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August 26, 2025
XII. PUBLIC HEARINGS
34. Ordinance No. 2025-20 and Resolution No. 2025-54 Amending Title 20 (Zoning Code) and
Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code Updating ADU and JADU Standards (PA2025-0093)
a) Conduct a public hearing;
b) Find this project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that the adoption of an
ordinance regarding second units to implement the provisions of Sections 66310 through 66342
of the Government Code are exempt from the requirements of CEQA and pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines Section 15265(a)(1), local governments are exempt from the requirements of CEQA
in connection with the adoption of a Local Coastal Program;
c) Waive full reading, direct the City Clerk to read by title only, and introduce Ordinance No. 2025-
20, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Amending Section
20.48.200 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code Related to
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling U gts, and pass to second reading on
September 9, 2025; and
d) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-54, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Authorizing Submittal of a Local Coastal Program Amendment to the California
Coastal Commission to Amend Section 21.48.200 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code Related to Accessory Dw#ing Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
(PA2025-0093). 63)
Motion by Councilmember Grant seconded by Councilmember Weber, to a) Find this
project statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15282(h) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states that the adoption of an ordinance regarding
second units to implement the provisions of Sections 66310 through 66342 of the Government Code
are exempt from the requirements of CEQA and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15265(a)(1),
local governments are exempt from the requirements of CEQA in connection with the adoption of a
Local Coastal Program; b) Waive full reading, direct the City Clerk to read by title only, and
introduce Ordinance No. 2025-20, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Amending Section 20.48.200 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of Newport Beach
Municipal Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, and pass
to second reading on September 9, 2025; and c) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-54, A Resolution of the
City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, Authorizing Submittal of a Local Coastal
Program Amendment to the California Coastal Commission to Amend Section 21.48.200 (Accessory
Dwelling Units) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code Related to Accessory Dwelling Units and
Junior Accessory Dreg Units (PA2025-0093)
Mayor Stapleton opened the public hearing at 4:50 p.m.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
1. Jim Mosher noted his concerns related to the correspondence from the California Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD) requiring the City to revise and update the
City's ADU ordinance; requested the City to do a thorough review of the responsive
amendments; and noted what he believed were typegrall errors in the proposed ordinance.
Mayor Stapleton closed the public hearing at 4:54 p.m.
The motion carried unanimously, 7-0.
35. Resolution No. 2025-55: Ford Road Townhomes Appeal (PA2025-0049)
a) Conduct a public hearing;
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b) 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 California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines because the project is consistent with the previously certified
Program Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 2023060699) and statutorily exempt from the
requirements of CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.66; and
c) Adopt Resolution No. 2025-55, A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
California, Denying an Appeal and Upholding the Decision of the Planning Commission to Approve
a Major Site Development Review to Construct 27 Residential Condominiums Located on an
Unaddressed Parcel Abutting 1650 Ford Road (PA2025-0049).
Mayor Stapleton asked his colleagues if there were any requests for recusal or to announce ex parte
communications.
Councilmembers Barto, Blom, Weber, and Mayor Stapleton had communications with the applicant
which were matters described is in the staff report and exhibits.
Mayor Pro Tem Kleiman recused herself noting that while h family had no direct or indirect
financial interest related to the item, the perception that her spo may financially benefit required
her to leave the dais.
Assistant Planner Jerry Arregui, and Deputy Director of Community Development Jaime Murillo,
presented the staff presentation including a Pow int presentation reviewing the project; and
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spoke on Planning Commission approval. I*
The Applicant, Shawna Schaffner from CAA Planning, Inc., provided a PowerPoint presentation
that provided information on the proposed townhome project to address concerns expressed by the
residents.
Omar Corona, representing the Appellant, Save Our Sports (S.O.S.) Park, provided a PowerPoint
presentation opposing the project and noted the incompatibility of the project.
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Councilmember Blom questioned Mr. Corona on the location of the law firm he represents; and
project inconsistencies inclukd in a lettei Council received just prior to the meeting.
Mayor Stapleton opened the Public Hearing at 5:22 p.m.
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PUBLIC COMME1TS or
The following individuals spoke in support of the appeal (against the project):
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Kayla-Gastic
Derrick Hunt
Jerry Schmidt
Diane Hornby
Craig Gordon
Rachel Yelsey
Wade Womack
Mary O'Loughlin
Michael Weiland
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Robert Bise
Gunnar Gooding, representing the Bonita Canyon Board of Directors
Marsha Cullen
Tom Sholan
Michelle Bethel
Steve Robinson
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