Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

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Draft Minutes of April 16, 2026

Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian CareMar Medical Building Addition Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0177) Site Location: 1 Hoag Drive

A request for an amendment to the CDP filed as PA2024-0188 to allow the construction of an 8,828-square-foot, two-story, addition to the approved 28,158-square-foot CareMar Medical building, resulting in a total building area of 36,986 square feet to support an additional 10 beds for the short stay residential care program and two additional outpatient therapy group classrooms located at the Lower Campus of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Hoag Hospital) (Project). No deviations from the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) or Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Planned Community (PC38) are requested.

Burgess Residence Modification Permit and Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0246) Site Location: 1512 West Ocean Front

A request for a coastal development permit (CDP) to allow renovations to an existing two-story, nonconforming triplex. The project includes a 620-square-foot second floor addition, a new 407-square-foot third floor, and the reclassification of an existing unit into an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), resulting in a three-story, 3,031-square-foot duplex with a 449-square-foot internal ADU. The existing nonconforming, 535-square-foot three-car garage will be demolished to construct a new 572-square-foot attached two-car garage and a two-car, tandem, carport. A modification permit is requested to allow a reduced carport parking space width of 8 feet, 4 inches, whereas the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) requires 9 feet, 3 inches be provided (Project).

Humphries Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2026-0012) Site Location: 6804 West Ocean Front

A request for a coastal development permit to allow the demolition of an existing singleunit residence and the construction of a new, three-story, 2,994-square-foot, single-unit residence including an attached 429-square-foot attached two-car garage. The proposed development also includes additional appurtenances such as walls, fences, hardscape, drainage devices, and landscaping. The project complies with all development standards and no deviations from the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) are requested.

Haupert Residence Coastal Development Permit (PA2026-0011) Site Location: 1560 East Ocean Front

A coastal development permit (CDP) to allow for the demolition of an existing single-unit dwelling and for the construction of an approximately three-story, 3,700-square-foot single-unit residence, with a 585-square-foot two-car garage. The project includes landscape, hardscape, and subsurface drainage facilities all within the confines of private property. The project complies with all development standards and no deviations from the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) are requested.

1209 West Balboa Boulevard Condominiums Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0238) Site Location: 1209 West Balboa Boulevard

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 3,690-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 470-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 complies with all development standards and no deviations from the Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) are requested (Project).

MarcWest Boat Operations Limited Term Permit (More Than 90 Days) and Coastal Development Permit (PA2025-0239) Site Location: 504 South Bay Front

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 property. Each boat accommodates up to 10 passengers. Boats will be available to rent from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., daily. The property is considered legal nonconforming due to limited parking available on-site, and guests will be directed to park off-site. If approved, a Marine Activity Permit is required from the City's Harbor Department. A public hearing was held by the Zoning Administrator on April 16, 2026. At the close of the public hearing, the Zoning Administrator continued the item to April 30, 2026, requesting the Applicant provide additional information related to total anticipated parking demand and enhanced parking management strategies, management of trash generated by the project, and a more thorough description of existing uses at the property.

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