HomeMy WebLinkAbout1492 - RECOMMEND APPROVAL AMEND DISTRICTING MAP NO. 18_3000 AND 3002 BREAKERS DRIVERESOLUTION NO. 1492
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING
TO THE CITY COUCIL AN AMENDMENT TO DISTRICTING
MAP NO. 18, SO AS TO ESTABLISH A 5 FOOT FRONT
YARD SETBACK FOR TWO PROPERTIES LOCATED
AT 3000 AND 3002 BREAKERS DRIVE
WHEREAS, as part of the development and implementation of the Newport Beach
General Plan the Land Use Element has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the proposal is consistent with the Land Use Element of the General
Plan and the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan since the lots are designated for single - family
development, a permitted use in this area, and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment has been determined to be Categorically
Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 5
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Regulations); and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment in association with the resubdivsion of the
two properties which meet the requirements for an exception to the Subdivision Code, as set forth
in the findings and conditions of approval of Exhibit A, ResubdivisionNo. 1059, and
WHEREAS, Section 20.94.020 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides
that Title 20 (the Zoning Code) may be amended by establishing setbacks and other provisions
whenever the public necessity, convenience and the public welfare require such amendment; and
WHEREAS, The proposal will not be detrimental to persons, property or
improvements in the neighborhood and the amendment, as approved, would be consistent with
the legislative intent of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, for the following reason:
the establishment of a 5 foot front yard setback along the Breakers Drive frontages of both parcels
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will provide a more consistent and uniform street -side setback for the subject properties in relation
to other properties along Breakers Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission desires to recommend to the City Council,
an amendment to Districting Map No. 18 of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, to
establish a 5 foot front yard setback from the newly established front property lines due to a
resubdivision of two parcels located on Iris Avenue and Breakers Drive.
WHEREAS, Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code authorizes the
Planning Commission to adopt a resolution recommending amendments to the Zoning Code or
Districting Maps of the City of Newport Beach, and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the
City of Newport Beach to recommend to the City Council, an amendment to Title 20 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code to revise Districting Map No. 18 to establish a 5 foot front yard
setback for 2 parcels of land located at 3000 and 3002 Breakers Drive.
AYES Richard Fuller, Larry Tucker, Thomas Ashley
Edward Selich, Anne Gifford, Michael Kranzley,
_ and. Mark Hoglund
NOES
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March 4, 1999