HomeMy WebLinkAbout1630 - RECOMMEND TO APPROVE CA_3315 CLAY STREETRESOLUTION NO. 1630
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE CODE AMENDMENT NO.
2004 -003, FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED AS 3315 CLAY
STREET (PA2004 -066)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS,
RESOLVES, AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the City Council vacated a portion of Orange Avenue making the
subject property 10 feet wider. In conjunction with the vacation, the City Council required
that the setback on Orange Avenue be increased to 10 feet as opposed to the 4 -foot
standard setback. The Council did not want any future residence on the lot to be
constructed within the vacated portion of Orange Avenue.
WHEREAS, the amendment was initiated by the City of Newport Beach, to amend
Districting Map No. 25 to establish a 10 -foot setback along Orange Avenue for the
property located at 3315 Clay Street, legally described as Lot 1, Block 6, Tract 27.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 6, 2004, in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the aforesaid 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.
WHEREAS, the General Plan Land Use designation for the property is Two
Family Residential and the lot is zoned R -2 (Two Family Residential). The proposed
amendment does not impact the use of the property.
WHEREAS, the proposed 10 -foot setback is appropriate considering the recent
vacation of Orange Avenue. The setback in conjunction with the 10 -foot vacation does
not negatively impact the buildable area and floor area.
WHEREAS, the setback area fronting Orange Avenue is defined as a side yard
pursuant to the Code. Nevertheless, for the purpose of implementing development
standards, it would be considered as a front yard and is subject to the 3 -foot height
restriction.
WHEREAS, the project is categorically exempt under the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act under Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations).
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission Resolution No.
Paae 2 of 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the
City of Newport Beach hereby recommends that the City Council approve Code
Amendment No. 2004 -003 (PA -2004 -066).
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6TH DAY OF MAY 2004.
AYES: Eaton, Cole, Toerge, McDaniel
Selich. Kiser and Tucker
NOES: None
BY.
Earl McDaniel, Chairman
BY: el�
Mic
'pefToerge, Secretary