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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15 - Encroachment Agreement - North Bay Front and Onyx• June 14, 1999 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM NO. 15 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Public Works Department SUBJECT: ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE NORTH BAY FRONT AND ONYX AVENUE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY, ADJACENT TO 1301 AND 1301'/: NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND (EP 99 -211) RECOMMENDATIONS: Approve the application subject to: 1. Execution of an Encroachment Agreement for non - standard improvements. a. Authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute the Agreement. b. Authorize and direct the City Clerk to have the agreement recorded with . the Orange County Recorder. 2. An Encroachment Permit issued by the Public Works Department. 3. A Building Permit issued by the Building Department. DISCUSSION: The owner of 1301 and 1301 'Y2 North Bay Front on Balboa Island is in the process of replacing a picket fence with a combination 3 foot tall brick pilaster and picket fence. Both the previous fence and the new fence being constructed encroach 2.7 feet into the public sidewalk area on North Bay Front. (See the attached Exhibit "E "). On Onyx Avenue, the new fence, pilasters and steps encroach at least 12 inches to 18 inches more into the public right of way than did the picket fence that was in place in 1994/95. (See attached photo Exhibit "A "). The proposed improvements will be a 3 foot high wooden picket fence with 16 x 16 inch x 3 foot high grouted brick pilasters and a gate (opening inward) between the existing sidewalk and property line (2.7 feet from the back of sidewalk) on North Bay Front. The proposed improvements on Onyx Avenue will be a 3 foot to 6 foot high wooden picket fence /railing with 3 foot to 6 foot high grouted brick pilasters, a gate (opening inward) and a wooden stairway with wooden landing between the existing sidewalk and property line (2 feet from the back of sidewalk). The duplex is designed with the . entrance for 1301 on North Bay Front and the entrance for 1301% on Onyx Avenue with the garage entrances on Onyx Avenue. SUBJECT: ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS WITHIN THE NORTH BAY FRONT AND ONYX AVENUE PUBLIC RIGHTS -OF -WAY, ADJACENT TO 1301 AND 13011: NORTH BAY FRONT, BALBOA ISLAND (EP 99 -211) June 14, 1999 Page 2 0 City Council Policy L- 6.D.2.b. requires fences to be a maximum of 3 feet high and setback 2 feet 6 inches behind the sidewalk along North Bay Front. This 2 foot 6 inch set back was intended to provide room for a low planter and landscaping along the sidewalk. In the block between Onyx and Marine Avenues 5 out of 6 properties have walls or fences that do not provide for the set back. In the block between Onyx and Amethyst Avenues, the opposite exists; 5 of the 6 properties have set their fences back and landscaped the area (see Exhibit "D "). The improvements that have been constructed along North Bay Front adjacent to the back of the sidewalk encroach 2.7 feet and do not provide for any landscaping. City Council Policy L -6A.1. prohibits structural encroachments greater than 1 foot into the public right -of -way or exceeding 3 feet in height. The proposed improvements along the Onyx Avenue right -of -way will be a 3 to 6 foot high wooden picket fence /railing with 3 to 6 foot high grouted brick pilasters and a wooden stairway /landing adjacent to the sidewalk (encroaching 2 feet). The North Bay Front unit has a non - encroaching stairway with railing for a 3 foot high elevated main entrance. Whereas the Onyx Avenue unit has a stairway encroaching 8 inches with a railing and pilasters for a 3 foot high elevated main entrance encroaching 2 feet. The encroachments along Onyx Avenue are adjacent to a garage entrance, thereby restricting sight- distance. In addition, the encroachments may hinder the view of the adjacent residents. Staff recommends as a condition of the Encroachment Permit, that the fencing and railing along Onyx Avenue shall be a minimum of 50% • open to improve the sight- distance and view. The Building Department requires a 3 foot high railing on the stairway and landing. The stairway is needed to provide access to the elevated entrances of the property. City Council Policy L -6, "Private Encroachments in the Public Right -of- Way ", requires the prior approval of City Council for private structural improvements such as fences, stairway, etc., in public easements or rights -of -way. The encroachment agreement will allow construction of the fence, stairway /landing, and gates in the right -of -way as approved by the Public Works Department and requires the property owner to maintain the proposed and existing encroachments. The Encroachment Agreement will include a hold harmless clause indemnifying the City of Newport Beach against any liability of any manner connected with the proposed and existing encroachments in the North Bay Front and Onyx Avenue right -of -way. R sp @ctfull witted, IC WORKS DEPARTMENT Don Webb, Director By: Gilbert Wong . Associate Civil Engineer Attachments: Letter of request dated May 28, 1999, Exhibits and Encroachment Agreement BAKMAN RANCH 11 It PHONE 0041 ?55.0324 . Pp nOa 1964 • 51051 BELMONT I l NNO, Ca a: v.t. May 28,1999 Newport Beach City Council c ^c -: Gil Wong • Public Works Dept. To whom It May Concern: While currently attempting to upgrade the fence surrounding my property of 1301 and 1301 i/2 N. Bayfront, it was brought to my attention Thal we were dealing with an encroachment on public works. It was my belief that the replacement of the existing fence with the some dimension )i.e. height), enclosure would not require a permit. Now having the knowledge of your codes. I respectfully request the opportunity to explain my need for or) encroachment agreement with the City of Newport Beach. On the Onyx side of the building is the entry to 1301 '/2 N. Bayfront. As the throsl cold of this door is at a height of 3' , there must be an exterior landing or • sloircase. neither of which can be accomplished per U.C.B. Volume 1. paragraphs 1003.3.3.3 and 1003.3.3.2. The distance from the property line to the building is 2'9 ". 11 is my intention to mount entry gates to swing in rather than encroaching lurther. I've also redesigned the landing enclosure to railings (with visibility) inslead of the old design which was solid fence. Every effort will be made to comply. Additionally, I would like to address the encroachment at the N. Bayfront and Boardwalk side of the property, My intention was io blend with my neighbor and create an aesthetically pleasing line. Also, if we moved back to the property line, it would diminish the seating area we've enjoyed since. the putc:hase of my home on Balboa Island. thank you for your ossislance on this matter. I can be reached at my of lice at (559) 255 -0324 if you have any questions. Sincerely, Tim Bakman . Owner .....,,,,9 ... RTR:cI • R;,m 1301 % North Bay Front Facing Onyx Avenue Exhibit A o' M • R;,m 1301 % North Bay Front Facing Onyx Avenue Exhibit A W -.1.1 1 .77 .,77- 5 6f fp EVE. 7\N, .77 �i 41. III A A I ok 7\N, 0 • • :a Wood deck 1.8' abov g e and wood fence 4.0' high are L3' clear of edge of public sidewalk and encroaches 1.5'; No gate 1301 NORTH BAY FRONT R Wood fence 3,0' high and brick patio at grade are at edge of public sidewalk and encroaches 2.7'; Brick porch 2.0' above grade is on property line; Iron railing 5.0' high is 0.2' clear of property line; Mailbox encroaches 2.6'; Wood gate opens in Exhibit G 0 C� North Bayfront between Amethyst and Onyx Exhibit D 0 0 1301 North Bay Front Looking toward Onyx & Amethyst 1301 North Bay Front Looking from Onyx toward Marine Exhibit E 0 • mscexexu EXHIIBIT "A' CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENCROACHMENT PERMIT Foci oFFi6 d- 6q (Please type or prim, press hard • make 3 copies) Permit#E.P. 9 9-7-1 (1) APPLICATION FOR: D CURBCUT o SEWER CONNECTION (CHECK ONE) 0 STREET EXCAVATION D WATER CONNECTION Amount Foe Palo E Z \0 B^' 0 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES MOTHER:Nod—STO Recelple 205613 (2) ADDRESSOFWORK: \ 01 N- 0A'(FCLO tJ'C (3) APPLICANTS NAME :ADDRESS: (r /A 7171 fj `PHONEYS q (4) OWNERSNAME :ADDRESS: 11 �lt .. b.l� ll - -�� �yd�y:fv Y>. - r' ♦�T PHONE. 61 �i� / (6) CONTRACTORS NAME: :`ADDRESS: !CIice Phase: ;Job SRa Pharr: (6) APPLICANT HEREBY MAKES APPLICATION TO: _p L 11•• ro_F— G' .. ' T S E Ru L (SEE ATTACHED PLANS) SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL REQUIRED BY CITY: C- fit C�K-m 1 0 410,vAci 6 0 Locale and pothole existing City owned utilities Cie: water, sewer, or street lighting condmis) to venty locations prior to slap of anywork Maintains one (1) toot clearance over or under existing City owned idRRles. To arrange for inspection of all cannections to City Utilities or U a conflict should acur please contact of the Unifies Department. 48 hours prbr to stall of any work at (714) 644.3011. In addition, when a sewer cleaning is required. V.C.P. or P.V.C. SDR35 shall be used with a 4TT box over the cleanout riser. " ALL UNDERGROUND WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED BY A LICENSED CONTRACTOR" CONTACT "UNDERGROUND SERVICE ALERT' AT LEAST 46 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ANY EXCAVATION AT 1- 804422 -4133 (7) CONTRACTOR'S CITY BUSINESS LICENSE NO. (8) STATE LICENSE NO. (9) WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE CERTIFICATEOF INSURANCE (Seadn 38W Labor Code) 0 11 that I have a Certificate of Insenl to sell- insure. or Cef iliarts of Workefs Compensation Insurance or a Certified Copy thereof. Poky No: Companp Expiration Date: 0 Cenifled Copy hereby furnished Data: Applican (signature) 110) CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION (Section 390D Labor Code) 0`1 cagily that in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued.I shall not employ any person in any manner sot as to become subbed to the Workers Compensation Laws of California. R, after rgning Ih's certificate I become subject to tht sation p Asions of the State Labor Code. I must comply with the provisions of Section 371X1 a this permit shalt be deemed re lea Date:S"Z7'� 1 Appliance' nature) (11) ONTRA T R LI ENSE EXEMPTION 01 am exempt from hiring a Contractor as I the OWNE of tl apr arty and am personally performing an work within the Pubic dghWf way. Date_5"Li'anL Applicant- 1 (signature) (12) HOLD A LESS STATEMENT D l understand that l am locating minor encroachments within t yrgh1 1vayleasemenl. R is my responsibility as the property owner to maintain the encroachments. I will be responsible for replacing the improvements d the CRY removes them for maintenance of utilities or other public need; and 1, the property owner than indemnify and hob the CRY harmless for anyliabuhy associated with the minor encroachments. Dale: Owner Signalum: (13) « « « <24 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE IS REQUIRED FOR ALL INSPECTIONS »»»> CALL (714) 644 -3311 The Terms and co d ors of this permB ore printatl on both titles of this loam. Applicant hereby ocknowlatlges that he his read andun tards Seidl ms cond'Abra andihat he ¢Areas to abide bylMm. x � RS OR T ORRED AGENTS SIGNATURE (DATE) SPACE BELOW THIS LINE FOR OFFICE USE DEPARTMENT APPROVALREQUIRED GATE SIGNATURE -TITLE PERMIT ISSUED BY: DATE ISSUED: EXPIRATION DATE OF PERMIT: PERMIT DENIED: While . Permit pink . Temmra,v Office Cmi Voe„w. Annrrenf iL RECORDING REQUESTED BY AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO: City Clerk Office City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Boulevard P. O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92659 -1768 (Space above this line for Recorder's use only.) CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH BAYFRONT ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR 1301 North Bay Front (Property Address) EP99 -211 1. Definitions. (a) "Authorized Improvements" shall mean those improvements within the • Permit Zone that are shown on Exhibit "B" provided the improvement is consistent with the Policy and the LCP. (b) "LCP" shall mean the proposed Land Use Plan of the Local Coastal Program, which the City is now developing. (c) "Permit Zone" shall mean the area bayward of the property line that runs generally parallel to the shore line and within the bayward prolongation of those property lines that are roughly perpendicular to the bayfront shore line on Balboa Island, from the property line to approximate 2' -6" behind the back of the public sidewalk. (d) "Permittee" shall mean Tim Bakeman, the owner of the property at 1301 North Bay Front. (e) "Policy" shall mean City Council Policy L -6 as approved by the City Council on January 24, 1994, together with all modifications approved subsequent to that date, including the proposed new policy regarding Encroachments to the Bayfront right -of -way. • 1 • (f) "Public Works Director" shall mean the Public Works Director for the City of Newport Beach or his designee. 2. Permit Principles. Permittee acknowledges that the issuance, administration and interpretation of the Permit is based on, and shall be consistent with, the following: (a) The City of Newport Beach is in the process of formulating an encroachment policy for the Bayfront on Balboa Island. This policy is intended to replace the general provisions of City Council Policy L -6 -- regarding Private Encroachments in Public Rights -of -Way -- as it relates to Balboa Island. The policy may amend the definition of "Permit Zone" and the nature of Authorized Improvements in that Zone. The new policy will impose annual permit fees for any encroachment permit for the Bayfront Right -of- Way. Permittee agrees to modify all existing encroachments to comply with the criteria of the new Encroachment Policy within 90 days of the Newport Beach City Council's adoption of the new policy and to pay any fee required by the new policy. (b) The fees charged Permittee are to be used solely to defray the cost of administering the Policy and, in accordance with the LCP, mitigate the impact on the Bayfront stemming from the construction and maintenance of Authorized Improvements. The annual fee shall be as specified in City Policy. 3. Standard Conditions. Permittee shall strictly comply with the following standard conditions to the approval of all Bayfront encroachment permits and any special conditions specified in Exhibit "B ": (a) Permittee must execute and file an Encroachment Permit for Bayfront Encroachments (Exhibit "A "). (b) Permittee must record this completed Bayfront Encroachment Agreement, a sketch of the improvements within the encroachment zone on Bayfront Encroachment form (Exhibit "B ") and pay any required annual fee per City Council Policy L -6. P11 (c) Upon sale of property, the new owner must execute and file a Bayfront is Encroachment Permit before the close of escrow. (d) Permittee shall construct and maintain only the Authorized Improvements. (e) Permittee shall maintain at its expense all Authorized Improvements in good condition and repair. (f) Permittee shall be responsible for the cost of any repair to public facilities or improvements damaged by the installation or maintenance of the Authorized Improvements. (g) Permittee shall defend, indemnify and hold the City and its officers and employees harmless with respect to any claim, damage or injury related to Authorized improvements provided the Permittee shall have no such obligation if the claim, damage or injury was caused by any officer, employee or representative of the City; (h) Permittee shall remove any unauthorized improvements within ten (10) days after notice to do so, consent to City abatement of unauthorized improvements if not removed within the time specified in the notice and shall pay all costs incurred by the City in removing any unauthorized improvement. (i) Permittee shall allow the Public Works Director, or designee, to inspect improvements within the Permit Zone during normal business hours without notice to Permittee. (j) Construction within Permit Zone: 1. All construction within the Permit Zone must be performed by licensed contractors, unless waived by the City. 2. All work must be inspected by the City. Forms and subgrades must be inspected and approved before concrete is ordered. Inspectors are normally available during working hours upon 24 hours advance notice. Call (949) 644 -3311 to arrange for an inspection. 3. Barricades and or flagging must be provided and maintained around all trenches, excavations and obstructions. M 11 4. Refuse or unused materials shall be removed within 24 hours after completion of the work. If materials are not removed, the City may remove the materials and bill the applicant. 5. Work which has been done prior to issuance of a permit is subject to rejection and /or fine. (k) City may enter into the Permit Zone to exercise its rights with respect to the Public Right -of -Way, including, but not limited to, the maintenance, removal, repair, renewal, replacement or enlargement of existing or future public facilities or improvements. City may remove portions of the Authorized Improvements as required, and in such event: 1. City shall notify Permittee of its intent to perform the work, except in the case of an emergency. 2. City shall bear only the cost of removing any Authorized Improvement necessary for City to complete the work. 3. Owner shall be responsible for restoring any Authorized Improvement affected by the City's work, and shall pay all costs associated with such restoration. 4. Encroachment Permit Term/Renewal- (a) Term The encroachment permit issued pursuant to this Agreement shall be effective on the date of issuance. (b) Renewal 1. In order to maintain Authorized Improvements within the Permit Zone, Permittee must pay the required annual encroachment fee and file a completed Bayfront Encroachment Permit form (Exhibit "A ") by May 31st of each year. W 2. In order to construct new improvements or modify existing improvements within the Permit Zone, Permittee must pay Encroachment Fees Schedule, if applicable, and file both a completed Bayfront Encroachment Permit form (Exhibit "A ") and a sketch of the improvements on the Bayfront Encroachment form (Exhibit "B ") for approval prior to beginning work. 5. Stipulation to Property Right. Permittee stipulates that City has at a minimum, an easement for street and public access purposes across the Permit Zone. The construction or maintenance of authorized encroachments pursuant to any Bayfront Encroachment Permit constitutes a waiver on the part of the Permittee and all successors to dispute the validity of this easement or the City's rights to prevent construction of any improvement in the permit zone. 6. Termination City shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, or require Permittee to modify Authorized Improvements, at any time the City Council determines that termination or modification is in the public interest. 7. Revocation. 0 The Public Works Director may revoke this Agreement after notice and hearing upon a determination that Permittee is in violation of the terms or principles or conditions of this Permit. 8. Notice. Notice shall be deemed given when personally delivered to Permittee or when deposited in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, and addressed to Permittee at the address specified on the Application for Permit. 9. Binding Effect. Owner agrees that this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect from execution thereof; shall run with the land; shall be binding upon the heirs, successors, and assigns of Owners' interest in the land whether fee or otherwise, and shall be recorded in the Office of the County Recorder of Orange County, California. 0 iIN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Permit to be executed on the day and year first written below. LJ • CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH A Municipal Corporation Dated: By: Mayor APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney ATTEST: City Clerk Dated: f. Wsem \pbwlgwcnglwp511ag%akemanep99 -211 bi.doc.Af "PERMITTEE ": M M Tim Bakeman STATE OF CALIFORNIA) • ss: COUNTY OF ORANGE ) On 1998, before me, personally appeared personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is/are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they has executed the same in his /her /their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his /her /their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s) or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public in and for said State (This area for official notarial seal) STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ss: COUNTY OF ORANGE ) On 1998, before me, personally appeared personally known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he /she /they has executed the same in his/her /their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her /their signature(s) on the instrument the person(s) or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Notary Public in and for said State (This area for official notarial seal)