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NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Council Chambers — 3300 Newport Boulevard
Thursday, January 17, 2013
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER — The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Hillgren
III. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Brown, Hillgren, Myers, Toerge and Tucker
ABSENT: Ameri (arrived at 7:27 p.m.), Kramer (arrived at 6:34 p.m.)
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Staff Present: Kim Brandt, Community Development Director; Leonie Mulvihill, Assistant City
Attorney; Tony Brine, City Traffic Engineer; Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner; Patrick Alford,
Planning Manager; James Campbell, Principal Planner; Ruby Garciamay, Community Development
Department Assistant
IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Toerge invited those wishing to address the Commission on non - agenda items to do so at this
time.
Jim Mosher reported on recent Council actions to reject written comments submitted less than twenty -
four hours prior to meetings and reducing all public comments from five minutes to three minutes. He
hoped that the Planning Commission would not adopt similar innovations.
There being no others wishing to address the Commission, Chair Toerge closed the public comments
portion of the meeting.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES - None
Commissioner Kramer arrived at this juncture (6:34 p.m.).
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF JANUARY 3, 2013
Recommended Action: Approve and file
Chair Toerge noted receiving corrections to the minutes from Mr. Mosher and that the changes were
incorporated into the minutes.
Interested parties were invited to address the Commission. There was no response and Chair Toerge
closed public comments for this item.
Motion made by Chair Toerge and seconded by Commissioner Myers and carried 3 — 0 — 3 , to
approve the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting of the January 3, 2013, Regular meeting,
as amended.
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AYES:
Brown, Myers and Toerge
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: Hillgren, Kramer and Tucker
ABSENT: Ameri
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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ITEM NO.2 Zoning Code Amendment Single Room Occupancy Residential Hotels and
Parking for Emergency Shelters (PA2012 -179)
Site Location: Citywide
Assistant Planner Whelan presented the report addressing background, State law requirements
relative to the insertion of SROs and adding provisions that would allow SROs within the
commercial and office zoning districts, approval of the Housing Element by the City Council and
proposed minor changes to the definitions.
Community Development Director Brandt clarified the requirements.
Ms. Whelan addressed parking standards for emergency shelters, research conducted by staff with
other cities and operators and recommendations.
In response to an inquiry from Vice Chair Hillgren, Ms. Whelan reported that the State requires that
the City identify zones where SROs could be permitted and that the recommendation is to permit
them in commercial and office zoning districts, consistent with the Zoning Code.
In response to an inquiry from Commissioner Brown, Ms. Whelan clarified the statistical measure
of half a parking space per bedroom.
Interested parties were invited to address the Commission on this matter.
Denys Oberman questioned the difference between the City's definition of SROs and the HUD
definition and addressed issues that have caused complications due to inconsistencies between
definitions at the various jurisdictional levels. She supported the need for SROs but requested that
the Commission consider what zones may be most appropriate for and compatible with other than
an office designation. She reported that SROs have certain characteristics in terms of attracting
transient population and causing intensification of uses. She proposed that already dense areas
would not be appropriate for SROs and that there be specific commercial or office areas within the
City that are designated as appropriate. Ms. Oberman addressed the CUP process and felt that it
is resource intensive.
Jim Mosher commented on parking requirements for emergency shelters and suggested including
language to identify additional requirements. He stated agreement with the previous speaker's
comments and felt that SROs do not need to be allowed in all commercial and office zones. He
stated confusion in terms of the definitions of residential and non - residential and referenced written
comments he submitted recommending inclusion of alternative definitions.
There being no others wishing to address the Commission, Chair Toerge closed the public hearing.
Ms. Brandt reported that a definition is being provided for SROs which is the same definition used
in the Code prior to the most recent update. The definition was inadvertently omitted in the update,
and the State's review of the Housing Element resulted in direction to reinsert it into the Zoning
Code. The reinsertion makes it consistent with the City's Housing Element and consistent with the
pre -2010 Zoning Code. Ms. Brandt addressed the HUD definition, noting that it is broad and does
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not have a requirement excluding kitchen facilities and allows the jurisdiction to include or not
include kitchen facilities or a bathroom within individual units. She added that the HUD definition
does not address the number of individual units allowed. Regarding location of SROs, Ms. Brandt
reported that historically, they have been included in commercial or non - residential zones and
typically they are quasi - residential uses typically found in non - residential zones.
