HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-16 - Amending Policy 4.4.2-1 of City of Newport Beach Local Coastal Program Coastal Land Use Plan to Approve Local Coastal Program Amendment No. LC2017-002, as Modified by the California Coastal Commission (PA2017-047)RESOLUTION NO. 2019-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING POLICY 4.4.2-1
OF CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH LOCAL COASTAL PROGRAM
COASTAL LAND USE PLAN TO APPROVE LOCAL COASTAL
PROGRAM AMENDMENT NO. LC2017-002, AS MODIFIED BY
THE CALIFORNIA COASTAL COMMISSION (PA2017-047)
WHEREAS, Section 30500 of the Public Resources Code requires each county and city
to prepare a local coastal program ("LCP") for that portion of the coastal zone within its
jurisdiction;
WHEREAS, the California Coastal Commission ("Coastal Commission") effectively
certified the City of Newport Beach ("City") LCP on January 13, 2017, and the City assumed
coastal development permit -issuing authority on January 30, 2017;
WHEREAS, LCP Amendment No. LC2017-002 is necessary to correct and clarify LCP
Implementation Plan regulations relating to shoreline protective devices, height limits and
modifications and variances;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission of the City of
Newport Beach on May 4, 2017, in the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Center Drive,
Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the public hearing was given
in accordance with California Government Code Section 54950 et. seq. ("Ralph M. Brown Act"),
Chapter 20.62 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code ("NBMC"), and Title 14 of the California
Code of Regulations ("CCR") Section 13515. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented
to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this public hearing. At the conclusion of the
public hearing, the Planning Commission voted (5 ayes, 1 nay, 1 absent) to adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2055, recommending City Council approval of LCP Amendment
No. LC2017-002;
WHEREAS, public hearings were held by the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
("City Council") on July 11, 2017, and September 12, 2017, in the Council Chambers located
at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of
the public hearing was given in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, NBMC and 14 CCR
Section 13515. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the City
Council at this public hearing;
WHEREAS, pursuant to 14 CCR Section 13515, review drafts of LCP Amendment No.
LC2017-002 were made available and a notice of the availability was distributed a minimum of six
weeks prior to the City Council public hearing;
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WHEREAS, on September 12, 2017, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2017-56
authorizing the submittal of LCP Amendment No. LC2017-002 to the Coastal Commission;
WHEREAS, Resolution No. 2017-56 specified that LCP Amendment No. LC2017-002
shall not become effective until approval by the Coastal Commission and adoption, including any
modifications suggested by the Coastal Commission, by resolution(s) and/or ordinance(s) of the
City Council;
WHEREAS, at the July 11, 2018 Coastal Commission hearing in Scotts Valley, California,
the Coastal Commission approved the first part of the LCP Amendment No. LC2017-002 with
modifications;
WHEREAS, on November 13, 2018, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2018-16
approving the first part of LCP Amendment No. LC2017-002 with the Coastal Commission
modifications;
WHEREAS, at the December 12, 2018 Coastal Commission hearing in Newport Beach,
California, the Coastal Commission approved, with modifications, LCP Amendment Request No.
4-17 Part C (LCP-5-NPB-17-0084-1), which contained the remaining portions of LCP Amendment
No. LC2017-002; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 12, 2019, in the Council Chambers
located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the
hearing was given in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, NBMC and California Public
Resources Code Section 30503. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and
considered by, the City Council at this hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach resolves as follows:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Newport Beach, California, hereby amends
Policy 4.4.2-1 of the LCP Coastal Land Use Plan to adopt LCP Amendment No. LC2017-002
with Coastal Commission's suggested modifications, which shall read as follows:
4.4.2-1. Maintain the 35 -foot height limitation in the Shoreline Height Limitation Zone, as
graphically depicted on Map 4-3, with the exceptions described below. As with all
permitted development, exceptions to the Shoreline Height Limitation Zone shall
only be allowed when it is designed and sited to protect existing views to and
along the ocean and scenic coastal areas, to be visually compatible with the
character of surrounding areas, and, where feasible, to restore and enhance
visual quality in visually degraded areas.
A. The peaks of sloped roofs shall be permitted to exceed the height limit by
five feet.
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B. Structures used as places of worship may be allowed to exceed the height
limit up to a maximum of 70 feet.
C. Governmental facilities may be allowed to exceed the height limit where
the increase in height is necessary to accommodate design features
required for the facility to function, such as lifeguard towers, tsunami
warning sirens, and architectural design features that accommodate
emergency vehicles or essential equipment.
D. Boat cranes used in conjunction with an approved marine -oriented
nonresidential use may be allowed to exceed the height limit up to a
maximum operating height of 70 feet.
E. Chimneys and vents, dormers, elevator shafts, enclosed stairwells,
mechanical equipment, skylights and roof windows and other similar
fixtures and exterior structures may be permitted to exceed the height limit
when required by building or safety codes and/or when regulated by the
certified Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan to insure appropriate
proportionality with the main structure.
