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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
June 1, 1992
TO: Traffic Study 81 File
SUBJECT: Hoag Master Plan Documentation
Traffic Study No. 81 was part of the comprehensive Hoag Hospital Master Plan project
which included:
Amendment No. 744
Development Agreement No. 5
Variance No. 1180
EIR No. 142
Planning Commission public hearings were held on: 12-5-91; 1-9-92; 1-23-92; 2-6-92; and 2-
20-92.
City Council public hearings were held on: 3-9-92; 3-23-92; 3-30-92; 4-13-92; 5-11-92; and
5-26-92.
Traffic study data is included in EIR No. 142
Supporting documents including all staff reports, minutes, correspondence, etc., are found
in Amendment No. 744 and/or EIR No. 142 files.
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
3300 Newport Boulevard-P.O.Box 1768
Newport Beach,CA 92659-1768
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
To: Office of Planning and Research From: City of Newport Beach
1400 Tenth Street,Room 121 Planning Department
X❑ Sacramento,CA 95814 3300 Newport Boulevard-P.O.Box 1768
Newport Beach,CA 92659-1768
County Clerk,County of Orange (Orange County)
Public Services Division
x P.O.Box 838 Date received for filing at OPR:
Santa Ana,CA 92702
Subject: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21108 or 21152 of the
Public Resources Code.
NameofProject. Hoag Hospital Master Plan, EIR No. 142, Traffic Study No. 81
Variance No. 1180
State Clearinghouse Number. Lead Agency Contact Person: Telephone No.:
89061429 Patricia Temple 714 / 644-3225
Project Location: 301 Newport Boulevard and 4000 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach,
CountOrange California
Project Description: Certification of an Environmental Impact Report and the approval
of a Traffic Study and Variance related to the adoption of a Master Plan for Hoag
This is to advise that the City of Newport Beach has approved the above described project on May 11, 1992
and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project: (Date)
1. The project®will ❑ will not have a significant effect on the environment.
2. ® An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
❑ A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
3. Mitigation measures® were❑ were not made a condition of the approval of the project.
4. A Statement of Overriding Considerations El was ❑was not adopted for this project.
5. Findings® were❑ were not made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
The final EIR or Negative Declaration and record of project approval is available for review at the Planning Depart-
ment of the City of Newport Beach,3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach,CA 92659-1768;714/644-3225
r May 13 1992 Environmental Coordinator
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REGULAR coDNclz MEETING
'f(� PLACE: Council Chambers
l� �f TIME: 7:00 P.M.
DATE; May 11, 1992 INIlEXX
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Charles Wilson of Southern California Edison
Company presented two rebate checks totallin
$9,840 to Council Member Hedges for ene y
efficient lighting in connection with the do
Isle Street Lighting project, as wel as a
"Excellence in Energy Management Award"
because of the City's participat in six
separate energy conservation pr rams last
Year.
Gordon Kilmer of the eutal Quality
Affairs Committee, and Co oil Member Watt,
Liaison to the C ittee, presented
Beautification Awards to Michael Krasel,
student at Corona d Mar High School, and
' Marshall Duffield, ectric boat builder.
Present x x x x x x x A. ROLL
Motion r. B. Read of the Minutes of Meeting of
All Ayes Apr 27, 1992, was waived, approved as
Y tteu, and ordered filed.
Motion C. Reading in full of all ordinances and
All Ayes raso1417tions under consideration was
waived, and City Clerk was directed to
D. HEARINGS:
1. Mayor Sansone opened the continued
public hearing regarding:
A. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 92-3, Ord• 92-3
being, Hoag Hsptl
Zoning
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL (94)
OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE NEWPORT
BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO
ESTABLISH PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT REGULATIONS AND ADOPT A
PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
FOR HOAG HOSPITAL. THE PROPOSAL
WOULD ESTABLISH REGULATIONS AND
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR THE LONG
TERM BUILD-OUT OF ACUTE AND NON-
ACUTE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. THE
PROPOSAL ALSO INCLUDES AN
AMENDMENT TO DISTRICTING MAPS NO.
22 AND 22-A SO AS TO REDISTRICT
THE HOSPITAL PROPERTY FROM THE A-
P-H AND U (UNCLASSIFIED) DISTRICTS
TO THE P-C (PLANNED COMMUNITY
DISTRICT); AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTER
20.02 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE SO AS TO AMEND THE
HEIGHT LIMITATION ZONES MAP AND
THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE 26/35
FOOT HEIGHT LIMITATION DISTRICT TO
PLACE THE LOWER CAMPUS WHOLLY
WITHIN THE 32/50 FOOT BRIGHT
LIMITATION DISTRICT; AND THE
ACCEPTANCE OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENT [PLANNING COMMISSION PCA 744
AMENDMENT No. 744];
AND
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B. Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 92-4, Ord' 92-4
being. Hoag Mstr
AN ORDINANCE APPROVIN DEVELOPMENT Pin/Delp
Agm No. 5
AGBBE0= NO. 5 FOR THE, HOAG
HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN BETWEEN THE
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH AND HOAG
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN,
AND
C. TRAFFIC STODY 110. 81 - A request Tfc Stdy
by Hoag Hospital to approve a 81
Tra££ic Study so as to permit the
construction of Phase I of the
.Hoag Memorial Hospital master plan
of development;
AND
D. VARIANCE A0. 1180 •- A request by Variance
Hoag Hospital to exceed the Base 1180
FAR -gf 0.5 up to the maximum FAR
of 0,65 consistent with the
Provisions of the General Plan
Land Use Element and Chapter
20.07.040 of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code. Lower campus: A
portion of Lot 172, Block 1,
Irvine's Subdivision, located at
4000 West Coast Highway, on the
northerly side of West Coast
Highway, between Newport Boulevard
and Superior Avenue. Upper
campus: Parcel No. l of Record
Survey 15-30, located at 301
Newport Boulevard, on the
southwesterly corner of Hospital
Road and Newport Boulevard.
Report from the Planning Department.
Report from the City Attorney regarding
Hoag Development Agreement.
Supplemental report from the Planning
Department.
The City Clerk advised that after the
agenda was printed, five additional
letters were received from the following
in favor of Hoag's proposal: Mark
Soden, J. Robert Fluor and Martha Fluor, '
William E. Bracey, Henry K. Swenerton,
and Carol Chapman. in addition,, six
letters were received in 0000sition from
the following: Roberta Hazlett, Grace R.
Bissonnette, Ann and Lloyd Dietz, Roslyn
Snow, Jan D. Vandersloot, M.C. , and
Richard L. Winegar.
Patricia Temple, Advance Planning
Manager, referenced her Supplemental
Report stating that staff has developed
an alternate approach to the Wetlands
mitigation issue•, and it is included in
the straw vote listing, this concept
would be to allow the hospital to
proceed through the Corps of Engineers
review process for their fresh water
mitigation program and whatever the
Agency determined to be the
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appropriate ratio for mitigation would Hoag Hsptl
be as required in the course of their
normal permit process. This would then
allow the city to 'entertain optional
mitigation in an area of the City of
more local concern, such as the Semeniuk
Slough. This concept has been reviewed
with the Public Works Department and
they estimate the cost of that potential
improvement in the range of $175,000 to
$200,000. The staff report also
includes a description of the alternate
setbacks on West Coast Highway as
suggested by Hoag Hospital at the last
meeting.
Ms. Temple stated that in addition to
the above Supplemental Report, the City
Council received a further report last
Friday, summarizing the additional
issues and concerns raised-by members of
the general public in regards to
conditions of approval and mitigation
measures applied to the Hoag Hospital
project. These issues concern:
q Buildinf[ on or Near Earthquake
Faults - There has been an on-
going concern regarding this
matter, and should the City
Council wish to consider a
standard to preclude development
on any active or inactive fault,
it should be addressed as a local
amendment to the uniform building
code. It should be pointed out
that a requirement this stringent
may severely limit the development
potential of many building sites
in the City. She has discussed
this item at length with the
Building Department and they
believe this issue can be
adequately addressed through the
review of technical engineering
documents that is involved in the
issuance of a grading permit.
o Compliance with Reaulatory
Requirements - Concern has been
expressed that the hospital
facilities, particularly the
methane gas flare facility either
is, or will not be in compliance
with important and applicable
regulatory standards. It is
important to note that all
development is required to comply
with all applicable law. To
clearly indicate this, staff
suggests the following additional
mitigation measure:
"The methane gas facility and all
building on the lower campus shall
be subject to all laws and
regulations applicable, including,
but not limited to, the Faderal
Regulation contained in 29 CFR
1910, the State Health and Safety
Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95,
and the regulations of OSHA and
the National Fire Protection
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Association. Prior to the Hoag Hsptl
issuance of building permits on
the lower campus, the project
sponsor shall submit to the
Newport Beach Fire Department a
compliance review report of all
the above referenced laws and
regulations."'
p Indevendent Testin¢ and Analvais -
It has been suggested that t e
technical engineering reports
submitted as part of the building
permit process be prepared under
contract to the City instead of
the applicant. It is the position
of staff that this is not
necessary , for two reasons.
Engineering reports submitted in
support of a building permit must
be submitted by a registered
engineer, who incurs liability for
its contents. Since these
professionals are liable, it is
not expected that the reports will
be slanted to the applicants
advantage. Additionally, the City
of Newport Beach employees
engineers to review plans and
reports for adequacy. If the
reports are determined to be in
any way deficient, corrections
will be reqquired prior to the
issuance of any grading or
building permits.
o Relocation of Xildl_i� - It has
been suggested t at wildlife,
particularly fish and amphibian
life, living in the wetland area
be relocated prior to the
destruction through filling of
such wetland. Staff does not know
whether the Resource agencies
would make such a, requirement, or
whether they would allow such a
relocation to occur. If the City
Council desires to impose this
requirement, the following
language is suggested:
"Prior to the issuance of grading
permits for the fill of the
wetland area, the project sponsor
shall, in a manner and location
acceptable to the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service and the
California, Department of Fish and
Game, relocate fish and amphibian
wildlife if said relocation is
determined by those agencies to be
appropriate."
o Critical Care Addition Straw 'Vote
- A question has been raised as to
the intent of the straw vote on
III I the setback for the critical
care/surgery addition. in
defining the prolongation of the
line of the cafeteria, the intent
of the language is to use the
existing building which houses the
cafeteria and laboratory, or the
line of the access road as it
curves easterly towards the
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loading dock and parking Hoag Hsptl
structure, as presented by Hoag
Hospital on April 13. 1992.
o Privacy Screening of Critical Care
Addition - It has been suggested
that the design of the critical
care/surgery addition include
louvered or lattice window screens
for the purpose of insuring the
privacy of residents of Villa
Balboa. The following additional
mitigation measure is suggested:
"The design of the critical
care/surgery addition shall
incorporate screening
devices for the windows
which face the Villa Balboa
area for the purpose of
providing privacy for
residents, so long as these
screening devices can be
designed to meet the
Hospital Building Code
requirements regarding the
provision of natural light
to the facility."
o Straw Vote Issues - It has been
suggested that the order of straw
votes be altered to resolve the
issue of the bicycle bridge
contribution prior to the other
public benefit issues. Therefore,
it is suggested that item 11 be
voted on by the City Council
following item number 8 and before
items 9 and 10.
o Additional Air 0uality Analysis At the request of the AgKD, a CO
analysis is incorporated into the
environmental documentation.
In repose to question raised by
Council Member Watt regarding the
Wetlands Location and Mitigation
Ratio, Ms. Temple stated that in
working with the resource agencies
to data, it is staff's
understanding that the mitigation
actually required as part of the
404 permit process, and the
Coastal Commission process, it is
likely to be very close to 1 to 1;
rather than the 1.5 to 1
recommended by the Planning
Commission. The suggestion is to
leave the fresh water mitigation
program to the jurisdiction of the
appropriate resources agencies,
but in lieu of establishing a
larger minimum fresh water
mitigation of 1.5 to 1, to allow
the hospital to pursue an optional
improvement in Semeniuk Slough,
which would be supplemental to'
whatever actual mitigation was
required by the Army Corps of
Engineers and the Coastal
Commission as part of their 404
and Coastal permits. If the City
establishes a ratio of 1.5 to 1,
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and the Corps of Engineer says Hoag Hsptl
that 1 to 1 is sufficient, the
hospital would still be required
to pursue a permit for 1.5 to I-
if a minimum is not set, it will
just be a determination of the
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and
the Fish and Game Department.
The City Attorney stated that just
pprior to the City Council meet ng,
he distributed a revised draft of
the proposed Development Agreement
which contains changes to the
original agreement proposed by
Hoag. The revisions that have
been made are in response to
concerns by City Council, as well
as input from the general public
through the testimony at the
public hearing. He summarized the
differences between the original
document proposed by Hoag Hospital
and the document currently under
consideration. He stated that the
agreement does not give Hoag
"carte blanche" to improve their
property any way they want;
however, it does authorize Hoag to
develop their property, but only
if they comply with conditions
and limitations imposed by the
Council in the Master Plan and as
a result of CEQA. Hoag must also
satisfy numerous conditions before
they begin any construction
whatsoever. The agreement further
establishes a ceiling which
prevents Hoag from requesting any
additional entitlement and the
City Council is prevented from
granting any additional
entitlement. The term of the
agreement has been reduced from 40
years to 25 years, and the
provisions relating to annual
,review have also been changed to
conduct such review at a public
hearing, including a detailed
analysis of the views impacted', if
any, by the construction on the
site compared to the views that
are depicted in the EIR. A
provision was also added in the
agreement which requires Hoag to
hold the City harmless with
respect to any loss or claim
related to the grading or
excavation of the slopes+ And
lastly, a provision was added that
requires Hoag to enter into an
agreement that would transfer the
responsibility of the ownership of
the flare on the property. There
are also discretionary approvals
required with Phase II and III,
which includes a traffic study and
detailed view analysis.
Council Member Hart referenced a
new drawing on display designated
as "Conceptual Sketch - Hoag
Hospital," which she pointed out
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was a little different than what Hoag Heptl
the City Council had seen in the
past.
At this time, the City Council straw-
voted the following issues:
1. Wetlands:
a. Shall the wetlands be
preserved on site or
mitigated off site?
Council Member Watt commented that
she preferred to leave the
wetlands on-site if the conditions
are not met relative to earthquake
fault, soil stability, etc.
Green On Site
Red x x x x x x x Off Site
b. What shall the mitigation
approach be?
Council Member Watt stated she
would like to deal with the
mitigation issue separately, and
then the Semeniuk Slough project
as a benefit that would be in
addition, and therefore she would
vote for the single site.
Green x x Single Site, fresh water
mitigation.
Red x x x x x Dual site, 1:1 (min) fresh
water mitigation plus
potential Semeniuk Slough
project.
2. Critical Care Surgery
Addition:
a. Shall expansion for 'the
surgery addition be allowed
on the west side of the
existing tower?
Green x x x x x x Yes
No
Red x
b. If yes, what shall the
required setback be?
Green Easterly line of service
access road.
Red x x x x x x x Prolongation of the
westerly line of the
cafeteria including to the
point of intersection.
3. Lower Campus Height Limits:
a. What shall the height of
the cancer center expansion
areas (Zones D & G) be?
Green x x x x x
3-Story, 57.5 MSL
Red x x 2-Story, 45 ft. MSL
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b. Which height limitation Hoag Hsptl
system shall be adopted?
Green P.C. Recommendation (same
as Hoag request).
Red Alternate Homeowner's
Propposal (57.5, 52# 41 feat
MSL)?
Council Member Plummer suggested an
alternative to the above two options; to
reduce one additional foot for the rear
building envelope adjacent to the bluff,
and to further enhance public views and
provide a more aesthetic appearance
along Pacific Coast Highway, to reduce
the height of the front buildings an
additional 3 feet. She stated this
would mean that the buildings along the
back portion of the bluff would be
reduced an additional foot. The
reduction of 3 feet in the front would
allow for some views to Coast Highway
from the bluff area. Since it is the
height adjacent to Coast Highway which
has the greatest effect on the view from
the bluff, this reduction is
significant.
Council Member Turner indicated ha felt
Council Member Plummer's suggestion is
a modification to the P.C.
recommendation, and also ties into straw
vote item 4.b. (which has mot yet been
considered) and deals with the setbacks
westerly of the signal.
Ms. Temple, in response to question
raised regarding height limits,
commented that as Council Member Plummer
indicated, the zone system of the
alternate homeowners proposal is
entirely different and runs in the
opposing direction to the Hoag request
(P.C. recommendation)., so the height
limits are very difficult to compare.
She stated that basically, with the
exception of the area near the cancer
center, the height limit of the
homeowners ,proposal in the rear edge of
the proparty that is closest to Villa
Balboa, is 57.5 feet above mean sea
level. The option which Council Member
Plummer has offered would in Zone A have
that rear line to be 67 feet, in Zone B,
the rear line would be 63 feet, and in
Zone C, the rear line would be 59 feet.
In terms of the Coast Highway side of
the envelopes, the homeowners' request
for most of the area is 41 feet or 52
feeti and in the option offered by
Council Member Plummer, the height limit
in Zone A would be 62 feet, in Zone B,
57 feet going down to 53 feet, and in
Zone C, 51 feet. She stated that simply
put, the homeowners' option is still
lower than the alternate proposed by
Council Member Plummer; however, the
option proposed by Council Member
Plummer is less than that recommended by
the Planning Commission.
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Hearin no further comments, the white Hoag Haptl
White x x x x x x light vas assigned to Council Member
Red x Plummer's option,, and the vote was
taken.
4. West Coast Highway Setback:
a, What shall the basic
setback easterly of the
entry signal be?
Green x x x x x x 15 feet
25 feet
Red x
b. What shall the basic and
articulation setbacks
westerly of the entry
signal be?
34, 40, and 45 feet
Green
45., 55, and 65 ,feet
Red x x x x x x x (Alternate Hoag
proposal)
5. Shall articulation
requirements be enacted as
recommended by the Planning
Commission?
Green
x x x x x x x Yes
No
Red
6. What shall the Newport
Boulevard setback from
Hospital Road to 600 feet
south be?
Green x x x x 20 feet
Red x x x 25 feet
7. Should the depth of the
linear portion of the view
park be increased from 20
to 60 feet?
Green Yes
Red x x x x x x x No
8. Should the development
standards contained in the
P-C Text include a
requirement that all above
grade parking be covered?
Council Member Turner suggested
that the. following language be
on
added to the "yes" porti of this
straw vote:
"to a distance of 100 feet
from the service road."
Council Member Turner stated the
reason he is recommending the
above addition is because he felt
it would not be in the best
interest for preservation of
views. He indicated that should
Hoag decide to put a parking
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structure on this site, then it Hoag Hsptl
would be required to be covered.
Hs. Temple commented that the
intent of item No. 8 is that it
applies to only parking which is
above grade, and it would not
apply to at-grade surface parking.
Following discussion, the Council
decided to first straw vote this
item as presented (without Council
Member Turner's amendment).
Green x x x you
Red x x x x No
In view of the foregoing, no
further action was taken on
Council Member Turner's amendment.
,At this time the Council straw-
voted item No. 11.
il. Should the City require
Hoag Hospital to increase
the size• of the view park
dedication by an area
appraised at $250,000 in
lieu of providing funding
for the bicycle/pedestrian
bridge?
Mayor Sansone stated that he was
opposed to the bicycle bridge and
that he will be voting a ainst
this issue, for the following
reasons:
"There is considerable
amount of landscaping
included in this project,
and the County Sanitation
District has a plan
approved and funded to run
a reclaimed water line, to
their Sanitation District
No. 5 plant in Huntington
Beach, which is in close
proximity to where the City
will be crossing the Santa
Ana River with our fresh
water line. This gives us
an oppportunity to use the
$250,000 mentioned here
toward the funding of
bringing reclaimed water
into the western part of
the City. I don't know
when, the reclaimed water
line will be completed at
their plant, but I do know
that CalTrans has already
' requested that they be
granted access to that line
to Pacific Coast Highway
for use on the median
strips on the highway west
of the Santa Ana River
bridge. When the
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Sanitation District Hoag Hsptl
approved the water line
initially, I was assured at
that time that there was
sufficient capacity in the
line to take care of any of
Newport Beach's demands in
the western part of the
City. Therefore, I would
like to propose that the
subject $250,000 in lieu of
being spent for a bicycle
bridge or increasing the
size of the view park be
earmarked toward funding to
provide reclaimed water to
the western part of the
City."
Council Member Cox suggested that
at this time, straw vote item No.
11 be voted on as presented, and
to consider Mayor Sansone's
proposal later in the meeting.
Yes
Green X
Red X X X X X X No
9. Shall the City require the
hospital to construct a
minimum 6 foot wide
sidewalk and make
landscaping improvements in
the CalTrans right-of-way
along Newport Boulevard?
The Public Works Director advised
that his Department estimates the
landscaping improvements ,
including grading, retaining wall
construction, and a small amount
of drainage, to be roughly
$140,000.
Council Member Turner .suggested as
an alternative to the yes/no straw
vote, "that subject to further
study and analysis, the $250,000
be earmarked for improvements in
the area of the City generally
located between PCH and Newport
Boulevard in a north/westerly
direction."
Council Member Cox stated he
shared the concerns of Mayor
Sansone with regard to the
reclaimed water project. However,
at the same time, the City is
attempting to improve the
appearance and landscaping of the
area surrounding Newport Boulevard
and PCH; and therefore, he
suggested that the $250,000 be
used for the reclaimed water
project and landscaping
improvements on Newport Boulevard.
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Council Member Hart spoke strongly Hoag Hsptl
for the need to improve Newport
Boulevard in this area and the
importance of the sidewalk, and
urged that the Council move ahead
to require that Hoag be
financially responsible for
completing the landscaping on
their property.
Following consideration, item No.
9 was amended to reflect that the
$250,000 originally proposed for
the bicycle/pedestrian bridge be
applied to the construction of a
6 foot wide sidewalk and
landscaping improvements on the
CalTrans right-of-way along the
Newport Boulevard as first
priority, and that the remaining
funds be applied to providing
reclaimed water to this area.
Gteen x x x x x x x Yes
Red No
10. Shall Hoag Hospital make a
contribution to the
construction of a bicycle/
pedestrian bridge over
Superior Avenue as provided
for in the Newport Beach
General Plan and
recommended by the Planning
Commission?
Green Yes
Red x x x x x x x No
12. Development Agreement.
a. Shall the project approval
include the approval of a
Development Agreement with
the alterations recommended
by the City Attorney?
Council Member watt stated she
will be voting against the
Development Agreement because she
cannot conscientiously see the
reason for .such a ,document. She
does not think it would
essentially harm any party not to
have it, and she also thinks it
could prove to be a cumbersome
thing for the City, and even
possibly the hospital.
Green x x x x 'x x Yes
Red x No
b. what shall be the term of
the agreement?
Green x x x x x 25 years
Red x x 10 years
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Mayor Sansone immediately Hoag Hsptl
requested his vote be changed to
25 years because he wants the
opportunity in the future to ask
for reconsideration of this item
should it be necessary. He also
stated he objects to the 25 year
term as he does not believe that
successor City Councils should be
"saddled" with the decision made
this evening.
At this time, motion was made to
straw-vote the addition of the two
mitigation measures set forth in
the staff report and enumerated
earlier in the meeting relative
to the methane gas facility, and
the privacy screening of the
critical care addition.
Green x x x x x x x Yes
No
Red
Motion x In concluding this subject matter,
Ayes motion was made to close the public
All A
Y hearing and take the following actions:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 92-43,
accepting, approving and
certifying Final Environmental
Impact Report No. 142;
2. Make the Findings contained in the
Statement of Facts with respect to
significant impacts identified in
the Final Environmental Impact
Report;
3. Find that the facts set forth in
the Statement of Overriding
Considerations are true and are
supported by substantial evidence
in the record, including the Final
Environmental Impact Report;
4. With respect to the project, find
that although the Final
Environmental Impact Report
identifies certain unavoidable
significant environmental effects
that will result if the project is
approved, the mitigation measures
identified shall be incorporated
into the project, and all
significant environmental effects
that can feasibly be mitigated or
avoided have been eliminated or
reduced to an acceptable level,
and that the remaining unavoidable
significant effects, when balanced
against the facts set forth in the
Statement of Overriding
Considerations, giving greater
weight to the unavoidable
environmental effects, are
acceptable;
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5. Re-introduce proposed Ordinance Hoag "Hsptl
No. 92-3, and pass to second
reading on May 26, 1992, being,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH ADOPTING AN
A!ffi®NEST RE-ZONING TUB
PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
PRESBYTERIAN FROM THE A-P-&
AND THE U DISTRICTS TO THE
P-C (PLANNED COMMUNITY)
DISTRICT, AMENDING CHAPTER
20.02 OF THE NEWPORT BEACH
MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE
THE, HEIGHT LIMITATION ZONES
MAP AND THE LEGAL DESCRIP-
TION OF THE 26/35 FOOT
HEIGHT LTMITATION DISTRICT
AND ADOPTING PLANNED
COMMUNITY DISTRICT
REGULATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
PLAN FOR RoAG HOSPITAL
(PLANNING COMMISSION
AMENDMENT No. 744);
6. Re-introduce proposed ORDINANCE
NO. 92-4, and pass to second
reading on May 26, 1992, being,
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
NEWPORT BEACH APPROVING A
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT.
BETWEEN THE CITY OF NEWPORT
BEACH AND HOAG MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
(DEVELAFAENT AGREEMENT N0.
5);
7. Sustain the action of the Planning
Commission and approve Traffic
Study No. 81 and Variance 1180.
-2. Mayor Sansone opened the public hearing GPA 91-10)
regarding GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT RD. 91- (45)
1(B) - Request to consider adoption of
a Growth Nanagement Element of the
General Plan In compliance with the
requirements of the Revised Traffic
Improvement and Growth Management
Ordinance approved by the voters of
Orange County on November 7, 1990
(Measure M).
Report from the Planning ,Department.
It was noted that compliance with the
proposed ordinance is required in order
to maintain 'the City's eligibility for
its share of sales tax revenues raised
under Measure M. Other required
components include participation in
interlurisdictional planning forms,
development of a 7-ye capital
improvement program, and adoarption of a
transportation demand management
ordinance.
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Council Member Watt referenced
handwritten page 10 of the staff report,
goals and objectives, and suggested that
the statement referring to the basic
objective be amended to add "walkways"
that meet the needs of all cyclists "and
pedestrians."
The Public Works Director responded that
inasmuch as the language set forth in
the staff report is already in the
City's Circulation Element, that
document would have to be amended.
In view of the foregoing comment,
Council Member Watt withdrew bar
recommendation, but stated she wanted
the idea to remain "food for thought."
Hearing no one wishing to address the
Council, the public hearing was closed.
Motion x Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. Res 92-44
All Ayes 92-44, approving the Growth Management
Element of the General Plan (GPA 91-
1(B)] .
3• Mayor Sansone opened the public hearing CDBG Prg
regarding proposed "STATEMENT OF FY192-93
COMMUNITY DEVE7APMENT OBJECTIVES AND (87)
PROPOSED USE OF FUNDS" for the COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM, 1992-
199E FISCAL YEAR.
Report from the Planning Department.
It was noted that in order to
participate in the CDBG program, the
City Council must annually adopt a
"Statement of Community Development
objectives and Projected Use of Funds"
for use in preparing the submission to
the Department of Housing and Urban
Development for CDBG funding. CDBG
funds may be used for a variety of
programs which include: land
acquisition, clearance, and disposition;
the acquisition, development or
improvement of public service and
recreational facilities in low income
areas; public/social services;
relocation assistance; and residential
and commercial property rehabilitation.
The City's major emphasis and allocation
of funds for the last ten years has been
in the area of low income housing and
assistance to the homeless.
In response to questions raised by
Council Member Hedges, the City Manager
advised that Craig Bluell of the
Planning Department, as well as a
contract employee who handles the
majority of the day-to-day paper work,
administer the CDBG program for the
City. With respect to the $59,476
allocated for administrative costs, he
stated that amount is most modest in
comparison to the five cities he has
worked for, especially considering the
extensive amount of auditing,
monitoring, etc. required.
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Sandra Weber, Newport Heach reaidant and
affiliated with the South Orange County
YWCA - Hotel for Homeless Women,
expressed appreciation to the City
Council for their financial support
through the CDBG program.
Robin Jaruschewaki, representin
Interval House Crisis Shelters, stated
that this was the first year they have
received financial support from the City
of Newport Beach and they were very
grateful.
Hearing no one else wishing to address
the Council, the public hearing was
closed.
Motion x Motion was made to adopt Resolution No. Res 92-45
92-45, authorizing the City Nanager to
All Ayes submit the Final Statement, including
all understandings and assurances
contained therein, in order to apply for
a HUD 1992-93 Community Development
Block Grant, to act as the official
representative of the City in connection
with the submission, and to sign
contracts with appropriate subagents to
carry out programs in the approved
budget.
4. Mayor Sansone opened the public hearing Ord 92-14
regarding proposed ORDINANCE NO. 92-14, Zoning
being, (94)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
AMENDING A PORTION OF DISTRICTING
MAP NO. 10 SO AS TO RECLASSIFY THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 706 AND 708
WEST BALBOA BOULEVARD AND 717 WEST
HAY AVENUE, FROM THE R-1 AND R-2
DISTRICTS TO THE O-S (OPEN SPACE)
DISTRICT (PLANNING COMMISSION
ARMMENT NO. 751).
Report from the Planning Department.
It was noted that the applicant (Newport
Harbor Yacht Club), is proposing to
rezone Lots 11, 25 and 26 from the R-1
and R-2 Districts to the 0-8 District as
it is the Club's intention to demolish
the structure
s on these lots and utilize
the properties for the expansion of the
off-site parking lot associated with the
Club. A use permit was required in
order to expand the off-site parking lot
on property located in the R-3 District
in 1971. However, since the applicant
is now attempting to rezone the property
to the O-S District, a use permit will
not be required for the expansion of the
parking, lot. Although this application
concerns only a zone change, the
Planning Commission recommended
conditions of approval in conjunction
with shielding of the light sources in
the parking lot and requiring 6 foot
high fences and 42 inch boxed specimen
trees to screen the expanded parking lot
xp ial
from the adioinin g resident
properties. In addition, the Landscape
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Plan was approved at meetings between
City staff, the adjoining property
owners, and representatives of the
Newport Harbor Yacht Club.
Timothy Collins of the Newport Harbor
Yacht Club, addressed the Council and
stated he was available for questions.
Hearing no questions or anyone else
wishing to address the Council, the
public hearing was closed.
Motion x Council Member Hedges expressed his
All Ayes support of this request and moved to
adopt Ordinance No. 92-14.
Mayor Sansone opened the public hearing Santiago
regarding CONSTRUCTION OF CURBS, CUTTERS Dr/Irvine
AND DRIVEWAY APPROACH ALONG SANTIAGO & Tustin
DRIVE BETWEEN IRVINS AVENUE AND TUSTIN Crbs/Gtrs
AVENUE (C-2641). Drvwy Apr
sport from the Public Works Department. C322641
I was noted that the costs to the
pr arty owners involved in this project
we enumerated on page 2 of the staff
repo , and that the 20% surcharges are
to pro ids reimbursement to tha City for
engine ing, management and contract
adminis ation costs.
Hearing n one wishing to address the
Council, t e public hearing was closed.
Motion x Motion was made to confirm the
All Ayes assessments, and allow the property
owners three years to pay their
assessments wit an interest rate of 8%
per annum on the unpaid balance.
6. Mayor Sansone open d the public hearing Npt ShrsDr
regarding CONSTRU ON OF CURB, GUTTER Prspct/PCH
AND SIDEWALK AIA PROSPECT STREET Crb/Gtr/
BETWEEN NEWPORT SHO DRIVE AND PACIFIC Sdwlk
COAST HIGHWAY.
Report from the Public W ka Department.
It was noted that the property is
adjacent to the Pine Knot tel, and the
estimated cost of the work is $1,650,
which includes approximately: 1) $375 to
replace an unused driveway opp ing curb
with standard curb, and 2) 20i urcharge
for reimbursement to the C ty for
engineering, management and c tract
administration costs.
Hearing no one wishing to address the
Council, the public hearing was clos d.
Motion x Motion was made to direct staff
A11 Ayes continue with the procedures of Cha to
27 of the Improvement Act of 1911 to
complete construction of curb, gutter
and sidewalk along the westerly side of
Prospect Street between Newport Shores
Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.
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E. PUBLIC COMMB=:
Council Member Hedges stated that last
week a newspaper article referenced
apecific incidents he had had with the
Nexport Beach Police Department. He
stated he felt the "tone" and
"inference" of the article reflected an
apparent "less than total" commitment to
the Police Department which he stated is
not true. He said he wanted to clear
the record, and emphasize that he is,
and always has been, supportive of the
Police Department since being elected to
the City Council. He also feels the
Police Department is probably the finest
in Orange County ,and he supports them
110% for the good hard work they do, and
he knows the City Council feels the
same.
F. CONSENT CALENDAR:
_ Motion x The following actions were taken, except for
All Ayes those items removed:
1. ORDINANCBS FOR INTRODUCTION:
Pass to second reading on Jame 8, 1992 -
(a) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 92-15, Ord 92-15
being, Adm Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF (26)
NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.02 OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADOPT THE UNIFORN
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, 1991
EDITION. [Report from
Building Department]
i (b) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 92-16, being, Ord 92-16
Housing
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF Code
t ' NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING (26)
CHAPTER 15.03 OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH NUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM
HOUSING CODE, 1991 EDITION.
[Refer to report w/agenda
item F-l(a)]
(c) Proposed ORDINANCE NO. 92-17, being, Ord 92-17
Bldg Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF (26)
NEWPORT BEACH AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.04 OF THE
j NEWPORT BEACH NUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADOPT THE DNIFORN
BUILDING CODE, 1991
e EDITION. [Refer to report
/ w/agenda item F-l(a)]
(d) Proposed ORDINANCE MD. 92-18, being, Ord 92-18
Mech Code
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF (26)
NEWPORT BEACH ANEI®ING
CHAPTER 15.05 OF THE
NEWPORT BEACH NUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADOPT THE UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, 1991
EDITION. [Refer to report
v/agenda item F-1(4)1
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EXHIBIT 1
STATEMENT OF FINDINGS AND FACTS'
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT 142
HOAG HOSPITAL MASTER PLAN
I. BACKGROUND
The California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines (Guidelines)
promulgated pursuant thereto provide:
"No public agency shall approve or carry out a project for which an EIR has
been completed which identifies one or more significant environmental effects
of the project unless the public agency makes one or more written findings for
each,of those significant effects accompanied by a brief explanation of the
rationale for each finding. The possible findings are:
1. Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the
project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmen-
tal effect as identified in the Final EIR.
2. Such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdic-
tion of another public agency and not the agency making the finding.
Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and
should be adopted by such other agency.
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3. Specific economic, social, or other considerations make infeasible the
mitigation measures or project alternatives identified in the Final EIR
(Section 15091 of the Guidelines)."
The City of Newport Beach has determined that the proposed project should be approved.
A description of the project to be approved is provided below. Because the proposed
actions constitute a project under CEQA, and the Initial Study determined that the project
could have significant effects on the environment, the City of Newport Beach has prepared
an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). This EIR indicates that there will be significant
impacts as a direct result of the project in the area of land use and construction related air
quality and noise, and that significant effects to air quality and noise will occur on a
cumulative basis as a result of the project in conjunction with other past, present and
reasonably foreseeable future projects. The Findings and Facts set forth below explain the
City's reasons for determining that the project should be approved as proposed.
II. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
A. PROJECT OBJECTIVES
1. Meet the anticipated health care needs of Hoag's growing (i.e.,
population) as well as expanding (i.e., geographically) service area.
2. Provide the necessary flexibility in physical campus development to
accommodate unanticipated medical service needs (i.e., new medical
technologies that require unique or specialized building layout and
structure).
3. Keep pace with new trends in the delivery of health care (i.e., increase
in outpatient procedures/services, preventative health maintenance
services, and educational and community services).
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4. Centralize and separate inpatient and outpatient services, as well as
provide an overall organized approach to physical campus growth that
is conducive to the types of medical services offered and user friendly
for the patient in need of the medical service.
5. Establish Hoag Hospital as a regional hospital providing state-of-the-
art medical technologies,which in turnwill eliminate the need for area
residents to travel long distances for the most advanced medical
services.
6. Enable Hoag Hospital to remain economically viable in a rapidly
changing and increasingly competitive health care industry.
7. Respond to economic changes in health care delivery by providing
quality medical services via the least expensive means possible.
B. DISCRETIONARY APPLICATIONS TO BE APPROVED AS PART OF
THE PROJECT
1. Amendment No. 744
Request to establish Planned Community District Regulations and
adopt a Planned Community Development Plan for Hoag Hospital.
2. Development Agreement No. 5
Request to approve a Development Agreement for the Hoag Hospital
Master Plan.
2. Traffic Study No. 81
Request to approve a traffic study so as to permit the construction of
Phase I of the development authorized in the Hoag Hospital Planned
A. Community.
3. Variance No. 1180
Request to exceed the Base FAR of 0.5 up to the maximum FAR of
0.65 consistent with the provisions of the General Plan Land Use
Element and Chapter 20.07.040 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
III. FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS REGARDING THE
ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROJECT
A. EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE INSIGNIFICANT
Earth Resources
* The potential for liquefaction, settlement, subsidence, ground rupture,
seismically induced slope failure and slope instability is considered low
due to the fact that the site is underlain by dense to vary dense soils.
Water
* Requirements of the project will not substandally reduce public water
supplies or expose the public to water related hazards.
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Natural Resources
* There are no mineral resources on-site, i.e., sand, gravel, etc.,
therefore, project development will not impact mineral resources.
Energy
* The proposed project will not use substantial amounts of fuel or
energy, or require the development of new sources of energy. The
methane gas currently being pumped from wells, west and southwest
of the project site, has an energy producing potential. Utilization of
this energy source by the Hospital complex could reduce the volume
of gas or electricity currently being purchased for use by the Hospital.
Hoag Hospital intends to contain this gas as a part of Lower Campus
development; however, the exact method of containment and future
use of the gas is not known at this time.
Public Amenities
* The project will result in the dedication and grading of a 0.8 acre
linear and consolidated view park which results in a beneficial impact.
* The project contribution to improvements on West Coast Highway
results in a beneficial infrastructure impact.
* Subsequent to the approval of this Agreement by the Coastal Commis-
sion and the expiration of any statute of limitation for filing a legal
challenge to this Agreement, the Master Plan, or the EIR, Hoag shall
deposit Two Hundred and Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000) in an
account, and at a financial institution, acceptable to City. The account
shall be in the name of the City provided, however, Hoag shall have
the right to access the funds in the event, but only to the extent that,
Hoag constructs or installs the improvements described in (i) or (ii).
Funds in the account shall be applied to the following projects (in
order of priority upon notice to proceed served by City on Hoag):
(i) The construction of a sidewalk and installation of landscaping
in the CalTrans right-of-way along the west side of Newport
Boulevard southerly of Hospital Road;
(ii) The construction of facilities necessary to bring reclaimed water
to West Newport and/or the Property;
Any funds remaining in the account after completion of the projects
described in (i) and (ii) shall be used by the City to fund, in whole or
in part, a public improvement in the vicinity of the property.
B. EFFECTS DETERMINED TO BE MITIGATED TO A LEVEL OF
INSIGNIFICANCE
Earth Resources
Significant effect:
The project will result in 170,000 cubic yards of cut and 31,000
cubic yards of fill on the lower campus. Cut and fill volumes
for Upper Campus have not been determined.
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Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
This significant effect has been substantially lessened to an
acceptable level with respect to grading cut and fill by virtue of
the standards City policies and mitigation measures listed
below:
1. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project
sponsor shall document to the City of Newport Beach
Building Department that grading and development of
the site shall be conducted in accordance with the City
of Newport Beach Grading Ordinance and with plans
prepared by a registered civil engineer. These plans
shall incorporate the recommendations of a soil engineer
and an engineering geologist, subsequent to the com-
pletion of a comprehensive soil and geologic investi-
gation of the site. Permanent reproducible copies of the
"Approved as Built" grading plans shall be furnished to
the Building Department by the project sponsor.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project
sponsor shall submit documentation to the City of
Newport Beach Building Department confirming that all
cut slopes shall be monitored for potential instabilities
by the project geotechnical engineer during,all site grad-
ing and construction activities and strictly monitor the
slopes in accordance with the documentation.
Significant Effect:
One active fault (the Newport -Inglewood) and several poten-
tially active faults are located within close proximity that could
potentially impact the project site. Also, the verification of the
presence of Balco fault and the un-named fault on-site has not
been determined. The proposed project may experience
impacts from ground shaking.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project
sponsor shall provide to the City of Newport Beach a
comprehensive soil and geologic investigation and report
of the site prepared by a registered grading engineer
and/or engineering geologist. This report shall also
identify construction excavation techniques which ensure
no damage and minimize disturbance to adjacent
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residents. This report shall determine if there are any
faults on site which could render all or a portion of the
property unsafe for construction. All recommendations
contained in this investigation and report shall be
incorporated into project construction and design plans.
This report shall be submitted to the City for review and
approval.
4. Prior to the completion of the final design phase, the
project sponsor shall demonstrate to the City of Newport
Beach Building Department that all facilities will be de-
signed and constructed to the seismic standards applica-
ble to hospital related structures,and as specified in the
then current City adopted version of the Uniform Build-
ing Code.
Significant Effect
Expandable and corrosive soils may be encountered on the
project site.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
5. Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for
each phase of development, the Building Department
shall ensure that geotechnical recommendations included
in "Report of Geotechnical Evaluation for Preparation
of Master Plan and Environmental Impact Report,Hoag
Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Campus, 301 Newport
Boulevard, Newport, California" as prepared by LeRoy
Crandall Associates, June, 1989, and in the report
prepared pursuant to Mitigation Measure 3, are fol-
lowed.
6. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project
sponsor shall conduct a soil corrosivity evaluation. This
evaluation shall be conducted by an expert in the field
of corrosivity. The site evaluation shall be designed to
address soils to at least the depth to which excavation is
planned. At a minimum, at least one sample from each
soil type should be evaluated. Appropriate personnel
protection shall be worn by field personnel during the
field evaluation. In the event soils are found to be
corrosive, the source and extent of the corrosive soils
shall be determined, and all buildings and infrastructure
shall be designed to control the potential impact of
corrosive soils over time.
7. Based on the corrosion assessment and source determi-
nation, a soils and construction material compatibility
evaluation shall also be undertaken, concluding with the
appropriate mitigation measures and design criteria.
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Corrosion resistant construction materials are commonly
available and shall be used where the evalua-
tion/assessment concludes that corrosive soils conditions
could adversely impact normal construction materials or
the materials used for the mitigation of subsurface gas
conditions. For example, there are many elastomers and
plastics,like PVC,which are resistant to corrosion by up
to 70 percent sulfuric acid at 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
8. Should the soil be identified as hazardous due the
severeness of their corrosivity (i.e., a PH less than 2.5),
on-site remediation by neutralization shall be undertaken
prior to construction. Appropriate regulatory agency
approvals and permits shall also be obtained.
Hydrology/Water Quality
Significant Effect:
During construction on both Upper and Lower Campuses,
grading and site preparation will expose soils and create the
potential for short term erosion.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
This significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the additional mitigation measures
listed below:
9. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the project sponsor
shall ensure that a construction erosion control plan is
submitted to and approved by the City of Newport
Beach that is consistent with the City of Newport Beach
Grading Ordinance and includes procedures to minimize
potential impacts of silt, debris, dust and other water
pollutants. These procedures may include:
• the replanting of exposed slopes within 30 days
after grading or as required by the City Engi-
neer.
• the use of sandbags to slow the velocity of or
divert stormflows.
• the limiting of grading to the non-rainy season.
The project sponsor shall strictly adhere to the approved
construction erosion control plan and compliance shall
be monitored on, an on-going basis by the Newport
Beach Building Department.
Significant Effect:
New construction on both the upper and lower campuses will
impact water quality by replacing the presently undeveloped
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condition (primarily Lower Campus) with buildings and
pavements resulting in increased urban pollutants in site run
off.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
10. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the project
sponsor shall submit a landscape plan which includes a
maintenance program to control the use of fertilizers
and pesticides, and an irrigation system designed to
minimize surface runoff and overwatering. This plan
shall be reviewed by the Department of Parks, Beaches
and Recreation and approved by the City of Newport
Beach Planning Department. The project sponsor shall
install landscaping in strict compliance with the ap-
proved plan.
11. The project sponsor shall continue the current practice
of routine vacuuming of all existing parking lots and
structures and shall also routinely vacuum all future
parking lots and-structures at current frequencies. Upon
implementation of the County of Orange Storm Water
Master Plan, routine vacuuming shall be done in accor-
dance with the requirements specified in the plan.
Significant Effect:
Existing drainage facilities are expected to be adequate to
handle Master Plan drainage; however, this should be verified
when site plans are available.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measure:
12. Upon completion of final building construction plans,
and prior to the issuance of a grading permit for each
phase of development, the project sponsor-shall ensure
that site hydrological analyses are conducted to verify
that existing drainage facilities are adequate. The
applicant shall submit a report to the City of Newport
Beach Building Department for approval, verifying the
adequacy of the proposed facilities and documenting
measures for the control of siltation and of erosive
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runoff velocities. A copy of this report shall be forward-
ed to the California Regional Water Quality Control
Board, Santa Ana Region.
Significant Effect
Depending on the planned lower floor levels of pro-
posed buildings, the project may require a construction
dewatering program and a permanent subdrain system.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incor-
porated into, the project which avoid or substantially
lessen the significant environmental effect as identified
in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
13. Prior to the completion of final construction plans, the
project sponsor shall submit a comprehensive geotechni-
cal/hydrologic study to the City of Newport Beach Build-
ing Department, which includes data on groundwater.
This study shall also determine the necessity for a
construction dewatering program and subdrain system.
14. Prior to the completion of final building construction
plans for each phase of Lower Campus development, the
project sponsor shall submit an application to the Re-
gional Water Quality Control Board for an NPDES
permit if a construction dewatering or subdrain program
is determined necessary by the Building Department
based on the design and elevation of the foundation
structures. Also, if dewatering is required by RWQCB,
the project sponsor shall also conduct groundwater sam-
pling and analysis, and submit it to the California Re-
gional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region.
The results of this testing will assist in determining the
specifications for the NPDES permit. The project
sponsor shall strictly comply with all conditions of any
NPDES Permit.
Significant Effect:
The existing and future Master Plan Hospital facilities currently
and in the future will handle infectious, hazardous and radio-
active materials and wastes. Such wastes could contaminate
water quality if not handled properly.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
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Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measure:
15. Project Sponsor shall strictly comply with its Hazardous
Material and Waste Management Program and its Infec-
tious Control Manual for all new activities associated
with the proposed Master Plan, as well as strictly comply
with all new regulations enacted between now and
completion of the proposed Master Plan development.
Biological Resources
Significant Effect:
A total 1.52 acres of wetland communities will be impacted by
the project. This acreage may increase, depending on the final
outcome of current pending, changes to the federal wetland
delineation methodology.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
16. The federal wetland regulations and requirements shall
be reviewed by the City and the project sponsor at the
time the proposed work is undertaken, and the project
shall comply with all applicable laws concerning removal
and mitigation of wetlands at that time, as required by
the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the California
Coastal Commission. If this review results in a finding
by the Resources Agencies involved in the permit
processes that mitigation is required for impacts to the
1.07 acres of wetlands dominated by pampas grass, such
mitigation will be accomplished as part of the mitigation
required for impacts to sensitive wetland plant communi-
ties (Mitigation Measures 17 and 18).
17. The project sponsor shall prepare a comprehensive
restoration and management plan for the wetland
mitigation site as required by law. This plan will be sub-
mitted to the following agencies for their review and
approval/ concurrence prior to issuance of grading
and/or building permits for Master Plan development.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service'
' Under the existing regulations, the Corps and USFWS would be consulted as part of the Section 4D4 permitting process.
However,if proposed changes to the regulations result in removal of the project site from Corps jurisdiction, these agencies
would not be required to review the wetland mitigation plan.
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• California Department of Fish and
Game2
• City of Newport Beach
18. The resulting final mitigation plan shall be approved as
part of the Coastal Development Permit for the project.
The plan shall also be approved as part of the Corps
Section 404 Permit and Streambed Alteration Agree-
ment, if applicable. A wetland mitigation plan approved
by the appropriate agencies shall be submitted to the
City of Newport Beach prior to issuance of grading
and/or building permits for Master Plan development in
any areas affecting wetlands.
19. The plan will be consistent with the following provisions:
• The amount of new wetlands created under the
mitigation plan shall be at least of equal size to
the area of sensitive wetland communities im-
pacted by the project.
• The wildlife habitat values in the newly created
wetlands shall not be less than those lost as the
result of removal of sensitive wetland communi-
ties impacted by the project.
• The wetlands created shall not decrease the
habitat values of any area important to mainte-
nance of sensitive plant or wildlife populations.
• The wetland mitigation planning effort will take
into consideration creation of 0.2, acre of salt
grass habitat suitable for use by wandering skip-
per; such consideration would be dependent on
the nature of the mitigation plan undertaken and
whether wandering skipper could potentially
occur in the mitigation area.
• The plan will constitute an agreement between
the applicant and the resource agencies involved.
The plan shall be written so as to guarantee
wetland restoration in accordance with stated
management objectives within a specified time
frame. The plan shall describe the applicant's re-
sponsibilities for making any unforeseen repairs
or modifications to the restoration plan in order
to meet the stated objectives of the plan.
20. The following detailed information will be provided by
the project sponsor in the final mitigation plan:
• Diagrams drawn to scale showing any alterations
to natural landforms;
• A list of plant species to be used;
2 Regardless of other considerations,CDFG will review the wetland mitigation plan for the City of Newport Beach as part of the
Coastal Development Permit Process;CDFG review would also be proviced as part of a Streambed Alteration Agreement,if
required.
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• The method of plant introduction (i.e., seeding,
natural succession,vegetative transplanting, etc.);
and
• Details of the short-term and long-term monitor-
ing plans, including financing of the monitoring
plans.
Cultural Resources
Significant Effect:
No significant archaeological or historical resources are located
on the project site; however, because subsurface resources can
go undetected during surveys, archaeological and historical
monitoring is necessary during grading.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measure:
21. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, an Orange
County certified archaeologist shall be retained to, and
shall, monitor the grading across the project area. The
archaeologist shall be present at the pre-grading confer-
ence, at which time monitoring procedures acceptable to
and approved by the City shall be established, including
procedures for halting or redirecting work to permit the
assessment, and possible salvage, of unearthed cultural
material.
Significant Effect:
Based on the geological/paleontological literature and fossil
locality maps, the project lies within a sensitive zone with the
potential to yield significant fossils from Pleistocene and
Miocene deposits.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation mcasure:
22. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, an Orange
County certified paleontologist shall be retained to, and
shall, monitor the grading activities. The paleontologist
shall be present at the pregrading conference, at which
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time procedures acceptable to and approved by the City
for monitoring shall be established,including the tempo-
rary halting or redirecting of work to permit the evalua-
tion, and possible salvage, of any exposed fossils. All
fossils and their contextual stratigraphic data shall go to
an Orange County institution with an educational and/or
research interest in the materials.
Land Use
Significant Effect:'
Adoption of Master Plan will require a zoning code change for
both upper and lower campuses.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measure:
24. The proposed project is subject to all applicable require-
ments of the City of Newport Beach General Plan,
Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program (LCP). Those
requirements that are superseded by the PCDP and
District Regulations are not considered applicable. The
following discretionary approvals are required by the
City of Newport Beach: EIR certification, adoption of
the Master Plan, adoption of the Planned Community
Development Plan and District Regulations, approval of
a Development Agreement, approval of a zone change
to Planned Community District, grading permits, and
building permits for some facilities. The California
Coastal Commission has the discretionary responsibility
to issue a Coastal Development Permit for the Lower
Campus and a Local Coastal Program Amendment for
the Lower Campus.
118. For any building subject to the issuance of the building
permit by the Office of the State Architect, Hoag
Hospital shall submit to the State Architect a letter from
the City of Newport Beach indicating that review of the
construction plans has been completed and that the
plans are in compliance with all City requirements.
Transportation/Circulation
Significant Effect:
The proposed project will generate additional traffic.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
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Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
25. Subsequent to completion of Phase I of the project, the
project sponsor shall conduct a Traffic Phasing Ordi-
nance (TPO) analysis for Phase II and III Master Plan
development. The analysis shall identify potential inter-
section impacts, the proposed project traffic volume
contributions at these impacted intersections, and the
schedule for any intersection improvements identified as
necessary by the study to insure a satisfactory level of
service as defined by the TPO. This report shall be ap-
proved by the City prior to commencement of Phase II
or III construction.
26. Prior to issuance of building permits for Phase I of the
project, the project sponsor shall conduct a project trip
generation study which shall be reviewed and approved
by the City Traffic Engineer. This study shall determine
if the traffic to be generated by existing plus Phase I
development will not exceed 1,338 PM peak hour traffic
trips. In the event the Traffic Engineer determines that
existing plus Phase I development will generate more
than 1338 PM peak hour trips, the project shall be
reduced in size or the mix of land uses will be altered to
reduce the PM peak hour trips to at or below 1338.
27. Subsequent to completion of Phase 1 Master Plan
development, the project sponsor shall conduct a project
trip generation study to be reviewed and approved by
the City Traffic Engineer. This study shall analyze
whether the traffic to be generated by the subsequent
phases of development (Phases II and III) will exceed
1,856 PM peak hour trips when added to the trips
generated by existing (including Phase I) Hoag Hospital
development. This study shall be conducted prior to the
issuance of any grading or building permits for Phase II
or III development.
28. The project sponsor shall continue to comply with all
applicable regulations adopted by the Southern Califor-
nia Air Quality Management District that pertain to trip
reductions such as Regulation 15.
29. The project shall comply with the City of Newport Beach
Transportation Demand Management Ordinance ap-
proved by the City Council pursuant to the County's
Congestion Management Plan.
Significant Effect:
Although no specific impacts have been identified with respect
to public transit, build out of the Master Plan will increase the
demand for public transit.
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Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following-mitigation measure:
30. In order to ensure accessibility to the available transit
services for employees, visitors and patrons of the
Hospital, the following transit amenities shall be incor-
porated into the Master Plan project:
Bus turnouts shall be installed if, and as required,by the
City Traffic Engineer at all current bus stop locations
adjacent to the project site. Bus turnouts shall be
installed in accordance with standard design guidelines
as indicated in OCTD's Design Guidelines for Bus Facili-
ties.
Significant Effect:
Parking rates proposed for Master Plan development were
determined to be adequate based upon existing similar uses.
Finding:
Y
The ability to assure ongoing compliance with a finding of
insignificance is assured through the monitoring of the following
mitigation.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The insignificant effect will be assured at a level of insignifi-
cance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identified in the
Final EIR and the following mitigation measure:
32. Prior to issuance of approvals for development phases
subsequent to Phase I, the applicant shall submit to the
City Traffic Engineer for his/her review and approval a
study that identifies the appropriate parking generation
rates. The findings of this study shall be based on
empirical or survey data for the proposed parking rates.
Significant Effect:
Although no specific impacts have been identified with respect
to the existing and future Hoag Hospital circulation system, and
existing and future Upper and Lower campus access intersec-
tions, mitigation will assure insignificant impacts.
Finding:
The ability to assure ongoing compliance with a finding of
insignificance is assured through the monitoring of the following
mitigation.
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Facts in Support of Finding:
The insignificant effect will be assured at a level of insignifi-
cance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identified in the
Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
33. Prior to the issuance of precise grading permits for the
phase of Master Plan development that includes new, or
modifications to existing, internal roadways (other than
service roads), the project sponsor will prepare an inter-
nal circulation plan for submittal to and approval by the
Director of Public Works that identifies all feasible
measures to eliminate internal traffic congestion and
facilitates ingress and egress to the site. All feasible
measures identified in this study shall be incorporated
into the site plan.
34. Depending on actual site build out,intersection improve-
ments may be required at the Hospital Road (Upper
Campus access) Placentia Avenue Intersection and at
the WCH (Lower Campus access) intersection. The
need for these improvements shall be assessed during
subsequent traffic studies to be conducted in association
with Mitigation Measure 25.
Noi e
Significant Effect:
Project generated traffic may contribute to on-site noise level excee-
dances.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
39. If noise levels in on-site outdoor noise sensitive use
areas exceed 65 CNEL, the project sponsor shall develop
measures that will attenuate the noise to acceptable
levels for proposed hospital facilities. Mitigation
through the design and construction of a noise barrier
(wall, berm, or combination wall/berm) is the most
common way of alleviating traffic noise impacts.
40. Prior to occupancy of Master Plan facilities, interior
noise levels shall be monitored to ensure that on-site
interior noise levels are below 45 CNEL. If levels
exceed 45 CNEL, mitigation such as window modifica-
tions shall be implemented to reduce noise to acceptable
levels.
Significant Effect:
Any increase in mechanical equipment use as a result of the proposed
project would exacerbate existing noise level standard exceedances.
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Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
41. Prior to issuance of a grading and or building permit the
project sponsor shall demonstrate to the City that
existing noise levels associated with the on-site exhaust
fan are mitigated to acceptable levels. Similarly, the
project sponsor shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of
the Building Department that all noise levels generated
by new mechanical equipment associated with the Mas-
ter Plan are mitigated in accordance with applicable
standards.
114. Roof top mechanical equipment screening on the
emergency room expansion shall not extend closer than
fifteen feet from the west edge of the structure and no
closer than ten feet from the edge of the structure on
any other side.
115. Noise from the emergency room expansion roof top
mechanical equipment shall not exceed 55 dBA at the
property line.
116. The project sponsor shall pay 75% of the cost of plant-
ing thirty 24 inch ficus trees (or the equivalent) in the
berm between the service road and Villa Balboa south-
erly of the tennis courts. Planting shall occur on Villa
Balboa property.
117. Use of the heliport/helipad shall be limited to emergen-
cy medical purposes or the transportation of critically ill
patients in immediate need of medical care not available
at Hoag Hospital. Helicopters shall, to the extent
feasible, arrive at, and depart from the helipad, from the
northeast, to mitigate noise impacts on residential units
to the west and south.
119. Non-vehicular activities, such as the operation of the
trash compactor, which occur in the vicinity of the
service/access road shall be operated only between the
hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily.
Visual/Aesthetics
Significant Effect:
The quality of the existing views will be altered somewhat in that
existing views of the Lower Campus site will change from an undev-
eloped mesa top and slope to a developed site.
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Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the si0fi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
43. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits, the
project sponsor shall ensure that a landscape and
irrigation plan is prepared for each build-
ing/improvement within the overall Master Plan. This
plan shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect.
The landscape plan shall integrate and phase the
installation of landscaping with the proposed construc-
tion schedule. The plan shall be subject to review by the
Parks,Beaches and Recreation Department and approv-
al by the Planning Department and Public Works
Department.
44. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project
sponsor shall submit plans to, and obtain the approval of
plans from, the City Planning Department which detail
the lighting system for all buildings and window systems
for buildings on the western side of the Upper Campus.
The systems shall be designed and maintained in such a
manner as to conceal light sources and to minimize light
spillage and glare to the adjacent residential uses. The
plans shall be prepared and signed by a licensed elec-
trical engineer, with a letter from the engineer stating
that, in his or her opinion, this requirement has been
met.
45. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project
sponsor shall submit plans to the City Planning Depart-
ment which illustrate that all mechanical equipment and
trash areas will be screened from public streets, alleys
and adjoining properties.
46. Prior to issuance of building permits, the project sponsor
shall submit plans which illustrate that major mechanical
equipment will not be located on the roof top of any
structure on the Lower Campus. Rather, such buildings
will have clean rooftops. Minor rooftop equipment
necessary for operating purposes will comply with all
building height criteria, and shall be concealed and
screened to blend into the building roof using materials
compatible with building materials.
47. Prior to issuance of building or grading permits, the
project sponsor shall make an irrevocable offer to
dedicate and grade the proposed linear and consolidated
view park as identified in the project description (Figure
3.2.1.) The project sponsor will dedicate land for a 0.28
acre consolidated view park and a 0.52 acre linear view
park.
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Significant Effect:
Based on development criteria outlined in the PCDP and District
Regulations, Master Plan project development will result in an
insignificant loss of ocean,Newport Bay and Catalina views. In certain
locations, the project will enhance views that are currently obstructed
by the existing slope.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
48. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any lower
campus structure, the project sponsor shall prepare a
study of each proposed building project to assure confor-
mance with the EIR view impact analysis and the PCDP
and District Regulations, to ensure that the visual im-
pacts identified in the EIR are consistent with actual
Master Plan development. This analysis shall be submit-
ted to and approved by the City Planning Department.
Public Health and Safety
Significant Effect:
The project site is a potential source of unknown hazardous waste (in
relation to oil production on Lower Campus or hospital activity on
both Upper and Lower Campuses).
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
49. In the event that hazardous waste is discovered during
site preparation or construction,the project sponsor shall
ensure that the identified hazardous waste and/or
hazardous materials are handled and disposed in the
manner specified by the State of California Hazardous
Substances Control Law (Health and Safety Code
Division 20, Chapter 6.5), standards established by the
California Department of Health Services, Office of
Statewide Health Planning and Development, and ac-
cording to the requirements of the California Adminis-
trative Code, Title 30, Chapter 22.
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Significant Effect:
According to data from the DOG, the Wilshire Oil Well on the Lower
Campus requires re-abandonment.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
50. Prior to construction of structures over or near the
Wilshire oil well, Project Sponsor shall ensure that the
Wilshire oil well, or any abandoned, unrecorded well or
pressure relief well, is re-abandoned to the current stan-
dards. Abandonment plans will be submitted to the
State Division of Oil and Gas (DOG) for approval prior
to the abandonment procedures. The City's building
official shall be notified that the reabandonment was
carried out according to DOG procedures.
Significant Effect:
The lower Campus portion of the site has experienced methane and
hydrogen sulfide gas seepage for at least the past 20 years. With
project development, the potential exists for increased gas seepage.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
51. To further determine the source of the gas on the Lower
Campus site,prior to issuance of a grading permit on the
Lower Campus,Project Sponsor shall collect gas samples
from the nearest fire flooding wells and at Newport
Beach Townhomes and compare the gas samples to
samples taken from the Hoag gas collection wells prior
to site grading and construction.
52. A soil gas sampling and monitoring program shall be
conducted for the areas to be graded and/or excavated.
Systematic sampling and analysis shall include methane
and hydrogen sulfide gas. Samples shall be taken just
below the surface, at depth intervals within the removal
zone, and at a depth below the depth of actual distur-
bance. (The individual(s) performing this initial study
may be at risk of exposure to significant - and possibly
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lethal - doses of hydrogen sulfide, and shall be appro-
priately protected as required.)
53. A site safety plan shall be developed that addresses the
risks associated with exposures to methane and hydrogen
sulfide. Each individual taking part in the sampling and
monitoring program shall receive training on the poten-
tial hazards and on proper personal protective equip-
ment. This training shall be at least at the level re-
quired by CFR 2910.120.
54. If the analysis of the initial soil gas samples show
unacceptable levels of hazardous constituents that have
the potential to pose a health risk during construction
activities, additional gas collection wells shall be drilled
to contain and collect the gas.
55. Continuous monitoring for methane and hydrogen
sulfide shall be conducted during the disturbance of the
soils and during any construction activities that may
result in an increase in the seepage of the gases. The
project sponsor shall maintain a continuous monitor in
the im mediate vicinity of the excavation, and a personal
monitor, with an alarm, shall be worn by each worker
with a potential for exposure.
56. A study of other hazardous constituents that may be
present in quantities that pose a health risk to exposed
individuals shall be prepared and evaluated prior to the
initiation of the project. The constituents studied shall
include compounds that are directly related to petro-
leum, such as benzene and toluene.
57. A study shall be conducted that characterizes the wells,
the influent gas, and the effluent of the flare. This study
shall characterize the gas over a period of time, to allow
for potential fluctuations in concentration and rate.
58. A scrubber system shall be required to reduce the
concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the influent gas.
59. In the event additional gases are to be collected from
newly constructed collection wells as part of a measure
to reduce exposures during construction, an evaluation
of the capacity and efficiency of the present flare system
shall be conducted prior to connecting any new sources.
60. An automatic re-light system shall be installed on the
flare system to,reduce the risk of a potential release of
high concentration of hydrogen sulfide. The system shall
be designed with an alarm system that notifies a remote
location which is manned 24 hours per day.
61. A continuous hydrogen sulfide monitor that would give
warning of a leak of concentrations in excess of accept-
able levels shall be installed in the vicinity of the flare.
62. A study of the concentration of potential hazardous
constituents shall be conducted prior to initiation of the
project to characterize the wastewater and any risks it
may pose to human health prior to development. A
stormwater pollution prevention plan shall be developed
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to reduce the risk of the transport of hazardous constitu-
ents from the site. The Hospital shall apply for coverage
under the State Water Resources Control Board's
General Permit for Storm Water Discharges Associated
with Construction Activity and shall comply with all the
provisions of the permit, including, but not limited to,
the development of the SWPPP, the development and
implementation of Best Management Practices, imple-
mentation of erosion control measures , the monitoring
program requirements,and post construction monitoring
of the system.
63. Soil samples shall be collected from appropriate loca-'
tions at the site and analyzed for BTEX and priority
pollutants; if the soils are found to contain unacceptable
levels of hazardous constituents, appropriate mitigation
will be required, including a complete characterization
of both the vertical and horizontal extent of the contami-
nation, and a remedial action plan shall be completed
and approved by the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board. The project sponsor must demonstrate
to the City of Newport Beach compliance with this
measure prior to issuance of any permits for Phase I
construction activities.
64. Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits, the
project sponsor shall evaluate all existing vent systems
located on the lower campus and submit this data to the
City Building and Fire Departments, the State Depart-
ment of Conservation, Division of Oil and Gas, and the
Southern California Air Quality Management District for
comment. Additionally, any proposed new passive vents
shall be evaluated by these agencies prior to the issuance
of grading or building permits. If the vents are emitting
detectable levels of hydrogen sulfide and/or toxins, the
emitted gasses must be treated prior to discharge in a
manner acceptable to these agencies.
65. If required by the Southern.California Air Quality Air
Management District, an air dispersion model shall be
required in order to predict the cumulative effects of the
emissions. Compliance with any additional requirements
of the AQMD shall be verified through a compliance
review by the district with written verification received
by the Newport Beach Building Department.
66. Before the issuance of building permits, the project
sponsor shall submit plans to the Building Department,
City of Newport Beach, demonstrating that continuous
hydrogen sulfide monitoring equipment with alarms to a
manned remote location have been provided in building
designs. This monitoring equipment must be the best
available monitoring system, and the plans must include
a preventative maintenance program for the equipment
and a calibration plan and schedule.
67. Prior to issuance of u grading permit, the Project Spon-
sor shall ensure that the inferred fault traversing the site
is trenched and monitored for gas prior to site grading
and construction. If gas monitoring indicates a.potential
risk during grading, additional gas collection wells will
be drilled to collect and contain the gas.
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68. Prior to issuance of building permits, Project Sponsor
shall submit plans to the City of Newport Beach ensur-
ing that all structures built on the Lower Campus are
designed for protection from gas accumulation and seep-
age, based on the recommendations of a geotechnical
engineer.
69. Project Sponsor shall submit plans to the City of New-
port Beach indicating where gas test boring will be
drilled under each proposed main building site once
specific building plans are complete. Such testing shall
be carried out, and test results submitted to the City's
building official, prior to issuance of grading permits. If
a major amount of gas is detected, a directionally drilled
well will be permanently completed and put into the
existing gas collection system.
70. Project Sponsor shall submit plans to the Grading
Engineer, City of Newport Beach, indicating that all
buildings and parking lots on the Lower Campus will be
constructed with passive gas collection systems under the
foundations. Such a system typically consists of perfor-
ated PVC pipes laid in parallel lengths below the
foundation. Riser type vents will be attached to light
standards and building high points. Additionally,
parking lots on the Lower Campus will contain unpaved
planter areas and vertical standpipes located at the end
of each length of PVC pipe. The standpipes will serve
to vent any collected gas to the atmosphere. A qualified
geotechnical firm shall be retained to design such
systems.
71. Prior to issuance of building permits, Project Sponsor
shall submit plans to the Building Department, City of
Newport Beach, demonstrating that all buildings on the
Lower Campus are sealed from gas migration. Such
sealing may be installed by the use of chlorinated poly-
ethylene sheeting or similar approved system. All
materials of construction including the PVC piping and
the ground lining must be evaluated for compatibility
with the existing environmental conditions of the soils
and/or potential gases.
72. Prior to issuance of building permits, Project Sponsor
shall submit plans to the City of Newport Beach Building
and Fire Departments demonstrating that all buildings
on the Lower Campus will be equipped with methane
gas sensors. Such sensors will be installed in areas of
likely accumulation, such as utility or other seldom used
rooms. Sensors can monitor on a continuous basis, and
can be tied into fire alarm systems for 24 hour surveil-
lance.
73. To avoid possible accumulation of gas in utility or other
seldom used service or storage rooms, Project Sponsor
shall submit plans to the City of Newport Beach Building
Department prior to issuance of building permits
indicating that such rooms are serviced by the buildings'
central air conditioning system (or an otherwise positive
ventilation system that circulates and replaces the air in
such rooms on a continuous basis).
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74. During construction,Project Sponsor shall ensure that an
explosimeter is used to monitor methane levels and
percentage range. Additionally,construction contractors
shall be required to have a health and safety plan that
includes procedures for worker/site safety for methane.
If dangerous levels of methane are discovered, construc-
tion in the vicinity shall stop, the City of Newport Beach
Fire Department shall be notified and appropriate
procedures followed in order to contain the methane to
acceptable and safe levels.
75. The Project Sponsor may remove the flare system,
contain the gas and utilize the gas for Lower Campus
facilities. During the containment process and removal
of the flare, the project sponsor shall ensure that meth-
ane levels are monitored throughout the project area to
ensure that this transition does not create an upset in
methane levels or create odors or risk of explosion.
76. Prior to development on the Lower Campus, the project
sponsor shall submit to the City of Newport within one
year of May, 1992, plans to install a scrubber system to
remove hydrogen sulfide from the influent gas to the
flare. The design and construction of the system should
be in accordance with the Best Available Control Tech-
nologies, and must be in compliance with SCAQMD
(District) Regulation XIII, emission offsets and New
Source Review.
77. As required by the District, the project sponsor shall
develop a sampling and analysis protocol for District ap-
proval to evaluate the impact the existing and post-
scrubber emissions will have on the ambient air quality
and on possible receptor populations. The required
evaluation shall include analysis for criteria and toxic
pollutants, and an evaluation of the potential risks
associated with the emission of these pollutants (Rule
1401). Included in the plans for the design of the scrub-
ber system should be a make-up gas source.
78. The plans for the design of the new system will include
a calibration and maintenance plan for all equipment,
and if required by the District as a permit condition,
automatic shutdown devices, sensors and charts for ,
continuous recording of monitoring, and flame arresters.
The project sponsor shall evaluate enclosing or placing
new equipment underground.
79. The project sponsor shall submit plans to the City of
Newport Beach Building Department that demonstrate
that the flare operation will be shut down within four
years of August, 1992. The project sponsor must pre-
pare and obtain approval from the SCAQMD to imple-
ment a sampling and analysis protocol for evaluation of
the existing emissions from the flare after scrubbing
(Mitigation Measures 75 & 76), and the effect of flare
shutdown on ambient air quality. The methane gas
source should be used, if engineering design allows, as a
supplemental source of fuel for the Hospital's boilers.
If the gas is not usable, the flare shall be relocated.
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80. The plans for the design of the new system will include
a calibration and maintenance plan for all equipment,
and if required by the District as a permit condition,
automatic shutdown devices, sensors and charts for
continuous recording of monitoring, and flame arrestors.
The project sponsor shall evaluate enclosing or placing
new equipment underground.
81. Prior to installation of the scrubber system, the project
sponsor shall develop a protocol for a study to evaluate
the integrity of the control equipment and piping. The
project sponsor must obtain agreement from the District
on the protocol prior to initiating the study.
82. Before the issuance of building permits, the Project
Sponsor shall submit plans to the Building Department,
City of Newport Beach, demonstrating compliance with
all applicable District Rules, including Rule 402, Public
Nuisance, and Rule 403, Fugitive Dust.
83. Before the issuance of building permits, the ,project
sponsor must submit plans to the City of Newport Beach
demonstrating that its Hazardous Materials and Waste
Management Plan and its Infectious Control Manual
have been modified to include procedures to minimize
the potential impacts of emissions from the handling,
storage, hauling and destruction of these materials, and
that the project sponsor has submitted the modified
plans to the City of Newport Beach, Fire Prevention
Department, and the Orange County Health Care
Agency, as required by the Infections Waste Act and
AB2185/2187.
122. The methane gas facility and all building on the lower
campus shall be subject to all laws and regulations
applicable, including, but not limited to, the Federal
Regulation contained in 29 CFR 1910, the State Health
and Safety Code, Division 20, Chapter 6.95, and the
regulations of OSHA and the National Fire Protection
Association. Prior to the issuance of building permits on
the lower campus, the project sponsor shall submit to the
Newport Beach Fire Department a compliance review
report of all the above referenced laws and regulations.
Significant Effect:
Development of the Hospital Master Plan would generate increased
levels of hazardous, infectious and radiological wastes.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
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84. Project Sponsor shall continue compliance with -its
Hazardous Material and Waste Management Program
and its Infectious Control Manual for all new activities
associated with the proposed Master Plan, as well as
comply with all new regulations enacted between now
and completion of the proposed Master Plan.
85. To the satisfaction of the City building official, the
Project Sponsor shall expand existing hazardous infec-
tious, radiological disposal facilities to add additional
storage areas as necessary to accommodate the addition-
al waste to be generated by the expanded facilities.
Significant Effect:
Development•of the Hospital Master Plan may result in criteria
emissions and air toxins.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following'mitigation measures:
86. The Project Sponsor shall provide evidence to the
Planning Director that measures to ensure implementa-
tion and continued compliance with all applicable
SCAQMD Air Toxic Rules, specifically Rules 1401,
1403, 1405 and 1415, are being carried out.
87. The project sponsor shall submit plans to the City
Building Department verifying that all roadways associat-
ed with the development of the Master Plan will be
paved early in the project, as a part of Phase I Master
Plan development construction activities.
88. The project sponsor shall submit plans to the City
Building Department prior to the issuance of a building
permit for each phase of development, verifying that
energy efficiency will be achieved by incorporating
appropriate technologies and systems into future struc-
tures, which may include:
- High efficiency cooling/absorption units
- Thermal storage and ceramic cooling towers
- Cogeneration capabilities
- High efficiency water heaters
Energy efficient glazing systems
Appropriate off-hour heating/cooling/lighting
controls
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Time clocks and photovoltaic cells for lighting
controls
Efficient insulation systems
Light colored roof and building exteriors
PL lighting and fluorescent lighting systems
Motion detector lighting controls
Natural interior lighting - skylights, clerestories
Solar orientation, earth berming and landscaping
89. The project sponsor shall demonstrate to the City
Building Department that methods and materials which
minimize VOC emissions have been employed where
practical, available and where value engineering allows
it to be feasible.
Significant Effect:
Existing overhead power lines could result in electromagnetic field
impacts on the residential units located to the west of the upper
campus.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
90. In conjunction with the Critical Care Surgery addition,
the Project Sponsor will place the overhead power lines
located west of the Upper Campus underground if feasi-
ble.
Significant Effect:
Dewatering may be required during project construction.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measure:
14. Prior to the completion of final building construction plans for
each phase of Lower Campus development, the project sponsor
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shall submit an application to the Regional Water Quality
Control Board for an NPDES permit if a construction dewa-
tering or subdrain program is determined necessary by the
Building Department based on the design and elevation of the
foundation structures. Also, if dewatering is required by
RWQCB, the project sponsor shall also conduct groundwater
sampling and analysis, and submit it to the California Regional
Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region. The results
of this testing will assist in determining the specifications for the
NPDES permit. The project sponsor shall strictly comply with
all conditions of any NPDES Permit.
Public Services and Utilities
Significant Effect:
The project is expected to cause a temporary decrease in police and
fire response times due to construction.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measure:
91. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, emergency fire
access to the site shall be approved by the City Public
Works and Fire Departments.
Significant Effect:
The project will require 8 to 24 inch water lines throughout the site.
These lines will be connected to an existing 16 inch City water main.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measure:
92. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project
sponsor shall demonstrate that final design of the project
shall provide for the incorporation of water-saving devic-
es for project lavatories and other water-using facilities,
The project sponsor will also comply with any other City
adopted water conservation policies.
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Significant 'Effect:
The project will require a network of 8 to 12 inch sewer lines on-site.
Lines will be connected to an existing 30 inch,gravity sewer.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following,mitigation measure:
93. Prior to issuance of grading permits, a master plan of
water and sewer facilities shall be prepared for the site.
The project sponsor shall verify the adequacy of existing
water and sewer facilities and construct any modifica-
tions or facilities necessitated by the proposed project
development.
Significant Effect:
Development of the Master Plan will increase the need for fire
protection.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
94. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project
sponsor shall demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the City ,
Fire Department, that all buildings shall be equipped
with fire suppression systems.
95. Prior to issuance of building permits, the project sponsor
shall demonstrate to the City Fire Department that all
existing and new access roads surrounding the project
site shall be designated as fire lanes, and no parking
shall be permitted unless the accessway meets minimum
width requirements of the Public Works and Fire
Departments. Parallel parking on one side may be
permitted if the road is a minimum 32 feet in width.
96. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project
sponsor shall demonstrate to the City that the thermal
integrity of new buildings is improved with automated
time clocks or occupant sensors to reduce the thermal
load.
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97. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project
sponsor shall demonstrate to the City that window
glazing,wall insulation,and efficient ventilation methods
have been incorporated into building designs.
98. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project
sponsor shall demonstrate that building designs incorpo-
rate efficient heating units and other appliances, such as
water beater, cooking equipment, refrigerators,furnaces
and boiler units.
99. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project
sponsor shall incorporate into building designs, where
feasible, passive solar designs and solar heaters.
Construction Activities
Significant Effect:
Implementation of the project will generate approximately 139,000
cubic yards of excess material,which will need to be exported from the
site.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measure:
100. The project sponsor shall ensure that all cut material is
disposed of at either an environmentally cleared devel-
opment site or a certified landfill. Also, all material
exported off site shall be disposed of at an environmen-
tally certified development cleared landfill with adequate
capacity.
Significant Effect:
Traffic delays may be experienced on Superior Avenue, Newport
Boulevard and West Coast Highway in the vicinity of the proposed
project. The delays will result from construction related vehicles
entering and exiting the project site, as well as motorists slowing to
observe construction activities.
Finding:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened to a level
of insignificance by virtue of the Standard City Policies identi-
fied in the Final EIR and the following mitigation measures:
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101. In conjunction with the application for a grading permit,
the project sponsor shall submit a construction phasing
and traffic control plan for each phase of development.
This-plan would identify the estimated number of truck
trips and measures to assist truck trips and truck move-
ment in and out of the local street system (i.e., flagmen,
signage, etc.). This plan shall consider scheduling
operations affecting traffic during off-peak hours,
extending the construction period and reducing the
number of pieces of equipment used simultaneously.
The plan will be reviewed and approved by the City
Traffic Engineer prior to issuance of the grading permit.
102. The project sponsor shall ensure that all haul routes for
import or export materials shall be approved by the City
Traffic Engineer and procedures shall conform with
Chapter 15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Such routes shall be included in the above construction
traffic plan.
103. The project sponsor shall provide advance written notice
of temporary traffic disruptions to affected areas,
businesses and the public. This notice shall be provided
at least two weeks prior to disruptions.
104. The project sponsor shall ensure that construction
activities requiring more than 16 truck(i.e.,multiple axle
vehicle) trips per hour, such as excavation and concrete
pours, shall be limited between June 1 and September 1
to avoid traffic conflicts with beach and tourist traffic.
At all other times, such activities shall be limited to 25
truck (i.e., multiple axle vehicle) trips per hour unless
otherwise approved by the City traffic engineer. Haul
operations will be monitored by the Public Works
Department and additional restrictions may be applied
if traffic congestion problems arise.
C. SIGNIFICANT EFFECTS THAT CANNOT BE AVOIDED
Listed below are the significant environmental effects that cannot be avoided
if the project is implemented. These effects have been reduced to the extent
feasible through the requirements and mitigation measures described below.
The remaining unavoidable significant effects have been determined to be
acceptable when balanced against the economic, social, or other factors set
forth in the attached Statement of Overriding Considerations (Exhibit B).
Land Use
Significant Effect:
The project will result in a significant and unavoidable land use
impact on residential units located directly adjacent to the
western buildings of the upper campus. Although project
setback limits are more stringent than City code, the placement
of Hospital buildings closer to residential units located to the
west of the upper campus Is a significant Impact when consid-
ered in combination with other impacts such as shade and
shadow and noise impacts at this location.
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Findings:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened by virtue
of the Standard City Policies identified in the Final EIR and
the following mitigation measures:
23. The project sponsor shall construct, if feasible and 'by
mutual agreement, and maintain a fence along the
common property line west of the Upper Campus. The
proposed design of'the fence shall be reviewed and
approved by the City Engineering Department.
120. Within one year from the date of final approval of the
Planned Community District Regulations and Develop-
ment Plan by the California Coastal Commission, as an
interim measure, the project sponsor shall implement an
acoustical and/or landscape screen to provide a visual
screen from and reduce noise to adjoining residences
from the loading doc area.
The design process for the Critical Care Surgery Addi-
tion shall include an architectural and acoustical study to
insure the inclusion of optimal acoustical screening of
the loading dock area by that addition.
Subsequent to the construction of the Critical Care
Surgery Addition, an additional acoustical study shall be
conducted to assess the sound attenuation achieved by
that addition. If no significant sound attenuation is
achieved, the hospital shall submit an architectural and
acoustical study assessing the feasibility and sound
attenuation implications of enclosing the loading dock
area. If enclosure is determined to be physically feasible
and effective in reducing noise impacts along the service
access road, enclosure shall be required. Any enclosure
required pursuant to this requirement may encroach into
any required setback upon the review and approval of a
Modification as set forth in Chapter 20.81 of the New-
port-Beach Municipal Code.
123. The design of the critical care/surgery addition shall
incorporate screening devices for the windows which face
the Villa Balboa area for the purpose of providing
privacy for residents, so long as these screening devices
can be designed to meet the Hospital Building Code
requirements regarding the provision of natural light to
the facility.
Transportation and Circulation
Significant.Effect:
Increased development on the Upper Campus will increase use
of the service roads on both the Upper and Lower Campuses,
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and in turn contribute to noise and land use impacts to adjacent
residential land uses.
Findings:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened by virtue
of the Standard City Policies identified in the Final EIR and
the following mitigation measures:
31. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for any of the pro-
posed Master Plan facilities, the project sponsor shall
implement a pilot program approved by the City Traffic
Engineer that monitors and manages usage of the Upper
and Lower Campus service roads during non-working
hours. Such controls may include requesting that the
majority of vendors deliver products (other than emer-
gency products) during working hours (i.e., 7:00 a.m. to
8:00 p.m.), signage to restrict use of the road by hospital
employees, physicians, patients and visitors during non-
working hours, and other methods by which to restrict
use. The hospital shall also request that vendors not
deliver (i.e., scheduled and routine deliveries) on the
weekends.
This restriction specifically applies to scheduled and
routine deliveries. The results of this program shall be
submitted to the City for review prior to issuance of the
grading permit. If the results indicate that such controls
do not significantly impact the operations of the hospital,
and provided that requests for specified vendor delivery
times is consistent with future Air Quality Management
Plan procedures, the City may require that the program
be implemented as hospital policy. If operation impacts
are significant, other mitigation measures would be
investigated at that time to reduce service road impacts
to the adjacent residential units.
Air OuaIi1y
Significant Effect:
The project will result in motor vehicle and stationary source
pollutant emissions.
Findings:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
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Other changes or alterations are within the responsibility and
jurisdiction of other public agencies, and not solely the City of
Newport Beach. Such changes have been adopted by other
agencies or can and should be adopted by such agencies.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened by virtue
of the Standard City Policies identified in the Final EIR and
the following mitigation measures:
35. As each phase of the Master Plan is constructed, the
project sponsor shall provide each new employee a
packet outlining the available ridesharing services and
programs and the number of the Transportation Coor-
dinator. All new employees shall be included in the
yearly update of the trip reduction plan for Hoag
Hospital, as required by Regulation XV.
36. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for
each phase of development, the project sponsor shall
provide evidence for verification by the Planning Depart-
ment that the necessary permits have been obtained
from the SCAQMD for regulated commercial equipment
incorporated within each phase. An air quality analysis
shall be conducted prior to each phase of development
for the proposed mechanical equipment contained within
that phase that identifies additional criteria pollutant
emissions generated by the mechanical equipment to be
installed in that phase. If the new emissions, when
added to existing project emissions could result in
impacts not previously considered or significantly change
the land use impact, appropriate CEQA documentation
shall be prepared prior to issuance of any permits for
that phase of development. Each subsequent air quality
analysis shall be reviewed and approved by the
SCAQMD.
37. Prior to the issuance of grading and building permits for
each phase of development, the project proponent shall
provide evidence for verification by the Planning Depart-
ment that energy efficient lighting has been incorporated
into the project design.
38. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for
each phase of Master Plan development, the project
sponsor shall provide evidence that site plans incorpo-
rate the site development requirements of Ordinance
No. 91-16, as appropriate, to the Traffic Engineering
Division and Planning Department for review and
Planning Commission approval. Requirements outlined
in the Ordinance include:
1) A minimum of five percent of the provided parking
at new facilities shall be reserved for carpools. These
parking places shall be located near the employee en-
trance or at other preferential locations.
2) A minimum of two bicycle lockers per 100 employers
shall be provided. Additional lockers shall be provided
at such time as demand warrants.
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3) A minimum of one shower and two lockers shall be
provided.
4) Information of transportation alternatives shall be
provided to all employees.
5) A rideshare vehicle loading area shall be designated
in the parking area.
6) The design of all parking facilities shall incorporate
provisions for access and parking of vanpool vehicles.
7) Bus stop improvements shall be required'for devel-
opments located along arterials where public transit
exists or is anticipated to exist within five years.
The exact number of each of the above facilities within
each phase of the Master Plan shall be determined by
the City during review of grading and building permit
applications for each phase. The types and numbers of
facilities required of each phase will reflect the content
of the Ordinance at the time that a permit application is
deemed complete by the Planning Department.
121. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each individual
phase of development (i.e., I, II or III) the project
sponsor shall conduct a CO hot spot analysis for the
subject phase of development. This analysis shall utilize
the EMFAC7EP emission factor program for the build
out year of the subject phase of development, and the
CALINE4 CO hot spot model or the model recommend-
ed for such analysis at that time. The results of this
analysis shall be submitted to the City of Newport Beach
Planning Department for review. City staff will verify
consistency with the results of the project build out CO
analysis.
Although the incremental increase in adverse air quality effects
as a direct result of the project is considered minor, it is viewed
as a cumulative significant impact within the context of on-going
regional growth. This unavoidable significant effect is consid-
ered acceptable when balanced against the facts set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Other public agencies with jurisdiction to effect regional
solutions to cumulative impacts identified in the Final EIR
include the surrounding local cities, the County of Orange, the
Southern California Association of Governments,the California
Air Resources Board and the Southern California Air Quality
Management District.
Noise
Significant Effect:
Build out of the Master Plan represents an insignificant (2.2
dBA) contribution to noise levels in the surrounding project
vicinity.
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Findings:
Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
Other changes or alterations are within the responsibility and
jurisdiction of other public agencies, and not solely the City of
Newport Beach. Such changes have been adopted by other
agencies or can and should be adopted by such agencies.
Facts in Support of Finding:
Although the incremental increase in adverse noise effects as a
direct result of the project is considered minor, it is viewed as
a cumulative significant impact within the context of on-going
regional growth. This unavoidable significant effect is consid-
ered acceptable when balanced against the facts set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Other public agencies with jurisdiction to effect regional
solutions to cumulative impacts identified in the Final EIR
include the surrounding local cities, the County of Orange and
the State Department of Transportation.
Significant Effect:
Population growth in the Hoag Hospital service area may
increase the frequency at which emergency vehicles deliver
patients to the Hoag Hospital Emergency Room.
Findings:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened by virtue
of the Standard City Policies identified in the Final EIR and
the following mitigation measure:
42. The City of Newport Beach shall send a letter to each
emergency vehicle company that delivers patients to
Hoag Hospital requesting that, upon entrance to either
the Upper or Lower Campus, emergency vehicles turn
off their sirens to help minimize noise impacts to adja-
cent residents. Hoag Hospital will provide the City with
a list of all emergency vehicle companies that deliver
patients to Hoag Hospital.
Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
Although the incremental air pollutant emission increase as a
direct result of the project is considered minor, it is viewed as
a cumulative significant impact within the context of on-going
regional growth. This unavoidable significant effect is consid-
ered acceptable when balanced against the facts set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
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Visual Aesthetics
Significant Effect:
Master Plan development will result in increased shade and
shadow impacts to residential land uses located to the west of
the upper campus.
Finding:
Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The impact is insignificant, however, the impact identified in
the EIR contributes to a significant unavoidable land use
impact.
Although the incremental shade and shadow increase as a
direct result of the project is considered minor, it is viewed as
a cumulative significant impact within the context of the overall
hospital project. This unavoidable significant effect is consid-
ered acceptable when balanced against the facts set forth in the
Statement of Overriding Considerations.
Construction Activities
Significant Effect:
Air pollutants will be emitted by construction vehicles, and dust
will be generated during grading and site preparation.
Findings:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
Other changes or alterations are within the responsibility and
jurisdiction of other public agencies, and not solely the City of ,
Newport Beach. Such changes have been adopted by other
agencies or can and should be adopted by such agencies,
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened by virtue
of the Standard City Policies identified in the Final EIR and
the following mitigation measures:
105. The project sponsor shall ensure that all trucks used for
hauling material shall be covered to minimize material
loss during transit.
106. Project sponsor shall ensure that all project related
grading shall be performed in accordance with the City
of Newport Beach Grading Ordinance which contains
procedures and requirements relative to dust control,
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erosion and siltation control, noise, and other grading
related activities.
107. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the project sponsor
shall demonstrate compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403
which will require watering during the morning and
evening prior to or after earth moving operations. To
further reduce dust generation,grading should not occur
when wind speeds exceed 25 miles per hour(MPH), and
soil binders on SCAQMD approved chemical stabilizers
should'be spread on construction sites or unpaved areas.
Additional measures to control fugitive dust include
street sweeping of roads used by construction vehicles,
reduction of speeds on all unpaved roads to 15 miles per
hours, suspension of operations during first and second
stage smog alerts,and wheel washing before construction
vehicles leave the site.
108. Prior to issuance of any grading and building permit, the
project sponsor shall submit a Trip Reduction Plan for
construction crew members. This plan shall identify
measures, such as ride-sharing and transit incentives, to
reduce vehicle miles traveled by construction crews. The
plan-shall be reviewed and approved by the City Traffic
Engineer.
109. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase of
construction, the project sponsor shall submit an analysis
to the City Building Department that documents the
criteria emissions factors for all stationary equipment to
be used during that phase of construction. The analysis
shall utilize emission factors contained in the applicable
SCAQMD Handbook. The analysis shall also be
submitted to the City of Newport Beach Planning
Department for review and approval.
This unavoidable significant effect is considered acceptable
when balanced against the facts set forth in the Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
Other public agencies with jurisdiction to effect regional
solutions to impacts identified in the Final EIR include the
surrounding local cities, the County of Orange, the Southern
California Association of Governments, the California Air ,
Resources Board and the Southern California Air Quality
Management District.
Significant Effect:
Construction noise will occur as a result of the development of
the proposed project. Construction noise can reach high levels
and represents a short-term impact on ambient noise levels.
However, because construction of the project will occur over a
20 year period, this is considered to be a significant unavoidable
adverse project impact.
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Findings:
Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated
into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the signifi-
cant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR.
Specific economic, social, or other considerations make
infeasible the project alternatives identified in the Final EIR.
Facts in Support of Finding:
The significant effect has been substantially lessened by virtue
of the Standard City Policies identified in the Final EIR and
the following mitigation measures:
109. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase of
construction,the project sponsor shall submit an analysis
to the City Building Department that documents the
criteria emissions factors for all stationary equipment to
be used during that phase of construction. The analysis
shall utilize emission factors contained in the applicable
SCAQMD Handbook. The analysis shall also be
submitted to the City of Newport Beach Planning
Department for review and approval.
112. The project sponsor shall ensure that construction
activities are conducted in accordance with Newport
Beach Municipal Code, which limits the hours of con-
struction and excavation work to•7:00 a.m, to 6:00 p.m.
on weekdays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
No person shall,while engaged in construction, remodel-
ing, digging, grading, demolition, painting, plastering or
any other related building activity, operate any tool,
equipment or machine in a manner that produces loud
noise that disturbs, or could disturb, a person of normal
sensitivity who works or resides in the vicinity, on any
Sunday or any holiday.
This unavoidable significant effect is considered acceptable
when balanced against the facts set forth in the Statement of
Overriding Considerations.
IV. PROJECT ALTERNATIVES
Anal,
Section 15126(d) of the CEQA Guidelines requires that an EIR describe "a range of
reasonable alternatives to the project, or to the location of the project, which could
feasibly attain the basic objectives of the project,and evaluate the comparative merits
of the alternatives."
Six alternatives to the proposed project are evaluated in Section 6 of the Final EIR.
These alternatives were developed with the intent of finding ways to avoid or reduce
the environmental effects of the proposed project while attaining the basic objectives
of the project, even if those alternatives might impede the attainment of other project
objectives and might be more costly. The City Council has determined that these
alternatives are infeasible, in that they would not satisfy the basic project objectives
or they would not substantially reduce the environmental effects as compared to the
proposed project, with exception of the no development alternative. A summary of
the alternatives considered, along with an explanation of why each alternative was
rejected is presented below. The Project Objectives are presented in Section II.A.,
above.
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Throughout the public hearings, several alternative plans where presented to both
the Planning Commission and the City Council. While certain specifics of the
alternative plans were different, each was based on the concept of a density shift of
development from the lower to the upper campus. From an environmental basis, all
these alternative presented substantially the same environmental consequences as the
Villa Balboa Alternative described in the EIR. The variety of density shift
alternative plans do vary in the technical feasibility of the proposals.
1 No Project/Development According to Existing Entitlements
The No Project alternative would allow for construction of additional hospital
facilities in accordance with the 1979 Master Plan, The 1979 Master Plan did
not address development on the lower campus because Hoag Hospital did not
own that site at that time. As a result, development on the lower campus
would be allowed subject to the provisions of the Newport Beach General
Plan and the approval of a Use Permit in each case.
The No Project alternative would result in impacts similar to or greater than
the proposed project, in that general plan level of entitlement would progress
on a case by case basis. Impacts related to the cumulative development could
be greater since comprehensive site and environmental analysis would not
occur. This alternative is not considered environmentally superior.
2. No Development Alternative
This alternative would preserve the remaining undeveloped land on the lower
campus as open space, and no new construction would occur on the upper
campus. This alternative would avoid all of the impacts associated with all of
the building alternatives. The linear and consolidated view park would also
not be constructed.
While considered to be environmentally superior, this alternative is rejected
due to the fact that none of the project objectives would be accomplished
without the further expansion of Hoag Hospital.
3, Decreased Density Alternative
This alternative provides for development according to the Master Plan on the
Upper Campus, and a decreased allowable Floor Area Ratio of 0.5 on the
lower campus. Under this alternative, development of the entire lower
campus would occur. Therefore, the resulting impacts to landform. public
health, cultural resources and hydrology would occur. This alternative could
decrease the visual impacts of the project from the area surrounding the
existing cancer center.
Assuming the Hospital project represents a plan to meet demand for health
care service in the area, a decrease in the allowable development may result
in certain facilities in satellite locations. This could• result in increases in
traffic, air, quality and noise impacts due to increases in vehicular trips and
miles travelled. The impacts of this alternative are considered to be
equivalent to the proposed project, while not fully meeting the objectives of
Hoag Hospital.
4. Design Alternatives
The design alternatives both have the goal of avoiding the on site wetland
area. One design would allow the planned amount of development on the
upper and lower campuses,but would intensify structures on the lower campus
into mid and/or high rise structures. The other design would shift a portion
of the lower campus development to the upper campus.
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The intensification would create unavoidable adverse impacts to public views.
The impacts would be engendered to preserve on site a wetland which can be
mitigated to a level of insignificant impact through replacement in a more
biologically productive area. It is, therefore, not environmentally superior.
The density shift alternative is similar in nature to the Villa Balboa Alterna-
tives and the various density shift alternatives discussed through the course of
the public hearings. Mitigable impacts will be reduced with the lowered
intensity on the lower campus; unmitigable impacts associated with the
development on the upper campus will be increased as a result of intensified
upper campus development. It is, therefore, not environmentally superior.
5. Villa Balboa Alternatives
The Villa Balboa Alternatives, the Friends of Cat-tail Cove Alternative and
the density shift alternative described above are all similar from an environ-
mental standpoint. Fundamental to the finding that these alternatives are not
environmentally superior is the fact that significant and unavoidable land use
impacts are identified for the upper campus development. These impacts are
existing and future noise, light and glare, shade and shadow, and visu-
al/aesthetics problems along the service access road. Intensification of the
upper campus will increase these impacts. Since impacts associated with
development of the lower campus can be mitigated to a level of insignificance,
these various density shift alternative cannot be considered to be
environmentally superior.
6. Alternative Site Locations
The potential for alternative project locations was examined in order to
reduce or alleviate the potential environmental effects on environmental re-
sources. Two sites were evaluated: San Diego Creek South and Mesa Verde'
Loop. This alternative site analysis was conducted to explore the way to
alleviate the projects significant and unavoidable environmental effects.
The Mesa Verde loop site is rejected as a project alternative site since it is
not large enough to accommodate sufficient development to reduce the
project impacts below a level of significance. The San Diego Creek site is of
sufficient size to eliminate the significant impacts associated with the proposed
project. However, the project specific impacts associated with development
on this off-site location and the fact that this site is currently being considered
for a 300 unit residential development removes this site from further
consideration.
In the consideration of the project and the alternatives to the project, the City
Council has incorporated many changes to the development standards in order to
reduce the significant effects of the proposed project. These changes include
increased setbacks on West Coast Highway,Newport Boulevard and the westerly side
of the upper campus; and lowered height limits on the lower campus.
Conclusion
On the basis of the information presented above, the City Council has determined
that the project as modified will accomplish the project objectives while substantially
reducing the environmental impacts of the project. The Statement of Overriding
Considerations (Exhibit 2)presents the reasons why the City Council has determined
that the proposed project should be approved, even though it will contribute to
significant project related and cumulative effects that cannot be fully mitigated.
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Adjourned City Council Meeting March 30, 1992
Agenda Item No. D-1
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
TO: City Council
FROM: Planning Department
SUBJECT: A. Ordinance No 92-3 (Planning Commission Amendment No.744)
Request to establish Planned Community District Regulations and
adopt a Planned Community Development Plan for Hoag Hospital.
The proposal would establish regulations and development standards
for the long term build-out of acute and non-acute health care
facilities. The proposal also includes an amendment to Districting
Maps No. 22 and 22-A so as to redistrict the hospital property from
the A-P-H and U (Unclassified) Districts to the P-C (Planned
Community District); an amendment to Chapter 20.02 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code so as to amend the Height Limitation Zones
Map and the legal description of the 26/35 Foot Height Limitation
District to place the Lower Campus wholly within the 32/50 Foot
Height Limitation District; and the acceptance of an environmental
document.
AND
B. Ordinance No. 92-4 (Development Agreement No. 5)
Request to approve Development Agreement No. 5 for the Hoag
Hospital Master Plan between the City of Newport Beach and Hoag
Memorial Hospital Presbyterian.
AND
C. Traffic Study No. 81
Request to approve a Traffic Study so as to permit the construction of
Phase I of the Hoag Memorial Hospital master plan of development.
AND
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D. Variance No. 1180
Request to exceed the Base FAR of 0.5 up to the maximum FAR of
0.65 consistent with the provisions of the General Plan Land Use
Element and Chapter 20.07.040 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
LOCATION: Lower Campus: -A portion of Lot 172, Block 1, Irvine's Subdivision,
located at 4000 West Coast Highway, on the northerly side of West
Coast Highway, between Newport boulevard and Superior Avenue.
Upper Campus:Parcel No. 1 of Record of Survey 15-30, located at 301
Newport Boulevard, on the southwesterly comer of Hospital Road and
Newport Boulevard.
ZONE: A-P-H and U (Unclassified)
APPLICANT: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as Applicant
,Suggested Action
Continue to receive public testimony, and continue to the meeting of April 13, 1992.
Discussion
This report contains a discussion of issues raised at the meeting of March 23, 1992 as a
result of testimony and the questions of the City Council.
Analysis of General Plan Policies. A substantial amount of public testimony was received
by the City Council in regards to various General Plan and Local Coastal Program policies
which raised issues regarding the compliance of the project with those policies. This
discussion is intended to place these comments into the overall policy compliance framework
of the City's planning documents.
It is relatively easy to excerpt from the comprehensive planning documents statements which
can be used to demonstrate non-compliance issues. However, the policies contained in the
General Plan and LCP cannot be viewed as stand-alone statements, but must be placed in
the context of the overall goals of the city which ultimately require the City Council to
balance competing objectives. Policy statements in the various elements of the General Plan
and LCP are always followed with specific programs and plans, which describe how these
broad policies are implemented through specific proposals. The specific references outlined
in public testimony are discussed below.
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Policies related to bluffs and views: Several references in the General Plan Land Use
Element, Recreation and Open Space Element and the Local Coastal Program Land Use
Plan contain bluff and public view policies, as follows:
Land Use Element Policy D. The siting of new buildings and structures shall be controlled and
regulated to insure, to the extent practica4 the preservation of public views, the preservation of
unique natural resources, and to minimize the alteration of natural landforms along bluffs and
cliffs.
Recreation and Open Space Element (ROSE) Objective 3. Maintenance and enhancement of
the scenic character of the City of Newport Beach.
ROSE Policy 3.1: Existing view opportunities shall be preserved and enhanced This shall
include public visual access to the water front. New development (including landscaping),
public or private, shall be sited and designed to protect public views of ocean and other coastal
scenic areas.
ROSE Policy 3.3. The scenic resource provided by coastal bluffs shall be protected and
preserved 'Bluffs"are defined as any landfonn having an average slope of 26.6 degrees (50%)
or greater, with a vertical rise of 25 feet or greater consistent with City ordinances.
ROSE Program 3.3.2.b: Public Views: The location of the project shall take into account
public view potential
ROSE Program 3.3.2.c:
1. Public access to coastal bluff areas shall be assured through design of the local street
system and through the location of public trails and walkways adjacent to the bluffs.
2. Areas adjacent to coastal bluffs having significant view potential shall be designated for
use as view parks or vista points consistent with parkland dedication requirements.
Local Coastal Program: Sections 30251 and 3025�(5) require the protection of scenic and
visual qualities of coastal areas and the preservation of special communities.
The Land Use Element of the General Plan and the Local Coastal Program also contain the
provisions of Recreation and Open Space Program 3.3.2.c.
Before going into specifics, it is important to note that these polices are geared to provide
the basis for many open space requirements City-wide. Therefore, these policies provide
the basis to require not only the dedication called out for the lower campus of Hoag
Hospital, but also such requirements as the 4 acre bluff top view park on the Newporter
North site and the 10 acre view park called out on the upper Castaways site.
The policies and programs of the various planning documents are, therefore, the basis for
the specifics of the plans themselves. In each element(most precisely in the Recreation.and
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Open Space Element) the plan defines the implementing program established by the City
Council to implement the various policies and programs. In the case of the site in question,
the specific implementation is as follows:
CalTrans East View Park - approximately .8 acres
A small linear view park will be incorporated into proposed development on the bluffs.
In terms of the location of the park in relation to the top of slope, the proposed project will
further excavate the slope so that the top of slope will be virtually contiguous with the
required park and the existing bicycle/pedestrian accessway. In terms of the grading and
alteration of the slope, the Ordinance referred to in ROSE Policy 3.3 (Chapter 20.51 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code) states:
Grading: Grading, cutting and filling of natural bluff faces or bluff edges
(emphasis added) shall be prohibited in order to preserve the scenic value of
bluff areas,except for the purpose of performing emergency repairs,or for the
installation of erosion preventive devices or other measures necessary to
assure the stability of the bluffs.
Therefore, further grading of the existing slope face is not prohibited due to the fact that
the slope is not the original natural bluff face.
Additionally, the provisions of ROSE Policy 3.3 apply only when a subdivision is being
requested.
Other Land Use Policies. Reference was made to the following land use policy:
The City shall develop and maintain adequate standards for landscaping sign
control; site and building design, parking and undetgrounding of utilities and
other development standards to insure that the beauty and charm of existing
residential neighborhoods is maintained, that commercial and office projects are
aesthetically pleasing and compatible with surrounding land uses and that the
appearance of, and activities conducted within, industrial developments are also
compatible with surrounding land uses and consistent with the public health,
safety and welfare.
The primary concern related to this policy was compatibility of the scale of the lower
campus development with the surrounding development. In reviewing this project, staff has
noted that the two to four story development which the development standards would permit
will result in structures of a similar scale as the Villa Balboa development, which is three
stories above partially subterranean parking. The P-C Development Regulations contain
all the necessary provisions such as landscaping, sign control, building design and parking
requirements noted in the policy to insure consistent development.
Findings to Exceed the Basic Height Limit. In order to approve the height limits requested
without requiring further review and approval of a Use Permit for specific projects, certain
findings must be made. These provisions and project compliance are discussed below:
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1. The increased building height would result in more public visual open space and views
than is required by the basic height limit in any zone. Particular attention shall be given
to the location of the structures on the lot, the percentage of ground cover, and the
treatment of all setback and open areas. The fundamental design of the height limits
proposed is to provide for the preservation and enhancement of public views from
the existing pedestrian/bicycle trail on the southerly property line of Villa Balboa.
The basic height limit of the lower campus would allow for the construction of 32
foot high buildings on the upper pad level of the lower campus site. The height zone
system provides for location sensitive height limits. Other provisions of the P-C Text
in regards to landscaping and the enhanced setback and articulation requirements
described above, will assure the quality treatment of setback and open space areas.
2. The increased building height would result in a more desirable architectural treatment
of the buildings and a stronger and more appealing visual character of the area than is
required by the basic height limit in any zone. The increased building height will allow
for taller structures which are subject to enhanced setback and facade articulation
and will result in a more desirable architectural treatment, in that stronger and more
varied horizontal and vertical articulation is required.
3. The increased building height would not result in undesirable or abrupt scale relation-
ships being created between the structures and existing developments or open spaces.
Particular attention shall be given to the total bulk of the structures including both
horizontal requirements. The provisions of the P-C Text work in concert to create a
development envelope which insures that no undesirable or abrupt scale relationships
will result from implementation of the project. These include height limits designed
to preserve and enhance public views, height limits which result in structures which
are similar in terms of overall height and number of floors to the Villa Balboa
project which is immediately adjacent to the project site, enhanced setback and
vertical and horizontal articulation requirements,and landscaping requirements. The
total bulk of the building is specifically limited by the building bulk limits defined in
the Newport Beach General Plan.
4. The structures shall have no more floor area than could have been otherwise achieved.
The development standards will assure compliance with the General Plan intensity
limits.
Explanation of Height Limits. There appears to be some confusion about the height limits
proposed for the lower campus. If approved, the proposal will result in the establishment
of a dual height limit similar to those established for the Newport Center Sight Plane and
the ocean side of Ocean Boulevard in Corona del Mar.
The height limit to be established is 50 above grade. In addition, absolute limits in relation
to Mean Sea Level (MSL) are established. Whichever height is more restrictive applies.
This system assures the view preservation relationship between the building heights and the
trail/view park elevations.
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Cancer Center Expansion Height Limits. Staff was asked to explain its proposal regarding
the heights around the existing cancer center. The following is an excerpt from the
December 5, 1991 Staff Report to the Planning Commission.
"A computer view analysis was prepared as part of the environmental review
process to assess the impact to views. This study reveals that the height limits
proposed generally result in preservation or enhancement of views. The
primary exception to this is Zones D and G, which is in the area to the west
and south of the existing cancer center. In this location, the bicycle trail drops
significantly in elevation. Extension of the cancer center building at its
existing height would result in elimination of public views in this area. Based
on a field survey of this area, it is the opinion of staff that a two story building
in this area would virtually eliminate these impacts. It is, therefore, suggested
by staff that a height limit be defined for these areas based upon an extension
of the cancer center at two stories only. Using the cancer center construction
documents, the height in these areas would be limited to 25 (45) feet."
In making this suggestion, staff was aware of the programmatic design of the cancer center.
The first two floors are the treatment areas. The third floor is occupied by oncologists'
offices. While staff recognizes the convenience to both physicians and patients which results
from having doctors' offices close to the treatment areas, its opinion was that similarly
convenient offices could be constructed elsewhere on the lower campus, while the lowering
of the building heights in the area would greatly relieve view impacts for this portion of the
bicycle trail.
Validity of Computer Visual Analysis. Concerns were raised regarding the accuracy of the
computer-generated visual analysis in the Draft Environmental Impact Report. A photo
from behind the Cancer Center was compared to one of the visual impact exhibits contained
in the DEIR. Staff disputes the contention.
It is first important to note that the approval of the cancer center acknowledged that views
from the bicycle/pedestrian trail would be blocked. In allowing this to occur,the City stated
the cancer center occupied only a small portion of the lower campus site, and that the views
would be addressed and preserved consistent with General Plan requirements through the
master plan process.
The height of the cancer center is 57.5 feet MSL. The pedestrian trail behind the cancer
center is 52.8 MSL,or almost 5 feet lower than the cancer center. The cancer center is over
10 feet higher than the "dip" in the trail westerly of the cancer center. Clearly, there was
no expectation of view preservation from behind the cancer center building from the trail.
The view analysis for this project was conducted from a point 4 feet above the trail elevation
as the analysis points. While this point is relatively arbitrary, it has been established as a
view measurement point in that the approval of GPA 82-1 for the CalTrans West property
used this point above Newport Crest balcony levels for view preservation. In relationship
to the proposed elevation height limits, the comparison of these points is as follows:
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In height zone C,the maximum building height is 60 feet MSL while the view analysis points
(4 feet above trail elevation) range from 62.41 to 69.81 feet MSL, or 2.41 to 9.81 feet higher
than the proposed height limits.
In height zone B, the maximum building height is 64 feet MSL while the view analysis points
(4 feet above trail elevation) range from 64.99 to 69.39 feet MSL, or 0.99 to 5.39 feet higher
than the proposed height limits.
In height zone A, the maximum building height is 68 feet MSL while the view analysis
points (4 feet above trail elevation) range from 70.41 to 75.42 feet MSL, or 2.41 to 7.42 feet
higher than the proposed height limits. In this zone, however, the consolidated portion of
the view park is anticipated to maintain the existing elevation of from 70 to 73.5 feet MSL.
In addition, the allowable height limits are reduced by 3 feet in Zone A and 4 feet in Zones
B & C at the West Coast Highway property line, which creates a height limit which is
"tilted" towards the ocean and bay views.
Lower and Continuous Building to Reduce Lower Campus View Impacts. It was suggested
that a single continuous building which was lower in height could further reduce view
impacts. This concept could improve public views from the bicycle/pedestrian trail. It
would not, however, be consistent with certain concerns of the Planning Commission and
objectives of Hoag Hospital. The Commission did not wish to allow the hospital to
construct long, continuous structures for aesthetic reasons, and included the following
requirement :
"In order to avoid any future structures in this area (within 150 feet of West
Coast Highway) from presenting an unacceptable linear mass, no single
structure shall be greater than 250 linear feet in width. Additionally, 20% of
the linear frontage within 150 feet of West Coast Highway shall be open and
unoccupied by buildings."
This concept would also be inconsistent with the hospital objective related to flexibility,
since it would require the construction to occur in a single increment. This would not allow
the hospital to construct smaller special use buildings in response to changing needs and
new health care technologies. Rather, the uses would have to be adapted to the building
configuration constructed.
Height and Location of Critical Care/Surgery Addition. The critical care/surgery addition
is located in the mid-rise upper campus height zone, which allows structures to a maximum
of 140 feet above mean sea level (MSL). The actual height of the facility is 125 feet above
MSL and 61.5 feet above existing grade.
In considering the location of the critical care surgery addition, the Planning Commission
became convinced that expansion in any other direction but west of the existing tower was,
if not totally infeasible, at least extremely costly and disruptive to the on-going operation of
the hospital. The hospital has provided an explanation of the impacts associated with
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expansion of the tower to the north, east and south (Attachment 1). In summary, the
existing facilities and uses which would have to be relocated on either a permanent or
temporary basis are:
NORTH ALTERNATE:
a. Main Central Lobby
b. Radiology Department
C. Dietary Services, Cafeteria
d. Ancillary Support Services
EAST ALTERNATE:
a. Cardiology/Cath Labs
b. Maternity Services
C. Surgery Recovery i
d. Heart Surgery Suites
e. Central Pharmacy
f. Material Management/Storage
g. Tower Corridors/Circulation/Fire Exiting
SOUTH ALTERNATE:
a. Shipping and Receiving
b. Materials Distribution
C. Waste Management/Refuse/Recycling
d. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
e. All Loading Dock Functions
f. Cancer Tunnel/Elevation Link
g. O.R. Storage
h. Outpatient Treatment Center
i. G.I. Lab
Processing of the Density Shift Alternative. It was mentioned that the density shift
alternative proposed by the Homeowners of Villa Balboa would require a General Plan
Amendment. This is not totally correct in that the General Plan allows for transfers of
development rights subject to the provisions of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and a
finding that the building scale and intensity between the sites involved in the transfer result
in a net benefit to the aesthetics of the area. An amendment to the Municipal Code would
be required because the existing provisions applicable to transfer of development rights only
allow an increase on the receptor site up to a maximum floor area ratio of 1.0. Since the
existing allowable FAR of the Hoag Hospital upper campus is 1.0 FAR, no additional
development could be allocated to the site without an amendment to either the General
Plan or the Newport Beach Municipal Code, whichever was deemed more appropriate by
the City.
It is also important to note that the City is not in a position to actually approve the density
shift concept in the course of this action. If the Council desires to pursue this alternative
as the preferred development concept for the Hoag Hospital project,staff should be directed
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to work with the hospital in developing the necessary revisions to the Planned Community
District Regulations and Development Plan,revisions to the Environmental Impact Report,
revisions to the traffic study, and the potential use permit application necessary to approve
a transfer of development rights. The project would then proceed back through public
hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council.
One variation of the density shift alternative was included as a project alternative in the
Environmental Impact Report. Based upon the fact that further intensification of the upper
campus will increase the use of the existing warehouse facility and, thereby, the service
access road, it was determined that this alternative was not environmentally superior to the
proposed project. This conclusion was based, upon the facts that all project related
environmental effects of the lower campus development are mitigated to a level of
insignificance, or are significant only on a cumulative basis. The EIR identified a remaining
project-related significant environmental impact associated with the upper campus
development due to the increased land use impacts related to the incompatibilities between
residential and hospital uses experienced on the service access road.
Whether considering the density shift alternative, or in the related concerns associated with
the activities on the service road, or the location of the critical care surgery addition, an
interest in actual relocation of the service road and related warehouse facility is engendered.
There are two factors which dictate the location of the primary and service access roads on
the upper campus.
One factor is the location, configuration and access limitations of the upper campus. -The
site is an elongated triangle with street frontage on two roads, Newport Boulevard and
Hospital Road. Due to the large grade differential between the hospital site and Newport
Boulevard, no access is available from this direction. On Hospital Road, safe access can
only be granted from the top of the slope of Hospital Road to the westerly property line
adjacent to Versailles-on-the-Bluff. Slope and separation considerations dictate the location
of the two access points to be at the Placentia Avenue signal and at the westerly property
line on Hospital Road.
The other factor is the need to separate the heavy vehicle delivery traffic from the general
hospital traffic. This separation is necessary due to safety considerations. Even when
considering the additional access from Coast Highway through the lower campus, the need
to separate the service and general hospital traffic requires the maintenance of the service
road and loading facility in the existing location. The density shift alternative, therefore,
cannot be considered environmentally superior.
An additional consideration related to the density shift alternative is inconsistency with
certain project objectives of Hoag Hospital. These objectives strive toward a separation of
acute and non-acute health care facilities and the flexibility to construct smaller,use specific
buildings on an as-needed basis on the lower campus. The density shift would consolidate
more hospital uses, both acute and non-acute, on the upper campus, and would require the
construction of larger building increments.
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Density Shift FAR's. The following chart illustrates the upper and lower campus Floor Area
Ratios which would result from the transfer of 50% of the proposed lower campus
development to the upper campus:
Upper Campus:
Site Size: 17.57 acres
Square footage: 1,054,293 sq.ft.
FAR: 1.38
Lower Campus:
Site Size: 20.41 acres
Square footage: 288,944 sq.ft.
FAR: 0.31
Sites for Wetlands Mitigation. Staff has prepared.a list of potential wetland mitigation sites.
It is the opinion of staff that a specific site should not be identified in the potential project
approval. The mitigation program approval is the responsibility of the California Coastal
Commission and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in association with the related State and
Federal Resources Agencies having the expertise in determining the best and most
appropriate location for wetlands mitigation. Additionally, it is important to note that the
wetland on the lower campus is a fresh water marsh, and that a fresh water mitigation
program will be required. Generally, it is biologically preferable to link a small wetland
mitigation to a large, functioning wetland system, rather than conducting the mitigation in
an isolated, degraded area. The resource agencies recognize this, and tend to vary their
mitigation requirements according to the suitability of the mitigation site chosen. In
considering this issue, the Planning Commission required 1.5 to i mitigation and indicated
the preference for mitigation in Newport Beach in Measure No. 105, as follows:
105. Wetlands mitigation, as required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
and/or the California Coastal Commission, shall be at a ratio of 1.5:1
for those areas determined by the permitting agencies as subject to
mitigation requirements. It is the desire of the City of Newport Beach
that mitigation occur within the corporate boundaries of the City of
Newport Beach or its westerly Sphere-of-Influence. Mitigation shall
occur outside this area only upon submittal of evidence to the Planning
Department verifying the lack of appropriate mitigation sites in the
City.
Potential mitigation sites are:
1. Santa Ana River Wetlands - Historically, freshwater willow woodlands, cat-tail
marshes and brackish pickleweed marshes associated with the lower Santa Ana River
were among the most extensive and productive wetlands in Orange County.
Degraded remnant Santa Ana River wetlands extend to within one mile of the Hoag
Hospital project site. As noted in the DEIR, these wetlands possess some marginal
functional ties to the Hoag project site via the open spaces of the West Newport Oil
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property. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has already undertaken a major
mitigation project in the area, including a brackish pickleweed marsh adjacent to the
river and a fresh water site adjacent to Victoria Pond. The County of Orange
Department of Harbors, Beaches and Parks has identified a site within the Fairview
and Talbert Regional Park for fresh water wetlands creation for which participation
may be available. Property owners in the area are the County of Orange, the City
of Costa Mesa, the West Newport Oil Company and the U.S. Army Corps of
Engineers.
2. Upper Newport Bay - The Upper Newport Bay Ecological Reserve is located
approximately two to three miles northeast of the Hoag project site. Mitigation that
may be feasible in this area is conversion of a pampas grass dominated area located
at 22nd Street on the west side of the Bay, and expansion of the wetland in the
Mouth of Big Canyon on the east side of the Bay. Property owners in the area are
the State of California, the County of Orange and the City of Newport Beach.
3. Other Sites - Fresh water wetlands are relatively easy to create. Throughout the
County, many fresh water wetlands have been created by man in association with
drainage improvements and desiltation facilities. Therefore, many dry land sites in
the City could have potential for wetlands creation. Some of these sites are:
a. San Diego Creek North
b. San Diego Creek South
C. Newport Village
d. Caltrans West
Hoag Hospital prepared a preliminary site survey report (Attachment 2) that studied the
following sites:
a. Mouth of Big Canyon
b. Victoria Pond
C. Environmental Nature Center
d. Jamboree/MacArthur
e. San Joaquin Duck Ponds
f. West Newport Oil Fields
g. Avon Street Drainage Ditch
Noise Standards. It has been requested that project specific noise standards similar to the
County's Comprehensive Noise Ordinance be included in the P-C District Regulations for
the project. It is the opinion of staff that this should not be done at this time due to a
number of factors. The City is currently in the process of preparing a comprehensive
revision to the Noise Element. A screencheck document is currently being reviewed by
staff, and consideration of the document is anticipated to occur in the next few months.
This document will set forth the City's Goals, Objectives, and Policies related to the control
of noise City-wide. This document will then provide the basis for the preparation of a
Comprehensive Noise Ordinance. It is important to note that this ordinance will regulate
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noise City-wide, and that the hospital will be subject to these regulations even if the
Development Agreement is approved.
If staff were directed to draft noise regulations for inclusion in the P-C Text, the form of the
sound limitations and measurement criteria will be substantially similar to those proposed
to the City Council for the regulation of mechanical equipment in residential districts (which
were based upon the standards of the County Noise Ordinance). Upon receiving the
ordinance recommended by the Planning Commission, the City Council concluded that the
regulations were difficult to understand and would not be readily enforceable. The proposal
was, therefore, rejected, and staff was directed to include the issue in the Noise Ele-
ment/Noise Ordinance program.
Exterior Property Lines. The Newport Boulevard property line can be identified as the
existing chain link fence and brow ditch on the upper campus. The West Coast Highway
and Hospital Road property lines are the back of the existing sidewalks.
Earthquake Fault Proximity. Hoag Hospital, as is the case for the entire City of Newport
Beach, is located in close proximity to the Newport/Inglewood Fault Zone. No portion of
the City is, however, located in the Alquist-Priolo Special Study Zone established for this
or any other earthquake fault, nor are there any active faults known to occur on the hospital
site. Hoag Hospital has provided a map and list of some hospitals in Southern California
which are near to known faults. (Attachment 3).
California is located in a seismically active area and regularly experiences earthquakes.
Virtually no area is completely safe from structural damage due to these events. As a result,
stringent building design standards for hospital facilities have been enacted. All critical
facilities constructed by Hoag Hospital must meet these standards. Compliance with these
standards are verified by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development
(OSHPD) and the Office of the State Architect, and are inspected for compliance by the
State as well. Staff met with Mr. Charles V. DeCapite, Area Construction Advisor of
OSHPD,who described the detailed review for compliance with all applicable standards and
current technologies in the area of seismic building design and construction. Mr. DeCapite
also indicated that buildings constructed pursuant to OSHPD standards have withstood such
seismic episodes as the Whittier Narrows and Loma Prieta earthquakes.
Corrosive Soils and Gas Hazard Mitigation Facilities. Concerns were raised regarding the
potential for deterioration of infrastructure (Polyethylene Sheeting/Membrane and PVC
Piping) installed to provide subsurface gas hazard mitigation if installed in association with
corrosive soils encountered on the Hoag Hospital site. It should be noted that corrosive
soils do not mean acidic, and that soils which are identified as "corrosive" can have an
adverse effect on concrete and buried pipes made of ferrous metals. Typically, concrete
additives are prescribed and piping constructed of plastic are used in place of ferrous metal
pipes. "Plastic" membrane materials are commonly available which are relatively inert and
have project life spans exceeding 300 years, based on EPA estimates. As of this writing,
staff has been unable to make contact with experts in the field to further discuss the
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longevity of these types of installations. Any additional information developed will be
reported verbally at the City Council meeting.
The project is subject to strict mitigation measures in regards to complete analysis of the soil
conditions, including any other trace elements which could interact with the foundation
materials. The materials incorporated into the foundation design will be selected based
upon these conditions.
Export of Corrosive Soils. Concerns were raised regarding large truck traffic and additional
construction relative to an assumed need to export and replace corrosive soils on the lower
campus site. There is no problem in this regard due to the fact that the only potential
export of soil would be related to an unbalanced grading program. If required, corrosive
soils will be treated (neutralized) on site.
Landslide Hazards. The existing slope on the lower campus is an engineered 2:1 slope
created when the site was excavated to provide freeway fill. While erosion and revegetation
of the slope has occurred, no landslides have been experienced since grading. Further
excavation of the slope is proposed, but the entire length of the new cut will ultimately be
occupied by either buildings or retaining walls. This will insure that there will be no hazards
due to landslide.
Hazard to Villa Balboa from Grading Vibration. Concern was expressed regarding potential
hazards to Villa Balboa structures which could result from vibration generated by the lower
campus grading program. It was indicated that vibration associated with the construction
of the cancer center resulted in decorative items falling from walls and shelves in the
building immediately above the cancer center site. It was also indicated that the building
located at 230 Lille Lane (although staff believes the commentator was actually referring
to 270 Cagney Lane) was currently experiencing some foundation and wall cracking,
although it did not appear to be related to lower campus development.
This issue was reviewed with the City's Grading Engineer, and the following statements can
be made. The Building Department has not been contacted regarding any potential
problems, and no permits have been requested to correct the described situation.
Therefore, no comments can be made as to what problems this structure may have.
In terms of the grading associated with development of the lower campus, the proposal will
involve the preparation of detailed plans and soils reports which include conditions to assure
that no adverse effects are engendered by the grading. It was noted that the type of grading
to be conducted on the lower campus could result in the type of vibration that could result
in pictures falling from wails, etc., but it would not be anticipated that subsurface effects
would occur. It should be noted that structures like the Villa Balboa are designed to be
flexible, and that vibration of the,building does not mean that the ground is vibrating in a
similar manner.
Foundation Design and Groundwater. Concern was expressed regarding the potential for
the build-up of hydrostatic pressure resulting in foundation failure of Villa Balboa structures
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after the construction of the hospital structure on the lower campus. This concern is
engendered by the fact that a substantial amount of groundwater flows through the area.
This issue was reviewed with the City's Grading Engineer, and the following statements can
be made. As is the case for all grading, soils and foundation related concerns, detailed
engineering and soil hydrology reports will be required prior to issuance of any building or
grading permits. These reports will identify the best foundation design, and standard
construction practice will assure that no problems will result from the construction of the
proposed buildings.
In regards to the Villa Balboa area, any build-up of ground water in the area would not
undermine foundations, due to the fact that no displacement of soil supporting the founda-
tion is possible and the conditions for liquefaction do not exist in the mesa top.
Liability of City Regarding Slope Stability. The City Attorney is preparing a supplemental
memo addressing this issue,which will be distributed to the City Council prior to the March
30, 1992 meeting.
Traffic Service on Coast Highway. As part of the environmental review process, a complete
traffic study was prepared. The study was in two sections, a Traffic Phasing Ordinance
analysis for Phase I of the project, and a long range, project build-out analysis for the entire
proposal. The ICU Summary for the Phase I project is as follows:
ICU SUMMARY
Existing
Existing +Committed
PEAK Existing +Committed +Growth
Intersection HOUR (1990) +Growth +Project
Coast Highway/ AM 0.51 0.64 0.65
Orange Street PM 0.72 0.64 0.65
Coast Highway/ AM 0.60 0.73 0.74
Prospect Street PM 0.87 0.75 0.76
Coast Highway/ AM 0.65 0.72 0.73
Balboa Blvd.-Superior Ave. PM 0.64 0.68 0.69
Coast Highway/ AM 0.25 0.33 0.34
Balboa Coves-Hoag Hospital?M 0.29 0.37 0.43
Coast Highway/ AM 0.35 0.41 0.42
Newport Boulevard Ramp PM 0.40 0.46 0.47
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Coast Highway/ AM 0.67 0.82 0.83
Riverside Avenue PM 0.74 0.84 0.85
Coast Highway/ AM 0.66 0.80 0.81
Tustin Avenue PM 0.58 0.71 0.75
Coast Highway/ AM 0.63 0.72 0.72
Dover Dr:Bayshore Dr. PM 0.65 0.75 0.76
Coast Highway/ AM 0.75 0.86 0.87
Bayside Drive PM 0.69 0.82 0.83
Coast Highway/ AM 0.72 0.82 0.83
Jamboree Road PM 0.63 0.75 0.77
Newport Boulevard/ AM 0.54 0.61 0.64
Hospital Road PM 0.75 0.86 0.89
Superior Avenue/ AM 0.51 0.52 0.54
Placentia Avenue PM 0.51 0.54 0.54
In order to meet the criteria of the City's Traffic Phasing Ordinance, a project must be
found to neither cause nor make worse an intersection capacity utilization of 0.90 for the
period of analysis which includes all committed traffic and regional growth. As shown by
the above chart, the intersections affected by the project operate at an acceptable level.
The project meets the criteria of the Traffic Phasing Ordinance.
The General Plan build-out analysis provided projected ICU values with and without the
Master Plan, as follows:
ICU SUMMARY
PEAK 2010 2010 ICU
Intersection HOUR w/o Hoag with Hoag Differential
Coast Highway/ AM 0.78 0.79 0.01
Balboa Blvd.-Superior Ave. PM 0.72 0.73 0.01
Coast Highway/ AM 0.44 0.46 0.02
Balboa Coves-Hoag Hospital PM 0.41 0.49 0.08
Coast Highway/ AM 0.62 0.64 0.02
Newport Boulevard Ramp PM 0.58 0.59 0.01
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Coast Highway/ AM 0.58 0.58 0.00
Riverside Avenue PM 0.70 0.72 0.02
Coast Highway/ AM 0.55 0.55 0.00
Tustin Avenue PM 0.65 0.66 0.01
Coast Highway/ AM 0.80 0.81 0.01
Dover Dr:Bayshore Dr. PM 0.80 0.82 0.02
Coast Highway/ AM 0.68 0.69 0.01
Bayside Drive PM 0.87 0.82 (0.05)
Coast Highway/ AM 0.79 0.81 0.02
Jamboree Road PM 0.80 0.82 0.02
Newport Boulevard/ AM 0.59 0.60 0.01
Via Lido PM 0.71 0.72 0.01
Newport Boulevard/ AM 0.73 0.83 0.10
Hospital Road PM 0.84 0.87 0.03
Superior Avenue/ AM 0.47 0.51 0.04
Placentia Avenue PM 0.57 0.61 0.04
As is illustrated by the previous charts, levels of service in the area of Hoag Hospital stay
within the City's defined acceptable threshold of LOS D for the build-out of the project.
Superior Avenue Access Road. Testimony has been received voicing concerns related to
the safety of the secondary access point proposed on Superior Avenue. The primary
concerns addressed are the grade of Superior Avenue and potential sight distance problems.
It is the opinion of staff that the intersection can be constructed to safely handle the traffic
entering and exiting this driveway. There are no visual obstructions between this access
point on Superior Avenue and the West Coast Highway intersection. Additionally, there is
a clear view uphill of pedestrian and bicycle traffic on the sidewalk. This access point will
be a right-turn in and right-turn out only, and acceleration/deceleration lanes will be
required if future studies indicate they are necessary to reduce interference with through
traffic on Superior Avenue.
The Council also requested information regarding the advisability of installing a traffic signal
at this location. A signal at this location is not needed because the through traffic will not
be interrupted by right turn movements since they can be handled by accelera-
tion/deceleration lanes if any interference is anticipated. The traffic signal at Coast
Highway will provide sufficient gaps in traffic on Superior Avenue to allow vehicles to use
the driveway without interfering with northbound traffic. A full intersection at this location
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is not advisable because of the curves and long left turn lane on southbound Superior
Avenue.
Definition of Critical Care. The following definition of critical care has been provided by
Hoag Hospital:
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian's Critical Care units provide quality nursing
care for critically ill patients.
Patients are candidates for critical care if they require constant observation and
technically complex nursing care. These patients include those who are hemody-
namically unstable, on mechanical ventilation, require constant monitoring
receiving vasoactive drugs, or experiencing life threatening dysrhythmias
Critical Care units are staffed with a minimum of one registered nurse for every
two patients. Depending upon the severity of the patients condition, one nurse
may be assigned to provide total care for the patient. At all times, patients are
directly observed by the nursing staff. In comparison, unless the patients
condition warrants more direct care hours, medical/surgical patients receive care
at a ratio of one registered nurse per seven patients.
Occupancy of Acute Care Facilities. Hoag Hospital has provided the following information
on the occupancy Critical/Intensive Care Units.
a aci
Beds
Surgical Intensive Care Unit 11
Coronary/Medical Intensive Care Unit 12
23
Sub Intensive Care Unit 16
TOTAL INTENSIVE CARE BEDS 39
Census
Year Patient Da s Average Dail Census Occupancy
1989 12,933 35.5 91.0%
1990 14,126 38.8 99.5%
1991 13,242 36.4 93.3%
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Respectfully submitted,
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
JAMES D. HEWICKER, Director
By
Patricia L. Temple
Advance Planning Manager
Attachments:
1. Hoag Hospital Master Plan Critical Care/Surgery Addition (CCSA).
2. Potential Mitigation Sites Preliminary Survey Report.
3. List of Hospitals Located Near Earthquake Faults.
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Planning Commission Meeting Febru= 20, 1992
Agenda Item No. 7
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
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TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Department
SUBJECT: A. Amendment No 7M (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to establish Planned Community District Regulations and
adopt a Planned Community Development Plan for Hoag Hospital.
The proposal would establish regulations and development standards
for the long term build-out of acute and non-acute health care
facilities. The proposal also includes an amendment to Districting
Maps No. 22 and 22-A so as to redistrict the hospital property from
the A-P-H and U (Unclassified) Districts to the P-C (Planned
Community) District; an amendment to Chapter 20.02 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code so as to amend the Height Limitation Zones
Map and the legal description of the 26/35 Foot Height Limitation
District to place the Lower Campus wholly within the 32/50 Foot
Height Limitation District; and the approval of a development
agreement and the acceptance of an environmental document.
AND
B. Traffic Study No 81 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to approve a Traffic Study so as to permit the construction of
Phase I of the Hoag Memorial Hospital master plan of development.
AND
C. Variance No 1180 (Continued Public Hearing)
Request to exceed the Base FAR of 0.5 up to the maximum FAR of
0.65 consistent with the provisions of the General Plan Land Use
Element and Chapter 20.07.040 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
LOCATION: Lower Campus: A portion of Lot 172, Block 1, Irvine's Subdivision,
located at 4000 West Coast Highway, on the northerly side of West
Coast Highway, between Newport Boulevard and Superior Avenue.
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Upper Campus:Parcel No. 1 of Record'of Survey 15-30,located at 301
Newport Boulevard,on the southwesterly corner of Hospital Road and
Newport Boulevard.
ZONE: A.P-H and U (Unclassified)
APPLICANT. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach
OWNER: Same as Applicant
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Amendment No. 744, Traffic Study No. 81 and Variance No. 1180 were previously
considered by the Planning Commission on December 5, 1991, January 9 and 23, and
February 6, 1992. 'During the course of public testimony, a number of issues have been
identified by the Planning Commission and staff for additional discussion. Staff has also
been working with the staff of Hoag Hospital to resolve some of the areas of disagreement
in'technical mitigation measures and conditions of approval. This report contains discussion
of the significant alterations to proposed project requirements. Since these suggestions will
result in changes to the Findings and Conditions for Approval previously provided to the
Commission, revised findings in stdkeeut and 'to ,format have also been prepared and
are attached to this report.
Many issues have not yet been resolved. These issues have been summarized on a straw
votes checklist developed by staff to aid the deliberations of the Planning Commission. It
is important to note that this list outlines staffs perception of the issues yet to be resolved
and the potential solutions to those issues. It should not be considered a limitation on items
to be addressed by the Planning Commission, nor should the potential solutions be
considered the only approach to be considered. Additional items can be added either
before or during the meeting.
Discussion
Issues Resolved Prior to this Meeting. Issues which were previously indicated by Hoag
Hospital as being of concern which have been resolved are:
1. Language regarding the undergrounding of utilities on the upper campus.
(Mitigation Measure No. 77)
2. Language regarding large vehicle limitations during summer construction
activities. (Mitigation Measure No. 91)
3. Language regarding the mitigation of wetlands in the City-of Newport Beach.
(Mitigation Measure No. 105)
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Issues Included on Checklist But Not I iscussed in This Report. The following issues are
included in the checklist but are not discussed in this report. These items have been
discussed in previous reports.
• Site area for the purpose of determining floor area limits on lower campus - Report
of December Sth, Page 4.
• Service road noise studies and restrictions - Report of December 5th, Page 5.
• Building heights near Cancer Center - Report of December 5th, Page 6.
• Sound attenuation for Loading Docks - Report of December 5th, Page 9.
• West side upper campus setback - Reports of December 5th (Page 8) and February
6th (Page 11).
Term of Development Agreement. The Planning Commission has expressed a concern
relative to the term of the development agreement. In response, the previous set of
conditions prepared for the February 6th Commission meeting suggested a revised term of
20 years. In further discussions with the hospital, it was pointed out that the project has an
estimated time frame of three 7 year phases, or a total of 21 years. The hospital has argued
that some allowance be made for additional delays. Therefore, in the new conditions, staff
has suggested a term of 25 years. The hospital has indicated that the minimum term
acceptable is 30 years.
Q$jective Standards to Regulate Mass and Bulk on West Coast Highway, Staff and the
hospital have spent considerable time on the issue of the setback from West Coast Highway
and the articulation requirements proposed in the previous report. While still not totally
in agreement, a revised approach has been agreed upon. Included in this approach is the
incorporation of an additional limitation suggested by Hoag Hospital to require 20% of the
linear frontage within 150 feet of West Coast Highway to be open and unoccupied by
buildings. Hospital and City staff still differ on the setback dimensions and articulation
percentages. The revised language suggested by staff and specific objections of Hoag
Hospital are set forth in detail in the straw vote checklist. It is the opinion of staff that
enhanced setback and articulation requirements will address the primary concerns of the
Planning Commission which resulted in the consideration of the site plan review proposal.
In order to provide for some flexibility, it is also suggested by staff that these requirements
may be altered for individual buildings, if requested by the hospital, through the site plan
review process.
In order to approve the height limits requested on the lower campus, the Planning
Commission must make the findings required by the Zoning Ordinance and discussed in
detail in the previous report (February 6th). It is the opinion of staff that these findings can
only be made if setback and articulation, requirements, in some form, are adopted in
combination with the recommended height limits.
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Newport Boulev rd Setback The original set of P-C Text revisions suggested by staff
included a setback requirement on the easterly side of the upper campus at the existing top
of slope. The Hospital objected to this provision due to a lack of specificity. Staff then
altered the suggestion to a 25 foot setback. The Hospital's original proposal would allow
for no setback for 500 feet from the corner of Newport Boulevard and Hospital Road, and
a 15 foot setback for the remainder of the Newport Boulevard frontage.
The Hospital has indicated disagreement with the suggested 25 foot setback. Staff has
researched this issue and continues to suggest a 25 foot setback on Newport Boulevard.
This is due to the visual prominence of the hospital site from this side (due to the location
at the top of a slope) and the fact that the height limit proposed for this area is 140 feet.
For the information of the Planning Commission, the hospital property line is where the
existing chain link fence is located,and a 25 foot setback line would run through the existing
satellite dish and the mature trees at the top of slope.
Bgycle Bridge Costs, The Public Works Department has conservatively estimated the cost
of a pedestrian/bicycle bridge over Superior Avenue to be $400,000. Staff has, therefore,
revised the suggested language to include a precise contribution-amount. Payback provisions
have also been incorporated into the language.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
JAMES D. HEWICKER, Director
By P41X 4 C2442L_
Patricia L. Temple
Advance Planning Manager
Attachments:
1. Revised Exhibit "A"
2. Revised Draft Resolution - Amendment No. 744
3. Straw Vote Checklist
4. Correspondence PA'1%..\PCV Mn\A744.sx4
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• Attachment 1
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EXHIBIT "A"
FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT NO. 142
AMENDMENT NO. 744
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. 5
TRAFFIC STUDY NO. 81
VARIANCE NO. 1180
A. Environmental Impact Report No. 142
Findin
1. That an Environmental Impact Report has been prepared for the project in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA),the State CEQA
Guidelines and City Policy.
2. That all potential significant environmental effects which could result from the
project have been identified and analyzed in the EIR.
3. That based upon the information contained in the Environmental Impact Report,
mitigation measures have been identified and incorporated into the project to reduce
potentially significant environmental effects to a level of insignificance, except in the
areas of Land Use and Construction Noise,and that the only remaining environmen-
tal effects are significant only on a cumulative basis. Further, that the economic and
social benefits to the community override the remaining significant environmental
effect anticipated as a result of the project.
4. a #Iit detaxle�f atte iia Ives u project weire`exax�azzted"an conssiijor ley tU
auntng�`4�m1If W*nx and tbw,based upon the infurtnat€( contained in the pub`lf4
record,'ft has been. detex-deed tW theI pLoject as rxz suppxior from a
pl u?t�in a# . uvirdnir ntal ROPY
4 . That the information contained in the Environmental Impact Report has been
considered in the various decisions made relative to this project.
Mitigation Measures:
1. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project sponsor shall document to the
City of Newport Beach Building Department that grading and development of the
site shall be conducted in accordance with the City of Newport Beach Grading
Ordinance and with plans prepared by a registered civil engineer. These plans shall
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incorporate the recommendations of a soil engineer and an engineering geologist,
subsequent to the completion of a comprehensive soil and geologic.investigation of
the site. Permanent reproducible copies of the "Approved as Built"'grading plans
shall be furnished to the Building Department by the project sponsor.
2. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project sponsor shall submit documen-
tation to the City of Newport Beach Building Department that allcutslopes shall be
monitored for potential instabilities by the project geotechnical engineer during all
site grading and construction activities.
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project sponsor shall conduct compre-
hensive soil and geologic investigation of the site. This investigation shall also
identify construction excavation techniques which ensure no damage and minimize
disturbance to adjacent residents. This investigation shall provide verification of the
potential presence of the Baico and unnamed faults on site. All recommendations
contained in this investigation shall be incorporated into project construction and
design plans. A copy of this investigation shall be submitted to the City for review.
4. Prior to the completion of the final design phase, the project sponsor shall demon-
strate to the City of Newport Beach Building Department that all facilities will be
designed and constructed to the most recent seismic standards applicable to hospital
related structures and as specified in the"City adopted version of the Uniform Build-
ing Code.
5. Prior to the issuance of building permits for each phase of development, the project
sponsor shall ensure that geotechnical recommendations included in"Report of Geo-
technical Evaluation for Preparation of Master Plan and Environmental Impact
Report, Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Campus, 301 Newport Boulevard,
Newport, California" as prepared by LeRoy Crandall Associates, June, 1989, and in
the report prepared pursuant to Mitigation Measure 3, are followed.
6. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project sponsor shall conduct a soil
corrosivity evaluation. This evaluation shall be conducted by an expert in the field
of corrosivity. The site evaluation shall be designed to address soils to at least the
depth to which excavation is planned. At a minimum, at least one sample from each
soil type should be evaluated. Appropriate personnel protection should be worn by
field personnel during the field evaluation. In the event soils are found to be
corrosive,the source and extent of the corrosive soils should be determined and fully
understood. This is important for the development of mitigation measures to control
the potential impact of corrosive soils over time.
7. Based on the corrosion assessment and source determination,a soils and construction
material compatibility evaluation should also be undertaken, concluding with the
appropriate mitigation measures and design criteria. Corrosionresistant construction
materials are commonly available and should be used where design specifications
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require protection. For example, there Ore many elastomers-and plastics, like PVC,
which are resistant to corrosion by up to 70 percent sulfuric acid at 140 degrees
Fahrenheit.
8. Should the soil be identified as hazardous due the severeness of their corrosivity(i.e.,
a PH less than 2.5), on-site remediation.by neutralization should be undertaken prior
to construction. Appropriate regulatory agency approvals and permits should also
be obtained.
9. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the project sponsor shall ensure that a construc-
tion erosion control plan is submitted to the City of Newport Beach that is consistent
with the City of Newport Beach Grading Ordinance and includes procedures to
minimize potential impacts of silt, debris, dust and other water pollutants. These
procedures may include:
• the replanting of exposed slopes within 30 days after grading or as required
by the City Engineer.
• the use of sandbags to slow the velocity of or divert stormflows.
• the limiting of grading to the non-rainy season.
10. Prior to the issuance of grading permits,the project sponsor shall submit a landscape
plan which includes a maintenance program to control the use of fertilizers and pesti-
cides,and an irrigation system designed to minimize surface runoff and overwatering.
This plan shall be reviewed by the Department of Parks, Beaches and Recreation
and approved by the City of Newport Beach Planning Department.
11. The project sponsor shall continue the current practice of routine vacuuming of all
existing parking lots and structures for all future parking lots and structures. Upon
implementation of the County of Orange Storm Water Master Plan, routine vacu-
uming shall be done in accordance with the requirements specified in the plan.
12. Upon completion of final building construction plans, and prior to the issuance of a
grading permit for each phase of development, the project sponsor shall ensure that
site hydrological analyses are conducted to verify that existing drainage facilities are
adequate. The applicant shall submit a report to the City of Newport Beach Building
Department for approval, verifying the adequacy of the proposed facilities and
documenting measures for the control of siltation and of erosive runoff velocities.
A copy of this report shall be forwarded to the California Regional Water Quality
Control Board, Santa Ana Region.
13. Prior to the completion of final construction plans, the project sponsor shall submit
a comprehensive geotechnical/hydrologic study to the City of Newport Beach Build-
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ing Department, which includes data on groundwater. This study shall also deter-
mine the necessity for a construction dewatering program and subdrain system.
14. Prior to the completion of final building construction plans for each phase of Lower
Campus development,the project sponsor shall submit an application to the Regional
Water Quality Control Board for an NPDES permit if a construction dewatering or
subdrain program is determined necessary. Also,if required by RWQCB,the project
sponsor shall also conduct groundwater sampling and analysis, and submit it to the
California Regional Water Quality Control Board Santa Ana Region. The results
of this testing will assist in determining the specifications for the NPDES permit.
15. Project Sponsor shall continue compliance with its Hazardous Material and Waste
Management Program and its Infectious Control Manual for all new activities
associated with the proposed Master Plan, as well as comply with all new regulations
enacted between now and completion of the proposed Master Plan.
16. The federal wetland regulations and requirements shall be reviewed by the City and
the project sponsor at the time the proposed work is undertaken, and the project
sball comply with all applicable laws concerning removal and mitigation of wetlands
at that time. If this review results in a finding that mitigation is required for impacts
t to the 1.07 acres of wetlands dominated by pampas grass, such mitigation Will be
accomplished as part of the mitigation required for impacts to sensitive wetland plant
communities (Mitigation Measures 14 and 15).
17. The project sponsor shall prepare a comprehensive restoration and management plan
for the wetland mitigation site as required by law. This plan will be submitted to the
following agencies for their review and approval/ concurrence prigr,to issuance of
grading and/or building Permits for Master Plan development.
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers'
• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• California Department of Fish and Gamez
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mentresulting mitigation Corps
Permit for the project. The plan shall also be approved as part o rp
1 Under the existing regulations, the Corps and USFWS would be consulted as part of the Section 404 permitting process.
However,if proposed changes to the regulations result in removal of the project site from Corps jurisdiction,these agencies
would not be required to review the wetland mitigation plan.
2 Regardless of other considerations,CDFG will review the wetland mitigation plan for the City of Newport Beach as part of the
t Coastal Development Permit process;CDFG review would also be provided as part of a Streambed Alteration Agreement,It
required.
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Section 404 Permit and Streambed Alteration Agreement, if applicable. The exis-
tence of a wetland mitigation plan approved by the appropriate agencies will be re-
quired prior to issuance of grading and/or building permits for Master Plan develop-
ment in any areas affecting wetlands.
19. The plan will be consistent with the following provisions:
The amount of new wetlands created under the mitigation plan shall
be at least of equal size to the area of sensitive wetland communities
impacted by the project.
The wildlife habitat values in the newly created wetlands shall not be
less than those lost as the result of removal of sensitive wetland com-
munities for project implementation.
• The wetland creation shall not decrease the habitat values of any area
important to maintenance of sensitive plant or wildlife populations.
The wetland mitigation planning effort will take into consideration cre-
ation of 0.2 acre of salt grass habitat suitable for use by wandering
skipper; such consideration would be dependent on the nature of the
mitigation plan undertaken and whether wandering skipper could
potentially occur in the mitigation area.
The plan will constitute an agreement between the applicant and the
resource agencies involved. The plan shall be written so as to guaran-
tee wetland restoration in accordance with stated management objec-
tives within a specified time frame. The plan shall describe the
applicant's responsibilities for making any unforseen repairs or modi-
fications to the restoration plan in order to meet the stated objectives
of the plan.
20. The following detailed information will be provided by the project sponsor in the
final mitigation plan:
• Diagrams drawn to scale showing any alterations to natural landforms;
• A list of plant species to be used;
• The method of plant introduction (i.e., seeding, natural succession,
vegetative transplanting, etc.); and
• Details of the short-term and long-term monitoring plans, including
financing of the monitoring plans.
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21. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, an Orange County certified archaeologist
shall be retained to monitor the grading across the project area. The archaeologist
shall be present at the pre-grading conference, at which time monitoring procedures
will be established,including procedures for halting or redirecting work to permit the
assessment, and possible salvage, of unearthed cultural material.
22. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, an Orange County certified paleontologist
shall be retained to monitor the grading activities. The paleontologist shall be
present at the pregrading conference, at which time procedures for monitoring will
be established,including the temporary halting or redirecting of work to permit the
evaluation, and possible salvage, of any exposed fossils. All fossils and their contex-
tual stratigraphic data will go to an Orange County institution with an educational
and/or research interest in the materials.
23. The project sponsor shall construct, if feasible and by mutual agreement, and
maintain a fence along the common property line west of the Upper Campus. The
proposed design of the fence shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineering
Department.
24. The proposed project is subject to all applicable requirements of the City of Newport
Beach General Plan, Zoning Code and Local Coastal Program (LCP). Those
requirements that are superseded by the PCDP and District Regulations are not con-
sidered applicable. The following discretionary approvals are required by the City
of Newport Beach: EIR certification, adoption of the Master Plan, adoption of the
Planned Community Development Plan and District Regulations, approval of a De-
velopment Agreement, approval of a zone change to Planned Community District,
grading permits, and building permits for some facilities. The California Coastal
Commission has the discretionary responsibility to issue a Coastal Development
Permit for the Lower Campus and a Local Coastal Program Amendment for the
Lower Campus.
25. Subsequent to the Phase I project,the project sponsor shall conduct aTraffic Phasing
Ordinance(TPO)analysis for Phase H and III Master Plan development. The results
of the analysis will identify potential intersection impacts,the proposed project traffic
volume contributions at these impacted intersections, and the schedule for proposed
intersection improvements, if necessary. This report will be submitted to the City
prior to commencement of Phase H or III construction.
26. Prior to development of the Phase I project, the project sponsor shall conduct a
project trip generation study to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer. This
study will demonstrate that traffic to be generated by existing plus Phase I develop-
ment will not exceed 1,338 PM peak hour traffic trips.
27. Subsequent to completion of Phase 1 Master Plan development, the project sponsor
shall conduct a project trip generation study to the satisfaction of the City Traffic
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Engineer. This study will demonstrate that the traffic to be generated by the subse-
quent phases of development(Phases II and III)will not exceed 1,856 PM peak hour
trips when added to the trips generated by existing(including Phase I)Hoag Hospital
development. The frequency at which this study shall be conducted is at the dis-
cretion of the City Traffic Engineer.
28. As mandated by law under the Southern California Air Quality Management De-
mand (SCAQMD) Regulation 15, firms with greater than 100 employees must
implement a feasible ridesharing or carpooling program intended to reduce total
project trip generation by 15%. Therefore, since hospital staff currently exceeds 100,
the project sponsor shall continue to comply with Regulation 15. The peak hour
traffic demand at the constrained intersections will result in lower ICU values than
those identified in the City of Newport Beach General Plan with the current Hoag
Master Plan.
29. It should be noted that the City of Newport Beach, in response to the County wide
Congestion Management Plan (CMP) requirements, is preparing a Transportation
Demand Management Ordinance. The project shall comply with the final City of
Newport Beach Transportation Demand Management Ordinance approved by the
City Council. Compliance with this Ordinance will result in provision of facility
policies to encourage alternative modes of transportation and a reduction in single
occupant commute trips.
30. In order to ensure accessibility to the available transit services for employees,visitors
and patrons of the Hospital, the following transit amenities should be incorporated
into the Master Plan project:
The provision of bus turnouts shall be reviewed by the City Traffic Engineer and, if
deemed necessary, shall be provided by the project sponsor at all current bus stop
locations adjacent to the project site. Bus turnouts shall be provided in accordance
with standard design guidelines as indicated in OCTD's Design Guidelines for Bus
Facilities.
31. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for any of the proposed Master Plan facilities,
the project sponsor shall implement a pilot program that monitors and manages
usage of the Upper and Lower Campus service roads during non-working hours.
Such controls may include requesting that the majority of vendors deliver products
(other than emergency products) during working hours (i.e., 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.),
signage to restrict use of the road by hospital employees, physicians, patients and
visitors during non-working hours, and other methods by which to restrict use. The
hospital will also request that vendors not deliver (i.e., scheduled and routine
deliveries) on the weekends.
This restriction specifically applies to scheduled and routine deliveries. The results
of this program will be submitted to the City for review prior to issuance of the
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grading permit. If such results indicate that such controls significantly impact the
operations of the hospital, and provided that requests for specified vendor delivery
times is consistent with future Air Quality Management Plan procedures, the City
would require that the program be implemented as hospital policy. If operation im-
pacts are significant, other mitigation measures would be investigated at that time to
reduce service road impacts to the adjacent residential units.
32. Prior to issuance of approvals for development phases subsequent to Phase I, the
applicant shall submit to the City Traffic Engineer for his/her review and approval
a study that identifies the appropriate parking generation rates for the proposed
parking supply. The findings of this study shall be based on empirical or survey data
for the proposed parking rates.
33. Prior to site plan approval for the phase of Master Plan development that includes
new, or modifications to existing, internal roadways (other than service roads), the
project sponsor will prepare an internal circulation plan for submittal to and approval
by the Director of Public Works that demonstrates that the internal backup will'be
minimized to the extent feasible.
34. Depending on actual site build out, intersection improvements may be required at
the Hospital Road (Upper Campus access)Placentia Avenue Intersection and at the
WCH (Lower Campus access) intersection. The need for these improvements shall
be assessed during subsequent traffic studies to be conducted in association with
Mitigation Measure 24.
35. As each phase of the Master Plan is constructed, the project sponsor shall provide
each new employee a packet outlining the available ridesharing services and pro-
grams and the number of the Transportation Coordinator. All new employees shall
be included in the yearly update of the trip reduction plan for Hoag Hospital', as
required by Regulation XV.
36. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for each phase of development,the
project sponsor shall provide evidence for verification by the Planning Department
that the necessary permits have been obtained from the SCAQMD for regulated
commercial equipment incorporated within each phase.
37. Prior to the issuance of grading and building permits for each phase of development,
the project proponent shall provide evidence for verification by the Planning
Department that energy efficient lighting has been incorporated into the project
design.
38. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for each phase of Master Plan
development, the project sponsor shall provide evidence that site plans incorporate
the site development requirements of Ordinance No. 91-16, as appropriate, to the
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Traffic Engineering Division and Planning Department for review and Planning
Commission approval. Requirements outlined in the Ordinance include:
1) A minimum of five percent of the provided parking at new facilities shall be
reserved for carpools. These parking places shall be located near the employee en-
trance or at other preferential locations.
2) A minimum of two bicycle lockers per 100 employers shall be provided. Addi-
tional lockers shall be provided at such time as demand warrants.
3) A minimum of one shower and two lockers shall be provided.
4) Information of transportation alternatives shall be provided to all employees.
5) A rideshare vehicle loading area shall be designated in the parking area.
6) The design of all parking facilities shall incorporate provisions for access and
parking of vanpool vehicles.
7) Bus stop improvements shall be required for developments located along arterials
where public transit exists or is anticipated to exist within five years.
The exact number of each of the above facilities within each phase of the Master
Plan would be determined during City review of grading and building permit
applications for each phase. The types and numbers of facilities required of each
phase will reflect the content of the Ordinance at the time that a permit application
is deemed complete by the Planning Department.
39. If noise levels in on-site outdoor noise sensitive use areas exceed 65 CNEI, the
project sponsor shall develop measures that will attenuate the noise to acceptable
levels for proposed hospital facilities. Mitigation through the design and construction
of a noise barrier (wall, berm, or combination wall/berm) is the most common way
of alleviating traffic noise impacts.
40. Prior to occupancy of Master Plan facilities, interior noise levels shall be monitored
to ensure that on-site interior noise levels are below 45 CNEL. If levels exceed 45
CNEI, mitigation such as window modifications shall be implemented to reduce
noise to acceptable levels.
41. Prior to issuance of a grading and or building permit the project sponsor shall
demonstrate to the City that existing noise levels associated with the on-site exhaust
fan are mitigated to acceptable levels. Similarly, the project sponsor shall demon-
strate that all noise levels generated by new mechanical equipment associated with
the Master Plan are mitigated in accordance with applicable standards.
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42. The City of Newport Beach shall send a letter to each emergency vehicle company
that delivers patients to Hoag Hospital requesting that,upon entrance to either the
Upper or Lower Campus, emergency vehicles turn off their sirens to help minimize
noise impacts to adjacent residents. Hoag Hospital will provide the City with a list
of all emergency vehicle companies that deliver patients to Hoag Hospital.
43. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits, the project sponsor shall ensure
that alandscape and irrigation plan is prepared for each building/improvement with-
in the overall Master Plan. This plan shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect. The landscape plan shall integrate and phase the installation of landscap-
ing with the proposed construction schedule. The.plan shall be subject to review by
the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department and approval by the Planning De-
partment and Public Works Department.
44. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall submit plans to the
City Planning Department which detail the lighting system for all buildings and
window systems for buildings on the western side of the Upper Campus. The systems
shall be designed and maintained in such a manner as to conceal light sources and
to minimize light spillage and glare to the adjacent residential uses. The plans shall
be prepared' and signed by a licensed electrical engineer, with a letter from the
engineer stating that, in his opinion, this requirement has been met.
45. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall submit plans to the
City Planning Department which illustrate that all mechanical equipment and trash
areas will be screened from public streets, alleys and adjoining properties.
46. Prior to issuance of building permits, the project sponsor shall submit plans which
illustrate that major mechanical equipment will not be located on the roof top of any
structure on the Lower Campus. Rather, such buildings will have clean rooftops.
Minor rooftop equipment necessary for operating purposes will comply with all
building height criteria, and shall be concealed and screened to blend into the build-
ing roof using materials compatible with building materials.
47. Prior to issuance of building or grading permits, the project sponsor shall make an
irrevocable offer to dedicate and grade the proposed linear and consolidated view
park as identified in the project description(Figure 3.2.1.) The project sponsor will
dedicate land for a 0.28 acre consolidated view park and a 0.52 acre linear view park.
48. Prior to issuance of a building permit for any lower campus structure, the project
sponsor shall prepare a study of each proposed building project to assure confor-
mance with the EIR view impact analysis and the PCDP and District Regulations,
to ensure that the visual impacts identified in the EIR are consistent with actual
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Master Plan development. This analysis shall be submitted to and approved by the
City.
49. In the event that hazardous waste is discovered during site preparation or construc-
tion, the project sponsor shall ensure that the identified hazardous waste and/or
hazardous materials are handled and disposed in the manner specified by the State
of California Hazardous Substances Control Law (Health and Safety Code Division
20,Chapter 6.5),standards established by the California Department of Health Servi-
ces, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development, and according to the
requirements of the California Administrative Code, Title 30, Chapter 22.
50. Prior to construction of structures over or near the Wilshire oil well,Project Sponsor
shall ensure that the Wilshire oil well, or any abandoned, unrecorded well or
pressure relief well, is re-abandoned to the current standards. Abandonment plans
will be submitted to DOG for approval prior to the abandonment procedures. The
City's building official shall be notified that the reabandonment was carried out
according to DOG procedures.
51. To further determine the source of the gas on the Lower Campus site, prior to
issuance of a grading permit on the Lower Campus,Project Sponsor shall collect gas
samples from the nearest fire flooding wells and at Newport Beach Townhomes and
compare the gas samples to samples taken from the Hoag gas collection wells prior
to site grading and construction.
52. A soil gas sampling and monitoring program should be considered for the areas to
be graded and/or excavated. Systematic sampling and analysis should include
methane and hydrogen sulfide gas. Samples should be taken just below the surface,
at depth intervals within the removal zone, and at a depth below the depth of actual
disturbance. (The individuals) performing this initial study may be at risk of
exposure to significant - and possibly lethal - doses of hydrogen sulfide, and should
be appropriately protected as required.)
53. A site safety plan should be developed that addresses the risks associated with
exposures to methane and hydrogen sulfide. Each individual taking part in the
sampling and monitoring program should receive training on the potential hazards
and on proper personal protective equipment. This training should be at least at the
level required by CAR 2910.120.
54. If the analysis of the initial soil gas samples show unacceptable levels of hazardous
constituents that have the potential to pose a health risk during construction
activities, additional gas collection wells should be drilled to contain and collect the
gas.
55. It is recommended that continuous monitoring for methane and hydrogen sulfide be
conducted during the disturbance of the soils and during any construction activities
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that may result in an increase in the seepage of the gases. We recommend a
continuous monitor in the immediate vicinity of the excavation, and that a personal
monitor, with an alarm, be worn by each worker with a potential for exposure.
56. A study of other hazardous constituents that may be present in quantities that pose
a health risk to exposed individuals should be evaluated prior to the initiation of the
project. These may include compounds that are directly related to petroleum, such
as benzene and toluene.
57. An initial study should be considered that characterizes the wells, the influent gas,
and the effluent of the flare. Results of samples taken in December, 1991, indicate
concentration of hydrogen sulfide on the order of 3000 ppm. This elevated
concentration, if inhaled, could be lethal. It also is likely to produce a high
concentration of sulfur dioxide as a product of its combustion. We therefore
recommend this study to characterize the gas over a period of time, to allow for
potential fluctuations in concentration and rate.
58. It is recommended that, based on this study, a scrubber system be considered to
reduce the concentration of hydrogen sulfide in the influent gas. This would
significantly reduce the risk of exposure to lethal and extremely hazardous
concentrations of hydrogen sulfide, and the potentially hazardous and toxic products
of its combustion.
59. In the event additional gases are to be collected from newly constructed collection
wells as part of a measure to reduce exposures during construction, an evaluation of
the capacity and efficiency of the present flare system should be conducted prior to
connecting any new sources.
60. An automatic relight system should be installed on the flare system to reduce the
risk of a potential release of high concentration of hydrogen sulfide. The system
should be designed with an alarm system that notifies a remote location which is
manned 24 hours per day.
61. A continuous hydrogen sulfide monitor that would give warning of a leak of
concentrations in excess of acceptable levels should be installed in the vicinity of the
flare.
62. A study of the concentration of potential hazardous constituents should be considered
for completion prior to initiation of the project to characterize the wastewater and
any risks it may pose to human health prior to development. A stormwater pollution
prevention plan should be developed to reduce the risk of the transport of hazardous
constituents from the site.
63. Evaluation of existing vent systems should be considered to determine whether there
are emissions in excess of acceptable levels being emitted into the atmosphere. Any
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additional new vents installed should be analyzed and evaluated in terms of potential
hazards or human health effects. Vents that may pose a threat to human health or
the environment should be connected to a scrubber and/or flare system.
64. If warranted based on analytical results, an air dispersion model should be
considered in order to predict the cumulative effects of the emissions.
65. The construction of new buildings and other ancillary facilities at the subject site
should include hydrogen sulfide monitoring equipment with alarms to a manned
remote location. The proposed LEL monitoring is likely to detect hazardous
concentration of methane,but will not detect unacceptable levels of hydrogen sulfide.
66. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the Project Sponsor shall ensure that the fault
traversing the site is trenched and monitored for gas prior to site grading and con-
struction. If gas monitoring indicates a potential risk during grading, additional gas
collection wells will be drilled to collect and contain the gas.
67. Prior to issuance of building permits, Project Sponsor shall submit plans to the City
of Newport Beach ensuring that all structures built on the Lower Campus are
designed for protection from gas accumulation and seepage,based on the recommen-
dations of a geotechnical engineer.
68. Project Sponsor shall submit plans to the City of Newport Beach indicating where gas
test boring will be drilled under each proposed main building site once specific
building plans are complete. Such testing shall be carried out, and test results
submitted to the City's building official, prior to issuance of grading permits. If a
major amount of gas is detected, a directionally drilled well will be permanently
completed and put into the existing gas collection system.
69. Project Sponsor shall submit plans to the Grading Engineer, City of Newport Beach,
indicating that all buildings and parking lots on the Lower Campus will be
constructed with passive gas collection systems under the foundations. Such a system
typically consists of perforated PVC pipes laid in parallel lengths below the founda-
tion. Riser type vents will be attached to light standards and building high points.
Additionally, parking lots on the Lower Campus will contain unpaved planter areas
and vertical standpipes located at the end of each length of PVC pipe. The
standpipes will serve to vent any collected gas to the atmosphere. A qualified geo-
technical firm shall be retained to design such systems.
70. Prior to issuance of building permits, Project Sponsor shall submit plans to the
Building Department, City of Newport Beach, demonstrating that all buildings on the
Lower Campus are sealed from gas migration. Such sealing may be installed by the
use of chlorinated polyethylene sheeting or similar approved system.
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71. Prior to issuance of building permits, Project Sponsor shall submit plans to the City
of Newport Beach Building and Fire Departments demonstrating that all buildings
on the Lower Campus will be equipped with methane gas sensors. Such sensors will
be installed in areas of likely accumulation, such as utility or other seldom used
rooms. Sensors can monitor on a continuous basis, and can be tied into fire alarm
systems for 24 hour surveillance.
72. To avoid possible accumulation of gas in utility or other seldom used service or
storage rooms, Project Sponsor shall submit plans to the City of Newport Beach
Building Department prior to issuance of building permits indicating that such rooms
are serviced by the buildings' central air conditioning system(or an otherwise positive
ventilation system that circulates and replaces the air in such rooms on a continuous
basis).
73. During construction, Project Sponsor shall ensure that an explosimeter is used to
monitor methane levels and percentage range. Additionally,construction contractors
shall be required to have a health and safety plan that includes procedures for work-
er/site safety for methane. If dangerous levels of methane are discovered, construc-
tion in the vicinity shall stop, the City of Newport Beach Fire Department shall be
notified and appropriate procedures followed in order to contain the methane to ac-
ceptable and safe levels.
74. The Project Sponsor may remove the flare system, contain the gas and utilize the gas
for Lower Campus facilities. During the containment process and removal of the
flare, the project sponsor shall ensure that methane levels are monitored throughout
the project area to ensure that this transition does not create an upset in methane
levels or create odors or risk of explosion.
75. To the satisfaction of the City building official, the Project Sponsor shall expand
existing hazardous infectious,radiological disposal facilities to add additional storage
areas as necessary to accommodate the additional waste to be generated by the
expanded facilities.
76. The Project Sponsor shall provide evidence to the Planning Director that measures
to ensure implementation and continued compliance with all applicable SCAQMD
Air Toxic Rules, specifically Rules 1401, 1403, 1405 and 1415, are being carried out.
77. In conjunction with the �"rSteai mar&.x'�ure adilifiat(
expaesien, the Project Sponsor will place the overhead power lines located west o
the Upper Campus underground if feasible.
78. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, emergency fire access to the site shall be
approved by the City Public Works and Fire Departments.
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79. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project sponsor shall demonstrate that
final design of the project shall provide for the incorporation of water-saving devices
for project lavatories and other water-using facilities. The project sponsor will also
comply with any other City adopted water conservation policies.
80. Prior to issuance of grading permits, a master plan of water and sewer facilities shall
be prepared for the site. The project sponsor shall verify the adequacy of existing
water and sewer facilities and construct any modifications or facilities necessitated
by the proposed project development.
81. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project sponsor shall demonstrate, to
the satisfaction of the City Fire Department,that all buildings shall be equipped with
fire suppression systems.
82. Prior to issuance of building permits, the project sponsor shall demonstrate to the
City Fire Department that all existing and new access roads surrounding the project
site shall be designated as fire lanes, and no parking shall be permitted unless the
accessway meets minimum width requirements of the Public Works and Fire
Departments. Parallel parking on one side may be permitted if the road is a
minimum 32 feet in width.
83. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall demonstrate to the
City that the thermal integrity of new buildings are improved with automated time
clocks or occupant sensors to reduce the thermal load.
84. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall demonstrate to the
City that window glazing,wall insulation, and efficient ventilation methods have been
incorporated into building designs.
85. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall demonstrate that
building designs incorporate efficient heating units and other appliances, such as
water heater, cooking equipment, refrigerators, furnaces and boiler units.
86. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall incorporate into
building designs, where feasible, passive solar designs and solar heaters.
87. The project sponsor shall ensure that all cut material is disposed of at either an
environmentally cleared development site or a certified landfill. Also, all material
exported off site shall be disposed of at an environmentally certified development
cleared landfill with adequate capacity.
88. In conjunction with the application for a grading permit, the project sponsor shall
submit a construction phasing and traffic control plan for each phase of development.
This plan would identify the estimated number of truck trips and measures to assist
truck trips and truck movement in and out of the local street system (i.e., flagmen,
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signage, etc.). This plan shall consider scheduling operations affecting traffic during
off-peak hours, extending the construction period and reducing the number of pieces
of equipment used simultaneously. The plan will be reviewed and approved by the
City Traffic Engineer prior to issuance of the grading permit.
89. The project sponsor shall ensure that all haul routes for import or export materials
shall be approved by the City Traffic Engineer and procedures shall conform with
Chapter 15 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Such routes shall be included
in the above construction traffic plan.
90. The project sponsor shall provide advance written notice of temporary traffic disrup-
tions to affected areas, businesses and the public. This notice shall be provided at
least two weeks prior to disruptions.
91. The project sponsor shall ensure that construction activities requiring more than
oauf truck (i.e., multiple axle vehicle) trips per hour, such as excavation and con-
crete pours, shall be limited between June 1 and September 1 to avoid traffic
conflicts with beach and tourist traffic.
At all other times, such activities shall be limited to
lea truck (i.e., multiple axle vehi le) rips per hour unle§s otherwise approved by
the City traffic engineer. au geitib otts w � io�r8�p teui3li �
eparmn ad�ifiati xesltnns xnxy beliecT 3f ttaflfa Gnuestlottxnblem
92. The project sponsor shall ensure that all trucks used for hauling material shall be
covered to minimize material loss during transit.
93. Project sponsor shall ensure that all project related grading shall be performed in
accordance with the City of Newport Beach Grading Ordinance which contains
procedures and requirements relative to dust control, erosion and siltation control,
noise, and other grading related activities.
94. Prior to issuance of grading permits, the project sponsor shall demonstrate com-
pliance with SCAQMD Rule 403 which will require watering during the morning and
evening prior to or after earth moving operations. To further reduce dust generation,
grading should not occur when wind speeds exceed 25 miles per hour (MPH), and
soil binders on SCAQMD approved chemical stabilizers should be spread on con-
struction sites or unpaved areas. Additional measures to control fugitive dust include
street sweeping of roads used by construction vehicles, reduction of speeds on all
unpaved roads to 15 miles per hours, suspension of operations during first and
second stage smog alerts, and wheel washing before construction vehicles leave the
site.
95. Prior to issuance of any grading and building permit, the project sponsor shall submit
a Trip Reduction Plan for construction crew members. This plan shall identify
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measures,such as ride-sharing and transit incentives, to reduce vehicle miles traveled
by construction crews. The plan shall be reviewed and approved by the City Traffic
Engineer.
96. The project sponsor shall ensure that low emission mobile and stationary equipment
is utilized during construction, and low sulfur fuel is utilized in stationary equipment,
when available. Evidence of this fact shall be provided to the City of Newport Beach
prior to issuance of any grading or building permit.
97. The project sponsor shall ensure that all internal combustion engines associated with
construction activities shall be fitted with properly maintained mufflers and kept in
proper tune.
98. The project sponsor shall ensure that construction activities are conducted in accor-
dance with Newport Beach Municipal Code, which limits the hours'of construction
and excavation work to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on weekdays, and 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. on Saturdays. No person shall,while engaged in construction, remodeling, dig-
ging, grading, demolition, painting, plastering or any other related building activity,
operate any tool, equipment or machine in a manner that produces loud noise that
disturbs, or could disturb, a person of normal sensitivity who works or resides in the
vicinity, on any Sunday or any holiday.
99.
r
be
Tspeeh-e pro ct spons€sr S1#cn11 depc
M6 .W Q dow account"e��1�is d !�'# iy o� ewv�axt Leh il4,i ? £ur the
�ropwg ttf defraying 5QVo of the osts of-the plar{ned pedestdan/bigdo brides au
itpe or Avenue. ii'the actual cost o£the bridge is greater(hark estitr teal the sux�
itaUl be c4rtsidered to be She f ti ligdtlort tr£the spital >f �ast of tb
ridge is tess, the City shy-rdwI4 fto differwo to tho hospital, 'lwltis�eptlsir s
made prior to the issuance of the ixtitial mass grading permit the bzcyrd�e
pedestrian bridgd is t constructed by the,!Aty with 101 ars;?tlfrs a tt3r $ litcl
x ii d. ry the ity. 1 z�sp*tali
100. Roof top mechanical equipment screening on the emergency room expansion shall
not extend closer than fifteen feet from the west edge of the structure and no closer
than ten feet from the edge of the structure on any other side.
101. Noise from the emergency room expansion roof top mechanical equipment shall not
exceed 55 dBA at the property line.
102. The project sponsor shall pay 75% of the cost of planting thirty 24 inch ficus trees
(or the equivalent) in the berm between the service road and Villa Balboa southerly
of the tennis courts. Planting shall occur on Villa Balboa property.
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103. Use of the heliport/helipad shall be limited to emergency medical purposes or the
transportation of critically ill patients in immediate need of medical care not avail-
able at Hoag Hospital. Helicopters shall, to the extent feasible,arrive at, and depart
from the helipad, from the northeast, to mitigate noise impacts on residential units
to the west and south.
104. For any building subject to the issuance of the building permit by the Office of the
State Architect, Hoag Hospital shall submit to the State Architect a letter from the
i City of Newport Beach indicating that review of the construction plans has been
completed and that the plans are in compliance with all City requirements.
105. Wetlands mitigation, as required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and/or the
California Coastal Commission,shallbc at a ratio of 1.5:1 for those areas determined
by the permitting agencies as subject to mitigation requirements. a t IN#"--aff b�
��Cif'l�e�i't`��"-t��t mitigation s#�1 occur within, the corporate
boundaries of the City of Newport Beach or its westerly Sphere-of-Influence.
w ga att� ,pectic ait�"d�t�is Ica �pntr'�u�ii�i�"a7�vi` "clrn�" ief
�`la�rtf�,e�,,-,.,t�ttt vr���the J.ac1t't�,f�pa�o�rx�t��titigat�bn t;�t��� le'�kt�J
106. Non-vehicular activities, such as the operation of the sterilizer and trash compactor,
which occur in the vicinity of the service/access road shall'be operated only between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily.
B. Amendment No 744
Adopt Resolution No. recommending City Council approval of Amendment No.
744.
C. Development Agnment No. 5
Findings:
1. That the Development Agreement is in compliance with California Government
Code Section 65864 et seq, and Newport Beach Municipal Code Chapter 15.45.
2. That adoption of the Development Agreement would not preclude the City from
conducting future discretionary reviews in connection with the project, nor would it
prevent the City from imposing conditions or requirements to mitigate significant
impacts identified in such reviews provided that the measures do not render the
project infeasible.
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Condition:
1. Once every 12 months from the date of execution of the Development Agreement,
the project proponent or his successor in interest shall prepare and submit for review
by the City Council a report demonstrating compliance with the terms of the
Agreement, as required by Section 15.45.070 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
The Agreement shall be for a term of�8 years.
2. That the initial mass grading of the lower campus site shall be accomplished in a
single increment. This initial site preparation work shall include the final grading for
the park, the installation of the crib wall and the roadbed preparation of the service
road.
3. That upon completion of the initial mass grading of the lower campus,Hoag Hospital
shall install interim landscaping for the purpose of controlling erosion, siltation and
the production of dust in a manner acceptable to the City Grading Engineer and the
Parks, Beaches and Recreation Department.
4.
".0 'plt m�ect�� t•shallASFpasi i iis' esc 6 &66
iista�xUa lei Wt Ct"ty�ewpoxt U ath$ OOD for th'e pfnpnse of defraYing 50
of the 40%of the planned pedestri"jbicycie bridge over Superior AvOnun. If the
actuaf cost of the bridge is greater thart estimated,the sum shall be considered to bd
the nhligatiort of the hospit 'the actual cast of the bzidga is less, the 0
shall refund the difference to the hoslsital. l'itis deposit slta0-be made.prlur to th
40000
of the inittl �uass grading pert: l his tledsit shall be madefior to the
Ssuans the init mass perxnit f£the hlccleJ pdestrlatx bridge is
struetedy the.City witbiu 1iTye2x ttteAenti sr�m sTt1t t ?effet l 'tI?ek
e asp�tal, ...
5. Hoag Hospital shall desigtrgrade, ' the 0.8 acre linear park
subject to the acceptance and approval of the City Grading Engineer z the Parks
Beaches and Recreation and > e.P w
`slia"ll"fW-dedkif d-6 die Cif+ as appioved"14..die- ty... . .. icilK A e ti€aualty; tEte
Rovital shall Undo write the lqasts of park design "d impmveftnt io a m
cce_ table the Part;l ches and r reatio Co ►issiutt zd t iLyCupnc i
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D. TraMc Study No. 81
Findings:
1. That a Traffic Study has been prepared which analyzes the impact of the proposed
project on the morning and afternoon peak hour traffic and circulation system in
accordance with Chapter 15.40 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and City
Council,Policy $4.
2. That the traffic study indicates that the project will neither cause nor make worse an
unsatisfactory level of service on any major, primary-modified, or primary street.
E. Variance M. 1180
Findings:
1. It has been demonstrated that the traffic to be generated by the proposed Maximum
FAR use will not exceed that which would be generated if a use generating 60 trip
ends per 1,000 sq.ft. per day and 3 trip ends per 1,000 sq.ft. at peak hour, were
developed at a floor area ratio of 0.5. Traffic generation has been determined in
accordance with City Council Policy S-1. A 0.5 FAR on the lower campus would
result in development of 427,104 square feet. Therefore, the Hoag Hospital lower
campus is allowed a 0.65 FAR if the lower campus project does not exceed 25,626
average daily trips (427.104 x 60 = 25,626) or 1,281.3 peak hour trips (427.104.x 3 =
1,281.3). Based on-the lower campus trip rates defined in the traffic studies, the daily
traffic generated by the lower campus project (including the existing cancer center
and child care facility) is 14,489 trips, the AM peak hour traffic is 767 trips and the
PM peak hour traffic is 964 trips.
2. The projections of traffic to be generated utilize standard traffic generation rates
generally applied to a use of the type proposed per City Council Policy S-1 in that
standard trip rates for the variety of hospital uses were utilized for the traffic
analysis.
3. The building tenants will be restricted to the uses upon which the traffic equivalency
was based since the uses permitted by the P-C Text are those upon which the traffic
analysis was based.
4. The proposed use and physical improvements are such that the approved project
would not readily lend itself to conversion to a higher traffic generating use since
hospital structures are not readily convertible to other land uses.
S. The increased development, including above grade covered parking, will not create
abrupt changes in scale between the proposed development and development in the
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surrounding area since the increased FAR is lower than that permitted in surround-
ing residential areas. The heights of the buildings are similar to the Villa Balboa
structures and are also similar in height to other commercial development on Coast
Highway.
6. That the proposed use and structures, including above grade covered parking, are
compatible with the surrounding area in that Hoag Hospital has been established in
the area for many years. As noted in No. 5 above, the heights of the buildings
proposed are compatible with the area.
7. The increased development, including above grade covered parking, will not result
in significant impairment of public views since a complex set of height restrictions are
proposed to address view preservation and enhancement from the existing
bicycle/pedestrian path between Villa Balboa/Sea Faire and the lower campus. The
height limits proposed would establish a set of height zones which are designed to
allow the greatest height of buildings which would not result in significant view
impacts. Additional restrictions to the permitted height limits for the upper campus
are also proposed, which currently is in the 375 foot height limitation zone.
A computer view analysis was prepared as part of the environmental review process
to assess the impact to views. This study reveals that the height limits proposed
generally result in preservation or enhancement of views.
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WOLIM-90-Mmfted to
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The height zones proposed for the upper campus area are a substantial reduction
from the existing height limit of 375 feet.
8. That the site is physically suitable for the development proposed, including above
grade covered parking,taking into consideration site characteristics including,but not
limited to, slopes, submerged areas, and sensitive resources, since the Hoag Hospital
lower campus is adjacent to the hospital facility which has been in existence for many
years. As concluded by the Environmental Impact Report, there are no environmen-
tal effects engendered by the project which cannot be mitigated to a level of
insignificance.
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Condition:
i. Prior to the issuance of any building or grading permits on the lower campus, Hoag
Hospital shall record a covenant, the form and content of which is acceptable to the
City Attorney, committing the applicant and all successors-in-interest to use of the
property for the hospital uses envisioned in the Master Plan.
PLT. \PC\AMD\3A744.FRC
• Attachment 2
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH RECOMMENDING
APPROVAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF AN AMEND-
MENT RE-ZONING THE PROPERTY COMMONLY
KNOWN AS HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTE-
RIAN FROM THE A-P-H AND U DISTRICTS TO THE P-C
(PLANNED COMMUNITY) DISTRICT, AMENDING
CHAPTER 2om OF THE NEWPORT BEACH MUNICIPAL
CODE TO REVISE THE HEIGHT LIMITATION ZONES
MAP AND THE LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF THE 26/35
FOOT HEIGHT LIMITATION DISTRICT AND ADOPTING
PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
(PLANNING COMMISSION AMENDMENT NO. 744)
WHEREAS, as part of the development and implementation of the Newport
Beach General Plan the Land Use Element has been prepared; and
WHEREAS,the Newport Beach Municipal Code provides specific procedures
for the implementation of Planned Community zoning for properties within the City of
Newport Beach; and
WHEREAS, implementation of the project will preserve and increase public
access and views of the ocean consistent with the policies and intent of the Local Coastal
Program, Land Use Plan; and
WHEREAS, the increased building height would result in more public visual
open space and views than is required by the height by the basic height limit in any zone,
with particular attention given to the location of the structures on the lot, the percentage
of ground cover, and the treatment of all setback and open areas since the fundamental
design of the height limits established is to provide for the preservation and enhancement
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of public views from the existing pedestrian/bicycle trail on the southerly property line of
Villa Balboa. The basic height limit of the lower campus would allow for the construction
of 32 foot high buildings on the upper pad level of the lower campus site. The height zone
system provides for location sensitive height limits. Other provisions of the P-C Text in
regards to landscaping and the enhanced setback and articulation requirements described
above, will assure the quality treatment of setback and open space areas; and
WHEREAS, the increased building height will. result in a more desirable
architectural treatment of the buildings and a stronger and more appealing visual character
of the area than is required by the basic height limit in any zone. The increased building
height will allow for taller structures which, if subject to the enhanced setback and
articulation requirement described in the previous section, will result in a more desirable
'architectural treatment in that stronger and more varied horizontal and vertical articulation
will be required; and
WHEREAS, the increased building height will not result in undesirable or
abrupt scale relationships being created between the structures and existing developments
or open spaces, since particular attention has been given to the total bulk of the structures
including both horizontal requirements. The provisions of the P-C Text work in concert to
create a development envelope which insures that no undesirable or abrupt scale
relationships will result from implementation of the project. These include,height limits
designed to preserve and enhance public views, enhanced setback and vertical and
horizontal articulation requirements, and landscaping requirements. The total bulk of the
building is specifically limited by the building bulk limits defined in .the Newport Beach
General Plan; and
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WHEREAS,the structures will have no more floor area than could have been
otherwise achieved. The development standards will assure compliance with the General
Plan intensity limits; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Planned Community District Regulations are
consistent with the Newport Beach General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed project meets the criteria of the Traffic Phasing
Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, an Environmental Impact Report has been prepared for the
project consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the State
CEQA Guidelines, and the information contained therein has been considered by the
Planning Commission in making its recommendation to the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of
the City of Newport Beach does hereby recommend to the City Council an amendment to
rezone the property known as Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian from the A-P-H and
U Districts to the P-C (Planned Community) District, amending Chapter 20.02 of the.
Newport Beach Municipal Code to revise the Height Limitation Zones Map and the legal
description of the 26/35 Foot Height Limitation District to place the lower campus wholly
within the 32/50 Foot Height Limitation District,and adopting Planned Community District
Regulations described as Planning Commission Amendment No. 744 as shown on Exhibit
1 attached, and as modified below:
1. Item 10 on Page 3 shall be amended to add that landscaping of
exposed slopes shall be installed within 30 days of the completion
of grading.
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2. The definition of Site Area for the purposes of determining
development area on Page 5 shall be revised to define Gross
Site Area as the parcel area after dedications.
3. The statistical analysis on Page 10 shall be revised to reduce the
allowed lower campus and total development by 22,651 square
feet required by the deletion of the 0.8 acre park dedication
area from the floor area calculations. Additionally,the building
bulk limit shall be specified as 0.90 for all structures including
above grade covered parking on the lower campus.
4. Section CA on Page 15 shall be revised to include area D.
5. Section C.S. on Page 15 shall be revised to delete area D.
6. The Development Criteria Map shall be revised to place height
zones D and G into the 25 (45) height limit.
7. Section D.1.A on Page 15 shall be revised to define the upper
campus western service road boundary setback as being the
easterly edge of the existing service road ...:" `' `H4 ff
Hinitatien that the efitieal criuricii-aaQisiv" not eMen-d
beyend the westedy line of the exis��-
8. Section D.2. on Page 17 shall be revised as follows:
The setback on West Coast Highway ?� ps t
gn4)ball be 21 ,t As4ellews:
'.
in heiglA)l
ors
a , , ..et
l�itta>��v�rtl"r,�l acu� au s��1 requlro�" b�llci�n"""
,6asterly of the sipal rwiNU 150 feet of the West Coast Ht hws
�ran ��fpilows�
ufV)dov to I8revi "ui&ei tt u�o� i iat xti tC dai3i
inquired. if the 1st flor exceeds 18 feet in height,It Shs11 be
�&R� t t�the articulation requirements af'the 2xid Flopr1
u-Flaox(i 1a Vf-bi liieiAt)<A mitil u—m WZ -07- g
ltling frontage shall be m3foulatetl in such 4 *=61'
esuli in an ave rags 2nd Roar setback of—fee�q
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' ��'ivax "�"ove: " nizrafstti�xri� iif`" �u" "i�s'e fiui�
ar Qar� e s arlc Of Mann"ato in such a #teet as to r st Ct n
0.66ack bfilr+est f ive"s"�y pf'4 e s # C
tztillt Afeep
In addition,vertical articulation shall be requirednr tirt"tiixig
rff t y��'4an-�Mor buildings within f50 feet
of the West Coast Highway frontage, as follows:
pff�iii r:"l x"tti S"fedi tfi he Pif'n additiurtal'ifflav
toga od, if the,Ist P70or exceeds 19 fea iu helou It sball PO
i4-1j t tt�OT ardcwadrirt requ rexnettts' the t:tt aMs
2M Ind0 •( ' ,5K41'Q£"Elie
braiding frontage shall be- ardmiated In such a wafter as to
r��t in an avers 2nd floor sethack of 40 feetR
�i`"
ontage shah be 4rtfaftted in such Manner as to restttt i�
erafge r t flooraxKi a aw i et xa k,of 4S�e�£�
_b
rc i�ir
filaft of the building wall shall be vafied in this w-ey-.-
.,.. .. ...v,........ .�..... •r.w ..., 1. y it . -.
it t+ dex fo avoid any fuure stcares to s { that
Poet of West Coast Mgh y)fmru preseutittg an nttae000"
linear mass,no single stmcture shalt he gireater*an 250 unear
£eft in vAdth, Additionally, Zt141.a of the linear frontage within
150 feet of West Coast f�ig�x?a�wall b opea Ltd;yli eg pig
These requirements may be altered for individual buildings, if
requested by the hospital, through the site plan review process
defined in Section IX.
9. Sections D.3. and 4. on Page 17 shall be consolidated and the
Newport Boulevard setback shall be defined as 25 feet.
10. Section D.5 on Page 17 shall be renumbered to DA
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11. Section F. on Page 17 small be revised to read as follows:
Prior to the issuance of building permits, the project sponsor
shall submit plans which illustrate that major mechanical
located on the roof of any i not be loc struc
ture on
equipment coil
r such buildings will have clean
the Lower Campus. Rather, g
rooftops. Minor rooftop equipment necessary for operating
purposes will comply with all building height criteria, and shall
be concealed and screened to blend into the building roof using
materials compatible with roofing materials.
12. Item J. shall be added on Page 18, as follows:
Mechanical and Trash Enclosures
Prior to issuance of a building permit, the project sponsor shall
submit plans to the City Planning Department which illustrate
that all mechanical equipment and trash areas will be screened
from public streets, alleys and adjoining properties.
13. Item H shall be added on Page 18, as follows:
Internal Circulation
Y
1. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit for any of the
proposed Master Plan facilities, the project sponsor shall
implement a pilot program that controls usage of the
Upper and Lower Campus service roads during non-
working hours. Such controls may include requesting
that the majority of vendors deliver products (other than
emergency
•00 a.m.
working hours i.e.7.products) g
P )duringwo
to 8:00 p.m.), signage to restrict use of the road by
Hospital employees, physicians, patie
nts and visitors
P
during non-working hours and other methods to restrict
d g
g
use. The Hospital will also request that vendors not
deliver (i.e. scheduled and routine deliveries) on the
weekends.
ll
This restriction specifically applies to scheduled and
routine deliveries. The results of this program will be
submitted to the City prior to the issuance of the grading
permit. If such results indicate that such controls do not
significantly impact the operations of the Hospital, and
provided that requests for specified vendor delivery
times is consistent with future Air Quality Management
Plan procedures, the City will require that the program
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be implemented as hospital policy. If operation impacts
are significant, other mitigation measures will be investi-
gated at that time to reduce service road impacts to the
adjacent residential units.
2. The lower campus service road shall include provisions
for controlled access to limit usage to physicians and
staff, and service vehicles.
14. Item I. shall be added on Page 18, as follows:
Loading Dock
Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for any
building or expansion of 10,000 square feet or more on the
upper campus, with the exception of the expansion of the
emergency room previously authorized by'the City, the project
sponsor shall submit an architectural and acoustical study
assessing the feasibility and sound attenuation implications of
enclosing the loading dock areas. If enclosure is determined to
be physically feasible and effective in reducing noise impacts
along the service access road, enclosure shall be required prior
to the issuance of building or grading permits on the upper
campus (except the aforementioned emergency room expan-
sion). The plans for the emergency room expansion shall
include the submittal of a similar study. Any enclosure required
pursuant to this requirement may encroach into any required
setback upon the review and approval of a Modification as set
forth in Chapter 20.81 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
z en a
}6 The development Criteria Map on Page 16 shall be revised to
reflect the aforementioned changes.
341fl. Section IX shall be added:
SITE PLAN REVIEW.
A. PURPOSE. The City Council finds that development on
the West Coast Highway frontage of the lower campus of Hoag
Hospital may have the potential to affect the aesthetics of the
West Newport area as viewed from surrounding arterial
roadways. The effect of this section is to establish a Site Plan
Review requirement by the Planning Commission for certain
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individual projects which are proposed by the hospital to differ
from the setback, horizontal and vertical articulation require-
ments as set forth in Section V.D.2.to insure that these projects
conform with the objectives of the General Plan and the Master
Plan for Hoag Hospital.
B. FINDINGS. The City finds, determines and declares
that the establishment of Site Plan Review procedures con-
tained in this section promotes the health, safety, and general
welfare of the community by ensuring that the development of
Hoag Hospital proceeds in a manner which will not result In
inadequate and poorly planned landscape areas, excessive
building bulk on arterial roadways, inappropriate placement of
structures and impairment of the benefits of occupancy and use
of existing properties in the area.
C. APPLICATION. Site Plan Review approval shall be
obtained prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit
for any new structure or the addition to an existing structure
which does not conform to the provisions of Section V.D.2.
D. PLANS AND DIAGRAMS TO BE SUBMITTED. The
following plans and diagrams shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission for approval:
(1) A plot plan, drawn to scale, showing the arrange-
ment of buildings, driveways, pedestrian ways,
off-street parking and off-street loading areas,
landscaped areas, signs, fences and walks. The
plot plan shall show the location of entrances and
exits, and the direction of traffic flow into and
out of off-street parking and loading areas,the lo-
cation of each parking space and loading space,
and areas for turning and maneuvering vehicles.
The plot plan shall indicate how utility and
drainage are to be provided.
(2) A landscape plan, drawn to scale, showing the
locations of existing trees proposed to be re-
moved and proposed to be retained; and indicat-
ing the amount, type, and location of landscaped
areas, planting beds and plant materials with
adequate provisions for irrigation.
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(3) Grading plans when necessary to ensure develop-
ment properly related to the site and to surround-
ing properties and structures.
(4) Scale drawings of exterior lighting showing size,
location, materials, intensity and relationship to
adjacent streets and properties.
(5) Architectural drawings, renderings or sketches,
drawn to scale, showing all elevations of the
proposed buildings and structures as they will
appear upon completion.
(6) Any other plans,diagrams,drawings or additional
information necessary to adequately consider the
proposed development and to determine compli-
ance with the purposes of this chapter.
E. FEE. The applicant shall pay a fee as established by
Resolution of the City Council to the City with each application
for Site Plan Review under this chapter.
F. STANDARDS. In addition to the general purposes set
forth in sub-section B, in order to carry out the purposes of this
chapter as established by said section, the site plan review
procedures established by this Section shall be applied accord-
ing to and in compliance with the following standards, when
applicable:
(1) The development is in compliance with all other
provisions of the Planned Community Develop-
ment Criteria and District Regulations (P-C
Text);
(2) Development shall be compatible with the char-
acter of the neighborhood and surrounding sites
and shall not be detrimental to the orderly and
harmonious development of the surroundings and
of the City;
(3) Development shall be sited and designed to
maximize the aesthetic quality of the project as
viewed from surrounding roadways and proper-
ties, with special consideration given to the mass
and bulk of buildings and the streetscape on West
Coast Highway;
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(4) Site plan and layout of buildings, parking areas,
pedestrian and vehicular access ways,landscaping
and other site features shall give proper consider-
ation to functional aspects of site development.
G. PUBLIC HEARING-REQUIRED NOTICE. A.public
hearing shall be held on all Site Plan Review applications.
Notice of such hearing shall be mailed not less than ten (10)
days before the hearing date, postage prepaid, using addresses
from the last equalized assessment roll or, alternatively, from
such other records as contain more recent addresses, to owners
of property within a radius of three hundred ,(300) feet of the
exterior boundaries of the subject property. It shall be the
responsibility of the applicant to obtain and provide to the City
the names and addresses of owners as required by this Section.
In addition to the mailed notice, such hearing shall be posted
in not less than two conspicuous places on or close to the
property at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing.
H. . ACTION BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION. If all
applicable standards established by this Section are met, the
Planning Commission shall approve the development. Condi-
tions may be applied when the proposed development does not
comply with applicable standards and shall be such as to bring
said development into conformity.
If the development is disapproved,the Commission shall specify
the standard or standards that are not met.
A Site Plan Review decision of the Planning Commission shall
be subject to review by the City Council either by appeal, or
upon its own motion, or upon the request of the Commission.
The action of the Commission on any Site Plan Review shall be
final and effective twenty-one (21) days following the Commis-
sion action thereon unless, within the twenty-one (21) day
appeal period an appeal in writing has been filed by the
applicant, or any other person, the Commission has requested
a review of its decision, or unless the City Council, not more
than twenty-one (21) days after the Commission action, on its
own motion, elects to review and act on the action of the
Commission, unless the applicant consents to an extension of
time. The City Council may affirm, reverse or modify the
decision. Such action by the City Council shall be final.
I. APPEAL TO THE CITY COUNCIL. Any Site Plan
Review decision of the Commission may be appealed to the
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City Council by the applicant or any other person, at any time
within twenty-one (21) days after the date of the Commission
decision. An appeal to the City Council shall be taken by filing
a letter of appeal in duplicate, with the Planning Department.
Such letter shall set forth the grounds upon which the appeal is
based and shall be accompanied by a fee as established by
Resolution of the City Council.
J. ACTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL. An appeal shall
be heard and acted on by the City Council, and the City
Council may affirm, reverse or modify the decision of the
Commission. The decision of the City Council is final.
K EXPIRATION AND REVOCATION OF SITE PLAN
REVIEW APPROVALS.
(1) Expiration. Any Site Plan Review granted in
accordance with the terms of this Title shall
expire within 24 months from the date of approv-
al if a building permit has not been issued prior
to the expiration date and subsequently con-
struction is diligently pursued until completion,
unless at the time of approval the Planning
Commission has specified a different period of
time.
(2) Violation of Terms. Any Site Plan Review
granted in accordance with the terms of this Title
may be revoked if any of the conditions or terms
of such Site Plan Review are violated or if any
law or ordinance is violated in connection there-
with.
(3) Hearing. The Planning Commission shall hold a
hearing on any proposed revocation after giving
written notice to the permittee at least ten days
prior to the hearing, and shall submit its recom-
mendations to the City Council. The City Coun-
cil shall act thereon within 60 days after receipt
of the recommendation of the Planning Commis-
sion.
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ADOPTED this _day of . 1992, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES
NOES
ABSENT
BY
Gary J. Di Sano,
CHAIRMAN
BY
Norma Glover,
SECRETARY
Attachment: Exhibit 1
PL1`...PC\AMD\A744.RM
HLCaunnenb o
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STRAW VOTE CHECKLIST:
Issue 1: Site Area.
Staff has suggested a change to the proposed P-C Text (No. 2), as follows:
The definition of Site Area for the purposes of determining development area on
Page 5 shall be revised to define Gross Site Area as the parcel area after
dedications.
Hoag Hospital disagrees with the elimination of the park dedication area from the definition
of Gross Site Area.
Shall the definition of gross site area include the area to be dedicated to the City for the
view park? Yes ❑
No ❑
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Issue 2: Service road noise studies and restrictions.
Staff has suggested as an environmental mitigation measure (No. h5 and dh dddltibiltd
provision in the P-C 'Text (No. 13) the Ibilowing Piovisiriti:
Prior to issuance of a grading permit for any of the proposed Mntler Plan
facilities, the project sponsor shall impleinent a pilot program that monkors Arid
manages usage of the Upper and Lower Campus seWice roads dating non-
working hours. Such controls may include requesting that the inajotiry of vendors
deliverproducts (other than emtergency produets)during working hours 7.•06
a.m.to 8.00 p.m.), signage'to restrict use of the road by hospital employees,phy-
sicians, patients and visitors during non-working hours, and otter riethdds by
which to restrict use. The hospital will also request that vendors not deliver(Le.,
scheduled and routine deliveries) on the weekends.
This restriction specifically applies to scheduled and routine deliveries. ?'lie re-
sults of this program will be submitted to the City for review prior to issuance of
the grading permit. If such results indicate that such controls signiftcantly impact
the operations of the hospital, and provided that requests for specified vendor
delivery times is consistent with future Air Quality Management Plan procedures,
the City would require that the program be implemented as hospital policy. If
operation impacts are significant, other mitigation measures would be investigated
at that time to reduce service road impacts to the adjacent TesideritiaT units.
Hoag Hospital disagrees with the imposition of this provision.
Shall this measure be required in the environmental mitigation measures and the P-C Text?
Yes ❑
No ❑
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Issue 3: Building Heights Near Cancer Center.
Staff has suggested various changes (Nos. 4, 5, and 6) to the P-C Text and development
criteria map which would lower the height limits near the cancer center. The primary
change is as follows:
The Development Criteria Map shall be revised to place height zones D and G
into the 25 (45) height limit.
Hoag Hospital disagrees with the lowering of height limits from those originally proposed
for zones D and G.
Shall the height limits in zones D and G be established at 25 (45)?
Yes ❑
No ❑
Issue 4: Sound Attenuation Study for Loading Docks.
Staff has suggested a change to the P-C Text (No. 14), as follows:
Loading Docks
Prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for any building or expansion
of 10,000 square feet or more on the upper campus, with the exception of the
expansion of the emergency room previously authorized by the City, the project
sponsor shall submit an architectural and acoustical study assessing the feasibility
and sound attenuation implications of enclosing the loading dock areas. If
enclosure is determined to be physically feasible and effective in reducing noise
impacts along the service access road, enclosure shall be required prior to the
issuance of building or grading permits on the upper campus (except the
aforementioned emergency room expansion). The plans for the emergency room
expansion shall include the submittal of a similar study. Any enclosure required
pursuant to this requirement may encroach into any required setback upon the
review and approval of a Modification as set forth in Chapter 20.81 of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Hoag Hospital disagrees with this requirement.
Shall this measure be required in the P-C Text?
Yes ❑
No 0
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Issue S. West Side Upper Campus Setback.
Staff has provided in various reports two options for the setback on the west side of the
upper campus. These options are the easterly side of the existing service access road or the
westerly line of the existing tower.
Hoag Hospital,has agreed to a setback of the easterly line of the service access road.
What shall be the setback for the critical care surgery addition?
The easterly line of the service access road ❑
The westerly line of the existing tower 4
Issue 6: Term of Development Agreement.
Staff has suggested as a condition (No. 1) of the Development Agreement the following
provision:
The Agreement shall be for a term of 25 years.
Hoag Hospital would agree to a term of 30 years.
What shall be the term of the Development Agreement?
20 years ❑
25 years ❑
30 years ❑
40 years ❑
r1 0 0
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Issue 7: West Coast Highway Setbacks and Articulation Requirements.
Staff has suggested detailed building setback and building articulation requirements as
revisions to the P-C Text (No. 8). As discussed in the staff report, after discussions with the
hospital, staff has modified its original suggestion as follows:
The setback on West Coast Highway easterly of the hospital entry signal shall be
a minimum of 20 feet.
In addition, vertical articulation shall be required for buildings easterly of the
signal within 150 feet of the West Coast Highway frontage, as follows:
1st Floor. Up to 18 feet in height no additional articulation is required If the
1st floor exceeds 18 feet in height, it shall be subject to the articulation
requirements of the 2nd Floor.
2nd Floor (up to 32' in height): A minimum of 25% of the building frontage
shall be articulated in such a manner as to result in an average 2nd floorsetback
of 25 feet.
3rd Floor and above. A minimum of 25% of the building frontage shall be
articulated in such a manner as to result in an average 3rd floor and above
setback of 30 feet.
The setback on West Coast Highway westerly of the hospital entry signal shall be
a minimum of 35 feet.
In addition, vertical articulation shall be required for buildings westerly of the
signal within 150 feet of the West Coast Highway frontage, as follows:
1st Floor. Up to 18 feet in height no additional articulation is required If the
1st floor exceeds 18 feet in height, it shall be subject to the articulation
requirements of the 2nd Floor.
2nd Floor (up to 32' in height): A minimum of 25% of the building frontage
shall be articulated in such a manner as to result in an average 2nd floorsetback
of 40 feet.
3rd Floor and above. A minimum of 25% of the building frontage shall be
articulated in such a manner as to result in an average 3rd floor and above
setback of 45 feet.
In order to avoid any future structures in this area (within 150 feet of West Coast
Highway)from presenting an unacceptable linear mass, no single structure shall
be greater than 250 linear feet in width. Additionally, 20 %of the linear frontage
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within 150 feet of West Coast Highway shall be open and unoccupied by
buildings.
These requirements may be altered for individual buildings, if requested by the
hospital, through the site plan review process defined in Section Ix
Hoag Hospital agrees with the basic approach of this requirement but disagrees with certain
specifics. The hospital would find the requirements acceptable with the following changes:
The setback easterly of the signal should be 15 feet, with the articulated average setbacks on the
second and third floor 20 and 25 feet respectively and the articulation percentage of 20%. The
setback westerly of the signal should be 30 feet with no articulation requirement.
What shall be the setback and articulation setback requirements easterly of the entry signal?
Staff suggestion: 20 ft., 25 ft., 30 ft. ❑
Hoag Request: 15 ft., 20 ft., 25 ft. ❑
What shall be the setback westerly of the entry signal?
Staff suggestion: 35 feet ❑
Hoag request: 30 feet ❑
What shall the articulation percentage be?
Staff suggestion: 25% w ❑
Hoag request: 20% ❑
Shall articulation requirements westerly of the entry signal be imposed?
Staff suggestion: Yes ❑
Hoag request: No ❑
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Issue 8: Setback on Newport Boulevard.
Staff has suggested a change to the proposed P-C Text (No. 9), as follows:
Sections D.3. and 4. on Page 17 shall be consolidated and the Newport
Boulevard setback shall be defined as 25 feet.
Hoag Hospital disagrees with the imposition of this provision.
What shall be the setback on Newport Boulevard?
Staff suggestion: 25 feet ❑
Hoag request: No setback for 500 feet
from Hospital Road,
15 feet for remainder ❑
Issue 9: Bicycle bridge costs.
Staff has suggested as an environmental mitigation measure (No. 99) and as a condition of
the development agreement (No. 4) the following provision:
The project sponsor shall deposit into an escrow account established by the City
of Newport Beach $200,000 for the purpose of defraying 50% of the costs of the
planned pedestrian/bicycle bridge over SuperiorAvenue. If the actual cost of the
bridge is greater than estimated, the sum shall be considered to be the full
obligation of the hospital. If the actual cost of the bridge is less, the City shall
refund the difference to the hospital. This deposit shall be made prior to the
issuance of the initial mass grading permit. If the bicycle/pedestrian bridge is not
constructed by the City within 10 years, the entire sum shall be refunded by the
City to the Hospital
Hoag Hospital disagrees with the imposition of this provision.
Shall this measure be required in the environmental mitigation measures and the conditions
of the development agreement?
Yes ❑
No 0
Attachment 4
260 Cagney Lane No. 320
Newport Beach, CA 92663
7 February 1991
Gary J. DeSano, Chairman
and Members of the Planning Commission
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92659
Dear Mr. Chairman and Members of the Commission:
At the February 6th meeting regarding the Hoag Hospital
expansion, Mr. Evins, of Hoag Hospital, in taking exception to the
mitigation measures cited Item U.
I would like 'to shed some light on this issue.
Under the title, Physical Improvements made by Hoag hospital for
Benefit of Villa Balboa Neighbors, Section IV, Item C. Hoag has
taken steps to reduce traffic on the service road by posting signs
and, by erecting barricades and we are grateful to them for that.
However, I would like to tell you what has been created by the
barricades.
The barricades are positioned quite a distance into the roadway
thereby creating a dilemma for the driver who has already
entered the slol um type race course. He either has to make a U-
turn, or as many have opted to do, take on the slolum type
course to we how quickly he can manipulate his vehicle through
without hitting any of the obstacles. These obstacles are smaller
type barricades within the zone placed like a ski slolum course. I
have observed vehicles running this course and actually increasing
reasing
their speed to meet the challenge. 1(0 rlt. . w.
vLANNING DEPARTMENT
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
FEB 111992
AM PM
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evidence that the level of prostitution in the City is going t e
changed by the implementation of the subject Ordinance,an ere
is no statistical evidence from other cities that ther was a
reduction in prostitution after the Ordinances were ap oved. He
stated that there is a class of people who are attem ng to stay in
business, and somehow those people are associ d with people
who are involved with adult massage parlors, d they are being
subjected to a very restrictive Ordinance. a determined that
there has to be a way to separate the o different types of
businesses so the City can accom ish what is necessary.
Commissioner Pomeroy said the is trying to manipulate
information so the City can eli ' ate a massage parlor overall
irrespective if the legitimate on are involved because the City is
concerned with the establish ents that are not legitimate.
Commissioner Debay d' not support the motion inasmuch as the
Ordinance does not dress the problem.
Chairman Di S o did not support the motion inasmuch as he
would have r ommended changes to Provisions No. 3 and No. 4,
of the use permit fee, and the changes would have put
and a wai Zthe rd' ance out of context of what was originally intended.
Ayes * ;�/NZD
was voted on to approve Amendment No. 742. MOTION
Noes
Absent
Y f t
ADDITIONAL BUSINESS: Add 1
Business
Following a discussion with staff, the Planning Commission set
Traffic Study No. 81 and Amendment No. 744 (the Master Plan for PH set
development on the Hoag Hospital site) for public hearing at its for 12/5/91
meeting of December 5, 1991.
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ADJOURNMENT. 1:10 a.m. Adjourn
NORMA GLOVER, SECRETARY
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PLANNING COMMISSION
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