HomeMy WebLinkAbout1708 - ADOPT MND, APPROVE UP AND TS_500-540 SUPERIOR AVENUERESOLUTION NO. 1708
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ADOPTING MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION (SCH NO. 2006 - 101105) &
APPROVING USE PERMIT NO. 2006 -010 AND TRAFFIC
STUDY NO. 2006 -001 FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 -540
SUPERIOR AVENUE (PA2006 -113).
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Newport Beach Healthcare Center, LLC
requesting approval of Use Permit No. 2006 -010 and Traffic Study No. 2006 -001, with
respect to properties located at 500 -540 Superior Avenue, more specifically located west
of Newport Boulevard, east of Superior Avenue, and north of Dana Road, to allow the
conversion of 97,000 square feet of research and development (R &D) /general office
use to medical office use. The request also includes the demolition of an existing
building and the construction of an additional parking structure that exceeds the
maximum building bulk limitation for the site. Additionally, the applicant requests
approval of a traffic study pursuant to the City of Newport Beach Traffic Phasing
Ordinance (TPO); and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on December 7, 2006 in the City Hall
Council Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time,
place and purpose of the meting was given in accordance with the Municipal Code.
Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to and considered by the Planning
Commission at this meeting; and
WHEREAS, the proposed medical office use, pursuant to the conditions which it
will be operated and maintained, is consistent with the Medical Commercial Office (CO-
M) land use designation of the 2006 Updated General Plan Land Use Element, which
provides primarily for medical- related offices, other professional offices, retail, short-
term convalescent and long -term care facilities, research labs, and similar uses. The
project site, in particular, is allocated a precise development limitation of 350,000
square feet of floor area. The proposed intensity of development with the demolition of
an existing 89,079 square foot building and the proposed medical office use is
consistent with this designation; and
WHEREAS, the proposed medical office use, pursuant to the conditions which it
will be operated and maintained, is consistent with the previous General Industry (GI)
land use designation of the amended 1988 General Plan Land Use Element, which
limited the site to a variable floor area ratio (FAR) of 0.5/0.75 and was intended to
accommodate research and development, manufacturing and professional services.
Permitted uses included manufacturing, research and development, warehousing,
wholesale sales, professional services offices, service retail, and restaurants. The
proposed intensity of development (0.472 total weighted FAR) with the demolition of an
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existing 89,079 square foot building and the proposed medical office use is consistent
with this designation; and
WHEREAS, the subject property is located within the M -1 -A (Controlled
Manufacturing) zoning district which provides for a wide range of moderate to low intensity
industrial uses and limited accessory and ancillary commercial and office uses. Business
and Professional Office uses are permitted within the M-1 -A zone, with the exception that
medical offices require the approval of a use permit. The proposed project is consistent
with this designation and complies with all development standards with the exception of
building bulk. With the implementation of the new CO -M land use designation, the zoning
of the site will change to one that will facilitate medical office use and the project should
not conflict with future zoning implementation; and
WHEREAS, a traffic study for the proposed project has been prepared and
approved in compliance with Chapter 15.40 (Traffic Phasing Ordinance) of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code for the following reasons:
1. A traffic study, entitled, "City of Newport Beach, Hoag Healthcare Center Traffic
Impact Analysis dated September 27, 2006" was prepared by Kunzman
Associates for the project in compliance with Chapter 15.40 of the Municipal
Code (Traffic Phasing Ordinance).
2. Trip generation rates were developed from two sources. The City of Newport
Beach trip generation rates are derived from the Newport Beach Traffic Analysis
Model ( "NBTAM ") and were used for analysis of Newport Beach intersections.
The City of Costa Mesa trip generation rates are derived from the Institute of
Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation, 7t" Edition (2003) and were used for
evaluation of Costa Mesa intersections. The Traffic Phasing Ordinance ( "TPO ")
analysis was required only for primary intersections in the City of Newport Beach.
For the purposes of studying the cumulative impacts, the traffic study analyzed
intersections in the City of Costa Mesa, utilizing the ITE trip generation rates.
3. The traffic study indicates that the project will increase traffic on eight of nine
studied primary intersections in the City of Newport Beach by one percent (1 %)
or more during peak hour periods one year after the completion of the project.
4. Utilizing the Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) analysis specified by the
Traffic Phasing Ordinance, the traffic study determined that the eight primary
intersections identified will continue to operate at satisfactory levels of service as
defined by the Traffic Phasing Ordinance, and no mitigation is required.
5. The traffic study also performed a cumulative traffic analysis, including an analysis
of seven intersections in the City of Costa Mesa. Reasonably foreseeable projects
and approved projects that are not included in the committed project list were
added to project related traffic and evaluated. The conclusion of this analysis also
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indicates that there will be a less than significant impact to traffic circulation and that
no mitigation is required.
6. Based on the weight of the evidence in the administrative record, including the
traffic study, the implementation of the proposed mix of uses will neither cause
nor make worse an unsatisfactory level of traffic service at any impacted primary
intersection.
7. Construction of the project will be completed within sixty (60) months of this
approval, or the approval of a new traffic study will be required.
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) have
been prepared in compliance with the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State
CEQA Guidelines; and, City Council Policy K -3. The Draft MND was circulated for public
comment between October 16 and November 14, 2006. Comments were received from
the California State Department of Transportation, Rosamond U. Hall, the City of Costa
Mesa, Leibold, McClendon & Mann, P.C., Department of Toxic Substances Control,
Richard Smith and the Southern California Association of Governments. The contents of
the environmental document, including comments on the document, have been
considered in the various decisions on this project; and
WHEREAS, on the basis of the entire environmental review record, the proposed
project will have a less than significant impact upon the environment and there are no
known substantial adverse affects on human beings that would be caused. Additionally,
there are no long -term environmental goals that would be compromised by the project,
nor cumulative impacts anticipated in connection with the project. The mitigation
measures identified and incorporated in the Mitigated Monitoring and Reporting
Program are feasible and reduce potential environmental impacts to a less than
significant level; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that judicial challenges to the City's
CEQA determinations and approvals of land use projects are costly and time
consuming. In addition, project opponents often seek an award of attorneys' fees in
such challenges. As project applicants are the primary beneficiaries of such approvals,
it is appropriate that such applicants should bear the expense of defending against any
such judicial challenge, and bear the responsibility for any costs, attorneys' fees, and
damages which may be awarded to a successful challenger; and
WHEREAS, the maximum building bulk limitation for the sit is the base floor area
limit (0.5) plus 0.25 for a maximum of 0.75, or 447,295 square feet. The proposed
project consists of a total of three buildings and two 4 -level parking structures, resulting
in a total bulk area of 747,202 square feet. A use permit for the increased building bulk
has been prepared and approved in accordance with Section 20.63.060 (Floor Area
Ratios and Building Bulk) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, for the following
reasons:
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1. The increased development will not create abrupt changes in scale with
development in the surrounding area because the proposed parking structure will
not exceed the height of the existing building it replaces and should therefore not
be considered an intrusive element within the area. The location of the new
parking structure backs up to the existing City Yard and is proposed to be
screened from Newport Boulevard with trees and landscaping. The proposed
parking structure is located farthest from the existing residential development to
the south and is separated by abutting streets, existing multi -story buildings,
parking areas and landscaping within the overall campus. The parking structure
has been designed to be open with natural ventilation and one floor located
below grade. The use of glass and perforated metal panels on the parking
structure will provide a 'transparency" that will help break up the visual massing
of the building.
2. The proposed parking structure will be compatible with the surrounding area
since it is located adjacent to the city corporate yard and separated from nearby
residential uses by abutting streets, parking areas and open space. The project
will substitute a new parking structure in place of the demolished office building
and will not significantly change the existing visual character or quality of the site
or its surroundings. Additionally, the proposed parking structure will support the
increased parking needs of the existing R &D /general offices uses and proposed
medical office use by providing additional parking opportunities.