F. Flagpoles mounted on tops of buildings located in nonresidential coastal
zoning districts may be allowed to exceed the height limit by up to 20 feet.
G. Light Standards may be permitted to exceed the height limit to the
minimum height required to effectively illuminate the subject area.
H. An alternation or addition to a landmark building may be allowed to exceed
the height limit by up to 20 feet.
Solar equipment and panels used for the production of solar energy are
not subject to the height limit pursuant to State law.
J. Telecom facilities may be permitted to exceed the height limit up to a
maximum of 15 feet.
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K. Site -Specific Exceptions:
1. Marina Park located at 1600 West Balboa Boulevard: A single, up to
maximum 73 -foot -tall faux lighthouse architectural tower, that creates
an iconic landmark for the public to identify the site from land and water
as a boating safety feature, may be allowed. No further exceptions to
the height limit shall be allowed, including but not limited to, exceptions
for architectural features, solar equipment or flag poles. Any
architectural tower that exceeds the 35 -foot height limit shall not
include floor area above the 35 -foot height limit, but shall house
screened communications or emergency equipment, and shall be sited
and designed to reduce adverse visual impacts and be compatible with
the character of the area by among other things, incorporating a
tapered design with a maximum diameter of 34 -feet at the base of the
tower. Public viewing opportunities shall be provided above the 35 -feet,
as feasible. (Resolution 2013-44).
2. Former City Hall Complex at 3300 Newport Blvd and 475 32nd Street:
• At least 75% of the total area of the site shall be 35 feet in height or
lower.
• Buildings and structures up to 55 feet in height with the peaks of
sloping roofs and elevator towers up to 60 feet in height, provided
it is demonstrated that development does not adversely impact
public views.
• Architectural features such as domes, towers, cupolas, spires, and
similar structures may be up to 65 feet in height.
• Buildings and structures over 35 feet in height, including
architectural features, shall not occupy more than 25 percent of the
total area of the site.
• Buildings and structures over 45 feet in height, architectural
features, shall not occupy more than 15 percent of the total area of
the site.
• With the exception of a fire station, all buildings and structures over
35 feet in height, including architectural features, shall be setback
a minimum of 60 feet from the Newport Boulevard right-of-way and
70 feet from the 32nd Street right-of-way.
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• A fire station may be located in its current location and may be up
to 40 feet in height. A fire station may include architectural features
up to 45 feet in height to house and screen essential equipment.
• The purpose of allowing limited exceptions to the 35 -foot height limit
on this site is to promote vertical clustering resulting in increased
publically accessible on-site open space and architectural diversity
while protecting existing coastal views and providing new coastal
view opportunities. (Resolution 2016-29).
Section 2: The LCP, including LCP Amendment No. LC2017-002, will be carried out fully
in conformity with the California Coastal Act.
Section 3: The City Council hereby authorizes City staff to submit this resolution for
determination by the Executive Director of the Coastal Commission that this action is legally
adequate to satisfy the specific requirements of Coastal Commission's December 12, 2018 action
on LCP Amendment Request No. 4-17 Part C (LCP-5-NPB-17-0084-1).
Section 4: The recitals provided in this resolution are true and correct and are incorporated
into the operative part of this resolution.
Section 5: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution is, for
any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity or
constitutionality of the remaining portions of this resolution. The City Council hereby declares that
it would have passed this resolution, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase
hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or
phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6: Pursuant to the authority and criteria contained in the California
Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), LCP Amendment No. LC2017-002 is statutorily exempt
from CEQA pursuant to Section 15265(a)(1) of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations,
and Chapter 3 of the Coastal Act. Section 15265(a)(1), which exempts local governments from
the requirements of preparing an environmental impact report or otherwise complying with
CEQA in connection with the adoption of a Local Coastal Program.
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Section 7: This resolution shall not become effective for thirty (30) days and until, the
Executive Director of the Coastal Commission certifies that this resolution complies with the
Coastal Commission's December 12, 2018 action on LCP Amendment Request No. 4-17 Part
C (LCP-5-NPB-17-0084-1).
ADOPTED this 12th day of February, 2019
ATTEST:
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Leilani I. Brown
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
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Diane B. Dixon
Mayor
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I, Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council is seven; the foregoing resolution, being Resolution
No. 2019-16 was duly introduced before and adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting
of said Council held on the 121h day of February, 2019; and the same was so passed and adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Member Brad Avery, Council Member Joy Brenner, Council Member Jeff
Herdman, Council Member Kevin Muldoon, Mayor Pro Tem Will O'Neill,
Mayor Diane Dixon
NAYS: None
ABSENT: Council Member Duffy Duffield
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of
said City this 131h day of February, 2019.
Leilani r Brown
City Clerk
Newport Beach, California