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HomeMy WebLinkAbout0.0_Public Comments_Additional Materials Presented At Meeting Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Justin Zev<Justin@thezevs.com> Sent: Monday,April 22,2019 12:01 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Rd Benjamin, I am a Port Streets resident and I frequently spend time at the park and riding along the bike paths with my 6 year old and 3 year old. I have recently been made aware of this proposed residential development and many of its safety concerns. I am also wondering if the zoning for the property would allow residents to attend Andersen School and if so, how will the school be able to accommodate the extra residents as I don't believe there are enough spare classrooms and the classroom sizes appear to already be close to maximum. Can you please share any information you have regarding this project incl.when you will be meeting next to review it. Thanks, Justin Zev 1935 Port Locksleigh PI . Newport Beach CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: chumley8l@yahoo.com Sent: Monday,April 29,2019 4:56 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed condo project on ford and me Arthur Please allow this email to voice my opposition to this project.As a frequent user of this park including the pickle ball courts, I have significant traffic concerns especially the dangers posed by the proposed entrance. Thank you. Richard Schmidt 1911 Port Provence NB. Sent from my Whone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.be-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kim Riker<kriker@law-riker.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 4:34 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road/Condo-Apt Project Mr. Zdeba, I am writing to let you know how horrible the Ford Road Condo-Apt development would be for our community. My children regularly play at the park at the end of Ford Road, both for organized sport and (totally disorganized)fun. We regularly have to park on Ford Road because the parking lot for the park is full. I cannot imagine the traffic hazard a development of condos or apartments near this location would be!There are small children and families running around everywhere and to add the number of units I hear are being considered (without adequate parking)will be devastating.This will both harm the environment and be a total safety hazard to our neighborhood. PLEASE do NOT approve this project for the good of our community and its children.Additional open space and parks would be an asset to our community, and add much-needed field space for our kids to play on.The over-development of our city is becoming out of control—please preserve our environment and the traffic we are already dealing with by NOT developing this land in this way. Thank you for your consideration. Kim Riker 2327 Port Carlisle PI. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Paul Gentosi<p.gentosi@gentosi.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 3:50 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project This project is an abomination. Traffic, light pollution and the safety of the children of the neighborhood are at risk. Traffic issues of ingress and egress are also challenged. This project should be stopped Regards, Paul A. Gentosi 1151 Duryea Irvine, CA 92614 Office 949-474-2333 Cell 714-614-4962 Email p.gentosiO-gentosi.com Web www.gentosi.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Brooke Lawson<brookeslawson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29,2019 3:50 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Andrew Lawson Subject: Ford Road Project Hi Ben- We wanted to express our grave concern regarding the proposed condo project off Ford Road.We have lived on Port Sheffield for almost 20 years and have noticed an increase in traffic noise.This project would only compact it.The negative impact on the physical environment is also a concern. Most significantly, it would also greatly increase safety concerns and risks to residents on foot, bikes or autos. Please have your committee deny this proposal.We strongly oppose it. Brooke and Andrew Lawson Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Lorna Wardwell <lornawardwell@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 3:40 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Hines Ford Road Apts./Condos HI! We do not feel this project would be a good addition to our neighborhood and surrounding areas. Best, Lorna and Art Wardwell Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Shannon Strohson <sstrohson@me.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 2:55 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: I am very against the Condo/Apt Proposed Project at Ford & Bonita Canyon Dear Mr. Zdeba: I have been a resident of Newport Beach for over 20 years &a Port Street Resident for 7 years. I am very opposed to the proposed construction project at Ford Road/Bonita Canyon Sports Park. I walk my dog down that street and through the park EVERY SINGLE DAY. The traffic is very heavy& I intentionally leave early, between 6-6:30am to avoid traffic. I have seen several pedestrians and children on bikes hit trying to cross at various intersections, especially the main exit onto Culver. People are in it rush to get to work or get children to school and with the already heavy traffic it creates a hug bottleneck especially true 7:30am-9am. Children going to CDM HS walk,bike, scooter& skateboard through the park at the comer daily. This area is high traffic with very low visibility. I can't imagine more congestion and more cars and trafficAt will only result in more accidents and children injured. We moved to the Port Streets because of the proximity to CDM and the ability of children to walk/bike independently. I can't believe the NB Planning Commission would consider this project. It will be a detriment to the park and to the neighborhoods surrounding it. I would also mention many elderly people go in and out of the park in the early am to play pickleball, it would put them at risk as well. I urge you to not approve this project for the welfare of our community, especially the students and the elderly. Thank you for your consideration. Shannon Strohson 1847 Port Abbey Place,Newport Beach CA 92660 sstrohsonfa)me.com 949.413.3685 CA]ns.Lic#OG96117 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Horne,Jon<jon.horne@pimco.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 2:35 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Mr. Zdeba, As a long time Port Streets resident with two small children, I am writing to reflect my concern and opposition to the planned development at 4302 Ford Road. As I know many in the community have expressed,the nature of entrance to the parking garage and the overall increased strain on parking and traffic represent a material safety concern and adverse impact on the quality of the Park area and the overall Port Streets neighborhood. There is already a large amount of multi-family development going on in the greater Newport Beach/South Irvine area and there is no clear public interest served by allowing this development while there are significant potential detriments. Thank you, -Jon Horne This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. If you are not the named addressee,you should not disseminate, distribute, alter or copy this e- mail.Please notify the.sender immediately by e-mail if you have received this e-mail by mistake and delete this e-mail from your system. 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Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Robyn Ashton<ashtonfamily@cox.net> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 2:18 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: re Hines project Hello We have lived in the Port Streets for 25 years. We oppose ANY housing development at the Ford Rd. location,condos,apartments etc. Port Street residents had to fight to get the park 20 some years ago instead of homes or condos and now the whole city benefits from the park. Every week,the streets by the park are filled with parked cars and children are coming and going. Where would additional cars from apartments park?In the Port Streets. There is never enough parking at any condo or apartment development. I would hope that the city would act in the best interests of the residents of the Port Streets and Newport Beach and not allow this project to proceed. Thank you, Robyn Ashton Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Marlene Dandler<marlenedandler@me.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 201910:25 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Against the Ford Rd. Project in NB Dear Ben, I am completely against the Ford Road project in NB. It has not been properly brought before the community for input.There are serious safety considerations,traffic issues and other concerns which would negatively impact the quality of life in the Port Streets. I attended the meeting on Monday evening and was disappointed that this seems to be rushing through the city approval process. Marlene Dandler 1830 Port-Tiffin Newport Beach CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Marlene Dandler<marlenedandler@me.com> Sent: Monday,April 29,2019 2:06 PM To: bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov. Cc: Andres Dandler Subject: 4301 Ford Rd project I am completely against this project. No re-zoning! Marlene Dandler 1830 Port Tiffin Place Newport Beach 92660 I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Newport Beach,CA 92660 949-466-1399/susannnelson(@cox.net Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Susan Nelson<susannelson@cox.net> Sent: Monday,April 29, 20191:59 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: portstreetmom@gmail.com Subject: 4302 Ford Rd Condo/Apts...opposition Mr.Zdeba, I am writing in regard to the 4302 Ford Road Condo/Apts complex. After reviewing this proposed project adjacent to the park in the Port Streets neighborhood, I truly believe that it would be detrimental to the public safety and enjoyment of the existing community. The property is not well planned out and really not appropriate for that location. It would add much more congestion and traffic...and danger...to an already extremely busy area of the neighborhood. The two main reasons this project seems infeasible... 1) Adds to Congestion-The neighborhood exit nearest the condos/apts handles about 25-50%of ALL of the ingress/egress of the Port Streets community on a daily basis. In addition,existing activities at the park and soccer field closest to it bring more traffic and parking issues. It is impossible to imagine that adding so much additional housing and car trips would not add to that problem. Additionally,it seems there isn't enough parking provided by the new complex to even accommodate their tenants,not to mention any guests who might visit. Where will that overflow end up if not on the streets or,even if prohibited,in the park parking lot. 2) Creates Dangerous Traffic Patterns/Situations-It is already dangerous at times for children/families in that area. Many children/teens use that area for the parks,soccer field or on their way to/from somewhere else(school, baseball fields,etc). We all try to be extra vigilant with so many children traveling through but children are unpredictable at times and more cars are not the answer to keeping them safe. Currently, if the children stay on the sidewalk in that area we can be relatively certain they won't be run over, however the new complex creates a very busy driveway that would likely be crossed often by children on foot or bike,etc. My family members often run and bike in that area and I can only imagine how the extra car trips could impact them. Additionally,the entrance/exit of the new development does not seem that it can be made safe at all. How will drivers of cars/trucks coming in and out ever be able to see the cross traffic safely? Delivery trucks,especially,will end up backing up, either in or out,which would seem to be an accident waiting to happen if a child were to cross the path. This project seems to be a bad idea overall...and it doesn't appear that it could be changed enough to make it safe enough for such a busy neighborhood. Please consider all of the people it will affect,especially those living nearby, before moving forward on this plan. At the very least, it would seem that an Environmental Impact Study would be prudent before putting so may people at risk. Thank you. Susan Nelson and family 1730 Port Manleigh Circle I I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Patricia Chinnici<chinnici@trilliumgp.com> Sent: Monday,April 22,261911:40 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road multi-unit project City Of Newport Beach: I wanted to express my opposition to the above-mentioned project. I do not think this is a good idea for many reasons, particularly the impact of safety on the nearby park. I do not believe that underground parking, limited delivery space,and proximity to the park and the AT&T building make for a well- thought-out plan. Please cancel this project,or have the development company address the safety and parking concerns. Thank you. Sincerely, Patricia Chinnici 1729 Port Charles Place Newport Beach, CA 92660- 949-632-0234 4 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Michelle McNamara<michelle.oros@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29,2019 1:31 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Rd. project. Hello Ben, I am a Port Streets resident and firmly oppose the Ford Rd project for the safety and well-being of my children,the overcrowding of my neighborhood and streets, increased traffic and congestion,parking problems, potential lower property value, and the inevitable change in my communities character. Not to mention the fiscal burden this will impose for local NB government, namely NMUSD. Please let me know how I can further guarantee my comments be heard moving forward with this proposed development project. Thank you, Michelle McNamara 949-922-9806 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Campbell,Jim wp� Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 9:51 AM i To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: FW: Ford Rd Apt/Condo Project Not sure you received this one. JIM CAMPBELL Community Development Department Deputy Community Development Director icamobell(ftewnortbeachca.oov 949-644-3210 From: Kathy Ursini [mailto:kathvursini@gmail.com] Sent:Thursday, April 25, 2019 4:52 PM To:Jurjis, Seimone<siuriis@newportbeachca.gov>; Campbell,Jim<1Campbell@newportbeachca.gov>; paflord@newportbeachca.gov;Zak, Peter<pzak@newpo rt beachca.gov>;Weigand, Erik <eweigand@newportbeachca.gov>; Lowrey, Lee<Ilowrev@newportbeachca.gov>; Ellmore, Curtis <CEllmore@newportbeachca.gov>; Kleiman, Lauren <Ikleiman@newportbeachca.gov>; Koetting, Peter <pkoetting@newportbeachca.gov>; Kramer, Kory<kkramer@newportbeachca.gov> Subject: Ford Rd Apt/Condo Project I am a resident and home owner in the Port Streets. I am writing to express my opposition to the condominiums and/or apartments being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. The area would be better utilized as additional pickleball courts. Thank you, Kathy Ursini Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: steve robinson<srobin9506@hotmail.com> Sent: Sunday,April 28, 2019 8:14 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Fw: Ford Rd Project From: Bobbi Robinson<bobiroboc@gnnail.com>.. Sent: Friday,April 26, 201911:35 PM To:Steve Subject:Ford Rd Project Dear Benjamin Zdeba, I have been a resident of the Port Streets for 35 years and happen to live on Port Sheffield which backs to old Ford Rd.Development of Newport Home will have a negative impact on our community in many ways. 1-Bonita Canyon Park is very popular and almost always crowded with small children and their parents.Parking is already limited and many people end up parking on the street.Adding additional traffic to an already congested area doesn't make a lot of sense. Wouldn't it be better to make this land additional park space for all resident to enjoy? 2 -It has come to my attention that the ATT facility contains toxic lead stored in outside containers and over the years lead has probably leaked into the adjacent property. 3 -Development on this site will set a bad precedent for future development of the vacant land east side of ATT or maybe even the ATT site itself. 4-The developer has stated that there is a need for apartment homes in the area when directly across Bonita Canyon Rd there,is The Bluffs apartments with 1052 units and according the property manager there is always vacancy -where is the need?People who know the developer thinks this is just an excuse and the units will be for sale as condos. 5-Additional traffic on Old Ford Rd. There is no way to minimize the impact additional traffic will have on the quality of life of current Port street homeowners:How do you plan to slow down traffic from people rushing to get to and from work in an area already crowded with cars, kids, dogs etc. Please stop this boondoggle before it is too late. Regards Steve Robinson 1800 Port Sheffield Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Gena Wueste<genawu@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2019 12:10 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed condo project opposition Dear Mr.Zedba- I am writing to make my opposition and serious concern known about the proposed condo development at the AT&T station location at Bonita Canyon and MacArthur. It is ridiculous to think that the addition of this proposed building is a good idea given the surrounding neighborhood, school, and retail traffic already affecting the area. To insert a development of that size in a tiny corner is negligent and irresponsible not to mention dangerous and unsightly. Please also note that the bike trail,which is adjacent to the proposed driveway is used as an access lane by many bicycles of those students commuting twice daily to CDMHS, and also people out for exercise on foot and by bicycle.Please give an ounce of consideration to those using the park, bike path and surrounding areas. This is an ill conceived idea at best and should be taken off of the planning commission strategy for Newport Beach. Sincerely, Gena Wueste C . �.�a Gena Wueste L 949.424.7055 Q genahealth@gmail.com genahealth.com ID insta: genahealth Relentless.Ambition. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Sara Benson <benson.sara@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2019 4:40 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Rd Project Hi, My name is Sara Benson and my husband and I are homeowners at 1847 Port Taggart. We are strongly opposed to condos or apartments going in at the ATT, 4302 Ford Rd. Project for many reasons, but the primary reason is because of safety. My family and children have almost been hit multiple times when trying to cross from the exit of the Port Streets across to Ford Road. I have asked the city to put in a stop sign before you take a left into the Port Streets and a crosswalk, but they have done nothing. We walk to the park by the proposed condos every day and I can tell you that an accident will happen one day and this is without increased traffic from this potential project. Our neighborhood families and children use the walking trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts and park and I can't imagine how the city would let such a beautiful area be overtaken by condos or apartments. If you go there especially on the weekends, you will see that there is already inadequate parking and cars speeding down the road all while children are trying to play soccer games and play at the park. If something is going to be done with the land, it should be a public use project that would add value (not money to the city) to the community. I would suggest to expand the park and potentially add a dog park and keep the space green. Port Streets Children who attend CdM also use the bike path to get to school and with the proposed plan, that would not be an option and the children risk being hit by cars. Also, it is also important to preserve our nature, trees and environment. The city has done a wonderful job with that area and it would be so sad to put in condos or apartments- it would change the feel and purpose of the space forever. Thank you, Sara Benson 1847 Port Taggart Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Amy Bolt<amybolt@cox.net> Sent: Saturday,April 27, 2019 2:04 PM To: Herdman,Jeff; Planning Commissioners;Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condo project-Ford Rd./MacArthur To Whom it May Concern, am a homeowner in the port streets and am writing to voice my opinion on proposed new condo project at MacArthur and Ford Rd. I am strongly opposed to this new project. Please email me date this issue will be coming in front of city council. Thank you, Amy Bolt 1954 Port Cardigan PI. Newport Beach Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: aw13973@gmail.com Sent: Saturday,April 27,2019 9:16 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners Subject: Ford road development I am opposed to the development at Ford Rd and MacArthur Road. This is a busy intersection and will only get worse with people moving in and out plus the employees. CDM students ride bikes to school and this will be another dangerous situation. At night there will be lights going into the port street homes with present driveway. We have additional traffic when the sports fields are used and this will only make more traffic in our area. I vote no on the project. Patty White 2027 Port Weybridge Newport Beach,Ca 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Susan <smass56@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2019 11:29 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin. Subject: Ford. Condo/Apartment Dear Mr. Ben Zbeda, I'm writing to express my concern about the new housing project proposed for development on old Ford Rd. My husband and I and our two children have lived in the neighborhood for 22 years and have enjoyed the parks and all that the community offers. Indeed, the port streets are a special place. The proposed project will not only disrupt the harmony of this community,but it is flawed and not thought out. The project entrance is flawed.It is very dangerous to children, adults,bikers, and other vehicles. Considering the proiect density and the amount of cars it would produce,the entrance/exit will become a city liability of negligence with a high probability of injury or death. Please reconsider this project. I know the developers first intention is profit, but in the process there are hundred of families adversely affected. Please don't allow this project to go forward. Thanks in advance, Susan Ordoubadian Sent from my iPad Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 PA2017-228 comment _04262019 On April 26, 2019, I spoke with Mr. Barry Rashab (sp?), a Port Street resident. He wished to be counted as a member of the public in opposition of the project. Ben Z. Page 1 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Niall Saunders<niallsaunders@cox.net> Sent: Friday,April 26, 2019 9:04 PM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: Ford/MacArthur condo project I am Niall Saunders of 1720 Port Stirling PI.As a resident of Harbor View Homes I am strongly in opposition to this ill conceived and opportunistic project.Apart from the obvious deficiencies of the small site which allows for no meaningful setback on this busy intersection,the introduction of condos changes the single family nature of our neighborhood,south of Bonita Canyon.Please register my opposition. Sent from my Whone j' I i I , I i Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Tom Minasian <tom.minasian@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 10:35 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Hi Benjamin, I am writing to you with respect to the multi-unit project at 4302 Ford Road. Upon reviewing all the information, I feel that the best use for this 1.06 acre of land is to expand the current Park for an additional soccer field, pickleball courts, etc. I feel the currently proposed plans are a bad idea that endangers the safety of kids and adults and infringe on the use and enjoyment of the Park. Additionally, I feel the marketing of this project by Hines has been deceitful. Some areas of concern include: - The project entrance is very dangerous to children, adults, bikers, and other vehicles. - The project can only accommodate one small-medium delivery vehicle at a time. - The underground parking is very limited. Also, I would like to be notified as to when the city council meeting will take up this vote. I am a homeowner in Harbor View at 1853 Port Taggart Place and my family uses this park weekly. Tom "A man is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose." Jim Elliot Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Christy Smith<smith@truscfn.com> Sent: Friday,April 26,2019 6:54 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Project Mr.Zebeda, I am a resident of the Port Streets,and I am writing you to let you know that I oppose the project that is being planned on Ford Road. It is my understanding that you have heard only heard from a few of the Port Street residents. I would like you to know that residents that I have spoken to about this proposed project,are totally opposed. Not one person has expressed in interest in favor of this project. I did take the time to watch the presentation made by Hines to the Newport Beach Planning Commission on 4/18, and I am surprised that this project is being sold as a place for"older people and divorcees". Maybe that's because they don't want residents to think about how the children living in the proposed development will attend Andersen Elementary.The people in our community have paid huge sums for their homes in order for their kids to attend Andersen,and to live in the Port Streets.Our school is a very important part of our community, and one of the reasons our homes are so highly valued is because of our school. I don't like the idea of having more residences with children feeding into our school.Andersen Elementary has plenty of students. I am also opposed to the project because of the extra traffic that it will bring to Old Ford Road. Pulling out of or into my neighborhood will be a problem,and the added traffic will be dangerous to our kids when trying to get to the soccer and baseball fields. People already tend to speed down from the park to the stop sign at Mesa View.This problem will only get worse with the planned 21 units. Parking at the park will also decrease, because overflow will inevitably end up there. People with recreation plans will have to park outside the parking lot and overflow may then even end up on Port Sheffield. We already have this problem,when too many people are parked along Ford for soccer games. The proposed project is just a BAD IDEA. It has been presented sweetly and all of the right buzz words have been used, but at the end of the day it will create more problems in our community and ruin a park that so many people enjoy daily. Sincerely, Christy Smith Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jeff Sippel<jdsippel@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday,April 26, 2019 6:45 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Rd Support Be n, Just wanted to highlight my support for the project at 4302 Ford Rd. Newport Beach desperately needs more housing,and this is a fantastic location surrounded by parks and close to the highway. I look forward to seeing the finished product. Jeff Sippel E Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Laura Zublin<laurazublin@gmail.com> Sent: Friday,April 26,2019 3:23 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford road Hi Ben, We are against the proposed development that feels like it is being"shoehorned" into a parcel near the park. I will be at the public meeting. Laura 949.933.7521 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 513 Carnation Ave, Corona del Mar, CA 92625 202 / 202.5 30th Street, Newport Beach CA 92663 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Christopher Stern <cstern@yahoo.com> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2019 2:47 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Re: Opposition to "FORD ROAD RESIDENTIAL PROJECT" Also, and more specifically, opposition is to this study and findings of "no impact or a less than significant impact" - which should be challenged and reviewed by an independent review. 1.2 Summary of Findings Based on the environmental checklist form completed for the proposed project and supporting environmental analysis, the project would have no impact or a less than significant impact on the following environmental issue areas: Aesthetics, Agriculture and Forestry Resources, Air Quality, Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Land Use and Planning, Mineral Resources, Population and Housing, Public Services, Recreation, Transportation, Utilities and Service Systems, and Wildfire. The proposed project's impacts on the following issue areas would be less than significant with the implementation of mitigation: Biological Resources, Cultural Resources, Geology and Soils, Noise, Tribal Cultural Resources. All impacts would be less than significant after mitigation. On Friday, April 26, 2019, 2:41:57 PM PDT, Christopher Stern <cstern(a),vahoo.com>wrote: As a Newport Beach resident of the Port Streets neighborhood, and owning several other properties in the City of Newport Beach, I'm writing to submit formal opposition to the "Ford Road Residential Project". The project is ill conceived for that location for a number of reasons and will have negative impacts on the neighborhood, traffic (already a problem and no easy in/out access on that road), the local school and the environment. Appreciate it if you can include my formal opposition on City records -- and if necessary, include 3 separate times for the 3 properties I own in the City - thanks. Chris & Theresa Stern 1966 Port Albans Place Newport Beach, CA 92660 Other properties: Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Sydney Levine<sydney@wfdfurniture.com> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2019 2:20 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 ford rd apt/condo complex Iam opposed to this project. It is not in keeping with the single family residential neighborhood. We are bordered by parks and churches, not multi-occupied buildings. George Levine 1833 Port Westbourne Newport Beach 92660 I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Thanks again and please contact me if you have questions. All my best, Ben Z. BENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,AICP Community Development Department Associate Planner bzdebali4ne woortbeachca.oov 949-644-3253 From: Dory Ford<dorvhallwaytalk@gmail.com> Sent: Friday,April 26,2019 2:18 PM To:Zdeba;Benjamin<bzdeba@newoortbeachca.eov> Subject:Proposed apartments I am a port street homeowner. I am 100 percent opposed to the proposed development. I hope the city listens to the concerns of the affected residents. Thank you. Dory Ford Port Cardigan Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Dory Ford <doryhallwaytalk@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 3:50 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Re: Proposed apartments Attachments: image002.jpg Thank you! For the record I am most concerned about traffic and the hazards this development creates. On Mon,Apr 29, 2019,2:25 PM Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba ,newportbeachca. ov>wrote: Hi Ms. Ford, Thank you fortaking the time to write. I am confirming reception. I will keep your email as part of the public record and will attach it to the Planning Commission staff report as correspondence received when this project goes for public hearing at a future date to be determined. There was a Planning Commission study session held Thursday,April 18,to introduce the project to the Commissioners and the public. No action was taken at this meeting.The agenda packet and a video recording are available here. There has also been an environmental document prepared for the project. It is available here for review.Comments on this particular document are due by May 6,2019; however,you may comment on the project at any time. If the applicant chooses to move forward,there will be: 1. A public hearing with the Planning Commission wherein action will be taken on the project; 2. A public hearing with the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission because this is a legislative action that would change land use within the airport planning area; and 3. A public hearing with the City Council where a final action will be rendered. On that note, I will add your email address to the interest list,so I can keep you informed as to when any upcoming hearings are going to occur. If you are interested,the City also has an online "eNotifications" system,which you can sign up for here. Be sure to opt in for"Planning Commission" and "City Council Public Hearings." Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Dory Ford <doryhallwaytalk@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2019 2:18 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed apartments I am a port street homeowner. I am 100 percent opposed to the proposed development. I hope the city listens to the concerns of the affected residents. Thank you. Dory Ford Port Cardigan Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kyle Anderson<949kyle@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2019 2:05 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Planning Commissioners Subject: Proposed Hines project at 4302 Ford Road Mr. Zdeba and planning commissioners, I'm writing to urge the City of Newport Beach and its planning commission to deny the proposed project at 4302 Ford Road. I have many concerns about its appearance,location,the additional traffic and parking congestion,but my biggest concern is the safety of our children accessing the pathway going to & from the.school and park. When we decided to set down roots and build our home in the Port Streets,we did so knowing that we were entering a neighborhood that prided itself as operating like a community. After reviewing the 45 page study session, I don't see that this project offers any upside to our community and would not serve the current residents well in any capacity. Respectfidly, Kyle Anderson 949.246.1632 •C +'�� SCF ly � y 'V f 3 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Stefanie Geoghegan<stefanieg@gmall.com> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2019 2:02 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners Subject: Proposed rezoning on Old Ford Road I am writing to express my strong opposition to the rezoning of the parcel on old Ford Road for the purpose of building residential units. I am opposed to this project on many levels. I. The prospective builder will not specify his intent to what type of unit he is proposing. Apartments or condos?I feel this is deceptive and he is setting the city up to approve the zoning to pull a bait and switch at a later date. 2. This street and the adjoining park parking lot are already overcrowded.The adjacent lot does not adequately provide space for the park for regular soccer games,tennis events, etc. The lot is frequently overflowing onto street space. 3. The fields at Mesa View and Ford road have no lot parking available and the cars are often lined the entire length of the street with parents often double parked to drop off and pick up,causing a traffic hazard in itself.Any multi housing project would only add to traffic issues on this already busy stretch. 4. I have serious concerns about the ingress and egress of vehicles to the project. The cars would immediately enter a sloped driveway crossing over a heavily used bike path and sidewalk. On any given morning look at the multiple children who use this pathway to travel from Harbor View to Corona Del Mar Middle and High schools.As cars exist the driveway,visibility over the crest will be limited posing a safety threat to those children. 5. How do they intend to deal with deliveries and moving vans for this project. There appears to be no onsite parking available to them, leaving them to try to double park on a busy street or use the adjacent park parking lot. 6. The houses on Port Sheffield will be directly affected by headlights of exiting vehicles directly into their back windows.Not to mention these people purchased and built their homes knowing that the area behind them was not zoned for residential, they now have to deal with a loss of privacy with residents right across the road on what was zoned as open space. 7. The AT&T building,while an eyesore, is now camouflaged by the trees around it: If the proposed project proceeds,much of that vegetation will be removed making the building more visible. Please do not rezone this property. Find a better use that is more in line with what the area needs and wants. Stefanie Geoghegan 20 year resident of Harbor View. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Lida Mooradian<Imooradian@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 8:12 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 condo/Apt. Project Dear Mr.Zdeba, I am writing to you regarding the 4302 condo?apt.project. Having been a resident in the port streets for over 27 years,.we have experienced gradual increase in traffic,and decrease in safety in our neighborhood. Port streets is a desirable neighborhood for families with children. Over the years the area has developed tremendously.The Bonita Canyon residential neighborhood,Bluff Apartments,soccer field and baseball fields have occupied a large portion of the open area around us.This has brought a lot of congestion in our area In the mornings,it is difficult to get out of the neighborhood to get on Bonita Canyon to access MacArthur Blvd. Traffic is already unsafely backed up on Ford Road towards Bonita Canyon as well as Bonita Canyon to MacArthur.Additionally,we are surrounded by condos and apartments by Pavilion shopping center,in the comer of MacArthur and San Miguel and Gelson's shopping center(Harbor Villas and Baywood apts.)and in the comer of Bonita Canyon and MacArthur(the Bluffs).Riding bicycles in our area have increased and children are frequently on the sidewalks around the neighborhood.This area is no longer safe,and adding more condos/apts.will only make the situation more dangerous for children on their bikes,children trying to I get to the parks for games,and adults on bikes and cars trying to get in and out of our neighborhood.The idea of squeezing a set of condos in a small area with underground parking with one access to the parking lot through Ford road is not a good plan.This will create more congestion on ford road create and make it very tmsafe to our children on bikes and many teens who are driving cars in our neighborhood. We really don't need more condos and apts in this high density location. We strongly oppose this plan Whoever did your traffic and environmental impact studies did not look at the issues carefully. We urge that you do that again,specially during heavy traffic times in the area. George and Lida Mooradian Port Street Residents Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Lida Mooradian <Imooradian@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2019 1:48 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Apt./Condo Project Mr. ZDeba, I am writing regarding the project adjacent to the Port Streets in the corner of Ford road and MacArthur Blvd. We have lived in this neighborhood for over 27 years and have seen the area change tremendously. With all the changes that have come about over the years, we have experienced increase in cars and congestion at the exits and entrances from the Port Streets and to the main exit on Bonita Canyon as well as Traffic from Bonita Canyon residential area. Our kids have grown up and they now have vehicles and drive independently as well. Number of games are taking place at the parks around our neighborhood which is causing further congestion. Are we so desperately in need of more condos and apartments that we need to build them in a small space adjacent to the Port street residential area? Can we afford more congestion and cars coming out of an underground parking lot form the condo/apt. building? There are lots of apartments being built on Jamboree and Rothchild in Newport Beach. They are not even finished, nor have they been filled. We are asking that you reconsider this plan as it is not helpful to the community that we have loved and lived in for so many years. We are certain that you will receive a lot of valid complaints from residents of port streets who have young children bicycling in the area, young teenagers who are driving cars, and lots of games taking place in the parks by Port Streets. Our streets are not designed to handle more cars and traffic congestion. Thank You, George and H. Lida Mooradian 1950 Port Edward Place Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Lisa Hupp<thehuppfamily@cox.netb Sent: Friday,April 26,2019 11:51 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road development I'm writing to inform you that this development is a horrible idea.There's constant accidents and too much traffic in this corner.Also,the city needs to listen to its Port Street residents.The pickle ball courts were placed without proper neighborhood notification. It's very disappointing that this project seems to be fast tracked just as the pickle ball courts were.Very disappointing! Stop this condo/apartment development. Thanks. Lisa Hupp I f Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jared Smith <jared@totallysmith.com> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 10:30 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road comments Benjamin, Pm a resident nearby(1701 Port Charles)and my 3 kids play at that park nearly every weekend. I also run by often and know the space well. Our association just let us know that there is a pending zone application for a 21 units with 63 bedrooms on the I acre lot. I, and many residents nearby, have a number of concerns about capacity there and what it does to the park usage (principally parking), Ford Road traffic and parking on Ford Road. It seems at a minimum there should be enough parking in the project for 1 spot per bedroom plus delivery/service/visitor parking'so the city's parking lot is not full of apartment building residents. I'd really like the City to consider buying the land from ATT to prevent more development and am wondering who I can talk to at City Hall to bring it up to the city council. Let me know what you think for who we should talk to. Regards, Jared Smith Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 On that note, I will add your email address to the interest list,so I can keep you informed as to when any upcoming hearings are going to occur. If you are interested, the City also has an online"eNotifications"system,which you can sign up for here. Be sure to opt in for"Planning Commission' and"City Council Public Hearings." Thanks again and please contact me if you have questions. All my best, Ben Z. BENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,AICP Community Development Department Associate Planner bzdeba @newportbeachca.eov 949-644-3253 ----Original Message--- From: Patricia Naruse<patricia.naruse@amail.com> Sent: Friday,April 26, 201911:49 AM To:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newportbeachca.aov> Subject:Condo Project Mr.Zdeba: I am a resident of the Port Streets,and I am opposed to the condo project. I am happy to learn more about it,but at this point I am most definitely opposed to the proposed project. Patricia Naruse Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Pubfc Comments 1 From: Patricia Naruse<patricia.naruse @gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 8:11 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Re: Condo Project Thank you fro your reply,Mr. Zdeba. I was able to attend a talk at the site tonight and heard the developers discuss their plans, and they were nice enough to answer many questions from concerned neighbors. The majority of concerns from neighbors relates to the proposed change in zoning to multi- residential zoning and the dangerous effect this will have on the area. It will be extremely unsafe in terms of traffic,and there are many reasons for this:bike pathway for students traveling to school, park use THROUGHOUT the week, and we already have traffic at school start and end times. These are only some of the traffic safety concerns. I agree with this, and continue to be against the development of any multi-residential structure in this cut-de-sac.— Sincerely, Patricia Naruse On Apr 29, 2019, at 2:05 PM, Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@pmortbeachea.gov wrote: Hi Ms. Naruse, Thank you for taking the time to write. I am confirming reception. I will keep your email as part of the public record and will attach it to the Planning Commission staff report as correspondence received when this project goes for public hearing. There was a Planning Commission study session rheld Thursday,April 18,to introduce the project to the Commissioners and the public. No action was taken at this meeting. The agenda packet and a video recording are available here. There has also been an environmental document prepared for the project. It is available here for review.Comments on this particular document are due by May 6, 2019; however,you may comment on the project at any time. If the applicant chooses to move forward,there will be: 1. A public hearing with the Planning Commission wherein action will be taken on the project; 2. A public hearing with the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission because this is a legislative action that would change land use within the airport planning area;and 3. A public hearing with the City Council where a final action will be rendered. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Patricia Naruse<patricia.naruse@gmail.com> Sent: Friday,April 26,201911:49 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condo Project Mr.Zdeba: I am a resident of the Port Streets,and I am opposed to the condo project. I am happy to learn more about it, but at this point I am most definitely opposed to the proposed project. Patricia Naruse } f I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jamie<dolan.jamie@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 9:50 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Opposing Ford Rd Condos Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets and I am writing to express my opposition to the conos being considered on.the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Please email me when this issue will be coming before city council. Thank you, Jamie Salter Sent from my Whone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 It is also noted that"Citadel observed a horizontal pipe protruding out of a sloped area. The depressed area in the center of the Site and the protruding pipe suggests that the area was formerly or currently a drainage basin." The location of this property is physically below that of the AT&T switching station, implying that liquids leaving this property would flow in the direction of the project property. With a description of a drainage pipe extending into the project property and the knowledge that the AT&T property had some pretty nasty stuff reported on site, it appears incumbent upon Hines to ensure that the property is not contaminated, especially as it will become someone's home. The past Environmental Assessment simply visually inspected the property, but I believe that this information requires actually testing for contaminants in the soil. Thank you, Susan Skinner I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Susan Skinner<seskinner@me.com> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 8:17 PM To: Planning Commissioners Cc: Zdeba, Benjamin; Ray Lawler Subject: The project at Ford Rd and MacArthur April 25, 2019 Dear Planning Commissioners, The proposed project at the corner of Ford Road and MacArthur currently is requesting a mitigated negative declaration, implying that no environmental review is required. However, a review of prior Phase 1 Environmental Assessment documents prepared in 2015 for this site indicate that there is a clear reason to perform a full EIR. The document can be viewed here: ftp://newportbeachea.g<ov/Ford%20Road%2OResidential/3b%20- %20Ford%20Road%20Residential%20- %20Apnlicant%27s%20Phase%20I%20Environmental%20Site%20Assessment%20R eport.pddf In the 2015 document, Citadel notes that: "Pacific Bell/AT&T, the adjoining property east of the Site, was identified on several databases including historic and active UST databases. According to EDR, one 5,000 gallon diesel UST was installed at the adjoining property in 1973. According to reviewed building permits, the UST sump and detection systems were upgraded in 2001. Pacific Bell was also listed as a RCRA NonGen databases as a non- generator of hazardous waste. No violations were reported. Pacific Bell was listed on the HAZNET database as a generator of asbestos containing waste in 1993, 1994, and 1996; PCBs in 1993; unspecified oil-containing waste in 1993 and 2009; aqueous solution with organic residues in 2000, 2001, and 2006; waste and mixed oil in 2001, 2006, and 2009; other organic solids in 2006; unspecified aqueous solution in 2006 and 2007; liquids with halogenated organic compounds in 2007; and off-specification, aged, or surplus organic in 2007. The appearance on these lists reflects disposal of regulated materials generated from building or tenant use. " Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Mark Romeo<romeohome@cox.net> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 3:16 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Hines Project/Ford Road Residential project, EIR required Dear Newport Beach Planning Commission: The Hines project/Ford Road Residential at the corner of MacArthur and Ford Road has asked for a negative declaration, implying that there will be no environmental impacts to the project. As the building is being constructed on open space, I cannot imagine how this can be the case. Of course,there will be environmental impacts and they need to be assessed prior to approval of the project. Please require an assessment of aesthetics, geology and soils, water quality(especially due to run off), noise impacts, lighting, recreation(especially how it impacts the public park adjacent to it), land use, environment,parking, traffic, and safety. Many of us are quite concerned, among other things,that the driveway going into the project will cross the bike path that kids use to get to CdM High School in the mornings and afternoons, and the general pedestrian foot traffic. This project will result in significant safety concerns to the residents of Newport Beach. Please require a full Environmental Impact Report(EIR) to evaluate all the safety concerns regarding this project. Also,please add my email, romeohomekccox.net to all communications regarding this project. Thank you, Amy Karlin Port Street resident opposed to this project Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Bobbi Robinson <bobiroboc@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 2:26 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road Project It is not fair to allow Mr.Hinz to distort the facts with regard to the Newport House. Traffic will increase,parking will decrease, our quality of like will be impacted with pollution, noise and our children and pedestrians will be at risk of getting hit by the increasing traffic that I witness now on a daily bases as I live on Newport Hills Road,and Port Sheffield backing up to Ford Road. I have lived here for 39 years. Raised my family here. There is no place we can move that is more affordable for us. It is dishonest for Mr. Hinz to suggest that he is helping divorced people and aging grandparents to move to a smaller more affordable home,when his representative told the planning commission the cost will be $700 to $800 per sq. ft.. The contradiction is an insult. Especially when you are aware that these will be purchased and rented out or just become an apartment building....NONSENSE ! If the Newport House will not offer our community positive impact and not cause harm, you should not approve it. I have been working with Keith Curry, our former Mayor,Tony Brien, and even Jeff Herdman trying to get a handle on the traffic as it is now!!!!! NO ONE STOPS for children on bikes, seniors walking and on and on. Please do not allow this very massive project be squeezed onto 1 acre. It simply does not fit and is harmful to our community. None of the people being impacted have been informed until this week. It is not fair that Mr. Hinz has been working on this for years and we are just being informed. PLEASE help us to reduce this project to one that is more suitable for i location and help keep our community safe. THE HEALTH, SAFETY,WELFARE,AND LIVABILITY OF THE COMMUNITY ARE PRIMARY IMPORTANCE TO THE RESIDENTS OF NEWPORT BEACH. "ENHANCE OUR COMMUNITY AND DO NO HARM" We have all worked very hard to achieve these values. Bobbi Robinson. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: nancy rodman<nrodmanl@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 201912:31 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; nancy rodman Subject: Hines Project/Ford Road Residential Dear Newport Beach Planning Commission: The Hines project/Ford Road Residential at the corner of MacArthur and Ford Road has asked for a negative declaration, implying that there will be no environmental impacts to the project. As the building is being constructed on open space,I cannot imagine how this can be the case. Of course,there will be environmental impacts and they need to be assessed prior to approval of the project. Please require an assessment of aesthetics,geology and soils,water quality(especially due to run off), noise impacts, lighting, recreation(especially how it impacts the public park adjacent to it), land use,environment,parking,traffic,and safety. Many of us are quite concerned that the driveway going into the project will cross the bike path that kids use to get to CdM High School in the mornings and afternoons,and the general pedestrian foot traffic,that this will be a significant safety concern. Please require a full Environmental Impact Report(EIR)to evaluate all these concerns. Also, please add my email,nrodmanl@email.com to all communications regarding this project. Thank you, Nancy Rodman, 1807 Port Manleigh Place Newport Beach, CA 92660 949 280 9443 nrodmanl@¢mail.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Rich Anderson<Rich.Anderson@mossadams.com> Sent: Thursday,April 25,2019 11:25 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Mr. Zdeba, I am a resident in Newport Beach. I live at 1835 Port Sheffield Place. Port Sheffield is the first street as you enter the Port Streets neighborhood closest to the proposed development. I am writing to express my strong opposition to the proposed residential project referred to as "4302 Ford Road". This project is not welcomed by ANY of the 15+ Port Street residents that I have spoked to. Thankfully, the Sports Parks on Ford Road attract large volumes of families for baseball, soccer, tennis, pickle ball and picnicking. I ask you to come see the number of cars in the park's parking lot and on the curb of Ford Road on Saturday or Sunday. We do not want have more cars (both residents of the development and their guests, delivery vehicles, etc...)taking up spaces in park's parking lot or on the road. Surely, this result in people parking on Port Sheffield and Port Abbey. This parking should be available to the residents and the guests on these streets. Furthermore, the design of the driveway leading to the underground parking lot is NOT safe! It does not have room for a turnaround. This means the large volume of delivery vehicles coming to the property will have back out onto Ford, a road that is frequented by children on bikes, skateboards, etc.... . The design of this entryway is clearly dangerous to the citizens and guests of Newport Beach. The best use for the land on which the proposed development is being considered, by far, will be for the City of Newport Beach to expand the existing park. A park will be enjoyed by many over decades to come. Please let me know when the next public city meeting will take place regarding the 4302 Ford Road project. I wish to attend and express my opposition in person. Thank you. Regards, Rich Anderson 1835 Port Sheffield Place Newport Beach, CA 92660 949.221.4006 Assurance,tax, and consulting offered through Moss Adams LLP.Wealth management offered through Moss Adams Wealth Advisors LLC. Investment banking offered through Moss Adams Capital LLC. 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Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Tom Grant<tgrant@lee-associates.com> Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 10:58 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Zak, Peter Cc: Weigand, Erik,Lowrey, Lee; Lowrey, Lee; Ellmore, Curtis; Kleiman, Lauren; Koetting, Peter; Kramer, Kory Subject: Apartments/Condos by Tennis/Pickleball Courts I strongly oppose the proposed apartments/condos project next to the Bonita Canyon Sports Park as does many other residents in the Port Streets. I bring my daughter to that area for soccer and the ingress and egress is terrible. Additional traffic would be dangerous and we can use more sport fields for the kids. The city should at least afford time for the community to (i) pursue options consistent with the current zoning and use (ii) investigate the matter further. y YXM1 a � !�. +VY44 Y Respectfully, Tom Grant Aievoli Principal/Shareholder Lee &Associates I Orange Mobile: 949.278.4911 Direct: 714.564.7139 Office 714.647-9100 Igrant@lee-associates.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Gina Miller<gmiller@calljensen.com> Sent: Thursday,April 25,2019 9:04 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condo Project on Ford Road To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to complain about the proposed condo complex on Ford Road. I live on Port Sheffield a block away from the proposed location for the project. I have a huge concern that the condo project will drive down my property value because there will be increased traffic on Ford road,a transient renter population immediately across the street from our home, more traffic going to the parks,and an increase in people attending the local neighborhood school. I would like to know what I can do to make sure that this project does not move forward.. Do you have any recommendations? Thanks, Gina Miller CALL& GIN L. 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I am hearing about the proposed condo project slated for Old Ford Rd where the AT&T building resides.As a Port Street resident and frequent user of the parks and greenbelt I can't understand how the city would think this would be a good idea. We don't need more condos or apartments-across the street there are hundreds! This is a family residential neighborhood and it's congested enough. Each day cars line Old Ford Rd for soccer practice,tennis and pickle ball games, people shooting hoops and kids playing at the park. On the weekends the park doesn't nearly host enough spots for the amount of visitors. Cars speed up and down this section of the neighborhood because there are no stop signs and wide roads. My oldest son starts CDM in the fall and will use the bike path on the comer to get to and, from school. More congestion and cars means higher chance for accidents. The city would be reckless to add this building to our community. What are the next steps in your decision process?The neighborhood is very unhappy about this. Should we email city council members too? Please advise. Karen Carboni 2344 Port Aberdeen PI. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jessica Susolik<JessicaGeneva@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 10:27 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: No on New Condos Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets and I am writing to express my opposition to the conos being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Please email me when this issue will be coming before city council. Thank you, Jessica Susolik Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Port Street Resident Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Campbell,Jim A- Sent: Thursday, April 25, 2019 7:45 AM To: 'deborahmyers' W. - Cc: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: RE: Proposed Housing Project on Old Ford Rd. Deborah, Thank you for your thoughts. I will forward your message to the Planning Commission as they consider the application. I am copying Ben Zdeba as he is the project planner. He can answer any questions you may have going forward. JIM CAMPBELL Community Development Department Deputy Community Development Director icampbeliftnewportbeachca.go v 949-644-3210 From:deborahmyers !ma1lto:myers88@coLRg Sent:Wednesday,April 24,2019 5:45 PM To:Campbell,Jim<ICampbell@newoortbeachca.eov> Subject:Proposed Housing Project on Old Ford Rd. Dear Sir, I am writing you today to express my strong disapproval of the proposed 21 unit housing development planned in my neighborhood,Harbor View Homes, on Old Ford Rd. in Newport Beach,CA.This large a project in such a small space is irresponsible, impractical, and unsafe. This building and the traffic it would bring would negatively impact an area that is already busy and congested with kids playing sports and their parents rushing them to games or practice, cyclists,joggers, residents walking their dogs,or just out for a stroll. Any additions to that area should be beneficial to the community and not to developers trying to make a quick buck without any regard to the unsafe impact it will have on those of us who live there.I feel a better use of this area would be to install a dog park,which we don't have in our community and desperately need with all the families that have dogs.It would be nice to have a place the dogs can run a bit off leash,which has been problematic in our neighborhood with many dog owners doing so illegally. I know I am not alone in my view that this plan is a BAD idea all away around. I hope you add my written disapproval to the list and vote against this project at the next meeting. Thank you for hearing me out! Sincerely, Deborah Myers Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: nadal6@cox.net Sent: Wednesday,April 24, 2019 8:44 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: ATT Condo Project We do not approve of the project as submitted. The parking is significantly inadequate for the number of units. The code is obsolete. There needs to be 2 parking spots for every 1 bedroom, and another .5 parking spots for visitors for each unit. NADAL FAMILY 1943 Port Provence Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Marci Franklin<marcifranklin@grnail.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 24, 2019 6:53 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Port street condo project Please keep my name on the list. I am in absolute opposition and I would like to be kept abridge of all meting.thank you,Marci Franklin I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jennifer Schafer<jenschaf@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 24, 2019 5:17 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road Condo/Apartment Project Good Evening Benjamin, My name is Jennifer Schafer and our family lives on Port Stirling Place. I am emailing you to let you know we are strongly opposed to condos/apartments going in at this site for many reasons, but the primary reason is safety. There is already so much traffic in this area and the entrance to the Port Streets close to the proposed project. I have witnessed several times children almost being hit when trying to cross from the exit of the Port Streets across to Ford Road. Many families walk to the park by the proposed condos/apartments every day and it is almost a certainty that an accident will happen one day and this is without increased traffic from this potential project. Our neighborhood families and children use the walking trails, tennis courts, pickleball courts and park and I can't imagine how the city would let such a beautiful area be overtaken by condos/apartments. If you go there, especially on the weekends, you will see there is already inadequate parking and cars speeding down the road all while children are trying to play soccer games and play at the park. If something is going to be done with the land, it should be a public use project that would add value (not money to the city) to the community. I would suggest to expand the park and potentially add a dog park and keep the space green. Port Streets Children who attend CdM also use the bike path to get to school and with the proposed plan, that would not be an option. And I'm telling you that if the kids are forced to go around, there will be accidents. This area is just too congested without proper stop signs or crosswalks. Finally, we live in the day when people want to develop all available land to make money. There is something to be said about not building on every square inch of space. We must preserve our nature, trees and environment. The city has done a wonderful job with that area and it would be so sad to put in condos/apartments; it would change the feel and purpose of the space forever. Could you please let me know when the next meeting will be regarding this project? Thank you so much for you time, Jennifer Schafer Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Gale Friedman<galefriedman0@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 24, 2019 12:07 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Fwd: Opposition to 4302 Ford Road To Whom It May Concern, I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed project at 4302 Ford Road. The proposed project will severely negatively impact the area and will pose a safety hazard to the current residents.The existing park across the street is utilized by many residents of Newport Beach, as well as residents of surrounding communities. On any given day there are families with young children all around the area and the project would increase traffic flow to the extent that a serious safety hazard would be created. That area is already quite congested with cars, bikes, and children with all of the soccer games,pickle ball,tennis and walking paths. It is currently a wonderful asset to the city and community and would become very difficult to navigate with the estimated traffic flow with this new project. Please keep in mind that the safety of the residents is the highest priority when planning additions to the community. The port streets has suffered extreme loss of youth in recent years- by keeping the proposed area a city park we, as a community, can avoid another tragedy such as the death of a young child. Please keep me informed of future city planning meetings,I plan to attend. Sincerely, Gale Friedman 2001 Port Provence Place Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: liztutton@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday,April 24, 201911:11 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: jerryschmitt@cox.net Subject: 4302 Ford Road Dear Benjamin, I read with much distress the plan to build Apartments or Condos next to the At&T complex and tennis and pickleball courts in the Harbor View neighborhood on Old Ford Road and Bonita Canyon. I was out of the country on April 18th,so I was unable to attend the Planning Commission meeting. First off, it seems ridiculous that any planning commission would even consider that a safe site for more living accommodations due to traffic and the implosion now of people using the parks, soccer fields and courts.The congestion is already felt by the neighborhood. Putting one residentthere would be unsafe! Second, it amazes me that the city has undermined our neighborhood by allowing a contractor to choose the type of structure they will build after approval,if that possibly could be the outcome.This seems incredibly deceitful,as the structures are NOT similar for reasons of transient versus ownership, facilities needed,etc. Thirdly,we voted into our city leadership a team of individuals that pledged no growth,and yet we see structures going up in every available space. I shudder when I pass all the housing on San Miguel that was just built.Are those apartments so full we need more?? And lastly,and most sadly,there is discussion among neighbors that the contractors are"buddies"with the council and planning commission and that we will,in the end, have no voice. Perhaps this is because you too have been deceived by the pictures that make the At&T parking lot look like it is part of the facility when in fact,the parking will be inadequate for the facility, underground with a 90 degree angle and blind spots to enter and exit(requiring large vehicles to back up!1),and be in the direct path of walkers and bikers.We already have a huge apartment complex across the street and have witnessed their inability to get in and out of their facility on Bonita Canyon road. It is amazing there have not been more accidents as the near misses happen often! Please reconsider this property as an extension of our parks.We fully utilize them and the extra space will be welcome and add value to our city,the residents,and the properties which currently exist.This would be such a welcome improvement as opposed to a new Irving complex that will implode our living spaces with massive congestion. Sincerely, Liz Tutton 1601 Port Stirling Place Newport Beach, Ca Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Alice Wrate<amwrate@gmail.com>on behalf of Alice Wrate <alice@wrate.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 24,2019 9:19 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road Condo/Apt project I'm emailing to be officially included in the protest of the development of the condos/apartments at the end of Ford Road.The congestion it will cause at the park and the surrounding streets will be palpable on a daily basis. Imagine this scenario:Delivery trucks considering double parking as they try to deliver their packages down a 150 foot curved driveway only to find a moving truck that might be parked there for hours.Then they have to reverse to get out only to be greeted by a 4 year old on his scooter that the truck is too high to see.Another issue is that there is not enough parking for the tenants which means that their guests will be parking in the park's parking lot,creating even more of a mess than there already is. It is an ill-planned project that Newport Beach doesn't need that will affect the safety and peace of its citizens. Please put my name down in opposition. Thank you, Alice Wrate E Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kathryn Hoffman<kat.hoffman@me.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 24,2019 9:19 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4203 ford road project seriously hope you consider blocking this development project.This project is not well-planned (parking,number of units,type of property)and it is not in the best interest of city residents, businesses, neighborhoods, park land but rather this lowball developers pocketbook. Projects are always oversold, over promised and under-considered.With the coming economic decline,does this developer have cash to finish even?This project will negatively impact the schools,the businesses, parking, use of parkland, traffic... sounds like a great ideal Is quaint and charming newport turning into a metropolis? Best Regards, Kathryn Hoffman Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Tracy<thoc444@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 24,2019 8:47 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Opposed to proposed condos/apartments at 4302 Ford Road Dear Mr.Zdeba, I'm opposed to the proposed building project at the corner of Bonita Canyon &MacArthur. 1)The proposed building adds too many units on too small a parcel of land. 2) Building a multi-story, multi-tenant apartment or condo building next to a neighborhood of multimillion dollar single-family homes is not a good fit for the neighborhood. It's very out of place. 3)This project will bring additional daily traffic and parking congestion to an area that is already impacted in the mornings,afternoons/evenings and on weekends. 4)The builder of these apartments/condos alleges that Portstreets residents want this project in part because they don't like underutilized space.This is not true.All of the neighbors in our portstreets e- mail group are very opposed to this project. 5) It is unreasonable to allow one building/builder to negatively affect a whole neighborhood. Please do not allow this project to be approved/built. Sincerely, Tracy Hanna Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Lindsey White<Iindseywhite02@yahoo.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 24, 2019 8:40 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: No on New Condos Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets and I am writing to express my opposition to the conos being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Please email me when this issue will be coming before city council. Thank you, Lindsey White 1825 Port Manleigh PI. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 I am confirming reception and appreciate your thoughtful comments. I will keep your email as part of the public record and will attach it to the Planning Commission staff report as correspondence received when this project goes for public hearing. Moving forward,there will be a public hearing with the Planning Commission wherein action will be taken on the project. From there,this project will still require two more public hearings:one with the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission and ultimately one with the City Council where a final action will be rendered. On that note, I will add your email address to the interest list,so I can keep you informed as to when any upcoming hearings are going to occur. Thanks again and please contact me if you have questions. All my best, Ben Z. „ BENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,AICP Community Development Department Associate Planner bzdeba@newoortbeach ca.aov 949-644-3253 ----Original Message--- From:Catherine Bartz<cbartz99@email.com> Sent: Monday,April 22,201910:26 AM To:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newoortbeachca.eov> Subject:4302 Ford Road Good morning, I am writing to express concern over the proposed development at 4302 Ford Rd. I have concerns about the public safety impacts of this project,about how the neighboring park will be impacted and about the fact that this type of development does not fit within the characteristics of the Port Streets neighborhood. Please keep me informed about any upcoming meetings/votes taking place on this project. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Catherine Bartz 2233 Port Carlisle Pl. Newport Beach,CA Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Hi Ben, Thanks for the update. I watched the video from the 4/18 meeting and I was pretty surprised that the developer would speak for our neighborhood,saying that we support this project.To my knowledge,this has not been discussed within the neighborhood and in fact there is a groundswell of opposition to it building. In addition,for him to state that grandparents and divorced dads have nowhere to go is absurd.Across the street on the corner of Bonita Canyon and MacArthur there is a 1000+unit apartment complex known as Newport Bluffs. This project seems to have been misrepresented. On Apr 23,2019,at 5:05 PM,Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newportbeachca.eov>wrote: Hi Ms. Bartz, As with many of the properties in the City,this is in the planning area for John Wayne Airport.Given that the project involves a request to change the designated land use(i.e.,a legislative action),the Airport Land Use Commission must review it. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Have a great evening, Ben Z. BENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,AICP Community Development Department Associate Planner bzdeba @newportbeachca.¢ov 949-644-3253 --Original Message---- From:Catherine Bartz<cbartz99@email.com> Sent:Tuesday,April 23,2019 2:02 PM To:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@new portbeachca.zov> Subject: Re:4302 Ford Road Thanks for your response.Why is John Wayne involved? On Apr 23,2019,at 12:56 PM,Zdeba,Benjamin<bzdeba@newportbeachca.eov>wrote: Hi Ms. Bartz, Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Catherine Bartz<cbartz99@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 24, 2019 10:36 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Re:4302 Ford Road Hi Ben, Thanks for your reply. I believe an EIR is needed on this project. It does not seem that our neighborhood was given adequate notice of this project or sufficient time to evaluate it. I am aware that the window for public comments closes next week. There will certainly be impacts to the aesthetics,environment,geology,soils,among other things that need to be evaluated. How the development impacts the use and enjoyment of the park due is also a major concern.In addition,there will most certainly be safety issues with the narrow sloping driveway which will require vehicles to back out into the street. I believe an EIR is required to assess these issues. How can we accomplish this? Catherine Bartz On Apr 24,2019,at 5:15 PM,Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newportbeachca.Rov>wrote: Hi Ms. Bartz, appreciate you taking the time to write and your continued participation in the public process. I will also include this email as part of the public record and will attach it to the Planning Commission staff report should the applicant decide to move forward. Have a nice evening. Thanks, Ben Z. BENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,ACP Community Development Department Associate Planner bzdeba(@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3253 -----Original Message---- From:Catherine Bartz<cbartz99(@Rmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,April 23,2019 5:49 PM To:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba(@new portbeachca.gov> Subject: Re:4302 Ford Road Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Catherine Bartz<cbartz99@gmaii.com> Sent: Monday,April 22,2019 10:26 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Good morning, I am writing to express concern over the proposed development at 4302 Ford Rd. I have concerns about the public safety impacts of this project,about how the neighboring park will be impacted and about the fact that this type of development does not fit within the characteristics of the Port Streets neighborhood, Please keep me informed about any upcoming meetings/votes taking place on this project. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Catherine Bartz 2233 Port Carlisle PI. Newport Beach, CA Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Bruce Emken,CFA,CIMA,CAU Director BlackRock I iShares Cell: 949-375-6406 bruce.emkenna blackrock.com This message may contain information that is confidential or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please advise the sender immediately and delete this message. See http://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/email-disclaimers for further information. Please refer to hfp://www.blackrock.com/corporate/compliance/privacy-policy for more information about BlackRock's Privacy Policy. Associate of BlackRock Investments, LLC CBRIL")and/or BlackRock Execution Services, both members FINRA/SIPC. The iShares Funds and BlackRock Mutual Funds are distributed by BRIL. For current prospectuses for iShares products, go to www.ishares.com/prospectus. For a list of BlackRock's office addresses worldwide, see hfp://www,blackrock.com/corporate/about- us/contacts-locations. ©2019 BlackRock, Inc.All rights reserved. E f Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Emken, Bruce<Bruce.Emken@blackrock.com> Sent: Wednesday,April 24, 2019 7:36 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: jeneva.emken@gmail.com Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal-NO Dear Ben, I am writing to express my strong opposition to the 4302 Ford Road multi-family housing project being proposed by Hines. My major concerns are around safety for our children and the additional traffic/congestion into an extremely closed space in that corner of the neighborhood. My family has been a resident in the Port Streets (1615 Port Barmouth) since late 2008. We have two sons (8 and 9.5 years old) and spend a tremendous amount of time at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park, the pickleball courts, tennis courts, etc. Our children either bike, skateboard or scooter over to the courts quite frequently. The addition of this multi-family housing project gives me grave concerns over their safety. By introducing the potential of 21 new units, you would adding a very unnecessary and dangerous amount of additional traffic into a very narrow and closed space. That part of Ford Road dead ends into the parking lot for the park. The proposal for the condo/apartments does not have adequate enough parking for 21 units and 40+ additional vehicles. These cars/drivers will be spilling over onto Ford Road for parking, into the parking lot, etc. Drivers will be circling around looking for parking on the street, etc. which is right next to the bike lane where a high number of children will be riding bikes to and from the park. This project dramatically increases the likelihood of a child fatality or severe iniury by being struck by a distracted driver on that part of Ford Road. What is the upside to the city for approval? A bit of additional tax revenue off of a 21 unit project? That has to be so insignificant in terms of financial impact for the city of Newport Beach. The downside is you are creating a dangerous environment for our children, cramming an unneeded apartment complex into a neighborhood where it doesn't fit in any way, shape or form and eliminating 1 acre of open nature which is becoming more scarce in our city. There is simply nothing about this project that makes sense for the city and for the residents of Port Streets. It only makes sense for Hines. I am not an attorney, but I have to believe there is potential liability to the city around the lawsuits that will inevitably take place if any child is injured/killed due to the addition of this project(during construction or post-construction). The amount of emails you have already received documenting concerns over congestion, traffic, blind spots, etc. will be evidence that the Planning Commission was negligent in their approval of this project. I urge the planning commission to reject this proposal. There is such minimal economic value creation vs the overwhelming amount of negative impacts. Thank you for taking our concerns and our children's safety seriously. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Natalie Giannulli<natalie@carecliques.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 9:55 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Zak, Peter;Weigand, Erik; Lowrey, Lee; Ellmore, Curtis; Kleiman, Lauren; Koetting, Peter; Kramer, Kory Subject: Proposed project at Ford Road & Bonita Canyon Sports Park I am a resident of the Port Streets and I am writing to express my opposition to the proposed Hines apartment/condos development being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon next to the park. The project is ill-conceived at best. At worst, it is dangerous to residents of the Port Streets as well as families and children that use the park. The proposed set up of this development—condos/apartments (no one knows and apparently,they can change their mind at will) is absolutely ludicrous and so poorly planned that it is almost laughable. The sheer numbers alone do not make any sense whatsoever as well as the general configuration making deliveries—Fed X,Door Dash, Uber,UPS, USPS,furniture deliveries,etc. nearly impossible for what could potentially be 63 residents. How on earth does this make sense?!? And,what happens when residents are moving in and out...room for only 1 delivery truck?? Sounds like a situation that is ripe for an accident. God forbid it happens on the street while the .one truck' is backing out at a 90-degree angle and a small child,a student commuting by bike to CDMHS is injured on the city street. Pretty sure that would leave the city wide open for a major lawsuit. One wonders if a proposal such as this is worth the liability exposure or if as this would fly in any your neighborhoods? Please email me when this issue will be coming before city council. Regards, Natalie Giannulli Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-.Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jaime Faggella<jaimefaggella@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 8:12 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed New Building at 4302 Ford Road Hello. I have lived on the Port Streets for the majority of my life and have witnessed the changes over the last 40+years. I understand that over time,communities grow and need to change on some level. However,the proposed building at the end of Ford Road is absolutely outrageous. There is no reason to add more traffic and endanger kids who use the bike path. There are long lines of cars at various times during the day. Ford Road cannot support the existing traffic, let alone any new traffic. It's already a nightmare. I cannot imagine this is the only place in Newport Beach to construct a new building. I'm sure there are plenty of buildings that are vacant (or for sale)that could be rezoned(Dover& 16th Street). Thank you, Jaime Faggella 1806 Port Barmouth 949-355-7791 i Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Malee Zardo <familyzardo@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 6:12 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: New condos on corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets and I am writing to express my opposition to the condos being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Please email me when this issue will be coming before city council. 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VISIT YOUR GROUP , YAHOO+GROUPS •Privacy•Unsubscribe•Terms of Use SPONSORED LINKS Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Donna Benson<smithddshouse@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 5:55 PM To: Jane Owen Cc: Zdeba, Benjamin; PORTSTREETS Subject: Re: [portstreets] 4302 Ford Road [2 Attachments] Agreedt!]!I Project is negligent... Sent from my iPhone On Apr 23,2019,at 5:52 PM,Jane Owen janeowen_,cox.net [portstreetsj <portstreets- noreplyna yahoogrMs.com>wrote: [Attachment(s)from Jane Owen included below] Dear Sir, I am sending a recent picture(Saturday April 20) of what the traffic looks like during the daytime on "Old"Ford Road. This road and parking provided on the streets is quite crowded as you can see WITHOUT the addition traffic this proposed building would add. This area is used by people participating in soccer games,tennis and pickle ball matches,basketball games and families using the tot lot and picnic tables. It is ridiculous to think that the addition of this proposed building is a good idea! To cram a build of that size in a tiny corner is negligent and irresponsible not to mention dangerous and an eyesore.Please also note that the bike trail,which is adjacent to the proposed driveway is used as an access by many bicycles of those students commuting twice daily to CDMHS, and also people out for exercise on foot and by bicycle.Please give an ounce of consideration to those using the park ,bike path and surrounding areas.This is an ill thought out idea. Sincerely, Jane M. Owen Attachment(s)from Jane Owen I View attachments on the web 2 of 2 Photo(s) image2.jpeg t r . r-.Y'{�'j� 'fir.! k� ♦.' d '. , r l w . y ,r tis s�•!=�1,�¢ n � . •t�. AFT Sty ' ,� �� � , •(¢. �.� ��•lQ . 41 t 9 u A f• • h r. u 4 n L fr 1 x Y � t t a a ry♦j. ,4'L 1 . met SII •tti4 ;,�� J+�� 14 r " y♦14 y.,�4 aN 'A 4444 }e.'tsy • Its 'ti $ I VV i Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jane Owen <janeowen@cox.net> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 5:51 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: PORTSTREETS Subject: 4302 Ford Road Dear Sir, I am sending a recent picture(Saturday April 20)of what the traffic looks like during the daytime on"Old"ford Road.This road and parking provided on the streets is quite crowded as you can see WITHOUT the addition traffic this proposed building would add.This area is used by people participating in soccer games,tennis and pickle ball matches,basketball games and families using the tot lot and picnic tables. It is ridiculous to think that the addition of this proposed building is a good idea! To cram a build of that size in a tiny comer is negligent and irresponsible not to mention dangerous and an eyesore.Please also note that the bike trail,which is adjacent to the proposed driveway is used as an access by many bicycles of those students commuting twice daily to CDMHS,and also people out for exercise on foot and by bicycle.Please give an ounce of consideration to those using the park,bike path and surrounding areas.This is an ill thought out idea. Sincerely, Jane M.Owen Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Hi Ms. Bartz, I am confirming reception and appreciate your thoughtful comments. I will keep your email as part of the public record and will attach it to the Planning Commission staff report as correspondence received when this project goes for public hearing. Moving forward,there will be a public hearing with the Planning Commission wherein action will be taken on the project.From there,this project will still require two more public hearings:one with the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission and ultimately one with the City Council where a final action will be rendered. On that note,l will add your email address to the interest list,so I can keep you informed as to when any upcoming hearings are going to occur. Thanks again and please contact me if you have questions. . All my best, Ben Z. BENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,AICP Community Development Department Associate Planner bzdeba(@newportbeachca.gov 949-644-3253 ---Original Message--- From:Catherine Bartz<cbartz99@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 22,2019 10:26 AM To:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov> Subject:4302 Ford Road Good morning, I am writing to express concern over the proposed development at 4302 Ford Rd. I have concerns about the public safety impacts of this project,about how the neighboring park will be impacted and about the fact that this type of development does not fit within the characteristics of the Port Streets neighborhood. Please keep me informed about any upcoming meetings/votes taking place on this project. Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Catherine Bartz 2233 Port Carlisle PI. Newport Beach,CA Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Catherine Bartz<cbartz99@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23,2019 5:49 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Re:4302 Ford Road Hi Ben, Thanks for the update. I watched the video from the 4/18 meeting and I was pretty surprised that the developer would speak for our neighborhood,saying that we support this project.To my knowledge,this has not been discussed within the neighborhood and in fact there is a groundswell of opposition to it building. In addition,for him to state that grandparents and divorced dads have nowhere to go is absurd.Across the street on the corner of Bonita Canyon and MacArthur there is a 1000+unit apartment complex known as Newport Bluffs. This project seems to have been misrepresented. On Apr 23,2019,at 5:05 PM,Zdeba,Benjamin<bzdeba@newportbeachca.eov>wrote: Hi Ms. Bartz, As with many of the properties in the City,this is in the planning area for John Wayne Airport.Given that the project involves a request to change the designated land use(i.e.,a legislative action),the Airport Land Use Commission must review it. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Have a great evening, Ben Z. BENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,AICP Community Development Department Associate Planner bzdeba @newpo rtbeachca.aov 949-644-3253 ----Original Message----- From:Catherine Bartz<cbartz99@gmail.com> Sent:Tuesday,April 23,2019 2:02 PM To:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newportbeachca.eov> Subject: Re:4302 Ford Road Thanks for your response.Why is John Wayne involved? On Apr 23,2019, at 12:56 PM,Zdeba,Benjamin<bzdeba@newportbeachca.eov>wrote: Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: James Olsen<gr8realtor@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday,April'23,2019 5:19 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condo Project Please add our no vote to the proposed condo project at MacArthur and Bonita Canyon Road we are 40+year residents in the Port Streets. We feel there must be a"softer"use for that area even if it's left as is. The density that this project brings to the area should not be allowed just because it can be allowed. 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Had what was supposed to be a small Port Sheffield/Port Abbey meeting in the park near the project tonight and lets just say was a passionate turn out-see attached. One good thing that came out of the meeting was that Hines was going to adapt their project for condos only and no multi family. Hines also said they will try and push back May 6 public input timing to allow for more input as many people were surprised and unaware of the project until recently. Per our conversation here are a few other concerns/notes - In my humble opinion project appears severely under parked. The result of that will be cars and noise behind my house which already happens a lot from the park but would occur overnight and more often/consistently. I would also propose "no overnight parking" along the street as otherwise will become a parking lot. Would like to see more large mature tress around the project to help further blend in, including more trees in front of the current AT&T building. Would look at speed bumps to slow down speed,people already drive fast along Ford. The delivery area appears very small relative to the amount of deliveries these days,would suggest larger area with turn around,backing out is difficult and dangerous. With regards to community benefit and because the developer should make out well on this project would like to see improved park equipment(current equipment is old and antiquated) and improved nature trails in the proximity. Both would add value and negate some of the negatives of the project.. Lastly, one question? What is the current zoning of the AT&T station and potential for that to redeveloped in the future? Thanks again! Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 7) Landscaping: How do we preserve the perimeter edges with large buffer trees? 8) Park Amenities: What additional amenities can the city impose on the developer to improve the park? (think field turf, swings, IMPROVED GRASS DRAINAGE SYSTEM). Residents DO NOT want more lights,more tennis,nor more pickle ball courts. Thank you! KEITH FRANKEL TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. 5 Peters Canyon Road, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92606 e`a Pointe P 949.478.8665 c. 949.500.9548 f. 949.478.8601 Keith.Frankel(a)TRIPointehomes.Com Visit us on:91 From: Zdeba,Benjamin<bzdeba ,newI2ortbeachca.eov> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2019 3:59 PM To: Keith Frankel<Keith.FIankel@TI1PointeHomes.com> Subject: Automatic reply: Ford Rd Development I am away from the office today (April 18, 2019) at off-site training.I will have limited access to email during this time,but will be returning later this afternoon. If you need immediate assistance,please contact our public counter at 949-644-3204. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 edge. Is additional loitering of cars parked on Ford something I could live with? Perhaps the city should consider making no parking on both sides of the street. How do you control guests and residents parking at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park's parking lot? 4) Safety/Speeding on Ford Rd. Lately, likely due to pickle ball courts, I've noticed cars flying by to get to the Bonita Sports Park. With Newport House,we will likely see an increase of speeding along Ford Rd. How can we prevent speeding/unsafe driving on Ford Rd? (Can we demand speed bumps?) Adding"non-neighborhood delivery cars, ie Amazon,Pizza, etc"will only add to non- invested drivers speeding down this street. 5) Is the developers ingress/egress safely thought out? It seems like a blind sloped egress area as residents leave the parking structure that could be unsafe for pedestrians walking by. I'm concerned that a child will be run over. There are TONS OF SMALL KIDS participating at this park. A) Bonita Canyon Sports Park hosts soccer practices and games for AYSO ages of 4-8 year olds. Safety in this area is a heightened concern. B) The play equipment at Bonita Canyon Sports Park is designed for 2-5 year olds. This park caters to toddlers,who often go"wandering." Egress needs to be 100%safe with no blind spots. 6) Pool Safety: There should not be a gate leading from the park to the pool. A toddler, infant could conceivably walk through an open or broken gate and drown. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Ryan Chase<ryanlylechase@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 5:11 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Keith Frankel;lerrySchmitt@cox.net Subject: Re: Ford Rd Development Thanks Ben My name is Ryan Chase and I live at 1700 Port Sheffield Place and am the closest residence to the proposed project. I share the same concerns as Keith and many of our other neighbors and also never received any outreach. I would like to know if its possible to stipulate that the project could only be approved as for sale product, apartments would be a MAJOR concern that I would fight. Please keep us in the loop. Thank you. Ryan On Tue, Apr 23, 2019 at 1:36 PM Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@'nemTortbeachca.gov wrote: M again,Mr. Frankel, I very much appreciate you taking the time to watch the video recording and to provide your additional feedback. All is noted and,just like your prior email, I will ensure these concerns are touched on and that your email is included as correspondence when this project goes before the Planning Commission for initial action. In the meantime,please contact me anytime with questions. Thanks again, Ben Z. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: joannejwu@yahoo.com Sent: Tuesday,April 23,2019 4:45 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: "4302 Ford Road" multi-unit project Hi Benjamin, I am a Port Street resident. We are very concerned about the condo/apartment proposal adjacent to the Bonita Canyon Sports Park. The path at the corner is where many students walk or ride their bikes to CDM Middle/High School, including my own. Kids are often in a hurry in the morning to get to school on time. The traffic that this complex will bring with tenants trying to go to work in the morning and delivery trucks coming in/out, is extremely dangerous to our kids. It is an accident waiting to happen. Not to mention taking away the parking spaces in the park,and on Ford Road,especially when there are sports events. There are already not enough parking the way it is. We can imagine that folks visiting the condo/apartment and sports park will start to park their cars on Port Streets. We strongly oppose the condo/apartment proposal. I would also like to be notified as to when the city council meeting will take up the vote. If there's an email notification system, please provide sign up information as well. Thanks, Joanne Wu Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Pamela Brusic<pbrusic@pacbell.net> Sent: Monday, May 06,2019 9:35 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Herdman,Jeff Subject: 4302 Ford Road Good morning Mr.Zdeba, This is my second letter regarding the proposed apartment/condo project at 4302 Ford Road. When I first wrote, I had not seen very much information about the proposed project. The concerns 1 raised were that apartments/condos are not an appropriate housing type in a high-value single family home neighborhood,that the proposed number of units was too many,and that the increased traffic on Old Ford Road would adversely impact residents using the Newport Hills West entrance and parking for the many families using the sports park facilities and fields. Since that first letter, I've learned much more about the proposal and now see even more reasons to oppose the project. I strongly agree with neighbors who have correctly noted the critical safety hazard posed by the project entrance. The combination of the upslope and the right angle turn that exiting vehicles would have to make means that they would be accelerating to go up the slope and blindly entering the cul-de-sac,immediately crossing a bicycle/pedestrian path and then crossing the entrance/exit of the busy parking lot that serves the park facilities. Furthermore,the project's proposed parking is inadequate for the number of units, inevitably resulting in overnight parking by residents and guests in the sports park lot. Added to that,the access for delivery,trash,and other service vehicles—not to mention emergency vehicles—is completely inadequate. That limitation would compromise the livability of the proposed 'complex,endanger the safety of the residents,and also likely result in service vehicles using the public parking lot. As with my first letter, I am sending a copy to the city council member for this district. I want Mr. Herdman to know that many Port Streets residents are strongly opposed to the proposed project at 4302 Ford Road. If the planning commission recommends this project to the city council, it will be a shameful breach of good community planning principles. I don't see how the commission can, in good conscience, recommend this project be approved. Sincerely, Pamela Brusic 1829 Port Sheffield Place Newport Beach ii I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Sincerely, Pamela Brusic 1829 Port Sheffield Place Newport Beach,CA 949-640-6023 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Pamela Brusic<pbrusic@pacbell.net> Sent: Saturday,April 20,2019 2:00 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Herdman,Jeff Subject: Hines project on Old Ford Road Dear Mr.Zdeba, Thank you for including your email in the information about the Hines project that was shared through . the Port Streets Neighborhood Watch group. I did not attend Monday's planning commission study session. But I did want to share my thoughts. I think the Hines project is not very appropriate for this neighborhood. I see several reasons— inappropriate or mismatched housing type as it relates to the neighborhood,too many units,and a problem with increased traffic on Old Ford Road/Mesa View/Bonita Canyon Road. First, housing type. A number of years ago,the Irvine Company began to develop the property along what became Bonita Canyon Road,east of MacArthur. Initially,the land that is now the Bonita Canyon Sports Park was proposed to be developed as apartment housing. I don't recall the exact number of units,but the density was significant. The Harbor View neighborhood actively opposed the proposal because of the impact on the neighborhood for precisely the reasons I listed above. In particular, residents were concerned about the potential of high-density apartment housing to change the quality of the neighborhood and possibly have a negative effect on property values. An additional concern was the potential impact on the neighborhood public school,Andersen Elementary. While the Hines proposal is much smaller than the former development proposal along Old Ford Road, it still seems that apartments are an inappropriate housing type within a neighborhood that is otherwise exclusively single family. The neighborhood enjoys relatively low occupant turnover and the built in incentive to maintain both property and amenities that comes with predominantly owner-occupied high value homes. Apartment housing is usually a shorter-term commitment than owner occupancy. Second,number of units. If the property at MacArthur/Bonita Canyon/Old Ford Road is to be developed,21 units is too many. That is a tiny parcel of land. Squeezing that many units onto it can't help but have a crammed in feel—a tiny island of urban level density in a suburb8 zone. Even with the proposed underground parking, a 21-unit development there would be out of place. Third,traffic. According to data from the Governing website( https://www.governing.com/gov- data/car-ownership-numbers-of-vehicles-by-city-map.html),the average number of vehicles per household in our neighboring community, Irvine,was 1.83 in 2016. There wasn't data for Newport Beach at this source, but I seriously doubt our city's average vehicles per household is less. Likely it is higher. Even at 1.8 vehicles per unit,that is 38 more cars traveling daily in and out of the neighborhood along Mesa View and Old Ford Road. Furthermore,the inbound(north)side of Old Ford west of Mesa View has heavy transient traffic and parking activity because of the high-use soccer fields along that section. Residents who need to use Newport Hills West to enter and exit their neighborhood will be adversely affected by another 38+vehicles crowding an already busy local access road. Non-residents who use the soccer fields will also be negatively impacted by increased local traffic. I've copied this letter to the City Council member for this district. I hope you will include this letter in the documentation of public comments about the proposed Hines development. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Patricia Zartler<zartco@sbcgloba1.net> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 4:31 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Patricia Zartler Subject: CONDOS/APARTMENTS Sir, I have lived on the Port Streets for almost 50 years and I, too, am opposed to the proposed condos/apartments being considered at Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Especially with total access from Ford Road. Pat Zartler Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 ,r Photo of the Park entrance on the typical Saturday especially during soccer. Here is the proposed project entrance ramp. 3m rY�� �S Where will the mailman,UPS FedEx,Amazon,etc park on a typical weekend if a small moving truck is in the only delivery spot(typical larger moving vans will not fit), and the Park lot is full as will as the street????? Note: In the above picture,a small vehicle is challenged making this turn when there are cars parked on the street. With a shortage of about 25 car parking spots, more cars will have to park in the Park lot or on the street making the above photo a daily possibility. Where is this picture will all the construction trucks and trailers park during construction??? In conclusion,this project should not go forward unless it is redesigned so that it can accommodate a typical large moving van (this will allow 2 smaller trucks to park there when the van isn't unloading). The larger van and other trucks are able to turnaround on their property(not the city park) so that they can drive out forward and reduce the change of injury. This project is too dangerous to the community and a liability to the city unless a redesign can fix them. https:Hktia.com/2017/08/23/fam i Iv-files-lawsu it-aea inst-newport-beach-trash-ha u ler-driver-after-8- vear-old-boy-fats lly-hit-by-truck/ Jerry Schmitt Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 !J#iAlll .o 'i ;fak s Y, Where will Amazon,USPS, UPS,etc trucks park if a moving van is Tandem parking. using the delivery area for 4+hours especially on a soccer day or w ''•e other busy day? A typical larger moving van will not fit. The closest the van(or the estimated 20+tenants without a spot)can get to the building elevator is to park in the Park parking lot and go through the pool area. Y fit No freight Elevator. Just two smaller elevators in the ti middle of the building..... Next to 5 trash cans. Is that enough for 60.70 tenants? No truck can pick up in the basement. They need to be hand wheeled over 250 feet to the one delivery parking spot. Will trash trucks come daily to reduce the smell? Planning Commission-May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 The project can only accommodate one small-medium delivery vehicle at a time. What will the other trucks do while waiting for the truck to get done and back out? It is 150 feet just to get to the elevators and garbage cans from the single truck parking area therefore no delivery or pick up will happen quickly. With 21 units,delivery vehicles such as Amazon, UPS, US Mail, FedEx, garbage, moving, Uber, Pick-Up-Stix, pet groomers,water, pizza,etc will be constant. What will happen when someone is moving in or out and the moving van is using the only parking spot blocking deliveries for 3-5 hours? The typical larger moving van will not fit anywhere on the project....do they unload at the closest street parking(if its open at the time) which is over 310 feet from the elevator,or the logical place for them to park and unload is in the Park through the pool area which is half that distance to the elevator than the nearest street parking spot? "" �Y.ff� ,jT t• Elevators and trash cans on lower level over 150 feet Gate from nr w* s d from delivery and garbage pooltopax}' '=^ h4 ' r i ._ ,.� truck parking. ft A-1 fi S ` `T— ? Room for only one t � delivery vehicle that t E,!"X"">1ur""Sh, v13. rra muse back out, uphill on itV= a bind curve over the �ORItB C.� Yf%Otl+ Myy, sidewalk and bike traill '. ptt F S 5�" k vlSi C y' Y' Residence car entrance � and exist h 1 i r;u " � tamp. Amazon and trucks like these will be trying to back out without hitting kids or cars....But now they are on the road facing the wrong direction and need to go back-and-forth 180 degrees or more to make the turn,or go through the park. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Gate from Park lot to pool area. Typical large moving All the trees you see to Main Bonita vans may park here as they the left of the bike Canyon Sports won't fit on the property and path/sidewalk will be Park parking lot its significantly closer to the cut down, often full on elevator than the nearest busy days. street parking. Here is the project entrance where cars will be coming up a ramp with restricted view. Trucks and delivery vehicles have one place to park and will have to back up,going uphill, on a near 90 degree turn, looking out for incoming/outgoing cars, i4 with very limited visibility. This is the most used sidewalk for a 'm families on busy days such as Main bike thoroughfare and sidewalk also used by birthday parties or soccer games as CDM HS kids to walk or bike to school. most of the other side of Ford Rd is marked No parking. The project entrance flawed design is very dangerous to children, adults, bikers, and other vehicles(see photos below). To leave the project,cars will have to emerge underground with no visibility of potential kids in their path......they will have to over accelerate to get up the ramp on a curve....at the top of the ramp the cars will have a tendency to surge onto the sidewalk until the driver can adjust the speed which may be too late as kid or bike appears with limited visibility and not enough time to react. Delivery trucks also use this entrance/exit. Trucks Must Back Up to get out...while going uphill....on a 90 degree curve road with blind spots...looking out for cars going up or down the ramp.....over the side walk and main bike path (the students use this to go to and from CDM HS)...... looking out for oncoming traffic Ford Rd...while watching for outgoing traffic from the Parkl!I The city would be reckless to expose the city to the liability of negligently approving a hazardous design at the Park entrance with a high probably of injury or death. The turnaround on Ford Road at the entrance to Park may look to have amble space, but with cars parked on the street the radius is greatly reduced. Recently I was a trunk who could not make the turn and had the stop and back up twice to make it around. See below photo. Bicyclist are probably at higher risks considering the speeds of the bike and car speed making reaction time after the blind spots a split second to avoid a collision. All it takes is for the bike to quickly swerve causing them to lose balance,or catch a wheel,or apply too much pressure to the wrong brake and crash to the pavement. The bike trail passing the project entrance is a main thoroughfare through the area and is used by the kids who walk and bike to CDM HS. Bikers from outside the area passing through that may not know of the hidden death trap may be at even higher risk. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jerry Schmitt<JerrySchmitt@cox.net> Sent: Thursday, May 02,2019 10:49 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Rd Project inadequate for trucks and safety hazards Ben, Per our conversation yesterday, I disagree with the city's conclusion that this project can safely accommodate trucks provide turnaround without using the Bonita Park parking lot for unloading and for turn-round. The city would be taking on too much burden and liability....it has no obligation to ensure Hines makes money. It duty is to the safety and unrestricted use of the park by the residents of Newport Beach. Even the turnaround radius at the end of Ford Rd is usually significant reduced was that is prime parking for the park specially with the lot is full which it is a lot on weekends and in the summer. Proposed project entrance is behind the back half of this truck. n Restricted turning space. The turn-a-round at the end of Ford Rd in front of the proposed project may look big enough however, with cars parked in the cul-de-sac the radius is significantly reduced. This truck coming out of the AT&T lot had to go forward and back up twice while on the street to maneuver the turn around, It will be a lot worse for delivery trucks backing out of the oroiect as they will be turned the wrong way! If the above took 2 forward and backwards attempts to navigate the turn with a favorable angle, trucks backing out will probably take 4,or use the city Park. large moving vans will not fit on the Property, nor able to turn around at this point when cars are narked here,the best spots on the street. The only options will be to retract their route and back down Ford Rd or use the city Park lot for the turn around. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 >From:Jerry Schmitt<JerrvSchmitt@cox.net> >Sent:Friday,April 19,2019 9:24 AM >To:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newnortbeachca.gov> >Subject:4302 Ford Road-APN 458 36110 >Benjamin, >Thanks for the info on this project last night! >I am not that familiar with the approval process. After last night's study session, is there one more meeting by the planning commission in July-Aug where they will decide? >Does the city council also need to approve? >Are you the contract for questions and/or concerns on this project? >Jerry Schmitt >949 285 8666 C Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: jerryschmitt@cox.net Sent: Tuesday,April 23,2019 4:25 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: RE:4302 Ford Road-APN 458 36110 Thanks Ben! Please add me to any hearing on this matter. Will the public at the Planning Commission and the City Council meeting input be able to show any pictures or slides? I just started to go through the 163 page initial study.....I don't see anything on the existing traffic on near by roads or impact....any info on that? This is the biggest risk to public safety I have ever seen with the entrance next to the park and not only are cars coming up a blind ramp, but trucks have to back up.:..uphill.....navigating a 90 degree turn....with blind spots across kids, moms with strollers,and bikes! I don't see any consideration by the city for public safety.....am I missing something? Jerry Schmitt 949 285 8666 ---"Zdeba wrote: >Hi Jerry, >The intent of the study session on Thursday evening was to introduce the project to the Planning Commission and the public.No action was taken. > Moving forward,there will be a public hearing with the Planning Commission wherein an actual action will be taken on the project. From there,this project will still require two more public hearings:one with the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission and ultimately one with the City Council where the final action will be rendered. >At this time, I anticipate that final action to occur in August 2019. > >I am the planner who is assigned the project. I am happy to answer any questions you have. >Thanks, >Ben Z. >fcid:image002.ipg@01D4F9CF.EDDBAB901BENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,AICP Community >Development Department Associate Planner >bzdeba@ newportbeachca.gov<maiIto:bzdeba@ newportbeachca.gov> >949-644-3253 > Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Karol Hatch <karolhatch@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 4:18 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Hatch Karol Subject: Condo and apt project Bonita Canyon Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of Harvor View(Port Streets) and I am writing to express my opposition and extreme concern as to the condos or apartments being considered on the comer of MacArthur and Bonita Canyon. I was here in 1996/1997 when that entire area was negotiated with the Irvine Company(Carol Hoffman and the city)to be park/open space and Bonita Canyon area annexed. It was part of the resolution to keep open space,and to add the sports oazk due to the tremendous need for parks and fields for sporting activities. For background,the area now known as Bonita Canyon Sports Park(the banana parcel)was originally proposed to be either"affordable housing"or possibly zoned for a school. Instead, (thankfully),the residents of Newport Beach stuck together and fought to have much needed sports parks and open space—as traffic, and environmental issues were at play for that general area during the Irvine/Bonita Canyon annex situation. Those same circumstance still stand. If anything,the traffic is now obviously much worse than in 1996/97 with the addition of the Bonita Canyon neighborhood,the Newport Bluffs apartments on MacArthur, the new developments along Bonita Canyon/Culver back by UCI and the 73 Toll Road. The Bonita Canyon parks have been tremendously needed and utilized over the past 20 years by organizations such as AYSO,Little League, as well Club sports organizations. The area has also been a vital addition to the residents who have been able to access the open trails, public parks, as well as the tennis,pickleball, and basketball courts. The parking is already at a maximum on Ford Road and adjacent streets(weekdays during practice times for sports and on weekends for games). The small parking lot at the end of Ford Road is.insufficient to handle the parking for sporting events as it is now. The traffic back up during morning commute times leaving Harbor View(Ford Road/Mesa View)is already a cause for concern without additional traffic from condos or apartments! If anything,that space and area needs more parks, more parking and more pickle ball courts-(you should see the pickle ball court wait times!)not apartments and condos shoved into a tiny parcel of land. Has there been a completed traffic study, and or an Environmental Impact Report? The proposed apartments or condos will not only negatively impact the residents of Harbor View and Bonita Canyon, but they will also impact Newport Beach residents(and others)have who been able to enjoy the sports parks and open space. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: brookecole99@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday,April 23,2019 3:S1 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condos Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets Neighborhood And I am writing to express my opposition on the condos being considered on the corner of MacArthur and Bonita Canyon. Please let me know when this issue will be coming before city council. Thank you, Brooke Cole Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Nicole Quinn<nicoletalbotquinn @yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 3:16 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: No on New Condos Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets and I am writing to express my opposition to the conos being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Please email me when this issue will be coming before city council. Thank you, Nicole Quinn Have a beautiful day! Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Annie Chu <a.chu11547@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 2:56 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: No on new condos st the Bonita Canyon sports Park Hi Mr,Zdeba, I am strongly opposed to the new condos/apartments near the Pickleball Courts. Please advise of all future meetings so I can inform my neighbors. Thank you. Annie Chu Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jennifer Niccol<jniccol@me.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23,2019 2:52 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condos by Portstreets I would just like to add my name to the long list of residents who oppose the condos on Ford Road.It would unfavorably affect traffic.Many of us walk our dogs, ride bikes, push strollers in this area. Kids can ride their bikes to the baseball fields.I worry about how cars(already going to fast) and now heavier traffic will affect our community. Thanks for your consideration. Jennifer Niccol 214.717.7109 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Ellen Solaas<lesolaas@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23,2019 2:41 PM' To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: Condos Dear Ben, I am writing to inform you of my strong disagreement regarding the condos that are being proposed in the Port Street neighborhood on the corner of Bonita Canyone and Macarthur. I would like to be kept abreast of any and all public meetings regrading this project. Thank you, Ellen S Solaas I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Mollie Rosing<mollierosing@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 2:38 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: No on new Condos Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets and I am writing to express my opposition to the condos being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Please email me when this issue will be coming before city council.. Thank you, Mollie Rosing Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Julie LaFond <julieegl@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 2:35 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road Condo/Apt proposed project Please put me on the list of concerned citizens regarding this proposal to build between Bonita Canyon and Ford Road at the Bonita Canyon Park. Thank you It julicegl�u�ma�l.com 949 &36-5446 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 they will have limited and tandem parking. No thanks! When they can't sell or rent all of the units,is there a plan or rule about where the developer would be able to put"for sale"or"for lease"signs. I don't think we want our public park filled with"leasing now" signs. 5) Aesthetics.Mr. Lawler said several times how the neighbors think the AT&T building is an eyesore: Squeezing in a three story building on top of an ugly building won't change the fact the AT&T building is an eyesore. In fact,it could make it worse. Right now the building is hidden among trees and shrubs. New construction could change this. The new proposed construction will require the removal of some trees and shrubs. I see it as adding an additional eyesore on top of the one that already exists.The developer said himself in the meeting"it is a very tight space". So why are we open to approving something that is going to look out of place and squeezed in. Lets consider the aesthetics in our city planning. The apartments in The Bluffs that line Bonita Canyon Dr. are only 2 stories and are set back farther from the road.Why would we allow Newport House to have 3 stories with two 37 ft.towers? 6) Conflict of Interest.After watching the meeting 1 learned Mr. Lawler used to be on the planning commission in Newport Beach.The perception here is that developers (in this case Hines)will hire someone that worked on the planning commission so that they can use that person's connections and influence to get projects passed. The cityneeds to be careful of this perception and ensure the citizens are heard and not just the developers. 1 would propose that if you are or were on the city's planning commission you are not allowed to submit or be involved in proposals submitted to that town on behalf of developers. There is a conflict of interest here. Please keep our parks and surrounding areas safe so that families can enjoy them. That park has seen an uptick of usage with the installment of pickle ball courts that is great for our community. Young kids are riding bikes over to the pickle ball courts and playing pickup games with people who are 60+. Wherein our community do young teens play sports with the older generation? It is great to see and a wonderful addition to our community and that park Please don't over develop the."tiny lot"with an out of place looking three story building that towers over our outdoor space and creates safety hazards and parking issues. Sincerely, Amy Hykes Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting fi Public Comments 1 i From: Amy Smith Hykes<aschicago@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 5:40 PM To: Zak, Peter; Weigand, Erik; Lowrey, Lee; Ellmore, Curtis; Kleiman, Lauren; Koetting, Peter; Kramer, Kory; Herdman,Jeff; Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Concerns regarding Ford Rd Development- Newport House To Whom it May Concern, I am of resident of Newport Beach and live in the Port Streets. I am opposed to the Ford Road Project. I have listed many concerns I have regarding the project below. I hope that the City Planning Commission and the City Council take into account the opinions of the people that live in Newport. 1) Safety,I am very concerned about the design of this project and the entrance and exit to the complex. This entrance/exit is squeezed into an area that is high traffic with pedestrians,people jogging,bikers and cars.Cars will have limited visibility of bikers riding quickly along a park path or kids running to a soccer game. i 2) Traffic.The amount of traffic on Ford Road and specifically Mesa View Drive can be extremely heavy especially during school and commute times. There are already 3-4 school buses that pick up and drop students off at Bonita Canyon Sports Park every day. There is heavy traffic during those hours with cars dropping and picking up those students being bused to school in addition to the normal CDM and other local school traffic. Due to this Mesa View Dr. frequently gets backed up. 3) Parking. How will the"no parking in the park lot"be enforced. "No parking"signs alone don't work. Signs don't stop it from happening if there isn't any consequences or active monitoring. After the handicap and guest parking spots there are 39 spots left for people living there.Of those spots 26 are tandem spots,so they have to be shared by people in the same unit These spots are a pain for people,especially in tight underground parking lots. It is very likely instead of using the tandem spots and having to move cars around all the time they will choose to park one car in the park lot. After the 26 tandem spots,that leaves 8 units fighting over 13 spots. Cars will overflow onto the street and neighborhood and this doesn't take into account if there is a pool party or gathering. Also,during the construction of the"Newport House"where will all the construction cars park? Will they take up the park parking lot or take up spots all along the street. How would this work? What is the plan? 4) Need. Is there a need for this type of housing? The Bluffs and Bayshores always have "Leasing Now"signs up. It doesn't seem like there is a shortage of apartments or condos in this area.Mr. Lawler tried to sell this as a"retirement"location for people who have lived in the port streets. Do current residents really want to buy or rent a unit that is right next to the "eyesore"AT&T building,on top of McArthur and Bonita Canyon Dr.and overlooking a park parking lot? In addition to the awful location to live, Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Amy Hykes<amyhykes@hotmaii.com> Sent: Friday,April 19, 2019 6:36 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Zak, Peter Subject: Ford Road Residential Project I am not in favor of the proposed Condo project. I live in the Port Streets. We pay to live in Newport Beach because it isn't overdeveloped like many of the surrounding communities. We need to be smart about how we develop our beautiful city. • This space specifically backs up to a city park. Most residents appreciate their wide open parks and don't want condo's built up around them. • The land doesn't seem like it can fit a project of this size. It seems like it is being forced into an open lot just because someone wants to make some money. I think from a town planning perspective this would look out of place from any viewpoint(from the park as well as the intersection at MacArthur). • This project will impact the park parking lot. Condo Residents will have overflow guests or visitors use the park parking which does get full for various sports functions,families using the park and people wanting to walk dogs. Residents want those parking spots available to them and used by guests of the condo building. • This will increase traffic on Ford Rd and Mesa View Rd. Mesa View Rd already gets backed up frequently, especially in the morning and after school. I also think we need to consider the increased traffic this will create on Ford Road and around the park where kids are playing, people running, riding bikes, etc. Many student use that route to get to CdM high school as well. • It appears that the condo's would be three stories high. This is out of place in that neighborhood. Even the Bluffs apartments are set back from the road further and most of their structures are only 2 stories high. Please keep me posted on any updates to this project. Thanks,Amy Hykes Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Alison Andrizzi<ahandrizzi@gmail.com> on behalf of Alison Andrizzi <andrizzifamily@msn.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2019 2:20 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Opposition to proposed Bonita Canyon Housing Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets and I am writing to express my opposition to the possibility of condos and/or apartments being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Please email me when this issue will be coming before city council. Thank you, Alison Andrizzi Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: ragusel8@aol.com Sent: Tuesday,April 30, 2019 1:12 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: leslieraguse@gmail.com Subject: harbor view proposed developement Dear Benjamin, I read with much distress the plan to build Apartments or Condos next to the At&T complex and tennis and pickleball courts in the Harbor View neighborhood on Old Ford Road and Bonita Canyon. I was out of the country on April 18th, so I was unable to attend the Planning Commission meeting. First off, it seems ridiculous that any planning commission would even consider that a safe site for more living accommodations due to traffic and the implosion now of people using the parks, soccer fields and courts. The congestion is already felt by the neighborhood. Putting one resident there would be unsafe! Second, it amazes me that the city has undermined our neighborhood by allowing a contractor to choose the type of structure they will build after approval, if that possibly could be the outcome. This seems incredibly deceitful, as the structures are NOT similar for reasons of transient versus ownership, facilities needed, etc. Thirdly, we voted into our city leadership a team of individuals that pledged no growth, and yet we see structures going up in every available space. I shudder when I pass all the housing on San Miguel that was just built.Are those apartments so full we need more?? And lastly, and most sadly,there is discussion among neighbors that the contractors are"buddies"with the council and planning commission and that we will, in the end, have no voice. Perhaps this is because you too have been deceived by the pictures that make the At&T parking lot look like it is part of the facility when in fact, the parking will be inadequate for the facility, underground with a 90 degree angle and blind spots to enter and exit(requiring large vehicles to back up!!), and be in the direct path of walkers and bikers.We already have a huge apartment complex across the street and have witnessed their inability to get in and out of their facility on Bonita Canyon road. It is amazing there have not been more accidents as the near misses happen often! Please reconsider this property as an extension of our parks.We fully utilize them and the extra space will be welcome and add value to our city, the residents, and the properties which currently exist. This would be such a welcome improvement as opposed to a new living complex that will implode our living spaces with massive congestion. sincerely richard raguse Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Richard Raguse<raguse18@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 2:02 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: condos being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Dear Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets and I am writing to express my opposition to the condos being considered on the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyon. Please email me when this issue will be coming before city council. Thank you, Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Woodward, Blake @ Newport Beach<Blake.Woodward@cbre.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 1:25 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed Hines Condos/apartments-MacArthur and Bonita Canyon. Benjamin, I am a resident of the Port Streets (2000 Port Bristol Circle)and I am writing to express my support for the apartments/condos proposed for the corner of Mac Arthur and Bonita Canyori desparately need additional housing in our city. Blake Woodward 714 350 4468 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Bobbi Robinson <bobiroboc@gmail.com> Sent: Friday,April 26, 2019 12:37 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Project Hi Ben, I live on the corner of Sheffield,Newport Hills Rd. West and back to Ford. From my house I see drivers heading west on Ford Rd.Most travel a speed of 65 +. Yes,right past a park/soccer field. At the present time we are enduring traffic noise from 73 freeway, Bonita Canyon, Ford Rd ,not to mention Newport Hills drive West and port Sheffield. Children skate board down Ford are at risk now of being hit by cars. There will be an increase of speeding traffic down Ford going East.Not the extra 100cars per day and 10 cars at night. More like 200+per day and 100 at night. Also,why are we only hearing about this now? Thank you, Bobbi Robinson Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Bobbi Robinson<bobiroboc@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 20191:23 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: NO On New Condo Project impacting FordRd,Bonita Canyon Rd.And Mac Arthur ! Please keep me informed Bobbi Robinson Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: missyharris@cox.net Sent: Tuesday,April 23,2019 9:51 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road Condo/Apartment Project Hello. My name is Missy Harris and we live on Port Sheffield,the closest street to the proposed condo/apartment project. We are strongly opposed to condos or apartments going in at this site for many reasons, but the primary reason is because of safety. My family and children have almost been hit multiple times when trying to cross from the exit of the Port Streets across to Ford Road. I have asked the city to put in a stop sign before you take a left into the Port Streets and a crosswalk, but they have done nothing. We walk to the park by the proposed condos every day and I can tell you that an accident will happen one day and this is without increased traffic from this potential project. Our neighborhood families and children use the walking trails,tennis courts, pickleball courts and park and I can't imagine how the city would let such a beautiful area be overtaken by condos or apartments. If you go there especially on the weekends,you will see that there is already inadequate parking and cars speeding down the road all while children are trying to play soccer games and play at the park. If something is going to be done with the land, it should be a public use project that would add value (not money to the city)to the community. I would suggest to expand the park and potentially add a dog park and keep the space green. Port Streets Children who attend CdM also use the bike path to get to school and with the proposed plan,that would not be an option. And I'm telling you that if the kids are forced to go around, there will be accidents. This area is just too congested without proper stop signs or crosswalks. Finally, we live in the day when people want to develop all available land to make money. There is something to be said about not building on every square inch of space. We must preserve our nature,trees and environment.The city has done a wonderful job with that area and it would be so sad to put in condos or apartments-it would change the feel and purpose of the space forever. Could you please let me know when the next meeting will be regarding this project? Also,what elementary school would any kids that reside there attend? Thank you so much for you time. Missy Harris Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Michelle Blank<michtamlewis@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23,2019 8:50 AM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road As a port street resident since 1989, I've seen lots of changes take place here in our neighborhood and NB, but I am against this project as it will put too much population (apt.or condo),congestion and accident-prone scenarios in the precise area where Ford Rd.was CLOSED UP as a culdesac from the busier and busier MacArthur Blvd.decades ago,for the protection of the NB taxpayers.We are still these taxpayers! Please strongly consider our well-being first;thank you, Michelle Lewis Sent from my iPad Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Andres Dandler<andres@starproductdesign.com> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 8:37 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Mr. Zdeba, I'm a resident of the Port Streets, and I want to register my disapproval of this project at the end of Ford Road. Putting an apartment complex right next to a PARK makes no sense at all. it's going to cause all sorts of safety issues and could expose the city to liability. Also, could you please let me know when the next meeting will be when the city considers this project? Thank you, Andres Dandler 1830 Port Tiffin Pl. Newport Beach, CA 92660 Principal Star Product Design, LLC Product Design, Product Development 1300 Bristol Street North, Suite 100, Newport Beach, CA 92660 (949)295-0039 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 6) Pool Safety: There should not be a gate leading from the park to the pool. A toddler, infant could conceivably walk through an open or broken gate and drown. 7) landscaping: How do we preserve the perimeter edges with large buffer trees? 8) Park Amenities: What additional amenities can the city impose on the developer to improve the park? (think field turf,swings, IMPROVED GRASS DRAINAGE SYSTEM). Residents DO NOT want more lights,more tennis, nor more pickle ball courts. Thankyou! KEITH FRANKEL TRI Pointe Homes, Inc. 5 Peters Canyon Road, Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92606 z ° p• 949.478.8665 c. 949.500.9548 f. 949.478.8601 Pointe Keith.Frankel a)TRIPointehomes.com Visit us on:M From:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newoortbeachca.eov> Sent:Thursday,April 18, 2019 3:59 PM To:Keith Frankel<Keith.Frankel@TriPointeHomes.com> Subject:Automatic reply: Ford Rd Development I am away from the office today(April 18,2019) at off-site training. I will have limited access to email during this time, but will be returning later this afternoon. If you need immediate assistance,please contact our public counter at 949'-644-3204. Thanks! Ben Z. This email may contain confidential and privileged material for the sole use of the intended recipient(s). Any review, use, distribution or disclosure by others is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error,please notify the sender immediately by email and delete the message and any file attachments from your computer. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item Nb.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Keith Frankel<Keith.Frankel@TriPointeHomes.com> Sent: Monday,April 22, 2019 5:54 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Ryan Chase;JerrySchmitt@cox.net Subject: Ford Rd Development Hi Ben, I watched the Hines' presentation on the Newport House Development on Ford Rd. Here is my initial feedback: I feel the city needs to take a strong look at the following issues: 1) Development intent: Hines is an investment property developer. I don't believe selling condos or homes is in their portfolio. There is a strong likelihood that these could be apartments. 2) Public Outreach: Contraryto Hines statement, I am not aware of any public outreach performed by Hines to the Port Streets neighbors. I live at 1617 Port Abbey Place,which is one of the 5-10 closest neighbors,and back up to the Bonita Sports Park. To my knowledge, I was not contacted by Hines. 3) Parking: Parking on Ford Rd could become an issue(currently parking is allowed on one side of the street). I anticipate more"neighborhood"cars parked along this edge. Is additional loitering of cars parked on Ford something I could live with? Perhaps the city should consider making no parking on both sides of the street. How do you control guests and residents parking at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park's parking lot? 4) Safety/Speeding on Ford Rd. Lately, likely due,to pickle ball courts, I've noticed cars flying by to get to the Bonita Sports Park. With Newport House,we will likely see an increase of speeding along Ford Rd. How can we prevent speeding/unsafe driving on Ford Rd?(Can we demand speed bumps?) Adding"non-neighborhood delivery cars, ie Amazon, Pizza, etc"will only add to non-invested drivers speeding down this street. 5) Is the developers ingress/egress safely thought out? It seems like a blind sloped egress area as residents leave the parking structure that could be unsafe for pedestrians walking by. I'm concerned that a child will be run over. There are TONS OF SMALL KIDS participating at this park. A) Bonita Canyon Sports Park hosts soccer practices and games for AYSO ages of 4-8 year olds. Safety in this area is a heightened concern. B)The play equipment at Bonita Canyon Sports Park is designed for 2-5 year olds. This park caters to toddlers,who often go"wandering." Egress needs to be 100%safe with no blind spots. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Anna<keeanna@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 6:18 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road condominium/apartment project. My concerns • Safety concerns regarding the insufficient and potentially dangerous ingress and egress to the property by vehicles, both residents, and any commercial vehicles servicing the property. • Insufficient parking on property for the residents and guests for the proposed number of units. • Noise issues and peaceful use of property for the nearby residents who purchased their properties under the current zoning which does not include high density housing. • Lack of clarity as to whether this will be apartments or condominiums. Thank you Anna Soft Enamel.Lapel Pins made to order-MartinNYC.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 To:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newoortbeachca.eov> Subject:4302 Ford Road We are not IRVINE. Why is Newport Beach even considering this project. Do we not have enough condos and apartments in our area??? Please disapprove this project,we did not chose to live in Irvin's,but Newport Beach when we moved here 34 years age. All the best, Anna Soft Enamel Lapel Pins made to order -MartinNYC.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 There was a Planning Commission study session held Thursday last week to introduce the project to the Commissioners and the public. No action was taken at this meeting.The agenda packet and a video recording are available here.The environmental document for the project is available here. Filing an entitlement application is a right of the property owner and the City must process the application to action (i.e.,approval or denial). Moving forward,there will be a public hearing with the Planning Commission wherein action will be taken on the project. From there,this project will still require two more public hearings: one with the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission and ultimately one with the City Council where a final action will be rendered. On that note, I will add your email address to the interest list, so I can keep you informed as to when any upcoming hearings are going to occur. Thanks again and please contact me if you have questions. All my best, Ben Z. 4'A n qBENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,AICP tPi Community Development Department o Associate Planner bzdebaAnewnortbeachca.aov 949-644-3253 From:Anna<keeanna@iamail.com> Sent:Monday,April 22,2019 5:37 PM Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Anna <keeanna@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 23, 2019 2:23 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Re: 4302 Ford Road Hi Ben, Thank you for your email. The more I read about this project, the more annoyed I get. We have grandchildren that use the park and will one day ride their bikes to CDM High School, like our children did (back in the day). Having three drive ways in close proximity does not make scene. 21 units would mean 42 or more car and more congestion with more opportunity's for accidents. Going to work is going to be quite a challenge, with all the school traffic to both Anderson and CDM leaving at about the some time and this does not include construction and daily help traffic. I just don't get it, why does every single piece of land in Newport Beach have to be built on. Best wishes, Anna Soft Enamel Lapel Pins custom made to order- MartinNYC.com Please check us out. On Tue,Apr 23, 2019 at 1:32 PM Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdebagnewgortbeachca. ov>wrote: Hi Anna, Thank you for taking the time to write. I am confirming reception and appreciate your thoughtful comments. I will keep your email as part of the public record and will attach it to the Planning Commission staff report as correspondence received when this project goes for public hearing. I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Anna <keeanna@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 5:37 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road We are not IRVINE. Why is Newport Beach even considering this project. Do we not have enough condos and apartments in our area??? Please disapprove,this project,we did not chose to live in Irvin's, but Newport Beach when we moved here 34 years age. All the best, Anna Soft Enamel Lapel Pins made to order-MartinNYC.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 :4 is d I' r ir1 1 II Iii I ask that the Planning Commission require a legitimate Environmental Impact Report rather than relying on the skimpy and grossly inaccurate data contained in the IS/MND on which your Staff Report relied. I can't imagine how much worse the traffic would get if more homes were added where this intersection is their way in and out of the neighborhood. Janice Grace web'idea on . 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Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Janice Grace<janicegrace@cox.i Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 6:42 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Jurjis,Seimone;Alford, Patrick;Zak, Peter;Weigand, Erik; Lowrey, Lee; Ellmore, Curtis; Kleiman, Lauren; Koetting, Peter; Kramer, Kory; Dixon, Diane;Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon, Kevin; Herdman,Jeff; Brenner,Joy; O'Neill,William Subject: FW:4302 Ford-Examples of why Phase I traffic analysis is inadequate Hi Ben, I sent you an email explaining a number of failings I see in the Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration dated April 2019 (IS/MND) on the 4302 Ford Rd project, and wanted to support why the traffic estimating section is so inadequate. For history— It was an unexpected side effect that when Mesa View opened during the Bonita Canyon Sports Park development, the section of Ford Rd. between San Miguel and Mesa View became a thoroughfare for commuters bypassing MacArthur. This is why there is such an extraordinary amount of traffic right there at the intersection where the proposed 21 new housing units' occupants will enter/exit the community. If you don't live here, you wouldn't know that. It is also one of the reasons why using the national averages for estimating traffic impact contained in the IS/MND would be negligent. This morning at 9:15, 1 took these pictures of traffic backed up at that intersection and a car turning right onto Mesa View from the wrong lane, going around the sitting traffic. This is an everyday, all-day-long occurrence. These pictures weren't even taken during rush hour. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Janice Grace rwebldeation Website I Email I Social Marketing WebIdeation.com 949.413.7848 cell ®Subscribe to Small Business News Planning Commission—May 9,2019 .Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 reasonably-spaced existing driveways, creating a possible bottleneck of trucks backing in or out while cars are entering and exiting the park, and kids are riding bicycles on the street, sidewalk or bike path all within about 30 feet. The proposed driveway legitimately presents a safety hazard. It just isn't the right place for trucks. 6. Traffic Generation —The estimated peak hour trips of 9 to 11 generated by the project are derived from a website that estimates from national traffic patterns, and not consistent with the realities of this particular area of Newport Beach. Because the cost of the proposed homes will restrict ownership to high-income earners, each residence will likely have 2 or more cars. High-income earners are also likely to be later in their careers and have driving-age children who also have their own cars. And these residents are also highly unlikely to use public transportation. Also, the number of daily deliveries to service 21 units will put a substantially higher number of trips onto Ford Road, especially with the increased use of Amazon Prime, Door Dash, etc. by high-income earners. The traffic study used in the IS/MND does not address this. In addition, in peak-hour traffic, one often waits through 5-6 traffic lights before turning from Ford Road onto Mesa View before exiting the community at Mesa View and Bonita Canyon. Any increase in residency will negatively impact an already highly- congested intersection. These facts render the traffic component of the IS/NMD invalid, given the location and specificities of the proposed project. Thank you for taking the time to consider the realities of the project in terms of how they actually impact the community, not based upon highly generalized standards derived from situations inconsistent with this neighborhood's unique qualities. The concern is legitimate. There is no wisdom in shoving that development onto such a tiny parcel of land at the expense of the safety and quiet enjoyment of our community. Further, I found it unsettling how overly friendly Ray Lawler of Hines, the developer, was received by the Planning Commission the night of the April 18 meeting. It gave me the impression of an unfair advantage. I hate to think of the Commissioners as anything but professional. I wish I weren't given that image. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting ' Public Comments 1 would be 7 homes. Ford Road was made into a cul-de-sac in 2005 for the purpose of separating the community from traffic generated by surrounding areas, to enhance safety and privacy. Adding such dense housing here would largely negate that effort and greatly impact the privacy and quiet enjoyment of the adjoining single-family residential area. Section 2.3 of the IS/MND names Bonita Canyon Sports Park as an adjacent land use but not the single-family homes within the 300-foot notification radius the City used as its guide to notify nearby residents of the proposed project. Also, Section 8 of the IS/MND erroneously states that the parcel is approximately 42,200 acres. This calls into question the report's findings. 3. Noise — Because there is no truck turnaround on the property, trucks will be backing in and out of the driveway onto Ford Road with backup alarms sounding throughout the day. With back-up beepers having an estimated volume level of 97-112 decibels, there would be a substantial noise level increase for the neighbors and park visitors. This is well above Newport Beach Municipal Code 10.26.025 Exterior Noise Standards of 55 decibels, as seen here. The IS/MND measured existing conditions and does not account for this kind of activity. The developer argues that there is a turnaround in the underground parking area, but with a height limit of 8'2", it cannot be used by regularly-sized UPS and Fedex trucks. 4. Public Services & Recreation — New residents will likely use the park and its already-crowded pickleball and tennis courts and soccer fields. In addition, although the project meets the City's number of required parking spaces, it is reasonable to believe residents will regularly use the park's parking lot, especially with a gate from the property's pool area opening onto the parking lot. S. Traffic Hazard — Of great concern is that there is no truck turnaround, so delivery and moving vans will have to back into and out of the driveway across the sidewalk and bike path. Even if the bike path is redirected to the opposite side of the street, kids are not going to cross to that side of the street if traveling on Ford Road toward MacArthur, which is the route many CDM Middle & High School kids take. The proposed driveway will be squeezed into an area not intended for another driveway between two Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: janice@webideation.com Sent: Tuesday,April 30,2019 10:21 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Jurjis,Seimone;Alford, Patrick;Zak, Peter;Weigand, Erik; Lowrey, Lee; Ellmore, Curtis; Kleiman, Lauren; Koetting,Peter; Kramer, Kory; Dixon, Diane;Avery, Brad; Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon, Kevin; Herdman,Jeff; Brenner,Joy; O'Neill,William Subject: 4302 Ford Road -Request for an Environmental Impact Report Dear Mr. Zdeba, In reviewing materials on file at the City's website for the proposed project at 4302 Ford Road, I find the following are not adequately addressed and I ask that an Environmental Impact Report be required: Environmental Issues 1. Hazardous materials - Currently, there are barrels of hazardous chemicals visibly stored on the adjoining ATT property. Without thorough soil and groundwater reports, there is no way to determine if hazardous materials will be disturbed and distributed during construction. The safety of future residents on the site is also at risk. Section 4.1 of the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report used as the basis for the IS/MND states that "No hazardous materials are used on the Site for janitorial and building maintenance ..." However, there is no mention of the barrels of hazardous materials stored at the ATT building and openly visible from the street. Also, the ATT property has a history of reported hazardous material contaminations, as cited in the Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Report by Citadel. This alone should merit an EIR of the proposed development site. 2. Land use and Planning—The proposed project's density is not in keeping with current standards established within the community and introduces increased-density housing directly adjacent to single-family residences. The established density on every street within the community is one single- family home per approximately 6,800 square feet of land. Given the acreage of the proposed development of 1.06 acres or 46,174 square feet, the number of housing units in keeping with the surrounding community Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Anne Drobka <annedrobka@cox.net> Sent: Monday,April 22, 2019 5:10 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road- Initial concerns Dear Mr. Zdeba, Would you update me on any meetings/hearings related to this project? It has a nice aesthetic, however the 8'2"entry looks problematic at best and dangerous at worst for ingress and egress, not only for residents,but for trash,fire, and delivery trucks,etc. Also, a traffic study is needed for that entire Ford Road area that includes late afternoon, early evening, and weekends. Thank you, Anne Drobka Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 1829 Port Margate PI Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Penny Ruiz<pennyruiz@cox.net> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 10:57 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners; Dept-City Council; Harp,Aaron Subject: Ford Road/Newport House Mr. Zdeba and Planning Commissioners, I am writing in regard to the proposed development at 4302 Ford Road, named Newport House. After reviewing this proposed project, I am opposed to the development from a safety, environmental, traffic and noise related standpoint. I believe the project should require an Environmental Impact Report report under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Newport House condo/apt development not only compromises the safety to students commuting daily to CDM Middle and High School, but also to those who use the park and bike path area adjacent to the project. The driveway to the underground parking lot at Newport House (and the turn around area) is dangerous to both pedestrians and bicyclists using the bike lane and sidewalk the way it is currently designed. Backing in and out of a sloped driveway to an underground parking structure with limited vision is dangerous! The Newport House also has potential environmental issues as it is adjacent to the AT&T sub station building, (current improper storing of their hazardous waste), and the proximity to the current cell tower - which will need to be relocated. There are noise related issues with trucks backing up (back up beeping alert), rooftop deck parties, pool parties,.planned celebrations, gatherings, increased traffic, etc. There has not been an adequate traffic study as it relates directly to those impacted by the potential development. The traffic on Ford Road/Mesa View and Bonita Canyon at peak hours is already unbearable. The intersection at Ford Road and Newport Hills Road West will need an additional stop sign on Ford Road and most likely a crosswalk to be safe with the additional traffic on Ford Road. (This could cause back up all the way to Mesa View and Ford Road and impact Bonita Canyon as well as NH Road West). Currently, there is no stop sign for those making a left hand turn off of Ford onto NH Road West. In fact, many people make an unsafe U-turn at the intersection of Ford Road and Newport Hills Road West after dropping off young children at the soccer fields. With the additional traffic the project will create, the safety at that intersection will need to be addressed. Please reconsider this proposed Newport House project and require at the very least an EIR. Thank you, Theresa Keane-Ruiz Christopher P. Ruiz Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Alyson Rowden <alyson.rowden@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 10:49 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin. Subject: Ruining Newport Beach Dear Ben, What is going on in City Planning? Seriously! Are you from here? Did you grow up here?Do you understand how this community is slowly getting ruined?Between the expansion of John Wayne Airport with the constant planes flying overhead and the continuous building of apartment buildings on every inch of land, you are turning this community into a joke. The Newport House Development at Ford Road is unnecessary and huge safety and traffic issue.. Don't we have enough apartments now with the huge development at Fashion Island? You are making this City an undesirable place to live. Please reconsider and start thinking of preserving the community. Sincerely, Alyson Rowden alyson.rowden@gmail.com 53 year resident of Corona del Mar and Newport Beach (and I'm not a cranky old person either,just so disheartened by what's happening here) Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Pam Spruce <pamspruce3@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 4:56 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Rd. apartments I am a 21 year resident at the port streets. I believe having apartments/condos built on old Ford Rd is the worst decision for the use of that land. It will make the now quiet Ford Rd busy and more dangerous for all of the kids in the area. We have a sports field with little kids and the park which is across the street from the proposed apartments. This is something that must be stopped. I can't think of one reason as to why it would be a good idea. The main concern is safety of the kids in the park and neighborhood, and the amount of increased traffic on a small street that is not a through street. Please work hard to get stop the Hines company from being able to build their apartment community. Thank you Pam Spruce Pam Spruce m: 949-636-3859 pam(dipamspruce.com DRE 01242934 www.pamspruce.com !) 1, i COMPASS 341 Bayside Drive Newport Beach CA 92660 -li-vering a modern COMPASS real estate experience from • . to coast. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jennifer Hofer<cdmhofer@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 10:39 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Overbuilt condo proposal on Ford road I live near the Bonita Canyon park#6 and think adding condos in that small space is a bad idea. It would take away from the Port Streets quiet,family oriented appeal. Jennifer Hofer 1850 Port Charles Place Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Janet Hathaway<janethathaway@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 201910:34 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Herdman,Jeff Subject: Objection to proposed project at 4302 Ford Road Dear Ben and Jeff, I strongly object to the proposed housing development at 4302 Ford Road. At the very least, I implore you to conduct a full environmental impact assessment and seriously consider the safety issues resulting from this development. How is it possible that this development would NOT have a serious impact on the environment? There is already a dearth of open spaces and "wild" spaces for rainwater runoff and plant and animal habitat. Building on and paving one of the few remaining spaces is environmentally irresponsible. It is essential to conduct a full environmental impact assessment instead of blindly assuming that the impact would be negligible. Safety is a bigger issue.This housing unit is proposed to be built in a recreation area for children. Children are riding bikes, skateboards,walking dogs, etc. all time in this area. Children use the sidewalk adjacent to which the proposed new housing will be built to go to and from CDM and the city park and to their Port Streets houses. Their safety will be severely impacted by the cars, delivery trucks, service trucks, etc going to and from the proposed new housing. It is nothing short of irresponsible to allow this housing to be built in this area. Finally, quality of life... I invite you to participate in the weekday morning gridlock trying to get out of the Port Streets for school drop-off or work commute. It is ALREADY challenging. I invite you to find parking on "soccer game Saturdays", combined with "birthday party Saturdays" right in the area where this development is proposed. It is ALREADY challenging. Of course the residents of the new housing will be parking in the lot for the park, because there is not enough parking planned for the proposed housing. I invite you to struggle to put down a down payment and commit to a 30 year mortgage to afford a house in the Port Streets, so that you can raise your family in a safe and child-friendly neighborhood, only to find out that your city planners have decided to deviate from the Newport Beach master plan,forgo an environmental impact report,disregard safety concerns,and allow a new, multi-unit housing unit in your neighborhood.This is a slap in the face to all of us who live in the Port Streets. Please do your job responsibly and ethically and do not let this housing unit move forward as proposed. Thank you, Janet Hathaway 1982 Port Edward Circle I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Paul King<peakay@gmail.com>' Sent: Monday, May 06, 201910:32 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Rd Dear Mr Zbeda, I am a long time Newport resident living at 1819 Newport Hills Dr E in the Port Streets neighborhood. I'm writing to express my opposition to the planned condominium project at 4302 Ford Road. I recently attended an information session,toured the site and reviewed the online documentation to make an informed and un-biased opinion. The result is I don't believe it is a good development for our city. The space is ill-fitting for this kind of development and I see many safety issues associated with it. If the space must be developed,I'd like to see it as an extension of the park space and move the condominiums to a space that better suits this sort of a development. Sincerely, -Paul King 1819 Newport Hills Drive East (949)945-8367 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Rachel Lee<rachel.lee@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 201910:27 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project:Safety hazards Hi Ben, I am a resident of the Port Street neighborhood and my 7 year old daughter uses the Bonita Canyon sports parks for recreation. When we saw the new proposed building plans for the project at 4302 Ford Road,we were concerned for several reasons: • Increase in traffic congestion at the parking lot where lots of children ride their bikes to enjoy the park-insufficient parking at the building itself for that many residents • Loading driveway will require trucks to back up to leave the building-safety/visibility risk for kids in the area esp riding on the bike path • Close proximity of building to park edge- lack of privacy for residents and kids at the park. Wanted to share these concerns and please ask that the project be delayed until these safety/accessibility/privacy issues are better addressed in the design. Or just cancel the project altogether, as it's a joy to have open space for our kids to run around. Thanks, Rachel check it out: www.goodpaper.com I i Planning Commission—May 9,2019 p Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Lucie Moore<luciemoore@cox.net> Sent: Monday, May 06,2019 10:27 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Oppose Ford Road Project I am writing to express opposition to the current proposed project at Ford Road and MacArthur. The project is too dense for the cul de sac location next to the park and will create significant safety issues for children and others using the bike path and the park area. Lucie Moore 1842 Port Manleigh Place Newport Beach,CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Elizabeth Cooper<betsymcooper@icloud.com> Sent: Monday, May 06,201910:22 AM To, Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed Condos Bonita Park As a 20 year resident of the Port Streets, I have serious safety concerns about the proposed condo development next to the Bonita Canyon Sports Park. I am not convinced that 1)there will be enough parking for tenants,and 2)enough room for inevitable delivery vehicles. This is a family/child oriented park. The lack of parking will push residents into public spaces. Poor driving visibility coupled with increased traffic from same parking/delivery issues poses a terrible safety hazard to kids on bikes as well as pedestrians. Please do not change the character of this neighborhood by bringing in traffic and safety issues! Thank you, Betsy Cooper Betsvmcooper@me.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Alison Stibbard<alisonspaperie@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06,2019 10:21 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Concerns regarding propose Newport House Apt development at Bonita Sports Park Dear Mr.Zbeba, I am writing you this email in regards to the proposed Newport House Apt/Condo development.We have serious concerns about the prospect of having such a development right at the door step of our family oriented community. This type of complex should not be planted right in the middle of such an area. How does a condo complex fit into a quiet family community?The increase in traffic will not only add the already increasing congestion, but will pose a danger to pedestrians and children riding bikes.There is already a considerable amount of cars parking at Bonita Canyon and I am quite sure that the overflow of parking from this development will end up in our park parking lot. Why is it not possible to keep some of the very few open spaces that we have left in this community? Newport Beach is becoming the next Los Angeles-1 have lived here for 30 yeas and am extremely concerned about the increase in traffic and construction.This community was not created to house so many people and there is not enough infrastructure ie.roads, parking,schools to deal with this sort of influx. The few open spaces are what makes our community great and keeps it from becoming a nightmare of cars and high rise buildings.We understand that money talks but isn't it time that the city of Newport Beach take a stand to protect our beautiful coveted community?We all know there aren't many places left like this in the entire world. Please stand for our community! Alison Boserup Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 9:47 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Safety concerns about proposed Newport House development (Apt/Condo project) at 4302 Ford Road Dear Ben, As a homeowner in Newport Beach who walks near the proposed Newport House development, I am raising my concerns over the safety of the such a project. I walk my dog near that area almost every day and the area of the exit/entrance of the proposed underground parking garage is in an area that has extreme limited visibility. When you are conducting your assessment, please consider the seasonality of the traffic flow in that area. It is very busy in the summer and fall with.young children and families. My older kids go to CDM middle and high school—and that corner is already an extremely high traffic area considering that it is also surrounded by MacArthur and Bonita Canyon road in the external perimeter, adding another complex just further limits access to pedestrians, bicyclists, scooters, etc. In fact,the current situation with the dumpsters that are just down the road from this proposed area is already causing a situation with my dog. Adding additional traffic will only raise additional risk to the area. This building should not be built in Newport Beach as it is a hazard to our community, children and pets. Junko Saber Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Sbcglobal<tcn-jn@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 9:46 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condo Project We are against the Bonita Condo project! Tom and Jean Naughton.We live at 1700 Port Margate Sent from my iPhone f I I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kathy Winton<kathywinton@cox.net> Sent: Monday, May 06,2019 9:46 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project Dear Ben, As a Port Street resident I am very concerned about the 21unit,three story building that is being proposed on Ford Road. There is absolutely no way that this structure will not present safety hazard issues for the children and families who use Bonita Park. There will be limited visibility for delivery trucks and cars,the sidewalks and bike paths will be impacted and they are the primary sidewalks used by the children going to and from Queen of Angels and Corona Del Mar High School. Also of concern is a three story building looming over a park where children are playing.The residents of the buildings will park in the Bonita Canyon lot because of limited spaces in the complex. Parking at Bonita Canyon is terrible and it will prove impossible with the addition of this proposed project. Most importantly, however, is the overall safety and well being of our children that this proposed project will undoubtedly jeopardize. Thank you, Kathy Winton Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Liz Morgan <lizmorgan42@hotmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 22, 2019 4:18 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Mr. Zdeba, I have never written a letter to our city planning office in the 20 years 1 have lived in Newport Beach. The reason, is while I have worried about over development and some other things about this city, I trusted that the city government would make the best decisions in the best interests of the residents. This proposed development for condos/apt at the corner of MacArthur and Bonita Canyon is ridiculous. The park is heavily used 7 days a week. Old Ford Road has enough traffic as it is - having more housing next to the Port Streets and the park will create an unbelievable amount of traffic on the weekdays and weekends. We could not be more opposed to this project. A greedy developer who could care a less about the neighbors and city, proposes to build more expensive condos. The city needs to find a way to make this public use land - bigger park so that the community can use this area. PLEASE do not let them build condos or other housing there. We need to preserve the space that we have in Newport so that we are not just concrete and condos. Also, please let me know when the city counsel will meet to discuss this vote. Thank you, Liz Morgan 1989 Port Seabourne Way 949-375-2937 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kimberly Lee<kblee627@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 9:19 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners Subject: 4302 Ford Road project I am writing to express my sincere opposition to the 4302 Ford Road Project. I have lived in the Port Streets since 2012 and one of the reasons that I was drawn to the neighborhood was not only the parks throughout, but also the tranquility and the natural beauty that surrounds our neighborhood. It reminds me of my childhood. The last thing I want is to remove one of the main reasons that I bought into this neighborhood.Beyond my nostalgia, the project's environmental impact is major: infringing on wildlife habitats,the removal of massive trees, etc. is something that cannot be disregarded. We have a responsibility to protect the natural surroundings,not remove them for profit. Most importantly, I am concerned about the threats to safety that this project 100%guarantees. My children.are very little. We go to this park multiple times a week. We play AYSO in those fields. Take tennis lessons at the tennis courts.Have held birthday parties next to the playground. My kids have learned to ride their scooters and bikes in this park. Building this condo/apartment project threatens the safety of my kids with cars coming in and out of a hidden driveway. Trucks parking in the driveway will have to back up blindly up the incline on the driveway. It will make it nearly impossible to see pedestrians. We have learned the parking at the building will be minimal,which means increased traffic on the street with residents looking for places to park. Increased traffic, and the design of the entrance to the building are a threat to our children's safety. And,with little parking for the building itself,that means major congestion on Ford Road, with competition for parking-already fierce with AYSO and other programming in the park - will be horrendous. I am in strong opposition to this project. I hope the city will take a real, sincere look at what it means for the residents. I want them to think like parents and what this project could mean to their children't safety. Sincerely, Kimberly Lee Port Street Resident Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Karen Luchesi<kluchesi43@gmai1.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 9:10 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road project I am expressing views from people using Bonita Canyon Sports Park. We are very concerned the parking for the condo project will spill over into the parking lot at the Sports Park. As it stands now,many times the parking lot is full with people using the soccer fields, tennis courts and pickleball courts. We understand that the condo complex will have its own parking facility, however,the sports complex will seem inviting to overnight guests and event guests resulting in limited parking for park goers. Another concern is the noise coming from the park with children's games and pickleball players. The noise has already been addresses and the issue solved. We expect new residents will know the noise generated at the park will be aware of it when living there. Please address these concerns. Regards, Karen Luchesi 949-400-6820 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: mnewport<dancingms@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 9:09 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed apartment project I strongly object to the building of this apartement project for the reason that it will present a critical hazard to the pedestrians, bikers who will be in danger of being hit by the outgoing cars coming out of the proposed garage. Additional parking will be used by their guests or additional renter on our adjoining street. It will impact our lives in a very negative way and dangerously so by endangering our lives and the of our children. Please do not approve this request by a builder whose sole goal is to make a profit. Protect those who live and pay taxes here. Thank you Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Ellies Watanabe<ellieswatanabe@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 9:07 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condos Bonita Canyon We ask that you please consider restricting the development of the condo project on Bonita Canyon.We are 34 year residents of Harbor View Homes and this development will impact the traffic and initiate a safety issue for our development. We do not need any more congestion!!! Ellies and Michael Watanabe 1935 Port Townsend Circle Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Ruth Kobayashi<ruthkobayashi@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,May 06, 2019 8:47 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Dept-City Council Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project Mr.Zdeba, Our family spent almost 10 years with our kids playing soccer at Bonita Canyon Sports Park field 5 (BCSPS). As a standalone field with no parking lot,we constantly ran out of parking and dealt with safety issues during pick up and drop off of our kids for soccer practice. In a volunteer leadership role, I often dealt with the parking and drop off issues-they were many. During weekend games,we were often forced to park down the street at the baseball fields or way down by the current At&T building due to lack of parking. The few soccer fields that we have are heavily used in this part of Newport. The 4302 Ford Road Project poses additional safety concerns for the hundreds of kids that play at BCSPS simply because of the significant increase in cars(and trucks when you consider deliveries,service,etc) coming and going. While I'm generally supportive of development projects in our City,(I live across the street from what would have been the"Museum House"and I supported it),this project, in between two parks,on a very small street,(some of which has no sidewalk)seems to make no sense. Residents driving home do not drive slowly and carefully the way people do going to the park. In our neighborhood, Harbor Cove, we lived with the construction of the apartments at Jamboree and San Joaquin and the speeding trucks were frightening on Jamboree while kids were heading to school at CdMHs. I cannot fathom that kind of construction traffic next to two heavily used parks. It is my hope that you and your team will give serious consideration to the concerns that residents,and particularly parents, are expressing about the location of this project and it's impact on our parks, students,and athletes. This project looks beautiful but it's location is very concerning. My reputation is that of a respectful Newport Beach resident who is measured and logical in comments to the City....not a naysayer or a"NIMBY"....anyone on our City Council can vouch for that. It is highly unusual for me to object to a new development project. Thank you for the important work you do for our City, Ruth Sanchez Kobayashi Digital Enthusiast Sent from my iPad Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jenny Barbery<jjn00555@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06,2019 8:44 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condos at Bonita Canyon Park Mr. Zbeda, I am concerned homeowner in the Port Streets.I am very much opposed to the condo project on Ford Street. I think the impact on traffic and safety for our children that ride bikes to school is not worth it. The traffic there is all ready bad enough. It will be very dangerous for children accessing bikes on the bike path. We moved a year ago from Irvine after 25 years because the city was over building, taking all the green space away. We had heard Newport was different. Please don't make the same mistake Irvine is making. We didn't know our neighbors because everything is rented out,which these condos will be. Kids in our schools in and out if the parents are renters. Please leave these area alone.Do not build condos. Thank you, Jenny Barbery 2053 Port Bristol Cir. Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Trent Junkin<tjunkin@sa!esforce.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 8:44 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project Ben, I am a resident of the Port Streets, and I have a baby on the way. I am extremely concerned with the new development at 4302 Ford Road as it poses a DIRECT THREAT to the safety to our children. For example, right at the entrance to the park is the project's hazardous design. The exit/entrance has cars exiting from the underground parking garage,up a ramp with extremely limited visibility. The plan is dangerous to pedestrians,bikers and children accessing the bike lanes or sidewalk at that particular entrance at the end of the ramp. The building is within a couple feet of the sidewalk and the 3-stories will tower over the park where our kids are playing. This is a primary pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle route for the kids going to and from CDM/OLQA. The city park will surely be used by the over 25+parking places that the project lacks. Going from the city park lot though the pool area will cut the distance in half to the elevators compared to even the closet street parking making option too tempting for tenants and moving vans that will not fit on the property. Delivery trucks (which already have limited visibility)must exit backwards,while going uphill, in an almost 90-degree turn, and over the sidewalk and bike path! Once on Ford Road,trucks will be facing in the wrong direction,and then will have to maneuver perhaps up to 4 times to reach a 180-degree direction. This is even harder to do as the radius to the park entrance is greatly reduced when cars are parked on the Ford Road. This will be dangerous to children accessing the park via the sidewalk and unsuspecting bikes on the bike path. Our community of Newport Beach should remain a place of safety where our children can grow up unharmed, and parents do not have to worry about them going to play in a nearby park. We are so lucky and I am so grateful to be part of our community and I believe it is our appointed officials job to support our beliefs and help keep us and our children safe. My wife, unborn child, and I,thank you for your consideration, Trent Junkin Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Gabriela Gilbert<gabig97@me.com> Sent: Monday, May 06,2019 8:38 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Bonita canyon Condo project This email serves as our opposition to the proposed condo project at the end of Bonita canyon sports park.We use the park regularly including the tennis courts and we are against the increased traffic and have huge safety concerns. Please keep that area free of any housing developments that will clearly negatively impact our neighborhood. Respectfully, Jeff and Gabriela Gilbert Port lerwick Msent from my!phone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Paul Bjorkholm <pbspost@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 8:14 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Newport House Development I am seriously concerned about the safety aspects of the proposed Newport House Development. The only vehicular entrance is extremely poorly designed and requires tenant and delivery vehicles to cross a commonly used sidewalk often with very limited visibility. This would be an accident waiting to happen. V Planning Commission—May 9,2019 -. Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Anita Keasey<anitakeasey@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 8:13 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Concern for Safety. Ford Road proposed condos Ben, My husband and I ride bikes through the Bonita Canyon Sports Park en route to high school events, dinner and the beach. Additionally,hundreds of kids enjoy the safety of a park on a dead end street with surrounding trees and wildlife. My elderly parents also enjoy walking from our Portstreet home to the park and back for exercise. The addition of condos would remove the park setting and instead create traffic, congestion and accidents at the exit of the proposed condos onto Ford Road. Cars exiting the proposed condos would enter a road used by so many for walking,running and biking,not to mention the merge of other cars exiting the portstreets with traffic concerns as the cars merge together on Ford Road. We have such a beautiful, open and warm community within the portstreets and additional traffic entering the small street will be a safety concern we would not like to have in our community. This park is the ONLY park with adult options in the area,from pickle ball and tennis,to picnic tables in the open space. It is an area we love to use as we enjoy our local community. Please consider all of us and our use of the park and vote NO on the proposed condos. . Thank you, Anita Keasey 1819 Port Manleigh Place Newport Beach, CA 92660 - (949)836-1803 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Anapartapartment is not a buffer against a windowless building-that claim makes no sense if you know the site.Frankly,AT&T should be required to maintain he natural site as a buffer or sell it to the City.Those should be the only options,as envisioned by our City Plan. We should not compromise on the longterm planning efforts for our City recreational resource. It'.s bad enough having the switch in the middle or the park. We should be planning more public space,not diluting the benefits of the space we have. A huge MF building looming over the park will take away from the natural and peaceful setting and, inevitably, increase pressure on our public infrastructure. It is also VERY close to the playground and will likely ultimately be used as rentals, clearly less than ideal so close to a playground for children. Too close. Let's capitalize on our City's infrastructure investment in our parks.Please Preserve our Parks and natural features. AT&T will never offer the property to the City at a reasonable price if they believe it may get rezoned. We must send a clear message that the site is part of a much larger city recreational complex and will NOT be rezoned. I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: elaine7313@gmail.com Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 4:04 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road Apartments/Condos Hello, I understand you are collecting public comment on the proposed development next to the AT&T switch. Our family would like to comment. We strongly believe the City should not compromise on OUR long term planning efforts for recreational resources. It's bad enough having the switch in the middle or the park. We should be planning how to convert the switch to public space if ever decommissioned,not diluting the benefits of the space we have. Our family lives on Port Carlow at the other end of the Port Streets,and we use the park next to the site for walking,pickle bail,Girl Scout activities, and the playground. We are familiar with the site. First and foremost,we object to changing the zoning away from public facilities. It is increasingly difficult to assemble a large parcel for public use. The City is pretty much built out so this challenge will only intensify. Our citizenry has already invested significant amounts in infrastructure to support public facilities here at the site including restrooms,parking, extensive landscaping,and trails. Our public good should not be diverted to financially benefit a private developer or provide a windfall profit to a telecom. Of course any developer would love to plop down a dense project with inadequate parking and no green space of its own essentially on top of a lovely public park with nice parking! This is not only overbuilding the site but also taking an important benefit from the public. This project would not even be marketable if it weren't on top of the landscaping and parking of-an exceptional public park. It has no grounds of its own to speak of and grossly inadequate parking. If it were to be built,the setback landscaping must be dramatically increased, as well as parking. The current plan would need to be at least cut in half as it is totally inconsistent with the homes essentially across the street. Can you imagine building apartments on a corner of Central Park? That's what this is.This is not a site that has been waiting for private development. It has been waiting for a PUBLIC USE. We should respect the zoning and either preserve the natural features of the site or purchase the site for other public use. There is no question that the trees there now compliment the overall park. As our homes are closer and closer together,we have fewer trees and must preserve them. Those trees greatly enhance the park and trails, and are an important buffer against both the busy street/intersection,and the AT&T switch that will remain and be more visible. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Thank you, Jennifer Junkin "I'd rather run a gutsy race,pushing all the way and lose,than run a conservative race only for a win."- Alberto Salazar Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jenniferlunkin <jennjunkin@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 7:58 AM To: Zdeba; Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project Ben, I'm reaching out to you in regards to the Newport House development(Apt/Condo project)at 4302 Ford Road and the safety hazard the project imposes.As a resident of the Port Streets and a baby on the way,that will likely play and spend lots of time in the park,this new project is associated with safety risks to our children. For example, right at the entrance to the park is the project's hazardous design.The exit/entrance has cars exiting from the underground parking garage,up a ramp with extremely limited visibility. The plan is dangerous to pedestrians,bikers and children accessing the bike lanes or sidewalk at that particular entrance at the end of the ramp. The building is within a couple feet of the sidewalk and the 3-stories will tower over the park where our lids are playing. This is a primary pedestrian sidewalk and bicycle route for the kids going to and from CDM/OLQA.The city park will surely be used by the over 25+parking places that the project lacks. Going from the city park lot though the pool area will cut the distance in half to the elevators compared to even the closet street parking making option too tempting for tenants and moving vans that will not fit on the property. Delivery trucks (which already have limited visibility) must exit backwards,while going uphill,in an almost go-degree turn, and over the sidewalk and bike path! Once on Ford Road, trucks will be facing in the wrong direction, and then will have to maneuver perhaps up to 4 times to reach a 18o-degree direction.This is even harder to do as the radius to the park entrance is greatly reduced when cars are parked on the Ford Road. This will be dangerous to children accessing the park via the sidewalk and unsuspecting bikes on the bike path. Our community of Newport Beach should remain a place of safety where our children can grow up unharmed, and parents do not have to worry about them going to play in a nearby park. We are so lucky and I am so grateful to be part of our community and I believe it is our appointed officials job to support our beliefs and help keep us and our children safe. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kristi Schmitt<kschmittl@cox.net> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2019 7:31 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford I am against building condos at 4302 because of the potential safety risk for children and bikers from cars and trucks going in and out of the driveway right by the park. I am beyond perplexed why anyone on the city council would be in favor of this. You all have been more than warned of the dangers. Would any of you want this on your conscious?I am really confused. Please stop this project now. Thank you Kristi Hansen Schmitt Kristi Schmitt Certified Life Coach www.CoachKristiSchmitt.com I f l I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Teresa<tmanni56@gmail:com> Sent: Monday, May 06,2019 7:24 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road My family and I are 30 year residents of the Port Streets.This proposed project for condos next to the park are ridiculous. I walk there every morning, it would be disastrous and dangerous for our community.There is absolutely no room for such a project! I hope someone at city hall has the intelligence to see this. Teresa and Art Manni Sent from my!Phone .. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kathy Burt<ckburt@cox.net> Sent: Monday, May 06,2019 7:24 AM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Rd. (as well as many others)am having a very difficult time understanding why the city of Newport Beach would approve this proposed project. It appears to be a"recipe for disaster"in several ways. 1.Cars that are exiting the underground garage need to accelerate an uphill driveway that crests at a walking/bike path. Delivery trucks that have entered the underground garage would likely have to back out an uphill driveway leaving zero to minimal visibility of pedestrians, bikes,or other vehicles entering the park. Liability? 2. Parking overflow— it seems that approximately'40 parking spots for 63 bedrooms is insufficient parking. Overflow parking will end up in the park's designated parking, Ford Road,and onto Newport Hills Dr.West, Port Sheffield,and Port Abbey. Soccer, baseball, pickle ball game days already fill the streets with cars. 3. Has there been an Environmental Impact Report? If so, is there public access to the report? f Just a few legitimate concerns from a concerned homeowner. 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In addition,unless otherwise agreed by PIMCO,this communication and any related attachments are being provided on the express basis that they will not cause PIMCO LLC, or its affiliates,to become an investment advice fiduciary under ERISA or the Internal Revenue Code. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Chiaverini, Nathan<Nathan.Chiaverini@pimco.com> Sent: Monday,May 06,2019 6:17 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Rd Project-Strongly Against Dear Mr. Zdeba, As a local resident, I am strongly against the Hines proposed multi-family project at 4302 Ford Rd proposal and urge you to reject the proposal. The small sliver of land that Hines is trying to jam condos into best serves the community as an extension of the current recreational park and facilities and/or the natural habitat that exists now. Beyond the public's enjoyment of the land,cramming 21 units into that space creates a safety hazard for the nearby neighborhoods,the thousands of families and children that enjoy the multi-use sports parks on the weekends and the numerous young students who use that route to ride their bikes to and from CDM high school every weekday. Furthermore,adding additional multi-family units will exacerbate the already unsafe traffic congestion and sudden-stops along Bonita Canyon drive entering the Port Streets neighborhood at rush hour. The last thing this community needs is more congestion, speeding cars, parking problems,delivery truck, noise pollution and trash routes alongside a hugely popular family recreational center. Must this city cover every corner every last corner with multi-unit housing at the expense of the safety of the children in the community? I am already hesitant to let my young children ride to the Bonita Canyon Sports Park due to the already tenuous parking situation when games and practices are played. Add another 35+cars and delivery trucks to that dead end cul de sac and I would consider Ford road and the adjacent parking areas untenable. I am very strongly against the conversion of this land into a bustling condo corner in the middle of a family recreational park. Sincerely Yours, Nate Chiaverini 1848 Port Abbey PI Newport Beach Ca,92660 This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual named. 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Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 - From: Izzy Hirson<izhirson@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,May 06; 20191:24 AM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: Apartments at the corner of MacArthur and Bonita Canyon Dear Mr Zbeda I have just been informed about the proposed building of apartments near the sports complex. I am not sure who makes these kinds of decisions when Orange County does not have the right infrastructure to accommodate the number of people and cars that are being added into our county.The traffic on our Freeways has become horrendously unbearable for those of us who have to move from one place to another. As it is with 2 schools on the way from the proposed corner on Bonita Canyon to Irvine has already increased the traffic significantly and the addition of these apartments will surely cause gridlocks. Would it not make more sense to build some high end homes that will produce a higher income in taxes and keep the area as a high ended opportunity for those that would like to move up from their present homes?We already have a ton of rental apartments called the Bluffs and also the ones at the corner of Bonita Canyon and the 73 Freeway. It is also a well known fact the Breaking and Entering crimes have increased significantly and the perpetrators are usually from low income families so WHY that corner? Build more condos in Irvine where the schools can handle the overflow but not in Newport Beach.We have the advantage of 2 private schools and our next generation will be leaders from this area.As it is the roads do not have enough cut-offs to do U-Turns when there is construction going on and 1 have been stuck in these traffic jams for hours.Imagine what it will be like when hundreds of more cars will be on these roads. I shudder to think!! Please see the sense in what 1 am proposing not forgetting that more and more cars on the Freeway will make traveling impossible.Should the Newport Beach City Council not be looking at how the residents feel? It also seems we are losing the fight for JWXs increase in the noise level.This is all becoming a torture. Had I known l would not have purchased 2 properties, one in Belcourt and the other in Bonita Canyon.I am getting hit from both sides. As it is when we wantto better our homes with upgrades the City officials give us a tough time approving anything by delaying responses and making changes that make no sense at all. Other neighboring cities welcome the fact that the owners want to make their homes looking better which will also give them more funding from the increase of taxes. I look forward to your response. Mrs Izzy Hirson Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 ���N SOCQ#o z 9�9 AMERICAN YOUTH SOCCER ORGANIZATION N world class youth soccer programs that enrich children's lives a y O F0VNDEO �96U May 5,2019 RE: Proposed Condo Project at the end of Ford Road, Newport Beach To whom it may concern, It has been brought to our attention that the City of Newport Beach will potentially approve a new condo complex at the end of Ford Road. This is very concerning on a variety of levels and ASYO 57 is against this new project. This project presents major safety and traffic concerns. AYSO 57 uses the fields at Bonita Canyon Sports Park#6,which are at the end of Ford Road. Between the soccer fields, pickle ball courts and tennis courts, there is not enough parking as it is. Adding a condo complex will only create more parking issues. More importantly, AYSO 57 is concerned with the safety of our families who use the parking lot, along with Ford Road to attend soccer games. This looks like a beautiful condo complex. However, it does not belong at the end of Ford Road. Please contact AYSO 57 with any questions. Thank you, Rian Cruttenden Jaime Faggella Stepheh McCormick Regional Commissioner Asst. Regional Commissioner Treasurer AYSO Region 57 &Registrar AYSO Region 57 AYSO Region 57 II Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jaime Faggella <jaimefaggella@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 10:55 PM To: Jurjis, Seimone; Campbell,Jim; paflord@newportbeachca.gov; Zak, Peter; Weigand, Erik; Herdman,Jeff; Lowrey, Lee; Elmore, Curtis; Kleiman, Lauren; Koetting, Peter; Kramer, Kory; Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road Condo Project Attachments: 2019—AYSO 57 Ford Road.pdf Hello. Please see the attached letter from AYSO Region 57, regarding the proposed condo project at the end of Ford Road. Thank you, Jaime Faggella Assistant Regional Commissioner& Registrar AYSO Region 57 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Iarson1818@cox.net larson1818@cox.net<Iarson1818@cox.net> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 9:39 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road proposed 21 unit condo/apt project Greetings Ben, I am a Port Sheffield Place resident and I am writing to you to express my concern about the proposed 21 unit condo/apt project currently being discussed for 4302 Ford Road. The space where the project is being proposed is a very poor location and development of such a large project at that site will impose excessive traffic on Ford Road and be a hazard for anyone in the vicinity. There will be unacceptable hazards during construction which due to the unsuitable topography of the site will necessitate 1,000's of truckloads of dirt being moved past the Harbor View entrance,the active soccer fields at Mesa View and the park immediately next door to the subject project. The construction will also interfere with the main route for students from Harbor View that choose to ride their bikes or walk to CDMHS in the mornings and must pass through the construction zone. The site if developed with this 21 unit project will create difficulties with added traffic that will unduly burden Ford Road because of both the very limited amount of space where the project entrance will be placed and the greatly increased traffic count from any residents that might end up living there. This extra traffic will be exacerbated as a result of the excessive density of the proposed project which will far exceed and be incongruent with the nearby Harbor View neighborhood. Coupled with the Harbor View entrance nearby and the late afternoon to evening traffic from the soccer fields there will be an untenable unsafe traffic crush created daily with excessive cars traveling where children are loading into and out of double parked vehicles and Harbor View residents are commuting to and from work. Finally, it is my understanding that residents in this proposed project will only have limited parking places per unit. With inadequate parking residents and their guests may spill out onto Ford Road and take up spaces in the park parking lot next door or Ford Road which are already parking stressed between youth sports events and Pickleball. In summary I think it would be wise for the City of Newport Beach to carefully consider both the character and density of the existing neighborhood and not try to impose a project that will not fit in with the area and will lower the quality of life for the existing residents. Best Regards, Bruce Larson Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 image2.jpeg tt'Kf a e i �3t"� s r��`—�• �i�� to -- �.��"� 1 ti ' �. ��'. e I t ti ND u � � i i I I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.On-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 For these reasons,the proposed project should be resolutely rejected by the Planning Commission without delay. Thank you for the opportunity to share my concerns regarding the proposed project,and I appreciate the Planning Commission's thoughtful consideration of this matter. Sincerely, Chris Burk 2028 Port Bristol Cir Newport Beach I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Chris Burk<cburk92660@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 8:46 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Newport House Dear Mr.Dzeba, As a Port Street resident,I am writing to express my fervent opposition to the proposed residential project ("Newport House")located at the comer of MacArthur and Ford roads. My rationale for opposing the proposed project is as follows: -It will not deliver to the Port Street community anything that cannot already be found readily nearby;and -Some"common-sense,"fundamental flaws of the site make it incompatible with the,proposed use. What are some of the"common-sense,"fundamental flaws of the site? -The point of ingress/egress for the Bonita Canyon Sports Park is immediately adjacent to the point of ingress/egress to the proposed development site.Cars,bicycles,etc.entering and exiting these sites will not be aware of or necessarily anticipating each other,which would create a genuine life-safety risk for all parties. I have attached a photo taken from the driver seat of my SUV while exiting the park,and as you can see,the mutual blind- spot for the respective sites would be very real. To vote in favor of a project that would create such an obviously dangerous situation would defy common sense and arguably meet the standard of"gross-negligience"on the part of the Planning Commission from my perspective. -The aforementioned life-safety,concern is applicable to the activity trail(walking,running,biking,etc.)that crosses the point of ingress/egress to the proposed development site as well. -The adjacent park is used extensively by Port Street residents and the broader community for organized sports activities,birthdays and other events.The Planning Commission,can require the developer to post as many"No Newport House Parking"signs as it wants,but there will be absolutely no way for parking enforcement to know who may be a violating this policy.It is"common-sense"that Newport House residents and their guests will recognize this and use the park's lot for overflow,convenience,etc.Parking at Bonita Canyon Sports Park is already insufficient for moderate to peak usage times,which will force families who legitimately intend to use the park to. manage the inconvenience and potential increased danger of parking along Ford Road. Regarding the benefits of the project to the Port Streets: The developer suggested in its initial presentation to the Planning Commission that the site would be an attractive option for"divorcees"and"seniors/empty nesters"who want to stay a part of the community.This could be a worthy goal,but the affected parties have already proven there is a plethora of equally viable alternative options to choose from that do not pose any life-safety risk to the community.For example, 100%of the divorced individuals that I know have managed to own or rent within the Port Streets or immediately nearby(East Blu$The Bluffs and Fashion Island),.while continuing to send their children to Andersen Elementary.Regarding seniors/empty nesters,I have lived in the Port Streets since 2011 and have yet to meet any that identified a lack of smaller footprint residential stock as a pressing issue within the community. In conclusion: From my perspective,the proposed project attempts to"solve"some problems for the Port Street community that simply do not exist. Furthermore,approval of the proposed project will create some new and obvious life-safety related dangers that do not currently exist and cannot be effectively mitigated because unfortunately,the configuration of the site does not allow it. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Emergency and Police Vehicles use that intersection as main route for emergency calls to the homes in the area and Route 73 problems. . For me,the new facility is clearly over reach on Hines's part and should be rejected by the Commission as inappropriate to the location.A more logical use of that tiny parcel would be parkland as opposed to residential. Sincerely, Barbara S.Stoveken,(a resident of Harbor View Homes for 43 yeas) 1807 Port Barmouth Place Newport Beach,CA. 92660 bstoveke@pacbell.net ps This development is a well kept secret. A neighbor mentioned this proposal last week at the neighbor hood garage sale. The only sign)saw was at the park facing walking traffic coming from Mac Arthur and gave no indication of the looming development. I doubt many of my neighbors know of this plan. I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Barbara Stoveken<bstoveke@pacbell.net> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 8:04 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Re planning Commission on Property between Bonita Canyon Road and the Bonita Canyon Sports park(piece of AT&T property neighbor response When I originally saw the sign in the Bonita Cyn Sports Park about a planning change for the park I was thinking maybe the recreation department was planning another Pickle court because there are always people waiting to play.To my surprise---- 21 condominiums? Who will be the buyers? People purchasing a condo will have to climb from the basement"car park"to the 1st,2nd and 3rd floor residential ares. Are you planning elevators? Seniors? 4 stories really! Can rich foreign parents purchase a condo as a place for their children to live while they attend local colleges and gain citizenship? Many of the apartments around the Costa Mesa, Irvine and Newport Beach have 3-5 UCI students living in one apartment. Looking at the indicated size of the property, Twenty one residences seems an unbelievably large number of units for the small size and location of the proposed construction.You mentioned underground parking but for for how many cars? You need at least 42 parking spaces just to accommodate 21 residences. Not to mention parking needed for services(postal services cleaning services child care services,pet care services and visitor parking). It appears that the parking lot in the schematic provided is for AT&T employees and not for the condo's residents,or guests etc..Where are all the needed parking spaces? I noticed signs at the"Bonita Sports Park,adjacent to the proposed construction, that says parking is for the park use only. There seems to be only"excess"parking for proposed residents and their guests at the terminis of Ford Road leading to the parking for the Sports Park.Or are residents and visitors suppose to park on Mac Arthur Blvd and/or Bonita CanyonRoad too? What perchance is the square footage of one these 21 residences? You mention amenities will be included with the proposed property:--where and what amenities? I pass through the Sport Park in the morning 6-8 times a week on my bicycle and at least half the parks' parking spaces are taken for the pickle court,basketball courts,and children's tot lots and more cars are parked on Ford Road for people using the tennis courts,. Small children and parents are at soccer fields running drills on weekday afternoons. On weekends there are often small children (5-7years old) soccer games. Often a birthday party or cookout is taking place within the park.The park is one of the best used parks in the area.The area on the east of AT&T building is also heavily used both for soccer and baseball. Parking for these activities takes up one side of Ford Road all the way to the circle terminis of Ford Road at Bonita Canyon Sports Park during games and practices. On week days,children walking or biking to Corona Del Mar high School use the pathway adjacent to your proposed construction. Noise at the corner of Bonita Canyon and Mac Arthur,both 6 lane roads, Is constant, What are your plans to abate noise?Sirens can be heard at that intersection at all hours of the day and night. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Anne-Marie Angeloff<amangeloff@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 3:46 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Dear Mr. Zdeba, I have recently become aware of the multi unit project being considered on Ford Road near the park. I want to let you know that I am opposed to this project. As a citizen of Newport Beach for 13 years I have become increasingly aware of the increased traffic in our city. I am currently living in "the Port Streets". My son plays soccer at the park and my girls ride their bikes to play tennis at the tennis courts on Ford Road. I am very, very concerned about the increased traffic in the area if you were to allow this proposed condo/apartment complex to go through. It is already a dangerous area for our children and I think that if you allow this to go through it will show the priority of money over the safety of our children. I will continue to speak out on this proposal and will encourage my friends to do the same. I encourage you to put the safety of our residents at the top of your list. This proposal is only lining the pockets of developers and does nothing to enhance the value of our amazing city. Thank you for your time... Sincerely, Anne-Marie Angeloff 2345 Port Carlisle Place Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 there are on our whole Port Street block! You can count on third cars,teen drivers, adult children living at home,housekeepers,tutors,nannies, delivery personnel and other support staff members for each unit and for the complex. There will clearly be too much traffic and too little parking.Additionally, it is impossible to protect Bonita Canyon Sports Park users and nearby residents from inevitable traffic accidents with the proposedbottle-neck plan for the 4302 Ford Road apartment/condo project. Please do not rezone 4302 Ford Road from Public Facilities to Mutilple-Unit Residential or amend the general plan to allow"Newport House"to be built. Thank you, Denise and Tim Schoenberg 1948 Port Albans Place Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Dense Schoenberg<dgschoenberg@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 3:20 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; planningcommissionrs@newportbeachca.gov; citycouncil@newportbeach.gov; aharp@newportbeach.gov Subject: Request for EIR and consideration of Port Street neighbors for 4302 Ford Road-too much traffic-too little parking Mr.Zdeba and Planning Commissioners, We strongly oppose the proposal to shoe-horn 21 residential units into the parcel adjacent to the Bonita Canyon Sports Park at 4302 Ford Road. Our objections are based mainly on the danger created by the additional traffic on Old Ford Road and in the Sports Park parking lot.However,it is also evident that the massive.three-story apartment/condo building and its amenities will have a significant,negative and noisy environmental impact on the quality of life and privacy of families in the existing Harbor View Homes tract. The South Elevation features a nearly 37 foot wall of windows to light up the night for outer loop residents of Port Sheffield, Port Abbey,Port Margate and Port Charles. The south facing 21 family lighted party/pool area is also sure to provide significant noise pollution at night. Although the developer claims to have ample,tandem underground parking, a brief google search reveals that, in real life, car juggling is unpopular and inconvenient.People hate it and go to avoid using it. The project's own renderings illustrate how the adjacent above-ground city parking spaces will be much more convenient for the use of the project's residents and guests. • The city parking spaces are already precious commodities after school and on weekends. • The additional traffic volume will pose a danger to young lives,as children excitedly pour in and out of their family vehicles on their way to and from the tot lot,soccer practices and games on the city's facilities. d • Also impacted and endangerd by the increased traffic of 21 households will be adult park users, (tennis,pickle ball,basketball,walkers and joggers)CdM students,bicyclists, and current vehicle users of Ford Road. • The additional "through"traffic will also zoom past unprotected young athletes exiting their vehicles to play soccer on the fields at the western corner of Ford and Mesa View. The dwelling units are not small. They are all the approximate sizes of the nearby original Port Street models. (Monaco: 1,475 to Palermo:2,259) There are more homes at Newport House than i Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 1 From: Robin Nasser<robin_nasser@cox.net> Sent: Sunday, May 05,2019 2:26 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project Dear Mr.Zdeba: I am opposed to the 21-unit condo development project for safety and traffic reasons.This proposed project impedes upon the use and enjoyment of the surrounding park areas.The current single"one- way"egress/ingress does not allow for service vehicles to"pull-through"; rather the vehicles are forced to back-up for exit purposes causing a potential safety issue for kids and adults utilizing the shared sidewalk.There is also a noise factor with trucks with their"warning bells"sounding while backing up, disrupting the peace.Traffic will undoubtedly be more impacted than it is today with additional residents and their vehicles. In addition,the native species of plants and animals,some which may already be extinct or in danger that live in that space,will be displaced and forced to migrate elsewhere. The existing and unsecured AT&T station is plastered with "Hazardous Waste"signs, including potential lead exposure,which also pose a great safety concern. I am requesting a full Environmental Impact Report be required before Hines be allowed to move forward. I am also requesting Hines to reconfigure their entry/exit point from a single driveway to multiple driveways for safety reasons and consider downsizing the number of units in this 1.06 acre cramped space to incorporate these safety features appropriately. Respectfully, Robin Nasser Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: David Verfaillie<david_verfaillie@yehoo.com> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 11:36 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project I'm very concerned about the safety of this project. I live on Port Abbey and have two 1-year old twins and we walk to the Bonita Canyon Sports Park many times a week. I have safety concerns about the design of the entrance and where it is,and how that will create unsafe conditions for cars exiting, especially delivery trucks. The increased traffic is all a big concern for me. I feel the current project is dangerous and will negatively impact the community. Please reconsider your initial report. Thanks, David Verfaillie Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jeff Creamer<amcabatementservice@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 201912:11 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Oppose the New Condo on Ford Rd Hello, I'm a resident in Bonita Canyon and absolutely oppose the new Condo development on Ford Rd. We have lived in this residence for almost 16 yrs and have seen the traffic that increase tremendously over the yrs. We don't need anymore traffic than we already have now. Respectfully, Jeff Creamer President Director AMC Abatement Service,Inc. 48 Whitehall Newport Beach, CA 92660 Ph: 949-254-0270 Fx: 951-273-3442 amcabatementservice&hotmail.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: andrea creamer<andrea.creamer@sbcgloba1.net> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 201912:02 PM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: Potential condominium project Ford Road As a resident of the neighborhood Bonita Canyon in Newport Beach I would like to voice my opinion against the potential condominium project off Ford Road. Having lived in this home for 15 years 1 have seen first hand the increase in traffic. Our home backs up to Bonita Canyon. A few years ago we considered moving to another area in the city, but had a difficult time selling because potential buyers complained it was too loud. Adding this condo complex would greatly increase traffic which leads to the devaluation of our home. I am asking you not to allow this to be built. It's bad for current residence. With gratitude, Andrea Creamer Sent from my iPhone I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Thank you, Julie Chiaverini 1848 Port Abbey Place www.JustRightLiteracv.com @Just_Right_Lit Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: julie Chiaverini<jchiaver@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 201911:40 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Apartment/Condo Project Dear Ben, I am writing with serious concerns about the 4302 Ford Road Apartment or Condo Project being proposed. I am a homeowner in the Port Streets neighborhood and have young children.My family and I have strong concerns about the traffic, safety, and increased class size at Andersen Elementary School that this new project would bring. • Traffic: o The increased use of Ford Rd. for the project will cause even more gridlock traffic to the 3-way stop sign at rush hour times.As a resident on Port Abbey(2nd street from entrance to the neighborhood)this will severely impact my ability to enter& exit the neighborhood. Additionally,without enough parking available, residents and visitors of 4302 Ford Road will continue to park within in our neighborhood and on,my street. • Safety: o This is the largest concern we have. The increased number of people and cars will greatly impact our neighborhood safety. We chose this neighborhood because of it's close-knit families,with more families being able to access our neighborhood I am concerned about the rise in safety for my children. o Additionally,the entrance to 4302 Ford Road causes great safety risks to the children and families that use Bonita Canyon Sports Park. The shared use of the parking lot will endanger children and bicyclists that will be using the space. I recognize many blind spots within the parking lot already and the addition of more vehicles and delivery trucks will put children's lives at risk as they walk to/from the Park. o It is my understanding that delivery trucks will need to use Bonita Canyon Sports Park parking lot to back out of 4302 Ford Road,which will cause serious concerns for the pedestrians,children,and bicyclists that regularly use that I sidewalk and street. • Elementary School Class Size o We chose the Port Streets neighborhood for its exceptional elementary school, Roy O.Andersen. With the addition of more housing,the class sizes of the school will most likely increase.With some class sizes already exceeding 30+ students,this is a big concern for our children's education. We chose Andersen Elementary School for high academic standard and close relationships that our children build with their teachers. With larger class sizes, our children will not be receiving the best education possible. I would be happy to meet in person to discuss this issues in more detail at any time. Please help us in protecting the safety of our children& community and enjoyment of our neighborhood parks by denying the request to build apartment/condos at 4302 Ford Road. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jennifer Frazier<JFrazier@VillaRealEstate.com> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 11:19 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project Hello Mr. Zebda- I'm writing to express my opposition to the 4302 Ford Road project. As a homeowner in Bonita Canyon,this project will negatively impact our home values and safety for a plethora of reasons. We do not need the extra traffic and the proposed layout for deliveries and trash removal are not acceptable as is. The overflow parking will end up at the park which is not what that lot is intended for. Please do not allow this project to proceed. Thank you, Jennifer Frazier/Real Estate Professional VYLLA M. 949 400 9984 F. 949 5314368 VILLA REAL ESTATE 450 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 JFrazier(WNi IlaRealEstate.com Jen niferFrazierReal Estate.com VILLAREALESTATE.COM DRE No. 0196652 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Chris Pliha <cpliha@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 9:14 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners Subject: Ford Road Residential Project Mr. Zdeba, My family is a resident of the Bonita Canyon neighborhood and I grew up in Newport Beach, graduating from Corona del Mar High School in 1989. While I understand and can appreciate that a certain level of residential and commercial development is inevitable and beneficial to our community,this project seems excessive. The intersection of MacArthur and Ford Road has had substantial development over the years beginning with the build out of Bonita Canyon Road,the Bluffs and the Bonita Canyon neighborhood we live in and ending with the completion of the bike path,parking lot and landscaping of the South East corner of this intersection. The development of the Bonita Canyon Park Sports Park,tennis courts, soccer field,pickle ball courts and adjacent parking lot has created a fun area for our local families to enjoy the outdoors close by our homes. I believe the forced insertion of a 21 unit complex into this small area will substantially disrupt the harmony of this area.Furthermore,the project would create a potential public safety issue with the increased traffic on what is now a quiet road and Park that is often full of kids and family members. My humble opinion is that this small sliver of land would be best served left as is for the betterment of the community and the enjoyment of those of us whom live nearby. Thank you for your consideration. Chris Pliha 12 Anondale Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Craig Mueller<craig.mueller@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 8:56 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposed Project Dear Ben, As a Port Street resident,I am writing you to express my opposition regarding Hines development of 4302 Ford Road. I am vehemently opposed to this project for the following reasons: 1)Harbor View residents pay enormous taxes to live here and do not need the increased stress that an additional condo,but most likely apartments will bring at the edge of our community. 2)The project is a public safety risk that could result in injuries and possibly deaths. The project as designed will create a major hazard at the entrance with cars speeding up a ramp with their view possibly blinded from small children and bikes at the top of the ramp.The project is a threat to the safety of our kids and the community. 3) The communities enjoyment and use of the park will be greatly impeded. 4)While the developer(Hines)has suggested they will build Condos,in all reality they will likely build apartments for three reasons: a)the financing for apartments is much more favorable than the financing for condos 2)If Hines were to build condos,Hines would have ongoing liability for construction defects for 10 years which is why very few developers build condos. With apartment development the liability is much less. 3)Once the apartment is completed and leased itis much easier to sell than a bunch of condos. In either case-condos or apartments,I am a NO vote. Sincerely, Craig Mueller - 2015 Port Chelsea Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Gunnar Gooding<Gunnar@select.com> Sent: Saturday, May 04,2019 8:11 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road I am a resident in Bonita Canyon and want to express my opposition to the project proposed for 4302 Ford Road. I have serious concerns regarding safety and traffic. The rush hours in the morning and evening are awful surrounding the intersection of Macarther and Bonita Canyon/Ford Road and this added density will make things exponentially worse. Please don't allow this development to proceed. Gunar Gooding 21 Montgomery Newport Beach,CA 92660 949-856-4611 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Amy Haggard<amyhaggard@me.com> Sent: Monday,April 22, 2019 3:42 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road As a Port Street Resident I have very serious concerns about this project and it's impact on our community. Please advise me of the next meeting so I may voice my concerns in public. Thank you, Amy Haggard 1818 Port Margate Sent from my Whone j Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Tom Orbe<tom.orbe@wahoos.me> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 3:51 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford road project Hi, As a concerned homeowner of Newport Beach, writing to object to the condo project on Ford road as it presents a significant safety issue to the children of the neighborhood and all those that will visit the park and facilities. Additionally,it will have a significant traffic impact as already in the morning and evening the area going in and out of the neighborhood is impacted. The contingent liability of having this in our neighborhood is significant. Below is the quoted specific safety concern amongst other safety issues inherent with this project The hazardous design at the entrance has cars coming up a ramp with little visibility of kids or bikes at the end of the ramp. Delivery trucks which already have limited visibility will have come out the same entrance only backwards, going uphill, around a 90-degree turn....then once on Ford Rd they will be pointed the wrong direction and will have to go back and forth about 4. times to reverse 180-degree direction presenting traffic issues and exasperating the traffic and safety issues. Additionally, a minor issue is the aesthetics are not in keeping with the neighborhood or park area. Please discontinue this project as it is a certain safety hazard and the city should not accept the risk. Regards, Tom Orbe 1930 port laurent Newport Beach, ca 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: lames Teng<tengj@ymail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03,2019 5:48 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners To Mr Bzdeba, My name is lames Teng and I moved to Newport Beach almost 10 years ago.The natural beauty, peacefulness and family friendly environment were reasons my wife and I purchased here(Bonita Canyon community)to raise our family.Over the years, I have seen increasing traffic and road noise(we lived next to Bonita Canyon Or), reckless driving as well as raising crime in our area. Please do not approve the 21-unit condo/apartment development at the corner of MacArthur and Bonita Canyon Road as this will lead to worsening traffic and decreasing public safety as well as increasing road noise. Thank you. James and Catlin Teng 52 Victoria Newport Beach Sent from my Phone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Caitlin Purdy<caitlinpurdy01@gmail.cc m> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 1:27 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal Dear Mr. Zdeba, It has come to my attention that there is a project being proposed at 4302 Ford Road to which I am completely opposed. It is my understanding that there is no real need for this project and that it will impact the safety of the children and other members of our community. In addition, I believe it will negatively impact the quality of life for myself and my neighbors. It will also decrease the property value of our home. Mr. Zdeba,please stop this development project. Thank you. Caitlin Purdy Resident of 1842 Port Sheffield Place,Newport Beach Sent from my iPhone 1 d . 5 �;y .i r I '�'� a � '•• J�qx w t. At . s 'l 1 5 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Janice Grace<janicegrace@cox.net> Sent: Monday,April 22, 2019 5:17 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Ramirez,Gregg;Alford, Patrick;Campbell,Jim;Jurjis, Seimone; Ghosn,Samir Subject: 4302 Ford Road Attachments: imagel.jpeg Dear Newport Beach City Building Officials, I urge you to reject the proposal for a zoning change at 4302 Ford Road. Adding the amount of traffic to an already busy area frequented by small children is a danger to our community. To squeeze in the proposed driveway at a weird angle not designed to accept a driveway creates an unnecessary hazard. Also, the added number of cars to accommodate the additional number of residents will undoubtedly impact parking for the park. You can see in the attached picture how heavily parked the street is on weekends. It just isn't the right place for that kind of project. Rezoning that land will not restrict the proposed developer from developing apartments instead of condos, either. It is said that the developer plans to decide after zoning approval whether to build condos or apartments. This sounds like subterfuge —like they are hoping to diminish public opposition to the project by giving the impression that condos (homeowners) instead of apartments (transient renters) will be built. I ask that you protect the community from creating a use for that land which is not in the best interest of the community. Also, I ask that you add my email address or tell me how to add myself to the email list of public notifications concerning this issue. Thank you, Janice Grace kIk 2007 Port Cardiff PI I 949 413 7848 cell I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Danah Stimpson<d.stimpson@me.com> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 1:06 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners Subject: Proposed condo units at Old Ford Rd. Having been a resident in Bonita Canyon for 18 years(and having raised 3 kids during that time) I can attest to the already extremely dangerous traffic issues that exist in and around the the intersections at Bonita Canyon Rd.and Mesa View and Bonita Canyon Rd.And Mac Arthur Blvd. The left turn lanes are not adequate to accommodate the traffic from either of the stop signs/lights creating backup at the intersections;cars pulling out of stopped traffic into fast moving lanes and drivers trying to wedge into left turn lanes......This is the CURRENT situation!There are numerous ball parks and bike paths where kids enjoy a slower paced Old Ford road that dead ends in a park. Please understand the need for families with children to keep these rare spaces relatively"open".Communities all over Orange County are finding the lifestyle once afforded them (with their tax dollars) being"robbed"by greedy developers. Please understand that families and parks are what bring stability to a community.There is so little park space and refuge from speeding cars and trucks in Newport Beach now. It is a sad commentary on the "value system "of our community leaders. Where is the Botanic Garden?A community farm or vegetable garden?Mission Viejo is now incorporating these healthy concepts into their strategic planning rather than covering every square inch of open land with another"development." Please consider healthy options for this use of land and not endanger the kids that live here and would be impacted by the added menace of more traffic! Danah Stimpson Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa--Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Houshang's Cox<houshid@cox.net> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 12:43 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed 21 unit condo complex Hello Ben Zdeba; As a resident of the Bonita Canyon Community, I wish to register my opposition to the proposed 21-unit condo/apartment development at the corner of MacArthur and Bonita Canyon Road, adjacent to the Bonita Canyon Sports Parks and the Port Streets. There's already a lot of traffic on this stretch of Bonita Canyon Road and this new project would make things even worse. Please bring my objection to the attention of the Planning Commission. Thanks, Houshang Dezfulian 80 Victoria Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Lisa<Ihammer759@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03,201911:38 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed project near Bonita canyon Hello Ben My name is Lisa Hammer and I'm a resident in Bonita Canyon. I'm writing to you really from personal experience of what a negative I know this project will have in terms of noise,traffic and congestion .We previously owned a home in which our backyard was backed to Bonita Canyon for 13 years. We invested many many thousands in upgrades because we thought we were going to stay there forever. Well,the noise was so horrible from the cars we couldn't sleep in our bedroom anymore,couldn't open our windows for fresh air or use our backyard .We couldn't live in it anymore. It was gorgeous and when we went to sell it we heard "beautiful home but the noise is so bad "... "great home but how can you bbq in the backyard with all the car noise".This was a nightmare for us and we had to take a significant loss on our home because No One wanted to deal with those circumstances when spending on a high end house.That was bad enough but to hear that you want to propose another imposing property in a highly traveled area .This area will have compromised air quality from all the cars and it will be a cluster trust me from someone who endured it without this additional property. It will ruin the area . Regards...Lisa Hammer Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9.2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Elissa Zelner<elissagzelner@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03,2019 9:17 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Opposition to the 4302 Ford Road Project from a Port Streets Resident May 3,2019 Dear Mr.Zdeba, I live at 1835 Port Abbey Place.Yesterday evening,a neighbor made me aware of the proposed project at 4302 Ford Road.I was astonished that I knew nothing about this project,especially since it is well into the initial planning stages.I actually find it somewhat deceptive that there wasn't more widespread communication so more neighbors could have ample opportunity to voice their concerns. I gained access to some information on the project.I would like to mention a few of my concerns. First,the parking for potential residents in the structure will not be adequate thereby forcing overflow into the adjacent parking lot at the park as well as onto Ford Road,which has already been impacted by parking for soccer practice and ball games at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Sometimes we see spillage onto Newport Hills West or even Port Sheffield. The additional cars of these new residents and their visitors,competing for parking with the public who are using the park and Sports Park,will only make the parking situation worse and cause even more parking traffic to move deeper into our Port Streets Family Community where we have many children at play crossing the streets. Last evening,I was coming home at 6:15 pm and had to wait,for quite a while,at the stop sign on the corner of Mesa View and Ford.I could not go straight on Ford to our community entrance until the cars in front of me were able to tum onto Mesa View,which they could not do because the red light at Bonita Canyon created retrograde congestion on Mesa View and then Ford. Can you only imagine how this small,confined area is in the morning when families are heading to CDM for school and to work.It is pretty bad! I've heard that some drivers who have been waiting a long time to turn left onto Bonita Canyon have even made the left tum after the light turns red.Now imagine the further impact on this area of our neighborhood with all those additional cars trying to leave this small,locked-in area for work and school in the morning hours and come home at the end of the day.Compound that with the soccer practice traffic and parking for games in the late afternoon/early evenings and on weekends.It will make a problematic situation that much more difficult. Also,the increased congestion of this egress area in the mornings will force some of our neighbors to seek exit from our community by going through the less congested yet more inconvenient other three portals in order to avoid the increased Ford/Mesa View congestion. This will have a cascading effect of increasing traffic on Port Seabourne,the only street that allows us access to the other entry/exit gates,and therefore will increase the number of cars passing in front of Anderson Elementary School.More car traffic passing by our neighborhood elementary school when young children are walking to school and crossing this street! This is not desirable from a safety point of view either. Many in our community also rely on the bike path and the sidewalks adjacent to the proposed project to travel to and from CDM,the park,and for recreational bike use. The poorly situated and poorly designed entrance/exit of the complex will be extremely dangerous for pedestrians and bikers alike.Also,all those additional cars and service vehicles entering and exiting the proposed complex will also greatly effect the small cul-de-sac area where much of the foot and bike traffic converge.This is not safe for our children nor any of our community members. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Court Purdy<cpurdy02@gn il.com> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 8:57 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal Dear Mr. Zdeba, It has come to my attention that there is a project being proposed at 4302 Ford Road to which I am completely opposed. I am an owner at 1842 Port Sheffield. I have not encountered a single person on my street or the neighborhood as a whole that is in favor of this project or can see the upside to approve this project. To the contrary, the overwhelming belief is that it will cause more traffic congestion, impeded safety of our children and neighbors who use the intended areas and will basically reduce our home values and quality of life as a port street community. Mr. Zdeba, please stop this development project. Thank you. Court B. Purdy, Esq. 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Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Aidan Purdy<aidancpurdy@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 8:42 AM To. Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Road Proposal Dear Mr. Zdeba, It has come to my attention that there is a project being proposed at 4302 Ford Roadto which I am completely opposed. It is my understanding that there is no real need for this project and that it will impact the safety of the children and other members of our community. In addition, I believe it will negatively impact the quality of life for myself and my neighbors. It will also decrease the property value of our home. Mr.Zdeba,please stop this development project. Thank you. Aidan Purdy Resident of 1842 Port Sheffield Place,Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kathy Purdy<kathypurdy4@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 8:13 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal Dear Mr.Zdeba, It has come to my attention that there is a project being proposed at 4302 Ford Road to which I am completely opposed. It is my understanding that there is no real need for this project and that it will impact the safety of the children and other members of our community. In addition, I believe it will negatively impact the quality of life for myself and my neighbors. It will also decrease the property value of our home. Mr. Zdeba,please stop this development project. Thank you. Kathy Purdy Owner of 1842 Port Sheffield Place,Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Craig Gordon<craigagordon4@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 22, 2019 2:02 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road-proposed multi unit project Benjamin I'm writing to you today to express my deep concern over the proposed multi unit project at 4302 Ford Road. My understanding is that this property has been and is currently zoned as utility use.Changing it to a multi family use would create significant issues for those that use the parks and those that live in the surrounding neighborhood These issues include-Safety- Access to this property as a high density, multi unit dwelling(condo or apartments)would bring significant additional traffic down the street that is surrounded by public parks and sports fields. It would also very likely cause people that live in the proposed multi unit project,to park on the streets around the park as well as in the park parking lot(which we all know will happen even if signs are posted not to do so).This would require sports park users to park in the Port Streets neighborhood and cross Ford Road to access the sports park, risking newly created traffic(this is usually small children playing soccer). Allowing this property to be re-zoned would also bring unwelcome parking into the Port Streets neighborhood,as there is never enough parking to support the density of units. Even though parking zoning may only require 1 or 2 spaces, realistically thgre will be more cars that need to find a place somewhere to park Noise of the pickle ball courts. These courts are an asset to our community and were placed at great expense to the public in a location that would be of minimal noise impact to residents. Placing a multi unit residential project very close to these courts will very likely cause future complaints from the people living in this new property. This could result in the courts being removed, repurposed or limited in use,to address these future noise concerns. This would not be fair to the Newport Beach taxpayers that paid for these courts to be installed and currently enjoy the benefit of these facilities. All of which could be avoided by not changing the current uses of this property to housing. If this property is no longer needed by the utilities company as it has always been zoned,I would think it would be much more appropriate to have the City purchase it for an extension of the parks that surrounds the area and is more conducive to its use. I would appreciate you letting me know of any future hearing dates discussing this project as well as sharing my concerns with the appropriate people that will be reviewing and voting on this matter. Thank you in advance for your consideration Sincerely Craig Gordon 1845 Port Ashley PI Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Karen Taxman<karentaxman@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03,2019 7:51 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: No on 4302 Ford Road Project Mr. Zdeba, I would like to register my concerns with you regarding the above project next to my Port Streets home. As you have likely heard in spades I am also greatly concerned about traffic, noise levels,aesthetics and most importantly safety. This particular area is extremely busy with children passing through to school or going to various practices at the park,adult walkers/runners/bikers/dog walkers and commuting cars. The risk of accidents there is way too high. This project,while would likely be attractive on the inside and well-constructed,should be placed somewhere else where there is more room for all of the traffic from both residents&their guests and commercial vehicles. This project seems like it's being squeezed into this space just because it could be and that's NO reason to build it. Thank you, Karen Taxman Port Streets Resident Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 As I understand it an EIR report is not required at this time. I strongly believe one must be done. The CA standards to not apply to the situation we have before you. When I attended the Planning Commission meeting I invited all of the committee members to drive over during peak rush hour when residents,children,workers etc.are entering and leaving the community. It is a traffic nightmare. You may just see this as an inconvenience but it is more than that. It is another safety issue. People are waiting in long lines turning left or right from the east to get onto Mesa View. All it takes to make it even worse is for one nimrod to block the left hand of the two tum lanes not allowing others to line up to turn left. The lines are long andthen what happens is everyone has been waiting so long that when the light turns red at least 2-3 cars ran the red light. With the addition of 21 homes this traffic nightmare will only worsen creating another safety issue. Safety is my number one concern but I do have others which pertain more to the design of the building structure. The developer states that the project will not create any light pollution. I strongly disagree. How do you build a three story building with decks that face the park and the homes on Port Sheffield and Port Abbey and not have light shining down on the homes. Whether people have their outdoor lights on or lights on in their homes, there will be light shining down on the residents. In addition to the building light there will be car headlights shining in to the homes on the end of Port Sheffield and Port Abbey. I understand the prior Phase 1 Environmental Assessment documents prepared in 2015 indicated that there are clear reasons to perform a full EIR. I feel that the renderings presented to your commission are extremely misleading. They show the existing mature trees which they state in their plan that all 12 Eucalyptus trees will be removed. The renderings give you a belief that the project as well as the AT&T building will be covered by trees. The renderings are further misleading because they imply the parking at the AT&T building is part of the complex which we know it isnot. Furthermore, the renderings do not show the entrance to the parking garage or delivery area. So many of the Port Street homeowners are not aware of the proposed project. I believe an exception should have been made to the requirement that notice must be given to those within 300'of the development. By default of the 300'requirement,no one needs to be made aware the proposal before your committee. I have talked to many residents of the community who were shocked to not have heard anything about the project. I strongly urge you to listen to the voices of the community and put a STOP to this development. I feel that the best use for the land is for the city to-approach AT&T again to negotiate a purchase and expand the park that is clearly appreciated by the citizens of Newport Beach and many others.. Thank you for helping protect the safety of our children and community. Regards, Diane Homby 1842 Port Abbey Place Planning Commission-May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Diane Hornby<Itlpeas@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 10:59 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposed Project Dear Ben, My name is Diane Hornby and I have been a resident at 1842 Port Abbey for 22 years. My husband and I moved to this community to raise our two young children because it was a safe and wonderful family oriented community surrounded by wonderful parks and terrific schools. Before your commission is a plan from the Hines Co.to develop 4302 Ford Road in to a 21 unit condominium project or possibly a 21 unit apartment complex. The determination apparently is to be decided by the developer at a later date if the project is approved. I am sincerely asking you to review the concerns from all the owners in the Harbor View Community/Port Streets regarding the public safety of this project. If you or anyone on the planning commission cares about the public safety which would be grossly compromised if this project is passed by you and your committee,you will deny the application and put a STOP to this project. The hazardous design of the project is a tremendous infringement of the public's enjoyment and safety at the park. The means for entering and exiting the project to the parking garage are a disaster waiting to happen. How can it ever be safe for trucks ie:trash,postal,delivery,moving trucks and so many more to back up the driveway going uphill,on ablind 90 degree curve,over a bike path and sidewalk be safe. It would be extremely negligible for the city to approve such a dangerous design. Is the city willing to take responsibility if someone is hit or even worse killed. No one needs to live the grief and loss that the family lives with every day of the young 8 year old boy who was run over and killed by the trash truck in Newport Heights. Regarding proposed underground parking,the project may conform to the parking standards as set by the city but there is no way the layout will provide adequate parking for the residents and their guests. The overflow of cars will no doubt fall in to the city park parking lot adjacent to the property. The numbers to not add up to provide a minimum two cars per home. The tandem parking would only accommodate one home per tandem. If the 4 bedroom homes have four drivers that would further be reason for more parking. There are only a few spaces on the street with the rest marked NO PARKING on Ford Road. If the project is turned in to apartment the problem will only worsen. A four bedroom home rented to college kids potentially with two students per room would create a need for eight spaces. The project would not be able to accommodate the needs and they would ultimately park in the only place available-the park parking lot. Ray Lawler stated they would monitor it but when asked how,he did not have an answer. You and I both know posting PARK PARKING ONLY would be ignored by the residents of 4302 Ford Road. Does the City of Newport Beach want to agree to post someone in the parking lot or the take on the responsibility to tow any violators? Where will all the families who are parking for soccer games,birthday parties,pickle ball games,basketball games etc.park? The city has built a wonderful park that is used by many but where will everyone park when spaces are taken by the residents or guests of 4302 Ford Road?? Another important concern and liability is the easy access for residents and guests to enter thru the gate bordering . the pool.There is no doubt in my mind that this will become an additional liability if the gate is left unsecured. Does the city want to allow a project with access to a pool adjacent to a park especially one with a tot lot so close? Does the city want to accept the liability of a child drowning in the pool because they permitted the project to be developed? Ray Lawler from the Hines Co.and as you know is also a Port Street resident,held an informal meeting in the park across from the proposed project on April 29th.The meeting was not publicized however there were over 70 angry residents. In attendance was a representative from the Newport Mesa School Board who informed Mr.Lawler that the school board was unaware of the proposed development and was quite shocked to have learned of it the day of this meeting. She was disappointed and surprised that the Hines Co.had not reached out to them to discuss the - project. She stated that the district has been working hard to improve the traffic congestion to and from CDM HS which I have personally lived thru for 8 years. She stated that they are working on encouraging children to walk or ride their bikes to school.How can we possibly promote this if you are going to create a death trap for them going to and from the Harbor View Community. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Rick Zelner<relbz@cox.net> Sent: Thursday, May 02,2019 9:45 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal Dear Mr.Zdeba: I am writing to express my grave concerns regarding the proposed 20 unit project on 4302 Ford Road. I have lived on Port Abbey since 1989 and have seen the area grow into a wonderful community. Unfortunately,the downside of growth is congestion. Ford road has taken a tremendous hit with the development of Buffalo Ranch. Entrance and exit from Ford to MacArthur or across MacArthur is tenuous and we have seen a variety of serious accidents in this area. Placing 20 more units nearly abutting this area clearly would be of high risk/dangerous not only to vehicles but to bikers and foot traffic who frequently use the nearby area for recreation. Additionally, it should be obvious to anyone familiar with the small isolated parcel surrounded by noncommercial public land,that the unusual wedge shaped building design, is a haphazard attempt to squeeze out as many units as possible in a small area that should be reserved for noncommercial public use. Little thought was given to the.safety of the build,and the safety of those that will be living in, living by and commuting around the project. Serious consideration should not only be given to the safety of the project on this isolated parcel but the impact on the quality of life in our community. Access to our park,use of our park, noise created from the proposed complex, and traffic congestion will dramatically deteriorate the quality and happiness of those living in our residential community. I am hoping for the sake of our community you will oppose any project proposed for this Ford Road Area. Sincerely, Richard Zelner, M.D 1835 Port Abbey, Newport Beach, Ca Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Peter Reynolds<peter.a.reynolds@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 8:25 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: I am against the 4302 Ford Road proposed apartments/condos Hello, I am a Port Street resident. I am against the 4302 Ford Road proposed apartments/condos. It will put our children's safety at risk,the city liable, and will impede on our enjoyment of the park. Thank you, Peter Reynolds Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Sarah Russell <sarahjrusseII04@gmaii.com> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 8:18 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: I am against the 4302 Ford Road proposed apartments/condos Hello, I am a port street resident. I am against the 4302 Ford Road proposed apartments/condos. It will put our children's safety at risk, the city liable, and will impede on our enjoyment of the park. Thank you, Sarah Russell f Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Sean Hanna <sean.hanna@studentdiscounts.com> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 2:55 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Opposed to proposed condos/apartments at 4302 Ford Road Dear Mr.Zdeba, I'm opposed to the proposed building project at the corner of Bonita Canyon &MacArthur. 1)The proposed building adds too many units on too small a parcel of land. 2) Building a multi-story, multi-tenant apartment or condo building next to a neighborhood of multimillion dollar single-family homes is not a good fit for the neighborhood. It's very out of place. 3)This project will bring additional daily traffic and parking congestion to an area that is already impacted in the mornings, afternoons/evenings and on weekends. 4)The builder of these apartments/condos alleges that Portstreets residents want this project in part because they don't like underutilized space.This is not true.All of the neighbors in our portstreets e-mail group are very opposed to this project. S) It is unreasonable to allow one building/builder to negatively affect a whole neighborhood. Please do not allow this project to be approved/built. Sincerely, Sean Hanna Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Please reconsider this proposed Newport House project and require at the very least an EIR. Thank you, Jalee Simaan E Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Anne-Marie Angeloff<amangeloff@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 22, 2019 3:46 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Dear Mr.Zdeba, I have recently become aware of the multi unit project being considered on Ford Road near the park. I want to let you know that I am opposed to this project. As a citizen of Newport Beach for 13 years I have become increasingly aware of the increased traffic in our city. I am currently living in "the Port Streets". My son plays soccer at the park and my girls ride their bikes to play tennis at the tennis courts on Ford Road. I am very,very concerned about the increased traffic in the area if you were to allow this proposed condo/apartment complex to go through. It is already a dangerous area for our children and I think that if you allow this to go through it will show the priority of money over the safety of our children. I will continue to speak out on this proposal and will encourage my friends to do the same. I encourage you to put the safety of our residents at the top of your list. This proposal is only lining the pockets of developers and does nothing to enhance the value of our amazing city. Thank you for your time... Sincerely, Anne-Marie Angeloff 2345 Port Carlisle Place Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 there are on our whole Port Street block! You can count on third cars,teen drivers, adult children living at home, housekeepers,tutors,nannies, delivery personnel and other support staff members for each unit and for the complex. There will clearly be too much traffic and too little parking. Additionally, it is impossible to protect Bonita Canyon Sports Park users and nearby residents from inevitable traffic accidents with the proposedbottle-neck plan for the 4302 Ford Road apartment/condo project. Please do not rezone 4302 Ford Road from Public Facilities to Mutilple-Unit Residential or amend the general plan to allow"Newport House"to be built. Thank you, Denise and Tim Schoenberg 1948 Port Albans Place Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Dense Schoenberg<dgschoenberg@gmail.com> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 3:20 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; planningcommissionrs@newportbeachca.gov; citycouncil@newportbeach.gov; aharp@newportbeach.gov Subject: Request for EIR and consideration of Port Street neighbors for 4302 Ford Road-too much traffic-too little parking Mr. Zdeba and Planning Commissioners, We strongly oppose the proposal to shoe-horn 21 residential units into the parcel adjacent to the Bonita Canyon Sports Park at 4302 Ford Road. Our objections are based mainly on the danger created by the additional traffic on Old Ford Road and in the Sports Park parking lot.However,it is also evident that the massive.three-story apartment/condo building and its amenities will have a significant,negative and noisy environmental impact on the quality of life and privacy of families in the existing Harbor View Homes tract. The South Elevation features a nearly 37 foot wall of windows to light up the night for outer loop residents of Port Sheffield, Port Abbey,Port Margate and Port Charles. The south facing 21 family lighted party/pool area is also sure to provide significant noise pollution at night. Although the developer claims to have ample,tandem underground parking,a brief google search reveals that, in real life, car juggling is unpopular and inconvenient. People hate it and go to avoid using it. The project's own renderings illustrate how the adjacent above-ground city parking spaces will be much more convenient for the use of the project's residents and guests. • The city parking spaces are already precious commodities after school and on weekends. • The additional traffic volume will pose a danger to young lives,as children excitedly pour in and out of their family vehicles on their way to and from the tot lot, soccer practices and games on the city's facilities. • Also impacted and endangerd by the increased traffic of 21 households will be adult park users, (tennis,pickle ball,basketball,walkers and joggers) CdM students,bicyclists, and current vehicle users of Ford Road. • The additional"through"traffic will also zoom past unprotected young athletes exiting their vehicles to play soccer on the fields at the western corner of Ford and Mesa View. The dwelling units are not small. They are all the approximate sizes of the nearby original Port Street models. (Monaco: 1,475 to Palermo: 2,259)There are more homes at Newport House than Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Robin Nasser<robin_nasser@cox.net> Sent: Sunday, May 05,2019 2:26 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project Dear Mr.Zdeba: I am opposed to the 21-unit condo development project for safety and traffic reasons.This proposed project impedes upon the use and enjoyment of the surrounding park areas.The current single"one- way"egress/ingress does not allow for service vehicles to"pull-through"; rather the vehicles are forced to back-up for exit purposes causing a potential safety issue for kids and adults utilizing the shared sidewalk.There is also a noise factor with trucks with their"warning bells"sounding while backing up, disrupting the peace.Traffic will undoubtedly be more impacted than it is today with additional residents and their vehicles. In addition,the native species of plants and animals,some which may already be extinct or in danger that live in that space,will be displaced and forced to migrate elsewhere. The existing and unsecured AT&T station is plastered with "Hazardous Waste"signs, including potential lead exposure,which also pose a great safety concern. I am requesting a full Environmental Impact Report be required before Hines be allowed to move forward. I am also requesting Hines to reconfigure their entry/exit point from a single driveway to multiple driveways for safety reasons and consider downsizing the number of units in this 1.06 acre . cramped space to incorporate these safety features appropriately. Respectfully, Robin Nasser Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: David Verfaillie<david_verfaillie@yahoo.com> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 11:36 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project I'm very concerned about the safety of this project. I live on Port Abbey and have two I-year old twins and we walk to the Bonita Canyon Sports Park many times a week. I have safety concerns about the design of the entrance and where it is, and how that will create unsafe conditions for cars exiting, especially delivery trucks. The increased traffic is all a big concern for me. I feel the current project is dangerous and will negatively impact the community. Please reconsider your initial report. Thanks, David Verfaillie Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jeff Creamer<amcabatementservice@hotmail.com> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 12:11 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Oppose the New Condo on Ford Rd Hello, I'm a resident in Bonita Canyon and absolutely oppose the new Condo development on Ford Rd. We have lived in this residence for almost 16 yrs and have seen the traffic that increase tremendously over the yrs. We don't need anymore traffic than we already have now. Respectfully, Jeff Creamer President/Director AMC Abatement Service,Inc. 48 Whitehall Newport Beach, CA 92660 Ph: 949-254-0270 Fx: 951-273-3442 amcabatementserviceghotmail.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: andrea creamer<andrea.creamer@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Saturday,May 04, 201912:02 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Potential condominium project Ford Road As a resident of the neighborhood Bonita Canyon in Newport Beach I would like to voice my opinion against the potential condominium project off Ford Road. Having lived in this home for 15 years I have seen first hand the increase in traffic. Our home backs up to Bonita Canyon. A few years ago we considered moving to another area in the city,but had a difficult time selling because potential buyers complained it was too loud. Adding this condo complex would greatly increase traffic which leads to the devaluation of our home. I am asking you not to allow this to be built. It's bad for current residence. With gratitude, Andrea Creamer Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Thank you, Julie Chiaverini 1848 Port Abbey Place www.JustRightLiteracy.com @Just_Right_Lit Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: julie Chiaverini<jchiaver@gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 11:40 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Apartment/Condo Project Dear Ben, I am writing with serious concerns about the 4302 Ford Road Apartment or Condo Project being proposed. I am a homeowner in the Port Streets neighborhood and have young children.My family and I have strong concerns about the traffic, safety, and increased class size at Andersen Elementary School that this new project would bring. Traffic: o The increased use of Ford Rd. for the project will cause even more gridlock traffic to the 3-way stop sign at rush hour times.As a resident on Port Abbey(2nd street from entrance to the neighborhood)this will severely impact my ability to enter& exit the neighborhood.Additionally,without enough parking available,residents and visitors of 4302 Ford Road will continue to park within in our neighborhood and on my street. • Safety: o This is the largest concern we have. The increased number of people and cars will greatly impact our neighborhood safety. We chose this neighborhood because of it's close-knit families,with more families being able to access our neighborhood I am concerned about the rise in safety for my children. o Additionally,the entrance to 4302 Ford Road causes great safety risks to the children and families that use Bonita Canyon Sports Park. The shared use of the parking lot will endanger children and bicyclists that will be using the space. I recognize many blind spots within the parking lot already and the addition of more vehicles and delivery trucks will put children's lives at risk as they walk to/from the Park. o It is my understanding that delivery trucks will need to use Bonita Canyon Sports Park parking lot to back out of 4302 Ford Road,which will cause serious concerns for the pedestrians, children, and bicyclists that regularly use that sidewalk and street. • Elementary School Class Size o We chose the Port Streets neighborhood for its exceptional elementary school, Roy O. Andersen. With the addition of more housing,the class sizes of the school will most likely increase.With some class sizes already exceeding 30+ students,this is a big concern for our children's education. We chose Andersen Elementary School for high academic standard and close relationships that our children build with their teachers. With larger class sizes, our children will not be receiving the best education possible. I would be happy to meet in person to discuss this issues in more detail at any time. Please help us in protecting the safety of our children& community and enjoyment of our neighborhood parks by denying the request to build apartment/condos at 4302 Ford Road. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jennifer Frazier<JFrazier@VillaReal Estate.coi Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 11:19 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project Hello Mr. Zebda- I'm writing to express my opposition to the 4302 Ford Road project. As a homeowner in Bonita Canyon,this project will negatively impact our home values and safety for a plethora of reasons. We do not need the extra traffic and the proposed layout for deliveries and trash removal are not acceptable as is. The overflow parking will end up at the park which is not what that lot is intended for. Please do not allow this project to proceed. Thank you, Jennifer Frazier/Real Estate Professional VYLLA M. 949 400 9984 F. 949 5314368 VILLA REAL ESTATE 450 NEWPORT CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 100 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92660 JFrazieroVi Ila Real Estate.com Jen niferFrazierReal Estate.com VILLAREALESTATE.COM DRE No. 0196652 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Chris Pliha <cpliha@yahoo.com> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 9:14 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners Subject: Ford Road Residential Project Mr. Zdeba, My family is a resident of the Bonita Canyon neighborhood and I grew up in Newport Beach, graduating from Corona del Mar High School in 1989.While I understand and can appreciate that a certain level of residential and commercial development is inevitable and beneficial to our community,this project seems excessive. The intersection of MacArthur and Ford Road has had substantial development over the years beginning with the build out of Bonita Canyon Road,the Bluffs and the Bonita Canyon neighborhood we live in and ending with the completion of the bike path,parking lot and landscaping of the South East comer of this intersection. The development of the Bonita Canyon Park Sports Park,tennis courts, soccer field,pickle ball courts and adjacent parking lot has created a fun area for our local families to enjoy the outdoors close by our homes. I believe the forced insertion of a 21 unit complex into this small area will substantially disrupt the harmony of this area. Furthermore,the project would create a potential public safety issue with the increased traffic on what is now a quiet road and park that is often full of kids and family members. My humble opinion is that this small sliver of land would be best served left as is for the betterment of the community and the enjoyment of those of us whom live nearby. Thank you for your consideration. Chris Pliha 12 Anondale Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Craig Mueller<craig.mueller@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 8:56 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposed Project Dear Ben, As a Port Street resident,I am writing you to express my opposition regarding Hines development of 4302 Ford Road. I am vehemently opposed to this project for the following reasons: I)Harbor View residents pay enormous taxes to live here and do not need the increased stress that an additional condo,but most likely apartments will bring at the edge of our community. 2)The project is a public safety risk that could result in injuries and possibly deaths. The project as designed will create a major hazard at the entrance with cars speeding up a ramp with their view possibly blinded from small children and bikes at the top of the ramp.The project is a threat to the safety of our kids and the community. 3) The communities enjoyment and use of the park will be greatly impeded. 4)While the developer(Hines)has suggested they will build Condos,in all reality they will likely build apartments for three reasons: a)the financing for apartments is much more favorable than the financing for condos 2)If Hines were to build condos,Hines would have ongoing liability for construction defects for 10 years which is why very few developers build condos. With apartment development the liability is much less. 3)Once the apartment is completed and leased it is much easier to sell than a bunch of condos. In either case-condos or apartments,I am a NO vote. Sincerely, Craig Mueller 2015 Port Chelsea Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Gunnar Gooding<Gunnar@select.com> Sent: Saturday,May 04, 2019 8:11 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road I am a resident in Bonita Canyon and want to express my opposition to the project proposed for 4302 Ford Road. I have serious concerns regarding safety and traffic. The rush hours in the morning and evening are awful surrounding the intersection of Macarther and Bonita Canyon/Ford Road and this added density will make things exponentially worse. Please don't allow this development to proceed. Gunar Gooding 21 Montgomery Newport Beach,CA 92660 949-856-4611 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Amy Haggard<amyhaggard@me.com> Sent: Monday,April 22, 2019 3:42 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road As a Port Street Resident I have very serious concerns about this project and it's impact on our community. Please advise me of the next meeting so I may voice my concerns in public. Thank you, Amy Haggard 1818 Port Margate Sent from my Whone I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Tom Orbe<tom.orbe@wahoos.me> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2019 3:51 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford road project Hi, As a concerned homeowner of Newport Beach, writing to object to the condo project on Ford road as it presents a significant safety issue to the children of the neighborhood and all those that will visit the park and facilities. Additionally, it will have a significant traffic impact as already in the morning and evening the area going in and out of the neighborhood is impacted. The contingent liability of having this in our neighborhood is significant. Below is the quoted specific safety concern amongst other safety issues inherent with this project The hazardous design at the entrance has cars coming up a ramp with little visibility of kids or bikes at the end of the 'ramp. Delivery trucks which already have limited visibility will have come out the same entrance only backwards, going uphill, around a 90-degree turn....then once on Ford Rd they will be pointed the wrong direction and will have to go back and forth about 4 times to reverse 180-degree direction presenting traffic issues and exasperating the traffic and safety issues. Additionally, a minor issue is the aesthetics are not in keeping with the neighborhood or park area. Please discontinue this project as it is a certain safety hazard and the city should not accept the risk. Regards, Tom Orbe 1930 port laurent Newport Beach, ca 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: James Teng<tengj a@ymail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03,2019 5:48 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners To Mr Bzdeba, My name is James Teng and I moved to Newport Beach almost 10 years ago.The natural beauty, peacefulness and family friendly environment were reasons my wife and I purchased here(Bonita Canyon community)to raise our family.Over the years, I have seen increasing traffic and road noise(we lived next to Bonita Canyon Dr), reckless driving as well as raising crime in our area.Please do not approve the 21-unit condo/apartment development at the corner of MacArthur and Bonita Canyon Road as this will lead to worsening traffic and decreasing public safety as well as increasing road noise. Thank you. James and Catlin Teng 52 Victoria Newport Beach Sent from my Whone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Caitlin Purdy<caitlinpurdy01@gmail.coi Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 1:27 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal Dear Mr. Zdeba, It has come to my attention that there is a project being proposed at 4302 Ford Road to which I am completely opposed. It is my understanding that there is no real need for this project and that it will impact the safety of the children and other members of our community. In addition, I believe it will negatively impact the quality of life for myself and my neighbors. It will also decrease the property value of our home. Mr. Zdeba, please stop this development project. Thank you. Caitlin Purdy Resident of 1842 Port Sheffield Place,Newport Beach Sent from my Whone r e nryy, 9 .6 5 ... l�kg i41 ht s I—V 17 Mrm pr4n .� ..d. ` z4M, I i I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Janice Grace<janicegrace@cox.net> Sent: Monday, April 22,2019 5:17 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Ramirez,Gregg;Alford, Patrick; Campbell,Jim;Jurjis, Seimone;Ghosn,Samir Subject: 4302 Ford Road Attachments: imagei.jpeg Dear Newport Beach City Building Officials, I urge you to reject the proposal for a zoning change at 4302 Ford Road. Adding the amount of traffic to an already busy area frequented by small children is a danger to our community. To squeeze in the proposed driveway at a weird angle not designed to accept a driveway creates an unnecessary hazard. Also, the added number of cars to accommodate the additional number of residents will undoubtedly impact parking for the park. You can see in the attached picture how heavily parked the street is on weekends. It just isn't the right place for that kind of project. Rezoning that land will not restrict the proposed developer from developing apartments instead of condos, either. It is said that the developer plans to decide after zoning approval whether to build condos or apartments. This sounds like subterfuge — like they are hoping to diminish public opposition to the project by giving the impression that condos (homeowners) instead of apartments (transient renters) will be built. I ask that you protect the community from creating a use for that land which is not in the best interest of the community. Also, I ask that you add my email address or tell me how to add myself to the email list of public notifications concerning this issue. Thank you, Janice Grace 2007 Port Cardiff PI 949 413 7848 cell Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Danah Stimpson<d.stimpson@me.com> Sent: Friday, May 03,2019 1:06 PM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Cc: Planning Commissioners Subject: Proposed condo units at Old Ford Rd. Having been a resident in Bonita Canyon for 18 years(and having raised 3 kids during that time) I can attest to the already extremely dangerous traffic issues that exist in and around the the intersections at Bonita Canyon Rd.and Mesa View and Bonita Canyon Rd.And Mac Arthur Blvd. The left turn lanes are not adequate to accommodate the traffic from either of the stop signs/lights creating backup at the intersections;cars pulling out of stopped traffic into fast moving lanes and drivers trying to wedge into left turn lanes......This is the CURRENT situation!There are numerous ball parks and bike paths where kids enjoy a slower paced Old Ford road that dead ends in a park. Please understand the need forfamilies with children to keep these rare spaces relatively"open".Communities all over Orange County are finding the lifestyle once afforded them (with their tax dollars) being"robbed "by greedy developers. Please understand that families and parks are what bring stability to a community.There is so little park space and refuge from speeding cars and trucks in Newport Beach now. It is a sad commentary on the "value system"of our community leaders. Where is the Botanic Garden?A community farm or vegetable garden?Mission Viejo is now incorporating these healthy concepts into their strategic planning rather than covering every square inch of open land with another"development." Please consider healthy options for this use of land and not endanger the kids that live here and would be impacted by the added menace of more traffic! Danah Stimpson Sent from my iPhone I i E Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Houshang's Cox<houshid@cox.net> Sent: Friday, May 03, 201912:43 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed 21 unit condo complex Hello Ben Zdeba; As a resident of the Bonita Canyon Community, I wish to register my opposition to the proposed 21-unit condo/apartment development at the comer of MacArthur and Bonita Canyon Road, adjacent to.the Bonita Canyon Sports Parks and the Port Streets. There's already a lot of traffic on this stretch of Bonita Canyon Road and this new project would make things even worse. Please bring my objection to the attention of the Planning Commission. Thanks, Houshang Dezf than 80 Victoria Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials.Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Lisa<Ihammer759@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03,2019 11:38 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed project near Bonita canyon Hello Ben My name is Lisa Hammer and I'm a resident in Bonita Canyon. I'm writing to you really from personal experience of what a negative I know this project will have in terms of noise,traffic and congestion .We previously owned a home in which our backyard was backed to Bonita Canyon for 13 years. We invested many many thousands in upgrades because we thought we were going to stay there forever. Well,the noise was so horrible from the cars we couldn't sleep in our bedroom anymore,couldn't open our windows for fresh air or use our backyard . We couldn't live in it anymore.It was gorgeous and when we went to sell it we heard."beautiful home but the noise is so bad "... "great home but how can you bbq in the backyard with all the car noise".This was a nightmare for us and we had to take a significant loss on our home because No One wanted to deal with those circumstances when spending on a high end house.That was bad enough but to hear that you want to propose another imposing property in a highly traveled area.This area will have compromised air quality from all the cars and it will be a cluster trust me from someone who endured it without this additional property . It will ruin the area . Regards...Lisa Hammer Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 . Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting. Public Comments 1 From: Elissa Zelner<elissagzelner@gma'il.com> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 9:17 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Opposition to the 4302 Ford Road Project from a Port Streets Resident May 3,2019 Dear Mr.Zdeba, I live at 1835 Port Abbey Place.Yesterday evening,a neighbor made me aware of the proposed project at 4302 Ford Road.I was astonished that I knew nothing about this project,especially since it is well into the initial planning stages.I actually find it somewhat deceptive that there wasn't more widespread communication so more neighbors could have ample opportunity to voice their concerns. I gained access to some information on the project.I would like to mention a few of my concerns. First,the parking for potential residents in the structure will not be adequate thereby forcing overflow into the adjacent parking lot at the park as well as onto Ford Road,which has already been impacted by parking for soccer practice and ball games at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park.Sometimes we see spillage onto Newport Hills West or even Port Sheffield. The additional cars of these new residents and their visitors,competing for parking with the public who are using the park and Sports Park,will only make the parking situation worse and cause even more parking traffic to move deeper into our Port Streets Family Community where we have many children at play crossing the streets. Last evening,I was coming home at 6:15 pm and had to wait,for quite a while,at the stop sign on the comer of Mesa View and Ford.I could not go straight on Ford to our community entrance until the cars in front of me were able to turn onto Mesa View,which they could not do because the red light at Bonita Canyon created retrograde congestion on Mesa View and then Ford. Can you only imagine how this small,confined area is in the morning when families are heading to CDM for school and to work.It is pretty bad!I've heard that some drivers who have been waiting a long time to turn left onto Bonita Canyon have even made the left turn after the light turns red.Now imagine the further impact on this area of our neighborhood with all those additional cars trying to leave this small,locked-in area for work and school in the morning hours and come home at the end of the day.Compound that with the soccer practice traffic and parking for games in the late afternoon/early evenings and on weekends.It will make a problematic situation that much more difficult. Also,the increased congestion of this egress area in the mornings will force some of our neighbors to seek exit from our community by going through the less congested yet more inconvenient other three portals in order to avoid the increased Ford/Mesa View congestion.This will have a cascading effect of increasing traffic on Port Seabourne,the only street that allows us access to the other entry/exit gates,and therefore will increase the number of cars passing in front of Anderson Elementary School.More car traffic passing by our neighborhood elementary school when young children are walking to school and crossing this street! This is not desirable from a safety point of view either. Many in our community also rely on the bike path and the sidewalks adjacent to the proposed project to travel to and from CDM,the park,and for recreational bike use. The poorly situated and poorly designed entrance/exit of the complex will be extremely dangerous for pedestrians and bikers alike.Also,all those additional cars and service vehicles entering and exiting the proposed complex will also greatly effect the small cul-de-sac area where much of the foot and bike traffic converge.This is not safe for our children nor any of our community members. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Court Purdy<cpurdy02@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 8:57 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal Dear Mr. Zdeba, It has come to my attention that there is a project being proposed at 4302 Ford Road to which I am completely opposed. I am an owner at 1842 Port Sheffield. I have not encountered a single person on my street or the neighborhood as a whole that is in favor of this project or can see the upside to approve this project. To the contrary, the overwhelming belief is that it will cause more traffic congestion, impeded safety of our children and neighbors who use the intended areas and will basically reduce our home values and quality of life as a port street community. Mr. Zdeba, please stop this development project. Thank you. Court B. Purdy, Esq. PAOLI & PURDY, PC 4340 Von Karman Ave., Suite 100 Newport Beach, CA 92660-2085 949/752-7711 - Office 949/752-8339 - Fax IMPORTANT NOTE: This communication and any documents,files,or previous e-mail messages attached to it from Paoli&Purdy,PC,and does constitute an electronic communication within the scope of the Electronic Communication Privacy Act, 18 USCA 2510.This communication may contain non-public,confidential, or legally privileged information intended for the sole use of the designated recipient(s).The unlawful interception, use or disclosure of such information is strictly prohibited under 18 USCA 2511 and any applicable laws. If you are not the intended recipient,you may not read,copy, distribute,or use this information.If you have received this transmission in error,please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and then delete this message. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Aidan Purdy<aidancpurdy@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 8:42 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Road Proposal Dear Mr. Zdeba, It has come to my attention that there is a project being proposed at 4302 Ford Roadto which I am completely opposed. It is my understanding that there is no real need for this project and that it will impact the safety of the children and other members of our community. In addition, I believe it will negatively impact the quality of life for myself and my neighbors. It will also decrease the property value of our home. Mr. Zdeba,please stop this development project. Thank you. Aidan Purdy Resident of 1842 Port Sheffield Place,Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kathy Purdy<kathypurdy4@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 8:13 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal Dear Mr. Zdeba, It has come to my attention that there is a project being proposed at 4302 Ford Road to which I am completely opposed. It is my understanding that there is no.real need for this project and that it will impact the safety of the children and other members of our community. In addition, I believe it will negatively impact the quality of life for myself and my neighbors. It will also decrease the property value of our home. Mr. Zdeba,please stop this development project. Thank you. Kathy Purdy Owner of 1842 Port Sheffield Place,Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Craig Gordon<craigagordon4@gmaii.com> Sent: Monday,April 22,2019 2:02 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road-proposed multi unit project Benjamin I'm writing to you today to express my deep concern over the proposed multi unit project at 4302 Ford Road. My understanding is that this property has been and is currently zoned as utility use.Changing it to a multi family use would create significant issues for those that use the parks and those that live in the surrounding neighborhood These issues include-Safety- Access to this property.as a high density, multi unit dwelling(condo or apartments)would bring significant additional traffic down the street that is surrounded by public parks . and sports fields. It would also very likely cause people that live in the proposed multi unit project,to park on the streets around the park as well as in the park parking lot(which we all know will happen even if signs are posted not to do so).This would require sports park users to park in the Port Streets neighborhood and cross Ford Road to access the sports park, risking newly created traffic(this is usually small children playing soccer). Allowing this property to be re-zoned would also bring unwelcome parking into the Port Streets neighborhood,as there is never enough parking to support the density of units. Even though parking zoning may only require 1 or 2 spaces, realistically there will be more cars that need to find a place somewhere to park Noise of the pickle ball courts. These courts are an asset to our community and were placed at great expense to the public in a location that would be of minimal noise impact to residents. Placing a multi unit residential project very close to these courts will very likely cause future complaints from the . people living in this new property. This could result in the courts being removed, repurposed or limited in use,to address these future noise concerns. This would not be fair to the Newport Beach taxpayers that paid for these courts to be installed and currently enjoy the benefit of these facilities. All of which could be avoided by not changing the current uses of this property to housing. If this property is no longer needed by the utilities company as it has always been zoned,I would think it would be much more appropriate to have the City purchase it for an extension of the parks that surrounds the area and is more conducive to its use. I would appreciate you letting me know of any future hearing dates discussing this project as well as sharing my concerns with the appropriate people that will be reviewing and voting on this matter. Thank you in advance for your consideration Sincerely Craig Gordon 1845 Port Ashley PI Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Karen Taxman<karentaxman@gmail.com> Sent: Friday,May 03,2019 7:51 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject., No on 4302 Ford Road Project Mr.Zdeba, I would like to register my concerns with you regarding the above project next to my Port Streets home. As you have likely heard in spades I am also greatly concerned about traffic, noise levels,aesthetics and most importantly safety. This particular area is extremely busy with children passing through to school or going to various practices at the park,adult walkers/runners/bikers/dog walkers and commuting cars. The risk of accidents there is way too high. This project,while would likely be attractive on the inside and well-constructed,should be placed somewhere else where there is more room for all of the traffic from both residents&their guests and commercial vehicles. This project seems like it's being squeezed into this space just because it could be and that's NO reason to build it. Thank you, Karen Taxman Port Streets Resident Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 As I understand it an EIR report is not required at this time. I strongly believe one must be done. The CA standards to not apply to the situation we have before you. When I attended the Planning Commission meeting I invited all of the committee members to drive over during peak rush hour when residents,children,workers etc.are entering and leaving the community. It is a traffic nightmare. You may just see this as an inconvenience but it is more than that. It is another safety issue. People are waiting in long lines turning left or right from the east to get on to Mesa View. All it takes to make it even worse is for one nimrod to block the left hand of the two tarn lanes not allowing others to line up to turn left. The lines are long and.then what happens is everyone has been waiting so long that when the light turns red at least 2-3 cars run the red light. With the addition of 21 homes this traffic nightmare will only worsen creating another safety issue. Safety is my number one concern but I do have others which pertain more to the design of the building structure. The developer states that the project will not create any light pollution. I strongly disagree. How do you build a three story building with decks that face the park and the homes on Port Sheffield and Port Abbey and not have light shining down on the homes. Whether people have their outdoor lights on or lights on in their homes, there will be light shining down on the residents. In addition to the building light there will be car headlights shining in to the homes on the end of Port Sheffield and Port Abbey. I understand the prior Phase 1 Environmental Assessment documents prepared in 2015 indicated that there are clear reasons to perform a full EHL I feel that the renderings presented to your commission are extremely misleading. They show the existing mature trees which they state in their plan that all 12 Eucalyptus trees will be removed. The renderings give you a belief that the project as well as the AT&T building will be covered by trees. The renderings are further misleading because they imply the parking at the AT&T building is part of the complex which we know it is not. Furthermore, the renderings do not show the entrance to the parking garage or delivery area So many of the Port Street homeowners are not aware of the proposed project. I believe an exception should have been made to the requirement that notice must be given to those within 300'of the development. By default of the 300'requirement,no one needs to be made aware the proposal before your committee. I have talked to many residents of the community who were shocked to not have heard anything about the project. I strongly urge you to listen to the voices of the community and put a STOP to this development. I feel that the best use for the land is for the city to-approach AT&T again to negotiate a purchase and expand the park that is clearly appreciated by the citizens of Newport Beach and many others. Thank you for helping protect the safety of our children and community. Regards, Diane Hornby 1842 Port Abbey Place Planning Commission-May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Diane Hornby<Itlpeas@sbcglobal.net> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 10:59 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposed Project DearBen, My name is Diane Hornby and I have been a resident at 1842 Port Abbey for 22 years. My husband and I moved to this community to raise our two young children because it was a safe and wonderful family oriented community surrounded by wonderful parks and terrific schools. Before your commission is a plan from the Hines Co.to develop 4302 Ford Road in to a 21 unit condominium project or possibly a 21 unit apartment complex. The determination apparently is to be decided by the developer at a later date if the project is approved. I am sincerely asking you to review the concerns from all the owners in the Harbor View Community/Port Streets regarding the public safety of this project. If you or anyone on the planning commission cares about the public safety which would be grossly compromised if this project is passed by you and your committee,you will deny the application and put a STOP to this project. The hazardous design of the project is a tremendous infringement of the public's enjoyment and safety at the park. The means for entering and exiting the project to the parking garage are a disaster waiting to happen. How can it ever be safe for trucks ie:trash,postal,delivery,moving trucks and so many more to back up the driveway going uphill,on a blind 90 degree curve,over a bike path and sidewalk be safe. It would be extremely negligible for the city to approve such a dangerous design. Is the city willing to take responsibility if someone is hit or even worse . killed. No one needs to live the grief and loss that the family lives with every day of the young 8 year old boy who was run over and killed by the trash truck in Newport Heights. Regarding proposed underground parking,the project may conform to the parking standards as set by the city but there is no way the layout will provide adequate parking for the residents and their guests. The overflow of cars will no doubt fall in to the city park parking lot adjacent to the property. The numbers to not add up to provide a minimum two cars per home. The tandem parking would only accommodate one home per tandem. If the 4 bedroom homes have four drivers that would further be reason for more parking. There are only a few spaces on the street with the rest marked NO PARKING on Ford Road. If the project is turned in to apartment the problem will only worsen. A four bedroom home rented to college kids potentially with two students per room would create a need for eight spaces. The project would not be able to accommodate the needs and they would ultimately park in the only place available-the park parking lot. Ray Lawler stated they would monitor it but when asked how,he did not have an answer. You and I both know posting PARK PARKING ONLY would be ignored by the residents of 4302 Ford Road. Does the City of Newport Beach want to agree to post someone in the parking lot or the take on the responsibility to tow any violators? Where will all the families who are parking for soccer games,birthday parties,pickle ball games,basketball games etc.park? The city has built a wonderful park that is used by many but where will everyone park when spaces are taken by the residents or guests of 4302 Ford Road?? Another important concern and liability is the easy access for residents and guests to enter thru the gate bordering the pool.There is no doubt in my mind that this will become an additional liability if the gate is left unsecured. Does the city want to allow a project with access to a pool adjacent to a park especially one with a tot lot so close? Does the city want to accept the liability of a child drowning in the pool because they permitted the project to be developed? Ray Lawler from the Hines Co.and as you know is also a Port Street resident,held an informal meeting in the park across from the proposed project on April 29th.The meeting was hot publicized however there were over 70 angry residents. In attendance was a representative from the Newport Mesa School Board who informed Mr.Lawler that the school board was unaware of the proposed development and was quite shocked to have learned of it the day of this meeting. She was disappointed and surprised that the Hines Co.had not reached out to them to discuss the project. She stated that the district has been working hard to improve the traffic congestion to and from CDM HS which I have personally lived thru for 8 years. She stated that they are working on encouraging children to walk or ride their bikes to school.How can we possibly promote this if you are going to create a death trap for them going to and from the Harbor View Community. f Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Rick Zelner<relbz@cox.net> Sent: Thursday, May 02,2019 9:45 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal Dear Mr.Zdeba: I am writing to express my grave concerns regarding the proposed 20 unit project on 4302 Ford Road. I have lived on Port Abbey since 1989 and have seen the area grow into a wonderful community. Unfortunately,the downside of growth is congestion. Ford road has taken a tremendous hit with the development of Buffalo Ranch. Entrance and exit from Ford to MacArthur or across MacArthur is tenuous and we have seen a variety of serious accidents in this area. Placing 20 more units nearly abutting this area clearly would be of high risk/dangerous not only to vehicles but to bikers and foot traffic who frequently use the nearby area for recreation. Additionally, it should be obvious to anyone familiar with the small isolated parcel surrounded by noncommercial public land,that the unusual wedge shaped building design, is a haphazard attempt to squeeze out as many units as possible in a small area that should be reserved for noncommercial public use.Little thought was given to the safety of the build, and the safety of those that Will be living in, living by and commuting around the project. Serious consideration should not only be given to the safety of the project on this isolated parcel but the. impact on the quality of life in our community. Access to our park,use of our park, noise created from the proposed complex,and traffic congestion will dramatically deteriorate the quality and happiness of those living in our residential community. I am hoping for the sake of our community you will oppose any project proposed for this Ford Road Area. Sincerely, Richard Zelner, M.D 1835 Port Abbey, Newport Beach, Ca Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Peter Reynolds <peter.a.reynolds@gmaiLcom> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 8:25 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: I am against the 4302 Ford Road proposed apartments/condos Hello, I am a Port Street resident. I am against the 4302 Ford Road proposed apartments/condos. It will put our children's safety at risk,the city liable, and will impede on our enjoyment of the park. Thank you, Peter Reynolds Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Sarah Russell <sarahjrusseII04@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 8:18 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: I am against the 4302 Ford Road proposed apartments/condos Hello, I am a port street resident. I am against the 4302 Ford Road proposed apartments/condos. It will put our children's safety at risk, the city liable, and will impede on our enjoyment of the park. Thank you, Sarah Russell Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Sean Hanna <sean.hanna@studentdiscounts.com> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 2:55 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Opposed to proposed condos/apartments at 4302 Ford Road Dear Mr.Zdeba, I'm opposed to the proposed building project at the corner of Bonita Canyon & MacArthur. 1)The proposed building adds too many units on too small a parcel of land. 2)Building a multi-story,multi-tenant apartment or condo building next to a neighborhood of multimillion dollar single-family homes is not a good fit for the neighborhood. It's very out of place. 3)This project will bring additional daily traffic and parking congestion to an area that is already impacted in the mornings, afternoons/evenings and on weekends. 4)The builder of these apartments/condos alleges that Portstreets residents want this project in part because they don't like underutilized space.This is not true.All of the neighbors in our portstreets.e-mail group are very opposed to this project. 5) It is unreasonable to allow one building/builder to negatively affect a whole neighborhood. Please do not allow this project to be approved/built. Sincerely, Sean Hanna Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Please reconsider this proposed Newport House project and require at the very least an EIR. Thank you, Jalee Simaan Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jalee Simaan<newport1607@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 2:47 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford road Mr. Zdeba and Planning Commissioners, I am writing in regard to the proposed development at 4302 Ford Road, named Newport House. After reviewing this proposed project, I am opposed to the development from a safety, environmental, traffic and noise related standpoint. I believe the project should require an Environmental Impact Report report under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The Newport House condo/apt development not only compromises the safety to students commuting daily to CDM Middle and High School, but also to those who use the park and bike path area adjacent to the project. The driveway to the underground parking lot at Newport House (and the turn around area) is dangerous to both pedestrians and bicyclists using the bike lane and sidewalk the way it is currently designed. Backing in and out of a sloped driveway to an underground parking structure with limited vision is dangerous! The Newport House also has potential environmental issues as it is adjacent to the AT&T sub station building, (current improper storing of their hazardous waste), and the proximity to the current cell tower -which will need to be relocated. There are noise related issues with trucks backing up (back up beeping alert), rooftop deck parties, pool parties, planned celebrations, gatherings, increased traffic, etc. There has not been an adequate traffic study as it relates directly to those impacted by the potential development. The traffic on Ford Road/Mesa View and Bonita Canyon at peak hours is already unbearable. The intersection at Ford Road and Newport Hills Road West will need an additional stop sign on Ford Road and most likely a crosswalk to be safe with the additional traffic on Ford Road. (This could cause back up all the way to Mesa View and Ford Road and impact Bonita Canyon as well as NH Road West). Currently, there is no stop sign for those making a left hand turn off of Ford onto NH Road West. In fact, many people make an unsafe U-turn at the intersection of Ford Road and Newport Hills Road West after dropping off young children at the soccer fields. With the additional traffic the project will create, the safety at that intersection will need to be addressed. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: FauntLeRoy Family<fauntleroyfam@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, May 02,2019 2:11 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Herdman,Jeff, Planning Commissioners; Dept-City Council Subject: Newport House,4302 Ford Road Mr.Zdeba,Planning Commissioners and City Council members, This letter is in regards to the proposed development called the"Newport House",with an address of 4302 Ford Road,at one end of the Port Street neighborhood. My family and I are residents of the Port Streets and value our neighbors and community. Our children grew up in this neighborhood and we all have enjoyed the various portions of the greenbelt, parks and nature park areas. I was so surprised to recently learn of the proposed plans for the small portion of land next to the AT&T building. I cannot even get my head around the number of units and potential number of new residents in that area. So I went to the informal meeting on April 29th at the park adjacent to the proposed site. Mr. Lawler and his associate really did not adequately answer questions, particularly regarding the concern of neighbors about the lack of parking. Their answer was that it was mainly going to be a senior community and that they feel most senior couples only have one car. Is this site being zoned as a senior living community? It did not seem that that's the case, but they stressed that it would mainly be seniors that were"aging out" of the Port Streets that would be living there. If it's not zoned for a senior living community,I don't believe they can only market and sell to seniors,so they cannot truly decide/anticipate the age breakdown of potential buyers. In addition,at the meeting I sat next to a senior woman who said she is a long time resident of the Port Streets and she said she would never sell her house to move to an apartment/condo community such as the proposed one. Karen Yelsey,a Newport Mesa School Board member,was in attendance at this meeting. She spoke at the meeting and indicated that with new construction, it is common procedure for a developer to advise the School District so that they can anticipate the potential impact on the local schools. She said she had just learned of this project that afternoon. Again,the answer from Mr. Lawler was that they anticipated it would be seniors living in the Newport House, not school aged children. Another concern has to do with safety. That is already a very busy park,which my family and myself have used many times. My husband and I frequently take walks around the neighborhood,many times walking our dog,going through the adjacent park as a common route. I cannot imagine so many additional cars,trucks,service vehicles utilizing that already impacted area. Every time I am at that park, see children and adults playing,riding bikes, running,etc. I believe the additional vehicles and flow of traffic should really be more seriously considered before a project like this gets pushed through the planning process. I have heard much talk about the need for an Environmental Impact Report and agree that this should be completed before this project is considered and passes through the Planning Commission. Please consider the concerns of the Port Street neighbors regarding this project. Thank you very much. Sally FauntLeRoy 1960 Port Chelsea Place i Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Nikki Klein<nikkiatl@att.net> Sent: Thursday, May 02,2019 12:54 PM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: Opposition to proposed Ford Rd Condo project Dear Ben, I.am writing to express my significant concerns regarding the proposed condo/apartment project at Ford Road. I am curious to know why an Environmental Impact Report has not been done for this project? As residents of the Port Streets neighborhood,we feel strongly that there will be significant negative impact to the community as relates to traffic flow, parking,and pedestrian safety. Please do not allow this project to go forward without more time to evaluate how shoe-horning a condo project into this corner would be a benefit to anyone other than the developer. Sincerely, Veronica Klein 1939 Port Locksleigh Place I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Tom Marumoto<marumotobasketballacademy@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday,May 02,2019 9:06 AM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: Proposed apartments/condos on Ford Rd Dear Mr. Ben Zdeba, I am informing you that my wife and I are against the 4302 Ford Rd proposed apartments/condos.We have lived on the Harbor View Homes since 1970 and have enjoyed our family based community very,very much. We feel it would put our community children's safety at risk,the city liable and impede on the enjoyment of the park and community. Thank you for your consideration. Tom and Joyce Marumoto 1938 Port Locksleigh PI Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—.May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Pauline<paulinespost@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday,April 22,20191:53 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Bonita Sports Park Apartments/Condos Dear Benjamin, I live in the Port Streets and travel on Newport Hills Dr.West every morning around 8 a.m. I then turn left onto Mesa View and sometimes have to wait 2 light cycles to turn left onto Bonita Canyon.Thank goodness I need to go straight on Bonita Canyon to Ford Road. I feel so sorry for the huge line of cars having to turn left onto McArthur. l can't even imagine what it will be like when we have 21 condos on Old Ford Road situated on just over an acre of land. I'm afraid this makes no sense to me. I'm sure it makes wonderful sense to the developerl Namaste0 Pauline Bjorkholm 949 266 7723 I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 our city, not tear down trees and natural habitats for current animals and ugly up the little nature we have. Please. The concerns for hazards, congestion and our environment is similar to the OCMA Property concerns and should be treated similarly. We don't look after our environment as much as we should and we NEED to take more action to feed our environment with nature not with more building materials, trash, people, and air pollution. Signed from a very concerned resident who wants to keep more natural environments and habitats for our earth that feeds our bodies. Danielle Anderson a f Y DanniePoe Photography www.dannieraephotography.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 their groceries and the shops in the center. The increased vehicle smells can be downright awful from all the cars and maintenance vehicles sitting and waiting for their turn at the light. Not to mention those not paying attention and causing hazardous conditions for people walking along Ford road and other drivers. Adding an additional housing community adds more people and more cars that will create additional hazardous conditions to our traffic and environment and include - but not limited to: • air pollution • more vehicle noise • more light noise • more delivery truck noise • more parking congestion • more traffic confusion and congestion • more people to leave trash in our parks, streets and walkways • more emergency vehicle traffic/noise • . air conditioning noise • more maintenance vehicle noise and congestion • more hazardous drivers for people walking, exercising, sports, and enjoying their children at the parks to be cautious of • more double parking • more vehicle exhaust • more noise from vehicles playing loud music • more noise from any parties or events at the proposed facility • more moving truck noise Increased yard maintenance noise (lawnmowers, leaf blowers, weed wackers, chainsaws etc) • more barking dogs • more dog feces left behind from forgetful owners more traffic congestion along all of Ford Road, Ford Road/Mesa View Drive intersection, Ford Road/Prairie Road intersection and McCarthur/Bonita Canyon intersection. The 4302 Ford Road Housing Project is not an ideal location to add more human and vehicle traffic and environmental congestion to a location that already receives thousands of public visitors for sports events, recreational activities and park parties. We already have hazardous traffic conditions with what we currently have and it doesn't need more. This project would be perfect for a run down part of the city that needs to be rehabilitated to improve Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Danielle Anderson <stlucia1001@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 11:00 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Cc: Herdman,Jeff Subject: 4302 Ford Road Project CONCERNS TO the community, safety and traffic Hello Mr. Zdeba, I am writing to you with my huge concerns about the proposed 4302 Ford Road housing project. An increase of residences, construction, maintenance, deliveries and any other person that is summoned to this facility causes more traffic hazards hands down to an already congested location for public use of the sports parks and recreational parks. Not to mention the people walking along side the traffic. The end of Ford Road where this proposed residence wants to be located is already crushed with traffic for public use. Besides the revolving traffic issues and hazards we currently have, it doesn't include the excessive back up of cars on all the intersections nearby during rush hour for work and school. Not to mention the amount of trash that will be left behind in the environment, I'm constantly picking up trash during walks and have been for years. Not including the increased air pollution and smell and noise of construction vehicles during the exhausting process of building. Even when construction is done, there will be an increase of vehicles that cause air pollution, excessive vehicle noise and exhaust from residents, deliveries, moving trucks, maintenance vehicles, etc. Currently we experience an excessive amount of traffic for the parks and sports fields all during the week and heavily on the weekends. The additional visitors park illegally, drive erratically, and double park causing hazardous conditions for other cars and all people, residents and children walking along Ford Road. Not to mention the trash they leave behind. Additionally, the traffic and congestion that we experience daily for exiting and entering neighborhood is horrible and backed up every morning and afternoon. The traffic also includes all communities that use the Pavilions for Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kelli Sarna<kellisarna@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 01,2019 10:34 AM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: Ford Road/Newport House Ben, My name is Kelli Sarna and I am a resident of the Port Streets.I am writing to express my strong opposition to the Ford Road/Newport House proposed apartment building by Hines. I have deep concerns that this will cause traffic hazards,safety and congestion issues.There are also environmental impacts that are very clear and,concerning.As someone that drives my 2 year old son daily to and from preschool on Ford Road,adding an additional multi family construction along this road will in deed add traffic congestion and potential safety issues for all those who drive or bike along this road frequently. Please log this complaint. Best, Kelli Sarna Sent from my iPhone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Regina Jennings<reginajennings@me.com> Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2019 10:27 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4203 Ford Road Project Mr. Zdeba, We have read the proposal on the 4203 Ford Road project and believe it will endanger the lives of our children in the existing neighborhood, negatively impact parking and traffic in the area, and cause infringements on our use of the current park facilities. An environmental study must be done before any use of the land is approved, especially a change in zoning. Thank you for your consideration. Regina &Joe Jennings Homeowners 1801 Port Stirling Place Newport Beach CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Beyond these points is the economic aspect. Scott Petersen allegedly suggested that they should try to zone the units to be eligible to go to Andersen Elementary. if these end up being apartments this could completely change this school and the school is literally one of the driving factors why we moved here. The school and teachers are incredible but some classes have a lot of students. For example, my daughters 4th grade class has 33 students in one class with one teacher this year. I don't know how many students are in the other 4th grade class but it's close to this number. Also, our 2nd grade has close to 54 students. Not sure how they will divide the class size next year. If apartments, they aren't paying the property taxes to live in this area. Like many other parents at Andersen, we donate money each year to help supplement the funds at this public school. This margin would be worth much less if a lot of new kids, who may not be as motivated to donate,join our school. There may be room in some grades to to add students but what about the grades that I mentioned above that are already so full? I enthusiastically support the current lottery system the school has in place now but 40 to 50 (guessing) new kids could change our school forever which would drastically change property values. The trickle effect... People in this community have paid a lot to be eligible to.go to this school. Pay millions fora home or a couple of thousand a month to be eligible to go to Andersen? Hummm? Hines knows this. It's a no brainer to make easy money. There is no regard to the ramifications this would do to our safety, community, property values and our school. I am 100 percent against these proposed plans. Keep this area green! We moved here as it would be a great place to raise our family. My vote is to keep it that way! Thank you, Tara Burk 2028 Port Bristol Cir. Newport Beach, CA 92660 tstivers(@hotmail.com 310-251-6990 cell Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 If the applicant chooses to move forward,there will be: 1. A public hearing with the Planning Commission wherein action will betaken on the project; 2. A public hearing with the John Wayne Airport Land Use Commission because this is a legislative action that would change land use within the airport planning area; and 3. A public hearing with the City Council where a final action will be rendered. On that note,I will add your email address to the interest list,so I can keep you informed as to when any. upcoming hearings are going to occur. If you are interested,the City also has an online "eNotifications" system,which you can sign up for here. Be sure to opt in for"Planning Commission"and"City Council Public Hearings." Once again, I appreciate your continued participation in the public process. Have a great day, Ben Z. BENJAMIN M.ZDEBA,AICP Community Development Department . Associate Planner �' rt a bzdeba(dnewoortbeachca.00v 4�„opr* 949-644-3253 From:tara burk<tstivers@hotmaii.com> Sent:Tuesday,April 30,201910:48 PM To:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newoortbeachca.gov> Subject: Ford Rd.Condo/Apt. Project Ben, Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me yesterday. It didn.'t seem conceivable that proposed plans like these would come up in our area. So much time and consideration has been taken to make our community, and surrounding areas, esthetically pleasing and this development would be quite the eyesore although they are claiming it would be quite the opposite. Even more important however is the immense congestion and safety issues it would create. My girls have played soccer on one of the nearby fields,for Fall and Spring, and it could be very difficult to find a nearby parking spot. The plans currently do not reflect enough parking spaces for the proposed condo/apartment units. That would require an even larger overflow of street parking. What is even more disturbing is the proposed truck loading driveway. All I could think of is Brock McCann, 8-years-old,who was hit and killed by a trash truck on May 25, 2016. The trash truck driver's view was obstructed and this sort of thing could very well happen if this project was approved to move forward. I cringe that I'm being confronted to have to think about this. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 It's also interesting that these plans are being considered before a new cell tower location has been identified or pre-approved. Seems like that step should have happened first. I have AT&T and wondering if my cell coverage will change. Also, would this tower end of being a bigger eye sore if it's realized that there's no optimal place to transfer it to? I also found that the city council members only gently questioned Ray and others at Hines. I appreciate that he worked with you all at City Council,for five years, but I would like to ask your team to be cognizant that this project isn't biased in any way. Just asking it to please be fair on both ends. I kindly ask this as my intent is not to insult anyone. I just wanted to point it out as I am not the only one who felt that the questioning was mild. Think about the.real voices of the Port Street not someone that is claiming to be our voice. Think about how this could affect our kids, our community, our safety and our view. I registered for the updates you suggested below(along with a few other items). Thank you for your time again on this matter! Tara Burk 310-251-6990 cell From:Zdeba, Benjamin<bzdeba@newoortbeachca.gov> µ � Sent:Thursday, May 2, 2019 4:49 PM To: 'tara burk' Subject:RE: Ford Rd.Condo/Apt. Project Hi Ms. Burk, Thank you for taking the time to speak with me over the phone and to write me regarding your concerns. I appreciate your patience,as I have been working to catch up on emails while managing other assigned projects. I will keep your email as part of the public record and will attach it to the Planning Commission staff report as correspondence received when this project goes for public hearing at a future date to be determined. There was a Planning Commission study session held Thursday,April 18,to introduce the project to the . Commissioners and the public. No action was taken at this meeting.The agenda packet and a video recording are available here. There has also been an environmental document prepared for the project. It is available here for review. Comments on this particular document are due by May 6,2019; however,you may comment on the project at any time. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: tara burk<tstivers@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 03, 2019 12:15 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Re: Ford Rd. Condo/Apt. Project Hello Ben, Thank you for your detailed response. I stayed up late last night watching the study session video from the meeting on April 18th. I was surprised to see such an empty room. I can almost guarantee that won't happen moving forward now that people are informed about this project. I heard about "Newport House" on our Port Street YahooGroups posting site. There have been at least 50 posts on this topic so far. I wanted to point out that not a single resident has said that they were in favor of this development moving forward. Not one as of yet and I have not missed a single post. Three people did however stand up for Ray. They were simply just wondering/asking if it was the same Ray Lawler that lives here as they couldn't believe that someone who lives here would propose something like this. People know he's moving to Hong Kong so they were confused as to why he would do this to us before he leaves. I am only mentioning Ray here because A) he's in charge or this project and B) because he said he consulted with several Port Streets residents. I was not one of them so wanted to state my voice. I would not bring him up otherwise. I have known Ray for ten years and he has done an incredible job supporting our school! We have been lucky to have him. He's a very likable guy and I like him but I want to be clear that he does not represent my views as a Port Street resident. This isn't personal this is simply business. I will not be arrogant enough to say that I hold the microphone for this community but from what I have observed and read I can tell you people are angry. Very angry. There are many emails going around outside the YahooGroups site too. Thoughts after watching the video... I personally know a lot of people that have gotten a divorce in the last year, or two, and all but one of the families moved to an apartment. They did not have the financial capacity to afford a condo with an approximate starting price of $900K. A lot of those people that got a divorce were renters here. Five families immediately come to mind. It's a nice thought to have a location for grandparents to live, so they could be close to their grandkids, but I'm not buying the need. Someone please show me some data. It would seem close to impossible to be able to monitor the projects overflow public street or lot parking. Signage would not be enough. How could you tell the difference between a car from "Newport House" and a car from an an AYSO Soccer game? I can't think of a viable solution where this wouldn't be a conflict at some point. It's already so crowded there on the weekends. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.0a-Additional Materials Received At Meeting - Public Comments 1 which would drastically change property values. The trickle effect... People in this community have paid a lot to be eligible to go to this school. Pay millions for a home or a couple of thousand a month to be eligible to go to Andersen?Hummm? Hines knows this. It's a no brainer to make easy money.. There is no regard to the ramifications this would do to our safety, community,property values and our school. I am 100 percent against these proposed plans. Keep this area green! We moved here as it would be a great place to raise our family. My vote is to keep it that way! Thank you, Tara Burk 2028 Port Bristol Cir. Newport Beach, CA 92660 tstivers@hotmail.com 310-251-6990 cell Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: tara burk<tstivers@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 30,2019 10:48 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Rd. Condo/Apt. Project Ben, Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me yesterday. It didn't seem conceivable that proposed plans like these would come up in our area. So much time and consideration has been taken to make our community, and surrounding areas, esthetically pleasing and this development would be quite the eyesore although they are claiming it would be quite the opposite. Even more important however is the immense congestion and safety issues it would create. My girls have played soccer on one of the nearby fields,for Fall and Spring, and it could be very difficult to find a nearby parking spot. The plans currently do not reflect enough parking spaces for the proposed condo/apartment units. That would require an even larger overflow of street parking. What is even more disturbing is the proposed truck loading driveway. All I could think of is Brock McCann, 8-years-old,who was hit and killed,by a trash truck on May 25, 2016. The trash truck driver's view was obstructed and this sort of thing could very well happen if this project was approved to move forward. I cringe that I'm being confronted to have to think about this. Beyond these points is the economic aspect. Scott Petersen allegedly suggested that they should try to zone the units to be eligible to go to Andersen Elementary. If these end up being apartments this could completely change this school and the school is literally one of the driving factors why we moved here. The school and teachers are incredible but some classes have a lot of students. For example, my daughters 4th grade class has 33 students in one class with one teacher this year. I don't know how many students are in the other 4th grade class but it's close to this number.Also,our 2nd grade has close to 54 students. Not sure how they will divide the class size next year. If apartments,they aren't paying the property taxes to live in this area. Like many other parents at Andersen, we donate money each year to help supplement the funds at this public school. This margin would be worth much less if a lot of new kids, who may not be as motivated to donate,join our school. There may be room in some grades to to add students but what about the grades that I mentioned above that are already so full? I enthusiastically support the current lottery system the school has in place now but 40 to 50 (guessing) new kids could change our school forever Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 opposed to a new living complex that will implode our living spaces with massive congestion. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Matthew Healy<matthewhealy@zoho.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 5:12 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Re: 4203 Ford Road project As a follow up - PLEASE add me to any list for notification of public meetings surrounding this issue. Thank you Matthew Healy 1706 Port Westbourne PI Newport Beach, CA 92660 ---- On Tue, 30 Apr 2019 17:10:05 -0700 Matthew Healy <matthewhealv(ulzoho.com> wrote ---- Dear Benjamin, "I have read the proposal on the 4203 Ford Road project and believe it will endanger the lives of our children in the neighborhood, impact parking in the area, and cause infringements on our use of the current park facilities". First off, it seems ridiculous that any planning commission would even consider that a safe site for more living accommodations due to traffic and the implosion now of people using the parks, soccer fields and courts. The congestion is already felt by the neighborhood. Putting one resident there would be unsafe! Second, it amazes me that the city has undermined our neighborhood by allowing a contractor to choose the type of structure they will build after approval, if that possibly could be the outcome. This seems incredibly deceitful, as the structures are NOT similar for reasons of transient versus ownership, facilities needed, etc. Thirdly, we voted into our city leadership a team of individuals that pledged no growth, and yet we see structures going up in every available space. I shudder when I pass all the housing on San Miguel that was just built. Are those apartments so full we need more?? And lastly, and most sadly, there is discussion among neighbors that the contractors are "buddies"with the council and planning commission and that we will, in the end, have no voice. This will be a great story for the national news (when forwarded) to heap on top of all the other awesome national press Newport Beach has been getting of late!! Please reconsider this property as an extension of our parks. We fully utilize them (as do a myriad of people from Irvine who have taken a liking to the new pickle courts!) and the extra space will be welcome and add value to our city, the residents, and the properties which currently exist. This would be such a welcome improvement as Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: J Kline<jklinex5@aol.com> Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2019 6:43 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal -from Kline - 1957 Port Chelsea homeowner Dear Ben/City Planners/City of Newport Beach, As a 37 year Port Street resident and homeowner, we are very much against the proposed 4302 Ford Road development project. Our concerns are primarily with the traffic hazards, safety issues, and environmental issues. There is insufficient and possibly dangers ingress and egress to the proposed project for vehicles (residents, deliveries, trash trucks and other commercial vehicles). There is insufficient parking on the site itself for the number of residents proposed, let alone their guests. This would require the use of the street(often no available parking)and the park parking lot. Both the street and park lot are often completely full due to events/soccer games/etc held at the tot lot, the park and the tennis and pickle ball courts. This is a hazard for all involved as well as a liability for the City were an accident to occur. This soccer field is used primarily for the very young soccer players, who attend with their parents and often very young siblings. This presents a huge concern and potential danger. Additionally, it will be dangerous for riders on the bike trail. Keep in mind that this bike trail is the main route and and from CDM middle and high school. Traffic and bike hazard! This development will likely cause light and noise pollution for residents in the adjacent properties, noise from open windows, noise from the traffic and noise from the pool area. We urge the City to vote against this proposed devlopment. The best use for this space would be an additional park for our already growing community. Respectfully submitted, Jerrilynn and Jim Kline Owners- 1957 Port Chelsea Place Newport Beach I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: J Kline<jklinex5@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 30, 2019 3:37 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Herdman,Jeff Subject: Fwd: 4302 Ford Road Proposal -from Kline -owners ofr 1954 Port Carney Place I am resending this on behalf of the property we own at 1954 Port Carney Place Dear Ben/City Planners/City of Newport Beach, As a 37 year Port Street resident and homeowner, we are very much against the proposed 4302 Ford Road development project. Our concerns are primarily with the traffic hazards, safety issues, and environmental issues. There is insufficient and possibly dangers ingress and egress to the proposed project for vehicles (residents, deliveries,trash trucks and other commercial vehicles). There is insufficient parking on the site itself for the number of residents proposed, let alone their guests. This would require the use of the street(often no available parking) and the park parking lot. Both the street and park lot are often completely full due to events/soccer games/etc held at the tot lot, the park and the tennis and pickle ball courts. This is a hazard for all involved as well as a liability for the City were an accident to occur. This soccer field is used primarily for the very young soccer players, who attend with their parents and often very young siblings. This presents a huge concern and potential danger. Additionally, it will be dangerous for riders on the bike trail. Keep in mind that this bike trail is the main route and and from CDM middle and high school. Traffic and bike hazard! This development will likely cause light and noise pollution for residents in the adjacent properties, noise from open windows, noise from the traffic and noise from the pool area. We urge the City to vote against this proposed devlopment. The best use for this space would be an additional park for our already growing community. Respectfully submitted, Jerrilynn and Jim Kline Owners-1954 Port Carney Place Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: 1 Kline<jklinex5@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 3:36 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Herdman, Jeff Subject: Fwd:4302 Ford Road Proposal -from Kline (1951 Port Chelsea Place owners) I am resending this on behalf of the property we own at 1951 Port Chelsea Place Dear Ben/City Planners/City of Newport Beach, As a 37 year Port Street resident and homeowner, we are very much against the proposed 4302 Ford Road development project. Our concerns are primarily with the traffic hazards, safety issues, and environmental issues. There is insufficient and possibly dangers ingress and egress to the proposed project for vehicles (residents, deliveries, trash trucks and other commercial vehicles). There is insufficient parking on the site itself for the number of residents proposed, let alone their guests. This would require the use of the street(often no available parking)and the park parking lot. Both the street and park lot are often completely full due to events/soccer games/etc held at the tot lot, the park and the tennis and pickle ball courts. This is a hazard for all involved as well as a liability for the City were an accident to occur. This soccer field is used primarily for the very young soccer players, who attend with their parents and often very young siblings. This presents a huge concern and potential danger. Additionally, it will be dangerous for riders on the bike trail. Keep in mind that this bike.trail is the main route and and from CDM middle and high school. Traffic and bike hazard! This development will likely cause light and noise pollution for residents in the adjacent properties, noise from open windows, noise from the traffic and noise from the pool area. We urge the City to vote against this proposed devlopment. The best use for this space would be an additional park for our already growing community. Respectfully submitted, Jerrilynn and Jim Kline Owners• 1951 Port Chelsea Place Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: J Kline <jklinex5@aol.