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Home My WebLink About01 - 401 and 403 Heliotrope Parcel Map - PA2013-2361LAn'11,kC•4l1 Zoning Administrator January 16, 2014 Item No. 1a: Additional Materials Received 401 and 403 Heliotrope Avenue Tentative Parcel Map (PA2013 -236) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 100 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 (949)644 -3200 To: Zoning Administrator From: Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician Date: 1/15/14 Re: 401 and 403 Heliotrope Parcel Map (PA2013 -236) The project at 401 and 403 Heliotrope Avenue (Agenda Item 1) requesting approval of a tentative parcel map was scheduled and noticed for the January 16, 2014 Zoning Administrator Meeting. Subsequent to the notice, staff is recommending the project be continued to a future date pending the outcome of a variance application filed at the subject property. Additional public notice will be provided in advance of the future meeting. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT PLANNING DIVISION 100 Civic Center Drive, P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 (949) 644 -3200 Fax: (949) 644 -3229 www.newportbeachca.gov CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STAFF REPORT January 16, 2014 Agenda Item No. 1: SUBJECT: 401 and 403 Heliotrope Avenue Tentative Parcel Map - (PA2013 -236) 401 and 403 Heliotrope Avenue • Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2013 -030 • County Tentative Parcel Map No. 2013 -176 APPLICANT: Ed Sweeney, Property Owner PLANNER: Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician (949) 644 -3234, jvanpatten @newportbeachca.gov ZONING DISTRICT /GENERAL PLAN • Zone: R -2 (Two -Unit Residential) • General Plan: RT (Two -Unit Residential) PROJECT SUMMARY A tentative parcel map application for two -unit condominium purposes. No waiver of Title 19 (Subdivisions) development standards are proposed with this application. A previously existing four -unit apartment was demolished and will be replaced with a two - unit dwelling. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow each unit to be sold individually. RECOMMENDATION 1) Conduct a public hearing; and 2) Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2013 -030 (Attachment No. ZA 1). DISCUSSION • A four -unit apartment was demolished and will be replaced with two detached units that will provide the code required two -car parking per unit. • Approval of the Tentative Parcel Map will allow each unit to be sold individually. 1 2 401 and 403 Heliotrope Avenue Tentative Parcel Map Zoning Administrator January 16, 2014 Page 2 • The property is designated for two -unit residential use by the General Plan and Zoning Code. The new two -unit dwelling is consistent with this designation and a tentative parcel map for condominiums does not change the use. • The new condominium project will conform to current Newport Beach Municipal Code requirements and meet all Title 19 standards. • Public improvements will be required of the applicant per the Municipal Code and Subdivision Map Act. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The project is categorically exempt under Section 15315, of the State CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines - Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions). The Class 15 exemption allows the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels are available, the parcel was not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. The Tentative Parcel Map is for condominium purposes and is consistent with all of the requirements of the Class 15 exemption. 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 before the scheduled hearing, 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. APPEAL PERIOD: An appeal may be filed with the Director of Community Development within 10 days following the date of action. For additional information on filing an appeal, contact the Planning Division at (949) 644 -3200. Tmplt 10 -15 -13 401 and 403 Heliotrope Avenue Tentative Parcel Map Zoning Administrator January 16, 2014 Page 3 Prepared by: Qw� Jas Van Patten Planning Technician JM /jvp Attachments: ZA 1 Draft Resolution ZA 2 Vicinity Map ZA 3 County Tentative Parcel Map No. 2013 -176 Tmplt 10 -15 -13 J Attachment No. ZA 1 Draft Resolution 5 0 RESOLUTION NO. ZA2014 -0 ## A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO. NP2013 -030 FOR TWO -UNIT CONDOMINIUM PURPOSES LOCATED AT 401 AND 403 HELIOTROPE AVENUE (PA2013 -236) THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS. 1. An application was filed by Ed Sweeney, property owner, with respect to property located at 401 and 403 Heliotrope Avenue, and legally described as Lots 1 and 3 in Block 334 of Corona del Mar, in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California as per map recorded in Book 3, Pages 41 and 42 of Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, California requesting approval of a tentative parcel map. 2. The applicant proposes a tentative parcel map application for two -unit condominium purposes. No exceptions to Title 19 (Subdivision Code) development standards are proposed with this application. A four -unit apartment was demolished and will be replaced with a two -unit dwelling that will provide the code required two -car parking per unit. The Tentative Parcel Map would allow each unit of the proposed project to be sold individually. 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 (RT -D). 5. A public hearing was held on January 16, 2014, in the Corona del Mar Conference Room (Bay E -1st Floor) at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. 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 Zoning Administrator at this meeting. SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION. 1. This project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the State CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines under Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions). 2. The Class 15 exemption allows the division of property in urbanized areas zoned for residential, commercial, or industrial use into four or fewer parcels when the division is in conformance with the General Plan and zoning, no variances or exceptions are required, all services and access to the proposed parcels are available, the parcel was 7 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2014 -0## Paqe 2 of 8 not involved in a division of a larger parcel within the previous two years, and the parcel does not have an average slope greater than 20 percent. The Tentative Parcel Map is for condominium purposes and is consistent with all of the requirements of the Class 15 exemption. SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS. The Zoning Administrator determined in this case that the proposed parcel map is consistent with the legislative intent of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and is approved based on the following findings per Section 19.12.070 (Required Findings for Action on Tentative Maps) of Title 19: Finding: A. That the proposed map and the design or improvements of the subdivision are consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan, and with applicable provisions of the Subdivision Map Act and this Subdivision Code. Facts in Support of Finding: A -1. The Tentative Parcel Map is for two -unit residential condominium purposes. A four -unit apartment was demolished and will be replaced with a new two -unit dwelling. The proposed subdivision and improvements are consistent with the density of the R -2 Zoning District and the current RT General Plan Land Use Designation. A -2. The Tentative Parcel Map does not apply to any specific plan area. A -3. The project has been conditioned to require public improvements, including the reconstruction of existing broken or otherwise damaged sidewalks, curbs, and gutters along the Heliotrope Avenue frontage consistent with Subdivision Code (Title 19). Finding: B. That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development. Facts in Support of Finding: B -1. The lot is physically suitable for two -unit development because it is relatively flat and has demonstrated it can adequately serve multiple units. B -2. The subject property is accessible from Heliotrope Avenue and is adequately served by existing utilities. Finding: C. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to cause substantial environmental damage nor substantially and avoidably injure fish or 10 -15 -2013 8 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2014 -0## Paqe 3 of 8 wildlife or their habitat. However, notwithstanding the foregoing, the decision making body may nevertheless approve such a subdivision if an environmental impact report was prepared for the project and a finding was made pursuant to Section 21081 of the California Environmental Quality Act that specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the environmental impact report. Facts in Support of Finding: C -1. The site was previously developed with a four -unit apartment and will be replaced with a new two -unit dwelling. C -2. The property is located in an urbanized area that does not contain any sensitive vegetation or habitat. C -3. The project is categorically exempt under Section 15315 (Article 19 of Chapter 3), of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines — Class 15 (Minor Land Alterations). Finding: D. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to cause serious public health problems. Facts in Support of Finding: D -1. The Tentative Parcel Map is for residential condominium purposes. All improvements associated with the project will comply with all Building, Public Works, and Fire Codes, which are in place to prevent serious public health problems. Public improvements will be required of the developer per Section 19.28.010 (General Improvement Requirements) of the Municipal Code and Section 66411 (Local agencies to regulate and control design of subdivisions) of the Subdivision Map Act. All ordinances of the City and all Conditions of Approval will be complied with. Findino: E. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the decision making body may approve a map if it finds that alternate easements, for access or for use, will be provided and that these easements will be substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public. This finding shall apply only to easements of record or to easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no authority is hereby granted to the City Council to determine that the public at large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within a subdivision. 10 -15 -2013 9 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2014 -0## Paqe 4 of 8 Facts in Support of Finding: E -1. The design of the development will not conflict with easements acquired by the public at large, for access through, or use of property within the proposed development, because there are no public easements located on the property. Finding: F. That, subject to the detailed provisions of Section 66474.4 of the Subdivision Map Act, if the land is subject to a contract entered into pursuant to the California Land Conservation Act of 1965 (Williamson Act), the resulting parcels following a subdivision of the land would not be too small to sustain their agricultural use or the subdivision will result in residential development incidental to the commercial agricultural use of the land. Facts in Support of Finding: F -1. The property is not subject to the Williamson Act because the subject property is not designated as an agricultural preserve and is less than 100 acres in area. F -2. The site, developed for residential use, lies in a Zoning District that permits residential uses. Finding: G. That, in the case of a "land project' as defined in Section 11000.5 of the California Business and Professions Code: (1) There is an adopted specific plan for the area to be included within the land project; and (2) the decision making body finds that the proposed land project is consistent with the specific plan for the area. Facts in Support of Finding: G -1. The property is not a 'land project' as defined in Section 11000.5 of the California Business and Professions Code because the existing subdivision does not contain 50 or more parcels. G -2. The project is not located within a specific plan area. Findino: H. That solar access and passive heating and cooling design requirements have been satisfied in accordance with Sections 66473.1 and 66475.3 of the Subdivision Map Act. 10 -15 -2013 10 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2014 -0## Paqe 5 of 8 Facts in Support of Finding: H -1. The Tentative Parcel Map and any future improvements are subject to Title 24 of the California Building Code that requires new construction to meet minimum heating and cooling efficiency standards depending on location and climate. The Newport Beach Building Division enforces Title 24 compliance through the plan check and inspection process. Finding: 1. That the subdivision is consistent with Section 66412.3 of the Subdivision Map Act and Section 65584 of the California Government Code regarding the City's share of the regional housing need and that it balances the housing needs of the region against the public service needs of the City's residents and available fiscal and environmental resources. Facts in Support of Finding: 1 -1. The proposed two -unit dwelling is consistent with the R -2 Zoning District which allows two residential units on the property. Therefore, the Tentative Parcel Map for condominium purposes will not affect the City in meeting its regional housing need. Finding: J. That the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing sewer system will not result in a violation of existing requirements prescribed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Facts in Support of Finding: J -1. The new two -unit project will be designed so that wastewater discharge into the existing sewer system complies with the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) requirements. Findino: K. For subdivisions lying partly or wholly within the Coastal Zone, that the subdivision conforms with the certified Local Coastal Program and, where applicable, with public access and recreation policies of Chapter Three of the Coastal Act. Facts in Support of Findinq: K -1. The Tentative Parcel Map is for a two -unit condominium. The proposed subdivision and improvements are consistent with the Coastal Land Use Plan designation RT -D (Two -Unit Residential). 10 -15 -2013 11 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2014 -0## Paqe 6 of 8 K -2. The subject property conforms to public access policies of Chapter Three of the Coastal Act because the development is located inland from the shoreline and does not affect public access from the nearest public roadway to the shoreline and along the coast. K -3. Recreation policies contained within Chapter Three of the Coastal Act are not applicable to the subject property. SECTION 4. DECISION. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Tentative Parcel Map No. NP2013 -030, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit A, which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference. 2. This action shall become final and effective 10 days after the adoption of this Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the Director of Community Development in accordance with the provisions of Title 19 Subdivisions, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 16TH DAY OF JANUARY, 2014. 