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Balboa Bay Club Racquet Club S� NEWPORT CENTER L �a/9i s57r �+f ROGEPS GwaDETS �3 C 0 Y� 1 �p 111 , r i 61 COMMISSIONERS CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES March 4, 1993 ROLL CALL INDEX Use Permit No 3131 (Amended) (Public Hearin el Item No.: Request to amend a previously approved use permit and a UP3131A modification to the Zoning Code that permitted the installation of. Approved various ground identification signs at major entrances to Newport Center. The proposed amendment involves a request to add the names of major tenants occupying space in Fashion Island to the existing signs where the existing condition of approval restricts such identification. The proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow a new Fashion Island/Newport Center identification sign, including names of major tenants in Fashion Island, on the southeasterly corner of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road in the APF-H District where the sign area will exceed the permitted 100 sq.ft. An exception to the Sign Code is also requested so as to allow a similar off -site Fashion Island/Newport Center identification sign on the northeasterly comer of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road in the commercial area of the Big Canyon Planned Community. LOCATIONS: Parcels located at the northeasterly corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and Jamboree Road in Commercial Area 15 of the Big Canyon Planned Community; at the southeasterly corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and Jamboree Road; and at the northwesterly corner of East Coast Highway and MacArthur Boulevard (new signs); and located at the northeasterly and southeasterly corners of Jamboree Road and Santa Barbara Drive; the southeasterly and southwesterly corners of Santa Cruz Drive and San Joaquin Hills Road; the southeasterly and southwesterly corners of Santa Rosa Drive and San Joaquin Hills Road; the southwesterly corner of San -4- COMMISSIONERS N o*eJ'411 Qo�os o CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH MINUTES March 4, 1993 ROLL CALL INDEX Joaquin Hills Road' and MacArthur Boulevard; and the northwesterly and southwesterly comers of San Miguel Drive and MacArthur Boulevard (amended signs).. ZONES: A-P, APF-H, C-O-H, O-S, and P-C APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and Mr. Tom Redwitz appeared before the Planning Commission on behalf of the applicant, and he concurred with the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A". Ms. Deborah Allen, 1021 White Sails Way, appeared before the Planning Commission on behalf of the Harbor View Hills Association, and she indicated that the Association has no objections with the proposed signs, and the one specifically located at the corner of East Coast Highway and MacArthur Boulevard. On behalf of herself she expressed her appreciation for the sensitive and helpful ways that The Irvine Company has tried to make Fashion Island and Newport Center more viable. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed at this time. * Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended) Motion subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A". Commissioner Ridgeway concurred with the comments expressed by Ms. Allen. He emphasized that he would like to see the existing pylon signs on Newport Center Drive at East Coast Highway provide a list of the major tenants located in Newport Center and Fashion Island. -5- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH March 4. 1993 ROLL CALL INDEX Commissioner Merrill concurred that directional signs on East Coast Highway would indicate to the public the establishments that are located in Newport Center, and the signs would demonstrate that the facilities meet the needs of the residents so they would not have to leave the City for services. Discussion ensued wherein Mr. Hewicker explained that inasmuch the subject pylon signs are located in the public right-of-way, additional signage would require the approval of the City Council. All Ayes Motion was voted on, MOTION CARRIED. FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed altered signs and the proposed new monument signs will be compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. That the proposed changes to the signs and the proposed new monument signs will not have any significant environmental impact. 3. That the permanent identification signs within the O-S District are consistent with the intent of said District, inasmuch as adequate landscaping is installed in the areas surrounding the signs. 4. That the modification to the Zoning Code to allow the proposed sign in the APF-H District in excess of 100 square feet is consistent with the legislative intent of the Zoning Code inasmuch as the area of sign copy proposed is consistent with the signs previously approved by Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended). 5. That the granting of this exception permit will not be contrary to the purpose of Chapter 20.06 of the Municipal Code, or the Big Canyon Planned Community Development Standards, and will not be materially detrimental to the -6- COhMUSSIONERS MINUTES q Wim'0'sy_0 O CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH March 4. 1993 ROLL CALL INDEX health, safety, comfort or general welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood, or detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to the general welfare of the City. 6. The approval of Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended) will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing and working in the neighborhood, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. CONDITIONS: 1. That proposed monument signs and alterations to the existing cube signs and monument signs shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plans and elevations, except as noted below. 2. That letters and/or images may be imposed on two faces of each cube sign (Types A & 13) only and limited to one side of the monument signs (Type C). 