HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-13 - Adopting Planned Community Development Plan No. PC2018-001 Amending the San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community (PC-19) Located at 850 and 856 San Clemente Drive (PA2018-185)ORDINANCE NO. 2019-13
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING PLANNED
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN NO. PC2018-001
AMENDING THE SAN JOAQUIN PLAZA PLANNED
COMMUNITY (PC -19) LOCATED AT 850 AND 856 SAN
CLEMENTE DRIVE (PA2018-185)
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Nexus Development Corporation
representing Vivante Newport Center, LLC ("Applicant"), with respect to property located at
850 and 856 San Clemente Drive, and legally described as Parcel 2 of Newport Beach Lot
Line Adjustment No. 95-3 together with Parcel 2 of Resubdivision No. 501, Assessor's
Parcel Nos. 442-261-05 and 442-261-17 ("Property");
WHEREAS, the Applicant proposes the demolition of the existing Orange County
Museum of Art ("OCMA") (23,632 square feet) and associated administrative office building
(13,935 square feet) to accommodate the development of a 183,983 -square -foot, six -story
combination senior housing (90 -unit residential dwelling units) and memory care facility (27
beds) ("Project"). The approximately 2.9 acre site is located on San Clemente Drive opposite
the intersection with Santa Maria Road;
WHEREAS, in order to implement the Project, the Applicant, requests the following
approvals from the City of Newport Beach ("City"):
• General Plan Amendment — To amend Anomaly No. 49 to change the land
use category from PI (Private Institutions) to MU -H3 (Mixed -Use Horizontal).
The proposed amendment also includes 90 additional dwelling units and would
reduce the nonresidential floor area from 45,208 square feet to 16,000 square
feet in Statistical Area L1. Table LU 1 is amended to reflect a total of 540
dwelling units authorized within the MU -H3 land use designation,
• Planned Community Development Plan Amendment — To modify the San
Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Development Plan (PC -19) to include
development and design standards to allow for 90 senior dwelling units and 27
memory care beds. The Applicant also requests an increase in the height limit
from 65 feet to 69 feet with 10 feet for appurtenances,
• Development Agreement — To provide public benefits should the Project be
approved pursuant to Section 15.45.020 (Development Agreement Required)
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code ("NBMC") because the requested
General Plan Amendment includes 50 or more dwelling units and adds dwelling
units within Statistical Area L1,
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• Conditional Use Permit — To allow the operation of the proposed senior
housing and memory care facility, alcohol service for dining hall and lounge
areas in the form of a Type 47 (On Sale General) and Type 57 (Special On
Sale General) Alcoholic Beverage Control ("ABC") licenses, and ensure land
use compatibility,
• Major Site Development Review — To allow the construction of 90 senior
dwelling units and a 27 -bed memory care facility and to ensure the Project is
developed in accordance with the applicable planned community and zoning
code development standards and regulations pursuant to Section 20.52.080
(Site Development Reviews) of the NBMC,
• Lot Merger — To merge the two (2) existing parcels into one development
site,
• Addendum to Environmental Impact Report (SCH#2016021023) — To
address reasonably foreseeable environmental impacts resulting from the
legislative and project specific discretionary approvals, the City has determined
that an addendum to a previously certified Environmental Impact Report ("EIR")
is warranted pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA");
WHEREAS, the Property is designated PI (Private Institutions) by the General Plan
Land Use Element and is located within the PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community)
Zoning District;
WHEREAS, the Property is not located within the coastal zone; therefore, a coastal
development permit is not required;
WHEREAS, a Planning Commission study session was held on April 18, 2019, in
the Council Chambers located at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California, to
introduce the Project to the Planning Commission. No action was taken at the study session;
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2019, the Airport Land Use Commission ("ALUC") found
the City of Newport Beach Vivante Senior Housing project to be consistent with the Airport
Environs Land Use Plan for John Wayne Airport;
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on July 18, 2019 in the
Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time,
place and purpose of the hearing was given in accordance with California Government
Code Section 54950 et seq. (the "Ralph M. Brown Act") and Chapters 15.45, 20.56 and
20.62 of the NBMC. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered
by, the Planning Commission at this hearing;
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2019, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No.
PC2019-021 by a unanimous vote of 5 ayes and 0 nays, recommending approval of the
Project, and the land use entitlements referenced above, to the City Council;
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on August 13, 2019, in the
Council Chambers at 100 Civic Center Drive, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time,
place and purpose of the public hearing was given in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown
Act and Chapters 15.45, 20.56 and 20.62 of the NBMC. Evidence, both written and oral,
was presented to, and considered by, the City Council at this hearing;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza Planned
Community) Zoning District meets the intent and purpose for a Planned Community
("PC") as specified in NBMC Section 20. 56.010 (Planned Community District
Procedures, Purpose). The Property is located in the Newport Center area which includes
a mixture of shopping, hotels, commercial support uses, professional offices, and
residential developments. The Project's development plan and standards are consistent
with the surrounding development including the standards and allowed uses of the
adjoining North Newport Center Planned Community;
WHEREAS, the proposed PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community)
amendment and zoning designation are consistent with the proposed General Plan
Amendment (GP2018-003) that amends the land use category from Private Institutional
(PI) to Mixed -Use Horizontal (MU -H3) with a maximum development limit for Anomaly
No. 49 (Table LU2 and associated figures) of 90 units and 16,000 square feet of
nonresidential floor area;
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WHEREAS, the future development of the Property affected by the proposed
amendments will be consistent with the goals and policies of the Land Use Element of
the General Plan; and will be consistent with the purpose and intent of the proposed San
Joaquin Plaza (PC) Zoning District of the NBMC;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the PC -19 Zoning District meets the
intent and purpose for a PC as specified in Section 20.56.010 (Planned Community
District Procedures, Purpose) of the NBMC. The Property is located in the northwest
portion of Newport Center, which is a regional center of business and commerce that
includes major retail, professional office, entertainment, recreation, and residential
development in a master planned mixed-use area. The amended PC -19 Development
Plan is complementary to the surrounding development, including the development
standards and allowed uses of the adjoining PC -56 (North Newport Center Planned
Community) Zoning District;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment to the PC -19 Development Plan would
apply appropriate site and Project -specific setbacks, intensity, and height limits to the
Project given the site's urban location and all required parking is provided on site. The
Property is currently fully developed and does not support any natural resources. All
potential environmental impacts associated with the Project are appropriately addressed
through standard building permit procedures and the mitigation measures identified in the
EIR addendum;
WHEREAS, the future development of the Property affected by the proposed
amendments will be consistent with the goals and policies of the Land Use Element of
the General Plan; and will be consistent with the purpose and intent of the PC -19
Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, Section 20.30.060(C)(3) (Height Limits and Exceptions, Required
Findings) of the NBMC, requires findings A through D to be made to adopt a Planned
Community District with an increase in the height of the structure above the previous base
height limit:
Finding:
A. The Project Applicant is providing additional project amenities beyond those that
are otherwise required. Examples of project amenities include, but are not limited
to:
i. Additional landscaped open space;
ii. Increased setback and open areas; and
iii. Enhancement and protection of public views; and
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Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The building design provides a high level of design with open space, landscape,
residential amenities, and building setbacks that are similar or greater than those
required on adjoining properties. The Project provides 15,487 square feet of
landscaped area on-site and extensive common open space amenities including
outdoor seating areas, raised gardens and vegetable planters, bocce ball court,
outdoor kitchen, dog park, and putting green.
2. The Project provides setbacks ranging from 36 feet along the northern property
nearest to residential uses up to 94 feet at the San Clemente Drive street frontage.
3. The Project does not inhibit designated public view points or coastal view corridors
as identified in Figure NR3 of the General Plan. The nearest coastal view road
occurs to the southwest along Jamboree Road and views are oriented toward the
ocean. The Project will not be visible from this location. Further, the proposed
building will fit into the height and architectural context of other office buildings and
development in the Newport Center area.
Finding:
B. The architectural design of the project provides visual interest through the use of
light and shadow, recessed planes, vertical elements, and varied roof planes;
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The Project provides high quality architectural materials on the building fagade
including smooth -coat plaster walls, natural travertine stone, vinyl windows, metal
railings, and window trims.
2. The building is designed in an L -shape with a porte-cochere located at the primary
building entrance along San Clemente Drive. This feature enhances the building
entry and provides visual interest at the most visible building fagade.
3. Juliet balconies for each unit will provide visual interest and building articulation
throughout the building.
4. The building style is complementary to surrounding office buildings in Newport
Center and the fagade is architecturally modeled after the office building located
at 888 San Clemente Drive.
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5. The building's roofline provides a roof screen and mechanical wells to adequately
screen unsightly equipment and provide architectural variation at the exterior
elevations.
Finding:
C. The increased height will not result in undesirable or abrupt scale changes or
relationships being created between the proposed structure(s) and existing
adjacent developments or public spaces. Where appropriate, the proposed
structure(s) provides a gradual transition to taller or shorter structures on abutting
properties, and
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The proposed building height of 68 feet 8 inches is comparable to surrounding
building heights of 61 feet 9 inches at 888 San Clemente Drive, 65 feet at the Villas
Fashion Island, 80 feet at Pacific Life (700 Newport Center Drive), and 125 feet at
800 Newport Center Drive. Further, these buildings allow an additional 10 feet for
architectural appurtenances, consistent with the proposed building height for the
Project.
2. The Project height is cohesive with surrounding building heights particularly given
the site's grade elevations along San Clemente Drive, which range from 165 feet
up to 189 feet. The proposed Project would be measured from the building
entrance elevation at 181 feet.
Finding:
D. The structure will have no more floor area than could have been achieved without
the approval of the height increase."
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The existing PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community) text does not
establish a floor area limit for the subject properties since it is currently designated
for private institutional land uses. The amended PC -19 text will establish a floor
area consistent with the proposed building area (approximately 184,000 square
feet).
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2. The proposed floor area could be achieved within the current 65 foot height limit if
the building footprint was enlarged. The proposed design with additional height
affords additional site area to provide code -required parking, circulation, and open
space amenities to serve the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Newport Beach ordains as
follows:
Section 1: The City Council has considered the recommendation of the
Planning Commission and has determined that modifications to the Project made by the
City Council, if any, are not major changes that require referral back to the Planning
Commission for consideration and recommendation.
Section 2: The City Council hereby approves Planned Community Development
Plan Amendment No. 2018-001 as depicted in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference, to change the San Joaquin Plaza PC land use designation from
Civic/Cultural/Professional/Office to Senior Housing/Convalescent Facility/Ancillary Uses
and revise the development standards to accommodate the proposed residential
development.
Section 3: The recitals provided in this ordinance are true and correct and are
incorporated into the operative part of this ordinance.
Section 4: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not
affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City
Council hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section,
subsection, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or
unconstitutional.
Section 5: The Museum House Project Final EIR (SCH No. 2016021023) was
prepared for the project in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") as set forth in California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
and City Council Policy K-3. By Resolution No. 2016-126, the City Council, having final
approval authority over the project, adopted and certified as complete and adequate the
Museum House Project Final EIR (SCH No. 2016021023) and approved "Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program." Resolution No. 2016-126 is hereby incorporated by
reference.
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Section 6: The Vivante Senior Housing Environmental Impact Report Addendum
(EIR Addendum) (SCH No. 2016021023) was prepared for the Project incompliance with
CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines, and City Council Policy K-3. By Resolution No. 2019-
74, the City Council having final approval authority over the Project, adopted and certified
as complete and adequate the Vivante Senior Housing Project Final Environmental
Impact Report Addendum (SCH No. 2016021023) and adopted "Mitigation Monitoring
and Reporting Program." Resolution No. 2019-74 is hereby incorporated by reference.
Section 7: Except as expressly modified in this ordinance, all other Sections,
Subsections, terms, clauses and phrases set forth in the NBMC shall remain unchanged
and shall be in full force and effect
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Section 8: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage
of this ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be
published pursuant to City Charter Section 414.
This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Newport Beach held on the 13th day of August, 2019, and adopted on the 10th day of
September, 2019, by the following vote, to -wit:
AYES: Mayor Dixon, Mayor Pro Tem O'Neill Council Member Avery Council
Member Brenner, Council Member Duffield Council Member Herdman
Council Member Muldoon
NAYS:
ABSENT:
DIANE B. DIXON, MAYO
ATTEST:
CITY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
'AA r
C. HARP, CITY ATTORNEY
Exhibit A: PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Development Plan)
Exhibit "A"
PC -19 (San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Development Plan)
San Joaquin Plaza
Planned Community Development Plan
(PC 19 Amendment No. 8)
Land Uses, Development Standards &
Procedures
Ordinance No. 1649, Amendment No. 455, December 22, 1975
Ordinance No. 2007-20, PC Resolution No. 1739, Amendment No. PD2007-003 (PA2007-151)
Ordinance No. 2019-_, Amendment No. PC2018-001 (PA2018-185), September 10, 2019
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San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Development Plan
(PC 19 Amendment No. 8)
Land Uses, Development Standards & Procedures
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
A. Introduction, Purpose, and Intent of Development Plan Page 3
B. Relationship to Municipal Code Page 3
C. San Joaquin Plaza Statistical Analysis Page 3
D. Figure 1 - San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Area Location map Page 4
II. Land Uses and Development Regulation
a. Permitted Uses Page 5
b. Development Limits Page 6
c. Transfer of Development Rights Page 6
III. Site Development Standards
a.
Site Setbacks
Page 6
b.
Senior Housing Open Space Requirements
Page 7
c.
Parking
Page 7
d.
Floor Area Ratio
Page 8
e.
Lot Coverage
Page 8
f.
Permitted Height of Structures
Page 8
g.
Rooftop Appurtenances
Page 8
h.
Architectural Features
Page 8
i.
Site Walls, Retaining Walls, Garage Walls and Mechanical Screens
Page 8
j.
Refuse Collection
Page 9
k.
Landscaping
Page 9
I.
Lighting
Page 9
m.
Signs
Page 9
n.
LEED Certification
Page 11
o.
Construction and Utility Requirements
Page 11
IV. Definitions
Page 13
V. Site Development Review
Page 15
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San Joaquin Plaza PC Development Plan
Amendment No. 8
I. Introduction
A. Introduction, Purpose, and Intent of this Development Plan
The San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community District (PC -19) (the "San Joaquin Plaza PC District")
for the City of Newport Beach is part of the Newport Center Development in conformance with
the Newport Beach General Plan (the "General Plan"). The General Plan identifies the goal of
creating a successful mixed-use district that integrates economic and commercial centers serving
the needs of Newport Beach residents and the sub -region, with expanded opportunities for a
variety of housing development within Newport Center.
As shown on Figure 1, the San Joaquin Plaza PC District is located in the north end of Newport
Center where the concentration of building height and mass is greatest. It is generally bounded
by Santa Cruz Drive on the east, San Clemente Drive to the south, and Santa Barbara Drive to the
west. Surrounding uses include a parking structure to the east, office buildings and a parking
structure to the west, residential apartments to the north, and office and residential apartments
to the south across San Clemente Drive. The Fashion Island regional mall is approximately % mile
to the south. The purpose of the San Joaquin Plaza PC District is to ensure consistency with
General Plan policies related to development scale in Newport Center and expectations for high
quality development.
This San Joaquin Plaza PC Development Plan (as hereby amended, this "Development Plan")
provides land use and development standards for the subject properties located at 850 San
Clemente Drive and 856 San Clemente Drive. This Development Plan supersedes the existing San
Joaquin Plaza PC Development Plan in its entirety, including the land use and development
standards therein. The specifications of this Development Plan are intended to provide flexibility
in both the land use and development standards for the planned buildings.
B. Relationship to the Municipal Code
Whenever the development regulations of this Development Plan conflict with the regulations
of the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code (the "Municipal Code"), the regulations contained
in this Development Plan shall prevail. The development regulations of the Municipal Code shall
apply with respect to those regulations not addressed by this Development Plan. All words and
phrases used in this Development Plan shall have the same meaning and definition as used in the
Municipal Code unless defined differently in Section IV (Definitions) of this Development Plan.
C. San Joaquin Plaza Statistical Analysis
The San Joaquin Plaza PC District area consists of the following two (2) existing buildings located
on the following two (2) adjoining parcels (however, this Development Plan allows for such
adjoining parcels to be combined into a single parcel for development purposes):
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Building 1 (850 San Clemente Drive) on Parcel 1
• Existing Use: Orange County Museum of Art Exhibition Space (23,632
Square Feet)
• Parcel Size: 1.996 acres
Building 2 (856 San Clemente Drive) on Parcel 2
• Existing Use: Orange County Museum of Art Galleries Administrative
Offices and Storage (13,935 Square Feet)
• Parcel Size: 0.910 acres
Total combined Land Parcels consisting of 2.91 acres
D. Figure 1- San Joaquin Plaza Planned Community Area Location Map
San Joaquin Hills Rd
San Joaquin Planned Community
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II. Land Uses and Development Regulations
A. Permitted Uses
1. General
The specific uses listed in Section II.A.2 below are permitted under this Development Plan. In
addition, uses determined to be either accessory or ancillary to such permitted uses, or Support
Uses to such permitted uses, are also permitted under this Development Plan. In addition, the
Community Development Director may determine other uses not specifically listed herein,
provided they are consistent with the Mixed- Use Horizontal (MU -H3) Land Use designation.
2. San Joaquin Plaza
a. Senior Housing (with or without congregate care), which may include a
development which is licensed by the State of California as a residential care
facility for the elderly ("RCFE"). Such Senior Housing may include independent,
assisted -living, and/or memory care units for persons 60 years of age or older.
b. Convalescent Facility (with or without congregate care), which may include a
development which is licensed by the State of California as a RCFE. Such
Convalescent Facility may include assisted -living care and/or memory care units.
c. Uses that are accessory or ancillary to the foregoing permitted uses, including
Support Uses for Senior Housing, are also permitted. These include, but are not
limited to, the following:
i.
Lobby
ii.
Club Rooms
iii.
Bowling alley
iv.
Fitness Center
V.
Business Services
vi.
Rooftop Lounge
vii.
Salon/Spa
viii.
Commercial Kitchen & Dining Hall with ancillary on-site sale alcohol
service (Type 47/57 or similar license)
ix.
Laundry
X.
Conference Rooms & Admin Offices
xi.
Pool
xii.
Putting Green
xiii.
Bocce Ball Court
xiv.
Dog Park
xv.
Raised Herb Gardens
xvi.
Similar resident serving uses
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d. Telecommunications facilities are permitted in accordance with Chapter 20.49
(Wireless Telecommunications Facilities) of the NBMC.
e. Land uses that are not listed above are not allowed, except as provided by Chapter
20.12(Interpretation of Zoning Code Provisions) of the NBMC or as required by State Law.
f. Temporary uses may be allowed only upon approval of a limited term permit pursuant
to Section 20.52.040 (Limited Term Permits) of the NBMC.
B. Development Limits
1. General
The following development limits in this Development Plan are consistent with those
established by the General Plan:
2. San Joaquin Plaza
Up to 90 Senior Housing units are permitted within the San Joaquin Plaza PC District.
Senior Housing units, associated common areas, and ancillary uses are measured on a per unit
basis and not by gross floor area. Senior Housing units are comprised of separate or independent
living areas for one or more persons, with area or equipment for sleeping, sanitation, and food
preparation.
Up to 16,000 square feet of Convalescent Facilities or other non-residential uses
(excluding Senior Housing units and associated common areas and ancillary uses) are permitted
within the San Joaquin Plaza PC District. Convalescent Facilities and other non-residential uses
(excluding Senior Housing units and associated common areas and ancillary uses) are measured
by gross floor area.
C. Transfer of Development Rights
Development limits may be modified through the approval of a Transfer of Development
Rights. The transfer of development rights among the San Joaquin Plaza PC District and to/from
other areas in the Newport Center/Fashion Island District identified in the General Plan is allowed
in accordance with Policy LU 6.14.3 of the General Plan and this Development Plan. The transfer
of development rights shall be approved, as specified in the General Plan.
III. Site Development Standards
A. Site Setbacks
a. San Clemente Drive 15'0"
b. East Property Line (Adjacent to Parking Garage) 510"
M
c. North Property Line (Adjacent to San Joaquin Apartments) 510"
d. West Property Line 5'0"
Note: Carports, site walls, trash or generator enclosures, and parking spaces shall not be
subject to any setback requirements.
B. Senior Housing Open Space Requirements
The following open space standards shall apply to Senior Housing:
1. Common Outdoor Open Space
The project shall provide a minimum of 5 percent common outdoor open space based
on the lot area (6,330 square feet minimum). The project shall provide common outdoor open
space either at grade, podium level, common level within the building or roof level. Qualifying
common outdoor open space areas shall have a minimum horizontal dimension of 30 feet and
may contain active and/or passive areas and a combination of hardscape and landscape features,
but a minimum of 10 percent of the common outdoor open space must be landscaped. All
common outdoor space must be accessible to all residents.
2. Common Indoor Open Space
The project shall provide at least one community room of at least 500 square feet for
use by residents of the project. The area should be located adjacent to, and accessible from,
common access point. This area may contain active or passive recreational facilities or meeting
space and must be accessible through a common corridor.
