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Draft Downtown Specific Plan - May 1982
. H , D DA �Nf 1 DOWNTOWN SPECIFIC FLAN oaoo i • O e CITY OF Hl1NTINGTON BEACH DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES r PLANNING DIVISION MAY,' S82 I . I CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH CITY COUNCIL ROOERT P.MANCIC.Jr..Mayor CON MwALLMTER.M.yor Pro Ton t RUTH B.BAILEY RUT"FINLEY JACK KELLY RON PATTINEON JOHN THOMIAS CHARLES W.THOMPSON.CRY A/iaM+iKntor PLANNING COMMISIRON GRACE H.WINCHELL,Chmiffm TIM PAONE.Vke4:hirman FRANK P.HIOOINi BEVIALY J.KENLFICK MARCUE PORTER CAN MAHAFFEY JEAN SCHUMACHER c i I • DOWNT0:1N SPECIFIC PLAN i i CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PLANNING DIVISION May, 1982 • r r K-j'. `4:r•Zy!4Zws+.. •m....+-ycn ....,..._..................-..,..r.Kv..a:-�.-:..�i, ...'r"..c..r..v•«.+ ++✓.r.s.+w..Y._.._.._ .._„�..,.....�py;. Table of Contents PAGE 1.0 Introduction I 1.1 Principal Goals 3 '' 1.2 Redevelopment Program and Oil Unitization Project 11 1.3 Implementation of the Coastal Element 12 1.4 The .Plan Format 13 i 2.0 Development Standards. 15 2.1 Administration 18 2.2 General Provisions _ 20 2.3 Specific Requirements for Each District. 25 2.3.100 District N1: Visitor.-'s"ervi'ng'Commercial ; . with"Residential 27 2.3.1'l0 Distric. t #2: Residential_ (A) 36 2.3.120 District B3: Visitge.;serving Commercial (A) 45 2.3.130 District W. Mixed=use, Office/Residential ' Transitional 57 �I 2.3:140 District #5: Mixed-use, 'Cffice/Residential 4 Main Street 67 ;I w 2.3.150 District #6: General Commercial 17 r? 2.3.160 District 47: Visitor-servin� Commercial '(B) 81 JI 2.3.170 District 68- Residential (B 85 2.3.180 District #9: Commercial/Recreation 89 2.3.190 District #10: Pier-related Commercial 93 .� 2.3.200 District Bil: Beach Open Space 96 .� p 2.4 Multiple Block Consolidation Overlay '99 2.5 Oil, Production Overlay 104 r 2.6 Mobile Homes Overlay 109 , 3.0 Recommended Pcthl,ic Facilities 115 ri 3.1 Automo4ile Circulation 117 3.2 Parking 130 3.3 Public Transportation 139 3.4 Bike Trails 145 r:l 3.5 Pedestrian System 148 ly 3.6 Parks 152 J` 3.7 Sewerage 156 3.8 Drainage 159 10 3.9 Water 162 3.10 Civic Amenities 164 4.0 Next Steps 171 1.4 4.1 Redevelopment 172 4.2 Parking 174 4.3 Major Public Improvements 177 4.4 Landscape Improvements 180 # , 4.5 Sewerage, Drainage and Water Improvements 181 �..6 Precise Plan of Street Alignments 182 4.7 Coastal Plan Coordination 183 4.8 General Plan Conformance 184 4.9 Design Handbook 185 N 5.0 Appendices 187 Appendix A: Inclusionary Housing 189 Appendix B: Coastal Permitting 191 1 t n Table of Fwes PAGE Figu.e`1.1 Downtown Specific Plan Boundary 4 Fige 1.2 Maximum Heights for Full Block Consolidations 9 Figure 2.1 Specific Plan Zoning Districts 26 Figure 2.2 District 01 29 Figure 2.2a Examples of Half Block Consolidations 31 r Figure 2.3 Distraict #2 37 Figure 2.4 Planter Box 41 Figure 2.5 Examples of Upper Story Angled Setback 43 Figu e",2.6 District #3 47 Figs 2.7 Example`s of Building Orientation 4 9 , Figt"�re- 2.8 District 4 58 Figdwe 2:8a Upper,TStbry lines in District4 60 Figure 2.9 Distrjict #4-a 66 F.i gure 2.10 Di strf ct .05 69 Figure 2.11 Bui.l'ding Envelopes 73a Figure 2.12 District #6 .-78 Figure ,2.13 District #7 82 Figure 2.14 District 08 86 Figure 2.15 District #9 90 Figure 2.16 District 010 94 Figure.2.17 District #11 97 Figure 2.18 Possible-Multi-Block Consolidation 100 Figure 2.19 Oi ;,i trict Overlay 105 Figure 2.20 MoG Ou Home Overlay 110 Figure 3.1 Capital -Improvements Summary 116 Figure 3.2 Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and Highways 119 Figure 3.3 PCH Cross Section 121 Figure 3.4 Circulation Schematic 123 ;, Figure 3.5 Proposed Walnut Extension 124 Figure 3.6 Possible One Way Street System 126 i Fig a 3.7 Sidewalk Conceptual Design 128 Figure 3.1a Parking in Plan Area 131 Figure 3.7b Proposed. Parking Facilities, 132 Figure 3.8 Conceptual Cul-de-sac Design, Within Existing Curb 134 Figure 3.9 (onceptual Cul-de-sac Design 135 Figure 1.10 Conceptual Cul-de-sac Design with Bus Turnout .137 Figure 3.11 OCTD Bus Routes 140 Figure 3.12 Proposed Bus Layover Area 142 Figure 3.13 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities .146 Figure 3.14 Artist's Rendering of Blufftop Park Proposal 154 Figure 3.15 Drainage Districts and System 161 Figure 3.16 Possible Locations of Civic Amenities 165 . r I f I • to Introduction : e __ ___ _ .. .� .._. .. .. - .. ... .... � �I�.+•�.iTlfr�.i A�:S13:.i��Re,�i0�7'3P 1 !I De*ftlons Ali ' I Buildinrr -enveloEM Airspace within which constrr,ction is permitted. ; I r ' (Jyctors The Director of the Department of Development services. ecv .le: Replace older uses with new structures. � II Trangttier gone= Area between two different ty pes or intensities of use, with- in,which blending of the two varieties occurs so that a gradual change takes r ` place from one use or intensity to the other. , a ; 1 • t t C" t t i G 2 - • h sA h A 1.0 INTRODUCTION This specific plan sets forth the development standards, and recommends public improvements, for the coastal zone near the City's downtown area; (see 4 Figure 1.1 for the boundaries of the plan). The purpose of thu'plan is to encourage the "revitalization" of this Important area of Hunt Ihbton Beach. The plan promotes a mix of high quality commercial, residential and recreational uses which will be able to take advantage of existing and potential amenities related to this area's proximity to tho coast. The plan also server as the "implementation" phase in the development of the City's Local A Coastal Program (LCP); once this specific plan is certified by the Coastal Commission, the LCP for this area is complete, and permit authority related to new development returns to the CIty. 1.1 PRINCIPAL GOALS r Several of the principal goals of this specific plan are discussed below. Charging the image of the downtown area: Many parts of the specific plan area have, for a long time, projected a negative Image of Huntington Beach. Driving south along Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) from Goldenwest Street, one Is confronted with an unattractive scene. The bluffs overlooking the ocean are O barren, eroding, and littered with trash and broken glass, and the presence of ail-related facilities contributes to an Industrial atmosphere. The Inland scene Is similar; one sees numerous vacant lots, obtrusive billboards, oil wells, tanks, pipelines, and several run-down looking structures. In the Downtown itself, the effect of s preponderance of old, underutilized buildings, vacant lots, and all facilities has not been overcame by recent public improvements to Main Street. East of Lake Street a large vacant area Is eroding, unlandscaped, covered by weeds, and dotted with all wells which are not screened from view. The overall effect of these conditions is to devalue property and to discourage investment, which In turn perpetuates the unsightly environment. r 3 1YI�iXM .! �� in^T.4...;l:c•m,..._...r...-.. m .. ... ..,.. .. .. � ... . .:{._ _ ....-.........-....t. .. •---_......-... ,y.,r.�..Ein.-a�.ia�,�3�► i is I LEGEND �i SPECIFIC PLAN soulamRY { RUIDEMMUCARDEN OFFICE-STUDIO OISYRICT 0D.E.LM-MMOM -D , 1 Gf 0El 0 0��QJ���Q�Q E 0 0rL- lE 0 0 m m 01 0 0 rM MG11D �� l n Lj ED 11 El 0 11 FIT M t H"INGTON BEACH G FORNIA Downtown S fc Plan Boundary PUNNING DIVISION • Figure 1. I } ";; . s � However, the tremendous potential of this part of the City is just as obvious • and Is recognized in the specific plan. The barren blufftop, for example, is seen as the site of s pleasant beach park; an attractively landscaped area providing access to and along the shoreline and affording new recreation opportunities for picnickers, bicyclists, joggers, and sightseers. Several key steps have already been taken toward Implementing this project. • For another example, the blocks between PCH and Walnut Avenue are envisioned as the sites of high quality residential and commercial developments which will overlook the new park and the beaches with views of the shoreline, pier, ocean, and Catalina Island. These new developments will be carefully designed to complement and enhance the existing residential areas Inland from.the.first block -- unlike most of the current uses such as • vacant lots, oil 'faclllties, and billboards, which tend to detract from and devalue those Inland areas. Just as the existing conditions act to perpetuate the continued unattractiveness of the area, new Investments, both public and private, will tend to reinforce and encourage further Improvements throughout the area. • Thus, a principal goal of the plan Into c:harige the overall image of Downtown Huntington Beach from a rundown, underutilized, and"unattractive place to a pleasant, scenic seaside area with high quality residential and commercial a developments and outstanding public visual and recreational amenities. Promote th0 .Main.-. Straetx, corridor as an • Irn artant ' focal point °for pedestrian cammerclal activities: The axis formed by Muln 5treet and the f.t. Municipal Pier has bean the focus of activity In the .Downtown, and the specific plan intends to reinforce and continue this traditional role for Main Street. On one and of the corridor, the plan calls for the restoration of the pier and for the development of related public amenities and pclvate commercial projects which complement the scale and openness of the pier and • the activities traditionally undertaken there: sightseeing, fishing, and strolling. The plan finds the pier an approprlate site for uses such as a rr museum, aquarium, marine laboratory, or similar facility. Such uses would take advantage of the pler's unique location and would help draw visitors to the area. It may be appropriate to construct pedestrian overpasses spannlhi ; x PCH at Main Street which would make direct connections between Main Street • and the pier, uninterrupted by PCH traffic. These overpasses wot:ld reinforce both the physical and psychological connections of Main Street with the pier. At the other end of the corridor, on the Inland side of Orange Avenue at Main Street, the plan allows for a multiple block consolidation spanning Main Street Itself. Such a consolidation can put to better use the large amounts )f • superfluous right-of-way which now result In a confusion of undarused streets Intersecting at peculiar angles. As part of any such consolidation, the plan requires the concurrent development of a public amenity such as a theater, _ cIvic auditorium, library, museum, or outdoor plaza. Such a facility would provide a public attraction to complement the pier at the other end of the axis. 5 r Between these two endpoints, Main Street itself will be developed as a lively, active commercial district oriented toward the pedestrian shopper and visitor. The first floor of all buildings along Main Street must be devoted to commercial establishments which are interesting and attractive to, visitors, I such as retail shops and restaurants. The store fronts will be built close to the sidewalk edge, with allowances for recessed entrances which will "invite" the pedestrian into the store. At least 56 percent of the first floor frontage must j be transparent, so that passers-by and window-shoppers can see into the establishments and view activities and merchandise within. Open air commercial establishments, such as sidewalk cafes, book racks, and flower r stands are encouraged by the plan. In all larger developments additional open areas, Including terraces, ,patios, and balconies must be provided, and must be open to the public. On fuil block consolidations, corner plazas on Main Street are also required. These plazas must include landscaped areas, public seating, and an additional amenity such as a sculpture or garden. By locating these plazas on corners, they will not interrupt the continuous retail frontage. Furthermore, no curb cuts will ' permitted on Main Street, nor will first floor parking lots be allowed to front 'on Main Street. Thus, pedestrian movement will not be endangered or Interrupted by automobiles crossing the sidewalk. In light of the importunce of pedestrian traffic, the City may find it appropriate to close portions of Main Street to create a pedestrian mall. -0 j Taken together--the continuous retail frontage along the sidewalk, transparency requirements, open space and plaza requirements, Inducements for open air commercial, prohibition of curb cuts and parking lots--this collection of standards Is aimed at making Main Street an active, interesting area oriented to the pedestrian IevP1. Create a mixed-use district vrlthln the Downtown core: Above the first floor on Main Street other uses will be permitted, including additional commercial, offices, and residential. Similar mixes will be allowed elsewhere in the core area as well. The creation of a mixed-use district is Intended to help address, through planning and urban design, the oft-cited problems of _ ' "sprawl"--excessive commuting and over-reliance on the car, Increased energy f consumption, nir pollution, and congestion. The plan allows places for people to live, work, shop, and recreate, all within walking disrence of each other, thus reducing the need for people to use cars. In keeping with this idea, n transit center is recommended for the downtown, making public transportation conveniently accessible in this area. �1 Mixed-use districts are not suitable everywhere; however, the City's traditional downtown core is envisioned as an appropriate place for such a mixed-use node. Encourage• good urban design in the revitalize ion of the Downtown: "Urban design" refers to the way b!dings within a certain area relate to each other, c7 to the surrounding development, and to the environment in order to create the visual and aesthetic character or atmosphere of a portion of a city. Rather than viewing design solely from the perspective of particular development projects, urban design looks at how buildings and open spaces together create an overal! visual impact. 0 f { 6 O L.rr -.�.. w..rrr.r.wr.-..r.....Y�hYt ., ......�.... -.....v.........f....,.._..___ .�..�+....�r�..._. ...�..., r 1 The downtown core area Is the most important place where urban design considerations come Into play. As mentioned above, the focal point of the plan is the Main Street corridor extending to the pier. The ground floor level along this street will be oriented toward the pedestripn shopper and sightseer. Adjacent buildings will always be in scale with each other and will relate to one another In terms of setbacks. For example, the height limits are graduated and tied to lot size thereby ensuring that the scale, of adjacent buildings will be consistent with each other (see Section 2.0). Buildings taller than four stories (SO feet) are only permitted in a very few blocks in the core M and only on full block consolidations--in which case they will be separated from other buildings by sidewalks and streets. Furthermore, "transition zones" are located between the downtown care and adjacent areas, ensuring a gradual, coordinated change in terms of heights, scale and uses. These are discussed further In the next section. On Main Street, side yard and front yard setbacks are such that there will not be Instances of long narrm-i alleys between buildings a-A a continuous retail frontage will be encouraged. Above the second floorion Main Street, additional setbacks are required. Thus, buildings--even on full block consolidations--will not "tower" .over the pedestrian level activities. Furthermore, to maximize the views afforded till buildings, even those built a few blocks inland, the "building envelopes" for taller buildings (that Its, the three-dimensional air spaces in which buildings can be constructed) are staggered. In this way, tall buildings will not be built directly behind one another, but each site will be offset from the others, affording all the buildings more views down Main Street to the pier and ocean (see Section 2.3.137). Also, the portions of buildings. closest to Main Street are "stepped-back" es one moves further inland. The effect of these restrictions will be to "o?e,n up" the corridor as it approaches the pier and ocean, allowing breezes any.' stinshina to pene':rate and affording fine views down the street. As mentioned before, a public facility such as a theater, plaza or library Is recommended at the Intertection of Main Street and Orange Avenue in the event of multi-block consolidation. This facility would provide views directly down Main Street to the pie:, and, in turn, it would be visible from the end of the pier. In this way, the two focal points will be visible to each other along this ails, which will be framed by buildings "opening up" toward the ocean. The Intended effect is to draw people into the downtown, and to continually reinforce the visual Lind psychological connections of the downtown to the pier and the ocean. Other techniques for ensuring good urban design utilized in the plan include building orientation restrictions, site coverage limits, and upper story and angled setbacks. i Ensure,ttiet.new devil meet Is cam table with and enhances the existing surrounding areas: This plan Is intended to be especially sensitive to the existing neighborhoods, and several regulations are included which help ensure that new development is compatible with, and even enhances, these surrounding areas. For example, In the Townlot section virtually all the uses will be residential, reflecting the existing character of the area. Even in the C� twr nodes of visitor-serving commercial uses, new residential development Is r,ermitted. On small lots, the height limits and densities In the specific plan 7 i 1 4 are essentially the srme as In the surrounding areas. Only for one-half block to full-block consolidations are higher densities allowed as an Incentive, for such consolidations, and an additional story over the prevailing height limit Is 1 permitted. There will not be towers in the Townlot, for oxample, or dramatic 1 Increases in density over what Is now allowed. The new development will be in keeping with the general scale of the existing area. By encouraging larger consolidations, the available land Is used more efficiently and attractively than'it Is when It Is developed in a piecame©1, small lot fashion. More and better designed open space and wider setbacks are possible, for example. The +, ' plan also requires a wide setback on PCH and varied rooflines in all developer.-nts, which are Important design conulderations for improving the overall appearance of this area. Ir the downtown area, buildings tailor than the ones located 'there now are likely to be built along Main Street and PCH. However, several„techniques are i used `to ensure a smooth transition of both uses and heights from the surrounding neighborhood to these "core"- areas. For example; between the downtown and the Oldtown and Townlot neighborhoods, a transition district of a half block is planned. This district will have the same height and density limits as the surrounding residential neighborhoods, but some office or studio use will also be permitted. These will be{ designed as "garden" units and'will be very similar In scale and design to the existing areas. The'do%ii-htown proper is then defined by two secondary arterials, Lake Street and 6th Street. On the ' downtown side of these streets will be another transition zone, which origin allows for a mix of`resldent:lal with a small amount of office"or commercial. } The"maximum height limit here, even for full block consolidations, Is only four stories; one story higher than the surrounding neighborhood. Only in the "core" j itself, between 5th and 3rd StreetP, are buildings taller than four storieR permitted Inland from the first block and then only on consolidations of a full block or more. These, as discussed above, have upper story setbacks and staggered building envelopes so that view corridors are preserved and the buildings do not "overpower" pedestrian level activities. rhus, in terms of both uses and heights, there Is a gradual, controlled transition from the ,p surrounding residential arum to the downtown itself. See Figure 1.2. Increase visitor-serving activities and recrea'tional op rtunities: The specific plan calls for Increasing the visitor-serving activities and recreational 6pp6rtunities afforded by this part of the City. Much of this area has been planned for commercial uses. t=or example, visitor-serving commercial 4 districts are designated for two small "nodes" In the Townlot, and along Pacific Coast Highway between 6th Street and Huntington Avenue. Pler and beach-related commercial is allowed around the municipal pier, and the large area near the corner of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard is zoned for commemial/recreation. Additional commercial is also provided In the downtown. C� + The recreation potential of this area will be greatly Increased by Implementation of the plan. A new blufftop park will be developed along Bolsa j Chica Beach on what is now a barren, oil-production site. The long-term plan C 8 O • �, • d ! ! i = i ) . i rt { FOR FULL BLOCC CONSOLIOATInNS UN LARGER a NOW All iagulatiors regardinq setbacks. site coverage, build;-in ...ientation. open space, etc. apply. See each districts re-tulations. AX\' EDE] D, 10 0 1 E 00 10 ED E, P. } H ' --i : -- — - 1 i a c ��L�H H- 4 D Maximum Heights For HINTiNGTON BEACH CAI FORNIA PLANNM DIVISON Figure 1.2 Full Block Consolidations '1 for this area envisions a seasonal recreational vehicle camping fachity Incorporated Into tho park. The plan also calls for the restoration of the pier and permits development there which serves recreational and visitor-serving needs. The City Beach south of the pier, which is the most popular beach in the County, is preserved intact. The plan prohibits the use of sandy beach area for any new developments (with the exception of small-scale concession stands and restrooms). The plan also calls for new landscaped parkways along a proposed Walnut Avenue extension (see Section 3.1) and along Pacific Coast Highway. e1 Additional bike paths are proposed for the Walnut Avenue extension, Goldenwest and 17th Streets. Plazas and public open spaces are proposed as part of the eventual downtown implementation. Additional recreation areas, in conjunction with hotels, motels and related establishments, are proposed for the area near Pacific Coast Highway and 0 Beach Boulevard. A significant portion of any new development must be devoted to open space and recreation uses which are open to the public, like ' golf courses, tennis courts, and gyms. The Intent here is to encourage a project which takes advantage of the site's location at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Beach Boulevard and adjacent to the very popular City beach by including overnight accommodations with both Indoor and 0 outdoor recreation facilities. Thus, In summary, the plan intends to provide for the uses which will best take advantage of the recreational and visitor-attracting amenities through the development of new beach parks, preservation of the existing beaches, restoration of the pier, new parkways, bike trails, plazas, public open spaces, .� view corridors, now recreational establishments, and widespread visitor-serving commercial districts. Provide better and sa ier access to the beaches and Improve sccess to commercial areas: The plan calls for numerous improvements to the transportation systems which are Intended to Increase the accessibility of r_ commercial and recreation areas. These Improvements will also increase safety In the area. First of all, the automobile circulation system's capacity would be augmented by the implementation of several proposed Improvements, Including: rostriping Pacific Coast Highway to six lanes instead of four, straightening Walnut Avenue near Lake Street and extending it to Beach Boulevard, and completing the Orange Avenue - Atlanta Avenue connector to provide smooth flow along that corridor. The efficiency and safety of the overall system will be Increased by these and other related changes. Parking on Pacific Coast Highway will be reduced and most curb cuts will be prohibited, so that cars will no longer be pulling Into and out of quickly flowing traffic lanes, a source of serious accidents. Furthermore, all streets perpendicular to Pacific Coast Highway without existing or proposed traffic C signals will be closed (cul-de-sacs will be built) to eliminate uncontrolled turning to and from Pacific Coast Highway, another serious safety problem. To further Increase safety, pedestrian overpasses are suggested at key locations to connect inland attractions and the beach. The plan also calls for a raised and landscaped medien to further inhibit uncontrolled pedestrian crossings. in the Townlot area, after people are safely across Pacific Coast Highway, new stairways and ramps will provide easy access dowry the bluffe'to the sand. 10 G max: . . ... ....: .. . .�..,.... .. _. _ _.,. ... ... _. __ ..... _....___..�._.. _ .- __--......,......_- J F ' Additional parking Is proposed In the cul-dv-sacs and In a new, terraced parking lot In a small portion of Bolsa Chico State Beach. Improved parking standards for commercial districts have been applied to increase accessibility. Several strategies for developing convenient, shared, and centralized parking In the downtown are explored. The plan promotes the use of non-automobile transportation, too. Public transit facilities such as bus stops, shelters on,, a station for passenger loading and driver lay-avers are proposed. A larger Transit center is discussed; such a facility could be located at the beach or in the downtown and could be an Important element for accommodating future visitoes and commuters. Bicycle transportation is also encouraged through the compi, '.ion of already planned bike lanes, the development of new bike trails, and the installation of support facilities such as bicycle racks and drinking fountains. Summary: In summary, the principal goals of the plan are the following: 1) to elp create a positive image for downtown; 2) to promote Investment; 3) to develop Main Street as an active commercial district oriented to the pedestrian level; 4) to create a mixed-use district In the core; 5) to ensure good urban design; 6) to ensure compatibility with and enhancement of 0 existing neighborhoods; 7) to provide visitor commercial and recreation activities; and, 0) to increase safe, convenient and efficient access to commercial and recreation areas. 1.2 REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AND OIL UNITIZATION PROJECT • Two programs which ore important to the revitalization of'the specific plan area have been progressing simultaneously with the preparation of the specific plan itself. These are redevelopment and an all field unitization project. The City has Included the specific plan area within a redevelopment project survey area and has begun analyzing the possibility of employing • redevelopment as a tool for revitalizing the downtown. Considering the highly fragmented ownership patterns, redevelopment may be essential in assembling larger-sized parcels for high-quality development. Redevelopment also provides several financial tools to the City to help encourage new private development. The use of redevelopment as an important "next step" for Implementing the specific plan is discussed further in Section 4.1. • The specific plan area overlies an oil field which has been produced by n large number of scattered wells owned by numerous companies. Through a process called "unitization", the various companies can join together and work the field in a coordinated way. There are several advantages to a unitization project. Most importantly, it increases oil production while reducing the • amount of land needed for all facilities. If a unit were successful In the downtown and townlrt, many of the scattered wells and virtually all of the tanks would be removed, improving the appearance of the area and freeing valuable land for new uses. New oil facilities would be concentrated into a few locations which would be screened, landscaped and soundproofed. • 11 M Such a project has, in fact, been instigated in this area, although given the difficulties of getting the numerous companies to join together cooperrstively, It may be several years before the project is fully implement. The City's Community Enhancement Element recognizes this project as especially Important for improving the downtown area by reducing the land encumbered by oil and by generally upgrading the appearance of the neighborhood. Likewise, this specific plan recognizes the value of n successful unitization project toward dnwntown revitalization efforts and encourages Its Implementation. A fuller discussion of unitization and its benefits is included In a separate City report, entitled "Preserving Access to Underground Reserves In Developed Areas" which 'is available from the Department of Development Services. 1.3 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE COASTAL ELEMENT The California Coastal Act directs cities and counties within the coastal zone to prepare "local coastal programs" or LCP's which Include the plans, zoning ordinances, and other actions taken by a local government to effect the Coastal Act in their jurisdictions. Huntington Beach's LCP has been developed In three "phases". First, the Issues relevant to the City's coastal zone were Identified and a work program was developed for planning for this area. This phase was begun in-1977 and was completed a year later. The second phase E was the preparation of a land use plan (LUP) which Indicates the kinds, Intensities, and locations of uses In the coastal zone. The LUP includes a land use map and general City policies aimed at the protection and enhancement of coastal resources. The City's LUP was developed as a "Coastal Element" to the General Plan and was adopted by the City Council in January, 19Q1. The last phase of the LCP is called the "implementation phase" and consists of the '` ! zoning ordinances and related development standards for the adopted LUP. The City has chosen to do its implementation phase for the downtown portion of the coastal zone as a specific plan. All phases of the LCP must be approved by the Coastal Commission before the State will. relinquish permit authority to the City. The City's LUP was r ' submitted to the Commission In September, 19131. The plan was "approved with conditions", meaning If certain changes or conditions to the plan were accepted by the City, the plan would be approved or certified. However, those conditions are not binding on the City, and the City may make changes different from those recommended by the Commission. The Commission must C A then decide if those changes would bring the plan Into conformance with the Coastal Act. The City has been working on changes to the LUP which will address the remaining concerns of the Coastal Commission. The revised plan will then be resubmitted to the Commission for certification. This specific plan must also be submitted to the Commission for approval. However, once the specific plan (and the zoning ordinances for those portions of the coastal zone outside the specific plan area) Is approved, the LCP is complete. Developers will generally no longar be required to obtain coastal permits from the State, but need only to obtain City permits. C 12 G ? l A 1.4 THE PLAN FORMAT The specific plan is divided Into five sections. This first Introductnry section ' has explained the general purpose and goals of the elan. Section 2.0 sets forth the development standards for the specific plan. That section is tantamount to zoning ordinances. It Includes the following, 1) an "administration" subsection which explains the permit process; 2) a "general" subsection which details the requirements every project of a certain size or type must meet; 3) specific regulations for the different geographic areas or districts; and 4) overlays which indicate special uses or conditions for specific locations. A developer should review all of these subsections, as they can all affect the project. The third section of the specific plan recommends the public Improvements that are needed to fully implement the plan. Each type of facility is discussed In terms of priority and costs, and funding sources are explored. Section 4.0 outlines the next steps necessary to begin e p y egi Implementing th3 plan. Special attention Is directed toward developing new parking facilities for the downtown and toward the use of redevelopment as an implementation tool. �. The final section includes appendices which discuss area-wide regulation a not !i peculiar to the specific F i:in but which could affect new development In the specific plan area. A r. { i i;. f' y: 13 it A j r'1 2.0 Development Standards De inkions r Affordable housing: Generally applied to housing for which the rent or selling price Is not cons dered excessive for persons of low or moderate incomes. A standard used in our Housing Element is the following: monthly rent or payment does not exceed 15 percent of monthly household income for households earning less than 30 percent of the median county income, or 30 percent of monthly house- hold income for households earning between 80 and 120 percent of thn median county income. Building envslope: Airspace within which construction is permitted. Build-to-line: A dimension which spticifies whero the structure must begin] as, u ld-to-5r,where the structure must extend to within five feet of the lot line. Director: The Director of the Department of Development Services. PAR - floor area ratio: A number which indicates how many square feet of struc- ture can be built on a site, expressed as a multiple of the net building site area. For examplo, if a site was 5,000 square fact in area and the FAR was 2.0, the C square footage of the building could not exceed 10,000 square feet (2 X 5,000) . Finished grade: The lowest el.evatio:a of the ground level immediately adjacent to ERe buff�ng, Public o en spaces open space which is accessible to the general public. Recreation space: An area which is open on at least one side and intended to be used for outdoor activities. ROW—_Right-of-way: That portion of property over which an easement is granted for public streets or alleys. Semi-subterranean parking: Parking structure which is partially recessed into the development site, and which may or may not support additional structures above (e.g. dwelling units, tennis courts, or parking structures). Stareet'level grade: The elevation measured at the centerlines of the public , street adjacent to the front setback at a point midway between the two side property lines. ultimate right-of-way: The most lateral edge of the area dedicated for street or alloy purposes. . G 16 • • • • • s 2.0 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS This section details the development standards for projects in the specific plan area. The. section Includes 1) regulatit,ns affecting administration, 2) general requirements for all projects of a certain size or type, 3) particular requirements for different districts within the specific plan area, and p) overlay districts which permit epoclal uses In different areas. • • 17 • H, tI�?yl+'µ# l�'�'";7rwttuw.......w..........+..._...........-._........---.�,.....,� .,.].lr.'.�.�c•..-..w......�_...�...-r..«-......�........... «�.v..ww+s..wN'wriMlt#.' r. f^ /1 0 i f i 1 e� 2.1 ADMINISTRATION 2.1.100 Administrative Review or Conditional Use Permlt Approvals Regulred. All developments within the specific plan tires shall be subject to approval of 0- either 1) an administrative review application pursuant to Article 981 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code, or 2) a conditional use permit pursuant to Article 984. A conditional use permit shall be required for any condominium or stock cooperative projects, any subdivision, mixed use development, develcpment an a site larger than one (1) net acre in area, or development which requires a special permit. In addition to the standards act forth in C) Articles 981 or 984 respectively, the Board of Zoning Adjjstments or the Planning Commission shall also consider the following befa.v approving a project: (a) Architectural features and general appearance of the proposed development shall enhance the orderly and harmonious development of CI the area or the community as a whole. (b) Architectural fenturee and complimentary :,.olore shall be incorporated Into the design of all exterior surfaces of the buildings In order to create f an aesthetically pleasing project. i Q (c) Particular attention shall be given to Incorporating signs, Including their colors, Into the overall design of the entire development In order to achieve uniformity. .._._.....�...r..._..�.��. ---.._. __.._._.._..�_...... .. .___••_..,.. . ..._.. __... .... .............-.•- ...awn*�yt.7'�"'�'K.!z;il'f�.'f?tt.+'�"�"777T'�'"' (d) Vehiculnr accessways shnll be designed with landscaping and builcli ni variation to eliminate an alloy-like appearance. M 2.1.101 Special Permit. Deviations from the development regulations of this specific plan, with the exception of maximum density, maximum height, or parking requirements, may be granted at the time of approval of the project. Such deviations shall only be allowed when, in the opinion of the Planning Commission, significantly greater benefits from the project can be provided than would occur if all the minimum requirements were met. Some additional benefits which may make a project eligible for exemptions includes greater open space, greater setbacks, unique or innovative designs, public parking, public open apace, and the use of energy conservation or solar technology. At the some time as the filing of an application for a conditional use permit, the developer may also file an application for a special permit. Both applications shall be heard concurrently. The Planning Commission may approve the special permit application In whole or in part upon a finding that the proposed development, In addition to providing greater benefits as required above, will also: (a) Promote better living environments; (b) Provide better land planning techniques with maximum use of aesthetically pleasing types of architecture, landscaping, site layout and design; (c) Not be :;etrlmental to the general health, welfare, safety and Y) convenience of the neighborhood or city in general, nor detrimEntal or Injurious to the value of property or Improvements of the neighborhood or of the city in general; and (d) Be consistent with objectives of the specific plan in achieving a development adapted to the terrain and compatibles with the surrounding environment. 2.1.102 Coastal Permit. Developments within the specific plan area will be subject to the requirements pertaining to coastal permits (sec Appendix B). 2.1.103 inclusionar 1-busI9q Requirements. All residential developments of ten « units or more shall comply with the requirements of the City's Coastal Element to provide affordable housing units two Appendix A). ` I 19 :J ..»c¢iw„z:;-'�'.I�.:dam:a:,t.-........ . .. ....•. ... ..� .. _ '. ...... -- .._ ...«.-.,.v .. ...,......,.........�:rr..7ttdR,'itrlriTR"�fiWtuiJtCAi�•M'' i n I 1 I : I- 1 n : } 2.2 GENERAL PROVISIONS The following general provisions shall apply to all developments within the ►'' specific plan area wherever the size or type of development proposed would make such provisions applicable. 2.2.100 Private Access Ways. The following standards shall apply to all vehicular 4 access ways: (a) Except for full block or lerg-ar consolidations, access to developments C-1 shall be taken directly from Pacific Coast Highway or Main Street; new curb cuts on these rights-of-way are prohibited. Developments abutting Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street shall dedicate additional lend i. along the alleys parallel to these rights-of-way so that the alleys have a width of twenty-four (24) feet. Access to development ehall be permitted from these alleys. C. (b) Private access ways shall have a minimum paved width of not less than twenty-four (24) feet. The Planning Commission or BZA may require an F. additional twelve (12) foot wide travel lone shall be provided In each direction of traffic flow into the development for a distance of one hundred (100) feet, where an access way Intersects a local or arterial CJ public street. 20 i If :N (c) An access way exceeding one hundred fifty (150) feet In length but leas than three hundred (300) feet in length, $11311 be provided with a turn-around having a minimum radius of thirty-one (31) feet. For those access ways exceeding three hundred (300) feet but less than six hundred (600) feet, there shall be provided a turn-around having a minimum radius of forty (40) feet or an Intertying loop circulation system. For those access ways exceeding six hundred (600) feet, there shall be provided an Intertying loop circulation system. ! 2.2.101 Street, Alley and Driveway Intersectons. Wherever a street, alley or private driveway intersectr with a public or private right-of-way, there shall be a triangular area clear of visual obstructions from a height of forty-two (42) Inches to Paven (7) feet. Such triangular area shall have sides which extend a minimum of twenty-five (25) feet along all public streets and ten (30) feet along alleys or private driveways. 2.2.102 Parking, Residential. Parking for residential developments shall be provided at the following ratios (a) Dwelling units not exceeding one (1) bedroom shalt be provided with one and one-half (1 1/2) on-site parking spaces vdhich shall be covered and enclosed. (b) Dwelling units with two (2) or more bedrooms shall be provided with two (2) on-site parking spaces which shall be covered and enclosed. (c) In projects lamer than ten (10) units, quest parking shall be provided at a i ratlu of one 1) space for each four (4) units. Such parking may be unenclosed and uncovered. (d) All required covered parking shall be located within two hundred (200) feet of the dwelling unit It Is designed to servo. (e) All required uncovered parking spaces or areas within a development shall be screened on a horizontal plane. Said screening shall be at least five (5) feet high as measured from the adjacent parking surface. Screening shall consist of landscaping or landscaping combined with opaque materials, and must be approved by t`'a Director. ! M The access, dimensions and turning radii for all parking shall conform to the provisions of Article 979 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Codw: 2.2.103 Parking, Commercial and Office. Parking for commercial or office developments shall conform to the provisions of Article 979. Surface area used for uncovered parking may not exceed thirty percent (30%) of the lot ! area. 2.2.104 Parking Within Setbacks. Parking within the setbacks mall be prohibited except for setbacks along PCH in Districts #1 and #2 and along Lake Street In Districts #5 and p6. Any parking areas In such setbacks In District #2 must be enclosed by a five (5) foot fence and landscaped planter box in accordance ! with Section 2.3.116. 21 "' t.'�ty�r>^`a:}.'ll,....ril.:rt_r..•... ...._.._.........._.._» .... .. _._.... , . . •,. ..._.._._ .._....»_.... ....+...-.._..........wt.iY:i'.�F.:Ct:d,ii.�v-{ii,tji'7AtL�:,�y.] '. • i i - - 1 A � 2.2.105 Landscaping. Landscaping shall be required as set forth In this section to help to Insure a more pleasant environment in the specific plan area. (a) All setback areas fronting on or visible from an adjacent public street, n and all recreation, leisure and open space areas shall be landscaped and permanently maintained In an attractive manner. (b) Permanent Irrigation facilities shall be provided in all landscaped areas. i (c) On-site trees shall be provided In all developments as follows: one (1) n thirty (30) Inch box tree for each residential unit or for each 11500 square feet of net commercial or office space. Alternatively, the following equivalent of thirty (30) Inch box trees may be provided: Seventy-five (75) percent of the total requirement shall be thirty (30) Inch box trees and the remaining twenty-five (25) percent of such r' requirame-nt may be provided at a ratio of one (1) Inch for one (1) Inch through the use of twenty (20) or twenty-four (24) inch box trees. Additional trees and shrubs shall also be planted to provide a well-balanced landscape environment. Projects fronting on tlee following streets, and for which no front yard setbacks are required, shall be exempt from this requirement: Main Street, Pacific Coast Highway from Sixth Street to Lake Strt-et, Fifth Street and Third Street. (d) A landscape and Irrigation plan shall be subject to approval by the Director prior to the issuance of building permits. 2.2.106 Setbacks _'from Private Roadways or Parking. Where buildings are for reaidentInI use, the minimum setback from private roadways or parking lots shall be fifteen (15) feot. If buildings are for non-residential uses and windows or doors face a road or parking area, minimum setback shall be ten (10) feet. If the building is for non-reoidential uses and a blank wall faces the road or parking area, setback shall be no less than five (5) feet. 2.2.107 Existing Reguia�tionns_. The development shall comply with all existing standard plans and specifications and adopteo city codes. C : 2.2.10E Roofline Variation. One-third to one-half of the roofline, as seen from any elevation view,shall vary In height by at least five (5) feet from the remainder of the roof line. I 2.2.109 Building Separation. No building shall be closer than ten (10) feet to any other detached building on the same site. C ' 2.2.110 Address Signs. The placement of address numbers shall be at a uniform location throughout the development and shall be approved by the Director. � 22 f✓ i 2.2.111 Lighting. For developments of more than two (2) units, thr developer shall Install an on-site lighting system an all vehlrular arcess ways and along major walkways. Such lighting shall be directed onto driveways and walkways within the development and away from adjacent properties. Lighting shall also be Installed within all covered and enclosed parking areas. A lighting plan shall be at„-hmitted to and approved by the Director. 2.2.112 Outside Storage Space. Where a proposed residential development does not Include an attached garage for each dwelling unit, a minimum of one hundred (100)cubic feet of outside storage space shall be provided for each such unit. 2.2.113 SE war and Water Systems. Sewer and wster systems shall be designed to city standards and shall be located within streets, allays or drives. In no case shall Individual sewer lines or sewer mains for a dwelling unit be permitted to extend underneath any other dwelling unit. A 2.2.1.14 Signs. All signs in the development shall conform to applicable provisions of To district in which such development Is located or, If no provisions are specified in the dist:=ht, signs shall conform to the provisions of Article 976 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2.2.115 Street Signs. Wher appropriate, the developer shall install on-site street name signs at the Intersections of access ways, as approved by the City Engineer. Street name signs shell also be approved by the Director for design and type. All signs required by this section shall be installed at the approved locations prior to the time the first dwelling unit is occupied. !A 2.2.116 Trash Collection Areas. In residential development, trash collection areas shall be provided within two hundred (200) feet of the units they are to serve. r, In all developments, trash areas shall be enclosed or rcreuned with masonry, {; and shall be situated In order to minimize noise and visual Intrusion on adjacent property as well as to eliminate fire hazard to adjacent structures. 2.2.117 Vehicular Storage. Storage of boats, trailers, recreational vehicles and other similar vehicles shall be prohibited unless specifically designated areas for the storage of such vehicles are set aside an the final development Man and in the case of condominium developments, provided for in the association's covenants, conditions, and restrictions. Where such areas are provided, thoy shall be enclosed and screened from view on a horizontal plane from adjacent areas by a combination of a six (6) foot high masonry -wall and permanently maintained landscaping. 2.2.118 Common Areas. In multiple unit condominium developments, common open space shall be guaranteed by a restrictive covenant describing the open space and Its maintenance and Improvement, running w!th the loud for the benefit of residents of the development. The developer shall file with the Department of Developmant Services for recordation with the final subdivision map, legal documents which will provide for restricting the use of common spaces for the designated purpose, as approved on the final development plan. 23 •u . i NIt...`11:h ryr •. . »........�.......• .. ...-•..w.. .. .)'J 1' •. .. .. ..............wr..•. ..w�.-_ ......ew. rrrl....(.�ML!}ZJI'.RaIYiW.MY.\w • All lands to be conveyed to the homeowner's association shall be subject to titre right of the grantee or grantees to enforce maintenance and improvements of the common space. 2.2.119 Homeowners' or Community Association. A multiple unit condominium development shali 15a approved subject to submis-1on of a legal Instrument or Instruments setting forth a plan or manner of permanent care and maintenance of open spaces, recreational areas, and communal facilities. No such Instrument shall be acceptable until approved by the City Attorney as to legal form and effect, and by the Department of Development Services as to suitability for the proposed use of the open areas. If the common open spaces are to be conveyed to the homeowners' association, the developer shall file a declaration of covenants, to be submitted with the application for approval, that will govern the association. The provisions shall Include,but not be limited to, the following: r (a) The homeowners' association shall be established prior to the sale of the last dwelling units. f (b) Membership shall be mandatory for each buyer and any successive buyer. (c) The open space restrictions shall be permanent. r 2.2.119.1 Transparency Requirements. At least fifty percent (50%) of the first floor of any commercial estebiishment facade facing Main Street, or PCH between 6th and Lake Street, shall be constructed of transparent materials so that the commercial activities and merchandise are visible to pedestri-Ins. 2.2.119.2 Rounding Fractions. For cases where floor area ratios apply only: When i. calculating thmg !mum number of stories permitted in a building, given a particular pad size and FAR, fractions greater than .25 may be rounded to 1.0. 4 I. C' 4, Vi 1 !f A A A A A 2.3 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR EACH DISTRICT The following sections detail the development standards applicable to each district in the specific plan area as shown in Figure 2.1. A short "rationale" A follows each regulation to help explain the reasons for Its Inclusion in the plan. 25 i.R� .;+k�ri�+tr"7�t+�'itp..•rr✓...... .......wnvi+:........_..........«,.....,.. . ..rt .. .,:Si'i-7:i .n. ...... ...........�»........ ....�+...►r..•.t:: } c► LEGEND I—VISITORSERVING HYITH RESIDENTIAL 2—RESIDENTIAL fHIGH DENSITY FOR CONSOLIDATION) 3—VISITOR-SERVING COMMERCIAL 4—TRANSITIONAL DISTRICTS:RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICEICMAERCIAL 49—RZSIDENTIALIOARDEN OFFICE—STUDIO 5—MIXED USE:COMMERCIAL � I i 6—GENERAL COMMERCIAL j T—VISITOR—SERVING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL �{ s—1410H DENSITY RESIDENTIAL a—COMMERCIAL/RECREATION 10--P'�1 COMMERCIAL if—BEACH OPEN SPACE E Y vJ \ `. L i L` � • i 0 DEE. ;EM, F0 P-11,10 17 if m :0 F]0 m 0 M Its 89 a :f as to I ILIT-ic, I I !, I MALD fir loullix llk� so* dp GILTill 11 9 • + +�J� !r -SEEs- � ' % ! .•,} 7 ..'ram r�i •M �Wr. ti�sR�s�a•r......www..—at� \. 10 _ �T�� ��mow..�ss��i���'•[acts����•s�lfur������iii��i'�A� �� ww7�!_M_��1�.;� I PLANNING N NING N VIStO C�#LFORNIA Sp eclk. Ran Zoning Districts PLANNING Q!VlStaN Figure 2.1 -� t.�r , 1 • �i • • • • 2.3.100 DISTRICT #1-: VISITOR-SERVING COMMERCIAL WITH RESIDENTIAL General Pur ase. This district Is limited to two nodes fronting on Pacific: • Coast - ighway PCH), both of which are adjacent to medium and high density residential districts. These nodes provide sites for commerciai facilities to serve visitors to the Townlot section of Bolse Chica State Beach, Beach use in Southern California Is highly seasonal; the visitor-serving commercial designation, consequently, is broad enough to allow many retall uses which could also serve the surrounding residential community. The plan helps to • afford these commercial uses a year-round clientele, nerving a quickly-developing high density residential community as well as the seasonal beach visitors. The apecific plan areas between Goldenwest and 6th Streets will be primarily medium to high density residential. In keeping with this pattern, residential A uses will also be permitted In this visitor-serving commercial district, va long as the necessary visitor-serving uses are included in the development. By allowing these mixed developments, the City will be promoting a fuller use of this especially valuable area, will be providing more oppor tunitiea for people to live near the shore, and will help keep new developments In character with the existing Inland neighborhood. Office developments wI!I not be permitted in this district because these kinds Of uses will be focused in the more urban downtown core area; the visitor-serving nodes should not compete with the downtown for these office uses. 27 f.11.'�+rsl��,1 A):'S+..rrf..ill:.;:iu�•.....-.........:.r ...rn,•n.r..w...«........»...... w ._ .. .. ............_..._..-.,.. ..r..+crr..r.rwnwrr.M�•:Mwrtr�+cwr�nurf. � 1 n '. Under certain circumstances, in order to promote better adesign,nce multiple block cnnsolidations are permitted in this district below. Boundaries. This district includes two nodes: The two blocks from Goldenwest line of to 21st Stre 14thbto 11th St eets, betweend h PCH and the alley; d t threehe midlineofth alley blocks from (see Figure 2.2). 2.3.101 lAiinirrium Parcel Size. The minimum parcel size for development shall have to this uirement one be granted Director d 100 feet f or residual parcelstforswhi h such minimum may be granted by the size requirement is impractiral. 