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PLACE, - - City Council Chambers
TIME: 6:00 P.M.
DATE: February 6, 1992
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Motion
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Commissioners Edwards, Glover, and Gross were absent. Motion
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was made and voted on to excuse Commissioners Edwards, Glover
and Gross from the Planning Commission meeting. MOTION
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EX- OFFICIO OFFICERS PRESENT:
James Hewicker, Planning Director
Robin Flory, Assistant City Attorney
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William R. Laycock, Current Planning Manager
Patricia Temple, Advance Planning Manager
Dick Hofstadt, Subdivision Engineer
Dee Edwards, Secretary
Minutes of Januga 9 199 (Continued):
Minutes
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of 1/9/92
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Motion was made and voted on to approve the January 9, 1992,
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Planning Commission Minutes, as corrected. MOTION
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Minutes of JanuM 23. 199 •
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Commissioner Pomeroy requested that page 15 be corrected to
state "subsequent floors might have a lager setback". Commissioner
Merrill requested that his statement on pages 27 and 28 be
clarified to state that a Site Plan Review would duplicate some of
the things that were already set up in setback, height, and
footprints or Floor Area Ratio.
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Motion was made and voted on to approve the January 23, 1992,
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Planning Commission meeting. MOTION CARRIED.
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No one appeared before the Planning Commission to speak on
Comments
non - agenda items.
Posting of the Agenda:
Posting
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James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the Planning
Agenda
Commission Agenda was posted on Friday, January 31, 1992, in
front of City Hall.
Chairman Di Sano explained the procedure for the subject
Planning Commission meeting. The continued public hearing for
Item No. 1, Hoag Memorial Hospital will open at 6:00 p.m. and at
7:30 p.m. agenda items No. 2 through 9 will be heard. Following
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said items the public hearing for Hoag Hospital will continue.
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Amendment No. 744 (Continued li Hearino
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Request to establish Planned Community District Regulations and
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adopt a Planned Community Development Plan for Hoag Hospital.
The proposal would establish regulations and development
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standards for the long term build -out of acute and non -acute health
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care facilities. The proposal also includes an amendment to
Districting Maps No. 22 and 22-A so as to rezone the hospital
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property from the A -P -H and U (Unclassified) Districts to the P-C
to 2/20/92
(Planned Community) District, an amendment to Chapter 20.02 of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code so as to amend the Height
Limitation Zones Map and the legal description of the 26/35 Foot
Height Limitation District to place the Lower Campus wholly
within the 32/50 Foot Height Limitation District; and the approval
of a development agreement and the acceptance of an
environmental document.
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Request to approve a Traffic Study so as to permit the construction
of Phase I of the Hoag Memorial Hospital master plan of
development.
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C Variance No 1180 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to exceed the Base FAR of 0.5 up to the maximum FAR
of 0.65, consistent with the provisions of the General Plan Land
Use Element and Chapter 20.07.040 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
LOCATION: Lower Campus: A portion of Lot 172, Block
1, Irvine's Subdivision, located at 4000 West
Coast Highway, on the northerly side of West
Coast Highway, between Newport Boulevard
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and Superior Avenue. Upper Campus: Parcel
No. 1 of Record of Survey 15 -30, located at
301 Newport Boulevard, on the southwesterly
comer of Hospital Road and Newport
Boulevard.
ZONES: A -P -H and Unclassified
APPLICANT: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian,
Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as applicant
Patricia Temple, Advance Planning Manager, addressed the
contents of the staff report for the subject public hearing. She
indicated that a supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report
has been submitted to the State Clearing house for an additional
ublic comment period of 45 days. The purpose for the action was
that additional technical information developed and warranted a
review by the responsible agencies in the State and the general
public. The supplemental circulation period does not affect the
consideration of the Planning Commission; however, the City
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Council will certify the EIR after the second review period and the
completion of additional responses to comments. It is common for
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deliberations of the Planning Commission and the City Council.
Ms. Temple referred to the map that staff prepared showing the
location of individuals who submitted correspondence to the staff
and Planning Commission regarding the project. The red dots
indicate the persons opposed to the project, with reservations about
the project, or indicating a preference to an alternate plan. The
green dots indicate the persons supporting the hospital's program.
62 individuals had reservations against the hospital project and 87
individuals expressed support of the project.
Ms. Temple addressed the Air Quality Management District
(AQMD) as it relates to the venting of sub - surface gasses. She
explained that a representative of AQMD indicated that active
venting in association with a pump or fan would be subject to a
permit to operate equipment and would be subject to the Air
District's regulations. A passive venting system is currently not
subject to any rule or regulation of AQMD.
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The public hearing was continued at this time.
Mr. Leon Nimberg, 260 Cagney Lane, appeared before the
Planning Commission. Mr. Nimberg stated that when he purchased
his condominium he had views of the bay and the ocean; however,
he explained that subsequent construction of the elevator shaft in
the parking structure has obliterated his view of the turning basin.
He opposed the hospital's plan to construct the critical care project
adjacent to the residential units inasmuch as the residents would
lose air, light and enjoyment of their residences. Mr. Nimberg
asked what instructions did the hospital give to the architects who
designed the project and what consideration was given to the
environment and the neighboring community.
Mr. Richard Banks, property owner of 260 and 280 Cagney Lane,
appeared before the Planning Commission. He expressed his
support of Hoag Hospital; however, during his slide presentation
he demonstrated his concerns that the proposed critical care unit
would have a negative impact on Villa Balboa residents.
Mr. Michael Stephens, President of Hoag Memorial Hospital,
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appeared before the Planning Commission, and he referred to the
hospital's presentation during the December 5, 1991, Planning
Commission meeting. Mr. Stephens stated that courage and vision
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and health care is a basic public service and cannot be viewed as
a commercial industrial venture. The planning and construction of
hospitals is a highly complicated and complex process, and it is
unwise and foolish to look at hospital design and construction as
simply the movement of blocks of buildings on available space.
There is a danger that the basic fundamental questions are
obscured by detail, and it is imperative to maintain a perspective.
Mr. Stephens stated there are three major questions which
encompass most of the reports, studies, and testimony during the
previous public bearings.. (1) Is the location of the lower campus a
safe site to build and have the environmental issues been adequately
addressers (2) Is the public importance of the existing wetlands and
expanded park significant enough to compel the hospital to severely
limit its ability to respond to the public need for health services in a
timely, appropriate, and cost effective manner. (3) Is the proposed
density shift fundamentally a sound concept.
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Is this a safe site on which to build. The opponents determined the
site is safe enough to construct the buildings they would allow in
the plan but unsafe for the construction of the buildings proposed
by the hospital. Much of the same testimony regarding earthquake,
explosions, fissures, instability of the cliff, and the loss of
condominiums in a catastrophic landslide were addressed during
the Cancer Center public hearings, and the testimony maintaining
the unsafe condition of the site is based on conjecture,
misinformation, and personal opinion. He stated that the EIR
determines all of the safety factors and evaluates them accordingly.
What is construction going to mean, is it going to be safe, and can it
be done. Mr. Stephens referred to the construction of the Cancer
Center, and he stated that the building was successfully constructed
in very challenging circumstances.
Hospitals are subject to greater design review and approval than most
construction projects. The Office of the State Architect reviews
plans and approves them specifically for licensed health care
projects, and the review is extensive, intense, detailed, and the
Office will address the same issues. The hospital has the
responsibility and potential liability to construct safe facilities, and
he took exception to those who imply that somehow the hospital
intends to act in disregard for the safety of the patients or those in
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act upon it, and that is a commitment that they will make.
Wetlands, Pinks, and Views. What is the public value of accepting
the plan of the opponents compared to the cost to the public of
limiting the responsiveness to the hospital. Wetlands - It is
accepted that mitigation is an acceptable alternative and there is a
question of how accessible and valuable is the wetland to the
public. In the alternative proposed by the opponents, there is a
remnant of a wetland created by surface runoff, sandwiched
between a bluff and structures that would be constructed, not
accessible to the public and certainly not able to provide the kind
of wetlands that has been portrayed by those who spoke in support
of the wetlands. Park - Initially the hospital agreed to provide a
consolidated view park that is consistent with not only the plan of
Parks and Recreation but in response to a commitment the hospital
made much earlier when they entertained purchasing the property.
The hospital was responsive to the neighbors and to others by
changing the design to a linear park. Now it is the desire of the
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opponents to increase the size of the linear park to include the
entire surface of the bluff area with the proposition that it would
be a nice amenity for the neighbors. It was never envisioned by
Parks and Recreation as an active park of the opponents' suggested
size. Trews - The hospital met the requirement to maintain or
enhance the views, and to require the hospital to enhance the views
to a greater extent by allowing a five acre park on top of the bluff
which would allow the public to walk to the edge of the bluff,
would be too great a price to pay given what the hospital would
have to forego.
Mr. Stephens referred to the County of Orange Local Coastal
Program Land Use Plan for West Newport. The proposed plan
consists of a total of 100 acres of enhanced wetlands including 7.3
acres of riparian habitat. The Army Corps of Engineers is already
underway with an 84 acre marsh restoration, included in the
development is a 14 acre community park, a 5 acre neighborhood
park, and 18.2 acres of recreation corridor that provides greenbelts,
similar to the backbay pedestrian bike trails, connecting from the
Santa Ana River to the Pacific Coast Highway bike trail. To
portray the five acre park proposed by the opposition and the
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remnant wetlands as the last vestige available to the community is
a misrepresentation in view of what is underway and planned in the
area of West Newport.
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development has to be looked at more than what can happen
within 20 years. The master plan defines the relationship of
activities and defines limits which will be used as an assumption for
placing buildings so the future can be anticipated beyond the 20
years envisioned in the master plan. The impact of fare* the
development on a congested site. Should the sequence of projects,
i.e. what needs to be done now to respond to health care, be
determined by available space on the upper site. It would result in
delays, it would result in impairing eventual replacement of
inpatient development because outpatient facilities will be
constructed in open space and then when it comes time to replace
the inpatient facilities, the hospital would have constructed newer
buildings that will house, according to the alternative plan,
outpatient activities. That would not make sense. If the inpatient
buildings would be logically replaced in the hospital site over a
projected long period of time, there would be a need for as much
available open space as space occupied by the existing buildings
because it is necessary to build and occupy the structures. The
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buildings cannot be vacated and provide the services somewhere
else when the buildings are torn down for rebuilding. If building is
done to some extent, then it would greatly increase the disturbance
that is going to be experienced by the patients who are housed in
those areas and receiving those services. It does not make sense to
make a choice to subject an organization to those kinds of
limitations. The alternative plan would propose that the hospital
make that choice and, thereby, bring on the complexity and
disturbance that will follow with a site of that density. The
fundamental question that has to be answered is, does it make
sense to compel all of this to take place, encumbering the hospital
with a congested site, limiting the hospital's ability to build
buildings that should be built in a way to be functional and
accessible, in order to maintain, on -site, a one and one -half to
three acre wetland as it has been described in the EIR and a five
acre park given all of the resources with both parks and wetlands
that are going to exist in the West Newport area. It is a choice of
cost and benefit, where there is no way that the wetland and the
park can even begin to approach the importance of the hospital's
ability to expand and be responsive.
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Mr. Stephens stated that the hospital has an obligation to try to
work, to minimize and mitigate the impact, but the density site
shift, the alternative, is more than just trying to accommodate the
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neighbors, it will provide a death knell to the ability of the hospital
to be responsive. If the master plan is not approved, as proposed,
and if the alternative is imposed, who benefits? Is it more than the
20,000 inpatients and their families who are admitted to the
hospital annually? Certainly not. Is it all of the patients who
represent the 100,000 outpatient visits and treatments that occur
every year, and is it going to be in their interest to subject them to
the kind of dislocation and difficulty that would be found in a site
that is that dense, or one of the projects is delayed because the
building can only go in an existing space and cannot evolve as
dictated by changes in medical practices and advance technology?
Is it the residents of West Newport who will have access to a major
restored wetlands area with parks, bike trails, and greenbelts, and
how will the five acres and the small isolated wetlands compare or
compete with that? Are those who benefit, the residents most of
all, who are adjacent to the property and have the most to gain by
limiting or excluding its development whatsoever.
Mr. F. W. Evins, Vice President of Facilities, Design and
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Construction for Hoag Hospital, licensed architect, and land use
Tanner, appeared before the Planning Commission. Mr. Evins
provided a slide presentation so as to address concerns expressed
by the opposition during previous public hearings regarding the
subject master plan. Mr. Evins stated that the format will address
e neighbors' concerns and the Draft EIR facts.
The lower campus site contains numerous earthquake faults
md no buildings should be allowed to be built upon it. The DEIR
fates potential seismic impacts to the project remain below a level
A significance. Ground rupture is considered remote because no
eatures associated with a fault were observed on the site.
arthquake faults are prevalent in Southern California, there is no
vidence of active faults on the lower campus site, buildings will be
uilt to the latest seismic standards and Uniform Building Codes
hich, in turn, would prevent structural failure from occurring.
e future construction of the lower campus would force ground water
o build up in the event of an earthquake and cause the structures to
ail and ensuing mud slide would undermine the Vdla Balboa
condominiums. The DEIR states that impacts associated with
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grading on the upper campus, possible impacts on the lower
campus, i.e. liquefaction, sedimentation, subsistence, ground
rupture, and seismically induced slope failure and instability are all
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ImIgnIfIcam. Future structures on The lower campus will be
engineered with redundant systems to prevent hydro - static or water
pressure from building up and accumulating. Such de- watering
systems were successfully incorporated in the Cancer Center, and
the potential for liquefaction on the site, per the DEIR, is low due
to the fact that the site is underlayed by dense and very dense soils.
Gas and &Ara= Sulfide An accumulation of gar could cause an
explosion if development would occur on the lower campus. The
DEIR states that the existing gas collection system on the lower
campus will continue to be expanded as necessary and will use
shallow wells and vacuum collection systems as originally installed
by the City in 1977. Future construction will entail the addition of
gas wells, gas collection and venting system, sensors, vapor
membranes, thereby increasing gas extraction and reducing
potential gas accumulation. These systems have previously been
implemented on -site and have proven to be satisfactory with the
Cancer Center and Child Care Center. The flare stack will be
removed and the gas will be used for hospital energy needs in the
future.
The corrosive nature of soils on the lower campus will erode the gas
collection mitigation systems in future buildings. Based on studies
prepared for the Cancer Center, corrosion control methods will
mitigate problems associated with underground steel, utilities and
concrete. Mr. Evins explained the policy that would be used during
the design of the gas protection system for various buildings by the
methane engineer so as to be compatible with the site, soils, and
materials.
W - The natural wetlands on -site were once apart of the Santa
Ana River Channel and are subject to tidelands regulations. Mr.
Evins described the area that is vegetation on -site. The DEIR
states that the original Coastal bluffs extended out to West Coast
Highway, and the wetlands or lower mesa was created by
excavation over the past 35 years when the bluffs were cut back
and the previous slope was moved approximately 200 feet
northward to where it presently exists. The wetlands lack tidal
flow, and cannot be subject to tidelands regulations. The wetland's
communities that are presently on the site came into existence
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within the past 25 years. Mr. Evins described several slides taken
during the past 30 years indicating the Arches Bridge, West Coast
Highway, the present lower campus, the movement of the bluff
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Wca auu Wcuallus area, Me upper campus, and e resIdeME
condominiums.
Concerns were expressed that the three acre wetland provides a
valuable habitat and is home to a significant number of animals and
plants, some of which are sensitive and endangered species. The
DEIR states that the wetlands on the lower campus are considered
to possess relative low wildlife habitat values. There is a total of
1.25 acres of wetland communities which will be impacted by the
project. The site does not serve as a critical support area for any
nearby wildlife populations, and wetlands do not support substantial
wildlife populations. No sensitive plant or animal species are known
to use the site on a regular basis and none have been observed on
site nor are they expected to occur.
Concerns were expressed that the lower campus development will
destroy valuable wetlands and mitigation measures may not work-
The DEIR states that off -site relocation of the wetlands is
preferable to the preservation of the existing wetland area on -site
since the habitat value of the existing wetlands is low. The project
will only impact wetlands that are marshy and possess relatively low
habitat values. The lead Government agency, the Army Corps of
Engineers, makes provisions for off -site mitigation which assures no
net loss of habitat values via off -site mitigation. Off -site mitigation
measures as provided for in the EIR assure that the standard
methodology, controls and monitoring, to be followed in this
mitigation will enhance and expand an existing, fully functional
wetland eco- system.
Public Concerns were expressed that the Villa Balboa
Association does not agree with the hospital that the views would be
enhanced from the bicycle path. The DEIR states that the master
plan was drafted with the intent of following the City's General
Plan and realization of the importance of preserving and enhancing
public views of the ocean, Newport bay, and Catalina Island. In
order to understand how the views exist and how they are
enhanced, it is necessary to understand the methodology the City
pursued. There were seven view points selected along the bike
trail. The public views were dictated that they would be from the
center of the bike trail, 4 feet above the bike trail, and looking
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towards the turning basin, out to the ocean, and to Catalina Island.
It is also important to understand the topography of the site. Ibfr.
Evins described views from the bike trail and in front of the
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vantage point immediately behind the Cancer Center is the lowest
point of the bike trail on the site and moving up to the end of the
site there is almost a 15 foot difference in elevation. He pointed
out that during excavation on the lower campus area that the bluff
was cut back and views were created, and in the future when
buildings are constructed there will be views that are created
between buildings. The master plan was based on the City's view
analysis, and the hospital molded and crafted the building height
envelope zones. In each zone it is stated that no building can be
built any higher than the existing bluff, and they are all crafted
from 2 to 6 feet below the existing bluff. A three dimensional
computerized model was constructed depicting building envelope
zones and not buildings. The DEIR states that because the
proposed development is consistent with City plans and policies
and does not eliminate but rather enhances ocean, Newport bay,
Catalina views, it is not considered a significant impact. The
master plan development would enhance 12 of 19 view sheds, not
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affect 4 of 19 view sheds, and diminish 3 of 19 view sheds.
View Park - When the hospital purchased the property it was
agreed they would donate .8 of.an acre or 35,200 square feet. It is
at the western end of the site that they envisioned the view park,
it is the highest point on the site, and it would provide enhanced
views of the turning basin, the harbor, the ocean, and Catalina
Island. It was a consolidated view park that was initially proposed
by the hospital and endorsed by City staff. A 20 foot wide linear
park was proposed by Villa Balboa, and endorsed by the Parks,
Beaches and Recreation Commission. The hospital revised the
plans to include a 20 foot wide linear park.
