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Back Bay Landing
PLANNED COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT PLAN (PC -9)
Prepared September 3, 2013
Adopted _, 2013, Ordinance No. 2013 -_ (PA2011 -216)
Additional Materials Received
Item No. 3a
Back Bay Landing
PA2011 -216
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION
Page Number
1. Introduction and Purpose of the Planned Community
Development Plan ( PCDP) ..............................................
............................... 1
2. Development Limits and Land Use Plan ..........................
............................... 4
3. Permitted Uses .................................................................
............................... 7
4. Development Standards ..................................................
............................... 8
5. Design Guidelines ...........................................................
............................... 20
6. Phasing ...........................................................................
............................... 29
7. Back Bay Landing PCDP Implementation /Site Development Review ............ 30
8. Definitions ........................................................................
............................... 34
TABLE
Page Number
1. Development Limits by Planning Area .............................
............................... 4
2. Permitted Uses ................................................................
............................... 7
3. Parking Requirements .....................................................
............................... 13
EXHIBIT (See Appendix)
Page Number Reference
1. Location Map ...................................................................
............................... 1
2. Planning Areas ................................................................
............................... 1
3. Building Heights ...............................................................
............................... 10
4. Seawall /Bulkhead Section ...............................................
............................... 14
5. Public Spaces ..................................................................
............................... 16
6. Coastal Access and Regional Trail Connections .............
............................... 16
7. Vehicular Circulation ........................................................
............................... 16
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
(Continued)
EXHIBIT (See Appendix) Page Number Reference
8. Revised Vehicular Circulation and Parking ...................... ............................... 16
9. Utilities Plan ..................................................................... ............................... 18
10. Drainage Plan .................................................................. ............................... 18
11. Architectural Theme ........................................................ ............................... 21
12. Conceptual Site and Landscape Plan .............................. ............................... 21
13. East Coast Highway View Corridors ................................ ............................... 21
14. Parking Plan .................................................................... ............................... 25
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LIST OF ACRONYMS
ABC
California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
CDP
Coastal Development Permit
CLUP
Coastal Land Use Plan
CM
Recreational and Marine Commercial
CUP
Conditional Use Permit
ESA
Environmental Study Area
ESHA
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area
LID
Low Impact Development
HHW
Highest High Water
MLLW
Mean Lower Low Water
MU -H1
Mixed -Use Horizontal 1
NAVD 88
North American Vertical Datum of 1988
OCSD
Orange County Sanitation District
OCTA
Orange County Transportation Authority
PC -9
Back Bay Landing Planned Community
PCDP
Planned Community Development Plan
WQMP
Water Quality Management Plan
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Introduction and Purpose of the Planned
Community Development Plan (PCDP)
A. Introduction
The Back Bay Landing site is envisioned to be developed as an integrated,
mixed -use waterfront on an approximately 7 -acre portion of a 31.4 acre parcel
located adjacent to the Upper Newport Bay in the City of Newport Beach
GR approximately 7 aGFOs in the eWPnBeaGh. The City of Newport
Beach Municipal Code allows a Planned Community Development Plan (PCDP)
to address land use designations and regulations in Planned Communities. The
Back Bay Landing PCDP serves as the controlling zoning ordinance for the site
and is authorized and intended to implement the provisions of the Newport
Beach General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan.
The Back Bay Landing Design Guidelines provide a comprehensive vision of the
physical implementation of the project and have been drafted to assist the City
and community to visualize the architectural theme and desired character of the
development.
B. Project Location
The Back Bay Landing Planned Community (PC -9) is located within the City of
Newport Beach, in Orange County, California. The approximately 7 -acre primary
project area is generally located north of East Coast Highway and northwest of
Bayside Drive in the western portion of the City, as shown on Exhibit 1, Location
Map. The project area is bounded by the Upper Newport Back Bay to the north
and west, the Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort and the Bayside Village Mobile
Home Park to the east, East Coast Highway and various marina commercial and
restaurant uses south of the Highway to the southeast. As shown on Exhibit 2,
Planning Areas, the Back Bay Landing Planned Community is compriseds of five
distinct Planning Areas: Mixed -Use Area (PA 1), Recreational and Marine
Commercial (PA 2), Existing Private Marina Access and Beach (PA 3), Marina
and Bayside Village Mobile Home Park Storage and Guest Parking (PA 4), and
Submerged Fee -Owned Lands (PA 5).
C. Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of the PCDP is to establish appropriate zoning regulations
governing land use and development of the site consistent with the City of
Newport Beach General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan. The PCDP provides a
vision for the land uses on the site, sets the development standards and design
guidelines for specific project approvals at the Site Development Review and
Coastal Development Permit (CDP) approval stage and regulates the
long term operation of the developed site.
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Implementation of the PCDP will
- Provide a high quality mixed -use, marine - related, visitor - serving
commercial development with integrated residential units and a unified
architectural and landscape theme.
- Implement the MU -H1 (Mixed -Use Horizontal 1) General Plan and MU -H
(Mixed -Use Horizontal) Coastal Land Use Plan categories on an
underutilized bayfront location in a manner that provides for a horizontally
distributed mix of uses, which includes general or neighborhood
commercial, offices, multi - family residential, visitor- serving and marine -
related uses, and buildings that vertically integrate residential with
commercial uses, adjacent to Coast Highway, and on or near the
waterfront locations.
- Maintain and expand core coastal dependent and coastal - related land
uses, including the development of marina parking and an enclosed dry
stack boat storage and launching facility.
- Provide new housing opportunities in response to demand for housing,
reduce vehicle trips and encourage active lifestyles by increasing the
opportunity for residents to live in proximity to jobs, services,
entertainment, and recreation.
- Protect and enhance significant visual resources from identified public
vantage points, such as Coast Highway, Castaways Park, and Coast
Highway -Bay Bridge, to the bay and the cliffs of upper Newport Beach
through view corridors designed into the project. New public view
opportunities will be created on -site.
- Expand bayfront access to and along the bay where it does not exist at
the present time, in a manner that protects environmental study areas
(ESA) and /or environmentally sensitive habitat areas (ESHA) and does
not adversely impact existing private residences adjacent to the site.
- Provide public coastal access with a new 12- foot -wide bayfront access
promenade along the bayfront edge of Planning Areas 1 and 2. This new,
public bayfront promenade will link the public docks and marina property
south of the Coast Highway -Bay Bridge along the bayfront, to the existing
Newport Dunes pedestrian /bicycle trail off of Bayside Drive, and ultimately
to the Newport Dunes recreational areas, as well as to an existing Class 1
Regional Trail.
D. Relationship to the Newport Beach Municipal Code
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Whenever the development regulations contained in this PCDP conflict with the
regulations of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the regulations contained in
this PCDP shall take precedence. The Municipal Code shall regulate all
development within the PCDP when such regulations are not provided within the
PCDP. All construction within the Back Bay Landing PCDP (PC -9) shall be in
compliance with the California Building Code, California Fire Code, and all other
ordinances adopted by the City pertaining to construction and safety features. All
words and phrases used in this Back Bay Landing PCDP shall have the same
meaning and definition as used in the City of Newport Beach Zoning Code unless
defined differently in Section VIII, Definitions.
E. Relationship to Design Guidelines
Development within the site shall be regulated by both the Development Plan
and the Design Guidelines.
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II. Development Limits and Land Use Plan
The development limits in this Development Plan are consistent with those established
by the General Plan and are identified in the following Table 1, Development Limits by
Planning Area. Parking structures, carts, kiosks, temporary and support uses are
permitted and are not counted towards square footage development limits. In addition,
the OCSD wastewater pump station shall not be counted towards square footage
development limits.
Table 1
Development Limits by Planning Areat•2
Land Use
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Planning
Total Per
Area 1
Area 2
Area 3
Area 4
Area 5
Land Use
Commercial
49,144 sf
8,390 sf
0
4,000 at
0
61,534 sf
Residential
0
0
0
0
(85,644 sf)
(85,644 sf)
Marina
0
0
0
0
220 wet
slips
220 wet slips
Dry
32,500 sf
32,500 sf
SSttack
Storage
(140 spaces)
0
0
0
0
(140 spaces)
TOTAL
179,679 SF
Notes:
(1) All limits expressed as "sF an: gross square feet as defined in the Newport Beach Zoning Code.
(2) Development limits are subject to General Plan Land Use Plan and Table LU2, Anomaly Caps.
A. Planning Area 1 — Mixed -Use Area
The primary land -side parcel immediately north of East Coast Highway to the
northwest is intended to allow for integration of a mixed -use waterfront project
with marine - related and visitor - serving and general commercial and recreational
uses, while allowing for residential uses. Priority uses include retail, restaurants,
marine and boat sales, boat rentals, boat service /repair, and recreational
commercial uses such as kayak and paddle board rentals.
The total gross floor area of Planning Area 1 shall be limited to 49,144 square
feet of marine - related and visitor - serving and general Commercial and
recreational uses; a new 32,500- square foot full - service and fully enclosed dry
stack boat storage (up to a maximum of 140 boat spaces) and launching facility;
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Comment POW]: I vnll provide a separate
attachment illustrating the differences. The
visitor - serving retail is broad and similar to
general commercial, except it excludes uses
retail such as automotive, hardware, medical
supplies, supermarkets, music shops, and
second hand shops, etc which do not provide
any services to visitors.
I prefer to leave the visitor - serving retail only
and do not include general commercial.
Comment [JOM2]: delete general
and a maximum of 49 residential units within a maximum of 85,644 square feet of
residential floor area.
Development shall incorporate amenities that assure bayfront access for coastal
visitors, including the development of a 12- foot -wide public pedestrian and
bicyclist promenade along the waterfront with connections to existing regional
trails and paths, an enclosed dry stack boat storage facility, public plazas and
open spaces that provide public views and view corridors, and construction of a
coastal public view tower.
Any mixed -use development that includes integration of residential units shall be
subject to the following additional development limitations:
A minimum of 50 percent of the total proposed gross floor area located
within Planning Area 1 shall be limited to non - residential uses. This
non - residential use may consist of any combination of visitor - serving
and general (retail, restaurants, marine boat sales, office, and /or Comment[JOM3]: delete general
enclosed dry stack boat storage.
2. At minimum, a total of 68,955 square feet of non - residential gross floor
area shall be developed within Planning Area 1 and 4.
3. A minimum of 50 percent of the total proposed residential units shall be
developed within mixed -use buildings with non - residential use located
on the ground floor level.
B. Planning Area 2 - Recreational and Marine Commercial
Planning Area 2 is located immediately south of the Coast Highway -Bay Bridge
and is intended to be developed with recreational and marine - related commercial
uses. The total gross floor area of Planning Area 2 shall be limited to 8,390
square feet.
Development shall incorporate a 12- foot -wide public pedestrian and bicyclist
promenade along the waterfront with connections to existing and/or planned
regional trails and paths, and open spaces that provide public views and view
corridors. An integrated connection to the planned public /private marina, pier,
and trail to the south shall be developed.
C. Planning Area 3 — Existing Private Marina Access and
Beach [Since nothing is happening to this area, why is it part of
the proiect? Will the area be made more presentable ?l.
Planning Area 3 consists of an existing narrow strip of private marina access
walkway and non - publicly accessible beach area located between the Bayside
Village Mobile Home Park and Bayside Marina, which provides marina lessee
access to private boat slips and docks. Allowed improvements shall be limited to
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Comment [JOM4]: These areas are part of PC
boundaries and need to be regulated by PC.
This makes it clear that no development is
permitted to occur.
Formatted: Fen: Net Bald
access walkways, guardrails, bulkhead replacement, landscaping, and lighting.
The non - publicly accessible beach area is currently utilized by the existing
Bayside Village Mobile Home Park. No other development shall occur within this
walkway and the beach area, which shall remain as private open space.
D. Planning Area 4 — Marina and Bayside Village Mobile Home
Park Storage and Guest Parking
Planning Area 4 is a narrow strip of land located on the eastern project boundary
and development shall be limited to a gross floor area of 4,000 square feet. This
area is intended to be re -used primarily as standard sized parking for residents
and guests of the Bayside Village Mobile Home Park. Additional standard sized
parking will be provided for the Bayside Village Marina tenants. New
replacement storage, replacement restrooms, laundry facilities and lockers will
be built for the Bayside Village Mobile Home Park and Marina tenants. A new
replacement gate entry for this area is allowed. No other uses shall be allowed in
this storage /parking /facilities area. [Will this area be redeveloped concurrently
with Planning Area 1? If not, can it stay the way it is IndefinitelpA
E. Planning Area 5 - Submerged Fee -Owned Lands
This fee -owned submerged land area consists of an existing 220 -slip marina and
is boarded by the earthen De Anza Bayside Marsh Peninsula. The De Anza
Bayside Marsh Peninsula was originally constructed with dredging spoils and rip -
rap as fill to provide a protected harbor and overflow parking for the Bayside
Marina. No new development shall occur within the De Anza Bayside Marsh
Peninsula. A small gravel parking and access road currently exists on the
eastern portion of the peninsula and is used for overflow parking for the marina.
The existing gravel parking lot shall not be expanded in area or paved; however,
maintenance activities shall be permitted. The marina shall be regulated by Title
17 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. [Same comment as PA 3. Why is this
in the PC?
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Comment [GC5]: This will be redeveloped
concurrently.
Comment POM5]: These areas are part of PC
boundaries and need to be regulated by PC.
This makes it Gear that no development is
permitted to occur.
III. Permitted Uses
Permitted uses are those uses set forth in this Section for each Planning Area as shown
on Table 2, Permitted Uses. The uses identified within the table are not comprehensive
but rather major use categories. Specific uses are permitted consistent with the
definitions provided in Section VIII of this PCDP. Uses determined to be accessory or
ancillary to permitted uses, or uses that support permitted uses are also permitted. The
Community Development Director may determine other uses not specifically listed
herein are allowed, provided they are consistent with the purpose of this PCDP,
Planning Areas, and are compatible with surrounding uses. The initial construction of
any new structure, or the significant reconstruction or major addition, shall be subject to
Site Development Review pursuant to Section VII of this PCDP.
Oar, Lounge, with food
CUP
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service, -.]
P.
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e.lre sta u ra n ihl
CUP
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Fast Food (No Drive Thru )
P*
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Food Service, No Late Hours
P.
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Food Service, Late Hours
CUP
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Take -Out Service, Limited
P
P
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Take -Out Service, Only
P
P
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-
Marina
-
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-
MC Title 17
Marina Support Facilities
P
P
-
P
-
Marine Rentals and Sales
Marine Retail Sales
P
P
-
-
-
Boat Rentals and Sales
MUP
MUP
-
Marine Services
MUP
MUP
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-
-
Office
P
P
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-
Personal Services
General
P
-
-
-
Restricted
MUP
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Residential
P
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Visitor-Sewing and General IRetail
P*
P`
Utilities
Wastewater Pump Station
P
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P= Permitted
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
MUP =Minor Use Permit
` =A Minor Use Permit is required for the sale of alcohol
-= Not Permitted
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Comment [GC7]: Ownership would like this
flexibility to permit night club.. keep Nightclubs
reference
Comment [JOM8]: 1 suggest deleting entire
use. These are establishments that are limited
to 21 years +. Restaurants with late hours and a
bar/lounge component can be permitted as a
Food Service use.
Comment [GC9]: Agree
Comment [J011110]: delete general
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IV. Development Standards
The following site development standards shall apply:
A. Setback Requirements
Setbacks are the minimum distance from the property line to building or
structure, unless otherwise specified.
1. Street Setback
a) East Coast Highway - 0 feet (provided a minimum 10 -foot
landscape buffer is provided to the back of sidewalk)
b) Coast Highway -Bay Bridge - 20 feet to edge of bridge
(kayak /paddleboard rentals, storage, and launch uses may be
permitted within this setback and beneath the bridge, subject to
Site Development Review).
c) Bayside Drive - 5 feet
2. Perimeter Setback
a) Abutting Non - residential - 0 feet
b) Abutting Existing Residential - 25 feet, except:
In Planning Area 1, public restrooms and marina lockers
may provide a minimum 5 -foot setback.
ii. In Planning Area 4, a minimum 5 -foot setback may be
provided.
3. Bayfront Setback
a) Bulkhead - 15 feet from constructed bulkhead wall to allow for a
minimum 12- foot -wide public bayfront promenade and a
minimum 3- foot -wide landscape area.
b) No Bulkhead
i. In Planning Area 1, 15 feet from the Highest High Water
contour elevation noted as 7.86' above Mean Lower low
Water (0.0') or 7.48' /NAVD 88 to allow for a minimum 12-
foot -wide public bayfront promenade and a minimum 3 -foot-
wide landscape area.
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ii. In Planning Area 2, 15 feet from contour elevation 10 (NAVD
88) to allow for a minimum 12- foot -wide public bayfront
promenade and a minimum 3- foot -wide landscape area.
4. Setback Encroachments
a) Fences. Walls. and Hedges
i. Permitted within the Perimeter Setback Abutting Existing
Residential up to a maximum height of 8 feet.
ii. Within Bayfront Setback, see subsection c. below.
iii. Permitted in all other setback areas up to a maximum
height of 42 inches.
b) Architectural Features
i. Roof overhangs, brackets, cornices and eaves may
encroach 30 inches into a required Street or Perimeter
Setback area, provided a minimum vertical clearance
above grade of 8 feet is maintained.
ii. Decorative architectural features (e.g., belt courses,
ornamental moldings, pilasters, and similar features) may
encroach up to 6 inches into any required Street or
Perimeter Setback.
c) Bavfront Setback
i. Benches, sculptures, light standards, hedges, open
guardrails and safety features, and other similar features
that enhance the public bayfront promenade may
encroach into the bayfront setback, provided a 12 -foot-
wide clear path is maintained.
d) Other- Other encroachments may be permitted through the Site
Development Review.
