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Home My WebLink AboutOctober 15, 2002ROLL CALL: . A N N O T A T E D MW A G E N D A Arcadia City Council and Redevelopment Agency Meeting October 15, 2002 5:30 p.m. Development Services Department Conference Room Council Members /Redevelopment Agency Members: Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall All present TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) None 1. STUDY SESSION a. Affordable senior housing proiects Direct City staff to Recommendation: Provide direction continue .to work with META Housing re Western Hotel Site for Sr. Hs'ng 7:00 p.m. project. Council Chambers INVOCATION - Rev. Ellen Jennrich, Lutheran Church of The Cross PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Terry Blackwood ROLL CALL: Council Members: Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall All present 2. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS None MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive reading in full Adopted 5 -0 3. PRESENTATION of a Proclamation to Police Department for Red Ribbon Chief Hinig Week 4. PRESENTATION of the Citizen of the Month Award to Pamela Blackwood Mayor Marshall 5. PRESENTATION of a plaque to Mary Young for distinguished service on Mayor Marshall the Historical Museum Commission Gail A. Marshall, Mayor . Dr. Sheng Chang, Mayor Pro tempore . Gary A. Kovacic, Mickey Segal, John Wuo, Council Members William R. Kelly, City Manager June D. Alford, City Clerk I 6. 0 • PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed items -of consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to the proposed Item 6 (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the public hearing. a. Accentance - $125.000 Citizens' Ontion for Public Safety in Schools Grant Recommendation: Accept and authorize the expenditure of funds for a new Youth Educational Support police officer position to be assigned at the three middle schools ppnose of front line police services Recommendation: Adopt Pub. Hrg. Closed Approved 5 -0 Pub. Hrg. Closed Res. 6328 Adopted 5 -0 C. Resolution No. 6326 amending Table 2 -1 and the text of the Community Pub. Hrg. Closed Development Section of the General Plan to increase the maximum Res. 6326 intensity for senior housing projects (General Plan changes B.P. 2002 -002 Adopted 5-0 and G.P. 2002 -004) Recommendation: Adopt d. Ordinance No 2168 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code pertaining to Pub. Hrg. Closed Senior Residential Community Assisted Living and Dementia Care Ord. 2168 Recommendation: Introduce Introduced 5 -0 e. ADR 2002 -061— revised plans for Westfield Shoppingtown at 400 South pub. Hrg. Closed Baldwin Avenue Approved 5 -0 Recommendation: Approve TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON - PUBLIC HEARING /FIVE- MINUTE' Lori Phillipi TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) Slaoesmitt is Hn g 7. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports / Announcements /Statements/Future Agenda Items See Minutes ** Councilmember Kovacic filed a declaration that his wife currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Arcadia Historical Society, this in reference to any agreements that may come before the City pertinent to the Historical Society. ** Councilmember Wuo filed a declaration that he presently serves as President of the Arcadia Historical Society, this in reference to any agreements that may come before the City pertinent to the Historical Society. r . 8. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL: Redevelopment Agency Members: Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall All present 9. CONSENT a. Minutes of the October 1, 2002 regular meeting Recommendation: Approve b. Waiver from ARA 172 for American Kenpo Concepts - 153 North Santa Anita Avenue Recommendation: Approve ADJOURN the Redevelopment Agency to November 5, 2002 at 5:30 p.m., Library Auditorium, 20 Duarte Road RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL 10. CONSENT Approved 5 -0 Approved 5 -0' a Minutes of the October 1, 2002 regular meeting Approved 5 -0 Recommendation: Approve b. Resolution No. 6327 approving the San Gabriel and Los Angeles Rivers Watershed and Open Space Plan Recommendation: Adopt Adopted 5 -0 C. Acceptance - Santa Anita Reservoir No. 3_ Recommendation: Accept all work performed by Southwest Engineering, Incorporated for the Santa Anita Reservoir No. 3 rehabilitation project as complete and authorize the fmal payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $73,502.32 Accepted 5 -0 d. Professional Services Agreement - engineering services for construction e. of three pressure reducing stations Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement in the amount of $80,360 with RBF Consulting for engineering services Approved 5 -0 Therapists Recommendation: Introduce Introduced 5 -0 11. CITY MANAGER a. (-1 Ordinance No..2166 amending Article III of the Arcadia Municipal Code edition of the Uniform Fire Code adopted by the Western Fire Chief's Association Recommendation: Introduce and schedule for a Public Hearing on November 5, 2002 Ordinance No. 2167 amending Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal . Code relating to building regulations and adopted by reference the 2001 Introduced 5 -0 Pub. Hrg.11 -5 -0: amendments, published and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials: and further adopting by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2001 edition, with appendices, installation standards and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials: and further adopting by reference the Califonria Electrical Code 2001 edition, with appendices, indices, tables and State of California amendments applicable to local iurisdictions, published and adopted by the National Fire Protection Association: and further adopting by reference the Uniform Administrative Code provisions for the National Electrical Code. 1996 edition, published and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials: and further adopting by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2001 edition, with appendices, installation standards and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials: and further adopting by reference the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2000 edition, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials: and further adopting by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 edition, published and adopted by the International Officials: and further adopting by reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 edition, published and adopted Recommendation: Introduce and schedule for a Public Hearing-on November 5, 2002 Introduced 5 -0 Pub. Hrg. 11 -5 -0 ADJOURN to November 5, 2002 at 5:30 p.m., Library Auditorium,, 20 Duarte Road ADJOURNED at 10:20 p.m. 03�a p, 0 j IbR STAFF REPORT Development Services Department October 15, 2002 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don P an, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator .,!1Z- SUBJECT: Ordinance No 2163 Adding Division 8 to Article VI Chapter 4, Part 2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding the regulation of Massage Therapists Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance No. 2163 SUMMARY Attached for the City Council's consideration is Ordinance No. 2163 Adding Division 8 to Article VI, Chapter 4, Part 2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding the regulation of Massage Therapists. The Development Services Department is recommending that the City Council Introduce Ordinance No. 2163 relating to massage therapist. DISCUSSION Currently there are no provisions in the Arcadia Municipal Code that regulate the standards and practices of massage therapists, practitioners or technicians. The proposed regulations are a compilation of regulations from other cities and have been reviewed by the City Attorney and the Police Department. The ordinance provides for the regulation of massage therapy activities that is consistent throughout the County of Los Angeles and includes standards for issuance of permits as well as restrictions on operations that serve to reduce the risk of illegal activities. LASER 1114AGED Ordinance 2163 October 15, 2002 Page 1 cc/v. n M The regulations do not ep rmit massage parlors or establishments. Section 6418.3 strictly prohibits massage therapy establishments. The following is a brief summary of the proposed provisions: Massage therapy business activities must be purely incidental and secondary to the principal established business and are allowed to operate at an established medical office, including acupuncturist, day spa or salon. Each medical office, including acupuncturist, shall be limited to two (2) massage therapist on the premises at any given time. 2. Hours of operation are prohibited between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a. M. 3. A massage therapist identification card shall be required of all persons desiring to receive a business license. Specific information has been incorporated into Section 6418.9 for acquiring a Massage Therapist Identification Card. All requests for a Massage Therapist Identification Card shall be processed by the Police Department. Once approved a Business License can be issued. 4. Section 6418.16 specifically identifies prohibited activities. 5. Section 6418.17 sets forth operation standards addressing clothing, coverings, linens, advertising, inspections and searches, lighting, bath facilities, rooms, massage tables, dressing rooms, etc. The ordinance includes procedures for the suspension and revocation of massage therapist identification cards and business licenses and sets forth an appeal procedure to the Business Permit and License Review Board. As noted, the proposed regulations will assist the City in processing and licensing legitimate massage therapists while at the same time reduce the potential occurrence of illegal activities. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The proposed text amendment is exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3). FISCAL IMPACT None Ordinance 2163 October 15, 2002 Page 2 M RECOMMENDATION 0 That the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2163 Adding Division 8 to Article VI, Chapter 4, Part 2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding the regulation of Massage Therapists. Approved: William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachments: City Council Ordinance No. 2163 Ordinance 2163 October 15, 2002 Page 3 e M En Ce2 7� p, STAFF REPORT Police Department DATE: October 15, 2002 TO: Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: David H. Hinig, Chief of Police6�71/ By: Nancy Chik, Management Analyst._ SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6328 authorizing the Arcadia Police Department to use funds allocated from the Citizens' Option for Public Safety— Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (COPS - SLESF) for the purpose of front line police services Recommendation: Adopt Summary This staff report explains the Citizens' Option for Public Safety (COPS) program and requests approval of Resolution 6328, which will authorize expenditure of funds for specific law enforcement purposes. Background Each year, the State Legislature considers supplemental funding for local police departments under the COPS program. The annual decision to fund the COPS program is based upon budget priorities and available funds. Although the program has been funded the past seven years, the COPS program funding continues on a year -to -year basis. The intent of the COPS program is to enable local police agencies to enhance public safety by purchasing equipment and /or services otherwise unavailable to them through their respective budgets. The COPS program distributes State funds to local cities on a per capita basis. Recipient cities are required to deposit the State funds in a local Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Fund (SLESF) to be expended only for equipment and services requested by the chief of police and approved by the City Council. Each year, the police chief submits a list of the items and /or services to be purchased with COPS -SLESF funds. The City Council reviews and approves the purchases. The State has placed the following limitations on the funds: LASER IMAGED EXHIBIT "A" P/Y -b�, 1. They must be used for front line police services in accordance with a plan submitted by the chief of police; 2. Their use must not supplant what has been or should be general fund expenditures, and; 3. The spending plan must be submitted to the State for audit purposes. Discussion This year, we will receive $109,048 in COPS -SLESF funds. By the end of December 31, 2002, we should have approximately $35,000 remaining in the fund as a result of cost savings, with an additional $5,000 from interest. Our estimated available total for the 2003 calendar year is $149,048. From January 1, 2003, to December 31, 2003, we propose to use the grant to fund the following positions: 1. Continue the existing Crime Analyst position .......... ........................$64,000 2. Continue the existing Court Liaison position ........... ........................$50,000 3. Armor -plate and baffling system for new firing range ..................... $35,048 Total.............................................................. ............................... $149,048 Crime Analyst Position. With Council approval in 1997, the Department created a Crime Analysis Unit with COPS -SLESF funds. Since that time, the position has proven itself to be highly effective in evaluating crime patterns and trends as well as tracking criminal activities of known offenders and recidivists. The Department proposes to continue funding the crime analyst position's salary and benefits from the COPS -SLESF fund. Court Liaison Position. The City Council, in the 1997 COPS funding, also authorized the court liaison officer. The Department staffs the position with a non -sworn Community Service Officer (CSO) and proposes to continue funding the position's salary and benefits from the COPS -SLESF fund. This position is responsible for coordinating the filing of criminal cases with the District Attorney's Office, monitoring the status of cases, and ensuring that dispositions of cases are properly recorded for reporting to the Department of Justice. The liaison position is critical because it frees police detectives to dedicate their time to case investigation and follow -up. Without a court liaison officer, detectives would have to spend valuable hours filing cases, tracking dispositions, and the overall effectiveness of the Investigations Bureau would be diminished. Armor -Plate and Baffling System. The new police firing range will require armor - plate and bullet - deflection devices, commonly called a "baffling system" in order to ensure that bullets fired on the range will not ricochet or penetrate wall or ceiling areas within the range. The "armor -plate and baffling system" will ensure maximum safety for all persons using the range. The funds allocated here will be applied with money from other sources for this project. I%W *460 Fiscal Impact None. These expenditures have no impact upon the City's General Fund. Recommendation Adopt Resolution No. 6328 to use funds allocated from the Citizens' Option for Public Safety - Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund (COPS- SLESF) for the purpose of front line police services. Attachment: Resolution No. 6328 Approved: t 110, 1 William R. Kelly, City Manager wo Cis/ 90 Ivo ;lam !ARC 1IA !�„co\ "TE�o� STAFF REPORT October 15, 2002 Development Services Department TO: Mayor and City, Council FROM: Don Pena':n, Assistant City Manager/Development ment Director p Services By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator ;-✓' SUBJECT: Review of ADR 2002-061 revised •lans for � or the W Shoo•in•town at 400 S. Baldwin Avenue estfield Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY Westfield Corporation, Inc. has submitted revised architectural 214,993 square foot expansion of Westfield Sho plans for a net primary alteration from the previous) approved ppingtown at Santa Anita. The plus one level parking structure located south of Rob nsons Ma addition and of a grade ft. auto center located at the northeasterly corner of the site. y a 5,400 sq. City Council Resolution 6199 establishes specific conditions that development and use of the Westfield Sho control the resolution requires: ppingtown. Condition 3 of the "Any and all relimina site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, ex lighting plans, conceptual landscape plans and signing terior 9 g programs for development on the Property shall be submitted to the Development Services Department of the City. Said plans shall be subject to design review and recommendation by the Planning Commission following a public hearing, and following its receipt of the Planning Commissio recommendation, then design review and approval, disa n modification by the City Council following a public hearing..." pproval or LASER IMAGED Westfield\ADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 1 ■ This is a public hearing. The Development Services that the City Council open the public hearing, receive testimony is regarding requesting project and approve or conditionally approve ADR 2002-061. y garding the BACKGROUND On August 7, 2001, the City Council adopted Resolution Architectural Design Review ADR 2001-001 for a 276,000 6245 approving to the existing Westfield Shoppingtown and construction of sq.p a mail expansion accommodate 1,220 vehicles. parking structure to The original expansion included removal of the existing battery and accessory) building and construction of the extension TBA (tire northeast quadrant of the mall extending from the existing mall 1On at the Robinsons-May and JC Penney. g I entrance between attached to and north of the expansion area. The structure ddition was proposed 191,000 sq.be ft. of life-style type tenants (home furnishings, bath and linenudstore 9etc.) and 85,300 sq. ft. of general retail and restaurants. Although movie theaters etc.) and proposed at that time, the project was being designed to accommodate possible s were not inclusion of theaters on the upper floor of the parking structure as well P il buildings in the future. The total gross leasable area for the entire mall II o retail 1,179,700 sq. ft. I would be In February, 2002, Westfield Shopingtown 276,000+ square foot expansion (nep208 000 submitted revised plans for a construction of an at grade plus three level parking structure e tol accommodate and 630 vehicles. odate The proposed plans were similar in design to the original approved however, some of the uses changed. The revised plans included a ul Projecn theater, restaurants and retail tenants including a bookstore, sporting multi-screen and entertainment uses. The square footage devoted to these 9 es were store follows: were as 104,000+ sq. ft. of retail 20,000 sq. ft. of restaurants 8,400+ sq. ft. food court • 86,000± sq. ft. of specialty stores 58,000 sq. ft. of movie theaters —18 screens 3,000-4,000 seats. The plans provided for 1,147 new surface parking spaces, 207 roof spaces and 630 spaces in the parking structure located at the northeast parking on of the site, for a total of 5,759 spaces. portion • WestfieldlADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 2 The City Council at its March 19, 2002 meeting approved the revised • adopted Resolution 6289 noting that the proposed expansion would ea h Inns t existing mall and create a positive physical image and environment. ance thhe e DISCUSSION The purpose of this design review (ADR 02-061) is for 19, 2002 approved expansion of the mall. The primary changes o she March addition of a grade plus one level rY changes consist of the Robinsons-May Department Store and east lof Macy'suDe to be built south of the 17,700 sq. ft. auto service facility (TBA building) that Department e ro Store. Also, demolished, as part of the expansion will be replaced with a new a proposed to be facility with approximately 5,400 sq. ft. to be built in the northeast u auto service center. quadrant of the As noted below, the square footages of the other uses have n significantly with the exception of specialty stores: of changed 104,400+ sq. ft. of retail 18,400± sq. ft. of restaurants 7,800+ sq. ft. food court 45,000+ sq. ft. of specialty stores 54,300+ sq. ft. of movie theaters 5,400+ sq. ft. auto center The total gross leasable area will be 1,137,444 sq. ft. Architectural Desi n Review Mall Buildings The existing mall contains 922,451 sq. ft. of gross leasable area. proposing an expansion of 214,993 gross leasable sq. ft. Westfield is The existing 17,755 sq. ft. JC Penney TBA (tire battery and will be removed as well as approximately 2,715 sq. ft. f existin e retry) building As in the previous plan, the food court will be relocated to the new interior plaza o area. The total gross leasable area for the entire mall upon completion of phase will be 1,137,444 sq. ft. this The expansion area will be a combination of one and two stories. interior plaza where the 7,800 sq. ft. food court is to be located will be The new high. Approximately 104,433 sq. two stories floor along with 18,400 sq. q• ft. of new retail will be located on the ground multi- screen theaters will be located ront the second elevel screen, 54,350 s along with approximately q' ft• mult Westfield\ADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 3 . .I 44,900 sq. ft. of retail. In addition a portion of Level 2 of the parking structure will be located above the southerly first floor restaurants and retail. The plaza area will provide access to the expansion as well as d space for the two restaurants flanking this area. The inclusion of ts au e rant and outdoor seating significantly reduces the overall area of the plaza. No permanent kiosks will be located within this outdoor area; however, portable carts may be suitable as long as they maintain compliance with the Fire Department regulations. The overall height of the structure varies from 36'-0" a maximum of 66'-0" including towers and vertical e emen she Asta ompar son, Robinsons-May is 61'-6" in height. The highest point of the mall located within the center court is 84'-0"; the maximum allowed by code is 85'-0". The new wing will be located approximately 900'-0" from Huntington Drive. easterly portion of the buildings including Parking Structure B will beset back approximately 60'-0" from the east property line (adjacent to Santa Anita Park). Materials The proposed materials and colors are the same as approved by the on March 19, 2002. Architectural paving materials and accented building bases are being used to enhance the walking environment from the established the new area. mall to The architectural materials include a combination of rough stucco, smooth plaster, planking, stone, painted metal awnings/canopies painted metal architectural elements, translucent glass and glazed windows. The design creates a newer modern architectural character while using elements and colors that complement the existing structures at the mall. The plaza area will be enhanced with pavers, public seating, restaurant seating landscape planters. g The existing 17,775 sq. ft. Purrtect Auto building located east of JC Penney's wil be demolished and a new 5,400 sq. ft. auto center will be constructed at I northeast corner of the site. The materials proposed include "sand finished" stucco and smooth stucco finish with painted metal reveals and painted metal storefront. The overall height will be 23'-0". Channel letter signing with the business name is proposed on three elevations. The existing building has some flat vinyl signs advertising the services offered. should be noted that these signs are not permitted and there shall be no similar signs on the new building. r westfield\ADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 4 Parking The major change to the revised plans is the inclusion of a ra • parking structure (Parking Structure A) grade plus one level northeast of Macy's. This structure is pnoadditid south of Robinson's May and three level structure (Parking Structure B) located northeast of the e pans on.plus There will be no direct access into any of the stores from Parking Structure A. Parking Structure B will have access to the new expansion at grade level and level 2 near the theaters. Currently there are 5,849 on-site parking spaces; this includes 200 city parking spaces. The expansion will result in 1,660 spaces being removed. The plan provide for 743 restriped surface parking spaces, 161 roof parking spaces and 656 spaces in Parking Structure B and 452 spaces in Parking Structure A for a total of 6,001 spaces (not including the City's 200 spaces). Based upon the code requirement of 4.75 spaces per gross leasable area, the required parking is 5,405 spaces. The location of the expansion, between Robinsons-May and JC Penney's results in the removal of many spaces conveniently located adjacent to both stores. Parking Structure B located adjacent to JC Penneys provides accessible parking to its customers. Parking Structure A has been sited to the south of Robiinsons May at their request to accommodate the parking that will be displaced north of Robinsons-May with the expansion. As noted above, 1,269 spaces will be located in the parking structures and on the roof above the retail. Parkins Structure A Parking Structure A will be grade plus one level with an overall height of 28'-0" above the existing grade to the top of the elevator tower. The Robinson's May building located north of the structure is 61'-6" in height. The structure will be set back approximately 550+ feet from Huntington Drive. Access to parking level 1 will be from one driveway located on the south side of the structure. Access to the ground level will be from eight access points. A total of 452 spaces will be located in this structure; 210 on grade and 242 on level 1. This structure was included in the original project description and addressed in the Environmental Impact Report certified by the City Council. Signs for "Robinsons-May" and "Westfield" are proposed on both the easterly and southerly elevation of Structure A. These signs are inconsistent with sign WestfielchADR2002-061 cc g Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 5 locations as set forth in City Council Resolution 6199 which permit exterior wall signs only on the shopping mall structure for anchor tenants only containing 25,000 sq. ft. or more, major restaurants; eating establishments containing 5,000 sq. ft. or more; theaters/cinemas and a food market. As a minimum, staff is not persuaded that Westfield needs additional sign identification. The material for this structure will be the same as proposed for Parking Structure B. Parking Structure B The top level of Parking Structure B will be at an approximate height of 43'-0"+ with an overall height of approximately 58'-0" measured to the top of the architectural elements and lights. Access to the structure will be from one driveway located on the north side of the structure. Six hundred and fifty-six (656) parking spaces will be located in Structure B as well as an additional 161 roof parking spaces located over the retail and restaurant area. The parking structure materials include smooth pre-cast painted concrete; medium painted pre-cast concrete and fluted pre-cast concrete panels along with painted metal architectural elements. The colors of the structure will complement the proposed expansion as well as be compatible with the existing mall buildings. The parking structure will be set back approximately 60' from the property line. Loading and Trash Areas Four (4) new loading and trash areas are proposed to service the expansion; one will be located on the east side of the expansion adjacent to the 21,494 sq. ft. retail space; a second will be located below the theater adjacent to the 38,017 sq. ft. retail space; a third will be located next to JC Penney and the new retail expansion with access through the grade level portion of the parking structure and the fourth will be located between Robinsons-May and the new expansion. According to the applicant, the loading docks near the 21,494 sq ft. retail space, Robinsons-May and JC Penney will be screened with roll-down doors. The dock on the east side under the theater and facing east to the racetrack parking lot will not be screened. Staff finds this acceptable. Westfield\ADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 6 Circulation A passenger drop off area is proposed adjacent to the plaza on the southerly side of the expansion. The plans indicate stairs leading to the plaza area. This area will have to be designed to meet ADA requirements. A 36'-0"± foot wide perimeter road will be located along the easterly and northerly side of the expansion. The roadway will provide for two-way traffic in addition to a median island that allows for two-way left turns. The existing bus stop located north of Robinsons-May will be relocated closer to Huntington Drive in the southerly parking area near Macy's. Landscaping and Lighting Landscaping for the expansion project will be a continuation of the existing landscaping theme at the mall. There will be no changes to the landscape buffers along Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue. New trees and landscape areas are proposed in the surface parking area north of the "Just for Tires" store and the new expansion area. Currently there is minimal landscaping in this area, and the addition of the trees will be an enhancement. The new landscaping will include palm trees, pines, some evergreen trees, flowering trees and deciduous trees as well as shrubs and other planting material. Parking lot lighting will comply with the City's 20'-0" height limit for parking. standards and be compatible with the existing on-site lighting. Signs There are no changes to the signing as previously approved in March 2002, with the exception of the "Robinsons-May" and "Westfield" signs proposed on Parking Structure A. The final design of all exterior signs will be subject to review and approval of the Assistant City Manager/ Development Services Director per City Council Resolutions 6199 and 6254. As a matter of background information, two (2) multi-tenant signs were previously approved by the City Council; one at the most easterly driveway on Huntington Drive and the second on Baldwin Avenue at the second driveway north of Huntington Drive. The proposed signs will have a maximum height of 6'-4" and a length of 13'-9". The signs are proposed to have six (6) sign panels for the major tenants. This is the maximum allowed per Resolution 6254. The actual sign Westfield\ADR2002-061cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 7 including frame will be 74± sq. ft. per face (148 sq. ft. per sign). Code permits a maximum square footage of 500 sq. ft. The total area of all six sign panels will be approximately 44 sq. ft. (88 sq. ft. total per sign for both faces). The multi-tenant signs will have a stone base with a powder coated metal frame, similar to the existing Westfield sign. The signs themselves will have concealed edge lighting around the frame with push through acrylic lettering internally illuminated. There are several different types of creative tenant signs being proposed as part of the malls signage program including: marquee signs, pin-mounted signs, animated signing (no moving parts), projecting blade signs and neon signs. All signs will comply with the sign area as allowed by code. The tenant signs will be mounted on the walls. A public kiosk (for posting of civic information) will be located in the plaza area. Analysis The tenant mix has not changed since the March 2002 approval with the exception of the auto center. The revised plans for the mall expansion are the same in the design and use of materials as the previously approved plans. As noted in the March report, the proposed plans are preliminary and based upon the tenants' needs; minor modifications may be necessary as working drawings are prepared. However, the overall layout, building design and use of materials will not substantially change. The following items need to be addressed in the final plans submitted to the City: 1. The new buildings and the remodeling of the existing mall buildings shall comply with the state of California's disabled access regulations, including path of travel requirements from the public way. 2. The proposed parking structures shall be designed to provide adequate maneuvering and turning radii for standard passenger cars. Final plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City's Traffic Engineer and shall address the issues of adequate turning radii, driveway aisles widths and turning movements into and out of the circulation ramps. In addition the structures shall be open and well lighted to provide adequate security for shoppers and employees. 3. The new landscape materials shall be of a size and quality in scale with the project as determined by the Development Services Director. All new Westfield\AOR2002-061cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 8 trees shall be a minimum of 36" box. In addition shrubs shall be a minimum five (5) gallon in size. It is the Development Services Department's opinion that the addition of the second parking structure will not adversely affect the overall design of the expansion and will provide additional parking in the area adjacent to Robinson's- May. The Environmental Impact Report addressed the possibility of more than one parking structure to accommodate the parking needs of the mall. The height, massing and configuration of the expansion, including the new parking structure is in scale with the existing mall and creates an outdoor element with the plaza area. The choice of colors and materials complement the existing shopping mall buildings. • Textured materials as well as both horizontal and vertical elements are incorporated into the design to further enhance the building facades and create both building articulation and variations in the building elements. The placement of Parking Structure A south of Robinsons-May will have no impact on adjacent properties and will not obstruct any views. The Robinsons- May building located north of the structure will be clearly visible from Huntington Drive. The signage program proposes signs that are unique and creative in character and type and that will further complement the building elevations. The Development Services Department further encourages the use of symbols and logos to replace words whenever appropriate. The Development Services Department recommends approval of the revised plans subject to the following conditions (most of which were conditions in the March 19, 2002 approval): 1. That the final plans shall be submitted to the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director to ensure compliance with the approved preliminary plans and the materials as submitted. If the Development Services Director determines that any changes to the plans or materials are significant, the Development Services Director has the authority to remand the plans back to the City Council for further review. 2. The new expansion area and the remodeling of the existing mall buildings shall comply with the State of California's disabled access regulations, including path of travel requirements from the public way, access to the plaza area, etc. 3. The proposed parking structures shall be designed to provide adequate maneuvering and turning radii for standard passenger cars. Final plans WestheId1ADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 9 shall be subject to review and approval by the City's Traffic Engineer and shall address the issues of adequate turning radii, driveway aisles widths and turning movements into and out of the circulation ramps. 4. Interior lighting for the parking structures shall be included on the final plans for review and approval by the Police Department. • 5. The parking structures entrance heights shall be designed for access by paramedic ambulances as determined by the Fire Chief. 6. All new landscape materials shall be of a size and quality in scale with the project. All new trees shall be a minimum of 36" box. All new shrubs shall be a minimum five (5) gallon in size. The final landscape plans shall be subject to the review and approval of the Assistant City Manager/ Development Services Director. 7. All new signing on the exterior building façades shall be subject to further design review and approval by the Development Services Director through the Design Review process. 8. A security plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City of Arcadia • Police Chief prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any new buildings on the Property. Additionally, Westfield shall provide space within the property for use by the City of a size and location to be approved by the City Manager and the Police Chief (Condition 9 of Resolution 6245) 9. There shall be no retail kiosks located in the open (outdoor) plaza area. Portable carts shall be allowed in compliance with Fire Department regulations. 1) Cart designs may be animated in nature and shall serve to accentuate the architectural and aesthetic finish of the building facades. 2) Carts may be clustered and may vary in height to enhance the general character of the open plaza areas. In order to facilitate a festive environment, carts may, subject to approval of the Building Official and Fire Marshal, encroach on the 15'-0" separation provided for in Section 2, Paragraph 15 of Resolution 6199 dated October 3, 2000. 3) Carts shall be designed to be weatherproof and shall have illumination integrated into the design. 4) The maximum square feet of all carts in the open plaza area (excluding seating and planter areas) shall not be greater than 10% of the total net square feet of the open plaza area. WestfielcRADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 10 5) The uses permitted with the carts shall be consistent with Section 2 of Paragraph 16 of Resolution 6199 dated October 3, 2000. 10. The plaza area shall include a focal point such as a fountain or some type of public art as approved by the Development Services Director. The dollar value of this focal point shall not be less than $.10 per square foot of gross square footage of the expansion excluding the parking structure. In lieu of constructing an on-site focal point, the developer at his/her discretion may pay to the City, prior to obtaining the first Certificate of Occupancy for this project, a sum of money equal to the above — prescribed amount for a public art project at an off-site location selected by the City Council. Flat, Plexiglas illuminated and non-illuminated illuminated plastic-faced cabinet signs are prohibited.signs and internally 12. There shall be no mall or store identification signs on the parking structures. 13. The signing for the auto center shall be limited to business identification signs only. No "service" advertising signs shall be located on the exterior of the building. 14. The final design of the relocated bus shelter shall be submitted to and approved by the Development Services Director. 15. Any proposed single-sided monument sign for theater/cinemas and/or restaurants/eating establishments containing 5,000 sq. ft. or more shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director through the Design Review process. 16. All City requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, - building setbacks, safety, site design, and water service are to be, determined through plan check and shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall, Development Services Director, and Public Works Services Director which include, but are not limited to the following items: 1) An adequate number of fire hydrants shall be provided based upon the building's area and type of construction as determined by the California Fire Code. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall approve location of fire hydrants. 2) All areas shall be protected by NFPA 13 (1996 Edition) automatic fire sprinkler system. All work shall be done by a licensed C=16 WestfielthADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 11 Contractor. All sprinkler heads shall be quick response type heads. All underground work shall be done in accordance with NFPA 24. The automatic fire sprinkler system shall be monitored by a central or proprietary station. The project architect and sprinkler contractor shall confer with the Fire Prevention Bureau before commencin with the system design. g 3) All areas shall be protected by a NFPA 72 (1996) fully automatic and addressable fire alarm system. All fire alarm transmissions must be fully addressable to a central or proprietary station and to the responsible dispatch center. The existing fire alarm panel shall be updated to meet this requirement. The project architect and fire alarm contractor shall confer with the Fire Prevention Bureau before commending with the system design. 4) Knox boxes shall be provided for access to any restricted areas, including exterior entrances and individual units. 5) Provide marking and signs for fire lanes as determined by the Fire Prevention Bureau. 6) Submit grading and drainage plan prepared by a registered civil engineer subject to the approval of the City Engineer. Provide calculations for both the gravity drainage system and the pump drainage system (if applicable). Computations should show hydrology, hydraulics, elevations and all the details required on the City's "Pump Drainage" sheet. 7) Submit separate erosion control plan prepared by registered civil engineer for City's approval. 8) Compliance with the NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for the expansion to Westfield Shopping Mall and certified by the City Council on September 5, 2000. WestfielchADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 12 RECOMMENDATION Approve ADR 2002-061 subject to the recommendations'set forth in this staff report. Approved by: William R. Kelly, City Manager Enclosures: Resolution 6199 Resolution 6245 Proposed Plans • • WestfielcRADR2002-061 cc Westfield ADR October 15, 2002 Page 13 RESOLUTION NO. 6199 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING RESOLUTION 4185 AND ESTABLISHING NEW REGULATIONS FOR CERTAIN PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF HUNTINGTON- DRIVE AND BALDWIN AVENUE EFFECTIVE UPON ITS RECLASSIFICATION TO THE C-2 & D AND C-2 D & H8 ZONES WHEREAS, in order to protect and promote the public health, safety and general welfare of the City of Arcadia ("City"), it is necessary that specific conditions be established to insure that the continued development and expansion of the regional shopping center on the property at the northeast corner of Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue (the "Property") generally depicted on the map attached hereto- as Exhibit "A", will be harmonious with the high quality of the existing shopping center and compatible with development in the vicinity; and WHEREAS, in accordance with and subject to the provisions of the D Architectural Design Zone regulations of the Arcadia Municipal. Code, the regulations set forth herein shall control the development and use of the Property; and WHEREAS, a Final Environmental Impact Report has been adopted certifying that the decision-making body reviewed and considered the information contained in the final EIR prior to adoption of this Resolution. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY FINDS, DETERMINES AND RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1 . The City Council hereby rescinds City Council Resolution 4185; provided, however, that in the event there is any successful challenge to all or part of this Resolution then the provisions of Resolution 4185 shall automatically be deemed to be in full force and effect. Section 2. The City Council adopts the following design guidelines for the Property. . 1. The Property shall continue to be developed and used only for a high quality regional shopping center with department stores, together with supplementary specialty shops and facilities including restaurants, multi-plex theater(s), a food market or markets and not more than two (2) automobile convenience centers. All -1- 6199 development on the Property shall be subject to the specific conditions set forth in this Resolution and all plans for any and all development on the Property shall be submitted by the owner of the Property to the City for review and approval in accordance with all procedural and substantive requirements set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code and resolutions, rules and regulations adopted by the City Council of the City. 2. All buildings on the Property shall be constructed within the areas shown on the Design Overlay Site Plan that is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part hereof. 3. Any and all preliminary site plans, floor plans, exterior elevations, exterior lighting plans, conceptual landscape plans and signing programs for development on the Property shall be submitted to the Development Services Department of the City. Said plans shall be subject to design review and recommendation by the Planning Commission following a public hearing, and following its receipt of the Planning Commission recommendation, then design review and approval, disapproval or modification by the City Council following a public hearing. The final plans shall substantially comply with the City approved preliminary plans and shall be submitted by the owner of the Property to the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director, or his/her designee, for approval, disapproval or modification. The Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director shall review the final plans for compliance with the approved preliminary plans. 4. No building permit for any construction on the Property shall be issued unless all of the conditions hereof have been complied with or assurances satisfactory to the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director have been made to insure that all such conditions will be fulfilled. 5. Any use of the Property which is otherwise subject to the Conditional Use Permit provisions of the City's Zoning Ordinance shall require a conditional use permit; provided, however, a conditional use permit shall not be required for uses within Building Area C [mall area] as shown on the Zoning/Design overlay site plan. 6. Parking shall be provided on the Property in accordance with the requirements of the City's Zoning Ordinance and on-site parking spaces shall be provided at all times for all employees of the shopping center. If necessary to meet _2_ 6199 • • parking requirements, multi-level parking structures may be constructed on the Property adjacent to and east of the mall, in accordance with plans approved by the City. 7. Parking structures shall be designed to create an open environment maximizing vertical space, lighting and ingress/egress to the structures.. The parking structures shall be architecturally compatible with the mall architecture and shall be subject to the review and approval of the City. 8. Any floor area within the mall common area(s) devoted to portable carts (not kiosks) shall not be subject to the City's Zoning Ordinance for providing off-street parking spaces. 9. All signs shall be subject to the City's Zoning Ordinance, except that the following shall be applicable: a. Two (2) freestanding mall identification signs shall be allowed on the perimeter of the Property; one [1] on Baldwin Avenue and one [1] on Huntington Drive. The total area of said signs shall not exceed 350 sq. ft. per sign (including both faces). b. Wall signs on the exterior of the shopping mall structure shall be restricted to anchor stores containing 25,000 square feet or more, major restaurants/eating establishments containing 5,000 sq. ft. or more, theaters/cinemas and a food market. Said signs shall comply with the City's Zoning Ordinance in regard to allowable square footage. Tenant signs facing on an open-air mall area and not exposed to the public right-of-way shall be excluded from this provision. c. Single-sided monument signs shall be allowed for a food market, theater/cinemas and restaurants/eating establishments containing 5,000 sq. ft. or more and that have public entrances from the exterior of the shopping mall. Said signs shall be allowed on the perimeter of the shopping mall structure or open-air mall area and located within planter areas. The total square footage of each sign shall not exceed 36 square feet. d. No more than two (2) multi-tenant monument signs shall be allowed on the perimeter of the Property with identification on each of not more than four (4) major tenants. The total sign area for said signs shall not exceed of 500 sq. -3- 6199 ft. (including all faces). The design(s) shall be compatible with the mall identification signs. 10. All signs shall be compatible with the signing program approved by the City Council as part of the design review process and shall be subject to final review and approval of the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director or his/her designee. 