HomeMy WebLinkAboutS27 - St Andrews Presbyterian Church Expansion ProjectCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. S27
December 14, 2004
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Planning Department
James Campbell, Senior Planner, (949) 644 -3210
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SUBJECT: Recommendation of the Planning Commission on the City Council's
consideration of the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Expansion Project
RECOMMENDATION
Give direction to staff regarding the scheduling of the St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
expansion project.
DISCUSSION
On December 9, 2004, the Planning Commission considered the St. Andrew's
Presbyterian Church Expansion project. At the conclusion of a lengthy public hearing,
the Commission voted to recommend approval of the project subject to a very
comprehensive and detailed set of conditions.
One condition of approval requires that the Church secure an off -site parking agreement
with Newport Mesa Unified School District ( NMUSD) for the use of the 15th Street
parking lot at Newport Harbor High School (NHHS). The Commission required a 30-
year agreement that would provide for an increased supply of parking spaces (roughly
70 spaces) that would be available to both the school and St. Andrew's. The
Commission required the review of the parking agreement prior to the issuance of any
permits for the expansion project. Six of the seven Commissioners believed that
benefits derived from the increased supply of parking at NHHS and the parking
agreement itself were critical factors that led to their recommendation of project
approval.
The Commission also unanimously voted to recommend that the Council delay final
action on the project until such time as a signed parking agreement between NMUSD
and St. Andrew's Church has been approved by the Planning Commission.
Planning Commission Recommendation on the Council's Consideration of
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Expansion Project
December 14, 2004Page 2
Given the nature of the Commission's recommendation, staff has developed the
following alternatives for the Council to consider:
1. Schedule the public hearing for January 11, 2005 and delay taking final action
until the parking agreement is approved by the Planning Commission.
2. Delay scheduling of the hearing until the parking agreement is approved by the
Commission. A variant of this option might be to establish a future date for the
hearing so that the potential delay is not indefinite.
3. Schedule a City Council study session for January 11, 2005, at which the City
Council can discuss the project and provide direction to the applicant and staff.
4. Schedule the public hearing for January 11, 2005 and take action on the project
without an approved parking agreement.
Prepared by:
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JarFfes Cam bell, Senior Manner
Submitted by:
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Patricia TempleF Planning Director