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PHASE II AMENDMENT
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
PHASE I CURRENT STATUS
The Uptown Newport project is continuing with development of Phase I of the Uptown Newport Planned Community,
with final map recorded, site improvements done and soma vertical construction. Phase I has to developed 458
apartment units in two buildings on the Lots 3 and 4 that front along Jamboree Road; for-sale condominiums on Lot 1 that
surrounds the Phase I Park are in design with pending approvals for grading and building permits, and; approximately
6,500 square foot of retail /commercial is tentatively planned on Lot 2 at the Jamboree/Uptown Newport Drive entry.
(Although it should be noted, due to the Covid -19 pandemic there has been city initiated discussions with staff to move
the commercial elements of Uptown Newport to phase II). The number of for-sale units on east half od lot 1 will be 30
units and approximately 68 units on the west half of lot 1. A Preliminary Development review plan was submitted to the
city mid-year 2020 for the east half of Lot 1. The project received staff level approval and Conditions of approval were
provided in November 2020 by city staff. The new owner / developer of the west half of lot 1 is currently in preliminary
design of a 68 unit condominium project anticipating staff approval in late 2021. The apartment buildings include
approximately 92 affordable apartment units that will be incorporated into the same apartment buildings as the market
rate apartments.
This current application request is to amend TTM 17438 (phase II) and the approval MSDP (Masters Site Development
Plan). The applicant is proposing to adjust the proposed lot lines, street alignment, resulting in a reduced number of lots
in phase II.
PHASE II - LOTS AND STREETS
The proposed revision to TTM 17438 is to realign “D” Street to a more efficient alignment to create more efficient
buildable lots. The current street alignment of Street “D” to Birch Street on TTM 17438 is configured as an “S” curve
street from Street “B” (Uptown Newport Drive) to the entry to Birch Street. This “S” curve street creates some difficult lot
configurations to enable efficient building construction.
“D” street alignment fronts lots 7-11. Three of the five lots are square and rectangular and the remaining 2 lots are
irregular triangular shaped lots making building construction more challenging, more costly to build, and less efficient.
The proposal of this revision is to consolidate lots 7-11 (original map) in to one rectangular lot (shown as new lot 6) with a
revised street alignment, (“D” street) access to Birch Street resulting in the realignment of the “S” curve roadway. In
addition, eliminating the small cul-de-sac, lot “BB” will create and larger open space area while adjusting the lot lines on
lot 12 (shown as new lot 4) to a more conducive effective buildable lot. The remainder of the lots 12-14, 16, and 17
(original lot numbers) remain the same as approved. Lot “M” (phase II Park) is also the same as approved with the
addition of five parking stalls, similar to phase I park. The Street widths remain the same as approved in the previous TTM
in conformance with the PC Document.
PHASE II - OPEN SPACE LOTS
Lots “B”, “C”, “D”, “E” “F”, “G”, “I” and “K” have been re-designated as open space lots to be conveyed to the HOA after
being improved. It should be noted, the open space area (lot “I”) adjacent to lot 4 did not exist on the previously
approved TTM. This was created by result of eliminating the relocation of the 66” storm drain in the NE corner of the lot.
This area is not buildable for vertical construction (due to ex. storm drain) so a larger open space resulted from the
change.
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PHASE II - PARK
The park amenities have changed slightly. Sand volley ball court remains. No pickle courts. There is an addition of a
fenced dog run area. The fountain has been removed. Five parking stalls have been added, one being a handicap stall.
- Replaced bocce Ball court with dog park (replaces a small dog park in Phase 1 with the build out for
Phase 2)
- Replaced shade umbrella respites adjacent to volleyball court with flex lawn areas (more flexible uses)
- Replaced water fountain at main plaza for a sculpture (providing a variety of park icon features between
parks A & B – a sculpture is included in the original design as well)
- Removed built-in BBQ’s at main plaza (BBQ amenities are provided within the adjacent residential
developments. This is a community plaza)
- Added angular parking stalls fronting the park (better park accessibility)
- Integrated pedestrian circulation path with new parking stalls
- Maximized Lawn Area (group events / flex space)
- Refined the park edges to better complement future adjacent residential development
- Added park rest room building
INFRASTRUCTURE DESIGN
Value engineering has been done in phase II to reduce and or eliminate a majority of off-site utility work on the Koll site.
Relocation of the 66” RCP has been abandoned in favor of more enhanced open space area and reduction in off-site
improvements. Sewer, water, and storm drain improvements has been reduced across phase II.
LANDSCAPE
Landscape for the future abandonment of Capitan court (interim) cul-de-sac interim has been designed in conjunction
with the Parkhouse condo project in phase I. The interim cul de sac will be modified (removed) and extended in to phase
II. Some open space, new enhanced landscape and new drive approved to Parkhouse will be constructed at that time.
Landscaper design along the entry road entrance at Birch Street (approximately 175’) has been eliminated. It is
anticipated the land owner will not allow the construction of upgrading landscaping along the entry road due to
numerous business interruptions.
SUMMARY of TTM & MSDP REVISIONS
• Reconfigure lots 7-11 to one lot (new lot 6) removed lots “AA”, “W”
• Realign the main spine street to Birch
• Eliminate cul de sac lot “BB”
• Reconfigure lot 12 (new lot 4)
• Add additional open space (landscaper area) adjacent to lots 4 and “I”
• Abandon the relocation of the 66” RCP storm drain on lot 12 (new lot 4)
• Revise park design - amenities
• Add street parking for the park
• Label and define HOA lots as separate lots
• Add paseo walk way lighting
• Added additional perimeter fencing / walls.
• Removed off-site landscape (access road to Birch)
• Updated design of entry monument- signage -wayfinding
• Revised on site underground utilities to minimize off site impacts to Koll Center parking lot
• Revised street striping to new street alignment
• Added proposed street name
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APPROVED MASTER SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
REVISED MASTER SITE DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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