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HomeMy WebLinkAboutRDA DSGN REVIEW 90-43 02-19-91GATE: FEBRUARY 191 1991 TO: WILLIAM A. HUSTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: DESIGN REVIEW 90-43.(RED HILL CENTER) APPLICANT/OWNER: LOCATION: ZONING: ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS: REQUEST: RECOMMENDATION RDA N0. 5 2-19-91 Inter - Com FISHER/LESTER COMPANY 1617 WESTCLIFF #112 NEWPORT BEACH, CA 92663 ATTENTION: MR. PAT LESTER 12932 NEWPORT AVENUE C-1 (RETAIL COMMERCIAL) THIS PROJECT IS CONSIDERED CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT (CLASS 1) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15301 OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT APPROVAL OF DESIGN REVIEW TO ACCOMMODATE FACADE AND PARKING LOT RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING RETAIL CENTER It is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency approve Design Review 90-43 by adoption of Resolution No. 91-4, as submitted or revised. BACKGROUND The applicant proposes to make rather extensive improvements to an existing 37,800 -square foot retail center. These improvements include exterior building facade, parking lot, parking lot landscaping and streetscape renovations. The project site is located at the northeast corner of Newport Avenue and Old Irvine Boulevard within the C-1 (retail commercial) zoning district. Surrounding uses include existing retail to the north, east and south; existing retail and multi -family residential to the west. The existing service station at the corner of Newport and Old Irvine is a smaller, separate parcel which is not included with this proposal. - Community Redevelopment Agency Report Design Review 90-43 I February 19, 1991 Page 2 Since this property is located within the Town Center Redevelopment Agency project area, the final Design Review authority rests with the Redevelopment Agency.. The applicant is also requesting financial assistance from the. Agency for portions of this project. On July -16, 1990, the Redevelopment Agency authorized staff to begin negotiations with the applicant regarding such possible assistance. Staff is presently evaluating the applicant's proforma. Once this evaluation is complete and such assistance is deemed warranted, a Development and Disposition Agreement, which would stipulate the exact amount and terms of Agency assistance, would be considered by the Agency under separate cover. This item does not require a public hearing; therefore, no formal notification was transmitted. However, a copy of the staff report for this item and meetings' agenda was made available to the applicant. PROJECT DESCRIPTION/SITE PLAN The existing property is developed with an "L" shaped retail center. The buildings are situated on the easterly and northerly portions of the property with a service drive behind. Primary access to the site is currently taken from two driveways on Newport Avenue; one at the southerly property line (north of the service station) and one on the northern portion of the site. Secondary access is currently taken from two driveways on Old Irvine Boulevard; one at the easterly property line and one at the westerly property line (east of the service station). Access to the service station can be achieved from the interior of the site as well as from Newport and Old Irvine. The proposed site improvements include the closure of the southerly driveway and the realignment of the northerly driveway on Newport Avenue. The westerly driveway on Old Irvine would also be realigned while the easterly driveway would remain unchanged. The interior of the parking lot would be modified to include the addition of landscaped planters, new parking lot lighting and realignment of parking aisles to improve on-site circulation. While the proposed parking lot and driveway modification will greatly improve existing conditions, the Public Works Department has included conditions of approval to further enhance the realignment of the northerly driveway on Newport Avenue and the westerly driveway on Old Irvine Boulevard. The applicant was made aware and concurs with these conditions. Community Development Department Community Redevelopment Agency Report Design Review 90-43 I February 19, 1991 Page 3 Other site improvements include the addition of 8 -foot wide sidewalks and street scape landscaping along the project frontages of Newport And Old Irvine. The site currently maintains 136 parking spaces. Based upon current code requirements, a retail center of this magnitude would require 218 parking spaces calculated at a rate of one space per each 200 -square feet of retail space and one space for each three persons allowed under occupancy of the health club. Since the center is deficient in the amount of required parking spaces and substandard with respect to parking lot layout, circulation and landscaping, the site is considered legal non -conforming. The proposed improvements to the parking lot would add new landscaping and realign circulation patterns consistent with current development standards and add parking lot lighting consistent with the requirements of the Security Ordinance. The revised parking lot layout would result in a new total of 128 parking spaces (net loss of eight spaces). The recommended conditions of approval related to realignment of the driveways on Newport and Old Irvine are anticipated to result in creating two additional parking spaces for an anticipated total of 130 (anticipated net loss of six spaces). A condition of approval has also been included to require the recordation of a reciprocal access agreement between the subject property and the service station property to accommodate circulation across property lines as vehicles would need to enter the service station property to access the designated parking spaces. City Code Section 9273(b), Nonconforming Structures and Uses, indicates that any building or structure which is nonconforming either in use, design or arrangement, shall not be enlarged, extended, reconstructed, or structurally altered, unless such enlargement, extension, reconstruction or alteration is in compliance with district regulations. The proposed improvements related to parking lot layout and lighting, landscaping, sidewalks and an efficient circulation pattern would resolve these nonconforming design elements. The site will still remain non- conforming related to the deficiency in the actual amount of parking spaces. Since the proposed improvements would not require additional parking spaces from that presently existing, Section 9273(b) would not require the amount of parking to meet current standards. Community Development Department Community Redevelopment Agency Report Design Review 90-43 I February 19, 1991 Page 4 ARCHITECTURE The proposed improvements include substantial architectural modifications to the store front elevations. The proposed architectural style has an early California Spanish flavor. A pedestrian arcade with a tile roof and a shallow arch and column system is proposed on the retail buildings at approximately 18 feet in height. A small clock tower element is proposed at the intersection of the two retail buildings at approximately 27 feet in height. The store fronts would also receive a new window system. The store fronts on the northerly retail building would be realigned with the new arcade; resulting in approximately 116 additional square feet to be absorbed by the existing retail tenants. A condition of approval has been included to provide additional architectural elements (i.e., plant -on arches) to the west elevation of Building B (side elevation of existing liquor store tenant) in order to continue the detail to the Newport Avenue elevation. The health club (Building A) would include an open wood beam trellis with a covered arcade element similar to the clock tower element at the building entrance. Cornice moldings and trim would be added to the parapet. The column/trellis element would also be carried to the south elevation (facing Old Irvine) on this building. Equipment screens consisting of corrugated metal, painted to match the building, would be provided to screen the existing roof top equipment on the health club building. However, the plans do not indicate exact locations nor screen all visible roof equipment. A condition of approval has been included that would require the submittal of a roof plan at plancheck, plotting roof equipment and screens to ensure that all roof mounted equipment above the proposed parapet would be screened from view. Proposed finish materials include tan stucco for all buildings. A darker tan would be used as an accent on the cornice/eave t treatments and column bases and trim. A terra cotta 'S' -tile would be used for the roof elements. The store fronts' system would be a dusty blue with the doors to be red. Staff has identified a concern with the compatibility of the design style and combination of "dusty blue" store fronts with the bright red "Cheers, Q2 -74u" doors and has included a condition of approval that the storefront doors match the "dusty blue" storefront system. A condition of approval has also been included that all elevations, including side and rear, shall be painted the approved colors. A material board and colored elevations will be on display for your review at the meeting. Community Development Department Community Redevelopment Agency Report Design Review 90-43 February 19, 1991 Page 5 LANDSCAPINGIRARDSCAPE A conceptual landscaping -plan has been prepared which identifies the basic plant palette and character that is desired. The proposed, plan also identifies locations of plant materials. The plant palette includes the use of Canary Island Date Palm, Brisbane Box, Eucalyptus and Cajeput trees. Shrubs include the use of Escallonia and ground covers include turf and yellow trailing gazania. The use of decorative stamped concrete would be used at the main project entrance on Newport Avenue. A condition of approval has been included to add planter pockets and the introduction of a vine -type plant material at the column bases to be located between the column and the curb. -_Cej The applicant has proposed to remove the existing pole sign on Newport Avenue. The proposed building improvements would necessitate the removal of existing tenant signs as well. A condition of approval has been included which would require the applicant to develop a master sign program for the center which is consistent with the City's shopping center criteria. In addition, all signage would be subject to separate review and permits by the Community Development Department. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL A list of conditions of approval is included within the attached resolution. Outside of specific issues discussed in this report, conditions of approval are standard conditions required by either the Tustin City Code, requirements of City Departments or requirements of outside agencies. Staff will respond to any questions concerning listed conditions at the February 19, 1991 meeting. Community Development Department Community Redevelopment Agency Report Design Review 90-43 I February 19, 1991 Page 6 CONCLUSION Given the analysis conducted by the Community Development Department and consideration of comments from other agencies, it is concluded that the proposed improvements would be appropriate for the property. With the inclusion of conditions of approval listed in Resolution No. 91-4, it is recommended that the Redevelopment Agency approve Design Review 90-43, as submitted or revised. Daniel Fox Christine A. Shingl on Senior Planner Director of CommunMy Development Attachments: Resolution No. 91-4 Site Plan/Elevations Community Development Department 1 V 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14I 15 16 17 18 D 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 RESOLUTION NO. RDA 91-4 A RESOLUTION OF THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW 90-43 A REQUEST TO ACCOMMODATE FACADE AND PARKING LOT RENOVATIONS TO AN EXISTING RETAIL CENTER LOCATED AT 12932 NEWPORT AVENUE The Redevelopment Agency of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Redevelopment Agency finds and determines as follows: A. That a proper application, (Design Review No. 90-43), was filed on behalf of Fisher/Lester Company requesting approval of facade and parking lot renovations to an existing retail center located at 12932 Newport Avenue. B. This project is considered Categorically Exempt (Class 1) pursuant to Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act. C. Pursuant to Section 9272 of the Tustin Municipal Code, the Agency finds that the location, size, architectural features and general appearance of the proposed development will not impair the orderly and harmonious development of the area, the present or future development therein, the occupancy as a whole. In making such findings, the Agency has considered at least the following items: 1. Height, bulk and area of buildings. 2. Setbacks and site planning. 3. Exterior materials and colors. 4. Type and pitch of roofs. 5. Size and spacing of windows, doors and other openings. 6. Towers, chimneys, roof structures, flagpoles, radio and television antennae. 7. Landscaping, parking area design and traffic circulation. 8. Location, height and standards of exterior illumination. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25' 26 27 28 Resolution No. RDA 91-4 Page 2 9. Location and appearance of equipment located outside of an enclosed structure. 10. Location and method of refuse -storage. 11. Physical relationship of proposed structures to existing structures in the neighborhood. 12. Appearance and design relationship of proposed structures to existing structures and possible future structures in the neighborhood and public thoroughfares. 13. Proposed signing. 14. Development Guidelines and criteria as adopted by the City Council. D. Pursuant to City Code Section 9273(b), Nonconforming Structures and Uses, the proposed improvements related to parking lot layout and lighting, landscaping, sidewalks and an efficient circulation pattern would eliminate such existing nonconforming design elements. Since the proposed improvements would not require additional parking spaces from that currently existing, Section 9273(b) would not require the amount of parking to meet current standards. II. The Redevelopment Agency conditionally approves Design Review 90-43 authorizing construction of a facade and parking lot renovations to an existing retail center located at 12932 Newport Avenue, subject to conditions attached hereto as Exhibit A. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 i 10, 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Resolution No. RDA 91-4 Page 3 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of -the Tustin Redevelopment Agency, held on the 19th day of Februarys 1991. MARY WYNN Recording Secretary RICHARD B. EDGAR Chairman EXHIBIT A DESIGN REVIEW 90-43 CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESOLUTION NO. 91-4 GENERAL (1) 1.1 The proposed project shall substantially conform with the submitted plans for the project date stamped February 19, 1991, on file with the Community Development Department, as herein modified, or as modified by the Director of Community Development Department in accordance with this Exhibit. The Director of Community Development may also approve subsequent minor modifications to plans during plan check if such modifications are determined to be consistent with the concept plans and provisions of the Tustin City Code. (1) 1.2 Unless otherwise specified, all conditions contained in this Exhibit shall be complied with prior to the issuance of any building permits for the project, subject to review and approval by the Community Development Department. (1) 1.3 Design review approval shall become null and void unless building permits are issued and substantial construction underway within eighteen (18) months of the date of this Exhibit. (1) 1.4 The applicant shall sign and return an Agreement to Conditions Imposed form prior to issuance of any building permits. (1) 1.5 All construction operations including engine warmup shall be subject to the provisions of the City of Tustin Noise Ordinance and shall take place only during the hours of 7: 0 0 a. m. unt i 1 6: 0 0 p . m . , Monday through Fr iday or other hours the Building Official may determine are in substantial conformance with the Noise Ordinance and the public health and safety will not be impaired subject to application being made at the time the permit for the work is awarded or during progress of the work. (1) 1.6 All utilities exclusively serving the site shall be underground. --------------------------------------------------------------- SOURCE CODES (1) STANDARD CONDITION (5) RESPONSIBLE AGENCY REQUIREMENT (2) CEQA MITIGATION (6) LANDSCAPING GUIDELINES (3) UNIFORM BUILDING CODE/S (7) PC/CC POLICY (4) DESIGN REVIEW *** EXCEPTION Exhibit A Resolution No. 91-4 Page 2 PLAN SUBMITTAL 2.1 At building plan check, the following items shall be submitted: (3) A. Construction plans, structural calculations, and Title 24 energy calculations shall be submitted. Requirements of the Uniform Building Codes, State Handicap and Energy Requirements shall be complied with as approved by the Building Official. All buildings shall comply with 1988 edition of UBC, UMC, UPC and 1990 edition of NEC. In addition the following items shall be addressed: 1. The plans shall specify the type of construction and group of occupancy of the buildings. 2. Submit allowable area analysis of the buildings, per Section 505 and 506 of the UBC. If the plans include area separation walls, provide details of the walls, and the termination at the end walls and roof of the buildings. In addition, provide construction details of projections such as roof eaves, openings, penetration of vents, ducts, etc. that may affect the construction of area separation walls. 3. All construction shall be in accordance with the City of Tustin Security Code. (2) B. Technical detail and plans for all (3) utility installations including cable TV, telephone, gas, water and electricity. Additionally, a note on plans shall be included stating that no field changes shall be made without corrections submitted to and approved by the Building Official. (2) C. Precise grading plans and specifications consistent (3) with the site plan and landscaping plans and prepared by a registered civil engineer based on Orange County Surveyor's Bench Mark Datum for approval by the Community Development Department. Subject grading submittal shall comply with all Exhibit A Resolution No. 91-4 Page 3 requirements of the City's Grading Ordinance and Manual and the following: 1. A detailed soil engineering report shall be submitted to and approved by the Building Official conforming to the requirements of the Uniform Building Code, City Grading Requirements, and all other applicable State and local laws, regulations and requirements. 2. Preparation and submittal of a grading plan subject to approval of the Department of Community Development delineating the following information: a. Methods of drainage in accordance with all applicable City standards. b. All recommendations submitted by geotechnical or soils engineer . and specifically approved by them. C. Compliance with conceptual grading shown on site plan. d. All flood hazard areas of record. 3. Preparation of a sedimentation and erosion control plan for all construction work related to the subject project including a method of control to prevent dust and windblown earth problems. 4. Written approval must be obtained from adjacent property owners for rights -of -entry for construction activity across lot lines. SITE AND BUILDING CONDITIONS (4) 3.1 Modify building elevations and proposed exterior materials as follows: A. Additional architectural details shall be added to the west elevation of Building B (side elevation of existing liquor store) to include, at minimum, - plant -on arches or other similar architectural element consistent with the design of the center. Exhibit A Resolution No. 91-4 Page 4 B. All roof -mounted equipment, vents, penetrations shall be screen by parapets or equipment screens, subject to approval by the Community Development Department. A roof plan shall be provided identifying locations of all equipment and screens where required. Elevations shall identify all screens, parapets and equipment, vents and penetrations such that said items are located a minimum of 6" below top of parapet or screen. C. The color of the storefront doors shall be changed from "Cheers Q2 -74u" to "dusty blue" to match the storefront system. (1) 3.2 Adequate size trash enclosures with solid metal, self - (5) closing, self -latching gates shall be provided. Said enclosure shall be a minimum decorative wall of 6 feet designed to match main building materials. The applicant shall provide a letter from Great Western Reclamation indicating that the proposed design of the trash enclosures would accommodate future recycling efforts which are anticipated by Great Western Reclamation. (1) 3.3 A complete, detailed project sign program for the entire (4) center including design, location, sizes, colors, and materials shall be submitted for review and approval by the Department of Community Development. Said program shall be consistent with City's Sign Code, although may be more restrictive. The program shall include project identification, addressing and directional signs to direct autos to proper access, parking and loading area as applicable. (1) 3.4 Indicate lighting scheme for project, note locations of (4) all exterior lights and types of fixtures on the elevations. Lights to be installed on buildings and in the parking lot shall be a decorative design. No lights shall be permitted which may create any glare or have a negative impact on adjoining properties. (1) 3.5 The following details and information shall be subject to (4) review and approval by the Community Development Department during plan check: A. All final exterior materials and colors. All exterior treatments shall be coordinated with regard to color, materials and detailing and noted on submitted construction plans and elevations. Exhibit A Resolution No. 91-4 Page 5 B. Mailbox architectural details indicating tentrw and exterior treatment which shall be the architecture of the project. Standard gang mailboxes will not be acceptable (Post office will not accept door slots). C. All lighting shall be arranged so that direct rays will not shine on adjacent properties or produce glare for street traffic. All lighting shall be designed in accordance with the City's Security Ordinance. D. Details of the bicycle racks which shall be consistent with the main building treatment. LANDSCAPING GROUNDS AND HARDSCAPE ELEMENTS (1) 4.1 Submit at plan check complete detailed landscaping and (7) irrigation plans for all landscaping areas, consistent with adopted City of Tustin Landscaping Irrigationand shall Submittal Requirements. Landscaping plans be approved by the Community Development Department prior to issuance of any building permits. Provide summary table identifying plant materials. Landscaping plans: must be approved prior to issuance of any building permits. The plant table shall list botanical and common names, sizes, spacing, location and quantity of the plant materials proposed. Show planting and bermingdota ils, soil preparation, staking, etc. The irrigation plan shall show location and control of backf low prevention devices, pipe size, sprinkler type, spacing and coverage. Details for all equipment must be provided. Show all property lines on the landscaping and irrigation plan, public right-of-way areas, sidewalk widths, parkway Dareas,and wall locations. The Department of community pm may request minor substitutions of plant materials or request additional sizing or quantity materials during plan check. Note on landscaping plancoverage landscaping and irrigation materials issubject ofeld inspection at project completion by the Community Development. (7) 4.2 The submitted landscaping plans at plan check shall reflect the following requirements: A. Turf is unacceptable for grades over 25%. A combination of planting materials must be used, Exhibit A Resolution No. 91-4 Page 6 ground cover on large areas along is not acceptable. B. Provide a.minimum of one 15 -gallon size tree and five 5 -gallon size shrubs for every 30 feet of property line on the perimeter of the project. C. Shrubs shall be spaced a minimum of 5 feet on center. D. Ground cover shall be planted between 8 to 12 inches on center. E. Fences, walls and equipment areas, shall be screened with shrubs and/or vines and trees. F. All plant materials shall be installed in a healthy vigorous condition typical to the species and must be maintained in a neat and healthy condition. Maintenance includes but is not limited to trimming, mowing, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, regular watering, and replacement of diseased or dead plants. G. An opaque screen of not less than 30 inches and not more than 48 inches shall be installed along parking areas abutting Newport Avenue and Old Irvine Boulevard. Wherever possible, driveway and parking areas shall be buffered with landscaping berms. H. Earth mounding is essential and must be provided to applicable heights whenever it is possible in - conjunction with the submitted landscaping plan. Earth mounding should be particularly provided at project entries and along the backbone road. I. Major points of entry to the project, courtyards and pedestrian internal circulation routes shall receive specimen trees to create an identification theme. (1) 4.3 All landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy condition such that all plant materials are evenly cut, evenly edged, free of bare or brown spots, free of debris, weeds and dead vegetation. Once initial planting Exhibit A Resolution No. 91-4 Page 7 are installed, all landscaping shall remain as part of the site and shall not be removed or altered without approval of the Community Development Department. (4) 4.4 A landscape planter shall be added on the west side of the westerly driveway on Old Irvine Boulevard between the drive aisle and the property line, at a depth to provide a 25 -foot drive aisle to the service station. ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS (4) 5.1 The following revisions to the driveways shall be incorporated into the working drawings and street improvement plans: a. The main entrance drive on Newport Avenue shall be revised to eliminate the landscape island and provide one 16 -foot wide ingress land and two 12 - foot wide egress lanes. This should be accomplished by adjusting the southerly curbline of the ingress lane north. b. The westerly driveway on Old Irvine Boulevard shall be revised to provide one 16 -foot wide ingress land and one 12 -foot wide egress lane. This should be accomplished by adjusting the easterly curbline of the ingress land west. (1) 5.2 Construction or replacement of any missing or damaged (5) public improvements adjacent to this development will be required. All construction within the public right-of- way must be shown on a separate 2411x36" street improvement plan with all construction items referenced to the applicable City standard drawing number, to include but not be limited to the following: a) curb and gutter b) sidewalk C) drive aprons d) street trees (1) 5.3 An irrevocable offer of dedication of a triangular shaped (5) parcel of street right-of-way along the Newport Avenue frontage will be required for future street widening, as shown on Attachment A. The Engineering Division will need a legal description and sketch of this additional right-of-way along with a copy of the latest vesting on the property. Exhibit A Resolution No. 91-4 Page 8 (1) 5.4 A reciprocal access easement shall be recorded on the (5) property between this property owner and property owner of the service station to accommodate circulation across property lines.. FIRE DEPARTMENT (5) 6.1 All applicable requirements of the Orange County Fire Department shall be satisfied prior to issuance of permits or issuance of Certificate of Occupancy as applicable. FEES (1) 7.1 Prior to issuance of any building permits, payment shall be made of all required fees including; but not limited to• A. Major thoroughfare and bridge fees to Tustin Public Works Department. B. Sanitary sewer connection fee to Orange County Sanitation District. C. Grading plan checks and permit fees .to the Community Development Department. D. All applicable Building plan check and permit fees to the Community Development Department. E. New development fees to the Community Development Department. F. 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