B. Permitted Height of Structures
1. Building Height
The maximum allowable building height shall be 35 feet for structures with
flat roofs and 40 feet for structures with sloped roofs (minimum 3:12 pitch),
except as follows:
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a) As illustrated on Exhibit 3, Building Heights, 100 feet from back of
curb along Bayside Drive within the eastern portion of Planning Area
1, maximum allowable building height shall not exceed 26 feet for
flat roofs and 31 feet for sloped roofs.
b) Within Planning Area 1, a single coastal public view tower, or similar
structure, that includes public access to a functioning public viewing
platform may be developed at a maximum height of 65 feet.
c) Within Planning Area 1, maximum allowable height for any parking
structure shall not exceed 30 feet for flat roofs and 35 feet for sloped
roofs.
d) Maximum allowable building height within Planning Area 2 shall not
exceed 26 feet for flat roofs and 31 feet for sloped roofs.
e) Within Planning Area 4, maximum allowable building height shall not
exceed 20 feet for flat roofs and 25 feet for sloped roofs.
f) All other exceptions to height shall be regulated pursuant to Section
20.30.060.D of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
2. Grade for the Purposes of Measuring Height
a) Within Planning Area 1, height shall be measured from the
established baseline elevation of either 11 feet or 14 feet (NAVD 88)
as illustrated on Exhibit 3, Building Heights.
b) Within Planning Area 2, height shall be measured from the
established baseline elevation of 12 feet (NAVD 88)
c) Within Planning Area 4, height shall be measured from the
established baseline elevation of 12 feet (NAVD 88)
C. Residential Units
1. Open Space
a) Common Open Space - A minimum of 75 square feet per dwelling
shall be provided for common open space (e.g., pool, patio, decking,
and barbecue areas, common meeting rooms, etc.). The minimum
dimension (length and width) shall be 15 feet. The common open
space areas shall be separated from non - residential uses on the site
and shall be sited and designed to limit intrusion by non - residents
and customers of non- residential uses. However, sharing of
common open space may be allowed, subject to Site Development
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Review, when it is clear that the open space will provide a direct
benefit to project residents. Common open space uses may be
provided on rooftops for use only by project residents.
b) Private Open Space - Five percent of the gross floor area for each
unit. The minimum dimension (length and width) shall be 6 feet.
The private open space shall be designed and located to be used by
individual units (e.g., patios, balconies, etc.).
2. Non - residential Use Required on Ground Floor - All of the ground
floor frontage of a mixed -use structure shall be occupied by retail
and other compatible non - residential uses, with the exception of
common /shared building entrances for residences on upper floors.
3. Sound Mitigation - An acoustical analysis report, prepared by an
acoustical engineer, shall be submitted describing the acoustical
design features of the structure that will satisfy the exterior and
interior noise standards. The residential units shall be attenuated in
compliance with the report.
4. Buffering and screening - Buffering and screening shall be
provided in compliance with Municipal Code Section 20.30.020
(Buffering and Screening). Mixed -use projects shall locate loading
areas, parking lots, driveways, trash enclosures, mechanical
equipment, and other noise sources away from the residential
portion of the development to the greatest extent feasible.
5. Notification to owners and tenants - A written disclosure
statement shall be prepared prior to sale, lease, or rental of a
residential unit within the development. The disclosure statement
shall indicate that the occupants will be living in an urban type of
environment and that the noise, odor, and outdoor activity levels
may be higher than a typical suburban residential area. The
disclosure statement shall include a written description of the
potential impacts to residents of both the existing environment
k noise from boats, planes, commercial activity on the sitel__ Comment[GC11]: agre
and vehicles on Coast Highway) and potential nuisances based
upon the allowed uses in the zoning district. Each and every buyer,
lessee, or renter shall sign the statement acknowledging that they
have received, read, and understand the disclosure statement. A
covenant shall also be included within all deeds, leases or contracts
conveying any interest in a residential unit within the development
that requires: (1) the disclosure and notification requirement stated
herein; (2) an acknowledgment by all grantees or lessees that the
property is located within an urban type of environment and that the
noise, odor, and outdoor activity levels may be higher than a typical
suburban residential area; and (3) acknowledgment that the
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covenant is binding for the benefit and in favor of the City of Newport
Beach.
6. Deed notification - A deed notification shall be recorded with the
County Recorder's Office, the form and content of which shall be
satisfactory to the City Attorney. The deed notification document
shall state that the residential unit is located in a mixed -use
development and that an owner may be subject to impacts, including
inconvenience and discomfort, from lawful activities occurring in the
project or zoning district (e.g., noise, lighting, odors, high pedestrian
activity levels, etc.).
D. Parking Requirements
General Standards
Parking requirements are shown in the following Table 3, Parking
Requirements, per land use. Kiosks for retail sales shall not be
included in the calculation of parking.
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Table 3
Parking Requirements
Land Use
Parking Ratio
Boat Rentals and Sales
As established per MUP
Eating and Drinking
Establishments
1 space per 30 to 50 SF of Net Public
Area*
Take -Out Service, Limited
1 space per 250 square feet
Marina Support Facilities
0.5 spaces per 1,000 SF
Marina Wet Slips
0.6 spaces per slip
Marine Services
Enclosed Dry Stack Boat
Stora e
0.33 spaces per slip
Or leave in with passenger
limit
4-peFez,Gh 3 passeHgers and G1 -e9
^b^•^ ed „ M iol
Other
As established per MUP
Office
1 space per 250 square feet
Medical Office
1 space per 200 square feet
Residential Units (Attached)
2 spaces per unit, plus
0.5 resident guest spaces per unit
Retail Sales
1 space per 250 square feet
Other
Municipal Code
* Including outdoor dining, but excluding first 25% or 1,000 SF of outdoor
dining per restaurant, whichever is less.
2. Parking Management Plan
Off - street parking requirements may be reduced with the approval
of a Conditional Use Permit based upon compleimentary peak hour
parking demand of uses within the development. The Planning
Commission may grant a joint -use of parking spaces between uses
that result in a reduction in the total number of required parking
spaces in compliance with the following conditions:
a) The most remote space is located within a convenient distance to
the use it is intended to serve.
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Comment [JOM13]: Applicants call, uses need
a use permit and any large operations that
would be incompatible could be denied then
Comment [GC12]: Need flexibility to allow for
Excursion Services, noting that East Coast
Highway Bridge limits vessel size, can we
identify a passenger limit? Leave original
language
b) The probable long -term occupancy of the structures, based on their
design, will not generate additional parking demand.
c) The applicant has provided sufficient data, including a parking study
if required by the Director, to indicate that there is no conflict in peak
parking demand for the uses proposing to make joint -use of parking
facilities.
d) The property owners, if more than one, involved in the joint -use of
parking facilities shall record a parking agreement approved by the
Director and City Attorney. The agreement shall be recorded with
the County Recorder, and a copy shall be filed with the Department.
e) A parking management plan shall be prepared to address potential
impacts associated with a reduction in the number of required
parking spaces.
3. Access, location, and improvements. Access, location, parking
space and lot dimensions, and parking lot improvements shall be in
compliance with the Development Standards for Parking Areas
Section of the Municipal Code.
E. Landscaping
A detailed landscape and irrigation plan shall be prepared by a licensed
landscape architect and submitted with the Site Development Review application.
All landscaping shall comply with the applicable landscaping requirements
specified in the Municipal Code, including the Landscaping Standards and
Water - Efficient Landscaping Sections. In addition, vegetated landscaped areas
shall only consist of native plants or non - native drought tolerant plants, which are
non - invasive. No plant species listed as problematic and /or invasive by the
California Native Plant Society, the California Invasive Plant Council, or as may
be identified from time to time by the State of California shall be employed or
allowed to naturalize or persist on the site. No plant species listed as a "noxious
weed" by the State of California or the U.S. Federal Government shall be utilized
within the property. All plants shall be low water use plants as identified by
California Department of Water Resources.
F. Seawall /Bulkhead Standards
As shown on Exhibit 4, Seawall /Bulkhead Section, a new bayfront
seawall /bulkhead may be constructed along the bayfront to protect existing and
future development, subject to the following:
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Planning Area 1
a) Any new bulkhead structure shall not extend bayward beyond the Highest
High Water contour elevation of 7.86' relative to MLLW (0.0') or
7.48' /NAVD 88 (see also applicable General Requirements below) to
preserve the shoreline profile.
2. Planning Area 2
a) Any new bulkhead structure shall not extend bayward beyond the
10' contour elevation (NAVD 88) to preserve the shoreline profile.
3. Planning Area 3
a) Maintenance, repair, and replacement of the existing bulkhead wall
shall be permitted to protect existing development.
4. Planning Area 4 Pnext to waterland
a) No bulkheads shall be permitted.
5. General Requirements
a) The minimum top of bulkhead elevation shall be 10 feet (NAVD 88)
b) Seawalls, bulkheads, revetments and other such construction that
alters the existing shoreline processes shall be permitted when
required to serve coastal- dependent uses or to protect existing
principal structures or public beaches in danger from erosion and
when designed to eliminate or mitigate adverse impacts on local
shoreline sand supply. In addition, such improvements shall only be
permitted when found consistent with applicable sections of the
Coastal Act and City's Coastal Land Use Plan policies.
c) Bulkheads shall be designed to provide access points to the
shoreline.
G. Diking, Filling, and Dredging Standards
The diking, filling, or dredging of open coastal waters, wetlands and estuaries
shall be permitted in accordance with applicable provisions of the Coastal Act
and City's Coastal Land Use Plan policies.
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_ Comment POM141: No bulkheads needed
here
H. Public Bayfront Promenade and Trail
A 12- foot -wide public bayfront promenade shall be constructed, as illustrated in
Exhibit 5, Public Spaces, along the length of the seawall /bulkhead to the
boundary with the Bayside Village Mobile Home Park, and continuing along the
project entrance to Bayside Drive. The design details of the public bayfront
promenade shall be submitted with Site Development iReview. The public (Comment [=S]: agree
bayfront promenade shall comply with the following requirements:
1. An easement for public access shall be provided to the City along the entire
length of the proposed public bayfront promenade. The easement area shall
be maintained in good condition and repair at no cost to the 'City. (Comment [GC16]: agree
2. The public bayfront promenade shall be accessible to pedestrians and
bicyclists, and shall extend along the waterfront under the Coast Highway -
Bay Bridge and shall connect to an existing trail system on the south side of
East Coast Highway.
3. The bayfront promenade shall interface with restaurants and outdoor dining
areas, the coastal public view tower, the enclosed dry stack boat storage,
residential and marine boat service areas to the maximum extent feasible.
Amenities such as seating, trash enclosures, lighting, and other pedestrian -
oriented improvements shall be provided along its length where appropriate,
provided a 12- foot -wide clear path is maintained.
4. Bayside Drive shall be improved on both sides with a new Class 2 (on- street)
bike lane up to Bayside Way and a new Class 3 (shared -use) bikeway east of
Bayside Way. A Class 1 (off- street) bikeway and pedestrian trail will also be
provided on the east side of Bayside Drive that originates at the Bayside
Drive / East Coast Highway intersection and runs northerly to the terminus of
Bayside Drive, as shown on Exhibit 6, Coastal Access and Regional Trail
Connections, to accommodate both cyclists and pedestrians. This
improvement shall serve as an enhanced link between the new public
bayfront promenade and the existing City and County trail systems and the
Newport Dunes recreation area.
5. Trails shall be located and designed consistent with Coastal Land Use Plan
(CLUP) Policy 3.1.1 -1 and the Coastal Act, with appropriate routing to protect
the privacy of existing Bayside Village Mobile Home Park residents,
consistent with Public Resources Code section 30214 (Coastal Act).
Vehicular Circulation
1. Primary vehicular and pedestrian access to the site shall be set back from its
current location on Bayside Drive to approximately 200 feet north of the East
Coast Highway intersection, as shown on Exhibit 7, Vehicular Circulation, and
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Exhibit 8, Revised Vehicular Circulation and Parking. This project driveway
will service both inbound and outbound movements, improve the existing
driveway connection further into the site, and will be relocated approximately
45 feet north of its current location. Any guest parking that is displaced in the
adjacent mobile home park complex as a result of this new driveway
alignment shall be replaced within the mobile home park complex or within
Planning Area 4 on the east side of Bayside Village Mobile Home Park.
2. Intersection improvements at Bayside Drive shall maintain the existing left -
turn lane, add a shared left- turn /through lane, and add an exclusive right -turn
lane on the southbound approach of the signalized intersection with East
Coast Highway. Project access enhancements shall include an exclusive left-
turn lane on the northbound approach of the Bayside Drive and project
driveway intersection.
3. Primary circulation within the development shall accommodate adequate fire
truck tum- around. Emergency vehicle access to and from Bayside Village
Mobile Home Park to the site shall be provided consistent with Exhibit 8,
Revised Vehicular Circulation and Parking.
4. An optional secondary access may be constructed, subject to the review and
approval of the Public Works Department, California Department of
Transportation, Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), and the
Orange County Sanitation District (OCSD) that would add an exclusive right -
turn lane along westbound East Coast Highway, as shown on Exhibit 7,
Vehicular Circulation. This connection would be located approximately 430
feet west of the Bayside Drive intersection with East Coast Highway, and
would allow for inbound right -turn movements only. Outbound movements at
this connection point would be prohibited.
J. Lighting
A detailed lighting plan with lighting fixtures and standard designs shall be
submitted with the Site Development Review application.
�fhe lighting plan shall illustrate how all exterior lighting is designed to reduce
1. Protection from glare.
a. Shielding required. Exterior lighting shall be shielded and light
rays confined within boundaries of the site.
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b. Light spill prohibited. Direct rays or glare shall not create a public
nuisance by shining onto public streets, adjacent sites, or beyond
the perimeter of the bayfront promenade.
C. Maximum light at property line. No more than one candlefoot of
illumination shall be present at the property line.
J. Maximum light beyond bayfront. No more than 0.25 candlefoot
of illumination shall be present beyond the perimeter of the bayfront
promenade.
2. Photometric Study. A photometric study plan shall be incorporated into
the lighting plan to ensure lighting will not negatively impact surrounding
land uses and adiacent sensitive coastal resource areas.
3. Lighting fixtures. Exterior lights shall consist of a light source, reflector,
and shielding devices so that, acting together, the light beam is controlled
and not directed across a property line or beyond the bayfront promenade.
4. Parkina lot light standards. Liaht standards within oarkina lots shall be
the minimum height required to effectively illuminate the parking area and
eliminate spillover of light and glare onto adjoining properties. To
accomplish this a greater number of shorter light standards may be
required as opposed to a lesser number of taller standards.
5. Tower illumination. Illumination of the public view tower shall consist of
soft accent lighting so as not to become a visual disturbance to the
nighttime view in the area. , -- comment tJOM171: add the specific lighting
mstnchons we discussed also
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K. Signs
A comprehensive sign program with sign materials and lighting details shall be Comment [GC1et: arse
submitted with the Site Development Review application. All signage shall
comply with the Sign Standards Section of the Municipal Code, with the following
exceptions:
1. Temporary Signs- Temporary signs that are visible from public right -of -ways
and identify new construction or remodeling may be displayed for the duration
of the construction period beyond the 60 -day limit. Signs mounted on
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construction fences are allowed during construction and may be rigid or
fabric.
2. Directional signs oriented to vehicular or pedestrian traffic within internal
drives or walkways, such as electronic display signs, kiosk signs, internal
banners, and three - dimensional sculptural advertising associated with
individual businesses are allowed, or similar, and are not regulated as to size,
content, or color; however, signs shall require permits and shall be subject to
the review of the City Traffic Engineer to ensure adequate sight distance in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
L. Utilities
Existing and proposed water and sewer locations are shown on Exhibit 9, Utilities
Plan, and existing and proposed storm drain locations are shown on Exhibit 10,
Drainage Plan. A Final Utilities Plan shall be submitted with the Site
Development review application. The final alignment and location of utilities shall
be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Department. Adequate access
for maintenance vehicles shall be provided. A 30- foot -wide accessible easement
shall be provided for the relocated water transmission line. Buildings shall
maintain a minimum distance of 15 feet from the water line, unless otherwise
approved by the Public Works Department.
M. Sustainability
The development shall be designed as a sustainable community which will allow
residents, tenants and visitors to enjoy a high quality of life while minimizing their
impact on the environment. A Sustainability Plan that addresses topics such as
water and energy efficiency, indoor environmental quality and waste reduction
shall be submitted with the Site Development Review application.
Sustainable programming shall be used to maximize efficiency by conserving
water, minimizing construction impacts, minimizing energy use and reducing
construction and post- construction waste. California - friendly landscaping shall
be utilized in public areas and reclaimed water use (if available) on -site or off -site
will further reduce water demand. Appropriate best management practices shall
be incorporated into landscape design. Energy reduction, recycling, and the
smart use of existing resources shall be implemented. The development shall
incorporate a walkable community design to promote walking and bicycling, and
thus reduce reliance on automotive transport.
The development shall include Low Impact Development (LID) features for storm
water quality improvement where none exist today. Potential LID features may
include storm water planters, permeable pavement and proprietary bioretention
systems. Through the development of a project - specific Water Quality
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Management Plan (WQMP), the appropriate site design, source control and LID
control features shall be implemented to improve water quality in the Bay.
N. Public Improvements
A public improvements plan shall be submitted with the Site Development
Review application specifying the public improvements to be constructed in
conjunction with the development of the site and phasing of such improvements.
At minimum, the plan shall discuss and illustrate utility improvements, the
bayfront promenade, Bayside Drive street and bikeway improvements, and
improvements to the OCSD facility.
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V. Design Guidelines
The Back Bay Landing Design Guidelines are intended to express the desired character
of the future mixed -use waterfront village. These guidelines set parameters for future
design efforts and help achieve overall consistency and quality of architectural design
and landscape features at build -out. They also explore the aesthetic quality and
functionality of the upper limit of acceptable development intensity, and are structured to
allow the City considerable flexibility in review of future project submittals and
subsequent approvals. All development within the Planned Community shall be in
conformance with these Design Guidelines.
The purpose of the Design Guidelines is:
• To provide the City of Newport Beach, the California Coastal Commission, and
future residents and visitors with the necessary assurances that, when
completed, the development will be built in accordance with the design character
proposed herein;
• To provide guidance to developers, builders, engineers, architects, landscape
architects and other professionals in order to maintain the desired design
character and appearance of the project, as well as expand upon these
concepts in order to maximize the success of the development consistent with
market needs, aesthetic satisfaction, and community goals;
• To provide guidance to the City Staff, Planning Commission, City Council
members and the California Coastal Commission in the review of future
development submissions; and
• To encourage building plans that allow flexibility for innovative and creative
design solutions that respond to contemporary market trends.
A. Architectural Theme
The development shall be designed with a Coastal Mediterranean architectural
theme. This architectural theme is influenced by the climate of the countries it
comes from, emulating palettes of the landscape and architecture in the North
Mediterranean Sea. The project will follow principles of quality design and be
constructed with quality materials and applications. Thick and textured walls,
bull -nose borders, terracotta colors with rustic metal and stone details produce
the style that has been adopted worldwide. The style is marked by the use of
smooth plaster, low- pitched clay tile, and cast concrete or stone ornaments.
Other characteristics typically include small porches or balconies, arcades, wood
casement windows and Ooo , canvas awnings cif there will be canvas awnings.
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Comment [GC19]: agree
Comment [GC20]: agree
then there will need to be a cleaning and replacement program h, and decorative Comment [JOM2t]: This can be add essed in
iron trim. The intent is not to select a historically specific or rigid architectural Redefi.na of approval of site Development
style for the project, but to help shape the character of the area and reflect its Comment[GC22]: Agree with Jaime
setting within the City.
The project should be configured as a village, which accommodates marine -
oriented and visitor- serving retail, restaurants, enclosed dry stack boat storage,
residential units, public space and a coastal public view tower. The "village look"
may be expressed through several techniques. Visual interest may be created
by multiple one -, two- and three -level buildings, with varied roof heights and
planes. Light and shadows may be created through the use of trellises, decks,
and canopies. The planes of the buildings should include recesses and vertical
elements to create the village feeling. Varied roof heights should communicate
the break -up of architectural forms.
The parking structure shall be designed to add to the public and visitor - serving
and 6eneral retail experience and be easily accessible. The project's Comment[GC23]: Jaime, is this consistent
architectural style, with the recommended use of stone, tile and glass materials, with your previous comments/
should blend in color and form with existing similarly'themed facilities within Comment[GC24]: okay
Newport Beach -+nd the Re rby Mar aer'sIMle, and _provide a high Standard of Comment [GC2s]:okay
quality for future neighboring development. Sample imagery is provided on
Exhibit 11, Architectural Theme.
B. Site Planning
1. As illustrated in Exhibit 12, Conceptual Site and Landscape Plan, the
development shall be designed as an integrated, mixed -use waterfront village
that encourages public access to and along the bayfront.
2. A public bayfront promenade shall be developed between the Balboa Marina
development to the south and the Newport Dunes and the regional trail
system to the east. Special features of this public bayfront promenade shall
include coastal plazas, vista points and connections with City /County trails
and Newport Dunes as shown on Exhibit 5, Public Spaces.
3. Back Bay Landing restaurants, visitor - serving commercial and plaza areas
shall be accessible to the community by public and private vehicular
transportation, pedestrian and bike paths, and public dock space.
4. Scenic view corridors should be incorporated throughout the project to
maintain existing coastal views from East Coast Highway as shown on Exhibit
13, East Coast Highway View Corridors.
5. Outdoor dining and plaza areas shall be designed to interface with the street
and bayfront. Siting of outdoor dining facilities shall minimize potential
impacts on peace and quiet of occupants of adlacent residential units. Comment [GC26]: No.... 'shall minimize
potential impacts on occupants of adjacent
residential wits" Modify as I suggest.
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6. The development shall include a coastal public view tower that serves to
identify the entry location and promote the activity of the site. The coastal
public view tower shall be public and ADA- accessible and designed to provide
expansive coastal view opportunities.
7. The development shall create a strong pedestrian interface with the
waterfront, maximizing accessibility and providing visual corridors enhancing
the public /visitor experience.
8. Buildings should be arranged to create opportunities for public gathering
spaces, encourage outdoor living and invite patronage. Mixed -use areas
should emphasize pedestrian orientation by utilizing features such as plazas,
courtyards, interior walkways, trellises, seating, fountains, and other similar
elements.
9. The development shall promote connectivity throughout the village and to
adjacent developments and trails systems through the use of shared facilities
such as driveways, parking areas, pedestrian plazas and walkways.
10. Ground level equipment, refuse collection areas, storage tanks, infrastructure
equipment and utility vaults should be screened from public right -of -way
views with dense landscaping and /or walls of materials and finishes
compatible with adjacent buildings.
11. Site-specific analyses (wind patterns, noise assessments, etc.) and special
design features shall be incorporated into the proposed buildings surrounding
the OCSD pump station facility to offset potential noise and odor control
issues associated with the existing operations of the facility. Indoor air
conditioned spaces within the development shall include the installation of
odor filters, such as activated carbon filters or similar, to filter indoor air.
C. Building Massing
1. Avoid long, continuous blank walls, by incorporating a variety of materials,
design treatments and /or modulating and articulating elevations to promote
visual interest and reduce massing.
2. Layering of wall planes and volumes are encouraged to provide rhythm,
dynamic building forms, and shadows.
3. Building massing should consist of a mix of heights to add visual interest and
enhance views to the bay above or between buildings.
4. Taller buildings should use articulation to create visual interest. Articulation
should include vertical and horizontal offsets, use of multiple materials and
finishes, and the entry/corner elements.
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5. Towers or other vertical /prominent building features should be used to
accentuate key elements such as building entries, pedestrian nodes, plazas,
and courtyards.
6. To maintain a low profile at the corner of East Coast Highway and Bayside
Drive, the development should consist of reduced height commercial retail
buildings closest to the intersection and may step up in height further away
from the intersection, as shown on Exhibit 3, Building Heights.
D. Facfade Treatments
1. Ground floors of commercial buildings should have storefront design with
large windows and entries encouraging indoor and outdoor retailing.
2. Architectural elements that create sheltered pedestrian areas are
encouraged.
3. The quality of the pedestrian environment should be activated by
architecturally vibrant storefronts with features such as planter walls, outdoor
seating and dining spaces, enhanced trellises, accent or festive lighting,
awnings or canopies, large transparent windows, recessed openings and
entry ways.
4. Create a unified and consistent alignment of building facades that define and
address the street and waterfront.
5. Horizontal definition between uses, generally between the first and second
floor is strongly encouraged.
6. For residential uses, balconies and sill treatments are encouraged on upper
stories to articulate the fagade.
7. Building facades should respect the public realm edge by controlling and
limiting encroachments that could impede pedestrian connectivity and retail
exposure. Building designs will be encouraged to support and activate the
public realm and plazas, and encourage accessibility.
8. 'Back of House Areas" and service corridors shall be avoided along primary
street and waterfront elevations.
9. Roof - mounted mechanical equipment shall not be visible in any direction from
a public right -of -way, as may be seen from a point 6 feet above ground level,
including from the Coast Highway -Bay Bridge curb elevation. In addition,
screening of the top of the roof - mounted mechanical equipment may be
required if necessary to protect views.
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10. Subject to the approval of the OCSD, the existing building exterior of the
OCSD facility located adjacent to East Coast Highway and at the property's
southwestern boundary shall undergo aesthetic improvements (refacing,
reroofing, etc.) to reflect the architectural design standards contained in this
PCDP. Should the OCSD facility be reconstructed, the architectural design of
the structure shall be compatible with the architectural design of the Back Bay
Landing development and design standards contained in this PCDP.
E. Public Views
1. As illustrated on Exhibit 13, East Coast Highway View Corridors, buildings
should be oriented to maximize view opportunities while minimizing the visual
impact of the building on existing view sheds.
2. Buildings proposed adjacent to the Coast Highway -Bay Bridge shall preserve
coastal views that are afforded due to the differential in height between the
elevation of the bridge and the elevation of the site. Buildings located within
View Corridors 5, 6, and 7, as shown in Exhibit 13, East Coast Highway View
Corridors, shall maintain a low profile against East Coast Highway, allowing
coastal views over the development. The public coastal views shall be
consistent with Section 4.4.1 -8 of the Newport Beach Coastal Land Use Plan
policies.
3. A pedestrian view corridor shall be designed at the southeast corner of
Bayside Drive and East Coast Highway, shown as View Corridor 2 on Exhibit
13, East Coast Highway View Corridors, allowing northbound pedestrians and
motorists to see into the project and the coastal view beyond.
4. The enclosed dry stack boat storage building shall be designed with multiple
heights to create a distinct view corridor from East Coast Highway to the Bay,
illustrated as View Corridor 4 on Exhibit 13, East Coast Highway View
Corridors. This corridor shall be visible to north and south bound pedestrians,
bicyclists and motorists.
5. The development shall be designed to frame existing bay views and should
create new bay views where they are currently blocked by fencing and
outdoor vehicle /boat storage.
6. The coastal public view tower shall be publicly accessible and designed to
provide panoramic coastal views and include interpretive elements.
F. Parking and Parking Structure
1. Parking areas and structures shall promote efficient circulation for vehicles
and pedestrians.
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2. Convenient, well- marked and attractive pedestrian access shall be provided
from parking areas and structures to buildings.
3. Parking facilities should be physically separated for non - residential uses and
residential uses, except for residential guest parking. If enclosed parking is
provided for an entire mixed -use complex, separate areas /levels shall be
provided for non - residential and residential uses with separate building
entrances, whenever possible.
4. A semi - subterranean level should be incorporated, if feasible, to minimize
height and bulk of parking structure.
5. Parking structures shall be screened from the public right -0f -way to the
maximum extent feasible. Portions of the structure that cannot be screened
shall incorporate decorative screening, landscape walls, artistic murals, or
application of stylized fagades.
6. Commercial retail and residential uses should wrap and mask the parking
structure.
7. The parking structure shall complement the design vocabulary of the attached
or adjacent buildings, and incorporate form, materials, color, and details from
the attached or adjacent buildings.
8. Adequate parking that is located within a convenient distance from the use it
is intended to serve shall be provided for all uses proposed on -site, as well as
marina users, displaced Bayside Village Mobile Home Park guest parking,
and for public access. General parking locations are shown on Exhibit 14,
Parking Plan.
9. The upper level of the parking structure shall be designed to minimize vehicle
headlight and rooftop lighting spill -over.
10.To encourage alternative means of transportation, the parking structure shall
incorporate bicycle parking storage accommodations, and electric vehicle
charging stations.
G. Public Spaces
The development shall provide extensive outdoor public spaces, as shown on
Exhibit 5, Public Spaces, and described below.
1. A coastal public view tower that includes public access to a functioning public
viewing platform at the top is strongly encouraged. This elevated platform
can provide exceptional public coastal view opportunities of Newport Harbor
and Upper Newport Bay. In the evening business hours, it may be lit from
within and may have exterior up- lighting.
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2. A richly paved pedestrian and automobile plaza should be incorporated into
the design that seamlessly and safely blends pedestrian, bicycle and
vehicular movement. This plaza may provide an opportunity for valet parking,
provided a valet operation plan is reviewed and approved by the City.
Bollards and potted plants should define the plaza edge in a park -like setting
and should visually connect the east and west ends of the mixed -use project
area as the center point of the project, while still allowing unhindered
pedestrian movement to the retail areas and public bayfront promenade.
3. Restaurants shall be designed to be accessible from the public bayfront
promenade and should provide both indoor and outdoor dining areas with
scenic coastal views of the bay and coastal public view tower.
4. Vendor carts selling specialty items are encouraged in the outside plazas and
along retail walkways to enhance the shopping or dining experience by
activating the plaza areas. However, vendor carts shall not be permitted
within the 12- foot -wide public bayfront promenade.
5. Passive recreation opportunities and waterfront viewing shall be provided
along the public bayfront promenade.
6. A public launching area and parking for kayak and paddleboard users shall be
incorporated into the development.
7. New marina boat -slip tenant lockers shall be provided near the entry to the
Bayside Village Marina.
8. Public restrooms for visitors to the site shall be provided along the public
bayfront promenade.
H. Landscaping
The landscaping should reflect the project's coastal marine location and
provide visual ties to the coastal bluffs, sand beaches, tidelands and
wetlands, tide pools, local marinas and sea life.
2. Creativity in combining plant materials to emulate natural features is
encouraged. Some examples of possible design strategies are using swaying
grasses to emulate water movement, using water fountains to emulate the
sound and rhythm of waves, and emulating sea colors in plant selection.
3. The use of water fountains, waterfalls, water sculptures, or water features are
encouraged.
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4. Marine murals and other forms of public art are encouraged throughout the
project.
5. Landscaping should include tree plantings around buildings to enhance
architectural character and provide shade in the summer and sun in the
winter.
6. California - friendly plant species with low watering requirements and
characteristics that are compatible with the climate, soils, and setting should
compose the majority of the plant palate.
7. The irrigation system shall be designed, constructed, managed, and
maintained to achieve a high level of water efficiency.
8. Landscaping in the view corridors should not block these views but rather
frame and enhance them.
9. Green walls, water features and selective placement of potted plants and
trees can improve and soften the appearance of the buildings while
preserving and enhancing desired views.
I. Hardscaping
1. An enhanced permeable paving should be used at the project entry to create
rich texture and color while also helping to mitigate urban runoff. Is the
applicant sure it wants to do this? May create a maintenance problem and
there are other ways to mitigate urban runo".1 (Comment tcc2n:weareokay
2. Pedestrian spaces should be developed with specialty paving to provide
interest and definition and compliment architectural and landscape features.
3. Selection of hardscape material should reflect the coastal marine theme of
the project, for example: sand stone, sea glass, pebbles, drift wood,
ocean /beach inspired colors or textures, etc.
4. Private streets, driveways, and drive aisles should be multi - purpose and
accommodate pedestrian, bike, emergency vehicles, and slow automobile
movements. Generous use of planters, large pots and bollards are
encouraged with raised curbs only where necessary.
J. Signs
1. The preferred approach to signing is through creating a strong architectural
statement that announces development, rather than large distracting signs.
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2. Monument signs identifying the development may be permitted at the primary
entrance off Bayside Drive and possibly the optional secondary entrance off
East Coast Highway, if approved.
3. Signage should be appropriately scaled to the building or surface onto which
it is placed, should not obscure important architectural features, and should
be readable by both pedestrians and drivers approaching the site.
4. Signage shall be integrated with the design and scale of the architecture.
5. A coordinated approach to signage throughout the development is particularly
important due to the multiple storefronts that are envisioned. Signs of similar
size, proportion, and materials should be used on each store.
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VI. Phasing
The Back Bay Landing mixed -use development is anticipated to be developed as one
phase during an 18- to 24 -month construction period. The integrated mixed -use and
parking structure combined with the relatively small site necessitates construction in a
single phase. The Back Bay Landing development will necessitate the construction of a
seawall /bulkhead, but does not include reconstruction of the existing Bayside Village
Marina.
The general sequence of construction is provided below although certain activities will
overlap thereby reducing the total duration of the project.
• Demolition —1 month
• Excavation and De- watering — 2 months
• Infrastructure / Foundations — 6 months
• Vertical Construction — 15 months
• Final Landscaping — 3 months
• Bayside Drive Roadway Improvements and Trail — 4 months
• Reconfiguration of Bayside Village Mobile Home Park — 6 months
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VII. Back Bay Landing PCDP Implementation/
Site Development Review
A. Purpose and Intent
The purpose of the Site Development Review process is to ensure the
development of the Back Bay Landing PCDP (PC -9) is consistent with the goals
and policies of the General Plan, provisions of this PCDP, and the findings set
forth below in Section VII.C. It is the intent of the Site Development Review
process that all aspects of the design of the project will be reviewed and
-- Comment [GC28]: okay
B. Application
Approval of the Site Development Review application by the Planning
Commission] shall be required prior to the issuance of a grading or building _. Comment [GC2s]:Okay,
ep rmit for the construction of any new structure at the proiect
+ssaa,eFa�, . The Planning Commission's
decision is final, unless appealed in accordance with the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
2. The following items are exempt from the Site Development Review Process
and are subject to the City's applicable permits:
a) Tenant interior 'mprovementsl to any existing buildings, kiosks, and Comment[GC301: okay
temporary structures.
b) Repair and maintenance activities.
c) Replacement of existing structures found in substantial conformance
with previously approved plans and /or permits.
C. Findings
In addition to the general purposes set forth in Section VILA and in order to carry
out the purposes of the Back Bay Landing PCDP, the following findings must be
made to approve or conditionally approve a Site Development Review application:
1. The development shall be in compliance with the General Plan, Coastal Land
Use Plan, Back Bay Landing Planned Community Development Plan,
including design guidelines, and any other applicable plan or criteria related to
the development;
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2. The development shall not be incompatible with the character of the
neighboring uses and surrounding sites; [not sure the applicant would want to
be "compatible" with what Surrounds the sitel.] Comment [GC31]: okay vdth revised change
3. The development shall be sited and designed to maximize the aesthetic
quality of the project as viewed from surrounding roadways, properties, and
waterfront, with special consideration given to providing a variety of building
heights, massing, and architectural treatments to provide public views through
the site;
4. Site plan and layout of buildings, parking areas, pedestrian and vehicular
access ways, landscaping and other site features shall give proper
consideration to functional aspects of site development; and
5. The development shall not be detrimental to the harmonious and orderly
growth of the City, or endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard
to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare of
persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the proposed
development.
D. Submittal Contents
The Site Development Review application shall include all of the information and
materials specified by the Community Development Director and any additional
information requested by the Planning Commission in order to conduct a
thorough review of the application. The following plans /exhibits may include, but
are not limited to the following:
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1. Existing conditions including adjacent structures and proposed improvements.
2. Comprehensive site and grading plan.
3. Comprehensive elevation drawings, material boards and floor plans for new
structures with coordinated and complelmentary architecture, design,
materials and colors. The elevation drawings shall indicate the colors and
materials that will be used on the exterior surfaces of the buildings, walls,
fences and other visible structures Cemment [GC38]: okay
4. Permitted and proposed floor area, and residential units.
5. A parking and circulation plan showing pedestrian paths, streets and fire
lanes.
6. Landscaping, lighting, signage, utilities, sustainability, and public
improvements plans as required by Section IV.
7. Parking management plan (if applicable).
8. A comprehensive, cohesive and coordinated preliminary landscape plan,
illustrating general location of all plant materials, by common and botanical
names (with picturesh,_size of plant materials, and irrigation concept.
9. A comprehensive, cohesive and coordinated lighting plan of exterior and
parking structure lighting, including locations, fixture height, fixture product
type and technical specifications.
10. Comprehensive text and graphics describing the design philosophy for the
architecture, landscape architecture, material and textures, color palette,
lighting, and signage.
11.1-ocation �nd�Ttext describing_ drainage and water qualms mitigation_
measures.
12. Open Space Plans (indoor and /or outdoor) for residential units.
13.A statement that the proposed new structure is consistent with the goals,
policies, and actions of the General Plan and Planned Community
Development Plan.
14.Any additional background and supporting information, studies, or materials
that the Community Development Director deems necessary for a clear
representation of the projects.
E. Public Hearing
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Comment [GC33]: okay
Comment [GC341: okay
A Planning Commission public hearing shall be held on all &Site dDevelopment
rReview applications. Notice of the hearing shall be provided and the hearing
shall be conducted in compliance with the Municipal Code Chapter 20.62 (Public
Hearings).
Expiration and Revocation of Site Development Review
Approvals
1. Expiration. Any Site Development Review approved in accordance with
the terms of this F lanned &Community Development pPlan shall expire
within twenty -four (24) months from the effective date of final approval as
specified in the Time Limits and Extensions Section of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code, unless at the time of approval the Planning Commission has
specified a different period of time or an extension is otherwise granted.
2. Violation of Terms. Any S ite Development Review approved in
accordance with the terms of this ;.Planned cCommunity D-- :evelopment
Plan may be modified or revoked if any of the conditions or terms of such
Site .Development rReview are violated or if any law or ordinance is violated
in connection therewith.
3. Public Hearing. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on any
proposed modification or revocation after giving written notice to the permittee
at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, and shall submit its
recommendations to the City Council. The City Council shall act thereon
within sixty (60) days after receipt of the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
•— Formaeed: No bullets or numbering
G. Parcel or Tract Maps
3 No parcel or tract map shall be recorded prior to the approval of the Site
Development Review for the entire project. Covenant, Conditions and Restrictions shall
[change the ensuing paragraph numbers - -I'm not good with formattingl}. Formatted: Font Not Bold
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GA. FEES
The applicant shall pay a fee as established by Resolution of the Newport Beach
City Council to the City with each application for Site Development Review under
this planned community development plan.
#-.G_ Minor Changes by the Director
1. The following minor changes to an approved site plan may be approved by
the Director in compliance with Section 20.54.070 (Changes to an approved
project) of the Newport Beach Municipal Code:
a) Minor relocation of any proposed structure.
b) Reconfiguration of the parking lot, including drive aisles and /or parking
spaces, subject to review and approval of the City Traffic Engineer.
c) Reconfiguration of landscaping.
d) Any other minor change to the site plan provided it does not increase
any structure area, height, number of units, and /or intensity of uses.
2. Any proposed changes that are not deemed minor shall be subject to review
and approval by the Planning Commission.
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-_- — Formatted: Heading 1, Left, No bullets or
numbering
VIII. Definitions
All words, phrases, and terms used in this Back Bay Landing PCDP (PC -9) shall
have the same meaning and definition as provided in the City of Newport Beach
Zoning Code unless defined differently in this section.
Architectural Features: A visually prominent or formally significant element of a
building which expresses its architectural language and style in a complementary
fashion. Architectural features should be logical extensions of the massing,
details, materials, and color of the building which complement and celebrate its
overall aesthetic character.
Backf[II: Material used to fill or refill an excavated or natural slope area.
Building Elevation: The drawing of the exterior wall surface formed by one (1)
side of the building.
Bulkhead: A retaining wall /structural wall constructed along shorelines for the
purpose of controlling beach erosion, supporting buildings and protecting areas
of human habitation, conservation and leisure activities. Also referred to as a
seawall. The depth of the bulkhead will be determined by a licensed structural
engineer.
Carts and Kiosks: Carts and kiosks are small, freestanding structures used for
retail sales and services. Generally mobile in terms of ease or relocation, the
structures can be seasonal, temoorary or for a more oermanent use.
Commercial Recreation and Entertainment: Establishments providing
participant or spectator recreation or entertainment, either indoors or outdoors,
for a fee or admission charge. Illustrative examples of commercial recreation
and entertainment uses include arcades or electronic games centers, billiard
parlors, cinemas, and theaters. Not sure about some of these uses in this
somewhat intimate location with nearby esidentiall.11
Cultural Institution: A public or private institution that displays or preserves
objects of community or cultural interest in one or more of the arts or sciences.
Illustrative examples of these uses include libraries and museums.
Eating and Drinking Establishments:
Bar, Lounge, and Nightclub. An establishment that sells or serves
alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises and is holding or
applying for a public premise license from the California State Department
of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) (i.e., ABC License Type 42 [On Sale
Beer & Wine - Public Premises], ABC License Type 48 [On Sale General -
Public Premises], and ABC License Type 61 [On Sale Beer - Public
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Comment [GC35]: Leave as is.
Comment [JOM361: Applicants call
Premises]). Persons under 21 years of age are not allowed to enter and
remain on the premises. The establishment shall include any immediately
adjacent area that is owned, leased, rented, or controlled by the licensee.
[Not sure any of these should be at this location without food service. I do
not think a nightclub at the location is a good bdeal.1
Fast Food. An establishment whose design or principal method of
operation typically includes the following characteristics:
1. A permanent menu board is provided from which to select and
order food;
2. A chain or franchise restaurant;
3. Customers pay for food before consuming it;
4. A self - service condiment bar and /or drink service is /are provided;
5. Trash receptacles are provided for self- service bussing; and
6. Furnishing plan indicates stationary seating arrangements.
A fast food establishment may or may not have late hour operations.
Alcoholic beverages are not sold, served, or given away on the premises.
If alcoholic beverages are sold, served, or given away on the premises,
the use shall be considered a food service use. See "Food Service."
Drive thru service shall not be allowed.
Food Service, No Late Hours. An establishment that sells food and
beverages, including alcoholic beverages, prepared for primarily on -site
consumption, and typically has the following characteristics:
1. Establishment does not have late hour operations;
2. Customers order food and beverages from individual menus;
3. Food and beverages are served to the customer at a fixed location
(i.e., booth, counter, or table); and
4. Customers pay for food and beverages after service and /or
consumption.
Food Service, Late Hours. An establishment that sells food and
beverages, including alcoholic beverages, prepared for primarily on -site
consumption, and typically has the following characteristics:
1. Establishment does have late hours;
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Comment [GC37]: Seems to me if food is
served, there is no objection to entertainment.
