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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD, BLDG. C
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915
(949)644 -3297
To: Planning Commissioners
From: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director
Date: March 29, 2013
Re: 441 Old Newport Medical (PA2011 -056) - Continuance
It was recently discovered that the public hearing noticed for this item did not clearly state the
hearing date. Therefore, the hearing will be re- noticed for April 18, 2013.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
April 3, 2013
Agenda Item No. 3
SUBJECT: 441 Old Newport Medical Office Building - (PA2011 -056)
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2011 -011
APPLICANT: John Bra[
PLANNER: Melinda Whelan, Assistant Planner
(949) 644 -3221, mwhelan(a)newportbeachca.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
The applicant requests approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow off -site parking.
The applicant has secured the ability to improve the adjacent property at 445 Old
Newport Boulevard to accommodate a total of 13 parking spaces during the day.
Combined, the proposed on -site and off -site parking spaces will provide the minimum
parking spaces required by the Zoning Code for medical uses.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ Approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2011 -011
(Attachment No. PC 1).
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Project Setting
The subject commercial property is located north of Hospital Road on Old Newport
Boulevard. The site is approximately 23,080 square feet and is developed with a
11,540- square -foot building formerly occupied by general office uses and is currently
being renovated. The rear of the property overlooks Newport Boulevard. The property to
the north is developed with a vacant restaurant and accessory building. The property to
the south is developed with a commercial office building and a freestanding commercial
retail building. Directly across Old Newport Boulevard, to the east, is a mix of homes on
commercially zoned lots and general commercial and office buildings.
Background
Planning Commission
On September 6, 2012, the Planning Commission considered the request for
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2011 -011, to waive 5 off - street parking spaces and to
allow 7 spaces to be located on the adjacent property at 445 Old Newport Boulevard
(vacant restaurant). Approval would have allowed the building to be converted to
medical office. A parking management plan that included a valet parking service was
also proposed.
The Commission was concerned with the documentation claiming less parking demand
would be generated by the proposed medical office and with the proposed off -site
parking location. At the time the property at 445 Old Newport Boulevard was in
bankruptcy court and its deteriorated physical condition compromised access to the
parking. The Planning Commission also questioned the validity of the off -site
agreement. As a result, the Commission was unable to make the required findings and
denied the Conditional Use Permit request. The Resolution of Denial, found in
Attachment No. PC 2, includes findings for denial made by the Commission.
On September 19, 2012, the applicant appealed the Planning Commission's denial of
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2011 -011.
City Council
Subsequent to filing the appeal, the applicant modified the project, eliminating the need
for a parking waiver. At the March 26, 2013, the City Council determined that the project
revisions were significant and directed staff to take the project back to the Planning
Commission for review and action.
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Analysis
General Plan
The property is designated with a General Plan land use of General Commercial Office
(CO -G) which is intended to provide for administrative, professional, and medical offices
with limited accessory and retail uses. The proposed medical office use is consistent
with the intent and goals of this designation.
Zoning Code
The property has a Zoning designation of Office General (OG) 0.5 FAR (floor area ratio)
which is intended to provide areas for administrative, professional, and medical offices
with limited retail uses. Medical office uses are permitted by -right in this zoning district.
With the exception of the required off - street parking, the development complies with the
floor area ratio height, setbacks, and other standards of the Zoning Code.
Off -site Parking
A private Reciprocal Parking Easement Agreement (Attachment No. PC 3) authorizes
the subject use to utilize 445 Old Newport Boulevard, the abutting property to the north,
for parking. Essentially the Agreement allows the office site to use the restaurant site for
parking during the day and the restaurant site to use the office site for parking in the
evening. The Agreement runs with the property and is binding upon change in
ownership. So that the City can monitor the availability off -site parking, Condition of
approval No. 6 requires the applicant to notify the City of a change of ownership, use or
access to the parcel where the off -site spaces are located, or of any termination or
default of the Agreement between the parties. Condition of approval No. 7 states that if
the agreement is terminated, substitute on- or off -site parking must be provided
pursuant to review by the Community Development Director or there must be a
reduction in the medical office use in proportion to the parking spaces lost. If the off -site
parking is lost then the applicant would have the following options: limit the medical
office use to 20 percent of the gross square footage of the office building leaving the
remainder of the office building to be used by general office or a use with an equal or
lesser parking demand, build a parking structure or underground parking on -site, or find
another off -site parking location.
Although the 445 Old Newport Boulevard property is in the Bankruptcy court
proceedings, recent updates from the bankruptcy lawyers indicate that the property will
be awarded to the original owner. The original owner of 445 Old Newport Boulevard is
aware and in agreement with the proposed project and has signed the application.
Through the Reciprocal Parking Easement Agreement, the owner of 441 Old Newport
Boulevard (proposed medical office building) has the right to improve the abutting
property at 445 Old Newport Boulevard with a parking lot that provides a minimum 13
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spaces. The improvements include grading, paving and the demolition of a storage
shed to provide a renovated and expanded parking lot that will meet current City -
approved standards. A pedestrian and disabled accessibility path of travel is provided
between the abutting properties which has been reviewed by the City Traffic Engineer
and the Building Division, and a final approval will be required prior to permit issuance.
