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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 - Request for Parking on South Side of Ford Road (BCSP)(Item 4 ) January 3, 2006 . RECREATION Ft SENIOR SERVICES DEPARTMENT To: Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission From: Andrea McGuire, Recreation Superintendent Re: Request for Parking on South Side of Ford Road POSSIBLE ACTIONS Refer request to Traffic Affairs Committee for consideration and forward to City Council BACKGROUND Parking at Bonita Canyon Sports Park is provided in three separate lots in the east and west portions of the park. These lots hold 233 cars and street parking is permitted only on the north side of Old Ford Road for overflow parking. When all fields are used, 12 teams plus spectators will be using the parking lot. AYSO 57 has submitted a request that the City reconsider its restriction of parking on the south side of Old Ford Road to alleviate the need to park inside the Port streets. Park Patrol has been very active at the park, warning parents/ spectators and not to park in red zones, handicapped spaces and no parking areas and directing them to legal spaces in lots. Rich Edmondston, Transportation/ Development Services Manager, was consulted and stated that these restrictions are in place due to safety considerations. During the public hearings for BCSP, the parking on the south side of Old Ford Road was an issue discussed by the community as a potential problem. Attachments: 1. Request from AYSO Assistant Regional Commissioner Diane Brown 2. Aerial view of Bonita Canyon Sports Park /Old Ford Road. 3. Copy of Staff report to City Council, March 14, 2000 4. Postcard mailed to residents within 300' of the Park n U r, L J P.O. Box 1077 Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Ms. Marie Knight Director of Recreation and Senior Services City of Newport Beach 3300 Newport Blvd Newport Beach, CA 92663 Dear Mayor Heffernan: Re: AYSO Region 57 Parking Issue at Bonita Canyon Sports Park # 6 This letter is being sent to address the parking issue at Bonita Canyon Sports Park #6 during the AYSO Region 57 Fall Soccer Season. Currently, parking is only allowed on one side of Old Ford Road in this location. AYSO Region 57 would like to request the consideration of lifting this ban to allow parking on both sides of Old Ford Road in light of the fact that this area is very congested, particularly on Saturday mornings during the soccer season. It is our understanding that the Port Street residents initially requested that parking not be allowed on the side of Old Ford Road that backs up to the neighborhood, However, the Port Streets produce more players and volunteers for soccer than any other community in Newport Beach. The majority of people parking their cars at this location are Port Street residents. Soccer is a growing sport and more and more family members are now going to the games to see their children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews play. Parking has become a major issue in this area. • In addition, the parking we are requesting is outside of the Port Streets, not inside their community. Currently, since parking is so limited, parents and family members are parking inside the Port Streets where they will not be ticketed or in unsafe areas (i.e. fire zones, handicap spots, etc.) where they will be ticketed. Please let us know what AYSO and the residents of the Port Streets can do to allow parking on Old Ford Road? Sincerely yours, Diane Brown Assistant Regional Commissioner AYSO Region 57 • • • U Map Output Page 1 of 1 http: / /www6. city .newport- boach.ca.uslservleticom. esri. esrimap.Esrimap? S ervi ceName =nb_ info... 12/28/2005 r T3 March t4, 2000 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA fTrM NO 13 ... _... TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Public Works Department APPROVED SUBJECT: BONITA CANYON SPORTS PARK, CONTRACT NO. 3270 - APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVAL RECOMMENDATIONS: 1. Approve the plans and specifications 2. Authorize staff to advertise for bids for the construction of the project. 3. Approve Mitigated Negative Declaration. • DISCUSSION: On May 24, 1999, the City Council approved a professional services agreement with EPT Landscape Architects for the preparation of plans and specifications for the Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Key staff members from the Community Services, General Services, Utilities Division, Building, and Public Works departments met regularly with EPT to review the progress of the project and provide input to the consultant on design plans and specifications. The Community Services and Public Works staff met several times with representatives from the community. PROJECT COST: EPT requested preliminary cost estimates from contractors they have worked with in the past. The following summarizes their current estimated construction costs based on input from the contractors: Base Bid (Including Freeway Reservation Trail area) $5,973,000 Additional Bid Items West Park Tot Lot 60,000 West Park Tennis Courts 65,000 • West Park Basketball Court 44,000 Mid Park Restroom Facilities 296,000 Total Project Estimated Construction Cost $6,438,000 0 r SUBJECT: BONITA CANYON SPORTS PARK —CONTRACT NO. 3270 — APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVAL • March 14, 2000 Page 2 These construction cost estimates do not include necessary construction support services. The Public Works Inspection /Engineering staff will perform construction management for the project. (Initially, it was anticipated outside construction management would be necessary for a park of this magnitude). General Services and Utilities staff will also assist in the inspection needs. Outside specialty services for geotechnical testing are required and are estimated to be $50,000. The property was found to be an archaeological active site and a Native American representative will be f required on -site during all mass grading operations. The representative's costs are yet to be determined. • 0 PROJECT SCHEDULE A five -week bid period has been provided with the bid opening scheduled for April 27"'. This will allow the contractors adequate time to prepare their bids in the most competitive manner. Assuming good bids are received, an Award of Contract can be considered at the May 16`" Council meeting. The project construction will last from June 2000 until May 2001, at which time all the plant materials and turf will have been planted. Depending on the late spring and summer growing period, field use could begin as early as the fall of 2001. FUNDING The bond proceeds from the Irvine Company development of the Bonita Village (given to the City for the development of the park), increased from the original $3.2 Million to $5.9 million. In addition, Council has approved $60,000 for the area formerly known as Freeway Reservation Park, which'is now the open space area south of the West Park. Council also approved two separate grant applications for Federal and State environmental enhancement funds. The State application was not approved, and the Federal grant is still pending. Portions of the Freeway Reservation funds were used to hydroseed the MacArthur berm slopes and will be providing the necessary erosion control for this winter season. Based on the existing funding, Staff anticipates the City will only be able to afford the base bid without any additional alternatives. The following is a summary of the current available funds. Account Number Account Descriotion 7441- C4120434 Bonita Canyon Sports Park 7014- C5300035 Freeway Reservation Park Total: Amount $5,909,000 $48,000 $5,957,000 0 SUBJECT: BONITA CANYON SPORTS PARK —CONTRACT NO. 3270 —APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVAL March 14, 2000 Page 3 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION: ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and City Council Policy K -3, an Initial Study was prepared for the proposed project. The only area of concern identified in the initial study was potential impacts in the area of cultural resources. No other impacts were identified which require further analysis or mitigation. A complete discussion of these issues is contained in the initial study. CULTURAL RESOURCE IMPACTS: The project area has been identified to have cultural or archeological resources located on the site. This area has been mitigated by the Irvine Company as part of he Bonita Village development. However, a requirement for our park project will be to have a Paleontologist on -site during excavations and grading. In addition, a registered Archeologist will be required during the entire project. If cultural or archeological resources are discovered, no further grading will occur in the area until adequate provisions are in place to protect the resources. On December 21, 1999, the Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared and public notification was distributed to the residences within 500 feet of the proposed project site. The City has received three formal letters from residents. Two letters were accompanied by additional letters or signatures of support. (See attached letters). West Park Resident Concerns West Park Resident concerns were communicated to the City through their Board of Directors. Input was provided regarding the heights of the berms along MacArthur and the elevation of the playing fields relative to backyards. Based on the resident input, the soccer fields were lowered and the berms were raised. This modification satisfied resident concerns. (Formal response attached). Port Cardiff Concerns Port Cardiff residents raised concerns relating to sports -field lighting, potential traffic signals, excess sports fields, parking, and overall park impacts to the neighborhood. After providing assurances that there will be no night - lighted fields and an explanation of efforts made to involve the community in the planning process of the park, Port I Cardiff residents seemed to be satisfied. (Formal response attached). 0 • SUBJECT: BONITA CANYON SPORTS PARK— CONTRACT NO. 3270— APPROVAL TO ADVERTISE AND NEGATIVE DECLARATION APPROVAL • March 14, 2000 Page 4 Port Sheffield Concerns Port Sheffield residents contacted the City regarding parking and noise impacts. They were concerned that park users would be allowed to park along the southerly side of Ford Road, adjacent to the rear of their residences. Ford Road is an arterial road and parking will only be allowed in selected areas - west of Mesa View, on the park side of Ford Road. This would be accomplished by restriping the road to a single lane traveling west on Ford Road, west of Mesa View. Parking restrictions will be reviewed in more detail as the park nears completion. The main parking lot on the East Park is sized to handle both the east and west fields. With the assurance that no parking restrictions would remain in force on the Harbor View side of Ford, the Port Sheffield residents were satisfied. Based on the above described Initial Study and comments received from the public, Staff recommends the approval of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. (Attached). Respectfully submitted, &V,4 I PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Don Webb, Director By: Micha . Sinaco , P.E. Utilities Engineer Attachments: Mitigated Negative Declaration Letter from Mark Zucker, President Harbor View Homes Association (West Park residents) Letter from Martin Natland (Port Cardiff residents) Letter from Jon P. Martino (Port Sheffield residents) Formal response to Mark Zucker Formal response to Martin Natland F: WserslPBWXShar" COUNCIL1Fygg- 00\March- 141Bonita Canyon C- 3270.doc r1 LJ 0 0 • concentrations to expose any nearby receptors to air pollution levels above acceptable standards. These odors, which are not considered to be significant, kill cease after completion of constriction. After completion, the public park would not generate objectionable odors. VI. Transportation /Circulation a) Would the proposal result in impacts to increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? Less Than Significant Impact: The project would generate vehicle trips within the City of Newport Beach and increase traffic in the project area during sporting activities. However, the project may reduce regional vehicle trips because the residents of Harbor View and Bonita Canyon Communities will no longer have to travel outside their communities for usage of recreational facilities. b) Would the proposal result in impacts to hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or from incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? No Impact: In order to ensure the safety of park patrons and surrounding residents crossing Bonita Canyon Road, MacArthur Boulevard, and existing local streets, safety measures such as crosswalks, traffic signals and other safety • devices will be installed. C) Would the proposal result in impacts to inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? No Impact: The project has direct emergency access to MacArthur Boulevard, Bonita Canyon Road, Ford Road, as well as existing local streets. Construction activities associated with project implementation may result in the loss of access to existing residences in the project area. Although this potential loss of access is temporary in nature (i.e., construction- related), it will be the source of a constant nuisance and inconvenience. As such, it must be addressed in a construction - staging plan to ensure that access to each residence can be maintained. d) Would the proposal result in insufficient parking capacity on -site or off -site? No Impact: Upon completion of the project, 355 on -site parking spaces will be provided. e) Would the proposal result in hazards or barriers for pedestrian and bicyclists? No Impact: There is a potential hazard for pedestrians and bicyclists during • constnction activities. However, this is a short -term impact that is not considered Negative Uerlaration for the Proposed Bonita Como,e Park Facdat Praject Page 26 n U 0 Jon Martino 1824 Port Sheffield Place Newport Beach, CA. 92660 Tuesday, February 15, 2000 Michael J. Sinacori CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH 3300 Newport Blvd. P.O. Box 1768 Newport Beach, CA 92658 -8915 Dear Mr. Sinacori: 0 This letter is to confirm that Steve Nelson, owner of 1830 Port Sheffield Pl., and I met with you • today to discuss our concerns about the parking for the new soccer field scheduled to be constructed at Ford Road and Mesa View. At this meeting we told you we are concerned about f noise and parking. We recommended that parking be restricted along the south side of Ford Road with No Parking Signs. We discussed your suggestion that parking might be allowed on the North side of Ford road. This would be acceptable with us. Thank you for taking the time to meet with us to discuss our concems. Please keep me posted if anything should change. You can reach me at (949) 718 -9163. Sincerely, Jon P. Martino I March 1, 2000 El CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 3300 NEWPORT BLVD. P.O. BO\ 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658.8915 (949) 644 -3311 Mr. Martin Natland 1971 Port Cardiff Newport Beach, CA 92660 RE: Bonita Canyon Sports Park Response to Comments for Environmental Review Dear Mr. Natland, We are in receipt of your letter dated January 22, 2000. Since the receipt of your letter, members of the Public Works and General Services Departments met several times with Mr. Chip Green and Mr. Robert Wynn. The concerns raised by you and your • neighbors regarding lighting, traffic signals, excess soccer fields, parking and your overall vision for the park, have been discussed in great detail over the past two years. I understand Mr. Green has spoken with you about the public planning of this park. This letter will serve as the formal response to verbal discussion by Mr. Green and myself. Lighting will be provided throughout the park in the form of low -level bollard trail lights. There will also be lighting within the parking lot areas that should not impact the neighboring residents. As we discussed, there will be no field lighting for any nighttime sports use of the park. Traffic signals are not proposed at the intersection of Newport Hills East and Ford Road at this time and we do not believe that traffic volumes will warrant the need for a signal. Ford Road, westerly of Newport Hills Drive West, is scheduled for resurfacing shortly after the park is completed. The City may consider adding a four -way stop at this intersection, but that decision will be made outside the park planning process. If you are interested in the details of this issue, please contract us later this summer. You felt there were excess soccer fields in the park design. The layout of the park, including the number of baseball and soccer fields, was discussed at several public meetings. The final decision on the number of fields was reached at these meetings. We believe the community has spoken on this issue and the park (as designed) will • satisfy as many user groups as possible. Parking for the mid -park area was a concern. It was feared that users would park on Port Cardiff instead of the provided parking in the main lot. Although there was a small parking lot along Ford Road planned for this area initially, funding constraints required w • the parking lot to be deleted during the community meetings in an effort to build more park improvements. If the spaces provided in the main parking lot are not sufficient and an additional lot is needed, a subsequent capital project could be considered. The City is also considering allowing parking on the north side of Ford Road west of Mesa View. This decision will also be made as part of the future Ford Road improvement project. Your vision of a park as open space without any sports was not considered in this area. The City is planning a wilderness connection trail between the Central Park area and the planned Arroyo Park off Bison Avenue. In addition, landscaped walking trails will be provided throughout the entire Bonita Canyon Sports Park. Overall sports park use will be limited to daytime hours. We would like to thank you and your neighbors for taking an active participation in the park design. It is through this input that we will truly accomplish an end product that will be the pride of your neighborhood and the City of Newport Beach. If you have should have any additional questions or comments, I can be reached at (949)644 -3342. Sincerely, Michael J. Sinacori, P.E. Utilities Engineer and Project Manager F :1UserslPBWlSharedlContractslFY 99.00 \Bonita Canyon Park C- 32701Response to Comments - Neg DecTort Cardiff Responses.doc 6 CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Study Session Item No. 2 February 11, 2003 TO: .NORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: Public Works Department Steve Badum, Director 949 -644 -3311 General Services Department David E. Niederhaus, Director 949 -644 -3055 Recreation & Sr. Serv. Made Knight, Director 949 - 644 -3157 SUBJECT: BONITA CANYON SPORTS PARK UPDATE , -P i5 ii, - -01 J3 I To provide the background and history of the Bonita Canyon Sports Park as well as an update on the current project status PROJECT BACKGROUND: On May 9, 2000, the City Council awarded the $6,276,000 Bonita Canyon Sports Park Improvements contract to Castello, Inc., of Escondido, California. The Park has three distinct use areas - East Park, Mid Park, and West Park. The contract included the following basic park components: East Park • Three 200 -foot youth baseball fields • One multipurpose baseball /soccerfield • Restroom and equipment storage facilities • Tot Lot *nic areas een open spaces with earth berms, pedestrian walking trails, and lights • On site parking lot for 240 vehicles Mid Park • Three mid -park youth soccer fields • Green open spaces with earth berms, pedestrian walking trails, and lights • Restroom Facility West Park • Tot lot • Youth soccer fields Green open spaces with earth berms, pedestrian walking trails, and lights • On site parking lot for 115 vehicles • Restroom Facility i 1 LJ City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes March 22, 1999 •• Noise Limits Consistent with the Results of the Comparison Test Conducted by Mestre Greve & Associates, John Myerly, Manager of the Access and Noise Program at John Wayne Airport, provided a brief background about the noise monitoring system. He stated that the new system's results were compared with the current system and, as expected, the results were not identical. Vince Mestre, Mestre Greve & Associates, utilized overheads to compare the new and old systems. He reported that the old system is antiquated and irreplaceable if broken and that the new system was installed a year ago. He stated that the new system can enforce noise to .1 dB and that a 1 dB increase in the noise limit standard translates to a decrease of 5,000 pounds to the aircraft. In response to Council Member Ridgeway's questions, Mr. Mestre reported that the State tolerance is plus or minus 1.5 dB. He stated that the reason for the staff report is to receive permission to dismantle the old system. He indicated that this can be done as soon as it meets all specifications and the new noise level standards are approved. Mr. Burnham stated that he is confident that the new system will not increase any noise levels for residents or enhance the aircraft capacity at JWA. Additionally, information will not be lost if power fails at JWA. Mr. Mestre reported that the new system's bullhorns are connected by phone • line to the central computer at JWA; the data is stored by telephone dial -up transferred to the airport; the raw data is stored, backed -up, and archived on • the computer system; and a noise event File is created for each event, as well as hourly noise numbers. He assured that with the new system the airport can operate 30 days without telephone connection and no data will be lost. 2. CONCEPTUAL PLAN FOR BONITA CANYON PARK Community Services Director Kienitz reported that the current plans are estimated to coat $5.65 million for construction and $250,000 for design; that funds are available for this project; that they are asking for direction relative to the employment of the landscape architect to develop the construction drawings; and that Rick Vanderwood's services (EPT Landscape Architect) to date have been provided by The Irvine Company. Pat Beek, Parks, Beaches & Recreation Commission Chair, stated that she is submitting the conceptual plans for the build -out of the Bonita Canyon Park for Council approval on behalf of the entire PB &R. She indicated that the plans contain amenities/uses that were designed and supported by City co- sponsored youth groups and residents; and that the project is within budget. Rick Vanderwood, EPT Landscape Architect, described the park's amenities which include soccer fields, baseball fields, dedicated open space, parking areas, a tot lot area, restroom/storage facilities, trails, and landscaping; and • that future amenities may include another restroom facility near one of the ball fields, an additional parking area, and another tot lot. He stated that, should the School District decide to build a school there, the multi - purpose 0 Volume 52 - Page 402 10 z J -03 0M C- 3270 -A/C- 3270 -B Bonita Canyon Park (38162) •• 0 • • City of Newport Beach City Council Minutes March 22, 1999 field would be lost and the main parking area would be rearranged. Regarding Council Member Adams' questions, Senior Recreation Manager Hunt reported that there will be no lights at this park and that park usage will probably cease by dusk. At Council Member Ridgeway's request, Mr. Vanderwood compared the current parking layout to the shared parking layout in the event the School District decides to build a school in that area. He indicated that the proposed shared parking is acceptable to the School District. In response to Council Member Ridgeway's questions, Mr. Hunt confirmed that the conceptual design drawings are complete. Regarding the $250,000, Public Works Director Webb stated that it covers the cost for the constructiontworking drawings. Motion by Council Member Noyes to approve the conceptual plan for the construction of the area referred to as Bonita Canyon Park, as recommended by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission on March 2, 1999; and direct staff to negotiate a scope of work and cost with EPT Landscape Architecture and prepare a contract for City Council approval. Council Member Ridgeway stated that he cannot support the latter part of the motion and wondered why the City would not go out to bid for landscape architecture services. Substitute motion by Council Member Ridgeway to approve the conceptual plan for the construction of the area referred to as Bonita Canyon Park, as recommended by the Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission on March 2, 1999; and direct staff to follow the traditional consultant selection process for hiring of a landscape architect. The substitute motion died for lack of a second. In response to Council Member Adams' question relative to the percent of the total construction cost the $250,000 represents, Mr. Webb indicated that it represents about 5 percent of the cost. This is low since design costs normally represent about 7 to 8 percent. The motion carried by the following roll call vote: Ayes: Adams, Thomson, Debay, Noyes, Mayor O'Neil Noes: Ridgeway Absent: Glover Abstain: None 3. JOINT MEETING OF COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION TO DISCUSS APPROACH AND PARTICIPATION IN UPCOMING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS. Planning Commissioners in attendance included Thomas Ashley, Richard Fuller, Anne Gifford, Mike Kranzley, Larry Tucker, and Chairman Ed Volume 52 - Page 403 INDEX Planning Commission/ General Plan Amendments (68) From: 1/812000 City Council, New,port Beach Adjacent Home O -vncrs in Harbor View Homes Oita Can,yon Facility Park Project Thank you for providing us with a Conceptual Plan for the Sports Park bev, veen Ford Road and Bonita Canyon Road. We appreciate the opportunity to be invoh,ed in the plarmmg of this wonderful facility. In polling the neighbor hood regarding your Plan, the following concerns come to the surface. LIGHTING. We would not like to see the parking lots or playing fields lit by overhead lighting, such as exists at the Lincoln Scliool field off San Joaquin Road. We would suggest ground level lighting for the parking lot if necessary. Are there regulations for parks of this magnitude which reqtftre lighting? If so, we would like the same variances applied here that have boett applied to the playing fields at San Miguel and Spyglass, where there is no lighting. TRAFFIC LIGHTS. We would like to avoid tmtY -c lights along Ford Rd adjacent to the homes, especially at the intersection of Ford Road and Ne-lx -rt Hills Drive East. You have planned the only parking lot entrance to be there and this would probably necessitate a -ght Could the padding lot entrances be placed off Mesa View, Prairie, end of San Miguel, and Bonita Canyon Road? The problem with a light at the Newport Hills East intersection is that the entrance is not long enough to accommodate more than 6 cars. At the red light, school and business traffic in the mornings will backup past the side streets blocking them. If there were an emergency, access would be difficult. EXCESS SOCCER FIELDS. We question the need for additional soccer fields weSt of Mesa View Drive. There are already going to be 3 at Bonita Canyon Park West and one in the East Pare Also, there are soccer fields at Anderson School, Lincoln, and on San Miguel. There is no room for off - street parking for that area either. It would be better to leave that area in native • 11 habitat contiguous with that around the rock)' waterfall area. Maybe a foot or bike path could be made through that area continuing to the Back Bay. PARKING. We would recommend parking for the ball diamond at the West End of East Park in a narrow lot on the east side of Mesa View. If thcre is not enough space there then a narrow lot could be placed across Mesa View to the west. For the rest of the park, we reconunend a I: -rking lot opposite the end of San Miguel, or along Prairie, since these areas are not residential. �R VISION. We had hoped that this whole area would be made into an open park with la'ees d grass to serve the communities and provide a buffer zone for the surrounding dense communities. We hope that the proposed Sports Park will not be a seven- day -a -week Olympic event with continuous traffic, lighting until 10 PM, and loud cheering crowds. We are expecting occasional weekday use before dark and heavier weekend use aider 9 AM, ending before 7 PM. We are concerned that the pmpesed center area will become an alter -hours hangout for people with nothing baser to do. Are there control measures that can be implemented to frustrate this from happening? SIGNATL -S REVISION 1,118/200, FILE: bonitaprl r1 L.J 40