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Home My WebLink About1688 - RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF CA_ADD "FF" OVERLAY DISTRICT TO THE SAH SPECIFIC PC AND APPLY OVERLAY TO THE SELECTED FIRE STATION SITERESOLUTION NO. 1688 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A FIRE FACILITY ( "FF ") OVERLAY DISTRICT TO THE SANTA ANA HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN TEXT AND TO APPLY SAID OVERLAY TO THE SELECTED FIRE STATION SITE (PA 2006 -033) WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach intends to construct a fire station on a site encompassing two lots at the northwest corner of Mesa Drive and Acacia Street; and WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Title 20 to add a "Fire Facility" overlay designation to the Santa Ana Heights Speck Plan text and to apply the designation to the selected fire station site; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the code amendment and zone change are categorically exempt from the need for environmental review per Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 5: "Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations') because the overlay district can apply only to the subject site per the provisions of the amendment; and WHEREAS, on February 23, 2006, the Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach held a public hearing regarding the proposed project; and WHEREAS, the public was duly notified of the public hearing. THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY FINDS, RESOLVE AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS: Section 1: a. The amendment is consistent with the General Plan. b. The proposed amendment to the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan portion of the Zoning Code provides for a needed fire station facility in a location which will not significantly impact residential or other land uses. c. The amendment will be compatible with the neighborhood and will not adversely affect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community because the operation of the facility will be subject to a policy approved by the Planning Director after a public meeting is held. Section 2: In light of the preceding findings, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council approve CA 2006 -002, consisting of an amendment to Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code to add a "Fire Facility" overlay designation to the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan, as set out in Exhibit "ZA -1 ", attached hereto, and to apply the designation to the selected fire station site in the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan, as shown on Exhibit "M-1" attached hereto. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 23rd DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2006. AYES: Eaton, Hawkins, Cole, Toerge, Tucker. McDaniel and Henn NOES: None ABSTAIN: None BY �� Michael Toerge, Chairman BY EXHIBIT ZA -1: Amendment to Zoning Code Relating to the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan IN MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 20, Chapter 20.44.071 is hereby added to read as follows: 20.44.071 Fire Facility Overlay District A. Purpose. The Fire Facility ( "FF ") Overlay District shall be established solely to provide for municipal fire protection and a municipal fire training center that serves residents and businesses in and around Newport Beach and surrounding communities. The District shall allow a municipal fire station, a classroom -style fire training room, and a municipal Fire Training Center ( "FTC') that includes one four -story training tower. The tower may be of a height and design that will allow Fire Department personnel to train for fire suppression and rescue activities that could reasonably occur within the city limits of Newport Beach, given the height and size of residential and commercial buildings in the city. In no instance shall the FF Overlay District be assigned to properties that do not directly involve municipal fire suppression and municipal fire training activities. B. Principal Uses Permitted. A municipal fire station, a fire training classroom, and a municipal FTC only are permitted within the Business Park District when assigned an "FF" overlay designation, subject to the approval of a Use Permit by the Planning Director. C. Site Development Standards. 1. Building Height: The maximum building height for a FTC in the FF overlay shall be forty -five (45) feet above nearest adjacent grade to the top of parapet, top of ridge, and top of miscellaneous building elements such as mechanical roof screens, guardrails, cowels, vents, and antennae. The maximum height for other structures shall be per Specific Plan BP District criteria in Section 20.44.050 F.4. 2. Building Design. All buildings, including the FTC, shall maintain a consistent design theme through the use of similar and compatible building materials, finishes, and colors. A Materials and Colors Palette for all buildings, including the FTC, shall be reviewed by SAHPAC and approved by the City Council. SAHPAC shall be notified and may review any proposed changes to the approved Materials and Colors Palette. 3. Lighting. Fixed or permanent lighting on the site shall comply with the following: a. Lighting shall be in compliance with applicable standards of the Zoning Code. Exterior on -site lighting shall be shielded and confined within site boundaries. No direct rays or glare are permitting to shine onto public streets or adjacent sites or to create a public nuisance. "Walpak" type fixtures are not permitted. Parking area lighting shall have zero cut -off fixtures and light standards shall not exceed twenty -five (25) feet in height. b. The site shall not be excessively illuminated based on the luminance recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, or, if in the opinion of the Planning Director, the illumination creates an unacceptable negative impact on surrounding land uses or environmental resources. The 3 Planning Director may order the dimming of light sources or other remediation upon finding that the site is excessively illuminated. c. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare a photometric study in conjunction with a final lighting plan for approval by the Planning Department. d. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or final building permits, the applicant shall schedule an evening inspection by the Code and Water Quality Enforcement Division to confirm control of light and glare. 4. Fire water spray. Training operations involving water shall be conducted in a manner that minimizes water overspray on adjacent properties or vehicles. Where overspray has been conclusively determined by the City's Risk Manager to have impacted property or vehicles, the City shall address potential impacts via the City's claims process. 5. Facility Operations Policy. The Fire Chief shall develop, subject to the Planning Director's approval following one public meeting with the surrounding community, an FTC Operations Policy that shall govern the operations of the facility(s). Any changes to or deviations from the approved FTC Operations Policy that constitute an intensification of use or a recurring nuisance to the surrounding community must be approved by the Planning Director after a public meeting and an advisory vote by PAC. The Policy shall generally identify: a. Hours and days of operation for the FTC, including any night -time or weekend training activities; b. The City's policy regarding allowing outside agencies to use the FTC, c. The Fire Department's planned use of water, smoke, or imitation smoke; and d. A plan to inform the surrounding community via electronic means, such as a Web site notification, if a specific training exercise may add to noise, traffic, or other activity levels outside of normal training patterns. 6. Other Standards. All other site development standards shall follow the Business Park District's site development standards as shown in Chapter 20.44.050. D. District Location. The FF Overlay District shall be confined to the properties at 20401 Acacia Street and at 1971 Mesa Drive, and the overlay District is hereby applied to said properties on Exhibit 20.44 -1 (Land Use Map) in the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan, as shown on Exhibit "M -1 ", attached hereto. If such properties are consolidated into one address, the Overlay shall apply to the single consolidated property. 4 aS W Z J Z LLI H a u� UZ LLO La W a� U) U) w = LL 0 Z Z O Z J Q � Q W H0 Z LL aLL LLI W Q S� M` X W Y .�...._., _ N X Q u•.. w . Q .. ice' E.' i. LU n � a; . .. m _ .. .... .u� ... LL Y ... /xA ui CL t Zx QI W Q Q 'JF •:M Z LL uj µ Y/ k M