HomeMy WebLinkAbout07_City of Newport Beach Pay Station Modernization CDP_PA2020-317CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STAFF REPORT
December 10, 2020
Agenda Item No. 7
SUBJECT:Pay Station Modernization (PA2020-317)
Coastal Development Permit No. CD2020-139
SITE LOCATION:Citywide
APPLICANT:City of Newport Beach
OWNER:City of Newport Beach
PLANNER:David S. Lee, Associate Planner
949-644-3225 or dlee@newportbeachca.gov
LAND USE AND ZONING
General Plan Land Use Plan Category: Various
Zoning District: Various
Coastal Land Use Plan Category: Various
Coastal Zoning District: Various
PROJECT SUMMARY
The proposed project is for the removal of 821 existing single-space parking meters and
the installation of 58 new multi-space pay stations. Proposed pay stations utilize pay-by-
plate systems that has been previously used in existing pay stations in the city. Proposed
pay stations are solar-powered, mounted with anchor bolts to cement, and do not require
electrical connections. The proposed project does not include any changes to the current
parking rate. Additionally, signage is proposed to direct the public to pay stations, notify the
public that payment is required, and provide information regarding the various methods of
payment. A total of 801 signs are proposed citywide. Where feasible, signage is mounted
double-sided and on existing sign poles, light poles, and utility poles. Remaining signage is
proposed to be mounted on new poles.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing;
2) Find this project exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15302 under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the
CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3,
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment; and
3) Adopt Draft Zoning Administrator Resolution No. _ approving Coastal Development
Permit No. CD2020-139 (Attachment No. ZA 1).
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DISCUSSION
Conformance with Local Coastal Program
The City of Newport Beach provides abundant coastal access and recreational
opportunities for the public. The opportunities in the Coastal Zone include the
beach, public parks, and commercial areas adjacent to beaches and the bay. For
public access to these opportunities, public parking is provided as a support facility
throughout the City through metered on-street parking and off-street parking lots.
The proposed project does not alter the supply of existing public parking and
provides an update to existing support facilities and services.
The City currently has 821 existing meters that serve public parking for both on-
street spaces and off-street parking lots. However, the existing meters are aging
and operate with antiquated technology which will no longer be supported by the
manufacturer beginning January 1, 2021. The existing meters receive coins and
credit cards as forms of payment and are not compatible with cellular phone
applications. The proposed project removes the existing meters and replaces them
with 58 new pay stations. The proposed pay stations provide enhanced service to
the public, as they are compatible with various cellular phone applications, provide
text message reminders when parking is expiring, print receipts, and take multiple
forms of payment, including credit cards, cash, and coins.
The coastal areas of the City attract a significant number of visitors, especially
during peak summer months. Many of these coastal areas in the City contain a
mixture of commercial and residential uses. The replacement of existing meters
with updated pay stations facilitates efficient turnover of public parking and
minimizes parking conflicts in these areas. All pay stations are to be strategically
located in areas which are convenient for patrons as they park and proceed to their
desired destination.
The City is proposing to install various types of signage which notifies the public
that payment is required, directs the public to the nearest pay station, and provides
instructions on payment options. Where feasible, signage is to be mounted double-
sided. Signs are proposed to be mounted on existing sign poles, new sign poles,
existing light poles, and existing utility poles. The three sign types are small in
scale, as they range from 1.5 square feet to 3 square feet. As required, signs
mounted on poles in a pedestrian walkway will be a minimum of 7 feet above the
ground to avoid pedestrian interference.
Public Access
Pay stations are proposed to be located in various areas which are between the
nearest public road and the sea or shoreline. Implementation Plan Section
21.30A.040 requires that the provision of public access bear a reasonable
relationship between the requirement and the project’s impact, and be proportional
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to the impact. In this case, the project replaces 821 existing single-space parking
meters with 58 pay stations. Therefore, the project does not involve a change in land
use, density or intensity that will result in increased demand on public access and
recreation opportunities. Furthermore, each pay station is designed and sited so as
not to block or impede existing public access opportunities.
While the proposed project does not propose or contemplate any parking rate or
hourly operation changes, existing parking rates and hours conform to the Coastal
Commission Guidance Memorandum issued on October 29,1993. In addition, lower-
cost and free access to the coast is available to the publicthrough alternative means.
o The Balboa Peninsula Trolley is a free public transit system provided by the
City. The trolley operates in the summer months, generally between
Memorial Day and Labor Day, and runs between 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Free parking is available to visitors at a parking lot located between Avon
Street and West Coast Highway, where the trolley stops and transports
visitors to 22 total stops along the peninsula.
o The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) provides multiple bus
routes which originate from outside of Newport Beach and stops along the
coast within the City. These routes originate from cities which include Santa
Ana, Brea, Yorba Linda, and Tustin. OCTA also provides a variety of low-
cost bus passes beyond senior and disabled passes, including passes for
college students, a “Sun and Fun” discounted summer pass, and a “Youth
Summer Pass” for students between the ages of 6 and 18 for unlimited rides
in the summer.
Existing vertical and lateral access to the bay and beach will remain available in all
locations where parking meters are replaced. The proposed pay stations are limited
in footprint as each unit is approximately 5.5 feet high and 1.67 square feet in area.
Pay stations are to be installed on public rights-of-way throughout the City. The
project does not include any features that would obstruct access along these routes.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations
Section 15302, Article 19 of Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction),
because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment.
Class 2 exempts the replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or
facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity. The proposed project consists
of the replacement of existing parking meters with parking pay stations and does not
involve expansion of capacity.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of this application was published in the Daily Pilot and posted on the subject
property at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing, consistent with the provisions of
the Municipal Code. Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which
was posted at City Hall and on the City website.
APPEAL PERIOD:
An appeal or call for review may be filed with the Director of Community Development within
14 days following the date of action. For additional information on filing an appeal, contact
the Planning Division at 949-644-3200.
Prepared by:
__________________________
David S. Lee, Associate Planner
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Attachments: ZA 1 Draft Resolution
ZA 2 Vicinity Maps
ZA 3 Pay Station Details
ZA 4 Sign Details
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Attachment No. ZA 1
Draft Resolution
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05-14-19
RESOLUTION NO. ZA2020-###
A RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING COASTAL
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT NO. CD2020-139 TO REMOVE 821
EXISTING SINGLE-SPACE PARKING METERS AND INSTALL 58
NEW PARKING PAY STATIONS AND RELATED SIGNAGE
CITYWIDE (PA2020-317)
THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by the City of Newport Beach, with respect to City property located
on various public rights-of-way Citywide, requesting approval of a coastal development
permit.
2. The proposed project is for the removal of 821 existing single-space parking meters and
the installation of 58 new multi-space pay stations. Proposed pay stations utilize pay-
by-plate systems that has been previously used in existing pay stations in the City.
Proposed pay stations are solar-powered, mounted with anchor bolts to cement, and do
not require electrical connections. The proposed project does not include any changes
to the current parking rate or number of parking spaces provided.
3. Signage is proposed to direct the public to the pay stations. A total of 801 signs are
proposed Citywide which notify the public that payment is required and provides
information regarding the various methods of payment options. Where feasible, signage is
mounted double-sided and on existing sign poles, light poles, and utility poles. Remaining
signage is proposed to be mounted on new poles.
4. The project is located in various General Plan designations and Zoning Districts. The
project is consistent with the General Plan, which sets goals for the City to provide an
adequate supply of convenient parking, as well as an efficiently operated parking system.
5. The existing meters that are to be replaced by pay stations are located within the coastal
zone. The project is located in various Coastal Land Use Plan designations and Coastal
Zoning Districts.
6. A public hearing was held online on December 10, 2020, observing restrictions due to the
Declaration of a State Emergency and Proclamation of Local Emergency related to
COVID-19. A notice of time, place and purpose of the hearing was given in accordance
with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented
to, and considered by, the Zoning Administrator at this hearing.
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SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This project is categorically exempt pursuant to Title 14 of the California Code of
Regulations Section 15302, Article 19 of Chapter 3, Guidelines for Implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 2 (Replacement or
Reconstruction), because it has no potential to have a significant effect on the
environment.
2. Class 2 exempts the replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or
facilities involving negligible or no expansion of capacity. The proposed project consists
of the replacement of existing parking meters with parking pay stations and does not
involve expansion of capacity.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
In accordance with Section 21.52.015 (Coastal Development Permits, Findings and Decision)
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the following findings and facts in support of such
findings are set forth:
Finding:
A. Conforms to all applicable sections of the certified Local Coastal Program.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. Coastal Land Use Plan (CLUP) Policy 3.2.2-1 requires Newport Beach (“City”) to
“continue to protect public coastal access recreational opportunities through the
provision of adequate support facilities and services.” The City provides abundant
coastal access and recreational opportunities. The opportunities in the Coastal Zone
include the beach, public parks, and commercial areas adjacent to beaches and the bay.
For public access to these opportunities, public parking is provided as a support facility
throughout the City through metered on-street parking and off-street parking lots. The
proposed project does not alter the supply of existing public parking and provides an
update to existing support facilities and services.
2. CLUP Policy 3.2.2-3 directs the City to “maintain the ability to distribute, remove and
relocate support facilities and services in coastal areas in response to changes in
demographics and recreational interests while continuing to provide comparable
facilities and levels of service.” The City currently has 821 existing meters that serve
public parking for both on-street spaces and off-street parking lots. However, the existing
meters are aging and operate with antiquated technology which will no longer be
supported by the manufacturer as of January 1, 2021. The existing meters receive coins
and credit cards as forms of payment and are not compatible with cellular phone
applications. The proposed project removes the existing meters and replaces them with
58 new pay stations. The proposed pay stations provide enhanced service to the public,
as they are compatible with various cellular phone applications, provide text message
reminders when parking is expiring, print receipts, and take multiple forms of payment,
including credit cards, cash, and coins.
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3. CLUP Policy 3.2.2-4 directs the City to “develop parking management programs for
coastal zone areas to minimize parking use conflicts between commercial uses,
residential uses, and coastal zone visitors during peak summer months.” The coastal
areas of the City attract a significant number of visitors, especially during peak summer
months. Many of these coastal areas in the City contain a mixture of commercial and
residential uses. The replacement of existing meters with updated pay stations facilitates
efficient turnover of public parking and minimizes parking conflicts in these areas. All
pay stations will be strategically located in areas which are convenient for patrons as
they park and proceed to their desired destination.
4. The City is proposing to install various types of signage which notifies the public that
payment is required, directs the public to the nearest pay station, and provides
instructions on payment options. Where feasible, signage is to be mounted double-
sided. Signs are proposed to be mounted on existing sign poles, new sign poles, existing
light poles, and existing utility poles. The three sign types are small in scale, as they
range from 1.5 square feet to 3 square feet. As required, signs mounted on poles in a
pedestrian walkway will be a minimum of 7 feet above the ground to avoid pedestrian
interference.
Finding:
B. Conforms with the public access and public recreation policies of Chapter 3 of the
Coastal Act if the project is located between the nearest public road and the sea or
shoreline of any body of water located within the coastal zone .
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. Pay stations are proposed to be located in various areas which are between the nearest
public road and the sea or shoreline. Implementation Plan Section 21.30A.040 requires
that the provision of public access bear a reasonable relationship between the requirement
and the project’s impact, and be proportional to the impact. In this case, the project
replaces 821 existing single-space parking meters with 58 pay stations. Therefore, the
project does not involve a change in land use, density or intensity that will result in
increased demand on public access and recreation opportunities. Furthermore, each pay
station is designed and sited so as not to block or impede existing public access
opportunities.
2. While the proposed project does not propose or contemplate any parking rate or hourly
operation changes, existing parking rates and hours conform to the Coastal Commission
Guidance Memorandum issued on October 29, 1993. In addition, lower-cost and free
access to the coast is available to the public through alternative means.
a. The Balboa Peninsula Trolley is a free public transit system provided by the City.
The trolley operates in the summer months, generally between Memorial Day and
Labor Day, and runs between 10:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Free parking is available
to visitors at a parking lot located between Avon Street and West Coast Highway,
where the trolley stops and transports visitors to 22 total stops along the
peninsula.
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b. The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) provides multiple bus
routes which originate from outside of Newport Beach and stops along the coast
within the City. These routes originate from cities which include Santa Ana, Brea,
Yorba Linda, and Tustin. OCTA also provides a variety of low-cost bus passes
beyond senior and disabled passes, including passes for college students, a “Sun
and Fun” discounted summer pass, and a “Youth Summer Pass” for students
between the ages of 6 and 18 for unlimited rides in the summer.
3. Existing vertical and lateral access to the bay and beach will remain available in all
locations where parking meters are replaced. The proposed pay stations are limited in
footprint as each unit is approximately 5.5 feet high and 1.67 square feet in area. Pay
stations are to be installed on public rights-of-way throughout the City. The project does
not include any features that would obstruct access along these routes.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby finds this project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section
15302 under Class 2 (Replacement or Reconstruction) of the CEQA Guidelines,
California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3, because it has no potential
to have a significant effect on the environment.
2. The Zoning Administrator of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Coastal
Development Permit No. CD2020-139,subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit “A,”
which is attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
3. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution
was adopted unless within such time an appeal or call for review is filed with the
Community Development Director in accordance with the provisions of Title 21 Local
Coastal Implementation Plan, of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Final action taken
by the City may be appealed to the Coastal Commission in compliance with Section
21.64.035 of the City’s certified Local Coastal Program and Title 14 California Code of
Regulations, Sections 13111 through 13120, and Section 30603 of the Coastal Act.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 10TH DAY OF DECEMBER, 2020.
_____________________________________
Jaime Murillo, Zoning Administrator
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EXHIBIT “A”
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The development 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. 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. No demolition or construction materials shall be stored on
public property.
3. Demolition beyond the approved scope of work requires planning division approval prior
to commencement of work. Approval of revisions to project plans are not guaranteed. Any
changes in the current scope of work may require the entire structure to be demolished
and redeveloped in conformance with the current Zoning Code Development Standards.
4. This approval does not authorize any new or existing improvements (including
landscaping) on State tidelands or public beaches.
5. This Coastal Development Permit does not authorize any development seaward of the
private property.
6. The applicant is responsible for compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA).
In compliance with the MBTA, grading, brush removal, building demolition, tree
trimming, and similar construction activities shall occur between August 16 and January
31, outside of the peak nesting period. If such activities must occur inside the peak
nesting season from February 1 to August 15, compliance with the following is required
to prevent the taking of native birds pursuant to MBTA:
A. The construction area shall be inspected for active nests. If birds are observed flying
from a nest or sitting on a nest, it can be assumed that the nest is active. Construction
activity within 300 feet of an active nest shall be delayed until the nest is no longer
active. Continue to observe the nest until the chicks have left the nest and activity is no
longer observed. When the nest is no longer active, construction activity can continue
in the nest area.
B. It is a violation of state and federal law to kill or harm a native bird. To ensure
compliance, consider hiring a biologist to assist with the survey for nesting birds, and
to determine when it is safe to commence construction activities. If an active nest is
found, one or two short follow-up surveys will be necessary to check on the nest and
determine when the nest is no longer active.
7. Best Management Practices (BMPs) and Good Housekeeping Practices (GHPs) shall
be implemented prior to and throughout the duration of construction activity as
designated in the Construction Erosion Control Plan.
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8. 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.
9. Debris from demolition shall be removed from work areas each day and removed from
the project site 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.
10. 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.
11. Revisions to the approved plans may require an amendment to this Coastal
Development Permit or the processing of a new coastal development permit.
12. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless
specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
13. 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.
14. This Coastal Development Permit may be modified or revoked by the Zoning
Administrator 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.
15. Prior to 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 Coastal
Development 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.
16. This Coastal Development Permit No. CD2020-139 shall expire unless exercised within 24
months from the date of approval as specified in Section 21.54.060 (Time Limits and
Extensions) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise
granted.
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Attachment No. ZA 2
Vicinity Maps
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VICINITY MAP
Coastal Development Permit CD2020-139
(PA2020-317)
Citywide
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ZONE: Balboa BusinessSingle Space Parking Meters: 63Pay Stations: 6Space to Pay Station Ratio: 11 : 114
ZONE: 32ndSt LotSingle Space Parking Meters: 21Pay Stations: 1Existing Pay Stations: 3Space to Pay Station Ratio: 18:115
ZONE: Cannery ASingle Space Parking Meters: 56Pay Stations : 2Space to Pay Station Ratio: 28 : 116
ZONES: Cannery B & CSingle Space Parking Meters: 184Pay Stations: 11Space to Pay Station Ratio: 16: 117
ZONE: Coast HwySingle Space Parking Meters: 59Pay Stations: 4Space to Pay Station Ratio: 15 : 118
ZONE: Coast Hwy WestSingle Space Parking Meters: 27Pay Stations: 2Space to Pay Station Ratio: 14 : 119
ZONE: Newport Blvd &Newport – BalboaSingle Space Parking Meters: 146 & 49Pay Stations: 14Space to Pay Station Ratio: 14: 120
ZONE: Lido ShoppingSingle Space Parking Meters: 110Pay Stations: 6Space to Pay Station Ratio: 18:121
ZONE: West Newport (37 -48th)Single Space Parking Meters: 24Pay Stations: 4Space to Pay Station Ratio: 6:122
ZONE: West Newport(49th– Sonora)Single Space Parking Meters: 41Pay Stations: 8Ratio of Spaces to Pay Stations: 5:123
Attachment No. ZA 3
Pay Station Details
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Sign Details
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