HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2019-055_ 20200929_LCP Amendment Request LetterCommunity Development Department
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, California 92660
949 644-3200
newportbeachca.gov/communitydevelopment
September 29, 2020
Amber Dobson
District Manager
301 E. Ocean Blvd., Suite 300
Long Beach, CA 90802
Re: Local Coastal Program Amendment
Dear Ms. Dobson:
The City of Newport Beach (City) hereby submits the following two-part amendment to its
certified Local Coastal Program (LCP). The two parts include: Part A) Amendment to
Setback Map S-1A; and Part B) Correcting and Clarifying Provisions Related to Minimum
Lot Size and Dimensions, Overlays and Public Hearing Notice Requirements, as
summarized below:
Part A- Amendment to Setback Map S-1A (West Newport)
This proposed amendment to the Implementation Plan of the City’s Local Coastal Program
would amend Setback Map S-1A of Section 21.80.040 to change the setbacks applicable to
6501/6503 Seashore Drive to match the setbacks of surrounding properties.
The property is currently developed with a residential duplex and 2 two-car garages
constructed in 1951 and expanded in 1979. The property has a complicated background
and the past decisions affecting the application of required setbacks are not entirely clear.
However, as a result, the setbacks applicable to the property are not comparable with other
properties in the vicinity. Although no new development is proposed, the amendment would
establish setbacks and buildable area applicable to future development of the property
comparable with other properties in the vicinity.
Additional information related to the Part A- Amendment to Setback Map S-1A is provided
as Attachment A, including all related enclosures.
Part B- Correcting and Clarifying Provisions Related to Minimum Lot Size and
Dimensions, Overlays and Public Hearing Notice Requirements
This proposed amendment to the Implementation Plan of the City’s Local Coastal Program
minor clean-up items affecting different sections of the IP as follows:
• Amendment to Section 21.18.030 (Residential Coastal Zoning Districts
General Development Standards) The Zoning Code allows residential lots to
be subdivided to create lots with smaller sizes and dimensions than required by
that zone, provided the lot size and dimensions are not less than the original
underlying lots on the same block face and in the same zoning district. However,
this provision was inadvertently left out of the certified Implementation Plan of the
LCP. This amendment would correct that oversight and make the LCP consistent
with existing Zoning Code provisions.
• Amendment to 21.28.010 (Purposes of Overlay Zoning Districts) Overlay
zoning districts are a common tool to modify a base zoning district for a specific
area. While overlay zoning districts typically provide a higher level of regulation
(more restrictive) than the base zoning classification, they can also permit
exceptions or be less restrictive. In cases where conflicting standards are given
by an overlay district and the base zoning, those of the overlay district typically
control. This amendment will clarify the code intent.
• Amendment to 21.62.020(B) (Method of Notice Distribution) Prescribed
methods of notice distribution include: publication in a newspaper of general
circulation; mailing to affected property owner, local agencies, nearby property
owners and residents, persons requesting notice, and the California Coastal
Commission; and posting of a sign and notice. In lieu of mailed notice, Subsection
21.62.020(B)(4) authorizes the Director to choose alternative notice specified by
State law. To eliminate ambiguity and provide clarification of the alternative
afforded by State law, the amendment will clearly specify that the alternative is to
publish a one-eighth page display advertisement in a newspaper of general
circulation within the City.
Additional information related to the Part B Amendment is provided as Attachment B,
including all related enclosures.
Summary and Contact
For each of the two parts of the amendment, the enclosures include a full copy of the
Planning Commission and City Council staff reports, resolutions, ordinances, minutes, public
notices, correspondence, and LCP amendment language. If you need any additional
information regarding this LCP Amendment request, please contact me at (949) 644-3209
or by e-mail at jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov. The City of Newport Beach looks forward to
working with you and your staff to review this amendment request.
Sincerely,
Attachments:
A- Part A of Amendment related to Setback Map S1-A (West Newport)
B- Part B of Amendment related to Correcting and Clarifying Provisions Related to
Minimum Lot Size and Dimensions, Overlays and Public Hearing Notice
Requirements