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HomeMy WebLinkAboutIV(b)_General Plan Land Use Element Policy Matrix Attachment No. 3 General Plan Land Use Element Policy Matrix Newport Beach Policy Analysis Matrix 1, April 27, 2023 Policy Revised Policy LU 1.2 Citywide Identity While recognizing the qualities that uniquely define its neighborhoods and districts, promote the identity of the entire City that differentiates it as a special place within the Southern California region. (Imp 1.1) Recognize the qualities that uniquely define Newport Beach’s neighborhoods and districts that promote a cityside identity unique to the Southern California region. (Imp 1.1) LU 1.5 Economic Health Encourage a local economy that provides adequate commercial, office, industrial, and marine-oriented opportunities that provide employment and revenue to support high-quality community services. (Imp 1.1, 24.1) Support the local economy through the provision of adequate commercial, office, industrial, and marine-oriented opportunities that provide employment and revenue creation opportunities to support the provisions of high-quality community services. (Imp 1.1, 24.1) LU 2.2 Sustainable and Complete Community Emphasize the development of uses that enable Newport Beach to continue as a self-sustaining community and minimize the need for residents to travel outside of the community for retail, goods and services, and employment. (Imp 1.1, 24.1) Support uses that allow Newport Beach to maintain its ability to be self- sustaining and maximize locally accessible opportunities for retail, goods and services, and employment. (Imp 1.1, 24.1) LU 2.5 Harbor and Waterfront Uses Preserve the uses of the Harbor and the waterfront that contribute to the charm and character of Newport Beach and provide needed support for recreational and commercial boaters, visitors, and residents, with appropriate regulations necessary to protect the interests of all users as well as adjoining residents. (Imp 1.1, 2.5, 5.1, 21.4, 24.1) Preserve Harbor and the waterfront uses and activities that contribute Newport Beach’s character and provide needed support for recreational and commercial boaters, visitors, and residents to protect the interests of all residents and users of local resources. (Imp 1.1, 2.5, 5.1, 21.4, 24.1) LU 3.3 Opportunities for Change Provide opportunities for improved development and enhanced environments for residents in the following districts and corridors, as specified in Polices 6.3.1 through 6.22.7: ▪ West Newport: consolidation of retail and visitor-serving commercial uses, with remaining areas developed for residential units ▪ West Newport Mesa: re-use of underperforming commercial and industrial properties for offices and other uses that support Hoag Hospital’s medical activities, improvement of remaining industrial properties adjoining the City of Costa Mesa, accommodation of nonwater marine-related industries, and development of residential in proximity to jobs and services ▪ Santa Ana Heights: use of properties consistent with the adopted Specific Plan and Redevelopment Plan ▪ John Wayne Airport Area: re-use of underperforming industrial and office properties and development of cohesive residential neighborhoods in proximity to jobs and services ▪ Fashion Island/Newport Center: expanded retail uses and hotel rooms and development of residential in proximity to jobs and services, while limiting increases in office development ▪ Balboa Peninsula: more efficient patterns of use that consolidate the Peninsula’s visitor-serving and mixed uses within the core commercial districts; encourage marine-related uses especially along the bay front; integrate residential with retail and visitor-serving uses in Lido Village, McFadden Square, Balboa Village, and along portions of the Harbor frontage; re-use interior parcels in Cannery Village for residential and limited mixed-use and live/work buildings; and redevelop underperforming properties outside of the core commercial LU 3.3 – Transition of Land Uses Support opportunities for new development and improved physical environments in the following districts and corridors, as specified in Policies 6.3.1 through 6.22.7: ▪ West Newport: support consolidation of retail and visitor-serving commercial uses, and new residential opportunities ▪ Santa Ana Heights: support continued implementation of the adopted Specific Plan and Redevelopment Plan ▪ Fashion Island/Newport Center: support expansion of retail uses, hotel rooms and development of residential uses ▪ Balboa Peninsula: Support patterns of use that consolidate the Peninsula’s visitor-serving and mixed uses within the core commercial districts; encourage marine-related uses, especially along the bay front; integrate residential with retail and visitor-serving uses in Lido Village, McFadden Square, Balboa Village, and along portions of the Harbor frontage; re-use interior parcels in Cannery Village for residential and limited mixed-use and live/work buildings; and redevelop underperforming properties outside of the core commercial districts along the Balboa Boulevard corridor for residential. Infill development shall be designed and sited to preserve the historical and architectural