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 3:35 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin; Herdman,Jeff Subject: Fwd: 4302 Ford Road Proposal -from Kline- 1954 Port Albans Place owner I am resending this on behalf of the property we own at : 1954 Port Albans Place Dear Ben/City Planners/City of Newport Beach, As a 37 year Port Street resident and homeowner, we are very much against the proposed 4302 Ford Road development project. Our concerns are primarily with the traffic hazards, safety issues, and environmental issues. There is insufficient and possibly dangers ingress and egress to the proposed project for vehicles (residents, deliveries, trash trucks and other commercial vehicles). There is insufficient parking on the site itself for the number of residents proposed, let alone their guests. This would require the use of the street(often no available parking)and the park parking lot. Both the street and park lot are often completely full due to events/soccer games/etc held at the tot lot, the park and the tennis and pickle ball courts. This is a hazard for all involved as well as a liability for the City were an accident to occur. This soccer field is used primarily for the very young soccer players, who attend with their parents and often very young siblings. This presents a huge concern and potential danger. Additionally, it will be dangerous for riders on the bike trail. Keep in mind that this bike trail is the main route and and from CDM middle and high school. Traffic and bike hazard! This development will likely cause light and noise pollution for residents in the adjacent properties, noise from open windows, noise from the traffic and noise from the pool area. We urge the City to vote against this proposed devlopment. The best use for this space would be an additional park for our already growing community. Respectfully submitted, Jerrilynn and Jim Kline Owners-1954 Port Albans Place Newport Beach Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 added additional sports facilities and adequate surface parking. This is not the right location for a large,dense multi-unit project that will substantially add to the traffic and congestion 24 hours a day and adversely impact the neighborhood use of the park and pathways to the street. Finally,please provide me with notice as to when this project will be considered again either by the Planning Commission or the City Council so that I may appear and speak out against this multi-unit project. Sincerely Roman Darmer Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Roman E. Darmer 1843 Port Stirling Place Newport Beach,CA 92660 949-235-7439 darmerroman@yahoo.com April 30, 2019 BY Email to BZdeba@newportbeachca.gov Mr. Benjamin Zdeba Planning Department City of Newport Beach Newport Beach,CA 92660 Re: 4302 Ford Road Multi-Unit Project Dear Mr. Zdeba: As a resident of the Port Streets neighborhood and the parent of a child who not only regularly uses the Bonita Canyon Sports Park adjacent to the AT&T building but also rides his bicycle to and from Corona del Mar High School through the park, I am strongly opposed to the plan to build a large multi-unit apartment or condominium project on the AT&T site. Although I was unable to attend the Planning Commission meeting on April 18,2019, I want to make sure my opposition to this over-sized and overly dense project is fully noted by the City staff and that a full environmental study is completed before further consideration. A large multi-unit building between next to the Bonita Canyon Sports Park is totally inconsistent with the density of our Port Streets neighborhood and will bring an unacceptable increase in traffic and congestion to an already horrific intersection at MacArthur and Bonita Canyon Road. As I understand it, as many as 21 units may be built on this tiny piece of land in a project that will plainly not have adequate parking for the multiple persons who would reside in an apartment or condominium project.The lack of space for delivery vehicles means that we will have large trucks as well as the inevitable delivery/mail/garbage trucks parking on Old Ford Road or in the Bonita Canyon Sports Park parking lot. A large three or four story structure will also be an eyesore once the existing trees are inevitably removed and will cast shade on the tennis courts and adjacent park areas. This tiny piece of land(I understand it is barely more than 1 acre)should clearly be purchased by the City and used to extend and connect the two parts of the Bonita Canyon Sports Park on either side of the site. That would be consistent with the use in the area and of the original master plan at the time the Bonita Canyon Sports Parks were built.The density of this area is already too much: the massive apartment complex across Bonita Canyon Road has caused much greater congestion and traffic; the last thing the neighborhood needs is more density. Alternatively, a single use, single story community center would be a fine use for the site if it Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: roman darmer<darmerroman@yahoo.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 30, 2019 3:00 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Fw: Letter Objection Re:4302 Ford Road Project Attachments: DOC.PDF Mr. Zdeba: Please see attached letter objection. Roman Darmer Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Rem No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Kate Inglis<inglis4@cox.net> Sent: Tuesday,April 30, 2019 1:39 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Condo development on Old Ford Road I am writing in regard to the proposed development at the end of Ford Road in the area adjacent to the AT&T building. I am totally opposed to the project.As a resident of Port Bristol Circle for 35 years I have watched the development of the parks that-ring the Portstreet neighborhood.It has added much for the residents of Newport Beach as many city activities and programs are held there. It brings many to soccer games and recreation programs daily. I have walked my dogs for years at all of these places and can attest to the already worrisome traffic. On a Saturday or Sunday often the parking lot is filled and the cars line the street near the tennis courts/baseball/pickle ball courts nearly down to Newport Hills Drive. This hinders the visibility of anyone walking or driving in that area.Adding more traffic to that area would endanger kids coming to and from programs. I have seen the drawings and the proposed blueprints and cannot understand why anyone would want to add that to the density already surrounding that. It seems ridiculous that any planning commission would even consider that a safe site for more living accommodations due to traffic and the implosion now of people using the parks,soccer fields and courts.The congestion is already felt by the neighborhood. Putting even one resident there would be unsafel We voted into our city leadership a team of individuals that pledged no growth,and yet we see structures going up in every available space.Trying to drive anywhere in Newport has become difficult due to traffic. I wonder if consideration of this projects is because you too have been deceived by the pictures that make the AMT parking lot look like it is part of the facility when in fact, the parking will be inadequate for the facility,underground with a 90 degree angle and blind spots to enter and exit (requiring large vehicles to back up!!),and be in the direct path of walkers and bikers.We already have a huge apartment complex across the street and have witnessed their inability to get in and out of their facility on Bonita Canyon road. It is amazing there have not been more accidents as the near misses happen often! Please add my voice to the voices of my neighbors and take this project off the drawing board. Regards Kate Inglis 2012 Port Bristol Circle Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: thekaylfour@aol.com Sent: Tuesday,April 30,2019 1:07 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Apartment/Condo proposal Dear Benjamin, I read with much distress the plan to build Apartments or Condos next to the AUT complex and tennis and pickleball courts in the Harbor View neighborhood on Old Ford Road and Bonita Canyon. I was out of the country on April 18th, so I was unable to attend the Planning Commission meeting. First off, it seems ridiculous that any planning commission would even consider that a safe site for more living accommodations due to traffic and the implosion now of people using the parks, soccer fields and courts. The congestion is already felt by the neighborhood. Putting one resident there would be unsafe! Second, it amazes me that the city has undermined our neighborhood by allowing a contractor to choose the type of '.. structure they will build after approval, if that possibly could be the outcome.This seems incredibly deceitful,as the structures are NOT similar for reasons of transient versus ownership,facilities needed,etc. Thirdly,we voted into our city leadership a team of individuals that pledged no growth, and yet we see structures going up in every available space. I shudder when.I pass all the housing on San Miguel that was just built.Are those apartments so full we need more?? And lastly, and most sadly,there is discussion among neighbors that the contractors are"buddies"with the council and planning commission and that we will, in the end, have no voice. Perhaps this is because you too have been ' deceived by the pictures that make the At&T parking lot look like it is part of the facility when in fact,the parking will be inadequate for the facility; underground with a 90 degree angle and blind spots to enter and exit(requiring large vehicles to back up!!), and be in the direct path of walkers and bikers.We already have a huge apartment complex across the street and have witnessed their inability to get in and out of their facility on Bonita Canyon road.It is amazing there have not been more accidents as the near misses happen oftenl Please reconsider this property as an extension of our parks.We fully utilize them and the extra space will be welcome and add value to our city, the residents, and the properties which currently exist.This would be such a welcome improvement as opposed to a new living complex that will implode our living spaces with massive congestion. Sincerely, Kathleen Kayl I - Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting - Public Comments 1 From: Dee Foster<dee@deeandbill.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 30, 2019 12:00 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Dear Ben, I am a Port Street resident, and I am opposed to the building of condos/apts at this location. The hazard to people using the park is too great to be taken likely. The design is flawed, parking is too limited,noise has not been considered, etc. Please do not allow this to go through. A much better use of the land would be to expand the park. Thank you, Dee Foster 1966 Port Seabourne Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Leslie Casserly<lesliem57@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 22, 2019 12:33 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Hines development Dear Mr.Zdeba, I have just learned of the possible purchase and building of 4302 Ford Road which is a multi unit project. I use that park once ortwice a week for Pickleball and the children's park as well as safely riding through the proposed area on my road bike to get to MacArthur(which I know many high schoolers also do). I am also a port street homeowner.I feel this would have a negative impact on the port street community and park users.With all the multi unit projects in Newport Center,our city is starting to take on a whole different feel. Expanding the park is costly but would preserve home values and the overall appeal of the city. We are in desperate need of more Pickleball courts.The wonderful courts we now have just replaced the 4 an San Joaquin so there was no additional courts build for this very popular(and community oriented)sport. Thank you for considering my letter. Leslie Casserly Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 My fear is that if high density housing is built at the end of this street these accidents will only increase. Thank you for your time, Emily Casey emilyacasey@hotmail.com Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Emily Casey<emilyacasey@hotmail.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 30, 2019 11:04 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Rod Condo/Apt project To whom it may concern, I have several concerns regarding the proposed Ford Rd Condo/Apt Project. Safety concerns regarding the insufficient and potentially dangerous ingress and egress to the property by vehicles. Both residents and any commercial vehicles servicing the property. Insufficient parking on property for the residents and guests for the proposed number of units. Noise issues and peaceful use of property for the nearby residents who purchased their properties under current zoning which does not include high density housing. Lack of clarity as to whether this will be apartments or condominiums. And on a personal note, I have two main concerns: Concern about lack of pickle ball courts within Newport Beach/park expansion. My home backs up to the city park bordering MacArthur Blvd where the new pickle ball courts were installed. It would have been a much better option for the city to have been able to purchase this proposed site to use for expanding the existing park and using that as a location for the pickle ball courts. Since install I have no longer needed to use an alarm clock as the pickle ball court usage is constant and starts early. I have been informed that in the past, the city did indeed make an attempt to purchase this land to expand the park and the asking price was just too high. It is also my understanding that our park is the only approved location for pickle ball courts and the interest is only increasing. Additional courts built on the proposed site instead of condo/apt project would be beneficial for all residents in Newport Beach not just the residents of the Harbor View Homes development. Concern about traffic and safety. I use the Newport Hills Drive West/ Ford Rd entrance as my home is just the 2nd street in on Port Abbey Pl. I am already concerned making Left turns leaving my street as the speed of cars entering the neighborhood is alarming. And my oldest twin daughters (I have four children)will be getting their driving learners permits later this summer. There is no caution to slow traffic upon entering our neighborhood. No stop sign.And no cross walk. I have seen a number of car accidents recently at this location due to the already heavy traffic on the street and parking for the soccer fields and cars making u-turns.These cars are not respecting that they are entering a residential neighborhood. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Pam Conner<pamconner@me.com> Sent: Tuesday,April 30,2019 10:40 AM To: Zdeba, Benjamin;Herdman,Jeff;Jurjis,Seimone; Campbell,Jim; paflord@newportbeachca.gov;Zak,Peter;Weigand,Erik; Lowrey, Lee; Ellmore,Curtis; Kleiman,Lauren; Koetting, Peter; Kramer,Kory; Dixon, Diane;Avery, Brad;Duffield, Duffy; Muldoon, Kevin; Brenner,Joy;O'Neill, William Subject: Proposed 4302 Ford Rd. Residential Project To Whom It May Concern: I am writing to you regarding the proposed rezoning to make room for a new residential site near Ford Rd. Foremost, I'm unclear why there is a need to rezone this property for residential units? In addition I'm reading through many e-mails in the Port Street e-mail thread and the following concerns echo mine as well v 1. Safety issues with regard to vehicles coming and going from the new residential area. 2. More noise than was there before as currently this zoning does not call for high density housing. 3. Lack of clarity with regard to what actually will be developed on this property(ie apartments or condos) 4. Appears to be an insufficient amount of parking available for residents and guests,which will ultimately lead to street parking. 5. I'm also reading that the developer is saying this project will help the community by not having to look at the"unattractive&unsightly"AT&T building? I'm quite sure we'd rather look at that then look at another development of condos/apartments. I'm very opposed to moving forward with this project,certainly not until there has been more research done on the impact of this proposal to our community. I know I'm not alone in my concerns,thank you in advance for your thoughtful consideration on this issue. Pam Conner 1961 Port Provence Pl. Newport Beach, CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Christy Marr<christymarr2l@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 10:19 PM Subject: Concerns of the 4302 Ford Rd Proposed Project Hi Ben I am a resident in the Port Streets neighborhood. I am writing to you to urge that do not approve the change in zoning to multi-family. The parcel is not suited for a high density. It would be a safety hazard due to the increased traffic and access issues. The entrance location near the park entrance would be dangerous. Please have an EIR ordered to fully study the impact before changing the zoning to understand the issues and risks of a multi-family project and traffic. Thank you, Christy Marr 2238 Port Carlisle Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: lauren<Iowie86@yahoo.com> Sent: Monday, April 29, 2019 8:29 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Rd Development Pm a Newport Beach resident residing in the Port Streets. I wanted to reach out regarding my opposition to the Ford Road Development. Ford Road already has a tic problem. It would be irresponsible to put a tiny plot of condoslapartments on that land. It would infringe upon the space of those who enjoy the park,and the shortage of parking at the residence No sure will infringe upon the parking at the park(which is already crazy during weekends). But a major concern is of children and adults and dogs who use the bike path and walk on that side walk. 'Ihxks backing up(either direction) on a relatively busy pedestrian road is never a good idea(especially one frequented by teens on their way to high school-they don't always make the but choices and often assume they have aright away). Please consider the opportunity to expand the park Regards, Lauren Guynn Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Lynn Lorenz<lynnierlo@aol.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 8:02 PM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: Ford development Dear Mr.Zbeda, I just read the letter that Susan Nelson wrote you regarding the development that is being considered for Ford Road. I also was present at the City Council Meeting that was attended by the many residents from the area that will be affected by the proposed development. I do not live near Ford Road but attend and speak on other issues at Council meetings and can't tell you enough how impressed I was by the earnest pleas of the residents of that neighborhood that would be affected by a development'near the childrens'athletic area. Rarely have I heard at Council or Planning Commission Meetings such articulate and impassioned speakers. Ms. Nelson has presented excellent arguments for not proceeding with a development at this site. And certainly the hazard waste that is indicated on the sign at the site of the proposed development needs more scrutiny. I hope that you will take heed of the intensity of the concerns of the residents and find an alternative location for the development. Thank you, Lynn Lorenz 434 Redlands Avenue Newport Beach,Ca 92663 Sent from my Whone Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Jennifer Seaton<jennifer.seaton@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29, 2019 7:45 PM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Subject: Concerns re:4302 Ford Rd proposal Dear Mr.Zdeba, I'm writing to express my deep concerns regarding the 4302 Ford Road proposal and the traffic problems it would create. The project entrance design is flawed.There is very restricted turning space, and room for only one delivery vehicle that must back out uphill on a blind curve.There simply is not capacity on Ford Road to handle additional traffic on the weekends and at peak weekday hours. The project can only accommodate one small-to-medium delivery vehicle at a time. I am concerned about other trucks waiting to get in or out and where they will wait.The development's parking facilities are very limited. I am sure that residents and visitors will end up using the park parking. I also think that the design of the entrances/exists would create safety hazards to pedestrians and bicyclists. The best use of this land is to expand the current park. Sincerely, Jennifer Seaton 1900 Port Bristol Circle Newport Beach CA 92660 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.0a-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Islandmdl<islandmid I@aol.com> Sent: Monday,April 29,2019 6:29 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Ford Road Apt/Condo Development Mr.Zbeda: As a resident of Newport beach and the Port Street for the past 20 years,I adamantly opposed to the condo/apartment complex on 4302 Ford Rd! This road and parking provided on the streets is quite crowded as you can see WITHOUT the addition traffic this proposed building would add.This area is used by people participating in soccer games,tennis and pickle ball matches,basketball games and families using the tot lot and picnic tables. It is ridiculous to think that the addition of this proposed building is a good idea!To cram a build of that size in a tiny comer is negligent and irresponsible not to mention dangerous and an eyesore.Please also note that the bike trail,which is adjacent to the proposed driveway is used as an access by many bicycles of those students commuting twice daily to CDMHS,and also people out for exercise on foot and by bicycle.Please give an ounce of consideration to those using the park,bike path and surrounding areas.This is an ill thought out idea. Sincerely, Mike Kiper Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Osterberg,Christian<christian.osterberg@aecom.com> Sent: Monday,April 29,2019 5:23 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: No to the Ford Road construction project,an experienced opinion Hello Mr.Zdeba, I am writing to you to seek your assistance in halting the planned construction of a condo/apartment complex on Ford Road.,,I live at 1706 on Port Margate Place and drive on Ford Road daily. My children attended CDM High School and used Ford Road to ride to and ride home from School. That path was much safer than having them ride adjacent to Bonita Canyon road. I understand someone has a money- making idea of putting apartment-like homes on Ford Road near the intersection of Macarthur Boulevard. Is the environmental impact report for this undertaking available for public review? I hope the city is not considering a construction project like this to be de minimis? The increased green-house gas emissions associated with a project like this need to be assessed, and that will be the least of the impacts. I have the unique perspective in that I manage a remediation project in a local residential neighborhood. This residential clean-up was ordered by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and entails many steps to ensure public safety and mitigating nuisance created by odor and noise. I have erected 14-foot tall sound blankets around the perimeter of my work zone at a cost of$750,000.The nuisance from noise created by the Ford Road project will be exceedingly high. I am not sure what the city statutes for noise but I would guess 75 DB. The Backup alarms on the trucks will exceed 90 db, which will be unacceptable for sensitive receptors in the area. If the developer intends to back his trucks all the way from Mesa View to the construction site the noise impacts will be prolonged and substantial. The traffic delays caused by such a loading operation will be significant. However,the safety aspect of adding construction traffic and residential traffic to a road that is really only for park access will be difficult to mitigate. Can you imagine if a child gets injured or worse? Thank you for your time and consideration, Chris Osterberg Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 „� gu if'\d Fl Fm�nty �, r - � i +WN Deadline to comment on the impact study is Monday May 6th. This also really the good deadline to have your and your fellow voters voices heard on this project. If you think it's a bad idea to endanger the safety of kids& bikers, expose the city to the liability,and a major infringement on the use and enjoyment of the Park, you must email your input and concerns to the City Planner ASAP. The contact(reference"4302 Ford Road Proposal") is Ben Zdeba BZdeba@newportbeachca.gov 949 644-3253. Thanks for helping protect the safety of our children & community and ability to fully utilize and enjoy our parks! Jerry Schmitt Jerry.Schmitt@cox.net Area Coordinator for Port Street Neighborhood Watch Founding member of Port Street Safety and Surveillance Committee To get a complete detail of the project as proposed by the developer, click on http://n ewportbeach.legista r.com/gateway.as px?M=F&I D=ff724d61-4b5 b-4c21-86a0-4ed3178310ee:pdf To link to the impact study: https://www.newportbeachca.gov/pin/CEQA DOCS.asp?path=/Ford%20Road%20Residential%20(PA2017-228) To link to the April 18, 2019 Planning Commission meeting video to study the project is on the web site. Start at 1:52. https://www.newportbea chca.gov/Home/Com ponents/Calendar/Eve nt/52908/613 Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Photo of the Park entrance on the typical Saturday especially during soccer. Here is the proposed project entrance ramp, ,. Where will the mailman, UPS FedEx, Amazon, etc park on a typical weekend if a small moving truck is in the only delivery spot (typical larger moving vans will not fit), and the Park lot is full as will as the street????? Above photo taken 4/20/2019 � ry 1 n I W The developer is also marketing this as saving the community from looking at the "unattractive" and "unsightly" AT&T building. However, you will see more of the AT&T building after they cut down all these. trees marked in red. A cell tower that is currently hard to see will also be put out in the open on the others ide of the AT&T building as well. Note: If you look at the developer before and after pictures they are also fraudulent as they state in their application they are cutting them all down,yet they show them all as they are today in the "after" photos only moved back 50-75 feet. Planning Commission-May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 SA r Elevators and trash cans on lower level over 150 feet Gate fror ��'% ' i� � ` w v i ,:} from delivery and-garbage s pool to d`ar7c�f :^ ,� "�` ,! truck parking. Room for only one delivery vehicle that P�'�rtl$M1 1 t Frj f 4Y must back out, uphill on h a bind curve over the sidewalk and bike trail! ' 6� 1 y,7by�4i31Fa .+ L '°`'t S - G Residence car entrance andexist ti ,y'`�j t$$�� ✓ t Y � 4i � F moi. R% �K Fk qq yy I.ramp. Where will Amazon, USPS, UPS, etc trucks park if a moving van is Tandem parking. using the delivery area for 4+ hours especially on a soccer day or ORITNother busy day? A typical larger moving van will not fit. The r �' closest the van (or the estimated 20+tenants without a spot) can get to the building elevator is to park in the Park parking lot and h` go through the Pool area. No Freight Elevator. Just two smaller elevators in the middle of the building T x Next to 5 trash cans. Is that enough for 60-70 tenants? No 17 , a truck can pick up in the basement. They need to be hand x fi wheeled over 150 feet to the one delivery parking spot. Will trash trucks come daily to reduce the smell?. I Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa—Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Proposed project entrance is behind the back half of this truck. 4. Restricted turning space. The turn-a-round at the end of Ford Rd in from of the proposed project may look big enough however, with cars parked on the street the radius is significantly smaller. This truck coming out of the AT&T lot had to go forward and back up twice while on the street to maneuver the turn around. It is a breach of public safety and liability to the city to allow trucks to try to back out of this driveway across children walking, bikers and traffic at the Park. And the trucks need to back up going uphill, around a 90-degree curve, with blind spots, and over the sidewalk and main bike trail. F„C �V?v y y� yC{ The cars you see in the above picture are parked at the AT&T building, NOT the apartments/condos. The above developers photo is very fraudulently misleading as they practically hide the main car entrance ramp (we marked in red) and doesn't even show the delivery truck area. It is also misleading as the AT&T parking lot is depicted about double of what it will actually be and leads most people to get the wrong impression that the AT&T parking is for the apartments/condos. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 Park. Due to the position and shape of the project,there is a high likelihood the building will cause the noise from the pickleball courts to echo and amplify. Or the sound may bounce back at the people trying to enioy the park. Pool liability. Being the Park parking lot is the closest for tenants who don't have reserved parking in the project, and most logical way for to guests to enter for pool parties,the gate will likely be propped open many times. If a kid wondered in and drown,the city would be one of the parties held liability. Cell Tower. Moving the cell tower from the current location (mostly hidden in the AT&T parking lot)to the open space that everyone will see on the other side of the AT&T building is a prerequisite or should be running concurrent with this application. Traffic will increase at the main exist to the community which is already completely gridlock at rush hour times. Construction Plan. The city should require a detailed plan of how the 2+year(?) construction process and impact would look like this tiny 1.06 area would probably require all equipment and trailers to be off the property to be able to work on it. The best use for this 1.06 acre of land is to expand the current Park for additional soccer fields, pickleball courts,or other activities. The city tried to buy it from AT&T several years ago, but AT&T wanted way over market value for it so the city passed at that time. AT&T must be more realistic now as when Hines development recently approached them as they were able to work out a deal contingent on the city letting them build apartments or condos. If this goes though,the city will never have the opportunity to add to this Park! Suggestion....I see no need fulfilled by this project as there are 6 apartments/condos all with for sale signs and vacancies within a''/<mile of the Port Streets. However, if the city for some reason feels this project is needed, have Hines built on the other side of the AT&T building away from the park on city land with the above safety design changes....the city does a land swap and gets to expand the park....and AT&T gets their money without having to relocate the cell tower....a Win-Win-Win! Gate from Park lot to pool area. Typical large moving All the trees you see to Main Bonita vans may park here as they the left of the bike Canyon Sports won't fit on the property and path/sidewalk will be Park parking lot its significantly closer to the cut down. often full on elevator than the nearest busy days. street parking. Here is the project entrance where z cars will be coming up a ramp with qw. restricted view. Trucks and delivery vehicles have one place to park and ° will have to back up,going uphill, ,rl on a near 90 degree turn, looking 4 out for incoming/outgoing cars, with very limited visibility. This is the most used sidewalk for e+�•�`a ��^'�.M.�4`rHgs„�^xG'.� �;�'s�t $��r� ��....:,.5�.c.2ro� .:�3�[`}.�r `� families on busy days such as Main bike thoroughfare and sidewalk also used by birthday parties cir soccer games as CDM HS kids to walk or bike to school. most of the other side of Ford Rd is marked No Parking. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 The project entrance flawed design is very dangerous to children,adults, bikers, and other vehicles (see photos below). To leave the project,cars will have to emerge underground with no visibility of potential kids in their path......they will have to over accelerate to get up the ramp on a curve....at the top of the ramp the cars will have a tendency to surge onto the sidewalk until the driver can adjust the speed which may be too late as kid or bike appears with limited visibility and not enough time to react. Delivery trucks also use this entrance/exit. Trucks Must Back Up to get out...while going uphill....on a 90 degree curve road with blind spots...looking out for cars going up or down the ramp.....over the side walk and main bike path (the students use this to go to and from CDM HS) ...... looking out for oncoming traffic Ford Rd...while watching for outgoing traffic from the Park!!! The city would be reckless to expose the city to the liability of negligently approving a hazardous design at the Park entrance with a high probably of injury or death. The turnaround on Ford Road at the entrance to Park may look to have amble space, but with cars parked on the street the radius is greatly reduced. Recently I was a trunk who could not make the turn and had the stop and back up twice to make it around. See below photo. Bicyclist are probably at higher.risks considering the speeds of the bike and car speed making reaction time after the blind spots a split second to avoid a collision. All it takes is for the bike to quickly swerve causing them to lose balance, or catch a wheel,or apply too much pressure to the wrong brake and crash to the pavement. The bike trail passing the project entrance is a main thoroughfare through the area and is used by the kids who walk and bike to CDM HS. Bikers from outside the area passing through that may not know of the hidden death trap may be at even higher risk.. The project can only accommodate one small-medium delivery vehicle at a time. What will the other trucks do while waiting for the truck to get done and back out? It is 150 feet just to get to the elevators and garbage cans from the single truck parking area therefore no delivery or pick up will happen quickly. With 21 units, delivery vehicles such as Amazon, UPS, US Mail, FedEx,garbage, moving, Uber, Pick-Up-Stix, pet groomers,water, pizza, etc will be constant. What will happen when someone is moving in or out and the moving van is using the only parking spot blocking deliveries-for 3-5 hours? The typical larger moving van will not fit anywhere on the proiect....do they unload at the closest street parking (if its open at the time)which is over 310 feet from the elevator, or the logical place for them to park and unload is in the Park through the pool area which is half that distance to the elevator than the nearest street parking spot? The underground parking is grossly limited leaving the Park as the logical place for tenants and guests to park. There are 3 spaces for handicapped, 13 for guests/visitors/housekeepers/nannies/repair/service personal/rental or sales office workers/property maintenance, etc. That leaves 39 for the people living there.....not even 2 per unit!! Of the 39 spots,26 are Tandem Stalls so they have to be used by the same unit,or used by 13 units......that leaves 8 units fighting over the last 13 spots. But it will be much worse......,.The (21)2-4 bedroom units have a total of 63 bedrooms. Assuming an average of 1-person per bedroom (probably more for apartments or rental condos) will be short 25 parking spots and the cars will likely flow onto Ford Rd,the Park, and the Port Streets.....and that is not considering events such as pool parties or other gatherings! Residents and guests will surely use the convenient Park,parking lot causing Park users to park on the street putting more kids and adults safety in danger as car and trucks backing out of the project. Most of the south side of Ford Rd is marked No Parking therefore most cars will have to park on the north side and run past the project entrance to get to their soccer games. The tenants being there the night before will have already taken all the good parking spots. Most tenants and guests will feel entitled to park in Public Parking. Light pollution. Cars living the project will shine their lights directly into the second story bedrooms of the homes on Port Sheffield and Port Abbey. Additional City Complaints. Even if the tenants knew of the pickleball and tennis courts when they moved in,there is a high likelihood they will try to get the city to restrict the use and noise. They may also complaint about the restroom and Park lights. And the rest of the city will complain that the tenants are taking spots.reserved for the Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 General Observations and Concerns of the 4302 Ford Rd Proposed Project 4/29/20191 pm Last Updated Here are some observations and major concerns on the proposed 4302 Ford Road Apartments or Condo Project near the Port Streets and Bonita Canyon Sports Park with the tennis&pickleball courts as discussed at the April 18, 2019 Newport Beach Planning Commission meeting. Executive Summary: • This is the significant man-made risk to public safety that will most certainly result in injuries and possibility death. The project will create a major hazard at the entrance with cars accelerating up a ramp with their view mainly blinded from the small children and bikes at the top of the ramp. Trucks will have to backup, going uphill,on a blind curve,while avoiding car going up/down on the ramp at the same entry point. • The unnecessary liability to the city will be enormous as they will surely be sued for every injury and liable for approving this hazardous design at the Park entrance. • The community s enjoyment and use of the park will be greatly impeded. • The project fills no need existing need for housing as there is a surplus of supply in the immediate area. Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration: I disagree with the following conclusions of the IS/MND that these do in fact exist: Hazard: This proposed project does indeed create substantial hazard and danger to community safety,and liability to the city especially due the design of the entrance. Light Pollution: The project is design will result in car headlights shinning directly into the second story bedroom windows of people living at the end of Port Sheffield and Port Abbey. Car lights will also shine directly at the . tenant's windows as cars heading towards the ocean on MacArthur Blvd and take left onto Bonita Canyon Road. Lights from the Park lot and restrooms may pollute the tenants at night. Noise Pollution: 1.Tests need to be done to do a simulation analysis as the noise impact of the building location may deflect the picketball and other notices back on to park users increasing the noise level after the project is built. 2. There also may be an issue with picketball and other noises creating an echo and amplifying the noise impacting the tenants due to the V-shaped design. 3. Park users may also be subject to load music(some not appropriate for children)from the pool use by tenants and pool parties. A full EIR is required. The prior Phase 1 Environmental Assessment documents prepared in 2015 indicated that there are clear reasons to perform a full EIR. Observations and Concerns: The project has several serious design safety flaws that endangers our kids and anyone trying to use the park or bike trail, Putting the city at risk of liability,and will have a major impact on our ability to use and eniov the Park. The marketing of this project by the developer(Hines) has been deceitful. For example,they never mention Apartments(only condos) in their proposal and press. Yet Hines was very clear at the meeting the condo decision has not been made and won't be announce until sometime after city approval The city was also clear that once approved for multi-unit zoning,the developer can build either apartments or condos,and can change their decision any time in the future. The illustrations the developer submitted with the application also deceive the public. For example,they don't show the entrance or delivery area in one illustration and although they indicated they will have to cut down all the trees as the building will physically occupy the space,yet their"after"photos show them still standing and covering up most of the building, or if you look at the plans where they placed them in the"after" photos they would be 40+ foot trees would be growing through the pool and/or through 3 stories of the building and through the roof. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Christy.Lea<Christy.Lea@knobbe.com> Sent: Monday,April 29,2019 4:58 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: 4302 Ford Road Proposal Attachments: PortSt+FordRd+Project+Concerns.pdf Ben, I am a Port Street resident, and I share many of the concerns raised in the attached letter and hope the City will require a full Environmental Assessment. Best, Christy / Christy Lea Partner Ch risty.Leaftknobbe.com 949-721-7642 Direct Knobbe Martens 2040 Main St., 14th FI, Irvine,CA 92614 www.knobbe.com/c hristy-lea NOTICE: This email message is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the Intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply email and destroy all copies of the original message. Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Carl Zylstra<clzylstral@gmail.com> Sent: Monday,April 29,2019 4:57 PM To: Zdeba, Benjamin Subject: Proposed Condos/Apartments near the AT&T building Dear Ben, C am emailing to let you know as a registered Newport Beach voter I am STRONGLY opposed to this project. I mean seriously are you people out of your minds? Why in the world would you recommend such a project so near to a small tot park?It is one of the safest places in Newport Beach for our little ones to play,and our big dis to ride their bikes to CDM. If this passes I.will join SPON and Line in the Sand and any other group that makes sure we replace every current Newport Beach City Counsel person. This is beyond anything you have tried to pull over on the voting public in this city. STOP this project!!!! Carl Zylstra Planning Commission—May 9,2019 Item No.Oa-Additional Materials Received At Meeting Public Comments 1 From: Keith Frankel<Keith.Frankel@TriPointeHomes.com> Sent: Thursday,April 18,2019 3:59 PM To: Zdeba,Benjamin Cc: Paul Casey; Ryan Chase; Chris Edmonds; newportnylee@gmail.com; Polly Verfaillie Subject: Ford Rd Development Hi Ben I want to voice my initial concerns related to tonight's Ford Rd discussions. Although the project looks attractive, here are the concerns I have as a neighbor: 1. Traffic: Increased traffic along Ford(and potential speeding)at the edge of a very child centric neighborhood. (can be mitigated through stop signs or speed bumps). Since the inception of Pickle Ball,we get way more speeders heading towards the pickle ball courts. Given the family centric Port Streets neighborhood,this is a super sensitive topic. 2. Parking: I'm concerned that Residents and Guests will find a way to use an already busy Parking Lot at the Bonita Canyon Sports Park as overflow parking. During sporting events,this parking lot generally gets pretty full. 3. Parks: increased park use: We can anticipate more park traffic,specifically more pickle ball use. Can you share if the city has plans for additional park uses. I'd like to be made aware of any park adjustments. 4. Environmental/Nature: With the development,we can expect the elimination of some very nice Eucalyptus trees that align Bonita Canyon and act as a buffer to the Port Streets neighborhood. How will the city counter the tree reduction. Hopefully the planning commission requires a nice tree buffer on all sides of the condo complex. 6. Schools: Will these owners have access to Anderson School that is already impacted? This is more of a school district issue. 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Many parents could not attend because of this conflict. We are writing in hopes that the city will be reconsider re-zoning the space on Ford Road for a multi-family Condo project. The city had done such an amazing job with the space at the end of Ford Road. It is not only beautiful, but utilized regularly by our community. We play tennis and pickleball there, soccer, the kids play at the park, boys play basketball, girls have Girl Scout meetings and birthday parties and the space is a wonderful place to walk, bike and run. Our children attend both Andersen elementary and CdM and they bike to school on the path through this lovely and serene place. It would be such a shame for the city to allow this wonderful space to be developed with multi- family condos. It would forever change the feel of the space that the city has worked so hard to beautify on behalf of its residents. The traffic, noise, congestion and overall feel of having a 4 story condo project right there would devalue this beautiful area. We ask that you consider to keep the zoning as is or potentially add more green space that would be utilized by our city residents. We don't need more condos and housing like Irvine has. Thank you and we thank the city for creating such a wonderful space for us all to enjoy. Kind Regards, Missy and Jason Harris Natalie and Tom Giannulli On May 9, 2019, at 2:28 PM, Karol Hatch <karoihatch @gmaiLcom> wrote: Perfect! Thank you so much! Karol