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BUILDABLE AREA= 4,181 SQ. FT.
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www.newportbeachca.gov
Additional Materials
Item No. 2b
W. Ocean Front Setback Determination
PA2013 -045
RESOLUTION NO. 91 -4
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
DECLARING CITY'S VACATION OF A PORTION OF AN EXISTING ALLEY
LOCATED BETWEEN WEST OCEAN FRONT AND BALBOA BOULEVARD,
EASTERLY OF 15TH STREET, LOCATED IN THE BALBOA PENINSULA AREA
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach,
• pursuant to the provisions of the Street Vacation Act (Section 8300
et sea. of the Streets & Highways Code) is authorized to vacate
public easements; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
has reviewed and considered the various elements of the General
Plan of the City of Newport Beach prior to declaring its intent to
vacate this alley and has determined that the proposed vacation is
consistent with the General Plan.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
held a public hearing on the proposed vacation of an alley legally
described on Exhibit "A" and depicted on a map attached as Exhibit
"B" at 7:00 P.M. on December 10, 1990, in the Chambers of the City
Council of the City of Newport Beach located at 3300 Newport
Boulevard, Newport Beach, California; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach
desires to vacate the alley legally described in Exhibit "A" and
depicted on Exhibit "B ", the vacation to be processed pursuant to
the provisions of the Street Vacation Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the
City of Newport Beach that the alley legally described in Exhibit
"A", and depicted on the map attached as Exhibit "B" is hereby
ordered vacated and abandoned subject to completion of the
following items:
(1) Relocation of the existing water, power, and gas
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utilities.
(2) Reorientation and relocation of the garage at 1416
Ocean Front to provide for a five (5) foot setback from the alley
parallel to Ocean Front.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Clerk is hereby
directed to have this resolution recorded by the Orange County
Recorder.
Adopted this 14th day of January ,1991
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PLANNING COMMISSION
STAFF REPORT
April 18, 2013 Meeting
Agenda Item 2
SUBJECT: W. Ocean Front Setback Determination - PA2013 -045
1420 West Ocean Front
Staff Approval — Setback Determination No. SA2013 -002
APPLICANT: Christopher Brandon, Brandon Architects, Inc.
PLANNER: Benjamin M. Zdeba, Assistant Planner
(949) 644 -3253, bzdeba @newportbeachca.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
A request for an alternative setback determination pursuant to Zoning Code Section
20.30.110.0 (Alternative Setback Area Location) due to the orientation of the lot and
required setbacks. The applicant would maintain the required front setback of 10 feet
along West Ocean Front as well as the required side setback of 4 feet along 15th Street.
The request is to change the rear setback requirement from 10 feet to 3 feet along the
northeastern property line and to change the side setback from 4 feet to 3 feet along the
eastern property line. Planning staff agrees with the proposal, but is recommending a 4-
foot rear setback instead of the requested 3 feet. If approved, the buildable area would
increase resulting in a change in the floor area limit (maximum square footage), third
floor limitations, and open volume requirement.
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Setback Determination No. SA2013 -002
(Attachment No. PC 1).
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INTRODUCTION
Project Setting
The subject property is 6,000 square feet in area and is located on the Balboa
Peninsula at the corner of 15th Street and West Ocean Front. The Balboa Peninsula
contains a mixture of residential and commercial properties which are intended to be
developed with resident and visitor - serving uses. The typical lots in the area are 102
feet in depth and 30 feet in width.
The property is developed with a legal, nonconforming eight -unit dwelling. The applicant
desires to redevelop the property with a duplex consistent with the General Plan and
Zoning designations (Attachment No. PC 4). The existing development has the following
building setbacks: 2- foot -11- inch - setback (West Ocean Front), 1-foot-1-1/2-inch-setback
(15th Street), 13- foot -l1- inch -rear setback, and a 10 -foot Y2- inch -side setback.