fabric of these districts ▪ Mariners’ Mile: support vitalization of existing properties for retail, visitor-serving, and marine-related uses, integrated with residential ▪ Corona del Mar: support enhancement of public improvements and parking (Imp 1.1, 2.1, 5.1) Study, create, and consider the adoption of specific plans or other appropriate land use guidance for the following areas: ▪ West Newport Mesa: This area is generally bounded by the City of Costa Mesa to the north, Banning Ranch to the West State Route 55 to the east, and Hospital Road to the south. The area may be expanded to if warranted. The intent is to support a cohesive strategy that enhances existing land use or repurposes underperforming commercial and industrial uses or activities while facilitating new and varied housing, including workforce housing proximate to jobs, transportation, and services. Future land uses are intended to be appropriately located and sized to accommodate local community needs. ▪ Airport Area: This area is generally bound by Jamboree Road, Campus Drive and State Route 73; however, this area could be expanded to include nearby sites if warranted. The intent for this area is to support flexible land use planning for the reuse and repurposing of existing non-residential uses and activities while allowing for additional and varying housing opportunities inclusive of workforce housing proximate to jobs, transportation, and services. The intent is to support neighborhood parks and other public services and that contribute to a cohesive urban, mixed-use character where residents and visitors can live, work, shop access services, and recreate. ▪ Coyote Canyon Landfill: This approximately 375-acre open space area is generally west of Newport Coast Drive, south of State Route 73, and east of the established Newport Ridge Planned Community. The intent for this area is to support a comprehensive land use vision that balances future land uses and activities with environmental stewardship. Future development is intended to support uses and activities the transition from a closed landfill site into a community and environmental amenity featuring area that supports a variety of Newport Beach Policy Analysis Matrix 2, April 27, 2023 Policy Revised Policy outdoor recreational uses such as golf, hiking, and nature interpretation along with complimentary housing opportunities. LU 3.4 Banning Ranch Prioritize the acquisition of Banning Ranch as an open space amenity for the community and region, consolidating oil operations, enhancing wetland and other habitats, and providing parkland amenities to serve nearby neighborhoods. If the property cannot be acquired within a time period and pursuant to terms agreed to by the City and property owner, allow for the development of a compact residential village that preserves the majority of the site as open space and restores critical habitat in accordance with Policies 6.3.1 through 6.5.5. (Imp 1.1, 2.1, 5.1, 14.7, 14.11) With the recent acquisition of Banning Ranch, encourage the property owner to prioritize the area as an open space amenity for the community and region, consolidating oil operations, enhancing wetland and other habitats, and providing parkland amenities to serve nearby neighborhoods. If the property cannot be acquired within a time period and pursuant to terms agreed to by the City and property owner, allow for the development of a compact residential village that preserves the majority of the site as open space and restores critical habitat in accordance with Policies 6.3.1 through 6.5.5. (Imp 1.1, 2.1, 5.1, 14.7, 14.11) LU 4.1 Land Use Diagram Support land use development consistent with the Land Use Plan. Figure LU1 depicts the general distribution of uses throughout the City and Figure LU2 through Figure LU15 depict specific use categories for each parcel within defined Statistical Areas. Table LU1 (Land Use Plan Categories) specifies the primary land use categories, types of uses, and, for certain categories, the densities/intensities to be permitted. The permitted densities/intensities or amount of development for land use categories for which this is not included in Table LU1, are specified on the Land Use Plan, Figure LU4 through Figure LU15. These are intended to convey maximum and, in some cases, minimums that may be permitted on any parcel within the designation or as otherwise specified by Table LU2 (Anomaly Locations). The density/intensity ranges are calculated based on actual land area, actual number of dwelling units in fully developed residential areas, and development potential in areas where the General Plan allows additional development. To determine the permissible development, the user should: a. Identify the parcel and the applicable land use designation on the Land Use Plan, Figure LU4 through Figure LU15 b. Refer to Figure LU4 through Figure LU15 and Table LU1 to identify the permitted uses and permitted density or intensity or amount of development for the land use classification. Where densities/intensities are applicable, the maximum amount of development shall be determined by multiplying the area of the parcel by the density/intensity. c. For anomalies identified on the Land Use Map by a symbol, refer