City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the Fairway 3 development agreement for the Newport Beach Country Club property. Discussions centered on the proposed residential density under the housing overlay, the negotiation of public benefit fees, and the project's consistency with the housing element and environmental impact reports. The commission also addressed public concerns regarding the project's legal description and the scope of the development agreement, ultimately moving to recommend approval of the proposal.
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The Planning Commission discussed several items, including a development agreement for the Fairway Three residential project, which would allow for up to 78 residential units and requires payment of public benefit fees. The Commission also reviewed a zoning amendment request for setback changes at 1641, 1647, and 1653 Reef View Circle, and discussed the surrender of a limited term permit and coastal development permit for the Five Crown temporary patio. Additionally, the Commission held a study session regarding the Corona Del Mar Commercial Corridor Study and discussed the status of various residential projects and the Airport Area Specific Plan.
Apr 2, 2026·Board meeting
City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Planning Commission Meeting
The Planning Commission discussed two primary agenda items. The first item involved a conditional use permit and coastal development permit for a restaurant to authorize a parking waiver and reclassification from a takeout service to a full-service restaurant. The Commission approved this project with minor changes to the conditions of approval. The second item involved a major site development review, a vesting tentative track map for a 100-unit residential townhome project, and a statutory exemption from environmental review. The project includes plans for site development, landscape buffers, and infrastructure upgrades, including a storm drain expansion.