The Villa Balboa Alternative Plan. Mr. Evins addressed deficiencies
of the alternative plan as follows: The Villa Balboa alternative plan
is inconsistent with the Land Use Plan per the General Plan. The
basic intent of the plan is to shift 50 percent of the development
from the lower campus to the upper campus. It is functionally not
responsible or flexible, it is environmentally inferior to the
proposed plan as it is documented by the EIR. It would be much
more costly to the hospital and, thereby, the general public to
pursue such a plan, and from an engineering standpoint, it is
unworkable. Shifting 50 percent of the lower campus development
to the upper campus would provide the same square footage but it
would provide a different approach to medical services. It would
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all national trends and all hospitals try to get away from. As far as
functional deficiencies, the plan is rigid and dictated uses. Basically
all of the uses proposed for the lower campus are not necessarily
what the hospital would build. There is no parking provided for
functionally on the upper campus. While the alternative plan is
more than doubling the size of the upper campus, it was not
explained bow parking would occur, how to construct an additional
parking structure that would house 1,100 automobiles. Is it not
desirable to build these uses to inpatient hospital standards, that it
would be infeasible to build a three or four level parking structure,
and then add three or four levels of medical offices above the
structure. The environmental deficiencies of the alternative project
are evident. It degrades the wetland without mitigations.
According to the DEIR there are greater cumulative substantial
significant and unavoidable impacts on earth resources, land use,
transportation, air quality, noise, visual aesthetics, public services,
and construction. The economic deficiencies are self - evident. It
would hamstring the hospital from being able to pursue what it
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truly needs to pursue, which is incremental development based on
need. The alternative plan states that it would provide for off -site
relocation of services, and temporarily move things around, there
are costs associated with that concept. It could double if not triple,
the entire cost of the hospital's planned development over the 20
year period. The engineering problems of the alternative plan are
insurmountable. The hospital would not be able to build the
structures on the site because of the seismic codes involved with
them. It would not be feasible to adequately assure that the parking
structure, as envisioned in the alternate plan going subterranean,
would meet the seismic safety standards with the buildings above
them. The Villa Balboa Shift Plan is not a realistic alternative, and
it should not be considered to provide a framework for future
health care for this community.
Mr. Evins pointed out from slides, the areas surrounding the
hospital, including Seafare, Villa Balboa, Versailles, and Balboa
Coves. Villa Balboa requested that the mass and density of the
lower campus be reduced to be consistent with the surrounding
area. The Villa Balboa condominiums are 1.00 FAR; Versailles
1.18 FAR; Balboa Coves 1.10 FAR; Hoag's lower campus is .65
FAR. The conclusion is that the lower campus as proposed at .65
FAR is less dense than the surrounding developments.
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facility. The hospital objectives are meeting the health care needs
of the community, but if they are to expand the existing third floor
ICU capacity in the tower and expand the first floor OR surgery
capacity, the solution is to expand on the west side of the existing
nursing tower. The first floor OR units, the third floor critical care
and intensive care units, those are the driving forces and the
hospital's needs in pursuing the building. The hospital would couple
the existing units with the OR units and basically extrude them out.
It would minimize disruption and cost of duplication of services to
the hospital, and naturally it would maximize efficiency,
adjacencies, and land use. Mr. Evins explained from slides, that
the structure would not extend into an area that had been
previously expressed during the public hearing by Mr. Banks, and
he explained the proposed floor expansion plan. Mr. Evins
addressed previous statements that the cantilevered building is
unacceptable. It is the position of the hospital to accept that
limitation and to go back and work within it because the building
program is so important to the hospital. The critical care /surgery
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addition location provides economies of scale, it provides
adjacencies to existing support services and infrastructure, and it is
a consolidation of similar services and use zones that are critical in
the hospital. Currently there are four intensive units throughout
the hospital on three different levels. Shared staffing, materials
flow, improved patient care, minimal loss of disruption services,
efficient use of available land, minimal demolition, reconstruction
of existing services, are all very important. Also the building
provides something for the future. In terms of the basement level,
the communication and computer services would be housed there,
thereby freeing up other areas on the existing campus.
The location options for the critical care building are the west, the
ast, the north, and the south. If the services would be tied to the
north side of the tower, the impacts would be to the main central
laboratory, the radiology department, dietary services and cafeteria,
and all of the support services. The tower is built of very heavy
feel and concrete, and the existing master plan does not take into
consideration the demolition, it is an anchor to the hospital. Major
utilities run through the tower that support the rest of the hospital,
d it is not feasible to remove the laboratory and the radiology
department and still have a functional hospital. The emergency
oom is located just on the other side, the impact of that besides
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building was built somewhere else to replace said services so the
building could go in place of the critical care /surgery addition. The
east side impact is similar. The services that would be lost are
cardiology, cath laboratory, maternity services, surgery recovery,
heart surgery suites, central pharmacy and materials management
and severe concerns about corridor circulation and fire exiting.
This is in the core of the hospital, and is surrounded by buildings.
The south side impact is where there is the main portal to the
hospital. It is where all of the shipping and receiving comes in, all
of the materials are distributed, it is also associated with the
cardio- vascular and intensive care unit, the Cancer Center link
tunnel and the lower campus, all of the OR storage, outpatient
treatment center, and GI labs. The DEIR states that although the
location of the critical care unit on the west side of the existing
tower will contribute to a decrease in space between the existing
and future hospital structures and adjacent residential units, the
setbacks proposed with the master plan development are more
stringent than setback requirements identified in the City's Zoning
Code. Therefore, project development in accordance with the
minimum setbacks would insure that land use impacts related to
the setbacks are mitigated to a greater extent than required by the
City's Zoning Code. In consideration of the above facts, it was
concluded that the proposed location of the critical care /surgery
addition is a logical place for the facility.
Mr. Burr Allegaert, 9792 Ocean Crest Drive, Huntington Beach,
appeared before the Planning Commission in support of the
proposed master plan. Mr. Allegaert addressed the master plan
and the DEIR. He said that the master plan is in response to a
1987 request from the City, and the plan is in conformance with the
General Plan, Land Use Plan, and Traffic Phasing Ordinance. The
EIR stated that the proposed project as mitigated will not create
a significant impact on the environment except in the areas of
construction noise and cumulative affects on air quality. The Floor
Area Ratio proposed for the lower campus is less dense than the
surrounding residential communities. The master plan will
significantly improve views from the bike trail. The hospital has
met with the neighboring communities and has tried to be
responsive to their concerns, and the plan has been changed and
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enhanced a number of times. Hoag Hospital has provided
numerous public benefits to the community, not the least of which
are the dedication of a public view park and the giving away of 2-
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paying over $1,000,000.00 towards the construction. Hoag Hospital
has given Balboa Coves a safe signalized entryway to their
community, and the hospital has provided funding for the parldng
at the new lot at the comer of Superior Avenue and West Coast
Highway. Hoag Hospital is an excellent, if not world class full-
service, not for profit, community hospital that provides superb
medical services to 20,000 inpatients and over 100,000 outpatient
visits which has contributed to the health and welfare of the
community for the past 40 years. The hospital responded to the
request of the Planning Commission for a master plan which, as
mitigated, would be in conformance with the City's plans, policies,
and regulations. However, there is a small group of vocal
residents, neighboring homeowners, who are resisting change. He
questioned what the problem is in granting entitlement to the
hospital in order to use its property.
Motion
Motion was made and voted on to continue Item No. 1 after Items
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The Planning Commission recessed at 7:30 p.m. and reconvened at
7:40 p.m. to open the public hearings for Items No. 2 through No.
9. The Planning Commission recessed at 8:50 p.m. and reconvened
at 9:00 p.m. to continue Item No. 1.
Mrs. Ellen Wilcox, 2027 Deborah Lane, appeared before the
Planning Commission to support the master plan, and she
commended the Planning Commission for the approval of the
hospital's emergency room. Mrs. Wilcox stated that the master
plan meets the General Plan and Traffic Phasing Ordinance
requirements. Mrs. Wilcox stated that the City has a quality, full-
service, community-based hospital that has given health care to the
citizens for over 40 years. Approximately 6,000 persons per year
have made contributions totalling $2,000,000.00 to assist the
hospital in needed growth and to be certain that the very best of
medical equipment is available for the professionals. Members of
the community volunteer over 70,000 hours to make patients feel
comfortable and cared for while they are being treated for their
medical problems. Mrs. Wilcox addressed the personal care that
her family has received at the hospital. She said that it does not
seem fair that a few people who moved in around the hospital after
it was built would be able to deny expansion of the hospital for the
rest of the community.
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the Planning Commission in support of the master plan. He
addressed the numerous hearings that the representatives of the
hospital have had with staff and residents concerning the master
plan. He stated that if the original bluff still existed, the adjacent
residents would not have the view that currently exists, and
inasmuch as proper drainage was not originally provided by the
developer, a wetland was created on the site. He suggested a
mitigation of the wetland in West Newport. He said that be was
offended to see people redoing.a plan that is very delicate, very
sensitive, and internal. He stated that the recommended envelope
is the maximum build -out, and view corridors will be provided
between the buildings. The hospital is needed and they should be
given the right to use their property.
Commissioner Pomeroy addressed the building envelopes, and he
said that it is assumed that they will not be built out to the extent
of the envelope and it is assumed there will be view corridors.
However, if the envelopes provided for certain percentages that
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would be view corridors, certain percentages that would be set
back, then everyone would feel much more comfortable with the
bulk and mass. Commissioner Pomeroy and Mr. Blurock addressed
a Site Plan Review and view corridors. Mr. Blurock stated that the
Floor Area Ratio will restrict using the total site.
Commissioner Debay requested a clarification of a Site Plan
Review. Ms. Temple explained that a Site Plan Review can
specifically be set up to address any site planning issues that the
Commission would consider important. The original drafted Site
Plan Review that was distributed to the Commission was intended
to address the massing and bulk of the buildings on West Coast
Highway. If there are other issues or reasons why the Commission
would want to have certain types or sizes or positions of structures
subject to additional review than staff could provide specific review
provisions for the issue areas.
Mr. Jim Orstad, 11 Summerwind, appeared before the Planning
Commission, and he addressed the positive experiences that his
family has had at the wetlands. He expressed his appreciation for
the hospital; however, hospitals are supposed to heal and not harm,
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City's are supposed to protect and not let things harm, and he said
the hospital project did harm the City when a part of the wetland
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z ea. tie saia Inat e nospital nas not come up witn an
alternate plan to beautify the wetland.
Mrs. Sharon Pence, 725 Via Lido Soud, appeared before the
Planning Commission, and she expressed her support of the master
plan. She expressed her appreciation for the wetlands that
currently exist in the City; however, she stated that the hospital
provides convenient quality care and cooperates in educational
programs in the City. She disputed the claim that the lower
campus is a residential area inasmuch as the lower campus located
on West Coast Highway is a commercial area. West Coast
Highway is not currently well landscaped, and the development of
the lower campus will enhance the City. She sympathized with the
neighbors living adjacent to the hospital; however, residents
throughout the City are living with a variety of inconveniences.
The residents have the advantages of living in an open area with an
open feeling; nearness to the beach; ocean breezes; and views. The
hospital has tried to be a good neighbor to the residents by
installing mechanisms that have been previous concerns. The .
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residents do not have the right to dictate the use of private
property, and she said that the City needs and wants the project to
go forward as it has been thoughtfully and tastefully designed.
W. Chris Welsh, 1104 Park Avenue, appeared before the Planning
Commission He said that he is a professional property tax appeal
specialist, and in reference to concerns that were previously
expressed regarding a reassessment of personal property, Mr.
Welsh explained that it would be difficult to obtain a reduced
assessment for a change in view, and it would be even tougher
without a member of the Assessor's Office coming out to inspect
the view. He said that it has been his experience that a reduction
in property taxes has been caused by declining market value
because of the general trend in the real estate industry. Mr. Welsh
expressed his support of the hospital and the technology that is
available to the residents. He stated that private donations support
the hospital and he said that every condition that is added costs
private dollars, and he recommended the conditions be kept to a
minimum because they cost dollars that would otherwise go to
health care.
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Mr. Paul Nyquist, 1212 Cambridge Lane, appeared before the
Planning Commission He said that the master plan is a health
care issue and not an Irvine Company development. A national
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UU11%ourn tshe=i care at a cost Mat Is asona a an �s accep a e
to as many people as possible. Hoag Hospital has provided quality
health care at a reasonable cost to as many people as possible, and
the hospital is in the bottom 25 percent in terms of daily health
care costs and admissions to the hospital. One of the reasons why
health care costs are kept reasonable for the hospital is because of
the community-wide support for the hospital. The issue that should
be focused on for decades to come is how can Hoag Hospital
deliver quality health care at a reasonable cost to as many people
as possible. He said that the objections to the master plan are
counter- productive to that issue. The higher cost of health care the
less accessible the hospital or health care facilities is, and the
hospital's master plan is designed to provide quality, accessibility at
a reasonable cost. He stated that the decision that the Planning
Commission and City Council makes will affect the community for
decades, and the decision should be made wisely and with the
community as a whole in mind and not with the special interests of
a small group of people who are really looking out for their own
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interests and not the interests of the entire community.
Dr. Benjamin Wright, 804 West Ocean Front, appeared before the
Planning Commission. He stated that rather than consider Hoag
Hospital a regional medical center he would consider it a state -of-
the -art hospital, and the medical community no longer has to send
their patients away from the support of family and friends to
receive care that they cannot have at Hoag. The community owes
the hospital a commendation for the services they provide and the
residents will continue to demand that level of excellence from the
hospital. The cost of inpatient medical care and the innovations in
medical treatment and equipment continue to fuel the development
of outpatient care. Outpatient care represents a medical system of
delivery, and it is necessary to combine equipment for specialized
people who are well- trained in a certain area, and people who need
a certain common health care. It is ineffective and difficult to
group the very sick people with the well persons. If a number of
systems would be provided in one building there would be a
compromising of equipment, the space, and the staff. Dr. Wright
opined that a multi-use building on the upper campus may hamper
the hospital's ability to maintain its level of excellence.
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Mr. Jim Dale, 434 Tustin Avenue, appeared before the Planning
Commission, as a Co- Chairman of Hoag 2010. He addressed the
concerns regarding the wetlands. The wetlands were originally a
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constructed the 405 Freeway. Mr. Dale expressed his support of
wetlands and his participation in wetlands activities when he was
Marine Division President of the Newport Harbor Chamber of
Commerce in 1979. Mr. Dale addressed the numerous functions
that the wetlands provide as recognized by the U. S. Army Corps
of Engineers. The wetlands on the lower campus site do not fall
within the eight categories defined as important wetlands. The site
does not serve as a critical support area for any nearby wildlife
population; the site does not support substantial wildlife
populations; no sensitive species are known to utilize the site on a
regular basis; no sensitive or endangered plant or animals have
been observed on the site; the results of repeated surveys on the
site by numerous observers support the conclusion that the site
does not serve as a stop -over site for substantial numbers of
migrating birds because of the proximity to larger and more
attractive wetlands. The cattail marsh is over - grown, it lacks
sufficient shoreline and open water beaches that attract ducks and
wading birds. The wetlands lack tidal flow. The area is a small,
isolated, man-made marsh with confirmed low habitat
environmental value. Hoag Hospital has agreed to mitigate the
wetlands off -site in accordance with Government regulations that
are applicable at the time. Other areas where mitigation could
occur would include Bolsa Chica, Upper Newport Bay, and West
Newport. Mr. Dale emphasized that the wetland is located on
private property. The master plan is vital to the community, and
the great benefit by the hospital to the community is their ability
to provide outstanding health care to the community. The hospital
has been a team player with the community for many years. Mr.
Dale addressed the personal experiences that his family has. had
with Hoag Hospital.
Mr. Ivan Vasco, 200 Paris Lane, appeared before the Planning
Commission. He expressed his support of the hospital; however,
he stated that the hospital should be considerate of the height
restrictions and long term utilization of the land on the upper and
lower campus.
Ms. Rayleen Miracle, 4 Seaside Circle, appeared before the
Planning Commission as a real estate broker. She said that the
view properties in the area have been difficult to sell because of
concerns regarding the proposed development. Ms. Miracle
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the hospital.
Mr. John Miller, P. O. Box 1475, appeared before the Planning
Commission. He addressed the low occupancy rate of medical
buildings in the area, and he questioned the need for a vast
expansion of the hospital. The previous approvals of medical
buildings in the area have set a precedent to continue approving
medical facilities.
Ms. Dorothy Hutchison, 4011 Seashore Drive, appeared before the
Planning Commission on behalf of SPON. She addressed the
supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Report. Ms. Temple
repeated previous statements that she made at the beginning of the
subject public hearing regarding the supplemental DEIR. Ms.
Hutchison expressed surprise that the medical community has such
little information from the scientific community about the
importance of wetlands.
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CARRIED.
In response to a request posed by Commissioner Pomeroy
requesting a summarization of changes to the 40 changes that were
made in Exhibit "A' and distributed to the Planning Commission
prior to the subject public hearing, Ms. Temple explained that a
substantial number of changes to the mitigation measures were
enumerated in the Response to Documents that the Planning
Commission received. Additional mitigation measures related to
air quality and methane gas hazards.
a result of additional testimony and additional analysis, Ms.
Temple referred to the following Mitigation Measures: No. 105
requiring Hoag Hospital to submit a letter from the City of
Newport Beach to the State Architect indicating that the hospital
is in compliance with all of the conditions; No. 106 requiring that
wetlands mitigation be at a ratio of 1.5:1 for areas determined by
the permitting agencies subject to mitigation and that mitigation
shall be required to occur within the boundaries of the City of
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Newport Beach or its westerly Sphere -of- Influence (the West
Newport area); No. 107 requiring non - vehicular activities which
occur in the vicinity of the service/access road in the loaded dock
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MIT be resnUfel n e ours of am. an p.m.
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The following conditions were added to Development Agreement
No. 5:. that the Agreement be for a term of 20 years; that the
requirement of initial mass grading of the lower campus be
accomplished in a single increment; that the grading shall include
initial site preparation work for the final grading of the park, the
installation of the crib wall and the roadbed preparation for the
service road; that upon the initial mass grading that interim
landscaping for the purpose of controlling erosion, siltation and the
production of dust be accomplished; that Hoag Hospital shall
contribute to the City of Newport Beach a sum of money sufficient
to provide for 50 percent of the costs of the planned
pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Superior and that this be made prior
to the issuance of the initial grading; that Hoag Hospital shall
design, grade and improve and dedicate the 0.8 acre linear park
subject to the acceptance and approval of the City Grading
Engineer, the Parks Beaches and Recreation Commission and the
City Council. Ms. Temple stated that the City is requiring the
hospital to improve the park as well as to do the initial grading.
Ms. Temple stated that a condition was added to Variance No.
1180 that related to the covenant.
Significant modifications were made relating to the Planned
Community District Regulations. Item No. 3, Additionally, the
building bulk limit shall be specified as 0.90 for all structures including
above grade covered parking on the lower campus, was added
inasmuch as the PC text did not include the building bulk limit
specified in the FAR Ordinance and the General Plan; Item No.
7 with the further limitation that the critical care /surgery additional
all not extend beyond the westerly line of the existing tower. The
original section was to establish a setback on the westerly side of
the upper campus to the easterly edge of the existing service access
road, and that would limit the critical care /surgery addition beyond
the suggested limit. Item No. 8 is staffs attempt to address the
direction of the Commission to come up with an articulation
setback for West Coast Highway. This setback is in two separate
components: the first would establish what might be called a
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horizontal articulation requirement and would maintain the basic
setback on West Coast Highway as being 25 feet but for only the first
oor up to 14 feet, on the second floor up to a height of 28 feet the
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She further explained that a vertical articulation requirement was
added that would require the faces of the building move back and
forth on the setback, and that would be a percentage articulation
requirement which is common and exhibited in the staff report.
Staff is sensitive to the enactment of restrictive articulation
requirements inasmuch as they are not what is typically done in the
City. Therefore a provision has been added that the hospital could
request revisions to the requirements through a Site Plan Review
process. Item No. 14, Any enclosure required pursuant to this
requirement may encroach into any required setback upon the review
and approval of a Modification as set forth in Chapter 20.81 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code was added inasmuch as it would
require the enclosure of the loading dock. It was the feeling of
staff that if it could be enclosed it was feasible that an
encroachment into a setback would be acceptable. No. 17, a
modification of the Site Plan Review Section. It was altered from
the one previously distributed to the Planning Commission .
inasmuch as the previous Site Plan Review addresses West Coast
Highway, and the modified section allows for the variation from the
articulated setback requirement as opposed to being required for
buildings of a certain size. Commissioner Pomeroy indicated that
no Site Plan Review would be required if the building heights,
articulations, and setbacks are met and the hospital chooses to
build within said requirements.
In response to a request posed by Chairman Di Sano, Ms. Temple
repeated her previous comments regarding the supplemental Draft
Environmental Impact Report at the beginning of the public
hearing.
Commissioner Merrill questioned staffs suggestion of eliminating
the critical care /surgery addition. He said that he did not know of
anywhere on the campus that the addition could be added unless
it was piggy- backed where it is proposed. He said that the
requested site is the easiest place to build the addition and the
most accessible, and he explained why the hospital's request would
be the most logical from a construction access availability. Mr.
Hewicker stated that concerns were expressed by the Planning
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Commission during the January 23, 1992, Planning Commission
meeting and previous public hearings regarding the hospital, and
the Commission requested that staff prepare reports for said
concerns. He said that staff responded to said concerns by
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and intelligent decision to the City Council. Commissioner Debay
concurred with Commissioner Merrill's foregoing comment
regarding the critical care /surgery addition. Commissioner
Pomeroy stated that he opposed the cantilevered structure that the
hospital originally proposed; however, he pointed out that the
hospital stated that the cantilevered addition would be eliminated.
Mr. Michael Stephens and Mr. F. W. Evins reappeared before the
Planning Commission on behalf of a request by Chairman Di Sano.
Mr. Stephens stated that Mr. Evins would address mitigation
measures and conditions that the hospital considers major concerns.
Mr. Evins addressed the following mitigation measures and
conditions: Mitigation Measure No. 31 regarding the restriction of
the westside service roadway; No. 78 regarding overhead power line
relocation; No. 92 regarding construction traffic; No. 100 regarding
the bicycle overpass; No. 106 regarding wetlands mitigation within
the City; Item No. 107 regarding non - vehicular activities.
Development Agreement No. 5, Condition No. 1 regarding the 20
year term; Condition No. 2 regarding mass grading of the lower .
campus; Condition No. 4 regarding 50% of the costs of the planned
pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Superior Avenue; Condition No. 5
regarding improvements to the park dedication. Variance No. 1180,
Finding No. 7--it is the opinion of staff that a two story building in
this area would virtually eliminate these impacts. It is, therefore,
suggested by staff that a height limit be defined for these areas based
upon an extension of the cancer center at two stories only. Ms.
Temple responded that the alterations to the height zones would
be included in the Resolution in the Planned Community text. Mr.
Evins requested further review of the Planned Community District
Regulations, Item No. 2, No. 4, No. 5, No. 6, No. 7, No. 8, No. 13,
No. 14, No. 15, No. 16, and No.. 17.
response to a question posed by Chairman Di Sano with respect
to Mitigation Measure No. 106 regarding wetlands mitigation, Mr.
Evins explained that the applicant is concerned with the sentence
that mitigation shall occur within the corporate boundaries of the City
of Newport Beach or its westerly Sphere -of- Influence. Mr. Evins
explained that the applicant would prefer that the mitigation
measure be modified inasmuch as a lead agency may determine
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that a mitigation site is not available within the boundaries of the
City. Ms. Temple stated that a Government agency would normally
take a proposed mitigation plan and critique the plan and suggest
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applicant is concerned that they may not be able to come up with
a plan that resource agencies will approve. Commissioner Pomeroy
and Ms. Temple discussed the feasibility of fresh water wetlands in
West Newport and Big Canyon.
Commissioner Merrill addressed mitigation measures regarding
methane gas and hydrogen sulfide, and he asked if the conditions
were written prior to the letter from Merrill Wright dated February
3, 1992. Ms. Temple explained that the mitigation measures were
written prior to the receipt of Mr. Wright's letter. The additional
mitigation measures give a greater level of comfort in relationship
to the issue. Commissioner Merrill referred to Mitigation Measure
No. 52 requiring gas sample from the Newport Beach Townhomes,
and Ms. Temple explained that the mitigation measure is a
suggested change by the applicant.
Chairman Di Sano referred to Mitigation Measure No. 78
regarding overhead power lines. Dick Hofstadt, Subdivison
Engineer, explained that if the utility is only serving the hospital
then the requirement would be to underground. Chairman Di Sano
emphatically expressed his opposition to the aesthetics of the power
line, and he stated that he would hope that the hospital would give
consideration to underground the utility for safety, or more
importantly, for beautification.
Mr. Evins suggested that Mitigation Measure No. 78 be modified
to state In conjunction with the critical care /surgery addition and
delete Upper Campus Master Plan expansion. He explained that
Upper Campus Master Plan expansion means anywhere on the
upper campus whereas critical care /surgery addition would be a
utility tunnel that would be developed beneath the road to the
power plant. Chairman Di Sano concurred.
Commissioner Merrill addressed the landscaping of ficus trees. Mr.
Evins explained that the applicant has agreed to pay three- quarters
of the cost of planting 30 ficus benjamina 24 inch box trees on
Villa Balboa's property. The trees are in the process of being
planted. In response to concerns expressed by Commissioner
Merrill and Mr. Hofstadt, Mr. Evins replied that the trees were
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concern wim Fe—spect to step
setbacks applying regressively as the building goes up in height, and
then having to lay on the vertical articulation on each level.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that his original suggestion as a
compromise was to increase the setback, and the building would be
set back starting at 15 feet, going to 20 feet, and then to 25 feet
wherein staff has come back with further suggestions. He said that
he would prefer the buildings closer to West Coast Highway if it
was possible to lower the over -all height by 2 or 3 feet, which
would still allow the same number of stories, and it would satisfy
the concerns of the residents in Villa Balboa.
Commissioner Merrill addressed the reference in the staff report
regarding vertical articulation wherein it states that A wall surface
on any level shall be no longer than 80 feet without a break; a recess
or offset measuring at least 20 feet in depth and ...that vary the depth
of the building by a minimum of 4 feet. Commissioner Merrill asked
if the reference is requesting a setback of 4 feet for 20 feet or 20
feet back. Ms. Temple explained that an illustration of the
articulation requirement with different dimensions is attached to
the staff report. The articulation requirement is either one large
one or many small ones. It is 20 feet deep for 25 percent of the
building or many small 4 foot articulations.
Commissioner Pomeroy requested the hospital provide the slide to
the Commission indicating the maximum building envelope.
Mr. Hewicker addressed the concept of a landscaped street with a
minimum standard of a 35 foot setback to any building throughout
the City. He asked if it was the intent of the Commission to allow
a setback as shallow as 15 feet along West Coast Highway even if
the plan is for one story buildings. Mr. Hewicker stated that the
setbacks that are being addressed from the right -of -way on West
Coast Highway, and the only area where the setback comes into
play, is the area along the easterly section of the property between
the entrance drive and the easterly edge because from the entrance
drive westerly the applicant is providing a setback well in excess of
35 feet. Further discussion ensued between staff and Commissioner
Pomeroy and Commissioner Debay regarding setback areas along
West Coast Highway. Mr. Hewicker stated that it is an opportunity
for the City to master plan a very large chunk of property and the
Commission should not be thinking along the same lines as
property that was subdivided decades ago.
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the City of what the hospital is giving in exchange for the
Development Agreement. Chairman Di Sano and Commissioner
Pomeroy requested a report what is in agreement between the
applicant and the City and what is not in agreement.
