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Home My WebLink AboutEIR LETTER OF EXEMPTION111111111 lill 11111111111111111111 *NEW FILE* EIR LETTERS OF EXEMPTION 1 or THE IRVINE CWPAW 550 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California 92663 (714) 644-3011 January 22, 1975 REGISTERED MAIL Department of Community Development City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92660 Attention - Mr. William Foley, Senior Planner Dear Bill: As we have discussed previously, it has come to our attention that the administrative procedures specified by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) relative to Notices of Intent, Notices of Completion, and Notices of Determination have not been consistently followed by the City of Newport Beach with respect to Irvine Company developments. It is imperative that the City comply with these procedures immediately. In addition, we request that we be provided with copies of all notices filed with respect'to CEQA requirements for both past projects that have already received City approval, and future projects as they are issued. Environmental Impact Reports that have been approved by the City include: 1. North Ford P.C. 7. Sector IV (Harbor View Hills) 2. McLain Big Canyon 8. Spyglass Hills (Lusk) 3. Deane Big Canyon 9. Jasmine Creek 4. Newport Center Condominiums 10. The Coves 5. Tower IV (Block 600) 11. Shark Island Yacht Club 6. Bren III (Harbor View Hills) 12. Promontory Point We would appreciate your earliest response, and if you have any questions concerning this, item do not hesitate to contact me.�� Very truly yours, 9 �o o, •! Xa R(�o��Jpt�O t David B. Neish ct`3 Manager �Q� \� o'�Pc�' Planning Administration Qo�c�`F DBN:ms �� Z A A' 9 January 29, 1975 Dove Neisb Manager Planning Administration The Irvine Company 550 Newport Center Drive New -port Beach, California 92660 Ref: Your Certified Letter, January 220 1975, Concerning EIR Procedures Dear Dave, Thank you for b-ringi-ng this problem to my attention. I have looked into the situation and have the followi-ng information: 1. NORTH FORD P.C. The City Council approved this amendment and the EIR on May 70 1"973. Copies of the notice of completion and, the notice of determination are attached. 2. MCLAIN BIG CANYON. The City Council approved Tentative Map Tract #8444 and d8445 and the E-19 on January 28, 1074, Copies of the notice of completion and the notice of determination are attached. 3. DEANE BIG CANYON. Tentative Map Tracts 77.889 7800 and 7809 ware approved by the City Council•,on April 24, 19720 May 229 1972 and June 12, 1-972 respectively. All of these were approved prior to the Friends of Mammoth Case-. None the less, an EIR was prepared and accepted by. the staff on Octob-er 60 197.2. No notice of compl•et-ion or notice of determination was required. 4. NEWPORT CENTER CONDOMINIUMS. The City Council approved Tentative Map Tract 8480 and the EIR on March 11, 1-974. A notice of completion and notice of determination are attached. 5. TOWER IV (Block 600). This 'was a mini-sterial project. However, because of its size, the staff required an EIR. The staff accepted the EIR on March 19 1973, No notice of completion or notice of determination was required. „ Dave Neish, Manager - 2 January 29, 197S 6. BREN III (Harbor View Hills), The City.Couhcil approved Tentative Map Tract 7845 on September 11, 1972. The City Council approved the final map on October 244, 1972 subject „ to the condition that the Planning Commission approve an EIR. The Planning Commission accepted the EIR on November 2,, t„ 1972. No notice of completion or notice of determination was required. 7. SECTOR IV (Harbor View Hills). The City Council approved Tentative Map Tract 8725 and the EIR on ,January 12,1975.. A notice of completion and a notice of determination are attached. 8, SPYGLASS HILLS (Lusk). The total Lusk development of Spyglass Hills involved two tentative maps,and five final maps. Tentative Map Tract 7386 Was approved by the City Council on April 19, 1971. This tentative was then split into three final maps, 7511, 7386 and 78,44. These final ” maps were approved on October 26, 1971, September ii, 1979 and September 11, 1972 respectively.. Tentative map tract 7432 was approved on June 14, 1971, This tentative map was split into two final maps, 7610 and 7432. These were Approved +, on October 26. T911 and November 4, 1971 respectively. Thus, final -maps 7511, 7510 -snd 7432 were approved prior to the ",�• Friends of Mammoth case and no EIRs were required. Final Maps 73.86 and 7844 were approved September 11. 1972. Sub- i:; sequen'tly, an, EIR was prepared on these two tracts and was accepted by the staff on February 160 1973. No notices of 1 completionordetermination were required. 9. JASMINE CREEK. Tentative Map Tract 7967 and the EIR were ;`. approved by City Council on January 8, 1973. No notice of completion or determination was required. ar`• 10. THE COVES. Tentative Map.Tract 8073 and the EIR were approved by City Council on January 8. 1973.• No notice of completion �. or determination was required. 11. SHARK ISLAND YACHT CLUB. (Lot 3., Tract 8073). Use permit 1529 and the EIR wer approved by the Planning Commission on November 20, 1972.. ;o notice of completion or determination was required, '11 19. PROMONTORY POINT. Use Permit 14.94(Revised) was approved by the City Council on August 2. 1971. Subsequently, an EIR was prepared. On December 18, 1972, the City Council voted not to hold a public hearing on the EIR. Consequently, >; the FIR was accepted by the staff. No notice of completion '••' t. or determination was requi•r,ed. a{ I hope this provides the necessary informa-tion. If you have any -,' further quests-ons► please call me. Dave Neish, Manager . 3 - January 29, 7975 DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT R. V. NOGAN, DIRECTOR By William R, foley, Environmental Coordl.nato•r WRF/sh 0 TY OF NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA 92mo city Eau 3300 Newport Blvd. (714) 373-=0 November 27; 1973 Mr. Lawrence B. Moore Associate Director Planning Administration The Irvine Company 550 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California 92663 Reference: Tract 3867, Lots 44-61 (Promontory Bay) Dear Mr. Moore: This letter is written as you requested to confirm the Environmental Impact Report situation reference subject lots. As you know, these lots were developed in accordance with the Promontory Bay development standards. At the time building permits for the individual homes were approved by the City, the determination was made these permits were a ministerial act and, therefore, no environmental impact report was required. At this time, the construc- tion of these homes is nearing completion, and the situation remains unchanged reference the requirement for an environmental impact re- port. The remaining permits. and inspections are ministerial acts and will therefore be carried out without the requirement of such a report. If you need an.y further information, please contact this office. Very truly yours, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT R. V. HOGAN, DIRECTOR William R. Foley--f Senior Planner RVH-WRF:jb 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA 97sdo City Han 3300 Newport Blvd. (711) 673-2110 November 9,1973 Mark Smyth 200 Newport Center Drive Suite 200 Newport Beach, California 92660 RE: Environmental Impact Report Requirements for Building at 202 Newport Center Drive. Dear Mr. Smyth: This project did not require any discretionary City approvals. The issuance of a building permit is defined as a ministerial action. Therefore, this project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, and no Environmental Impact Report is required. Very truly yours, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT R. V. HOGAN, DIRECTOR By William R. Foley Senior Planner RVH-WRF:jb Xc: Building Permit File V m July t, 1973 ? w i ;r Crocker National dank One Montgomery' Street ' San Francisco, California 94100 IP..• Re: Proposed office buildings between Dove street and Quail Street in -Newport Place Gentlemen: ` It is the opinion of this dep-artment that inasmuch ais f l these sites are located within a Planned Community which was approved and established prior to the date P of the enactment of statutes and ordinances pertain- ing to the) quiremaists ,for 1ny4rodmental ,Impact Reports on private projects, and inasmuch as, the prop ;.` posed atraetures a•r4 to°be located on sites which have been established and planned for professional .and - �,. business offices*. no Environmental Impact ,;Report will be requi td so long As theproposed use vonforms with all exis ,irgg development xCnitdairds'. f .• Very truly yours, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT' ,. R. V. MOGAN, Director sN , As istant Director JDN/kk CC: Bauer Development Company 20014 State Road Cerritos. -.California '�``' Attention: Richard Beigle • C� April 27, 1973 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CALIFOkNIA 916Eo City Hau 3300 Newport Blvd. (714) 673-2110 Lawrence B. Moore General Planning Administrator The Irvine Company 550 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California Re: Lots 11 - 21, 35 - 44, and 49 - 74, Tract 7638 Lot.13, Tract 7323 Big Canyon Dear Larry: This is t0 confirm our previous conversation regarding the custom lots in Tracts 7638 and 7323. These lots will be sold to individual owners and will be developed separately by each individual owner in accordance with the development standards contained in the Big Canyon Planned Community District. The issuance of permits for the development of these lots will constitute a ministerial act, and therefore no Environmental Impact Reports will be required. If you need any further information, please contact this office. Very truly yours, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT R. V. HOGAN, DIRECTOR By 1,1 ),Q�,U�-,� William R. Foley, -J Senior Planner WRF/sm J GQvono Builders ofTomorrow'sCities ... Tod ay March 7, 1973 Mr. Dick Hogan Planning Director City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard Newport Beach, California 92660 Dear Dick: As you will recall, we went before the Planning Commission with our tentative tract map and grading plans for Block 100 in the Newport Center several months ago. At that time, the determination was made by the Planning Commission that an E.I.R. would not be required for Block 100. In order that we may keep our files current and straight, I would appreciate a letter from you indicating that this action was taken and that no E.I.R. will be required on the construction which will result therefrom. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter. Very trul y yourss, Lawrence B. Moore General Planning Administrator LBM: rkg cc: John Webb, CDM S� OY3�� ` G f � A 0 The Irvine Company • 650 Newport Center Drive -Newport Beach. California 92660 • (714) 644.3011 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CALIFORNIA 92mo city Hall 3300 Newport Blvd. (714) 673-2=0 April 27, 1973 Lawrence B. Moore General Planning Administrator The Irvine Company 550 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, California Re: Block 100, Newport Center Dear Larry: This is to confirm our previous conversations regarding Block 100. We have reviewed the plans for this development and find that: 1. That the proposed development will comply with the existing zoning. 2. The issuance of permits for this project will constitute a ministerial act. 3. This project will have no significant environmental impacts. Therefore, no Environmental Impact Reports will be required. If you need any further information, please contact this office. Very truly yours, DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT R. V. HOGAN, DIRECTOR By William R. Foley, Senior Planner WRF/sm City Man-age-r birsctor of Community 'Devalopme,nt Proposed Jamboree Road Police Facility' The Community Development DepartmentI-has reviewed the plans for the construction of the proposed Jamboree Road Police Facility to be located at the intersection of Jamborae Road and Santa Barbara Road and has determined that .this facility will have no significant'env.ironmental impact: This determinatton has been made after a careful review of both the City's "Guidelines for Requirement of Environmental imp -act Statements," adopted by the City Council on October 10, .1-972, and of the Stat0Is "-Guidelines•for,the,lmplementation of the Calif- ornia Enviromenta-1 be adopted .by .the City Council prior to April 3,.,1973..; Specifically#it''hafs been detrarmin#d that this project will not: 1. Create 'a c4an9e 1n' characters of -:its iminediato surroundih.gs, . . J 2. Involve substantial grading or excavation, 3. Have a significant effect on flora or fauna. ' 4. Have, pp significant effect on bay waters, bay su,r- i'*' roundings o•r drainage system"s, going into,the bay. 5, involve a s-ubstantial alteration of traffic patterns.. ' 6. Create any unusual or prolonged noise levels, 7. Degrade .the' quality of,the environment or. curtail 'v. the range of the environment.' 8. Achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals. '• 9. Cause substa:htial adverse'effects on'human beings, -": either directly or -indirectly. •' Therefore, it will not be necessary to prepare an environmental impact impact report for this project. March 5 R. Y. Hogan RVH/NRF-/kk CC. Chief Gl,a-vas, Lt. McDaniel,, Bobby Fowler