INSIDE CITY HALL Here are a few...

INSIDE

CITY HALL

Here are a few decisions the Costa Mesa Planning Commission made

this week.

FAIRVIEW PARK TRAIL

The commission considered whether there would be any problems

caused by a proposed multipurpose trail in Fairview Park. The council

approved the concept for the trail when it adopted the Fairview Park

Master Plan. The trail would be used by pedestrians, bicyclists and

school teams.

Biologists hired by the city found that the operation of the trail

would not cause any significant harm to the environment. But they

recommended that short-term construction activities be controlled so

the vernal pools in the area would be protected.

WHAT HAPPENED

The commission adopted a study and alleviation program, which is

required before the California Department of Transportation will

issue a construction permit for the project. The permit will allow

the city to get a $200,000 federal grant.

HOME ADDITION APPEAL

The commission heard a request from Victor Schubert to overturn

the zoning administrator’s denial of his plans to replace his

one-story house with a two-story house. The project was rejected

because it didn’t meet the specific criteria or the intent of the

residential design guidelines.

WHAT HAPPENED

After a lot of discussion, the commission voted to continue this

issue for a month to give Schubert enough time to work with staff to

address some of the concerns about his project, Chairman Bruce

Garlich said.

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE APPLICATION

The commission considered a request from Kristine Proctor,

representing property owner KWI at 1901 Newport Blvd., to allow

Turnip Rose -- a banquet-catering facility used for conventions,

seminars and weddings -- to serve alcoholic beverages until 1 a.m.

seven days a week within 200 feet of a residential zone. Turnip Rose

had been operating until midnight.

WHAT HAPPENED

The commission approved the application.

-- Compiled by

Deirdre Newman