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Home My WebLink About09/15/1977COMMISSIONERS <A. City of Newport Beach S; • p�a�S Regular Planning Commission Meeting Place: City Council Chambers Time: 7:00 P. M. Date: Se tember 15. 1977 MOLL CALL Present is Motion All Ayes E. X X X X X X X EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS R. V. Hogan, Commu ronmental Coordinator ecretary Hugh Coffin, Assis Item #1 the basic height limit in the Limitation District for a ildiing, and the certification USE HERMIT 1940 1 Impact Report. CONT. TO ions of Lots 1 and 2, Tract 3232,b�6 ted at 1101 Bayside Drive on the Benjamin B. Nolan, heast corner of Bayside Drive Marine Avenue, adjacent to the oa Island Bridge. vative Development Concepts, ne STAFF MEMBERS Irvine Company, Newport Beach n continued this matter to the 6, 1977. James D. Hewicker, Item #2 vide two existing parcels into for a public park and boardwalk, office building, and a residual RESUB- DrMTON 561 sting marina offices and yacht CONT. Beverly Wood, Envi 1. Shirley Harbeck, S Request to exceed 26/35 Foot Height proposed office bu of an Environmenta Location: Port loca sout and Balb Zone: C -1 Applicant: Inno Irvi Owner: The X Planning Commissio meeting of October Request to resubdi three parcels; one one for a proposed parcel for the exi sales. Page MINUTES INOIX nity Development Director tant City Attorney City Engineer Assistant Director - Planning ronmental Coordinator ecretary Item #1 the basic height limit in the Limitation District for a ildiing, and the certification USE HERMIT 1940 1 Impact Report. CONT. TO ions of Lots 1 and 2, Tract 3232,b�6 ted at 1101 Bayside Drive on the heast corner of Bayside Drive Marine Avenue, adjacent to the oa Island Bridge. vative Development Concepts, ne Irvine Company, Newport Beach n continued this matter to the 6, 1977. Item #2 vide two existing parcels into for a public park and boardwalk, office building, and a residual RESUB- DrMTON 561 sting marina offices and yacht CONT. 7- 1. COMMISSIONERS °Q� ! 0 4Is'.A,� $ City of Newport Beach Buz Se tember 15, PIOLL CALL Motion Al Ayes 1977 MINUTES \ INOKX Portions of Lots 1 and 2, Tract 3232, located at 1101 Bayside Drive on the southeast corner of Bayside Drive and Marine Avenue, adjacent to the Balboa Island Bridge. C -1 Innovative Development Concepts, Irvine The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Robert Bein, William Frost & Assoc., Newport Beach nission continued this matter to the :tober 6, 1977. Fication for Local Coastal Planning. The City of Newport Beach uelopment Director Hogan reviewed two ;sues which should be included on Page )ort pertaining to low .and moderate ig as a result of correspondence n Joan Petty and the State Department id Community Development: vg was opened in connection with this 1720 Kings Road, City representative to )unty Housing Authority Advisory Speared before the Commission to :r letter and conflicting policies to mobile home parks. io others desiring to appear and be iblic hearing was closed. nission discussed adding the issues of )arking as.part of the low and moderate ng issue. In this connection, it was Page 2. item #3 LOCAL STAL PR G M ISSUE IDE�J 1- FFGMT]1 APPROVEI Location: Zone: Applicant: Own er• Engineer: X Planning Comi meeting of 0 Issue Identi Initiated by Community De additional i 24 of the re income housi received fro of Housing a Public heari matter. Joan Petty, the Orange C Committee, a comment on h with respect There being heard, the p Planning Com density and income housi 1977 MINUTES \ INOKX Portions of Lots 1 and 2, Tract 3232, located at 1101 Bayside Drive on the southeast corner of Bayside Drive and Marine Avenue, adjacent to the Balboa Island Bridge. C -1 Innovative Development Concepts, Irvine The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Robert Bein, William Frost & Assoc., Newport Beach nission continued this matter to the :tober 6, 1977. Fication for Local Coastal Planning. The City of Newport Beach uelopment Director Hogan reviewed two ;sues which should be included on Page )ort pertaining to low .and moderate ig as a result of correspondence n Joan Petty and the State Department id Community Development: vg was opened in connection with this 1720 Kings Road, City representative to )unty Housing Authority Advisory Speared before the Commission to :r letter and conflicting policies to mobile home parks. io others desiring to appear and be iblic hearing was closed. nission discussed adding the issues of )arking as.part of the low and moderate ng issue. In this connection, it was Page 2. item #3 LOCAL STAL PR G M ISSUE IDE�J 1- FFGMT]1 APPROVEI COMMISSIONERS City of 2 Santamhar Newport Beach 15. 1977 ROLL GALL recommended that the Proposed Action on Page 18 i Policy B. be expanded to include "Capacities of recreational facilities and beaches should be examined." and that the Proposed Action on Page lE for Policy C. include "parking and density" as part of the studies which are needed pertaining to housing. City Engineer Nolan recommended that "Future arterial Highway extensions in the areas northerl of Coast Highway as proposed by the Circulation Element of the General Plan" be included under Major Public Works for Areas 1 and 2, Pages 4 anc 5. Motion X Following discussion, motion was made that Planni All Ayes Commission recommend to the City Council the approval of Issue Identification for Local Coasta Planning as revised above. Request to consider amendments to Chapters 20.11 and 20.15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code relating to Residential Development Standards anc development standards in the R -2 District. Initiated by. The City of Newport Beach Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter. Gordon Glass, Architect, appeared before the Commission and felt the proposed amendment was a reasonable upgrading of the R -2 portion of the zoning ordinance. He also commended the Planninc Commission for removing the two -story limitation since the height limitation already imposes restrictions pertaining to height and this would allow more flexibility in planning and developmer There being no others desiring to.appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. • Planning Commission discussed the Open Space Opt' and the various effects any changes thereto woulc have on building design. Page 3. MINUTES C y ng II it. 1 INOtX AMEN M. COMMISSIONERS NIP City of Newport Beach MINUTES O Contnmhnr 19 . 1Q77 ROLL GALL Motion X Motion was made that Section 20.15.025 be changed Ayes. X X X X to read as follows: Noes X X X BUILDING HEIGHT AND FLOOR AREA LIMIT. The total gross floor area, including basements, garages, a carports, but excluding decks, balconies.o_r patic open on at least two sides or open on one side an unroofed, contained in all buildings on a buildir site in an R -2 District shall not exceed two time the buildable area of the site, provided that any required parking space whether open or covered shall be included in the calculation of gross flc area for a duplex. For dwellings, the building height limit shall be 24/28 feet as specified in Chapter 20.02. For accessory buildings, the buil ing height limit shall be 15 feet. Motion X Motion was made that Planning Commission recommer All Ayes to the City Council approval of Amendment No. 48E as revised. Request to amend previously approved use permits that permitted the Bank of Newport facility and related drive -in teller units in the P -C District on a temporary basis. The proposed development includes the expansion of the existing building, additional temporary relocatable structures, a ne drive -in teller unit, and additional offstreet parking spaces. The applicant is also requestinc an extension of the original use permit applicati Location: A portion of Block 93 of Irvine's Subdivision, located at 2166 East. Coast Highway, in Corona del Mar. Zone: P -C Applicant: Bank of Newport, Newport Beach Owner: The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Motion X Planning Commission continued this matter to the All Ayes meeting of October 6, 1977. Page 4. INDEX .nd 5 d ig !s or d- id Item #5 USE P DEN IT T7W- NDED .w CONT. TO. br'��- 0 COMMISSIONERS 9cs v� �07Syl�yoyC.. City Of Newport Beach MINUTES • s ��' p C soy Se tember 15, 1977 MOLL GALL Motion * Ayes • create one parcel of land for commercial t. A portion of Block 93 of Irvine's Subdivision, located at 2166 East Coast Highway, in Corona del Mar. P -C Bank of Newport, Newport Beach The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Robert Bein, William Frost & Assoc., Newport Beach ommission continued this matter to the October 6, 1977. permit the construction of a duplex in strict that exceeds the height limit in Foot Height Limitation District. The lso includes a modification to permit arking spaces in front of a two car eting the Ordinance requirement of four aces. However, the two open parking .roach to the front property line (where cting Map indicates a required 15 foot I setback along Dahlia Avenue). Further - dification is requested to permit a ,econd floor balcony to encroach to ;" of the rear property line (where the requires a 5 foot rear yard when abuttin wide alley). Lot 2, Block 332, Corona del Mar Tract, located at 400 Dahlia Avenue, adjacent to the proposed park on Bayside Drive, in Corona del Mar. R -2 Ken McFarland, Costa.Mesa Page 5. irooax Zi7 CONT. TO I Request to developmen Location: Zone: Applicant: Owner: Engineer: X Planning C meeting of Request tc .the R -2 Di the 