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Agenda Item No. 9
August 10, 2010
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Planning Department
Patrick J. Alford, Planning Manager
949 - 644 -3235; palford @newportbeachca.gov
SUBJECT: Planning Commission Agenda for August 5, 2010
Report of the actions of the Planning Commission Meeting:
Item No. 1a Minutes dated July 15, 2010
Summary: Approved as corrected. (5 Ayes, 1 Abstained, 1 Excused)
Item No. lb Minutes dated July 22, 2010
Summary: Approved as corrected. (5 Ayes, 1 Abstained, 1 Excused)
Item No. 1c Voyer Modification Permit Resolution No 2010 -1813
Summary: This item was continued to August 19, 2010. (4 Ayes, 2 Noes, 1 Excused)
Item No.2 Mosen Residence - PA2010 -040
4500 and 4504 Seashore Drive
Summary: The application is for a condominium conversion to convert a duplex into a
condominium project. The code required two -car parking per unit will be provided.
No exceptions to the Title 19 development standards are proposed with this
application. Also included in the request is a modification permit to allow the width of
the required parking spaces to be less than the minimum requirements required by
the Zoning Code.
Planning Commission found that the appellant's withdrawal of the appeal obviates
the requirements for a public appeal hearing; no further action was necessary and
the Zoning Administrator's action was final.
This item was approved. (5 Ayes, 1 Abstained, 1 Excused)
Item No.3 Newport Bay Marina - PA2001 -210
2300 Newport Boulevard
Summary: The application is for the review and approval of a Construction Traffic Management
and Control Plan and a Parking Management Plan for the Newport Bay Marina
project.
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Discussion by the Commission focused on the control of construction traffic. The
Commission approved the plan with additional conditions relating to onsite traffic
control.
This item was approved. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused)
Item No.4 PRES Office Building B - PA2007 -213
4300 Von Karman Avenue
Summary: The application consists of the development of a new three -story office building.
The following approvals are requested or required in order to implement the
project as proposed:
1. A General Plan Amendment to increase the maximum allowable
development limit in Anomaly Location #2 in Statistical Area L4 (Airport
Area) of the General Plan Land Use Element by 11,544 gross square feet.
2. An amendment to the Koll Center Newport (PC -15) Planned Community text
to allow an increase to the Allowable Building Area for Professional &
Business Office Site B by 9,917 net square feet.
3. A tentative parcel map is proposed to subdivide the existing 55,779- square-
foot parcel of land into two separate parcels.
4. An exception to the Koll Center Newport Planned Community General
Development standards which require a minimum site of area of not less
than 30,000 square feet, and a change in the off - street parking requirement
of one space for each 225 square feet to one space for each 250 square
feet of net floor area
The Commission decided that they needed additional time to consider information
that was submitted after the publication of the staff report.
This item was continued to August 19, 2010. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused)
Item No.5 Newport Business Plaza - PA2008 -164
4699 Jamboree Road and 5190 Campus Drive
Summary: The applicant proposes to redevelop the project site with a new commercial
business plaza. The following approvals are requested in order to implement the
project:
1. A General Plan amendment to increase the maximum allowable
development limit for Anomaly Location #6 in Statistical Area L4 (Airport
Area) of the General Plan Land Use Element by 11,544 gross square feet.
2. An amendment to the Koll Center Newport (PC -15) Planned Community text
to allow an increase to the Allowable Building Area for Professional &
Business Office Site F by 18,346 net square feet.
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3. A tentative parcel map for commercial condominium purposes, and to
combine the existing two parcels (Parcel 1 at 4699 Jamboree Road, and
Parcel 2 at 5190 Campus Drive) into a single building site.
The Commission saw the project as an opportunity to improve an
underdeveloped area.
This item was approved. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused)
Item No.6 Newport Beach Winery - PA2010 -078
869 West 16v' Street
Summary: The applicant is proposing a Zoning Code Amendment to apply the Interim Study
(IS) Overlay District designation to 869 West 16th Street to allow food processing,
which is not an allowed use in the Controlled Manufacturing (M-1 -A) Zoning District.
The IS Overlay District designation is used to implement the 2006 General Plan
when a project or use is inconsistent with the current Zoning Code, while the Code
is being updated to reflect the new General Plan. The applicant proposes a winery
(wine production with accessory retail sales and accessory wine tasting).
Discussion by the Commission focused on the hours when wine tasting would be
offered.
This item was approved. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused)
Item No.7 China Palace Use Permit - PA2010 -082
2800 West Coast Highway
Summary: The application is for a use permit to allow live entertainment and dancing within an
existing full- service eating and drinking establishment with on -sale alcohol service.
Required off - street parking for the project will be provided at an off -site parking lot
located at 2750 West Coast Highway.
Discussion by the Commission focused on conditions on the live entertainment and
dancing intended to ensure that the restaurant did not operate as a nightclub.
This item was approved. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused)
Prepared and submitted by:
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Patrick J. Alford, Plan ling Manager
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Agenda No. 9
August 10, 2010
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 3300 NEWPORT BLVD.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
REGULAR MEETING
6:30 p.m.
A. CALL TO ORDER
B. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
C. ROLL CALL
D. 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.
E. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1a Planning Commission Adjourned Special Meeting Minutes of July 15, 2010
ACTION: Approve and file
ITEM NO. 1b Planning Commission Adjourned Regular Meeting Minutes of July 22, 2010
ACTION: Approve and file
ITEM NO. 1 C Voyer Modification Permit Resolution No 2010 -1813
ACTION: Approve and file
G. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
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
Boulevard, during normal business hours.