3. Private Open Space
At least 40 percent of all units shall provide private open space, on a balcony, patio,
or roof terrace. Private open space shall be a minimum of 30 square feet and an average
horizontal dimension of 6 feet. Balconies should be proportionately distributed throughout the
project in relationship to floor levels and sizes of units.
C. Parking
Off-street parking for Senior Housing units shall be provided at a ratio of not less than 1.2
parking spaces per unit. Ancillary uses, such as lobbies, club rooms, fitness center, business
services, amenities and building services shall not require additional parking as they support the
primary operations of the Senior Housing community and its residents.
Off-street parking for Convalescent Facilities (Memory Care) shall be provided at a ratio
of not less than one (1) parking space per three beds.
D. Floor Area Ratio
a. Allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 1.5:1 FAR
b. Lot Area 126,600 Square Feet
c. Allowable Floor Area 189,900 Square Feet
E. Lot Coverage
Lot Coverage is the percentage of the site area.
a. Minimum Lot Area 39,639 Square Feet
b. Allowable Lot Coverage is 25%
c. Minimum Lot Width 150 Feet
F. Permitted Height of Structures
The maximum Building Height of all buildings shall be 69 feet as measured from Finished
Grade to the top of primary structure (top of ceiling above highest occupiable living space). Finish
Grade is defined as the elevation point of the main building entry point at ground floor in relation
to mean sea level.
G. Rooftop Appurtenances
Rooftop Appurtenances are permitted above the primary structure and may exceed the
maximum Building Height by up to 10 feet (79 feet maximum). Rooftop Appurtenances must be
screened from public view; the height of Rooftop Appurtenances shall not exceed the height of
the screening. Supports for window washing equipment are permitted, and are not required to
be screened from view. Additional setbacks on the roof are not required.
H. Architectural Features
Architectural Features are permitted above the primary structure and may exceed the
maximum Building Height by up to 10 feet (79 feet maximum). Such features must be an
extension of the architectural style of the building in terms of materials, design and color.
I. Site Walls, Retaining Walls, Garage Walls and Mechanical Screens
a. Site Walls
i. Site walls shall not exceed 8'0" from Finish Grade.
b. Retaining Walls
i. Interior: The height of a retaining wall that faces interior to the project must
not exceed 12'0" from Finish Grade to top of wall. A 42 -inch guardrail is
allowed above the wall where it is necessary for building and safety.
ii. Exterior: Retaining walls that face exterior to adjacent properties and San
Clemente Drive at property lines are limited in height to 12'0" from Finish
R]
Grade not including handrail conditions that may be required above these
walls. These handrail requirements may be formed by the retaining wall.
c. Garage walls that are exposed will be treated as architectural building fagade.
d. Mechanical screens will be allowed to be of sufficient height to provide coverage of
equipment from public view. Required grills, louvers, vents and other functional
requirements of building equipment will, to the extent practical, be incorporated
into the building architecture. Ground -mounted mechanical screens shall not
exceed 12 feet in height. Mechanical equipment shall comply with the noise
standards of the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code.
J. Refuse Collection
The Senior Housing and Convalescent Facility shall provide a minimum of 384 square feet of trash
area. The trash area shall provide a dedicated area with three walls, a gate, and a solid roof cover
with a drain to the sewer system in accordance with the requirements of Section 20.30.120 (Solid
Waste and Recyclable Materials Storage) of the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code. All
storage of cartons, containers, and trash shall be shielded from view within a building or within
an area enclosed by a wall not less than 6 feet in height.
K. Landscaping
Refer to the landscape standards within the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code.
L. Lighting
Refer to the lighting standards within the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code.
M. Signs
1. General Sign Standards
A comprehensive sign program may be prepared if the applicant wishes to deviate
from the sign standards identified herein. Comprehensive sign programs shall be submitted for
review and consideration in accordance with the provisions of the City of Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
2. Prohibited Sign Types
Signs visible from public rights-of-way are prohibited as follows:
a. Rotating, flashing, blinking or signing with animation on a permanent basis
are prohibited.
b. Signs that imitate or resemble official traffic signs or signals are prohibited.
C. Wind signs or audible signs are prohibited.
d. Any other sign types identified in the City of Newport Beach Municipal
Code as prohibited are also prohibited hereunder.
Animated signs visible from public streets are not allowed unless otherwise permitted by the
Municipal Code.
