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NEWPORT BEACH
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COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
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February 23, 2016
Agenda Item No. 12
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF JANUARY 21, 2016
The minutes were amended and approved.
AYES: Brown, Hillgren, Koetting and Weigand
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kramer and Lawler
ABSTAIN: Zak
ITEM NO. 2 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 2016
The minutes were amended and approved.
AYES: Koetting, Zak and Weigand
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kramer and Lawler
ABSTAIN: Brown and Hillgren
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 3 BALBOA BOULEVARD CODE AMENDMENT (PA2015-196)
Site Location: 3008, 3010 and 3012 Balboa Boulevard
SUMMARY: A Zoning Code Amendment to change the front yard setback for three properties
from 20 feet to five feet, consistent with the historic front yard setback for these
properties. The 5-foot setback was inadvertently left off the Setback Map in the
2010 Zoning Code update. The amendment would add the 5-feet on Setback
Map S-2B for 3008, 3010, and 3012 Balboa Boulevard.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15305, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 5 (Minor Alterations in
Land Use Limitations).
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949-644-3226, kbrandt@newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development
949-644-3297; bwisneski@newportbeachca.gov
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for February 18, 2016
Planning Commission Action Report
February 23, 2016
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Melinda Whelan provided a summary of the application and the Planning
Commission voted to recommend the City Council approve the amendment.
AYES: Brown, Hillgren, Koetting, Zak and Weigand
NOES: None
ABSENT: Kramer and Lawler
ABSTAIN: None
ITEM NO. 4 THE DOG REPUBLIC (PA2015-199)
Site Location: 20281 Riverside Drive
SUMMARY: A conditional use permit to establish a commercial kennel in conjunction with an
existing single-family residence. The applicant proposes to construct an
approximately 900-square-foot single-story building to board up to a maximum of 29
dogs at the rear of the residence along with a partially covered, fenced exercise
area. Also included is a request to reduce the required off-street parking for both the
residence and the commercial kennel as the existing driveway will be converted to a
single parking space that is compliant with the requirements of the Americans with
Disabilities Act.
CEQA COMPLIANCE: The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA
(California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures).
Ben Zdeba introduced the project and the Planning Commission voted to
approve the project.
AYES: Brown, Hillgren, Koetting, Kramer, Zak and Weigand
NOES: None
ABSENT: Lawler
ABSTAIN: None
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NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS – 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016
REGULAR MEETING – 6:30 p.m.
I. CALL TO ORDER
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 JANUARY 21, 2016
Recommended Action: Approve and file
ITEM NO. 2 MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 3, 2016
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. 3 BALBOA BOULEVARD CODE AMENDMENT (PA2015-196)
Site Location: 3008, 3010 and 3012 Balboa Boulevard
Summary:
A Zoning Code Amendment to change the front yard setback for three properties from 20 feet to five
feet, consistent with the historic front yard setback for these properties. The 5-foot setback was
inadvertently left off the Setback Map in the 2010 Zoning Code update. The amendment would add
the 5-feet on Setback Map S-2B for 3008, 3010, and 3012 Balboa Boulevard.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15305, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. ____ recommending City Council adoption of Code Amendment No.
CA2015-011 amending Setback Map No. S-2B.
February 23, 2016
Item No. 12
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ITEM NO. 4 THE DOG REPUBLIC (PA2015-199)
Site Location: 20281 Riverside Drive
Summary:
A conditional use permit to establish a commercial kennel in conjunction with an existing single-family
residence. The applicant proposes to construct an approximately 900-square-foot single-story building to
board up to a maximum of 29 dogs at the rear of the residence along with a partially covered, fenced
exercise area. Also included is a request to reduce the required off-street parking for both the residence
and the commercial kennel as the existing driveway will be converted to a single parking space that is
compliant with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
CEQA Compliance:
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15303, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small
Structures).
Recommended Action:
1. Conduct a public hearing; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. ____ approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2015-043.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
ITEM NO. 5 WEST NEWPORT MESA STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN – PROJECT INTRODUCTION
(PA2015-138)
Site Location: Citywide
Summary:
The objective of this initial discussion with the Planning Commission is as follows:
1. Introduce project scope of work and schedule
2. Summarize feedback from stakeholders and public workshop.
3. Obtain input from Planning Commission on the vision for the area.
4. Review next steps.
CEQA Compliance:
This is an informational item only and is not considered a project per the California Environmental
Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to Section 15060(c)(1) in that the activity will not involve the exercise
of discretionary powers.
Recommended Action:
1. Receive presentation on the West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan. No formal
action will be taken.
IX. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS
ITEM NO. 6 MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION
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ITEM NO. 7 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S REPORT
1. Update on the General Plan/Local Coastal Program Implementation Committee
2. Update on City Council Items
3. Adopt amended Rules of Procedures of the Planning Commission
ITEM NO. 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS ON MATTERS THAT THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS
WOULD LIKE PLACED ON A FUTURE AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION, ACTION, OR
REPORT
ITEM NO. 9 REQUESTS FOR EXCUSED ABSENCES
X. ADJOURNMENT