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Home My WebLink AboutItem 1a - Resolution No. 6994 approving construction of Museum Education CenterGgLI F O 3 of STAFF REPORT �o Development Services Department DATE: September 17, 2013 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 6994 APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 13 -10 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,650 SQUARE FOOT MUSEUM EDUCATION CENTER ADJACENT TO THE GILB MUSEUM OF ARCADIA HERITAGE AT 380 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND FINDING THAT THIS PROJECT QUALIFIES AS A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) Recommendation: Adopt SUMMARY On June 4, 2013, the City Council approved a contract with TKE Construction, Inc. (TKE) for design /build services for the construction of a proposed Museum Education Center. Part of the scope of services was to present the project in a public hearing with the City Council prior to submitting plans for plan check. TKE has completed conceptual design and has submitted the project for review as a Conditional Use Permit. Based on the site plan, elevations, floor plan, and associated documents submitted by TKE, it is recommended that that City Council approve Conditional Use Permit No. 13 -10 and the associated Architectural Design Review. BACKGROUND The City Council approved, in concept, the design and construction of a proposed Museum Education Center of approximately 2,600 square feet at the January 20, 2009, City Council Meeting. A fundraising effort has been actively pursued over the past several years by the Arcadia Museum Foundation, resulting in $500,000 raised toward the construction of the building. The plans originally developed for the Museum Education Center were conceptual, and did not provide the level of detail necessary to pursue a typical plan -based bidding process. Therefore, at the November 6, 2012, meeting, the City Council authorized the use of the Design /Build process to proceed with moving toward the construction phase Resolution No. 6994 - Museum Education Center September 17, 2013 Page 2 of 5 for this project. On March 5, 2013, the City Council authorized the release of the RFP to interested Design /Build contractors. Following the release of the RFP, and the subsequent interview process, staff and representatives of the Arcadia Museum Foundation selected TKE as the Design /Build contractor. On June 4, 2013, the City Council approved a contract with TKE. DISCUSSION The Center will be located between the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage and the Arcadia Community Center. The building will provide a visual and physical link between these two buildings, creating a "campus" feel in this area. The area where the new building is located is currently occupied by underutilized shuffleboard courts, arbors, and associated landscape and hardscape. The RFP contained technical specifications that outlined the key building components desired for the project, the minimum level of construction quality necessary for the building, and the finishes, materials, and furnishings required to make this a building the community will be proud of. The building is envisioned to be used for educational programs, youth and senior classes, lectures, meetings, exhibits, reception and dinner functions, and many other uses. TKE's Conditional Use Permit submittal includes all of the components discussed in the RFP, and the design /build team has done an excellent job in interpreting the original drawings and concept for the building. The new Museum Education Center is proposed to be 2,650 square feet in size, and will include a large porch, or "hospitality terrace ", at the front elevation. The building will have a plaster finish, highlighted by brick veneer columns and supports to match the Community Center. The porch area will include skylights and a substantial open area to host events. The building is proposed to have concrete shingle roofing to match the style of the Community Center and aluminum storefront double doors to create an open and inviting feel. From an Architectural Design Review perspective, the building meets the City's requirements and, just as importantly, the goals of the Arcadia Museum Foundation. Internally, the building is proposed to have a classroom area that is divisible into two distinct halves depending on programming. The building will also include ample storage area, a work station, a hall or "gallery" area at the entry point, as well as restrooms and utility rooms. A kitchenette area is included in the design to be used for classes and demonstrations, as well as for simple catering of events at the Center. The classroom area will have an engineered wood flooring system to allow for versatility of use. The gallery area and porch area will have colored concrete flooring and the restrooms will be tiled. Countertops and cabinetry will be included in the classroom area to provide options for storage, programming, and use. Resolution No. 6994 - Museum Education Center September 17, 2013 Page 3 of 5 Minimal landscaping and hardscape will be added to the front of the building, and the paved walkways will be designed to connect the three buildings together. In addition, as the site has been studied and building placement considered, it has become clear that the existing, mature Camphor tree located in the space near the statue will need to be removed. TKE has explored options to preserve this tree, but the building cannot be situated in a way that will prevent extensive modification and risk to the tree's health. The project site is Zoned S -2, Public and Semi - Public, which requires a Conditional Use Permit for most buildings. All civic and /or educational buildings are permitted in this Zone following approval of a CUP. The project meets all development standards for the Zone and no additional entitlements or jurisdictional approvals are necessary. Parking for the Center will be shared amongst the Museum and the Community Center. As mentioned previously, the Center will act to unify these two buildings into a "campus" and the 198 parking spaces available are adequate for the shared use of all three buildings. Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use Permit to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions can be satisfied: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. Facts to Support the Finding: The project will not be detrimental in any way to the public health or the surrounding area. In fact, the project will benefit the public in many ways by providing additional educational options and opportunities for Arcadia residents. The construction of the building will also enhance the surrounding area and improve the connectivity between the two existing public buildings on the site. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. Facts to Support the Finding: An educational building is exactly the type of use contemplated by the Public /Semi - Public Zone. The City has made a commitment to going through its own CUP process in this Zone to allow an opportunity for the public to be involved in all decisions for this project. 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. Resolution No. 6994 - Museum Education Center September 17, 2013 Page 4 of 5 Facts to Support the Finding: The Public /Semi Public Zone is very flexible with regard to development standards. The Museum Education Center will be sited in such a way as to properly fit into a fairly small space between the existing Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage and the Arcadia Community Center while still meeting all code requirements for building separation. The building will be positioned to take advantage of a walkway system that will connect it with the other two buildings on site, and it is of a proposed height that is complimentary to, but lower than, these adjacent buildings. The landscaping in front of the new building will also be refreshed and this will help tie the buildings together. As a result, the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the building and all associated landscaping and hardscape. 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. Facts to Support the Finding: The site is located along Huntington Drive and also would have access to associated parking from Campus Drive. These streets are adequate to serve the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. Facts to Support the Finding: The General Plan has set aside a specific designation for public and semi - public uses in specific areas throughout the City. These locations currently house City Hall, the Police and Fire Department locations, and the Community Center and Museum. The siting of this use carries out the intent of the General Plan. The Conditional Use Permit materials have been distributed for review amongst all relevant City Departments and have been provided to the Museum Foundation. The project as submitted meets the City's goals as well as the goals of the Museum Foundation. If approved, the project will be submitted for plan check shortly and TKE plans on beginning construction in October. ENVIRONMENTAL ANLYSIS Per the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project qualifies for a Categorical Exemption per Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures. In urbanized areas, this exemption (Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines) applies to up to four commercial buildings not exceeding 10,000 square feet in floor area on sites zoned for such use. This project clearly fits within this exemption. Resolution No. 6994 - Museum Education Center September 17, 2013 Page 5 of 5 FISCAL IMPACT The contract approved by City Council was for $797,581 plus a 10% contingency. The Museum Foundation is contributing $500,000 toward the construction of this building with the remaining contract amount to be covered by City Park and Recreation Impact Fees. The cost of the CUP process was part of the bid by TKE Construction, Inc. and is covered in the budgeted amount. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6994 approving Conditional Use Permit 13 -10 and Architectural Design Review for the construction of a 2,650 square foot Museum Education Center adjacent to the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage at 380 West Huntington Drive and finding that this project qualifies as a categorical exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Appro --:t: Dominic Lazza d City Manager Attachments: Resolution No. 6994 CUP application package: Cover Sheet Photo Orientation Map On -Site Land Use Photos Off -Site Land Use Photos Site Plan Floor Plan Exterior Elevations Renderings RESOLUTION NO. 6994 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 13- 10 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 2,650 SQUARE FOOT MUSEUM EDUCATION CENTER ADJACENT TO THE GILB MUSEUM OF ARCADIA HERITAGE AT 380 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE AND FINDING THAT THIS PROJECT QUALIFIES AS A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) WHEREAS, on August 26, 2013, applications were filed by TKE Construction, Inc. on behalf of the City Arcadia for the construction of a 2,650 square foot Museum Education Center adjacent to the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage at 380 West Huntington Drive, Development Services Department Case Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 13 -10 and Architectural Design Review; and WHEREAS, on September 17, 2013, a public hearing was held before the City Council on said application, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA DOES FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the staff report dated September 17, 2013, are true and correct. SECTION 2. That this City Council finds: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. The project will not be detrimental in any way to the public health or the surrounding area. In fact, the project will benefit the public in many ways by providing additional educational options and opportunities for Arcadia residents. The construction 1 of the building will also enhance the surrounding area and improve the connectivity between the three public buildings in this area. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. An educational building is exactly the type of use contemplated by the Public /Semi- Public zone. The City has made a commitment to going through its own CUP process in this zone to allow an opportunity for the public to be involved in all decisions should they choose to be. 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. The Public /Semi Public zone is very flexible with regard to development standards. The Museum Education Center will be sited in such a way as to property fit into a fairly small space between the existing Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage and the Arcadia Community Center. The site is clearly adequate in size and shape to accommodate the building and all associated landscaping and hardscape. 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. The site is located along Huntington Drive and also would have access to associated parking from Campus Drive. Clearly, these streets are adequate to serve the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. The General Plan has set aside a specific designation for public and semi - public uses in specific areas throughout the City. These locations -2- currently house City Hall, the Police and Fire Department locations, and the Community Center and Museum. The siting of this use carries out the intent of the General Plan. 6. That as new construction of a small structure, this project qualifies as a Class 3 Categorical Exemption per the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons, this City Council approves Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13 -10 and Architectural Design Review for the construction of a 2,650 square foot Museum Education Center adjacent to the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage at 380 West Huntington Drive. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this day of ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney -3- , 2013. Mayor of City of Arcadia PROJECT LOCATION MAP DRAWING KEY PROJECT CONTACTS Olin or Armdla. Pm;ea T1. Gas O 1-1 A- Rolan L m 1626;2b6G (818) Ot 261 r62615]1-]D35 E Planning DNlslon os Chicego Ave. Attanl Lee RNenitle, Ca825U6 (6261 256 -6 58 0 rdil @et LA A Al nlau �a a IA Ro cal. ldl Co. (961)88ULdd0 I626;R5 ]A493 city orAroadia Fee 10—ha11 aN or Aaadia Rweo Mack Kirkoden (626 411U6 -554 CITY OF ARCADIA PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT MUSEUM EDUCATION CENTER CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CITY COUNCIL MICKEY SEGAL, MAYOR JOHN WUO, MAYOR PRO TEM GARY KOVACIC ROBERT HARBICHT PETERAMUNDSON CITY MANAGER DOMINIC LAZZARETTO PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DIRECTOR TOM TAIT DEPUTY DEVELOPMENT SERVICE DIRECTOR/ CITY ENGINEER PHILIP WRAY DRAWING INDEX T -1.0 TITLE SHEET A -1.0 SITE PLAN A -2.0 FLOOR PLAN A -3.0 EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS A-4.0 3D RENDERINGS PH -1 PHOTO ORIENTATION MAP PH -2 ON -SITE LAND USE PHOTOS PH -3 OFF -SITE LAND USE PHOTOS s� y�kp CI YI( f �I�A s L��„i1 .fa l:�o�°"• F NOI N F F R I NC, PIA ViM1'G i 6' -, ,� t " ° eons ry m�E orvym ar exm ar mawavEO m�E. o= r. ar CITY OF ARCADIA PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT MESEUM EDUCATION CENTER DESIGN /BUILD PROJECT TITLE SHEET ' °E' .: _� °'"'"rya "° .O hn.E -NE "P 1 n� E� 6 °„,E SANTA ANITA PARK METHODIST HOSPITAL METHODIST HOSPITAL 1 WOMENS CLINI ARCADIA CHAMBER O . + S COMMERCE' f - _k , 1 ;TEIU G EXISTING ¢ { COMMUNITY g, 1 CENTER g - �_ 4 �•' _ `� _ .i "'-- EDUCATION BUILDING SITE EXISTIN SANTA ANITA Y # ; RECREATION GOLF COURSE - ADMINISTRATIVE COUNTRY BUILDING VILLA F HEALT # ,I CENTE HOLY ANGELS g CATHOLIC CHURCH ir 4:: 0 y� _ ARCHDIOCESE OF LA _: -- ARCHDIOCESE I, f OF LA.,�'} 6 a = RESIDENCE 0 law 9k RESIDENCE L:�j T T.NGINEEREN .:r 3 CITY OF ARCADIA A9USEUNI EDUCATION CENTER DESIGN /BUILD PROJECT ® �- , A "rFUu "' °.` -7 PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT PHOTO ORIENTATION MAP PH -1 i PLV1G 50% PROGRESS SET °s 4. LOOKING WEST AT PARKING 3. LOOKING EAST AT PARKING 2. LOOKING SOUTHEAST AT MUSEUM BUILDING 1. LOOKING SOUTH AT NEW SITE LOCATION ENCINEram . . CITY OF ARCADIA MUSEUM EDUCATION CENTER DESIGN /BUILD PROJECT PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT ON SITE LAND USES 1 1_n n L PL VA �IVG LpELU. KENO ,m FVfwFFp p.F c^•E 50% PROGRESS SET 21. RESIDENCE 20. RESIDENCE 19. ARCHDIOCESE OF LA EDUCATION / WELFARE 18. ARCHDIOCESE OF LA EDUCATION / WELFARE I WIN 17. HOLY ANGELS CATHOLIC CHURCH 16. COUNTRY VILLA HEATH CARE CENTER 15. SANTA ANITA RACETRACK 14. ARCADIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE rN i T 13. METHODIST HOSPITAL WOMENS CLINIC 12. METHODIST HOSPITAL WOMENS CLINIC 11. METHODIST HOSPITAL 10. SANTA ANITA GOLF COURSE FNC;i NFFR I NV " ° s CITY OF ARCADIA MUSEUM EDUCATION CENTER DESIGN /BUILD PROJECT [ e ° "" PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT SURROUNDING LAND USES 50 % PROGRESS SET SITE ANALYSIS SITE ADDRESS: 386 w H ARGA D LA U, NTINGT0N DR. CA 910L] AIN NUMBER' 577-24-91] PONE: (C-2) PUBLIC PURPOSE TOTAL SITE AREA: 174,246 S.F. (4 ACRES) BUILDING COVERAGE: 2U 75U S.F. (12%) EXISTING LANDSCAPE AREA: 41,890 S.F. NEW LANDSCAPE AREA' 5,0M S.F. TOTAL LANDSCAPE AREA: 46,966 S.F. (27%) EXISTING PARKING: STANDARD: 180S PACES COMPACT HANDICAPPED: 118 PACES B'SPACES HANDICAPPED VAN 1 SPICE TOTAL PARKING: 198SPACES BUILDING ANALYSIS OEMAN.—VIUM-CE-ER: 16,800 S.F. AS OCCUPANCY TYPE VB (SPRINKLERED) BUILDING HEIGHT 25-7 OEXISTING RECREATION IMNICTRATIlE BUILDING 3,300 S.F. , OCCUPANCY TYPE VB (SPRINKLERED) BUILDING HEIGHT 18' -8" OE.-TING.U-EU.- 4,000 S.F. Aa I B OCCUPANCY TYPE VB (SPRINKLERED) BUILDING HEIGHT 16' -8" NEW MUSEW EDUCATION CENTER: 2,658 S.F. 13 0CCUPANcl TYPE VB (SPRINKLERED) BUILDING HEIGHT 18-7- CAMPUS DR 0 SwI,: I - 3U'-F" ENO[' ,LLRING I TI: T .veer zrLs CITY OF ARCADIA 11LISE1,11 EDUCATION CENTER DESIGN /BUILD PROJECT PUBLIC WORKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT IPI IR..RE.,IET Architectural Site Plan A1.0 14Wa01C��7.� 1. ALUM IN UM STOREFRONT DOORS AND S I DELIGHTS WITH LOW E GLAZING AND ANODIZED DARK BRONZE FRAME. 2. SMALL 30 "r60 WORK STATION TO MATCH CABINETRY. 3. GRANITE KITCHEN COUNTER TOP WI PAINT GRADE BASE CABINETS. 4. PAINTGRADE UPPER CABINETS. 5. SOLID CORE WOOD DOORS. PAINT GRADE. 6. FOLDING PARTITICN. MODERN FOLD 933E WITH STC OF 52. FABRIC FINISH 1. RANGE TOP WITH OVEN. 8. REFERIGERATCRIFREEZER. 9. LEGACV DOOR WITH SIDE LITE IN TIMELY FRAME WITH CLEAR lA" GLASS. 10. SO LID PLASTIC TOILET PARTITIONS. BOBRICK SIERRA SERIES 11. SO LID PLASTIC URINAL SCREEN. BOBRICK SIERRA SERIES 12. AIC CONDENSING UNIT. 6 TON CARRIER. 13. JANITOR SINK WITH FAUCET AND MOP RACK. 14. HOLLOW METAL DOOR AND FRAME WI LEVER HARDWARE EXTERIOR AND PANIC HARDWARE INTERIOR 15. LEGACYSOLID CORE WOOD DOOR WI TIMELY FRAME AND LEVER HARDWARE. 1ti GRANITE COUNTER TOP WITH LAY -IN PCCELAIN SINKS AND SLOAN SENSOR FAUCET 1]. LOWS FLOW TOILET, AMERICAN STANDARD, WITH AUTOMATED SLOAN FLUSH VALVE 18. WATERLESS URINAL AMERICAN STANDARD 19 112" FIRE RETARDENT PLYWOOD TO WALLS OF DATA ROOM 20. STAINED AND POLISHED CONCRETE FLOOR FINISH 21. CERAMIC TILE FLOOR FINISH 22. V FLOOR FINISH 23. ENGINEERED WOOD FLOORING (OPTION: VOL FLOORING) 24. SEALED CONCRETE FLOOR 25. STAINLESS STEEL UTILITY SINK 26. ADA LOW FLOW TOILET, AMERICAN STAND A RD.. WITH AUTOMATED S LOA N VALVE. 27 . ELECTRICAL SUB PANEL 28. PLASTIC LALIINATE WORK SURFACE 29. 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