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Home My WebLink About08 - Planning Commission Agenda - 11-03-2005CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH • Agenda Item No. 8 November 8, 2005 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Planning Department Patricia Temple, Planning Director ptemple@city.newport-beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Planning Commission Agenda for November 3, 2005 Report of the actions of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting: Item 1: The minutes of October 20, 2005 were approved as written. (6 Ayes, 1 Absent) Item 2: Bayside Residential Planned Community (PA 2004 -072) 919 Bayside Drive This is a request for a zoning amendment, subdivision map, and acceptance of an environmental document for a 17 unit single family residential development at 919 Bayside Drive (Newport Marina Apartments). The item was previously considered by the Planning Commission on August 18, 2005, at which time • several issues were discussed and additional information requested. These items were the appropriate location of lateral public access on Balboa Island North Channel, the need for dedications or easements for submerged lands, rights of use for the existing docks adjoining the property, the appropriate fence and building setbacks along Bayside Drive, and the review and approval of a landscape plan. The issue which generated the greatest amount of discussion was whether the lateral public access along the Balboa Island North Channel should be based on the land or if it was acceptable to be on the existing boat dock gangway, as it has existed for many years. After extensive discussion, the majority of the Planning Commission determined that an improved and upgraded public access on the water on the gangway was acceptable. This item was recommended for approval and will be automatically forwarded to the City Council. (5 Ayes, 1 No, 1 Recused) Item 3: 3809 Channel Place (PA 2005 -274) John Walter Velardo This is a request for a Variance to the maximum allowable floor area for the construction of a 988 sq. ft. residence on a 1,034 sq. ft. lot and a Modification Permit to allow the proposed residence to encroach within the front, side and rear setbacks. This Variance request was one of the most unusual ones the Planning Commission has considered. The lot in question was created by an illegal land • division that occurred in 1960 through the recordation of a grant deed without benefit of the then required Parcel Map. This parcel was then transferred to the Planning Commission Agenda November 3, 2005 Page 2 current owner in the mid 1980's. The parcel is very small, triangular in shape, and is • developed with a 2 -car garage. Discussion of the Planning Commission centered on whether a residence should be allowed on the parcel and whether such an approval would constitute the granting of a special privilege. It was recognized that the existence of the garage represented an economic use of the property. After discussion, the item was approved. (4 Ayes, 3 Noes) Item 4: Quail Street Condominiums — Brookfield Homes (PA 2004 -251) 1301 Quail Street This is a request for a planned residential development with 86 condominium units on a 3.7 -acre site located at the corner of Spruce Avenue and Quail Street. After a detailed presentation of the project by the applicant and public testimony, the Planning Commission discussed various aspects of the project for the purpose of providing additional direction to staff. The key issue for the Commission was whether consideration of the project at this time was premature, given the status of the General Plan update, and the fact that this project would be the first residential development in the Airport Area. Other concerns were the adequacy of parking and setbacks, the noise environment for residences, the location of resident - serving services, and potential land use conflicts. After discussion, the Planning Commission indicated that they wished to complete their deliberations on the General Plan land use policies as they relate to the • Airport Area before proceeding with discussions on this project. This item was then continued to December 8, 2005. (6 Ayes, 1 No) Item 5: Santa Barbara Condominiums - Lennar Homes (PA2004 -169) 900 Newport Center Drive This is a request for a General Plan Amendment/LCP Land Use Plan Amendment, Planned Community Development Plan Text Adoption and Waiver of Minimum Acreage, Subdivision, Traffic Study and a Coastal Residential Development Permit for construction of 79 condominiums on a 4.25 acre site presently developed with an outdoor tennis complex operated by the Newport Beach Marriott Hotel. The discussion of the Planning Commission focused on safety issues related to the presence of the Newport Beach Country Club and how the project would meet its affordable housing obligation. This item was recommended for approval and will be automatically forwarded to the City Council. (6 Ayes, 1 Recused) Submitted by: Patricia L,Temple, Plat ning Director • Planning: shared\Planning Commission\pcagendarpt.doc Agenda Item No. a November 8, 2005 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard November 3, 2005 CALL TO ORDER 6:30 p.m. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PUBLIC COMMENTS: Public comments are invited on non - agenda items generally considered to be within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning Commission — Speakers must limit comments to 3- minutes. Before speaking, please state your name for the record. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES: CONSENT CALENDAR Notice to the Public All matters) listed under CONSENT CALENDAR (Item 1 and 16) is considered by the Commission to be routine and will all be enacted by one motion in the form listed below. The Planning Commission Members have received detailed staff reports on each of the items recommending an action. There will be no separate discussion of these items prior to the time the Commission votes on the motion unless members of the Commission, staff or the public request specific items to be discussed and /or removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. Members of the public who wish to discuss a Consent Calendar item should come forward to the lectern upon invitation by the Chairman, state their name and Consent Calendar Item number. ITEM NO. 1. SUBJECT: Minutes of the regular meeting of October 20, 2005. ACTION: Approve as written and order filed. HEARING ITEMS: ITEM NO.2. SUBJECT: Bayside Residential Planned Community (PA2004 -072) 919 Bayside Drive SUMMARY: The project involves the redevelopment of the Newport Marina Apartment complex located at 919 Bayside Drive. The existing 64 -unit apartment complex, located on approximately 3.92 acres, will be demolished and replaced with a 17 -unit, gated residential community. The tentative tract map proposes to establish 17 individual residential lots for custom home construction, 1 common recreational lot with possibly a pool and shade structure, 2 landscape /open space lots. Private streets are proposed. A request to re -zone the site from MFR (Multi - Family Residential) to PC (Planned Community) is sought, which is accompanied with Planned Community Development Plan text that will establish development and use standards for the proposed project ALL TESTIMONY GIVEN BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS TAPE RECORDED. SPEAKERS MUST LIMIT REMARKS TO THREE MINUTES ON ALL ITEMS. (Red light signifies when three minutes are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one minute left for summation.) A Coastal Residential Development Permit is required to ensure compliance with the Government Code Section 65590 (Mello Act) and the Housing Element of the General Plan. The project includes the demolition of existing structures, grading, installation of utilities, private streets, landscaping, site lighting, site walls, storm water improvements, public access easements and upgrades to the public right of way adjacent to the project site. ACTION: Adopt a resolution recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 2005 -007, Use Permit No. 2005 -026, Tract Map No. 2004 -001 (TTM No. 15323) and Coastal Residential Development No. 2005 -001 to the City Council. ITEM NO. 3. SUBJECT John Walter Velardo (PA2004 -274) 3809 Channel Place SUMMARY: Request a Variance to the maximum allowable floor area and minimum required open space for the construction of a 988 sq. ft. residence on a 1,034 sq. ft. lot. The application also requests a Modification Permit to allow the proposed residence to encroach within the front, side and rear setbacks. ACTION: Conduct a public hearing and approve, deny or modify the proposed project. ITEM NOA. SUBJECT: Brookfield Homes (PA2004 -251) 1301 Quail Street SUMMARY: Brookfield Homes plans to construct 86 multi - family residential condominium units within 7 buildings that will be 45 feet in height with floor plans ranging from 900- 1,950 square feet on a 3.7 -acre site located at the southeast comer of the intersection of Spruce Street and Quail Street in the Airport Area. A General Plan Amendment is proposed that would change the land use designation of the property from Retail & Service Commercial to Multi - Family Residential. An amendment of the Newport Place Planned Community is sought to change the use of the site from a 304 unit extended stay hotel to multi - family housing. The changes to the Planned Community district regulations will establish use and development regulations for the proposed condominium project. A tentative tract Map is also sought that would subdivide the lot to establish 86 condominium units. ACTION: Conduct a public hearing, provide direction to staff, and continue to November 17, 2005. ITEM NO.5. SUBJECT: Lennar Homes (PA2004 -169) 900 Newport Center Drive SUMMARY: Lennar Homes proposes to construct 79 residential condominiums on a 4.25 acre site presently developed with tennis courts operated by the adjacent Newport Beach Marriott Hotel. The applicant proposes to construct three buildings that are approximately 65 feet in height. The requested applications would change the General Plan and Local Coastal Land Use Plan land use designations from commercial to Multiple Family Residential. The existing APF zoning is also proposed to be changed to PC (Planned Community) and a Planned Community 2 Development Plan text that would establish use and development regulations is proposed. Implementation of the project also requires a Traffic Study pursuant to the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, Tentative Parcel and Tract Maps for subdivision purposes, and a Coastal Residential Development Permit regarding the provision of affordable housing in accordance with the Zoning Code and Housing Element of the General Plan. ACTION: Adopt a resolution recommending approval of General Plan Amendment No. 2004- 005, Local Coastal Plan Land Use Plan Amendment No. 2005 -001, Planned Community Development Plan No. 2005 -003, Tentative Parcel Map No. 2005 -014, Tentative Tract Map No. 2004 -004 (16774), Traffic Study No. 2005 -002, and Coastal Residential Development No. 2005 -004 to the City Council. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: a) City Council Follow -up - b) Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic Development Committee - c) Report from Planning Commission's representatives to the General Plan Update Committee — d) Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Local Coastal Plan Certification Committee — e) Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Zoning Committee - f) Matters which a Planning Commissioner would like staff to report on at a subsequent meeting - g) Matters which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on a future agenda for action and staff report h) Project status — i) Requests for excused absences - ADJOURNMENT: