HomeMy WebLinkAboutHO2009-012 Ocean RecoveryRESOLUTION NO. HO- 2009 -012
A RESOLUTION OF HEARING OFFICER THOMAS W. ALLEN,
DESIGNATED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH TO CONDUCT HEARINGS PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 20.91A
OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE, APPROVING USE
PERMIT NO. 2008 -031 FOR A RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY
LOCATED AT 1601 WEST BALBOA BOULEVARD (PA2008 -102)
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Ocean Recovery, LLC with respect to
property located at 1601 West Balboa Boulevard, and legally described as Lots 28 and
29, Block 16, Section B in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of
California (APN 047- 202 -31), as per map recorded in Book 4, Page 27 of Miscellaneous
Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County, requesting approval of
Use Permit No. 2008 -031 to allow a residential care facility to operate an adult alcohol
and /or drug abuse recovery treatment facility for females only; and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2009, the Hearing Officer held a noticed hearing in
the City Hall Council Chambers, at 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California
at which time the project application was considered. Notice of time, place and purpose
of the public hearing was given in accordance with law and testimony was presented to,
and considered by, the Hearing Officer at the hearing; and
WHEREAS, a use permit for the proposed residential care facility has been
prepared in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 20.91A of the Municipal Code,
which states that in addition to the required findings in Section 20.91.035 (A), the
findings required for a use permit in Section 20.91A.060 must also be made; and
WHEREAS, the required findings of Section 20.91.035 (A) and facts in support of
such findings are as follows:
1. Finding: That the proposed location of the use is in accord with the
objectives of this code and the purposes of the district in which the site is
located.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The subject property is located within an R -2 District, and the proposed use as a
residential care facility is a nonconforming use. Nonconforming uses in a
residential district are subject to the provisions of Chapter 20.91A of the NBMC.
The proposed application for Use Permit No. 2008 -030 is in accord with the
objectives and requirements of Chapter 20.91A with respect to the requirement
for the submittal of an application for approval of a use permit to continue the use
of the subject property as a residential care facility in the R -2 District.
The objectives of the code include provisions intended to reduce, through the use
permit process, the potential for overconcentration of residential care facilities
within a neighborhood and to protect 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. The City has characterized an overconcentration as
more than one residential care facility existing within one block length. Within the
mid - Balboa Peninsula area, the City has determined that a block length is 617
feet, which is the calculable median block length within the Nonstandard
Subdivision Areas, including Balboa Peninsula. It is appropriate for the Hearing
Officer to consider the center of Balboa Boulevard as a dividing line for purposes
of applying the standard of block length and that a block length does not
constitute a 617 foot radius distance surrounding a proposed use on all sides
because the City's ordinance considers a block as "an area that is bounded on all
sides by streets." The areas on the opposite side of West Balboa Boulevard are
considered as separate blocks; however, in applying the block length standard as
being on one side of West Balboa Boulevard, smaller streets such as 16th and
17th Streets can be streets to be considered within a block in an effort to
eliminate the differences in block lengths to achieve a 617 -foot block length
standard.
The Ocean Recovery facility is the only proposed residential care facility within a
block length of 617 feet. For this reason, the use, as approved with conditions,
is compatible with the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood and
will not contribute to creating an institutional character for the area.
The Ocean Recovery facility is approximately 820 feet from a large state - licensed
day care facility (Christ Church by the Sea Children's Center) and approximately
1000 feet from Newport Elementary School. These uses are a sufficient distance
from the proposed Ocean Recovery facility so that these uses will not be affected
by the use or operations of the proposed Ocean Recovery facility.
2. Finding: That the proposed location of the use permit and the proposed
conditions under which it would be operated or maintained will be
consistent with the General Plan and the purpose of the district in which
the site is located; will not be detrimental to the public health, safety,
peace, morals, comfort, or welfare of persons residing or working in or
adjacent to the 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.
Facts in Support of Finding:
General Plan Policy LU 6.2.7 directs the City to regulate day care and residential
care facilities to the maximum extent allowed by federal and state law so as to
minimize impacts on residential neighborhoods. Approval of a use permit for the
facility includes conditions regulating the use and operational characteristics of
the facility, including a reduction in the number of beds, limitations on parking,
assembly uses, control of secondhand smoke, noise, and transportation of
clients.
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The intensity of the use, a ten bedroom facility, with a recommendation to allow a
permitted bed count of 14 residents, is less than the maximum occupancy of 21
residents provided for in Section 20.91A.050 of the NBMC which establishes a
maximum standard of two resident beds per bedroom for a residential care
facility.
The subject property provides for four on -site parking spaces. While a 1:3 ratio of
off - street parking spaces to beds is directed by the Code, an exception to this ratio
to require 1:3 + 2 beds (equal to 14 beds total) is appropriate in this case with the
following conditions of approval:
• The number of permitted beds be reduced from 16 to 14;
• All converted garages must be converted back and used for parking only;
• All assembly uses are prohibited, except those that solely involve client
residents of the facility (and in some cases small meetings of a client's family
members with facility staff);
• All interactions whereby a client resident's identity is released or known to
non - clients must comply with ADP rules and regulations;
• The four cleared off - street parking spaces shall be used solely for:
• Staff parking;
• Visitor and family member parking; and /or
• Client transport vans; and
• Clients are prohibited from having personal vehicles at the facility during their
stay at 1601 West Balboa Boulevard.
The continued use of the subject property as a residential care facility will be
subject to conditions of approval requiring that the facility be operated in a
manner that will ensure that the operation of the facility will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, peace, morals, comfort, or welfare of persons residing
or working in or adjacent to the facility.
3. Finding: That the proposed use will comply with the provisions of this
code, including any specific condition required for the proposed use in the
district in which it would be located.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The use, if approved subject to conditions through the use permit, will comply
with the operational standards of 20.91A.050 of the NBMC, as outlined in the
Facts in Support of Finding No. A of NBMC Section 20.91A.060, as described
herein.
4. Finding: If the use is proposed within a Residential District (Chapter 20.10)
or in an area where residential uses are provided for in Planned Community
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Districts or Specific Plan Districts, the use is consistent with the purposes
specified in Chapter 20.91.A and conforms to all requirements of that
Chapter.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The proposed use is a nonconforming use as specified in Chapter 20.91A of the
NBMC and an application for a use permit to continue the use has been filed by
Ocean Recovery, the project applicant, consistent with the requirements of
Chapter 20.91A. As approved, Use Permit No. 2008 -031 includes conditions of
approval requiring the continued use of the subject property as a residential care
facility to be operated in a manner that conforms to all requirements of Chapter
20.91A by restricting the potential for secondhand smoke impacts to neighboring
properties, providing for adequate parking, ensuring that contact information for
the facility is available at all times, that the facility operates pursuant to the terms
of the license issued to the facility by ADP, that other certifications, as
appropriate, be obtained by the facility, and by requiring the names of all owners
of the facility to be available to the City.
WHEREAS, the required findings of Section 20.91A.060 and facts in support of
such findings are as follows:
A. Finding: The use conforms to all applicable provisions of Section
20.91A.050. These development and operational standards are summarized
as follows:
a. No secondhand smoke can be detectable outside the property.
b. Facility must comply with state and local law, and the submitted
management plan, including any modifications required by this use
permit.
C. A contact name and number must be provided to the City
d: No services requiring a license can be provided if the facility does
not have a license for those services.
e. There shall be no more than two persons per bedroom plus one
additional resident, unless a greater occupancy is requested and
granted. Occupancy must also comply with State licensing if
applicable.
If certification from an entity other than ADP's licensing program is
available, applicants must get that certification.
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g. All individuals and entities involved in the facility's operation and
ownership must be disclosed.
No owner or manager shall have any demonstrated pattern of
operating similar facilities in violation of the law.
Facts in Support of Finding:
a. The facility's current operational regulations discourage smoking at the
facility; however, the regulations also provide for a designated smoking
area within an exterior unenclosed patio of the facility. The use permit
includes a condition of approval requiring that smoking be restricted to a
designated area of the facility. If the designated smoking area is provided
on an external patio, the patio shall be partially enclosed in a manner that
directs smoke toward the rear alley of the property or toward 16th Street
adjacent to the facility, and away from adjacent residences. In addition,
the Operator will prohibit clients, staff, or residents from littering cigarette
butts on the ground, floor, deck, sidewalk, gutter, boardwalk or street.
b. The operations of this facility shall be compliance with the state ADP
license, and as conditioned, the facility will comply with the Operations
and Management Plan for the facility.
C. Appropriate names and contact information numbers are provided within
the application and, as a condition of approval of this application, the
appropriate "after hours" names and contact information numbers would
be provided to the City.
The Operation and Management Plan for the facility provides that only
those services permitted by the facility's ADP license are performed within
the facility. The ADP license does not permit treatment services to non-
resident clients nor does it allow non - resident clients to interact with clients
unless all clients have signed privacy rights waivers authorizing non -
clients to know that the clients are in recovery.
e. The facility is licensed for a maximum occupancy of 16 residents. The
facility contains ten bedrooms with a bed capacity of two beds per
bedroom in each of the two bedroom units and four beds distributed
among three bedrooms in the four - bedroom unit for a total occupancy of
16 residents. Approval of the use permit includes a condition of approval
requiring the maximum occupancy of the facility be limited to 14 residents,
due to parking constraints, with no more than two residents per bedroom,
consistent with the residential occupancy design of the building.
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f. Approval of the use permit includes a condition of approval requiring the
applicant to consider the merits of additional certification available to it,
including but not limited to an Orange County Adult Alcohol and Drug
Sober Living certification. In the event that the applicant deems such
certification inapplicable to this treatment use, the applicant is required to
prepare a letter so stating these facts and to submit the letter to the City
within 60 days of the issuance of a use permit.
g. All employees and management personnel have been disclosed in the
application documentation.
h. According to information provided in the application documentation the
owners and managers of the facility own and operate a similar facility
located at 1115 West Balboa Boulevard in the City of Newport Beach.
The State of California ADP license for this facility is in good standing and
expires in December 2010. Approval of the use permit includes a
condition of approval specifically directing that all interactions, wherein a
client resident's identity is released or known to non - clients, must comply
with ADP's privacy rules and regulations.
B. Finding: The project includes sufficient on -site parking for the use, and
traffic and transportation impacts have been mitigated to a level of
insignificance.
Facts in Support of Finding
The NBMC requires off - street parking and loading spaces for a residential care
facility at a ratio of one space for every three beds. The facility provides four on-
site parking spaces. Approval of the use permit for the facility includes a
condition that limits the occupancy to 14 and restricts other uses such as
assembly uses and clients' ability to have a personal vehicle on -site. This
condition appropriately addresses the fact that the facility location is within a four -
unit former apartment building providing only four parking spaces.
The use permit includes a condition of approval, requiring the applicant to make
available and maintain all areas designated for parking, including the existing
four garage spaces, for parking purposes.
A facility van provides transportation for the residents on a weekly schedule
dispersed within the day and among the days of the week so that van
transportation is not concentrated during peak traffic times, Van loading and
unloading is conducted in front of the facility along West Balboa Boulevard and /or
the 16th Street frontage. As part of the approval of the use permit a condition of
approval is included that restricts loading and unloading of van passengers to be
conducted within open parking spaces along West Balboa Boulevard and /or 16th
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Street, and van drivers are prohibited from stopping or double - parking in a traffic
lane. When not in use, the client transport van must be parked in a garage
space.
C. Finding: The property and existing structures are physically suited to
accommodate the use.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The building is similar to many other residential structures along West Balboa
Boulevard constructed on a parcel that measures approximately 50 feet wide by
100 feet deep. The four -unit building was constructed on two lots in 1958 with
approval of Use Permit No. 420, when the subject property was zoned R -3.
