HomeMy WebLinkAbout12 - Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Building - CorrespondenceReceived After Agenda Printed
March 9, 2021
Item No. 12
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, March 08, 20217:36 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Jr. Lifeguard Building Proposal
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From: Crystal Sechrist <crystalocean1023@gmail.com>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 20215:13 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Jr. Lifeguard Building Proposal
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Hello Mayor Avery, and City Council Members:
I'm a Newport Beach Resident since 1986 and own 2 properties in our city. I want to go on the record of opposing the
location of the permanent proposed Jr. Lifeguard building.
Reasons below:
1. During high tides there is flooding so bad it creates an ocean River at A street parking lot, and a pooling in the grass
park areas, boardwalk. How will that affect the foundation and structure of this building?
2. The Sandy beach area is being washed out into the ocean as time goes on creating less flat area for sunbathers and
also dangerous waves that curl and pound straight down on the sand. These are not safe conditions for our children to
train in the water. The sand berms continually need to be higher of late.
3. There's already a large bathroom building here and adding another building on the beach defeats the purpose of
having a beautiful beach environment. Turning a beach area into looking at buildings that belong in a commercial
business building complex, not on a beach.
4. Traffic congestion is absolutely unsafe on the Peninsula already. This building only adds more traffic year round and it
only adds 2 extra parking spots, with 50 person occupancy event facility.
I think this building is a great idea for the Jr. Lifeguard Program, but the location of it should be better reviewed. My
suggestion would be near Newport EI... 15th street. Why?
1. The beach sand area is much wider to build.
2. There's a bathroom there for the Jr. Lifeguard Participants.
3. Newport EI has a grassy area for events, or signing up children for Program.
4. Most importantly the water training is much safer.
5. Dropping our children off there is much safer and stops traffic congestion down the entire length of the Peninsula.
6. The building (if built there) would not obstruct the beautiful view of the ocean and also helps keep Balboa Pier
environment not so congested.
I hope everyone is staying safe and I hope my email has some serious consideration. All of us Residents are concerned
about the above listed future problems if this building is located at A Street.
Thank you for your time,
Crystal Sechrist & Family
(949) 933-4009
806 E Oceanfront
Newport Beach, Ca
Received After Agenda Printed
March 9, 2021
Item No. 12
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, March 08, 2021 10:05 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: NBJG
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From: Debbie Brown <debbiebrown423@aol.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 202110:03 AM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: NBJG
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To the Newport Beach City Council:
As a parent of twin 19 year old college freshman "young men", I have a true catbird seat in looking back at the programs
and activities my boys participated after they arrived at Hoag Hospital in January of 2002.
Very active twin boys require energy and creativity, so at first, I turned to the Newport Navigator which had a plethora
of physical as well as arty/educational things to do and my boys literally, DID THEM ALL!
However... while most all of them were fun in their own way, there is only one program that is so far above that it can't
be classified as just another activity that they participated in.
The Newport Beach Junior Guard's is without a doubt the most amazing and meaningful program my boys EVER had the
good fortune to be a part of. I could easily write a book extolling all that I witnessed in the 6 years my sons were in the
NBJG!
It taught them so many things that I could have never done and I will be forever grateful for the skills, fun and friendship
my boys experienced with, in my experienced opinion, the greatest summer program in the USA.
In closing, I urge the Newport Beach City Council to move ahead as quickly as possible to approve the plans for a
permanent NBJG headquarters at A Street. The legacy of this program runs deep. Please be the force to ensure that it
continues for decades to come.
A grateful NBJG parent,
Debbie Marheine
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Received After Agenda Printed
March 9, 2021
Item No. 12
From:
Josie Demattio
To:
City Clerk"s Office
Subject:
Jr Lifeguard Building
Date:
Monday, March 8, 20214:04:37 PM
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Dear Newport Beach City Council, March 8 2021
I live within 205 ft of the proposed new Junior Lifeguard Complex. I fully support the Jr Lifeguard
program and the benefits to its participants and I support a new modern facility. However, the
proposal to build a permanent 6,430 square foot, 26 ft tall commercial two-story complex in a small
neighborhood parking lot is not consistent with the usage and available space in the neighborhood
and the Main Pier parking lot should be reconsidered as a more appropriate location.
I read all the attached reports and have concluded the planned location of the proposed facility will
greatly increase the congestion, traffic and available parking already insufficient to accommodate
residents, beach goers, fire pit enthusiasts, day visitors and pier fisherman in the small "A" street
parking lot. The Staff report states there would be no significant impact relating to traffic or noise if
the building is located in the "A" street lot. That is not true. Where will the 60 City employees park
during the peak summer season and where will 50 plus wedding guests and caterers park off season
in a lot with 54 parking spots? Residents with Blue Parking Permits cannot park in the Silver
permitted Main parking lot and rely on the 'A" and "B" lots as their only source of parking. Will
there be live music from the weddings and events, until 10 pm every night? All attached reports
exempt the project from current permit standards because the location cannot reasonably or legally
accommodate this project.
Removing 3500ft2 of Peninsula Park, which includes the length of the east side of the building, for
bike parking, and the west side park to redirect traffic and parking, will remove valuable public space
and will cost the project an extra $400,000. On any summer day or weekend there are hundreds of
visitors on both sides of the grass park and the west park contains the only legal BBQ's. The new
proposed building removes a large portion of this park, one of the only green spaces left on the
Peninsula used for gatherings and events.
The height of the proposed building is 26 ft. The maximum height of a three-story property on the
boardwalk is 29 ft. This commercial building claims to be a one-story facility but is almost three
stories tall. Placing a 26 ft commercial building right in front of ocean view homes decreases the
value of 6 properties. The Building height needs to be decreased to a reasonable height, say 20 ft2 as
to not alter the coastal site line of existing properties.
In the Geothermal Hazards report it states that due to the 7 ft water table and poor soil/sand/fill of
the "A" street lot, extensive precautions need to be met during construction and that "Caving and
Cracking" of the soil can be anticipated and that compaction of the soil will be required by a
Mechanical Whacker. Multimillion dollar homes are located within 75 feet of this proposed building.
What Insurance policies and their limits will be in place in the event that multiple houses are
compromised?
I propose that the new Jr Lifeguard Building complex be re -located and constructed on the West side
of the Balboa Pier, in the Main Street parking lot where there is more space to accommodate a large
6,430 square foot, 26 ft tall commercial building complex needing unlimited parking for all the
participants, Lifeguards, city vehicles, event employees and visitors. In the Main lot there would be
ample parking, no loss of parkland and would cost less to build with less complications of
competitive users and resident liability. An additional advantage is that future growth of the facility
can be accommodated, which is not the case if the structure is situated at A Street. Please
reconsider the relocation of this facility.
WILLIAM D. SHAPIRO, ESQ.*
BRIAN D. SHAPIRO, ESQ.
*Certified Specialist in
Civil Trial Advocacy;
National Board of Trial Advocacy
March 8, 2021
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA
cityclerk&newportbeachca. gov
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Re: Public Hearing
Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 4:00 PM
Newport Beach Jr. Life Guard Building
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Item No. 12
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To the Mayor and the City Council Members of the City of Newport Beach;
My name is Bill Shapiro, since the early `90s, I have been the proud owner of 810 East
Oceanfront, Newport Beach, each year enjoying the sounds and views all who live on the
oceanfront year round. While our family is a supporter of the life guard program, we are totally
opposed to the city constructing the proposed large Jr. Life Guard building at the "A" Street
parking lot. The reasons for our opposition are multiple.
The City has long taken a strong position against anyone building along the ocean front that
would obstruct views and the enjoyment of ownership of oceanfront property. The Cities strong
position against such building has long been well reasoned. Owners have not only paid premium
prices to own these view properties, owners pay premium property taxes annually to enjoy these
views. Decade after decade, any such proposed construction has not been "permitted" nor
allowed yet now the city itself wants to build a large building blocking views right up on the
sand. If the city wants a home for the lifeguards, the city should do what all people and other
cities have to do, buy a piece of existing property and use that as the home for the life guards.
The city would be hypocritical for years denying anyone to build anything even remotely like
what is proposed, yet themselves just approve building a huge structure they would never permit
anyone to do the same.
While the Life Guard programs have been located east of the Balboa Pier for some time, is that
truly the best location for the program? The City is well aware in the summer months (and year
round) the A Street parking lot and surrounding parking lots are completely full with cars
constantly lining up seeking parking. Traffic on the Peninsula is already atrocious and the closer
to Main Street, the worse it gets. The traffic on A Street is already a complete mess. The added
congestion with a larger program in a larger building will just add to the safety risks of all
including the kids, let alone extreme congestion. The city already is dozing sand walls in this
area due to the waves coming off the beach and into the A street parking lot, little need be said of
the multiple times this happened just last year. This is not the location for a structure to be built,
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I question the Coastal Commission would even allow such a building in light of the predictable
flooding, building such a structure defies logic. When we looked into building on our property,
the city and Costal Commission mandated uprush and countless other studies be done just to
consider a project which we if the city performed these essential tests and if they did, I am hear
requesting copies. Approving a permit to construct a structure where it is virtually predictable
flooding will occur, let alone where children will be inside is beyond questionable.
If a new structure must be build, a location near 15' Street is clearly favorable without
prejudicing the homeowners and businesses by Balboa pier. There is a larger sandy beach area,
existing restroom structures and facilities that could be expanded facilitate the life guard
program, existing restrooms for participants and far less traffic then what will be a certain cluster
if the proposed A Street location is built.
If for some reason the city is compelled to build by the Balboa Pier which I remain against, a
clearly better alternative location to the proposed A street location would be west of Balboa Pier
where the city has already approved and built extensive parking lots. There is more than ample
room the city could use in one of those existing parking lots for this project.
I believe the City of Newport Beach will consider these and other factors before approving such
a building. I along with my neighbors object to this structure which is in violation of every
permit qualification the city would mandate. While the life guard program is a great program,
alternative locations better serve the community and the Jr. Life Guards themselves. I along with
my family join all in urging the A Street project be rejected. The City should not be able to do
something they refuse to allow. I thank you for your consideration.
Very truly yours,
Law Offices of William D. Shapiro
s/ William D. Shapiro (Electronically signed for speed)
William D. Shapiro
WDS/dk
cc: Diane Dixon; Newport Beach City Council Member, District One
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Received After Agenda Printed
March 9, 2021
Item No. 12
From:
Rieff, Kim
To:
Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject:
FW: NBJG Building
Date:
Tuesday, March 09, 20219:04:09 AM
From: Catherine Anderson <catherine.anderson05@gmail.com>
Sent: Monday, March 08, 20219:37 PM
To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: NBJG Building
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Dear Honorable Council Members,
I am thrilled to see that the Newport Beach Junior Guard Building is finally moving forward. My
family and I are 100% in favor of this project. It will provide huge benefits to the City and its
residents for years to come. Please approve this building and get it before the Coastal Commission
for consideration as soon as possible.
Best regards,
Catherine Anderson
1979 Port Claridge PI.
Best,
Catherine Anderson
Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Opposing Jr Lifeguard building
From: Tyler Cornwell <tvlercornwell@hotmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 20211:16 PM
To: Dept - City Council<CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Opposing Jr Lifeguard building
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Hello, Mayor and City Council
I'm writing to oppose the Jr Lifeguard/activities building proposed to be built at A street. I grew up here and
putting another building on our beaches is taking away from our beautiful coastline.
My other concerns are that it floods here terribly especially when we get big waves and its unsafe for any
building.
Plus, the year round traffic it will bring is just too much for this Peninsula to absorb. It's already bumper to
bumper on most days in the summer and holidays.
I strongly oppose this location for this building.
Tyler Cornwell
Resident since 1986
Mulvey, Jennifer
From: Rieff, Kim
Sent: Monday, March 15, 20217:30 AM
To: Mulvey, Jennifer
Subject: FW: Oppose Jr Lifeguard building on A street
From: cassidy snider <cassidylsnider@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 20211:22 PM
To: Dept - City Council <CityCouncil@newportbeachca.gov>
Subject: Oppose Jr Lifeguard building on A street
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Dear City Manager and Officials;
I'm writing this email to oppose the building of JR Lifeguard building at A Street. The Program is great for the
kids, but it's an unsafe location to put a building where it floods.
The other problems it creates is more traffic. It's already a nightmare to drive down the Peninsula in the
summer and other days celebrating holidays. To use this building all year long will only make traffic even worse
creating more unsafe situations.
I'm asking City Officials to re -review this proposed building at A Street and find a better location that won't
impact this current area at A Street in such a negative way.
Thank you for your consideration
Cassidy Snider