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HomeMy WebLinkAbout32 - Residential Development Standards in Corona del MarCity Council Meeting of 12/14/9E CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Agenda No. 32 PLANNING COMMISSION November 20, 1998 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Planning Commission SUBJECT: Residential Development Standards in Corona del Mar At the November 19`h meeting, the Planning Commission discussed a letter received by Chairman Selich from residents in the Corona del Mar area (attached). Attached to the letter is a petition and a number of photographs showing various projects under construction in the area. The issue of primary concern is that many structures now include a third story element. While it is possible to design a building with this type of third floor in compliance with the height limit, as evidenced by the letter, there seem to be a growing concern regarding the scale of new residential projects in Corona del Mar. The issue of building mass and bulk has been discussed with the City by various residents in Corona del Mar a number of times over the years. The issue seems to be heightened at this time due to the high number of remodeling and reconstruction projects currently underway. Additionally, we understand this is a large concern of the Corona del Mar Residents' Association. Therefore, it may be an issue which should be studied. The Planning Commission recommends that a discussion of the development standards in Corona del Mar be commenced through the formation of a study group, including participation of the Planning Commission, staff, residents, and local architects. Such a group could study various issues related to residential development standards, including building heights, floor area definitions, open space option requirements, basements, and any number of other design- related issues. Such a group could then suggest consideration of modifications to the development regulations in old Corona del Mar. The Planning Commission voted to send this memo to the City Council, to gain your concurrence with the formation of such a study group. We seek your agreement because of the possibility that changes to the Municipal Code could be proposed as a result, and because the activity will require the utilization of staff resources. The size of the study group should be fairly limited. We suggest one or two Commissioners, two Corona del Mar residents, and two architects active in the Corona del Mar area. The group could also include a City Council member, if desired. If the City Council concurres with this idea, the Commission will form a study group in January, 1999. Respectfully submitted, Edward Selich, Chairman Page two Ocrober 18, 1998 Mr. Edward Selich, Chairman Planning Commission t'II of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. Selich: We the undersigned are asking for a review of the permit to build for 510 Acacia, Corona Del Mar. We are very concerned as CDM residents and property owners with the issue of new construction that is three stories high. We are aware that the height limit for a peaked roof is 29 ft. ac the ridge. However, we ask chat you carefully review further permits and plans with respect to the fact that most of the new construction. includes third story rooms. The most recent example are the three units is the 400 block of Begonia. Three stories creates an environmental problem of light and air for the neighbors, not to mention in some cases view obstruction. This problem is happening not only on Acacia and Begonia, but all over Corona Del Mar. Pictures are enclosed of 9uildings recently completed and in process in the immediate neighborhood. Tha you for your attention to this matter. Z_3LlLLS F._ �Ll�" 435 8 coL;, -. AvtC17ON -�z ul gal", P,2 • . c o-r A Mr. Edward Selich, Chairman Planning Commission Citjn of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mr. Selich: October 18, 1998 RECEIVED BY PLANNING DEPARTMENT CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AM P;Ov 0 j 1998 PM 71819110111 � 12111213141818 We the undersigned are asking for a review of the permit to build for 510 Acacia, Corona Del Mar. We are very concerned as CDM residents and property owners with the issue of new construction that is three stories high. We are aware that the height limit for a peaked roof is 29 ft. at the ridge. However, we ask that you carefully review further permits and plans with respect to the fact that most of the new construction includes third story rooms. The most recent example are the three units in the 400 block of Begonia. Three stories creates an environmental problem of light and air for the neighbors, not to mention in some cases view obstruction. This problem is happening not only on Acacia and Begonia, but all over Corona Del Mar. Pictures are enclosed of buildings recently completed and in process in the immediate neighborhood. cc:City Council City Manager this matter. 0 M 5G'? drat c� u r L. a4 Akiafa At CpM I