to Table LU2 to determine the precise development limits. d. For residential development in the Airport Area., refer to the policies prescribed by the Land Use Element that define how development may occur. (Imp 2.1, 5.1, 10.2) Revise LU figures to reflect the addition of overlays. N/A LU 4.2 – Rezoning to Accommodate Housing Opportunities (new) Accommodate housing opportunities through the adoption of housing opportunity overlay zoning districts other land uses regulatory policy. The accommodate housing opportunities, the following areas are intended to be prioritized to support the accommodation of projected housing need in the community: ▪ Airport Environs Area: the intent is to support an average density of 50 dwelling units per gross acre to accommodate up to 2,577 total dwelling units within the area. Future residential development opportunities are intended to accommodate at least 30 dwelling units per gross acre. ▪ West Newport Mesa: the intent is to support an average density of 50 dwelling units per gross acre to accommodate up to 1,107 total dwelling units within the area. Residential development density is intended to accommodate no more than 18 dwelling units per gross acre. ▪ Newport Center: the intent is to support an average density of 60 dwelling units per gross acre to accommodate up to 2,439 total dwelling units within the area. Residential development is intended to accommodate no more than 18 dwelling units per gross acre. ▪ Dover / Westcliff: the intent is to support an average density of 50 dwelling units per gross acre to accommodate up to 521 total dwelling units within the area. Residential development is intended to accommodate no more than 18 dwelling units per acre. ▪ Banning Ranch: the intent is to allow an average density of 50 dwelling units per gross acre to accommodate up to 1,475 dwelling total dwelling units. ▪ Coyote Canyon: the intent is to allow an average density of 50 dwelling units per gross acre to accommodate up to 1,530 total dwelling units. within the area. Residential development is intended to accommodate up to 12 dwelling units per gross acre. ▪ 5th Cycle Housing Element Sites: the intent is to accommodate an average density of 50 dwelling units per gross acre to accommodate up to 327 total dwelling units. Appendix B of the certified 2021-2029 Housing Element identifies appropriate sites to accommodate future housing needs; however, not all sites may Newport Beach Policy Analysis Matrix 3, April 27, 2023 Policy Revised Policy transition, and other appropriate sites may be identified in the future. The goal is to have available adequate sites Citywide to accommodate the City’s projected housing needs. N/A LU 4.4 – Residential Uses and Residential Densities(new) Residential use on any property included within a housing opportunity area is intended to be allowed consistent with densities supported by Policy LU 4.1, Table LU 1 and Table LU 2. Development consistent with established housing opportunity area are consistent with the intent to General Plan land policies. The maximum density specified for the various areas identified in Policy LU 4.2 is an average over the entire area. Individual projects may be developed at a higher density specified by Policy 4.2 provided the total dwelling units are not exceeded. Density calculations and total units do not units permitted pursuant to state density bonus law. N/A LU 4.5 – Continuation of Existing Development (new) Existing uses may continue to operate provided they are legally established and consistent with the General Plan. The intent to provide additional housing opportunity in certain priority areas shall not affect existing rights to use property. N/A LU 4.7 – Redevelopment and Transfer of Development Rights (new) The intensity of existing allowed uses of a site may be reconstructed on the site as part of a mixed-use development provided the gross floor area allowed by the General Plan is not increased unless it is increased through a General Plan amendment or density bonus concession. The intensity of existing uses may be converted to other uses allowed by the underlying General Plan land use category provided that average daily trips and peak hour traffic trips are not increased above the trips from the existing allowed use. For example, office intensity may be converted to retail or service commercial, restaurants, or other nonresidential uses provided the General Plan land use category allows these uses. Nonresidential intensity not included as a component of a future residential project will remain within the General Plan allocations on a statistical area-wide basis. The City Council may transfer the intensity of a use to another site within the Statistical Area consistent with Policy LU 4.3 or Policy 6.15.3. N/A LU 4.8 – Housing Opportunity Overlay Zones (new) Housing opportunity area intended to consistent with state housing law, including the following provisions: ▪ Allow owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses by-right without discretionary review for developments in which 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower-income households; ▪ Allow a minimum of 16 units per site; ▪ Require developments to include a