11. Final landscape plans in substantial compliance with the landscape plans • approved by the City Council shall be prepared by a registered landscape architect and shall be submitted to and approved by the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director or his/her designee, before any building permit is issued for any part of the project. Said plans shall include or be in conformance with the following, without limitation: a. A 20 foot wide landscaped buffer strip with a minimum six (6) foot high earth berm shall be maintained adjacent to Baldwin Avenue and a minimum ten (10) foot wide landscaped buffer shall be maintained adjacent to Huntington Drive. b. In addition to the landscaping required in Section 11a. above, three (3) percent of the parking areas shall be landscaped and the planting beds shall be distributed evenly throughout the entire parking area. Landscaping shall not be concentrated on only one (1) portion of the parking area, but dispersed throughout the parking lot. Any unused space resulting from the design of the parking spaces shall be used for planting purposes. No planting area or island shall have an average width of less than three (3) feet. The planting areas or islands shown on the landscaping plans must be drawn to scale and the plants • shall be clearly designated and labeled. A continuous six (6) inch raised concrete curb shall surround all planting areas or islands. The required landscaped buffer areas adjacent to Huntington Drive and Baldwin Avenue shall not be considered as part of the three (3) percent "landscaping" of the parking areas. Where a parking area abuts the buildings on the Property, the border • plantings adjacent to those buildings shall not be considered as part of the landscaping of parking areas. -4- 6199 c. The solid exterior walls of the mall shall be developed with decorative landscaping and treatment such as a raised landscaped berm. d. To facilitate the processing of landscaping plans, a plant list shall be prepared giving the botanical and common names of the plants to be used, the sizes to be planted (e.g. 1, 5 or 15 gallon containers) and quantity of each. The plants should be listed alphabetically and assigned key numbers to be used in locating the plants on the plan. e. Additional parkway trees shall be installed, if necessary, at locations designated by the Public Works Services Director. These trees shall conform to the City Master Plan and be installed in accordance with the Public Works Services Department standards. 12. Light standards on the Property shall be a maximum of 20 feet in height. The height of the light standards shall be measured from the elevation of the adjacent pavement of the parking lot. Lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect light away from adjoining properties and public rights-of-way and shall be subject to approval of the Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director or his/her designee. 13. The owner of the Property shall provide adequate security personnel for the protection and control of persons and property on the Property. A security plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City of Arcadia Police Chief prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any new buildings on the Property (including the parking structures). 14. Structures located within Building Areas A and B,-as shown on Exhibit "A", shall maintain a minimum setback of 20'-0" from the Baldwin Avenue property line and shall be limited to one (1) story with a maximum height of 25'-0"; provided, however, that any building maintaining a minimum setback of 35'-0" from Baldwin Avenue shall be a maximum of one (1) story with a maximum height of 30'-0". In regards to Building Areas A and B, no more than one (1) building containing a maximum square footage of 10,000 square feet shall be allowed in each Building Area. 15. There shall be a minimum unobstructed distance between kiosks, between- carts and between kiosks and carts of 15'-0". Kiosks and carts shall be harmonious in design. -5- 6199 16. The following uses shall be permitted: Apparel and accessories stores Beauty and barber shops and figure salons Bookstores Camera and photographic supplies and services Department stores Drugstores Electronic equipment stores, including video, DVD, computer equipment, communication equipment, cell phones, pagers and other types of electronic appliances Fabrics and sewing stores Financial institutions including free-standing ATM machines Fitness centers, health clubs Food stores no greater than 38,000 sq. ft. in gross floor area Home furnishings, furniture, appliance and interior design stores Housewares Imports, cards and gifts Luggage Music, records, radio, video, DVD and television sales stores Optometrist/Opticians Pet shops Restaurants and other.eating establishments offering food and beverage service, including outdoor dining, the sale of on-site liquor and entertainment. Entertainment is defined as such activities as high tech interactive simulation games, live music, dancing, billiards, bowling, ping pong, shuffleboard, banquet facilities and other family oriented group activities and shall be incidental to a restaurant/eating establishment use. Specialty food, liquor and tobacco stores Sporting goods, hobbies and/or craft stores Theaters/cinemas Toys Variety stores Kiosks and/or carts within the enclosed and open-air mall common area shall be. permitted provided the use thereof shall be in accordance with the above list of permitted uses. Other retail specialty shops, except those expressly excluded Other uses , that the City Council determines are appropriate and compatible with a regional shopping center. The following uses shall be permitted only with an approved Conditional Use Permit: . . Entertainment uses including such activities as high tech interactive simulation games, live music, dancing, billiards, bowling, ping pong, • -6- 6199 shuffleboard, banquet facilities and other family-oriented group activities. . Food service may be an incidental use in an entertainment facility. The following uses shall not be permitted: Body art studios including but not limited to tattoos, body piercing (other than ears) and body painting Check cashing, instant cash, cash advance businesses (exclusive of ATM machines) Employment agencies Feed stores Gasoline service stations Messenger service Newspaper publishing Plumbing shops Printing or lithographing shops Self-service laundries and cleaners Taxidermist Telephone exchange service Vending machines (on the exterior of the enclosed and open-air mall areas as well as the exterior of all other buildings on the site) 17. The City Council may add to, amend or modify the provisions of this Resolution in a manner not inconsistent with the concept and substance of this Resolution, provided that the building envelopes shown on the Design Overlay Site Plan shall not be altered. Section 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. This Resolution shall become operative upon the effective date of Ordinance 2136 reclassifying all or a portion of the Property to the C-2 D and C-2 D and H8 zones. -7- 6199 • Passed, approved and adopted this ard day of October, 2000. is/GARY A. KOV CIC Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: IS/ JUNE Al. ALFORD City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: • v-. ■■• Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney • • -8- 6199 • STATE OF.CALIFORNIA ) n COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JUNE D.ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia,hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. 6199 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 3rd day of October, 2000 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Chandler, Chang, Marshall, Segal and Kovacic NOES: None ABSENT: None City Clerk of the City of Arcadia • -9- /..1" ., ".. BUILDING AREA "A" WESTFIELb • • BUILDING AREA "B" \ '"� �"°� • ti• TA . • . . . . . . . , . . A i i , •`t1V . . ' • � � , ,c, a �\0� psi , - '1111 Ems p • r lV�f ' T:',11 2, ? 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DATE: 9-25-2000 JOB # 1505-2099 • i RESOLUTION NO, 6245 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW ADR 2001-001 FOR • THE EXPANSION OF THE WESTFIELD SHOPPINGTOWN — SANTA ANITA AT 400 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE • WHEREAS, in February, 2001, Westfield Corporation, Inc. filed an application for architectural design review (ADR 2001-001) for a 276,000 square foot retail expansion and a parking structure to accommodate 1,220 vehicles at the Westfield Shoppingtown — Santa Anita; and WHEREAS, on June 12, 2001 a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on said matter at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission voted 4 to 0 with one member absent to recommend to the City Council approval of the architectural design review subject to the conditions recommended by the Development Services Department. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. Section 2, The City Council finds: 1. That the location, configuration and architectural design and the proposed materials and colors of the proposed expansion and parking structure are visually harmonious with the existing mall buildings and with the site; 2. That the design for the proposed expansion will enhance the existing mall and create a positive physical image and environment; and 3. That the height, massing and configuration of the expansion are in scale with the existing mall. Section 3. That for the foregoing reasons, the City Council approves the proposed architectural design review(ADR 2001-001) subject to the following conditions: -1- , . 6245 • 1. The final plans shall be submitted to the Development Services Director to' ensure compliance with the approved preliminary plans and the materials as submitted. If the Development Services Director determines that any changes to the plans or materials are significant, the Development Services Director has the authority to remand the plans back to the City Council for further review. 2. If a market is included in the proposal, a 40" (forty inch) high screen wall shall be constructed along the front of the market exterior to conceal the shopping carts from the public. The wall design shall be compatible with the building material and design and subject to further review and approval of the Development Services Director. 3. The new expansion area and the remodeling of the existing mall buildings shall comply with the State of California's disabled access regulations, including path of travel requirements from the public way, access to the plaza area, etc. 4. The proposed parking structure shall be designed to provide adequate maneuvering and turning radii for standard passenger cars. Final plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City's Traffic Engineer and shall address the issues of adequate turning radii, driveway aisles widths and turning movements into and out of the circulation ramps. 5. Interior lighting for the parking structure shall be included on the final plans for review and approval by the Police Department. 6. The parking structure entrance height shall be designed for access. by paramedic ambulances as determined by the Fire Chief. 7. All new landscape materials shall be of a size and quality in scale with the project. All new trees shall be a minimum of 36" box. All new shrubs shall be a minimum • five (5) gallon in size. 8. All new signing on the exterior building façades shall be subject to further design review and approval by the Development Services Director through the Sign Design Review process. 9. A security plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City of Arcadia Police Chief prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any new buildings on the Property. Additionally Westfield shall provide space within the property for use by the City at a location to be approved by Westfield, the City Manager and Police Chief. The space • -2- 6245 • shall be comparable in size to that presently occupied by the City's Police Department on the property. 10. Kiosks to be located in the open plaza areas shall be designed and constructed to the highest standards in accordance with the following criteria. The final design shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Services Director or his/her designee based on the following criteria: 1) Kiosks and cart designs may be animated in nature and shall serve to accentuate the architectural and aesthetic finish of the building facades. 2) Kiosks and carts may be clustered and may vary in height to enhance the general character of the open plaza areas. In order to facilitate a festive environment, kiosks and carts may, subject to approval of the Building Official and Fire Marshall, encroach on the 15'-0" separation provided for in Section 2, Paragraph 15 of Resolution 6199 dated October 3, 2000. 3) Individual kiosks may vary in total area; however, no one (1) kiosk shall exceed 250 square feet in area. 4) Kiosks and carts shall be designed to be weatherproof and shall have illumination integrated into the design. • 5) The maximum square feet of all kiosks and carts in the open plaza shall not be greater than 10% of the total square feet in the open plaza area. 6) The uses permitted with the kiosks and carts shall be consistent with Section 2 of Paragraph 16 of Resolution 6199 dated October 3, 2000. 11. The plaza area shall include a focal point such as a fountain or other public art as approved by the Development Services Director. The dollar value of this focal point shall not be less than $.1.0 per square foot of gross leasable square footage of the expansion. In lieu of constructing an on-site focal point, the developer at his/her discretion may pay to the City, prior to obtaining the.first Certificate of Occupancy for this project, a sum of money equal to the above-prescribed amount for a public art project at an off-site location selected by the City Council. . 12. Flat, plexiglas illuminated signs and internally illuminated plastic-faced cabinet signs are prohibited. . -3- 6245 13. The design of the relocated bus shelter shall be.submitted to and approved by the Development Services Director. 14. Any proposed single-sided monument signs.. for . a food market, theater/cinemas and/or restaurants/eating establishments containing 5,000 sq. ft. or more shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director through the sign Design Review process. 15. The proposed expansion, including the parking structure, shall comply with • the minimum 60'-0" clearance from the property line or an alternative measure shall be submitted to and approved by the Building Official, per the Building Code requirements. 16. All City requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, building setbacks, safety, site design, and water service are to be determined through plan check and shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall, Development Services Director, and Public Works Services Director which include, but are not limited to the following items: 1) . An adequate number of fire hydrants shall be provided based upon the building's area and type of construction as determined by the California Fire Code. The Fire Prevention Bureau shall approve location of fire hydrants. 2) All areas shall be protected by NFPA 13 (1996 Edition) automatic fire sprinkler system. All work shall be done by a licensed C-16 Contractor. All sprinkler heads shall be quick response type heads. All underground work shall be done in accordance with NFPA 24. The automatic fire sprinkler system shall be monitored by'a central or proprietary station. The project architect and sprinkler contractor shall confer with the Fire Prevention Bureau before commencing with the system • design. . 3) All areas shall be protected by a NFPA 72 (1996)fully automatic and addressable fire alarm system. All fire alarm transmissions must be fully addressable to a central or proprietary station and to the responsible dispatch center. The existing fire alarm panel shall be updated to meet this requirement. The project architect and fire alarm contractor shall confer with the Fire Prevention Bureau before commencing with the system design. • -4- • 6245 i9 • � 4) Knox boxes shall be provided for access to any restricted areas, including exterior entrances and individual units. 5) The applicant shall provide marking and sins g for fire lanes as determined by the Fire Prevention Bureau. 6) The applicant shall submit grading and drainage plans prepared by a registered civil engineer subject to the approval of the City Engineer. The applicant shall provide calculations for both the gravity drainage system and the pump drainage system (if applicable). Computations should show hydrology, hydraulics, elevations and all the details required on the City's"Pump Drainage" sheet. 