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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH f
No. a;
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Application Rec'd by%
CURRENT PLANNING DIVISION Fee:
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(714) 640-2218 or 640-2219
Applicant (print) IN>E�'ENVENT 0 rTDooK A>qF-R-ysiA6Phone 213 - 851 "�:ZO�
Mailing Address Q-79 /V LA I3REA Las ANGEL-rS _trAL• T003&
Property Ownert-
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Mailing Address 332 (�o. fi1 W�oRT �3L�JD. 1�E.WPoR.'T $EACR CA. `32663
Address of Property Involved
Purpose of Application (describe fully) f 1,4J5T,4LL D1V� ��12r ADV9RT'ISlnIG-
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Zone C' 1 Present Use \iACAl1fT
Legal Description of Property Involved (if too long, attach separate sheet)'
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Why will proposal not be contrary to the purpose of the SignOrdinance? WILL PIS
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Exceptional or extraordinary, circumstances involved? PROQ T� ;1S �RREnJTLY V_CANT.
APPLtCAMT WOULD 8644E To Kf-=Mog! MOVE bttStCrl1( UPOAI
_ Ur PROP1`.R.
t1hY is an exception permit necessary to protect a substantial property right? �,�lCo/�tJ~-
_FRoM sc�-A1 WILLNECP GwNER Prey FRO;ERT
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TO D�d�LoP� PROPEL P2ESivRV tJL �E� CE THE. CST
Why will proposal not be detrimental to the neighborhood? �/FlGu8aR4�lQaD tS ZtlNP-A
CoM,ur�CtAL. THES 51GN 15 SMALL Uf�DgTLUSrVE,� W1LL C.aNFo2 D
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OWNER'S AFFIDAVIT
.S M�At�s depose and say that (I am) -
(I) (We) PP )W further
we are) the owners of the property ies involved g thsta tementslandlanswers herein'contained
certify, under penalty of perjury, ,that the foregoing
and the information herewith submitted are in all respects true and correct to'the best of
(my) (our) knowledge and belief.
Signature (s),l•2�-c-
NOTE: An agent may sign for the owner if written authorization from the record owner is
filed with the application.
0 NOT COMPLETE APPLICATION BELOW TyIS LINE
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Date Filed iA! P�1-ic-at�en�ate T
Hearing Date Mail Date (o r
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C.C.Action
C�JM/NISSIUNERS MINUTES
July.8, 1982
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The proposed, sign is contrary to the purpose of
e Sign Ordinance in that the existing pole sign
co be enlarged within the limits sat -forth in.
the Co to provide for additional advertising or
identifica n�
3. That the proposed vextisement pole sign will be
detrimental to the'hea'x safety, peace, morals,
Coll and general welfa of persons residing
and 'working 'in the neighborhoo or be detrimental
or injurious to property. and imp ements in the
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neighborhood or the general welfare _the City
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inasmuch as a precedent would be Pstablidh for
similar signs elsewhere in;the City.
Request to install a 6 foot x 1.2 foot, double-faced
Item #2'
off -site advertising sign mounted on an 8 foot high
pole on property located in the C-1-H District.
LOCATION: Lot 9, Tract No. 1136, located at 332
North Newport Boulevard, on the easterly
side of North Newport Boulevard between
Beacon Street and Catalina Drive, in the
Old Newport Boulevard Specific Plan
Area.
ZONE: C-1-H
APPLICANT: Independent Outdoor Advertising,
Los Angeles
OWNER: Frances Mears, Newport Beach
The public hearing opened in connection with this item
and Mr. Chris Norby, representing Independent Outdoor
Advertising, appeared before the Commission. Mr. Norby
stated that the proposed signs do not require a
variance from the Zoning Code. He stated that both of
the proposed signs are permitted under the current Sign
Ordinance but require the approval of exception
permits.
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Mr. Norby stated that the sign would be removed upon
any development of the, property. He also stated that
tits proposed sign would not be advertising any
businesses within the City: However, he stated that
-uses, such as car dealerships within the City, may want
to promote their national products on the proposed
sign.
Mrs. Louise Greeley, representing the Board of
Directors of Newport Crest Homeowners Association,
appeared before the. Commission and submitted a letter
of opposition. She stated that the proposed_ signs at
1526.Placentia Avenue and 332 North Newport Boulevard
would require a variance from the present Zoning Code
and that they would add to the already existing visual
pollution. She then urged denial of the proposed sign
in Exception Permit No. 11.
Mr. Norby stated that the owner of the property is
retired and will be generating income from the sign.
He stated that the granting of this exception permit is
necessary to protect a substantial property right of
the property owner.
Motion X
Ayes X X X X X
Abstain 11X1
Mr. Norby stated the property in question is a vacant
lot and that they would be willing to restrict
advertising to only businesses doing business in
Newport Beach, i.e. an automobile dealership. He
stated that they would also be willing to donate one or.
two months of the sign to a community service
announcement. He stated that the property is currently
zoned for commercial uses and .that there are no other
signs located on the property. Therefore, this
proposal would not be contributing to visual pollution.
Commissioner Balalis asked Mr. Norby if they would be
agreeable to a time certain of one year for this sign.
Mr. Norby stated that this would be acceptable, as long
as there would be an option for its. renewal after the
one year period.
Motion was made for denial of Exception Permit No. 11,
subject to the following Findings, which MOTION
CARRIED:
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Request to install a 6 foot x 12 foot, double-faced off -site
advertising sign mounted. on as 8 foot high pole on property
loc:.ted in the C-1-H District.
LOCATION: Lot 9, Tract No. 1136, located at 332 North Newport Boulevard, on
the easterly side of North Newport Boulevard between Beacon Street
and Catalina Drive, in the Old Newport Boulevard Specific Plan
Area.
ZONE: _/ C-1-H
APPLICANT: Independent Outdoor Advertising, Los Angeles
O;4NER: Frances Mears, Newport Beach
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;.-wits meeting of June 24, 1982, the Planning Commission continued Exception
Permit No. 11, at the request of the applicant due to the lateness of the
hour. Attached for Planning Commission information is a copy of the original
staff report with attachments.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
JAMES D. HEWICKER, Director
By
i liam Ward
Senior Planner
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Attachments: Original Staff Report with Attachments for Exceptior► Permit 11
dated June 24, 1982.
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APPL independent Outdoor Advertising,
oS Angeles
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OWNER: Mrrison► Athens, Ohio
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e lateness of
At the request of the applicant# to the . to the
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motion
All Ayes
x X x X
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the hour, Motion WAS made to continue
which.
Meeting of July which.
Planning Commission
MOTION CARRIED.
t to install a 6 foot x 12 foot# double-faced
Request high
Item #9
off -site advertising sign mounted on an 8 foot
pole on property located in the C-l-H District.
LOCATION: Lot 9, Tract No. 1136, located.at 332
Boulevard, on the easterly
EXCEPTION
North Newport
side of North Newport Boulevard between
PER IT NO
Beacon Street and Catalina Drive, in the
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Old Newport Boulevard Specific Plan
Area.
ZONE: C-l-H
Continued
to u V
otdoor Advertising,
APPLICANT: Independent u
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Los Angeles
OWNER: Frances MearS, Newport Beach
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At the request of the applicant, due to the lateness of
this item to the
Motion
All Ayes
X X X X
X X
the hour, Motion was made to continue
Meeting of July 8, 1982, which
Planning Commission
MOTION CARRIED.
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ro osal not be contrary to the ur ose of �- �� " '- n,ordinance.
Whv will p P —
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sign is small and unobtrusive."
Exce tional or extraordinary circumstances involved? move or
11is currently .vacant. Applicant would agree to remove,.
property
modify sign upon development of property
exception permit necessar .to protect a substantial pro erty right?
Wh is an will help,owner pay property -,taxes,: thus: lessening pressure
Income from sign reserving.open space, for the; City.",
ro_ert and p
to develop P P y ,
yjh will pro osal not`be detrimental'to Th th s gngineisosmal1 and unobtrusive, and
"Neighborhood is zoned comtneresa -
will conform to its commercial surroundings."
the, of,. the Sign
As set forth in Section 20.06.020 of .,the ; Code, identification: and
Ordinance is to "provide .,the means fo adeq�:ate tre :design,
advertisement of. businesses, .,by regulating. and controlling The
signs and within .the
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location, and maintenance of all or identify.. sign
business eoperatingCity"
proposed sign will not advertisTherefore the proposed
of products.
City, but will advertise a variety purpose ,of. the :sign
off -site advertising sign may not be, consitentwith the. s
Ordinance.
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olicies
it
should also ' be noted that. . one of. the. established i s�G preser eland Penha.nce
relative to community design is to, among o
image of the community through the development of
the visual character and 3:topinion that the establishment of
suitable sign controls. It is staffs op'business identify operating within
off -site signs which do not ease advertise
clutterand thereby degrade the visual
the City, serve only to,increase
character and image of the City.
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TO: Planning Com6issi6hv-3:
Staff has been unable.,.to idertify;.' any exceptional. or extraordinary
circumstances' that would'justify this request for'an off -site advertising sign
on-a'commercially zoned property with an existing;residential use on a:porton
of the site. Further, there does not appear to be an infringement upon tha
property ':;owners rights:,: should.: this request ..'be' denied. The applicantta
statement., regardin^J ; the,, ;preservation . oft- apen_' space � and reducing the pressuro.
to, ,develop the sitepby:.providing :the propertyy,owner with income from the sign
to., pay, axes,,,, does; not, constitute: the protection -of a substantial property
right. Further, it:,is.ataff`s opinion that.,.approval of this exception permit
would be detrimental to the neighborhood.%Nand'v',to the City inasmuch as a
precedent could be established permitting other similar signs throughout the
City, _
Specific Fin di Recommendations.
Section 20 06.090 of the,,Mun cipal Code,provides,that the Commission must €.nd
that the granting,:, of an. exception :,-.is;:necessary to .protect a substantial
,. will not be contrary to the purpose of this Chapter as herein
property right
set - forth,., 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,;thei City.
Staff .is :of ..the.opinion. that this :request is contrary to the purpose of the
Sign Ordinance, and .than the granting 'of this -:exception permit is not
necessary to ;protect a; substantial . property right. Further, the approval of
this request may establish a precedent for similar signs in the future
elsewhere in the City and would therefore be detrimental to the neighborhood
and the City. Therefore, staff recommends the denial of this request subject
to the Findings and Conditions of Denial set forth in the Exhibit "A",
attached. However, if it is the desire of the Planning Commission to approve
this request, the Findings and Conditions of Approval set forth in Exhibit "B"
are provided
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
JAMES D. HEWICKER, DIRECTOR
By
Chris Gustin
Associate Planner
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Attachments: Exhibit "A"
Exhibit "B"
Vicinity Map,
Picture of similar sign
Plot plan & elevations of proposed sign
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E`INpTNGS AND:CONDITIONS OF' APPROVAL,
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Findings
1. That 'the `granting of, this exception permit is
necessary, to pro tect,asubst:antial property right.
2.' • That .the, proposed.; off=site advertising sXgn is not
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contrary to the purpose of ",the'' Sign 'Ordinance.
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. ' . That the proposed; off -site' advertising sign will -,,.-
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not be"?detrimental ,to the, health,' safety, .-peace,,
morals;. „comfort ;and :general welfare:_,0f, persons
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residing and working'`in ;the :neighborhood or 'be '
detrimental;: or',:. injurious to property an
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improvements;, in the neighborhood ;of the `•general
welfare of the.City.
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Conditions:`:'
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1. That the proposed signs shal- be -in substantial
conformance:,' with the approved plans except as
it
noted below.
2. That this approval be for a period of one
extenshall
year, and any s on, shall. be subject; to •the
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approval of the Modifications Committee.
3. ...That the subject off site sign, if illuminated,
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shall be•turned off by 11:00 p.m. daily.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT-,
PLAN ` REVIEW; REQUEST ..
Date ;.Junc� 5, .19g2
PLANNING DIVISION
}{ PLANS ATTACHED (PLEASE'RETURN)
_ADVANCE
`PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TRAFFIC ENGINEER''
PLANS ON FILE 2N PLANNING DEPT.
FIRE: DEPARTMENT
-PLAN REVIEW DIVISION
!PARKS & RECREATION
`POLICE DEPARTMENT
MARINE SAFETY
GRADING
APPLICATION OF Independent
Outdoor Advertising
FOR Exception Permit No. 11
install a 6' x
;12' off -site advertising sign mounted on a 8' pole
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roperty located in she
C-1-H District.
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ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 332
North Newport Blvd.
REPORT REQUESTED BY: June
10, 1982
COMMISSION REVIEW: June
24, 1982
COMMENTS:
DATE
SIGNATURE
PLP►2didING , DEPAi2Ti!lEN 4
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PLAN REVIEW REQUEST
date jun6'.3, :'1982
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LANNING DIVISION
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X PLANS ATTACNED:(PLEASE RETURN)
_.ADVANCE
PUBLIC`'WORKS DEPARTMENT ,
PLANNING DEPT.
T;�AF�'IC ENGINEER
PLANS ON 'FILE .IN
FIRE DEPARTMENT
PLAN REVIEW DIVISION
~PARKS & RECREATION
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MARINE SAFETY
.rGRADING
Independent
Outdoor Advertising
APPLICATION OF _
I'OR Exception Permit No. 11
sign mounted on a 8' pole
6' x
12' off-site'advertising
Bequest to install a
located in the
C-1-H District.
on property
LOCATED AT: 332
North Newport Blvd.
ON PROPERTY
REPORT ,4EQUESTED BY: June
10, 1982
COMMISSION REVIEW June
24, 1982
COMMENTS:
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-PLANNING :DEPAHTM1W-
'' PLAN :'REVIEW REQUEST
`Pate `Jung''3, 1982 .
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ADVANCE.PLANNING DIVISION
X PLANS ATTACHED (PLEASE RETURN)
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.,PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
,TRAFFIC -ENGINEER'
PLANS ON FILE IN PLANNING DEPT.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
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PPLAN"REVIEW`AIVISION
SPARKS & RECREATION
POLICE DEPARTMENT
MARINE SAFETY
`GRADING
APPLICATION OF Independent
Outdoor Advertising
FOR Exception Permit No. 11
install a 6' x
12' off -site advertising sign mounted on a 8' pole
Request to
on propertylocated in the
C-1-H District.
ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT: 332
North Newport Blvd.
REPOZT REQUESTED BY: June
10, 1982
COMMISSION REVIEW: June
24, 1982
COMMENTS
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SIGNATURE
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