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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2019-181_20190819_Community_Meeting_NoticeFrom: NoReply@newportbeachca.gov Sent: Tuesday, December 17, 2019 4:01 PM To: Murillo, Jaime Subject: City of Newport Beach: Residential Design Standards Residential Design Standards Draft Code and LCP Amendments Available for Public Review Post Date: 12/17/2019 4:00 pm Planning Division News Splash: The City Council has directed staff to prepare code changes regulating the bulk and articulation of new single-unit and two-unit dwellings due to growing community concerns related to residential massing. Draft amendments to the Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program have been completed and are now available for public review. Notable changes include: Revisions to 3rd Floor Standards  3rd floor step backs would apply to covered deck areas (currently applies only to enclosed floor area).  3rd floor side step backs would apply to lots 30 feet wide or greater (currently applies to lots wider than 30 feet).  3rd floor standards would apply to Balboa Island (currently exempt).  Maximum covered 3rd floor area (enclosed or unenclosed) limited to 50% of buildable area. Uncovered deck area would remain unrestricted. Clarification of Gross Floor Area  Unfinished attics with a ceiling height of 6 feet or higher would count as floor area (currently only finished attics count).  Covered patios, decks, and balconies above 1st floor would count as floor area unless completely open on at least 2 sides.  Carports only open on one side would count as floor area. Single-Unit and Two-Unit Dwellings in RM Zone  3rd floor and open space standards would now apply to single- and two-unit dwellings in RM zone (no longer proposing to change height limit). If you have any questions or want to submit comments for staff’s consideration, please contact Jaime Murillo, Principal Planner, at 949-644-3209 or at jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov. The Planning Commission is tentatively scheduled to review the proposed Residential Design Standards amendments at their January 23, 2020 meeting date. A subsequent notification will be distributed confirming the date and methods for Planning Commission comments. Please click here for additional project information. Please note: This is an automated message from the City of Newport Beach. Subscription preferences may be changed by accessing your News & Alerts account from the City website. Having trouble viewing this email? View on the website instead. Change your eNotification preference. Unsubscribe from all City of Newport Beach eNotifications. From: Murillo, Jaime Sent: Thursday, August 08, 2019 9:17 AM Subject: Notice of Community Meeting- Residential Design Standards Attachments: ResidentialDesignStandardsFlyer.pdf RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS COMMUNITY MEETING The City of Newport Beach Community Development Department will be hosting a community meeting regarding proposed changes to residential design standards intended to minimize bulk and mass associated with current residential development trends. Specifically, three separate amendments are proposed: 1. Third Floor Massing- Establish limitations regulating covered roof deck areas and redefining the definition of gross floor area to include unfinished attics with a ceiling height of 6 feet or greater. 2. Single-Unit and Two-Unit Developments in the Multiple Residential Zoning District- Restrict single-unit and two-unit dwellings developed on lots zoned for Multiple Residential (RM) to the development standards applicable to the standards of the Two-Unit Residential (R-2) Zoning District. 3. Cottage Preservation- Provide an incentive to preserve small cottages while allowing additions and alterations thereby discouraging full redevelopment of property. MEETING INFORMATION: DATE: Monday, August 19, 2019 TIME: 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Civic Center Community Room 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Please contact Jaime Murillo, Senior Planner, if you have any questions at 949- 644-3209 or jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov. The City of Newport Beach Community Development Department will be hosting a community meeting regarding proposed changes to residential design standards intended to minimize bulk and mass associated with current residential development trends. Specifically, three separate amendments are proposed:  Third Floor Massing- Establish limitations regulating covered roof deck areas and redefining the definition of gross floor area to include unfinished attics with a ceiling height of 6 feet or greater.  Single-Unit and Two-Unit Developments in the Multiple Residential Zoning District- Restrict single-unit and two-unit dwellings developed on lots zoned for Multiple Residential (RM) to the development standards applicable to the standards of the Two-Unit Residential (R-2) Zoning District.  Cottage Preservation- Provide an incentive to preserve small cottages while allowing additions and alterations thereby discouraging full redevelopment of property. MEETING INFORMATION: DATE: Monday, August 19, 2019 TIME: 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Civic Center Community Room 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Murillo, Senior Planner, 949-644-3209 or jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov.