HomeMy WebLinkAbout1568 - RECOMMEND APPROVAL CA_3513 FINLEY AVERESOLUTION NO. 1568
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2002 -001 (PA2002 -098) AMENDING THE FRONT
YARD SETBACK FOR 3513 FINLEY AVENUE DEPICTED ON DISTRICTING
MAP NO. 3.
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS,
RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. An application was filed by Mr. Ben Anderson with respect to property located at
3513 Finley Avenue, and legally described as Lot 7 and a portion of Lot 6 of Block 435 of the Canal
Section, requesting approval of Code Amendment No. 2002 -001 (PA2002 -098) that would authorize the
reduction of the front yard building setback along the property line abutting the Rivo Alto channel from
40 feet (ft.) to 20 ft.
Section 2. A public hearing was held on August 8, 2002 in the City Hall Council Chambers,
3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of the time, place and purpose of the
aforesaid meeting was given. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the
Planning Commission at this meeting.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The requested 20 -foot setback is comparable with other setbacks along the north side of Rivo
Alto channel. The resulting increase in floor area should not prove detrimental as the property is
separated from adjoining lots with improved streets and the Rivo Alto channel.
2. The reduced setback will not impair public access to Newport Bay as no public access
presently exists across the property and public access is not required by applicable regulations.
The proposed setback of 20 feet will not significantly impair public views as public views are
presently afforded by two abutting street ends. The public can presently walk to the bulkhead
and a residence located 20 feet from the bulkhead will not block views.
3. The project has been reviewed, and it qualifies for a categorical exemption pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act under Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitation).
Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission recommends that
the City Council approve Code Amendment No. 2002 -001, which would amend District Map No. 3 to
reflect the front yard building setback of 20 ft. along the property line abutting the Rivo Alto channel for
3513 Finley Avenue.
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission Resolution No.
Page 2 of 2
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 8`b DAY OF AUGUST 2002.
AYES: Agajanian, McDaniel, Kiser, Gifford and Selich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Tucker
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Chairman
Fi_igaj�lnian, Secretary
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