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Home My WebLink AboutSeptember 3, 2002- A N N O T A T E D - A G E N D A Arcadia City Council and Redevelopment Agency D� O"Tg'v�'0 Meeting September 3, 2002 5:30 p.m. Council Chambers Conference Room ROLL CALL: City Council/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 TID'IE LIMIT PER PERSON) No one spoke 1. CLOSED SESSION Conference with Real Property Negotiators (Government Code Section 54956.8) PROPERTY 55 West Huntington Drive 21 Morlan Place 28 West Santa Clara Street 41 West Huntington Drive 35 West Huntington Drive 27 West Huntington Drive 11, 15, 19 West Huntington Drive 121, 145, 155 North Santa Anita Avenue 101 North Santa Anita Avenue 25 North Santa Anita Avenue 5 West Huntington Drive NEGOTIATING PARTIES: Agency PROPERTY OWNER Paul Rusnak Hann Ling Shaw (Church of Arcadia) Ellsworth Dahlgren Robert Johannsen Gary & Dan Braun (35 W. Huntington Partners) Richard Fisher (Tempelkadian) Sony and Kim Chung Ohannes Berberian Walter Griffin Bernard and Deborah Babcock Anthony Fanticola (Wortmann Oil) Deputy Executive Director UNDER NEGOTIATION: Price and Terms of payment 2. STUDY SESSION Discussion and direction regarding freeway soundwalls Voted 5 -0 to use combination of vegetation onfwy. soundwalls & 2 -or -4 simple designs at entrances to Arc. for identity, not to exceed $100,000. Gail A. Marshall, Mayor . Dr. Sheng Chang, Mayor Pro iempore . Mickey Segal, John Wuo, Gary A. Kovacic, Council Members William R. Kelly, City Manager June D. Alford, City Clerk 7:00 p.m. Council Chambers INVOCATION Reverend Ron Fraker, Victory Chapel, Church of the Four - Square Gospel PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Thomas P. Clarke, President, Arroyo Pacific Academy Presentation of Certificate of Commendation to Bob Wieland, Vietnam veteran ROLL CALL: Council Members Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo, and Marshall All present 3. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING ' AGENDA ITEMS No one spoke. City Attorney Deitsch announced the subject discussed at the Closed Session. MOTION: Read all Ordinances and Resolutions by title only and waive reading in full Adopted 5 -0 4. 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 Items 4(a), (b) , and (c) 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. Appeal of the Planning Commission's approval of Conditional Use Permit Pub. Hrg, No 2002 -012 for a proposed academic prep school and learning center at Closed 41 W. Santa Clara Street Appeal Denied,. Recommendation: Deny C.U.P. 2002 -012 C.U.P. 2002 -012 Approved b. Utilization of Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds for Pub. Hrg. Closed theY.E.S.OfficerProgram Approve /Appropriate Funds & Authorize Recommendation: Approve Cty. Mgr. to Execute Agreements C. $vuu,uuu k-vrb i ecnnofogv zuuz murauve vratat = Recommendation: Accept and authorize the expenditure of funds lent Pub. Hrg. Closed Accpt. Grant & 3m Authorize Expen- diture of Funds TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON PUBLIC HEARING FIVE - MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) None 5. MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS City Council Reports /Announcements /Statements /Future Agenda Items See Minutes RECESS CITY COUNCIL 6. MEETING OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL: Agency Members: Chang, Kovacic, Segal, Wuo and Marshall All present TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY (NON- PUBLIC HEARING/ FIVE- MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) None 7. CONSENT a. Minutes of the August 13, 2002 regular meeting and August 20. 2002 regular meeting Recommendation: Approve Approved 5 -0 b. Payment of $440,522.45 in tax increment to the City of Arcadia from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Recommendation: Approve Approved 5 -0 8. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR a. Waiver from ARA 172 and Design Review for a new Automobile fueling station at 425 N. Santa Anita Avenue Approved 5 -0 ADJOURN the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency to September 17, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL 9. CONSENT a. Minutes of the August 20, 2002 regular meeting Recommendation: Approve Approved 5 -0 b. Ordinance No. 2162 amending Article VII, Chapter 2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code regarding street and parkway planting Recommendation: Adopt Adopted 5 -0 C. Ordinance No. 2165, amending the Arcadia Municinal Code to add a Subsection 14 to Section 9264.2.9 and amending Section 9275.1.39.3 to allow Automobile Fueling Stations in the CBD /Central Business District Zone, subiect to a Conditional Use Permit Recommendation: Adopt Adopted 5 -0 d. Resolution No. 6324 concerning amended and restated L.A. IMPACT MOU Recommendation: Adopt Adopted 5 -0 e. Purchase of commuter hardware Recommendation: Approve the purchase of computer hardware from Advanced Technology Specialists in the amount of $42,478.38 Approved /Award Contract 5 -0 f. Loan in the amount of $440,522.45 from the City of Arcadia to the Arcadia Redevelopment A eg ncv Recommendation: Approve Approved 5 -0 g. Acceptance - Rehabilitation of Peck Road Water Well 'Recommendation: Accept all work performed by General Pump Company, Inc. as complete and authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $7,692 Accepted all work & Author- ized Payment 10. CITY MANAGER a. Award of contract - City Council Chambers and Conference Room Renovation Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to enter into a contract with D.L. Kaufinan, Inc. in the amount of $479,269.00 for the renovation of the City Council Chambers and Conference Room and the HVAC Authorized System Modifications and approve an additional appropriation of contract & $7,200.00 for temporary filming of City Council meetings at the Library Appropriate $7,000 Capital Outlay Funds b. Request for financial assistance for the renovation of Bonita Field - Joint venture with the Arcadia Pony /Colt League Approp . $10, 000 Funds Recommendation: Provide direction & ARprutlay & Approve same to Renovate Bonita Pk. Field Contingent upon $5,000- $6,000 ADJOURN to September 17, 2002 at 5:30 p.m. from Arc. Pony/ Colt League SOW ur Date: To: From: Subject: SUMMARY Administrative Services Department September 3, 2002 Mayor and City Council Tracey L. House, Administrative Services Director® Submitted by: Michael A. Casalou, Senior Management Analyst Approve the purchase of computer hardware from Advanced Technology Specialists in the amount of $42,478.38 Staff is recommending that the City Council award a purchase contract to Advanced Technology Specialists for computer hardware for a network upgrade to the City's main computer system in the amount of $42,478.38. A total of $80,000.00 has been