24/28 proposal a two open F garage, me parking sF spaces en( the Distri front yarc more, a me proposed s within 2'E Ordinance a 14 foot Location: Zone: Applicant create one parcel of land for commercial t. A portion of Block 93 of Irvine's Subdivision, located at 2166 East Coast Highway, in Corona del Mar. P -C Bank of Newport, Newport Beach The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Robert Bein, William Frost & Assoc., Newport Beach ommission continued this matter to the October 6, 1977. permit the construction of a duplex in strict that exceeds the height limit in Foot Height Limitation District. The lso includes a modification to permit arking spaces in front of a two car eting the Ordinance requirement of four aces. However, the two open parking .roach to the front property line (where cting Map indicates a required 15 foot I setback along Dahlia Avenue). Further - dification is requested to permit a ,econd floor balcony to encroach to ;" of the rear property line (where the requires a 5 foot rear yard when abuttin wide alley). Lot 2, Block 332, Corona del Mar Tract, located at 400 Dahlia Avenue, adjacent to the proposed park on Bayside Drive, in Corona del Mar. R -2 Ken McFarland, Costa.Mesa Page 5. irooax Zi7 CONT. TO I COMMISSIONERS z s << City of Newport Beach September 15, 1977 MOLL GALL Owner: Andrew Glassell, VII, Balboa Staff reviewed additional information relative tc buildable area and Coastal Commission requirement which would be imposed on the subject property. letter of opposition signed by A. Marie Thornell, 403 Fernleaf Avenue; Bertram A. Rowe, 406 Fernley Avenue; Roberta C. Pomery and Alice M. Pomery, 405 Fernleaf Avenue; Theodore Harrington, 404 Dahlia Avenue; and Sylvia S. Harrington, owner of 402 Dahlia Avenue; was distributed and reviewed by the Commission. Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter. Ken McFarland, applicant, appeared before the Commission and concurred with the staff report ar recommendations. He answered questions of the Commission relative to the Coastal Commission requirements, need for a retaining wall, utiliza- tion of the view in planning the structure, topo- graphy of the land, and alternative development plans which would eliminate the need for a variar Mr. McFarland presented a picture of the area showing the elevation of the proposed development and its relationship to adjacent development. HE also reviewed the various view angles from the adjacent properties effected by this development, Staff reveiwed the plans and elevations in connec tion with this request and pointed out that the development could be redesigned to eliminate the need for a variance, however, the possibility existed that the building could be higher on the rear portion of the property than that proposed. Alice Pomeroy, 405 Fernleaf, appeared before the Commission and advised that the portion of the building requiring the height variance was locatc in such a manner as to obstruct their view and voiced concern over this loss. She felt that alternative plans could be prepared which would be satisfactory to the developer an,d at the same time not eliminate views from neighboring proper- ties. She also voiced concern with the ability of fire equipment to obtain access through the alley. Page 6. MINUTES • f ce INOtX I is COMMISSIONERS S L • @ ��SQy C City of Newport Beach September 15, 1977 PIOLL CALL Bertram Rowe, 407 Fernleaf, appeared before the Commission and requested clarification of the grade difference between the property and the alley. Edna Rowe, 407 Fernleaf, appeared before the Commission and voiced concern with the los of view that the proposed structure would produce and felt that a compromise could be reached through alternative plans which would provide a step -down configuration. Ken McFarland, applicant, appeared before the Commission and advised of their desire to constri units which would contain reasonable living space for the occupants. He felt that the proposed design would accomplish this while at the same time still provide for views on neighboring properties as indicated by the elevation previou! reviewed. • Planning Commission felt the need for further information as to the effects that the requested variance would have on neighboring properties an requested that the applicant obtain additional pictures showing the other elevations of the property and the effects those angles would have on neighboring properties. Motion X Following discussion, Planning Commission contin All Ayes this amtter to the meeting of October 6, 1977, pending receipt of further information as reques Planning Commission recessed at 9:20 P.M. and reconvened at 9:25 P.M. Request to waive the parking requirements in conjunction with the expansion of an existing commercial building on Balboa Island. • Location: Lot 15, Block 12, Section Four, Balboa Island, located at 229 Mari Avenue, on the southwesterly cornE of Marine Avenue and Balboa Avenue on Balboa Island. Page 7. MINUTES ac S ued to ne INOIX Item #8 DENIED COMMISSIONERS O,y City of Newport Beach SPntPmhar 15. 1977 ROLL CALL Zone: C -1 Applicant: Mrs. James Slemons, San Clemente Owner: Same as Applicant Public hearing was opened in connection with this matter. Richard Higbie appeared before the Commission on behalf of the applicant and advised he was the on in need of the extra space being requested. He commented on the existing parking and felt that the expansion would not be detrimental to the are and not increase the parking. George Engles, 125 E. Bayfront, Balboa Island, appeared before the Commission in opposition to this request because of the parking problems and the fact that the expanded area codld be used for other purposes thereby adding to the existing parking problem. He presented a report from the Little Balboa Island Improvement Association stating their reasons for opposition to the expansion and requesting denial of this use permi There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Motion X Planning Commission denied Use Permit No. 1842, Ayes X X X X X X based on the following findings: Abstain X 1. A substantial increase in floor area is pro- posed on the site which is already nonconforn ing because of the lack of offstreet parking spaces. 2. There is no suitable guarantee that the expan ed commercial space will not be occupied by additional occupants or a separate commercial use at a later date. 3. The proposed development may increase the parking demand in a very congested area along Marine Avenue, and further increase the park- ing of automobiles on adjoining residential streets. 4. The approval of Use Permit No. 1842 will, under the circumstances of this case, be Page 8. MINUTES a t. • INDIX 0 9 . COMMISSIONERS City of Newport Beach MINUTES 9iP Fp 1� 3F n2 September 15. 1977 POLL CALL detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of person residing and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the gener welfare of the City. Request to construct a combined commercial- reside tial structure. A modification to the Zoning Code is also requested since a portion of the requirec parking spaces are tandem spaces (where the Ordir ance requires that parking spaces shall be access ible and usable). Location: Lot 28, Block 9, Section One, Balbc Island, located at 118 Agate Avenue on the easterly side of Agate Avent between Park Avenue and South Bay Front on Balboa Island. Zone: C -1 Applicant: Tony Clark, Newport Beach Owner: Tony Clark and Frank Becker, Newpol Beach Public hearing was opened in connection with thi: matter. Frank Becker, 3412 Quiet Cove, Corona del Mar, appeared before the Commission and concurred witl the staff report and recommendations with the exception of the requirement for a 10 foot setbai along Agate Avenue on the second floor of the proposed structure. He commented on the inspira• tion for the proposed design and felt the develol ment as proposed would be aesthetically pleasing to the area and enhance the neighborhood. He answered questions of the Commission relative to • the tandem parking. There being no others desiring to appear and be heard, the public hearing was closed. Page 9. iNOax s al Item #9 n- USE PERMIT APPROVED a , e, t s :k o- CONDI- TI NALLY COMMISSIONERS '��+� psmSGfi City of off' Ccn +cmhn�+ 1�. Newport Beach 1077 ROLL CALL Motion X Motion was made that the project be constructed a proposed, thus eliminating the requirement for a 10 foot setback along Agate Avenue on the second floor of the proposed structure, and that Plannin Commission make the following findings: 1. That the proposed use is consistent with the Land Use Element of the General Plan and is compatible with surrounding land uses. 2. The project will not have any significant environmental impact. 3. The proposed development, with the proposed revisions recommended by staff, meets or exceeds all of the development standards of the C -R District (i.e. yards, building height parking spaces, buildable area, etc.) 4. That the establishment of tandem parking spat on the site will not, under the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort and general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of such proposed use or be detri mental or injurious to property and improveme in the neighborhood or the general welfare of the City and further that the proposed modifi cation is consistent with the legislative int of Title 20 of this Code. 5. The approval of Use Permit No. 1843 will not, under the circumstances of this case, be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, morals, comfort and general welfare of person residing and working in the neighborhood or be detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or the gener welfare of the City. and approve Use Permit No. 1843, subject to the following conditions: 1. That development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved plot plans, flo plans, and elevations, except as noted in Condition No. 2. 