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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1686 - RECOMMEND TO ADOPT GPA, LCPA AND CA_CHANGE PC TO OS-ARESOLUTION NO. 1686 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2006 -001, LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 2006 -001, AND CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2006 -001 (PA2006 -016). WHEREAS, The City Council initiated an amendment to the General Plan (GPI 2006 -001) on January 24, 2006, to change the land use designation of the site, known as Caltrans West, located at the northwest corner of the intersection of West Coast Highway and Superior Avenue, from Single Family Attached to Recreational & Environmental Open Space, and a Code Amendment repealing the existing Planned Community text and to change the zoning designation to Open Space- Active; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Newport Beach Planning Commission on February 9, 2006 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place, and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Code and State Law. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning Commission at this meeting; and WHEREAS, The Caltrans West property is located within Sub Area 2 of Statistical Area A2 (Northwest Newport) of the Land Use Element of the General Plan and is currently designated for Single Family Attached residential use and allocated a total of 160 dwelling units; and WHEREAS, The Caltrans Residual property is located within Sub Area 3 of Statistical Area A3 (Hoag Hospital Area) of the Land Use Element of the General Plan and is currently designated for Recreational and Environmental Open Space, however contains language providing for the allocation of 8 dwelling units to the Caltrans West site; and WHEREAS, The City's preferred land use for the site is park/open space active recreational use, as identified by the Land Use Element and the Recreation & Open Space Element; and WHEREAS, This site is located within the West Newport area, which is identified in the Recreation and Open Space Element of the General Plan as Service Area 1, which is illustrated to be significantly deficient in park and recreation facilities and is currently deficient by 21.6 park acres and projected to be deficient by 27.8 park acres by the year 2010; and WHEREAS, Senate Bill 124, Chapter 761 of the Statutes of 2001, directed the State Department of Transportation to transfer 15.05 acres of land to the Department of Parks and Recreation to be transferred to the City for the development of the Sunset City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. 1686 Pape 2 of 4 Ridge Park on the Caltrans West property. This General Plan Amendment, Code Amendment and rescission of the Caltrans West Planned Community Developments Regulations implements the planned use of the site as a public park. WHEREAS, The Local Coastal Program sets forth goals, objectives, and policies that govern the use of land and water in the coastal zone and addresses land use and development, public access and recreation, and coastal resources protection. Policies within the Local Coastal program encourage the City to designate lands to provide recreational facilities and view parks within the coastal zone, to provide park and recreational facilities to accommodate the needs of new residents, to expand the use of bikeways and trails systems, and to provide public trails, recreational areas and viewing areas adjacent to public coastal view corridors; and WHEREAS, The General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Single Family Attached to Recreational & Environmental Open Space will clearly set forth the City's goal for the site to be used for public recreational uses; and WHEREAS, For consistency with the proposed General Plan Amendment, a Local Coastal Plan Amendment is required to change the land use designation from Medium Density Residential (RM -B) to Open Space (OS) and a Code Amendment is required to repeal the Caltrans West Planned Community text and change the zoning designation of the site to Open Space- Active (OS -A) ; and WHEREAS, This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that the proposed action qualifies for an exemption under the general rule contained in Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The general rule applies where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment and no development is authorized by this action; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach adopt General Plan Amendment No. 2006 -001 to change the land use designation of the subject site as depicted on the land use map from Single Family Attached to Recreational & Environmental Open Space and revise language contained within the Land Use Element pertaining to the change in designation, as shown in Exhibit A. Section 2. The Planning Commission hereby further recommends that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach adopt Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 2006 -001 to change the land use designation as depicted on the land use map from Medium Density Residential (RM -B) to Open Space (OS). City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. 1686 Paqe 3 of 4 Section 3. The Planning Commission hereby further recommends that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach adopt Code Amendment No. 2006 -001 to repeal the existing Caltrans West Planned Community text and change the zoning designation of the site from Planned Community (PC) to Open Space- Active (OS -A). PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 9TH DAY OF FEBRUARY 2006. AYES: Eaton, Henn, Hawkins, McDaniel, Toerge, Tucker I ABSENT: BY: Michael rge, Chairman BY: Barry Eat , Secretary City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. 1686 Page 4 of 4 EXHIBIT "A" Proposed Land Use Element Changes 1) Sub -Area 2 of Statistical Area A2 (Northwest Newport) located on page 29 of the Newport Beach Land Use Element is hereby amended to read as follows: Caltrans West. The site consists of approximately 14.25 acres of vacant land and is located west of Superior Avenue, north of Pacific Coast Highway, and south of the Newport Crest Condominium complex. It is designated Recreational and Environmental Open Space, and is proposed to include a new neighborhood park with active sports fields and support facilities 2) Sub -Area 7 of Statistical Area A3 (Hoag Hospital Area) located on page 31 of the Newport Beach Land Use Element is hereby amended to read as follows: Cal Trans Residual Parcel. The parcels owned by the California State Department of Transportation and the City of Newport Beach on the easterly side of Superior Avenue created by the realignment of Superior Avenue are designated for Recreational and Environmental Open Space. The site is intended to be added to the existing 0.8 acre Sunset View Park in order to increase its area and add new turf areas, benches, and walkways. The addition will extend the view park to the public parking lot off Superior. All other provisions of the Land Use Element of the Newport Beach General Plan shall remain unchanged.