3. The increased development will not result in significant impairment of public
views as public views do not exist through the site.
4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed development as it is located in a
fully developed and urbanized area, and does not contain any sensitive habitat or
natural resources. The site itself is developed with 4 R &D /office buildings, a large
parking structure, and surface parking. Although the property is devoid of slopes,
the site is bounded by a 25- to 30 -foot descending slope along the eastern
property boundary. However, the proposed parking structure is located
approximately 60 feet from the top of the slope at its nearest point. Therefore, the
potential for gross instability of the slope affecting the parking structure is low,
especially since the existing building is located in the same position and has not
experienced an subsidence issues to date. An initial study has been prepared
which considered all physical aspects of the project including setbacks, site
access, landscaping, open space, building height, available parking, and
available utilities, and determined that no significant environmental impacts
should occur as a result of project implementation.
WHEREAS, the proposed project, pursuant to the conditions under which it will
be operated and maintained, will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort, or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to the
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neighborhood of such use; and will not be detrimental to the properties or improvements
in the vicinity or to the general welfare of the City for the following reasons:
1. Medical office use is permitted within the Medical Commercial Office (CO -M)
General Plan land use designation, as well as the Controlled Manufacturing (M-
1-A) Zoning District, with the approval of a use permit.
2. The parking structure is located adjacent to the City's Corporate Yard and is
separated from residential uses by abutting streets, parking areas, and open
space within the overall campus.
3. The proposed parking structure has been designed to be consistent and
compatible with the existing development through building height, massing, and
architectural character, and as a result, will remain much the same as the
existing development and will not be perceived as additional bulk on site.
4. The project is proposed to provide a total of 1,985 parking spaces on -site,
exceeding the minimum code requirement by 763 spaces, thereby providing
sufficient parking to accommodate the proposed uses.
5. The Traffic Engineering Department has reviewed the proposed shuttle operation
and has approved a safe route and operation that will avoid travel adjacent to
residences and convalescent homes.
6. The traffic study has determined that the increased traffic generated as a result
of project implementation will not result in significant impacts to intersections or
traffic circulation in the City of Newport Beach, nor affect intersections in the City
of Costa Mesa.
7. An environment review and analysis was performed for the project and was
determined that no environmental impacts would occur as a result of project
implementation.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION HEREBY RESOLVES AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach does hereby
find, on the basis of the whole record, that there is no substantial evidence that the project
will have a significant effect on the environment and that the Mitigated Negative
Declaration reflects the Planning Commission's independent judgment and analysis. The
Planning Commission hereby adopts Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH No. 2006-
101105, including the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program attached as Exhibit
"A ". The document and all material, which constitute the record upon which this
decision was based, are on file with the Planning Department, City Hall, 3300 Newport
Boulevard, Newport Beach, California.
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Section 2. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission
hereby approves Use Permit No. 2006 -010 and Traffic Study No. 2006 -001, all subject to
the Conditions of Approval in Exhibit "B" attached hereto and made hereof.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 7' DAY OF DECEMBER, 2006.
AYES: Eaton, Peotter, Cole,
McDaniel and Toerge
NOES: Hawkins
ENT: None
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Exhibit "A"
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
Hoag Health Center Project
Newport Beach, CA
No.
Mitigation Measure
Method of
Timing of
Responsibility
Verification
Implementation
Aesthetics
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
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Director, the illumination creates an unacceptable
On -Going
Project Operations
Planning
negative impact on surrounding land uses or
Monitoring
Department
environmental resources. The Planning Director
may order the dimming of light sources or other
remediation upon finding that the site is
excessively illuminated.
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the
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applicant shall prepare a photometric study in
Plan Check
Prior to Issuance of the
Planning
conjunction with a final lighting plan for approval
Building Permit
Department
by the Planning Department.
Air Quality
The applicant shall employ the following best
available control measures ('BACMs ") to reduce
construction- related air quality impacts:
Dust Control
• Water all active construction areas at least
Woe daily.
• Cover all haul trucks or maintain at least two
feet of freeboard.
Pave or apply water four times daily to all
unpaved packing or staging areas.
Sweep or wash any site access points within
two hours of any visible dirt deposition on any
public roadway.
On -Going
Monitoring
Building
Cover or water twice daily any on -site
During Grading and
Department
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stockpiles of debris, dirt or other dusty
Contractor to
Construction
material.
Certify Emission
Contractor
Suspend all operations any unpaved
and Off -Site
Impacts
m
surface if winds exceed 25 mph.
Emissions
Require 90 -day low -NOx tune -ups for off road
equipment.
Limit allowable idling to 30 minutes for trucks
and heavy equipment
Off -Site Impacts
Encourage car pooling for construction
workers.
Limit lane closures to off -peak travel periods.
Park construction vehicles off traveled
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No.
Mitigation Measure
Method of
Timing of
Implementation
Responsibility
Verification
roadways.
• Wet down or cover dirt hauled off -site.
• Sweep access points daily.
• Encourage receipt of materials during non -
peak traffic hours.
• Sandbag construction sites for erosion
control.
Fill Placement
• The number and type of equipment for dirt
pushing will be limited on any day to ensure
that SCAQMD significance thresholds are not
exceeded.
• Maintain and utilize a continuous water
application system during earth placement
and compaction to achieve a 10 percent soil
moisture content in the top six -inch surface
layer, subject to review /discretion of the
eotechnical engineer.
Cultural Resources
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the
applicant shall provide written evidence to the
Planning Director that a qualified archaeologist
has been retained to observe grading activities
and conduct a pre - grading conference, shall
establish procedures for archaeological resource
surveillance, and shall establish, in cooperation
with the applicant, procedures for temporarily
halting or redirecting work to permit the sampling,
identification and evaluation of the artifacts as
Prior to Issuance of the
Planning
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appropriate. If additional or unexpected
Report
Grading Permit
Department
archaeological features are discovered, the
archaeologist shall report such findings to the
applicant and to the Planning Department. If the
archaeological resources are found to be
significant, the archaeological observer shall
determine appropriate actions, in cooperation with
the applicant, for exploration and/or salvage.
These actions, as well as final mitigation and
disposition of the resources, shall be subject to
the approval ofthe Planning Director.
Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the
applicant shall provide written evidence to the
Planning Director that a qualified paleontologist
has been retained to observe grading activities
and salvage fossils as necessary. The
paleontologist shall be present at the pre - grading
conference, shall establish procedures for
temporarily halting or redirecting work to permit
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the sampling, identification and evaluation of the
Report
Prior to Issuance of the
Planning
fossils as appropriate. If major paleontological
Grading Permit
Department
resources are discovered that require long -term
baiting or redirecting of grading, the paleontologist
shall report such findings to the applicant and the
Planning Department. The paleontologist shall
determine appropriate actions, in cooperation with
the applicant, which mitigation and disposition of
the resources shall be subject to the approval of
the Planning Director.
Planning Commission Resolution No.
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No.
Mitigation Measure
Method of
Timing of
Implementation
Responsibility
Verification
In accordance with the Public Resources Code
5097.94, if human remains are found, the Orange
County Coroner must be notified within 24 hours
of the discovery. If the coroner determines that
Contractor
the remains are not recent, the coroner shall
During Grading and
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notify the Native American Heritage Commission
Notification
Construction
Building
(NAHC) in Sacramento to determine the most
Department
likely descendent for the area. The designated
Native American representative shall then
determine, in consultation with the property
owner, the disposition of the human remains.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Prior to the issuance of the demolition permit, the
applicant shall undertake and complete an
asbestos survey and lead -based paint survey to
determine the presence of asbestos and lead -
based paint. If it is determined that ACM and /or
_BP exists in the structures to be demolished,
abatement of the ACM and LBP shall occur prior
Prior to Issuance of the
Building
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to demolition of the existing structure. All work
Survey
Demolition Permit
Department
undertaken by the contractor shall comply with
SCAQMD Rule 1402 related to the disturbance of
ACM, as well as the storage and disposal of ACM.
The contractor's responsibilities shall include
proper notification, removal techniques for ACM,
clean -up procedures, and waste storage and
disposal.
The applicant shall prepare a plan that prescribes
appropriate building management measures to
control vapor intrusion into the buildings at the
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site. The Building Management Plan shall be
Plan Check
Prior to Issuance of the
Fire Department
submitted to either the RWQCB, the Orange
Building Permit
County Health Care Agency, and /or DTSC for
approval prior to the issuance of the building
permit for the Project.
The applicant shall prepare a soil profile plan that
characterizes the excavated soils that would be
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reused or removed from the site. This plan shall
Plan Check
Prior to Issuance of the
Fire Department
be submitted to either the RWQCB, the Orange
Building Permit
OCHCA, and /or DTSC for approval prior to the
issuance of the building permit for the Project.
In the event that hazardous waste is discovered
during site preparation or construction, the
applicant shall ensure that the identified
hazardous waste and /or hazardous materials are
handled and disposed of in the manner specified
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by the State of California Hazardous Substances
On -Site
During Grading and
Fire Department
Control Law (Health and Safety Code Division 20,
Monitoring
Construction
Chapter 6.5), standards established by the
California Department of Health Services and
office of Statewide Planning and Development,
and according to the requirements of the
California Administrative Code, Title 30.
Hydrology and Water Quality
A Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP) and Notice of Intent (NOI) to comply
with the General Permit for Construction Activities
prior to Issuance of the
Building
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will be prepared, submitted to the State Water
Plan Check
Grading Permit
Department
Control Board for approval and made part
of the construction program. The project
applicant will provide the City with a copy of the
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No.
Mitigation Measure
Method of
Timing of
Responsibility
Verification
Implementation
NOI and their application check as proof of fling
with the State Water Quality Control Board. This
plan will detail measures and practices that will be
in effect during construction to minimize the
ro'ect's impact on water quality.
A list of "good house - keeping" practices will be
incorporated into the long -term post- construction
operation of the site to minimize the likelihood that
pollutants will be used, stored or spilled on the
site that could impair water quality. These may
include frequent parking area vacuum truck
sweeping, removal of wastes or spills, limited use
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of harmful fertilizers or pesticides, and the
Plan Check
Prior to Issuance of the
Building
diversion of storm water away from potential
Grading Permit
Department
sources of pollution (e.g., trash receptacles and
parking structures). The Stage 2 WQMP shall list
and describe all structural and non - structural
BMPs. In addition, the WQMP must also identify
the entity responsible for the long -tern inspection,
maintenance, and funding for all structural (and if
applicable Treatment Control) BMPs.
Noise
Construction activities shall comply with Section
10.28.040 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
which restricts hours of noise - generating
construction activities that produce noise to
On -Site
During Grading and
Building
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between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.,
Monitoring
Constmction
Department
Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. and 6:00
p.m. on Saturday. Noise - generating construction
activities are not allowed on Sundays or Holidays.
Prior to the issuance of the demolition permit, the
project applicant shall prepare a construction
staging plan that reflect the locations of the
construction and staging areas on the subject
Prior to Issuance of the
Public Works
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property, which shall be located as far away from
Plan Check
Demolition Permit
Department
the nearby residential development as possible to
reduce temporary noise impacts.
Public Services and Facilities
Any elevators shall be gurney accessible in
Prior to Issuance of the
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accordance with Chapter 30 of the 2001 California
Plan Check
Building Permit
Fire Department
Buildin Code.
The Fire Chief may require the submittal for
approval of geological studies, evaluations,
reports, remedial recommendations and/or
similar documentation from a state - licensed and
department approved individual or firm, on any
parcel of land to be developed which:
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Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet
Plan Check
Prior to Issuance of the
Grading Permit
Fire Department
(304.8 m) of a parcel of land that has an
active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well
operation, petroleum or chemical refining
facility, petroleum or chemical storage; or
May contain or give off toxic, combustible or
flammable li uids, gases, or vapors.
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Automatic fire sprinklers and Class I standpipe
Plan Check
Prior to Issuance of the
Fire Department
required.
Buildin Permit
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Fire sprinkler system shall be monitored.
I Plan Check
Prior to Issuance of the
Fire Department
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No.
Mitigation Measure
Method of
Timing of I
Implementation
Responsibility
Verification
Building Permit
Utilities
The applicant shall prepare a water system and a
sanitary sewer system demand study on the
existing facilities that will serve the portion of the
site impacted by the proposed development.
Prior to Issuance of the
Public Works
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These studies shall be submitted to the City of
Plan Check
Building Permit
Department
Newport Beach prior to issuance of the demolition
permit. The owner shall bear the costs of all
water and/or sanitary sewer systems
improvements required by the development.
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Exhibit "B"
Conditions of Approval
Use Permit No. 2006 -010 & Traffic Study No. 2006 -001
Planning Department
1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the plans dated November
6, 2006, except as modified by other conditions.
2. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards,
unless specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
3. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of
any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this Use
Permit.
4. Project approvals shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the effective
date of approval as specified in Section 20.91.050A of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code. Reasonable extensions may be granted by the Planning Director in
accordance with applicable regulations.
5. This Use Permit may be modified or revoked by the City Council or Planning
Commission should they determine that the use or one or more of the conditions set
forth herein is not being complied with, or the manner in which the project is being
operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare or materially
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity or if the property is operated or
maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance.
6. The project site may be occupied by no more than 97,000 square feet of medical
office use and 136,000 square feet of general office use. The remaining floor area
(96,414 square feet minimum) shall be occupied by research and development uses.
The Planning Director shall review all building plans, future tenant improvement
plans and /or business plans for all prospective tenants proposed to be classified as
research and development uses to make a finding that the tenant occupancy is a
use that is consistent with Section 20.20.020 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
and further as defined in Section 20.05.060 (B), (D), and (F).
7. The applicant may proceed to lease medical office space during the construction of
the parking structure; however, the project site shall maintain the minimum number
of parking spaces required by the Zoning Code for the operating mix of uses during
such time.
8. The final design of the parking structure shall provide all architectural treatments as
proposed and approved.
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9. No ancillary parking shall be permitted to occur at the project site for the use of Hoag
Hospital, except during a one -year interim period to facilitate the completion of Hoag
Hospital's construction of the Lower Campus (so long as that the minimum parking
to facilitate the operation of the mix of on -site uses is provided).
10. Prior to issuance of building permits for any new construction, the applicant shall
submit a landscape and irrigation plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect or
licensed architect for on -site and any adjacent off -site planting areas. These plans
shall incorporate drought tolerant plantings and water efficient irrigation practices.
Except for that portion of the landscape plan that is subject to the approval of the
Planning Commission, the landscape plans shall be approved by the Planning
Director prior to the issuance of a building permit. All planting areas shall be
provided with a permanent underground automatic sprinkler irrigation system of a
design suitable for the type and arrangement of the plant materials selected. The
irrigation system shall be adjustable based upon either a signal from a satellite or an
on -site moisture - sensor. Planting areas adjacent to vehicular activity shall be
protected by a continuous concrete curb or similar permanent barrier. Landscaping
shall be located so as not to impede vehicular sight distance to the satisfaction of the
Traffic Engineer.
11.AII landscape materials and landscaped areas shall be maintained in accordance
with the approved landscape plan. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a
healthy and growing condition and shall receive regular pruning, fertilizing, mowing
and trimming. All landscaped areas shall be kept free of weeds and debris. All
irrigation systems shall be kept operable, including adjustments, replacements,
repairs, and cleaning as part of regular maintenance.
12.AII mechanical equipment shall be screened from view of adjacent properties and
adjacent public streets, and shall be sound attenuated in accordance with Chapter
10.26 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, Community Noise Control.
13.Prior to issuance of the certificate of occupancy or final of building permits, the
applicant shall schedule an evening inspection by the Code and Water Quality
Enforcement Division to confirm control of light and glare specified in Condition Nos.
48 & 49.
14. Prior to the issuance of a building permit or within 30 days of receiving a final
notification of costs, the applicant shall be responsible for the payment of all
administrative costs identified by the Planning Department.
15. New landscaping shall incorporate drought - tolerant plant materials and drip irrigation
systems where possible.
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16.Water leaving the project site due to over - irrigation of landscape shall be minimized.
If an incident such as this is reported, a representative from the Code and Water
Quality Enforcement Division of the City Manager's Office shall visit the location,
investigate, inform the tenant if possible, leave a note, and in some cases shut off
the water.
17.Watering shall be done during the early morning or evening hours (between 4:00
P.M. and 9:00 A.M.) to minimize evaporation the following morning.
18. All leaks shall be investigated by a representative from the Code and Water Quality
Enforcement Division of the City Manager's Office and the Applicant shall complete
all required repairs.
19.Water should not be used to clean paved surfaces such as sidewalks, driveways,
parking areas, etc. except to alleviate immediate safety or sanitation hazards.
20. Reclaimed water shall be used whenever available, assuming it is economically
feasible.
21.To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers,
employees, and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations,
damages, actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties,
liabilities, costs and expenses (including without limitation, attorney's fees,
disbursements and court costs) of every kind and nature whatsoever which may
arise from or in any manner relate (directly or indirectly) to City's approval of the
Hoag Healthcare Center Project including, but not limited to, the approval of Use
Permit No. 2006 -010 and Traffic Study No. 2006 -001; and /or the City's related
California Environmental Quality Act determinations, the certification of the Mitigated
Negative Declaration and /or the adoption of a Mitigation Monitoring Program for the
Hoag Healthcare Center Expansion Project. This indemnification shall include, but
not be limited to, damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys'
fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, causes of
action, suit or proceeding whether incurred by applicant, City, and /or the parties
initiating or bringing such proceeding. The applicant shall indemnify the City for all
of City's costs, attorneys' fees, and damages which City incurs in enforcing the
indemnification provisions set forth in this condition. The applicant shall pay to the
City upon demand any amount owed to the City pursuant to the indemnification
requirements prescribed in this condition.
22. Prior to the issuance of the demolition permit, the applicant shall undertake and
complete an asbestos survey and lead -based paint survey to determine the
presence of asbestos and lead -based paint. If it is determined that ACM and /or LBP
exists in the structures to be demolished, abatement of the ACM and LBP shall
occur prior to demolition of the existing structure. All work undertaken by the
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contractor shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 1402 related to the disturbance of ACM,
as well as the storage and disposal of ACM. The contractor's responsibilities shall
include proper notification, removal techniques for ACM, clean -up procedures, and
waste storage and disposal.
23. If it is determined that hazardous wastes are, or will be, generated by the proposed
operations, the wastes must be managed in accordance with the California
Hazardous Waste Control Law (California Health and Safety Code, Division 20,
Chapter 6.5) and Hazardous Waste Control Regulations (California Code of
Regulations, Title 22, Division 4.5).
24. If contaminated soils are encountered during demolition, site preparation, and /or
construction activities associated with project implementation, such activities shall
cease and appropriate health and safety procedures shall be prescribed and
implemented. No further work shall be undertaken until such time as it can be
shown to the responsible regulatory agency that the public would not be exposed to
a potential health hazard.
Building Department
25.The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of all applicable City plan check
and inspection fees.
26.The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City Building and
Fire Departments. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City -
adopted version of the California Building Code.
