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Home My WebLink About15 - Planning Commision Agenda and Action Report for July 3, 2025Q SEW Pp�T CITY OF z NEWPORT BEACH c�<,FORN'P City Council Staff Report July 8, 2025 Agenda Item No. 15 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director - 949-644-3232, sjurjis@newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Jaime Murillo, Deputy Community Development Director, 0murillo(a_)newportbeachca.gov PHONE: 949-644-3209 TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for July 3, 2025 ELECTION OF OFFICERS ITEM NO. 1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS SUMMARY: Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary to serve for one year. The Planning Commission unanimously voted to continue the election of officers to the meeting of July 17, 2025. CONSENT ITEMS: ITEM NO. 2 MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2025 SUMMARY: Draft minutes from the June 19, 2025, meeting of the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission approved the minutes, with edits, by the following vote: AYES: Ellmore, Harris, Langford, Rosene and Salene NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Gazzano ACTION: Approved as amended PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS: ITEM NO. 3 FORD ROAD TOWNHOMES (PA2025-0049) Site Location: The unaddressed property abutting 1650 Ford Road (APN 458-361-10) identified as Site ID No. 141 in the Housing Element Sites Inventory and 1650 Ford Road (APN 458- 361-02) Planning Commission Agenda Report for July 3, 2025 July 8, 2025 Page 2 SUMMARY: A request to authorize the development of a for -sale residential townhome community with 27 units on an undeveloped and unaddressed property near the southeast corner of the MacArthur Boulevard and Bonita Canyon Drive intersection, northeast of the parking lot for the Bonita Canyon Sports Park and west of the AT&T facility. The proposed development includes a mix of two-, three, and four -bedroom units ranging from 1,916 to 2,989 square feet, each with an attached two -car garage. Units would be distributed within four detached, four-story buildings with a maximum structure height of 47 feet and 11 inches, above the established grade. The development will provide 13 visitor parking spaces and a variety of private resident -serving amenities. Offsite improvements include the installation of a gate restricting access to the neighboring AT&T property and the relocation of an existing wireless telecommunications monopole onto the neighboring AT&T property. Lastly, the project includes subdividing the project site and reconfiguring the lot line between the project site and the AT&T property. The following approvals are required: Major Site Development Review: Required for any project proposing five or more residential units with a tract map. The Major Site Development Review additionally allows for an increase in maximum structure height pursuant to Section 20.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) and deviations from specific multi -unit objective design standards pursuant to Section 20.48.185 (Multi -Unit Objective Design Standards) of the NBMC. • Vesting Tentative Tract Map: Requested to adjust the easterly property line between the project site and the AT&T property, to create individual parcels for conveyance purposes, and to allow for an airspace subdivision of the individual residential units for individual sale (i.e., for condominium purposes). The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and approved the project with amendments by the following vote: AYES: Ellmore, Gazzano, Langford, Reed, Rosene, and Salene NOES: None ABSENT: Harris RECUSED: None ACTION: Approved as amended -2 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025 cq<r r=o RNs- Proiect title Activity July 02, 2025 - GPAC Meeting July 03, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting 1 Ford Road Townhomes Public Hearing July 08, 2025 - City Council Meeting 1 General Plan Update Consent - GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update 2 Professional Services Consent - Building Related Services Agreements July 10, 2025 - Coastal Commission Hearing 1 Special Flood Hazard Area LCP Amendment (VE) Overlay Address 1650 FORD RD 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT Plan # Staff Assigned Status District PA2025-0049 Jerry Arregui PA2022-080 Benjamin Zdeba PA2024-0225 Tonee Thai MORE INFO District 5 MORE INFO Citywide MORE INFO District 5 PA2018-075 Liz Westmoreland MORE INFO 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 7/2/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025 cq<r r=o RNs- Proiect title Activity July 10, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting 1 122 Holdings LLC Public Hearing Residential Condominiums 2 510 35th Street Residentia Public Hearing Condominiums 3 SKINIC Minor Use Permit Public Hearing 4 Uptown Public Hearing Newport-TowerJazz Parce Map July 17, 2025 - ALUC Meeting 1 Snug Harbor Surf Park Consistency Determination July 17, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting 1 Accessory Dwelling