HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 - Annual Reviewof Hoag Development Agreement - PA2009-064COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
PLANNING DIVISION
100 Civic Center Drive, P.O. Box 1768, Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915
(949) 644 -3200 Fax: (949) 644 -3229
www.newportbeachca.gov
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR STAFF REPORT
April 24, 2014
Agenda Item No. 4
SUBJECT: Annual Review of Hoag Development Agreement
(PA2009 -064)
1 Hoag Drive
APPLICANT: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
PLANNER: Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner
(949) 644 -3208, rung(c)newportbeachca.gov
ZONING DISTRICT /GENERAL PLAN
• Zone: PC 38 (Hoag Hospital)
• General Plan: PI (Private Institutions)
PROJECT SUMMARY
An annual review of Development Agreement No. 5 for Hoag Memorial Hospital
Presbyterian, pursuant to Section 15.45.080 of the Municipal Code and Section 65865.1
of the California Government Code.
RECOMMENDATION
1) Conduct a public hearing;
2) Find the annual review is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
( "CEQA ") pursuant to Section 15321, Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by
Regulatory Agencies) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations,
Title 14, Chapter 3;
3) Find that the applicant has demonstrated good faith compliance with the terms of
Development Agreement No. 5; and
4) Receive and file the Annual Report of Development Agreement for Hoag Memorial
Hospital Presbyterian (Attachment No. ZA 2).
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DISCUSSION
Section 15.45.080 of the Municipal Code requires the City to periodically review
development agreements to determine if the applicant has complied with the terms of
the agreement. This review should be conducted at least once every 12 months.
The applicant is required to demonstrate good faith compliance with the terms of the
agreement, and should the Zoning Administrator find that the applicant has not
complied in good faith with the terms of the agreement; the Zoning Administrator should
refer the matter to the City Council.
Background
Development Agreement No. 5 (DA) was executed in 1994 and it relates to the long-
term development and expansion of Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian (Hoag). In
May 2008, the DA was amended to allow the hospital to increase the intensity of future
development on the upper campus with a commensurate reduction in intensity of future
development on the lower campus. The agreement term is twenty -five (25) years and it
expires in 2019. The 1994 DA and the 2008 amendment are available online at:
http:// www. newportbeachca .gov /developmentagreements.
At the last annual review on April 23, 2013, the City Council found Hoag to be in good
faith compliance with the Development Agreement.
On June 11, 2013, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2013 -10, delegating annual
reviews to the Zoning Administrator.
Annual Review
On March 21, 2014, Hoag submitted the 2013 annual report that includes a
comprehensive noise compliance report, information regarding cogeneration plant
plume reduction, and photographs showing status of landscaping areas.
Based upon the latest noise compliance report prepared by RS Acoustics Inc., Hoag
presently operates within applicable noise standards.
Code Enforcement staff received noise - related complaints in the months of May and
September of last year and this past January, principally related to the use of the
service road outside of the approved hours of operation and from the loading dock.
Hoag has been actively addressing these issues and additional complaints have not
been received.
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Hoag continues to operate the cogeneration facility in concert with the weather station
to reduce the water vapor plume by 33 %. Hoag is also committed to maintaining the
landscaping in healthy conditions throughout the campus.
Hoag did not initiate any significant new construction activity during the prior year but
has completed various interior remodels, infrastructure upgrades, and renovations
within the existing buildings on the Upper Campus and Hoag Family Cancer Center
which included a new Cardiology Hybrid Operating Room, new south entry drop -off with
driveway modifications, and major fire alarm system upgrades. The West Tower internal
renovation on floors 5 through 9 is ongoing with an anticipated completion target date in
early 2015. All projects are subject to review and compliance with the provisions of the
Development Agreement, Planned Community development standards and all
mitigation measures.
After reviewing the attached annual report and applicable documents, staff believes that
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has remained in good faith with the terms of
Development Agreement.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This annual review is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ")
pursuant to Section 15321, Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies) of
the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it
has no potential to have a significant effect on the environment. This section exempts
actions by regulatory agencies to enforce or revoke a lease, permit, license, certificate,
or other entitlement for use issued, adopted, or prescribed by the regulatory agency or
enforcement of a law, general rule, standard, or objective, administered or adopted by
the regulatory agency.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice of this review was published in the Daily Pilot, mailed to all owners of property
within 300 feet of the boundaries of the site (excluding intervening rights -of -way and
waterways) including the applicant and posted on the subject property at least 10 days
before the scheduled hearing, consistent with the provisions of the Municipal Code.
Additionally, the item appeared on the agenda for this meeting, which was posted at
City Hall and on the City website.
APPEAL PERIOD:
An appeal may be filed with the Director of Community Development within 14 days
following the date of action. For additional information on filing an appeal, contact the
Planning Division at (949) 644 -3200.
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GOVERNMENT
SOLUTIONS 'NC
Development
Agreement
Annual Review
Hoag Memorial Hospital
March 1, 2013 thru March 3, 2014
Prepared for:
The City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive,
Newport Beach, Calif. 92660
Prepared by:
Government Solutions, Inc.
881 Dover Drive, Ste 390
Newport Beach, Calif. 92663
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March 17, 2014
Ms. Ros Ung
Associate Planner
City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, CA 92660
RE: Hoag Hospital - Development Agreement 6th Annual Review
Dear Ms. Ung:
Please find attached the required documentation to demonstrate Hoag's
compliance with the Development Agreement between Hoag Hospital and
the City of Newport Beach. As you are aware, this Development Agreement
was adopted by the City Council on April 22, 2008 by Ordinance No.2008 -10
and is known as the Amendment to Restated Development Agreement No. 6.
Per Section 5.2 of the Development Agreement, "The Annual Review shall be
conducted at a public hearing noticed in accordance with the provisions of
Chapter 15.45 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Annual reviews should
be scheduled in April of each year." It is our understanding based on
discussions with city staff, that we will be scheduled for the April 241h Zoning
Administrator hearing per the above noted requirement.
The enclosed Project Status Update is for the period of time from March 1,
2013 through March 3, 2014.
Sincerely,
c._
Mr. Sanford Smit
Senior Vice President
Real Estate and Facilities
Enclosure
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
One Hoag Drive, PO Box 6100 • Newport Beach, CA 92658 6100 • wvrvi hoag.org
hoag
Development Agreement
Annual Review
March 1, 2013 thru March 3, 2014
Hoag Memorial Hospital
Prepared for:
The City of Newport Beach
100 Civic Center Drive
Newport Beach, Calif. 92660
Prepared by:
Government Solutions, Inc
881 Dover Drive, Ste 390
Newport Beach, Calif. 92663
1. Project Status Report
2. Acoustical Measurement
Program Test Report
3. CoGen Weather Plume
Reports (Digital Format)
4. Landscaping Photos
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Project Status Report
March 1, 2013 Thru March 3, 2014
Sixth Annual Review of the Development Agreement
Between the City of Newport Beach
And Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
Introduction & Overview
On April 22, 2008, the City of Newport Beach ( "City ") approved an amended Development Agreement
between the city of Newport Beach and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian ( "Hoag ") which is known
as the "Amendment to the Restated Development Agreement No. 6 ". This Amended Development
Agreement was adopted by Ordinance No. 2008 -10 on May 13, 2008.
Per Section 5.2 of the Amended Development Agreement:
"The Annual Review shall be conducted at a public hearing noticed in accordance with the
provisions of Chapter 15.45 of the Newport Beach Municipal Code. Annual Reviews should be
scheduled in April of each year."
This Amended Development Agreement was part of Hoag's Master Plan Update which included revised
Development Agreement provisions, a revised Planned Community Text ( "PC Text ") and associated
standards, and certification of the Supplemental Environmental Impact Report ( "SEIR ") with mitigation
measures.
The Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SCH No. 1991071003) was certified by adoption of City
Council Resolution No. 2008 -27. As part of the SEIR adoption, a Mitigation Monitoring & Reporting
Program was required which shall be utilized as the basis for the Development Agreement Updates as it
relates to mitigation measures.
For the purposes of this Development Agreement update, and those subsequent annual updates, this
update shall serve as the Sixth Annual Review for the Amendment to the Restated Development
Agreement No 6.
Project Status for the Sixth Development Agreement Annual Review
As will be described in detail below, over the last year, Hoag has made a diligent, good faith effort in
completing as many of the mitigation measures and associated requirements for both the Development
Agreement & Planned Community Text as required in this timeframe.
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Development Agreement Specific Terms & Obligations
In the separate terms of the Development Agreement requirements (not found in either Mitigation
Measures or PC Requirements), the following have been completed:
11. Section 5.4
"5.4 Mitigation Review -The annual review shall include a detailed report of compliance
with the various conditions and mitigation measures contained with the mitigation monitoring
plan. The report shall also include a noise regulation compliance assessment that includes noise
measurements prepared by a qualified noise consultant on a yearly basis. The noise assessment
shall identify noise regulation compliance issues and recommended measures to abate any
noncompliance. The report shall include an analysis of the view impacts of buildings
constructed in comparison to the anticipated views depicted in the EIR. Hoag shall be found in
compliance with this Agreement unless the City Council determines, based upon evidence
presented at the Annual Review, that Hoag has not complied with all mitigation measures and
conditions including those imposed as a result of subsequent environmental analysis, applicable
to the grading of, or building on, the Property as of the date of the Annual Review. Hoag shall
pay the City administrative costs incurred in conducting Annual Reviews. Hoag shall reimburse
the City for costs incurred by the City associated with Fluor Enterprises' review of the
cogeneration plant during the 2008 Annual Review."
Hoag has complied with this section of the Amended Development Agreement with the submittal of this
detailed report which demonstrates good faith compliance with the various conditions and mitigation
measures contained within the mitigation monitoring plan, as noted below.
Additionally, Hoag has complied with noise regulation compliance assessment. A noise analysis was
performed by RS Acoustics on February 19, 2014 which demonstrates complete compliance with the
noise standards in all locations. (Attachment 1)
No view analysis was necessary for this annual Amended Development Agreement review, as only
interior building remodels have occurred and no new additions have occurred on the Hoag Campus
during this timeframe.
2014 Update: Construction activities over the last year have included various interior remodels,
infrastructure upgrades, and renovations within the existing buildings on the Upper Campus and the
Hoag Family Cancer Center. Major projects renovations included a new Cardiology Hybrid OR as well as
new south entry drop -off with street modifications. Major Fire Alarm System upgrades and various air
handling unit upgrades throughout the various campus buildings highlighted the infrastructure
upgrades. Ongoing projects such as the West Tower internal renovation for floors 5th -9th are ongoing
with anticipated completion target for early 2015.
15. New Section 8.4 — Sunset View Park Improvements
"8.4 Hoag shall reimburse the City up to $150,000 for installation of groundcover, shrubs, and
irrigation systems with the unimproved portion of Sunset View Park and Superior Avenue,
approximately 20,500 sq ft in area, located northerly of the cogeneration building.
Reimbursement to the City shall be within 30 days of Hoag receiving an invoice from the City."
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The City has not made a request to Hoag for a reimbursement for park improvements at this time.
16. New Section 8.5 — Cogeneration Plant Energy Curtailment
"85 Hoag shall install a weather station capable of identifying ambient conditions necessary in
documenting cogeneration plant and cooling tower operations. The weather station shall be
tied into the cogeneration plant controls in order to maximize automatic responses to prevailing
weather conditions, assisting in managing the operation changes and load shifting, as well as to
provide periodic reports on plant operations.
Hoag shall not construct or erect additional cooling towers within the Hoag Lower Campus.
Hoag shall reduce the effective heat rejection by 33% at the existing cooling towers and such
reduction shall be measured from a baseline (to be measured at the cooling towers) of
operating three existing generators and absorption chiller at 100% of design capacity.
This reduced capacity operation shall be implemented daily between November 1" and April
30`h, between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM when the relative humidity is equal to or less
than 55 degrees Fahrenheit."
2014 Update: Hoag has complied with all requirements regarding the Cogeneration Plant Energy
Curtailment and has attached a letter from Hoag's chief engineer of record, Michael Trzepacz, P.E. which
certifies the plant has been operated in accordance with the curtailment requirements. Monthly
Cogeneration Plant Reports for the months of November 1, 2013 thru February 28, 2014 are attached
for your review. (Attachment 3)
Mitigation Measures and PC Text Requirements
In that no new major construction or additions has occurred over the last year, Hoag's focus has been to
fulfill the requirements that were oriented to noise mitigation and aesthetic improvements and required
to be completed or are in progress of being complete in this Amended Development Agreement annual
review time period. For your reference, the relevant mitigation measures and PC Text requirements are
addressed below.
Mitigation Measure 3.4 -9 Cogeneration Plant Noise
As noted above, Hoag has complied with all noise standards and an annual noise analysis was performed
by RS Acoustics on February 19, 2014, which concludes that the Cogeneration Plant's operations comply
with the noise standards. (Attachment 2)
Noise — West Hoag Drive
Mitigation Measure: PDF 3.4 -1— Villa Balboa Window Installation
This mitigation measure has been completely satisfied per the 2012 Development Agreement Update.
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Mitigation Measure: PDF 3.4 -2 —Sound Wall
This mitigation measure has been completely satisfied per the 2012 Development Agreement Update.
Mitigation Measure 3.4 -5 - Loading Dock Sound Absorption Panels
"Sound absorption panels on the east wall of the loading dock shall be installed. Approximately
450 square feet of absorptive panels shall be used to cover major portions of the back wall of
the loading dock area. The Noise -Foil panels by Industrial Acoustics or a panel with equivalent or
better sound rating shall be used."
This mitigation measure has been fully complied with and the required data was included in the 2011
annual Amended Development Agreement Update.
Mitigation Measure 3.4 -6 — Relocation of the Trash Compactor
"The trash compactor shall be relocated within the loading dock. The trash compactor and baler
shall be enclosed in a three -side structure. The walls shall be concrete block or similar masonry
construction. The roof shall be lightweight concrete roof or a plywood surface with concrete
tiles; a built -up roof with 5'5" of insulation on the inside would be an acceptable alternative. The
open side shall face away from residents. Doors may be on the side of the enclosure facing the
residents, but must be closed when the baler or compactor are operating. The compactor and
baler should only be operated between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM."
The compactor and baler are operated between the hours of 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.
Per the Development Agreement of 2012, Hoag is good faith partial and substantial compliance with this
mitigation measure by constructing a trash compactor enclosure and a baler enclosure which include
the use of sound absorption panels on both enclosures.
2014 Update: Additionally, in the last year (2013 -4) no new structure or structures on the Upper
Campus were constructed requiring the transfer of buildable square footage from the Lower Campus.
Planned Community Requirements — Landscaping Lower Campus (Exhibit #6)
Area 7a — West Parking Area Islands
Requirement: 60 days after CDP issuance at Coastal Commission.
Hoag received Coastal Commission's "Approval in Concept" of this item on April 8`h, 2009 and final
permits were received on December 15, 2009. Hoag obtained the required building permits for this
project on January 19, 2010.
Parking Lot Islands were complete by May, 2010.
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2014 Update: Hoag has proceeded in good faith and continues to improve the on -going maintenance of
the Parking Lot Islands with a program of fertilization, spraying, and irrigation and additionally by
replacing trees where required . (Attachment 4)
Area 9 — North Slope above Retaining Wall
Requirement: 120 days after Coastal Development Permit Issued by the California Coastal Commission.
Hoag received Coastal Commission's "Approval in Concept" of this item on April 8th, 2009 and final
permits were issued by the City of Newport Beach on January 19, 2010.
The Slope construction was completed by July, 2010.
Hoag has proceeded in good faith and is in full compliance with the completion of construction as noted
above.
2014 Update: To demonstrate the on -going maintenance of this area, we have attached photos taken
this year. (Attachment 4)
Area 12 Pacific Coast Highway Green Screen
Requirement: Immediately upon issuance of an Approval in Concept by the City an application shall be
submitted for said improvements to the Coastal Commission. Construction of said improvements shall
be completed no later than 18 months after Coastal Development Permit Issuance by the Coastal
Commission.
This mitigation measure has been completely satisfied per the 2012 Development Agreement Update.
Cogeneration Plant
On -going improvements in the growth and coverage of the vines can be seen, but it will take another
couple of years for the vines to reach full maturity and provide optimal coverage. A continued
maintenance and monitoring program will provided as required to ensure the full maturity of the vines.
2014 Update: Photos have been attached of the current conditions of the CoGen screen. (Attachment 4)
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RS ACOUSTICS INC
15751 Beaver Run Road
Canyon Country, CA 91387
P: (661) 251 -3965
F: (661) 310 -3783
HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIFORNIA
2014 ANNUAL ACOUSTICAL MEASUREMENT TEST REPORT
Prepared for: Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
One Hoag Road
Newport Beach, CA 92658
Prepared by: RS Acoustics Inc.
15751 Beaver Run Rd.
Canyon Country, CA 91387
Phone: (661) 251 -3965
Fax: (661) 310 -3783
Date: 19 February 2014
Report No. 140212
This report presents the results of an acoustical noise measurement program conducted at the Hoag
Memorial Hospital Presbyterian campus in Newport Beach, California. This report is part of an annual
review to determine the current noise environment and whether implementation of noise mitigation
measures have successfully achieved the design criterion for noise sources located within the Hoag
Memorial Hospital Presbyterian complex.
Consultants in Architectural Acoustics & Noise Control
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1.0 Executive Summary
1.1 Project Description
1.2 Community Noise Assessment Metrics
1.3 Noise Standards
1.3.1 City of Newport Beach Noise Standards
1.3.2 Hoag Memorial Hospital Planned Community
Development Criteria & District Regulations
1.4 Test Equipment
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SECTION 2 - ACOUSTICAL MEASUREMENT RESULTS
2.1 Ancillary Building 9
2.1.1 Ancillary Building Rooftop Mechanical Equipment 9
2.2 West Tower 10
2.2.1 West Tower 2nd Floor Mechanical Equipment Room 10
2.3 Main Loading Dock
2.3.1 Daytime Measurements
2.3.1.A West side of Acoustical Wall
2.3.1.13 East side of Acoustical Wall
Nighttime Measurements
2.3.2.A West Side of Acoustical Wall
2.3.2.6 East Side of Acoustical Wall
2.4 Dietary Loading Dock Noise Levels & Activity
2.4.1 Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
2.4.2 Nighttime Noise Levels & Activity
2.5 Cogeneration Facility Noise Levels & Activity
2.5.1 Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
2.5.2 Nighttime Noise Levels & Activity
2.5.2.A Cooling Towers Operating
2.5.2.6 Cooling Towers Off
2.6 General Ambient Conditions
2.6.1 Catalina Drive & Old Newport Blvd.
2.6.2 Superior Avenue & Sunset View Park
2.6.3 Sunset View Park & West Hoag Road
2.7 200 Paris Lane
2.7.1 Daytime Noise Measurements
2.7.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements
2.8 260 Cagney Lane Condominium —(Unit 304)
2.8.1 Daytime Noise Measurements
2.8.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements
SECTION 3 - DISCUSSION
3.0 Conclusion and Summary of Acoustical Testing Results
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SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
An acoustical test program was conducted on 30 and 31 January 2014 within the Hoag Hospital Memo-
rial Presbyterian campus and also in the nearby community to measure the noise levels generated by
the hospital operations to determine compliance with local and specific governing noise ordinances.
Table I below summarizes the acoustical test locations, general time of day, and the pass /fail results of
the tests. The final column presents the governing ordinance which must be satisfied.
TABLE I
Summary of Acoustical Test Results
Location of Acoustical Test
Time
Results
Governing Ordinance
Ancillary Building Rooftop
Equipment
Nighttime
Pass
PC Text
West Tower Mechanical
Room Equipment
Nighttime
Pass
PC Text
Daytime
Pass
PC Text
Main Loading Dock
Nighttime
Pass
PC Text
Daytime
Pass
PC Text
Dietary Loading Dock
Nighttime
Pass
PC Text
Daytime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
Cogeneration Facility
Nighttime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
Daytime
Noise Ordinance not Applicable
General Ambient Conditions
Nighttime
Noise Ordinance not Applicable
Daytime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
200 Paris Lane
Nighttime
Pass
City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance
Daytime
Pass
PC Text
260 Cagney Lane
Nighttime
Pass
PC Text
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1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is located at One Hoag Drive in Newport Beach, California as
shown on the vicinity map on Figure 1. The hospital campus is separated into two distinct planning sec-
tions described as the "Upper Campus" to the north, and the "Lower Campus" to the south.
The Upper Campus section is bordered by Hospital Road to the north, West Hoag Drive to the west,
Newport Boulevard (55) to the east, and a hospital multi -level parking structure extends south to the
Newport Blvd. off -ramp connecting Newport Blvd. to Pacific Coast Highway. The Lower Campus section
is bordered to the north by Sunset View Park and Villa Balboa condominiums, Superior Avenue to the
west, Newport Blvd. to the east, and the southern boundary is Pacific Coast Highway (Highway 1).
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In general, community noise measurements or assessments refer to descriptions of the exterior noise
environment in the vicinity of inhabited areas. Descriptions of noise usually include the time and spatial
variations in the outdoor noise environment throughout a specific area so that descriptions are relevant
to the effect on people within the specified area.
Outdoor noise environments vary greatly in magnitude and character among locations throughout a
community — from the quiet suburban areas bordering on farmland, to the din of traffic in downtown
city streets. They generally vary with time of day, being relatively quiet at night when activities are min-
imal and noisier in morning and afternoons during peak traffic periods.
Noise or unwanted sound is complex and may be comprised of a broad range of sounds often including
low and high frequency components, which may also occur at differing decibel levels. To help simplify
and quantify the human judgment of relative loudness and provide a simple single- number rating sys-
tem, the "A- weighting' network was developed.
A- weighted sound level "db(A)" is one of the most widely used methods of stating community noise de-
sign goals and regulations in terms of a single number rating system. A- weighted sound levels are ob-
tained with a sound level meter incorporating an electronic weighting network that de- emphasizes the
low frequency portions of the noise spectrum, to automatically compensate for the lower sensitivity of
the human ear to low frequency sounds. High frequency components of sound, 1000Hz and above are
relatively unchanged in A- weighting networks as the human ear is fairly equally sensitive to all sounds
occurring in this high frequency range. The single A- weighted sound level is the sum of all A- weighted
sound energy within the 32Hz to 8000Hz octave bands.
The City of Newport Beach, as is typical of other cities, utilizes A- weighted sound levels in their noise
ordinance to quantify allowable noise levels which are averaged over a specific time period. This time
component is specified to allow for varying noise conditions such as the fluctuating noise levels associ-
ated with vehicular traffic stopping or accelerating from an intersection. The resultant level would be
the average of all sound levels measured within the stated time period.
The noise ordinance of The City of Newport Beach requires that noise measurements be conducted and
averaged over a 15 minute period, with a sound level meter set for a slow response averaging time. The
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result is termed a "15 minute L,q ", (Equivalent Noise Level) and is measured and presented in A-
weighted decibels levels. By definition, a 15 minute L,q is the A- weighted sound level corresponding to a
steady -state sound level containing the same total sound energy as a time - varying signal over the 15
minute period.
For short duration or impact sounds, the City of Newport Beach utilizes the Lma, metric or (Maximum
Sound Level). This metric is also expressed in A- weighted decibels, and per the requirements of the or-
dinance is measured at the slow response averaging time. Lma, noise levels quantify the highest sound
level measured or recorded during a designated time interval or event.
FIGURE 1 VICINITY MAP
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1.3 NOISE STANDARDS
1.3.1 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH NOISE STANDARDS
The following noise level standards are excerpted from the City of Newport Beach noise ordinance.
10.26.025 Exterior Noise Standards
A. The following noise standards, unless otherwise specifically indicated, shall apply to all proper-
ty within a designated noise zone:
10.26.030 Interior Noise Standards
Measuring
Daytime
Nighttime
Allowable Exterior
Allowable Exterior
Noise
Type of Land Use
Metric
Zone
(A -wtd)
Noise Level (Leq)
Noise Level (Leq)
7 :00 am —10:00 pm
10:00 pm — 7:00 am
Single -, two -, or multiple - family
15 minute Leq
55 dB(A)
50 dB(A)
*Lmax
75 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
65 d6(A)
residential.
15 minute Leq
65 dB(A)
60 dB(A)
II
Commercial
*Lmax
85 dB(A)
80 dB(A)
use properties **
15 minute L,
60 dB(A)
50 dB(A)
III
Mixed Use Residential **
*Lmax
80 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
IV
Industrial or Manufacturing
15 minute Leq
70 dB(A)
70 dB(A)
*Lmax
90 dB(A)
90 dB(A)
10.26.030 Interior Noise Standards
* Lmax levels defined in B.2 below
** Residential properties within 100' of commercial property line defined in D. below.
If the ambient noise level exceeds the resulting standard, the ambient shall be the standard.
B. It is unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the City to create
any noise, or to allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied or oth-
erwise controlled by such person, which causes the noise level when measured on any other
property, to exceed either of the following:
1. The noise standard for the applicable zone for any fifteen - minute period;
2. A maximum instantaneous noise level equal to the value of the noise standard plus
twenty (20) dB(A) for any period of time (measured using A- weighted slow response).
C. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise standard, the maximum allowable noise
level under said category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.
Daytime
Nighttime
Noise
Type of Land Use
Measuring Metric
Allowable Interior
Allowable Interior
Zone
(A -wtd)
Noise Level (Leq)
Noise Level (Leq)
7:00 am -10:00 pm
10:00 pm — 7:00 am
15 minute L.,
45 dB(A)
40 dB(A)
I
Residential.
*Lmax
65 d6(A)
60 dB(A)
III
Residential portions of mixed
15 minute Leq
45 dB(A)
40 dB(A)
Lmax
65 dB(A)
60 dB(A)
use properties **
* Lmax levels defined in B.2 below
** Residential properties within 100' of commercial property line defined in D. below.
If the ambient noise level exceeds the resulting standard, the ambient shall be the standard.
B. It is unlawful for any person at any location within the incorporated area of the City to create
any noise, or to allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied or oth-
erwise controlled by such person, which causes the noise level when measured on any other
property, to exceed either of the following:
1. The noise standard for the applicable zone for any fifteen - minute period;
2. A maximum instantaneous noise level equal to the value of the noise standard plus
twenty (20) dB(A) for any period of time (measured using A- weighted slow response).
C. In the event the ambient noise level exceeds the noise standard, the maximum allowable noise
level under said category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.
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D. The Noise Zone III standard shall apply to that portion of residential property falling within one
hundred (100) feet of a commercial property, if the intruding noise originates from that com-
mercial property.
E. If the measurement location is on boundary between two different noise zones, the lower
noise level standard applicable to the noise zone shall apply. (Ord. 95 -53 § 1, 1995; Ord. 95 -38
§ 11 (part), 1995)
As discussed in the following section, the ordinance defines the locations where acoustical measure-
ments are to be made to determine compliance with the noise standard criteria.
10.26.055 Noise Level Measurement
A. The location selected for measuring exterior noise levels in a residential area shall be at any part
of a private yard, patio, deck or balcony normally used for human activity and identified by the
owner of the affected property as suspected of exceeding the noise level standard. This location
may be the closest point in the private yard or patio, or on the deck or balcony, to the noise
source, but should not be located in nonhuman activity areas such as trash container storage
areas, planter beds, above or contacting a property line fence, or other areas not normally used
as part of the yard, patio, deck or balcony. The location selected for measuring exterior noise
levels in a nonresidential area shall be at the closest point to the noise source. The measure-
ment microphone height shall be five feet above finish elevation or, in the case of a deck or bal-
cony, the measurement microphone height shall be five feet above the finished floor level.
B. The location selected for measuring interior noise levels shall be made within the affected resi-
dential unit. The measurements shall be made at a point at least four feet from the wall, ceiling
or floor, or within the frame of a window opening, nearest the noise source. The measurements
shall be made with windows in an open position. (Ord. 95 -38 § 11 (part), 1995)
Special provisions for Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning equipment are provided for in the ordinance
as follows:
10.26.045 Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning — Special Provisions
A. New HVAC Equipment. New permits for heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment
in or adjacent to residential areas shall be issued only where installations can be shown by com-
putation, based on the sound rating of the proposed equipment, not to exceed an A- weighted
sound pressure level of fifty (50) dB(A) or not to exceed an A- weighted sound pressure level of
fifty -five (55) dB(A) and be installed with a timing device that will deactivate the equipment dur-
ing the hours of ten p.m. to seven a.m. The method of computation used shall be that specified
in "Standard Application of Sound Rated Outdoor Unitary Equipment," Standard 275, Air condi-
tioning and Refrigeration Institute, 1984 or latest revision thereof.
B. Existing HVAC Equipment.
1. HVAC equipment legally installed prior to April 22, 1981, shall be permitted to operate
with an exterior noise limit of sixty -five (65) dB(A) until January 1, 1998.
2. HVAC equipment legally installed prior to April 22, 1981, shall be exempted from the in-
terior noise level standard as specified in Section 10.26.030 of this chapter until Janu-
ary 1, 1998
3. HVAC equipment legally installed after April 22, 1981, and prior to the date of adoption
of this chapter shall not exceed a maximum exterior noise limit of fifty -five (55) dB(A)
during the ninety -day compliance period set forth in Section 10.26.005.
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C. In the event that HVAC equipment cannot meet the requirements set forth in this chapter, then
the exterior noise limit for such equipment may be raised to sixty -five (65) dBA and exempted
from the interior noise level standard as specified in Section 10.26.030 of this chapter, provided
that the applicant obtains the written consent of all the owners of the affected properties. (Ord.
95 -38 § 11 (part), 1995)
1.3.2 HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CRITERIA
& DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Amendment to Restated Development Agreement
Paragraph 1.17 Noise Limitation
The existing Planned Community (PC Text) provides that noise generated from Hoag Hospital from new
mechanical appurtenances shall not exceed 55 dB(A) at the property lines. This noise limitation was
established prior to the adoption of the City's Noise Element in the General Plan and Noise Ordinance.
It is proposed that noise generated and originating from the Property be governed by the city Noise
Ordinance with certain exceptions.
Planned Community Development Criteria and District Regulations
M. Noise Standards
Noise generated at the Hoag Hospital property shall be governed by the City of Newport Beach Noise
Ordinance, except as noted below for the Loading Dock Area.
1. The applicable noise standard at the Hoag Hospital property line adjacent to the loading
dock area shall be as follows:
Within the Loading Dock Area during daytime hours, vehicles shall be exempt from appli-
cable noise standards as listed above.
Vehicle idling shall be prohibited on West Hoag Drive and within the loading dock areas,
except that refrigerated vehicles may idle while at the loading docks when refrigeration is
necessary.
In addition, the grease pit cleaning which is exempt from the City Noise Ordinance as a
maintenance activity shall occur on a Saturday between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
1.4 TEST EQUIPMENT
Noise levels measurements were conducted with the following equipment. Acoustic calibration was
conducted immediately prior to and following the test procedures:
• Larson Davis Type 824 Type I integrating one -third octave band sound level meter
• Larson Davis Model PRM902 microphone preamplifier
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7:00 am -10:00 pm
10:00 pm — 7:00 am
Daytime
Nighttime
Lea (15 min)
65 dB(A)
55 dB(A)
Within the Loading Dock Area during daytime hours, vehicles shall be exempt from appli-
cable noise standards as listed above.
Vehicle idling shall be prohibited on West Hoag Drive and within the loading dock areas,
except that refrigerated vehicles may idle while at the loading docks when refrigeration is
necessary.
In addition, the grease pit cleaning which is exempt from the City Noise Ordinance as a
maintenance activity shall occur on a Saturday between the hours of 11:00 am and 3:00 pm
1.4 TEST EQUIPMENT
Noise levels measurements were conducted with the following equipment. Acoustic calibration was
conducted immediately prior to and following the test procedures:
• Larson Davis Type 824 Type I integrating one -third octave band sound level meter
• Larson Davis Model PRM902 microphone preamplifier
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• Larson Davis Type CAL200 precision Class I sound level calibrator calibrated to a reference
traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
• Larson Davis Type 2560 %" microphone accepted to meet the specifications of IEC 60651
and ANSI S1.4 -1983 Type 1.
• Larson Davis Type EXA010 10' extension microphone cable
• Larson Davis Type EXA050 50' extension microphone cable
Measurement equipment satisfies the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Standard 1.4 for
Type 1 precision sound level measurements as well as all requirements for testing equipment for the
City of Newport Beach.
SECTION 2 - ACOUSTICAL MEASUREMENT RESULTS
2.1 ANCILLARY BUILDING
Noise level measurements of the Ancillary building rooftop mechanical equipment were conducted on
31 January 2014 starting at 3:00 am when the influence of offsite noise sources and traffic is minimal. In
order to measure the potential worst case noise levels, measurements were conducted utilizing a 35'
telescoping microphone stand to elevate the measuring microphone to an elevation approximately in-
tersecting the rooftop equipment and the upper level condominium residences.
Measurements were conducted at the west curb of on Hoag Road nearest the property line. See Figure
2 for test location.
2.1.1 ANCILLARY BUILDING ROOFTOP MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT
The intruding noise levels from offsite sources were often equal to, or exceeded the noise levels gen-
erated by the mechanical equipment under test. To the greatest degree possible, the test sequence
was manually paused during these offsite occurrences however the test results presented herein are
based on a fully integrated 15 minute sampling.
Mechanical equipment noise from exhaust fans, condensers, etc., located on the rooftop of the Ancil-
lary building was continuous and the primary contributor to the ambient environment. Occasional
noise from traffic on Hospital Road as it passed by the intersection of Hoag Road, and traffic on PCH al-
so was audible during the tests.
The noise levels from the mechanical equipment were constant over the duration of the test and were
measured to be Leq 50.2 dB(A) and the maximum noise level recorded was Lmax 55.2 dB(A). The follow-
ing duration /sound pressure level (SPL) chart shows that the majority of the measured noise levels oc-
curred between 49 dB(A) and 50 dB(A.
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53 56 59 62 65 68 71
Sound Pressure Level - dB(A)
Ancillary building nighttime +35' above roadbed - nighttime 50.2 dB(A) Leq
74 77 80
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CONCLUSION — ANCILLARY BUILDING MEASUREMENTS
The ancillary building rooftop mechanical noise levels are regulated by the Hoag Memorial Hospital
Planned Community Development Criteria & District Regulations (PC Text) which require that noise
levels in this area do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. Our
measurements resulted in noise levels of Leq 50.2 dB(A) which satisfies the Leq 55 dB(A) maximum al-
lowable noise level requirement.
(Note that language within the Hoag Hospital PC Text noise standards do not include requirements
for maximum allowable Lmax noise levels however are included in this report for information only.)
