HomeMy WebLinkAbout09 - Appeal of Planning Commission Approval for The Garden Office and Parking Structure Proposed at 215 Riverside Ave - Amended PagesApril 28, 2020
EXHIBIT B Item No. 9
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING DIVISION
1. The Project shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor
plans and building elevations stamped and dated with the date of this approval
(except as modified by applicable conditions of approval).
2. The use of the building shall be limited to general office only in order to comply
with accessibility provisions as required by the California Building Code. A change
of use on the second floor from a general office would require an elevator, a
compliant stairway to the second floor level and an accessible parking on the
second level parking deck.
3. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare photometric
study in conjunction with a final lighting plan for approval by the Planning Division.
The survey shall show that lighting values are "1" or less at all property lines.
4. Exterior lighting standards shall be no more than twenty (20) feet in height.
5. Wall pack lighting shall be prohibited. All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be designed,
shielded, aimed, located, and maintained to shield adjacent properties and to not
produce glare onto adjacent properties or roadways. Parking lot light fixtures and
light fixtures on buildings shall be full cut-off fixtures.
6. Prior to final of building permits, a nighttime lighting inspection shall be conducted
to confirm lighting will not cause a nuisance to adjacent residential properties.
7. The site shall not be excessively illuminated based on the luminance
recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, or, if
in the opinion of the Director of Community Development, the illumination creates
an unacceptable negative impact on surrounding land uses or environmental
resources. The Director may order the dimming of light sources or other
remediation upon finding that the site is excessively illuminated.
8. No demolition or construction materials, equipment debris, or waste, shall be
placed or stored in a location that would enter sensitive habitat, receiving waters,
or a storm drain or result in impacts to environmentally sensitive habitat areas,
streams, the beach, wetlands or their buffers.
9. This approval does not authorize any new or existing improvements (including
landscaping) on State tidelands, public beaches, or the public right-of-way.
10. The discharge of any hazardous materials into storm sewer systems or receiving
waters shall be prohibited. Machinery and equipment shall be maintained and
washed in confined areas specifically designed to control runoff. A designated
fueling and vehicle maintenance area with appropriate berms and protection to
prevent spillage shall be provided as far away from storm drain systems or
receiving waters as possible.
11. Debris from demolition shall be removed from work areas each day and removed
from the Project within 24 hours of the completion of the project. Stock piles and
construction materials shall be covered, enclosed on all sites, not stored in contact
with the soil, and located as far away as possible from drain inlets and any
waterway.
12. Trash and debris shall be disposed in proper trash and recycling receptacles at the
end of each construction day. Solid waste, including excess concrete, shall be
disposed in adequate disposal facilities at a legal disposal site or recycled at a
recycling facility.
13. Deliveries and refuse collection for the facility shall be prohibited between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and Saturdays and between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. on Sundays and Federal holidays, unless
otherwise approved by the Director of Community Development, and may require
an amendment to this Use Permit.
14. Revisions to the approved plans may require an amendment to this Coastal
Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit or the processing of a new
coastal development permit, and/or conditional use permit.
15. The Project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards,
unless specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
16. The Applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation
of any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this
Coastal Development Permit, and/or Conditional Use Permit.
17. This Coastal Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit may be modified or
revoked by the Planning Commission if determined that the proposed uses or
conditions under which it is being operated or maintained is detrimental to the
public health, welfare or materially injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity or if the Property is operated or maintained so as to constitute a public
nuisance.
18. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a final
construction erosion control plan. The plan shall be subject to the review and
approval by the Building Division.
19. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, a copy of the Resolution, including
conditions of approval Exhibit "A," shall be incorporated into the Building Division
and field sets of plans.
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20. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit to the Planning
Division an additional copy of the approved architectural plans for inclusion in the
Project file. The plans shall be identical to those approved by all City departments
for building permit issuance. The approved copy shall include architectural sheets
only and shall be reduced in size to 11 inches by 17 inches. The plans shall
accurately depict the elements approved by this Coastal Development Permit,
and/or Conditional Use Permit.
21. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall submit a final
landscape and irrigation plan. These plans shall incorporate drought -tolerant
plantings, non-invasive plant species and water -efficient irrigation design. The
plans shall be approved by the Planning Division.
22. All landscape materials and irrigation systems shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved landscape plan. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a
healthy and growing condition and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing,
mowing, and trimming. All landscaped areas shall be kept free of weeds and
debris. All irrigation systems shall be kept operable, including adjustments,
replacements, repairs, and cleaning as part of regular maintenance.
23. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall pay any unpaid
administrative costs associated with the processing of this application to the
Planning Division.
24. Should the Property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any
future owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by
the current Property owner or agent.
