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RECREATION AND OPEN
SPACE ELEMENT FEB 1985
ARCHAIC ELEMENTS-GENERAL PLAN
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Recreation and
Open Space Element
Implementation
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN
IMPLEMENTATION HANDBOOK
PREPARED BY:
THE PLANNING CENTER
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
January 1985
Table of Contents Page
1. introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
2. General Implementation Recommendations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3. Specific Implementation Recommendations. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4. School Site Acquisition. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
5. Private Open Space Management. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
6. Regional Open Space Management. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 16
7. Acquisition, Improvement, Maintenance and Program Costs. . . . 17
8. Funding Sources. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
9. General Phasing Priorities. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10. First Phase Priorities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
11. Program Evaluation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
1. Introduction
This Implementation Plan forms the third step in an extensive planning
process which began with the "Technical Supplement" which is a background
supporting report, the "Plan" which includes the Recreation and Open Space
recommendations and maps and this "Implementation Handbook" which describes
the technical means through which the Recreation and Open Space recommenda-
tions will be accomplished.
The Implementation Handbook is an advisory document that is not official.ly
adopted by the City as a part of the Recreation and Open Space Element.
The document includes specific and general recommendations priorities,
management recommendations, cost and funding information and a system for
future evaluation.
2., .General Implementation Recommendations
These general recommendations implement the program level projects identified
in the Recreation an(] Open Space Plan. The revision of various City plans or
ordinances is recommended as well as the formation of a nonprofit foundation
for open space acquisition.
Park Dedication Ordinance
The existing park dedication ordinance will be revised to clearly reflect
a specific five acre pet thousand population park standard.
A further revision is recommended to clearly define park and recreation
properties as flat usable acreage only. Examples of property not acceptable
for park dedication purposes include environmentally sensitive areas or
similar land not suitable for active park and recreation purposes. Within
the context of the terminology used In the plan, publicly accessible portions
of mini parks, neighborhood parks, community parks and view parks In the plan
are all defined as usable acreage. Small areas of some environmental open
space may be included as usable acreage only to the extent that the area is
accessible and usable by the public.
Building Excise Tax
The ordinance governing the City' s Building Excise Tax should be revised to
specify that fifty percent of the fees collected should be available for park
and recreation uses . Further, it is recommended that the tax rate be
increased to reflect changes in the cost of living since the current fee was
set. This could potentially lead to a doubling of the rate to $.42 per
square foot.
For comparison purposes, although the two fees are calculated differently,
the Newport Beach Building Excise Tax is compared to the City of Irvine
Systems Development Charge below.
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Newport Beach Newport Beach Irvine
Current Potential Systems
Building Bui.lding Development
Excise Tax Excise Tax Charge
Rate $.21/sq. ft. $.42/sq. ft. 1% assessed value
Assumptions 2500 sq. ft. 2500 sq. ft. 2500 sq. ft.
Single Family Home Single Family Home Single Family Home
Fee $525 $1,050 $2,500
The higher amount collected in the City of Irvine is due partially to a
higher amount of incomplete infrastructure systems.
Circulation Element
The Circulation Element is proposed for revision to incorporate the Master
Plan of Bikeways to allow for appropriate and efficient implementation of the
Plan. The revision will be accomplished concurrent with adoption of this
Element.
Land Use Element
The Land Use Element is proposed for revision in consistency with .the
Recreation and Open Space Element and so as to reflect no alternative land
uses for proposed recreation or open space areas. The revision will be
accomplished concurrent with adoption of this Element.
Private Open Space Support
The City will continue to encourage private donations to its park programs
and will publicize the opportunity to make such donations.
Bikeways Implementation
The citizens Bikeway Committee should be directed to:
--review planned expansions or changes to the City' s bikeway network for
advisory input to the Department of Public Works and the City Council .
--research bikeway implementation, education and safety techniques.
--report to the City Council annually on report findings and progress in
expanding the bikeway network.
coordinate with bikeway committees in adjoining communities.
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--develop public information materials as directed by the City Council .
Consideration should, be given to reducing the number of members so as to
create a smaller technical advisory board.
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3.. Specific Implementation Recommendations
These recommendations explain the recommended funding of each proposed
Recreation and Open Spate facility in the plan. In general , as noted in
Chapter 7 the cost assumptions used are as follows: Acquisition of Land
$447,008 per acre, Improvement $70,000 per, acre -of parkland and $5,000 per
acre for ESAs. Maintenance $4,200 per acre per year for park land and $1,000
per acre per year for ESAs. Funding sources discussed are fully described in
Chapter 8.
Service Area 1 - West Newport
1. Banning Community Park - 20 acres
Acquisition of the park will occur with acceptance of a park dedication
from the property owner. The improvement costs ($1,400,000) will be
funded with excise� taxes. Maifitenance costs are expected to be charged
to the City' s ,general fund.
2. Banning View Park - I acre
Acquisition of this 1 acre park is anticipated through acceptance of a
park dedication from the- property owner. Improvement of the park, with
an estimated cost of $70,000, will be funded totally with remaining
in-lieu fees. Maintenance costs are expected to be charged to the City' s
general fund.
3. Banning Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Open Space
When identified in the Specific Plan process, this area will be
designated in the Open Space Overlay Zone and will remain in private
ownership with adequate use safeguards provided by the Overlay Zone.
As an alternative implementation scenario, the area may be acquired with
private funds and passed on to a public agency such as the Department of
Fish and Game for improvement and maintenance.
4. Banning Neighborhood Park - 4 acres
As noted in the chapter on priorities, this park is a first priority
facility and, as such, will precede most new development in West Newport.
For this reason acquisition of the park is proposed to be funded by the
City' s general fund. $160,000 of the total $280,000 improvement cost
will come from the existing fund of in-lieu park dedication funds. The
remaining $120,000 will be funded by existing Building Excise Tax fees
collected. Maintenance costs will be charged to the Ciiy' s general fund.
Semeniuk Slough ESA - approximately 20 acres
At dispute in current litigation pending in this area is the extent of
the public trust interest in the property. Should the City prevail in
the case, acquisition funds will not be necessary. Should the City not
prevail , the Slough area should be placed in the Open Space Overlay Zone
and the City should negotiate a public access easement along the northern
bank of the Slough for a public trail and parking area.
Improvement concepts should be modeled after the Ballona Lagoon trail in
the Venice area of the City of Los Angeles conceptually designed by the
Department of Fish and Game. This trail includes edge setbackso
permeable trail materials and a safety rail of natural materials in an
attempt to introduce public access and' enjoyment of a sensitive resource
area.
Setbacks and a walkway on the south bank of the Slough may not be
feasible due to the proximity of existing homes, however, the trail and
setback would be feasible on the north bank. Improvement costs, if any,
should be charged to City Tideland' and Lease Revenue funds as reasonable
Tideland expenses. Two alternative improvement funding sources are a
Coastal Conservancy Grant or private contributions. Maintenance costs
are to be charged to Tideland and Lease Revenue funds.
6. Semeniuk Slough Mini Park - 2 acres
Acquisition is proposed through a park dedication from the property
owner. Improvements will be funded' through in-lieu fees. Maintenance
costs will be charged to the general fund.
7. CalTrans West View Park - 2 acres
This park will be acquired as a park dedication from the property owner.
Improvements will be funded by in-lieu fees collected in West Newport
($140,000) . Maintenance costs will be charged to the general fund.
8. CalTrans East View Park - .8 acres
This park will be acquired and improved with in-lieu fees collected in
West Newport (total of $413�606) . Maintenance costs will be charged to
the general fund.
9. Pacific Coast Highway Mini Park - 7.7 acres
This is a City owned parcel thus resulting in no acquisition costs.
Improvement costs are proposed to be funded by Service Area 1 in-1,ieu
fees (total of $539,000). An alternative partial funding source is State
SB 821 funds for the bicycle staging area portion of the improvements.
Maintenance costs will be charged to the general fund.
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SUMMARY - SERVICE AREA 1
Park dedication:
acres 25 acres
in-lieu fees $1,462,606
Excise Tax:' $1,520,000
Tideland or Lease Revenue Funds:
One time $100,000
Annually $ 20,000
General Fund:
One time $1,788,032
Annually $157,500
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula
Marinapark - 4 acres
There are no acquisition costs associated with this� City owned property.
However, there will be an annual revenue loss of $207,000 to the general
fund. Improvement costs are anticipated at $280,000 and. funding is recom-
mended from the Building Excise Tax. Maintenance costs will be charged to
the general fund.
SUMMARY - SERVICE AREA 2
Excise Tax:
1 $280,000
General Fund:
Annually $ 16,800
Annual lost revenue $207,000
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Service Areas 3 and 4 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands - Santa Ana Heights/,
Wi�rport Commercial
1. Castaways View Park - 10 acres
The Ca'staways View Park will be made available for public use through a
number of possible techniques. First, approximately 1.2 acres of park
dedication will be accepted from the property owner. The remainder will
be acquired through a purchase with general funds, private donations, a
trade of increased density in return for an increased park dedication or
a combination of techniques. For analysis purposes, a charge to the
general fund will be assumed. Improvement costs of $700,000 are proposed
to be funded with Building Excise Tax funds. Maintenance costs will be
charged to the general fund.
2. Westbay View Park - .5 acre
Public use and protection of this park will occur through acceptance from
the property owner of a park dedication. Improvement costs of $35,000
are proposed to be funded with Building Excise Tax fees. Maintenance
costs will be charged to the general fund.
3. Westbay Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) - Open Space
When precisely mapped, this area will be designated In the Open Space
Overlay Zone and will remain in private ownership with adequate use
safeguards provided by the Overlay Zone.
As an alternative implementation scenario, the area may be acquired with
private donations and passed on to a public agency such as the Department
of Fish and Game for improvement and maintenance.
4. Northbay Mini Park - 1.0 acres
This mini park project, which would benefit users of the designated
regional equestrian trail is proposed as a County of Orange Harbors,
Beaches and Parks Department project. Acquisition could occur as a park
dedication from the property owner.
SUMMARY - SERVICE AREAS 3 and 4
Park dedication: 2.15 acres
Excise Tax: $735,000
General Fund:
One time $3,933,670
Annually $ 44$100
County Harbors, Beaches and -Parks:
One time $70,000
Annually $ 4,200
Service Area 5 - Lower Bay
Pacific Coast Highway Mini Park
Acquisition with access rights and improvement of this parcel is recommended
to be funded with Tideland or Lease Revenue funds ($517,008 plus an unknown
amount for access rights) . Maintenance will be charged to the City's Tide-
land or Lease Revenue funds or with user fees for boat launching.
An alternative implementation scenario is to hold the project until redevel-
opment of the DeAnza property, then obtain a park dedication in satisfaction
of park requirements for the new development. Further, ramp maintenance and
operation could be financed through user fees. User fees may also be used to
refund a seed grant from the California Coastal Conservancy.
SUMMARY - SERVICE AREA 5
Tideland or Lease Revenue Funds:
One time $517,008 plus
Annually $ 4,200
Service Area 7 - Eastbluff/North Ford
1. San Diego Creek Open Space - 22 acres
The Environmentally Sensitive Area will be designated in the Open Space
Overlay , Zone and will remain in private ownership with adequate use
safeguards provided, by the Overlay Zone. Remaining property will be
available for private development.
2. North Ford Community Park - 12 acres
Acquisition of this park site will occur as a result of park dedications
from the property owner. T�he $840,000 improvement cost will be funded by
existing, monies in the City' s in-lieu fee fund. Maintenance costs will
be charged to the City' s general fund.
3. Eastbluff Remnant
ThIs area will be designated in the Open, Space Overlay Zone and will
remain in private ,ownership with adequate use safeguards provided by the
Overlay Zone.
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As an alternative implementation scenario, the area may be acquired by
private donations and passed on to a public agency,such as the Department
of Fish and Game for improvement and maintenance.
4. Mouth of Big Canyon ESA - 50 acres
Ownership of this property is in the process of being transferred to the
City. Improvement of 3 acres only is proposed for minimal public access
improvements . Improvement costs of $280,000 will be funded by the
Building Excise Tax. Maintenance costs will be charged to the City's
general fund. The City is encouraged to seek State Department of Fish
and Game assistance in maintaining this property.
SUMMARY - SERVICE AREA 7
Park dedication:
acres 12 acres
in-lieu fees $840,000
Excise Tax: $159000
General Fund:
annually $ 3�000
Area 9 - Newport Center
1. Bayview Landing Mi,ni Park - 1 acre
Acquisition of this site is proposed to be funded with in-lieu fees
collected in Service Area 9. Improvement costs of approximately $70,000
are proposed to be funded with SB 821 funds. Maintenance costs will be
charged to the City' s general fund.
2. Newporter North View Park - 4 acres
Acquisition of this park will occur through park dedication by the
property owner. Improvement costs will be funded with in-lieu fees from
Service Area 9. Maintenance costs will be charged to the City' s general
fund.
3. Newport Village Neighborhood Park - 4 acres
Acquisition of this park will occur through park dedication by the
property owner. Improvement costs will be funded with in-lieu fees from
Service Area 9. Maintenance costs will be charged to the general fund.
4. Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Open Space
When precisely mapped, this area will be destgnated in the Open Space
Overlay Zone and will remain in private ownership with adequate use
safeguards provided by the Overlay Zone.
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As an alternative implementation scenario, the area may be acquired by
private donations and passed on to a public agency such as the Department
of Fish and Game for improvement and maintenance. �
SUMMARY - SERVICE AREA 9
Park dedication:
acres 8 acres
in-lieu fees $1,007,008
General fund:
annually $ 37,800
SB 821 Funds: $ 70,000
Service Area 10 - Corona ,del Mar
Corona del Mar Mini Park - .24 acres
This .24 acre park is proposed as a park dedication from the property owners
with improvements funded by the Excise tax and maintenance charged to the
general fund.
SUMMARY - SERVICE AREA 10
Park Dedication: .24 acres
Excise Tax: $16,800
General Fund Annually: $1,008
Service Area 11 - Harbor View
1. Lincoln School - 17 acres
Use of the school fields under terms of an existi,ng City-School District
agreement is proposed. Improvement costs will be minimal , focusing upon
restructuring as most facilities, including night lighting, are existing.
An estimate of $50,000 per acre is recommended, charged to in-lieu fees
collected in adjoining Area 9. Maintenance costs will be charged to the
general fund.
2. Oasis Expansion - 2 acres
Acquisition is proposed through park dedication from the property owner
of 1.2 acres (combination of dedication and in-lieu fees for all three
Fifth Avenue parcels) with the remainder from adjoining Service Area 10
in-lieu fees. Improvement will be funded with area 10 in-lieu fees.
Maintenance will be charged to the general fund.
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3. Buck Gully - 49.4 acres
This area will be designated in the Open Space Overl-ay Zone and will
remain in private ownership with adequate use safeguards provided by the
Overlay Zone. As an alternative implementation, scenario, the area may be
acquired with private donations.
4. Marguerite View Park - 1 acre
Acquisition is proposed through park dedication from the property owner.
Improvement of this park will occur with in-lieu fees collected in
Service Area 11. Maintenance will be charged to the general fund.
5. Marguerite Open Space - 2.6 acres
This area will be designated in the Open Space Overlay Zone and will
remain in private ownership with adequate use safeguards provided by the
Zone.
SUMMARY - SERVICE AREA 11
Park dedication:
acres 2.2 acres
in-lieu fees Area 9 $850,000
in-lieU fees Area 10 $4979606
in-lieu fees Area 11 $700000
General Fund:
annually $84,000
OVERALL TOTALS - ALL SERVICE AREAS
Park dedication:
acres 50.14 acres
in-lieu fees $4 724,220
(15.7 acres equivalent)
Excise Tax: $29566,800
Tidel-and and Lease Revenue Funds:
one time $617X8+
annually $24,200
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County Harbors, Beach and Park s:
one time $ 70,000
annually $ 4,200
SB 821 Funds: $ 70,000
General Fund:
one time $5,721,702*
annually $ 344,208
annual lost revenue $ 207,000
*Includes Castaways property - review text for funding options.
Intensification Projects
Costs associated with intensification projects are improvement costs only, as
each project is an existing facility.' An improvement cost of $70,000 per
acre is assumed for a total acreage of 50 acres (the sum of each intensific-
ation project' s area) for a total cost of $3,500,000. This cost is recom-
mended to be funded by remaining park dedication in-lieu fees, Excise Taxes
or a combination of the tw o.
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4. School Sit* Acquisition
Each school site in the City provides recreation and open space facilities to
varying degrees. The importance of schools in general and the value of
individual sites to the recreation and open space system have been described
in detail in the Technical Supplement.
The continued availability of these sites for park and recreation purposes is
unknown as the Newport-Mesa Unified School District considers school closures
and the sale of school property. Therefore it is recommended that the City
maintain communication with the School District to remain informed of poten-
ttal school closures and site usage.
Criteria have been established to enable the City to evaluate the desirabili-
ty of City acquisition of individual school sites for recreational purposes
should they become available for sale.
School Site Criteria
1. Is the school currently closed or proposed for closure? If not, delete
and reevaluate when closure is Proposed.
2. Does the school site currently provide recreation facilities that have
been identified to meet local or community wide needs? If so, retain.
3. Are other public lands in the vicinity of the school site inadequate to
meet the identified existing or foreseeable needs of the community for
recreation or open space purposes? If so, retain.
4. Is the school site a more economical or otherwise more feasible alterna-
tive than other parcels which are available as potential sites in the
area? If so, retain.
Programs in the Element have been proposed to assure City monitoring of
School District actions which might impact the availability of school sites
for recreation and open space purposes. When the District determines that a
particular site should be closed, the City should evaluate the site using
this criteria and develop an acquisition strategy or decline the site based
upon the outcome of the evaluation. Further, as provided, in Program 1.2.4,
for each school site the City considers acquiring, the City will determine
whether the site will be one of the sites totaling 30% of the School
District's Land that will be acquired under the "below'market rate method" in
Education Code Section 39396.
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S.. .Private Open Space Management
Open Space and environmentally sensitive area management guidelines will be
established by the City to address appropriate land uses and management
techniques for sensitive areas. The City' s existing -Open Space Zone should
be amended so that it can be applied both as a primary zon e and .as an overlay
zone in conjunction with other zones such 'as the residential zone. The
overlay zone could then be adopted for private open space areas with
appropriate management guidelines. Potential properties include lower Buck
Gully, lower Morning Canyon and properties which include environmentally
sensitive areas as a part of a development area such as Westbay, Newporter
North and Buck Gully and are designated in the Specific Implementation
Recommendations.
Management guidelines should detail :
--permitted land uses
buffering of land uses
--permitted level of public access
--impacts from adjacent areas such as drainage and runoff
--acceptable improvements for physical access or emergency safety repairs
--appropriate management responsibility
--appropriate building setbacks
--permitted landform modifications
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6. Regional Open Space Management
The Ctty should continue to participate in establi.shqd' c,ommittees with
representatives of the ttate Department of Fish and Gant.e. County Department
of Harbors, Beaches and Parks and other appropriate regional. agencies with
City staff representatives for the purpose of coordinating the management of
regional open space or environmentally sensitive areas such as the Upper
Newport Bay Ecological Reserve and the Marine Life Refuge.
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7. Acquisition, improvement, Maintenance and Program Costs
This chapter estimates., - where possible, the various cost categories
associated with� implementation of,the Recreation and Open Space Plan.
The Technical Supplement notes a future park acreage� need based upon future
development, of 96 acres. That 96 acres less an existing 5 acre park credit
results in a future park acreage need of 91 acres.
The Recreation and Open Space Plan proposes an approximate total recreation
and open -space acreage of 243.9 acres (does not include unmapped Environmen-
tally Sensitiv,e Areas) . Of this 243.9 acres, approximately 71.5 acres
require dedication or acquisition. Five of the 71.5 acres constitute the
park credit referenced earlier resulting in a approximate net 66.5 acres.
Remaining acreage is already in City ownership or is not recommended for
acquisition because alternative open space preservation methods are proposed
in the Specific Implementation Recommendations Chapter.
Acquisition Costs
Recommended revisions in the park dedication ordinance will result in varied
in-lieu fee rates on a project by project basis. However, for analysis
purposes, the currently used $447,008 per acre has been assumed . Park
dedications will cover 91 acres, either through acreage dedications or
in-lieu fees used to purchase corresponding acreage. The plan proposes
100.24 park acres, thus total acquisition costs of $29,726,032 for 66.5 acres
are anticipated (100.24 acres less 33.7 acres currently owned or leased by
the City) .
Improvement Costs
The average per acre improvement cost figures recommended by the Department
of Parks, Beaches and Recreation is $70,000 per acre. Applied to a total of
100.24 acres, park improvement costs total $7,016,800. Included within the
$70,000 per acre average cost, which is a conservative average, are the
following types of improvements: active sports fields, restroorns, showers,
turf and picnic area, launching ramps, parking lots, small storage buildings
and community buildings, handball courts, bleachers, pathways and so on.
Maintenance Costs
Maintenance costs in addition to existing maintenance costs described in the
Technical Supplement total $421,008 assuming $4,200/acre (source: Parks,
Beaches and Recreation) for 100.24 acres. Included within this $4,200 per
acre average annual cost are all costs associated with Maintenance such as
labor, energy costs, administrative costs and equipment depreciation.
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Program Costs
There will be program costs associated with the proposed park facilities.
However, they won't be quantified until the new facilities are operational .
In general , if a facility is programed with adult sports and classes, the
programs are self sufficient. If the facilities are programmed for youth
activities, the programs are subsidized.
Special Costs
Special Costs are unusual costs not normally associated wit,h park and open
space system development. A special cost example is the loss of 'City lease
revenue collected from the residents at Marinapark when the use of the
property is changed to recreational uses . Current annual revenues net
approximately $207,000 (source: 1982-83 budget) .
The costs described in this chapter will be related to revenues in Chapter 8
on Funding.
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8. Funding Sources.
There are several candidate financing techniques for the funding of recrea-
tion and open space acquisition improvement or maintenance and operation.
Some techniques have been addressed as specific implementation techniques.
Park Dedication Ordinan ce
This ordinance, which is recommended for revision, enabTes the acceptance of
dedicated land or fees in lieu of land in satisfaction of the park land
required to serve new residents. it is therefore based upon development of
residential projects. These fees are used both for new projects and are
accumulated as in-lieu fees as a means to shift fees among neighborhoods.
The funds must be expended to benefit the neighborhood in which they are
collected. I
The park dedication ordinance is intended to provide for the acquisition of
required parklands. The funds and land obtained through this mechanism are
not intended to provide for parkTand maintenance. One drawback to the
ordinance is that it cannot require collection for infill projects which do
not require a subdivision map and a substantial portion of the City' s remain-
ing development is small infill projects.
The City has adopted the occasional practice of granting park credits, or a
credit from future park dedication requirements, to facilitate a public pur-
pose such as the acquisition of environmentally sensitive open space areas.
It is recommended that the City honor all park credit commitments made to
date. The structure of the Element revision will not necessitate future park
credits.
The following table depicts the total park dedications due to new develop-
ment. The table includes the recommended land dedication - in-lieu fee split
proposed. The total 50.1 acrp-s and $4,724,220 in fees are sufficient to
cover demands projected in Chapter 3 for new park development and intensifi-
cation projects.
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POPULATION INCREMENTS/PARK AREA REQUIREMENTS
Net2
Popula-
Net D.U. tion
Increase Subject Increase Park3 Fee 4 6
Net to Park' Subject Area Equiv. Recommended
Service D.U. Dedica- to Park Require- In-Lieu Require-
Area Increase tion Dedication ment Fee ments
1 3,483 2,608 5t868 29.3 $13,10979334 25.0' ac.
$1,462,606
2 311 47 106 .53 $ 236,914 ---
3 693 274 617 3.085 $ 1,3790019 2.7 ac.
45 --- --- --- --- --- ---
5 20 3 7 .035 $ 15t645
6 190 29 65 .325 $ 145,278
7 888 888 1,998 10 $ 4t470,080 12 ac.
8 614 96 216 1.08 $ 4829769 $840�000
9 11320 1,233 2�774 13.87 $ 6,2009001 8 ac.
$1,857$008
10 736 110 248 1.24 $ 554�290 .24 ac
$949�606
11 184 184 414 2.1 $ 938,717 2.2 ac.
$70,000
TOTAL 80439 5,472 12�31 3 61.57 $27,520,047 50.14 ac.
$4,7249220
1 Only units with subdivision maps are required to provide pack area or in-
lieu fees. Also, some new subdivisions 'have prepaid in-lieu fees which are
being held by the City at present.
2 2.25 persons per household.
3 5 acre/1000 population standard.
4 Assumed value $447,008.
5 Not available.
6 Approximately $385,292 in lieu fees will be collected in excess of these
requirements which is recommended, to be held should there be unusual
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City Tideland and Lease Revenues
The City receives tideland revenues from the following sources:
--residential permits
commercial permits
offshore moorings
--Balboa Yacht Basin
--One-time commercial permit
--Corona del Mar parking lot
--Balboa parking lot
These revenues are used to maintain and operate tidelands including beach
cleanup, moorage administration, and dredging to replenish public beaches.
Some projects noted in the specific implementation recommendations could con-
stitute -appropriate tideland expenditures such as North Star beach, Semeniuk
Slough improvements or the -Pacific Coast Highway public boat launching area.
The City receives revenues from leases on City property such as Marinapark,
Balboa Bay Club, Beacon Bay and others. These funds are used to maintain
City leaseholds and 47% of the revenues are deposited in the Tideland fund
with the remainder deposited in the general fund.
Private Open Space Support
Public grants, individual and corporate contributions and community fund
raising are all viable open space funding sources. The City will continue to
encourage private donations to its park program and will publicize the oppor-
tunity to make such donations.
Park Bond
The City has considered park bonds in the past and has declined thus far to
approve bonds. There is a gap in funds for park improvement and acquisition
purposes particularly in existing service areas such as Service Area 1 - West
Newport. A decision not to pursue a park bond election would have greatest
impact in existing neighborhoods and fully built out-of-City development
areas.
User Fees
Existing user fee policies focus on program charges which should be contin-
ued. The proposed North Ford facility is a good opportunity to initiate new
user fee concepts such as entrance fees for use of major recreational facili-
ties such as a swimming pool . Fees charged for private use of community
buildings and boat ramps should continue.
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Building Excise Tax
The Building Excise Tax is charged on all new structures (including recon-
struction) at a rate of $.21 per square foot of enclosed area. Residential
and commercial projects are all charged this fee which is collected for park,
library and fire equipment funding. The share to parks has been proposed to
be fixed at 50% and the overall fee rate has beemrecommended to be increased
consistent with increased costs since its establishment. Doubling of the fee
to $.42 per square foot may be an appropriate rate increase. The following
table detai,ls the projected fees to be collected through the Building Excise
Tax. The $4,163,691 is adequate to meet the $2,566,800 projected obligation
detailed In Chapter 3.
SB 821 Funds
SB 821 Funds are of State origin and are disbursed by the Orange County
Transportation Commission (OCTC). They are allocated for bikeway projects,
including but not limited to signs, striping, staging areas, bridges and bike
lanes. Candidate projects must be a part of an adopted p1an. The funds are
disbursed annually. 50% of the County' s funds are allocated to cities on a
population basis. The remaining 50% are discretionary funds granted after a
prescribed nomination process and technical evaluation.
County Funds - Harbors, Beaches and Parks
The County Department of Harbors, Beaches and Parks acquires, maintains and
approves regional facilities of regional benefit such as certain beaches and
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moorages, regional parks and recreational areas such as the AlisoAreenbelt.
California Coastal Conservancy
This State agency has some funds available on a statewide basis for grants or
seed grants (which must be repaid) for recreation, open space, resource or
tideland enhancement projects.
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BUILDING EXCISE TAX REVENUE
NEW RESIDENTIAL CONSTRUCTION INCREASED
TOTAL SQ. EXCISE 50% SHARE FEE ($.42/SF)
SERVICE AREA SFD DUPLEX TRIPLEX 4-PLEX 5+PLEX FOOTAGE TAX TO PARK USE TO PARKS
1 47 1000 0 0 1479 3,396,500 $ 713,265 $ 356,633 $ 713,265
2 0 466 0 100 36 156,000 32,760 16,380 32,760
3 200 360 300 0 0 1,598,000 335,580 167,790 335,580
4 ---1 ---I ---1 ---1 ---1 --- --- --- ---
5 0 0 0 0 200 200,000 42,000 21,000 42,000
6 0 380 0 0 0 684,000 143,640 71,820 143,640
7 44 178 266 222 178 1,273,800 267,498 133,749 267,498
8 414 76 0 0 0 1,171,800 246,078 123,039 246,498
9 300 0 0 408 612 1,851,600 388,836 194,418 388,836
10 0 1390 6 0 0 2,511,000 527,310 263,655 527,310
11 76 108 0 0 0 384,400 80,724 40,362 80,724
Commercial --- --- --- --- 7,200,000 $1,512,000 $ 756,000 $1,512,000
TOTAL 1081 3958 572 730 2505 $20,427,100 $4,289,691 $2,144,846 $4,289,691
1 Not available.
Assumed Avg.
Sq. Ft. 2500 1800 1500 1200 1000
9. General Phasing Priorities
The following phasing criteria have been established as a basis for determin-
ing the order of pursuing park and open space projects.
PHASING PRIORITY CRITERIA
1. Community need
2. Opportunity to capitalize on development or other activi-
ties so as to minimize City outlays
3. Existi,ng City owned parcel so as to delay acquisition
expenditures
4. Availability of access
5. Increase in area population
6. Funding availability
7. Contingent upon development project
Applying the criteria, the following phasing priorities result:
Priority
Project Group Comments
Marinapark I City owned. Lease to
expire September, 1985.
Banning Neighborhood Park Ia Strong community need,
accessible site.
North Ford Community Park lb Community need funds
are available - Qppor-
tuniiy to capitalize on
development project.
West Newport Park Ic City owned parcel ,
accessible, community
need.
Mouth of Big Canyon Id Ownership transfer is
in progress.
Lincoln School Ie Community need, School
District is offering
site for lease - City
must respond, quickly or
lose options.
PCH Boat Ramp if Community need, access
is available, may be
contingent on develop-
meht.
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Oasis Expansion Ila Contingent on mid range
development project.
Eastbluff Remnant IIb involves establishment
of City zoning district
and change of zone.
Marguerite View Park Ilc Contingent upon mid
range development proj-
ect.
Bayview -Landing Mini Park He Lengthy process obtain-
ing SB 821 funds.
San Diego Creek lif Involves establishment
of City zoning district
and change of zone.
Buck Gully lIg Involves establishment
of City zoning district
and change of zone.
Semeniuk Slough III Priority may advance if
City prevails in liti-
gation thus becoming a
City parcel . Otherwise
is contingent on far
term development proj-
ect.
CalTrans West III is contingent on View
Park far term develop-
ment project.
Banning Community Park III Is contingent upon
far term development
project.
Banning View Park III Is contingent upon far
term development proj-
ect.
ESA-OS III Is contingent upon far
term development proj-
ect.
Castaways III Contingent on far term
development project.
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Westbay View Contingent on far term
development project.
ESA-OS Contingent on far term
development project.
Northbay Mini Park Extensive and lengthy
process involved in
obtaining county fund-
ing,.
Newporter North View Park Contingent on far term
development project.
ESA-OS Contingent on far term
development project.
Intensification Projects
Irvine Terrace Park Project in progress.
Westbay Park 2 City owned parcel-
access available.
North Star Beach 3 Existing beach access
available - Community
need.
Peninsula Park 4 Begin study now to
assess options.
Grant Howald CYC-Oasis 5 Contingent on mid range
development project.
West Newport Park 6 Hold for 3 adjoining
developments.
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Program Projects
Circulation Element Concurrent with Element
adoption.
Land Use Element Concurrent with Element
adoption.
Park Dedication Ordinance 2 First City project
after Element adoption
- due to press of pend-
ing projects.
Bikeways Committee 3 Council direction to
committee at time of
annual report.
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10. First Phase Priorities
First year goals for all appropriate priority groups are summarized below.
The goals are based upon actions the City can feasibly initiate or complete
in the first year With minimal dependence on other parties or agencies.
Priority
Project First Year Goals Group
Banni ng Neighborhood, Park Acquire, complete design la
Semeniuk Slough Attempt to conclude participation III
in litigation or negotiated
settlement
PCH Mini Park Design, pursue state funding Ic
Marinapark Initiate negotiations with I
property owners
San Diego Creek Draft and adopt District iif
regulations
North Ford Community Park Continue negotiations Ib
Eastbluff Remnant Draft and adopt District Ilb
Regulations
Mouth of Complete ownership transfer Id
Big Canyon
Bayview Landing Mini Park Initiate funding request IIe
Lincoln School Initiate and complete le
negotiations, Design
Buck Gully Draft and adopt District IIg
Intensification Projects Regulations
North Star Beach Initiate design 2
Westbay Park Continue negotiations with 1
Natural History Foundation
Peninsula Park Initiate Study 3
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Prog am Projects
Park Dedication Adopt revised Ordinance 3
Ordinance
Circulation Element Adopt revision 1
Land Use Element Adopt revision 2
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I, Program Evaluation
An annual program evaluation will be conducted and reported to the City
Council as a part of the Department of Parks, Beache�s and Recreation capital
improvement budget. The evaluation will include the following:
--Review of previous year goals and status of projects.
--Establishment of following year goals.
--Report status of school closures, disposal and City efforts with regard to
school sites.
--Report of City efforts with regard to recreation and open space acquisi-
tions and improvement.
--Recommendations of changed priorities or changed sites for acquisitions.