Vice Chair Hillgren inquired about the changes in the definition and Ms. Whelan reported striking
out the reference to HUD.
Commissioner Tucker inquired if there is a state requirement that the City allow SRO uses.
Ms. Brandt addressed the intent of the Housing Element program noting that it is to allow zoning
provisions that would allow the City to consider such uses. It is not permitted by right but is
discretionary with a Conditional Use Permit. Every application can be evaluated on its own merit
given the location and proximity to other uses in the area.
Discussion followed regarding the Conditional Use Permit process.
Assistant City Attorney Mulvihill added that the Housing Element is requiring the City to allow for
the use in the specific zones but the City retains full discretion as to the findings and approving or
not approving the CUP.
Motion made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Chair Toerge and carried 5 — 0 —1, to adopt
the revised Resolution No. 1903 recommending City Council approval of Code Amendment No.
CA2012 -009, as modified by staff.
AYES:
Brown, Hillgren, Myers, Toerge and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSTENTIONS:
Kramer
ABSENT:
Ameri
ITEM NO. 3 Residential Lot Merger Code Amendment (PA2012 -102)
Site Location: R -1, R -BI, and R -2 Zoning Districts of Balboa Island, Balboa
Peninsula, Corona del Mar, Lido Isle, and West Newport
Planning Manager Patrick Alford presented details of the report addressing Council initiation of the
matter, examples of typical lots, setbacks resulting from mergers, increases in potential floor areas
and typical setbacks. He addressed key proposed provisions relative to parcel maps and lot -line
adjustments, areas affected by the amendment, regulations and findings, other approaches
including increasing remaining side yard setbacks, modifying floor area limit ratios and related
variances. Mr. Alford reported that the information provided is for typical lots with typical setbacks
and noted that there could be many variations in the results if the amendment is approved and
applied.
Discussion followed regarding areas governed, applicability to Newport Heights and applying the
amendment to the older areas of town and clarifying language to not include Newport Heights,
provisions regarding setbacks increasing to four feet and effects to overall square footage.
In response to Chair Toerge's inquiry, Mr. Alford explained the 50 percent rule noting that it was
intended to address fragments of lots and reported that staff is trying to avoid significant increases
in overall lot widths to maintain compatibility and apply the new standards to lots that have
significant changes in lot configurations.
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Chair Toerge indicated support for the ordinance but asked the Commission for input on how they
might create the opportunity for the Commission to consider increased setbacks in cases where
they may not otherwise support a lot.
In response to Vice Chair Hillgren's inquiry, Mr. Alford addressed notice to residents and where the
ordinance would apply. Mr. Alford noted that potentially, approximately 8,000 parcels could be
impacted by the amendment. He reported on efforts made to notice the item, including a display
ad and letters to applicable community associations. He reported that no responses were
received.
Commissioner Tucker commented on expanding setbacks, limiting floor areas of combined lots
and the possibility of allowing designers to determine how the floor area will be used on the lots.
Chair Toerge felt that the square footage could be included in any location and developing a
process for the Commission to consider where the square footage would be appropriate.
Mr. Alford addressed the possibility of new construction and stated that it would be possible that lot
mergers could include existing structures that are currently conforming to side yard setbacks.
Interested parties were invited to address the Commission on this matter
Denys Oberman felt that the original intent of the ordinance was to manage compatibility. She
stated that there are lot mergers occurring as well as lot reconfigurations. She addressed issues of
safety, access and privacy and suggested adding language to articulate that there needs to be
sufficient setbacks to afford fire compliance and privacy as well as adequate insulation from noise
and air quality impacts.
Jim Mosher asked why the amendment would be applied selectively to specific areas and not City-
wide, the appropriateness of the 50 percent rule and lots that are back -to -back. He suggested
striking out "width" and include "area" to apply to odd lot configurations. He felt that the CEQA
finding is not a finding and expressed concerns with selectively applying the ordinance to little
pieces of the Zoning Code without showing sections as a whole, noting that they would be "sub-
sections". Mr. Mosher pointed out minor typographical errors within the report.
There being no others wishing to address the Commission, Chair Toerge closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Tucker referenced the revised resolution and suggested that the language in the
report be consistent throughout the document. He was unsure whether Council direction included
re- tooling the setbacks and pointed out areas of ambiguity.
Chair Toerge noted that the Commission was asked to make a recommendation. He questioned
why the ordinance is not applicable to R -1 zones in the City.
Motion made by Chair Toerge and seconded by Commissioner Brown to adopt Resolution No. 1904
recommending City Council approval of Code Amendment No. CA2012 -107, without the restriction
that it only apply to the areas specified in the report, but that they apply to R -1, R -BI and R -2 zoning
districts.
Mr. Alford noted that the public notice for the amendment stated that it would be limited to certain
areas. He asked the Assistant City Attorney if the Commission could include other areas. Assistant
City Attorney Mulvihill indicated that the Commission was only making a recommendation and that the
item will be noticed to Council accordingly.
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Chair Toerge stated that the 50 percent increase in area is a reasonable barometer rather than the 50
percent increase in the lot width. He dropped the request of modifying the setbacks.
Commissioner Myers indicated that he supports the 50 percent width noting that the issue affects
side -by -side lots and would cover a broad range of variables for lot mergers.
Vice Chair Hillgren indicated he could not support the motion because the item was not noticed to
include other areas. He agreed with changing width to area.
Substitute motion made by Vice Chair Hillgren to adopt Resolution No. 1904 recommending City
Council approval of Code Amendment No. CA2012 -107 as proposed in the modified staff report and
changing "width" to "area" throughout the amendment.
Commissioner Tucker suggested replacing language "on" to "of' relative to 50 percent of the lots
involved throughout with additional corrections.
Vice Chair Hillgren agreed to the inclusion and Commissioner Tucker seconded the motion. The
motion carried 6 —1.
AYES: Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge and Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Ameri
ITEM NO. 4 Existing City Hall Complex Reuse Amendments (PA2012 -031)
Site Location: 3300 Newport Boulevard and 475 32nd Street
Commissioner Kramer indicated that he will recuse himself from hearing the aforementioned item
because he holds an income - earning business position at Pacific Hospitality Group, which is in the
business of hotel management and development. Although he does not believe there is a conflict of
interest, he is doing so out of an abundance of caution. In addition, he requested to be excused for
the remainder of the meeting as this is the last action item under the agenda. He departed the
Chambers at this time.
Commissioner Ameri arrived at this juncture (7:27 p.m.).
Principal Planner James Campbell presented details of the report addressing site location, description
of the project, changes to the regulatory scheme, policies and Zoning Code, existing structures on the
property, current zoning designation and plans for the reuse of the site for other purposes. He
presented background including visionary concepts for the area, design guidelines, and initiation of
the subject land -use amendments by the City Council. He addressed the proposed land -use
designation and purpose, description of possible civic uses, establishment of intensities and densities
and amendments to the General Plan, Coastal Land Use Plan, and proposed Zoning Code standards.
Mr. Campbell addressed the possibility of allowing a hotel, residential uses and retail uses and
establishing development standards for the new zone. He addressed building heights, setbacks,
open -space areas and reported the attendance of Keaton Kreitzer to discuss the environmental
documents.
Mr. Kreitzer reported that he was retained by the City to prepare environmental documents for the
proposed amendments and reported that once the project description was crafted, the preparation of
an initial study was conducted to evaluate the scope of the project. He noted that an analysis was
crafted to address a programmatic level of detail with broad impacts and broad mitigation efforts. He
reported there would be no physical impacts if the project (the proposed amendments) is approved.
Physical impacts would only occur upon development of a specific project. He addressed distribution
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of a Mitigated Negative Declaration, receipt of comments and responses to them. Future projects
would be subject to subsequent environmental, planning, and engineering review.
Discussion followed regarding the use of italics in the document.