What is considered a nightclub? If there is
dancing, music, consumption of alcohol
beverage,what is it... do you object to a comedy
club, or Coachkouse? Food is served at these
establishments. LEAVE AS IS...
Comment POM38]: We can delete since we
can permit restaurants with later hours and a
bar component through the food service
classification.
2. Customers order food and beverages from individual menus;
3. Food and beverages are served to the customer at a fixed location
(i.e., booth, counter, or table); and
4. Customers pay for food and beverages after service and /or
consumption.
Late Hour Operations. Facilities that provide service after 11:00 p.m.
Outdoor Dining, Accessory. An outdoor dining area contiguous and
accessory to a food service establishment.
Take -Out Service, Limited. An establishment that sells food or
beverages and typically has the following characteristics:
1. Sales are primarily for off -site consumption;
2. Customers order and pay for food at either a counter or service
window;
3. Incidental seating up to 6 seats may be provided for on -site
consumption of food or beverages; and
4. Alcoholic beverages are not sold, served, or given away on the
premises.
Typical uses include bakeries, candy, coffee, nut and confectionery stores,
ice cream and frozen dessert stores, small delicatessens, and similar
establishments.
Take -Out Service Only. An establishment that offers a limited variety of
food or beverages and has all of the following characteristics:
1. Sales are for off -site consumption;
2. Seating is not provided for on -site consumption of food or
beverages; and
3. Alcoholic beverages are not sold, served, or given away on the
premises.
Green Building: The practice of increasing the efficiency of buildings and their
use of energy, water, and materials, and reducing building impacts on human
health and the environment through better siting, design, construction, operation,
maintenance, and removal.
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High Tide: The tide at its fullest, when the water reaches its highest level
Marina: A commercial berthing facility (other than moorings or anchorage) in which five
or more vessels are continuously wet - stored (in water) for more than 30 days. Marinas
are regulated by Title 17. See Marina Support Facilities.
Marina Support Facilities: An on -shore facility (e.g., administrative offices, bathrooms,
laundry facilities, storage lockers, picnic areas, snack bar, etc.) that directly supports a
marina.
Marine Rentals and Sales: Establishments engaged in renting, selling or
providing supplies and equipment for commercial fishing, pleasure boating, or
related activities.
Boat Rentals and Sales. An establishment that rents or sells vessels,
including storage and incidental maintenance. See "Vessel." Does not
include "Marine Services."
Marine Retail Sales. An establishment that provides supplies and
equipment for commercial fishing, pleasure boating, or related activities.
Examples of goods sold include navigational instruments, marine
hardware and paints, nautical publications, nautical clothing (e.g., foul -
weather gear), and marine engines. Does not include uses in which fuel
for boats and ships is the primary good sold (see "Marine Services. ").
Marine Services:
Boat Storage. Storage of operative or inoperative boats or ships on land
or racks for more than 30 days. Unenclosed boat storage on racks are not
permitted.
Boat Yard. Construction, maintenance, or repair of boats or ships,
including the sale, installation, and servicing of related equipment and
parts.
Entertainment and Excursion Vessels. A vessel engaged in carrying
passengers for hire for the purposes of entertainment or excursions (e.g.,
fishing, whale watching, diving, educational activities, harbor and coastal
tours, dining /drinking, business or social special events and entertainment,
etc.). See "Vessel." I fNot sure about this use unless number of
passengers is limited. Otherwise, impacts parking and creates noise
potential after excursions return to site.]
Marine Service Station. A retail establishment that sells gasoline, diesel,
and alternative fuels, lubricants, parts, and accessories for vessels and
other convenience items. No fuel docks shall be allowed. See "Vessel."
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Comment [GC39]: Yes, I think we envision
boats restricted by their bridge height, and not
on the scale the Hornblower -type party boats
currently in Newport Harbor. We would
encourage water taxi servicing to the project,
should this transportation alternative became
economically more viable in Newport Harbor.
KEEP AS IS
Comment [JOM40]: Applicants call, do you
think you will ever have a small boat charter
business or harbor for boat? If not, delete.
Water Transportation Service. An establishment that provides vessels
to carry passengers for hire who are traveling to destinations within and
outside of Newport Harbor. See "Vessel."
Highest High Water (HHW) Line: The average of all the highest high tides
occurring over a certain period of time, usually 18.6 years (one lunar epoch).
Based on the 2004 Tide Planes & Tidal Datum Relationships for City of Newport
Beach, HHW elevation is 7.86' relative to Mean Lower Low Water (0.00').
Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) Line: The average of the lower low tides
occurring over a certain period of time, usually 18.6 years (one lunar epoch).
Based on the 2004 Tide Planes & Tidal Datum Relationships for City of Newport
Beach, Mean Lower Low Water is elevation 0.00'.
Multi - Family Residential Flat: A condominium on a single level
North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88): The vertical control
datum of orthometric height established for vertical control surveying in the
United States.
Parking Structure: Structures containing more than one story principally
dedicated to parking. Parking structures may contain accessory, ancillary, and
resident support uses such as solar panels and trellis structures.
Perimeter Setback: An established distance between a building /structure and
the perimeter of the project site other than along East Coast Highway, Coast
Highway -Bay Bridge, Bayside Drive, and the bayfront.
Personal Services (Land Use):
General. Establishments that provide recurrently needed services of a
personal nature. Illustrative examples of these uses include:
• Barber and beauty shops
• Clothing rental shops
• Dry cleaning pick up stores with limited equipment
• Locksmiths
• Shoe repair shops
• Tailors and seamstresses
• (Laundromats Hmmm...
These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to
the services provided.
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Comment POM41]: Standard definition from
our Code. Can be modified
Restricted. Personal service establishments that may tend to have a
blighting and /or deteriorating effect upon surrounding areas and that may
need to be dispersed from other similar uses to minimize adverse impacts,
including:
• Day spas
• Healing arts (acupuncture, aromatherapy, etc.) with no services
qualifying under "Massage Establishments'
• Tanning salons
• Tattoo services and body piercing studios [Do we have an ability to
limit these types of uses without unduly limiting general commercial
at the site. My fear is the applicant will have a problem filling all the
commercial space with must visitor serving and marine commercial
related uses. But visitor serving definition is pretty broadl.11
These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to
the services provided.
Public Bayfront Promenade: A pedestrian walkway that extends along the
waterfront length of the Back Bay Landing project.
Seawall: See previous definition of "bulkhead" above.
Setback: Shall mean the space between an object, such as the face of a
building or fence, and the perimeter property line.
Sign: Any media, including their structure and component parts which are used
or intended to be used outdoor to communicate information to the public.
Temporary Sign: Any sign, banner, pennant, valance, or advertising display
constructed of cloth, canvas, plywood, light fabric, cardboard, wallboard or other
light materials, with or without frames, intended to be displayed for a limited
period of time.
Vehicle Entry: Any intersection points along the public right -of -way that provide
access for automobiles.
Vessel: Every type of watercraft that is used or capable of being used as a
means of transportation on water. This includes all vessels of any size home -
ported, launched /retrieved, or visiting in Newport Harbor, arriving by water or
land, and registered or unregistered under State or Federal requirements, except
a seaplane on the water.
Visitor - Serving Retail: Retail establishments engaged in selling goods or
merchandise to tourists and visitors. Examples of these establishments and lines
of merchandise include: [As noted above, the list of uses is oretty broad. Not
sure how this varies from general commercial and so maybe we don't need to
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Comment [GC42]: Agree with Jaime
Comment POM431: we need to treat all
"restricted" type uses equally. We can either
prohibit them all or allow with MUP. The MUP
still provides us discretion in allowing these
uses and requires a higher level of review.
I would prefer to leave in to provide some
flexibility.
also specifically call out general commercial. What types of commercial uses
would not be allowed in this tlesignationhl
• Antiques
• Appliances
• Art galleries
• Artists' supplies
• Bakeries (retail only)
• Bicycle sales and rentals
• Books
• Cameras and photographic supplies
• Clothing and accessories
• Convenience market
• Drug and discount stores
• Gift shops
• Handcrafted items
• Hobby materials
• Jewelry
• Luggage and leather goods
• Newsstands
• Pharmacies
• Specialty food and beverage
• Specialty shops
• Sporting goods and equipment
• Tobacco
• Toys and games
• Travel services
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Comment [GC44]: Also need to be consistent
with CLUP and CCC definitions of visitor
serving... Agree with Jaime
Comment [JOM45]: I will provide a separate
attachment illustrating the differences. The
visitor- serving retail is broad and similar to
general commercial, except it excludes uses
retail such as automotive, hardware, medical
supplies, supermarkets, music shops, and
second hand shops, etc which do not provide
any services to visitors.
I prefer to leave the visitor - serving retail only
and do not include general commercial.
Appendix
Back Bay Landing Exhibits
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