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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.0 - West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan - PA2015-138 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT July 21 , 2016 Agenda Item No. 4 SUBJECT: West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan (PA2015-138) PROPONENT: City of Newport Beach CONSULTANT: RRM Design Group PLANNERS: Brenda Wisneski, AICP, Deputy Community Development Director 949-644-3297, bwisneski@newportbeachca.gov Benjamin M. Zdeba, AICP, Associate Planner 949-644-3253, bzdeba@newportbeachca.gov PROJECT SUMMARY The City seeks to foster the implementation of a cohesive character for West Newport Mesa neighborhood through streetscape improvements corresponding with public and private development projects. RECOMMENDATION 1) Provide a public forum to review and comment on the draft master plan; and 2) Recommend adoption of the West Newport Streetscape Master Plan to the City Council. DISCUSSION West Newport Mesa is generally bound by Monrovia Avenue, West 16th Street, Newport Boulevard and Hospital Road. This area is shown below in Figure 1. In January 2016, the City kicked-off the development of a West Newport Mesa Streetscape Plan, which is intended to unify the many diverse elements of this community through sidewalks, parkways and landscape improvements that encourage pedestrian and bicycle use and enhance the aesthetics of the public realm. The need for the streetscape plan was identified in 2015, when the City Council created the Height Overlay Zone for the residential area within West Newport Mesa neighborhood, which allows residential development additional building height in exchange for increased building setbacks from the street. The increased setbacks create the opportunity to augment the public realm. 1 V� QP �P West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan Planning Commission, July 21, 2016 Page 2 The Master Plan is intended to be used by property owners and designers to help unify the neighborhood and create a dynamic sense of place. It would be used administratively by staff for small projects that do not require public hearings. When Planning Commission or City Council review is required pursuant to the Zoning Code, the Master Plan would be used within the discretionary review process. Additionally, the Master Plan would be used by the City to design future capital improvement projects. Ap - < ' T �• ONtli wAY 1 I f " w W 1.111 ST IL JM r EBY TOE OR s ry t..Iv 51W Z Q.yS \I WCAI! a T` LM I ` 5! 4� Figure 1 West Newport Mesa Area Public Participation The consultant team engaged several stakeholders of the project area to gain initial insight on the concerns and desires of the community in January 2016. Subsequently, the City conducted two noticed public workshops and one public open house at the former West Newport Community Center gymnasium on West 15th Street to help further guide and shape the development of the draft master plan with input from the community. 3 West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan Planning Commission, July 21, 2016 Page 3 During that time, staff also brought forward the concepts to the Planning Commission and the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission for review and comments. Streetscape Master Plan Chapter 1 provides a brief introduction, describes the location, and summarizes the objectives of the Master Plan. Chapters 2 through 4 begin with detailed overviews of the existing conditions that exist within the public right-of-way on each of the affected streets. They then identify and specify opportunities for improvements as well as a conceptual cost estimate to carry out the improvement work in its entirety. Chapter 5 presents a menu of recommended options to choose from in furtherance of a cohesive design theme for the recommended improvements. A plant palette, site furnishings, wayfinding signage, lighting and public art are all identified here. Chapter 6 discusses a recommended phasing plan for implementation of the Master Plan improvements. Although these improvements are driven by both private and public development, recommended priorities for near-term, mid-term, and long-term phasing are provided along with rough cost estimates. The complete Draft West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan can be viewed on the City's webpage here: www.newportbeachca.gov/westnewportmesastreetscape Alternatives The Planning Commission can provide any recommendation it deems appropriate. Comments will be reviewed and incorporated into the Final Draft of the Master Plan prior to City Council presentation August 9, 2016. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW This action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The adoption of a master plan does not authorize any specific development or project and would only provide non-regulatory design guidance for future projects that would be subject to CEQA. 4 West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan Planning Commission, July 21, 2016 Page 4 PUBLIC NOTICE A courtesy notice regarding this review was mailed to property owners within the planning area and electronic notice was given to those interested parties that have participated in the process. 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: J — a i C3��� Zdeba, AEPr n a Wisnes i, ICP, Deputy Director Associa Planner ATTACHMENTS PC 1 Draft West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan 05/26/16 S Planning Commision - July 21 , 2016 Item No. 4a Additional Materials Presented at Meeting West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan (PA2015-138) mini, Alisk 'T�tt. s n� �. .� .. .. +A'r .. r 'r'yx'&`� �bi.. xa.�k� � $; _., .. .. . ., ., ., ., ,.,.,::..✓,: .. - ✓..� ,.,' _. West Newport Mesa STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN a ..� 5 �', °.,. g Planning Commision - July 21 , 2016 Item No. 4a Additional Materials Presented at Meeting West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan (PA2015-138) Project Overview 4) 0 ©C)"k4 Wast Newport Me,,a StreetsCape Master Plan • Superior Avenue _ . . .. . . 16TH STREEr —._._._. • Placentia Avenue ! i • Monrovia Avenue PRODUCTION PLACE • 16th Street ---- a • Production Place • 15th Street - i 15tH STIR EEIF 0 f u> `\ /� HOSPITAL ROAD •-•�'�' Planning Commision - July 21 , 2016 Item No. 4a Additional Materials Presented at Meeting West Newport"'Mesa Streetscape Master Plan (PA20I15-138) Project Goa West Newport Masa Streetscape Master Plan • Develop a Unified Theme for the Public Realm . • Implement Complete Street Principles to Better Serve Pedestrians, Transit Riders, Bicyclists, and Automobiles. • Enhance Facilities for Bicyclist and Pedestrian . • Bike Route Signage and Striping • Enhance Walkability • Improve Landscape Areas More Aesthetically Pleasing and Consistency in Plant Material within the Study Area . • Utilize Sustainability Measures such as Low Water Use Planting and LED Lighting . • Identify Opportunities for Traffic Calming where Applicable. r 11111111 �"� � 1 LI I 1] Nisi tlecpnn Givsu =— 'r _ __ Coastline � " � Community College \\ � Community � i � !, �— Trails + ! 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Plan Proposed View Looking Toward Placentia Avenue • Increase in Lighting Sharrows Low Water Use Planting Shared Parking at Coastal College Sidewalk Improvements Crosswalk Enhancements rr:�) MM \112V L M Planning Commision - July 21 , 2016 Item No, 4a Additional Materials Presented at Meeting e9tNeW ort sa St etsca a Master PI (PA2015-138) P acenua 1ivenue Superior Avenue Trees West Newport Mesa SlreetsCape Master Plan RAO ti � F Arbutus unedo Lagerstroemla indica Lophostemon confertus Magnolia grand/flora Platanus racemosa Strawberry Tree 'Natchez' Brisbane Box 'Little Gem' California Sycamore White Crape Myrtle Little Gem Magnolia F I A Syagrus romanzofflana ripuana Tipu rristaniopsis laurina Ulmus parvifolia Queen Palm Tipu Tree Water Gum Chinese Elm Planning Commision - July 21 , 2016 Item No. 4a Additional Materials Presented at Meeting M o nrovid'e0bfift `1161"e.,-Mm Lg& (PA2015-138) Production Place , and WK Street Tree's �'" © � West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan Ki 6Q7 Arbutus unedo Laurus nobilis 'Saratoga' Lophostemon confertus Magnolia grandiflora Strawberry Tree Saratoga Laurel Brisbane Box 'Little Gem' Metrosideros excelsa Little Gem Magnolia New Zealand Christmas Tree .............. Tipuana T1pu TrYstaniopsis laurina Ulmus parvil'olia Tipu Tree Water Gum Chinese Elm Alk oil. .- r,-. ^ yi - • • - - - ` • • . - • . • .- - rm A � r.� i • rrm l ' 01 1118.E � Y F � 9t do b y a,r4 9 i.� rrm Planning Commision - July 21 , 2016 Item No. 4a Additional Materials Presented at Meeting West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan (PA2015-138) Near Term Phase (2 to 4 (ears) West N v✓port Mesa Streets-Cape Master Plan • Monrovia Avenue: $1,154,000 • new bulbouts/bioswales at Production Place • sidewalks with additional landscaping, pedestrian oriented lighting, and street furnishings • wayfinding signage • Placentia Avenue Medians: $50,000 • Placentia Avenue Type D Improvements to 15th Street Intersection: $346,000 • new sidewalk, wall, and additional landscaping • Crosswalk Striping - throughout the study area: $14,000 • Bicycle Striping and Signage - throughout the study area: $41,000 • Improvements within private property expanded required setback and undergrounding of utilities, where feasible (on-going) • Coordination with Coastline Community College and Pacifica Christian High School to explore shared parking agreements Total Estimated Conceptual Cost of Near Term Phase: $1,605,000 Planning Commision - July 21 , 2016 Item No. 4a Additional Materials Presented at Meeting West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan (PA2015-138) Mid -Term Phase (4 to b Years) 00 * 'CoaOidlp West N(?o1ponl- !Mesa Strr t tsc'; spe Master Pk in • Placentia Avenue Remaining Improvements: $908,000 • new sidewalks with additional landscaping and street furnishings • bicycle striping • crosswalk striping • wayfinding signage • Production Place Improvements: $664,000 • new sidewalks with additional landscaping, pedestrian oriented lighting, and street furnishings • crosswalk striping wayfinding signage • 15th Street Improvements: $1,350,000 • new bulbouts/bioswales at Monrovia Avenue sidewalks with additional landscaping, pedestrian oriented lighting, and street furnishings • bicycle sharrow striping • crosswalk striping wayfinding signage • Improvements within private property expanded required setback and undergrounding of utilities, where feasible (on-going) Total Estimated Conceptual Cost of Mid-Term Phase: $2,922,000 Planning Commision - July 21 , 2016 Item No. 4a Additional Materials Presented at,Meeting West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan (PA20I15-138) Long Term Phase (b to 8 (ears) 0 0 00 Wes[ iVevvport Mesa Streetse:ape Master Plan • Superior Avenue Improvements: $1,116,000 • new sidewalks with additional landscaping and street furnishings • bicycle striping • crosswalk striping • wayfinding signage • 16th Street Improvements (coincide with construction of the Community Center) $1,005,000 new bulbouts/bioswales at Monrovia Avenue • sidewalks with additional landscaping, pedestrian oriented lighting, and street furnishings • bicycle sharrow striping crosswalk striping • wayfinding signage • Improvements within private property expanded required setback and undergrounding of utilities, where feasible (on-going) Total Estimated Conceptual Cost of Long Term Phase: $2,121,000 Planning Commision - July 21 , 2016 Item No. 4aAdditionalMaterials Presented at Meeting West Newport Mesa Streetscape Master Plan (PA�t� . 138) Prote'C:tt!:! Zsc.n,e,C1. Itt: West I eW ort M sa Stre tscpe hast r:I�la5 T7 r� • Stakeholder Meetings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .January 26 , 2016 • Public Workshop # 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 171 2016 • Planning Commission Meeting . . . . . February 18 , 2016 • Public Workshop #2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . March 16 , 2016 • Review Concepts • Planning Commission Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . .June 9 , 2016 • Public Open House -Review . . . . . . . . . . . . .June 22 , 2016 • Park & Rec Commission - Review . . . . . . . .July 05 , 2016 • Planning Commission Final Review . . . . . .July 21 , 2016 • City Council Adoption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 09, 201