HomeMy WebLinkAbout1860 - RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF A NEG DEC AND ADOPTION OF THE 2008-2014 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATERESOLUTION NO. 1860
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND ADOPTION OF THE 2008 -
2014 HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE TO THE CITY COUNCIL
(PA2008 -078)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. Section 65580 of the California Government Code finds and declares that the availability
of housing is of vital statewide importance and that early attainment of decent housing
and a suitable living environment for every California family is a priority of the highest
order.
2. The Housing Element is mandated by Sections 65580 to 65589 of the Government
Code. State Housing Element law requires that each city and county identify and analyze
existing and projected housing needs within their jurisdiction and prepare goals, policies,
and program, and quantified objectives to further the development, improvement, and
preservation of housing.
3. The Housing Element is one of the mandatory elements of the General Plan, and
State law requires it to be updated periodically.
4. In preparation of the 2008 -2014 Housing Element, staff held two (2) public workshops
on March 31, 2008. An additional public workshop was held on June 11, 2008.
5. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on June 19, 2008, 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 Newport
Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and
considered by, the Planning Commission at this meeting. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of the initial draft of the 2008 -2014 Housing Element to the City
Council.
6. A public hearing was held by the City Council on August 12, 2008, 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 Newport
Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and
considered by, the City Council at this meeting. The City Council authorized the City
staff to submit the initial draft of the 2008 -2014 Housing Element to the State Department
of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
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7. On August 22, 2008, the first draft of the 2008 -2014 Housing Element was submitted to
HCD for review. On October 24, 2008, HCD issued a letter requesting additional
information, analysis, and revisions.
8. On September 1, 2010, the second draft of the 2008 -2014 Housing Element was
submitted to HCD for review and rescinded November 3, 2010, to provide staff additional
time to work with HCD on revisions.
9. On February 11, 2011, the third draft of the 2008 -2014 Housing Element was submitted
to HCD for review. On April 15, 2011, HCD issued a letter requesting additional
information, analysis, and revisions.
10. On August 9, 2011, the fourth draft of the 2008 -2014 Housing Element was submitted to
HCD for review. On September 12, 2011, HCD issued a letter finding that the revised
draft of the 2008 -2014 Housing Element meets the statutory requirements of State law.
11. A public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on November 3, 2011, 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 Newport
Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and
considered by, the Planning Commission at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. An Initial Study and Negative Declaration have been prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and City
Council Policy K -3.
2. The draft Negative Declaration was circulated for a 30 -day comment period beginning
on September 30, 2011, and ending on October 31, 2011. The contents of the
environmental document and comments on the document were considered by the
Planning Commission in its review of the proposed project.
3. On the basis of the entire environmental review record, the proposed project, will have
a less than significant impact upon the environment and there are no known
substantial adverse affects on human beings that would be caused. Additionally, there
are no long -term environmental goals that would be compromised by the project, nor
cumulative impacts anticipated in connection with the project.
SECTION 3. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach does hereby find, on the basis of
the whole record, that there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment and that the Negative Declaration reflects the
Planning Commission's independent judgment and analysis. The Planning Commission
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hereby recommends that the City Council adopt Negative Declaration. The document
and all material, which constitute the record upon which this decision was based, are
on file with the Planning Department, City Hall, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport
Beach, California.
2. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach does hereby recommend that
the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. GP2008 -003 adopting the
2008 -2014 Housing Element, consistent with the Draft 2008 -2014 Housing Element that
was approved by HCD, and to direct staff to transmit the adopted Housing Element to
HCD for final certification.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3'd DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2011.
AYES: Ameri, Hillgren, Myers, Toerge, and Unsworth
NOES: Hawkins
ABSTAIN: None.
ABSENT: Kramer
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