HomeMy WebLinkAbout10 - Curci Property - 129 Agate Avenue - PA 2002-244 - GPA 2002-003CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
SUPPLEMENTAL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 10
April 22, 2003
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Gregg B. Ramirez, Associate Planner
(949) 644 -3219, gram irez (a) city. newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Curci Property, 129 Agate Avenue
General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -003, Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 2003 -001, Code Amendment No. 2002 -009, Newport
Parcel Map No. 2002 -031 (PA2002 -244)
APPLICANT NAME: John M. Curci, Property Owner
ISSUE:
Attached are the minutes from the April 3, 2003 Planning Commission hearing
regarding the above referenced application.
Prepared by:
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Gregg 9. Ramire z, Associate tanner
Attachments:
Submitted by:
Patricia L. Temple, Planning Director
A. Excerpt of minutes from the April 3, 2003 Planning Commission
hearing
ATTACHMENT A
EXCERPT OF MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 3, 2003
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission Minutes
April 3, 2003
Ayes: Toerge,
Excused: Gifford
Modification Permit No. 2003 -012 with the wall at 7 feet.
Selich. Tucker
SUBJECT: Generl Plan Amendment (PA2002 -244)
129 Agate Avenue
Request to amend the General Plan and Local Coastal Program land use
designations from Retail and Service Commercial (Residential) to Two - Family
Residential, amend the Zoning Code to change the Zoning District from Retail and
Service Commercial (RSC -R) to Restricted Two - Family Residential (R -1.5). The
application also requests approval of a parcel map that would create two
parcels out of the three existing lots for the future construction of up to four
dwelling units.
Chairperson Kiser recused himself from this matter as he had been compensated
within the last year by the applicant in a different partnership. He then turned the
meeting over to Vice Chairman McDaniel.
Mr. Ramirez confirmed that the Planning Commission received revised page 4 of the
draft resolution and the conditions of approval for the parcel map that were
omitted with the staff report.
Scott Laidlaw, architect spoke for the applicants noting the following:
• The change in use is due to a change in ownership.
• Looking for a viable use for the property at the current property value as the
service commercial use, given the current values and traffic patterns, is not a
viable use.
• The pedestrian traffic associated with the ferry splits and takes the
boardwalk along ocean front or at best, goes along the s/w side of the street
with the destination back towards the village.
• There is existing commercial use on this section of Agate, it is older use
associated with property values that go back with that older ownership.
• The existing parking use, though convenient, currently is clearly not a viable
use given the value of the property's location.
• The R1.5 use is a much better use. We will look at probably doing single
family homes, although we do not know for sure at this point as that is
consistent with the uses on the two sides of the property.
• The proposed change will reduce the intensity of land use.
• We ask that the Commission adopt staff recommendation number one and
approve this application.
• He requested clarification of condition 6 regarding the 10 foot radius corner
cutoff as it seems at odds with the setbacks.
At Commission inquiry he added:
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Item No. 5
PA2002 -244
Recommended for
Approval
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission Minutes
April 3, 2003
• The three lot use does not support residential use consistent with the other
residential use on Balboa Island.
• The idea is to go from three to two lots and then have residential lots that will
be slightly larger but more consistent with the neighborhood.
• This will result in either single family or duplex homes on each lot.
• Both of those development patterns are consistent with the residential
development already on Balboa Island.
• This is generally a lower intensity use.
• There will only be two property owners, whether there is a duplex or single
family residence that decision has not been made yet. However, they are
leaning towards two single family homes.
• The garages are off the alley.
Commissioner Tucker noted:
• The pure housing is rather incompatible with the area.
• Something other than a parking lot is certainly an entitlement, although the
parking is nice to have there.
Public comment opened.
Alan Beek, resident of Balboa Island noted that this conversion is a great idea and
more is needed in the City. He asked that this be approved.
Public comment was closed.
Motion was made by Commissioner Agajanian to recommend approval to the
City Council of General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -003, Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 2003 -001, Code Amendment No. 2002 -009, Newport Parcel Map
No. 2002 -031 (PA2002 -244).
Ayes: Toerge, Agajanian, McDaniel, Selich, Tucker
Recused: Kiser
Excused: Gifford
Ensign Residence (PA2003 -006)
3415 Ocean Blvd.
Request for
a Variance ow portions of a new
single - family
residence to
exceed the
24 -foot height limit. plication also
includes a
request for a
modification
permit to allow subterran ortions
of 3 floors
of the new
residence to encroach into the required 10 -foot fro d setback. The applicant
does not request to exceed the top of curb height of Ocea yard.
Chairperson Kiser noted the additional conditions of approval distributed.
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Item No. 6
PA2003 -006
Approved
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. to
April 22, 2003
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Planning Department
Gregg Ramirez, Associate Planner
(949) 644 -3219 gramirez city. newport- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Curci Property, 129 Agate Avenue
General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -003, Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 2003 -001, Code Amendment No. 2002 -009, Newport
Parcel Map No. 2002 -031 (PA2002 -244)
APPLICANT NAME: John M. Curci, Property Owner
ISSUE:
Should the City Council approve a request to amend the General Plan and Local Coastal
Program land use designations from Retail and Service Commercial (Residential) to Two -
Family Residential, amend the Zoning Code to change the Zoning District from Retail and
Service Commercial (RSC -R) to Restricted Two - Family Residential (R -1.5) and approve a
parcel map that would create two parcels out of the three existing legal lots?
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council hold a public hearing and approve the applications by
adopting Resolution No. 2003 - and by introducing Ordinance No. 2003- and pass
to second reading on May 13, 2003.
DISCUSSION:
The City Council took action on August 27, 2002 to initiate the requested amendments to the
General Plan, Local Coastal Program and Zoning Code. On April 3, 2003, the Planning
Commission voted to recommend that the City Council approve the proposed amendments
and an accompanying parcel map creating two parcels out of the three existing legal lots.
The Commission considered the following issues: whether a pure residential use was
appropriate for this location; the permanent loss of commercial property on Balboa Island;
how the proposal fits into the ongoing general plan update process; and the resulting density
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April 22, 2003
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of up to four residential units. The Commission finally concluded that the change in land use
is acceptable and should be approved.
The attached Planning Commission Staff Report (Attachment E) includes a discussion of the
proposed amendments and parcel map and, includes a reduced copy of the proposed parcel
map and a conceptual site plan.
Should the Council wish to accept the Planning Commissions recommendation to approve
the project, the Council should adopt the attached Draft Resolution (Attachment A) and
introduce the included Draft Ordinance (Attachment B).
Environmental Review:
This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt
under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 3
(Residential construction in an urbanized area), Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations) and Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions). Under these exemptions, up to 6 units can
be constructed in an urbanized area provided the project does not impact environmentally
sensitive resources. The site is currently used as a parking lot within an urbanized area,
utilities are available and no significant environmental resources are located on the site.
Public Notice:
A public notice was prepared in accordance with the Municipal Code. It was published in the
Daily Pilot, posted at the site and mailed to surrounding property owners.
Alternatives:
The City Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Defer consideration of the applications until after the General Plan update process is
concluded, in which case, staff would recommend removing the item from calendar; or
2. Deny the request.
Prepared by:
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Gregg amirez, Associate fanner
Submitted by:
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Patricia L. Temple, Pla ning Director
Attachments:
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April 22, 2003
Page 3 of 3
A. Draft City Council Resolution
B. Draft City Council Ordinance
C. Planning Commission Resolution No. 1593.
D. Excerpt of the draft minutes from the April 3, 2003 Planning Commission meeting.
E. Planning Commission Staff Report (includes parcel map and conceptual site plan)
F. Land Use Map
ATTACHMENT A
DRAFT CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2002 -003,
LOCAL COASTAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003 -001, AND
NEWPORT PARCEL MAP NO. 2002 -031 FOR PROPERTY IDENTIFIED
AS 129 AGATE AVENUE (PA2002 -244)
Section 1. An application was filed by John Curci, property owner, with respect
to property located at 129 Agate Avenue and legally described as Balboa Island
Resubdivision, Section 1, Block 7, Lots 17, 18, 19, requesting to change the General
Plan Land Use designation from Retail & Service Commercial to Two - Family Residential,
change the Local Coastal Plan designation from Retail & Service Commercial to Two -
Family Residential, and approve Newport Parcel Map No. 2002 -031.
Section 2. A public hearing was held on April 3, 2003 in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the aforesaid meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning
Commission. At the conclusion of said hearing, the Planning Commission adopted
Resolution No. 1593 that recommends that the City Council approve General Plan
Amendment No. 2002 -003, Local Coastal Plan No. 2003 -001 and Newport Parcel Map
No. 2002 -031.
Section 3. A public hearing was held on April 22, 2003 in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the aforesaid meeting was given in accordance with the Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the City Council
meeting.
Section 4. The City Council finds as follows:
1. The City's General Plan requires the City provide for sufficient diversity of land
uses so that schools, employment, recreation areas, public facilities, churches
and neighborhood shopping centers are in close proximity to each resident of the
community. The proposed amendment will reduce the size of the Agate Avenue
commercial area that serves the residents of the area but does not eliminate the
entire commercial district. Additionally, the nearby Marine Avenue commercial
area provides Balboa Island residents, visitors and workers with access to a
variety of commercial and retail establishments.
2. The City's General Plan requires the City insure redevelopment of older or
underutilized properties and preserve the value of property by allowing for some
modest growth, while maintaining acceptable levels of traffic service. The current
General Plan designation allows three residential units in addition to commercial
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uses on the subject property. The proposed Two Family designation and parcel
map would permit a maximum of four dwelling units (two on each lot). Although
the amendment will allocate one additional residential unit beyond the three
permitted with mixed -use developments, trip generation rates for residential uses
are lower than those for general retail, commercial and mixed uses.
3. The City's General Plan indicates that the City shall maintain suitable and
adequate standards for landscaping, sign control, site and building design,
parking and undergrounding of utilities to ensure that the quality and character of
residential neighborhoods are maintained and that commercial and office
projects are aesthetically pleasing and compatible with surrounding land uses.
Residential development on the property will be subject to the R -1.5 development
regulations identical to surrounding residential properties, which will ensure
compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
4. The General Plan and Zoning Code amendments will maintain the consistency
between the General Plan and Zoning Code land use designations and further,
will require development of the site to comply with the applicable City standards
as outlined in the Zoning Code, for building height, setbacks, and required
parking with the exception that a six (6) foot front yard setback shall apply to the
subject property.
5. 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. The proposed subdivision is within the boundaries of the Coastal
Zone. Although the City of Newport Beach does not have a certified Local
Coastal Program, the project is consistent with the City's Local Coastal Program
Land Use Plan. The subject property is not adjacent to the ocean or bay,
therefore, additional coastal access easements are not required. Recreation
policies of the Coastal Act require that sites suitable for water- oriented
recreational activities that cannot be provided at inland locations must be
protected. These policies prioritize water- oriented recreational activities over
other land uses and encourage aquaculture and water- oriented recreational
support facilities. The subject property is not suitable for water - oriented
recreational activities due to its size and location.
6. Coastal Act policies concerning specific coastal resources, hazard areas, coastal
access concerns, and land use priorities have been applied to determine the
type, locations, and intensity of land and water uses. The site contains no coastal
resources or hazards. The project will not interfere with the public's right of
access to coastal resources as the site does not abut the Pacific Ocean, Newport
Bay or other coastal resource. The site will not reasonably serve a public access
function and additional access through the subject property is not needed. The
redesignation of the site to Two Family Residential will not interfere with the
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marinas, docking facilities or boating facilities in the area, since any new
development must comply with the required on site parking standards setbacks,
height and other related City regulations; therefore the Two Family Residential
designation is a appropriate use and intensity for the subject site.
7. A procedure has been established to ensure adequate notice of interested
persons and agencies of impending development proposed after certification of
the LCPA. The Local Coastal Plan Land Use Plan amendment shall be
implemented in a manner fully in conformity with the Coastal Act, including
proper notification. All new development will be subject to R -1.5 regulations of
the City except for the required front setback which shall be six (6) feet.
8. Zoning measures are in place (prior to or concurrent with the proposed
amendment), which are in conformance with and adequate to carry out the
coastal policies of the Land Use Plan. The City has rezoned the site to R -1.5
Two - Family Residential (Restricted) concurrently with the General Plan and
Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan amendments to be consistent.
9. City's certified Land Use Plan, including this amendment shall be implemented in
a manner fully in conformity with the Coastal Act.
10.The change of the land use designation of the subject property located at 129
Agate Avenue from Retail & Service Commercial to Two Family Residential; shall
only become effective upon the approval of Local Coastal Program Amendment
No. 2003 -001 by the California Coastal Commission.
11. Pursuant to Section 13518 of the California Code of Regulations this Land Use
Plan amendment shall take effect automatically upon Coastal Commission action
unless the Coastal Commission proposes suggested modifications. In the event
that the Coastal Commission proposes revisions, this Land Use Plan amendment
shall not take effect until the City Council adopts the Commission modifications
and all the requirements of Section 13544 of the California Code of Regulations
are met.
12.The proposed subdivision is consistent with the proposed General Plan
Amendment and the R -1.5 Zoning District. Additionally, proposed parcel map is
consistent with the Newport Beach Subdivision Code (Title 19).
13.The subject property is a flat lot. Balboa Island has been identified as a location
prone to liquefaction in the event of a major earthquake, however, proper
engineering required by current building codes can mitigate the potential affects
of liquefaction. Additionally, Balboa Island has been identified as being within a
100 -year flood zone. A 100 -year flood zone designation indicates that the chance
of a 100 -year flood event is 1% per year. To mitigate against potential flood
damage, standard city policy requires that all new habitable space have a
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minimum finished floor elevation of 6.27 Mean Sea Level (MSL) based on the
NGVD29 datum. No other physical constraints to construction are known. The
subject property consists of three lots created by the original Balboa Island
subdivision. The proposed subdivision will create two lots that are consistent with
the size and orientation of surrounding properties. Each lot would permit the
construction of a maximum of two dwelling units. Existing development
regulations allow mixed -use development on the subject property with three
dwelling units permitted. The net increase of one dwelling unit does not
significantly alter the residential density of Balboa Island. Due to these factors,
the site is suitable for the type and density of development proposed.
14.The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage nor substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat. The property is a disturbed site currently developed
with a parking lot located in a developed area and, the property is void of
measurable wildlife habitat. The project qualifies for an exemption from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section
15303 (Class 3). Future development will be required to adhere to standard city
requirements for water quality, which require that Best Management Practices
(BMP's) be used during construction and incorporated into the design of the
development to ensure water quality standards are met.
15.The proposed subdivision consists of two residential parcels. The design of the
subdivision is consistent with the surrounding subdivision pattern. No evidence is
known to exist that would indicate that the existing or proposed subdivision
pattern has generated any serious public health problems.
16. No public access easements exist or are proposed for the subject property and
therefore, 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.
17.The property is not located within the boundaries of a specific plan, planned
community nor subject to a Williamson Act contract.
18. Title 24 of the Uniform Building Code requires new construction to meet
minimum heating and cooling efficiency standards depending on location and
climate. The Newport Beach Building Department enforces Title 24 compliance
through the plan check and field inspection processes therefore, energy
efficiency requirements have been satisfied.
19.The proposed subdivision in conjunction with the proposed General Plan
Amendment may result in the creation of 2 -4 residential units where no
residential uses presently exist. Public services and infrastructure are available to
serve the proposed development. Additionally, all applicable improvements
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required by Section 19.28 of the Subdivision Code are to be satisfied by the
developer. With the increase in residential units, the project assists the City in
meeting housing needs.
20. Waste discharge into the existing sewer system will be consistent with retail and
residential use of the property, which will not violate Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB) requirements. Additionally the developer will be
required to install sewer clean -outs for all dwelling units.
21.The proposed subdivision design is consistent with Section 19.24.130 of the
Municipal Code and a deviation from the minimum lot size is acceptable for the
following reasons; the proposed map design creates two larger lots out of the
three existing legal lots. Although larger than the majority of lots on Balboa
Island, the size of the proposed lots is not out of scale for the neighborhood. The
orientation of the proposed lots is consistent with the pattern of the surrounding
subdivision. The creation of two residential parcels out of three commercial lots
will not cause the circulation network to exceed the carrying capacity beyond that
accounted for in the existing General Plan as there will be a net reduction of
potential traffic due to the change in land use. The proposed parcel map will not
alter the location of existing public sidewalks. There is no evidence to suggest
that the proposed design will be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood or
to public safety, health and welfare.
22. The proposed project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt under the
Class 3 (Residential construction in an urbanized area), Class 5 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions)
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the State
CEQA Guidelines.
Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the City Council hereby
approves General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -003 as depicted in Attachment No. 1,
Local Coastal Plan Amendment No. 2003 -001 as depicted in Attachment No. 2 and
Newport Parcel Map No. 2002 -031 subject to the Conditions of Approval set forth in
Attachment No. 3. The Planning Director is hereby directed to submit Local Coastal
Program Amendment No. 2003 -001 to the California Coastal Commission for review
and approval.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption. Passed and adopted by the
City Council of Newport Beach at a regular meeting held on the 22nd day of April, 2003
by the following vote to wit:
AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS
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ATTEST:
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ATTACHMENT NO. 1
TO RESOLUTION NO.
All provisions of the Land Use Element of the General Plan remain unchanged
except for the following. chart:
Balboa Island Area (Statistical Division E)
ESTIMATED GROWTH FOR STATISTICAL AREAS E1, E2 & E3
Residential (in du's) Commercial (in sq.ft.)
Existing Gen. Plan Projected Existing Gen. Plan Projected
1/1/87 Projection Growth 1/1/87 Projection Growth
Balboa Island
2,160
2,798 2,712
648 552
0 0 0
Marine Avenue
37
62
25
92,478 101,275 8,797
Agate Avenue
31
31
0
26,350 46,461 42,636 20,111 16
TOTAL
2,228
2,805
673 577
118,828 14 7,736 143,911 28,908 25
ipulation
4,411
5,546
1,135
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ATTACHMENT NO. 2
TO RESOLUTION NO.
All provisions of the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan remain unchanged
except for the following paragraph on Page 57 of the Balboa Island Area section of
the Land Use Plan:
Balboa Island Area
3. Agate Avenue. The Retail and Service Commercial area on Agate Avenue is
allowed a maximum floor area ratio of 0.50/1.0. Separate residential uses are
prohibited. Residential development on the second floor is permitted in conjunction
with ground floor commercial up to a total floor area ratio of 1.25. One dwelling unit
is allowed for each 2,000 sq.ft. of buildable lot area, with a minimum of one
dwelling unit allowed per lot. Automobile and general storage is also permitted in
the Agate Avenue commercial area. The property located on the northwesterly
corner of Park Avenue and Agate Avenue (498 Park Avenue and 203 Agate
Avenue) is reclassified to Two Family Residential. [LCP Amendment No. 25] The
property located on the southwesterly corner of Park Avenue and Agate Avenue
(Balboa Island Resubdivision, Section 1, Block 7, Lots 17, 18, 19,) is reclassified
to Two Family Residential. [LCP Amendment No. 2003 -001].
City Council Resolution No.
Page 9 of 10
ATTACHMENT NO. 3
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
NEWPORT PARCEL MAP NO. 2002-031
1. A parcel map shall be recorded. The parcel map shall be prepared on the
California coordinate system (NAD83) and that prior to recordation of the parcel
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.
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 Sections 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. All improvements shall be constructed as required by Ordinance and the Public
Works Department.
4. That arrangements be made with the Public Works Department in order to
guarantee satisfactory completion of the public improvements, if it is desired to
record a parcel map or obtain a building permit prior to completion of the public
improvements.
5. Each new parcel shall be served with an individual water service and sewer
lateral connection to the public water and sewer systems unless otherwise
approved by the Public Works Department and the Building Department.
6. A ten -foot radius corner cutoff at the corner of Park and Agate Avenues shall be
dedicated to the public.
7. County Sanitation District fees shall be paid prior to issuance of any building
permits.
8. That full parkway width sidewalk be reconstructed along the Park and Agate
Avenue frontages under an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works
Department. This work shall include removal of the existing driveway approach
along Agate Avenue and replacement with standard curb and sidewalk as well as
reconstructing the access ramp in the curb return at the intersection of park and
Agate Avenues.
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9. All vehicular access to the property shall be from the adjacent alley unless
otherwise approved by the City Council.
10. Public Works Department plan check and inspection fees shall be paid.
11. Overhead utilities serving the site be undergrounded to the nearest appropriate
pole in accordance with Section 19.24.140 of the Municipal Code unless it is
determined by the City Engineer that such undergrounding is unreasonable or
impractical.
12. Coastal Commission approval shall be obtained prior to the recordation of the
parcel map.
13. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, park dedication fees for two (2) dwelling
unit(s) shall be paid in accordance with Chapter 19.52 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
14. This parcel map shall expire if the map has not been recorded within 3 years of
the date of approval, unless an extension is granted by the Planning Director in
accordance with the provisions of Section 19.16 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
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ATTACHMENT
DRAFT CITY COUNCIL ORDINANCE
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ORDINANCE NO. 2003
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING CODE AMENDMENT
NO. 2002 -009 REQUESTING AN AMENDMENT TO
DISTRICTING MAP 13 CHANGING THE DESIGNATION
OF 129 AGATE AVENUE FROM COMMERCIAL TO
RESIDENTIAL AND DESIGNATING THE FRONT YARD
SETBACK TO BE SIX (6) FEET (PA2002 -244).
Section 1. An application was filed by John Curci, property owner, with respect
to property located at 129 Agate Avenue and legally described as Balboa Island
Resubdivision, Section 1, Block 7, Lots 17, 18, 19, requesting to change the zoning
designation from Retail and Service Commercial (RSC -R) to Restricted Two - Family
Residential (R -1.5) (Code Amendment No. 2002 -009).
Section 2. A public hearing was held on April 3, 2003 in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the aforesaid 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. At the conclusion of this meeting, the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution No. 1593 recommending that the City Council approve the requested
amendment.
Section 3. The City Council held a noticed public hearing on April 22, 2003 in
the City Hall Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A
notice of time, place and purpose of the aforesaid meeting was given in accordance
with the Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and
considered by the City Council at this meeting.
Section 4. This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it
is categorically exempt under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act under Class 3 (Residential construction in an urbanized area), Class 5 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions).
Section 5: The City Council of the City of Newport Beach does hereby approve
Code Amendment No. 2002 -009 as depicted in Attachment No. 1.
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Section 6: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of
this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper of the
City, and the same shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.
This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Newport Beach, held on the_ day of 2003, and adopted on the _ day
of 2003, by the following vote, to wit:
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RESOLUTION NO. 1593
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2002 -003, LOCAL COASTAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003 -001, CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2002 -009
AND NEWPORT PARCEL MAP NO. 2002 -031 FOR PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS 129 AGATE AVENUE (PA2002 -244)
Section 1. An application was filed by John Curci, property owner, with respect
to property located at 129 Agate Avenue and legally described as Balboa Island
Resubdivision, Section 1, Block 7, Lots 17, 18, 19, requesting to change the General
Plan Land Use designation from Retail & Commercial to Two - Family Residential, change
the Local Coastal Plan designation from Retail & Service Commercial to Two - Family
Residential, and change the zoning designation from Retail and Service Commercial to
Two Family Residential (Restricted).
Section 2. A public hearing was held on April 3, 2003 in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the aforesaid 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.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The City's General Plan requires the City provide for sufficient diversity of land
uses so that schools, employment, recreation areas, public facilities, churches
and neighborhood shopping centers are in close proximity to each resident of the
community. The proposed amendment will reduce the size of the Agate Avenue
commercial area that serves the residents of the area but does not eliminate the
entire commercial district. Additionally, the nearby Marine Avenue commercial
area provides Balboa Island residents, visitors and workers with access to a
variety of commercial and retail establishments.
2. The City's General Plan requires the City insure redevelopment of older or
underutilized properties and preserve the value of property by allowing for some
modest growth, while maintaining acceptable levels of traffic service. The current
General Plan designation allows three residential units in addition to commercial
uses on the subject property. The proposed Two Family designation and parcel
map would permit a maximum of four dwelling units (two on each lot). Although
the amendment will allocate one additional residential unit beyond the three
permitted with mixed -use developments, trip generation rates for residential uses
are lower than those for general retail, commercial and mixed uses.
3. The City's General Plan indicates that the City shall maintain suitable and
adequate standards for landscaping, sign control, site and building design,
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parking and undergrounding of utilities to ensure that the quality and character of
residential neighborhoods are maintained and that commercial and office
projects are aesthetically pleasing and compatible with surrounding land uses.
Residential development on the property will be subject to the R -1.5 development
regulations identical to surrounding residential properties, which will ensure
compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
4. The General Plan and Zoning Code amendments will maintain the consistency
between the General Plan and Zoning Code land use designations and further,
will require development of the site to comply with the applicable City standards
as outlined in the Zoning Code, for building height, setbacks, and required
parking with the exception that a six (6) foot front yard setback shall apply to the
subject property.
5. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the proposed General Plan
Amendment and the R -1.5 Zoning District. Additionally, the parcel map is
consistent with the Newport Beach Subdivision Code (Title 19) because the
findings for the reduced parcel size have been made.
6. The subject property is a flat lot. Balboa Island has been identified as a location
prone to liquefaction in the event of a major earthquake, however, proper
engineering required by current building codes can mitigate the potential affects
of liquefaction. Additionally, Balboa Island has been identified as being within a
100 -year flood zone. A 100 -year flood zone designation indicates that the chance
of a 100 -year flood event is 1% per year. To mitigate against potential flood
damage, standard city policy requires that all new habitable space have a
minimum finished floor elevation of 6.27 Mean Sea Level (MSL) based on the
NGVD29 datum. No other physical constraints to construction are known. The
subject property consists of three lots created by the original Balboa Island
subdivision. The proposed subdivision will create two lots that are consistent with
the size and orientation of surrounding properties. Each lot would permit the
construction of a maximum of two dwelling units. Existing development
regulations allow mixed -use development on the subject property with three
dwelling units permitted. The net increase of one dwelling unit does not
significantly alter the residential density of Balboa Island. Due to these factors,
the site is suitable for the type and density of development proposed.
7. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage nor substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat. The property is a disturbed site currently developed
with a parking lot located in a developed area and, the property is void of
measurable wildlife habitat. The project qualifies for an exemption from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section
15303 (Class 3). Future development will be required to adhere to standard city
requirements for water quality which require that Best Management Practices
(BMP's) be used during construction and incorporated into the design of the
development to ensure water quality standards are met.
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8. The proposed subdivision consists of two residential parcels. The design of the
subdivision is consistent with the surrounding subdivision pattern. No evidence is
known to exist that would indicate that the existing or proposed subdivision
pattern has generated any serious public health problems.
9. No public access easements exist or are proposed for the subject property and
therefore, 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.
10.The property is not located within the boundaries of a specific plan, planned
community nor subject to a Williamson Act contract.
11. Title 24 of the Uniform Building Code requires new construction to meet
minimum heating and cooling efficiency standards depending on location and
climate. The Newport Beach Building Department enforces Title 24 compliance
through the plan check and field inspection processes therefore, energy
efficiency requirements have been satisfied.
12.The proposed subdivision in conjunction with the proposed General Plan
Amendment may result in the creation of 2 -4 residential units where no
residential uses presently exist. Public services and infrastructure are available to
serve the proposed development. Additionally, all applicable improvements
required by Section 19.28 of the Subdivision Code are to be satisfied by the
developer. With the increase in residential units, the project assists the City in
meeting housing needs.
13.Waste discharge into the existing sewer system will be consistent with retail and
residential use of the property, which will not violate Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB) requirements. Additionally the developer will be
required to install sewer clean -outs for all dwelling units.
14.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. The proposed subdivision is within the boundaries of the Coastal
Zone. Although the City of Newport Beach does not have a certified Local
Coastal Program, the project is consistent with the City's Local Coastal Program
Land Use Plan. The subject property is not adjacent to the ocean or bay,
therefore, additional coastal access easements are not required. Recreation
policies of the Coastal Act require that sites suitable for water - oriented
recreational activities that cannot be provided at inland locations must be
protected. These policies prioritize water- oriented recreational activities over
other land uses and encourage aquaculture and water- oriented recreational
support facilities. The subject property is not suitable for water - oriented
recreational activities due to its size and location.
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15.The proposed subdivision design is consistent with Section 19.24.130 for the
following reasons, the proposed map design creates two larger lots out of the
three existing legal lots. Although larger than the majority of lots on Balboa
Island, the size of the proposed lots is not out of scale for the neighborhood. The
orientation of the proposed lots is consistent with the pattern of the surrounding
subdivision. The creation of two residential parcels out of three commercial lots
will not cause the circulation network to exceed the carrying capacity beyond that
accounted for in the existing General Plan as there will be a net reduction of
potential traffic due to the change in land use. The proposed parcel map will not
alter the location of existing public sidewalks. There is no evidence to suggest
that the proposed design will be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood or
to public safety, health and welfare.
16.The proposed project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt under the
Class 3 (Residential construction in an urbanized area), Class 5 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions)
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the State
CEQA Guidelines.
Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 2002-
003 as depicted in Attachment "A ", Local Coastal Plan Amendment No. 2003 -001 as
depicted in Attachment "B ", Code Amendment No. 2002 -009 as depicted in Attachment
"C" and Newport Parcel Map No. 2002 -031 subject to the Conditions set forth in
Attachment "D ".
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd DAY OF APRIL 2003.
AYES: Toerge Agaeanian, McDaniel, Selich and Tucker
RECUSED: Kiser
NOES:
ABSENT: Gifford
BY:
Steven Kiser, Chairman
BY:
Shant Agajanian, Secretary
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ATTACHMENT "A"
TO RESOLUTION NO. 1593
All provisions of the Land Use Element of the General Plan remain unchanged
except for the following chart:
Balboa Island Area (Statistical Division E)
ESTIMATED GROWTH FOR STATISTICAL AREAS E1, E2 & E3
Residential (in du's)
Commercial (in sq.ft.)
Existing
Gen. Plan
Projected Existing
Gen. Plan
Projected
1/1/87
Projection
Growth
1/1/87
Projection
Growth
1. Balboa Island
2,160
2,708 2,712
648 552
0
0
0
2. Marine Avenue
37
62
25
92,478
101,275
8,797
3. Agate Avenue
31
31
0
26,350
46,464 42,636 20,111
16,286
TOTAL
2,228
2,805
673 577
118,828
14 7,736 143,911 28,906
25,083
Population
4,411
5,546
1,135
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ATTACHMENT "B"
TO RESOLUTION NO. 1593
All provisions of the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan remain unchanged
except for the following paragraph on Page 57 of the Balboa Island Area section of
the Land Use Plan:
Balboa Island Area
3. Agate Avenue. The Retail and Service Commercial area on Agate Avenue is
allowed a maximum floor area ratio of 0.50/1.0. Separate residential uses are
prohibited. Residential development on the second floor is permitted in conjunction
with ground floor commercial up to a total floor area ratio of 1.25. One dwelling unit
is allowed for each 2,000 sq.ft. of buildable lot area, with a minimum of one
dwelling unit allowed per lot. Automobile and general storage is also permitted in
the Agate Avenue commercial area. The property located on the northwesterly
comer of Park Avenue and Agate Avenue (498 Park Avenue and 203 Agate
Avenue) is reclassified to Two Family Residential. [LCP No. 25] The property
located on the southwesterly corner of Park Avenue and Agate Avenue (Balboa
Island Resubdivision, Section 1, Block 7, Lots 17, 18, 19,) is reclassified to Two
Family Residential. [Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 2003 -001].
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ATTACHMENT "C"
TO RESOLUTION NO. 1593
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ATTACHMENT "D"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
NEWPORT PARCEL MAP NO. 2002-031
1. A parcel map shall be recorded. The parcel map shall be prepared on the
California coordinate system (NAD83) and that prior to recordation of the parcel
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.
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 Sections 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. All improvements shall be constructed as required by Ordinance and the Public
Works Department.
4. That arrangements be made with the Public Works Department in order to
guarantee satisfactory completion of the public improvements, if it is desired to
record a parcel map or obtain a building permit prior to completion of the public
improvements.
5. Each new parcel shall be served with an individual water service and sewer
lateral connection to the public water and sewer systems unless otherwise
approved by the Public Works Department and the Building Department.
6. A ten -foot radius corner cutoff at the corner of Park and Agate Avenues shall be
dedicated to the public.
7. County Sanitation District fees shall be paid prior to issuance of any building
permits.
8. That full parkway width sidewalk be reconstructed along the Park and Agate
Avenue frontages under an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works
Department. This work shall include removal of the existing driveway approach
along Agate Avenue and replacement with standard curb and sidewalk as well as
reconstructing the access ramp in the curb return at the intersection of park and
Agate Avenues.
9. All vehicular access to the property shall be from the adjacent alley unless
otherwise approved by the City Council.
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10. Public Works Department plan check and inspection fees shall be paid.
11. Overhead utilities serving the site be undergrounded to the nearest appropriate
pole in accordance with Section 19.24.140 of the Municipal Code unless it is
determined by the City Engineer that such undergrounding is unreasonable or
impractical.
12. Coastal Commission approval shall be obtained prior to the recordation of the
parcel map.
13. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, park dedication fees for two (2) dwelling
unit(s) shall be paid in accordance with Chapter 19.52 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
14. This parcel map shall expire if the map has not been recorded within 3 years of
the date of approval, unless an extension is granted by the Planning Director in
accordance with the provisions of Section 19.16 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
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ATTACHMENT D
EXCERPT OF DRAFT MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 3, 2003
PLANNING COMMISSION HEARING
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The final Planning Commission minutes for this item will be distributed to the City
Council in the supplemental agenda packet on Friday, April 18, 2003.
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ATTACHMENT E
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
Agenda Item No. 5
April 3, 2003
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: Planning Department
Gregg B. Ramirez, Associate Planner
(949) 644 -3219 gramirez(@city.newoort- beach.ca.us
SUBJECT: Curci Property, 129 Agate Avenue
General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -003, Local Coastal Program
Amendment No. 2003 -001, Code Amendment No. 2002 -009, Newport
Parcel Map No. 2002 -031 (PA2002 -244)
Request to amend the General Plan and Local Coastal Program land use
designations from Retail and Service Commercial (Residential) to Two -
Family Residential, amend the Zoning Code to change the Zoning District
from Retail and Service Commercial- Residential (RSC -R) to Restricted Two -
Family Residential (R -1.5). The application also requests approval of a
parcel map that would create two parcels out of the three existing lots for the
future constuction of up to four dwelling units.
APPLICANT NAME: John M. Curci, Property Owner
ISSUE:
Should the Planning Commission recommend approval to the City Council a request to
amend the General Plan and Local Coastal Program land use designations from Retail
and Service Commercial (Residential) to Two - Family Residential, amend the Zoning Code
to change the Zoning District from Retail and Service Commercial (RSC -R) to Restricted
Two - Family Residential (R -1.5) and approval of a parcel map that would create two
parcels out of the three existing legal lots?
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission take one the following actions:
1. Recommend approval of the applications to the City Council by adopting the
attached draft resolution; or
2. Defer consideration of the applications until after the General Plan update
process is concluded, in which case, staff would recommend removing the item
from calendar; or
3. Deny the request.
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129 Agate Avenue
General Plan Amendment No. 2002 -003, Code Amendment No. 2002 -009, Parcel
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Current
Development:
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To the north:
Residential
To the east:
Commercial and Mixed Use Commercial and Residential across Agate)
To the south:
Balboa Hotel and Residential
To the west:
Single and Two-Family Residential Across alley)
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DISCUSSION:
Background:
A letter was received from the property owner, John Curci on June 21, 2002, requesting
that the subject property be redesignated from commercial to residential for the
purposes of constructing either a new duplex or single - family residence on each of two
proposed lots. The Planning Commission considered the request on August 8, 2002,
and took action to recommend to the City Council that a General Plan Amendment and
Local Coastal Plan Amendment be initiated. The City Council took action on August 27,
2002 to initiate the requested amendments.
Site Overview
The subject property is located on the southwesterly corner of Park Avenue and Agate
Avenue on Balboa Island. The property is currently comprised of three 30' wide x 85'
deep legal lots (Balboa Island Resubdivision, Section 1, Block 7, Lots 17, 18, 19) for a
total land area of 7,650 square feet. The property is currently developed and operated
as a commercial parking lot. The lot consists of 18 parking spaces and users must pay
a fee to park vehicles on the lot.
Surrounding land uses include single and two family residential (R -1.5 Zoning District)
across the alley to the west, single, two and multi family residences to the north and
northeast across Park Avenue, mixed use (hotel and residential) uses directly adjacent
to the south and mixed commercial and residential uses to the southeast (across Agate
Avenue).
Analysis
The applicant requests to amend the General Plan and Local Coastal Program land use
designations from Retail and Service Commercial (Residential) to Two - Family
Residential and amend the Zoning Code to change the Zoning District from Retail and
Service Commercial - Residential (RSC -R) to Restricted Two - Family Residential (R -1.5).
The Code Amendment includes a request to establish a 6 -foot front yard setback
instead of the standard 20 -foot setback required by the R -1.5 Zoning District. In
conjunction with the proposed amendments, the applicant requests approval of a parcel
map that would create two parcels out of the three existing legal lots. The applicant has
indicated that if approved, each lot would be developed with either a single family
dwelling or duplex.
General Plan Amendment
The subject property is located within General Plan Land Use Element Statistical Area
E3 (Agate Avenue). The Agate Avenue Statistical Area is designated for Retail and
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Service Commercial uses with residential uses permitted on the second floor or above
only, with one residential dwelling unit permitted per lot.
The Land Use Element of the General Plan sets forth objectives, policies and limitations
for development in the City and designates the general distribution and location of land
uses and residential and commercial densities. During its review, staff found that
policies A, B, and F should be considered.
Land Use Element Policy A states:
"The City shall provide for sufficient diversity of land uses so that schools,
employment, recreation areas, public facilities, churches and neighborhood
shopping center are in close proximity to each resident of the community."
The proposed amendment will reduce the size of the Agate Avenue commercial area
that serves the residents of the area but it does not eliminate the entire commercial
district. Additionally, the nearby Marine Avenue and Balboa Peninsula commercial
areas provide Balboa Island residents, visitors and workers access to a variety of
commercial and retail establishments.
Land Use Element Policy B states:
"To insure redevelopment of older or underutilized properties, and to preserve
the value of property, the floor area limits specified on the Land Use Element
allow for some modest growth. To insure that traffic does not exceed the level of
service desired by the City, variable floor area limits shall be established based
on the trip generation characteristics of land uses. [GPA96- 1(D)]."
Traffic and parking generation is typically higher for commercial uses as opposed to
residential uses. The current General Plan designation allows three residential units in
addition to commercial uses on the subject property. The proposed Two Family
designation and parcel map would permit a maximum of four dwelling units (two on
each lot). Although the amendment will allocate one additional residential unit beyond
the three permitted with mixed -use developments, trip generation rates for residential
uses are typically lower than those for general retail, commercial and mixed uses.
Land Use Element Policy F states:
"The City shall develop and maintain suitable and adequate standards for
landscaping sign control, site and building design, parking and undergrounding of
utilities and other development standards to insure that the beauty and charm of
existing residential neighborhoods is maintained, that commercial and office
projects are aesthetically pleasing and compatible with surrounding land uses and
that the appearance of and activities conducted within, industrial developments are
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also compatible with surrounding land uses and consistent with the public health,
safety and welfare."
The subject property fronts the Agate Avenue commercial area however, residential
land uses are found across the alley to the west and northerly across Park Avenue.
Should the proposed amendment and accompanying Code Amendment be approved,
residential development on the property will be subject to the R -1.5 development
regulations to ensure compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
The Commission must determine whether a solely residential use is appropriate for a
street front dominated by commercial and mixed (commercial and residential) uses and
purely residential uses to the rear (across the alley) and across Park Avenue.
Additionally, the loss of parking accessible to the public should also be considered.
However, it must be kept in mind that the property owner would be able to develop the
subject property, and remove the parking lot with commercial or mixed -use by right
without obtaining discretionary or legislative approval under the RSC -R zoning
provisions.
Furthermore, the Commission must consider the larger underlying issue of how the
proposed amendment will affect the vitality and longevity of the Agate Avenue
commercial district as a whole. Although the current incarnation of the commercial
district is small, Agate Avenue is the access point for the Balboa Island ferry and sees a
fair amount of vehicular thru traffic and visitor and resident pedestrian traffic. The
businesses there serve Balboa Island residents, visitors and the year round population
of workers. While the present use of the subject property is not a traditional business, the
proposed amendment will permanently remove the property from the stock of
commercial properties and contract the Agate Avenue commercial district. Approving
the proposed amendment may result in subsequent general plan and code amendment
requests for other Agate Avenue commercial lots therby creating the potential for further
reductions in the size of the commercial district.
Finally, the Commission should also consider whether the proposed amendment should
be considered as part of the overall review of commercial districts associated with the
ongoing General Plan update process or on its own merits.
Measure S Analysis (Greenlight)
The amendments consist of a change in the land use designation from Retail & Service
Commercial to Two - Family Residential. Since the current regulations classify the
subject property as mixed use with three dwelling units permitted, the amendments will
result in a net increase in the number of permitted residential dwelling units by one and
a decrease in commercial floor area of 3,825 square feet within the General Plan. The
addition of one dwelling unit will generate a minor increase in average daily vehicle trips,
which is offset by the decrease in average daily trips resulting from the decrease in
commercial square footage. Therefore, none of the three thresholds to require a vote
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pursuant to Measure S (Greenlight) are exceeded. If the City Council approved the
recommended amendments, it will become a "prior amendment' that will be tracked for ten
years. During this time period, the dwelling units and traffic generated by this amendment
will be added to any future amendments or other applicable changes within this statistical
area in the General Plan land uses to determine if a threshold is exceeded and a vote is
required.
Local Coastal Plan Amendment
The subject property is located within the Balboa Island Area (Agate Avenue). Like the
General Plan, the Local Coastal Plan designates the subject property for Retail and
Service Commercial uses with residential uses permitted on the second floor or above
only. The Local Coastal Program also allows a minimum of one dwelling unit permitted
per lot.
Coastal Act policies state that visitor serving commercial uses are a priority over
residential uses in the coastal zone and that land uses should not impact public views,
coastal access or coastal environmental resources. The parking lot on the subject
property serves both residents and visitors by providing needed parking. There are no
public views through or across the property that will be adversely impacted by this
amendment and eventual construction of the new residences. Additionally, coastal
access will not be impeded by the proposed amendment. Finally, the property in
question is void of measurable environmental resources.
Zoning Code Amendment
In addition to the General Plan and Local Coastal Program amendments, the applicant
desires approval of a Code Amendment to change the zoning designation of the subject
property from RSC -R to R -1.5.
The subject property currently has a zoning designation of Retail and Service
Commercial with the residential overlay (RSC -R). The Zoning Code states that it is the
intent of the "R" overlay to provide for the establishment of residential uses in
commercial districts. Current development regulations permit one residential unit on
each of the three legal lots in addition to the permitted commercial uses.
The requested R -1.5 zoning designation is consistent with the proposed General Plan
and Local Coastal Program Two Family Residential land use designations. Additionally,
all residential properties on Balboa Island are zoned R -1.5. Therefore, the proposed
Code Amendment would be consistent with surrounding zoning. If approved, the new
lots would be required to comply with all R -1.5 zoning district regulations with the
possible exception of the 20 -foot front yard setback. Required setbacks for residential
lots called out on the Districting Maps for properties on Balboa Island typically range
from five to ten feet as opposed to commercial properties which have no required front
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yard setback. The applicant has proposed a 6 -foot front yard setback, which is the same
setback required for properties located on Agate Avenue north of Park Avenue.
Existing Development Regulations
The existing Retail and Service Commercial designations (GP, LCP, Zoning Code)
allow the property to be developed with traditional retail and service commercial uses
and mixed uses with residential units permitted on the second floor or above only. To
develop the entire subject property, the three existing legal lots would have to be
merged or, each lot could be developed independently. Below is a summary of notable
development regulations applicable if the entire property were developed.
Use
# Residential
Commercial
Residential
Parking
4 feet
Units
Square
Square
Required
Maximum Square Footage:
Permitted
footage (FAR)*
Footage
FAR **
Commercial
0
3,825 square
0
1/250 sq ft.
feet .5/1.0
Mixed Use
3
3,825 square
5,737.5 square
1/250 sq ft. plus
feet
feet (.75)
2 per DU
5/1.0
' Up to a 1.0 FAR is permitted with the approval of a Use Permit (1.0 = 7,650 square feet)
" Mixed -use regulations allow an additional 2,677.5 square feet (.35 FAR) for residential parking.
Proposed Development Regulations
The parcels, as proposed by the applicant with the associated parcel map, would be
subject to the following R -1.5 development regulations:
Lot Size:
3, 825 square feet
Front Setback:
6 feet
Sides Setbacks:
4 feet
Rear (Alley) Setback:
5 feet
Buildable Area:
2, 738 square feet
Maximum Square Footage:
4,307 square feet
Height Limit
24' Flat/Mid-point/ 29' Ridge
Staff believes that should the General Plan and Local Coastal Program amendments be
approved, the R -1.5 zoning designation and the requested 6 -foot front yard setback are
both appropriate for this location and would be consistent with the majority of other
residential properties on Balboa Island.
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Parcel Map
The subject property consists of three legal 30 feet wide by 85 feet deep lots that front
Agate Avenue. The applicant proposes a two- parcel map with both lots measuring 45
feet wide by 85 feet deep (3,825 square feet). The minimum lot area for residential
properties within the R -1.5 zoning district is 5,000 square feet. Therefore, the applicant
is requesting a deviation from the lot design standards.
Pursuant to Section 19.12.070 of the City Subdivision Code, the following standard
findings must be made to approve the parcel map. If the Planning Commission
determines that one or more of the findings listed cannot be made, the tentative parcel
must be denied.
1. 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.
Staff believes the proposed subdivision is consistent with the proposed General
Plan Amendment and the R -1.5 Zoning District. The applicant is requesting to
create lots that are smaller than the minimum specified for the R -1.5 zone.
Section 19.24.130(C) of the Subdivision Code permits deviations from lot
development standards provided certain findings can be made. These findings
are discussed later in this report, and staff believes the finding can be made to
support the reduced lot size. With approval of the smaller lot size, the project can
be found consistent with the R -1.5 zone. Additionally, the Public Works
Department has reviewed the proposed parcel map and believes that it is
consistent with the Newport Beach Subdivision Code (Title 19). Conditions of
approval have been included to ensure compliance with Title 19.
2. That the site is physically suitable for the type and density of development.
The subject property is a flat lot. Balboa Island has been identified as a location
prone to liquefaction in the event of a major earthquake. However, proper
engineering required by current building codes can mitigate the potential affects
of liquefaction. Additionally, Balboa Island has been identified as being within a
100 -year flood zone. A 100 -year flood zone designation indicates that the chance
of a 100 -year flood event is 1% per year. To mitigate against potential flood
damage, standard city policy requires that all new habitable space have a
minimum finished floor elevation of 6.27 Mean Sea Level (MSL) based on the
NGVD29 datum. No other physical constraints to construction are known. The
proposed subdivision will create two lots that are consistent with the size and
orientation of surrounding properties. Each lot would permit the construction of a
maximum of two dwelling units. Existing development regulations allow mixed -
use development on the subject property with three dwelling units permitted. The
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net increase of one dwelling unit would not significantly alter the residential
density of Balboa Island. Due to these factors, staff believes that the site can be
found suitable for the type and density of development proposed.
3. 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 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.
The subject property is a disturbed site currently developed with a parking lot
located in a developed area. Consequently, the subject property is void of
measurable wildlife habitat. Staff has determined that the project is exempt from
the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class
3, Class 5 and Class 15 exemptions. Future development will be required to
adhere to standard city requirements for water quality, which require that Best
Management Practices (BMP's) be used during construction and incorporated
into the design of the development to minimize off -site run -off and ensure water
quality standards are met.
4. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is not likely to
cause serious public health problems.
The proposed subdivision consists of two residential parcels. The design of the
subdivision is consistent with the surrounding subdivision pattern. No evidence is
known to exist that would indicate that the existing or proposed subdivision
pattern has generated any serious public health problems.
5. 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.
No public access easements exist or are proposed for the subject property.
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6. 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 property in question is not subject to a Williamson Act contract.
7. That, in the case of a "land project" as defined in Section 11000.5 of the
California Business and Professions Code: (a) there is an adopted specific plan
for the area to be included within the land project; and (b) the decision - making
body finds that the proposed land project is consistent with the specific plan for
the area.
The subject property is not located within the boundaries of a specific plan or
planned community.
8. 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.
Title 24 of the Uniform Building Code requires new construction to meet minimum
heating and cooling efficiency standards depending on location and climate. The
Newport Beach Building Department enforces Title 24 compliance through the
plan check and field inspection processes.
9. 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.
The proposed subdivision may result in the creation of 2-4 residential units.
Public services and infrastructure are available to serve the proposed
development. Additionally, all applicable improvements required by Section 19.28
of the Subdivision Code are required to be satisfied by the developer.
10. 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.
Waste discharge into the existing sewer system will be consistent with retail and
residential use of the property, which does not violate Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB) requirements. Additionally the developer will be
required to install sewer clean -outs for all dwelling units and comply with all
applicable City policies related to sewer systems and waste discharge.
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11. 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.
The proposed subdivision is within the boundaries of the Coastal Zone. Although
the City of Newport Beach does not have a certified Local Coastal Program, staff
believes that the project will be consistent with the city's Local Coastal Program
Land Use Plan, as discussed previously in this report. The subject property is not
adjacent to the ocean or bay; therefore additional coastal access easements are
not required. Recreation policies of the Coastal Act require that sites suitable for
water - oriented recreational activities that cannot be provided at inland locations
must be protected. These policies prioritize water- oriented recreational activities
over other land uses and encourage aquaculture and water - oriented recreational
support facilities. The subject property is not suitable for water- oriented
recreational activities due to its size and location.
In addition to the standard findings required for subdivisions, Section 19.24.130(C) of
the Subdivision Code requires the Planning Commission to make the following findings
if a deviation from the design standards is proposed. In this particular case, the
applicant proposes to deviate from the minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet required
by the R -1.5 zoning district regulations with two lots that are 3,825 square feet.
1. The requested deviation(s) will create a land plan or development design equal
or superior to that under the baseline design standards in this Chapter;
The proposed map design creates two larger lots out of the three existing legal
lots. Although larger than the majority of lots on Balboa Island, the size of the
proposed lots is not out of scale for the neighborhood. The orientation of the
proposed lots is consistent with the existing lots on Balboa Island.
2. The deviation(s) will not negatively impact the carrying capacity of the local
vehicular circulation network;
The creation of two residential parcels out of three commercial lots will not cause
the circulation network to exceed the carrying capacity beyond that accounted for
in the existing General Plan as there will be a net reduction of potential traffic due
to the change in land use.
3. The deviation(s) will not negatively impact pedestrian circulation;
The proposed parcel map will not alter the location of existing public sidewalks.
4. The resulting subdivision will be compatible with the pattern of surrounding
subdivisions;
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The proposed two- parcel subdivision will create parcels that are generally the
same size and orientation of other parcels on Balboa Island. -
5. The resulting subdivision design and improvements will be consistent with the
General Plan and any applicable specific plan, and will conform to the
Subdivision Map Act and all other provisions of this Subdivision Code.
This finding is discussed previously in this report.
6. The resulting subdivision design and improvements will not be materially
detrimental to the residents or tenants of the proposed subdivision or surrounding
properties, nor to public health or safety.
The proposed lots are of a similar size and orientation to those on Balboa Island.
The homes resulting from the implementation of the project may be larger, but
will not be excessively larger which might be viewed as detrimental. There is no
evidence to suggest that the proposed design will be detrimental to the
surrounding neighborhood or to public safety, health and welfare.
In summary, staff believes that the findings required by Title 19 of the Newport
Municipal Code to approve the parcel and for the deviation from the minimum lot size
development standard can be made.
Environmental Review:
This project has been reviewed, and it has been determined that it is categorically exempt
under the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act under Class 3
(Residential construction in an urbanized area), Class 5 (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations) and Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions). Under these exemptions, up to 6 units
can be constructed in an urbanized area provided the project does not impact
environmentally sensitive resources. The site is currently used as a parking lot within an
urbanized area, utilities are available and no significant environmental resources are
located on the site.
Public Notice:
Notice of this hearing was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to property owners within
300 feet of the property and posted at the site a minimum of 10 days in advance of this
hearing consistent with the Municipal Code. Additionally, the item appeared upon the
agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on the city website.
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Conclusion:
The Commission may decide that a residential land use designation is not appropriate
for the subject property given the location of the site, the loss of commercial parking or
loss of commercial development potential. Additionally, the Commission may believe
that it would be more appropriate that this matter be addressed as part of the ongoing
general plan update process. If this is the case the Commission may recommend that
Council not approve the proposed amendments. However, the Commission may find
that the proposed amendments are consistent with the objectives and policies of the
General Plan Land Use Element and that the change from commercial to residential is
appropriate for this site. Should the Commission determine that a favorable
recommendation to the City Council is appropriate, staff has included a draft Planning
Commission Resolution as Attachment A.
Prepared by:
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Attachments:
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Patricia L. Temple, Planning Director
A. Resolution No. ; findings and conditions of approval
B. Land Use Map
C. Parcel Map
D. Conceptual Site Plan
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A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE
GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2002 -003, LOCAL COASTAL
PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 2003 -001, CODE AMENDMENT NO. 2002 -009
AND NEWPORT PARCEL MAP NO. 2002 -031 FOR PROPERTY
IDENTIFIED AS 129 AGATE AVENUE (PA2002 -244)
Section 1. An application was filed by John Curci, property owner, with respect
to property located at 129 Agate Avenue and legally described as Balboa Island
Resubdivision, Section 1, Block 7, Lots 17, 18, 19, requesting to change the General
Plan Land Use designation from Retail & Commercial to Two - Family Residential, change
the Local Coastal Plan designation from Retail & Service Commercial to Two - Family
Residential, and change the zoning designation from Retail and Service Commercial to
Two Family Residential (Restricted).
Section 2. A public hearing was held on April 3, 2003 in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the aforesaid 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.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The City's General Plan requires the City provide for sufficient diversity of land
uses so that schools, employment, recreation areas, public facilities, churches
and neighborhood shopping centers are in close proximity to each resident of the
community. The proposed amendment will reduce the size of the Agate Avenue
commercial area that serves the residents of the area but does not eliminate the
entire commercial district. Additionally, the nearby Marine Avenue commercial
area provides Balboa Island residents, visitors and workers with access to a
variety of commercial and retail establishments.
