HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 - Planning Commission Agenda - 3-19-09CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 11
March 24, 2009
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 19, 2009
Report of the actions of the Planning Commission Meeting:
Item No. i Minutes dated February 19, 2009
Summary: Approved as written and ordered filed. (6 Ayes, 1 Abstain)
Item No. 2 Balboa Island Village Inn (PA2009 -014)
127 Marine Avenue
Summary: A use permit application for an existing full service restaurant to allow the
conversion of dining room seating into bar seating, and for the operation of an
existing alcoholic beverage outlet.
Following presentations from staff and the applicant, the Commission heard from
eight Balboa Island residents. Three residents spoke of disturbances they
believed to be caused by patrons leaving the establishment. Most of the other
residents described themselves as patrons of the establishment and spoke in
favor of the application. The Commission also heard from a representative of the
Police Department, who said that the conditions at the establishment had
improved in recent years. Discussion by the Commission focused on whether or
not the application would make the establishment more like a bar. The
Commission approved the application with additional conditions on the hours of
operation and requiring a review of the application in one year.
This item was approved (6 Ayes, 1 No).
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ITEM NO. 3 Balboa Inn Hotel /Sienna Restaurant (PA2008 -197)
105 Main Street
SUMMARY: An amendment to Use Permit No. 3158 to reconfigure the restaurant, banquet, and
outdoor dining areas to more accurately reflect current and future operations. The
applicant is also requesting to expand the operation of private events with live
entertainment into the outdoor covered courtyard, eliminate restrictions on private
events with live entertainment during the months of July and August, increase the
hours of operation for private events with live entertainment, and to increase the
number of private events permitted per month. In addition to providing live
entertainment with private events, the applicant is also requesting the ability to
provide live entertainment for the enjoyment of general restaurant patrons.
Following presentations from staff, the Commission heard from a representative of
the Police Department, who spoke in favor of the application. The Commission
then received a presentation by the applicant and heard testimony from the abutting
property owner. Discussion by the Commission focused on potential noise impacts
and other disturbances to the adjacent residential and commercial properties. The
Commission approved the application with additional conditions reducing the total
number of special events permitted each year, restricting live entertainment in the
restaurant to four nights per week, restricting the location of live entertainment, and
requiring a review of the application in six months.
This item was approved (6 Ayes, 1 No).
ITEM NO. 4 Spatique Massage Establishment (PA2009 -005)
120 Tustin Road Suites C & D
SUMMARY: A use permit for a massage establishment pursuant to Chapters 20.42 and 20.87 of
the Municipal Code. The applicant's request is to add massage services to an
existing establishment providing skin care and tailoring services. The applicant also
requests a waiver of location restrictions since the facility is located within 500 feet
of another independent massage establishment.
The Commission received presentations by staff and the applicant. One patron
of the establishment spoke in favor of the application. Discussion by the
Commission focused how the massage services would be conducted. The
Commission approved the application and allowed the establishment to be open
seven days a week.
This item was approved (All Ayes)
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ITEM No. 5 GPA annual review
SUMMARY: An annual review of the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2008 -2009 Capital Improvement
Program to determine consistency with the General Plan and Coastal Land Use
Plan, and to make recommendations to the City Council concerning the proposed
public works projects.
A representative of the Newport Beach Housing Coalition introduced herself to
the Commission and stated that they would present their questions to staff.
This item was received and filed (All Ayes)
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Agenda Item No. it
March 24, 2009
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Council Chambers - 3300 Newport Boulevard
Thursday, March 19, 2009
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 of February 19, 2009
ACTION: Approve and file.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ITEM NO. 2 Balboa Island Village Inn (PA2009 -014)
127 Marine Avenue
SUMMARY: A use permit application for an existing full service restaurant to allow the conversion
of dining room seating into bar seating, and for the operation of an existing alcoholic
beverage outlet.
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt resolution approving UP2009 -002
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines — Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
ITEM NO. 3 Balboa Inn Hotel /Sienna Restaurant (PA2008 -197)
105 Main Street
SUMMARY: An amendment to Use Permit No. 3158 to reconfigure the restaurant, banquet, and
outdoor dining areas to more accurately reflect current and future operations. The
applicant is also requesting to expand the operation of private events with live
entertainment into the outdoor covered courtyard, eliminate restrictions on private
events with live entertainment during the months of July and August, increase the
hours of operation for private events with live entertainment, and to increase the
number of private events permitted per month. In addition to providing live
entertainment with private events, the applicant is also requesting the ability to
provide live entertainment for the enjoyment of general restaurant patrons.
ACTION: 1) Conduct public hearing; and
2) Adopt resolution approving an amendment to Use Permit No. 3158.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301 of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
ITEM NO.4 Spatique Massage Establishment (PA2009 -005)
120 Tustin Road Suites C & D
SUMMARY: A use permit for a massage establishment pursuant to Chapters 20.42 and 20.87 of
the Municipal Code. The applicant's request is to add massage services to an
existing establishment providing skin care and tailoring services. The applicant also
requests a waiver of location restrictions since the facility is located within 500 feet of
another independent massage establishment.
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) Adopt resolution approving UP2009 -001
NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 5 GPA annual review
ACTION: Receive and file
ITEM NO. 6 City Council Follow -up.
ITEM NO. 7 Planning Commission reports.
ITEM NO. 8 Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a
future agenda for discussion, action, or report.
ITEM No. 9 Request for excused absences.
ADJOURNMENT