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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
January 28, 2025
Agenda Item No. 14
CONSENT ITEM:
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF JANUARY 9, 2025
SUMMARY: Draft minutes from the January 9, 2025, meeting of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission approved the minutes, with edits, by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Harris, Langford, Lowrey, Rosene and Salene NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Approved as amended
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 NEWPORT IRVINE MEDICAL CENTER (PA2024-0070)
Site Location: 3300 Irvine Avenue
SUMMARY: A request to remodel an existing, three-story, office building and convert the land use from professional office to medical office. Changes to the building exterior include façade improvements and new roof parapets while interior remodeling will create a new, atrium-style, lobby with common areas and new stairways between floors. To partially accommodate the increased parking demand, the existing surface parking lot will be restriped and a three -level parking structure with solar canopy will be constructed. The following approvals are required to implement the project as proposed:
• Major Site Development Review: To allow an increase in building height in accordance Section 20.52.080 (Site Development Reviews) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) for the new architectural features (i.e., parapets) which are proposed for 42 feet above existing grade and 45 feet above existing grade, where the base height limit permits a maximum of 32 feet; • Staff Approval: To waive 61 of the 392 required parking spaces, or 15.5% of the parking requirement, in accordance with Section 20.40.110(D) (Adjustments to Off-Street Parking Requirements) of the NBMC; and
• Traffic Study: To consider the projected 1,496 net increase in average daily vehicle trips, pursuant to Section 15.40.030(A) (Traffic Phasing Ordinance) of the NBMC.
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Seimone Jurjis, Assistant City Manager/Community Development Director - 949-644-3232, [email protected]
PREPARED BY: Jaime Murillo, Deputy Community Development Director - 949-644- 3209, [email protected]
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for January 23, 2025 Planning Commission Agenda Report for January 23, 2025
January 28, 2025
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The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and approved the project with amendments by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Harris, Lowrey, Rosene, and Salene
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Langford
ACTION: Approved as amended
ITEM NO. 3 HOUSING OPPORTUNITY (HO) OVERLAY ZONING AND COASTAL ZONING DISTRICT AMENDMENT (PA2024-0205)
Site Location: Various
SUMMARY: An amendment to Table 2 -16 of Section 20.28.050 [Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay Zoning Districts] in Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) and pending Table 21.28- 1 of Section 21.28.070 [Housing Opportunity (HO) Overlay Coastal Zoning Districts] in Title 21 (Lo cal Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to: (1) adjust the height limitations of certain properties within the Newport Center Area (HO-4) Subarea to accommodate residential development with the intended prescribed density range; and (2) to identify a certain number of units being allocated from the respective development limits for a select group of City- owned properties located within the Airport Area Environs Area (HO-1) and Newport Center Area (HO-4) Subareas. The corresponding maps in Section 20.80.025 and pending Section 21.80.032 would also be amended accordingly.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and recommended approval of the project to the City Council by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Harris, Lowrey, Rosene, and Salene
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Langford
ACTION: Approved as amended
Tentative Agenda Report - 01/19/2025 to 04/22/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address January 23, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 3300 Irvine Avenue Site
Development Review and
CUP
Public Hearing Daniel Kopshever District 3PA2024-0070 MORE INFO3300 IRVINE AVE 2 HO Overlay Amendments Public Hearing Rosalinh Ung District 5PA2024-0205 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT January 28, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 Balboa Yacht Basin
Redevelopment
Lease Agreement with Basin Marine -
Consent
Lauren Wooding District 5RP2024-0003829 HARBOR ISLAND DR 2 General Plan Update Consent - GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update Benjamin Zdeba CitywidePA2022-080 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 3 License Agreement with
University of California
Consent Lauren Wooding District 1RP2024-00111 NEWPORT PIER The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled.
The tentative schedule changes without notice.
Tentative Agenda Report - 01/19/2025 to 04/22/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address January 30, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
1 Cappy's Cafe Outdoor
Patio CDP/MUP
Public Hearing Jenny Tran District 1PA2023-0191 MORE INFO5930 COAST HWY W 2 Clarke Residence CDP Public Hearing Jerry Arregui District 5PA2024-0118 MORE INFO127 HARBOR ISLAND RD 3 HOAG CareMar Medical
Building
Public Hearing Jerry Arregui District 2PA2024-0188 MORE INFO1 HOAG DR 4 Sixt Rent a Car LTP Public Hearing Daniel Kopshever District 3PA2024-0209 MORE INFO4200 BIRCH ST 5 The Butchery Expansion Public Hearing Melinda Whelan District 3PA2024-0185 MORE INFO1000 BRISTOL ST N February 06, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting - Cancelled February 11, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 Christian Residence CDP
& Council Policy L2 Waiver
Public Hearing Jerry Arregui District 1PA2024-0105 MORE INFO3601 LAKE AVE February 13, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
1 Bayshore Cafe & Lounge
Hours Increase
Public Hearing Laura Rodriguez District 2PA2024-0132 MORE INFO100 COAST HWY W The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled.
