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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/1970Minutes Date: Time:. ift Place: CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH of: Regular Meeting June 18, 1970 8:00 P.M. Council Chambers of Planning Commission COMMISSIONERS -s ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: MEMBERS Laurence Wilson, Planning Director x K x x x x x EX- OFFICI Dennis O'Neil, Asst. City Attorney Benjamin. B. Nolan, City Engineer STAFF MEMBERS James D. Hewicker, Assist. Planning Director James E. Nuzum, Associate Planner Rodney L. Gunn, Assistant Planner William R. Foley, Zoning Inspector Helen Herrmann MINUTES On motion of Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Glass, and carried, the minutes of.June 4, 1970 were approved. Chairman Jakosky announced.to the audience that Items 9 and 10 were being held over at the request of the applicants and would.not be discussed this evening. Item 1. VARIANCE Request to permit a reduction in the number. 0. 988 of parking spaces required for the Newport Arches Marina property in order to provide REMOVED drive -up television banking facilities for FR M the Centinela Bank in the parking lot. j<U°I:NDA Location: Portion of Lot 170, Block 2, Irvine's Subdivision, located at 3333 West Coast Highway, on the south side of West Coast Highway between Newport Boulevard and Riverside.Drive. • Zone: C -2 Applicant: Centinela Bank, Inglewood Owner: City of Newport Beach and County of Orange. Page 1. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH db June 18, 1970 COMMISSIONERS w£o� f Planning Director Wilson informed the.Commis- sion that he has had several meetings with the applicant's representatives and they are making progress in the matter of leasing additional parking space from the State of California. However since it is not possible to predict when this will come to a conclusion, it was recommended that this matter be removed from Motion x the agenda and then readvertised for a future Second x meeting when all the information is available. All Ayes Item 2. USE PERMIT Request for waiver of the off - street parking requirements for a 91 seat restaurant and further, request to permit alcoholic bever- N0. 1'476 CONTINUED ages to be served within 200 feet of a resi- dential district. UNTIL JULY 16 Location: Portion of Lots 9, 10 and 11 of Block 12, Balboa Tract, located at 100 Main Street, Balboa, on the northeasterly corner.of • Main Street and Ocean Front Boulevard. Zone:. C -1 Applicant: Harry Alexon, Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant. Mr. Dennis Harwood, attorney at law, addressed the Commission and requested ,a continuance until July 16, 1970 as there were several items he wanted to explore with the applicant, as Motion x well as look into other possible uses for the Second x property. Ayes x x x x x x Abstain x Item 3. USE PERMIT Request to permit.a religious youth center with activities to include folk music and discussion groups.. NO. 1480 APPROVED Location: Lot 6; Block 6, Balboa Tract, located at 511 East Balboa Blvd.., on the south side of East Balboa . Blvd., between Palm Street and Adams Street. Zone: C -1 Page 2. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Ah June 18. 1970 COMMISSIONERS v � oa Applicant: Trinity United Presbyterian.Churc Santa Ana and St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Newport Beach Owner: Henry Arian, Newport Beach Planning Director Wilson stated that there had been considerable discussion regarding this application at the meeting on June 4, 1970. Subsequently, a special demonstration was held on Sunday, June 7, 1970; at least one member of the Planning Commission, Commissioner Marti , was present as well as members of the Balboa Point Association and Central Newport Associa- tion who had expressed some concern regarding this matter. The Planning Department has received a considerable volume of mail in support of the project, copies of which have been forwarded to the Planning Commission. Mr. Charles Alexander, 345 So. Tustin Avenue, Orange, director of this project, addressed • the Commission and stated that several of the team members had gone out and contacted approx imately 400 homes and businesses on the Point with an information sheet explaining the purpo e of the project and introducing each of the team members. Chairman Jakosky read into the record the name of the people who had written letters in suppo t of the project. After discussion, Commissioner Martin recom- mended that the suggested condition regarding amplified music be dropped since this is a temporary permit and he believes the applicant can be trusted to keep the sound at a level satisfactory to the neighbors. Commissioner Motion x Martin recommended approval of the application Second x subject to the following conditions: All Aye 1. The occupancy must comply with all the requirements of Title 19, Public Safety, California Administration Code. • 2. Approval shall expire on September 15; 1970. 