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February 20, 1996
Meeting 7:00 p.m.
ACTION
INVOCATION Bishop James Corrigan, Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE James Dale, Director, Administrative Services/
Finance
ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeski :tayor Loieski
Excused
1. PRESENTATIONS
a. Administration of Oath of Office to new Recreation and Parks
Commissioner, Steve Phillipi.
b. Administration of Oath of Office to new Human Resources
Commissioner, Gordon Penharlow.
c. Michael McMahon, Director of Corp. Services, City of Newcastle, Australia
2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING City Mgr. Kelly re
AGENDA ITEMS - REPORTSIANNOUNCEMENTSISTATEMENTS Newco Waste letter
& clarification of
City financial posi
tion.
MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive
reading in full. naopcea a-o
3. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Consideration of propased abatement of weeds, brush, rubbish, Aoproved a-o
refuse and dirt upon and in front of certain private property within the
City which constitute an existing or potential hazard to the health and
safery of adjacent property owners.
b. Report and recommendation for the consideration of a proposed Ap.~ro~.ea 3-0. Kuhn
General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan designation from abstained
"industrial" to "commercial" at the northwest comer of Huntington Dr. and
Second Ave.
c. Review and cansideration of 1996-97 Statement of Objectives and Approved a-o
proposed utilization for the 22nd year CDBG funds.
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4. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO xobert ellison
ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON-PUBLIC HEARING) -(FIVE rtilce Lamb
MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON} M. Pappas
~reg Zuzow
5. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS
City Council Reports/Announcements/Statements/Future Agenda Items see hinuces
RECESS CITY COUNCIL
6. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
ACTION
ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Ulrich, Young and Lojeski Chairman Loieski
Excused
a. Minutes of the February 6, 1996 adjourned and regular meetings. ~yr~„ea a-n
RECESSREDEVELOPMENTAGENCY at 7:50 p.m.
RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL
7. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Minutes of the February 6, 1996 adjourned and regular meetings. apo=o~ea a-o
~b. Report and recommendation ta accept the donation of a Brink's Annrnvarl a-n
• ( Truck for use by Police Department.
c. Report and recommendation to approve the purchase of a 2 1/2 ~p~roved a-n
ton dump truck with insulated bed from E.W. Truck Company for
546,040.49 for the Maintenance Services Department.
d. Report and recommendation to apprave a$500.00 contribution a_",-,,..o,, ~_r,
to Arcadia High Schaol's 1996 Constitution Team.
e. ~ Report and recommendation to approve an agreement for Aoproved 3-1
~,~ consulting services with R.W. Beck for a multi-city procurement Kuhn opposed
process for salid waste collection services.
f. Report and recommendatian to approve closing off South First a.,.,.~~~n
Avenue between the alley south of Huntington Drive and Califomia Street
on Friday, March 29. 1996 at 6:30 p.m. until Saturday, March 30, 1996,
at 6:00 p.m. for the Downtown 2000 Grand Reopening celebration.
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ACTION
g. Report and recommendation to adopt Resolution No. 5905 Adooted 4-0
supporting the passage of Proposition 203, the State School Bond
Measure, on the March 26, 1996 state primary election ballot.
Resolution No. 5905 - A Resolution of the City Councii of the
City of Arcadia, California, supporting proposition 203, the State
School Bond.
8. CITY MANAGER
a. Appointment to the Arcadia Beautiful Commission. Dorocn Denne
appointed -0
b. Report and recommendation to approve a themed interactive nen+ed ~-i
entertainment facility as an appropriate use in the CPD-1 zone, an Chang in favor of
area bounded by the 210 Freeway on the north, Fifth Avenue on the Project
east, the railroad tracks to the south, and Second Avenue to the
west with a conditional use permit.
9. CITY ATTORNEY
a. Ordinance No. 2045 - AOOPTION - An Ordinance of the Adonted a-o
City Council of Arcadia, California, amending the Arcadia Municipat
Code by adding Division 10 to Part 6, Chapter 2, of Article IX pertaining
to incidental outdoor dining areas in conjunction with primary restaurant
or eating establishment uses on privately owned commercial or industrial
zoned properties.
b. Ordinance No. 2044 - ADOPTION - An Ordinance of the City Adopted a-n
Councii of the City of Arcadia, California, amending portions of
Part 3 of Chapter 1 of Article V of the Arcadia Municipal Code related
to the collection of recyclable material from commercial and industrial
business propeRies.
10. CLOSED SESSION - Reconvene Arcadia Redevelopment Age~cy 8:18 p.m.
a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 to confer with
City negotiators William Kelly and Peter Kinnahan regarding
potential disposition of real property via negotiations with Emkay
Development Company (R. Smith) and Gateway Associates (L. Mielke)
applicable to 401-499 E. Santa Clara Street, Arcadia.
ADJOURN City Council and Redevelopment Agency to 5:30 p.m., February 29, 1996
ADJOURNED
AT 8:30 p.m.
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°4ORAT$O• STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEP'1 TMENT
February 20, 1996
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator I 4111/
By: John D. Halminski, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Public Hearing-- 1996-1997 Statement of Objectives and Project se
of 22nd Year CDBG Funds
SUMMARY
The Community Development Commission (CDC) has advised staff that the City will
receive approximately $412,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) F ds
for fiscal year 1996-97. Cost and project summaries must be submitted to the County no ater
than March 1, 1996. The total available funds to the city will be $412,527.
DISCUSSION
Any one of the following criteria is required for a project to qualify for Comm nity
Development Block Grant Funds: (1) a project must benefit low and moderate income
families, (2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slum and blight and/or (3) ha e a
particular urgency because existing conditions pose a serious threat to the health or welfare of
the community where other financial resources are not available to meet such needs.
Federal regulations require that no less than 70% of a grantee's aggregate funds $412,527 are
to be used to support activities that benefit persons of low and moderated income; resulting in
a minimum of$288,768 to be spent for low/mod activities.
The following is a summary of the proposed projects and use of funds recommended by the
Development Services Department for fiscal.year 1996-97:
Housing Rehabilitation $345,527
Congregate Meals Program $20,000
Senior Citizens Social Services $22,000
Administration $25,000
1996-97 CDBG Funds
LAScR PIPED
February 20. 1996
RECOMMENDED PROGRAMS - 1996-97 (22ND YEAR)
Due to the success of the fiscal year 1995-96 programs, staff has selected to continue the
progams into fiscal year 1996-97. Staff is recommending the following programs in fiscal
year 1996-97:
Housing Rehabilitation Project- 345,527
This is an ongoing program and as in previous years, the City will continue to offer a
maximum grant of $10,000 to low/moderate income homeowners for necessary h me
improvements.
Eligible improvements include exterior work including painting, roofing and sid'ng;
repairs, restoration or replacement of important parts of structures such as heating,
plumbing, electrical, etc.; other improvements to correct code violations as authorized
and interior work to make structures more livable, including, painting, plastering, ew
flooring and tile work. In addition, home improvement funds may be utilized for ext rior
yard maintenance including tree trimming or removal, if it is determined that said tree
created an unsafe condition. It is estimated that approximately 30 households will be
assisted (this includes the estimated cost for administering the program of $1,000 per
household).
Congregate Meals Programs - $20,000
This is an ongoing program. The Congregate Meals Program provides senior citizens
with a nutrition program that features hot noonday meals, Monday through Friday aithe
Arcadia Community Center. The City will continue to contract with the school di tract
and CDBG funding will be utilized to subsidize the cost of the meal. It is estimated�that
50 to 70 senior citizens would participate daily, resulting in 12,500 to 17,500 meals
served annually. This program is administered by the Recreation Department's S Inior
Citizen's Division.
Information and Referral Services - $22,000
This is an ongoing program. The program provides senior citizens with esse tial
information to maintain independent living and healthy lifestyles.
Assistance and information services provided include: government benefits assistance
(Medicare, social security, income tax, mei-cal, S SI), housing, transportation, egal
assistance, in-home services, health services and educational opportunities. The n ber
of unduplicated persons to be assisted is projected to be approximately 5,000. The
majority of participants are over the age of 65. This program is administered by the
Recreation Department's Senior Citizen's Division.
1996-97 CDBG Funds
February 20, 1996
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A'I-IACIIMI•:NT III
Community Development Block Grant
1996-97 Cost Sununary
Grant Number 13-96-UC-06-0505
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(3) 1'996-97 YEAR ALLOCATION $ 412,527 (12)ADDRESS: (13) 42,000 HINDS AVAILABLE FOR I'1111I.IC SERVICES
2/8/96
(1)DATE PRIOR YEARS'FUNDS $ 0 93 % IAM NATIONAL EVE 10. 1 % OF HINDS ALLOCATED 10 PUBLIC SERVICES
SECTION 108 LOANS $ 0 % S/B NATIONAL OBJECTIVE (14) 6 % OF FUNDS ALLOCATED TO PLANNING ANI)
Arcadia ADMINISTRATION
(2)CITY TOTAL PROGRAM $ 412,527
(I S) IS YOUR CITY Sl11SJ1iC'1"1'0 SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS'? NO
RESOURCES
Project I IUD 1-IUD Title,Project Title and Description Eligibility& Funding Proposed Location Proposed
Number Activity (6) National Sources Amount (10) Accomplishments .
(4) Code Objective (8) (II)
(5) Citations
(7.)
D96616 05 PUBLIC SERVICE 201(e) (1)/ CD13G 20,000 Arcadia Provides a nutritious
208(a) Community meal to senior citizens
Congregate Meals for Senior I-IONIE Center on a daily basis, except
Citizens. (2) (>) (A) 365 Campus Saturdays and Sundays.
• I.SG Drive There will be up to 70
This program provides senior IIOPWA Census seniors served per day.
citizens with a nutritious Tract
meal for lunch Monday CPD TOTAL. 4307.21
through Friday at the
Arcadia Community Center. PHA IA GRANT
CDBG funds will be utilized ASST''1) I ISNG
to contract with the School -
District to provide the hot TOTAL 20,000
meals. It is estimated 50 FUNDING ill
to 70 seniors will
participate daily, resulting Prior year money?
in 12,500 to 17,000 meals Yes or Isky
served annually. This
Other Funds?
program is administered Source Amount
by the Recreation
Department's Senior Citizen
Division. (9) Section 3 Covered Project
Yes X No
(Check one)
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CI l: 10/6/95 Page of
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ATTACHMENT III ,.
' Community Development Block Grant `
1996-97 Cost Summary -
Grant Number B-96-UC-06-0505
2/8/96 (3) 1996-97 YEAR ALLOCATION $ 41 2,527 (12)ADDRESS: (13) $ 42,000 FUNDS AVAILABLE FOR Pt1IBLIC SERVICES
(I)DATE PRIOR YEARS'FUNDS $ 0 93 % UM NATIONAL OBJECTIVE 10. 1% OF FUNDS ALLOCATED T()PUBLIC SERVICES
SECTION 108 LOANS $ 0 % S/B NATIONAL OBJECTIVE (14) 6 % 01' FUNDS ALLOCATED TO PLANNING AND
Arcadia ADMINISTRATION
(2)CITY TOTAL PROGRAM $ 412,527
RESOURCES (15) IS YOUR CITY SUBJECT TO SECTION 3 REQUIREMENTS? NO
Project HUD HUD Title,Project Title and Description Eligibility& Funding Proposed Location Proposed
Number Activity (6) National Sources Amount (10) Accomplishments
(4) Code Objective (8) (1 I) 1
(5) Citations
(7) —
D96618 14A REHABILITATION 202(a) (1)
CDi3G 345,527 Citywide Provide 31 grants of up
(b ) (2) (4) to $10,000 to low and
Housing Rehabilitation (5) (a) HOME moderate income owner
208(a) (3) I:SG
occupants.
Provides 31 grants of up to
$10,000 to low and moderate 1-IOPWA
income homeowners for -
eligible improvements CPD TOTAL
including exterior and
interior work, including but P1-IA GRANT •
not limited to painting, ASST'D I ISNG
roofing, and siding, repairs,
restoration or replacement TOTAL 345,527
of important parts of FUNDING III
. structures such as heating,
plumbing, and electrical; Prior year money?
other improvements to Yes or iiX
correct code violations as
authorized and interior Other Funds?
work to make structures Source Amount
more livable. CDBG funds
will be used for contractor (9) Section 3 Covered Project
---s-e-r-v e-e-s—a-nd a—con-stilt a-n-t
to administer/monitor the _ Yes X No
program. (Check one)
96-97cos.sum CDBG funds also include office
CI I: 10/6/95 materials in order to ad- Page of
minister the program.
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• STAFF REPORT
DEVEbliiPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
February 20, 1996
TO: Mayor and City Council ,1 /7 2
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
SUBJECT: Consideration of Proposed General Plan Amendment 96-001 at the
Northwest Corner of Huntington Drive and Second Avenue
SUMMARY
This General Plan change was initiated by the City to amend the current General Plan
designation from "Industrial" to "Commercial" for the Redevelopment Agency owned
property located at the northwest corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive (see the
attached map).
The Planning Commission at its January 23 meeting unanimously voted in favor :o
recommend approval of the proposed General Plan Amendment.
DISCUSSION
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The site contains approximately 174,000 sq. ft. (4 acres). The property has frontage on
two streets; Second Avenue and Santa Clara Street and is visible from both the freeway
and Huntington Drive.
The Redevelopment Agency began purchase of the properties in 1989 and had purchased
all properties by 1991. The site has been on the market for the past seven (7) years.
Because of the size of the property (approximately 4 acres), the location adjacent to
Huntington Drive, and the fact that the uses on the properties to the east are commercial,
it has been primarily marketed for commercial uses and/or multiple-family housing even
though the zoning and general plan designation are industrial.
Recently, the Marriott Lodging Development Company has expressed interest in
developing a three-story, 153 room Courtyard by Marriott Hotel on three of the four
acres. Hotels are.permitted only in the CPD-1 and C-2 or any less restrictive commercial
zone with an approved conditional use permit.
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6.1 In order to allow a hotel or any other commercial use on the site, the general plan
designation and the zoning classification must be changed. The proposed "Commercial"
designation is consistent with the designation being proosed in the General Plan Update
currently being prepared by the City.
The "Commercial" designation will allow more alternatives in establishing a zoning
designation for the site (i.e., C-O, C-1, C-2 or C-M) and provides more flexibility in the
types of uses permitted. If this General Plan change is adopted, a zone change will be
initiated at a later date.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development
Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial
study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of
the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water,
minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance.
When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project
will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which
the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this
project.
FISCAL IMPACTS
There will be no negative fiscal impacts as a result of this General Plan Change.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends that the General Plan designation
for the subject site be "Commercial".
FINDINGS AND MOTION
If the City Council intends to approve this General Plan Amendment, the Council should
move to direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution for adoption at a later meeting.
Attachments: • (1) Minutes of the January 23 Planning Commission meeting
(2) Map of Subject Area
(3) Environmental Documents
APPROVED:
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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February 20, 1996
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4. PUBLIC HEARING GP 96-001
Northwest corner of Huntington Dr. and Second Ave.
Consideration of a proposed General Plan Amendment to change the isieral Plan designation from "Ind striae' to
"Commercial".
The staff report was presented.
Ms. Butler said the C-2 zoning permits residential uses in the commercial zone with an approved conditional use permit.
Condominiums would not be permitted there because State law requires that condominium projects be consistent with the
General Plan but for rental housing, it would be permitted. The Redevelopment Agency anticipates that the remaining one acre
would be marketed for commercial uses.
The public hearing was opened.
No one spoke in favor or in opposition to this item.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian to close the public hearing. The
motion passed by voice vote with none dissenting.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Murphy, seconded by Commissioner Kalemkiarian to recommend approval of GP 96-
001 to the City Council.
ROLL CALL:
AYES: Commissioners Bell, Huang,Kalemkiarian,Kovacic,Murphy,Daggett
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Sleeter
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• CITY OF ARCADIA
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et. °`-'��li���� t" ARCADIA, CA 91007
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O4pORATE9' CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
A. Title and Description of Project:
General Plan Amendment 96-001 to change the General Plan designation from "Indust ial" to
"Commercial"
B. Location of Project:
Northwest corner of Second Avenue and Huntington Drive
C. Name of Applicant or Sponsor:
City of Arcadia
D. Finding:
This project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California
Environmental Quality Act of 1970 for the reasons set forth in the attached Initial Study.
E. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects:
None-see attached checklist_
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Date: 12/20/95 %///_ • / - - L
Date Posted: C. uni Development Administrator.
n File No G.P. 96-001
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CITY OF ARCADIA
Ilk\JM 40," 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
°°RPOasz$o. ARCADIA, CA 91007
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title: GP 96-001
2. Project Address: The northwest corner of Huntington Drive and
Second Avenue
3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address and Telephone Number:
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007 (818) 574-5442
4. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
5. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Donna L. Butler (818) 574-5442
6. General Plan Designation: Currently "Industrial"
7. Zone Classification: M-1 Planned Industrial District
8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole actiovolved, including but not limited to
later phases of the project and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its
implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
Proposed General Plan amendment tochange the General Plan designation from
"Industrial" to "Commercial"
9. Other public agencies whose approval is required. (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement.)
None
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at
least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
❑ Land Use & Planning ❑ Transportation/Circulation ❑ Public Services
❑ Population & Housing ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Utilities & Service Systems
❑ Geological Problems ❑ Energy & Mineral Resources ❑ Aesthetics
❑ Water ❑ Hazards ❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Air Quality ❑ Noise ❑ Recreation
❑ Mandatory Findings of Signficance
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E.I.R. Checklist
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DETERMINATION
(To be completed by the Lead Agency.)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the
environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets,
if the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or"potentially significant unless
mitigated." mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,
but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because
all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an
earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures
that are imposed upon the proposeroject. ❑
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Signature Date
Donna L. Butler City of Arcadia
Printed Name For
E.I.R. Checklist
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Potentially
nificant
Potentially nless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
Would the proposal result in potential impacts involving: VIP
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING.
Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designation ❑ ❑ ❑
or zoning?
The proposal is for a General Plan amendment to change the current designation of industrial to commercial,
consistent with the properties to the east along Huntington Drive
b) Conflict with applicable environmental ❑ ❑ ❑
plans or policies adopted by agencies
with jurisdiction over the project?
The proposed change is consistent with the overall Redevelopment Plan for this area.
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c) Be compatible with existing land use in ❑ ❑ ❑
the vicinity?
Properties to the east along Huntington Drive have a general plan designation of Planned Development and
are zoned CPD-1 (Commercial Planned Development)
d) Affect agricultural resources or operations ❑ ❑ ❑
(e.g. impacts to soils or farmlands, or
impacts from incompatible land uses?
There are no agricultural resources in the area.
e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement ❑ ❑ ❑
of an established community (including a
low-income or minority community)?
There will be no disruption to the physical arrangement of the community.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING.
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or ❑ ❑ ❑ �.
local population projections?
The proposed commercial designation will not impact population projections. �,/
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either ❑ ❑ ❑ 12"
directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects
in an undeveloped area or extension of
major infrastructure)? ( )
There will not be any substantial population growth as a result of the commercial GP designation
c) Displace existing housing, especially ❑ ❑ ❑ 4a'
affordable housing? ( )
The site is vacant.
3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS.
Would the proposal result in or expose people to ❑ ❑ _ ❑ ❑
potential impacts involving:
• GP 96-001 --E.I.R. Checklist
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Potentially
- Signific -`,,
Potentially Unle Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
a) Fault rupture? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ UV
No, there are no fault lines in this area.
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ 4/
A change in the General Plan designation will not affect seismic ground shaking.
c) Seismic ground failure, including ❑ ❑ ❑ 5(
liquefaction? ( )
A change in the General Plan designation will not affect ground failure, etc..
d) Landslides or mudflows? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ g/
A change in the General Plan designation will not create landslides or mudflows. /
e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable ❑ CI I
soil conditions from excavation, grading,
or fill? ( )
A change in the General Plan designation will not affect existing topography, etc.
f) Subsidence of the land? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑
A change in the General Plan designation will not cause subsidence.
g) Expansive soils? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ GiV
A change in the General Plan designation will not impact the existing property.
h) Unique geologic or physical features? ( ) CI ❑ ❑ V
The property is vacant and is a flat piece of property with no unique geologic or physical
features.
4. WATER
Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns ❑ ❑ ❑ i3
or the rate and amount of surface runoff? ( )
Future development of the site under the current or proposed GP designation could impact absorption
rates or amount of surface runoff, however, the change in the GP designation will not have a direct
impact. •
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b) Exposure of people or property to water related ❑ ❑ ❑ 19'
hazards such as flooding? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property. �, /
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration ❑ ❑ ❑ ',Y
of surface water quality (e.g. temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity)? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property.
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any ❑ ❑ ❑ 4/
water body? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property.
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction ❑ ❑ ❑
of water movements? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property.
GP 96-001 — E.I.R. Checklist
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Potentially
-. nificant .
Potentially nless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either ❑ AO ❑ ❑
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of any aquifer by cuts
or excavations or through substantial loss of
ground water recharge capability? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property. /
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of ❑ ❑ ❑ W
ground water? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property.
h) Impacts to ground water quality? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ W
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property.
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of ❑ ❑ ❑
ground water otherwise available for
public water supplies? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property.
5. AIR QUALITY.
Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute ❑ ❑ ❑ g/
to an existing or projected air quality
violation? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? ( ) LI ❑ ❑
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature ❑ ❑ ❑ LI
or cause any change in climate? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
d) Create objectionable odors? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ Z
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
Would the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? ( ) ❑ LI ❑ I"
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. ❑ ❑ ❑ 4Y
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g. farm equipment)? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to ❑ ❑ U W
nearby uses? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
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Potentially Unle- . Less Than
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Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
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d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or ❑ MP ❑ ❑
off-site? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or ❑ ❑ ❑ UV-
bicyclists? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting ❑ LI ❑ tliK
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)? ( )
• The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ lr
The change in the GP designation will not have any direct impact on the property or the environment
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the proposal result in impacts to:
a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their ❑ ❑ ❑
habitats (including but not limited to plants,
fish, insects, animals and birds)? ( )
The site is currently vacant and there are no endangered species existing.
b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑
trees)? ( )
There is an oak tree on the site which is subject to the City's oak tree preservation ordinance.
c) Locally designated natural communities ❑ ❑ ❑
(e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? ( )
There is an oak tree on the site which is subject to the City's oak tree preservation ordinance.
d) Wetland habitat(e.g. marsh, riparian and ❑ ❑ ❑ Er
vernal pool)? ( )
The site is not in a wetland habitat
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑
The site is vacant and in a developed area of the City.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with adopted energy conservation ❑ ❑ ❑
plans? ( )
Any future development of the site would have to comply with the energy regulations of the City.
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful 0 ❑ ❑ I
and inefficient manner? ( )
The GP change will not impact natural resources.
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Potentially (, :Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known ❑ ❑ ❑ lY
mineral resource that would be of future value
to the region and the residents of the State? ( )
The site is not in a mineral resource area but is in the middle of a developed portion of the City.
9. HAZARDS
Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of ❑ ❑ ❑ V
hazardous substances (including, but not limited
to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? ( )
The change in the GP designation will not result in any potential hazards. In fact a change from an industrial
designation to commercial designation may result in less impacts in the future.
b) Possible interference with an emergency ❑ ❑ ❑
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( )
The GP change will not impact the emergency response plan
c) The creation of any health hazard or • ❑ ❑ , ❑
potential health hazard? ( )
The GP change itself will not result in any health hazard.
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of ❑ ❑ ❑
potential health hazards? ( )
The GP change itself will not result in any health hazard.
e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable ❑ ❑ ❑ 12/
brush, grass, or trees? ( )
The site is completely vacant.
10. NOISE
Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ R/'
A change in the GP designation will not result in increased noise levels, however, ultimate
development of a vacant site may have short term impacts.
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑
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A change in the GP designation will not result in increased noise levels, in fact a commercial
designation should allow uses which will have less impacts to the noise levels than industrial uses.
11. PUBLIC SERVICES
Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in
a need for new or altered government services in any
of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact public services.
b) Police protection? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact public services.
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Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
c) Schools? ( ) ❑ MO ❑ ❑ V
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact public services.
d) Maintenance of public facilities, including ❑ ❑ ❑ P'
roads? ( )
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact public services.
e) Other governmental services? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact public services.
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the proposal result in a need for new systems
or supplies, or substantial alterations to the
following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact utilities or other service systems. This
would be evaluated at the time of development.
b) Communications systems? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ b✓
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact utilities or other service systems. This
would be evaluated at the time of development. -, /
c) Local or regional water treatment or L3 ❑ b�
distribution facilities? ( )
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact utilities or other service systems. This
would be evaluated at the time of development.
d) Sewer or septic tanks? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ O'
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact utilities or other service systems. This
would be evaluated at the time of development.
e) Storm water drainage? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ 01.,
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact utilities or other service systems. This
would be evaluated at the time of development.
f) Solid waste disposal? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ l
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact utilities or other service systems. This
would be evaluated at the time of development.
g) Local or regional water supplies? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact utilities or other service systems. This
would be evaluated at the time of development.
13. AESTHETICS
Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ ILI-
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact the aesthetics of the City; however, this
would be evaluated at the time of development.
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Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetics ❑ ❑ ❑ f
effect? ( ) MD
The change in the General Plan designation will not impact the aesthetics of the City; however, this
would be evaluated at the time of development.
c) Create light or glare? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑
The change in the General Plan designation will not create new light or glare; however, this
would be evaluated at the time of development.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ G✓
The change in the General Plan designation will not cultural resources; however, this
would be evaluated at the time of development.
b) Disturb archaeological resources? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ O'
The change in the General Plan designation will not cultural resources; however, this
would be evaluated at the time of development.
c) Affect historical resources? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ W
The site is vacant, therefore, the new GP designation would not affect historical resources.
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change ❑ ❑ ❑ L/
which would affect unique ethnic cultural
values? ( )
The proposed GP change will not create a physical change to the site.
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses ❑ ❑ ❑ `r'/
within the potential impact area? ( )
The proposed GP change will not restrict or affwect existing religious or sacred uses in the area.
15. RECREATION
Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or ❑ ❑ ❑ 01/
regional parks or other recreational
facilities? ( ) .
A change in the General Plan designation will not create a demand for new parks or other recreational
facilities.
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? ( ) ❑ ❑ ❑ a3'
A change in the GP designation will not impact existing recreational sites or opportunities.
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade ❑ ❑ ❑
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number
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or restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important examples
of the major periods of California history or
prehistory? (
. b) Does the project have the potential to achieve ❑ ❑ ❑
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goals? ( )
c) Does the project have impacts that are ❑ ❑ ❑
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects).
d) Does the project have environmental effects ❑ ❑ ❑ I=1/
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
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1111 CITY OF ARC ADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
� ARCADIA, CA 91007
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ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
Date Filed: N/A
General Information
1. Applicant's Name: City of Arcadia
Address: 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007
2. Property Address (Location): Northwest Corner of Second Avenue and
Huntington Drive
Assessor's Number:
3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
Donna L. Butler
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this
project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
None
5. Zone Classification: M-1 & D (Planned Industrial District with a design overlay)
6. General Plan Designation: "Industrial"
Project Description
7. Proposed use of site (project description):
The site is vacant and the city is proposing to amend the General Plan designation
to "Commercial". If approved the zoning would be changed to be consistent with
the General Plan designation.
8. Site size: Approximately 4 acres
9. Square footage per building: There are no buildings on the site
10. Number of floors of construction: N/A
11. Amount of off-street parking provided: N/A
12. Proposed scheduling of project: N/A
13. Anticipated incremental development: N/A
14. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of household sizes expected: N/A
15. If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: N/A
16. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
N/A
17. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
N/A
18. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and
indicate clearly why the application is required:
N/A
Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked
yes (attach additional sheets as necessary).
YES NO
19. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteratin of ground ❑
contours.
20. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public ❑ a
lands or roads.
21. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. U 2
22. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. ❑ LY
23. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. ❑ la
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24. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing ❑ 0"
drainage patterns.
25. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. ❑
26. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more. ❑
27. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, ❑ 0`
flammable or explosives.
28. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, ❑ ❑�
sewage, etc.).
29. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, ❑ U"
etc.).
30. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. ❑ L
Environmental Setting
31. Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects, any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach
photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
32. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants,
animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses
(residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops,
department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards,
etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
Certification
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data
and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts,
statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Date Si:nature
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DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
January 9, 1996
TO: Chairman and Members of the
Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator 4
SUBJECT: Determination if a"Theme Interactive Entertainment Facility" is an
appropriate use in the CPD-1 zone
SUMMARY
The City has received a letter from Jeff Brown on behalf of Kalvin Lee requesting a
determination that a "theme interactive entertainment facility" is a compatible use in the
CPD-1 (Commercial Planned Development) zone per Section 9260.1.6.(24). The
Development Services Department is requesting that the Planning Commission review
the proposed request and forward their recommendation to the City Council for
consideration.
The Development Services Department is recommending that if this use is deemed
appropriate in the CPD-1 zone it only be allowed with an approved conditional use
permit.
DISCUSSION
When the CPD-1 regulations were adopted in 1981, they were designed primarily to
encourage business and professional office uses, financial institutions and very limited
retail and service oriented businesses. Sections 9260.1.6 and 9260.1.12. set forth the
types of uses permitted in the CPD-1 zone without and with a conditional use permit.
These sections also provide that the City Council may approve "any other uses deemed to
be compatible with the purposes of this Title."
Since adoption of the CPD-1 zone many additional uses have been deemed compatible by
the City Council. The CPD-1 zone applies to the area bounded by the 210 Freeway on
the north, Fifth Avenue on the east, the railroad tracks to the south, and Second Avenue
to the west. A map of this area is attached.
According to the information submitted by Mr. Brown, theme entertainment facilities
provide interactive laser games that are an offshoot of virtual reality technology. "Laser
ccrpt/Iasrptpc PC Report-Theme Entertainment
January 9, 1996
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Storm", one of the newer games, is a battle simulation game generally played by two
teams of six to eight players each, in an arena which uses infra-red beams with a
simulated light laser for tracking purposes. The arena is a fog-shrouded futuristic
dreamscape complete with glowing graphics, strobe lights and sound effects. Walls are
lightweight plastic boards that are movable. Based on the information furnished to the
City the average size of an arena is 3,000 sq. ft.
The cost to play these games ranges from $3.00 to $5.00 and last ten (10) minutes.
Theme entertainment facilities are not video games; an entire building may be dedicated
to this use only by virtue of the participatory interactive nature of the game and size of
the arena.
RECOMMENDATION
Because this particular type of business is not defined in the Code and may be an
appropriate use, subject to specific conditions, staff is recommending that if it is
determined that a "theme interactive entertainment facility" is a compatible use in the
CPD-1 zone, that it be permitted only with an approved conditional use permit.
Because this matter deals with a zoning issue, staff is requesting that the Planning
Commission review the attached material and forward their recommendation to the City
Council for consideration.
ACTION
The Planning Commission may recommend to the City Council:
1. Approval of this request by determining that a "theme interactive entertainment
facility" is a compatible use with an approved conditional use permit for the purposes
of the CPD-1 zone under Section 9260.1.12.(14); or
2. Approval of this request by determining that a "theme interactive entertainment
facility" is a compatible use (without a conditional use permit) for the purposes of the
CPD-1 zone under Section 9260.1.6.(24); or
3. That a"theme interactive entertainment facility" is not a compatible use in the CPD-1
zone.
If the Planning Commission has any questions regarding this matter prior to the
scheduled public hearing, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
Attachments: Map of CPD-1 area
Exhibit A- Information on"theme interactive entertainment facility"
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Arcadia, CA
Dear Sirs,
Mr. Kalvin Lee has requested that I write to you concerning his potential site for a
Laser Storm themed entertainment facility. First, a little history about Laser Storm may
be helpful.
Laser Storm, Inc. has been in business for over 5 years and currently is the fastest
growing company in the laser tag entertainment industry. We currently have over 140
locations within the United States and nine different foreign countries. We offer a safe,
family type facility appealing to ages 8 and up. Birthday parties, social groups, and
corporate events are just a few of the many customers who frequent our locations.
Players are separated into two teams with games that encourage teamwork. Since a
large part of our customers are families, we are very responsive to the social concerns of
youths and violence. We never use terms like "shoot" or"kill", rather we use descriptions
like "tag", "zap", or"de-activate". The game is played on one level and the two teams are
always separated by a dividing line, meaning opponents don't have direct interaction with
each other.
Our equipment uses harmless infra-red beams with a simulated light laser for
tracking purposes. The arena walls are made of lightweight plastic boards that are
movable if bumped into. All of our games have met local and state safety codes.
Please see a letter that I also an sending from the Denver Police Dept. concerning
the lack of problems at one of our locations.
Also, I would be happy to address any specific questions that you may have. I can
be reached at 1-800-927-4273.
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Laser Storm San Diego Neil Medlock 5401 Linda Vista Road.Suite#409,San Diego. CA 92110
Roller Skateland East Noble Craver 9365 Mission Gorge Road, Santee, CA 92071
Gable House Bowl Mickey Cogan 22501 Hawthorn Blvd., Torrance, CA 90505
Putt Putt Golf Ross Briles 4307 Coffee Road, Modesto, CA 95357 ■..3
West Coast Laser Storm Danny Jack 1321 Garnett Ave. & Fennel St. Pacific Beach, CA 90601
Gable House Bowl#2 Mickey Cogan 22501 Hawthorne Blvd,. Torrance, CA 90505
Bakersfield Inflat.-Camelot Park Rachel Bowden 1251 Oak St., Bakersfield, CA 93304
Palace Park Daryn King, John Rouse 3405 Michelson Dr, Irvine, CA 92715
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ON THE ALERT:Serena Proudfoot wears black to make it harder for other players to see her in the darkened room.
square-foot arena,players must don game,the object of the game is to blast
IN The battle to Malay. belts with lightweight power-packs. the opponent with the phaser. FACT FILE
headphone style headsets and simulated The phasers emit high-intensity red LASER STORM
Laser Storm finds fans laser guns,called phasers. light beams and radio signals that,when
The game's playing field conveys an aimed correctly,activates small
in Sparks.
receivers in the opposing players' •What:Battle simulation game
other-world feeling.The murky arena headphones and phasers.Ahigh-pitched •Where:Kings Skate Country,185:
resembles a futuristic discotheque— explosion rings through the headphones E.Lincoln Way,Sparks.
• with fluorescent carpet,fog machine, when a players hit and the opposioe •When:noon to 10 p.m Sunday-
6y Eric Tiansay specialized lighting,top-of-the-line team gets a point.Players who are hit Thursday:noon to midnight
GAZETTE-JOURNAL sound system and four 400-watt must"re-energize"their phasers from weekends.
speakers playing techno-music. "energy pods"before returning to the •Cost:$3 Monday-Thursday:$4
erena Proudfoot has gone through Fluorescent barriers and signs arranged game. weekends.
the eye of the Storm and she says in a maze configuration makeup the rest Since discovering the game.Denver ■Details:359 5572.
it's a blast.Asa frequent player of of the game's setting.A scoreboard Hughes and Mike Brockelspy,both 15•
Laser Storm,a new interactive hangs on one wall.In addition.a have done a lot of returning e.the game.
laser eame inside the Sparks Kings monitor supervises each game. They've both played Laser Storm 30
Skate Country.Proudfoot has boldly times and counting. interaction and projectiles.
gone where few 10-year-old girls have Opponents can play"Beads up"(one "I liken it to a roller coaster ride,"
on one)or in groups—ideally,live on "I think it'll be big,"Brockelspy Holman says."I've been in there t 0
gone before. five•Once play begins on the 10-minute exclaims•"I just keep coming...It's minutes—without running—and
"It's fun and it's coot."Proudfoot like an arcade game but better because come out sweating.It's a harmless
explains."It's like playing hide-and-seek you're scurrying around in your hands come swean non-violent a armgame."
but better." and knees and not Just vegetatine•" Jim one v Hunter,who game.'}
That's not to say Laser Storm's an PLAYERS OFFER Hughes agrees with his Laser Storm took their Jayne Hun Jimmy who to try tt
ordinary peekaboo kid's game.It's (� . counterpart. Laser Storm•concurs with Holman.ou
certainly not cheap with its 580.000 STORM U RM TACTICS "It's addicting,but a good addicting," I think it looks like good,clean fun
price tag. Hughes explains."It gives me a rush.It's
■"Keep your head down and don't Jim.47,says."It looks interesting and
An offshoot of virtual reality worth the 3 because it's so exhilarating.
technology,Laser Storm.manufactured jump the gun,"Denver Hughes challenging.And I like that it's
You feel like you're in a warp ut you re supervise.Kids need more technical
by Denver-based Space Sport Inc..is a advises."Keep low and stay behind not•..It's a lot better than paint ball."
y the barriers." things like this."
battle simulation game.Laser Storm's ■"Aiwa s move around,especially Jin;Holman,general manager of the
the'90s version of an old-fashioned cat- y Sparks King Skate Country.says unlike Jayne_44,echoes her husband's no
and-mouse game—complete with after you hit your opponent."Mike the short-lived paint ball fad.Laser "I think it's good for the kids to get
enough high-tech gadgets and gizmos to Brockelspy stresses. And always Storm:%an be played by anyone—thus, some of that energy out,"she says."I
make Capt.Kirk proud. pick the red side." no insurance liabilities—and there's no wish I was 20 years younger or I'd pia•
Before entering the ame's 3.000- injury factor because there's no physical because it looks like a lot of fun.'
Laser mimes repay wikestment, • ,
by Art Snyder . `=,,•— . _ s . . -
•It's fun, it's exciting and it takes :____- -'.. .. :, -
some planning, but rink operators agree . • --- f _1 i •y,
that a laser attraction can be worth the I. +.: -��- '_ ., , "{
investment. Keith Ferraro and Dan King a "'' y -T -" •say they've added the zip of laser games r" `` - ' , . 7� •
to their rinks, and the promise is big. ' ' ' ••''',) ' yid 1-1.--.1•.'‘.'•.�-N �}t` '`4 ` .' t -
Ferraro, who runs Skateland of Glen i :. C _ :a. t : ,,� is j i' •%
Falls, in Glen Falls, N.Y., and King, who s �','',,,'^ ,7.111:1k;1• Q `� .-.`..43--.:...# • -:
owns four King's Skate Country rinks in Yr; Q, £� J. s 1,,4
Reno and elsewhere, take a big-picture ?; �.y t
•look at where their rinks fit into today's .`) • +� ,c-r=.1 • �� •''! t,; ,: -' -y
amusement scene. With a lot of ' . .. 7, -
�' •ate:.�''•' _-tie"=..
competition for the public's entertainment ••-.':';?` '. ' '.earvv _-c:, , 'j'. . •��.
dollar,today's rink operator has to provide 'r '. -\ i. '•-:.'' ., .""`4` ` •�4
a lot of bang for the buck. Water slides, "' r►' �P '• � �! ''+
•miniature golf and go-karts are mainstays _ -4-r:, - =�'�+' :' '••
of any rink operator's total public `�'�=�'• -t-r. 31.•" -• . ''''-‘11. .'
entertainment image, but laser activities The laser maze provides for a lot of excitement in this new profit center. People
perhaps do the best job of thrusting a of all ages can use the lightweight equipment. Precautions are taken to insure a
rink's image into the future, they say. fun vet safe experience.
If you're thinking about expanding
your own rink's amusements — and a system that had the players' equipment For Ferraro.that meant construction work.
profit-centers — learn how Ferraro and needing recharging all the time. Being "We had to build a building onto our
King made the move to the world of young. they needed something easy to rink to accommodate the laser arena• and
lasers. Their advice couldn't be more understand and to have fun quickly once we moved the video games into the
timely. they suited up. Maintenance costs were a adjacent area.' he explains. It's
Skateland of Glen Falls factor, too, he says. convenient. he adds, and an attractive
Ferraro says he was looking to both "If you have a short time period of neon sign draws skaters and others into
build his overall rink business and enhance running the packs,you have to have twice this portion of his rink's facilities.
its reputation as a total family as many units" to keep the game floor "The company gave me basic
entertainment center when he first thought occupied and to keep players from having constraints about the number of people
about a laser attraction. to stand around waiting—and not adding who could play in a laser arena.• he
"We were looking for an additional to your coffers—he explains, noting that continues. Based on this information,"We
rink activity, one that we could operate investment in equipment can be a • built a 34- by 50-foot building of blocks,
year-round here in New York, where significant factor. with a metal roof. It took about a month
weather is a major winter factor,' Ferraro Ferraro adds that at first he was leery. for the basic shell to go up. using local
. says. "I'd seen kids and adults play laser too. of dividing his arena into specialized contractors: then another two weeks with
tag a couple of years ago and they seemed areas, to create a separate laser game a solid crew to finish everything.
to love it," floor. Now he sees that it's better to have "One of the reasons we went with a
Ferraro says he then looked into the pos- the laser arena set off, because "safety is new building was that we wanted to create
sibility of a laser draw at his rink,then he good.'he explains. a totally new environment,one that would
did his homework. "I considered the cost "Foam edges around the playing get people into our rink who haven't
of the system, did some arena"add a measure of ease to insurance skated in years.'
research on it, and talked with various considerations, he continues. Into this newly constructed area went
manufacturers," recalls Ferraro, whose An indoor arena for laser play also the arena,scoreboard•waiting area(where
rink is north of Albany, at the base of the worked in his favor with New York's youngsters suit up while others are on the
Adirondack Mountains in the eastern part notable snowy winters. • floor, playing) and video games. The
of the state. "I thought a laser attraction would be games can he critical. because they can
After talking with Laser Storm good because people could play it keep your customers busy—and keep
representatives,some issues about adding throughout the year." he notes; "Our two money rolling in—while waiting their
a laser tag game to his rink became clearer other attractions are outdoor attractions. turn with the lasers.
to Ferraro.With a mostly youth crowd,he so this helps round out the picture.' Generally. two teams'of eight players
knew his customers needed lightweight Sonic rink operators choose to are on the floor at any given=fnu. with an
equipment for laser play. He knew young construct the laser facility within the equal number suiting up. "Phis system
people needed something easy to handle, confines of their existing rink. but when gets the most out of your investment. he
in addition to being light. He didn't want space is tight. other options are a must. says. because there's little down time.
repnnted by permission. (co I l t i I t lied)
Laser games a raw,ing large creels of all ages
(continued) "We have 30-second turnover example. makes sure that not too many of (used in playing laser tag) in the auena:'
this way.'he stresses. their arenas are in any one area. This King says that rink operauor ought
The laser company provided the setup helps prevent over-saturation of a market. to make sure they do a lot of planning_ and
information and instructions for bringing King's Skate Country know before hand what they want out of
the whole system up to speed, Ferraro With four rinks, Dan, King knows a their new laser facilities. As with anything
notes. thing or two about rink operations. He that can cost from S30,000 to S80.000 or
grasped the fact that a laser arena would more, paying attention to details is a
'. -''''''.= i';•''' fit in nicely with the "total-entertainment" must. This includes everything from the
,`- .t. . • -- .'` concept that marked his rink in Sparks. basic rules of laser games to knowing all
+ �� The rink is near a water park, a go-kart about laser equipment: what's needed
-+ ' • : ' 1 ) - •. facility, an arcade and a miniature golf and how much? What are maintenance
�. �. attraction, so a leading-edge draw like a expectations and costs? What about down
laser arena would be sure to enhance his time? How do you organize leagues?
!�- position in a crowded field. "Besides being good to work with
.�:;:::— ........
- • "We've had our laser arena since Laser Storm has been upgrading and
a ' ", ," December, and we're happy with it," improving its equipment all the time
• '� '` `� = ;?i:-- 7:•r King says. "We'd do it again, too." changing things as needed:' King says.
" fi r°`" He cautions other rink operators that "They're good at repairing equipment,
i _..+-y-„ W ,= e;: it takes time to do it right, though. too. If we have heavy usage over the
', '''...2 ti; ,-;<,.;.-6...:� "It took some planning," he explains. weekend and something is down on
A---.7., ' : 1:11, --. • ib� = Y We had to get the physical dimensions Monday, we can ship it to them and have
SLR' , needed for the staging area — the square it back, repaired, by Wednesday.'
< i �"-•�_ '.� 1'1' footage to get the setup done right. We This has to be a factor when you
• '' ' K. ` have 30,000 square feet at our Sparks consider the game has broad appeal, and
. max• �,.. •�' t:-:-.1 w rink, and we used 3,500 square feet for especially strong appeal with the older
i '`- ' ;L.,-
,,.-, the laser set-up:' crowd, a lot of males in the 16-to-25
"'' L '�•- 4"'"'" tom= Looking back, 'King says he would range.
A separate area for the laser games is allocate even more space for the attraction. With a standout system that includes
brightly lit and enticing! "We don't have room for games in that "the latest in sound equipment. lights,
area, or a birthday room there, either. I carpeting and everything that goes with
"It's important to do your homework wish we had set aside 5,000 square feet, it, we have $100,000 in our laser arena,"
and to get your employees trained in the so people waiting to play the laser game King explains. "We're still lining up the
functioning of the whole system." Ferraro could play video games." discounts (to introduce people to the
emphasizes, if quick and continued "The laser company set up the arena game), building our laser birthday party
success is your goal. and scoreboard in just two days," King promotions, and fine-tuning our whole
Ferraro says that his system boasts a says."We put in the sound system and the laser operation. It's just a matter of time
computer-controlled music system, sound carpet. They also put in the obstacles before we're at our peak.
effects, fog makers and special lights. r .,-r..7<..-,r-•TS B, i N --6
"We have both strobe and pan lights, t •which add a new dimension," he says. r 1 •
r
"It's a lot like a rock concert:" �= `°—�
Laser games appeal to "kids from 5 _ -
to 65," he says. "We do a lot with the . " ter• •• .°"�' 7:2-•• . •
system with our birthday parties, and it's N
especially attractive with adults. We .•
sometimes have 40 to 50 playing at a . VI: jai a •
time A lot of the appeal of a laser attraction i _ i } •_; -I it depends on your sessions and the day of _ # p�`�
the week. We do especially well with ,, - t; . :aa1.._
families and adults."(continued) - {j_
Ferraro figures it takes about a year I r , 4' ,•for a laser attraction to catch on since •
"it's such a learning process for all — J .,,,,F_•
rink owners, employees and customers -'- •alike," he explains. "Word-of-mouth , _ ,1 ,, F
helps a lot with an attraction like this It �.' r �. y V.r +j + ' X� ;` _ 2
v.
really advertises itself better than anything • . f` . •'- ` ..=v ,,•_ �' _ - .=.ti.
else you do' Itt?A 4:04:1 ... :;= s.14<:•1z t,„ ii`_'-,-e,,:=t .i :c«ti. . ..
While there may he laser competitors, The Skateland Family Fun Center, above, in Glen Falls, N.Y., offers
Ferraro concedes.. Lauer Storm. for video games which entertain waiting laser game players.
lie 0111 it•A- I it,t J - "i••
Taking the couatry
by laser storm
By John Rich
They want to be Luke Skywalker or The Terminator or the Bladerunner or even blaster's unique thumb
Dirty Harry. And they're lining up by the thousands to play the number one laser trigger allows an easy fit
game in America—Laser Storm. for all hand sizes. The
A typical Laser Storm arena is decorated with fluorescent fog-shrouded graphics, system is so easy to
music and sound effects. Suddenly, laser beams blast overhead. A spaceship can be operate, a group of 48 can
heard in the distance. You energize your blaster, rally your team and the fun begins! be equipped and briefed in
It's hide and seek and blast...but you've already been spotted by the other team 3 minutes.
and laser shots cut through the fog. You take a direct hit, disabling your blaster.
Your headset advises, Laser Storm's unique
"Energize...energize". You make game themes are designed
your way back to an Energy Pod, to be easily interchange-
"re-load"and you're right back in able, allowing operators to
action. You risk a look at the 1 ir m aintain excitement for
scoreboard. Your team is down 7 , .. • even the most frequent
point with only minutes to Itt- players. Each theme
la time for Plan B. You direct
" ... provides a complete
your team to storm the Neutral scenario, appropriate
Zone, blasting on the move. You graphics, scoring and game
_
score 2, 3, 5 points...but your rules.;
headset announces those dreaded I ` ' Operating a Laser Storm
words, "Game over". It's O.K., .4 , A arena is simple. Some
we'll get them next time you say ', ,t�` y >.L operators run their arenas
as your team heads for the counter
.e,` N , themselves, while others
for a re-match The music begins
are absentee owners,hiring
under the hissing fog. This time
outside help at local
you're the red team. This time t
you're Wyatt E competitive hourly rates.
Y Y arp - The upfront investment is
Laser Storm is an interactive substantially lower than
laser game where two teams,
comprised of 2 to 24 players each any other laser game. A
• twelve-player system can
compete in a themed laser arena. A be set up in as little as
Neutral Zone separates the teams 1500 square feet for under
with a waist-high barrier, allowing
$30,000. Attributes such as
no player to cross over into the low initial investment,high
other team's territory. This serves ;.,,' % profit potential,two purposes—there is no confu- - � . P Po warp-
speed
as to who is on who's team return of investment,
(unlike other laser games) and > and great fun for the whole
x° a ''. family are what's making
Laser Storm the fastest-
(Continued from page one) I growing laser game in
• secondly, prevents players from running and chasing i America.
opponents through the arena, thus decreasing the likeli- Laser Storm is a product
hood of injury. of Space Sport Ltd.,7700
Games typically last ten minutes. Charges range from - I Cherry Creek South Drive,
$3 to$5 per game,per player. A smart operator can run 6 Denver, CO 80231; 1-800-
games per hour, utilizing two sets of equipment, for Y-A PHASER ,
maximum throughput. While one group is playing, the .
next group is being outfitted and briefed, allowing for
rapid turnover. Think of the profit potential.
The Laser Storm player unit is designed for use by 3-
year olds and up. It is the only system on the market to .
comfortably fit a small hand as well as an adult's. There
are no bulky vests,no heavy battery packs to lug around,
no goofy helmets and no awkward weapons that require
two hands to operate. Instead, Laser Storm equipment
consists of a lightweight Velcro controller belt,a tele-
phone-style headset and a small, hand-held blaster. The
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O4P0RAT80 STAFF REPORT
DATE: February 20, 1996 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: '/Peter P. Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator
SUBJECT: REPORT AND RECOMMENDATION TO CLOSE OFF SOUTH
FIRST AVENUE BETWEEN HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND
CALIFORNIA STREET FOR THE DOWNTOWN 2000 GRAND
REOPENING CELEBRATION ON SATURDAY, MARCH 30, 1996
SUMMARY
Staff is requesting permission to barricade South First Avenue from the alley south of
Huntington Drive to California Street on Friday, March 29, 1996 at 6:30 p.m. until Saturday,
March 30, 1996 at 6:00 p.m. for the Downtown 2000 Grand Reopening Celebration.
DESCRIPTION
The Downtown 2000 Streetscape project will be completed by late March, 1996. •Staff is
working with downtown merchants on a major community festival to celebrate the reopening of
the downtown. The proposed community festival will be held on South First Avenue between
the alley south of Huntington Drive and California Street. It will require closing First Avenue at
Alta, Bonita, and the alleys between Alta and California at First from 6:30 p.m. Friday, March
29;1996 until Saturday, March 30, 1996 at 6:00 p.m.
The Grand Reopening Ceremony will include a Ribbon Cutting Dedication at 9:00 a.m., March
30, 1996, with live entertainment throughout the day (10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.) There will be
food tables, police and fire vehicles and classic cars on display, children's games, raffles,
dance lessons, and a historical display.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds for the Celebration are included in the Agency's adopted FY 1995-96 budget.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council approve closing off of South First Avenue between the
alley south of Huntington Drive and California Street on Friday, March 29, 1996 at 6:30 p.m.
until Saturday, March 30, 1996 at 5:00 p.m. for the Downtown 2000 Grand Reopening
Celebration.
Approved by: ;P"T ' q
William R. Kelly, City Manager
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