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Home My WebLink AboutGPA GP2007-007_West Santa Ana Hts (PA2007-209)CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT November 15, 2007 Agenda Item 3 SUBJECT: General Plan Amendment West Santa Ana Heights (PA2007 -209 / GP2007 -007) PLANNER: Russell Bunim, Assistant Planner (949) 644 -3233, rbunim city.newport- beach.ca.us PROJECT SUMMARY West Santa Ana Heights (WSAH) will be annexed into the City of Newport Beach effective January 1, 2008. Newport Beach is required by the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to adopt land use designations and zoning for the property. This proposed General Plan Amendment (GPA) will include WSAH on City land use maps and assign land use category designations. Pre - Zoning that placed the majority of the area into the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan was approved by the City Council in 2004. At that same time, WSAH was incorporated into the old General Plan (GP) by the approval of Resolution No. 2004 -5. However, WSAH was not included in the 2006 GP update since it was not in the City's Sphere of Influence (SOI). A comprehensive amendment to the GP that will update statistical data and exhibits in all GP elements to reflect annexation of WSAH will follow after the annexation effective date. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Planning Commission, after holding a public hearing, recommend that the City Council amend the GP to include WSAH with land use designations as proposed. 5 a = P QA Nq 4c t Alm. 14 �'. ' k y . I Q , • L. , % ..,a 40`. ''ii. x:,,;.: • x,16.., �r �� t 4 r'' .bra.' ':'I •... • 4{, �wf "ice JY ��••; • .X''`•s•1 rod.;;..• •' ..:�,..�`�''.� , err ff1 _ /`ii • r i West Santa Ana Heights Annexation — General Plan Amendment November 15, 2007 Page 3 INTRODUCTION Proiect Setting WSAH is approximately 70.6 acres and developed with single - family housing, multiple - family housing, offices, and a nursery. It is located adjacent to the northern area of the City of Newport Beach and is bounded by Mesa Drive, Santa Ana Avenue, Bristol Street, and the Newport Beach Golf Course. Proiect Description The General Plan Amendment, as proposed, assigns land use designations that are consistent with the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan and the County's General Plan (see the chart below and the draft resolution map exhibits). Zoning and General Plan The Zoning for most of the annexed property is Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan, except for a small portion located adjacent to Santa Ana Avenue which is zoned RMD (Residential Medium Density). The Zoning will become effective January 1, 2008, at the time of annexation. Proposed City General Santa Ana Heights — County General Plan Plan Land Use City Pre-Zoning Land Use Multiple Unit Residential" Residential Medium Suburban Residential" Density* Multiple Unit Residential Residential Multiple Suburban Residential Family Single Unit Residential - Residential Single Suburban Residential Detached Family Single Unit Residential — Residential Kennel Urban Residential Detached Open Space Horticulture Nursery Open Space General Commercial Professional and Employment Office Administrative Office "Area to be annexed not within the WSAH Specific Plan. 5 West Santa Ana Heights Annexation — General Plan Amendment November 15, 2007 Page 4 Background —Annexation Timeline March 11, 2003 City Council directed staff to prepare an application to annex WSAH and surrounding area. The annexation application was accompanied by a Sphere of Influence (SOI) amendment to realign the SOI boundaries between Newport Beach and Costa Mesa. November 20, 2003 The Planning Commission voted 7 -0 to recommend that the City Council approve the General Plan and Pre - Zoning Amendments for WSAH and surrounding area. January 13, 2004 The City Council voted 6 -0 (with one absent) to approve Resolution 2004 -5 and Ordinance 2004 -1 approving GP land use designations and Pre - Zoning. A negative declaration was approved with the GPA and Pre - Zoning. July 25, 2006 The City of Newport Beach adopted the comprehensive GP update. However, as WSAH was not in the SOI of Newport Beach, it was not included in the General Plan update. February 14, 2007 City Council adopted Resolution 2006 -15 requesting LAFCO to initiate proceedings for the reorganization of territory at WSAH. July 11, 2007 LAFCO approved the City's application to annex WSAH. July 19 —August 17, 2007 Annexation reconsideration period (a LAFCO commissioner that voted for the City's annexation of WSAH can request LAFCO reconsideration of July 11, 2007 action). August 20 — September 10, 2007 Annexation protest period (registered voters in the affected area can register a protest against the annexation; if fewer than 25% of the registered voters protest, the project moves forward). September 10, 2007 Protest hearing date; project moved forward. September 12, 2007 LAFCO recorded the annexation. I West Santa Ana Heights Annexation — General Plan Amendment November 15, 2007 Page 5 January 1, 2008 Annexation effective date (City begins providing services). City Charter Section 423 This GPA is not subject to Section 423 of the City Charter (Protection from Traffic and Density) because the proposed GPA is only translating existing GP land use designations from County to City GP format. The GPA has been formulated to correlate to existing land uses and land use designations. Therefore, they do not provide for any increase in density or intensity and thus will not result in increases in peak hour trips, dwelling units or square feet. Environmental Review Annexation requires California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation. A negative declaration was prepared in conjunction with the Pre - Zoning and previous GPA, and approved on January 13, 2004, and is adequate. Public Notice Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to property owners within annexed land and posted at the site a minimum of 10 days in advance of this hearing consistent with the Municipal Code. The item appeared upon the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on the City website. Prepared by: I Russell 11unim, Assistant Planner EXHIBITS: 1. Pre - Zoning Map 2. Draft PC Resolution Submitted by: David Lepo, PI rIng Director -1 PRE - ZONING MAP EXHIBIT 1 0 � IRM a e� » z g 2 O \\ k 3 _ f - �� \! / < §o ;e# /•I!5o � / DRAFT RESOLUTION EXHIBIT 2 13 RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GP2007 -007 TO ADOPT LAND USE CATEGORIES FOR THE AREA KNOWN AS WEST SANTA ANA HEIGHTS TO BE ANNEXED INTO THE CITY JANUARY 1, 2008 (PA2007 -209) WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 65300 of the California Government Code, the City of Newport Beach has prepared and adopted a comprehensive long -term General Plan for the physical development of the City; and WHEREAS, the California Government Code requires zoning to be consistent with the City's General Plan designations; and WHEREAS, land use and other General Plan designations for the subject annexation area known as West Santa Ana Heights (WSAH) are not currently included in the General Plan and therefore must be provided; and WHEREAS, the Local Agency Formation Commission ( LAFCO) approved the City's application to annex WSAH on July 11, 2007; and WHEREAS, LAFCO recorded the annexation on September 12, 2007; and WHEREAS, the annexation will be effective on January 1, 2008; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) it was determined that the subject amendment will not have a significant effect on the environment, and accordingly a draft Negative Declaration was prepared for the amendment and annexations; and WHEREAS, on November 15th, 2007, the Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach held a public hearing regarding the proposed General Plan Amendment and recommended approval to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the public was duly notified of the public hearing. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: Section 1. Adoption of General Plan Amendment GP2007 -007. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council adopt the proposed amendment to include the West Santa Ana Heights Annexation Area on the land use maps and assign the land use designations as depicted on the maps attached as Exhibit A. Section 2. Statistical Area. The Planning Commission recommends that the City Council amend maps of statistical area J6 to include the WSAH annexation area as shown on Exhibit B. )5 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 15TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2007. 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