HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-23 - Adopting Planned Community Development Plan No. PC2015-001 Amending the San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community (PC-19) Located at 850 and 856 San Clemente Drive (PA2015-152)ORDINANCE NO. 2016-23
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING
PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
NO. PC2015-001 AMENDING THE SAN JOAQUIN PLAZA
PLANNED COMMUNITY (PC -19) LOCATED AT 850 AND
856 SAN CLEMENTE DRIVE (PA2015-152)
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Related California Urban Housing, LLC
(Applicant) with respect to property located at 850 San Clemente Drive, and legally
described as Parcel 2 of the Parcel Map, in the City of Newport Beach, County of
Orange (County), State of California, as shown on a map recorded in Book 81, Pages 8
and 9 of Parcel Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County;
WHEREAS, the project includes demolition of the existing 23,632 -square -foot
Orange County Museum of Art (OCMA) building to accommodate the development of a
25 -story, 100 -unit residential condominium building with two levels of subterranean
parking. The Applicant requests the following approvals from the City of Newport Beach
(City):
• General Plan Amendment (GPA) — To amend Anomaly No. 49 to remove the
property and to reduce the allowed development from 45,208 square feet to
21,576 square feet (Table LU2 and associated figures), and to change the land
use designation for the property from Private Institutional (PI) to Multi -Unit
Residential (RM -100) with a maximum development limit of 100 units.
• Planned Community Development Plan Amendment (Zoning) — To change
the San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community (PC) land use designation from
Civic/Cultural/Professional/Office to Multi -Unit Residential. The PC amendment
also includes new residential development standards including a 295 -foot height
limit measured from finished grade.
• Tentative Vesting Tract Map — To allow the 100 individual dwelling units to be
sold separately as condominiums.
• Site Development Review — To ensure site development is in accordance with
the applicable planned community and zoning code development standards and
regulations pursuant to Newport Beach Municipal Code (NBMC) Section
20.52.080 (Site Development Reviews).
• Traffic Study — To study potential traffic impacts pursuant to the City of
Newport Beach Traffic Phasing Ordinance.
• Development Agreement — To voluntarily enter into a Development
Agreement to provide surety and consistency in the future development of the
Applicant's project.
• Environmental Impact Report (EIR) — To address reasonably foreseeable
environmental impacts resulting from the legislative and project specific
discretionary approvals pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
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• Revoke Use Permit - To revoke Use Permit No. UP2005-017 (PA2005-086),
which allows beer and wine sales at the museum.
• Revoke Modification Permit - To revoke Modification Permit No. MD2004-059
(PA2004-184), which allows flagpoles/signage beyond that allowed by the
NBMC;
WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza)
Zoning District and the General Plan Land Use Element category is PI (Private
Institutional);
WHEREAS, the subject property is not located within the coastal zone;
WHEREAS, a study session was held on April 7, 2016, in the Council Chambers
located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach to introduce the project to the Planning
Commission. No action was taken at the study session;
WHEREAS, a study session was held on September 1, 2016, in the Council
Chambers located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach to update the status of the
project to the Planning Commission and review the conclusions of the Draft EIR. No action
was taken at the study session;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 20, 2016, in the Council
Chambers located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and
purpose of the public hearing was given in accordance with the NBMC. Evidence, both
written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this
public hearing;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2033 by a
unanimous vote of 7-0 recommending approval of the proposed project to the City
Council;
WHEREAS, on November 17, 2016, the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC)
found the City of Newport Beach Museum House Residential Project to be consistent with
the Airport Environs Land Use Plan for John Wayne Airport, with the condition that written
documentation from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) be provided to ALUC and
the City Council verifying that the City's Police Department helipad was considered in the
FAA Determination of No Hazard to Air Navigation issued for the project;
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 29, 2016, in the Council
Chambers located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and
purpose of the public hearing was given in accordance with the NBMC. Evidence, both
written and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the City Council at this public
hearing;
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WHEREAS, amendments to the General Plan and Zoning Code are legislative
acts and neither the NBMC nor State Planning Law set forth any required findings for
either approval or denial of such amendments;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza) Zoning
District meets the intent and purpose for a PC as specified in NBMC Section 20.56.010
(Planned Community District Procedures, Purpose). The property is located in the
Newport Center area which includes a mixture of shopping, hotels, commercial support
uses, professional offices, and residential developments. The development plan and
standards are consistent with the surrounding development including the standards and
allowed uses of the adjoining North Newport Center Planned Community;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza) Zoning
District would apply appropriate site and project specific setbacks, density, and height
limits to the project site given the site's urban location and all required parking is
provided onsite. The site is fully developed and does not support any natural resources
and all potential environmental impacts associated with the project are appropriately
addressed through standard building permit procedures and the mitigation measures
identified in the Final EIR;
WHEREAS, the proposed PC -19 (North Newport Center Planned Community)
amendment and zoning designation are consistent with the proposed General Plan
Amendment (GP2015-001) that changes the land use category from Private Institutional
(PI) to Multi -Unit Residential (RM -100) with a maximum development limit of 100 units;
WHEREAS, the future development of the property affected by the proposed
amendments will be consistent with the goals and policies of the Land Use Element of
the General Plan; and will be consistent with the purpose and intent of the proposed
San Joaquin Plaza (PC) Zoning District of the NBMC;
WHEREAS, NBMC Section 20.30.060(C)(3) (Height Limits and Exceptions,
Required Findings) requires findings to be made to adopt or amend a Planned
Community District with an increase in the height of the structure above the previous
base height limit:
Finding:
A. The project applicant is providing additional project amenities beyond those that
are otherwise required. Examples of project amenities include, but are not limited
to:
i. Additional landscaped open space;
ii. Increased setback and open areas;
iii. Enhancement and protection of public views.
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Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The building design provides a high level of design with open space, landscape,
residential amenities, and building setbacks that are similar or greater than those
required on adjoining properties. The main building provides lot coverage of
approximately 30 percent. The remaining portion of the site includes the
service/emergency access drive, the motor court and a variety of open and
useable plazas, land scaped/hard scape areas, planters, and a dog run.
2. The site design provides 32,261 square feet of outdoor common open space,
much of it landscaped area (not including the motor court) where a total of 7,500
square feet are required (75 square feet/dwelling unit) under the RM
development standards of the NBMC.
3. The main residential tower is set back a minimum of 36 feet from the front
property line (San Clemente Drive), 34 feet from the right property line (adjacent
M to the office parking structure), 10 feet to the left property line (adjacent to the
OCMA administration building site) and 42 feet to the rear property line (adjacent
to the Villas at Fashion Island apartments). Parking level basement setbacks
occur largely below grade and are not immediately visible from the street
frontage along San Clemente Drive. The basement levels maintain a minimum
10 -foot setback except on the easterly side where the access road caisson wall
in located along the property line adjacent to the office parking structure.
4. The property abuts properties located in the North Newport Center Planned
Community to the north and east. The North Newport Center PC includes
setbacks from streets, which are typically 15 feet. No interior setbacks standards
are included and the placement of buildings and structures is reviewed during the
Plan Review process for new structures.
5. The adjoining property developed with the OCMA administration building is in the
San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community, which does not include required
setbacks. Building location and design is reviewed during the site development
review process. The existing OCMA administration building is set back
approximately 30 feet from its easterly property line, that abuts the subject
property.
6. The project does not affect existing public views from designated viewpoints or
view corridors as shown in the view simulations and discussed in Chapter 5-01
(Aesthetics) of the Final EIR and does not detract from the character of the area.
The overall project height is generally consistent with the height limit and existing
building heights in the northerly section of Newport Center.
7. The subject property is located in the 300 -foot High Rise Height Area as depicted
on Map H-1 High Rise and Shoreline Height Limitation of the NBMC. Although
this height limit is applicable to nonresidential buildings, the type and design of a
structure, and not only the use, are important in determining if its bulk and scale
are appropriate for a particular location. In this case the residential high rise
building is well-designed and is consistent with the 300 -foot high rise height limit
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and meets the intent of Land Use Element Policy LU 6.14.4 (Development
Scale), which suggests, but does not limit, that the greatest building mass and
height should be concentrated in the northeastern section of Newport Center
along San Joaquin Hills Road.
Finding:
B. The architectural design of the project provides visual interest through the use of
light and shadow, recessed planes, vertical elements, and varied roof planes;
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The building's exterior is comprised predominantly of stone and masonry with
metal work details and glass windows. Massing offsets, variations of roofline,
varied textures, recesses, articulation, and design accents on the elevations are
integrated to enhance the building's architectural style.
2. The building fagade is designed to be compatible with surrounding retail, office
and residential development in Newport Center. The architectural design
provides a significant amount of articulation to fit with the context of surrounding
buildings in the Newport Center area. Large scale features such as variation in
floor size, multistory bay windows, balconies and terraces help to reduce the
scale of the structure and to provide visual interest and variety. Mechanical
equipment and elevator overrides are screened from view.
Finding:
C. The increased height will not result in undesirable or abrupt scale changes or
relationships being created between the proposed structure(s) and existing
adjacent developments or public spaces. Where appropriate, the proposed
structure(s) provides a gradual transition to taller or shorter structures on abutting
properties; and
Fact in Support of Finding:
Although the building is taller than the structures in the immediate vicinity it is not
out of character with the structures in the northerly section of Newport Center
which includes a mix of building types and heights. There are six existing
buildings in the northern section of Newport Center that are greater than 200 feet
in height.
Finding:
D. The structure will have no more floor area than could have been achieved
without the approval of the height increase.
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Fact in Support of Finding:
The proposed floor area for the project would conform to the dwelling unit and
gross floor area limit established through the amended PC -19 (San Joaquin
Plaza Planned Community Development Plan).
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach ordains as follows:
Section 1: The City Council has considered the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and has determined that modifications to the project made by the
City Council, if any, are not major changes that require referral back to the Planning
Commission for consideration and recommendation.
Section 2: The City Council of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves
Planned Community Development Plan Amendment No. 2015-001 as depicted in Exhibit
A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, to change the San Joaquin Plaza
PC land use designation from Civic/Cultural/Professional/Office to Multi -Unit Residential
and revise the development standards to accommodate the proposed residential
development.
Section 3: The recitals provided in this ordinance are true and correct and are
incorporated into the operative part of this ordinance.
Section 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The
City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 5: The Museum House Project Final EIR (SCH No. 2016021023) was
prepared for the project in compliance with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and City
Council Policy K-3. By Resolution No. 2016-126, the City Council, having final approval
authority over the project, adopted and certified as complete and adequate the Museum
House Project Final EIR (SCH No. 2016021023) and approved "Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program." Resolution No. 2016-126 is hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 6: Except as expressly modified in this ordinance, all other Sections,
Subsections, terms, clauses and phrases set forth in the NBMC shall remain unchanged
and shall be in full force and effect.
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Section 7: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage
of this ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be
published pursuant to City Charter Section 414.
This ordinance was introduced at a special meeting of the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach held on the 29th day of November 2016, and adopted at a regular
meeting on the 13th day of December, 2016, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Duffield Council Member
Selich, Mayor Pro Tem Muldoon, Mayor Dixon
NAYS: Council Member Petros
ABSTAIN: Council Member Curry
ATTEST:
LEILANI I. BROWN, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
AARON C. HARP, CITY ATTORNEY
DIA . DIXON'--MAYOR
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Exhibit A: PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Development Plan)
Exhibit "A"
PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Development Plan)
San Joaquin Plaza
(PC 19 Amendment)
Planned Community Development Plan
Land Uses, Development Standards &
Procedures
Land Uses, Development Standards & Procedures
San Joaquin Plaza (PC 19 Amendment)
Planned Community Development Plan
Land Uses, Development Standards & Procedures
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
A. Introduction and Purpose of Development Plan
B. San Joaquin Plaza Statistical Analysis
C. Planned Community Area Location Map
Chapter 1(PC Subarea 1)
I. Relationship to Other Regulations
A. Relationship to the Municipal Code
II. Land Use and Development Regulations
A. Permitted Uses
B. Development Limits
C. Transfer of Development
III. Site Development Standards
A. Permitted Height of Structures
B. Standards for Allowable Heights
C. Rooftop Appurtenances
D. Site Walls, Retaining Walls, Garage Walls and Mechanical Screens
E. Site Setbacks
F. Floor Area Ratio
G. Lot Coverage
H. Parking
I. Landscaping
J. Lighting
K. Signs
L Residential Open Space Requirements
M. LEED Certification
N. Construction and Utility Requirements
IV. Definitions
V Site Development Review
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Chapter 2 (PC Subarea 2)
I. San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community District Regulations
A. General Notes
B. Permitted Uses
C. Building Location
D. Building Height
E. Parking
F. Landscaping
G. Loading Areas
H. Refuse Collection Areas
I. Telephone and Electrical Service
J. Signs
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San Joaquin Plaza PC Development Plan
Amendment No. 8
I. Introduction
A. Introduction and Purpose of Development Plan
The San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community ("PC") District (PC -19) for the City of Newport Beach
is a part of the Newport Center Development in conformance with the Newport Beach General
Plan. The General Plan identifies the goal of creating a successful mixed-use district that
integrates economic and commercial centers serving the needs of Newport Beach residents and
the sub -region, with expanded opportunities for residential development within Newport
Center.
As shown on Figure 1, the San Joaquin Plaza PC District is located in the north end of Newport
Center where the concentration of building height and mass is greatest. It is generally bounded
by Santa Cruz Drive on the east, San Clemente Drive on the south, and Santa Barbara Drive to
the west. Surrounding uses include an existing parking structure to the east office buildings to
the west, residential apartments to the north and office and residential apartments to the south.
The Fashion Island regional mall is approximately % mile to the south. The purpose of the San
Joaquin Plaza PC District is to ensure consistency with General Plan policies related to
development scale in Newport Center and expectations for high quality development.
This San Joaquin Plaza PC Development Plan is divided into two chapters. Chapter 1 provides
land use and development standards for PC Subarea 1 (850 San Clemente Drive) only. Chapter 1
supersedes the Existing PC Development Plan with respect to PC Subarea 1. The land use and
development standards in the Existing PC Development Plan shall not apply to PC Subarea 1.
Chapter 2 of this San Joaquin Plaza PC Development Plan provides land use and development
standards for PC Subarea 2 (856 San Clemente Drive) only. Chapter 2 consists of the entire
Existing PC Development Plan except Section I (Statistical Analysis), which shall be superseded by
Section I (B) (San Joaquin Plaza Statistical Analysis) below. Section II (General (Votes) and Section
III (Civic, Cultural, Business and Professional Offices) of the Existing PC Development Plan, which
set forth land use and development standards, shall apply to PC Subarea 2 only, and not PC
Subarea 1.
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B. San Joaquin Plaza Statistical Analysis
The San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community area consists of two distinct subareas:
PC Subarea 1(850 San Clemente Drive)
a. Site Area: 1.99 acres
Existing Use: Orange County Museum of Art Exhibition Space (23,632 Square
Feet)
PC Subarea 2 (856 San Clemente Drive)
a. Site Area: 0.93 acre
a. Existing Use: Orange County Museum of Art Galleries
Administrative Offices & Storage (13,670 Square Feet)
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C. San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Area Location Map
Figure -1 — San Joaquin Plaza
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Chapter 1(PC Subarea 1)
I. Relationship to Other Regulations
A. Relationship to the Municipal Code
Whenever the development regulations of this plan conflict with the regulations of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code, the regulations contained herein shall prevail. The Municipal Code shall
regulate this development whenever regulations are not provided within these district
regulations. All words and phrases used in this San Joaquin Plaza PC Development Plan shall have
the same meaning and definition as used in the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code unless
defined differently in Section V — Definitions.
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II. Land Use and Development Regulations — PC Sub Area 1
A. Permitted Uses
1. General
Specific uses are permitted consistent with the definitions provided in Section V of this
Development Plan. Uses determined to be accessory or ancillary to permitted uses, or residential
support uses to permitted uses are also permitted. The Community Development Director may
determine other uses not specifically listed herein, provided they are consistent with the Multi -
Residential (RM) Land Use designation.
2. San Joaquin Plaza Subarea 1
a. Residential
i. 100 residential units
b. Uses that are accessory or ancillary to the permitted residential uses,
including residential support uses, are also permitted. These include, but are
not limited to, the following:
L Club Rooms
ii. Lobby
iii. Fitness and Spa
iv. Business Services and Building Services
v. Rooftop lounge
vi. Wine Storage
vii. Catering kitchen
1. Resident serving food and beverage services
viii. Laundry
ix. Conference Rooms
x. Similar resident serving uses
c. Structured Parking, Garage and Facilities
B. Development Limits
The development limits in this Development Plan are consistent with those established by the
General Plan.
Development limits may be modified through the approval of a Transfer of Development Rights.
1. San Joaquin Plaza Subarea 1(850 San Clemente Drive)
Up to 100 residential units are permitted within San Joaquin Plaza Subarea 1. Residential uses
are measured on a per unit basis and not by gross floor area. Ancillary uses, such as club rooms,
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fitness, lobbies, business services, amenities and building services shall not require parking as
they support the primary operations of the residential community and its residents.
C. Transfer of Development Rights
The transfer of development rights among sub -areas of this Planned Community and to/from
other areas in the Newport Center/Fashion Island District identified in the General Plan is
allowed in accordance with Policy LU 6.14.3 of the General Pian and this Planned Community
Development Plan. The transfer of development rights shall be approved, as specified in the
General Plan
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Ili. Site Development Standards
A. Permitted Height of Structures
1. San Joaquin Plaza Subarea 1
B. Standards for Allowable Heights
The maximum height of all structures shall be 295 feet as measured from finished grade to the
roof of the highest appurtenance. Finish grade is defined in Graphic 1, as elevation of main
building entry point in relation to mean sea level.
C. Rooftop Appurtenances
Rooftop appurtenances are permitted. Rooftop appurtenances shall demonstrate compliance
with conditions related to the AELUP for the John Wayne Airport, consistent with Section
III(A)(1)(b). Rooftop appurtenances must be screened from view; the height of rooftop
appurtenances shall not exceed the height of the screening. Supports for window washing
equipment are permitted, and are not required to be screened from view. No setbacks are
required for any rooftop appurtenances
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Point
Note It, no stance SMI any part of the buOding mckidmg roMop appurtenances or architecturai features penetrate the PAA
(Part 77) imaginary obstruction surface for John Wayne Airport
Graphic 1— Example of Building Height and Rooftop Appurtenances
"Itshed Grade
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D. Site Walls, Retaining Walls, Garage Walls and Mechanical Screens
a. Site Walls
i. Site walls will not exceed 8'-0" from finish grade.
b. Retaining Walls
i. Interior: The height of a retaining wall that faces interior to the
project is not to exceed 30'-0" from finish grade.
ii. Exterior: Retaining walls that face exterior to adjacent properties
and San Clemente Drive at property lines, are limited in height to 8'-0"
from finish grade not including handrail conditions that may be required
above these walls. These handrail requirements may be formed by the
retaining wall.
c. Garage Walls that are exposed will be treated as architectural building fagade.
d. Mechanical Screens will be allowed to be of sufficient height to provided coverage
of equipment. Required grills, louvers, vents and other functional requirements of
building equipment will to the extent possible be incorporated into the building
architecture.
E. Site Setbacks
a. San Clemente Drive
15'-0"
b. East Property Line (Adjacent to Parking Garage)
5'-0"
c. North Property Line (Adjacent to San Joaquin Apartments)
5'-0"
d. West Property Line
5'-0"
F. Floor Area Ratio
a. Allowable Floor Area for Site is 4.5:1 FAR
b. Lot Area 86,924 Square Feet
c. Allowable Area 391,000 Square Feet
G. Lot Coverage
Lot coverage is the percentage of buildable site area.
a. Lot Area 86,924 Square Feet
b. Allowable Lot Coverage is 90% 78,430 Square Feet
H. Parking
Residential parking is based on unit count with each unit receiving 2 parking spaces. Residential
guest parking is also based on unit count with .5 spaces per unit. Accessory, ancillary, and
support uses for residential developments shall not be included in the calculation of required
parking.
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Valet parking is allowed subject to the approval of a valet plan by the City Traffic Engineer and
Community Development Director.
1. Landscaping
Refer to City of Newport Beach Municipal Code.
J. Lighting
Refer to City of Newport Beach Zoning Code
K. Signs
1. General Sign Standards
A comprehensive sign program may be prepared if the applicant wishes to deviate from the sign
standards identified herein. Comprehensive sign programs shall be submitted for review and
consideration in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code..
2. Restricted Sign Types
Signs visible from public right-of-ways are subject to the following restrictions:
a. No rotating, flashing, blinking, or signing with animation shall be permitted on a
permanent basis.
b. No signs shall be permitted which imitate or resemble official traffic signs or
signals.
C. No wind signs or audible signs are permitted.
Animated signs visible from public streets are not allowed unless otherwise permitted by the
Municipal Code.
3. Sign Standards San Joaquin Plaza Subarea 1
Primary building address numbers shall be visible from the street (and/or pedestrian walkways in
the case of necessity), and be located on the building so that they are visible from adjacent
frontage roads and designated parking areas. Secondary address signs may be located where
appropriate for on-site orientation and safety. All address signs shall have a consistent color,
design, and material for any given building. A single letter style is recommended.
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Table 2 —Sign Standards for San Joaquin Plaza Subarea 1
Sign
Type
Description
Location
Maximum
Number
Maximum Sign Size
Maximum
Letter / Logo
Height
Signs mounted on
landscape walls
San Joaquin
Determined by
(includes ground
Plaza at San
project name;
A
mounted signs in
Clemente
4
fetter/logo height
36 inches
front of landscaping
project entry
not to exceed 36
and landscape walls)
inches
Determined by
On building
name of project;
elevation,
letter/logo height
Primary 24
B
Building Sign
awning or
2 primary and 4
not to exceed:
inches
parking
secondary
Primary 24
Secondary
structure
inches, Secondary
16 inches
16 inches
4 (additional
address signs
may be located
24 inches or
C
Building Address
On building
where
24 inches high
as required
q
elevation
appropriate for
by Fire
on-site
Department
orientation)
As required
by Fire
Entry to
As appropriate
Department
D
Advisory Signs
for safety and
6 feet high
or Building
service
orientation
Code for
safety
purposes
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4. TemporarySigns
Temporary signs are permitted. See Definitions.
L Residential Open Space Requirements
The following open space standards shall apply to residential development projects:
1. Common Outdoor Open Space
The project shall provide common outdoor open space either at grade, podium, common level
within the building, or roof level. Common outdoor open space areas shall have a minimum
horizontal dimension of 30 feet and may contain active and/or passive areas and a combination
of hardscape and landscape features, but a minimum of 10 percent of the common outdoor
open space must be landscaped. All common outdoor open space must be accessible to all
residents. Projects shall provide a minimum of 5 percent common outdoor open space based on
the residential lot area.
2. Common Indoor Open Space
The project shall provide at least one community room of at least 500 square feet for use by all
residents of the project. The area should be located adjacent to, and accessible from, common
access point. This area may contain active or passive recreational facilities or meeting space, and
must be accessible through a common corridor.
3. Private Open Space
At least 50 percent of all dwelling units shall provide private open space, on a balcony, patio, or
roof terrace. Private open space shall be a minimum area of 30 square feet and an average
horizontal dimension of 6 feet. Balconies should be proportionately distributed throughout the
project in relationship to floor levels and sizes of units.
M. LEED Certification
The Building will be designed to meet the criteria of LEED Certification as based on LEED's
prototype points and scorecard rating system.
N. Construction and Utility Requirements
1. Archaeological/Paleontological
Grading of the site is subject to the provisions of the City Council Policies K-4 & K-5 regarding
archaeological and paleontological resources.
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2. Building Codes
Construction shall comply with applicable provisions of the California Building Code and the
various other mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes related thereto as adopted by the
NBMC.
3. Grading
Grading and excavation of the development area shall be conducted and undertaken in a
manner both consistent with grading manual standards and ordinances of the City of Newport
Beach and in accordance with a grading and excavation plan approved by the City of Newport
Beach Building Division.
4. Telephone, Gas and Electrical Service
All "on-site" gas lines, electrical lines and telephone lines shall be placed underground. Unless
prohibited by the utility company, transformer or terminal equipment shall be visually screened
from view from streets and adjacent properties.
5. Sewage Service
All new and upgrade on and off-site sewer lines shall be designed in accordance with the Utilities
Manager's approval.
6. Storm Water Management
The project shall adhere to the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) approved in
conjunction with the issuance of building permits. Drainage and water quality assurance
measures will be implemented as per the City Public Works and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) requirements. Development of the property will be undertaken in accordance with
the flood protection policies of the City.
7. Water service
Water service to the site will be provided by the City of Newport Beach and is subject to
applicable regulations, permits and fees as prescribed by the City. The project shall provide the
infrastructure for Fire Protection Water Service and Domestic water. Each dwelling unit shall be
served by its own individual water meter in accordance with the Public Works Department
unless a waiver is approved by the Public Works Department.
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IV. Definitions
All words and phrases used in this North San Joaquin Plaza PC shall have the same meaning and
definition as used in the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code unless defined differently in this
section.
Advisory Sign: Any sign that contains directional or safety information; does not contain
advertisements.
Audible Signs: Any sign that uses equipment to communicate a message with sound or music.
Building Elevation: The exterior wall surface formed by one (1) side of the building.
Building Height: Building height is measured from the roof of the highest occupied space to the
exterior finished grade. If the building is on a sloping surface, the height measurement is taken
from the building entrance. Exceptions include but are not limited to below grade parking
structure entrances, motor courts, and retaining walls.
Floor Area, Gross: The gross floor area for all other permitted uses is the total enclosed area of all
floors of a building measured to the outside face of the structural members in exterior walls,
including halls, stairways, elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment
rooms and basement or attic areas having a height of more than seven feet. Excluded are
covered porches, space below building entry or basement, parking, walkways and loading docks,
service tunnels, and mechanical shafts. Mechanical spaces, which are inaccessible to tenants, are
not counted as square footage.
Monument Sign: Any sign that is supported by its own structure and is not part of or attached to
any building.
Parking Structure: Structures containing more than one story principally dedicated to parking.
Parking structures may contain accessory, ancillary and resident support uses.
Podium Level: A superposed terrace conforming to a building's plan, a continuous pedestal; a
level of vertical segregation linking separate areas.
Project Identification Sign: A free-standing (single or double faced) monument sign containing the
project name.
Residential: An area or areas within a structure on a parcel that contains separate or
independent living facilities for one or more persons, with area or equipment for sleeping,
sanitation or food preparation. Individual residential units may be located on multiple floors and
need not be located in contiguous spaces.
Rooftop Appurtenance: Rooftop appurtenances include, but are not limited to, mechanical
equipment, stairwell and elevator shaft housing, antennae, window washing equipment, and
wireless communication facilities. See Graphic 1 on page 34.
Sign: Any media, including their structure and component parts which are used or intended to be
used out-of-doors to communicate information to the public.
Sign Area: The area enclosed by a rectangle drawn around the working, numbers or images
composing the sign.
Sign Face: The physical plane and/or surface upon which the working or images are applied.
Sign Letter: The individual symbols of the alphabet used in forming the words -of a message.
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Support Uses: Uses within residential developments and parking structures designed, oriented,
and intended to primarily serve building occupants. This includes uses such as dry cleaners,
coffee vendors, and sundry shops.
Temporary Sign: Any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth,
canvas, plywood, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other light materials, with or without
frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time.
Wind Sign: A series of similar banners or objects of plastic or other light material more than 2
inches in diameter which are fastened together at intervals by wire, rope, cord, string or by any
other means, designed to move and attract attention upon being subjected to pressure by wind
or breeze.
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V. Site Development Review
The purpose of the Site Development Review (SDR) process is to ensure that any new
development proposal within Subarea 1 is consistent with the goals and policies of the General
Plan and the provisions of the San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Development Plan. Prior to
the issuance of building permits for development within Subarea 1, a SDR application shall be
required in accordance with Section 20.52.080 (Site Development Reviews) of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code. The Subarea 1 SDR shall be part of this Planned Community
Development Plan and shall be reviewed concurrently with the Planned Community
Development Plan. The submitted site pans and elevations shall be part of this application.
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Chapter 2 (PC Subarea 2)
I. San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community District Regulations
Chapter 2 of this San Joaquin Plaza PC Development Plan provides land use and development
standards for PC Subarea 2 (856 San Clemente Drive) only. Chapter 2 consists of the entire
Existing PC Development Plan except Section I (Statistical Analysis), which shall be superseded by
Section I (B) (San Joaquin Plaza Statistical Analysis) above. Section II (General Notes) and Section
III (Civic, Cultural, Business and Professional Offices) of the Existing PC Development Plan, which
set forth land use and development standards, shall apply to PC Subarea 2 only, and not PC
Subarea 1.
A. GENERAL NOTES
1. Water within the Planned Community area will be furnished by the City of Newport
Beach.
2. Sewage disposal facilities within the Planned Community will be provided by Orange
County Sanitation District No. 5.
3. The subject property is within the City of Newport Beach. The Developer will provide the
necessary flood protection facilities under the jurisdiction of the City of Newport Beach.
4. Grading and erosion control provisions shall be carried out on all areas of the Planned
Community in a manner meeting the approval of the Community Development Director.
5. Except as otherwise stated in this Ordinance, the requirements of the Newport Beach
Zoning Code shall apply.
6. The contents of this supplemental text notwithstanding, no construction shall be
proposed within the boundaries of this Planned Community District except that which
shall comply with all provisions of Newport Beach's Uniform Building Code and the
various mechanical codes related thereto.
7. Parking lot lighting shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community
Development Director. Parking lot lighting shall be designed in a manner so as to
minimize impacts on adjacent residential areas.
8. All mechanical appurtenances on building roof tops and utility vaults shall be screened
from street level view in a manner meeting the approval of the Community Development
Director.
9. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the site shall be examined to determine the
existence and extent of archaeological and paleontological resources in accordance with
adopted City polices.
10. In the event that any non -office facility was to be eliminated from the project, the
eliminated facility would be replaced with the equivalent amount of office space.
11. That a pedestrian and bicycle trail system be reviewed and approved by the Community
Development Director.
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San Joaquin Plaza — Planned Community District Regulations 512/4/07
11. CIVIC, CULTURAL, BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OFFICES A. INTENT
The intent of this district is to permit the location of a combination of civic, cultural, business and
professional office uses, and support commercial activities engaged in the sale of products to the
general public.
B. PERMITTED USES
The following shall be permitted:
1. Retail sales and service of a convenience nature.
2. Administrative and professional offices.
3. Restaurants, bars and theater/nightclubs. Subject to Use Permit.
4. Institutional, financial and governmental facilities.
5. Civic, cultural, commercial recreational and recreational facilities.
6. Parking lots, structures and facilities.
C. BUILDING LOCATION
1. All buildings shall be located in substantial conformance with the approved site plan.
I. All buildings and appu.rtenant structures shall be limited to a maximum height of sixty-
five (65) feet.
E. PARKING
1. Adequate off-street parking shall be provided to accommodate all parking needs for the
site. The intent is to eliminate the need for any on -street parking.
2. Required off-street parking shall be provided on the site of the use served, or on a
common parking area in accordance with the off-street parking requirements of City of
Newport Beach Planning and Zoning Ordinance.
3. Parking for the museum shall be based on 3.5 spaces/1,000 square feet of gross floor
area.
F. LANDSCAPING
1. Detailed landscaping and irrigation plans, prepared by a licensed landscape architect,
licensed landscaping contractor, or architect shall be reviewed by the Director of Parks,
Beaches and Recreation.
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All landscaping referred to in this section shall be maintained in a neat and orderly
fashion.
a. Screening -Areas used for parking shall be screened from view or have the view
interrupted by landscaping, and/or fencing from access streets, and adjacent
properties.
b. Plant materials used for screening purposes shall consist of lineal or grouped
masses of shrubs and/or trees.