3. That the signs shall identify only Newport Center/Fashion Island, and the names of major tenants occupying space in Fashion Island. 4. That the illumination of the signs shall be designed and maintained in such a manner as to minimize light spillage and glare to the adjoining streets and properties. 5. That the proposed signs placed at the intersection of any street rights -of -way or private drive shall conform to the City's Sight Distance Standard 110-L for sight distance. Slopes, landscape, walls and other obstructions shall be considered in the sight distance requirements. Landscaping within the sight line shall not exceed twenty-four inches in height. -7- COMMISSIONERS MINUTES CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH March 4 1993 ROLL CALL INDEX 6. That all previously applicable conditions of approval of Use Permit No. 3131 and Use Permit No. 3131(Amended) shall remain in effect. 7. This use permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. e Permit No. 3475 Continued Public Hearinel Item No.3 Requ t to permit the continued operation of an existing UP3475 indepen nt massage establishment on property located in the M- Cont ' d 1-A Distri The proposal also includes a request to waive the to 3/18/9 location req ' ement which requires that independent massage establishments a at least 500 feet from another independent massage establish ent. LOCATION: 47, Tract No. 3201, located at 4001 Birch Stre on the northwesterly side of Birch Street, etween Dove Street and Quail Street, a oss from the Newport Place Planned Co unity. ZONE: M-1-A APPLICANT: John V. Black, Newpo ' Beach OWNER: Aldo Chiappero, Reno, Ne da James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the a licant has requested that this item be continued to the March 8, 1993, Planning Commission meeting. Motion Motion was made and voted on to continue Item No. 3 to t All Ayes March 18, 1993, Planning Commission meeting. MOTION CARRIED. -8- Planning Commission Meeting March 18. 1993 Agenda Item No. 2 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH TO: Planning Commission FROM: Planning Department SUBJECT: Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended)(Public Hearing) Request to amend a previously approved use permit and a modification to the Zoning Code that permitted the installation of various ground identification signs at major entrances to Newport Center. The proposed amendment involves a request to add the names of major tenants occupying space in Fashion Island to the existing signs where the existing condition of approval restricts such identification. The proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow a new Fashion Island/Newport Center identification sign, including names of major tenants in Fashion Island, on the southeasterly corner of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road in the APF-H District where the sign area will exceed the permitted 100 sq.ft. An exception to the Sign Code is also requested so as to allow a similar off -site Fashion Island/Newport Center identification sign on the northeasterly corner of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road in the commercial area of the Big Canyon Planned Community. LOCATIONS: Parcels located at the northeasterly corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and Jamboree Road in Commercial Area 15 of the Big Canyon Planned Community; at the southeasterly corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and Jamboree Road; and at the northwesterly corner of East Coast Highway and MacArthur Boulevard (new signs); and located at the northeasterly and southeasterly comers of Jamboree Road and Santa Barbara Drive; the southeasterly and southwesterly comers of Santa Cruz Drive and San Joaquin Hills Road; the southeasterly and southwesterly comers of Santa Rosa Drive' and San Joaquin Hills Road; the southwesterly corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and MacArthur Boulevard; and the northwesterly and southwesterly corners of San Miguel Drive and MacArthur Boulevard (amended signs). ZONES: A-P, APF-H, C-O-H, O-S, and'P-C APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant TO: Planning Commission - 2 Application This is a request to amend a previously approved use permit and a modification to the Zoning Code that permitted the installation of various ground identification signs at major entrances to Newport Center. The proposed amendment involves a request to modify Condition of Approval No. 3 of Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended) so as to add the names of major tenants occupying space in Fashion Island to the existing signs where the existing condition of approval restricts such identification. The proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow a new Fashion Island/Newport Center identification sign, including names of major tenants in Fashion Island, on the southeasterly corner of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road in the APF-H District where the sign area will exceed the permitted 100 sq.ft. Section 20.06.100 provides that a modification may be granted to allow deviations to the heigb4 number and area of permitted signs. An exception to the Sign Code is also requested so as to allow a similar off -site Fashion Island/Newport Center identification sign at an off -site location, on the northeasterly comer of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road in the commercial area of the Big Canyon Planned Community. Six of the subject signs are located in the O-S (Open Space) District. Section 20.52.050(d) of the Zoning Code provides that structures and uses which are not permitted uses, but are consistent with the intent of the O-S District, may be permitted, subject to the securing of a use permit in each case. Use permit procedures are set forth in Chapter 20.80 of the Zoning Code. Exception permit procedures are set forth in Section 20.06.090 of the Zoning Code. Environmental Shmificance The proposed signs have been reviewed and it has been determined that they are categorically exempt under Class i1 (Accessory Structures) from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. Conformance