ON THE AGENDA 1901 Newport Planning...

ON THE AGENDA

1901 Newport

Planning commissioners will collect public input tonight about

probable plans for 1901 Newport -- the striking Spanish-style

building in the heart of downtown -- including the effects of putting

homes on the property.

A mandatory report that gauges the effects of proposed

developments on the neighborhood and environment -- formally known as

the Draft Environmental Impact Report -- is now available for public

review at City Hall and Costa Mesa libraries.

The Planning Commission invited resident’s comments, as part of

the required 45-day review period. That period ends on Jan. 10,

according to a staff report. Planners say they expect the official

public hearings on the actual project to begin in February.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Expect some comments about the proposed multi-unit housing that

has been suggested for the northwest portion of the building formerly

known as Pacific Savings Plaza.

OUTDOOR CAR STORAGE

The owners of a Westside car wash and gas station are asking the

Planning Commission to give them more time for a previous application

to allow them to sell cars on site.

The property is owned by Beacon Bay Enterprises at is at 2059

Harbor Blvd. Plans call to use an outdoor lot on the rear of the

property, near the Charle Street end, to store vehicles to be sold.

The owners are asking for a year extension for the previous permit.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Commissioners are expected to approve the extension.

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

Newport Harbor Animal Hospital is looking to expand and will ask

planning commissioners tonight for an exception to usual parking

requirements.

Ken Millian, the hospital owner, wants to build a

6,000-square-foot addition without all the required parking spaces

designated by city code. Millian has proposed 39 parking spaces and

the city requires 46, according to a staff report. The hospital also

asked to use the maximum number of compact spaces allowed.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Commissioners are expected to approve the request.

-- Compiled by Lolita Harper