2.3.102 Allowable Uses. (a) The following are permitted In District #1 subject to approval of an Administrative Review application: Boat, and marine supplies; fruit and vegetable stores; jewelry stores; liquor stores; newsstands; dry . cleaning (no plants); photographers; groceries; bakeries; bookstores; clothing stores; drug stores; florists; meat or fish markets; delicatessens; photographic equipment sales; shoe stores; gift andr stamp and art dealers; bicycle and sporting nations stores; antique stores; coin, goods stores; barber, beauty, manicure shops; reducing salon, health and sports clubs; laundromats, laundries; tailor and millinery shops; shoe repair; bicycle repair; banks and savings and loans (no drive-up windows); churches; museums; public open space; parks; plazas; and, gardens. C' b) The following are conditionally permitted in District #1 subject to C Ii'J ( approval of a conditional use permit: ?I Department stores; hardware stores; dry goods or notions; stationery stores; parking lots and garages; restaurants; taverns; hotels and motels; dance halls and discos; private clubs; arcades; auditoriums; all other retail uses not expressly permitted or prohibited; residential uses. e � These uses shall be permitted only if the following conditions are met: (1) the ,commercial uses am designed to help serve the needs of visitors to the coastal zone; (ii) the uses are compatible with residences nearby or in the some mixed-use project; ( 111) traffic problems related to safety and congestion are mitigated. (c) The following are expressly prohibited In District #1: Sale of used merchandise (except for photographic stores, antiques and coin, stamp or art dealers); professional offices. I C 2a 4 4t i i i St 1 c ow I I L y� Tu Lnj T, IJ L� ��ID LL1�LL1 L•' 1�� ' L.._;�LAJ�LSJ t �V r � � i 11 i� Atftk j{ f n HUNTINGTON BEACH CALIFORNIA PLANNING DIVISION District One F.4.,jure 2.2 Ratlohale: t All the commercial uses are those: which could provide services to visitors to ( the beach; at the same time, they will serve rnany of the commercial needs of the surrounding residential community. Office/prufassional uses are expressly prohibited, so that these nodes do not compete with the downtown as the site for new offices because the downtown is the preferred location for these more urban uses. The conditionally allowed commercial uses will be evaluated an the following criteria: their ability to serve visitors to the beach; the mitigation of potential adverse traffic problems including those related to safety and congestion in the case of uses such as parking structures and f drive-thru establishments; and compatibility with residences nearby or in the same mixed-use development. Residential uses are allowed here because the surrounding neighborhood is also residential and these mixed-use'deveiopments allow a more complete utilization of this especially valuable area which is directly across from the beach. The visitor-serving m.,uirement ensures that adequate commercial uses will be provided in this area, while the residential uses will provide more opportunities for people to live near the ocean. The residential uses will also help to make the visitor-serving commercial projects more economically vlaWe in this area. i 2.3.103 Oensit . The allowable residential density increases as lot size Increases providing a "bonus" or "incentive" for consolidation of the numerous small lots 0 j In this pert of the city, and to help compensate developers for providing j affordable housing as a condition of development (see Appendix A). (� Minimum Visitor Maximum Allowable Lot Size (Frontage) Serving Required Residential Density less than 100' Entire first floor + 1 du/2000 sq. ft. of lot area frontage (residual must be V-S comet parcels only) 100' frontage up Entire first floor + 1 du/1700 z:q. ft. of lot area to half block must be V-S corrvm t� half block(2501) First floor or + 1 du/1350 sq. ft. of lot area up to full block* 1/3 floor area of project must be V-5 commercial r• full block* First floor or + 1 du/1245 sq. ft. of lot area v consolidation 1/3 floor area of project must be V-S commercial The required visitor-serving commercial portion of any project shall be G provided prior to or at the same time as any residential portion. No residential unit shall be occupied until thb required commercial portion Is completed. R � * These could Involve consolidation of blocks which are partly In District #1 and partly In District #7. The visitor serving requirement would only apply to the part of the project In District #1. i 30 ^.+`....w v...,'?NZ:..:.:.4':Y-1.;./: ._.a.a ..JM^. i:c:. .. .r.:.- w.. ._ . -. . , _ ....r .. .. ...__ .......�..._..•___�.........»..w....w+wr,w.......--...... � 1r{.rhL�•:{',L•'.{•LJY 'h�{:{{l••f%fd �Ltit;.•:•:j:4• Examples for •Lx; ;: ;. • %, Districts 1, 2 and 3 ::ti•:::f......,}{%r'%•r :'YY: :•: �r:�'. J fi.Y.:ti�}}'•_•}::{::•• ;-,:.. .ti•Y•r:ti%L:• "ti'r ti}?ti ti}tiff r•iy};:1:v •}: •;ti;'ti:}:}ti;titi 40 �ti{-tiL a}•JL•'•} Example #{�s for b Districts 4,5 and 6 ` {.,L•L`` .}•.}Y L•{.:L• ;h V L'Gt Yti. •N�•L +{y'L•Y. J. LYy •L.:•rL:ti•: 5'•y1(tiL1;•{.L { y:, L `:ti.;.;:L k:4 }•;,LY{L{,•:�{tih�,r;�•.%t-N f}f 1S•, } Ly,. { .'v?.� :iti ax ?.�rhr •J• �{ i •.tiL,J rrr.r Examples for �.'••'y:Y ��nL{J�! �r District 5 Z. xkx H lop PLANNING �IVIS t7ry G4LIl:ORNIA EXampl@s 0; Half Block Consolidations M Figure 2.2a Rationale: Developments on Iots smaller than a consolidated half-block will generally be limited to three stories (see Section 2.3.104, "height limit", below). The visitor-serving requirement for these developments ensures that the first floor pedestrian level of the project will be occupied by visitor-serving commercial uses. The visitor-serving requirement for projects on a half-block or larger is more flexible; if not the entire first floor, then one-third of the floor area of thu project must be devoted to visitor-serving uses. This will allow designs whhich provide for two separate buildings, one entirely for commercial uses, the other for residences, or for projects which include upper story commercial uses. i In commercial areas, it Is important to keep a continuous retail frontage for pedestrian shoppers. On blocks where there are several unconsolidated parcels and, consequently, several separate parties developing the block, the ordinance requires all the parties to put visitor-serving commercial uses on the first floor. On parcels on the entire half-block, the design of retail frontage along the block is the concern of a single developer, not many separate parties; thus, the ordinance will allow more flexibility for the developer to design the visitor-serving into the project as he/she deems he for the expected commercial uses. w. 2.3.1114 Maximum Height. The height limit changes as the tot size and density changes; thus, larger parcels where Higher densities are permitted can accommodate taller buildings, so that projects can provide more open-space and related amenities. Maximum Allowable Lot_Size (PCH Frc-itage) Height t less then 100' frontage'(resl duo I parcels only) 35' 100' frontage up to a half block (250') 40' half block (2501) or greater 50, Heights will be measured from the top of any semi-subterranean parking farility Incorporated Into the development, but shall, in no case, be measured from a point greater than three (3) feet above the street-level grade. Any development not using semi-subterranean parking shall have Its height measured from street-level grade. p An additional ten (10) feet in height will be allowed for roof line treatment, architectural features such as chimneys, solar energy equipment and mechanical devices. In no case may the air space granted for these purposes above the general maximum height limit be used as part of a he'Atable room. • An additional fourteen (14) feet in height may be allowed for elevator equipment. All mechanical devices shall be set back and screened so that they cannot be seen from public right-of-ways. 32 t.: .�' 1..ti.'%}t.w:� r,"A`1... .. ... ..... •. ...,. .. .... , •n:✓::' �:':::Dv!S:?i:!i�:�T:+•3tlt?...�.w...�.�.- 4 Rationale: The�ptcrpose of these limits is to allowheights comparable to those allowed in District 2, the residential district along PCN (see Section 2.3.114, below). The increments ensure that height differentials between adjacent buildings without not 10 excessive. The regulation gives height bonuses to larger lots, promoting situations where one building "overpowers" an adjacent one. An additional height allowance for roof line variation helps developers meet the requirements of Section 2.2.108 of this plan. 2.3.105 Front Yard Ground Floor Setback. Along PCH the minimum setback for all structures exceeding forty-two 42) iorhes in height shall be twenty-five (25) feet. However, the setback may be reduced by five (5) feet on up to fifty percent (50%) of the frontage, provided that the average setback for total site • frontage is equal to twenlLy-five (25) feet. Rationale: des a parkway extending inland from tile curb Thu existing ROW inclu ith a 25-foot setback, Thera will be approximately eight feet. Thus, w ilding along PCH. approximately 33 feet from curb to bu Tilts large setback is appropriate on PCH to accommodate swell-landscaped setting, creating an le attractive "front-do de� or" soon-to-be- jftop park the City and complementing die ! „-loped blu ark along the oceanside of PCH. The large setbacks allow room for berms, for sound-attenuation, and for planters or retaining walls to help musk the aboveground extensions of semi-subterranean r, parking structures. 2.3.106 Side Yard Setbacks. 06 t Size(Frontage) Sum of Both Slde Yard Setbacks Must Baual , Lot 9 less than 1001frontage 20 percent of lot frontage, but not less than 3' on a side (3' an both sides an 25' lots).** f, i" 100' frontage up to 2A percent C'. lot frontage with not less than half block (250) 7' on any side. Individual Setbacks half-block (250') - Not less than 7' from an adjacent property up to full-block* line and not less than 12' along any public ROW. full block consolidation* Not less than 12' along any ROW except PCH, A where front yard setbacks apply. 6 0 * Will Involve blocks which ere partly within Districts #1 and partly within District (l2. +�* 25-fcot lots may have a zero side yard setback on one side if: 1) 0 adjacent property is under some ownership and developed rt the same time; 2) at least five (5) feet Is provided on the opposite side yard of both properties; 3) no portion of a building at a zero lot line is closer than six (6) feet to an adjacent building, if the buildings are not abutting. 33 i • i ..�,- _ .�• ,. ,... . . .. . __.._�_. _ . .. ...w. .,. .. :+ ...z,t^rx.nr.:.:t�:-.n•:...:y�;:,:.ract+rc' R llattonalc►: The setbacks are ail equal percentage, 20 percent of the lot frontage, oil parcels up to a half block in size. At a half-block, the requirement Is reduced .. because a smaller area of these larger sized parcels provides adequate separation from nearby properties. To provide flexibility in design and siting, the setbacks can be different on each side, so long ns 1) the total of both side yard setbacks equals the required percentage of the frontage, a i 2) certain minimum distances from adjacent properties are not violated. These minimum distances generally increase as the lot size increases, to ensure wider separations between larger projects and adjacent properties. 2.3.107 Rear Yard Setbacks. All rear yard setbacks from the alley shall be three (3) feet at the ground level. Upper stories may be cantilevered into the setback; however, a vertical clearance of at least fifteen (15) feet must be maintained In this setback. Dedication will be required to widen the alley to twenty-four (24)feet (see Section 2.2.100(a)). Rationale: The three-foot setback helps to ensure safe passage of traffic, and ingress and egress to garages and parking structures. The upper story cantilever is permitted above the ground floor traffic level. In this commercial district C alleys will be used for truck deliveries; thus, a 15-foot clearance is needed for the larger-sized trucks. 2.3.100 Upper Story_Setbacks. Upper story front yard setback: The covered portion of all stories above the second must be set back an average of an additional ten (10) feet from the required front yard ground floor setback. Rationale: The a upper story front yard setbacks are designed to set taller buildings back developers meet these parkway and street. 1 P from the Pedestrian p ay f f P , requirements, much of the upper floors will be out of sight from ground level pedestrians. G 2.3.109 Maximum Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage shall be fifty percent (50%). Any part of the lot covered by a roof, including covered walkways, patios and carports shall be Included In coverage. Rationale: G The lot coverage limitation ensures that the entire lot will not be covered with buildings, but that some ground floor open space will be incorporated into the design. The 50 percent figure means that approximately 15 percent of the lot (in addition to the required setbacks which comprise about 35 percent of the lot) will be open to the sky. 2.3.110 Minimum Open Space Reguirements. All developments in this district which Include residential uses !rust satisfy the following open space requirements: Open spaces equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of each unit shall be provided. In multiple unit developments at least one hundred (100) square feet of this requirement for each unit with one or two bedrooms must G be private open space (contiguous to the unit and for the I 34 d exclusive use of the occupants). For units with three or more bedrooms, at least two hundred and fifty (250) square feet of the requirement must be private open space. The remainder of the open space requirement may be met A by open space which is shared in common by the residents in the development. Open space shall not include parking areas or driveways. Private open space shall have a minimum dimension of six (6) feet. Private open space shall not be accessible to any dwelling unit except the unit it serves. Private open space shall be physically separated from public areas. A The private open space requirement may be satisfied in whole or in part by private recreation space, which need not be open to the sky but must be open on at least one (1) side. Rationale: Open space is an important amenity for residential uses, especially here In 4 Southern California where a mild climnte makes outdoor activltles so pleasant. Part of the require.ment for open space must be satisf ied by private areas, reserved for the elusive use of the residents of a particular unit. The rest of the requirement can be satisfied by common areas, such as lawns, gardens, pools and tennis courts, which are for the mutual use of the residents In the entire project. t1 i f III I I A A 35 A �S":ati.'.i+h.7+•Div"1p;,,T•A::.n _.-. .. _tH"...... .,�. ,_.__ ._..___.. . .... .... .t . .., . ......... ... «.......«...__ .. .•.•+nr • ',r.^,�'srtu;t'r:rvAZW1672�7�'arr.+- , s 2.3.110 DISTRICT ff2: RESIDENTIAL (A) Gun6ral Purpose. This district allows residential development exclusively. On small lots, medium rl-nclt!es are permitted. However, to encourage consolidation of these small lots, high density Is allowed on larger sized parcels. The density increases as parcel size Increases, providing greater Incentives for larger consolidations. Consolidation Is desirable because multiple unit development on larger parcels can usually be butter sited and designed, accommodating more residences while providing more open spike, wider setbacks and view corridors. Higher densities also help developers to accommodate the affordable housing required by the Coastal Element (see Appendix A). These high density residential districts are intended to increase opportunities for people to live near the coast. The population resulting from this high density development will also help support the new office and commercial activities projected for the downtown core area. While allowing higher densities, the district employs graduated height limits and proportional setback requirements to keen the scale of new developments In keeping with the existing, adjacent residential neighborhoods. Under certain circumstances, in order to promote better design, multiple block consolidations are permitted In this district In accordance with Section 2.4 below. i 36 G 3 i t r b� i.' •mil i 1 t i 7 rE� • � ��E � I� �W W W�J W��'.�'.,f��� � L^�J�W L!J�L...., \ P9 1 i V • i r.r Y - f LJ a HUNTINGTON MACH C4LFORNIK PUNNING DIVISION District Two Figure Z.3 1 i Bound� . This district Includes the first block along Pacific Coast Highway between Ga!denwest Street and 6th Streets except for the areas included in District #1 (see Figure 2.3). 2.3.111 Minimum Parcel Size. For parcels facing PCH only: minimum parcel size for development shall be fifty (50) feet frontage. 2.3.112 Allowable uses. All permanently attached residential ups are allowed including single and multi-family projects, and apartments, condominiums and stock-cooperatives. M Rationale: ti The district is a residen all one and therefore allows from detached, single family homes on laract on consolidated par condominium high density apartment or condominium projects 2.3.113 Density. Thn allowable density increases as the lot size Increases. Lot Size (Frontage) Maximum Allowable Densit less than 50'frontage* 1 du f' 1 du/1,4d0 aq. ft. of net lot area 50-99' frontage 100' frontage - up to 0 1 du/1,150 sq. ft. of net lot area half block (2501) 1 du/ 900 so. ft. of net lot area half block (250) up to a full I block lull block 1 du/ 785 sq. ft. of net lot area *except on PCH (see Section 2.3.111). Rationale: Uerwity bonuses are given for consolidating two 25-foot lots; for consolidating two 50-foot lots; for consolidating a half-block; for consolidatinig a full block. Only single f emily residences are allowed on 2-footsbut toa 50-f oat as six units, either apartments or condominiums, may permitted Consolidation of two 50-fooi parcels results in most cases in an allowable density of 14 units, and as many as 105 units are permltted on a full-block. houses owners cre discoura from developing single family houses Thus, property g` and are encouragEd to assem}le larger lots. - Consolidated lots allow more area for ep n space-related pa densities la red nenities a this area bRows etter design, while accommodating the high of single-family units on 25-foot lots are clearly not the desired use here. The increments of 50-feet and 100-feet for the first bonuses were scho chosen because most unconsolidated lots are in 25-foot or 50-foot segments, 50-foot and 100-foot sizes are the easiest and most likely consolidations and ' The largest bonuses are reserved for half and full-black should be encouraged. consolidations because such configurations can better employ alleys and roads as buffers between adjacent or nearby development (as opposed to lot-to-lot ' t development) reducing arty potential impact of such projects an surrounding { areas. Projects on full-block consolidations 117*E', of course, surrounded on all r sides by streets, thus reducing their i and 1e impacts n nearby developments. y n such are the most dense poje ' I appropriate. 30 j' The formula does not give greater-than-proportional bonuses for increments between 50-feet, 100-feet, half-block and full block consolidations. This arrangement promotes consolidation of the smallest lots into larger parcels, and half and full-block consolidations where alleys and streets can be incorporated into the Duffer system, but does not encourage configurations such as a 225-foot lot next to a 25-foot one. i 2.3.114 Maximum Height. The height limit increases as lot size Increares, so that 16- higher density developments can be taller and provide sufficient open-space and related amenities. Maximum Allowable ;N Lot Size (Frontage) Height less than 50' frontage 25' 50' - 99' frontage 35' 100' frontage - up to half block (250') 40' half block (250') cr greater 50, Heights will be measured from the top of any semi-subterranean parking facility Incorporated into the development, but shall, in no case, be measured from a point greater than three (3) feet from the street-level grade. Any development not using semi-subterranean parking shall have Its height measured from street-level grade. . i An additional ten (10) feet in height may be allowed for variable roof lines, i architectural features such as chimneys, and mechanical devices. In no case may the air space granted for these purposes above the general maximum height limit be used as part of a habitable room. An additional fourteen (14) feet may be allowed for elevator equipment. All mechanical devices shall be set back and screened so that they cannot be seen from public right-of-wayo. Rationale: Tlt pure pose of these graduated height limits is to prohibit inappropriately tall buildings on very narrow lots while allowing taller buildings only on larger lots. In this way, ,sufficient setbacks and open space amenities can be incorporated into the design to reduce the impacts of taller buildings on nearby development. The increments of the graduated scale tend to discourage situations where one building "overpowers" adjacent ones. The allowance for roofs encourages a varied and interesting roof line in accordance with Section 2.2.I08 without granting a bonus of additional habitable space. 2.3.115 Front Yard Ground Floor Setbacks (a) For lots facing PCH, the front yard setback will be the greater of: (1) Fifteen percent (15%) of the depth of the lot (measured from the ultimate ROW to the centerline of the alley) or (11) Twenty (20) feet. 39 j i This setback may be reduced by five (5) feet on up Lo fifty. percent (50141) of the frontagap provided that the setback for the total frontage averages the greater of the setbacks prescribed in sub-sections (i) or (11) above. Fencing greater than forty-two (42) inches in height but not to exceed five (5) feet In height above the grade of the sidewalk, may be placed parallel to the lot line along Pacific Coast Highway provided that a 3-foot high landscaped planter with at least a three (3) foot wide planting area extending along the length of the fence is incorporated Into the exterior design of the fencing (see Figure 2A. r (b) For lots facing all other streets, the front yard setback shall be twelve (12)feet. This setback may be reduced to eight (0) feet on up to fifty percent (50%) of the frontage provided that the average setback for the total site frontage is not less than twelve (12) feet. Rationale: Fifteen percent of the depth of most of the lots facing PCH is about 25 feet; the existing ROW includes a parkway of approximately eight (8) feet from the curb. Thus, there will be approximately 33 feet from curb to building along PCH in most instances. In no case will the setback be less than 20 feet, leaving 28 feet from curb to building. A large setback Is appropriate on PCH to accommodate a welt-landscaped setting, creating an attractive "front-door" to the City and complementing the soon-to-be-developed linear park along the oceanside of PCH. The larger landscape area allows room for berms, for sound-attenuation, and for planters or retaining walls to help mask the aboveground extensions of semi-subterranean parking structures. The concerns related to nuise attenuation, heavier pedestrian use and the L visual impact or. travelers on Pacific Coast Highway in terms of an "Introduction" to the City are not as important on the side streets, and the setbacks are reduced accordingly. The .12-foot setback has been used successfully In other parts of the Townlot. . 2.3.116 'aide Yard Setbacks, Ground Floor. Lot Size (Frontage) Sum of Both Side Yard Setbacks Must � E ual less than 100' frontage 20 percent of lot frontage, but not less than 3' on a aide (3' on Loth sides on 25' lots).* 100' - up to a half block 20 percent of lot frontage, but not less E than 7' on any side. _ Individual Side Yard Setbacks Must Be half-block - up to a Not less tha.i 7' from an adjacent full-block property line and not less than 12' from a public ROW. C full block consolidation Not less than 12' from any ROW except or greater PCH, where front yard astbacks apply. 40 r .r f PLAN MIEN Building s 1 22' SIDE VIEW Front yard (typical ) J ` ` • Planter • 3-6' s. 3 22 •t s�i d wa +k ,•. , • . '• • • •�� � irk� Bit- - side-•• p minimum front yard i parkway way walk planting (typical) _r area PCH { t HUM NGTON SUCH C4LFORNIA Planter Pox PLANNING QiVISION Figure 2.4 r 4 25-foot lots may have an 0- side yard ,setback on one (1) side ii: 1) adjacent property is under same ownerships and developed at the same time; 2) at least five (5) feet is provided on the opposite side yard of both properties; 3) )an no portion adjacent building, iflng at a zero lt line is the buildings are not abutting closer than six (6) feet to j Rationale: The setbacks are an equal percentage, 20 percent of the lot frontage, up to a 1f wl block. At a half-block, the requirement is reduced because ec a marom ler nearby area of these larger sized parcels provides adequate separation can be properties. To provide flexibilityo in 1)design to total nd ofboth side setbacks setbacks diff a:rent on eGch Ad., g equals the required perproopertiof re notthe rviolatted and These minimum distances distances from adjacent properties generally increase as the lot size and adjacent properties. to ensure wider separations generally between larger projects J I� 2.3. ac 117 Rear Yard Setbks. (a) For lots fronting on numbered streets: I All roar yard setbacks from the alley shall bntsl vered n an d oneto -half setbafeet at the ground level. Upper stories may be ca closer than two and (21) fee clearance of at least fifteen15) t mutt be mlaintained in this sstbackrrtical (b) For lots fronting on PCH: i ' Additional dedication will bi required to widen the alley to twenty-four (24) feet (see Section 22.100(13)). Rear Yard setbacks shall be three (3) feet. Rationale: is and i rags and egress to These setbacks help to ensure safe Passage of traffic e d I is permitted above garages and parking structures. An uppery the ground floor traffic level. ` i 1 2.3.110 Upper Star LiEtbacks. (a) For lots fronting oil PCH: Upper story front yard setback: The covered portion of all stories above ; ? the second must be set back an average of an additional ten (10) feet from the required front yard, ground floor setback. 3 I (b) For lots facing numbered streets: Upper story front yard setbacks: Any part of they building greater than twelve (12) feet in height shall be set back seventeen (17) feet from thr. ultimate ROW, provided, however, that buildings between Walnut Street and the alley running parallel to PCH can penetrate an "an led setback" area defined as follows: A line drawn from a point th?eeai feet n rate the inland side yard property line and seventeen (1.) f property ROe endatwelvet(12)tfeet from) t etultimate ROWn seeFigure prop y � 2.5). 42 •f 1 a., t .. \. .•.... •. .. . .-. ... ... ... . ... ... _ �� ;'a'.,f�'�Ta ,��e�'.!.'Ksi{, � 1 • 4 ,�•:%: :••:yam ),. .�.. •ice � i � i y' .1y �f • h� 'L 22 22 -17 22 22 fn STREEr 17 rp�5''t�.i i. •r } 17� t yt > i � M Tye i 4[i Property line wmnrm u Ares in which upper Nate: Street width is nat to scale stories can be built E-1 . Examples Of lopHUNTINGTON BEACH (ALIFORNIN tapper Story. Angled Setback' PL4NNING DIVISION Figure 2.5 .. , 43 _ r► Rationale: The upper story front yard setbacks are designed to set the taller portions of buildings hack from the pedestrian parkway and street. If developers meet these requirements, much or the upper floors will he out of sight from f, pedestrians. The option for angled setbacks cn the lots facing the numbered streets is designed to allow views from these buildings to the ocean. The angle ensures that neighboring development will not block anyone's view, while providing an opportunity to face a window or windows directly toward the ocean. M 2.3.119 Maximum Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage shall be fifty percent (5096). Any part of the lot covered by a roof, including covered walkways, patios, and carports shall be Included in coverage. Rationale: r' The lot coverage limitation ensures that the entire lot will not be covered with buildings, but that some ground floor open space will be incorporated into the design. The 50 percent figure mean that approximately 15 percent of the lot in addition to the required setbacks (which comprise about 35 percent of the lot) will be open to the sky. f` 2.3.119.1 Minimum Open Space Rquirements. All developments In this district must satisfy the following open space requirements: r Opan space equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of each unit shall be provided. In multiple unit developments, at least one hundred (10G) square feat of this requirement for each unit with one (1) or two (2) bedrooms must be private open space (contiguous to the unit and for the exclusive use of the occupants). For units with three (3) or more bedrooms, at least two hundred and fifty (250) square feet of the requirement must be private open space. The remainder of this requirement may be met by open space which Is shared In common by the residents in the development. Open space shall not Include parking areas or driveways. Private open space shall have minimum dimension of six (G) feet. Private open space shell not be accessible to any dwelling unit except the unit It serves. Private open space shall be physically separated from public areas. The private open space requirement may be satisfied, In whole or in part, by i private recreation space, which need not be open to the sky, but must be open 1 on at least one (1) side. f Rationale: Open space is an important amenity for residential uses, especially here in Southern California where a mild climate makes outdoor activities so pleasant. Fart of the requirement for open space must be satisfied by private : areas, reserved for the exclusive use of the residents of a particular unit. The rest of the requirement can be satisfied by common areas, such as lawns, gardens, pools and tennis courts, which are for the mutual use of the residents In they entire project. G 44 I t • i • i i 2.3.120 DIS7RiCT 113: VISITOR-SERVING COMMERCIAL General Purpose. This district is limited to the five blocks facing PCH between 6th and Lake Streets. Its location, directly across from the municipal i pier and beach, and on both sides of Main Street, makes It especially suitable for visltor-sorving uses. The location will afford visitors fine views of the pier and shoreline, plenty of sunshine and cool ocean breezes. It will be convenient to beach and pier users as well as Main Street shoppers. The. v►41tor-serving category Is broad enough to include many commercial �F activities which will also serve the needs of the surrounding community, providing an off-season clientele for the district. But of all places In the coastal zone, the area around the intersection of the Main Street-pier axis with the PCH axis is the most likely to attract year-round visitors which will benefit the commercial activities In this district. Traffic signals in this area will facilitate pedestrian movement rcross PCH from the bench. Access and R pedestrian circulation will be further aided by an Orange County Transit District bus lay-over terminal proposed for the City Beach parking lot near Lake Street and by pedestrian overpasses from the parking lots to the Main Street core. The plan also allows residential and office uses in this district so long as the O required visitor-serving commercial is provided. These other uses help Increase the economic feasibility of the desired commercial development and uilow for fuller utilization of this especially valuable property. A 45 .h.. ...a .. .�.— . ... , .. .., . ..._. . ..._.... __ , .. .. .._.. ... «.,. ._._.........._.................... ......« .♦'.GJ.•t1VMf.'r}ae.r. Under certain circumstances, in order to promote better design, multiple black consolidations are permitted in this district In accordance with Section 2.4 below. Boundaries. District #3 includes the area between PCH and Walnut, from 6th to ktae Streets (see Figure 2.6). 2.3.121 Allowable Uses. (a) At a minimum, the entire first floor of all projects in this district must be devoted to visitor-serving commercial uses. (b) The uses permitted in District #3 subject to approval of an r Administrative Review application are the same as those allowed in District #1 tinder Section 2.3.102(a). (c) The uses conditionally allowed in District #3 are the same as those allowed In District 111 under Section 2.3.102(b), except that parking lots �. or structures are prohibited on the ground floor facing directly on Main Street, and office uses shall be conditionally permitted in District 1/3. Miminle: All the permitted commercial uses serve Ute needs of beach visitors. Afanv also serve the commercial needs of the surrounding community. Offices and ,. . residences are conditionally permitted in this district so long as the required commercial uses crre provided; these help increase the economic feasibility of the commercial uses while allowing a greater utilization of the property. 2.3.122 Densities. Up to one-third of the floor area of projects an lots smaller than a 101 61oc consolidation may be devoted to residential uses; in projects on full block or larger c nnsolidations up to one-half of the floor area may be devoted to residential used. The allowable residential densities change as lot siz. changes: Maximum Allowable Lot Size (Frontage) Density ^ less than 50' frontage 1 du/1800 sq. ft. of net. lot area 50' - 99' frontage 1 du/1400 sq. ft. of net lot area 100' frontage - up to half block 1 du/1150 sq. ft. of net lot area half block up to a full block 1 du/900 sq. ft. of net lot area or any consolidation surrounded on all sides by public streets or l alleys but less than a full block full block 1 du/785 sq. ft. of net lot area Rationale: The Increasing density on larger lots provides a bonus for consolidation (see Section 2.3.102). The higher densities are reserved for consolidations which can utilize adjacent streets and alleys for additional buffers or separations ,from nearby projects. 46 i • _ I ma�r���m©�mmmm�a��QammQ�� 4 N _NK District Three HMnNGTON BFACH CAUFORNIA PL4NNNNG DWISION Figure 2.6 2.3.123 Height Limits. The allowable heights increase with the size of the lot, In accordance with the following table: Maximum Allowable Lot Size (Fronts ) Height Limit less than 50' frontage 25, 50' -99' frontage 35' 100' frontage - up to half black 40' half block - up to a full block 50' full block FAR 5.0 FAR = Floor Area Ratio Heights will be measured from the top of any semi-si.rbterranean parking r- facility incorporated into the development, but shall, In no case, be measured from a point greater than three (3) feet above the street-level grade. Any development not using semi subterranean parking shall have Its height measured from street-level grade. An additional ten 10 ( ) feet In height will be allcwed for roof line treatment, C. architectural features such as chimneys, solar energy equipment and mechanical devices. In no case may the air space granted for these purposes above the general maximum height limit be used as part of a habitable room. An additional fourteen (14) fee', in height may be allowed for elevator equipment. All mechanical devices shall be set back and screened so that they cannot be seen from public rights-of-way. Rationale; As in the other districts, heights increase as lot size Increases so that larger lots can accommodate taller buildings, which allow higher densities along with the kinds of open space-related amenities desired in this area. The graduated height limit precludes situations where a tali building "overpowers" adjacent ` ones. The use of a FAR allows greater design flexibility which is important for preserving view corridors(see Section 2.3.147). s 2.3.123.1 Lot Coverage and Building Orientation. Maximum allowable lot coverage varies with the building heights In accordance with the following: For projects with more than four stories the maximum lot coverage shall be 75 percent; for projects with more than six stories, maximum lot coverage shall be 60 percent; for projects with more than eight stories, maximum lot coverage shall be 50 percent. Any portion of a building, that portion being greater than one hundred and twenty-five (125) feet In length and taller than fifty (50) feet in height, must be oriented on an axis within twenty degrees .. (200) of perpendicular to PCH (see Figure 2.7). This requirement does not ` apply to consolidations on Main Street (see Section 2.3.129.1). Rationale: The lot coverage, building orientation and upper story setback requirements also help ensure that view corridors are incorporated into new developments, C that the passage of tight and breezes is protected, and that a good, overall urban design for the downtown is implemented. The building orientation requirement, for example, ensures that the tall buildings will not form a massive wall along PCH but will allow views from Inland buildings. 48 G I I • • a r f. j: l: 200 I Not Acceptable Acceptable Accceptable • O O • � �' ► � HUNTINGTON 8EACM LALFORNIA Examples rJf PLANNING DIVISION Building Orientatiori- • Figure 2.7 49 • r , 2.3.124 Front Yard, Ground Floor Setbacks. (a) Ten feet for additional right-of-way shall be dedicated in any new development fronting on Sixth Street in this DIstrict. Five feet for additional parkway and sidewalk shall be dedicated In r. any new development fronting on Pacific Coast Highway in this DIstrict. (b) The front yard setbacks are different for lots facing different streets in this district: Lots Facing Setback 6th Street 12' n 5th Street 5' Main Street all projects must build to 5' of the property line* 3rd Street 5' 2nd Street 12' �. Lake Street 12, P CH 15, f * The build to requirement can be satisfied by extending any of the following to the property line: 1) the face of the ground floor level; 2) a c plaza or patio used for open-air commercial activity, 3) a law-wall or fence (not exceeding forty-two (42) Inches In height), planters or other G architectural features, which extend along at least fifty percent (509b) of ! the frontage along the lot line; 4) two (2) side walls and second story facade. Exceptions. (1) On Main Street, the build-to requirement notwithstanding, recessed entry wars to establishments shall be permitted provided, however, that such entry ways are not wider than fifteen (15) feet. (ii) Perking lots and parking structures located on 5th, Main and 3rd Streets ere subject to different setback requirements (see Section 2.3.129). (ill) The following may be permitted In the front yard setback on 5th Street, , 3rd Street, Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway: awnings, attached signs, planters and landscape materials, benches, bicycle racks and open-air commercial (no structures over 42 Inches in height except for transparent wind screens). Rationale: The intent of the plan is to have this part of PCII and Main Street develop with a highly active, pedestrian-level retail atmosphere which is gspecially oriented to visitors to the pier and beach. The interrelationships among this district, Main Street, and the pier and beach cannot be overstressed. In order to preserve the continuity of the commercial activity at the pedestrian level along PCH and Main Street projects on these streets must be "built-to" a line five Feet from the property line. An irregular storefront is f distracting to pedestrian shoppers, but a continuous retail facade tends to draw the eye toward these uses and often significantly aids in the success of 1 f 50 • 1 retail districts. ~�cessed entry ways are permitted becur:se these tend to attract or invite s0ppers into the establishment but do no; seriously interrupt the retail f acade.Even in this "urban" retail district, buildings which incorporate open space on the ground floor facing the ocean would be desirable developments; therefore, a wider setback Is required on Pacific Coast Highway. Dedication on Pacific Coast Highway is required to widen the sidewalk and to allow a landscaped parkway separating the street curb and the sidewalk. Dedication along Sixth Street is required to adequately provide for north-south traffic in the event that Fifth Street is vacated(See Sections 2.4 and 3.1) Open aIr commercial will satisfy the build-to line because such uses--including cafes, produce stands, book racks and so on--will enhance the pedestrian-level activity, increasing the attractiveness, interest, anti excitement of the area to visitors. The build-to requirement is relaxed on lots facing Sth Street and the west side of 3rd Street because the first floor of buildings on these blacks will not be strictly for retail uses Inland from Walnut Avenue, making them less important as shopping areas than P.fain Street. Thus, a continuous retail frontage for pedestrian shoppers is not so Important here cw, on Alain Street. The 12-f not setback in all other areas is in keeping with the corresponding setbacks in the blocks directly inland with the same orientction (that I.i,facing the some streets). 2.3.125 Rear Yard Setbacks. (a) For lots facing Pacific Coast Highway and Main Street: All rear yard setbacks from the alley shall be three (3) feet; upper stories mny be cantilevered Into this setback. Additional dedication to wir!^ii the alley to twenty-four (24) feet will be required (see Section ~ (b) For lots facing numbered streets or Lake Street: All rear yard setbacks from the alley shall be seven and one half (7}) feet et the ground level. Upper stories may also be cantilevered Into the setback, not closer than two and one half (21)feet to the property line. (c) In all cases a vertical clearance of fifteen (15) feet must be maintained In these setbacks. Rationales These setbacks help ensure the safe passage of traffic, and Ingress and egress to garages and parking structures. The upper story cantilever f.: permitted above the ground floor traffic level. In this commercial district alleys will be used for truck deliveries; thus, a 15-foot clearance is needed. s 51 i ..,.,...,...,...... .........:...- .........,. . . ,. , .z. ,t,., . .. .., . . ._... ..._. , �/.eye. i 2.3.126 Ground Floor Side Yard Setbacks. Side yard setbacks are different for icts facing different streets. Lots Facing Side Yard Requirements r� 6th Street Some as Districts #1 and #2 (See Section 2.3.106) 5th Street 0' Main Street 0' 3rd Street 0' 2nd Street Same as Districts 111 and lit (See Section 2.3.106) Lake Street Some as Districts #1 and lit (See Section 2.3.106) PCH 0' c Rationale: The side yard setbacks in this district correspond to the setbacks used in the blocks directly inland from them. On PCH and along Sth, Main and 3rd Streets, 0-foot side yards are appropriate here to help retain a continuous retail frontage. 2.3.127 Upper Stogy Setbacks. (a) For lots facing PCH: Any part of the building face greater than twenty-five (25) feet in height shall be set back an average of at least ,five (5) feet from the front lot line. Any part of the building face greater than forty (40) feet In height shall be set back an average of at least ten (10) feet from the front lot line. (b) For lots along 6th, 2nd and Lake Streets: Any part of the building greater than twelve (12) feet In height shall be setback seventeen (17) feet from the ultimate ROW, provided, however, that buildings between Walnut Avenue and the alley parallel to PCH can penetrate an "angled setback area" defined as follows: A " line drawn from a point three (3) feet from the inland, side yard property line and seventeen (17) feet from the ultimate ROW to a point twenty-two (22) feet from the Inland, side yard property line and twelve (12) feet from the ultimate RO';: (see Figure 2.5). (c) For lots on 5th Street, on Main Street or on 3rd Street: Any part of C the building face greater than twenty-five (25) feet In height shall be apt back at least 45 feet from the front lot line. (d) Main Street view corridor. In order to create and preserve view opportunities In new development along Main Street, the following upper story limits shall apply in addition to all other height and setback regulations concerned herein: No building or portion of a building may exceed twenty-five (25) feet In height except In the air spaces as illustrated in the diagram: 52 1 CG I 4AGS 5 5 C "I Gill, ZypT p,S4 5 ACC 4 $p �yGS pt�Gt'�� �455 5 A �pO'� 135` 75' _ 25' tAA 15G SC�`�5p'� PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY I' i i i t i 1 N ST 75' 25' 1350 PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY 501 50 i5p Figure 2.11 illustrates how the setbacks on this block relate to those on other blocks to create a view corridor. (e) Upper story side yard setbacks: No part of a building ;ihich !s higher than thirty-five (35) feet from street level shall extend closer than ten (10) feet to an interior side yard property line. f 53 r i 71 i Rationale: As in other districts, the additional upper-story front yard setbacks are to ensure that taller buildings will not rise so abruptly from street level as to "overpower" pedestrians. The setback on Main Street ensures that r, upper stories will be largely unseen from the pedestrian sidewalk, thus avoiding the ,feeling that one is walking within a man-made "canyon". These upper scary setbacks are generally analagous to those used in the blocks inland from Walnut Avenue. n The importance of the Alain Street corridor as a focal point of the plan has been discussed above. In order to create and preserve view opportunities along Main Street, special restrictions have been placed on the heights of new development there. The purpose of these )restrictions is to afford a "step" approach in the height of the portion of buildings abutting the street, so that buildings farther inland along the corridor can have some views over the building closer to PCH. Also, the taller portions of buildings closer to PCH are setback farther from Main Street, creating .,an "opening-up" of the buildings toward the ocean and providing an expanding viewscape to the sea, pier and Catalina while allowing sea breezes to penetrate up the Main Street corridor. The regulations on inland blocks along Alain Street are described in Section 2.3.147 and Figure 2.11 illustrates how the regulations on •� developments in different blocks interrelate to create a development pattern which is lower and wider near PCH, allowing for the expanding"view corridor". 2.3.128 Minimum Open Space Requirements. (a) Open space requirements for residential projects. Open space equal to twenty-five"percent (25%) of the floor area of each unit shall be provided. In multiple .unit developments, at least one hundred (100) square feet of this requirement for each unit with one (1) or two (2) bedrooms must be private open space (contiguous to the unit and for the exrslusive use of the occupants). For units with three (3) or C. ..- more bedrooms, at least two hundred and fifty (250) square feet of the requirement must be private open space. The remainder of the open space requirement may be met by open space which Is shared In common by the residents In the development. Open space shall not include parking areas or driveways. Private open space shall have minimum dimensions of six (6) feet. Private open space shall not be accessible to any dwelling unit except the unit it serves. Private open space shall be physically separated from public areas. The private open space requirement may be satisfied in whole or in part by private recreation space which need not be open to the sky but must be open on at least one (1) side. • 54 77 _. .__ «s 'I (b) Public open space requirements for all projects. A Public open space equal to at least ten percent (111%) of the [at area must be included in any non-residential development on a parcel having one hundred (100) feet or more of street frontage. In mixed use developments which include residential units, public open space equal to ! five percent (50/6) of the lot area shall be provided. A "Public open space" Is defined as one (1) of the following: open air commercial (open to the street an the first floor, or on at least one (1) side above the first floor, or open to the sky), patios, plazas, balconies, gardens or view areas accessible to the public. OW The open space requirement can be met anywhere in the development; however, open space provided above the second floor will receive only i fifty percent (50`lb) credit toward this requirement. Ratioiiale: Some public open space is appropriate for, and easily designed into, the kinds A of projects expected in this district. The open space requirement will encourage amenities such as balconies, terraces and viewpoints in hese buildings. To encourage a lively, outdoor commercial atmosphere and uses such as cafes and restaurants, open air commercial can be used to satisfy this open space requirement. The public open space requirement can also be met by rooftop gardens or by other upper story open spaces. However, because these places do not contribute as directly to the public, pedestrian activities as they would at lower levels, they are discounted by 50 percent if located above the second story. This requirement cannot be met, however, by open areas which are physically inaccessible to the public, even if they provide visual amenities. These kinds of visual amenities are generally provided by a combination of regulations related to variables like setbacks and height limits which are addressed elsewhere. The open space requirement of this subsection is designed to provide another kind of public amenity: open places to walk, sit, eat, shop or » sightsee. Physical access to these open areas is vital for this kind of mte. i Open space is an important amenity for residential uses too, especially here in Southern California where a mild climate makes outdoor activties so pleasant. The 25 percent requirement is a standard which has been applied in other parts of the City with satisfactory results. Part of the requirement for 1p open space must be satisfied by private areas, reserved for the exclusive use of the residents of a particular unit. The rest of the requirement can tie satisfied by common areas, such as lawns, gardens, pools and tennis courts, which are for the mutual use of the residents in the entire project. � , I `I r 55 I . f 2.3.129 Setbacks for Parking Structures or Lots. Where parking structures or lots abut any street with a 5 foot or build-5-5 foot setback, the structure or lot shall be set back at least ten (10) feet from the public ROW. In the case of parking lots, a decorative masonry wall or landscaped berm shall be installed In the setback area in accordance with Section 9792.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. In the case of parking structures, all street-level parking areas must be screened from view from the public ROW. Such screening must be approved by the Director. The setback area shall be landscaped in accordance with the following eN guldellnes and a landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Director: (a) Planting material shall Include at a minimum one (1) fifteen (15) gallon size tree and three (3) five (5) gallon size shrubs for each seventy-five (75) square feet of landscaped area and at least one (1) 30-inch box tree 1` for each one hundred and fifty (150) square feet of landscaped area. (b) The setback area shall be planted with suitable groundcover. (c) The landscaped area shall be provided with an irrigation system which conforms to the standards specified for landscaped medians by the C Department of Public Works. (d) All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and attractive manner. Rationale: Wider setbacks are required for parking structures and lots to help assure that �• adequate screening and landscaping is provided to make these uses more compatible with the surrounding area. 2.3.129.1 Public Plazas on Main Street. For full block consolidations on Main Street, pub is plazas are required at the corner of PCH and Main Street and in accordance with Section 2.3.149.1. Rationale: See Section 2.3.149.1. i. t� G 56 Y t' 0 ti r! 2.3.130 DISTRICT At MIXED-U_ SE, OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL TRANSITIONAL General Pus pse. This district "flanks" the downtown core area, separating tTie 1h1gh c ensity district along Main Street from the outlying areas which are primarily residential (see Figure 2.1). The purpose of this district Is to provide another "transition" zone from those residential airaas to the more "urban" Main Street corridor. Consequently, mixes of commercial, office and residential uses are permitted. Projects with a greater residential orientation q will be located along 6th, 2nd and Lake Streets, while projects with more of a commercial or office orientation are encouraged along 5th and 3rd Streets. Genoraliy, the height limit In this district is 35 feet, as It Is In the surrounding areas. However, on larger consolidations, the height limit 19 Increased to 50 feet (foijr stories) as part of the transition to the downtown. 04 Not only are the uses and heights In tr insition In this zone from the surrounding residential areas to the mixed use Main Street corridor, but other variables such as setbacks are also used to mark the gradual change in character as one comes closer to the traditional downtown. For example, the setbacks are less strict on lots facing 5th and 3rd Streets In keeping more with the urban setting closer to Main Street. However, the setbacks for the lots facing 6th, 2nd and Lake Streets reflect the requirements of the adjacent residential areas. 57 i f a ' •,------ - .-..__ � ..ram �.� J�O `•r .,,�--��"� I wuu 01, 10101110[DID 101DONE MUM 011DO) MIDIR [E m ILIJ15B TIM E HUNTINGTON B64CH C4LmRi m District ict Four R PLANNING DIVISION Figure 2.8 Under certain circumstances, in order to promote better design, multiple block consolidations are permitted In this district In accordance with Section 2.4 below. S Boundaries. This district includes the blocks on both sides of the Main Street "care" area: from 6th to 5th Street between Walnut and Acacia Avenue and from 3rd to Lake Street, between Walnut and Orange Avenues (see Figure 2.8). 2.3.131 Allowable Uses. As a transition zone, a number of different uses are permitted an ar required in developments depending on location and lot size. (a) Office/commercial uses are required on the first floor of all projects in this district. (b) For lots facing 5th and 3rd Streets: Above the first floor, residential or office uses are permitted; however, office and residential may not both be included above the first floor in the same building. (c) For lots facing 6th and the west side of 2nd Street: Above the first floor, residential uses arc permitted. Offices are also permitted, but only In full block consolidations or in half block consolidations crossing an alley (elther 3rd to 2nd Street or 5th to 6th Straet); however, office and residential may not both be included above the first floor In the some building. (d) For developments on'lots between 2nd and Lake Streets: only residential uses are permitted above the first floor. (e) Commercial uses allowed'In District 04 are the same as in. District #5 (see Section 2.3.141). All professional office uses are permitted, In accordanco with this section. Rationale: Lots acing the residential araas (that is,facing 6th, 2nd and Lake Streets) will generally be allowed to include only residential uses above the first Moor, except for full-block and certain half-block consolidations. Lots on blocks closer to Main Street may include offices above the first flow, reflecting the transition to the more urban atmosphere there (see Figure 2.8a). The intent is to allow a mix of uses in District #9, while keeping the intensity of uses less than along Main Street in District #5. 2.3.132 Density. The allowable residential densities vary with lot size. O , Maximum Allowable Lot Size (Frontage) Dens ty less than 50e frontage 1 du 50 - 99e frontage 1 du/1400 sq. ft. of net lot area 100' frontage up to half block 1 du/1150 sq. ft. of not lot area half block up to full block 1 du/900 sq. ft. of net lot area full block 1 du/785 sq. ft. of net lot area 59 1 f ` UPPER STORY USES-ALLOWEDi S IN DIFFERENTTORTIONS,OF`-DISTRICT FOUR { RESIDENTIAL: OFFICE 1S ALLONED FOA FULL BLOCK CONSOLIDATIONS OR HALF-BLOCK RESIDENTIAL OR OFFICE CONSOLIDATIONS CROSSING AN ALLEY. { j I rn 2 k 2 i Z 7C } t i RESIDENTIAL; OFFICE.IS ALLOUED FOR FULL BLOCK CONSOLIDATIONS OR HALF BLOCK CONSOLIDATIONS CROSSING AN ALLEY. ! RESIDENTIAL OR OFFICE RESIDENTIAL ONLY 1 t. 7 i HW.�TtNGTQN BEACH CALIEC}RNIA Upper Story Uses PANNING DIMON Figure 2.8a District Four � 1 Rationale: The rationale for this incrementol density bonus system is explained in District 1 #2(.Qee Section 2.3.112). 