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NEWPORT BEACH
City Council Staff Report
Agenda Item No. 5
February 14, 2012
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: Community Development Department
Kimberly Brandt, Director
949 -644 -3226, kbrandt @newportbeachca.gov
PREPARED BY: Rosalinh Ung, Associate Planner
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TITLE: NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB (PA2005 -140)
Golf Realty Fund
1600 & 1602 East Coast Highway
ABSTRACT:
Adoption of ordinances related to the Newport Beach Country Club Planned
Community. The City Council introduced the attached ordinances on January 24, 2012.
RECOMMENDATION:
1) Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2012 -2 (Attachment
No. CC1) approving Planned Community Development Plan No. PC2005-
002, for the entire 140 -acre project site; and
2) Conduct a second reading and adopt Ordinance No. 2012 -3 (Attachment
No. CC2) approving Development Agreement No. DA2008 -001.
NOTICING:
The agenda item has been noticed according to the Brown Act (72 hours in advance of
the meeting at which the City Council considers the item).
Sub itted by:
Kimberly Brand , P
Community Development Director
Attachments: CC1 Ordinance No. 2012 -2 with attached Exhibit "A"
CC2 Ordinance No. 2012 -3 with attached Exhibit "A"
C;fty Council
Ordinance 2012 -2 (PCDP) with
Attached Exhibit "A"
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -2
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
APPROVING PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
NO. PC2005 -002 FOR THE NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600 AND 1602 EAST COAST
HIGHWAY (PA2005 -140)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Golf Realty Fund, with respect to property located at 1600 &
1602 East Coast Highway, and legally described as Parcels 1 and 3 of Parcel Map No.
79 -704 and Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 94 -102, requesting an approval to
redevelop the existing private golf course and tennis club of the Newport Beach Country
Club. The application included the following requests:
a. A Planned Community Development Plan adoption to provide development
standards and design guidelines for the golf course and tennis club and their
ancillary uses, pursuant to Chapter 20.63 of the Municipal Code.
b. A Transfer of Development Rights to transfer 27 hotel units from Anomaly No.
43 (Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa site) to Anomaly No. 46 (the Tennis
Club site), pursuant to General Plan Land Use Policies LU4.3 and LU6.14.3.
C. A Site Development Permit to allow the construction of 35,000 square -foot golf
clubhouse and parking lot, twenty -seven (27) hotel units with a 2,170 square -
foot concierge and guest meeting facility and a 7,490 square -foot spa /fitness
center, five (5) single -unit residential dwellings, a 3,725 square -foot tennis
clubhouse, and one lighted stadium - center tennis court, pursuant to the Section
4.3 of the Newport Beach Country Planned Community Development Plan.
d. A Vesting Tentative Tract Map to create separate lots for five (5) single -unit
residential dwellings, twenty (27) hotel units, tennis club facility, lettered lots for
common areas and a private street, pursuant to Title 19 of the Municipal Code.
e. A Limited Term Permit (Temporary Structures and Uses) to allow temporary use
of structures during construction pursuant to Section 20.60.015 of the Municipal
Code.
a. A Development Agreement pursuant to Section 15.45.020.A.2.c of the
Municipal Code which requires a development agreement as the project
includes a zoning code amendment and new non - residential development in
Statistical Area L1 (Newport Center /Fashion Island) and General Plan Land
Use Policy LU6.14.8 which requires a development agreement since the
proposed project is a mixed -use development project and the proposed five (5)
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single - family units will be drawn from the 450 residential units allocated for the
Newport Center /Fashion Island.
2. The application was deemed complete on November 5, 2009; and pursuant to Ordinance
No. 2010 -21, the application is being considered and evaluated pursuant to the Zoning
Code in effect prior to November 25, 2010.
3. The Planning Commission held public hearings on August 4, 2011 and October 20,
2011, and November 17, 2011. At the November 17th hearing with a vote of 3 -2, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2011 -1861, recommending the City
Council to:
a. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND2010 -008, an Errata to the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
b. Approve Planned Community Development Plan No. PC2005 -002, as proposed
by staff, for the entire project site which includes the Golf Club and Tennis Club
sites;
C. Approve a conversion of 17 tennis courts to 27 hotel units and deny Transfer of
Development Rights No. TD2010 -003;
d. Approve Site Development Review No. SD2011 -002 and Limited Term Permit
No. XP2011 -004, as proposed by the applicant, for the improvements to the
Tennis Club portion of the project site. The Golf Club site has been reserved for
future consideration;
e. Approve of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. NT2005 -003 as proposed by the
applicant; and
f. Approve of Development Agreement No. DA2008 -001.
4. The City Council public hearing was held on January 24, 2012, in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach
Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by,
the City Council at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines,
and City Council Policy K -3.
2. The Mitigated Negative Declaration, an Errata to the Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were adopted by City Council on
January 24, 2012, by adopting certain CEQA determinations containing within
Resolution No. 2012 -9, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
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3. The City Council finds that judicial challenges to the City's CEQA determinations and
approvals of land use projects are costly and time consuming. In addition, project
opponents often seek an award of attorneys' fees in such challenges. As project
applicants are the primary beneficiaries of such approvals, it is appropriate that such
applicants should bear the expense of defending against any such judicial challenge,
and bear the responsibility for any costs, attorneys' fees, and damages which may be
awarded to a successful challenger.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS
1. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and Coastal Land Use Plan
as follows:
a. The project site is located within Newport Center /Fashion Island. The Land Use
Element of the General Plan designates the Golf Club site Parks and
Recreation (PR) and the Tennis Club site Mixed Use Horizontal 3 /Park and
Recreation (MU- H3 /PR).
The PR designation allows active public or private recreational uses including
parks (both active and passive), golf courses, marina support facilities, aquatic
facilities, tennis clubs and courts, private recreation, and similar facilities.
The MU -H3 /PR designation on the Tennis Club site provides for the horizontal
intermixing of regional commercial office, hotel, single - family and multi - family
residential and ancillary commercial uses.
b. The General Plan limits total development at the Golf Club site to 35,000
square feet (Anomaly No. 74) and 3,725 square feet and 24 tennis courts at the
Tennis Club site (Anomaly No. 46). Residential is also permitted in Anomaly No.
46, in accordance with MU -3 /PR designation. The proposed new golf clubhouse
is consistent with the General Plan development limit of 35,000 square feet.
The existing 3,725 square -foot tennis clubhouse will be replaced with a new
tennis clubhouse of same the square footage established for Anomaly No. 46.
The five (5) single -unit dwellings will be drawn from the maximum 450 dwelling
units that are allowed in the Newport Center /Fashion Island Statistical Area
(there are unallocated 20 units remaining at this time).
c. In order to accommodate the development of the proposed 27 hotel -unit
development (bungalows), the 17 tennis courts shall be converted to 27 hotel
units. The conversion of eliminated 17 tennis courts to 27 hotel units is
consistent with the General Plan based upon the recognition that the General
Plan provides for additional retail opportunities at Fashion Island, hotel rooms,
and housing units within Newport Center. Additionally, the proposed conversion
revitalizes an area wherein the General Plan encourages hotel development
and the conversion does not create traffic impacts.
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2. The Coastal Land Use Plan designates the Golf Club portion of the project site as
Parks and Recreation (PR), and the Tennis Club portion of the project site is
designated as Mixed Use Horizontal 3 /Park and Recreation (MU- H3 /PR). The MU-
H3/PR designation recognizes the private recreational tennis courts and the potential
development of short -term rental visitor accommodations and single- family residential
units. Policy 2.1.8 -1 allows the horizontal intermixing of short -term rental units and
single- family homes with the expanded tennis club facilities. Permitted uses include
those permitted by the MU -H3 and PR categories. MU -H3 allows horizontally
distributed mix of uses, which may include general or neighborhood commercial,
commercial offices, multi - family residential, visitor- serving and marine - related uses,
and /or buildings that vertically integrate residential with commercial uses. PR category
allows active public or private recreational use including parks (both active and
passive), golf courses, marina support facilities, aquatic facilities, tennis clubs and
courts, private recreation, and similar facilities. The adoption of planned community
district development plan (PCDP) will ensure building design and siting regulations will
protect coastal resources, including protection of views, and public access through
height, setback, floor area, lot coverage, building bulk, and improved pedestrian
access in accordance with Policy 2.2.2 -4. The proposed project will provide visitor -
serving and recreational facilities as required in Policy 2.3.2 -2. The proposed
redevelopment of the project site is therefore consistent with the Coastal Land Use
designations.
3. The subject property has a zoning designation of Planned Community (PC -47). This
PC zoning designation was adopted in 1997 by Ordinance 97 -10, as a part of the City-
wide amendment to the districting maps, in order to be consistent with the 1988
General Plan Land Use Element and Zoning Code. The City later assigned the PC
with a number of 47 for tracking purposes. A Planned Community Development Plan
(development regulations), was not adopted when the PC District zoning designation
was assigned to the subject property. The Tennis Club is governed separately by Use
Permit No. 1492 and its' subsequent amendments, which is typical when a PC does
not have development standards. No use permit was issued on the Golf Club site.
4. The applicant proposes a PCDP to provide use regulations, density, and intensity of
the proposed uses and very specific development regulations (building height, square
footage, setbacks, and parking standard) for each use, including architectural styling
and a complete internal vehicular and pedestrian circulation system for both the Golf
Club and Tennis Club sites. Because the proposed PCDP contains detail and design
regulations that are too specific and provide inflexible standards that are inappropriate
for the project implementation and long -term administration, an alternative PCDP has
been prepared.
5. The alternative PCDP contains necessary development regulations to accommodate
the Golf Club and Tennis Club sites as a single, cohesive and comprehensive large -
scale planned development. The alternative PCDP also provides a requirement that a
site development review process be completed for construction of any new major
building structure (i.e. clubhouse, residential dwelling unit, hotel unit, spa facility, etc.),
and would require consideration and approval by the Planning Commission prior to the
issuance of grading or building permit to ensure new development proposals within the
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PCDP are consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan and the
standards set for in the adopted PCDP.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
The Newport Country Club Planned Community Development Plan (PC -47) shall be
adopted to provide use and zoning development standards for the Golf Club and Tennis
Club sites which includes the 35,000 square -foot golf clubhouse, twenty -seven (27) hotel
units with a 2,170 square -foot concierge and guest meeting facility and a 7,490
square -foot spa /fitness center, five (5) single -unit residential dwellings, a 3,725
square -foot tennis clubhouse, and one lighted stadium - center tennis court as depicted
in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any
reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection,
clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
3. This action shall become final and effective thirty days after the adoption of this
Ordinance.
4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance.
This Ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and the
same shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach held on the 24th of January, 2012, and adopted on the 14th day of February, 2012, by
the following vote, to wit:
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AYES, COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT, COUNCIL MEMBERS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Leilani Brown, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM,
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY:
Aaron Harp, City Attorney 'L-
for the City of Newport Beach
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EXHIBIT "A"
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB
PLANNED COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLAN
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Planned Community Development Plan
Date: January 24, 2012
Ordinance No.
Adopted
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction and Purpose ................................................. ............................... 4
2.0 General Conditions and Regulations ................................ ...............................
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3.0 Land
Use and Development Regulations ......................... ...............................
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3.1
Golf Club ............................................................... ...............................
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A. Golf Course ...................................................... ...............................
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B. Golf Clubhouse and Ancillary Uses .................. ...............................
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1. Building Area .............................................. ...............................
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2. Building Height ........................................... ...............................
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3. Permitted Ancillary Uses ............................. ...............................
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4. Parking ....................................................... ...............................
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5. Fencing ....................................................... ...............................
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3.2
Tennis Club ........................................................... ...............................
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A. Tennis Courts ................................................... ...............................
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1. Number of Courts ....................................... ...............................
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B. Tennis Clubhouse and Ancillary Uses .............. ...............................
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1. Building Area .............................................. ...............................
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2. Building Height ........................................... ...............................
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3. Permitted Ancillary Uses ............................. ...............................
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4. Parking ....................................................... ...............................
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3.3
The Villas ............................................................... ...............................
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1. Number of Units .......................................... ...............................
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2. Development Standards ............................. ...............................
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3.4
The Bungalows ...................................................... ...............................
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1. Number of Units .......................................... ...............................
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2. Permitted Ancillary Uses ............................. ...............................
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3. Building Area .............................................. ...............................
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4. Building Height ........................................... ...............................
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5. Building Setbacks ....................................... ...............................
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6. Parking ....................................................... ...............................
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Signs ..................................................................... ...............................
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A. Sign Allowance ................................................ ...............................
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B. Sign Standards ................................................ ...............................
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4.0 Site
Development Review.. ............................................... ...............................
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4.1
Purpose ................................................................. ...............................
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4.2
Application ............................................................. ...............................
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4.3
Findings ................................................................. ...............................
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4.4
Contents ................................................................ ...............................
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4.5
Public Hearing - Required Notice ......................... ...............................
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4.6
Expiration and Revocation Site Plan Review Approvals .......................
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4.7
Fees ..................... . ....... . ..... .... ............................... . ...............................
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4.8 Minor Changes by the Community Development Director .................... 18
LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit Name Exhibit Number
VicinityAerial Map ................................................................. ............................... A
Conceptual Master Site Plan ................................................. ............................... B
LIST OF TABLES
Page
The Villas Development Standards ....................................... ............................... 13
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1.0 INTRODUCTION AND PURPOSE
The Newport Beach Country Club Planned Community District (the PCD) is composed
of the Golf Club, Tennis Club, Bungalows and Villas facilities, totaling approximately 140
acres. The PCD has been developed in accordance with the Newport Beach General
Plan and is consistent with the Local Coastal Land Use Plan.
The purpose of this PCD is to provide for the classification and development of
coordinated, cohesive, comprehensive planning project with limited mixed uses,
including the private Golf Club, Tennis Club, 27 short-term rental units called the
Bungalows with a spa /fitness area, and 5 semi - custom single -unit residential dwellings
called the Villas.
Whenever the regulations contained in the PCD Regulations conflict with the regulations
of the Newport Beach Municipal Code, the regulations contained in the PCD
Regulations shall take precedence. The Newport Beach Municipal Code shall regulate
all development within the PCD when such regulations are not provided within the PCD
Regulations.
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2.0 GENERAL CONDITIONS AND REGULATIONS
1. Alcoholic Beverage Consumption
The consumption of alcoholic beverages within the PCD shall be in compliance with the
State of California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control and the Newport Beach
Municipal Code. A use permit shall be required if the establishment operates past 11:00
p.m. any day of the week and a minor use permit shall be required if the establishment
operates until 11:00 p.m. any day of the week.
2. Amplified Music
All amplified music played after 10:00 p.m. within the PCD shall be confined within the
interior of a building unless a Special Events Permit is obtained.
3. Archaeological /Paleontological Resources
Development of the site is subject to the provisions of City Council Policies K -5 and K -6
regarding archaeological and paleontological resources.
4. Architectural Design
All development shall be designed with high quality architectural standards and shall be
compatible with the surrounding uses. The development should be well- designed with
coordinated, cohesive architecture and exhibiting the highest level of architectural and
landscape quality in keeping with the PCD's prominent location in the Newport Center
Planning Area. Massing offsets, variation of roof lines, varied textures, openings,
recesses, and design accents on all building elevations shall be provided to enhance
the architectural style. Architectural treatments for all ancillary facilities (i.e. storage,
truck loading and unloading, and trash enclosures) shall be provided.
5. Building Codes
Construction shall comply with applicable provisions of the California Building Code and
the various other mechanical, electrical and plumbing codes related thereto as adopted
by the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
6. Exterior Storage Areas
There shall be no exterior storage areas permitted with the exception of the
greenskeeper /maintenance area which shall be enclosed by a minimum six foot
plastered block wall.
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7. Flood Protection
Development of the subject property will be undertaken in accordance with the flood
protection policies of the City.
8. Grading and Erosion Control
Grading and erosion control measures shall be carried out in accordance with the
provisions of the Newport Beach Excavation and Grading Code and shall be subject to
permits issued by the Community Development Department.
9. Gross Floor Area
Gross floor area shall be defined as the total area of a building including the
surrounding exterior walls.
10. Height and Grade
The height of any structure within the PCD shall not exceed fifty (50) feet, unless
otherwise specified. The height of a structure shall be the vertical distance between the
highest point of the structure and the grade directly below. In determining the height of a
sloped roof, the measurement shall be the vertical distance between the grade and the
midpoint of the roof plane, provided that no part of the roof shall be extend more than
five (5) feet above the permitted height in the height limitation zone, and any
amendments shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community
Development Director
11. Landscaping /Irrigation
Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided in all areas not devoted to structures,
parking lots, driveways, walkways, and tennis courts to enhance the appearance of the
development, reduce heat and glare, control soil erosion, conserve water, screen
adjacent land uses, and preserve the integrity of PCD. Landscaping and irrigation shall
consist of a combination of trees, shrubs, groundcover and hardscape improvements.
Landscaping shall be prepared in .accordance with the Landscaping Standards and
Water- Efficient Landscaping Sections of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and
installed in accordance with the approved landscape plans prepared by a licensed
landscape architect.
12. Lighting — Outdoor
All new outdoor lighting shall be designed, shielded, aimed, located and maintained to
shield adjacent uses /properties and to not produce glare onto adjacent uses /properties.
Lighting plans shall be prepared in compliance with the Outdoor Lighting Section of the
Newport Beach Municipal Code and shall be prepared by a licensed electrical
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engineer. All lighting and lighting fixtures that are provided shall be maintained in
accordance with the approved lighting plans.
13. Lighting — Parking & Walkways
All lighting and lighting fixtures that are provided shall be maintained in accordance with
the approved lighting plans. Light standards within parking lots shall be the minimum
height required to effectively illuminate the parking area and eliminate spillover of light
and glare onto adjoining uses /properties and roadways.
Parking lots and walkways accessing buildings shall be illuminated with a minimum of
0.5 foot - candle average on the driving or walking surface during the hours of operation
and one hour thereafter. Lighting plans shall be prepared in compliance with the
Outdoor Lighting Section of the Newport Beach Municipal Code and shall be prepared
by a licensed electrical engineer.
If the applicant wishes to deviate from this lighting standard, a lighting plan may be
prepared by the applicant and submitted to the Community Development Director for
review and approval.
14. Loading Areas for Non- Residential Uses
All loading and unloading of goods delivery shall be performed onsite. Loading
platforms and areas shall be screened from public view.
15. Parking Areas
Parking spaces, driveways, maneuvering aisles, turnaround areas, and landscaping
areas of the parking lots shall be kept free of dust, graffiti, and litter. All components of
the parking areas including striping, paving, wheel stops, walls, and light standards of
the parking lots shall be permanently maintained in good working condition. Access,
location, parking space and lot dimensions, and parking lot improvements shall be in
compliance with the Development Standards for Parking Areas Section of the Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
16. Property Owner Approval
Written property owner approval shall be required for the submittal of any site
development review application and /or prior to grading and /or building permit issuance.
17. Outdoor Paging
Outdoor paging shall be permitted at the Golf Club to call individuals to the tees and at
the Tennis Club to call points during tennis tournaments.
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18. Sewage Disposal
Sewage disposal service facilities for the PCD will be provided by Orange County
Sanitation District No. 5 and shall be subject to applicable regulations, permits and fees
as prescribed by the Sanitation District.
19. Screening of Mechanical Equipments
All new mechanical appurtenances (e.g., air conditioning, heating, ventilation ducts and
exhaust vents, swimming pool and spa pumps and filters, transformers, utility vaults and
emergency power generators) shall be screened from public view and adjacent land
uses. The enclosure design shall be approved by the Community Development
Department. All rooftop equipment (other than vents, wind turbines, etc.) shall be
architecturally treated or screened from off -site views in a manner compatible with the
building materials prior to final building permit clearance for each new or remodeled
building. The mechanical appurtenances shall be subject to sound rating in accordance
with the Exterior Noise Standards Section of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
Rooftop screening and enclosures shall be subject to the applicable height limit.
20. Screening of the Villas from Tennis Courts
Adequate buffering between the Villas and tennis courts shall be provided and subject
to the Site Development Review process. The exterior perimeter of the tennis courts
facing Granville Condominiums, Granville Drive, and the Tennis Clubhouse parking lot
shall be screened by a minimum ten -foot high chain link fence covered by a wind
screen. Wind screen shall be maintained in good condition at all time.
21. Screening of the Villas' Pool /Spa Equipment
All pool and /or spa equipment shall be enclosed by a minimum five -foot high block wall
plastered or otherwise textured to match the building.
22. Special Events
Temporary special community events, such as such as PGA Senior Classic golf
tournaments, Team Tennis, Davis Cup Matches, and other similar events, are permitted
in the PCD, and are subject to the Special Events Chapter of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code. Temporary exterior storage associated with approved special events
may be permitted provided it is appropriately screened and regulated with an approved
Special Event Permit.
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23. Temporary Structures and Uses
Temporary structures and uses, including modular buildings for construction - related
activities are permitted.
24. Trash Container Storage for Residential Dwellings
Trash container storage shall be out of view from public places, and may not be located
in the required parking areas. If trash container storage areas cannot be located out of
public view, they shall be screened from public view. Screening shall consist of fences,
walls, and landscaping to a height at least 6 inches above the tops of the containers.
25. Trash Enclosures for Non- Residential Uses
All trash enclosures for non - residential uses shall be provided and in accordance with
the Solid Waste and Recyclable Materials Storage of the Newport Beach Municipal
Code.
26. Tennis Club Site Phasing Plan-
The phasing plan for the tennis club site which consists of the tennis club, villas and
bungalows shall be subject to a site development review process.
27. Water Service
Water service to the PCD will be provided by the City of Newport Beach and will be
subject to applicable regulations, permits and fees as prescribed by the City.
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3.0 LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
3.1 Golf Club
Refer to Exhibit B - Conceptual Master Site Plan for the general location and
placement of the golf course and clubhouse.
A. Golf Course
An 18 -hole championship golf course and related facilities (i.e. putting green,
driving range, snack bar, starter shack, restroom facilities, etc.).
B. Golf Clubhouse and Ancillary Uses
1. Building Area
The maximum allowable gross floor area for a golf clubhouse building
shall be 35,000 square feet, exclusive of any enclosed golf cart storage
areas ramp and washing area. The greens keeper /maintenance buildings,
snack bar, separate golf course restroom facilities, starter shack, and
similar ancillary buildings are exempt from this development limit.
2. Building Height
The maximum allowable building height for the Golf Clubhouse shall be 50
feet and shall be measured in accordance with the Height and Grade
definition of Section 2.0 General Conditions and Regulation of the PCD.
3. Permitted Ancillary Uses
The following ancillary uses are allowed:
• Golf shop
• Administrative Offices
• Dining, and event areas
• Kitchen & Bar areas
• Banquet Rooms
• Men and Women's Card Rooms
• Health and fitness facility
• Restroom and Locker facilities
• Golf Club storage areas
• Employee lounge /lunch areas
• Meeting rooms
• Golf Cart Parking Storage and Washing Area
• Separate Snack Bar
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• Separate Starter Shack
• Separate Golf Course Restrooms
• Hand Carwash Area
• Greenskeeper Maintenance Facility
• Temporary Construction Facilities
• Guard House
• Others (subject to an approval of the Community Development
Director)
4. Parking
Parking for the Golf Course and Golf Clubhouse shall be in accordance
with following parking ratios (source: from Table 2 of the Circulation and
Parking Evaluation by Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc., September 2009
for Newport Beach Country Club — Clubhouse Improvement Project):
Golf Course: 8 spaces per hole
Golf Clubhouse:
Dining, assembly & meeting rooms: 1 per 3 seats or 1 per 35
square feet
Administrative Office: 4 per 1,000 square feet
Pro Shop: 4 per 1,000 square feet
Maintenance Facility: 2 per 1,000 square feet
Health and Fitness Facility: 4 per 1,000 square feet
The design of the parking lot and orientation of vehicular aisles and
parking spaces shall be subject to the review and approval of the City
Traffic Engineer and Community Development Director.
5. Fencing
Golf Course perimeter fencing shall be wrought -iron with a maximum
permitted height of six (6) feet.
3.2 Tennis Club
Refer to Exhibit B - Conceptual Master Site Plan for the general location and
placement of the tennis courts and clubhouse.
A. The Tennis Courts
1. Number of courts
The maximum allowable tennis courts shall be seven lighted tennis courts
(six lighted championship courts and one lighted stadium - center court).
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B. Tennis Clubhouse and Ancillary Uses
1. Buildina Area
The maximum allowable gross floor area for the Tennis Clubhouse shall
be 3,725 square feet.
2. Building Height
The maximum allowable building height for the Tennis Clubhouse shall be
30 feet, and shall be measured in accordance with the Height and Grade
definition of Section 2.0 General Conditions and Regulations of the PCD.
3. Permitted Ancillary Uses
The following ancillary uses are allowed:
• Tennis Shop
• Administrative Offices
• Concessions
• Restroom and Locker facilities
• Storage areas
• Spectator seating
• Others (subject to an approval of the Community Development
Director)
4. Parking
Parking for the Tennis Clubhouse and Courts shall be a minimum of 28
parking spaces.
3.3. The Villas
Refer to Exhibit B - Conceptual Master Site Plan for the general location and
placement of the villas.
1. Number of Units
The maximum allowable number of single - family residential units shall be five (5).
2. Development Standards
The following development standards shall apply to the Villas:
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The Villas Development Standards Table
Villa
Villa A
Villa B
Villa C
Villa D
Villa E
Designation
TTM Lot #1
TTM Lot #2
TTM Lot #3
TTM Lot #4
TTM Lot
#5
Lot Size
5,000 square feet minimum
Lot Coverage
65%
(Maximum)
70%
Building Height
39 feet, measured in accordance with the Height and Grade
definition of Section 2.0 General Conditions and Regulations
Building Side Yard
3 feet minimum
Setbacks
Building Front and
Rear Yard
5 feet minimum
Setbacks
Enclosed Parking
Space for Each
2
2
3
3
2
Unit
Open Guest
One space - could be located on the private driveway — No
Parking Space for
overhang to the private street /cul -de -sac is allowed
Each Unit
3.4. The Bungalows
Refer to Exhibit B - Conceptual Master Site Plan for the general location and
placement of the bungalows, concierge and guest center, and spa facility.
1. Number of Units
The maximum allowable number of the Bungalows shall be 27 short -term guest
rental units to be built in a clustered setting of single and two -story buildings.
