September 22, 2026
Agenda Item No. __
TO:
HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM:
Jaime Murillo, Community Development Director - 949-644-3209, [email protected] PREPARED BY:
Liz Westmoreland, Deputy Community Development Director, [email protected] PHONE:
949-644-3234
TITLE:
Planning Commission Agenda Report for September 17, 2026 CONSENT ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 1 MINUTES OF AUGUTS 6, 2026
SUMMARY: Draft minutes from the August 6, 2026, meeting of the Planning Commission.
The Planning Commission approved the minutes, with edits, by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Gazzano, Langford, Reed, and Rosene
NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: Salene
ACTION: Approved
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
ITEM NO. 2 FAIRWAY THREE (PA2025-0019)
Site Location: 1 Clubhouse Drive
SUMMARY: The Applicant is requesting approval of a development agreement in connection with the potential future development of Fairway Three, a residential development consisting of up to 78 residential units at the northeastern portion of the Newport Beach Country Club (NBCC). No actual project is proposed at this time. Before submitting entitlements for this project, the applicant is requesting a development agreement between the applicant and the City, pursuant to Chapter 15.45 (Development Agreements) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC), which would provide the applicant with the vested right to develop the Project for a term of five years and to provide negotiated public benefits to the City.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and unanimously recommended approval of the applicant’s request with a minor clarification to the resolution by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Gazzano, Langford, Reed, Rosene, and Salene NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
RECUSED: Langford
ACTION: Approved as Amended
ITEM NO. 3 AMENDMENT TO SETBACK MAP NO. S-11 C (PA2026-0016) Site Location: 1641, 1647 & REEF VIEW CIRCLE
SUMMARY: On behalf of the Owners, the Applicant requests an amendment to Title 20 (Planning and Zoning) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) to change front setbacks established on Setback Map No. S-11C from 34 feet to 10 feet for 1641 Reef View Circle and 39 feet to 10 feet for 1647 and 1653 Reef View Circle.
The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing, considered public input, and unanimously recommended approval of the applicant’s request by the following vote:
AYES: Ellmore, Gazzano, Langford, Reed, Rosene, and Salene NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Approved as recommended
ITEM NO. 4 SURRENDER OF LIMITED TERM PERMIT AND COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE FIVE CROWNS TEMPORARY PATIO (PA2023-0202) Site Location: 3801 East Coast Highway
SUMMARY: On April 29, 2025, the City Council denied an appeal and approved a limited term permit and coastal development permit to allow a temporary outdoor dining patio with live entertainment at Five Crowns Restaurant. However, on December 2, 2025, the Applicant voluntarily surrendered their entitlement. This purpose of this item is to confirm that the rights afforded by the prior approval are void and have not been in force and effect since it was voluntarily surrendered on December 2, 2025, and cannot be invoked in connection with any further discretionary approvals or entitled.
The Planning Commission heard comments from the public and unanimously accepted confirmation of the Applicant’s voluntary surrender of PA2023-0202.
AYES: Ellmore, Gazzano, Langford, Reed, Rosene, and Salene NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Approved as recommended
ITEM NO. 5 CORONA DEL MAR COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR STUDY (PA2024-0002) Site Location: Citywide
SUMMARY: The purpose of this study session is to introduce the Planning Commission to the CdM Study and the proposed amendments to the City of Newport Beach (City) General Plan, Local Coastal Program, and Municipal Code that serve to implement its recommendations. No action will be taken at this study session. The proposed amendments would return to the Planning Commission for a noticed public hearing, at which time it will receive public comment and provide a recommendation to the City Council, as the final decisionmaker.
The Planning Commission heard a study session presentation by staff, considered public input, and provided suggestions and comments to staff.
AYES: Ellmore, Gazzano, Langford, Reed, Rosene, and Salene NOES: None
ABSENT: Harris
ABSTAIN: None
ACTION: Presentation received and feedback provided
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