The City of Newport Beach Fire Department is the responsible agency for
implementing fire protection of all residential care facilities and residences. The
subject property has an approved fire clearance from the City of Newport Beach
Fire Department dated December 19, 2002, for a maximum occupancy of 18
residents, as well as staff. Separate from the use permit process, the applicant
may be required to conduct an architectural code analysis of the facility to
determine if the facility complies with current Building Codes for this occupancy
type, or the Building Codes existing at the time the facility was initially issued a
"fire clearance."
D. Finding: The use will be compatible with the character of the surrounding
neighborhood, and the addition or continued maintenance of the use will
not contribute to changing the residential character of the neighborhood,
such as creating an overconcentration of residential care uses in the
vicinity of the proposed use. In making this finding or sustaining such a
finding, the Hearing Officer shall consider, as appropriate, the following
factors:
a. The proximity of the use location to schools, parks, other residential
care facilities, outlets for alcoholic beverages and any other uses
which could be affected by or affect the operation of the subject use;
b. The existence of substandard physical characteristics of the area in
which the use is located such as lot widths, setbacks, narrow
streets, limited available parking, short blocks, and other
substandard characteristics which are pervasive in certain areas of
the City of Newport Beach, including portions of West Newport, Lido
Isle, Balboa Peninsula, Balboa Island, Corona del Mar and Newport
Heights, which portions were depicted on a map referred to as the
Nonstandard Subdivision Area presented to the Newport Beach
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Planning Commission on September 20, 2007 and on file with the
Director of Planning; and
C. Whether, in light of the factors applied in subsections 20.91A.D.1 and
D.2, it would be appropriate to apply the American Planning
Association standard of permitting one or two such uses per block.
Median block lengths in different areas of Newport Beach widely
range from 300 feet in the Nonstandard Subdivision Areas to as
much as 1,422 feet in standard subdivision areas. The average
calculable block length in much of the standard subdivision areas is
711 feet and the calculable median block length is 617 feet. The
Hearing Officer shall apply the American Planning Association
standard in all areas of Newport Beach in a manner that eliminates
the differences in block lengths. In making this determination, the
hearing officer shall be guided by average or median block lengths in
standard subdivisions of the City. The Hearing Officer shall retain
the discretion to apply any degree of separation of uses, which he or
she deems appropriate in any given case. A copy of the American
Planning Association standard is on file with the Director of
Planning.
Facts in Support of Finding
On the north side of West Balboa Boulevard between 15th Street and 18th Street
and across the street from the proposed Ocean Recovery facility, are the Las
Arenas Park, the Veterans Memorial Park, the Marina Park and the Balboa
Community Center. An existing state licensed day care facility is located
approximately 820 feet from the subject property, and Newport Elementary
School is approximately 1000 feet from the subject property. These uses are a
sufficient distance from the proposed Ocean Recovery facility so that these uses
will not be affected by the use or operations of the proposed Ocean Recovery
facility.
The proposed Ocean Recovery facility is approximately 500 feet from one alcoholic
beverage outlet and approximately 740 feet from another outlet selling or serving
alcohol, a sufficient distance from these facilities that the proximity of the proposed
use to these facilities will not affect the ability of the use to fully operate as an
alcohol rehabilitation facility.
The NBMC includes provisions to ensure, through the use permit process, that a
proposed residential care facility is compatible with the surrounding residential
neighborhood and specifically, that approval of a use permit for the continued
operation of a residential care facility does not result in an institutionalization of
the surrounding neighborhood through an overconcentration of facilities. The
proposed Ocean Recovery facility is located in the mid - Balboa Peninsula area
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that is a part of the Nonstandard Subdivision Area. Inasmuch as Section 20.91A
060 (D.3) indicates median block lengths in different areas of Newport Beach
widely range from 300 feet in the nonstandard subdivision areas to as much as
1,422 feet in standard subdivision areas, a block length for the mid - Balboa
Peninsula area where this use is located may be established. In order to
establish a block length for the mid - Balboa Peninsula area, the City has
determined that it is appropriate to apply a median block length pursuant to the
standards of the American Planning Association. The City has determined that a
calculable median block length of 617 feet is a reasonable block length for
purposes of evaluating the mid - Balboa Peninsula area. The placement of more
than one residential care facility per this median block length in the densely
populated mid - Balboa Peninsula area creates a strong likelihood of change to
the character of the residential neighborhood.
The proposed use is the only existing operational residential care facility within a
block length of 617 feet. The nearest operating residential care facility to the
subject property is the Newport Coast Recovery facility, located approximately
1,600 feet from the proposed Ocean Recovery facility, which has been denied a
use permit for continued operation. The proposed Ocean Recovery facility will be
compatible with the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood and
will not contribute to the institutionalization of the area.
E. Finding: The operation of buses and vans to transport residents to and
from off -site activities does not generate vehicular traffic substantially
greater than that normally generated by residential activities in the
surrounding area.
Facts in Support of Finding:
A facility van provides transportation for the residents on a weekly schedule
dispersed within the day and among the days of the week so that van
transportation is not concentrated during peak traffic times. Van loading and
unloading is at the West Balboa Boulevard and /or 16th Street frontage that is less
congested than the narrower alley access at the rear of the building. As part of
the approval of this use permit, a condition of approval is included requiring the
loading and unloading of the transportation van passengers to occur only in open
parking spaces on West Balboa Boulevard and /or 16`h Street, and prohibiting the
van drivers from stopping or double - parking in a traffic lane.
F. Finding: Arrangements for delivery of goods are made within the hours
that are compatible with and will not adversely affect the peace and quiet of
neighboring properties.
Facts in Support of Finding:
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Staff members deliver business products and other packages and goods to the
facility in their private vehicles during weekdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
to 5:00 p.m. These days and hours for deliveries are consistent with normal
working hours, and as such, are compatible with and will not adversely affect the
peace and quiet of neighboring properties.
G. Finding: Arrangements for commercial trash collection in excess of
usual residential collection are made within hours that are compatible
with and will not adversely affect the peace and quiet of neighboring
properties.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The proposed Ocean Recovery facility does not contract with a commercial trash
collection service, however, as part of the approval of this use permit, a condition
of approval is included requiring the operator to hire and maintain a commercial
bin service, and to limit pick -up to one weekday per week between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. The bin, when not being dumped, must be stored in a manner
acceptable to the City.
WHEREAS, the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption pursuant to Section 15301
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 1 (Existing Facilities).
This class of projects has been determined not to have a significant effect on the
environment and is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. This activity is also covered by
the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a
significant effect on the environment (Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines). It can
be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this activity will have a significant
effect on the environment and it is not subject to CEQA.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
Section 1. The Hearing Officer on behalf of the City of Newport Beach hereby
approves Use Permit No. 2008 -031, subject to Conditions of Approvals in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and made part hereof.
Section 2. This action shall become final and effective fourteen days after the
adoption of this Resolution unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk
in accordance with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 12TH DAY OF MARCH 2009.
BY:
Thomas W. Allen, Hearing Officer
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ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2008 -031
OCEAN RECOVERY, LLC at 1601 WEST BALBOA BOULEVARD
1. Occupancy Level. The operator of Ocean Recovery, LLC, hereinafter referred
to as "Operator," shall limit occupancy of this facility to 14 client beds. No more
than 14 persons in recovery may reside at the facility.
2. Staffing. Operator shall have enough staff to appropriately and responsibly
manage the facility; including at least one qualified manager on -site at all times
(24 hours a day, seven days a week).
3. Governmental Referrals. Operator shall not provide any services to any client
or house any client who has been referred or caused to be referred to Ocean
Recovery's facility by any governmental agency, including but not limited to
probationers or parolees, due to the limitations that Section 509.9 of the
California Building Code places on Group I and R occupancies.
