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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
Regular Planning Commission Meeting
Place: City Council Chambers
Time: 7:00 P.M.
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EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS
R. V. Hogan, Community Development Director
Hugh Coffin, Assistant City Attorney
Benjamin B. Nolan, City Engineer
STAFF MEMBERS
James D. Hewicker, Assistant Director - Planning
William R. Foley, Environmental Coordinator
Bob Fowler, Assistant Director.- Building
C. E. Hollon - Civil Engineer- Grading.
Shirley Harbeck, Secretary
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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of April 17, 1975,
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were approved as written.
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Item #1
Request to amend a portion of Districting.Map
No. 50 from the R -1 -B District to the R -A District.NO.
AMENDMENT
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Location: Portion of Block 93, Irvine's
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Subdivision located southerly of
MAY 15
San Joaquin Hills Road between
MacArthur Boulevard and proposed
New MacArthur Boulevard in Harbor
View Hills.
Zone: R -1 -B
Applicant: Roger's Gardens - Newport Center,
Newport Beach
Owner: The Irvine Comp.any,.Newport Beach
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At the request of the applicant, this matter was
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continued to the meeting of May 15, 1975.
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Item #2
Request to permit an amendment to a previously
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approved use permit that allowed the operation of
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a commercial nursery and related retail sales,
including the sale of garden furniture, so as to
permit the expansion of the employee parking lot,.
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and the plant display- storage areas of the
subject nursery.
Location: Parcels 1 and 2 of Parcel Map 61 -41
(Resubdivision No. 401) and a por-
tion of Block 93, Irvine's.Sub-
division, located at 2301 San Joaqu
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Hills Road, on the southerly side
of San Joaquin Hills Road between
MacArthur Boulevard and proposed
New MacArthur Boulevard in Harbor
View Hills.
Zones: R -1 -B, R -A
Applicant: Roger's Gardens - Newport Center,
Newport Beach
Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
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At the request of the applicant, this matter was
continued to the meeting of May_15, 1975.
Item #3
Request to create two parcels of .land for commer-
cial development.
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DIVISION
NO. 485
Location: Parcels land 2 of Parcel Map 61 -41
(Resubdivision No. 401).and a
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portion of Block 93, Irvine's
MAY 15
Subdivision, located at 2301.San
Joaquin Hills Road between MacArthur
Boulevard and proposed New MacArthur
Boulevard in Harbor View Hills.
Zones: R -1 -8, R -A
Applicant: Roger's Gardens - Newport Center,
Newport Beach
Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
Engineer: Raub, Bein, Frost & Associates,
Newport Beach
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At the request of the applicant, this matter was
continued to the meeting of May 15, 1975.
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Site Plan review of development proposed for the
Item #4
site on the north side of Coast Highway between
Riverside and Tustin Avenues, on Mariner's Mile.
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As recommended by the Staff, this matter was
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removed from the agenda by the Planning Commission..
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Commissioner Agee took his place on the dais.
Item #5
Request to create two parcels of land for commer-
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cial development where twelve lots and a portion
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of an abandoned alley now exist.
N0. 487
Location: Lots 1 through 6 and Lots 10
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through 15, Tract 1133 and a
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portion of an abandoned alley,
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located at 2600 -2712 West Coast
Highway, on the northwesterly side
of Tustin Avenue between West
Coast Highway and Avon Street on
Mariner's Mile.
Zone: C -1 -H
Applicant: Mariner's Mile Company,
Newport Beach
Owner: Same as Applicant
Engineer: Raub, Bein, Frost & Assoc.,
Newport Beach
Public hearing was opened in connection with this
matter.
Bob Bein of Raub, Bein, Frost & Assoc., appeared
before the Commission and concurred with all of
the recommended conditions outlined in the staff
report with the exception of Condition No. 5 on
which he advised the applicant would comment.
Ned McCune and Vin Jorgenson, owners of the pro-
perty in question, appeared before the Commission
in opposition to Condition No. 5, as they felt
policies had not been established regarding the
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acquisition of property for the widening of Coast
Highway and they did not want to set a precedent
by dedicating 6 feet of valuable property to the
City as they want the same compensation as other
property owners along Coast Highway. They advised
that the buildings would be set back a distance
of 17 feet thereby making a 12 foot strip avail-
able in the future and at such time as the City
is ready to negotiate in connection with acquisi-
tion of property for the widening of Coast Highway.
Gregory Dumas, Vice President and Director of Design
and Construction for United California Bank, appea
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before the Commission in support of statements mad
by Ned McCune and Vin Jorgenson and felt that no
precedent had been set or policy established
regarding the widening of Coast Highway.
Jose Rosan representing J. R. Investment Corpora-
tion, owners of property at the southeast corner
of Riverside and Avon, appeared before the Commis-
sion and advised that although they:have no plans
for development.of their property at the present.
time, they do not.i.ntend to dedicate any property
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to the City for corner cut -offs or setbacks.
There being no others desiring to appear and be
heard, the public hearing was closed.
City Engineer Nolan commented on the issue of
dedication for public improvements and advised
that policies and precedents have been established
within the City and more specifically on property
in West Newport and Newport Center adjacent to
Coast Highway, which required dedication of right -
of -way as a condition of resubdivision. The
rationale for dedication is based on the fact that
widening does provide benefits to the adjacent
property served by the highway.
Assistant City Attorney Coffin commented on the
procedures of a public agency to acquire property
for highway purposes. He also advised that the
policy reasons presented by Mr. Nolan are the
same policy reasons with which the courts have
consistently upheld requirements for street
dedication, as long as the City is acting in a
reasonable fashion.
Planning Commission discussed the effects of the
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requirement for a 25 foot radius corner cut -off at
Tustin Avenue and Coast Highway. They also dis-
cussed the issue of requiring dedication of 6 feet
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and purchase of 6 feet of right -of -way for Coast
Highway at some length. It was the general con -
currence of the Commission that no dedication
would be required at this time, however, the
method of acquiring the additional right -of -way by
the appropriate public agency would be determined.
at a later date.
Motion
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Motion was made to make the following findings:
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1. That the proposed retail - commercial uses and
related offstreet parking on the subject
property are in conformance with the General
Plan, and are compatible with surrounding land
uses.
2. That the resubdivision conforms with all
zoning requirements and presents no problems
from a planning standpoint.
3. That the approval of Resubdivisi.on No. 487 is
consistent with the General Plan., and the pro -
posed subdivision and land use is compatible
with the objectives, policies, general land
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uses, and programs specified by that plan.
and approve Resubdivision No. 487, subject to
the following conditions:
1. That a parcel map be filed.
2. That all improvements be constructed as
required by ordinance and the Public Works
Department, except as otherwise provided
below.
3. That full parkway width P.C.C. sidewalk be
constructed along the Tustin Avenue and Avon
Street sides of Parcel 2.
4. That all unused alley and driveway approaches
from Avon Street to Parcel 2 be removed and
replaced with curb and gutter and sidewalk.
5. That a 12 -foot wide strip along the south-
westerly side of Parcel 1 shall be reserved
for street and highway purposes. The method
of acquisition by the appropriate public
agency shall be determined at a later date.
6. That a 25 -foot radius corner cut -off at West
Coast Highway and Tustin Avenue be dedicated
for street and highway purposes.
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7. That a 15 -foot radius corner cut -off at Avon
Street and Tustin Avenue be dedicated for
street and highway purposes.
8. That all vehicular access rights from Parcels
1 and 2 to West Coast Highway and Tustin Avenu
be dedicated to the City.
9. That street light construction by the develope
be waived at this time.
Item #6
Request to permit the construction of a private
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tennis club facility with lighted tennis courts
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in "Newport Place."
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Location: A portion of Parcel 2 of Parcel
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Map 57 -27 (Resubdivision No. 415)
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located at 1450 Quail Street,
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westerly of Dove Street, southeast-
erly of Westerly Place and north-
easterly of Quail Street in "Newport
Place."
Zone: P -C
Applicant: Joseph M. Avila of MacArthur Sports,
Newport Beach
Owner: Emkay Development Co., Newport
Beach
Planning Commission discussed the analysis of the
parking requirements and the possible need for
additional parking due to the overlap of arrival
and departure times by persons using the facilities,
setbacks, access to the parcel, landscaping and
potential increase in the use of the facilities
through the possible serving of food and alcoholic
beverages.
.Public hearing was opened in connection with this
matter.
Brion Jeannette, architect for the project,
appeared before the Commission and answered
questions in connection therewith. He concurred
with the conditions as recommended by the staff
and advised of the type of uses proposed by the
facility.
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Joe Avila of MacArthur Sports, 4250 Scott Drive,
appeared before the Commission and answered
questions relative to the proposed operation of
the facility and membership.
There being no others desiring to appear and be
heard, the public hearing was closed.
Motion
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Motion was made to make the following findings:
1. That the proposed development does not conflict
with the intent of the Planned Community
Development Plan and the General Plan.
2. That the tennis club facilities will be
compatible with existing and planned office
uses which will surround the site.
3. That adequate on -site parking spaces are being
provided for the normal use of the proposed
- developrent.
4. That an offsite parking agreement will be
obtained for additional parking on adjacent
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property prior to tournament matches on the
site.
5. The approval of Use Permit No. 1751 will not,
under the circumstances of this ease be detri-
mental to the health, safety, peace, morals,
comfort and general welfare of persons
residing and working in the neighborhood or
be detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the
general welfare of the City.
and approve Use Permit No. 1751, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan and
elevations, except as noted in Condition No.2.
2. That a minimum of one parking space /250 sq.ft.
of building gross floor area and three parking
spaces /tennis court shall be provided on an
amended parking layout to be approved by the
Department of Community Development.
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3. That a landscape plan shall be approved by
the Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation.
The landscaping and watering system shall be
installed in accordance with the approved
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plan, and shall be properly maintained.