3. Hours shall be limited from 8:00 A.M. to 10:30 P..M. Sunday through Thursday Page 3. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH a.1Lina 1A 1 47n COMMISSIONERS 9 and from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Midnight I Friday and Saturday. 4. Officers of the facility will not park in private lots in the area. 5. Applicants will secure six recreational parking permits for staff members. Item 4. USE PERMIT Request for a one year extension to allow the continued use of two Newport Center tower signs. -- NO. 123C-- CONTINUED UNT —'1L Location: One sign westerly of MacArthur JLT—Y-2 Boulevard, south of San Joaquin Hills Road and one sign easterly of Jamboree Road south of San Joaquin Hills Road. Zone: C- O -H -UL • Applicant: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Owner: Same as applicant. The Irvine Company representative who handles signs was not.present at the meeting so David Kaylor addressed the Commission. There was a discussion regarding signs and whether this extension request should be granted; however, since the duly authorized representative was not present, the matter was continued until Motion x July 2, 1970 Second x Ayes x x x x x x Item 5. Noes x USE PERMI Request to permit construction of a 54 unit condominium apartment building in a C -2 Distri Location: Lots 1 -7, Block 529 of Lancaster Addition located at 3102 Lafayet t. s e NO. 1482 APPROVED Avenue on the southeast corner o 32nd - Street and Lafayette Avenue Zone: C -2 • Applicant: Swan Constructors,.Inc., San Diego Owner: Same as applicant. Mr. Daniel N. Salerno, Architect, and Mr., Page 4. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH a June 18, 1970 COMMISSIONERS 3 y v Robert Stewart, Executive Vice President of Swan Constructors,.Inc., were present at the meeting. Mr..Salerno passed out brochures to the Commissioners and members of the staff describing the project. Large renderings were also displayed and explained to the Commission . Mr. Salerno stated that the building had been placed on the lot.so as not to impair the view of the residents of the Vista del Lido and tha this.project had been discussed with them. They.are planning to improve 32nd Street as a park, as well as a portion of:the adjacent Cit park and will work with the Parks and Recreati n Department on this. The,Commission felt that there should be more direct access to the Lido Bridge and that it should be made as easy as possible to get to the water from the park. The Commission was concerned about the 1'ocatio of the columns supporting the overhang of the building and were informed that it has not bee determined where the columns will be located, • however they will avoid losing any of the park- ing spaces. The 18 boat slips will be used only by the residents of this, and the Vista del Li o, building so there should not be a parking prob- lem. There will be daily trash pick up. After a further lengthy discussion regarding access, location of the ramps,.height of build- ing, clarification of the zoning, and sideyard setbacks, the application was approved, subjecl Motion x to the following conditions:. Second x Ayes x x x x 1. Development shall conform to the Noes x x plans and exhibits as submitted, except that minor adjustments and modifications may be.approved by the Planning Director. Any major changes must be referred the Plan- ning Commission for decision. 2. A dedicated public walkway.shall be provided and improved along that portion of the property bordering the West Lido Channel and shall pro - vide public access extending from • the City park along the full bay frontage of subject property to the Vista del Lido property. Said walk- way shall meet the elevation and location of the existing walkway along the bay front of the Vista del Lido building; Page 5. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • June 18. 1970 COMMISSIONERS y O� O r O � N N N S ,� \\ 3. The ground elevation shall be open and unobstructed except for the manager's office and quarters, the lobby, recreation room and lounge, restrooms, storage and mechanical rooms and necessary columns. 4. That portion of the right -of -way of 32nd Street adjacent to this develop- ment shall be improved by the developer as an addition to the adjacent City park rather than as a street. Such improvements shall include landscaping and sprinklers, and walkway access points to adjacent public sidewalks, as specified by the Director of Parks, Beaches and Recreation. 