2. Permitted Ancillary Uses
The following ancillary uses are allowed:
o Concierge office and guest meeting facility
° Swimming pool and Jacuzzi
Spa facility that includes treatment rooms, fitness areas, and snack bar
serving drinks, snacks and light breakfast and lunch items
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3. Building Area
The maximum allowable gross floor area for the bungalows shall be 28,300
square feet with a 2,200 square foot concierge & guest center and a 7,500
square -foot spa facility.
4. Building Height
The maximum allowable building height for the bungalows shall be 31 feet,
measured in accordance with the Height and Grade definition of Section 2.0
General Conditions and Regulations of the PCD.
5. Building Setbacks
The setback requirement shall be a minimum of 5 feet from any property line.
6. Parking
Parking for the bungalows shall be a minimum of 34 parking spaces located in
proximity to the use.
3,5 Signs
A. Sign Allowance
1. One (1) single or double- faced, ground- mounted entrance
identification sign shall be allowed at Newport Beach Tennis Club's
main entrance (Country Club Drive and Irvine Terrace). Total
maximum signage area shall not exceed seventy -five (75) square
feet and shall not exceed five (5) feet in height.
2. One (1) single or double- faced, ground- mounted entrance
identification sign shall be allowed at or near the vicinity of the
Newport Beach Country Club's secondary entrance (Granville).
Total maximum signage area shall not exceed seventy -five (75)
square feet and shall not exceed five (5) feet in height.
3. Building identification signs shall be allowed; one for each street
frontage. If freestanding, this sign type shall not exceed a maximum
height of five (5) feet in height. The maximum signage area shall
not exceed seventy (70) square feet.
4. Vehicular and pedestrian directional signs shall be allowed. This
sign type may occur as a single -faced or double -faced sign. The
sign shall be sized to allow for proper readability given the number
of lines of copy, speed of traffic, setback off the road and viewing
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distance. This sign type shall not exceed a maximum of six (6) feet
in height.
5. One (1) single or double faced, ground- mounted identification sign
shall be allowed at the entrance road to the Bungalows. Total
maximum signage area shall not exceed seventy -five (75) square
feet and shall not exceed five (5) feet in height and fifteen (15) feet
in length.
B. Sign Standards
1. The design and materials of all permanent signs in the Newport
Beach Country Club Planned Community District shall be in
accordance with Sign Section 3.5, unless otherwise approved by
the Community Development Director.
2. All permanent signs shall be subject to a sign permit issued by the
Community Development Department.
3. All signs shall be subject to the review of the City Traffic Engineer
to ensure adequate sight distance in accordance with the
provisions of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
4. Sign illumination is permitted for all sign types. No sign shall be
constructed or installed to rotate, gyrate, blink or move, or create
the illusion of motion, in any fashion.
5. All permanent signs together with the entirety of their supports,
braces, guys, anchors, attachments and decor shall be properly
maintained, legible, functional and safe with regards to appearance,
structural integrity and electrical service.
6. Temporary signs that are visible from any public right -of -way shall
be allowed up to a maximum of sixty (60) days and subject to a
temporary sign permit issued by the Community Development
Department.
7. If the applicant wishes to deviate from the sign standards identified
herein, a comprehensive sign program may be prepared or a
modification permit application may be submitted for review and
consideration by the Zoning Administrator in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Newport Beach Municipal Code.
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4.0 SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
4.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Site Development Review process is to ensure new
development proposals within the Newport Beach Country Club Planned
Community Development are consistent with the goals and policies of the
General Plan, provisions of this Planned Community Development Plan, the
Development Agreement and the findings set forth below in sub - section 4.3.
4.2 Application
An approval of Site Development Review application by the Planning
Commission shall be required for the construction of any new structure prior to
the issuance of a grading or building permit or issuance of an approval in concept
for Coastal Commission. Signs, tenant improvements to any existing buildings,
kiosks, and temporary structures are exempt from the site development review
process and subject to the applicable City's permits. The decision of Planning
Commission is the final, unless appealed in accordance with the Newport Beach
Municipal Code.
4.3. Findings
In addition to the general purposes set forth in sub - section 4.1 and in order to carry
out the purposes of this chapter as established by said section, the Site
Development Review procedures established by this Section shall be applied
according to and in compliance with the following findings:
1. The development shall be in compliance with all other provisions of the
Planned Community District Plan;
2. The development shall be compatible with the character of the
neighboring uses and surrounding sites and shall not be detrimental to the
orderly and harmonious development of the surroundings and of the City;
3. The development shall be sited and designed to maximize the aesthetic
quality of the project as viewed from surrounding roadways and
properties, with special consideration given to the mass and bulk of
buildings and the streetscape on Coast Highway; and
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4. Site plan and layout of buildings, parking areas, pedestrian and vehicular
access ways, landscaping and other site features shall give proper
consideration to functional aspects of site development.
4.4. Contents
The Site Development Review application shall include all of the information and
materials specified by the Community Development Director and any additional
information review by the Planning Commission in order to conduct a thorough
review of the project in question. The following plans /exhibits may include, but
not limited to the following:
1. An aerial map showing the subject property, adjacent properties and
identifying their uses.
2. Comprehensive elevations and floor plans for new structures with
coordinated and complimentary architecture, design, materials and colors.
3. A parking and circulation plan showing golf cart and pedestrian paths in
addition to streets and fire lanes.
4. A comprehensive, cohesive and coordinated preliminary landscape plan.
5. A comprehensive, cohesive and coordinated lighting plan showing type,
location and color of all exterior lighting fixtures.
6. Comprehensive text and graphics describing the design philosophy for the
architecture, landscape architecture, material and textures, color palette,
lighting, and signage.
7. Text describing drainage and water quality mitigation measures.
8. A statement that the proposed new structure is consistent with the goals,
policies, and actions of the General Plan and Planned Community
Development Plan.
4.5 Public Hearing — Required Notice
A public hearing shall be held on all site development review applications. Notice
of such hearing shall be mailed not less than ten (10) days before the hearing
date, postage prepaid, using addresses from the last equalized assessment roll
or, alternatively, from such other records as contain more recent addresses, to
owners of property within a radius of three hundred (300) feet of the exterior
boundaries of the subject property. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to
obtain and provide to the City the names and addresses of owners as required
by this Section. In addition to the mailed notice, such hearing shall be posted in
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not less than two (2) conspicuous places on or close to the property at least ten
(10) days prior to the hearing.
4.6 Expiration and Revocation Site Development Review Approvals
1. Expiration. Any site development review approved in accordance with the
terms of this planned community development plan shall expire within
twenty -four (24) months from the effective date of final approval as
specified in the Time Limits and Extensions Section of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code, unless at the time of approval the Planning Commission
has specified a different period of time or an extension is otherwise
granted.
2. Violation of Terms. Any site development review approved in accordance
with the terms of this planned community development plan may be
revoked if any of the conditions or terms of such site development review
are violated or if any law or ordinance is violated in connection therewith.
3. Public Hearing. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing on
any proposed revocation after giving written notice to the permittee at
least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, and shall submit its
recommendations to the City Council. The City Council shall act thereon
within sixty (60) days after receipt of the recommendation of the Planning
Commission.
4.7. Fees
The applicant shall pay a fee as established by Resolution of the Newport Beach
City Council to the City with each application for Site Development Review under
this planned community development plan.
4.8 Minor Changes by the Community Development Director
1. The following minor changes to an approved site plan may be approved
by the Community Development Director in compliance with Section
20.54.070 (Changes to an approved project) of the Newport Beach
Municipal Code:
a) Minor relocation of any proposed structure.
b) Reduction in the square footage of any structure and a
commensurate reduction in required parking, if applicable.
C) Reconfiguration of the golf clubhouse parking lot, including drive
aisles and /or parking spaces, subject to review and approval of the
City Traffic Engineer.
d) Reconfiguration of parking lot landscaping.
e) Modification of the approved architectural style.
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f) Any other minor change to the site plan provided it does not
increase any structure area, height, number of units, number of
hotel rooms, and /or change of use.
2. Any proposed changes that are not deemed minor shall be subject to
review and approval by the Planning Commission.
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Ordinance 2012 -3
(Development Agreement) with
Attached Exhibit "A"
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ORDINANCE NO. 2012 -3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT NO. DA2008 -001
FOR THE NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 1600 AND 1602 EAST COAST HIGHWAY
(PA2005 -140)
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH HEREBY FINDS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. STATEMENT OF FACTS.
1. An application was filed by Golf Realty Fund, with respect to property located at 1600 &
1602 East Coast Highway and legally described as Parcels 1 and 3 of Parcel Map No.
79 -704 and Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 94 -102, requesting an approval to
redevelop the existing private golf course and tennis club of the Newport Beach Country
Club. The application included the following requests:
a. A Planned Community Development Plan adoption to provide development
standards and design guidelines for the golf course and tennis club and their
ancillary uses, pursuant to Chapter 20.63 of the Municipal Code.
b. A Transfer of Development Rights to transfer 27 hotel units from Anomaly No.
43 (Newport Beach Marriott Hotel and Spa site) to Anomaly No. 46 (the Tennis
Club site), pursuant to General Plan Land Use Policies LU4.3 and LU6.14.3.
C. A Site Development Permit to allow the construction of 35,000 square -foot golf
clubhouse and parking lot, twenty -seven (27) hotel units with a 2,170 square-
foot concierge and guest meeting facility and a 7,490 square -foot spa /fitness
center, five (5) single -unit residential dwellings, a 3,725 square -foot tennis
clubhouse, and one lighted stadium- center tennis court, pursuant to the Section
4.3 of the Newport Beach Country Planned Community Development Plan.
d. A Vesting Tentative Tract Map to create separate lots for five (5) single -unit
residential dwellings, twenty (27) hotel units, tennis facility, lettered lots for
common areas and a private street, pursuant to Title 19 of the Municipal Code.
e. A Limited Term Permit (Temporary Structures and Uses) to allow temporary use
of structures during construction pursuant to Section 20.60.015 of the Municipal
Code.
a. A Development Agreement pursuant to Section 15.45.020.A.2.c of the
Municipal Code which requires a development agreement as the project
includes a zoning code amendment and new non - residential development in
Statistical Area L1 (Newport Center /Fashion Island) and General Plan Land
Use Policy LU6.14.8 which requires a development agreement since the
proposed project is a mixed -use development project and the proposed five (5)
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single - family units will be drawn from the 450 residential units allocated for the
Newport Center /Fashion Island.
2. The application was deemed complete on November 5, 2009; and pursuant to Ordinance
No. 2010 -21, the application is being considered and evaluated pursuant to the Zoning
Code in effect prior to November 25, 2010.
3. The Planning Commission held public hearings on August 4, 2011 and October 20,
2011, and November 17, 2011. At the November 17th hearing with a vote of 3 -2, the
Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 2011 -1861, recommending the City
Council to:
a. Adopt Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ND2010 -008, an Errata to the Mitigated
Negative Declaration, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program;
b. Approve Planned Community Development Plan No. PC2005 -002, as proposed
by staff, for the entire project site which includes the Golf Club and Tennis Club
sites;
C. Approve a conversion of 17 tennis courts to 27 hotel units and deny Transfer of
Development Rights No. TD2010 -003;
d. Approve Site Development Review No. SD2011 -002 and Limited Term Permit
No. XP2011 -004, as proposed by the applicant, for the improvements to the
Tennis Club portion of the project site. The Golf Club site has been reserved for
future consideration;
e. Approve of Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. NT2005 -003 as proposed by the
applicant; and
f. Approve of Development Agreement No. DA2008 -001.
4. The City Council public hearing was held on January 24, 2012, in the City Hall Council
Chambers, 3300 Newport Boulevard, Newport Beach, California. A notice of time, place
and purpose of the meeting was given in accordance with the Newport Beach
Municipal Code. Evidence, both written and oral, was presented to, and considered by,
the City Council at this meeting.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT DETERMINATION.
1. An Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration have been prepared in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines,
and City Council Policy K -3.
2. The Mitigated Negative Declaration, an Errata to the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program were adopted by City Council on
January 24, 2012, by adopting certain CEQA determinations containing within
Resolution No. 2012 -9, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
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3. The City Council finds that judicial challenges to the City's CEQA determinations and
approvals of land use projects are costly and time consuming. In addition, project
opponents often seek an award of attorneys' fees in such challenges. As project
applicants are the primary beneficiaries of such approvals, it is appropriate that such
applicants should bear the expense of defending against any such judicial challenge,
and bear the responsibility for any costs, attorneys' fees, and damages which may be
awarded to a successful challenger.
SECTION 3. FINDINGS
1. According to General Plan Land Use Element Policy LU6.14.8, a development
agreement is required since the proposed project is a mixed -use development project
and the proposed five (5) single - family units will be drawn from the 450 residential
units allocated for the Newport Center /Fashion Island. Furthermore, Municipal Code
Section 15.45.020.A.2.c (Development Agreement Required) requires a development
agreement as the project includes a zoning code amendment and new non - residential
development in Statistical Area L1 (Newport Center /Fashion Island). The development
agreement includes all the mandatory elements for consideration and includes public
benefits that are appropriate to support conveying the vested development rights.
2. Consistent with Government Code Section 65867.5, the Development Agreement
provides vested rights and public benefits for the proposed development which is
consistent with the General Plan based on the following findings:
a. The project site is located within Newport Center /Fashion Island. The Land Use
Element of the General Plan designates the Golf Club site as Parks and
Recreation (PR) and the Tennis Club site as Mixed Use Horizontal 3 /Park and
Recreation (MU- H3 /PR).