minimum density of 20 units per acre; ▪ Require that at least 50 percent of the lower-income need be accommodated on sites designated for residential use only or on sites zoned for mixed uses that accommodate all of the very low and low- income housing need, if those sites: 1.) allow 100 percent residential use, and 2.) require residential use occupy 50 percent of the total floor area of a mixed-use project. LU 5.1.3 Neighborhood Identification Encourage and support the identification of distinct residential neighborhoods. (Imp 1.1, 1.3) Encourage and support residential neighborhood identity through designed and development features that embody the unique character and qualities of individual neighborhoods. (Imp 1.1, 1.3) LU 5.2.3 Alley Design Improve and enhance the aesthetic quality of alleys without impacting service access. (Imp 6.1, 8.1) Support an aesthetic quality of alleys through design and development features. (Imp 6.1, 8.1) LU 5.3.4 Districts Integration of Residential and Nonresidential Uses Require that sufficient acreage be developed for an individual use located in a district containing a mix of residential and nonresidential uses to prevent fragmentation and ensure each use’s viability, quality, and compatibility with adjoining uses. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) Support individual uses located in areas containing residential, nonresidential, and mixed uses to provide sufficient square footage of land area to contribute to a site’s viability, quality, and compatibility. (Imp 2.1, 6.1) LU 6.2.4 Accessory Units Permit conditionally the construction of one granny unit (accessory age- restricted units for one or two adult persons who are sixty years of age or older) per single-family residence within single-family districts, provided that such units meet set back, height, occupancy, and other applicable regulations set forth in the Municipal Code. (Imp 2.1) Support the construction of ADU and JADUs in residential zones all zones that allow residential units consistent with state housing law. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.3.2 Acquisition for Open Space Support active pursuit of the acquisition of Banning Ranch as permanent open space, which may be accomplished through the issuance of state bonds, environmental mitigation fees, private fundraising, developer dedication, and similar techniques. (Imp 9.1, 14.7, 14.11, 30.2) Support use of Banning Ranch as permanent open space with residential opportunities, (Imp 9.1, 14.7, 14.11, 30.2) LU 6.4.2 Residential Accommodate a maximum of 1,475 residential units, which shall consist of a mix of single-family detached, attached, and multi-family units to provide a range of choices and prices for residents. (Imp 2.1) Newport Beach Policy Analysis Matrix 4, April 27, 2023 Policy Revised Policy Accommodate a maximum of 1,375 residential units, which shall consist of a mix of single-family detached, attached, and multi-family units to provide a range of choices and prices for residents. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.4.5 Planned Residential Village Require that Banning Ranch, if not retained as open space, be developed as a cohesive urban form that provides the sense of a complete and identifiable neighborhood. Establish a development pattern that ties together individual uses into a cohesive neighborhood addressing the location and massing of buildings, architecture, landscape, connective street grid and pedestrian walkways and trails, use of key landforms, and similar elements. (Imp 3.1, 4.1) No change currently. Will need to see City Councils thoughts on keeping language of residential features. LU 6.6.2 Residential Types Promote the development of a mix of residential types and building scales within the densities permitted by the “RM” (Figure LU18, Sub- Area C) designation, which may include single-family attached, townhomes, apartments, flats, and comparable units. Residential densities may be increased on a property as a means of promoting a variety of housing types within Newport Mesa, provided that the overall average density of 18 units per acre is not exceeded. (Imp 2.1) Promote the development of a mix of residential types and consistent with the densities permitted by the General Plan (Figure LU18, which may include single-family attached, townhomes, apartments, flats, and comparable units provided that the overall average density of 30 to 50 units per gross acre is not exceeded. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.9.2 Discouraged Uses Discourage the development of new office uses on the ground floor of buildings that do not attract customer activity to improve the area’s pedestrian character. (Imp 2.1) Discourage the development of new office uses on the ground floor of buildings that do not attract customer activity to improve the area’s pedestrian character while allowing for residential opportunities through mixed use development. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.10.1 Priority Uses Allow multi-family residential and mixed-use buildings that integrate residential above retail or live-work units throughout Cannery Village. Require mixed-use, live-work, or commercial buildings to be developed on corner parcels. (Imp 2.1) Allow multi-family residential and mixed-use buildings that integrate residential above retail or live-work units throughout Cannery Village. Require mixed-use, live-work, or commercial buildings to be developed on corner parcels unless neighborhood character allows for said development to be integrated. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.10.2 Residential Character and Architecture Require that residential buildings be designed to contribute to an overall neighborhood character, locating buildings along the street frontage to form a continuous or semi-continuous building wall. (Imp 2.1) Require that residential and mixed-use residential buildings be designed to contribute to an overall neighborhood character, locating buildings along the street frontage to form a continuous or semi-continuous building wall. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.10.3 Specific Plan Guidelines Utilize design and development guidelines for Cannery Village identified in the Cannery Village/McFadden Square Specific Plan. (Imp 3.1) NOTE: SUGGEST DELETION OF THIS POLICY LU 6.12.2 Specific Plan Guidelines Utilize design and development guidelines for McFadden Square identified in the Cannery Village/McFadden Square Specific Plan. (Imp 2.1) Utilize design and development guidelines for McFadden Square identified in the Objective Design Standards Manual. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.14.2 Newport Center [“MU-H3,” “CO-R,” “CO-M,” and “RM” designations] Provide the opportunity for limited residential, hotel, and office development in accordance with the limits specified by Tables LU1 and LU2. (Imp 2.1) Provide the opportunity for residential, along with limited hotel and office development in accordance with the limits specified by Tables LU1 and LU2. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.15.4 Priority Uses Accommodate office, research and development, and similar uses that support the primary office and business park functions such as retail and financial services, as prescribed for the “CO-G” designation, while allowing for the re-use of properties for the development of cohesive residential villages that are integrated with business park uses. (Imp 2.1) Accommodate office, research and development, and similar uses that support the primary office and business park functions such as retail and financial services, as prescribed for the “CO-G” designation, while allowing for the re-use of properties for the development of cohesive mixed use or residential villages that are integrated with business park uses. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.15.5 Residential and Supporting Uses Accommodate the development of a maximum of 2,200 multi-family residential units, including work force housing, and mixed-use buildings that integrate residential with ground level office or retail uses, along with supporting retail, grocery stores, and parklands. Residential units may be developed only as the replacement of underlying permitted nonresidential uses. When a development phase includes a mix of residential and nonresidential uses or replaces existing industrial uses, the number of peak hour trips generated by cumulative development of the site shall not exceed the number of trips that would result from development of the underlying permitted nonresidential uses. However, a maximum of 550 units may be developed as infill on surface parking lots or areas not used as occupiable buildings on properties within the Conceptual Development Plan Area depicted on Figure LU22 provided that the parking is replaced on site. (Imp 2.1) Accommodate the development of a maximum of 2,577 multi-family residential units, including work force housing, and mixed-use buildings that integrate residential with ground level office or retail uses, along with supporting retail, grocery stores, and parklands. Residential units may be developed only as the replacement of underlying permitted nonresidential uses. When a development phase includes a mix of residential and nonresidential uses or replaces existing industrial uses, the number of peak hour trips generated by cumulative development of the site shall not exceed the number of trips that would result from development of the underlying permitted nonresidential uses. However, a maximum of 550 units may be developed as infill on surface parking lots or areas not used as occupiable buildings on properties within the Conceptual Development Plan Area depicted on Figure LU22 provided that the parking is replaced on site. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.15.7 Overall Density and Housing Types Require that residential units be developed at a minimum density of 30 units and maximum of 50 units per net acre averaged over the total area of each residential village. Net acreage shall be exclusive of existing and new rights-of-way, public pedestrian ways, and neighborhood parks. Within these densities, provide for the development of a mix of building types ranging from townhomes to high-rises to accommodate a variety of household types and incomes and to promote a diversity of building masses and scales. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1) Require that residential units be developed at a minimum density of 30 units and maximum of 60 units per net acre averaged over the total area of each residential village. Net acreage shall be exclusive of existing and new rights- of-way, public pedestrian ways, and neighborhood parks. Within these densities, provide for the development of a mix of building types ranging from townhomes to high-rises to accommodate a variety of household types and incomes and to promote a diversity of building masses and scales. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1) LU 6.15.8 First Phase Development Density Require a residential density of 45 to 50 units per net acre, averaged over the first phase for each residential village. This shall be applied to 100 Require a residential density of 45 to 50 units per net acre, averaged over the first phase for each residential village. This shall be applied to 100 percent of properties in the first phase development area whether Newport Beach Policy Analysis Matrix 5, April 27, 2023 Policy Revised Policy percent of properties in the first phase development area whether developed exclusively for residential or integrating service commercial horizontally on the site or vertically within a mixed-use building. On individual sites, housing development may exceed or be below this density to encourage a mix of housing types, provided that the average density for the area encompassed by the first phase is achieved. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1) developed exclusively for residential or integrating service commercial horizontally on the site or vertically within a mixed-use building. On individual sites, housing development may exceed or be below this density to encourage a mix of housing types, provided that the average density for the area encompassed by the first phase is achieved. (Imp 2.1, 3.1, 4.1) LU 6.15.24 Primary Uses Accommodate professional office; aviation retail; automobile rental, sales, and service, subject to discretionary review of the Planning Commission; hotels; and ancillary retail, restaurant, and service uses that are related to and support the functions of John Wayne Airport, as permitted by the “AO” designation. (Imp 2.1) Accommodate residential; professional office; aviation retail; automobile rental, sales, and service, subject to discretionary review of the Planning Commission; hotels; and ancillary retail, restaurant, and service uses that are related to and support the functions of John Wayne Airport, as permitted by the “AO” designation. (Imp 2.1) LU 6.15.28 Priority Uses Encourage the development of retail, financial services, dining, hotel, and other uses that support the John Wayne Airport, the Airport Area’s office uses, and, as developed, its residential neighborhoods, as well as automobile sales and supporting uses at the MacArthur Boulevard and Bristol Street node. (Imp 2.1, 24.1) Encourage the development of retail, financial services, dining, hotel, and other uses that support the John Wayne Airport, the Airport Area’s office uses and, as developed or redeveloped, its residential neighborhoods, as well as automobile sales and supporting uses at the MacArthur Boulevard and Bristol Street node. (Imp 2.1, 24.1) LU 6.15.29 Priority Uses Encourage the development of administrative, professional, and office uses with limited accessory retail and service uses that provide jobs for residents and benefit adjoining mixed-use districts. (Imp 2.1, 24.1) Encourage the development of administrative, professional, and office uses that are in proximity or adjacent to residential uses; with limited accessory retail and service uses that provide jobs for residents and benefit adjoining mixed-use districts. (Imp 2.1, 24.1) LU 6.17.2 Improved Visual Image and Quality Implement streetscape improvements to enhance the area’s character and image as a gateway to Newport Beach and develop a stronger pedestrian environment at the commercial nodes. (Imp 20.1) Support the implementation of streetscape improvements to enhance an area’s unique character and support pedestrian-oriented environments in commercial nodes. LU 6.19.8 Integrating Residential-Site Planning Principles Permit properties developed for residential to locate the units along the Harbor frontage provided that portions of this frontage are developed for (a) retail, restaurant, or other visitor-serving uses and (b) plazas and other open spaces that provide view corridors and access from Coast Highway to the Harbor. The amount of Harbor frontage allocated for each use shall be determined by the City during the Development Plan review process. (Imp 2.1, 5.1) Permit properties developed for residential to locate the units along the Harbor frontage provided that portions of this frontage are developed for (a) retail, restaurant, or other visitor-serving uses; (b) plazas and other open spaces that provide view corridors and access from Coast Highway to the Harbor; and (c) mixed use developments that can incorporate commercial needs as well as continuing to promote residential use. The amount of Harbor frontage allocated for each use shall be determined by the City during the Development Plan review process. (Imp 2.1, 5.1)