Chairman Di Sano referred to Mitigation Measure No. 100 stating
that The project sponsor may make a contribution of funds to the City
of Newport Beach to assist the City in the construction of a bicycle
overpass crossing Superior Avenue. The amount of contribution will
be determined by the City Council; and will be specified in the project
Development Agreement. Ms. Temple stated that said mitigation
measure is not consistent with the Development Agreement where
there is a reference in Condition No. 4 to 50 percent of the cost.
She said that staff would provide a ballpark amount to the
Commission prior to the February 20, 1992, Planning Commission
meeting. Commissioner Pomeroy stated that the neighbors are not
proponents to a bicycle bridge across Superior Avenue. Mr.
Hewicker stated that the subject bridge has been in the General
Plan since the City developed a development plan for Cal -Trans
West parcel. It has not been described as a massive bridge
inasmuch as it is a wooden structure that spans Superior Avenue
and continues the bicycle trail to West Newport. Ms. Temple
stated that in order to warrant a Development Agreement there
needs to be a significant amount of up -front costs to the project
proponent that would not be recovered if City rules and regulations
changed. The applicant would be given protection from subsequent
changes and there needs to be an early monetary expenditure for
items of public benefit. Discussion ensued regarding the funds
pertaining to a Development Agreement.
Commissioner Debay asked if the hospital could develop the
critical care /surgery addition without the basement inasmuch as she
had concerns regarding the excavation of dirt. Mr. Evins explained
that the computer services and main communications are under
buildings that were constructed in the 1950's and 1960's. It is the
intent to relocate said services to the western side of the campus,
the newer side where the services would serve the tower and be
able to provide a link to serve the lower campus. Mr. Evins stated
that excavation will be required in the area whether or not a
basement is constructed.
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regarding wetlands mitigation be modified to add unless otherwise
required by a lead agency. Discussion ensued regarding the concern
to keep the wetlands in the City.
Commissioner Merrill expressed his concern that the park
dedication area would be included in the gross area as stated in the
Planned Community text, No. 2. Discussion ensued regarding the
requirement.
Ms. Temple concurred with Commissioner Pomeroy that the
Commission has the alternative of not being required to approve
a Development Agreement and to only take action on the master
plan.
Chairman Di Sano suggested the following issues to straw vote at
the February 20, 1992, Planning Commission meeting: the potential
that the Commission vote and discuss the amendment to the
Planned Community District Regulations; certify and discuss the
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certification of the EIR as far as the Planning Commission is
concerned; the Traffic Study; the Variance; and talking specifically
to the northside, the westside; eastside, southside of the critical
care /surgery addition; the setback from West Coast Highway and
the crib style buildings; the Site Plan Review provision; and
Development Agreement.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that one issue that cannot be
mitigated in the process is the constant disruption of construction.
He suggested that the residents be given a reprieve of 20 constant
years of construction.
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Item No.2
Request to resubdivide an existing lot into a single parcel of land
for a two family residential condominium development on property
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located in the R -2 District.
Approved
LOCATION: Lot 6, Block 11, Balboa Tract, located at 813
East Bay Avenue, on the southerly side of
East Bay Avenue between Main Street and A
Street, in Central Balboa.
ZONE: R -2
APPLICANT: Ross and Susan Whipple, Anaheim
OWNERS: Same as applicant
ENGINEER/
SURVEYOR: RdM Surveying, Inc., Costa Mesa
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that inasmuch as the
existing single family dwelling was constructed on the site in the
early 1900's and that at one time there may have been one or two
additional dwelling units at the subject location, Condition No. 13
regarding a park dedication fee be modified to state That a park
dedication fee for one dwelling unit shall be paid in accordance with
Chapter 19.50 of the Municipal Code, if
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and
Mr. Paul Balalis, 1129 East Balboa Boulevard, appeared before the
Planning Commission on behalf of the applicant and he concurred
with the findings and conditions in Exhibit "A ", as modified.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public
hearing was closed at this time.
Motion
Motion was made and voted on to approve Resubdivision No. 974
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Absent
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1. That the design of the subdivision will not conflict with any
easements acquired by the public at large for access through
or use of the property within the proposed subdivision.
2. That public improvements may be required of a developer
per Section 19.08.020 of the Municipal Code and Section
66415 of the Subdivision Map Act.
3. That the proposed resubdivision presents no problems from
a planning standpoint.
CONDITIONS:
1. That a parcel map be recorded prior to occupancy. That
the parcel map be prepared so that the bearings relate to
the State Plane Coordinate System. Monuments (one inch
iron pipe with tag) shall be set on each lot corner unless
otherwise approved by the Subdivision Engineer.
Monuments shall be protected in place if installed prior to
completion of the construction project.
2. That all improvements be constructed as required by
Ordinance and the Public Works Department.
3. That a standard subdivision agreement and accompanying
surety be provided in order to guarantee satisfactory
completion of the public improvements if it is desired to
record a parcel map prior to the completion of the public
improvements.
4. That each dwelling unit shall be served with an individual
water service and sewer lateral connection to the public
water and sewer systems unless otherwise approved by the
Public Works Department.
5. That the deteriorated curb, gutter and sidewalk be
reconstructed along the East Bay Avenue frontage and that
a concrete approach be constructed along the alley frontage.
All work shall be completed under an encroachment permit
issued by the Public Works Department.
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the alley frontage.
7. That all vehicular access to the property shall be from the
adjacent alley unless otherwise approved by the City
Council.
8. That County Sanitation District fees be paid prior to
issuance of any building permits.
9. That disruption caused by construction work along roadways
and by movement of construction vehicles shall be
minimized by proper use of traffic control equipment and
flagmen. Traffic control and transportation of equipment
and materials shall be conducted in accordance with state
and local requirements.
10. That overhead utilities serving the site be undergrounded to
the nearest appropriate pole in accordance with Section
19.24.140 of the Municipal Code. The power pole located
at the southeasterly comer of the property shall be moved
back out of the center of alley to a location approved by the
Edison Company and the Public Works Department.
11. That any proposed subterranean parking garage have a
minimum entrance elevation of 9.00 MLLW (6.27 MSL)
unless otherwise approved by the Public Works Department.
That driveway width and slopes shall conform to City
Standards.
12. That Coastal Commission approval shall be obtained prior
to the recordation of the parcel map.
13. That a park dedication fee for one dwelling unit shall be
paid in accordance with Chapter 19.50 of the Municipal
Code, if required.
14. That this resubdivision shall expire if the map has not been
recorded within 3 years of the date of approval, unless an
extension is granted by the Planning Commission.
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Item No.3
Request to amend the Newport Place Planned Community
Development Standards so as to redesignate 11,458 square feet of
A749
(Res lzao)
existing development entitlement for an athletic club, to be used
Approved
for office use, on property located in Professional and Business
Offices Site 5 of the Newport Place Planned Community.
LOCATION: Parcel 1 of Parcel Map 238 -5 (Resubdivision
No. 866), located at 4100 Newport Place
Drive, on the northeasterly corner of Newport
Place Drive and Dove Street, in the Newport
Place Planned Community.
ZONE: P -C
APPLICANT: Newport Place Development Corp., Newport
Beach
SOWNER:
Same as applicant
The public hearing was opened in connection with this item, and
Mr. Bob Allebom appeared before the Planning Commission on
behalf of the applicant, and he concurred with Exhibit "A'.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill, Mr.
Alleborn replied that 46 percent of the subject building is presently
leased, and 33 percent is presently occupied. He further replied
that the retail space is currently leased and the occupancy of said
space is anticipated between May 31 to June 15th. The vacancy
percentage includes the former athletic club space. The applicants
have made an effort over the past year to find an operator of the
athletic club with no success.
There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public
hearing was closed at this time.
Motion
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City Council the approval of Amendment No. 749 according to
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In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill regarding
the traffic, James Hewicker, Planning Director, replied that the
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traffic trips.
Motion was voted on, MOTION CARRIED.
Modification No. 3928 (Discussion)
Item No.4
Request to review the landscape plan in conjunction with an
Mod 3928
approved retaining wall and glass windscreen, on 12 contiguous lots
located in Cameo Highlands.
Approved
Landscape.
LOCATION: Lots 2 through 13, Tract No. 3519, located at
Plan
4709 -4839 Cortland Drive, on the southerly
side of Cortland Drive, easterly of Cameo
Highlands Drive, in Cameo Highlands.
ZONE:. R -1 -11
APPLICANT: Cortland Noisewall Trust, Corona del Mar
OWNERS: Various property owners in Cameo Highlands
Mr. David Cooper, 4733 Cortland Drive, appeared before the
Planning Commission.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill regarding
what the height of the Mexican Blue Palms or Chinese Fountain
Palms will be, Mr. Cooper explained that the height of the Mexican
Blue Palm will be approximately 6 feet when it is planted at a 15
gallon size. The proposed height of the retaining wall will be 11
feet 6 inches±.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that based on the landscaping plan
Motion
and the retaining wall as it was originally intended, motion was
made to approve Modification No. 3928.
Commissioner Merrill stated that he would oppose the motion
based on the mass of the wall and not enough landscaping is being
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stateil triat issues tnat the Planning
Commission has been concerned about will also be reviewed and
addressed by the Public Works and Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Departments.
Chairman Di Sano stated that based on the future review by the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department, he would support the
motion.
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Motion was voted on to approve the landscape plan in conjunction
No
with the approved Modification No. 3928, MOTION CARRIED.
Absent
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Planning Commission Review No. 15 (Discussion)
Item No. 15
Request to permit the construction of a detached accessory garage
PCR 15
structure on the front one -half of the lot, on property located in the
R -1 -B District.
Approved
LOCATION: Lot 132, Tract No. 3357, located at 4615
Camden Drive, on the southwesterly side of
Camden Drive, between Milford Drive and
Cameo Shores Road, in Cameo Shores.
ZONE: R -1 -B
APPLICANT: Weston Whitfield Architecture, Laguna Beach
OWNER: William T. Pasco, Corona del Mar
Mr. Jack Weston, applicant, appeared before the Planning
Commission, and he concurred with the findings and conditions in
Exhibit "A".
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Pomeroy, James
Hewicker, Planning Director, explained that the proposed detached
accessory building on the front one -half of the lot is not a part of
the main structure, which is to be built on the property.
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1. That the proposed development is consistent with the Land
Use Element of the General Plan and the Local Coastal
Program Land Use Plan.
2. That the project will not have any significant environmental
impact.
3. The Planning Commission has approved the elevation and
location of the accessory building.
4. That the proposed detached garage location will not be
detrimental to adjoining residential properties.
5. That the elevation of the proposed property is not out of
character for the neighborhood and will not adversely
intrude on views, light, or air, from adjoining residential
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properties.
Conditions:
1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with
the approved site plan, floor plans and elevations.
2. That the proposed construction shall be constructed in
accordance with the Uniform Building Code.
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Item No.6
Request to clarify and interpret Condition of Approval No. 7 of the
previously approved Variance No. 1154 which permitted: the
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construction of a second floor addition to a single family dwelling
which exceeded 1.5 times the buildable area of the site; and
Previous
permitted the waiver of one of the required off - street parking
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spaces. The previous approval also included a modification to the
stands
Zoning Code so as to allow various front, side and rear yard
encroachments associated with the second floor addition. The
current discussion involves a request to clarify and interpret the
condition of approval which prohibited the construction of a fence,
building or other obstruction higher than 6 inches in the side yard
setback adjacent to the alley.
LOCATION: A portion of Lot 24, Block 13, Section 1,
Balboa Island, located at 527 Park Avenue,
on the southwesterly side of Park Avenue,
between Topaz Avenue and Turquoise
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Avenue, on Balboa Island.
ZONE: R -1.5
APPLICANT: Maxwell B. Phillips, Balboa Island
OWNER: Same as applicant
James Hewicker, Planning Director, addressed the initial staff
report, a letter from Mr. Leonard R. Sager, the attorney
representing the applicant, and the addendum to the staff report in
response to the letter from Mr. Sager.
Mr. Maxwell Phillips, 527 Park Avenue, appeared before the
Planning Commission. He explained that the question is whether
a fence existed adjacent to the alley prior to the construction of the
remodeling of his house. He submitted photographs of the subject
fence before the house was remodeled and pictures of the fence
during construction. The City Attorney's Office received letters
from individuals dating back to 1964 indicating that the fence
existed at that time. Mr. Phillips explained that he was not aware
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He replaced the fence with the same type of wood that previously
existed. Mr. Phillips stated that after the fence was painted, he was
informed by the City that he had constructed a new fence.
Commissioner Merrill stated that it was his opinion that the
concern was whether or not the fence was eliminated when the
Planning Commission approved Variance No. 1154. Robin Flory,
Assistant City Attorney, explained that the question is also if it was
the Planning Commission's understanding that there was an existing
fence and how that affected the condition that was imposed. Ms.
Flory stated that the applicant submitted. photographs that showed
changes in the fence indicating that the basic structure remained
when the boards of the fence were replaced.
Mr. Lenard R. Sager, attorney for the applicant, appeared before
the Planning Commission. Mr. Sager stated that the subject fence
existed throughout the entire construction; however, it was not
addressed when the variance was approved by the Planning
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Commission. Mr. Phillips assumed that since the fence was old,
and nothing new could be built in the area, that a pre - existing
fence would be allowed to remain under a grandfather clause. Mr.
Sager referred to his memorandum to the Planning Commission
dated January 30, 1992, wherein he stated that it appears that the
parking space across the alley from the subject property has not
been used in many years inasmuch as a solid fence exists along the
alley. The width of the alley measures 11 feet plus 3 feet in this
area, and given the distance from the subject fence to any garage,
there would be no problem with egress /ingress. Mr. Sager stated
that the fence would provide a safety barrier for a child leaving the
house from the door adjacent to the alley.
Commissioner Debay stated that the applicant concurred with the
findings and conditions in Exhibits "A' and 'B" when the variance
was originally approved at the July 20, 1989, Planning Commission
meeting. Condition No. 7 states That no fence, building or other
obstnwtion higher than 6 inches be allowed in the 5 foot setback area
adjacent to the alley, except for the proposed second Boor
encroachment. She stated that is the way that she read the
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condition and there was no indication of a pre - existing fence.
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Mr. Sager explained that the applicant determined that the
condition stated that nothing could be built in the area; however,
there was nothing that stated that anything that was existing had to
be removed. The condition only states that the applicant cannot do
anything more in the area.
Mr. Hewicker explained that the applicant is required to submit
plans showing existing structures and fences that are to remain,
including new construction on the property. The plans that were
originally prepared for and submitted by the applicant did not show
an existing fence to remain adjacent to the alley. Discussion
ensued between Mr. Sager and Chairman Di Sano regarding the
aforementioned statement.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that the plans submitted at the June
8, 1989, Planning Commission meeting indicate a fence; however,
when the applicant came back with revised plans to the Planning
Commission on July 20, 1989, the fence was eliminated. He
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explained that if the applicant had come back to the Commission
on July 20, 1989, showing plans with an existing fence to remain,
there would not be a question concerning the fence. He stated that
he agrees that the intent of the condition is that there would be no
fence existing in the area, and it is the Commission's policy to have
non - conforming elements in alleys removed in conjunction with
new construction. Commissioner Pomeroy stated that after he
personally inspected the fence, he concluded that portions of the
fence were old.
Ms. Flory explained that the City Attorney's Office listened to the
tape of the public hearing and there was no discussion regarding
the fence.
William Laycock, Current Planning Manager, stated that the
original staff report dated June 8, 1989, addressed the alley setback
encroachments, and it discussed the fence. The City Traffic
Engineer was concerned with that particular encroachment and
recommended that it not be permitted. In addition to said concern
and the over - height of the building and the carport, the
Commission requested that the applicant revise the plans. The
revised plans did not show the fence along the alley, and it was
assumed that the fence was to be removed.
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In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay, Mr.
Sager stated that he read the June 8, 1989, and July 20, 1989,
Planning Commission staff reports. The applicant was informed
that he could not readily apply for a variance for the existing fence
because there was no way it would be permitted, and it would be
so expensive it would be outrageous. Commissioner Debay stated
that the June 8, 1989, staff report states that the City Traffic
Engineer's recommendation was that the fence not be permitted,
and there was no reference in the foregoing condition whether the
fence was old or new, just that no fence would be there.
Mr. Sager stated that at the time of the June 8, 1989, Planning
Commission meeting, the applicant considered moving the fence all
the way to the alley, and that was the discussion regarding reducing
the space in the alley that the City Traffic Engineer was referring
to, and not the fence that existed but simply to a new fence moved
out to the alley.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated the drawing of the fence on the
original plans indicates that the fence extends beyond the existing
fence. He said that the existing fence is 3 feet from the alley, and
the plan indicates that the fence is located on the property line
abutting the alley, and so it was probably a new fence.
Commissioner Merrill suggested that the decision stand. The issue
was addressed in the June 8, 1989, Planning Commission staff
report, and the applicant came back with revised plans on July 20,
notion
1989, indicating no fence in the area adjacent to the alley. Motion
was made to clarify the intent by the Planning Commission which
was to abide by Condition No. 7 stating that no fence, building or
other obstruction higher than 6 inches be allowed in the S foot setback
adjacent to the alley, except for the proposed second floor
encroachment.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that the original plans showed a new
fence, the revised plans came back to the Planning Commission not
showing a new fence, the Commission did not address the existing
fence, and if the existing fence were to be demolished, the
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condition should have stated to remove the existing fence. It was
not the intent of the condition to delete the existing fence, but it
was related to the new fence. Substitute motion was made that
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Condition No. 7 was unclear and unwarranted, and that staff
schedule a public hearing for the Planning Commission to consider
modifying or deleting the condition.
Dick Hofstadt, Subdivision Engineer, explained that the intent was
to provide for a 20 foot wide area for a turning radius in order to
enter the driveway on the opposite side of the alley, and a 5 foot
setback is required for that purpose.
Commissioner Merrill stated that it is necessary to have additional
space to maneuver in the alley inasmuch as the alley is narrow and
the City Traffic Engineer attempted to improve a bad situation.
Substitute
Substitute motion was voted on stating that Condition No. 7 is
Motion
unclear and unwarranted and the variance would need to be
Ayes
renoticed for a public hearing on March 5, 1992, MOTION
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Motion was voted on stating that the Condition No. 7 is clear,
stating that no fence, building, or other obstruction higher than 6
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inches be allowed in the 5 foot setback area adjacent to the alley
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except for the proposed second floor encroachment. MOTION
Absent
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Planning Commission Inte i n (Discussion)
item No.7
Request to consider an appeal from the Ellis Island International
PC
Eatery Restaurant, concerning staffs interpretation of the Zoning
interpreta
Code as it pertains to Section 20.72.010 E of the Municipal Code
tion
which requires the approval of a use permit for a change in
Required
operational characteristics of an existing restaurant. Said appeal
Use Permit
involves staffs interpretation that the addition of two billiard tables
within the existing "net public area" of the restaurant facility
constitutes a significant change in the operational characteristics,
as well as a revision to the approved floor plan of the restaurant
facility, to warrant the Planning Commission's consideration of a
use permit for such a change.