4. That all exterior signs shall be approved by
the Director of Community Development.
5. That all storage of trash shall be shielded
from view within the clubhouse or within an
area enclosed by a wall not less than six
feet in height.
6. The lighting fixtures shall be designed,
located and maintained so as to shield the
light source and confine glare to the site
area.
7. Prior to securing a final utility release, the
applicant shall submit to the Department of
Community Development a statement from a
licensed electrical engineer certifying that
the lights have been installed in accordance
with Condition No. 6.
8. Use of the tennis courts shall be confined to
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the hours of 7:00 A.M. to 12:00 midnight daily.
All court lights will be out by 12:00 midnight
daily.
9. The use of outdoor loud speakers shall be
limited to individual paging units at each
court and a public address system at the
competition court during major tournaments.
10. On -site fire hydrants shall be provided as
approved by the Fire Department.
11. That the Planning Commission shall review
and the City Council shall approve an offsite
parking agreement for additional parking space
prior to any tennis tournaments on the site.
In discussing the motion, Planning Commission
voiced concern with the potential popularity
of the development through the serving of food
and alcoholic beverages, thereby creating a
parking problem. Also, there was concern that
all of the floor area was not included in the
calculations for parking, the proximity of the
tennis courts to other buildings, and the over-
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lap period.
Motion
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Following discussion, an amendment to the motion
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was made to add the following condition:
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12. That the use permit shall be amended prior
to the serving of alcoholic beverages.
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The original motion was then voted on and carried.
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Item #7
Request to create three parcels of land for com-
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mercial development where one parcel now exists.
DIVISION
N0_486
Location: Parcel 2 of Parcel.Map 57 -27
(Resubdivision No. 415) located at
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1450 -1500 Quail Street and 1300
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Dove Street, westerly of Dove
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Street, southeasterly of Westerly
Place and northeasterly of Quail
Street in "Newport Place."
Zone: P -C
Applicant: Emkay Development Co'., Newport
Beach
Owner: Same as Applicant
Engineer: Raub, Bein, Frost,& Associates,
Newport Beach
Public hearing was opened in connection with this
matter.
Bob Bein, of Raub, Bein, Frost & Associates,
appeared before the Commission and concurred with
the recommended conditions contained in the staff
report.
There being no others desiring to appear and be
heard, the public hearing was closed.
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Motion was made that the Planning. Commission make
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the following findings:
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1. That the proposed resubdivision exceeds the
development standards of the Planned Community,
including the minimum site area requirement of
30,000 sq. ft.
2. That the approval of Resubdivision No. 486 is
consistent with the General Plan and the pro-
posed subdivision and land use is compatible
with the objectives, policies, general land
uses and programs specified by that plan.
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and approve Resubdivision No. 486, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That.a parcel map be filed.
2. That the remaining sections of 6 -foot wide
P.C.C. sidewalk along the Quail Street,
Westerly Place, and Dove Street frontages be
completed.
3. That separate water and sewer service connec-
tions be made in a manner satisfactory to.the
Public Works Department.
Planning Commission recessed at 9:10 P.M. and
reconvened at 9:25 P.M.
Item #8
Request to permit a school for the training of
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industrial psychologists in an existing office
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complex in "Newport Place."
N0. 1752
Location: Lot 1, Tract 7394, located at
APPROVED
4019 Westerly Place on property
bounded by Dove Street, Westerly
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TION -91
Place, Quail Street, and Birch
Street in "Newport Place."
Zone: P -C
Applicant: Koll Income Properties, Inc.,
Newport Beach
Owner: Same as Applicant.
Public hearing was opened in connection with this
matter.
John Allen, Vice President of the Don Koll
Company, co- owners of Koll Income. Properties,
appeared before the Commission and concurred
with the staff report and recommended conditions.
The staff advised the Commission of their concern
with the possible day -time use and recommended
that a condition be added requiring that a copy
of the lease be submitted indicating there would
be no day -time use of the classrooms.
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Mr. Allen answered questions of the Commission and
submitted a copy of the lease for the record.
There being no others desiring to appear and be
heard, the public hearing was closed.
Motion
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Following discussion, motion was made that the
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Planning Commission make the following findings:
1. The proposed development does not conflict
with the General Plan.
2, That the Pepperdine University office use is
permitted in the approved Planned Community
Development Plan, and that the proposed
school use will be compatible with the
surrounding uses.
3. Adequate offstreet parking spaces are being
provided in the common parking lot after
5:00 P.M. during the week.
4. The approval of Use Permit N0. 1752 will not,
under the circumstances of this case be
detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort and general welfare of persons
residing and working in the neighborhood or be
detrimental or injurious to property and .
improvements in the neighborhood or the general
welfare of the City.
and approve Use Permit No. 1752, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved floor plan and
.plot plan and the uses shall be limited to
those indicated in the Analysis Section of the
Staff Report dated April 24, 1975.
2. That a maximum of 30 students or teachers
shall be permitted in the classrooms at any
one session (i.e. the permitted occupant load
determined by the Building Division).
3. Classroom activity shall not be permitted on
the site prior to 5:00 P.M., Monday through
Friday.
4. That this approval shall be for a three year
period to coincide with the lease. Any
request for extension shall be acted upon by
the Modifications Committee.
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improvements in the neighborhood or the genera
welfare of the City.
and approve Use Permit No. 1753, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan.
2. That no animals shall be kept on the premises
other than those being treated in the small
animal outpatient clinic.
3. That no animals shall be kept in the building
overnight or left unattended at any other time
4. That this approval shall be for a period of
two years, and any extension.shall be subject
to the approval of the Modifications Committee
Commissioner Hazewinkel stepped down.from the dais
and refrained from deliberation on Items Nos. 10,
11, 12, 13, 14, and 15, due to a possible conflict
of interest. He was deemed absent and Commissioner
Heather chaired these matters.
Item #10
Request to permit the construction of seven
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attached single family dwellings with related
PERMIT
parking and landscape areas and the acceptance
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of an environmental document.
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Location: Lot 83, Tract 6230, located at
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2330 Vista del Playa, on the north -
easterly side of proposed Vista del
Playa, westerly of Vista del Oro
in "The Bluffs."
Zone: R -3 -B P.R.D. and R -4 -B -2 P.R.D.
Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa
Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
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Request to subdivide 1.11 acres into seven number-
ed lots for attached single- family residential
Item #11
TENTATIVE
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development, one numbered lot to be developed as
TRACT
a landscaped area and one lettered lot to be
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developed as a private street, private driveways
and guest parking spaces.
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Location: Lot 83, Tract 6230, located at
2330 Vista del Playa, on the north -
easterly side of proposed Vista del
Playa, westerly of Vista del Oro in
"The Bluffs."
Zone: R -3 -B P.R.D. and R -4 -B -2 P.R.D.
Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa
Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
Engineer: Valley Consultants, Inc., Hunting-
ton Beach
The.staff suggested that Items No. 10 and 11 be
continued to the meeting of June 6, 1975, pending
receipt of additional information.
Commissioner Heather advised there were persons
present who wished to be heard in connection with
these items and polled the Commission as to whethe
or not the public hearing should include public
input in view of the fact that no staff report
had been prepared because of incomplete informa-
tion at this time. Some of the Commissioners felt
that all three sites were interrelated and had
some reservations about taking action on only two
of the three sites under consideration. The
staff pointed out that although the requests were
somewhat related, there was no reason why each
matter could not be considered separately.
Public hearing was opened in connection with
Items No. 10 and No. 11.
Jim DeMarco, Attorney with the firm of Fulop,
Rolston, Burns, and McKittrick, appeared before
the Commission on behalf of the applicant and
concurred with the continuance of Tract 8680 and
Use Permit 1729. He advised that the problems
related to this tract were different than those
of the other tracts, therefore, the applicant
requests that decisions be made in connection
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with Tracts 8681 and 8682 and their related Use
Permits 1730 and 1731 and that Tract 8680 and Use
Permit 1729 be continued.
Pape Hilburn, 2195 Vista Entrada, appeared before
the Commission and felt that because of their
relationship, all three sites should be considered
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together since all three sites were considered
together in the past. He requested that if one
matter was continued, the others should also be
continued.
Assistant City Attorney.Coffin advised that each
item could be acted upon separately; that the
applicant could withdraw any one of the items if
he so desired; and that under the Subdivision Map
Act, there were time limits within which the
Commission must act unless continued with the
consent of the applicant.
Planning Commission discussed the time limits at
length and were advised by Mr. Coffin that since
the time had lapsed as provided under the Sub-
division Map Act, some decision would be required
at this meeting, unless continuances were agreed
upon by the applicant.
Planning Commission voiced concern with the separa
tion.of the items under consideration and the staf
advised of their concern with the possible render-
ing of a decision on matters which have not been
analyzed because of incomplete information.
John Stewart, 440 Vista Grande, appeared before
the Commission and stated that the best use for
the three sites would be as open space and felt
this could be accomplished if given more time.
Gordon Young, 310 Encina, appeared before the
Commission and felt that all three sites whoud be
considered together as all of the sites effect all
of "The Bluffs."
Glen Anderson, 2140 Vista Durado, appeared before
the Commission in opposition to hearing the
matters separately and commented on the problems
involved in amending the C.C.& R.s of the existing
homeowners association.
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Following discussion on the matter of continuances
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motion was made to continue the public hearing in
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connection with Tract 8680 and Use Permit 1729 to
the meeting of June 6, 1975.
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Item #12
Request to permit the construction of eight
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attached single family dwellings with related
PERMIT
parking and landscape areas and the acceptance of
N0. 1730
an environmental document.
APPROVED
Location: Lot 89, Tract 5878, located at
CONDI-
2122 Vista Entrada, westerly of
TIONALLY
Vista Del Oro and easterly of
Vista Entrada in "The Bluffs."
Zone: R -4 -13-2 P.R.D.
Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa
Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
Item #13
Request to subdivide 1.65 acres into eight number-
TENTATIV
ed lots for attached single - family residential
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development and one numbered lot to be developed
TRACT
as a landscape area, private driveways and guest
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parking spaces.
APPROVED
Location: Lot 89, Tract 5878, located at
CONDI-
2122 Vista Entrada, westerly of
TIONALLY
Vista del Oro and easterly of
Vista Entrada in "The Bluffs."
Zone: R -4 -B -2 P.R.D.
Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa
Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
Engineer: Valley Consultants, Inc.,
Huntington Beach
Item #14
Request to permit the construction of nine attach-
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ed single family dwellings with related parking
PERMIT
and.landscape areas and the acceptance of an
NO. 1731
environmental document.
APPROVED
Location: Lot 125, Tract 5435, located at
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1976 Vista Caudal, southwesterly
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of Vista del Oro and northeasterly
of Vista Caudal in "The Bluffs."
Zone: R -4 -B -2 P.R.D.
Applicant: IDH, a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa
Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
Item #15
Request to subdivide 1.75 acres into nine numbered
TENTATIV
lots for attached single - family residential
MAP
development and one numbered lot to be developed
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as a landscape area, private driveways and guest
8681
parking spaces.
APPROVED
Location: Lot 125, Tract 5435, located at
CONDI-
1976 Vista Caudal, southwesterly of
TIONALLY
Vista del Oro and northeasterly of
Vista Caudal in "The Bluffs. "'
Zone: R -4 -B -2 P.R.D.'
Applicant: IDH,.a Joint Venture, Costa Mesa
Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach
Engineer: Valley Consultants, .Inc.,
Huntington Beach
Public hearings were opened and the requests heard
concurrently in connection with .Items Nos. 12, 13,
14, and 15. Planning Commission inquired as to
whether or not the applicant would agree to the
continuance of these requests in view of previous
testimony and discussion.
Jim DeMarco, Attorney, representing the applicant,
appeared before the Commission and advised that
the applicant was opposed to any further continu-
ances in connection with these matters.
Community Development Director Hogan commented on
additional work which was done by the staff in
connection with the Environmental .Impact Report;
revisions to the staff report pertaining to off -
street parking as a result of conflicting informa-
tion received by the applicant and Mrs. Cashman;
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revisions to Condition No. 11 in connection with
the possible merger of the two homeowner's associa
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tions; compatibility of the new homes with the
existing homes as to size and architecture; addi-
tions to the new homes being consistent with the
existing development through architectural review
of the existing homeowners association; and since
there are no means for acquisition of the propertie
at this time, the property owner and developer
have a right to develop the properties as requeste
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Assistant Community Development Director Hewicker
reviewed the P.R.D. Standards and related parking
requirements; City Policy relative to location of
the required guest parking; and City Policy regard
ing parking on the private street system. He
reviewed in detail the revisions to the staff
report pertaining to parking.
Community Development Director Hogan read the
suggested revisions to Condition No. 11 and
reviewed the report from the Traffic Engineer in
connection with a recount of the traffic volumes
on Vista del Oro which indicated that Vista del
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Oro was adequate to accommodate existing traffic
as.well as that which would be generated through
construction of the proposed dwellings.
C. E. Hollon, Civil Engineer- Grading, appeared
before the Commission and answered questions
relative to grading and sub - surface drainage.
Jim DeMarco, Attorney, appeared before the
Commission on behalf of the applicant. He stated
they felt that all of the various requirements
had been met to warrant approval of two tracts
and the related use permits and reviewed the
chronology of the various meetings and hearings
held in connection with these matters. He
commented on the various staff reports and con-
curred with the conditions as recommended. He
also commented on the maintenance of the property
between the lot lines and the building lines
which would be controlled by the homeowners
association through the C.C.& R.s; reviewed and
.commented on the homeowners concerns relative
to traffic, density, and development of the sites
as opposed to their remaining as open space; and
answered questions of the Commission relative to
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the air -space condominium concept.
Bill Holstein, IDH, appeared before the Commission
and answered questions relative to location of the
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additional parking which would be constructed if,
requested by the existing homeowners association.
Jim DeMarco, Attorney for the applicant, submitted
a copy of an agreement dated September 21, 1971,
between The Irvine Company, George and William
Holstein Co., IDS Mortgage Development Corp. dba
IDH, and The Bluffs Homeowners Community Associa-
tion relative to development of the sites in
question.
The following persons appeared in opposition to
these requests:
Virginia Vosburg, resident on Vista.Grande,
commented on communications with The Irvine Compan
and their lack of willingness to.further discuss
the problems involved with the development of the
three high -rise sites and the 15 acre remnant
adjacent to Tract 8680.
Helen Mason, 524 Vista Grande commented on the
Bluffs Homeowners Community Association, their
operation as a business entity and function as an
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association. She felt that additional develop-
ment would greatly effect the existing operation
of the Association and the investment of the exist
ing homeowners.
John Stewart, 440 Vista Grande, felt.the requests
should be denied because the revised EIR did not
reflect the alternative of "no project," incompat-
ibility of the density, problems with respect to
the formation of a new homeowners association, and
the projects were not in the best interest of the
neighborhood.
Annette Cates, 2101 Descanso, opposed the size of
the homes within the development because of their
incompatibility with existing homes.
Olin Stapp, resident on Glorietta,. opposed con-
struction on any one of the three sites and felt
they should remain "greenbelts."
Gordon Young, 310 Encina, commented on adverse
conditions during construction, such as noise,
dust, damage to structures and streets as a
result of heavy equipment.
Robert Maynard, 1956 Vista Caudal, felt the EIR
did not completely cover the matter of drainage
and seepage within the Bluffs area and therefore
should not be accepted.
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Marie Buckey, 2187 Vista Entrada, opposed the size
of the units proposed to be constructed.
Boltwood Dodson, 2068 Vista Cajon, commented on the
matter of equities.
Maxine Lundberg, 2118 Vista Entrada, commented on
traffic hazards and deficiency of required parking
in previously approved Tract 5878.
Assistant Community Development Director Hewicker
advised of a parking survey which was made in 1970
in connection with Tract 5878 which indicated
there were 53 guest parking spaces in excess of
the required amount.
Caroline Cashman, 2002 Vista Caudal, opposed
construction of 5 additional parking spaces becaus
it would eliminate the greenbelt and add to the
asphalt, opposed the proposed units because of
their size, and requested that any construction on
the sites be made to conform in size, bedroom
density and architecture with that of surrounding
units.
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M. R. Crane, 509 Vista Flora, felt the proposed
units should be made to conform with the surround-
ing units.
Mr. Spencer, 304 Vista Madera, commented on the
soils report contained in the EIR and felt the
additional units would add to the drainage
problems.,
Harold Buckey, 2187 Vista Entrada, felt the home-
owners also had-certain rights and strongly
opposed the entire development of the three sites.
John Moore, 2001 Vista Caudal, commented on guest
parking, encouraged construction of smaller units,
suggested an alternative agreement for maintenance
of the greenbelt through means of easements and .
opposed the project in general.
Glen Anderson, 2140 Vista Durado, did not feel the
revision to Condition No. 11 was a compromise or
solution to the problem of homeowners associations
Caroline Cashman, 2002 Vista Caudal, presented a
map which indicated parking on Vista Caudal and
reviewed same with the Commission.
Jim De Marco, Attorney and representative of the
Applicant, appeared before the Commission in
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rebuttal to the opposition. He advised of their
willingness to reduce the number of bedrooms within
the units, however, the floor area would remain the
same. He commented on the necessity for the ease-
ments in order to prevent zero lot lines which are
not permitted; the alleged misrepresentation by the
applicant or The Irvine Company in connection with
construction on the three sites; the reasons for
Condition No. 11; and the lack of any legal reason
to deny the projects as they have complied with
all the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act
and the Municipal Code.
There being no others desiring to appear and be
heard, the public hearings were closed.
Assistant City Attorney Coffin advised the Commis -
sign of the various actions which could be taken
as provided in the Subdivision Map Act and the
Municipal Code and the basis on which the decision
must rely.
Discussion by the Planning Commission included the
size of the units in relation to the size of,the
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footprint lots; the importance that the proposed
units be in conformity with that of the existing
units, both as to mix and plan, in order that the
manner of living would be the same; the flexibilit
of providing new floor plans, however, limiting th
size, floor space, bulk, facade, and number of
bedrooms to that of the existing units within the
surrounding area.
Staff advised of their concern with requiring
conditions pertaining to design, prior to approval
of the tentative map, because of the relationship
between lot lines and building lines.
Planning Commission discussed revisions to Condi-
tion No. 9 which would assure the compatibility of
the proposed units to that of the existing units.
Grading, hauling, and haul routes were discussed
and it was suggested that an additional condition
be imposed relative to the actual route and hours
of operation because of a concern with small
school children. It was pointed out that because
of unforeseen situations which may occur, the
specific route and hours of operation should be
considered prior to the issuance of the grading
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permit and that the concern relative to small
children would be considered.
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Commissioner Williams commented on findings to be
considered which would recommend denial of the
projects as being detrimental to the peace, comfort,
general welfare, etc. of the community because of
the lack of consideration for the "no project."
aspect in that there has been no response to the
Association from The Irvine Company and the need
for additional time to negotiate; and the concern
that a discrepancy exists between the advertising
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brochure which states that development was complet
and the agreement relative to approval of future
development on the three sites by the Association.
Motion
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Following discussion, motion was made that the
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Planning Commission has reviewed the draft Environ
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mental Impact Report, has determined that.it was
prepared in compliance with the California Environ
mental Quality Act and recommends to the City
Council that it be certified as complete..
Motion
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Motion was made that Planning Commission make the
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following findings:
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1. That the Planning Commission has reviewed the
draft Environmental.Impact Report and has
determined that it was prepared in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act
and recommends to the City Council that it be
certified as complete.
