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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STAFF REPORT
November 10, 2016
Agenda Item No. 3
SUBJECT: 514-516 Avocado Avenue Tentative Parcel Map (PA2016-162)
514, 5141/2, 516, and 516 '/2 Avocado Avenue
• Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2016-018
• County Tentative Parcel Map No. 2016-143
APPLICANT: FWP Avocado, LLC
OWNER: FWP Avocado, LLC
PLANNER: Chelsea Crager, Assistant Planner
(949) 644-3227, ccrager@newportbeachca.gov
ZONING DISTRICT/GENERAL PLAN
• Zone: R-2 (Two-Unit Residential)
• General Plan: RT (Two-Unit Residential)
PROJECT SUMMARY
A Tentative Parcel Map for two-unit condominium purposes. Two, two-unit dwellings
were demolished and will be replaced with a new two-unit dwelling on two adjoining lots,
which are currently under construction. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow each unit
to be sold individually. No deviations to Title 19 (Subdivisions) development standards
are proposed with this application.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Tentative Parcel Map
No. NP2016-018 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
DISCUSSION
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• Two two-unit duplexes were demolished and will be replaced with two new two-
unit duplexes. Each new two-unit duplex will provide the Zoning Code required
two-car parking per unit.
• The two existing duplexes were built on a single lot; however two underlying legal
lots exist. The proposed map maintains the underlying legal lot dimensions with a
two-unit condominium project on each lot.
• Approval of the Tentative Parcel Map will allow each unit to be sold individually.
• The property is designated for two-unit residential use by the General Plan and
Zoning Code. The new two-unit dwellings are consistent with this designation
and a tentative parcel map for condominium purposes does not change the use.
• The property is within the Coastal Zone and is designated as Two-Unit
Residential (RT-D).
• The new condominium project will conform to the current Newport Beach
Municipal Code requirements and meet all Title 19 standards.
• Public improvements will be required of the applicant per the Municipal Code and
Subdivision Map Act.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15315, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions).
The Class 15 exemption allows the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for
residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is
in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are
required, all services and access to the proposed parcels are available, the parcel was
not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the parcel
does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. The Tentative Parcel Map is
for condominium purposes and is consistent with all of the requirements of the Class 15
exemption.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of this application was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of
property within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding intervening rights-of-
way and waterways), including the applicant, and posted on the subject property at least
10 days before the scheduled hearing, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal
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Code. Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted
at City Hall and on the City website.
APPEAL PERIOD:
An appeal may be filed with the Director of Community Development within 10 days
following the date of action. For additional information on filing an appeal, contact the
Planning Division at (949) 644-3200.
Prepared by:
Chelsea Crager, A7 tant Planner
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Attachments: ZA 1 Draft Resolution
ZA 2 Vicinity Map
ZA 3 County Tentative Parcel Map No. 2016-143
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Attachment No. ZA 1
Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. ZA2016-###
A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. NP2016-018 FOR TWO, TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM
PURPOSES LOCATED AT 514, 514 1/2, 516, AND 516 1/2
AVOCADO AVENUE (PA2016-162)
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Garrett Calacci, with respect to property located at 514, 514
'/2, 516, and 516 '% Avocado Avenue, and legally described as Lots 26 and 27, Tract 682
requesting approval of a tentative parcel map.
2. The applicant proposes a Tentative Parcel Map for two-unit condominium purposes.
Two, two-unit dwellings were demolished and will be replaced with a new two-unit
dwelling on two adjoining lots. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow each unit to be
sold individually. No deviations to Title 19 (Subdivisions) development standards are
proposed with this application.
3. The subject property is located within the Two-Unit Residential (R-2) Zoning District and
the General Plan Land Use Element category is Two Unit Residential (RT).
4. The subject property is located within the coastal zone and is designated as Two Unit
Residential (RT-D).
5. A public hearing was held on November 10, 2016 in the Corona del Mar Conference
Room (Bay E-1st Floor) 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 Zoning Administrator at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This project is categorically exempt under Section 15315, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines — Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions).
2. The Class 15 exemption allows the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for
residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is
in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are
required, all services and access to the proposed parcels is available, the parcel was
not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the
parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. The Tentative Parcel
Map is for condominium purposes and is consistent with all of the requirements of the
Class 15 exemption.
