IRVINE C'4MPANY
RETAIL PROPERTIES
May 9, 2023
Mr. Benjamin Zdeba
Principal Planner
Community Development Department
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Dear Mr. Zdeba,
I am writing to you in response to the recent Parking Code Amendment that was presented to the Planning Commission on April 21, 2023. Irvine Company Retail Properties supports the approach the City has taken in response to the changing retail environment and making recommendations to facilitate needs of both businesses and patrons.
Proposed revisions provide clarifications that increase certainty and rightfully reduce processing time that is of course also of keen importance to those wishing to open businesses as soon as possible. For example, the revised restaurant ratio and clarifications relative to common areas will make the parking requirement immediately discernible given the suite size and intended use; therefore, expediting proprietor decision making process as well as streamlining the city review process. Moreover, rideshare and curb space provisions will improve the visitor arrival experience and improve traffic flow.
In closing, thank you for proactively considering the; Parking Code Amendment and we appreciate the opportunity to provide these comments.
Sincerely,
Chase Gilmore
Vice President, Development
Irvine Company Retail Properties
949.720.2453
[email protected].
110 Innovation Drive, Irvine, California 92617-3040 949.720.2000