2. The City's General Plan requires the City insure redevelopment of older or
underutilized properties and preserve the value of property by allowing for some
modest growth, while maintaining acceptable levels of traffic service. The current
General Plan designation allows three residential units in addition to commercial
uses on the subject property. The proposed Two Family designation and parcel
map would permit a maximum of four dwelling units (two on each lot). Although
the amendment will allocate one additional residential unit beyond the three
permitted with mixed -use developments, trip generation rates for residential uses
are lower than those for general retail, commercial and mixed uses.
3. The City's General Plan indicates that the City shall maintain suitable and
adequate standards for landscaping, sign control, site and building design, e�
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parking and undergrounding of utilities to ensure that the quality and character of
residential neighborhoods are maintained and that commercial and office
projects are aesthetically pleasing and compatible with surrounding land uses.
Residential development on the property will be subject to the R -1.5 development
regulations identical to surrounding residential properties, which will ensure
compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood.
4. The General Plan and Zoning Code amendments will maintain the consistency
between the General Plan and Zoning Code land use designations and further,
will require development of the site to comply with the applicable City standards
as outlined in the Zoning Code, for building height, setbacks, and required
parking with the exception that a six (6) foot front yard setback shall apply to the
subject property.
5. The proposed subdivision is consistent with the proposed General Plan
Amendment and the R -1.5 Zoning District. Additionally, the Public Works
Department has reviewed the proposed parcel map and believes that it is
consistent with the Newport Beach Subdivision Code (Title 19) provided that the
findings for the reduced parcel size are made.
6. The subject property is a flat lot. Balboa Island has been identified as a location
prone to liquefaction in the event of a major earthquake, however, proper
engineering required by current building codes can mitigate the potential affects
of liquefaction. Additionally, Balboa Island has been identified as being within a
100 -year flood zone. A 100 -year flood zone designation indicates that the chance
of a 100 -year flood event is 1 % per year. To mitigate against potential flood
damage, standard city policy requires that all new habitable space have a
minimum finished floor elevation of 6.27 Mean Sea Level (MSL) based on the
NGVD29 datum. No other physical constraints to construction are known. The
subject property consists of three lots created by the original Balboa Island
subdivision. The proposed subdivision will create two lots that are consistent with
the size and orientation of surrounding properties. Each lot would permit the
construction of a maximum of two dwelling units. Existing development
regulations allow mixed -use development on the subject property with three
dwelling units permitted. The net increase of one dwelling unit does not
significantly alter the residential density of Balboa Island. Due to these factors,
the site is suitable for the type and density of development proposed.
7. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are not likely to
cause substantial environmental damage nor substantially and avoidably injure
fish or wildlife or their habitat. The property is a disturbed site currently developed
with a parking lot located in a developed area and, the property is void of
measurable wildlife habitat. The project qualifies for an exemption from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Section
15303 (Class 3). Future development will be required to adhere to standard city
requirements for water quality which require that Best Management Practices
(BMP's) be used during construction and incorporated into the design of the
development to ensure water quality standards are met. 1� I
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8. The proposed subdivision consists of two residential parcels. The design of the
subdivision is consistent with the surrounding subdivision pattern. No evidence is
known to exist that would indicate that the existing or proposed subdivision
pattern has generated any serious public health problems.
9. No public access easements exist or are proposed for the subject property and
therefore, 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.
10. The property is not located within the boundaries of a specific plan, planned
community nor subject to a Williamson Act contract.
11. Title 24 of the Uniform Building Code requires new construction to meet
minimum heating and cooling efficiency standards depending on location and
climate. The Newport Beach Building Department enforces Title 24 compliance
through the plan check and field inspection processes therefore, energy
efficiency requirements have been satisfied.
12.The proposed subdivision in conjunction with the proposed General Plan
Amendment may result in the creation of 2 -4 residential units where no
residential uses presently exist. Public services and infrastructure are available to
serve the proposed development. Additionally, all applicable improvements
required by Section 19.28 of the Subdivision Code are to be satisfied by the
developer. With the increase in residential units, the project assists the City in
meeting housing needs.
13. Waste discharge into the existing sewer system will be consistent with retail and
residential use of the property, which will not violate Regional Water Quality
Control Board (RWQCB) requirements. Additionally the developer will be
required to install sewer clean -outs for all dwelling units.
14. 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. The proposed subdivision is within the boundaries of the Coastal
Zone. Although the City of Newport Beach does not have a certified Local
Coastal Program, staff believes that the project is consistent with the City's Local
Coastal Program Land Use Plan as discussed previously in this report. The
subject property is not adjacent to the ocean or bay, therefore, additional coastal
access easements are not required. Recreation policies of the Coastal Act
require that sites suitable for water - oriented recreational activities that cannot be
provided at inland locations must be protected. These policies prioritize water -
oriented recreational activities over other land uses and encourage aquaculture
and water - oriented recreational support facilities. The subject property is not
suitable for water- oriented recreational activities due to its size and location.
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15.The proposed subdivision design is consistent with Section 19.24.130 for the
following reasons, the proposed map design creates two larger lots out of the
three existing legal lots. Although larger than the majority of lots on Balboa
Island, the size of the proposed lots is not out of scale for the neighborhood. The
orientation of the proposed lots is consistent with the pattern of the surrounding
subdivision. The creation of two residential parcels out of three commercial lots
will not cause the circulation network to exceed the carrying capacity beyond that
accounted for in the existing General Plan as there will be a net reduction of
potential traffic due to the change in land use. The proposed parcel map will not
alter the location of existing public sidewalks. There is no evidence to suggest
that the proposed design will be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood or
to public safety, health and welfare.
16. The proposed project has been determined to be Categorically Exempt under the
Class 3 (Residential construction in an urbanized area), Class 5 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) and Class 15 (Minor Land Divisions)
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the State
CEQA Guidelines.
Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission
hereby recommends that the City Council approve General Plan Amendment No. 2002-
003 as depicted in Attachment "A ", Local Coastal Plan No. 2003 -001 as depicted in
Attachment "B ", and Code Amendment No. 2002 -009 as depicted in Attachment "C ".
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 3rd DAY OF APRIL 2003.
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Shant Agajanian, Secretary
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ATTACHMENT "A"
TO RESOLUTION NO.
All provisions of the Land Use Element of the General Plan remain unchanged
except for the following chart:
Balboa Island Area (Statistical Division E)
ESTIMATED GROWTH FOR STATISTICAL AREAS E1, E2 & E3
Residential (in du's) Commercial (in sq.ft.)
Existing Gen. Plan Projected Existing Gen. Plan Projected
1/1/87 Projection Growth 1/1/87 Projection Growth
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ATTACHMENT "B"
TO RESOLUTION NO.
All provisions of the Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan remain unchanged
except for the following paragraph on Page 57 of the Balboa Island Area section of
the Land Use Plan:
Balboa Island Area
3. Agate Avenue. The Retail and Service Commercial area on Agate Avenue is
allowed a maximum floor area ratio of 0.50/1.0. Separate residential uses are
prohibited. Residential development on the second floor is permitted in conjunction
with ground floor commercial up to a total floor area ratio of 1.25. One dwelling unit
is allowed for each 2,000 sq.ft. of buildable lot area, with a minimum of one
dwelling unit allowed per lot. Automobile and general storage is also permitted in
the Agate Avenue commercial area. The property located on the northwesterly
corner of Park Avenue and Agate Avenue (498 Park Avenue and 203 Agate
Avenue) is reclassified to Two Family Residential. [LCP No. 25] The property
located on the southwesterly corner of Park Avenue and Agate Avenue (Balboa
Island Resubdivision, Section 1, Block 7, Lots 17, 18, 19,) is reclassified to Two
Family Residential. [Local Coastal Program Amendment No. 2003 -001].
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