The PR designation allows active public or private recreational uses including
parks (both active and passive), golf courses, marina support facilities, aquatic
facilities, tennis clubs and courts, private recreation, and similar facilities.
The MU -H3 /PR designation on the Tennis Club site provides for the horizontal
intermixing of regional commercial office, hotel, single - family and multi - family
residential and ancillary commercial uses.
b. The General Plan limits total development at the Golf Club site to 35,000
square feet (Anomaly No. 74) and 3,725 square feet and 24 tennis courts at the
Tennis Club site (Anomaly No. 46). Residential is also permitted in Anomaly No.
46, in accordance with MU -3 /PR designation. The proposed new golf clubhouse
is consistent with the General Plan development limit of 35,000 square feet.
The existing 3,725 square -foot tennis clubhouse will be replaced with a new
tennis clubhouse of same the square footage established for Anomaly No. 46.
The five (5) single -unit dwellings will be drawn from the maximum 450 dwelling
units that are allowed in the Newport Center /Fashion Island Statistical Area
(there are unallocated 20 units remaining at this time).
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d. In order to accommodate the development of the proposed 27 hotel -unit
development (bungalows), the 17 tennis courts shall be converted to 27 hotel
units. The General Plan provides for additional retail opportunities at Fashion
Island and hotel rooms and housing units in Newport Center and the proposed
conversion does not require a general plan amendment. The proposed
conversion revitalizes an area wherein the General Plan encourages hotel
development.
SECTION 4. DECISION.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
1. The Development Agreement shall be adopted as depicted in Exhibit "A" attached
hereto and incorporated by reference.
2. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is, for any
reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity
or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have passed this ordinance, and each section, subsection,
clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that anyone or more sections,
subsections, sentences, clauses and phrases be declared unconstitutional.
3. This action shall become final and effective thirty days after the adoption of this
Ordinance.
4. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance.
This Ordinance shall be published once in the official newspaper of the City, and the
same shall become effective thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption.
This Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Newport
Beach held on the 24th of January, 2012, and adopted on the 14th day of February, 2012, by
the following vote, to wit:
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City Council Ordinance No.
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AYES, COUNCIL MEMB
NOES, COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT, COUNCIL MEMBERS
MAYOR
ATTEST:
Leilani Brown, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM,
,-OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY:
Aaron Harp, City Attorne' l3 I I Z
for the City of Newport Beach
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EXHIBIT "A"
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
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RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED RETURN TO:
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92663 -3884
Attn: Citv Clerk
(Space Above This Line Is for Recorder's Use Only)
This Agreement is recorded at the request and for
the benefit of the City of Newport Beach and is
exempt from the payment of a recording fee
pursuant to Government Code §§ 6103 and 27383.
DEVELOPMENT AORlElEMENT
between
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH][
I iN
GOLF REALTY FUND
CONCERNING PROPERTIES LOCATED IN NEWPORT CENTER
WITHIN THE
NEWPORT BEACH COUNTRY CLUB PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT
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TABLE Or CONTENTS
Page
t. Definitions ........................................................................................... ..............................2
2. General Provisions .............................................................................. ..............................6
2.1 Plan Consistency, Zoning Implementation ............................. ..............................6
2.2 Binding Effect of Agreement .................................................. ..............................6
2.3 Owner Representations and Warranties Regarding Ownership of the
Property and Related Matters Pertaining to this Agreement .. ..............................6
2.4 Term ........................................................................................ ..............................6
3. Public Benefits .................................................................................... ..............................7
3.1 Public Benefit Fee ................................................................... ..............................7
3.2 Other Public Benefits .............................................................. ..............................8
4. Development of Project ...................................................................... ..............................9
4.1 Applicable Regulations; Owner's Vested Rights and City's Reservation of
Discretion With Respect to Subsequent Development Approvals .......................9
4.2 No Conflicting Enactments .................................................... .............................10
4.3 Reservations of Authority ...................................................... .............................10
4.4 Tentative Subdivision Maps .................................................. .............................12
5.
Amendment or Cancellation of Agreement ....................................... .............................12
6.
Enforcement ....................................................................................... .............................13
7.
Annual Review of Owner's Compliance With Agreement ............... .............................13
7.1 General ................................................................................... .............................13
7.2 Owner Obligation to Demonstrate Good Faith Compl iance .. .............................13
7.3 Procedure ............................................................................... .............................13
7.4 Annual Review a Non - Exclusive Means for Determining and Requiring
Clue of Owner's Default ........................................................ .............................14
8.
Events of Default ...........................................................::.................. ...........:.................14
8.1 General Provisions ................................................................. .............................14
8.2 Default by Owner ................................................................... .............................14
8.3 City's Option to Terminate Agreement ................................. .............................14
8.4 Default by City ....................................................................... .............................15
8.5 Waiver ................................................................:................... .............................15
8.6 Specific Performance Remedy ............................................... .............................15
8.7 Monetary Damages ................................................................ .............................15
8.8 Additional City Remedy for Owner's Default ....................... .............................16
8.9 No Personal Liability of City Officials„ Employees, or Agents ........................16
8.10 Recovery of Legal Expenses by Prevailing Party in Any Action .......................16
9.
Force Majeure .................................................................................... .............................16
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10.
Indemnity Obligations of Owner ....................................................... .............................16
10.1 ................................................................................................ .............................16
10.2 Third Party Litigation ............................................................ .............................17
11.
Assignment ........................................................................................ .............................18
12.
Mortgagee Rights ............................................................................... .............................18
12.1 Encumbrances on Property .................................................... .............................18
12.2 Mortgagee Protection ............................................................. .............................19
12.3 Mortgagee Not Obligated ...................................................... .............................19
12.4 Notice of Default to Mortgagee; Right of Mortgagee to Cure ............................19
13.
Miscellaneous Terms ......................................................................... .............................20
13.1 Notices ................................................................................... .............................20
13.2 Project as Private Undertaking ............................................... .............................20
13.3 Cooperation ............................................................................ .............•...............21
13.4 Estoppel Certificates .............................................................. .............................21
13.5 Rules of Construction ............................................................ .............................21
13.6 Time Is of the Essence ........................................................... .............................21
117 Waiver .................................................................................... .............................21
13.8 Counterparts ........................................................................... .............................21
13.9 Entire Agreement ................................................................... .............................22
13.10 Severability ............................................................................ .............................22
13.11 Construction ........................................................................... .............................22
13.12 Successors and Assigns; Constructive Notice and Acceptance ..........................22
13.13 No Third Party Beneficiaries ................................................. .............................23
13.14 Applicable Law and Venue .................................................... .............................23
13.15 Section Headings ................................................................... .............................23
13.16 Incorporation of Recitals and Exhibits .................................. .............................23
13.17 Recordation ............................................................................ .............................23
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DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
(Pursuant to California Government Code Sections 65864- 65869.5)
This DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (the "Afeement ") is dated for reference
purposes as of the _ day of , 2011 (the "Agreement Date'), and is being entered
into by and between the City of Newport Beach ( "City"), and Golf Realty Fund, a California
limited partnership "Owner "). City and Owner are sometimes collectively referred to in this
Agreement as the "Parties" and individually as a "Party."
RECITALS
A. Owner owns a fee interest in title to that certain real property located in the City
of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of California which is more particularly described in
the legal description attached as Exhibit "A" and depicted on the site map attached hereto as
Exhibit B (the, "Property "). The Property is located within and consists of approximately 145
acres of the area shown on the City's Zoning Map as the Newport Beach Country Club Planned
Community District.
B. In order to encourage investment in, and commitment to, comprehensive planning
and public facilities financing, strengthen the public planning process and encourage private
implementation of the local general plan, provide certainty in the approval of projects in order to
avoid waste of time and resources, and reduce the economic costs of development by providing
assurance to property owners that they may proceed with projects consistent with existing land
use policies, rules, and regulations, the California Legislature adopted California Government
Code sections 65864- 65869.5 (the "Development Agreement Statute ") authorizing cities and
counties to enter into development agreements with persons or entities having a legal or
equitable interest in real property located within their jurisdiction.
C. On March 13, 2007, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2007 -6, entitled
"Ordinance Amending Chapter 15.45 of City of Newport Beach Municipal Code Regarding
Development Agreements" (the "Development Agreement Ordinance "). This Agreement is
consistent with the Development Agreement Ordinance.
D. As detailed in Section 3 of this Agreement, Owner has agreed to provide the
following significant public benefits as consideration for this Agreement: Development of
Visitor- Serving Uses within the Coastal Zone, and other economic contributions including the
payment of a Public Benefit Fee,
E. This Agreement is consistent with the City of Newport Beach General Plan
( "General Plan"), including without limitation the General Plan's designation of the Property as
"PR (Parks and Recreation) the Coastal Land Use Plan's designation as "OS (Open Space)" and
the Newport Beach Country Club Planned Community District (PA 2008 -152) that was adopted
in 1997 by Ordinance No. 97 -10 in order to establish appropriate zoning to regulate land use and
development of the Property consistent with the General Plan,
F. In recognition of the significant public benefits that this Agreement provides, the
City Council has found that this Agreement:. (i) is consistent with the City of Newport Beach
General Plan as of the date of this Agreement; (ii) is in the best interests of the health, safety, and
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general welfare of City, its residents, and the public; (iii) is entered into pursuant to, and
constitutes a present exercise of, City's police power; (iv) is consistent and has been approved
consistent with the Final Environmental Impact Report for the City of Newport Beach General
Plan 2006 Update (State Clearinghouse No. 200601 1 1 1 9) and the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Newport Beach Country Club Planned Community District (PA 2008 -152)
approved by [lie City Council on or before the Agreement Date, both of which analyze the
environmental effects of the proposed development of the Project on the Property; and (v) is
consistent and has been approved consistent with provisions of California Government Code
section 65867 and City of Newport Beach Municipal Code chapter 15.45.
G. On , 201_, City's Planning Commission held a public hearing on
this Agreement, made findings and determinations with respect to this Agreement, and
recommended to the City Council that the City Council approve this Agreement.
H. On , 201. the City Council also held a public hearing on this
Agreement and considered the Planning Commission's recommendations and the testimony and
information submitted by City staff, Owner, and members of the public. On
201, consistent with applicable provisions of the Development Agreement Statute and
Development Agreement Ordinance, the City Council adopted its Ordinance No. _ (the
"Adopting Ordinance "), finding this Agreement to be consistent with the City of Newport Beach
General Plan and approving this Agreement.
AGREEMENT
NOW, THEREFORE, City and Owner agree as follows:
1. Definitions.
hi addition to any terms defined elsewhere in this Agreement, the following terms when
used in this Agreement shall have the meanings set forth below:
"Action" shall have the meaning ascribed in Section 8.10 of this Agreement.
"Adopting Ordinance" shall mean City Council Ordinance No. approving and
adopting this Agreement.
"Agreement" shall mean this Development Agreement, as the same may be amended
from time to time.
"Agreement Date" shall mean the date first written above, which date is the date the City
Council adopted the Adopting Ordinance.
"CEOA" shall mean the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public
Resources Code Sections 21000-21177) and the implementing regulations promulgated
thereunder by the Secretary for Resources (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, section
15000 et seg.) ( "CEQA Guidelines "), as the same may be amended from time to tine.
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"C_yt ' shall mean the City of Newport Beach, a California charter city.
"City Council" sliall mean the governing body of City.
"City's Affiliated Parties" shall have the meaning ascribed in Section 9.1 of this
Agreement.
"Claim" shall have the meaning ascribed in Section 9.1 of this Agreement.
"CPI Index" shall mean the Consumer Price Index published from time to time by the
United States Department of Labor for all urban consumers (all items) for the smallest
geographic area that includes the City or, if such index is discontinued, such other similar index
as may be publicly available that is selected by City in its reasonable discretion.
"Cure Period" shall have the meaning, ascribed in Section 7.1 of this Agreement.
"Default" shall have the meaning ascribed to that term in Section 7.1 of this Agreement.
"Develop" or "Development" shall mean to improve or the improvement of the Property
for the purpose of completing the structures, improvements, and facilities comprising the Project,
including but not limited to: grading; the construction of infrastructure and public facilities
related to the Project, whether located within or outside the Property; the construction of all of
the private improvements and facilities comprising the Project; the preservation or restoration, as
required of natural and man -made or altered open space areas; and the installation of
landscaping. The terms "Develop" and "Development," as used herein, do not include the
maintenance, repair, reconstruction, replacement, or redevelopment of any structure,
improvement, or facility after the initial construction and completion thereof.
"Development Agreement Ordinance" shall mean Chapter 15.45 of the City of Newport
Beach Municipal Code.
"Development Agreement Statute" shall mean California Government Code Sections
65864- 65869.5, inclusive.
"Development Exactions" shall mean any requirement of City in connection with or
pursuant to any ordinance, resolution, rule, or official policy for the dedication of land, the
construction or installation of any public improvement or facility, or the payment of any fee or
charge in order to lessen, offset, mitigate, or compensate for the impacts of Development of the
Project on the environment or other public interests.
"Development Plan" shall mean the
Vesting Tentative Tract Map, and _
Council on or before the Agreement
consistent with this Agreement.
Newport Beach Planned Community District,
Development Plan approved by the City
Date, as the same may be amended from time to time
"Development Regulations" shall mean the following regulations as they are in effect as
of the Agreement Date and to the extent they govern or regulate the development of the Property,
but excluding any amendment or modification to the Development Regulations adopted,
approved, or imposed after the Agreement Date that impairs or restricts Owner's rights set forth
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in this Agreement, unless such amendment or modification is expressly authorized by this
Agreement or is agreed to by Owner in writing: the General Plan; the Development Plan; and, to
the extent not expressly superseded by the Development Plan or this Agreement, all other land
use and subdivision regulations governing the permitted uses, density and intensity of use,
design, improvement, and construction standards and specifications, procedures for obtaining
required City permits and approvals for development, and similar matters that may apply to
development of the Project on the Property during the Term of this Agreement that are set forth
in Title 15 of the Municipal Code (buildings and construction), Title 19 of the Municipal Code
(subdivisions), and Title 20 of the Municipal Code (planning and zoning), but specifically
excluding all other sections of the Municipal Code, including without limitation Title 5 of the
Municipal Code (business licenses and regulations). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term
"Development Regulations," as used herein, does not include any City ordinance, resolution;
code, rule, regulation or official policy governing any of the following: (i) the conduct of
businesses, professions, and occupations; (ii) taxes and assessments; (iii) the control and
abatement of nuisances; (iv) the granting of encroachment permits and the conveyance of rights
and interests which provide for the use of or the entry upon public property; or (v) the exercise of
the power of eminent domain.
"Effective Date" sliall mean the latest of the following dates, as applicable: (i) the date
that is thirty (30) days after the Agreement Date; (ii) if a referendum concerning the Adopting
Ordinance or any of the Development Regulations approved on or before the Agreement Date is
timely qualified for the ballot and a referendum election is held concerning the Adopting
Ordinance or any of such Development Regulations, the date on which the referendum is
certified resulting in upholding and approving the Adopting Ordinance and such Development
Regulations and becomes effective, if applicable; (iii) if a lawsuit is timely filed challenging the
validity or legality of the Adopting Ordinance, this Agreement, and /or any of the Development
Regulations approved on or before the Agreement Date, the date on which said challenge is
finally resolved in favor of the validity or legality of the Adopting Ordinance, this Agreement,
and/or the applicable Development Regulations, whether such finality is achieved by a final non -
appealable judgment, voluntary or involuntary dismissal (and the passage of any time required to
appeal an involuntary dismissal), or binding written settlement agreement; or (iv) the date of
approval of a coastal development permit for the Project; (v) the date of or if a lawsuit is timely
filed challenging the validity or legality of the approval of a coastal development permit for the
Project, the date on which said challenge is finally resolved in favor of the validity or legality of
the coastal development permit for the Project, whether such finality is achieved by a final non -
appealable judgment, voluntary or involuntary dismissal (and the passage of any time required to
appeal an involuntary dismissal), or binding written settlement agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, the Effective Date shall be no later than one hundred eighty (180) days from the
Agreement Date. Promptly after the Effective Date occurs; the Parties agree to cooperate in
causing an appropriate instrument to be executed and recorded against the Property
memorializing the Effective Date.
"Environmental Laws" means all federal, state, regional, county, municipal, and local
laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations which are in effect as of the Agreement Date,
and all federal, state, regional, county, municipal, and local laws, statutes, rules, ordinances,
rules, and regulations which may hereafter be enacted and which apply to the Property or any
part thereof, pertaining to the use, generation, storage, disposal, release, treatment, or removal of
any Hazardous Substances, including without limitation the following: the Comprehensive
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Environmental Response Compensation and Liability Act of 1980, 42 U.S.C. Sections 9601,
et seg., as amended ( "CERCLA "); the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976; 42 U.S.C. Sections 6901, et sec ., as amended
( "RC RA "); the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act of 1986, 42 U.S.C.
Sections 11001 et sea., as amended; the Hazardous Materials Transportation Act, 49 U.S.C.
Section 1801, et M., as amended; the Clean Air Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 7401 et se g., as
amended; the Clean Water Act, 33 U.S.C. Section 1251, et M., as amended; the Toxic
Substances Control Act, 15 U.S.C. Sections 2601 et seq., as amended; the Federal Insecticide,
Fungicide and Rodenticide Act, 7 U.S.C. Sections 136 et seq., as amended; the Federal Safe
Drinking Water Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 300f et sea., as amended; the Federal Radon and Indoor
Air Quality Research Act, 42 U.S.C. Sections 7401 et se q., as amended; the Occupational Safety
and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. Sections 651 et se q., as amended; and California Health and Safety
Code Section 25100, et SeMC .
"General Plan" shall mean City's 2006 General Plan adopted by the City Council on July
25, 2006, by Resolution No. 2006 -76, as amended through the Agreement Date but excluding
any amendment after the Agreement Date that impairs or restricts Owner's lights set forth in this
Agreement, unless such amendment is expressly authorized by this Agreement, is authorized by
Sections 8 or 9, or is specifically agreed to by Owner. The Land Use Plan of the Land Use
Element of the General Plan was approved by City voters in a general election on November 7,
2006.
"Hazardous Substances" means any toxic substance or waste, pollutant, hazardous
substance or waste, contaminant, special waste, industrial substance or waste, petroleum or
petroleum- derived substance or waste, or any toxic or hazardous constituent or additive to or
breakdown component from any such substance or waste, including without limitation any
substance, waste, or material regulated under or defined as "hazardous" or "toxic" under any
Environmental Law.
"Mortgage" shall mean a mortgage, deed of trust, sale and leaseback arrangement, or any
other form of conveyance in which the Property, or a part or interest in the Property; is pledged
as security and contracted for in good faith and for fair value.
"Mortgagee" shall mean the holder of a beneficial interest under a Mortgage or any
successor or assignee of the Mortgagee.
"Notice of Default" shall have the meaning ascribed in Section 8.1 of this Agreement.
"Owner" shall mean Golf Realty Fund, a California limited partnership and any successor
or assignee to all or any portion of the right, title, and interest of Golf Realty Fund
in and to ownership of all or a portion of the Property.
"Party" or "Parties" shall mean either City or Owner or both, as determined by the
context.
"Project" shall mean all on -site and off -site improvements that Owner is authorized
and /or required to construct with respect to each parcel of the Property, as provided in this
Agreement and the Development Regulations, as the same may be modified or amended from
time to time consistent with this Agreement and applicable law.
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"Pro ert " is described in Exhibit A and depicted on Exhibit B.
"Public Benefit Fee" shall have the meaning ascribed in Section 3.1 of this Agreement.
"Subsequent Development Approvals" shall mean all discretionary development and
building approvals that Owner is required to obtain to Develop the Project on and with respect to
the Property after the Agreement Date consistent with the Development Regulations.
"Term" shall have the meaning ascribed in Section 2.4 of this Agreement.
"Termination Date" and "Lot Termination Date" shall have the meaning ascribed in
Section 2.4 of this Agreement.
"Transfer" shall have the meaning ascribed in Section I 1 of this Agreement.
2. General Provisions.
2.1 Plan Consistency, Zoning Implementation.
This Agreement and the Development Regulations applicable to the Property are
consistent with the General Plan.
2.2 Binding Effect of Agreement.
The Property is hereby made subject to this Agreement. Development of the Property is
hereby authorized and shall be carried out in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
2.3 Owner Representations and Warranties Regarding Ownership of the Property and
Related Matters Pertaining to this Agreement.
Owner and each person executing this Agreement on behalf of Owner hereby represents
and warrants to City as follows: (i) Owner or any co -owner comprising Owner is a legal entity
that such entity is duly formed and existing and is authorized to do business in the State of
California; (ii) if Owner or any co -owner comprising Owner is a natural person that such natural
person has the legal right and capacity to execute this Agreement; (iii) that all actions required to
be taken by all persons and entities comprising Owner to enter into this Agreement have been
taken and that Owner has the legal authority to enter into this Agreement; (iv) that to the best of
Owner's - knowledge, Owner's entering into and performing its obligations. set forth in this
Agreement will not result in a violation of any obligation, contractual or otherwise, that Owner
or any person or entity comprising Owner has to any thud party; (v) that neither Owner nor any
co -owner comprising Owner is the subject of any voluntary or involuntary petition in
bankruptcy; and (vi) that to the best of Owner's knowledge, Owner has the authority and ability
to enter into or perform any of its obligations set forth in this Agreement.
2.4 Term.
The term of this Agreement (the "Tenn ") shall commence on the Effective Date and shall
terminate on the "Termination Date."
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Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this Agreement to the contrary, if either
Party reasonably determines that the Effective Date of this Agreement will not occur because (i)
the Adopting Ordinance or any of the Development Regulations approved on or before the
Agreement Date for the Project has /have been disapproved by City's voters at a referendum
election or (ii) a final non - appealable judgment is entered in a judicial action challenging the
validity or legality of the Adopting Ordinance, this Agreement, a coastal development permit for
the Project and /or any of the Development Regulations for the Project approved on or before the
Agreement Date such that this Agreement and /or any of such Development Regulations is /are
invalid and unenforceable in whole or in such a substantial part that the judgment substantially
impairs such Party's rights or substantially increases its obligations or risks hereunder or
thereunder, then such Party shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon delivery of a
written notice of termination to the other Party, in which event neither Party shall have any
further rights or obligations hereunder except that Owner's indemnity obligations set forth in
Article 10 shall remain in frill force and effect and shall be enforceable, and the Development
Regulations applicable to the Project and the Property only (but not those general Development
Regulations applicable to other properties in the City) shall similarly be null and void at such
time.
The Termination Date shall be the earliest of the following dates: (i) the tenth (10_th)
anniversary of the Effective Date, as said date may be extended in accordance with Section 5 of
this Agreement; (ii) such earlier date that this Agreement may be terminated in accordance with
Articles 5, 7, and /or Section 8.3 of this Agreement and /or Sections 65865.1 and /or 65868 of the
Development Agreement Statute; (iii) as to any separate legal lot within the Property (but not as
to the balance of the Property or the portion thereof that remains subject to this Agreement at
such time), upon the "Lot Termination Date" (defined below); or (iv) completion of the Project
in accordance with the terms of this Agreement, including Owner's complete satisfaction,
performance, and payment, as applicable, of all Development Exactions, the issuance of all
required final occupancy permits, and acceptance by City or applicable public agency(ies) or
private entity(ies) of all required offers of dedication.
As used herein, the tern "Lot Termination Date" for any separate legal lot within the
Property means the date on which all of the following conditions have been satisfied with respect
to said lot: (i) the lot has been finally subdivided and sold or leased (for a period longer than one
year), individually or in a "bulk" of four or fewer lots, to a member of the public or other
ultimate user; (ii) a final Certificate of Occupancy or "Release of Utilities" has been issued for
the building or buildings approved for construction on said lot.
Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this Agreement to the contrary, the
provisions set forth in Article 10 and Section 13.10 (as well as any other Owner obligations set
forth in this Agreement that are expressly written to survive the Termination Date) shall survive
the Termination Date of this Agreement.
3. Public Benefits.
3.1 Public Benefit Fee.
As consideration for City's approval and performance of its obligations set forth in this
Agreement, Owner shall pay to City a fee that shall be in addition to any other fee or charge to
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which the Property and the Project would otherwise be subject (lierein, the "Public Benefit Fee ")
in the sum of (i) Ninety -three thousand Dollars ($ 93,000 )
per each residential dwelling units; and (ii) Ten dollars ($10) per square foot of construction for
the proposed golf clubhouse]; and (iii) Ten dollars ($10) per square foot of new construction to
the existing tennis clubhouse, with the unpaid balance of said Public Benefit Fee increased on the
first January 1 following the Effective Date of this Agreement by the percentage increase in the
CPI Index between the Effective Date and said January I" date (the first "Adjustment Date ") and
thereafter with the unpaid balance of said Public Benefit Fee increased on each subsequent
January 1 during the Term of this Agreement (each, an "Adjustment Date ") by the percentage
increase in the CPI Index in the year prior to the applicable Adjustment Date. The amount of the
percentage increase in the CPI Index on the applicable Adjustment Dates shall in each instance
be calculated based on the then most recently available CPI Index figures such that, for example,
if the Effective Date of this Agreement falls on July 1 and the most recently available CPI Index
figure on the first Adjustment Date (January 1 of the following year) is the CPI Index for
November of the preceding year, the percentage increase in the CPI Index for that partial year (a
6 -month period) shall be calculated by comparing the CPI Index for November of the preceding
year with the CPI Index for May of the preceding year (a 6 -month period). In no event,
however, shall application of the CPI Index reduce the amount of the Public Benefit Fee (or
unpaid portion thereof) below the amount in effect prior to any applicable Adjustment Date.
Owner shall pay the Public Benefit Fee at the following time(s): (i) As to the residential dwelling
units, at the issuance of the building permit for each individual residential unit; and (ii) as to the
golf clubhouse and tennis clubhouse construction, at the time each building permit is issued to
Owner or on Owner's behalf. Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this Agreement to
the contrary, during the Term of this Agreement City shall not increase the Public Benefit Fee
except pursuant to the CPI hndex as stated in this Section 3.1. The Public Fee Benefit Fee shall
be calculated based on the total square feet of construction for the proposed golf clubhouse and
Owner shall not be entitled to any credit or offset to the Public Benefit Fee for any existing
buildings or structures. Owner acknowledges by its approval and execution of this Agreement
that it is voluntarily agreeing to pay the Public Benefit Fee, that its obligation to pay the Public
Benefit Fee is an essential term of this Agreement and is not severable from City's obligations
and Owner's vesting rights to be acquired hereunder, and that Owner expressly waives any
constitutional, statutory, or common law right it might have in the absence of this Agreement to
protest or challenge the payment of such fee on any ground whatsoever, including without
limitation pursuant to the Fifth and Fourteenth Amendments to the United States Constitution,
California Constitution Article I Section 19, the Mitigation Fee Act (California Government
Code Section 66000 et seq.), or otherwise. In addition to any other remedy set forth in this
Agreement for Owner's default, if Owner shall fail to timely pay any portion of the Public
Benefit Fee when due City shall have the right to withhold issuance of any further building
permits, occupancy permits, or other development or building permits for the Project.
3.2 Other Public Benefits.
If the City has entered into a separate Development Agreement with The Newport Beach Country Club,
Inc. (the "NBCC DA"), pertaining to the development of a golf clubhouse on the Property, this requirement
to pay a Public Benefit Fee for the construction of the golf clubhouse shall not apply to Owner, unless
Owner itself is seeking issuance of permits for the construction of the golf clubhouse.
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The development of the Project will include the addition of Visitor - Serving Uses
consistent with the City's Coastal Land Use Plan and will provide a unique amenity for those
visitors whose interests include tennis. It is anticipated that the Property will continue to host
numerous events of significant social and economic benefit to the City, its citizens, businesses
and charitable institutions.
4. Development of Project.
4.1 Applicable Regulations; Owner's Vested Rights and City's Reservation of
Discretion With Respect to Subsequent Development Ak rop vals.
Other than as expressly set forth in this Agreement, during the Term of this Agreement,
(i) Owner shall have the vested right to Develop the Project on and with respect to the Property
in accordance with the terms of the Development Regulations and this Agreement and (ii) City
shall not prohibit or prevent development of the Property on grounds inconsistent with the
Development Regulations or this Agreement. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing herein is
intended to limit or restrict City's discretion with respect to (i) review and approval requirements
contained in the Development Regulations, (ii) exercise of any discretionary authority City
retains under the Development Regulations, (iii) the approval, conditional approval, or denial of
any Subsequent Development Approvals applied for by Owner, or that are required, for
Development of the Project as of the Agreement Date provided that all such actions are
consistent with the Development Regulations, or (iv) any environmental approvals that may be
required under CEQA or any other federal or state law or regulation in conjunction with any
Subsequent Development Approvals that may be required for the Project, and in this regard, as to
future actions referred to in clauses (i) -(iv) of this sentence, City reserves its full discretion to the
same extent City would have such discretion in the absence of this Agreement. In addition, it is
understood and agreed that nothing in this Agreement is intended to vest Owner's rights with
respect to any laws, regulations, rules, or official policies of any other governmental agency or
public utility company with jurisdiction over the Property or the Project; or any applicable
federal or state laws, regulations, rules, or official policies that may be inconsistent with this
Agreement and that override or supersede the provisions set forth in this Agreement, and
regardless of whether such overriding or superseding laws, regulations, rules, or official policies
are adopted or applied to the Property or the Project prior or subsequent to the Agreement Date.
Owner has expended and will continue to expend substantial amounts of time and money
plamring and preparing for Development of the Project. Owner represents and City
acknowledges that Owner would not make these expenditures without this Agreement, and that
Owner is and will be making these expenditures in reasonable reliance upon its vested rights to
Develop the Project as set forth in this Agreement.
Owner may apply to City for permits or approvals necessary to modify or amend the
Development specified in the Development Regulations, provided that unless this Agreement
also is amended, the request does not propose an increase in the maximum density, intensity,
height, or size of proposed structures, or a change in use that generates more peak hour traffic or
more daily traffic. In addition, Owner may apply to City for approval of minor amendments to
existing tentative tract maps, tentative parcel maps, or associated conditions of approval,
consistent with City of Newport Beach Municipal Code section 19.12.090. This Agreement does
not constitute a promise or commitment by City to approve any such permit or approval, or to
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approve the same with or without any particular requirements or conditions, and City's discretion
with respect to such matters shall be the same as it would be in the absence of this Agreement.
4.2 No Conflicting Enactments.
Except to the extent City reserves its discretion as expressly set forth in this Agreement,
during the Term of this Agreement City shall not apply to the Project or the Property any
ordinance, policy, rule, regulation, or other measure relating to Development of the Project that
is enacted or becomes effective after the Agreement Date to the extent it conflicts with this
Agreement. This Section 4.2 shall not restrict City's ability to enact an ordinance, policy, rule,
regulation, or other measure applicable to the Project pursuant to California Government Code
Section 65866 consistent with the procedures specified in Section 4.3 of this Agreement. hi
Pardee Construction Co. v. City of Camarillo (1984) 37 Cal.3d 465, the California Supreme
Court held that a construction company was not exempt from a city's growth control ordinance
even though the city and construction company had entered into a consent judgment (tantamount
to a contract under California law) establishing the company's vested rights to develop its
property consistent with the zoning. The California Supreme Court reached this result because
the consent judgment failed to address the timing of development. The Parties intend to avoid
the result of the Pardee case by acknowledging and providing in this Agreement that Owner
shall have the vested right to Develop the Project on and with ,respect to the Property at the rate,
timing, and sequencing that Owner deems appropriate within the exercise of Owner's sole
subjective business judgment, provided that such Development occurs in accordance with this
Agreement and the Development Regulations, notwithstanding adoption by City's electorate of
an initiative to the contrary after the Agreement Date. No City moratorium or other similar
limitation relating to the rate, timing, or sequencing of the Development of all or any part of the
Project and whether enacted by initiative or another method, affecting subdivision maps,
building permits, occupancy certificates, or other entitlement to use, shall apply to the Project to
the extent such moratorium or other similar 1unitation restricts Owner's vested rights in this
Agreement or otherwise conflicts with the express provisions of this Agreement.
4.3 Reservations of Authority.
Notwithstanding any other provision set forth in this Agreement to the contrary, the laws,
rules, regulations, and official policies set forth in this Section 4.3 shall apply to and govern the
Development of the Project on and with respect to the Property.
4.3.1 Procedural Regulations. Procedural regulations relating to hearing bodies,
petitions, applications, notices, findings, records, hearings, reports, recommendations, appeals,
and any other matter of procedure shall apply to the Property, provided that such procedural
regulations are adopted and applied City -wide or to all other properties similarly situated in City.
4.3.2 Processing and Permit Fees. City shall have the right to charge and Owner
shall be required to pay all applicable processing and permit fees to cover the reasonable cost to
City of processing and reviewing applications and plans for any required Subsequent
Development Approvals, building permits, excavation and grading permits, encroachment
permits, and the like, for performing necessary studies and reports in connection therewith,
inspecting the work constructed or installed by or on behalf of Owner, and monitoring
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compliance with any requirements applicable to Development of the Project, all at the rates in
effect at the time fees are due.
4.3.3 Consistent Future City Regulations. City ordinances, resolutions,
regulations, and official policies governing Development which do not conflict with the
Development Regulations, or with respect to such regulations that do conflict, where Owner has
consented in writing to the regulations, shall apply to the Property.
4.3.4 Development Exactions Applicable to Property. During the Term of this
Agreement, Owner shall be required to satisfy and pay all Development Exactions at the time
performance or payment is due to the same extent and in the same amount(s) that would apply to
Owner and the Project in the absence of this Agreement; provided, however, that to the extent
the scope and extent of a particular Development Exaction (excluding any development impact
fee) for the Project has been established and fixed by City in the conditions of approval for any
of the Development Regulations approved on or before the Agreement Date City shall not alter,
increase, or modify said Development Exaction in a manner that is inconsistent with such
Development Regulations without Owner's prior written consent or as may be otherwise
required pursuant to overriding federal or state laws or regulations (Section 4.3.5 hereinbelow).
In addition, nothing in this Agreement is intended or shall be deemed to vest Owner against the
obligation to pay any of the following (which are not included within the definition of
"Development Exactions ") in the full amount that would apply in the absence of this Agreement:
(i) City's nonnal fees for processing, enviromnental assessment and review, tentative tract and
parcel map review, plan checking, site review and approval, administrative review, building
permit, grading permit, inspection, and similar fees imposed to recover City's costs associated
with processing, reviewing, and inspecting project applications, plans, and specifications; (ii)
fees and charges levied by any other public agency, utility, district, or joint powers authority,
regardless of whether City collects those fees and charges; or (iii) community facility district
special taxes or special district assessments or similar assessments, business license fees, bonds
or other security required for public improvements, transient occupancy taxes, sales taxes,
property taxes, sewer lateral connection fees, water service connection fees, new water meter
fees, and the Property Development Tax payable under Chapter 3.12 of City's Municipal Code.
4.3.5 Overriding Federal and State Laws and Regulations. Federal and state
laws and regulations that override Owner's vested rights set forth in this Agreement shall apply
to the Property, together with any City ordinances, resolutions, regulations, and official policies
that are necessary to enable City to comply with the provisions of any such overriding federal or
state laws and regulations, provided that (i) Owner does not waive its right to challenge or
contest the validity of any such purportedly overriding federal, state, or City law or regulation;
and (ii) upon the discovery of any such overriding federal, state, or City law or regulation that
prevents or precludes compliance with any provision of this Agreement, City or Owner shall
provide to the other Party a written notice identifying the federal, state, or City law or regulation,
together with a copy of the law or regulation and a brief written statement of the conflict(s)
between that law or regulation and the provisions of this Agreement. Promptly thereafter City
and Owner shall meet and confer in good faith in a reasonable attempt to deternine whether a
modification or suspension of this Agreement, in whole or in part, is necessary to comply with
such overriding federal, state, or City law or regulation. In such negotiations, City and Owner
agree to preserve the terms of this Agreement and the rights of Owner as derived fom this
Agreement to the maximum feasible extent while resolving the conflict. City agrees to cooperate
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with Owner at no cost to City in resolving the conflict in a mamrer which minimizes any
financial impact of the conflict upon Owner. City also agrees to process in a prompt manner
Owner's proposed changes to this Agreement, the Project and any of the Development
Regulations as may be necessary to comply with such overriding federal, state, or City law or
regulation; provided, however, that the approval of such changes by City shall be subject to the
discretion of City, consistent with this Agreement.
4.3.6 Public Health and Safety. Any City ordinance, resolution, rule, regulation,
program, or official policy that is necessary to protect persons on the Property or in the
immediate vicinity from conditions dangerous to their health or safety, as reasonably determined
by City, shall apply to the Property, even though the application of the ordinance, resolution, rule
regulation, program, or official policy would result in the impairment of Owner's vested rights
under this Agreement.
4.3.7 Uniform Building Standards. Existing and future building and building -
related standards set forth in (lie uniform codes adopted and amended by City from time to time,
including building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, housing, swimming pool, and fire codes,
and any modifications and amendments thereof shall all apply to the Project and the Property to
the same extent that the same would apply in the absence of this Agreement.
4.3.8 Public Works Improvements. To the extent Owner constructs or installs
any public improvements, works, or facilities, the City standards in effect for such public
improvements, works, or facilities at the time of City's issuance of a permit, license, or other
authorization for construction or installation of same shall apply.
4.3.9 No Guarantee or Reservation of Utility Capacity. Notwithstanding any
other provision set forth in this Agreement to the contrary, nothing in this Agreement is intended
or shall be interpreted to require City to guarantee or reserve to or for the benefit of Owner or the
Property any utility capacity, service, or facilities that may be needed to serve the Project,
whether domestic or reclaimed water service, sanitary sewer transmission or wastewater
treatment capacity, downstream drainage capacity, or otherwise, and City shall have the right to
limit or restrict Development of the Project if and to the extent that City reasonably determines
that inadequate utility capacity exists to adequately serve the Project at the time Development is
scheduled to commence.
4.4 Tentative Subdivision Maus.
City agrees that Owner may file and process new and existing vesting tentative maps for
the Property consistent with California Government Code sections 66498.1- 66498.9 and City of
Newport Beach Municipal Code chapter 19.20. Pursuant to the applicable provision of the
California Subdivision Map Act (California Government Code section 66452.6(a)), the life of
any tentative subdivision map approved for the Properly, whether designated a "vesting tentative
map" or otherwise, shall be extended for the Term of this Agreement.
5. Amendment or Cancellation of Agreement
Other than modifications of thus Agreement under Section 83 of this Agreement, this
Agreement may be amended or canceled in whole or in part only by mutual written and executed
consent of the Parties in compliance with California Government Code section 65868 and City of
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Newport Beach Municipal Code section 15.45.060 or by unilateral termination by City in the
event of an uncured default of Owner.
6. Enforcement
Unless this Agreement is amended, canceled, modified, or suspended as authorized
herein or pursuant to California Government Code section 65869.5, this Agreement shall be
enforceable by either Party despite any change in any applicable general or specific plan, zoning,
subdivision, or building regulation or other applicable ordinance or regulation adopted by City
(including by City's electorate) that purports to apply to any or all of the Property.
7. Annual Review of Owner's Compliance With Agreement.
7.1 General.
City shall review this Agreement once during every twelve (12) month period following
the Effective Date for compliance with the terns of this Agreement as provided in Government
Code Section 65865.1. Owner (including any successor to the owner executing this Agreement
on or before the Agreement Date) shall pay City a reasonable fee in an amount City may
reasonably establish from time to time to cover the actual and necessary costs for the annual
review. City's failure to timely provide or conduct an annual review shall not constitute a
Default hereunder by City.
7.2 Owner Obligation to Demonstrate Good Faith Compliance.
During each <uumal review by City, Owner is required to demonstrate good faith
compliance with the terms of the Agreement. Owner agrees to furnish such evidence of good
faith compliance as City, in the reasonable exercise of its discretion, may require, thirty (30) days
prior to each anniversary of the Effective Date during the Term.
7.3 Procedure.
The City Council of City shall conduct a duly noticed hearing and shall determine, on the
basis of substantial evidence, whether or not Owner has, for the period under review, complied
with the terms of this Agreement. If the City Council finds that Owner has so complied, the
annual review shall be concluded. If the City Council finds, on the basis of substantial evidence,
that Owner has not so complied, written notice shall be sent to Owner by first class mail of the
City Council's finding of non - compliance, and Owner shall be given at least ten (10) days to
cure any noncompliance that relates to the payment of money and thirty (30) days to cure any
other type of noncompliance. If a cure not relating to the payment of money cannot be
completed within thirty (30) days for reasons which are beyond the control of Owner, Owner
must commence the cure within such thirty (30) days and diligently pursue such cure to
completion. If Owner fails to cure such noncompliance within the time(s) set forth above, such
failure shall be considered to be a Default and City shall be entitled to exercise the remedies set
forth in Article 8 below.
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7.4 Annual Review a Non - Exclusive Means for Determining and Requiring Cure of
Owner's Default.
The amoral review procedures set forth in this Article 7 shall not be. the exclusive means
for City to identify a Default by Owner or limit City's rights or remedies for any such Default.
8. Events of Default.
8.1 General Provisions.
hi the event of any material default, breach, or violation of the terms of this Agreement
( "Default "), the Party alleging a Default shall have the right to deliver a written notice (each, a
"Notice of Default ") to the defaulting Party. The Notice of Default shall specify the nature of the
alleged Default and a reasonable manner and sufficient period of time (ten (10) days if the
Default relates to the failure to timely make a monetary payment due hereunder and not less than
thirty (30) days in the event of non - monetary Defaults) in which the Default must be cured (the
"Cure Period "). During the Cure Period, the Party charged shall not be considered in Default for
the purposes of termination of this Agreement or institution of legal proceedings. If the alleged
Default is cured within the Cure Period, then the Default thereafter shall be deemed not to exist.
If a non - monetary Default cannot be cured during the Cure Period with the exercise of
commercially reasonable diligence, the defaulting Party must promptly commence to cure as
quickly as possible, and in no event later than thirty (30) days after it receives the Notice of
Default, and thereafter diligently pursue said cure to completion.
8.2 Default by Owner.
If Owner is alleged to have committed a non - monetary Default and it disputes the
claimed Default, it may make a written request for an appeal hearing before the City Council
within ten (10) days of receiving the Notice of Default, and a public hearing shall be scheduled at
the next available City Council meeting to consider Owner's appeal of the Notice of Default.
Failure to appeal a Notice of Default to the City Council within the ten (10) day period shall
waive any right to a hearing oil the claimed Default. If Owner's appeal of the Notice of Default
is timely and in good faith but after a public hearing of Owner's appeal the City Council
concludes that Owner is in Default as alleged in the Notice of Default, the accrual date for
commencement of the thirty (30) day Cure Period provided in Section 8.1 shall be extended until
the City Council's denial of Owner's appeal is communicated to Owner.
8.3 City's Option to Terminate Agreement.
In the event of an alleged Owner Default, City may not terminate this Agreement without
first delivering a written Notice of Default and providing Owner with the opportunity to cure the
Default withinn the Cure Period, as provided in Section 8.1, and complying with Section 8.2 if
Owner timely appeals any Notice of Default with respect to a non - monetary Default. A
termination of this Agreement by City shall be valid only if good cause exists and is supported
by evidence presented to the City Council at or in connection with a duly noticed public hearing
to establish the existence of a Default. The validity of any termination may be judicially
challenged by Owner. Any such judicial challenge must be brought within thirty (30) days of
service on Owner, by first class mail, postage prepaid, of written notice of termination by City or
a written notice of City's determination of all appeal of the Notice of Default as provided in
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Section 8.2. It is the intention of the Parties that, while the City Council may declare a default
and initiate termination of this Agreement on the basis of substantial evidence in the
administrative record, if the declaration of default is contested in court, the court will review the
default claim de novo and base its decision on whether the preponderance of evidence supports
the City Council's finding of breach.
8.4 Default by City.
If Owner alleges a City Default and alleges that the City has not cured the Default within
the Cure Period, Owner may pursue any equitable remedy available to it under this Agreement,
including, without limitation, an action for a writ of mandamus, injunctive relief, or specific
performance of City's obligations set forth in this Agreement. Upon a City Default, any
resulting delays in Owner's performance hereunder shall neither be a Owner Default nor
constitute grounds for termination or cancellation of this Agreement by City and shall, at
Owner's option (and provided Owner delivers written notice to City within thirty (30) days of
the commencement of the alleged City Default), extend the Term for a period equal to the length
of the delay.
8.5 Waiver.
Failure or delay by either Party in delivering a Notice of Default shall not waive that
Party's right to deliver a future Notice of Default of the same or any other Default,
8.6 Specific Performance Remedy..
Due to (lie size, nature, and scope of the Project, it will not be practical or possible to
restore the Property to its pre - existing condition once implementation of this Agreement has
begun. After such implementation, both Owner and City may be foreclosed from other choices
they may have had to plan for the development of the Property, to utilize the Property or provide
for other benefits and alternatives. Owner and City have invested significant time and resources
and performed extensive planning and processing of the Project in agreeing to the terms of this
Agreement and will be investing even more significant time and resources in implementing the
Project in reliance upon the terns of this Agreement. It is not possible to determine the sum of
money which would adequately compensate Owner or City for such efforts. For the above
reasons, City and Owner agree Unat damages would not be an adequate remedy if either City or
Owner fails to carry out its obligations under this Agreement. Therefore, specific performance
of this Agreement is necessary to compensate Owner if City fails to carry out its obligations
under this Agreement or to compensate City if Owner falls to carry out its obligations under this
Agreement.
8.7 Monetary Damages.
The Parties agree that monetary damages shall not be an available remedy for either Party
for a Default hereunder by the other Party; provided, however, that (i) nothing in this Section 8.7
is intended or shall be interpreted to limit or restrict City's right to recover the Public Benefit
Fees due from Owner as set forth herein; and (ii) nothing in this Section 8.7 is intended or shall
be interpreted to limit or restrict Owner's indemnity obligations set forth in Article 10 or the
right of the prevailing Party in any Action to recover its litigation expenses, as set forth in
Section 8.10.
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8.8 Additional City Remedy for Owner's Default.
In the event of any Default by Owner, in addition to any other remedies which may be
available to City, whether legal or equitable, City shall be entitled to receive and retain any
Development Exactions applicable to the Project or (lie Property, including any fees, grants,
dedications, or improvements to public property which it may have received prior to Owner's
Default without recourse fi•om Owner or its successors or assigns.
8.9 No Personal Liability of City Officials, Employees, or Agents.
No City official, employee, or agent shall have any personal liability hereunder for a
Default by City of any of its obligations set forth in this Agreement.
8.10 Recovery of Legal Expenses by Prevailing Party in Any Action.
In any judicial proceeding, arbitration, or mediation (collectively, an "Action ") between
the Parties that seeks to enforce the provisions of this Agreement or arises out of this Agreement,
the prevailing Party shall recover all of its actual and reasonable costs and expenses, regardless
of whether they would be recoverable tinder California Code of Civil Procedure section 1033.5
or California Civil Code section 1717 in the absence of this Agreement. These costs and
expenses include expert witness fees, attorneys' fees, and costs of investigation and preparation
before initiation of the Action. The right to recover these costs and expenses shall accrue upon
initiation of the Action, regardless of whether the Action is prosecuted to a final judgment or
decision.
9. Force Maieure.
Neither Party shall be deemed to be in Default where failure or delay in performance of
any of its obligations under this Agreement is caused, through no fault of the Party whose
performance is prevented or delayed, by floods, earthquakes, other acts of God, fires, wars, riots
or similar hostilities, strikes or other labor difficulties, state or federal regulations, or court
actions. Except as specified above, nonperformance shall not be excused because of the act or
omission of a third person. In no event shall the occurrence of an event of force majeure operate
to extend the Temn of this Agreement. hn addition, in no event shall the time for performance of
a monetary obligation, including without limitation Owner's obligation to pay Public Benefit
Fees, be extended pursuant to this Section.
10. Indenmity Obligations of Owner.
10.1 Indemnity Arising From Acts or Omissions of Owner.
Owner shall inderm3ify, defend, and hold harmless City and City's officials, employees,
agents, attorneys, and contractors (collectively, the "City's Affiliated Parties ") from and against
all suits, claims, liabilities, losses, damages, penalties, obligations, and expenses (including but
not limited to attorneys' fees and costs) (collectively, a "Claim ") that may arise, directly or
indirectly, from the acts, omissions, or operations of Owner or Owner's agents, contractors,
subcontractors, agents, or employees in the course of Development of the Project or any other
activities of Owner relating to the Property or pursuant to this Agreement. City shall have the
right to select and retain counsel to defend any Claim filed against City and /or any of City's
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Affiliated Parties, and Owner shall pay the reasonable cost for defense of any Claim. The
indemnity provisions in this Section 10.1 shall commence on the Agreement Date, regardless of
whether the Effective Date occurs, and shall survive the Termination Date.
10.2 Third Party Litigation.
In addition to its indemnity obligations set forth in Section 10.1, Owner shall indemnify,
defend, and hold harmless City and City's Affiliated Parties from and against any Claim against
City or City's Affiliated Parties seeking to attack, set aside, void, or amml the approval of this
Agreement, the Adopting Ordinance, any of the Development Regulations for the Project
(including without limitation any actions taken pursuant to CEQA with respect thereto), any
Subsequent Development Approval, or the approval of any permit granted pursuant to this
Agreement. Said indemnity obligation shall include payment of attorney's fees, expert witness
fees, and court costs. City shall promptly notify Owner of any such Claim and City shall
cooperate with Owner in the defense of such Claim. If City fails to promptly notify Owner of
such Claim, Owner shall not be responsible to indemnify, defend, and hold City harmless from
such Claim until Owner is so notified and if City fails to cooperate in the defense of a Claim
Owner shall not be responsible to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City during the period
that City so fails to cooperate or for any losses attributable thereto. City shall be entitled to
retain separate counsel to represent City against the Claim and the City's defense costs for its
separate counsel shall be included in Owner's indemnity obligation, provided that such counsel
shall reasonably cooperate with Owner in an effort to minimize the total litigation expenses
incurred by Owner. In the event either City or Owner recovers any attorney's fees, expert
witness fees, costs, interest, or other amounts from the party or parties asserting the Claim,
Owner shall be entitled to retain the same (provided it has fully performed its indemnity
obligations hereunder). The indemnity provisions in this Section 10.2 shall commence on the
Agreement Date, regardless of whether the Effective Date occurs, and shall survive the
Termination Date.
10.3 Environmental Indemnity.
In addition to its indemnity obligations set forth in Section 10.1, from and after the
Agreement Date Owner shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless City and City's Affiliated
Parties from and against any and all Claims for personal injury or death, property damage,
economic loss, statutory penalties or fines, and damages of any kind or nature whatsoever,
including without limitation attorney's fees, expert witness fees, and costs, based upon or arising
from any of the following: (i) the actual or alleged presence of any Hazardous Substance on or
under any of the Property in violation of any applicable Environmental Law; (ii) the actual or
alleged migration of any Hazardous Substance from the Property through the soils or
groundwater to a location or locations off of the Property; and (iii) the storage, handling,
transport, or disposal of any Hazardous Substance on, to, or from the Property and any other area
disturbed, graded, or developed by Owner in connection with Owner's Development of the
Project. The foregoing indemnity obligations shall not apply to any Hazardous Substance placed
or stored on a separate legal lot within the Property after the Lot Termination Date for said lot, as
provided in Section 2.4 of this Agreement. The indemnity provisions in this Section 10.3 shall
commence on the Agreement Date, regardless of whether the Effective Date occurs, and shall
survive the Termination Date.
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11. Assignment.
Owner shall have the right to sell, transfer, or assign (hereinafter, collectively, a
"Transfer ") Owner's fee interest in to the Property, in whole or in part, to any person,
partnership, joint venture, firm, or corporation (which successor, as of the effective date of the
Transfer, shall become the "Owner" under this Agreement) at any time fi•om the Agreement Date
until the Termination Date; provided, however, that no such Transfer shall violate the provisions
of the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66410 et seg.) or City's local
subdivision ordinance and any such Transfer shall include the assignment and assumption of
Owner's rights, duties, and obligations set forth in or arising under this Agreement "as to the
Property or the portion thereof so Transferred and shall be made in strict compliance with the
following conditions precedent: (i) no transfer or assignment of any of Owner's rights or interest
under this Agreement shall be made unless made together with the Transfer of all or a part of the
Property; and (ii) prior to the effective date of any proposed Transfer, Owner (as transferor) shall
notify City, in writing, of such proposed Transfer and deliver to City a written assignment and
assumption, executed in recordable form by the transferring and successor Owner and in a form
subject to the reasonable approval of the City Attorney of City (or designee), pursuant to which
the transferring Owner assigns to the successor Owner and the successor Owner assumes from
the transferring Owner all of the rights and obligations of the transferring Owner with respect to
the Property or portion thereof to be so Transferred, including in the case of a partial Transfer the
obligation to perform such obligations that must be performed off of the portion of the Property
so Transferred that are a condition precedent to the successor Owner's right to develop the
portion of the Property so Transferred.
Notwithstanding any Transfer, the transferring Owner shall continue to be jointly and
severally liable to City, together with the successor Owner, to perform all of the transferred
obligations set forth in or arising under this Agreement unless the transferring Owner is given a
release in writing by City, which release shall be only with respect to the portion of the Property
so Transferred in the event of a partial Transfer. City shall provide such a release upon the
transferring Owner's full satisfaction of all of the following conditions: (i) the transferring
Owner no longer has a legal or equitable interest in the portion of the Property so Transferred
other than as a beneficiary under a deed of trust; (ii) the transferring Owner is not then in Default
under this Agreement and no condition exists that with the passage of time or the giving of
notice, or both, would constitute a Default hereunder; (iii) the transferring Owner has provided
City with the notice and the fully executed written and recordable assignment and assumption
agreement required as set forth in the first paragraph of this Section 11; and (iv) the successor
Owner either (A) provides City with substitute security equivalent to any security previously
provided by the transferring Owner to City to secure performance of the successor Owner's
obligations hereunder with respect to the Property or the portion of the Property so Transferred
or (B) if the transferred obligation in question is not a secured obligation, the successor Owner
either provides security reasonably satisfactory to City or otherwise demonstrates to City's
reasonable satisfaction that the successor Owner has the financial resources or commitments
available to perform the transferred obligation at the time and in the manner required under this
Agreement and the Development Regulations for the Project.
12. Mortgagee Rights.
12.1 Encumbrances on Property.
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The Parties agree that this Agreement shall not prevent or limit Owner in any manner
from encumbering the Property, any part of the Property, or any improvements on the Property
with any Mortgage securing financing with respect to the construction, development, use, or
operation of the Project.
12.2 Mortgagee Protection.
This Agreement shall be superior and senior to the lien of any Mortgage. Nevertheless,
no breach of this Agreement shall defeat, render invalid, diminish, or impair the lien of any
Mortgage made in good faith and for value. Any acquisition or acceptance of title or any right or
interest in the Property or part of the Property by a Mortgagee (whether due to foreclosure,
trustee's sale, deed in lieu of foreclosure, lease termination, or otherwise) shall be subject to all
of the terns and conditions of this Agreement. Any Mortgagee who takes title to the Property or
any part of the Property shall be entitled to the benefits arising under this Agreement.
12.3 Mortgagee Not Obligated.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 12.3, a Mortgagee will not have any
obligation or duty under the terms of this Agreement to perform the obligations of Owner or
other affirmative covenants of Owner, or to guarantee this performance except that: (i) the
Mortgagee shall have no right to develop the Project under the Development Regulations without
ftilly complying with the terms of this Agreement; and (ii) to the extent that any covenant to be
performed by Owner is a condition to the performance of a covenant by City, that performance
shall continue to be a condition precedent to City's performance.
12.4 Notice of Default to Mortgagee; Right of Mortgagee to Cure.
Each Mortgagee shall, upon written request to City, be entitled to receive written notice
from City of: (i) the results of the periodic review of compliance specified in Article 7 of this
Agreement, and (ii) any default by Owner of its obligations set forth in this Agreement.
Each Mortgagee shall have a further right, but not an obligation, to cure the Default
within ten (10) days after receiving a Notice of Default with respect to a monetary Default and
within thirty (30) days after receiving a Notice of Default with respect to a non- monetary
Default. If the Mortgagee can only remedy or cur a non - monetary Default by obtaining
possession of the Property, then the Mortgagee shall have the right to seek to obtain possession
with diligence and continuity through a receiver or otherwise, and to remedy or cure the non -
monetary Default within thirty (30) days after obtaining possession and, except in case of
emergency or to protect the public health or safety, City may not exercise any of its judicial
remedies set forth in this Agreement to terminate or substantially alter the rights of the
Mortgagee until expiration of the thirty (30) -day period. In the case of a non- monetary Default
that cannot with diligence be remedied or cured within thirty (30) days, the Mortgagee shall have
additional time as is reasonably necessary to remedy or cure the Default, provided the Mortgagee
promptly commences to cure the non - monetary Default within thirty (30) days and diligently
prosecutes the cure to completion.
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13. Miscellaneous Terns.
13.1 Notices.
Any notice or demand that shall be required or permitted by law or any provision of this
Agreement shall be in writing. If the notice or demand will be served upon a Party, it either shall
be personally delivered to the Party; deposited in the United States mail, certified, return receipt
requested, and postage prepaid; or delivered by a reliable courier service that provides a receipt
showing date and time of delivery with courier charges prepaid. The notice or demand shall be
addressed as follows:
TO CITY: City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Post Office Box 1768
Newport Beach, California 92663 -3884
Attn: City Manager
With a copy to: City Attorney
City of Newport Beach
3300 Newport Boulevard
Post Office Box 1768
Newport Beach, California 92663 -3884
TO OWNER: Golf Realty Fund
One Upper Newport Plaza
Newport Beach, California 92660
Attn: Robert O Hill
With a copy to: Tim Paone
Theodora Oringher PC
535 Anton Boulevard, Ninth Floor
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Either Party may change the address stated in this Section 13.1 by delivering notice to the
other Party in the manner provided in this Section 13. 1, and thereafter notices to such Party shall
be addressed and submitted to the new address. Notices delivered in accordance with this
Agreement shall be deemed to be delivered upon the earlier of: (i) the date received or (iii) three
business days after deposit in the mail as provided above.
13.2 Project as Private Undertaking,
The Development of the Project is a private undertaking. Neither Party is acting as the
agent of the other in any respect, and each Party is an independent contracting entity with respect
to the terms, covenants, and conditions set forth in this Agreement. This Agreement forms no
partnership, joint venture, or other association of any kind. The only relationship between the
Parties is that of a government entity regulating the Development of private property by the
owner of the property.
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13.3 Cooperation.
Each Party shall cooperate with and provide reasonable assistance to the other Party to
the extent consistent with and necessary to implement this Agreement. Upon the request of a
Party at any time, the other Party shall promptly execute, with acknowledgement or affidavit if
reasonably required, and file or record the required instruments and writings and take any actions
as may be reasonably necessary to implement this Agreement or to evidence or consummate the
transactions contemplated by this Agreement.
13.4 Estoppel Certificates.
At any time, either Party may deliver written notice to the other Party requesting that that
Party certify in writing that, to the best of its knowledge: (i) this Agreement is in frill force and
effect and is binding on the Party; (ii) this Agreement has not been amended or modified either
orally or in writing or, if this Agreement has been amended, the Party providing the certification
shall identify the amendments or modifications; and (iii) the requesting Party is not in Default in
the performance of its obligations under this Agreement and no event or situation has occurred
that with the passage of time or the giving of Notice or both would constitute a Default or, if
such is not the case, then the other Party shall describe the nature and amount of the actual or
prospective Default.
The Party requested to furnish an estoppel certificate shall execute and return the
certificate within thirty (30) days following receipt. Requests for the City to furnish an estoppel
certificate shall include reimbursement for all administrative costs incurred by the City including
reasonable attorneys fees incurred by the City in furnishing an estoppels certificate.
13.5 Rules of Construction.
The singular includes the plural; the masculine and neuter include the feminine; "shall" is
mandatory; and "may" is permissive.
13.6 Time Is of the Essence.
Time is of the essence regarding each provision of this Agreement as to which time is an
element.
13.7 Waiver.
The failure by a Party to insist upon the strict performance of any of the provisions of this
Agreement by the other Party, and failure by a Party to exercise its rights upon a Default by the
other Party, shall not constitute a waiver of that Party's right to demand strict compliance by the
other Party in the future.
13.8 Counterparts.
This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall be
identical and may be introduced in evidence or used for any other purpose without any other
counterpart, but all of which shall together constitute one and the same agreement.
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13.9 Entire Agreement.
This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties and supersedes all
prior agreements and understandings, both written and oral, between the Parties with respect to
the subject matter addressed in this Agreement.
13.10 Severability.
The Parties intend that each and every obligation of the Parties is interdependent and
interrelated with the other, and if any provision of this Agreement or the application of the
provision to any Party or circumstances shall be held invalid or unenforceable to any extent, it is
the intention of the Parties that the remainder of this Agreement or the application of the
provision to persons or circumstances shall be rendered invalid or unenforceable. The Parties
intend that neither Party shall receive any of the benefits of the Agreement without the full
performance by such Party of all of its obligations provided for under this Agreement. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Parties intend that Owner shall not receive any of the
benefits of this Agreement if any of Owner's obligations are rendered void or unenforceable as
the result of any third party litigation, and City shall be free to exercise its legislative discretion
to amend or repeal the Development Regulations applicable to the Property and Owner shall
cooperate as required, despite this Agreement, should third party litigation result in the
nonperformance of Owner's obligations under this Agreement. The provisions of this Section
13.10 shall apply regardless of whether the Effective Date occurs and after the Termination Date.
13.11 Construction.
This Agreement has been drafted after negotiation and revision. Both City and Owner
are sophisticated parties who were represented by independent counsel throughout the
negotiations or City and Owner had the opportunity to be so represented and voluntarily chose to
not be so represented. City and Owner each agree and acknowledge that the terms of this
Agreement are fair and reasonable, taking into account their respective purposes, terns, and
conditions. This Agreement shall therefore be construed as a whole consistent with its fair
meaning and applicable principle or presumptions of contract construction or interpretation, if
any, shall be used to construe the whole or any part of this Agreement in favor of or against
either Party.
13.12 Successors and Assigns; Constructive Notice and Acceptance.
The burdens of this Agreement shall be binding upon, and the benefits of this Agreement
shall inure to, all successors in interest to the Parties to this Agreement. All provisions of this
Agreement shall be enforceable as equitable servitudes and constitute covenants rumiing with the
land. Each covenant to do or refrain from doing some act hereunder with regard to Development
of the Property: (i) is for the benefit of and is a burden upon every portion of the Property; (ii)
runs with the Property and each portion thereof; and (iii) is binding upon each Party and each
successor in interest during its ownership of the Property or any portion thereof. Every person or
entity who now or latei owns or acquires any right, title, or interest in any part of the Project or
the Property is and shall be conclusively deemed to have consented and agreed to every
provision of this Agreement. This Section 13.12 applies regardless of whether the instrument by
which such person or entity acquires the interest refers to or acknowledges this Agreement and
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regardless of whether such person or entity has expressly entered into an assignment and
assumption agreement as provided for in Section 11.
13.13 No Third Party Beneficiaries.
The only Parties to this Agreement are City and Owner. This Agreement does not
involve any third party beneficiaries, and it is not intended and shall not be construed to benefit
or be enforceable by any other person or entity.
13.14 Applicable Law and Venue.
This Agreement shall be construed and enforced consistent with the internal laws of the
State of California, without regard to conflicts of law principles. Any action at law or in equity
arising under this Agreement or brought by any Patty for the purpose of enforcing, construing, or
determining the validity of any provision of this Agreement shall be filed and tried in the
Superior Court of the County of Orange, State of California, or the United States District Court
for the Central District of California. The Parties waive all provisions of law providing for the
removal or change of venue to any other court.
13.15 Section headings.
All section headings and subheadings are inserted for convenience only and shall not
affect construction or interpretation of this Agreement.
13.16 Incorporation of Recitals and Exhibits.
All of the Recitals are incorporated into this Agreement by this reference. Exhibits A and
B are attached to this Agreement and incorporated by this reference as follows:
EXHIBIT
DESCRIPTION
DESIGNATION
A
Legal Description of Property
B
Depiction of the Property
13.17 Recordation.
The City Clerk of City shall record this Agreement and any amendment, modification, or
cancellation of this Agreement in the Office of the County Recorder of the County of Orange
within the period required by California Government Code section 65868.5 and City of Newport
Beach Municipal Code section 15.45.090. The date of recordation of this Agreement shall not
modify or amend the Effective Date or the Termination Date.
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SIGNATURE PAGE TO
ZONING IMPLEMENTATION AND PUBLIC BENEFIT SPACE AGREEMENT
"OWNER"
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
On , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State,
personally appeared and , personally known
to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities and that by their signature on the
instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the
instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for
said County and State
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF ORANGE
On , before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said State,
personally appeared and , personally known
to me to be the persons whose names are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged
to me that they executed the same in their authorized capacities and that by their signature on the
instrument the persons, or the entity upon behalf of which the persons acted, executed the
instrument.
Witness my hand and official seal.
Notary Public in and for
said County and State
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EXHIBIT A
LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY
The Tennis Club:
Parcel 1 and Parcel 2 of Parcel Map 94 -102, in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange,
State of California, as per Map filed in Book 316, Pages 3 to 6, inclusive, of Parcel Maps, in the
office of the County Recorder of Orange County.
The Golf Club:
Parcel 1 of Parcel Map No. 79 -704, in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of
California, as per Map filed in Book 152, Pages 17 to 20, inclusive, of Parcel Maps, in the office
of the County Recorder of Orange County.
Parcel 3 of Parcel Map No. 79 -704, in the City of Newport Beach, County of Orange, State of
California, as per Map filed in Book 152, Pages 17 to 20, inclusive, of Parcel Maps, in the Office
of the County Recorder of Orange County.
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