HomeMy WebLinkAboutJWA Settlement Agreement Extension GPAt (PA2001-222)CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH Hearing Date: June 6, 2002
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Agenda Item: 6
A S' ZZ NEWPORT BOULEVARD Staff Person: Patrick J. Alford
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(949) 644 -3200; EAX (949) 644-5729
REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
PROJECT: JWA Settlement Agreement Extension General Plan
Amendment (PA 2001- 222/GPA 2002 -001)
SUMMARY: An amendment to the Land Use Element and Noise Element of the
General Plan relating to the extension of the John Wayne Airport
Settlement Agreement.
ACTION: Adopt Resolution No. 2002- recommending adoption of
General Plan Amendment GPA 2002 -001 to the City Council.
Background
In 1985, the County of Orange, the City of Newport Beach, Stop Polluting Our Newport
(SPON), and The Airport Working Group (AWG) reached a settlement concerning the
development and operation of John Wayne Airport (JWA). The Settlement Agreement
allows for the expansion of JWA in exchange for operational and capacity limits. The
Settlement Agreement is set to expire on December 31, 2005.
The City is currently in negotiations with the County to extend the term of the Settlement
Agreement. The extension of the Settlement Agreement will likely involve a limited
expansion of airport facilities and aircraft operations. Acting as the lead agency, the
County of Orange prepared Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) 582 to address
the potential environmental impacts associated with an amendment to the terms and
conditions of the Settlement Agreement. DEIR 582 is also intended to support any City
General Plan amendment that would be required to ensure conformity between the
General Plan and the Settlement Agreement. The City is a responsible agency and
worked closely with County staff and the environmental consultant during the preparation
of this document.
On February 26, 2002, the County Board of Supervisors approved a set of restrictions
and constraints known as Scenario 1 and directed JWA staff to negotiate with the City
within that framework. Under Scenario 1, the term of the Settlement Agreement would be
extended to December 31, 2015. The number of noise - regulated flights would be
permitted to increase from 73 to 85 as of January 1, 2005 and the annual passenger limit
would be permitted to increase from 8.4 million annual passengers (MAP) to 9.8 MAP.
The number of passenger loading gates would be permitted to increase from 14 to 18 as
of January 1, 2005. Additional information on Scenario 1 is provided in the Executive
Summary of DEIR 582, which is attached as Exhibit 1.
Since some policies of the General Plan directly relate to the Settlement Agreement,
some revisions to these policies are necessary in order to extend the term of the
Settlement Agreement.
Analysis
The proposed General Plan amendment revises certain narratives, policies, and
programs that contain references to the Settlement Agreement.
Land Use Element Policy K links the land use designations and density/intensity to the
JWA facilities and operational limits imposed by the Settlement Agreement. The
language has been updated to reflect the extension of the Settlement Agreement. There
are no substantive changes to the policy. The discussion has also been updated and
promotes alternatives to JWA to assist in meeting Orange County's air transportation
demands. Finally, the implementation section has been expanded to include cooperation
with JWA flight corridor cities, residents, federal agencies, and air carriers to protect the
Settlement Agreement.
Section 3.1.1 (Transportation Noise Sources) of the Noise Element identifies common
noise sources in the City, including aircraft operations. This section has been revised to
update references to the Settlement Agreement.
Section 3.6 (Community Noise Contours) of the Noise Element describes noise contours
for all of the major noise sources. The fourth paragraph has been deleted to remove
references to earlier environmental analyses. The fifth paragraph has been revised to
update references to the Settlement Agreement and to identity the new Community Noise
Equivalent Level (CNEL) contours for JWA from DEIR 582. It should be noted that the
new CNEL noise contours are smaller than currently depicted in the Noise Element. The
Noise Element currently uses CNEL noise contours based on the 1985 Master Plan for
JWA, which contemplated a 10.2 MAP airport with a noisier fleet mix.
Figure 5 has been updated to illustrate Year 2000 CNEL noise contours. Also, Figure 6
has been updated to illustrate the CNEL noise contours estimated for JWA under the
terms of the amended Settlement Agreement. Finally, staff is adding a new illustration
(Figure 6A), which will depict Year 2000 85 dB Single Event Noise Equivalent Level
( SENEL) noise contours.
Goal 4.4 of the Noise Element directly addresses noise impacts from JWA. This goal and
Related Policy 4.4.1 has been revised to update references to the Settlement Agreement
and implementation strategies. Related Policy 4.4.2 (Possible Extension of the
Settlement Agreement) has been deleted, as it is no longer applicable. Related Policy
4.4.3 (now renumbered to 4.4.2) has been revised to reflect the Year 2000 CNEL and
SENEL noise contours. Related Policy 4.4.3 (now renumbered to 4.4.2) has been
revised to reflect the new CNEL and SENEL noise contours. Finally, Related Policy 4.4.4
(now renumbered to 4.4.3) has been revised to remove Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA) approvals as a prerequisite to City Council approval to amendments to the
Settlement Agreement. Should the City and the County approve the Settlement
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Agreement amendment, the County will revise the access plan for JWA, which may
require FAA approval. Given this sequence of events, it may be problematic to obtain
FAA approval in advance of local approvals.
Environmental Review
The County of Orange, acting as the lead agency, prepared Draft Environmental Impact
Report 582 (SCH# 2001 1 1 1 1 35) to address the potential environmental impacts
associated with an amendment to the terms and conditions of the Settlement Agreement.
The environmental analysis includes any General Plan amendment that would be
required to ensure conformity between the General Plan and the Settlement Agreement.
The environmental analysis concluded that Scenario 1 presented no significant land use
or noise impacts. The County Board of Supervisors certified the EIR on February 26,
2002.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution
recommending adoption of the General Plan amendment (GPA 2002 -001) to the City
Council.
Submitted by:
PATRICIA L. TEMPLE
Planning Director
Exhibits
Prepared by:
PATRICK J. ALFORD
Senior Planner
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1. Orange County DEIR 582 Executive Summary.
2. Resolution recommending adoption of the General Plan amendment to the City Council.
3. Exhibit A (proposed revisions to the land Use Element and the Noise Element).
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John Wayne Airport EIR No. 582
SECTION 1.0
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 _GENERAL INTRODUCTION
The environmental impact report (EIR) process, as defined by the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA) (Public Resources Code 21000 et seq.) as amended, requires the
preparation of an objective, full - disclosure document to: a) inform agency decision makers and
the general public of the direct and indirect environmental effects of a proposed action; b)
identify, where feasible, mitigation measures to reduce or eliminate any identified significant
adverse impacts; and, c) identify and evaluate alternatives to the proposed project which might
lessen or avoid some or all of the identified significant impacts of the project.
This EIR has been prepared to address the potential environmental impacts associated with an
amendment of the term and conditions of the Stipulation of Settling Parties that was approved
by the Honorable Terry J. Hatter and that resolved the litigation entitled County of Orange vs.
Air Cat (USDC Case No. CV85 -1542 TJH (MCX) (Settlement Agreement 1985). In
conformance with CEQA, this EIR identifies and assesses the potential individual and
cumulative impacts of the proposed project. The County of Orange has decided to prepare a
Program EIR prepared pursuant to Section 15168 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section 15168 of
the CEQA Guidelines states that a Program EIR "...may be prepared on a series of actions that
can be characterized as one large project."
The County of Orange is the project proponent and lead agency. The County of Orange is the
proprietor of John Wayne Airport (JWA) and a party to the Settlement Agreement.' The City of
Newport Beach is a responsible agency and would also be required to take action on the
extension of the Settlement Agreement. This Program EIR is intended to evaluate the potential
impacts that could result from an amendment to the Settlement Agreement assuming three
different scenarios which are referred to in the document as Scenarios 1, 2, and 3, respectively.
Each scenario proposes different levels of air operations, passenger levels, and facilities
improvements. The Program EIR evaluates the reasonably foreseeable impacts associated
with each scenario, but is not intended to be a construction level document.
1.2 HISTORY AND BACKGROUND
JWA is owned and operated by the County of Orange and is currently the only commercial
service airport in Orange County. It is located immediately adjacent to and south of Interstate
405 (1 -405) and east of State Route 55 (SR -55). The property currently encompasses
approximately 504 acres of land including the airfield, terminal, surface level and parking
structures, administrative building, and a portion of the Newport Beach Golf Course.
Airport services in Orange County started in the early 1920s at a small airfield known as
Martin's Airport. The airfield was situated on 60 acres of Irvine Ranch land approximately one
mile north of where John Wayne Airport is located today.
In 1939, the County Board of Supervisors made plans to extend South Main to Corona del Mar
across the Irvine Ranch and Martin's Airport. To accommodate the roadway, the airport needed
to be relocated. The Irvine Company donated the land to the County for the road extension and
a new airport in exchange for an exclusive long -term lease for Martin Aviation at the new airport
location. The new Orange County Airport was completed in September 1941 at which time the
airport consisted of a 2,500 -foot paved runway with lights and a federal airways beacon. The
I John Wayne Airport is also known as Orange County Airport. The call letters for the airport are SNA.
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County provided an administration building and one hangar. Martin Aviation provided a second
hangar for their use.
In December 1941, during World War II, the U.S. Army Air Corps took over operation of the
airport. The airfield was enlarged and improved for use as a fighter base. When the Army's
improvements were completed, the airport had a 4,800 -foot runway, full runway lighting, and a
control tower atop its existing administration building.
Three years following the end of hostilities (1948), the federal government returned the airfield
to the County under the condition that the property be operated as a public airport and that it be
available to all types and classes of aeronautical uses. Because of this condition, the County
was forced to cancel Martin Aviation's exclusive lease.
By 1948, new fixed base operators (FBOs) had begun moving into the airport. These FBOs
included the Martin School of Aviation; Ben Sprague's Repair Service and Sales Agency; the
Don Hillman Air Taxi Service; and the Aerodusters cropdusting firm, as well as a few other
rental, repair service and sales agencies. In 1952, Bonanza Airlines began the first regular
scheduled commercial air service from Orange County to points in Southern California and
Arizona.
The airport underwent a period of slow expansion for the next few years during which civil air
traffic was sufficiently infrequent that an unused taxiway on the field's west side became a
weekend drag strip. The use of the taxiway as a drag strip was discontinued in 1958 when
additional aircraft tie -down space was needed.
In 1963, the Orange County Board of Supervisors adopted the first master plan for the
development of JWA. Major recommendations of this plan were the reorientation of the runway
to reduce flights over the Costa Mesa area, and the addition of a shorter runway for smaller
aircraft. The implementation of these recommendations resulted in the runway configuration
that exists today. In addition to the runway modifications, the old administration /control tower
was demolished and replaced with a new Federal Aviation Administration tower located at the
west end of the airfield. The revamped airport opened its runways to traffic in 1965, serving
more than 45,000 passengers annually.
It was soon apparent that the airfield would need a new terminal building to accommodate the
growing number of passengers. In 1967, a new terminal building was constructed that could
handle 400,000 annual passengers. By 1968, the new terminal building was handling nearly
750,000 annual passengers, almost double its design capacity.
In 1985, over 12 million passengers were served at JWA. In a response to the need for
additional airline service in the County, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a
Master Plan for facility improvements (February 1985), an airline access plan, and an
associated Land Use Compatibility Plan. The 1985 Master Plan allowed for the construction of
the existing terminal facilities. In 1990, the new 337,900- square foot Thomas F. Riley Terminal
opened to the public. The terminal is served by a two -level circulating roadway system, three
parking structures, and off- airport parking lots.
As part of its ongoing effort to operate JWA in a manner sensitive to the residents who live
under the approach and departure corridors, the County of Orange has, developed one of the
most stringent access and noise abatement programs in the country. The Airport monitors all
aircraft operations, both commercial and private, for compliance with the program. Some of the
more significant noise abatement and access restrictions are embodied in the Settlement
Agreement, as well as ordinances, resolutions (including Resolutions No. 85 -255, 85 -256, 85-
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259, 85 -1231, 85 -1232 and 85- 1233), plans (including the Phase 2 Access Plan) and policies of
the County. Additional detail on the regulatory history of JWA is provided in Section 2.2.
Previous Environmental Documents
JWA, and the appropriate level of commercial air at the airport, has been the subject of several
environmental documents over the past 20 years. The following provides an .overview of the
most recent documents that evaluated JWA air service.
Environmental Impact Report 508 and Environmental Impact Statement
In 1985 the Orange County Board of Supervisors certified EIR 508 for the JWA Master Plan and
Santa Ana Heights Land Use Compatibility Program. The document addressed the
environmental impacts associated with an increase in air carrier operations at JWA. The project
evaluated an increase from 41 Average Daily Departures (ADD) to 73 ADD, serving an
estimated 10.2 Million Annual Passengers (MAP) .2 The Master Plan provided for new facilities
to accommodate the increased number of ADD and MAP. The facilities in the Master Plan
included, but was not limited to, a new terminal building, parking structures, circulation
improvements, and fuel farms. The Settlement Agreement resolved litigation associated with
the implementation of the Master Plan. It was based on this documentation that the
improvements at JWA were constructed. The new terminal and facilities opened in 1990.
Environmental Impact Report 546
This EIR was prepared to evaluate various modifications to previously adopted maximum
permitted noise levels at JWA to accommodate FAA actions affecting the use of noise
abatement departure procedures at JWA. Eventually FAA incorporated its regulatory actions
into FAA Advisory Circular (AC) 91 -53A.
Environmental Impact Report 552
EIR 552 was prepared in 1994 to address the introduction of air cargo operations at JWA.
United Parcel Service (UPS) and Federal Express had requested authorization to fly regularly
scheduled commercial cargo service at JWA. Using the type of aircraft proposed (a Boeing
757 -200 and a Airbus 320) would require the allocation of a Class A ADD. The EIR evaluated
the potential environmental impacts associated with modification of the JWA Phase 2 Access
Plan to allow air cargo operations. The project evaluated a range of alternatives. Based on EIR
552, the Phase 2 Access Plan and the Settlement Agreement were amended to allow
commercial cargo operators and provide two additional ADD for air cargo operations and
modifications to the provisions.
Environmental Impact Report 573
The County of Orange prepared EIR 573 for the Airport System Master Plan for John Wayne
Airport and Proposed Orange County intemational Airport. The document addresses the
potential impacts associated with the development of an airport system in Orange County. The
Airport System Master Plan (ASMP) would include commercial air service at both JWA and a
` The ADDs at JWA are divided into three "classes" based on the noise characteristics of the aircraft on departure.
The Class A flights are the noisiest. The next quietest class of ADDs is designated as Class AA. The quietest class
is the Class E. The Class E flights do not have a maximum number of flights allowed because they are below the
regulatory noise levels established in the EIR 508 (86.0 dB SENEQ. However, the number of passengers on Class E
flights does count toward the maximum 8.4 MAP allowed by the Settlement Agreement at the JWA prior to December
31, 2005. More detailed information on the allowed noise level at each noise monitoring station for the various
classes of aircraft is provided in Appendix A-
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proposed international airport at the decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station EI Toro. EIR
573 analyzes a series of alternatives to the proposed ASMP, including two alternatives which
assume that JWA would be further developed and that the El Toro site would be devoted to
some use other than aviation (Alternatives "F' and eG "). The ASMP is a project distinct from this
project (i.e., extension of the existing Settlement Agreement). The project being analyzed
pursuant to this EIR is not inconsistent with the ASMP, EIR 573 or any of the EIR 573
alternatives, nor does the ASMP or any analysis in EIR 573 depend upon or preclude
consideration of the Settlement Agreement extension project for JWA. On October 23, 2001,
the Board of Supervisors certified Final EIR 573 and approved the ASMP for El Toro and JWA.
1.3 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
In the summer of 1985, the County of Orange, the City of Newport Beach, Stop Polluting Our
Newport (SPON), and Airport Working Group (AWG) entered into the Settlement Agreement
settling all pending actions and claims related to the 1985 Master Plan and EIR 508 and the
pending appeal in the 1981 Master Plan /EIR 232 litigation. The Settlement Agreement required
certain modifications to various mitigation measures originally adopted by the County at the time
it certified EIR 508. The principal terms of the existing Settlement Agreement relate to
restrictions and limitations on aircraft operations and commercial passenger facilities. One key
component of the Settlement Agreement pertains to the number of regulated flights allowed to
fly from JWA. Pursuant to the Settlement Agreement, the County may not permit or allocate to
commercial air carriers more than 39 annual ADDs by Class A aircraft and not more than 73
ADD of Class A and Class AA aircraft, from JWA through December 31, 2005. Additionally, the
annual number of passengers served at JWA may not exceed 8.4 MAP prior to December 31,
2005. The restrictions and limitations of the Settlement Agreement are more fully discussed in
Section 2.2, while the entire Settlement Agreement is reproduced in Appendix B of this EIR.
The settling parties have executed various stipulations making minor modifications to the
Settlement Agreement subsequent to 1985, and copies of those stipulations are contained in
Appendix C.
The Project proposes modifications of some of the provisions, including an extension of the
term, of the Settlement Agreement. This EIR evaluates three "project" scenarios, each with
different levels of air service and facilities improvements. The three scenarios reflect
negotiations that the County and the City have conducted regarding a possible extension of the
Settlement Agreement, and, in that respect, define the terms of any extension of the agreement
proposed or acceptable to at least one of the parties. In order to permit the elected officials of
the County and the City to determine the final terms of any extension agreement, the three
project scenarios are evaluated to an equivalent level detailed in this EIR.
With each of the three scenarios, modifications to the terms of the Settlement Agreement are
proposed prior to December 31, 2005. Prior to implementation of these modifications,
agreement by the County and the City of Newport Beach, AWG, and SPON would be required.
A more detailed description of each of the three scenarios is presented in Section 2.4. Table 1-
1 below provides a brief summary of the key elements of each scenario.
1.4 ALTERNATIVES EVALUATED
In accordance with Section 15126(d) of the CEQA Guidelines, Section 4.0 of the EIR includes
an alternatives discussion. In addition to the three project scenarios analyzed in Section 3.0 of
the EIR, three additional alternatives are evaluated. These alternatives are the No Project
Alternative, Alternative D, and Alternative E.
CEQA requires that the definition of the No Project Alternative include the existing conditions, as
well as what would be reasonably expected to occur in the foreseeable future, if the project
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were not approved. Specifically, Section 15126(e)(3)(A) addresses the definition of the No
Project Alternative for land use or regulatory plans. It states: `When a project is the revision of
an existing land use or regulatory plan, policy or ongoing operation, the no project' alternative
will be the continuation of the existing plan, policy or operation into the future. Typically this is a
situation where other projects initiated under the existing plan will continue while the new plan is
developed. Thus the projected impacts of the proposed plan or alternative plans would be
compared to the impacts that would occur under the existing plan." Based on this guidance, the
No Project Alternative assumes the continued implementation of all existing terms of the
Settlement Agreement beyond December 31, 2005.
TABLE 1 -1
OVERVIEW OF PROJECT SCENARIOS AND ALTERNATIVES
Principal .•:
".Restrictions:
and :
No Project
Constraints
Akemative
Scenario 1
Scenario 2
Scenario 3
Alternative D
Alternative E'
Curfew
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
Noise
85 as of
Regulated
73
85 as of
85 as of
4/1/2002 and
No restrictions
79 as of
Passenger
1/1/2005
4/1/2002
100 as of
as of 1/12006
1/1/2005
Fli hts
1/1/2006
Annual
Passenger
8.4 MAP
9.8 MAP
10.8 MAP
as of
No restrictions
No restrictions
8.8 MAP
Limit
4/1/2002
as of 4/12002
as of 4/12006
Cargo
2
2
4 as of
4 as of
No restrictions
2
Flights
1/12006
1112006
as of 1/1/2006
Passenger
18 as of
Loading
14
18 as of
18 as of
4/1/2002 and
No restrictions
16
Bridge
1112005
4/1/2002
24 as of
as of 1/1/2006
Gate Limits
1112006
Settlement
Agreement
NIA
12/31/2015
12131/2010
12/31/2015
Not applicable
12/312015
Extended to
GA Facilities
No
No change
No
No restrictions
No restrictions
No change
restrictions
until 1/112021
restrictions
until 1/1/2021
GANO
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
No change
Master
No
Not permitted
No
No restrictions
No restrictions
Not permitted
Planning
restrictions
until 1/1/2016
restrictions
until 1/1/2016
The following is a brief summary of the three alternatives.
No Project Alternative -- The No Project Alternative assumes the continuation of the
provisions in Final EIR 508 and the Settlement Agreement. The Access Plan
adopted for JWA provides for the 73 regulated ADD. It is assumed that the number
of passengers served at JWA would increase from the 7.8 MAP served in the year
2000 to the 8.4 MAP permitted in the Settlement Agreement. The increase in the
number of passengers is accomplished through additional Class E flights and a
projected increase in the average load factor at JWA from recent historical levels of
0.63 to 0.66.3 The increase in the load factor is reflective of the historic trend. This
alternative would have less of an impact than any of the scenarios addressed as part
of this project. Significant unavoidable adverse impacts would include traffic and air
quality impacts.
s The load factor is a ratio computed by determining the number of passengers actually on the aircraft at the time of
departure divided by the number of seats available on the aircraft. The load factor cited for JWA is an average of all
commercial flights departing JWA in the Access Plan year. The Access Plan year starts on April 1� and continues to
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Alternative D -- This alternative would not extend the Settlement Agreement. The
restrictions and limitations outlined in the Settlement Agreement would remain in
place until December 31, 2005, but would then be eliminated and operations at JWA
would be unconstrained by the Settlement Agreement limitations. There would be no
restrictions on the number of regulated flights, the MAP served at JWA, or on the
size or development of facilities. As with all the scenarios and alternatives, it is
assumed that the County of Orange would not change the curfew, in place since
1969, or the maximum permitted single noise event ( "Class A ") and curfew
provisions of the General Aviation Noise Ordinance (GANG) because these are
adopted by ordinance and the County is not presently contemplating any
modifications to those restrictions. The number of flights and passengers served at
the airport reflects JWA operating at runway capacity during peak hours .4 This
alternative would allow approximately 181 ADD of Class A aircraft and accommodate
13.9 MAP. This alternative would have greater environmental impacts than any of
the scenarios addressed in the EIR. This alternative would have significant
unavoidable land use, traffic, noise, and air quality impacts.
Alternative E -- This alternative would extend the Settlement Agreement and would
permit the construction of two additional gates, an increase in noise regulated ADD
from 73 to 79, and an increase in passenger service level to 8.8 MAP. This
alternative assumes no change to the curfew, the single event noise limit, or the
GANG. This alternative assumes that all noise - regulated departures would be
operated by Class A aircraft. This alternative would provide only a small increase in
the number of ADD and MAP compared to either existing conditions or the No
Project Alternative.
1.5 ENVIRONMENTALLY SUPERIOR ALTERNATIVE
CEQA requires that the EIR identify the environmentally superior alternative. The No Project
Alternative is the environmental superior, alternative. Section 15126.6 states "if the
environmentally superior alternative is the 'no project' alternative, the EIR shall also identify an
environmentally superior alternative among the other alternatives." Taking that into
consideration and based on a review of the scenarios and alternatives addressed in the EIR,
Alternative E is the environmentally superior alternative. Scenario 1 most effectively meets the
project objectives, with only minor incremental increases in project impacts. This is discussed
more fully in Section 4.5.
1.6 AREAS OF CONTROVERSY
JWA, and air travel in general, has historically been an area of controversy in Orange County.
Litigation and community discourse over the noise and traffic associated with commercial air
service at JWA has been an issue since the 1970s. The Settlement Agreement reduced the
intensity of this controversy because it established operational parameters at the airport that
safeguarded the concerns of the community and allowed for needed improvements to be
implemented without fear of litigation or political opposition. Having been in place for 16 years,
the Settlement Agreement removed from discussion what level of air service should be provided
at JWA and the appropriate restrictions at the airport, at least until the end of 2005. The
consideration of extending the Settlement Agreement involves balancing competing interests -
the same interests that were addressed through the Settlement Agreement. There is a need to
balance the overall demand for air travel in Orange County with the potential impacts on the
surrounding areas. Many communities that are within close proximity to the airport would like to
4 Based on control tower counts and videotapes, the operations at JWA are currently at 64 percent of capacity during
the peak period from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. The theoretical capacity of the runways is 55 operations per hour.
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see no increase in the number of regulated flights or passengers being served at JWA. Others,
many not directly affected by airport operations, would like to see the amount of service at the
airport increased so that a larger percentage of Orange County's air demand may be served at
the existing facility.
Because of physical constraints and limited area within its current boundaries, JWA is not able
to serve all of the Orange County air travel demand. There is controversy regarding the
appropriate amount of air travel that needs to be accommodated within Orange County. The
excess demand not being served in Orange County is required to use other regional airports.
1.7 ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED
The principal issue to be resolved by the County in connection with the selection and adoption
of a project under this EIR is the determination of the appropriate point of balance between the
need of the County for adequate air transportation services to support its economy, and the
environmental interests and concerns of local residents. This has been the basic policy issue
inherent in consideration of any and all access or operational limits at JWA; and it remains the
basic policy issue in respect of the decision presented by the proposed project to the Orange
County Board of Supervisors. It is, of course, also an issue for the City of Newport Beach and
other interested parties, although the principal objective of the City, understandably, is
protection of what the City believes to be the environmental interests of its residents.
1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
The study area is generally urban in character. Extensively developed industrial and
commercial land uses abut the airport to the north, east, and west and lower density residential
and open space land uses are located to the south and southwest. An extensive arterial
highway and freeway system surrounds the airport providing access from several locations to
the airport. In contrast to the urban development surrounding the airport, the Upper Newport
Bay, located approximately 3,600 feet south of the airport, is an important natural area,
providing habitat to many wildlife species.
1.9 EIR FOCUS AND EFFECTS FOUND NOT TO BE SIGNIFICANT
In accordance with Section 15063 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the County of Orange
prepared an Initial Study /Environmental Checklist for the proposed project and distributed it
along with the Notice of Preparation (NOP) to responsible and interested agencies, and key
interest groups. The NOP was distributed to 252 individuals or agencies for a 30-day review
period beginning on August 14, 2001.
A total of 18 comment letters were received. The primary concerns outlined in the letters are as
follows:
• Governor's Office of Planning and Research --,The State Clearinghouse distributed
the document to 12 state agencies and commissions, including: The Resource
Agency, Department of Conservation, California Coastal Commission, Department of
Fish and Game, Native American Heritage Commission, State Lands Commission,
California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans)— District 12, Caltrans -- Division of
Aeronautics, California Highway Patrol, Air Resources Board - Airport Projects, and
the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board.
• City of La Palma -- The City expressed no immediate concerns associated with the
project.
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• City of Anaheim -- The City had no comment at this time.
• Avis — Avis expressed an .interest in growth in airport business balanced with the
needs and priorities of the surrounding community.
• South Coast Air Quality Management District -- The District stated that air quality
analysis should address the impacts associated with all phases of the project and all
air pollutant sources.
• City of Seal Beach -- The City had no comment at this time.
• Grant Younalove — Mr. Younglove expressed concern regarding increased activity at
JWA and support for the development of El Toro.
• Ed Burlingham — Mr. Burlingham raised concerns pertaining to noise impacts
associated with any increase in the number of flights from JWA.
• Margaret Morgan — Ms. Morgan raised specific questions pertaining to noise, fuel
delivery systems, land use and planning, transportation /circulation, biological
resources, and hazards.
• Ralph P. Morgan. Jr. — Mr. Morgan provided comments pertaining to noise and
pollution impacts associated with JWA.
• City of Aliso Vieio — The City requested that cumulative impacts and the impacts
associated with the diversion of aircraft to other regional airports be evaluated.
• City of Irvine — The City requested that the EIR include a health risk assessment, an
analysis of demand for parking, and an alternative for providing bus service to other
regional airports for long -range and international flights.
• Thomas S. Anderson — Mr. Anderson expressed concern about noise impacts on
sensitive land uses that would occur with an increased number of flights from JWA.
Safety impacts, specifically regarding schools, were an additional impact identified.
Information on the location of schools and daycare facilities was provided.
• City of Rancho Santa Margarita — The City does not have specific comments at this
time, but would appreciate receiving documents and meeting notices.
• City of Orange -- The City requested that any increased noise associated with flights
over the City sensitive land uses be evaluated in the EIR.
• City Managers for the Cities of Anaheim. Costa Mesa, Newport Beach. Orange.
Santa Ana. and Tustin — The managers expressed a commitment to preserving the
operational restrictions at JWA.
• City of Tustin -- The City may have concerns related to environmental impacts.
These concerns will be transmitted as part of the .City's review of the Draft
Environmental Impact Report.
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Caltrans- District 12 — Caltrans requested that a traffic study be prepared that
addresses increased traffic volumes, and the impacts on local and regional
transportation systems.
Copies of the NOP /Initial Study, distribution list, and NOP responses are included in Appendix
D. The Initial Study determined that an EIR is required to evaluate the potentially significant
environmental effects on the proposed project. The EIR addresses all the potential significant
effects identified in the environmental checklist. In addition, the EIR provides a discussion of
other issues that were determined not to be significant but will assist the reader in developing a
better understanding of the project and the environment in which it would be implemented. In
accordance with Section 15128 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the following items were
checked "No Impact' or "Less Than Significant Impact," and do not warrant further evaluation in
the EIR:
Agriculture -- The proposed project would not result in any impacts to farmlands
listed as Prime, Unique, or of "Statewide Importance" based on the 1997 Natural
Resource Conservation Service Mapping. The study area is completely urbanized and
no farmland exists in proximity to the project. No part of the project site or adjacent
areas are subject to the Williamson Act. The project would not result in pressures to
convert farmlands to other uses.
• Population and Housing -- The project study area is located within the highly
urbanized portion of Orange County. The project would not result in the local or
regional population projections being exceeded. The project does not propose any
development that would increase the population in the study area or within Orange
County. No housing would be built or removed as a result of the proposed project.
Geophysical -- As with development in most of Orange County, geotechnical issues
pose a potential constraint to development; however, through standard design and
engineering practices the potential impacts can be mitigated. Specific design for a
proposed construction project is required to fully address these specific concerns.
Because no specific facilities improvements or approvals are part of the proposed
project, these issues are more appropriately evaluated at the time a specific
construction proposal is made, if ever, and the necessary construction level
documentation is prepared.
• Hydrology and Drainage -- Improvements constructed at the airport, including a
peaking basin has resulted in the removal of the aviation portion of the airport from
being flood - prone. The project would not substantially alter the drainage patterns.
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project would be designed to adopted standards to minimize any design safety
hazards. The project design would not inhibit or otherwise impede emergency
access that is currently provided on site. Project improvements are predominately
onsite; therefore, emergency access to off-site areas would not be affected by the
project. Existing pedestrian walkways and bikeways would not be affected by the
project.
• Light and Glare -- JWA is surrounded by office /commercial uses to the west and east
and framed by major arterial highways and freeways. Views of the airport are
primarily from the street and freeway system that surrounds the airport. Residential
and recreation uses south of the airport do not have direct views of the airport due to
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elevation differences and intervening uses. Lighting for the terminal, parking
structure and parking lot provide adequate lighting for operation. To comply with
federal rules and regulations pertaining to minimizing glare and shielding lighting
from pilots, JWA uses surface materials to reduce glare effects. There is minimal
spill over lighting to offsite uses. Additionally, no sensitive uses are immediately
adjacent to the airport.
Cultural Resources -- A records search determined that there are no recorded
prehistoric archaeological sites, historic sites, or California Historical Landmarks
within the project study area. The airport site has been heavily disturbed due to
construction activities; therefore, no cultural resources would be expected on site.
Recreation -- The project would not generate any increase in population or provide
development that would result in increased usage of existing neighborhood and
regional parks. There would not be any substantial physical deterioration to existing
recreation facilities due to the project. Potential impacts associated with increased
noise on recreational facilities are addressed as part of the noise evaluation in
Section 3.3.
Mineral Resources — According to the County of Orange General Plan Resources
Element, the project study area does not have significant existing and potential
mineral or energy resources within its boundaries. The California Division of Mines
and Geology also supports this finding.
• Schools -- The project would not result in the development of any residential units;
therefore, the project would not generate any additional students. The project would
not have any direct impact on school facilities. Potential noise impacts are discussed
in Section 3.3.
Other Government Services -- The expansion of the airport terminal would result in
increased maintenance responsibilities for the County of Orange. These services
are generally contracted out and paid for by the airport using airport funds. The cost
associated with the increased maintenance would be provided by the increased
revenue associated with the higher level of service at the airport.
1.10 ORGANIZATION OF THE EIR
This document has been divided into 12 chapters and is bound in two volumes. The first
chapter is a summary chapter that. provides an overview of the project and potential
environmental impacts. Chapter 2 provides the project description of the three scenarios being
evaluated at an equal level of detail. Chapter 2 also outlines the project objectives and intended
uses of the EIR. Chapter 3 provides the environmental setting, impacts, and mitigation
measures associated with 11 topical areas. For each topical area, the thresholds for
determining the significance of an impact have been identified. Chapter 4 provides .an
alternatives analysis. Chapter 5 discusses the potential cumulative impacts associated with the
project. Chapter 6 evaluates the long -term implications of the project, including growth- inducing
impacts. Chapter 7 summarizes the significant, unavoidable, adverse impacts associated with
each project scenario. All the mitigation measures identified in the EIR are compiled in Chapter
8 to facilitate a review of the measures proposed for adoption as part of this project. Chapter 9
lists the persons and organizations consulted, and Chapter 10 lists the preparers and
contributors to the document. The references used in preparing the document are contained in
Chapter 11. A glossary of terms is provided in Chapter 12.
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As previously indicated, the document is presented in two volumes. The second volume
contains the technical appendices. The technical appendices include technical studies
prepared for the project, the NOP, the Settlement Agreement, and related documents.
1.11 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS, AND AVAILABILITY OF STUDIES AND REPORTS
Copies of this Draft EIR, the technical appendices, and cited or referenced studies or reports
are available for review at the JWA Administrative Offices. Additionally, copies the EIR and
technical appendices are available for review at the main offices of the City of Newport Beach.
The appropriate addresses are located below:
John Wayne Airport .
Administrative Office
3160 Airway Avenue
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Contact David Helmreich
City of Newport Beach
Planning Department
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, California 92658
Contact Patrick Alford
In addition, the EIR and technical appendices are available at the following libraries:
Aliso Viejo
Anaheim
1 Journey
500 West Broadway
Aliso Viejo CA 92656
Anaheim CA 92805
Brea
Costa Mesa
1 Civic Center Circle
1855 Park Avenue
Brea CA 92821
Costa Mesa CA 92627
Costa Mesa /Mesa Verde Cypress
2969 Mesa Verde Drive East 5331 Orange Avenue
Costa Mesa CA 92626 Cypress CA 90630
Dana Point El Toro
33841 Niguel Road 24672 Raymond Way
Dana Point CA 92629 Lake Forest CA 92630
Fountain Valley Westminster
17635 Los Alamos 8180 13°i Street
Fountain Valley CA 92708 Westminster CA 92683
Garden Grove/Chapman Garden Grove Regional
9182 Chapman Avenue 11200 Stanford Avenue
Garden Grove CA 92841 Garden Grove CA 92840
Garden Grove/West Irvine /Heritage Park Regional
11962 Bailey Avenue 14361 Yale Avenue
Garden Grove Ca 92845 Irvine CA 92604
Irvine /University Park La Habra
4512 Sandburg Way 221 East La Habra Boulevard
Irvine CA 92612 La Habra CA 90631
La Palma Laguna Beach
7842 Walker 363 Glenneyre
La Palma CA 90623 Laguna Beach CA 92651
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Laguna Niguel Los Alamitos/Rossmoor
30341 Crown Valley Parkway 12700 Montecito
Laguna Niguel CA 92677 Seal Beach CA 90740
Newport Beach Orange
1000 Avocado Avenue 101 North Center Street
Newport Beach CA 92660 Orange CA 92865
Rancho Santa Margarita San Clemente
30902 La Promesa 242 Avenida Del Mar
Rancho Santa Margarita CA 92688 San Clemente CA 92672
San Juan Capistrano Regional Seal Beach
31495 El Camino Real 707 Electric Avenue
San Juan Capistrano CA 92675 Seal Beach CA 90740
Silverado Stanton
28192 Silverado Canyon Road 7850 Katella Avenue
Silverado Stanton CA 90680
Tustin Villa Park
345 East Main Street 17865 Santiago Boulevard
Tustin CA 92780 Villa Park CA 92861
1.12
Table 1 -2 presents a summary of the potential environmental effects of the Proposed Project;
measures to mitigate project impacts to the extent feasible, and expected status of effects
following the implementation of the mitigation measures. The more detailed evaluation of these
issues is presented in Section 3. If the text of the mitigation measure is too lengthy to include in
tabular format, it is briefly summarized in the table and the mitigation measure number is noted.
All mitigation measures are listed in their entirety in the appropriate portion of Section 3 and in
Section 8. In Table 1 -2, the significance of each impact is indicated by the following
abbreviations that parenthetically follow the summary description of the effect: S= significant
impact; LS= impact is less than significant according to the State CEQA Guidelines; and Nl =no
impact.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING
THE ADOPTION OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO.
2002- 001(PA 2001 -222)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY
FINDS, RESOLVES AND ORDERS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The proposed General Plan amendment is to Land Use Element and Noise
Element narratives and policies relating to the John Wayne Airport Settlement Agreement. The
Planning Commission recommended initiation of the amendment on December 6, 2001 and the City
Council initiated the amendment on December 11, 2001.
Section 2. A public hearing was held on June 6, 2002 in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place and
purpose of the meeting 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.
Section 3. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The City of Newport Beach has negotiated with the County of Orange to extend the term
of the John Wayne Airport Settlement Agreement.
2. The extension of the John Wayne Airport Settlement Agreement requires amendments to
certain policies in the Land Use Element and the Noise Element of the General Plan.
The County of Orange, acting as the lead agency, has prepared a draft Environmental
Impact Report 582 (DEIR 582) to address the potential environmental impacts associated
with an amendment to the terms and conditions of the Settlement Agreement, including
any General Plan amendment that would be required to ensure conformity between the
General Plan and the Settlement Agreement.
4. On February 26, 2002, the County Board of Supervisors certified EIR 582 finding that the
document was complete and accurate, addressed all environmental effects of the project, and
fully complied with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the CEQA Guidelines, and the County of Orange CEQA procedures.
5. The environmental analysis of DEIR 582 found no significant land use or noise impacts
associated with Project Scenario 1, which served as the basis for the General Plan
amendment.
Exhibit 2 17
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission Resolution No.
Paee 2 of 2
Section 4. Based on the aforementioned findings, the Planning Commission hereby
recommends that the City Council of the City of Newport Beach adopt General Plan Amendment
GPA No. 2002 -001 to revise the Land Use Element and the Noise Element as provided in
Exhibit A.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS 6th DAY OF June, 2002.
M
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Larry Tucker, Chairman
Earl McDaniel, Secretary
AYES:
NOES:
Exhibit 2 0
EXHIBIT A
Land Use Element
Policy
K. The land use designations and building intensity standards in this Element reflect
the terms and conditions of the Amended John Wayne Airport Settlement Agreement
(Amended Agreement) and the provisions of that Amended Agreement are an
integral part of the land use and planning process of the City of Newport Beach.
The City shall take all steps necessary to preserve and protect the Amended
Agreement, as well as assist in the identification and implementation of feasible
means of satisfying any additional Orange County air transportation demand
beyond that served at JWA.
DISCUSSION
In 1985, the City, County, Stop Polluting Our Newport (SPON) and the Airport
Working Group (AWG) entered into a comprehensive Settlement Agreement
settling all the pending actions and claims relating to the Master Plan for John
Wayne Airport and associated environmental documents. The Settlement
Agreement authorized increases in aircraft operations and facility improvements
while establishing limits on the number of the noisiest commercial aircraft
departures and on the number of passengers served at JWA
In June 2002, the City and the County entered into an agreement that amended the
terms of the Settlement Agreement to increase the number of commercial aircraft
departures and passenger service level as well as passenger loading bridges while
extending the term through the year 2015 (Amended Agreement). The terms of the
Amended Agreement have been fully considered in establishing the land use
designation and building intensity standards for all parcels within the City of
Newport Beach.
The City believes that, due to its size and physical constraints, John Wayne Airport
is incapable of meeting all of Orange County's air transportation demand. While the
Amended Agreement provides for some increase in capacity and passenger service
levels, the City should continue to work with other jurisdictions to identify and
implement feasible means of satisfying any Orange County air transportation
demand beyond that served at JWA.
IMPLEMENTATION
1. Take all feasible steps to preserve and protect the integrity of the Amended
Agreement including, without limitation: (a) consistently infomning Newport
Beach residents of events relevant to the Amended Agreement and the efforts of
the City to protect the integrity of the Amended Agreement; (b) maintaining the
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support of the "Corridor Cities" and residents impacted by JWA through
periodic mailings and regular meetings with Corridor City representatives; (c)
working to increase the number of public and private entities that support the
Amended Agreement; and (d) retaining lobbyists and consultants to develop,
among interested parties such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Air
Transportation Association (ATA), air carriers and the air cargo carriers, support
for, or non - opposition to, the Amended Agreement.
2. Actively participate with other jurisdictions to identify and implement feasible .
means of satisfying Orange County's air transportation demand without the
increases in flights and passengers beyond those authorized by the Amended
Agreement.
3. The City shall oppose, or seek protection from, any Federal legislative or
regulatory action that would or could affect or impair the County's ability to
operate JWA consistent with the provisions of the Amended Agreement or the
City's ability to enforce the Amended Agreement. City staff shall continue to
monitor any possible amendment of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of
1990 as well as various FAA Regulations and Advisory Circulars that relate to
aircraft departure procedures.
Noise Element
Aircraft Operations - Many residents of Newport Beach are impacted by noise generated
by commercial and general aviation aircraft departing John Wayne Airport. Newport Beach
is located immediately south of John Wayne Airport and is under the primary departure
corridor. The County of Orange is the operator of John Wayne Airport. The air traffic is
made up of commercial air carriers, commuter turbo -prop aircraft, business jets, and single
and twin engine general aviation aircraft. The City has a long history of disputes with the
County regarding aircraft noise from John Wayne Airport. In 1985 the City, County, Stop
Polluting Our Newport (SPON), and the Airport Working Group (AWG) entered into the
John Wayne Airport Settlement Agreement, (Settlement Agreement) that established, and
limited the number of average daily departures (ADD) of three types of aircraft (Class A,
Class AA, and Class E). Class A aircraft were limited to 39 average daily departures (ADD)
and both Class A and Class AA aircraft were limited to 73 ADD. The Settlement
Agreement also established a limit of 8.4 million annual passengers (MAP) served at JWA in
recognition of the significant facility constraints such as the limited number of loading
bridges, the single air carrier runway and the limited area available for commercial air carrier
operations. The Settlement Agreement did not limit the number of Class E ADD except to
the extent that facility constraints and the MAP limits were applicable.
In 2002, the City and the County entered into an agreement that amended the Settlement
Agreement (Amended Agreement). The Amended Agreement authorizes 85 ADD with no
distinction between Class A and Class AA flights as well as an increase in passenger service
level from 8.4 MAP to 9.8 MAP.
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CNEL noise contours for the John Wayne Airport for calendar year 2000 are shown in
Figure 5. The noise contours shown were generated using a computer noise model and
calibrated to match measured noise levels at the permanent noise monitoring sites operated
by the airport. Figure 6 shows the CNEL noise contours and Figure 6A shows the Single
Event Noise Equivalent Level ( SENEL) noise contours from EIR 582 for the project
reflected in the Amended Agreement. The noise contours in Figure 6 and Figure 6A
indicate that the 65 CNEL contour and the 85 SENEL contour for the Amended
Agreement project are within the noise contours for the 1985 Master Plan project. The
modifications to the flight and passenger restrictions resulting from implementation of the
project reflected in the Amended Agreement do not have a significant noise impact in
Newport Beach or Santa Ana Heights. These contours represent the maximum noise
acceptable to the City of Newport Beach and form the basis for land use and land planning
decisions.
Noise contours represent lines of equal noise exposure, just as the contour lines on a
topographic map are lines of equal elevation. The contours shown on the maps are the 60
and 65 dB CNEL noise levels. The noise contours presented should be used as a guide for
land use planning. The 60 dB CNEL contour defines the Noise Referral Zone. This is the
noise level for which noise considerations should be included when making land use policy
decisions. The 65 dB CNEL contour describes the area for which new noise sensitive
developments will be permitted only if appropriate mitigation measures are included such
that the standards contained in this Element are achieved. Currently, no property designated
for residential development is within the 65 CNEL contour area and no new residential
development should be permitted. The reason for this restriction inside aircraft- generated
65 CNEL contours is that there is no practical way to mitigate against aircraft noise in an
exterior living area, while it is possible and practical to mitigate against ground -based traffic
noise.
GOAL 4.4 — To protect and preserve the integrity of the Amended Agreement and thereby
protect the quality of life for Newport Beach residents.
RELATED POLICY 4.4.1 - The City Council and staff shall take all steps necessary to
protect the integrity of the Amended Agreement. These steps include, without limitation, the
following.
1. The City shall oppose, or seek protection from, any Federal legislative or
regulatory action that would or could affect or impair the County's ability to
operate JWA consistent with the provisions of the Amended Agreement or the
City's ability to enforce the Amended Agreement. City staff shall continue to
monitor any possible amendment of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990
as well as various FAA Regulations and Advisory Circulars that relate to aircraft
departure procedures.
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2. Take all feasible steps to . preserve and protect the integrity of the Amended
Agreement including, without limitation: (a) consistently informing Newport Beach
residents of events relevant to the Amended Agreement and the efforts of the City
to protect the integrity of the Amended Agreement; (b) maintaining the support of
the "Corridor Cities and residents impacted by JWA through periodic mailings and
regular meetings with Corridor City representatives; (c) working to increase the
number of public and private entities that support the Amended Agreement; and
(d) retaining lobbyists and consultants to develop, among interested parties such as
the FAA, ATA, air carriers and the air cargo carriers, support for, or non-
opposition to, the Amended Agreement. City shall also actively participate with
other jurisdictions to identify and implement feasible means of satisfying additional
Orange County air transportation demand beyond the increases in flights and
passengers authorized by the Amended Agreement
3. The City shall, to the extent permitted by law, assist the County in implementing,
improvements to the comprehensive noise control program at JWA, which are
consistent with the terms and provisions of the Amended Agreement, and do
not adversely impact airport capacity or safety. Such improvements could
include, without limitation, the following:
(a) Implementation of aircraft flight or departure procedures, which assure the
community of the best feasible noise abatement;
(b) The preservation of the existing permanent remote monitoring stations and
the upgrade of the current noise monitoring system whenever feasible;
(c) Continued enforcement of the General Aviation Noise Ordinance.
4.42 The airport noise and transportation source noise assumptions in this Element are
based upon provisions of the Amended Agreement The 65 CNEL contours and the
85 SENEL contours, which are based upon the fleet mix and average number of
ADD for the last quarter of 2000 and the permitted increases in noise regulated
departures and passengers authorized in the Amended Agreement, are the basis for
the existing densities and intensities of development authorized in the Land Use
Element.
4.4.3 Modifications to the Phase 2 Access Plan and /or John Wayne Airport Settlement
Agreement that would reduce airport capacity or affect aircraft safety shall not be
permitted. The City shall not agree to any modification to the John Wayne Airport
Settlement Agreement or Phase 2 Access Plan that would affect or impair the
grandfathered status of the Access Plan or Settlement Agreement pursuant to
provision of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act of 1990.
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land use planning. The 60 dB CNEL contour defines the Noise Referral Zone. This is the
noise level for which noise considerations should be included when making land use policy
decisions. The 65 dB CNEL contour describes the area for which new noise sensitive
developments will be permitted only if appropriate mitigation measures are included such
that the standards contained in this Element are achieved. Currently, no property designated
for residential development is within the 65 CNEL contour area and no new residential'
development should be permitted. The reason for this restriction inside aircraft- generated
65 CNEL contours is that there is no practical way to mitigate against aircraft noise in an
exterior living area, while it is possible and practical to mitigate against ground -based traffic
noise.
GOAL 4.4 - To establish a comprehensive program and minimize the impact of noise
generated by aircraft departing JWA and the quality of life for Newport Beach residents by
prege g- maititaininc operational restrictions at JWA, investigating ways to extend or
strengthen those restrictions, and encouraging the development of a second commercial
airport in Orange County,
RELATED POLICY 4.4.1 - Preservation of the JWA Settlement Agreement. The City
Council and staff shall take all steps necessary to protect the validity of the JWA Settlement
Agreement. These steps include, without limitation, the following.
1. The City shall oppose, or seek protection from, and Federal legislative or
regulatory action that would or could affect or impair the County's ability to
operate JWA consistent with the provisions of the JWA Settlement Agreement
or the City's ability to enforce the Settlement Agreement. City staff shall
continue to monitor possible amendment of the Airport Noise and Capacity Act
of 1990 as well as various FAA Regulations and Advisory Circulars that relate to
aircraft departure procedures.
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PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1 33� NEWPORT BOULEVARD
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 826$8
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(949) 644- 3200: FAX (949) 694-3229
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Department
DATE: May 31, 2002
Memorandum
SUBJECT: Agenda Item No. 6 - JWA Settlement Agreement Extension
General Plan Amendment (PA 2001 - 222 /GPA 2002 -001)
The City Attorney would like the JWA Settlement Extension Ad Hoc
Committee to review and approve the proposed changes to the Land
Use Element and Noise Element texts. Therefore, the staff report for this
item will be distributed on Monday, June 3, 2002.