budgeted for acquisition and installation of the necessary hardware. This award represents only the hardware acquisition. The remaining funds are earmarked for installation, however it is anticipated these costs will not exceed $10,000.00. DISCUSSION Currently, access to data that resides in systems outside a user's department is needed but often is not available. As identified in the recent Assessment and Recommendation Report prepared by Gartner, Inc., the consultant hired by the City to complete an Information System master plan, limited access to data has several causes including hardware and equipment limitations with the Local Area Network (LAN). Some examples of limited access to data and information include the Police, Public Works and Development Services Departments who do not have access to each other's GIS systems, data, and permit tracking information. Other areas of concern include Internet performance and reliability. Reconfiguration and upgrades to hardware will significantly improve these areas of current concern. The Gartner report supports the recommended hardware and configuration the City is suggesting for the upgrade that will address the limitations that are currently being experienced. LASER IMAGED C C 0 6 n/ 9 -,e- Mayor and City Council VW September 3, 2002 The City advertised for formal bids for equipment for the network upgrade. On July 15, 2002, the City received the following six (6) bids: Advanced Technology Specialist Redrock Communications Solutions, Inc. SBC DataComm IMPEX Technologies ILan Systems CDW -G Location Bid Amount Rosemead, CA $ 42,478.38 Irvine, CA $ 44,941.11 Anaheim, CA $ 45,351.45 Torrance, CA $ 45,921.92 South Pasadena, CA $ 46,283.27 Vernon Hills, IL $ 59,195.32 Staff recommends that the City Council award a purchase contract to Advanced Technology Specialist for computer hardware and equipment. Knight Communications, the current contractor for Information System maintenance and support, has submitted a quote of $10,000.00 for installation of the hardware. Staff is suggesting we contract with them for installation, as Knight Communications is familiar with the current hardware configurations and systems. As a result, installation will be more efficient and cost effective. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds have been appropriated in the 2002 -2003 Capital Improvement Program to cover the cost of this acquisition. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council authorize the City to award a purchase contract to Advanced Technology Specialist in the amount of $ $42,478.38 for the purchase of computer hardware. Approved: William R. Kelly, City Manager 2 D 3 r o- 7Z {h J *C�RpOR S STAFF REPORT Police Department Date: September 3, 2002 To: Mayor and City Council From: David H. Hinig, Chief of Policoo�/ By: Captain Rick Sandona, Administrative Division Commander Subject: Acceptance — $900,000 COPS Technology 2002 Initiative Grant Recommendation: Accept and authorize the expenditure of funds for the Police Department Narrow Band Radio Communications Network Improvement Program SUMMARY The Police Department has been awarded sum of $900,000 to complete conversion o digital capable, radio network to ensu Communications Commission standard. efforts of the Ferguson Group. This staff outlined in the Federal grant. a COPS Technology Initiative grant in the the police radio system to a narrow band, e compliance with a pending Federal 'he grant award was secured through the report gives an overview of the project as Staff recommends that the City Council approve acceptance of the grant and authorize police staff to make the specified expenditures in accordance with City purchasing guidelines. DISCUSSION The Police Department currently uses a radio communications network operating in the UHF (Ultra High Frequency) radio band. The radio network is the backbone for delivering all police services to the community. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has oversight of all radio bands and issues licenses of operation to local entities. As the governing body, the FCC defines all parameters of use. The FCC has mandated that agencies operating in the UHF band must convert to what is called "narrow band, digital technology" in order to make more bandwidths available. This mandate is commonly called the APCO 25 standard and local compliance must be made by the year 2005. The Department recognized the extensive costs associated with the APCO 25 mandate and sought assistance from the City's federal lobbyist, the Ferguson Group. With their LASER IMAGED y � I , aid, the Department received a grant in the amount of $900,000 from the COPS Technology Initiative in Washington D.C. The Department's radio network includes mobile and portable radios, as well as base station radios, repeaters, antennas, feed lines, and antenna support equipment, such as towers. Much of the equipment has been in service for 20 years or more and needs to be replaced to meet the aforementioned standard. Although the radio infrastructure is modestly supported annually by the Department Budget, replacement of equipment is done only after an item totally fails and in no longer repairable. Generally less than 1% of the equipment is addressed annually. Under this limited budget approach, the Department has not been able to effect any significant improvement to the overall infrastructure nor take advantage of technology changes. With the award of the grant, the Department will have the ability to make a one -time conversion to comply with the mandated FCC APCO 25 standard for the radio network, thus avoiding a major cost that would otherwise be attributed to the City's Capital Improvement Budget. Project Goals and Objectives The primary goal of the grant is to replace the current radio system with new, state of the art, narrow band, digital compatible radio equipment. This will include an examination and replacement of all base station systems on the Department's primary and secondary radio frequencies, repeater equipment, mobile radios, hand -held radios, and support infrastructure equipment, including radio towers, antennas, and feed lines. All equipment purchased must be FCC APCO 25 compliant and be capable of meeting the narrow band standards in both analog and digital modes. A secondary goal is to ensure that the project is completed in a time line that is consistent with the construction of the new police building. This will allow for an easier transition from one facility to another and avoid redundant installation. The process also allows the Department to remove the old radio equipment from service and ensure it is not commingled with the new equipment as we transition to the new building. Purchasing Guidelines In conformance with grant requirements, all equipment must be purchased under the guidelines of the 1033/1122 GSA programs as provided by Federal Law, GSA approved contracts, and /or through the competitive bidding process as defined by the City of Arcadia. Budget Appro val The grant specifically requires that the project budget be reviewed and approved by the Arcadia City Council in a public meeting. COPS Technology 2002 Initiative Budget The following items were approved as part of the grant application process and constitute the equipment necessary for the Department to accomplish the conversion to the APCO 25 mandate: # Of Units Item Cost /Unit Subtotal New Portable and Mobile Radios Systems: 30 XTS 3000 Handhelds $3,500.00 $105,000.00 3 XTS 3000 6 Pk Chargers 650.00 1,950.00 10 XTS 3000 Desk Chargers 100.00 1,000.00 100 Patrol Portable Radio Headsets 100.00 10,000.00 75 New Leather Gear 50.00 3,750.00 20 Astro Saber Mobile Radios - W5 3,700.00 74,000.00 30 Astro Saber Mobile Radios - W3 3,700.00 111,000.00 Antenna System, New Facility: 1 Tower for new building 175,000.00 175,000.00 15 Antennas for new building 1,000.00 15,000.00 1 Antenna feedline for new building 2,000.00 2,000.00 10 DC Remote Service Heads 1,000.00 10,000.00 1 Digital Service Monitor 30,000.00 30,000.00 1 Radio Shop 50 Foot Tower 7,500.00 7,500.00 5 Radio Shop Antennas 1,000.00 5,000.00 1 Radio Shop feedline and accessories 2,500.00 2,500.00 Canyon Repeater Site: 1 70 Foot Tower 12,500.00 12,500.00 5 New Antennas 1,000.00 5,000.00 1 Antenna feedline and accessories 2,000.00 2,000.00 1 Demolish old equipment and site work 5,000.00 5,000.00 2 Quantar Repeaters 15,000.00 30,000.00 Base Station Radio Equipment 3 Quantar Base Stations - New Police Facility 15,000.00 45,000.00 1 Quantar Repeaters - Santa Antia Ridge 15,000.00 15,000.00 5 Remote DC Power Supplies 500.00 2,500.00 911 PSAP 1 Furniture 20,000.00 20,000.00 1 PSAP Upgrade Equipment 204,300.00 204,300.00 EOC Equipment 1 Police Radios 5,000.00 5,000.00 Total Project $900,000.00 Ln *0 r `• FISCAL IMPACT The COPS Technology 2002 Initiative funds this entire project, and there is no expenditure incurred by the City. RECOMMENDATION That the City Council accept the $900,000 COPS Technology 2002 Initiative grant and authorize expenditure of the funds for the Police Department Narrow Band Radio Communications Network Improvement Program. Approved: William R. Kelly, City Manager The following disclaimer is required by Federal grant guidelines: This Document was prepared by Arcadia Police Department supported by 2002CKWX0023, awarded by the U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice. 06 /�--act Yj • 84 AR&°bIA j" °� STAFF REPORT RPORAT�9• Administrative Services Department September 3, 2002 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tracey Hause, Administrative Services Director By: Gerald A. Parker, Financial Service Manager/City Treasurer SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE A LOAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $440,522.45 FROM THE CITY OF ARCADIA TO THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY PROJECT FUND. Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Fund exists solely for the re- payment of interest and principal. The source of funds for these payments is tax increment revenue. The repayment of debt between the Agency and the City is recorded in the City's accounting system in order to utilize tax increment funds for redevelopment projects and to formally recognize and document loans between the City and the Agency. DISCUSSION The borrowing and repayment by the Agency is an administrative procedure done in order to meet certain legal requirements. The Agency, by law, must be "in debt" in order to receive tax increment from the County. This procedure of borrowing from and repaying to the City, allows cash to then be utilized for operating and project expenditures. The Tax Increment Fund has adequate resources at June 30, 2001 to repay the loan the City has made to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Project Fund to pay expenses and acquire property according to the directives of the Agency Board. It is recommended that the City take formal action to loan $440,522.45 to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Project Fund. LASER IMAGED. mac_ ca,t/_ 9i.. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact on the City.- This is a routine, administrative procedure to establish and document existing loans, and the receipt and payment of loans made between the City of Arcadia and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council: Authorize a loan in the amount of $440,522.45 from the City of Arcadia to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Project Fund. APPROVED: William R. Kelly,!City Manager TLH:GAP:mlp 2 Q6 /U.-5 v -� 0.° ,��r�c1 Pr IPRI i I II STAFF REPORT Arcadia Redevelopment Agency September 3, 2002 TO: Arcadia Redevelopment Agency FROM: Tracey Hause, Administrative Services Directo Gerald A. Parker, Financial Services Manager/City Treasurer SUBJECT: AUTHORIZE A PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $4409522A5 TO THE CITY OF ARCADIA FROM THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY TAX INCREMENT FUND Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Fund exists solely for the re- payment of interest and principal. The source of funds for these payments is tax increment revenue. The repayment of debt between the Agency and the City is recorded in the City's accounting system in order to utilize tax increment funds for redevelopment projects and to formally recognize and document loans between the City and the Agency. DISCUSSION The borrowing and repayment by the Agency is an administrative procedure done in order to meet certain legal requirements. The Agency, by law, must be "in debt" in order to receive tax increment from the County. This procedure of borrowing from and repaying to the City, allows cash to then be utilized for operating and project expenditures. The Tax Increment Fund has adequate resources at June 30, 2001 to repay the loan the City has made to the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency Project Fund during the past fiscal year to pay expenses and acquire property according to the directives of the Agency Board. It is recommended that the Agency take formal action to remit $440,522.45 to repay the loan to the City. LASER IMAGED 1 co-A- ii. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact on the City. This is a routine, administrative procedure to establish and document existing loans, and the receipt and payment of loans made between the City of Arcadia and Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Agency: • Authorize a payment in the amount of $440,522.45 to the City of Arcadia from the Redevelopment Agency Tax Increment Fund. APPROVED: William R. Kelly, Executive Director • TLH:GAP:mlp 2 0G V .