The tentative schedule changes without notice.
Tentative Agenda Report - 01/19/2025 to 04/22/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address February 20, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
February 20, 2025 - ALUC Meeting
1 HO Overlay Amendments Public Hearing - HO Overlay
Amendments Consistency Determination
Rosalinh Ung District 5PA2024-0205 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT February 25, 2025 - City Council Meeting
February 27, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
1 Jackson Residence CDP Public Hearing Laura Rodriguez District 1PA2024-0183 MORE INFO2057 OCEAN BLVD March 06, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 Amendments to PC-56 and
DA2007-002
Public Hearing Liz Westmoreland District 5PA2024-0173 MORE INFO120 NEWPORT CENTER DR 2 Annual General Plan
Report (2024 Calendar
year)
New Business Melinda Whelan District 5PA2025-0008 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 3 Pom & Olive CUP Public Hearing Oscar Orozco District 2PA2024-0088 MORE INFO325 OLD NEWPORT BLVD, 1 The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled.
The tentative schedule changes without notice.
Tentative Agenda Report - 01/19/2025 to 04/22/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address March 11, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 HO Overlay Amendments Public Hearing - HO Overlay
Amendments Introduction
Rosalinh Ung District 5PA2024-0205 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT March 13, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
March 20, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
March 25, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 Annual General Plan
Report (2024 Calendar
year)
Consent Melinda Whelan District 5PA2025-0008 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 2 HO Overlay Amendments Consent - HO Overlay Amendments Second Reading
Rosalinh Ung District 5PA2024-0205 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT March 27, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
April 03, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
April 08, 2025 - City Council Meeting
The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled.
The tentative schedule changes without notice.
Tentative Agenda Report - 01/19/2025 to 04/22/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address April 10, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
April 17, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
April 22, 2025 - City Council Meeting
Hearing Date to be Determined
1 Saunders Self Storage Liz Westmoreland District 3PA2023-0145 MORE INFO3848 CAMPUS DR 2 Snow Residence
Condominiums
TPM/CDP/Conversion
Jerry Arregui District 1PA2023-0147 MORE INFO400 40TH ST 3 Tracy Residence Variance Jenny Tran District 6PA2023-0200 MORE INFO1020 WHITE SAILS WAY The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled.
The tentative schedule changes without notice.
Tentative Agenda Report - 01/19/2025 to 04/22/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address Pending Coastal Commission
1 Coastal Act 30613 CDP
Jurisdiction Change
City Project Jaime Murillo CitywidePA2022-111 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 2 Commercial Parking
Requirements
LCP Amendment Benjamin Zdeba CitywidePA2021-104 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 3 Dawson Residence CDP
Appeal
Private Project David Lee District 6PA2022-0315 MORE INFO2741 OCEAN BLVD 4 Housing Element
Implementation Program
Amendments
LCP Amendment Benjamin Zdeba District 5PA2022-0245 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 5 Mooring Field C
Optimization Pilot Project
Hearing Pending Paul Blank District 5PA2024-0139 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 6 Municipal Code Clean Up LCP Amendment Jaime MurilloPA2022-0219 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 7 Short-Term Lodging
Amendment
LCP Amendment Jaime MurilloPA2023-0116 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 8 Small Cell Telecom Appeal Private Project Benjamin Zdeba CitywidePA2019-113 MORE INFO3714 LAKE AVE 9 Special Flood Hazard Area
(VE) Overlay
LCP Amendment Liz Westmoreland District 1PA2018-075 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 10 Tennis and Pickleball Club
of Newport Beach
LCP Amendment David Lee CitywidePA2021-260 MORE INFO1602 COAST HWY The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled.
The tentative schedule changes without notice.
Tentative Agenda Report - 01/19/2025 to 04/22/2025
City of Newport Beach
Planner Contact Information
Name & Title Phone Email
[email protected] Zdeba, Planning Manager [email protected] Younger, Planning Technician [email protected] Campagnolo, Systems and Administration Manager [email protected] Kopshever, Assistant Planner [email protected] Blumenthal, Contract Planner [email protected] Lee, Senior Planner [email protected] Murillo, Deputy CDD Director [email protected] Miclat, Planning Technician [email protected] Sommers, City Traffic Engineer [email protected] Tran, Associate Planner [email protected] Arregui, Assistant Planner [email protected] Perez, Planner, Senior [email protected] Benalcazar, Planning Technician [email protected] Rodriguez, Planning Technician [email protected] Wooding, Real Property Administrator [email protected] Westmoreland, Senior Planner [email protected] Whelan, Assistant Planner [email protected] Orozco, Assistant Planner [email protected] Ung, Principal Planner (PT) [email protected] Jurjis, Assistant ACM/CDD Director [email protected] Thai, Deputy CDD Director & Building Official The tentative schedule is a tool to assist the preparation of future agendas. It does not provide a complete description of projects and it does not list all projects currently under review that could be scheduled.
The tentative schedule changes without notice.