HomeMy WebLinkAbout1969 - BALBOA ISLAND CONDOMINIUMS - An amendment to the Zoning Code (Title 20) to prohibit residential condominium projects in the R-BI Zoning District on Balboa Island and Little Balboa - 1 Citywide Project RESOLUTION NO. 1969
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL
ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. CA2014-007
AMENDING TITLE 20 (ZONING CODE) OF THE NEWPORT
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO PROHIBIT RESIDENTIAL
CONDOMINIUM PROJECTS IN THE R-BI ZONING DISTRICT
(PA2014-170)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. On November 12, 2014, the City Council initiated an amendment of the Zoning Code that
would prohibit residential condominium projects in the R-BI Zoning District on Balboa Island
and Little Balboa Island.
2. A public hearing was held on January 22, 2015, in the Council Chambers at 100 Civic
Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the meeting was
given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and
oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
The code amendment is categorically exempt under Section 15305, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines — Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations) because the properties involved have an average slope of less than 20 percent;
and the proposed amendment would not result in any changes in land use or density.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS.
1. On June 9, 1997, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 97-20, which amended the
Zoning Code to prohibit residential condominium development and conversions in the R-
1.5 Zoning District, which, at that time, covered residential areas of Balboa Island and
Little Balboa Island.
2. When the Zoning Code was comprehensively updated in 2010, the prohibition on
residential condominium development and conversions in the R-BI Zoning District (the
successor to the R-1.5 Zoning District) was inadvertently omitted.
3. In the R-BI Zoning District on Balboa Island and Little Balboa Island, the historic pattern of
development consists of one (1) primary dwelling unit on a parcel and the addition of a
small apartment accessory dwelling unit. This development pattern contributes to the
unique character of Balboa Island and Little Balboa Island.
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4. Residential condominium development and conversions are not consistent with the
smaller lot sizes and historic pattern of development in the R-BI Zoning District on Balboa
Island and Little Balboa Island.
5. General Plan Land Use Element Policy LU 1.1 calls for the maintenance and
enhancement of the beneficial and unique character of the different neighborhoods,
business districts, and harbor that together identify Newport Beach.
6. Reinstating the prohibition on residential condominiums in the R-BI District would assist in
maintaining the beneficial and unique character of Balboa Island and Little Balboa Island,
pursuant to General Plan Land Use Element Policy LU 1.1.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby recommends approval of Code
Amendment No. CA2014-007 as set forth in Exhibit "A."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 22nd DAY OF JANUARY, 2015.
AYES: HILLGREN, KOETTING, KRAMER AND MYERS
NOES:
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EXHIBIT A
Code Amendment No. CA2014-007
Table 2-1 within of Section 20.18.020 (Residential Zoning Districts Land Uses and Permit
Requirements) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended to include the
following text with all other provisions of Section 20.42.090 remaining unchanged:
Two-Unit Dwellings P(1) P Section
20.48 18
* Uses Not Listed.Land uses that are not listed in the table above,or are not shown in a particular zoning district,are not allowed,except as
provided by Chapter 20.12(Interpretation of Zoning Code Provisions).
** Includes R-1-6,000,R-1-7,200,and R-1-10,000.
(1) Condominium projects and condomhniwm conversions are not permitted in the R-BI Zoning District.