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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
July 8, 2025
Agenda Item No. 15
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
ITEM NO. 1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS
SUMMARY: Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary to serve for one year.
The Planning Commission unanimously voted to continue the election of officers to the meeting of July 17, 2025.
CONSENT ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 MINUTES OF JUNE 19, 2025
SUMMARY: Draft minutes from the June 19, 2025, meeting of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission approved the minutes, with edits, by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Harris, Langford, Rosene and Salene
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Gazzano
ACTION: Approved as amended
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 3 FORD ROAD TOWNHOMES (PA2025-0049)
Site Location: The unaddressed property abutting 1650 Ford Road (APN 458-361-10) identified as Site ID No. 141 in the Housing Element Sites Inventory and 1650 Ford Road (APN 458-
361-02)
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, [email protected]
PHONE: 949-644-3209
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for July 3, 2025 Planning Commission Agenda Report for July 3, 2025
July 8, 2025
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SUMMARY: A request to authorize the development of a for-sale residential townhome community with 27 units on an undeveloped and unaddressed property near the southeast corner of the MacArthur Boulevard and Bonita Canyon Drive intersection, northeast of the parking lot for the Bonita Canyon Sports Park and west of the AT&T facility. The proposed development includes a mix of two-, three, and four-bedroom units ranging from 1,916 to 2,989 square feet, each with an attached two-car garage. Units would be distributed within four detached, four-story buildings with a maximum structure height of 47 feet and 11 inches, above the established grade. The development will provide 13 visitor parking spaces and a variety of private resident-serving amenities.
Offsite improvements include the installation of a gate restricting access to the neighboring AT&T property and the relocation of an existing wireless telecommunications monopole onto the neighboring AT&T property. Lastly, the project includes subdividing the project site and reconfiguring the lot line between the project site and the AT&T property. The following approvals are required:
• Major Site Development Review: Required for any project proposing five or more residential units with a tract map. The Major Site Development Review additionally allows for an increase in maximum structure height pursuant to Section 20.30.060 (Height Limits and Exceptions) of the Newp ort Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) and deviations from specific multi-unit objective design standards pursuant to Section 20.48.185 (Multi-Unit Objective Design Standards) of the NBMC.
• Vesting Tentative Tract Map : Requested to adjust the easterly property line between the project site and the AT&T property, to create individual parcels for conveyance purposes, and to allow for an airspace subdivision of the individual residential units for individual sale (i.e., for condominium purposes).
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and approved the project with amendments by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Gazzano, Langford, Reed, Rosene, and Salene NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
RECUSED: None
ACTION: Approved as amended
Tentative Agenda Report - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address July 02, 2025 - GPAC Meeting
July 03, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 Ford Road Townhomes Public Hearing Jerry Arregui District 5PA2025-0049 MORE INFO1650 FORD RD July 08, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 General Plan Update Consent - GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update Benjamin Zdeba CitywidePA2022-080 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 2 Professional Services
Agreements
Consent - Building Related Services Tonee Thai District 5PA2024-0225 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT July 10, 2025 - Coastal Commission Hearing
1 Special Flood Hazard Area
(VE) Overlay
LCP Amendment Liz Westmoreland District 1PA2018-075 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 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 - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address July 10, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
1 122 Holdings LLC
Residential Condominiums
Public Hearing Cameron Younger District 1PA2025-0094 MORE INFO122 29TH ST 2 510 35th Street Residential
Condominiums
Public Hearing Cameron Younger District 1PA2025-0095 MORE INFO510 35TH ST 3 SKINIC Minor Use Permit Public Hearing Oscar Orozco District 6PA2024-0239 MORE INFO3838 COAST HWY E 4 Uptown
Newport-TowerJazz Parcel
Map
Public Hearing Rosalinh Ung District 3PA2025-0110 MORE INFO4321 JAMBOREE RD July 17, 2025 - ALUC Meeting
1 Snug Harbor Surf Park Consistency Determination Joselyn Perez District 3PA2024-0069 MORE INFO3100 IRVINE AVE July 17, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 Accessory Dwelling Unit
Municipal Code Update
Public Hearing Oscar Orozco District 5PA2025-0093 MORE INFO100 CIVIC CENTER DR 2 Coyote Canyon
Landfill-Gas-to-Energy
Facility
Public Hearing to approve CUP and
Adopt IS/MND
Joselyn Perez District 7PA2022-063 MORE INFO20662 NEWPORT COAST DR 3 Tracy Residence Variance Public Hearing 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 - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address July 22, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 CDBG Public Hearing CDBG Action Plan Lauren Wooding District 5RP2024-00071 CITYWIDE PROJECT 2 Commercial Parking
Requirements
Consent - Title 21 Ordinance w/o
Suggested Mods
Benjamin Zdeba CitywidePA2021-104 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 3 Grand Jury Responses-
Short Term Rentals
Consent Jaime Murillo District 5PA2025-0107 MORE INFO100 CIVIC CENTER DR 4 Lease Amendment for San
Pedro Bait Barge
Consent Lauren Wooding District 5RP2025-00031 CITYWIDE PROJECT 5 Municipal Code Clean Up Public Hearing - Title 21 Ordinance w/ Suggested Mods
Jaime MurilloPA2022-0219 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT
6 Short-Term Lodging
Amendment
Public Hearing - Title 21 Ordinance w/
Suggested Mods
Jaime MurilloPA2023-0116 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT
7 Tennis and Pickleball Club
of Newport Beach
Public Hearing - Title 21 Ordinance w/
Suggested Mods
David Lee CitywidePA2021-260 MORE INFO1602 COAST HWY
July 24, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
1 Lobel Residence CDP Public Hearing Daniel Kopshever District 1PA2024-0103 MORE INFO1212 OCEAN FRONT W 2 Russell Residence Lot
Line Adjustment
Public Hearing Daniel Kopshever District 6PA2025-0036 MORE INFO3200 BREAKERS DR 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 - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address August 07, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 Zenk Residence CDP &
Variance
Public Hearing Jerry Arregui District 6PA2024-0057 MORE INFO2830 BAYVIEW DR August 14, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
1 Doan Condominiums Public Hearing Daniel Kopshever District 6PA2025-0100 MORE INFO605 CARNATION AVE August 21, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 Snug Harbor Surf Park Joselyn Perez District 3PA2024-0069 MORE INFO3100 IRVINE AVE August 26, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 Accessory Dwelling Unit
Municipal Code Update
Public Hearing Oscar Orozco District 5PA2025-0093 MORE INFO100 CIVIC CENTER DR 2 Municipal Code Clean Up Consent - Second Reading of Ordinance (Title 21)
Jaime MurilloPA2022-0219 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT
3 Short-Term Lodging
Amendment
Consent - Second Reading of Ordinance
(Title 21)
Jaime MurilloPA2023-0116 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT
4 Tennis and Pickleball Club
of Newport Beach
Consent - Second Reading of Ordinance
(Title 21)
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 - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address August 28, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
September 09, 2025 - City Council Meeting
September 11, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
September 18, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
September 23, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 Accessory Dwelling Unit
Municipal Code Update
Consent - Second Reading of Ordinance Oscar Orozco District 5PA2025-0093 MORE INFO100 CIVIC CENTER DR September 25, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
Director or ZA Level Actions
1 Staff Approval for Fire
Station No.1 & Library
Administrative Action. Staff Approval in
substantial conformance. Revised
landscape plans
Laura Rodriguez District 1PA2025-0130 MORE INFO100 BALBOA BLVD E, LIB 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 - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address Hearing Date to be Determined
1 MacArthur Court
Apartments
Public Hearing Jenny Tran District 3PA2025-0090 MORE INFO4665 MACARTHUR CT 2 Parkhouse Residences
Fee Credit
Administrative Action. Director Approval Rosalinh Ung District 3PA2024-0229 MORE INFO4251 UPTOWN NEWPORT DR 3 Saunders Self Storage Liz Westmoreland District 3PA2023-0145 MORE INFO3848 CAMPUS DR 4 Snow Residence
Condominiums
TPM/CDP/Conversion
Jerry Arregui District 1PA2023-0147 MORE INFO400 40TH ST 5 Uptown Newport DA 3
Amendment - Jazz
Extension
Public Hearing- 1st Reading Rosalinh Ung District 3PA2025-0010 MORE INFO4321 JAMBOREE RD Pending Coastal Commission
1 City Library/Fire Station 1
CDP
Laura Rodriguez District 1PA2024-0140 MORE INFO100 BALBOA BLVD E, LIB 2 Coastal Act 30613 CDP
Jurisdiction Change
City Project Jaime Murillo CitywidePA2022-111 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 3 Housing Element
Implementation Program
Amendments
LCP Amendment Benjamin Zdeba District 5PA2022-0245 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 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 - 06/29/2025 to 10/02/2025
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, Assistant Planner [email protected] Wooding, Real Property Administrator [email protected] Westmoreland, Principle Planner [email protected] Whelan, Assistant Planner [email protected] Orozco, Associate 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.