3. Sign Standards San Joaquin Plaza
Primary building address numbers shall be visible from the street (and/or pedestrian walkways
in the case of necessity) and be located on the building so that they are visible from adjacent
frontage roads and designated parking areas. Secondary address signs may be located where
appropriate for on-site orientation and safety. All address signs shall have a consistent color,
design, and material for any given building. A single letter style sign is recommended.
Table 2 — Sign Standards for San Joaquin Plaza
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Maximum
Sign
Maximum
Letter/
Type
Description
Location
Number/Area
Logo Height
36 inches
Project entry at
(6 -foot
Entry columns or
San Clemente
maximum
ground mounted
(minimum 5-
4/100 square
overall
A
signs in front of
foot setback
feet each
height clear
landscaping.
from front
of sight -
property line)
distance
areas)
1 Primary/150
On building
square feet
Primary 48
B
Building sign
elevation or
and 4
inches
Secondary/100
Secondary
awning
square feet
36 inches
each
4 (additional
address signs
4 inches
may be located
minimum
where
as required
C
Building address
On building
appropriate for
by Fire
elevation
in -site
Department
orientation)/50
and 24
square feet
inches
each or as
maximum
otherwise
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4. Temporary Signs
Temporary signs are permitted in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
N. LEED Certification
The project shall be designed to meet the criteria of LEED Certification as based on LEED's
prototype points and scorecard rating system.
O. Construction and Utility Requirements
1. Archaeological/Paleontological
Grading of the site is subject to the provisions of the City Council Policies K-4 & K-5 regarding
archaeological and paleontological resources and Mitigation Measures as adopted in the EIR
addendum Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
2. Building Codes
Construction shall comply with applicable provisions of the California Building Code and the
various other mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes related thereto as adopted by the
Municipal Code.
3. Grading
Grading and excavation of the project shall be conducted and undertaken in a manner both
consistent with grading manual standards and ordinances of the City of Newport Beach, in
accordance with a grading and excavation plan approved by the City of Newport Beach Building
Division, and in accordance with Mitigation Measures as adopted in the EIR addendum Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
4. Telephone, Gas and Electrical Service
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required by
Fire
Department
As required
As appropriate
by Fire
for safety and
Department
D
Advisory signs
Entry to service
orientation/25
or Building
square feet
Code for
Safety
purposes
4. Temporary Signs
Temporary signs are permitted in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
N. LEED Certification
The project shall be designed to meet the criteria of LEED Certification as based on LEED's
prototype points and scorecard rating system.
O. Construction and Utility Requirements
1. Archaeological/Paleontological
Grading of the site is subject to the provisions of the City Council Policies K-4 & K-5 regarding
archaeological and paleontological resources and Mitigation Measures as adopted in the EIR
addendum Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
2. Building Codes
Construction shall comply with applicable provisions of the California Building Code and the
various other mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes related thereto as adopted by the
Municipal Code.
3. Grading
Grading and excavation of the project shall be conducted and undertaken in a manner both
consistent with grading manual standards and ordinances of the City of Newport Beach, in
accordance with a grading and excavation plan approved by the City of Newport Beach Building
Division, and in accordance with Mitigation Measures as adopted in the EIR addendum Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
4. Telephone, Gas and Electrical Service
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All "on-site" gas lines, electrical lines and telephone lines shall be placed underground. Unless
prohibited by the utility company, transformer or terminal equipment shall be visually screened
from view from streets and adjacent properties.
5. Sewage Service
Any new and upgraded on and off-site sewer lines shall be designed in accordance with the
Utilities Department Director's approval.
6. Storm Water Management
This project shall adhere to the Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) approved in
conjunction with the issuance of building permits. Drainage and water quality assurance
measures will be implemented as per the City Public Works and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer
System (MS4) requirements. Development of the property will be undertaken in accordance with
the flood protection policies of the City.
7. Water Service
Water service to the site will be provided by the City of Newport Beach and is subject to
applicable regulations, permits and fees as prescribed by the City. The project shall provide the
infrastructure for Fire Protection Water Service and Domestic water.
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IV. Definitions
All words and phrases used in this Development Plan shall have the same meaning and definition
as used in the Municipal Code unless defined differently in this section.
Advisory Sign: Any sign that contains directional, directory, or safety information, and does not
contain advertisements.
Architectural Features: Architectural features include, but are not limited to, any extension of
the architectural style of the building in terms of materials, design and color that may exceed the
building height. Examples include: Roof overhangs, brackets, cornices, eaves, belt courses,
ornamental moldings, pilasters, and similar features.