25. This Coastal Development Permit No. CD2019-003 and Conditional Use Permit No.
UP2019-003 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the date of
approval as specified in Section 20.54.060 and Section 21.54.060 (Time Limits and
Extensions) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise
granted.
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26. To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers,
employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations,
damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties,
liabilities, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorney's fees,
disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise
from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to City's approval of The Garden
Office and Parking Structure including, but not limited to, Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2019-003 and Conditional Use Permit No. UP2019-003 (PA2019-
023). This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to, damages awarded
against the City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in
connection with such claim, action, causes of action, suit or proceeding whether
incurred by applicant, City, and/or the parties initiating or bringing such proceeding.
The applicant shall indemnify the City for all of City's costs, attorneys' fees, and
damages, which City incurs in enforcing the indemnification provisions set forth in
this condition. The applicant shall pay to the City upon demand any amount owed to
the City pursuant to the indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.
FIRE DEPARTMENT
27. Fire access roads will be required as per California Fire Code (CFC) Section
503.1.1 and Newport Beach Fire Department Guideline C.01 and C.02.
28. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire flow for fire
protection shall be provided to premises upon which facilities and buildings are
hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. CFC Section 507.1
29. Fire flow shall be determined as per City of Newport Beach Guideline B.01. CFC
Section 507.3.
30. Fire hydrants shall be provided and located within 400 feet of all portions of the
building. CFC Section 507.5.1.
31. Public Safety Radio Coverage will be required as per CFC Section 510.1 and City
of Newport Beach Guideline D.05.
32. Standby power shall be provided for emergency responder radio coverage
systems as required in CFC Section 510.4.2.3. The standby power supply shall be
capable of operating the emergency responder radio coverage system for a
duration of not less than twenty four (24) hours. CFC Section 604.2.3.
BUILDING DIVISION
33. Accessible parking stalls shall comply with Section 11 B-502 of the California
Building Code (CBC).
34. Accessible path of travel shall comply with Section 1113-402 of the CBC;
steps/stairs not permitted as part of the accessible path.
35. The trellis element shall comply with 602 and 705 of the CBC for the exterior
construction opening requirement.
36. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall submit a final drainage
and grading plan. The plan shall be subject to the review and approval by the
Building Division.
37. The Applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City's Building
Division and Fire Department. The construction plans must comply with the most
recent, City -adopted version of the California Building Code. The construction plans
must meet all applicable State Disabilities Access requirements.
38. The Applicant shall employ the following best available control measures
("BACMs") to reduce construction -related air quality impacts:
39. Dust Control
• Water all active construction areas at least twice daily.
• Cover all haul trucks or maintain at least two (2) feet of freeboard.
• Pave or apply water four times daily to all unpaved parking or staging
areas.
• Sweep or wash any site access points within two hours of any visible dirt
deposits on any public roadway.
• Cover or water twice daily any on-site stockpiles of debris, dirt or other dusty
material.
• Suspend all operations on any unpaved surface if winds exceed 25 mph.
Emissions
• Require 90 -day low-NOx tune-ups for off road equipment.
• Limit allowable idling to 30 minutes for trucks and heavy equipment
Off -Site Impacts
• Encourage carpooling for construction workers.
• Limit lane closures to off-peak travel periods.
• Park construction vehicles off traveled roadways.
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• Wet down or cover dirt hauled off-site.
• Sweep access points daily.
• Encourage receipt of materials during non -peak traffic hours.
• Sandbag construction sites for erosion control.
Fill Placement
• The number and type of equipment for dirt pushing will be limited on any
day to ensure that SCAQMD significance thresholds are not exceeded.
• Maintain and utilize a continuous water application system during earth
placement and compaction to achieve a 10 percent soil moisture content in
the top six (6) -inch surface layer, subject to review/discretion of the
geotechnical engineer.
40. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
("SWPPP") and Notice of Intent ("NOI") to comply with the General Permit for
Construction Activities shall be prepared, submitted to the State Water Quality
Control Board for approval and made part of the construction program. The
Applicant will provide the City with a copy of the NOI and their application check
as proof of filing with the State Water Quality Control Board. This plan will detail
measures and practices that will be in effect during construction to minimize the
project's impact on water quality.
41. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit a
WQMP for the proposed project, subject to the approval of the Building Division
and Code and Water Quality Enforcement Division. The WQMP shall provide
appropriate BMPs to ensure that no violations of water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements occur.
42. A list of "good housekeeping" practices will be incorporated into the long-term post -
construction operation of the Project to minimize the likelihood that pollutants will
be used, stored or spilled on the Project that could impair water quality. These may
include frequent parking area vacuum truck sweeping, removal of wastes or spills,
limited use of harmful fertilizers or pesticides, and the diversion of storm water
away from potential sources of pollution (e.g., trash receptacles and parking
structures). The Stage 2 WQMP shall list and describe all structural and non-
structural BMPs. In addition, the WQMP must also identify the entity responsible
for the long-term inspection, maintenance, and funding for all structural (and if
applicable, Treatment Control) BMPs.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
43. All improvements shall be constructed as required by Ordinance and the Public
Works Department.
44. All improvements shall comply with the City's sight distance requirement per City
Standard STD -110-L, including project driveway approaches and the Avon Street
and Riverside Drive intersection.
45. An encroachment permit is required for all work activities within the public right-of-
way or park area.
46. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the parking layout shall comply with City
Standard STD -805 -L-A and STD -805 -L -B. Dead end drive aisles shall be
accompanied by a dedicated turnaround space and a minimum five (5) -foot drive
aisle extension. The ramp slopes shall be limited to fifteen (15) percent maximum.
The slope change shall be limited to eleven percent maximum and minimum five
(5) foot intervals.
47. Prior to final of building permits, the public parking layout along Avon Street shall
comply with City Standards with nine (9) foot wide parking spaces at each end.
The parking meter posts shall be relocated to accommodate the new parking
layout. Final design shall be subject to review and approval by the City Traffic
Engineer.
48. Prior to final of building permits, the existing sewer lateral shall be abandoned at
the property line. A new sewer lateral and sewer clean out shall be installed per
City Standard STD -406-L.
49. Prior to final of building permits, the applicant shall be required to
upgrade/reconstruct all non-compliant water services per City Standard.
50. Structural encroachment, including but not limited to, caissons, retaining walls, and
tie -backs are prohibited within the public -right-of-way.
51. Prior to final of building permits, applicant shall be required to landscape all
portions of disturbed or damaged landscaping within the park or parkway areas
per the direction of the Public Works Department.
52. Prior to the issuance of building permits, proposed encroachments, including
handrails within the existing street easement along Avon Street shall be removed
and relocated to an area outside of the easement.
53. If valet parking is proposed, a valet operation plan shall be prepared and submitted
for review and approval by the Community Development Director and City Traffic
Engineer. Parking in drive aisles shall be prohibited as part of the valet operation
unless the entire parking lot is valet parked.
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54. In case of damage done to public improvements surrounding the development site
by the private construction, additional reconstruction within the public right-of-way
could be required at the discretion of the Public Works Inspector prior to final of
building permits.
55. County Sanitation District fees shall be paid prior to the issuance of any building
permits.
56. Prior to the commencement of demolition and grading of the project, the Applicant
shall submit a construction management and delivery plan to be reviewed and
approved by the Public Works Department. The plan shall include discussion of
project phasing; parking arrangements for both sites during construction;
anticipated haul routes and construction mitigation. Upon approval of the plan, the
Applicant shall be responsible for implementing and complying with the stipulations
set forth in the approved plan.
57. Traffic control and truck route plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Public
Works Department before their implementation. Large construction vehicles shall
not be permitted to travel narrow streets as determined by the Public Works
Department. Disruption caused by construction work along roadways and by
movement of construction vehicles shall be minimized by proper use of traffic
control equipment and flagman.
PLANNING COMMISSION AND CITY COUNCIL CONDITIONS
58. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Project plans shall be modified along
the southerly fagade to provide a minimum four (4) foot deep landscape area
between the pedestrian entrance to the lower level parking area and the enclosed
office area to the greatest extent feasible.
59. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Project plans shall be revised to
eliminate the unused space area in front of the three (3) parking stalls adjacent to
the office building on each level of the parking structure. The parking stalls shall
be moved forward to increase the drive aisle width at these locations.
60. The Property owner shall take all reasonable steps to prohibit loitering in the
parking structure, which may include signage or the provision of parking lot
attendants or security personnel if required by the Community Development
Director.
61. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Project plans shall be modified to
extend the proposed trellis at the upper deck of the parking structure across the
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The trellis will be completely foliated with vines and other organic material to
provide a green, landscape covering to help reduce noise and light spillage.
62. Exterior lighting shall be limited to the minimum necessary for site security after
44 9410:15 p.m. seven (7) days a week on the upper deck of the parking structure.
63. Vehicles shall not be allowed to enter or exit the upper level of the parking structure
from X99 10:00 p.m. through 6:00 a.m. seven 7 days4y a week.
64. The Conditional Use Permit shall be subject to a six-month review by the Planning
Commission following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy of building permits
for the office and parking structure.
65. Prior to the issuance of demolition and grading permits, the City Arborist will review
the project's plans for conformity with applicable City regulations.
A4-66. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the Project Applicant or Project Developer
will retain a licensed arborist to observe construction of the project to ensure
compliance with Council Policy G-1 (Retention, Removal and Maintenance of City
Trees) related to Special Trees and the City Arborist's findings.