HomeMy WebLinkAbout1650 - RECOMMEND TO ADOPT CA_GRANNY UNITSRESOLUTION NO. 1650
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING ADOPTION
OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2004 -009 RELATED TO
GRANNY UNITS (PA 2004 -186)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS,
RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission initiated an amendment to Chapter
20.44 of the Municipal Code related to granny units on September 9, 2004; and
WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on November 18, 2004 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.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning
Commission at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to Chapter 20.85 (Accessory Dwelling Units) was
adopted on May 13, 2003 changing the approval authority of an existing Use Permit
application for granny units from the Planning Commission to the Planning Director; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 20.44 (Specific Plan #7 -Santa Ana Heights) is currently
inconsistent with the requirements of Chapter 20.85 (Accessory Dwelling Units), by
permitting granny units though the approval of a Use Permit by the Planning
Commission; and
WHEREAS, an amendment to Chapter 20.44 (SP 7 -Santa Ana Heights) is
necessary to allow for granny units to be approved by the Planning Director, consistent
with Chapter 20.85 (Accessory Dwelling Units); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, it has been
determined that the proposed amendment is not considered a "project' as defined by
CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council
of the City of Newport Beach adopt Code Amendment No. 2004 -009 to revise Section
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission Resolution No.
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20.44.035.D(8) and Section 20.44.040.D(8) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to allow
the accessory use of granny units as follows:
"Granny unit, attached or detached, in conformance with Chapter 20.85, subject to the
approval of a use permit by the Planning Director".
All other provisions of Chapter 20.44 shall remain unchanged.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2004.
AYES: Eaton, Cole, Toerge, Tucker
Selich, McDaniel and Hawkins
NOES: None
BY: ?
Larry Tucker, Chairman
BY:
4offreyVole, Secretary