Mr. Campbell reported that public views were reviewed on a broad programmatic level and that no
view simulations were conducted. He stressed that specific public views are protected based on
General Plan policies. He reported that no shade and shadow impact studies were prepared at this
time because there are no sensitive land uses in close proximity. Regarding traffic, he stated that in
the likely development scenarios considered based on the maximum land use allocations that the
General Plan would allow, peak hour traffic was reduced compared to peak hour attributable to
existing uses, therefore, there are no significant impacts related to traffic. Future projects would
undergo their own environmental and engineering review and would come before the Planning
Commission for consideration. Mr. Campbell also discussed the requirements of the Traffic Phasing
Ordinance and stated that since any potential development would not increase average daily trips
above the daily trips of existing uses by more than 300, no traffic study is required. Mr. Campbell also
discussed the "plan -to- plan" peak hour trip analysis required by Charter Section 423 as a separate
analysis from the existing uses to plan analysis also conducted, and he reported that no vote of the
electorate would be required.
Mr. Campbell reported that the Native American Tribal Consultation was conducted pursuant to State
law and that he received a phone call in response indicating that there are no resources known on the
site but that tribal representatives are available to monitor grading project if deemed necessary. He
addressed the next steps including future Council consideration of the item, Coastal Commission
consideration and staff's recommendation for approval.
In response to Vice Chair Hillgren's inquiry, Mr. Campbell explained why the maximum hotel intensity
of 99,675 square feet was determined and addressed traffic concerns. He added that a reduction of
peak -hour traffic is being predicted in each likely development scenario and there may be a slight
increase in daily trips depending upon the size of potential future hotel.
Regarding potential traffic mitigation efforts, City Traffic Engineer Tony Brine reported that there are
improvements outlined in the General Plan regardless of potential uses on the site.
Mr. Campbell reported that staff anticipates maintaining the existing access points and that potential
changes to rights -of -way proposed by future developers would need to be evaluated at that time and
would be project - specific.
Assistant City Attorney Mulvihill reported that pursuant to CEQA guidelines, there is no obligation to
analyze the project at a greater degree of specificity than what is currently before the Commission. To
do so at this time would be speculative.
Commissioner Tucker commented on entitlements and asked why the City didn't wait until there was a
project- specific analysis.
Mr. Campbell stated that he believes it is a result of the Coastal Commission's timing and that it is the
intent to present the Coastal Land Use Plan amendment to the Coastal Commission as soon as
possible since their process can take a significant amount of time. Specific proposed developments
would also need to be presented to the Coastal Commission and staff has been advised by Coastal
Commission staff that they would prefer to see the amendments first, separate from any specific
development project.
Discussion followed regarding the process and project development reviews.
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In response to Chair Toerge's inquiry regarding Council's limiting the density and intensity of use of
the site to ninety -nine residential units or a boutique hotel instead of allowing for other alternatives,
Community Development Director Brandt explained that staff has been in the process of looking for
appropriate uses for the property for over two years. Council has identified the area as a revitalization
area and has spent a significant amount of time and resources in evaluating potential uses for the
area as it transitions into the future. The issue was reviewed by a Citizens' Advisory Panel and
Council embarked on a market and an economic analysis for appropriate land uses for the site.
Council directed staff to send out a Request for Qualifications focusing on the land uses and the
overall limitations on density and intensity of use are related to Measure S restrictions.
Chair Toerge felt that it would have been better to engage RFPs and have the Ad Hoc Committee
review them and identify whether or not they presented good ideas.
Commissioner Ameri stated that obtaining other innovative ideas has been eliminated and questioned
the number of companies chosen to present proposals.
Ms. Brandt reported that six teams have been chosen to submit RFPs.
Interested parties were invited to address the Commission on this matter.
Denys Oberman commented on the process and felt that in lieu of the Design Guideline process, the
City would have served itself better to have an active outreach for RFPs to look at a specific plan
amendment. She stated that the public weighed in heavily and consistently on this site and was
looking for a way that the City could establish a destination anchor that could spearhead successful
revitalization of the entire Lido Marina area. The public advocated for a boutique hotel as a
destination anchor. She addressed the results of the market and economic analyses and expressed
concerns with the Design Guidelines noting that they should not be stated to be anything more than a
concept. She felt the Design Guidelines need to be put in perspective and should be properly defined
as it relates to CEQA considerations. Ms. Oberman questioned the MULV designation and whether it
is specific to the City Hall site or to the entire Lido Village. She stated the need for significant
environmental review and suggested that the Planning Commission not proceed with approving the
current environmental review. She opined that there will be significant impacts to traffic both to the
site and to Lido Village and asked how a decrease in traffic was determined, especially with residential
uses. She encouraged the Commission to not approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration in its
current form.
Jim Mosher indicated that the recommendation for approval is premature before the Council and the
public have a clear idea of what they want to do with this property. He expressed concerns with the
traffic analysis, the MND and felt that the document was not carefully prepared.
Robert Hawkins, representing several community groups in the City, raised a concern that a shade
and shadow analysis should be prepared. He noted that the proposed zoning provides for open space
noting that it would create a shade - sensitive use that requires further study and the lack of that study
creates a land -use impact. He referenced written comments which were previously submitted and
reported that no notice was received, that a continuance was requested and commented on use of
italics in the environmental document. He reported that CEQA requires looking at worst -case
scenarios and felt that a variety of impacts were not adequately considered. He commented on the
process noting that the programmatic MND does not analyze anything and felt that the subsequent
environmental analysis will consist of a Notice of Exemption. He objected to "piece - mealing" the
project analysis and encouraged the Commission to reject the MND and stated that an EIR should be
prepared and that the alternatives analysis in an EIR provides the ability to analyze the impact
attributable to various project alternatives. Mr. Hawkins stated that the environmental analysis is in
conflict with Council Policy K -3 and felt that the project does not meet this policy and that an EIR
should be prepared.
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In response to Commissioner Tucker's inquiry regarding the ability to have a General Plan
amendment and a zone change without having a specific project, Mr. Hawkins agreed that it can
occur but he also indicated that it is not an acceptable way of pursuing the CEQA process.
Commissioner Tucker noted that a CEQA analysis for a future development project will be needed
and that specific developments will be considered by the Planning Commission. He commented on
the alternatives analysis and asked Mr. Hawkins to address the arguments that he feels are most
compelling.
Mr. Hawkins expressed his concern that the subsequent environmental analysis will consist of a
Notice of Exemption. He expressed the belief that the proposed General Plan Amendment would
allocate the remaining possible density and intensity under the Green Light thresholds creating a land -
use impact that must be analyzed and that was not addressed in the MND. He added that substantial
evidence supports the potential of significant impacts which aren't analyzed in the document, including
the shade analysis, impacts on open space and on outdoor restaurants in proximity as well as impacts
on residential land uses. He encouraged the Commission to deny the matter and conduct an EIR
which will require an alternatives impact analysis.
There being no others wishing to address the Commission, Chair Toerge closed the public hearing.
In response to Chair Toerge's inquiry, Mr. Campbell reported that the analysis of shadows that might
be created by a future project is not required under CEQA but is rather a design issue that will be
considered when the future project is reviewed. He disagreed that there are nearby restaurants that
will be impacted by shading attributable to future development of the site as there are no nearby
outdoor restaurants. Shade and shadow impacts are typically considered with nearby residential uses
and that it is unlikely that there will be an impact considering the proximity of the project site and the
existing Fire Station in that location. Shade /shadow analysis could be conducted if future
developments would impact sensitive land uses.
Regarding the Design Guidelines, Mr. Campbell reported that the proposed amendments are not
being evaluated against the Guidelines but rather that the Guidelines would apply to any future
development of the project site. That evaluation and ultimate requirement of a finding of consistency
strengthens a future project's compatibility with the area and the future vision for the area. He added
that the Design Guidelines are guidelines and not regulatory as an ordinance would be but the
Guidelines require any future project to be found consistent with the guidelines.
Assistant City Attorney Mulvihill noted that the Design Guidelines set the concept for the area and
have been adopted by the City Council.
In reply to Chair Toerge's inquiry, Mr. Campbell explained the basic requirements of Charter Section
423 and when a vote of the electorate would be required and how the subject amendment, if
approved, would affect the analysis of future general plan amendments within the statistical area. He
explained that should the City approve this amendment, it would become a "prior amendment" as
defined by Section 423 and 80 percent of increased floor area, 80 percent of increased residential
units, and 80 percent of increased peak hour trips will be added to the increases resulting from two
prior amendments approved within the previous ten years. The resulting total would be added to the
increases attributable to a future General Plan Amendment within the next ten years and should the
totals exceed applicable Section 423 thresholds, a vote would be required to validate the City's
approval of that future GPA. In summary, the proposed amendment with two prior amendments
equals the floor area and residential unit threshold and does not exceed it so no vote is required for
the subject amendment. Since 80 percent of the total floor area and units are added to a future GPA
application, 80 percent of the threshold amounts would apply to that future amendment leaving a
modest amount of floor area and residential units (8,000 square feet and 20 units) for a future GPA
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without necessitating a vote. He also reported that should the increased density and intensity of the
General Plan amendment not be built, it can be transferred to another location within the statistical
area by the City Council to meet other revitalization goals.
A question was raised about whether there was a time limit within which development must occur
pursuant to the GPA and whether the City could reconsider the allocation.
Ms. Brandt reported that the General Plan, the Coastal Land Use Plan and the Zoning Code are the
City's vision for the community and that the City can initiate amendments to them without authorization
from a property owner. The City controls the development for the community through the General
Plan and has the ability to initiate changes without the consent of a property owner. The General Plan
does not provide timeframes and if needs of the community change, Council can initiate amendments
to address those needs.
Commissioner Ameri indicated that he did not agree with the City's approach to get to this point, but
commented on what is being proposed noting that there is currently no site plan or proposed
development and that this is not the time to discuss physical criteria of shade, open space or impacts.
Assistant City Attorney Mulvihill reported that the concerns relate to the proposed height, which is
different from the existing Zoning Code. She stated that through the consultant's process, it was
determined that there are no significant impacts caused by the proposed amendments.
Commissioner Ameri reported that there are a lot of factors that could impact the site depending on
the future development but that no development is being considered at this time.
Motion made by Commissioner Ameri and seconded by Commissioner Tucker and carried 6 — 1, to
adopt Resolution No. 1905 recommending City Council adoption of the City Hall Reuse Project Initial
Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH# 2012111074) including a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and adopt Resolution No.
1906 recommending City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. GP2012 -002, Coastal
Land Use Plan Amendment No. LC2012 -001, and Zoning Code Amendment No. CA2012 -003.
AYES: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Myers, Toerge and Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT (Excused): Kramer
Commissioner Tucker noted there is no confusion as to what is being recommended and noted that
part of the process is that an environmental document has to support what is proposed. He
referenced public comments that were not in agreement with the process because they believed that
staff was going beyond what is actually being considered. The purpose of the discussion was to detail
exactly what is on the record and it is important to demonstrate that the Commission understands the
consequences of what was proposed. He stressed the importance of demonstrating that the
Commission understands and engages in the process in case of possible future litigation.
Commissioner Tucker noted that a significant impact is not determined by the opinion of the public as
to whether or not there is consequence to a particular development but rather a significant impact is
created when that impact exceeds a stated threshold. The Commission is mandated by CEQA to
ignore matters of opinion that are not supported in the record by substantial evidence.
Commissioner Brown stressed that there will be a complete environmental analysis of the subsequent
specific development.
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Assistant City Attorney Mulvihill reported that there will be an environmental analysis because CEQA
requires it at the time a specific project is approved. Until there is an actual project before the
Commission, it is unknown what CEQA will require in terms of the environmental analysis.
Commissioner Tucker reported that even if there is an exemption, there still will be an analysis as to
why it is consistent with what was already done.
Ms. Brandt addressed tiered environmental approaches and when a project comes forward, the
current environmental document will serve as a basis for the subsequent environmental review for the
next step of the process, which will be a specific development project.
VIII. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION — None
ITEM NO. 6 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Brandt referenced the schedule for the 2013 Planning Commission
meetings and suggested that the Planning Commission may want to hold the December 19, 2013
meeting earlier in the afternoon. She reminded Commission that the February 7, 2013 meeting will
begin at 5:00 p.m.
Ms. Mulvihill reported that she may be late, but that Assistant City Attorney Michael Torres will be
available for the first two items on that agenda.
In response to Commissioner Tucker's inquiry, Ms. Brandt reported that staff is still determining when
Commission meetings will be held at the new City Hall facility. She stated that she will provide an
update at the next Planning Commission meeting.
ITEM NO. 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION
MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION,
ACTION, OR REPORT. - None
ITEM NO. 8 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES -None
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, the meeting was
adjourned at 8:53 p.m.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on January 11, 2013, at 3:50 p.m. on the City Hall
Bulletin Board located outside of the City of Newport Beach Administration Building.
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