2. That the Planning Commission has considered
the information contained in the EIR in reach-
ing their decision.
3. That the density surrounding.Use Permit 1730
and Tract 8682 is 4.48 DU /Gross Acre and the
density proposed under Use Permit 1730 and
Tract 8682 is 4.08 DU /Gross Acre. That the
density surrounding Use Permit 1731 and Tract
8681 is 4.70 DU /Gross Acre and the density
proposed under Use Permit 1731 and Tract 8681
is 4.46 DU /Gross Acre. Therefore, the 17
units proposed by this development does not
exceed the density of the immediate surround-
ing area.
4. That conditions on the development to be
reviewed at the time of the final subdivision
map insure that the development in terms of
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dwelling size, elevation of structure, average
number of bedrooms and architectural design
and detail will be in harmony with immediately
surrounding dwellings.
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5. That the design of Tracts 8681 and 8682, such
as drainage and sanitary facilities, public
utility easements, lot size and configuration,
traffic access and the size and number of
parking spaces, conforms with the City's
Zoning Ordinance, Subdivision Ordinance and
General Plan.
6. All public improvements, such as street trees,
fire hydrants and other public improvements,
will be constructed and installed in accord-
ance with City ordinances and policies.
7. That all grading will be accomplished in.
accordance with grading plans and soils report
approved by the City's Grading Engineer and
prepared pursuant to the City's Grading Ord -
inance. Mitigation measures incorporated
into the grading plan will assure that any
..impacts to the environment.from erosion,
siltation and runoff will be kept to a minimum
8. That the traffic to be generated by the pro-
posed development, when added to existing
traffic on Vista del Oro, will generally not
exceed 50% of the designed ADT capacity for
Vista del Oro.
9. That the proposed development is consistent
with the Residential Growth Element of the
General Plan.
10. That the Development is planned and designed
as a unit to produce an environment of stable,
desirable character not out of-harmony with
its surrounding neighborhood and meets the
.standards of dwelling type, density, open
space,.light and air, pedestrian and vehicular
access, parking and traffic circulation
required for the zoning district in which it
is located.
11. The approval of Use Permit Nos. 1730 and 1731
will not, under the circumstances of this case
be detrimental to the health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort and general welfare of persons
residing and working in the neighborhood or be
detrimental or injurious to property and
improvements in the neighborhood or the
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general welfare of the City.
12. That the approval of the Tentative Maps of
Tract 8682 and 8681 is consistent with the
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General Plan, and the proposed subdivision and
land use is compatible with the objectives,
policies, general land uses and programs
specified by that plan.
and approve Use Permit No. 1730 and Use Permit No.
1731, subject to the following conditions:
1. That approval of these use permits shall be
for recommendation purposes only. Final
,approval shall be determined by the City
Council.
2: That development shall be in substantial
conformance with the approved plot plan,
floor plans, and elevations, except as modi-
fied by Conditions Nos. 3, 4, and 9 below.
3. A maximum 6 feet 6 inches shall be permitted
between an exterior building wall and a side
property line.
4. All buildings, building eaves, and patio roofs
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shall maintain required setbacks as determined
by the Uniform Building Code.
5. That all mitigation.measures contained in
Section 5 of the EIR (Pages 43 thru 52),
with the exception of that portion pertaining
to subsurface drainage, are hereby incorporate
as conditions of approval.
6. All Structures shall be constructed with a
relieved slab system with moistureproofing on
both sides or an equivalent meeting the
approval of the Building Official.
7. That the dwelling units be sound attenuated
to achieve a maximum interior noise level of
45 dB(a).
8. That detailed landscaping plans, including
any perimeter walls and fences, and a watering
system and schedule for installation, shall
be prepared by a landscape architect and shall
be subject to approval by the Director of
Community Development and the Director of
Parks, Beaches and Recreation. Said land-
scaping may consist of lawn, trees, shrubbery
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and other plant materials. The landscaping
and watering system shall be installed in
accordance with the approved plan and shall
be properly maintained. In the event instal -
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lation of landscaping is not completed on
schedule, the City of Newport Beach may require
a reasonable guarantee for completion of said
landscaping. All planting shall be of the
size, maturity and nature as exists in the
surrounding area where possible.
9. That prior to the issuance of building permits,
the applicant shall retain the architectural
firm of Leitch, Kiyotoki, Bell and Associates,
Inc. to review the architectural details of
all structures and said firm shall certify to
the Department of Community Development that
the structures are compatible and incorporate
the same details as surrounding dwellings as
to architectural design, average number of
bedrooms and general conformance as to floor
area of the immediate surrounding residential
units. Plot plans, elevations, and floor
plans shall be submitted reflecting these
changes. The final subdivision map shall be
consistent with the revised design.
10. That the applicant, at the discretion of the
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Bluffs Homeowners Community Association,
shall construct five additional offstreet
parking spaces in bays located within the
common area of Tract 5435.