-cc u -- yy5"/J 5a47-ai14n '¢t FP Pi A Y 0. L1 _ STAFF REPORT Arcadia Redevelopment Agency September 3, 2002 TO: Chairperson and Agency Board FROM: &Don Penman, Deputy Executive Director y: Peter P. Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator Prepared by: Brian Saeki, Management Analyst SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR A WAIVER FROM ARA 172 AND DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR A NEW AUTOMOBILE FUELING STATION AT 425 N. SANTA ANITA AVENUE Recommendation: Approve SUMMARY George Fasching ("Applicant"), owner of Fasching's Carwash at 425 N. Santa Anita Avenue (see Attachment 1 — Site Plan), has submitted a request for a waiver from Agency Resolution ARA 172 and for approval of an Agency Design Review to replace an existing retail building with a new 24-hour automobile fueling station including an eight fueling position self-serve gas station and a 1,215 square foot convenience mart. Also included is a request to sell beer and wine. (See Attachment 2 — Fasching's letter of August 19, 2002) The Planning Commission at its July 23, 2002 meeting approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP 02-011) and Architectural Design Review (ADR 01-055) for this new gas station and convenience mart subject to conditions. At their meeting on August 13, 2002, they adopted Resolution No. 1674 (see Attachment 3) formally granting this approval. The color perspective and the original plans and elevations for the site are included herein as Attachment 4. A memo from the City Engineer recommending closure of the alley median break is Attachment 5. Staff recommends approval of this request for a waiver from ARA 172 and for approval of the Design Review, subject to the Planning Commission's and departmental conditions, including closure of the median at City expense. . DISCUSSION ARA 172 Waiver The applicant is proposing to demolish a one-story multi-tenant retail building and construct a new 24-hour automobile fueling station and convenience mart with eight gas i LASER IMAGED . Sxv<<.D1:-. a Chairman and Agency Boara Page 2 09/03/02 pumps. The convenience mart does not include a drive through. The applicant has complied - with City Zoning Code regulations and has received the Planning Commission's approval for the design and use. Although ARA 172 does not permit this type of use in the Project Area, the proposed design and use of the building are compatible with architectural styles and uses in the area. Mr. Fasching states in his letter of August 19, 2002 (Attachment 2), that the addition of the convenience store will generate sales taxes for the City and property tax revenues for the Agency. Beer and wine sales are permitted at the convenience store/gas station at the northeast corner of Santa Anita Avenue and Colorado Blvd. The Agency recently approved a similar waiver of ARA 172 for the Chevron station at the southeast corner of Huntington Drive and First Avenue. ARA 172 provides that the Board may grant an exception to the use and design provisions for "unusual economic significance or potential positive architectural impact..." Architectural Design Review WORK PROPOSED: Replace a one-story retail building with a new 1,215 square foot convenience mart and a 2,176 square foot freestanding canopy over four pump islands to provide eight fueling positions. APPLICANT: George Fasching 425 N. Santa Anita Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 LOCATION: 425 N. Santa Anita Avenue EXISTING LAND USE: Multi-tenant retail building EXISTING ZONING: C-2 — General Commercial GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial LAND USE: Commercial SURROUNDING LAND USES: North: Church —zoned R-3 Northeast: Automobile fueling station —zoned C-2 East: Eating establishments and offices —zoned C-2 South & West: Railroad right-of-way— unzoned r i Chairman and Agency board Page 3 09/03/02 SITE AREA: The entire site, which includes the car wash, is 59,641 square feet (1.37 acres). The portion of the site for the proposed automobile fueling station is 12,215 square feet (.28 acre). BUILDING AREA: 1,215 Sq. Ft. convenience mart and 2,176 square foot freestanding gas pump canopy FRONTAGE: Approximately 300 feet along N. Santa Anita Avenue Approximately 380 feet along Colorado Blvd. PARKING PROVIDED: 5 spaces (4 standard and 1 handicap) PURPOSE OF USE AND DESIGN REVIEW The purpose of the Agency's Design Review is to ensure that proposed projects meet adopted City and Agency standards and design guidelines based upon the following criteria: 1. The general use and design considerations, including the character, scale, and quality of design are consistent with the Redevelopment Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, and adopted use and design guidelines; 2. The use and architectural design of structures and their materials and colors are visually compatible with surrounding development and improvements on the site, and design elements (i.e., screening of equipment, exterior lighting, signs, awnings, etc.) have been incorporated to further ensure the compatibility of the structures with the character and uses of adjacent development; 3. The location and configuration of structures are compatible with their site and with surrounding sites and structures, and do not dominate their surroundings to an extent inappropriate to their use; and 4. The use, design and layout of the proposed project will not unreasonably interfere with the Use and enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, and will not result in vehicular and/or pedestrian hazards. ANALYSIS A. DESIGN FEATURES The applicant has prepared and provided a colored perspective of the building and canopy (Attachment 4) for the Agency's review. It is available for review in the Economic Development Office and will be on display at the Agency meeting. The applicant proposes to construct the new convenience mart and canopy to complement the existing car wash building. The convenience mart is accented with archways and pilasters with brick veneer wainscoting, 'smooth sand finish stucco and a blue tile roof to match the existing car wash. A stucco over foam architectural • Chairman and Agency Boar Page 4 09/03/02 element is utilized to provide separation from the stucco walls and blue tile roof. The front of the building or east elevation is designed with an extended entry.,cover and a canvas awning over the cashier's window. The canopy also utilizes the smooth • sand finish stucco with the stucco over foam architectural element. The top of the canopy is flat. The project provides landscaping buffers around the entire site with the exception of the north side of the convenience mart (zero setback from the property line). There is a mature street tree at this location. Espaliers and vines shall be added in the archways along the north side of