Audible Signs: Any sign that uses equipment to communicate a message with sound or music.
Building Elevation: The exterior wall surface formed by one (1) side of the building.
Building Height: The height of a building as measured from the exterior finished grade to the
roof of the highest occupied space. If the building is on a sloping surface, the height
measurement is taken from the main building entrance.
Convalescent Facility: An age -restricted area or facility (with or without medical professional
staffing) designed and intended for persons ages 60 years and older with memory care needs. A
Convalescent Facility may be licensed by the State of California as a Residential Care Facility for
the Elderly, may include the provision of congregate care, and may offer services and assistance
with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, ambulating, assistance
with medications, housekeeping, scheduling of medical and dental appointments, accessing
community resources and transferring to outside facilities.
Finish Grade: The elevation point of the main building entry point at ground floor in relation to
mean sea level.
Floor Area, Gross: The gross floor area is the total enclosed area of all floors of a building
measured to the outside face of the structural members in exterior walls, including halls,
stairways, elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms and
basement or attic areas having a height of more than seven feet. Excluded from gross floor area
are covered porches, space below building entry or basement, parking, walkways, loading docks,
service tunnels, mechanical shafts, and mechanical spaces which are inaccessible to tenants.
Monument Sign: Any sign that is supported by its own structure and is not part of or attached
to any building.
Parking Structure: Structures containing more than one story principally dedicated to parking.
Parking structures may contain accessory, ancillary, and resident Support Uses.
Podium Level: A superposed terrace conforming to a building's plan, a continuous pedestal; a
line of vertical segregation linking separate areas.
Rooftop Appurtenance: A rooftop structure, equipment or element servicing or appurtenant to
a building, including, but not limited to, mechanical equipment, mechanical equipment screens,
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stairwell and elevator shaft housing, antennae, window washing equipment, and wireless
communication facilities.
Senior Housing: An age -restricted residential development designed and intended for persons
ages 60 years and older. Such development may include the provision of congregate care
services for independent, assisted -living, or memory care residents. Senior housing units are
comprised of separate or independent living facilities for one or more persons, with area or
equipment for sleeping, sanitation, and food preparation. Additionally, a Senior Housing
development may be licensed by the State of California as a Residential Care Facility for the
Elderly.
Sign: Any media, including their structure and component parts which are used or intended to
be used out-of-doors to communicate the information to the public.
Support Uses: Uses within Senior Housing developments and parking structures designed,
oriented, and intended to primarily serve building occupants. This includes uses such as dry
cleaners, coffee vendors, and sundry shops.
Temporary Sign: Any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display constructed of cloth,
canvas, plywood, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other light materials, with or without
frames, intended to be displayed for a limited period of time.
Wind Sign: A series or similar banners or objects of plastic or other light material more than two
inches in diameter which are fastened together at intervals by wire, rope, cord, spring or any
other means, designed to move and attract attention upon being subjected to pressure by wind
or breeze.
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V. Site Development Review
The purpose of the Site Development Review (SD) process is to ensure that any new development
proposal within the Development Plan, Amendment No. 8) is consistent with the goals and
policies of the General Plan and the provisions of the PC -Text. Prior to the issuance of building
permits for development, a SD application shall be required in accordance with Section 20.52.080
(Site Development Reviews) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. The submitted site plans and
elevations shall be part of this application.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, Leilani I. Brown, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that the
whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing ordinance, being Ordinance
No. 2019-13 was duly introduced on the 13th day of August, 2019, at a regular meeting, and adopted by
the City Council at a regular meeting duly held on the 10th day of September, 2019, and that the same was
so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: Mayor Diane Dixon, Mayor Pro Tem Will O'Neill, Council Member Brad Avery, Council
Member Joy Brenner, Council Member Duffy Duffield, Council Member Jeff Herdman,
Council Member Kevin Muldoon
NAYS: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the official seal of
said City this 11th day of September, 2019.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE }
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
Url jA �.I
Leilani I. Brown, MMC
City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
ss.
I, LEILANI I. BROWN, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby certify that
Ordinance No. 2019-13 has been duly and regularly published according to law and the order of the City
Council of said City and that same was so published in The Daily Pilot, a newspaper of general circulation
on the following dates:
Introduced Ordinance: August 17, 2019
Adopted Ordinance: September 14, 2019
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this day of
2019.
Leilani I. Brown, M C
City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California