HomeMy WebLinkAbout1675 - RECOMMEND TO ADOPT CA_PARKING STANDARDS FOR DUPLEXES AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONSRESOLUTION NO. 1675
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING
ADOPTION OF CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2005 -008
RELATED TO PARKING STANDARDS FOR DUPLEXES
AND CONDOMINIUM CONVERSIONS (PA 2005 -168).
WHEREAS, in 1994, the City Council adopted amendments to the condominium
conversions standards of Title 19 in an effort to facilitate the conversion of smaller rental
units to potential affordable ownership units, and while maintaining a balance of rental and
ownership opportunities; and
WHEREAS, the amendments to the condominium conversion standards were
anticipated to increase home ownership which eventually would improve the visual
character of the area by providing a greater sense of pride in ownership and a vested
interest in the maintenance of the property; and
WHEREAS, on June 28, 2005 the City Council determined that the desired effects
of the original objectives of the 1994 Code Amendment may not have been achieved and
introduced Ordinance No. 2005 -12 amending the parking requirements for residential
conversion projects consisting of 3 or more units to provide the number of off - street
parking spaces in conformance with current parking standards; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 20.66 of the Municipal Code currently requires properties
within the R -2 zoning district to provide a minimum of 1.5 parking spaces per unit, with the
exception of R -2 properties located with the Coastal Zone or within the area of Old Corona
del Mar, where a minimum of 2 spaces per unit must be provided; and
WHEREAS, at the June 28, 2005 City Council meeting, the Council directed the
Planning Commission to review potential amendments to Title 20 of the Municipal Code
to establish a consistent parking requirement for all duplexes and evaluate the
condominium conversion parking regulations of Title 19 applicable to duplexes; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission on August 4, 2005, held duly noticed
public hearing regarding this code amendment; and
WHEREAS, by simplifying the parking standards of Chapter 20.66 of the
Municipal Code to require that all R -2 zoned properties provide a minimum of 2 spaces
per unit, an equitable and consistent application of parking standards for R -2 properties
will be achieved; and
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WHEREAS, the current condominium conversion regulations of Title 19 (Section
19.64.070.A) allow the conversion of a duplex to comply with the minimum number of
off - street parking spaces that were required at the time of original construction, provided
there is a minimum of 1 covered space per dwelling unit; and
WHEREAS, by maintaining the current minimum parking regulations for the
conversions of duplexes, the City risks preserving older non - conforming housing stock
that is more reliant on street parking and constructed to older building code standards;
and
WHEREAS, the proposed action is not defined as a project under the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it involves general policy and procedure
making activities not associated with a project or a physical change in the environment
(Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED
SECTION 1: Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code shall be amended to
revise Section 20.66.030 (Off- Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required), specifically
related to the minimum parking requirements for Two - Family Residential uses as follows:
Off -Street Parking and Loading Spaces Required
Use Classification Off -Street Parking Spaces Off -Street
Loading Spaces
RESIDENTIAL
TWO - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL R -1.5 District: 2 per unit with a - --
minimum of 2 enclosed per site.
All other districts: 2 per unit,
including 1 covered.
All other provisions of Chapter 20.66 shall remain unchanged.
SECTION 2: Title 19 (Subdivision Code) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code
shall be amended to revise Section 19.64.070.A as follows:
"A. Off - Street Parking Requirements
1. Residential Conversions. The minimum number, and the design and
location of, off - street parking spaces shall be provided in conformance
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with the provisions of Chapter 20.66 of the Municipal Code (Off-Street
Parking and Loading Regulations) in effect at the time of approval of the
conversion.
2. Nonresidential Conversions. The number of off - street parking spaces that
were required at the time of original construction shall be provided. on the
same property to be converted to condominium purposes, and the design
and location of such parking shall be in conformance with the provisions of
Chapter 20.66 of the Municipal Code (Off - Street Parking and Loading
Regulations)."
All other provisions of Chapter 19.64 shall remain unchanged.
SECTION 3: Should the City Council adopt the amendment to Title 19 (Subdivision
Code), the effective date of the ordinance should be 6 months from the date of adoption
and that any condominium conversion application of a duplex deemed complete prior to
the effective date of the ordinance should not be subject to the amendment.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 4TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2005.
AYES: Eaton, Hawkins, Cole, Toerge,
Tucker. McDaniel and Henn
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
BY:
Michael Tae e, Chaifman
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