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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPA2019-070_20200309_Community Meeting Email NoticeFrom: Rodriguez, Clarivel Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2020 12:50 PM Subject: Residential Design Standards Community meeting, Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m.- Newport Beach Civic Center Attachments: Residential Design Standards Community Meeting.pdf Good Afternoon, The City of Newport Beach Community Development Department will be hosting a second community meeting regarding proposed changes to residential design standards intended to minimize bulk and mass associated with current residential development trends. The meeting will be on Monday, March 9 at 6 p.m. in the Civic Center Community Room located next to the Council Chambers at Newport Beach Civic Center. Please see attached flyer for more information. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me. Thank you, CLARIVEL RODRIGUEZ Community Development Department Assistant to the Community Development Director crodriguez@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3232 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 100 Civic Center Drive, First Floor Bay B, Newport Beach, California 92660 | newportbeachca.gov The City of Newport Beach Community Development Department will be hosting a second community meeting regarding proposed changes to residential design standards intended to minimize bulk and mass associated with current residential development trends. WHEN? Monday, March 9, 2020, 6 p.m. WHERE? Civic Center Community Room 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, CA 92660 WHAT? Draft amendments to the Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program have been completed and are available at https://www.newportbeachca.gov/residentialdesignstandards Notable changes include:  Revisions to 3rd Floor Standards  3rd floor step backs would apply to covered deck areas (currently applies only to enclosed floor area).  3rd floor side step backs would apply to lots 30 feet wide or greater (currently applies to lots wider than 30 feet).  3rd floor standards would apply to Balboa Island (currently exempt).  Maximum covered 3rd floor area (enclosed or unenclosed) limited to 50% 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 1st floor would count as floor area unless completely open on at least 2 sides.  Carports only open on one side would count as floor area.  Single-Unit and Two-Unit Dwellings in the RM Zone  3rd floor and open space standards would now apply to single- and two-unit dwellings in RM zone (no changes to allowed height limit). If you have any questions, please contact Jaime Murillo, Principal Planner, 949-644-3209 or jmurillo@newportbeachca.gov.