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LOCATION: A portion of Lot 237, Block 94, Irvine's
Subdivision, located at 353 East Coast
Highway, on the southerly side of East Coast
Highway, approximately 200 feet easterly of
Bayside Drive, across from Bayside Village
and the De Anza Mobile Home Park.
ZONE: C -1 -11
APPLICANT: Ellis Island International Eatery, Newport
Beach
OWNER: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that when the subject
restaurant was approved, no pool tables were shown on the floor
plan. He distributed provisions in the Municipal Code which
pertain to what constitutes changes in operational characteristics of
a restaurant and requirements under Title 5 which are the
regulations the City has regarding pool tables and amusement
devices. The Zoning Code addresses several different changes that
can be made to operational characteristics of restaurant uses, and
it specifies what they are, but it also states without limitation, that
there are other changes in operational characteristics which may be
proposed which necessarily do not come under the specific items
that are mentioned in the Zoning Code. He would suggest that the
Planning Commission include the introduction of pool tables,
inasmuch as taking the licensing requirements into consideration
for pool tables there is no specific sections in the Municipal Code
that are administered by the License Division Supervisor which
require that a restaurant obtain a special permit for the pool tables.
One way would be to restrict certain patrons in a restaurant during
daylight hours or before 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, when
basically there is a prohibition of anyone under the age of 18 being
allowed to use an amusement device or a pool table unless
accompanied by a parent or guardian. Mr. Hewicker addressed the
memorandum from the Police Department attached to the staff
report concerning pool tables. He asked if an introduction of
several pool tables constitutes a change in the basic type of
business establishment that exists on the premises.
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In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill, Mr.
Hewicker explained that it appears that the Ellis Island Restaurant
is operating illegally inasmuch as two pool tables exist without the
required Skill Game Permit.
In response to a question posed by Commissioner Merrill, Dr.
Luhan, applicant, 9 Linda Isle, appeared before the Planning
Commission. Dr. Luhan stated that he would prefer not to cover
up the pool tables until the issue is resolved by the Planning
Commission.
Dr. Luhan stated that a Skill Game Permit was purchased from the
City when they applied for the Business License, and they were
never informed that the pool tables would be a significant change
in the operational characteristics of the restaurant. The restaurant
has an occupant load capacity, and the two pool tables that would
be used by a maximum of 4 people would represent an
infinitesimal portion of the business. He addressed Section
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20.72.010 E of the Municipal Code wherein he stated that he could
answer "no" to every one of the suggestions. He said that he would
agree with the Police Department of some of the possible
problems; however, he would guarantee that those concerns would
not happen in the establishment.
Chairman Di Sano asked if a Pac -Man game was installed in an
establishment and there is not a Skill Game Permit, would that be
a violation. Mr. Hewicker replied that one Pac -Man game would
not be a violation of the Zoning Code.
Commissioner Debay opined that the applicants did not intend to
operate in violation inasmuch as they applied for a Skill Game
Permit. She stated that the issue of billiard tables needs to be
addressed on a use permit basis and whether pool tables impact the
operation of a restaurant. Discussion ensued between Dr. Luhan
and Commissioner Debay that the installation of the pool tables
did not require the removal of 6 booths as stated in the staff
report. In response to a question posed by Commissioner Debay,
Dr. Luhan replied that he would agree to apply for a use permit.
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Mr. Hewicker explained that the use permit procedure would
provide a variety of opportunities for the City to address the issue
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of pool tables, and put on the use permit whatever findings and
conditions that the Planning Commission may desire. The use
permit runs with the land and it does not run with the applicant.
If the pool tables would be allowed with the understanding that
there would not be a problem, and in the future the restaurant is
sold and a new operator comes in and the pool tables are not
removed, there could be a problem and there would be no way to
address the issue. If the use permit is in place, there is a
mechanism to address the issue.
Commissioner Merrill concurred with Mr. Hewicker's foregoing
statement. He addressed establishments that have installed pool
tables and the problems that have occurred.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that two pool tables do not make
any change in the operational characteristics of a restaurant that
as an occupancy of about 400 people. It is important to bring
pool tables into a use permit situation, and the applicant has stated
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that he would apply for a use permit. He suggested that the
applicant be allowed to use the pool tables until the use permit
omes before the Planning Commission for discretionary action.
hairman Di Sano concurred with Commissioner Pomeroy's
oregoing statement.
Hewicker explained that the applicant would be requested to
end the use permit for the restaurant so as to permit the existing
ool tables, and if the Planning Commission directs staff to come
ack with an Amendment to the Municipal Code, this type of
pp of staff's interpretation of the Code will not have to come
efore the Commission in the future.
s. Flory stated that the Commission should determine whether
he two pool tables change the operational characteristics of the
estaurant, and whether the addition of two tables is not in
onformance with the existing plans that were originally approved
,vith the use permit. If the Planning Commission determines that
o pool tables is not considered a change in operational
haracteristics of the restaurant use, and that two tables is
ufficiently covered under Title S through the Business License
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Division, then there would not be a requirement for the applicant
o apply for an amendment to the use permit as it exists. The
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Planning Commission may also determine that an amendment to
the use permit is required because the establishment no longer
conforms to the original plans.
In response to questions posed by Commissioner Merrill, Mr.
Hewicker explained that staff would add conditions to the use
permit with respect to giving the Commission the opportunity to
call the use permit back up for review and to keep current with the
basic use permit policy. Mr. Hewicker further replied that he was
not aware of any costly conditions that would be added to the
amended use permit.
Dr. Luhan stated that the restaurant is operating under all of the
City's requirements, and the pool tables will not have an influence
in the total capacity of the restaurant. There would not be a
change in the restaurant's operational characteristics.
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Motion was made and voted on that the addition of two pool tables
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is a change in the original plans for the restaurant, and is subject
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to the use permit process; the applicant be allowed to continue the
se of the existing pool tables until the public hearing for the use
ermit; the applicant sball be required to apply for a use permit
thin six weeks from this date and in eight weeks, the applicant
would be in violation of the Zoning Code. Staff was also directed
o initiate an amendment to the Municipal Code to consider the
ddition of billiard tables as a change in operational characteristics
o a restaurant use that would require the approval of a use permit.
OTION CARRIED.
kmendment No. 748 (Discussion)
Item No.8
equest to initiate an amendment to Title 20 of the Newport
x748
each Municipal Code so as to add the following items to the
ower and duties of the Modifications Committee: the number of
PH set
igns regulated by the Municipal Code, the location of accessory
for 3/5/92
ildings on a building site; and the installation of roof -top
chitectural features and solar equipment in excess of permitted
F ight limits.
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5, 1992. MOTION CARRIED.
General Plan Amendment No. 92 -1 (Discussion)
Item No.9
Request to initiate amendments to the Newport Beach General
GPA 92 -1
Plan as follows:
A, s, C
A. 498 Park Avenue and 203 Agate Avenue: A request of
Approved
Evelyn Smith Cornell, Trustee for the H. Pease Family
Trust to amend the Land Use Element of the Newport
Beach General Plan and the Local Coastal Program Land
Use Plan to allow change the land use designation from
Retail and Service Commercial to Two Family Residential.
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Motion was made and voted on to approve GPA 92 -1(A).
MOTION CARRIED.
B. Pac Tel Site: A request of Resco Development to amend
the Land Use and Housing Elements of the Newport Beach
General Plan to redesignate the site at the corner of Bison
Avenue and Camelback Street from Retail and Service
Commercial to Multi - Family Residential and allow a density
of 30 dwelling units per acre with the standard 20%
affordable housing component.
Motion
Motion was made and voted on to approve GPA 92 -1(B).
Ayes
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MOTION CARRIED.
Absent
C. Old Newport Boulevard: A request of Owen Minney to
amend the Land Use Element of the Newport Beach
General Plan to allow Residential /Commercial mixed use
in the island portion of the Old Newport Boulevard Specific
Plan Area.
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James Hewicker, Planning Director, stated that the subject item
was considered by the Planning Commission and the City Council
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within the past 12 months, and a Specific Area Plan will ultimately
be prepared for the area.
Mr. Owen Minney appeared before the Planning Commission on
behalf of 50 property owners in the Old Newport Boulevard area.
He explained that the request to develop Old Newport Boulevard
is popular among the adjacent property owners, the homeowner's
associations, the business groups in the area, Mariner's Mile, and
the neighbors in Costa Mesa. He explained that the concerned
individuals have requested that something be done to the most
neglected area in the City. He stated that he would provide a large
amount of support from individuals if the Planning Commission
approved the foregoing request.
Commissioner Pomeroy stated that he would recommend the
request based on Mr. Minney's comments regarding the large
amount of support that he stated, and he suggested that support be
demonstrated to the City Council for consideration. Motion was
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made to approve GPA 92 -1(C) to the City Council.
Commissioner Debay expressed her support of the motion.
Chairman Di Sano suggested that the request be reconsidered by
the City Council.
Motion
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Motion was voted on to recommend GPA 92 -1(C) to the City
Absent
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Council. MOTION CARRIED.
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NORMA GLOVER, SECRETARY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
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