the building to provide landscape relief. The applicant also proposes to include a water feature to highlight the northeast corner of the site. The proposed design will incorporate a waterfall into a monument sign. The applicant is also proposing the addition of two other freestanding monument price signs, one on Colorado Blvd. and the other on Santa Anita Avenue. Both are proposed to be installed in landscaped planter areas. Both, as designed, are in excess of Code and will need to be reduced inssize per the Planning Commission's resolution. The existing pole sign on the car wash site is to be relocated into a landscape area along Santa Anita Avenue. A Speedy Mart and two (2) Point-of-Sale signs are proposed to be placed on the . convenience mart. The Point-of-Sale signs must be made of weatherproof material or adequately protected from the weather. The ULTRAMAR signs for the northeast and southeast edges of the canopy comply with the City's sign regulations and in staffs opinion are suitable in size, color and design for the site. The Planning Commission required the following revisions to the original plans shown on Attachment 4, in addition to some revisions included above. 1. Certain building setbacks from Colorado were waived. 2. A single unisex bathroom is permitted. 3. A 6 ft. decorative paving band shall be installed at all driveways: 4. Replacement trees for the parkway on Colorado shall be installed with Public • Works Services approval. 5. The canopy shall be reduced in height by 2 feet. 6. On-site trees in the planter areas shall be larger (36 inch box), and the planter between the automobile fueling station and the car wash shall be widened to 6 ft. 7. Additional landscaping (30 sq. ft. minimum) shall be located in front of the convenience mart. 8. Three (3) ft. diameter planters with tall plants shall be constructed in the pump islands and in front of the convenience mart. • i Chairman and Agency board Page 5 09/03/02 9.The trash enclosure area and 2 parking spaces behind the convenience mart shall be set back 5 ft. and landscaped 10. The planter along.Santa Anita Avenue shall be widened to 6 ft. 11. The applicant shall execute an irrevocable offer to dedicate 3 ft. along the entire west side of Santa Anita Avenue. 12. The applicant shall construct a 3 ft. by 12 ft. concrete slab for a bus stop in this dedication area, coincident with the existing bus stop. The remaining 3 ft. dedication shall not be accepted until such time as it is determined necessary by the City Engineer. Agency staff_concurs with all the above conditions as established by the Planning Commission. Additionally, based upon the recommendations of the City Engineer and the Traffic Engineer, staff recommends that the existing median opening on Santa Anita at the alley be closed at the City's expense (see Attachment 5, City Engineer's memo). At the CUP hearing, the Planning Commission did not concur with this recommendation at this particular time. B. STAFF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL • The building colors and materials shall conform to the exhibits (Attachments 3 and 4) as presented to the Agency Board. • The opening in the raised median along Santa Anita Avenue shall be closed at City expense. • The Applicant shall comply with the conditions of approval as stated in Resolution No. 1674 adopted on August 13, 2002 by the Planning Commission. • The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency approval is valid for a period of one (1) year as per ARA 126 adopted by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency on December 2, 1986. V' The Applicant shall comply with all other conditions of approval required by the Development Services Department, Public Works Services, and the Arcadia Fire Department. ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Planning staff from the Development Services Department has prepared an Initial Study for the proposed project. With the exception of a traffic related hazard (i.e., the opening in the median), said Initial Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and object of historical or aesthetic significance. The Planning Commission found that the traffic related hazard is not a result of the proposed project and therefore did not require it to be made Less Chairman and Agency Boaru Page 6 09/03/02 Than Significant with Mitigation Incorporation. A Negative Declaration was adopted by the Planning Commission at their July 23, 2002 meeting. FISCAL IMPACT The City may receive a small increase in sales taxes from the sales generated by the convenience mart and gasoline fuels replacing the sales taxes currently paid. by the uses at this location, and the Agency would receive an increase in tax increment from the improvements made to the site. RECOMMENDATION That the Agency Board: 1) approve the waiver from ARA 172; and 2) approve the Design Review for a new automobile fueling station and convenience mart at 425 N. Santa Anita Avenue subject to the Planning Commission's and departmental conditions, as set forth above, including the closure of the median opening. Approved By: William R. Kelly, Executive lirector C Attachment 1 — Site Plan Attachment 2 — George Fasching's Letter Dated August 19, 2002 Attachment 3 — Resolution No. 1674 Attachment 4 — Color Perspective, Plans, Elevations for Proposed Gas Station/Convenience Mart Attachment 5 — City Engineer Memo Dated August 27, 2002 V 8/27/02 ■.....wilitil OF 0 07.y /C NEWMAN AVE. � P tF N. 425 N. Santa Anita Ave. ■ COLORADO BOULEVARD D SANTA YNEZ DRI JE w 0 AZ Q 0 LA PORTE STREET H LA PORTE STREET co J \ IC< L1_0 Q 0 Z Q z I- Q SAINT JOSEPH STREET SAINT JOSEPH STREET 0 Z D Cn cC < r 0 s ' / m n No' Z ° NO SCALE Location Map - 425 N . Santa Anita Ave. ' • • CAR WASH 425 North Santa Anita.Avenue • Arcadia, California.91006 Tel. (626)11 6-0654 • Fax(626)1116-2135 August 19, 2002 Arcadia Redevelopment Agency City of Arcadia Received • 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91006 AUG 1 9 2002 ATT: Peter Kinnahan Development Services Economic Development Division SUBJECT: CUP 02-011 and ADR 01-055 for an automobile fueling station and C:rnart at 425 N Santa Anita Ave. In connection with the approval on July 23, 2002, of the above subject CUP and ADR, I hereby request from the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency the following: 1. Design Review approval. 2. A waiver from Resolution No. ARA 172 for the following reasons: a. Every consideration was given to enhancing the architecture and landscaping, including a water fountain on the corner to make the facility eye appealing as well as functional. b. This separate addition to the existing car wash property will not only generate new sales tax dollars and higher property tax evaluation for the City, but it will also give me a stronger foundation for the future success of my business. In today's gasoline market, if you cannot generate enough volume, you cannot get supply. I was non-renewed after 21 years with Mobil Oil for this reason. c. This is not a new venture in gasoline sales at the location. Street-side gasoline • sales were previously offered at the car wash location on Santa Anita. However, as the volume of cars washed over time steadily increased (300%), the street location for gasoline sales had to be eliminated to provide a larger drying area for cars. d. This new facility will be very compatible with the immediate area. I respectfully request Agency approval. Very yours, d! - eor:- aschin: Attachments: Site plans (12) Renderings (12) Attachment No. 2 • • • RESOLUTION NO, 1674 - . . • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF•THE,CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING C ONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 02-011' AND CONDITIONALLY APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO ADR 01.-055 TO. REPLACE AN. EXISTING • RETAIL BUILDING'WITH A NEW 24-HOUR,AUTOMOBILE FUELING STATION' WITH • BEER AND WINE SALES FOR 'OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION BETWEEN THE-HOURS OF 6100.A.M. AND 10:00 p.m. AT 425 N. SANTA ANITA AVENUE. . WHEREAS, on June 10, 2002; a-Conditional Use Permit application was filed by Mr. George. Fasching to replace an existing retail. building with a new 24-hour automobile fueling station {i.e., self-serve gas station with eight. (8) fueling positions and a 1,215 square foot convenience mart} with beer and wine_sales for off-site • consumption; Development Services Department Case Nos. CUP 02-011 and ADR 01- 055, at 425 N. Santa. Anita Avenue, more particularly described in the attached Exhibit "A"; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 23, 2002 at which time all interested persons were given.full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached reports dated July 23, 2002 are true and correct. SECTION 2. , This Commission finds: t That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, nor injurious to the property or improvements in the zone or vicinity. 2. That the use, applied for at the location indicated'is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the .site for the proposed use is .adequate.. in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, ,walls, fences, parking, , loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in • the neighborhood. Attachment No. 3 • 4. • That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. . 5. That the subject property is designated for commercial use in the General Plan, that the proposed use is consistent with that designation, and that the granting of the Conditional. Use Permit will.not adversely'affect:the comprehensive general plan, 6. That the evaluation of-the environmental impacts as°set forth in the Initial Study is appropriate, except that there is not a traffic related hazard'as noted in section XV.d,.and-that the project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and,_,when considering the project as a whole, there was no evidence before the City that th-e proposed project would-.have any potentially adverse effect-on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends; and therefore, a Negative Declaration was adopted. SECTION 3. That for • the foregoing reasons this Commission .grants Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 02-011 and conditionally approves Architectural' Design Review No. ADR 01-055' to replace an existing retail building with a: new 24- hour automobile fueling station {i.e., self-serve gas station with eight (8) fueling • positions and a 1,215 square foot convenience mart} with beer and wine sales for off- . site consumption at 425 N. Santa Anita Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1. The automobile fueling station and the entire site, which includes the car wash site shall be improved, operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and conditionally approved for CUP 02-011 and/or ADR 01-055, including compliance with all cornments, recommendations, and requirements received from the Various City Departments, subject to the satisfaction of the Directors of said Departments. This includes allowing the convenience mart and the gas' station to be open 24 hours, but the sale of alcoholic beverages shall take place only between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. • 2. This'approval of CUP 02-011 includes the following Modifications from the 35-foot special setback from Colorado Boulevard: C. A zero setback for the convenience mart. b. A 20-foot setback for the gasoline pumps. • -2- 1674 • c. An 11'-5" setback for the gas pump canopy. 3. This approval of CUP 02-011 includes a Modification for a single unisex accessible restroom-in lieu of gender specific (i.e., at least one for males and one for females) accessible restrooms. 4. This approval of CUP 02=011 includes' 'a .Modification for three (3) • freestanding signs within 200 feet of each other: The two (2) new freestanding gasoline price signs that'shall be revised per condition no. 5j, and the: existing car wash pole sign may be relocated without being -altered; in lieu Of the maximum two (2) freestanding signs with a minimum separation of 200 feet. 5. The proposal shall include the following additional items and revisions to comply with the Conditional Use Regulations for Drive-hi Businesses and the City's Commercial and Industrial Architectural Design Guidelines, and are subject to review and approval by the Development Service's Director: _ a. Six (6) foot wide decorative paving bands at all new driveways. b. Espaliers and vines in the archways'on the north side of the convenience mart. c. A plan for and installation by the applicant of replacement trees for the existing parkway tree on Colorado Boulevard, subject to approval by the Public Works Services Department. d. Revision of the canopy design to reduce its imposing appearance by • reducing its overall height by two (2) feet. e. Larger trees shall be planted along the perimeter of the automobile fueling station site. The planter at the corner of Colorado Boulevard and Santa Anita Avenue Shall have four (4) 36-inch box trees. The planter between the automobile fueling station and the car wash shall be widened to six (6) feet and shall have four (4) 36-inch box trees. f. A minimum of 30 square feet of landscaping in front of the convenience mart in compliance with the landscaping requirements in the Conditional Use Regulations for Drive-In Businesses. -3- 1674 g. Three (3) foot diameter planters with tall plants at the ends and between the pump islands, and in front of the convenience mart. h. The new trash enclosure and the two (2) parking spaces proposed to be behind the.convenience mart shall be set back five (5) feet from, the property line, and. this setback area shall be landscaped to adequately screen the trash enclosure and parked: cars.. from view along Colorado,.Boulevard in accordance with the City's Commercial Parking Regulations. i. The.Point-Of-Sale signs shall be protected from the weather.. j. The freestanding price .,signs shall be redesigned to comply with the maximum 2'-6" x 5'-0" sign area limit in the. City's sign regulations, and shall .be provided with brick bases. to match.the buildings. 