HomeMy WebLinkAbout1780 - APPROVE CR_494, 496, AND 498 SEWARD ROADRESOLUTION NO. 1780
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING COASTAL
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. CR2009 -001 FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 494, 496, AND 498 SEWARD ROAD
(PA200M08)
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Marilyn Fox with respect to property located at
494, 496, and 498 Seaward Road, and legally described as Lot 14, Tract 2758 as shown on
Book 459, Page 16, County of Orange, requesting approval of Coastal Residential
Development Permit No. CR2009 -001 to allow demolition of existing dwelling units within the
Coastal Zone pursuant to Chapter 20.86 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the Coastal Zone and is subject to
the requirements of Chapter 20.86 of the Zoning Code which requires a coastal residential
development permit for the demolition of three or more units in one structure in order to
ensure compliance with state law (Government Code Section 65590) by maximizing low and
moderate income housing opportunities within the Coastal Zone; and
WHEREAS, income surveys were mailed to the tenants in the existing building, and
the results of the survey indicate that none of the units are occupied by persons or families
with low or moderate income. Two of the units have been vacant for over a year, and the
third is occupied by persons making more than the moderate income level; and
WHEREAS, the property is not occupied by any persons with low or moderate income,
therefore, no replacement units are required; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 19, 2009, 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 Municipal Code. Evidence, both
written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this
meeting; and
WHEREAS, the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15302
of the Implementing Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which
exempts the replacement or reconstruction of existing structures and facilities where the new
structure will be located on the same site as the structure replaced and will have substantially
the same purpose and capacity as the structure replaced; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Coastal
Residential Development Permit No. CR2009 -001.
Section 2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of
this Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Planning Commission Resolution No.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF FEBRUARY.
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AYES: Eaton, Unsworth, Hawkins, Peotter,
Toerge and Hillqren
EXCUSED: McDaniel