2.3.133 Height Limits. The height limit changes as the lot size and density changes, so that larger parcels with more density can accommodate taller buildings which can provide more open-space and related amenities. Maximum Allowable Lot Size (Frontage) Height less than 50' frontage 25' 501 -991 35' 1001 frontage up eo a half block 40' half block or greeter 50' E, Helg6ts will be measured from the top of any semi-subterranean parking facility incorporated into the development, but shell, in no case, be measured from a point greater than three (3) feet above the street-level grade. Any ! development not using semi-subterranean parking shall have Its height I measured from street-level. An additional ten (10') feet in height may be allowed for roof line treatment, architectural features such as chlrrmnL,-, solar energy equipment and mechanical devices. In no case may the air space granted for these purposes above the general maximum height limit be used as part of a habitable room. ` m An additional fourteen (14) feet may be allowed for elevator equipment. All mechanical devices shall be set back and screened so that they cannot be seen f from public right-of-ways. Rationale: E e act on 2.3.104. } 2.3.134 Front Yard Ground Floor Setback. (a) Ten feet for additional right-of-way shall be dedicated In any development fronting on 6th Street. (b) For lots facing 6th, 2nd and Lake Streets: Buildings shall beset back at least twelve (12) feet from the ultimate ROW. (c) For lots facing 5th and 3rd Streets: Front yard setback on the ground floor is 5 feet. Rationale: T e anger front yards required on developments on 6th, 2nd and Lake Streets i correspond with those in the nearby residential areas. The 0-foot setback on Sth and 3rd Streets reflects the more urban and commercial atmosphere of theee areas which are closer to the downtown. Again, a "transition" is encouraged from the residential community to the downtown mixed-use center. Dedication on Sixth Street is required to allow for street widening to accommodate increased traffic if Fifth Street is ever vacated. 61 2.3.135 Rear Yard Setbacks. All rear yard setbacks from the alley shall be seven and one-half P feet at the ground level. Upper stories may be cantilevered Into the setback, but not closer than two and one half (2-}) feet to the property line; however, a vertical clearance of at least fifteen (15) feet must be maintained In this setback. r Rationale: Projects in this district will include commercial and office activities; therefore, the alleys will be used for deliveries and a passageway wide enough, and tall enough, for truck movement should be reserved. r 2.3.136 Side Yard Setbacks. (a) For lots facing 6th, 2nd and Lake Streets: Lot Size (Frontage) Sum of Both Side Yard Setbacks Must Equal Less then 100' frontage 20 percent of lot frontage, but not less than 3' on a side (31 on hoth sides on 25' lots).* 100' frontage - up to 20 percent of lot frontage, but not let:.. than half block 7' on any side. (b)For lots facing 3rd and 5th Streets: Lot Size Side Yard Setback G less than half block 0 feet. (c) For all projects half block consolidations and larger: Lot Size Individual Side Yard Setbacks half-block up to full-block Not less than 7 feet from an adjacent property line and not less than 12 fee. from a C public ROW. full block consolidation Not less than 12 feet from any ROW except along 5th or 3rd Streets where front yard setbacks apply. C * 25-foot lots may have an 0- side yard setback on one (1) side If: 1) adjacent property is under same ownership and developed at the same time; 2) at least five (5) feet Is provided on the opposite side yard of both properties; 3) no portion of n building at a zero lot line is closer than six (6) feet to an adjacent building, if the buildings are not abutting. 62 G ; Rationale: s exp a rred above, setbacks are used to help make the transition in character frorn the surrounding residential areas to the more urban, mixed-use A downtown. Thus, for the parts of this district near residential areas, the settvcks are analagous to those in such areas, for parts of the district closer to Main Street, the setbacks reflect the more urban Iook of that commercial district. 2.3.137 Upper Story Setbacks. Upper story front yards: (a) For lots facing 6th and 2nd Streets: All stories above the second floor shall be set back an average rof twenty-two (22) feet from the ultimate ROW. Up to fifty percent (50%) of the building frontage may be setback twelve (12) feet from the ROW, providing that the average setback on upper stories is no less than twenty-two (22) feet. (b) For lots facing 5th and 3rd Streets: All stories above the second shall be set back an average of 15 feet from the ultimate ROW. Ratite. As elsewhere, the upper story setbacks require the taller portions of buildings to be located farther from the street and the pedestrian level. They also requfro buildings to be narrower above the second floor which helps allow the passage of more air, light and breezes and reduces the potential visual and scale impacts. The front yard "angle" option is not offered here because in these blocks, which are farther from the ocean, the required angle to retain views is so acute as to make this approach impractical. 2.3.138 Minimum Open Space Requirements. (a) For all developments with residential uses: Open space equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of each unit shall be provided. In multiple unit developments at least one hundred (100) f� square feet of this'requirement for each unit with one (1) or two (2) bedrooms must be private open space (contiguous to the unit and for the exclusive use of the occupants). For units with three (3) or more bedrooms, at least two hundred and fifty (250) square feet of the requirement must be private open space. The remainder of the open space requirement may be met by open space which Is shared In common by the residents In the development. Open space shall not include parking areas or driveways. Private open space shall have minimum dimensions of six (6) feet. Private open space shall not be accessible to on), dwelling unit except the unit It serves. Private open spare shall be physically separated from public areas. The private open space requirement may be satisfied in whole or in part by private recreation space which need not be open to the sky but must to open on at least one (1) side. Rationale: eT`h Iot coverage limitation ensures that the entire lot will not be covered with buildings, but that some ground floor open apace will be incorporated into the design. The 50 percent figure means that approximately 15 percent of the lot On addition to the required setbacks which comprise about 35 percent of the lot) will be open to the sky. 63 2.3.139 Setbacks For Parking Structures or Lots. Where parking structures or lots abut any street with a 5 font or btflld-t.0-3 foot setback, the structure or lot shall be set back at least ten (10) feat from the public ROW. In the case of parking lots, a decorative masonry wall or landscaped berm shall be inztalled .. in the setback area In accordance with Section 9792.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. In the case of parking structures, all street-level parking areas must be screened from view from the public ROW. Such screening must be approved by the Director. The setback area shall be landscaped in accordance with the following guidelines and a landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Director: (a) Planting material shall Include at a minimum one (1) fifteen (15) gallon size tree and three (3) five (5) gallon size shrubs for each seventy-five r (75) square feet of landscape area and at least one (1) 30-inch box tree for each one hundred and fifty (150) square feet of landscaped area. (b) The setback area shall be planted with suitable groundcover. (c) The landscaped area shall be provided with an Irrigation system which conforms to the standards specified for landscaped medians by the C Department of Public Works. (d) All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and attractive manner. Rationale: Wide setbacks are required for parking structures and lots to help assure that C adequate screening and landscaping is provided to moka these uses more compatible with the surrounding area. 2.3.139.1 District 4=a. The area depicted in Figure 2.9 as DIstrict 4-a Is not a part of the specific plan; rather, it is a transition area consisting of a half block along Sixth and Lake Streets which borders the downtown. Because these half blocks face District 4 across Sixth and Lake Streets and also abut the strictly residential neighborhoods of the Townlot and Oldtown areas, they are Ideally situated to act as an additional buffer between the office/commercial uses of the downtown and the existing residential communities. This specific 1 'in does not include zoning regulations for District 4-a but recommends that th -4sting zoning he modified as outlined below. 1 nlf block strip of District 4-a on the west side of Sixth Street is not r with, 'ie coastal zone. It would be inappropriate, therefore, to Include It in tht. !cific plan, which applies coastal zone policies and regulations. As a transitio, Ana, District 4-a should combine a mix of uses from each ` of the abutting . within a physical configuration which most closely resembles the v ';rial neighborhoods an the periphery. It Is suggested, therefore, ''ie existing zoning be changed as follows: i L i 64 i 1 .. ,i Ot EDM.MMM lfl 10 10 DID. el ma 1L,MI 11 IE lo Efl 10 o©amat-A�k, _ a • om � ma© ma©aommmmr mom \ , , P-A 1 i 3 7 f 2 _ i RNTINGTON SUCH COILIFORNIN DiStriCt 4-A PLANNING DIVISION '� Figure. 2.9 1 1 , ,l � 1 1 1) Permitted uses should include office or studio type uses, to occupy not more than one-third of the floor area. r 2) Perking standards for office or commercial uses would apply as necessary. 3) All other requirements of the underlying zoning d:..trict shall apply. a c r � t . s , C � .. 0 t.. 4 + 2.3.140 DISTRICT p5: MIXED-USE, OFFICE/RESIDENTIAL MAIN STREET General Purpose. The District includes the blocks on either side of Main treeett and Irnct des the oldest commercial area in the City, which comprises the City's historical "downtown". The purpose of this District Is tn help this area once again fill Lhe role of "downtown" for the City by creating a more urban atmosphere, encouraging relatively higher intensity development with some commercial uses, office a buildings and residences. The development requirements for this District acknowledge and take advantage of this area's proximity to the beach and ocean. The Main Street axis extends across PCH to the and of the pler, Into the ocean. Thus, the connection to the sea is a physical as well as visual and psychological one. The r use of view corridors and other height and orientation restrictions In the urban design of this District Is intended to focus development on the Main Street corridor toward the street-plor axis and the ocean. Views along the street to the pier and ocean are expressly accommodated. In order to afford the visual, climatic, and recreation amenities of this near shore location to :i large number of persons, higher residential densities are permitted. Offices are encouraged to locate here to help create the desired downtown atmosphere. The physical amenities will help offset the disadvantage of being so distant from a controlled-access freeway. r 67 '�„f'k1EY4:Q•K�sLL�.+�`i"G^'sici�z'x:.-•..r».:wr..,..........�_.___—_.......+t,+.::..:_:7�.._v:. ..._�.�----^-•....--.--^. The Main Street-pier axis Is Intended to be an active, vital and Interesting pedestrian way, Intersecting with and complementing the pedestrian-oriented visitor-serving commercial area an PCH. The first floor of Main Street will be 1 retail commercial, with a continuous Recede built close to the sidewalk. Only 4 open air commercial uses and a limited number of properly designed plazas and t patios may be permitted to disrupt the line of retail storefronts. Deliveries ! will be permitted only in the alleys and side streets, so that curb cuts on Main Street Itself will be minimized. Lastly, the District promotes mixed uses of commercial, office and°residential developments within this special area so that there will be opportunities for people to live, work and shop nearby. T.,e residential uses will help support ,the office and commercial uses. The, commercial uses In turn will serve the residents Bs well as visitors, and the offices may provide some close-by work places for at least some of the residents. Such mixes are especially appropriate In this urban setting. This approach is an Interesting way to help mitigate problems asooclated with suburban sprawl such as Increasing congestion, smog and excessive fuel consumption. Under certain circumstances, in order to promote better design, multiple block consolidations are permitted In this district (See Section 2.4 below). Bouhdacles. This District Includes the area from 5th to 3rd Streets between Walnr' n;t and Pecan Avenues (see Figure 2.10). r i R 2.3.141 Allowable Uses. (a) The first floor of all buildings In this District must be devoted to commercial activities. (1) The following commercial uses are permitted on the first floor: C , All uses allowed In District 1/1 under Section 2.3.101(a). (11) The following are conditionally allowed: Department stores; dry goods and notions; furniture stores; appliance stores; liquor stores; dog and cat grooming; pet shops; parking lots and garages (except along Main Street); and other F retail uses. ' (b) Uses allowed above the first floor (1) The following uses are permitted: All commercial uses allowed on the first floor If upper story areas are a continuation of first floor stores; photographers; barber, beauty, manicure shops; reducing salons and health clubs; banks, savings and loans and other financial services; museums; medical, r, dental, phychietric offices; Insurance, law, architecture and real estate offices; all other professional offices; residential uses. 68 I ' r- � I � ,j OQ � o _ rlMD[D .ID�D.ID ID m ID a.ID.ID - IDmmIDIDIDID® ID o may, IflulUDED011DIDIOIDEDIDHEz , E E9 ®®®®E9®m®®m e®ID P9 e _ W 1 I w •� •�► HUMINGtON BFACH GILIFORNIK- _ Dis#nct Five PUNNING DIVISION -0 Figure 2.10 j (l)) The following are conditinnally permitteri: I All uses conditionally permitted on tha first floor if upper story r areas are a continuation of first floor stores; newspaper publishing; catering establishments; schools, churches; medical and dental laboratories; ' parking lots and garages; restaurants; taverns; j theaters; private clubs; other uses not expressly prohibited. Such j� uses shall be permitted only if found to be compatible with office j and residential uses nearby or within the sam: mixed-use building. r Rati.�C b�..... iommercial� mot uses are required on the first floor in order. to proe an active and interesting retail area along Main Street. . If a developer.wiahes'to extend his commercial uses above the first floor, such as in a department store, such uses;are generally allowed so long as the upper story commercial areas are a C continuation of the first floor establishment. Certain other`,commercial uses maybe allowed above the first floor if they are especially compatible with office/residential uses and serve the occupants of such uses (like, beauty shops). Other ' commercial establishments are conditionally allowed, if damfgned"properly to enstre compatibility with office/residential uses. Thus, a properly designed restaurant located on an upper story to gain a view of the sea could be allowed. Offices are pgrinitted.above the first floor to provide additional work Mace$ for the residents of this area. Offices also will contribute to the desired 1 "downtown" ambience the plan is trying to achieve. Residential uses are allowed to help support the office/commercial development and to provide opportunities for people to live near the ocean, taking advantage of the views, breezes and recreational amenities. ki 2.3.142 Dens ties. Up to one-third of the flnor area of prulects on lots smaller than a full bock consolidation may be devoted to residential uses; In projects on full block or larger consolidations up to one-half of the floor area may be devoted to residential uses. The allowable residential densities change as lot size changes: Maximum Allowable Lot Size (Frontage) nenslt - - G less than 30' frontage I du/1900 sq. ft. of net lot. area 50' -99' frontage 1 du/1400 sq. ft. of net lot area 1001 frontage - up to half block 1 du/1150 sq. ft. of net lot area half block up to a full block 1 du/900 sq. ft. of not lot area L full black 1 du/785 sq. ft. of net lot area Rationale: The Increasing density on larger lots provides a bonus for consolidation; see Section 2.3.102. 1 70 2.3.143 Maximum Height*. Height limits increase as lot size increases: Maximum Allowable Lot Size (Frontage) a ch_t less than 50' frontage 25, less then 100' frontage 35' 100' frontage -up to half block 40' half block -up to full block 50' full block FAR 5.0 FAR r Floor Area Ratio *See Section 2.3.147 for additional upper story setback requirements. A Heights will be measured from the top of any semi-subterranean parking facility incorporated into the development, but shall, In no case, be measured from a point greater than three (3) feet above the street-level grade. Any development not using semi-subterranean parking shall have its height measured from street-level grade. An additional ten (10) feet in height will be allowed for roof line treatment, architectural features such 39 chimneys, solar energy equipment and mechanical devices. in no case may the air space granted for these purposes above the general maximum height limit be used as part of a habitable room.° ^,n additional fourteen (14) feet In height may be allowed for elevator equipment. All mechanical devices shall be set back and screened so that they cannot be seen from public rights-of-way. Rationale: AsAs allowable density increases to encourage consolidation, the height limit increases to help accommodate these more intense uses in a manner that allows for Gin-space related amenities (such as view corridors and upper story setbacks). As expicined further in Section 2.3.1479 Floor Area Ratios (FAR's) of 5.0 arb -aed u: place of a height limit in full block consolidations-- so long as certain requirements are met to protect view corridors. FAR's allow greater design flexibility which will be vital for maximizing views to the sea and for achieving the desired urban design of Main Street. 2.3.144 Front Yard Ground Floor Setbacks. (a) For lots facing 3rd and 5th Streets: 5 feet. (b) For Main Street: Projects must be "built-to" a line 5 feet from the property line. See Section 2.3.124, for conditions which satisfy the build-to requirement and exceptions for parking lots, parking structures and recessed entryways. (c) For Lake Street: twelve (12) feet. 71 M Rationale: Main�Street will be a highly active pedestrian retail area. The "build-to" requirement ensures that .the continuous storefront lire, which is an important i characteristic of urban retail areas, will not be broken. Also, by requiring that � storefronts are close to the sidewalk, the urban design forces pedestrians to notice the retail activities. See the "Rationale" for Section 2.3.124 for a { fuller explanation of the build-to requirement and the permitted exceptions. i On Sth and 3rd Streets, there is a five foot setback requirement, but developers are not required to build to the property line. This flexibility is op afforded because these streets will not be exclusiwaly for commercial uses on the'ground floor, (for example, parking structures are allowed, as are offices at the ground level on the opposite sides of the street). Thus, sortie additional flexibility in design is permitted, although it is likely that most developers of jretail Establishments will build to the setback line anyway. 2.3.145 Rear Yard Setbacks. (a) For lots facing 3rd, 5th and Lake Streets: All rear yard setbacks from the alley shall be Feven and one-half(7}) feet at the ground level. (b) For lots facing Main Street: The rear yard setback shall be three (3) feet C and dedication to widen the alley to twenty-four (24) feet Is required (see Section 2.2.100(a)). Rationale: Th' e setbacks help to allow safe passage of traffic and ingress and egress to garages and parking structures. For lots facing Main Street, dedication to elk expand the alley is necessary to help provide access to commercial establishments because direct access from the street is restricted. 2.3.146 Side Yard Setbacks. No setback is required. Ratio na1'e: 'j G.tound6tooa, aide yand 4 etbacke ane zeno .in onden to pnomote a tonti.nuoub commehe.i.at 6acade at .the pedeatkian t vet. '. 2.3.146.1 Setback—for Parkin Structures or Lots. Where parking structures or lots abut any street with a 5 foot or build-to- foot setback, the structure or lot shall 01 be set back at least ten (10) feet from the public ROW. In the case of parking lots, a decorative masonry wall or landscaped berm shall be installed In the setback area in accordance with Section 9792.1 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. In the case of parking structures, all street-level parking areas must be screened from view from the public ROW. Such screening rust be approved by the Director. �- The setback area shall be landscaped In accordance with the following guidelines and a landscape plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Director: 72 F t (e) Planting material shall include at a minimum one (1) fifteen (15) gallon size tree and three (3) five (5) gallon size shrubs for each seventy-five (75) square feet of landscape area and at, least one (1) 30-inch box tree » for each one hundred and fifty (150) square feet of landscaped area. (b) The setback area shall be planted with suitable groundcover. (c) The landscaped area shall be provided with an Irrigation system which conforms to the standards specified for landscaped medians by the Department of Public Works. (d) All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and attractive manner. 2.3.147 Upper Story Setbacks. w (a) All portions of buildings above twenty-five (25) feet shall be set back at least an average of 15 feet from any street frontage. (b) Main Street view corridor. In order to create and preserve view opportunities In new development along Main Street, the following upper story limits shall apply, In addition to all other height and setback !� regulations contained herein: In District 65 between Walnut and Olive Avenues, any building or portion �' :. L jlldirig higher than forty (40) feet In Height shall he set back at least 60 feet from the ultimate ROW on Main Street (see Figure 2.11). (c) In,District #5 between Orange and Pecan Avenues, to prohibit very tall buildings directly on Lake Street, no building or portion of 'a building taller than fifty (50) feet in height shall be permitted east of the c:enterilne of the existing alley ROW between Main and Lake Streets (see Figure 2.11). 'rationale: The es restrictions on where tall buildings can be acted create a progressive -&Aew corridor to the pier and the ocean because upper story setbuoks are more restrictive on blocks closer to the ocean. This allows the buildings farther 9 from the ocean to be designed to afford views to the pier and the sea, confident that future development closer to the ocean will not block such idews. Thf. «oan design approach creates an "opening-ups' of the buildings toward the ocean providing an expanding vfewscape to the sea, the pier, and Catalina, allowing sea breezes to penetrate up the Main Streeet corWilar. It ;I also creates a'"step-approach" on the portions of buildings along Main Street • itself as heights increase for those portions on blocks farther from PCH. Note, ton, that buildings taller than 50 feet will be prohibited along Lake Street to ensure a smooth transition in terms of heights from the outlying residential districts to the Main Street corridor. I .1 I 73 2.3.148 Minfmum Open Space Requirements. (a) Open space requirements for residential projects. r Open space equal to twenty-five percent (25%) of the floor area of each unit shall, be provided. In multiple unit developments, at least one hundred (100) square feet of this requirement for each unit with one (1) or two (2) bedrooms must be private open space (contiguous to the unit and for the exclusive use of the occupants). For units with three (3) or more bedrooms, at least two hundred and fifty (250) square feet of the requirement must be private open space. The remainder of the open space requirement may be met by open space which is shared In common by the residents In the development. Open space shall not Include parking areas or driveways. Private open space shall have minimum dimensions of six (6) feet. Private open space shall not be accessible to any dwelling unit axcept the unit It serves. Private open space shall be physically separated from public areas. The private open apace requirement may be satisfied In whole or In part by private recreation space which need not be open to the sky but must be open on at least one (1) side. a � (b) Public open space requirements for all projects. } t Public open space equal to at least ten percent (10%) of the lot area y; must be included in any non-residential development on a parcel having l one hundred (100) feet or more of street frontage. In mixed use i developments which include residential units, public open space equal to five percent (5%) of the lot area shall be prokolded. "Public open space" Is defined as one (1) of the following: open sir commercial (open to the street on the first floor, or on at least one (1) side above the first floor, or open to the sky), patios, plazas, balconies, gardens or view areas accessible to the public. The open space requirement can be met anywhere in the development; t however, open space provided. above the second floor will receive only fifty percent (50%) credit toward this requirement. Rationale: Some public open space is appropriate,jar, and easily designed Into, the kinds of projects expected in this district. The open space requirement will j encourage amenities such as balconies, terraces and viewpoints in these buildings. To encourage a 'lively, outdoor .commercial atmosphere and u--es such as cafes and restaurants, open air commercial can be used to satisfy this r open spree requirement. The public open space requirement can also be met by rooftop gardens or by ;. other upper story open spaces. However, because these places do not contribute as directly to the public, pedestrian activities as they would at lower levels, they are discounted by SO percent if located above the second C story. 1 1 74 i 1 PLAN VLEN '� M tPILlit If,•+its �rr1l•s1 air «.r+� Orer+r�A�btue � a iva Avernr � / N nt.tvr. Avr.Nut: MIME AMUR ycL� *,1 7 A ND ttEMIT L11UT IN-nits SC1X. N IG . VALNUT AVENUE t♦ Pacific Coast Ni¢My ?.- ft�71Ec 4he air spsar�an wa other aide N; of Ktin street am the Mirror i of Linea ck-picted hem. t fS' 7 e pACIYtC COAST HtG11WAY HUNTINGTON BrACH C4UFORNIN Building Envelopes PLANNING DIVISION Figure 2.11 $�JKX: _ 73A. ' t �.t This requiremcnt cannot be met, however, by open areas which are physically inaccessible. to,the public, even if they provide visual amenities. These kinds of visual amenities are generally provided by a combination of regulations related to inrlables like setbacks and height limits which are addressed elsewhere. .The open space requirement of this subsection is designed to provide another kind of public amenity: open places to walk, sit, eat, shop or sightsee. Physical access to these open areas is vital for this kind of use. Open space is an important amenity for residential uses too, especially here in i Southern California where a mild climate makes outdoor activities so pleasant. The 25 percent requirement is a standard which has been applied in other parts of the City with satisfactory results. Part of the requirement for open space must be satisfied by private areas, reserved for the exclusive use of, the residents of a particular unit. The rest of the requirement can be satisfied by common areas, such as lawns, gardens, pools and tennis courts, i which are for the mutual use of the residents in the entire project. 2.3.149 Floor Area Ratios. For full block consolidations In District #5 fronting an Pie-in Street, a Flaor Area Ratio (FAR) of 5.0 applies, so long as all setbacks and open space requirements are met (see Sections 2.3.147 and 2.3.148). A A FAR of 5.0 means that the total covered floor area of the building, except for subterranean and semi-subterranean parking, cannot exceed five (5) times the net floor area of the lot. The use Rationale: of FAR's allows taller buildings .without increasing the total w developable .volume or "building envelope." This approach will allow. more design flexibility which will be important in meeting the height restrictions placed on portions of some of the blocks to accommodate view corridors along Main Street to the pier and sea (see Section 2.3.147). By using FAR's, these view corridor limits will not reduce the total allowable building square footage afforded developers, while accomocating the flexibility necessary to create i the view corridors. 2.3.149.1 Plaza Re"qu- "iramen'ts. In full block consolidations In District #5 (and In District fronting an Man Street), ground floor public plazas shall be required and Incorporated Into the design of the development. Such p!azas shall have the following characteristics: • (a) Location: ground floor corner; one (1) side must face Main Street. � (b) Area: not less than one thousand (1,000)sq 3re feet. (c) Landscaping: not less than thirty percent (30%) of the plaza area should be planted. (d) Paving: all paved areas shall be textured. (e) Visual Feature: plaza must Include a sculpture, fountain, Information kiosk, pond, display, or similar visual amenity. 75 ti �{ •;� ....., , . _ _ ...... _ .. _ _.. .._.. .. _.. _ t.,.sw.........x..,w ecIlaAS IAmJ. 1 r (f) PUblic Seating: one (1) seat per forty (40) square feet. One (1) "sent" equals either i) one (1) chair. or r 11) one (1) foot x one and one-half (1.5) foot section of a bench, or 111) sixteen (16) square feet of lawn. At least fifty percent (50%) of the 'required seating must be avallsble to the public with no fee (not in an open air commercial development). (g) Open Air Commercial: not more than fifty percent (513%) of plaza area may be used for open air commercial uses. A plan for the plaza must be approved by the Director. Rationale: Properly designed street level ' plazas. can be .val6A1e' amenities in the downtown area.. These plazas ,Would minimize disruptions to the retail area, and should be lively, usable public places which complement the storefronts. In order to do this, the plaza must be properly landscaped, provide street furniture (especially sitting places) and, if possible, some open air commercial C uses. C ti C t r ! 1 ; 76 i C � • i jr,f ,A 2.3.150 DISTRICT #6: GENERAL COMMERCIAL IV General P&jLose. This district encompasses three blocks situated inland of the downtown core and adjacent;to office/residential and residential districtia. It ?. is'Intooded to provide a location for general purpose commercial enterprises t' t liIah can serve these surrounding uses. Commercial estabiisfiments -in i Districts #4 and #5 will generally be small-scale and limited to those which are Incidental to the primary uses which are offices and residences. For example, small-scale specialty food shops would more likely be found In the office-residential district than a supermarket. The new residents, however, ?� will require more extensive shopping facilities than are likely to be provided , within the mixed-use core itself, and this District #6 Is Intended to provide • those. • ?I Under certain circumstances, in order to promote better design, multiple block , consolidations are permitted In this district In accordance with Section 2.4 below. • 8 'und-ries. The district consists of three (3) blocks between Main Street and Lake treet from Pecan Avenue to Palm Avenue. See Figure 2.12. 2.3.151 Allowable Uses. Permitted uses In this .district Include all uses,. except residential and general or professional offices, permitted or conditionally permitted In District #5 (see Section 2.3.141) as well as the following: automobile accessory dealers; boat and marine supplies; auto repair shops; service stations; and undertakers. Related office uses may be permitted subject to a use permit. 77 • ,j ar,r.`.�J Y,,:;;tw"R:�.�t ......,ti .__ _.__•�---.___ ..,....a..+w..+.a,G.7.i+_'.uR1 `..T' "';a'; i vmm m-GIED-UTM m m m Q� o�p Uj 'am [BOOM malallolommmumfl mm mmommmmommommo 1010, ee�e�aee�eee�e��� � l I Rationale: s b1strict is intended to provide an area for general commercial activities to support downtown office/residential uses. off ices which are not related to • the commercial uces are not permitted hero in order to help focus thnt kind of general office projects in the Main Street core area. 2.3.152 Maximum Height. Lot F ze Haight lass than half block 35' Bali block or up to full block 40, full black 50' Rationale: The maxfmum heights in this district are scaled down from those allowed in r District #S, which helps create a smooth transition in terms of heights between the downtown and the surrounding neighborhoods. Although it is not likely that thera will be many occasions when general commercial structures will be built with more than one or two stories, the possibility for a department store or a multi-level mini-mall for shops is not precluded. • 2.3.153 Front Yard Ground Floor Setbacks. (a) For 3rd and 5th Streets: 5' (b) For Main Street: all projects must be built to a line five feet from the front property llne.* • j (e) For Lake Street: twelve (12) feet. * See Section 2.3,123 for the conditions which satisfy the build-to requirement and for exceptions for parking late and structures and recessed entryways. Rationale: The coat nuous retail frontage of Alain Street should be extended to this ' a,lja%ent commercial area. This will create a pedestrian level commercial entrance to the downtown core, encouraging pedestrian shopping along this commercial length of Main Street (see Section 2.3.123 for fuller explanation of j the purpose of the build-to requirement). 2.3.154 Rear Yard Setbacks. (a) I cr lots facing Lake Street: All rear yard setbacks from the alley shall be seven and one-half (71) fact at the ground level. (b) For lots facing Main Street: The rear setback shall be three (3) feet and dedication of additional right-of-way to Increase the alley width to twenty-four (24) feet will be required (see Section 2.1.100(a)). Ratiaitate: r1 T-s'e—Mcks help to accommodate safe passage of traffic and ingress and egress to garages and parking structures. The dedication to widen the alley is ne.essary bocause direct access from Alain Street is restricted. 79 r • ,��.:. d ri,H\3.I MY.' .....: .. .. .....a, •.... ...... ,. .. ..... ...... .... - .. .. ...... ._�.. .. ......_..�+..�.�..w.!".�r.-np.rs.ntxri�:tl..w 2.3.155 Side Yard Setbacks. No setback Is required. Ra.tionate: Ghound6too,k, aide yand ee.tbacU aRe zeho .in ohden to pumo.te a aon.ttnuoua commenctat 6acade at .the pedea tn.ian .t'evet. 2.3.156 L�22,i:; Story Setbacks. All portions of buildings above twenty-five (25) feet shall be set back an average of 15 fast from any street frontage. No part n of a building which is hider than thirty-five (35) feet from street level shall extend closer than ten (10) feet to an interior side yard property line. Rationale: These me- will help reduce the feeling that taller buildings will ffoverpower" street-Ievel pedestrians. The averaging provision allows for .^ greater design f Iexibility. 2.3.157 Setbacks for Parking Structure'-or Lots. Where parking structures or lots abut any street with a 5 feet or build-to-5 feet setback, the structure or lot shall be set back at least Len (10) feet from the public ROW. In the case of parking lots, a decorative masonry wall or landscaped berm shall be Installed in the setback area In accordance with Section 9792.1 of the Huntington Bench Ordinance Code. In the case of parking structures, all street-level parking areas must be screened from view from the public ROW. Such screening must be appro-,ed by the Director. The setback area shall be landscaped In accordance with the following C` guidelines and a landscape plait shall be submitted to and approved by the Director: i (a) Planting material shall include at a minimum one (1) fifteen (15) gallon size tree and three (3) five (5) gallon size shrubs for each seventy-five (75) square feet of landscape area and at least one (1) 30-inch box tree r for each one hundred and fifty (150)square feet of landscaped area. (b, The setback area shall be planted with suitable groundcover. (r) The landscaped area shall be provided with an irrigation system which conforms to the standards specified for landscaped medians by the � Department of Public Works. id) All landscaping shall be maintained in a neat and attractive manner. Rationale: See Section 2.3.129. p ea a .� s s • s , A 2.3.160 DISTRICT #7: VISITOR-SERVING COMMERCIAL. (6) General Purpose. The principal purpose of this distr: is the same as that of ` . Y District : to provide commercial facilities to serve seasonal visitors to the beaches as well as to serve local residents on a year round basis. This district ' also provides a continuous commerical link between the downtown and the ' visitor-commercial/recreation district near Beach Boulevard. As In District #11 residential uses are conditionally permitted to help reinforce the compatiblUty of new development with the adjacent, inland residential areas as well as to holp make the desired commercial uses more economically t' feasible. ; �Y Boundaries. The district extends from Lake Street to Huntington Avenue .'.i between Pacific Coast Highway and the proposed Walnut Avenue extension (see Figure 2.13). 2.3.161 Allowable Uses. The uses are permitted in District #7 are the same as those f~: permitted n 5 strict #1 in accordance with Section 2.3.101. Fvrthermore, ` automoblle service stations are also conditionally permitted In District V. Rationale: TO dstrtct's location between the downtown and the large { commercial/recreatton district near Beach Boulevard, and directly across from the municipal beach -- makes it suitable for visitor-serving commercial uses. 81 • • s.rr.r,.r"""^`j,:uS�;: :L:'tJ'rr^t... .'.m.r:ri.r1'...........•_.... �. +,..tw.:L.�.:. :,_. ...�_.._._ . ..._....._--- «�.....+•.w... rrurTAX i OF MMMIDEOM[D[D[D MID I ./ [MOM mmmmmmmOmQ1���W B0 ID ED IDIDOMIMMUNDIDIDEOMaIll��� mom mmmommmmmm�mmommm u ee _ aeee�eeee�ee����� _��-=- i i 4 The uses will also be the kinds which help serve the needs of nearby residential areas. Residential uses are also permitted in this district to allow a more completa utilization of this valuable land in a manner which is compatible with the inland residential districts, and which will help make the desired commercial uses more economically feasible. 2.3.162 MInimuin Project Size. No project less than five %5) net acres In area shall be permitted In :his la strict. Rationale: e advantages of development on larger-sized parcels have been cited above. This requirement ensures that future development on this large parcel will occur in large increments, If not as a whole unit, and not in small-scale piecemeal fashion. w 2.3.163 Intensit . Floor Area Ratio = 3.0. Rationale: e use of a floor area ratio allows significant design flexibility and is a preferred approach for mixed use projects on large parcels such as is the case here. The following cections put restrictions on the use of the FAR which A ensure that view corridors and open areas are incorporated into the project, 2.3.164 Orle6rAlon. Any portion: of a building, that portion being greater In length than one hundred twenty-five (125) feet and taller than twenty-five (25) feet In height must be oriented an an axis within twenty degrees (200) of perpendicular to PCH. Rationale: These requirements ensure that buildings taller than two (2) stories will never cover more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the lot$ and that a wall of buildings along PCH blocking views and breezes would be prohibited. Mr 2.3.165 Setbacks on PCH. The minimum setback shall be twenty-five (25) feet from the u t mate right-of-way. Rationale: This Q setback provides room for landscaping, and for berms or othO buffers. As discussed in Districts #1 and #2, Pacific Coast Highway is, an », important "front door" to the City and to the downtown, and the setbacks along this right-of-way should be wide and welt-landscaped to create an open and attractive environment. to i 2.3.166 Setbacks an Lake Street and Walnut Avenue Extension. The minimum setback 89911 be twenty K20 feet from tho ultimate right-of-way of Lake Street and the Walnut Avenue Extension. Rationale: Street setback is somewhat larger here than elsewhere because off the large sira of the parcel, allowing for such a setback. The larger setback ti on the Walnut Avenue Extension is required because the site is larger than ?sf other commercial areas and because this road is intended to have a less urban and more park-like appearance; the Walnut Avenue Extension will be a wide, gently curving road with a large parkway and median and is Intended to be a pleasant jogging and bicycling route as well as a significant visual amenity. xr; Wide setbacks will contribute to these goals. N 83 .a=3 ai K'M y. .. `.i.:F3:.Y r'' .._..i c. .. .,.r... ...... .a . a7, ...i, .. .."'. ... .. .... _._...... _._.......-...............«........�rs..-+...—....—....•w+wa. d � 2.3.167 Maximum Lot Covers e. (a) No more than fifty percent (50%) of the site 1 i—hall Gi covered by a roof, including covered walkways, patios and parking i areas. O b) Portions of a structure greater than twenty-five (25) feet In height shall be limited to twenty-five percent (25%) lot coverage. Rationale: This requirement insures that an adequate amount of the site will be devoted to open areas'for landscaping and, public open space. The large size. of the parcel and the likelihood of a coordinated development occurring here combine to provide an opportunity for creative design and for a significant contribution to aesthetics and pedestrian amenities. ! 2.3.168 Corridor Dedication. In any development in District i17, dedication of the former Pacific lectr!c Railroad ROW which extends across Atlanta Avenue to (P Pacific Coast Highway from the ROW parallel to Lake Street (from Atlanta to f Yorktown) may be required. The requirement can be waived If area for an alternative corridor is dedicated, or if deemed unnecessary by the City. Any alternative corridor must be approved by the Director. Rationale: 1 The City has required dedication in new developments along the P.E. ROW outside the specific plan boundaries. To protect this corridor or the future, dedication along this route should also be required in the specific plan. i i I i • i 84 1 `. • i a r. 2.3.170 DISTRICT Ot -HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (BJ General Purpose. This district Is Intended to allow high density residential' _. uses in well-designed projects which will contribute to the attractiveness of the area, and which will allow many people to live In proximity to the beach. • New residential development will also provide a population base to help support the commercial and office uses In the downtown area. Boundaries. The district Includes two consolideted parcels; one is bounded on the north by Atlanta Avenue, on the east by Huntington Street, on the south by the,proposed Walnut Extension and on the west by Lake Street. The second i Includes the portion of the City-owned property Inland from the proposed ?% Walnut Avenue Extension (see Figure 2.14). 2.3.171 Allowable Uses. Permanently attached residential uses are allowed, including multi-family projects, condominiuma, stuck-cooperatives or apartments. Rctionalee Single family units are prohibited because such Iand intensive development i wo►dd not take maximum advantage of this district's valuable characteristics, particularly the sloping terrain in the first parcel and views to the ocean afforded by both sites. i I' 85 i 1,{rtw.»�!+..z.t•���t'��;,:^«v.,vmrrrrc-.-w.,.....:.w..,.«.....,.....». .. .. .,.. ...�«._. ..«..« -�. .. ..._......-..,.........,.....�.,-........—..-..vw.�,w.w+wv.+.sxJt:�LY•».'� f 3 " gr 3 w i R 1 f I I ' ... IDm IDIDmIDIDm�IDID�QOa � � � _ .. s [DID ROOIDIDIDIDMIDEUD ....... . ... A e,_,, - __ - -- _ - mID 1D®ID IDIDmIDmm aID a m[DID D ::_ tviol \. ABE { 4 j -i HLWNGTOIN SUCH C4 FORNIK District Eight PLANNING- DIVISION Figure 2.14 0 U - t.. 2.3.172 Minimum Project Sizes. No project of less than five (5) net acres will be permitted. Rationale: The advantages of development on larger parcels has been cited above. This requirement ensures that this already consolidated parcel will be developed in ; large increments (if not In its entirety as a single project)and not In piecemeal fashion. 2.3.173 Density. Allowable density shall be no more than thirty-five (35) units per grass acre. Rationale: A density of thirty-five (35) units per acre is permitted for full block I consolidation in other residential districts as an incentive for consolidation and to help offset the costs of providing affordable housing. In District #8, the sites are already consolidated, therefore, the maximum density permitted elsewhere should apply here as well. 2.3.174 Maximum Height. Maximum height shall be thirty-five (35) feet measured from the finished grade. r` p Rationale: This area includes sloping terrain. By careful design and use of the slope, views to the sea can be afforded within this limit. Furthermore, the 35 foot limit corresponds to that of the already developed residential areas nearby. 2.3.175 Setbacks from Public Streets. (a) Minimum setback on Beach Boulevard shal! i be twenty-five 25 feet. (b) Minimum setbacks from all other public j rights-of-way shall be no less than twenty (20) feet. ;t Rationale: larger setback is required on thRse streets than in the townlot or downtown area. The parcels are large and under single ownerships; therefore, development can be designed in an integrated manner to allow more spacious j . setbacks. Also, this area is intended to provide a less urban feeling than the downtcwn and this can be accomplished through the provision of larger open spaces around the protects. 2:3.176 Maximum Lot Coverage. Maximum lot coverage shall be fifty percent (50%). } ' Rationale: i , See ect on 2.3.118. �'•: 2.3.177 Minimum'0 en Space Requirements. Open space equal to twenty-five percent ' 25% of the floor area of each unit shall be provided. In multiple unit developments, at least nne hundred (100) square feet of this requirement for , each unit with one (1) or two (2) bedrooms must be private open space (contiguous to the unit and for the exclusive ut;e of the occupants). For units with three (3) or more bedrooms, at least two hundred and fifty (250) square feet of the requirement must be private open space. The remainder of the open space requirement may be met by open space which is shared in common by the residents in the development. Open space shall not include parking areas or driveways. Private open space shall have minimum dimension of six (6) feet. Private open space shall not be accessible to any dwelling unit except the unit It serves. Private open space shall be physically separated from public areas. ; 87 5 ' The private open space requirement may be satisfied, in whole or In part, by private recreation space, which need not be open to the sky, but must be open on at least one U) side. Rationale: rl See Section 2.3.109. 2.3.178 Corridor Dedication. in any development In District pe, dedication of the former Pacific Electric Railroad ROW which.extends across Atlanta Avenue to Pacific C6ast Highway from the ROW parallel to Lake Street (from Atlanta to Yorktown) shall be required. The requirement can be waived If area for an rti alternative corridor is dedicated, or if deemed unnecessary by the City. Such alternative corridor must be approved by the Director. Rattonale: The City has required dedication in new developments along the P.E. ROW outside the specific plan boundaries. To protect this corridor for the future, 0 dedication along this route should also be required in the specific plan. 2.3.179 Conservation Area Overlay. This District has been designated with a conservation overlay; development shall be permitted only pursuant to an ! overall development plan and subject to the following conditions: A small wetland area has been prellminarlly mapped by the Department of Fish and Game on this property. If, and only if, a wetland Is determined to exist here by the Department of Fish and Game will the following conditions apply. As a condition of any development on this parcel, topographic, vegetation, and soils information Identifying the extent of any existing wetlands shall be submitted to the Director.• The Information shall be !1 prepared by a qualified professional, and shall be subject to review by the California Department of Fish and Game. If the wetland is determined by the Department of Fish and Game to be severely degraded pursuant to Sections 30233 and 30411 of the Coastal Act, or if it Is lese'than one (1) acre In size, other restoration options may be undertaiken, pursuant to the Coastal Commission's "Statewide Interpretive Guidelines for Wetlands and other Wet ,-) Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Areas." Conservation easements, dedications or other similar mechanisms shall be required over all wetland areas as a condition of development, to assure permanent protection. Public vehicular traffic shall be pr,.,hibited in wetland areas governed by a conservation easement. Specific drainage and erosion control requirements shall be incorporated into the project design to ensure that wetland areas are not adversely affected. No further subdivision of any parcel shall be permitted which would have the effect of dividing off environmentally sensitive habitat from other portions of such parcels for which urban uses are permitted. Rates C7 fA s,naU wetland may exist on this property. Given the scarcity of these kinds of habitat areas and their value for many wildlife species, protection and enhancement of viable wetlands is an important goal. , O 8B 1 u 1 • w 2.3.180 DISTRICT 09: - COMMERCIAL/RECREATION `+ A , General Purpose. The purposo of the district Is to encourage large, coordinated development that is beach-oriented and open to the public for both commercia! or recreational purposes. Preferred tvpea of development ; would be hota!r or motels with restaurants and shops combined with open air or enclosed sporting facilities, such as tennis or racquetball courts, swimming A pools, gymnasiums and health clubs, nature centers, wildlife areas, parks, and Interpretive centers or displays. i Boundaries. The district Is bounded by PCH on the south, Beach Boulevard on the east, Huntington Street on the west, and on the north by the proposed Walnut Street Extension (see Figure 2.15). a 2.3.101 Ahow�eble Uses. All uses are conditional. Uses conditionally permitted are all ' uses allowed in District #1 except for residential uses and Including: skating rinks, tennis courts, racquetball courts, health clubs, swimming clubs, golf courses, gymnasiums, other sports or outdoor recreation facilities, and officos attendant to the recreational, hotel or other commercial uses. Ration-le: Since a 1 uses are conditional, a "de range of possibilities can ba allowed. While hotels and public recreation uses are preferred, other commercial uses could also be accommodated, for example, on portions of the site away from the ocean or in con/unction with a hotel or recreation development. 89 fit iw.`�r..n b%'+l?'..+•'J'•'l f 7».vr:.rr.. :,r.: .. c.ir....a..,....�. . .._.... ..._�..,.... .t., ..,r:.. .. .,.._.._._ ...._......._.._..........-...�.....�........+w...w.....r...+...- 0MOMMIDMMU1.10a�J mm oaommmm00000❑ a mm ooammmmomn���c� a o T[DID m,ommmmmmm�0000�o� • 2.3.182 Intensit . Maximum intensity is FAR 6.0. Rationale: This FAR would allow a developed square footage. (that is, all portions of the • projects covered by a roof) of six (6) times the net surface area of the site. On a large consolidated site such as this one, a FAR will allow a great deal of flexibility in design. 2.3.183 Setbacks on PCH and Beach Boulevard. A minimum setback of twenty (25) feet from the ultimate right-of-way is required on both Beach Boulevard and • PCH. Rationale: This wide setback allows berming or other treatments to screen parking and to attenuate noise and other impacts of the major arterials. A large setback will also permit landscaping treatments that enhance the visual impression these • major"gateways" of the city make on visitors. 2.3.184 Setbacks on Huntington Street and the Walnut Extension. Minimum setback from the ultimate right-of-ways of each of theso streets shall be twenty (20) feet. • Rationale: A larger setback is required on these streets than in the townlot or downtown area. The parcel is large and under a single consolidated ownership; therefore, development can be designed in an integrated manner to allow more spacious setbacks. Also, thfs area is intended to provide a less urban feeling than the downtown and this.can be accomplished through the provision of larger open • spaces around the projects. 2.3.185 Setbacks on Interior (Private) Roads. Where walls having windows or doors abet roadways, a setback of ten (105 feet shall be required. For walls with no openings, a five (5) foot setback shall be required. • Rati ale: The setbacks are intended to provide walking space and some landscaped areas between buildings and private roads. 2.3.186 Public Open Space and Reerbation. Open space, not necessarily on the ground floor, which Is available for public use or passage, or for recreational purposes • must be provided in an amount equivalent to sixty-five percent (65%) of the net lot area. Wetlands may be considered part of the open space. In meeting this requirement as much as fifteen percent (15%) of the net lot area may be enclosed recreation space such as gyms, handball courts, health clubs, Interpretive centers or similar facilities so long as the recreation facilities may be used by the general public. A fee may be Imposed for the use of such • facilities by the Vublic. Open space must have minimum dimensions of twenty (25) feet In each direction to be counted toward this requirement. Paved areas devoted to streets, driveways and parking areas may not be counted toward this requirement. Rationale: • T-Re of this district is to provide beach-oriented commercial and recreational facilities; therefore a certain amount of the development should be open to the public, at no cost or for a fee,for passive or active recreation. 91 ' 1 2.3.187 Pedestrian Overpass. A pedestrian overpass may be required to connect the development an this site to the City Beach as a condition of approval for any new development on, or further subdivision of, parcels in this District. The City may waive this requirement if the City determines that overpasses are unnecessary or Impractical considering the type and design of now developments. Rationale: One of the prime attractions of this site for commercial and recreation u.:es is its .proximity to the ocean and beach. Nonetheless, there are currently Wufficient safe pedestrian PCH-crossing opportunities in this area. The provision of an overpass would be one way to ensure a safe and direct connection between the project and this amenity. This would not only Increase the value of the project In 'terms of public accessibility, but would also increase the economic viability of the commercial and recreation uses required there. j I I { . r I f,. f� i I 92 t C?` • • • 2.3.190 DISTRICT #10s PIER-RELATED COMMERCIAL General Purpose. The pier commercial district is intended to provide for uses on and alongside the pier which will enhance and expand the public's use and enjoyment of this distinctive City focal point. Accordingly, uses are encouraged which capitalize on the views available from the pier and the • unique recreational or educational opportunities it affords. At the some time, care must be exercised to insure that the major portion of the pier will remain accessible to the public at no charge, for strolling, fishing or observation. Boundaries. The district includes the pier Itself and an area extending sixty 60 feet on either side of the existing pier. Also Included In the district is a strip of land from Pacific Coast Highway to the sand, extending to the south of the pier four h�.ndred (400) feet. See Figure 2.16. 