HomeMy WebLinkAbout1501 - RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE BALBOA BAY CLUB PCRESOLUTION NO. 1501
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
THE BALBOA BAY CLUB PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT TO ESTABLISH THE PERMITTED GROSS
FLOOR AREA AND ESTABLISH SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
RELATED TO THE HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS AND
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
(PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO.886)
WHEREAS, as part of the development and implementation of the Newport Beach
General Plan, the Land Use Element has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, Section 20.51.045 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides
that amendments to establish or amend a Planned Community Development Plan must be approved
by a Resolution of the Planning Commission setting forth full particulars of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission is of the opinion that the proposed
amendment to the Balboa Bay Club Planned Community District Regulations is consistent with the
General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on July 8, 1999,
at which time this amendment to amend the Balboa Bay Club Planned Community District
Regulations was discussed and determined to not significantly alter the character of the project as
previously approved, and
WHEREAS, the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides specific procedures for
the implementation of Planned Community zoning for properties within the City of Newport Beach;
and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has determined that the proposed project
will not have a significant effect on the environment upon implementation of the mitigation
measures set forth in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report prepared for the project
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the
City of Newport Beach does hereby recommend that the City Council approve Amendment No.
877 for the Balboa Bay Club Planned Community, as follows:
1. SECTION II, Statistical Analysis, shall be amended to allow for 157 guest rooms and
240,000 gross square feet.
2. SECTION VI A 1, Building Height, shall be amended to provide that the height be
measured from the elevation point of 11.50 feet MSL.
3. SECTION VI A 1, Building Height, shall be amended to include the following
provisions:
Architectural features in excess of the height limit may be permitted by the Planning
Commission, subject to the approval of a Use Permit in each case. In considering
architectural features pursuant to this provision, the Planning Commission shall find the
following:
• The size, scale and design of the feature are consistent with the design of the building.
• The feature is no larger than necessary to achieve the architectural statement.
• The feature will not significantly impact views from surrounding properties.
• There are no more features than needed for architectural interest and they are compatible with
the architectural style.
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ADOPTED this 8th day of July, 1999, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES Fuller, Tucker, Ashley, Selich,
Kranzlev and Tucker
NOES None
ABSENT Gifford
PC Amendment No. 886
Use Pemit No. 3524 (A)
July 8, 1999
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