HomeMy WebLinkAbout1989 - A request to modify the garage setback as approved on the final setback map for Tract No. 9260. The approved setbacks are 20 feet for the house and 3 feet or 20 feet for the garage. The applicant requ - 1917 Yacht Enchantress RESOLUTION NO. 1989
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING STAFF APPROVAL
NO. SA2015-010 FOR A MODIFIED GARAGE SETBACK OF
BETWEEN 3 FEET AND 13 FEET FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1917 YACHT ENCHANTRESS (PA2015-123)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1, STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by John J. Schroder with respect to property located at 1917
Yacht Enchantress, and legally described as Lot 46 of Tract No. 9260, requesting a staff
approval for a modified garage setback.
2. The applicant requests to modify the required garage setback as approved on the final
setback map for Tract 9260. The approved setbacks are 20 feet for the house and 3
feet or 20 feet for the garage. The applicant requests to change the garage setback to
a varied setback between 3 feet and 13 feet.
3. The subject property is located within the Broadmoor& Pacific View Planned Community
(PC-18) Zoning District and the General Plan Land Use Element category is Single-Unit
Residential Detached (RS-D).
4. The subject property is not located within the coastal zone.
5. A final setback map was reviewed and approved by the Community Development
Director (Director) when the Broadmoor & Pacific View Planned Community (PC-18)
was developed in the mid-1970s. The PC-18 Development Plan states that the
Director shall review future modifications of the setbacks shown on the map in view of
setbacks listed in the development plan and/or sound planning principles. To ensure
surrounding property owners are notified, the Director referred the request to the
Planning Commission for consideration and final action.
6. A public hearing was held on August 6, 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.
1. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15305, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines — Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land
Use Limitations). Class 5 exempts minor alterations in land use limitations in areas
with an average slope of less than 20 percent, which do not result in any changes in
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land use or density. The proposed project will alter the required setbacks, but will not
result in any physical change to the lot or existing structure, or any changes in land
use or density.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS.
1 . The property is located on a cul-de-sac in a gated community with private streets and
no public access.
2. The application of the required 3-foot garage setback will not serve to preserve open
space, visual interest, and neighborhood compatibility.
3. The modified garage setback of between 3 feet and 13 feet will not be detrimental to
the neighborhood, and will provide adequate access to the subject property, adequate
natural light and ventilation, and adequate variation in setbacks from the street.
4. The ability to stagger the garage will help to provide opportunities for better
architecture with less massing immediately adjacent to the street.
5. The increased flexibility of the garage setback will allow the property owner to design
around the existing Southern California Edison vault at the southeasterly corner of the
property.
6. In the case of the proposed project, the proposed third-car garage space will create an
additional off-street parking space which is a benefit to the property owner as well as
the neighborhood as a whole.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Staff Approval
No. SA2015-010, subject to the setbacks set forth in Exhibit 'A', which is attached hereto
and incorporated by reference.
2. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution
was adopted unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in
accordance with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 6T" DAY OF AUGUST, 2015.
AYES: BROWN, HILLGREN, KOETTING, KRAMER, WEIGAND, AND ZAK
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
ABSENT: LAWLER
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