2. That a maximum 750 square feet of commercial space shall be permitted on the first floor Page 10. MINUTES • 1 N O!X S g , es • n al or 0 COMMISSIONERS s °� it of Newport Beach MINUTES �F 1v�3�i F 7' � Opp ,S� ��. (•1 • S �f 4 < °z September POLL CALL Motion Ayes Noes Ayes Noes n U 15, 1977 proposed building. Said space shall le any storage or restroom areas for the ,cial use as required by Code. ,ne tandem parking space and the accessibl ig space in front of said tandem parking shall be reserved for the proposed !ntial unit at all times. ill 5 offstreet parking spaces shall only lized for vehicular storage. :he existing driveway approach on Agate. be closed up under an encroachment permi I by the Public Works Department. :he feeling that it was appropriate to �tbacks for residential purposes on busy Id protect residents from noise, nuisance the above motion was amended to require foot setback be maintained along Agate the second floor of the proposed structul 'led. ial motion was then voted on and carried. I create three parcels of land for development and one parcel of land for and sign purposes in Newport Center. A portion of Lot 22, Tract No. 6015, located at 600 Newport Center Drive, on the easterly side of Santa Cruz Drive between Newport Center Drive and San Joaquin Hills Road in Block 600 of Newport Center. C -O -H and 0 -S The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Same as Applicant Williamson and Schmid, Irvine Page 11. 1 N D!X Item of the incluc commer 3. That c parkir space reside 4. That i be uti 5. That 1 AvenuE issue( X Based on 1 X X require sE X X X X X streets ar and fumes . that a 10 Avenue on Motion fa- X X X X X X The origii X Request t commercia landscape Location: Zones: Applicant Owner: Engineer: 15, 1977 proposed building. Said space shall le any storage or restroom areas for the ,cial use as required by Code. ,ne tandem parking space and the accessibl ig space in front of said tandem parking shall be reserved for the proposed !ntial unit at all times. ill 5 offstreet parking spaces shall only lized for vehicular storage. :he existing driveway approach on Agate. be closed up under an encroachment permi I by the Public Works Department. :he feeling that it was appropriate to �tbacks for residential purposes on busy Id protect residents from noise, nuisance the above motion was amended to require foot setback be maintained along Agate the second floor of the proposed structul 'led. ial motion was then voted on and carried. I create three parcels of land for development and one parcel of land for and sign purposes in Newport Center. A portion of Lot 22, Tract No. 6015, located at 600 Newport Center Drive, on the easterly side of Santa Cruz Drive between Newport Center Drive and San Joaquin Hills Road in Block 600 of Newport Center. C -O -H and 0 -S The Irvine Company, Newport Beach Same as Applicant Williamson and Schmid, Irvine Page 11. 1 N D!X Item COMMISSIONERS Oy City of . Newport Beach SentemhPr 15. 1Q77 ROLL CALL Motion X At the request of the applicant, this matter was All Ayes removed from the calendar. Request to set public hearing for the October, 19 General Plan Amendment Session. Motion x Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 995, All Ayes setting a public hearing for October 20, 1977, to consider the following General Plan amendments: 77 -3 -A: A proposed amendment to the Land Use and 'sldential Growth Elements to change the designa tion on property currently in the R -2 District, located on the east side of North Newport Bouleva north of Santa Ana Avenue, from "Two- Family Residential" to "Retail and Service Commercial." 77 -3 -B: A proposed amendment to the Land Use and Residential Growth Elements to change the designa tion of the Roger's Gardens site and the vacant property to the south, bounded by MacArthur Boulevard, San Joaquin Hills Road, and San Miguel Drive, from "Low- Density Residential" to "Retail and Service Commercial." ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Commissioner Frederickson gave an oral report on the meeting held by the Community Development Citizens Advisory Committee. There being no other business, Planning Commissio adjourned the meeting. ime: 10:00 P. M. PAUL L. BALALIS, Secretary Planning Commission City of Newport Beach Page 12. MINUTES • \ INO<X 77 rd #11 •