with the General Plan The Land Use Element of the General Plan designates the location of Signs No. 2, A 1, B-1, B-3, B-40 C 2 and C-3 for "Administrative, Professional and Financial Commercial" uses. Signs No. 3, A2 and C-1 are•within areas designated for "Government, Educational and Institutional Facilities". Signs No. 1 and B-2 are located on parcels designated for "Recreational and Environmental Open Space". The General Plan does not address the use of temporary or permanent signs. Therefore, no conflict appears to exist. TO: Planning Commission - 3 Subject Properly and Surrounding Land Uses , . All of the proposed signs, with the exception of the one sign located in Area 15 of the Big Canyon Planned Community, are located within Newport Center, which is generally bounded by San Joaquin Hills Road, MacArthur Boulevard, East Coast Highway, and Jamboree Road. Newport Center contains a variety of land uses, including offices, retail stores, restaurants, hotels and residences. The areas to the north, east and south of Newport Center are developed with residential uses. To the west is the Hyatt Newporter Resort Hotel and a vacant piece of land designated on the General Plan for "Low -Density Residential" use. Background At its meeting of January 24,1985, the Planning Commission approved Use Permit No. 3131 that permitted the installation of various ground identification signs at the major entrances to Newport Center, with the findings and subject to the conditions of approval as provided in the attached excerpt of the Planning Commission minutes dated January 24, 1985. At its meeting of October 5,1989,.the Planning Commission approved Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended), a request to allow the addition of raised letter signs to the existing cube and pylon signs which identify Fashion Island and the activities within the center. The words "Newport Center/Fashion Island", The Irvine Company's logo and identification of activities associated with the center were approved to appear on only two sides of each cube sign and the square footage was limited to a maximum of 125 sq.ft. The identification of buildings or tenants occupying space within Newport Center/Fashion Island was also prohibited [Conditions No. 2, No.3 and No. 4 of Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended)]. The existing signs were also approved to allow two neon strips around the top of each of the cube signs. Excepting the neon strips, all cube signs are externally illuminated. An excerpt of the minutes of that meeting are attached for the Commission's information. Analysis Two new ground signs are proposed to be constructed and nine ground signs are proposed' to be altered in Newport Center. A third new sign, an off -site ground sign, is also proposed to be constructed on property located in Area 15 of the Big Canyon Planned Community District at the northeasterly corner of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road. Two of 'the ground signs, are 8 foot cubes(Type A), four signs are 11.5, foot cubes (Type B) and the remaining six are 11.5 foot high by 11.5 foot long by 2 feet deep monument signs (Type C). The applicant proposes to add additional raised letters to each cube -sign and to the single faced monument signs which will identify major tenants which occupy space in Fashion Island. Two neon strips will be installed on all of the new signs, to be consistent with the existing signs that were approved by the Planning Commission. The characteristics of each type of ground sign are described below: TO: Planning Commission - 4 Type of Sign No. of Size of Sign Area of Area of Proposed Structure Signs Structure Each Face Sinn (Permitted) Cube (Type A) 2 8.5 ft. high 64 sq.ft 30.0 to 47.5± sq.ft. Double Faced x 8 ft. wide (125 sgft permitted) x 8 ft. deep Cube (Type B) 4 11.5 ft. high 132 sgft. 52.0 to 57.0± sgft Double Faced x 11.5 ft. wide (125 sq ft. permitted) x 11.5 ft. deep Monument 6 11.5 ft. high 132 sq.ft. 70.0± sq.ft (Type C) x 11.5 ft. wide (125 sq.ft permitted) Single Faced x 2.0 ft. deep As shown in the table above, the proposed square footage of proposed signage on each of the sign is well below the permitted 125 sq.ft. approved by Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended). The various discretionary approvals of the previous Use Permit No. 3131, Use Permit'No. 3131 (Amended) and the proposed changes are discussed in the following paragraphs: The applicant is proposing to add additional copy to the four existing 11.5 foot "Type B" cube signs and two "Type C' monument signs on six parcels within the O-S Districi identifying major tenants in Newport Center/Fashion Island (Signs No. B-1, B-29 B-39 B-4 and Signs No. C-2 and C-3 on the attached location map.) These parcels are located at the southwesterly and southeasterly corners of San Joaquin Hills Road and Santa Rosa Drive; at the southwesterly and southeasterly corners of San Joaquin Hills Road and Santa Cruz Drive; and at the northwesterly and southwesterly corners of MacArthur Boulevard and San Miguel Drive. Due to the size and location of these parcels, and the existing landscape treatment, staff is of the opinion that the proposed additional copy to the signs is consistent with the intent of the open space designation. It should be noted that the previously approved Use Permit No. 3131 permitted the construction of two "Type B" cube signs at the northwesterly and southwesterly corners of MacArthur Boulevard and San Miguel Drive (Signs No. C-2 and C-3 on the attached location map). However, the applicant desired to construct the smaller 'Type C" single - faced monument signs rather than the cube sign. Staff considered the smaller signs to be in substantial conformance with the approved plan, and permitted the substitution. TO: Planning Commission - 5 Ground Sign in the Newport Village Planned Community Use Permit No. 3131 also permitted the construction of a 58 foot high, 348 sq.ft. pylon sign to be constructed at the'southwesterly corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and MacArthur Boulevard (Sign No. C-1 on the