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changing needs of your stakeholders, including but not limited to online engagement services, website development and
<br />web publishing services. As a firm focused on planning and design, PlaceWorks understands the needs of planners and is
<br />organized to meet them.
<br />Finally, as leaders In the field, we review the work of others, attend and present at conferences, and keep current In the
<br />best practices of the profession. As part of our training, PlaceWorks staff will teach best methods for analysis, approaches to
<br />conditions of approval, and national changes that may be of Interest locally. All of this Information will be shared with the
<br />City and integrated Into our everyday tasks,
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<br />NEWPORT BEACH LAND USE ELEMENT AMENDMENT AND EIR I City of Newport Beach 12014
<br />Client Contact: Brenda Chase Wisneski, AICP I Deputy Community Development Director 1949.644.3297
<br />Described as an "oil change" rather than an engine overhaul, the amendments to the Land Use
<br />Element adopted In 2006 reflect changes In the economy and market demands, Incorporate
<br />subsequently approved neighborhood revitalization plans, and develop new policies addressing
<br />emerging issues such as sustainabllity, climate change, and healthy communities. After the city
<br />was approached by various property owners regarding the limitations of the Land Use Element,
<br />staff recognized certain areas in the city would benefit from a reallocation of building Intensity
<br />and residential units from other areas within the community. The amendments built on the
<br />visions and principles defined by the 2006 Plan and modified the location and types of land
<br />uses permitted in strategic subareas, Including Newport Center/Fashion Island, Newport Coast, 'f
<br />and land adjoining John Wayne Airport. The Newport Beach Coastal Land Use Plan, Local
<br />Coastal Program, and Zoning Code and Map were amended concurrently to ensure
<br />consistency. A supplement to the 2006 General Plan Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) was f#
<br />prepared to address potential environmental Impacts associated with the "net' land use
<br />changes, updated policies, and revised Coastal Land Use Plan. It was supported by technical x
<br />studies for traffic, air quality, greenhouse gases, noise, and cultural resources.
<br />ORANGE COUNTY CIVIC CENTER FACILITIES STRATEGIC PLAN EIR I County of Orange 12017
<br />Client Contact: James Campbell I Manager, Land Development 714.227.1011
<br />Over the past 10 years the County of Orange has been working on a plan to guide the
<br />redevelopment of the Civic Center. In 2006, the County completed the Civic Center Facilities
<br />Strategic Plan (FSP). Pursuant to the Plan, the first step was to address Building 16 due to Its
<br />prominent central location In the Civic Center. In June of 2016 the County approved a plan and
<br />adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) to demolish Building 16, which Is scheduled
<br />for demolition in the Winter 2016/2017. In 2012, Griffin Holdings was selected as developer of
<br />new Building 16 and was tasked with refining the FSP for the County's long-term occupancy in
<br />the Civic Center. In 2016, the preferred plan was presented to the Board of Supervisors and an
<br />environmental consultant, PlaceWorks, was selected to conduct the environmental review of -..: -.
<br />the FSP in accordance with CEOA. PlaceWorks prepared the EIR and associated technical analyses, including air quality,
<br />greenhouse gas emissions, and noise. IN Group was our subconsultant and prepared the traffic impact analysis for the
<br />project. The EIR was presented to the City Council and certified in April 2017,
<br />UPTOWN NEWPORT EIR I City of Newport Beach 12013
<br />Client Contact: Rosalinh Ung I Associate Planner 1949.6443208
<br />Consistent with the City of Newport Beach's 2006 adopted General Plan, the Uptown Newport
<br />project would Introduce a high -density residential, mixed use project —up to 1,244 residential
<br />units,11,500 square feet of neighborhood -serving retail space, and two acres of park space —in
<br />the Airport Business Area of the city. Although surrounded by office uses, the actual project
<br />site currently accommodates a semiconductor manufacturing facility (TowerJazz). The project
<br />would be developed in two phases, and Phase 1 may be occupied before Phase 2 starts.
<br />PlaceWorks conducted comprehensive analysis of environmental conditions as well as the
<br />technical studies for air quality, greenhouses gases, health risk, offsite consequence analysis
<br />(hazardous chemical release), and noise. The EIR also incorporated subconsultant/team
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