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Home My WebLink About22 - Planning Commission AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 22 February 27, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Planning Department David Lepo, Planning Director 949-644-3228;diepo@city.newport-beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Planning Commission Agenda for February 22, 2007 Report of the actions of the Planning Commission Meeting: Item 1: The minutes of February 8, 2007 were approved as corrected (All Ayes). Item 2: Fancher Development Services (PA2006 -269)) 849 Newport Center Dr. Request to amend an existing Use Permit to allow an eating and drinking establishment to extend their hours of operation to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week. This item was approved. (All Ayes) Item 3: Advanced Real Estate Services (PA2005 -196) 201 & 207 Carnation Avenue and 101 Bayside Place The application would allow the demolition of an existing 14 -unit apartment building and a single - family home and the construction of a 7- level, 9 -unit multiple - family residential condominium complex with subterranean parking on a 1.4 acre site located bayward of the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Carnation Avenue. The existing General Plan, Coastal Land Use Plan and Zoning Designations of a small portion of the site (584 square feet) would be changed to be consistent with the larger portion of the site (from two- family residential to multi - family residential). The application includes a tentative tract map for the creation of 9 "airspace" condominium units for individual sale and. The Modification Permit application requests the encroachment of subterranean portions of the building within the front and side yard setbacks. Lastly, the Coastal Residential Development Permit application relates to replacing lost units occupied by low or moderate - income households. No units meeting this criteria are known to exist and therefore, no replacement of affordable housing is required. This project, known as "The Aerie ", would be built on the coastal bluff near Carnation and Ocean. Interpretation and application of Local Coastal Program policies, in particular those relating to views to the bluffs and natural resource protection, were at the heart of the Planning Commission discussion. After a presentation by the project architect, Brion Jeanette, and project proponent, Rick Page 2 Julian, the Commission focused on the "predominant line of existing development" concept as it relates to regulation of the location and bulk of the proposed structure and the extent to which the coastal bluff would be altered by the new building. Commissioners viewed a photographic simulation comparing the view to the site from the water in its present state with site with that of the simulated portrayal of the site with the new 7 -story structure. The Planning Commission ultimately reached consensus that modification of the westerly portion of the proposed condominium building would be needed before the project could be found to conform to the Local Coastal Program policies. The applicant agreed to modify the design of the project consistent with Planning Commission direction and to work with staff in revising the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration to address perceived shortcomings indicated by Commissioners. The project was continued to the April 5th Planning Commission meeting. (All Ayes) Item 4: Mariners Mile Gateway, LLC (PA2006 -279) 100 -600 West Coast Highway Request for Comprehensive Sign Program CS2006 -012 for the previously approved Bel Mare Shopping Center. In addition, the Planning Commission will be reviewing the project's landscape plan and evaluating proposed refinements to exterior elevations to determine their substantial conformance with the approved project. There being no objections, this item was tabled to later date uncertain to allow the applicant time to address unresolved issues with the project submittal. Prepared and submitted by: EIFNWMWA�MiA Planning! shared\Planning Commission\pcagendarpt.doc Agenda Item 22 February 27, 2007 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard February 22, 2007 6:30 pm. HEARING ITEMS: 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: ITEM NO.1 Minutes dated 02/0812007. ACTION: Approve as written and order filed. ALL TESTIMONY GIVEN BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS 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.) ITEM NO. 2. Fancher Development Services (PA2006 -269)) 849 Newport Center Dr. SUMMARY: Request to amend an existing Use Permit to allow an eating and drinking establishment to extend their hours of operation to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing, and 2) Adopt Resolution to approve an amendment to Use Permit UP2004-007 CEQA COMPLIANCE: This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Existing Facilities). ITEM NO. 3. Advanced Real Estate Services (PA2005 -196) 201 & 207 Carnation Avenue and 101 Bayside Place SUMMARY: The application would allow the demolition of an existing 14 -unit apartment building and a single -family home and the construction of a 7- level, 9 -unit multiple - family residential condominium complex with subterranean parking on a 1.4 acre site located bayward of the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Carnation Avenue. The existing General Plan, Coastal Land Use Plan and Zoning Designations of a small portion of the site (584 square feet) would be changed to be consistent with the larger portion of the site (from two - family residential to mufti- family residential). The application includes a tentative tract map for the creation of 9 "airspace" condominium units for individual sale and. The Modification Permit application requests the encroachment of subterranean portions of the building within the front and side yard setbacks. Lastly, the Coastal Residential Development Permit application relates to replacing lost units occupied by low or moderate4ncome households. No units meeting this criteria are known to exist and therefore, no replacement of affordable housing is required. ACTION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission, after holding a public hearing on General Plan Amendment No. 2005 -006, Zone Change No. 2005 -009, Coastal Land Use Plan Amendment No. 2005 -002, Newport Tract Map No. 2005 -004 (TTM 16882), Modification Permit No. 2005 -087 and Coastal Residential Development Permit No. 2005 -002, continue the hearing to a future date to be determined at the meeting, and direct the applicant to modify the project to be consistent with Coastal Land Use Plan policies. CEQA COMPLIANCE: A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in connection with the application noted above. The Mitigated Negative Declaration states that the subject development will not result in a significant effect on the environment with implementation of Mitigation Measures. ITEM NO. 4. Mariner's Mile Gateway, LLC (PA2006 -279) 100600 West Coast Highway SUMMARY: Request for Comprehensive Sign Program CS2006 -012 for the previously approved Bel Mare Shopping Center. In addition, the Planning Commission will be.reviewing. the project's landscape plan and evaluating proposed refinements to. exterior elevations to determine their substantial centormance with the approved project. ,: ACTION: Continue this item to a date uncertain to allow the applicant time to address unresolved issues with the project submittal. CEQA COMPLIANCE: This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 11 (Accessory Structures). ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: a) City Council Follow -up. b) Report from Planning Commission's representative to the Economic Development Committee. c) Report from the Planning Commission's representative to the General Plan/Local Coastal Implementation Committee. d) Matters which a Planning Commissioner would like staff to report on at a subsequent meeting: e) Matters which a Planning Commissioner may wish to place on a future agenda for action and staff report. f) Project status. g) Requests for excused absences. f_1-13I91r1:iWl 11A