attached location map). However, the applicant desired to construct the smaller "Type C' single -faced monument sign rather than the pylon sign. Staff considered the smaller sign to be in substantial conformance with the approved plan, and permitted the substitution. The existing 132 sq.ft., 11.5 foot high "Type C' monument sign is also proposed to have its copy altered to add the names of major tenants occupying space in Fashion Island. Ground Sigma in the A-P and APF-H Districts The applicant is proposing to erect a new 132 sq.ft., 11.5 foot high'Type C' monument sign (Sign No: 2 on the attached location map) within the APF-H District 'located at the southeasterly corner of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road. A modification to the Sign Code is required, since the APF District permits a sign area of 100 sq.ft. on a site. Staff has no objections to the applicant's request, inasmuch as this monument sign is similar to the "Type C" signs which currently exist at the intersection of MacArthur Boulevard and San Miguel Drive, and at MacArthur Boulevard and San Joaquin Hills Road. An 8 foot high 'Type A" cube sign, which is proposed to have its copy altered, is located on the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce site at the southeasterly corner of Santa Barbara Drive and Jamboree Road. (Sign No. A-1 on the attached vicinity map.) This property is within the A-P District, where Section 20.06.050B of the Zoning Code allows a maximum of one ground sign and a total of three signs per building site, the combined area of which may not exceed 100 sq.ft. A modification to the Zoning Code was required inasmuch as there were four signs on the subject property. A building permit was issued for the installation of these signs in May of 1977. There is a ground sign adjacent to Jamboree Road which identifies the Chamber of Commerce and other tenants occupying space in the building. A similar ground sign is located adjacent to Santa Barbara Drive. Neither of these ground signs is readily visible from the intersection of Jamboree Road and Santa Barbara Drive. There are also two wall signs attached to the building which identify the Newport Harbor Area Chamber of Commerce. One of these signs faces the intersection of Jamboree Road and Santa Barbara Drive; the other is located on the building elevation facing Jamboree Road. The identification sign for Newport Center is located in a landscaped area in front of the Chamber of Commerce building. The sign is set back approximately 30 feet from Santa Barbara Drive and 22 feet from Jamboree Road. Because the existing ground and wall signs are located in such a manner that only two signs are visible from any elevation, the Planning Commission made the determination that the previously approved ground sign is consistent with the intent of the sign regulations for the A-P District. TO: Planning Commission - 6 The applicant wishes to modify the 'Type X cube sign within the C-O-H District at the northeasterly corner of Santa Barbara Drive and Jamboree Road (Sign No. A 2 on the attached vicinity map). The sign is located on a parcel of land .that is presently used for landscaping purposes. The Zoning Code permits one ground sign per site in the C-O-H District, provided the lot maintains a minimum of 50 feet of frontage along the adjoining street. The sign may not exceed a height of 25 feet or contain more. than 200 square feet of sign area per face. The subject parcel maintains more than 50 feet of frontage along Santa Barbara Drive and Jamboree Road, and the proposed sign conforms to all criteria for ground signs in the C-O-H District. Therefore, this sign requires no discretionary approval for the proposed change of copy. The applicant also wishes to construct a new 'Type C" monument sign (Sign No. 3 on the attached sign location map) within Area 5 of the Newport Village Planned Community District at the northwesterly corner of MacArthur Boulevard and East Coast Highway. The sign is located on a parcel of land that is presently vacant. The Newport Village Planned Community Development Regulations permits signs in accordance with the Zoning Code, which permits one ground sign per site, provided the lot maintains a minimum of 50 feet of frontage along the adjoining street. The sign may not exceed a height of 25 feet or contain more than 200 square feet of sign area per face. The subject parcel maintains more than 50 feet of frontage along East Coast Highway and MacArthur Boulevard, and the proposed sign conforms to all criteria for ground signs as required by Section 20.06.070 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Therefore, this sign also requires no discretionary approval for its construction or proposed copy. The applicant wishes to construct a new 11.5 foot high "Type C" monument sign (Sign No. 1 on the attached sign location map) within Area 15 of the Big Canyon Planned Community District at the northeasterly corner of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road. The sign is located on a parcel of land that is presently vacant. The Big Canyon Planned Community Development Regulations permits signs in accordance with the Zoning Code, which permits one ground sign per site, provided the lot maintains a minimum of 50 feet of frontage along the adjoining street. The sign may not exceed a height of 25 feet or contain more than 200 square feet of sign area per face. The subject parcel maintains more than 50 feet of frontage along Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road, and the proposed sign conforms to all criteria for ground signs as required by Section 20.06.070 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, except that it identifies an off -site use. Staff has no. objections to the proposed location of the sign. TO: Planning Commission - 7 Applicant's Statement of Support In accordance with Section 20.06.090B of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, in order to grant an exception permit for an off -site sign, the Planning Commission must find that the granting of •such permit is necessary to protect a substantial property right, will -not be contrary' -to the purpose of Chapter 20.06, and will not be materially detrimental to, the health, safety, comfort or general welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood, or detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to the general welfare of the City. In response to the above requirements, the applicant has submitted the following statements in support of his application, a copy of the : 1. "Fashion Island has begun to draw customers from a larger region. These customers are less familiar with the surrounding road system. Therefore, identification on major roads becomes critical. Monument signage is permitted, the exception is for the off -site location." 2. What exceptional or extraordinary circumstances are involved? "Fashion Island needs exposure to major streets because of its unique location." 3. "Fashion Island needs exposure to major streets because of its unique Monument signage is permitted, the exception is for the off -site location." 4. Why will the proposal not be detrimental to the neighborhood? "Fashion Island customers need easy directional identifier." Staff has no objections with the off -site sign in this particular case. Proposed Revision to the Condition of Approval The applicant proposes to modify Condition No. 3 of Use Permit No. 3131(Amended) so as to allow the addition of the identification of major tenants and department stores present in Fashion Island. Staff has no objections to the proposed signage, because of the unique quality of the regional shopping center. ,Specific Findings and Recommendations Section 20.80.060 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides that in order to grant any use permit, the Planning Commission shall find that the establishment, maintenance or operation of the use or building applied for will not, under the circumstances of the particular case be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfortand general TO: Planning Commission - 8 welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use, or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. Should the Planning Commission wish to approve the application as proposed, the findings and subject to the conditions set forth in the attached Exhibit"A" are suggested. Staff can not reasonably. make any findings for denial of the application, and, therefore, no exhibit is provided; however the possibility remains that information may arise which may influence the decision of the Planning Commission to deny the applicant's request prior to or at the public hearing. PLANNING DEPARTMENT JAMES D. HEWICKER, Director By Qau ' .J�&. Havier Gar a, Senior Planner Attachments: Exhibit "A" Vicinity Map Identifying the Sign Locations Applicanes Statement of Support Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes of January 24, 1985 Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes of October 5, 1989 Plot Plans and Elevations JAY-G\UP\SIGNS\UP3131A2.SR TO: Planning Commission - 9 EXHIBIT "A" FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF USE PERMIT NO.3131 (AMENDED) ,FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed altered signs and the proposed new monument signs will be compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. That the proposed changes to the signs and the proposed new monument signs will not have any significant environmental impact. 3. That the permanent identification signs within the O-S District are consistent with the intent of said District, inasmuch as adequate landscaping is installed in the areas surrounding the signs. 4. That the modification to the Zoning Code to allow the proposed sign in the APF-H District in excess of 100 square feet is consistent with the legislative intent of the Zoning Code inasmuch as the area of sign copy proposed is consistent with the signs previously approved by Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended). 5. That the granting of this exception permit will not be contrary to the purpose of Chapter 20.06 of the Municipal Code, or the Big Canyon Planned Community Development Standards, and will not be materially detrimental to the health, safety, comfort or general welfare of persons residing in the neighborhood, or detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood, or to the general welfare of the City. 6. The approval of Use Permit No. 3131(Amended) will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing and working in the neighborhood, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. CONDITIONS: I. That proposed monument signs and alterations to the existing cube signs and monument signs shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plans and elevations, except as noted below. 2. That letters and/or images may be imposed on two faces of each cube sign (Types A & B) only and limited to one side of the monument signs (Type Q. 3. That the signs shall identify only Newport Center/Fashion Island, and the names of major tenants occupying space in Fashion Island. TO: Planning Commission - 10 4. That the illumination of the signs shall be designed and maintained in such a manner as to minimize light spillage and glare to'the adjoining streets and properties. 5. That the proposed signs placed at the intersection of any street rights -of -way or private drive shall conform to the City's Sight Distance Standard 110-L for sight distance. Slopes, landscape, walls and other obstructions shall be considered in the sight distance requirements. Landscaping within the sight line shall not exceed twenty-four inches in height. 6. That all previously applicable conditions of approval of Use Permit No. 3131 and Use Permit No. 3131(Amended) shall remain in effect. This use permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80,090A of,the Newport Beach Municipal Code. '-,►yam . THE IRVING COMPANY February 25, 1993 City of Newport Beach Planning Department 3300 Newport Boulevard P. 0. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658-8915 Attention: William R. Laycock VIA FAX #(714) 644-3250 Subject: Fashion Island/Newport Center Signs - Conditional Use Permit;Application Dear Bill: Pursuant to The Irvine Company's application for Fashion Island/Newport Center signage, we wish to outline the significaftt points regarding the purpose of our request which, we believe, warrants its approval: 1. Purpose for the new monument signs: 2. • Fashion Island has begun to draw customers from a larger region. These customers are less familiar with the surrounding road system. Therefore, identification on major roads becomes critical, • Fashion Island needs exposure to major streets because of its unique location. • Fashion Island customer needs easy directiorial/identifier. Purpose for including the department store names on the monument signs: 4 ' • Fashion Island is a center of commerce and serves as an active town center and dbes"riot fit the general image the word "mall" creates. • however, the consumer associates "mall" with department stores and a place that is a destination for serious shopping. 550 Newport Center Drive, P.O. Box I, Newport Beach, California 9265E-8904 - (714) 720-2000 / 2- asgrr NU. o-s 1 sign No.B-2 Sign No.o-a Sign NO.B-4 Sign No. 1` Sign No. 2� Sign No.A-2 / COY �13 Sign NcxA-1 ••»o•un co»ce.r t Sign No. C-1 — C 1® Sign No. C-2' Sign NO: C-3-- �� e Sign No. 3 r s yr ► O A T C£ N T E F '��,, •aw•Cu! M»WTM» SITE LOCATIONS OF SIGN AGE City of Newport Beach Planning Department February 25, 1993 Page 2 • It would be a mistake to refer to Fashion Island as a mall but we do need to associate it as a destination place for serious shopping. This association can be obtained by using the department store names in marketing and center signage. e The use of the department store names is not intended as advertising for the store but to say to the consumer that this is a place for shopping on a scale greater than an ordinary mall. Thank you for your consideration on this matter. Sincerely, Tom Redwitz Vice President, Land Development Residential Properties t Ix January 24, 1985 MINUTES ROLL c o E X y v Z v EC m m z C 2 N p; O 0 O � m m > ^ 1 City Of z v z a z T m Beach requ-iced•-by--the-etri-14ing-Aepartment•and Firm Department so as to comply with Section 503 of the Uniform Building Code (1979 Edition). 10.%That a landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and the Planning Department. Said landscapinq shall include the planting of shrubs or groundcover in planters along the front of the lot, an'd\shall be continuously maintained. 11. That the subject lots shall be held in common during the life of the applicant's lease, and that severance of the lots shall constitute termination of the use permit. 12. That all improvements be constructed as required by ordinance and the Public Works Department. 13. That the on -site parking., vehicular circulation and pedestrian circulation systems be subject to further review by the Traffic Engineer. 't. 14. That sight distance be provided for vehicles exiting at the alley with the design to be Approved by the Public Works Department. 15. That the Planning Commission may add and/or modify conditions of approval to this use permit, or recommend to the Citv Council the revocation of this use permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this use permit causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. 16. This use permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as \ specified in Section 20.80.090 A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Use Permit No. 3131 (Public Hearing) Item #10 Request to permit the construction of ground Use Permit identification signs for Newport Center on property No. 3131 located in the Open Space District, at the southeasterly and southwesterly corners of San Joaquin A oved Hills Road and Santa Cruz Drive, and at the -33- W January 24, 1985 MINUTES of Newport Beach southeasterly and southwesterly corners of San Joaquin Hills Road and Santa Rosa Drive. The proposal also includes a modification to the Zoning Code so as to allow: the construction of a ground sign at the southeasterly corner of Jamboree Road and Santa Barbara Drive on property in the A-P District where there will be more than one individual ground sign and more than three total signs on a site which will have a combined sign area in excess of 100 sq.ft.; the construction of a ground sign at the southwesterly corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and MacArthur Boulevard which exceeds 25 feet in heiqht and is greater than 200 sq.ft. in area and the construction of a second ground sign on the same property located at the northwesterly corner of San Miguel Drive and MacArthur Boulevard. LOCATION: Parcels located at the southeasterly and southwesterly corners of San Joaquin Hills Road and Santa Cruz Drive; at the southeasterly and southwesterly corners of San Joaquin Hills Road and Santa Rosa Drive; at the northwesterly and southwesterly corners of San Miguel Drive and MacArthur Boulevard; at the southeasterly corner of Jamboree Road and Santa Barbara Drive; and at the southwesterly corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and MacArthur Boulevard, in Newport Center. ZONE: 0-S, A-P, C-O-H and P-C APPLICANT:The Irvine Company, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant. The public hearing opened in connection with this item, and Mr. Ron Hendrickson representing The Irvine Company, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Hendrickson described the proposed landscaping plan for Newport Center and the ground identification signs located at the entrances. Mr. Hendrickson stated that the Homeowner's Associations surrounding Newport Center have reacted positively to the proposed plans, and he indicated that the landscape plan will be completed in early April. Mr. Webb stated that an encroachment permit has been requested by The Irvine Company for two pylon signs in -34- ;� January 24, 1985 MINUTES eo f m b 9 i s m ).1 m 2 1A 77 e 2 9 N 2 n r o O 2 O City OIr 2 9 = a; T fl the center median of Newport Center Drive, northerly of East Coast Highway. Mr. Hewicker advised that he was not aware of such a request. Mr. Hewicker commented that staff has requested a Planned Community Development Plan for the entire Newport Center property during the past several years. Motion x Commissioner Eichenhofer made a motion to approve Use All Ayes Permit No. 3131, subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A". MOTION CARRIED. FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed signs will be compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. That the proposed signs will not have any significant environmental impact. 3. That the construction of permanent identification signs within the 0-S District will not be inconsistent with the intent of said District, inasmuch as adequate landscaping will be installed in the areas surrounding the signs. 4. That the proposed modification to the Zoning Code to allow more than three signs with a combined area in excess of 100 sq.ft. will not be inconsistent with the legislative intent of the Zoning Code inasmuch as no more than three signs will be visible from San Joaquin Hills Road or Jamboree Road. 5. That the proposed modification to the Zoning Code to allow two ground signs on the site within the Newport Village Planned Community will be consistent with the legislative intent of the Zoning Code inasmuch as the two signs will be more than 1,400 feet apart and will be located at separate street intersections. 6. The proposed modification to the Zoning Code to permit a 58 ft. high ground sign will not be incompatible with surrounding land uses or contrary to the legislative intent of the Zoning Code since the sign will be located in the vicinity of several multi -story structures and will maintain substantial setbacks from the adjoining public streets. Also, adequate -35- 1/ COMMISSIONERS xx co i A 9 a m z c m> m z W A 9 Z r 0 2 °mi Ism o r Z 9 Z a Z T m January 24, 1985 of Newport Beach landscaping will be provided to soften the impact of the sign and to enhance the overall appearance of the site. Further, the area of the sign copy, including the logo not shown on the elevations, will not exceed 81.25 sq.ft. 7. The approval of Use Permit No. 3131 will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing and working in the neighborhood, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. CONDITIONS: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plans and elevations, except that The Irvine Company's logo may be included on each sign elevation. 2. That letters and/or images may be imposed on only one face of each cube or pylon. 3. That the signs shall identify only Newport Center. Identification of buildings or tenants occupying space within Newport Center shall not be permitted. 4. The area of the lettering and logo permitted on one face of each cube sign shall not exceed 50 sq.ft.; the area of the lettering and logo on the pylon sign shall not exceed 82 sq.ft. The area shall be defined as the space enclosed by sets of parallel lines containing the wording and image imposed on the sign. 5. That the final. location of all signs shall be approved by the City Traffic Engineer. 6. A landscape and irrigation plan for all areas adjacent to the proposed signs shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect. The plan shall be subject to the review and approval of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department, the Public Works Department, and the Planning Department. Prior to final approval of building permits for the signs, a licensed landscape architect shall certify to the Planning Department that the landscaping has been installed in accordance with the approved plan. -36- MINUTES MM01kjjVt" January 24, 1985 c 0 a v = v v M C 2 C M 2 M T 9 = _ M M City of Newport Beach 7. The palm trees near the pylon siqn at the southwest corner- of MacArthur Boulevard and San Joaquin Hills Road shall have a minimum trunk height of 25 feet when planted. S. This use permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. to permit the construction of three, 2-unit .al condominium developments and related on three individual lots located in the 'ied district. AND B. Request to subdivide an existing parcel of land into three numbered lot be each for 2-unit residential condo- minium development and one lettered lot for public access and public utility purposes, on property located in the unclassified district. LOCATION: A portion of Lot 7. Newport Heights Tract, located at 726 and a32S Tustin Avenue, on the southeasterly side &k Tustin Avenue, on the southeasterly side o Tustin Avenue between Holly Lane and 16th\Street, in Newport Heights. \ 7.ONE: Unclassified APPLICANT:Brion S. Jeannette, Newport OWNER: Keith Hosfiel, Newport Beach City Engineer Webb, stated that in Condition Nb, the Traffic Engineer has requested that, the turnar nds be installed at the end of the driveway. Mr. b commented that to accomplish the turnaround the lot lines and building layouts may have to be revised. MINUTES Item No.11 Use Permit No. 3132 Tract Map No. 12360 Continued to Feb. 7, 198s -37- COMMISSIONERS p'A �dO,Oc� �O 01 October S, 1989 MINUTES CITY OF NEWPORT REACH tOLL CALL INDEX 17. That arrangements be made with the Public Works Department in order to guarantee satisfactory completion of the public improvements. 18. Ibarm,4,foot wide sidewalk and drive apron be constructed - he existing utility box raised to grade along the WesTeoasj Highway frontage under an encroachment permit iss-atdby the California Department of Transportation withm'i20,daysof approval of the subject use permit unless oth6pwise, approved by the Public Works Department. a a s Use Permit No 3131 (�Amended)(Public Hearing) Item No. Request to amend a previously approved use permit and a UP3131A modification to the Zoning Code that permitted the installation of various ground identification signs (cube and pylon signs) at Approved the major entrances to Newport Center. The proposed amendment involves a request to add additional raised letter signs to the existing cube and pylon signs which identify Fashion Island and the activities within the center. The proposal also includes a request to add a band of neon at the top of each cube sign. LOCATION: Parcels located at the southeasterly and southwesterly corners of San Joaquin Hills Road and Santa Cruz Drive; at the southeasterly and southwesterly corner of San Joaquin Hills Road and Santa Rosa Drive; at the southeasterly and northeasterly corners of Jamboree Road and Santa Barbara Driver and within the center median of Newport Center Drive at East Coast Highway; in . Newport Center. ZONES: O-S, A=P, and C-O-H APPLICANT: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach OWNER: Same as applicant -17- COMMISSIONERS October 5, 1989 MINUTES _ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH TOLL CALL INDEX The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and Mr. Dave Dmohowski, representing the applicant, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Dmohowski concurred with the findings and conditions in Exhibit W. He stated that the signs will improve the identification for Fashion Island on the arterial streets surrounding Newport Center. Mr. Dmohowski stated that the proposal is consistent with the intent of the regulations and is compatible with the adjacent uses in the surrounding neighborhood. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Pers6n, Mr. Dmohowski replied that he had read the letter addressed to the Planning Commission from the Canyon Mesa Community Association, dated September 29, 1989, regarding their concerns with respect to the neon lights on the lights. Mr. Noel Davies, Consultant for the Irvine Retail Company, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Davies described the neon lights that will be installed on the top of the cube signs. He stated that the double -banded light is pastel to add a low level of light that will project only a few feet, . There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed at this time. Motion * Motion was made to approve Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended), subject to the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A". Commissioner Pers6n requested that the following condition be added: 'That the Planning Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval to this Use Permit or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this Use Permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this Use Permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community." The maker of the motion agreed to include the suggested Ayes * * * condition. Mr. Dmohowski reappeared before the Planning Absent * Commission, and concurred with said condition. Motion voted on, MOTION CARRIED. -18- an COMMISSIONERS October 5, 1989 MINUTES Po C1TY' OF •NEWPORT BEACH 1OLL CALL INDEX FINDINGS: 1. That the proposed altered signs will be compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. That the proposed changes to the signs will not have any significant environmental impact. 3. That the permanent identification signs within the O-S District are consistent with the intent of said District, inasmuch as adequate landscaping is installed in the areas surrounding the signs. 4. That 'the proposed modification to the Zoning Code to allow more than three signs with a combined area in excess of 100 square feet is consistent with the legislative intent of the Zoning Code inasmuch as no more than three signs are visible from San Joaquin Hills Road or Jamboree Road. 5. The approval of Use Permit No. 3131 (Amended) will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of persons residing and worldng in the neighborhood, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City. CONDITIONS: 1. That proposed additions to the cube signs shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plans and elevations, except as noted below. 2. That letters and/or images may be'imposed on two faces of each cube only. 3. That the signs shall ' identify only Newport Center/Fashion 'Island and the type of activities present in the center. Identification of buildings or tenants occupying space within Newport Center/Fashion Island shall not be permitted. . -19- COMMISSIONERS %D NA $\ October 5, 1989 MINUTES _ CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH LOLL CALL 1INDEX 4. That the area of the lettering and logo permitted one face of each cube sign shall not exceed 125 square feet; the area of the lettering and logo on the pylon sign shall not exceed 82 square feet. The area shall be defined as the space enclosed by sets of parallel lines containing the wording and image imposed on the sign. 5. That the illumination of the signs shall be designed and maintained in such a manner as to minimize light spillage and glare to the adjoining streets and properties. 6. That all previously applicable conditions of approval of Use Permit No. 3131 shall remain in effect. 7. This use permit shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.80.090A of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. 8. That the Planning Commission may add to or modify conditions of approval to this Use Permit or recommend to the City Council the revocation of this Use Permit, upon a determination that the operation which is the subject of this Use Permit, causes injury, or is detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community. Use Permit No. 3306 ( m nd d)(Public Hearing) Item No.( Request to review a previously approved use permit which UP3306A permitted a change in the operational characteristics of an existing nonconforming restaurant facility located in the "Retail Cont' d t, a ervice Commercial" area of the Cannery/Village McFadden 10-19-89 Square cifie Plan Area so as to change the permitted live entertainmen include jazz combos with amplified music, vocals and percus instruments, including drums. Said approval also included a if"ication to the Zoning Code so as to permit the use of tandem compact parking spaces in conjunction with a full time valet par . service. The proposed amendment involves: a request to revise a on -site parking -20- 411 r�pcs-M coff , �Xl5t1NC— CU�'� Sgrvt� 1�4R�S/�KA f=x�5tw� CU3E Flzora�,C-D Copy C As; 9" LtRS -HI 1/811 IS- NO NEWORT CENTER NIEMAN iviARCUS • I. MAGNIN ROBINSONS•MAY • _BROAL7WAY ?Rojp�t�, '�'oFY C44 n,C-E S'A'L-TRS. 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