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Home My WebLink About12 - 12- Planning Commission Meeting Agenda & Action ReportSEW p 'V CITY OF as NEWPORT BEACH �q��oP City Council Staff Report Agenda Item No. 12 July 24, 2012 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Community Development Department Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director 949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt newoortbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development 949 - 644 -3297; bwisneski(o).newoortbeachca . aov APPROVED: 0, TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for July 19, 2012 ITEM NO. 1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS The Commission elected the following officers for the coming year: Chair: Michael Toerge Vice Chair: Bradley Hillgren Secretary: Fred Ameri AYES: Amen, Brown, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: Hillgren ABSTAIN: None ITEM NO. 2 MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2012 The minutes were approved (6 ayes, 1 absent). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: Hillgren ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Agenda Report for July 19, 2012 July 24, 2012 Page 2 Public Hearing Items: ITEM NO. 3 ROSE BAKERY CAFE USE PERMIT REVIEW (PA2010 -103) Site Location: 3536 East Coast Highway SUMMARY: One year review of Amendment No. 1 to UP 2009 -035 as required by condition of approval no. 5. The purpose of the review is to determine compliance with the conditions of approval and effectiveness of the Parking Management Plan. Assistant Planner Fern Nueno provided a presentation indicating the business owner's compliance with the conditions of approval, as concluded with input from Code Enforcement and the Police Department. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to receive and file the item as presented by staff (6 ayes, 1 absent). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: Hillgren ABSTAIN: None ITEM NO. 4 COAST POINT (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CHINA PALACE) USE PERMIT REVIEW (PA2010 -082) Site Location: 2800 West Coast Highway SUMMARY: On November 23, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010 -131 approving Use Permit No. UP2010 -015 for live entertainment and dancing at the Coast Point (previously known as China Palace) restaurant. Condition No. 1 requires that the Planning Commission review the operation after one year to determine whether the applicant has complied with the conditions of approval. Assistant Planner Makana Nova provided a presentation indicating the business owner's compliance with the conditions of approval, as concluded with input from Code Enforcement and the Police Department. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to receive and file the item as presented by staff (6 ayes, 1 absent). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: Hillgren ABSTAIN: None Planning Commission Agenda Report for July 19, 2012 July 24, 2012 Page 3 ITEM NO. 5 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE (PA2012- 057) Site Location: Citywide SUMMARY: An amendment to the Newport Beach Municipal Code ( "NBMC ") to update regulations regarding wireless telecommunication facilities ( "telecom facilities "). Regulations currently contained in Chapter 15.70 would be updated and relocated to Title 20 (Planning and Zoning). Chapter 15.70 would be rescinded in its entirety Director Kim Brandt requested that following the staff report, public comments, and Commission's discussion, that the item be continued to allow staff to address several comment letters which were recently submitted. Associate Planner Janet Brown gave a presentation summarizing the proposed amendment. The Planning Commission voted unanimously to continue the item to allow staff to meet with stakeholders and to schedule a Planning Commission workshop or study session on September 6, 2012 for review of the proposed amendment in detail (6 ayes, 1 absent). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: Hillgren ABSTAIN: None New Business: ITEM NO. 5 BALBOA VILLAGE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (PA2011 -224) Site Location: Balboa Peninsula between 7`h Street and A Street including Balboa Village SUMMARY: During the City Council's 2011 goal setting session, revitalization of several neighborhoods was prioritized including Balboa Village. The City Council established the Neighborhood Revitalization Ad -Hoc Committee ( "NRC ") to guide the overall effort and Council Members Henn, Hill, and Selich were appointed to the ad -hoc committee. The NRC established a Citizens Advisory Panel ( "CAP ") consisting of several community leaders and residents to assist the NRC. With the assistance of staff and consultants, the CAP and NRC have prepared the attached draft Implementation Plan ( "Implementation Plan" or "Plan ") that will be forwarded to the City Council for review and action. The Planning Commission's input on the Implementation Plan was requested. Principal Planner James Campbell gave a presentation summarizing the Implementation Plan. Planning Commission Agenda Report for July 19, 2012 July 24, 2012 Page 4 Following receipt of public comments and Commission discussion, the Commission directed staff to forward their comments to the City Council for consideration. Continued Business: ITEM NO. 7 REVIEW OF RULES OF PROCEDURES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (PA2012 -065) Site Location: N/A SUMMARY: Amend certain sections of the RULES OF PROCEDURES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Procedures). Submitted by: Director Brandt indicated this was the final step in the process for amending the Procedures. The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed changes at the last meeting. The Planning Commission voted approve the amended Procedures (6 ayes, 1 absent). AYES: Ameri, Brown, Kramer, Myers, Toerge, and Tucker NOES: None ABSENT: Hillgren ABSTAIN: None , Deputy Director Agenda Item No. 12 July 24, 2012 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS — 3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD THURSDAY, JULY 19, 2012 REGULAR MEETING — 6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER 11. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE III. ROLL CALL IV. ELECTION OF OFFICERS ITEM NO. 1 The Commission will elect officers to serve for the year. V. 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. (Red light signifies when three (3) minutes are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one (1) minute left for summation.) Before speaking, please state your name for the record and print your name on the blue forms provided at the podium. VI. REQUEST FOR CONTINUANCES VII. CONSENT ITEMS ITEM NO.2 MINUTES OF JULY 5, 2012 Recommended Action: Approve and file VIII. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS Speakers must limit comments to three (3) minutes on all items. (Red light signifies when three (3) minutes are up; yellow light signifies that the speaker has one (1) minute left for summation.) 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. 3 ROSE BAKERY CAFE USE PERMIT REVIEW (PA2010 -103) SITE LOCATION: 3536 East Coast Highway Summary: One year review of Amendment No. 1 to UP 2009 -035 as required by condition of approval no. 5. The purpose of the review is to determine compliance with the conditions of approval and effectiveness of the Parking Management Plan. CEQA Compliance: This Use Permit review is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15321 (Class 21 - Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. Recommended Action: 1. Receive public comments; and 2. Receive and file. ITEM NO. 4 COAST POINT (PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS CHINA PALACE) USE PERMIT REVIEW (PA2010 -082) Site Location: 2800 West Coast Highway Summary: On November 23, 2010, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2010 -131 approving Use Permit No. UP2010 -015 for live entertainment and dancing at the Coast Point (previously known as China Palace) restaurant. Condition No. 1 requires that the Planning Commission review the operation after one year to determine whether the applicant has complied with the conditions of approval. CEQA Compliance: This Use Permit review is exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15321 (Class 21 - Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the Guidelines for Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. Recommended Action: 1. Receive public comments; and 2. Receive and file. ITEM NO. 5 WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES ORDINANCE (PA2012 -057) Site Location: N/A Summary: An amendment to the Newport Beach Municipal Code ( "NBMC ") to update regulations regarding wireless telecommunication facilities ( "telecom facilities'). Regulations currently contained in Chapter 15.70 would be updated and relocated to Title 20 (Planning and Zoning). Chapter 15.70 would be rescinded in its entirety. CEQA Compliance: This code amendment is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment), and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3. Recommended Action: 1. Conduct public hearing; and 2. Adopt Resolution No. _ recommending that City Council approve an amendment to the NBMC to update regulations regarding telecom facilities, and consolidate all provisions currently contained in Title 13 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Property) and Title 15 (Buildings and Construction) within a proposed new chapter in Title 20 (Chapter 20.49 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities); and repeal Chapter 15.70 in its entirety. IX. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO.6 BALBOA VILLAGE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN (PA2011 -224) Site Location: Balboa Peninsula between 7th Street and A Street including Balboa Village Summary: During the City Council's 2011 goal setting session, revitalization of several neighborhoods was prioritized including Balboa Village. The City Council established the Neighborhood Revitalization Ad -Hoc Committee ( "NRC ") to guide the overall effort and Council Members Henn, Hill, and Selich were appointed to the ad -hoc committee. The NRC established a Citizens Advisory Panel ( "CAP ") consisting of several community leaders and residents to assist the NRC. With the assistance of staff and consultants, the CAP and NRC have prepared the attached draft Implementation Plan X. XI. X11 ( "Implementation Plan" or "Plan ") that will be forwarded to the City Council for review and action. The Planning Commission's input on the Implementation Plan is requested. CEQA Compliance: Consideration and possible adoption of the Balboa Village Implementation Plan is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15262 (Feasibility and Planning Studies) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because the Implementation Plan only identifies possible future actions and has no legally binding effect. Recommended Action: Review the Balboa Village Implementation Plan and provide comments to the City Council, as deemed warranted by the Planning Commission. ITEM NO. 7 REVIEW OF RULES OF PROCEDURES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (PA2012 -065) Site Location: NIA Summary: Amend certain sections of the RULES OF PROCEDURES OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION (Procedures). CEQA Compliance: Revising the Planning Commission Rules of Procedures is not considered a "project" as defined by the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that this action has no potential to result in direct or indirect physical change to the environment. Recommended Action: 1. In accordance with Section XV of the Procedures, approve the amendments to the Rules of Procedures of the Planning Commission. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS ITEM NO. 8 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S REPORT ITEM NO.9 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR REPORT. ITEM NO. 10 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES ADJOURNMENT