HomeMy WebLinkAbout1639 - RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT_MARINERS MILE SPECIFIC PLAN REGULATIONS RELATED TO LANDSCAPINGRESOLUTION NO. 1639
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING APPROVAL TO THE CITY
COUNCIL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE MARINER'S MILE SPECIFIC
PLAN REGULATIONS RELATED TO LANDSCAPING (PA2004 -104)
WHEREAS, the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan District (SP -5) requires the use of
the Ligustrum j. 'Texanum', in the required frontage planter area, and requires a
minimum of 1 Washingtonia robusta per each 18 feet of street frontage in the required
frontage planter area.
WHEREAS, Ligustrum j. 'Texanum' is a fast growing shrub with a 6 -9 foot high
mature size which leads to high maintenance requirements. Additionally, the existing
requirement of 1 Washingtonia robusta palm per each 18 of street frontage is excessive
and will create a more dense crowding of palms than necessary to achieve the
landscape goals of the Mariner's Mile Strategic Vision and Design Framework.
WHEREAS, the amendment is desired to give property owners flexibility when
selecting a shrub species but limits their choices to three shrubs with physical
characteristics that will ensure the visual coherence and constancy among Mariner's
Mile properties described in the Strategic Vision and Design Framework.
WHEREAS, the amendment is desired to assure that excessive numbers of
palms are not required on lots not large enough to support 1 per each 18 feet while still
meeting the goals of the Mariner's Mile Strategic Vision and Design Framework by
requiring 1 palm tree per each 30 feet of frontage.
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission initiated the proposed amendments on
May 20, 2004.
WHEREAS, Both City and private landscape professionals have been consulted
regarding the two shrub species selected and the reduction in number of required
palms.
WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on June 17, 2004 in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time,
place and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning
Commission at this meeting.
WHEREAS, The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The proposed amendments to Section 20.42.050(M) of the Mariner's mile
Specific Plan (SP -5) are consistent with the intent of the existing Specific
Plan Landscape Regulations.
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2. The proposed amendments to Section 20.42.050(M) of the Mariner's Mile
Specific Plan (SP -5) are consistent with the intent of the Mariner's Mile
Strategic Vision and Design Framework.
3. The proposed amendments to the Section 20.42.050(M) of the Mariner's
mile Specific Plan (SP -5) are consistent with the General Plan and will not
be detrimental to the City of Newport Beach.
4. The addition of two shrub species will allow some variation and options for
developers and property owners but, are similar in physical characteristics
so the goal of continuity through common landscaping among all
properties will be achieved.
5. The reduction in the number of required Washingtonia robusta (Mexican
fan palm) from 1 per each 18 feet of street frontage to 1 per every 30 feet
will still provide enough palms to achieve the palm continuum as detailed
in the Mariner's Mile Strategic Vision and Design Framework.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the
City of Newport Beach hereby recommends approval of Code Amendment No. 2004-
006 for the proposed amendments to the Mariner's Mile Specific Plan landscape
regulations (Code Section 20.42.050(M)) pertaining to shrub and palm landscaping
requirements as proposed in Exhibit "A ".
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 17'h DAY OF JUNE 2004.
AYES: Eaton, Cole, McDaniel, Selich and Tucker
ABSENT: Kiser and Toerqe
BY:
Earl McDaniel, Chairman
BY:
Michae rge, Secretary