0 Brenda Wisneski, AICP, Zoning Administrator 10 -15 -2013 12 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2014 -0## Paqe 7 of 8 EXHIBIT "A" CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. A Parcel Map shall be recorded. The Map shall be prepared on the California coordinate system (NAD88). Prior to recordation of the Map, the surveyor /engineer preparing the Map shall submit to the County Surveyor and the City of Newport Beach a digital - graphic file of said map in a manner described in Section 7 -9 -330 and 7 -9 -337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18. The map to be submitted to the City of Newport Beach shall comply with the City's CADD Standards. Scanned images will not be accepted. 2. Prior to recordation of the Parcel Map, the surveyor /engineer preparing the Map shall tie the boundary of the Map into the Horizontal Control System established by the County Surveyor in a manner described in Section s 7 -9 -330 and 7 -9 -337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18. Monuments (one inch iron pipe with tag) shall be set on each lot corner, unless otherwise approved by the Subdivision Engineer. Monuments shall be protected in place if installed prior to completion of construction project. 3. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval. 4. The applicant shall reconstruct the existing broken and /or otherwise damaged concrete sidewalk panels, curb and gutter along the Heliotrope Avenue frontage. 5. The applicant shall reconstruct two existing residential driveway approaches along Heliotrope Avenue pursuant to City Standard STD - 162 -L. 6. The applicant shall reconstruct the pavement driveway extending through the park from Heliotrope Avenue to the garage at 401 Heliotrope Avenue. 7. Heliotrope Avenue is part of the City's Moratorium List. Work performed on said roadway will require additional surfacing requirements pursuant to City Standard 105 - L-F. 8. All existing private, non - standard improvements within the public right -of -way and /or extensions of private, non - standard improvements into the public right -of -way fronting the development site shall be removed. 9. Each unit shall be served by its individual water meter and sewer lateral and cleanout. Each water meter and sewer cleanout shall be installed with a traffic grade box and cover. The water meter and sewer cleanout shall be located within the public- right -of way. 10. An encroachment permit is required for all work activities within the public right -of -way. 10 -15 -2013 i3 Zoning Administrator Resolution No. ZA2014 -0## Paqe 8 of 8 11. All improvements shall comply with the City's sight distance requirement pursuant to City Standard 110 -L and Municipal Code Section 20.30.130. 12. In case of damage done to public improvements surrounding the development site by the private construction, additional reconstruction within the public right -of -way may be required at the discretion of the Public Works Inspector. 13. All on -site drainage shall comply with the latest City Water Quality requirements. 14. All unused water services to be abandoned shall be capped at the main (corporation stop) and all unused sewer laterals to be abandoned shall be capped at the property line. 15. Pursuant to Title 13 of the Municipal Code, one 36 inch box Pinus Thunbugiana (Saint Mary Magnolia) street tree shall be planted along the Heliotrope Avenue frontage. 16. Prior to the recordation of the Parcel Map, the applicant shall apply for a building permit for description change of the subject project development from "duplex" to "condominium." The development will not be condominiums until this permit is finaled. The building permit for the new construction shall not be finaled until after recordation of the parcel map. 17. To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to City's approval of the 401 and 403 Heliotrope Avenue Tentative Parcel Map including, but not limited to, the NP2013 -030 (PA2013 -236). This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, causes of action, suit or proceeding whether incurred by applicant, City, and /or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding. The applicant shall indemnify the City for all of City's costs, attorneys' fees, and damages which City incurs in enforcing the indemnification provisions set forth in this condition. The applicant shall pay to the City upon demand any amount owed to the City pursuant to the indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition. 18. This approval shall expire and become void unless exercised within 24 months from the actual date of review authority approval, except where an extension of time is approved in compliance with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. 10 -15 -2013 7 Attachment No. ZA 2 Vicinity Map 15 4p 2 9 4 42 i 2t9' �S7j '� Oy O r♦ 7�1� q1. 72 `,. '91�. 47 lam? � i `ti0 ', X4057 q0�. -I `►� �J0 q0 OA�111� ?� �•� 4 � q 0 '� " • M� i� O 90 B B q1 � 7 :L y0 U 4p 4 47S 'p2 a 76 L`L1 40 q lid 4p2 27j2 + � g1BylS� �9 OO gl,%9e 4j4 BO go 977 X47 �, A 9 pS 1I �j BP ' ' pO,i40O Lid- r1F �4p§ sli Cr 6 c A 26p Subject Property P 472. A 4 '374s 4�j ' C� '�' ✓ �n gyp. � `370 +'. 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