Condition of approval No. 8 states that improvements at 445 Old Newport Boulevard
shall be completed prior to medical office uses occupying the building at 441 Old
Newport Boulevard.
Findings for Approval
Off -site Parking Findings for Approval
Pursuant to Section 20.40.100 B., to approve off -site parking, the Planning Commission
shall make the following findings in addition to those required for the approval of a
conditional use permit (see following section for conditional use permit findings):
1. The parking facility is located within a convenient distance to the use it is
intended to serve;
2. On- street parking is not being counted towards meeting parking requirements;
3. Use of the parking facility will not create undue traffic hazards or impacts in the
surrounding area; and
4. The parking facility will be permanently available, marked, and maintained for
the use it is intended to serve.
The off -site parking located at 445 Old Newport Boulevard is abutting the subject
property to the north. The use of on- street parking for the proposed medical use is not
proposed. Due to the proximity to the off -site parking, the creation of traffic hazards or
negative impacts is not anticipated. The existing Reciprocal Parking Easement
Agreement (Attachment No. PC 3) calls for the restaurant site (445 Old Newport
Boulevard) to have parking available for the subject office use (441 Old Newport
Boulevard) during the office business hours and for the office site to have parking
available for the restaurant use during restaurant hours. Upon termination of the
agreement the size or capacity of the medical use shall be reduced in proportion to the
parking spaces lost or other parking spaces must be secured.
Conditional Use Permit Findings for Approval
Pursuant to Section 20.40.100 A., the Planning Commission may approve or
conditionally approve a conditional use permit for these types of parking requests only
after first finding all of the following per Section 20.52.20 (Conditional Use Permits):
1. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;
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2. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all
other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code;
3. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are
compatible with the allowed uses in the vicinity;
4. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and
medical) access and public services and utilities; and
5. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, nor endanger, jeopardize, or
otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety,
or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the
proposed use.
Due to the proximity to Hoag Hospital, medical office buildings are common along Old
Newport Boulevard. Medical offices are consistent with the CO -G General Plan land use
designation and are allowed by -right within the OG zoning district. The proposed off -site
parking is in a convenient location and permanently available as required by Code.
Vehicle circulation has been reviewed by the City Traffic Engineer and a final parking
plan is required to be approved prior to permit issuance for the medical office and the
off -site parking lot improvements.
Summary
With the availability of off -site parking spaces, and compliance with the conditions
placed upon the use of the site the proposed off -site parking provides sufficient and
reliable parking to meet the minimum code requirements for the proposed medical office
use. After a thorough review of the proposal and issues, staff believes the findings can
be made and a draft resolution for approval is provided as Attachment No. PC 1.
Alternatives
If the Planning Commission believes that there are insufficient facts to support the
findings for approval, the Planning Commission should deny the application and adopt
the draft resolution for denial (Attachment No. PC 4). Denial would require the property
owner at 441 Old Newport Boulevard to maintain the building with a general commercial
office use or a use that would require a 1 space per 250 square feet or less parking
demand.
Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Class 1 (Existing Facilities). The medical
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use would occupy an existing general office building and utilize existing parking lots that
are being renovated with no or neglibile expansion of use.
Public Notice
Notice of this application was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of
property within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding intervening rights -of-
way and waterways) including the applicant and posted on the subject property at least
10 days prior to the decision date, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at
City Hall and on the City website.
Prepared by:
Submitted by:
Melinda Whelan r n a Wisnes i, rlCP, Deputy Director
Assistant Planner
ATTACHMENTS
PC 1 Draft Resolution with Findings and Conditions
PC 2 Planning Commission Resolution of Denial September 6, 2012
PC 3 Reciprocal Parking Easement Agreement
PC 4 Draft Resolution for Denial
PC 5 Project Plans
Attachment No. PC 1
Draft Resolution with Findings and
Conditions
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2011 -011 TO UTILIZE AN OFF -SITE PARKING LOT
AT 445 OLD NEWPORT BOULEVARD FOR AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 441 OLD
NEWPORT BOULEVARD (PA2011 -056)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by John Bral, with respect to property located at 441 Old
Newport Boulevard, and legally described as Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 80 -719, in the
City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, as shown on a map filed in
Book 163, Pages 31 and 32 of Parcel Maps in the office of the Orange County Recorder
requesting approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The subject property is located within the Office General (OG) Zoning District and the
General Plan Land Use Element category is General Commercial Office (CO -G).
3. The subject property is not located within the coastal zone.
4. The applicant proposed a conditional use permit to reduce the required off - street parking
and to utilize an off -site parking lot. The project proposes to utilize the recently renovated
commercial office building (11,540 square feet) for medical office and to provide 51 of the
56 required parking spaces (a reduction of five required spaces). Forty -four spaces
would be on -site and seven spaces would be provided on the abutting property to the
north at 445 Old Newport Boulevard which is developed with a vacant restaurant.
5. A public hearing was held on September 6, 2012, in the City Hall Council Chambers,
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and
purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal
Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the
Planning Commission at this meeting.
6. At the September 6, 2012, meeting the Planning Commission denied the application
request pursuant to Resolution No. 1892.
7. On September 19, 2012, the applicant appealed the Planning Commission's decision to
deny the entitlement request to allow a reduction in the required off - street parking and to
utilize an off -site parking lot for a recently renovated commercial office building that
proposed a medical office use. Subsequent to the Planning Commission's action on the
project, the applicant modified the project by securing the ability to renovate an off -site lot
and provide the Code required parking. Therefore, the request changed to a conditional
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use permit for off -site parking rather than a conditional use permit for a parking waiver
and off -site parking.
8. A public hearing was held on March 26, 2013, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100
Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of
the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the City Council
at this meeting.
9. At the March 26, 2013, hearing, the City Council directed the Planning Commission to
review and take action on the revised project.
10. A public hearing was held on April 3, 2013, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3300
Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of
the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning
Commission at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This project has been determined to be categorically exempt under the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Existing Facilities). The
medical use would occupy an existing general office building and utilize existing
parking lots that are being renovated with a negligibile expansion of use.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
In accordance with Section 20.40.100 B. (Off -Site Parking) of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code, the following findings and facts in support of the findings for off -site parking are set
forth:
Finding
A. The parking facility is located within a convenient distance to the use it is intended to
serve.
Facts in Support of Finding
1. The off -site parking spaces will be located on the property immediately to the north,
abutting the subject property.
Finding
B. On- street parking is not being counted towards meeting parking requirements;
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Facts in Support of Finding
1. None of the spaces counted to provide the minimum required parking for the medical
use are on- street.
Finding
C. Use of the parking facility will not create undue traffic hazards or impacts in the
surrounding area;
Facts in Support of Findinq
1. The off -site parking is directly abutting the proposed medical office lot to the north. The
circulation of the on -site and off -site parking has been reviewed by the City Traffic
Engineer. A pedestrian and disabled accessibility path of travel is provided between
the abutting properties which has been reviewed by the City Traffic Engineer and the
Building Division, and a final approval will be required prior to permit issuance.
2. The proposed medical use and off -site parking lot requires approval by the City Traffic
Engineer prior to permit issuance and any future changes will require additional review
and approval by the City Traffic Engineer.
Finding
D. The parking facility will be permanently available, marked, and maintained for the use
it is intended to serve;
Facts in Support of Finding
1. There is a recorded Reciprocal Parking Easement Agreement between the subject
property and 445 Old Newport Boulevard. This agreement allows reciprocal parking for
the medical office use and for the restaurant use, with the office using the parking on
the restaurant site during the daytime when the restaurant is closed and the restaurant
using the office site at night when the medical office is closed. The restaurant is
currently vacant.
2. A condition of approval requires that the applicant notify the City of any changes to the
off -site parking lot such as the re- opening of the restaurant or the implementation of a
use with the same hours as the medical office, or a termination or default of the
existing Reciprocal Parking Easement Agreement. Upon such notification, the
Community Development Director can determine if an alternative location for off -site
parking spaces is needed or a reduction of the medical office use in proportion to the
parking spaces lost is required.
Pursuant to Section 20.40.100 A., the Planning Commission may approve or conditionally
approve a conditional use permit for these types of parking requests only after first finding all
of the following per Section 20.52.20 (Conditional Use Permits):
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Finding
E. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;
Facts in Support of Finding
1. The property is designated with a General Plan land use of General Commercial Office
(CO -G) which is intended to provide for administrative, professional, and medical
offices with limited accessory and retail uses. The proposed medical office use is
consistent with the intent and goals of this designation.
Finding
F. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code.
Facts in Support of Finding
1. The property has a Zoning designation of Office General (OG) which is intended to
provide areas for administrative, professional, and medical offices with limited retail
uses. The proposed medical office use is consistent with the intent of this designation.
Finding
G. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible with
the allowed uses in the vicinity;
Facts in Support of Finding
1. Old Newport Boulevard is developed with a mix of business, medical offices, and other
similar uses.
2. The proposed vehicle circulation of the on -site lot and off -site parking lot at 445 Old
Newport Boulevard have been reviewed and approved by the City Traffic Engineer.
3. The access to the site and the off -site parking is from Old Newport Boulevard and has
been determined to be adequate for the use and is compatible with the other
commercial lots in the area.
Findinci
H. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and
medical) access and public services and utilities; and
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Facts in Support of Finding
1. The on -site parking lot and the proposed 445 Old Newport Boulevard parking lot have
been reviewed for adequate access and circulation for use by employees, patrons and
access by emergency vehicles.
2. Aisle widths and parking sizes have been reviewed for proper circulation by the City
Traffic Engineer and a final review and approval is required prior to permit issuance for
the medical use and the off -site parking lot.
3. Conditions of approval have been included with this resolution to ensure fire services
and utilities are protected in place.
Finding
1. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, nor endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
Facts in Support of Finding
1. The circulation of the final parking layout on both sites will be approved by the City
Traffic Engineer prior to permit issuance for the medical use and the parking lot.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Conditional
Use Permit Application No. UP2011 -011, subject to the conditions set forth in the draft
resolution, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of this
Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3`d DAY OF April, 2013.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
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ABSENT:
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Michael Toerge, Chairman
BY:
Fred Ameri, Secretary
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING
1. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless
specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
2. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan
stamped and dated with the date of this approval. (Except as modified by applicable
conditions of approval).
3. This Conditional Use Permit may be modified or revoked by the City Council or the
Planning Commission should they determine that the proposed uses or conditions under
which it is being operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare, or
materially injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity or if the property is
operated or maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance.
4. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City Building Division
and Fire Department. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City -
adopted version of the California Building Code. The construction plans must meet all
applicable State Disabilities Access requirements. Approval from the Orange County
Health Department is required prior to the issuance of a building permit.
5. Trash pick -up for 441 Old Newport Boulevard shall be scheduled outside of normal
business hours because a required parking space blocks access to the trash enclosure.
6. The Community Development Director shall be immediately notified of any change of
ownership, use or access to the property where the off -site spaces are located (455 Old
Newport Boulevard), or of any termination or default of the existing Reciprocal Easement
Parking Agreement between the parties.
7. Upon notification that the agreement for the required off -site parking has terminated or
access to those spaces is no longer available, the Director shall establish a reasonable
time in which one of the following shall occur:
a. Substitute parking is provided that is acceptable to the Community Development
Director; or
b. The size or capacity of the medical office use is reduced in proportion to the parking
spaces lost.
8. Occupancy of the medical office building is not permitted until the off -site parking lot at
445 Old Newport Boulevard has received all of the required permits and has been
improved to accommodate no less than 13 parking spaces as determined by the Public
Works.
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9. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of any
of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this Use Permit.
10. Use Permit No. 2011 -0111 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date
of approval as specified in Section 20.54.60 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
unless an extension is otherwise granted.
11. Should this business be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any future
owners or assignees shall be notified in writing of the conditions of this approval by the
current owner or leasing company.
12.To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees,
and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages,
actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and
expenses (including without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of
every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly
or indirectly) to City's approval of the (Old Newport Medical Office Building) project
including, but not limited to, (Use Permit No. 2011 -011) and the determination that the
project is exempt under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act.
This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, damages awarded against the
City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with
such claim, action, causes of action, suit or proceeding whether incurred by applicant,
City, and /or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding. The applicant shall
indemnify the City for all of City's costs, attorneys' fees, and damages which City incurs
in enforcing the indemnification provisions set forth in this condition. The applicant shall
pay to the City upon demand any amount owed to the City pursuant to the
indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.
13. New signs or changes to existing signs shall comply with sign regulations required in
Zoning Code Section 20.42 (Sign Standards), as well as City Standard 110 -L to
ensure adequate site distance.
PUBLIC WORKS /UTIILITIES
14.All improvements shall be constructed as required by Ordinance and the Public Works
Department.
15. Reconstruct the existing broken and /or otherwise damaged concrete sidewalk panels
and curb and gutter along the Old Newport Boulevard frontage.
16. All existing drainage facilities in the public right -of -way, including the existing curb drains
along Old Newport Boulevard frontage shall be retrofitted to comply with the City's on -site
non -storm runoff retention requirements.
17. An encroachment permit is required for all work activities within the public right -of -way.
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18. In case of damage done to public improvements surrounding the development site by the
private construction, additional reconstruction within the public right -of -way could be
required at the discretion of the Public Works Inspector.
19. All on -site drainage shall comply with the latest City Water Quality requirements.
20. Parking spaces and drive aisles shall be per City Standards STD - 805 -L -A and STD -805-
L-B.
21. The existing private trees along the Old Newport Boulevard frontage on 441 Old Newport
Boulevard are overgrown into power lines and adjacent property. These trees shall be
trimmed back behind the property line at all times or removed.
22. The hedge along the North property line of 441 Old Newport Boulevard is encroaching
into the Old Newport Boulevard public right -of- way /sidewalk. This hedge shall be
trimmed back behind the property line at all times.
23. The applicant is responsible for all upgrades to the City's utilities as required to fulfill the
project's demand, if applicable.
24. New and existing fire services shall be protected by a City- approved double -check
detector assembly and installed per STD - 517 -L.
25. New and existing commercial domestic water and landscaping meter(s) shall be
protected by a City- approved reduced pressure backflow assembly and installed per
STD - 520 -L -A.
26. Install new curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway along 445 Old Newport Boulevard
frontage.
27.AII traffic signage shall comply with the current California Manual of Uniform Traffic
Control Devices. All traffic striping shall comply with the current Caltrans standard plans.
28. Parking layout and circulation at 441 and 445 Old Newport Boulevard is subject to
approval by the City Traffic Engineer prior to permit issuance for the medical use and
parking lot.
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Attachment No. PC 2
Planning Commission Resolution of Denial
September 6, 2012
RESOLUTION NO. 1892
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DENYING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. UP2011 -011 FOR A REDUCTION OF THE OFF -
STREET PARKING REQUIREMENT UTILIZATION OF AN OFF -
SITE PARKING LOT FOR AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL OFFICE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 441 OLD NEWPORT BOULEVARD
(PA2011 -056)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
An application was filed by John Bral, with respect to property located at 441 Old
Newport Boulevard, and legally described as Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 80 -719, in the
City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, as shown on a map filed in
Book 163, Pages 31 and 32 of Parcel Maps in the office of the Orange County Recorder
requesting approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The applicant proposes a conditional use permit to reduce the required off - street parking
and to utilize an off -site parking lot. The project proposes to utilize the recently renovated
commercial office building (11,540 quare feet) for medical office and to provide 51 of the
56 required parking spaces (a reduction of 5 required spaces). Forty -four spaces would
be on -site and seven spaces would be provided on the abutting property to the north at
445 Old Newport Boulevard which is developed with a vacant restaurant.
3. The subject property is located within the Office General (OG) Zoning District and the
General Plan Land Use Element category is General Commercial Office (CO -G).
4. The subject property is not located within the coastal zone.
5. A public hearing was held on September 6, 2012 in the City Hall Council Chambers,
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and
purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal
Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the
Planning Commission at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
Pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves are not subject to CEQA review.
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1892
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SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
Pursuant to Section 20.40.100 (Off -Site Parking) and 20.40.110 (Adjustments to Off - Street
Parking Requirements)., the Planning Commission may approve or conditionally approve a
conditional use permit for an off -site parking facility and an adjustment to off - street parking
requirements subject to certain findings and conditions per Section 20.52.20 (Conditional Use
Permits), Section 20.40.1 00(6) (Off -Site Parking) and Section 20.40.110 (B) (Adjustments to
Off - Street Parking) . In this case, the Planning Commission was unable to make the required
findings based on the following facts:
1. The applicant did not provide any data such as a parking study and a parking
management plan to indicate that the parking demand will be less than the required
number of spaces or that other parking is currently suitable and realistically available
for use.
2. The physical condition of the proposed off -site parking location precludes its
availability for parking because the property is dilapidated with vacated buildings,
ungraded areas, and overgrown landscaping.
3. The applicant provided a copy of a Reciprocal Easement Parking Agreement to
establish the rights to use 445 Old Newport Boulevard for off -site parking. There are
inconsistencies within the Reciprocal Easement Parking Agreement such as the
location and the number of parking spaces. In addition, the Reciprocal Easement
Parking Agreement does not establish that the off -site parking will be available
permanently. Monitoring the use and requiring a reduction in the use should the
parking become unavailable in the future is unrealistic and difficult to maintain.
4. The existing commercial office is already deficient in providing the required off - street
parking for a general office use.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby denies Use Permit No.
UP2011 -011.
2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of this
Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
Tmplt: 12/1512011
Planning Commission Resolution No. 1892
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 61h DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2012.
AYES: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
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RECIPROCAL EASEbIENT AGREEMENT
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AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
THIS RECIPROCAL EASEMENT AGREEMENT AND RIGHT OF FIRST REFUSAL
entered into this first (I") day of July, 2005, by and between Ocean View Medical Investors
LLC, a California limited liability company ( "Ocean View ") and Sidney Soffer, an individual
("Soffer"), The intent of the parties is to create a reciprocal easement for the benefit of both
parties.
EXPLANA'T'ION OF THE INTENT OF "PHIS RECIPROCAL AGREEMENT
In order for Ocean View to enjoy full use of its property, it is necessary to convert the present
"office" spaces to "Medical Offices ". Because of the Newport Beach Code Requirements
pertaining to parking that were revised for Medical Offices that took place and became effective
during Ocean View's Escrow period for the purchase of property "B ", Ocean View now has
insufficient parking for the conversion from "Offices" to "Medical Offices ". Soffer's property
"A" has sufficient "legaP' parking for Sid's Restaurant but insufficient parking from a practical
standpoint. In the past, parcel "B" had sufficient required parking for its daytime hours of
operation and the offices were closed at night and therefore did not use its parking except for the
daytime hours. Soffer, on the other hand, had little need for additional daytime parking but had a
great need for additional nighttime parking. Soffer's patrons, in most cases without owner's
permission, used the empty parking spaces of parcel "B" and also the parking spaces across the
street as well as the available on street parking on Old Newport. To accommodate the additional
parking requirements for Ocean View's conversion to "Medical Offices ", Ocean View has
proposed through this agreement to have the use for parking the additional required vehicles on
the rear of Soffer's "A" lot during the daytime hours, In exchange, Ocean View offers the
nighttime use of its unused parking for Soffer's use. In addition, Ocean View has offered and
proposes through this agreement to pave, provide required lighting and maintain the now unused
and undeveloped rear of property "A ". Ocean View's proposal is for a period of forty -five (45)
years, This will encumber Soffer's property beyond any reasonable foreseeable time, but it has
been discussed between Ocean View and Sid Soffer that the best future use for Soffer's "A"
property would be to combine it with one of the adjoining properties. The property to the North
is completely developed with a new building and has all of the required parking, and although
has offered to purchase Soffer's "A" parcel, because of the additional requirement for parking on
Ocean View's parcel "B", Ocean View would be the logical purchaser. It is likely, and expected
that Soffer would therefore receive more than market value from Ocean View, It is foreseen by
Soffer that the additional money above fair market value that Ocean View would pay Soffer
should be fair compensation for Soffer's inability to further develop his underdeveloped property
during the forty - five -(45) year period that Ocean View proposes.
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, Ocean View is the owner of a fee simple estate in that certain parcel of real
property located in the County of Orange and State of California more particularly described in
Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein (said parcel being hereinafter referred to as
"Parcel B "); and
WHEREAS, Soffer is the owner of a fee simple estate in that certain parcel of real property
located in the County of Orange and State of California more particularly described in Exhibit A
attached hereto and incorporated herein (said parcels being hereinafter referred to as "Parcel A ")
which Parcel B is adjacent to Parcel A; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto desire to enter into this Reciprocal Easement Agreement for
the joint use of walking, parking, and driving areas in Parcel A and Parcel B, as more particularly
shown on the site plan attached hereto as Exhibit C (the "Site Plan ") and for the joint rights of
access to, and ingress and egress and surface water drainage over and across such areas;
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual benefits to be realized by such joint use,
the mutual agreements set forth herein the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows:
1. Ocean View does hereby establish, give, grant, and convey to Soffer, his respective
successors, successors -in- title, and assigns, and the tenants, customers, employees, and
invitees of such parties, a non - exclusive easement appurtenant to Parcel A for passage and
use for the purpose of ingress and egress to and from Parcel A over Parcel B, and for the
purpose of walking upon and driving and parking vehicles upon and across all those
sidewalks, entrances, drives, lanes, and parking areas in Parcel B which are now or may
hereafter from time to time be used for pedestrian and vehicular traffic and parking as is not
within the building area shown on the Site Plan which non - exclusive easement is limited
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solely to the hours between 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. each day.
2. Soffer does hereby establish, give, grant, and convey to Ocean View, its successors,
successors -in- title, and assigns and the tenants, customers, employees, and invitees of such
parties, a non - exclusive easement appurtenant to Parcel B for passage and use for the purpose
of ingress and egress to and from Parcel B over Parcel A for the purpose of walking upon and
driving and parking for twenty -four (24) full -sized vehicles upon and across all those
sidewalks, entrances, drives, lanes, repair the wall, and parking areas in Parcel A which are
now or may hereafter from time to time be used for pedestrian and vehicular traffic and
parking as is not within the building area, if any, shown on the Site Plan and is limited to the
rear portion of Parcel A shown on the site plan.
3. In connection with the grant of the reciprocal easements contained herein, and in order
to make such easements effective for the purposes contained, Ocean View and Soffer do
further agree as follows:
(a) All buildings constructed on Parcel B shall be constructed entirely within the area
shown on the Site Plan as "Building Area - Parcel B." At all times during the term of this
Agreement except as long as there is sufficient parking as per City code and regulation
without affecting the reciprocal parking number available to both parcels, Parcel B shall
contain paved parking spaces for at least 35 full -sized automobiles and passenger trucks,
subject to reduction in such number by virtue of condemnation or eminent domain. All
driveways and entrance ways on Parcel B which are crosshatched on the Site Plan shall
be constructed and maintained by the owner of Parcel B, subject to closings or takings by
governmental authorities.
(b) All buildings constructed on Parcel A shall be constructed entirely within the area
shown on the Site Plan as "Building Area - Parcel A." At all times during the term of this
Agreement except as long as there is sufficient parking as per City code and regulation
and without affecting the reciprocal parking number available to both parcels, Parcel A
shall contain paved parking for at least 24 full sized automobiles and passenger trucks,
subject to reduction in such number by virtue of condemnation or eminent domain. All
driveways and entranceways on Parcel A which are crosshatched on the Site Plan shall be
constructed and maintained by the owner of Parcel A, subject to closings or takings by
governmental authorities.
(c) No party hereto shall, at any time prior to the termination of the easements herein
granted, erect or construct, or cause to be erected or constructed, any fence, wall, curb, or
other barrier which would in any manner interfere with or restrict the full and complete
use and enjoyment by any party of the easements herein granted provided, however, that
either party may construct or maintain a fence, wall, curb or other barrier on the common
boundary line between Parcel A and Parcel B so long as there remains other methods of
ingress and egress to both Parcel A and Parcel B which will ensure the full and complete
use and enjoyment of the easements herein granted.
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(d) Ocean View does hereby agree to pave the rear portion of Parcel A for the
purpose of creating additional parking stalls, to be used by Parcel B. To the extent the
City requires additional lighting for the rear portion of Parcel A, Ocean View shall pay
for the cost of additional lighting.
4. Each party hereby grants and conveys to the other party, its successors, successors -in-
title, assigns, or tenants, at any time and from time to time during the term of this Agreement,
the right, but not the obligation, to enter upon the other party's parcel or parcels for the
purpose of constructing, installing, and maintaining the parking lot, driveways, sidewalks,
and lighting as more particularly shown on the Site Plan.
5. The parking lot, sidewalks, driveways, and lighting located on Parcel A and Parcel B
shall be maintained in good order and repair by the respective owners of such Parcels at all
times during the term of this Agreement, including striping, snow, ice and trash removal,
except for the rear portion of Parcel A, as shown on the Site Plan, to be maintained by the
owner of Parcel B. The owner of each of such Parcels shall keep the parking lot located
thereon lighted during the hours of business maintained by any tenant or business enterprise
located on such Parcel or the other Party's Parcel.
6. The restrictions and agreements granted herein shall terminate upon the earlier to occur
of (i) January 1, 2050; or (ii) expiration of twelve (12) months after the last day on which
Parcel A is used for a commercial building (it being understood that constniction of a
medical office building shall constitute a commercial office building use) and the entry of a
final order by a court of competent jurisdiction that such easements, restrictions, and
agreements are no longer necessary for the protection of the respective property owners
considering the uses then being made of the respective parcels.
7. The easements, restrictions, and agreements provided for herein shall be effective upon
execution of this Reciprocal Easement Agreement by the parties hereto. The easements
provided for herein shall run with the land and shall constitute a use for reciprocal benefits to
and burdens upon Parcel A and Parcel B. The easements provided for herein shall inure to
the benefit of and be binding upon the respective successors, successors -in- title, assigns,
heirs, and tenants of each party hereto and the customers, employees, and invitees of such
parties, and shall remain in full force and effect and shall be unaffected by any change in
ownership of Parcel A or Parcel B, or any of them, or by any change of use, demolition,
reconstruction, expansion, or other circumstances, except as specified herein. The agreement
and undertakings by each party hereto shall be enforceable by action for specific
performance, it being agreed by both parties hereto that an action for damages would not be
an adequate remedy for a breach of this Reciprocal Easement Agreement.
8. This instrument is not intended to, and should not be construed to dedicate the said
easement areas to the general public, nor shall this instrument be construed to restrict the use
and development of Parcel A or Parcel B, except as stated herein. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing and subject to the limitations contained herein, Ocean View and
Soffer shall have the right to expand, alter, modify, or demolish all or part of the buildings
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they propose to construct on Parcel A or Parcel B or develop said parcels in any manner they
see fit, it being the intent of this instrument to grant reciprocal easements over parking,
drives, sidewalks, and common areas as they exist from time to time without limiting the
right of Ocean View or Soffer to alter, demolish, or redevelop said areas.
9. Soffer shall not sell or agree to sell Parcel A without first offering Parcel A to Ocean
View. The word "sell' shall include any transfer, conveyance, assignment of all or any
portion of Parcel A. Before Softer sells or agrees to sell Parcel A, Soffer shall offer (the
"First Offer ") to sell Parcel A to Ocean View, in writing and on the terms and conditions
substantially identical to those proposed for the sale of the Property to a third party. The First
Offer shall include all the material terms and conditions contained in that which is being
offered in the proposed sale to the third party including, but not limited to, the proposed
purchase price (the "Proposed Price "), down payment, timing, and the name of proposed
purchaser, Ocean View shall have 60 days from the date of the First Offer ( "the Acceptance
Period) to accept the First Offer by delivering to Softer the acceptance on or before 5:00 p.m.
on the last day of the Acceptance Period which acceptance shall be at the lesser of the
Proposed Price or 115% of the Appraised Price (as hereinafter defined). If Ocean View
rejects the First Offer and Soffer enters into negotiations with a third party and is otherwise
willing to enter into an agreement with that party on terms substantially less favorable to
Soffer than those contained in the First Offer, then Sofffer shall offer to sell Parcel A to
Ocean View on those new terms by giving Grantee written notice (the "Second Offer ") and
Ocean View shall once again have the right to accept or reject as described above. In order
to determine the "Appraised Price ", within ten (10) days of the making of the First Offer (and
the Second Offer, if applicable) Soffer and Ocean View shall each appoint a licensed
appraiser with not less than seven (7) years of experience appraising similar properties in the
southern California area. The two appointed appraisers shall, within (10) days thereof
together choose a third independent appraiser with similar qualifications. Such third
appraisers shall, within 20 days of histher appointment, determine the fair market value of
Parcel A and such value shall be the "Appraised Price ". Softer shall also have the right to
"put" Parcel A to Ocean View at any time by written demand (the "Put Letter ") to Ocean
View to purchase Parcel A at a purchase price chosen by Soffer (the "Put Price "). Ocean
View then would elect to determine the Appraised Price as described above. Ocean View
shall have 60 days from the date of the Put Letter ( "the Acceptance Period) to determine the
Appraisal Price by delivering to Soffer the acceptance on or before 5:00 p:m, on the last day
of the Acceptance Period, which acceptance shall be at the lesser of the Put. Price or 1 IS %o of
the Appraised Price.
10. In the event during the duration of this Reciprocal Easement Agreement, the City of
Newport Beach revises the parking requirement of 5:1,000 for medical parking to 4:1,000 for
medical parking; after confirmation of the City of Newport Beach Parking Requirement as
referenced above, Ocean View would submit, in writing, to Soffer notifying Soffer of the
change; which at that time, at the option of either party, this Reciprocal Eastment Agreement
can be cancelled.
11. Upon the written request of the owner of any of the Parcels, the then owner of any
Parcel, or any portion thereof, shall execute and deliver, within ten (10) days after receipt of
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such request, a certificate certifying that there are no known defaults on the part of any party
to this Agreement or, if there are such defaults, specifying the particulars of such defaults and
the action required to remedy it and certifying that there are no setoffs or defenses to the
enforcement of the terms of this Agreement, or if there are, specifying the particulars of such
setoffs or defenses.
11, This Agreement shall be recorded in the public records of Orange County, California
find sliall be prior in title to any deed of trust which is now or may hereafter be placed upon
any of Parcel A and Parcel B.
12. The recitals and explanation of the intent in this Agreement are intended solely for
reference and do not modify, explain or construe any provision of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have execute¢ this Reciprocal Easement
Agreement as of the date first above written.
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EXHIBIT "A"
PARCEL A
The real property located in the County of Orange, California, commonly known as 445 Newport
Boulevard, Newport Beach, described as follows:
PARCEL 1:
Lot 13 and the Southwesterly 3.27 feet of Lot 12 in Block 9 of "Tract No. 27, Boulevard
Addition to Newport Heights" in the City of Newport Beach, as shown on a map recorded in
book 9, page 26 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, California.
PARCEL 2:
That portion of the Southeasterly half of the 40 -foot road adjoining said Lots 12 and 13 on the
Northwest, as abandoned by the order of the Board of Supervisors of Orange County on June 25,
1949, bounded Northwesterly by the Northwesterly prolongation of the Northeasterly line of the
Southwesterly 3.27 feet of said Lot 12 and bounded Southwesterly by the Northwesterly
prolongation of the Southwesterly line of said Lot 13.
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PARCEL "B"
All of that certain real property situated in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State
of California, described as follows:
Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 80 -719, in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of
California, as shown on a map filed in Book 163, Pages 31 and 32 of Parcel Maps, in the Office
of the County Recorder of said County.
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Attachment No. PC 4
Draft Resolution for Denial
RESOLUTION NO. 2013-
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DENYING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. 2011 -011 TO UTILIZE AN OFF -SITE PARKING LOT
AT 445 OLD NEWPORT BOULEVARD FOR AN EXISTING
COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING LOCATED AT 441 OLD
NEWPORT BOULEVARD (PA2011 -056)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by John Bral, with respect to property located at 441 Old
Newport Boulevard, and legally described as Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 80 -719, in the
City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, as shown on a map filed in
Book 163, Pages 31 and 32 of Parcel Maps in the office of the Orange County Recorder
requesting approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The applicant proposed a conditional use permit to reduce the required off - street parking
and to utilize an off -site parking lot. The project proposes to utilize the recently renovated
commercial office building (11,540 square feet) for medical office and to provide 51 of the
56 required parking spaces (a reduction of five required spaces). Forty-four spaces
would be on -site and seven spaces would be provided on the abutting property to the
north at 445 Old Newport Boulevard which is developed with a vacant restaurant.
3. A public hearing was held on September 6, 2012, in the City Hall Council Chambers,
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and
purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal
Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the
Planning Commission at this meeting.
4. At the September 6, 2012, meeting the Planning Commission denied the application
request pursuant to Resolution No. 1892.
5. On September 19, 2012, the applicant appealed the Planning Commission's decision to
deny the entitlement request to allow a reduction in the required off - street parking and to
utilize an off -site parking lot for a recently renovated commercial building that proposes a
medical use. Subsequent to the Planning Commission's action on the project, the
applicant has modified the project by securing the off - street parking with the ability to
renovate an off -site lot for parking purposes through a private agreement and providing
the minimum required parking spaces for the proposed medical use. Therefore, the
entitlement request has changed to a use permit for off -site parking rather than a use
permit for a parking waiver and for off -site parking.
6. A public hearing was held on March 26, 2013, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3300
Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of
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the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the City Council
at this meeting.
7. At the March 26, 2013, hearing, the City Council took staff's recommendation and
directed the Planning Commission to review and take action on the application which
has been revised to provide the minimum required parking spaces for the proposed
medical use of the commercial building through off -site parking, pursuant to Zoning
Code Section 20.40.100.
8. A public hearing was held on April 3, 2013, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3300
Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of
the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning
Commission at this meeting.
9. The subject property is located within the Office General (OG) Zoning District and the
General Plan Land Use Element category is General Commercial Office (CO -G).
10. The subject property is not located within the coastal zone.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This project has been determined to be categorically exempt under the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Existing Facilities). The
medical use would occupy an existing general office building and utilize existing
parking lots with a negligibile expansion of use.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby denies Conditional Use
Permit Application No. UP2011 -011.
2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of this
Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd DAY OF April, 2013.
AYES:
Tmplt: 04/14/10
Planning Commission Resolution No.
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NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Fred Ameri, Secretary
Tmplt: 04/14/10
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