ITEM NO. 2 Mosen Residence - PA2010 -040
4500 and 4504 Seashore Drive
SUMMARY: The application is for a condominium conversion to convert a duplex into a
condominium project. The code required two -car parking per unit will be provided. No
exceptions to the Title 19 development standards are proposed with this application.
Also included in the request is a modification permit to allow the width of the required
parking spaces to be less than the minimum requirements required by the Zoning
Code.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Planning Commission motion finding that the appellant's withdrawal of the
appeal obviates the requirements for a public appeal hearing, that no further
action is necessary, and the Zoning Administrator's action is final.
ITEM NO. 3 Newport Bay Marina - PA2001 -210
2300 Newport Boulevard
SUMMARY: Review and approval of a Construction Traffic Management and Control Plan and a
Parking Management Plan for the Newport Bay Marina project.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: All significant environmental concerns for the proposed project were addressed in a
previously certified Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2003071144).
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Approve the Construction Traffic Management and Control Plan and Parking
Management Plan
ITEM NO.4 PRES Office Building B - PA2007 -213
4300 Von Karman Avenue
SUMMARY: The applicant proposes development of a new three -story office building. The
following approvals are requested or required in order to implement the project as
proposed:
1. A General Plan Amendment to increase the maximum allowable development
limit in Anomaly Location #2 in Statistical Area L4 (Airport Area) of the General
Plan Land Use Element by 11,544 gross square feet.
2. An amendment to the Koll Center Newport (PC -15) Planned Community text to
allow an increase to the Allowable Building Area for Professional & Business
Office Site B by 9,917 net square feet.
3. A tentative parcel map is proposed to subdivide the existing 55,779- square -foot
parcel of land into two separate parcels.
4. An exception to the Koll Center Newport Planned Community General
Development standards which require a minimum site of area of not less than
30,000 square feet, and a change in the off - street parking requirement of one
space for each 225 square feet to one space for each 250 square feet of net
floor area
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared by the City of Newport
Beach in connection with the project noted above. The MND states that the proposed
subject development will not result in a significant effect on the environment. It is the
present intention of the City to accept the Negative Declaration and supporting
documents. This is not to be construed as either approval or denial by the City of the
subject applications. The MND was circulated for a 20 -day public review and
comment period that began on May 19, 2010, and concluded on June 7, 2010.
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ recommending that the City Council:
Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
b. Approve General Plan Amendment No. GP2007 -009 ; and
c. Approve Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No.
PD2007 -006; and
d. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2010 -006, subject to findings and
conditions; and
e. Approve the requested exceptions to the Koll Center Newport Planned
Community General Development standards relative to minimum site
area and off - street parking requirements.
ITEM NO. 5 Newport Business Plaza - PA2008 -164
4699 Jamboree Road and 5190 Campus Drive
SUMMARY: The applicant proposes to redevelop the project site with a new commercial
business plaza. The following approvals are requested in order to implement the
project:
A General Plan amendment to increase the maximum allowable development
limit for Anomaly Location #6 in Statistical Area L4 (Airport Area) of the General
Plan Land Use Element by 11,544 gross square feet.
2. An amendment to the Koll Center Newport (PC -15) Planned Community text to
allow an increase to the Allowable Building Area for Professional & Business
Office Site F by 18,346 net square feet.
3. A tentative parcel map for commercial condominium purposes, and to combine
the existing two parcels (Parcel 1 at 4699 Jamboree Road, and Parcel 2 at 5190
Campus Drive) into a single building site.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) has been prepared by the City of Newport
Beach in connection with the project noted above. The MND states that the proposed
subject development will not result in a significant effect on the environment. It is the
present intention of the City to accept the Negative Declaration and supporting
documents. This is not to be construed as either approval or denial by the City of the
ACTION
ITEM NO. 6
subject applications. The MND was circulated for a 20 -day public review and
comment period that began on May 19, 2010 and concluded on June 7, 2010.
1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ recommending that the City Council:
a. Adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration, including the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
b. Approve General Plan Amendment No. 2008 -007; and
c. Approve Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. 2009-
001; and
d. Approve Tentative Parcel Map No. 2010 -006.
Newport Beach Winery - PA2010 -078
869 West 16`h Street
SUMMARY: The applicant is proposing a Zoning Code Amendment to apply the Interim Study (IS)
Overlay District designation to 869 West 16th Street to allow food processing, which is
not an allowed use in the Controlled Manufacturing (M -1 -A) Zoning District. The IS
Overlay District designation is used to implement the 2006 General Plan when a
project or use is inconsistent with the current Zoning Code, while the Code is being
updated to reflect the new General Plan. The applicant proposes a winery (wine
production with accessory retail sales and accessory wine tasting).
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities) which
exempts minor alterations to existing facilities. The proposed project includes a
change in use and interior alterations to a suite inside of an existing industrial building.
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ recommending City Council approval of Code
Amendment No. CA2010 -005
ITEM NO. 7 China Palace Use Permit - PA2010 -082
2800 West Coast Highway
SUMMARY: The application is for a use permit to allow live entertainment and dancing within an
existing full- service eating and drinking establishment with on -sale alcohol service.
Required off - street parking for the project will be provided at an off -site parking lot
located at 2750 West Coast Highway.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 3, of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures).
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. approving Use Permit No. UP2010 -015 subject to
the findings and conditions
H. NEW BUSINESS -
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 8
ITEM NO. 9
ITEM NO. 10
ITEM NO. 11
ADJOURNMENT
City Council Follow -up.
Planning Commission reports.
Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a future
agenda for discussion, action, or report.
Request for excused absences.