Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
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- Government Body
- Planning Commission
- Meeting Type
- Planning Commission
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA
- Meeting Date
- March 26, 2026
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
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Recommended Action 1. Approve and File
Annual Review of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Development Agreement (PA2025-0046)
Site Location: 1 Hoag Drive Project Summary An annual review of Development Agreement No. 5 for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, pursuant to Section 15.45.080 (Periodic Review) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and Section 65865.1 of the California Government Code. Recommended Action 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15321, Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and 3. Find that the applicant has demonstrated good faith compliance with the terms of Development Agreement No. 5. 4. Receive and file the Annual Report of Development Agreement for Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Attachment No. ZA 2).
Camp James Limited Term Permit (More than 90 Days) and Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0224)
Site Location: 1131 Back Bay Drive Project Summary A request for a limited term permit (LTP) and coastal development permit (CDP) to allow the operation of an outdoor summer camp for children (Camp James), on a portion of the Newport Dunes property, for more than 90 days. The camp will operate on weekdays, from June 8, 2026, through August 14, 2026, and again from June 7, 2026, through August 13, 2027. The camp will operate between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and will offer recreational programming including drama, dance, martial arts, sports, swimming, boating, and nature education to approximately 400 children per week. Camp James will use a combination of temporary facilities and facilities that are already onsite. All temporary items specific to the camp will be removed at the conclusion of this permit and no permanent improvements to the property are proposed. Recommended Action 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15304 under Class 4 (Minor Alterations to Land) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and 3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Limited Term Permit and Coastal Development Permit filed as PA2025-0224 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
Meadows Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0200)
Site Location: 2412 Mesa Drive Project Summary A request for a coastal development permit (CDP) to allow the demolition of an existing single-unit dwelling with detached garages, and the construction of a new, two-story, 8,382-square-foot single-unit dwelling with a 612-square-foot attached garage, a 1,342 square-foot detached garage and a detached 72-square-foot pool bathroom. The request also includes additional appurtenances such as walls, fences, patios, hardscape, drainage devices and landscaping. The proposed project complies with all applicable development standards, including height, setbacks and parking. All improvements authorized by this CDP will be located on private property. Recommended Action 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and 3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal Development filed as PA2025-0200 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
Emami Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0173)
Site Location: 355 Via Lido Soud Project Summary A request for a coastal development permit (CDP) to allow the demolition of an existing single-unit dwelling and the construction of a new 3,942-square-foot, two-story, single-unit dwelling with an attached 697-square-foot two-car garage, for a total floor area of 4,639 square feet. The project includes landscape, hardscape, drainage and accessory structures. The project complies with all development standards and no deviations are requested. All improvements authorized by this CDP will be located on private property (Project). Recommended Action 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 under Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and 3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal Development Permit No. filed as PA2025-0173 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
Amalfi Minor Use Permit (PA2025-0210)
Site Location: 401 Newport Center Drive, Suite A104 Project Summary The Applicant seeks a minor use permit to allow a new eating and drinking establishment (restaurant) with a Type 41 (On-Sale Beer and Wine - Eating Place) Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license. The existing tenant space is located within the Atrium food court at the Fashion Island mall and was previously operated as a restaurant without alcohol sales. The request includes minor tenant improvements with no expansion of the floor plan. The hours of operation are proposed from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily. Recommended Action 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 under Class 1 (Existing Facilities) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and 3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Minor Use Permit filed as PA2025-0210 (Attachment No. ZA 1).