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HomeMy WebLinkAboutN2000-0503SM1 Q\En .chlMa rAE?4 7-99 EP Form.As CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH ENCROACHMENT PERMIT (Please type or print legible. Ppass hard - makes 3 copies) Permit # E.P._ ZO-Ic� —,�pf'V� [1] APPLICATION FOR: qf CURB CUT ❑ SEWER CONNECTION (CHECK ONE) ❑ STREET EXCAVATION ❑ WATER CONNECTION Amount Fee Paid $ Zd Z'tv ❑ UNDERGROUND UTILITIES ❑ OTHER: Receipt# - -7:3-74- [2] ADDRESS OF WORK: fZ [3] APPLICANT'S NAME - :ADjDRESS. -.- AREA CODE ,r !«.. C1 PHONE: :5 -ty- -33--..- [4] NAME: ;ADDRESS: :AREA CODE: }OWNER'S r Ei PHONE' t [5] CONTRACTOR'S NAME: ;ADDRESS.l ey:-%�FCj yAfmANA :Office Phone:7fl 5`'ff 1i(31 — Lt./_ Tff �12-7e Site Phone: N :Job � . 19 [6] APPLICANT HEREBY MAKES APPLICATION T0: 1"Z'&L-L- i J3;,r-1&;ee'--'—Z...�- i - 54 f 122 lffo-6,S _1 4_L I S 1- _ .A s-- (o2 -L (SEE ATTACHED PLANS) SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL REQUIRED BY CITY: ❑ Locate and pothole exisfing City owned utilities (ie: water, sewer, or street lighting conduits) to verify locations prior to start of any work. Maintain a one (1) foot clearance over or under existing City owned utilities. To arrange for inspection of all connections to City Utilities or if a conflict should occur please contact of the Utilities Department, 48 hours prior to start of any work at (949) 644-3011. In add when a sewer cleanout 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 48 HOURS IN ADVANCE OF ANY EXCAVATION AT 1-800-422-4133 [7] CONTRACTOR'S CITY BUSINESS LICENSE NO. S'T7 & I Z27 05 [B] STATE LICENSE NO. - 19] WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE -- CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE (Section 3800 Labor Code) ❑ 1 certify that I have a Certificate of consent to self -insure, or Certificate of Worker's. Compensation Insurance or a Certified Copy thereof. Policy No.: t� Company: irrl-s`E. tie (D Expiration,Date: Date: )' 7 - Applicant: '. (signature) [10] CERTIFICATE OF EXEMPTION _ (Section 3800 Labor Code) ❑ 1 certify that in the performance of the work for which this permit is issued, I shall not employ any person in any manner so as to become subject to the Worker's Compensation laws of California. If, a- If, after signing this this certificate I become subject to the Workers Compensation provisions of the State Labor Code, I must comply with the provisions of Section 3700, or this permit shall be deemed revoked. Date: Applicant: (signature) Ell] CONTRACTOR LICENSE EXEMPTION ❑ 1 am exemptfrom hiring a Contractor as I am the OWNER of the property and am personally performing all work within the Public right-of-way. Date: Applicant (signature) [32] HOLD HARMLESS STA EMENT ❑ 1 understand that I am locahig minor encroachments within the G(y right-of-way/easement It is my responsibility as the property owner to maintain the encroachments. I will be responsiblefor replacing the improvements lithe City removes them for mantenance of utilities or other public need; and I, the property owner shall indemnify and hold the City harmless for any liability associated with the minor encroachments. Date: Owner Signature: [13] «««< 24 HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE IS. REQUIRED FOR ALL INSPECTIONS »»»> CALL(949)644-3311 The terms and conditions of this permit are printed on both sides of this form. Applicant hereby acknowledges that he has read andsaaiid'1"ns and conditions and that he agrees to abide by them. u oris OWNERS ORA HORIZED AGENTS SIGNATURE (DAT [14] * * * * * TREES WITHIN THE CITY'S RIGHT-OF-WAY * * * * * NO TREES WITHIN THE CnYS RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL BE PLANTED, REMOVED OR RELOCATED WITHOUT PRIOR APPROVAL FROM - THE GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT SPACE BELOW THIS LINE FOR OFFICE USE DEPARTMENT APPROVAL REQUIRED DATE SIGNATURE - TITLE 1 PERMIT ISSUED BY: DATE ISSUED: _ voZ EXPIRATION DATE OF PERM: PERMIT DENIED: White -Permit Pink- Temporary Office Copy Yellow -Applicant Rooks, Shari From: Niederhaus, Dave Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2001 8:43 AM To: Wong, Gilbert; Conway, John Cc: Arciniega, Patrick; Hoffstadt, Dick; Oyler, Shauna; Rooks, Shari; Medina, Paul; Waataja, Lisa; - Wagner, Maryam; Lomeli, Marcy Subject: RE: 501 Orchid Avenue ----Original Message --- From: Wong, Gilbert Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 20018:37 AM To: Conway, John Cc: Arciniega, Patrick; Hoffstadt, Dick; Oyler, Shauna; Rooks, Shari; Medina, Paul; Waataja, Lisa; Wagner, Maryann; Lomeli, Marcy; Niederhaus, Dave Subject: 501 Orchid Avenue John This one is a little complicated. Initially on September 10, 1999, the owner (Nazareth Cassis) applied for Encroachment Permit EP99-366 to remove a City Tree (interfered with driveway approach) and to construct a driveway approach, abandon the existing driveway approach, and replace curb & gutter/sidewalk. A General Services Department condition of approval requires $813.88 for City tree removal/replacement (per September 22, 1999 General Services Department Condition of Appproval). The property owner had a problem paying the $813.88. Hence, General Sevices (Dave Neiderhaus) lowered the tree removal/replacement cost to $345 ($150 for tree removal and $195 for tree planting/replacement). The $345 was received and sent to General Services Department and the encroachment permit EP99-366 was issued on October 27, 1999. On December 27, 2000 the Contractor (K.O. Contracting) applied for another encroachment permit (Encroachment Permit N2000-503) for installing a driveway approach, abandon the existing driveway approach, and replacing curb/gutter/sidewalk (no tree involved). The latest encroachment permit (N2000-503, except no tree) was a duplicate of EP99-366. On February 6, 2001, the owner request a refund and indicate the tree has already been removed. Hence, Encroachment Permit EP99-366 was cancelled and the property owner was refunded a portion of the encroachment permit fees. The work under encroachment permit N2000-503 was completed/inspected on March 13, 2001. It seems that the applicant/contractor did not call/communicate with General Services regarding the planting of any new tree(s). Planting of any new tree(s) was not included in the work description of the encroachment permit. In addition, the $195 paid by the applicant to the City was in lieu for the compensation of tree planting/replacement (per General Services condition of approval, dated September 22, 1999). It appears the tree(s) were installed without perm ission/approval. Gilbert July 12, 2000 TO: PLANNING DEPARTMENT FROM: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: RESUBDIVISION NO. 1094 FINDINGS & CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FINDINGS: 1. That the design of the subdivision improvements will not conflict with any easements acquired liy the public at large for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. 2. That public improvements may be required of a developer per Section 19.08.020 of the Municipal Code and Section 66411 of the Subdivision Map Act. CONDITIONS: 1. A parcel map shall be recorded. The parcel map shall be prepared on the California coordinate system (NAD83) and that prior to recordation of the parcel map, the surveyor/engineer preparing the map shall submit to the County Surveyor and the City of Newport Beach a digital -graphic file of said map in a manner described in Section 7-9-330 and 7-9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18. 2. Prior to recordation of the parcel map, the surveyor/engineer preparing the map shall tie the boundary of the map into the Horizontal Control System established by the County Surveyor in a manner described in Section s 7-9-330 and 7-9-337 of the Orange County Subdivision Code and Orange County Subdivision Manual, Subarticle 18. Monuments (one inch iron pipe with tag) shall be set On Each Lot Corner unless otherwise approved by the Subdivision Engineer. Monuments shall be protected in place if installed prior to completion of construction project. 3. All improvements shall be constructed as required by Ordinance and the Public Works Department. 4. Arrangements shall be made with the Public Works Department in order to guarantee satisfactory completion of the public improvements, if it. is desired to record a parcel map or obtain a building permit prior to completion of the public improvements. 5. Each dwelling unit shall be served with an individual water service and sewer lateral connection to the public water and sewer systems unless otherwise approved by the Public Works Department and the Building Department. 6� A 10 foot radius corner cutoff at the corner of Orchid Avenue and Second Avenue shall be dedicated to the public. C7-)Thatsidewalk be constructed along the Second Avenue frontage, that the unused drive depression be removed along the Second Avenue frontage, that a curb access ramp be constructed at the corner of Second Avenue and Orchid Avenue and that any displaced or cracked sections of curb, gutter and sidewalk be reconstructed along the Orchid Avenue frontage. All work shall be completed under an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works Department. 8. All vehicular access to the property shall be from the adjacent alley unless otherwise approved by the City Council. 9. Disruption caused by construction work along roadways and by movement of construction vehicles shall be minimized by proper use of traffic control equipment and flagmen. Traffic control and transportation of equipment and materials shall be conducted in accordance with state and local requirements. 10. That overhead utilities serving the site be undergrounded to the nearest appropriate pole in accordance with Section 19.24.140 of the Municipal Code unless it is determined by the City Engineer that such undergrounding is unreasonable or impractical. CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH P.O. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8915 May 9, 2001 Mrs. Nazareth Cassis 501 Orchid Avenue Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Subject: Illegal Tree Planting Dear Mrs. Cassis, This letter is in response to a conversation between your husband and John Conway, Urban Forester on May 7, requesting an additional week to comply with staff's request. Due to your absence from the country we will allow an extension until May 23, 2001 for you to complete the removal of the illegally planted trees. If you have any questions regarding this matter, please call John Conway, Urban Forester at (949) 644-3083 or by e-mail at jconway(c4city newuort-beach ca us. Sincerely, Gi(L- r,,,, David E. Niederhaus, Director General Services Department cc: Parks and Trees Superintendent Urban Forester > J DEN/JC/pw 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH PO. BOX 1768, NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92658-8915 May 3, 2001 Ms. Nazareth Cassis 501 Orchid Avenue Corona del Mar, CA 92625 Subject: Illegal Tree Planting Dear Ms. Cassis, This letter is to inform you that the trees located in the City parkway adjacent to your property were not approved by the City of Newport Beach for planting. The attached City Council Policy G-6 policy states the City has the responsibility to: 1. Approve type, location and spacing of the proposed tree planting. 2. Furnish, install, stake and initially fertilize new trees. 3. Prune and spray as required. In order to comply with the G-6 policy, you must remove the recently planted trees in the parkway. Additionally, per Encroachment Permit #99-366 you were permitted to remove one City tree to accommodate the construction of a new driveway approach to your home, and one 24" box tree of the current designated species (Eucalyptus cideroxylon, Red Ironbark) was to be planted along 2nd Avenue when the construction was completed. Unfortunately, you planted six small King Palm trees, two along Orchid Avenue and four along 2"d Avenue which do not comply to the City's designated street tree list. The list designates the Hong Kong Orchid tree for Orchid Avenue and the Red Ironbark tree for 2"d Avenue. Once you have removed the six King palms, the City will plant one 24" box Red Ironbark tree along 2"d Avenue and two 24" box Hong Kong Orchid trees along Orchid Avenue. 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach April 13, 2001 TO: General Services Director FROM: Marcelino G. Lomeli SUBJECT: Chronology of 501 Orchid Avenue Events 1. September 1999 — Ms. Nazareth Cassis, property owner of 501 Orchid Avenue, applies for an Encroachment Permit (EP #99-366) requesting the removal of one City parkway street tree due to her proposed installation of an alternate driveway approach. 2. The General Services Department (GSD) reviews the EP and lists conditions to allow the tree removal provided a new 24" boxed tree be planted at a total cost of $813.88. 3. Ms. Cassis requests that the cost be reduced, staff complies and revises cost to reflect $345 ($150 for tree removal and $195 for replacement tree). Ms. Cassis agrees to plant a 24" boxed tree of the current species at a later date. 4. EP# 99-366 was issued by the Public Works Department on October 27, 1999. 5. Ms. Cassis proceeds without contacting the GSD staff to coordinate the efforts, and instead of following staff recommendations, plants 6 small King Palm trees ( 2 along Orchid Avenue and 4 along 2"d Avenue). 6. Ron Yeo sends attached fax dated March 30, 2001 regarding City departments coordination of projects that used the Cassis case as an example. 7. The designated street tree for 2"d Avenue is the Red Ironbark Eucalyptus and for Orchid Avenue is the Hong Kong Orchid. There is ample room for 2 Hong Kong Orchid parkway trees along the Orchid Avenue side of the property, however, there is insufficient parkway dimensions along 2"d Avenue to plant any trees due to the approach of winding sidewalk. * Note: Items 1 — 3 above occurred prior to the implementation of the current version of City Council G-1 Policy (Retention/Removal of City Trees) that became effective February 000, and the adoption of the current Designated Street Tree List (May, 2000). Narceo G. omeli MGL/pw Attachment April 13, 2001 TO: General Services Director FROM: John Conway SUBJECT: Chronology of Policy Regarding Property Development and City Trees A. History Several years ago it became evident that a policy was required to protect City trees in coordination with property development. Previously property development occurred without regard to the valuable City tree inventory asset. Lack of coordinating efforts between City departments resulted in delays for residents in this process. It was not uncommon to note that property owners were unaware of the Municipal Codes applicable to specify tree planting requirements, often not until near completion of a project. Subsequently required modifications caused delays for all involved. The Building (Bldg), General Services (GS), Planning (Ping), and Public Works (PW) Departments Dpts have worked cooperatively to develop and implement a policy to facilitate the property development process while protecting both property owners and City concerns. In February of 2000, the City Council approved the City Council G-1 Policy, "Retention or Removal of City Trees", which includes language addressing property development and City trees. In Summer 2000, GS staff advises the Ping and PW Dpts of the G-1 revisions and resulting necessary adherence, violations being subject to accumulating fees. Copies of the Policy were distributed to these departments. In Fall 2000, the Plug and Bldg Dpts began developing an attachment to accompany property development documents in addition to the City Council Policy G-1 to advise of requirements regarding Street trees and property development. (see attached "notice Attachment') The Notice was reviewed by all departments and implementation advised. B. Implementation In Winter 2000, departments began the new steps for processing all property development applications and plans. The Urban Forester also began educating callers who were seeking advise and assistance on street tree requirements. From Winter 2000 to Spring 2001, the Urban Forester continued to meet with property owners and developers explaining the G-1 Policy and the City Council's intent as follows; 1. To require Encroachment Permits in addition to other related permits (Building, Demos, Grading, etc.) be reviewed by GS staff to ensure the protection of City property under their administration, during the constriction phase. 2. To emphasize protection of existing City trees by advising of the proper distance of construction activity from City trees, overall tree value, and alternative methods to ensure protection of City trees. 3. To emphasize and advise the continuing City street tree requirements after the completion of property development, i.e., size, type, and quantity of street trees and stated to ensure policy implementation. 4. In the event City tree(s) are required to be removed to accommodate property development, ensure recovery of the tree(s) value. Notice of recovery is sent to the GS Director to purchase replacement trees for planting on site or elsewhere within City Parks, depending upon the property development restrictions. C. Improvement Needed Unfortunately, implementation of these efforts has not been completely successful. Property owners and developers continue to be unaware of the City's street tree requirements prior to either the construction or demo phase of property development. It is imperative that the cooperative efforts continue as the issue is a critical one for property owners. Tree values can reach and sometime exceed $10,000, for a single tree specimen. Tree planting costs ($700 each for a 36" box size tree) which are not factored into the cost of property development, are additional. To ensure accurate overall property development cost, protection of City trees, recovery for the value of City trees destroyed, and street tree planting requirements, the following is suggested: 1. Mandatory "Notice" attachments to encroachment permits for property development during all phases of permit applications processes. This ensures City right-of-way encroachments have conditions noted prior to the commencement of the construction and/or demo phase of property development. 2. As outlined above, implementation of Item B, guidelines for the protection of city trees, can be addressed in the EP's conditions, again, prior to construction. 3. Item C, can be stated in the EP. 4, Item D, can be stated in the EP. 5. A checklist developed that will be initiated at Plug or PW Dpts at inception of projects. The impact of additional staff time to implement these steps at the beginning of the property development process will be well spent compared to the resources used to intervene later after work has begun, or in some cases completed. All participating Departments must agree upon a step by step process, and each Departments staff s responsibility, to ensure successful policy implementation and timely, accurate, response to the public. k'A J Conway — JC/pw Attachment BUILDING DEPARTMENT NEW TREES REQUIRED IN PARKWAY Per the City of Newport Beach Municipal Code Section 13.09.010 street trees are required to be planted in the City parkway adjacent to a building site if: A new building is constructed or a building is moved onto a vacant lot or if the area of a building is increased by 50%. Such construction projects are required to provide street trees in the parkway adjoining the site to the satisfaction of the General Services Department, Urban Forester at (949) 644-3083. Approval from General Services is required on the building inspection card prior to final inspection. PROTECTION OF EXISTING TREES IN PARKWAY It is required that you protect City parkway street trees from damage during grading and construction. Removal of any City trees requires prior approval from the General Services Department. If construction is required adjacent to the City parkway or the street trees within the parkway, an Encroachment Permit must be obtained prior to construction or grading. The permit can be obtained from the Public Works Department at (949) 644-3311. Date: September 22, 1999 To: Gil Wong, Public Works Department Front: General Services Director Subject: Nazareth Cassis, Encroachment Permit # 99-366 Staff has reviewed the attached encroachment permit regarding the removal of one City Cajeput tree located at 501 Orchid Avenue and has the following comments as conditional for approval of the permit: 1. Staff agrees that in order to accommodate the property development as indicated by the encroachment permit, the City Cajeput tree (Melaleuca quinquenervia) will need to be removed. 2. The removal is acceptable since the tree will be in conflict with the proposed driveway approach. Additionally, the tree has an estimated value of $813.88 which the City will require restitution for so that another tree may be planted elsewhere in the parkway (see attached Tree Appraisal report). 3. Staff recommends that the encroachment permit be approved and that the City receives the estimated value as a condition of approval. Please contact Marcelino G. Lomeli, Park and Trees Superintendent, at extension 3069 if you have any questions and once the funds have been received. David E. Niederhaus DEN/JC/pw Attachment U Q w m F— O a s W z LL O H U F— z LU G F— Q W 0 U) W U_ W U) J LU z W U W M J a � � Z m O CO U -J O U o J �— z O o N OU » U z O Wa 52 o w LL DL Fn U) a J V V W� 0 of N J Qco Q N z z w V' W W m a° C U J w w U = y zo z ww O0 N V) Y W o z F 7 C, It Q ~ O U lV N — v F W N W n IL N v U v