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HomeMy WebLinkAbout92-37 - Adopting Planned Community District Regulations and Development Plan for Newporter North / Newporter Knoll• ORDINANCE NO. 22.37 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADOPTING PLANNED COMMU- NITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR NEWPORTER NORTH / NEWPORTER KNOLL The City Council of the City of Newport Beach DOES ORDAIN as follows: SECTION 1. The subject property is the following real property in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California: That portion of Block 55 of Irvine's Subdivision, as recorded in Book 1, Page 88 of Miscellaneous Maps of the County of Orange. as shown in the attached Exhibit "A" and hereinafter referred to as "Property". • SECTION 2. Development of the property, which is zoned P -C, shall be as specified in the Planned Community District Regulations and Development Plan which is approved and adopted pursuant to this Ordinance, and which specifies the permitted land uses, intensity and density limits and development standards and regulations for the property as set forth in the attached Exhibit "B." SECTION 3. The Planning Director of the City of Newport Beach is hereby instructed and directed to apply all of the provisions of said Planned Community District Regulations and Development Plan to the Property as described herein; the same shall be in full force and effect and be a part of Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. SECTION 4. 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 within fifteen (15) days of its adoption. The Ordinance shall be effective thirty days after the date of its adoption. • i This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport Beach, held on the 24th day of August 1992, and was adopted on the 14thday of Sept. 1992, by the following vote, to wit: ATTEST: RI., M//- . Attachments: Exhibits "A!'& 'B" PL1'... \0C\DA\A765.0RD AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS HEDGES, WATT, TURNER SANSONE, HART, COX, PLUMMER NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS NONE MAYOR 2 0 Yd O o, _ y 0 N i f EXHIBIT A M V � 9 W R C l NEWPO &TER NORTH PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS Prepared for: City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Prepared by: The Irvine Company 550 Newport Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8904 Adopted 1992 hibit B 0 • Planned Community District Regulations for Newporter North Ordinance No. adopted by the City of Newport Beach City Council on 12/31/91 61 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Section I General Notes Section II Definitions Section III Residential Development Standards Permitted Uses Site Density Maximum Building Height Setbacks From Major Streets Setbacks Coastal Bluff Setbacks Streets Landscaping Parking Fences, Hedges and Walls Section IV Parks Section V Signs Section VI Site Plan Review List of Figures Figure I General Site Location Figure II Land Use Plan Figure III Statistical Analysis Figure IV Bluff Setback Exhibit Page No. 1, 4 8 9 9 9 9 9 9 10 10 11 11 12 15 16 17 2 3 7 14 I I i K] 12/31/91 i D i �ail:I11913� The Newporter North Planned Community (P -C) District Regulations have been developed in compliance with the City of Newport Beach General Plan. This P -C has also been developed pursuant to • Chapter 20.51 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. The purpose of these District Regulations is to provide for the development of the site as a coordinated, comprehensive project. This will take advantage of the superior environment which results from community planning. Whenever the regulations contained conflict with the regulations of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the regulations contained herein shall take precedence. The Municipal Code shall regulate this development when such regulations are not provided within these District Regulations. All development within the Planned Community boundaries shall comply with all provisions of the Uniform Building Code and various mechanical codes City Standards and Policies related thereto. INTENT It is the intent of this P -C District to permit the development of the Newporter North site for residential dwellings and associated uses as well as parks and environmental open space. The units will be located in close proximity to Newport Center and will provide additional housing opportunities within the City. • LOCATION Newporter North is bounded by San Joaquin Hills Road to the north, John Wayne Gulch to the southwest, Jamboree Road to the east, and the Upper Newport Bay to the northwest. 1 06/10/92 7! • \Me ew -- RESIDENTIAL PARK OPEN SPACE /NATURAL AREAS a -10 �ti PO. LAND USE PLAN NEWPORTER NORTH PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT 3 DR. NOT TO SCALE Pfd,. 1/9/92 /3 SECTION I 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. GENERAL NOTES PARK STANDARDS I Park dedication requirements shall be in accordance with the adopted Circulation Improvement and Open Space Agreement. •WATER SERVICE Water within the Planned Community will be furn'shed by the - City of Newport Beach. SEWAGE DISPOSAL Sewage disposal facilities within the Planned Community will be provided by the City of Newport Beach and Orange County Sanitation District No. 5. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, it shall be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Utilities Department that adequate sewer facilities will be available. Prior to the occupancy of any structure, it shall be further demonstrated that adequate sewer facilities exist. GRADING AND EROSION Grading and erosion control shall be carried ou't in accordance with the provisions of the City of Newport Beach Grading Ordinance and shall be subject to permits issued by the Building and Planning Departments. Building pads adjacent to slope or bluff areas may be raised to an elevation not to exceed ten (10) feet abo a natural grade. This provision does not preclude raisin pad elevations above 10 feet on interior portion of7site. Manufactured slopes, if any, shall be possible to reduce erosion. as soon as If mechanical appurtenances are to be built on building rooftops, they shall be screened from street level view in a manner compatible with the building materials. 4 06/10/92 7Y 6. ARCHAEOLOGICAL /PALEONTOLOGICAL Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the sites shall be examined to determine the existence and extent of archaeological and paleontological resources in accordance with adopted City policies. A qualified archaeologist shall be present during pregrade meetings to inform the developer and grading contractors of • the results of the study. In addition, an archaeologist shall be present during grading activities to inspect the underlying soil for cultural resources. If significant cultural resources are uncovered, the archaeologist shall have the authority to stop or temporarily divert construction activities for a period of 48 hours to assess the significance of the finds. In the event that significant archaeological remains are uncovered during excavation and /or grading, all work shall stop in that area of the subject property until an appropriate data recovery program can be developed and implemented. The cost of such a recovery program shall be the responsibility of the landowner and /or developer. A paleontological monitor shall be retained by the landowner and /or developer to attend pregrade meetings and perform inspections during development. The paleontologist shall be allowed to divert, direct, or halt grading in a specific area to allow for salvage of exposed fossil materials. 7. BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION The final design of public on -site pedestrian and bicycle circulation serving viewpark and coastal bluffs shall be • reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department; Planning Department; and Parks,.Beaches and Recreation. 8. AFFORDABLE HOUSING Affordable housing provisions shall be consistent with City standards. Affordable housing requirements may be satisfied off -site. 9. NOISE Detailed noise studies shall be conducted for the residential development for on -site impacts. Residential development shall comply with the standard of 45 dBA CNEL for interior noise levels and 65 dBA CNEL for outdoor living areas. Noise mitigation programs shall be based upon the recommendations of a licensed engineer practicing in acoustics and be approved by the Planning Department. 5 12/31/91 J5 10. 11. 12. 13 14. STREETS Streets within the development may be either private. Public or private streets shall me standards. The Newporter North development (gate guarded) community with secured access development. REFUSE COLLECTION AREAS a. All outdoor refuse collection areas shall screened from access streets and adjacent street level views. Said screening shall complete opaque screen and shall not inte site distance from streets unless otherwi the City Traffic Engineer. lic or ity be a private rounding the I e visually' ,roperty from orm a ere with approved by b. Curb -side collection of refuse shall be subject to City of Newport Beach approval. TELEPHONE. GAS, AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE All "on- site" gas lines, electrical lines, and 'telephone lines shall be placed underground. Transformerlor terminal equipment shall be visually screened from view from streets and adjacent properties from street level viewsl. LIGHTING Lighting systems shall be designed and maintain manner as to conceal the light source and to mi spillage and glare to adjacent properties. The be prepared and signed by a licensed Electrical with a letter from the Engineer stating that, i opinion, this requirement has been met. Lighti for any publicly maintained areas shall use cit fixtures approved by the Utilities Department. FIRE ACCESS Fire equipment access shall be approved by the Department. a d in such a Imize light plans shall Engineer, his q systems standard Fire 06/10/92 • 1� u 76 FIGURE III Newporter North • _Type Residential View Park Open Space, Natural Areas and Future Roadway Right -of -Way Total • STATISTICAL ANALYSIS Acreage Area (Net) Du /Ac Du 1 30.0 7.1 212 2 4.0 0 3 55.2 89.2 7 0 0 212 12/31/91 -71 SECTION II 1. Streets - Reference to streets within the development shall mean either public or pr Design of streets shall meet City of Newpo or as specified herein. North eets. standards 2. Bluff - As used in this document, "bluff" is any natural landform having an average slope of 26.6 degrees (50 %) or greater, with a vertical rise of twenty -five (2,5) feet or greater. 3. Viewnark - For purposes herein, a viewpark represents an area of natural character with provision of a pedestrian /bicycle pathway and passive viewinglareas. li 8 • 12/31/91 j �8 SECTION III RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 1. PERMITTED USES a. b. C. d. e. • f. 2. SITE Townhouses Condominiums Apartments Single - family detached units. Model homes and sales offices Recreational uses ancillary to residential uses. DENSITY Residential development area shall not exceed thirty (30) acres with allowance for 212 dwelling units. 3. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT All buildings shall comply with the height restrictions established by the City for this area. The maximum height of all buildings shall be twenty -four (24) feet measured in accordance with the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code and determined from the grade approved in the site plan review and subdivision approval. The maximum height of buildings may be increased to thirty -two (32) feet upon review and approval of the Planning commission and /or City Council. 4. SETBACKS FROM MAJOR STREETS Street Jamboree Road • San Joaauin Hills Road 5. SETBACKS a. Front yard Setback from Ultimate Right -of -Way Line Minimum 35 feet to property line. Minimum 35 feet to property line. From any public or private street the minimum building setback shall be ten (10) feet from right -of -way or curb, whichever is greater. Garages with direct access shall be setback from five (5) to seven (7) feet average or a minimum average of twenty (20) feet measured from back of curb, or in the event that sidewalks are constructed, from back of sidewalk. A minimum of eighteen (18) feet measured from back of curb, or in the event that sidewalks are constructed, from back of sidewalk shall be permitted with roll -up or other type garage doors approved by the City Traffic Engineer. If five (5) foot setbacks are proposed at corner units or lots on curves, adequate sight distance shall be provided unless otherwise approved by the City Traffic Engineer. 0 06/10/92 _I b. Side Yard Where property lines are created a minimum five (5) foot side yard setback shall be required. Architectural projections may be permitted subject to the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Zero (0) foot setback will be permitted where a minimum ten (10) feet building to building setback is provided. At side yards adjacent to streets a minimum five (.) foot setback shall be maintained. C. Rear yard where property lines are created a minimumlof ten (10) feet rear yard setback shall be required. Structures; other than walls and fences, along the public bluff top area shall be setback a minimum distance of twenty (20) feet from property line. Architectural projections may be permitted subject to the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Decks and balconies greater than 181" above grade may extend into the rear yard setback up to 3 feet. 6. COASTAL BLUFF SETBACKS The property line setback from the edge of a bluff shall be located no closer to the edge of the bluff thanithe point at which the top of the bluff is intersected by a dine drawn . from the solid toe of the bluff at an angle of 26.6 degrees to the horizontal. In no case shall a property line be located closer than forty (40) feet from the edge of a bluff or any eroded area of the bluff unless the arealis restored. 7. PRIVATE STREET STANDARDS Private streets within residential development shall be a minimum of thirty -two (32) feet in width with parking • allowed on one side. Through the Site Plan Review process, the following modifications to this standard may be approved: a. The minimum width may be reduced to 26 feet for access drives serving no more than 16 dwelling unfits. b. The minimum width may be reduced to 20 feet for access drives serving no more than 4 dwelling units. C. The minimum width may be reduced to 16 feel for access drives serving a single dwelling unit. io 06/10/02 I �b d. Drives of 20 or 16 feet as provided for the above shall be increased to a minimum width of 26 feet if serving a common parking area. e. Unless otherwise defined in this text, private streets shall be designed in compliance with the private street standards of the City of Newport Beach. 8. PUBLIC STREETS • Public streets within the Planned Community District shall conform to the current criteria as specified by the City of Newport Beach "Design Criteria for Public Works Construction ". 9. SITE DISTANCE REQUIREMENTS: 10. Residential development shall be designed to provide adequate sight distance (25 MPH), at the intersection of all private streets and drives, and along curves unless otherwise approved by the City Traffic Engineer. Project landscape concepts are intended to allow for maximization of views from residential areas. Interior greenbelt concepts are encouraged. A landscape concept plan shall be submitted as a part of site plan review and subdivision approval. Standards shall provide for: • a. Condominiums and Townhomes Dwelling units less than or equal to 1500 square feet shall provide a minimum of 2 parking spaces per unit, including one covered space. In addition, guest parking shall be provided at a minimum rate of 0.5 space per unit. Guest parking may be provided on street, in parking bays, or on driveway aprons (minimum 20 feet in depth or 18 feet where roll up garage doors are provided), in a manner acceptable to the City Traffic Engineer. 50% of the guest spaces may be provided on driveways. 11 06/10/92 1 12. Dwelling units greater than 1500 square f provide a minimum of 2 covered spaces per addition, guest parking shall be provided rate of one (1) space per unit. Guest pa provided on street, in parking bays, or o'. aprons (minimum 20 feet in depth or 18 fe up garage doors are provided), in a manne to the City Traffic Engineer. Fifty perc the guest spaces may be provided on drive b. Parkin Spaces The size of open and enclosed parking spa shall be as specified by the residential standards contained in the Newport Beach Code,with the exception that common parki are not curbside shall meet the universal size of 8 1/2 feet in width by 17 feet in C. Sinale Family Detached t shall nit. In t a minimum ing may bed driveway where roll acceptable t (50 %) of and areas icipal areas which rking stall A minimum of two (2) garage parking spaces' shall be provided per unit. In addition, guest parking shall be provided within the development at a minimum rate of two (2) spaces per unit. Guest parking may be provided on street, in parking bays, or on driveway aprons (minimum 20 feet in depth), in a manner acceptable to the City Traffic Engineer. One of the guest spaces may be provided on the driveway. PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION The project shall be designed so as to provide ifor adequate non - vehicular circulation from residential units to common' recreation and amenity areas as well as from residential units to external parks and roadways. This circulation can be provided via sidewalks adjacent to streets in combination with walkways provided through greenbelt and common areas., Main circulation drives shall have a sidewalk on at least one side. Sidewalks adjacent to curbs shall bel a minimum of five (5) feet in width. Sidewalks adjacent to lia 3 to 4 foot wide parkway shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in width. 12 06/10/92 • MO 13. FENCES. HEDGES AND WALLS Fences shall be limited to a maximum height of eight (8) feet, measured from finished grade. Where the fence is required to protect a swimming pool, the fence shall be constructed so as to meet the requirements of the Uniform Building Code for pool safety. Wing walls, where an extension of a residential or accessory structure, may be six (6) feet in height. At street intersections (to include driveway intersections with streets), no such appurtenance shall exceed thirty (30) inches in height above street pavement grade within the triangle bounded by the right -of- way lines and a connecting line drawn between points thirty (30) feet distant from the intersection of the right -of -way lines prolonged. Landscape plans shall be designed to provide adequate sight distance (25 MPH) unless otherwise approved by the City Traffic Engineer. 13 06/10/92 93 c� o� mh V IC Y Q fiQ y y 2 J J O p 4 4 J 25 y H � CQi I I t N y�yy and V r 14 1 0 l e C3 obi w N cc c U LLJ Z R su to Z $e sm cc SECTION IV W,.1;� The Newport North view park is intended to be passive in nature, characterized by low intensity usage such as hiking, bicycling and informal recreation. Minimal grading for trail connections to San Joaquin Hills Drive and Back Bay Road will be allowed. It is intended that the physical nature of the view park be a natural setting with unobtrusive additions and minimal lighting. Some low level lighting may be allowed, pursuant to City review, for security purposes. 15 06/10/92 SECTION V SIGNS A sign program for Newporter North, approved by the Irvine Company shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Commission. 16 06/10/92 • M, SECTION VI. SITE PLAN REVIEW A. Purpose The effect of this section is to establish a Site Plan Review procedure for Newporter North to insure that the project conforms to the objectives of the General Plan. B. Findings • The Site Plan Review procedures contained in this section promote the health, safety and general welfare of the community by ensuring that: (1) Development of Newporter North will not preclude implementation of specific General Plan objectives and policies. (2) The value of property is protected by preventing development characterized by inadequate and poorly planned landscaping, excessive building bulk, inappropriate placement of structures and failure to preserve where feasible natural landscape features. C. Application Site Plan Review approval shall be obtained prior to the issuance of a Grading Permit or a Building Permit for any new structure, including fences, and the establishment of grade by the Planning Commission or the City Council in accordance with Section 20.02.026. D. Plans and Diagrams to be Submitted • The following plans and diagrams shall be submitted to the Planning Commission for approval: (1) A plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the arrangement of buildings, driveways, pedestrian ways, off - street parking, landscaped areas, signs, fences and walks. The plot plan shall show the location of entrances and exits, and the direction of traffic flow into and out of off - street parking areas, the location of each parking space, and areas for turning and maneuvering vehicles. The plot plan shall indicate how utility and drainage are to be provided. (2) A landscape plan, drawn to scale, showing the locations of existing trees proposed to be removed and proposed to be retained; and indicating the amount, type, and location of landscaped areas, planting beds and plant materials with adequate provisions for irrigation. 17 06/10/92 i E. F. (3) Grading plans to ensure development properjly related to the site and to surrounding properties and. structures: (4) Scale drawings of exterior lighting showing size, location, materials, intensity and relationship to adjacent streets and properties. (5) Architectural drawings, renderings or sketches, drawn'; to scale, showing all elevations of the proposed buildings and structures as they will appear upon • completion. (6) Any other plans, diagrams, drawings or additional information necessary to adequately consider the proposed development and to determine compliance with; the purposes of this chapter. Fee The applicant shall pay a fee as established by Resolution of the City Council to the City with each application for Site Plan Review under Chapter 20.01.070. (Ord. 1686, § 1, 1976) Standards The Site Plan Review procedures established for Newporter North shall be applied according to and in compliance with the following standards: (1) Sites subject to Site Plan Review under the provisions of this section shall be graded and developed with due regard for the aesthetic qualities of the natural i terrain, Upper Newport Bay, and landscape, giving special consideration to waterfront resources and unique landforms such as coastal bluffs or other sloped areas; trees and shrubs shall not be indiscriminately destroyed; (2) No structures shall be permitted in areas of potential geologic hazard unless specific mitigation) measures are adopted which will reduce adverse impactslto an acceptable level or the Planning Commission or City Council, on review or appeal, finds that the benefits outweigh the adverse impacts; (3) Residential development shall be permitted) in areas subject to noise levels greater than 65 CNEEL only where specific mitigation measures will reduce noise levels in exterior areas to less than 65 CNEL and) reduce noise levels in the interior of residences to 45CNEL or less; 18 06/10/92 1114 (4) Site plan and layout of buildings, parking areas, pedestrian and vehicular access ways, and other site features shall give proper consideration to functional aspects of site development-; (5) Development shall be consistent with specific General Plan policies.and objectives, the adopted Circulation • Improvement and Open Space Agreement, :and shall not preclude the implementation of those policies and objectives; (6) Development shall be physically compatible with the development site, taking into consideration site characteristics including, but not limited to, slopes, and sensitive resources; (7) Archaeological and historical resources shall be protected to the extent feasible or appropriate mitigation measures shall be implemented. G. Procedures regarding Public Hearing notification and Planning Commission and City Council actions shall be pursuant to Chapter 20.01.070. 0 EM N 06/10/92 im