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DISCUSSION
Zoning Code Section 20.30.110.0 (Alternative Setback Area Location) states that in
cases where the orientation of an existing lot and the application of the setback area are
not consistent with the character or general orientation of other lots in the vicinity, the
Community Development Director may redefine the location of the front, side, and rear
setback areas to be consistent with surrounding properties. To ensure surrounding
property owners are notified, the Director referred the request to the Planning
Commission for consideration at a public hearing and final action.
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Analysis
To determine the appropriate setback requirements, staff considered the compatibility of
proposed setbacks with surrounding properties, the resulting floor area ratio (FAR), and
other relevant development standards. The proposed setback areas were compared
with other options for the subject lot, standard setbacks for typical lots in the area, and
standard setbacks for nearby corner lots.
Setback Compatibility
The required setbacks for the subject property are 10 feet along West Ocean Front, 4
feet along the 15th Street, 4 feet along the easterly property line, and 10 feet along the
northerly property line. The default rear setback for R -2 properties is 10 feet unless the
property abuts an alley. The majority of properties in the area have alleys to the rear
and are required to provide a 5 -foot rear setback area. Most of the properties in the
vicinity have a lot width of 40 feet or less and the required side setbacks are 3 feet. For
the subject property and other lots that have a lot width of greater than 40 feet, the
required side setbacks are 4 feet. Because the subject property is located on a corner,
the side and rear setback areas abut the side setback areas of the adjacent lots. The
applicant proposes a 3 -foot rear setback adjacent to the side setback on 104 15th
Street. Staff, however, believes a 4 -foot rear setback would be more compatible given
the 4 -foot side setback requirement on the neighboring lot. The applicant's proposed 3-
foot side setback will be next to the required 3 -foot side setback on the abutting lot at
1416 West Ocean Front. The 4 -foot setback on the rear and 3 -foot setback on the
easterly side would be compatible with the neighborhood, provide adequate setback
area for light and air, and would not be detrimental to the adjacent properties. Treating
the rear setback as a side setback and requiring 4 feet would meet the intent of the
Zoning Code setback area requirements.
REQUIRED SETBACKS: PROPOSED SETBACKS:
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LOT SIZE= 6,000 SQ. FT. LOT SIZE= 6,000 SO. FT.
BUILDABLE AREA= 3,360 SO. FT. BUILDABLE AREA= 4,181 SO. FT.
MAX ALLOWABLE= 6,720 SO. FT. MAX ALLOWABLE= 8,362 SQ. FT.
B.A. /LS.= 56% B.A. /LS.= 70%
F.A.R: 1.12 F.A.R.= 1.39
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It should be noted the abutting property at 104 15`h Street is also eligible for an
alternative setback determination. Since there is not a front setback identified on the
Zoning Code Setback Map, the lot is required to provide a 20 -foot front setback, 4 -foot
side setbacks, and a 10 -foot rear setback. The current development, however, is legal
nonconforming as it encroaches 17 feet into the required 20 -foot front setback and over
1 foot into the required 4 -foot side setback at the northerly property line.
Development Standard Comparison
The required setback areas determine the buildable area of the lot, which affects other
development standards. Section 20.48.180 (Residential Development Standards and
Design Criteria) establishes third floor area limitations of 20 percent of the buildable
area (for lots 30 feet or wider) and an open volume requirement of 15 percent of the
buildable area. The third floor is also required to be set back an additional 15 feet from
the front and rear setback lines and 2 feet from the side setback lines (for lots 30 feet or
wider). Table 1 compares the buildable area, third floor area, and open volume
requirement for the subject property with various setback requirements.
Table 1
Development Standard Comparison
Setbacks
Buildable
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Third Floor
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Open
Volume (SF)
(Zoning Code) 10' rear /4' side setbacks
3,360
672
504
(Proposed) 3' rear /side setbacks
4,181
836
627
(Recommended) 4' rear /3' side setback
4,068
814
610
(Alternative #1) 4' rear /4' side setbacks
4,032
807
605
Floor Area Comparison
Table 2 compares the approximate lot area, buildable area, floor area limit (FAL), floor
area ratio (FAR), and setback area as a percentage of the lot area for the subject lot
with various setback options, typical lots in the area, and nearby end lots similar to the
subject lot. The buildable area of a lot is the lot area excluding the required setback
areas. The FAIL (maximum square footage) for R -2 properties on the Balboa Peninsula
is two (2) times the buildable area of the lot. The FAR is the floor area to lot area ratio
and is a method to compare the maximum square footage allowed on a site based on
the lot size. Compared to the subject lot, 104 15`h Street is the most similar lot in the
vicinity in terms of shape and size. However, as previously mentioned, this lot would
also be eligible for an alternative setback determination if it were to be redeveloped.
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Table 2
Floor Area and Setback Comparison
'Setbacks recommended by staff
2Setbacks proposed by applicant
3Figures estimated due to irregular shape at rear
Staff's recommendation of a 3 -foot side and 4 -foot rear setback would provide an FAR
of 1.36, which is comparable to nearby lots in the neighborhood. The maximum square
footage that could be built would increase by approximately 1,416 square feet with the
recommended alternative setback area. The resulting increase in FAL would be
comparable to typical lots in the area. As recommended, the setback area as a
percentage of the lot would be comparable to typical lots in the area. Therefore, it can
be concluded that a 3 -foot side and rear setback areas are consistent with the
surrounding properties and provides an equitable FAL, FAR, and setback area, while
meeting the intent of the Zoning Code setback area requirements. The applicant has
provided setback and site plan exhibits (Attachment No. PC 3).
Alternatives
The Planning Commission could approve the setback area requirements as requested
by the applicant, modify the setback area requirements, or deny the application
(Attachment No. PC 2). If the application is denied, the subject property would retain the
default 10 -foot required rear setback and 4 -foot required side setbacks.
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3,360
6,720
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4' rear /3' side setback'
6,000
4,068
8,136
1.36
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4' rear /4' side setbacks
6,000
4,032
8,064
1.34
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6,000
4,181
8,362
1.39
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Typical Lot in Area
1414 W Ocean Front
3,075
2,220
4,440
1.44
27.8
Nearby Lots
1416 W Ocean Front
4,100
3,145
6,290
1.53
23.29
1200 W Ocean Front
7,470.2
6,131
12,262
1.64
17.93
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6,008
3,825
7,650
1.28
36.33
'Setbacks recommended by staff
2Setbacks proposed by applicant
3Figures estimated due to irregular shape at rear
Staff's recommendation of a 3 -foot side and 4 -foot rear setback would provide an FAR
of 1.36, which is comparable to nearby lots in the neighborhood. The maximum square
footage that could be built would increase by approximately 1,416 square feet with the
recommended alternative setback area. The resulting increase in FAL would be
comparable to typical lots in the area. As recommended, the setback area as a
percentage of the lot would be comparable to typical lots in the area. Therefore, it can
be concluded that a 3 -foot side and rear setback areas are consistent with the
surrounding properties and provides an equitable FAL, FAR, and setback area, while
meeting the intent of the Zoning Code setback area requirements. The applicant has
provided setback and site plan exhibits (Attachment No. PC 3).
Alternatives
The Planning Commission could approve the setback area requirements as requested
by the applicant, modify the setback area requirements, or deny the application
(Attachment No. PC 2). If the application is denied, the subject property would retain the
default 10 -foot required rear setback and 4 -foot required side setbacks.
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Environmental Review
The project is categorically exempt under Section 15305, of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines — Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations). Class 5 exempts minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an
average slope of less than 20 percent, which do not result in any changes in land use or
density. The proposed project will alter the required setbacks, but will not result in a
physical change to the existing lot or structure, or any changes in land use or density.
Public Notice
Notice of this application was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of
property within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding intervening rights -of-
way and waterways) including the applicant and posted on the subject property at least
10 days prior to the decision date, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at
City Hall and on the City website.
Prepared by: Submitted by:
V i M. eba nt Planner Br n a Wisnes i, ICP, Deputy Director
ATTACHMENTS
PC 1 Draft Resolution —Approve
PC 2 Draft Resolution — Deny
PC 3 Applicant's Setback Exhibits
PC 4 Existing and Proposed Footprints
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Attachment No. PC 1
Draft Resolution — Approve
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING STAFF APPROVAL
NO. SA2013 -002 FOR AN ALTERNATIVE SETBACK
DETERMINATION LOCATED AT 1420 WEST OCEAN FRONT
(PA2013 -045)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Christopher Brandon of Brandon Architects, Inc., with respect
to property located at 1420 West Ocean Front, and legally described as Lots 10 and 11
of Block 14 in Tract No. 234 requesting approval of a Staff Approval for an alternative
setback determination.
2. The applicant proposes to maintain the required front setback of 10 feet along West
Ocean Front as well as the required side setback of 4 feet along 15th Street. The
request is to change the rear setback requirement from 10 feet to 3 feet along the
northerly property line abutting 104 15th Street and to change the side setback from 4
feet to 3 feet along the easterly property line abutting 1416 West Ocean Front.
3. Planning staff agrees with the applicant's proposal; however, staff recommends a 4 -foot
rear setback along the northerly property line abutting 104 15th Street instead of 3 feet as
proposed.
4. The subject property is located within the Two -Unit Residential (R -2) Zoning District and
the General Plan Land Use Element category is Two -Unit Residential (RT).
5. The subject property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan
category is Two -Unit Residential Detached (RT -D).
6. Zoning Code Section 20.30.110.0 (Alternative Setback Area Location) states that in
cases where the orientation of an existing lot and the application of the setback area
are not consistent with the character or general orientation of other lots in the vicinity,
the Community Development Director may redefine the location of the front, side, and
rear setback areas to be consistent with surrounding properties. In this case, so that
surrounding property owners would be notified of the application, the Director referred
the request to the Planning Commission for consideration at a public hearing and final
action.
7. A public hearing was held on April 18, 2013, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic
Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the
meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence,
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both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission
at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This project has been determined to be categorically exempt under the requirements
of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land
Use Limitations).
2. Class 5 exempts minor alterations in land use limitations in areas with an average
slope of less than 20 percent which do not result in any changes in land use or
density. The proposed project will alter the required setbacks, but will not result in a
physical change to the existing lot or structure.
3. The Planning Commission finds that judicial challenges to the City's CEQA
determinations and approvals of land use projects are costly and time consuming. In
addition, project opponents often seek an award of attorneys' fees in such challenges.
As project applicants are the primary beneficiaries of such approvals, it is appropriate
that such applicants should bear the expense of defending against any such judicial
challenge, and bear the responsibility for any costs, attorneys' fees, and damages
which may be awarded to a successful challenger.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS.
1. The Municipal Code does not set forth any required findings for either approval or
denial of Staff Approvals for alternative setback determinations. The application was
reviewed for compatibility with the neighborhood based on setback area, floor area
ratio (FAR), and other development standards, and to ensure the setback
determination would not be detrimental to the neighborhood.
2. The application of the standard Two -Unit Residential (R -2) setbacks will result in an
FAR substantially lower than other lots in the vicinity and in the R -2 Zoning District.
3. The application of the approved alternative setbacks will allow development on the
property that will be more consistent with the FAR allowed on other properties within
the surrounding area.
4. The alternative setback determination will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. The
rear setback area of the subject property abuts the side setback area of the adjacent
property to the northeast. The 4 -foot rear setback requirement is consistent with
surrounding properties.
5. The easterly side of the property also abuts another side where there is a required 3-
foot side setback. The proposed 3 -foot side setback on the subject property will be
consistent with the neighboring and surrounding properties.
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SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves SA2013 -002,
subject to the setbacks set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated
by reference.
2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of this
Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 2013.
AYES: None
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
BY:
Michael Toerge, Chairman
BY:
Fred Ameri, Secretary
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Exhibit A
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
3300 Newport Boulevard, Building C, Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 644 -3200 Fax: (949) 644 -3229
www.newportbeachca.gov
DETERMINATION OF ALTERNATIVE SETBACK AREA LOCATIONS
SA2013 -002 (PA2013 -045)
Date: April 18, 2013
Site address: 1420 West Ocean Front
Section 20.30.110 C (Setback Regulations and Exceptions — Alternative setback area
location):
In cases where the orientation of an existing lot and the application of the
setback area are not consistent with the character or general orientation of
other lots in the vicinity, the [Community Development] Director may
redefine the location of the front, side, and rear setback areas to be
consistent with surrounding properties. The reorientation of setback areas
is not applicable to the bluff overlay district.
In this case the Community Development Director elected to refer this request to the
Planning Commission, which established the following alternative setbacks:
Setback
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Setback
Requirement
Description
Front
10'
West Ocean Front
Front
4'
15th Street
Side
3'
Eastern Property Line
Rear
4'
Northern Property Line
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Attachment No. PC 2
Draft Resolution — Deny
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DENYING STAFF APPROVAL NO.
SA2013 -002 FOR AN ALTERNATIVE SETBACK
DETERMINATION LOCATED AT 1420 WEST OCEAN FRONT
(PA2013 -045)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
An application was filed by Christopher Brandon of Brandon Architects, Inc., with respect
to property located at 1420 West Ocean Front, and legally described as Lots 10 and 11
of Block 14 in Tract No. 234 requesting approval of a Staff Approval for an alternative
setback determination.
2. The applicant proposes to maintain the required front shack of 10 feet along West
Ocean Front as well as the required side setback of 4'!6et along 15th Street. The
request is to change the rear setback requirement from 10 feet to 3 feet along the
northerly property line abutting 104 15th Street and to change the side setback from 4
feet to 3 feet along the easterly property line abutting 1416 West Ocean Front.
3. The subject property is located within the Two -Unit Residential (R -2) Zoning District and
the General Plan Land Use Element category is Two -Unit Residential (RT).
4. The subject property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan
category is Two -Unit Residential Detached (RT -D).
5. Zoning Code Section 20.30.110.0 (Alternative Setback Area Location) states that in
cases where the orientation of an existing lot and the application of the setback area
are not consistent with the character or general orientation of other lots in the vicinity,
the Community Development Director may redefine the location of the front, side, and
rear setback areas to be consistent with surrounding properties. In this case, so that
surrounding property owners would be notified of the application, the Director referred
the request to the Planning Commission for consideration and final action.
6. A public hearing was held on April 18, 2013, in the City Hall Council Chambers, 100 Civic
Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and purpose of the
meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence,
both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission
at this meeting.
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Planning Commission Resolution No.
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SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. Pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Guidelines, projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves are not subject to
CEQA review.
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1. The Municipal Code does not set forth any required findings for either approval or
denial of Staff Approvals for alternative setback determinations. The application was
reviewed for compatibility with the neighborhood based on setback area, floor area
ratio (FAR), and other development standards, and to ensure the setback
determination would not be detrimental to the neighborhood.
2. The alternative setback determination will be detrimental to the surrounding properties.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Beach hereby denies Staff Approval
No. SA2013 -002. #1114b, IN
2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the adoption of this
Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in accordance
with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 18TH DAY OF APRIL, 2013.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
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Fred Ameri, Secretary
Tmplt: 05/16/2012
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BUILDABLE AREA= 4,181 SQ. FT.
MAX ALLOWABLE= 8,362 SQ. FT.
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LOT SIZE= 4,100 SQ. FT.
BUILDABLE AREA= 3,145 SQ. FT.
MAX ALLOWABLE= 6,290 SQ. FT
B.A. /L.S.= 72%
F.A.R.= 1.53
1414 W. OCEAN FRONT
LOT SIZE- 3,075 SQ. FT.
BUILDABLE AREA= 2,220 SQ. FT.
MAX ALLOWABLE= 4,440 SQ. FT
B.A. /L.S.= 72%
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LOT SIZE= 7,470.2 SQ. FT.
BUILDABLE AREA= 6,131 SQ. FT.
MAX ALLOWABLE= 12,262 SQ. FT.
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