2.3.191 Allowable Uses. All uses are conditional. Uses include restaurants, bait and tackle shops, beach rentals and beach-related retail sales, museums, aquariums or observational platforms and clmilar commercial uses or public recreation • facilities. Rationale: Commercial uses are limited to those which are directly dependent upon or which sIippart pier-related actlMles such as fishing or sightseeing. OpportunUles exist for several different types of restaurant operations ranging from walk-up, take-out windows to full dinner houses with bar service. Some • 93 �NM�nq)m�V i• .r. .. w. ...t'.).:'.•I« +. M. .. .«....._.. ..... )l.1 ..r...«.. .....«.«r.......«.+......w.i«�....r.+ tN i � 1 i i s i ILU [DIDOMIDIDUEEILM Elm mm mmmIDmmmmmmm � ; comma • �.� r - i WllMGTON BEACH G4L FORNIK District Teri PLANNING DIVISION Figure 2.16 i minor retal! activities which cater to beach users could be accommodated. such stores might carry suntan lotion, sunglasses, beach toys, bathing suits, surfing equipment and some sundry or drug items. However, commercial uses should not preclude activities eapWlally suited to the pier, such as fishing and A strolling or people-watching. 2.3.192 Height Limitations. Heights will be limited to twenty-five: (25) feet and two Z stories above the pier level, except for lifeguard towers or other facilities necessary for public safety. Rationale: The pier historically has had a low prof Ile which emphasizes its long, low reach into the sea. The height limit insures that this character is retained while allowing thu flexibility needed to accommodate related development. 2.3.193 Riaht-of-way and Public Walkways Required. Sufficient clear width shall be provided along the length of the pier for public access, emergency and service vehicles. In addition, public walkways generally six (b) feet in width, but In no case less than four (4) feet in width, shall be provided atong the pier edge or along the outside of any new development. Rationale: A Sufficient space for pedestrian and emergency and service vehicle access should be kept clear along the pier's length. Public access around all structures is required so that commercial activities do not prevent public use of the pier for its primary attractions which include views, open space and fishing. l p 2.3.194 O en Area Requirements. No more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the area of the pier Itself shall be covered by any building or roofed structure. Buildings or other roofed structures shall not be constructed along more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the perimeter of the pier. Rationale: At i�5 percent of the pier area and most of its perimeter should be Ieft open for views and breezes and to ensure enough space for fishing. Visual access to the water is an important amenity which enhances all the commPxcial uses. This requirement for open area helps to ensure that pier users will be able to experience the sea and the shoreline as they visit the pier. • 2.3.195 Parking. No additional parking shall be required for now structures unless �..I their construction requires the removal of existing parking. If parking Is z removed, it shall be replaced on a one-for-one basis by the construction of an additional level of parking on the City perking lot or the lot north of the pier. . No parking surface may exceed the grade level of PCH. 1. Rationale: Very large public parking lots are already adjacent to the pier district and additional parking is unnecessary for the kinds and amount of commercial uses f' permitted here. However, if any existing public parking would be lost as a result of new development, it must be replaced on a one-for-one basis. r• 95 r i i ' 1 1 2.3.200 DISTRICT #11: BEACH OPEN SPACE General Purpose. The beach open space district will preserve and protect the t sandy beach within the specific plan boundaries while allowing parking late and some. small amounts of auxilliary beach-related commercial uses on the I already paved areas. Approximately half of the beach frontage In District #11 is City beach; the remainder is owned by the California State Department of Parks and Recreation. A small parcel Just north of the pier is in private ownership. Y Because of the popularity of these beaches and the expectation that beach use will continue to Increase in the future, It is important that the specific plan preserve as much of the dry sandy bench as possible. It Is also Important to provide some facilities for beach users, such as restroom facilities and conceseions where .food and drinks can be purchased and beach equipment can be rented. Maintaining the maximum amount of public parking for beach users t is also a desirable goal. Providing opportunities for, public transportation will become a higher priority as private transportation costs increase and as congestion makes driving and parking private automobiles more and more 1 unpleasant. c Boundaries. District #11 Is bounded by Pacific Coast Highway on one aide and the Pacific Ocean on the other. The district extends from Goldenwest Street to Beach Boulevard (see Figure 2.17). 2.3.201 Uses Allowed. All uses shall be subject to approval of an administrative review application. 4 96 U / ._. .. . .. . ._. _. _. . .. ....... v . 01-M. .D.D.mt 7 J � .m [DIDDDDDDDDDD ID MUDOU DDDDDQDIDF-2DDD \� DLmDDDD,DD�m�DtDDfl�� - -- -F --, --I I i Ash 1 } i H"INGON BEACH CALIFORNIN Mt&t El6ven PLANNING DIVISION Figure 2.17 i I I ! 1 Permitted uses include public restrooms, lifeguard towers and other structures necessary for health or safety, small-scale beach concession stands, fire rings, volleyball net supports, bike trails and bike support facilities. Parking lots or I public transit facilities and associated structures may be constructed within 4 the existing paved parking area or In areas which are not part of the sandy beach. For the existing, paved parking area extending approximately six hundred (600) feet north of pier, only: beach-related commercial establishments including food concessions, surf shops, bathing suit and beach attire :shops, beach toy shops and rental outlets may be permitted subject to a conditional use permit. Rationale: Uses are very limited to preserve the sandy beach; consequently, only uses directly related to public health and safety, to low-impact recreation and to public access and parking are permitted. A small amount of beach-related commercial is permitted in the already paved areas just north of the pier. Only uses directly related to beach visitors will be allowed. 2.3.202 Height Limitations. Heights are limited to fifteen (15) feet, e-cept for lifeguard or other facilities necessary for public safety. Rationale: Tall buildings are unnecessary and are out of character with the sandy beach I areas and are thus precluded. 2,3.203 Parking. No additional parking shall be required for.new structures on the paved area north of the pier unless conAruction requires the removal of } existing parking. if parking Is removed, It shall be replaced on a one-for-one basis by the construction of an additional level of parking. No parking surface may exceed the grade level of PCH. Rationale: See Section 2.3.195. s i I 98 j i . ___.�.._......._.�._.. _.._.._....._....._...._.... _.. ._ ....._............ ..n , .._._ .......... .. ...... .. ..-_.......i._ M IA A A 2.4 MULTI-BLOCK CONSOLIDA1ION OVERLAY `r A Nipose of The Overlay. The. purpose of this overlay district is to indicate c those areas where the consolidation of parcels into sites larger than one block will be permitted. The City's Coastal Element encourages small lot consolidation so that the building sites are larger, providing the flexibility.to better accommodate well-designed developments and to provide more public amenities and. open space. In the,event that an area greater then one block ; • can be consolidated, the City would, under certairs circumstances, vacate streets and alleys to facilitate such multi-block development. Care must be ' exercised so that such vacdtlons do not occur haphazardly, thus jeopardizing the downtown circulation system. This part of the plan Indicates which streets mray be vacated and which must be kept open. ® 2.4.100 Boundaries. The areas where streets may be vacates; to allow multi-block consolidations are shown in Figure 2.10. .4 2.4.101 Permitted Uses Uses shall be those of the base district provided, however, that: • (a) Where districts are combined, the uses permitted in any of the underlying districts may be applied to the entire consolidation. (b) Where visitor-serving commercial uses are designated, the required floor area for visitor-serving commercial must be provided within the • development sited in the visitor-serving district. !� 99 "'t�•...aiLr.a a'�.7:�:.., ..'. ...._... ...... ... � ... ..... ..... .. ... .. ..... ...._ ._.._ ................r, . _iarrwwrus.�na..w*.rLw,pp.��SYY:a a'.+ n i i i .i D.m.m.[Dmf II IE ID ID allE.M. a b am LtJ W LD Ll4 C�L.IJ W W L�f C��LU a W L�J L�..i EEO �-- - i Aft r V 1 1 MNWIGTON MCH GOILFORNIN Possible Multi-Block Consolidation ! PLANNNI G DIVISION Figure 2.18 0 0 7 ) (c) Commercial uses must be provided on the ground floor along Main Street. Rationale: Mixed-use developments can be best accomodated on larger sites; therefore, A for multiple block consolidations greater flexibility in terms of allowable uses Is allowed and the permitted uses in any of the underlying districts may be applied to the entire consolidation. However, the requirements for certain commercial uses in visitor-serving districts or along Main Street will still apply, even in larger consolidations. 2.4.102 Densit . Maximum allowable density shall be one (1) unit per sloven hundred and eighty-five (785) feet of net lot area but nut more than thirty-five (35) units per gross acre. Rationale: The density allowed here is the some as for full block consolidations. Granting A further density bonuses for multi-block consolidations is not necessary and could result In development that Is out of scale with the remainder of the area. 2.4.103 Maximum Height. Heights shall be governed by the maximum height allowable in the underlying base district. Where consolidations span two (2) or more districts, the height limit of each district shall apply to that portion of the development. Divisions between districts in such cases shall be the centerline of the vacated street. Rationale: Care has been taken in the plan to ensure a smooth transition in terms of heights from the surrounding residential neighborhoods to the downtown. Even in the case of multi-block consolidations, this height transition pattern should be preserved. 2.4.104 Setbacks from Public Streets. Where multi-block consolidations occur, the setbacks from the public right of way will generally be twelve (12) feet. Projects abutting Main Street or Pacific Coast Highway shall conform to the 0 setback requirements of the underlying district along those streets. Rationale: Co�ted sites which front on Main Street should maintain a continuity of the street frontage; "heref ore the requirements of the Main Street district should apply. Similarly, on Pacific Coast Highway continuity of the setbacks w and buffering from arterial traffic are desirable. The 12-foot setback elsewhere is equal to or greater than the required setback in any underlying district where multi-block consolidations could occur. 2.4.105 Interior Property Line Setbacks. Setbacks from interior property lines shall be no less than twenty 20 feet. 41 Rationale: In any case where two or more separate properties may abut one another, sufficient minimum separations should be maintained. 2.4.106 Maximum Site Coverage. Maximum site coverage shall be the same as that. i required In the underlying base district. Where consolidations span two or more districts, the maximum coverage of each district shall apply to that portion of the development. Divisions between districts in such cases shall be the centerline of the vacated streets. � 101 na'n. .... ..... i .,,....-l* ..1• ,.,., .,. .. .. ........... .. ... ........ ., .n�... p.wS al.n.r..as.• ...+N,yWNN.iww• M Rationale: The same reasons that site coverage restrictions are placed on smaller-scale projects still are applicable to multi-block consolidations. 2.4.107 Open Space Requirements. Open space requirements shall be the same as ^ those required In the underlying base district. Where consolidations span two or more districts, the open space requirements of each district shall apply to that portion of the development. Divisions between districts In such cases shall be the centerline of the vacated streets. Rationale: The same reasons that open space is required in smaller-..scale projects still apply to projects on multi-block consolidations. 2.4.108 Street Vacations. The following conditions will apply to City vacation of streets for consolidation of parcels greater than one block In size which are within the multi-block overlay. r` (a) Streets will be vacated only after the City leas analyzed the vacations Impacts on circulation patterns. ! (b) Where streets are to be vacated, the cost of relocating all utilities shall be borne by the developer(s); however, the City Council may waive this requirement if alternative means of paying for the relocation are available. (c) Any public parking lost by street vacations must be replaced. Such parking shell be In addition to required parking for the proposed use. ' n � (d) An accessway generally parallel to the vacated street for public pedestrian use not less than six (6) fe^t wide must be maintained. In addition, for streets Intersecting Pacific Coast Highway, a breezeway not less than thirty (30) feet In width .:mall be provided between Walnut Avenue and Pacific Coast Highway. No structures greater than five (5) feet above street level grade or the top of semi-subterrane:ni parking structures shall be allowed within such breezeways. 'The required pedestrian accessways may be located within these breezeways. Rationale: These conditions assure that street vacations occur in an orderly and controlled manner. They also protect existing public amenities associated with the street to be vacated, such as public parking, pedestrian access and the penetration of sea breezes and sunlight. 2.4.109 Multi-block Consolidations Across_ Main Street North of Orange Avenue. Consolidations that require vacation of a portion of Main Street north of Orange Avenue shall provide a facility for public use and enjoyment such as a park, theater, fountain, or additional plaza space that will enhance the Main Street corridor to the pier. The type of facility and Its design shall be approved by the Planning Commission. ; r 102 i O . , I tl Rationale: The importance of the Main Street corridor has been discussed above. Multi-block consolidations north of Orange Avenue and spunn:ng Main Street A are permitted, even encouraged, because this would provide a better utilization of the existing superflous street right-of-ways in this area. However, as a condition for giving up this right-of-way, the City is requiring that a significant public facility be provided -- the other end point or focal point on this end of the Main Street corridor which complements the pier, which Is at the other end. Section 1.1 discusses this urban design concept ,n more fully. 2.4.109.1 Mein Street Mall Option. At the discretion of the City, all or portions of Main Street may be used for a pedestrian mall. Rationale: h T e opt an for a Main Street mall in the future gives the City additional flexibility in p1wining for new development. j i 1 A ' V 1 1 i y 103 i w.twrnt.."y`yt,Jl1 Y-++.�.�..� . ..............+ .. ..- . .u..I[ .Yt...l..•.. ... • . to Y• f+ae� ' .... .. . .. wyu ... ...«.. rrNr...i'Ii77JL'0.rT.ti'•'I�/.I'1lM�Y�'ALi•.V.S'll...L�.ti�71/ f r 4i I 2.5 OIL PRODUCTION OVERLAY General Purpose. The specific plan area overlies long-productive oil pools. Many facilities are still operating and, because of the value of all as an energy source and the extent of the remaining reserves, all production will continue to be permitted In parti of this area. Historically, ,the City has accommodated oil facilities by designating all "suffix" zoning districts in conjunction with an underlying base zone such as a commercial or residential district. Both oil facilities allowed by suffix and the other uses allowed by the base zone are permitted. Currently, the City has two oil suffixes, the 110" which allows existing oil wells and attendant facilities but no new wells, and the "01" which allows the drilling of new wells In addition to all uses In the 110" district. These suffixes, with certain modifications, are also employed In the specific plan. 2.5.100 Oil Overlay "All Discussion and Boundaries. An oil well drllling site, zoned 0-11 currently exists between 10th and 19th Streets from Pacific Coact Highway to the alley. Sites such as this one which are walled, landscaped, and which accommodate a large c number of facilities concentrated in a small area, are referred to as "Islands". The wells In this Island are part of an offshore secondary recovery project. �. This recovery project also Involves some of the well+ located on Bolve Chica Beach; it Is expected to continue for st least another decade. _ t i 10401 f. q •r, z f ' i i CD•D •DD•D•D�D�IDDD���•D. � �c � DD DDDDDDDQC�DD�,Q t DD D D Q GD D D D ID D DD D ED' � .D DaD©DDDDmmDmDDmDm , .�,. �__ � . E9E9 'o lop ""NGTON REACH t f + t j NANNING DIVISION GiIFORNIA 01 District Overlay s Figure 2.19 I r. The oil overlay "A" includes the existing island as well as the remainder of that block; see Figure 2.19. The regulations In this overlay district facilitate continued oil recovery in this area, but require all new facilities to be concentrated into a screened, soundproofed and landscaped expansion of the existing oil site and encourage the expeditious removal of existing wells from the beach. 2.5.101 Oil Facility Regulations for Overlay "A". New wells and related facilities shall be permitted In accordance with the -01 suffix and related provisions in Article 968 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code provided, however, that ^ the following additional conditions are met: (a) Any new well must be part of a secondary or other enhanced oil recovery project or used as replacements of existing wells. b) A schsdule for abandonment of an wells operated b theproject ( y p y i-.. proponent which are located within Balsa Chica State Baach shall be submitted to and approved by the Director prior to the drilling of any new well. All wells shall be abandoned by 1992. (c) The project proponent shall agree to a memorandum of understanding with the City as a condition for approval, stating that no new wells shall be drilled by that company on Balsa Chica State Beach nor shall tha ' existing wells be redrilled except, however, in such cases where the redrilled well will be produced by a "subsurface" or "dawn-hole" pump, i only. (d) All drilling operations shall be soundproofed. i (a) The operation site shall be screened within a wall, fence, or structure in keeping with the character of the area. The site shall also be landscaped an as to ensure visual compatibility with the surrounding area. A screening and landscaping plan must be submitted to and approved by the Director. All structures shall generally conform to the height limits anti .� setback requirements of the base district. However, the Director may waive these restrictions If, in his opinion, the effect would result In better, overall soundproofing, odor reduction and/or visual compatibility. 2.5.2W Oil Overlay "B" { Discussion and Boundaries. This overlay comprises a section of Bolsa Chica State Beach currently in oil production use (see Figure 2.19). Wells on the beach are operated by two different oil companies. One company does not own an existing inland site from which new wells tapping the near share oil pool can be economically drilled. For this reason, redrilling of soma of these Hells may be necessary. Furthermore, In accordance with Section 2.5.101(c), some wells on the beach may be redrilled If the surface pumping unit is replaced with a subsurfaca one. However, no redrilling shall be permitted unless the strict conditions outlined below are met. Also, drilling of new wells i may be permitted but only if the result is a significant reduction in the amount of space used for all operations on the beach. i 106 2.5.201 Oil Facility Regulations for Oil Overlay "D". (a) Wells may be redrilled in Oil Overlay 1113" in accordance with the -0 suffix In Article 968 of thn Huntington Beach Ordinance Code provided, however, that the following additional conditions are met: (1) The operator submits a report to the Department of Development Services explaining why there is no other feasible, environmentally less damaging inland site (such a report must be approved by the Dlr ertor); or agrees to a memorandum of understanding with the City stating that the redrilled well will be produced by a subsurface or down-hole pump n only. I (11) The operator submits a schedule for cbandonment of all their wells on , the beach. All wells must be abandoned by 1992. (111) All redrilling operations shall be limited to a period from October to .ti May except for emergencies for which the Fire Chief may waive these seasonal restrictions, but shall require soundproofing. (iv) All oil facilities owned or operated by the company on the beach shall r be screened and landscaped in accordance with Title 15 of the � ! Huntington Beach Municipal Code. The overall appearance of the area n must be improved. (b) New wells may be permitted on the beach If they are part of an overall j consolidation plan which significantly reduces the area used for oil f facilities on the beach or expedites the removal of facilities presently located along the bluffline. Such a consolidation plan must be 1 n submitted to the Director for approval before a permit for drilling a well will be issued, and must Include screening and landscaping for all oil facilities owned or operated by the company an the beach. The Director may approve such a plan only If, In his opinion, the plan resulta In a signigicant reduction in area for oil operations and significantly Improves the aesthetic and recreation potential of the bluff area. All drilling operations must be conducted in accordance with the ;1 requirements of the 01 suffix in Article 968 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. 2.5.300 Oil Overlay"C". `; i • Discussion and Boundaries. One other drill site exists in the specific plan area; It is an irregularly shaped site in District #8 between Lake Street and Huntington Avenue and is surrounded by ether existing oil facilities located In t. µ an 0-district. This area is important for continued and future production in this part of the oil field. It has been used for secondary recovery operations and for a pliot project for other experimental enhanced recovery technologies. Continued all production will be accommodated in this area. 2.5.301 Oil Facility Regulations for Oil Overlay "C". District #B shall 'retain an 0-district suffix. Furthermore, prior to permitting any development or i subdivision In District A8, a plan for the entire site shall be submitted to the ' Director which shall Include an all island of not leas tht - ;wo (2) acres which shall be available for future oil well drilling and all production in cccordance . 107 with the -01 requirements of Article 968 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code and any additional restrictions Included herein. (Retention of this acreage for oil uses will not affect the allowable density permitted for the entire, parcel.) Such island(s) shall be Incorporated Into the overall development plan so that noise, odor and visual Impacts on the residences are minimized, and safe access to the oil site(s) Is provided. Findings that at least one such Island so designed is incorporated Into the plan shall be made by the Plar`ining Commission before approving a CUP In the cane of a project proposal or the final map In the case of a subdivision. However, no drilling or redrilling shall be permitted unless the operations are soundproofed and all provisions of n the oil code and the 0 or 01 districts are met. The Director may waive height restrictions for structures within the oil Island(s) If, In his opinion, the overall effect would result In better soundproofing, odor reduction and/or visual compatibility. The area of the Island(s) may be reduced, or the Island(i) eliminated altogether and used For other purposes, if a plan Is submitted in accordance with Article 968 of the ordinance code. I 1 1 0 I I 1 108 O _. �. ... • .r.a 1. !+ - I A A AW +7 2.6 ►MOBILE HOME OVERLAY Discussion. At present, approximately 350 mobile homes; are located In Districts f/8 and f19. A mobile home overlay hes been applied to part of District #8 to continue to allow mobile homes in this area (see Figure 2.20). It has been the Intent of the city to protect mobile home residents from unreasonable displacement and to help them safeguard their Investments In their homes. This can be accomplished by providing for continued use of certain sites as mobile home parks and by relocation policies. Regulations. Mobile homes are a permitted use within this overlay. Any change in use from an existing mobile home park shall take ple.-e In accordance with the relevant city relocation policies and ordinances. �1 d 109 IA r.l, •I.l • �.. ...t:..T.'..!.r .. ,. .-... _.. ........ ... _... • •. ............... _..... «._........... ..�.w.....�,....�M.w i+i n4{•IIAbr1RRV bif.C"kRM.t.}/:^,:CS.'Wl • r 1 l 1 ' f = 1 ti yam ID'ID Ell ID[ImmululmIDDEl C, IDID IDIDD IDIDIDID C�ID1© [ED]❑ .. mD mID© DmID©IDIDD®DDDDIm . .......... (RE 11DR01 i[DEDOID s 1510 l d1= , .. ......... �® E9®8 El El 0 8 E9 E9 B PI ID B D P9®® � HUNTINGT4N BEACH CALIF MIA ' ;er�aQ Y PLANNING DIMON Figure 2.20 A 0 4 1' III I, �I I I i, I opt 3,0 Public; F acilkies � I .q I I fA 6i I i i� Definitions Assessment district: P_ group of properties which are charged for an improvement or service from which they benefits charges are collected through the property tax tolls. n Build-to-line: A dimension which specifies where the structure :rust begin; as, build-to-5', where the structure must extend to within five feet of the lot line. Capital improvement: Any major project requiring the expenditure of public funds, over and above annual operating expenses, including the purchase, construction and replacement of the physical assets or the community such as land, public buildings, strcrts, bridges, trunk sewers, storm drains, channels and parks. Capital improvement program: A schedule of public physical improvements to Le implemented over a period of time. The priority of such projects is based or. the need for or importance of such improvements and the coaa►unity's present and anticipated financial standing. Controlled crossing: An intersection with a traffic signal. Dedication: The recording of an easement to favor of the public for use of pro- perty for street or alley purposes. ' n Median: Center divider of an arterial street. Parking standards: Specifications for the amount, location, dimensions and im- pinvement of required paxking contained in Division 9 of the Huntington Beach Ordinance Code. Public facilities: The combination of structures and equipment that provide services for City residents such as sewerage, drainage, water suppl:r, roadways, j etc. Sewerage: Wastewater from residential, commazcial, and industrial establishments which flows through sewers to a treatment plant. Sewer: The pipe, conduit or other physical facility used to carry off waste- water. street furniture: Accessories: for the use and convenience of pedestrians, such as benches, litter receptacles, or street lighting fixtures, which also improvo the aesthetic quality of an area. Trunk: One of a set of large pipes which form the branches of the newvrage system and receive flow from many smaller sewers. Ultimate build-out: The state in which all land in the City or within a par- ticular portion of the City is developed to the maximum dens:.tiva permitted in the City's General Plan. • s 4 i � A 3.0 RECOMMENDED PUBLIC FACILITIES This section discusses the various public improvements which are Important for the Implementation of the speciflc plan. Significant new developments will require some improvements to public facilities such as the circulation systrim, sewerage and drainage. Other Improvements -- such as parks, parkways and civic facilities -- are necessary to help make the specific plan A area a more desirable one in which to live and work, thereby attrecting new private Investment. In each subsection that follows, the existing conditions of a public facility system are described, the projected needs for Implementing the specifi: plan are discussed and possible funding sources are oLtlined. In many cases, a fuller analysis of funding strategies Is provided In Section 4.0, "Next Steps". uo A summary of this section it, provided by Figure 3.1 which lists all of the improvements discussed in this section along with cost estimates and a priority ranking In terms of Importance to the implementation of the plan. W A 115 s. . •:i r 17 '�. .-.... .. .... .. .... .. _. .. ... ., r . ... .... ,-. ..... .... .... .. .....,.-,.r...rr•w� r...w...e..�.!•..ss'P47rt •A 1 POSSIBLE PWLIC IMPROVEMENTS -- - COSTS ES MATr''— r-P'R��[Ty' 1. Cul-de-sacs. :15,000-$30.000 teach) H !II locations in Trwnlot) 2. PCH Increased to 6 lanev S1.5 million H M.01denwest to Beachl. A I -Curb cuts for parking. I 1. Service road from Beath to Lake $1 million M . 90 foot ROW Including 50 foot ROW's for connector,to Walnut aid Otive. 4. OrwXA-Atlanta connector rear $1.0 million M Lake Street. 5. L.rasdscapinq fir parkway on Inland S75,000-$1MOW H %I&of PCH. 6. Landscaping for PCH median 5300,00f1 H ' 7. Traffic signals'at following locate": M - PCH and 20th - PCH end 14th - PCH aM 11th t' Atlanta and Lake Service road sad Lake » Service rood and Besch - Service road and lluntington $100.000(each) Il. 6th Street widening - ROW S150,000 M - Construction to four lawn SS0,070 ( 9. Terraced parking lot at Beach $50,000-$200.0ty M between 9th and Iilh Streets. 10. Conversion of oil service road up to SM.000 L to summer parking/Tinter rampiny site(reserving option for nu,iti-deck parking if demand warrants'. !1 f)otbie deck parking struct." $S million L north of pler. 12. Rhlic transit center 110-2 million M fE 0. Rus sheltets NO nest to city M i14. Miscelleneous small scale bikeway •. M .mprovements. 15. Pedestrian overpasses 1-4 locations 1100,000 r osrh M 16. Atulltop Puk $17S,000-S75 .CM H 17. Pier restorution/rchahllitation $6-IO million hi 18. i)relnege Improvements W downtown $5.7 mllllora M 19. Sewers"improvements 14nt known at this tiTeal M however.If total repl.-weinent Is neceuary 14 mitllan 20 Water Improvements 15501000 M H - Crucial to succaus of plan. M - Important,tart not In lee snort-terra next 5 years;or, they are rrquired only contingent on ether development occurring. ' L - Mt Important fcr lenptementatlon of plan In tort fire to ten years. • Th;s amount represents the total Improvement program (or Drainarle Districts OA. 813, i 110 an y The eneclfie clan constitutes onlv a small cation of tMse districts. HUNTINGTON BUCH CALIFORNIA Caul ir�provemen �t, ary PLANNING DIVISION j i i �► Figure 3.1 ....... .. ... ..-.... - ..w�._........._..... ....... ..-".+..t'•-*�7::.,'.rYl'J'1�7a}'•w7a"'CtY"+!'K4't'L" e 5 • IA . A 3.1 CIRCULATION A 3.1.1 Introduction The provision of adequate transportation is an important concern for any development program. The specific plan calla for the use of many transportation modes to facilitate the convenient and efficient movement of people In and near downtown Huntington Beach. The automobile Is currently our principal means of transportation and will c3ntinue to be co In the foreseeable future. Thus, several Improvements to the automobile circulation system are ouggested In the specific plan to help accommodate the needs of residents and visitors. Beach users, commuters, downtown shoppers and local residents all use the circulation system In the specific plan area. Each of these groups has different transportation needs, and the specific plan atto.mpts to provide a circulation system that better accommodates all of them. The plan addresses the following general goals: - provide convenient access to the beach and to beach parking facilities. - improve safety and efficiency of the existing circulation system. - provide convenient access to local businesses, encouraging shopping on Main Street and in the other commercial districts In the specific plan area. 117 t ' facilitate commuter traffic on Pacific Coast Highway by minimizing cross traffic and providing alternative routes for local residents and I shoppers. i - construct an Interior connector street parallel to PCH from Lake Street to Beach Boulevard to serve new visitor-oriented development proposed for the area east of Lake Street, and to link these developments with the downtown commercial area. 3.1.2 Existing System The City's Circulation Plan of Arterial Streets and HIghways different;ates A arterials by their street widths and capacities. "Major" arterials have a planned street width of 120 feet and have an optimum maximum capacity of an average daily traffic volume of 45,000 vehicles. "Primary" arterials are planned at 100 feet and can optimally accommodate 30,000 vehicles per day. "Secondary" arterials are planned at 80 feet and can optimally accommodate 20,000 vehicles per day. "Local streets" are not shown on the Circulation Plan because of their small size and large number, but they are an Important part of the overall circulation system. The existing circulation system for the specific plan area is illustrated In Figure 3.2. 7 Routes Parallel to the Shoreline: Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) is the major traffic carrier in the specific plan area. Running parallel to the shoreline, It provides the principal access route connecting Huntington Beach with adjacent coastal cities. This four-lane highway, currently designated as a primary arterial on the City's circulation plan, Is proposed to be upgraded to 9 major status. It is Important to note that while PCH will be increased to a major classification, it will not be expanded to the full 120-foot right-of-way. Insto :', existing parking lanes will be removed to accommodate two additional travel lanes within the existing 100-foot right-of-way. These changes are discussed further below. Another important east-west route is Orange Avenue which Is master planned ;D to connect with Atlanta Avenue, forming a primary arterial and an Inland alternative to PCH. j Routes Connecting Downtown and the Freeway: The San LDIego Freeway, an Important route outside the specific plan area, parallels the coastline j approximately six miles inland and connects Huntington Beach with other :y communities throughout the region. Access to the freeway may be an Important constraint on future development along the coast. The specific plan area Is in a less-than-ideal situation In terms of freeway accessibility, being for from the freeway itself and tied to It by a limited number of arterials, segments of which are congested at times. cl, Goldenwest Street and Beach Boulevard, !crated nt either end of the specific plan area, are the major arterials connecting the coastal area to the freeway and Inland communities. Based on the design and capacity criteria outlined earlier In this section, traffic on Beach Boulevard currently exceeds that strent's optimum capacity from Warner Avenue north to the freeway. While existing traffic on Goldenwest Street Is not as great as that on Beach V Boulevard, the optimum capacity of this street Is also exceeded from McFadden Avenue to the freeway. 118 4 I ' ►1 ANEWAAENTs waru on, 5+ - ADOPTED BY CITY COUNOL iiJi" .+ RESOL.UUTK)N NO 4368-DEC t2 Iy76 LEGENO- _ FREEWAY SIHM CARIMY .i... MAJOR _45=0 PRIMARY 30,000 —`-' — SECaJDARY 2Q000 NOTE: SOLO LOW$04XXI 9llS?*3 W-04?O,WAY ,. NOT kwalaAm WMar(OWT v I.C. O&SWO L+47 POICA19 aKu 9040I N0 004T VY w r.sTs ON ! J� ,� Ji-r• � l� rf f_ p1 O� ----- 1 CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH �`~� (-- —4 ORANGE'. COUNTY CALIFORNIA Its AftChxktivn Plan Of HUNTINGTON BE4CH C4 FORNIN Arterial Streets and Highways PLANNING- DIVISION Figure 3"2 r Strategies are being explored for increasing the accessibility of the coastal area to the freeway. First of all, the Orange County Transportation Commission is currently studying the Boach Boulevard corridor to find ways to move more people more efficiently along this vital transportation artery. Alternative modes to the automobile, as well as ways to Increase automobile r capacity through different traffic loading techniques, may result from this work. The City will be involved in this corridor study, and plans for the downtown will bo Incorporated Into the analysis. Another potential corridor from the freeway is Gothard Boulevard. The use of this route with connections at Main Street and/or 17th Street to the coastal area may be Important in the future. Again, modes other than automobiles are being considered. A Southern Pacific railroad right-of-way (ROW) and operable line extends along this corridor, connecting to another rail ROW (Pa-Ific Electr)c) which runs parallel to Lake Street to the downtown. Thf. City has taken steps to preserve these ROW's for future transit corridors. These routes may be critical to the efficient movement of people through the middle of the City In the long-term. Furthermore, the specific plan itself has tried to de-emphasize the area's reliance on the freeway in terms of future growth by encouraging a higher density, mixed-use district in the downtown. By locating places to live, shop, work and recreate In proximity to each other, the downtown node will he more self-sufficient than other, more typical areas of our Southern California suburban sprawl. Reliance on the freeway for commuting and access to shopping or recreation areas will be less important there. In addition, the concentration of people and activities into a compact node helps to make mass transit more viable than it would be in other areas. Thus, while the downtown is not Ideally located In terms of the freeway, actions are being undertaken to ameliorate this situation: improvements to the existing corridors are being explored; alternate modes may become more Important in the future and corridors for such uses are being preserved; and the downtown Is being planned as a higher density, mixed-use center, to reduce Its reliance on the freeway system and to encourage Its becoming part of a ., mass transit network. These changes, In addition to Its coastal location, will help the area overcome the potential problem of poor freeway access. Other Routes: Seventeenth Street and Lake Street are the primary arterials leading Inland from the coastal zone. Sixth Street Is planned as a secondary arterial tying into Main Street near Acacia Avenue. The remaining local r streets form a grid pattern through the townlot and downtown areas. ` Main Street: Main Street is a significant local route which runs through the center of downtown and Is in direct line with the municipal pier located across PCH. Its relationship to the pier and to the traditional downtown core make Main Street the most important visual/pedestrian corridor in the specific plan area. However, in light of this pedestrian emphasis, Main Street's role as an automobile carrier within the downtown has been de-emphasized And its ' capacity reduced. 120 i t 1 A � J r o to � e iK"V d Y a� 1 ' tl� 11' IZAu f1� Its �, 4 5� F34� � rl HUNTINGTON BEACH GOILFORNIA Pacific Coast Highway PLANNING DIVISION Cross Sectiod Figure 3.3 • r i 1 � j 3.1.3 Needs and Improvements � The improvements proposed for the specific plan area are intended to augment the capacity of the existing circulation system and to increase its safety and efficiency. Improvements to PCH and Related Routes: Traffic volume on PCH creates I one of the most significant circulation problems in the specific plan area. A variety of improvements to interior streets as well as to PCH Itself are proposed which will help reduce congestion. These are discussed below. PCH: PCH should be ;ncreased from four lenes to six. The California 4 Department of Transportation (CalTrans) has proposed to achieve this by simply removing all parking along the curb and utilizing the existing "curb-to-curb" width. This will Increase the capacity of PCH by 50 percent. Figure 3.3 illustrates these proposed improvements to PCH. Inland Alternatives to PCH: Inland from PCH a primary arterial connecting I Teach Boulovard and Goldenwest Street is planned along the Orange Avenue-Atlanta Avenue corridor. The City recently acquired a portion of the necessary right-of-way near Lake Street to help complete this important link. Another inland route, a Walnut Avenue extension which would connect Beach Boulevard and Lake Street, should also be constructed (see Figure 3.4). If possible, this route should be designed to tie Into any future extension of Hamilton Avenue west to Beach Blvd. Bight-of-way dedication for this purpose will be required In new developments In this a;ea. This will provide safe and convenient access to the commercial areas east of Lake Street and, as an alternative to PCH, It will help reduce volume on the highway. Total right-of-way width for this service road will be 88 feet which will to accommodate four 11-foot traffic lanes, a landscaped median, landscaper; parkway and bike trail. Connectors will tie this road to Walnut and Olive Avenues nott.h of Lake Street (see Figure 3.5). Another advantage of this proposed Walnut Avenue extension will be the possibility of utilizing It in conjunction with the existing Walnut and Olive Avenues to create one-way system, should demand warrant It in the future (see Figure 3.6). Such a system could dramatically Increase the capacity of the circulation system between Goldenwest Street and Beach Boulevard. To attain maximum capacity, all parking would be removed from Walnut and ' Olive and they would be made "one-way" streets. Connectors at Lake would tie these into the Walnut Avenue extension. � This one-way system could be completed In phases as demand requires. For example, capacity could be initially increased simply by removing one lone of parking alone Walnut and Olive. Later, both parking lanes could be removed. Finally, both streets could be made "one-way", creating a counter-clockwise circulating route. Utilization of a one-way system is not recommended at this time and should only be Implemented If demand warrants Itl however, the potential for such a system should be planned now so that this option to Increase capacity is preserved. All of these improvements to Inland routes serve to separate the residential and local commercial traffic from that of commuters and beach visltoru, reducing potential conflicts and maximizing the efficiency of the entire system. 122 cal LEGEND - CUL-DE-SAC 0 EXISTING SIGNAL O PROPOSED SIGNAL MM SURFACE PARKING * POSSIBLE PARKING STRUCTURE 3111 RIGHT-OF-WAY ACOUISITION I NEW STREETS . WL 1 • �LL t�..! •aID moo mmmaamamm LLIW 10C-EJ 10 10 ED m ED I m a]10 El 0 M i mITIE1 IMME111MG. 51�3 5Fip2j"I �.3 L � TIPD -�-. s . i HUNTINGTON BEACH CAUFORNIA Circulation Schematic PIANNING DIVISION ' Fi.gure -1.4 __ . .. 141 r , n n E i I' i I �4 ►�rru Slt� i f I . 0 HUNTINGTON BEACH MFORNIN Proposed Walnut Extension PLANNING DIVISION ��� Figure 3.5 0 A Reducing Demand: Besides Increasing capacity, the plan is intended to reduce demand on the circulation system through the development of downtown as a mixed-use district which allows people to live, work, shop and recreate in the same area. The proximity of these activities encourages people to walk Instead of taking a car. Sections 3.3 to 3.5 discuss other transportation modes A besides automobiles which are encouraged In the specific plan area. Increased use of these alternative transit systems will help reduce demand on the automobile circulation :.ystem. Improving S4fety on PCH: Accidents along Pacific Coast Highway are a } serious problem. One of the reasons for the high accident rate is the large j A number of pedestrians coming to the beach from inland areas, many of whom ) cross PCH at mld-block or at nonsignalized Intersections. Furthermore, a hazard Is created by automobiles turning from PCH to numbered streets, and from numbered streets to PCH, often at uncontrolled Intersections. Curb-side ; parking on PCH creates another source of accidents. I A Several actions can be taken to Improve this situation. First, a comprehensive signalizatlon pattern, as indicated in Fig-ire 3.6, will better control vehicle i access onto PCH. Second, cul-de-sacs should be developed on all streets perpendicular to PCH where there are no signals, In order to eliminate uncontrolled access to and,from the highway (see Section 3.2). Third, a raised median should be constructed along the entire length of PCH, with gaps only t. f� at the signalized Intersections. The median should be landscaped and should Incorporate a low fence. Such a median will better separate traffic and will Inhibit pedestrian crossings except at signals or overpasses. Fourth, providing alternative routes for local traffic will reduce congestion on PCH; these are discussed more fully elsewhere. Fifth, reducing on-street parking along PCH will help arnellorate another source of serious accidents. Sixth, construction b of overpasses at key locations along PCH will provide safe pedestrian access while reducing Interruptions to the automobile traffic flow. These overpasses are discussed to Section 3.5. FInally, prohibition of curb cuts an PCH will also help reduce accidents. Such a strategy, however, calls for ?nland alternatives to provide access to new 1 developments along the high%•isy. The proposed Walnut Avenue extension between Lake Street and Beach Boulevard will serve all new developments In this area. West of Lake Street, on projects fronting PCH, dedication will be _. required to increase the width of the parallel alley, so that access can be taken from the alley and not directly from the highway. i i 1 North-South Carrler In Downtown: The future development of commercial uses In the downtown will depend on the ability of the circulation system to move people through the area efficiently. Lake Street and Seventeenth Street have been designated primary arterials In the City's circulation plan of arterial streets and highways and will become the primary north-south carriers In the specific plan area., Long range development In downtown may require vacation of streets (primarily Fifth, Second and Third) to accommodate consolidated cross-block developments. In the event that such large scale development does occur, the circulation plan must be flexible enoucih to accommodate it. By requiring additional right-of-way dedications along Sixth Street, the opportunity to make Sixth Street a major carrier if fi iftil Street Is vacated for multi-block development is protected. 125 I t M �•�•�1• •Q•Q�•aQ•Q Q a Q�J.Qa• Obi . . QQ _ ©aQ oaQaaooaa �.� o �:. wr . t f 3 - i Awft JIMMM MMTwl MMMMFM F,,]F*nl 1 HUNTINGTON BEACH LF PossibW One Way Street System Cq ORNIA Y Y PLANNING DIVISION Figure 3,6 0 ) 3 ) Parkways and Landscaping: Setbacks and landscaping along the right-of-way are Important adjuncts to the circulation system, contributing to both aesthetics and safety. Certain standard Improvements will be required along A the main arterial, Pacific Coast Highway, as well as along the principal interior streets In the specific plan area Including Main Street and the Walnut Avenue extension. These Improvements will help to unify the specific plan districts by providing a common setting and continuity of design. They will also 'Improve safety by directing traffic to controlled crossing points and by assisting the circulation system to function efficiently. A _ Pacific Coast Hlgfiway from�Goldenwest to Sixth Street In addition to the landscaped median along Pacific Coast Highway, the following Improvements j will be required within the right-of-way: { A 'six-foot wide sidewalk will meander along the Inland side of Pacific Coast M Highway (see Figure 3.7). The sidewalk will be separated from the traffic lanes by a landscaped parkway varying from three to six feet In width. A , narrow sidewalk will encourage pedestrian traffic to use the landscaped bluff top perk on the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highway Instead of this route located along a primarily residential area . The parkway between the curb and sidewalk Is designed to buffer pedestrians from vehicles and further discourage mid-block crossings. . Fences from 42 to 40 Inches In height may be placed along the private property line adjacent to the sidewalk area, providing they are set back three feet from the property line to accommodate a landscaped planter box. Privacy fencing along Pacific Coast Highway will allow residents use their setbacks as private outdoor apace, while the landscaped planter boxes will provide visual relief for passers-by (see Soction 2.3.100 and 2.3.110). Curb cuts will be prohibited along the Inland side of Pacific Coast Highway so that traffic will not be Interrupted. Access to all developments will be taken from side streets or the alleys. Along the ocean side of Pacific Coast Highwy, some cut-out areas may be Incorporated Into the blufftop perk design to accommodate bus turnouts and a limited amount of parking. ` I ' Pacific Coast Highway from Sixth Street to Lake Street - Additional dedication of five feet Is required to accommodate a wide sidewalk as well as a landscaped parkway separating the sidewalk from the highway. The sidewalk will be approximately 10 feet wide and may be designed in a "meandering" style similar to that Illustrated In Figure 3.7. Pacific Coast Highway. from Lnke Street to Beach Boulevard: A landscaped ' parkway will separate the sidewalk from traffic lanes. As In the townlot, the sidewalk will be designed to "meander" slightly, creating varying distance between the sidewalk and curbline; however, at no point will the sidewalk be less than two feet from the curb. 127 t I I n � Via•� :^'.tf�`'•.:•i�• ..r•:•i!•.Y,••I'�I�'• '!: ••,�'•••;'''t�:��' .j!/'�•�::Thiw'I4'J♦ '•his. •':.i::�•:�••'�i ,.',i'r: +�;.,.;�.,r1.#r" ••.'`;^ti!c �� •. •., : •, ,. ..•. ;Ada. r +,-,....•.:'.�. � :�;����! :.•�:'�••'�i:,'• !:;!_':!:.fir.yf_r;1i'{�?>i�f'� I is .'1�:=� {. :•.�•la.'f•;. i •.:•.• •!: •. tea'-'/.n.,�,:1.'�l' o ..r•. .K r r•+'�..Y'N' •.�::!::.•: xia"'but � ••'�,•:•.••��.��•.1.�jy:1�,• ':� `r:M1:2�7"i,�r,M 1�'+;1:y.�.�••,1J.;MelY �!;C��•.r•!••f 1.\'•. :i .•:Y; y:::i�i'+:1'"S••r,,�,�yy�� T;g��i j I ,i..•.':i� :•�:.;•;i ...:.• .;•.•..i. Liar J; �►"• Sidewalk Conceptual DesignG HUNTINGTON BEACH M FORNIA PLANNING DIVLSION i Figure 3.7 b rx6 I e Main Street - Structures on Main Street must be built along a continuous line along the sidewalk. A small setback (five feet) is required to better accommodate pedestrian traffic flow as well as design features such as 64 avrnings, signs, planters, benches and bike racks. Open air commercial is also permitted in the setback In order to help provide the lively, pedestrian-level activities desired along the Main Street corridor. Concrete planters and sidewalk cutouts will be used to provide landscaping. Thu existing sidewalk width will be maintained. Large developments along A Main Street will be required to provide public open space or plazas as described in the development standards for District 415. No curb cuts will be permitted on Main Street. Dedication will be required in the parallel alleys so that access c©n be taken from those alleys. 0% Third Street and Fifth Street - Street trees and furniture should be similar In design to that utilized on Main Street. Curb cuts will be allowed for access to developments. Walnut Extension from Lake Street to Beach Boulevard - This new street will approximately parallel Pacific Coast Highway and act as a second route for '� traffic moving Into the downtown from Beach Boulevard (see Figure 3.4). It Is designed1 as a gently curving street to reduce traffic speed. The street will Include a landscaped median, and generous setbacks from the right-of-way Are required to help create an attractive atmosphere. Sidewalks and landscaped parkways will encourage pedestrian traffic between the commercial-recreation development near Beach Boulevard and the downtown. Coordinated street furniture and landscape design between Main Street and this road will enhance the sense of -continuity betwe,-n these areas. Funding Sources: Proposed Improvements to the circulation system can be provided by utilizing a combination of funding sources. Some projects, such as A the Paclfic.Coact Highway re-striping project, qualify to be at least partially funded by State and Federal highway monies. Other Improvements, such as cul-de-sacs and the proposed Walnut extension, could be financed through tax increment monies if redevelopment is Implemented. Assessment districts provide another means to fund street Improvements. These districts are designed to charge developers and property owners who will directly benefit from the Improvement. In cases where additional right-of-way Is needed, dedication requirements have been placed on new devolopments as a condition of approval. Also, many streets in the specific plan area do not presently utilize their full right-of-way. In these situations, existing parkway area could be utilized to accommodate a wider street. While this discussion provides a brief overview of potential funding, additional discussion of funding for specific projects can be found In Sections 4.3, 4.4. i and 4.6. 129 4 • �y r r i S.2 PARKING 0 3.2.1 Introduction i' In',.'the specific plan area, parking must be provided for the thousands of tourists who visit the beach and pier each year, as well as for the shoppers patronizing downtown commercial establishments, and for residents and visitors. Adequate beach pRrking is especially important not only to provide I� access to this recreation resource but also to ensure that beach users du not compete with shoppers for parking spaces, making access to commercial establishments inconvenient. j 3.2.2 Existing Facilities C' On-street parking is available throughout the plan area. In addition, several City and privately owned parking lots can be found there. Figure 3.7a summarizes the public parking opportunities within the plan area. O 130 a A A A Pay Total Location Free Space Spaces Spaces Fee City Lot (5th/P.C.H.) 6 6 Private Lease Surf Theatre Lot 39 39 1.75/day A City Lot(5th/Orange) 41 41 2 hr. max. Lot Main/P.C.H. 24 24 2.00/day Business Streets 193 193 .10/hr. (meter) A Downtown Residential Streets 218 216 .10/hr. (meter) H.B. City Beach Lot 250 250 .50/hr. (meter) H.B. City Lot (Beach Blvd.) 11850 11850 2.50/day OF# Lot Lake/P.C.H. 400 400 1.50/day P.C.H. (On-street) 540 540 .25/hr. (meter) i a e� A HUNTINGTON BEAC Parking In Plan Area N CA FORNIN PLANNING DIVISION i Figure 3.7a j! 4S ` r ` LEGEND SURFACE PARKING PARKING STRUCTURE _ 4 a m _ [a[D a a 01 m ID111 oa�o • _ ED 101MMIRDIDIMMIDEM, [DIM FEE EFE BL--9E Ea - Pq9lP9� Note: Parking structures are not proposed at this time. however they may be necessary as future deeand dictates. f r f {; HUNTINGTON BE ICH G?L.IFORNIA Proposed Parking Facilities IS ON O PLANNING DIVISION Figure 3.7b rl E �' CalTrans proposes to remove the parking along PCH to provide additional travel lanes, resulting in the loss of approximately 540 spaces. However, many of these spaces can be replaced through improvements discussed later In this p section. 3.2.3 Needs and Improvements A number of Improvements can be made within the specific plan area to create additlonal parking. oA Cul-de-sacs: Cut-de-sacs should be constructed on 6th, 7th, eth, 10thl 12th, 13th, 15th, 16th, 18th, 19th, 21st and 22nd Streets where they Intersect with Pacific Coast Highway. The principal purpose of these cul-de-sacs Is to reduce uncontrolled vehicular access to PCH, Increasing traffic safety. But, as will be discussed shortly, these cul-de-sacs could also provide significant A new parking opportunities. The streets which would be converted to eul-do-sacs presently provide a grand total of 84 on-street parking spaces which are located in the half blocks between Pacific Coast Highway and the alley. Through the creation of cul-de-sacs, these streets could accommodate perpendicular parking on one side (see Figure 3.8), which would increase the combined total to 210 parking spaces within the existing curb-to-curb area, for A 8-net gain of 126 spaces.* If the streets were expanded to their full right-of-way to accommodate perpendicular parking on both sides of the street (see Figures 3.9 and 3.10), approximately, 20 additional spaces could be obtained in each cul-de-sac. This latter option is only recommended on streets which abut commercially zoned blocks, namely, 12th, 13th and 22nd Streets In order to retain landscaped parkways In residential blocks. Thus, the total number of parking spaces would be increased by about 60 (20 for each of these cul-de-sacs) to about 200 total, for a combined net gain of about 186 spaces. On streets adjacent to residentially zoned districts, expansion to the full right-of-way for perpendicular parking should be decided on a project-by-project basis. Where there are large consolidated parcels, for example, and adequate buffering could be provided within the project Itself, the full right-of-way could be used to Increase public parking. * In some cases, the existing curb-to-curb width of these streets may not be adequate for the design suggested In Figure 3.8, which conforms to the City's existing standards for perpendicular parking. (The general width of these streets is 50 feet as shown In the figure, but actual width may vary from 48 to 52 feet.) In these situations, the City has several options: 1) It may reduce Its standards, allowing the perpendicular parking within a slightly reduced width, as it has done in Its "compact car" standards for commercial developments. 2) It may choose not to W provide perpendicular parking. 3) It may choose to widen the street slightly within the existing ROW to accomodate the necessary curb-to-curb width for perpendicular parking In accordance with optimum criteria. Which of these options would be chosen will depend an the estimated cost, funding sources and perceived demand for additional parking. 133 s I 1 S+ 6 FIB ZS' i I r l'h r + �y{ o �r 1 1 i Conceptual lopHUNTINGTON BEACH CALIFORNIA Cu -de sac Design PUNNING DIVISION Within Existing Curb Figure 3.8 �-� v � 65' A A r— AI / s A 1 ! i Akk 1 «� Conceptual HUNTINGTON BEA%'.'%.H 04LIFORNIK 0*-.de "sac Design PLANNING DIVISION •!; Rlght--4f-Way Figure 3.9 • w A Additional beach parking: A new blufftop pr,.-k which will include public accessways to the beach has been proposed for the area seaward of PCH In the townlot area. Two kinds of improvements are recu,nmended to provide some additional parking for this facility. First, a new parking lot should be built between 9th and 11th streats an the ocean side of PCH. incorporated Into the blufftop park Itself. This lot cou:d provide approximatel, 120 parking spaces on two terrace levels. Access to this lot would be at the controlled Intersection at 11th Street. This location is not encum;, tired by any all facilities and would not require the loss of sandy beach area. It would provide convenient, off-street parking for the new blufftop park. r' ; Second, as many as 16 new parking turnouts, similar to bus stop cutouts, should be constructed along the ocean-side of PCH between Goldenwest ,and 11th Streets. Each turnout would. be approximately 140 feet long, accommodating six Gars for a total of an additional 96 spaces. This design, which calls for numerous small cut-outs separated by open areas extending to the curb, is recommended as a balance between the conflicting goals of using part of Oe bluff area for parking and employing as much of the bluff top area as posslUe for the long-awaited park facility. Currently, ample parking Is available at the CIty beach on all but peak weekends. In general, the City's policy should be to preserve existing parking, but not attempt to accommodate peak parking demands for beach users during the summer season. However, should overall demand dictate, additional facilities may be needed in the future. Thus, staff analyzed a variety of locations for parking structures both north and south of the pier. This analysis concluded that the most feasible beach side location for a two-leve! parking structure would be at the existing lot immediately north of the pier. At this location, the existing grade differential would effectively screen the structure from view of the highway; It also would provide the additional pa-king near the most popular area of the beach. Another location where two-level structures would be feasible Is along the present oil service road below the bluff area. Such a plan would only be feasible after the oil uses are phased out and only if demand for parking significantly increased In the future. Again, at this location structures would be screened from PCH if designs were employed that maximize existing terraces and grade differentials. South of the pier, existing lots also could be double-decked to produce more parking without using any additional sandy beach area. Close to the pier, such structures would be screened; however, j south of Lake Street structures would be visible from the highway and from Inland areas. Parking structures represent significant capital costs. At present levels of demand, the existing beach parking lots are full only 51 days of the year. This Indicates that, at the margin, new parking spaces are needed only on those 51 days annually. At this level of demand, even after taking Into account a 100 percent increase In parking fees and a daily turn-over factor of two times, projected revenues from parking structures would not be enough to amortize the construction costs i%icurred. For this reason, whi►a the option for multi-story parking strum_ res on the beach Is protected by the plan, such facilities are not proposed ;A this time. Instead, surface-level parking should be continued and Increased where feasible, as in the proposed lot batween C, Ninth and Eleventh Streets, or on a single level on the oil service road below the bluffs when the all uses phase out. For example, 136 C 5' r di L r �R w r { i i r i i / � i i • AftConceptual HUWINGT N Cul-de aesl I'i O SUCH GIL�aRNIA �I PUNNING DIVISION With BINS Turn- t 1 • Figure 3.10 t3� •' f+.y�...y-.=���a�.=:.�t'�;y;a."'-`�.':��.•'.w.-t...n_ ......� «�..............._ ...�...r.-..���.... _� _. .._.. ... _ .. _..._.ti..._. ......,..«w.ww. r r If the service road were totally devoted to parking, with a one-way travel lane, 444 parking spaces could be provided. During the winter months, some of this area could be devoted to recreational vehicle camping, in the same way as portions of the City beach parking lot are now utilized. Surh a facility would provide a significant amount of parking and would Iner• qse the recreational r'1 value of the area in a relatively Inexpensive way. New commercial parking standards and public participation In _Providina parking: At present, the parking standards for the downtown area are very low compared to what Is required In other parts of the city. The specific plan eliminates these and contains Instead the parking standardr, uaed elsewhere, In ry the City for commercial development. For some klnd� of downtown uses, however, new parking standards may prove,to be necessary and, if no, should be developed as part of the next planning phase. Increasing the parking requirements will insure !hat new developments carry their fair share of the parking burden,, but may also sevemly limit the amount and type of development which takes'place. For example, the large amounts of parking required for office. uses could contribute to making residential uses more economically desirable than offices in mixed-use districts. I Some public participation in providing parking could help to encourage uses which otherwise would not be viable. For example, the City could participate In forming parking assessment districts, or could donate land or "write-down" 0 land costs for the construction of parking structures. Merchants could then lease space in these structures on an annual fee basis or by setting up a system of validated parking. As new developm,-.it occurs, each developer could be assessed an "in-lieu" fee to offset the costs of building perking structures nearby, thus satisfying his/her parking requirements. Strategies for providing parking in centralized structures are discussed further below and In Section 4.2. O Parking structures In the downtown: Shared, centralized parking structures i may be vital to the realization of the downtown's development potential. Research shows that a parking structure must be within acceptable walking distance from the area It is to serve. In a large city this distance is approximately 400 feet for short-term commercial activities. It mey be as much as 900-1500 feet for all day parking. The downtown area is relatively compact; thus, a parking structure properly located will be able to serve a large number nf establishments. A possible site for a structure would be the City-owned property located south of Orange Street between Fifth and Main Streets which consists of 10 consnlldated lots. It Is an excellent location for serving future downtown development. A four story parking structure on this site, 224 feat by 167 feet, could accommodate 400 spaces, (considering that the average area required per ca Is about 300-350 square feet, including turning lanes). , The costs of such a parking structure would be approximately $3.75 million based on an average cost of $25 dollars per square foot. Subterranean parking spaces could cost as much as $30-35 dollars per square foot, if further levels of parking were to be Incorporated into the design. Strategies for funding these kinds of facilities, through a combination of public and private monies, are discussed in Section 4.2. I 138 O ' A A A A A 3.3 PLJBL_IC TRANSPORTATION 3.3.1 Introduction During the last several decades, transportation planning focused primarily an the automobile. However, heightened awareness of energy costs, air pollution • and traffic congestion has resulted in a re-examination of alternative forms of transit. The specific plan encourages the use of alternative transportation modes. The plan explicitly supports the existing public transit systems, and helps facilitate now forms of public transportation. The specific plan area attracts numerous visitors; tourist-related traffic • combined with commuter traffic creates a heavy demand on the local circulation system. An efficient mass transit system could help reduce this load. Such systems, which would help transport extra-local visitors to this area, require regional coordination. While the specific plan alone cannot provide such a system, It can encourage and accommodate public transportation. • 3.3.2 Existing Systs:i The existing public transportation system consists primarily of Orange County Transit District (OCTD) bus service; however, Greyhound, Airport and other charter bus companies also operate in the specific plan area. The OCTD • currently maintain bus lines on a regular basis throughout the specific plan area. They are Illustrated In Figure 3.11. 139' i YTt •S:i 1 C.r.:L :L:..., .. .` ►..�. .�� .xn`�+,... �..�-— ^�_.�_. .r.......r«......�....ry r R A � {t i ' R 1 R r. L.. `7• law* = I d r lop by \ �• \I,,,� ✓V",�� � 140 IWC • 3.3.3 Needs and Improvements Bus Route$: OCTD planners,, in conjunction..with the City's Development Services and Public Works Departments, determine the need for Improvements • to the existing bus system. Currently, existing bus routes within the specific ' plan area are sufficient. Expansion of the system would Involve more buses or more frequent trips on existing routes. The most likely change to the system In the near term will be a seasonal Increase in the number of buses running on the beach-oriented routes. A Trariait Center: In addition ,to the buses and the routing system, support facilities are needed to make the transit system efficient and convenient. In late 1979, the City of Huntington Beach, In conjunction with OCTD, conducted a study to analyze sites for a transit center where people would have centralized access to numarous bus routes and where drivers could rest and huses could be temporarily stored. The rep-art concluded that two such centers • should be developed: one at Coldenwest Street near Huntington Center and one at Lake Street near Pacific Coast Highway. The latter facility, which Is within the specific plan area, would be for the routes serving beach visitors and persons patronizing the downtown commercial establishments. Spatial requirements for the center were based on current bus arlvals and A departures and on the frequencies projected for 1995. ,A total of 12 to la bus bays would be needed to meet maximum projected summer traffic during the next decade. The center would also Include a "passenger waiting area" with a 5;000 square foot platform, which would be large enough to safely accomcdate the large number of riders on a typical summer weekend. A Presently, the curb-side parking lane on the south aide of PCH, east of,Lake Street, is used for beach-route bus layovers. Upon completion of CalTrans' PCH restriping project (see Section 3.1), however, this sei:tlon will become a travel lane; thus,_a new location for the 'layover area outside.the highway right-of-way will be necessary. Consequently, the City, In coordination with CalTrans and OCTD, Is designing a new lay-over facility Immediately adjacent • to the existing site and seaward of the right-of-way b3tween PCH and the beach parking lot. The new layover area will consist of isn expanded passenger waiting platform, additional accessways to the beach, and a curb cut to provide a turnout for bus parking (see Figure 3.12). The proposed project will necessitate the removal of some landscaping; however, it will not require the , loss of any parking spaces. The new lay-over facility Is expected to be • completed when the PCH restriping project is Implemented and will be paid for with County and State funding. The layover area described above will be adequate for OCTD's beach-related transit center needs as currently projected to 1995. However, If the downtown develops into an attractive tourist area and into a higher density mixed-use • node, it Is likely that a larger public transit facility would be necessary In the future. The specific plan recommends that the option for such a center be preserved now because of its potential importance to the long-term transportation needs of the area. Some possible locations for a downtown transit center were analyzed, and they are discussed below. • 141 N i E l I e r7--�� I� • dr 111YZI.4 III l l HLWNGTON WACN . . CALIFORNIA Layover Area PLANNING aiv�toN Proposed Bus ay Figure 3.12 0 -- �'� 7 0 { b • One possibility would be to locate the center at the existing City beach parking lot; the second possibility would be to locet.e it at the State-owned beach parking lot just north of the pier. Either location wouiul be acceptable If the following conditions were met: 1. The existing lot would be "double decked" creating the additional space needed for bus bays and the passenger waiting area without reducing the number of parking spaces currently In the lot. The second level of this structure should not exceed the grade of PCH. 2. The structure should be landscaped In a manner compatible with the existing parking lot. 3. A pedestrian overpass across PCH should be constructed to connect the transit center to the downtown area near Main Street. A directory of shops and attractions within'the downtown area should • be Included in the facility's design. The advsntagee to this approach are the following: OCTD has a site near. Its ;:referred•location; because land costs are reduced (both sites are In Pubilic ownarship), the Incorporation of public access Improvements into. the project ire economically feasible; no private land is used while.existing'public land Is • ul.Wied more fully and efficiently; the use of these locations reduces noise and tritffic In Inland residential areas, as well as the 'number of pedestrians walking tlirough those residential areas; If the overpass Is Included, direct physical access between the downtown commercial. districts and the beach and pier InCr9ases;, beach-goers are brought directly to the beach. . Financing the proposed transit center will be the responsibility of.the Orange County Transit DIst:Ict; however, using City property could significantly reduce the total proje;it cost. Small-scale commercial uses could be Incorporated Into the cents,-, and revenue generated from these establishments would further defray total vosts. Anothrr possible location for the transit center would be the City property south )f Orange Street between 5th and Main Streets. As reviousl • g previously mentloi,ed, this site is an excellent one for a public parking structure and a transit ,:enter could easily be Incorporated Into the same building. Locating the trwisit center at a downtown location such as this one would be advantat-sous for shoppers and would Increase pedestrian activity along Main Street. However, the one-way configuration of Main Street may be an • Impedim:•nt to the most efficient bus routing and may not be preferred from OCTD's :tandpoint. Other locations could be possible and any larger-scale parking s--ructure built with public assistance should be designed so that a portion cc Ad be converted to such a public transit center In the tuture. Bus shelLirs: Bus shelters protect people waiting for buses from the • elements. They can be illutoilnated at night to provide additional security to transit patrons. Such shelters should be placed at all heavily used bus stops Including those along the blufftop park. Locations for shelters will be specified at a later date in cooperation with OCTD planners. • 143 • Bus s6eieers afford advertising space for corporations, and revenues from the advertising not only pay for the shelter itself but provide additional Income (approximately 10 percent of the gross revenue) for the City. Other public transit_ modes: While the existing transportation system , Is � limited to buses, future transportation systems'may Include rail or monorail service to the specific..plan area. Orange County, along with other regional jurisdictions, Is currently studying possible transportation corridors. Wh6ln the ,City of Huntington Beach, the existing Southern Pacific Railroad right-of-way:through the Industrial corridor along Gothard Boulevard could be utilized for passenger service. The Pacific Electric Railroad.right-of-way t parallel to Lake Street may also be available for some kind of alternate transit system. . As.mentioned above, the Orange County Transportation Commission Is.studying the Beach Boulevard corridor. The use of this artery for modes other than cars or buses will be Investigated. As stated earlier, the specific plan Itself cannot provide public mass transit systems. Such systems must be developed on a regional basis, creating a greater-than-local network. One Important cons'Idiration'In encouraging mass transit Is the creation of an activity center which attracts enough people so that a mass transit stop or station Is practical. The speaiflc plan promotes the downtown and the area between Lake Street and Beach Boulevard as such an activity center. The plan calls for high residential densities In the downtown C and the development of the area as a mixed-use district with numerous commercial and office uses In addition to the residences. Furthermore, the plan, cells for tit.: a-velopment of additional visitor-serving facilities, thus adding to the attractiveness of the area which is already drawing millions of people each year to the beach and pier. In this way, enough activities are sited In a compact node so that the large numbers of people living' In the C higher density residential districts, shopping In the commercial districts, working In the offices, as well as visiting the beach and vacationing, will make this part of the City a candidate for a mass transit facility. 7 1 i i 144 1 • i i i A 3.4 BIKE TRAILS w • 3.4.1 Introduction Bicycling, traditionally considered a recreational activity for children, has now become a popular pastime fc; all ages. Bicycle riding Is also being used Increaaingly is an alternative to the automobile as a source of transportation. In the specific plan area, where climate and scenery make bicycle riding especially attractive, many people utilize bikeways to get to the beach and recreational areas as well as to local commercial centers. Recognizing the importance of bike trails, the specific plan Is designed to: 1) A accommodate a continuous bikeway system for Intercity and lnt:acity travel, 2) make bicycling safer, and 3) encourage the use of bicycles for everyday transportation and for recreation. 3.4.2 Existing System Presently, there are several bike trails In the specific plan area with the ; foremost being the Pacific Coast Highway trall (see Figure 3.13). , This recently completed bikeway begins at the entrance to Bolsa Chloe State Beach and travels south through the city to the mouth of the Santa Ana River Where It connects to other coastal and Inland trails. The trail Is completely separated from Pacific Coast Highway, eliminating the hazards created by bikes and automobiles sharing the some right-of-way. The proximity of the Coast Highway trall to the ocean makes It a very pleasant ride, affording beautiful views of the coastline along Its entire length. 145 r '7N:i'F.',7t..tiL�rS►>r1ti.:.i;istyW-4YS,�.;anw..•nsrr+a....--'-- •--•....- -. �....._ ..r.-m.,vs✓.+.....» .__. _.,... ._......_..,. 1 I LEGEND PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS ----PROPOSED 8IKEWAY r�COMPLETED BIKEWAY � �I L MLE Ul E j[E DIE.F"i m FJ1 m IE Ul IE D., 10 Fl 11 F"0 �.. m_ ERDE 011mc�mm W�mI [EEED99� HUNTINGTON MACH C4UKWNIK Bicycle and Pedestrian FacW lopPLANNING DIVISION Figure 3.13 . .:f:- ! ! 0 0 0 0. 0 Within the specific plan area, the PCH trail Is connected to two inland bike trails, which extend along Seventeenth Street and Lake Street. These trails consist of striped bicycle lanes incorporated into the existing street right-of-way. A Additional bike trails are currently master-planned by the City for Goldenwest Street and Atlanta Avenue. The Goldenwest trail should be completed In 1982. All proposed bikeways are Illustrated in Figure 3.13. Various support facilities are Important to the bike trail system. These Include drinking fountains, bike repair stations, restrooms, rest areas, bike racks and public telephones. Generally, these facilities are located at "activity centers" which are likely destinations for cyclists. Examples of activity centers Include schools, recreational facilities, the beach, parks or shopping districts. 3.4.3 Needs and Improvements A Some major Improvements to the existing blkeway system In the specific plan area have been proposed In the City's master plan for bikeways , Including the new routes along Atlanta Avenue and Goldenwest Street; these plans are Incorporated into the specific plan. Priorities for bikeways are established by the City and Improvements to the entire Huntington Beach bike system to A Implement the master plan are budgeted annually. Among the Improvements relevant to .the specific plan anticipated for 1982 is the provision of a bike trail extending along Main Street from the Five Points Shopping Center to Seventeenth Street. Another,important project Is the construction of a bicycle`path crossing under A the Santa Ana River Bridge at Pacific Coast Highway. Although not within the specific plan boundary, this crossing will provide a crucial link between the Santa Ana River and Huntington Beach bike trails. Currently, the•only means for bicyclists to cross Pacific Coast Highway is to ride to the traffic signal at Brookhurst Street, or to risk running across the width of PCH. The undercrossing will provide a much safer and more direct connection, making a A more effective bicycle transportation system for Inland cyclists to reach the beach. Another new trail Is proposed In the specific plan along the Walnut Avenue extension, connecting downtown to the commercial/recreation are,- near Beach Boulevard. This trail Is Incorporated Into the preliminary 0-sign for the M Walnut extension; see Figure 3.4a. Further Improvements to the bike trail along Pacific Coast Highway such as drinking fountains, rest stops and bicycle racks should be Installed along the bluff-top park. These will be Included In the concept plan for the parK, which Is discussed in Section 3.6. r! • The funding for most bike trail improvements comes from SB 821 monies, which are distributed through the Orange County Transportation Commission to local governments. Projects are budgeted on an annual basis. The costs of projects vary considerably depending on their nature; for example, a striped bike lane on an existing right-of-way costs only 200 per foot whereas 9 pavement costs for a separate trail run approximatey $60 per lineal foot. Completion of all tho Improvements called for in this plan are expected In a timely manner consistent with the City's overall master plan. 147 ki +.1rw n•✓,;�1,.ir,•3,` e.Y-+� .J L.7i�.-J:.:- ,... ...... ...,..... _..�..�_.-..._._...,r.:r ,:r'.•.� �.» ..�._ .�.. __._......_..-._-�•.....�+..�.w..r... f ' I + 1 1 3.5 PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM 3.5.1 Introduction In the specific plan area, walking will be an Important transportation mode. Many people will be parking their cars and then visiting the beach, pier, .� restaurants and retail stores. Mixed-use zoning will encourage the development of places, all where people can live, work, chap and be entertained in proximity to each other. For this reason, the pedestrian system ; warrants special attention. The system of pedestrian pathways In the specific plan area serves several purposes simultaneously. First, It is part of a public recreation system. People who like to walk enjoy the sights along the bluffs, the beach, and the pier, or the activity In lively commercial areas. The pedestrian system also i serves as a pragmatic transportation mode, which wilt be increasingly Important to future commercial districts, where shoppers will be walking from cen':ralized parking areas or from nearby residential or office developments. p �� The Pedestrian transportation system will be especially vital in linking the beaches, bluff top park, and pier to Inland visitor-oriented commercial districts. in all cases, the pedestrian system must be safe, pleasant, one convenient. 0 148 i d 1 t i 3.5.2 Needs and Improvements Sidewalks will be required, of course, an all pubile right-of-ways, thus providing a basic and comprehensive pedestrian network. Oetgiled A descriptions of the sidawalk and parkway requlrements In the different districts may be found In Section 3.1, Including drawings of some typical cross-sections. In some districts, dedication may be required for public parkways and sidewalks (see the development regulations In Section 2.0 for these requirements). This section highlights special features of the basic system which are recommended for certain parts of the specific plan area. Access along the shore: Probably the most Important pedestrian route Is the lateral access along the shore. In the specific plan area, the entire shoreline is open to the public; and, with the exception of one stock cooperaMe residential complex north of the pier, there are no .private developments between Pacific Coast Highway and the sea. Continuous pedestrian access is provided along the public a..ndy beach. There is also a continuous hard surface pedestrian route or sidewalk along Pacific Coast;Highway .between Beach Boulevard and Ninth Street. Furthermore, the PCH bike trail (see Section 3.4) provides an especially attractive lateral accessway extending the entire length of the specific plan area for handicapped persons using wheelchairs. A Just as a carefully planned automobile route provides view points, rest areas, and services for the traveler, to too should a heavily frequented pedestrian route provide analggous features for Its. users. Where the existing routes extend through the City beach, by the municipal pier, and along blufftop park, restrooms, benches, plenic areas and drinking fountains are already provided or, in the case of the blufftop park, will be. A Access to thB teach: On the City beach, a very large public parking area is directly adjacert to the sand. On Bolsa Chica State.Beach between 9th ana Goldenwest Streets, however, vecess to the sandy beach requires people to descend down a steep bluff face, cross a paved service road and then jump down a sheer retaining wall. To facilitate safe and convenient access, ramps A and stairways are planned for the bluff area at 9th; 11th, 17th and Goldenwest Streets. Access across PCH: One of the major challenges to the pedestrian system Is providing safe accese across pacific Coast Highway. This connection Is especially important for visitor-oriented commercial areas which will try to e1 use their proximity to the beach, pier, or blufftop park as an amenity to draw customers. The specific plan calls for elimination of uncontrolled Intersections at PCH and the provision of safe and convenient pedestrian crossings through a series of traffic signals and overpasses. The median along Pacific Coast Highway should Incorporate a low fence and ill landscaping to Inhibit mid-block pedestrian crossings. The median should be unbroken except for Intersections with traffic signals (see Section 3.1). Signals currently exist at Beach, Huntington, Lake, Main,•5th, 9th, 17th and Goldenwest. AddItinnal signals are recommended at 20th, 14th and llth Streets. 149 �:�c\L:liwwi.�.:,,�:.i.+V^.2Y.Yx:I>:<w'�.1'.K.t'.:..t_. ..._... v.....w.�................1�... ♦�. a...+.++-.—. ___.�.. ....�.- 1 J r Overpasse9: Pedestrian overpasses could be provided across Pacific Coast Highway ut the following loizations: 1) between Beach Boulevard and Huntingtcn Street, 2) between Huntongton Street and Lake Street, 3) at Main Street, and 4) between 13th and I2th Streets (see Figure 3.13). Overpasses might be especially Important In the commercial/recreation districts where hotels are proposed. A direct, convenient connection to the popular City beach could be an Important feature In the success of such developments. The location of. ;existing signals within these districts leaves large stretches along the highway which lack safe, controlled access to the beach. Overpasses could be designed for use not only by the general public, ^ but could have direct connections with the hotel developments providing convenient beach access to the patrons. The Importance of tying the Main Street corridor to the Municipal Pier as part of `a unified visitor-oriented commercial district argues for a pedestrian overpass at Main Street. Six lanes of busy highway separate pier and the n downtown commercial 'district: traffic signals only periodically provide for their ,physical;,connection. If the commercial districts are successful, j pedestrian volume will'increase in this area;.the signals near the downtown 1 will be'used to provide increasingly longer and 'More,frequent traffic breaks to i facilitate pedestrian movement, disrupting automobile flow on Pacific Coast Highway. Thus, the advantage of an overpass at this location would be to C provide for a_continuous physical connection between Main Street and the pier, ' and. to facilitate automobile traffic flow on Pacific Coast Highway by eliminating the need for frequent and lengthy traffic interruptions for ' pedestrian crossings at the signals. Furthermore, if it was well designed, the overpass structure could to a noteworthy attraction In itself, a new landmark for the downtown area. { The suggested overpass between 12th and 13th Streets would connect Bolas ' Chico State Beach and the blufftop park to the visitor-serving commercial node In the townlot. Many of the potential patrons of this node will be beach usets who will cross the highway an foot. Signals are provided at each endpoint of the node, but an overpass would provide continuous, direct access G and would reduce disruption of automobile flow. An overpass for the visitor serving commercial ride at Goldenwest Street Is probably not necessary. This node Is at the Intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and a major arterial leading inland to the freeway. Thua, many of its patrons will be In automobiles. On addition, this node is across from a very G narrow section of sandy beach. (In fact, north of Goleanwast there are only steep bluffs and at high tide there Is no dry sandy beach at all.) Consequently, this area does not ham as large a number of beach users as the beaches further south. Main treet: Special pedestrian features are also planned for the Main Street corridor. The specific plan envisions Mali Street as a lively, active commercial district at the street level. The first floor of developments along Main Street must be commercial, and open-al: establishments are especially encouraged. Structures are required to be built along a continuous retail facade near to the sidewalk. The sidewalk itself Q 150 i � Q i f Is wide enough for convenient passage, but rela�ively narrow so that pedestrians will be near to the stores, and so that the retail fronts will demand their attention. The street itself has been made one-way, so that it is quieter than some of the widb7- commerciai roads, and additional on-street parking has • been provided. Corner plazas are required in full block consolidations to provide places for people to sit and relax. The features n! these plazas ure described in Section 2. I The corners of ruin Street and PCH are especially appropriate places for plazas. Such public areas would provide space for the high volumes of *N pedestrian traffic expected U this important location and could help accommodate the proposed PCH pedestrian overpasses. The plazas would also "open-up" the Main Street corridor, providing on entry way to this vital commercial district. These corner plazas will be required In any full block (or larger) consolidation on Main and PCH. However, the City may also want to provide these plazas, even if they are not built as n condition for larger scale • private developments, if pedestrian traffic and related considerations so warrant. Acquisition of the: corners in this case could be achieved through purchase or by n land trade. Walnut Avenue extension: Another special pedestrian route wil' be the extension of Walnut Avenue between Beach Boulevard and Lake Street. The , 4P parkway along this gently twisting roadway will provide a pleasant area for ! strolling or jogging. The street lights and street furniture design will be coordinated with that used In the downtown to remind people that the commercial/recreation developments between Lake Street and Beach ! Boulevard are complemented by the commercial uses downtown. The road, with Its parkway, will help to make a psychological as well as physical link ! 0 between the two areas. Costs and funding sources: Much of the basic pedestrian system Is already In place. Dedication for parkways and sidewalks Is required in the development ' standards and the facilities must be installed at the time of development. Maintenance of parkways Is generally the responsibility of the adjacent land owner; this could be provided Indirectly by the property owners through maint,.nencee air3esnment districts (see: Section 4.0). The major facilities which could requires significant public participation in developing are the overpasses. Cost estimates for such overpasses range from $150,000 4-550,000, depending on design features and land acquisition costs. « Costs can be reduced by use of publicly-owned land on both sides of Pacific Coast Highway. PuF:Ic funds such as Coastal Conservancy grants can be used to help guild tKtse kinds of facilities, and In many instances the proposed overpasses can be constructed with a combinotion of public and private monles. Funding sources Include tax Increment, special assessments on serviced properties, state grants, the municipal general fund, earmarked fees + at City and State IlLaches, development incentives, and contributions by OCTD as part of a transit center. i t i' r r` I1 n r I 3.6 PARK FACILITIES 3.6.1 Introduction Parks are important facilities for any community. Not only do they provide places for residents to play and relax, they also contribute to the visual i attractiveness of an area, which makes It a more enjoyable place to live and ~ which ruses property values. If the park Is a greeter-than-local attraction, it c9n be i! Wre to visitors who help support local commercial districts. The sp•3clfic plan area is, of course, In an enviable location, because it includes two important beach parks: Huntington Beach Municipal Beach and Bolso C Chi z,, State Beach. Both of these beach-parks not only provide extraordinary j . ct z.-Aion and aesthetic amenities to local residents but also attract large M.Mhers of visitors from nutside the City. This last quality makes these facilities crucial to the viability of proposed hotels and other visitor-oriented commercial developments. As discussed In Sections 3.11 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 above, numerous Improvements are proposed In the plan which witi increase multi-modal access to these beaches and which will emphasize direct pedestrian connections to Inland commercial districts. i 152 • M 3.6.2 Existing System Huntington Baach Municipal Beach, simply referred to as the City Beach, extends from the pier at Main Street to Beach Boulevard. This beach Is the most popular one in the county and it Is often cited as an example of outstanding landscaping and design. No significant changes to this beach are proposed except for those associated with the public t�ansit layover facility (see Section 3.3). i Balsa Chico State Beach (especially the portion between 9th and Goldenwest Streets), on the other hand, Is currently underutilized and unattractive. However, It has the potential to become a significant visual amenity cnd recreation facility benefiting the entire City. For several decades this beach has been the site of oil production facilities. Between the sandy beach and the blufftop along PCH,there is a retaining wall, a service road, and steep, eroding bluffs. Until recently, no Improvements had been planned for the beach. The ."Mate Department of Recreation and Parks which awns Balsa Chico Beach did not want to plan for this area until all the oil encumbrances were removed. During the preparation of the City's Coastal Element, it was learned that some all facilities may be in operation for i another decade or longer. On Its own Initiative, the City began working with the State Department of Recreation and Parks and the oil companies to develop a conceptual plan which would dramatically Improvs the recreation and aesthetic value of the area while still accommodating necessary oil facilities. s 3.6.3 Needs and Improvements The now blufftop park will include the following facilities: 1) A ten-foot wide bike lone running the length of the park and connecting bike lanes at the City Beach and the already developed portion of Balsa Chico Beach to the north. This trail was completed in 1981. 2) Four new accessways from the blufftop 0 to the sand located at 9th, llth, 17th and Goldenwest Streets. These Improvements are already funded and construction should begin in 1902. 3) Phased landscaping development, which Is funded In part. A) A terraced parking lot between 9th and llth Streets providing approximately 120 parking spaces. There is currently no funding for this facility. Additionally, future Improvements will be designed and a priority for their implementation 0 established in the more detailed concept plan which is now being prepared by the City. This concept plan, upon completion and approval by the City and State, will be Incorporated Into this specific plan. Guidelines for future all produ-,tion activities in this area are discussed In Section 2.5. In summary, no new wells are permitted unless they are part of an overall consolidation plan which reduces the surface area"presently used for oil by abandoning existing wells "strung-out" along the bluffline. All facility sites will be screened and landscaped by the all companies by July, 1983. All pipelines will be covered or buried. In addition, inland areas have been zoned for new oil facilities to help expedite the removal of existing facilities from the beach. A 153 E f i s • �� ^ • � �ice/ s+l `• - •� ' ry oo • :'� � 6 � l�O•. -�' �.''J��_. It- +/ Illy— / I 01 Artists Rendering of HUNTINGTON 6 CALIFORNIA B1 Op P P*0 � PUNNING DIVISION Figure 3.14 4 i In the long-term, the oil facilities will eventually be removed as the resource is depleted. Tha service road will then be freed for recreation oriented uses. This area should be designed as an extension of the blufftop park. Summer use could be beach parking In the form of a one-way.,road extending from Goldenwest to llth Street, with long pockets of perpendicular parking. The design could include significant landscaped areas, picnic tables, benches and other improvements such as restrooms and drinking fountains. From October to May, a section of this parking lot could be used as a recreational vehicle (R-V) campground. Parked on the service road below the bluff line, the R-V's would not be visible from the road or residences, anu the R-V'8 would be 1 • protected from light and noises impacts from the highway. By carefully screening and segregating the camping area from the rest of the park, there would be few conflicts between the campers and day users on the beach. The development of the blufftop park Is very important to the success of the specific plan. It will dramatically change the City's historic "front door" from • a barren, unattractive oil area to a well-landscaped park. This change will reflect the new image of the downtown and the City as a whole, increasing property values and attracting high quality residential and commercial development. It Is an important factor for demonstrating the City's commitment to Improving this area and for setting the stage for the overall revitalization of the downtown or.1 surrounding community. The estimated cost of the blufftop park is $250,000 to $750,000. The lower figure Includes some landscaping, Irrigation systems, benches, tables, railings and accessways. Thu larger figure includes full landscaping costs, look-outs, the parking lot and related facilities. Establishing a seasonal campground would require the Installation of additional water and restroom facilities which A would make the total cost even higher. However, use of the area for camping is a long-term goal contingent on the eventual removal of the oil equipment, which is not anticipated for at least another decade. Funding sources for the park Include Coastal Conservancy grants, such as the present grant for the b.:cessways; private donations; State Parks i appropriations; and city general fund monies. The park will be developed in "phases" In accordance with the availability of funding. • I I • 155 I • rj f ni I n { f { S ai . 3.7 SEWERAGE SYSTEM 3.7.1 Introduction f i,. The provision of,adequate sewerage facilities In the specific plan area is an Important prerequisite to development. A sewerage system In an urban area like Huntington Beach Is composed of shared, public pipelines and related facilities which 1) collect and transport water-borne wastes away from Individual homes and other establishments, 2) treat this waste, and 3) dispose of It in a manner that is not detrimental to the public health or to the environment. 3.7.2 Existing System Collection and treatment of sewage in Huntington Beach Is accomplished by a combination of City and County facilities which include.pipes, pump stations ; and a treatment plant. Small sewer pipes collect wastewater from individual buildings and oil facilities. The sewage is then transported through a series of consecutively larger pipelines to a treatment plant where It Is treated and discharged into the ocean. The larger pipelines Into which sewage from 'the i v many smaller sewers flows, are celled "trunk sewers" or "trunk lines". ! v � 156 i i .""...r.M/Y./M14.i1�•tiV ...r..r.r.. •.rr rw v..�....�.... .. �..++.n .. .'.MiA .vy.rw��.. �...-......�... .. ...iw.....+w�..��. .. .. ...r 1 A , An adopted sewer plan for the Orange County Sanitation District No. 11 proposes extending a large collector or trunk sewer (the "Coast Trunk." sewer) within the specific plan area from Lake to Goldenwest Street during 1982. Currently, this Coast Trunk sewer only extends from Treatment Plant No. 2 near the Santa Ana River to Lake Street. This part of the specific plan area (between Lake and Goldenwest Streets) is presently served by an older trunk line called the "Ocean Avenue" trunk. The extension of the Coast Trunk sewer to Goldenwest Street will alleviate problems which exist in portions of the ' older Ocean Avenue trunk sewer. �1 The new trunk line will be located In Walnut Avenue through the downtown. I Therefore, If Walnut Avenue is realigned between Second and Lake Streets as discussed in Section 3, the trunk sewer will also need to be relocated at that time. The remainder of the sewerage system In the specific plan area Is composed of two other county system trunk sewers are located In Lake Street 14 and Atlanta Avenue and numerous city sewers, which are smaller than these trunk lines and which are buried In the alleys throughout the specific plan area. 3.7.3 Needs and Improvements In 1979, the City retained the engineering firm of Lowry and Associates to A identify those sections within the sewerage system which would be potentially overloaded at ultimate development of the General Plan. The capacity of the sewers In the downtown and townlot areas were not Identified as deficient In this study. An other analysis of the sewers in the downtown was made by the City In the spring of 1980 through the use of a •pecialiy equipped .camera which photographs the insides of sewer pipes. No major obstructions or A Immediate problems were identified by this method. tlonetheless, these facilities arc.approximately 70 years old, The Department of Public Works has indicated that, because of their age, there may be problems with connecting these lines to the new Coast Trunk, and portions of the lines may need to be reconstructed at the time of connection. Whether A such reconstruction will be necessary will not be known until Installation of the trunk lines begins later this year. County Fundi_ng Sources: As mentioned previously, County sanitation districts �. are financed Individually through taxation of the properties in each district j and through sewer connection fees for new development. There Is currently a A lack of funds in County Sanitation District No. 11 to complete all the projects ; shown on that district's Master Plan; therefore, an annual priority for projects '. must be established. The Inability of the County to make all the necessary Improvements in District No. 11 could cause problems In local sowers and may constrain development In certain areas of the City unless other funding sources are Identified. County Sanitation District No. 11 is currently studying M the need to establish Increased fees In order to fund the needed Improvements. As noted above, no additional major Improvements, after the Coast Trunk Is installed, are forecast by the County District as necessary in the near term for the specific plan aces. Y 7 157 1 Cut Fundin Sources: The sewer connection fee Is the primary source of i artmentp funding for proposed City sewerage projects. eowore onlne Works is authorized g an application for 04 as a condition to approving of reimbursing the City for the cost of to collect a fee for the purpose ' upgrading the sewer system o the Gut future sewer and extensions to this ' system. This fee is placed In Y ;. majority The City's sewer fund balance is expected to be adequate to ial a capacity of Improvements needed to correct existing and p n new devat deficiencies and to provide adequate service the downtown weaenotnIncluded ent ultimate In this buildout. Replacement of, sewers , estimate. However, If replacement becomes necessary because of difficulties in connecting the older lines ately the new mullion for he trunk ,enlhrelc Works estimates townlot/downtown that this could cast approximately area. r' r+ i l� 4 I 0 0 158 S 4 • A I N N w 3.8 DRAINAGE 3.8.1 Introduction The purpose of the City's drainage system is to convey water away from property and streets. The existing drainage system Is incorporated into the City's overall flood control system which is designed to prevent flooding during i heavy storms. Rainfall constitutes the most Important source of water runoff; however, activities such as watering fawns and washing cars also generate waste water which must be removed and disposed of. N 3.8.2 Existing 5yetem The existing drainage system In the specific plan area Is a small portion of a { much larger network which includes regional flood control channels maintained by the County and tributary drainage facilities which are the responsibility of the City. Figure 3.15 Illustrates the existing system. Generally speaking, i local storm drains and channels flow Into County channels; however, In the specific, plan area, drain pipes pass underneath Pacific Coast Highway and ompty directly onto the beech. No county flood control channels are located within the specific plan area. s 159 f -•••••..•+mow�r+r.r.w�ry.1 1�.Mw4�iiiA GiiMV� 3.0.3 Needs and Improvements_ In 1979, L. D. King and Associates prepared a Master Plan of Drainage for the City. This plaii identified serious deficiencies In the downtown and townlot areas which Include portions of four of the City's 34 drainage districts (see Figure 3.16). Note that these deficiencies are not primarily In the specific plan area itself, but reflect a more widespread problem in the townlot area. The recommended Improvements by district are outlined below: Drainage District 8H - Extend the existing drain in Goldenwest (42 Inches In diameter), Sixteenth (30 inches) and Twentieth (42 Inches) Streets to Orange Avenue. Construct a new drain In Eighteenth Street between Orange and Pacific Coast Highway. District 8D - Construct a drain in Thirteenth Street from Orange to the ocean (96 Inches). �1 District BA - Construct a drain on Sixth Street (42 inches). District 8B - No Improvements are recommended. Implementation of these Improvements would alleviate existing drainage problems in the townlot area. Construction of the Thirteenth Street drain will be completed this year. Fundinq Sources: Drainage projects are funded primarily through drainage fees. The City collects drainage fees from property owners prior to Issuing a building permit or recording a subdivision map in any drainage district and deposits this fee Into a "planned local drainage fund" for the purpose of defraying the costs of constructing master-planned facilities In that district. { It ' Important that the drainage fees accurately reflect current drainage needs end costs. Each of the City's 34 drainage districts represent local runoff areas with different drainage characteristics and needs. The amount of the drainage fee 0 jIs based on the estimated costs of master-planned facilities and varies for each drainage district. According to state law (Government Code Section 66483), fees collected from development activities In any one (1) district can only be used to construct facilities In that district. In some Instances, other sources besides fees, such as Housing and Community Development grant funds or tax-increment from a redevelopment project, could be. available for 0 drainage Improvements. The cost of all Improvements In districts 6H, BA, 88, and 8D were estimated at $5.7 million In 1979, and these would be constructed with district drainage fees and other sources In accordance with a priority j established by the City's Master Plan of Drainage. (Note, that these districts Include significant areas outside the specific plan, and the current cost of improvements solely for the specific plan area has not been computed because 0 I It Is unlikely that they would be constructed In portions divided between the ! specific plan area and outside the plan area; each drain in Its entirety would be built as a solution to problems of the larger drainage network.) G 160 O Lf LEGEND EXISTING SYSTEM PIfIOPOSED SYSTEM i e1 n 5 WSTRICT OWN NARY M SPECIFIC PLAN EOMOARY =jj MOM Lj [ IM OW] M ID 10 rM-,M M I D P I I I ITIPI n I i j -r �► a -I a i HMINGTON BE Ci+ GILFMNIA Drak-age Emtftts and System tl FLANNNG DIVISION Figure 3.15 1' n 1 M n � ni i 3.9 WATER t 3.9.1 Introduction j Adequate water supply 1s necessary to serve now development within the specific plan area. The water system must serve the demands of residents, j commercial establishments, Industrial processes and firefighting activities, as necessary. Until the mid-1950's, a private entity callod the Southern California Water Company provided water to the City of Huntington ©each. However, In 1955 , the citizens of Huntington Beach approved a bond Issue which enabled the City to purchase the company. Soon after this, with the passage of additional !' bonds, the City undertook major Improvements to the system enabling it to accommodate anticipated future growth. Most notably, the City helped j construct pipelines to bring water from the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) reservoirs Into the City, thereby enlarging the potential supply for future development. O Today, the City owns the water system and operates it through the Water Division of the Public Works Department. Customers are charged for water use at a rate approved by the City Council, and set at a level necessary to cover operating _expenses (such as water purchase and treatment, power supply, and personnel salaries) as well as capital Improvements. 162 l.. • 3.9.2 Existing System The City's water system can be described in terms of three major • components: (1) supply, Including wells and purchased water; (2) storage, Including reservoirs and groundwater reserves; and (3) distribution, including transmiesion lines and other water pipes. In the specific plan area, the existing system consists of water mains (12-inches in diameter) which are located in the following streets: • Goldenwest, Seventeenth, Main, Lake, Beach, Atlanta, Palm and Orange. These mains carry the water from reservoirs to the downtown and townlot, where distribution lines branch off to supply water to Individual users. In the downtown and townlot areas, these branch lines are currently located in the alleyb. A 3.9.3 Needs and Improvements Generally speaking, the large water mains located throughout the City are adequate; however, In the downtown area the pipes are old, undersized and In a deteriorating condition. Many of the mains will have to be upgraded or replaced to meet the demands of ultimate "build-out;' when that occurs. A The Pobile Works Department has compiled a list of water projects for Implementation over a five-year period. Included In this list is the replacement_of.old_catS_JTon,pipes_ n-the downtown, However, it should Rio noted that ultimate implementation of these projects is based u,n a number of considerations. High priority Is given to projects that provide now water supply (i.o., wells) or Improve fire flow deficiencies, and lower priority Is given to Improvements such as those downtown, which may be needed only at ultimate build-out. Funding Sources: Improvements to the City's water system are primarily funded out of revenues generated by the solo of water to City residents. A • smaller amount of money Is also collected from water connection fees charged to new development based on acreage and/or number of units. These revenues are expected to be adequate to cover the needs for downtown Improvements. • • • 163 n � A A n 3.10 CIVIC BUILDINGS AND RELATED AMENITIES Q In addition to the public facilities usually provided by a local jurisdiction which were discussed above, other civic amenities would be desirable 'to further enhance the specific plan area. These amenities could be provided by the City, by other public agencies, or by private parties. They Include a wide essor!ment of specialized uses ranging from a library or post office to a O theater or museum. Because the Interest In or deeire for such amenities in an urban setting varies greatly, their incorporation Into the specific plan 1s only suggested. The actual facilities would be built If and when government or private groups determined that their establishment within a propc.ed development would be beneficial. The purpose of this section Is 1) to suggest the kinds of amenities which 0 might be especially suitable for the specific plan, 2) recommend general locations where they might ba appropriately placed, and 3) to d1rcuss some further steps that could be taken to pursue the establishment of these amenities. This last topic is analyzed more fully in Section 4.0. Figure 3.16 shows the districts where each amenity could beat be located. These generally correspond to the specific plan districts discussed In Section 2.0 except for District 12 which constitutes a large triangular area of consolidated blocks extending from Main Street and Orange Avenue to Acacia Avenue. I Poet Office: An appropriate facility for a mixed-use urban area Is a post office. A post office is presently located on Main Street, and this facility is definitely an asset to the downtown, providing a necessary service to both residents and businesses at a convenient location. Further Intensification 164 a i .i LEGEND t POSTOFFICE 2 LIBRARY 1 3 PARK 4 MUSEUM 5 AQUARIUM 6 MARINE RESEARCH LABORATORY 7 THEATER ORAUDITORIUM f CONVENTION CENTER 9 PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER JJ Mj _ U• - • �`\\\��J' ,,ram _ I � 1 f � f , tIrj,` •� i mL • �a l�©a s '�c a .��• i�J���L.....i f �!J© LI,!UJ�Lt,#�� _ ���L�J i E.�.J ' j �-�� 1v ��,• 3 � ��•� � Wit,t • �w� �+, ILL" I ILI ILL 11-u mumum r���ea•�s �, -~ oil "— Ila t f ii if H j t� �j HUNTINGTON BEACH MFORNIA Possible Locations of Civsv Amenities lop PLANNING DIVISION Fisure 3.1i i 1 lant should of development in the downtown ervices.s Retainingsed n the this branch ecific post office increase the need for postal be ' somewhere within DIstricts Incor prated oInto hDistr ct a 12 r In iah multi-block 0 post office could also be p consolidated development or in District 6. Librar : Another appropriate use In the downtown is a branch library. Presently the downtown annex of the Huntington Beach City Library bc located aWeS on the City property at Main Street and Orange Avenue. The Intended to remain as an accessory to the senior citizens' housing which was ,w ow that the senior housing will not be built at that planned for the site. N location, the site may eventually be utilized for another purpose and the ' library may need to be relocated. As new housing Is built In the specific plan area and as old housing cycles to a higher density, the demand for library services should increase. The Inclusion of a library in a mutt--use downtown re should be a high priority. The best location for the libel llonwould be Districts 4 or 51 ur District 12 within a multi-block consa. could also accommodate alibrary, but is not as desirable a location as tt�c other threo distritAs would be. Parks: ce Parks or interpretive centers contribute open spa cultural as well as and aesthetic benefits to an urban area. Park-like beaches are located along n virtually the entire coastline, and they supply much of the open space needs of the specific plan area. Nevertheless, a small, well-placed and attractively designed park or interpretive center could further enhance this area. The only feasible locations for this amenity would be In District 12 as part of a consolidated project, or in Districts 8 and 9. 01 Museums: Some type of museum might be an interesting amenity for the downtown and would augment the visitor-serving atmosphere of the Main Street-Pier axis. This type of facility could be either publicly or privately financed. The specific plan area provides an appropriate setting for several museum themes such as archaeology, natural history, local history, or the n history of oil operations In the city. A museum would be best located in the pier district (Oould se v0e) or as tinnanchor poinistrict t for the Main the lock Street Pier axis.n' in either cAse, it could a Aquarium: An amenity similar in nature to a museum and also appropriate for a beach area would be an aquarium. Like a museum, an aquarium could be 0 either publicly or privately financed. The most likely location for an aquarium would be on or adjacent to the pier In District 10. Such a facilitw. Ay tale of be combined with a research laboratory which Is discussed eseed from the pier, the typical aquarium is an underwater observatory, where visitors can look out and observe marine life In their natural habitats. should be located To be r adjacent to Ca manmade de or natural such an arsef which attracts fish-n a and other area or adjacent marine organisms. 166 u i Laboratory: A marine research laboratory would be a valuable asset in District 10 and could be combined with an aquarium. Establishing a research A facility would require soliciting the interest of educational or research Institutions. Such a venture probably entails significant ground work and would need strong City commitment to implement. However, the Interest and prestige generated by a marine research lab could add significantly to the "drawing power" of the downtown. A Theater or Auditorium: A community theater or auditorium could be built by the City oi• a private developer, or by a joint venture of public and private groups. A theater could be located either In District 12 as part of a large consolidated project, or in District 7 between the City's commercial/recreation development and the downtown core. A theater or auditorium would be a cultural asset to the City and act as a focal point or i A showcase for many civic purposes such as meetings, lectures, professional or community theater, or musical groups. An attractive mall or plaza around a theater might also function as an urban open space, aesthetically enriching the downtown. It is likely, however, that the cost of operating such a facility would be so great that subsidies from some source would be needed. "C' A Convention Center: The largest public amenity which could be provided In the specific plan area would be a convention center. A convention center would probably be a City project and would be located on the City property in District 9. . This is the only location with enough space for parking and the related facilities to support a convention center. If a convention center were to be built, hotel and motel accommodations, with their attendant restaurants pU and shops, would be needed to house and serve conventioneers. Public Information Booths: Finally, one or more public Information boothP could be located in t1.P specific plan area to help orient visitors and to promote civic attractions. These i►eed not be large and could either be located within commercial projects or be free-standing klosks on the public sidewalk. 04 Information booths could be self-service or have a volunteer or paid employee to answer questions. They could be public service facilities or be provided by merchants' associations or through other groups. There are many locations where such facilities might be placed in Districts 3, 5, 10 or 12. Pler: The pier, located at the end of Main Street, provide.. the focal point for 04 downtown Huntington Beach. Originally constructed in 1914, portions of the pier are currently In need of major repair. The specific plan envisions ; restoration of the pier in conjunction with expanded visitor serving and recreational uses. With thezie Improvements complete, the pier would become the hub of a major tourist recreational area and the catalyst for commercial revitalization downtown. A complete discussion of pier restoration, proposed �.� improvements and potential funding sources is provided in Section 4.0 of this report. i I f EA 1 167 i i Other possibilities may be envisioned and added to this list. Some of the amenities suggested above can be unilaterially instigated by the City, such as a library or park. Others will require the cooperation of other agencies or groups, whose participation may range from minor Involvement to complete provision. Any discussion of the means for encouraging or promoting these uses, therefore, will be necessarily broad. In general, any further steps would Involve at least the following: 1) an assessment of the lli:ellhood that a particular facility could be built or attracted; 2) a feasibility study on whether or not the use could be supported or the amount of subsidy It would require; 3) a cost-benefit analysis of the various alternative amenities which could be attracted and supported In order to choose among these or determine which should be pursued; and 4) an Investigation of funding sources. i i t • i' 168 i Ck l 1 I f • 4,0 Next Steps � i • _71 A 4 A A A f 4.0 NEXT STEPS The specific plan provides the framework within which development may take place. The actual form and intensity of that development, however, will depend on'many other factors, Including economic conditions, market demand, and population trends among others. Not the least of the factors Influencing future development will be the provision of the public facilities and amenities which were recommended above. This section is intended to discum what actions and programs could be undertaken by the City in the near future In order to carry out those improvements which the specific plan recommends. 9 Most of the actions described in this section entail more detailed analyses of existing conditions and of the feasibility of proposed programs, which would be necessary for making specific recommendations for administration and implementation. It should be understood that the following discussions represent only a "first-cut" at estimating the scope of such analyses. Further Information may lead to either expansion or curtailment of these suggestions. a 171 • r:. .. .+-. ........ .. ... ..... .�.» .... .. .rf ...... - ".•-.....�.. ....-�»....,.............:Mr'� anas:ro ustrr4.•«�y tnLYXT.WAR' 1 i1 r. C 4.1 REDEVELOPMENT The City Council has Included the specific plan area within the boundaries of a redevelopment study area. Redevelopment may be u very valuable tool for j assembling parcels,.constructing needed public improvements, and assisting In Q relocations, which are Important elements in the revitalization of this older business district. The Council also adopted policies which explicitly encourage the retention of existing businesses and owner partictpatlon in redevelopment projects. These policies will enable many small Investors to share in the benefits that a redevelopment project can bring to the area. f G The ability of the Redevelopment Agency to use its powers of eminent domain and tax increment financing are especially Important to downtown revitalization. Because the ownership patterns are so fragmented h. the specific plan area, one small property owner may block the remainder from i assembling larger parcels for new coordinated development. By using Its power of eminent domain, the Redevelopment Agency can persuade such hold-outs to join In the project or can buy out Emir Interest and allow the project to proceed. Tax Increment financing provides a method for funding public improvem-2nts, such as the parking structures previously discussed. Tax Increment financing works by "freezing" the tax base of properties at a certain point in time. This means that future tax Increases over thin bash figure, resulting from new assessments are allocated as the "tax Increment" and become available to the Redevelopment Agency to pay back bonds It may Issue for capital -172 Improvements. It should be noted that in recent years the county and other taxing agencies have negotiated with redevelopment agencies for a portion of this tax increment. Nevertheless, the possibility exists for producing substantial new revenues which can be used to generate investment capital for use In a particular area without requiring new taxes or fees. The advantage of allowing new development to, in effect, finance its own infrastructure is considerable. t r An additional feature of redevelopment Is its ability to top other sources, such as block grant funds, to provide relocation assistance to businesses and residents within the project area. This assistance could prove to be a key element in facilitating revitalization. Certain steps prescribed by law must be taken to set up a redevelopment A project. Tho first step, already accomplished, is the designation of a i redevelopment survey area. Staff will conduct studies within the survey area and will recommend project area Boundaries and a preliminary plan to the Planning Commission. After the project aren boundaries and preliminary plan are approved by the Commission, they must be approved by the i Redevelopment Agency; they are then forwarded to the County. Consultationa then take place between the Redevelopment Agency and local taxing agencies, property owners, business owners, and citizens, which will result in 'the I proposed redevelopment plan. The Redevelopment Agency then refers the plan to a Project Area Committee and back to the Planning Commission. After approval by both these bodies, a public hearing must be held before the City Council and the Redevelopment Agency before the plan Is adopted. This s. The City will proba bly de cide I• process takes at least six to twelve month h y p y whether redevelopment is a useful approach in the downtown later this year. r 1 . t . l 1 III i 173 '+ ^ :J. lli a. 1....v r... • .........._. .. .. . .. ,. ........ .. .... ........ .......�...r.w+tiw�s��++.l.++W+'1Tn.t i.F7.4.I.M�' i P i 4 4.2 PARKING The key to successful Implementation of the specific plan, at least as It applies to office and commercial development, Is the provision of adequate amounts of conveniently located parking. Unless patrons and visitors know C i that it will be possible to park in reasonable proximity to their destination, i they will take their business elsewhere. For this reason, developing a program to provide adequate parking In the downtown is a tap priority among the next steps toward plan Implementation. j The plan does revise the parking requirements for the downtown, making them a ( more strict than they were previously, and no project will be allowed that does 1 not satisfy these requirement3. However, the provision of on-alto parking may be very costly, inhibiting new development and investment. The provision of parking may be more economical if done through shared, centralized facilities. This section discusses this possibility. 0' Two salient Issues In any discussion about centralized, shared parking facilities are location and financing; these are addressed below. The location of parking in relation to downtown commercial areas Is constrained by the availability of land, Its high cost (either in dolle,rs or In lost opportunities) and the distance which people are willing to walk from 0 centralized lots or structures to reach their destination. Studies have shown that in order to receive optimum utilization by shoppers, 174 �a a parking facility should be within 300 to 400 feet of the commercial use which It serves. For workers, or other people who are parking for the whole day, the distance can be as great as 1,500 feet. These constraints must be considered when evaluating possible locations for parking facilities. Selecting locations for parking facilities, however, will be complicated by the additional constraints of land costs and availability. The downtown core Is a relatively small area, and spreading parking over large surface areas is Impractical. This argues for stackir„j as much parking on as little land ns is f economically feasible (in other words, multi-story parking structures), or for placing the parking within mixed-used structures. Building parking structures on large parcels allows one to realize economies of scale In construction and layout. Therefore, while smaller Structures are technically possible, structures on lots at least a quarter of a block in size are • preferred. Assembling parcels of this size In an area of fragmented ownerships may require public participation. In fact, It is unlikely, that centralized parking facilities of my significance could be developed without City help. The City presently owns a half block between Fifth Street and Main Street south of Orange Avenue. This site would be an excellent location for a parking structure because it is centrally located for the entire downtown care. Conceptual drawings already exist for a structure at this location which incorporates commercial uses along the Main Street frontage, as required by the specific plan. • Another possible location for a parking facility would be the beach parking lot on the north side of the municipal pier. A structure here would be limited in height to two levels, However, because It should not protrude above the elevation of Pacific Coast Highway hi order to preserve visual access to the ocean. A parking facility at this location could serve the downtown and also provide additional beach parking during the summer season. It would be • desirable to have a pedestrian overpass connecting ing a parking facility here directly to Main Street. Other parking facility sites within the downtown core may be needed, depending on the consolidation patterns and Intensity of uses which develop there. It Is also possible that different locations from those presently owned • by the City would prove to be better for parking structures. In this case, options exist for trading parcels or for purchasing the alternate altos outright, If necessary. Along with finding locations for centralized facilities, financing strategies are Important considerations for actual ImplementaLion. Parking structures could O be provided by the private sector, either by developers of large parcels or by groups of such developers who might join together to build needed parking. The problems In assembling large parcels under the present fragmented ownerships and the difficulties in bringing a larger number of parties together j cooperatively, maker. this option difficult to achieve. Again, for these reasons, public participation In some form is probably necessary to produce • shared, centralized parking In the downtown. • 175 E I One form of public participation in parking would be a couldoint build effort structures City with and private interests. For example, Y ` "in-lieu fees" (discussed further below) and allow a private company to operate the structures for profit. The City might receive a portion of the revenues to retire any debt. In lieu fees could substitute for the provision of on-site harking by new development. These fees would be paid to a fund administered by a City parking agency which would obtain sites and construct parking structures. Some mechanism would be needed to finance the structures during the period when development Is occurring. Some type of bonds may be i available for this up-front funding. In-lieu fees provide dollars for capital improvements, but not for on-going operation and maintenance. One approach to covering these expenses is to require continuing responsibility for off-site parking by those developments which originally contracted for it by charging yearly fees based on the number of spaces provided. Operations and maintanant:o could also be supported in part by charging parking fees to users. These faes could be paid either by the patrons directly or by the businesses through validating parking tickets for customers. Even with some form of parking fee, however, operating and ' maintenance costs may be so high that additional subsidy would be required. Further research into this area will be needed before definitive recommendations can be made. Another mechanism for providing and maintaining parking facilities is the formation of an assessment district. An assessment district can be created by the City Council's adoption of a resolution following a public hearing for which all the property owners of record within the proposed district have received notification. If written protests are received from more than 50 percent of r. the property owners, the Council may not proceed with formation of the district unless four-fifths of the Council concur. An assessment district may Issue bonds In order to finance improvements. i Other combinations of financing and maintenance strategies could be devised which utilize features of both In-lieu fees and assessment districts. In the event that a redevelopment project Is established for the downtown, tax Increment financing could become available and would constitute another ; option for funding. This will be discussed more fully In a separate section. Additional funding sources might Include revenues from a transit center or j from accessory commercial uses within a parking structure. ' It is clear that parking is a central concern In the Implementation of the V specific plan. Further, the Issues surrounding parking are complicated legally, financially, and administratively. The highest priority should, therefore, be s given to thoroughly analyzing parking needs and the feasibility of various scenarios for providing IL, so that the most rational course can .be pursued. de recommendations for establishing Such an analysis should Include 9 the necessary administratIve structures and procedures. Until a committment has { been made to these processes, the specific plan area Is unlikely to experience its optimum development. G � 176 l I' w. .. .,....a..... T. .. .. ... .. .. ... .., .. ......., a ..... .T. .....—.. __--+-- i ! ' • 4.3 MAJOR PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Pacific Coast Highway: The State of California Department of Transportation Cal Trans plans to increase the capacity of PCH from four lanes to six, from the Santa Ana River to Goldenwest Street. For the section between Beach ! Boulevard and Goldenwest Street, through the specific plan area, Cal Trans plans to remove the on-street parking and to restripe the existing paved right-of-way from four to six lanes. The entire project is budgeted for $10.8 million and is planned In phases. The restriping Is phased for 1986-1987. It is not clear, however, that funds will be available to complete this portion of the 10 project. The City is expected to participate financially In the restriping project; and, if State funds ure not available, the City may have to bear the entire cost of the project, estimated at $1.5 million, if it is to be completed. Safe and efficient circulation through the downtown will be important to Its revitalization. Restriping PCH through the specific plan aroa and removing parking from the highway will contribute to this goal. In addition, the specific: plan calls for other improvements along PCH including cul-de-sacs at all uncontrolled intersections to reduce turns to and from the highway. Curb cuts for access to projects will be allowed only in large consolidations on PCH, further reducing traffic entering and leaving the travel lanes. Additional traffic signals will be placed at Eleventh, Fourteenth and Twentieth Streets to ! better control traffic flow. The median would be reduced frc,m 16 feet to 12 feet, and landscaped to increase Its attractiveness and to inhibit mid-block crossings. 177 it I ssrsow�w ' . n � If the City wants t,7 see these improvements along PCH earlier than 1906, it will have to find some alternative funding. This may not be a disadvantnge, however, because the City may ultimately have to fund the project anyway, 11, the State runs short of funds before this phase of the PCH project is ^ undertaken. Furthermore, such improvements to PCH may be desirable because they can help stimulate and enhance development occurring earlier than 1986. Funding alternatives for the restriping of PCH and related projects should be investigated more fully to expedite completion of these important circulation � improvements. Transit Center: The specific plan discusses two alternative locations for a transit center in the downtown, in addition to the present bus layover area at Lake Street and Pacific Coast Highway. Although a full transit center may not be needed for many years, the elan should provide for this future h contingency, especially In light of the growing expense of commuting by private automobile. For example, some parking structures built within the plan area should be designed so that a portion of the ground floor- could be converted to use as a transit center at a later time. This design consideration will Insure that a future transit center is not prematurely precluded by ;chart torm development. 11 Blufftop Park: The area atop the Boise Chica State Beach bluffs between Ninth Street and Goldenwest Street Is being developed as an attractive park which will present a now "front door" for the City and which will contribute to the atmosphere of progress end vitality necessary to spur new Investment. Several.activities are cohiciding to bring about this effect. The first was the completion of a bike trail along the bluffs, which was funded by $2000f)00 of State bike trail funding available to the City under S.B.021. It completes a trail network extending from Newport Beach into Seal Beach and Is linked to Inland areas by other bike trails along major north-south streets intersecting Pacific Coast Highway. A second event which will commence shortly will be the construction of stairways and ramps down the bluffs to provide beach access where little or no convenient access presently exists. The accessways will be paid for by a $75,000 grnnt from the Coastal Conservancy. A special fundralsing effort in the community to provide landscaping monies O was sparked by an Amincil U.S.A. "challenge grant" of $25#000. A total of $80,000 was raised as a result, by contributions from local businesses, civic organizations and private citizens. The City Itself will contribute $50,000 to the park, $189500 of which will be used to have a master plan prepared for the park and a set of working drawings for the first phase of development. The City is hopeful that the County of Orange will also contribute funds to this , project. The first phase of the park development is expected to cost approximately $250,000 and will Include grading, soil preparation, Irrigation, groundcover, trees, shrubs and some park furniture, such as benches. The full park development project could cost between $500,OOil and $750,000. Additional funding sources are being buplored to complete later phases. Pursuit of additional funds for this purpose should continue In the specific plan Implementation. 178 ._...,� +,- , , .,. ... , _ . .,. . .... ,.. . , . , , „ . ._......._. _....,, .,.... ..J... .. :s •sr;-,tits:.Ls...,,-._.._._....�) i Pier Restoration: Historically, the Municipal Pier has been the focal point of t e ty s oowntown and beach front. More than a million and a half visitors a A year enjoy the pier's fishing, strolling and sightseeing opportunities. The pier was originally constructed in 1914 of reinforced concrete and was 1,314 feet long. In 1930 a 500 foot section was added to the end of the pier. A severe hurricane In 1939 destroyed the last 300 feet of this addition, which was replaced by a timber structure In 1940. The present pier, 1,814 feet in length, is composed of these three sections. • Some repairs and rehabilitative work were performed on the original pier segment in 1950. A structural survey conducted in 1967 identified additional repairs which were needed at that time and suggested that if thy: required work was done, the pier could serve an additional 15 years or more. In 1970 repairs were made which Included work on the 1930 and 1940 segments. Most • recently, another structural survey was commissioned which was completed in 1979. It indicated that the oldest section of the pier Is now structurally unsound and should be replaced. The two later sections could be rehabilitated. Total costs were estimated In 1979 at between five and seven million dollars. 40 Because the pier is an integral part of the City's plans to upgrade and rejuvenate its older commercial core, planning for its restoration is vital to the community. Furthermore, maintaining the pier as a usable recreational resource is very important to the entire region. The specific plan envisions the pier as a focal point far new visitor-serving and recreational uses. With some new commercial development and expanded facilities for visitors, the A pler would become the hub of a major tourist-recreational area. The city Is presently investigating the possibility of a Coastal Conservancy grant to finance planning and feasibility studies for the pier, and perhaps to fund some rehabilitative work. The costs of restoration are great, however, anti other money will be needed. Options exist for raising money through rental fees for commercial development on the pier, through assessment districts, or through redevelopment funds. These options should be thoroughly explored so that a program for pier restoration can be developed. A rejuvenated pier sari help provide a catalyst for commercial revitalization In the downtown. Other Public Amenities: A variety of public amenities were suggested and discussed in Section 3.0. These uses would benefit the public and they are typically provided by a government entity or public Interest organization. They Include such things as post offices, libraries, parks, museums, theateni or auditorlums, Information centers, and could include such specialized facilities � as an aquarium, a marine research laboratory, or a convention center. Some public amenities already exist in the specific plan area, but may need to be relocated. Other public amenities might be desirable additions to the area mid could serve both the local community as well as attract visitors from outside the city. Further study is needed to assess the possible demand for these types of facilities, to analyze their economic feealbllity and to investigate tho pessiblity of establishing them In the specific plan area. i 179 I + I n i 4.4 LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS The specific plan recommends extensive landscaping Improvements for the public right-of-way along Pacific Coast Highway and tM extension of Walnut Avenus. These Improvements can be required of the developers as projects .. are built. A more Integrated approach, however, and one which would create an Immediate r-nd w ameatle Improvement to the area, wolild be to make these parkway Improvements all at once. This can only be done if the city acts to } put in the Improvements "up f. - a". The costs of the improvements could be passed on to property owners through an assessment district, or If a { redevelopment project materializes, the cost of Improvements could be paid by tax increment financing. Ongoing maintenance of landscaping In the public right of way also must be p►•avided. If the improvements are Installed by the City prior to development taking piece, the City will have to maintain them. This could place a burden on the already hard-pressed maintenance budget. An alternative would be to c> form "maintenance assessment districts" so that properties benefitted by the Improvements would pay for their upkeep. Landscape maintenance by the City also insures that services will be of uniform quality and performed regularly. Additional Information Is needed on which to base recommendations for Installing and maintaining landscape hnprovements, Including lighting and 0 street furniture. Such information will c developed by staff in thu next phase of specific plan implementation. 180 A • • ! A A 4.5 SEWERAGE, DRAINAGE AND WATER IMPROVEMENTS In general, sewers, drains and water mains are repaired or replaced according to master plans prepared by the Department of Public Works. A new sewer trunk line Is being Installed by the County Sanitation District along Walnut Avenue to relieve the over-capacity Ocean Trunk Sewer. No major difficulties are predicted with connecting the existing sewer lines Into the new trunk, although such problems are possible. The clay pipes In the downtown area are 70 years old and, while recent photographic studies found them to be In good condition, reconnecting them to the new trunk could cause cracking which ! would require replacement. The extent and cost of any necer;aary replacement cannot be estimated until the new trunk project is undertaken. However, should replacement be required, additional funding sources beyond those now budgeted may be necessary. Once again, tax increment funds could be utilized for this purpose If redevelopment occurs. Sewer assessments may be another source of funding that could be called upon if replacement of these !inns is i b necessary. No unbudgeted expenses are anticipated at this time for the drainage or water systems. The Improvements outlined In the existing master plans for the respective aysterns will be followed for these systems. 181 ..J✓t:,'. i:.,• . .... .. . .,. . .. .. ...._...... . . .. . ..... ... .,. .... ...... .. . •.a..,. rr er.-_zs.rs r..x`,:Yu hii .J%rlt[sA.. • I I i f r A A � I'4 n 4.6 PRECISE PLANS OF STREET ALIGNMENTS 44++ fh. Circulation is another issue of special Importance to the specific plan area. Its economic health and vitality will depend on getting customers and workers to and from the location. The specific plan proposes some changes and t? additions to the present master plan of streets and arterials within the specific plan boundaries. These will require that precise plans of street alignments be ! prepared and adopted. An amendment to the Circulation Elem,.-nt of the General Plan will also be necessary. ty i 182 I a' 0 • • 4.7 COASTAL PLAN COORDINATION The detailed regulations and land use descriptions contained in the specific plan are refinements of the general plan level designations that were specified In the Coastal Element. Because the Coastal Act requires that uses and Intensities be precisely located and defined, small discrepancies between the specific plan and the Coastal Element will have to ba eliminated by an amendment to the Element. The amendment would be adopted by the City Council after a public hearing and would have to be cortiflcd by the Coastal Commission. • The specific plan Itself will constitute the zoning ordinance for that portion of the coastal zone. It will be submitted to the Coastal Commission as part of the "phase III" zoning ordinance package when all the ordinances for the coastal zone are completed. Included In the zoning package will be ordinances detailing the incluslonary housing requirements and coastal permit regulations, Q which are referenced In this plan and which must be adopted before permits can be Issued under the plan. (Please see Appendices A and B for a discussion of what the ordinances will contain.) It Is important to complete the remainder of the coastal zone ordinances In a timely fash'on so that the City can regain Its permitting authority for the specific plan area as well so the rest of the coastal zone. • C 183 i A i i oil i } 4.8 GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE �. The specific plait addresses a wide variety of city systems and prescribes changes or improvements to many of them. As the Zoning for the area, the plan must, by state law, be In conformance with the City's General Plan. ", y This will require a thorough analysis of the specific plan's relationship to ea:.h r of the elements of the General Plan to determine If discrepancies exist. It i me), then be necessary to initiate amondments to the affected elements to bring the General Plan and the specific plan into agreement. This task should + be initiated as soon as the specific plan is approved by the City Council. C I } i, 184 f i • • A 4.9 DESIGN HANDBOOK Aesthetics are a difficult area to regulate by ordinance. Tha specific plar. does not mandate any particular style or character for new development, yet • it refers to good design principles and does place strict regulations related to bulk, height, setbacks and orientation. The City has a design review board which has jurisdiction in certain civic districts. Design review could be extended to the specific plan area with some changes to the current ordinance. Alternatively, a design handbook could be formuleted which would provide examples of the types of development or architectural style that would be desirable. Development of such a handbook might require th;l services of a consultant. The City should also rovkjw Its existing sign ordinance and modify it, if necessary, to ensure that new signs in the downtown are designed to help achieve the goal of attractive, aeathatically pleasing development. • I 185 rAt!t' ,.' i.. �' 1 •r _ ... .. ... .. .. .._ .. _ ._............_✓.an r .. .n.ear.i.rM.4 i:A'.'G;.i4'11s I l t O 0 • • 1 5.0 Appendices o l APPENDIX A: INCLUSIONARY HOUSING ORDINANCE r The City's Coastal Element contains the following policy regarding affordable housing units In new residential developments: 15f. Require that 20 percent of all new residential projects of, 20 or more units be affordable to low and moderate income households as defined by the City's Housing Element. The developer shall have the option to provide the j affordable units within or outside the coastal zone. New residential developments of less than 20 units may pay a "per-unit" fee In lieu of 20 percent of the project being affordable to low and moderate Income households; rental units are excluded from the requirements of this policy; smaller projects of ten or less unitz will be excluded from the provisions of this policy. Staff will be developing a draft ordinanc v which would apply to all new d6velopment of more than ten units in the coastal zone, requiring the provision of affordable units or the payment of In-lieu fees. The ordinance should contain the elements listed below In accordance with the adopted City policy. Such an ordinance would require public hearings and formal adoption by the City Council before becoming part of the municipal code. 1. In projects of 11 - 19 units, the developer may elect to pay an In-lieu fee rather than provide affordable units. The In-lieu fee shalt be placed in a separate account which maybe used a) to develop affordable housing, b) to "buy down" the cost of 1'and for an affordable housing project, er c) to Install offaite Improvements for an affordable project. 2. The definition of what constitutes "affordable" rental and for-sale units will be spccifled. For example, the City's Housing Element defines an affordable unit as one which costs the household no more than 25 percent of Its income (in the case of low Income households), or no more than 30 percent of Its Income (in the case of moderate income households). For rental units, this concept Is easily applied; however, costs for purchased housing can vary considerably, depending upon such variables as down payment, Interest rates, community association fees and taxes. Orange County has circumvented the complexities of this Issue by defining an affordable unit as one for which the low or moderate income household can obtain financing. This places the administrative burden to a large degree on lending Institutions, and provides the required flexibility for accommodating households with varying down-payment capabilities. It also, however, encourages developers to discriminate in favor of households with substantial cash assets and, therefore, should be Investigated further before being used in the City. Other posellillities fr.r defining "affordable" are, of course, available and will be considered In the preparation of the ordinance. M 3. "Eligible households" must also be defined. The Housing Element uses the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development definition, which defines low Income hous6holds as those having a household Income that is less than 80 percent of the median household Income for the area (in this case, Orange County). Moderate Income households have a household income between 00 percent and 120 percent of the median household income for the area. The median household Income for Orange eta County In February of 1982 was $31,040. A low income household would be a family of four with less than $24,832 a year In Income. Their affordable housing should cost 189 t I r no more than $518 per month. A moderate income frmily of four could earn up to $37,248 per year and pay $931 per month for housing. Median household income is updated monthly by the Orange County Envir7nmental Management Agency. 4. The amount of in-lieu fees must be determined. The Coastal Comm;ssion has required an in-lieu fen In the past which it set at six percent of the cost of the units being developed. Additional study will be required to analyze the feasibility of using a similar figure, or setting a different amount. 5. A completion date for affordable units should be mandated in order to assure that units will actually be built. The ordinance should also stipulate that the affordable units will be built within the City. 6. Continued affordability should be insured, particularly if units are subsidized in some way by public funds. Various methods have been used to accomplish this In other localities, including the ur.3 of deed restrictions, seccnd trust eeec% lease restraints r;+ and tenancy-in-common agreements. Again, further investigation of these methods Is needed before recommendations can be made. Application of the Incluslonary ordinance will be triggered by the coastal zone suffix (see Appendix B) on the property to be developed. The Inclusionary ordinance will be part of the entire zoning package which will be developed to implement the Coastal Element. In addition, the incluslonary ordinance will fulfill the requirements of SB 626 (Melia) for ! affordable housing In new developments in the coastal zone. I i I Q i 190 0 APPENDIX 8: COASTAL PERMITTING * All properties within the specific plan area will be subject to the coastal zone pernilt process. Other areas of the coastal zone will carry a "CZ" suffix. (The suffix will not be needed for the specific pion area since the plan here references the CZ ordinance and Incorporates It as part of the specific plan.) The CZ ordinance will be developed In the next phase of coastal plan implementation. It will include provisions for the following: w 1. Procedures for required notice for hearings. Different notice for public hearings related to redevelopment permits is required for different kinds of developments, In different locations in the coastal zone. The CZ suffix will specify the notice requirements for each of Vi se cases. These requirements; are discussed in a "Special Report an Coastal Permitting" which was prepared by staff earlier (see especially pages 17-23) and is available from the Department of Development Services. w 2. The hearing process must be delineated in the ordinance, Including time limits, hearing bodies, required funding and appeal mechanisms. 3. Types of development which are categorically excluded from the requirements of a coastal permit will be listed. With the approval of the Coastal Commission, types of projects which do not require discretionary approval may be categorically excluded A from coastal permitting if they are aciequa!ely regulated In the zoning ordinances. 4. A fee schedule for the coastal permit will be developed and adopted by resolution of the City Council. Formulation of a fee schedule will require a study of staff time and other costs for processing coastal permits. 5. The pi s,sent Coastal Commission permit process provides for administrative and emergency permits to be issued In appropriate circumstances. The City permit process should Incorporat3 :almiler provisions. These will be worked out when the ordinance is drafted. j 6. The essence of the coastal permit process will be project review for compliance with all the policies in the Coastal Element. The specific plan contains regulations which Implement some of these policies such as preservation of view corridors, access and beach protection. Other Coastal Element policies are not appropriate for Incluslun In the plan Itself; nevertheless, all developments within the coastal zone must be consistent wltl� them. Projects will, therefore, be reviewed by staff for consistency O with the Coastal Element policies. The results of this review will be a recommendation to the hearing body on any necessar; conditions, and on whether or not the coastal permit should be Issued. Development of the CZ ordinance and thr, actual zone changes will take place during the Impleme,itation phase (Phase III) of the Coastal Element. Funds from the State to support the work have been allocated to the City for Phase III of the Local Coastal Program and will become available upon certification of the Land Use Plan (which is the Coastal Element of the City's General Plan). 1 O 191 i I i • i DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES JAMES W.PALIN.Director FLORENCE WEBB,Acting deputy Director of Planning Pf1OJkC•T TEAM MICHAEL MULTARI,Project Director MICHAEL ADAMS,Assistant Planner CLAUDETTE DUPUY,Assistant Planner JEANINE A.FRANK.Assistant Planner M SPECIAL ASSISTANCE JUNE W.CATALANO,Pa'Deputy Director of Planning PAUL E.COOK.Director of Public Works THOMAS D.TINCHER.rirsctor of Business and Industrial Enterprise PLANNING OIVIMON STAFF SAVOY M.BELLAVIA,Senior Planner JAMES R.CARNES,Associate Planner CHARLES CLARK.Associate Planner CAROL INGE.,Assistant Planner HAL SIMMONS.Assistant Ptannat MICHAEL STRANGE.Assistant Planner HOWARD ZELEFSKY.Assistant Planner ROBERT ALDRICH,Planning Aide H.DIANE BORDER,Planning Aide ROBERT SIGMON,Planning Draftsman CAROL GORMAN.Planning Intern WILLIAM GRIEMAN.Planning Intern WORD PROCESSING STAFF PATTI SCHWARTZ,Word Processing Coordinator i SHARON HOJO.Wad Processing Specialist DEBORAH ESPINOZA,Word Procuring Senior DECORAH PLEDGER,Word Proteeaing Senior i l i �.f t CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH P.O. BOX 190 DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES CALIFORNIA92648 SUILDING DIVISION(71416364241 PLANNING DIVISION(714153&M71 • � w r PIER MKIN g=m REDEVELOPMENT r PROJECTPLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1 I ZZ i+�iiiii D I t E OdOp b oo I G oaf aG r Q a o 101 D a C� LOS no r t PROPOSED j MAIN-PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1 i i 1 i I I i 1.0 Introduction to the Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 1 Prepared by the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency, this Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 1 is for the Main-Pier Redevelopment Project in the ! City of Huntington Beach. This Redevelopment Plan Amendment has been prepared pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California, Health and Safety Code Section 33000 et. seq. , the California Constitution and all applicable local laws and ordinances. The proposed redevelopment of the amended Main-Pier Redevelopment Project Area as described in this Plan conforms to the General Plan for the City of Hunting Beach adopted by the City Council and as thereafter amended. This proposed Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 1 is based on a Preliminary Redevelopment Plan, Amendment approved by the Planning Commission on January r 18, 1983, by Resolution No. 1300; attached hereto and incorporated herein as Attachment; "I" and proposes t6 amend the Project Area boundaries and limi- tations of the Main-Pier Redevelopment Plan which was adopted by the City Council on September 20, 1982 and incorporated herein as Attachment "II." 2.0 Project-Area Boundaries The boundaries of the amended Project Area are set forth on a =k;; attached hereto as Exhibit "B" in the Preliminary Plan. The legal description of the overall amended Project Area is attached hereto as Attachment "III" t 3.0 Financing Limitations { Consistent with Sections 33333.2 and 33334.2 of the California Community Redevelopment Law, the following limitations are imposed on this Plan. -- Taxes, as defined in Section. 33670 of the California Community Rede- velopment Law, shall not be divided and shall not be allocated to the I Agency during any one fiscal (tax) year except by amendment of this Plan in excess of $15,250,000. -- No loans, advances, or indebtedness to finance, in whale or in part, the Redevelopment Project and to be repaid from the allocation of those taxes described in the beforementioned Section 33670 shall be established or incurred by the Agency beyond 20 years from the date of adoption of this Plan by the City Council unless such time limitation is extended by amendment of this Plan. However, such loans, advances or indebted- ness may be repaid over a period of time longer than such time limit. -• Without: an amendment of this Plan, the amount of bonded indebtedness served by tax increments which the Agency shall have outstanding at any one. time shall not exceed $77,500,000. w ATTACHMENT "I" {f PRELIMINARY PLAN MAIN-PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 1 i HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA JANUARY, 1903 i i ti i 1 1 { I I i G TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Pa c 1.0 Introduction 1 2.0 Project Area Boundaries 1 3.0 General Statement of Proposed Lund Uses 2 4.0 General Statements of Proposed Layou►. of Principal Streets 2 5.0 General Statement of Proposed Population Densities ?. f 6A General Statement of Proposed Building Intensities and Standards 2 7.0 Attainment of the Purposes of the California it Community Redevelopment Law 3 0.0 Conformance to the Huntington Beach General Plan 3 9.0 General impact of the Project upon Residents located within the Project Area and upon the Surrounding Neighborhoods 3 LIST OF EXhQBITS Exhibit A. Plan Amendment No. 1 Project Area Legal Descriptions B. Plan Amendment No. 1 Project Area Maps 1.t1 INTRODUCTION This Preliminary Plan for the proposed Main-Pier Redevelopment Project Amendment No. 1 was prepared In compliance with the California Community Redevelopment Law which requires preparation of such a plan as the basis for subsequent development of a more definitive plan amendment for redevelopment within a designated Project Area. The aforementioned law defines "Project Area" as an area within a community which has been determined to be blighted and requiring redevelopment to effectuate the public purposes for which the California Community Redevelopment Law was designed to achieve. The proposed Main-Pier Redevelopment Project Amendment No. 1 is part of the ongoing Community and Neighborhood Enhancement Program by the City of Huntington Beach to revitalize areas within the community. The Redevelopment Program will enable the City of Huntington Beach to remove and mitigate adverse conditions within selected areas of the community and help Improve the overall economic climate. On February 1, 1982, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach designated by Resolution No. 5D90 a Redevelopment Survey Area ai an area that required further study to determine if a redevelopment project is feasible. On November 15, 1982, the City Council added one additional area at Beach Boulevard and Atlanta Avenue Ly Resolution No. 5189. Also, on November 15, 1982, the City Council directed the Planning Commission to select a Project Area from within the survey areas and to formulgte and adopt a PrellriAnary Plan for the selected amended Project Area. The following Preliminary Plan has been prepared as an amendment to the Main-Pier Redevelopment Plan pursuant to this directive. This Preliminary Plan Amendment has been prepared pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code, Section 33324, which requires the following: A description of the boundaries of the amended Project Area; . A general statement of the land uses, layout of the principal streets, population densities, and building intensities and standards proposed as the basis for the amended redevelopment project area; . A demonstration of how the purposes of community redevelopment law would be attained by such development; . A demonstration that the proposed redevelq)ment conforms to the community general plan; and . A general description of the Impact of the proje►:t upon residents located within the amended Project Area and upon surrounding nelghborhood(s). 2.0 PROJECT AREA BOUNDARIES The proposed project consists of one area (with seven neighborhood subareas), the boundaries of which are described In Exhibit "A" attached hereto. The area is further Illustrated In Exhibit "B" attached hereto. 1 3.0 GENERAL STATEMENT OF PROPOSED LAND USES Proposed land uses for the amended Project Area include: Commercial:. Principal uses would include general commercial, visitor-serving commercial, and office uses. Residential: Principal uses would include low to high density residential uses Including condominium development. Community Facilities: Civic and street and highway uses will be Improved when feasible. Permitted land uses within the amended Project Area will be those uses as shall be Illustrated from time to time In the General Plan of the City. Specific permitted,uses within the amended Project Area will be those that are ;permitted, or conditionally permitted, by the zoning ordinance contained In the Municipal Code when the zoning ordinance conforms to the General Plan. The number of dwelling units will be In accordance with the provision of the General Plan of the City. 4.0 GENERAL STATEMENT OF PROPOSED LAYOUT OF PRINCIPAL STREETS The layout of principal streets will be as adopted in the Downtown Specific Plan, or.as subsequently amended. Street Improvements will be Installed as necessary and financially feasible. Certain streets may be terminated, abandoned, vacated or re-routed to accommodate specific future developments. 5.0 GENERAL STATEMENT OF PROPOSED POPULATION DENSITIES Population densities will conform to the General Plan as.follows: 1-7 dwelling units per acre for Low Density Residential development; 7+-15 dwelling units per acre for Medium Density Residentia development; 15+-25 units for Medium High and 25+ units for High Density. 6.0 GENERAL STATEMENT OF PROPOSED BUILDING INTENSITIES AND STANDARDS w It Is proposed that all permitted uses throughout the amended Project Area shall either meet or exceed .the minimum standards stipulated In the City of Huntington Beach's current zoning ordinances, or subsequent final amended Redevelopment Plan approved and adopted by ordinance of the City Council. Standards for the amended Project Area shall conform tp or exceed applicable federal, state and local codes, including standards for street layout, design and land subdivision. The construction of buildings shall meet or exceed the provisions of the "Uniform Building Code" as adopted by the City of Huntington Beach and other applicable codes and regulations, including the California Health and Safety Code. 2 Ab V) ATTAiNMEN'i Oi= THE PURPOSES OF THE CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT LAIN The proposed redevelopment of the amended Project Area is expected to attain the purposes of community redevelopment law of the State of California by: . Providing additional decent, safe and sanitary residential housing to the existing stock within the City of Huntington Beach. . Providing construction and employment opportunities in the development of these facilities and by providing employment opportunities in the operation of the proposed new commercial and industrial facilities. . Mitigating severe development limitations which result in the lack of'proper utilization of the amended Project Area to such an extent that It constitutes a serious physical, social and economic burden on the community which cannot reasonably be expected to be reversed or alleviated by private enterprise acting alone. . Providing adequate public Improvements, public facilities, open spaces and utilities which cannot be remedied by private or governmental action without redevelopment. . Implementing the construction of adequate streets, curbs, gutters, street lights, storm or ains and other Improvements as necessary to ensure proper vehicular and pedestrian access within and around the amended Project Area. . Establishing development criteria and controls for the p.i;:anted reuses within the amended Projpct Area in accordance with modern and competitive development practices. . Providing for relocation assistance and benefits to amended Project Area businesses and residences which may be displaced, In accordance with the provisions of the community redevelopment law and the government code of the State of California. 0.0 CONFORI i NCE TO THE HUNTINGTON BEACH GENERAL PLAN The proposed redevelopment as set forth in this Preliminary Plan conforms to the General Plan of the City of Huntington Beach, 9.0 GENERAL IMPACT OF THE PROJECT UPON RESIDENTS LOCATED WITHIN THE PROJECT AREA AMD UPON THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBORHOODS The City's objective in pursuing the Main-Pier Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. I is to mitigate the severe development limitations that are now, and will continue to be in the future, constraints to proper utilization of the amended Project Area. The plan as presently envisioned will provide for the sale of properties and portions of properties to the Redevelopment Agency. However, if the owners of these parcels are desirous of participating in the project, owner participation arrangements will be made available. The most direct impact to businesses and property owners within the amended Project Area will be the displacement (except for owner participants) resulting from Implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. 3 .�J This impact will be largely attenuated with the Agency's: (1) taking deliberate steps to �nee o_tiate the purchase of propertles to be acquired at fair market value; (2) initiating guc�i negotiations as soon as practical subsequent to adoption of the Redevelopment Plan amendment; (3) providing relocation advisory assistance and benefits to all who are ?splaced and are qualified for benefits; (4) ensuring ample time for purchase of property to be negotiated and sufficient time thereafter to consummate the process of relocation; and (5) keeping all concerned continuously apprised of the Agency's progress and its activities. While the Impact of relocation could initially be negative, Its long-term Impact is expected to be positive in that relocation will afford businesses and residents in the Project Area a unique opportunity to move to a more desirable location of their choice with little or no capital outlay necessary from personal cash resources. The Impact of the project on the existing neighborhoods is also expected to be positive over the long term. Development of new residential uses will have a beneficial impact on the existing, newer and rehabilitated residential units. During the short-term construction period, it is possible that the existing neighborhoods surrounding the amended Project Area could experience certain negative Impacts resulting from heavier truck traffic, noise and dust; however, these impacts will be mitigated by confining construction and trucking activities to daylight hours and by requiring spray watering, as necessary, to control the impact of dust. Over the long torrn, positive Impacts to surrounding neighborhoods will result with the construction of modern and well designed development which will have eliminated the blighting influences In the amended Project Area. I 4 ' Exhibit "A" Area #1 LEGAL I)ISCR:PTIO,N Existing Main-Pier Redevelopment Project Area That portion of Huntington Beach, County of Orange, State of California as shown on a map recorded in Rook 3, Page 36 of Miscellaneous bIaps in the Office of the County Recorder of said County described as follows: Beginning at the centerline intersection of Pacific Coast highway and Lake Street shown as Ocean Avenue and First Street respectively on said mentioned map; thence along the centerline of Pacific Coast highway South 480 21' 42" East 37.5 feet torthe intersection with the southwesterly extension of the southeast line of Lake Street; thence along said mentioned extension South 410 38' 18" West 50 feet to the True Point of Beginning, said point being distant Southeast W7 31 ' 42" Mast 1655 feet along the southwest line of Pacific Coast Highway to the intersection with the southwesterly extension of the northwest line of Sixth Street; thence continuing South 41' 38' 18" hest 525 feet more or less along said extension to the Iligh Tide Line of the Pacific Ocean; thence northwesterly 910 feet more or less along said high Tide Line to a line parallel with and 35 feet southeasterly measured at'right ankles from the southwesterly extension of the line of Main Street as shown on said Kqp of Il uitington.(leach; thence a]wng said mentioned parallel line South 410 38' 18" hest 1470 feet to a line parallel with and (10 feet southwesterly, measured at right angles from the southwesterly end of the Iluittington Vlach Municipal Pier; thence North 480 21' 42" Best 145 feet along said parallel line to a line parallel with and 35 feet northwesterly measured at right angles, from the southwesterly extension of the northwest .ling of plain Stre•: ; thence North 410 38' 18" East 1470 feet to the Iligh Tide Line of the Pacific Occar.: thence northwesterly 6010 feet more or less along said High Tide Line to the southwesterly extension of the northwest line of Sixth Street; thence along said extension and northwest line of Sixth Street North 410 38' 19" East 1035 feet more or less to the intersection with the northeast line of Walnut Avenue, being 60 feet in width, 30 feet either side of centerline, said point being distant North 410 38' 18" East along said northwest line 510 feet from the southwest line of i Vacific Coast highway; thence along said northeast line of Walnut Avenue South �I 480 21' 42" East 1330 feet to an angle point in said line, said point also being on the southcast line of Second Street being 60 feet in width, 30 feet either 'll side of centerline; thence continuing along said northeast line South 100 09' 04" East 414 feet to the southeast line of Lake Street; thence; along said southeast line South 410 38' 18" West 254 feet to the True Point of Beginning. Exhibit "A" Area #2 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Blufftop Subarea Beginning at the most southerly corner of Lot 1 of Block 206 of Huntington Beach, as shown on a map recorded in Book 3, page 36, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, said corner also being the intersection of the northeasterly right- of-way line of Walnut Avenue and the northwesterly right-of-way line of Sixth Street; thence northwesterly 5555.00 feet along said northeasterly right-of-way line of Walnut Avenue to a point on a line, said line being the northwesterly right-of-way line of Goldenwest Street as it now exists; thence southwesterly along said northwesterly right-of-way line of Goldenwest Street and its extension to the high tide line of the Pacific Ocean; thence southeasterly along said high tide line to a point on a line, said line being the extension of the northwesterly right-of-way line of Sixth Street; thence northeasterly along said right-of-way line to the Point of Beginning. I i i t Exhibit "A" Area #3 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Oceanview Subarea Beginning at the southwest corner of Lot 20 of Block 103 of Vista Del Mar Tract, as shown on a map recorded in Book 4 , page 5, Miscel- laneous Maps, Records of Orange County said corner also being the intersection of the north right-of-way line of Atlanta Avenue and the east right-of--way line of Huntington Street; thence southerly 1375 feet more or less along said east right-of-way line to a point; thence southwesterly along the southeasterly right-of-way line of Huntington Street and its extension to the high tide line of the Pacific Oraan; thence northwesterly along said high tide line to the southwesterly extension of the southeasterly right-of-way line of Lake Street (formerly First Street ; thence northeasterly along said extension and said southeasterly line of Lake Street to an angle point in Lake Street; thence north along the east right-of-way line of Lake Street to a point, said point being the southwest corner of Block 301A of Huntington Beach, Main Stre-, :. Section, as shown on a map recorded in Hook 31 page 43, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, said point also being the intersection of the north right-of-way line of Atlanta Avenue and the east right-of-way line of Lake Street; thence easterly 842.10 feet along the north right-of- way of Atlanta Avenue to the Point of Beginning. I 'I :t •i •;r 'f f -.f Exhibit "A" i Area #4 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Ocean-Beach Subarea i i i Beginning at the southeast corner of Tract 9580 as shown on a map recorded in Hook 444, pages 29, 30 and 31, Miscellanous Maps, Records of Orange County; thence North 8904310011 east 50.00 feet along the easterly prolongation of the south line of said tract to the True Point of Beginning, said Point also being on the survey centerline of Beach Boulevard; thence southerly along said centerline and its extension to the high tide line of the Pacific Ocean; thence north- westerly along said high tide line to the southwesterly extension of the southeasterly line of Huntington Street; thence northeasterly along said extension and the southeasterly line of Huntington Street to an angle point in Huntington Street; thence northerly along the east line of Huntington Street to the westerly extension of the south line of said Tract 9580; thence easterly along said Extension and south line to the True Point of Beginning. I i II i i • - Exhibit III Area #5 : LEGAL DESCRIPTION ' Downtown Core Subarea ti Beginning at the most southerly corner of Lot 2 of Block 206 of Huntington Beach, as shown on a map recorded in Book 31 page 36, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of orange County, said ` corner also being the intersection of the northeasterly right- of-way line of Walnut Avenue and the northwesterly right-of-way line of the alley located between Sixth Street and Seventh Street; thence northeasterly 760.00 feet along said northwesterly right- of-way line to a point, said point being the most easterly corner of Lot 28 of Block 306 of said Huntington Beach, said corner also -4 being the intersection of the southwesterly right-of-way line of Orange Avenue and the northwesterly right--of-way line of said alley; thence southeasterly 1422.50 feet along said southwesterly right-of-way line of Orange Avenue to a point, said point also being the most easterly corner of Lot 27 of Block 302 of said Huntington Beach, said corner also being the intersection of the southwesterly right-of-way line of said Orange Avenue and the northwesterly right-of-way line of Second Street; thence southerly 96 feet more or less to a point, said point being the north corner of Lot 20 of Block 301 of said Huntington Beach, said corner also being the intersection of the southeasterly right-of-way line of Second Street and the westerly right-of- way line of Lake Street; thence southerly along said westerly right-of-way line to a point which is the westerly prolongation of the north right-of-way line of Atlanta Avenue; thence easterly 90 feet more or less to a point, said point being the southwest corner of Block 301A of Huntington Beach, Main Street Section, as shown on a map recorded�in Book 3, page 43, Miscellaneous Maps, records of Orange County, said corner also being the intersection of the easterly right-of-way of Lake Street and the north right- of-way line of Atlanta Avenue; thence southerly along said easterly right-of-way line of Lake Street to a point, said point being at the terminus of the northerly prolongation of the southeasterly right-of-way line of )sake Street; thence southwesterly 648 feet more or less along said prolongation and said right-of-way line .t` to a perpendicular line; thence northwesterly 75.00 feet along y said perpendicular line to a point, said point being the eouth 7 ' corner of Lot 1 of Block 201 of said Huntington Beach, said corner being also the intersection of the northwesterly right-of-way line of Lake Street and the easterly right-of-way line of Walnut Avenue; thence northerly along said easterly right-of- way line to a point, said point being the easterly terminus prolongation of the northeasterly right-of-way line of Walnut Avenue; thence northwesterly along said prolongation and said northeasterly right-of-way line of Walnut Avenue 1482.50 feet more or less to the Point of Beginning, i t ` Exhibit "A" Area #6 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Old Civic Center Subarea Beginning at the most easterly corner of iot 28 of Block 306 of Huntington Beach, as shown or. a map recorded in Book 3, page 36, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orang,� County, sz. ; l corner also being the intersection of the southwesterly : rht- of-way line of Orange Avenue and the northwesterly night - way line of the alley between Sixth Street and Seven kh Str t; thence northeasterly 835.00 feet along said alley rigjht-of- -+y to a point, said point being the most easterly corner of Lo: 28 of Block 506 of said Huntington Beach, said corner also be; the intersection of the northwesterly right-of-way line of d alley and the southwesterly right-of-way line of Acacia Avg,• thence northwesterly 192.50 feet along said southwesterly righ`-- of-way to a point, said point being the most easterly corner of Lot 27 of Block 507 of .Huntington Beach, Main Street Section, as shown on a map recorded in Book 31 page 41, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, said corner also being the intersection of the northwesterly right-of-way line of Seventh Street and the southwesterly right-of-way line of Acacia Avenue; thence north- easterly 410.00 feet along said northwesterly right-of-way line to a point, said point being the most easterly corner of Lot 27 of ' Block 607 of said Huntington Beach, Main Street Section, said corner also being the intersection of said northwesterly right- of-way line of Seventh Street and the southwesterly rigli•t-of-way line of Palm Avenue; thence northeasterly 95 feet more or lass to the intersection of the north right-of-way line of Palm Avenue and the northeasterly right-of-way line of Main Street; thence easterly along said north line to the intersection of said north right-of-way line and the west right-of-way line of Lake Street; thence north ala:^g said west right-of-way line to a point at the west prolongation, of the north right-of-way line of Indianapolis Avenue; thence-east 90 feet more or less to a point, said point being the southwest corner of Block 804 of Huntington Beach, I i Wesley Park Section, as shown on a map recorded in Book 4 , page 17, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, said point also being the intersection of the north right-of-way line of Indiana- polis Avenue and the east right-of-way line of Lake Street; thence east 167.10 feet along said north right-of-way line to a point, said point being on the east right-of-way line of the abandoned Pacific Electric Railroad right-of-way, said point also being the southwest corner of Lot 1 of Block 901 of Vista Del Mar Tract as shown on a map recorded in Book 4, page 30 Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County; thence south 2631 feet more or less along said east right-of-way line of the railroad to a point on the north right-of-way line of Atlanta Avenue, raid point along being the southeast corner of Lot 1 of Block 101 of said ' Vista Del Mar Tract; thence westerly 262 feet more or less along said north right-of-way line to a point on the west right-of-way line of Lake street; thence northerly 350 feet more or less to the most easterly corner of Lot 27 of Block 302 of said Huntington Beach, said point also being the intersection of the northwesterly right-of-way line of Second street and the southwesterly right- of-way line of Orange Avenue; thence northwesterly 1422.50 feet to the Point of Beginning. � I i - - —_ A Exhibit "A" Area #7 LEGAL DESCRIPTION Beach-Atlanta Subarea The north 1980.00 feet of, the west 489.56 feet of the northwest quarter of Section 13, Township 6 sout%, Range 11 west, as shown on a map recorded in Book 51, page 14, Miscellaneous Maps, Records of Orange County, T S 'r r r� { 1rn 'r• ;•i P EXHIBIT 111, -(cont:- SECTIONAL DISTRICT MAP -6-1 ! 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I 00 i t e t t f t t Cq C - ATTACH14EIlT II • REDEVELOPMENT PLAN a FOR THE MAIN-PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIFORNIA September, 196E IL i t � r i I 1 j i f r ; TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Section Pa e 4 1.0 INTRODUCTION i 1.1 Introduction to the Redevelopment Plan 1 1.2 General Definitions 1 1.3 Project Area Boundaries 2 1.4 Administration and Enforepent of the Plan 2 1.5 Duration of Plan 2 1.6 Procedure for Amending Plan 2 2.0 REDEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROPOSED ACTIONS 2 2.1 General Objectives of Redevelopment Plan 2 r 2.2 Participatio i'of Owners aid Tenants 4 2.3 Rehabilitation and Conservation of Structures 5 -j 2.3.1 Rehabilitation of Structures 5 2.3.2 Moving of Structures 6 2.4 Acquisition of.Property ...:. 6 2.5 Relocation'Assistance to Displaced Residential 7 f and Nonresidential Occupants 2.6 Demolition, Clearaneep Public Improvements 7 ¢' and Site Preparation 2.7 Disposition and Redevelopment of Agency 9 Property for Uses In Rccc)+dance with this Plan F; 3d1 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 10 3.1 Cooperation wlth�City 10 3.2 Cooperation with Other Public Jurisdictions 11 3.3 Land Uses for the Project Area 12 3.4 General Development Standards and Requirements 12 3.5 Methoda for Project Financing 16 3.5.1 General Description of the Proposed 16 Financing Method 3.5.2 Tax Increments 16 3.5.3 Issuance of Bonds and Notes 17 3.5.4 Loans and Grants 19 3.5.5 Relief of Financial Burdens 18 3.5.6 Financing Limitations 18 ` r List of Exhibits A. Redevelopment Project Area Map 20 B. Redevelopment Project Area Legal Description 21 A :r 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Introduction to the Redevelopment Plan Prepared by the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency, this Redevelopment Plan is for the Main-Pier Redevelopment Project In the City of Huntington Beach. Tht,% Redevelopment Plan has been prepared pursuant to the California Community Redevelopment Law of the State of Californla, Health and Safety Cade, Section 33000 et seq., the California Constitution and all applicable local laws and ordinances. The proposed redevelopment of the Main-Pier Redevelopment Project Area as described In this Plan conforms to the• General Plan for the City of Huntington Beech adopted by the City Council and as thereafter amended. This Proposed Redevelopment Plan is based on a Preliminary Redevelopment Plan approved by the Planning Commission on April 20, 1982. 1.2 General Definitions The following definitions wlll`govern In the context of 611 Redevelopment Plan unless other-itise indicated in the text. I'Agencv'; •means Huntington 'Beach Radevel6pm6ht 'Agency, Huntington Beach, California or any successor in Interest e.g., C.D.C.). "City" meam the City of Huntington Beach, California. ",I! Council" means the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach, California. "County" means the County of Orangn, California. "Legal Description" means a description of the land within Ehe Project Area prepared In accordance with map specifications approved by the California State Board of Equalization and attached hereto as Exhibit "B". 'Me means the Redevelopment Plan Map for the Main-Pier Redevelopment project, attached hereto as Exhibit "A". "Person„"means any Individual, or any public or private entity. ; "Plan" means the Redevelopment Plan for the Main-Pier Redevelopment roject In the City of Huntington Beach, California. "Planning Commission" means the City Planning Commission of the City of Huntington Beach, California. "Pro ect" means any undertaking of the Agency pursuant to the Redevelopment Law, and this Plan, or any amendments thereto. "Protect_ Area" means the area Included within the boundaries of the Main-Pier Redevelopment Project are' as described on the map attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and the legal description attached hereto as Exhibit 1!011. VI of 7 "Redevelopment Law" means the Community Redevelopment Law of the State of California (California Health and Safety Code, Sections 33000 at seq. , as amended to date. "State" means the State of California. "Tax Increments" rheans taxes allocated to a special fund of the Agency in j the manner provided by Sections 33670 to 33677, inclusive, of the Community I Redevelopment Law and Article XVI, Section 16, of the California Constitution. 1.3 Proiect_Area Boundaries The boundaries of the Project Area are set forth on the map attached hereto as'Extilblt "A". The legal description of the Project Area is attached hereto as Exhibit 113". A. 1.4 Administration'and Enforcement of the Plan The administration and enforcement of this Plan, including the preparation and execution of any documents implementing this Plan, shall be performed by'the Agency and/or the City. The.provisions of this Plan or other documents entered Into pursuant to this Plan may also be enforced by court litigation instituted by either the Agency or-the City. Such remedies may include, but are not limited to, specific performance, damages, reen:-v, Injunctions,. or any other • remedies appropriate to the purposes of this Plan. In addition, any recorded'provisions which are expressly for the benefit of owners of property in tic Project Area may be enforced by such owners. 1.5 Duration of Plan Except for the nondiscrimination and nonsegregation provisions which shall run in perpetuity, the provisions of this Plan shall be ffective. and the provisions of other documents formulated pursuant to this Plan may be made effective for 35 years from the date of adoption of this Plan by the City Council or until all outstanding Indebtedness of the Agency shall be retired, whichever Is later. ' 1.6 Procedure for Amending Plan This Plan may be amended by means r10 the procedure established In the Redevelopment Law or by any other prow•-jre'hereafter established by law. 2.0 REDEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES AND PROPOSED ACTIONS 2.1 General Oblect!vag of Redevelopment Plan in creating the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach declared its desire to improve, upgrade, and revitalize all areas of the City and In particular those areas within the City which have become blighted because of deterioration, disuse and economic, physical _and social maladjustments. As a part of the City's ongoing redevel�pt nt effprts the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency has prepare �iIs Plan or ibe Main-Pier Redevelopment Project Area. -2» Accordingly, the objectives of this Redevelcpment Project are as follows: -• Eliminating blighting Influences, Including deteriorating buildings, Incompatible and uneconomic land uses, inadequate public Improvements, obsolete structures, and other physical, economic and social deficiencies; Improve the overall appearance of streets, parking areas and other facilities, {public and private; and assure that all buildings are safe for persons to uccupy. -- Encouraging existing owners, businesses and tenents'within the Project Area to participate in redevelopment activities. -- Providing adequate parcels and required public improvements so as.to encourage new construction by, private enterprise, thereby providing the City of Huntington Beach with an Improved economic base. •- Mitigating development limitations which have resulted in the lack of proper, utilization of the Project,Area to such• an extent that it constitutes a oerlous physical, social, and economic burden on the community which' cannot reasonably be expected to be reversed or alleviated by private enterprise acting alone. •- Providing adequate public improvements, public facilities, open spaces, and utilities which cannot be remedied by private or governmental action without redevelopment. -- Providing construction and employment opportunities in the development of these facilities and by providing employment opportunities In the operation of the proposed commercial and recreational facilities. Implementing the construction or reconstruction- of the City Pier , public parking, adequate streets, curbs, gutters,-street lights, storm drains, and other improvements as necessary to assist development of the Prnject Area to conform to the General Plan as a master-planned development and to correct existing environmental deficiencies. -- Establishing development criteria and controls for the permitted uses within the Project Area In accordance with modern and competitive development practices, thus assuring the highest design standards and environmental quality. -• Providing for relocation assistance and benefits to Project Area residences which may be displaced, in accordance with the provisions of the Commuiity Redevelopment Law and the government code of the State of California. To obtain the objectives of this Plan as set forth, the Agency is authorized to undertake most or all of the following implementing action: -- Acquisition of property. -- Participation by owners and tenants In the redevelopment project. -- Relocation assistance to displaced residential occupants as required by law. r -3- f -- Development of adequate parking, landscaping, Public Improvements and facilities. -- Demolition clearance of properties acquired, and site preparation. -- Other actions as appropriate, Including, but not limited to, actions to j assist property owners and tenants In the Improvement of their j properties to carry out the objectives of the redevelopment plan. jAssist In providing financing for private and public development In the Project Area. 2.2 Participation by Owners and Tenants 2.2.1 Rules'. ules for Participation e2ortunitles and Re-Entry-Preferences I � t Participation opportunities shall'necessaiily be subject to and limited by such factors as the land uses designated for the Project Area; the . ; provision of public facilities; realignment of streets if required; the ability of owners to finance.acquisition and development of structures In accordance with the Plan; and any change In the total number of i Individual parcels in the project Area. In order to provide an opportunity to owners and Aton ants to partialpato F In the.growth 'end development of the Project Area, the Agencyn.,shall promulgate rules for owner and tenant participation. if conflicts develop between the desires of participants for particular sites or lend uses, the Agency shall establish reasonable priorities and preferences among the`owners and tenants. Some of LFie factors to be considered In establishing these priorities and preferences should Include present occupancy, participant's length of residency or occupancy In the area, accommodation of as many participants as possible, similar land use to similar land use, conformity of participants' proposal2 with the Intent and objectives of the Redevelopment Plan, ability to finance the i implementation, development experience and- total effectiveness of participants' proposal in providing a service to the community. Owner participant priorities shall take effect at the time that the Redevelopment. Plan Is adopted by the Huntington Beach City Council. In addition to opportunities for participation by individual persons and firms, participation to the extent It Is feasible shall be available for ' two or more persons, firms or institutions, to join together In i partnerships, corporations, or other joint entitles. The Agency shall upon the request of any conforming owner Issue to such owner within the first twelve months after the adoption of,the Plan a certificate of conformity in a form suitable for recordation with the County Recorder's Office. The Agency shall not use eminent -4- Y 1 domain to acquire property owned by conforming owners so long as use confocros to .Plan. In the event that the Redevelopment Plan Is amended after a duly noticed public hearing to change the requirements for the property, such otherwise conforming owners may be required to enter Into an Owner-Participation Agreement with the Agency. In .the event any of the conforming , owners desires to construct additional improvements or substantially alter or. modify existing structures on any of the 'real property previously described as conforming, or acquire additional real property within the Project Area; then such conforming owner may be required to enter Into a participation agreement with the Agency in the same manner as required for other owners. 2.2.2 Participation Agreements The . Agency may require each .participant to enter into a binding agreement with the Agency by which;; the participant agrees..,to rehabilitate, develop, or use the property.- In conformance twith.'the Plan and to be subject to the provisions in the Participation Agreement. In such agreements, participants who retain real property shell be required to join in the recordation of such documents as is necessary to make the provisions of this Plan applicable to their properties. 2.3 -Rehebilltatlo6 and Conservation of Structures 2.3.1 Rehabilitation of Structures .The Agency.is authorized to rehabilitate and conserve or to cause to be rehabilitated any bulldlny or structure in the Project Area owned or acquired by the Agency. The Agency is also authorized and directed to advise, encourage and assist In the rehabilitation of property In the Project Area not owned or acquired by the Agency. The Agency and the City will conduct such a program to encourage owners of property within the Project Area to ,upgrade and maintain their property consistent with City codes and standards developed for the Project Area. Properties may be rehabilitated providedt (1) rehabilitation and conservation activities on a structure are carried out in an expeditious manner and In conformance with this Plan and applicable City building codes and ordinances, and (2) where applicable, rehabilitation Is completed pursuant to an Owner-Participation Agreement with the Agency. In the event an owner-participant fails or refuses to rehabilitate or develop his real property pursuant to this Plan and an Owns r-Partlelpation Agreement, the real property or any interest therein may. be acquired by the Agency If acquisition funds are available. -5- .......... ►wcry :Y W 2.3.2 Moving of Structures As Is necessary In carrying out this Plan and where it Is economically fessibir to do so, the Agency is authorized In its discretion to move or cause ,to be moved any standard structure or building which can be i rehabilitated to a location within or outside the Project Area and i dispose of such structures In conformance with the Law and this Plan. s s 2.4 Acquisition of Property Dwept as specifically exempted'herein, the Agency may acquire, but Is not required to acquire, any real property located In the Project Area, by gift, ` devise, exchange, purchase, eminent domain, or any other lawful method. It is in the public Interest and may be necessary in some instances, In order-to : eliminate,the conditions requiring redevelopment and In order to execute the Plan, for the power of eminent domain to be employed by the Agency to • acquire real property in the Project Area. The Agency shall commence eminent domain proceedings to acquire property within the Project Area within twelve (12) years after the adoption of the Plan. The Agency Is not authorized by law to acquire real property owned by public bodies which do not consent to such acquisition. The Agency Is authorized, however,- to acquire'private property which was formerly public property by being transferred by deed, lease, or otherwise to private ownership or control before the Agency completes land disposition within the entire Project Area If the Agency and the private owner do not enter into a participation agreement. The Agency shall,not acquire real property to be retained by an owner pursuant to a participation agreement if the owner fully performs under the agreement. The Agency is authorized to acquire structures without acquiring the land upon which those structures are located. The Agency Is also authorized to acquires any other interest In real property less than a fee. The Agency shall not acquire real property on which an existing building is to be continued on its present site and In its present form and use without the consent of the owner, unless (1) such building requires substantial structure! alteration, Improvement, modernization, or rehabilitation to assure that such building le safe,for people and/or businesses to occupy, or (2) the aite or lot on which the building Is situated required modification in size, shape or use, or'(3) It. is necessary to impose upon such property any of the standards, restrictions and controls of the Plan and the owner fails or refuses to participate In the Plan by executing a participation agreement. The Agency shall define the circumstances to which this section Is applicable. ��W \..jai fir.. '7...'..'.�-' 4.. . .. ,.. •.. ... .. .. .•r....-v��iir-awn..R-•.•.+...- a The Agency may, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine that certain real property within the Project Area and the owners of such property willbe permitted to. remain ,as conforming owners without an owner participation agreement.with the Agency, provided such owners continue to operate, use ! and maintain real property within the requirements of the Plan. However, conforming_owners may be required by the Agency to enter into an Owner Pertleipation Agreement with the Agency in the event that such owners desire to (1) construct_ any additional improvements or substantially alter or modify existing structures or any of the real property. described above as conforming, or (2) acquire additional property within the Project Area. Generally, personal property shall not be acquired. However, where necessary, In the execution of the Plan, the Agency is authorized to acquire personal property in the Project Area by any lawful means, including eminent domain. 2.5 Relocation Assistance to Dlsplaced Residential and Nonresidential Occupants 3.. The,Agency shall assist all families, individuals; or other entitles displacedby the`pcoject in finding other'locatlone and facilities., Worde'r'to carry out the project with a`minimum of'hardikp to persons displaced',fronnjtheW homes, Cho Agency shall assist individuals and •families in finding 11`661ng thA is decant,`safe, sanitary, witliin their financlal means, in reasonably convenient locations, and otherwise suitable to their needs. The Agency may provide by acquisition,' construction leas nq' ;rehabilitation, loans and, grants, or other means, housing inside or our9lde the Project Area for displaced persona, and to meet housing replacement requirements of state law. The Agency shall make relocation payments to persons (including families, business concerns, and others) displaced by the project, for moving expenses and direct . losses. of personal property (businesses only) for which reimbursement or compensation Is not otherwise. made. In addition, the j Agency will reimburse owners for certain settlement costs incurred In tits sale of their property to the Agency, and make additional relocation payments to those eligible therefor. Such relo:ation payments shall be made pursuant to Agency rules and regulations and the relocation provision of the Government Code of the State of California. The Agency may:make such other payments as may be appropriate and for which funds are available. The Agency shall make an extensive effort to relocate existing residential tenants within the City of Huntington Beach. 2.6 Demolition, Clearam. e, Public Improvements and Site Preparation The Agency is authorized to demolish and clear or move buildings, structures, and other improvements from any real property in the Project Area as necessary to carry out the purposes of thin Plan. _l _7_ t I If In Implementing this Plan any dwelling units housing persons and families of low or moderate Licome are destroyed or removed from the low and moderate income housing market as part of the redevelopment project, the Agency shall, within four years of such dRstruction or removal, rehabilitate, develop, or construct, or cause to be rehabilitated, developed, or constructed, for rental or sale to persons and families of low or moderate Income an equal number of replacement dwelling units at affordable rents within the Project Area or within the territorial jurisdiction of the Agency, In accordance with all of the provisions of Sections 33413 and 33413.5 of the State Health and Safety Code. The Agency is authorized to Install and construct or cause to be'installed'and I constructed temporary. public 'Improvements and temporary public utilities necessary to carry out the Plan. Such temporary public Improvements may Include but are not limited to traffic signals, streets, and utilities. f: Temporary utilities may be Installed above ground. The Agency,is authorized to install and construct or to cause to be installed and constructed with the consent of the City Council of -the City of Huntington Beach the public Improvements and pL611c utilities (within or outside the Project Area) necessary to carryout the Plan and to.pay for part or'all of the value therefor, if the City Council'finds and determines (1) that r 1 such ,'public Improvements are of benefit to the Projeot Area. or to the i. immediate neighborhood In which :he project Is located, and (2) no other 's reasonable means of financing such public improvements are available to the Community. Such public improvements may include,,but are- not limited to, pedestrian walkways, bikeways, streets, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, street i lighta, sewers, storm drains, traffic signals, electrical distribution systems, water distribution systems, plazas, parks and playgrounds. It is anticipated that the Agency will construct and provide the streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters, street lights, underground utilities and landscaping within the public rights-of-way which are within the Project Area. In addition, It Is anticipated that the Agency will assist In the reconstruction or construction of the City Pier and adjacent public parking facilities. The Agency Is authorized to prepare ar cause to be prepared as building sites any real property In the Project Area owned by the Agency. When the value of such land or the cost of the Installation and construction of such facility, structure, or other improvement, or both, has been or will be, paid or provided for initially by the City or other public corporation, the Agency may enter into a :ontract with the City or.,other public corporation under which It agrees to reimburse the City or other public corporation for all or part of the value of such land or all or part of the cost cf such facility, structure, or other improvern:!nt, or both, by periodic payments over a period of years. -8- - -•--�.. mow.�...._.....+.. '.._.._. . _...-__....._-.. _-.._.. .. .. . ,... - .__. .... .. .. ...-..-...r..N-'1'-e.`P o•.,•�'w-..� 2.7 Dissposition and Redevelopmant of Agency Property for Uses in Accordance with this Plan For the purposes of this Plan, the Agency is authorized to sell, lasso, exchange, subdivide, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber by mortgage or deed of trust, or itherwiae dispose of any interest in real property. To the extent. permitted by ltlrv, the Agency is authorized to dispose of real property by lr,asas, trades or sales by negotiation without public bidding. All real property acquired by the Agency in the Project Area shall be sold or loosed to public or private persons or entities for development for the uses permitted in the Plan. Real property may be conveyed by the Agency to the City or any other public body without charge. Property containing bulidings or structures rehabilitated by th. Agency shall be offered for resale within one year after completion of rehabilitation or an annual report concerning such property shall be published by thi; Agency as required by law. 1 The Agency shall reserve such po•N:rs and controls in the disposition and development documents as may he necessary to prevent transfer, retention, or use,of property for speculative purposes and to ensure that developments are carried out pursuant to this Plan. All purchasers or lessees of property shall be made obligated to use the property for th►3 purposes designated in this Plan, to begin and complete development of the property within a time which the Agency fixes as reasonable, and to comply with oth%.- conditions which the Agency deems necessary to carry out the purposes of ti.ls Plan. To provide adequate safeguards to ensure that the provisions of this Plan will be carried out and to prevent the recurrence of blight, all real property sold, leased, or conveyed by the Agency, as well as all property uubject to participation agreements, shall be made subject to the nrovislons of this Plan by leases, deeds, contracts, agreements, declarations of restrictions, provisions of the zoning ordinance, conditional use permits, or other means. I-se lensed, deeds, contracts, agreements, and declarations r,f restrictions may contain restrictions, covenants running with the land, rigi;ts of reverter, conditions subsequent, equitable servitudes, or any other provision necessary to carry out this Plan. All property :n the Project Area is liereby subject to the restriction that there shall toe ;,o discrimination or segregation based upon race, sex, color, age, religion, marital status, national origin, or ancestry, 1n the sale, lease, sublesse, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of property in the Project Area. All property snld, leased, conveyed, or subject to . a participation agreement shall be made expressly subject by appropriate documents to the restriction that all deeds, leases, or contracts for the sale, lease, sub•lensup or other transfer of land in the Project Area shall contain such nondiscrin-iination and nonsegregation clauses as are required by law. 3 —g.. ,T'. . �... * .... .. .. ,. . ... .. • . .. .. - .. ... .. .... .......n... �.� 4yHI-P+ram-�w.�. n e.Jw'J,t1�M1MM To the extent now or hereafter permitted by law, the Agency Is authorized to pay. for, develop, or construct, any building, facility, structure, or other improvement either within or outside the Project Area for itself or for any public body or entity to the extent where such Improvement would be of benefit to the Project Area. During the period of development iti the Project Area, the Agency shall ensure that the provisions of this Plan and of other documents formulated pursuant to this Plan are being observed, and that development In the Project Area is proceeding In accordance with disposition and development documents and time schedules. For the purposes of this Plan, the Agency is authorized to sell, lease, exchange, transfer, assign, pledge, encumber, or otherwise dispose of personal property. 3.0 REDEVELOPMENT PLAN IMPLEMENTATION 3.1 Cooperation with City i Subject to any limitation in'low, the City shall aid and cooperate with the Agency in carrying out this Plan and shall take any further action necessary to ensure the continued fulfillment of the purposes of this Plan and tc prevent the recurrence or spread of blight or those conditions which caused the blight in the Project Area. Actions by the City shall include but are not necessarily limited to the following: -- Instituticn and completion of proceedings for opening, closing, vacating, widening, or changing the grades of streets, alleys, and other public rights-of-way, and for other- necessary modifications of the streets, the street layout, and other public 'rights-of-way in- the Project Area. Such action by the City may Include the abandonment and relocation of public utilities in the public rights-of-way as necessary and appropriate to carry out this Plan. -- institution and completion of proceedINs necessary for changes and Imprnvements in publicly-owned public utilities within or affecting the f Pro fi.;t Area. -- Revision of zoning, If necessary, within the Project Area to permit the lenJ uses and development authorized by this Plan. -- i►:,.osition wherever necessary (by conditional use permits or other rjt•gns) of appropriate controls within the limits of this Plan upon parcels In the Project Area to ensure their proper development and use. -- Provision for administrative enforcement of this Plan by the City after development. The City and the Agency shall develop and provide for enforcement of a program for continued maintenance by owners of all real property, both public and private, within the Project Area i throughout the duration of this Plan. i -IO- �' .. ..... • - r+rW w..r.«,.sw.•r-t+yY.�wrwwrw•�..-.1 i -.. Performance of the above, and of all other functions and services relating to public health, safety, and physical development normally rendered in accordance with a schedule which will permit the redevelopment of the Project Area to he commenced and carried to completion without unnecessary delays. -- Referral to the Agency for review and recommendation of all conceptual plans and substantial amendments to said plans pertaining to land use and development In the Project Area. Referral shall be made to the Agency prior to application approval by the City. -- The City Is authorized, but not obligated to provide and expend funds to ensure the completion of the project as n whole In accordance with this Plan. The obligation of the City to perform the actions Indicated In this section shall, except for the obligation to provide administrative enforcement of the Plan as described In Section 3.1 hereof, be contingent upon the continued availability of funding for this project primarily from tax Increment revenues as defined in Method for Financing herein. In the event that such funds, at any time, become unavallable for the carrying out and completion of this project, the obligation of the City shall thereafter be limited to providing assistance in the form of funds necessary to pay administrative and overhead costs in connection with the termination or completion of the project. Such termination or completion shall be limited solely to those activities previously commenced pursuant to this Plan. -- The undertaking and completing of any other proceedings necessary to carry out the project.. 3.2 Cooperation with Other Public Jurisdictions Certain public bodies are authorized by state law to aid and cooperate, with or without consideration, in the planning, undertaking, construction, or ape.ation of this project. The Agency shall seek the aid and cooperation of such public bodies and shall attempt to coordinate this Plan with the activities of such public bodies in order to accomplish tho purposes of redevelopment and the highest public good. The Agency, by law, Is not authcrized to acquire real property owned by public bodies without the consent of such public bodies. The Agency, however, will seek the cooperation of all public bodies which own or intend to acquire property In the Pro)e^t Area. .The Agency shall impose on all public bodies the planning and design controls contained in the Plan to ensure that present uses and any future development by public bodies will conform to the requirements of this Plan. Any public body which owns or leases property In the Project Area will be afforded all the privileges of owner and tenant participation if such public body is willing to enter into a participation agreement with the Agency. —11— i During such time as property, if any, in the Project Area Is owned by the Agency, such property shall be under the management, maintenance, and control of the Agency. Such property may be rented or leased by the Agency pending its disposition for redevelopment. 3.3 Land Uses for the Project Area Private Uses Permitted land uses within the Project Area are, those residential, commercial and public uses as shall be Illustrated from time to time in the General Plan of the City. Specific permitted uses within the Project Area are those that are perritted, or concitionally permitted, by the zoning ordinance cuntained In the Ordinance Code when the zoning ordinance conforms to the General Plan. The number of dwelling units will oe In accordance with the provision of the General Plan and zoning ordinance of the City. -- Public Uses Public Street Layout, Rights-of-WAX and Easements The public rights-of-way, principal streets and streets that may require Improvements as proposed for the Project Area are illustrated In Exhibit A. i Streets and rights-of-way may be widened, altered, abandoned, vacated, or closed by the Agency and the City as necessary for proper ; development of the project. Additional public atreeta, alleys and easements may be created by the Agency and the City In the Project Area as needed for proper development, circulation and access. f Semi-Public, Institutional and Nonprofit Uses - - S The Agency Is authorized to permit the establishment or enlargement of public, semi-public, institutional, or nonprofit uses, Including, hvt not necessarily limited to, educational, fraternal, employee Institutions, and facilities of other similar associations or organizations H appropriate portions of the Project Area. All such uses,-if allowed by the Agency, shall conform so far as possible to the provisions of this Plan applicable to the uses In the specific area Involved. The Agency shall impose such other reasonable restrictions upon such uses as are necessary to protect the development and use of the Project Area. 3.4 General Development Standards and Requirements All real property in the Project Area is hereby made subject to the controls and requirements of this Plan. Furthermore, the Agency may, If it deems appropriate and/or necessary, specify requirements In excess of those described herein or specified by state and local laws. No real property shall be developed, rehabilitated, or otherwise: changed after the date of the adoption of the Plan except with approval of the Agency and in conformance with the provisions of this Plan. .—•�..._.....as..J rr- .... .. .. . .. .. .. ..._.....e+blY.r.....h1h.i.1.'1.v.'♦r.,V•tr1.�..0►•^• i Construction All construction, whether new or rehabilitation, in the Project Area shall comply with all applicable state and local laws in affect from time to time including, but not necessarily limited to, fire, building, housing, electrical, heating, grading, plumbing and mechanical, sign and zoning codes of the City of Huntington Beach. -- Rehabilitation and Retention of Existing Conformer g Uses Although the Agency anticipates that few, if any, existing structures within the Project Area will meet the standards for rehabilitation, they, with Agency approval, may be repaired, altered, reconstructed, or rehabilitated, If necessary, in such a manner that will meet the following requirements: i -- Be safe, sanitary, and sound in all phyaical respects; Shall conform to the seismic requirements and the rehabilitation requirements of the building code for the City of Huntington Beach. i -- Shsil conform to all codes for the City of Huntington Beach. A -- Shall be comparable in appearance to the architecture of the on-site proposed now structures. -- Retention of Existhiq Nonconforming Uses The Agency is authorized to permit an existing use to remain in an . existino building in decent, safe, and sanitary condition, which use does not conform to the provisions of this Plan, provided that such use Is generally compatible with the developments and uses in the Project Area. The owner of such a property must be willing to enter into a Participation Agreement and agree to the Imposition of such reasonable restrictions as are necessary to protect the development and use of the Project Area. The Agency is also authorized to permit an existing use in an existing building not In decent, safe, and sanitary condition, which use does not conform to the provision of this Plan, provided that such buildings are rehabilitated to a decent, safe and sanitary condition, as determined by the Agency, and provided that such a use is generally compatible with development and uses In the Project Aren. The nwnnr of nurlt it property must be willing to enter into a Participation Agrowntiia ittirl agree to the imposition of such reasonable restrictions as are necessary to protect the development and use of the Project Area. —33— .a' I _- incompatible Uses No use or structure which by reason of..appearance, traffic, smoke, glare, noise, odor, or similar factors would be incompatible with the surrounding areas, .structures or uses shall be permitted in any part of the Project Area. -• Subdivision or Consolidation of Parcels No parcels In the Project Area, including any parcels retained by a participant, shall be subdivided or consolidated without the prior approval of the Agency. -- Limitation of Building Density The number of buildings in the Project Area will be consistent with building Intensities permitted pursuant to existing or revised local zoning ordinances for the City of Huntington Beach and this Plan. ' -- Limitation on Type, Size and Height of Buildings The height, type and size of buildings shall be limited by applicable state statutes and local zoning, building, and other applicable codes and ordinances and this plan. Where u conflict exists between such local codes and ordinances and specific provisions of this Plan, the Plan shall supersede. All new buildings built within the Project Area shall complement the overall aesthetic and physical scale of the existing buildings within and adjacent to the Project Area. -- Open Space, Landscapinq and Parking An approximate amount of open space is to be provided in the Project Area as required by City codes and ordinances and the Plan. Within the Project Area, both public and private streets, public and private parking and private streets shall be provided for In each p p 9 p development consistent with or exceeding City codes and ordinances in effect from time to time and this Plan. In all areas sufficlent space, including open spaces, shall be maintained between buildings and structures to provide adequate light, air, and privacy. -_ Signs Signs which create hazards or unsightly appearances by protruding, overhanging, blinking, flashing, showing animation, or other such similar conditions shall not be permitted in this Project Area. The Agency shall permit only those signs necessary for Identification of buildings, promises, uses and products associated with the land parcel Involved. All signs shall be submitted to the Agency and the Citl•, as appropriate, for review and approval. -14� -- Nondiscrimination and Nonsagregation There shall be no discrimination or segregation based upon age, race, sex, color, creed, religion, marital status, national origin, or ancestry permitted in the sale, lease, sublease, transfer, use, occupancy, tenure, or enjoyment of property in the Project Area. -- Employees and Contract Awards from the Community Contractors and others engaged in construction and rehabilitation activities in the Project Area shall be encouraged to hire and train the maximum number of employees and trainees from within the community consistent with the objectives of this Plan. Likewise, where feasible, the Agency shall make distinct efforts to award contracts to business concerns which are located In, or substantially owned by persons residing in, the Project Area if they meet requirements stipulated by the Agency and this Plan. -- Minor Variations Under exceptional circumstances, the Agency Is authorized to permit minor variations from the limits, restrictions, and controls established by this Plan. In order to permit such minor variations, the Agency must determine thatt -- The strict application of the provisions of the Plan would result In practical difficulties or unnecessary hardships inconsistent with the general purpose and Intent of this Plan. -- There are exceptional circumstances or conditions applicable to the property or to the Intended development of the property which do not ganarally apply to other properties having the some standards, restrictions and controls. -• Permitting a minor variation will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to the property or Improvements within or outside the Project Area. •- Permitting a minor variation will not be contrary to the objectives of this Plan. No such minor variation shall be granted which changes a basic land use or which permits substantial departure from the provisions of this Plan. In permitting any such minor variation, the Agency shall Impose such conditions as are necessary to protect the public health, safety, or welfare, and to assure compliance with the purposes of this Plan. Nondiscrimination and nonsegregation restrictions shall not be subject to minor variation. -25- No minor variation permitted by the. Agency shall be effective until conditional uses, variancas, or other zoning changes, If any, have been effectuated by the City to the extent necessary to obtain consistency with such minor variations permitted by the Agency. 3.5 Methods for Pro ect Financing 3.5.1 General Description of the Proposed Financing Method Upon adoption of this Plan by the City Council, the Agency, if It ' deems. appropriate, is authorized to finance this project with assistance from the City of Huntington Beach, Orange County, State 1� of California, Federal Government of the United States of America, any other public agency, donations, special assessment districts, property tax increments, interest revenue, income revenue, Agony-issued notes and bonds, loans from private institutions, the lease of Agency-owned property, the sale of Agency-owned property, or from any other sources of financing which are legally available and do not conflict with the objectives of the Plan. The City may supply advances and expand money as necessary to assist the Agency In carrying out this project. Such assistance shall be on terms established by an agreement between the City of Huntington Beach and the Huntington Beach Redevelopment Agency. 3.5.2 Tax Increments Tax increment financing may not be the only source of funding for the Redevelopment Project. However, the project assessed valuation base will be established in accordance with state law as described herein. Any tax increments will be Wad to defray project expenses to the extent the Increment by Itself or from the We of tax allocation bonds allows. Ail taxes levied Ton taxable property within the Maln-Pier Redevelopment Project Area each year by or for the benefit of the State of California, County of Orange, City of Huntington Beach, any district, or other public corporation (hereinafter sometimes called "taxing agencies") after the effective date of the ordinance approving this Redevelopment Plan, shall be divided as follows: -- That portion of the taxes which would be prcduced by the rate upon which the tax Is levied each year by or for each of said taxing agencies upon the property in the redevelopment project as shown upon the assessment roll used in connection with the taxation of such property by such taxing agency, last equalized prior to the effective date of such ordinance, shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid into the funds of the respective taxing agencies as taxes, by or for said taxing agencies, on all ether property are paid (far the purpose of allocating taxet, levied by or for any taxing ayency or agencies -16- which did not include the territory of the project on the effective date of such ordinance but to which such territory is annexed or otherwise Included after such effective date, the assessed roll of the County of Orange lost equalized on the effective date of said ordinance shall be used in determining i the assessed valuation of the taxable property In the project on r said effective date); and That portion of said levied taxes each year in excess of such amount shall be allocated to and when collected shall be paid into a special fund of the Agency tn pay the principal of and Interest on bonds, loans, monies advanced to, or indebtedness (whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise) incurred by the Agency to finance or refinance, in whole or In part, this redevelopment project. Unless and until the .total assessed ? value of the taxable property'in the project exceeds the total assessed value of the toxablo�property in the project as shown on the last equalized assessment roll, all of the taxes levied and collected upon; the taxable property In the project shall be paid Into the funds of the respective taxing agencies. When said bonds, loans, advances and indebtedness, If any, and Interest thereon, have been paid, all monies thereafter received from taxes upon the taxable property In the project shall be paid into the funds of the respective taxing agencies as taxes on all other property are paid. -• That portion of taxes discussed in this Subsection are hereby Irrevocably pledged for the payment of the principal of and interest on the advance of monies, or making loans, or the Incurring of any Indebtedness, (whether funded, refunded, assumed, or otherwise) by the Agency to finance or refinance in whole or in part the Main•Pier Redevelopment Project. •- The Agency is authorized to make such pledges as to specific advances, loans, and Indebtedness as appropriate In carrying out the project, subject to the limitations on allocation of taxes, dRbt creation, and bonded Indebtedness contained in this . I Subsection. 3.5.3 Issuance of Bonds end Notes The Agency may Issue bonds or notes when a determination has been made that such financing is appropriate and feasible. Such bonds or notes shall be Issued only after the Agency has determined that funds are, or will but available to repay principal and Interest when due and payable. In any case, the issuance of bonds or notes shall be subject to the limitations stipulated below. Neither the members of the Agency, nor any persons executing the bonds are liable personally on the bonds by reason of their Issuance. -ly- The bonds and Other obligations of the Agency are not a debt of the City, the State, nor are any of its political subdivisions liable for them, nor in any event, shall the bonds or obligations be payable out of any funds or properties other than those of the Agency;-and such bonds and other obligations shall so state on their face. The bonds do not constitute an Indebtedness with the meaning of any constitutional or statutory debt limitation or restriction. 3.5.4 Loans and Grants ' Any other loans, grants, or financial assistance from the United States, or any other public or private source will be utilized if available as the Agency deems apt*opriate to its corporate purposes. 3.5.5 Relief of Financial Burdens The Agency may In any year during which It owns property in o redevelopment project pay directly to any city, county, city and county, district, Including, but not limited to, a school district, or other public corporation for whose benefit a tax would have been levied upon such property had it not been exempt, an amount of money In lieu of taxes. The Agency may also pay to any taxing agency with territory located f within the Project Area other than the City, any amounts of money which in the Agency's determination Is appropriate to alleviate any financial burden or detriment caused to such taxing agency by the project. j 3.' 6 FlnenclaLimitations ! Consistent with Sections 33333.2 and 33334.2 of the California Community Redevelopment Law, the following limitations are imposed on this Plan. •- Taxes as defined in Section 33670 of the California Community Redevelopment Law shall not be divided and shall not be allocated to the Agency during any one fiscal (tax) year except by amendment of this Plsn, In excess of $292500000. -- No loans, advances, or Indebtedness to finance, in whole or In � part, the Redevelopment Project and to be repaid from the allocation of those taxes described in the beforementioned Section 33670 shall be established or incurred by the Agency beyond 20 years from the date of adoption of this Plan by the City Council unless such time limitation is extended by amendment of this Plan. However, such loans, advances, or Indebtedness may be repaid over a period of time longer than such time limit. -- Without an amendment of this Plan, the amount of bonded Indebtedness swerved by tax increments which the Agency shall have outstanding at any one time shall not exceed $22,500,000. -18- � -- Not less then 20 percent of all taxes which are allocated to the Agency pursuant to Section 33670 shall be used by the Agency for the purposes of Increasing and Improving the community's supply of housing for persons and families of low or moderato income, as defined In Hea►►.h and Safety Code Section 41056 and vary low income households as defined in Section 41067, unless one of the following findings are made: •- That no need exists in the community, the provision of which would benefit the Project Area to improve or Increase the supply of housing for persons and families of low or moderate Income or very low Income households; or t -- That some stated percentage less than 20 percent of the taxes which are allocated to the Agency pursuant to Section 33670 Is sufficient to meet such housing need; or That a substantial effort to meet low and moderate Income housing needs in the community Is being made, and that this effort, including the obligation of funds currently available fcr } the benefit of the community from state, local and federal sources for low and moderate Income housing alone or In combination with the taxes allocated, under this section, Is equivalent In Impact to the funds otherwise required to be set aside pursuant to this section. The City Council of the City shall consider the need that can be reasonably foreseen because of displacement of persons of tow or moderate Income or very low income households from within or adjacent to the Project Area, because of Increased employment opportunit;esq or becausR of any other direct or indirect result of implementation of the Redevelopment Plan. -19- Exhibit "A" •yr�iliY�iir r rip►■ `,� wrr r rrrr r■e r s�r w>w■»r Oro w i • LLJ s . A F rwrrrwr�rrw .� uj 53, uj cr- LLJ 1 r rr�r■ r rrr�rrwir�rrnrr+rrrr 7 NOW ). 1 f 1 i _20_ • Exhibit 9 ' IXGAL nl:SCRi PTION MAIN-PiliR Rlihl:Vlil.ovmI:NT iwan1iCr AREA That portion of Iluntinpton Bench, County of Orange, State of California as shown on a map recorded in Hook 3, page 36 at Miscellimcous Maps in the Office of the County Recorder of said County described as follm.s: Beginning at the centerline intersection of Pacific Coast Ilighway and Lake Street shown as Ocoan Avenue and first Street respectively on said mentioned map; thence along the centerline of Pacific Coast Highway South 48° 21' 42" East 37.5 feet to the intersection with the southwesterly extension of the southeast line of Lake Street; thence along said mentioned extension South 410 38, 18" Nest 50 feet to the True Point of Beginning, said point being distant Southeast 48 21 ' 42" East 1655 feet along the southwest line of Pacific Coast Highway to the intersection with the southwesterly extension of the northwest line of Sixth Street; thence continuing South 410 38' 18" Wcst 525 feet more or less along said extension to Uhe Iligh Tide Line of the Pacific Ocean; thence northwesterly 910 fee.: more or less along said Iligh Tide Line to a line parallel with and 35 feet southeasterly wns.tired at right angles from the southwesterly extension of the line of Main Street as shoim on said Mjp of Iltuttington ltcacli; thence along said mentioned parallel line South 410 38' 18" West 1470 feet to n line parallel with and (in feet southwesterly, measured at right angles from the southwesterly end of the Illuitington I►each Municipal Pier; thence North 480 21' 42" Kest 145 feet along said parallel line to n line parallel with and 3: feet northwesterly measured at right angles, from the southwesterly extension of the northwest line of Mzin Sti•ev*. ; thence No•-th 410 38' 18" East 1470 feet to the Iligh Tide Line of the Pacific Ocean,. ` thence northwesterly 6(;0 feet more or less along said Iligh Tide Line to the i southwesterly extension of the northwest line of Sixth Street; thencd along said extension and northwest line of Sixth Street North 410 38' 18" East 1035 feet more 7 or less to the intersection with the northeast line of Walnut Avenue, being GO feet in width, 30 feet either side of centerline, said point being distant North 410 3R' 18" Fast along skid northwest line 510 feet from the southwest line of I'aciric Coast Highway; thence along said northeast line of Walnut Avenue South 480 21' 42" Bast 1330 feet to an angle point in said line, said point also being ' an the southeast line of Second Street being 60 feet in width, 30 feet either side of centerline; thence continuing along said northeast line South 100 09' 04" [last 414 feet to the southeast line of Lake Street; thence along said southeast line South 410 381 18" hest 254 feet to.* the Truc Point of Beglnring. ........_ ... .........- _.....� ...+rwr.w...r.-MAY/yy.r.,..+n.. 1 R'►ar.^ '.... 'y .... vim....a..v. . ......... . ..� ... .... .... .,r... • r � i ATTACHMENT " 7Z" Lf.GAL DESCRIPTION' MAIN -- PIER MWEVE-1- )PIMENT PROJECT AREA PROJECT AAfE'NDMENT 01 A parcel of land situated partially in Sections 10, 11, 12, 13 , 14 , Township 6 south, flange 11 west, San Bernardino base and meridian, County of Orange, State of California. Said parcel being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of section cornero, Sections 11, 12 , 13, and 14 , thence south 00 40 ' 00" east 13-'0. 00 feet to a point; • thence south 890 43' 00" went 1955. 76 feet to a point; thence north 00 43' 15" west 1350.04 feet to a point; thence south a9° 43' 00" west 670. 00 feet to a Pont; thence north 00 00' 11" west 2640. 00 feet to a point; thence north 890 58' 15" west 262.10 feet to a point; thence south 00 00 ' 00" east 294 . 10 feet to' a point; thence north 890 57' 13" west 575. 15 feet to a point; thence south 41° 38 ' 18" west 419. 76 feet to a point; thence south 48° 2" 42" east 190.00 feet to a point; thence south 410 38 ' 18" west 1595. 00 feet to a point; thence north 480 21 ' •12" west 5420. 00 feet to a point; t::cnce south 410 38 ' 50" west 714 .00 feet to a point; thence .� south 460 30' 00" east 5628. 00 feet to a paint; thence north 410 38' 18" east 990.00 feet to a point; thence south 480 21' 42" east 1330.00 feet to a point; thence south 100 09' 04" east 414 . 00 feet to a point; thence south 410 38 ' 1R" west 690.00 feet to a point; thence south 520 54 ' 19" east 4618. 08 feet to a point; thence north 0° 40' 00" west 1947.92 feet to a point; thence north 89° :16 ' 56" east409.56 feet to a point; thence north 00 40 ' 00" west 2029.66 feet to a point; thence south 890 37 ' 06" west 489. 56 feet to a point; thence south 00 40' 00" east 50.00 feet to the point of Beginning. AlOf 4 ' NEGATIVE DECLARATION MAIN-PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENT'NO, 1 i'. 1i 1 • CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT } P.O.Box 190 • Huntington 8"Ch,CA.92MS #n• i..• r►�now 10 Tel: (714)53&6271 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Fee - $115.00 FOR CITY USE ONLY City of •Huntin ton Beach Date 1►n�l scant Nest for za Agent Received: / -$.3 Project • 14umbers ND, 83-15 ;2000 .Main.Street Department of origin: . _.._..ram,___.... Mailing Address H.C.D. �7114). ;536-5zT1. Other APplicati one 'a ` Te7eprione 7 peirmit- Numbers s: hrormrty .tXiner. :r Nailing Address Te ep one 1.0 'P o i,ect,silformation `(please attach plot 01an and submit p otograp s of. s eat property) . 1 . 1 -•Wature-of. Pro eats Give complete description of the proposed Project. .. r ; ` Expansion of 'redevelopment area--expansion area covered by t Negative Declarations 82-41, 80-39, 76-117 .1 . 2 Locakion- of Pko�jects (Address, nearest street intersections) ' See Attached Maps 1 .3 a Axles''or's r Aa cel Ntsirlb er: A-BD-EV-4A 1 . 4 Wh.jr is the present zoning on the property? See Attached Zoning Alaps 1 . r) What is the surrounding land use to the: North 'South - East _ • 'n1Cs3k - �` - - I 1.6 If the project is commercial or industrial give a complete description -of activities and other pertinent information including but not limited to estimated employment per shift <} and any potential hazardous materials which may be used, etc. :w N/A ;a it I 1.7 If the project is residential, indicate number,• types and size of units and associated facilities. N/A 'pro3evt:ia knikiiutional, 3ndii4te this ma or gunction,.: estt tat aiployment per shift and maximum occupancy. N/A i 1.9. Project .'land area (acres) 1Vxaber of parking spaces• •N/A 1;.'10 Square feet of building area N/A Number of •flooks N/A j 1. 11 Height o� tallest' 'structure involved in the project 2.6 Environmental Setting nra� iiiiat c+ and Flood Control {{� P l eant., deser I be how 6n-site drainage will be accommoda te'd.. '. N/A 3 7 -2- t :.! ' . laincl Form .0 Is t by sitt, presently graded? N/A b) Indicates the gross cubic yards of gradinq proposed , the acres of land to be qraded the amount. of earth to be transported on the s to , and the amount of earth to be transported off the site c) What will be the maximum height and grade of cut or f.iii after trading is completed? N/A 2. 3 soils a) Type of soils on the subject site? (Submit soils report if available) . N/A 2. 4 Vegetation a) Ai*tiach a main indicating the location, type and size 'of trees iocated• on the site. Indicate below the :number, type and size •of trees to be removed as a result of the project: N/A 2.S Water Quality a) Does. any portion of the :project abort or encroai:h:on beaches, ` estuaries, bays, tidelands, or inland water areas? b) Describe how the project will effect any body of water. • N/A 2.6 Air`nuality A*) 'If the project is industrial.,. describe..and list air, ... pollution sources and quantity and types 'of pollutants emitted'as a result of the project. N/A 2.7 Noise. a) M%sc-rihc, any adjacent off-site noise sources (i .r. , : air fxi r t n, i ndtin t ry, freeways) . !�) ,W11.11 iio i itv will hr produced by, the pro jrct?, If ava i Lablt! , I _ ple.1140-syivr, noise levels in decible measurement. and. t}�E�ic:•.11, Limc7 distribution" when noise will be produced: N/A -3_ s' r Now will noise produced by the project compare with existing noise levels? N/A , .'. .R Tra f f it- Approximately how much trarfic: will be generated by the project: (check one) 0-50 vehicular trips per day 50 •- 2S0 vehicular trips per day 2'50. - 500, vehicular tr3.ps per day over. 500 vehicular trips per day L 3.0•. Public Services and Facilities i .. 3. 1' 'Water a) will the project require installation or replacement of new water lines? L Please_.estiMste .the daily volume in 5�allons: requirred' to ', serve the project. <.,. ;r i2 ?Sewer. . a) Will .the piroject require installation or. it©placement .of + new 'sewer lines? N A t t` b). Plcase: indioate the approximate amount of sewage generated ty from the project. y 4 N/A 3. 3 Sol id` Waste a xf tihQ ro isc s industrial, d sc i te r be the t o and P jyP �• amount (pounds/day) of solid waste generated by the 'p'rojc4cti. ' N/A 4 .0 Social u'lat'ion Diisplacemant will , an r4widential occ nt any s be 'displaced by the project !i) tk�tii•r(lie. hrli-fly' the type of buildings or 'improvements to • be`'domol i shiM by the project. , e: ..q_ 1 5.0 Mitigating Measures 5. 1 Are there measures included in the project which may conserve nonrenewable resources (e.g. electricity, gas, water) ? Please describe. N/A 5.2 Are there measures included in the project which would protect or enhance flora and fauna? Please describe. N/A 5.3 Are there measures proposed in the design of the project to reduce noise pollution? Please describe. N/A 5. 4 Are;xhere measures proposed in the design 'of the project (e.g. architectural treatment' and .landecaping) wnich..have been-coordinated with design of the existing community to minimize visual effect? please describe. N/A S.5 Are',thememeasures.`proposed in the design of the project to redcice .water pollution? Please describe. N/A 5:5 Are there measures proposed which would reduce air pollution? • List any' Air' Pollution Control District equipment qu•reired. N/A 5.7 'Are ,th.ere measures or facilities designed into the project to facilitate 'resoui-ce recovery and/or energy conservation (e' g.• solar heating, special insulation, etc. )? Please describe. N/A 6.0 Alternatives 6. 1 Are there alternatives to the project which may result in 'a lesser adverse environmental effect? Please explain all project alternatives on nit attached sheet. 1: hereby crert i fy Ilia the information herein is true and accurate to tho hest of my knowledge. Signaturedr . g DateFiled LUlBIT "A" LEGAL DESCRIPTION MAIN PIER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA PROJECT AMENDMENT #1 A parcel of land situated partially in Sections 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, Township 6 south, Range 11 west, San Bernardino base and meridian, County of Orange, State of California. Said parcel being more particularly described as follows: Beginning at the intersection of section corners, Sections 11, 12, 13, and 14, thence south 00 40' b0" east 1320.00 feet to a point • thence south 890 43' 00" west 1955.76 feet to a point; thence ; north 00 43' 15" west 1350;04 feet to a point; thence south• 89° 43' 00" went 670.00 feet to a point; thence north 0° 00' 11" west �2640.00 feet to a point; thence north 890 58 ' 15" west 262.10. feet- to a 'point; thence south 0, 00' 00" east 294.10 feet to a point;,, ' thence ,north 89° 57' 3.3'' west 375.15 -feet''to a point; thence south C,'I 41° 38' 18" west 419,'76 feet to a paint; thence south 489 21. A'2 w eaact' 190.00 'feet to a point; :thence south 41° 38' '18"' w' 1595:00 �feot .t i' l thence - north 418° 211 540rfr eet' to' a . �. .;' point; ` thance so"uth 410 38' •50" `west 714.00 feet to a point, ..hence. south,•46° '30' 60" east 6628.00 feet to a' point; thence ',noxth ;1° -38' 18" east 990.00 feet to' a point; thence south 480 21' '42" 'eaet.- ._i 1'330.00 feet to a point; thence south 100 09' 04" east 414 .00 `feet. -to a 'point; thence south 410 38 ' 18" west 690.00 feet to, a point; thence south 520 54' 19" east 4618. 08 feet to a point; thence `north ,0° 40'. 00" west 1947.92 feet to a point; thence north 89° 361 •56" east 4$9.5d fee' t 'to a point; thence north 00 40' 00" west 2029.66 feet to'a point; thence south 890 37' 06" west 419.56 feet 'to* a point; thence south 0°. 40' 00" east 50.00 feet to the son of point , Beginning. i 1 ! F I GURL 2' 113M ..•y. I: s. 1 I 0 N A 1. 1 ? F. 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(tl_ ! 1��.` I:�• I 1 r,r. �f, .�'� !M p3,r• N3 n •1 � ( I PRIM j ! � i p �r��' • . ••. ...1 - I NI I NI fit RI C�-f. iRI I 1 1 Nt f 1 as� ►' >.�4a MI-A-0 r toll-Aro'_�•� . lit. ! \Y _•'IWi.t!'wM..' �I• .. �. r � ' A ONx RAVIO tC�� -� .ti,,,\ ,C1 .j�• \� tell j� ` ' ` I C ' \���• t'•']L `\ \.`�1ai1,•1.••i ✓R w � � ♦1 a1 i••I '1 r• r( ••1 1. -1 '; M2-0 N•1(;1i1C X All ,N., % 1 , J i CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS 1. BACKGROUND Redevelopment Agency 1. Applicant Huntington Beach 2. Address 2000 Main Stteet, HuntkaWh Hea , Ch 92948 Telephone erectLocation See Attached M3 s 5. Project Title/Description expansion ve agcaent area 6. Date May 12, 1983 II. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: (Explanations of all "Yes" and "Maybe" answers are required on attached sheet). 1. Ph sical Environment: Will the project have a significant impact on the physical environment wItE respect to: a) hydrology, b) air quality, c) geology, d) flora and fauna, e) noise, f) archaeological/historical. Yes _._.y Maybe No Other jL 2. •Impact of• Enviro_nment�`on'Protect: . Will. the project be subject to impacts .from the surrounding environment? .e., natural environment; manmade environment. Yes Maybe 'No X 3. ' Im ac`ts an Public Services: Will the 'project .hare a significant impact;upon,"or re- suit in a need, . for a new or altered government service in any of the following areas: 'fire, police, ,schools, parks or other governmental agencies. 'Yes X Maybe No 4, Im acts on,`Traffic Cfrculationi , Will project.-.result' in substantial, vehiculir.:.move ment,o�mpact surrounding circulation system,. or increase traffic,hazard? ; Yes,,,, N iybe ,No ..�. 5. W l l ;the; project `ri;sul+t in a;ssiibst`antial:,al ter' ' ion nr. have a neg�itive affect""on the',ezi•sting: -land enerOhtil i ties$ 'natural resources, = �: human Health? Yes Maybe 'No :X 6. . Other potential.,environmental impacts-not discussed above (see a"ttached' sheet). ..a III. . OTHER. RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES AND/OR PERSONS -CONTACTED See Att"ached O Not Applicable IV. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE: 1. Will project degrade quality of environment? Yes Maybe No 2. Will project achieve short-term goals to the disadvantage of long-term environmental goals? Yes Maa•be No X 3. Does the project have impacts which are indiVidually limited but cumulatively considerable? Yes Maybe No ,�:� A 4. Will the project adversely affect human beings either. directly or indirectly? -� Yes Maybe No X V. DETt0,INATION (XI Negative'Declaration -� ( ) Negative Declaration lifth Mitigation ( } Environmental Impact Report 7,&a. WE s'�"'��' ,,. .__. SIGNATURE EP : QQQ ;l t } t [Balm L , xim _-A Elm g�� � 9 E,�� SARA,,�„: ,1 �. ED fi �`a. Q nwhad 4�is s 7i�s s rei s i t�i a�ci�i�a�i si s a�i i aid zYisting Main-Piet Project Area i MAIM-PIER-P ANENWENT tt4. 1 1 `t I y The proposed project is the expansion of the Main-Pier redevelopment area to include approximately 350 acres between Goldenwest Street and Beach Boule- vard (Downtown Specific Plan Area) and 27.5 acres at Beach Boulevard and Atlanta. The proposed expansion will not in itself constitute any environ-. mental impacts. All future development in the expanded area will comply with existing zoning; therefore, no increases to density or intensity will occur as.a result of the proposed expansion. There are some environmental issues within the Specific Plan area; however, these have been addressed in the Downtown Specific Plan EIR (No. 62-2). The half block area depicted on Attachment B was not included in the Specific 1 Plan Area or. atccompanying EIR. Because. these blocks border the downtown.:area, they are ideally situated .to act as additional buffer between the, office/com- meecial uses of the downtown and the existing residential communities. The Specific .Plan recommended some .changes in this area; however, because these are not propased• to be implemented at this time, no environmental impacts are expected to occur. The area;at-Beach and Atlanta ,is currently developed as an apartment complex. and.a Neighborhood. sha ping center. ,The apartment complex .received,.a negative: :';declaration. (No. 82-41� last year. The commercial, area was 'developed prior, to ,theadoption of.. CEQA; therefore, there is no; existing environmental docu-, nentation on this site. In the shopping area, future development is expect" to'6,ntist 'of..commercial rehabilitation only. Because no:new construction will occur, this project is -exempt under CEQA Section 15101, Class 1. In -summary, the majority of the area within the .p.roposed.'redevelopment e3:pan- ; sion-has been covered in previous envieonmental '.documentation. Under CEQA Section•15067, "where an EIR or Negative Declaration has been.prepa'red, no additional.' EIR'need be prepared." In the remaining area, no significant changes will occur; therefore, no additional environmental review will be ; required. 6I 1 i 4 El E Dc[7 D D '~IU-1 rd El E�daD m E®El _ N -�3f_3C-1QC= �. ..� E�EEElSE3[11 DDDEI r, 41 C �1F- El ".I IN =lf DO i ago- 161 I 1 •SENDER,Complete items t ?.3,and 4. •SENDER:Complete items 1 2,3,and 4 Add yow addtess�rt the"RETURN TtY'ttpaco Add yow eddross Irt thro"RETURN TO"specie on revorss. �t+ on reveres. _ }� (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) x (tAN9tILTP06TifASTER Ft)fi PEES) 1'1IIbwi ngservice G regcated(check a el hollowing service b tequesterd(eteceic one) • J Show to whom and date dciivcrod...«.....«....- Show to wham and date delivered..»...w .». _..t ❑Show to whom.date.and address of delivery.. —C ❑SI•ow to wbwat,date,and addtw of da(ivwy.. •.,..0 :•❑RESTRICTED DELIVERY t.❑AESTAICTEDDELIVEItY J (The errreterd ieWryfit it tk errd is addres is (no►ru krd as wq f t it C"Od As OiAwim rr ' rAr arum nrrerFt)tk) Ae arum^mrf/r TOTAL A TOTAL a.ARTf(L[ADORE-9m To: 1 ARnOU Aoa MMO TO: x Blanche A. Wood y Norm Worthy 122 Main St., H.B. 92648 801 13th St., H.B. 92F48 x I. TTti Of aERYICEr❑��nW ART1ClE rs�Mttrrt A.©fa OF SUtY1CtQtssiUrrED ARttM MONO ❑R Lit>taE» Mnfsao ❑cot+ 462917 ( c9tx"t Tres C 3 C W 462922 aaratas•'A1L ❑umss sate. (Alwaye obtain slgnalLre of addresHse or agent) (Ahotsys obtain sIgnstuts of sddxsaaes or sq#ttt) I have received the ankle described above. I have receiv the an It described above • SIGN E ❑ Addressee ❑ Au sgtat SIGNAL ❑ Add dtoriesd sgeat eAttt EW anrY[RT L OATI of T .roar !.ADartsaatraAooResafO.b✓ ' I`• •^ L see tabjr fa eti: . •. ^� , '� 7.talAata TO 0"11,01 aECAWE: a arMLOTEl a ` I. 7"u rt►:aECAuear 71�[tim�rrie jr F•iK~� at •Sf NDEM Comptate items 1 Z.3,and A. Z 3.and d. Add your adaress fn the"RETURN To" + hDEFR Complete ddr s 1. "RETURN � onrs.erse, � � � AddyosxaddtaiaktltteTO"eQaCe tt on(averae. _ ' (CONSULT Posm"Tan FOR FEES) R (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) t lowing vcr*e is requested(check one). t,�olbwing service is requested(cheep ooe), tG Show to whom and date dtlivcred....-...»....,.,.. ,_ ! to Show to whom and date delivered »•»•• ---a' ❑Show to whorm date,am address or delivery" ,.mot ❑Shaw to whom.date,and address of"ivory- --f v.❑ RESTRICTED DELIVERY _� i.❑ RESTRICTED DELIVERY --C (Me eatrrerd dtG.rry jer It tAvF d it d11+Ma so (11ie aunrred de/Mq/er 1r eAeq d U PUMAw Or Ike arum mwol fee) rAe mum?ft-dx* TOTAL L�. TOTAL 11 — 3 AltytC4t AOOREaiEO TDt T.AK=1 AZ;57C[ ZIO: x Frank Cracchiolo Allen Nelson 19712 Quiet Bay Lane. , H.B. 92648 114 P.G.H. H.B. 92648 a A A TTy�yrraee of bErsvtCttr ARTtcu NWet:EA a. MR of stltvsc[r ARTKLe tuMasrt $CE1Dttn PD o psuE)CODtKD 462918 E tMFZ DO ❑tsturso ❑Q ❑COD � �COITtFED ❑CDO 462929 111011ESa MAt1 0a1mn Mas (Always ablatn slpnature or address"or agent) (Atwaye obtain elgnattue of addrsaayere or agent) I have received the aricle 4escnbed above. I have tvxived ttu uticle described above. S A ❑ draue.001�@)AutbmUcd ageat SIGNAIURE ❑ A euee sgatt L 1 A � OF LryMRT �, 'r�pitalAnr( f~ crC ��lt E rOeikARK .+ 3 �?- gib, e.ADoWmae'a AaoREis,o.b n,va►04 �'�.; e,AOOREttb n ADCs=(Ab✓eRrr+"+) ` F.ttrM OU To CTLIVER KCAU114 7a tt urwyYU•a 7.UKANATO Bl MRtrECAUM, to q rE r ""ass ,�* o SENDER:ComplelO learns 1S 2.3,and 4. " •SENDER:Complete Items 1 Z 3,and 4. •ra Add your address N1 the"AETURN TO"spare Add your address art the"RETURN TO"space on tevem. on revorse. (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOn FEES) t•'1le Wowing service is requested(check ante). 1.TbS*Ilowing service is requested(check ore). ' IB Show to whom and date delivered........,»...»... ..._C XShow to whom and date delivered._...._....... D Show to whom.date.and address of delivery.. —0 D Show so whom.date.and addrem of delivery.. r•❑ RESTRICTED DELIVERY 2.D RESTRICTED DELIVERY(Th r..0 rs,r t res trideg d fiK)ler Is deFgod It additim Is (l edet�l frr It rAer*ht eddir(oR M TOTAL f___ TOTAL ; t<ART=1 Aoott rim to: i AR(1r1.E AooRLUD TO: Bob Terry Clyde C. Westmoreland 122 5th St. , H.D. 9?648 2249 Humboldt St. , Los Osos 9340 x . f.TYPE Of stl{Y at M7101.111 NUM08R a t TYPE F ttEtsVKW AATI=NtAlMZ 11FIO Q 462927 eels °D drO@ ❑QMEE:MAL a ElEXPArss MAIL 462921 (Always obtain signah n of addresses or agent) (Alrrsys obtain slgnattln of addressee or event) i have received the article docn d above. i have jeceived the article descrtbed above $10 ❑Add f] AwWd agent SIG D Add Aut agent s A t �� r` OEM"__Y �•tOa: �.r�� R aELYiJtf PD{ L ADVdAM An=ft(d yrMa+M, r-rZ3+f +► a ADORC99M AWRpa(o+br 4 - •�� Y.UNAtN a TO L1OM"seCAUetr IL 64"- Vk"� MAW TO DWYE.R 114CAUst = CCGII IJVS- YS r SENom Complete hems 1 4 3,rued 4. aFW" Ado mplete Items 1 2.3,and 4. Add your address�(1 iQ"RETURN TO"S fssa d your addnaln the"RETURN TO"VACO to on(avartsa ion(evrrae. (CONf*ULT POSTMASTER RM IFi % tiLT Pt1stMASTiER FOR FEEl3) t.TM following service is t quested(Cftsclt o1 service Is requested(chxk one). ❑Show to whom and date deliverdham and date delivered».-...»--- _ 0 ❑show to whorl,date.and addrueaordelivsr7» .....A hom,date,and address ordelivery.. ...0 r,(]RESTRICTED DRLIVE.RYr. CTED DELIVERY .._C (17k rernktrl ddtK JFr fr eAe#tei M etAdW"Al l(At rratirted A/ rYM I{p•• /[�7fle is eAer=rd IA edrueb4 it tAr RfYnl frkfiWAT , TOTAL 2 TOTAL 3.ARn=ADOR=O TQ L AM?=AOCR"=Tot .» Harvey D. Pease t. Noirw Nelson 114 P.C.H. H.D. 92648 P.O. Box 783, San Diego 92112 L TYPE OF ttEtsvtcslr pirrICIA HUSI MI a.TYPE of SERYIca: 0TICLE KINKA b(A1* 19na [30A ao rD3C� 7�[0 ❑wsumo 462930 pON 462928 �+ ❑,:Ua AL ❑Ea►AEss MAY. ain sipnowty of addresstte or*"M) (tormys obtain slgnahtre of addresses or agent) the article rani above. _ 1 have received the article described above. D � Aushorisad apart SIGNATURE D Aderessm D Authorited ag_nt �+ � 7� re or oEIN Y P�eTOWN 6 1982 e z L ADORMUSAoaaesitc�+yr�r•uvr►, 8 e.AccAtsst:.*sAtloREasto•nv�r•�*+� ice. r. � :� �+t��? T.UNs,M,a TO Oil1YER"CAUM •716 :. r.UKA1"toDat. "SICAIM 70.tMKOTIEs. WOWS �Mrr:�Ltt �� 9 M `y I f ' SENout.Complete Rams 1,2.3.and 4. O BTCFIDER:C plate items 1.2,3.and d. r Add your address in the"RETURN TO"spaco x A on «*&ess M iM"RETURN Tt7'tspMos r on reverse. (CONSUI.T POSTMASTER"A FMA (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) t.•� lowing service is requested(chuck oao). r >.1I rfollowing service is requested(check one} ....I //�� Show to whom and d+te deliverwl..».•..«..-.•..» Show to whom and cat:delivered..._......... ❑Slaw w wham,date.and address of driivary.. -.-� ❑Show to whom,datr,and address of delivery. —C t (] RESTRICTED DELIVERY --F t•❑ litemiGTEDDELIVERY -t ( �trittrJddlrtgjttkdA1dM6"�""k VAe rrstrkred dtliw fir u ekerYrd in addfaas b ,Ile rrtim t r[r(rt Ire the"fum t C""ftr.� TOTAL TOTAL S ARTICLE Aovns=Tea 3.AaMU Atx7NMW T* Ronald Mase Main St. Saloon It Emporium, Inc. 1779 Whittier Ave. , C.M. 92627 117 Main St. , H.B. 92648 * r.Tyra OF restvtCst amour tLUtECtil A TYFa of samsca: ARTICLR Nuataat ram []erttmee D0eo►sTeaeo p Lrrs�LLm CEATlFvLD ❑Coo 462934 eaTlFr D 462912 ❑0MEsa MAX ❑Ex►REss�❑coe ' "1011 a obtain slpnature of addresses or agent) (Always obtain slpnetttrs of address+W sp6M) i have received the article described above 1 ha received the article described aMave• SIGNATURE ❑ Addresser G Authorised a�t SIONA RE ❑ ` moo J 1 t �� •i: /•. ' a' CAT11 OF Dtumv FORTKam ti ►. a OATL OF OEtM11T LL Aso►+ SK"ADmEse(r-t.t/n+—des) ' .j I' s Aaa►tmw-s A:AREw(o+b tr iNZ r.uKaeL[TO taDtMx KCAYIat ra &MFLOTEE•s— r•ULtAeta TO trusvEll eECAtrael IMMALe a� Ll SENDER:Complete Items 1 2.3.and I. •SENDER.Con pule Hems 1,2,3,and♦. 9 Add your addrassSn the"RETURN TO"epaoe Add your address In the"RETURN TO"space x on reverse. !s on reversa. r � (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) � t. ng service Is requested(check oae). t. following ter.-Ice is requested(check one). Show!o whom and date dalivcrsd»...•....••...-- .._C Show to whom and date delivered........... Show to whom date.and address of delivery.. ❑ Show to wham,date,and address of delivery.. r,..0 t•❑ RESTRICTED DELIVERY t.❑ RESTRICTL•D DELIVERY (flbtemrrrnrdrMrt 1,wAtcAerrrd lit adbApeAP (Do rrurkred deliw�j fee it tAarpd!n"Whim is At rm^�eKr�t�� tAe nrrrn tereipf/tt.l TOTAL TOTAL �� X�--i--�M + 3.AAn"IAa`t:7txa:;,.DTLti a Homer Watkins ' Ahmad Abdelmuti 34832 Calle Fortuna Capistrano Bea . 101 Main St. , H.B. 92648 92624 a TYFii or:aRtaGar ARTICL!nuMam a. TYra F sERtncet ARTSCta IVXZER ❑ RED ❑murno orsTt" ❑coo 462935 a cERTrIEo p�eReD 462924 ❑uFwEssDatAR ❑[1 F11Ets YAIL (Always obtaM elpnature of eddtassee or spent) (Atwnys obtain signature of addressee or egem) 1 have received the article described above. I have received the article described above. SIGANATURE Add ❑ Authochtrd agent SIQNATURE ❑ Addm%w ❑ Authorized agrnt ` `, ! 1n' :z ;:. DATs or DELI :pr• ATE p�(�,�1tJYtAT lEGlyuyt - � r r r� 7 r.t T• ` t AOCt1t[MEn AOORti;7e(Arlj 1/ngr f ,• I ': rL AoartascE•s ACOftlia u*ri�r....,.n •' ::�•;-'� ;t � :V • �9a� •1 r.uNAsta TO DELM1111 eECAUSts TA�...aT&%: r.L%AMS TO D&MM eECAUIR: is sanlOYlL e ' 1WnAL5 C 3 F- .. � s a aGrLlt:ra:1,.N111tJ/tlea r.o1110 0 f.✓,e,ni+. 0 ftXDEA:Complete items 1.2,3,artd 4. i Add your uairesaIn the"RETURN TQ"space Add your address in kte"RETURN TO"space oa reverse ;= on reverse. (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) F (CONSULT POOTMAMM FOR FEM t.j?a*llowleg service is requested(Check wre). b llow�service it requested(d.Mk�)• �7J Show to whom and slate de?Iwrcd.........____ ; Show to whore stud date delivered..........-... - _-t ❑Show to whom.date.and address of delivery.. 4 ❑show tow date,and wdress or delivery- —0 Y.❑ REMWTED DELIVERY —� l.0 I�F-WRICTED ryDELIVERY (Ike mr,tcter dsi�rgjn it eAc=rR Mr allJba r : tr11*11d Min ja k e w*d Is salib r isAt oft M a4:rrvr�recut fiw) TOTAL !_ TOTAL t---_ s.ARMuaM LA+tTRU&ao«caata"at a Thomas Wilson Eleanor Draper 119 Main St. , H.B. 92648 121 Will St. , H.B. 92648 a.TWE of t;ETWIlt A#'"=ttuaua.-t 4. TIME of$!j4=9t AAn=uuutKn Ll tts+t�Eo ❑cuauw 462933 ORMriTEtiEo 0��� EXM[ta NArL cat twom CJ can 462932 a tc Air's rAa. A (Always Obtain signature of addrtuee or agent) (Always obtain signature of atfdressee or aQerrh 1 have received the article described above. I have nxeir the article dr�cnbed above. siaNATuRe ❑ Addre-- (3A thmipd gept SIGN ❑/A,,p_rrsaas ❑ Autharlud Wet a at atsra:rtT ,� .�1 t ; � ►.,t�a`�' t ?� � i � ` L�� !•.: � 1("it ,�� a AD..+astitsAOotwa�OaYvr+�r�.u�A 'r,/r• +•• � / .. 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Victor Terry 126 Main St., H.B. 92648 . 8877 Tulare St. , #E3110 H.B. 926 6 a rnE of W"Cat Aattcu atta KA a.PQ rnt of sea 1 Relax:rumen ❑`u,sr 0 WAMao q 624Q8 �Mtmn cos 462909 : A ❑cona] MAa.� © e obtain n signature (Ahvsya obtain signskn of 80reso+e or agent) (Always r b g un of addrseaee or egs+rtt) 1 htve rrccived t article described above. 1 bave received:be anick described above. SIMATURE ❑ Addres+ea ❑ Authorized sgut SIQMATURE ❑ Addressoo ❑ Authoti ed agent 01 rADOMUM a' 0A uTtAY RT a.AC�REaiGE<i A40KN AWlM(04If".ad) f�i1� 1+a•A,7 t.Uk*=to onjvtir{ta[M06CAWtt ra win%AS I , • d «Add your address iri the"RETURN Tt)"sleds •�`•••qdd y�,•n sddiese fn thti"RETURN TO"space on reverse. s! on reverse. (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR IEEE) R (coNSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) i•'�}ollctwin;service Is requested(check oue� $ i, allowing t-.;vice is requested(check one). Show b whom and date dtlivete/...»»..».«»« ..I Show to whom and date dalivered. .». ...«».. 13.9110w to whom,date,and addraa or d4vwr.• ❑Show to whom.date.and address 0f ddiverY.. _C t•❑RESTRIcrED DELIVERY --f a,Q KMRICTED DELIVERY --t (rr.r rra'rkrrd ddix /n&eAd.7d k*4birq s. (Ike mveirtrd deliftrry fie Jr rMzu!fa"V11 r,Ar tAt nrrarrrr rtreW j e� 00 MrIMI rrcrW fir.) TOTAL I TO k E !.AMXU AOCIMWW To: 3.ART&Ctf.At Oftl=M. Adel Zeidan Robert Pruitt �►�� 126 Main St. , H.B. 92648 2330 Shields Ave. , La Crescenta x LIEEXPAESS OF S vt;.er AX1 WE)atattat A a.TM OP Wi cEt MT1Ct!MUN# 7t astm pwsvroAQ62904 I��resst�tm❑eoe PlCV ►tee 0 cot 462911 MAL Otspatesys obtaln signature of addressee or&pent) (Always obtaln slgnature of addreaaut or agent) I have received the article descnbed sbovt. I have reaeiv th ankle described above &ft7tt11Tt!!tE n Addressee 0 Authorized s;cst SIONATUR A ranee ❑ Authorized age+at � o �/ R OAT[ POSTMAX [' OAT[ tSftsYpTr �. /pSTatAAK a Aroata +cs A artrue lour raw-•ter► s.Aaoacserra Aao&waa tag,v,ws� : 7.MtARS TO OEUMI tiCAUM 7a EYM rLOS 'a'{ F.L AI A To PEUVIER tfGusW-" ra,rAOt Y111 - ' R S"OER:Complete Items t Z 3.and 4. �{FSIEN Adod yours ddreulr the"RETURN TO"spa a �• arTt�rlets Items t 2.3,and 4. r� dd 1%4 x0essVIh'"RETURN TO"spa m r• (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) � �rs>a~.SULY POSTMASTER FOR PEES) r The rollowing service is requested(check oae).Ef Show to whom rAd date deli'erd..._.._. _ __.t $ g service is requested(check ones ❑Show sa whores.date,and address orwivery_ --e whom and datea.L7 RESTRICTED DELIVERY whom,dateasd addressddeliverr..(rllcrED DELimyatierrnrmihe�wrhK)jn b eAn7d Ar d!!ew rr TOTAL I____ TOTAL L ARTWLS AcrCOM-soTa O.C. Specialties Project #2 IL ARrt=A.00REss`OTa P.O. Box 725, H.B. 92648 a Totmtie Morris x 118 3rd St. , H.B. 92648 a.T"I uF WW=l ARncu M WI= 01d tassnDm © ' W 4. IYFA OF&"V10Er ARTIM IPJMRER Ocoa 460651 a>t"[° ©"" 462931 !aM[ta MALr TirtRO O Coo (Always obtain signature oI addreaaeo or agent) ods MAL I have received the article desenbed above. (Always obtaln stgnature of addressee or aqw) SIGN A ❑ Add ❑ Authorized sgeot I have received the stuck oewn A ve• �1 5IGNATWE ❑ Addressee X,uthcrized ;;seal eat VOM&RK -1 �j. •llj , & ' 382 or OEUY[pYAUI a r.. s.ADOrtISM-11At301Hhattlbvrgwx*4 1E�Sl�. /�,�• ti C' � t K At7MlCaatat'a AWK112 t0+4 of a -••c. r.It""TO OW"R"CAtsatr Trtti e 4 T.UtAKI to MUM KCAUM t%!:wa• , /'jF1d tuti' _ 0 SENDER:complete Items 1 2.3.and 4. � 0 SENDER:Crompiete Items 1.2.3,and 4. Add your addressVrt the"RtzT1 RN Tp»space Atsd yaur address In tW__'RETURN TO"apace on reverse. on reverse. (CONSULT POSTIttA$TER FOR FEES) I (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) I. ollowina service is requested(check one). '•'j71 lQilnwinE service is requr;ted(check ane} TJ Show to whore and date deliverd..........»....•— -C rJ how to whom and dste delivered...........» ..... �C ❑Show to whom,date.and addrua of delivery- —t ❑Show to whom,dater and addreu or delivery.. t.O RESTRICi'ED DELIVERY —9 z.❑ RESTRICTED DELIVERY ....0 (TJtt rrrtrfrtcd dtUrtry jrt k sAarT�le taLlistfr a► (TTu rrttriurd de!(w jrr tr rharjrd(r aj!laur N tkr rtturY rrrript ja.� she nrrnt irul�r�4c) , TOTAL IE..__ TOTAL s.ART1=AOOFMMT0c s.ARnCU ADDRaasto Tm Anna Baxter Mary Lindley , C 17631 Birch Tree Ln. , Irvine 9271 x 17631 Birch Tree Ln. , Irvine 92715 x !.rtrFa OF aERY1G1<t MT1CL!ta1Ma6R i E• TYPE OF WVICEt AATKU Wmarx Q It tsTEam p wsuaEO ❑A ISTEAEO O mstmin uITIFED L1cos 462923 ERra= D Dcos 462936 EXPAISIa MAL x EIPAEss MAL (Always obtain signature of addreu++st or•peril) p (Always obtaln signature of addressee or■gsM I have received the article described above. I have received the article dejtnbed above. 43NA E ❑ Addressee 1 Authoriud t SIGNATUgE ❑ Addrenee ❑ Authorised s t L E` dATi — Y[r�f tt ,. ° VA !tt,,` � •;.:: L ADORIL" al l4h Nhr•�A V a At'OIIE55EE a ADMEN ttkb Irrf" V ylJ/ 'CAN» 4 D T.W4AKI TO tit WAR aECAM. Ta.Nw •a Y.UNAMA TO DK NER DECAUS& u It b}a r •SENDER:complete Items 1t 2.3.and 4. i SENDER:Add yaw items 1.2.3r and 4. AW your address AT the"RETURN TO"apace Add your address in tltw"RETURN Tr7"epees Y o on reverse. an reverse. (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR P'EE" (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR PEES) I.TW enowioS service is requested(check one). I. lowing service Is requested(check ooe). 49 Show to whom and date delivered.........»«».._, __.* Show to whom and date deiivered...».........._,., ,....r D Show to whore,date.and addraas of delivocl►.. —0 ❑ Show to whole.date,sad addten of delivery.. 2.❑ RESTR(cTEp DELIVERY _I 2.13 RESTRICTED DELIVERY (tile rrxrKr ��rj jn is tl trjN'h.SJrf a.as At a ftim r t rrutt7 jre a dturt�d N 8"'w!''»�7 0.1 Irru►r ) rtwrA mr{K j t: e TOTAL 2� TOTAL �. 3.ARTIMt.4warowT* s,ArrrrCLE ADOR[ISED TO. Gwendolyn Wallace R Ernestine Gardner t 502 California St. , h.B. 92648 32 Hillcrest Rd. , Berkeley 94705 , z 4 TIM OF savcw AdT1 AX KNi5i I L TYPE OF 111AVICtr ARTIMIK IIUYCfA ' 0W. go ❑aawnao OREOtsunto 0911 ED Entlrtc0 ❑cos 461808 8'CERnFtD Dcoo 461782 ❑EXPREEa MAL ❑Ea/AEfa MAIL (Always obtain signature of addressee or agent) "' (Always obtain signature of addressee or aQeet) I have received the article described above. I have received the antcle Jescribed above. SIOtiA ❑ Addressee ❑ Authorized agent m SIGNATURE Q Addressee Q Attthodittl aseut a. ,..1 v'�4�i•• ' ��1["! s n Ti of Dtuwnv a. AtAAEaa(ay rrr,rrrr,A L AMI CISMS ADOMM 10.1,w✓priv-&A / Al UG 198 T.U0JL1TO btuvEA KWyatt IL Et ria'a s MAKE iOOEUYEA aECAUiEs 7a lYitt pfEtT;.• �i f IMITtAIi r Add your address In itla"RETURN TO"%pscm. {,r,.r.... add Add your address in itt i"RETURN TO"spWO on revers& tR an reverse. R (CONSULT POti'1WASTER FOR FiEEs) (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) ' T••hyAil{owinj service Is requested(check cue). ,•The f owins service U req.csted(check one). �JJ Show to whore and date delivered.»...».»�... Show to whom and date delivered...».»»..••••» --G ❑Show tc-;rhos,date,and address of delivery.. ... rt ❑Show to whom,date,and addrem of delivery» ___0 E.13 RESTRICTED DELIVERY z0 RESTRICTED DELIVERY --G QU rtstrktrd APdr/hr Jtr 4 chop-d In sad d.i a ptia•vtrrn tit wfte. t 7br rruNtstd drhrtry jn jt tJitrjrd In s!O!r'oa thr rrncrn mriFl jrt , TOTAL 2 _ TOTAL �.,� .''"•; L ARTI=A004EMO TOr 2.ARTICLE Aral I3=0 TQ Energy Development Corp. a Gwendolyn Tubach 400 S. Beverly Drive. , Suite 315 33516 Couser Canyon, Valley Center t 17'/t OF SaWas Aomztk NbStKA a TYPE OF SERYICEI AfktK%E NUK$rR ' cEttrl�lm p atsurtso OV41STEAED []INSUAEa 462906 ❑EICPAESi MAL❑con 462920 C (Always EATWED 0000 (Always obtain slgnatt,"of adi`res or agewt) C)Etl.Ai+ss NAIL se have received the ankledescribed above. obtain sfSnsture of sddreasee ar sports) SttitNAT'URE ❑ ACdrrsa.-e ❑ sy�ar Aathati:td t f have received the article descnbcd above- Si13HATIIRE ❑ Addressee ❑ Authotited agent QL4a } oATi OF Y �gBratAittt f` >t A OF QELIY'.RY a A&KAS11ft Ac Eft1 O•bv`"" t.n , l r a AQoaE53EE111A�M1EIa{G►.1�rhr+rr►►. ►.LWAAA TO DEUt'ER 8ECAW1: TS 9 OYL Is 7.UKAKI1 TO LVI NER BeCALML is ar T r r� •SENDER:CompNts Items 1 3,find 4. •S�t)ER: 2.3i Add your address r Lhe"AKww TO"sp ce' t;ompleto items 1 ,and 4. 1t on reverse. • Add ytxverse. 1rl the"AERIn;I TO"trtttcoon � (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FUR . (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) t•Tbee kfiowins service Is requested(check ow). ".. T•TNMOwing service la requested(check oae). Pr5how to whom sad date delivered-__ ,_-s EJ Show to whom and date dctivcrcd»_•....-•••,•.,.. .._•t ❑Show to wham.date.ad address ctdcttvery» .,..d ❑Show to whom.date,and addrm of delivery.. _.0 =•❑ AESTRIcrw DELIVERY .._t it-0 RESTRICI'EDDELIVERY _._C Oftrnux�dtmryJerlrr;raeyadAraldnla,r 04 trrnieirYr{pe/FF a tkaraad b Sddu:a,r TOTAL A .-._ TOTAL ; s ARTICL=A0011.1 =0 Tor S.An"=ADaRCa3Et1T*. Assistance League of H.B. Charles Sarrabere 301 Walnut., H.B. 92648 :•.• 1 122 Main H.B. 92648 x a TYPE of SERMI Alto=t UMAR R ❑ a ❑wuw A.Type OF"AlvIcat AAV=NUAa 0-calf ❑coo 462903❑PA&UTERW ❑Sy .pcERIIF ❑coo 462915 ❑ExPAEsa"Aa O EXPREsa MAR I (Always obtain slgnstwe of addresttoo or agent) f (Ahraya obtain slonshtre of add es"or apt3no I have 7asived the article descnbed Shove, I lave received the athlete descn above. SIGNATURE ❑Addresase ❑Aut+iabr rpacnt " f,' NA ❑ Aathorked cgcot y-• c • . j.. a • r DATE Of DE41VFRY s POeTINNIL a OFOEUYEIRY •.ADOS EWMIa A00111Ca4 tOdy tfft"wv4 IG e a Aflt)REA"n AQOREslt tab(f Mva,,ll 1�+ ir 1 1ypt �._ IN,I 7.UIL1aLt TO QRIYER iwiiGAUlLIt 7a La 7,UNAKE TO t1UNIA aaC,AUM TIL t r a •/ • w •t .,.. .. .. .. .. - ....`..._ .., w•. .....• /.-•.. •;f:'.`i'(^. ''.fin.,r+t'44}' ... ....{,._it It1l(1•': 7 fj SEtiDEH:Campleto items i,2.3.and a. i 8TLHa'ER:Com�Jete items t,2.3,aM 4. i Add your address In""RETURN TO"space Add yax address h Efts"RETURN TO"spew tt on reverse. �. on rwersa. r (CONSULT POWMA5TER FOR FEES) (CONSULT POWWASTER FOR FEES) t,jjr kllnwiq service It requated(check me). t. ollowing service It requested(check eve). Show to whore and dote Ce Shaw to whom rod date dellyrred -»» --1 []sir to whore.dstc�sM address of drliyery.. ❑Show to whom.date,sad ad@rest ordellvety» .ram t,[] RSST'RICTED DELIVERY --� t.❑ RESMIt:MD DELIVERY ..•..# (rAt ranked dethr ja tr rAa7rl/a oddreio�w (rut eeurktet defter jrr n chanRd hai e riw M i ON rnur�e revelp= aAr senrn►ny me I TOTAL TOTAL I _ Anal=AV Msstn Ta tAATtaaAtitarttastnta 1 Stuart & Luverne Omohundro Richard Gardner 1761 Sunningdale Rd. , Apt. 50-L 250 Laurel St., San Francisco 94111 Seal Beach 90740 . a.TT1R OF 110"Ctt AATICLC WJUICA k Tim OF it.Aftat AsncL!ttLGtttr.A ' D Watimm ❑otanwo (g3 ttrt=Aao D it=ao I $ ca r rm p eon 462914 catlrwID Qcoo 461806 y� ? ©alVtttt±a MAL pp USS MAL (Always obtain signature of addressn of sp�� r (Always obtain etgnsture of addrasaae or 09!!h ri!'�T7uR ived the article descnhed above. I have received the talcle dcrenbed abays. MATURE ❑ Addrezea ❑ Aathoeiced&{tact wwAwim ❑ Addmvwe Q Authorized spat i(.tt c(� r , 5;t AUYERr roatuA,A4SATE Gi6tYLAT , a's riAotttss tOrtie.AoolttUM Aoartrs6(Wf uMP-M n Ta tIWATIVS ttELRGlt&tCAtttt t F.U*MU To Ott N atCAUts: TL t � PUTIAL� - 0 SENDER:COmPter&,tams 1 Z 3,and 4, x 0 SENOM t itrnpteta llama 1 2 3.and 4. Add pour addrrsta�tt the"RETURN TO" a A Add Taut ad Era ern the"RETURN TO"tptca r On IherSe. 9 on teverso. R (CONSULT POSTMASTER- six FEES) (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR PRES) ! 7lyfbtlowinj eesvice to toquatn{(check rune). t, IbwinS service is requested(check one) 13 ShQw to who,n and data delivu�d.._... ..,,,�� ±� �SAow to whom and date delivered.................» _--s ❑Si:ow to whom,date.and addrtas of delivery.. ,.,.� ❑Show to whom,We,and addttss of dalivtry» �t s.❑ RESTR(&Mr)U L>IVEgY --! (Tbt morkre/deh,r /er b e rt+t,k a■d nE+a r "" t Qt RESTRICTED ryDl a charted V rR odih*•It da nrrrne eeer¢t j-7 I eAe rrmnt►rcrAC/Ga) TOTAL , TOTAL i(--- i AAMU AVORtfeto i0: :.AAT1W[AMPES=toe Jack Gosney x Foxx Development Corp. P.O. Box 23, Rancho Santa Fe 920fi 15052 Springdale St. , Slate C. , N.B t,WE of WYCIt AAT1CLa NtrYpEA of Tnrrl Of aattl'�Ca..._...l.. AAMLA W-SI art C�l�i aratan (3siumto 46292 qc onnrcc Dc call 462905 cr!trnraa Moo 5 D (tt[--jea►acts MAL _ OttIR� tti MAL (Ahvays obtain signature of adds&ea or aq;fto (Alwaya obtain signature of addresses of&pent), I have received the antcte Jewnbed atwra I hsve received the article described above S ATM 0 Ad4ressx 13 Authorised sSeat 81t3NA is Q A.tedtewc Q -jutNviud A's"t ' tt -Y• _r�s..v+rc rcuvtAr :��t< rY" I�fox IL U NCSSUI AWN$*Ip+ti vh1+i Y,�F ..` t s a tMl fKL?Aeor=s(IM(f r.UNAPA to OCUKR etCAVM rl E1iKOY a lMrrlAl.a�•ei.n„ T.U>iAetl TO Ct1JT[A tttCAttitss r `tS ;. .�. .. . .......,. . .........«.. .....«...........•,....:ram+.:::t'..tt'tl j •SENDER:Co�mp items 1 Z 3,and I to FENDER: . Complete items 1 2.3.artd/. Add your address M tt►9"RETURN TO•'apace it Add your addrassM the"REMN TO"spade on reverse. on reverse. tCONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) ' (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEM /.'T' e>tfowing service is requested(check c+ne} L lowing service Is tequated(check ow). eShuw to whom and date delivered___ .._.r; CJ Show to whom mW dtw delivered..........»»..... .a 0 3110'w to whom.,late.and address ofddtvery.. ❑Show to whoa,date,and address of delivery.. ._I t•❑Rasnicup LPELIVPRY t.❑ RSSTHIL-111)DELIVERY ....t (7he restrfered del�• '+�fK h ersrr,!4 addwm it (flaw rrrtrki d delirr fir U eAsratd If a-mitw ar a4r rrrrnr rnrripllw) Ae rwkrn rrw,i'rRc) TOTAL TQTALd i a.Antrcu Ataacs=•ro: LArrn=ADOADWT* Edward Osepian = Clyde Ronald Gates 1714 Park St. , H.B. 92648 . 8L3 Westbourne Drive. , L.A. 9069 A TYPi Of SERVICEt ARTM!NNMaaR r' A TYrt?OF SERVICE; ARTICLE##UW EA _❑u ED ❑ttriimitw ❑fit te►STt:. O p":oaten `mac 0 Coa 461805 tcERMID 0 to 462902 ❑E:s) AS UAX EXPRESS MAL (Always obtain signature of addressee or agent) (Always obtain slgtsature of addressee or anent) l have received the Lnkie described abc re. I have rtc;ived the anicle described above. SIGNATURE 13 Addressee ❑ Authoeued agent J SIGNATURE ❑ Addressee Attltarired apart s I ,�91/ rc.!+�Y w /• D /E OF DEUMY pt 1 R CATS Or LEUMN t ►a+ ACORISalx•S ADorpo tali if ; A ADD)ttssras AtlDl+csa ta►+rY��>✓i �': ?at ^� � r.Wou To OCLA•sit DactulsEs .a M a as Y tray /.tINA1a,t 70 Dorm tiC'A4l�E: J 1trt.0 Ea'a RIMUS i •SENDER:Complete Hems I.and 4. Acid Your address 0 the'i;". N TO"Spate 0 SENDER:Complete gems 1t 22.3.and 4 " on reverse. Add yogi Gcusss n tha"RETURNTQ space _ on reverse. (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR FEES) (CONSULT POSTMASTER F(M FEES) 1.'1 llowing service is requested(checY ooe), t Thpe x6owirg service is"quested(check oae). QJ Shaw to whom and daft O Shoe to whom and data deli►ern1.............—.. .._t ❑Show to whom.date,and address of delivery.. `S ❑ Show to whom,datr./ad addrasaf detivcry" .. 0 t.❑ RESTRIC de& DELIVERY .._t (7aN rrrtrYre!drlinr fit tr utrrrrd/n•Ltd/aw>. !.❑ RESTRICTED IMEi��A M d(rd.s w "S d1r►rn,rn rrrrix;-"T VA#rttinrnd drh.r7 TOTAL. the romm mnyilra) TOTAL S X ARTICIS ADD 4"Z_D Tot ART1=ADDnt"ILDM X Helen Madzoeff :, I StephEn Qavis 1714 Park St., H.B. 92648 f I 311 Walnut, N.B. 92648 = � A Tyre of sEaYtce: Anncu/auaat7t g a ph tsrcAED •� iacneo 0 1wwaED I T7a Of svc=6AR ctrTrtED p cot 462900❑0 ❑9100tats MAa.s"twoo 0 coo 629 (Always obtain signature of addresses or spent) ur)rasa MAa (A, iw�ys obtain signature of sddresNe or agent) SIGNATURE have received the article described above. 1 hav 4 d i art+cte dcscrtbed ve. 31GNATUf ❑ Addresser ❑ tluthexited agent Addtcssce/' A zed agent S 11, a DATE o f DUMP DE r ��*per `•"••r�. vrao �' e ADorttsaat•tADonaasta4V►�tvr.*wl •% f , / � . a ADO.iCSaN'a AtfORr:FI Leib NMI � � r' 1���/� •� tsuaLE To DI UM stCAu Ja r sse T.UNAesi Ta DEueut MAUits Ja sa>rLo � t tic•L,:' s- _t: _..... .... ....._. .. . ,. .is '.;,.t. i SENOEM Complete items 1.2.3,And,. Add your address In the"RETURN TO"space on reverse, (CONSULT POSTMASTER FOR PEES) $ t. llowi g service Is requested(Check oar). - 5h0 w to whom and date delivered«» .....»«. r..t v Show So whom,date,sad sddrtu of del".. __9 a•❑ RESTR'Cmr)DmimY (TU fturim r lfllrr7M Y 4U*W AT dUi*4 M , TOTAL ._ s AXfi=A OMWoTor Margaret !,huge 830 14th St. $ H.B. 92648 a. WM OF asrvtcss ARTlt:tlt ttursm )��eOriTEREO Q WI M M csRTtFeo [ coo 462913 ❑ea/Reza era.. .. (Always obtaln stpnaturl of axddrAsmw or aplrrrt) I have received the srucie described above. SKRATURE ❑ Addeessee ❑ Autkorind nt=t 4 !` WIT! Q ART ` t Ats01{aa3 111 A0W~AW lDwh l/n �� O,�n r.tntAna To oluMSR ucAMsr., �l TSBNLlER:Complete Reins 1 Z 3. RETU and d. Add y dow a ss fir►tha" RN Ta'apa on r ce r (CONSULT fsUSTMA'3TER FOR FEi<!3) s.7"lowinr service is requested(shad ones 5how to whom and date delivered ❑Show to whom,dam and address of delivery. v.❑ RESTRICTED DELIVERY ... (T>if rarrkrrd d I At k chard In ed/talua a !hr rfgiM r►ttf�f J�f•) TOTAL S ..—_ 7.ARiTKU ACntM=Tet John Conley 117 The Masters Circle, C.M. 9262 4.Tree cF sumtr ARTIMS NUMSER E .ImitEn ❑VWAW tr so p can 462919 Bela i/Aa, (Always obtain signature of addressee or apsnt) 1 I have teetived the article described abuvr. SIGNATURE ❑ Address ❑ Authorited gene s, FATE OF 7 T 8 � P01 s AOORtWEE s AaOrtEle lay U•rywr,.A w 6 y r.UKNU To on,mR IFICAu t rR rc r