G. LOADING AREAS
Street side loading shall be allowed providing the loading dock is screened from view
from adjacent streets.
H. REFUSE COLLECTION AREAS
1. All outdoor refuse collection areas shall be visually screened from access streets, and
adjacent property. Said screening shall form a complete opaque screen.
2. No refuse collection area shall be permitted between a frontage street and the building
line.
I. TELEPHONE AND ELECTRICAL SERVICE
All "on site" electrical lines (excluding transmission lines) and telephone lines shall be
placed underground. Unless prohibited by the utility company, transformer or terminal
equipment shall be visually screened from view from streets and adjacent properties.
J. SIGNS
1. Building Address Sign
a. Building address numerals shall be a maximum of two (2) feet in height and shall
be consistent with the building identification signing.
b. Building address number shall face the street (and/or pedestrian walkways in the
case of necessity), and be located on the building so that they are visible from
adjacent frontage roads and designated parking areas.
2. Project/Building Identification Sign
a. Project and/or building identification signs are permitted at major entry access
drives from adjacent frontage streets, and adjacent to project intersection
corners provided that they comply with the City of Newport Beach sight distance
requirement 110-L.
b. The identification signage is permitted in the form of a free-standing (single or
double faced) monument sign. The sign copy shall be restricted to the project or
building name and street address. Individual letter heights shall not exceed
eighteen (18) inches. The monument sign shall be limited to 5 feet in height and
12 feet in width as depicted on the attached sign drawings.
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3. Project/Tenant Identification Signs
a. Project/tenant identification signs are permitted at major entry access drives
from adjacent frontage streets, provided that they comply with the City of
Newport Beach sight distance requirement 110-L.
b. The project/tenant identification signage is permitted in the form of a free
standing (single or double faced) monument sign and may contain the project
identification and a maximum of two tenant names. The tenant selection will be
determined by the property owner or their designated management company.
The tenant name shall not exceed 5 % inches in height and the monument sign
shall be limited to 6 feet in height and 12 feet in width as depicted on the
attached sign drawings.
4. Tenant Identification Signs
a. Tenant identification signs are permitted and are divided into two (2) categories:
b. PrimaryTenant -Secondary Tenant identification signs are to be wall -mounted
graphics, consisting of individually fabricated letters. Box or "can" signs are not
permitted. The maximum number of primary tenant signs permitted on any one
building elevation is two (2).
c. Each secondary tenant shall be limited to one (1) identification sign.
d. The maximum letter height of a primary tenant sign shall not exceed twenty-four
(24) inches. The maximum letter height of a secondary tenant sign shall not
exceed sixteen (16) inches.
e. Sign copy shall be restricted to identification of the person, firm, company or
corporation operating the use conducted on the site.
5. General Sign Standards
a. Signs (to include all those visible from the exterior of any building) maybe lighted
but no sign or any other contrivance shall be devised or constructed so as to
rotate, gyrate, blink or move in any animated fashion.
6. Temporary Signs
a. The following guidelines are intended to produce a consistent sign design for
temporary signs within Newport Center. All temporary signs require the
approvals of the City of Newport Beach and The Irvine Company.
b. Temporary signs are to identify the future site, project or facility under
development on individual project sites.
c. Information on this sign is limited to:
L For Sale, For Lease, Future Home of, Building/Project Name, etc. - Type
or Name of Development - Type and Area of Space Available - Major
Tenant or Developer - Financial Institution - General Contractor -
Architect - Leasing Agent - Occupancy Date - Phone Number -The
Irvine Company or Project Name and Logo
ii. Location: One temporary sign is permitted on site for each frontage street.
These signs may be single or double-faced and parallel or perpendicular to
the roadway.
iii. Longevity: Signs can exist from the time of lease or sale of the parcel until
construction and/or leasing of the facility is complete.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify
that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing ordinance, being
Ordinance No. 2016-23 was duly introduced on the 29th day of November, 2016 at a special meeting, and
adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting duly held on the 13th day of December, 2016, and that the
same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Member Peotter, Council Member Duffield, Council Member Selich,
Mayor Pro Tem Muldoon, Mayor Dixon
NAYS: Council Member Petros
ABSTAIN: Council Member Curry
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of
said City this 14th day of December, 2016.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE }
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
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Leilani I. Brown, MMC
City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California
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CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
ss.
I, LEILANI I. BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that
Ordinance No. 2016-23 has been duly and regularly published according to law and the order of the City
Council of said City and that same was so published in The Daily Pilot, a newspaper of general circulation
on the following dates:
Introduced Ordinance: December 3, 2016
Adopted Ordinance: December 17, 2016
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In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this day of V �'
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Leilani I. Brown, MMC
City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California
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