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HomeMy WebLinkAboutC-889 - Consulting services Corona del Mar Master Planning1 11 CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES 2I 3 THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this 13 day of 41 January, 1964, by and between the CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH, a muni- 51 cipal corporation, hereinafter referred to as "City ", and MURTON 6i H. WILLSON AND ASSOCIATES, a consulting firm, hereinafter referred 7 to as "Willson "; 8 WITNESSETH: 9 WHEREAS, City is presently faced with a problem in 10 Corona del Mar of determining whether or not multistoried buildings 11 commercial encroachments into residential areas, and land use 12 changes in residential areas should be permitted; and 13 WHEREAS, Willson is a consulting firm of wide experience 14 with respect to zoning, land use and community plans; and 15 WHEREAS, Willson's services would be of substantial value 16 to City in making a study of this subject and recommending revi- 17 sions of the zoning regulations relating thereto; 18 NOW, THEREFORE, the City and Willson for the consideratio 19 hereinafter named agree as follows: 20 1. Willson agrees: 21 (a) To make a study of existing zoning regulations 22 of the City as such regulations relate to Corona del Mar. 23 (b) To analyze the physical characteristics and 24 composition of Corona del Mar as related to the zoning 25 districts presently established. 26 (c) To make a study of the present and prospective 27 density in various sections of Corona del Mar as determined 28 by the zoning regulations. 29 (d) To make recommendations concerning whether 30 multistoried buildings, commercial encroachments into resi- 31 dential areas and land use changes are desirable in Corona 32 del Mar and, if such changes are found to be desirable, to 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 0 0 recommend appropriate changes in zoning and traffic patterns. (e) To make such other studies or recommendations concerning Corona del Mar as may be requested by the Planning Director. 2. Willson agrees to confer with City officials, in- cluding individual members of the City Council, and to appear at meetings and public hearings upon request of City to explain any of the matters or recommendations comprised in this contract. 3. It is mutually agreed that the time necessary to perform the services hereinabove described will be approximately six (6) months. If at the end of five (5) months from the date of this contract it appears that the services will not be completed within the six months, Willson shall so indicate to City and shall state the additional time that may be necessary to complete the work. 4. City will furnish Willson copies of zoning maps and zoning regulations necessary to perform the services described above and will provide such other information it has available rich may be helpful to Willson. 5. In carrying out the terms of this contract, Willson shall at all times be an independent contractor and not an employee) of the City. 6. For the purpose of administering this contract, City' shall mean the Planning Director, and in performing the services hereinabove described Willson shall at all times be under the supervision of the Planning Director; provided, however, that anyone dissatisfied with the decision of the Planning Director may take the matter to the City Council and the decision of the City Council shall be final on the matter. 7. In consideration of the services hereinabove de- scribed, City agrees to pay Willson at the rate of $10.00 per hour upon the receipt of monthly itemized statements; provided, however, 2. 1 2 31 4i 5 1 61 i 71 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 1511 16I 17I 18I 19 201 21 22 2311 241 25! 26 27 281 29'1 301 31 321 0 0 that the total amount paid to Willsoci shall in no event exceed $2,500. City agrees to pay Willson an initial retainer of $500 following the execution 32 this contract by both parties, said sum to be included in the $2,500 maximum amount. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this con- tract as of the day and year first above written. CITY OF NE PORT BEACH // By /7 �ST_ _._ _.._.._ riayur ATTEST: City _CE e F— CITY Ml�kTON H. WILLSON AND ASSOCIATES WILLSON 3. III 21 4 5 6 7, ul 101 111 (12) •. "SOLUTION W, ' 5900 A RMLUTIa& Of THE r ssMIL OF THE CITY of WW MT BE&CH AyjTHORXZING THE mm=ON W A CQif"k76ULT Ift 611mmING SERVIC" VtTR =TOR R. ii<tt,UON AVO ANACUM WIDIR M, tbs o h%# been P; e6e ntaad to tbt Litt' COW"' of the City of art Bich a certain caetcaet beteeea tha City of hevpdWt Beach and murtosn W. Willson and Associates, a cOmMult- I n$ f'i a, under which said firs is to perform certain cOu"ltietg aerviees for the city, and WIVWXAB the Git:y Council has considorOd the terms and conditims of said contract and found toes to be seasonable and 12 equitable and its this tutexasats of the City; 13 tit, TWAEFO Et U IT RESOLVXD that said casatzact for 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 eommItiag services be approved and the Mayor and City Clark ass hereby autboriaed and directed to execute the same an beMlf of the City of Newport B"Qho AT=T a AWPM this 13th clay of ,wry, 19", CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING DEPARTMENT To: Planning Commission and City Council From: Planning Director Subject: Corona del Mar Study 0 March 9, 1964 In order that you may be kept informed of progress on the "Corona del Mar Study ", I am attaching hereto a report made to me by Murton H. Willson and Associates dated March 3, 1964. You will be advised of any further progress reports. W. 1 ning Director JWD:hh CITY Cl1;RK MAR ; rJ 196As CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH� CALIF. .._ 1. �.. ice_ 1 March 3, 1964 To: J. W. Drawdy, Planning Director City of Newport Beach, California Since a considerable amount of research has been conducted and analysis made, we offer the following report to inform the City regarding our activities and to indicate the conclusions reached as of this date: The following activities have been pursued: 1. Background review of existing ordinances and previous studies including: Newport Beach Zoning Regulations Newport Beach Master Plan Newport Beach Report on Future Sources of Water, 1964 Newport Beach Master Drainage Plan, 1961 Study of Building Heights, 1961 (Bennett Study) Report on Interim Improvements, Pacific Coast Highway, 1961 Coastal Freeway Study, Public Works Dept., April, 1963 Survey of Parking, CdM, Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce, 1961 Guide to Master Plan for Southern Section, Irvine Co., 1964 U. S. Census of Housing 1960, Newport Beach, U. S. Dept. of Commerce City of Newport Beach, Planning Department Statistical Data 2. Conversations and investigations to update knowledge of the development picture surrounding Newport Beach, with specific reference to effect on Corona del Mar. These have included: (a) Discussions at Irvine Company Planning Office, Raymond Watson. (b) Discussions at Irvine Company Engineering Office. (c) Discussions with Hancock Banning III, relative to current thought on demand for high rise and development of Beeco Ltd. properties. (d) Investigations at the Newport Beach Public Works Department, particularly regarding street improvements and traffic effecting Corona del Mar. (e) Discussions with University of California, Irvine Planner, Leonard Moffit. (f) Meeting with the Board of Directors, Corona del Mar Chamber of Commerce. 3. Visual investigation of the physical situation including: (a) Traffic patterns, movement and intensity. (b) Effects of present extent of commercial development. (c) Parking (d) Existing character (see analysis following) (e) Design opportunities (A photographic file has been collected for reference.) 4. Design studies have been started which, upon further refinement, must be evaluated as to their ability to provide practical solutions to problems as well as desirable environmental changes. Participation by the Newport Beach City Planning Department has included: 1. Collection of all available reports and data. 2. Summarizing data for quick reference. 3. Compilation of complete Corona del Mar land use map at scale of 1" = 100, and showing lot by lot use whether single family, duplex or multiple residential, indicating all vacant lots and parcels of public ownership. 4. Compilation of statistics on dwelling units as existing and allowable potential under present zoning. 5. Compilation of commercial land use at scale as above and pattern of ownership consolidation evident along Coast Highway and adjacent residential properties. 6. Review by the Director of Planning of our methods and conclusions to date. THE CHARACTER OF CORONA DEL MAR Factors Influencing Character: A. Topography: 1. Bluff edge relationship to bay and ocean - "Crown" connotation. 2. Linear clefts are important directional influence: (a) Jasmine Gully - provides alignment of Bayside Drive between Marguerite (Coast Highway) and the Bay. Creates a division between the areas North and South - North -South streets discontinuous, etc. (b) Gullies perpendicular to coastline at eastern and of town provide natural divisions of land which have influenced development phases. Buck Gully is the division between "Old" Corona del Mar and Shorecliffs development; the - 2 - arroyo to the east forming the other Shorecliffs boundary, and western limit of Cameo Shore. Above Coast Highway, the same applies to Corona Highlands and Cameo Highlands. At the western and of Corona del Mar, depressions at E1 Paseo in Irvine Terrace and at Jamboree Road, south of Coast Highway, provide a somewhat lessened variation of a similar thing. 3. Undulating character of portions of the land and general slope inland toward nearest of the San Joaquin Hills, affording striking views (example - Harbor View Hills) in some instances an unexpected visual contact with ocean for many sites. B. Sequence and Timing of Development: Readily apparent differences in character have resulted from the fact that various portions of the community were developed at different times, and subject to different points of view regarding street patterns, lot sizes and grading concepts, an evolution away from the picture of summer resort community and toward that of full time residence and total community is evident. Examination of these factors and observation of the resulting community show that sub -areas of individual identity exist within Corona del Mar. These are indicated schematically on the accompanying sketch. Viewing Corona del Mar as a micro -city, the later additions, indicated by names, provide in a sense the "suburban" areas - generally lower in density and conforming to the postwar character of residential areas at the outskirts. The area including portions of the community numbered 1, 2 and 3 - is the part which developed during a period of greater emphasis upon the summer home, retirement and seaside resort. The resulting smaller single family lots and R -2 lots, as well as limited areas of ,apartment use, create a build -up of density, and the scale and architecture of the buildings themselves have been influenced. It is to this area, which we have designated as "Old" Corona del Mar, that present commercial activity is restricted, and it is within this portion that intensification of density or use is being con- sidered by this study. Such intensification is consistent with the "City of Villages" concept, which has characterized Newport Beach, if done in such a manner as to create a better focus for the Corona del Mar village. A permissive attitude toward high buildings and density all along the present commercial strip would not really insure this. Therefore, it is the conclusion of this study to date that certain intensification is desirable and that the placement of it is important. MURTON H. WILLSON AND ASSOCIATES A I A Architects . Planners -3- r i 11 City Clark Planning Director J. W. Drawdy City Clerk M. Schrouder LI January 27, 1964 Contract for Consulting Services, Murton H. Willson and ?.ssociates Attached for tranannittal to Murton H. Willson is a signed copy of the contract authorized by Resolution No. 5900, adopted by the Council on January 13. I am also attaching a copy for your records. MS :mv Encs. 0 TO:, Finance Director FROM: City Clerk SUBJECT: Contract Contract No. C -889 0 Date January 27, 1964 Authorized by Resolution No. 5900 , adopted on January 13, 1964 Date Mayor and City Clerk executed Contract January 13, 1964 Effective date of Contract January 13, 1964 Contract with Murton H. Willson and Associates Address 1550 Bayside Drive, Corona del Mar Brief description of Contract Consulting Services (Corona del Mss master Planning) Amount of Contract City Clerk 0 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY ATTORNEY January 10, 1964 To: City Clerk From: City Attorney Subject: Contract for consulting services, Murton H. Willson and Associates Transmitted is the proposed contract for consulting services between the City and Murton H. Willson and Associates, the original and one copy of which have been executed by Mr. Willson. The attached resolution, if adopted by the City Council, will approve said contract and authorize its execution on behalf of the City. THS:mec Encs. cc - City Manager Planning Director -/3 - (.9 oc - 9966 Walter W. Charamza City Attorney By T u H. SeVour Assistant Uty Attorney. C( 1