HomeMy WebLinkAbout1703 - RECOMMEND TO ADOPT CA TO ADD A HEIGHT LIMIT EXCEPTION TO CHAPTER 20.65 (HEIGHT LIMITS)RESOLUTION NO. 1703
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING ADOPTION
OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2006 -004 TO ADD A HEIGHT
LIMIT EXCEPTION TO CHAPTER 20.65 (HEIGHT LIMITS) OF
THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE (PA 2006 -078)
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission initiated an amendment to Chapter
20.65 of the Municipal Code on April 6, 2006; and
WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on May 4, 2006 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, Chapter 20.65 (Height Limits) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
regulates the height of all buildings and structures in the City of Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, Section 20.65.070 contains exceptions from required height limits
for certain structures and architectural features but does not allow such an exception for
light standards; and
WHEREAS, under certain circumstances it may be appropriate and/or necessary
to allow light standards to exceed established height limits when the project will not
have a negative impact on surrounding properties and land uses; and
WHEREAS, should this amendment be approved, a use permit issued by the
Planning Director shall be required for any light standard(s) to exceed the height limits
to ensure that said light standard(s) will have no detrimental effect on the health, safety
or general welfare of the community.
WHEREAS, it has been determined that the proposed action is exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) since the act applies
only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment (Section 15061(3) of the CEQA Guidelines)
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. 2006 -004 to amend Chapter
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission Resolution No.
Paae 2 of 2
20.65 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code by adding the following additional height limit
exception to section 20.65.070 (Exceptions to Height Limits):
Liqht Standards Light standards necessary for the illumination of parking
lots, athletic fields, and other similar outdoor areas, may be permitted in
excess of required height limits subject to the review and approval of use
permit, issued by the Planning Director.
This exception shall have no effect on the requirements of section
20.60.050 (Outdoor Lighting) of this code. Pursuant to Chapter 20.60.050
light standards in or within 200 feet of a residential district shall continue to
require review and approval of use permit issued by the Planning
Commission.
All other provisions of Chapter 20.65 shall remain unchanged.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF MAY 2006.
AYES: Eaton, Hawkins, Cole,
Toerge Tucker and McDaniel
NOES: None
ABSENT: Henn
BY:
Michael Toerge, Chairman
BY: U -� n
Barry Eat '71 Secretary