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SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
The Zoning Administrator determined in this case that the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent
with the legislative intent of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and is approved
based on the following findings per Section 19.12.070 (Required Findings for Action on
Tentative Maps) of Title 19:
Finding:
A. That the proposed map and the design or improvements of the subdivision are consistent
with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, and with applicable provisions of
the Subdivision Map Act and this Subdivision Code.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map is for two, two-unit residential condominium purposes. Two
two-unit duplexes were demolished and will be replaced with two new two-unit
duplexes. The proposed subdivision and improvements are consistent with the density
of the R-2 Zoning District and the current General Plan Land Use Designation "Two-
Unit Residential."
2. General Plan Land Use Policy 4.2 allows residential lots to be re-subdivided to the
original underlying legal lots.
3. The subject property is not located within a specific plan area.
Finding:
B. That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The lot is physically suitable for a two-unit development because it is regular in shape.
2. The subject property is accessible from Avocado Avenue and the alley at the rear and
is adequately served by existing utilities.
Finding:
C. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause
substantial environmental damage nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or
their habitat. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the decision making body may
nevertheless approve such a subdivision if an environmental impact report was prepared
for the project and a finding was made pursuant to Section 21081 of the California
Environmental Quality Act that specific economic, social, or other considerations make
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infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the environmental
impact report.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The site was previously developed with two two-unit dwellings and will be replaced
with two new two-unit dwellings.
2. The property is located in an urbanized area that does not contain any sensitive
vegetation or habitat.
3. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15315 (Article 19 of Chapter 3), of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines — Class 15 (Minor Land
Alterations).
Finding:
D. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map is for residential condominium purposes. All improvements
associated with the project will comply with all Building, Public Works, and Fire Codes,
which are in place to prevent serious public health problems. Public improvements will
be required of the developer per Section 19.28.010 (General Improvement
Requirements) of the Municipal Code and Section 66411 (Local Agencies to Regulate
and Control Design of Subdivisions) of the Subdivision Map Act. All ordinances of the
City and all Conditions of Approval will be complied with.
Finding:
E. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within
the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the decision making body may approve a
map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided and that
these easements will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the
public. This finding shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established
by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to the
City Council to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access
through or use of property within a subdivision.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The design of the development will not conflict with easements acquired by the public
at large, for access through, or use of property within the proposed development,
because there are no public easements located on the property.
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Finding:
F. That, subject to the detailed provisions of Section 66474.4 of the Subdivision Map Act, if
the land is subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation
Act of 1965 (Williamson Act), the resulting parcels following a subdivision of the land
would not be too small to sustain their agricultural use or the subdivision will result in
residential development incidental to the commercial agricultural use of the land.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The property is not subject to the Williamson Act because the subject property is not
designated as an agricultural preserve and is less than 100 acres in area.
2. The site, developed for residential use, lies in a Zoning District that permits residential
uses.
Finding:
G. That, in the case of a "land project' as defined in Section 11000.5 of the California
Business and Professions Code: (1) there is an adopted specific plan for the area to be
included within the land project, and (2) the decision making body finds that the proposed
land project is consistent with the specific plan for the area.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. California Business and Professions Code Section 11000.5 has been repealed by the
Legislature. However, this project site is not considered a "land project' as previously
defined in Section 11000.5 of the California Business and Professions Code because
the project site does not contain 50 or more parcels of land nor is it located within the
boundaries of a specific plan.
2. The project is not located within a specific plan area.
Finding:
H. That solar access and passive heating and cooling design requirements have been
satisfied in accordance with Sections 66473.1 and 66475.3 of the Subdivision Map Act.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map and any future improvements are subject to Title 24 of the
California Building Code that requires new construction to meet minimum heating and
cooling efficiency standards depending on location and climate. The Newport Beach
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Building Division enforces Title 24 compliance through the plan check and inspection
process.