7) The applicant shall submit a separate erosion control plan prepared by registered civil engineer for City's approval. 8) The applicant shall comply with the NPDES (National Pollution Discharge Elimination System) Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). 17. The Council shall have first approved a resolution amending Paragraph 9d of Resolution 6199 to permit up to six (6) tenant identification panels on each of two multi- tenant monument signs. Section 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of August ,BERCDEEY Ma ATTEST: yor of the City of Arcadia ai 41' Et ?t k' r City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: • S • Step en P. Deitsch S City Attorney -5- . 6245 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS: . CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JUNE D. ALFORD, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. 6245 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor.and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 7th day of August, 2001 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Councilmember Chandler, Chang, Kovacic, Marshall and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: None a t City Clerk of the City of Arcadia 6 rf„ 1 I ' WesiRe[t1 WESTFIELD CORPORATION,INC. • CORPORATE OFFICE 11601 WILSHIRE BLVD.12TH FLOOR LOS ANGELES.CALIFORNIA 90025-1 74 8 TEL(3 I0)478-4456 n� ai • Yt -1 MODIFICATIONS TO { PROPOSED SANTA ANITA - .a - EXPANSION r , }tY . 1 SEPTEMBER 2002 } \ - _- __..___...------- — . nom. M V_____ \I_ III I 1 • '\ 1 _ 1 - (--------- 1 �t «< L7LLLw «� • ` ° v B/1/1H////� k .�EMMa Gs, 4 ' ' e NORDSTROM 1" / . 1 wi ; k\''6.:L14409 i I .., --_, t Q, - ' r--6:-. ,__,mil . 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" w s ._ Lmw P d'r !y"i T..F .a -_ ELEVATION-D ELEVATION-A Wsdeff S HO P P1 NOTOWN wm..® SANTA ANITA r PURRFECT AUTO PLAN-ELEVATIONS molvd.pKNFVCMJC mom.=MCADIA GM=ry2G22•2,.2. , . \\ok.LE • - . - ,,. kt • ..I"c5'4,,T,1 14 , Witir'' °41.0ZIATSV STAFF REPORT - Development Services Department DATE: . October 15, 2002 TO: Mayor and City Council , , - . (62 FROM: Don Penman, Assistant CllyAl;vager/Development Services Director • :David Lugo, Fire Chief Nr-7- . ,! , I. . . - • , , By Donna Butler, CommunityPevelwment,AdminiStratorl • Greg Gerlach, Building OfficiPI bG , Don Shawver-, Fire Marshal SUBJECT:- ORDINANCES..NUMBERS_2166.,AND 2167r AMENDING_THE, ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING, TO ..,,EIRE, AND BUILDING CODE. REGULATIONS AND SETTING' A P uauc' ,c . HEARING-ON:NOVEMBER :5; 2002--F OR„CON SID ERATION-.OF • SAIEYCHANGES-. : -,.. • • , .:,, .. , Reconimendation:, Introduce Ordinance Numbers ;2160 and 2167 . and schedule a public hearing. - . • ,, . SUMMARY , The Fire and DevelopMent Services Departments are proposing amendments to the Arcadia.Municipal Code relating to-fire and building:Icode regulations for the, , purpose of complying with current statelequirements and,in addition, are proposing to eliminate unnecessary code sections and make sorneninor, • changes to current administrative anc[technical,standarAs:,, •--: , • .. • ; . . . . . . , Staff is recommending that the City Council introduce Ordinance Numbers 2166 ' and 2167.to'amend the Arcadia.Municipal.Code,,and.schedulea public bearing, on November 5, 2002. ‘‘, . , .--• -, . • . . , • • 1 BACKGROUND , L , The City's current Building and Fire Codes were last revised and adopted into the Arcadia Municipal Code in December of 2001 by Ordinance 2154 and the balance of the. City's existing Building and. Safety Codes were last revised and adopted into the Municipal aide by Ordinance 2106 in July of 1999. • Ordinances 2166 and 2k - October 15, 20d2 Page 3 of 6 staff is proposing to revise the wording of the City's amendments to the state code to simplify the reading of the code as well as to eliminate obsolete or redundant code sections. • In addition to the changes discussed in the summary above, the following summarizes the significant administrative and technical code, modifications proposed by staff: 2001 California Building Code B-1. In the,past the City has adopted all, of the referenced Appendix Chapters specified in the Building Code, most of which are not •applicableto Arcadia:or are not requlred:by the State of California. • Staff is proposing to adopt only the Appendix Chapters required by the state or applicable to Arcadia, such as Appendix.Chapter 12, Division 11-A (sound transmission control), Appendix Chapter 18 (waterproofing foundations), Appendix ;Chapter,33 (Grading) and Appendix Chapter 34 (Repair to Buildings-and Strictures Damaged by the Occurrence of Natural Disaster). B-2. , Staff is proposing to amend the minimum roof classifications • specified inTable, 15-A so the•table is.cOnsistentwith the City's pre- existing requirements. • B-3. Staff is proposing to delete the spark, arrestor prequirements for fireplace chimneys because the California Building Code has been amended by the state to now require the arrester.. B-4. Staff is proposing to revise City amendments to,the erosion control sections of the building code to eliminate unnecessary requirements, such as the City Engineer maintaining an approved planting schedule. B-5. Staff is proposing to add a new section to the multi-family standards.' • to require the installation of utility wires, cables and conduits' underground except risers that are adjacent and attached to a. building or structure. This proposed section mirrOiS a Similar code! • • section located in the City's-zoning code. • `• • , • Ordinances 2166 and 21b/ October 15, 2002 Page5of6 • Export Of Buildings Staff is"propbsing'to`revise the.City's°existing code for the"Exports of:Buildings" to • update the insurance and"procedu`ral requirements: . FISCAL IMPACT The adoption;of the codes'and amendments will have no .fiscal impact on the City` . PROCESS' OF CODE`CHANGES • Adeption and changes to building and fire°codes requires a different process , under the iaw than other types of code adoptions orcode changeSi For building and.fire codes;the first stepin-theprocess'is the introduction:and the:first:.. reading of°the ordtnance'foilowed•bythe-scheduling of a future:public hearing to 1. adopt the ordinance: 'Notice of the•futefre public hearing-must be.published twice in a newspaper of general circulation not less than twenty(20) days after the introduction and first reading ofthe ordinance if theiGity Council approves the adoption of the codes with changes'-at the'future,rneeting,,the ordinance.will be adopted and become'effective731 days'after adoption. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIE1l ''.` { l The proposed amiendmentsto'the`Arcadia Municipal Code Wilt fiat.have'a potential for causing a signiificant effect on ithe-environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from;CEQA per Sections 15061:-(b)(3) and 15378(b)(2). • RECOMMENDATION The Deseloprnent S'eivices Department and Fire.Department recommend that the City Council: 1. Introdtic.'Ordinance Number 2166 `an,Ordinance,of the. City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Article III, of the Arcadia; Municipal Code relating to fire regulations and adopting by reference the 2001 Edition of the California Fire Code, including all appendices based on the 2000 edition of the. Uniform Fire`Code adopted by the Western Fire Chief's Association'. . . 2. Introduce Ordinance Number 2167, An Ordinance of the City Council • of the City f Arcadia, California, Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to Building Regulations and adopting by reference The 2001 Editions:of-the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Volume 3, including • • A3r Cf '• t Fire ceIQ eliTY Op C?: 11 lit ill di Jlifi PI.' 0 ARCADIA wIT RpORATS� STAFF REPORT Development Services Department DATE: October 15, 2002 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant Ci y ager/Development Services Director David Lugo, Fire Chief :;CK By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator, Greg Gerlach, Building Official GG Don Shawver, Fire Marshal SUBJECT: ORDINANCES NUMBERS 2166 AND 2167 AMENDING THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL . CODE RELATING TO FIRE AND BUILDING CODE REGULATIONS AND SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON NOVEMBER 5, 2002 FOR CONSIDERATION OF SAID CHANGES Recommendation: Introduce Ordinance Numbers 2166 and 2167 and schedule a public hearing.. SUMMARY The Fire and Development Services Departments are proposing amendments to the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to fire and building code regulations for the purpose of complying with current state requirements and, in addition, are - proposing to eliminate unnecessary code sections and make some minor changes to current administrative and technical standards. Staff is recommending that the City Council introduce Ordinance Numbers 2166 and 2167 to amend the Arcadia Municipal Code, and schedule a public hearing on November 5,'2002. BACKGROUND The City's current Building and Fire Codes were last revised and adopted into the Arcadia Municipal Code in December of 2001 by Ordinance 2154 and the balance of the City's existing, Building and Safety Codes were last revised and adopted into the Municipal Code by Ordinance 2106 in July of 1999. LASER IMAGED Ordinances 2166 and 2167 October 15, 2002 Page 2 of 6 DISCUSSION The 2001 California Building Standards Codes (CBSC) was recently adopted by the State of California and will become effective on November 1, 2002 for local enforcement. In addition to adopting the state codes, staff is proposing to readopt the 1997 Uniform Housing Code and the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings with minor administrative changes and update the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code to the 2000 edition with minor technical and administrative changes. Staff is also proposing to delete some obsolete or unnecessary code requirements to the City's Building Code, such as multi-family standards for kitchen cabinets, bedroom closets, sink and range lights, garbage disposals, mailboxes, floor coverings and kitchen exhaust fans. In addition, the language in certain sections of the building and safely sections of the code have been changed to match the new code language in the state codes. Also, some minor revisions to the administrative sections are proposed to the building and safety codes, such as specifying that fees shall be paid to the City in an amount set by City Council resolution. Although City staff does not propose any significant technical changes or amendments to the state codes, Section 17958.7 (a) of California's Health and Safety Code requires the City to make expressed findings that current and proposed technical changes to the state codes by the City are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic or topographic conditions. Because of the state's requirements, staff reviewed each of the City's existing and proposed technical code amendments to verify that they meet the intent of the state's Health and Safety Code. The City created the Building and Fire Code and the Handicapped Accessibility Appeals Boards in 1994 to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official or Fire Chief relative to the application and interpretation of the fire and building and safety codes. The administrative provisions of the codes require the City to have a Building and Fire Code Appeals Board; however, state law does not require the City to have a Handicapped Accessibility Appeals Board. Since their creation, the Fire and Building Code Appeals Board has heard only one appeal and the Handicapped Accessibility Appeals Board has not heard any appeals. Based on a lack of activity staff is proposing to disband the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals and transfer it's responsibilities to the Planning Commission and terminate the Handicapped Accessibility Appeals Board altogether. The Fire Department is recommending adoption of the 2001 California Fire Code with no significant changes to the City's pre-existing amendments. In addition, Ordinances 2166 and 2167 October 15, 2002 Page3of6 staff is proposing to revise the wording of the City's amendments to the state code to simplify the reading of the code as well as to eliminate obsolete Or redundant code sections. In addition to the changes discussed in the summary above, the following summarizes the significant administrative and technical code modifications proposed by staff: 2001 California Building Code B-1. In the past the City has adopted all of the referenced Appendix Chapters specified in the Building Code, most of which are not applicable to Arcadia or are not required by the State of California. Staff is proposing to adopt only the Appendix Chapters required by the state or applicable to Arcadia, such as Appendix Chapter 12, Division II-A (sound transmission control), Appendix Chapter 18 (waterproofing foundations), Appendix Chapter 33 (Grading) and Appendix Chapter 34 (Repair to Buildings and Structures Damaged by the Occurrence of Natural Disaster). B-2. Staff is proposing to amend the minimum roof classification specified in Table 15-A so the table is consistent with the City's pre- existing requirements. ;- B-3. Staff is proposing to delete the spark arrestor requirements for fireplace chimneys because the California Building Code has been amended by the state to now require the arrester. B-4. Staff is proposing to revise City amendments,to the erosion control sections of the building code to eliminate unnecessary requirements, such as the City Engineer maintaining an approved planting schedule. B-5. Staff is proposing to add a new section to the multi-family standards to require the installation of utility wires, cables and conduits underground except risers that are adjacent and attached to a building or structure. This proposed section mirrors a similar code section located in the City's zoning code. Ordinances 2166 and 2167 October 15, 2002 Page4of6 2001 California Fire Code F-1. Staff is proposing to make some minor technical changes to the City's existing fire sprinkler requirements for new buildings that will not change the current requirement (i.e., that all new residential and commercial buildings be fire sprinkled except detached private garages under 1,000 square feet or other minor buildings or occupancies approved by the Chief). F-2. Staff is proposing to require the retrofit of fire sprinklers in existing commercial buildings when an addition causes the building to be over 5,000 square feet in area or when an addition is made to an existing commercial building that is already over 5,000 square feet in area. In addition, staff is proposing to delete an existing retrofit standard for commercial buildings that requires the installation of fire sprinklers when an addition, or an addition in combination with a remodel, affects fifty percent or more of the original area of the building. F-3. Staff is proposing to amend the fire alarm standards to allow the Chief to require additional interior audible alarms within a building when necessary due to the size or the configuration of the building. F-4. Staff is proposing to amend the boundaries of Fire Hazard Zone Number 1 to relocate the southern edge of the zone from Foothill Blvd. to Sycamore Ave. 2001 California Plumbing and Mechanical Codes Staff is proposing to amend the Mechanical and Plumbing Codes to allow the refunding of permit fees for work that was never done or for fees that were erroneously collected or paid. Similar provisions for fee refunds already exist in the other codes enforced by the City. 2000 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code Staff is proposing to make the City's safety barrier requirements applicable only to private swimming pools, spas and hot tubs since Chapter 31 B of the California Building Codes specifies safety barriers standards that are more appropriate for public pools. Ordinances 2166 and 2167 October 15, 2002 Page 5 of 6 Export of Buildings Staff is proposing to revise the City's existing code for the "Export of Buildings" to update the insurance and procedural, requirements. FISCAL IMPACT The adoption of the codes and amendments will have no fiscal impact on the City. PROCESS OF CODE CHANGES Adoption and changes to building and fire codes requires a different process under the law than other types of code adoptions or code changes. For building and fire codes, the first step in the process is the introduction and the first reading of the ordinance followed by the scheduling of a future public hearing to adopt the ordinance. Notice of the future public hearing must be published twice in a newspaper of general circulation not less than twenty (20) days after the introduction and first reading of the ordinance. If the City Council approves the adoption of the codes with changes at the future meeting, the ordinance will be adopted and become effective 31 days after adoption. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The proposed amendments to the Arcadia Municipal Code will not have a potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from CEQA per Sections 15061 (b)(3) and 15378(b)(2). RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department and Fire Department recommend that the City Council: 1. Introduce Ordinance Number 2166, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending Article III, of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to fire regulations and adopting by reference the 2001 Edition of the California Fire Code, including all appendices based on the 2000 edition of the Uniform Fire Code adopted by the Western Fire Chief's Association. 2. Introduce Ordinance Number 2167, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City f Arcadia, California, Article VIII of the Arcadia Municipal Code relating to Building Regulations and adopting by reference The 2001 Editions of the California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, and the 1997 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, Volume 3, including Ordinances 2166 and 2167 October 15, 2002 Page 6 of 6 • State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions and certain other amendments published and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials; and further adopting by reference the California Plumbing Code, 2001 Edition with Appendices, installation standards and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and further adopting by reference the California Electrical Code, 2001 Edition, with appendices, indices, tables and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the National Fire Protection Association, and further adopting by reference the Uniform Administrative Code provisions for the National Electrical Code, 1996 edition, published and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials; and further adopting by reference the California Mechanical Code, 2001 Edition, with appendices, installation standards and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and further adopting by reference the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2000 Edition, published and adopted by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; and further adopting by reference the Uniform Housing Code, 1997 Edition published and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials; and further adopting by reference the California Code for Building Conservation, 2001 Edition with Appendices and State of California amendments applicable to local jurisdictions published and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials; and further adopting by reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, published and adopted by the International Conference of Building Officials; and further amending Section 8641.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code 3. Schedule a public hearing on November 5, 2002 for the adoption of the City's Fire and Building Regulations with Amendments. Approved By: William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachments: Ordinances 2166 And 2167 !f � 4 �OFD y` Y(i' ?.�.." F'' !� ARCADIA r��` jo0, STAFF O `d Development Services Department October 15, 2002 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator SUBJECT: Resolution No. 6326 amending Table 2-1 and the text of the Community Development Section of the General Plan to increase the maximum intensity for senior housing projects (General Plan changes G.P. 2002;003 and G.P. 2002-004) Recommendation: Adopt SUMMARY The City received the following requests for General Plan Changes to amend the Maximum Intensity for Senior Housing Projects: 1. GP 2002-003: Applicant: Huntington Rose Development Partners, L.L.C. Request: Proposed amendments to the table and text of the Community Development Section of the General Plan to increase the "Maximum Intensity" for senior housing projects from 30 du/ac/ to 50 du/ac 2. GP 2002-004: Applicant: American Senior Living Request: Proposed amendments to the table and text of the Community Development Section of the General Plan to increase the "Maximum Intensity" for senior housing projects from 30 du/ac/ to 36 du/ac The Planning Commission at its September 24, 2002 meeting adopted Resolution No. 1679 recommending to the City, Council amendments to the table and text of the GenPian G.P. 2002-003 and 2002- 04 October 15, 2002 LASER IMAGED Page 1 Pii - 6 . --- . ( A Community Development Section of the General Plan to increase the maximum intensity for senior housing projects. The Development Services Department is recommending that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6326 approving a General Plan change to increase the Maximum Intensity for senior housing projects and adding language in the text of the General Plan to address senior housing in commercial zones as set forth below in the staff report. BACKGROUND The City has received proposals from Huntington Rose Development Partners and American Senior Living to construct senior housing within the City. Huntington Rose Development is proposing a senior residential project that will include independent living as well as assisted and dementia care at the Santa Anita Inn site In addition to this General Plan change, the applicant has submitted a separate text amendment (T.A. 2002-002) to add specific definitions for senior housing in the zoning ordinance and to determine the appropriate zoning designation to permit said use. The Huntington Rose Development project is proposed at .a density of approximately 50 dwelling units per acre. American Senior Living is-proposing a 54-unit affordable senior apartment complex at the Marketowne site located at 150 W. Las Tunas Drive. The proposed density for this project is 36 dwelling units per acre. In order to make this project "pencil out" economically, the applicant is also requesting financial assistance from the Redevelopment Agency. The Agency Board has not yet addressed this request. If the proposed General Plan change is approved, further discretionary approval including Architectural Design Review, Agency Design Review and conditional use permit or specific plan will be required for each of the proposed projects. DISCUSSION "Table 2-A — City General Plan Land Use Designations" provides a description of the various land use designations, i.e., residential, commercial, mixed use, etc. and activities permitted, as well as establishes "Maximum Intensity" for types of development for properties within the City. General Plans are required by law to "include a statement of the standards of population density and building intensity recommended for the various districts and other territory covered by the plan". The 1996 General Plan establishes a "Maximum Intensity" (density) allowed for senior housing of 30 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). This number was derived by taking a maximum of 24 units per acre allowed, "if provisions for affordable housing are met" and adding a 25% density bonus that allows for a maximum of 30 du/ac. GenPlan G.P. 2002-003 and 2002-004 October 15,2002 Page 2 1 Both applicants are requesting that the "Maximum Intensity" be increased to allow f r a more realistic density typically permitted for senior housing development. There is one senior apartment complex in the City which was constructed in 1983 at 655 West Naomi Avenue (Naomi Gardens). This project has 100 apartment units on a 53,284 sq. ft. lot, resulting in a density of 82 du/ac. At the time the project \vas approved, General Plans were not required to set forth maximum intensities. These units were approved through the conditional use permit process. The City surveyed six (6) cities regarding their senior housing density. The following table illustrates the various densities allowed in each of the cities. CITY DENSITY DENSITY BONUS Arcadia 30 du/ac Includes density bonus Claremont 50 du/ac Downey 50 du/ac — 30 du/ac in R-3 25% density bonus (62 zone du/ac) Duarte 35 du/ac Has density bonus but varies from project to project Monrovia 41 du/ac 25% density bonus (51 du/ac) San Dimas 20 du/ac No density bonus Whittier 100 du/ac No density bonus Because of the price of land in the City of Arcadia and increased construction costs, it is the Development Services Department's opinion that in order to encourage senior housing within the community, the allowable density should be increased. The Planning Commission concurs with this assessment. Density Bonus The California Government Code requires cities to grant a density bonus and additional concessions or financially equivalent incentive(s) to developers of projects hat construct a specified percentage of housing for lower-income households, very lbw- income households or senior citizens. Housing developments consisting of five (5) units or more (excluding bonus units) are eligible for a density bonus and other incentives provided that a project meets one or more of the following criteria: 1. At least 20% of the total number of units of a housing development are designated for lower-income households; or 2. At least 10% of the total number of units are designated for very low-income households; or GenPian G.P. 2002-003 and 2002-004 October 15, 2002 Page 3 :r11 7f 1 3. At least 50% of the total number of units of a housing development is designed for senior citizens. Development Services Department Recommendation Staff has reviewed both proposals, i.e., increasing the numbers to 36 du/ac and 50 du/ac, and is recommending: Up to 50 dwelling units per acre (du/ac) for market rate- senior housing projects and up to 63 du/ac for affordable senior housing projects as defined by the California Government Code. In addition staff is adding multiple-family housing and senior housing to the list of uses permitted in the "Land Use Designation" table. The Development Services Department recommends that the "Commercial" and "Commercial/Multiple Family" Land Use Designations in Table 2-A — City General Plan Land Use Designations be amended to read as set forth below (changes in bold): Planned Land Use City Sphere Designation Maximum Intensity Acreage Acreage Commercial (C) Provides , 0.50 FAR 395.4 28.9 appropriate located areas for 0.50 FAR for the Westfield the general commercial and Shopping Center, 0.30 professional office needs of FAR for the southerly race the area residents, workers track parking lot, up to 24 and visitors. Appropriate du/ac for multiple-family. uses include a range of units + 25% density , common retail and personal bonus for affordable service uses, specialty retail, family housing projects offices, auto related uses, as defined by the financial institutions, hotels California Government and motels, multiple-family Code; up to 50 du/ac for housing and senior market rate senior housing. housing projects, and up to 63 du/ac for affordable senior housing projects as defined by the California Government Code. ' Commercial/Multiple Family 0.40 FAR for mixed uses, 15.3 (MU-C/ME)- Provides and up to 24 du/ac, (39 opportunities for du/acre for senior housing) development of commercial + 25% density bonus for and residential mixed use affordable family housing ' GenPlan G.P. 2002-003 and 2002-004 October 15, 2002 Page 4 projects close to local projects as defined by services and facilities and the California which foster the use of Government Code; up to alternative modes of 50 du/ac for market rate circulation such as senior housing projects, pedestrian or bicycles. and up to 63 du/ac for Commercial uses allowed affordable senior within this designation are housing projects as intended to service the defined by the California needs of the local residents Government Code. as well as promote community interaction. Appropriate uses include medium to high density residential, medical and professional offices, retail commercial and personal services. In addition, staff is recommending the following wording be added at the end of Table 2- A: To further encourage the development of affordable housing within the City, and assist in the provision of housing affordable to lower and moderate income households and senior households, and to make more sites available for affordable housing, the "Commercial" Land Use designation includes provisions to allow multiple-family units as well as senior housing units and provides a density incentive for the development of affordable senior housing or other affordable housing as defined by the California Government Code in the commercial areas. If the City Council approves the proposed changes to the General Plan as recommended above, the changes would apply citywide to all properties designated as "Commercial" and "Commercial/Multiple Family (MU-C/MF). However, all multiple- family projects are subject to the appropriate discretionary approvals by the City. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT The proposed General Plan change will not have a potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from CEQA per Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(2). GenPlan G.P. 2002-003 and 2002-q04 October 15, 2002 Page 5 RECOMMENDATION Adopt Resolution No. 6326 amending Table 2-1 and the text of the Community Development Section of the General Plan to increase the maximum intensity for senior housing projects (General Plan changes G.P. 2002-003 and G.P. 2002-004). Attachments: CC Resolution 6326 PC Resolution 1679 adopted 9/24/02 PC September 10, 2002 Minutes Approved by: William R. Kelly, City Manager GenPlan G.P. 2002-003 and 2002-004 October 15, 2002 Page 6 t c s NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BEFORE THE ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that a public hearing is scheduled before the Arcadia City Council on Tuesday, October 15, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of Arcadia City Hall locates at 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, to receive comments on the following proposed General °Ian amendments: G.P. 2002-003 Applicant: Huntington Rose Development Partners, L.L.C. Request: Proposed amendments to the table and text of the Community Development Chapter of the General Plan increasing the "Maximum Intensity" for Senior Housing projects from 30 du/ac to 50 du/ac. G.P. 2002-004 Applicant: American Senior Living Request: Proposed amendments to the table and text of the Community Development Chapter of the General Plan increasing the "Maximum Intensity" for Senior Houk sing projects from 30 du/ac to 36 du/ac. The purpose of this Public Hearing is to afford the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed amendments to the General Plan. The proposed General Plan amendments are Categorically exempt per Sections 15061(b)(31 and 15378(b)(2) of the California Environmental Quality Act. Copies of the proposed amendments are available for review in the Community Development Division in Arcadia City Hall, 240 West Huntington Drive. Persons wishing to comment on the amendments may do so at the public hearing or in writing to the Community Development Division prior to the October 15, 2002 meeting. For further information regarding this project, please contact Donna L. Butler in the Community Development Division at (626) 574-5423, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, Monday through Thu risday, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. and on alternative Fridays between 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in city meetings, please contact the Office of the City Clerk at (626) 574-5455 at least three (3) working days before the meeting or time when special services are needed. This notification will help city staff in making reasonable arrangements to provide you with access to the meeting. June D. Alford City Clerk Date Published: October 3, and October 10, 2002 06 J0 �o OP 'r){4-f '" ( ARCADIA ! ORI' % STAFF REPOR ORATE9 Development Services Department October 15, 2002 • TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director By: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator ,.yam''` SUBJECT: Ordinance No. 2168 Amending the Arcadia Municipal Code Pertaining to Senior Residential Community, Assisted Living and Dementia Care Recommendation: Introduce SUMMARY This text amendment (T.A. 2002-002) was initiated by Huntington Rose Development Partners to amend the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding the following: 1 . Add "Senior Residential Community Living" to the list of permitted uses subject to the Conditional Use Permit process; and 2. Add definitions for "Senior Residential Community", "Assisted Living" and "Dementia Care" to Division 9, Chapter 2, Part 2 "Definitions". The Planning Commission at its September 10, 2002 meeting voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of T.A. 2002-002 with the recommendation that consideration be given to allowing these uses in other commercial zones. The Development Services Department is recommending introduction of Ordinance 2168 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code addressing senior residential living uses. BACKGROUND The applicant is proposing a senior residential project that will include independent living as well as assisted and dementia care at the Santa Anita Inn site. The Arcadia Municipal Code does not address this type of mixed-use project. Because of the uniqueness of this particular project and the combination of uses, the Development Services Department advised the applicant that the Arcadia Municipal Textamendment-TAO2-002 T.A 2002-002 October 15, 2002 Page 1 LASER IMAGED • S Code should be amended to: (1) specifically address the type of use they are proposing and (2) determine the appropriate zoning designation to permit said use through either the conditional use permit process or the specific plan process. In addition, the applicant initiated General Plan change, G.P. 2002-003 to address the proposed density of the project. If the proposed text change and related General Plan amendment are approved, further discretionary approval including Architectural Design Review, Agency Design Review and conditional use permit or specific plan will be required for the proposed project. DISCUSSION Per the Development Services Department's recommendation, the applicant is proposing to add definitions for senior residential community, assisted living and dementia care to the Arcadia Municipal Code. Currently the Arcadia Municipal Code does not have definitions addressing senior housing or assisted housing. The City has several senior facilities, i.e. Wellington Court, Naomi Gardens, Arcadia Royale Retirement Hotel and others that range from apartment units (Naomi Gardens) to board and care facilities. All the existing projects in Arcadia have been approved through the conditional use permit process as "retirement hotels", "board and care facilities" or "apartment units". At this time, assisted living is considered as a "board and care facility" and dementia care is considered as a "Convalescent Facility". The proposed definitions provide a more accurate description of the current types of facilities and uses being proposed on the market today. In addition, the applicant is requesting that the Conditional Use Permit section of the Arcadia Municipal Code be amended to include senior residential community living as a permitted use in the R-2, R-3, CPD-1 , C-0, C-1 and C-2 zones. • The Arcadia Municipal Code allows apartment units in the commercial zones with an approved conditional.use permit. As noted previously, the current code does not have provisions for senior residential communities, assisted living and/or dementia care. As noted above, in the past assisted living type facilities and dementia care facilities would be considered board and care or convalescent facilities and allowed only in the R-2, R-3 and C-O zones with an approved conditional use permit. The Development Services Department is proposing that facilities dedicated only to assisted living and dementia care be permitted only in the R-3 and C-O zones with an approved conditional use permit. Staff is recommending deletion of the R-2 zone from this category because the density for care facilities is generally very high and the R-2- zone is the-City's least dense multiple-family zone. In addition, most of the R-2 zoned properties are smaller than the typical R-3 or commercially zoned properties. Also, staff is recommending that Alzheimer's care be added to dementia care. Textamendment-TA02-002 T.A 2002-002 October 15, 2002 Page 2 , Staff is further recommending that "Senior Residential Community" be allowed in the R- 3, CPD-1, C-O, C-1 and C-2 zones subject to the conditional use permit process or the specific plan process. Typically the density for senior residential communities is more compatible with the density in the R-3 zone than in the R-2 zone. Also, the definition of Senior Residential Community is proposed to be amended to identify them as "apartment-type" units with. "kitchen facilities". This distinguishes these units from Assisted Living or Congregate Care units that primarily provide food service and care with daily living activities. Some assisted care units include small refrigerators and facilities such as microwaves for the heating and cooking of food. The Development Services Department recommends that the following uses and descriptions be included in the "Definitions" section of the Code: 9220.53.2. "Senior Residential Community". Senior Residential Community is a congregation of age restricted "apartment-type" living units with kitchen facilities in each unit of which there is at least one occupant who is a minimum age of 55 and in which as part of the group of units there are appurtenant common facilities, such as: facilities for preparation and serving of food and alcoholic beverages to its residents and guests, activity areas, fitness and exercise facilities and/or other common amenities and services. 9220.5.1. "Assisted Living, Congregate Care Facility". Assisted living or congregate care facility is a congregation of age restricted units, in each unit of which there is at least one occupant who is a minimum age of 55 and where there is the provision of food service and care to a senior resident population. This care provides assistance with activities of daily living such as housekeeping, bathing, dressing, grooming and/or medication monitoring. Assisted living or congregate care units may or may not include facilities for the heating or cooking of food. 9220.18.3. "Dementia/Alzheimer Care Facility". Dementia/Alzheimer care facility is a congregation of units for which there is the provision of food service and specialized care to a resident population. This care provides specialized assistance to residents with cognitive impairment with respect to activities of daily living such as housekeeping, bathing, dressing, grooming and/or medication monitoring. • The following sections should be added to Division 5 Conditional Uses: 9275.1.37.2. ASSISTED LIVING, CONGREGATE CARE FACILITY AND ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA CARE FACILITY. R-3 and 0-0 zones. 9275.1.54.1. SENIOR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT INCLUDE SOME, BUT NOT ALL, UNITS WHICH PROVIDE ASSISTED Textamendment-TAO2-002 T.A 2002-002 October 15, 2002 Page 3 LIVING AND ALZHEIMER/DEMENTIA CARE. In zones R-3, CPD-1, C-O, C-1 and C-2. If the City Council approves the additions to the code as recommended above, the changes would apply citywide. However, all the above uses would be subject to discretionary approval by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. Planning Commission Recommendation The Planning Commission at its September 10, 2002 meeting voted 5 to 0 to recommend approval of T.A. 2002-002. The Commission commented that the proposal was long overdue and thought that the "Assisted Living" should be allowed also in the CBD, C-1 and C-2 zones . and recommended that the City Council consider the possibility of allowing this activity in those zones with an approved conditional use • permit. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS The proposed text amendment will not have a potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from CEQA per Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15378(b)(2). FISCAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION Introduce Ordinance No. 2168 amending the Arcadia Municipal Code Pertaining to Senior Residential Community, Assisted Living and Dementia Care. Attachments: CC Resolution 2168 PC September 10, 2002 Minutes Approved by: tt1r\g� William R. Kelly, City Manager Textamendment-TA02-002 T.A 2002-002 October 15, 2002 Page 4 111111 • STAFF REPORT. Arcadia Redevelopment Agency DATE: October 15, 2002 TO: Arcadia City Council/Redevelopment Agency FROM: "Director/Deputy Penman, Assistant City Manager and Development Services Director/Deputy Executive Director By: Pete Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator SUBJECT:t Study Session: Affordable senior housing proiects • Recommendation: Provide direction DISCUSSION The staff was directed to solicit proposals from senior housing developers for three different .sites. The proposals were received and subsequently revised, at staffs • request, to reflect the financial constraints facing the Agency relative to senior proportionality (result of change in State law). A summary comparing the proposals is provided as Attachment 1. (Full copies of the proposals and revisions are available in the Development Services Department.) The site plan and elevation of the respective development proposals are provided in Attachment 2. Proposer Site A. American Senior Living (ASL) 150 W. Las Tunas Drive (Marketowne) B. Corporation for Better Housing 600 E. Live Oak Avenue (former Mounted Police site) C. Meta Housing 161 W. Colorado Place (Westerner Hotel) Both ASL and Meta are in conditional escrows to acquire their respective sites. The former Mounted Police site is owned by the City (Water fund asset). All of the proposers plan to attend the Study Session and will be available to respond to questions. A summary of the number of units the Agency and/or City are required to facilitate or replace is provided as follows. - LASER IMAGED Arcadia Redevelopment"Agency October 15, 2002 Page 2 The Redevelopment Agency has the requirement to replace 23 units of housing by 2005 as a result of the Hale/Fifth Avenue project - 11 very low income, 8 low income, and 4 moderate income. The City, pursuant to the Regional Housing Needs Analysis (RHNA) in the adopted Housing Element, has the goal of facilitating the development of 35 units of very low income housing and 12 units of low income housing (total = 47). (The moderate income housing in the RHNA has already been met.) The Agency's replacement units cannot count toward meeting this goal. The summary is set forth below: SUMMARY Remaining Income Level RHNA RHNA Redevelopment Agency Total Very low(50%) 55 35 11 46 , Low(80%) 32 12 8 20 Moderate(120%) 46 0 4 4 Upper(Above 20%) 327 0 0 0 Total 461 47 23 70 J The income levels that the Agency has to serve are established by California law and are revised annually by the State Housing and Community Development Department. The 2002 income levels are shown on the matrix below: Income 1 person 2 person 3 person 4 person 5 person 6 person 7 person 8 person Level* household household household household household household household household Very Low $19,300 $22,050 $24,800 $27,550 $29,750 $31,950 $34,150 $36,350 Lower $30,850 $35,250 $39,650 $44,100 $47,600 $51,150 $54,650 $58,200 Median $38,550 $44,100 $49,600 $55,100 $59,500 $63,900 $68,300 $72,750 Moderate $46,250 $52,900 $59,500 $66,100 $71,400 $76,700 $81,950 $87,250 *Based on Area Median Income(AMI) AB 637 required agencies to expend their Housing Set Aside funds (HSA) on housing available to families with children in at least in the same proportion as the population.of under-65 residents represents to the City's population as a whole, as determined in the 2000 Census. For example, in 2000 15.5% of Arcadia's population was 65 and over. The Agency can spend only 15.5% of its HSA funds on housing for seniors 65 and above. The Governor has recently signed SB 701. The Agency can now use the projected annual revenues deposited in the 20% HSA fund, plus estimated interest, for . the next two Five Year Implementation Plan periods (2004-2009, 2009-2014), as well as for the remaining two years of the current Five Year Implementation Plan (1999-2004). This permits the allocation of additional funds in order to develop affordable senior housing. Staff has prepared a projection of a mid-range estimate based upon a 2% annual increase in tax increment and a 2.5% interest rate (Attachment 3). (The current LAIF rate is 2.6%.) This indicates the Agency could commit a total of $1.8 million over the twelve (12) year period for senior housing and comply with AB 637 and SB 701. As an aside, the Council/Agency directed staff. on September 27, 2002 to obtain proposals from affordable family housing developers for the former Mounted Police site on Live Oak. This process will begin in late October/early November. • Arcadia Redevelopment`Agency October 15, 2002 Page 3 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The required CEQA environmental assessment will be made on the selected project prior to any final action by the Agency and/or City. FISCAL IMPACT See Summary.of Proposals - Evaluation Criteria —Attachment 1 ISSUES FOR•CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Goal The goal of this project is to cause to be developed the most units for active seniors, 65 and over, providing decent safe and sanitary housing for as many lower income Arcadia residents as feasible, in an architecturally attractive project with minimal cost to the Agency and the City. Evaluation Criteria . • Location of project (for seniors) • Number of units • Number of affordable units • Project layout/design (plot plan) • Project.architectural/landscaping plan • Project amenities (nearby shops, pool, on bus line) • Costs to Agency • Financial and other benefits to Agency • Cost to City • Financial and other benefits to City • Developer experience and reputation • Developer references 0 • Developer response to RFP, and supplemental • Developer team experience and reputation (architect, civil, senior services, etc.) • Schedule Process 1. Select developer. 2. Direct staff to begin negotiations. 3. Appropriate up to $15,000 for possible consultant assistance, e.g., financial analysis of pro forma, environmental assessment (CEQA), affordable housing Arcadia Redevelopment Agency October 15, 2002 Page 4 expert, architectural/landscaping services, hazardous waste/geotechnical (Mounted Police site only), and appraisal (Mounted Police site only). RECOMMENDATION That the Agency provide direction to staff as to which developer with whom to negotiate, or site. Approved: William R. Kelly Executive Director/City Manager Attachments • • • • • 10/11/02 - AFFORDABLE SENIOR HOUSING DEVELOPMENT EVALUATION CRITERIA Corporation for Better CRITERIA American Senior Living � Housing(CBH)(Former META Housing(META) COMMENTS (ASL) (Marketowne Center) Mounted Police Site) (Westerner Hotel Site) Hanford(81) Cudahy(17,26,40) Burbank(141) All are experienced affordable Developer Experience(Units) Richmond(192) Oakland(126) Fountain Valley(156) housing developers Affordable Sr.Projects and Panorama City(155) Wilmington(58) Anaheim(34) ' Other Sr./MF Projects(30+) Monrovia(78) San Jose(63) Hollywood(203) Tustin(54) Bellflower(180,under North Hollywood(198) Glendale(52,under construction) construction) ' Duarte(119) Development Entity Profit Profit Profit All developers will create Profit or Non Profit separate entity to develop site, if chosen. General Plan/Zoning of Site Commercial/C-2 Public Facilities/Unzoned CommerciaVC-2 Development Proposal—Affordable General Plan currently permits No.of units(minimum age) 54 units total(55+) 55 units total(65+) 109 units(65+) 24 units maximum density for Rental Rental Rental multi-family;30 units for No.of market units(%)average rent 43 units(80%)—$1,200-$1,450) 44 units(80%)- $950 87 units(80%)—$1,450-$1,750 affordable senior bonus. No.of affordable units(%)average rent 11 units(20%)-$562-$666 11 units(20%)-$511 22 units(20%)—$516-$620 ,Amendment now in process to Income level of affordable units 11 units—50%AMI 11 units—50%AMI 22 units—50%AMI increase density to 50 units (No.very low,low,moderate—Area Very Low Very Low Very Low and 63 units respectively. median income) Financial Request of Agency-$ $1,000,000 loan(residual loan $650,000(9ront-to developer) $1,000,000 loan CBH financing assumes land repaid to Agency at 3%over 30 /oa a (residual loan repaid to Agency sale of City property at • years) at 3%over 30 years,paid in $1,080,000($20.37/SF)(an year 15) appraisal would be needed to • $2,000,000 CH FA-HELP determine value). META loan(repaid by Agency proposal will result in loss of over 30 years) T.O.T.by City. . Cost per affordable unit $91,000(repaid)-unit $59,100-Unit $136,900($3 million)-unit $90,900($2 million)-unit Financial Request of City-$ (May request waiver of City fees) None None Other requests by developer(conditions) Fast track processing. Submittal of geotech and General Plan amendment and _ Reduced school fees. hazardous waste(Phase 1) zoning approvals for project General Plan amendment and reports,General Plan amendment _ zoning approvals for project. and zoning approvals for project Project Financing $7.7 million—Total Cost $6.3 million—Total Cost $17.6 million—Total Cost META-Possible increased (figures rounded) $5.9 million—CHFA bonds $4.2—Bonds $11.3 million—permanent loan tax increment to the Agency of $1.0 million—Agency $946,000-LACDC(HOME) $1.0 million-Agency loan(repaid) $100,000,but loss of T.O.T.to H $310,000—Equity $200,000—FHLBB—(AHP) $2.0 million—CHFA LOAN' City. 1-3 $432,000—4%tax credits $650,000—Agency $903,000-4%Tax Credit Equity Minor increase in property $345,000-Equity $2.4 million—Funding Gap— taxes to City from ASL and Equity?AHP?other? CBH. tri Financing Relationships Sun America—Affordable GMAC Mortgage Wells Fargo (Bank/S&L) Housing Partners California Commercial Lend Lease Real Estate H U.S.Bank Reinvestment Corp.. Investment I-' Bank of America Lehman Housing Capital California Commercial . PFF Bank Verdugo Banking Reinvestment Corp. Bank of America Century Housing Washington Mutual . • CRITERIA ASL CBH META COMMENTS Other project financing sources CHFA—(HELP) FNMA or FMAC—Credit CHFA—HELP . (Name,amount) L.A.County C.D.C. enhancement FHLBB—AHP HOME and Industry funds L.A.County CDC—Industry Project Characteristics—Sq.Ft(Acre) 64,894.SF(1.49 acre) 53,000±(1.2 acre) 76,230 SF(1.76 acre) Density(existing GP-24/30; 44 DU/AC 50 DU/AC 64 DU/AC Proposed—50/63) 3 story,wood and stucco 2 story,wood,stucco 3 story,wood,stucco,over Layout/site plan Rectangular(N/S axis) Clustered in 6 buildings parking (2 groups,3 each) L-shaped,Craftsman style Amenities Interior corridor Covered parking Interior corridor Site/property Balconies,common room Pool,patio,covered parking Area services Ralphs/Albertsons,Say-On Albertsons/Ralphs/Waigreens Transportation On MTA bus line On MTA bus line On Foothill bus line(near MTA) Bedrooms(size) 27 1-BR(667 SF) 54 1-BR(550 SF) 89 1-BR(600 SF) 27 2-BR(850 SF) 1 2-BR(manager) 20 2-BR(770 SF) Parking number(total/unit) • 69 spaces(65 regular and 64 spaces(50 in garage, 84 spaces(80 standard and 4 handicapped) 6 handicapped;13 guest) 4 handicapped) Construction Costs—total $3,713,000 $3,351,000 $7,591,000 Building sq.ft. 54,894 SF 45,900 SF(est.) 86,260 SF $Hard cost/unit(construction) $68,760 $60,900(est.) $69,650 $per square foot $67.43 $65.00 $88.00 Management Team_General Partner ASL Arcadia CBH META Architect F&A Architects John Cotton John Cotton Property Manager American Senior Care Lynx Realty&Mgmt Western Senior Housing Senior Services Valley West Affordable — More Than Shelter for Seniors,Inc. Housing Corp. Consultant(tax credit/bond) Stradling,Yocca Newman&Associates — Land Use — Katherman Co. — Legal Arter&Haddon — Erwin Cohen&Jessup Other — Jim Marquez;Rob Katherman — Construction Coury Enterprises Atkinson&Associates — Schedule—November 1,2002 Start Opens—April 2004 Opens—April 2005 Opens—March 2005 Property Status In escrow City-owned land In escrow Reference Check Monrovia—"very good" Bellflower—(under Duarte—"very competent" (No.of contacts/response) Tustin—"experienced&capable" construction)"very good" Burbank—"great to work with" Richmond—"great job" L.A.City—"skilled" Anaheim—"class act,""excellent" OCHA—'real well" Cudahy—"highly recommended" OCHA—(under construction)"good , Duarte—"very sophisticated" Arvin—"extremely professional" so far" - • Fountain Valley—(under . construction)"good so far" Site Visits Monrovia—(rehab.)average Cudahy—Elizabeth St.-below N.Hollywood=new(2)very Panorama City—(rehab.)average average,Clara St.—average attractive Bellflower—under construction Duarte—(rehab.)—average Response to RFP(and addenda) Complete;professional;excellent Average in quality;confusing; Complete;professional;clear;good response to questions inconsistent data;incomplete response to questions . response to questions Other Issues Relocation of tenants—PRC to City Council has directed staff to No relocation(if any,developer to • handle—paid by Developer solicit proposals for affordable pay) non-senior housing • PROPORTIONALITY ANALYSIS(pre AB 637)AFFORDABLE HOUSING SET ASIDE FUNDING BASED ON AGENCY IMPLEMENTATION PLAN PERIODS(1999-2004;2005-2009)WITH A 1%INCREASE 2%Annual Increase A 3 ' � pw 'Vet,-7 Igs� • .IP R p k ,'.' t � %� . J ha 4{ „s + Mq�vp umu ,,- ),f' aaa._. &K C?), 14 ��.174 )i 2 z2 L�4 T ?Bt _ ` $3,493,086 $532,452 5543,101 $4,568,639 $553,963 $565,042 $576,343 $587,870 $599,627 $611,620 $623,852 $636,329 $649,056 $662,037 $6,065,741 $10,634,380 15.5%of the housing set -_ ---- aside(percentage of the population 65 and older in Arcadia) $541,428 . $82,530 $84,181 $708,139 $85,864 $87,582 $89,333 $91,120 $92,942 $94,801 $96,697 $98,631 $100,604 $102,616 $940,19C '$1,648,328 84.5%of the housing set aside(percentage of the - population 64 and younger in Arcadia) $2,951,658- $449,922 $458,920 $3,860,500 $468,099 $477,461 $487,010 $496,750 $506,685 $516,819 $527,155 $537,698 $548,452 $559,421 $5,125,551 $8,986,051 (1)Beginning balance reflects the total actual set aside amounts from FY 96.97,97-98,98-99,00-01,01-02(plus interest after 6/30/02) (2)Projected 2%increase based on previous years total set aside • 2%Annual Increase Plus 2.5%Annual Interest(after 6/30/02) A -x'x ' 3 Rr is:: � r.t.440, -'rz.r,r x.y t x 1 't-r 4 p s 'L•"x E �"Nl-' �;t s�•�� Mre m 4 r , 1 s1 '24°Cim• � y " *� �L4x?1 k• • gaz, - 411 - • 3 : C 51�<�•�1 P ` K4r' . -am . )' ) $3,483,086 $545,856 $570,692 $4,609,634 $596,659 $623,807 5652,190 $681,865 $712,890 $745,326 $779,238 $814,694 $851,762 $890,518 $7,349,949 $11,958,583 15.5%of the housing set aside(percentage of the • population 65 and older in Arcadia) $541,428 $84,608 $88,457 $714,493 $92,482 $96,690 $101,089 $105,689 $110,498 $115,526 $120,782 $126,278 $132,023 '$138,030 $1,139,087 $1,853,580 84.5%of the housing set aside(percentage of the • population 64 and younger in Arcadia) $2,951,658 $461,248 $482,235 $3,895,141 $504,177 $527,117 ,�� $551,101 ' $576,176 $602,392 $629,801 $658,457 $688,416 $719,739 $752,487 $6,209,862 $10,105,003 "5ge*c30deth(O d oustn 'idej ind yM.ExCP 1 Y, • Vt4 `'(`�-'r"-'�t. t de�Owed1o3iAeFiousin9 k tfNnd kaSu us1 t o fA bilyar� 41 ' rr•g 198686 ,4- xFr - k s?' ) t- t, o. t eatculaLon ru OCted r 'a $4,075,715 FY99-00 $64,132 7/1/03 Per Conrad&Associates(auditor) FY 00-01 $545,548 7/1/04 FY01-02 $1,425,257 7/1/05 FY02-03 $1,826,889 7/1/06 •N aaobra re per Cana a Asscclece pwmc?a Auditor) The Agency must spend or encumber,at a minimum$64,132 for affordable housing,before July 1, 2003 or be subject to severe financial&operational penalties. H AB 637 Pursuant to a recent change in State Law effective January 1,2002(Assembly Bill • 637),the Agency is limited to expending ft's Low and Moderate Income and Housing Funds(LMIHF)in proportion to the City's population. For example,the senior population(65 years and older according to the 2000 Census)is 15.5%of the entire H City population. Therefore,the Agency can only expend 15.5%from the LMIHF 1a towards affordable non-family,senior housing development The remaining 84.5% of the LMIHF must be spent on affordable family housing development(i.e.,permits children). As of 7/1/02,the Agency has$3,500,000 in the LMIHF(including interest). October 10,2002- Pnpa6maGH Mast, ®6 c4 g.0 staff report miaowarcadia redevelopment agency DATE: October 15, 2002 TO: Chairperson and Agency Board FROM: Don Penman, Deputy Executive Director /LBy: Peter P. Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator Prepared by: Brian Saeki, Management Analyst 0 SUBJECT: Request for a waiver from ARA 172 for American Kenpo Concepts— 153 N. Santa Anita Avenue Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY The owner of Tommie Chavies' American Kenpo Concepts at 153 N. Santa Anita Avenue is requesting a waiver from Agency Resolution ARA 172 to allow for a martial arts studio within the Project Area boundaries. Staff recommends approval of this request for a waiver from ARA 172. BACKGROUND The Planning Commission at their September 10, 2002 meeting, approved Conditional Use Permit (CUP) 02-016 for an existing martial arts studio in a 1000 square foot commercial space at 153 N. Santa Anita Avenue. Before 1997, martial arts studios were not permitted in the CBD Zone. Upon a request from the applicant in August 1997, the City Council directed staff to initiate a text amendment that, among other things, allowed for martial arts studios in the CBD Zone with a CUP. The text amendment was approved and adopted by the Council by Ordinance No. 2085, and became effective in July 1998. However, ARA-172 was not amended to reflect this change. The applicant claims to have submitted a request for a waiver in 1997 but Economic Development records do not show such request. He has operated at the site since that time. Due to staff oversight, the applicant has operated without a CUP since the CBD zone was amended in 1998. After finally obtaining the,CUP, the applicant has now submitted a written request for a waiver from ARA-172 (Attachment 1). DISCUSSION The applicant conducts martial arts classes for adults, children and families. The business has been in operation, as previously mentioned, for approximately 5 years at this location. Staff has not received any complaints and is not aware of any parking LASER IMAGED`""-`—z , � _ .d - - L?. 5 to Waiver—ARA 172 Page 2 10/15/02 problems or use conflicts. The applicant's neighboring businesses are in support of his business and they have signed a petition stating so (Attachment 2). Pursuant to the CUP, the applicant is required to have the premises of his business inspected by Building Services and the Fire Prevention Bureau, and the premises must be brought into compliance with all building and safety measures required for his business as determined to be necessary by the Building Official and Fire Marshall. FISCAL IMPACT No direct sales taxes paid to the City; however the City may receive an increase in sales tax generated by students and/or parents patronizing the local businesses and restaurants on class days. RECOMMENDATION That the Agency Board approve the waiver from ARA 172 for American Kenpo Concepts at 153 N. Santa Anita Avenue allowing a martial arts studio in the Redevelopment Project Area. Approved By: ""'""t William R. Kelly, Executive Director Attachment 1 — Request letter for the waiver from ARA 172. Attachment 2 — Petition from local businesses -': '_ r7M � � r / � t r � I • va Q � h � r ., . �-n September 19th 2002 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency_ 240 W. Huntington Dr. P.O. Box 60021. Subject: Waiver from ARA 172 , Dear Redevelopment Committee: I am requesting a wavier and exemption from ARA 172 in order to remain in business at 153 N. Santa Anita Ave. in the city of Arcadia. Martial Arts is an Honorable profession. I am the protege of the Honorable Mr. Edmund K. Parker the Noble Creator and founder of American Kenpo. Since his death in December of .1990 I have often reflected on his legacy and positive impact of one man and how he affected so many lives around the world. Our studio is small and our numbers are modest, but the truth is we are part of a large group of martial artist which spans the globe;from Alaska to South America, from California to Africa,from Russia to Australia,from New York to Ireland,from Kindergarten to College. I understand that I have a greater obligated than just to myself. With deep consideration I gave up a State job.of 14 years to teach American Kenpo full time. It has been my desire to make a difference in the world we live in, no matter small. I bring to Arcadia over 30 years of experience as a martial arts instructor. That experience has attracted students from neighboring cities:La Cresenta,Glendale, La Canada,Pasadena,Altadena,Sierra Madre,Monrovia,Duarte,Temple City,out of towners from: San Jose, Sacramento, Hemet, Corona, Tustin, Redlands, Victorville, Lake Arrowhead, students from out of state: Nevada, Arizona, Pennsylvania,Washington,and even as far as Melbourne and Victoria in Australia. Many of the Arcadia businesses have directly benefitted from members of my martial arts studio at its current location.The students from out of town stay in the local hotels and motels nearby as well as eat in the restaurants for one and two weeks at a time. The students from neighboring cities get haircuts, Cars washed, Oil changed, buy camping gear across the street for vacations, purchased Cell Phones and the services that go with it, buy postage stamps, have lunch and dinner, gotten furniture re-upholstered, their toes and nails manicured and polished, some have had their Cars and Homes insured. Some have bought Computers at PC Club, others do their grocery shopping in Arcadia on their way home. These are just some the financial benefits to the City. ATTACHMENT 1 People who study American Kenpo come from all walks of life, shapes, sizes and cultures,and colors,with a wide variety of Hobbies,Occupations and Professions. These are some of the Professions of the students at-my School: Computer Programmers, Engineers, Fireman, Heart Surgeon, General Surgeon, Pulmonary Specialist, Dentist, Insurance Agents, Nurses of Oncology, Office Managers, Roofing Contractor, Dental Hygienist, Deputy Sheriff, Accountant, Pharmacist, Auto Mechanic, Lab Technician, Sound Engineer, Actors, Chef, Carpenter, Personal Trainers, Teacher's Aid, Parole Agent, Director of Finance. My Classes are family oriented and most of my students are here as a referral by a friend or family member. Some of my former students that studied martial arts with me when they were kids are now young adults and are bringing their kids to me for training. Moms, Dads Sons, and Daughter, Sisters and Brothers, some of which relocated to the city of Arcadia to be close to their family as well as to study at my Studio. They all participate for a variety of reasons, but everybody benefits. Martial Arts improve ones ability to focus, concentrate, improves general health, reduces stress,and improves ones self esteem. It creates lasting friendships,bonds family member with a common activity. I like other business owners in the redevelopment area would like to be afforded the same opportunity to provide my services to the public. I have been at this location for over five years and have established a good rapport with the community. I ask that I be granted a variance in Resolution ARA 172 which would allow me to remain in business at my present location. Sincerely, Tommy Chavies BED ITERIAN:PROPER-MS • North Santa Anita Avenue .........iin,.California 91.006-3109 :(818)447-6932 . Fax(818)445-5507 June.6, 2002 Pltmning Dept. . ARCADIA CITT IJALL . . . eta W. Huntington.Dr. Arcadia, Ca. 91007 RE: TOMMY CHAVTES dba AMERIC4NKENPO CONCEPTS 153 N. SANTA ANITA APE. • ARCADIA, CA. 91006 • Dear Sir or Madam: Tommy Chavies has been my tenant for a little more than 5 years. He has been an excellent tenant and a welcome addition to our block There has never been a hint of any problem connected with his business and parking is not a factor. The majority of his classes begin after the close of our business day and, ifneeded he has access to the parking lot adjoining ours. The following tenants, his neighbors, are all in agreement that he shoul inai ,in his present location: ,t r `:i /r jf %.J / I '71y/C/./L____t Hair. Conxtec jon-1 N. Santa Anita ferry's for the Bath\,.--,,- IBS N - L-4t6^:':1-'1 '7'." ' ,---f,-1 e`-----/ I 7 , ---":"\...th ,I . :Analist Turf-,157 N. Santa Miff Huntec Dety,eloprr ent- 123 N t,:z2Le.a'"'l /1__,/ '"I,,..— z./ Freedom Paralegal. 155 N. Santa Anita Berberian Properties ;' (f 17; 147N Santa Anita _„St,/: r`I!/: II c : e, U.S.,Par gers . $ Santa Anita , i, , 1J1 t (f) r Oit `I'';) , .i ` 17 State Farm - 1491!.Santa Anita • ATTACHMENT 2