20-1
NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
CITY OF
September 9, 2025
Agenda Item No. 20
CONSENT ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF AUGUST 21, 2025
SUMMARY: Draft minutes from August 21, 2025, meeting of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission approved the minutes, with edits, by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Gazzano, Langford, Reed, and Salene
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: Harris and Rosene
ACTION: Approved as amended
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 SNUG HARBOR SURF PARK (PA2024-0069)
Site Location: 3100 Irvine Avenue
SUMMARY: A request to redevelop the central 15.38-acre parcel of the privately owned Newport Beach Golf Course. The existing driving range and putting green, pro- shop, restaurant and bar, and three holes of golf would be removed and replaced with a new surf- focused outdoor commercial recreation use (i.e., a surf park). The site would be improved with approximately five acres of surfing lagoons surrounded by viewing platforms, seating, pools, a spa, restrooms, landscaping, and 351 surface parking spaces. The proposed hours for the surf park are from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily. The project includes the construction of a new three-story amenity clubhouse which would provide a reception and lobby area, surf academy, fitness facility, yoga center, administrative offices, locker rooms, retail space, a restaurant, viewing suites, and a coffee and snack bar. The basement level would provide space for golf cart storage, surfboard storage, facility storage, mechanical equipment, and staff area. The project also inc ludes a two- story athlete accommodation building with 20 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, Acting Community Development Director, [email protected]
PHONE: 949-644-3209
TITLE: Planning Commission Agenda Report for September 4, 2025 Planning Commission Agenda Report for September 4, 2025 September 9, 2025
20-2
rooms. In total, the project would provide approximately 79,533 square feet of building area, however 19,761 square feet is excluded from the total development limit of the site as incidental building area consistent with Table LU1 (Land Use Plan Categories) of the General Plan for properties categorized as Parks and Recreation. As golf operations are proposed to continue, existing access would be maintained to the golf course holes identified as the front six and the back nine. To implement the project, the Planning Commission will consider making a recommendation to the City Council regarding the following:
• General Plan Amendment: To increase the development limit from 20,000 square feet to 59,772 square feet for Anomaly Number 58, as identified in Table LU2 of the General Plan Land Use Element.
• Major Site Development Review: To construct a nonresidential building larger than 20,000 square feet.
• Conditional Use Permit: To allow the operation of an outdoor commercial recreation use, to authorize alcohol sales within the amenity clubhouse and throughout the grounds of the surfing lagoon, to establish the appropriat e
par
king rate, and to allow the construction of buildings taller than 18 feet. • Modification Permit: To allow for the construction of retaining walls taller than 8 f
eet.
T
he Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and adopted the Resolution recommending approval to City Council of the General Plan Amendment, Major Site Development Review, Conditional Use Permit, and Modification Permit for the project with amendments by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Gazzano, Harris, Reed, Rosene, and Salene NOES: None
ABSENT: None
RECUSED: Langford
ACT
ION: Approved as amended
Tentative Agenda Report - 08/31/2025 to 12/03/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address September 04, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 Snug Harbor Surf Park Public Hearing Joselyn Perez District 3PA2024-0069 MORE INFO3100 IRVINE AVE September 04, 2025 - Water Quality/Coastal Tidelands Committee Meeting (GP Update) September 09, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 2025 Building and Fire
Code Adoption
First Reading Tonee Thai District 5PA2025-0142 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 2 Accessory Dwelling Unit
Municipal Code Update
Consent - Second Reading of Ordinance Oscar Orozco District 5PA2025-0093 MORE INFO100 CIVIC CENTER DR 3 General Plan Update Consent - GPUSC Bi-Monthly Update Benjamin Zdeba CitywidePA2022-080 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 4 License Agreement with
Sprouts of Promise
Foundation for Certified Farmers’ Market
at McFadden Square - Consent
Lauren Wooding District 1RP2025-00061 NEWPORT PIER
5 License Agreement with
University of California
for use of Newport Pier - Consent Lauren Wooding District 1RP2024-0011 1 NEWPORT PIER
6 Snug Harbor Surf Park Intent to Override Orange County Airport Land Use Commission's Finding of
Inconsistency
Joselyn Perez District 3PA2024-0069 MORE INFO3100 IRVINE AVE September 11, 2025 - City Arts Commission Meeting (GP Update) 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.