2.2 WEST TOWER
Noise level measurements of the mechanical equipment within the second floor of the West Tower me-
chanical equipment room were conducted on 31 January 2014 starting at 3:30 am. As with the ancillary
building measurements, a 35' telescoping microphone stand was used to elevate the measuring micro-
phone to an elevation approximately intersecting the mechanical equipment room louvers and the up-
per level condominium residences. Measurements were conducted at the west curb of on Hoag Road
nearest the property line. See Figure 2 for test location.
2.2.1 WEST TOWER 2ND FLOOR MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM
Mechanical equipment noise from the second floor mechanical room was slightly audible on Hoag
Road through the louvered equipment openings in the west wall of the equipment room. These open-
ings have been attenuated with devices such as acoustic louvers and the primary source of noise was
from the Ancillary building rooftop mechanical equipment.
Occasional offsite generated noise from traffic on Hospital Road as it passed the intersection at Hoag
Road, and vehicular traffic noise from PCH also occurred during the tests. To reduce the contribution
of intruding noise levels from offsite sources, the test sequence was manually paused during these
offsite occurrences to the degree possible however the test results presented herein are based on a
fully integrated 15 minute sampling.
The noise levels from the mechanical equipment was constant (from the West Tower mechanical
room and Ancillary building rooftop mechanical equipment) over the duration of the test and were
measured to be Leq 48.8 dB(A). The maximum noise level recorded was Lmax 52.0 dB(A). As shown in
the following chart, the majority of measured noise levels was determined to be 48 dB(A).
750
600
rn 450
300
150
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<45.0 46 48 50 52 54 56 5B 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74
Sound Pressure Level - dB(A)
West Tower mechanical equipment room +35' above roadbed- nighttime 48.8 dB (A) Leq
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CONCLUSION — WEST TOWER MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT ROOM
The West Tower mechanical noise levels are regulated by the Hoag Memorial Hospital Planned Com-
munity Development Criteria & District Regulations (PC Text) which require that noise levels in this ar-
ea do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00 am. The measured
noise level of Leq 48.8 dB(A) satisfies the Leq 55 dB(A) maximum allowable noise level requirement.
FIGURE 2 ANCILLARY BLDG & WEST TOWER
2.3 MAIN LOADING DOCK
2.3.1 DAYTIME MEASUREMENTS
Daytime measurements were conducted of loading dock noise and activity on 31 January 2014 be-
tween the morning hours of 7:00 am to 10:30 am. Measurements were conducted at both the west
(residential) side of the sound wall described in section 2.3.1.A below and the east (hospital) side of
the barrier described in 2.3.1.13 below.
2.3.1.A West Side of Acoustical Wall
Acoustical measurements at two (2) separate locations on the west side of the sound wall were
conducted at both 5' and 15' elevations to show the effective range of acoustical shielding of hospi-
tal noise being provided by the acoustical barrier. Measurement locations Position 1 and Position 2
are shown in Figure 3.
We understand that a truck is regularly scheduled at the main loading dock to remove, empty
offsite, and replace the sanitary compactor bin which is located at south end of the dock. Arrival
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time is scheduled to be at 7:00 am and then return an hour later at approximately 8:00 am to install
the emptied bin back at the loading dock. Acoustical measurements of the compactor bin removal
and replacement were conducted on 31 January 2014 at the west side of the sound wall at +15'
above grade and at both Positions 1 and 2.
The compactor truck arrived at 7:00 am when the south gate opened. When the gate was opened,
the truck maneuvered back into the compactor bin, loaded it, and departed. The truck was at the
dock slightly over three (3) minutes to load the compactor before departing via the south gate. The
entire process lasted slightly under five minutes. Measurements were conducted at Position 1 at
+15' above grade for this event.
Returning to the hospital at 7:55 am, the truck backed the empty compactor bin into location at the
dock and then departed. Unloading the bin also lasted approximately three minutes prior to de-
parting via the south gate. Measurements of this event were conducted at Position 2 at +15' above
grade.
Noise from the compactor bin delivery /removal generated the highest noise levels during both of
these events.
Following the compactor bin replacement procedure, dock activities such as operation of the card-
board compactor and conversations from dock workers were slightly audible at the west side of the
acoustical wall. Automobile traffic on Hoag Road and general delivery trucks arriving and departing
were also discernable. During our measurements, offsite noise from commercial and general avia-
tion over - flights, and occasional traffic noise from PCH was audible.
Position 1 was located deep into the condominium side yard approximately 10' from the face of the
condominium building. At +15' above grade, the compactor truck arrival, loading of the bin, and
departing at 7:00 am was measured to be Leq 55.7 dB(A) and the maximum noise level recorded
was Lmzx 72.0 dB(A).
Position 2 was located midway between the acoustical wall and the face of the condominium build-
ing. Measurements at +15' above grade during the compactor truck arriving at 7:55 am to drop off
an empty bin were measured to be Leq 55.9 dB(A) and the maximum noise level recorded was LR,ax
67.5 dB(A).
The following two charts show the noise levels measured over the 15 minute measuring period
which included compactor bin removal operations.
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Sound Pressure Level- dB(A)
Main loading dock - residential side of wall - Pos.1 Compactor removal 55.7 dB(A) Leq
N 50
<460 46 40 50 52 54 56 56 60 62 64 66 fib 70 72 74
Sound Pressure Level - dB(A)
Main loading dock - residential side of wall Pos. 2 - oompactor returns 65.9 dB(A) Leq
Two additional measurements were recorded at the west side of the sound wall to quantify the
acoustical environment during "typical" hours of operation. These were conducted at Positions 1
and 2, both at +5' above grade. No compactor bin removal or other "major" noise generating activ-
ities occurred at the loading dock.
Position 1 measurements at +5' above grade with typical dock operations resulted in 49.3 dB(A) Leq
and the maximum noise level recorded was Lmax 57.9 dB(A). Position 2 measurements at +5' above
grade with typical dock operations resulted in 49.5 dB(A) Leq and the maximum noise level recorded
was Lma. 60.4 dB(A).
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72 74
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50
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<45.0 46 48 50 52 54 56 5B 60 62 64 66 68 70 72 74
Sound Pressure Level - dB(A)
Main loading clock residential side of wall. Pos 2.49.5 dB(A) Leq
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CONCLUSION — DAYTIME LOADING DOCK NOISE AT WEST SIDE OF ACOUSTICAL BARRIER
Loading dock activity noise levels are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise
levels from the loading dock area do not exceed Leq 65 dB(A) during the daytime hours of 7:00 am to
10:00 pm.
During the servicing of the compactor bin, at the west side pf the acoustical barrier wall, noise levels
were determined to LeQ 55.9 dB(A) to Leq 56.2 dB(A) which satisfies the LeQ 65 dB(A) maximum allowable
noise level requirement of the PC text. Maximum noise levels measured during these events were
found to be Lmax 72.0 dB(A) and Lma, 67.5 dB(A).
General noise levels without the compactor truck activity was found to be LeQ 49.3 dB(A) to LeQ 49.5
dB(A) with maximum noise levels of Lmex 57.9 dB(A) and Lmex 60.4 dB(A). All daytime levels of loading
dock related noise measured at the west side of the acoustical shielding wall satisfy the Leq 65 dB(A)
maximum allowable noise level requirement of the Planned Community text.
FIGURE 3 LOADING DOCK MEASURMENT LOCATIONS
2.3.1.13 East Side of Acoustical Wall
Acoustical measurements were conducted at the east side of the barrier at the curb of Hoag Road
directly across from the loading dock. Measurements were conducted between 9:30 am and 10:30
am on 31 January 2014 with the measuring microphone located at an elevation of 5' above the
road bed for the entirety of this measurement sequence. See Figure 4 for measurement location.
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During the measurements, dock - related noise and activity included deliveries, carts rolling on the
dock, and fairly continuous hospital staff conversations occurred. Two (2) medium trucks entered
the dock from the north along Hoag Road. The maximum noise level was observed to be 68.6 dB(A)
Lmax which occurred during a truck delivery. The 15 minute average noise level of 57.8 dB(A) Leq
was recorded.
I
<450 46 48 50 52 54 56 58 0 62 64 66 68 70 72 74 76 78 80 82
Ba nd P..a Level - dB(A)
Main Loading dock hospital side of wall- daytime 57.8 d8(A) Leq
CONCLUSION — DAYTIME LOADING DOCK NOISE AT EAST SIDE OF ACOUSTICAL BARRIER
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise levels
from the loading dock area do not exceed Leq 60 dB(A) during the daytime hours of 7:00 am to 10:00
pm. Noise levels present at the hospital side of the acoustical barrier were determined to be Leq 57.8
dB(A) which satisfies the Leq 65 dB(A) maximum allowable noise levels of the Planned Community text
for nighttime hours. This does not take into account the beneficial acoustical shielding provided by the
barrier.
2.3.2 Nighttime Measurements
Acoustical measurements near the loading dock at both the east and west sides of the acoustical bar-
rier were conducted in the nighttime hours on 30 January 2014. As the loading dock is closed during
the nighttime hours, the predominant noise source was offsite traffic, and to a lesser degree mechani-
cal equipment at the hospital rooftops and from within the loading dock area contributed to the ambi-
ent conditions.
2.3.2.A West Side of Acoustical Wall
Acoustical measurements were conducted during the nighttime hours at Position 2 at the west side
of the acoustical barrier at an elevation of +5' above grade. During our measurements, minor
offsite noise from commercial aviation, and occasional traffic noise from PCH was audible. Hoag
Road is closed during these hours and no activity occurred at the loading dock. See Figure 3 for
acoustical testing location.
Position 2 was located midway between the acoustical wall and the face of the condominium build-
ing. At the 5' elevation we measured 52.1 dB(A) Lmax and the 15 minute average noise level of 47.1
dB(A) Leq was recorded as shown in the following chart.
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Loading dock resident ialside Position 2- Nighttime 47.1 dB(A)Leq
CONCLUSION — NIGHTTIME LOADING DOCK NOISE AT EAST SIDE OF ACOUSTICAL WALL
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise levels
from the loading dock area do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00
am. Our measurements resulted in noise levels at the west side of the acoustical barrier of Leq 47.1
dB(A) which satisfies the Leq 55 dB(A) maximum allowable noise levels of the Planned Community text
for nighttime hours. The loading dock was closed during these tests.
2.3.2.B East Side of Acoustical Wall
The loading dock is closed during the nighttime hours. During our measurement, minor offsite traf-
fic noise from PCH was audible, along with a mechanical fan located in the south side of the West
Tower. As the gates to Hoag Road are closed at nighttime, no traffic on Hoag Road or deliveries to
the loading dock occurred during our tests. See Figure 4 for measurement locations.
Acoustical measurements at 5' above grade were conducted along the east side of the sound wall
at the curb of Hoag Road directly across from the loading dock. Measurements resulted in noise
levels of 55.8 dB(A) Lma,, and a 15 minute average of 50.9 dB(A) Leq at the 5' elevation.
E0000:011
52 54 56 % W 62 64 W W 70 72 74
Sound Pressure Level - dB(A)
Loading Doak Hosplial Side -Nighttime 50.9 dB(A) Leq
CONCLUSION — NIGHTTIME LOADING DOCK NOISE AT EAST SIDE OF ACOUSTICAL WALL
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise levels
from the loading dock area do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours of 10:00 pm to 7:00
am. Our measurements resulted in noise levels measured at the east side of the sound wall of Leq 50.9
dB(A) which satisfies the Leq 55 dB(A) maximum allowable noise levels of the Planned Community text
for nighttime hours.
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FIGURE 4 LOADING DOCK MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
2.4 DIETARY LOADING DOCK NOISE LEVELS & ACTIVITY
2.4.1 Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
Measurements were conducted on 31 January 2014 starting at approximately 11:15 am. The meas-
urement location was at the west curb of Hoag Road directly across from the dietary loading dock en-
trance. The measuring microphone was located at an elevation of 5' above the road bed for the en-
tirety of the test. See Figure 5 for acoustical testing location.
During these measurements, dock - related noise and activity included one medium size truck delivery
and occasional hospital staff conversations deep within the highly reverberant loading dock. Automo-
bile traffic passing directly in front of the dietary dock on Hoag Road was not included in the meas-
urements. Additionally, minor off -site traffic on Hospital Road was audible.
The maximum noise level was observed to be Lmax 57.5 dB(A) and the 15 minute average noise level of
Leq 51.1 dB(A) was recorded. As shown in the following chart, the majority of the noise ranged be-
tween 49 dB(A) to 51 dB(A).
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CONCLUSION — DAYTIME DIETARY DOCK NOISE
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise levels
from the Dietary loading dock do not exceed LeQ 65 dB(A) during the daytime hours of 7:00 am to
10:00 pm. Measurements of noise levels at the curb across from the Dietary dock resulted in LeQ 51.1
dB(A) during daytime hours with minor dock activity. All tests conducted of dietary dock generated
noise levels satisfy the Leq 65 dB(A) maximum allowable noise level requirement of the Planned Com-
munity text..
FIGURE 5 DIETARY DOCK MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
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2.4.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements & Activity
Nighttime noise level measurements were conducted on 30 January 2014 beginning at 11:30 pm. Our
measurement location was at the western curb of West Hoag Drive directly across from the dietary
loading dock. The measuring microphone was located at an elevation of 5' above the road bed as
shown in Figure 5.
Predominant background noise levels observed near the dietary dock were primarily from off -site traf-
fic on Hospital Road and Newport Blvd. via propagation through the ambulance emergency access
road immediately to the north of the dock. Mechanical equipment noise from the ancillary building
roof could also be heard in the background. Acoustical measurements resulted in a 15 minute LeQ 49.2
dB(A), with a maximum recorded level of Lm,, 53.3 dB(A) which was generated by offsite traffic.
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Sound Pressure Level -MIA)
Dietary lock - Nighttime 49.2 dB(A) Leq
CONCLUSION — NIGHTTIME DIETARY DOCK NOISE
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Hoag Hospital PC Text which require that noise levels
from the Dietary loading dock do not exceed LeQ 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours. Measurements
resulted in noise levels measured were Leq 49.2 dB(A) which satisfies the Leq 55 dB(A) maximum allow-
able noise level requirement.
2.5 COGENERATION FACILITY NOISE LEVELS AND ACTIVITY
To determine the noise levels generated by the Hoag hospital cogeneration facility cooling towers,
acoustical measurements were conducted along Sunset Park Lane at the south elevation of the residen-
tial building closest to the cooling towers. At approximately 10' from the south elevation of the building,
measurements were conducted with the measuring microphone at an elevation of 5' above the road
bed and also at 20' above the road bed. See Figure 6 for test locations.
Measurements conducted at the 5' elevation determine the noise level exposure at the lower first floor
condominium units which do not have a direct line of sight to the cooling towers due to the acoustic
shielding provided by the hospital cogeneration building and existing topography. The noise levels
measured at 20' determine the noise levels experienced at the upper floor of the condominiums which
may have a direct line -of -sight to the hospital cooling towers and minimal acoustical shielding effects.
These upper floor units would experience the greatest noise impact from the cooling towers.
We observed that two (2) of the cooling towers in the cogeneration facility were operational during our
tests and the installation of an acoustical barrier at the north end of the cooling tower building.
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2.5.1 Daytime Noise Measurements & Activity
Daytime measurements were conducted on 31 January 2014 between the hours of 12:00 pm to 1:00
pm. We observed the majority of ambient noise was due to traffic on the nearby Superior Avenue and
to a lesser degree from traffic on Pacific Coast Highway. Except during the quietest moments when
traffic flow on Superior was controlled by the signal at Pacific Coast Highway, noise from the cooling
towers and cogeneration facility was inaudible.
With the microphone located at a 5' elevation above the roadbed, we measured Leq 51.9 dB(A) for a 15
minute duration and the maximum level recorded was Lm„ 58.5 dB(A) due to offsite traffic. With the
microphone raised to the higher 20' elevation, we measured Leq 56.7 dB(A) with a maximum recorded
level of Lmax 64.2 dB(A).
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v
0 150
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7
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Sound Pressure Level - dB(A)
Cogeneration facility +li'daytime- 51.8d8(A) Leq
150
100
0 50
Tn
5
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,45.0 46 Q 50 52 54 56 56 60 62 64 56 68 70 72 74
Sound Pressure Level - dB(A)
Cogeneration facility +20' daytime - 60.7 dB(A) Leq
CONCLUSION — DAYTIME COGENERATION FACILITY NOISE MEASUREMENTS
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance which require
that noise levels do not exceed Leq 60 dB(A) during the day due to hospital operations. Maximum lev-
els must not exceed Lmax 80 dB(A) during the daytime from hospital operations.
With two (2) cooling towers operating, the measured noise levels of Leq 51.9 dB(A) and Lmax 58.5 dB(A)
at the 5' elevation, and Leq 56.7 dB(A) and Lmax 64.2 dB(A) at the 20' elevation satisfy the City of New-
port Beach Noise Ordinance.
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2.5.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements & Activity
Acoustical measurements were conducted on 31 January 2014 starting at 2:00 am at the location
shown in Figure 6 with the cogeneration facility cooling towers operating, and also with the cooling
towers off.
During the nighttime measurements of the cogeneration facility, the ambient noise levels were due to
traffic noise from Pacific Coast Highway, occasional traffic noise on Superior Avenue, and the cooling
towers within the cogeneration facility.
The noise levels from offsite sources were often exceeded the noise levels generated by the mechani-
cal equipment under test. To the degree possible, testing sequences were manually paused during
offsite occurrences however the test results were based on a fully integrated 15 minute sampling.
2.5.2.A Cooling Towers Operating
With the microphone located at a 5' elevation above the roadbed, noise levels were determined to
be Leq 49.0 dB(A) for a 15 minute duration and the maximum level recorded was Lmax 55.1 dB(A).
With the microphone raised to the higher 20' elevation, we measured Leq 50.0 dB(A) with a maxi-
mum recorded level of Lmax 53.2 dB(A).
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With the cooling towers off, measured levels at the 5' elevation were determined to be 47.2 dB(A)
and the maximum recorded level of !_max 56.2 dB(A). At the raised 20' elevation, the measured
noise levels were determined to be 48.5 dB(A) and the maximum recorded level of Lmax 57.7 dB(A).
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CONCLUSION & DISCUSSION — NIGHTTIME COGEN FACILITY NOISE MEASUREMENTS
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance which require
that noise levels do not exceed Lea 50 dB(A) during the nighttime hours due to hospital operations and
maximum levels must not exceed Lmax 70 dB(A). The following noise levels were measured:
With two (2) cooling towers on:
1. At the 5' elevation, measured noise levels of Leq 49.0 dB(A) and Lmax 55.1 dB(A) were recorded
which satisfies the allowable noise level requirements of the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordi-
nance.
2. At the 20' elevation, the measured noise level of Leq 50.0 dB(A) and maximum noise level of Lmax
53.2 dB(A) were recorded which also satisfies the requirements of the City of Newport Beach
Noise Ordinance
With two (2) cooling towers off:
1. At the 5' elevation, the noise levels were determined to be Leq 47.2 dB(A) and Lm„ 56.2 dB(A)
2. At the 20' elevation, the noise levels were found to be Leq 48.5 dB(A) and Lmax 57.7 dB(A).
With acoustical test data of the ambient offsite traffic noise levels (with the cooling towers off), it is
possible to mathematically calculate the actual contribution of the cooling tower noise levels by sub-
tracting the offsite traffic noise levels from the noise levels of the cooling towers which by definition
include offsite noise. See calculation process below.
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For the 5' elevation - cooling tower noise contribution equals:
Leq 49.0 dB(A) - Leq 47.2 dB(A) = Leq 44.3 dB(A)
Leq 44.3 dB(A) is the calculated noise level generated by the cooling
towers at the 5' elevation.
For the 20' elevation - cooling tower noise contribution equals:
Leq 50.0 dB(A) - Leq 48.5 dB(A) = Leq 44.7 dB(A)
Leq 44.7 dB(A) is the calculated noise level generated by the cooling
towers at the 20' elevation
Based on the measured data and calculations shown above, operation of the cooling towers generates
between Leq 44.3 dB(A) and Leq 44.7 dB(A) which are substantially lower than the City of Newport
Beach Noise Ordinance which require that noise levels from mechanical equipment do not exceed Leq
50 dB(A) during the nighttime.
FIGURE 6 COOLING TOWERS MEASUREMENT LOCATION
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2.6 GENERAL AMBIENT CONDITIONS
To quantify the general noise environment in and around the hospital campus, daytime and nighttime
ambient noise measurements were conducted on 30 and 31 January 2014 2013 at the locations de-
scribed below. The purpose of these measurements is to document the current conditions and track
any changes overtime.
The noise levels measured in these locations are primarily from traffic sources and aircraft operations
only. Specific hospital equipment and on -site operations were of too great a distance and were not con-
tributory to these measurements. See Figure 7 for measurement locations.
2.6.1 Catalina Drive & Old Newport Blvd.
Measurements were conducted at the intersection of Catalina Drive and Old Newport Blvd. This envi-
ronment consisted of small residences and businesses. The general noise source was traffic along
Newport Blvd., and to a lesser extent Pacific Coast Highway. Traffic on Catalina Drive and Old Newport
Blvd. were not major contributors to the ambient noise environment.
Table 2.6.1.a
General Ambient Conditions
Measurement Location
Daytime
Nighttime
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Lmax
Catalina Drive /Old Newport Blvd.
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71.4
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2.6.2 Superior Avenue & Sunset View Park
Measurements were conducted at Superior Avenue & Sunset Park Lane. Ambient noise levels were
due to traffic on Superior Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. Occasional conversations from people
walking along Sunset Park Lane and Superior Avenue were also included in our measurements.
Table 2.6.2.a
General Ambient Conditions
Measurement Location
Daytime
Nighttime
Le
Lmax
Leg
Lmax
Superior Ave. and Sunset View Park
67.3
77.5
54.5
65.8
2.6.3 Sunset View Park & West Hoag Road
Measurements were conducted at Sunset Park Lane & Hoag Road. Ambient noise levels were from
traffic on Pacific Coast Highway, minor traffic along Hoag Road, and vehicles within the nearby parking
garage.
Table 2.6.3.a
General Ambient Conditions
Measurement Location
Daytime
Nighttime
Le
Lmax
Le
Lmax
Sunset View Park and West Hoag Road
55.9
67.5
51.7
58.9
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FIGURE 7 COMMUNITY MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
2.7 200 PARIS LANE
Per Term 3 of the Settlement Agreement between Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian and Villa Bal-
boa Community Association, noise shall be measured at 200 Paris Lane annually to verify compliance
with the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance of the Municipal Code Chapter 10.26. A specific loca-
tion for the acoustical measurements is not discussed within the Settlement Agreement.
Noise level measurements within the Villa Balboa complex were conducted during the daytime and
nighttime hours on 30 and 31 January 2014 at the location shown in Figure 8.
2.7.1 Daytime Noise Measurements
Daytime measurements were conducted at 12:40 pm at the emergency exit gate immediately east of
the 200 Paris Lane condominium. With the microphone located at a 5' elevation above the roadbed,
we measured Leq 47.8 dB(A) for a 15 minute duration and the maximum level recorded was L... 61.3
dB(A).
The general ambient noise consisted of traffic noise from Pacific Coast Highway and to a lesser degree
from Superior Avenue. Automobile noise from within a parking garage of the Villa Balboa complex was
occasionally audible. Mechanical equipment noise from Hoag Hospital was sufficiently shielded and
not audible at this location.
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2.7.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements
Nighttime noise measurements were also conducted at the exit gate east of the 200 Paris Lane con-
dominium. With the microphone located at a 5' elevation above the roadbed, we measured Leq 43.7
dB(A) for a 15 minute duration with the maximum recorded level of Lmax 50.0 dB(A).
General ambient noise was from traffic on Pacific Coast Highway and ocean waves breaking on the
beach. Acoustical shielding provided by the condominium buildings provided sufficient noise reduc-
tion to reduce mechanical equipment noise from the hospital cogeneration facility to inaudibility. The
following chart shows that the majority of noise was less than 45.0 dB(A).
200 Paris Lane - nighttime 43.7 dB(A) I
CONCLUSION — 200 PARIS LANE NOISE MEASUREMENTS
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance which require
that noise levels do not exceed Leq 50 dB(A) during the nighttime hours, and Leq 55 dB(A) during the
daytime due to hospital operations. Maximum levels must not exceed Lm,x 75 dB(A) during the day-
time and Lm„ 70 dB(A) during the nighttime from hospital operations.
The measured average daytime noise levels of Leq 47.8 dB(A) and maximum levels of Lmax 61.3 dB(A)
satisfy the Leq 55 dB(A) and Lmax 75 dB(A) requirements of the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance.
The measured average nighttime noise levels of Leq 43.7 dB(A) and maximum levels of Lmax 50.0 dB(A)
satisfy the Leq 50 dB(A) and Lm„ 70 dB(A) requirements of the City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance.
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FIGURE 8 - 200 PARIS LANE MEASUREMENT LOCATION
2.8 260 CAGNEY LANE CONDOMINIUM —(UNIT 304)
We understand that access to condominium Unit 304 is no longer permitted so direct acoustical testing
of the exterior balcony and interior spaces of the unit were not performed. This unit is on the third floor
with direct line of sight to the rooftop mechanical equipment as well as to the louvers located in the
west wall of the second story mechanical equipment room of the West Tower. The balcony is exposed
to the hospital rooftop mechanical equipment as well as the hospital loading docks.
As an alternate method to determine the noise environment at this location, the measuring microphone
was attached to a 30' extension pole positioned approximately 5' from the east elevation of the build-
ing. Due to limited access and terrain limitations, the measurement location was slightly north and low-
er than Unit 304's balcony as shown in Figure 9.
2.8.1 Daytime Noise Measurements
Measurements were conducted at the east elevation of the condominium building on 31 January 2014
at 10:30 am. During the tests, background noise levels were from general activity at the hospital in-
cluding staff conversations, hospital mechanical equipment from the hospital buildings, traffic on Hoag
Road, and minor activity at the dietary loading dock.
At this measurement position the 15 minute average noise levels was Leq 52.6 dB(A) and the maximum
recorded level was determined to be L... 65.6 dB(A). We suspect these levels to be slightly lower than
what actually would occur at the Unit 304 condominium balcony due to the measurement microphone
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elevation being slightly lower than the balcony and more acoustically shielded from ancillary building
rooftop mechanical equipment noise.
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2.8.2 Nighttime Noise Measurements
Nighttime noise level measurements were conducted at the exterior east elevation of the condomini-
um building on 30 January 2014. During the tests, background noise levels were from the ancillary
building rooftop mechanical equipment and traffic on Pacific Coast Highway.
The measuring microphone was attached to a 30' extension pole positioned approximately 5' from the
east elevation of the building. At this measurement position the 15 minute average noise levels was
Leq 50.7 dB(A) and the maximum recorded level was determined to be Lm „, 58.6 dB(A).
The following chart shows the measured data.
Exterior face of condomimium unit 304 at 260 Cagney Lane -nighttime 50.7 dB(A) Leq
CONCLUSION — 260 CAGNEY LANE NOISE MEASUREMENTS
Noise levels in this area are regulated by the Planned Community Development Criteria & District Reg-
ulations which require that noise levels do not exceed Leq 55 dB(A) during the nighttime hours, and Leq
65 dB(A) during the daytime due to hospital operations.
Measured daytime noise levels of Leq 52.6 dB(A) satisfy the Leq 65 dB(A) maximum allowable levels set
forth in the Planned Community Development Criteria. The measured nighttime noise levels of Leq
50.7 dB(A) also satisfy the Leq 55 dB(A) maximum allowable levels set forth in the Planned Community
Development Criteria.
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FIGURE 9 — 260 CAGNEY LANE MEASUREMENT LOCATION
3.0 CONCLUSION AND SUMMARY OF ACOUSTICAL TESTING
The results of all acoustical measurements included the noise reduction mitigation measures installed to
date at the hospital complex. While not an exhaustive list, visible noise control devices installed at the
hospital are as follows:
• Noise control penthouse constructed on the ancillary building roof to control noise of recently re-
placed kitchen exhaust fans.
• Acoustical barrier wall constructed at perimeter of ancillary building to acoustically shield the nearby
residential condominiums.
• Acoustical louvers and other noise control devices installed within the West Tower second floor me-
chanical room
• Sound absorbing panels installed at the wall surfaces of the loading dock.
• Acoustical barrier wall approximately 20'± tall constructed along West Hoag Road to shield residen-
tial condominiums from noise generated by hospital operations.
• Noise control enclosure at the cardboard compactor located in the loading dock parking lot.
The mitigation measures currently installed have sufficiently reduced hospital- generated noise to satisfy
the applicable City of Newport Beach Noise Ordinance, and the Hoag Memorial Hospital Planned Com-
munity Development Criteria & District Regulations.
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March 17, 2014
Mr. Gregg Zoll
Senior Project Manager
Facilities Design and Construction
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
500 Superior Ave., Suite 300
Newport Beach, CA, 92663
Re: City Mitigation Measure — Cogen Plume Review
November 1, 2013 — February 28, 2014 Period
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, Newport Beach, CA
Dear Gregg:
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We have completed our review of the Cooling Tower Curtailment Reports for the period of November 1,
2013 through February 28, 2014. Reference attachments, period summary, path forward and conclusions
follow:
A. REFERENCE ATTACHMENTS
Cooling Tower Plume Mitigation Operations Protocol.
Cooling Tower Curtailment Reports November 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014.
Energy Management Control System, Cogen Plume Mitigation Flow Diagram.
PERIOD SUMMARY (November 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014)
1. Ongoing monitoring, trending and documentation (electronic and hard copy) of local
weather conditions including temperature, humidity, precipitation, wind speed and
direction via a solar powered weather station (installed summer 2008).
2. Based on monitored weather conditions — ongoing 24/7 advance notification of operators
of pending weather conditions that may cause a plume to form.
3. Ongoing Cogeneration Plant and cooling tower load curtailment and shifting in
accordance with Section 8.5 of the amended DA.
4. Scheduling of Cogeneration Plant equipment maintenance periods to coincide with
November 2013 through February 2014 curtailment period.
5. For the period of November 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014, the Cogeneration Plant's
effective heat rejection was reduced by 33 percent minimum to curtail plume formation.
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C. PATH FORWARD
November 2014 - February 2015 period monitoring, trending and documentation.
CONCLUSIONS
In conclusion, for the November 1, 2013 through February 28, 2014 period, the
Cogeneration Plant operation is in compliance with Section 8.5 of the amended DA.
Sincerely,
Exp. U.S. Services
I
Michael Trzepacz, PE
Managing Principal
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
City Mitigation Measure — Cogen Plume Review
November 2013 — February 2014 Period Page 2
3/17/2014
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2014 Hoag DA Landscaping Photos Before and After
Picture #l: Co Gen Upper Bluff / Green Screen (BEFORE)
Picture #2: Co Gen Upper Bluff / Green Screen (AFTER)
Create Date: January 16, 2014 - 1 - Hoag
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2014 Hoag DA Landscaping Photos Before and After
Picture #3: West Hoag Drive Landscape Green Buffer (BEFORE)
Picture #4: West Hoag Drive Landscape Green Buffer (AFTER)
Create Date: January 16, 2014 - 2 - Hoag
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2014 Hoag DA Landscaping Photos Before and After
Picture #5: Sunset Lower Parking Lot Landscape (BEFORE)
Picture #6: Sunset Lower Parking Lot Landscape (AFTER)
Create Date: January 16, 2014 - 3 - Hoag
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To: ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
Subject: ADDITIONAL MATERIALS RECEIVED
Item 4a: ADDITIONAL MATERIALS RECEIVED
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR — APRIL 24, 2014
ANNUAL REVIEW OF DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR HOAG MEMORIAL HOSPITAL PRESBYTERIAN
(PA2009 -064(
From: Brooks, Cary rmailto:cary.brooksCalhoag.org]
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 3:50 PM
To: Ling, Rosalinh
Cc: Zoll, Gregg; coraCabaovsol.com
Subject: Hoag - DA review
Rosalinh, Below is a brief summary of known issues:
• Hoag West Road gate controls —the gates on Hoag West Road are currently closed at 7:00 p.m. and
opened up at 7:00 a.m. by Hoag staff. In response to inappropriate access by contractors, trucking
companies and vendors we are proposing to install locks on both gates, securing the loading dock from
any vehicular access. A Knox box will also be installed to address NBFD access in an emergency. These
locks will be installed early next week, subject to NBFD approval.
• Noise in dumpster on Hoag West Road — I have issued a summary notice to all contractors and vendors
that the dumpster is not accessible before 7:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m. This project is near completion
and the dumpster will be removed permanently in September or October of this year.
• Noise in dumpster near South Entrance — I have issued the same notice for this dumpster. This project is
also near completion with the dumpster planned for removal in October of this year.
• Acoustical Readings, locations — Gregg Zoll and I met with Richard Runyon and Erik Thurner from Villa
Balboa, where they expressed their concerns over the locations of the readings by the acoustical
engineer. Gregg and I agreed to consider alternate locations as long as they are in compliance with the
intent of the agreement and follow guidelines established in our early approvals as based on the
Development Agreement.
• Acoustical Reading at the co -gen — When Gregg and I met Erik and Richard they also asked that we
consider taking readings at the co -gen in the summer when demand may be higher, possibly effecting
the operations of the co -gen. We agreed to consider this request as well as long as we follow guidelines
established in our early approvals as based on the Development Agreement..
• Landscape at the co -gen, vines on the green latticework— Erik and Richard noted that growth on the
southernmost portion of the co -gen green- screen was not progressing as well as that on the north side.
We will continue to monitor this planting and step up feeding and watering.
• Landscape on the bluff— rather than attempt to replace select plants on this slope we have completely
renovated large areas of the slope below the Sunset View Park, with a plant selection that will afford
quicker coverage and tolerate the soil conditions on the slope. We are also working to trim the hedge on
Sunset View Park and replace some of the dead and dying plant material.
• Landscape in the parking lot — in order to enhance the coverage of the parking area we have replaced
four deciduous trees with evergreens, with three more planned for installation in May.
• Versailles — Erik and Richard noted that Versailles may attend regarding noise on Hoag West Road. We
have reduced the fire alarms significantly by segregating floors which alarm due to any one occurrence.
This area is beyond the influence of the approved DA guidelines.
Please contact me with any questions.
Cary Brooks
Sr. Project Manager
Real Estate Facilities Construction Operations (REFCO)
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian
500 Superior Ave., Ste. 300
Newport Beach, CA 92663
949 - 764 -4496 (direct)
949 - 254 -1933 (cell)
949 - 764 -4466 (fax)
carv.brooksCa.hoao.oro
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