HomeMy WebLinkAboutAM0068BY: Planning Department
TO: City Council
ON: planning ComRission lOsolution No. 636 and Amendment No. 68 to rezone
the Corona dei Har State Park Reach from an R-1 to an Unclassified District,
LOC UBEE FOLLOWED AX PT.� N CQ S1' N:
1. Property was poated on NAy 12, 1959
2. 49 notices were mailed to property vers within 300' of property
subject to reroniag.
3. Notice o: one public hearing was duly published in the Hewport Harbor
Ensign on April 30, 1959
4. Hearing conducted an May 21, 1959
FINDINGS OF PLA.. TING CO SS. ?[did:
The Corona del liar State Park Beach is presently zoned R-1 and the existing
uses are non -conforming. Enlarga nt of the present uses are prohibited in
an R-1 District. In order to effect the proposed W%eter Pian for Corona del
Mar State Park Beach it is necessary that the property be rezoned. For any
alterations or additions its an Uaclassified Distrist a use permit mast first
be approved by the Plating Commission,
REC nJ_1;' DATTONS OF FLAMING 2QMgSS ON
The Planning Commission recommends to the City Council that the Corona del
Mar StaCe Park beach be rezoned from an R-1 to an Unclassified Diatri.ctt in
order that the proposed Master Plan for subject park way bre accomplished.
RESL'LTS_OF q LL CALL VOTE:
AXES: Clemence, Copelia, Hayton, Keene, Studd, Smith
NOS S: None
ABSFNT: Lind, Longwor
NOT VOTING: none
j Actingg
3y order of the/Chairmen Galvin Keene
I hereby certify that the above is a true
eDd correct report of the proceedings and
action of the Planning Commission, City
of Newport Beach=
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guBJECT : ZON,:NG OF CM4 STATE BEA61 PARK
It is my understanding that this area is zoned R -I
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Question: Will .1t be necessary to re- 20ne the cmn.cession
area(s) of the beach from —3, to C-1 (or U) prior to
n; oceediiw with the redevelopment. of the beach on ether
a mastir pla« or interim elan basis?
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June 3, 1951
On May 13, the City Council appointed a Special Committee to study
the immediate problems of usage of the Corona del War State Beach Park, and
to suggest remedies which could be effected as promptly as possible and
prior to development of any master plan for the Beach. The Committee named
by the Council is composed of Councilman Stoddard, A. K. Phelps, Robert J.
Ball, R. W. Hardacre, and Warren Clemence. Other interested citizens have
conferred with the Committee.
Attached is a copy of .the preliminary report of this Committee.
It is a result of prolonged discussion and careful analysis of what the
Conkmittee fees to be the most irrsnediate problems. It bepresents..a .com-
promise of various viewpoints, and in its present form has "he unanimous
ondorsement of the Committee members.
We are distributing copies of this report widely to organizations
and individuals, whose views we would welcome prior to making final recom-
mendations to the City Council.
in order that any recommended improvements or changes in beach
operations might be accomplished before the end of the summer season, it
is essential that the Committee's final report be submitted to the: City
Council not later than its meeting of June 24. Accordingly we urge that
interested organiza U ons and individuals advise the undersigned in vrrit-
ing of any comments or suggestions concerning the proposed plan not
later than Friday, June 21.
Mtembers of the Special Committee will be available on request
to discuss they plan.
Yours truly,
Co-chairmen
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preliFninary Aecort
Council -Appointed Special Committee on
Corona del 11.4ar Beach Problems
June 3, ; 957
The residents of Newport Beach have long recognized that the beaches
of Corona del Mar are the source of many problems. These problems have now
reached a point of acute aggravation and demand immediate atteMpts at Solu-
tion. in summary, these problems are:
1. Overcrowding beyond recommended capacity.
2. Moor traffic fioti^r due to the lack of an adequate entrance system.
3. Confusion and antagonism generated by an unorganized system of
fluctuating parking fees.
4. Congestion and confusion on parking lots due to a poor planning.
5. Overcrowding of all city streets south of Highway 101 due to mass
parkins.
6. Nuisance to upland owners from littering and trespassing.
7. A general lack of adequ.3te policing desirable for safe and well
controlled beach usage.
8. Violation of city orainances pertinent to drinking, immoral behavior,
cicsing hours,,and related problems.
9. maintenance of the beach to a point far beynnd mere unsightli-
ness to one of real use hazard.
10. Burden upon local taxpayer due to failure of Bleach to provide suffi-
cient revenue to pay costs of needed services and facilities.
The problems to be solved by this study fall then, into these general
categories:
A. Overcrowding of the beach
H. Entrance and parking iot deficiencies
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In Arriving at any solut Jnr, to our proh.lems, we mu; -t. cognize the
following Mesio; fjrt_mises:
1. We are dealing with a State leach and must, therefore, keep it open
to all on an equal charge basis. Howc,ver, a custom has been devuloped of Offer-
ing annual passesto fr%�qu(cnt users of State and National Marks, primarily near-
by residents, at reduced rates.
2. It is, however, our privilege and responsibility to c.'evise reasonable
means to adjust the size of the crcjwd to that which can be adequately served
and protected with the land a, -,ea and facilities available.
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3. Wb erever legally possible, means should be devised to protect local
residents from corollary nuisance factors arising from the presence of the
beach.
4. Recreational facilities should be made as nearly self-supporting as
possible, without increasing the load upon the local property owner -taxpayer.
Based on these premises, the following plan is recommended for the improve-
ment of the Corona del Mar Beach:
A. Establishment of:uniform parking fees
B. Construct entrance control facilities
C. Redesign parking lot lay -out
D. Regulate upland parking
E. Improve policing and maintenance
A. ESaABLIS� TENT OF UNIFORM PARKING FEES
.l. The present practice.of furnishing 100 free parking sp-ices cannot be
justified ani should be abandoned.
The provision in the existing lease calling for the furnishing of such free
spaces was inserted ostensibly for the purpose of giving local residents a pre-
ference. It vias anticipated that local residents would arrive upon the scene
first; would use all the free spaces, and the out-of-towners would pay to park.
in act.aal practice, it has not worked as thus anticipated. There is no corre-
lation whatsoever between the use of the free parking spaces and the point of
origin of the automobiles. Checks show that out-of-towners receive the benefit
in far more instances than the local residents.
:his attempted preference of local residents is illegal, since this is_a
State beach and the State law requires equal treatment.
2. Anneal Passes. A custom has been developed in connection with the
national parks of offering seasonal passes to frequent users. Primarily, such
a system benefits the near -by residents, as they are the main purchasers of
< ason passes- If the use is frequent enough, a reduced rate results. This
seems to bc� a .legitimate and e --taulished method by which Lo give a break to the
local residents who make frequent use of the facility.
3. Eliminate all separate parking which is now being collected on the
scattered lots along concession rote, Various of the concessionaires are collec-
ting parking fees. It is suspected that these concessionaires do not have busi-
ness licenses for operating parking lots, and that the City does not collect its
.40% of such parking revenues.
In any event, all parking zees should be payable to one person at one
location.
4. All streets seaward of the intersection of Iris and Breakers Drive should
be vacated. This action would be appropriate with the elimination of all free
parking spaces; would eliminate assertions that belligerent persons might make
that they had a right to enter upon public streets; would avoid the difficult
problem the Police Deparcment nuo faces in determining whether a person is on
public or primate property, and is a necessity to permit night-time closing of the
beach to vehicles. Vacation of the streets would also give complete freedom to
the drafters of the proposed new blaster Plan for development of the beach.
5. Collection of. parking fees should be put upon a formal business basis.
These points are suggested:
a. Attendants who collect fees should be in unifoznr prescribed by the
City. This would add a strong note of authority. The present attire of persons
coilecting fees tends to raise a doubt -whether they have authority to do so.
b. We suggest that the fee should be fixed at 50rt. per car. It is fait
that a higher charge might induce parking on the streets at the top of the bluff,
walking down, and a consequent reduction in revenue.
c. rfe suggest that parking fees be collected from 9 A.M. to sundown
daily except as the City authorizes variations.
d. fe suggest that busses and trucks over pick: -1p size should pay
special charges of $1.00.
e. Temporary passes can be issued to commercial vehicles entering
to de business with concessionaires.
f. Free basses shou-d be issued to all residents of Breakers Drive
and all concessionaires and their employees.
g. The passes should apply to automobiles bearing a license number as
shovin or, the pass.
h. Guests visiting the rc:s?dents of Breakers Drive should be issued
a special colored ticket.
:.e suggest a price of $5.00 for an annual pass. This fee should
be reviewed after experience.
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CC?`JMOl..:rl map i ; it.tached sho,,ing ,>ro} osc: i changes in cons,(ct
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vit.h hi en.tr,.,nce to thr beach.
1. Um Ocean Boulevard, er ct an asphalt berm dividing east, and 1.restbound
traffic. The berm should commvnf:e at the ; ntrance to the bench and extend
eastt:drd a}:,prnxiniataly �0 f:,rouosite. Purl;nse. to control left turns.
2. ,)cean Boulevard should h�: ;widened S' on the;- south side of the-,t,reer
corrmenci.ng at the entrance 'to #_he beach: and extending easterly for two blocks.
This would allow two lanes of moving traffic in an easterly direction, pro-
viding greatest freedom for exit from beach. «idening the street B' will inter-
fere with existing planting only slightly. The bushes will need to be removed
,or a distance of approximately 40' at the westerly end. The asphalt wall: twill
not be affected.
3. dost bound traffic on Ocean Boulevard should be divided into lanes by
means of painting lane divider strips, and a left turn lane should be painted
upon the paving at Ocean Boulevard easterly of Jasmine.
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5. The collecting point should be located at the end of the asphalt berm
in the center of Ocean Boulevard. Fees should be collected immediately before
the driver mages the left turn on to the beach ramp. This will keep the east
bound traffic on Ocean Boulevard moving with minimum interference.' It will also
prevent the problem of persons backing out who do not want to pay.
5. We repeat that the attendant collecting parking fees should be uniformed,
and should be deputized.
7. Upon paying parking fee, the driver should be given a parking ti:ket
with teach regulations printed thereon. °1de suggest the following:
Place all trash and garbage in containers.
No littering the beach.
Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
Fires permitted only in fire rings.
Closing hour 12:00 midnight.
8. Erect an arm bar in the present triangle at the right of the entrance
to the ramp to the beach. This arm bar should be designed similarly to the
cross arms barring traffic at railroad cross -^:s.. vihen the parking lot below
is full, the bar should be lowered to prevent further access to the beach. Such
an arm bar would add authority to the attendant and prevent arguments and create
maximum control.
C. REDESIGN PARKING LOT LAY -OUT.
1. Remove existing oiled lot. This lot was installed without proper
authority. It is an eye -sore, detracting greatly from the appearance of the
beach. The Citizens' Advisory Committee on Capital Improvem-ants has recommended
that the use of this area be restored to beach uses. It would make an excellent
area for volleyball and other beach games.
2. A foot path from the bottom of the Heliotrope steps along the base of
the bluff to the Lion's Head area should be establ:shed,
3. There are various small. irregular areas along the north and west bluffs
which do nc:t fit handily into the parking pattern, and should be e:-l.im,inated
from parking use.
4. Pending preparation of a il$aster flan for the beach, parking spaces in
the areas not permanently paved should be clearly defined by installation of
wooden stringers or anchored harriers. The sj.ace alloted to each automobile
should be marked by painting white, lines on the stringers.
D. CONTROL OF UPLAND PARKING.
2. 20 -minute parking zones for Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10:00
A. M. to 5.00 P.M. should be established on the south side of Ocean Boulevard
from Fernleaf to Iris and from Marguerite to Orchid. This will provide time for
persons desiring to stop for a few minutes to enjoy the view an opportunity- to
do so at these choice locations. It is thought that parking easterly of Orchid
should be allowed for users of the Little Corona Beach.
3. A 2 -hour parking zone to be enforced only on Saturdays, Sundays, and
holidays from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. on the inland side of Ocean Boulevard,
on Seaview, and all the Side streets from Fernleaf to Poppy, inclusive, between
Ccean Boulevard and Bayside Drive and 101 should be established. Limited park-
ing in this area would create a strong inducement to use the pay parking facil-
ities on the beach to the fullest extent possible. Such limited parking would
also create an indirect tendency to reduce the crowd at the beach.
it is felt that the great bulk of the parking in this area on Saturdays,
Sundays and holidays is recreational parking. The controls proposed would,
therefore, affect the recreationalists, and it is anticipated that the residan;s
in the area vvoul.d not ob -•ct to this plan since they do little parking at the
curbs nn weekends under the present circumstances.
E. POLICT_M ANT F.SATINTENANCE
141any of the most serious complaints concerning this beach are in connection
with the present insufficient policing and the inadequate maintenance services
now being furnished. The local residents will be reluctant to agree to any
increase in cost to them or any increase in controls imposed, unless there is
a concurrent substantial improvement in beach policing and maintenante, and
relief for the surrounding area from the burden of beach crowds.
The complaints on these points are fully justified, and certainly we all
agree that remedies should be attempted. Vle believe that the installation of the
physical changes suggested should be accompanied by a marked improvemtant of
policing and maintenance.
I. On Saturdays, Sunday, and holidays a full-time policeman, probably on
a three-whis,Aer., will be necdQd to control the upland parking. There is no use
ir; creating the li%ited parking zones, unless the limits are strictly enforced.
2. The State parks and National parks are patroled by Rangers in uniform.
It is recommended that the City create, a Ranger classification, and use rangers
to collect fees at the entrance, and also have rangers on duty patrolling the
beach every day during the simmers, and on :vc;ek-ends at other times during the
year when traffic is heavy enough to justify the expense. The mere presence of
a uniformed ranger would go a long way towards curing the existing problem of
littering the beach.
4. Beach clearting. If the beach were properly controlled by uniformed
rangers, it is believed that the problem of littering the beach wo!ld be for the
most part solved. It is the present ineffective control which invites people
to be careless, and further invites persons who may not be concerned with taking
care of the facility,
5. The lease with the present beach operator should be examined carefully
to determine whether the operator is responsible for cleaning. There should be
no complication about this. It is a simple question of fact. Either the beach
is clean or it is not clean. If he refuses to clean the beach, and the lease
imposes this obligation upon hin, the Cit}; should pay to have the beach cleaned
and send him the bill. There are arguments of this nature every day, and it is
merely a problem of enforcing the rights of the City if it has any. Proof is
simple enough, and may be obtained photographically.
The above Man is offered as a package plan. Some .of the items proposed
will benefit some and injure others, and other items will tend to balance the
injuries wit!& greater benefits. Especially there should be a close .relation
between the imposition of charges and tha hetterment of the facilities. It might
be helpful to publish figures shoving the income derived from the beach as com-
pared to the cost of operation of the facility. The user should be willing to
bear the costs, and the taxpayer- should not object to expenditures so long as
they do not come out of general tax revenues.
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