27.The size, layout, path of travel and dispersion of the disabled parking stalls shall be
reviewed and approved by the Building Department prior to the issuance of permits
and shall comply with code requirements.
28.The proposed open parking garage occupancy (S-4) and basement occupancy
separation shall comply with Sections 311.2.2.2 of the California Building Code
(CBC 2001).
29.Compliance with ADA code requirements shall be verified for the existing parking
structure on -site and updated as required by the Building Department.
30.Canopies shall be provided above the disabled parking stalls at the other buildings
within the project site per Section 11096.2 of the California Building Code, unless
otherwise approved by the Building Department.
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Public Works Department
31. ADA compliant paths shall be provided within the areas identified and affected by
the project's scope of work.
32. Prior to commencement of demolition and grading of the protect, the applicant shall
submit a construction management and delivery plan to be reviewed and approved
by the Public Works Department. The plan shall include discussion of project
phasing; parking arrangements for both sites during construction; anticipated haul
routes and construction mitigation. Upon approval of the plan, the applicant shall be
responsible for implementing and complying with the stipulations set forth in the
approved plan.
33.Traffic control and truck route plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Public
Works Department before their implementation. Large construction vehicles shall not
be permitted to travel narrow streets as determined by the Public Works
Department. Disruption caused by construction work along roadways and by
movement of construction vehicles shall be minimized by proper use of traffic control
equipment and flagman.
34.Vehicular traffic on Dana Road and Flagship Road shall not be impacted by private
construction work.
35.A haul route permit shall be required for any large construction related vehicle (i.e.
dirt hauling vehicle).
36. No construction material shall be staged or stored within the public right -of -way.
37. Prior to issuance of building permits for new construction, the on -site parking
(surface and structure), vehicle circulation and pedestrian circulation systems shall
be subject to further review and approval by the Traffic Engineer.
38. The intersection of the driveways and streets shall be designed to provide adequate
sight distance per City Standard STD - 110 -L. Slopes, landscape, walls and other
obstruction shall be considered in the sight distance requirements. Landscaping
within the sight line shall not exceed twenty -four inches in height. The sight distance
requirement may be modified at non - critical locations, subject to approval of the
Traffic Engineer.
39.The southerly driveway (adjacent to Dana Road) shall be restricted to right -turn in
and right -turn out. The method to reinforce (i.e. signage, median, etc.) the right -turn
in and right -turn out driveway shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works
Department.
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40.The van shuttle between Hoag Hospital and the project site shall not use local
streets (i.e. Dana Road and Flagship Road) and residential areas. The shuttle route
shall be restricted to the City's arterial system (i.e. Newport Boulevard, Superior
Avenue, Placentia Avenue, Hospital Road, Industrial Way).
41. Prior to the issuance of any medical office tenant improvement permits, the applicant
shall post a 10 -year bond for the traffic signal installation at the main project
driveway (center driveway) and roadway improvements (medians, striping, planting).
Upon acquisition of the required right -of -way needed to accommodate the
improvements, the City will be responsible for completing the traffic signal
installation and street improvements, and the applicant shall reimburse the City for
all costs associated with the improvements.
42. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall prepare and submit a Water
Quality Management Plan (WQMP) for the proposed project, subject to the approval
of the Building Department and Code and Water Quality Enforcement Division. The
WQMP shall provide appropriate Best Management Practices (BMPs) to ensure that
no violations of water quality standards or waste discharge requirements occur.
43. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the applicant shall prepare a water system
and a sanitary sewer system demand study on the existing facilities that will serve
the portion of the site impacted by the proposed development. These studies shall
be submitted to the City of Newport Beach prior to issuance of the demolition permit.
The owner shall bear the costs of all water and /or sanitary sewer systems
improvements required by the development.
Mitigation Measures
44.The applicant shall comply with all mitigation measures and standard conditions
contained within the approved Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program of the
adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration (SCH No. 2006 - 101105) for the project.