Notice Of Availability And Study Session - Residences At Newport Center – 150 Newport Center Drive (PA2020-020)

Press release from the City of Newport Beach:

NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY (NOA) OF DRAFT EIR:

NOA Comment Period April 29, 2021, to June 14, 2021

On Thursday, April 29, 2021, the Community Development Department released a Notice of Availability (NOA) of the Draft Environmental Impact Report (Draft EIR) for the Residences at Newport Center Project (PA2020-020). The proposed Project is located at 150 Newport Center Drive and consists of the demolition of an existing carwash and construction of 28 condominium units and common space areas over a two-level below grade parking garage. A detailed project description is available in the Notice of Availability (NOA) and Draft EIR (linked below).

The NOA includes an invitation for the public, agencies, and interested parties to provide comments on the Draft EIR. The 45-day public comment period runs from April 29, 2021 through June 14, 2021. An electronic copy of the NOA and Draft EIR are available online: www.newportbeachca.gov/ceqa or direct link here and hard copies are available to view at City Hall and the Central Library.

All comments or other responses to this notice should be submitted in writing by June 14, 2021 via mail or email to:

Liz Westmoreland, Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach, Community Development Department
100 Civic Center Drive, First Floor Bay B
Newport Beach, California 92660
lwestmoreland@newportbeachca.gov
949-644-3234

STUDY SESSION

The City will also conduct a Study Session with the Planning Commission at the City Council Chambers on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of the study session is to introduce the project and provide the Planning Commission and public with the opportunity to learn about the project and request specific information prior to the public hearing. No action on either the project or Draft EIR will be taken by the Planning Commission at the study session. Additional information including the staff report and project plans can be found on the Planning Commission webpage: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/government/departments/community-development/planning-division/planning-commission

This press release was produced by the City of Newport Beach. The views expressed here are the author’s own.