5, Street improvements shall be completed on Lafayette Avenue and on -Lido Park Drive; including curb, sidewalk and • paving. The plans shall be prepared on standard size sheets by a licensed civil engineer. A sidewalk shall be completed on 32nd.Street as shown on the plot .plan. 6. A triangular strip of right -of -way on Lafayette Avenue shall be dedicated and improved; with the width to be 8 feet at 32nd and Lafayette, then tapering to a zero width at a point 65 feet southerly of the intersection of the 32nd and Lafayette property lines. 7. Right -of -way shall be dedicated and im- proved to enable a right angle inter- section at Lafayette and Lido Park Drive, with a property line radius of 20 feet at the intersection. 8. If it is desired to obtain a building permit prior to completion of public improvements, a standard agreement and surety shall be provided to guarantee completion of public improvements. • 9. A standard off -site parking agreement shall be executed if required. 10. One additional fire hydrant shall be Page 6. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH aAlma iu iozn COMMISSIONERS v �'�INI1111 installed at a location to be specified by the Fire Chief. 11. Interior side yard setbacks shall conform to the R -4 District regula- tions. Item 6. USE PERMI r Request to permit outdoor display and sales of paintings. Location: Lot 5; Block W, Tract 323; Coron del Mar, located at 3744 East N0. 1483 CONTINUED UNIT,[— TU'LY 2 Coast.Highway on the northwest corner of East Coast Highway and Poppy Drive. Zone:. C -1 Applicant: Henry W. Hammond, Cypress Owner: Dr. Earl Brady, Corona del Mar Mr. Hammond was present at the meeting and handed out additional copies of a drawing show ing the type of display structure he proposes to build; he also showed the Commission one of his paintings to illustrate the type of art he would be selling. He stated further that he intended to operate only on week ends. There was a great deal of discussion as to the park- ing area (based on the size of the building only one parking space would be necessary) and the Commission was concerned about the appear- ance of the lot which now is covered with weeds. There was a consensus of opinion that some kin of landscaping should be provided. Commissioner Watson made a motion to condition- ally approve the application which failed for lack of a second and the motion was rescinded. After further discussion, the applicant agreed Motion x to come back.on July 2nd and in the meantime, Second x submit a plot'plan showing exactly what he Ayes x x x x x x intends to do on'the lot as to building, park- Abstain x • ing area, ingress and egress, landscaping, etc. Page 7. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • June 18, 1970 COMMISSIONERS 9 Item 7. MODIFICA- Request for a 5'0" and a 7'9" sideyard in an ITN_ R -1 -B -2 District when the ordinance requires NU-200 10'0" sideyards. APPROVED Location: Portion of Lot 287 of Newport Heights, located at 2411 - 22nd Street, between Irvine Avenue and Tustin Avenue. Zone: R -1 -8-2 Applicant: Harold L. Brownell, Costa Mesa Owner: Same as applicant. Mr. Harold Brownell was present at the meeting and summarized the existing nonconformities in the area, pointing out that the majority of th homes were built under county regulations which required only 5 foot side yards and that • this new requirement for 10.foot side yards ha existed only since the property was rezoned after being annexed to the City of Newport Beach. The Commission discussed the appropriateness of the R -1 -B -2 zone for the area as that zonin makes practically all of the property in the area nonconforming. It was pointed out by the staff that a.7'9" side yard would allow only minimum access for maintenance of the rear of the property which is 330 feet deep. After further discussion, the Planning Commis- Motion x sion reversed the decision of the "Modification Second x Committee and approved a 5' side yard setback Ayes x x x x xx on one side and an.8 foot side yard setback on Abstain x the other side of the subject property. Item 8. TENTATIVE Request to permit subdivision of 53.8 acres into approximately 117 residential lots: Location:. Portion of Blocks 56 & 57, Irvine s CONTINUED Subdivision located north of San Joaquin Hills Road, between UNTIL 3UC4 -2 MacArthur Boulevard and Jamboree Road. Page 8. �J CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH lune 18. 