HomeMy WebLinkAbout1453 - RECOMMEND APPROVAL TO AMEND UPPER CASTAWAYS PC DISTRICT REGULATIONSRESOLUTION NO. 1453
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING TO
THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDMENT OF
THE UPPER CASTAWAYS PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
WHEREAS, as part of the development and implementation of the Newport
Beach General Plan the Land Use Element has been prepared; and
WHEREAS, Section 20.94.020 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides
that amendments to a Planned Community Development Plan must be approved by a Resolution
of the Planning Commission setting forth full particulars of the amendment, and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has conducted a public hearing on May
22, 1997, at which time this amendment to the Upper Castaways Planned Community
Development Regulations was discussed and determined to be in conformance with the Newport
Beach General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides specific procedures
for the implementation of Planned Community zoning for properties within the City of Newport
Beach, and
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach has determined that the proposed
amendment is exempt under Class 5 (minor changes in land use limitations), from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, and
Amendment No. 859
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission desires to amend Section III by adding
No. 14, 15, and 16 of the Upper Castaways Planned Community District Regulations to
read as follows:
SECTION III
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
14. ARBORS AND TRELLISES
Arbors and trellises are allowed in all residential front yard setbacks and must maintain a
minimum of four (4) feet from the front property line where property lines are created. Five
(5) foot side yard setbacks shall be required. The area of such structures shall not exceed
forty (40) square feet with a maximum height often (10) feet. Arbors and trellises must be
at least 50% open and are permitted to attach to fencing provided that the height of said
fencing meets the requirements of the Upper Castaways Planned Community Development
standards.
At street intersections (to include driveway intersections with streets), no such appurtenance
shall exceed thirty (30) inches in height above street pavement grade within the triangle
bounded by the right -of -way lines and a connecting line drawn between points thirty (30)
feet distant from the intersection of the "right -of -way lines prolonged.
15. FIREPLACES AND BARBECUES
Freestanding fireplaces and barbecues are permitted in all residential side and rear setback
areas provided a four (4) foot side yard setback is maintained and a four (4) foot rear yard
setback is maintained for these structures. The height shall be limited to a maximum of ten
(10) feet.
At street intersections (to include driveway intersections with streets), no such appurtenance
shall exceed thirty (30) inches in height above street pavement grade within the triangle
bounded by the right -of -way lines and a connecting line drawn between points thirty (30)
feet distant from the intersection of the right -of -way lines prolonged.
16. STRUCTURES IN COMMON AREAS
Freestanding structure such as entry arbors, trellises, and colonnades are permitted in
common areas. Said structures are limited to twelve (12) feet in height, a minimum of 50 %
open and shall maintain a setback of four (4) feet from adjacent properties.
Freestanding fireplaces or barbecues in common areas are permitted with a maximum
height of ten (10) feet and subject to compliance with the requirements of the Uniform
Amendment No. 959
Building Code. Fireplaces and barbecues must maintain a four (4) foot setback from
property lines.
ADOPTED this 22 day of May , 1997, by the following vote, to wit:
BY
Garold Adams,
CHAIRMAN
B
Edward Selich,
SECRETARY
AYES Fuller, Rideeway, Kranzley
Adams, Gifford. Ashley
NOES none
ABSENT none
Amendment No. 859