HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-9 - Approving Code Amendment No. 2006-002 Amending Title 20 of the NBMC to Add a Fire Facility (“FF”) Overlay District to the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan and to Apply Said Overlay to the Selected Fire Station Site (PA 2006-033)ORDINANCE NO. 2006 -9
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING CODE
AMENDMENT NO. 2006 -002 AMEMDING TITLE 20
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A FIRE
FACILITY ( "FF ") OVERLAY DISTRICT TO THE
SANTA ANA HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN AND TO
APPLY SAID OVERLAY TO THE SELECTED FIRE
STATION SITE (PA 2006 -033).
WHEREAS, the City of Newport Beach intends to construct a fire station and
fire training facility on a site encompassing two lots at the northwest comer of Mesa
Drive and Acacia Street based upon the demonstrated need for the facilities; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to amend Title 20 to add a "Fire Facility" overlay
designation to the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan text and to apply the
designation to the selected fire facility site; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
the code amendment and zone change are categorically exempt from the need
for environmental review per Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines (Class 5:
"Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations ") because the overlay district can
apply only to the subject site per the provisions of the amendment; and
WHEREAS, on February 23, 2006, the Planning Commission of the City
of Newport Beach held a noticed public hearing regarding the proposed project at
the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission voted 7 -0 to adopt a
Resolution No. 1688 recommending the adoption of the proposed amendment;
and
WHEREAS, on March 14, 2006, the City Council held a noticed public
hearing the proposed amendment; and
WHEREAS, the amendment is consistent with the General Plan and the
proposed amendment to the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan portion of the
Zoning Code provides for a needed fire station facility in a location which will not
significantly impact residential or other land uses. The amendment will be
compatible with the neighborhood and will not adversely affect the public health,
safety and general welfare of the community because the operation of the facility
will be subject to an operations policy approved by the Planning Director after a
public meeting is held.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Title 20 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended
to add a "Fire Facility" overlay designation to the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan
(Chapter 20.44), as set out in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto, and to apply the
designation to the selected fire station site in the Santa Ana Heights Specific Plan,
as shown on Exhibit "B" attached hereto.
SECTION 2: The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the
passage of this Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be published once in the official
newspaper of the City, and the same shall become effective thirty (30) days after
the date of its adoption.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
Cit� of Newport Beach held on the 14"' day of March, 2006, and adopted on the
28` day of March, 2006, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS Curry, Selich, Rosansky
.Ridgeway, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor Webb
NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS - --
ABSENT COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST:
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EXHIBIT A
Amendment to Zoning Code Relating to the Santa Ana Heights Specific
Plan
IN MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 20, Chapter 20.44.071 is hereby added to read as
follows:
20.44.071 Fire Facility Overlay District
A. Purpose. The Fire Facility (°FF) Overlay District shall be established solely to
provide for municipal fire protection and a municipal fire training center that serves
residents and businesses in and around Newport Beach and surrounding communities.
The District shall allow a municipal fire station, a classroom -style fire training room, and
a municipal Fire Training Center ( "FTC ") that includes one four -story training tower. The
tower may be of a height and design that will allow Fire Department personnel to train for
fire suppression and rescue activities that could reasonably occur within the city limits of
Newport Beach, given the height and size, of residential and commercial buildings in the
city. In no instance shall the FF Overlay District be assigned to properties that do not
directly involve municipal fire suppression and municipal fire training activities.
B. Principal Uses Permitted. A municipal fire station, a fire training classroom, and a
municipal FTC only are permitted within the Business Park District when assigned an
"FF" overlay designation, subject to the approval of a Use Permit by the Planning
Director which considers input from the Santa Ana Heights Project Advisory Committee
and includes conditions related to the design and operation of the facility.
C. Site Development Standards.
1. Building Height: The maximum building height for a FTC in the FF overlay shall be
forty -five (45) feet above nearest adjacent grade to the top of parapet, top of ridge,
and top of miscellaneous building elements such as mechanical roof screens,
guardrails, cowels, vents, and antennae. The maximum height for other structures
shall be per Specific Plan BP District criteria in Section 20.44.050 F.4.
2. Building Design. All buildings, including the FTC, shall maintain a consistent design
theme through the use of similar and compatible building materials, finishes, and
colors.
3. Lighting. Fixed or permanent lighting on the site shall comply with the following:
a. Lighting shall be in compliance with applicable standards of the Zoning Code.
Exterior on -site lighting shall be shielded and confined within site boundaries. No
direct rays or glare are permitting to shine onto public streets or adjacent sites or
to create a public nuisance. °Walpak" type fixtures are not permitted. Parking
area lighting shall have zero cut -off fixtures and light standards shall not exceed
twenty -five (25) feet in height.
b. The site shall not be excessively illuminated based on the luminance
recommendations of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America, or, if
in the opinion of the Planning Director, the illumination creates an unacceptable
negative impact on surrounding land uses or environmental resources. The
Planning Director may order the dimming of light sources or other remediation
upon finding that the site is excessively illuminated.
c. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall prepare a
photometric study in conjunction with a final lighting plan for approval by the
Planning Department.
d. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or final building permits, the
applicant shall schedule an evening inspection by the Code and Water Quality
Enforcement Division to confirm control of light and glare.
4. Other Standards. All other site development standards shall follow the Business Park
District's site development standards as shown in Chapter 20.44.050.
D. Land Use Map Designator. The FF Overlay District shall apply to all parcels shown
on the "Specific Plan District #7 Land Use Map" (Exhibit 20.44 -1) with an " -FF"
designator.
EXHIBIT B: AMENDED SANTA ANA HEIGHTS SPECIFIC PLAN LAND USE MAP
WITH "FF" OVERLAY ON FIRE STATION SITE
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE } ss.
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LaVonne M. Harkless, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do
hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council is seven; that the foregoing
ordinance, being Ordinance No. 2006 -9 was duly and regularly introduced before and adopted by the
City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said Council, duly and regularly held on the 28th day
of March 2006, and that the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:
Ayes: Curry, Selich, Rosansky, Ridgeway, Daigle, Nichols, Mayor Webb
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the
official seal of said City this 29th day of March 2006.
(Seal)
City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California
CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA }
COUNTY OF ORANGE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH }
I, LAVONNE M. HARKLESS, City Clerk of the City of Newport Beach, California, do hereby
certify that Ordinance No. 2006 -9 has been duly and regularly published according to law and the
order of the City Council of said City and that same was so published in The Daily Pilot, a daily
newspaper of general circulation on the following date, to wit: April 1, 2006. /
In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name this day of f
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City Clerk
City of Newport Beach, California