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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2019-070_20200309 Community Meeting PresentationResidential Design Standards Proposed Code Amendments Community Meeting March 9, 2020 Purpose of Meeting No decisions will be made today 1.Present potential code changes to address Council direction and community feedback; 2.Answer questions; and 3.Receive comments and suggestions for refinement of proposed code changes. Community Development Department -Planning Division 2 Where We Started In May 2019, City Council initiated Code amendments and directed staff to: 1.Reduce third floor massing; 2.Reduce height and bulk of single-unit dwellings and duplexes in Multiple Unit Residential (RM) Zoning Districts; and 3.Incentivize the preservation of beach cottages. Community Development Department -Planning Division 3 Community Development Department -Planning Division 4 2010 Code Changes PRE-2010 ZONING CODE CURRENT ZONING CODE PROBLEM 24’ flat roof or rails 29’ sloped (midpoint @ 24’) 24’ flat roof or rails 29’ sloped (min 3:12 pitch) Only applicable to enclosed floor area Covered decks and attics excluded Floor Area Definition: •Unfinished attics excluded •Silent on required openings Certain Areas Exempt: •Balboa Island •RM Zones •25’ wide R-2 lots 29’ Sloped 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 29’ Sloped 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor 24’ Midpoint x 3:12 roof pitch 15’15’ Bulk controls : •3rd floor step backs •Maximum 3rd floor area Problems Community Development Department -Planning Division 5 Easy to enclose Bulky 3rd Floor Decks No 3rd Floor Relief Not Always Applicable What Has Happened Community Development Department -Planning Division 6 08/19/19 •Community Meeting •Support for changes except from RM Owners 09/10/19 •City Council Study Session •Mixed comments •Need to regulate covered deck openings 02/11/20 •Cottage Preservation Ordinance Adopted •Individual meetings with community members and designers •Code refinements •SB330 –Housing Crisis Act Proposed Code Amendments A.Revisions to 3rd Floor Standards B.Clarification of Gross Floor Area C.Applicability to Balboa Island and RM Zones Community Development Department -Planning Division 7 1st Floor (up to 100% of buildable) 2nd Floor (up to 100% of buildable) Range of Covered Area 3rd Floor (up to 20%) Possible 3rd Floor Location Possible 3rd Floor Location P L P L 3rd Floor (up to 20%) Side View Overhead View Current Code 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ FSB FSB RSB RSB Third Floor Limits •15-ft stepbacks •Floor area limit (15-20% of buildable area) •No limits on non-floor area •No limits on covers 8 Community Development Department -Planning Division 9 Covered decks not subject to 3rd floor limits Problem-Overpowering 3rd floor massingCurrent Code 1st Floor (up to 100% of buildable) 2nd Floor (up to 100% of buildable)P L P L 50% Covered 3rd Floor (up to 20%) 3rd Floor (up to 20%) Side View Overhead View Proposed Change 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ FSB FSB RSB RSB Open Open Third Floor Limits •15-ft stepbacks •Floor area limit •Covered 3rd floor deck areas subject to stepbacks •50% max coverage 10 Community Development Department -Planning Division 11 Comparison CURRENT CODE Only applies to enclosed floor area PROPOSED CODE Will apply to floor area and covered deck area with a 50% maximum coverage allowance Side Elevation Side Elevation 3rd Floor Limits 11 Community Development Department -Planning Division 12 Covered decks subject to 3rd floor limits Desired Outcome-Restrained 3rd floor massingProposed Change Community Development Department -Planning Division 13 3rd Floor Side Stepbacks Additional 2’ from side setbacks CURRENT CODE -Only applies to enclosed floor area -Only applies to lots wider than 30’ PROPOSED CODE -Will apply to enclosed floor area and covered decks -Will apply to lots 30’ wide or greater •Majority of lots 30’ •Results in 3 levels of non-articulated walls •Results in more designs with 3rd floor articulation 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor Front Elevation 1st Floor 2nd Floor 3rd Floor Front Elevation Side Elevation Side Elevation 2’ Stepback 13 Community Development Department -Planning Division 14 3rd Floor Side Stepbacks Problem–Minimal articulation of 3rd floor massingCurrent Code Community Development Department -Planning Division 15 3rd Floor Side Stepbacks Desired Outcome-Increased articulation of 3rd floor massingProposed Change Proposed Code Amendments A.Revisions to 3rd Floor Standards B.Clarification of Gross Floor Area C.Applicability to Balboa Island and RM Zones Community Development Department -Planning Division 16 Community Development Department -Planning Division 17 Comparison Openings Required for Covered Decks PRE-2010 CODE CURRENT CODE PROBLEM Two Sides Open Silent, but implemented: •One side completely open •Two sides substantially open Bulky Designs Easy to Enclose Moves required openings from front and rear of structure to sides where less visible Community Development Department -Planning Division 18 Openings Required for Covered Decks Problem-Larger appearance and bulk; unpermitted enclosures Easy to enclose Bulky designs Easy to enclose Limited openings Current Code Community Development Department -Planning Division 19 Openings Required for Covered Decks Desired Outcome-Reduced bulk; increased transparency Two sides open, except: •Minimal structural supports •Open guardrails (40%) or glass •Ground level Glass Guardrails Required open space moved to front Open Guardrails Open above Proposed Change Current Code Attics Side View Overhead View 3rd Floor Deck3rdFloor AreaUnfinished Attic 15’ Gross Floor Area •Attics over 6 feet in height do not count as floor area is unfinished. •Only floor area is subject to 3rd floor step backs 20 Proposed Change Attics 3rd Floor Deck3rdFloor AreaUnfinished Attic +6’ Height Reduced Attic Heights and Bulk Gross Floor Area Any interior finished portion of a structure that is accessible and that measures more than six feet from finished floor to ceiling. 21 Proposed Code Amendments A.Revisions to 3rd Floor Standards B.Clarification of Gross Floor Area C.Applicability to Balboa Island and RM Zones Community Development Department -Planning Division 22 Community Development Department -Planning Division 23 3rd Floor and Open Space Limits CURRENT CODE –Not applicable on Balboa Island and RM Zone No 3rd Floor Limits No 3rd Floor Stepbacks Additional Applicability Community Development Department -Planning Division 24 Proposed third floor and open volume standards will also apply to: Balboa Island 1 or 2 unit structures in Multiple-Unit Residential (RM) Zone *(no changes in allowed height) Exceptions: 3+ Unit Dwellings 25’ Wide R-2 Lots Next Steps Community Development Department -Planning Division 25 •Refine amendments based on comments •Public hearings: •Planning Commission:April/May •City Council:Summer •Recommendations for projects under review: •Discretionary applications deemed complete (e.g., CDPs) and projects submitted for plan check prior to effective date of ordinance allowed to be reviewed under existing regulations. Community Development Department -Planning Division 26 Code Amendment Residential Design Standards Questions? Comments? Jaime Murillo, AICP Principal Planner 949-644-3209 jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov Community Development Department -Planning Division 27 Thank you!