Unit Public Hearing Municipal Code Update 2 Coyote Canyon Public Hearing to approve CUP and Landfill -Gas -to -Energy Adopt IS/MND Facility 3 Tracy Residence Variance Public Hearing Address Plan # Staff Assigned Status District 122 29TH ST PA2025-0094 Cameron Younger MORE INFO District 1 510 35TH ST PA2025-0095 Cameron Younger MORE INFO District 1 3838 COAST HWY E PA2024-0239 Oscar Orozco MORE INFO District 6 4321 JAMBOREE RD PA2025-0110 Rosalinh Ung MORE INFO District 3 3100 IRVINE AVE PA2024-0069 Joselyn Perez MORE INFO District 3 100 CIVIC CENTER DR PA2025-0093 Oscar Orozco MORE INFO District 5 20662 NEWPORT COAST DR PA2022-063 Joselyn Perez MORE INFO District 7 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 2 of 7 7/2/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025 cq<r r=o RNs- Proiect title Activity July 22, 2025 - City Council Meeting 1 CDBG Public Hearing CDBG Action Plan 2 Commercial Parking Consent - Title 21 Ordinance w/o Requirements Suggested Mods 3 Grand Jury Responses- Consent Short Term Rentals 4 Lease Amendment for San Consent Pedro Bait Barge 5 Municipal Code Clean Up Public Hearing - Title 21 Ordinance w/ Suggested Mods 6 Short -Term Lodging Public Hearing - Title 21 Ordinance w/ Amendment Suggested Mods 7 Tennis and Pickleball Club Public Hearing - Title 21 Ordinance w/ of Newport Beach Suggested Mods July 24, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting 1 Lobel Residence CDP Public Hearing 2 Russell Residence Lot Public Hearing Line Adjustment Address Plan # Staff Assigned Status District 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT RP2024-0007 Lauren Wooding District 5 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2021-104 Benjamin Zdeba MORE INFO Citywide 100 CIVIC CENTER DR PA2025-0107 Jaime Murillo MORE INFO District 5 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT RP2025-0003 Lauren Wooding District 5 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2022-0219 Jaime Murillo MORE INFO 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2023-0116 Jaime Murillo MORE INFO 1602 COAST HWY PA2021-260 David Lee MORE INFO Citywide 1212 OCEAN FRONT W PA2024-0103 Daniel Kopshever MORE INFO District 1 3200 BREAKERS DR PA2025-0036 Daniel Kopshever 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 3 of 7 7/2/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025 cq<r r=o RNs- Proiect title Activity August 07, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting 1 Zenk Residence CDP & Public Hearing Variance August 14, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting 1 Doan Condominiums Public Hearing August 21, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting 1 Snug Harbor Surf Park August 26, 2025 - City Council Meeting Address 2830 BAYVIEW DR 605 CARNATION AVE 3100 IRVINE AVE 1 Accessory Dwelling Unit Public Hearing 100 CIVIC CENTER DR Municipal Code Update 2 Municipal Code Clean Up Consent - Second Reading of Ordinance 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT (Title 21) 3 Short -Term Lodging Consent - Second Reading of Ordinance 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT Amendment (Title 21) 4 Tennis and Pickleball Club Consent - Second Reading of Ordinance 1602 COAST HWY of Newport Beach (Title 21) Plan # Staff Assigned PA2024-0057 Jerry Arregui Status District MORE INFO District 6 PA2025-0100 Daniel Kopshever MORE INFO District 6 PA2024-0069 Joselyn Perez MORE INFO District 3 PA2025-0093 Oscar Orozco MORE INFO District 5 PA2022-0219 Jaime Murillo MORE INFO PA2023-0116 Jaime Murillo MORE INFO PA2021-260 David Lee MORE INFO Citywide 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 7/2/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025 cq<r r=o RNs- Proiect title Activity August 28, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting September 09, 2025 - City Council Meeting September 11, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting September 18, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting September 23, 2025 - City Council Meeting Address Plan # Staff Assigned Status District 1 Accessory Dwelling Unit Consent -Second Reading of Ordinance 100 CIVIC CENTER DR PA2025-0093 Oscar Orozco MORE INFO District 5 Municipal Code Update September 25, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting Director or ZA Level Actions 1 Staff Approval for Fire Administrative Action. Staff Approval in 100 BALBOA BLVD E, LIB PA2025-0130 Laura Rodriguez MORE INFO District 1 Station No.1 & Library substantial conformance. Revised landscape plans 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 7/2/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025 cq<r r=o RNs- Proiect title Activity Address Plan # Staff Assigned Status District Hearing Date to be Determined 1 MacArthur Court Public Hearing 4665 MACARTHUR CT PA2025-0090 Jenny Tran MORE INFO District 3 Apartments 2 Parkhouse Residences Administrative Action. Director Approval 4251 UPTOWN NEWPORT DR PA2024-0229 Rosalinh Ung MORE INFO District 3 Fee Credit 3 Saunders Self Storage 3848 CAMPUS DR PA2023-0145 Liz Westmoreland MORE INFO District 3 4 Snow Residence 400 40TH ST PA2023-0147 Jerry Arregui MORE INFO District 1 Condominiums TPM/CDP/Conversion 5 Uptown Newport DA 3 Public Hearing- 1st Reading 4321 JAMBOREE RD PA2025-0010 Rosalinh Ung MORE INFO District 3 Amendment - Jazz Extension Pending Coastal Commission E 1 City Library/Fire Station 1 100 BALBOA BLVD E, LIB PA2024-0140 Laura Rodriguez CDP 2 Coastal Act 30613 CDP City Project 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2022-111 Jaime Murillo Jurisdiction Change 3 Housing Element LCP Amendment 1 CITYWIDE PROJECT PA2022-0245 Benjamin Zdeba Implementation Program Amendments MORE INFO District 1 MORE INFO Citywide MORE INFO District 5 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 7/2/2025 PO ° % City of Newport Beach x Tentative Agenda Report - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025 cq<r r=o RNs- 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, Assistant Planner Lauren Woodinq, Real Property Administrator Liz Westmoreland, Principle Planner Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner Oscar Orozco, Associate 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 949-644-3237 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 949-644-3249 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 7/2/2025 July 8, 2025 Agenda Item No.15 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 REGULAR MEETING — 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS ITEM NO. 1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS Summary: The Planning Commission's adopted rules require the election of officers at its annual meeting, which occurs at the first meeting of July each year. Officers include the Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary and they would serve for a one-year term. Recommended Actions: 1. Find this action not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3; 2. Nominate Planning Commission officers consisting of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary; and 3. Appoint the officers by majority approval of a motion either individually or as one motion for all positions. V. 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. VI. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES VII. CONSENT ITEMS ITEM NO. 2 MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2025 Recommended Action: Approve and file Page 1 of 3 Vill. 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. 3 FORD ROAD TOWNHOMES (PA2025-0049) Site Location: The unaddressed property abutting 1650 Ford Road (APN 458-361- 10) identified as Site ID No. 141 in the Housing Element Sites Inventory and 1650 Ford Road (APN 458-361-02) Summary: A request to authorize the development of a for -sale residential townhome community with 27 units on an undeveloped and unaddressed property near the southeast corner of the MacArthur Boulevard and Bonita Canyon Drive intersection, northeast of the parking lot for the Bonita Canyon Sports Park and west of the AT&T facility. The proposed development includes a mix of two-, three, and four -bedroom units ranging from 1,916 to 2,989 square feet, each with an attached two -car garage. Units would be distributed within four detached, four-story buildings with a maximum structure height of 47 feet and 11 inches, above the established grade. The development will provide 13 visitor parking spaces and a variety of private resident -serving amenities. Offsite improvements include the installation of a gate restricting access to the neighboring AT&T property and the relocation of an existing wireless telecommunications monopole onto the neighboring AT&T property. Lastly, the project includes subdividing the project site and reconfiguring the lot line between the project site and the AT&T property. The following approvals are required: Major Site Development Review: Required for any project proposing five or more residential units with a tract map. The Major Site Development Review additionally allows for an increase in maximum structure height pursuant to Section 20.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) and deviations from specific multi -unit objective design standards pursuant to Section 20.48.185 (Multi -Unit Objective Design Standards) of the NBMC. • Vesting Tentative Tract Map: Requested to adjust the easterly property line between the project site and the AT&T property, to create individual parcels for conveyance purposes, and to allow for an airspace subdivision of the individual residential units for individual sale (i.e., for condominium purposes). Recommended Actions: 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find that this project is not subject to further environmental review pursuant to Section 21083.3 of the California Public Resources Code (PRC) and Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines because the Project is consistent with the previously certified Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2023060699): and 3. Adopt Resolution No. PC2025-012, approving the Major Site Development Review and Vesting Tentative Tract Map filed as PA2025-0049. Page 2 of 3 IX. 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 X. ADJOURNMENT Page 3 of 3