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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1650 - RECOMMEND TO ADOPT CA_GRANNY UNITSRESOLUTION NO. 1650 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2004 -009 RELATED TO GRANNY UNITS (PA 2004 -186) THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: WHEREAS, The Planning Commission initiated an amendment to Chapter 20.44 of the Municipal Code related to granny units on September 9, 2004; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on November 18, 2004 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, an amendment to Chapter 20.85 (Accessory Dwelling Units) was adopted on May 13, 2003 changing the approval authority of an existing Use Permit application for granny units from the Planning Commission to the Planning Director; and WHEREAS, Chapter 20.44 (Specific Plan #7 -Santa Ana Heights) is currently inconsistent with the requirements of Chapter 20.85 (Accessory Dwelling Units), by permitting granny units though the approval of a Use Permit by the Planning Commission; and WHEREAS, an amendment to Chapter 20.44 (SP 7 -Santa Ana Heights) is necessary to allow for granny units to be approved by the Planning Director, consistent with Chapter 20.85 (Accessory Dwelling Units); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, it has been determined that the proposed amendment is not considered a "project' as defined by CEQA. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED Section 1. The Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach adopt Code Amendment No. 2004 -009 to revise Section City of Newport Beach Planning Commission Resolution No. Page2of2 20.44.035.D(8) and Section 20.44.040.D(8) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to allow the accessory use of granny units as follows: "Granny unit, attached or detached, in conformance with Chapter 20.85, subject to the approval of a use permit by the Planning Director". All other provisions of Chapter 20.44 shall remain unchanged. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF NOVEMBER 2004. AYES: Eaton, Cole, Toerge, Tucker Selich, McDaniel and Hawkins NOES: None BY: ? Larry Tucker, Chairman BY: 4offreyVole, Secretary