4. Assembly Uses. Assembly uses are prohibited, except those that are limited
solely to client residents of the facility and facility staff (and in some cases small
meetings of a client's family members with facility staff).
5. Medical Waste. Any and all medical waste generated through the operation of
the facility shall be disposed of in accordance with the City of Newport Beach's
Municipal Code, all other laws and best industry standards and practices.
6. Trash and Trash Enclosures. Operator shall hire and maintain a commercial
bin service, and limit pick -up to one weekday per week between 9:00 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. The bin, when not being dumped, must be stored in a manner
acceptable to the City.
7. Smoking and Tobacco Products. Smoking on -site shall be restricted to a
designated area. If the designated smoking area is provided on an external
patio, the patio shall be partially enclosed in a manner that directs smoke toward
the rear alley of the property, or 16th Street, and away from adjacent residences.
In addition,- Operator will not allow clients, staff, or residents to litter cigarette
butts on the ground, floor, deck, sidewalk, gutter, boardwalk or street. Operator's
administrators and managers shall actively enforce, on the City's behalf, the
City's prohibition on clients' tobacco use on beaches, boardwalks, and piers
(NBMC §11.08.080), including when Operator's clients are at "AA" meetings off -
site.
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8. Parking. Operator shall keep all four (4) parking spaces at the facility open and
available for parking for staff, and visiting family members' vehicles, cleaning
persons' vehicles, and client transport vans at all times. In the event that visitors
to the facility require additional parking, they may use up to three off -site parking
spaces at any one time. In order to use the on- street parking spaces, all four
garage spaces must be occupied with staff or visitors vehicles. The operator
shall purchase three master parking permits from the City for use of on- street
parking. Clients to the facility are not permitted to have personal vehicles at the
facility.
9. Client Transport. Operator shall ensure that loading and unloading of
passengers of the facility's transportation van shall occur only in open parking
spaces on West Balboa Boulevard, 16`h Street, or garage spaces. The van driver
is prohibited from stopping or double - parking in a traffic lane to load and unload
passengers. In addition, client drivers shall respect all City rules regarding
parking and /or stopping and waiting to load residents. Client transport vehicles
shall not block adjacent alleys or street ends. Client drivers shall not leave
vehicles in reverse gear if reverse has an audible back -up warning sound. Client
drivers shall speak to residents at a level protective of neighborhood peace,
cognizant of the hour, to avoid waking neighbors.
10. Curfew and Quiet Hours. The facility must maintain Curfew and Quiet Hours
(where persons on the street or on adjacent properties cannot hear any noise
from 1601 West Balboa except in an emergency) of between 10:00 p.m. to 8:00
a.m. daily.
11. Profanity and Lewd Behavior. Operator shall not tolerate lewd behavior, lewd
speech, or profanity at the subject property. Profanity at a level audible to
neighboring residents may result in an administrative citation issued by the City
upon the property owner and operator.
12. Noise. Operator shall strictly adhere to the City's noise standards (NBMC
§10.26.025; 10.26.030). Operator shall be responsible for minimizing clapping,
stomping, or other noises at meetings or gatherings at the subject property,
consistent with NBMC §10.26.030.
13. Route Plans. Operator shall adhere to the Route Plans for transport of its staff,
residents, clients, and customers. The Route Plans are included in the
Operations and Management Plan. Short-term interruptions, such as medical
emergencies or street maintenance beyond Operator's control, are allowable
modifications to the Route Plans.
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14. Deliveries. Staff members in their private vehicles deliver business products
and other packages and goods to the facility during weekdays between the
hours of 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
15. Hotline. Operator shall establish, provide public notice of, and operate a hotline
for receiving inquiries and /or complaints in reference to its operation of its facility.
The phone number need not be staffed 24 hours a day seven days a week, but
callers should be responded to within the next 24 -hour period.
16. Stakeholder Group. Upon invitation by the City, Operator shall participate in the
activities of any stakeholder committee or group established by the City to
address complaints and concerns of residents of the City regarding the operation
of Residential Care Facilities in the City.
17. Persons per Bedroom. Operator shall not allow more than two clients in one
bedroom. This is consistent with the provisions of the ADP license.
18. State Licensing, Treatment, and Occupancy. All occupancies at the subject
property shall comply with the State ADP License Number 300144AP, which
expires on December 31, 2010, and any successor license offering the same
treatment services. Operator shall maintain ADP licensing throughout the
duration of this use permit. The ADP license does not permit treatment services
to non - resident clients nor does it allow non - clients to interact with clients unless
all clients have signed privacy rights waivers authorizing non - clients to know that
the clients are in recovery. Therefore, all interactions whereby a client resident's
identity is released or known to non - clients must comply with ADP's privacy rules
and regulations.
19. Building and Zoning. Operator recognizes that subject property has specific
setbacks from the side yards, front yard, and /or back yard per the City's Building
and Zoning Codes. Operator will keep these setbacks clear of obstruction,
including building obstruction. The orderly storage of trashcans is acceptable in
setbacks.
20. Facility Nuisances. The subject property shall not be unsafe, unsightly or
poorly maintained. If Operator receives a nuisance violation from the City in
regards to any of these issues, Operator shall correct the violation within seven
days or contact the City directly to negotiate a mutually agreeable timeline.
21. Beaches and Other Common Gathering Areas. Operator's use of the
beaches for meetings, prayer, conversation, or other gatherings shall show due
respect to non - resident visitors, residents, and other beachgoers, thus allowing
them to take full enjoyment of the beach. Operator shall not conduct business on
the beach (per NBMC §10.08.030).
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22. Services to Facility's Clients or Residents. Operator will use industry's best
practices to ensure that the facility's clients or residents stay in recovery
(including scheduled substance testing, random substance testing, and required
counseling). Operator shall ensure that any client or resident removed from
Operator's program or facility has the resources necessary to return home.
23. Federal, State and Local Laws. Operator shall comply with all federal, state,
and local laws. The issuance of this use permit shall not constitute a waiver of
the requirements of any federal, state or local law, including the requirements of
the California Building Code.
24. Grant of Use Permit. Use Permit No. 2008 -031 is granted to Ocean Recovery,
LLC to operate an adult alcohol and/or drug abuse recovery treatment facility for
females only, and all clients of the facility shall be classified as disabled, as that
term is defined by federal and state fair housing laws. The Operator shall
execute an affidavit declaring that all clients receiving services from this facility
are disabled persons.
25. Additions or Modifications to Conditions of Approval, or Revocation of Use
Permit. The Hearing Officer or City Council may add or modify conditions of
approval to this use permit, or revoke this use permit upon a finding of failure to
comply with the conditions set forth. The City Council may also revoke, modify,
or amend this use permit if it determines the conditions under which this facility is
being operated or maintained are detrimental to the public health, safety, peace,
morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community, or if the facility is materially
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity, or if the facility is operated or
maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance. In any proceeding to revoke
this use permit, the cumulative effect of violation of two or more conditions shall
be considered.
26. Compliance with Conditions of Approval. Any changes in operational
characteristics, including but not limited to the following, shall require an
amendment to this use permit or issuance of a new use permit:
a. Modification, expiration without renewal, or loss of ADP license.
b. Increase in number of client residents.
C. Change in on -site staffing affecting the ability of the operator to adequately
manage the facility and provide supervision of its residents.
d. Increase in physical capacity of facility including number of beds, number
of bedrooms, floor area of facility, etc.
e. Change in the Operations and Management Plan.
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f. Request for amendment to any condition or conditions of approval.
Change in property ownership in a manner that causes the majority of the
property to be owned by a person or entity not identified in the Use Permit
or its application.
Alteration and /or loss of approved on -site parking.
Upon determination by the Planning Director, a change in facility
management, a change in facility ownership, or a change in the population
served by this facility.
j. Any other material change in the operational characteristics that is not in
substantial conformance with the Operation and Management Plan, upon
determination by the Planning Director.