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NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Council Chambers — 100 Civic Center Drive
Thursday, October 3, 2013
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER - The meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Commissioner Myers
ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Lawler, and Myers
ABSENT: Tucker
10/3/2013
Staff Present: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Community Development Director; Leonie Mulvihill, Assistant City
Attorney; Marlene Burns, Administrative Assistant; and Ben Zdeba, Assistant Planner
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Hillgren invited those interested in addressing the Planning Commission on non - agenda items to do so at
this time. There was no response and Chair Hillgren closed public comments.
REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES - None
CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 19, 2013
Recommended Action: Approve and file
Chair Hillgren noted modifications received from Mr. Jim Mosher.
Motion made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner Lawler and carried (5 — 1 — 1) to
approve the minutes of September 19, 2013, as corrected.
AYES:
Ameri, Brown, Kramer, Lawler and Myers
NOES:
None
ABSTENTIONS:
Hillgren
ABSENT:
Tucker
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
ITEM NO. 2 SANTA ANA HEIGHTS CODE AMENDMENT (PA2013 -114)
Site Location: Residential Equestrian (REQ) Zoning District within Santa Ana Heights
Assistant Planner Ben Zdeba presented background of the item and noted that any General Plan or Code
Amendment pertinent to the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan is subject to concurrence by the County. Since
the Annual Use Permit requirement was carried over, it has never been implemented and there is no process
or fee for it. He addressed previous Council direction and a draft ordinance was developed and sent to the
County for concurrence, which resulted in concurring resolutions from the Board of Supervisors and
Successor Agency. He reported on the land use area, surrounding properties, details of the amendment,
and required property maintenance standards which are actively enforced by Code Enforcement. Mr. Zdeba
presented recommendations as listed in the staff report.
Chair Hillgren opened the public hearing.
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Richard Lehn expressed concern of pests, dust and other violations, including commercial use by a
neighboring property owner and an increased number of horses on the property. He stated that nothing has
been done over the years to resolve the problem.
Tom Gay reported that he has five horses on his property and that they are used exclusively by him and his
wife. He added that when the property was under County jurisdiction they had a permit and would be happy
to obtain one from the City but would also be glad to have the requirement removed. He stated that the pest
problem is not because of horses, but rather, there are rats anywhere in the City. He stated there are ten to
15 properties that would need City permits and felt that it is a huge burden for the City to go through that
process and that it is not necessary.
Jim Mosher noted typographical errors in the draft resolution, referenced statements of fact and the
ordinance, and suggested revising the format.
Chair Hillgren closed the public hearing.
Discussion followed regarding the enforcement process and ensuring the same with or without a permit. It
was noted that Code Enforcement staff responds to issues on a complaint basis with or without a permit.
Code Enforcement has remedies in that they can issue citations. Property owners are not allowed to use the
property commercially.
Motion made by Commissioner Kramer and seconded by Commissioner Brown and carried (6 — 1) to adopt a
resolution recommending City Council approval of Code Amendment No. CA2013 -005 as amended by Mr.
Mosher's suggestions.
AYES:
Ameri, Brown, Hillgren, Kramer, Lawler, and Myers
NOES:
None
ABSTENTIONS:
None
ABSENT:
Tucker
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 3 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION - None
ITEM NO. 4 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Deputy Community Development Director Brenda Wisneski presented Chair Hillgren with his five -year pin.
Committee Updates:
Land Use Element Amendment Advisory Committee
Ms. Wisneski reported that at its last meeting, the Commission reviewed some land -use changes which were
reviewed and authorized by the Land Use Element Committee as the project description for EIR for the
amendment. Additionally, Council approved the Housing Element last week.
In response to an inquiry by Commission Kramer, Ms. Wisneski reported that Woody's Wharf will be
considered by Council next week.
2. General Plan /Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
Chair Hillgren reported that the Committee met and there was continued discussion and progress. He
indicated that the Coastal Commission staff will be in attendance at the Committee's next meeting.
ITEM NO. 5 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT - None
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ITEM NO. 6 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
10/3/2013
Commissioner Kramer requested an excused absence for the next Planning Commission meeting scheduled
for October 17, 2013.
IX. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
7:00 p.m.
The agenda for the Regular Meeting was posted on September 27, 2013, at 3:00 p.m., in the binder and on
the City Hall Electronic Bulletin Board located in the entrance of the Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center
Drive.
Bradley Hillgren, Chair
Kory Kramer, Secretary
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