20-3
Tentative Agenda Report - 08/31/2025 to 12/03/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address September 11, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
1 Pacific View Memorial
Park D.A. Review
Public Hearing Laura Rodriguez District 7PA2025-0096 MORE INFO3500 PACIFIC VIEW DR 2 Rodriquez Residence CDP Public Hearing Oscar Orozco District 5PA2025-0071 MORE INFO427 HARBOR ISLAND DR 3 Sundays Coffee and Co.
Minor Use Permit
Public Hearing Daniel Kopshever District 1PA2025-0115
MORE INFO408 31ST ST
September 18, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 Residences at 1580
Monrovia Ave
PUBLIC HEARING (TENTATIVE) Joselyn Perez District 2PA2025-0062 MORE INFO1580 MONROVIA AVE
2 Sol Cocina CUP and CDP Public Hearing Jenny Tran District 5PA2023-0144 MORE INFO251 COAST HWY E 3 Staff Approval for Fire
Station No.1 & Library
Public Hearing 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.
20-4
Tentative Agenda Report - 08/31/2025 to 12/03/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address September 23, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 2025 Building and Fire
Code Adoption
Second Reading Tonee Thai District 5PA2025-0142 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT 2 CDBG CAPER for FY23-24 Public Hearing Lauren Wooding District 5RP2024-00071 CITYWIDE PROJECT 3 License Agreement Corona
del Mar Farmers' Market
License Agreement - New Business Lauren Wooding District 5RP2025-00011 CITYWIDE PROJECT 4 On-Call Professional
Environmental Services
RFQ
Consent - PSAs for On-Call Consultants Benjamin Zdeba District 5PA2025-0168 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT
5 Relocation Plan for 301 E
Balboa Blvd
Public Hearing Lauren Wooding District 1RP2025-0007
301 BALBOA BLVD E, 1
6 Special Flood Hazard Area
(VE) Overlay
Public Hearing - Title 21 Ordinance w/
Suggested Mods
Liz Westmoreland District 1PA2018-075
MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT
September 25, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
1 43rd Street TPM and CDP
Combo
Public Hearing Laura Rodriguez District 1PA2024-0189 MORE INFO207 43RD ST 2 Chaupain Bakery Type 41
ABC License
Public Hearing Jerry Arregui District 7PA2025-0073 MORE INFO2622 SAN MIGUEL DR 3 Cue Zone MUP Public Hearing Cameron Younger District 3PA2025-0134 MORE INFO4229 BIRCH ST 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.
20-5
Tentative Agenda Report - 08/31/2025 to 12/03/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address October 09, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
1 General Plan Update Study Session - Introducing Draft Land Use Element and Safety Element
Benjamin Zdeba CitywidePA2022-080 MORE INFO1 CITYWIDE PROJECT October 14, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 Coyote Canyon
Landfill-Gas-to-Energy
Facility
Appeal of the Planning Commissions
approval of a CUP and adoption of an
IS/MND
Joselyn Perez District 7PA2022-063
MORE INFO20662 NEWPORT COAST DR
October 16, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
October 23, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
October 28, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 Snug Harbor Surf Park Tentative Public Hearing Date Joselyn Perez District 3PA2024-0069 MORE INFO3100 IRVINE AVE
October 30, 2025 - Zoning Administrator 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.
20-6
Tentative Agenda Report - 08/31/2025 to 12/03/2025
City of Newport Beach
Project title Plan # Staff Assigned Status DistrictActivity Address November 04, 2025 - City Council Meeting
1 CDM Commercial Corridor
Study
Tentative - City Council Study Session Liz Westmoreland District 6PA2024-0002 MORE INFO2201 COAST HWY E November 06, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
November 13, 2025 - Zoning Administrator Meeting
November 18, 2025 - City Council Meeting
November 20, 2025 - Planning Commission Meeting
November 26, 2025 - Zoning Administrator 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.
20-7
Tentative Agenda Report - 08/31/2025 to 12/03/2025
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
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.
20-8
Tentative Agenda Report - 08/31/2025 to 12/03/2025
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.
20-9