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ARCHAIC ELEMENTS -GENERAL PLAN
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Recreation and
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Plan
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
NEWPORT-BEACH GENERAL PLAN
PREPARED BY:
THE PLANNING CENTER
Adopted February 11, 1985 by Resolution No. 85-7
of the Newport Beach City Council
Table of Contents
Page
1. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2. Issues and Needs Summary. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Inventory. . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
4. Standards and Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . 26
5. Goal , Objectives, Policies and Programs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
6. Recreation and Open Space Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Exhibits
1. Service Area
2. Existing Public Facilities
3. Recreation and Open Space Plan
Service Area I
Service Area 2
Service Area 3
Service Area 4
Service Area 5
Service Area 6
Service Area 7
Service Area 8
Service Area 9
Service Area 10
Service Area 11
Service Area 12
4. Recreation and Open Space Routes
5. Master Plan of Bikeways
I i Introduction
This plan concludes an extensive planning process that was aimed at:
-Solving a number of issues identified at the beginning of the study
-determining what Newport Beach residents need in the way of parks and open
spaces
-determining what are good locations in the City to add or expand parks and
open spaces
-fitting together the needs and the locations to end up with a new plan
The planning process designed to accomplish these aims includes a, number of
defined steps:
-inventories of public and private facilities and open spaces were completed
-surveys of community behaviors and attitudes were completed
-analysis was conducted of data and findings
-alternatives were prepared to achieve plan objectives
-a preferred plan was selected, and
-an implementation program was prepared to accomplish the preferred plan.
Most of the technical analysis that accomplished this planning process is
described in a separate document entitled the "Technical Supplement" . The
Technical Supplement is not part of the adopted Element but is helpful to
review to set a context for the Element as it provides much of the background
material and data upon which the Element is based. A third document, the
"Implementation Handbook" explains how the City could go about implementing
the plan but is not adopted as. a part of the Element.
The philosophy of this plan is to distinguish between wants, needs and fads
in establishing a fiscally prudent plan with "feasibility" and "meeting
needs" as the key basis for expanding and improving park and open space
acreage. The plan itself is purposely concise and easily read in keeping
with the format of the remainder of the City' s General Plan.
The purpose of the Recreation and Open Space Element is to provide long-range
planning policies for the preservation, improvement, and use of open space,
recreational trails and scenic roadways within the city of Newport Beach.
This Plan is intended to satisfy the requirements of Sections 65302 and 65563
of the California State Government code which state that:
65302. The general plan shall consist of a statement of development
policies and shall, include a diagram or diagrams and text setting forth
objectives, principles, standards, and plan proposals. The plan shall
include . . . the following elements:
(e) An open space element as provided in Article 10.5 (commencing with
Section 65560.) .
65563. Every city and county shall prepare, adopt and submit to the
Secretary of the Resources Agency a local open-space plan for the
comprehensive and long-range preservation and conservation of open-space
land within its jurisdiction . . . containing, but not limited to, the
following: I
(a) The officially adopted goals and policies which will guide the
preparation and implementation of the open-space plan; and I
(b) A program for orderly completion and adoption of the open-space
plan including a description of the methods by which open-space
resources will be inventoried and conservation measures determined.
As defined by Section 65560 of the Government code, land may be designated as
open space for any of the following purposes:
(1) Preservation of natural resources.
(2) Managed production of resources.
(3) Outdoor recreation.
(4) Public health and safety.
This Recreation and Open Space Element also addresses scenic highways and
drives in accordance wi'th Section 65302(h) of the Government Code which
requires that local General Plans include a Scenic Highway Element.
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2. Issues and Needs Summary
This chapter explains, as an overview, the issues and needs that this plan is
intended to meet or resolve to provide a basis for understanding the Plan.
,Each of the issues and needs are fully discussed in the Technical Supplement.
Issues
Throughout the Element planning process several issues have been raised as
significant issues to be resolved in the ultimate plan:
1. Schools : The school district has recently sold two school sites and has
7-a-r-g-e-f—ed two other sites for closure. The District's intent is to offer
the last two sites for private use on a lease basis. These actions have
raised the issue of how the City responds to and coordinates with the
District when property is offered to the City, what the City' s obliga-
tions and rights are in these circumstances and what the City's options
are should the District continue to close schools due to declining
enrollment.
2. New Development: The study area is expected to add 8439 dwelling units,
6.4 million �'q_uare feet of medical and general office space and 1.8
million square feet of commercial space at build out. With diminishing
vacant land area, one key issue has been the correlation of new develop-
ment and future park needs in appropriate locations.
3. Environmentally Sensitive Areas �ESA' s) : The City contains numerous
_ESA' s of local and regional significance. Protection of these areas has
been identified as a key issue.
4. Park Standards : Recent legislative changes have necessitated more
definitive fi gs to maintain the City's existing 5 acre per 1000 popu-
lation standard which is a primary assumption in the City's park dedica-
tion system.
5. Aquatic Facilittes: There has been public support for an increase in the
aquatic facilities available for use by the general public.
6. Bi kewws : There has been strong support on the part of bicycling resi-
a 6nTs 0 move the Cit;y- s Master Plan of Bikeways from this Element to the
Circulation Element underscoring a commitment to bicycling as a valid
transportation option.
7. West Newport Community: The West Newport Community does not have a full
complement of active parK facilities as related to the area' s population.
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Needs
1. Regional Needs
ErPreNewqgrt Bay: There are a number of environmentally sensitive prop-
�F ring the upper Newport Bay and support the Upper Bay ecosys-
s
tem. Although the Upper Bay is in the City and provides an open space
resource for City residents., it is primarily a regional resource.
Preservation or partial preservation of these parcels would meet both
regional open space, recreational (viewing, walking) and resource protec-
tion needs as well as some citywide needs. The City should actively
cooperate with other regional agencies to preserve the sensitive ecologi-
cal resources of the Upper Bay although the direct responsibility for
these areas rests with County, regional and state agencies.
Trail Connections: Several regional bicycle trails pass through the City
of Newport Bea These trails provide alternate circulation routes and
access to areas of interest on a regional basis. The needs analysis has
noted that bicycle trails are an important component of the local recrea-
tion spectrum. Some potential sites have been identified as those which
are appropriate for trails or have already been designated to be served
by such a trail . The City can work closely with regional and other local
governments to coordinate regional bicycle trail connections to local
bikeways and to popul-ar destinations for bicyclists which are located in
the City.
2. Citywide Needs
School Facilities: Citywi,de, declining enrollments have raised the
spectre of scF6-o—F closures and potential sale of closed school sites as
surplus land. This process will have a negative impact on the City's
recreational system. Further, the City's capability to fill in these
system gaps, should there be widespread closures, is limited due to
limited vacant land resources. An attempt to maintain current levels of
service must involve retention of some school sites in some level of
recreational use. These are addressed by service area on the following
page.
A'ul c ci lities: The needs analysis indicates a demand and recommen-
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allLoi—OF PUDIic aquatic facilities including public boat launching,
marine sanitation facilities, guest slips and so forth.
Park Code: A number of concerns have been raised relative to the City' s
Cu—rrent park dedication ordinance. At issue are the definitions used,
standards required and in-lieu fee calculation method. A number of these
considerations will be addressed in the analysis of standards, defini-
tions and implementation program.
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Bikeways : Relocation of the bikeways segment of the Element to the Cir-
cul_a_Fi�on Element has been recommended and is somewhat supported by the
Government Code which includes bikeways as a part of the Circulation
Element.
Business Demand�: The demand of business sports teams has been tapping
the supply o tive sports fields at the neighborhood level . This has
created an apparent need for additional fields at peak periods. Addi-
tional active field areas under City jurisdiction is a solution to this
need.
Protect ESA's/Open Space: There are general ESA's and open space areas,
not adjacent to the upper bay, which should be protected and open to some
level of public, access.
3. -Service Area Needs
Service Area I - West Newpo rt Conceptual undersupplies have been noted
-for most activity categories in Service Area I indicating a general need
for recreational and open space areas such as a community or neighborhood
level park area. The area needs 39.2 additional acres of Recreation and
Open Space Land at buildout.
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula: This area is largely static with
minimal development in propEF`tion to the total area. At buildout, under
the current General Plan Land Use Element, the area would need 3.5 addi-
tional acres. However, the area currently exceeds the 5 acres per 1000
population standard, which means there is no need for new facilities from
that standpoint.
Service Area 3 - ' hts - Harbor Highlands: This area is large-
ly static with Anlpm2ar'J�e�'s. New development is expected to generate a
need for 7.8 additional acres.
Service Area 4 - Santa Ana H TA s! irpon mmercial : The future of
this area, as noted earlier' i� NRON5 5Le_f'o_p_e_nding public decisions
regarding ultimate land uses. As such, the recreation and open space
needs of the area are unknown except for the regional staging area/trail
link at Bayview/North Bay.
Service Area 5 - Lower Bay: This area is largely static with no signifi-
cant d eve I opmenf-7-ge-w-a-evel opment is expected to generate a need for .2
additional acres.
Service Area 6 - Balboa Island: This area is largely static with no sig-
nificant developm-e-n-f.--N-e-w--de—velopment is expected to generate a need for
2.1 additional acres,
Service Area 7 - Eastbluff/North Ford : This area contains a major
undeveloped area which is desiTg'nate '®r residential development. New
development is expected to generate a need for 10 additional acres.
Service Area 8 - Big Canyon, Belcourt: New- development in this area is
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expected to generate a need for T—additional acres. Park dedication
requirements will be partially satisfied with a 5.0 park credit granted
for the mouth of Big, Canyon property.
Service Area 9 - Newaoort Center: This area contains two major undevel-
oped areas designateg for es idential land uses. Additional acres needed
to serve new development total 14.9.
Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar: New development will generate a need
for 8.3 additional acres. It is recommended that some of this need be
met in Service Area 11 due to the special boundary condition.
Service Area 11 - Harbor View: This area is largely static with no sig-
nificant new development. A tional acres needed total 2.1.
Service Area 12 - Loma del Mar: This is a new undeveloped area of the�
City's Sphere of Influence.
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SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Total
All Service Areas
(Except Area 12)
Population: 66,459 - 100% Existing Park Need 331.90
0 - 5 Yrs: - 3% Existing Total Parks* 368.16
5 - 17 Yrs: - 14% Existing Schools 104.76
Adult: - 83% Balance 36.26
Projected Park Need 428.04
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 468.43
Population: 85,628 Balance 40.39
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 16 7 6 57 0 3
School District 16 23 44.5 35 2 10
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 122 --- --- --- 62 ---
Total Supply 154 30 50.5 92 64 13
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> <15.6> 2.1 40.5 58.5 47.7 .6
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> 108.7 4.5 37.1 74 <62.1> <7.9>
*Includes active and passive recreation areas as well as beaches
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 1
West Newport
Population: 10,428 - 100% Existing Park Need 52.10
0 - 5 Yrs: - 2% Existing Total Parks* 77.21
5 - 17 Yrs: - 8% Existing Schools 00.00
Adult: - 90% Balance 25.11
Projected Park Need 92.2
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 114.71
Population: 18,445 Balance 22.51
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
co City Owned 4 0 2.5 36 0 0
School District 0 0 0 0 0 0
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 8 --- --- --- 11 ---
Total Supply 12 0 2.5 36 11 0
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> <18.7> <8.8> <1.1> 25.1 8.1 <1.3>
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> 3.0 <4.0> .5 34.0 10.5 <1.0>
Need: Shortage of all local recreation and park facilities. Add 37.5 acres due to new development.
Opportunity: Provide facilities with new development on Banning and CalTrans parcels.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas as well as beaches
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 2
Balboa Peninsula
Population: 5,155 - 100% Existing Park Need 25.70
0 - 5 Yrs: - 3% Existing Total Parks* 148.32
5 - 17 Yrs: - 11% Existing Schools 1.0
Adult: - 86% Balance 122.62
Projected Park Need 29.27
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 152.32
Population: 5,855 Balance 123.05
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 4 1 0 12 0 0
School District 0 1 4 0 0 0
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 3 --- --- --- 0 ---
Total Supply 7 2 4 12 0 0
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> <3.1> .4 3.3 8.7 <.7> <.6>
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> <4.5> 0 3.0 11.0 <.3> <.5>
Need: Essentially in balance, some need for tenni,s facilities. Add 4.0 acres due to new development.
Opportunity: Provide expanded local recreation facilities at Marinapark and also meet citywide needs of aquatic
facilities.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas as well as beaches
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 3
Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands
Population: 12,572 - 100% Existing Park Need 62.80
0 - 5 Yrs: - 2% Existing Total Parks* 35.17
5 - 17 Yrs: - 16% Existing Schools 41.82
Adult: - 82% Balance <27.63>
Projected Park Need 70.65
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 45.67
Population: 14,131 Balance <24.98>
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 2 1 0 1 0 0
School District 8 9 15 13 1 4
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 11 --- --- --- 8 ---
Total Supply 21 10 15 14 9 4
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> <9.7> 5.7 14.6 6.2 6.8 1.0
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> 15.0 5.0 12.5 11.5 9.5 3.0
Need: Good supply of recreational facilities because of existing schools. Add 10.0 acres due to new development.
Opportunity: Maintain school district provided facilities. School play yards eliminate any deficiency in this area.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas as well as beaches
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 4
Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial
Population: 2,460 - 100% Existing Park Need 12.30
0 - 5 Yrs: - 4% Existing Total Parks* 00.00
5 - 17 Yrs: - 12% Existing Schools 00.00
Adult: - 84% Balance <12.30>
Projected Park Need 12.30**
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 1.00
Population: 2460** Bal-ance <11.30>
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 0 0 0 0 0 0
School District 0 1 0 0 0 1
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 0 --- --- --- 4 ---
Total Supply 0 1 0 0 4 1
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> <3.0> <.3> <.I> <.6> 3.4 .4
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> <1.0> 0 <.5> <.5> 3.9 .7
Need: A small local park is required if the area remains in residential uses.
Opportunity: Combine local park uses with regional trail/staging area at Bayview/Northbay.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas
**Population projections not available
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 5
Lower Bay
Population: 3,684 - 100% Existing Park Need 18.40
0 - 5 Yrs: - 2% Existing Total Parks* private
5 - 17 Yrs: - 13% Existing Schools 00.00
Adult: - 85% Balance <18.40>
Projected Park Need 18.64
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 1.00
Population: 3,729 Balance <17.64>
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 0 0 0 0 0 0
School District 0 0 0 0' 0 0
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 6 --- --- --- 3 ---
Total Supply 6 0 0 0 3 0
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> Q.8> <.6> <.4> <1.2> 2.6 <.3>
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> 4 <1.5> <.8> <.8> 2.9 <.3>
Need: Lack of public facilities, but generally sufficient private facilities. Add .2 acres due to new development.
Opportunity: Provide citywide facilities for aquatic needs at PCH Bridge.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas as well as beaches
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 6
Balboa Island
Population: 3,730 - 100% Existing Park Need 18.60
0 - 5 Yrs: - 2% Existing Total Parks* 8.18
5 - 17 Yrs: - A% Existing Schools 00.00
Adult: - 87% Balance <10.45>
Projected Park Need 20.79
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 8.18
Population: 4,158 Balance <12.61>
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 0 0 .5 0 0 0
School District 0 0 0 0 0 0
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 0 --- --- --- 1 ---
Total Supply 0 0 .5 0 1 0
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> <9.0> <1.5> <1.2> <2.2> 0 <.3>
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> <2.0> <1.5> <.5> <1.0> .9 <.3>
Need: Shortage of all local recreation/park facilities.
Opportunity: Availability and cost of land preclude parks; locate facilities in nearby areas (e.g., Service Area 7 and
11) to serve this area.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas as well as beaches
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 7
Eastbluff/North Ford
Population: 3,969 - 100% Existing Park Need 19.80
0 - 5 Yrs: - 1% Existing Total Parks* 13.87
5 - 17 Yrs: - 9% Existing Schools 27.50
Adult: - 90% Balance <5.93>
Projected Park Need 29.78
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 30.87
Population: 5,957 Balance 1.09
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 0 1 0 0 0 1
School District 8 5 13 13 1 2
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 19 --- --- --- 10 ---
Total Supply 27 6 13 13 11 3
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> 18.2 4.5 12.7 12.4 9.7 2.8
Survey Demand Excess Qeficit> 25.0 4.5 12.2 11.6 10.8 2.7
Need: Supply in excess of demand in all areas. Add 10 acres due to new development.
Opportunity: Resources for new facilities can be directed elsewhere; provide citywide facilities only, except for new
development. School facilities contribute to a substantial excess in acreage.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 8
Big Canyon/Belcourt
Population: 1,540 - 100% Existing Park Need 7.70
0 - 5 Yrs: - 4% Existing Total Parks* private
5 - 17 Yrs: - 23% Existing Schools 00.00
Adult: - 73% Balance <7.70>
Projected Park Need 14.61
Total Projected Projected Total Parks private
Population: 2,922 Balance <14.61>
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 0 0 0 0 0 0
School District 0 0 0 0 0 0
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 5 --- --- --- I ---
Total Supply 5 0 0 0 1 0
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> 1.8 <.4> <.2> <.4> .8 <.I>
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> 4.2 <.5> <.3> <.3> 1.0 <.I>
Need: Lack of public facilities, but private facilities are sufficient.
Opportunity: Direct resources to other adjoining areas such as Area 7.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 9
Newport Center
Population: 3,004 - 100% Existing Park Need 15.00
0 - 5 Yrs: - 0% Existing Total Parks* private
5 - 17 Yrs: - 0% Existing Schools 00.00
Adult: - 100% Balance <15.00>
Projected Park Need 29.87
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 9.0 + private
Population: 5,974 Balance <20.87>
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 0 0 0 0 0 0
School District 0 0 0 0 0 0
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 56 --- --- --- 12 ---
Total Supply 56 0 0 0 12 0
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> 48.7 0 0 0 11.4 0
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> 54.5 <1.0> <.5> <.5> 11.9 <.3>
Need: Provide local facilities to new development areas; now provides citywide tennis facilities.
Opportunity: Private facilities now meet existing need.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 10
Corona del Mar
Population: 9,304 - 100% Existing Park Need 46.50
0 - 5 Yrs: - 3% Existing Total Parks* 42.35
5 - 17 Yrs: - 12% Existing Schools 00.00
Adult: - 85% Balance <4.15>
Projected Park Need 54.80
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 42.59
Population: 10,960 Balance <12.21>
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 0 1 1 8 0 0
School District 0 1 0 0 0 2
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 0 --- --- --- 2 ---
Total Supply 0 2 1 8 2 2
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> <29.7> <1.9> <.5> 3.0 .5 <.3>
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> <4.5> <1.5> <1.0> 2.0 1.5 1.0
Need: A conceptual shortage of some local recreation facilities but numerous facilities in the adjoining service area
reduce the shortages.
Opportunity: New facilities can be provided on sites within the adjacent Service Area 11.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas as well as beaches
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 11
Harbor View
Population: 10,613 - 100% Existing Park Need 53.00
0 - 5 Yrs: - 4% Existing Total Parks* 43.09
5 - 17 Yrs: - 24% Existing Schools 34.44
Adult: - 72% Balance <9.91>
Projected Park Need 55.13
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 63.09
Population: 11,027 Balance 7.96
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
co City Owned 6 3 2 0 0 2
School District 0 -6 12.5 9 0 2
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 14 --- --- --- 10 ---
Total Supply 20 9 14.5 9 10 4
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> <7.3> 5.0 13.4 7.5 5.1 <.7>
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> 15.0 5.0 12.5 7.0 9.5 3.0
Need: Good balance now; excess capacity used by Service Area 10 residents.
Opportunity: Sites available to provide needed facilities for Service Areas 6, 9, and 10.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas
SERVICE AREA SUMMARY
Service Area 10 and 11
Corona del Mar and Harbor View
Population: 19,917 - 100% Existing Park Need 99.50
0 - 5 Yrs: - 4% Existing Total Parks* 85.44
5 - 17 Yrs: - 12% Existing Schools 34.44
Adult: - 85% Balance <14.06>
Projected Park Need 109.93
Total Projected Projected Total Parks 105.68
Population: 21,987 Balance <4.25>
FACILITIES
Tennis Basketball Volleyball Swimming Soccer
Courts Ballfields Courts Courts Pools Fields
City Owned 6 4 3 8 0 2
School District 0 7 12.5 9 0 4
Private (Tennis/Swimming Only) 14 --- --- --- 12 ---
Total Supply 20 11 15.5 17 12 6
NRPA Standard Excess <Deficit> <37> 3.1 12.9 10.5 5.3 <1.0>
Survey Demand Excess <Deficit> 10.5 3.5 11.5 9.0 11.0 4.0
Need: Good balance, some need for extra tennis facilities.
Opportunity: Can meet needs of Service Areas 6, 9 and 10 with Lincoln School facility.
*Includes active and passive recreation areas as well as beaches
3. Inventory
The following table inventories all recreation and open space, areas in the
City including parks, beaches and schooTs. The inventory is important in
assessing what additional facilities are needed. The facility designations
are as follows and definitions are found in Chapter 5:
MP Mini Park
NP Neighborhood Park
CP Community Park
VP View Park
PB Public Beach
SC School
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE INVENTORY*
Name Designation Size Facilities
Service Area I - West Newport
Channel Park NP 1.3 ac. Playground
Turf
Lido View Park VP 0.4 ac. Benches
Newport Island NP 0.46 ac. Beach
Basketball
Playground
Peninsula Beaches PB 55.00 ac. Volleyball
West Newport Park (River) NP 10.0 ac. Not improved
West Newport INP 9.0 ac. Picnic (2.3 ac
improved, 6.7
ac not improved)
Tennis
Playground
Handball
38th Street NP 1.05 ac. Picnic
Basketball
Shuffleboard
Playground
Total 77.21 ac. (60.51 ac improved,
16-7 ac not
improved)
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula
L Street Park MP .3 ac. Turf
Las Arenas NP 1.83 ac. Tennis
Playground
Marinapark Beach, PB 3.3 ac.
Newport Elementaryl SC 1.0 ac. Basketball
Field $ports
Playground
Includes open space/play areas only, not entire site.
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Recreation and Open Space Inventory* (Continued)
Name Designation Size Facilities
Peninsula Beaches PB 137.0 ac. Volleyball
Peninsula Park NP 3.8 ac. Field Sports
Playground
Restrooms
Picnic
Beach
10th Street Beach .81 ac.
N Street Beach .58 ac.
15th Street Beach PB .2 ac. ---
West Jetty VP .5 ac. Benches
Beach
Total 149.32 ac.
Service Area 3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands
Cliff Drive VP 4.2 ac. (includes only
usable area)
Community building
Picnic
Restrooms
Benches
Ensign Schooll SC 7.73 ac. Volleyball
Basketball
Field Sports
Ensign View VP 1.73 ac. Picnic
Benches
Turf
Galaxy Park VP .95 ac. Benches
Kings Road View Park VP .4 ac. ---
Mariners Elementaryl SC 6.24 ac. Basketball
Field Sports
Includes open space/play areas only, not entire site.
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Recreation and Open Space Inventory* (Continued)
Name Designation Si.ze Facilities
Mariners Park NP 7.36 ac. Community Building
Playground
Vo 11 eyb al'I
Tennis
Picnic
Handball
Newport Harbor High Schooll SC 22.63 ac. Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Field Sports
Swimming
Newport Heights Elementaryl SC 5.22 ac- Volleyball
Basketball
Field Sports
North Star Beach PB 11.45 ac. ---
Westbay Park NP 6.07 ac. Not improved
Westcliff VP 3.01 ac. Benches
Total 76.99 ac.
Service Area 6 - Balboa Island
Balboa Island Beaches PB 7.9 ac.
Beek Park MP .28 ac. Community Building
Restrooms
Basketball
Total 8.18 ac.
Service Area 7 - Eastbluff/North Ford
Corona del Mar High Schooll SC 20.0 ac. Tenn-is
Volleyball
Basketball
Swimming
Field Sports
1 Includes open space/play areas only, not entire site.
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Recreation and Open Space Inventory* (Continued)
Name Designation Size Facilities
Eastbluff Elementaryl SC 7.5 ac. Volleyball
Field Sports
Eastbluff Park NP 13.87 ac. Field Sports
Picnic
Total 41.37 ac.
Service Area 10 Corona del Mar
Bayside Park NP 4.4 ac. Benches
Turf
Begonia Park NP 2.1 ac. Picnic
Turf
China Cove Beach .36 ac.
Corona del Mar Bluffs and
Inspiration Point VP .8 ac. Benches
Corona del Mar State Beaches PB 23.0 ac, Volleyball
Corona del Mar City Beach 4.5 ac.
Harbor Department Beach .36 ac.
Irvine Terrace NP 6.83 ac. Basketball
Field Sports
Picnic
Total 42.35 ac.
Service Area 11 - Harbor View
Anderson Elementaryl SC 3.44 ac. Field Sports
Volleyball
Basketball
Buffalo Hills NP 12.9 ac. Benches
Picnic
Playground
CYC NP 3.13 ac. Tennis
Basketball
Picnic
Field Sports
1 Includes open space/play areas only, not entire site.
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Recreation and Open Space Inventory* (Continued)
Name Designation Size 'Facilities
Harbor View Elementaryl SC 14.0 ac. Field Sports
Lincoln School 1 SC 17.0 ac. Volleyball
Basketball
Field Sports
Nature Park NP 7.75 ac. Walkways
Oasis NP 5.97 ac. Picnic
Community Building
San Miguel NP 7.32 ac. Picnic
basketball
Field Sports
SJ Hills NP 4.06 ac. Tennis
Lawn bowling
Spyglass Hills Park MP 1.0 ac. Playground
Spyglass Hills Reservoir Park MP .96 ac. Playground
Total 77.53 ac.
Includes open space/play areas only, not entire site.
*SOURCE: City of Newport Beach, Planning and Public Works Departments, 1984.
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4i Standards and De Ini ions
The following descriptions and definitions explain the recreation and open
space categories in the plan such as the suggested size, type of improvements
and anticipated use.
Mini Park MP
Mini Parks are smaller parks which may take one of two different forms. Most
Mini Parks are less than one acre in size, serve a 1/4 mile radius and are
located within a neighborhood, separate from major or collector roads. Some
Mini Parks serve as small staging areas along a major trail . These Parks are
again less than one acre in size but serve the entire City and are located as
urban trail heads along major trails or streets.
Conventional Mini Parks may include play apparatus, passive green spaces or a
focus on one active sport such as tennis or basketball . Mini Parks which
serve as staging areas may include drinking fountains, restrooms, benches,
shady trees, bicycle racks or, in some cases, parking.
View Parks VP
View Parks have traditionally been smaller parks designed to take advantage
of a significant view. Many view parks are located on coastal bluffs and
focus upon ocean or bay views. Most view parks are between 1/2 to 3 acres in
size and serve the entire City. Some view parks have been proposed that are
larger, approaching 4 to 10 acres and may include a number of neighborhood
park type functions . View parks are generally improved with parki,ng,
landscaping, walkways and benches.
Neighborhood Park NP
Neighborhood Parks serve all ages in 1 to 8 acre facilities. (Some existing
neighborhood parks are smaller and some are larger than this standard .) they
serve a 1/2 mile radius and are located adjacent to public schools when
possible. Neighborhood parks contain a wide variety of improvements which
can include turf areas, active sport fields and courts, community buildings,
play apparatus and picnic facilities. Other improvements might include
senior center, youth center and aquatic facility.
Community Park CP
Community Parks serve the entire City and are easily accessible at major
roads. They are generally 8 to 20 acres in size and include a variety of
improvements such as parking, picnic facilities, community buildings, active
sports facilities., swimming facilities and other facilities that serve a
Iarger population. Community Parks can have a particular theme or
orientation such as active sports or aquatic facilities.
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Public Beach PB
Public Beaches serve a number of local and regional functions. In many
neighborhoods, beaches function as neighborhood or community parks. Easy
accessibility, lack of entrance fees and a lack of other available parks has
contributed to this function. Public Beaches, although serving as local
parks, have not been so designated for simplicity' s sake. They all include
sandy beach areas adjacent to the bay or ocean and may include active sports,
snack bars, showers, drinking fountains, restrooms, walkways, docks, benches,
shade trees and parking areas. Neighborhoods or the City as a whole are
served depending on the amount of parking available.
Schools SC
Schools are an integral part of the recreation and open space system as field
and playground, areas serve as neighborhood parks during weekends and after
school . All existing schools and school sites are included in the plan.
Upper Newport Bay Ecological ,Reserve ER
The reserve, which is managed by the State Department of Fish and Game, is
set aside for resource protection, water maintenance, educational and
recreational purposes.
Open Space OS
Open space includes passive and active open space areas, with or without
access for the general public, which do not function as public parks but do
provide open space relief. I
Environmentally Sensitive Areas ES
Environmentally Sensitive Areas ate those passive open space areas possessing
unique environmental value which may warrant some form of protection or
preservation. Such areas include, but are not limited to:
a. Areas supporting species which are rare, endangered, of limited
distribution or otherwise sensitive.
b. Riparian areas
c. Freshwater marshes
d. Saltwater marshes
e. Intertidal areas
f. Other wetlands
g. Unique or unusually diverse vegetative communities.
Marine Life Refuge M
The Marine Life Refuge is located in tidelands off the coast of Corona del
Mar. It is managed by the Department, of Fish and Game and exists for the
purpose of protecting marine and intertidal life.
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Greenbelt GB
Greenbelts that are in public or private ownership are mapped in this
category. They may include areas with some recreational facilities although
the primary function of the area is passive open space.
Restricted Access Overlay RA
This overlay notes areas where, due to hazards, safety or lack of improved
trails, access is limited.
Scenic Highway
Scenic Highways are desig'nated by CalTrans as throughways with significant
scenic qualities on a state-wide basis.
Scenic Drive
Scenic drives are local City designated roads that enable scenic vistas for
the motorist, bicyclist or pedestrian. Key views include the bay and ocean,
and scenic drives may link view park locations.
Pedestrian Trail
Pedestrian trails are improved walkways, sidewalks or -unimproved common
walkways that are popular due to scenic features or neighborhood character.
Regional EquestrianTrail
Regional Equestrian trails are backbone routes designated in the County
Transportation Element of the General Plan.
Jogging Trails
These trails are routes commonly used for community wide running events
sponsored by the City of Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation
Department.
Staging Areas
Staging areas are suggested locations for grouping or drop offs prior to
using equestrian, pedestrian, jogging or bicycle trails or area beaches.
Master Plan of Bikeways
Backbone bikeways are major throughway trails that connect to regional
trails. They are primarily on major roads and serve the functional and
recreational cyclist.
Secondary Bikeway
Secondary Bikeways connect to backbone trails and serve cyclists and children
riding to and from school .
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so - Goals, Objectives, Policies and Programs
These goal , objective and policy statements form overall guidance for the
City' s recreation and open space system. It is through these statements that
needs or concepts are translated directly into working policies and, in the
implementation document, programs. These statements supplement the Citywide
goal and objective statements for the General Plan. In those cases where a
program may implement more than one policy, it is included under both poli-
cies.
Goal : Recreation and open space system which meets both the active
and passive recreation needs of the citizens of Newport Beach
and which maintains and enhances the unique recreational and
environmental, resources of the City of Newport Beach.
OBJECTIVE 1: The satisfaction of the active and passive recreational needs
of the community.
Policy I.I: The City sh-all endeavor to provide a full
range of year-round recreational facilities
and instructional programs to adequately meet
the current and future needs of each resident.
The varied programs and facilities shall
incl,ude water sports and activities, beach and
harbor facilities, active park facilities,
passive open areas and view parks, senior
citizen facilities, and bicycle trails,
pedestrian trails, and scenic highways.
Program 1.1.1: Continue to operate and maintain existing City
recreational facilities at the existing level
of service. (Same as Program 2.1.1)
Program 1.1.2: Develop and implement yearly work programs for
recreation and open space projects (Same as
Program 2.1.2 and 5.1.1)
Program 1.1.3: Amend the Park Dedication Ordinance to provide
for the dedication of park land or in-lieu
fees at a rate of five acres per one thousand
population and to revise the definition of
acceptable park land. (Same as Program 2.1.3)
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Program 1.1.4: Revise the City's existing Open Space Zoning
District so that it will function both as a
primary zone and an overlay zone and develop
management guidelines for properties with this
designation. Initiate change of zone proceed-
ings for appropriate properties.
Program 1.1.5: Continue existing City support to intergovern-
mental open space management commi,ttees with
representatives of appropriate State and
regional agencies such as the Department of
Fish and Game.
Policy 1.2: The existing level of availability of school
sites for recreational use should be main-
tained to the extent that a school site meets
recreational or open space needs consistent
with educational needs.
Program 1.2.1: Designate the Recreation and Open Space Ele-
ment as a school site acquisition plan consis-
tent with the requirements of Section 39397.5
of the State Education Code for the purchase
of surplus school sites by public entities.
Program 1.2.2: Budget City funds for lease or purchase of
identified surplus school sites as stated in
Section 39396 of the California State Educa-
tion Code.
Program 1.2.3: Evaluate the desirability of acquiring surplus
school sites using the following criteria:
a. Is the school site currently closed or
proposed for closure? If not, delete and
reevaluate when closure is proposed.
b. Does the school site currently provide
recreational facilities that have been
identified to meet local or community-wide
needs? If so, retain.
c. Are other public lands in the vicinity of
the school site inadequate to meet the
identified existing or foreseeable needs
of the community for recreation or open
space purposes? If so, retain.
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d Is the school site a more economical or
otherwise more feasible alternative than
other parcel s which are av ai I abl e as
potenti-al sites in the area? If so,
retain.
Program 1.2.4: For each school site the City considers
acquiring, determine whether the City has
exceeded the 30% limit on purchase of School
Di.strict land as provided under Section 393396
of the Education code of the State of
California, and if the limit has not been
exceeded, determine whether the City is desir-
ous of utilizing the provisions of the afore-
mentioned code section in acquisition of the
school site.
