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Home My WebLink About20 - Planning Commission AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 20 March 25, 2008 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Planning Department David Lepo, Planning Director 949 -644 -3228; dlepo @city.newport- beach.ca.us SUBJECT: Planning Commission Agenda for March 20, 2008 Report of the actions of the Planning Commission Meeting: ITEM NO. 1. Minutes dated February 21, 2008 SUMMARY: This item was continued to April 3, 2008 as there were corrections proposed to the transcript of the February 21, 2008. (All Ayes) ITEM NO. 2. Minutes dated March 6, 2008 SUMMARY: This item was approved with corrections. (6 Ayes, 1 Abstain) ITEM NO. 3. Fury Rok & Rol Sushi Lounge (PA2005 -018) 4221 Dolphin Striker Way SUMMARY: Update on the revocation of Use Permit No. 3162 and Use Permit No. 2005 -018. The Planning Commission received the report and requested an update from the Planning Director at the April 3rd meeting on the new security plan. The Planning Commission also directed Staff to return with a report from the Hearing Officer for the May 8, 2008 meeting. ITEM NO. 4. Pavilions Wine Tasting 21181 Newport Coast Drive SUMMARY: Request for a use permit for an on -sale wine tasting bar and area with a Type 42 On -Sale Beer & Wine Public Premise alcoholic beverage license. This item was not heard because of inadequate public notice. The applicant did not provide a complete set of mailing labels for notice; therefore, a new hearing will have to be scheduled. This item was received and filed. Page 2 ITEM NO. 5. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (PA2007 -073) One Hoag Drive SUMMARY: Continued hearing from January 31, February 7, 2008, and March 6, 2008 for a request to reallocate up to 225,000 gross square feet of permitted buildable area from the Lower Campus to the Upper Campus through the approval of the proposed General Plan and Planned Community Development Plan Amendments. A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report with supporting documents has been prepared in connection with the application. Hoag will be required to install a sound wall and concerns of design, location, height, and landscaping came into light. Representatives of Hoag Hospital proposed a 105 -foot extension to the north with an additional extension possible based on a recommendation from the noise consultant. Residents of Villa Balboa condominiums expressed serious concerns about steam plumes from the cogeneration facility on the lower campus. Commissioners received a report from the City's consultant Fluor Enterprises on possible plume abatement measures. Commissioners agreed that a fix to the plume problem should be addressed and recommended that the City Council consider implementing effective plume abatement for the Hoag cogeneration facility during the Council's consideration of the amendment of the Development Agreement. This item was recommended for approval to the City Council and is scheduled to be heard on April 8, 2008. (All Ayes) ITEM NO. 6. Seashore Village (PA2007 -100) 5155 River Ave SUMMARY: A request to approve a Use Permit for building height exemption; Modification Permit for setbacks and building. separation; Tentative Tract Map established for condominium purposes; Coastal Residential Development Plan for compliance with the Mello Act; and Mitigated Negative Declaration. This item was continued to April 3, 2008 to allow time to review a lengthy comment on the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration that was received just prior to the meeting. (6 Ayes, 1 No) ITEM NO. 7. Sejour (PA2002 -167) 3400 Via Lido SUMMARY: Revocation of use permit for an off -site alcoholic beverage outlet with accessory on- site alcohol consumption, food service and live entertainment. This item was continued to April 17, 2008. (4 Ayes, 3 No) Prepared and submitted by: avid Lepo, Plannin (rector Planning: shared4Planning Commission\pcagendarptdoc Agenda Item No. 20 March 25, 2008 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard March 20, 2008 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. ITEM NO.1 Minutes dated February 21, 2008 ACTION: Approve as written and order filed. ITEM NO. 2 Minutes dated March 6, 2008 ACTION: Approve as written and order filed. OLD BUSINESS ITEM NO. 3. Fury Rok & Rol Sushi Lounge 4221 Dolphin Striker Way SUMMARY: Update on the revocation of Use Permit No. 3162 and Use Permit No. 2005 -018 ACTION: Receive and file. CEQA COMPLIANCE: The proposed project has been reviewed and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies). PUBLIC HEARINGS ITEM NO. 4. Pavilions Wine Tasting (PA2007 -243) 21181 Newport Coast Dr SUMMARY: Request for a use permit for an on -sale. wine tasting bar and area with a Type 42 On -Sale Beer & Wine Public Premise alcoholic beverage license. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution approving Use Permit 2007 -029 CEQA COMPLIANCE: This project has been determined to be categorically exempt under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) ITEM NO. 5. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (PA2007 -073) One Hoag Drive SUMMARY: Continued hearing from March 6, 2008, for a request to reallocate up to 225,000 gross square feet of permitted buildable area from the Lower Campus to the Upper Campus through the approval of the proposed General Plan and Planned Community Development Plan Amendments. Applicant also requests approval of amendments to development regulations contained within the existing Planned Community Development Plan, also known as the Hoag Master Plan or the PC Text. The changes principally relate to the allocation and limit of permitted building area between the Upper and Lower Campus, noise regulations, landscaping requirements and sign standards. Lastly, applicant requests an amendment of the existing Development Agreement to reflect the changes to the Master Plan as summarized above and to provide additional public benefits principally in the form of providing funds for improvements and community projects to public facilities such as streets, parks, water quality and public safety facilities. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt resolution recommending City Council certification of Supplemental Environmental Impact Report SCH #1991071003; and 3) Adopt resolution recommending adoption of General Plan Amendment No. 2007 -005, Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. 2007 -001, and Development Agreement Amendment No. 2007 -001 CEQA COMPLIANCE: A Supplemental Environmental Impact Report has been prepared in connection with the application noted above. It is the intention of the City to accept the Environmental Impact Report and supporting documents. Copies of the Environmental Impact Report and supporting documents are available for public review and inspection at the Planning Department, City of Newport Beach. ITEM NO. 6. Seashore Village (PA2007 -100) 5515 River Ave SUMMARY: Use Permit for building height exemption; Modification Permit for setbacks and building separation; Tentative Tract Map established for condominium purposes; Coastal Residential Development Plan for compliance with CA Government Code Section 65590 and Chapter 20.86 of the City's Municipal Code; and Mitigated Negative Declaration. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt a Resolution adopting the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and 3) Approve a Resolution approving Residential Development Permit CR2007 -001, Tentative Tract Map NT2007 -001, Use Permit UP2007 -011 and Modification Permit MD2007 -044 CEQA COMPLIANCE: A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared by the City of Newport Beach in connection with the application noted above in accordance with CEQA Guidelines. The Negative Declaration states that the subject development will not result in a significant effect on the environment. ITEM NO. 7. Sejour (PA2002 -167) 3400 Via Lido SUMMARY: Revocation of use permits for an off -site alcoholic beverage outlet with accessory on -site alcohol consumption, food service and live entertainment. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt Resolution revoking Use Permit Nos. 2001 -005 and 2002 -034. CEQA COMPLIANCE: The proposed project has been reviewed and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies). NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 8. City Council Follow -up. ITEM NO. 9. Planning Commission reports. ITEM NO. 10. Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a future agenda for discussion, action, or report. ADJOURNMENT: