HomeMy WebLinkAbout2.0 - Newport Downtowner Minor Use Permit - PA2015-005 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT
April 23, 2015
Agenda Item No. 2
SUBJECT: Newport Downtowner Minor Use Permit - (PA2015-005)
3456 Via Oporto
Conditional Use Permit No. UP2015-003
APPLICANTS: Sam Knapp and Jake Allsop
OWNER: Newport Harbor Elks Lodge 1767
PLANNER: Benjamin M. Zdeba, Assistant Planner
(949) 644-3253
bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov
PROJECT SUMMARY
A conditional use permit to establish a transportation service as an accessory use to the
Elks Lodge located at 3456 Via Oporto and allow for the joint use of on-site parking
facilities. The applicant proposes to use three of the eight designated employee parking
spaces. The proposed hours of operation are between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., daily.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing; and
2) Adopt Resolution No. approving Conditional Use Permit No. UP2015-003
(Attachment No. PC 1).
INTRODUCTION
Project Setting
The project site is located in the northwestern corner of the Lido Marina Village area
and is bound by the Newport Harbor to the north, Central Avenue to the west, a multi-
tenant commercial building to the east, and Via Oporto to the south. It is approximately
8,931 square feet in area and is developed with a two-story, 9,232-square-foot building
used by the Elks Lodge. Eight designated employee parking spaces are provided
immediately behind the building facing Via Oporto. The adjoining parcel to the west is
developed as a municipal parking lot containing 26 parking spaces. The Elks Lodge
maintains an active agreement with the City to have exclusive use of the municipal lot
after 6:00 p.m., daily, and all day on select dates throughout the year.
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GENERAL PLAN ZONING
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LOCATION GENERAL PLAN ZONING CURRENT USE
Mixed-Use Water Related Mixed-Use Water Related
ON-SITE Elks Lodge
(MU-W2) MU-W2)
NORTH N/A N/A Newport Harbor
SOUTH MU-W2 MU-W2 Multi-tenant commercial
EAST MU-W2 MU-W2 Multi-tenant commercial
WEST PublicFacilitiesPF Public Facilities PF Municipal parking lot
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Project Description
The applicant requests a use permit to establish a small-scale transportation service as
an accessory use' on the project site occupying three of the eight employee parking
spaces. As proposed, the service will operate three small electric vehicles which will
respond to patron requests for one-way transportation made by way of a mobile phone
application. As conditioned, the unloading and loading of patrons will take place in legal
parking areas and is prohibited from occurring within the public right-of-way. Although
gratuity will be accepted, the service will not charge fares and will not be permitted to
operate as a traditional taxi service. The requested hours of operation are from 11:00
a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily; however, staff is of the opinion that the hours do not need to
be restricted due to the nature of the business and the service provided. For more detail
on the proposed business, please reference Attachment No. PC 3.
Conditional use permit approval is necessary for joint use of the parking facilities on-
site.
DISCUSSION
Analysis
General Plan Consistency
The subject property has a General Plan Land Use Element designation of Mixed-Use
Water Related (MU-W2). Permitted uses include commercial development on or near
the bay in a manner that will encourage the continuation of coastal-dependent and
coastal-related uses, maintain the marine theme and character, encourage mutually
supportive businesses, encourage visitor-serving and recreational uses, and encourage
physical and visual access to the bay on waterfront commercial and industrial building
sites on or near the bay. The applicable General Plan Polices follow:
• Land Use Policy LU 6.8.4 (Shared Parking Facilities) — Encourage the
development of shared parking facilities and management programs among
private property owners that provides for adequate parking for residents,
guests, and business patrons.
• Circulation Element Policy CE 1.1.2 (Integrated System of Multiple Modes) —
Provide an integrated transportation system that supports the land use plan
set forth in the Land Use Element.
An accessory use is defined by Chapter 20.70 (Definitions) of the Zoning Code as "a use that is at all
times a part of, and clearly incidental and secondary to, a principal use; that does not change the
character of the nonresidential use; and that does not necessitate an increase in required number of
parking spaces."
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• Circulation Element Policy CE 6.2.1 (Alternative Transportation Modes) —
Promote and encourage the use of alternative transportation modes, such as
ridesharing, carpools, vanpools, public transit, bicycles, and walking; and
provide facilities that support such alternate modes.
The proposed joint use of the on-site parking for employees of the Elks Lodge will
efficiently make use of existing parking spaces and will offer a service to members of
the Elks Lodge attending meetings and events. The transportation service will also
provide an alternative mode of transportation for visitors and residents to better the
overall congestion and parking impact on the Balboa Peninsula, especially during peak
season.
Zoning Code Consistency
The subject property is located within the Mixed-Use Water Related (MU-W2) Zoning
District. Pursuant to Zoning Code Section 20.22.020(A), Table 2-9 (Allowed Uses and
Permit Requirements), accessory uses are permitted within this zoning district subject to
the approval of a minor use permit. The requested joint use of the on-site parking for the
Elks Lodge requires the approval of a conditional use permit. Pursuant to Zoning Code
Section 20.52.020 (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits), an application for
a conditional use permit is subject to review by the Planning Commission, which may
approve or conditionally approve the project if facts are found to make the findings
required for approval.
Conditional Use Permit Findings
In accordance with Zoning Code Section 20.52.020(F) (Conditional Use Permits and
Minor Use Permits — Findings and Decision) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the
Planning Commission must make the following findings for approval for 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, or endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
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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.
In accordance with Section 20.40.110(B)(2) (Adjustments to Off-Street Parking
Requirements — Joint Use of Parking Facilities) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code,
the following conditions are set forth:
a. The most remote space is located within a convenient distance to the use it is intended
to serve.
b. The amount of reduction is no greater than the number of spaces required for the least
intensive of the uses sharing the parking.
c. The probable long-term occupancy of the structures, based on their design, will not
generate additional parking demand.
d. 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.
e. 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.
f. A parking management plan shall be prepared in compliance with subsection (C) of this
section (Parking Management Plan).
Staff believes the proposed use will provide an alternative method of transportation
which could help to alleviate congestion and parking impacts experienced by residents
of and visitors on the Balboa Peninsula. The hours of operation for the proposed use
(11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.) will coincide with the primary operational hours of the Elks
Lodge; therefore, the vehicles should be in service and not using the Elks Lodge
parking spaces during meetings, gatherings, and special events. As conditioned, the
operation will be compatible with the Elks Lodge and other uses in the vicinity, provide
an additional service of a public convenience nature, and would not be detrimental to the
character of the area as it will be an accessory use to the existing Elks Lodge. Staff
believes the findings and conditions for approval can be made and facts in support of the
required findings and conditions are presented in the draft resolution (Attachment No. PC
1).
Alternatives
1. The Planning Commission may suggest specific project modifications or
operational changes that are necessary to alleviate concerns. If the changes are
substantial, the item should be continued to a future meeting to allow redesign of
the project.
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2. If the Planning Commission believes that there are insufficient facts to support
the findings for approval, the Planning Commission should deny the application
request (Attachment No. PC 2).
Environmental Review
This project has been determined to be categorically exempt pursuant to Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations (Section 15301, Article 19 of Chapter 3, Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act) under Class 1 (Existing
Facilities). The Class 1 exemption includes the operation, repair, maintenance,
permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures,
facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no
expansion of use. The proposed transportation service use will occupy three existing
parking spaces on a fully developed nonresidential site and will constitute a negligible
expansion of use beyond the existing use of those parking spaces.
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:
Be .ja I M. Veba r n a Wisnesl i, ICP, Deputy Director
As tant Planner
ATTACHMENTS
PC 1 Draft Resolution for Approval
PC 2 Draft Resolution for Denial
PC 3 Applicant's Project Description and Justification
PC 4 Site Plan
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. UP2015-003 FOR AN ACCESSORY USE AND
JOINT USE OF PARKING FACILITIES LOCATED AT 3456 VIA
OPORTO (PA2015-005)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Sam Knapp and Jake Allsop, with respect to property located
at 3456 Via Oporto, and legally described as Lot 1126 of Tract No. 907, in the City of
Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 28,
Pages 25 to 36, inclusive of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, requesting
approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The applicant proposes to establish a transportation servics an accessory use to the
Elks Lodge located at 3456 Via Oporto and allow for the joint use of on-site parking
facilities. The applicant proposes to use three of the eight designated employee parking
spaces. The proposed hours of operation are between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., daily.
3. The subject property is located within the Mixed-Use Water Related (MU-W2) Zoning
District and the General Plan Land Use Element category is Mixed-Use Water Related
(MU-W2).
4. The subject property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan
category is Mixed-Use Water Related (MU-W).
5. A public hearing was held on April 23, 2015, 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 Title 14 of the
California Code of Regulations (Section 15301, Article 19 of Chapter 3, Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act) under Class 1 (Existing
Facilities).
2. The Class 1 exemption includes the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting,
leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities,
mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion
of use. The proposed transportation service use will occupy three existing parking
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spaces on a fully developed nonresidential site and will constitute a negligible
expansion of use beyond the existing use of those parking spaces.
SECTION 3. REQUIRED FINDINGS.
In accordance with Section 20.52.050(F) (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits —
Findings and Decision) 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:
1. The MU-W2 (Mixed-Use Water Related) land use designation applies to waterfront
properties in which marine-related uses may be intermixed with general
commercial, visitor-serving commercial and residential dwelling units on the upper
floors. Although the subject property does not include residential uses, the
proposed accessory use is consistent with the visitor-serving land uses intended
for the MU-W2 (Mixed-Use Water Related) land use designation of the General
Plan as it will provide a service for visitors to the area as well as residents of the
Balboa Peninsula.
2. The proposed use will be accessory to the existing principal use of the site as the
Elks Lodge and will provide a service that is encouraged by several General Plan
policies.
a. General Plan Land Use Policy LU 6.8.4 (Shared Parking Facilities) is to
encourage the development of shared parking facilities and management
programs among private property owners that provides for adequate parking for
residents, guests, and business patrons. The proposed use will harmoniously
use a portion of the employee parking spaces for the Elks Lodge during
offsetting hours for vehicle storage and charging.
b. General Plan Circulation Element Policy CE 1.1.2 (Integrated System of
Multiple Modes) is to provide an integrated transportation system that supports
the land use plan set forth in the Land Use Element. The proposed use will
provide an additional transportation service option in furtherance of multi-modal
transportation goals and will help to better heavily impacted parking areas
throughout the Balboa Peninsula.
c. General Plan Circulation Element Policy CE 6.2.1 (Alternative Transportation
Modes) is to promote and encourage the use of alternative transportation
modes, such as ridesharing, carpools, vanpools, public transit, bicycles, and
walking; and provide facilities that support such alternate modes. The proposed
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use will provide an alternative transportation service for visitors and residents
alike.
3. The subject property is not located within a specific plan area.
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:
1 . The subject property is located within the Mixed-Use Water Related (MU-W2)
Zoning District. The MU-W2 District contains waterfront properties in which marine-
related uses may be intermixed with general commercial, visitor-serving
commercial and residential dwelling units on the upper floors. The proposed use is
considered an "accessory use" to the existing Elks Lodge facility and is allowed
subject to the approval of a minor use permit.
2. Section 20.40.110 (Adjustments to Off-Street Parking Requirements) allows the
joint use of parking spaces when two or more residential uses on the same site
have distinct and differing peak parking demands. The proposed use will operate
between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. wherein the electric vehicles
providing transportation services should be away from the three parking spaces
leased in the Elks Lodge employee parking area. The regular events occurring at
the Elks Lodge typically take place between the hours of noon and 11:00 p.m.
Furthermore, the applicant and the Elks Lodge leadership board indicate the
employee parking area (eight parking spaces) is rarely fully utilized thereby
minimizing potential conflicts between the uses.
3. The proposed use will complement the Elks Lodge inasmuch as members are
anticipated to utilize the transportation service to attend meetings and events.
4. Employees of the proposed use are anticipated to be residents of the Balboa
Peninsula and will be strongly encouraged to bicycle, walk, or utilize the service to
arrive at the subject site.
5. As conditioned, the applicant will submit a parking management plan to help
ensure any potential conflicts of use are minimized and mitigated as necessary.
6. As conditioned, the proposed use will comply with Municipal Code Chapter 5.12
(Vehicles for Hire).
Finding:
C. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the use are compatible with the
allowed uses in the vicinity.
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Facts in Support of Finding:
1. The proposed project does not include any improvements beyond installing a
private electric vehicle charger behind the existing Elks Lodge building. Parking
and storage of the electric vehicles utilized in the transportation service will be
similar to the current use of the area as employee parking.
2. The proposed hours of operation are between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., daily,
during which time the transportation service vehicles should be off-site and in
operation. Member-sponsored events at the Elks Lodge generally occur within this
timeframe; therefore, the parking should be available for employees of the Elks
Lodge.
3. The operational conditions of approval will help promote compatibility with the Elks
Lodge as well as surrounding uses in the Lido Marina Village area.
Finding:
D. The site is physically suitable in terms of design, /ocat.fon, shape, size, operating
characteristics, and the provision of public a emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical)
access and public services and utilities.
Facts in Support of Finding:
1. There will be no physical changes to the site. The proposed use will be located
within three parking spaces of the existing employee parking area behind the Elks
Lodge building.
2. Adequate public and emergency vehicle access, public services, and utilities exist
for the site.
3. The installation of the electric vehicle charger will comply with all Building, Public
Works, and Fire Codes as applicable.
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:
1. The proposed use will provide a service to visitors and residents of the Balboa
Peninsula by way of alternative transportation.
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2. The proposed use will not be permitted to operate as a taxi service and is prohibited
from loading and unloading in the public right-of-way.
3. Operational conditions of approval have been included to help ensure any potential
detriment is minimized to the fullest extent possible.
In accordance with Section 20.40.110(B)(2) (Adjustments to Off-Street Parking Requirements
— Joint Use of Parking Facilities) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the following
conditions are set forth:
Condition:
a. The most remote space is located within a convenient distance to the use it is intended to
serve.
Facts in Support of Condition:
1. The proposed use will utilize three employee parking spaces behind the Elks
Lodge and is primarily taking place within the employee parking area.
Condition:
b. The amount of reduction is no greater than the number of spaces required for the least
intensive of the uses sharing the parking.
Facts in Support of Condition:
1. There is no reduction of required parking proposed, rather the hours of operation of
the proposed use are intended to coincide with those of the Elks Lodge; therefore,
the transportation vehicles will be in service and not utilizing the employee parking
during meetings and events.
Condition:
c. The probable long-term occupancy of the structures, based on their design, will not
generate additional parking demand.
Facts in Support of Condition:
1. The Elks Lodge building has been in operation since the early 1950s with the
existing parking on-site and in the adjoining municipal parking lot to serve its
members.
2. Approval of the accessory use is confined to the three employee parking spaces
designated on the site plan attached to the staff report dated April 23, 2015.
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3. The proposed use will not impinge upon the existing parking and all future
increases in parking demand will be subject to subsequent review and approval.
Condition:
d. 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.
Facts in Support of Condition:
1. In this case, the hours of the proposed use coincide with the typical hours of
operation for the Elks Lodge inasmuch as transportation vehicles should be in
service and away from the site during meetings and events.
Condition:
e. The property owners involved in the joint use o arkmg' cilities shall record a parking
agreement approved by the Director and Cityomey. The Avreement shall be recorded
with the County Recorder, and a copy shall �d h the D` artment.
Facts in Support of Condition:
1. In this case, there is a single property owner and a lease agreement will be
maintained between the property owner and the applicant.
Condition:
f. A parking management plan shall be prepared in compliance with subsection (C) of this
section (Parking Management Plan).
Facts in Support of Condition:
1. As conditioned, the applicant will prepare a parking management plan to indicate
how the transportation vehicles will operate should there be a conflict of use.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby approves Conditional
Use Permit No. UP2015-003, subject to the conditions set forth in Exhibit "A", which is
attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution
was adopted unless within such time an appeal is filed with the City Clerk in
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accordance with the provisions of Title 20 Planning and Zoning, of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS 23RD DAY OF APRIL, 2015.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
Larry Tucker, Chairman
BY:
Jay Myers, Secretary
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PLANNING DIVISION
1. Use Permit No. UP2015-003 shall expire unless exercised within 24 months from the
date of approval as specified in Section 20.54.060 (Time Limits and Extensions) of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code, unless an extension is otherwise granted.
2. The project is subject to all applicable City ordinances, policies, and standards, unless
specifically waived or modified by the conditions of approval.
3. The applicant shall comply with all federal, state, and local laws. Material violation of
any of those laws in connection with the use may be cause for revocation of this Use
Permit.
4. This Conditional Use Permit may be modified or revoked by the Planning Commission
should they determine that the proposed uses 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, or other modification to the
approved operation plan, shall require subsequent review and approval and may
necessitate an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit or the processing of a new
Conditional Use Permit.
6. The maximum number of vehicles participating in the transportation service at any one
time shall be three (3). Those vehicles shall only park within the area designated on
the site plan included in the staff report dated April 23, 2015.
7. Prior to beginning the operation, the applicant shall provide a parking management
plan to the Planning Division for review and approval by the Director.
8. No outside paging system shall be utilized in conjunction with this establishment.
9. 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 Downtowner Use Permit including, but not
limited to, Conditional Use Permit No. UP2015-003 (PA2015-005). This indemnification
shall include, but not be limited to, damages awarded against the City, if any, costs of
suit, attorneys' fees, and other expenses incurred in connection with such claim, action,
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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.
BUILDING DIVISION
10. The applicant is required to obtain all applicable permits from the City's Building Division
and Fire Department. The construction plans must comply with the most recent, City-
adopted version of the California Building Code. The construction plans must meet all
applicable State Disabilities Access requirements.
11. Use of the electric vehicle charger by the public,-is strictly prohibited unless an
Americans with Disability Act (ADA) accessible chaf`Ing station is provided.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
12. All passenger pick up and drop off shall occur in legal parking areas or outside the
public right-of-way. Said passenger pick up and drop off shall not impact the adjacent
streets or public right-of-way. 4%IhI
13. The operator of the low speed vehicle shall ly with all applicable sections of the
California Vehicle Code and rules of the road.
REVENUE DIVISION
14. The applicant shall comply with Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 5.12
(Vehicles for Hire).
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DENYING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. UP2015-003 FOR AN ACCESSORY USE AND
JOINT USE OF PARKING FACILITIES LOCATED AT 3456 VIA
OPORTO (PA2015-005)
THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Sam Knapp and Jake Allsop, with respect to property located
at 3456 Via Oporto, and legally described as Lot 1126 of Tract No. 907, in the City of
Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California, as per Map recorded in Book 28,
Pages 25 to 36, inclusive of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, requesting
approval of a conditional use permit.
2. The applicant proposes to establish a transportation service as an accessory use to the
Elks Lodge located at 3456 Via Oporto and allow for the joint use of on-site parking
facilities. The applicant proposes to use three of the eight designated employee parking
spaces. The proposed hours of operation are between 11:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., daily.
3. The subject property is located within the Mixed-Use Water Related (MU-W2) Zoning
District and the General Plan Land Use Element category is Mixed-Use Water Related
(MU-W2).
4. The subject property is located within the coastal zone. The Coastal Land Use Plan
category is Mixed-Use Water Related (MU-W).
5. A public hearing was held on April 23, 2015, 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. 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.
In accordance with Section 20.52.020(F) (Conditional Use Permits and Minor Use Permits —
Findings and Decision) of the Zoning Code, a joint parking facility use may be established
subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. The Planning Commission may approve a
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conditional use permit only after making each of the five required findings set forth in Section
20.52.020(F). In this case, the Planning Commission was unable to make the required
findings based upon the following:
SECTION 4. DECISION.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. The Planning Commission of the City of Newport Beach hereby denies Conditional Use
Permit No. UP2015-003.
2. This action shall become final and effective 14 days following the date this Resolution
was adopted 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 APRIL, 2015.
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
BY:
Larry Tucker, Chairman Qr
BY:
Jay Myers, Secretary
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PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION
The following report discusses our analysis associated with the Newport Beach Downtowner
(Downtowner) utilizing three parking spaces at the Newport Harbor Elks Lodge (Elks Lodge —
www.newportelks.com) located at 3456 Via Oporto,Newport Beach, CA 92663.
PROJECT PROPOSAL
The Newport Downtowner is a community free ride service that operates using electric GEM vehicles
(please see our attached business proposal for a much more detailed description). We are applying for a
Minor Use Permit in order for the Newport Downtowner to utilize three parking spaces for the storage of
our GEM vehicles, while they are not on the streets providing rides to city goers in the Balboa Peninsula
area. Over the past couple of months, we have been in close contact with and formed an agreement with
the Elks Lodge, for the usage of the previously mentioned parking spaces. Please see the attached letter
from the Elks Lodge to the City of Newport Beach,outlining our agreement.
There are currently eight parking spaces on the south side of the building, adjacent to Via Oporto,that are
reserved for Elks Lodge employees (Please see attached Google street view photograph). There are
approximately eight employees, however, from our discussions with the Elks Lodge, it is our
understanding that all eight of these spaces are rarely ever used. Therefore, they feel that the Downtowner
utilizing the three spaces for the vehicles would not only benefit the current members, but also the
community, which is the Elks Lodge underlying mission. Parking for the regular members is either in the
adjacent metered parking,which is city owned parking,but after 6:00 p.m. is free for Elks Members only.
The Downtowner plans to have three carts in service to begin operations and do not anticipate any more
than three Downtowner drivers to be on-site at any given period of time. All Downtowner drivers are
encouraged to either bike, walk or take public transportation to the Elks Lodge in order to further promote
our business mission of reducing congestion in the Balboa Peninsula area. Regarding drivers or Elks
Lodge employees that this is not feasible for, we are willing to accommodate any requirements related to
an off-street parking provision. This should simultaneously alleviate any situation where the Elks Lodge
is in need of extra parking for employees.
We would also like to mention that all passenger drop-off and pick-up will occur in legal parking areas or
outside the public right-of-way. Passenger pick-up and drop-off shall not impact the adjacent streets or
public right-of-way. All operators of the Low Speed Vehicles (LSV) will comply with all applicable
sections of the California Vehicle Code and rules of the road.
Should a situation arise where an Elks Lodge Employee parking space is blocked, a Downtowner driver
should be on site during the hours that an Elks Lodge employee would need to access the parking space
and can move the vehicle. If there is not a driver on-site to move the vehicle we will coordinate with the
Elks Lodge on how best to alleviate such a situation.
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PROPERTY DESCRIPTION
From measurements taken on-site,we have determined the following property dimensions:
Elks Lodge Employee Parking Lot and Back Lot
Width (ft) Length (ft) Square Ft.
Back lot 41.5 40 1,660
Current employee parking area 34 40 1,360
Current employee parking space(per space) 8 20 160
Storage shed 8 10 80
Trash container space 4 6 24
We have considered the back lot to be the area on the south side of the property, directly adjacent to Via
Oporto and to include the 8 employee parking spots plus the extra area to the side that includes a storage
shed and trash containers.
Elks Lodge Building & Total Lot
Square Ft.
Building square footage(approx.) 4,750.5
Elks Lodge total lot square footage(approx.) 6,410.5
We have provided building dimensions in our plot plan and summarized the total square footage of the
building as approximately 4,750.5 square feet. The entire lot is approximately 6,410 square feet. Please
note that our building square footage calculation is representative of the building as a whole and has not
segregated between the two existing floors of the building. Should additional building information be
something that is deemed pertinent to our application,we can amend this report upon request.
As shown in our Plot Plan, we have included the adjacent city owned parking area with approximately 18
parking spaces plus one handicap space with additional access area. The approximate dimensions of the
city owned parking area is 65ft by 138ft and 8,970 square feet.
Charging Station — Please note that the charging station for the GEM vehicles will be attached to the
building along the back wall of the building in the back lot parking area. The charging station will be
located closer to the employee parking spots, but from our discussions with manufacturer of the charging
stations (Mint Charger), we have been assured that ample length cords that will reach our vehicles are
available. We would also like to mention that the charging station will not be used by the public and we
plan to acquire all necessary permits for the installation of the electric charging station.
PROPOSED PROPERTY PARKING MAP—PLOT PLAN
After measurements of the property,we have drawn out a proposed parking map (see attached). Here, we
have proportioned each square of graph paper to represent two feet by two feet and/or 4 square feet. We
have shown the back lot to include the eight parking spots which includes the three proposed parking
spots for the Downtowner carts and the other available spots for Elks Lodge Employees. Please see the
attached Google Earth photograph for approximate area outlined in the Plot Plan.
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CONCLUSION
We believe that our business will strongly benefit the Community by providing free rides to residents and
visitors while simultaneously providing much needed direct advertising for local businesses. From our
discussions with the Elks Lodge, they also believe in our benefit to the community and are excited about
the opportunity to help support the Downtowner. We would like to request that the City of Newport
Beach approve our minor use permit application in order to allow the Newport Downtowner to occupy
three parking spaces on the south side of the Newport Harbor Elks Lodge property.
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BENEVOLENT AND E ORDER OF ELKS
October 14, 2014
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
Attention: Jaime Murillo, Senior Planner
Mr. Murillo:
The Newport Harbor Elks Lodge #1767 is planning on leasing 3 of the 8
spaces at the rear of our building to Newport Downtowner for the purpose of
parking their electric vehicles each evening between approximately 11:00 p.m.
and 10:00 a.m. the next morning as well as using the spaces to recharge the
vehicles during the day. They will also be installing a charging station for these
vehicles. The 8 spaces at the rear of our building are used by our 3 employees
and vacant in the evening by the time they need to store the vehicles.
Parking for our regular members is either in the adjacent metered
parking, which, after 6:00 p.m. is free for Elk members per our contract with
the City of Newport Beach. Our members also can park on the metered parking
on Central and Via Oporto, as well as the parking structure between Via Oporto
and Via Lido.
If we can be of any further assistance please do not hesitate to contact us.
Sincerely,
David Leonard,
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Newport Harbor Elks Lodge #1767
Phone (949) 673-6110 0 Facsimile (949) 673-6104
3456 VIA OPORTO- NEWPORT REACH. CA 92663
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BENEVOLENT AND VE ORDER OF ELKS
OPEN FORUM:
ELECTRIC VEHICLE PROGRAM: Sharron reported that a company known as Delray
Downtowner had been to the Lodge this week and requested the use of 2 of our rear parking spaces for
electric vehicles. She passed out a brochure they provided to her. They are working with the city of
Newport Beach to provide electric vehicle transportation to residents and shoppers between the hours of
11:00 am.and 11:00 p.m. They would like to park 3 of their vehicles in our rear parking lot on the off
hours and put in charging stations for the 3 vehicles. They would either pay us to rent the spaces or work
some kind of advertising deal. The Trustees felt it was a good idea and should be looked into.
Meeting was adjourned at 8:16 p.m.
KITCHEN ISSUES: After advising the Lodge that he was NOT going to do any more shopping,
and after the BOT/BOC had voted to revise the Friday and Saturday night menu to consist of 3 entrees
selected by Lee when he does the shopping,Karl went shopping and spent$900 on food. He had
previously spent$500 to$600. Joe Rowland asked if we were current with all payments to Karl for his
services. Sharron said we were current. It was recommended that Tom Stone give Karl notice, in writing,
to be put in his employee folder, that he is no longer to,do any shopping for the kitchen.
LODGE CHRISTMAS CRUISE: A discussion was had regarding the cancellation of the
Christmas Cruise using the Catalina Flyer this year. Tom explained that he had approached the people at
Catalina Flyer regarding a contract for the dinner cerise but had not heard back nor received a contract so
he cancelled the event. Jim(LNU) from the Yacht Club felt it was a decision that was not voted on and
thus should not have been cancelled A discussion was held regarding recontacting Catalina Flyer in an
attempt to get the cruise back up. Jimmy stated that he would head up the event and let the BOT know the
status.
THE WEDNESDAY PROBLEM: It was mentioned that on Wednesday evenings we are
currently having Juanito make tacos so the kitchen is open as well as the bar. However,we are not selling
enough tacos to pay for the kitchen to be open. It was originally thought that we might look into closing
the Lodge on Wednesday in an attempt to cut down on expenses. Many members felt that if the Lodge
closed on Wednesday anyone who was coming to the Lodge would never come back on Wednesday after
it was closed. It was suggested that we look into ideas to get more people to participate on Wednesdays.
The following suggestions were made:
I/ Open Mike Night
2/ Poker Night(chips would be given out when drinks or dinner were purchased)
3/ Game Night(Cribbage, Backgammon, etc.)
4/ Community Service Night(dinners honoring Police, Fire Dept., School etc.)
Phone (949) 673-6110 0 Facsimile (949) 673-6104
3456 VIA OPORTO, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
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Board of Trustees — 09/09/14
Trustee Jon Ellowitz called the meeting to order at 7:15 p.m.
Chairman David Leonaid and Trustee Stewart Van Dyne were not present
Trustee Joseph Rowland read the minutes from the last meeting. They were accepted as read.
OLD BUSINESS:
FRONT AND REAR DOOI LOCKS: Sharron Dearborn reported that both the front and rear
doors have been repaired and are ink orking and lockable order.
VOID SYSTEM: Jce RowI` d reported that the VoIP system is awaiting installation of the
internet service provider, Time Warer and that he had put the TW rep in contact with the VoIP installer,
member Steve Vickers. Member Daayy'�d Rudder had several questions regarding the technical details of the
system that had been voted on at thdlast BOT meeting. Joe reviewed the purchase order for the various
specs.
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POS SYSTEM: Joe Rowland also reported that a referral had been made regarding the POS
system through Steve Vickers. The'eompany, BreadcrumbsPOS, was a startup by Groupon. However,
after speaking to the company rep j4 didn't think it would be sufficient for our purposes since it as
currently configured did not have the ability to do inventory and did not directly communicate with
QuickBooks. Joe suggested putting off the acquisition of a POS system since it would not increase our •x
revenue nor decrease our monthly expenses.
SOLAR POWER SYSTEM: Joe reported that he had met with one of the company reps regarding
the possible installation of a solar electric system. Joe obtained our monthly usage info from SCE as well
as the 15 minute breakdown of our usage. This info was forwarded to the rep and he should be getting
back to Joeby the end0the monthfJoe also sent the info to Lodge Member Dennis Yosanovich,who is
in the HVAC business'for an addition estimate. Dennis set out some ideas regarding the Lodge's power
usage.Joe entioned that one of the recommendations by Jeremy Niell of Fusion, was to install at least
one whol house type ceiling fan in the upstairs area where the faux louvers are now. This would expel
the hot a' from the crawl space andlentire upstairs area so that when the a/c was turned on it wouldn't
have to c 1 down a space that was#beady 90 degrees. Joe indicated that he had researched these fans
and a 48'jfan plus the louvers would run about$1,500.
Suggestions were also made to loo) into wind turbines which would generate power both in the day time
and evening as well as adding insulation in the ceiling and crawlspace.
All these issues were taken under advisement and Joe will report back as soon as more info is received.
Phone (949) 673-6110 • Facsimile (949) 673-6104
3456 VIA OPORTO, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
Newport Ha ,T Lodge 1767
BENEVOLENT AND VE ORDER OF ELKS
These and other ideas were discussed and it was determined that what ever type of event was
scheduled for any particular night would have to be disseminated to the membership in a quick and
efficient manner. It was brought up that the Lodge MUST go to a system of electronic notification via
some sort oft-mail program. Sharron stated that she had sent a list to Jack Fettig last year but did not
know what became of it. Joe Rowland stated that he'd contact Jack and ask. Joe mentioned that he had
been using the trial version of Constant Contact and it seemed like a good vehicle to get weekly electronic
notices out to members. We just needed a comprehensive list of names. Joe mentioned that he had 80
some names,John Hayden, our webmaster had 200+names, and apparently Billy G had a large list. These
names had to be consolidated into a single list in order to let our membership know about the new ideas _
we are trying at the bodge,plus use the listorf a�variety of other reasons, see nvolunteers, finding
members with talent or expertise in particular areas and notifying members of special events.
Dennis Yosanovich agreed to spearhead the Wednesday night event work and Joe Rowland stated
that he'd get the e-mail list started.
MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:06 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Joe Rowland, Trustee
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Joe Rowland, Secretary
Phone (949) 673-6110 • Facsimile (949) 673-6104
3456 VIA OPORTO, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663
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Community Free Ride Service
Our mission is to provide residents, visitors and patrons of businesses in Newport Beach a convenient,
prompt, free, friendly and 100% green mode of transportation within the congested beach streets and
nearby neighborhoods — more specifically, the downtown Newport Beach area. The Downtowner is a
company founded on the principle of making "downtown" areas more user-friendly and less congested.
We are committed to utilizing green technology (100% combustion-free vehicles) to deliver a reliable
and free point A to point B transportation option.
Partnership:
We have formed a joint-venture partnership with an already established business from Delray Beach,
Florida, called the Delray Downtowner. The Delray Downtowner was established almost four years ago
and has been an integral part of the Delray community. We plan to continue the well renowned
Downtowner model here in Newport Beach. For more information, their website can be found at
www.delraydowntowner.com. We will be in close contact with Stephen, Travis and Ryan (see contact
information at bottom of this document) for business advice such as driver management, vehicle
performance, charging, sponsorship contracts, advertisement wrapping, door and rooftop mounting,
day-to-day operations, etc.We will utilize their expertise on a regular basis.
Vehicle Description:
Our vehicles are American made, 6 passenger Global Electric Motorcars (GEM).The make of the vehicles
are GEM and the model is e6. They are classified as Low Speed Vehicles or LSV's, as described in the
California Vehicle Code Section 406(a). LSV's are street legal in California on roads with 35mph speed
limits and under, and may cross higher speed limit roads. Per California State Vehicle Code Section
21260(b)(1), "The operator of a low-speed vehicle may cross a roadway with a speed limit in excess of
35 miles per hour if the crossing begins and ends on a roadway with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or
less and occurs at an intersection of approximately 90 degrees." All six seats in the vehicle have 3-Point
seat belts.
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Area of Service:
Our area of service will be focused specifically on the Balboa Peninsula and Lido Island. All roadways we
will be operating on will be 30mph or under. Please see the attached map with our service area outlined
in red. Please note that we do not plan to include Balboa Island because the ferry wait will significantly
hinder the timing of our pick-ups and drop-offs.
Storage of Vehicles
We have come to an agreement with the board members of the Newport Beach Elks Lodge, located at
3456 Via Oporto, Newport Beach.
How the service works:
A passenger will request a ride by way of our mobile phone application (see Mobile Application section
below for further description). This request will be pushed to the appropriate driver, and he/she will set
out to pick up the requestor. When at the location the driver will pull over to a safe, legal area and load
the passengers. Upon delivering them safely to their destination, the driver will head to the next pickup
location. All pickups and drop-offs will be within our service area. All drop-offs will be made in legal
areas, with no obstruction of traffic and not in red zones. At no point will our drivers be cruising in
search of passengers. Also, no driver will solicit or carry any additional passenger after such vehicle has
been engaged or while in use by a passenger, without the consent of initial the passenger. The nature of
our business is not that of long runs,typical of a taxi or Uber/Lyft service. Rather, we specialize in quick,
local, neighborhood transit.
We would also like to mention that all passenger drop-off and pick-up will occur in legal parking areas or
outside the public right-of-way. Passenger pick-up and drop-off shall not impact the adjacent streets or
public right-of-way. All operators of the LSV's will comply with all applicable sections of the California
Vehicle Code and rules of the road.
While our service is free to all passengers, tips/donations will be accepted by the drivers for prompt and
friendly service. In order to sustain our business we will sell advertising, in the form of sponsorships, to
local businesses in the Newport Beach area. The doors on the sides of the GEM's will be professionally
wrapped with the sponsor's business advertisement. We will also dedicate a section of our website to
our sponsors which will include all who have purchased sponsorships with us. We will also include
advertisements on our mobile application and be active with social media (Facebook, Twitter and
Instagram)which will add value to our sponsorships and help promote Newport Beach.
We will begin our operation with 3 carts. Should there be a need, based on passenger and sponsorship
demand, we will increase the number of carts incrementally. At any such time that we wish to increase
the number of carts in operation, we will need to find additional parking. No additional carts will be
purchased without approval from the City of Newport Beach.
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Hours of Operation:
We plan to operate our business between the hours of Ilam and 11pm, Monday through Sunday. We
are planning to have 11 p.m. be the last time a passenger may schedule a pick-up. Therefore a pick-up
could be requested prior to 11 p.m. and the drop-off could occur subsequently.
When our drivers are not engaged with passengers or en route to pick up passengers, drivers will return
to the parking area where all vehicles are housed and wait for another ride request. When the vehicles
are dispatched to pick up a passenger,they will be required to legally park during a pick-up and drop-off
and will not be stopping in red zones. Whenever the vehicles are not in use, drivers will be sitting in the
vehicles at the Elks Lodge awaiting passenger ride requests. We do not plan to utilize any portion of the
Elks Lodge building for the business operations.
Sponsorships/Advertisements:
By utilizing sponsorships from nearby businesses, we are not only helping promote local commerce, but
providing an opportunity for businesses to support the community by helping to provide free rides for
tourists and local residents.
The GEM vehicles, as produced by Polaris, do not have doors. We will hire a local company to
professionally construct the doors using aluminum and fiberglass. Full detailed instructions of this
process have been provided to us by Delray Downtowner. There will be a total of six doors per vehicle;
three on each side. Each door will be approximately 3-4 feet wide and 3.5 feet tall and will be flush with
the vehicle. Please see the below picture that contains the Delray Downtowner vehicle after
advertisement and door construction. The vehicle wrapping/advertisements will not stick out any
further than original design of the vehicle. We will add a "Downtowner" advertisement to the roof of
the vehicle, as shown in the photo below. This will also be professionally constructed, according to
instructions provided by our Delray Downtowner partners.
Our sponsors' advertisements will be full color advertisements wrapped along the doors of the vehicle
(see photos on next page). The advertisements will include but are not limited to the business names
and logos. We will not permit advertisements that are sexual or profane in nature. We also will not
allow advertisements that could be deemed to be too distracting to other drivers. Our brand is intended
to promote the community and we do not want any company advertisements that would compromise
this.
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With significant investment made by the Downtowner business, we have created an application that is
now in full use by our partners in Delray Beach Florida. This application is GPS based and provides full
driver and passenger information, location, driver availability and estimated arrivals for pickup. While
our business model is different than a taxi service or Uber, our application's technological advancement
is comparable to the one that is utilized by Uber, Please see the attached PDF with a screenshot of the
mobile application home page.
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Community Service:
Since our business model is not fare based, we believe there are numerous opportunities for us to
coordinate transportation/delivery services for local charitable organizations, at no charge to them of
course. During our off hours (schedule hours of operation are 11am—11pm every day), we will look into
dropping off meals for Meals on Wheels, providing rides for senior citizens, delivering books for the
library and any other opportunity related to transportation/delivery within the Balboa Peninsula area.
We have not reached an agreement with any organization as we are not fully established yet, but we
believe there are significant opportunities that our service and provide to the community. Community
service provided by the Downtowner is another opportunity for our sponsors to actively support the
Newport Beach community. We will also utilize our website, application and social media presence to
promote our community service that will hopefully inspire additional charitable contributions
(time/money)for the charitable organizations we team up with.
Advantages for cities with a downtowner:
- More convenient for people to enjoy beach going, shopping, going out to lunch and dinner
(promotes the local economy).
- Frees up parking spaces in congested areas because people are able to take rides from one area
to another.
- Tourists are more likely to come back to Newport Beach because it was made easier by the
Downtowner to enjoy the area. The Delray Downtowner has visitors calling them before they
book a hotel room to make sure the hotel is in the area!
- Less drinking and driving making the surrounding area a safer place.
- Our service reflects the community and local businesses' commitment to living in a more
sustainable world by supporting a green option to transportation.
- Advances business and city involvement in the community by supporting a more efficient and
positive means of transportation.
- Since our business model is not fare based, we believe there are numerous opportunities for us
to coordinate transportation/delivery services for local charitable organizations.
Vehicle Charging:
Standard battery charging for the vehicles is approximately 8 hours for a full charge. In order for our
business to meet ridership demand, we will need to install a fast-charger at our parking location. The
installation related to this charging station is relatively simple and the voltage required is comparable to
a washing machine (240V); meaning most already established outlets can provide the charging we need.
Insurance:
We will have adequate liability insurance at all times. We will have minimum coverage of $1,000,000.
We will also have worker's compensation insurance of at least$500,000 in order to protect against any
possible exposure related to worker injury. As the businesses has not been fully formed and GEM'S have
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not been purchased yet; we do not have an insurance policy/contract. We have however been in
communication with several insurance agencies and plan to have a policy available to us with relative
ease.
Qualifications:
Our partnership with a well-run, successful organization that has a strong standing with its community in
Delray Beach, will provide significant benefit to our business, and give us qualifications to operate our
business that no one else would have. We believe to have a business and business model that is very
new. It is a two-fold product where we serve the public with free rides and serve local businesses by
providing advertising. The type of advertising and the type of free ride system we provide are both very
unique and not currently being offered in this form. We have been and will continue communication
with Delray Downtowner, receiving day-to-day recommendations and advice about running a
community free ride service. The growing pains and pitfalls that they've endured have been passed
along thus far and will continue to be passed along. Partnering with a company that has already
established itself and firmly planted its business model in a community similar to Newport Beach gives
us great access to expertise in this specialized field.
Newport Beach Downtowner Contact Information:
Sam Knapp
samcknapp(o)gma il.com
503-516-8543
Jake Allsop
prestonallsop@email.com
503-752-2616
Delray Downtowner Contact Information:
Stephen Murray
Stephen@delraydowntowner.com
561-386-4073
www.Delraydowntowner.com
Travis Gleason
Travis@deIraydowntowner.com
561-929-1471
www.Delraydowntowner.com
Ryan Spaargaren
Ryan@deiraydowntowner.com
561-635-0419
www.Delraydowntowner.com
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LU 6 . 8 . 5 (Shared Parking Facilities)
■ CE 1 . 1 . 2 ( Integrated System of Multiple Modes)
■ CE 6 . 2 . 1 (Alternative Transportation Modes)
■ zo . zz . ozo(A) (Allowed Uses and Permit Requirements)
Accessory Use — M UP
■ 20 . 40 . 110( 6)(2) (Adjustments to Off-Street Parking
requirements — Joint Use of Parking Facilities)
Three Elks Lodge parking spaces — CUP
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■ Adopt Resolution No . approving
Conditional Use Permit No . UP2015 -003
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