HomeMy WebLinkAbout05_Irvine Terrace Front Yard SetbackCITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION MEMORANDUM
May 20, 2010
Agenda Item No. 5
SUBJECT: Irvine Terrace Front -Yard Setbacks (PA2010 -017)
PLANNER: Russell Bunim, Assistant Planner
(949) 644 -3233, rbunim @newportbeachca.gov
Discussion
At the April 22, 2010, Planning Commission hearing, the Planning Commission
briefly discussed the possibility for a comprehensive setback program for the
entire Irvine Terrace neighborhood. Staff is bringing this subject back to the
Planning Commission as a discussion item.
A comprehensive code amendment could mean that individual home owners
would not need to follow a similar process as the home owners at 1500 Irvine
Terrace for a setback reduction; however, this is an exceptionally complex issue
about equity in the neighborhood. The setback variations in Irvine Terrace
determine how many square feet can be built on the individual properties.
The Planning Commission should discuss (from a City standpoint) whether or not
the visual character of the streetscape, as originally defined by large setback
variations, warrants their retention in Irvine Terrace.
There are two options to begin the code amendment process:
1. The Homeowner's Association (HOA) would need to submit an application
to the City requesting a code amendment, or
2. The Planning Commission can initiate a code amendment.
Staff believes that further discussion between staff and the HOA would be
appropriate to determine whether or not a comprehensive code amendment
would be beneficial to the Irvine Terrace neighborhood.
Prepared by:
Russell Bunim, Assistant Planner
Submitted by:
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