Policy 1,1: The City shall encourage marine recreational
and educational opportunities for continued
public use and enjoyment and shall protect and
maintain the necessary support facili,ties and
services for marine recreational and edu-
cational activities, including marine ways and
services, launching facilities, gas and pump-
out stations, parking facilities, restrooms,
showers, concessions, and educational facili-
ties such as the Sea Scout Base and Inter-
collegiate Rowing Facilities.
Program 1.3.1: Adopt and implement the recommendations of the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Marinapark Study
Committee.
Program 1.3.2: Develop a boat launching facility at Coast
Highway/Bayside Drive.
Program 1.3.3: Provide and encourage marine sanitation and
gas facilities.
Program 1.3.4: Encourage and support the provisi.on of guest
slips, moorings, and anchorages fn Newport-
Harbor and work with the Orange County Harbor
Department to provide these where feasible.
Program 1.3.5: Continue to express support for the provision
of a small craft harbor in the West Newport/
Santa Ana River area as described in the
City's Local Coastal Program. (Also Program
1.4.2)
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Program 1.3.6: Allow dinghy launching at all, safe street ends
and beaches in lower Newport Bay. For pur-
poses of this Element, a dinghy shall be de-
fined as a single-hqll craft with a maximum
length of 121611 and a maximum beam of 51 .
Program 1.3.7: Allow short-term beaching of small craft in
designated areas.
Program 1.3.8: Continue to maintain and operate existing City
piers and docks.
Program 1.3.9: Continue to maintain and operate existing pub-
lic bay and ocean beaches.
Program 1.3.10: Provide and maintain appropriate support
facilities such as exterior showers, rest-
rooms, drinking fountains, and concessions at
the following locations:
a. West Jetty Park
b. Las Arena Park
c. Between Orange Avenue and the Santa Ana
River
d. Appropriate park and recreation facili-
ties.
Program 1.3.11: Initiate a study of Lower Newport Bay� marine
opportunities including comprehensive facility
inventories. (Same as Program 1.4.1)
Program 1.3.12: Examine proposals for construction of anti-
erosion structures, offshore breakwaters, or
marinas, and regulate the design of any such
structures to harmonize with the natural
appearance of the beach. (Same as Program
3.2.1)
Policy 1.4: In view of the City' s attraction as a regional
and statewide recreation area, the growing
regional and statewide demand for water-
oriented recreational facilities, and the
limited capacity of the City' s harbor and
ocean front resources to full satisfy such
demands, the City shall encourage the opening
and development of adjoining ocean and water-
front areas outside Newport Bay, so long as
any adverse environmental impacts are miti-
gated, in a manner which may best serve to
distribute the increasing public need for
water-oriented recreational facilities.
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Program 1.4.1: Initiate a study of Lower Newport Bay marine
opportunities including comprehensive facility
inventories. (Same as Program 1.3.11)
Program 1.4.2: Continue to express support for the provision
of a small craft harbor in the West Newport/
Santa Ana River area as described, in the
City' s Local Coastal Program. (Same as
Program 1.3.5)
Program 1.4.3: The continued provision of private facilities
is encouraged.
Policy 1.5: The City shall insure implementation, of a
bikeway system to encourage cycling as an
alternative mode of transportation consistent
with the Master Plan of Bikeways.
Program 1.5.1: The Master Plan of Bikeways shall be imple-
mented concurrent with highway and street
improvements, consistent with the City' s
financial ab1lity to do so and the avail-
ability of alternative funding sources.
Program 1.5.2: Appropriate bikeway improvements may be
required as a condition of development
approvals.
Program 1.5.3: The Ci,ty will work with surrounding agencies
for development of connecting bikeways.
OBJECTIVE 2: Convenient and safe public access to open space and recrea-
tional facilities consistent with the protection of natural
resources, public safety, and private property rights.
Policy 2.1: Recreational facilities within a reasonable
service radius for each type of facility shall
be provided.
Program 2.1.1: Continue to operate and maintain existing City
recreational facilities at the existing level
of service. (Same as Program 1.1.1)
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Program 2.1.2: Develop and implement yearly work programs for
recreation and open space projects under the
guidance of the Recreation and Open Space
Element. (Same as Program 1.1.2 and 5.1.1)
Program 2.1.3: Amend the Park Dedication Ordinance to provide
for the dedication of park land or in-lieu
fees at a rate of five acres per one thousand
population and to revise the definition of
acceptable park land. (Same as Program 1.1-3)
Policy 2.2: Adequate support facilities for recreational
facilities such as restrooms shall be
provided.
Program 2.2.1: Provide and maintain appropriate support
facilities such as exterior showers, rest-
rooms, drinking fountains, and concessions at
the following locations:
a. West Jetty Park
b. Las Arenas Park
c. Between Orange Avenue and the Santa Ana
River
d. Appropriate park and recreation
facilities.
Policy 2.3: In the leasing or re-leasing of publicly owned
land, full consideration shall be given to the
public' s right of access to the ocean, beach,
and bay and to the provision of coastal-
dependent uses adjacent to the water.
Policy 2.4: The City shall maintain a comprehensive sign-
ing program of City coastal resources, includ-
ing accessways, bicycle routes, public
beaches, and vista points.
Program 2.4.1: Develop a comprehensive coastal resource
signing program.
Policy 2.5: The City shall preserve public access to the
beach and bay at all existing public street
ends and walkways.
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OBJECTIVE 3: Maintenance and enhancement of the scenic character of the City
ot Newport Beach.
Policy 3.1: Existing view opportunities shall be preserved
and enhanced. This shall include public
visual access to the waterfront. New develop-
ment (including landscaping), public or pri-
vate, shall be sited and designed to protect
pubTic views of ocean and other coastal scenic
areas.
Program 3.1.1: Where coastal views from existing roadways
exist, regulate development on property within
the site lines from the roadway so that it is
sited and designed to maximize protection of
the coastal view. This program is not
intended to prohibit development on any site.
Coastal view areas:
-Ocean Boulevard, Corona del Mar
-Eastbluff remnant
-Coast Highway near Jamboree
�Pacific Coast Highway Bridge launching ramp
-Castaways from the bluff setback
-Constellation near Santiago
-Irvine between Santiago and University Drive
-Galaxy Park
-Ensign View Park
-Promontory Point East
-N Street
-10th Street beach
-19th Street beach
-Promontory Bay at Harbor Island Drive
-Promontory Bay at Bayside Drive
-Cliff Drive Park
-Eastbluff Park
-Pacific Coast Highway Bridge
-Arches/Newport Boulevard Bridge
-Lido Island Bridge
-Entrance to Balboa Island
-Larson' s Shipyard
-Inspiration Point Park
-Beach and bay street ends
-Marinapark
-Superior
-West Newport Bl,uff
-Harbor View and Marguerite
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Program 3.1.2: Protect and maintain all existing vista points
on public property.
Program 3.1.3: Provide view parks as mapped in the Recreation
and Open Space Plan which is included in this
Element.
Program 3.1.4: Protect and improve views from Scenic Highways
and Drives shown on the Recreation and Open
Space Plan to the extent possible.
Policy 3.2: The City shall preserve beaches, surf action,
and coastal shoreline in a manner that will
maintain their aesthetic and natural value.
Program 3.2.1: Examine proposals for construction of anti-
erosion structures, offshore breakwaters, or
marinas, and regulate the design of any such
structures to harmonize with the natural
appearance of the beach. (Same as Program
1.3.12)
Policy 3.3: The scenic resource provided by coastal bluffs
shall be protected and preserved. 11 Bl uff s"
are defined as any landform having an average
slope of' 26.6 degrees (50%) or greater, with a
vertical rise of 25 feet or greater consistent
with existing City ordinances.
Program 3.3.1: Apply the following regulations to all build-
ing sites:
Grading Permitted development shall be
designed to minimize the alteration of natural
landforms along bluffs and cliffs. In areas
of geologic hazard, the City may require that
a development permit not be issued until an
applicant has signed a waiver of all claims
against the public for future liability or
damage resulting from permission to build.
All such waivers should be recorded with the
County Recorder's office.
Program 3.3.2: Apply the following regulations to all new
tracts and subdivisions. If development i's
residential in nature, this policy will apply
to new development of 4 or more units.
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a. Setback Requirement: A bluff setback
adequate to provic7e safe public access,
taking into account bluff retreat and
erosion, shall be provided in all new
development. As a general guideline, the
property line setback from the edge of a
bluff should be no closer to the edge of
the bluff than the point at wh-ich the top
of the bluff is intersected by a line
drawn from the solid toe of the bluff at
an angle of 26.6 degrees to the horizon-
tal . A greater setback distance shall be
required where warranted by geol'ogical or
groundwater conditions, but in no case
shall a property line be closer than 40
feet to the edge of a bluff.
In addition, no part of a proposed devel-
opmqnt shall be closer than 20 feet to the
bluffside property line. This required
building setback may be increased or
decreased by the Planning Commission in
the review of a proposed site plan consis-
tent with the purposes of this section.
b. Public Views: The location of a proposed
Fr-oject shall take into account public
view potential .
c. Public Access and Dedication Requirements:
The location and design of a proposed
project shall maximtze public access to
the coastal bluff areas as follows:
1. Public access to coastal bluff areas
shall be assured through design of the
iocal street system and through the
location of public trails and walkways
adjacent to the bluffs.
The City may require the dedication of
right-of-way, or the granting of ease-
ments. These may be improved or not
improved at the option of the City
Council .
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2. Areas adjacent to coastal bluffs
having significant view potential
shall be designated for use as view
parks or vista points consistent with
parkland dedication requirements.
3. Land required to be dedicated for
neighborhood parks, but which is
intended to remain in an unimproved,
natural state, should be located adja-
cent to the bluffs; any portion of
that land required to be dedicated for
neighborhood parks which is intended
to provide active recreational facili-
ties may be located in the interior
portions of the proposed development.
4. Bluff face areas need not be accepted
by the City for any type of dedica,-
tion.
d. Subdivision Design. In preparing a devel-
opment plan, nitural bluff areas shall not
be included in development areas as desig-
nated on the site plan. The design of any
subdivision shall not include any bluff
face or bluff edge as part of any residen-
tial lot or building site.
e. Landscape Plans and Plan Material : For
the purpose of regulating groundwater con-
ditions, landscape plans for those areas
immediately adjacent to the bluffs shall
incorporate native vegetation or other
drought-resistant plant material .
f. Gnadin?: Grading, cutting and filling of
naE bluff -races or bluff edges shall
be prohibited in order to preserve the
scenic value of bluff areas, except for
the purpose of performing emergency
repairs, or for the installation of
erosion-preventive devices or other
measures necessary to assure the stability
of the bluffs.
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Any plan involving grading of the bluff
face or bluff area shall be approved by
the Planning Commission, including such
measures designed to control urban runoff,
erosion, and groundwater conditions..
OBJECTIVE 4: Maintenance and enhancement of environmental resources.
Policy 4.1: Environmentally Sensitive Areas shall be pre-
served and protected. This shall include the
following:
a. Areas supporting species which are rare,
endangered, of limited distribution, or
otherwise sensitive
b. Natural riparian
c. Freshwater marshes
d. Saltwater marshes
e. Intertidal areas
f. Other wetlands
g. Unique or unusually diverse vegetative
communities
Public utilization of environmental resources
shall be encouraged and provided to the extent
this is consistent with the preservation of
such resources.
Program 4.1.1: Archaeological , paleontological , historical
and cultural resources shall be investigated
in accordance with acceptable scientific pro-
cedures, and appropriate mitigation measures
( including testing, salvage, or preservation)
shall be adopted on a case-by-case basis in
accordance with regular City policy. Prior to
any development, archaeological , paleontologi-
cal , historic, and cultural resources shall be
mapped and evaluated by a qualified profes-
sional .
Program 4.1.2: Coordinate with the California Department of
Fish and Game to provide for public use in the
Upper Newport Bay Management Plan.
Program 4.1.,3: Maintain existing public use of the Ecological
Reserve and other ESA's to the extent that is
consistent with the preservation of such
resources.
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Program 4.1.4: Except as provided in the following program,
no structures will be allowed in any of the
following sensitive areas. The Planning
Commission and/or City Council will determine
whether the site in question falls within any
of these areas using information documented in
the EIR. The Department of Fish and Game will
be consulted in the documentation stage.
a. Environmentally sensitive habitat areas
b. Coastal bluffs
c. Bluff top setback areas
d. Riparian areas
e. Geologic hazard areas
f. Residential development areas impacted by
noise levels of 65 CNEL or greater
g. Floodplain areas
h. Natural slope areas greater than 2:1 and
greater than 25 feet in height
This, program is not intended to prevent public
agencies and private property owners from
maintaining drainage courses and facilities,
sedimentation basins, and other related
facilities in a safe and effective condition
with minimal impact on the environment, nor is
it intended to prohibit public Infrastructure
when the environmental process demonstrates
that adverse impacts can be mitigated, or that
the benefits outweigh the adverse impacts.
Policy 4.2: The City of Newport Beach will coordinate with
other agencies to implement the Newport Bay
Watershed/San Diego Creek Comprehensive
Stormwater Sedimentation Control Plan.
Program 4.2.1: The following activities should be completed
to achieve consistency with the Newport Bay
Watershed/San Diego Greek Comprehensive
Stormwater Sedimentation Control Plan. The
City shall work with other agencies and
organizations such as the County of Orange,
City of Irvine, Department of Fish and Game
and The Irvine Company to implement the plan.
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a. Additional excavation in Upper Newport Bay
above the narrows
b. Channel stabilization of San Diego Creek
c. Maintenance of in-bay and in-channel
basins to remove accumulated materials
OBJECTIVE 5: An equitable means of financing recreation and open space
facilities and services to serve the residents of Newport
Beach.
Policy 5.1: The Recreation and Open Space Implementation
Handbook shall address financing sources and
priorities.
Program 5.1.1: , Develop and implement yearly work programs for
recreation and open space projects under the
guidance of the Recreation and Open Space
Element. (Same as Programs 1.1.2 and 2.1.2)
Program 5.1.2: Revise the City' s park code implementing the
Quimby Act.
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6, Recreation and Open Space Plan
This chapter describes the individual proposed facilities in the plan includ-
ing both new recreation and open space sites, existing sites recommended for
intensification or expansion and program level projects. The chapter con-
cludes with an acreage tabul'ation of the proposed facilities.
Service Area 1 - West Newport
The Banning property has been reserved for a Specific Plan when the property
is annexed to the City. The type, amount and configuration of future devel-
opment on this property will be determined through that Specific Plan
process, at which time the environmental resources on the property will be
mapped . As the General Plan is intended to provide direction in later
efforts at Specific �Planning without precluding a full range of -planning
options, the Banning property recreation and open space sites have not been
precisely located on the map.
1. Banning Community Park - approximately 20 acres
This park is intended to be located entirely within the Specific Plan
area for development with active recreational facilities, picnic and turf
areas and a possible gymnasium to serve the full community. The charac-
ter of the park should at this time remain flexible as it may be located
adjacent to a small craft arena that had once been proposed for the prop-
erty. As with all new parks proposed to accompany future residential
development, the size' of this facility may vary based upon the ultimate
population size of the new residential community.
2'. Banning View Park - approximately I acre
This small view park is intended to be located on the bluffs within the
Specific -Plan area as a part of a continuous bikeway system on the
bluffs.
3. Banning Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) Open Space
These ESA' s which will be subsequently mapped should be protected and,
where consistent with the preservation of environmental values, public
access to these areas should be provided.
4. Banning Neighborhood Park - approximately 4 acres
This park is located within, the existing City boundaries in the general
location east of the West Newport Triangle. The park is intended as an
active recreational facility with turf and picnic areas.
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5. Semeniuk Slough ESA - approximately 20 acres
This Environmentally Sensitive area should be protected and future use
should balance environmental values, needs of adjacent homeowners who
border the Slough and public access principles.
6. Semeniuk Slough Mini Park approximately 2 acres
This mini park facility, located adjacent to Semeniuk Slough and Pacific
Coast Highway will be a small recreational facility.
7. CalTrans West View Park - approximately 2 acres
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This view park will serve future residents of this property with a linear
bluff top park. The park is intended to provide a link in the continuous
bluff top bikeway in West Newport.
8. CalTrans East View Park -' approximately .8 acres
A small linear view park will be incorporated into proposed development
on the bluffs.
9. West Newport Park - approximately 6.7 acres
Mini Park facilities will be located on the right-of-way south of Pacific
Coast Highway. These facilities should include a resting/staging area
for bicyclists proceeding down the Highway with restrooms and shaded
picnic areas as well as some sports facilities and parking areas.
A portion of the area near the westerly end of the park is needed for and
shall be reserved for Coast Highway widening in accordance with the
Circulation Element and with the letter of concurrence between the City
and Caltrans dated January 26, 1982.
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula
Marinapark - approximately 4.0 acres
The recommendations of the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission
Marinapark study group in their July 1983 report to the City Council should
be implemented, including aquatic facilities and expanded beach, parking and
recreation. The R/UDAT recommendation relating only to aquatic facilities
should be considered for incorporation- into this program.
Service Areas 3 and 4 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands - Santa Ana Heights-
Airport Commercial
1. Castaways - approximately 10 acres
The Castaways property has unique scenic qualities and has been identi-
fied as containing environmentally sensitive coastal bluff resources. A
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special view park of approximately 10 acres will be located on this site,.
The park will parallel the bluffs and will provide extensive viewing
opportunities with some traditional neighborhood park recreational
facilities to serve residents on the remainder of the property. An
example of the facilities recommended include restrooms, turf areas,
picnic areas and benches with an access road and parking similar to Ocean
Avenue in Corona del Mar. The view park is anticipated to be a major
destination and adequate parking is recommended as well as an optional
scenic drive between the view park and proposed development. The option
shall be exercised at the discretion of the City.
2. Westbay View Park - approximately .5 acres
This small view park will coordinate with a bluff top bikeway.
3. Westbay Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) - Open Space
These ESA's have not been precisely mapped but will be protected when
development proposals are reviewed. Where consistent with the preserva-
tion of environmental values, public access to these areas should be pro-
vided.
4. Northbay Mini Park - approximately I acre
A linear view park and trail corridor is proposed along the bluffs on
this property. A small mini park-trail staging area is also proposed for
equestrians, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Trail connections to the San
Diego Creek trail will be provided and the mini park will include parking
facilities, restrooms, picnic tables, bicycle racks and hitching posts.
Service Area 5 - Lower Bay
Pacific Coast Highway Boat Ramp approximately 1.0 acre
A public boat launching facility is designated at Pacific Coast Highway and
Bayside (also known as the Pacific Coast Highway Bridge site) . Access is
proposed via Bayside under the bridge from the north.
Service Area 7 - Eastbluff/North Ford
1. San Diego Creek Open Space - approximately 22 acres
This creek bed and right-of-way is an environmentally sensitive area.
Any future use of prIvately owned portions should be consistent with the
Newport Bay Watershed/San Diego Creek Comprehensive Stormwater Sedimenta-
tion Control Plan.
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2. North Ford Community Park - approximately 12 acres
A new 12 acre community park site is designated to the south of the
future alignment of University �Drive' The park will be an active sports
facility with ballfields and support facilities. The facility will meet
demonstrated demand for both youth and adult sports facilIties and will
serve some future residents in adjacent service areas.
3. Eastbluff Remnant - approximately 4.7 acres
This environmentally sensitive area is designated as Open Space for
resource protection consistent with the Local Coastal, Program.
4. Mouth of Big Canyon - approximately 50.0 acres
The environmentally sensitive area is designated as Open Space for
resource protection with minimal public improvements to about three acres
of the site with a park credit of 5 acres.
Service Area 9 - Newport Center
1. Bayview Landing Mini Park - approximately I acre
A mini park is designated on a portion of the upland part of this
property. The mini park would function as a trail staging area for
bicyclists and pedestrians. The park would include restrooms, picnic
areas, drinking fountains and bicycle racks. Shared weekend use of
parking spaces generated by development on the remainder of the property
is proposed.
2. Newporter North View Park - approximately 4 acres
A special, view park of 4 acres is designated at this site. The park will,
be located at the bluffs and will provide viewing opportunities with some
traditional neighborhood park recreational facilities to serve Service
Area 9 residents. An optional access road and parking similar to Ocean
Avenue in Corona del Mar is proposed. The option would be exercised at
the discretion of the City.
3. Newport Village Neighborhood Park - approximately 4 acres
The precise location of this neighborhood park will be determined as a
part of detailed planning for the Newport Village area. The park is
intended to serve Service Area 9 -residential and business communities.
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4. Northbay Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) - Open Space
These ESA's have not been precisely mapped but will be protected when
development proposals are reviewed. Where consistent with the preserva-
tion of environmental values, public access to these areas should be pro-
vided.
Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar
Corona del Mar MI'ni Park - .24 acres
This Mini Park will be located at the former site of Corona del Mar Elemen-
tary School and is proposed to feature informal turf and walkways with con-
sideration of tennis facilities.
Service Area 11 - Harbor View
1. Lincoln School - approximately 17 acres
The seventeen acres of playing fields at the Lincoln School site will
transfer to neighborhood park use. The existing building improvements
are proposed to remain in this situation. However, intensification of
the facilities in the fields is recommended.
2. Oasis Expansion
The existing Oasis Senior Center will be expanded. Total area will be
consistent with current development and master plan studies for this
public area.
3. Buck Gully - approximately 49.4 acres
Protection of this environmentally sensitive area is planned consistent
with the Local Coastal Plan. Public access facilities are not recom-
mended due to difficulty in maintenance, fire protection and police
supervision. The removal of the Alternate Residential Use and
application of the Open Space Overlay Zoning District would be
appropriate in exchange for increased densities on other parcels.
4. Marguerite View Park (Hart Park)
This small view park will be provided for the enjoyment of unusual ocean
views. Total area will be consistent with current development and master
plan studies now being conducted for the site.
5. Jasmine Creek Open Space - 2.6 acres
A passive open space area with a walkway will be located in this riparian
corridor. The area is proposed to be available to public access via an
easement.
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Service Area 12 - Loma del Mar
Areas designated Recreational and Environmental Open Space include Buck
Gully, Los Trancos Canyon and the portion of Crystal Cove State Park within
the Newport Beach sphere of influence.
The open space areas of Los Trancos Canyon and Buck Gully will remain in
private ownership and are subject to the provisions listed:
Los Trancos Canyon:
1. Residential recreation lands in Los Trancos Canyon will be owned and
maintained by homeowner associations, adjoining property owners, and/or
special districts. (See below #I)
2. Residential lot lines from adjoining properties may extend into the
Residential Recreation area.
3. Permitted uses may include local parks, riding and hiking trails,
bikeways, drainage control facilities, utilities, tennis courts, swimming
pools, community centers, and equestrian centers.
4. A maximum of 5% of the total lands designated in this category may be
developed with impervious surfaces (i .e., structures, roads, etc.) .
5. Identified environmentally sensitive habitat areas will be protected.
6. Recreational facilities will be located on slopes generally less than
30%.
7. Vehicular access will be limited; parking and staging areas may be
provided in appropriate locations subject to the provisions of (4) above.
8. Archaeological and paleontological sites will be preserved except where
impacted by existing roads.
Buck Gully
1. Residential recreation lands in Buck Gully will be owned and maintained
by homeowner associations, adjoining property owners, and/or special
districts.
2. Residential lot lines from adjoining properties may extend into the
Residential Recreation area.
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3. Permitted uses will be limited to passive parks, riding and hiking
trails, bikeways, drainage control facilities and utilities.
4. Natural landforms will be retained by locating recreational facilities in
the flatter portions of the canyon bottom.
5. A maximum of 5% of the total lands designated in this category may be
developed with impervious surfaces (i .e. , trails, roads, etc.) .
6. Stream courses and riparian vegetation identified environmentally
sensitive habitat areas will be maintained or enhanced.
7. Recreational facilities will be located on sl'opes generally less than
30%.
8. Except for emergency and maintenance vehicles, vehicular access will be
prohibited.
9. Archaeological and paleontological sites will be preserved.
Crystal Cove State Park
The Crystal Cove State Park occupies the area below Pacific Coast Highway
easterly of the Cameo Shores extension with areas northerly of the highway at
Crystal Cove and Muddy Canyon. The park is owned and operated by the State
of California for public recreation purposes and includes a, historic district
at Crystal Cove.
Watershed Management
In order to protect marine resources, the following policies will be
implemented for Buck Gully, Los Trancos Canyon and Muddy Canyon watersheds.
Prior to development in each watershed, a hydrology study will be completed,
analyzing the effects of development and planning drainage facilities.
A drainage plan will be prepared prior to tentative tract map review. This
plan will address drainage course stabilization, erosion control , and the
effects of new drainage systems on the existing natural drainage system.
Marine water quality will be protected by using natural drainage courses and
through erosion control . Additional control of non-point sources will be
implemented if necessary to comply with Regional Water Quality Control Board
standards. These measures may include streetsweeping, catch basin cleaning,
efficient landscaping practices, and control of chemical applications.
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Facilities will be designed and constructed to prevent increases in the
existing rate of erosion of drainage courses.
Runoff water from or caused by development will be directed through drainage
devices to canyon bottoms.
Recreational trails will be planned and constructed to minimize erosion.
All graded areas will be vegetated to stabilize soil .
Sewers will be provided to residential units where feasible. Septic tanks or
other sewage disposal methods where utilized must meet the requirements of
the City of Newport Beach and the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Phasing
Development of Loma del Mar will be phased with dedication of public open
space. A precise phasing plan will be adopted prior to approval of any tract
maps or issuance of any commercial building permits for Loma del Mar.
Intensification Projects
The following projects i-nvolve intensification of underutilized or not used
existing recreational facilities. Many recommendations involve further study
which is addressed in the Implementation Handbook.
1. North Star Beach - 11.45 ac.
Existing sensitive resources should be taken into consideration in any
site improvement effort. Development of an aquatic center should be per-
mitted on this site consistent with the expressed desires of the Newport
Beach electorate as voting in November of 1982. No additional
development will be allowed on this site.
2. Santa Ana River Park
This existing neighborhood park is not currently used for recreational
facilities . As the surrounding property will be the subject of a
Specific Plan, the use of the park should be restudied at the time.
3. Westbay Park
Thts existing unimproved neighborhood park is being considered as a
Natural History Museum project. Should that project not move forward,
the use of the park should be restudied. Ultimate uses should preserve
existing environmentally sensitive resources.
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4. Peninsula Park
Alternate recreational use or reconfiguration of the sports field area at
this park is proposed for further study. Options are installing updated
field improvements, changing to a different recreational use or declaring
the property surplus and available for sale.
5. Irvine Terrace Park
Improvement of the undeveloped areas of this park as well as intensifica-
tion of the developed areas is proposed. Phase I of this project is
currently in progress featuring play equipment replacement and construc-
tion of two new tennis courts.
6. Grant Howald CYC
Relocation of the parking area on the Grant Howald property is recom-
mended to permit facility intensification.
Program Projects
The following projects involve program level recommendations that involve
City staff, committee or commission actions.
1. Park Dedication Ordinance
The existing park dedication ordinance will be revised to clearly reflect
a specific five acre per thousand population park standard.
A further revision is recommended to clearly define park and recreation
properties as flat usable acreage only. Examples of property not
acceptable for park dedication purposes include environmentally sensitive
areas or similar land not suitable for active park and recreation
purposes. Withim the context of the terminology used in the plan,
publicly accessible portions, mini parks, neighborhood parks, community
parks and view parks in the plan are all defined as usable acreage.
Small areas of some environmental open space may be included as usable
acreage only to the extent that the area is accessible and usable by the
public. The proposed parks which have been assumed to be eligible as
flat usable area are noted as Recreation areas in the "Tabulation of
Proposed Recreation and Open Space" .
2. Private Open Space Support
The City will continue to encourage private donations to its park pro-
grams and will publicize the opportunity to make such donations.
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3. Bikeways
The Bicycle Trails Citizen Advisory Committee should be directed to:
--review planned expansions or changes to the City' s bikeway network for
advisory input to the Department of Public Works and the City Council .
--research bikewayimplementation, education and safety techniques.
--report to the 'City Council annually on report findings and progress in
expanding the bikeway network.
--coordinate with bikeway committees in adjoining communities.
--develop public information materials as directed by the City Council .
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TABULATION OF PROPOSED
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE
Recreation Open Space
Facility Acres Acres
Service Area I - West Newport
Banning Community Park 20.0
Banning View Park 1.0
Banning ESA Open Space Unknown
Banning Neighborhood Park 4.0
Semeniuk Slough ESA 20.0
Semeniuk Slough Mini Park 2.0
GalTrans West View Park 2.0
CalTrans East View Park .8
Pacific Coast Highway Mini Park 7.7
Subtotal 37.5 20.0+
Unknown
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula
Marinapark 4.0
Subtotal 4.0 0
Service Area 3— Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands
Castaways 10.0
Westbay View Park .5
Westbay ESA Open Space Unknown
Subtotal 10.5 Unknown
Service Area 4 - Santa Ana Heights - Airport Commercial
Northbay Mini Park 1.0
Subtotal 1.0 0
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Tabulation of Proposed
Recreation and Open Space (Continued)
Recreation Open Space
Facil,ity Acres Acres
Service Area 5 - Lower Bay
PCH Boat Ramp 1.0
Subtotal 1.0 0
Service Area 7 - Eastbluff - North Ford
San Diego Creek Open Space 22.0
North Ford Community Park 12.0
Eastbluff Remnant 4.7
Mouth of Big Canyon 5.10 45.0
Subtotal 17.0 71.7
Service Area 9 - Newport Center
Bayview Landing Mini Park 1.0
Newporter North View Park 4.0
Newport Village Neighborhood Park 4.0
Northbay ESA Open Space Unknown
Subtotal 9.0 Unknown
Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar
Corona del Mar Mini Park .24 0
Subtotal .24 0
Service Area 11 - Harbor View
Lincoln School 17.0
Oasis Expansion 2.0
Buck Gully 49.4
Marguerite View Park 1.0
Jasmine Creek Open Space 2.6
Subtotal 20.0 52.0
TOTAL IOQ.24 143.7 plus
unmapped
ESA acreage
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ARCHAIC ELEMENTS - GENERAL PLAN
Bbach
Genered Plan
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Recreation and
Open Space Element
Technical
Supplement
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH GENERAL PLAN
TECHNICAL
SUPPLEMENT
PREPARED BY:
THE PLANNING CENTER
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
OCTOBER, 1984
TABLE OF CONTENTS
'PAGE
INTRODUCTION.. .. ... .. ..... .. ... . .. . . ... . . .. .. . .. .. . ... . .. . I
A. Purpose and Scope. . ... . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . .. . . .. . . . ... . . I
B. Legal Authority.. ... .. .. .. .. .. ..... ..... .. .. .. ...... .. 2
C. Agencies Involved. . . ... . . ... . ....... ... .. .. ...... . . . . 2
D. Previous Studies. . .... .. . .. . ....... . . . .... .. .. .. ..:. .. 4
EXISTING CONDITIONS. ..... .... .. ..... ... .... .. ... ..... . . ... 6
A. Regional Context. .. ..... . ... .. ..... .. . .. .. . . . . .. . .. ... 6
B. Community Leisurp Patterns............ .. .. .. ..... . .. . 6
C. Environmental Characteristics.. . . . . .. . .... . . . .....:... 7
D. Demographic Characteristics and Service Areas.. ... .... 7
E. Aquatic Facilities. . .... . .. ...... .. ...... ..... . ....... 12
F. Parks and Recreation Cost Assessment. ....... .. . .. ..... 13
G. Existing Element. .. . . . ..... . ... . ..... . .. . .. .. ... .... .. 24
III. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES... . ........ . . . . .. ..... 27
A. Existing Facilities... . ....... . . ... ... .. . . . . . . .. . . .. .. 27
B. Potential Recreation and Open Space Sites..... . ....... 27
C. Intensification Opportunities... .. . ... .. ... . . .. . ... .... 39
IV. NEEDS ANALYSIS..... .................... ... .. . . .. .... .... . . 41
A. User Survey. . . .. ... . .. .. . . .. . .. ... . .. . . . .. .. . ...... .... 41
B. Business Survey.. . . . ... . .. ...... . .. .. . . .... . . ..... .. . . 45
C. Supply-Demand Analysis.... ...... .... . ... ........ .. 46
D. California Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan... . . . 50
E. National Recreation and Park Association Standards.... 52
F. Local Coastal Program....... . . ... ...... ... .. . ... . .. ... 53
G. Public Participation Program... . . .... . .... . . .. .. .. . . .. 54
H. Coastal Community Comparison.. .... . ... .. ... .. . .. .. .. . . 56
1. Role of Private Facilities. . .. . ........... ..... .... ... 58
J. Park Need by Population.. ... .. . .. .... .. . ... . .. . .. .. .. 059
V. IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS.. ... . .. . .... . .. ....p . .. . . . ........ 61
A. Summary of Issues.. . ;. .. . .. ... . ... . . . .. .. . . . .. . .. . . . . 61
B. Summary of Needs.... .... ... .. ... . .. ... .. . .. .. .. . ..:... 62
C. Regional , Citywide and Service Area Needs..... ...... . . 64
Table of Contents (Continued) Page
V1. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS........ .. .....*........ ..4........... 67
A. Analysis of Alternative Plans........ .... ... ... .... .. .. 67
B. Analysis of Potential Sites..... ...... ...... .......... 67
VII. ANALYSIS OF STANDARDS..... ...4..... ..... . .... ...... . .. .... 73
A. Existing Parkland......... ................... .... ..... 73
B. Existing Regional Facilities...... ......... .. ......... 74
C. National Recreation and Park Association Standards. ... 74
EXHIBITS
1. Study Area
2. Regional Context
Vicinity Map
4. Fourth of July Leisure Patterns
5. Environmental Characteristics
6. Service Areas
7. Open Space Inventory
8. Existing Public Facilities
9. Sites Analyzed
10. Alternative Analysis
APPENDIX
A. Definitions
B. Bibliography
C. Government Code Sections
D. Sample Surveys
E. Public and Private Facility Inventories
F. Supply-Demand Analysis
G. NRPA Analysis
INTRODUCTION
This Technical Supplement contains all analyses and background data upon
which the accompanying Recreation and Open Space Element was based. The sup-
plement is not intended to be adopted as a formal part of the Element but is
a supporting document which is useful in analysis and implementation of the
Element.
The overall approach to the Element is to encourage a realistic outlook
toward the economic feasibility of expanding open space and recreation acre-
age. The concept of linking recreation and open space needs to available
resources or opportunities has guided preparation of the Element. The result
is a refined program of incremental expansion in the areas of greatest need
with a reliance on alternative funding techniques and little expansion in
areas of minimal need.
A. Purpose and Scope
The Recreation and Open Space Element provides long range guidance to the
community for future public activities to:
--provide casual park visitation and open space relief opportunities for City
residents.
--conserve and preserve open space land resources, and sensitive environmen-
tal resources,
--accommodate recreation needs through the identification of corresponding
recreational opportunities,
maintain, refine and expand the City's bikeway system with appropriate
linkage to regional trails,
--enhance" the scenic highway system, and
identify demographic trends that may influence future recreation or open
space needs.
As an update to the City' s original Recreation and Open Space Element ,
adopted in 1973, the plan is based upon:
--demographic characteristics noted in the 1980 census,
--current community attitudes and recreational patterns,
community recreational demands with comparison to State and National stan-
dards,
--city environmental characteristics and resources,
--community planning efforts,
--specialized techni-cal analysis of environmental resources,
--the recently certified Local Coastal Program,
--other existing City plans, programs, and policies,
--an evaluation of the role of private facilities in meeting recreation and
open space needs,
--regional plans and programs, and
--an extensive public participation program.
Each of these factors has been documented and evaluated in this Technical
Supplement as the basis for the Recreation and Open Space Plan.
Exhibit I notes the Study Area which is the subject of the Element. The
Study Area includes the existing jurisdiction of the City of Newport Beach in
addition to two areas within the City's Sphere of Influence in unincorporated
County of Orange: "Santa Ana Heights" to the north of Upper Newport Bay and
the "Banning-Beeco Property" to the east of the Santa Ana River mouth.
B. Legal Authority
The Element combines mandatory, optional and recommended programs which are
authorized by various sections of the Government Code.
Code Section 65302(c) requires the preparation of an Open Space Element as
provided in Article 10.5 commencing with Section 65560, Code Section 65303(a)
permits the preparation of a recreation element, Code Section 65302(h)
requires the preparation of a scenic highway element, and Code Section
65302(b) requires the preparation of a Circulation Element which is recom-
mended by Office of Planning and Research Guidelines to include bicycle and
pedestrian facilities. The full text of these Code Sections is found in
Appendix A.
C. Agencies Involved
Numerous public agencies are involved in the planning, implementation,
evaluation, maintenance and operation of recreation and open space areas and
programs and are, as such, integrally involved in the implementation of the
Recreation and Open Space Element.
1. Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and Recreation Commission
These groups are directly involved in the day to day provision of recrea-
tion and open space areas and programs including planning, facility
improvement, maintenance and operation. Coordination is provided for
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various special projects and for fulfillment of park dedications in con-
junction with new development.
2. Planning Department and Planning Commission
Two primary Planning Department functions relate to recreation and open
space. First, the Department is responsible for administration of the
General Plan Elements and amendments. Second, the Department and Commis-
sion are involved in the implementation of the Element through the review
of private development projects, the recommendation of conditions of
approval , and the recommendation of park dedication requirements on indi-
vidual tentative tract and parcel maps.
3. Public Works Department and Bicycle Trails Citizens Advisory Committee
These groups administer the City's bikeways including planning, evalua-
tion, maintenance, operation and improvements.
4. General Services - Building and Field Maintenance
These divisions provide custodial maintenance and general maintenance for
City owned and occupied buildings and facilities including beach rest-
rooms, streets, alleys, sidewalks, storm drains, beaches, piers, floats,
bridges and bicycle trails.
5. Marine Department - Marine Safety and Tidelands Operations
These divisions are responsible for lifeguard operations at ocean
beaches, the harbor shoreline and, on an emergency basis, Irvine coast
beaches and administration of' State tidelands granted to the City in
trust including ocean front parking lots, the Corona del Mar Marine Life
Refuge and boat slips, etc.
6. Newport Mesa Unified School District
The District's property, elementary, junior and high schools within the
City, have traditionally been used for general recreational purposes
during the summer holidays and after school hours. The District has
developed a system whereby the City requests the use of school facilities
in advance for specific program needs such as sports leagues. The
District's inventory of school facilities is not static, as declining
enrollment projections have resulted in closure or potential closure of
some existing schools with an unknown potential for sale of school prop-
erties designated as surplus.
7. California Department of Fish and Game
This State Department is responsible for the management, maintenance and
operation of the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve.
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8. California Coastal Commission
The California Coastal Commission administers the Local Coastal Program
process by assuring the consistency of subsequent local actions with the
Plan and granting Plan amendments.
D. Previous Studies
Numerous previous studies and related planning documents have influenced the
preparation of the Element such as all existing Elements of the General Plan,
reports associated with subsequent General Plan amendments, draft plans and
programs such as the draft bikeway plan and park code, special City reports
and studies such as the R/UDAT study and undeveloped parcels inventory, vari-
ous articles addressing new approaches to open space and recreation and State
Codes and recent legislation, State General Plan Guidelines , state and
national recreation planning documents. Some of these studies and documents
are discussed below:
1. Draft Upper Bay Management Plan
The Management Plan guides the Department of Fish and Game's management
of the Ecological Reserve. The Plan notes the appropriate extent of
visitor use of the Reserve and highlights undeveloped lands adjacent to
the Reserve which might be appropriate for Reserve expansion or compat-
ible land uses.
2. Marinapark Studies
A City sponsored Study Committee has developed recommendations for the
long term use of the City owned Marinapark property. This study recom-
mends that the City adopt a plan for the conversion of the Marinapark to
a public facility with park and marine related functions.
3. Westbay Park Proposals
A Natural History Interpretative Center highlighting archaeological
resources has been proposed for the City owned Westbay Park property in
conjunction with the Natural History Museum of Orange County.
4. Local Coastal Program - Land Use Plan
The Land Use Plan has been certified by the California Coastal Commission
and those aspects of the Plan dealing with recreation and open space will
be implemented by this Element. It includes land use guidance for
undeveloped lands with recreation potential .
Where the current analysis suggests different uses from those of the
Local Coastal Plan, the Element recommends amendments to the Local
Coastal Plan.
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5. Draft Bikeway Master Plan
This draft Plan has been prepared by the City's Bicycle Trails Citizens
Advisory Committee with the following key recommendations:
--There should be an emphasis on the transportation aspects of bicycling,
particularly, home to school trips by children and practical trips by
adults.
--The Bikeways Master Plan should be moved to the Circulation Element.
--Bicyclist safety on major streets and highways is encouraged.
--Bicycle-vehicle separation is encouraged for home to school trips.
--The Citizens Advisory Committee should take a role in implementation.
6. R/UDAT Report
The R/UDAT team recommends that Marinapark be developed in marine service
uses with increased revenue generation through the addition of a 7000
square feet restaurant, boat storage, boat repair and boat maintenance
area. Further, the CalTrans East site has been recommended as a site for
remote peninsula beach parking.
7. Shuttle Bus/Trolley Train Study
This study, prepared for Balboa Peninsula, recommends further study of
the CalTrans East site as a potential remote beach parking location. The
Study further analyzes some impacts of current land use densities and
intensities permitted on the Balboa Peninsula.
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Il. EXISTING CONDITIONS
This chapter describes various existing conditions which impact the recrea-
tion and open space system such as leisure patterns, environmental charac-
teristics, demographic characteristics, existing aquatic facilities, the cost
to acquire, improve, maintain and operate the existing system and an analysis
of the existing element.
A. Regional Context
Exhibit 2 notes the regional context of the Study area as a part of the
Orange County and Southern California region. The area is easily accessible
from numerous inland communities and serves as a recreational destination of
regional proportions. The Newport Bay and ocean beaches provide both recrea-
tional opportunities and open space experiences in an environmentally valu-
able setting which attracts visitors and residents alike. These resources
represent an unusual challenge as facilities which have been designed to meet
resident needs often serve area visitors.
Exhibit 3 notes communities adjacent to the study area, key access routes and
depicts the form of development areas adjacent to the City.
B. Community Leisure Patterns
An extensive list of factors influence community leisure patterns:
- demographic characteristics (age, economic status, education,
health)
- season
- climate
- available facilities and programs
- weekend/weekday
- time of day
- awareness of leisure opportunities
- leisure time preference
In the Newport Beach community, leisure opportunities focus upon the beaches,
bluffs, bay, upper bay, extensive private facilities (such as tennis clubs)
and commercial facilities (such as restaurants, shops and hotels) .
Exhibit 4 presents the leisure pattern of the Newport Beach community at one
slice in time, the afternoon of July 4, 1983. The July Fourth experience
represents the complexity of tracing leisure activities. With a focus on
public facilities, three distinct activity types are depicted: small groups
of neighborhood residents gathered at local schools and parks on the east
side of the upper bay with picnics and ballgames; the west side of the bay
was dominated by the City Picnic at Mariners Park and the bay and ocean
beaches were subject to a large influx of resident and non-resident visitors,
many from distant inland communities. July Fourth patterns are not directly
applicable to non-holiday periods. However, the regional impact of the
beaches and bay can be generalized to other times of year.
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C. Environmental Characteristics
Environmental characteristics have a significant impact upon the recreation
and open space opportunities available. Further, they are indicators of open
space areas that may be in need of protection or preservation.
Exhibit 5 depicts environmentally sensitive areas as identified by the Local
Coastal Program Land Use Plan and areas with other environmental characteris-
tics which were not identified in the Local Coastal Program. These other
areas were identified using the previous Recreation and Open Space Element
and the Conservation Element of the City's General Plan, and the Upper Bay
Management Plan. Coastal oriented bluffs have also been included. The
nature of the environmental characteristics are noted and range from Natural
Riparian areas to Archaeological sites. This exhibit of environmental
resources reflects the best current public knowledge but may not be all
inclusive.
The exact boundaries of some sensitive areas have not yet been defined- and as
an interim approach, the entire ownership has been depicted on Exhibit 5.
The actual extent of these sensitive areas will be determined with further
environmental analysis should new land uses or construction be proposed.
D. Demographic Characteristics and Service Areas
As reported to the 1980 Census, the City of Newport Beach has a total popula-
tion of 62,556. The study area as a whole has a total population of 66,459.
The City has an average household size of 2.25 persons. Thirty-one percent
of the City's households were comprised of one person, 57 percent were two or
more persons in a family c'ontext while 12 percent were two or more pe�sons
but not a family. Of the 27,820 occupied dwelling units, 46 percent were
rentals with a median rent of $443 and 54 percent were owner occupied with a
median value in excess of $200,000.
The median age of Newport Beach residents was reported as 36.5 years with the
following distribution:
0-5 3%
5-17 14%
18-64 71%
65+ 12%
The total of 34,880 residents reported as employed were distributed among the
following job categories:
Management/professional 76%
Technical , sales, administration 1%
Services 3%
Farming, forestry, fishing 6%
Precision production, repair 13%
General manufacturing, laborer 1%
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This census data, collected by census tracts has been used to identify demog-
raphically similar adjacent areas which are logical recreation and open space
service areas. Exhibit 6 illustrates the designated service areas and two
special boundaries. The special boundaries, between service areas 10 and 11
and area 3 and a portion of the City of Costa Mesa. These special boundaries
depict situations where an unusually large amount of open space or recrea-
tional facilities lay just beyond the boundary such that it is reasonable to
assume there is a cross over in facility usage. These special boundaries
have been taken into consideration in determining service area needs and in
recommending the plan features.
A brief description of each service area follows with a table noting demog-
raphic characteristics by census tract.
Service Area 1 - West Newport
Location West Newport, Newport Shores
Census tracts 635.00
636.01
636.03
Population 10,428
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula
Location Lower Peninsula
Census tracts 628.00
Population 5,155
Service Area 3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands
Location Newport Heights, Harbor Highlands, Dover Shores
Census tracts 634.00
630.01
631.03
Population 12,572
Service Area 4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial
Location Santa Ana Heights, John Wayne Airport Area
Census tracts 630.01
631.01
Population 2,460
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Service Area 5 - Lower Bay
Location Lido Harbor, Linda Isles and Bay Shore
Census tracts 629.00
630.05
Population 3,684
Service Area 6 Balboa Island
Location Balboa Island
Census tracts 630.06
Population 3,730
Service Area 7 Eastbluff/North Ford
Location Eastbluff, North Ford
Census tracts 630.04
630.07
Population 3,969
Service Area 8 Big Canyon/Belcourt
Location Big Canyon, Belcourt
Census tracts 630.07
Population 1,540
Service Area 9 Newport Center
Location Newport Center, Park Newport
Census tracts 630.08
6aO.O4
Population 3,004
Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar
Location Corona del Mar, Irvine Terrace
Census tracts 627.00
Population 9,304
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Service Area 11 - Harbor View
Location Harbor View, Spyglass, Harbor Ridge
Census tracts 626.17
626.18
Population 10,613
In an analysis of five year school enrollment projections which are found on
the following table, review of potential development areas and analysis of
1980 census data, service areas 2. 3, 5, 6� 10 and 11 are expected to remain
somewhat static with a slow trend toward an older more affluent population
and a static or slightly higher birth rate over the next five to ten years.
Service Area 4 is characterized as a complete unknown because pending public
policy decisions will either support current land uses or eliminate some
residential uses in favor of commercial or industrial uses. No alternative
currently under consideration would eliminate all residential uses. Service
Areas 1, 7, 8 and 9 are expected to experience change over the next five to
ten years due to A large drop in projected enrollment, influx of new resi-
dents due to development or an aging of the population with an increase in
incomes.
Selected Newport-Mesa Unified
School District Enrollment Projections
Service
School Area 84-85 85-86 86-87 87-88 88-89 Capacity
Anderson 11 476 455 460 471 481 604
Eastbluff 7 138 126 122 123 120 744
Harbor View 11 451 430 420 427 431 744
Mariners 3 408 402 413 430 442 716
Newport 2 299 292 292 285 293 744
Newport Heights 3 348 338 342 339 348 688
Ensign 3 690 594 548 541 538 1014
Lincoln 11 483 419 354 291 276 1259
CDM-HS 7 1456 1415 1321 1161 986 2746
NH-HS 3 1656 1630 1522 1359 1208 2920
SOURCE: Newport-Mesa Unified School District
The following table notes the maximum potential population increase antici-
pated from new development:
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NEWPORT BEACH DEMOGRAPHIC MATRIX
Source: 1980 Federal Census
PERCENTAGE
MEDIAN LABOR PERCENTAGE MANAGEMENT
TOTAL HOUSEHOLD FAMILY PARTICIPATION OWNER PROFESSIONAL
AREA POPULATION 0-5 YRS 5-17 YRS ADULT INCOME HOUSEHOLDS RATE OCCUPIED OCCUPATION'
City of Newport Beach 62,556 3% 14% 83% $27,516 57% 56% 54% 76%
1 - West Newport 10,428 2% 8% 90% $24,870 43% 67% 44% 51%
2 - Balboa Peninsula 5,155 3% 11% 86% $19,279 47% 58% 40% 77%
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 12,572 2% 16% 82% $27,509 62% 54% 60% 59%
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Alrport Commercial 2,460 4% 12% 84% $19,906 50% 77% 32% - 29%
5 - Lower Bay 3,684 2% 13% 85% $39,558 65% 54% 61% 75%
6 - Balboa Island 3,730 2% 11% 87% $20,123 42% 59% 39% 70%
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 3,969 1% 9% 90% $22,494 50% 56% 43% 75%
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt 1,540 4% 23% 73% $51,061 82% 48% 86% 44%
9 - Newport Center 3,004 0% 0% 100% $22,595 50% 55% 0% 74%
10 - Corona del Mar 9,304 3% 12% 85% $25,062- 51% 60% 49% 75%
11 - Harbor View 10,613 4% 24% 72% $44,307 82% 45% 78% 81%
STUDY AREA 66,459 3% 14% 83% $28,793 57% 57% 52% 67%
Net Dwelling Netl
Service Area Unit Increase Population, Increase
1 3,4832 8,017
2 311 700
3 69J 1,559
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5 20 45
6 190 428
7 888 1,998
8 614 1,382
9 1,320 2,970
10 736 1,656
11 184 414
TOTAL 8,439 199169
1. 2.25 persons per household
2 includes 1�483 units within existing boundaries and 2,000 units within
sphere of influence
3 not available
E. Aquatic Facilities
The orientation of Newport Beach to aquatic activities is comparable to that
to coastal communities in Orange County. Active recreation areas include
roughly 230 acres of sandy beach and Newport Harbor.
The amount of beach varies from area to area along the coast. The beaches at
Little Corona and the Marine Life Refuge are very narrow and rocky. The
Peninsula has a broad beach averaging over 400 feet in width. Most measures
of shoreline and beach capacity assume that the portion of the beach more
than 200 feet inland from the water's edge receives very little use. Casual
observations noted in the Local Coastal Plan indicate that a large portion of
this part of the beach on the Peninsula is almost vacant, even during holiday
weekends. Therefore, even though people are crowded together near the
water's edge, it may appear as if the beach has significant unused capacity.
In West Newport, where the beach is seldom more than 200 feet wide, the
entire width of the beach is used. Therefore, even though beaches in both
areas may be filled to capacity, West Newport often seems to be more crowded
than the Peninsula because the Peninsula has a broad expanse of vacant sand.
Provision and distribution of public facilities affect capacity and usage of
the beach. Lifeguard towers are not concentrated in areas of high use and/or
high hazard, but are dispersed all along the ocean and bay beaches. Public
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offstreet parking lots are located at Corona del Mar State Beach, Balboa
Pier, Newport Pier/McFadden Square, and City Hall . Nearby beaches all
receive heavy use. Restroom facilities are concentrated in relatively few
areas adjacent to piers and some street ends. There are -long stretches of
beaches that do not have conveniently located public restrooms. The avail-
ability of public restrooms is also a problem for people on boats not
equipped with restroom facilities, and for visitors to Upper Newport Bay.
Newport Harbor is one of the larger small craft harbors in the United States.
Thousands of small boats are moored at residential piers, commercial slips or
bay moorings launched at the boat ramps and kept in dry storage in areas
adjacent to the harbor and the upper bay or trailered from other areas.
Newport Harbor is a well-developed and extensively used visitor-serving
facility. The harbor contains roughly 1,160 residential piers, 2,220 commer-
cial slips and side ties, and 1,050 bay moorings. The Harbor Patrol has 11
moorings and five slips which are available to guests, and assists visiting
boats in finding a place to stay once visitor spaces are filled. The harbor
has eight marinas, four gas dock/service stations, boat pump out facilities,
numerous boat rentals, and firms providing fishing excursions and harbor
tours. Several yacht clubs provide their members with storage and launching
facilities. Privately owned launching facilities are, available to the
general public in the Back Bay, but these are used primarily for launching
power boats, since most sailboats cannot pass under the Pacific Coast Highway
Bridge over upper Newport Bay. The public bay beach at 18th Street is used
to launch small sailboats.
Aquatic needs identified in the Local Coastal Program include:
--additional ocean and waterfront areas outside Newport Bay
marine support facilities and services including launching facilities, gas
--and pump-out stations, parking facilities, restrooms, showers, concessions
and educational facilities
--additional restrooms to serve public beaches
F. Parks and Recreation Cost Assessment
The General Services, Marine and Parks, Beaches and Recreation Departments
all incur costs as a result of maintaining and operating the City's park and
recreation areas. These costs as delineated in the City's past budgets, are
comprised of expenditures on salaries, maintenance and operations, and capi-
tal outlays. To provide park and recreation facilities the City also has
expenditures for Park Acquisition.
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General Services Department:
Building Maintenance Division
This Division provides funds for custodial maintenance and minor repair ser-
vices for City owned and occupied buildings and facilities. Services per-
formed include the cleaning and maintenance of the thirty-six public rest-
rooms on beaches, parks or playgrounds.
Listed below are the actual nominal and real expenditures (1982-83 dollars)
incurred by this Division to clean and maintain beach and park restrooms
during the three previous fiscal years.
Beach and Park Restroom Maintenance
Fiscal Year Nominal Expenditure Real Expenditure % Change
1979-80 $ 89,309 $ 114,941 ------
1980-81 $ 124,494 $ 147,401 28.24%
1981-82 $ 140,636 $ 149,496 1.42%
SOURCE: Frank Holmberg, General Services Department, City of Newport Beach
As a result of the increased use levels of beach and park restrooms the divi-
sion increased the number of man-hours devoted to cleaning and maintenance.
This accounts for the 28% increase in expenditures from 1979-80 to 1980-81.
Since fiscal year 1982-83 only recently ended the actual figures were not
available.
According to the Division, the higher level of expenditures experienced since
FY 80-81 are expected to continue into the future. The average cost for the
two year period is $148,449.
General Services Department:
Field MaintenE_ce
This Division maintains the City's streets, alleys, sidewalks, storm drains,
beaches, piers, floats and bridges in a safe, usable and clean condition.
With respect to park and recreation facilities, the maintenance of beaches
and piers is of prime concerna
Shown in the table below are the actual nominal and real dollar amounts the
field maintenance division spent during the past four fiscal years to
maintain and repair the beach fire rings and the public piers, floats and
bulkheads. Additionally, the costs of picking up the refuse on the beaches
and maintaining tideland restrooms are shown.
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It should be noted that the expenditures by this division are highly vari-
able. Among other things they depend significantly on the weather. Harsh
weather affects both the maintenance and repair of piers and also causes
larger amounts of debris to be washed up on the beach. Further, a five year
painting project on piers, floats and bulkheads was performed in FY 80-81.
From FY 78-79 to FY 79-80 real expenditures increased 11.6%. In the next
year they rose 7.6% while from 1980-81 to 1981-82 they fell by slightly less
than 5%.
Marine Department
According to the 1982-83 budget for the City of Newport Beach the Marine
Department is organized by function into the Marine Safety Division and the
Tidelands Operation Division. The Marine Safety Division is responsible for
lifeguard operations along 6.1 miles of ocean beach, 25 miles of harbor
shoreline. In addition, it responds to accidents along 4 miles of
unincorporated ocean front under a mutual aid agreement with the County of
Orange. Once again the expenditures by this Division are highly variable
because the level of service is governed by activity, surf, weather
conditions and beach attendance.
The Tidelands Operations Division administers State tidelands granted to the
City in trust. Activities include the operation of two ocean front parking
lots and the Corona del Mar Marine Life Refuge.
The accompanying table lists the actual and real expenditures incurred by the
Marine Department from fiscal year 1976-77 to fiscal year 1981-82. The
reason for the extreme increase in 1980-81 is due to a change in accounting
procedures. In this year, for the first time the Department's share of
retirement fund contributions and insurance was included in the maintenance
and operations category.
Because many exogenous factors affect expenditures by thi,s division it is
impossible to arrive at any type of accurate average cost or cost trend based
on historical data.
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department:
Administrative anT�Recreatlon Divisions
The Administrative Division is comprised of the Director of the Department
and a secretary. The Director, in addition to serving as a technical
advisor to the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission, coordinates with
other City departments to provide community services, park and recreation
planning as well as with the installation of capital improvements.
The Recreation Division is responsible for the provision of leisure-6me
programs and activities for the members of the community. Additional respon-
sibilities include the maintenance of recreation buildings and the interac-
tion of staff with several citizen commissions and committees.
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MARINE DEPARTMENT EXPENDITURES
Fiscal Year Salaries Maintenance & Operations Capital Outlay Total Expenditure Percent
Nominal Real Nominal Real Nominal Real Nominal Real Change
1976-77 581,075 917,982 113,044 178,587 58,789 92,875 752,908 1,189,444
1977-78 623,431 912,142 140,335 205,324 17,439 25,515 781,205 1,142,981 -3.91%
1978-79 606,354 816,819 125,818 169,489 13,739 18,508 745,911 1,004,817 -12.09%
1979-80 693,940 893,101 157,194 202,309 17,093 21,999 868,227 1.117,408 11.21%
1980-81 774,947 917,537 403,390 477,614 23,179 24,639 1,201,516 1,422,595 27.31%
1981-82* 874,220 929,296 339,370 360,750 29,645 31,511 1,243,235 1,321,558 �7.105
*Note: All values are actual amounts except for 1981-82 which is an estimate.
SOURCE: City of Newport Beach Budgets 1978-79 to 1982-83.
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The attached table shows expenditures have fallen every year since FY 76-77.
The costs for salaries have declined dramatically because both divisions have
reduced the size of their staffs. The majority of the decrease in mainten-
ance and operations expenditures has occurred in the recreation division.
With the increase in self-supported programs much of the burden previously
carried by the recreation division has been shifted to the self-supporting
division.
It appears the two divisions have reached a minimum operational level . For
this reason it is safe to assume that the downward trend in expenditures will
stabilize in the near future, provided there is no budgetary restructuring.
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department:
Parks and Parkways Division
The Parks and Parkways, Division is responsible for maintaining the landscap-
ing and parkland acres found in the City. It also provides maintenance of
public rights-of-way and landscape maintenance of other public facilities
such as the City Hall , the Police Facility, the libraries, etc. , as needed.
Since park and not median or public facility maintenance is the focus of this
report, it was necessary to determine what amount of time or money is
required to maintain just the parks. In 1980 the division performed an
extensive survey on the labor cost of maintaining individual park areas.
Using' the Department of Commerce's Implicit Price Deflator for State and
Local Governments the 1980 figures were updated to 1982-83 dollar values.
This information is presented in the accompanying table and represents the
salary component of the total budget. A second table contains the mainten-
ance and operations and capital outlay components for the previous six years.
Parks and Parkways Division Expenditures
Fiscal Year Maintenance and Operations Capital Outlay
Nominal Real Nominal Real
1976-77 123,890 . 195,721 26,933 42,549
1977-78 128,684 188,278 51,033 74,666
1978-79 156,800 211,225 28,270 38,083
1979-80 157,285- 202,426 22,018 28,337
1980-81 237,796 281,550 11,883 14,069
1981-82* 276,225 293,627 48,280 51,322
*Note: FY 81-82 is an estimate
SOURCE: City of Newport Beach budgets 1978-79 to 1982-83.
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RECREATION DIVISION EXPENDITURES
Fiscal Year Salaries Maintenance & Operations Capital Outlay Total Expenditure Percent
Nominal Real Nominal Real Nominal Real Nominal Real Change
1976-77 154,062 243,387 109,124 172,394 5,542 8,755 268,728 424,536
1977-78 142,668 208,738 138,207 202,211 6,774 9,911 287,649 420,860 -0.877�
1978-79 133,391 179,691 95,222 128,274 2,739 3,690 231,352 311,655 -25.95%
1979-80 116,222 149,578 95,941 123,476 0 0 212,163 273,054 -12.39%
1980-81 127,397 150,838 93,459 1-10,655 7,606 9,006 228,462 270,499 -0.94%
1981-82* 144,495 153,598 65,200 69,308 11,940 12,692 221,635 235,598 -12.90%
*Note: Values for FY 81-82 are estimates.
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SOURCE: City of Newport Beach Budgets 1978-79 to 1982-83.
ANNUAL P&RK M:NTERANCE COSTS
Lifter Watering Irrigation Edq nq Ground Te""'5 Court .wIne Ogg- pray
Weeding Pick-41p (Manual) Maintenance Pruning Cow., Fertilization Replanting Mal.t. .d" .1 MoN 1. 8
er 11 RN raw Material Total PeColtre
Sayside Park 6879.02 4127.41 275.42 2209.78 6a8.55 668.55 137.71 137.71 137.71 1763.19 1250.96 401.54 526.38 1595.88 20819.81 4626.62
Begonia Park 1719.43 1052.17 68.21 900.90 172.46 172.46 34.75 34.75 34.75 1321.75 312.74 301.16 131.27 398.97 6635.77 3159.69
Buffalo Hills Park 1853.98 4418.27 705.28 705.28 141.57 141.57 141.57 36".37 2501.93 1052.77 3140.28 18586.87 1429.76
Channel Place Park tOO.39 115.413 10.30 824.97 200.77 25.74 15.44 881.6D 63.06 200.77 �5.74 57.92 2522.53 1940.41
Cliff DrIwe Park 740.03 352.64 141.57 485.49 176.32 176.32 18.02 18.02 18.02 2644.79 312.74 522.52 131.27 305.02 6043.77 1438.99
ConamnIty youth
Center 6190.47 4127.41 275.42 1898.33 685.55 668.55 137.71 137.71 1375.80 337.71 1321.75 1250.96 301.16 526.313 1595.86 20653.79 5627.74
Eostbluff Park 4993.56 2218.79 110.68 6M5.68 1664.09 TID9.39 221.36 110.68 110.68 4407.98 3752.89 1003.86 1579.15 6960.10 34788.89 2508.21
Ensign View Park 2961.39 141D.55 563.71 1351.35 705.28 705.28 70.79 70.79 70.79 1763.19 1250.96 401.54 526.38 1220.08 U072.0a 7%0.48
Galaxy Vlew Park 1184.04 563.71 225.2.3 540.54 281.85 281.85 28.31 28.31 28.31 881.60 500.64 200.77 211.07 467.77 5444.00 7556.11
Harl,or View
Nature Park 1409.27 458.17 705.28 176.32 176.32 34.75 34.75 254.75 422.14 625.48 265.84 785.07 5126.14 661.61
Irvine Torre"
Park 7051.47 1410.55 70.79 2302.44 2115.83 1410.55 423.42 140.38 432.42 2644.79 2501.93 602.32 1052.77 1875.16 24025.72 3517.67
Las Arenas Park 369.37 740.03 t66.02 132.56 296.01 18.02 369.37 881.60 617.76 200.77 263.M 256.11 4311.46 2355.99
Ma riners Park 2961.39 1410.55 563.71 1151.87 705.28 705.28 70.79 70.79 705.28 70.79 2644.79 1250.96 522.52 526.38 1220.08 14580.46 1981.04
Nowport Island
Park 4M.17 231.66 20.59 50.19 402.83 50.19 30.69 440.15 126.13 100.39 51.48 115.83 2078.50 4528.32
Peninsula Park 740.03 1536.68 333.33 265.12 740.03 110.68 38.61 2203.34 1235.52 501.93 5236.38 5212.25 8743.8B 2301.02
San Joaquin
Hills Park 2818.53 916.34 2209.78 352.� 352.64 70.79 70.79 703.99 70.79 2203.34 1250.96 501.93 526.36 1570.14 13619.04 3354.44
Spyglass Hill
Playground 3879.02 458.17 2002.57 176.32 176.32 34.75 34.75 34.75 8111.60 625.48 200.77 263.84 785.07 9553.41 9553.41
Spyglass Hill
Reservoir 1410.55 91.38 M.25 34.75 M.75 19.31 440.15 124.84 tOO.39 52.77 157.01 3005.15 3130.36
38th Street
Park 603.60 693.69 60.49 549.55 1207.21 150.58 29.60 29.60 29.60 1321.75 375.80 301.16 156.30 344.92 5855.85 5577.00
Wasteliff Park 1481.34 705.28 281,65 575.29 352.64 352.64 34.75 34.75 34.75 1321.15 625.48 301.16 263.84 610.04 6975.56 2317.46
West Jetty
View Park 110.68 221.36 50.19 38.90 110.68 5.15 165.33 78.51 77.22 879.02 1758.M
West N.P.rt
Park 2011.58 2314.03 200.77 2500.64 4023.16 503.22 100.39 100.39 1006.43 100.39 2203.34 1250.96 501.93 526.38 1150.58 18494.19 8040.95
COM Min Beach 859B.45 5159.58 343.63 915.m 659.72 1559.72 172.46 172.46 172.46 1321.75 1563.71 301.16 657.66 1994.84 23092.67 1004.03
15th Street Park 74.65 148.01 33.46 27.03 73.36 3.86 1321.75 123.55 301.16 78.51 51.48 2236J2 11184.10
Kings Road Park 592.02 281.85 113.26 70.79 141.57 141.57 42.47 249.68 200.77 105.53 244.53 3065.454 7664.13
Oasis 6M.55 413.13 27.03 445.30 68.21 68.21 14.16 14.16 IZ4.84 301.16 52.77 159.59 3713.02 621.95
SOLIRCE: Parks Division, Parks, Beaches and Recreation Dept., City of Newport Beach
FIELD MAINTENANCE EXPENDITURES
1978-79 1979-80 1980-81 1981-82
Operation Nominal Real Nominal Real Nominal Real Nominal Real
Maintenance and
Repair of Fire
Rings 2,096 2,832 1,470 1,892 1,594 1,887 2,059 2,189
Maintenance and
Repair of Piers ,
Floats, and
Bulkheads 8,308 11,192 8,484 10,919 13,499 15�983 6,462 6,869
Refuse Collection
Beach and Parking
Lots 188,484 253�907 221,912 285,601 253,918 300,639 270,570 287,616
Tideland Restrooms 39,868 53,706 46,924 60,391 57,097 67,603 66,250 70,434
TOTAL 238,756 321,628 278,790 358,803 326, 108 386, 112 345,351 367,108
SOURCE: Frank Holmberg General Services Department, City of Newport Beach
The above table is conceptual as there' is virtually no accurate method of
establishing the proportion of maintenance and operation and capital outlay
expenditures which accrue only to park maintenance.
The tremendous increase in maintenance and operations costs after 1979-80 is
a result of an accounting change which called for the inclusion of the divi-
sion's share of retirement funds contributions and insurance. Although
capital outlay expenditures have shown a wide variance from year to year
there is nothing to indicate that this cyclical pattern will not continue in
the future.
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department:
Self-Supporting Division
As with most California cities in the aftermath of Proposition 13 the City's
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department has had to initiate a wide range of
activities that have the ability to be self-sustaining. Thus a fee structure
has been established to provide a variety of specialized interest programs at
no cost to the taxpayer.
Self-Supporting Division Expenditures
Fiscal Year Total Expenditure Percent Change
Nominal Real
1976-77 178,027 281,247 ---
1977-78 190,113 278,154 -1.10%
1978-79 192,389 259,167 -6.83%
1979-80 267,585 '344,382 32.88%
1980-81 347,566 411,518 19.49%
1981-82* 361,220 383,977 -6.69%
*Note: 1981-82 values are estimates
SOURCE: City of Newport Beach budgets 1978-79 to 1982-83.
The table above presents the actual and real expenditures since 1976-77.
It is anticipated that expenditures incurred by this division will continue
to increase in the future.
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Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department:
Senior Citizens-7i—vision
Prior to 1976 this division was non-existent. With the development of the
Older Adults Service, Information and Social Center the City indicated its
desire to provide a program of vital leisure services for senior citizens.
Listed below are the total expenditures for this program.
Senior Citizens Division Expenditures
Fiscal Year Total Expenditures Percent Change
Nominal Real
1977-78 42,715 62,496 ---
1978-79 57,956 78,073 24.92%
1979-80 49,385 63,558 -18.59%
1980-81 80,678 95,523 50.29%
1981-82* 100,625 106,964 11.98%
*Note: 1981-82 values are estimates
SOURCE: City of Newport Beach budgets 1978-79 to 1982-83.
During the first year of development (FY 77-78) a large percentage of the
total expenditure was for capital outlay. As the OASIS facility has been
completed the rise in total expenditures has been due to the increase in the
number of salaried employees.
It is clear that expenditures by this division have not stabilized. It is
expected that expenditures will increase in the future but by a smaller per-
centage than exhibited in the historical series.
Park Acquisition
There are three ways in which the City can acquire land for public parks. As
a requirement for approval of new development, the City can require some type
of park dedication either through fees or the actual dedication of land. In
addition, the City can lease or purchase surplus school sites at rates set by
Section 39396 of the State Education Code. The City can also acquire park
areas through open market transactions. Set forth in the attached table are
the parks acquired by the City through the actual purchase of land.
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PARK ACQUISITION COSTS 1960-1980
Real Cost
Name of Year Real Cost in Nominal Cost per Acre
Municipal Park Acquired Nominal Cost 1982 Dollars Total Acreage per Acre (1982 dollars)
Cliff Drive Park 1960 $ 506,998 $ 1,529,106 4.2 $ 165,953 $ 452,670
Cliff Drive View Park 1973 $ 190,006 $ 372,108
Irvine Terrace Park 1962 $ 328,075 $ 989,474 6.83 48,034 $ 144,872
Galaxy View Park 1962 $ 60,000 $ 176,088 0.95 $ 63,157 $ 185,356
Westcliff Park 1962 $ 210,215 $ 616,939 3.01 $ 69,839 $ 204,963
Community Youth Center 1962 $ 26,239 $ 77,006 3.67 $ 7,150 $ 20,983
Grant Howald Park
Eastbluff Park 1965 $ 417,133 $ 1,161,674 13.87 $ 30,074 $ 83,754
Buffalo Hills Park 1969 $ 839,309 $ 2,003,515 13.0 $ 71,438 $ 168,362
Harbor Hills View Park 1972 $ 89,379 $ 185,193
San Joaquin Hills Park 1972 $ 388,454 $ 804,877 4.06 $ 95,678 $ 198,246
Beek Park 1973 $ 185,260 $ 362,813 0.28 $ 661,643 $ 1,295,761
Harbor View Nature Park 1974 $ 424,089 $ 763,445 7.75 $ 54,721 $ 98,509
Ensign View Park 1975 $ 622,237 $ 1,024,887 1.73 $ 359,675 $ 592,420
Kings Road View Park 1975 $ 110,000 $ 181,181 0.4 $ 275,000 $ 452,953
Oasis Senior Citizen
Facility 1975 $ 955,117 $ 1,573,173 5.97 $ 159,986 $ 263,513
West Newport Park 1977 4 477,315 $ 705,901 8.00 1 $ 59,664 $ 88,238
Bayside Drive Park 1978 $ 133,209 $ 183,522 4.40 2 $ 30,275 $ 41,710
Spy-glass Hill Park 1978 $ 91,576 $ 126,164 0.96 95,392 $ 101,421
TOTAL 16 Parks $6,054,611 $12,837,066 79.08 $ 76,563 $ 162,330
(Average nominal (Average real
cost per acre) cost per acre)
Includes both improved and unimproved portion of site.
2 Includes area now used for public parking (0.8 acres) in purchase price. Actual park acreage is 3.6 acres.
SOURCE: City of Newport Beach Budgets 1979-80 to 1982-83.
Prior to, and including, 1958 the available data did not define the actual
park acquisition costs to the City. For those parks acquired before 1958 the
appraised value at the time of purchase was the only information available.
Because of this discrepancy, and since no parks were purchased in 1959, 1960
was used as the starting point. In order that the dollar values be compar-
able from year to year, the Implicit Price Deflator for Gross National Prod-
uct was utilized to inflate the nominal values to 1982 real dollar amounts.
Although the park along Cliff Drive was acquired by purchases in 1960 and
again in 1973, data was not readily available as to how much acreage was
acquired through each individual transaction. As a result, the real cost per
acre amount listed in Table 9 reflects both, purchases added together. The
same problem and solution are true for the Buffalo Hills Park and the Harbor
Hills View Park.
As would be expected when dealing with land values, the cost of acquiring
park areas varied widely according to location. The five view parks with
direct ocean views had an average cost of approximately $228,000 per acre.
This is almost $90,OUO higher than the average for all parks. The acquisi-
tion costs range from a low of $20,983 per acre ($0.48 per square foot) for
the Community Youth Center to a high of $1,295,761 ($29.75 per square foot)
for Beek Park on Balboa Island. On a per acre basis, if the two most and
least expensive parks are eliminated, the average cost to the City to acquire
the remaining twelve parks was $162,157 per acre.
Anticipated costs for new parkland acquisition are considerably higher, how-
ever. The City, in order to implement the in lieu fee option of its park
dedication ordinance, had an appraisal made of the land which constitutes
Eastbluff Park which was deemed to be an average representative park from an
acquisition standpoint. This appraisal estimated the value of the land at
$298,000 per acre, significantly greater than the costs discussed above.
(Appraisal as of September 1984.) Even this higher cost is .considerably less
than the cost of property in Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar. The School
District recently offered the City a $65,000 per year lease for the 4.1 acre
property, and the final sale price to a private party was $4.2 million, or
$1,024,390 per acre. These figures roughly define a range of current land
prices in specific areas of the City.
G. Existing Element
The tabulation below notes the status of parks and active recreation areas in
the existing Recreation and Open Space Element, adopted in 1973.
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EXISTING ELEMENT S TATUS
Projects
Proposed Total not
Facility Number Acres Implemented
Playlots 7 7.0 1 6 playlots located at
Semeniuk Slough, Balboa
Island and Buck Gully
(6.0 ac)
Neighborhood 2 10 parks located at the
Parks 11 66.0 Banning property,
CalTrans West, PE Right
of Way at PCH, 32nd
Street, Marinapark,
Castaways, Newporter
North, Oasis parcel ,
Marguerite parcel and
Cameo Highlands (60.0
ac)
Regional Park 1 30.0 1 Park at Bayview
School (30.0 ac)
View Parks 7 10.5 3 7 parks located at
the Banning property,
CalTrans West, CalTrans
East, Castaways,
Westbay, Newporter
North (3.5 ac)
Total 26 106.5 ac 99.5 ac
1 assumes 1.0 acre per park
2 assumes 6.0 acres per park
3 assumes 0.5 acres per park
The existing element proposed extensive flora and fauna reserves, some with
Alternative Land Uses, totaling approximately 450 acres with approximately
145 acres yet to be implemented.
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Acquisition, improvement and maintenance of the facilities envisioned in the
existing element that have not yet been implemented would add the following
costs to the City's existing recreation and open space system.
I Annual 3
Acquisition Improvement Maintenance
Active Facilities
and Parks (99.5 ac) $ 44,477o296 $6,965,000 $417,900
Flora and Fauna
Reserves (145 ac.) 64,816sl6O 725,000 145,000
1 assumes average per acre cost of $447,008, although land costs are highly'
variable. Some areas, such as some view parks, would be expected to cost
more, while other areas, such as flora and fauna reserves which are in many
cases unbuildable, could be valued at considerably less. In addition, some
reserves could be preserved through zoning or deed restrictions rather than
acquisition. The above numbers are provided for illustrative purposes.
2 assumes per acre improvement cost of $70,000 for parks and $5,000 for flora
and fauna reserves.
assumes average annual per acre maintenance cost of $4,200 for parks and
$1,000 for flora and fauna reserves.
Future development in the City can be expected to result in a maximum park
dedication of 96 acres less 5 acres of park credit for a net of 91 acres.
Implementation of the existing element would result in a large shortfall in
acquisition, improvement and maintenance funds.
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III. RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES
This chapter identifies recreation and open space resources and opportunities
which, when compared to needs identified in later chapters, will form the
basis for new proposed parks and open spaces in the plan.
A. Existing Facilities
Exhibit 7 inventories open space land and water areas consistent with Govern-
ment Code Section 65560(b) , (See Appendix C) , and other currently undeveloped
land in the City. Both land and water open space areas have been included.
Much of the existing open space is designated by the General Plan Land Use
Element for development.
Exhibit 8 notes existing public and school facilities with a description of
the actual recreational activities and facilities at each location. The
following table inventories facilities which are operated by the City.
B. Potential Recreation and Open Space Sites
The Open Space Inventory, Exhibit 7, includes both areas which are currently
parks or protected open space, school facilities which are used for recrea-
tion purposes, and sites -which currently are not designated for such purposes
but may have potential for such use. To identify which sites should be
further analyzed to assess their suitability for park, recreation or pro-
tected open space use, each site included in the inventory was evaluated
using a set of criteria which are listed below. Application of the criteria
reduced the inventory of all open space lands to those sites illustrated in
Exhibit 9, Sites Analyzed.
The first criterion removes park and open space lands that are currently a
part of the City's system from the list for further analysis. The second
retains school sites, many of which provide significant recreation opportuni-
ties, for further analysis. These two groups comprise the facilities inven-
toried in Existing Public Facilities, Exhibit 8. The remaining criteria are
designed to identify sites which are available and suitable for further con-
sideration as additions to the existing facilities.
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RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE INVENTORY*
Name Designation Size Facilities
Service Area I - West Newport
Channel Park NP 1.3 ac. Playground
Turf
Lido Park VP 0.4 ac. Benches
Newport Island NP 0.46 ac. Beach
Basketball
Playground
Peninsula Beaches PB 55.00 ac. Volleyball
West Newport Park (River) NP 10.0 ac. Not improved
West Newport NP 9.0 ac. Picnic (2.3 ac
improved, 7.7 ac
unimproved)
Tennis
Playground
Handball
38th Street NP 1.05 ac. Picnic
Basketball
Shuffleboard
Playground
Total 77.21 ac. (60.51 improved
16.7 ac unimproved)
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula
L Street Park MP 0.3 ac. Turf
Las Arenas NP 1.83 ac. Tennis
Playground
Marinapark Beach PB 3.3 ac. ---
Newport Elementaryl SC 1.0 ac. Basketball
Field Sports
Playground
1 Includes open space/play areas only, not entire site.
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Recreation and Open Space Inventory (Continued)
Name Designation Si ze Facilities
Peninsula Beaches PB 137.0 ac. Volleyball
Peninsula Park NP 3.8 ac. Field Sports
Playground
Restrooms
Picnic
Beach
10th Street Beach 0.81 ac.
Nth Street Beach 0.58 ac.
15th Street Beach PB 0.2 ac. ---
West Jetty VP .5 ac. Benches
Beach
Total 149.32 ac.
Service Area 3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands
Cliff Drive VP 4.2 ac. Community Building
Picnic
Restrooms
Benches
Ensign School 1 SC 7.73 ac. Volleyball
Basketball
Field Sports
Ensign VP 1.73 ac. Picnic
Benches
Turf
Galaxy Park VP 0.95 'ac. Benches
Kings Road Park VP 0.4 ac. ---
Mariners Elementary S 6.24 ac. Basketball
Field Sports
1 Includes open space/play areas only, not entire site
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Recreation and Open Space Inventory (Continued)
Name Designation Size Facilities
Mariners Park NP 7.36 ac. Community Building
Playground
Volleyball
Tennis
Picnic
Handball
Newport Harbor High Schooll SC 22.63 ac. Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Field Sports
Swimming
Newport Heights Elementaryl SC 5.22 ac. Volleyball
Basketball
Field Sports
North Star Beach PB 11.45 ac. ---
Westbay Park NP 6.07 ac. Not improved
Westcliff VP 3.01 ac. Benches
Service Area 6 - Balboa Island Total 76.99 ac.
Balboa Beaches PB 7.9 ac. ---
Beek Park MP .28 ac. Community Building
Restrooms
Basketball
Total 8.18 ac.
Service Area 7 - Eastbluff/North Ford
Corona del Mar High School' SC 20.0 ac. Tennis
Volleyball
Basketball
Swimming
Field Sports
1 Includes open space/play areas only, not entire site.
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Recreation and Open Space Inventory (Continued)
Name Designation Size Facilities
Eastbluff Elementaryl SC 7.5 ac. Volleyball
Field Sports
Eastbluff Park NP 13.87 ac. Field Sports
Picnic
Total 41.37 ac.
Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar
Bayside Park NP 4.4 ac. Benches
Turf
Begonia Park NP 2.1 ac. Picnic
Turf
China Cove Beach 0.36 ac.
Corona del Mar City Beach 4.5 ac.
Corona del Mar State Beaches PB 23.0 ac. Volleyball
Inspiration Point 0.'8 ac. Benches
Irvine Terrace NP 6.83 ac. Basketball
Field Sports
Picnic
Total 48.19 ac.
Service Area 11 - Harbor View
Anderson Elementaryl SC 3.44 ac. Field Sports
Volleyball
Basketball
Buffalo Hills NP 12.9 ac. Benches
Picnic
Playground
CYC NP 3.13 ac. Tennis
Basketball
Picnic
Field Sports
Includes open space/play areas on ly, not entire site.
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Recreation and Open Space Inventory (Continued)
Name Designation Size Facilities
Harbor View Elementary I SC 14.0 ac. Field Sports
Lincoln School 1 SC 17.0 ac. Volleyball
Basketball
Field Sports
Nature Park NP 7.75 ac. Walkways
Oasis NP 5.97 ac. Picnic
Community Buil-ding
San Miguel NP 7.32 ac. Picnic
Basketball
Field Sports
SJ Hills NP 4.06 ac. Tennis
Lawn bowling
Spyglass Hills Park MP 1.0 ac. Playground
Spyglass Hills Reservoir Park MP .96 ac. Playground
Total 77.53 ac.
I Includes open space/play areas only, not entire site.
*SOURCE: City of Newport Beach, Planning and Public Works Departments, 1984.
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SITE ANALYSIS CRITERIA
1. Is the property currently in a protected and established open space,
recreation or public land use? If so, delete.
2. Is the property a public school site? If so, retain.
3. Is development of the property imminent? (Evidenced by entitlements to
use.) If so, delete.
4. Has the property been designated as an Environmentally Sensitive Area?
If so, retain.
5. Has the property been identified as having open space or recreation
potential in the Local Coastal Program, Upper Newport Bay Management Plan
or City adopted study? If so, retain.
6. Is the property developed for non-open space u,rban uses? If so, delete.
7. Is the property physically and topographically appropriate with a suit-
able size, terrain, location, level of accessibility and land use compat-
ibility for open space or recreation use. If so, retain.
8. If the property has open space potential , is public or private action
necessary for preservation? If so, retain.
The properties on Exhibit 7 which do not meet the criteria for further analy-
sis and have been deleted from consideration include existing park sites,
properties committed for development such as some sites in Newport Center, or
properties currently in open space use such as public beaches, the Upper
Newport Bay, the Pacific View Mortuary, Spyglass Greenbelt or various coastal
bluffs. Remaining properties were deleted for the following reasons:
1. Freeway Reservation West: The only safe access to this property is via
the Big Canyon development which is not accessible to the general public.
2. Freeway Reservation East: The General Plan Land Use Element designates
this property for a continuation of existing residential patterns which
is more suitable given the difficult direct access to the property.
3. North Ford: The North Ford site again has accessibility problems in this
situation. A smaller North Ford site adjacent to a proposed extension of
University Drive is proposed for further analysis.
4. Morning Canyon : Although in private ownership this area has been
exempted from development through City policy.
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The sites which met these criteria and are retained for additional analysis
in Chapter IV are described below:
Service Area 1 - West Newport
1. Banning Property - The Banning Property (500 acres) is in private owner-
ship and contains an undefined ESA boundary with wetland and other wild-
life habitat resources. The property is located in both the City and
unincorporated county areas. These habitats are suitable for endangered
species which may inhabit the property. For analysis purposes, Semeniuk
Slough is included as a part of this property. The property owners are
desirous of achieving some level of development at the conclusion of cur-
rent oil extraction activities. The property has the capability to meet
the recreation needs of any future onsite residents in a neighborhood or
community level facility. The site represents an opportunity to meet
some limited recreational needs of other Service Area residents. Other
opportunities represented by the property are its location adjacent to
the regional bikeway along Santa Ana River and the open space potential
of the, as yet, Unmapped ESA and the existing partially unimproved park
along the Santa Ana River. Further, one future development scenario in
this area includes a small craft marina.
2. CalTrans West - The CalTrans West property (13.6 acres) is in public
ownership and is currently open for development. The property has been
designated for 152 dwelling units and open space in the amended LCP, and
has the opportunity to meet general Service Area recreational needs with
a neighborhood level facility.
There is an opportunity to combine a community level facility on the
CalTrans West and Banning properties serving the Service Area in general .
This site enjoys good bluff top views and would be a good view park loca-
tion.
3. CalTrans East - The CalTrans East property (25 acres) will accommodate an
expansion of Hoag Hospital facilities and has been designated for
"Recreational and Environmental Open Space" in the LCP. Some portion of
the property could accommodate recreational use as noted in the discus-
sion on CalTrans West. This site would be a good location for a small
linear bluff top view park.
4. Semeniuk Slough - This narrow water channel and wetland area lies between
the Banning property and the Newport Shores residential neighborhood.
The long narrow configuration of this site makes it suitable for trail or
linear park use, with water orientation. A potential to connect to the
Santa Ana Bike Trail also exists at its western end. The site may have
some value as an environmental resource but is currently degraded. There
is an opportunity to create a recreational destination at the east of the
Slough close to Pacific Coast Highway.
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5. West Newport Park - This partially improved 10.0 acre park is located on
the bank of� The Santa Ana River and is partially subject to use and
development restrictions due to its proximity to a flood control facili-
ty. Access to the site is limited and it is currently used as a storage
site by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department. Future opportuni-
ties center on the eventual development of the Banning Property which
surrounds the site on three sides.
6. Pacific Coast Highway - This former Pacific Electric right-of-way is
approximately 60' wide and parallels Pacific Coast Highway. The property
has mini park potential and could provide needed public parking.
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula
7. Marinapark - A 4.3 acre parcel of this City owned property is in residen-
tial land use (mobile homes). The Marinapark property has the potential
to be developed as a public facility of park and marine related func-
tions. The site has particular potential as a pu6lic launching location.
A council appointed citizens advisory group, the Marinapark Study Group,
has made recommendations for recreation use on the property.
8. Newport Elementary - This school site is located on the beachfront and
has some playground equipment located on a stretch of the sand which has
been leased from the City. Other than these limited facilities, the
school has little park or recreation potential as currently configured.
It is located close to Marinapark which has greater potential .
Service Areas 3 and 4 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands and Santa Ana
Heights/Airport Commercial
9. Westbay - The Westbay property (71 acres) straddles Service Areas 3 and 4
and i s partially in public ownership with the majority in private owner-
ship. A majority of the development capability of the property has been
transferred to Newport Center so a minimal level of residential develop-
ment is anticipated to be proposed for the property. The property has
both recreation and open space potential . Portions of the property have
been identified as ESA resources due to natural riparian, wetland,
freshwater marsh, wildlife habitat, coastal bluff and archaeological
resources. Recreational opportunities are associated primarily with the
existing unimproved City owned 6 acre parkland. Other recreational
opportunities include bluff top trails for bicycle and pedestrian use,
bluff top viewing areas and recreational facilities to serve residents of
Service Area 4 (primarily Santa Ana Heights) should that area remain in
residential use.
10. Castaways - A portion of the Castaways property (65 acres) has been
designated as an ESA due to coastal bluff resources. The property owner
is anticipated to propose some level of residential development. Open
Space and recreational opportunities incl-ude bluff top view park and
pedestrian/bicycle trails. The property is of sufficient size and con-
figuration to provide a neighborhood or community level facility.
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11. Newport Heights Elementary - This school is located at the edge of the
Ci-tyks jurisdiction in Service Area 3. The school is in an area which
has few facilities within Newport Beach. Two parks are located nearby
but in the City of Costa Mesa. The site incTudes a few sports facilities
but does not appear to experience significant recreational use.
12. Ensign School - This school site is also located in Service Area 3, but
away from other park facilities. The sports fields are actively used for
soccer and other organized recreational activity. The school is also
located along a string of view and small bluff area parks overlooking
Pacific Coast Highway and Newport Bay. Recreational opportunities beyond
use of the fields for sports teams are limited.
13. Newport Harbor High School - The recreation facilities located here,
especially the tennis courts and swimming pool , are heavily used by the
community. The school also has turfed playing fields and is the site of
the District stadium.
14. Mariner's Elementary - This school site is located adjacent to Mariner's
Park which is a recreational focus for the community. The field area of
the school site accommodates overflow from the park. The turf areas are
all heavily used.
15. Bayview-Northbay - This large flat site is located at the eastern edge of
Santa Ana Heights, adjacent to the Upper Newport Bay Ecological Preserve,
The school has been closed and some classroom space is used for community
college classes. The school district is in the process of selling the
existing school site and adjacent vacant property for development by a
private party. The field areas of the site are not heavily used. The
site is somewhat noise impacted from aircraft flying out of John 'Wayne
Airport but lies outside of the 65 CNEL contour for current and forecast
operations. The site's location is good for a staging area and connec-
tion to Back Bay trails and the ecological preserve. Access to the site
is li mited, as it is served by local residential streets only and access
directly off of Bristol Street could be hazardous due to high traffic
volumes.
16. Northstar Beach - This degraded beach area on the Upper Newport Bay is
available for public use but has experienced minimal use due to confusion
as to its public status, lack of visibility and lack of facilities. With
the addition of signing and visitor serving facilities the beach has the
opportunity to be moderately used public beach park. In 1982, Newport
Beach voters approved use of the site for an aquatics center. This could
potentially include a canoe storage area, instructional facilities, and
workout areas.
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Service Area 7 - Eastbluff/North Ford
17. PCH Bridge - The realignment of the Pacific Coast Highway bridge over
Newport Bay left a small parcel on the southern side of the bridge avail-
able. This site, which has direct access to the bay, is suitable for a
boat launching facility. The site is constrained by its small size and
the heavy traffic volumes on the Highway which could conflict with
access. Alternative access is possible under the Highway from the North
Bayside.
18. Mouth of Big Canyon - This 50 acre ESA has been identified as containing
natural riparian, canyon, wildlife habitat and wetland resources. It is
in the process of being transferred to City ownership as a protected open
space. It is included as a potential site as the transfer has not been
finalized. A five acre park credit has been granted to the property
owner for use in the Big Canyon and Newport Center areas.
19. Eastbluff Remnant - The Eastbluff Remnant (8.8 acres) is designated as an
ESA due to riparian and coastal bluff resources. The site's main poten-
tial is as a protected open space area with pedestrian access. Develop-
ment capability on the property has' been transferred to other properties
so development is not anticipated.
20. Eastbluff Elementary - This school is scheduled for closure in June 1984.
Future use of the school property is unknown although the school district
favors a lease for some compatible land use. The approximately 7 acre
field area has potential as an active recreation facility. Future devel-
opment of the property could incorporate a small increase to the perim-
eter of the existing East Bluff Park in satisfaction of required park
dedication requirements.
21. North Ford - This approximately 12 acre site has preliminarily been set
aside for City purchase or acceptance as an active sports facility. It
is rectangular, flat and would be good site for multi-purpose ballfields.
22. Corona del Mar High School - The primary recreation facilities av�ilable
on this site are tennis courts and large turf areas for ballfields. The
site enjoys good access and parking, and a good central location in the
community. A park and elementary school site are located in close
proximity to this school .
23. San Diego Creek - This is an environmentally sensitive area and is sub-
ject to storm flows from San Diego Creek.
Service Area 9 - Newport Center
24. Newporter North - The Newporter North property (88 acres) contains a
designated ESA due to natural riparian , freshwater marsh, wildlife
habitat, coastal bluff and archaeological resources. Clustered residen-
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tial development proposals are anticipated. Open space opportunities
focus on proximity to the Upper Bay and ESA features. Recreational
opportunities include neighborhood level facilities to serve potential
residents or a view park for the enjoyment of Upper Newport Bay views.
25. Bayview Landing - This site is located at the intersection of Pacific
Coast Highway and Jamboree Road� two major arterials. The site consists
of two parts, an upper level portion at the elevation of the roads with a
slope down to a lower portion adjacent to Newport Dunes Aquatic Park.
The lower portion has potential for visitor serving uses compatible with
the adjoining Newport Dunes. Access limitations preclude other active
uses for this portion of the site. The upper portion which is currently
occupied by a service station has good potential for a staging area/trail
connection for bicyclists in combination with commercial development on
the remaining property. The site is located on a major north-south
bicycle trail , Pacific Coast Highway, and is the logical access point to
the Back Bay area and Balboa Island for cyclists. However, the limited
space for parking may limit the staging capacity of the site. Further,
anticipated widening of Pacific Coast Highway at this location will
reduce the land available for this use.
26. Newport Village - This property, located in the center section of the
proposed MacArthur - Avocado couplet, is one of the few vacant parcels in
Newport Center that could serve as a recreational facility for future
Newport Center residents. Current development proposals include
residential uses with some affordable housing.
Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar
27. Corona del Mar Elementary - This approximately 4 acre property has been
sold as surplus property to a private party for residential development.
There is an opportunity for a portion of the site to provide mini park
facilities.
Service Area 11 - Harbor View
28. Marguerite Parcel - This 7.3 acre property is one of the "Fifth Avenue
Parcels" proposed for recreation and open space use in previous General
Plan elements. It has some areas of special vegetation adjacent to the
CYC facility. This vegetation corridor has open space potential as a
linear corridor. The intersection of Marguerite and Harbor View roads at
the extreme northeasterly corner of the property enjoys an unusual 180
view of the ocean.
29. Oasis Parcel - This 15.3 acre property is one of the "Fifth Avenue Par-
cels" proposed for open space and recreation use in the previous element.
The parcel has potential as a neighborhood mini park facility for active
sports. The property owner has proposed residential development for the
property.
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30. Buck Gully - Buck Gully (49.07 acres) is a designated ESA due to natural
riparian, canyon and wildlife habitat resources. It has potential as an
open space corridor.
31. Lincoln School - Lincoln School was closed in June 1984. Future use of
the school facilities is unknown but lease to a private educational
facility has been explored. The approximately 17.6 acre field area has a
strong potential as an active recreation facility.
32. Harbor View Elementary - Located adjacent to the Community Youth Center,
this site is part of a community recreation focal point. Utilization of
the entire site for park and recreation uses could be an alternative to
acquiring the Marguerite Parcel should the School District ever decide to
close this school and dispose of the site.
33. Anderson Elementary - This elementary school is located within an exten-
sive greenbelt system. A principal recreation function of the site is
providing a continuation of the greenbelt/trail system through the neigh-
borhood. The school fields receive considerable use for and softball
activity.
34. Fifth Avenue Parcel - This 6.4 acre vacant property is located on
MacArthur and has limited recreation and open space opportunities due to
access limitations and the configuration of the property.
C. Intensification Opportunities
Existing recreation or open space sites which contain opportunities for
intensification or redesign to provide more efficient use are detailed below:
1. Peninsula Athletic Pield - This field area is a part of the Peninsula
Park at Balboa Pier which includes walkways, turf areas and a gazebo.
The field, adjacent to the sandy beach, has been identified as signifi-
cantly underutilized by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department.
The field is also difficult to maintain as blowing sand from the beach
covers the field much of the time.
2. Channel Park - This neighborhood park is improved as a tot lot and sandy
play area. The park is underutilized due primarily to the condition of
the playground equipment which is rusted and outdated. However, the
Parks , Beaches and Recreation Department is considering replacement of
the playground equipment.
3. Eastbluff Park - A portion of the park acreage is not usable for active
park uses due to terrain and flood control purposes. Redesign of a por-
tion of the park, with the possible use of a channel , could increase the
acreage available for active use.
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4. Irvine Terrace Park - A portion of this neighborhood park is unimproved
with the remainder underutilized. The historical limitation to further
use of the park has been a deed restriction on the property which
requires local homeowner association concurrence with any added improve-
ment. A first phase improvement project is under construction with two
new tennis courts and replacement ot playground equipment.
5. Grant Howald Park and Oasis Center - Expansion to this neighborhood
facility has added a parking lot to serve Oasis Senior Center and a turf
area. Expansion of the Oasis improvements to the existing residential
area to the north for parking purposes would increase the availability of
the area west of Marguerite Avenue for recreational use rather than
parking. Further, some development proposals for vacant property to the
east of Oasis Center have included senior housing. An expansion of Oasis
parking through shared parking with possible senior housing would free
portions of the Grant Howald property for other recreational uses.
6. Lincoln School - The Lincoln School field, should the City become leasee,
owner or partial user of the property through existing agreements, should
be evaluated to consider intensification of field use, or the introduc-
tion of other needed recreational facilities.
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IV. NEEDS ANALYSIS
The purpose of the analysis is to gain an understanding of resident recrea-
tion and open space needs. These needs will then be clearly defined and
related to resources from the previous chapter to form a basis for the plan.
The needs analysis is based upon the evaluation and analysis of data from
several sources including a City-wide user survey, business survey, supply-
demand analysis, comparison with national and regional standards, community
input, the Local Coastal Program and similar analyses. The analysis is con-
cluded with the identification of various service area and City-wide needs.
A. User Survey
The primary purpose of the user survey was to provide data as a basis for
determining demand for recreational facilities and attitudes towards open
space areas. The demand findings of the survey are further discussed in the
supply-demand analysis. Secondary purposes were to confirm 1980 census
demographic findings by area of the City and to collect additional informa-
tion regarding citizen recreation patterns as an information source for
Parks, Beaches and Recreation program planning.
Methodology
In total , 2400 surveys were mailed to randomly selected households in the
study area. Each of the eleven Service Areas previously described received a
minimum of 100 surveys and the remaining surveys were distributed on a per-
centage of total City population basis. One hundred surveys were randomly
distributed in person by Boy Scout representatives in the Santa Ana Heights
neighborhood (Service Area 4). The 100 survey minimum assured statistically
valid results for each service area based on the expected response rate of 20
percent.
Each survey packet consisted of a cover letter, an 11 question survey form
and stamped and addressed return envelope. A copy of the survey is found in
the Appendix. The number of surveys distributed and received back at the
conclusion of the three week response period are noted below:
GROSS RESPONSE RATE
Number Number Response
Service Area Distributed Received Rate
I - West Newport 333 74 22.2%
2 - Balboa Peninsula 215 38 17.7%
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 384 89 23.2%
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial 100 33 33.0%
5 - Lower Bay 182 45 24.7%
6 - Balboa Island 183 49 26.8%
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 223 76 34.1%
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Gross Response Rate (Continued)
Number Number Response
Service Area Distributed Recei.ved Rate
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt 167 38 22,8%
9 - Newport Center 103 12 11.7%
10 - Corona del Mar 272 83 30.7%
11 - Harbor View 338 99 29.3%
2500 636 25.4%.
The 636 gross household responses represented 1731 City and Santa Ana Heights
residents or approximately 2.5% of the total study area population. This is
considered a very high response rate and indicated a strong interest in
recreation and open space on the part of the residents of Newport Beach.
Survey Findings
1. Who Responded
Respondents were principally homeowners (72%). The largest single house-
hold size category was two persons (38%) with significant numbers in one
person (14%) , three person (18%) and four person (18%) categories. The
majority of persons in these households were adults (79% over 19 years of
age). The distribution of persons by age group is listed below:
0 - 5 years 4.4%
6 - 10 years 3.8%
11 - 18 years 12.8%
19 - 30 years 18.9%
31 - 40 years 12.6%
41 - 55 years 22.0%
56 - 65 years 15.1%
66+ years 10.4%
The distribution of household incomes was as follows:
$80,000+ 34.5%
$55 - 80,000 18.8%
$35 - 55,000 20.7%
$25 - 35,000 10.7%
$15 - 25,000 5.3%
less than $15,000 1.9%
not indicated 7.9%
Forty-eight percent of the respondent population was employed. Of the
respondents who work, 52% are employed in Newport Beach.
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It should be noted that ihe demographics of the survey respondents and
Newport Beach residents as a whole are different. Some of these differ-
ences may be significant when interpreting the survey data. The demo-
graphics of the respondents indicate that relatively affluent families
with children are over-represented in the survey data. Respondents are
more likely to own their own home than the average City resident. Cor-
respondingly, lower income, single or non-family renter households are
under-represented in the survey results.
2. Who Recreates
Of the 1731 respondents, most indicated some involvement in recreation
activities be it public or private. Of those households that do not
recreate, main reasons cited included, facilities too crowded (26%) , no
time for recreation (20%) and age or health prohibits (13%) .
3. Opinions on Private Sector Involvement
Forty-eight percent of the respondents indicated that private sector
sponsorship of City programs or parks was a good idea, 30% were opposed
to the idea and 21% did not respond. Favorite programs for private sec-
tor sponsorship included tennis courts (15%) , parks and greenbelts (14%) ,
sports leagues (10%) , trails and open space (7%), aquatic and beach pro-
grams ( 7%) , junior programs (6%) , and concerts (6%). The responses were
almost evenly divided between programs and facilities.
4. User Fee Attitudes
The overwhelming response was that, should User fees become necessary,
beaches (33%) and parks (28%) should be exempt from fees; 4% of the
responses recommended no fees for public facilities; 3% recommended an
across the board fee for each facility; and, 2% recommended nonresident
fees only.
5. Park Improvement
When asked how park facilities could be improved, 24% recommended better
landscaping, cleaning, and maintenance, 11% asked for more parks, view
parks and open spaces and 10% indicated the park facilities are in good
shape now.
6. Where and How do People Recreate
The most popular recreational a*rea was the beach, as might be expected.
The vast majority of the respondents indicated that visiting the beach in
the summer (71%) or winter (56%) is one of their recreational activities.
Other popular activities included bicycling (49%), park visiting (38%) ,
tennis (30%) , picnicking (27%) , pool swimming (27%), sailing (25%) , and
jogging (24%). These eight activities accounted for 65% of our
responses.
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Favorite locations for some of these activities included:
Beaches Newport Beach (79%)
Toe individual beaches
ballioa bay Club (25%)
Balboa Island (8%)
Little Corona (5%)
Outside Newport (21%)
Parks Mariners (13%)
Yacht Cl.ubs NHYC (25%)
Racquet Clubs Balboa Bay Club (23%)
Newport Beach Tennis Club (21%)
Of the total responses, 1538 or 17% are involved in "water activities"
meaning activities pursued in the ocean or bay such as surfing, boating,
fishing and diving.
7. Open Space Preferences
When given the choice of natural open space areas with minimal access,
open space with access walkways and landscaped open space, the first
choice was accessible open space, the second choice was natural open
space with minimal access, and the third choice was landscaped open
space.
8. Park Fund Priorities
When asked to rank four different priorities for park the 411 respondents
who ranked all four alternatives indicated that development of existing
underimproved parkland was ranked first, second was expanding organized
recreational and instructional programs, third was providing for better
park maintenance through additional equipment, supply and personnel
expenditures, and fourth was purchasing additional park land.
This response is interpreted to mean that citizens prefer improving
existing underdeveloped parks, if any exist, before purchasing new park-
land. It should not be interpreted as a judgment that parks are current-
ly underimproved or suffer from lack of programs or maintenance.
Letters Received
Three or four residents were moved to enclose letters with their survey
amplifying some particular consideration. These letters addressed the fol-
lowing points :
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The need for bowling alleys, skating rinks and similar non-traditional
--recreation facilities that would provide an opportunity for teens to
soci al i ze.
--The need for public boat launching facilities that will remain available on
holidays.
A concern for the impact of development of the Irvine Coast sphere on area
--wildlife.
B. Business Survey
The intent of the business survey was to informally poll the Newport Beach
business community as to their recreational behaviors and needs.
Methodology
Fifty Newport Beach businesses were identified through conversations with
Parks, Beaches and Recreation staff, windshield surveys, review of local
telephone directories and Chamber of Commerce information. A balance was
sought between firms with and without City sports teams, large and small
firms, service and production oriented firms and firms located in the Airport
Industrial area, Newport Center and Pacific Coast Highway/Peninsula areas.
A brief nine question survey and cover letter were developed and the surveys
were directly distributed by a Boy Scout representative after an advance
telephone contact. A copy of the survey is found in the Appendix. The Scout
representative then retrieved the completed survey form.
Who Responded
Twenty-one responses were received or 42%. The responses represented 5330
employees, of which approximately 352 are Newport Beach residents. Thirteen
of the firms responding, or 62%, have formal or informal sports teams
involving a total of 924 employees. Most of the teams organize for softball
but there are a few bowling teams, volleyball teams and one sailing team.
Facilities Used
City, school district or private �facilities used by the sports teams include
Eastbluff Park, Ensign Field, Lincoln Field, Corona Del Mar High School ,
Irvine Lanes, University Park in Irvine, and Harbor High School .
Six of the firms enjoy picnics, beach parties, outings and dinners as a form
of corporate recreation. Three firms hold company memberships at private
recreational facilities ( Irvine Coast Country Club, Health Clubs, John Wayne
Tennis Club) . One firm organizes discount rates at health clubs and amuse-
ment parks as well as organizing company 5k and 10K runs.
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Onsite Facilities
Onsite recreational facilities (which In some cases are not available for
employee use) are provided by 7 firms or 33%. These facilities include gym
equipment, racquetball courts, jogging tracks, swimming pools, basketball
courts, tennis courts and a golf course.
General Comments
When asked what special recreational needs the firms might have in the
future, responses included:
--picnIc space
--more all day surfing areas in the summer
--sponsor 10k runs
--jogging trails
--promote fitness
General suggestions and comments included the following:
--allow alcoholic beverages at parks
--all day surf areas
--more places to take walks
--the City is helpful in scheduling facilities
--more volleyball courts open to the public
--more softball leagues
--more parks
--everything is great
--promotion and organization is amateur
--more open space -- less crowding
--quality officials for basketball -- use High School referees.
C. Supply-Demand Analysis
The demand for seven selected park or recreation activities was estimated
using data obtained from the City-wide survey. These six activities were
selected as high level activities in the survey results for which supply and
demand data was available. In the survey, respondents were asked to indicate
which of numerous activities or programs they participated in and how often.
The responses to the first part of the question, which activities, were tabu-
lated by service area. The number of respondents indicating a specific
activity was divided by the total number of respondents in the service area
to determine the fraction of the population participating in the activity.
This percentage was then applied to the total population in the service area
to estimate the total number of participants in the specific activity within
the service area. Population data was obtained from the 1980 Census as
described earlier.
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In order to estimate demand, a frequency of participation for each partici-
pant was determined. These were estimated on a City-wide basis for each
activity. Respondents selected one of five categories presented in the sur-
vey to describe how often they participated. An equivalent number of parti-
cipation days was established for each category, as shown below:
Response Annual Participation Days
2 times per year 2 days
2-3 times per 6 months 5 days
I time per month 12 days
3-4 times per month 42 days
2 or more times per week '156 days
The percentage of responses in each category was multiplied by the equivalent
annual participation days, then added together to determine the average par-
ticipation frequency for each activity. The average participation frequency
multiplied by the estimated number of participants yields the demand for that
particular activity.
The demand figure calculated in this report has been termed "annualized peak
demand" because it quantifies peak (in season) demand as if it occurred over
the entire year. Typically, average or medium values are used in analytical
�eports. For the purposes of this report , however, such measures are
inappropriate. The peak measure has been used rather than average or median
demand, which distributes the total demand throughout the year, because peak
demand is the level of activity which must be accommodated by available
facilities. The use of average demand figures requires the assumption that
activities are pursued equally throughout the year (e.g. , as many softball
games are played in January as in June) . This does not reflect actual prac-
tice. Assessing recreation facilities based on peak� demand is a recognized
standard practice by recreation planning authorities.
The frequency of participation response on each survey was assumed to reflect
the respondent's participation rate "in season" for seasonal activities.
Because most activities are seasonal , these annualized peak statistics are
larger than comparable median or average measures.
The following tables note the Frequency, Survey Demand and Peak Supply
Assumptions used in the analysis. The Public and Private Facility inventor-
ies are found in the Appendix.
California Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan, 1974.
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FREQUENCY
(Average Annual Participation
Days per Participant)
Baseball/
Tennis Softball Basketball.
66.41 43.44 36.67
Volleyball Pool Soccer
38.97 74.53 79.7
SURVEY DEMAND 1
(Active Population)
Baseball/
Service Area Tennis Softball Basketball
1 - West Newport 3,546 2,086 939
2 - Balboa Peninsula 1,186 361 258
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands �,645 1,006 503
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial 369 320 25
5 - Lower Bay 1,216 147 147
6 - Balboa Island 1�119 373 597
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 992 357 119
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt 385 92 77
9 - Newport Center 901 -0- -0-
10 - Corona del Mar 3,535 930 651
11 - Harbor View 3,184 1,167 743
20,078 6,839 4,059
Service Area Volleyball Pool Soccer
1 - West Newport 1,668 2,816 313
2 - Balboa Peninsula 515 723 155
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 880 3,143 754
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial 98 590 147
5 - Lower Bay 184 405 74
6 - Balboa Island 336 1,007 75
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 79 1,230 40
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt 61 216 15
9 - Newport Center -0- 631 -0-
10 - Corona del Mar 465 1,768 558
11 - Harbor View 212 4,776 1,167
4,498 17,305 3,298
1 Number of persons indicating they engage in the activity at least once a
year.
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Activity PEAK SUPPLY ASSUMPTIONS
Tennis 15 hrs/day x 2.4 people/game = 24 lighted pud*
1.5 nrs/game
11 hrs/day x 2.5 people/game = 18.3 unlighted pud*
1.5 hrs/game
Facility availability = 329 days/year
Baseball/ 1 game day on + 3 games/day on x 20 people/game
Softball weekdays weekends = 220 pud*
Facility availability = 46.8 weeks/year
Basketball 5 games/day x 8 people/game = 40 pud*
Facility availability = 329 days/year
Volleyball 3 games/day x 6 people/game = 18 pud*
Facility availability = 329 days/year
Swimming Minimum size = 25y x 45'
Pool 400 people/pool/day = 400 pud*
Facility availability = 182.5 days/year
Soccer 3 games/day x 20 people/game = 60 pud*
Facility availability = 329 days
*pud participation units per day
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The six tables which note the results of the supply demand analysis for the
six activity categories are found in the appendix. Results are listed by
service area and note public supply, met demand, units, private supply (where
appropriate) and the balance in units.
It is important to note that an implied deficiency is not a deficiency per se
but a notation that residents are using facilities outside of their area or
in a neighboring City. Further, the balance in units should not be 'construed
as an exact number of courts or fields but as a conceptual undersupply or
oversupply. As a general rule balance between supply and demand is met if
the balance in units is within ten to twenty percent of the total supply.
In addition it should be noted that facilities located on school sites have
been included in the supply calculation because they are used in exactly the
same manner as parks by the recreating public. A separate supply/demand
analysis excluding school facilities has not been included here but the mag-
nitude of the school site contribution is assumed to be significant. High
schools in particular provide significant recreational facilities for use by
the public during non-school hours.
The analysis indicates that there is essential balance in supply and demand
in tennis courts (within 20%), ballfields (minor oversupply), basketball
courts (significant oversupply), volleyball courts (significant oversupply) ,
swimming pools (significant oversupply) and soccer fields (Within 5%).
To summarize the findings of the analysis; there is very high demand for ten-
nis facilities which is primarily met by extensive private facilities and
there is essential balance in supply and demand. There is balance in the
supply and demand for ballfields and soccer fields and minor oversupplies in
basketball , volleyball and swimming pools. Of note is the fact that private
facilities play a significant role in meeting tennis and swimming demand and
that service area I and 10 residents are consistently crossing over to other
service areas to meet their demand. Also of note is the significant role
school facilities play in the provision of supplies in key activities in many
service areas.
D. California Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan
The California Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan (CORRP) was published in
April 1974 and presented a coordinated program to involve government agencies
at all levels and the private sector in the provision of outdoor recreation
opportunities for California residents.
Of particular significance is the section of the plan which analyzed outdoor
recreation in each of the ten official State Planning Districts. These chap-
ters, which included discussion and data concerning recreation trends and
needs, were developed from information obtained by meeting with representa-
tives of federal , state, and regional agencies, counties, cities, and special
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districts. The analysis included estimations of demand for various recrea-
tional activities within each region. For each activity, demand was calcu-
lated both for residents of the region and all California residents.
This data can be used to calculated average number of participation days per
capita. Such statistics can be used to create a context for and verify the
statistics computed from the user survey. Comparative statistics for six
activities common to the CORRP and the City survey are presented in the table
on the following page.
The table contains statistics from three of the COUP regions: Region 7 -
San Benito, Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties;
Region 8 - Ventura, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside and
Imperial counties; and Region 9 - San Diego County. Although the study area
is located within Region 8, the other two regions were included because it
was thought that the large size of the region could result in statistical
information not representative of coastal areas. Regions 7 and 9 are much
more oriented to the coast and are included to provide this opportunity for
comparison.
In a review of the following table, it is noted that Newport Beach residents
participate more frequently in water and/or beach oriented activities than
the average resident of Region 8, although activity in the picnic category is
fairly consistent within each geographic region. The statistics show Newport
Beach residents much more active in bicycling than average Southern
California residents. San Diego County residents are on average more active
swimmers than City residents while the other regions are considerably less
active. Ocean or water-oriented activities, such as sailing and boating are
much more popular with City residents than in the other areas. Fishing is
only approximately twice as popular with City residents as with average resi-
dents in the other areas.
These results serve to verify the analysis and results of the user survey as
the survey results are comparable to those determined independently by the
State. At the same time, the intuitive notion that Newport Beach residents,
for the most part, engage in the recreational opportunities available to them
more than typical Southern California residents is also confirmed.
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CITY AND REGIONAL
RECREATION ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION
(DAYS ANNUALLY/PERSON)
CITY OF' LA OR RIV-SB2 SAN DIEGO2 CENTRAL COAST2
ACTIVITY NEWPORT BEACH REGION 8 REGION 9 REGION 7
Picnicking 2.8 2.8 2.4 2.1
Bicycling 25.8 9.4 8.8 5.6
Swimming Pool 13.3 8.5 24.3 5.4
Surf 12.1
Sailing 6.7 0.3 0.3 0.3
Boating 5.7 1.85 1.8 1.3
Fishing 2.9 1.4 1.3 1.7
1 Estimated average participation days per person based on City survey data
and seasonality of activity.
2 Estimated average participation days per person at locations within the
region for the resident population. Source: California Outdoor Recreation
Resources Plan, 1974.
E. National Recreation and Park Association Standards
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) periodically establishes
standards for park and recreation acreages and facilities by population.
These standards are nationally recognized and widely used by park planning
professionals. Such standards address all acreage available for public use:
park, school recreation area or other types.
The 1983 NRPA standards for the same six activities noted in the Supply-
Demand Analysis (tennis, ballplaying, basketball , volleyball , pool swimming
and soccer) have been compared to the existing public and school facilities
in Newport Beach, by Service Area in the tables found in Appendix G. The
comparison has also been made by activity. Because of the unique boundary
between Service Areas, 10 and 11, an analysis of the combined areas has been
included. (See Section II.D for a description of the special boundary
condition.)
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In an effort to quantify the impact of school facilities in this analysis,
the same comparison was made without school facilities in all service areas.
There is a striking difference in the comparison with -an undersupply in all
activity categories and most Service Areas. It should be stressed that
elimination of all school sites is an impossible condition and as a practical
matter only two additional schools, Lincoln and Eastbluff will be closed in
the foreseeable future.
Of note is the close balance between the standard and existing facilities.
It is clear that there is a large gap between demand as discussed earlier and
the national standards in these activity categories indicating that the
demand of Newport Beach residents far surpasses the national average.
F. Local Coastal Program
Key recommendations of the certified Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan
which impact the Element are as follows:
--Seek expanded public access to publicly owned properties in private use
consistent with public health and safety considerations.
--Coastal oriented bluffs should be preserved.
--Lands required for park dedication should remain unimproved adjacent to
bluffs with active recreation located inland.
--Protect environmentally sensitive resources.
--Areas with view potential should be protected by establishment of view
parks or other mechanism.
Regarding the potential recreati.on and open space sites within the Coastal
boundary:
CalTrans West/Beeco: Recreational open space uses with limited residential
uses
CalTrans East: Parking, recreation and hospital expansion uses
Marinapark: Preserve residential uses
Westbay: Retain as primarily open space with public bikeways
and walkways, encourage potential natural history
museum
Castaways: Development should include a public park 'for viewing
and bike/walkways
Mouth of Big Canyon: Retain in open space use
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Eastbluff Remnant: Retain in open space use
Newporter North: Cluster residential areas to allow for marsh and
archaeological sites, include public walkway
Buck Gully: Retain in open space use.
Bayview Landing: Provide a mixed Recreational and Environmental Open
Space area with retail and service commercial .
Recreation uses to include a view park and bike path.
Coast Highway Bridge: Boat launching facility.
Balboa Bay Club: Continue commercial recreational use; provide public
access.
North Star Beach: Improve to provide higher quality beach.
The Plan also includes policies specifically targeted to aquatic facilities
in the City. These include:
--Encourage and protect water-oriented recreational facilities as a means of
providing public access to the waterfront.
--Additional public restrooms are a top priority.
--Additional quest boat slips, marine sanitation facilities and other public
boating facilities should be sought.
--Pursue a public launching facility for small sailboats on lower Newport Bay
with sufficient parking area.
--Consider an additional small craft harbor in the West Newport/Santa Ana
River area subject to environmental constraints.
--Allow dinghy launching at all safe street ends and beaches in lower Newport
Bay.
G. Public Participation Program
Prior to formal public hearings regarding Element adoption, the public parti-
cipation program has included:
Comu�itL ForuT: A City-wide community forum was held prior to plan prepara-
n to see community input. Over 100 special interest groups, community
associations and interested individuals were directly invited to the forum.
Ad Hoc Committee: A series of working sessions were held with the City
Council appoin Ad Hoc Committee throughout the research, analysis and plan
preparation �effort.
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Individual Coordination: Community groups such as the BCAC and property
owners were briefed on the plan process upon request.
User and Business Surveys: Twenty-five hundred households and fifty busi-
nesses had an opportFn�ity to directly participate through submittal of the
user and business surveys.
Physical Inventory: Recreation facility users were directly interviewed
during the Jul-y-T—ourth physical inventory.
Community input received is summarized as follows:
--Review long term future needs
--Avoid "fadism" in recommending recreation facilities
--Explore regional trail connections
--Concern that District sale of school sites pending closure will -signifi-
cantly reduce recreation areas
--Concern that the park code has an inequitable in-lieu fee calculation
method
Interest in establishing an open space conservancy
Concern that the 3 ac/1000 standard in the park code is too low
--Recommendation that the bikeways portion of the Element be moved to the
Circulation Element
--Concern that West Newport is deficient in parks
--Consider the role of private and quasi-public facilities in the recreation
supply
--Park funds should be used to acquire sites rather than develop sites
--Concern that certain types of plan input will have an exaggerated weighting
--Visit the Semeniuk Slough
--Concern about how underutilized facilities will be handled
Provide more practice facilities for AYSO use.
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H. Coastal Community Comparison
A comparison was made of two dissimilar coastal communities with regard to
parkland acreage and other pertinent statistics. The two tables on the
following pages note demographic comparisons for Newport Beach, Santa Barbara
and Santa Monica and various park related criteria.
When reviewing the tables, it is important to note that:
--School facilities used for recreation are not included in the park compari-
son.
--Santa Barbara has an additional 1,169 acres of undeveloped parks.
--A substantial amount of recreation takes place on the 1,216 acres of
Newport Bay.
--New park development in Santa Monica is severely limited due to limited
undeveloped land.
--In both Santa Monica and Newport Beach, where recreation needs of non-
school age participants are being met by school facilities, declining
enrollments causing school closures will have a significant impact on
existing parks.
PARK COMPARISON
Newport Santa Santa
Beach Barbara Monica
Acres of Parkland 100 361 89.76
Acres of Parkland per 1.6** 4.85 1.02
Thousand of Population*
Number of Individual Parks 23.0 47.0 21.0
Cost per Person*** for $49.71 $52.27 $48.26
Operations andMaintenance
(1979-80)
Miles of Beachfront (ocean) 6.1 7.5 2.84
*excluding beaches
**includes neighborhood parks only for comparability
***Note: Data for this category was obtained from the 1979-80 issue of the
"Financial Transactions Concerning Cities of California".
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DEMOGRAPHIC CHARACTERISTICS
Newport Santa Santa
Be ach Barbara Monica
Total Population (1979) 620556 74,414 88,314
Total Area (square miles) 15.77 18.50 8.8
Density (population/square
mile) 3,967 4,022 10,036
Median Age 36.5 33.5 34.4
Persons per household 2.25 2.22 1.97
Persons per family 2.88 2.91 2.82
Number of Households 27,820 32,542 43,944
Average Household Income $40,698 $20,378 $22,148
Average Family Income $52,060 $25,388 $28,825
Per Capita Income $18,101 $ 9,104 $11,127
Total Housing Units 31,397 33,925 46,413
Owner Occupied Units 14,888 13,532 9,718
Owner Occupied as a
Percent of All Occupied
Units 53.5 41.6 22.1
Renter Occupied Units 12,932 18,977 34,194
SOURCE: Department of Commerce, 1980 Census Data
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1. Role of Private Facilities
There are generally two types of private facilities, commercial and non-
,profit. Examples of commercial facilities are arcades, tennis clubs ,
theatres and so on. Examples of non-profit facilities include clubs (YMCA,
Boys Club) and homeowner association owned facilities.
Private facilities play numerous roles in the City of Newport Beach as noted
below:
--in some neighborhoods, private facilities replace public facilities in the
provision of neighborhood parks such as Big Canyon
--private facilities supplement existing City recreational programs such as
exercise classes
--private facilities supplement public facilities with the example of Newport
Dunes
--private facilities may take the lead in providing certain types of recrea-
tional opportunities such as tennis or golfing
--private facilities may enrich recreational experiences such as harbor
cruises
--private facilities may expand recreational choices such as arcades, bowling
alleys and so on
--private facilities may provide urban enrichment through the provision of
passive open spaces throughout developed areas
--some private passive open spaces may provide temporary visual relief and
scenic character while pending development.
Specific private facilities in the City in clude:
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Faci I ity Typical Improvements
Tennis Clubs (i_.e. , John Wayne Tennis courts, shops, locker facilities
Tennis Club)
Multi-purpose Clubs (i e. , Tennis courts, pools, meeting facilities,
Balboa Bay Club YMCA) lounge, locker facilities, gymnasium
Yacht Club (i .e. , Bahia Moorage, clubhouse, locker facilities,
Certhinian, Balboa launching hoist, showers
Yacht Club)
Homeowners Associations Swimming pools, tennis courts, clubhouse,
lockers
Country Club Golf course, locker facilities, clubhouse,
shops
Newport Dunes Beach, boat storage, launching, moorage,
shops, lodging, recreational Vehicle
earking, picnic area, campground,
interpretative center
Health Clubs Spas, locker facilities, exercise classes
In an attempt to quantify the role private facilities play in two activity
categories, the Supply-Demand Analysis notes the significant role private
tennis courts and swimming pools play in meeting demand. Summarized below:
Private* Public** Total
Tennis Courts 125 (80%) 32 (20%) 157
Swimming Pools 65 (97%) 2 (3%) 67
*community association, private club and hotel facilities
**public and school facilities
J. Park Needs by Population
The following table describes the park needs by service a�ea, both existing
and future, using the 5 acre per 1000 population standard.
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Projected
Service Existing Park Need Projected Park Need
Area Populationi In Acres Populationi in Acres
1 10,428 52.1 18,445 92.2
2 5,155 25.7 5,855 29.2
3 -12,572 62.8 14,131 70.6
4 2,460 12.3 2,4602 12.3
5 3,684 18.4 3,729 18.6
6 3,730 18.6 4,158 20.7
7 3,969 19.8 5,957 29.8
8 1,540 7.7 2 922 14.6
9 3,004 15.0 5:974 29.9
id 9,304 46.5 10,960 54.8
11 10,613 53.0 11,027 55.1
66�459 331.9 85�628 427.8
1 Study area population, includes areas outside the existing City boundary,
2 Not available.
*SOURCE: City of Newport Beach, Planning Department, 1984.
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V. IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS
The intent of this Chapter is to extrapolate actual resident needs to be met
by the revised Recreation and Open Space Plan. The data base for this Chap-
ter is the preceding Needs Analysis. Primary plan issues are summarized,
needs are summarized then detailed on a Service Area, Citywide or Regional
basis.
A. Summary of Issues
Throughout the Element planning process several issues have been raised as
significant issues to be resolved in the ultimate plan:
1. Schools: The school district has recently sold two school sites and tar-
�_eted two other sites for closure. The District's intent is to offer the
last two sites on a lease basis. These actions have raised the issue of
how the City responds to and coordinates with the District when property
is offered to the City, what the City's obligations and rights are in
these circumstances and what the City's options are should the District
continue to close schools due to declining enrollment.
1* 12w D ve,12pm2nt: The study area is expected to add 8439 dwelling units,
6.4 g
ITT OF s quare Teet OT general and medical office space and 1.8 mil-
lion square feet of commercial space at build out. With diminishing
vacant land area, one key issue has been the correlation of new develop-
ment and future park needs in appropriate locations.
3. Environmentally Sensitive Areas (ESA's) : The City contains numerous
ESA' s of local and regional s.ignlTlcance. Protection of these areas has
been identified as a key issue.
4. Park Standards : Recent legislative changes have necessitated more
definitive fi gs to maintain the City's existing 5 acre per 1000 popu-
lation standard, which is a primary assumption in the City' s park dedica-
tion system.
5. Aquatic Facilities : There has been public support for an increase in the
aquatic facili available for use by the general public.
6. Bikeways: There has been strong support on the part of bicycling resi-
dents to move the City's Master Plan of Bikeways from this Element to the
Circulation Element underscoring a commitment to bicycling as a valid
transportation option.
7. West Newpor� Community: The West Newport Community does not have a full
�OmNmeg 5f
Fark facilities as related to the area's population.
8. ILnple entation: The precise implementation of the various Element Pro-
osa,T
p s cr,tical to the success of this Element. Options include
funding by private organizations, by developers, by the City's General
Fund or a complex mix of the three.
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B. Summary of Needs
This section explains the conclusions drawn from each of the sections in the
Need Analysis which form the basis for the specific need conclusions
described in the following section.
1. User Survey
The bulk of the User Survey findings are addressed in the supply demand
analysis however, there are a number of general findings of interest.
First, the residents who responded to the survey were different demo-
graphically than the average City resident. They were more likely to be
older homeowners, with incomes over $80,000 than the average. As such
the survey findings must be interpreted with this difference in mind.
Key findings included the support for accessible open space and the
recommendation to improve existing City land before pursuing increased
acquisitions. These findings would support increased passive open space
with pathways and an early priority on completing unimproved parks and
intensifying underutiltzed parks. As the purchase of new park and open
space land was rated last, a policy of new park land only with a popula-
tion increase is indicated.
2. Business Survey
A strong finding from the business survey is the significant impact one
business can have on the Adult Sports Program. One company responding
to the survey contributes 100 softball teams to the City's programs.
These business teams, of necessity, are using neighborhood park facili-
ties, reducing the field availability for other resident based teams.
3. Supply - Demand Analysis
The analysis notes that public facilities with supporting private
facilities are meeting resident demand in six sample recreational cate-
gories. The analysis does support the contention that West Newport
residents must travel to use many specific facilities due to a lack of
nearby active facilities, although the proximity of the beach provides
passive recreational opportunities.
4. Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan
This analysis which compares State and Regional demand to City demand
findings indicates unusually high demand for expanded aquatic facilities
and bikeways. This also raises the issue of support to both aquatic and
bikeway use such as staging areas for bicyclists and moorage, launching,
etc. for boaters.
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5. National Recreation and Park Association
Comparison to national standards indicates that, with support from
school facilities, the City meets facility demand in six sample activity
categories. The analysis underscores the integral part school facili-
ties play in the City's Recreational System.
6. Local Coastal Program
The provisions of the Local Coastal Program (LCP) necessitate policy and
plan features to bring about consistency between the Element and the
LCP.
7. Public Participation
The detailed public comments are found in the Needs Analysis. There has
been a remarkably small amount of conflict between public input received
from different parties, particularly when related to broad issues. Each
comment received has been determined to be of significance in assessing
needs.
8. Coastal Community Comparison
The comparison, although interesting, has not contributed significantly
in determining community needs.
9. Role of Private Facilities
The Private Facilities Analysis has indicated that, in some recreational
categories, the private sector is taking the lead in the provision of
facilities. The City's focus in these situations, such as tennis courts
and swimming pools, can be to provide facility options with a moderate
or minimal level of public facilities.
Private facilities, by their nature, are not scattered throughout the
community and may not serve some geographic areas or income levels in
the community.
10. Park Needs by Population
From an acreage standpoint, this analysis points out the additional park
and open space acreage needed for future residents. This analysis will
play a significant role in the plan recommendations by service area.
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C. Regional , Citywide and Service Area Needs
1. Regional Needs
L,e N worl Bay: There are a number of environmentally sensitive prop-
e rti
e w Ic ring the upper Newport Bay and support the Upper Bay eco-
system. Although the Upper Bay is in the City and provides an open space
resource for City residents , it is primarily a regional resource.
Preservation or partial preservation of these parcels would meet both
regional open space, recreational (viewing, walking) and resource protec-
tion needs as well as some citywide needs. The City should actively co-
operate with other regional agencies to preserve the sensitive ecological
resources of the Upper Bay although the direct responsibility for these
areas rests with County, regional and state agencies.
Trail Connections: Several regional bicycle trails pass through the City
of Newport Bea These trails provide alternate circulation routes and
access to areas of interest on a regional basis. The needs analysis has
noted that bicycle trails are an important component of the local recrea-
tion spectrum. Some potential sites have been identified as those which
are appropriate for trails or have already been designated to be served
by such a trail . The City can work closely with regional and other local
governments to coordinate regional bicycle trail connections to local
bikeways and to popular destinations for bicyclists which are located in
the City.
2. Citywide Needs
School Facilities: Citywide, declining enrollments have raised the
spectre of sc closures and potential sale of closed school sites as
surplus land. This process will have a negative impact on the City's
recreational system. Further, the City's capability to fill in these
system gaps, should there be widespread closures, is limited due to
limited vacant land resources. An attempt to maintain current levels of
service must involve retention of some school sites in some level of
recreational use. These are addressed by service area in the analysis
below.
The needs analysis indicates a demand and recommendations for public
aquatic facilities including public boat launching, marine sanitation
facilities, guest slips and so forth.
Park Code: A number of concerns have been raised relative to the City's
Cu_rrent park dedication ordinance. At issue are the definitions used,
standards required and in-lieu fee calculation method. A number of these
considerations will be addressed in the analysis of standards, defini-
tions and implementation program.
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Bikeways : Relocation of the bikeways segment of the Element to the Cir
cura�tion Element has been recommended and is somewhat supported by the
Government Code which includes bikeways as a part of the Circulation
Element.
Business Demand: The demand of business sports teams has been tapping
the supply of-Tctive sports fields at the neighborhood level . This has
created an apparent need for additional fields at peak periods. Addi-
tional active field areas under City jurisdiction would meet this need.
Practice Fields : Group sports organizations such as AYSO have a need for
practice tields and additional fields for rotation to permit field main-
tenance. An additional active field area under City jurisdiction is a
solution to this need.
Protect ESA's/Open Space: There are general ESA's and open space areas,
not adjacent to tne upper Bay, which should be protected and open to some ,
level of public access.
3. Service Area Needs
Service Area 1 - West Newport: Conceptual undersupplies have been noted
for most activity categories in Service Area I indicating a general need
for recreational and open space areas such as a community or neighborhood
level park area. New acreage needs total 40.1 acres of Recreation and,
Open Space Land at buildout.
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula: This area is largely static with
minimal development in proportion to the total area. At buildout, under
the current General Plan Land Use Element, the area would need 3.5 addi-
tional acres. However, the area currently exceeds the 5 acres per 1000
population standard which means there is no need for new facilities from
that standpoint.
Service Area 3 - i?hts - Harbor Highlands: This area is large-
'Mort I New development is xpected to generate a
I—y static witn mT im5T ni
need for 7.8 additional acres.
Service Area 4 - Santa Ana Hejg!u2�
n;�Ai Frpoa t lommerci al The future of
n5w
this area, as noted earlier, i ue to pending Public decisions
regarding ultimate land uses. As such, the recreation and open space
needs of the area are unknown except for the regional staging area/trail
link at Bayview/North Bay.
Service Area 5 Lower Bay: This area is largely static with no signifi- ,
cant development. ew evelopment is expected to generate a need for .2
additional acres.
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Service Area 6 - Balboa Island, This area is largely static with no sig-
nificant development. New development is expected to generate a need for
2.1 additional acres.
Service Area 7 - Eastbluff/North Ford: This area contains a major
undeveloped area which is de_s_i"§`nate 'Fr residential development. New
development is expected to generate a need for 10 additional acres.
Service Area 8 - New development in this area is expected to generate a
need for 6.9 additional acres. Park dedication requirements will be
partially satisfied with some of the 5.0 park credit granted for the
mouth of Big Canyon property, although only a few acres are usable for
park purposes.
Service Area 9 - This area contains two major undeveloped areas desig-
nated for residential land uses. Additional acres needed to serve new
development total 14.9.
Service Area 10: New development will generate a need for 8.3 additional
acres. it is-recommended that some of this need be met in Service Area
11 due to the special boundary condition.
Service Area 11: This area is largely static with no significant new
development. Additional acres needed total 2.1.
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VI. ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
This Chapter features two types of analysis. First, alternative overall
approaches to the plan are studied, then potential sites are analyzed within
the context of a preferred plan.
A. Analysis of Alternative Plans
Three alternative plans have been generated for comparison purposes and are
evaluated based upon cost of implementation and consistency with community
needs.
A comparison of the three alternatives indicates that Alternative C - Exist-
ing Condition is the least expensive solution but meets none of the needs
identified in the Needs Analysis. Alternative A - Existing Element repre-
sents the most costly solution, but meets only some of the community need
factors. Alternative B - Proposed Element represents a mid-range choice from
a cost standpoint and, because it was designed to respond to the identified
needs, the plan meets each community need factor. Elaboration of the pro-
posed plan is found in the next chapter of the Alternative Analysis and in
the Element.
B. Analysis of Potential Sites
In reaching this point the existing park, recreational and open space facili-
ties in the City have been inventoried and those which should be considered
for addition to the City's system have been identified in the analysis at the
end of Chapter III. The following two chapters described the needs of the
City as evidenced from several sources. The purpose of this chapter is to
bring together unmet needs and available potential sites and to delineate the
facilities necessary to accommodate existing and foreseeable needs described
herein.
The list of thirty-three sites retained for analysis at the end of Chapter
III includes all school sites in the City because they are not formally a
part of the park, recreation and open space system maintained by the City.
As long as these sites are maintained by the school district the on-site
facilities will remain somewhat available to meet the needs of local resi-
dents based upon existing City-District operating procedures. However, as
mentioned previously, declining enrollments have brought about closure of
some schools. The importance of school site facilities in the provision of
park and recreation service was demonstrated in the Needs Analysis.
A set of criteria has been developed to assess the suitability of school
sites for acquisition by the City. These criteria are included in the
Implementation Handbook. The first criterion is to consider only schools
which are closed or scheduled for closure. Three schools currently meet this
criterion: Corona del Mar Elementary, Eastbluff Elementary and Lincoln
School . These will be carried forward for further analysis in this chapter.
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ALTERNATIVE PLAN ANALYSIS
Evaluation 1
Factors Alternatives
A B C
Plan Title Existing Proposed Existing
Element Element Condition
Total Acres Recreation and Open Space 2087.5 2082 1843
Acqui�ition costs beyond existing $109.3 $28.6* None
acres (in millions)
Improvement Cost 3 (in millions) $ 12.2 $ 3.2* None
Total Annual Maintenance Costs 4 $ 5.4 $ 5.0 $4.8
(in millions)
Community need factors:
a. Acres for future development X X 0
b. Upper Bay ESA's X X 0
c. Regional trails X X 0
d. School facility strategy 0 X 0
e. Aquatic facilities 0 X 0
f. General ESA's and open space X X 0
g. Provide active fields X X 0
h. Bikeways 0 X 0
i . Park code 0 X 0
X meets needs 0 doesn't meet needs
1 includes private recreation such as golf courses, greenbelts and tennis
clubs and as such, all costs are inflated because the base acreage is
inflated, however, the three plans are comparable.
2 assumes average cost of $447,008 acre
3 using an average cost of $50,000 per acre - for both recreation and minimal
open space improvements
4 using an average cost of $2,600 per acre - for both recreation and open
space maintenance (recreation maintenance is $4,200/ac. and open space
maintenance is $1,000/acre).
Includes only acres subject to park dedication or acquisition as determined
in the Implementation Handbook.
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If other school sites are proposed for closure in the future the criteria in
the Implementation Handbook should be applied as an alternative to the fol-
lowing analytic process.
Eliminating schools which are not scheduled for closure shortens the list .of
sites for further analysis considerably. Twenty-six potential sites are
listed in Exhibit 10, Alternatives Analysis. Each site has been character-
ized in terms of its ability to meet the identified regional , city-wide and
service area needs described in Chapter V. Four levels of suitability are
available:
1. Meets needs - First Priority
2. Portion of property meets needs - First Priority
3. All or portion has potential to meet needs - Second Priority
4. Does not meet needs.
The first level of suitability indicates that acquisition and, if necessary,
. provement with specific recreational amenities will directly meet an iden-
tified need. Such a site is also deemed the most suitable, or best alterna-
'm
tive, where more than one site can potentially meet the needs identified.
The second level of suitability is similar to the first except that only a
portion of the site is required to achieve the desired end. -Given the
limited economic resources of the City, this option helps to closely define
areas for acquisition within larger parcels.
The third level of suitability is assigned to sites which have the potential
to meet an identified need but are not the first choice. Should the more
desirable site be unavailable or unfeasible for some reason these secondary
sites should then be considered more fully.
The last suitability level is used to indicate sites which would be inappro-
priate choices to meet specific identified needs.
This analysis should not be construed as a prioritization for action.
Priorities are discussed as a part of the Implementation Handbook.
Within the matrix each potential site has been assigned a level of suitabili-
ty in regard to the three geographic levels of needs. A more detailed dis-
cussion of these determinations and their basis is described below:
1. Banning Property:
Portions of the Banning property will meet both service area and city-
wide needs. The property will generate the majority of new residential
development in the service area and can provide the bulk of required
acreage. Protection of ESA resources will meet citywide resource pro-
tection needs.
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2. West Newport Park
This existing partially unimproved park will continue to meet service
area needs before and after anticipated future development with needed
park acreage.
3. Semeniuk Slough
Protection of the Slough as a significant ESA, will meet citywide needs
of resource protection.
4. Pacific Coast Highway
These properties will meet current service area citywide and regional
needs with a multiple function facility that incl-udes recreation facili-
ties to serve the service area, parking to support the beach thus meet-
ing a citywide need and regional bike trail staging areas to meet a
regional need.
5. CalTrans West
A portion of this property will meet the park acreage needs of future
onsite residents.
6. CalTrans East
A portion of this site will meet service area needs by providing a link
to a continuous blufftop bikeway system.
7. Marinapark
This property will meet citywide aquatic needs by providing needed
aquatic support facilities.
8. Castaways
A portion of this property can best meet service area, park acreage,
citywide resource protection and regional resource protection needs by
providing an expanded blufftop park with both viewing and neighborhood
park facilities.
9. Northstar Beach
This beach meets citywide aquat ic needs.
10. Westbay
A portion of this site meets citywide and regional resource protection
and bikeway trail connection needs.
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11. Bayview/Northbay
A portion of this property meets regional trail connection and support
needs.
12. Pacific Coast Highway Bridge
This property meets citywide aquatic facility needs.
13. Mouth of Big Canyon
This property meets citywide and regional resource protection needs.
14. Eastbluff Remnant
This property meets citywide and regional resource protection needs.
15. Eastbluff Elementary
This property is a second priority site to meet service area park acre-
age needs. It is designated as second priority because other sites in
the service area are located closer to their areas where the additional
park acreage needs are generated.
16. North Ford
This site is a first priority to meet service area park dedication needs
and citywide active sports facility needs.
17. San Diego Creek
This site meets Regional and Citywide resource protection needs.
18. Newporter North
A portion of this site will meet service area park acreage needs, and
citywide and regional resource protection needs.
19. Bayview Landing
A portion of the site meets regional bikeway support needs.
20. Newport Village
A portion of Newport Village is a first priority site to meet Service
Area 9 needs.
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21. Corona del Mar Elementary
This property is in the process of being developed for residential use.
Three lots, totaling approximately 0.28 acres have been set aside for
park purposes.
22. Fi fth Avenue Parcel
This site doesn't meet service area, citywide or regional needs due to
its configuration and limited area access.
23. Marguerite Parcel
A portion of the property meets service area park acreage needs and
citywide resource protection needs.
24. Oasis
A portion of this site meets service area park acreage needs.
25. Buck Gully
This property meets citywide resource protection needs.
26. Lincoln School
This property meets service area park acreage and school facility needs
and citywide active sports needs.
Second priority sites are not shown in the Element and are recommended as
sites to further evaluate should the corresponding first priority sites
become unavailable for recreation or open space use.
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VII. ANALYSIS OF STANDARDS
A. Existing Parkland
Existing neighborhood and community parkland acreage, as of the 1980 census,
as noted in Government Code Section 66477 is shown in the following table:
Existing Parkland Acreage*
Facility Acreage
Channel Park 1.3
Lido Park 0.4
Newport Island .46
West Newport (River) 10.0
West Newport 2.3 improved (6.7 ac unimproved)
38th Street 1.05
L Street Park 0.3
Las Arenas 1.83
Peninsula Park 3.8
West Jetty .50
Cliff Drive 4.2
Ensign 1.73
Galaxy Park .95
Kings Road Park 0.4
Mariners Park 7.36
Westbay Park 6.07
Westcliff 3.01
Beek Park .28
Eastbluff Park 13.87
Bayside Park 3.6
Begonia Park 7.75
CDM Bluffs and Inspiration Point 5.97
Irvine Terrace 6.83
Buffalo Hills 13.00
CYC - Grant Howald 3.67
Nature Park 7.75
Oasis 5.97
San Miguel 7.32
Sj Hills 4.06
Spyglass Hills Park 1.00
Spyglass Hills Reservoir Park 0.96
Beaches 246.11
Total 362.98
Total Population
(80 Census) 62,556
5.80 acres/1000 population
*SOURCE: City of Newport Beach, Planning and Public Works Departments, 1984.
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B. Existing Regional Facilities
Existing regional facilities to population ratio is as noted below:
Facility Approximate Acreage
Land Water Totals
Upper Newport Bay 250 500 750
Newport Bay 0 735 735
Totals 250 1,235 1,485
TOTAL POPULATION
(80 Census) 62,556
23.74 acres/1000 population
C. National Recreation and Park Association Standards
National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) standards recommend a range
of 6.25 to 10.5 acres per 1000 population of local/close to home recreation
open space. Regional open space is recommended to range from 15 to 20 acres
per 1000 population. The local/close to home spaces include mini-park,
neighborhood pa rk/pl ayg rounds and community parks. Regional space includes
regional parks and regional park reserve.
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PARK STANDARDS
The adopted park standard for Newport Beach is five acres per thousand population. This park acreage does not include public
school grounds, new parks, or open space reserves.
TYPE OF PARK GROUPS SERVED SIZE AREA SERVED TRAVEL CONDITIONS LOCATION
Mini Park All ages I acre or less Less than 1/4- No crossing of Within neighborhoods
mile radius. collector streets. closer to higher density
Some serve the Some are adjacent areas. Some are on
entire City to major trails major trails
View Park All ages 1/2 acre to 10 Entire City None On a bluff or near the
acres water
Neighborhood All ages 1 to 8 acres - 1/2 mile radius No primary street Adjacent to public
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through adults area
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Association munity residenti,al area
Park (PRIVATE)
Bay Beaches All ages 1 to 3 acres Local or entire-1 None —[Adjacent to Bay waters
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APPENDIX
A. Definitions
B. Bibliography
C. Government Code Sections
D. Sample Surveys
E. Public and Private Facility Inventories
F. Supply - Demand Analysis
G. NRPA Analysis
A. Definitions
1. Beach: An established and maintained shoreline facility, serving the
r—e—slTent and tourist populations with its boundaries generally including
the swimming, wading and surfing areas of the immediate ocean as well as
the adjacent sandy shore and any manmade upland support facilities.
Beaches are either state, city, county or private facilities and can be
designated as neighborhood or community parkland.
2. Bicycle Lane: A lane in the street, normally the parking lane, or a
separate ]a , designated for the exclusive or semi-exclusive use of
bicycles . Though travel by motor vehicles or pedestrians is not
allowed, vehicle parking may or may not be allowed. Crossflow by motor-
ists to gain access to driveways and parking facilities is allowed.
Separation from the motor vehicle traveled way is normally by a painted
solid stripe (bicycle lanes and bicycle routes together are also known
as Class 3 bicycle trails) .
3. Bicycle Route: A shared right-of-way for bicycle operation, whether or
not it is specified by signs or markings. All main streets and highways
by authority of the California Vehicle Code include bicycle routes as
defined herein (bicycle lanes and bicycle routes together are also known
as Class 3 bicycle trails) .
4. Bicycle Trail : A pathway designat ed for the use of bicycles which is
physically separated from motor vehicular traffic. Pedestrian traffic
may or may not be excluded. (Also known as Class 1 bicycle trail .)
5. Coastal Bluff: A coastal oriented landform having an average slope of
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50% or more, with a height of 25 or more feet.
6. Commercial Recreation: Recreation conducted by a business enterprise
for profit and open to the public on a fee or charge basis (e.g. ,
Newport Dunes).
7. Community Park: Park serving community wide needs. May include areas
suited for i Ft—ense recreational facilities, such as athletic complexes,
large swimming pools; areas of natural quality for outdoor recreation'
such as walking, viewing, sitting, picnicking, or any combination of the
above. Serves several neighborhoods within a minimum 1 to 2 mile
radius.
8. Constraints: Physical , economic or political circumstances which impede
or maFe—more difficult the response to an issue.
9. Environmentally Sensitive Area (ESA) : Areas including the following
habitats as defined by the City ot Newport Beach Local Coastal Program.
10. General Plan: A document prepared under provisions of the State Law
which documents a community's decisions concerning its future.
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11. Goals: General statements of desired future conditions toward which
efTo—rt will be directed.
12. Implementation: Everything that is done to carry out an adopted general
plan.
13. Local Coastal Program (LCP) : The City of Newport Beach Local Coastal
Program certified by tne UaliTornia Coastal Commission May 19, 1982.
14. Mini Park: Specialized facilities that serve a concentrated or limited
popuTa'VoR or specific group such as tots or senior citizens.
15. Neighborhood: A residential area with a social , physical , and political
TFe�ntlty.
11. N2i,�Iophood lark: A general use park designed to serve the park needs
5f on5 o neighborhoods within a community. The size of the park
depends on the population within its service area and the extent of
desired amenities, but usually ranges from one to ten acres. Typically,
neighborhood parks have a maximum service radius of 112 mile and are
within walking distance of park patrons. They may feature such ameni-
ties such as children's play area, beaches, restrooms, storage and
recreation office buildings, open turf areas and lighting for night use.
Neighborhood parks may have a theme or orientation toward a particular
activity or resource such as basketball courts or view areas.
17. Objectives: Specific statements of desired future conditions toward
wFi—cF—effort is expended.
1& 1,
Ea2n �,age* land and water in an urban area which is not covered by
rp or ildings; or any undeveloped land in an urban area which has
value for park and recreation purposes, conservation of natural
resources, or historic or scenic purposes.
19. Open Space Element: A mandatory, general plan component which addresses
preservation and provision of open space for conservation and produc-
tion, recreation and public health and safety. Subjects which can be
addressed include active parks, recreation facilities, open space areas,
bikeways and scenic highways.
20. Opportunities: Existing or future situations that provide an effective
way to respona to an issue.
21. Park: Any area of public or private land set aside for aesthetic,
d'd—ucational , recreational , or cultural use.
22. Participation Day: One participant engaging in an activity for any
lengtn ot time on one day. Multiple sessions on a single day by the
same person are considered & single participation day.
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23. Planned Community: A zoning district intended to provide for the devel-
opment of par of land as coordinated, comprehensive projects which
take advantage of the, superior environment resulting from large scale
community planning.
24. Policies: The City's written and unwritten commitments �to goals and
oFiectives in the General Plan.
25. Programs : Organized sets of actions or activities carried out in
response to adopted policy to achieve certain objectives.
26. Private Facilities: Parks, recreational facilities, and open space
areas that are-privately owned and not available for use by the general
public.
27. Recreation: Any leisure time activity which is pursued for its own
s—aTe—, or what happens to a person as a result of a recreation
experience.
28. Recreation Element: An optional general plan element showing a compre-
hensive system ot areas for recreation including natural reservations,
parks, parkways, beaches, playgrounds, gardens and so on.
29. Recreation Establishment: Any building or business, the primary use of
which is amusement or rEcreational activities, and may include but not
be limited to arcade with amusement devices, miniature golf courses,
gyms, health clubs, car racing facilities, tennis clubs, golf courses,
and other businesses or enterprises that are of a similar nature.
30. Regional Harbor: A regionally significant coastal facility of man-made
fac ITINe constructed to provide anchorage and shelter for recreational
vessels, and offering recreational boating, and water and on-shore sup-
port facilities designed to serve craft with local or regional destina-
tions. At most regional harbors, facilities include those which also
serve the recreational demand for swimming, fishing and picnicking.
31. Rnion I P�jrk: An area that offers recreational or scenic attractions
— at D OT
t are countywide significance and generally not available in
neighborhood or community parks; an area that provides spaciousness
which the typical smaller park types do not provide.
32. Scenic Highway: a roadway identified in a Scenic Highway Plan; such
highways are Tenerally characterized by the scenic quality of the area
they traverse and the quality of views available from the roadway.
33. Service Area: A defined subarea of the City which provides an organized
basis for ecreation facility, open space area or park evaluation,
acquisition, development and maintenance.
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34. Service Radius: The geographic delineation of the area served by a
recreation facility, open space area or park, usually circular, with the
facility or area at the center.
35. Standards: Specific and measurable requirements used to achieve an
o7j�ective.
36. Visitor: The entry of one person into a recreation area or site to
carry on one or more recreation activities.
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B. Bibliography
American Institute of Architects. Newport Beach R/UDAT. Newport Beach-:
City of Newport Beach, 1983.
California Department of Fish and Game. Draft Upper Newport Bay Management
Plan. Sacramento: California Department of Fish and Game, 1982.
California Department of Parks and Recreation. California Outdoor Recreation
Resources Plan. Sacramento: California Department of Parks and Recrea-
tion, 1974.
California Department of Parks and Recreation. Recreation Needs in
California. Sacramento: California Department of Parks and-Te—creation,
T997.—
California Department of Parks and Recreation, et. al . The New Quimby Act:
Parkland Dedication and Fees Handbook. Sacramento: 7fi-e -Ca-T-if-ornia
ronsortium, 1983.
City of Newport Beach. General Plan. Newport Beach: City of Newport Beach,
1973.
Gold, Seymour M. Recreation Planning and Design. New York: McGraw Hill
Book Company, 1900_.
Gregory, Bion M. Laws Relating to Conservation and Planning. Sacramento:
State of California, 1982.
Lancaster, Roger A. , ed. Recreation, Park and Open 1p;,cg
a;RndTagds and
Guidelines. Washington D.C. : Nationa-7�Recreatio ociation,
198T.—
Office of Planning and Research. ' General Plan Guidelines. Sacramento:
Office of Planning and Research, 1982.
Office of Planning and Research. Planning for the Fun of It: How to Prepare
0- OT �
a Recreation Element for a General Plan. Sacrament fice of Planning
and Kesearch, 1982.
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C. Government Code Sections
Circulation Element 65302(b)
A circulation element consisting of the general location and extent of exist-
ing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and
other local public utilities and facilities, all correlated with the land use
element of the plan.
Open Space Element
54302(e) : An open-space element as provided in Article 10.5 (commencing with
Section 65560).
65560: (a) "Local open-space plan" is the open-space element of a county
or city general plan adopted by the board or council , either as the local
open-space plan or as the interim local open-space plan adopted pursuant to
Section 65563.
(b) "Open-space land" is any parcel or area of land or water which is essen-
tially unimproved and devoted to an open-space use as defined in this sec-
tion' and which is designated on a local , regional or state open-space plan
as any of the following:
(1) Open space for the preservation of natural resources including, but
not I imited to, areas required for the preservation of plant and animal
life, including habitat for fish and wildlife species; areas required
for ecologic and other scientific study purposes; rivers, streams, bays
and estuaries; and coastal beaches, lakeshores, banks of rivers and
streams, and watershed lands.
(2) Open space used for the managed production of resources, including
but not limited to, forest lands, rangeland, agricultural lands and
areas of economic importance of the production of food or fiber; areas
required for recharge of ground water basins; bays, estuaries, marshes,
rivers and streams which are important for the management of commercial
fisheries; and areas containing major mineral deposits, including those
in short supply.
(3) Open space for outdoor recreation, including but not limited to,
areas of outstanding scenic, historic and cultural value; areas particu-
larly suited for park and recreation purposes, including access to lake-
shores, beaches, and rivers and streams; and areas which serve as links
between major recreation and open-space reservations, including utility
�easements, banks of rivers and streams, trails, and scenic highway cor-
ridors.
(4) Open space for public health and safety, including, but not limited
to, areas which require special management or regulation because of
hazardous or special conditions such as earthquake fault zones, unstable
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soil areas, flood plains, watersheds, areas presenting high fire risks,
areas required for the protection of water quality and water reservoirs
and areas required for the protection and enhancement of air quality.
65563: On or before December 31, 1973, every city and county shall prepare,
adopt and submit to the Secretary of the Resources Agency a local open-space
plan for the comprehensive and long-range preservation and conservation of
open-space land within its jurisdiction. Every city and county shall by
August 31, 1972, prepare, adopt and submit to the Secretary of the Resources
Agency, an interim open-space plan, which shall be in effect until December
31, 1973, containing, but not limited to, the following:
(a) The officially adopted goals and policies which will guide the prepara-
tion and implementation of the open-space plan; and
(b) A program for orderly completion and adoption of the open-space plan by
December 31, 1973, including a description of the methods by which open-space
resources will be inventoried and conservation measures determined.
65564: Every local open-space plan shall contain an action program consist-
ing of specific programs which the legislative body intends to pursue in
implementing its open-space plan.
65561: The Legislature finds and declares as follows:
(a) That the preservation of open-space land, as defined in this article, is
necessary not only for the maintenance of the economy of the state, but also
for the assurance of the continued availability of land for the production of
food and fiber, for the enjoyment of scenic beauty, for recreation and for
the use of natural resources.
(b) That discouraging premature and unnecessary conversion of open-space
land to urban uses is a matter of public interest and will be of benefit to
urban dwellers because it will discourage noncontiguous development patterns
which unnec:essarily increase the costs of community services to community
residents.
(c) That the anticipated increase in the population of the state demands
that cities, counties, and the state at the earliest possible date make
definite plans for the preservation of valuable open-space land and take
positive action to carry out such plans by the adoption and strict admini-
stration of laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as authorized by this
chapter or by other appropriate methods.
(d) That in order to assure that the interests of all its people are met in
the orderly growth and development of the state and the preservation and con-
servation of its resources, it is necessary to provide for the development by
the state, regional agencies, counties and cities, including charter ,cities,
of statewide coordinated plans for the conservation and preservation of open-
space lands.
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(e) That for these reasons this article is necessary for the promotion of
the general welfare and for the protection of the public interest in open-
space land.
65562: It is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this article:
(a) To assure that cities and counties recognize that open-space land is a
limited and valuable resource which must be conserved wherever possible.
(b) To assure that every city and county will prepare and carry out open-
space plans which, along with state and regional open-space plans, will
accomplish the objectives of a comprehensive open-space program.
65566: Any action by a county or city by which open-space land or any inter-
est therein is acquired or disposed of or its use restricted or regulated,
whether or not pursuant to this part, must be consistent with the local open-
space plan.
65567: No building permit may be issued, no subdivision map approved, and no
open-space zoning ordinance adopted, unless the proposed construction, sub-
division or ordinance is consistent with the local open-space plan.
Scenic Highway Element 65302(h)
A scenic highway element for the development, establishment, and protection
of scenic highways pursuant to the provisions of Article 2.5 (commencing with
Section 260) of Chapter 2 of Division I of the Streets and Highways Code.
Recreation Element 65303(a)
A recreation element showing a comprehensive system of areas and public sites
for recreation, including the following, and, when practicable, their loca-
tions and proposed development:
(1) Natural reservations
(2) Parks
(3) Parkways
(4) Beaches
(5) Playgrounds
(16) Recreational Public Gardens
(7) Other recreation areas
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Appendix' D
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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1 How many people does your firm employ?
2. Approximately how many employees are residents of
Newport Beach?
3 . Does your firm ha.ve formal or informal sports teams?
How many teams?
Approximately how many employees are involved?
What sports?
4. What specific facilities do your sport teams use
( example - baseball field at UCI )
5 . What other recreational activities does your firm
engage in ( examples - picnics , company membership at
heal th cl ub)
6. What specific facilities are used by your company in
connection with the activities in question 5 ?
7 . What recreation facilities are provided onsite by your
company?
8 .' Will your company have any spec-ial, recreational needs
in the future? If so , please describe them .
9. Please offer your suggestions regarding the City' s
Parks Recreation and open space system .
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE SURVEY
Do you rent/owe yaw home? (circle one)
2. The objective Of this question Is to obtain a demographic profile of yaw household. Oonsider anyone who Was a
menbor of yaw housohold for more than six weeks during the previous twelve months. Please match each of the two
characteristics for every member of yaw household by using the codes listed below.
The column headings (A. 8, C, Etc,) given to members of yaw household will be used as "labels" In questions
throughout the survey.
Age Groups S
Coda Numbor Groupings M Mate
1 0-5 F Female
2 6-10
3 11-18
4 19-30
31-40
41-55
7 55-65
8 66 and war
Person A Porson B Porson C Person D Person E Person F
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3. For those members of your household who do Act make use of either putol Ic, or,private recreation or open space
facilities indicate why by circling the appropriate responses below (circle a I t at are applicable).
Facilities are too crowded................ I Available programs era Inappropriate.......... 5
Have no time for recreation............... 2 Facilities are too far away................... 6
Age or health prohibits.........o......... 3 Other (List
Available facilities are Inadequate....... 4
4. This Is a two part question that will determine what recreational activities yaw household participates Imp and how
often.
a) Use the letter labels In question 12 to fill In the blanks for activities yew household has boon involved
In.
b) Note how often that porson has participated In these actIvItIos using the table below. Put the code right
next to the loiter labels.Frequency of Participation
Code Number Groupings
I 2times per year
2 2 to 3 times par 6 month period
3 1 time per month
4 3 to 4 times per month
5 2 or more times per wok
ACTIVITIES: PROGRAMS:
Baseball/Softball -Park Visiting Adult Sports League
Basketball (indoor) Picnicking AYSO
Basketball (Outdoor) Pool Swimming Boys Club of Harbor
Beach Visitation - Summer Powerboating Area
(including swimming) Sailboarding -BOY scouts
Beach Visitation - Winter Sailing - Dancercise/Aerobics
(including swimming) Skin and Scuba Diving -Girl Scouts
Bicycling Soccer -Harbor Area Baseball
Fishing Surfing (Board -Sailing
Football and Body) Sea Scouts
-Golfing Skateboarding Special Activity
Horseback Riding Tennis Classes
- Jagging Volleyball (Indoor) Swimming
Lawn Bowling Volleyball (Outdoor) Tennis
Other (List) Youth Sports
Other (List)
PLEASE TURN PAGE
1ho Intent of this questlon Is to determine what recreation facilities are being wed. Beneath each person's label
simply wife the name or approximate location of the public or Private facilities that person utl I tied for recreation
activities In the previous twelve moths.
Beeches Person A Person 8 Person C Person D person E Parson F
Golf Clubs
Health Clubs
Parks
Racquot clubs
Schools
Yacht Clubs
Other
6. In Which of the followln3 Imatlons do munbers of tow tousahold work or attend whool? (Circle of I that we
applicable). Airport Industrial....... I I"Ina............ 4
Newport Cantor........... 2 Costa Hasa........ 5
Other- Newport Beech.... 3 Other (List)
7. Would Vow household be In favor of hwlng the private sector be Involved In sponsorinj specific programs or
neighborhood parks In the City? (Circle one)
Yes...................... I NO................ 2
What typo of programs or parks might yaw household favor?
8, If the City "a forced to Implement or Increase usur fees, what fool[Itlas does yaw howahold foot should be
except from such foes?
9. Listed below are few different ways In which City park and recreation money could be spent. Please rank those
few alternatives In Vow ordw of preferences. Number one would Indicate Vow highest priority and nwbor tow
yaw lowest priority.
A. Purchase additional park land,
B. 0wolop wltfinq� park land,that Is undwimproved.
C. Upend organized recreation&[ and Instruationni ;rcgrams.
D. Provide for better Perk Malntonanqo through additional equipment, supply and 1*,S�rul-1 exponditut a.
No*does your household foal park facilities in the City could be Improved?
10. Listed be$ow are three different types of passive open space areas. Ploaso rank these throe alternatives In your
ardor of preference. Number one would Indicate your highest priority and number throe your lowest priority.
A. Passive open space areas In their natural state such as
fluck Gully or Morning Canyon.
B. Passive open space areas In their natural state but with
walkways for access such as the UpW Bay or Harbor View
Nature Park.
C. Passive open space weas.th:t are landscaped such as +he
perlmater of the Selcourt d volopmeet.
Ploaso circle the number of the category which Includes your gross household Income for the previous yaw.
Loss than$15,000.................. 1 $35,000 to$54,999................. 4
$0.000 to$24,999. 2 $55,000 to $60,000 ................ 5
$25,000-to 3 (V W$80,000....................... 6
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION
E. Public and Private Facility Inventories
PUBLIC AND SCHOOL FACILITIES INVENTORY
Service Area 1 - West Newport
West Newport 4 UL Tennis
Channel Place ---
Newport Island 1/? Basket, I Picnic
38th Street 2 Basket, 1 Picnic
Lido ---
Public Beach 36 Volley
Total 4 UL Tennis, 2-1/2 Basket, 2 Picnic, 36 Volley
Service Area 2 - Balboa Peninsula
Los Arenas 2 L Tennis
2 UL Tennis
Newport Elem. 4 Basket, I S/B
Peninsula Park 1 S/B, 1 Picnic
L Street ---
West Jetty View ---
Public Beach 12 Volley
Total 2 L Tennis, 2 UL Tennis, 4 Basket, 2 S/B, 1
Picnic, 12 Volley
Service Area 3 Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands
Cliff Drive ---
Ensign View ---
Ensign School 2 Volley, 2 B/S, 4 Basket, 1 soccer multi-use
Newport Heights School 2 Volley, 2 B/S, 2 Basket, 1 soccer multi-use
Newport Harbor 2 UL Tennis, 6 L Tennis, 4 B/S,
9 Volley, 9 Basket, 1 50mx25m (2) pool , 1 soccer
multi-use
Mariners Park 2 L Tennis, I B/S, 5 picnic, 1 Volley
Mariners School 1 Basket, I B/S, 1 soccer multi-use
Galaxy ---
Westcliff View ---
Total 2 UL Tennis, 8 L Tennis, 10 B/S, 15 Basket, 14
Volley, 2 Pools, 5 picnic, 4 soccer multi-use
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Service Area 4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial
Golf Course
Bayview School 1 B/S, 1 soccer multi-use
Total I B/S, 1 soccer multi,use
Service Area 5 - Lower Bay
Private facilities
Service Area 6 - Balboa Island
Beek 1/2 Basket
Total 1/2 Basket
Service Area 7 - Eastbluff/North Ford
Eastbluff School 1 Volley, 2 B/S
CDM High 1 Soccer, 3 UL Tennis, 5 L Tennis, 3 B/S, 12
Volley, 12 Basket, 30y x 20y pool , I soccer
multi-use
Eastbluff 1 B/S, 1 soccer, 5 picnic
Total 2 soccer, 3 UL Tennis, 6 L Tennis, 6 B/S, 13
Basket, 13 Volley, 1 pool , 5 picnic, 1 soccer
multi-use
Service Area 8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt
Private Facilities
Service Area 9 - Newport Center
Private Facilities
Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar
Irvine Terrace I Basket, I B/S, 4 picnic, 1 soccer
Begonia 2 picnic
Bayside ---
CDM View ---
Inspiration Point ---
State Beach 8 Volley
Total I Basket, 1 B/So 6 picnic, 1 soccer, 8 Volley
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Service Area 11 - Harbor View
Harbor View School I B/S
Oasis 4 Picnic
CYC 2 UL Tennis, 1 Basket, 4 picnic, 2 B/S, I soccer
multi-use
SJ Hills 4 UL Tennis
Lincoln 4 B/S, 7 volley, 10-1/2 Basket, 2 soccer
multi-use
San Miguel 2 B/S, I Basket, 3 picnic
Anderson 1 soccer, 1 B/S, 2 basket, 2 volley
Total 6 UL Tennis, 9 B/S, 14-1/2 Basket, 11 picnic, 9
volley, 1 soccer, 3 soccer multi-use
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PRIVATE FACILITY INVENTORY
(POOLS AND TENNIS COURTS)
Service Area 1 - West N2W—�
Sheet 29 1 pool
30 ---
39 4 pools, 7 courts
40
41 2 pools, 1 court
Subtotal 11 pools, 8 courts
Service Area 2 Balboa Peninsula
Sheet 34 2 courts
42 ---
43 1 court
Subtotal 3 courts
Service Area 3 Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands
Sheet 15 ---
22 2 pools
31 2 pools
32 4 pools, 11 courts
Subtotal 8 pools, 11 courts
Service Area 4 Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial
Sheet 2 ---
4 3 pools, 3 courts
5 ---
7 4 pools, 4 courts (backyard)
Subtotal 7 pools, 3 courts, 4 courts (backyard)
Service Area 5 Lower Bay
Sheet 32 ---
33 3 pools, 3 courts, 2 courts (backyard)
42 3 courts
Subtotal 3 pools, 6 courts, 2 courts (backyard)
Service Area 6 Balboa Island
Sheet 33 1 pool
34 ---
Subtotal 1 pool
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Service Area 7 - Eastbluff/North Ford
Sheet 7 4 pools
8 2 pools, 19 courts
15 3 pools
16 1 pool
Subtotal 10 pools, 19 courts
Servic ea 8 g Canyon/Belcourt
SW 8E --11
eet 16 --
17 1 pool , 5 courts
24 ---
Subtotal 1 pool , 5 courts
Service Area 9 Newport Center
Sheet 16 7 pools, 8 courts
23 2 pools, 24 courts
24 2 pools, 24 courts
32 1 pool
Subtotal 12 pools, 56 courts
Service Area 10 - Corona del Mar
7heet 33 ----
34 1 pool , 1 court (backyard)
35 1 pool , 1 court (backyard)
36 1 court (backyard)
Subtotal 2 pools, 3 courts (backyard)
Service Area 11 - Harbor View
We—et 9 ---
10 3 pools, 2 courts
17 3 pools
18 1 pool , 2 courts, I court (backyard)
19 ---
24 1 pool
25 2 pools, 10 courts, 2 courts (backyard)
Subtotal 10 pools, 14 courts, 4 courts (backyard)
TOTAL 65 pools, 125 courts, 13 courts (backyard)
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F. -S-upply - Demand Analysis,
SUPPLY - DEMAND ANALYSIS
CITYWIDE SUMMARY
Public Met Private** Balance
Activity 1��Iy* Demand* Balance* Units 21a I
Tennis 225,726 1,333,377 <10107,651> <137.6> 125 <12.6>
Ballfields 319ol76 297oO86 22,090 2.1
Basketball 677,740 148,844 528,896 40.5
Volleyball 544,824 175,388 369,436 62.3 62.3
Swimming Pool 219,600 1,289,740 1�070,140 <14.3> 65 50.7
Soccer*** 276,360 262,853 13,507 <.2>
*Annualized peak participation
**Private Clubs, community association facilities and hotel-s all/
***Supply is largely multi-use fields shared with summer sports fields such as baseb
softball
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SUPPLY-DEMAND ANALYSIS
TENNIS
Private**
Public Met Units Supply Balance
Service Area Supply* Demand* Balance* (Courts) .(Courts) (Courts)
1 - West Newport 24,083 235,490 [211,4071 -26.7 8 -18.7
2 - Balboa Peninsula 28,491 78,762 E 50,2711 - 6.1 3 - 3.1
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 77,841 242,064 [164,223] -20.7 11 - 9.7
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial -0- 24,505 E 24,5051 - 3.0 3 -0-
5 - Lower Bay Private 80,755 [ 80,755] - 9.8 6 - 3.8
6 - Balboa Island -0- 74,313 [ 74,3131 - 9.0 -90 - 9.0
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 59,187 65,878 E 6,691] - .8 19 +18.2
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt Private 25,567 E 25,5671 - 3.2 5 + 1.8
9 - Newport Center Private 59,835 [ 59,8351 - 7.3 56 +48.7
10 - Corona del Mar -0- 234,759 [234,7591 -29.7 -0- -29.7
11 - Harbor View 36,124 211j449- [175,3251 -21.3 14 -7.3
-137.6 125 -12.6
*Annualized Peak Participation Days
**Private clubs, community association courts and hotels
SUPPLY-DEMAND ANALYSIS
BALLFIELDS
(Baseball and Softbal,l )
Public Met Units
.jupply* Demand Balance* (Fields)
I - West Newport -0- 90,616 E 90,616] -8.8
2 - Balboa Peninsula 20,592 15,682 4,910 + .4
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 102,960 43,701 59,259 +5.7
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial 10,296 13,901 [ 3,6051 -.3
5 - Lower Bay Private 6,386 E 6,3861 -1.5
6 - Balboa Island -0- 16,203 [ 16,2031 -1.5
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 61,776 15,508 46,268 +4.5
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt Private 3,996 [ 3o9961 -.4
9 - Newport Center Private -0- -0- -0-
10 - Corona del Mar 20,592 40,399 E 19,8071 -1.9
11 - Harbor View 102,960 50,694 520266 +5.0
+2.1
*Annualized peak Participation Days
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SUPPLY-DEMAND ANALYSIS
BASKETBALL
Public Met Units
Service Area Iupply* Demand* Balance* (Courts)
1 - West Newport 19,740 34,433 14,6931 - 1.1
2 - Balboa Peninsula 52,640 9,461 43,179 + 3.3
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 210,560 18,445 192,115 +14.6
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Comercial -0- 917 9171 - .07
5 - Lower Bay -0- 5,390 5,3901 - .4
6 - Balboa Island 6,580 21,892 [ 15,3121 - 1.2
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 171,080 4,364 166,716 +12.7
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt. -0- 2,824 [ 2,8241 - .2
9 - Newport Center -0- -0- --- -0-
10 - Corona del Mar 13,160 23,872 [ 10,7121 - .5
11 - Harbor View 203,980 27,246 176,734 +13.4
+40.5
*Annualized Peak Participation Days
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SUPPLY-DEMAND ANALYSIS
VOLLEYBALL
Public Met Units
Service Area jupply* Demand* Balance (Courts)
I - West Newport 213,192 65�002 1480190 25.0
2 - Balboa Peninsula 71�064 200070 50,994 8.6
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 82,908 34 294 48,614 8.2
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial -0- 3:B19 E 3,8191 - .6
5 - Lower Bay Private 7,170 E 7,1701 - 1.2
6 - Balboa Island -0- 13,094 [ 13,0941 - 2.2
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 76�986 3,079 73,907 12.5
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt -0- 2,377 [ 2,3771 - .4
9 - Newport Center -0- -0- -0- -0-
10 - Corona del Mar 47�376 18,121 29,255 4.9
11 - Harbor View 53,298 8,362 44,936 7.5
62.3
*Annualized Peak Participation Days
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SUPPLY-DEMAND ANALYSIS
SWIMMING POOL
Private**
Public Met Units Supply Balance
Service Area Supply* Demand* Balance* (Pools) (Pools) (Pools)
1 - West Newport -0- 209,876 [209,8761 -2.9 11 + 8.1
2 - Balboa Peninsula -0- 53,885 E 53,8851 - .7 -0- - 7.1
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 146,400 234,248 E 87,8481 -1.2 8 6.8
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial -0- 43,972 [ 43,9721 - .6 7 + 6.4
5 - Lower Bay Private 30,185 E 30,1851 - .4 3 + 2.6
6 - Balboa Island -0- 75,052 E 75,0521 -1.0 1 -0-
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 73,200 91,672 [ 18,4721 - .3 10 + 9.7
8 - Big Canyon7Belcourt Private 16,098 [ 16,0981 - .2 1 + .8
9 - Newport Center Private 47,028 [ 47,0281 - .6 12 +11.4
10 - Corona del Mar -0- 131,769 [131,7691 -1.5 2 + 0.5
11 - Harbor View -0- 355,955 [355,9551 -4.9 10 +5.1
-14.3 65 +17.7
*Annualized Peak Participation Days
**Private Clubs, Community Associations and Hotels
SUPPLY-DEMAND ANALYSIS
SOCCER*
Public Met Units
Service Area Supply Demand* Balance* (Fields)
I - West Newport -0- 24,946 E 24,9461 - 1.3
2 - Balboa Peninsula -0- 12,354 [ 12,3541 - .6
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 78,960 60,094 18,866 + 1.0
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial 19,740 11,716 E 8,0241 - .4
5 - Lower Bay -0- 5,898 E 5,8981 - .3
6 - Balboa Island -0- 5,978 [ '5�9781 - .3
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 59,220 3,188 56�032 + 2.8
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt -0- 1,196 C 1,1961 - .1
9 - Newport Center -0- -0- -0- -0-
10 - Corona del Mar 39,480 44,473 E 40993] - .3
11 - Harbor View 78,960 93,010 E 14,0501 - .7
- .2
*Supply is largely multi-use fields shared with summer sports fields such as baseball/
softball
**Annualized Peak Participation Days
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SUPPLY-DEMAND ANALYSIS
SPECIAL CONDITION
SERVICE AREAS 10 AND 11 COMBINED
CORONA DEL MAR/HARBOR VIEW
Private
Activity Supply* Demand* Balance* Units Supply** Balance
Tennis 36,125 446,208 E410,0841 -51.9 8 -43.9
Ballfields 113,256 91,093 22,163 + 2.1 -0- + 2.1
Basketball 217,140 51,118 166,022 +12.6 -0- +12.6
Volleyball 100,674 26,483 74,191 +12.4 -0- +12.4
Swimming Pool -0- 487,724 [487,7241 - 6.7 9 + 2.3
Soccer*** 118,440 137,483 E 19,4031 - 1.0 -0- - 1.0
*Annualized Peak Participation Days
**Private Clubs, community association facilities and hotels
***Supply is largely multi-use fields shared with summer sports fields such as baseball/softball
G. NRPA Analysis
COMPARISON OF EXISTING PUBLIC AND
SCHOOL FACILITIES AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY SERVICE AREA
Service Existing Public and
Area Population* School Facilities NRPA Standard Comparison
1 - West 10,428 4 Tennis 5.0 courts - 1 court
Newport - Ballfield 4.0 fields - 4 fields
2.5 Basketball 2.0 courts + .5 court
- Volleyball 2.0 courts +34 courts
36 Volleyball (beach)
- Pool 5 pool - .5 e0ol
Soccer field field
2 - Balboa 5,155 4 Tennis 2.5 courts + 1.5 courts
Peninsula 2 Ballfield 2 fields ---
4 Basketball I court + 3 courts
- Volleyball 1 court +11 court
- Pool .25 pool - .25 pool
- Soccer .50 field - .50 field
12 Volleyball (beach)
3 - Newport 12,572 10 Tennis 6.0 courts + 4 courts
Heights/ 10 Ballfield 5 fields + 5 fields
Harbor 15 Basketball 2.5 courts + 12.5 courts
Highlands 14 Volleyball 2.5 courts + 10.5 courts
50mx25m pool (2) .5 pool + 1.5 pool
4 Soccer 1 field + 3 fields
4 - Santa 2,460 - Tennis 1 court - 1 court
Ana Heights/ - Ballfield I field ---
Airport - Basketball .5 court - .5 court
Commercial - Volleyball .5 court - .5 court
- Pool .1 pool - .1 pool
- Soccer .25 field - .7 field
5 - Lower 3,684 P Tennis 2 courts
Bay R Ballfield 1.5 field
I Basketbal'I .75 court
V Volleyball, .75 court
A Pool .1 pool
T Soccer .3 field
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Comparison of Existing Public and
School Facilities and NRPA Standards
By Service Area (Continued)
Service Existing Public and
Area Population* School Facilities NRPA Standard Comparison
6 - Balboa 3,730 - Tennis 2 courts - 2 courts
Island - Ballfield 1.5 fields - 1.5 fields
.5 Basketball 1 court - .5 court
- Volleyball I court - 1 court
- Pool .1 pool - .1 pool
- Soccer .3 field - .3 field
7 - Eastbluff/ 3,969 8 Tennis 2 courts + 6 courts
North Ford 6 Ballfield 1.5 fields + 4.5 field
13 Basketball .75 court +12.25 courts
13 Volleyball .75 court +12.25 courts
30yx2Oy Pool .2 pool + .8 pool
3 Soccer .3 field + 2.7 field
8 - Big 1,540 P Tennis .75 court
Canyon/ R Ballfield .5 field
Belcourt I Basketball .3 court
V Volleyball .3 court
A Pool - pool
T Soccer .1 field
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9 - Newport 3,004 P Tennis 1.5 courts
Center R Ballfield 1 field
I Basketball .5 court
V Volleyball .5 court
A Pool i pool
T Soccer .3 field
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10 - Corona 9,304 - Tennis 4.5 courts - 4.5 courts
del Mar 2 Ballfield 3.5 fields - 1.5 fields
I Basketball 2 courts - 1.5 courts
- Volleyball 2 courts + 6 courts
- Pool .5 pool - .5 pool
2 Soccer 1 field + I field
8 Volleyball (beach)
11 - Harbor 10,613 6 Tennis 5 courts + 1 court
View 9 Ballfield 4 fields + 5 fields
14.5 Basketball 2 courts + 12.5 courts
9 Volleyball 2 courts + 7 courts
- Pool .5 pool - .5 pool
4 Soccer 1 field + 3 fields
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Comparison of E�isting Public and
School Facilities and NRPA Standards
By Service Area (Continued)
Service Existing Public and
Area Population* School Facilities NRPA Standard Comparison
10 and 11 19,917 6 Tennis 10 courts - 4 courts
Combined 11 Ballfield 8 fields + 3 fields
15.5 Basketball 4 courts +11.5 courts
17 Volleyball 4 courts +13 courts
- Pool 1 pool - pool
6 Soccer 2 fields + 4 fields
*Approximate
**General Standard
Tennis I court/2000
Basdball/Softball 1/2500
Basketball 1/5000,
Volleyball 1/5000
Pool 1/20000
Soccer 1/10000
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COMPARISON OF EXISTING PUBLIC AND
SCHOOL FACILITIES AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
TENNIS
NRPA
Service Area Supply Standard Comparison
1 - West Newport 4 5 - I
2 - Balboa Peninsula 4 2.5 +1.5
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 10 6 + 4
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial -- 1 - I
5 - Lower Bay 2 - 2
6 - Balboa Island -- 2 - 2
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 8 2 + 6
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt -- .75 -.75
9 " Newport Center 1.5 -1.5
10 - Corona del Mar -- 4.5 -4.5
11 - Harbor View 6 5 + 1
-.25
G-4
COMPARISON OF EXISTING PUBLIC AND
SCHOOL FACILITIES AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
BALLFIELDS
(Baseball and Softball )
NRPA
Service Area Supply Standard Comparison
1 - West Newport -- 4 - 4
2 - Balboa Peninsula 2 2 ---
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 10 5 + 5
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Comercial 1 1 ----
5 - Lower Bay -- 1.5 1.5
6 - Balboa Island -- 1.5 -1.5
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 6 1.5 +4.5
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt -- .5 -.5
9 - Newport Center -- I - 1
10 - Corona del Mar 2 3.5 -1.5
11 - Harbor View 9 4 + 5
+4.5
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COMPARISON OF EXISTING PUBLIC AND
SCHOOL FACILITIES AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
BASKETBALL
NRPA
Service Area Supply Standard Comparison
1 - West We—wport —1.5 2 —5
2 - Balboa Peninsula 4 + 3
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 15 2.5 +12.5
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial --- .5 - .5
5 - Lower Bay --- .75 - .75
6 - Balboa Island .5 1 - .5
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 13 .75 +12.25
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt --- .3 - .3
9 - Newport Center .5 - .5
10 - Corona del Mar 1 2 - 1
11 - Harbor View 14.5 2 +12.5
+36.2
G-6
COMPARISON OF EXISTING PUBLIC AND
SCHOOL FACILITIES AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
VOLLEYBALL
NRPA
Service Area Standard Comparison
I - West Newport 36 2 +34
2 - Balboa Peninsula 12 1 +ii
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 14 2.5 +10.5
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Comercial --- .5 - .5
5 - Lower Bay --- .75 - .75
6 - Balboa Island --- 1 - I
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 13 .75 +12.25
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt --- .3 - .3
9 - Newport Center --- .5 - .5
10 - Corona del Mar 8 2 + 6
11 - Harbor View 9 2 + 7
+77.7
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COMPARISON OF EXISTING'PUBLIC AND
SCHOOL FACILITIES AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
�POOLS
NRPA
Service Area Supply Standard Comparison
1 - West Newport --- .5 - .5
2 - Balboa Peninsula --- .25 - .25
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 2* .5 + 1.5
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial --- .1
5 - Lower Bay --- .1
6 - Balboa Island --- .1
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 1 .2 + .8
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt --- --- ---
9 - Newport Center --- .1 .1
10 - Corona del Mar --- .5 .5
11 - Harbor View --- .5 + .5
+ .15
*The Newport Harbor High School pool , due to its large size, is equivalent to
two pools for the purpose of this analysis.
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COMPARISON OF EXISTING PUBLIC AND
SCHOOL FACILITIES AND NRPA STANDARDS
,BY ACTIVITY
SOCCER
NRPA
Service Area Supply Standard Comparison
I - West Newport ---
2 - Balboa Peninsula --- .5 .5
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 4 1 + 3
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial 1 .25 + .75
5 - Lower Bay --- .3 - .3
6 - Balboa Island --- .3 - .3
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 3 .3 + 2.7
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt --- .1 +' .1
9 - Newport Center --- .3 - .3
10 - Corona del Mar 2 1 + I
11 - Harbor View 4 1 + 3
+ 7.95
G-9
COMPARISON OF EXISTING PUBLIC AND
SCHOOL FACILITIES AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
SPECIAL CONDITION-SERVICE AREAS 10 AND 11
COMBINED
CORONA DEL MAR/HARBOR VIEW
Activity Standard Compari.son
Tennis 9.5 - 3.5
Ballfields 10 7.5 + 2.5
Basketball 15.5 4 +11.5
Volleyball 17 4 +13.0
Swiming Pool -0- 1 - 1.0
Soccer 6 2 + 4.0
G-10'
COMPARISON OF EXISTING PUBLIC
FACILITIES AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY SERVICE AREA
(WITHOUT SCHOOL FACILITIES)
Service
Area Population* Existing Facilities NRPA Standard** Comparison
1 - West 10,428 4 Tennis 5.0 courts - 1 court
Newport - Ballfield 4.0 fields - 4 fields
1.5 Basketball 2.0 courts - .5 court
36 Volleyball 2.0 courts +34 courts
- Pool .5 pool - .5 pool
- Soccer 1 field - I field
2 - Balboa 5,155 4 Tennis 2.5 courts - 1.5 courts
Peninsula 1 Ballfield 2 fields - I field
- Basketball 1 court - 1 court
12 Volleyball I court +11 court
- Pool .25 pool - .25 pool
- Soccer .5 field - .5 field
3 - Newport 12,572 - Tennis 6 courts - 6 courts
Heights/Harbor 1 Ballfield 5 fields - 4 fields
Highlands - Basketball 2.5 courts - 2.5 courts
1 Volleyball 2.5 courts + 1.5 courts
- Pool .5 ?001 - .5 pool
- Soccer 1 field - 1 field
4 - Santa Ana 2,460 - Tenni's I court - I court
Heights/Airport - Ballfield 1 field - I field
Commercial - Basketball .5 court - .5 court
- Volleyball .5 court - .5 court
- Pool i pool - .1 pool
- Soccer .25 field - .25 field
5 - Lower Bay 3,684 P Tennis 2 courts
R Bal 1 f i eld 1.5 field
I Basketball .75 court
V Volleyball .75 court
A Pool .1 pool
T Soccer .3 field
E
6 - Balboa 3,730 - Tennis 2 courts - 2 courts
Island - Ballfield 1.5 field - 1.5 field
.5 Basketball 1 court - .5 court
- Volleyball 1 court - 1 court
- Pool .1 pool - .1 pool
- Soccer .3 field - .3 field
G-11
Comparison of Existing Public
Facilities and NRPA Standards
By Service Area
(Without School Facilities) (Continued)
Service
Area Population* Existing Facilitjes NRPA Standard** Comparison
7 - Eastbluff/ 3,969 - Tennis 2 courts - 2 courts
North Ford I Ballfield 1.5 fields - .5 fields
1 Basketball .75 court + .25 courts
1 Volleyball .75 court + .25 courts
- Pool .2 pool - .2 pool
- Soccer .3 field - .3 field
8 - Big Canyon/ 1,540 P Tennis .75 court
Belcourt R Ballfield .5 field
I Basketball .3 court
V Volleyball .3 court
A Pool 0 pool
T Soccer .1 field
E
9 - Newport 3,004 P Tennis 1.5 court
Center R - Ballfield 1 field
I - Basketball .5 court
V - Volleyball .5 court
A - Pool .1 pool
T - Soccer .3 field
10 - Corona 9,304 - Tennis 4.5 courts - 4.5 courts
del Mar I Ballfield 3.5 fields - 2.5 fields
1 Basketball 2 courts - I court
8 Volleyball 2 courts + 6 courts
- Pool .5 pool - .5 pool
1 Soccer 1 field
11 - Harbor 10,613 6 Tennis 5 courts + 1 court
View 2 Ballfield 4 fields - 2 fields
3 Basketball 2 courts + 1 court
- Volleyball 2 courts - 2 courts
- Pool .5 pool - .5 pool
1 Soccer I field ---
G-12
Comparison of Existing Public
Facilities and� NRPA Standards
By Service Area
(Without School Facilities) (Continued)
Service
Area Population* Existing Facilities NRPA Standard** Comparison
10 and 11 19,917 6 Tennis 10 courts - 4 courts
Combined 3 Ballfield 8 fields - 5 fields
4 Basketball 4 courts ---
- Volleyball 4 courts - 4 courts
- Pool 1 pool - 1 pool
2 Soccer 2 fields ---
*Approximate
**General Standard
Tennis 1/2000
Baseball/Softball 1/2500
Basketball 1/5000
Volleyball 1/5000
Pool 1/20000
Soccer 1/10000
G-13
COMPARISON OF EXISTING FACILITIES
AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
(WITHOUT SCHOOL FACILITIES)
TENNIS
NRPA
Service Area Supply Standard Comparison
I - West Newport 4 5 - I
2 - Balboa Peninsula 4 2.5 + 1.5
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands -- 6 6
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commerci'al 1 1
5 - Lower Bay 2 2
6 - Balboa Island 2 2
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 2 2
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt .75 - .75
9 - Newport Center 1.5 - 1.5
10 - Corona del Mar -- 4.5 - 4.5
11 - Harbor View 6 5 + 1
-18.25
G-14
COMPARISON OF EXISTING FACILITIES
AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
(WITHOUT SCHOOL FACILITIES)
BALLFIELDS
(Baseball and Softball )
NRPA
Service Area Standard Comparison
1 - West Newport 4 - 4
2 - Balboa Peninsula 1 2 - 1
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 1 5 - 4
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial -- I - 1
5 - Lower Bay 1.5 - 1.5
6 - Balboa Island 1.5 - 1.5
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 1 1.5 - .5
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt .75 - .75
9 - Newport Center -- 1 - 1
10 - Corona del Mar 1 3.5 - 2.5
11 - Harbor View 2 4 - 2
-19.75
G-15
COMPARISON OF EXISTING FACILITIES
AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
(WITHOUT SCHOOL FACILITIES)
13ASKETBALL
NRPA
Service Area. Supply Standard Comparison
1 - West Newport 1.5 2
2 - Balboa Peninsula --- 1
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands --- 2.5 - 2.5
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial --- .5 - .5
5 - Lower Bay --- .75 - .75
6 - Balboa Island .5 1 - .5
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford 1 .75 + .25
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt --- .3 - .3
9 - Newport Center --- .5 - .5
10 - Corona del Mar 3 2 - 1
11 - Harbor View 3 2 + 1
6.3
G-16
COMPARISON OF EXISTING FACILITIES
AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
(WITHOUT SCHOOL FACILITIES)
VOLLEYBALL
NRPA
Service Area Supply Standard Comparison
1 West Newport 36 2 + 34
2 Balboa Peninsula 12 1 + 11
3 Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands 1 2.5 - 1.5
4 Santa Ana Heights/Airport Comercial --- .5 - .5
5 Lower Bay --- .75 - .75
6 Balboa Island --- 1 - 1
7 Eastbluff/North Ford 1 .75 + .25
8 Big Canyon/Belcourt --- .3 - .3
9 Newport Center --- .5 - .5
10 Corona del Mar 8 2 + 6
11 Harbor View --- 2 - 2
-11.3
G-17
COMPARISON OF EXISTING FACILITIES
AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
(WITHOUT SCHOOL FACILITIES)
POOL
NRPA
Service Area Standard Comparison,
1 - West Newport --- .5 - .5
2 - Balboa Peninsula --- .25 - .25
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands --- .5 - .5
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial --- .1 - .1
5 - Lower Bay --- .1 - .1
6 - Balboa Island --- .1 - .1
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford --- .2 - .2
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt --- --- ---
9 - Newport Center --- .1 - .1
10 - Corona del Mar --- .5 - .5
11 - Harbor View --- .5 - .5
- 2.85
G-18
COMPARISON OF EXISTING FACILITIES
AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
(WITHOUT SCHOOL FACILITIES)
SOCCER
NRPA
Service Area Supply Standard Comparison
I - West Newport --- 1 - 1
2 - Balboa Peninsula --- .5 - .5
3 - Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands --- 1 - 1
4 - Santa Ana Heights/Airport Comercial --- .25 - .25
5 - Lower Bay --- .3 - .3
6 - Balboa Island --- .3 - .3
7 - Eastbluff/North Ford --- .3 - .3
8 - Big Canyon/Belcourt --- .1 - .1
9 - Newport Center --- .3 - .3
10 " Corona del Mar 1 1 -0-
11 - Harbor View 1 1 -0-
- 4.05
G"19
COMPARISON OF EXISTING FACILITIES
AND NRPA STANDARDS
BY ACTIVITY
(WITHOUT SCHOOL FACILITIES)
SPECIAL CONDITION SERVICE AREAS 10 AND 11
COMBINED
CORONA DEL MAR/HARBOR VIEW
Activity Supply Standard Comparison
Tennis 6 9.5 -3.5
Ballfields 3 7.5 -4.5
Basketball 4 4 -0-
Volleyball 8 4 +4.0
Swimming Pool -0- 1 -1.0
Soccer 2 2 -0-
G-20
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENT
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE AND SCOPE
LEGAL AUTHORITY
Open Space Element- Code Section 65302(c)
Reception Element- Code Section 65303(a)
AGENCIES INVOLVED
Community Services Department
Park,Beaches, and Recreation Commission
Planning Department and Planning Commission
Public Works Department/Bicycle Trails Citizens Advisory Committee
General Services-Building and Field Maintenance
Marine Department-Marine Safety and Tidelands Operations
Newport Mesa Unified School District
California Department of Fish and Game
California Coastal Commission
Previous Studies
Technical Supplement October, 1984
E)(ISTING CONDITIONS
Regional Context
Community Leisure Patterns
Demographic Characteristics
Age
Economic Status
Education
Health
Climate
Available Facilities and Programs
Weekend/Weekday
Time of Day
Awareness of Leisure Opportunities
Leisure Time Preference
Environmental Characteristics
Environmentally Sensitive Areas
Demographic Characteristics
Median Age
Age Breakdown
Job Categories
Service Areas
Service Area 1 --West Newport
Location--West Newport,Newport Shores
Census Tracts
635.00
636.01
636.03
Population--??
Service Area 2--Balboa Peninsula
Location--Lower Peninsula
Census Tracts
628.00
Population-- ??
Service Area 3 --Newport Heights/Harbor Highlands
Location--Newport Heights, Harbor Highlands, Dover Shores
Census Tracts
634.00
630.00
631.03
Population-- ??
Service Area 4 -- Santa Ana Heights/Airport Commercial
Location-- Santa Ana Heights, John Wayne Airport Area
Census Tracts
630.01
631.01
Population--??
Service Area 5 --Lower Bay
Location--Lido Harbor, Linda Island, and Bay Shores
Census Tracts
629.00
630.05
Population--??
Service Area 6 --Balboa Island
Location--Balboa Island
Census Tracts
630.06
Population-- ??
Service Area 7 --Eastbluff/North Ford
Location--Eastbluff,North Ford
Census Tracts
630.04
630.7
Population--??
Service Area 8 --Big Canyon/Belcourt
Location--Big Canyon,Belcourt
Census Tracts
630.07
Population-- ??
Service Area 9 --Newport Center
Location--Newport Center,Park Newport
Census Tracts
630.04
630.08
Population--??
Service Area 10 Corona del Mar
Location Corona del Mar, Irvine Terrace
Census Tracts
627.00
Population-- ??
Service Area I I Harbor View
Location Harbor View 11ills, Spyglass, Harbor Ridge
Census Tracts
626.17
626.18
Population-- ??
School District Enrollment Projections
Schools
Anderson
Eastbluff
Harbor View
Mariners
Newport
Newport Heights
Ensign
Lincoln
CDM-HS
NH-HS
Aquatic Facilities
Beach Areas
State Beach
Big Corona
Little Corona
Peninsula
Harbor Area
Marine Support Facilities
Launching Facilities
Gas Stations
Pump Out Stations
Parking Facilities
Rest Rooms
Showers
Concessions
Educational Facilities
BoatRental
Residential Piers
Commercial Piers
Moorings
Boat Ramps
Newport Aquatic Center
Parks and Recreation Cost Assessment
General Services
Building Maintenance
Field Maintenance
Public Safety(Marine)
Marine Safety
Tidelands Operations
Community Services
Recreation Division
Parks and Parkways Division
Senior Citizens Division
Existing Element
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE RESOURCES
Existing Facilities
Potential Recreation and Open Sites
Intensification Opportunities
NEEDS ANALYSIS
User Survey
Business Survey
Supply-Demand Analysis
California Outdoor Recreation Resources Plan
National Recreational and Park Association Standards
Local Coastal Program
Public Participation Comparison
Role of Private Facilities
Park Need by Population
IDENTIFICATION OF NEEDS
Summary of Issues
Summary ofNeeds
Regional, Citywide and Service Area Needs
ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS
Analysis of Alternative Plans
Analysis of Potential Sites
ANALYSIS OF STANDARDS
Existing Parklands
Existing Regional Facilities
National Recreation and Park Association Standards
L
Alk CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE SURVEY
1. Do you rent/own your home? (circle one)
2. The objective of this question Is to obtain a demographic profile of your household, Consider anyone who was a
member of your household for more than six weeks during the previous twelve months. Please match each of the two
characteristics for every mernber of your household by using the codes listed below.
The column headings (A, B, C, etc.) given to members of your household wil I be used as "labeisn In questions
throughout the survey.
Age Groups Sex
Code Number Groupings M Male
1 0-5 F Female
2 6-10
3 11-18
4 19-30
5 31-40
6 41-55
7 55-65
8 66 and over
Person A Person B Person C Person D Person E Person F
Age
Sex
3. For those members of your household who do not make use of either public or private recreation or open space
facilities Indicate why by circling the appropriate responses below (circle all that are applicable).
Facilities are too crowded................ I Available programs are Inappropriate.......... 5
Have no time for recreation............... 2 Facilities are too far away................... 6
Age or health prohibits................... 3 Other (List)
Available facilities are Inadequate....... 4
4. This Is a two part question that will determine what recreational activities your household participates In, and how
often.
a) Use the letter labels in question #2 to fill In the blanks for activities your household has been Involved
In.
b) Note how often that person has participated in these activities using the table below. Put the code right
next to the letter labels.
Frequency of Participation
Code Number Groupings
1 2 times per year
2 2 to 3 times per 6 month per led
3 1 time per month
4 3 to 4 times per month
5 2 or more times per wiek
ACTIVITIES: PROGRAMS:
Baseball/Softball Park Visiting Adult Sports League
Basketball (Indoor) Picnicking AYSO
Basketball (Outdoor) Pool Swimming Boys Club of Harbor
Beach Visitation - Summer Powerboating Area
(including swimming) Sailboarding Boy Scouts
Beach Visitation - Winter Sailing Dancercise/Aerobics
(including swimming) Skin and Scuba Diving Girl Scouts
Bicycling Soccer Harbor Area Baseball
Fishing Surfing (Board Sailing
Football and Body) Sea Scouts
Golfing Skateboarding Special Activity
Horseback Riding Tennis Classes
Jogging V.olleyball (Indoor) Swimming
Lawn Bowling Volleyball (Outdoor) Tennis
Other (List) Youth Sports
Other (List)
PLEASE TURN PAGE
The Intent of this quest I on Is to dGterm In a what recreation fac I I It lea are be Ing used. Beneath each person's label
simply write the name or approximate location of the public or private facilities that person utilized for recreation
activities In the previous twelve months.
Person A Person B Person C Person P Person E Person F
Beaches
Golf Clubs
Health Clubs
Parks
Racquet Clubs
Schools
Yacht Clubs
Other
6. In which of the following locations do members of your household work or attend school? (Circle al I that are
applicable) .
Airport Industrial ....... I Irvine............ 4
Newport Center........... 2 Costa Mesa........ 5
Other - Newport Beach.... 3 other (List)
7. Would your household be In favor of having the private sector be Involved In sponsoring specific prograns or
neighborhood parks In the City? (Circle one)
yes...................... I No................ 2
What type of programs or parks might your household favor?
8. If the City was forced to Implement or Increase user fees, what facilities does your household feel should be
exempt from such fees?
Listed -below are four different ways In which City park and recreation money could be spent. Please rank these
four alternatives In your order of preferences. Number one would Indicate your highest priority and number four
your lowest priority.
A. Purchase additional park land.
B. Develop existing park land that Is underimproved .
C. Expand organized recreational and instructional programs.
D. Provide for better park maintenance through additional equipment, supply and rersonn.-I expenditui os.
How does your household feel park facilities In the City could be Improved?
10. Listed below are three different types of passive open space areas. Please rank these three alternatives In your
order of preference. Number one would indicate your highest priority and number three your lowest priority.
A. Passive open space areas In their natural state such as
Buck Gully or Morning Canyon.
B. Passive open space areas In their natural state but with
walkways for access such as the Upper Bay or Harbor View
Nature Park.
C. Passive open space areas- that are landscaped such as the
perimeter of the Belcourt development.
Please circle the number of the category which Includes your gross household incane for the previous year.
Less than $15,000.................. 1 $35 000 to $54,999................. 4
$15,000 to $24,999................. 2 $55:000 to $80,000................. 5
$25,000 to $34,999................. 3 Over $80,000....................... 6
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION