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JUNE 2015 AGENDA

City of Newport Beach
City Council Chambers
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660

  (415) 407-3211
active during meeting only

1.  CALL TO ORDER.
2.  ROLL CALL.
3.  AGENDA CHANGES.
4.  GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT.
   Public comments will be heard at 9:00 am for items not on the agenda, for no more than 30 minutes. For those unable to attend the early comment period, there may be additional comment time available later in the day. Note: Comments made during the general public comment period regarding matters pending before the Commission do not become part of the official record for those matters.
5.  CHAIR'S REPORT.

STATEWIDE

6. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1.  Director's Report.
2.  Legislative Report.
   Legislative report and possible Commission action. (CL/SC-SF)
3.  Public Hearing and Briefing on Revised Draft Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance.
   Commission staff briefing and public hearing on revised draft Sea Level Rise Policy Guidance. Public hearing to remain open with action deferred till future hearing. (SH/LE/CB/KD-SF)
4.  2016 Schedule of Meeting Dates and Locations
   For discussion and possible action. (VM-SF       Motion and Vote
5.  Refugio Oil Spill
   Briefing on Refugio oil spill in Santa Barbara County. Discussion only. (CL/AD)

SOUTH COAST DISTRICT (LOS ANGELES COUNTY)

7.  ADMINISTRATIVE CALENDAR.
   See Agenda Categories .
1. Application No. 5-15-0263 (Moore, San Pedro)
   Application of Richard and Maria Moore to construct 2-story, 1,186 sq.ft. addition to existing 1-story, 852 sq.ft. single-family home, at 910 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro, Los Angeles County. (MR-LB)
2. Application No. 5-15-0320 (Rosenmayr & Strippoli, Pacific Palisades)
   Application of Marc Rosenmayr & Arianna Strippoli to demolish 1,843 sq.ft. single-family home and construct 2-story 5,597 sq.ft. single family home with basement, garage, and swimming pool, at 15328 Friends, Pacific Palisades, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (MR-LB)
8.  CONSENT CALENDAR.    Motion and Vote
   See Agenda Categories .
1. Application No. 5-15-0004 (Romano, Santa Monica)
   Application of Ted Romano to demolish single-family home and construct 4,108 sq.ft., 4-story, 38.5-ft. high, single-family home with attached 417 sq.ft. 2-car garage and 2 additional on-site parking spaces and roof deck, at 1413 Palisades Beach Rd., Santa Monica, Los Angeles County. (SV-LB)
2. Application No. 5-15-0005 (Demontesquiou, Santa Monica)
   Application of Andre and Suzzane Demontesquiou to demolish 2-story, single-family home and construct 5,105 sq.ft., 4-story, 37-ft. high, single-family home with attached 575 sq.ft. 3-car garage and 2 additional on-site parking spaces, and roof deck, at 1405 Palisades Beach Rd., Santa Monica, Los Angeles County. (SV-LB)

SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT

9.  CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).       Motion and Vote
   See Agenda Categories .
1. Application No. 6-15-0503 (Menvielle, San Diego)
   Application of Edward and Linda Menvielle to add 800 sq.ft. to 2-story single-family home and demolish and replace attached 2-car garage on 8,081 sq.ft. lot, at 1011 W. Briarfield Dr., Pacific Beach, San Diego, San Diego County. (TH-SD)

9. 1  ENFORCEMENT REPORT
   Report by Chief of Enforcement on Statewide Enforcement Program. (LAH-SF)

 Items W9.3 and W9.5, below share a single, combined staff report   

 Motion and Vote    Motion and Vote

9. 3 Commission Consent Cease & Desist Order No. CCC-15-CD-03 (Front Runner LLC, Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles Co.) [ADDENDUM]
   Public hearing and Commission action on proposed consent administrative order directing property owner to 1) remove unpermitted development, including shipping containers and fill from; and 2) cease and desist from undertaking additional unpermitted development, including grading, placement of structures and materials, and removal of major vegetation on, vacant property located below Saddle Peak Rd., Topanga, (APN 4438-033-012), Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles County. (JDA-SF)

9. 5 Commission Consent Restoration Order No. CCC-15-RO-03 (Front Runner LLC, Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles Co.) [ADDENDUM]
   Public hearing and Commission action on proposed consent administrative order directing property owner to take restorative actions including: 1) restoring disturbed areas by undertaking removal, remedial grading, revegetation, and monitoring activities; 2) recording revised public trail easements; and 3) providing additional enhancement and protection of coastal resources in the Santa Monica Mountains; to address unpermitted development, including grading, placement of structures and materials, and removal of major vegetation, on vacant property located below Saddle Peak Rd., Topanga, (APN 4438-033-012), Santa Monica Mountains, Los Angeles County. (JDA-SF)

9. 7  Cease and Desist Order No. CCC-15-CD-04 (West Newport Oil Company, Orange Co.)
   Public hearing and Commission action on proposed administrative order directing respondent to, among other things: (1) refrain from engaging in unpermitted development, including vegetation removal and oil production activities, at properties collectively known as Banning Ranch, located adjacent to 5100 block of West Coast Hwy, in unincorporated Orange County; (2) remove certain oil production structures and materials that are present on those properties as result of unpermitted activities; and (3) take steps to address existing unpermitted development. (AJW-LB) [POSTPONED]

SAN DIEGO COAST DISTRICT

10.  DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S REPORT.
    Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission's San Diego office at (619) 767-2370.
11.  CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).      Motion and Vote
    See Agenda Categories .
12. LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAMS (LCPs).
    See Agenda Categories .
1.  City of San Diego LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-OCB-15-0006-1 (Ocean Beach Community Plan) Time Extension.
   Public hearing and action to extend the time limit for Commission action for up to one year on request by City of San Diego to adopt a comprehensive update to the certified Ocean Beach Community Plan (LUP) including redesignation of the Voltaire Street and Pt. Loma Avenue commercial districts from Neighborhood Commercial to Community Commercial and rezoning approx. 25 acres in two areas from RS-1-7 to RM-1-1. (BL-SD)    Motion and Vote
2.  City of Carlsbad LCP Amendment No. LCP-6-CII-14-0597-1 (Car Country Initiatives 2 and 4) Certification Review
   Concurrence with the Executive Director's determination that the actions adopted by the City of Carlsbad to accept the suggested modifications to the Car Country Specific Plan are legally adequate. (RC-SD)
3.  Port of San Diego Master Plan Amendment #6-PSD-MAJ-45-13 (Convention Center Expansion III) Certification Review [ADDENDUM]
   Commission action on Port of San Diego's adoption of Coastal Commission certification of Port Master Plan Amendment No. 6-PSD-MAJ-45-13. (DL-SD)     Motion and  Vote
13. NEW APPEALS.
    See Agenda Categories .
1.  Appeal No. A-6-LJS-14-0063 (BC5 Camino LLC, San Diego) [ADDENDUM]
   Appeal of Commissioners Kinsey and Shallenberger from decision of City of San Diego granting permit amendment with conditions to BC5 Camino, LLC, for 2,472 sq.ft. addition to existing 2-story over basement, 5,948 sq.ft. single-family home on 16,768 sq.ft. oceanfront lot, at 6106 Camino de la Costa, La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego County. (AL-SD)       Motion and Vote
14. COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
    See Agenda Categories. Attention: Items appearing in this section of the agenda may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed in the same manner as other Consent Calendar items (See Agenda Categories) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of three or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner Coastal Permit Applications are processed. The purpose of this procedural change is to expedite the Commission's coastal development permit process.
1.  Application No. 6-15-0223 (City of San Diego Park and Recreation Department, Children's Pool) [ADDENDUM]
   Application of City of San Diego Park and Recreation Dept. to re-authorize year-round guideline rope with 3-ft. opening for ocean access in perpetuity for protection of harbor seals at Children's Pool Beach, La Jolla, San Diego, San Diego County (BL-SD)      Motion and Vote
2.  Application No. 6-15-0580 (San Dieguito Park Joint Powers Authority (JPA), San Diego) [ADDENDUM]
   Application of JPA to construct single-story, 1,400 sq.ft. ranger and maintenance building with attached 1,082 sq.ft. garage and fenced outdoor work area on 6 acre parcel located south of Via de la Valle between San Andreas Dr. and El Camino Real in San Dieguito River Valley, San Diego, San Diego County. (TR-SD)

SOUTH CENTRAL COAST DISTRICT (LOS ANGELES COUNTY)

15.  DEPUTY DIRECTOR'S REPORT FOR LOS ANGELES COUNTY
    Report by Deputy Director on permit waivers, emergency permits, immaterial amendments & extensions, LCP matters not requiring public hearings, and on comments from the public. For specific information contact the Commission's Ventura office at (805) 585-1800.
16.  CONSENT CALENDAR (removed from Regular Calendar).
    See Agenda Categories .
17. NEW APPEALS.
    See Agenda Categories .
    

     Items W17a and W17b, below share a single, combined staff report.

1. Appeal No. A-5-VEN-15-0026 (422 Grand Boulevard LLC, Los Angeles)
   Appeal by Coastal Commission Executive Director and Robin Rudisill, Angelina Meany, David Troy Smith, et al., from decision by City of Los Angeles granting permit with conditions to 422 Grand Boulevard LLC for construction of 3-story, 35-ft. high, 4,816 sq.ft. single-family home and consolidation of 2 lots, at 418-422 Grand Blvd., Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (ZR-LB)
2. Appeal No. A-5-VEN-15-0027 (416 Grand Boulevard LLC, Los Angeles)
   Appeal by Coastal Commission Executive Director and Robin Rudisill, Angelina Meany, David Troy Smith, et al., from decision by City of Los Angeles granting permit with conditions to 416 Grand Boulevard LLC for construction of 2-story, 30-ft. high, 1,064 sq.ft. single-family home, at 416 Grand Blvd., Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (ZR-LB)
3.  Appeal No. A-5-VEN-15-0029 (Klein, Los Angeles)
   Appeal by Robin Rudisill, Gabriel Ruspini, Todd Darling, et al., from decision by City of Los Angeles granting permit with conditions to George Klein, Susan Baxter, and Kirk Baxter for partial demolition and construction of 3-level, 30-ft. high, 3,510 sq.ft. duplex at 521 Rose Ave., Venice, Los Angeles, Los Angeles County. (MA-LB)    Motion and Vote
4.  Appeal No. A-5-MNB-15-0032 (IMG LLC, Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournament, Manhattan Beach)
   Appeal by William Victor from decision of City of Manhattan Beach granting permit with conditions for 2015 Manhattan Beach Open Volleyball Tournament to be held on public beach August 13-16, 2015, south of Manhattan Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach, Los Angeles County. (CP-LB)      Motion and Vote
18. COASTAL PERMIT APPLICATIONS.
    See Agenda Categories. Attention: Items appearing in this section of the agenda may be moved to the Consent Calendar for this area by the Executive Director when, prior to taking up the Consent Calendar, staff and the applicant are in agreement on the staff recommendation. If an item is moved to the Consent Calendar it will be processed in the same manner as other Consent Calendar items (See Agenda Categories) except that if that item is subsequently removed from the Consent Calendar by a vote of three or more commissioners, the item will be acted upon at the meeting in the order in which it originally appears on this Meeting Notice and in the manner Coastal Permit Applications are processed. The purpose of this procedural change is to expedite the Commission's coastal development permit process.
1.  Application No. 5-15-0030 (Sunshine Enterprises LP, Santa Monica)
   Application of Sunshine Enterprises LP for after-the-fact approval to demolish 2 low-cost motels (totaling 87 rooms) and construct new 89,900 sq.ft., 164-room, high-cost, 45-ft. high, LEED certified hotel with 4-level, 284-space subterranean parking garage, 4,660 sq.ft. of retail and restaurant space on street level, at 1515 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, Los Angeles County. (AD-LB) [POSTPONED]

 STATEWIDE

• Arnold Land Co. v. CCC, Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A) – see item F21a
• Baltimore Land Co. v. CCC, Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A) – see item F21a
• Frank v. CCC, Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A) – see item F21a
• Capistrano Shores Property LLC v. CCC, Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A)
• Friends of Children's Pool v. City of San Diego, CCC, Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A) – see item W14a
• Horizontal Development LLC et al. v. CCC, Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A) – see item W9.7
• Markee et al. v. County of Santa Barbara et al., Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A)
• Sunshine Enterprises LP v. Lester, CCC, Govt. Code § 11126(e)(2)(A) – see item W18a

19.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES.
20.  COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS.
21.  CONSERVANCY REPORT.
22.  SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY REPORT.
23.  SANTA MONICA BAY RESTORATION REPORT.
24.  DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL'S REPORT.