Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
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- Government Body
- Planning Commission
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- Planning Commission
- Location
- Newport Beach, CA
- Meeting Date
- April 16, 2026
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Thursday, April 16, 2026
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Recommended Action 1. Approve and File
Sage Hill School Comprehensive Sign Program and Modification Permit (PA2026-0034)
Site Location: 20402 Newport Coast Drive Project Summary A request for a comprehensive sign program (CSP) to establish design parameters for all signage at Sage Hill School that are visible from the public right of way. Also included is a request for a modification permit to authorize increased sign area for four sign types, as they exceed the maximum sign area allowed by Chapter 20.42 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) by more than 30%. If approved, the project will supersede all previous approvals related to signage. The CSP requests the following deviations: a. Sign Type A and B - Placement of wall signs outside of the middle 50% of building frontages, where the NBMC requires wall signs to be located within the middle 50% of the building frontage; b. Sign Type D - Retention of two existing monument signs originally approved by the County of Orange (County), which are located at the intersection of Newport Coast Drive and the school's entrance road, where the NBMC allows for one freestanding sign; c. Sign Type D - Retention of two existing 40-feet-wide monument signs where the Zoning Code allows a maximum width of 9 feet and; d. Sign Type D - Retention of one existing monument sign without an address plate identifying the subject property, where the NBMC requires all monuments signs to have an address plate. The Modification Permit proposes the following: a. Sign Type A - Installation of a 375-square-foot, internally illuminated, wall sign located on the primary frontage of the middle school gymnasium building, where the NBMC allows a maximum of 50 square feet; b. Sign Type B - Installation of a 36-square-foot, internally illuminated, wall sign located on the secondary frontage of the middle school gymnasium building, where the NBMC allows only 50% of the primary frontage allowance, in this case a maximum of 25 square feet; c. Sign Type C - Installation of a 196-square-foot, internally illuminated, wall sign located on the rear of the baseball field scoreboard, where the NBMC allows a maximum of 50 square feet and; d. Sign Type D - Retention of two existing 240-square-foot monument signs, originally approved by the County, where the NBMC allows for a maximum of 75 square feet; Recommended Action 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15311 under Class 11 (Accessory Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and 3. Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Comprehensive Sign Program and Modification Permit filed as PA2026-0034 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
1213 Balboa Boulevard Coastal Development Permit and Tentative Parcel Map (PA2025-0232)
Site Location: 1213 West Balboa Boulevard Project Summary The applicant requests a coastal development permit (CDP) and accompanying tentative parcel map (TPM) for two-unit condominium purposes. Currently, there is a two-story, three-unit residence that will be demolished, and a 3,569-square-foot, two-unit residence (Units A and B), a 245-square-foot internal accessory dwelling unit (ADU) located on the lower level, and an attached 516-square-foot two-car garage is proposed to be constructed. The TPM is requested to allow Units A and B to be sold individually while the ADU is not permitted to be sold individually. The project complies with all development standards and no deviations from the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) are requested (Project). Recommended Action 1. Conduct a public hearing; 2. Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15315 under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) 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. PA2025-0232 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
MarcWest Boat Operations Limited Term Permit (More Than 90 Days) and Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0239)
Site Location: 504 South Bay Front Project Summary A request for a limited term permit (more than 90 days) (LTP) and coastal development permit (CDP) to authorize a boat rental operation for up to a one-year term. The applicant will offer two electric tri-toon boats for rental excursions on Newport Harbor. When not in use, each electric tri-toon will be docked at existing commercial slips in front of the subject property. Each boat accommodates up to 12 passengers. The proposed hours of operations are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. The subject property is considered legal nonconforming due to limited parking available onsite. Therefore, guests will be directed to park offsite. If the LTP and the CDP are approved, then a Marine Activity Permit is required from the City's Harbor Department. 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), and 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 Coastal Development Permit and Limited Term Permit filed as PA2025-0239 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
Newman Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0229)
Site Location: 2609 Cove Street Project Summary A request for a coastal development permit (CDP) to demolish an existing single-unit dwelling and construct a new, three-story, 2,695-square-foot single-unit dwelling with an attached 481-square-foot two-car garage. Also included in the request is the installation of hardscape, drainage, and site walls. No improvements are proposed to the private deck area at the front of the residence. The permit jurisdiction for the property is bisected and the existing deck area, bulkhead, and a portion of the site walls fall within the permit jurisdiction of the California Coastal Commission (CCC). While no improvements are proposed within this area, future improvements shall require a separate Approval In Concept (AIC) from the City and separate authorization from the CCC. 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 files as PA2025-0229 (Attachment No. ZA 1).