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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
CITY OF
July 22, 2025
Agenda Item No. 21
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 elected:
• Commissioner Tristan Harris as Chair;
• Commissioner David Salene as Vice Chair; and
• Commissioner Jonathan Langford as Secretary.
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 TRACY RESIDENCE VARIANCE (PA2023-0200)
Site Location: 1020 White Sails Way
SUMMARY: A request for a variance to allow an addition to an existing single -unit dwelling to encroach into the required 50-foot front setback. Specifically, the applicant requests to construct a new attached three-car garage that will encroach 29 feet into the front setback with a roof overhang that encroaches 31 feet into the front setback and a new bedroom addition that will encroach 13 feet into the front setback. The project also includes a new basement level vestibule, machine room, and elevator attached to the three-car garage that does not encroach into the front setback. The proposed garage would replace the existing two-car garage and would be located below the existing grade. The existing two-car garage would be converted into living space. The project also includes the removal of several existing unpermitted structures including a detached storage room, walls, fences, stairs, and other accessory structures that were constructed without the benefit of a building permit. No other deviations to the development standards are proposed.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and approved the variance for the project by the following vote:
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 17, 2025 Planning Commission Agenda Report for July 17, 2025
July 22, 2025
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AYES: Harris, Langford, Reed, and Salene
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ellmore, Gazzano, and Rosene
RECUSED: None
ACTION: Approved
ITEM NO. 3 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE (PA2025-0093) Site Location: Citywide
SUMMARY: Amendments to Title 20 (Zoning Code) and Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) updating regulations pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU) to conform with revisions to Government Code Sections 66310 through 66342 that went into effect on March 27, 2024, and January 1, 2025.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and recommended adoption of the amendments to the City Council by the following vote:
AYES: Harris, Langford, Reed, and Salene
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ellmore, Gazzano, and Rosene
RECUSED: None
ACTION: Adopted resolution as recommended
ITEM NO. 3 COYOTE CANYON LANDFILL-GAS-TO-ENERGY (PA2022-063) Site Location: 20662 Newport Coast Drive
SUMMARY: A request for a conditional use permit to allow the construction and operation of a new renewable natural gas processing plant and pipeline interconnection facility. The facility would convert landfill gas from the closed Coyote Canyon Landfill into a pipeline-quality natural gas equivalent, which would be transferred into SoCal Gas infrastructure through an existing onsite tie-in point. Additional project components include a new control room building, new internal access routes, utility upgrades including installation of an additional fire hydrant, a water tank, a septic tank, a storm drain for off -site disposal of stormwater, and new underground power and telecommunication lines. The facility would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with one scheduled annual shutdown for maintenance. Existing onsite telecom facilities approved under PA2016-091 (SCH No. 2016081012) would remain in place and be unaffected by this application.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and recommended approval of the project by the following vote:
AYES: Harris, Langford, Reed, and Salene
NOES: None
ABSENT: Ellmore, Gazzano, and Rosene
RECUSED: None
ACTION: Approved
Tentative Agenda Report - 07/13/2025 to 10/16/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address July 17, 2025 - ALUC Meeting
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.
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Tentative Agenda Report - 07/13/2025 to 10/16/2025
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
Benjamin ZdebaPA2022-0219
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
8 Uptown Newport DA 3
Amendment - Jazz
Extension
Public Hearing- 1st Reading Rosalinh Ung District 3PA2025-0010 MORE INFO4321 JAMBOREE RD
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.
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Tentative Agenda Report - 07/13/2025 to 10/16/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address July 24, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
1 Kickstand LLC Temporary
Trailer LTP and CDP
Public Hearing Melinda Whelan District 1PA2025-0074 MORE INFO2001 BALBOA BLVD W 2 Lobel Residence CDP Public Hearing Daniel Kopshever District 1PA2024-0103 MORE INFO1212 OCEAN FRONT W 3 Russell Residence Lot
Line Adjustment
Public Hearing Daniel Kopshever District 6PA2025-0036 MORE INFO3200 BREAKERS DR 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 Dildine Residence CDP Public Hearing Cameron Younger District 1PA2025-0023 MORE INFO320 BALBOA BLVD E 2 Doan Condominiums Public Hearing Daniel Kopshever District 6PA2025-0100 MORE INFO605 CARNATION AVE 3 Garcia Residence CDP Melinda Whelan District 1PA2023-0218 MORE INFO6601 SEASHORE DR August 21, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 Snug Harbor Surf Park Joselyn Perez District 3PA2024-0069 MORE INFO3100 IRVINE AVE 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.
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Tentative Agenda Report - 07/13/2025 to 10/16/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address 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)
Benjamin ZdebaPA2022-0219 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
August 28, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
September 09, 2025 - City Council Meeting
September 11, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
September 18, 2025 - Planning Commission 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.
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Tentative Agenda Report - 07/13/2025 to 10/16/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address 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
October 09, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
October 14, 2025 - City Council Meeting
October 16, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
Director or ZA Level Actions
1 Gray Residence Staff
Approval
Administrative Action. Jenny Tran District 3PA2025-0080 MORE INFO415 NORTH STAR LN
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.
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Tentative Agenda Report - 07/13/2025 to 10/16/2025
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 Snug Harbor Surf Park Consistency Determination Joselyn Perez District 3PA2024-0069 MORE INFO3100 IRVINE AVE Pending Coastal Commission
1 Coastal Act 30613 CDP
Jurisdiction Change
City Project Jaime Murillo CitywidePA2022-111
MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT
2 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.
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Tentative Agenda Report - 07/13/2025 to 10/16/2025
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.
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