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January 23, 2020
Chair Koetting closed the public hearing.
Motion made by Commissioner Lowrey and seconded by Commissioner Rosene to approve the staff
recommendation.
AYES:
NOES:
Koetting, Weigand, Lowrey, Ellmore, Klaustermeier, Kleiman, Rosene
None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ITEM NO.4 RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STANDARDS CODE AND LCP AMENDMENTS (PA2019-070)
Site Location: Citywide
Summary:
Amendments to Title 20 (Zoning Code) and Title 21 (Local Coastal Program Implementation Plan) of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) revising development standards applicable to single-and two-
unit residential development. Specifically, the proposed amendments would reduce bulk and mass
associated with future residential development as follows:
Revisions to Third Floor Standards
• Third floor step backs would apply to covered deck areas (currently applies only to enclosed floor
area).
• Third floor side step backs would apply to lots 30 feet wide or greater (currently applies to lots wider
than 30 feet).
• Third floor standards would apply to Balboa Island (currently exempt).
• Maximum covered third floor area (enclosed or unenclosed) limited to 50 percent of buildable area.
Uncovered deck area would remain unrestricted.
Clarification of Gross Floor Area
• Unfinished attics with a ceiling height of 6 feet or higher would count as floor area (currently only
finished attics count).
• Covered patios, decks, and balconies above the first floor would count as floor area unless completely
open on at least two sides, rather than one side.
• Carports only open on one side would count as floor area.
Single-Unit and Two-Unit Dwellings in RM Zone
Existing third floor and open space standards applicable to R-1 and R-2 zones would now apply to single-
and two-unit dwellings in RM zones.
Recommended Action:
This item has been removed from the calendar to allow additional legal review of the proposed
amendments to ensure compliance with recent changes in State law.
Chair Koetting announced the item is continued to February 20, 2020.
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
ITEM NO. 5 AB 881 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS) AND SB 330 (HOUSING CRISIS ACT OF 2019)
City Planning Consultant David Blumenthal reported in 2019 the California Legislature declared a statewide
housing crisis, which will remain in effect until 2025, and adopted 18 new laws that impact housing. Senate
Bill (SB) 13, Assembly Bill (AB) 68, and AB 881 impact the regulation of accessory dwelling units (ADU). SB
330 applies to development projects comprised of solely residential units; mixed-use projects with two-thirds
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