6. The applicant shall satisfy the following conditions of approval to offset the. impacts of the additional traffic that will be generated by the automobile fueling station to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and Public Works Services Director: a The .applicant acknowledges that the City, may close the opening- in the raised median in Santa Anita Avenue at any time due to potential traffic related . hazards. b, The on-site planter. adjacent to Santa Anita Avenue for the proposed.. automobile fueling station shall be widened to six (6) feet. The applicant shall execute and submit, to the satisfaction of the City Attorney and City Engineer, an irrevocable offer to dedicate three (3) feet (the "Irrevocable Three Foot Dedication) along the west side of Santa Anita Avenue across, the entire frontage of the proposed automobile fueling, station and existing car wash, and in conjunction with the construction of the automobile. fueling station, the applicant shall...dedicate a three. (3) foot by twelve (12) foot area behind the existing sidewalk at an area coincident with the bus;.stop and construct in this dedication area a three (3) foot by twelve (12) foot concrete slab to accommodate a bus bench and trash . receptacle. . The Irrevocable Three Foot Dedication shall not be accepted until such time as it is determined necessary by the City Engineer. 7. The automobile fueling station shall be in compliance with all development requirements and policies determined to be necessary by the Building Official, City -4- 1674 Engineer, Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshall, Public Works Services Director, and any service districts and utility providers that will serve the proposed automobile fueling station, as determined by having fully detailed construction and tenant improvement plans submitted for plan check review and approval. 8. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 9. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions, requirements of various City departments, and the conditions of approval for CUP 02-011 and/or ADR 01-055 shall be grounds for immediate suspension and/or revocation of any approvals, which shall result in suspension of construction and/or those activities that are the subjects of this Conditional Use Permit. 10. Approval of CUP 02-011 and/or ADR 01-055 shall not take effect until the property owner, applicant and applicant's agent have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval, and all conditions of approval shall be satisfied prior to final inspection sign-offs for the automobile fueling station. SECTION 4. The decision, findings, and conditions of approval contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of July 23, 2002 to grant -5- ' . 1674 Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 02-011 and. conditionally approve Architectural Design Review No. ADR 01-055, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian,.Huarig, Murphy and Olson NOES: None . ABSENT: Commissioner Kalemkiarian SECTION. 5. ,;_ The Secretary shall certify to the .adoption; of this.Resolution and shall cause..a copy to be forwarded to the City Council,of the.City:of Arcadia. ._ I H.E;REBY CERTIFY that this: Resolution No. 1674,was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on August 13;,2002; by the following vote: AYES Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy and Olson NOES: None . ABSENT: Commissioner Kalemkiarian Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission . City of Arcadia • APPROVED AS TO FORM: t Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney .- City of Arcadia . -6- 1674 ,EXHIBIT "A" Legal Description — 425 N. Santa Anita Ave., Arcadia, CA That portion of Lot 6 of Tract 948, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 17, Page 21 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder of said County, described as follows: S Beginning at the Southeast corner of said Lot 6, being the intersection of the Westerly line of Santa Anita Avenue, 100.00 feet wide as shown on the map of said Tract 948 with the Northeasterly line of Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway right- of-way, shown as Southern California right-of-way 50.00 feet wide on the map of said Tract No. 948; thence North 52° 38' 28" West along the Northeasterly line of said Railway right-of-way a distance of 495.34 feet to the Southerly line of Colorado Boulevard 80.00 feet wide, said Southerly line being parallel with and distant Southerly 40 feet wide, measured at right angles, from the Westerly prolongation of the centerline of Orange Avenue, as shown on map of Haven Tract, recorded in Book 13, Pages 22 and 23 of Maps, in the office of the County Recorder; thence North 88° 56' 42" East along said Southerly line a distance of 388.08 feet to the Westerly line of said Santa Anita Avenue; thence South 01° 03' 43" East along the Westerly line of said Santa Anita Avenue, also being the Easterly line of said Lot 6, a distance of 307.77 feet to the true point of beginning. • Except there from a 15-foot radius corner cutoff for street and sidewalk purposes at the southwest corner of the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. • Exhibit "A" Legal Description — 425 N. 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Wray, City Engineer SUBJECT: PROPOSED GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE MART, SANTA. ANITA AVENUE AND COLORADO BOULEVARD As a follow up to the memo from Ed Cline, City Traffic Engineer, regarding the proposed gas station and convenience mart identified above, more information is provided. The median opening on Santa Anita Avenue adjacent to the car wash was originally provided to allow left turn access into and out of the alley to the east and does not align with the car wash driveway. Left turns into the car wash are considered unlawful because of the partial wrong-way traverse to the offset driveway. The left turn movements into and out of the alley have since been restricted and signs to that effect have been posted. The median opening currently serves no lawful left-turn access. The traffic study for the project acknowledges that unlawful left turns are being made in several directions, most of all northbound left turns into the car wash. The developer proposes to align the car wash driveway with the median opening. Staff believes that this will encourage more drivers to make the northbound left turn into the car wash. The aligned driveway will also encourage drivers to make the left turn exiting the car wash. Staff recommends that the median opening on Santa Anita Avenue adjacent to the car wash site be closed for the following reasons: • Existing southbound left turns from Santa Anita Avenue into the alley on the east side of the median are prohibited • Existing westbound left turns from the alley onto Santa Anita Avenue are prohibited. Attachment No. 5 Jim Kasama Proposed Gas Station and Convenience Mart August 27, 2002 • Page Two • The current median opening does not allow for stacking of more than one vehicle. Two or more vehicles waiting to make the left turn will block the number- one through lane and the left turn lane approaching the Colorado Boulevard intersection. • The close proximity of the median opening to the intersection with Colorado Blvd. forces driver reaction time to be quicker when negotiating on-coming traffic from the various movements leaving the intersection. • The addition of the driveway on Santa Anita Avenue for the gas station will add a potential conflict to the left turn movements into the car wash with traffic exiting the gas station. • These same conflicts mentioned in the two previous points will occur for traffic attempting left turns out of the car wash driveway. • With the median closed, the displaced left turn traffic from the car wash can be easily accommodated at alternative locations. PW:pa cc: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director • lip' O.p •• /ARC9DIA - roApoaaTg9-�°°° MEMORANDUM Development Services Department DATE: July 8, 2002 TO: Jim Kasama, Associate Plann r - FROM: Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: PROPOSED GAS STATION AND CONVENIENCE MART, SANTA ANITA AVENUE AND COLORADO BOULEVARD As requested, the City Engineer and I have reviewed the Traffic Impact Report prepared for the subject project. The report indicates that the project consists of a 1,215 square foot convenience store and an eight-position gasoline station. The project would abut an existing car wash. The Traffic Impact Report analyzed potential traffic related impacts at three nearby intersections. They are: • Santa Anita Avenue and the Eastbound 210 Freeway Ramps • Santa Anita Avenue and Colorado Boulevard • Santa Anita Avenue and Santa Clara Avenue The report also evaluated site access and circulation as well as the operational features of the main project driveway on Santa Anita Avenue and the offset intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and St. Joseph/Front Streets. The traffic report forecasts that 1,302 additional vehicle trips per day will be generated by the proposed project. The report further estimates that 80 trips per hour will be generated during the morning commute period and 108 trips per hour will be added by the project during the afternoon peak period. The report distributes these trips over the existing street system in accordance with the historical travel patterns in the area. Jim Kasama Proposed Gas Station and Convenience Mart July 8, 2002 Page Two The report found that there were no significant traffic related impacts at any of the intersections evaluated. • With respect to site access and circulation, the traffic report examines two alternatives, "A" and "B". Alternative "A" assessed ingress and egress with the existing car wash driveway being relocated to align with the alley east of Santa Anita Avenue and a separate driveway on Santa Anita Avenue to serve the proposed gasoline station/convenience store. The traffic study concedes that the two proposed driveways are not ideally located, but there may be little choice for the driveways, considering the limited amount of curb along the gasoline station/convenience mart parcel. Alternative "B", as described in the report, involves a single driveway on Santa Anita Avenue serving both the existing car wash and the proposed gasoline station/convenience mart. The alternative negates the concerns expressed in the report regarding two driveways on Santa Anita Avenue. It increases the amount of northbound left turning traffic from Santa Anita Avenue into the car wash/gasoline station. The report recommends that the median on Santa Anita Avenue be modified to accommodate the increase in left turn traffic demand. The traffic report does not recommend a preference from the traffic engineering point-of-view. Alternative "B" would require a suitable two-way traffic connection between the existing car wash and the proposed project. Based on our review of the Traffic Impact Report, we recommend acceptance of . the study with respect to significant impacts at the key study intersections. Site access, however, remains an issue. The traffic study does not make a specific recommendation on this point. Based on a letter received from the applicant, it appears that Alternative "A" is preferred. The applicant expressed concern that on-site circulation between the car wash and proposed gasoline station could become difficult during peak times. The traffic report makes a similar point. Based on our review of the Traffic Report and our knowledge of the area, I recommend the following conditions of approval for the proposed gasoline station/convenience. mart: • r Jim Kasama Proposed Gas Station and Convenience Mart July 8, 2002 Page Three • • Accept Alternative "A" as described in the traffic report (separate driveways on Santa Anita Avenue) • Require suitable vehicle access between the existing car wash and the proposed gasoline station/convenience mart. • Require that the existing opening in the raised median on Santa Anita Avenue be closed to all cross traffic. • Require an additional three (3) foot dedication along the west side of • Santa Anita Avenue across the project frontage. The project should also be responsible for widening the adjacent sidewalk to eight (8') feet. The recommended closure of the median opening on Santa Anita Avenue is based on several facts. They are: • Existing southbound left turns from Santa Anita Avenue into the alley on the east side of the median opening are prohibited. • Existing westbound traffic from the alley on the east side of Santa Anita Avenue is prohibited from turning left through the median opening. • The existing northbound left turning traffic from Santa Anita Avenue into the car wash is technically unlawful (wrong-way). • • The traffic study shows very little potential use of the median opening for access to and from the project. • This displaced traffic from the median opening can be easily accommodated at alternative locations. EC:pa cc: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager/Development Services Director Philip A. Wray, City Engineer