HomeMy WebLinkAbout1521 - RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF GPA AND LC_1514 WEST BALBOA BLVDRESOLUTION NO. 1521
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 99 -2(C)
AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN
AND LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. 55 AMENDING
THE LAND USE PLAN TO REDESIGNATE THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1514 WEST BALBOA BOULVARD FROM GOVERNMENT,
EDUCATION AND INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES (GEIF) TO TWO
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -2), AND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT NO.
904 TO AMEND DISTRICTING MAP NO. 9 TO REZONE THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1514 WEST BALBOA BOULVARD FROM
PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC) TO TWO FAMILY RESIDENTIAL (R -2)
AND TO ESTABLISH A FIVE FOOT FRONT YARD SETBACK ALONG
THE WEST BALBOA BOULEVARD FRONTAGE OF THE SUBJECT
PROPERTY.
WHEREAS, as part of the development and implementation of the Newport Beach
General Plan, the Land Use Element has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Element sets forth objectives, supporting policies and
limitations for development in the City of Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Element designates the general distribution and general
location and extent of the uses of land and building intensities in a number of ways, including
residential land use categories and population projections, commercial floor area limitations and
the floor area ratio ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the Coastal Act of 1976 requires the City of Newport Beach to prepare a
Local Coastal Program; and
WHEREAS, as part of the development and implementation of the Coastal Act, a Local
Coastal Program has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan sets forth the objectives and
supporting policies which serve as a guide for future development in the coastal areas of the City
of Newport Beach; and,
WHEREAS, Section 20.94 of the Municipal Code of the City of Newport Beach
provides that Title 20 (Zoning Code) may be amended by changing the zoning designation of
Districts and other provisions whenever the public necessity and convenience and the public
welfare require such an amendment; and
WHEREAS, Section 20.94.020 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides that
amendments to amend Title 20 must be approved by a Resolution of the Planning Commission
setting forth full particulars of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with the consideration of the subject amendment to the Land
Use Element of the General Plan, the proposed project has been determined to be Categorically
Exempt under the Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) requirements of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the State CEQA Guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 20.94, the Planning Commission has held a duly
noticed public hearing on July 6, 2000 to consider General Plan Amendment No. 99 -2 (C) and
Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 55 to redesignate the subject property located at 1514
West Balboa Boulevard, legal description being Lot 8, Block 115 of Tract 234, from
"Government, Educational and Institutional Facilities" (GEIF) use to "Two Family Residential"
use, and adoption of Amendment No. 904 to Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
amending Districting Map No. 9 rezoning the subject property from PC to the R -2 District.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of
Newport Beach does hereby find the amendments are consistent with the intent of the General
Plan and the Local Coastal Plan and recommends to the City Council the adoption of General
Plan Amendment No. 99 -2 (C) and Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 55 to redesignate the
GPA No. 99 -2(C)
subject property located at 1514 West Balboa Boulevard, legal description being Lot 8, Block
115 of Tract 234, from "Government, Educational and Institutional Facilities" (GEIF) use to
"Two Family Residential" use, and adoption of Amendment No. 904 to Title 20 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code, amending Districting Map No. 9 rezoning the subject property from PC
to the R -2 District with a 5 -foot front yard setback, as depicted on Exhibit 41 and #2, attached
hereto; and
IC
ADOPTED this 6th day of July 2000, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Agajanian, Gifford, Kranzlev, McDaniel, Selich
BY: —7
Larry Tucker, Tucker, Secretary
NOES: None
ABSENT:
GPA No. 99 -2(C)
July 6, 2000