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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDecember 15, 1992~: ~~'=~ ` ; . . ~k t_. ~k LL .~ ~ , .~~ ~~ ~ ~= , ~ ,. . • Pre-meetinq -~6:30 p.m. . ~ Presentation regarding purchase of public safaty oomputer system Update on Orange Grove Project . . . At~E NDA , ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL MEETINCi. DECBMSER 15, 1992 ' 7:30 P.M. , _ ` _ ,. ACTION INVOCATION ~ _ PLEDCi8 OF: ALLEIiIANCB ROLL,CALLs Council Members Ci;aulo; Harbicht, Lojeski,A~T present Margett.and Fasching ' . MINIITEB bf the Regular Meeting of November 17, 1992, the Work'Session of November 24, 1992, and the Approved- Adjourned and Regular Meetings of December 1, 1992 MOTIONs- Read all ordinances and resolutions by title Adopted. ~ only and waive reading in full. 1. SOARDB AND COMAtISSIONB . ' . -` ._.: Request from Sister 'City Commission for short-terta A roved 5_ 0 City loan to cover Koala Band visit expensea, Pp 2. Time reserved for those in the audience who ,wish to address the City Council.(five-minute ~ time limit per person). 3. R8CE88 CITY COONCIL , .y -~ -~-- A(~ENDA 12/15/92`., , . : .., , . . ~ . ~ ~ . . . , f.. . ; " ~ ~ ~ ~ . ' ~ ~ ~ ~. . ~. . .,/ „ ~ ~_ 4E 4. MEBTIN3 OF T88 ARCADIA RED&VELOPMENT A(iENCY a. ROLL CALL: Agency Members Ciraulo, AaTbicht, A~~ present Lojeski, Margett and Fasching b. APPROVAL of the minutes of December 1, 1992 qpnrovPd 5-0 c. ADJOURN to 7:00 p.m., January 5, 1993 5. CITY COONCIL 6. CONSENT ITEMB a. Conaideration of MC 92-062, an appeal of the Planninq Commission's denial of a request for a heiqht of 5'-8" in lieu of 5'-0" (as approved by MC 91-005) for axistinq decorative metal gates at the driveway and pedestrian walkway (William C. Dale, M.D., property owner - PUBLIC HEARING TO BE SCHEDULED). Public Hearing 1/5 b. Consideration of the adoption of the required mitigation monitoring program for the proposed expansion of the Santa Anita Fashion Park Regional Shoppinq Center Mall at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. Ap proved 5-0 c. Report and recommendation to reject bid for ~ one folder/inserter machina for the purposa oP Polding and inserting water bills. Ap proved 5-0 d. Recommendation to approve~department head corporata planning session and appropriation from General Fund, not.to exceed $6,000. Ap proved 4-1 e. Recommendation to approve Arcadia Police Relief Association's Letter of Agreement. Ap proved 5-0 P. ~ Racommendation to approve specificationa for the boatinq of six (6) steal water tanks, and installation of stiffener.beams on two (2) upper canyon tanks, and authorization to soli- cit bids. Ap Qroved 5-0 '2' A(iFNDA 12/15/92 j . . ,~ •. ~ . . ACTION 6. CONBENT ITEMB (ooatinue8) g. Recommendation for approval of plans and " specifications and authorization to call for bids - reconstruction oP deficient concrate sidawalk and construction of ramps Por the handicapped at various locations - Job No. APProved sidewalks 535. only 5-0 h. Consideration of an Architect's Agraement with Charlas Walton Associates AIA, inc., for architectural services for additions and alterations to the Arcadia~Library. Approved 5-0_ i. Raqueat for tamporary straet closure. Approved 5-0 7. CITY ATTORNEY a. ORDINANCE N0. 1981 - For Adoption - Approving Zone Change 2-92-002, rezoning an 8.2 acre portion of Santa Anita Race Track Parcel No. 949 at 385 W. Huntington Drive from R-1 (single-family) and S-1 (special use) to C-2D (general commercial with a design over- lay). Adooted 5-0 b. ORDINANCE NO. 1982 - For Adoption - Approvinq Text Amendlaent 92-005 amending Sections 1.2 of City Council Ordinance No. 1429 and the exhibit to Resolution No. 4185, to revise the current boundaries where mall buildings are permitted qdopted 5-0 to be located at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue. 8. MATT8R8 BRO![ STA88 . 9. ?lATTERB HROM SLBCTED OBBICIALB 10. ADJOORN to 7:00 p.m., January 5, 1993 Public Hearing 1/19/93 - Transportation Demand Management Ordinance . Rowe - Letter from Mayor to Senior Citizens' Commission reaffirming general policy for Community Center -3- AGENDA 12/15/92 December 15 199 TO: ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL FROM: PLANNING DEPARTMENT CORKRAN W. NICHOLSON, SENIOR PLANNER SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE REQUIRED MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER MALL AT 400 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE. The City Council at its November 17, 1992 meeting, approved Zone Change 92-002 and Text Amendment 92-005 for the proposed expansion of the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall at 400 South Baldwin Avenue. The aforementioned zone change and text amendment are summarized as follows: Zone Change 92-002 to rezone an 8.2 acre portion of Santa Anita Race Track Parcel No. 949 from R-1 (Single-family Residential Zone) and S-1 (Special Use) to C-2D • (General Commercial Zone with a Design Overlay). The rezoning would'allow the use of a portion of the existing race track parking lot for expanded mall parking; and Text Amendment 92-005 to City Council Ordinance No. 1425 and Resolution No. 4185, to revise the boundary of Parcel 2 ("Boundary of Building Envelope '& Special Height Zone"), to allow for the development of a new Nordstrom department store. Ordinances for the above mentioned applications were introduced to the Council on December 1, 1992, and will be before the Council, on December 15, 1992, for adoption. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study for the proposed expansion of the mall was prepared by the City o'f Arcadia with assistance from the City's environmental consultant, The Planning. Center. Based on the information and environmental analysis contained in this Initial Study, the Planning Department found that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment because the mitigation measures derived from the Initial Study have been agreed to by the applicant. These mitigation measures reduce the project's impacts to levels which are less than significant. Therefore, a !Negative Declaration was prepared and Iadopted for this project. Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 requires public agencies to adopt mitigation monitoring or reporting programs for all projects for which an environmental impact report or "mitigated" Negative Declaration has been prepared. This new law City Council Report Mitigation Monitoring Program December 15, 1992 Page 1 is intended to ensure the implementation of all mitigation measures 'adopted through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. Since a "mitigated" Negative Declaration was adopted for this project, a Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared for the City of Arcadia by the City's environmental consultant, The Planning Center. This monitoring program (copy attached) is required to be in place through all phases of the project's construction; and the City of Arcadia will have the primary enforcement role to implement all of the mitigation measures as contained in the adopted Negative Declaration for the expansion and renovation of the mall. At the time of adopting the Negative Declaration the Council approved the'required monitoring program; however, the attached specifics of that program should be affirmed at the December 15th Council meeting. FINDINGS AND MOTION The City Council should move to approve the attached specific "Mitigation Monitoring Program" for the already approved Monitoring Plan regarding the proposed Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion, as per the requirement of Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, and direct staff to enforce this program to ensure the implementation of all mitigation measures adopted through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. City Council Report Mitigation Monitoring Program December 15, 1992 Page 2 THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigated Negative Declaration MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM December 1, 1992 i 1 Prepared for: The City of Arcadia Prepared by: The Planning Center THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring program Table of Contents Chapter/Section Page Chapter One MONITORING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE 1.1 Legislative Mandate 1 1.2 Project Description 2 Chapter Two ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES 4 2.1 Roles and Responsibilities j 4 2.2 Mitigation Monitoring Procedures 4 2.3. Program Operations i 5 Chapter Three MEASURES TO BE MONITORED 6 3.1 Earth 6 i 3.2 Air 6 3.3 Water . 9 3.4 Plant Life 9 3.5 Animal Life 9 3.6 Noise 9 3.7 Light and Glare 9 3.8 Land Use 9 THE PLANNING CENTER Page i September 29, 1992 THE SANTA A VITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program Table of Contents (Continued) Chapter/Section ! Page 3.9 Natural Resources 10 3.10 Risk of Upset 10 3.11 Population 10 3.12 Housing 10 3.13 Transportation/Circulation 10 3.14 Public Services 12 3.15 Energy 13 3.16 Utilities 13 3.17 Human Health 13 3.18 Aesthetics 13 3.19 Recreation 13 3.20 Cultural Resources 13 • Chapter Four MITIGATION MONITORING MATRIX 15 4.1 Matrix 16 THE PLANNING CENTER Page ii September 29, 1992 Chapter One MONITORING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE 1.1 Legislative Mandate Assembly Bill 31801, require public agencies to adopt mitigation monitoring or reporting programs for all projects for which an environmental impact report or "mitigated" negative declaration has been prepared. This new law is intended to ensure the implementation of all mitigation measures adopted through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. The following is the full text of the legislation: Section 1. Section 21081.6 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read: 21081.6. When making findings required by subdivision (a) of Section 21081 or when adopting a negative declaration pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 21081, the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the project which it has adopted or made a condition of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. The reporting of monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation. For those changes which have been required or incorporated into the project at the request of an agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by the project, that agency shall, if so requested by the • lead or responsible agency, prepare and submit a proposed reporting or monitoring program. Section 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because of the local agency or school district has the authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay for the program or level of service mandated by this act. This legislation does not convey any new powers to public agencies. The conditions and changes imposed on projects through CEQA have always been enforced :rirough the previously existing police powers of the agency. This is the same with the implementation of AB 3180. No regulations or guidelines concerning the implementation of AB 3180 have been issued by the state and numerous interpretations of its requirements are possible. The program defined in this document is intended to satisfy the spirit of the new law, and is based on significant research of ongoing monitoring programs throughout the state. Codified as Public Resources Code 21081.6. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 1 September 29, 1992 THE SANTA AN/TA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 1.2 Project Description The Hahn Company and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. (owners/developers of the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall) are proposing to expand and renovate the existing Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall. The project applicant has requested approval of a Text Amendment (No. TA 92-005) to Ordinance No. 1425, Resolution No. 4185 (see Appendix A), to revise the boundary of parcel 2 "Boundary of Building Envelope & Special Height Zone," and Zone Change No. Z-92;002, to zone Race Track Parcel No. 949 to C-2D to allow use of a portion of the existing race track parking lot for expanded mall parking. The shopping center is already fully developed, and a site plan for the proposed expansion of the mall and identification of the areas proposed for expansion and modifications in land use are shown as figures in the Initial Study. Table 1, Expanded/Remodeled Center, summarizes the proposed project. In addition to the demolition, expansion, redemising (rearranging the subdivision of leased space) and remodeling listed above, the proposed project includes the excavation of a portion of upper level parking lot west of the existing Buffum's building to provide lower level parking, to allow first floor access to the new Nordstrom. Additional parking for the expanded Santa Anita Fashion Park would be provided by leasing unused parking from the adjacent Santa Anita Race Track. All existing surface parking would be sealed and restriped. The proposed project would alter the existing Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall containing 983,719 square feet of gross leasable area by increasing the gross leasable area to 1,125,265 square feet, for a net increase of 141,546 square feet of gross leasable area. Building heights allowed in the shopping center are restricted by the C-2 & D H8 (General Commercial Zone with a Design Overlay and a Special Height Zone) zoning which; allows buildings up to eight stories or a maximum height of 85 feet. Architectural drawings and elevations for the proposed expansion are not yet available, but the new Nordstrom and remodelled Robinson's stores are proposed as three story buildings (consistent with the other anchor stores on-site) that would be well within this limit. There are now 5,090 parking spaces for the existing shopping center. On the 8.2-acre portion of the Santa Anita Race Track parking, proposed to be rezoned and leased for shopping center parking, there are currently 1,156 race track parking spaces. When this is restriped and consolidated with the mall's existing parking and access system, it is expected that 838 shopping center parking spaces would be provided on this 8.2-acre addition, with 289 spaces reserved for public parking. The proposed overall parking provided for the expanded mall is 5,638 spaces. Of these parking spaces 68 would be reserved for handicapped parking. With all considered, a total of 1,629 parking spaces will be deleted from the race track parking lot. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 2 December 3, 1992 • THE SANTA AI/TA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 1 TABLE 1 EXPANDED/REMODELED CENTER Gross Gross Name Floors Building Area Leasable Area '.:.DEPARTMENT.STORES, Demolish existing Buffum -80,000 -77,000 New Nordstrom Store 2 145,908 136,384 Existing Robinson's Store -45,450 -45,450 Third Floor Deleted Robinson's Expansion 2 89,100 83,317 Total Department Store Expansion 109,558 97,21. NEW DEVELOPEI( BUILDINGS _ Tenant Area . 2 65,126 43,604 , Redemise Developer's Existing 3,110 Buildings Tenant Area Deleted -13,548 -13,548 Food Court Tenant Area - 4,529 Food Court Dining Area 6,600 Redemise Service Area 2,419 Total Redemised Area 53,997 44,295 Total Existing Center 1,102,064 983,719 TOTAL CENTER WITH EXPANSION 1,345,619 1,125,265 • THE PLANNING CENTER Page 3 September 29, 1992 • Chapter Two ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES 2.1 Roles and Responsibilities The Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) for the proposed Santa Anita Fashion Pak Mall Expansion will be in place through all phases of implementation of the project. The City of Arcadia will have the primary enforcement role for the mitigation measures which are the responsibility of the City to implement. This includes all mitigation measures contained in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Director of Planning for the City of Arcadia may delegate individual enforcement tasks to various City departments. The Environmental Monitor (EM) will be responsible for the operation of the Monitoring Program. The EM is responsible for managing the technical advisors and coordinating monitoring activities with City staff and for directing the preparation of Compliance Reports and filing of same with the City. EM is also responsible for coordinating the efforts of various City reviews and maintaining project files. Monitoring Team The following briefly outlines the key positions in the program and their respective functions: Environmental Monitor: Principal manager of monitoring program (City of Arcadia Director of Planning). . Technical Advisors: Experts in various fields to assist EM in monitoring effort. This team includes: Project Archaeologist, Project Geotechnical Engineer, etc. 2.2 Mitigation Monitoring Procedures The Environmental Monitor (EM) manages the efforts of all members of the Monitoring team and coordinates these efforts with key City staff. Some mitigation measures require the help of a technical advisor or consultation with City staff. In all cases, it is the EM's responsibility to inform all parties of the proper timing and completion of reports. It is the intent of this program for the City to oversee the monitoring and be responsible for submitting a final mitigation monitoring report. It is the intent of this program to use existing City review procedures and inspectors to the extent possible and without adding significantly to the paperwork generated by City staff. j The following section provides a list of all the Mitigation Measures and a matrix that shows the timing and staff responsibilities for all mitigation measures adopted for the project. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 4 September 29, 1992 • THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 2.3 Program Operations Mitigation measures shall be implemented as specified by the Mitigation Monitoring Program Matrix. During any project phase, unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures. The Director of Planning (EM) of the City, with the advice of the Planning Department staff or other City Department(s), is responsible for recommending changes to the mitigation measures, if needed. If mitigation measures are refined, the change will be documented by the Director of Planning and the appropriate design, construction, or operations personnel shall be notified of the refined requirements. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 5 September 29, 1992 Chapter Three MEASURES TO BE MONITORED The following text includes a summary of mitigation measures for the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion. The mitigation requirements are based on the analysis contained in the Initial Study which is part of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. 3.1 Earth 1. A site specific geotechnical report shall be prepared by a certified geologist or geotechnical engineer which: 1) reviews recent geologic literature for the area, since the technical report for the Safety Element is dated 1975 and new information about the Raymond Hill and other faults with potential to impact the site may now be available, 2) confirms whether sufficient site specific set-backs have been made for the portion of the site with the Alquist- Priolo Special Studies Zone and to confirm that no structures would be subject to significant surface fault rupture hazards, 3) identifies site-specific seismic parameters for the site,' which the new and renovated structures should be capable of withstanding (note: not the existing buildings). 2. A site specific probablistic dynamic analysis shall be prepared by a certified structural engineer to verify the building design. The design analysis shall be based on a site-specific geotechnical report and is intended to identify additional remediation, if any are needed, that would be required beyond the UBC code requirements to reduce ground shaking hazards to the project to a level of insignificance. 3.2 Air Short-Term Mitigation Strategies Mitigation for construction activities is provided to reduce short-term impacts to a level of less than significant. Those measures needed for this determination are indicated as required, while others are recommended for further reduction of construction emissions. While many of the measures cannot be quantified, expected efficiencies from specific measures are identified by the percentage effectiveness at reducing emissions from the source category following the measure, (e.g., 55%).2 Required Mitigation Measures 3. The demolition and remodeling activity shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 1403 Asbestos Emissions from Renovation/Demolition Activities to reduce asbestos emissions and protect sensitive receptors in proximity to the site. 2 Effectiveness percentage provided by SCAQMD, CEQA Air Quality Handbook. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 6 September 29, 1992 THE SANTA ANI TA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program To minimize fugitive dust during grading and construction activities, the following methods shall be applied to the project: 4. Graded surfaces shall be watered at least twice daily to form a wind-resistant temporary crust. The program should include control of wind-blown dust on site access roadways and in the paved parking areas of the mall. (45-90%) 5. The site and the construction equipment shall be sprayed with water in the morning and the evening. 6. Ground cover shall be planted as soon as practical in the construction process. (20-65%) 7. Any earth being transported shall be covered and the wheels and lower portions of transport trucks will be sprayed with water before they leave the construction area. This includes trucks moving excavated earth from one portion of the site to the other if fugitive dust is visible from the transporting activity. The following mitigations serve to minimize mobile source emissions during the construction: 8. Construction equipment shall be selected considering emission factors and energy efficiency. All equipment shall be properly tuned and maintained. 9. Electric or diesel-powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible. 10. Construction activities shall minimize obstruction of through traffic lanes adjacent to the site and, if necessary, a flagperson shall be retained to maintain safety adjacent to .fisting roadways. Recommended Mitigation Measures 11. Construction operations shall be phased to limit large equipment operations during the smog season from May through October. 12. Ridesharing for the construction crew shall be supported and encouraged. Long-term Mitigation Strategies Mitigation for the project, as proposed, must reduce projected emissions by approximately 25% to be considered mitigated to a less than significant level. The measures presented below would be adequate to meet this criteria. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 7 September 29, 1992 • 1 THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 13. Energy Use • The parking lot design should allow for the future installation of dedicated parking spaces with electrical outlets for electrical vehicles. • Use light colored roof materials to reflect heat. • Use building materials that do not require use of paints and solvents such as pre- primed and a wood molding and trim products and pre-primed wallboard, (80- 100%). • Require recycling bins in addition to trash bins and contract for recycling services. • Increase walls and attic insulation beyond Title 24 requirements, (5-9%). • Provide shade trees consistent with design review process to reduce building heat, (55%) • Use energy efficient and automated controls for air conditioners, (30%) • Use energy efficient parking lot lights (such as metal halide, clean lucalox, high pressure sodium, low pressure sodium, or other energy efficient parking lo lights) consistent with design review process, • Use lighting controls and energy efficient lighting, (60-75%) • Low-polluting and high-efficiency appliances shall be installed wherever possible. 14. Congestion Relief • Require on-site truck loading zones. • Reschedule truck deliveries and pickups for off-peak hours. 15. Work/Non-Work Trips • Enhance bus stops on-site with seating areas and covered shelters to further encourage transit use. Where feasible, bus stops should allow passengers to wait inside air conditioned stores with a line of sight to see arriving buses. • Provide preferential parking spaces for carpools and vanpools. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 8 September 29, 1992 • THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program • Utilize a mix of services on-site to provide further amenities for employees and customers that would reduce off-site vehicle trips. Consideration shall be given to extending postal services beyond the Christmas season, medical office facilities, auto repair and additional ridesharing information at the existing! transit information desk. 3.3 Water 16. NPDES permit to be obtained and adhered to in order to prevent significant short term construction impacts to water quality. 3.4 Plant Life 17. The developer shall submit a new landscape plan prepared by a registered landscape architect and in accordance with the requirements identified in Resolution No. 485. 3.5 Animal Life • No mitigation measures are required. 3.6 Noise No mitigation measures are required. 3.7 Light & Glare • No mitigation measures are required. 3.8 Land Use 18. Implementation of the proposed zone change is required to eliminate conflicts between the proposed land uses and existing zoning. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 9 September 29, 1992 THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 3.9 Natural Resources No mitigation measures are required. 3.10 Risk of Upset No mitigation measures are required. 3.11 Population No mitigation measures are required. 3.12 Housing No mitigation measures are required. • 3.13 Transportation/Circulation Construction Mitigation 19. Truck traffic to and from the project site shall use the Baldwin Avenue truck route traveling to the 210 Freeway. With prior City approval and at times selected to avoid traffic impacts exceptions may be made to traffic mitigation measure 19. 20. Pre- and post-construction surveys of the.condition of Baldwin Avenue shall be made jointly by the developer and the City Engineer to determine the extent of construction related accelerated wear on Baldwin Avenue (or if other routes are later approved by the City, then also on those routes). If there is damage attributable to construction traffic, the damage shall be repaired by the developer to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Traffic Mitigation Based on the results of the traffic analysis, mitigation measures were recommended at locations where background plus project traffic impacts produced an unacceptable level of service.' These mitigations can be in the form of physical improvements or operational improvements. One form of operational improvement can be the redeployment of traffic police to control the intersection operation. Previous studies prepared for the City of Arcadia have identified that the efficiency THE PLANNING CENTER Page 10 September 29, 1992 THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program of intersection operations with police control increased by 6 percent. The redeployment of police at key intersections was only considered a viable mitigation for adverse traffic impacts if those impacts occurred on race days. Background Mitigation The two intersections which are projected to operate at LOS E can be mitigated by re-deployment of police on race days. The increased capacity from police control (5.6 percent) will improve these intersections to LOS D. These are the intersections of Huntington Drive and 5th Avenue, and Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road. These mitigation measures will improve the level of service as detailed in the table below. INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE WITH MITIGATION BACKGROUND JANUARY 1994 Existing Geometry Mitigated Geometry and Operations or Operations Intersection V/C I LOS V/C l LOS Huntington Drive and 5th Avenue 0.92 E 0.88 D Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road 0.91 E 0.86 D Project Related Mitigation As detailed in Table 16 of the Initial Study, none of the studied intersections required mitigation due to exceeding LOS E during the PM peak hour for the three background cumulative plus project scenarios. However, because the LOS calculation averages all the intersection approaches there can be particular intersection approaches that should be improved even though the i verall operation of the intersection operation would not exceed LOS E. There are two locations at existing access driveways and intersections which warrant such improvements. Baldwin Avenue and Gate 8: This intersection warrants southbound dual left-turn lanes. This left-turn movement is now primarily impacted by inbound race track traffic which does not occur during the PM peak hour. However, the closing of Gate 7 to public traffic has increased the use of Gate 8. Observations by the city planning staff, police department, and race track officials all identify the need to improve this left-turn movement. At present, a portable sign is positioned at this location directing southbound traffic to use the inside southbound through land for through as well as left-turn movements. This temporary or "event" treatment is problematic since the four-lane access drive at Gate 8 is channelled to three (3) outbound and one (1) inbound lane during the PM peak hour when the race track discharges. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 11 December 3. 1992 THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program Often, the dual (optional) left-turn sign is left in place with only a single entry lane at the driveway. A second left-turn lane can be provided on the southbound approach by striping the inside through lane and using the parking lane as a travel lane for the second southbound through lane (see Figure 17, in the Initial Study). Beyond Gate 8, for a distance of 350 feet, up the first residential street, a departure transition should be striped to retain parking in front of the residential developments. There are two alternatives to managing traffic operations at Gate 8 during the PM peak hour, given the provision of permanent dual left-turn lanes. These are described as follows and detailed on Figure 17 in the Initial Study. These alternatives focus on lane balance between the southbound left-turn and the entry lanes at Gate 8. 21. One of the two following alternative mitigation measures shall be adopted. 21A. Construction Alternative: The outbound lanes at Gate 8 can be restriped for three outbound lanes and then provide two (2) permanent inbound lanes. This requires widening of the south side of the driveway for the full width of one lane (11-12 feet) to provide the second entry lane. 21B. Traffic Management Alternative: This alternative does not require construction. The outbound lanes are increased from two (2) to three (3) during the track season PM hour with the use of barricades as is done today. Since the inbound lanes will be reduced to a single lane, the dual left-turn lane.must be reduced as well. it will be necessary to barricade or cone (close oft) the inside left-turn pocket at the same time as the exit lanes are increased at Gate 8. Figure 17 in the Initial Study details the recommended improvements and alternatives. Huntington Drive and Driveway E at La Cadena: Peak period outbound movements on weekdays and Saturdays cause extensive southbound queuing, particularly in the left-turn lane. 22. A shared left, left-right turn lane configuration is warranted on this approach. This dual left-turn requires widening of the Huntington Drive cut which is designed for a single lane. In addition to the foregoing, signal phasing should be adjusted to protect northbound movements approaching form La Cadena to prevent conflicts. A schematic of these intersection improvements is provided on Figure 18 in the Initial Study.l i 3.14 Public Services No mitigation measures are required. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 12 September 29, 1992 • THE SANTA AN/TA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 3.15 Energy No mitigation measures are required. 3.16 Utilities No mitigation measures are required. 3.17 Human Health 23. The demolition and remodeling activity shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 1403 Asbestos Emissions from Renovation/Demolition Activities. 24. All fluorescent light ballasts located in all of the areas that are to be demolished shall be inspected to determine whether the serial number contains a -W suffix. All ballasts that do not contain a -W suffix shall be assumed to contain PCBs and shall therefore be handled as hazardous waste for proper disposal in accordance with all applicable government regulations, unless appropriate testing demonstrates the absence of PCBs. . 25. Unless appropriate testing demonstrates otherwise, paint flakes, fragments, or dust generated in demolishing areas shall be assumed to contain hazardous levels of lead and shall be handled as hazardous waste, so as to avoid human contact. 3.18 Aesthetics Additional aesthetic impacts analysis would occur as part of the Architectural Design Review and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.19 Recreation No mitigation measures are required. 3.20 Cultural Resources 26. The initial stages of grading and excavation for the proposed project should be monitored by a qualified archaeologist who is prepared to recover and document any significant THE PLANNING CENTER Page 13 September 29, 1992 THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 1 historic material that appears. This may require some delay or redirection of grading and/or excavation. 1 1 ■ 1 1 THE PLANNING CENTER Page 14 September 29, 1992 Chapter Four MITIGATION MONITORING MATRIX 4.1 Matrix The following Matrix outlines all mitigation measures included in the Initial Study, and responsible agency, timing and action taken. It will be completed as mitigation measures are implemented. P:IDATAIPROJDATAICAR-07\MIT-MON.PGM THE PLANNING CENTER Page 15 September 29, 1992 The Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion Mitigation Monitoring Program Summary IMitigation Measures I Monitoring Activity 'liming Monitorin Agent l Monitoring A� 1. A site specific geotechnical report shall be prepared by a certified geologist or geotechnical engineer which: 1)reviews recent geologic literature for the area, since the technical report for the Safety Element is dated 1975 and new information about the Raymond Hill and other faults with potential to impact the site may now be available,2)confirms whether sufficient site specific set-backs have been made for the portion of the site with the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone and to confirm that no structures would be subject to significant surface fault rupture hazards,3)identifies site-specific seismic parameters for the site,which the new and renovated structures should be capable of withstanding(note:not the existing buildings). 2. A site specific probablistic dynamic analysis shall be prepared by a certified structural engineer to verify the building design. The design analysis shall be • based on a site-specific geotechnical report and is intended to identify additional remediation,if any are needed,that would be required beyond the UBC code requirements to reduce ground shaking hazards to the project to a level of insignificance. 3. The demolition and remodeling activity shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 1403 Asbestos Emissions from Renovation/Demolition Activities to reduce asbestos emissions and protect sensitive receptors in proximity to the site. 4. Graded surfaces shall be watered at least twice daily to form a wind-resistant temporary crust. The program should include control of wind-blown dust on site access roadways and in the paved parking areas of the mall. (45-90%) 5. The site and the construction equipment shall be sprayed with water in the morning and die evening. 6. Ground cover shall be planted as soon as practical in the construction process.(20- 65%) 7. Any earth being transported shall be covered and the wheels and lower portions of transport trucks will be sprayed with water before they leave the construction area. This includes trucks moving excavated earth from one portion of the site to the other if fugitive dust is visible from the transporting activity. 8. Construction equipment shall be selected considering emission factors and energy efficiency. All equipment shall be properly tuned and maintained. 9. Electric or diesel-powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible. 10. Construction activities shall minimize obstruction of through traffic lanes adjacent to the site and,if necessary,a flagperson shall be retained to maintain safety adjacent to existing roadways. 11. Construction operations shall be phased to limit large equipment operations during the smog season from_May through October.____ 12. Ridesharing for the construction crew shall be supported and encouraged. • 16 The Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion Mitigation Monitoring Program Summary Mitigation Measures I Monitoring Activity I liming I Monitoring Agent 13. Energy Use • The parking lot design should allow for the future installation of dedicated parking spaces with electrical outlets for electrical vehicles. • • Use light colored roof materials to reflect heat. • Use building materials that do not require use of paints and solvents such as fire-pr00%}and a wood molding and trim products and pre-primed wallboard, • Require recycling bins in addition to trash bins and contract for recycling services. • Increase walls and attic insulation beyond Title 24 requirements,(5-9%). • Provide shade trees consistent with design review process to reduce building heat,(55%) • Use energy efficient and automated controls for air conditioners,(30%) • Use energy efficient parking lot lights(such as metal halide,clean lucalox, high pressure sodium,low pressure sodium,or other energy efficient parking lot lights)consistent with design review process, • • Use lighting controls and energy efficient lighting,(60-75%) • • Low-polluting and high-efficiency appliances shall be installed wherever possible. 14.Congestion Relief • Require on-site truck loading zones. • Reschedule truck deliveries and pickups for off-peak hours. 15.Work/Non-Work Trips • Enhance bus stops on-site with sealing areas and covered shelters to further encourage transit use. 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NICHOLSON, SENIOR PLANNER SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF THE REQUIRED MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM FOR THE PROPOSED EXPANSION OF THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTER MALL AT 400 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE. The City Council at its November 17, 1992 meeting, approved Zone Cha ge 92-002 and Text Amendment 92-005 for the proposed expansion of the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall at 400 South Baldwin Avenue. The aforementioned zone change and text amendment are summarized as follows: Zone Change 92-002 to rezone an 8.2 acre portion of Santa Anita Race Track Parcel No. 949 from R-1 (Single-family Residential Zone) and S-1 (Special Use) to C-2D (General Commercial Zone with a Design Overlay). The rezoning would allow the use of a portion of the existing race track parking lot for expanded mall par 'rig; and Text Amendment 92-005 to City Council Ordinance No. 1425 and Reso ution No. 4185, to revise the boundary of Parcel 2 ("Boundary of Building Envelope & Special Height Zone"), to allow for the development of a new Nordstrom department store. Ordinances for the above mentioned applications were introduced to the Council on December 1, 1992, and will be before the Council, on December 15, 1992, for adoption. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study for the proposed expansion of the mall was prepared by the City of Arcadia with assistance from the City's environmental consultant, The Planning. Center. Based on the information and environmental analysis contained in this Initial Study, the Planning Department found that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment because the mitigation measures derived from the Initial Study have been agreed to by the applicant. These mitigation measures reduce the project's impacts to levels which are less than significant. Therefore, a Negative Declaration was prepared and adopted for this project. Public Resources Code Section 21081.6 requires public agencies to adopt mitigation monitoring or reporting programs for all projects for which an environmental impact report or "mitigated" Negative Declaration has been prepared. This new law 11a'4F.n y. ` City Council Report Mitigation Monitoring Program 0 e,I,, December 15, 1992 Page 1 (dr- LASER IMAGED] is intended to ensure the implementation of all mitigation measures adopted through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. Since a "mitigated" Negative Declaration was adopted for this project, a Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared for the City of Arcadia by the City's environmental consultant, The Planning Center. This monitoring program (copy attached) is required to be in place through all phases of the project's construction; and the City of Arcadia will have the primary enforcement role to implement all of the mitigation measures as contained in the adopted Negative Declaration for the expansion and renovation of the mall. At the time of adopting the Negative Declaration the Council approved the required monitoring program; however, the attached specifics of that program should be affirmed at the December 15th Council meeting. FINDINGS AND MOTION The City Council should move to approve the attached specific "Mitigation Monitoring Program" for the already approved Monitoring Plan regarding the proposed Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall expansion, as per the requirement Hof Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, and direct staff to enforce this program to ensure the implementation of all mitigation measures adopted through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. City Council Report Mitigation Monitoring Program December 15, 1992 Page 2 LASER IMAGED 7 • THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigated Negative Declaration MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM December 1, 1992 Prepared for: The City of Arcadia Prepared by: The Planning Center LASER IMA 'QED o : 8 i THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program Table of Contents Chapter/Section Page Chapter One MONITORING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE 1.1 Legislative Mandate 1 1.2 Project Description 2 Chapter Two ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES 4 2.1 Roles and Responsibilities 4 2.2 Mitigation Monitoring Procedures 4 2.3 Program Operations 5 Chapter Three MEASURES TO BE MONITORED 6 3.1 Earth 6 3.2 Air 6 3.3 Water 9 3.4 Plant Life 9 3.5 Animal Life 9 3.6 Noise 9 3.7 Light and Glare 9 3.8 Land Use 5 9 THE PLANNING CENTER Page i L Aa, JJ2 uti 9 I THE SANTA ITA FASHION PARK MALL EXP SION Mitigation Monitoring rogram Table of Contents (Continued) Chapter/Section Page 3.9 Natural Resources 10 3.10 Risk of Upset 10 3.11 Population 10 3.12 Housing 10 3.13 Transportation/Circulation 10 3.14 Public Services 12 3.15 Energy 13 3.16 Utilities 13 3.17 Human Health 13 3.18 Aesthetics 13 3.19 Recreation 13 • 3.20 Cultural Resources 13 Chapter Four MITIGATION MONITORING MATRIX 15 4.1 Matrix 16 THE PLANNING CENTER Page ii S' LasERieMegetti' 1992 10 Chapter One MONITORING PROGRAM DESCRIPTION AND PURPOSE 1.1 Legislative Mandate Assembly Bill 3180' require public agencies to adopt mitigation monitoring or reporting programs for all projects for which an environmental impact report or "mitigated" negative declaration has been prepared. This new law is intended to ensure the implementation of all mitigation measures adopted through the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) process. The following is the full text of the legislation: Section 1. Section 21081.6 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read: 21081.6. When making findings required by subdivision (a) of Section 21081 or when adopting a negative declaration pursuant to paragraph (2) of subdivision (c) of Section 21081, the public agency shall adopt a reporting or monitoring program for the changes to the project which it has adopted or made a condition of project approval in order to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment. The reporting of monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during project implementation. For those changes which have been required or incorporated into the project at the request of an agency having jurisdiction by law over natural resources affected by the project, that agency shall, if so requested by the • lead or responsible agency, prepare and submit a proposed reporting or monitoring program. Section 2. No reimbursement is required by this act pursuant to Section 6 of Article XIIIB of the California Constitution because of the local agency or school district has the authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments sufficient to pay for the program or level of service mandated by this act. This legislation does not convey any new powers to public agencies. The conditions and changes imposed on projects through CEQA have always been enforced :,rough the previously existing police powers of the agency.. This is the same with the implementation of AB 3180. No regulations or guidelines concerning the implementation of AB 3180 have been issued by the state and numerous interpretations of its requirements are possible. The program defined in this document is intended to satisfy the spirit of the new law, and is based on significant research of ongoing monitoring programs throughout the state. Codified as Public Resources Code 21081.6. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 1 g LASsEe792. -" THE SANTA A.VITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 1.2 Project Description The Hahn Company and Santa Anita Realty Enterprises, Inc. (owners/developers of the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall) are proposing to expand and renovate the existing Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall. The project applicant has requested approval of a Text Amendment (No. TA 2-005) to Ordinance No. 1425, Resolution No. 4185 (see Appendix A), to revise the boundary o parcel 2 "Boundary of Building Envelope & Special Height Zone," and Zone Change No. Z-92 002, to zone Race Track Parcel No. 949 to C-2D to allow use of a portion of the existing ra a track parking lot for expanded mall parking. The shopping center is already fully developed, and a site plan for the proposed expansio of the mall and identification of the areas proposed for expansion and modifications in land se are shown as figures in the Initial Study. Table 1, Expanded/Remodeled Center, summari es the proposed project. In addition to the demolition, expansion, redemising(rearranging the subdivision of lease space) and remodeling listed above, the proposed project includes the excavation of a portion or upper level parking lot west of the existing Buffum's building to provide lower level parking, to allow first floor access to the new Nordstrom. Additional parking for the expanded Sant Anita Fashion Park would be provided by leasing unused parking from the adjacent Santa Ani a Race Track. All existing surface parking would be sealed and restriped. The proposed project would alter the existing Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall containing 9183,719 square feet of gross leasable area by increasing the gross leasable area to 1,125,265 square feet, for a net increase of 141,546 square feet of gross leasable area. Building heights allowed in the shopping center are restricted by the C-2 & D H8 (General Commercial Zone with a Design Overlay and a Special Height Zone) zoning which allows buildings up to eight stories or a maximum height of 85 feet. Architectural drawin s and elevations for the proposed expansion are not yet available, but the new Nordstro and remodelled Robinson's stores are proposed as three story buildings (consistent with th other anchor stores on-site) that would be well within this limit. There are now 5,090 parking spaces for the existing shopping center. On the 8.2-acre portion of the Santa Anita Race Track parking, proposed to be rezoned and leased for shoppingl center parking, there are currently 1,156 race track parking spaces. When this is restrip d and consolidated with the mall's existing parking and access system, it is expected that 838 shopping center parking spaces would be provided on this 8.2-acre addition, with 289 spaces reserved for public parking. The proposed overall parking provided for the expanded mall is 5,638 spaces. Of these parking spaces 68 would be reserved for handicapped parking. With all considered, a total of 1,629 parking spaces will be deleted from the race track parking lot. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 2 LASER a g 1 er 3, 1992 1 • , 1 THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPAASION Mitigation Monitoring Program TABLE 1 EXPANDED/REMODELED CENTER Gross Gross Name Floors Building Area Leasable Area DEPARTMENT:ST:ORES:: ;, Demolish existing Buffum -80,000 -77,000 New Nordstrom Store 2 145,908 . 136,384 Existing Robinson's Store -45,450 -45,450 Third Floor Deleted Robinson's Expansion 2 89,100 83, 17 Total Department Store Expansion 109,558 97,251 1sEW:DEVELOPER BUILDIN S Tenant Area • - 2 65,126 43,004 Redemise Developer's Existing - 3, 10 Buildings Tenant Area Deleted -13,548 -13,548 Food Court Tenant Area - 4,529 Food Court Dining Area - 6,6100 Redemise Service Area 2,419 Total Redemised Area I 53,997 1 44,295 'Total Existing Center I 1,102,064 I 983,719 TOTAL CENTER WITH EXPANSION 1,345,619 1,125,265 THE PLANNING CENTER Page 3 1992 LAST g elfra�i , 13 � 1 Chapter Two ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES 2.1 Roles and Responsibilities The Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP) for the proposed Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion will be in place through all phases of implementation of the project. The City of Arcadia will have the primary enforcement role for the mitigation measures which re the responsibility of the City to implement. This includes all mitigation measures contained in the Final Mitigated Negative Declaration. The Director of Planning for the City of Arcadia may delegate individual enforcement tasks to various City departments. The Environmental Monitor (EM) will be responsible for the operation of the Mo itoring Program. The EM is responsible for managing the technical advisors and coordinating monitoring activities with City staff and for directing the preparation of Compliance Rep•rts and filing of same with the City. EM is also responsible for coordinating the efforts of vario City reviews and maintaining project files. Monitoring Team The following briefly outlines the key positions in the program and their respective fun.tions: Environmental Monitor: Principal manager of monitoring program (City of cadia Director of Planning). • • Technical Advisors: Experts in various fields to assist EM in monitoring effort. This team includes: Project Archaeologist, Project Geotechnical Engineer, etc. 2.2 Mitigation Monitoring Procedures The Environmental Monitor (EM) manages the efforts of all members of the Monitoring team and coordinates these efforts with key City staff. Some mitigation measures require the Deip of a technical advisor or consultation with City staff. In all cases, it is the EM's responsibility to inform all parties of the proper timing and completion of reports. It is the intent of this program for the City to oversee the monitoring and be responsible for submitting a final mitigation monitoring report. It is the intent of this program to use existing City review procedures and inspectors to the extent possible and without. adding significantly to the paperwork generated by City staff. The following section provides a list of all the Mitigation Measures and a matrix that shows the timing and staff responsibilities for all mitigation measures adopted for the project. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 4 L A S R A epmber 29, 1992 14 • THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 2.3. Program Operations Mitigation measures shall be implemented as specified by the Mitigation Monitoring rogram Matrix. During any project ,phase, unanticipated circumstances may arise requiring the refinement or addition of mitigation measures. The Director of Planning (EM) of the City, with the advice of the Planning Department staff or other City Department(s), is responsible for recommending changes to the mitigation measures, if needed. If mitigation measures are refined, the change will be documented by the Director of Planning and the appropriate design, construction, or operations personnel shall be notified of the refined requirements. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 5 September 29, 1992 LASER IMAGED 15 Chapter Three MEASURES TO BE MONITORED The following text includes a summary of mitigation measures for the Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion. The mitigation requirements are based on the analysis contained in tl-e Initial Study which is part of the Mitigated Negative Declaration. 3.1 Earth 1. A site specific geotechnical report shall be prepared by a certified geologist or geotechnical engineer which: 1) reviews recent geologic literature for the area, since the technical report for the Safety Element is dated 1975 and new information about the Raymond Hill and other faults with potential to impact the site may now be available, 2) confirms whether sufficient site specific set-backs have been made for the portion of the site with the Iquist- Priolo Special Studies Zone and to confirm that no structures would be subject to significant surface fault rupture hazards, 3) identifies site-specific seismic parameters for the site, which the new and renovated structures should be capable of withstanding (note: not the existing buildings). 2. A site specific probablistic dynamic analysis shall be prepared by a certified st`uctural engineer to verify the building design. The design analysis shall be based on a site-specific geotechnical report and is intended to identify additional remediation, if any are needed, that would be required beyond the UBC code requirements to reduce ground shaking hazards to the project to a level of insignificance. 3.2 Air Short-Term Mitigation Strategies Mitigation for construction activities is provided to reduce short-term impacts to a level of less than significant. Those measures needed for this determination are indicated as required while others are recommended for further reduction of construction emissions. While many of the measures cannot be quantified, expected efficiencies from specific measures are identified by the percentage effectiveness at reducing emissions from the source category following•the m asure, (e.g., 55%).2 Required Mitigation Measures 3. The demolition and remodeling activity shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 1403 bestos Emissions from Renovation/Demolition Activities to reduce asbestos emissions and protect sensitive receptors in proximity to the site. 2 Effectiveness percentage provided by SCAQMD, CEQA Air Quality Handbook. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 6 September 29, 1992 LASFR IMAGED THE SANTA AfVITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Pr ogram To minimize fugitive dust during grading and construction activities, the following methods shall be applied to the project: 4. Graded surfaces shall be watered at least twice daily to form a wind-resistant temporary crust. The program should include control of wind-blown dust on site access roadways and in the paved parking areas of the mall. (45-90%) 5. The site and the construction equipment shall be sprayed with water in the morning and the evening. 6. Ground cover shall be planted as soon as practical in the construction process. (20-65%) 7. Any earth being transported shall be covered and the wheels and lower portions of transport trucks will be sprayed with water before they leave the construction area. This includes trucks moving excavated earth from one portion of the site to the ther if fugitive dust is visible from the transporting activity. The following mitigations serve to minimize mobile source emissions during the constr ction: 8. Construction equipment shall be selected considering emission factors and energy efficiency. All equipment shall be properly tuned and maintained. 9. Electric or diesel-powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible. 10. Construction activities shall minimize obstruction of through traffic lanes adjacent to the site and, if necessary, a flagperson shall be retained to maintain safety adjacent to : .fisting roadways. Recommended Mitigation Measures 11. Construction operations shall be phased to limit large equipment operations during the smog season from May through October. 12. Ridesharing for the construction crew shall be supported and encouraged. Long-term Mitigation Strategies Mitigation for the project, as proposed, must reduce projected emissions by approximately 25% to be considered mitigated to a less than significant level. The measures presented below would be adequate to meet this criteria. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 7 LAS E R S9 APAr !k , 1992 ist• I ' 17 THE SANTA NITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPA VSION Mitigation Monitoring rogram 13. Energy Use • The parking lot design should allow for the future installation of dedicated parking spaces with electrical outlets for electrical vehicles. • Use light colored roof materials to reflect heat. • Use building materials that do not require use of paints and solvents suc as pre- primed and a wood molding and trim products and pre-primed wallbo rd, (80- 100%). • Require recycling bins in addition to trash bins and contract for recycling services. • Increase walls and attic insulation beyond Title 24 requirements, (5-9%). • Provide shade trees consistent with design review process to reduce build ng heat, (55%) • Use energy efficient and automated controls for air conditioners, (30%) • Use energy efficient parking lot lights (such as metal halide, clean lucal x, high pressure sodium, low pressure sodium, or other energy efficient parking 1 t lights) consistent with design review process, • Use lighting controls and energy efficient lighting, (60-75%) • Low-polluting and high-efficiency appliances shall be installed wherever •ossible. 14. Congestion Relief • Require on-site truck loading zones. • Reschedule truck deliveries and pickups for off-peak hours. 15. Work/Non-Work Trips • Enhance bus stops on-site with seating areas and covered shelters to further encourage transit use. Where feasible, bus stops should allow passengers to wait inside air conditioned stores with a line of sight to see arriving buses. • Provide preferential parking spaces for carpools and vanpools. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 8 LSFR pt Qr 29, 1992, THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXP SION Mitigation Monitoring P ogram • Utilize a mix of services on-site to provide further amenities for employees and customers that would reduce off-site vehicle trips. Consideration shall be given to extending postal services beyond the Christmas season, medical office facilities, auto repair and additional ridesharing information at the existing transit information desk. 3.3 Water 16. NPDES permit to be obtained and adhered to in order to prevent significant sh rt term construction impacts to water quality. 3.4 Plant Life 17. The developer shall submit a new landscape plan prepared by a registered la dscape architect and in accordance with the requirements identified in Resolution No. •185. 3.5 Animal Life No mitigation measures are required. 3.6 Noise No mitigation measures are required. 3.7 Light & Glare No mitigation measures are required. 3.8 Land Use 18. Implementation of the proposed zone change is required to eliminate conflicts etween the proposed land uses and existing zoning. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 9 L RS ay , 1992 19 THE SANTA VI TA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program 3.9 Natural Resources No mitigation measures are required. • 3.10 Risk of Upset No mitigation measures are required. 3.11 Population No mitigation measures are required. 3.12 Housing No mitigation measures are required. 3.13 Transportation/Circulation Construction Mitigation 19. Truck traffic to and from the project site shall use the Baldwin Avenue truck route traveling to the 210 Freeway. With prior City approval and at times selected to avoid traffic impacts exceptions may be made to traffic mitigation measure 19. 20. Pre- and post-construction surveys of the condition of Baldwin Avenue shall be made jointly by the developer and the City Engineer to determine the extent of construction related accelerated wear on Baldwin Avenue (or if other routes are later approved by the City, then also on those routes). If there is damage attributable to construction traffic, the damage shall be repaired by the developer to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. Traffic Mitigation Based on the results of the traffic analysis, mitigation measures were recommended at locations where background plus project traffic impacts produced an unacceptable level of service. These mitigations can be in the form of physical improvements or operational improvements. One form of operational improvement can be the redeployment of traffic police to control the intersection operation. Previous studies prepared for the City of Arcadia have identified that the efficiency THE PLANNING CENTER Page 10 September 29 92 20 LASER !WAG ��� THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program of intersection operations with police control increased by 6 percent. The redeployment of police at key intersections was only considered a viable mitigation for adverse traffic impacts if those impacts occurred on race days. Background Mitigation The two intersections which are projected to operate at LOS E can be mitigated by re-deployment of police on race days. The increased capacity from police control (5.6 percent) will improve these intersections to LOS D. These are the intersections of Huntington Drive and 5th Avenue, and Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road. These mitigation measures will improve the level of service as detailed in the table below. INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE WITH MITIGATION BACKGROUND JANUARY 1994 Existing Geometry Mitigated GeoMetry and Operations or Operations Intersection V/C I LOS V/C I LOS Huntington Drive and 5th Avenue 0.92 E 0.88 I? Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road 0.91 E 0.86 Lb Project Related Mitigation As detailed in Table 16 of the Initial Study, none of the studied intersections required mi igation due to exceeding LOS E during the PM peak hour for the three background cumulati a plus project scenarios. However, because the LOS calculation averages all the intersection app poaches there can be particular intersection approaches that should be improved even though the overall operation of the intersection operation would not exceed LOS E. There are two locations at existing access driveways and intersections which warrant such improvements. Baldwin Avenue and Gate 8: This intersection warrants southbound dual left-turn lanes. This left-turn movement is now primarily impacted by inbound race track traffic which does nolt occur during the PM peak hour. However, the closing of Gate 7 to public traffic has increased he use of Gate 8. Observations by the city planning staff, police department, and race track officials all identify the need to improve this left-turn movement. At present, a portable sign is positioned at this location directing southbound traffic to use the inside southbound through land for through as well as left-turn movements. This temporary or "event" treatment is problematic since the four-lane access drive at Gate 8 is channelled to three (3) outbound and one (1) inbound lane during the PM peak hour when the race track discharges. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 11 December 3, 1992 LASER IMAGED 21 THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring Program Often, the dual (optional) left-turn sign is left in place with only a single entry lane at the driveway. A second left-turn lane can be provided on the southbound approach by striping the inside through lane and using the parking lane as a travel lane for the second southbound through lane (see Figure 17, in the Initial Study). Beyond Gate 8, for a distance of 350 feet, up the first residential street, a departure transition should be striped to retain parking in front of the residential developments. There are two alternatives to managing traffic operations at Gate 8 during the PM peak hour, given the provision of permanent dual left-turn lanes. These are described as follo,s and detailed on Figure 17 in the Initial Study. These alternatives focus on lane balance betw en the southbound left-turn and the entry lanes at Gate 8. 21.. One of the two following alternative mitigation measures shall be adopted. 21A. Construction Alternative: The outbound lanes at Gate 8 can be restriped f r three outbound lanes and then provide two (2) permanent inbound lanes. This requires widening of the south side of the driveway for the full width of one lane (11-12 eet) to provide the second entry lane. 21B. Traffic Management Alternative: This alternative does not require constr ction. The outbound lanes are increased from two (2) to three (3) during the track season PM hour with the use of barricades as is done today. Since the inbound lanes will be reduced to a single lane, the dual left-turn lane must be reduced as well. it will be necesary to barricade or cone (close oft) the inside left-turn pocket at the same time as the exit lanes are increased at Gate 8. Figure 17 in the Initial Study details the recommended improvements and alternatives. Huntington Drive and Driveway E at La Cadena: Peak period outbound movements on weekdays and Saturdays cause extensive southbound queuing, particularly in the left-turn lane. 22. A shared left, left-right turn lane configuration is warranted on this approach. Th.s dual left-turn requires widening of the Huntington Drive cut which is designed for a single lane. In addition to the foregoing, signal phasing should be adjusted to protect northbound movements approaching form La Cadena to prevent conflicts. A sch-matic of these intersection improvements is provided on Figure 18 in the Initial Study. 3.14 Public Services - No mitigation measures are required. THE PLANNING CENTER Page 12 LAg!r1 l7j b 1A r u4 22 • —. THE SANTA ANITA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring rogram 3.15 Energy No mitigation measures are required. 3.16 Utilities No mitigation measures are required. 3.17 Human Health 23. The demolition and remodeling activity shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 1403 Asbestos Emissions from Renovation/Demolition Activities. 24. All fluorescent light ballasts located in all of the areas that are to be demolished shall be inspected to determine whether the serial number contains a -W suffix. All ball sts that do not contain a -W suffix shall be assumed to contain PCBs and shall ther fore be handled as hazardous waste for proper disposal in accordance with all a placable government regulations, unless appropriate testing demonstrates the absence of CBs. 25. Unless appropriate testing demonstrates otherwise, paint flakes, fragments, or dust generated in demolishing areas shall be assumed to contain hazardous levels of lead and shall be handled as hazardous waste, so as to avoid human contact. 3.18 Aesthetics Additional aesthetic impacts analysis would occur as part of the Architectural Design Rev'ew and no mitigation measures are necessary. 3.19 Recreation No mitigation measures are required. 3.20 Cultural Resources 26. The initial stages of grading and excavation for the proposed project should be monitored by a qualified archaeologist who is prepared to recover and document any significant THE PLANNING CENTER Page 13 LA S ERIMetTEY992 23 THE SANTA A/IVII TA FASHION PARK MALL EXPANSION Mitigation Monitoring P ogram historic material that appears. This may require some delay or redirection of grading and/or excavation. THE PLANNING CENTE R Page 14 g� La litA 24 Chapter Four MITIGATION MONITORING MATRIX 4.1 Matrix The following Matrix outlines all mitigation measures included in the Initial Study, and responsible agency, timing and action taken. It will be completed as mitigation measures are implemented. • P:\DATA\PROJDATA\CAR-07\M IT-MON.PG M THE PLANNING CENTER Page 15 LASEliteReAeffi92 25 • • The Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion Mitigation Monitoring Program Summary IMitigation Measures I Monitoring Activity I luting I Monitoring Agent gent 1. A site specific geotechnical report shall be prepared by a certified geologist or geotechnical engineer which: 1)reviews recent geologic literature for the area, since the technical report for the Safety Element is dated 1975 and new information about the Raymond Hill and other faults with potential to impact the site may now be available,2)confirms whether sufficient site specific set-backs have been made for the portion of the site with the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zone and to confirm that no structures would be subject to significant surface fault rupture hazards,3)identifies site-specific seismic parameters for the site,which the new and renovated structures should be capable of withstanding(note:not the existing buildings). 2. A site specific probablistic dynamic analysis shall be prepared by a certified structural engineer to verify the building design. The design analysis shall be based on a site-specific geotechnical report and is intended to identify additional remediation,if any are needed,that would be required beyond the UBC code requirements to reduce ground shaking hazards to the project to a level of insignificance. • 3. The demolition and remodeling activity shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 1403 Asbestos Emissions from Renovation/Demolition Activities to reduce asbestos emissions and protect sensitive receptors in proximity to the site. 4. Graded surfaces shall be watered at least twice daily to form a wind-resistant temporary crust. The program should include control of wind-blown dust on site access roadways and in the paved parking areas of the mall. (45-90%) 5. The site and the construction equipment shall be sprayed with water in the morning and the evening. 6. Ground cover shall be planted as soon as practical in the construction process.(20- 65%) 7. Any earth being transported shall be covered and the wheels and lower portions of transport trucks will be sprayed with water before they leave the construction area. This includes trucks moving excavated earth from one portion of the site to the other if fugitive dust is visible from the transporting activity. g. Construction equipment shall be selected considering emission factors and energy efficiency. All equipment shall be properly tuned and maintained. P°— 9. Electric or diesel-powered equipment shall be utilized in lieu of gasoline-powered engines where feasible. rri 10. Construction activities shall minimize obstruction of through traffic lanes adjacent to die site and,if necessary,a fiagperson shall be retained to maintain safety adjacent to existing roadways. II. Construction operations shall be phased to limit large equipment operations during _the_smog_season_from_May_tluough-ektober 12. Ridesharing for the construction crew shall be supported and encouraged. • 1O The Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion Mitigation Monitoring Program Summary Mitigation Measures I Monitoring Activity I liimin> ::;>;;>.::::::�:..�;,»ry<::::>:<:>;:::<::><:;:<;::>::::;<:;;z:;�<::_;:.;:.;:.>:•::.;;:.;:.;:;<.;;:.;:.:;:.:.;;;:::::::::::::.:::::...�::::............ b Monitoring Agent ............. ...:.:::::::::.:.�:.:..::.'.iii:.::.ii+:iii:iviiii:'.:.iiii:::.iii:v.:iii+ii:{::.ii'ivry}iiij:.v:Ci;+:,i'iJii;::,.v::;:::ti:':;.::..}'::'.:;i;:'>':;+:.i;:.'v;•i!J,<::::':'}} 13. Energy Use • The parking lot design should allow for the future installation of dedicated parking spaces with electrical outlets for electrical vehicles. • Use light colored roof materials to reflect heat. • Use building materials that do not require use of paints and solvents such as pre-primed and a wood molding and trim products and pre-primed wallboard, (80-100%). • Require recycling bins in addition to trash bins and contract for recycling services. • Increase walls and attic insulation beyond Title 24 requirements,(5-9%). • Provide shade trees consistent with design review process to reduce building heat,(55%) • Use energy efficient and automated controls for air conditioners,(30%) • Use energy efficient parking lot lights(such as metal halide,clean Iucalox, high pressure sodium,low pressure sodium,or other energy efficient parking lot lights)consistent with design review process, • • Use lighting controls and energy efficient lighting,(60-75%) • Low-polluting and high-efficiency appliances shall be installed wherever possible. 14.Congestion Relief • • Require on-site truck loading zones. • l • Reschedule truck deliveries and pickups for off-peak hours. i 15.Work/Non-Work Tripe • Enhance bus stops on-site with seating areas and covered shelters to further encourage transit use. Where feasible,bus stops should allow passengers to (� wait inside air conditioned stores with a line of sight to see arriving buses. • Provide preferential parking spaces-for carpools and vanpools. • Utilize a mix of services on-site to provide funher amenities for employees and customers that would reduce off-site vehicle trips. Consideration shall be given to extending postal services beyond the Christmas season,medical off ice-facilities auto-repairandaddi tional-ridesharinginformation-at-the existing transit information desk. rn - CD 17 The Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion Mitigation Monitoring Program Summary Mitigation Measures I Monitoring Activity I Mining I Monitoring Agent 16. NPDES permit to be obtained and adhered to in order to prevent significant short term construction impacts to water quality. 17. The developer shall submit a new landscape plan prepared by a registered landscape architect and in accordance with the requirements identified in Resolution No.4185. ANIMAL LIEC No 7iti§!1!?°measures No mitigation measures arc required. . . . . No tnitigation measures are required. 1 18. Implementation of the proposed zone change is required to eliminate conflicts I between the proposed land uses and existing zoning. No mitigation measures are requited. No mitigation Ineastucs are required. j . No mitigation measures are required. . . 19. Truck traffic to and from the project site shall use the Baldwin Avenue truck route r— traveling to the 210 Freeway. With prior City approval and at times selected to avoid traffic impacts exceptions may be made to traffic mitigation measure 19. Cl) 20. Pre-and post-construction surveys of the condition of Baldwin Avenue shall be ril made jointly by the developer and the City Engineer to determine the extent of construction related accelerated wear on Baldwin Avenue(or if oilier routes arc later approved by the City, then also on those routes). If there is damage attributable to construction traffic, the damage shall be repaired by the developer to the SaiisjCtion of the City Engineer. _ -- ril i\D• 18 00 The Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion Mitigation Monitoring Program Summary IMitigation Measures I Monitoring Activity I Timing Monitoring Agent 21. 0 ...................................... , .................................................. ..................................................... . _ ......._......... One of the two following alternative mitigation measures shall be adopted. 21A. Cons1rucrion Algernative: The outbound lanes at Gate 8 can be restriped for three outbound lanes and then provide two(2)permanent inbound lanes. This requires widening of the south side of the driveway for the full width of one lane(11-12 feet)to provide the second entry lane. 21B. Traffic Management Alternative: This alternative does not require construction. The outbound lanes are increased from two(2)to three(3)during the track season PM hour with the use of barricades as is done today. Since the inbound lanes will be reduced to a single lane,the dual left-turn lane must be reduced as well. it will be nrrPcsary to barricade or cone(close off)the.inside left-turn pocket at the same time as the exit lanes are increased at Gate 8. Figure 17 in the Initial Study details the recommended improvements and alternatives. 22. A shared left,left-right turn lane configuration is warranted on this approach. This dual left-turn requires widening of the Huntington Drive cut which is designed for a single lane. In addition to the foregoing,signal phasing should be adjusted to protect northbound movements approaching form La Cadena to prevent conflicts. A schematic of these intersection improvements is provided on Figure 18 in the Initial Study. No miti a'o u n measu g res are required o miti at' N ton measur es ire r uire g eq d No miti atio t n measur 6 es ire r utred W 23. The demolition and remodeling activity shall comply with SCAQMD Rule 1403 Asbestos Emissions from Renovation/Demolition Activities. 24. All fluorescent light ballasts located in all of the areas that arc to be demolished shall be inspected to determine whether the serial number contains a-W suffix. All ballasts that do not contain a-W suffix shall be assumed to contain PCBs and shall therefore be handled as hazardous waste for proper disposal in accordance with all applicable government regulations,unless appropriate testing demonstrates r'° the absence of PCBs. 25. Unless appropriate testing demonstrates otherwise,paint flakes,fragments,or dust CJ) generated in demolishing areas shall be assumed to contain hazardous levels of lead and shall be handled as hazardous waste,so as to avoid human contact. 1r _Additional-aesthetic-impacts analysis-would-occur-as-part-of-rhe-Architectural-Design -=� Review and no mitigation measures are necessary. SAD iND 19 The Santa Anita Fashion Park Mall Expansion Mitigation Monitoring Program Summary IMitigation Measures I Monitoring Activity I liming I Monitoring Agent No mitigation measures are required. I 26. The initial stages of grading and excavation for the proposed project should be monitored by a qualified archaeologist who is prepared to recover and document any significant historic material that appears. This may require some delay or redirection of grading and/or excavation. r'DAUYYO1nArA-cAa.O7,sT NON.7BL r' ' yr qy+q i ' I 20