HomeMy WebLinkAbout02_PAM Capital Management, Inc. Residential Condominiums Tentative Parcel Map_PA2021-154CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STAFF REPORT
November 10, 2021
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT: PAM Capital Management, Inc. Residential Condominiums (PA2021-154)
▪Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2021-007
▪County Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-146
SITE LOCATION: 616 and 616 ½ Poinsettia Avenue
APPLICANT/
OWNER: PAM Capital Management, Inc.
PLANNER: Afshin Atapour, Assistant Planner
949-644-3212 or aatapour@newportbeachca.gov
LAND USE AND ZONING
•General Plan Land Use Plan Category: RT (Two Unit Residential)
•Zoning District: R-2 (Two-Unit Residential)
PROJECT SUMMARY
A request for a tentative parcel map for two-unit condominium purposes. A single-family
residence has been demolished and a new duplex is currently under construction. No
waivers of Title 19 (Subdivisions) are proposed. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow
each unit to be sold individually.
RECOMMENDATION
1)Conduct a public hearing;
2)Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15315 under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) of the CEQA
Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because
it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3)Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Tentative Parcel Map
No. NP2021-007 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
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DISCUSSION
•A single-family residence has been demolished and a new duplex is currentlyunder construction, which will provide the Zoning Code-required, two-car parking
per unit. Vehicular access will be maintained from the alley.
•The subject property is a 4.1 percent sloping lot and measures 3,540 square feetin area.
•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 dwelling is consistent with this designation and atentative parcel map for condominiums does not change the use.
•The new condominium project will conform to current Newport Beach MunicipalCode (NBMC) requirements and will meet all Title 19 (Subdivisions) standards.
•The Tentative Parcel Map will be subject to park fees and fair share fees for one
additional dwelling unit. The addition of one dwelling unit will also add to the City’shousing supply.
•Public improvements will be required of the developer per NBMC Section
19.28.010 (General Improvement Requirements) and Section 66411 (Local
Agencies to Regulate and Control Design of Subdivisions) of the Subdivision MapAct. Public improvements, such as repairing and replacing broken and/orotherwise damaged sidewalk panels and curb/gutter along the Poinsettia Avenueproperty frontage and alley, new sod or low groundcovers of the type approved by
the City shall be installed throughout the Poinsettia Avenue parkway fronting the
development site, and removal of hardscape and gravel within the PoinsettiaAvenue parkway frontage, will be required of the applicant per the NBMC andSubdivision Map Act.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15315 under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) of the State CEQA Guidelines. 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 subject property is rectangular in shape with a slope of 4.1 percent. The
Tentative Parcel Map is for condominium purposes for two dwelling units, conforms to the
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General Plan land use and Zoning Code development standards, 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 NBMC. 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:
Attachments: ZA 1 Draft Resolution
ZA 2 Vicinity Map ZA 3 Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2021-007 County Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-146
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Attachment No. ZA 1
Draft Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. ZA2021-###
A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. NP2021-007 FOR TWO (2)-UNIT
CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 616 AND 616 ½
POINSETTIA AVENUE (PA2021-154)
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1.An application was filed by PAM Capital Management, Inc (Applicant), with respect to
property located at 616 and 616 ½ Poinsettia Avenue, and legally described as Lot 18,
Block 643 of the Corona del Mar Tract, requesting approval of a tentative parcel map.
2.The applicant requests a tentative parcel map for two (2)-unit condominium purposes. A
single-family residence has been demolished and a new duplex is currently under
construction. No waivers of Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) Title 19
(Subdivisions) are proposed. The tentative parcel map would allow each unit to be sold
individually.
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 not located within the coastal zone; therefore, a coastal
development permit is not required.
5.A public hearing was held on November 10, 2021, online via Zoom. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the hearing 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 hearing.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1.This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to
Section 15315 under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) of the CEQA Guidelines, California
Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment.
2.The Class 15 exemption allows the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for
residential, commercial, or industrial use into four (4) 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 (2) years, and the parcel does not
have an average slope greater than 20 percent. The subject property is rectangular in shape
with a slope of 4.1 percent. The Tentative Parcel Map is for condominium purposes for two
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(2) dwelling units, conforms to the General Plan land use and Zoning Code development
standards, and is consistent with all of the requirements of the Class 15 exemption.
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 NBMC Section 19.12.070 (Required Findings for Action on
Tentative Maps):
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 (2)-unit residential condominium purposes. A
single-family residence has been demolished and a new duplex is currently under
construction. The proposed subdivision and improvements are consistent with the
density of the R-2 Zoning District and the RT General Plan Land Use Designation.
2. 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 two (2)-unit residential development because it is
regular in shape (rectangular and 4.1 percent slope). A single-family residence has
been demolished and a new duplex is currently under construction.
2. The subject property is accessible from the alley and is adequately served by all
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.A single-family residence has been demolished and a new duplex is currently under
construction.
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 CEQA Guidelines – Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions).
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.
2.Public improvements will be required of the developer per NBMC Section 19.28.010
(General Improvement Requirements) and Section 66411 (Local Agencies to
Regulate and Control Design of Subdivisions) of the Subdivision Map Act. Public
improvements, such as repairing and replacing broken and/or otherwise damaged
sidewalk panels and curb/gutter along the Poinsettia Avenue property frontage and
alley, new sod or low groundcovers of the type approved by the City shall be installed
throughout the Poinsettia Avenue parkway fronting the development site, and
removal of hardscape and gravel within the Poinsettia Avenue parkway frontage, will
be required of the applicant per the NBMC and Subdivision Map Act.
3.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
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determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of
property within a subdivision.
Fact 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.
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 property was previously developed with a residential use and is located 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.
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.
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Fact in Support of Finding:
1.The Tentative Parcel Map and any future improvements are subject to Title 24 of the
California Code of Regulations (the California Building Code) that requires new
construction to meet minimum heating and cooling efficiency standards depending
on location and climate. The Newport Beach Building Division enforces Title 24
compliance through the plan check and inspection process.
Finding:
I.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.
Fact in Support of Finding:
1.The two (2)-unit development under construction adds one (1) additional dwelling
unit where previously, a single-family residential dwelling was developed. The two
(2)-unit dwelling that is proposed for construction is consistent with the intended uses
of the R-2 Zoning District, which allows two (2) residential units on the property.
Therefore, the Tentative Parcel Map for condominium purposes will help the City in
meeting its regional housing need by adding one (1) additional dwelling unit.
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.
Fact in Support of Finding:
1.The new two (2)-unit dwelling 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.
Fact in Support of Finding:
1.The subject property is not located within the Coastal Zone.
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SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1.The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby finds this project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section
15315 under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code
of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential to have a
significant effect on the environment.
2.The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Tentative Parcel
Map No. NP2021-007, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A,” which is attached
here to and incorporated by reference.
3.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 NBMC Title 19
Subdivisions.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 10th DAY OF NOVEMBER, 2021.
______________________________
Jaime Murillo
Zoning Administrator
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EXHIBIT “A”
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Planning Division
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 final.
3.The building permit for the new construction shall not be final until after recordation of the
parcel map.
4.This approval shall expire and become void unless exercised within 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 19 (Subdivisions) of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
5.Prior to recordation of the parcel map, park fees for one (1) additional unit shall be paid
(currently $30,217).
6.Prior to recordation of the parcel map, fair share fees for one (1) additional unit shall be
paid (currently $2,016).
7.Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall pay any unpaid administrative
costs associated with the processing of this application to the Planning Division.
8.Construction activities shall comply with Section 10.28.040 (Construction Activity – Noise
Regulations) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, which restricts hours of noise-
generating construction activities that produce noise to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and
6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Noise-generating construction activities are not allowed
on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays.
9.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 PAM Capital Management, Inc. Residential Condominiums, including, but not
limited to, Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2021-007 (PA2021-154). 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
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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 Department
10.A parcel map shall be recorded. The Map shall be prepared on the California coordinate
system (NAD83). 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 Sections 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 images will not be accepted.
11.Prior to 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
(1-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 construction project.
12.Prior to recordation of the parcel map, all improvements shall be constructed as required
by Ordinance and the Public Works Department.
13.Prior to recordation of the parcel map, all damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk along the
Poinsettia Avenue frontage and all damaged alley panels along the alley frontage shall
be reconstructed per City Standard.
14.Prior to recordation of the parcel map, the existing City street tree along the Poinsettia
Avenue frontage shall be protected in place.
15.Prior to recordation of the parcel map, 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.
16.Prior to recordation of the parcel map, all existing overhead utilities shall be
undergrounded.
17.No above ground improvements are permitted within the 5-foot rear alley setback area.
18.Prior to recordation of the parcel map, hardscape and gravel within the Poinsettia
Avenue parkway frontage shall be removed.
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19. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, new sod or low groundcovers of the type
approved by the City shall be installed throughout the Poinsettia Avenue parkway
fronting the development site.
20. An encroachment permit is required for all work activities within the public right-of-way.
21. All improvements shall comply with the City’s sight distance requirement. See City
Standard 110-L.
22. All on-site drainage shall comply with the latest City Water Quality requirements.
23. 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.
Fire Department
24. A fire sprinkler system shall be installed for each individual dwelling unit.
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Attachment No. ZA 2
Vicinity Map
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VICINITY MAP
Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2021-007
(PA2021-154)
616 and 616 ½ Poinsettia Avenue
Subject Property
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Attachment No. ZA 3
Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2021-007
County Tentative Parcel Map No. 2021-146
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N40°34'27"E 30.01'N49°29'28"W 117.96'N49°29'48"W 117.96'N40°34'42"E 30.02'
LOT 18
TRACT 643
C.D.M.
M.M. 3/41-42
POINSETTIA AVENUECL
ALLEYCL
LOT 18
BLOCK 643
CORONA DEL MAR
M.M. 3/41-42
SITE ADDRESS
616 POINSETTIA AVENUE
CORONA DEL MAR, CA 92625
(APN: 459-231-09)
SHEET 1 OF 1
TENTATIVE PARCEL
MAP NO. 2021-146
MAY 2021
SCALE = 1" = 16'
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA 92646PHONE:(714)488-5006 FAX:(714)333-4440
APEXLSINC@GMAIL.COM
PREPARED BY: A. R. H.
PAUL D. CRAFT, P.L.S. 8516
LICENSE EXPIRES 12/31/22
OWNER/DEVELOPER:
PAM CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, INC., A CALIFORNIA
CORPORATION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN BELOW IS
SITUATED IN THE COUNTY OF ORANGE, STATE
OF CALIFORNIA, AND DESCRIBED AS
FOLLOWS:
LOT 18 IN BLOCK 643 OF CORONA DEL MAR IN
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, COUNTY OF
ORANGE, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP
RECORDED IN BOOK 3, PAGES 41-42 OF
MISCELLANEOUS MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF
THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID ORANGE
COUNTY.
Exp. 12/31/22
No. 8516PROFESSIONALLAND
S
URVEYORPAULD O M INICK
CRAFTS
T
ATE OF CAL I F O R NIADATE
JN: 21055
10/27/2021
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