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Home My WebLink About17 - Planning Commission AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 17 August 14, 2007 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Planning Department David Lepo, Planning Dir ctor 949-644-3228;dlepo@city.newport-beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Planning Commission Agenda for August 9, 2007 Report of the actions of the Planning Commission Meeting: Item 1: The minutes of July 19, 2007 were approved as corrected. (5 Ayes, 1 Abstain, 1 Excused) Item 2: Pacific View Memorial Park (PA2006 -282) A request to amend Use Permit No. 3518 and Development Agreement No. 7 to allow the construction of nine (9) family mausoleum structures and estate gardens in lieu of a 7,200 square -foot community mausoleum in Building Site "H" of Area 8 at the Pacific View Memorial Park. Commissioners reviewed a revised plan that reduced the number of family mausolea from nine to six. Although the Spyglass Hill Homeowners Association officially endorsed the revised plan, several homeowners whose properties abut the memorial park objected to the inclusion of the family mausolea. Their concerns included the perceived change in the nature of the setting from that of a park with in- ground headstones to a more traditional cemetery characterized by above- ground monuments. This item was approved. (4 Ayes, 1 Excused, 1 Recused) Item 3: Knight Appeal (PA2007 -137) 312 Hazel Drive An appeal by Diane Knight of the Planning Director's interpretation regarding the application of a development stringline (setback) determined pursuant to General Plan Natural Resources Element Policy NR 23.6 to property located at 312 Hazel Drive. This item was continued to September 20, 2007 at the request of the appellant. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused) Page 2 Item 4: ARCO Gas Station Convenience Store (PA2007 -059) 2100 Bristol Street A request to approve Use Permit UP2007 -009 to convert the existing area devoted to automobile repair to convenience store use. In addition, 173 square feet would be added to the existing building to provide a new storage area. The Santa Ana PAC submitted written comments relating primarily to vehicle queuing extending onto Birch Street. All agreed that on -site circulation, even with proposed changes, would not be ideal. The proposed improvements, however, would include a facelift and additional landscaping that would improve the overall character of the area. With one Planning Commissioner absent, the six Commissioners present for the vote on this application split as to the adequacy of proposed landscaping improvements and access. A second motion to continue the item to allow the applicant to work with staff to enhance the landscaping scheme passed unanimously. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused) Item 5: Code Amendment No. 2007 -004 (Screening of Mechanical Equipment) (PA2007 -056) Should Title 20 (Zoning Code) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code be amended to add regulations requiring the screening of all exterior roof - mounted and ground - mounted mechanical equipment on properties in all Zoning Districts? This item was recommended for approval to the City Council and is scheduled to be heard at the next City Council meeting on August 28; 2007. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused) Item 6: Special Meeting August 215' regarding Group Homes After comment, the item was received and filed. Item 6: Information on Special Needs Committee of the OCTA's Board of Directors. After comment, the item was received and filed. Prepared and submitted by: David Lepo, Planning Director Planning: shared \Planning Commission\pcagendarpt.doc Agenda Item No. 1.7 August 14, 2007 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard August 9, 2007 REGULAR MEETING 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 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 and print your name on the tablet provided at the podium, REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES: 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.) Please print only your name on the pad that is provided at the podium. HEARING ITEMS ITEM NO. 1 Minutes dated July 19, 2007 ACTION: Approve as written and order filed. ITEM NO. 2. Pacific View Memorial Park (PA2006 -282) 3500 Pacific View Drive SUMMARY: A request to amend Use Permit No. 3518 and Development Agreement No. 7 to allow the construction of nine (9) family mausoleum structures and estate gardens in lieu of a 7,200 square -foot community mausoleum in Building Site "H" of Area 8 at the Pacific View Memorial Park. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution recommending approval of Use Permit 2006 -040 and Development Agreement 2006 -001 and the adoption of Negative Declaration 2007- 001 to the City Council. CEQA COMPLIANCE: A Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in connection with the application noted above. The Negative Declaration states that, the subject development will not result in a significant effect on the environment. ITEM NO. 3. Knight Appeal (PA2007 -137) 312 Hazel Drive SUMMARY: An appeal by Diane Knight of the Planning Director's interpretation regarding the application of a development stringline (setback) determined pursuant to General Plan Natural Resources Element Policy NR 23.6 to property located at 312 Hazel Drive. ACTION: Continue to September 20, 2007. CEQA COMPLIANCE: This activity is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) by virtue of the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. ITEM NO. 4. ARCO Gas Station Convenience Store (PA2007 -059) 2100 Bristol Street SUMMARY: A request to approve Use Permit UP2007 -009 to convert the existing area devoted to automobile repair to convenience store use. In addition, 173 square feet would be added to the existing building to provide a new storage area. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution approving Use Permit UP2007 -009. CEQA COMPLIANCE: This project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to "Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act," Class 1 (Existing Facilities). ITEM NO. 5. Code Amendment No. 2007 -004 (Screening of Mechanical Equipment) (PA2007 -056) SUMMARY: Should Title 20 (Zoning Code) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code be amended to add regulations requiring the screening of all exterior roof- mounted and ground - mounted mechanical equipment on properties in all Zoning Districts? ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution recommending approval of Code Amendment No. 2007 -004 to the City Council. CEQA COMPLIANCE: This project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) since the act applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment (Section 15061(3) of the CEQA Guidelines). DISCUSSION ITEMS: ITEM NO. 6. Special Meeting August 21" regarding Group Homes called by Rozansky ITEM NO., 7. Recommendation for appointment as a representative to the Special Needs Committee of the OCTA's Board of Directors. 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 ADJOURNMENT: