HomeMy WebLinkAbout2013-12-03_2_City- Comments to Land Use Element-Revised draft -FOR PUBLIC RECORD 12-2-13 (3)December 2, 2013
City of Newport Beach
Land Use Element- Advisory Committee
Ed Selich, Chairman
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach CA
COMMENTS RE. PROPOSED REVISIONS TO LAND USE ELEMENT -
PLEASE DISTRIBUTE AND ENTER INTO THE PUBLIC RECORD
We have had the opportunity to only briefly review the proposed revisions to the
Land Use Element in Attachment no. 2 of the information package, as have been
submitted to the Committee for its review and discussion at the December 3,
2013 meeting. Following are our comments which we request be considered by
the Committee (reference is based on handwritten page numbers).
Goal LU1- Request that language be included to read: a family oriented
community serving residents and visitors.
LU 1.x3 - Compatible Land Uses- request that language be included to read:
Where there are areas in close proximity to residential areas, that the mix of uses
be complimentary both physically and by type of use to the character that would
promote use, safety and enjoyment of the commercial and marine recreational
areas by residents and visitors.pg. 8
LU 3.2- Growth and Change- request that language be modified to include
reference to : provide place for people to interact and enjoy an area "as a
destination" – remove reference to "congregate" as this suggests assemblies and
loitering which could detract from economic viability and integrity of an area. Pp.
9 -10
LU 3.30pportunities for Change: request that language be modified to include
"encourage marine and outdoor oriented dining and recreational uses..." and
"support the establishment of Destinations used by regular residents and visitors,
while preserving the character of the dense, residential neighborhoods in close
proximity to each major commercial and recreational area ". Pg. 10
LU 6.6.1 Hospital Supporting Uses integrated with residential neighborhoods -
Request harmonization of Land Use and other related plans so that Medical,
counselling and similar institutional -type uses are clustered and encouraged
proximite to major health care facilities(eg Hoag), and not be permitted in zones
where not compatible with other mix of uses —Lido Village, Cannery Village,
McFadden,etc. p 22
LU 6.7.2 Marine -based businesses- request that there be policy to consider
incentives for other compatible uses in marine areas which provide platform for
economic development and use by residents, visitors. Request that the City
revisit the Specific Plan for Cannery Village and McFadden, expand to include
Lido Village, and provide specific mix of permitted and not permitted uses. Also
recommend that "marine uses" be expanded to include all waterfront recreation
considering bay and ocean beaches, and the entire menu of recreational outdoor
activities, not just boating. P. 29
Districts in Marine area(Lido, Cannery, McFadden, Balboa Village —
Comments refer to pp. 29 -34
Provide for mix of uses which serve family residential and visitors, promote
economic vitality, are environmentally sustainable, and which do not have
adverse impact on nearby residential neighborhoods.
Recommended permitted Uses:
-Hotel
- Restaurant
- Retail boutique
- Recreational
- Entertainment - Cultural
Recommended incompatible uses:
-Tatoo parlors
-Bars
- Medical(counselling, physician,etc)
- Religious and other institutional
Establish Concentration parameters for certain uses: bars
Establish program for amortization for Non - conforming uses to facilitate transition
to compatible mix of uses. No automatic or implicit "grandfathering ". Any use
subject to CUP would be subject to criteria,above, and public review process.
Take measures to preserve the integrity of the surrounding residential
neigh borhoods(parking management, traffic,etc.)
LU 6.9 X "Vested Uses% Replace this concept with conventionally accepted
planning principles concerning conforming and non - conforming uses.
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A related topic not addressed in the Land Use Element's current construct, but
which we request be addressed includes commitment to adherence and
compliance with Plan goals and provisions.
I appreciate the Committee's consideration of these important principles and
proposed modifications to the draft Land Use element, and their incorporation
into this, the Local Coastal and Specific Plans.
Denys H. OBERMAN- Resident and Community Stakeholder