HomeMy WebLinkAbout3.0 - Newport Jewish Center - PA2013-206CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
January 23, 2014 Meeting
Agenda Item No. 3
SUBJECT: Newport Jewish Center - (PA2013 -206)
2240 University Drive
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -023
APPLICANT: Newport Jewish Center
PLANNER: Jason Van Patten, Planning Technician
(949) 644 -3234, jvanpatten @newportbeachca.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
The applicant proposes to convert the second floor of an existing two -story office
building into a religious facility. A conditional use permit is required to allow the
assembly use, and to establish a parking management plan allowing for joint use of the
common area parking lot during evenings and weekends.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. _ approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -023
(Attachment No. PC 1).
Protect Setting
The subject property is located at the end of University Drive and is bordered to the
south by Upper Newport Bay Regional Park. The site is comprised of five individual
parcels which are developed with four multi -story office buildings (67,951 sq. ft. total)
and a common area parking lot consisting of 255 parking spaces. The subject parcel
occupies 19,262 square feet (0.44 acres) of a 178,395 square -foot project site (4.09
acres). Other surrounding land uses include single - family residential to the north and
east and a YMCA facility to the west.
Project Description
The applicant proposes to convert the second floor (8,958 net sq. ft.) of an existing two -
story office building (16,932 net sq. ft.) into a religious facility. No increase in floor area
is proposed, and first floor general office uses will be unchanged. The renovation will
Subject Property
Common Parking Lot
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GENERAL PLAN ZONING
F i '
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LOCATION
GENERAL PLAN
ZONING
CURRENT USE
ON -SITE
General Commercial
Office General (OG)
General Office Complex
Office CO -G
NORTH
Single -Unit Residential
Single -Unit Residential
Residential Dwellings
Detached (RS-D)
(R -1 -6000
SOUTH
Open Space OS
Planned Community PC 44
Upper Newport Bay Regional Park
EAST
Single -Unit Residential
Single -Unit Residential
Residential Dwellings
Detached RS -D
R -1 -6000
WEST
Public Facilities PF
Public Facilities PF
YMCA Facility
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consist of a multipurpose room, social hall, and administrative offices, with remaining
floor area designated for a children's room, kitchen, library, and storage (Attachment
No. PC 7 — Project Plans). The multipurpose room will be used for support groups,
workshops, and education classes with the social hall used for lectures, community
gatherings, and religious services. A detailed project description is included as
Attachment No. PC 3. The anticipated religious facility operation and expected
occupancy are as follows:
Peak Period
Operation
Occupancy
Daytime, Monday- Friday
- General office use
5 employees
(9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
- Weekly support group
15 -25 people
- Weekly mommy and me group
10 -15 people
Evenings, Monday- Friday
- Twice weekly adult education classes
15 -40 people
(5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
- Weekly religious service
40 -60 people
- Lectures
207 people
- Workshops
20 -40 people
- Community shabbat
80 people
Weekends
- Weekly religious service
40 -60 people
- Religious Bar / Bat Mitzvah instruction
150 -200 people
During the daytime period, activites may occur simultanously resulting in approximately
45 people on site at one time. During evenings or on weekends, up to a maximum of
207 people may be expected at one time. Therefore, the applicant requests to establish
a parking management plan to allow joint use of the parking lot during evenings and
weekends to address the increase in parking demand.
Analysis
General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan
The subject property is designated General Commercial Office (CO -G /COG -B) within
the Land Use Element of the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan. These
designations are intended to provide for administrative, professional, and medical
offices with limited accessory retail and service uses. Other uses may also be permitted
in accordance with these designations. The principal use of the facility is consistent with
the General Plan because the religious facility will provide a support service to the
community.
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Zoning Code
The subject property is located within the Office General (OG) Zoning District. Assembly
uses are conditionally permitted within the OG Zoning District pursuant to Zoning Code
Section 20.20.020 (Commercial Zoning Districts Land Uses and Permit Requirements).
Parking
The office use previously occupying the site required 36 parking spaces (8,958 sq. ft. / 1
space per 250 sq. ft.). Pursuant to Zoning Code Chapter 20.40 (Off Street Parking),
assembly uses require one space per three seats, or one space per 35 square feet
used for assembly purposes. Given the expected occupancy, parking demand based on
number of seats is as follows:
Parking Demand Based on Number of Seats
Daytime
Evenings/Weekends
1 space per 3 Seats
15 spaces
69 spaces
(anticipated maximum occupancy)
(45 seats)
(207 seats)
Parking Spaces Available
36 spaces
255 spaces
(maximum seats per use permit conditions)
(108 seats)
(207 seats)
During the daytime the applicant seeks the ability to use both the multipurpose room
(1,100 sq. ft.) and social hall (2,016 sq. ft.) for flexibility in operation, but does not intend
on using all 3,116 square feet of floor area. The intent is to conduct small group
meetings and operate similar to an administrative office. Therefore, a parking demand
based on the number of seats is appropriate because it relates with the actual number
of people visiting the site. Further, the anticipated parking demand (15 spaces) is based
on daytime activities occurring simultaneously. In instances where activities are held on
separate days or times, the number of people on site will be reduced, as will parking
demand. However, to ensure daytime operations do not generate parking demand
beyond what was previously available for the general office use (36 spaces), a condition
of approval is included limiting the site to 108 seats (36 spaces x 3 seats) during
daytime hours.
During evenings and weekends the intent is to maximize the area of assembly which
will generate a parking demand of 69 spaces, an increase of 33 spaces as compared to
the previous office use. However, during these peak periods, unrestricted use of the 255
space parking lot will be available because office uses sharing the site will generally be
closed (Attachment No. PC 4). Still, to conservatively provide for the anticipated
operation during evenings and weekends, a condition of approval is included requiring
that a minimum of 90 spaces (3,116 sq. ft. / 1 space per 35 sq. ft.) shall be maintained
on -site for the proposed assembly use.
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Pursuant to Section 20.40.110.6.2 (Adjustments to Off - Street Parking Requirements —
Joint Use of Parking Facilities) required off - street parking may be reduced with the
approval of a conditional use permit where nonresidential uses on the same site have
distinct and differing peak parking demands. In this case, the proposed religious facility
has peak parking demand in the evenings and on weekends which are different from
office uses sharing the site. The Planning Commission may grant a joint use of parking
spaces in compliance with the following conditions:
1. The most remote space is located within a convenient distance to the use it is
intended to serve;
2. The amount of reduction is no greater than the number of spaces required for the
least intensive of the uses sharing the parking;
3. The probable long -term occupancy of the structures, based on their design, will
not generate additional parking demand;
4. The applicant has provided sufficient data, including a parking study if required
by the Director, to indicate that there is no conflict in the peak parking demand for
the uses proposing to make joint use of the parking facilities;
5. The property owners involved in the joint use of parking facilities shall record a
parking agreement approved by the Director and City Attorney. The agreement
shall be recorded with the County Recorder, and a copy shall be filed with the
Department; and
6. A parking management plan shall be prepared in compliance with subsection (C)
of this section (Parking Management Plan).
Staff believes facts exist to support a joint use of parking. The property is developed as
an office complex and is anticipated to remain occupied by office uses long term. The
parking lot has further demonstrated it is sufficiently convenient for workers and visitors.
Moreover, there will be no conflict in parking between the uses, and the proposed
religious facility will have unrestricted access to the parking lot as specified by the
conditions, covenants, and restrictions (CC &R's) of the Bay Corporate Plaza
Association (building owners). The applicant has provided the CC &R's and a letter from
the building owners association acknowledging use of the parking lot (Attachment No.
PC 5). A draft parking management plan was also prepared to address potential parking
conflicts (Exhibit B of Attachment No. PC1).
Under the terms of the Parking Management Plan, a minimum of 90 parking spaces
shall be maintained on -site for the proposed assembly use during evenings and
weekends. Staff has also recommended that in the event any future use should operate
during these peak periods, the Parking Management Plan would need to be reevaluated
and may require an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit by the Planning
Commission.
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Use Permit Findings
Pursuant to Section 20.52.020 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits) of the
Zoning Code, the Planning Commission must make the following findings in order to
approve a Conditional Use Permit:
1. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan;
2. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all
other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code;
3. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are
compatible with the allowed uses in the vicinity;
4. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and
medical) access and public services and utilities; and
5. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, nor endanger, jeopardize, or
otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety,
or general welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the
proposed use.
Staff believes sufficient facts exist to support the Conditional Use Permit request for the
assembly use and a joint use of parking, as demonstrated in the draft Resolution
(Attachment No. PC1). The proposed assembly use is consistent with the Zoning Code
and General Plan and will provide a support service to the surrounding neighborhood.
During the day, the proposed operation will consist of administrative offices and small
group meetings which will function similar to adjacent office uses. When increased
occupancy is expected during the evenings and weekends, the 255 space parking lot
will provide more than adequate parking because surrounding office uses will generally
be closed. Anticipated traffic volumes from the proposed assembly use will not result in
unsatisfactory levels of service or negatively impact traffic circulation in the area. On
weekdays, the assembly use generates fewer daily vehicle trips than the previous
general office use (ITE Trip Generation Manual, gth Edition). On weekends, when the
assembly use generates increased trips according to the ITE Trip Generation Manual,
traffic volumes on surrounding roadways are lower than weekly volumes. Outdoor
activities are not proposed, and the location of the site in relation to nearby residential
areas is such that it is unlikely that attendees of the assembly use will impact residential
neighborhoods. Staff is of the opinion that any future intensification in use or increase in
parking demand during peak periods has been adequately addressed by the conditions
of approval. The recommended conditions of approval, which include restrictions on the
number of seats, noise, and off - street parking, should ensure compatibility with the
neighboring properties or residential uses in the vicinity.
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Alternatives
The Planning Commission may also approve a modified project or deny the application.
Should the Planning Commission determine that the required findings cannot be made,
the attached Resolution for Denial (Attachment No. PC 2) is provided to facilitate the
denial of the project, and would require additional information or findings that the
Planning Commission may deem necessary or warranted.
Environmental Review
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission find the project is categorically exempt
under Section 15301, of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines -
Class 1 (Existing Facilities). Class 1 exempts projects involving negligible or no
expansion of a use including but not limited to interior or exterior alterations involving
such things as interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. The proposed
project is limited to interior improvements to convert a previous office use to an
assembly use and involves no expansion in floor area. Further, there will be no traffic
impacts associated with the assembly use.
Public Notice
Notice of this application was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of
property within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding intervening rights -of-
way and waterways) including the applicant and posted on the subject property at least
10 days before the scheduled meeting, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal
Code. Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted
at City Hall and on the City website.
Prepared by:
Submitted by:
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Jas Van Patten Br n a Wisnes i, ICP, Deputy Director
Planning Technician
ATTACHMENTS
PC 1 Draft Resolution for Approval
PC 2 Draft Resolution for Denial
PC 3 Applicant's Project Description
PC 4 Tenant List
PC 5 Letter from Association Regarding Parking
PC 6 Site Photographs
PC 7 Project Plans
Attachment No. PC 1
Draft Resolution for Approval
RESOLUTION NO. # # ##
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. UP2013 -023 FOR AN ASSEMBLY USE AND A
JOINT USE OF PARKING LOCATED AT 2240 UNIVERSITY
DRIVE (PA2013 -206)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by the Newport Jewish Center, with respect to property located
at 2240 University Drive, and legally described as Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 82 -710
requesting approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The applicant proposes to convert the second floor of an existing two -story office
building into an assembly use. No increase in floor area is proposed. The Conditional
Use Permit is required to allow the assembly use, and to establish a parking
management plan allowing for joint use of the common area parking lot during
evenings and weekends.
3. The subject property is located within the Office General (OG) Zoning District and the
General Plan Land Use Element category is General Commercial Office (CO -G).
4. The subject property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan
category is General Commercial Office (COG -B).
5. A public hearing was held on January 23, 2014, in the Council Chambers at 100 Civic
Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the meeting was
given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written
and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this
meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. This project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to the State
CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act) Guidelines under Class 1 (Existing
Facilities).
2. Class 1 exempts projects involving negligible or no expansion of a use including but
not limited to interior or exterior alterations involving such things as interior partitions,
plumbing, and electrical conveyances.
3. The proposed project involves a tenant improvement to convert a previous office use
to an assembly use, and involves no expansion in floor area. Further, there will be no
traffic impacts associated with the assembly use.
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SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
In accordance with Section 20.52.020 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits) of
the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the following findings and facts in support of such
findings are set forth:
Finding:
A. The use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan.
Facts in Support of Finding:
A -1. The subject property is designated as General Commercial Office (CO -G) within the
Land Use Element of the General Plan which is intended to provide for administrative,
professional, and medical offices with limited accessory, retail, and service uses. Other
uses may be permitted in accordance with the CO -G land use designation.
A -2. The proposed assembly use will consist of religious services, administrative office, and
group meetings. The principal use of the facility is consistent with the General Plan
because the religious facility will provide a support service to the community.
Finding:
B. The use is allowed within the applicable zoning district and complies with all other
applicable provisions of this Zoning Code and the Municipal Code.
Facts in Support of Finding:
B -1. The proposed assembly use is located in the Office General (OG) Zoning District,
which is intended to provide for administrative, professional, and medical offices with
limited accessory retail and service uses. An assembly use is permitted within this
Zoning District with the approval of a conditional use permit.
B -2. The request to allow joint use of the parking lot is necessary to satisfy the off - street
parking requirement for the proposed assembly use during evenings and weekend
hours. Joint use of parking in conjunction with the Parking Management Plan is
consistent with the Zoning Code because the project involves nonresidential uses on
the same site that have peak parking demand occurring at different times of the day. In
this case, the proposed assembly use will share the parking lot with office uses, and
will have peak parking demand during evenings and weekends, which is outside of
normal business office hours.
B -3. In finding that the proposed use complies with Section 20.40.110, the following criteria
has been considered:
i. The most remote space is located within a convenient distance to the use it is
intended to serve.
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The most remote space is located approximately 285 feet to the east of the
building entrance. The existing parking lot is relatively flat, was a part of the
original development of the site, and has demonstrated it is sufficiently
convenient for workers and visitors.
ii. The amount of reduction is no greater than the number of spaces required for
the least intensive of the uses sharing the parking.
The project does not result in a reduction of parking. The proposed assembly
use and existing office uses on -site will be adequately parked based on differing
operational hours.
iii. The probable long -term occupancy of the structures, based on their design, will
not generate additional parking demand.
The property was originally developed in 1982 as an office complex for office
uses. The development consisting of four multi -story office buildings is
anticipated to remain occupied by office uses. The project has been conditioned
such that, in the event any future uses operate on weekends and evenings, the
Parking Management Plan would be reevaluated by the Community
Development Director to ensure adequate parking exists, and an amendment to
the Conditional Use Permit may be required by the Planning Commission.
iv. The applicant has provided sufficient data, including a parking study if required
by the Director, to indicate that there is no conflict in the peak parking demand
for the uses proposing to make joint use of the parking facilities.
The applicant proposes to use the parking lot jointly with existing office uses.
Existing office uses will not conflict with the peak periods of the assembly use
because these times occur outside of normal business office hours, which are
typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Conditions of approval have
been provided to preclude any conflict during peak parking demand for the
proposed uses sharing the parking.
V. The property owners involved in the joint use of parking facilities shall record a
parking agreement approved by the Director and City Attorney. The agreement
shall be recorded with the County Recorder, and a copy shall be filed with the
Department.
The parking lot is owned in common by all building owners within the Bay
Corporate Plaza Association and use of the facility is regulated by the
Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions recorded July 12, 1983
as Instrument No. 83- 299103. A copy of these legal requirements has been
filed with the Community Development Department and City Attorney. Pursuant
to Section 12.1 of the CC &R's, every member shall have a nonexclusive
easement for use and enjoyment in and to the Community Facilities which
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includes the entire parking lot. This will ensure the proposed assembly use has
access to, and use of the parking lot.
vi. A parking management plan shall be prepared in compliance with subsection
20.40.110.0 (Parking Management Plan).
A parking management plan has been prepared, and compliance with said plan
has been included as a condition of approval. The purpose of the Parking
Management Plan is to ensure that off - street parking is sufficient for the uses
sharing the site, and that there will be no conflict in parking during peak periods.
Finding:
C. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible with
the allowed uses in the vicinity.
Facts in Support of Finding:
C -1. The project is located within an existing office complex in a nonresidential zone.
Residential and public facility (YMCA) uses are allowed in the vicinity. The proposed
assembly use will provide a support service to surrounding residents and the
community.
C -2. The proposed conversion of office space to an assembly use only involves a tenant
improvement to the second floor of an existing two -story office building with no
increase in floor area.
C -3. The proposed daytime operation of the assembly use will primarily consist of
administrative offices and small group meetings which will function similar to adjacent
office uses. The proposed operation with limited weekday assembly use results in
minimal daytime parking demand.
C -4. The proposed evening and weekend operation will consist of lectures, community
gatherings, and religious services. The anticipated off - street parking demand will not
impact surrounding uses negatively because adequate parking will be available for all
uses sharing the project site. Access to the project site is taken from University Drive
and not from adjacent residential neighborhoods further ensuring that the operation
will maintain compatibility with uses in the vicinity. The location of the site in relation to
nearby residential areas is such that it is unlikely that attendees of the assembly use
will park in residential neighborhoods.
C -5. Outdoor activities are not proposed as part of the assembly use.
C -6. The proposed conditions of approval ensure that the potential conflicts with
surrounding land uses are eliminated or minimized to the greatest extent possible.
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Finding:
D. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, location, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and
medical) access and public services and utilities.
Facts in Support of Finding:
D -1. The project site has demonstrated that it is physically suitable to support the existing
development on the property. The addition of an assembly use within an existing
building will not alter the site's ability to provide public and emergency vehicle access
or public services and utilities.
D -2. The project site has demonstrated that it is physically suitable to accommodate the
flow of office workers to the site which traditionally have the same or similar hours of
arrival. Therefore, the proposed religious services and lectures, which also attract
groups of people at the same time, will be adequately served by the existing design of
the site.
D -3. The Public Works Department, Building Division, and Fire Department have reviewed
the project proposal and provided conditions of approval so as to maintain adequate
access, public services, and utilities to the existing development.
Finding:
E. Operation of the use at the location proposed would not be detrimental to the
harmonious and orderly growth of the City, nor endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general
welfare of persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed use.
Facts in Support of Finding:
E -1. The proposed assembly use is intended to support the community and is designed to
be compatible with existing office uses on site.
E -2. The proposed joint use of parking would not be detrimental in this case, because the
proposed assembly use will have peak parking demand during evenings and
weekends, which are distinct from office uses sharing the site.
E -3. Anticipated traffic volumes from the proposed assembly use will not result in
unsatisfactory levels of service or negatively impact traffic circulation in the area. On
weekdays, the assembly use generates fewer daily vehicle trips than the previous
general office use (ITE Trip Generation Manual, 9th Edition). On weekends, when the
assembly use generates increased trips according to the ITE Trip Generation Manual,
traffic volumes on surrounding roadways are lower than weekly volumes.
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E -4. The project site is located at the end of a cul -de -sac in an area that is not frequently
travelled by residents or visitors of the City, and therefore, will not constitute a hazard
to public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare of persons residing
or working in the neighborhood.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Conditional
Use Permit No. UP2013 -023, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit A and the
Parking Management Plan set forth in Exhibit B, which are attached hereto and
incorporated by reference.
2. This action shall become final and effective 14 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 23RD DAY OF JANUARY, 2014.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Bradley Hilgren, Chairman
BY:
Kory Kramer, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor
plans and building elevations stamped and dated with the date of this approval. (Except
as modified by applicable conditions of approval.)
2. Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -023 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months
from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.91.050 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise granted.
3. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of
any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this
Conditional Use Permit.
4. The Conditional Use Permit may be modified or revoked by the Planning Commission
should they determine that the proposed use or conditions under which it is being
operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare or materially
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity or if the property is operated or
maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance.
5. Any change in operational characteristics, expansion in area, or other modification to
the approved plans, shall require an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit or the
processing of a new Conditional Use Permit.
6. A copy of the Resolution, including conditions of approval Exhibit "A" and parking
management plan Exhibit "B" shall be incorporated into the Building Division and field
sets of plans prior to issuance of the building permits.
7. The assembly use shall comply with the approved Parking Management Plan, which may
be modified by the Community Development Director or Planning Commission.
8. Daytime assembly use, Monday through Friday, shall be limited to 108 people,
maximum.
9. Evening (after 5:30 p.m.) and weekend assembly use shall be limited to 207 people,
maximum.
10. Area used for assembly purposes shall be limited to the multipurpose room and social
hall.
11. A copy of the recorded Bay Corporate Plaza Association CC &R's shall be filed with the
Community Development Department and the City Attorney's Office. The Community
Development Director shall be notified immediately in writing and an amendment to the
Conditional Use Permit may be required if the CC &R's are amended, if additional
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restrictions are placed upon the subject assembly use, or if action is taken precluding the
use and /or availability of a minimum of 90 parking spaces.
12. Should the property be sold or otherwise come under different ownership, any future
owners or assignees shall be notified of the conditions of this approval by either the
current business owner, property owner or the leasing agent.
13. Construction activities shall comply with Section 10.28.040 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code, which restricts hours of noise - generating construction activities that
produce noise to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:30 p.m., Monday through
Friday and 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Noise - generating construction
activities are not allowed on Sundays or Holidays.
14. All noise generated by the proposed use shall comply with the provisions of Chapter
10.26 and other applicable noise control requirements of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code. The maximum noise shall be limited to no more than depicted below for the
specified time periods unless the ambient noise level is higher:
15. The exterior of the business shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. The
owner or operator shall provide for daily removal of trash, litter debris and graffiti from the
premises and on all abutting sidewalks within 20 feet of the premises.
16. Storage outside of the building in the front or at the rear of the property shall be
prohibited, with the exception of the required trash container enclosure.
17. A Special Events Permit is required for any event or promotional activity outside the
normal operational characteristics of the approved use, as conditioned, or that would
attract large crowds, involve the sale of alcoholic beverages, include any form of on-
site media broadcast, or any other activities as specified in the Newport Beach
Municipal Code to require such permits.
18. To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees,
and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages,
actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and
expenses (including without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of
every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly
or indirectly) to City's approval of the Newport Jewish Center including, but not limited to,
the UP2013 -023 (PA2013 -206). This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to,
Between the hours of
7:OOAM and 10:00PM
Between the hours of
10:00PM and 7:OOAM
Location
Interior
Exterior
Interior
Exterior
Residential Property
45dBA
55dBA
40dBA
50dBA
Residential Property located within
100 feet of a commercial property
45dBA
60dBA
45dBA
50dBA
Mixed Use Property
45dBA
60dBA
45dBA
50dBA
Commercial Property
N/A
65dBA
N/A
60dBA
15. The exterior of the business shall be maintained free of litter and graffiti at all times. The
owner or operator shall provide for daily removal of trash, litter debris and graffiti from the
premises and on all abutting sidewalks within 20 feet of the premises.
16. Storage outside of the building in the front or at the rear of the property shall be
prohibited, with the exception of the required trash container enclosure.
17. A Special Events Permit is required for any event or promotional activity outside the
normal operational characteristics of the approved use, as conditioned, or that would
attract large crowds, involve the sale of alcoholic beverages, include any form of on-
site media broadcast, or any other activities as specified in the Newport Beach
Municipal Code to require such permits.
18. To the fullest extent permitted by law, applicant shall indemnify, defend and hold
harmless City, its City Council, its boards and commissions, officials, officers, employees,
and agents from and against any and all claims, demands, obligations, damages,
actions, causes of action, suits, losses, judgments, fines, penalties, liabilities, costs and
expenses (including without limitation, attorney's fees, disbursements and court costs) of
every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise from or in any manner relate (directly
or indirectly) to City's approval of the Newport Jewish Center including, but not limited to,
the UP2013 -023 (PA2013 -206). This indemnification shall include, but not be limited to,
Planning Commission Resolution No. ####
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damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of suit, attorneys' fees, and other
expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action, causes of action, suit or
proceeding whether incurred by applicant, City, and /or the parties initiating or bringing
such proceeding. The applicant shall indemnify the City for all of City's costs, attorneys'
fees, and damages which City incurs in enforcing the indemnification provisions set forth
in this condition. The applicant shall pay to the City upon demand any amount owed to
the City pursuant to the indemnification requirements prescribed in this condition.
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Exhibit "B"
PARKING MANAGEMENT PLAN
The following Parking Management Plan is provided pursuant to Section 20.40.110
(Adjustments to Off- Street Parking Requirements) of the Zoning Code. The Parking
Management Plan will employ the following management mechanisms to address impacts
associated with the joint use of off - street parking spaces as required by Chapter 20.40 of the
Zoning Code:
Off - Street Parking
• Areas designated for assembly purposes shall be limited to the multipurpose room and
social hall, totaling 3,116 square feet. Any increase in floor area used for assembly
purposes shall not be permitted without first amending this Parking Management Plan
and Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -026, if deemed necessary by the Community
Development Director.
• During daytime hours, Monday through Friday, the proposed religious facility shall be
limited to a maximum of 108 seats within the multipurpose room and social hall. Any
increase in seating shall require an amendment to this Parking Management Plan and
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -026, if deemed necessary by the Community
Development Director.
• During evenings, Monday through Friday, and on weekends, the proposed religious
facility shall be limited to a maximum of 207 seats within the multipurpose room and
social hall. Any increase in seating shall require an amendment to this Parking
Management Plan and Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -026, if deemed necessary
by the Community Development Director.
• During evening hours (after 5:30 p.m.), Monday through Friday, and on weekends, a
minimum of 90 parking spaces shall be maintained on -site for the proposed assembly
use.
• The Community Development Director shall immediately be made aware should off -
street parking no longer be available for the subject assembly use. Any change in the
availability of parking shall require an amendment to this Parking Management Plan
and Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -026 to address parking demand.
• Employees of the proposed religious facility shall park on site.
Attachment No. PC 2
Draft Resolution for Denial
RESOLUTION NO. # # ##
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DENYING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. UP2013 -023 FOR A RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY USE
AND A JOINT USE OF PARKING LOCATED AT 2240
UNIVERSITY DRIVE (PA2013 -206)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by the Newport Jewish Center, with respect to property located
at 2240 University Drive, and legally described as Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 82 -710
requesting approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The applicant proposes to convert the second floor of an existing two -story office
building into a religious assembly use. No increase in floor area is proposed. The
Conditional Use Permit is required to allow the religious assembly use, and to
establish a parking management plan allowing for joint use of the common area
parking lot during evenings and weekends.
3. The subject property is located within the Office General (OG) Zoning District and the
General Plan Land Use Element category is General Commercial Office (CO -G).
4. The subject property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan
category is General Commercial Office (COG -B).
5. A public hearing was held on January 23, 2014, in the Council Chambers at 100 Civic
Center Drive, Newport Beach. A notice of time, place and purpose of the meeting was
given in accordance with the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Evidence, both written
and oral, was presented to, and considered by, the Planning Commission at this
meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
Pursuant to Section 15270 of the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") Guidelines,
projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves are not subject to CEQA review.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
The Planning Commission may approve a conditional use permit only after making each of
the required findings set forth in Section 20.52.020 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use
Permits). In this case, the Planning Commission was unable to make the required findings
based upon the following:
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1. The Conditional Use Permit application for a religious assembly use and joint use of
parking is not consistent with the legislative intent of Title 20 of the Municipal Code and
the findings required by Section 20.52.020 are not supported in this case. The proposed
project may prove detrimental to the community.
2. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are not compatible with
the allowed uses in the vicinity. The proposed project will create a shortage of parking
during peak periods and is therefore not compatible with the existing residential, public
facility, and commercial uses in the area.
3
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby denies Conditional Use
Permit No. UP2013 -023.
2. This action shall become final and effective 14 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 23RD DAY OF JANUARY, 2014.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN
ABSENT:
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Bradley Hilgren, Chairman
Kory Kramer, Secretary
10 -15 -2013
Attachment No. PC 3
Applicant's Project Description
Revised Project Description for Use Permit ii.25.i3
Chabad of Newport Beach, a social service and Jewish educational organization,
proposes the use of an existing 16,932 square foot two story office building in an office
park at the easterly terminus of University Drive for general administrative offices,
Religious classes and services, Friendship Circle administrative offices, support groups,
Educational programs and workshops for mentors of children and adults with special
needs. Hours of operations are daily 9:oo am to 5:30 pm with Educational programs
and religious services being held on several evenings during the week and on the
weekends. Parking is provided on -site and is adequate for the proposed use, since the
parking ratio of 4/1000 is currently provided for the weekday office use with 68
(16,932/250) permitted parking stalls and weekend parking is adequate to meet the
Jewish Center's requirements of one parking stall per 3 seats of assembly (see attached
Social Hall proposed seating plan of 207 non -fixed chairs) when other offices in the
office park are not occupied. A shared parking agreement will be provided to
demonstrate the willingness of the existing building owners to allow for weekend use of
additional existing parking.
The Jewish Center intends to occupy the 2nd floor and allow the existing ground floor
tenant leases to remain. The proposed modifications to accommodate the Center's
program require a tenant improvement that remodels the entire 8,958 square foot
second floor level. The building program includes administrative office, Multi- Purpose
Rooms, Children's Room, Kosher Kitchen, Library, Storage and Social Hall (see attached
space plan). Photos are provided in lieu of building elevations.
An expanded description of the proposed use is as follows:
- Our Monday- Friday office hours are 9:oo am 5:30 pm. We plan on two evenings a
week (Tuesday and Thursday) for adult education classes from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
attracting on approximately 15 -40 attendees. Friday evening religious services will run
from 6:30 pm for 45 minutes and Saturday morning religious services run from 9:3o am
to 12:00 pm. Sunday hours will be from 9:0o am till 12:30 pm weekly and occasionally
till 7:00 pm.
- Based on above, most evenings 20 to 40 seats will be setup in either smaller rooms
or the social hall. Guest lecture series may be held every other month attracting between
loo and 200 people and will typically run for 90 minutes from 7:00 to 10:00 pm. On
weekends, there will be Friday evening and Saturday morning religious services that will
typically attract 40-6o. Occasionally we have a 6:30 pm Friday evening Community
Shabbat or holiday dinner that is attended by 8o and will be held in the social hall until
about 10:0o pm.
A typical daily operation during the course of the week:
Office administrative staff 5 people
Library use by small groups of people corning in and out M -F for reading and research.
A weekly support group for parents of children with special needs attended by 15 to 25
people — takes place in social or multi - purpose room.
A Mommy and Me weekly group for 90 minutes of mothers and young children, (small
group of 10 -15 total) Mothers remaining with their children during music and story and
craft time.
Two 6o to 90 minute adult education lessons two evenings of the week commencing at
6:30 or later.
A Friday night and Saturday morning religious service.
Religious Bar and Bat Mitzvah instruction Sunday mornings.
1 -2 times monthly with approximately 20 young adults with special needs gathering for
social interaction and workshops for approximately 20 mentors. (After 6:30 pm)
The social hall's primary use will be evenings and weekends.
Attachment No. PC 4
Tenant List
Tenant List by Address
Bay Corporate Plaza
2220 University Drive
Mobilite LLC
Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday — Friday
2240 University Drive (ground floor tenants)
Suite 100: Erin Madison
Hours: 9:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday — Friday
Suite 120: JRM Energy
Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 4:00 p.m., Monday — Friday
Suite 130: Optimal Healthcare Strategies
Hours: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday — Friday
Suite 140: Apex Diagnostics
Hours: 8:30 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday — Friday
Suite 150: Newport Counseling
Hours: 9:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday — Friday
Suite 160: Eagle Business Finance
Hours: 7:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday — Friday
2260 University Drive
Owner: 300 Wall Street
Currently Vacant
2280 University Drive
Anza Management
Hours: 8:00 a.m. — 5:00 p.m., Monday — Friday
Attachment No. PC 5
Letter from Association Regarding Parking
Bay Corporate Plaza Association
2220 - 2280 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
2280 University Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
December 19, 2013
City of Newport Beach,
This letter will serve to acknowledge that Section 12.1 of the CC & R's of the Bay Corporate
Plaza Association set forth the Association policies with regard to utilization of the Association
parking lot. The use of the parking is not currently allocated or assigned to individual members
and any such restriction would likely only be initiated in the event of persistent overuse. The
majority of the Association members do not feel that the occasional evening and weekend use
of the parking area by the Jewish Center is likely to create any overuse or otherwise cause the
need for specific allocation of parking among members.
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Yours truly,
Donald P. Johnson
Secretary - Treasurer
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Correspondence
Item No. 3a
BURNS,MARLENE Newport Jewish Center
PA2013 -206
From: Van Patten, Jason
Sent. Wednesday, January 22, 2014 10:19 AM
To: Burns, Marlene
Cc: Garciamay, Ruby; Ramirez, Brittany
Subject. FW: Newport Jewish Center- (PA2013 -206
Comments for PA2013 -206
From: seal1641@)aol.com [mailto: seat 1641Calaol.comj
Sent: Wednesday, January 22, 2014 10:03 AM
To: Van Patten, Jason
Subject: Newport Jewish Center- (PA2013 -206
Commission members.
I have reviewed the Staff report for the above reference CUP, and request that the resolution include some language
concerning the contractors on site, performing Tenant Improvements (TI) at said property. Recently the adjacent office
building. (2220 University Drive) which shares the same parking lot, has completed major TI. During the course of this
construction the contractor blocked Handicap Ramps, piled dirt in Handicap parking stalls, parked construction trucks in
driveways and left then there for 6 to 8 hours. They also conducted tile sawing on the handicap ramps and stored
materials on said pathways and driveways. Trash, paper coffee and soda cups, sandwich wrappers and other
construction Trash scattered thru out the construction site and adjacent public pathways. Which may be in conflict with
City ordinances.
In order to carry on a business it is requested that the entrance to 2240 University remain open and clear of trash and
construction materials during the normal hours of operation. The Handicap ramps, parking stall and driveways be clear at
all times. In addition is requested that the City Building Inspector, inspect for said condition and apply the necessary
notice when appropriate.
Your consideration to this matter is appreciated.
Roger Cunningham
Correspondence
Item No. 3b Planning Commission Resolution No. ####
Newport Jewish Center Page 7 of 10
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The development shall be in substantial conformance with the approved site plan, floor
plans and building elevations stamped and dated with the date of this approval. (Except
as modified by applicable conditions of approval.)
2. Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -023 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months
from the date of approval as specified in Section 20.91.050 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise granted.
3. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of
any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this
Conditional Use Permit.
4. The Conditional Use Permit may be modified or revoked by the Planning Commission
should they determine that the proposed use or conditions under which it is being
operated or maintained is detrimental to the public health, welfare or materially
injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity or if the property is operated or
maintained so as to constitute a public nuisance.
5. Any change in operational characteristics, expansion in area, or other modification to
the approved plans, shall require an amendment to the Conditional Use Permit or the
processing of a new Conditional Use Permit.
6. A copy of the Resolution, including conditions of approval Exhibit "A" and parking
management plan Exhibit "B" shall be incorporated into the Building Division and field
sets of plans prior to issuance of the building permits.
7. The assembly use shall comply with the approved Parking Management Plan, which may
be modified by the Community Development Director or Planning Commission.
8. Daytime assembly use, Monday through Friday, shall be limited to 108 peepleseats,
maximum..., except on the holidays of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. On such days,
the maximum may be increased to 207 seats if the applicant secures on -site or off -site
parking for the additional parking demand commensurate with the increased occupancy
at a rate of 1 space per 3 seats.
9. Evening (after 5:30 p.m.) and weekend assembly use shall be limited to 207
peepleseats, maximum.
10. Area used for assembly purposes shall be limited to the multipurpose room and social
hall.
11. A copy of the recorded Bay Corporate Plaza Association CC &R's shall be filed with the
Community Development Department and the City Attorney's Office. The Community
3C._ Corres��ndevlc�_ PA2pl3 -20b
BARRY A. ROSS
A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
7700 IRVINE CENTER DRIVE, SUITE 710
IRVINE, CA 92616
January 23, 2014
City of Newport Beach
Planning Commission
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92658
949- 727 -0977
949 - 727 -9927 fax
barry@rossrealestatelaw.com
www.rossrealestatelaw.com
Re: Agenda Item No. 3 - Newport Jewish Center - PA 2013 -206
2240 University Drive, Newport Beach, CA
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -023
Honorable Chair Bradley Hillgren and Members of the Planning Commission for the City of
Newport Beach:
My name is Barry A. Ross. I am an attorney. I represent Mobilitie, LLC, the owner /occupant of
the commercial office building at 2220 University Drive, Newport Beach, which is within the
Bay Corporate Plaza Association.
My client opposes the proposed Conditional Use Permit.
The Bay Corporate Plaza Association consists of four similar two -story office buildings and an
adjacent parking lot. The building at 2280 University Drive is owned by Elizabeth M. Johnson
and occupied by Anza Property Management and several other commercial tenants. The next
building at 2260 University Drive is vacant and has been vacant for several years. It is currently
listed for sale. The next building at 2240 University Drive, is owned by Stein Holdings, LLC.
This is the building that the Chabad Jewish Center ( "Chabad ") wishes to occupy and use as a
synagogue. The next building is the property of my client, Mobilitie, LLC. Mobilitie has been
renovating the building for more than one year and just occupied the renovated building this past
week. Mobilitie's business consists of telecommunications. The business has approximately
100 employees and utilizes approximately 100 parking spaces. In addition, Mobilitie's
customers and vendors conduct about 10 to 15 visits by car per day. Mobilitie's employees
generally work Monday through Friday, including Friday night and Saturday. On Friday night,
there are approximately 10 to 50 employees. On Saturday, there are approximately 10 to 50
employees. No one at the City of Newport Beach asked Mobilitie about Chabad or its parking
requirements. Mobilitie never consented or approved of the use of Chabad at the Bay Corporate
Plaza Association.
You have in your staff report as attachment No. PC5 a letter from Bay Corporate Plaza
Association signed by Donald P. Johnson as secretary /treasurer which states in part:
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"The majority of the Association members do not feel that the
occasional evening or Weekend use of the parking area bythe
Jewlsh,Centerislikely to create any overuse or otherwise cause the
need for specific allocation ofparking among members."
Mobilitie, a member. df the :Association; Was never, asked by Bay Corporate Plaza Association' or
its input r . egarding Chabad or its, parking requirements, Further, Mobilitie was never invited to a
meeting.ofBay:Cor this issue.
p
prate Plaza Association to discu
There are.severa . I reasons why the proposed Conditional Use Permit should be denied. These
reasons ere.i.fiscussed below..
J, THIS IS THE WRONG ZONE FOR A SYNAGOGUE, ACITURCH OR A,MOSQUE.
The zoned 0. G ("Office/General"); This is defined in Section 20420cl 0 1 of the
,property: is zon
NewportBeachManicipal Code as follows:
"The .0G.Zou!ug.D!strict is intended to provide for areas
appropriate "Propriat and medical offices
with limited accessory retail and service uses.'
A religious institution. does not fit within.the d6cription.of the OG Zone
White a: religious tristitutiol):.may be permitted in an OG Zone pursuant to a Conditional Use
Permit, which the City has discretion I to issue, the City should exercise its discretion to deny the
application for a Conditional Use Permit.because a religious institution is not appropriate in,tris
particular OG-Zone.
I THE PARKING AND TRAFFIC ISSUES HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY CONSIDERED
BY YOUR STAFF.
Contrary to the information in,your staff report, Chabad does not conductgroup activities just oil
Friday night-and Saturday, To the contrary, Cha.bad!has three religious services per day. In
addition, Chabad has "Mommy and Me" classes during the week. Although rionneirtioned in
your staff report,-most Chabads have schools, in6luding.pre-schools. The school activity: will
involve children and more vehicles on and around the premises. Since there is no area
designated for a school playground, there will no place for children to play outside, other than in
the parking area. This is a formula for disaster.
While your staff report seems to indicate that parking will not be a problem, the staff report does
nottak6 Into consideration the 'fact that Mobilitie's building has been vacant for more than one
.year during the renovation period . Also0he building at 2260 has been vacant for severalyears;
it is currently for sale. When 2250 sells and becomes occupied by commercial tenants,
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oombined with the parking requirements of Mdbilitic; there will not be adequate parking for
Chabad or. anyone else.
3. THE PROPOSED USE WILL VIOLATE THE DECLARATION OF COVENANTS,
CONDITIONS, AND •ESTRICTIONS 1 ('VC&R's") RECORDED JULY 12, 1983.
Seotiofi 113 of the Cc&kls is entitled Nuisances. It states in part "... not shall anything be
done thereon whichmay. y be; or may'become, an annoyance, nuisance to the neighborhood,. or
which shall in any way . intefferemith the quiet enjoyment of each of the Owners of his respective
Lot" Further Section. 11 1 .6(6) states that the Board may adopt rules for the regulation of the
admission. andeparkinVof vehicI68,.including, without limitation, commercial vehicles, and
employed and Owner parking within the Covered Property." This appears to be a situation
wh0q the Board woqI be.required to adopt a rule specifically allowing for the excessive use of
parkip I would .gb.y:Ch-abad� Mobilifie' uld- object to the Board taking, any such action. Further,
Section 12.I.o . f the CC&R's states that. each owner is entitled to share the nonexclusive use of
ffieparkbig-area. There. are no parking spaces designated, to a particular owner. This parking
arrangementwould be disrupted: by the excessive parking,requirements of Chabad.
4. THE PROPOSED: USE IS NOT EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW DUE TO
THE SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC AND PARKING IMPACTS.
The traffic _and parking impacts created.by Chabad have not been properly analyzed. There has
been no accurate or comprehensive analysis of traffic or parking impacts. In fact, the analysi's of
the traffic and parking impacts is: incomplete and misleading.
5. THE WRONG PARTY SUBMITTED THE APPLICATION,
Chabad is not the owner of the 2240 University Drive. property. The owner is Stein Holdings,
LLC, which purchased the property on May 29, 2012 from-JDC Enterprises, LLC by document.
number 2012.000303 -632. Therefore, Chabad should not be:the applicant in;oonncvtion with
this proposal.
6, A RELIGIOUS. INSTITUTION IS GENERALLY SUBJECT TO THE SAME
REQUIREMENTS FOR A LAND USE PERMIT AS ANY OTHER APPLICANT; THE
RELIGIOUS LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED. PERSONS ACT OF 2000 (RLUIPA)
DOES NOT GIVE CHABAD AN EDGE OVER NON-RFLIOIOUS USERS,
Fourscluare Gospel v, City of'San; Leandro ;(2011) 673T.3d 1059; Los Angeles w Sahag-Mesrob
Arnienlan Christian School (20 10) .188 CaLApp. 4th 85.1; Scottish Rite Cathedral Assn, of Los
Angeles v. City oj Los Angeles (2007) 156 Cal.App. 4th 108.
7. THE FINDINGS REQUIRED FOR A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT HAVE NOT BEEN
SATISFIED;
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Pursuant to Section 20.52.020: of the Newport Beach Municipal Code; the Planning Commission
must make the follo..wing findings in order to approve a conditional use permit:
(1.) The use is consistent with the. general plan and the applicable specific blai7;
The use is not consistent. withthe general plan in that the use is. a religious
msti'tution and:the general.plan calls for commercial office use;
A:xeligious institution or "assembly" use is :generally not allowed in a commercial
office zone unless n.Conditional Use Permit is issued,. There is no reasonable
basis fo..r . the issuance, of Conditional Use Permit in this case.
(3).
The anticipated use by Chabad is not compatible with the allowed: uses in the
vicinity; namelycommerc al office space.
A commercial office park is unsuitable for areligious institution, which-will have
childcare facilities, "Morurny. and Me" classes, pre - school and regular school,
without aay yard or open space for children to play other than in the parking lot. -
Further, the use by Chabad will result in parking and traffic congestion on the site.
Operation of the use at the location proposed would.not be detrimental to the
The proposed use will be- detrimental to the harmonious and orderly growth of the
commercial; center and might create a hazard to children who are attending
functions at Chabad. Further, there will be:increased traffic congestion and
unavailability.of parking spaces for not only Chabad,.but also for the other
commercial.residents of the Bay Corporate Plaza Association.
Based on the f6fegoing, I request that the Pla iffig Commission deny the application for
Conditional Use Permit. In the alternative; I request that the Planning Coumission continue this
Bearing so that its staff may proyide.a consideration of the points presented in this letter.
January 23, 2014
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if yoLl have any questions, I W- III do my Best to answer them.
Very.,truly.yomn,
BAR es
Cc, Client
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Daytime, Monday- Friday
(9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.)
- General office use
- Weekly support group
- Weekly mommy and me group
5 employees
15 -25 people
10 -15 people
Evenings, Monday- Friday
- Twice weekly adult education classes
15 -40 people
(5:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.)
- Weekly religious service
40 -60 people
- Lectures
207 people
- Workshops
20 -40 people
- Community shabbat
80 people
Weekends
- Weekly religious service
40 -60 people
- Religious Bar/ Bat Mitzvah instruction
150 -200 people
Community Development Department - Planning Division
Parking Demand Based on Number of Seats
Daytime
Evenings/Weekends
1 space per 3 Seats
15 spaces
69 spaces
(anticipated maximum occupancy)
(45 seats)
(207 seats)
Parking Spaces Available
36 spaces
255 spaces
(maximum seats per use permit conditions)
(108 seats)
(207 seats)
Community Development Department - Planning Division
Consistent with Zoning Code, Coastal Land Use Plan,
and General Plan.
■ Unrestricted access to parking during evenings and
weekends per the Association CC &R's.
Parking Management Plan will ensure availability of
parking.
■ Outdoor activities are not proposed.
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Adopt the draft resolution approving
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2013 -023.
Community Development Department- Planning Division
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Condition 8:
Daytime assembly use,
be limited to Zo8 seats,
Condition g:
Monday through Friday, shall
maximum.
Evening (after 5:30 p.m.) and weekend assembly use
shall be limited to 207 seats, maximum.
Community Development Department- Planning Division
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For more information contact:
Jason Van Patten
949-644 -3234
jvanpatten@ newportbeachca.gov
www.newportbeachca.gov