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Home My WebLink AboutDWP Specific Plan - 1996 ?I'" : fl,...It 4-4l/4 CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER SPECIFIC PLAN City of Seal Beach Department of Development Services 211 Eighth Street . Seal Beach, California 90740 (310) 431-2527 D:\WPS 1\DWP\JlEVJS95-I.SP\LW\03-I5-96 ----- . ..----.-. Department of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12.1996 SECTION A: INTRODUCTION 1. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE The adoption of the DWP Specific Plan by the City of Seal Beach is authorized by the following: A. Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Articles 8 and 9 of the California Government Code (Section 65450 et. seq.). Pursuant to these _proYisions,__the__Planning Commission may, or shall if so directed by the City Council, prepare Specific Plans based on the General Plan and drafts of such regulations, programs and legislation as may, in the judgment of the Planning Commission, be required for the systematic execution of the General Plan. Such a Specific Plan may include all detailed regulations, conditions, programs and proposed legislation which may be necessary or convenient for the systematic implementation of each element of the General Plan; and B. Division 24, Part 1, Chapter 2, Articles 4 and 12 of the California Health and Safety Code which relate to the preparation and adoption of redevelopment plans and amendments thereto by the Redevelopment Agency; and C. Division 20 of the California Public Resources Code (which is known as the California Coastal Act of 1976), Chapter 6, Article 2, Sections 30510,30511 and 30513 which require the submission of zoning ordinances, zoning district maps or other implementing actions to the Coastal Commission following local government adoption. 2. PURPOSE AND INTENT The DWP Specific Plan is prepared to provide for the classification and development of portions of parcels of land as a coordinated comprehensive project so as to take advantage of the superior environment which can result from integrated community planning. The concepts, regulations and conditions established by the DWP Specific Plan are intended to provide for open space and visitor serving land uses and development standards created specifically for selected portions of D:\WPSI \DWP\JtBVJS95-I.SP\LW\03-I5-96 2 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996 Department of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12. 1996 the DWP property. The DWP Specific Plan functions as both a ministerial and regulatory document in providing for the systematic means of executing the General Plan of the City of Seal Beach. The DWP Specific Plan provides the opportunity to combine the concepts, procedures and regulations of numerous documents into one. Those documents include the Redevelopment Plan for the portion of the Riverfront Redevelopment Project which falls within the Specific Plan area and the implementation component of the City of Seal Beach Loca1 Coastal Plan for the site. The DWP Specific Plan, when adopted by ordinance, established the type, location, intensity and character of development to take place, while providing for creative and imaginative community design concepts which are preferred in dealing with unique site conditions. Alternative zoning regulations, development standards and other regulations have been incorporated into the DWP Specific Plan in return for increased development sensitivity and community amenities to serve the present and future residents of the City of Seal Beach. 3. LOCATION The DWP Specific Plan applies only to that property cited in the precise legal description in Appendix 1. The land use development plan (Exhibit A) is the map indicating the property which is subject to the provisions of the DWP Specific Plan. Specifically, the site is located between the San Gabriel River Channel to the west, First Street to the east, Marina Drive-to the north and the public beach on the south. 4. NOTES A.ND CONDITIONS A. Unless otherwise specified, all development within the DWP Specific Plan shall comply with the City of Seal Beach municipal code IThe Code of the City of Seal Beach. California). Terms used herein shall have the same m~ing as defined in the City of Seal Beach municipal code unless otherwise defined herein. B. Any details or issues not specifically covered by this Specific Plan shall be subject to the regulations of the City of Seal Beach municipal code. C. The approval of development within the Specific Plan area shall be governed by Section 65450 et. seq. of the State of California Government Code. D. All construction within the boundaries of the Specific Plan shall comply with all provisions of the Uniform Building Code and the various mechanical, electrical, D:\WPSl \DWFlRBVJS95-1.SP\LW\03-IS-96 3 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996 Department of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12. 1996 plumbing, fire and security codes adopted by the City of Seal Beach as established by the Seal Beach municipal code. E. Modifications to the Specific Plan which do not give rise to a conflict with the intent of the Specific Plan as approved may be approved by the City Manager. F. Environmental assessment for any development shall be completed and certified prior to final action on the project. G. Any land use designation not specifically covered by the DWP Specific Plan shall be deemed inappropriate. H. If any regulation, condition, program or portion thereof of the Specific Plan is for any reason held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such portion shall be deemed a separate, distinct and independent provision, and the invalidity of such provision shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions hereof. I. A seven (7) member Advisory Committee shall be established to provide citizen input and review of all matters relating to this Specific Plan. SECTION B: LAND USE DEVELOPMENT PLAN/ GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 1. LOCATION The general location of all principal land uses is shown in Exhibit A, Land Use Development Plan. All construction within the Specific Plan area shall conform to Exhibit A and the Development Standards. The general Development Standards provide continuity throughout the Specific Plan area by providing generalized standards for all land uses. D:\WPSI\DWP\JlBVJS95-1.5P\LW\03-I5-96 4 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996 Department of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12. 1996 2. LAND USE CATEGORIES There are two principal land use categories within the Specific Plan area: Visitor-Servin~ T Jlnd Uses Defined As - a hotel and the necessary ancillary support uses including, but not liriUted to, restaurants, retail uses, service uses, meeting/conference rooms and banquet facilities. Open-Space Uses Defined As - Public parks, green belts, bike trails, nature trails, hiking trails, and any passive recreational uses nonnally located in parks or open spaces. 3. VISITOR-SERVING A. Location Visitor-serving uses shall be limited to the northerly 30% of the DWP parcel, more specifically, to the area adjacent to Marina Drive and First Street. In all cases, visitor-serving shall be limited to the area north of an imaginary westerly prolongation of Central Way. 'B. Pennitted Uses Hmd - maximum number of rooms or suites not to exceed one-hundred-fifty (ISO). Restaurant(s) - to primarily serve hotel guests, but also open to.general public. Alcoholic beverages may be served and live entertainment is pe~itted upon City Council authorization. Retail Uses - to primarily serve hotel guests, but also open to general public. Service Uses - to primarily serve hotel guests, but also open to general public. BanQuetlMeetin~/Conference Rooms (Optional) - to primarily serve hotel guests, but also open to general public and public/community uses/functions, capable of accommodating one hundred and seventy-five (175) persons. D:\WPSl \DWP\JlEVJS95-I.SP\LW\03-I5-96 5 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996 DepartmenJ of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12. 1996 4. OPEN SPACE A. Location Open spaces shall be located on the southerly 70% of the DWP site. B. Permitted Uses All uses contained in Chapter 28, Article 20 of the Seal Beach municipal code as authorized by the City Council, subject to the provisions of Section 2.B., above. 5. CIRCULATION A. Location The street system shall be located generally, as shown on the Land Use Development Plan, Exhibit A. Precise alignments shall be established during the Precise Plan review in conformance to the standards established by the City Engineer. All access to visitor-serving uses shall be limited to Marina Drive, west of First Street. B. Street Standards The street system shall follow the design standards shown on Exhibit A. All streets shall conform to the standards established by the City Engineer. C. Roadway Setbacks The following minimum setbacks, measured from the roadway right-of-way shall apply to structures abutting the roadways listed below: First Street . Marina Drive . 20 feet 20 feet D:\WPSI \DWP\RBVJS9S-I.SP\LW\03-IS-96 6 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12, 1996 DepartllVnt of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12. 1996 6. BUILDING HEIGHT A. Visitor-Serving The maximum building height shall not exceed thirty-five (35') feet except as authorized by Section 28-2317(3) of the Seal Beach municipal code. B. Open Space To ensure the passive nature of the open space area, only light standards and park benches shall be allowed, and the height of said light standards shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet. 7. PARKING A. General Parking Requirements ~ - 1 space per room or suite. Restaurant - 1 space per 1 ()() square feet of gross floor area. Meeting Rooms/Conference Rooms - 1 space per 75 square feet of gross floor area. Retail Use/Service Businesses - 1 space per three hundred (300) square feet of gross floor area. B. Special Conditions " Subterranean parking is specifically authorized, subject to approval of security measures by the Seal Beach Police Department. .. 128-2209(4) of the Seal Beach municipal code is specifically authorized. . Up to 25% compact parking is specifically authorized, or the standard City requirement as set forth in the Zoning Code. D:\WPSI \DWP\REVJS95-I.SP\LW\03-I5-96 7 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996 Department of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12. 1996 . Valet parking is specifically authorized on-site. C. Parking Dimensions Conventional Spaces Compact Spaces . 20' length 16' length 9' width 8' width 24' turning Iadius 24' turning udus B. ARCHlTECIURE/ARCHlTECIURAL CONTROL A. Spanish-style architecture shall be used for all buildings and structures located on the northerly 30% of the site. B. As authorized by the Riverfront Redevelopment Plan. the R~evelopment Agency of the City of Seal Beach shall designate a separate architectural review committee 9. DESIGN A. All buildings and/or structures shall be tied together by the following elements: materials textures roof lines landscaping courtyards lighting signage colors hard surface pavement B. Landscaping shall be integrated with the park. 10. UTILITIES All utilities shall be under ground. D:\WPSI \DWP\REVJS95-1.SP\LW\lB-1S-96 8 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996 Department of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12. 1996 11. REQUIRED SUBMITTALS Fifteen (IS) copies of the following shall be submitted as part of the application for City approval of any development in the Specific Plan area: a. Site Plan showing all buildings, structures, parking, circulation, landscaped areas, lighting. b. Complete floor plans of all floors of all buildings with rooms labeled as to use. c. Elevations of all buildings and structures showing height of same as well as height of any architectural projections. All signs shall be shown to scale at the locations proposed. All colors, textures and materials proposed for any improvement visible from the outside of the buildings or structures shall be shown. d. Lighting plan showing the type, size, height and location of all exterior lights. e. Landscaping plan showing the location, type, size and number of plants, trees or groundcover. Irrigation system and decorative hard surface or walkways shall also be shown. f. Prospectus describing the hotel management company, all proposed uses, intensities, services, hours of operation, staffing levels and any other appropriate information requested by City Manager. D:\WPSI \DWPIJtEVJS95-1.SP\LW\03-I5-96 9 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996 Department of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12. 1996 EXHIBIT A SITE MAP - DHP SPECIFIC PLAN AREA (jj .oS ~ ~ .f!d ~ cH g CI5 A OC/j5.' ICa C'SoI) D:\WPSI\DW'P\REVJS95-1.SP\LW\lB-IS_96 10 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996 Department of Water and Power Specific Plan March 12. 1996 PROPERTY DESCRIPTION - DWP SPECIFIC PLAN AREA LEGAL DESCRIPTION Parcel No.1 All that portion of Naples Extension situated in the City of Seal Beach, County of Orange, State of California, recorded in Book 10, Pages 58 and 59 of Maps, Records of Los Angeles County, shown as a portion of Parcel · A. in License Surveyors Map of the Tidelands East of Naples, recorded in Book 2, Pages 47 and 48 of the Record Surveys of said Orange County and described as Part 2 in Exhibit A-I of deed recorded in Book 869, Page I of Official Records of said Orange County. Excepting therefrom that portion lying northeasterly of the land conveyed to the State of California for highway purposes recorded in Book 426, Page 378 of Deeds, Records of said Orange County. Also, all that portion of a fraction of the southwest 1,4 of Section 11, T. 5 S., R. 12 W., S.B.M. in said County of Orange, a portion of the Rancho Los Alamitos as per map thereof recorded in Book 1, Page 460 et. seq., of Patents, Records of Los Angeles County, described as Part 3 in Exhibit A-I of deed recorded in Book 869, Page 1 of Official Records of said Orange County. Also, all of lots 1, 2, and 3, Block 100 in Tract No. 698 as per map thereof recorded in Book 31, Page 27 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of said Orange County and described as Part 4 in Exhibit A-I of deed recorded in Book 869, Page I of Official Records of said Orange County. Also, all that portion of Block .C. of Bay City. as per map thereof recorded in Book 3, Page 19 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of said Orange County and described as Part 5 in Exhibit A-I of deed recorded in Book 869, Page 1 of Official Records of said Orange County. EXCEPTING therefrom any portion thereof described as follows: Beginning at the most easterly corner of the land described in said Part 3 of Exhibit A-I in a Deed to the City of Los Angeles, California recorded in Book 869, Page 1 of D:\WPSI \DWP\JlEVJS95-I.SP\LW\03-I5-96 11 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996 Department of Water and PO'ItJer Specific Plan March 12. 1996 Official Records; thence South 310 17' 22" West 347.06 feet along the southeast boundary of said land of the City of Los Angeles, the southeast boundary of said Lots 1, 2, and 3 and the southeast boundary of said Block "C"; then North 240 22' 42" East 332.42 feet; thence North 050 38' 24. West 33.18 feet to a point on the northeast boundary of said land of the City of Los Angeles said point being on a curve concave north-easterly having a radius of 940.00 feet a radial from said point bears North 42007' 31" East; thence along said curve and the boundary of said land of the City of Los Angeles southeasterly 60.68 feet to the point of beginning. Parcel No.2 All that portion of Block "B" of Bay City as per map thereof recorded in Book ~, Page 19 of Miscellaneous Maps, Records of said Orange County and described as Parts 7 and 8 in Exhibit A-I of deed recorded in Book 869, Page 1 of Official Records of said Orange County. EXCEPTING therefrom, that portion of said land for public road and highway purposes described in deed recorded in Book 536, Page 49 of said Official Records. Also, all that portion of the southwesterly half of Ocean A venue, 80 feet in width, as shown on Bay City, as per map thereof recorded in Book 3, Page 19 of Miscellaneous Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of said County, and that portion of Block "B" of said Bay City, bounded southeasterly by the southerly prolongation of the easterly line of Block "C" as shown on said map of Bay City; bounded northwesterly by the westerly line of the land desCribed in deed recorded in Book 85, Page 144 of Deeds, Records of said Orange County; bounded southwesterly by the land described in said deed recorded in Book 85, Page 144 of Deeds, and the land described in deed recorded in Book 536, Page 49 of said Official Records; and bounded northeasterly by the northeasterly line of said southwesterly half of Ocean Avenue. * * * * D:\WPS1\DWP\JtBVJS95-1'sP\LW\03-I5-96 12 DWP Specific Plan Revised through March 12. 1996