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Home My WebLink About1910 - RECOMMEND ADOPTION OF CA2013-001 - FOR MU-V, MU-CV/15TH ST, AND MU-W2 ZONING DISTRICTSRESOLUTION NO. 1910 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENT NO. CA2013 -001 TO. MODIFY THE MINIMUM LOT AREA /DENSITY STANDARD FOR MU -V (MIXED -USE VERTICAL), MU -CV /15TH STREET (MIXED -USE CANNERY VILLAGE AND 15TH STREET) AND MU -W2 (MIXED -USE WATER) ZONING DISTRICTS (PA2013- 020) THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS. 1. On February 12, 2013, the City Council initiated an amendment of the Zoning Code that would modify the minimum lot area /density standard for mixed use zoning districts. 2. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 21, 2013, 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 Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this meeting. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION. The code amendment is categorically exempt under Section 15305, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines — Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) because the parcels potentially affected by the amendment have a average slope of less than 20 percent; the amendment will not change the land use category or zoning district of the affected parcels; and the maximum number of dwelling units per unit of land will not change. SECTION 3. FINDINGS. 1. Mixed -use properties on the Balboa Peninsula contain unique site constraints that present difficulties for potential projects to meet the minimum lot area /density standard established by the Zoning Code. 2. The proposed amendment would allow the decision - making body, in conducting a site development review for a mixed -use project, to modify or waive the minimum lot area /density standard forthe MU -V, MU -CV /15th St, and MU -W2) Zoning Districts. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1910 Page 2 of 2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby recommends approval of Code Amendment No. CA2013 -001 as set forth in Exhibit "A." PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 21st DAY OF MARCH, 2013. AYES: Ameri, Hillgren, Toerge, and Tucker NOES: None ABSTAIN: None ABSENT: Brown, Kramer, and Myers BY: Mic erge, Chairman BY: �� Fred Ameri, Sge9 EXHIBIT A Code Amendment No. CA2013 -001 (proposed amendment is underlined) Section 20.22.030, Table 2 -10 TABLE 2 -10 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR VERTICAL AND HORIZONTAL MIXED -USE ZONING DISTRICTS Development Additional Feature MU -V MU -MM MU -DW MU -CV /15th St. Regulations Lot Dimensions Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot. (1)(2) Lot Area (2) 2,500 sq. ft. 10,000 sq. ft. 40,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft. Lot Width (2) 25 ft: 50 ft. 100 ft. 40 ft Density Range Minimum /maximum allowable density range for residential uses. Lot area required Minimum: 1,631 Minimum: 1,631 Minimum: 1,631 Minimum: 1,631 per unit (sq. ft.) (3) Maximum: 2,167 Maximum: 2,167 Maximum: 2,167 Maximum: 2,167 (5.) For property 51, beginning 100 ft north of Coast Hwy. Notes: (1) All development and the subdivision of land shall comply with the requirements of Title 19 (Subdivisions). (2) The standards for minimum lot area and lot width are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for the creation of ownership or leasehold (e.g., condominium) purposes. (3) For the purpose of determining the allowable number of units, portions of legal lots that are submerged lands or tidelands shall be included in land area of the site. (4) Portions of legal lots that are submerged lands or tidelands shall be included in the net area of the lot for the purpose of calculating the allowable floor area of structures. (5) _ ?h _minirnurn density inlay_be rnodif ed ot_waived_throuyh tY e aplrrUVaf_gf a site dev lop ent.reyieW Section 20.22.030, Table 2 -11 TABLE 2 -11 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR WATERFRONT MIXED -USE ZONING DISTRICTS Notes: (1) All development and the subdivision of land shall comply with the requirements of Title 19 (Subdivisions). (2) The standards for minimum lot area and lot width are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for the creation of ownership or leasehold (e.g., condominium) purposes. (3) A mininnim of fifty (50) percent of the square footage in a mixed -use development shall be used for nonresidential uses. (4) For the purpose of determining the allowable number of units, portions of legal lots that are submerged lands or tidelands shall be included in land area of the site. (5) Portions of legal lots that are submerged lands or tidelands shall be included in the net area of the lot for the purpose of calculating the allowable floor area of structures. Inir_,imurn -!!sit rnny, t�p.lno,iifed, ear waiycd_thrpugh thr,.approya[ „pf a slte dcfac,inpmenE review; Additional Development Feature MU -W1 (3) MU -W2 Requirements Lot Dimensions (1)(2) Minimum dimensions required for each newly created lot. Lot Area Mixed -use structures 20,000 sq. ft. 2,500 sq. ft. Non- mixed -use structures 10,000 sq. ft. 2,500 sq. ft. Lot Width Mixed -use structures 200 ft. 25 ft. Non - mixed -use structures 50 ft. 25 ft. Density (4) Minimum /maximum allowable density range for residential uses. Lot area required per unit Minimum: 7,260 sq, ft. Minimum: 1,631 Maximum: per unit 2,167 %,6j Notes: (1) All development and the subdivision of land shall comply with the requirements of Title 19 (Subdivisions). (2) The standards for minimum lot area and lot width are intended to regulate sites for development purposes only and are not intended to establish minimum dimensions for the creation of ownership or leasehold (e.g., condominium) purposes. (3) A mininnim of fifty (50) percent of the square footage in a mixed -use development shall be used for nonresidential uses. (4) For the purpose of determining the allowable number of units, portions of legal lots that are submerged lands or tidelands shall be included in land area of the site. (5) Portions of legal lots that are submerged lands or tidelands shall be included in the net area of the lot for the purpose of calculating the allowable floor area of structures. Inir_,imurn -!!sit rnny, t�p.lno,iifed, ear waiycd_thrpugh thr,.approya[ „pf a slte dcfac,inpmenE review;