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Home My WebLink AboutSS2 - Lower Castaways Concept - PowerPoint (Staff)0 T 4 0 0 Lm Easl C08S� Hwy ■ Recreational hub (bikers, hikers and water craft) ■ Connected to Upper Castaways r � human - powered a. Historical element— McFadden's Landing et al LC is in an MPA —Water Element Overwhelming support for project since the process began y Ad I 14vwylq W I " MIN pro I 0 Harbor Commission Objective r � ■ Background (The Irvine Company Grant Deed) Historic Photos The Lower Castaways Parcel Presented by City staff on 3/13/2o13 at Harbor Commission Study Session (zoning, access, etc.) M PA 4 Outline —Lower Castaways (cont'd) k Anchor QEA study (bulkhead) ■ Preliminary Renderings ■ Timeline to date Challenges Next Steps Q &A Harbor Commission Goals & 40 nhIPCtIVPS Harbor Commission Responsibility: Ensure the Long Term Welfare of Newport Harbor Objective #2: Complete the development of recommendations for the best public use of Lower Castaways, the last remaining undeveloped city -owned waterfront property. Collaborate with the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission in developing specific recommendations for presentation to the City Council. [Girling, Avery, Rhyne] 1-0 0+,,,, Lower Castaways Site c", Vommovjm S2 04S O C P 14, IIVFRL♦ DH .,OL 07 yi tr t IL 100 @ Iim i nv site In exchange for development Center, The Irvine Company property to the City r � rights in Newport (TIC) granted the ■ Grant Deed recorded October 3-7, 2oo8 Deed includes easements and restrictions on use Historical Photos Property M 10 [F 12 Proper Property f_ l4 G �5 4 i, e • • , I` 1t WA i .�.R •oe � N 16 Historical Photos - 2005 t� � CS a V O PlaWing Division 20 q On -Site Uses Staging for dredging projects, Civic Center mock- ups, and other smaller area projects Off -site parking for construction related projects Mariner's Pointe — Lease Agreement expires JUIy2014 Bayshores HOA — Lease Agreement expires Nov 2014 California Recreation (Cal Rec, TIC) Usage Marina maintenance & operation activities Easement expires upon 6o day written notice 21 FM General Plan : us • Recreational and Marine Commercial (CM) Coastal Land Use Plan Recreational and Marine Commercial (CM -A) Deed Restrictions Permits marine - related uses Prohibits private commercial marina Zoning Planned Community (inconsistent with deed) L -- 22 Plan: Recreational & ommercial (CMS The CM designation is intended to provide for commercial development on or near the bay in a manner that will: Encourage continued coastal- dependent and coastal - related uses • Maintain marine theme and character • Encourage mutually supportive businesses • Encourage visitor - serving and recreational uses • Encourage physical and visual access to the bay on waterfront commercial and industrial building sites on or near the bay 2,000 square -foot maximum development limit (Anomaly No. 54) • Increased development - GP Amendment required • Charter Section 423 considerations 23 FE • 0 Same purpose as General Plan F1 L -- J CM -A allows 0.0 to 0.3 Floor Area Ratio Equates to 52,717 SF maximum, but still limited by 2,000 SF General Plan development limit CLUP includes several policies that govern the use of the property, public access and recreation, and coastal resource protection. Future plan would need to be consistent with these policies Shoreline Height Limitation Zone= 35 feet max Z, 0 T ■ al' i) Use of Property • •ITL: Municipal or municipally- sponsored use CM uses per General Plan Includes park, marine educational or research facility In Furtherance of Tideland Trust: Marine /harbor dependent uses, fishing, water - oriented recreation, public access, conservation, etc. Prohibits transfer, sale, exchange to private, for - profit entity for operation of commercial marina D =AbIIT_ • •ITL: 2) Review of Improvement Plans Provides Grantor opportunity to review and comment on proposed improvements 3) Maintenance and Repairs Maintain in safe and attractive condition 4) No Transfer of Property Exceptions such as utilities, other gov't entities, operation of permitted uses 6 • i • ■ Currently zoned Planned Community District No. 37 (Castaways Marina) Adopted in 1992 to allow the development of a commercial marina use One allowed use — commercial marina Inconsistent with Deed Restriction (unless public) Zoning Compliance Options: Amend PC Development Plan to allow proposed use Rezone to Commercial Recreation & Marine City Council may exempt City facilities from zoning 07AM Ah • California Environmental Quality Act Exemptions, Mitigated Negative Declaration, or Environmental Impact Report Analyze and disclose potential impacts Aesthetics, Bio, Air, Water, Land Use, Traffic, Utilities, Noise, Cultural, Public Services, Recreation, Housing Avoid or mitigate impacts where feasible 28 FA 0" r" d 0 Ah Ln Existing Driveway Right turn in Right turn out Future Driveway Location Current location or shift north ® Considerations U -turn at Cliff Drive to access Coast Highway No U -turn permitted at SB Dover at Coast Hwy. Merge lane on Dover Dr. occurs in front of driveway ;C Easements a= 7f I II ,r II �� °u w o� �a T - ,» „w \c I ,♦ i r,. IF"-] Lower Castaways is in a Marine Protected Area ( "MPA ") called the Upper Newport Bay State Marine Conservation Area In applying for permit w/ the Coastal Commission, DFW would provide comment that LC development is in conflict w/ current law and CC would not approve z Revolves around definition of `take" which is defined as damage to habitat or organisms killed. Take is allowed for existing facilities. DFW is working on a new policy /approach to include new structures / facilities (dock or pier). 32 Wall length: 300'w/ 6' wide concrete panels Wall is reaching or has reached the end of it usable service life No immediate danger of failure or collapse, but appears unstable and may be further weakened in an earthquake (some cracking), but structure is not reliable for site use & development City should monitor on an annual basis General order of magnitude cost for a simple sheet pile wall installed would range from $500,000 to $1,000,000 z3 "By water— By land — By bike" Restaurant on site (e.g., Castaways, Wil Wright's, etc.) Connecting Upper and Lower Castaways Commercial use boat launch given shortage in City (could be limited to smaller craft such as kayaks & canoes). Staging area for renovation /rebuilding boats Rental facility for boats, bikes & SUP Public dock or pier Education and restoration center —could include growing & planting kelp & eel grass "Clean water camp" — staging area for volunteers to bring trash from bay Marine recycling center / marine waste disposal facility (County might participate) Commercial crane w/ boat storage facility 34 Base for a water taxi operation Area for unloading lobster pots Community garden Regular parking, overflow parking or parking for special events in the City Multi -use site incorporating many of above - listed ideas Public restrooms Work with Bike Master Plan Committee Concessions (food trucks) 3C Currently zoned as commercial marina — needs to be rezoned. City attorney confirmed that they believe the intent of the Grant Deed is to permit the City to provide municipal services and activities but to preclude the City from contracting with a commercial operator and operate a boat marina. Multi -use, recreational hub incorporating biking, hiking and boating activities along with 85 -90 parking spaces, public restrooms and a stairway connecting to the Upper Castaways Built in phases (overall approval applied for at outset) Minimalist approach 36 " `" Q W > C O K W O 0 0 Ah J UPPER CASTAWAYS �MMZIMIM Mrt:r. r. LEGEND A PPIWNG 9)iOTAL BPACE51 B ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATIONS C WATER GVALT' DESIGN FEATURE D TPAILHEAD OUTDOOR STAGE WITH GRASS& INFORMAL SEATING (BICYCLE WORK SLAT ONG DRINKING FOUNTAIN, PICNIC TABLES AND BENCHES) E RESTRWM& STORAGE BUILDING F EXISTINGTREES TO BE PROTECTED AND UNDERSTORY PLANTINGS TO BE RESTORED BACK BAY pY PACIFIC COPgT NIGH W L7 G FLEXIBLE GPACE TO A6CtaAODATE GdAMV w N LOW FREEBOARD DOCK BOB n L1E FARMERS MARKET. FOOD Ti41CKG) Q OUTDOOR STAGE WITH GRASS& INFORMAL SEATING H LARGE LANDSCAPE BEUDGERS P GRAND STAIRCASE & FITNESS STEPS CGIIOURED OPEN LAWN Q VIEW DEGK AND G..O J TIDALTOWER'FEATURE R HILLSIDE RESTORARON K BOARDWALK $ CAFE TAKE& SHADE CANDPY L CAMILEVEREO DECK wI UMBREW BCAFE TABLES WFAODEN UxowG HISTORY WALL MT POESISLE FUTURE tlVERWATER' PIER CONCEPT `_ vir� LOWER CASTAWAYS PARK N yyP.4 8B C I T Y ❑ F NEWPORT B E A C H wk 37 Preliminary Rendering I. '1 0 I uurr.> rs Y r ►6'r�6 o 0 40 LOWER CASTAWAYS PARK C I T Y O F N E W P O R T B E A C H CONCEPT B L'L^� �� LLY]llli 41 Preliminary Renderings i PW W ig, r UVOL"'4 43 Preliminary Renderings y r *A , , 19 - S l ,k -1vid IToli. 104• %i4pn Preliminary Renderings �4 Ir Li.6 7 Timeline 10/5/2012 — First meeting (Karen Rhyne, Brad Avery) ■ 2/14/2013 — Contacted PBR Commission 3/5/2013 — Spoke at PBR Commission meeting ■ 3/13/2013 — Harbor Commission Study Session, City presented 6/28/2013 — Met with City Manager & PBR commissioners ■ 8/6/2013 — PB &R Commissioners appointed 9/6/2013 —First meeting w/ PBR as official members 11/5/2013 —Committee meeting — received renderings 3/3/2014 —Committee meeting — received revised renderings 3/12/2014 — Harbor Commission 4/1/2014 — PB &R Commission ■ 4/16/2014 — Department of Fish & Wildlife 4/23/2014 — Tidelands Management Committee 5/7/2014 — Committee meeting 5/14/2014 — Harbor Commission 47 Consider property as a revenue - producing asset. ■ Consider property for commercial marine uses. Has this been fully vetted? ■ TIC influence on final plan? ■ MPA concerns with DFW. Ventura meeting on April 16. ■ Ready to present to City Council for direction. The right mix of parking based on planned use is important to refine ■ Adequate parking for bikes ■ Move historical monument to park from across the street Low level light to avoid spillover to Kings Road homes ■ Small craft access is desirable [i. C Programmable waterfront flat lawn Metered parking Remove the grand stair case since there is a pre- existing connection along Dover Fire rings J� Public comments Water Currents Access (in & out) h DFW Commission meeting 4/16/2014 in Ventura w/ Dave Girling and Chris Miller Met the members of the DFW Commission, supporting staff and presented (2) 3- minute public comments Commissioner Rogers grew up in Newport and spearheaded the development of the MPA boundaries. Laid the groundwork for follow -up discussions. Parking seems too prevalent to have less parking Metered vs. free parking —look at options Moving seawall inland as workaround to MPA boundary �3 Call with Steve Wertz & Becky Ota of DFW ■ Existing vs. new structures Explored options: Exception to current Policy for MPA restrictions, alternative location under bridge (see photo) Need to justify reason for exception to DFW Commission — may be better than alternative use. Eelgrass may be an issue 54 Alternative Dock Locatia 55 Alternative Dock Loratir r. 56 Alternative Dock Loratir *014; 57 Alternative Dock Locatia a ■ DFW / MPA boundaries Coastal Commission Bulkhead / Seawall Water currents Traffic patterns / limitations Utilities ■ Bayside Village Marina - monitor Cost C9 Direction from City Council ■ Continued dialogue w/ DFW re: dock Formal Budget: Development and operational costs ■ Studies: Currents, traffic patterns /access, parking, bulkhead, dock under bridge ■ Funding no omm� Questions and Answers 1 For more information contact: Chris Miller 949-644 -3043 cmil ler(a) newportbeachca.gov www.newportbeachca.gov - �.