Finding:
1. That the subdivision is consistent with Section 66412.3 of the Subdivision Map Act and
Section 65584 of the California Government Code regarding the City's share of the
regional housing need and that it balances the housing needs of the region against the
public service needs of the City's residents and available fiscal and environmental
resources.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The proposed two-unit dwellings are consistent with the R-2 Zoning District which
allows two residential units on each property. Therefore, the Tentative Parcel Map for
condominium purposes will not affect the City in meeting its regional housing need.
Finding:
J. That the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing sewer system
will not result in a violation of existing requirements prescribed by the Regional Water
Quality Control Board.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The new two-unit dwellings will be designed so that wastewater discharge into the
existing sewer system complies with the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB) requirements.
Finding:
K. For subdivisions lying partly or wholly within the Coastal Zone, that the subdivision
conforms with the certified Local Coastal Program and, where applicable, with public
access and recreation policies of Chapter Three of the Coastal Act.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The subject property is located within the Coastal Zone. The subdivision conforms to
the Local Coastal Program because the Costal Land Use category is Two-Unit
Residential (RT-D).
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
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1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Tentative Parcel
Map No. NP2016-017 (PA2016-162), subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit A,
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. This action shall become final and effective 10 days after the adoption of this
Resolution unless within such time an appeal or call for review is filed with the Director
of Community Development in accordance with the provisions of Title 19 Subdivisions,
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016
Patrick J. Alford, Zoning Administrator
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING
1. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless
specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
2. Subsequent to the recordation of the parcel map, the applicant shall apply for a
building permit for a description change of the subject project development from
"duplex" to "condominium." The development will not be condominiums until this permit
is finaled. The building permit for the new construction shall not be finaled until after
recordation of the parcel map.
3. This approval shall expire and become void unless exercised within twenty-four (24)
months from the actual date of review authority approval, except where an extension
of time is approved in compliance with the provisions of Title 20 (Planning and Zoning)
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
4. To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees,
and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages,
actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and
expenses (including without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of
every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly
or indirectly) to City's approval of 514-516 Avocado Avenue Parcel Map including, but not
limited to, Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2016-018 (PA2016-162). This indemnification
shall include, but not be limited to, damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of
suit, attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action,
causes of action, suit or proceeding whether incurred by applicant, City, and/or the
parties initiating or bringing such proceeding. The applicant shall indemnify the City for
all of City's costs, attorneys' fees, and damages which City incurs in enforcing the
indemnification provisions set forth in this condition. The applicant shall pay to the City
upon demand any amount owed to the City pursuant to the indemnification requirements
prescribed in this condition.
Public Works Conditions
5. A Parcel Map shall be recorded. The Map shall be prepared on the California
coordinate system (NAD88). Prior to recordation of the Map, the surveyor/engineer
preparing the map shall submit to the County Surveyor and the City of Newport Beach
a digital-graphic file of said map in a manner described in Section 7-9-330 and 7-9-337
of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual,
Subarticle 18. The Map to be submitted to the City of Newport Beach shall
comply with the City's CADD Standards. Scanned imaged will not be accepted.
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6. Prior to the recordation of the parcel map, the surveyor/engineer preparing the map shall
tie the boundary of the map into the Horizontal Control System established by the County
Surveyor in a manner described in Sections 7-9-330 and 7-9-337 of the Orange County
Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18. Monuments
(one inch iron pipe with tag) shall be set on each lot corner unless otherwise approved by
the Subdivision Engineer. Monuments shall be protected in place if installed prior to
completion of the construction project.
7. All improvements shall be constructed as required by the Ordinance and the Public
Works Department.
8. Reconstruct the existing broken and/or otherwise damaged concrete sidewalk panels,
curb and gutter along the Avocado Avenue frontage.
9. Reconstruct portions of the existing broken and/or otherwise damaged concrete alley.
Extent of the repair shall be determined by the Public Works Inspector.
10. All existing overhead utilities shall be undergrounded.
11. No above ground improvements shall be installed within the 5-foot alley setback.
12. All existing private, non-standard improvements within the public right-of-way and/or
extensions of private, non-standard improvements into the public right-of-way fronting
the development site shall be removed.
13. Each unit shall be served by its individual water meter and sewer lateral and cleanout.
Each water meter and sewer cleanout shall be installed with a traffic-grade box and
cover. Water meter and the sewer cleanout shall be located within the public right-of-
way.
14. An encroachment permit is required for all activities within the public right-of-way.
15. All improvements shall comply with the City's sight distance requirement. See City
Standard 110-L and Municipal Code 20.30.130.
16. In case of damage done to public improvements surrounding the development site by
the private construction, additional reconstruction within the public right-of-way could
be required at the discretion of the Public Works Inspector.
17. All on-site drainage shall comply with the latest City Water Quality requirements.
18. All unused water services to be abandoned shall be capped at the main (corporation
stop) and all unused sewer laterals to be abandoned shall be capped at property line.
If the sewer lateral to be abandoned has an existing cleanout, abandonment shall
include removal of the cleanout riser, the 4TT box and the wye. Sewer lateral shall
then be capped where the wye used to be.
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19. Per the Municipal Operations Department, the two (2) existing Hong Kong Orchid trees
along the 514 and 514 '/z Avocado Avenue frontage shall be removed and replaced
with one (1) new 36-inch box Lavender Trumpet Tree.
20. Per the Municipal Operations Department, one (1) new 36-inch box Lavender Trumpet
Tree shall be installed along the 516 and 516 Y2 Avocado Avenue frontage.
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Item No. 3a:Additional Materials Received- Staff
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RESOLUTION NO. ZA2016-###
A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. NP2016-018 FOR TWO, TWO-UNIT CONDOMINIUM
PURPOSES LOCATED AT 514, 514 %, 516, AND 516
AVOCADO AVENUE (PA2016-162)
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Garrett Calacci, with respect to property located at 514, 514
'/z, 516, and 516 '/2 Avocado Avenue, and legally described as Lots 26 and 27, Tract 682
requesting approval of a tentative parcel map.
2. The applicant proposes a Tentative Parcel Map for two-unit condominium purposes.
Two, two-unit dwellings were demolished and will be replaced with a new two-unit
dwelling on two adjoining lots. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow each unit to be
sold individually. No deviations to Title 19 (Subdivisions) development standards are
proposed with this application.
3. The subject property is located within the Two-Unit Residential (R-2) Zoning District and
the General Plan Land Use Element category is Two Unit Residential (RT).
4. The subject property is located within the coastal zone and is designated as Two Unit
Residential (RT-D).
5. A public hearing was held on November 10, 2016 in the Corona del Mar Conference
Room (Bay E-1st Floor) 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 Zoning Administrator at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This project is categorically exempt under Section 15315, of the State CEQA (California
Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines— Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions).
2. The Class 15 exemption allows the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for
residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is
in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are
required, all services and access to the proposed parcels is available, the parcel was
not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the
parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. The Tentative Parcel
Map is for condominium purposes and is consistent with all of the requirements of the
Class 15 exemption.
Zoning Administrator-November 10, 2016
Item No. 3a:Additional Materials Received- Staff
514-516 Avocado Avenue Condominiums (PA2016-162)
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
The Zoning Administrator determined in this case that the Tentative Parcel Map is consistent
with the legislative intent of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and is approved
based on the following findings per Section 19.12.070 (Required Findings for Action on
Tentative Maps) of Title 19:
Finding:
4AThat the proposed map and the design or improvements of the subdivision are
consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, and with applicable
provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this Subdivision Code.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map is for two, two-unit residential condominium purposes. Two
two-unit duplexes were demolished and will be replaced with two new two-unit
duplexes. The proposed subdivision and improvements are consistent with the density
of the R-2 Zoning District and the current General Plan Land Use Designation "Two-
Unit Residential."
2. General Plan Land Use Policy 4.2 allows residential lots to be re-subdivided to the
original underlying legal lots.
3. The subject property is not located within a specific plan area.
Finding:
47A. That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The lot is physically suitable for a two-unit development because it is regular in shape.
2. The subject property is accessible from Avocado Avenue and the alley at the rear and
is adequately served by existing utilities.
Finding:
�AThat the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the decision making body
may nevertheless approve such a subdivision if an environmental impact report was
prepared for the project and a finding was made pursuant to Section 21081 of the
California Environmental Quality Act that specific economic, social, or other
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considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in
the environmental impact report.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The site was previously developed with two two-unit dwellings and will be replaced
with two new two-unit dwellings.
2. The property is located in an urbanized area that does not contain any sensitive
vegetation or habitat.
3. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15315 (Article 19 of Chapter 3), of
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines — Class 15 (Minor Land
Alterations).
Finding:
6-.A. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause
serious public health problems.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map is for residential condominium purposes. All improvements
associated with the project will comply with all Building, Public Works, and Fire Codes,
which are in place to prevent serious public health problems. Public improvements will
be required of the developer per Section 19.28.010 (General Improvement
Requirements) of the Municipal Code and Section 66411 (Local Agencies to Regulate
and Control Design of Subdivisions) of the Subdivision Map Act. All ordinances of the
City and all Conditions of Approval will be complied with.
Finding:
-7-.A. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within
the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the decision making body may approve a
map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided and that
these easements will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the
public. This finding shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established
by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to the
City Council to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access
through or use of property within a subdivision.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The design of the development will not conflict with easements acquired by the public
at large, for access through, or use of property within the proposed development,
because there are no public easements located on the property.
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Finding:
�AThat, subject to the detailed provisions of Section 66474.4 of the Subdivision Map Act,
if the land is subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land
Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act), the resulting parcels following a subdivision of
the land would not be too small to sustain their agricultural use or the subdivision will
result in residential development incidental to the commercial agricultural use of the land.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The property is not subject to the Williamson Act because the subject property is not
designated as an agricultural preserve and is less than 100 acres in area.
2. The site, developed for residential use, lies in a Zoning District that permits residential
uses.
Finding:
-9-.AThat, in the case of a "land project' as defined in Section 11000.5 of the California
Business and Professions Code: (1) there is an adopted specific plan for the area to be
included within the land project; and (2) the decision making body finds that the proposed
land project is consistent with the specific plan for the area.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. California Business and Professions Code Section 11000.5 has been repealed by the
Legislature. However, this project site is not considered a 'land project' as previously
defined in Section 11000.5 of the California Business and Professions Code because
the project site does not contain 50 or more parcels of land nor is it located within the
boundaries of a specific plan.
2. The project is not located within a specific plan area.
Finding:
4&A=That solar access and passive heating and cooling design requirements have been
satisfied in accordance with Sections 66473.1 and 66475.3 of the Subdivision Map Act.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Tentative Parcel Map and any future improvements are subject to Title 24 of the
California Building Code that requires new construction to meet minimum heating and
cooling efficiency standards depending on location and climate. The Newport Beach
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Building Division enforces Title 24 compliance through the plan check and inspection
process.
Finding:
44-.A. That the subdivision is consistent with Section 66412.3 of the Subdivision Map Act and
Section 65584 of the California Government Code regarding the City's share of the
regional housing need and that it balances the housing needs of the region against the
public service needs of the City's residents and available fiscal and environmental
resources.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The proposed two-unit dwellings are consistent with the R-2 Zoning District which
allows two residential units on each property. Therefore, the Tentative Parcel Map for
condominium purposes will not affect the City in meeting its regional housing need.
Finding:
4-2L.A=That the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing sewer
system will not result in a violation of existing requirements prescribed by the Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The new two-unit dwellings will be designed so that wastewater discharge into the
existing sewer system complies with the Regional Water Quality Control Board
(RWQCB) requirements.
Finding:
44-.A. For subdivisions lying partly or wholly within the Coastal Zone, that the subdivision
conforms with the certified Local Coastal Program and, where applicable, with public
access and recreation policies of Chapter Three of the Coastal Act.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1 . The subject property is located within the Coastal Zone. The subdivision conforms to
the Local Coastal Program because the Costal Land Use category is Two-Unit
Residential (RT-D).
4-.2. The project is not located between the nearest public road and the sea or shoreline of
any body of water located within the coastal zone: therefore, the public access and
recreation policies of chapter 3 of the Coastal Act are not applicable.
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SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Tentative Parcel
Map No. NP2016-017 (PA2016-162), subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit A,
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. This action shall become final and effective 10 days after the adoption of this
Resolution unless within such time an appeal or call for review is filed with the Director
of Community Development in accordance with the provisions of Title 19 Subdivisions,
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2016
Patrick J. Alford, Zoning Administrator