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Home My WebLink About14 - Planning Commission Agenda and Action Report January 23, 2025SEW P0_ u ram-_ r c q<� Fo FzN�P TO: FROM CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH City Council Staff Report January 28, 2025 Agenda Item No. 14 HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director - 949-644-3232, sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Jaime Murillo, Deputy Community Development Director - 949-644- 3209, jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for January 23, 2025 CONSENT ITEM: ITEM NO. 1 SUMMARY ACTION MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2025 Draft minutes from the January 9, 2025, meeting of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission approved the minutes, with edits, by the following vote: AYES: Ellmore, Harris, Langford, Lowrey, Rosene and Salene NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: None Approved as amended PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: ITEM NO.2 NEWPORT IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER (PA2024-0070) Site Location: 3300 Irvine Avenue SUMMARY: A request to remodel an existing, three-story, office building and convert the land use from professional office to medical office. Changes to the building exterior include fagade improvements and new roof parapets while interior remodeling will create a new, atrium -style, lobby with common areas and new stairways between floors. To partially accommodate the increased parking demand, the existing surface parking lot will be restriped and a three -level parking structure with solar canopy will be constructed. The following approvals are required to implement the project as proposed: Major Site Development Review: To allow an increase in building height in accordance Section 20.52.080 (Site Development Reviews) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) for the new architectural features (i.e., parapets) which are proposed for 42 feet above existing grade and 45 feet above existing grade, where the base height limit permits a maximum of 32 feet; Staff Approval: To waive 61 of the 392 required parking spaces, or 15.5% of the parking requirement, in accordance with Section 20.40.110(D) (Adjustments to Off -Street Parking Requirements) of the NBMC; and Traffic Study: To consider the projected 1,496 net increase in average daily vehicle trips, pursuant to Section 15.40.030(A) (Traffic Phasing Ordinance) of the NBMC. 14-1 Planning Commission Agenda Report for January 23, 2025 January 28, 2025 Page 2 The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and approved the project with amendments by the following vote: AYES: Ellmore, Harris, Lowrey, Rosene, and Salene NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: Langford ACTION: Approved as amended ITEM NO. 3 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY (HO) OVERLAY ZONING AND COASTAL ZONING DISTRICT AMENDMENT (PA2024-0205) Site Location: Various SUMMARY: An amendment to Table 2-16 of Section 20.28.050 [Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay Zoning Districts] in Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and pending Table 21.28- 1 of Section 21.28.070 [Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay Coastal Zoning Districts] in Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to: (1) adjust the height limitations of certain properties within the Newport Center Area (HO-4) Subarea to accommodate residential development with the intended prescribed density range; and (2) to identify a certain number of units being allocated from the respective development limits for a select group of City - owned properties located within the Airport Area Environs Area (HO-1) and Newport Center Area (HO-4) Subareas. The corresponding maps in Section 20.80.025 and pending Section 21.80.032 would also be amended accordingly. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and recommended approval of the project to the City Council by the following vote: AYES: Ellmore, Harris, Lowrey, Rosene, and Salene NOES: None ABSENT: None RECUSED: Langford ACTION: Approved as amended 14-2 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 01 /19/2025 to 04/22/2025 cq<r r=o RN�s- Proiect title Activity January 23, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting 1 3300 Irvine Avenue Site Public Hearing Development Review and CUP 2 HO Overlay Amendments Public Hearing January 28, 2025 - City Council Meeting 1 Balboa Yacht Basin Redevelopment 2 General Plan Update 3 License Agreement with University of California Lease Agreement with Basin Marine - Consent Consent - GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update Consent Address 3300 IRVINE AVE 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 829 HARBOR ISLAND DR 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 1 NEWPORT PIER Plan # Staff Assigned Status District PA2024-0070 Daniel Kopshever MORE INFO District 3 PA2024-0205 Rosalinh Ung RP2024-0003 Lauren Wooding PA2022-080 Benjamin Zdeba RP2024-0011 Lauren Wooding MORE INFO District 5 District 5 MORE INFO Citywide District 1 The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled. The tentative schedule changes without notice. Page 1 of 7 1 /22/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 01 /19/2025 to 04/22/2025 cq<r r=o RN�s- Proiect title Activity January 30, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting 1 Cappy's Cafe Outdoor Public Hearing Patio CDP/MUP 2 Clarke Residence CDP Public Hearing 3 HOAG CareMar Medical Public Hearing Building 4 Sixt Rent a Car LTP Public Hearing 5 The Butchery Expansion Public Hearing Address 5930 COAST HWY W 127 HARBOR ISLAND RD 4200 BIRCH ST 1000 BRISTOL ST N February 06, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting -Cancelled February 11, 2025 - City Council Meeting 1 Christian Residence CDP Public Hearing 3601 LAKE AVE & Council Policy L2 Waivei February 13, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting Plan # Staff Assigned Status District PA2023-0191 Jenny Tran MORE INFO District 1 PA2024-0118 Jerry Arregui MORE INFO District 5 PA2024-0188 Jerry Arregui MORE INFO District 2 PA2024-0209 Daniel Kopshever MORE INFO District 3 PA2024-0185 Melinda Whelan MORE INFO District 3 PA2024-0105 Jerry Arregui MORE INFO District 1 1 Bayshore Cafe & Lounge Public Hearing 100 COAST HWY W PA2024-0132 Laura Rodriguez MORE INFO District 2 Hours Increase The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled. The tentative schedule changes without notice. Page 2 of 7 1 /22/2025 PO�,T ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 01 /19/2025 to 04/22/2025 cq<r r=o RN�s- Proiect title Activity February 20, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting February 20, 2025 - ALUC Meeting 1 HO Overlay Amendments Public Hearing - HO Overlay Amendments Consistency Determinatior February 25, 2025 - City Council Meeting February 27, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting 1 Jackson Residence CDP Public Hearing March 06, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting 1 Amendments to PC-56 an( Public Hearing DA2007-002 2 Annual General Plan New Business Report (2024 Calendar year) 3 Pom & Olive CUP Public Hearing Address 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 2057 OCEAN BLVD Plan # Staff Assigned PA2024-0205 Rosalinh Ung PA2024-0183 Laura Rodriguez Status District MORE INFO District 5 MORE INFO District 1 120 NEWPORT CENTER DR PA2024-0173 Liz Westmoreland MORE INFO District 5 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2025-0008 Melinda Whelan MORE INFO District 5 325 OLD NEWPORT BLVD, 1 PA2024-0088 Oscar Orozco MORE INFO District 2 The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled. The tentative schedule changes without notice. Page 3 of 7 1 /22/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 01 /19/2025 to 04/22/2025 cq<r r=o RN�s- Proiect title Activity Address Plan # Staff Assigned Status District March 11, 2025 - City Council Meeting 1 HO Overlay Amendments Public Hearing - HO Overlay 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2024-0205 Rosalinh Ung MORE INFO District 5 Amendments Introduction March 13, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting March 20, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting March 25, 2025 - City Council Meeting 1 Annual General Plan Consent 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2025-0008 Melinda Whelan MORE INFO District 5 Report (2024 Calendar year) 2 HO Overlay Amendments Consent - HO Overlay Amendments 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2024-0205 Rosalinh Ung MORE INFO District 5 Second Reading March 27, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting April 03, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting April 08, 2025 - City Council Meeting The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled. The tentative schedule changes without notice. Page 4 of 7 1 /22/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 01 /19/2025 to 04/22/2025 cq<r r=o RN�s- Proiect title Activity Address Plan # Staff Assigned Status District April 10, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting April 17, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting April 22, 2025 - City Council Meeting Hearing Date to be Determined 1 Saunders Self Storage 3848 CAMPUS DR PA2023-0145 Liz Westmoreland MORE INFO District 3 2 Snow Residence 400 40TH ST PA2023-0147 Jerry Arregui MORE INFO District 1 Condominiums TPM/CDP/Conversion 3 Tracy Residence Variance 1020 WHITE SAILS WAY PA2023-0200 Jenny Tran MORE INFO District 6 The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled. The tentative schedule changes without notice. Page 5 of 7 1 /22/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 01 /19/2025 to 04/22/2025 cq<r r=o RN�s- Proiect title Activity Address Plan # Staff Assigned Status District Pending Coastal Commission 1 Coastal Act 30613 CDP City Project 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2022-111 Jaime Murillo MORE INFO Citywide Jurisdiction Change 2 Commercial Parking LCP Amendment 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2021-104 Benjamin Zdeba MORE INFO Citywide Requirements 3 Dawson Residence CDP Private Project 2741 OCEAN BLVD PA2022-0315 David Lee MORE INFO District 6 Appeal 4 Housing Element LCP Amendment 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2022-0245 Benjamin Zdeba MORE INFO District 5 Implementation Program Amendments 5 Mooring Field C Hearing Pending 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2024-0139 Paul Blank MORE INFO District 5 Optimization Pilot Project 6 Municipal Code Clean Up LCP Amendment 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2022-0219 Jaime Murillo MORE INFO 7 Short -Term Lodging LCP Amendment 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2023-0116 Jaime Murillo MORE INFO Amendment 8 Small Cell Telecom Appea Private Project 3714 LAKE AVE PA2019-113 Benjamin Zdeba MORE INFO Citywide 9 Special Flood Hazard Aree LCP Amendment 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2018-075 Liz Westmoreland MORE INFO District 1 (VE) Overlay 10 Tennis and Pickleball Club LCP Amendment 1602 COAST HWY PA2021-260 David Lee MORE INFO Citywide of Newport Beach The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled. The tentative schedule changes without notice. Page 6 of 7 1 /22/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 01 /19/2025 to 04/22/2025 cq<r r=o RN�s- Planner Contact Information Name & Title Benjamin Zdeba, Planninq Manager Cameron Younqer, Planninq Technician Dan Campaqnolo, Systems and Administration Manager Daniel Kopshever, Assistant Planner David Blumenthal, Contract Planner David Lee, Senior Planner Jaime Murillo, Deputy