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Home My WebLink About19 - Land Use Element, CLUP, Zoning Code, Zoning map & Budget Amendments - Correspondence (Mariners Mile)Ned McCune "RECEIVED AFTER AGENDA 424 East 16th Street PRINTED:#'__2L/_J� April 14,2013 Costa Mesa, CA «. Councilman Tony Petros City of Newport Beach 100 Civic Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92660 Dear Councilman Petros, I am the owner of Mariners Mile Square, 2700 West Coast Highway. I want the City Council to use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of West Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Bach Bay Bridge, in the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, from a six -lane arterial to what it is today, which admirably serves both local and through traffic. Redevelopment is inhibited, and in some cases prevented, by the requirement that new projects set back from the six -lane curb line designed to Caltrans standards. A viable commercial design is not possible on the remainder parcel. Too much parking is lost from it, and traffic cannot circulate within it. The citizens of Newport Beach have resisted for years the imposition of a freeway on the State Highway One route. It would detrimentally impact all existing commercial establishments. They need safe, convenient ingress and egress. Mariners Mile, like Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and Belmont Shores, is best served by a community roadway, not a freeway accommodating traffic passing through. I want the City Council to use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of West Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge, in the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, from a six - lane arterial to what it is today, which admirably serves both local and through traffic. Redevelopment is inhibited, and in some cases prevented, by the requirement that new projects set back from the six -lane curb line designed to Caltrans standards. A viable commercial design is not possible on the remainder parcel. Too much parking is lost from it, and traffic cannot circulate within it. The citizens of Newport Beach have resisted for years the imposition of a freeway on the State Highway One route. It would detrimentally impact all existing commercial establishments. They need safe, convenient ingress and egress. Mariners Mile, like Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and Belmont Shores, is best served by a community roadway, not a freeway accommodating traffic passing through. It has been almost five years since voters approved the latest General Plan. It is time to revisit elements of its land use provisions, also with the idea of fostering development. zi r�ti 0100, -7— d 7`lil� 7' it c 1 0 / W, Oal*-ST' h�y, ,�i� �� 1/e�:%,�✓ mac. >f /, April 15, 2013 Councilman Tony Petros Newport Beach City Hall 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 RE: Orange County Master Plan of Arterial Highways West Coast Highway, Mariners Mile, Newport Beach Dear Councilman Petros, 1 have been a resident of Newport Beach for over 27 years, and have operated my commercial real estate brokerage office in Newport Beach during that period. I have represented many of the property owners along Mariners Mile in their various teasing and sales activities, and continue to do so. While the issue of highway widening of West Coast Highway between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge (at Dover Drive) has been a constant threat and a detriment to redevelopment along Mariners Mile, Ws now time for a change. The required setbacks (established for future widening of the highway) for new projects on the inland side, inhibit or even prevent redevelopment in most cases. The citizens of Newport Beach do not want, nor have they ever wanted, a freeway on Coast Highway. They enjoy the convenient and safe accessibility to the many restaurants and businesses along Mariners Mile. Widening this section of West Coast Highway and creating a freeway would be devastating to the businesses and community as a whole. Therefore, l urge the City Council to use its influence with the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Caltrans to change the status of West Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge, in the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, from a six -lane arterial to what it is today. In other words, leave it the way ibis. Thank you. Respectfully, REAL 'STATE ENTERPRILU Ted E. Bean Broker and Owner 901 Dover Drive, Suite 216 • Newport Beach, CA 92660 o T 949.631.0900 , F 949.631.3620 realestate- enterprises.com DRE License No. 01346793 r /V Gary and Cheryl Neville Shepherd 5143e Street Newport Beach, CA 92663 Phone -949 6504980 Fax: 949 6504959 F -mail: `w r r Cxo tr:s w,;;` rnat:�c:�rztt� Particia Temple Newport Beach Planning Commission Re: General Plan, Mariners Mile — 220 i W. Pacific Coast highway Dear Ms. Temple, k�- *110, ANN t r U My family owns commercial property at 2201 West Pacific Coast Hwy. It is currently leased to Don Haskell/ Ardell Investment Company/ Ardell Yacht Brokerage. The property is 100 feet (waterfront) by 210/220 feet (street side). The property is in the middle of the 700 feet Ardell claims to own. My husband and I live in Newport Beach on Newport Island. My mother and father both graduated from Newport Harbor High School, class of '38. The property we own was originally Croft and Neville Marine Contractors which built most of the piers, dock pilings, bulk heads and dredged Newport Bay. We have watched the new plans for Mariners Mile unfold with great interest. We have watched Dan Daniels representing Ardell referring to the 700 feet of bay front as being owned by Ardell, which is not true. Ardell does control the property during the lease period. We ask that we be notified of any meeting or information that may affect our property. We want to make sure new zoning and restrictions (View Corridors, Public Plaza, or Public Walkways) are fair to us as we will be taking back possession of the property at the end of Ardell's lease. If you have any questions please feel free to call any time Sincerely, heryl jvilleShepht April 30, 2013 Councilman Tony Petros Newport Beach City Hall 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Dear Councilman Petros, On behalf of the Balboa Bay Club and Resort, I am requesting that the City Council use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of West Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge, in the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, from a six -lane arterial to what it is today, which admirably serves both local and through traffic. Redevelopment is inhibited, and in some cases prevented, by the requirement that new projects set back from the six -lane curb line designed to Caltrans standards. A viable commercial design is not possible on the remainder parcel. Too much parking is lost from it, and traffic cannot circulate within it. The citizens of Newport Beach have resisted for years the imposition of a freeway on the State Highway One route. It would detrimentally impact all existing commercial establishments. They need safe, convenient ingress and egress. Mariners Mile, like Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and Belmont Shores, is best served by a community roadway, not a freeway accommodating traffic passing through. It has been almost five years since voters approved the latest General Plan. It is time to revisit elements of its land use provisions, also with the idea of fostering development. Thank you. 3ry 7 san Executive Vice President & CFO GTJ /ce 1221 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA 92663 -5026 (949) 630 -4160 Fax (949) 630 -4262 Web: http:lAvww.balboabayclub.com Ridgeway Development Company 2844 Lafayette Ave. Newport Beach, California 92663 Phone: (949)723 -5864 FAX: (949) 723 -5204 April 4, 2013 Councilman Tony Petros City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: Mariner's Mile Coast Highway Dear Tony. " ^ ` The undersigned as a business and property owner of Mariner's Mile, request the City Council to use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of West Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge from a six -lane arterial to what it is today. West Coast Highway as designed adequately serves both local and pass - through traffic. Redevelopment of existing properties is inhibited and in some cases prevented by the requirement that new projects set back from the six -lane curb line designed to Caltrans standards. A viable commercial design is not possible on the remainder parcel. Adequate parking cannot be designed to accommodate the new project and traffic cannot circulate within it. The citizens of Newport Beach have resisted for years the imposition of high speed arterial on the State Highway One. It would detrimentally impact all existing commercial establishments by creating high speed traffic on Coast ,Highway. What is needed is safe, convenient ingress and egress which is best accomplished with slower traffic. Mariner's Mile, like Laguna Beach and Corona del Mar, is best served by a community roadway, not a high speed arterial that accommodates non - resident, pass - through traffic. It is time to revisit elements of its land use provisions with the idea of fostering a design for W. Coast Highway that is both safe and maintains the village character of the community for all residents of Newport Beach. Very truly yours: "i Tod W. Ridgeway — C: City Council April 5, 2013 Tony Petros Council Member, District 2 City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: West Coast Highway — Mariner's Mile Dear Mr. Petros: My family has owned and operated Sterling BMW for over 22 years. We have owned the property at our current location on West Coast Highway between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge ("Mariner's Mile ") for over 17 years now. I request the City Council use its influence with Caltrans and with the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of West Coast Highway, along the Mariner's Mile stretch, in the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, from a six -lane arterial, to what it is today, which admirably serves both local and through traffic. Redevelopment is inhibited, and in some cases prevented, by the requirement that new projects set back up to 18 feet from the six -lane curb line designed to Caltrans standards. A viable commercial design is not possible on the remainder parcel. Too much parking is lost from it, and traffic cannot circulate within it. The citizens of Newport Beach have resisted for years the imposition of a freeway on the State Highway One route. It would detrimentally impact all existing commercial establishments. We need safe, convenient ingress and egress. Mariners Mile, like Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and Belmont Shores, is best served by a community roadway, not a freeway accommodating traffic passing through. It has been almost five years since voters approved the latest General Plan. It is time to revisit elements of its land use provisions, also with the idea of fostering development. Thank you in advance for your efforts to make this happen. Sincerely, 1 � Preston Minor Treasure /General Manager 3000 West Coast Highway - Newport Beach, CA 92663 Telephone (949) 645 -5900 < Fax (949) 645 -0044 www.sterlingbmw.com 1775 Newport Boulevard, Susie b, Costa aVeso, Californic; 42627 April 8, 2013 Councilman Tony Petros City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 Re: Mariner's Mile, Coast Highway Dear Mr. Petros: As the owner of Mariner's Pointe, I would like to request that the City Council use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of West Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge. In the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, changing it from the four -lane highway that it is today to a six -lane highway would inhibit development and prevent commercial designs from having safe, convenient ingress and egress to commercial establishments. I do not think that the residents of Newport Beach want a high speed highway through the area. What is needed is an easy in, easy out for residents and tourists, not just high speed pass - though traffic. Like Laguna Beach, Corona Del Mar and Belmont Shores, Mariner's Mile is better served by a community roadway and not a high speed highway. INC. BYCO, COMM -M DMLOPMENIT - 2Q25 Newport Blvd.. Re, 200 • eta New, CA 926'71(949) 517 -2251 Ki (949) 545-4137 April 10, 2013 COUNCILMAN TONY PETROS NEWPORT BEACH CITY ]HALL 100 Civic Center Drive Newport .Beach, CA 92660 RE: MARINERS MILE MASTER PLAN OF ARTERIAL HIGHWAYS Dear Councilman Petros: I am a property owner of the property located at 3300 West Coast Pacific Coast Highway in Newport Beach, located within the Mariners Mile District. As you know, Mariners Mile is a stretch of Newport Beach which has tremendous potential but for too many years has not lived up to what it should be for the community and the City of Newport Beach. When a property owner wishes to renovate or redevelop their property, they are faced with so many hurdles that many times the result is just what you see along the Mariners Mile - older unrenovated buildings. When you consider the impacts of the Coastal Commission, Planning & Building requirements, concerned neighbors from Newport Heights, Cal - Trans, and other hurdles to development, it's amazing anything gets done. One of the main concerns I have as a property owner in the Mariners Mile district is that of the Cal -Trans Master Plan which calls for a six -lane arterial highway running through this part of town. Not only is this concept unsafe for ingress and egress to the properties along Coast Highway, but also the increased speed would have a horrible impact on the success of businesses along this route. Equally detrimental to the development of sites along the street is the .regaircincn that new projccts have a builuing setback -to aiseosxuucuaLc this Mute higl way expansion. For all of these reasons and more, I would like to request that the City Council use its influence with Cal -Trans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of West Coast Highway in this area of Mariners Mile from its current plan of a six -lane arterial to what it currently is today. This would be a step in the right direction in reducing the many roadblocks which currently exist for the property owners who wish to make the Mariners Mile a healthy and viable destination within Newport Beach. Thank you very much for your attention regarding this matter. Very truly yours, Mark R. Byers J` Senior Vice President t w ne The First and Finest in Electric Boats Since 797011' www.duffyboats.com April 10, 2013 Newport Beach City Council 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 Dear Newport Beach City Council: Date CopLes sent To: _City Council City Manager —City Attorney File I would agree to have the City Council use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of West Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge, in the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, from a six -Iane arterial to what it is today, which admirably serves both local and through traffic. X Marshall Duffy Electric Boat Company 670 West 17`p Street, Unit E7 Costa Mesa, CA 92627 (949)645 -6811 fax (949) 645 -6821 www.duffyboats.com Russ Fluter 2025 W. Balboa Blvd. Newport Beach, CA 92663 April S, 2013 Mayor and City Council City of Newport Beach 100 Civic Center Dr. Newport Beach, CA 92550 Mayor and City Council of Newport Beach. I want the City Council to use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of the West Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge, in the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, from a six -lane arterial to what it is today, which admirably serves both local and through traffic. Redevelopment is Inhibited, and in some cases prevented, by the requirement that new projects set back from the six —lane curb tine designed to Caltrans standards. A viable commercial design is not possible on the remainder parcel. Too much parking is lost from It, and traffic cannot circulate within it. The citizens of Newport Beach have resisted for years the imposition of a freeway on the State Highway One route. it would dramatically impact all existing commercial establishments. They need safe, convenient ingress and egress. Mariners Mile, like Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and Belmont Shores, is best served by a community road way, not a freeway accommodating traffic passing through. Sincerely, Russell Fluter Owner 320 -600 E. Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA Tony Petros From: Petros, Tony <tpetros @newportbeachca.gov> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 8:18 AM To: Tony Petros Subject: Fwd: Mariner's Mile Attachments: image001.jpg: image002Jpg Tony Petros City Council, Newport Beach (949) 254.1591 tpetrosRnewportbeachca.gov Begin forwarded message: From: Tony Shaw <tonyPseasidefinancial.com> Date: April 10, 2013, 4:19:26 PM PDT To: <TPetros(a)NewportBeachCA.Ccay> Subject: Mariner's Mile Hello Mr. Petros, I am one of the members of the Mariner's Mile Business Owners Association and it was a pleasure to meet you, as our new councilman for our area. I have lived in your district(204 Tustin Ave) for 30+ years and we own a commercial building next door, in Rush Hill's district(124 Tustin Ave) that you are helping to oversee in this matter. I agree with Ned tLlcCune, that the City Council should use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of YYest Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge, from a six -lane highway, to what exists today. I also think it is important to have landscaped medians like Superior Ave and Coast Highway in Corona del Mar, to make our end of town safer and more appealing. The threat of Cal Trans widening the highway, has stymied the property owners from redeveloping the area into something that we would all enjoy, instead of just passing through. No landowner wants that potential elimination of valuable land and I anz sure that has inhibited sales and groiilth, for that area of Coast Highway. the lots are not deep, like in other places and taking away even more of their depth would make the lots ineffective for commercial use. This issue has held lack this area from reaching its potential for a long tinge and I feet the is a very Important for City Council to yvork with Cal Trans to come zip with a solution that is good for our city. Thank-you, Tony Shaw rnTony Shaw CA DR8 00857117 iony@SeasideReatl yandinvestmenfs.com Seaside Realty and Financial Services 924 Tustin Ave 4200 Newport Beach, Ca 92663 SeasideRealtvandlnvestments. com SeasideFinancial.com SeasideHomesLLCcom 949 -722 -7229 fax 949 -722 -7767 n DMP PROPERTIES Real Estate Investments I Property Management April 12, 2013 Sent Via 1 -Mail. tpetros@newportbeachea.gov Councilman Tony Petros Newport Beach City Hall 100 Civic Center Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 RF: Caltrans' Master PIan of Arterial Highways & Mariner's Mile 120 Tustin Avenue, Newport Beach, CA (APN 425 - 471 -13) 116 Tustin Avenue, Newport Beach, CA (APN 425- 471 -14) 2542 West Coast Highway, Newport Beach, CA (APN 425 -471 -1 S) Dear Councilman Petros: Our compnay owns the above referenced parcels on Mariner's Mile. As concerned property owners, we kindly request that the City Council use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to not expand or widen the highway between Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge. The current highway layout admirably serves both local and "through" traffic. Redevelopment of Mariner's Mile is inhibited, and in some cases prevented, by the requirement that new projects be set back from the six -lane curb line designed to Caltrans standards, resulting in loss of parking and circulation for each affected parcel. The citizens of Newport Beach have resisted for years the imposition of what amounts to a "freeway" on this portion of West Coast Highway. It would detrimentally impact all existing commercial establishments, which require safe, convenient ingress and egress. Mariner's Mile, like Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and Belmont Shores, is best served by a community roadway, not an expanded highway that would result in a "freeway" through an important part of OUT Community. It has been almost five years since voters approved the latest General Plan. It is time to revisit elements of its land use provisions, while fostering development within the Mariner's Mile corridor. Now is the time to encourage local landowners to utilize their property to their greatest potential and to the direct benefit of Newport Beach. Real Estate Investments I Property Management As our Councilman, we appreciate your efforts on behalf of the property owners of Mariner's Mile. Please contact us should you have any questions at (949) 720 -8166. Sincerely, DMP PCH Newport, LLC By: Mark A. Perlmutter, Presiden Cc: Ned McCune 424 E. 16th Street Costa Mesa, CA 92627 ned2455@botmail.com Page 2 Tony Petros From: Petros, Tony <tpetros @newportbeachcagov> Sent: Sunday, April 21, 2013 7:22 AM To: Tony Petros Subject: fwd: West Coast Highway— Mariner's mile Tony Petros City Council, Newport Beach (949) 254 -1591 Metros cr new ortbeaehca.aov Begin forwarded message: From: Fouad Houalla <£ouad( matrobuilders.com> Date: April 16, 2013,1.0:29 :17 AM PDT To: "Tony Petros (tpetros(cxnewportbeachca.gov)" <tpetros ewportbeachca.gov> Cc: 'Ned McCune' <ned24556Rh ail-com> Subject: West Coast Highway-- MManiner's mile Dear Mr. Petros, I would like to request that the City Council use its influence with Caltrans and the Orange County Transportation Authority to change the status of West Coast Highway, between the Arches Bridge and the Back Bay Bridge, in the Master Plan of Arterial Highways, from a six -lane arterial to what it is today, which admirably serves both local and through traffic. Redevelopment is inhibited, and in some cases ,prevented, by the requirement that new projects set back from the six -lane curb line designed to Caltrans standards. A viable commercial design is not possible on the remainder parcel. Too much parking is lost from it, and traffic cannot circulate within it. The citizens of Newport Beach have resisted for years the imposition of a freeway on the State Highway One route. It would detrimentally impact all existing commercial establishments. They need safe, convenient ingress and egress. Mariners Mile, like Laguna Beach, Corona del Mar and Belmont Shores, is best served by a community roadway, not a freeway accommodating traffic passing through only. It has been almost five years since voters approved the latest General Plan. It is time to revisit elements of its land use provisions, also with the idea of fostering development. Regards, Fouad Houalla 2610 Avon Street Newport Beach, Ca 92663 714 -747 -8372 F1