1970 COMMISSIONERS t I N 1. I 1. , 1. l Zone: P -C Applicant:. Williamson & Schmid, Santa Ana Developer: Richard B. Smith, Inc., Tustin Owner: The Irvine Company Planning Director Wilson showed slides.of the Carmel Valley Country.Club development which is similar in many of its concepts to this proposed tract,.after which he made a- presenta tion of the tentative map of Tract 7223. This is a part of the Big Canyon Planned Community which was before the Commission about 6 months ago as to the general concept, and approval of Planned Community District provisions. A letter dated June 3, 1970 from Mr. Williamso of Williamson & Schmid, Civil Engineers, was reviewed. This letter refers to di- scussions at earlier meetings with the Planning staff. Generally speaking, the questions were resolve l, but there are still a few unresolved questions which are before the Commission this evening. Planning Director Wilson commented on the 9 items outlined in the letter calling attention to specific items, i.e., the possible need for more direct pedestrian access;.design of stree s as related to adequacy of parking (if not on the street, then in bays or some other manner, . to be specifically designated); size and adequacy of the park facility and arrangements for its maintenance and operation; trash pick up (which will require that owners of "pan- handle" or "flag" lots move their own trash to the street); he did not comment at this time on Item 8, dealing with private streets, con- trol gates, etc., and in closing his remarks, regarding this letter, coinplimented Mr. Williamson for his cooperation with the City. A letter from Benjamin B. Nolan, City Engineer outlining.suggested conditions of approval was also reviewed. A letter from Mr. Auer, Vice President of the Irvine Company,.aas read into the record, indicating reasons why the Irvine Company is proposing that this area.be developed as a restricted - access community. served by. private streets; the letter also stated that the Irvine Company has gone to great lengths to study this type.of private community. Page 9. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH a June 18. 1970 COMMISSIONERS V\\ Planning Director Wilson stated that he was unable to support the concept of restricted access and private streets as proposed for the entire Big Canyon Community for several reason;. First, there is no precedent for a restricted - access community.of -this size in population anywhere in Southern California that he is aware of, and the traffic handling problems at the entrance roadways could become quite severe; secondly, it has.to be asked if a private restricted- access community concept, particularly one on this scale, and not asso -. ciated with any existing identifiable natural feature such as controlling private beach access, etc., is really in the public interest Mr. David A. Kaylor, Director, Site Developmen , of the Irvine Company.addressed the Commission and stated that they have gone to considerable lengths.on the design of this project, for at least 2 years, or longer, and their feelings o . a private community have been consistent from the start, and that the whole is based program on.a private community. Regarding pedestrian access, he stated that both their attorneys an golf course designer have indicated that pedes trian access across any part of the golf cours could be undesirable and even hazardous.: Re- garding the parking.bays, as well as on- street parking, they are attempting to integrate landscaping with the roadway and provide park- ing in bays in order to have "clump" landscap- ing. It is not their intention to eliminate all parking from the streets. Concerning the private park, they feel the primary recreation activities will be available in adjacent Big Canyon Regional Park, also Eastbluff parks and Buffalo Hills park. The park site is for certain recreation activities.; there has been a plan submitted on a schematic approach to that particular park. It is not anticipated that recreation facilities will be needed to the same extent as Upper Harbor View Hills and other areas. Any requirement for an offer of street dedication at this point is unacceptabl because of the private community and the con - trol of access they are attempting to establis , • but the possibility of future dedication by the residents can be worked out with the Publi Works Department as part of the proposed covenants, conditions and restrictions. Con- cerning traffic problems on the loop collector Page 10. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • June 18, 1970 COMMISSIONERS v G � N £ Q r ? �5 � S or local streets, mainly the question regardin traffic at the entrance,.or on San Joaquin Hills Road, they have been reviewed with the traffic engineer and Public Works Department. They are just as concerned about "storage" as the City. They feel they can.solve the problems of traffic storage, also the handling capacity of the entry gates where they will have someon monitoring. The intent is to use a sticker system which will allow a free flow of resi- dent traffic as well as restriction of the outside traffic. Regarding the suggested con - ditions, they are in agreement with.the con- ditions, other than the condition regarding trash pickup; they would request one modifica- tion to provide an alternative to providing a specific place for trash pickup at the street; they hope to be allowed to provide for trash collection by private contract. Basically, the method of maintenance is the community association; there would be two community asso ciations, at least as of this moment.. • Upon being asked what type of police protectio the community would have, Mr. Kaylor replied that this has been discussed with the Police Department and they.would prefer Vehicle Code enforcement by City police along the private streets, not only the loop collector, but also. the local streets. There is a question as to whether the residents would actually desire this. Upon further questioning, Mr. Kaylor stated that they would anticipate City trash collection, City fire protection and City. police protection. There was a lengthy discussion with the Commis sion as to why controlled access in a communit of this size is necessary and how.this. control would be handled. The total projected popula- tion of the Big Canyon Community as set forth in the applicable Planned Community District Regulations, including all types of dwellings is 5,532; however Mr. Kaylor stated that only. about half this number would be taking access through this loop collector system, and that from the standpoint of access, there would be • two gates. It was the consensus of opinion of the Commis- sioners present at the time this project was first brought to the Commission that there was a request for private streets, similar to those Page 11. I I I I I I I I Ll CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH a June 18. 1970 COMMISSIONERS v WOU N a _ in the Bluffs, but.that nothing was mentioned about.restricted access. This is a major policy issue that will require thorough con- sideration. Commissioner Glass said he wanted to compliment the grading plan and Planning Director Wilson added that this is a very interesting subdivi- sion and contains a number of innovations and shows a great.deal of thought. He is sure it would be an asset to any community and certain- ly Newport Beach. On motion of Commissioner.Watson, seconded by Motion x Commissioner Adkinson, and carried, considera -. Second x tion of Tentative Tract No. 7223 was continued All Aye until July 2, 1970. Item 9. TENTATIVE Request to permit subdivision of 19.4 acres in 40 lots for development as single family resi- dences. o MAP TRACT N 7 2-T7 CONTINUED Location: Portion of Block 96, Irvine's Sub - DN7TL— division, located on the south JULY 2 side of San Joaquin Hills Road, east of Marguerite Avenue. Zone: R -I -B Applicant: Raub, Bein, Frost & Associates Costa Mesa Developer: John.D. Lusk & Son, Newport Beach Owner: The Irvine Company,.Newport Beach Consideration.of this tentative map was con- Motion x tinued until July 2, 1970 at the request of Second x the Irvine Company. All Ayes Item 10. Request to prezone unincorporated territory adjoining the City of Newport Beach for the ZONE CHANCE AM NDMENT purpose of determining the zoning that will apply to such property in the event of sub - C NUED sequent annexation to the City. Specific con - sideration will be given to the establishment UN JULY 2 of a P -C (Planned Community) District to pro- vide for development of approximately 50 acres of land located northeast of the intersection Page 12. • • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMISSIONERS d� ,line 1R_ 1g7n J7w of MacArthur Boulevard and Campus Drive for commercial office use comprising approximately ten buildings, hotel and related commercial facilities. Location: Lot 11 of Tract 5902 located at the northeast corner of the in- tersection of MacArthur Boulevard and Campus Drive. Zone: P -C (Orange County) Applicant: Azimuth Equities, Inc., Newport Beach Owner: McDonnell - Douglas Corporation, Santa Monica The application was continued until July 2, Motion x 1970 at the request of the.,applicant. Second x Ayes x x x x * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Abstain x x x Commissioner Glass requested that.a preliminar discussion be held at the next study.session regarding.a proposed ordinance for the regula- tion of helicopters and heliports in the City of Newport Beach. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** On motion of Commissioner Watson, seconded by Commissioner Glass, the meeting was adjourned to July 2, 1970 at 8:OO P.M. in the City Council Chambers. 06 n R. Ad nsong Secretary Planning Commission Page 13.