11. That the applicant shall enter into.an agree -
ment and post a bond with the Bluffs Homeowners
Community Association guaranteeing the repair
of all damage to the private street system
created by the construction operation.
12. That no workmen shall begin work prior to
8:00 A.M., and that no power equipment shall
be started prior to 8:00 A.M. on Monday
through Friday. Other days shall correspond
to the City ordinance.
13. That all storage or trash areas shall be
shielded from view within a building or withi
an area enclosed by a wall not less than 6
feet in height.
14. That all applicable conditions of approval
for the tentative map of Tract No. 8681 and
No. 8682 shall be fulfilled.
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15. Haul routes for removal of excavation materia
shall be reviewed and approved by the
Community Development Department.
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Motion
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Motion was made recommending to the City Council
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that the Tentative Maps of Tracts 8681 and 8682 be
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approved, based on the same findings as determined
under approval of Use Permits 1730 and 1731,
subject to the following conditions:
1. That all applicable conditions of approval for
Use Permit Nos. 1730 and 1731 shall be ful-
filled.
2. Parkway trees shall be planted on Vista del
Oro in accordance with the Department of Parks
Beaches and Recreation specifications.
3. Fire hydrants shall be provided at the ends of
Encina and Esplanade.
4. That all public improvements be constructed as
required by ordinance and the Public Works
Department.
5. That Section 19.20.110 of the Subdivision
Ordinance requiring that lots abut on a
street be waived in accordance with the
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provisions of Section 19.32.030 provided that
adequate access is furnished.
6. That Section 19.20.110 of the Subdivision
Ordinance regarding size and shape of lots be
waived in accordance with the provisions of
Section 19.32.030.
7. That the requirement for a perimeter of public
streets be waived in accordance with the
provisions of Section 20.50.080 of the Zoning
Code.
8. That Section 19.16.030 of the Subdivision
Ordinance regarding map scale be waived pro-
vided maps drawn accurately to a scale of
1" = 100' are furnished to the Public Works
Department.
9. That the boundary of the final tract map be
checked by the County Surveyor before being
submitted to the City for approval.
10. That all grading be in accordance with grading
plans and soils reports approved by the City
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Grading Engineer and a qualified Soils Enginee
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Upon completion of the grading, the Civil
Engineer and the Soils Engineer shall certify
that the grading has been completed according
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Commissioner Agee advised of his reluctant support
of the proposed development because he had hoped.
something would occur which would allow the sites
to remain as .open space. He also voiced concern
with the possible misrepresentation contained in
the brochure.
Commissioner Hazewinkel returned to the dais.
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Item #16
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tion with Use Permit No. 1694. (Discussion)
PERMIT
1694
Location: Portion of Lots 3, 4, and 5, Block
2, Seashore Colony Tract, located
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at 6204 West Coast Highway, on the
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northerly side of West Coast High-
WAIVED
way between 62nd Street and
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Prospect Street, adjacent to
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Newport Shores. (Spaghetti Bender)
CONSTRN.
Zone: S.P. -4
Applicant: Joyce Hoskinson, Huntington Beach
Owner: Same as Applicant
Staff advised that notice had been given to the
homeowners associations in connection with this
request and they have indicated their opposition
to.same by letter dated April 24, 1975.
Joyce Hoskinson, applicant, appeared before the
Commission and questioned the abandonment of
62nd Street.
City Engineer Nolan advised that the Specific
Area Plan called for the abandonment of 62nd
Street provided properties adjacent thereto and
served by 62nd Street were combined in such a
manner as to eliminate the need for 62nd as a
public street. However, it is not known as this
time whether or not the abandonment will take
place.
Joyce Hoskinson requested that the condition
requiring improvements to 62nd Street be waived
in view of the unknown factor regarding abandon-
ment.
Planning Commission discussed Condition No. 4
which was imposed on Use Permit No. 1694 and the
requirement for posting an agreement and surety
bond.
City Engineer Nolan advised that if the require-
ments for posting an agreement and bond were
waived, the guarantee for future construction
would be lessened, although not eliminated
completely.
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Joyce Hoskinson advised of her difficulty to
obtain the surety bond because of being unable
to obtain financing at this time.
Staff advised it was their understanding that the
waiver of the conditions was not for the final
construction, but only for the interim construc-
tion.
Several Commissioners were concerned that the
final construction may not take place, while
others felt that the interim construction was only
for a short period of time and the use permit
would again be reviewed in 18 months.
Motion
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Following discussion, motion was made to authorize
the staff to issue the building permit to allow
the interim construction in connection with the
previously approved Use Permit No. 1694 and to
waive Conditions Nos. 4, 8, 11, and 12, only as
they pertain to the interim construction.
Commissioner Beckley commented on the views of
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the homeowners association and their desires to
upgrade the area through good planning which
should not be discarded because of financial
difficulty.
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Following clarification of the motion, vote was
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taken and motion carried.
There being no further business, Planning
Commission adjourned the meeting. Time: 2:00 A.M
JAMES . PARKER, Secretary
Planning Commission
City of Newport Beach
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