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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
June 23, 2015
Agenda Item No. 18
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949-644-3226, kbrandt newportbeachca.00v
PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development
949- 644 - 3297; bwisneski(o)newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for June 18, 2015
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2015
The minutes were amended and approved
AYES:
Kramer, Lawler, Myers, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Brown, Koetting and Hillgren
ABSTAIN:
None
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 CHANNEL REEF CONDOMINIUMS FENCE AND GATE VARIANCE -
(PA2014 -044)
Site Location: 2525 Ocean Boulevard
SUMMARY: A variance application for replacement of existing nonconforming fences and gates
that exceed the top of curb height from Ocean Boulevard. The fences and gates
were a part of the original development of the 48 -unit condominium project in the
1960s. The project also includes replacement of fences, gates and landscaping
within the public right -of -way under an existing encroachment agreement.
CEQACOMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Associate Planner Melinda Whelan gave a presentation summarizing the
applicants' request.
The Planning Commission approved the project.
AYES:
Kramer, Lawler, Myers, and Tucker
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
Brown, Hillgren and Koetting,
ABSTAIN:
None
City Council Staff Report June 23, 2015
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ITEM NO. 3 LIDO LIVE ALCOHOL SALES (PA2015 -044)
Site Location: 3459 Via Lido
SUMMARY: A Minor Use Permit to allow a Type 40 (On Sale Beer) Alcoholic Beverage
Control License at the existing Lido Live theater. The proposed hours of
operation are between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. (midnight). Alcohol service is
proposed for movie screenings and live shows. No construction or other
operational changes are proposed. The applicant has provided alcohol service at
several live shows since September 2014 through approved Special Event
Permits. An Operator License application is being reviewed concurrently by the
Chief of Police pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter 5.25.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Associate Planner Fern Nueno gave a presentation summarizing the applicants'
request.
The Planning Commission voted to approve the project with changes to the
conditions.
AYES: Kramer, Lawler, Myers, and Tucker
NOES: None
ABSENT: Brown, Hillgren and Koetting
ABSTAIN: None
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, JUNE 18, 2015
REGULAR MEETING — 6:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER
June 23, 2015
Agenda Item No. 18
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ROLL CALL
IV. 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 three (3) minutes. Before speaking,
please state your name for the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium.
V. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF MAY 21, 2015
Recommended Action: Approve and file
VII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes on all items. Before speaking, please state your name for
the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium.
If in the future, you wish to challenge in court any of the matters on this agenda for which a public hearing is
to be conducted, you may be limited to raising only those issues, which you (or someone else) raised orally
at the public hearing or in written correspondence received by the City at or before the hearing.
ITEM NO.2 CHANNEL REEF CONDOMINIUMS FENCE AND GATE VARIANCE (PA2014 -190)
2525 Ocean Boulevard
Summary:
A variance application for replacement of existing nonconforming fences and gates that exceed the top
of curb height from Ocean Boulevard. The fences and gates were a part of the original development of
the 48 -unit condominium project in the 1960s. The project also includes replacement of fences, gates
and landscaping within the public right -of -way under an existing encroachment agreement.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving Variance No. VA2014 -007.
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ITEM NO. 3 Lido Live Alcohol Sales (PA2015 -044)
3459 Via Lido
Summary:
A Minor Use Permit to allow a Type 40 (On Sale Beer) Alcoholic Beverage Control License at the
existing Lido Live theater. The proposed hours of operation are between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m.
(midnight). Alcohol service is proposed for movie screenings and live shows. No construction or
other operational changes are proposed. The applicant has provided alcohol service at several live
shows since September 2014 through approved Special Event Permits. An Operator License
application is being reviewed concurrently by the Chief of Police pursuant to Municipal Code Chapter
5.25.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15301, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. approving Minor Use Permit No. UP2015 -011
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO.4 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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1. Update on the General Plan /Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
2. Update on City Council Items
ITEM NO. 6 RECOGNITION OF CHAIR TUCKER FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
ITEM NO. 7 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT
ITEM NO. 8 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
ADJOURNMENT
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