CDD Director James Miclat, Planninq Technician James Sommers, City Traffic Engineer Jenny Tran, Associate Planner Jerry Arrequi, Assistant Planner Joselyn Perez, Planner, Senior Kyle Benalcazar, Planninq Technician Laura Rodriquez, Planninq Technician Lauren Woodinq, Real Property Administrator Liz Westmoreland, Senior Planner Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner Oscar Orozco, Assistant Planner Rosalinh Unq, Principal Planner (PT) Seimone Jurjis, Assistant ACM/CDD Director Tonee Thai, Deputy CDD Director & Buildinq Official Phone Email 949-644-3253 bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3216 cyounger@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3231 dcampagnolo@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3235 dkopshever@newportbeachca.gov dblumenthal@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3225 dlee@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3209 jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3227 jmiclat@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3326 bsommers@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3212 jtran@newportbeachca.gov jarregui@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3312 jperez@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3227 kbenalcazar@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3216 Irodriguez@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3236 Iwooding@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3234 Westmoreland@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3221 mwhelan@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3219 oorozco@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3208 rung@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3282 sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov 949-718-1867 tthai@newportbeachca.gov The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled. The tentative schedule changes without notice. Page 7 of 7 1 /22/2025 January 28, 2025 Agenda Item No. 14 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025 REGULAR MEETING — 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER 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 JANUARY 9, 2025 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 NEWPORT IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER (PA2024-0070) Site Location: 3300 Irvine Avenue Summary: A request to remodel an existing, three-story, office building and convert the land use from professional office to medical office. To partially accommodate the increased parking demand, the existing surface parking lot will be restriped and a three -level parking structure with solar canopy will be constructed. The following approvals are required to implement the project as proposed: • Manor Site Development Review: To allow an increase in building height in accordance Section 20.52.080 (Site Development Reviews) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) for the new architectural features (i.e., parapets) which are proposed for 41 feet 6 inches above existing grade and 45 feet above existing grade, where the base height limit permits a maximum of 32 feet; • Staff Approval: To waive 61 of the 392 required parking spaces, or 15.5% of the parking requirement, in accordance with Section 20.40.110(D) (Adjustments to Off -Street Parking Requirements) of the NBMC; and • Traffic Study: To consider the projected 1,496 net increase in average daily vehicle trips, pursuant to Section 15.40.030(A) (Traffic Phasing Ordinance) of the NBMC. Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332 under Class 32 (In -Fill Development Projects) of the CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2025-003, approving the Site Development Review, Staff Approval, and Traffic Study filed as PA2024-0070. ITEM NO. 3 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY (HO) OVERLAY ZONING AND COASTAL ZONING DISTRICT AMENDMENTS (PA2024-0205) Site Location: Various Summary: An amendment to Table 2-16 of Section 20.28.050 [Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay Zoning Districts] in Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and pending Table 21.28-1 of Section 21.28.070 [Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay Coastal Zoning Districts] in Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to: (1) adjust the height limitations of certain properties within the Newport Center Area (HO-4) Subarea to accommodate residential development with the intended prescribed density range; and (2) to identify a certain number of units being allocated from the respective development limits for a select group of City -owned properties located within the Airport Area Environs Area (HO-1) and Newport Center Area (HO-4) Subareas. The corresponding maps in Section 20.80.025 and pending Section 21.80.032 would also be amended accordingly. Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find that all potential environmental effects for the amendments have been adequately addressed in the previously certified Final Program Environmental Impact Report (EIR) identified by State Clearinghouse Number (SCH No.) 2023060699, and the City of Newport Beach intends to use said document for the approval of the amendments; and 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2025-004 (Attachment No. PC 1), recommending City Council approve the amendments to the Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay Zoning Districts (PA2024-0205). VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS ITEM NO. 4 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION ITEM NO. 5 REPORT BY THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR OR REQUEST FOR MATTERS WHICH A PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBER WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA ITEM NO. 6 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES IX. ADJOURNMENT