HomeMy WebLinkAbout08 - Planning Commission AgendaAgenda No. 8
February 22, 2011
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION REPORT
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 February 17, 2011
Item No. 1 Minutes of January 20, 2011
Summary: Approved as corrected. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused)
Item No.2 Solar Energy System Installations - (PA2010 -113)
Summary: The project is a proposed code amendment, voluntary guidelines, and incentives
applying to the installation of solar energy systems.
One resident spoke in support of the amendment. Two contractors expressed
support for provisions of the amendment and answered several technical
questions from the Commission.
The Commission voted to recommend approval of the amendment to the City
Council with the recommendation that the allowed projection for roof - mounted
panels be reduced from five feet to three feet; that staff conduct further
investigation of the need for anti -glare coating; and that the City actively pursue,
either individually, or in cooperation with other cities, changes in State Law.
This item was approved. (6 Ayes, 1 Excused)
Planning Commission Agenda for February 17, 2011
February 22, 2011
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Item No.3 Netherton Residence - (PA2011 -016)
78 Royal Saint George Road
Summary: The application is for a variance to allow a wall, up to 5 feet 2 inches in height, to
be constructed within the 10 -foot "streetside" side setback where the maximum
height for walls, fences and hedges is limited to three (3) feet.
The Commission found that the application and staff report supported the findings
required to approve a variance.
This item was approved (4 Ayes, 1 Excused, 1 Recused, 1 Absent)
Submitted by:
Patrick J. Alford, Planning Manager
Agenda Item No. 8
February 22, 2011
NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Council Chambers — 3300 Newport Boulevard
Thursday, February 17, 2011
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
F. CONSENT ITEMS
ITEM NO. 1 Minutes of January 20, 2011
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 Solar Energy System Installations (PA2010 -113)
SUMMARY: The project is a proposed code amendment, voluntary guidelines, and incentives
applying to the installation of solar energy systems.
CEQA
COMPLIANCE: This action is covered by the general rule that the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant
effect on the environment (Section 15061.b.3 of the CEQA Guidelines). It can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this item will have a significant
effect on the environment; therefore, this activity is not subject to CEQA.
ACTION: 1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ recommending City Council approval of the Code
Amendment No. CA2011 -001 and voluntary guidelines with incentives
(Attachment No. PC 1).
ITEM NO.3 Netherton Residence (PA2011 -016)
78 Royal Saint George Road
SUMMARY: The application is for a variance to allow a wall, up to 6 feet 8 inches in height, to be
constructed within the 10 -foot "streetside" side setback where the maximum height for
walls, fences and hedges is limited to three (3) feet.
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 a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Variance No. VA2011 -003 (Attachment
No. PC1).
H. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO.4 Discussion of Operator License Ordinance (PA2010 -041)
SUMMARY: On January 25, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2011 -002 amending
the Municipal Code to incorporate a new chapter (Chapter 5.25) that will require
operators of certain establishments that offer alcoholic beverages for on -site
consumption in combination with late hours, entertainment, and /or dance to obtain
an Operator License. The intent of this agenda item is to provide the Planning
Commission with an overview of the Ordinance and answer any questions the
Commission may have.
STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5 Planning Director's report.
ITEM NO. 6 Planning Commission reports.
ITEM NO. 7 Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a future
agenda for discussion, action, or report.
ITEM NO.8 Request for excused absences.
ADJOURNMENT