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HomeMy WebLinkAbout26 - Planning Commission AgendaCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Agenda Item No. 26 October 14, 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 October 9, 2008 Report of the actions of the Planning Commission Meeting: Item No. 1 Minutes dated August 21, 2008 Summary: Approved as corrected and order filed. ( AII Ayes) Item No. 2 Shore House Cafe (PA2008 -123) 801 East Balboa Boulevard Summary: A request for a use permit (UP2008 -045) for an existing full - service restaurant to allow 1) conversion of approximately 93 square feet of storage area into net public area; 2) live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays; 3) operation of an alcoholic beverage outlet under the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance (ABO); 4) parking waiver for the additional parking spaces that would normally be required for the increase in square footage. The Planning Commission received presentations by staff and the applicant. One member of the public spoke in support of the project. The Planning Commission could not support the introduction of live entertainment and the proposed expansion due to the concerns of the Police Department and impacts to off -site parking. This item was denied (All Ayes) Item No. 3 Planning Commission Committee Appointments Summary: Consideration of committees appointments The Chairman reappointed Commissioners Eaton, Hawkins, and Toerge to the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee. Prepared and submitted by: David Lepo, Plannin cto irer Agenda Item No. 26 October 14, 2008 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard October 9, 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. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for public inspection in the Planning Department located at 3300 Newport Blvd., during normal business hours. ITEM NO. 1 Minutes dated August 21, 2008 ACTION: Approve as written and order filed. PUBLIC BUSINESS ITEM NO. 2 Shore House Cafe (PA2008 -123) 801 East Balboa Boulevard SUMMARY: A request for a use permit (UP2008 -045) for an existing full- service restaurant to allow 1) conversion of approximately 93 square feet of storage area into net public area; 2) live entertainment on Fridays and Saturdays; 3) operation of an alcoholic beverage outlet under the provisions of the Alcoholic Beverage Ordinance (ABO); 4) parking waiver for the additional parking spaces that would normally be required for the increase in square footage. ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and 2) Adopt resolution denying Use Permit No. 2008 -045 without prejudice. 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). NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO.3 Planning Commission committee appointments. ITEM NO.4 City Council Follow -up. ITEM NO. 5 Planning Commission reports. ITEM NO. 6 Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a future agenda for discussion, action, or report. ITEM No. 7 Request for excused absences. ADJOURNMENT: