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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report Agenda Item No. 12
April 23, 2013
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, AICP, Director
949 - 644 -3226, kbrandt @newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner
APPROVED: A K
TITLE: Development Agreement No. 5 Annual Compliance Review — 2013
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (PA2009 -064)
1 Hoag Drive
ABSTRACT:
Annual review of Development Agreement No. 5 with Hoag Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian pursuant to Section 15.45.080 of the Municipal Code and Section 65865.1
of the California Government Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
1. Conduct a public hearing;
2. Find that Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has demonstrated good faith
compliance with Development Agreement No. 5;
3. Find that this annual review is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15321, Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by
Regulatory Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
4. Receive and file the Annual Status Report of Development Agreement for Hoag
Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Attachment No. CC2).
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
There is no fiscal impact related to this annual review.
DISCUSSION:
Section 15.45.080 of the Municipal Code requires the City Council to annually review
development agreements to determine if the applicant is in good faith compliance with
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the terms of the agreement. Should the City Council find that the applicant is not in
compliance with the terms of the agreement, the City Council may seek to modify or
terminate the agreement.
Background
Development Agreement No. 5 (DA) was executed in 1994 and it relates to the long-
term development and expansion of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Hoag). In
May 2008, the DA was amended to allow the hospital to increase the intensity of future
development on the upper campus with a commensurate reduction in intensity of future
development on the lower campus. The agreement term is twenty -five (25) years and it
expires in 2019. The 1994 DA and the 2008 amendment are available online at:
httr)://www.newportbeachca.gov/developmentacireements.
At the last annual review on April 24, 2012, the City Council found Hoag to be in good
faith compliance with the only unresolved item being the requirement to relocate and
enclose equipment within the main loading dock. As discussed last year, the equipment
has not been relocated and it is only partially shielded; Hoag requested that full
compliance be postponed to the time when Hoag builds additional floor area on the
upper campus and /or significantly changes the loading dock. In 2012 Council allowed
this arrangement.
Annual Review
On March 19, 2013, Hoag submitted a compliance report that includes a comprehensive
noise compliance report, information regarding cogeneration plant plume reduction, and
photographs showing status of landscaping areas.
Based upon the latest noise compliance report prepared by RS Acoustics Inc., Hoag
presently operates within applicable noise standards. At the most recent quarterly
meeting between Hoag and Villa Balboa, the residents indicated that vehicles are
speeding along West Hoag Drive, the access road that separates Villa Balboa and
Hoag. Additionally, noise from delivery trucks that idle at the gates before 7:00 am on
West Hoag Road is disruptive to the residents.
To address these concerns, Hoag is considering adding speed humps to West Hoag
Drive and improving the signage to include the prohibition of idling along the private
roadway. Code Enforcement staff also received noise - related complaints (Attachment
No. CC3) principally related to contractors starting work too early. Hoag has been
actively addressing these issues and additional complaints have not been received.
Hoag continues to operate the cogeneration facility in concert with the weather station
to reduce the water vapor plume from the cooling towers between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00
p.m. from November 1st to April 30th of each year. Hoag is also committed to trimming
trees at the South Parking structure and replacing dying trees in the Lower Campus
Parking Lots.
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Hoag did not initiate any significant new construction activity during the prior year but
has completed renovations in the upper campus. The Emergency Department
expansion was completed in December 2012, and the newly remodeled Heart and
Vascular Institute project was completed in November 2012. Lastly, Hoag completed
modifications of the vehicle driveways and landscaping in the vicinity of the rear hospital
entrance near the south parking structure. All future projects will be subject to review
and compliance with the provisions of the Development Agreement, Planned
Community development standards and all mitigation measures.
In conclusion, staff recommends that City Council find Hoag Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian in good faith compliance with the terms of Development Agreement No. 5.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Staff recommends the City Council find this project exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15321 of the Guidelines for
Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act. This section exempts
actions by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit, license, certificate,
or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the regulatory agency or
enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective, administered or adopted by
the regulatory agency.
NOTICING:
Notice of this application was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of
property within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding intervening rights -of-
way and waterways) and posted on the subject property at least 10 days prior to the
decision date, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Code. Additionally, the
item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at City Hall and on the
City website.
Submitted by:
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Kimberly Brand , AICP
Director
Attachments: CC1 - Vicinity Map
CC2 - Hoag DA Annual Review March 28, 2012 through March 1, 2013
CC3 - Code Enforcement Report March 2012 through March 2013
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City Council
Attachment 1
Vicinity Map
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Vicinity Map
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City Council
Attachment 2
Hoag DA Annual Review
March 28, 2012 thru March 1, 2013
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Hoag Memorial
Hospital Presbyterian
Master Plan
Development Agreement
Annual Review
March, 28, 2012 thru March 1, 2013
GOVERNMENT
SOLUTIONS INC
881 Dover Drive, Ste. 285
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 717 -7943
www.govsol.com
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Hoag Development Agreement
5th Annual Review
March 28, 2012 — March 1, 2013
Table of Contents
• Cover Letter
• Project Status Report
Acoustical Measurement Program Test Report 1
CoGen Weather Plume Reports 2
(Digital Format)
Landscaping Photos 3
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H O A G M E M O R I A L H O S P I T A L P R E S B Y T E R I A N
ND w �" One Hoag Drive PO Box -610
H Newport Beach CA 92658 -6100
949/645 -8600
HOSPITAL www.hoaghospital.org
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March 19, 2013
Ms. Ros Ung
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
RE: Hoag Hospital — Development Agreement 5th Annual Review
Dear Ms. Ung:
Please find attached the required documentation to demonstrate Hoag's compliance with the
Development Agreement between Hoag Hospital and the City of Newport Beach. As you are aware, this
Development Agreement was adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2008 by Ordinance No.2008 -10
and is known as the Amendment to Restated Development Agreement No. 5.
Per Section 5.2 of the Development Agreement, "The Annual Review shall be conducted at a public
hearing noticed in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15.45 of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code. Annual reviews should be scheduled in April of each year." It is our understanding based on
discussions with city staff, that we will be scheduled for the April 23rd, 2013 City Council hearing per the
above noted requirement.
The enclosed Project Status Update is for the period of time from March 28, 2012 through March 1,
2013.
Sincerely,
Mr. Sanford Smit
Senior Vice President
Real Estate and Facilities
Enclosure
A NOT -FOR- PROFIT COMMUNITY HOSPITAL ACCREDITED BY THE JOINT COMMISSION ON ACCREDITATION OF HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATIONS ®v>
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Project Status Report
March 28, 2012 Thru March 1, 2013
Fifth Annual Review of the Development Agreement
Between the City of Newport Beach
And Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Introduction & Overview
On April 22, 2oo8, the City of Newport Beach ( "City ") approved an
amended Development Agreement between the city of Newport Beach and
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian ( "Hoag ") which is known as the
"Amendment to the Restated Development Agreement No. 5 ". This
Amended Development Agreement was adopted by Ordinance No. 2oo8 -io
on May 13, 2008.
Per Section 5.2 of the Amended Development Agreement:
"The Annual Review shall be conducted at a public hearing noticed in
accordance with the provisions of Chapter 15.45 of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code. Annual Reviews should be scheduled in April
of each year."
This Amended Development Agreement was part of Hoag's Master Plan
Update which included revised Development Agreement provisions, a
revised Planned Community Text ( "PC Text ") and associated standards,
and certification of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
( "SEIR ") with mitigation measures.
The Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 1991071003)
was certified by adoption of City Council Resolution No. 2oo8 -27. As part
of the SEIR adoption, a Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting Program was
required which shall be utilized as the basis for the Development
Agreement Updates as it relates to mitigation measures.
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For the purposes of this Development Agreement update, and those
subsequent annual updates, this update shall serve as the Fifth Annual
Review for the Amendment to the Restated Development Agreement No 5.
Project Status for the Fifth Development Agreement Annual
Review
As will be described in detail below, over the last year, Hoag has made a
diligent, good faith effort in completing as many of the mitigation measures
and associated requirements for both the Development Agreement &
Planned Community Text as required in this timeframe.
Development Agreement Specific Terms & Obligations
In the separate terms of the Development Agreement requirements (not
found in either Mitigation Measures or PC Requirements), the following
have been completed:
11. Section 5.4
"5.4 Mitigation Review - The annual review shall include a
detailed report of compliance with the various conditions and
mitigation measures contained with the mitigation monitoring plan.
The report shall also include a noise regulation compliance
assessment that includes noise measurements prepared by a qualified
noise consultant on a yearly basis. The noise assessment shall identify
noise regulation compliance issues and recommended measures to
abate any noncompliance. The report shall include an analysis of the
view impacts of buildings constructed in comparison to the
anticipated views depicted in the EIR. Hoag shall be found in
compliance with this Agreement unless the City Council determines,
based upon evidence presented at the Annual Review, that Hoag has
not complied with all mitigation measures and conditions including
those imposed as a result of subsequent environmental analysis,
applicable to the grading of, or building on, the Property as of the
date of the Annual Review. Hoag shall pay the City administrative
costs incurred in conducting Annual Reviews. Hoag shall reimburse
the City for costs incurred by the City associated with Fluor
Enterprises' review of the cogeneration plant during the 2oo8 Annual
Review."
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Hoag has complied with this section of the Amended Development
Agreement with the submittal of this detailed report which demonstrates
good faith compliance with the various conditions and mitigation measures
contained within the mitigation monitoring plan, as noted below.
Additionally, Hoag has complied with noise regulation compliance
assessment. A noise analysis was performed by RS Acoustics on March 1,
2013 which demonstrates complete compliance with the noise standards in
all locations. (Attachment 1)
No view analysis was necessary for this annual Amended Development
Agreement review, as only interior building remodels have occurred and no
new additions have occurred on the Hoag Campus during this timeframe.
Construction activities related to the Emergency Department expansion at
the Upper Campus from 3o existing treatment rooms to 59 new treatment
rooms are licensed and in full utilization and was completed December lo,
2012.
In November of 2012, Hoag opened the newly remodeled Hoag Heart and
Vascular Institute consolidating a comprehensive range of cardiac care
services, including the first electrophysiology cardiac lab of its kind and a
new hybrid surgical suite. These interior renovations were 34,000 square
feet in size.
Additionally, a Wayfinding project is underway in an effort to improve
visitor parking and interior wayfinding. It will include interior and site
wayfinding signing with temporary directional banners and building
identification.
15. New Section 8.4 — Sunset View Park Improvements
"84 Hoag shall reimburse the City up to $150,000 for installation of
groundcover, shrubs, and irrigation systems with the unimproved
portion of Sunset View Park and Superior Avenue, approximately
20,500 sq ft in area, located northerly of the cogeneration building.
Reimbursement to the City shall be within 3o days of Hoag receiving
an invoice from the City."
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The City has not made a request to Hoag for a reimbursement for park
improvements at this time.
1-6. New Section 8.5 — Cogeneration Plant Energy
Curtailment
"8.5 Hoag shall install a weather station capable of identifying
ambient conditions necessary in documenting cogeneration plant and
cooling tower operations. The weather station shall be tied into the
cogeneration plant controls in order to maximize automatic responses
to prevailing weather conditions, assisting in managing the operation
changes and load shifting, as well as to provide periodic reports on
plant operations.
Hoag shall not construct or erect additional cooling towers within the
Hoag Lower Campus.
Hoag shall reduce the effective heat rejection by 33% at the existing
cooling towers and such reduction shall be measured from a baseline
(to be measured at the cooling towers) of operating three existing
generators and absorption chiller at l00% of design capacity.
This reduced capacity operation shall be implemented daily between
November 1St and April 301h, between the hours of 7:0o AM and 7:00
PM when the relative humidity is equal to or less than 55 degrees
Fahrenheit."
Hoag has complied with all requirements regarding the Cogeneration Plant
Energy Curtailment and has attached a letter from Hoag's chief engineer of
record, Michael Trzepacz, P.E. which certifies the plant has been operated
in accordance with the curtailment requirements. Monthly Cogeneration
Plant Reports for the months of October 1, 2012 thru February 28, 2013 are
attached for your review. (Attachment 2)
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Mitigation Measures and PC Text Requirements
In that no new major construction or additions has occurred over the last
year, Hoag's focus has been to fulfill the requirements that were oriented to
noise mitigation and aesthetic improvements and required to be completed
or are in progress of being complete in this Amended Development
Agreement annual review time period. For your reference, the relevant
mitigation measures and PC Text requirements are addressed below.
Mitigation Measure 3.4 -9 Cogeneration Plant Noise
As noted above, Hoag has complied with all noise standards and an annual
noise analysis was performed by RS Acoustics on March 1, 2013, which
concludes ( on page 22) that the Cogeneration Plant's operations comply
with the noise standards. (Attachment 1)
Noise — West Hoag Drive
Mitigation Measure: PDF 3.4 -1— Villa Balboa Window
Installation
This mitigation measure has been completely satisfied per the 2012
Development Agreement Update.
Mitigation Measure: PDF 3.4 -2 — Sound Wall
This mitigation measure has been completely satisfied per the 2012
Development Agreement Update.
Mitigation Measure 3.4 -5 - Loading Dock Sound Absorption
Panels
"Sound absorption panels on the east wall of the loading dock shall be
installed. Approximately 450 square feet of absorptive panels shall be
used to cover major portions of the back wall of the loading dock area.
The Noise -Foil panels by Industrial Acoustics or a panel with
equivalent or better sound rating shall be used."
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This mitigation measure has been fully complied with and the required data
was included in the 2011 annual Amended Development Agreement
Update.
Mitigation Measure 3.4 -6 — Relocation of the Trash Compactor
"The trash compactor shall be relocated within the loading dock. The
trash compactor and baler shall be enclosed in a three -side structure.
The walls shall be concrete block or similar masonry construction.
The roof shall be lightweight concrete roof or a plywood surface with
concrete tiles; a built -up roof with 5'5" of insulation on the inside
would be an acceptable alternative. The open side shall face away
from residents. Doors may be on the side of the enclosure facing the
residents, but must be closed when the baler or compactor are
operating. The compactor and baler should only be operated between
the hours of 7:oo AM and 7:00 PM."
The compactor and baler are operated between the hours of 7:oo AM and
7:00 PM.
While Hoag is unable to fully relocate the trash compactor, per the
Amended Development Agreement Update City Council staff report dated
September 14, 2010, staff notes: "Hoag has committed to relocate the trash
compactor and provide a full enclosure as part of Hoag Hospital's
construction of a new structure or structures on the Upper Campus
requiring the transfer of buildable square footage from the Lower Campus
or reconfiguration of the loading dock. In staffs opinion, this is a good faith
partial and substantial compliance with the Mitigation Measure 3.4 -6 for
an interim period until such time when the trash compactor will be
relocated and full compliance will be achieved as part of Hoag Hospital's
construction of a new structure or structures on the Upper Campus
requiring the transfer of buildable square footage from the Lower Campus
or reconfiguration of the loading dock."
Per the Development Agreement of 2012, Hoag is good faith partial and
substantial compliance with this mitigation measure by constructing a
trash compactor enclosure and a baler enclosure which include the use of
sound absorption panels on both enclosures. Additionally, in the last year
(2012 -3) no new structure or structures on the Upper Campus were
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constructed requiring the transfer of buildable square footage from the
Lower Campus.
Planned Community Requirements — Landscaping Lower
Campus (Exhibit #6)
Area 7a — West Parking Area Islands
Requirement: 6o days after CDP issuance at Coastal Commission.
Hoag received Coastal Commission's "Approval in Concept" of this item on
April 8th, 2oo9 and final permits were received on December 15, 2009.
Hoag obtained the required building permits for this project on January 19,
2010.
Parking Lot Islands were complete by May, 2010.
Hoag has engaged a landscape architect and a landscape construction and
maintenance company to review the status of the growth of the trees in the
parking lot islands. The trees planted in the parking lot islands are canopy
trees and require a program of deep watering. These parking lot trees have
been put on a fertilization and spraying program and have started to show
marked improvement. The irrigation, fertilizing, trimming and spraying of
the parking lot island trees continues under a program to monitor the
health and growth of the trees. A recent assessment from the landscape
architect states that the trees should mature with the appropriate canopy
branches and foliage in approximately 24 to 30 months.
Hoag has proceeded in good faith and continues to improve the on -going
maintenance of the Parking Lot Islands. (Attachment 3)
Area 9 — North Slope above Retaining Wall
Requirement: 12o days after Coastal Development Permit Issued by the
California Coastal Commission.
Hoag received Coastal Commission's "Approval in Concept" of this item on
April 8th, 2oo9 and final permits were issued by the City of Newport Beach
on January 19, 2010.
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The Slope construction was completed by July, 2010.
Hoag has proceeded in good faith and is in full compliance with the
completion of construction as noted above.
2013 Update: To demonstrate the on -going maintenance of this area, we
have attached photos taken this year. (Attachment 3)
Area 12 Pacific Coast Highway Green Screen
Requirement: Immediately upon issuance of an Approval in Concept by the
City an application shall be submitted for said improvements to the Coastal
Commission. Construction of said improvements shall be completed no
later than 18 months after Coastal Development Permit Issuance by the
Coastal Commission.
This mitigation measure has been completely satisfied per the 2012
Development Agreement Update.
Cogeneration Plant
Hoag has engaged a landscape architect and a landscape construction and
maintenance company to review the status of the growth of the vines on the
CoGen trellis. It has become apparent that an existing Melaleuca tree has
shaded some of the vines growing on the screen. It has therefore been
trimmed to allow more light to pass through. Three 15- gallon vines have
been planted to promote quicker coverage of the upper portion of the
CoGen screen and two large pots of two vines each have been planted to
help cover the lower part of the screen where no vines were growing. The
new vine planting includes a program to fertilize, irrigate and monitor
growth. A marked improvement in the growth and coverage of the vines
can be seen, but it will take another year for the vines to reach full maturity
and provide optimal coverage.
2013 Update: Photos have been attached of the current conditions of the
CoGen screen. (Attachment 3)
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ACOUSTICAL MEASUREMENT PROGRAM TEST REPORT
PA2009 -064
2013 DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT REVIEW
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Hoag Memorial
Hospital Presbyterian
Acoustical Measurement
Program Test Report
GOVERNMENT
SOLUTIONS 'NC
881 Dover Drive, Suite 285 • Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 717 -7943 main • govsol.com
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RS ACOUSTICS INC
15751 Beaver Run Road
Canyon Country, CA 91387
P:(661)251 -3965
F:(661)310 -3783
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
2013 ANNUAL ACOUSTICAL MEASUREMENT PROGRAM TEST REPORT
Prepared for: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
One Hoag Road
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Prepared by: RS Acoustics Inc.
15751 Beaver Run Rd.
Canyon Country, CA 91387
Phone: (661) 251 -3965
Fax: (661) 310 -3783
Date: 1 March 2013
Report No. 940213
This report presents the results of an acoustical noise measurement program conducted at the Hoag
Memorial Hospital Presbyterian campus in Newport Beach, California. This report is part of an annual
review to determine the current noise environment and whether implementation of noise mitigation
measures have successfully achieved the design criterion for noise sources located within the Hoag
Memorial Hospital Presbyterian complex.
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Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Table of Contents
2013 Acoustical Measurement Test Report
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Executive Summary
1.0
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Project Description
1.1
4
Community Noise Assessment Metrics
1.2
4
Noise Standards
1.3
6
City of Newport Beach Noise Standards
1.3.1
6
Hoag Memorial Hospital Planned Community
Development Criteria & District Regulations
1.3.2
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Test Equipment
1.4
8
Ancillary Building
2.1
9
Ancillary Building Rooftop Mechanical Equipment
2.1.1
9
West Tower
2.2
10
West Tower Mechanical Equipment Room
2.2.1
10
Main Loading Dock
2.3
11
Daytime Measurements
2.3.1
11
West side of Sound Wall
2.3.1.A
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East side of Sound Wall
2.3.1.B
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Nighttime Measurements
2.3.2
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West Side of Sound Wall
2.3.2.A
15
East Side of Sound Wall
2.3.2.8
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Dietary Loading Dock Noise Levels & Activity
2.4
18
Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
2.4.1
18
Nighttime Noise Levels & Activity
2.4.2
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Cogeneration Facility Noise Levels & Activity
2.5
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Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
2.5.1
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Nighttime Noise Levels & Activity
2.5.2
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Versailles Tennis Court
2.6
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Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
2.6.1
25
Nighttime Noise Measurements & Activity
2.6.2
25
General Ambient Conditions
2.7
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Catalina Drive & Old Newport Blvd.
2.7.1
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Superior Avenue & Sunset View Park
2.7.2
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Sunset View Park & West Hoag Road
2.7.3
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200 Paris Lane -Villa Balboa Condominium Complex
2.8
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Daytime Noise Measurements
2.8.1
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Nighttime Noise Measurements
2.8.2
31
260 Cagney Lane Condominium— Unit 304
2.9
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Daytime Noise Measurements
2.9.1
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Conclusion and Summary of Acoustical Testing Results 3.1 34
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1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Acoustical tests were conducted on 21, 22 and 26 February 2013 within the Hoag Hospital Memorial
Presbyterian campus and also in the nearby community to measure the noise levels generated by the
hospital operations to determine compliance with local and specific governing noise ordinances.
Table I below shows the location of acoustical tests, general time of day, and the pass /fail results of the
tests. The final column presents the governing ordinance which must be satisfied.
TABLE I
Summary of Acoustical Test Results
Location of Acoustical Test
Time
Results
Governing Ordinance
Ancillary Building Rooftop
Nighttime
Pass
Planned Community Development Criteria &
Equipment
District Regulations
West Tower Mechanical
Nighttime
Pass
Planned Community Development Criteria &
Room Equipment
District Regulations
Daytime
Pass
Planned Community Development Criteria &
Main Loading Dock
District Regulations
Nighttime
Pass
Planned Community Development Criteria &
District Regulations
Daytime
Pass
Planned Community Development Criteria &
Dietary Loading Dock
District Regulations
Nighttime
Pass
Planned Community Development Criteria &
District Regulations
Daytime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
Cogeneration Facility
Nighttime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
Environmental Ambient
Daytime
Pass
Noise ordinance not applicable.
Conditions
Nighttime
Pass
Noise ordinance not applicable.
Daytime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
200 Paris Lane
Nighttime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
Daytime
See
Planned Community Development Criteria &
Condominium 304 - 260
text
District Regulations
Cagney Lane
Nighttime
See
Planned Community Development Criteria &
text
District Regulations
Daytime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
Versailles Tennis Court
Nighttime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
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1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is located at One Hoag Drive in Newport Beach, California as
shown on the vicinity map on Figure 1. The hospital campus is separated into two distinct planning
sections described as the "Upper Campus' to the north, and the "Lower Campus' to the south.
The Upper Campus section is bordered by Hospital Road to the north, West Hoag Drive to the west,
Newport Boulevard (55) to the east, and a hospital multi -level parking structure extends south to the
Newport Blvd. off -ramp connecting Newport Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway. The Lower Campus section
is bordered to the north by Sunset View Park and Villa Balboa condominiums, Superior Avenue to the
west, Newport Blvd. to the east, and the southern boundary is Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1).
1.2 COMMUNITY NOISE ASSESSMENT METRICS
In general, community noise measurements or assessments refer to descriptions of the exterior noise
environment in the vicinity of inhabited areas. Descriptions of noise usually include the time and spatial
variations in the outdoor noise environment throughout a specific area so that descriptions are relevant
to the effect on people within the specified area.
Outdoor noise environments vary greatly in magnitude and character among locations throughout a
community — from the quiet suburban areas bordering on farmland, to the din of traffic in downtown
city streets. They generally vary with time of day, being relatively quiet at night when activities are
minimal and noisier in morning and afternoons during peak traffic periods.
Noise or unwanted sound is complex and may be comprised of a broad range of sounds often including
low and high frequency components, which may also occur at differing decibel levels. To help simplify
and quantify the human judgment of relative loudness and provide a simple single- number rating
system, the A- weighting network was developed.
A- weighted sound level "db(A)" is one of the most widely used methods of stating community noise
design goals and regulations in terms of a single number rating system. A- weighted sound levels are
obtained with a sound level meter incorporating an electronic weighting network that de- emphasizes
the low frequency portions of the noise spectrum, to automatically compensate for the lower sensitivity
of the human ear to low frequency sounds. High frequency components of sound, 1000Hz and above
are relatively unchanged in A- weighting networks as the human ear is fairly equally sensitive to all
sounds occurring in this high frequency range. The single A- weighted sound level is the sum of all A-
weighted sound energy within the 32Hz to 8000Hz octave bands.
The City of Newport Beach, as is typical of other cities, utilizes A- weighted sound levels in their noise
ordinance to quantify allowable noise levels which are averaged over a specific time period. This time
component is specified to allow for varying noise conditions such as the fluctuating noise levels
associated with vehicular traffic stopping or accelerating from an intersection. The resultant level would
be the average of all sound levels measured within the stated time period.
The noise ordinance of The City of Newport Beach requires that noise measurements be conducted and
averaged over a 15 minute period, with a sound level meter set for a slow response averaging time. The
result is termed a "15 minute Leq ", (Equivalent Noise Level) and is measured and presented in A-
weighted decibels levels. By definition, a 15 minute Leq is the A- weighted sound level corresponding to a
steady -state sound level containing the same total energy as a time - varying signal over the 15 minute
period. For short duration or impact sounds, the City of Newport Beach utilizes the Lmax metric or
(Maximum Sound Level). This metric is also expressed in A- weighted decibels, and per the requirements
of the ordinance is measured at the slow response averaging time. Lmax noise levels quantify the highest
sound level measured or recorded during a designated time interval or event.
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1.3 NOISE STANDARDS
1.3.1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH NOISE STANDARDS
The following noise level standards are excerpted from the City of Newport Beach noise ordinance.
10.26.025 Exterior Noise Standards
A. The following noise standards, unless otherwise specifically indicated, shall apply to all property
within a designated noise zone:
10.26.030 Interior Noise Standards
Measuring
Daytime
Nighttime
Allowable Exterior
Allowable Exterior
Noise
Type of Land Use
Metric
Zone
(A -wtd)
Noise Level (Leq)
Noise Level (Leq)
7 :00 am -10:00 pm
10:00 pm — 7:00 am
Single -, two -, or multiple - family
15 minute Leq
55 dB(A)
50 dB(A)
*Lmax
75 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
65 dB(A)
residential.
15 minute Leq
65 dB(A)
60 dB(A)
II
Commercial
*Lmax
85 dB(A)
80 dB(A)
use properties **
15 minute Leq
60 dB(A)
50 dB(A)
III
Mixed Use Residential **
*Lmax
80 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
IV
Industrial or Manufacturing
15 minute Leq
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
*Lmax
90 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
10.26.030 Interior Noise Standards
* Lmax levels defined in B.2 below
** Residential properties within 100' of commercial property line defined in D. below.
If the ambient noise level exceeds the resulting standard, the ambient shall be the standard.
B. It is unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the City to create
any noise, or to allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied or
otherwise controlled by such person, which causes the noise level when measured on any other
property, to exceed either of the following:
1. The noise standard for the applicable zone for any fifteen - minute period;
2. A maximum instantaneous noise level equal to the value of the noise standard plus
twenty (20) DBA for any period of time (measured using A- weighted slow response).
C. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise standard, the maximum allowable noise
level under said category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.
D. The Noise Zone III standard shall apply to that portion of residential property falling within one
hundred (100) feet of a commercial property, if the intruding noise originates from that
commercial property.
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40 dB(A)
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60 dB(A)
use properties **
* Lmax levels defined in B.2 below
** Residential properties within 100' of commercial property line defined in D. below.
If the ambient noise level exceeds the resulting standard, the ambient shall be the standard.
B. It is unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the City to create
any noise, or to allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied or
otherwise controlled by such person, which causes the noise level when measured on any other
property, to exceed either of the following:
1. The noise standard for the applicable zone for any fifteen - minute period;
2. A maximum instantaneous noise level equal to the value of the noise standard plus
twenty (20) DBA for any period of time (measured using A- weighted slow response).
C. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise standard, the maximum allowable noise
level under said category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.
D. The Noise Zone III standard shall apply to that portion of residential property falling within one
hundred (100) feet of a commercial property, if the intruding noise originates from that
commercial property.
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E. If the measurement location is on boundary between two different noise zones, the lower noise
level standard applicable to the noise zone shall apply. (Ord. 95 -53 § 1, 1995; Ord. 95 -38 § 11
(part), 1995)
As discussed in the following section, the ordinance defines the locations where acoustical
measurements are to be made to determine compliance with the noise standard criteria.
10.26.055 Noise Level Measurement
A. The location selected for measuring exterior noise levels in a residential area shall be at any part
of a private yard, patio, deck or balcony normally used for human activity and identified by the
owner of the affected property as suspected of exceeding the noise level standard. This location
may be the closest point in the private yard or patio, or on the deck or balcony, to the noise
source, but should not be located in nonhuman activity areas such as trash container storage
areas, planter beds, above or contacting a property line fence, or other areas not normally used
as part of the yard, patio, deck or balcony. The location selected for measuring exterior noise
levels in a nonresidential area shall be at the closest point to the noise source. The
measurement microphone height shall be five feet above finish elevation or, in the case of a
deck or balcony, the measurement microphone height shall be five feet above the finished floor
level.
B. The location selected for measuring interior noise levels shall be made within the affected
residential unit. The measurements shall be made at a point at least four feet from the wall,
ceiling or floor, or within the frame of a window opening, nearest the noise source. The
measurements shall be made with windows in an open position. (Ord. 95 -38 § 11 (part), 1995)
Special provisions for Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning equipment are provided for in the ordinance
as follows:
10.26.045 Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning — Special Provisions
A. New HVAC Equipment. New permits for heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
in or adjacent to residential areas shall be issued only where installations can be shown by
computation, based on the sound rating of the proposed equipment, not to exceed an A-
weighted sound pressure level of fifty (50) dB(A) or not to exceed an A- weighted sound pressure
level of fifty -five (55) dB(A) and be installed with a timing device that will deactivate the
equipment during the hours of ten p.m. to seven a.m. The method of computation used shall be
that specified in "Standard Application of Sound Rated Outdoor Unitary Equipment," Standard
275, Air conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, 1984 or latest revision thereof.
B. Existing HVAC Equipment.
1. HVAC equipment legally installed prior to April 22, 1981, shall be permitted to operate
with an exterior noise limit of sixty -five (65) dB(A) until January 1, 1998.
2. HVAC equipment legally installed prior to April 22, 1981, shall be exempted from the
interior noise level standard as specified in Section 10.26.030 of this chapter until January 1,
1998
3. HVAC equipment legally installed after April 22, 1981, and prior to the date of adoption
of this chapter shall not exceed a maximum exterior noise limit of fifty -five (55) dBA during
the ninety -day compliance period set forth in Section 10.26.005.
C. In the event that HVAC equipment cannot meet the requirements set forth in this chapter, then
the exterior noise limit for such equipment may be raised to sixty -five (65) dBA and exempted
from the interior noise level standard as specified in Section 10.26.030 of this chapter, provided
that the applicant obtains the written consent of all the owners of the affected properties. (Ord.
95 -38 § 11 (part), 1995)
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1.3.2 HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA & DISTRICT
REGULATIONS
Amendment to Restated Development Agreement
Paragraph 1.17 Noise Limitation
The existing Planned Community (PC Text) provides that noise generated from Hoag Hospital from new
mechanical appurtenances shall not exceed 55 dB(A) at the property lines. This noise limitation was
established prior to the adoption of the City's Noise Element in the General Plan and Noise Ordinance.
It is proposed that noise generated and originating from the Property be governed by the city Noise
Ordinance with certain exceptions.
Planned Community Development Criteria and District Regulations
M. Noise Standards
Noise generated at the Hoag Hospital property shall be governed by the City of Newport Beach Noise
Ordinance, except as noted below for the Loading Dock Area.
1. The applicable noise standard at the Hoag Hospital property line adjacent to the loading
dock area shall be as follows:
2. Within the Loading Dock Area during daytime hours, vehicles shall be exempt from
applicable noise standards as listed above.
Vehicle idling shall be prohibited on West Hoag Drive and within the loading dock areas,
except that refrigerated vehicles may idle while at the loading docks when refrigeration
is necessary.
In addition, the grease pit cleaning which is exempt from the City Noise Ordinance as a
maintenance activity shall occur on a Saturday between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00
pm.
1.4 TEST EQUIPMENT
Noise levels measurements were conducted with the following equipment. Acoustic calibration was
conducted immediately prior to and following the test procedures:
• Larson Davis Type 824 Type 1 integrating one -third octave band sound level meter
• Larson Davis Model PRM902 microphone preamplifier
• Larson Davis Type CAL200 precision Class 1 sound level calibrator calibrated to a reference
traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
• Larson Davis Type 2560 %" microphone accepted to meet the specifications of IEC 60651
and ANSI 51.4 -1983 Type 1.
The measurement equipment satisfies the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard 1.4 for
Type 1 precision sound level measurements.
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2. Within the Loading Dock Area during daytime hours, vehicles shall be exempt from
applicable noise standards as listed above.
Vehicle idling shall be prohibited on West Hoag Drive and within the loading dock areas,
except that refrigerated vehicles may idle while at the loading docks when refrigeration
is necessary.
In addition, the grease pit cleaning which is exempt from the City Noise Ordinance as a
maintenance activity shall occur on a Saturday between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00
pm.
1.4 TEST EQUIPMENT
Noise levels measurements were conducted with the following equipment. Acoustic calibration was
conducted immediately prior to and following the test procedures:
• Larson Davis Type 824 Type 1 integrating one -third octave band sound level meter
• Larson Davis Model PRM902 microphone preamplifier
• Larson Davis Type CAL200 precision Class 1 sound level calibrator calibrated to a reference
traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
• Larson Davis Type 2560 %" microphone accepted to meet the specifications of IEC 60651
and ANSI 51.4 -1983 Type 1.
The measurement equipment satisfies the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard 1.4 for
Type 1 precision sound level measurements.
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2.1 ANCILLARY BUILDING
Noise level measurements of the Ancillary building rooftop mechanical equipment were conducted on
22 February 2013 starting at 3:00 am when the influence of offsite noise sources and traffic is reduced.
In order to measure the worst case noise levels, we utilized a 35' telescoping microphone stand to
elevate the measuring microphone to an elevation approximately intersecting the rooftop equipment
and the upper level condominium residences.
Measurements were conducted at the west curb of on West Hoag Drive nearest the property line. See
Figure 2 for test location.
2.1.1 Ancillary Building Rooftop Mechanical Equipment
The intruding noise levels from offsite sources were often equal to, or exceeded the noise levels
generated by the mechanical equipment under test. To the degree possible, the test sequence was
manually paused during these offsite occurrences however the test results presented herein are
based on a fully integrated 15 minute sampling.
Mechanical equipment noise (exhaust fans, condensers, etc.) located on the rooftop of the
Ancillary building was audible and the primary contributor to the ambient environment. Occasional
noise from traffic on Hospital Road as it passed by the intersection of Hoag Road, and traffic on PCH
also was audible during the tests.
The noise levels from the mechanical equipment were constant over the duration of the test and
were measured to be Leq 50.9 dB(A) and the maximum noise level recorded was Lmu 54.1 dB(A).
CONCLUSION
The ancillary building rooftop mechanical noise levels are regulated by the Hoag Memorial
Hospital Planned Community Development Criteria & District Regulations (PC Text) which
require that noise levels in this area do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours of
10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Our measurements resulted in noise levels of Leq 50.9 dB(A) which
satisfies the Leq 55 dB(A) maximum allowable noise level requirement.
The language within the Hoag Hospital PC Text noise standards do not include requirements for
maximum allowable Lm x noise levels however are included in this report for information only.
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2.2 WEST TOWER
Noise level measurements of the mechanical equipment within the second floor of the West Tower
mechanical equipment room were conducted on 22 February 2013 starting at 3:30 am. A 35'
telescoping microphone stand was used to elevate the measuring microphone to an elevation
approximately intersecting the rooftop equipment and the upper level condominium residences.
Measurements were conducted at the west curb of on West Hoag Drive nearest the property line.
See Figure 3 for test location.
2.2.1 West Tower 2nd Floor Mechanical Equipment Room
To reduce the contribution of intruding noise levels from offsite sources, the test sequence was
manually paused during these offsite occurrences to the degree possible however the test results
presented herein are based on a fully integrated 15 minute sampling.
Mechanical equipment noise from the second floor mechanical room was slightly audible through
the louvered equipment openings in the west wall of the equipment room. These openings have
been attenuated with devices such as acoustic louvers and the primary source of noise was from
the Ancillary building rooftop mechanical equipment.
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Occasional offsite generated noise from traffic on Hospital Road as it passed the intersection at
Hoag Road, and vehicular traffic noise from PCH also occurred during the tests.
The noise levels from the mechanical equipment was constant (from both the West Tower and
Ancillary building mechanical equipment) over the duration of the test and were measured to be 4q
49.7 dB(A) and the maximum noise level recorded was Lmax 54.7 dB(A).
CONCLUSION
The West Tower mechanical noise levels are regulated by the Hoag Memorial Hospital Planned
Community Development Criteria & District Regulations (PC Text) which require that noise levels
in this area do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Our
measurements resulted in noise levels of Leq 49.7 dB(A) which satisfies the Leq 55 dB(A)
maximum allowable noise level requirement.
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2.3 MAIN LOADING DOCK
2.3.1 Daytime Measurements
Daytime measurements were conducted of loading dock noise and activity on 22 February 2013
between the morning hours of 7:00 am to 11:00 am. Measurements were conducted at both the
west (residential side) and east (hospital side) of the acoustical sound wall.
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2.3 MAIN LOADING DOCK
2.3.1 Daytime Measurements
Daytime measurements were conducted of loading dock noise and activity on 22 February 2013
between the morning hours of 7:00 am to 11:00 am. Measurements were conducted at both the
west (residential side) and east (hospital side) of the acoustical sound wall.
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2.3.1.A West (Residential) Side of Acoustical Wall
Acoustical measurements at two (2) separate locations on the residential side of the sound wall
were conducted at both 5' and 15' elevations to show the effective range of acoustical shielding
of hospital noise being provided by the acoustical barrier. Measurement locations Position 1
and Position 2 are shown in the following Figure 4.
Three times per week, a truck is scheduled at the main loading dock to remove, empty offsite,
and replace the sanitary compactor bin located at the dock. Arrival time is scheduled to be at
7:00 am and then return an hour later at approximately 8:00 am to install the emptied bin back
at the dock. Measurements of the compactor bin removal and replacement were conducted on
22 February at the residential side of the sound wall at +15' above grade and at both Positions 1
and 2.
The compactor truck was in queue at the gate when it opened at 7:00 am. When the south gate
opened, the truck maneuvered back into the compactor bin, loaded it, and departed. The truck
was at the dock approximately three (3) minutes to load the compactor before departing via the
south gate. The entire process lasted slightly under five minutes. Measurements were
conducted at Position 2 at +15' above grade for this event.
Returning to the hospital at 7:50 am, the truck backed the empty compactor bin into location at
the dock and then departed. Unloading the bin also lasted approximately three minutes prior to
departing via the south gate. Measurements of this event were conducted at Position 1 at +15'
above grade.
Noise from the compactor bin delivery was the primary noise source during this event.
Following the compactor bin replacement procedure, dock activities such as operation of the
cardboard compactor and conversations were slightly audible at the residential side of the
acoustical wall. Automobile traffic on Hoag Road and delivery trucks arriving and departing
were also discernable. During our measurements, offsite noise from commercial and general
aviation over - flights, and occasional traffic noise from PCH was audible.
Two additional measurements were recorded at the residential side of the sound wall to
quantify the acoustical environment during "typical" hours of operation. These were conducted
at Positions 1 and 2, both at +5' above grade.
Position 1 was located midway between the acoustical wall and the face of the condominium
building. Measurements at +15' above grade during the compactor truck arriving at 7:50 am to
drop off an empty bin were measured to be Leq 55.7 dB(A) and the maximum noise level
recorded was Lma„ 67.8 dB(A).
Position 2 was located deep into the condominium side yard approximately 10' from the face of
the condominium building. At +15' above grade, the compactor truck initial arrival at 7:00 am
was measured to be Leq 55.6 dB(A) and the maximum noise level recorded was Lma, 65.7 dB(A).
Position 1 measurements at +5' above grade with typical dock operations resulted in 53.2 dB(A)
Leq and the maximum noise level recorded was Lma, 57.3 dB(A). Position 2 measurements at +5'
above grade with typical dock operations resulted in 52.6 dB(A) L,, and the maximum noise
level recorded was Lmax 60.8 dB(A).
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CONCLUSION
Loading dock activity noise levels are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require
that noise levels from the loading dock area do not exceed Leq 65 dB(A) during the daytime
hours of 7:00 am to 10:00 pm.
During the servicing of the compactor bin, our measurements resulted in noise levels
measured at the residential side of the acoustical barrier of Leq 55.7 dB(A) to Leq 55.7 dB(A)
which satisfies the Leq 65 dB(A) maximum allowable noise level requirement of the PC text.
Maximum noise levels measured during these events were found to be Lma„ 65.7 dB(A) and
Lmax 67.8 dB(A).
General noise levels without the compactor truck activity was found to be Leq 52.6 dB(A) to
Leq 53.2 dB(A) with maximum noise levels of Lmax 57.3 dB(A) and Lmax 60.8 dB(A).
All daytime levels of loading dock related noise measured at the residential side of the sound
wall satisfies the Leq 65 dB(A) maximum allowable noise level requirement of the Planned
Community text.
2.3.1.11 East (Hospital) Side of Acoustical Wall
Acoustical measurements were conducted at the hospital side of the barrier on the curb of West
Hoag Drive directly across from the loading dock. Measurements were conducted at 9:15 am on
22 February 2013 with the measuring microphone located at an elevation of 4' above the road
bed for the entirety of this measurement sequence. See Figure 5 for measurement location.
During our measurements, dock - related noise and activity included deliveries, sanitary
compactor and cardboard compactor operation, forklift operation, and carts rolling on the dock
also occurred. Three (3) medium trucks entered the dock from the north along West Hoag
Drive. The maximum noise level was observed to be 79.9 dB(A) Lmax which occurred during a
truck delivery. The 15 minute average noise level of 61.2 dB(A) Leq was recorded.
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2.3.2 MAIN LOADING DOCK (NIGHTTIME)
Acoustical measurements near the loading dock at both sides of the acoustical barrier were
conducted in the early morning hours on 22 February
2013. As the loading dock is closed during
the nighttime hours, the predominant noise source was offsite traffic, and to a lesser degree
mechanical equipment at the hospital rooftops.
2.3.2.A West (Residential) Side of Acoustical Wall
Two (2) separate measurement locations on the residential side of the wall were conducted at 5'
above grade. During our measurements, minor offsite noise from commercial aviation, and
occasional traffic noise from PCH was audible. See Figure 6 for acoustical testing locations.
Position 1 was located approximately 10' from the northeast corner of the Villa Balboa
condominium building. At the 5' elevation we measured 49.0 dB(A) Lm„ and the 15 minute
average noise level of 44.6 d6(A) Leq was recorded.
Position 2 was located midway between the acoustical wall and the face of the condominium
building. At the 5' elevation we measured 52.8 dB(A) Lmax and the 15 minute average noise level
of 46.6 d8(A) Leq was recorded.
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2.3.2 MAIN LOADING DOCK (NIGHTTIME)
Acoustical measurements near the loading dock at both sides of the acoustical barrier were
conducted in the early morning hours on 22 February
2013. As the loading dock is closed during
the nighttime hours, the predominant noise source was offsite traffic, and to a lesser degree
mechanical equipment at the hospital rooftops.
2.3.2.A West (Residential) Side of Acoustical Wall
Two (2) separate measurement locations on the residential side of the wall were conducted at 5'
above grade. During our measurements, minor offsite noise from commercial aviation, and
occasional traffic noise from PCH was audible. See Figure 6 for acoustical testing locations.
Position 1 was located approximately 10' from the northeast corner of the Villa Balboa
condominium building. At the 5' elevation we measured 49.0 dB(A) Lm„ and the 15 minute
average noise level of 44.6 d6(A) Leq was recorded.
Position 2 was located midway between the acoustical wall and the face of the condominium
building. At the 5' elevation we measured 52.8 dB(A) Lmax and the 15 minute average noise level
of 46.6 d8(A) Leq was recorded.
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CONCLUSION
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise
levels from the loading dock area do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours of
10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Our measurements resulted in noise levels measured at the residential
side of the acoustical barrier ranging from Leq 44.6 dB(A) to Leq 46.6 dB(A) which satisfies the
Leq 55 dB(A) maximum allowable noise levels of the Planned Community text for nighttime
hours.
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2.3.2.8 East (Hospital) Side of Acoustical Wall
The loading dock is closed during the nighttime hours. During our measurement, minor offsite
traffic noise from PCH was audible, along with an exhaust or intake fan located in the south side
of the West Tower. As the gates to Hoag Road are closed at nighttime, no traffic or deliveries
occurred during our tests. See Figure 7 for measurement locations.
Acoustical measurements at 5' above grade and 15' above grade were conducted at Position 1,
along the hospital side of the sound wall at the curb of Hoag Road directly across from the
loading dock. Measurements taken at the elevated 15' were to measure any hospital rooftop
equipment which may have been shielded by the roof parapet at the lower 5' elevation.
At the east side of the barrier along the curb of Hoag Road, we measured noise levels of 56.7
dB(A) L,m and a 15 minute average of 50.7 dB(A) Leq at the 5' elevation. At the 15' elevation,
noise levels of 60.3 dB(A) L,m and a 15 minute average of 51.6 dB(A) Leq were recorded.
CONCLUSION
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise
levels from the loading dock area do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours of
10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Our measurements resulted in noise levels measured at the hospital
side of the sound wall ranging from Leq 50.7 dB(A) to Leq 51.6 dB(A) which satisfies the Leq 55
dB(A) maximum allowable noise levels of the Planned Community text for nighttime hours.
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2.4 DIETARY LOADING DOCK NOISE LEVELS & ACTIVITY
2.4.1 Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
Measurements were conducted on 26 February 2013 starting at 7:00 am. Our measurement
location was at the western curb of Hoag Road directly across from the dietary loading dock near
the main gate. The measuring microphone was located at an elevation of 4' above the road bed for
the entirety of the measurement program. See Figure 8 for acoustical testing location.
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2.4.1 Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
Measurements were conducted on 26 February 2013 starting at 7:00 am. Our measurement
location was at the western curb of Hoag Road directly across from the dietary loading dock near
the main gate. The measuring microphone was located at an elevation of 4' above the road bed for
the entirety of the measurement program. See Figure 8 for acoustical testing location.
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Compactor Bin Removal
Two (2) times per week, a truck is scheduled to arrive at the dietary dock to remove, empty offsite,
and replace the trash compactor bin located within the dock. On Tuesdays, arrival time is
scheduled at 7:00 am and then return an hour later at approximately 8:00 am to install the emptied
bin back at the dock. On Fridays the compactor truck arrival time is 8:00 am and then return an
hour later at approximately 9:00 am with the empty compactor bin.
Measurements of the compactor bin removal and replacement were conducted on 26 February at
the west curb of Hoag Road directly across from the dietary dock. The compactor truck was waiting
at the gate when it opened at 7:00 am. When the gate opened, the truck maneuvered back into
the compactor, loaded it, and departed. The truck was at the dock approximately five (5) minutes
to load the compactor before departing.
Noise levels at the curb across from the dietary loading dock during the compactor bin removal
were measured to be LeQ 64.5 dB(A) and the maximum noise level recorded was Lmu 89.9 dB(A).
Returning to the hospital at 8:00 am, the truck backed the empty compactor bin into location at the
dock and then departed. Unloading the bin also lasted approximately five minutes prior to
departing via the south gate. To back into the dock, the truck maneuvered to within 5' of our
measuring microphone set up near the curb. The entire operation lasted slightly under 5 minutes.
Noise levels at the loading dock during the compactor bin replacement were measured to be Leq
64.8 dB(A) and the maximum noise level recorded was Lmax 85.5 dB(A).
General Conditions
Noise levels were also measured at the curb across from the loading dock to quantify the acoustic
environment of general daytime dock activity noise. Measurements were conducted at 8:30 am on
26 February 2013 using the same location and elevation as the compactor bin measurements.
During these measurements, dock - related noise and activity included two medium size truck
deliveries, and a staff member performing general cleanup and sweeping of the dock area.
Automobile traffic passing directly in front of the dietary dock on Hoag Road was not included in
the measurements. Short conversations between workers inside the highly reverberant enclosed
dock were audible during the test, as was minor off -site traffic on Hospital Road.
The maximum noise level was observed to be 64.9 dB(A) Lmax which occurred as a truck
maneuvered close to the microphone during a delivery. The 15 minute average noise level of 53.2
dB(A) LeQ was recorded.
CONCLUSION
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise
levels from the Dietary loading dock do not exceed Leq 65 dB(A) during the daytime hours of
7:00 am to 10:00 pm. Measurements of noise levels at the curb nearest the property line across
from the Dietary dock resulted in Leq 64.8 dB(A) during the compactor service and Leq 53.2 dB(A)
during daytime hours with minor dock activity. All tests conducted of dietary dock generated
noise levels satisfy the LeQ 65 dB(A) maximum allowable noise level requirement of the Planned
Community text..
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2.4.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements & Activity
Nighttime noise level measurements were conducted on 21 February beginning at 2:30 am. Our
measurement location was at the western curb of West Hoag Drive directly across from the dietary
loading dock. The measuring microphone was located at an elevation of 4' above the road bed as
shown in Figure 9.
Predominant background noise levels observed near the dietary dock area were primarily from off -
site traffic on Hospital Road and Newport Blvd. propagating through the ambulance emergency
access road immediately to the north. Mechanical equipment could also be heard in the
background. Our measurements resulted in a 15 minute Leq 52.4 dB(A), with a maximum recorded
level of Lmax 56.6 dB(A) generated by offsite traffic.
CONCLUSION
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise
levels from the Dietary loading dock do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours of
10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Our measurements resulted in noise levels measured at the curb nearest
the property line across from the Dietary dock was LeQ 52.4 dB(A) which satisfies the Leq 55 dB(A)
maximum allowable noise level requirement.
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2.5 COGENERATION FACILITY NOISE LEVELS AND ACTIVITY
As shown in Figure 10, measurements were conducted on Sunset View Park at approximately 10' from
the south face of the condominium building located at 200 Paris Lane. The measuring microphone was
located at an elevation of 4' above the road bed and also at 20' above the road bed during the
measurements.
Measurements conducted at the 4' elevation determine the noise level exposure at the lower first floor
condominium units which benefit from the acoustical shielding provided by the hospital cogeneration
building and existing topography. The noise levels measured at 20' determine the noise levels
experienced at the third floor of the condominiums which may have a direct line -of -sight to the hospital
cooling towers and minimal acoustical shielding effects. These upper floor units would experience the
greatest noise impact from the cooling towers.
We observed that two (2) of the cooling towers in the cogeneration facility were operational during our
tests and the installation of an acoustical barrier at the north end of the cooling tower building.
2.5.1 Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
Measurements were conducted on 22 February 2013 during the hours of 10:00 am to 11:00 am.
During the daytime measurements, the preponderance of ambient noise experienced was due to
traffic on the nearby Superior Avenue and to a lesser degree from traffic on Pacific Coast Highway.
Except during the quietest moments when traffic flow on Superior was controlled by the signal at
Pacific Coast Highway, noise from the cooling towers and cogeneration facility was inaudible.
With the microphone located at a 4' elevation above the roadbed, we measured Leq 52.3 dB(A) for a
15 minute duration and the maximum level recorded was Lmax 59.5 dB(A) due to offsite traffic.
With the microphone raised to the higher 20' elevation, we measured Leq 56.2 dB(A) with a
maximum recorded level of Lmax 61.1 dB(A) from offsite traffic noise.
CONCLUSION
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance which
require that noise levels do not exceed Leq 60 dB(A) during the day due to hospital operations.
Maximum levels must not exceed Lmax 80 dB(A) during the daytime from hospital operations.
With two (2) cooling towers operating, the measured noise levels of Leq 52.3 dB(A) and Lmax 59.5
dB(A) at the 4' elevation, and LeQ 56.2 dB(A) and Lmax 61.1 dB(A) at the 20' elevation satisfy the
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance.
2.5.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements & Activity
Measurements were conducted on 21 February 2013 starting at 3:30 am at the locations shown in
Figure 10.
During the nighttime measurements of the cogeneration facility, the ambient noise levels
experienced was primarily traffic noise from, waves crashing at the beach, occasional traffic noise
on Superior Avenue with the cooling towers within the cogeneration facility only occasionally
audible.
The intruding noise levels from offsite sources were often equal to, or exceeded the noise levels
generated by the mechanical equipment under test. To the degree possible, testing sequences
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were manually paused during offsite occurrences however the test results were based on a fully
integrated 15 minute sampling.
With the microphone located at a 4' elevation above the roadbed, we measured Leq 47.8 dB(A) for
a 15 minute duration and the maximum level recorded was Lmax 57.9 dB(A). With the microphone
raised to the higher 20' elevation, we measured Leq 48.2 dB(A) with a maximum recorded level of
Lmax 57.9 dB(A).
CONCLUSION
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance which
require that noise levels do not exceed Leq 50 dB(A) during the night due to hospital operations.
Maximum levels must not exceed Lmax 70 dB(A) during the nighttime from hospital operations.
With two (2) cooling towers operating, the measured noise levels of LeQ 47.8 dB(A) and Lmax 57.9
dB(A) at the 4' elevation, and LeQ 48.7 dB(A) and Lmax 57.9 dB(A) at the 20' elevation satisfy the
Leq 50 dB(A) allowable noise level requirement of the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
during nighttime hours.
The worst case Lmax 57.9 dB(A) measured at 4' and 20' above the roadbed also satisfy the City of
Newport Beach maximum allowable Lmax 70 dB(A) noise standard.
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2.6 VERSAILLES TENNIS COURT
2.6.1 Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
Daytime acoustical measurements were conducted on 22 February 2013 adjacent to a concrete
culvert located at the southeast corner of the Villa Balboa tennis courts starting at 11:15 am. The
measuring microphone was located at an elevation of 4' above the tennis court elevation for the
entirety of the measurement program
This position is directly across Hoag Road from the Dietary loading dock and the ambulance access
road. See Figure 11 for acoustical testing location. Noise levels were due primarily to rooftop
mechanical equipment, traffic on Hospital Road and minor activity in the dietary loading dock. No
truck deliveries at the dock occurred during our measurements.
With the microphone located at a 4' elevation, we measured Leq 50.1 dB(A) for a 15 minute
duration and the maximum level recorded was Lma, 53.4 dB(A) due to offsite traffic.
CONCLUSION
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance which
require that noise levels do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the night due to hospital operations.
Maximum levels must not exceed LR,ax 75 dB(A) during the nighttime from hospital operations.
However, per the City of Newport Beach ordinance the location selected for measuring exterior
noise levels in a residential area shall be at any part of a private yard, patio, deck or balcony
normally used for human activity and identified by the owner of the affected property as
suspected of exceeding the noise level standard.
If the noise ordinance requirements were to apply to the tennis courts, the measured noise
levels of LeQ 50.1 dB(A) and Lma, 53.4 dB(A) satisfy the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance as
well as the Planned Community text requiring that noise levels do not exceed LeQ 65 dB(A) during
daytime hours.
2.6.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements & Activity
Nighttime measurements were conducted on 21 February 2013 at the southeast corner of the Villa
Balboa tennis courts at 2:30 am. The measuring microphone was located at an elevation of 4'
above the tennis court elevation for the entirety of the measurement program
This position is directly across Hoag Road from the Dietary loading dock and the ambulance access
road. See Figure 11 for acoustical testing location. Noise levels were due primarily to rooftop
mechanical equipment and offsite traffic on Hospital Road and Newport Blvd. The gates at Hoag
Road were closed so there were no deliveries or activity at the dietary loading dock.
With the microphone located at a 4' elevation, we measured Leq 48.4 dB(A) for a 15 minute
duration and the maximum level recorded was Lma, 55.7 dB(A) due to offsite traffic.
CONCLUSION
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance which
require that noise levels do not exceed Leq 50 dB(A) during the night due to hospital operations.
Maximum levels must not exceed Lma, 70 dB(A) during the nighttime from hospital operations.
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If the noise ordinance requirements were to apply to the tennis courts, the measured noise
levels of Leq 48.4 dB(A) and L... 55.7 dB(A) satisfy the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance as
well as the Planned Community text requirements that noise levels do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A)
during nighttime hours.
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2.7 GENERAL AMBIENT CONDITIONS
To illustrate the general noise environment in and around the hospital, daytime and nighttime ambient
noise measurements were conducted on 21 and 22 February 2013 at the locations described below.
The purpose of these measurements is to document the current conditions and track any changes over
time.
The noise levels measured in these locations are primarily from traffic sources and aircraft operations
only. Specific hospital equipment and on -site operations were of too great a distance and were not
contributory to these measurements.
2.7.1 Catalina Drive & Old Newport Blvd.
The first location for our measurements was the intersection of Catalina Drive and Old Newport
Blvd. shown in Figure 12. This environment consisted of small residences and businesses. The
general noise source was traffic along Newport Blvd., and to a lesser extent Pacific Coast Highway.
Traffic on Catalina Drive and Old Newport Blvd. were not major contributors to the ambient noise
environment. Nighttime tests began at 4:30 am, and daytime tests started at 12:30 pm.
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Measurements were conducted at Superior Avenue & Sunset View Park as shown in Figure 13.
Ambient noise levels were from traffic on Superior Avenue and to a lesser degree from traffic
accelerating from the stop light at Superior Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. Occasional
conversations from people walking along Sunset View Park were also included in our
measurements. Nighttime tests began at 3:00 am, and daytime tests started at 11:00 am.
Table 2.7.2.a
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2.7.3 Sunset View Park & West Hoag Road
Measurements were conducted at Sunset View Park & West Hoag Road as shown in Figure 14.
Ambient noise levels were from traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, minor traffic along West Hoag
Road, and vehicles within the nearby parking garage. Nighttime tests began at 1:00 am, and
daytime tests started at 12:30 pm.
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2.8 200 PARIS LANE - VILLA BALBOA CONDOMINIUM COMPLEX
Per Term 3 of the Settlement Agreement between Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Villa
Balboa Community Association, noise shall be measured at 200 Paris Lane annually to verify compliance
with the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance of the Municipal Code Chapter 10.26. A specific
location for the acoustical measurements is not discussed within the Settlement Agreement.
Noise level measurements within the Villa Balboa complex were conducted during the daytime and
nighttime hours on 22 February 2013 at the location shown in Figure 15.
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2.8.1 Daytime Noise Measurements
Daytime measurements were conducted at 12:40 pm at the emergency exit gate immediately east
of the 200 Paris Lane condominium. With the microphone located at a 4' elevation above the
roadbed, we measured Leq 47.4 dB(A) for a 15 minute duration and the maximum level recorded
was Lma, 57.3 dB(A).
The general ambient noise consisted of traffic noise from Pacific Coast Highway and to a lesser
degree, Superior Avenue. Automobile noise from within a parking garage of the Villa Balboa
complex was occasionally audible. Mechanical equipment noise from Hoag Hospital was not
identifiable.
2.8.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements
Nighttime noise measurements were conducted at 4:15 am, also at the exit gate east of the 200
Paris Lane condominium. With the microphone located at a 4' elevation above the roadbed, we
measured LeQ 48.1 dB(A) for a 15 minute duration with the maximum recorded level of Lma. 53.3
dB(A).
General ambient noise was from ocean waves breaking on the beach and to a lesser degree traffic
on Superior Avenue. Acoustical shielding provided by the condominium buildings provided
sufficient noise reduction to reduce mechanical equipment noise from the hospital cogeneration
facility to inaudibility.
CONCLUSION
The noise levels measured at this location were generated by offsite sources and therefore
would not be considered in the City Noise Ordinance regarding control on mechanical
equipment noise from the hospital operations. Measurement data collected however is
presented relative to the levels specified in the noise ordinance.
Noise levels in this area would be regulated by the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
which require that noise levels do not exceed LeQ 50 dB(A) during the nighttime hours, and Leq 60
dB(A) during the daytime due to hospital operations. Maximum levels must not exceed Lma. 80
dB(A) during the daytime and Lma. 70 dB(A) during the nighttime from hospital operations.
Noise levels of Leq 47.4 dB(A) measured during the day and Lea 48.1 dB(A) measured during the
nighttime hours both satisfy the Leq 60 dB(A) daytime and Leq 50 dB(A) nighttime allowable noise
level requirement of the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance.
The worst case Lma. 57.3 dB(A) measured during the daytime and Lma. 53.3 dB(A) measured
during the nighttime hours also satisfy the City of Newport Beach maximum allowable Lma. 80
dB(A) daytime and Lma. 70 dB(A) nighttime allowable noise level requirement of the City of
Newport Beach Noise Ordinance.
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2.9 260 CAGNEY LANE CONDOMINIUM - UNIT 304
Access to condominium Unit 304 was not permitted to RSA staff so direct acoustical testing of the
exterior balcony and interior spaces of the unit were not performed. This unit is on the third floor with
direct line of sight to the rooftop mechanical equipment as well as to the louvers located in the west
wall of the second story mechanical equipment room of the West Tower. The balcony is exposed to the
hospital rooftop mechanical equipment as well as the hospital loading docks.
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towards the hospital. Due to limited access and terrain limitations, the measurement location was
slightly north and lower than Unit 304's balcony as shown in Figure 16.
2.9.1 Daytime Noise Measurements
Measurements were conducted of the exterior environment at the condominium building on 26
February 2013 at 10:30 am.
During the tests, background noise levels were from general activity at the hospital including staff
conversations, hospital mechanical equipment from the hospital buildings, traffic on Hoag Road,
and minor activity at the main loading dock.
At this measurement position the 15 minute average noise levels were found to be Leq 51.6 dB(A)
and the maximum recorded level of Lma. 58.6 dB(A). We suspect these levels to be 3dB to 4dB
lower than what actually would occur directly at the condominium balcony due to the microphone
elevation being slightly lower than the balcony and therefore being more acoustically shielded from
the hospital rooftop equipment noise and offsite traffic. We estimate the exterior noise levels at
the condominium balcony to be approximately Leq 54 dB(A) to Leq 56 dB(A) for daytime hours.
This is similar to measurements conducted on the balcony in 2012 which resulted in Leq 55.4 dB(A)
for daytime hours.
During the 2012 tests, interior noise levels during the daytime were found to be Leq 37.1 dB(A) for
daytime hours. Assuming no modifications to the exterior wall assembly of the condominium unit,
we would anticipate similar interior noise levels to be found in 2013.
CONCLUSION
Acceptable noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which requires
that noise levels from the hospital do not exceed LeQ 65 dB(A) during the daytime hours of 7:00
am to 10:00 pm.
Based only on the exterior measurements conducted from the ground level, the estimated Leq
54 dB(A) to Leq 56 dB(A) noise levels at the balcony satisfies the Leq 65 dB(A) maximum allowable
noise level requirements of the PC Text.
We would expect similar results to the 2012 tests for current noise levels occurring during the
nighttime.
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3.1 CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY OF ACOUSTICAL TESTING RESULTS
The results of all acoustical measurements included the noise reduction mitigation measures installed to
date at the hospital complex. While not an exhaustive list, visible noise control devices installed at the
hospital are as follows:
• Noise control penthouse constructed on the ancillary building roof to control noise of recently
replaced kitchen exhaust fans.
• Acoustical barrier wall constructed at perimeter of ancillary building to acoustically shield the nearby
residential condominiums.
• Acoustical louvers and other noise control devices installed within the West Tower second floor
mechanical room
• Sound absorbing panels installed at the wall surfaces of the loading dock.
• Acoustical barrier wall approximately 20'± tall
constructed along West Hoag Road to shield
residential condominiums from noise generated by hospital operations.
• Noise control enclosure at the cardboard compactor located in the loading dock parking lot.
The mitigation measures currently installed have sufficiently reduced hospital - generated noise to satisfy
the applicable City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance, and the Hoag Memorial Hospital Planned
Community Development Criteria &District Regulations.
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March 8, 2013
Mr. Gregg Zoll
Senior Project Manager
Facilities Design and Construction
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
500 Superior Ave., Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA, 92663
Re: City Mitigation Measure — Cogen Plume Review
March 1, 2012 — February 28, 2013 Period
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA
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through February 28, 2013. Reference attachments, period summary, path forward and conclusions
follow:
A. REFERENCE ATTACHMENTS
Cooling Tower Plume Mitigation Operations Protocol.
Cooling Tower Curtailment Reports March 1, 2012 — February 28, 2013.
Energy Management Control System, Cogen Plume Mitigation Flow Diagram.
PERIOD SUMMARY (March 1, 2012 through February 2013)
1. Ongoing monitoring, trending and documentation (electronic and hard copy) of local
weather conditions including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and
direction via a solar powered weather station (installed summer 2008).
2. Based on monitored weather conditions — ongoing 24/7 advance notification of operators
of pending weather conditions that may cause a plume to form.
3. Ongoing Cogeneration Plant and cooling tower load curtailment and shifting in
accordance with Section 8.5 of the amended DA.
4. Scheduling of Cogeneration Plant equipment maintenance periods to coincide with
November 2012 through February 2013 curtailment period.
5. For the period of March 1, 2012 through February 28, 2013, the Cogeneration Plant's
effective heat rejection was reduced by 33 percent minimum to curtail plume formation.
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CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, for the March 1, 2012 — February 28, 2013 period, the Cogeneration Plant
operation is in compliance with Section 8.5 of the amended DA.
Sincerely,
Exp. U.S. Services
Michael Trzepacz, PE
Managing Principal
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
City Mitigation Measure — Cogan Plume Review
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REFERENCE #1 — COOLING TOWER PLUME MITIGATION OPERATIONS PROTOCOL
Subject: Draft Procedure Hoag Hospital Co -Gen Mitigation
Cooling Tower Plume Mitigation Operations Protocol
The draft procedure to react to weather conditions that could result in a cooling tower plume will
include the following steps by the programmed Energy Management Control System (EMS):
1. When the EMS records and reports conditions at the Co -Gen weather station where the
Temperature (T) is less than 55 OF and the relative Humidity (RH) is greater than 55 %, the EMS
determines if the time is between 7 a.m. (07:00) and 7 p.m. (19:00).
2. If the time is outside 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., then continue monitoring T and RH.
3. If the time is inside 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., then the EMS automatically calculates heat rejection load.
4. The EMS determines if the calculated heat rejection is greater than 46.2 M BTU /hr.
5. If heat rejection is less than 46.2 M BTU /hr then the EMS continues monitoring T and RH.
6. If the calculated heat rejection is greater than 46.2 M BTU /hr, then the EMS automatically alerts
the operator with audible and visual alarms for heat reduction operations.
7. The EMS automatically logs the event for auditing and reporting.
& The EMS starts a delay time for 15 minutes to confirm the T and RH conditions.
9. If the conditions continue then the EMS automatically alerts the operator to commence heat
rejection reduction procedures.
10. The EMS automatically calculates the reduction requirement and recommends one or a
combination of the followings:
• Secure steam chiller / absorber equipment.
• Redirect Chilled Water (CHW) to other equipment and or locations.
• Secure generation equipment.
11. The EMS automatically logs or trends the event and all Co -Gen equipment operations.
12. The EMS will automatically alert the operator when Co -Gen operation can return to normal.
13. At all times the EMS continues to monitor T and RH.
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Picture #1: Co Gen Upper Bluff / Green Screen BEFORE
Picture #2: Co Gen Upper Bluff / Green Screen AFTER
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Picture #3: West Hoag Drive Landscape BEFORE
Picture #4: West Hoag Drive Landscape AFTER
Create Date: March 2013 -2-
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Picture #5: Sunset Lower Parking Lot Landscape BEFORE
Picture #6: Sunset Lower Parking Lot Landscape AFTER
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Attachment 3
Code Enforcement Report
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CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
CODE ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
3300 NEWPORT BOULEVARD, BLDG. E
NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658 -8915
(949) 644 -3220
To: Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner
From: Cassi Palmer, Code Enforcement Officer
CC: Matt Cosylion, Code Enforcement Supervisor
Date: March 22, 2013
Re: Hoag Hospital Development Agreement Review
The following information is a timeline and synopsis of complaints reported to the
Code Enforcement Division regarding Hoag Hospital from the period of March 2012
through March 2013.
On or around April 12, 2012 the Code Enforcement Division received a noise related
complaint regarding faulty alarms, idling trucks, and early morning disruptions. Hoag
management was contacted regarding these concerns.
On or around June 11, 2012 the Code Enforcement Division received further
complaints regarding noise emanating from Hoag Health Center. These complaints
were related to janitorial service being disruptive between the hours of 10:30 p.m
through 3:00 a.m. and early morning construction noise. Hoag management was
contacted again. Residents were advised to contact the division should the problems
occur again.
On or around October 7, 2012, the Code Enforcement Division received several
noise complaints of Power Washing and maintenance occurring around the Cancer
Center in the early AM and late evenings. Code Enforcement staff met with Hoag
representatives to discuss the matter.
On or around November 30, 2012 the Code Enforcement Division received a
complaint of weekend construction occurring on Sundays and alarms being tested
between the hours of 4:00 a.m and 6:00 a.m. Code Enforcement staff responded to
the Sunday construction complaint; and more information was requested regarding
the alarms as they had ceased being set off. Residents were instructed to contact
the division again should the problem reoccur. No further complaints of alarm testing
have been received at this time.
As of November, 2012 the Code Enforcement Division has not received any further
complaints regarding Hoag Hospital.
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