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Home My WebLink About13 - PC Study Session & Regular Agendas��WPORr == CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH M �9<,FO0.NP City Council Staff Report 13 Agenda Item No. February 28, 2012 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Community Development Department Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director 949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt(ja7newportbeachca.gov PREPARED BY: Brenda Wisneski, Deputy Director Community Development 949 - 644 -3297, bwisneskiCd)newportbeachca.gov APPROVED: x TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for February 23, 2012 Study Session Item No. 1 Newport Banning Ranch (PA2008 -114) Summary: Land Use, Development Regulations, and Architectural Guidelines This was the third in a series of study sessions on the proposed Newport Banning Ranch project. The purpose of the study session is to provide the Planning Commission and the public the opportunity to review and discuss details of the proposed project prior to public hearings. Planning Commission public hearings on the project will be conducted following the study sessions. Planning Manager Patrick Alford and the applicant provided an overview of the proposed development regulations and architectural guidelines. The Planning Commission had an opportunity to ask questions and the public comments were received. Regular Meeting Item No. 1 Minutes of February 9, 2012, Study Session The minutes were amended and approved (4 ayes, 1 abstention, 1 absent). AYES: Hillgren, Myers; Toerge and Tucker, NOES: None. ABSENT: Ameri Planning Commission Agenda Report for February 23, 2012 February 28, 2012 Page 2 ABSTAIN: Kramer Item No. 2 Minutes of February 9, 2012 The minutes were amended and approved (4 ayes, 1 abstention, 1 absent). AYES: Hillgren, Myers, Toerge and Tucker, NOES: None. ABSENT: Amen ABSTAIN: Kramer Item No. 3 Zoning Code Amendment Height of Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls (PA2012 -018) Summary: The City of Newport Beach is considering an amendment to Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls) and Section 20.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) to modify the method by which the height of fences, hedges, walls and retaining walls are measured. Other sections may be modified to ensure consistency of regulations. The proposed amendment will affect all property within the City. Staff requested the item be continued to March 8, 2012. The motion to continue the item to March 8, 2012 was approved (5 ayes, 1 absent). AYES: Hillgren, Kramer, Myers, Toerge and Tucker, NOES: None. ABSENT: Ameri ABSTAIN: None Continued to March 8, 2012. Item No. 4 General Plan Annual Status Report including Housing Element Report (PA2007- 195) Summary: Government Code Section 65400 mandates that the City prepare an annual progress report the General Plan and its implementation. The General Plan Annual Status Report, including the Housing Element Report, complies with the requirements of Government Code Sections 65400(B), 65583 and 65584. The report will be submitted to the City Council and a copy is required to be sent to the Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development. Assistant Planner, Melinda Whalen, provided a staff report, and discussion ensued clarifying several of the housing programs, status of affordable housing, and traffic signal synchronization. Public comments were received. The motion carried to receive and file the item as presented by staff (5 ayes, 1 absent). 2 Planning Commission Agenda Report for February 23, 2012 February 28, 2012 Page 3 AYES: Hillgren, Kramer Myers, Toerge and Tucker, NOES: None. ABSENT: Ameri ABSTAIN: None Received and filed. The item will be forwarded to the City Council for final review. Planning Commission Agenda Report for February 23, 2012 February 28, 2012 Page 3 AYES: Hillgren, Kramer Myers, Toerge and Tucker, NOES: None. ABSENT: Ameri ABSTAIN: None Received and filed. The item will be forwarded to the City Council for final review. NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers — 3300 Newport Boulevard Thursday, February 23, 2012 STUDY SESSION MEETING 5:00 p.m. A. ROLL CALL Agenda Item No. 13 February 28, 2012 B. CURRENT BUSINESS ITEM NO. 1 Newport Banning Ranch: Land Use, Development Regulations, and Architectural Guidelines SUMMARY: This is the third in a series of study sessions on the proposed Newport Banning Ranch project. The purpose of the study sessions is to provide the Planning Commission and the public the opportunity to review and discuss details of the proposed project prior to public hearings. Planning Commission public hearings on the project will be conducted following the study sessions. C. PUBLIC COMMENTS Public comments are invited on 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 tablet provided at the podium. I11!114110111[7k,Idl14 \111 1 NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Council Chambers — 3300 Newport Boulevard Thursday, February 23, 2012 REGULAR MEETING 7:00 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 three (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 February 9, 2012, Study Session ACTION: Approve and file. ITEM NO. 2 Minutes of February 9, 2012 ACTION: Approve and file. G. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS ALL TESTIMONY GIVEN BEFORE THE PLANNING COMMISSION IS RECORDED. SPEAKERS MUST LIMIT REMARKS 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.) 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 Community Development Department, Planning Division located at 3300 Newport Boulevard, during normal business hours. ITEM NO. 3 Zoning Code Amendment Height of Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls (PA2012 -018) SUMMARY: The City of Newport Beach is considering an amendment to Section 20.30.040 (Fences, Hedges, Walls, and Retaining Walls) and Section 20.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) to modify the method by which the height of fences, hedges, walls and retaining walls are measured. Other sections may be modified to ensure consistency of regulations. The proposed amendment will affect regulations that affect all property within the City. Staff recommends that this item be continued to March 8, 2012. CEQA COMPLIANCE: All significant environmental concerns for the proposed project have been addressed in a previously certified environmental document (Initial Study /Negative Declaration for the Zoning Code Update), and that the City of Newport Beach intends to use said document for the above noted project, and further that there are or no new mitigation measures that should be considered in conjunction with said project. Copies of the Initial Study /Negative Declaration for the Zoning Code Update are available for public review and inspection at the City of Newport Beach Planning Division or on the City's website. ACTION: Continue the item to the March 8, 2012, Planning Commission meeting 2 H. NEW BUSINESS ITEM NO. 4 General Plan Annual Status Report including Housing Element Report (PA2007 -195) SUMMARY: Government Code Section 65400 mandates that the City prepare an annual report on the status of the General Plan and the progress of implementation. The General Plan Annual Status Report including Housing Element Report includes the requirements pursuant to Government Code Section 65400(B) and Government Code Sections 65583 and 65584, relating to the implementation of the Housing Element of the General Plan. The report will be submitted to the City Council and a copy is required to be sent to the Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). CEQA COMPLIANCE: The Report is not subject to CEQA, as the actions are not a project as defined in Section 15378(b) (2) of the Public Resources Code. ACTION: Receive and file. I. STAFF AND COMMISSIONER ITEMS ITEM NO. 5 Community Development Director's report. ITEM NO. 6 Announcements on matters that Commission members would like placed on a future agenda for discussion, action, or report. ITEM NO. 7 Request for excused absences. /_p111611111C7k1L d:1lk 11 3