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HomeMy WebLinkAboutNovember 1, 1994A G E N D A ~c�RAO86bp -,o Arcadia City Council Meeting November 1, 1994 Regular Meeting: 6:00 P.M. ACTION ROLL CALL Council Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett and Young WORKERS' COMPENSATION STUDY SESSION, INVOCATION: 7:00 P.M. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENTATIONS 1. Presentation to Margaret Guild, Arcadia Crossing Guard. 2. _ Presentation to the 1993 -94 Arcadia Tournament of Roses Court. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS QUESTIONS FROM CITY COUNCIL REGARDING CLARIFICATION OF AGENDA ITEMS MATTERS FROM STAFF Reports /Announcements /Statements MOTION: Read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive reading in full. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE CITY COUNCIL (NON- PUBLIC HEARING) - (FIVE MINUTE TIME LIMIT PER PERSON) -1- AGENDA 11101/94 i MATTERS FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS ACTION City Council Reports/ Announcements /Statements /Future Agenda Direction PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.• . Consideration_ of establishing procedures for a Building Code and Fire Code Appeals Board and designating the Community Development Director or designee as "Building Official ". 2. Consideration of an appeal for the Business License Permit and License Review Board's approval of an Entertainment Permit for Game and Amusement Machines at the Pacific Sports Card Company - 142 East Duarte Road (Alpha Beta Shopping Center). MEETING-OF THE ARCADIA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ROLL CALL: Agency Members Chang, Kuhn, Lojeski, Margett & Young 1. Approval of Minutes of the October 11, 1994 adjourned regular meeting and October 18, 1994 regular meeting. ADJOURN' to. November 15, 1994 @ 6:00 p.m. RECONVENE CITYZOUNCIL CONSENT ITEMS 1. MINUTES of the October 11, 1994 adjourned regular meeting and October 18, 1994 regular meeting. 2. Report and Recommendation to approve a Luncheon Meals Program at the Arcadia Community Center. & Report and Recommendation for the purchase of two vehicles for the Public Works Department. 4. ' Report and Recommendation for the purchase of two police vehicles for the Police Department. -2- AGENDA 11101/94 CONSENT, CONTINUED 5. Report and Recommendation for the resurfacing of various streets (1993 -94), and;construction of asphalt pavement at Baldwin Reservoir Facility - Job No. 543. 6. Report and.Recommendation for award of contract for the replacement of the Motor Control Center at the Londgen Plant,- Work Order No. 552. CITY:MANAGER 1. Report, and. Recommendation to approve Architectural Design Review (ADR-94 -012) for the expansion of the Methodist -Hospital of Southern California. 2. Report and Recommendation to allow "Sidewalk Dining", in the Public Right -of -Way in Commercial Zones. CITY ATTORNEY 1. 'ORDINANCE No. 2022,- ADOPTION - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, amending the Contract between the City Council of the City of Arcadia and the Board of Administration of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (2% of 55 for miscellaneous employees). 2. ORDINANCE No. 2024- ADOPTION - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City .of Arcadia, California, amending the Arcadia Municipal Code by adding a new Chapter 8 to, Article I, Part 2 relating to claims and actions by other public entities. 3. ORDINANCE No. 2025,- ADOPTION - An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia, California, adopting Amendment No. 3 to the Central Redevelopment' Plan to establish time limitations as required,by AB 1290. ADJOURN to November 15, 1994@ 6:00 p.m. -3- 1-7 271a tA�A Memorandum 3>' November 1, 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator SUBJECT: Continuation of the Public Hearing on the Establishment of a Building and Fire Code Appeals Board The Community Development Department is recommending that the public hearing on the Establishment of a Building and Fire Code Appeals Board be continued to the City Council's November 15 meeting. Additional time is necessary to review the proposed text language for consistency with the requirements set forth in the Uniform Building Code and Fire Code, The City Council should open the public hearing to allow interested persons the opportunity to address this item and then continue the public hearing to the November 15 meeting. Approved by: Dr�!�4A A�j William R. Kelly, City Manager /� ��' �� LASLER IMAGED Memorandum _y' ARCADIA 1" c�RP�R AT EO ,�a J November 1, 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator Prepared by: Becky Pike, Business License Officer t? - P SUBJECT: Consideration of an appeal of the Business Permit and License Review Board's approval of an Entertainment Permit for Game and Amusement Machines at the Pacific Sports Card Co. 142 East Duarte Road (Alpha Beta Shopping Center) SUMMARY The Business Permit and License Review Board ort September 29, 1994, approved an application filed by Mr. Adesorn I- Iemarata--aatorn, Looi Corporation for an Entertainment Permit for installation and operation of severe (7) game and amusement machines at Pacific Sports Card Company at 142 East Duarte Road (the Alpha Beta Shopping Center). On October 4, 1994, the Business Permit and License Review Board's approval was appealed by Council Member Bob Margett. The public hearing on this appeal is scheduled for tonight's meeting. DISCUSSION Mr. Adesorn Hemaratanatorn filed an application with the Business License Office for an Entertainment Permit for installation and operation of seven (7) game and amusement machines to be located in a retail store, Pacific Sports Card Company at 142 East Duarte Road. Currently, the Pacific Sports Card Company is located at 146 East Duarte Road and is proposing to move to 142 E. Duarte Road, which is currently being remodeled. The owner of the retail business (Pacific Sports Card Company) is Victor Lee. The application for the Entertainment Permit was submitted by the owner of the arcade game machines, Mr. Adesorn Hemaratanatorn, Looi Corporation, dba /Pak: Mann Amusement. Mr. Hemaratanatorn owns the Pac Mann Amusement Arcade at 1775 East Colorado Boulevard in Pasadena. The arcade has a business license and permit with the City (� Appeal- Game Machines November 1, 1994 I " Page 1 �6�' BASER t %,A��� -� �,o of Pasadena. Mr. Hemaratanatorn has not had any permits for game and amusement machines revoked. The public hearing before the Business Permit and License Review Board was originally scheduled for September 15, 1994. The notice of the public hearing was published on September 8, 1994. The Business Permit and License Review Board continued its consideration of this application to September 29, 1994 for further information from the Police Department. The proposed application was reviewed by the Fire Department, Police Department and Building Division. There were no negative responses from any of the above. There are three other businesses in this shopping center that have game machines: Lucky Donuts has three 3 game machines; Game Depot has seven (7) game machines and Action Arcade has twenty -one (21) game machines (C.U.P. 93 -002). With the seven machines requested by Mr. Hemaratanatorn, there would be a total of thirty eight (38) game machines in one shopping center. The Arcadia Municipal Code allows seven (7) or less game arcade machines in businesses with an approved Entertainment Permit, subject to approval by the Business Permit and License Review Board. The Code also sets forth specific regulations relating to the operation of game machines (attached). The Municipal Code does not limit the number of game machines within a shopping center. Based upon an investigation and information submitted by the Police Department and the Business License Officer the Business Permit and License Review Board approved the request for seven (7) game machines at 142 East Duarte Road subject to the following conditions: 1. Compliance with all game machine regulations in Arcadia Municipal Code Section 6411.5 et seq. 2. The retail business owner, Victor Lee shall be responsible for enforcement of all City regulations. 3. There shall be a three (3) month review of the Entertainment Permit by the Police Department. RECOMMENDATION Based upon the information submitted by the Police Department and Business License Office and the findings set forth in Section 6312.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code, the Community Development Department recommends approval of Adesorn Hemaratanatorn's Entertainment Permit application for seven (7) arcade game machines at 142 East Duarte Road subject to the conditions recommended by the Business Permit and License Review Board. Appeal- Game Machines November 1, 1994 Page 2 FINDINGS AND ACTION Section 6312.2 of the Business Permit and License Review Board regulations of the code state that the Council has the right to refuse any permit if it finds and determines that: "the granting of the permit will be injurious, detrimental or harmful to the public peace, health, safety, morals or welfare of the City or the inhabitants thereof, or if the application is found to contain false or misleading statements on behalf of or by the applicant. The Council may refuse to issue a permit if it is determined that the applicant or applicants' agents have in the conduct of the" same or any similar business been guilty of fraud, misrepresentation of conduct detrimental to the public welfare which includes operations of activities that do not comport with the peace, health, safety and convenience of the public such as (a) operation of a business prohibited by local or state law (b) allowance of activities that are or become a public nuisance which includes the disruptive conduct of business patrons whether on or immediately off the premises where such patrons disturb the peace, obstruct traffic, damage property, engage in criminal conduct, violate the law and otherwise impair the free enjoyment of life and property." Without evidence to support the above there is no basis for denial. However, if based on actual facts, problems arise after granting the permit, the permit can be suspended or revoked. The City Council should open the public hearing and receive all written and oral testimony. Based upon all information, the City Council may: 1. Uphold the decision of the Business Permit and License Review Board and approve the Entertainment Permit. 2. Approve the Entertainment Permit with additional conditions of approval. 3. Deny the Entertainment Permit subject to evidence presented to support the specific grounds set forth in the code to justify denial of the subject permit. Attachments: Application submitted by Mr. Hemaratanatorn Police Investigation Report Petition from Businesses within the Alpha Beta Shopping Center Game Machine Regulations Approved by: 9nk� William R. Kelly, City Manager Appeal- Game Machines November 1, 1994 Page 3 a i ►n CITY OF ARCADIA APPLICATION FOR GAME MACHINE PERMIT This application must be completed for requesting a permit to operate and install game and amusement machines in an existing business in the City of Arcadia. If you are applying for a permit to operate a game arcade a copy of the approved CUP issued by the Planning department must be attached. Business Information: (a) Please indicate the type of owership of your business. Sole owned: Partnership: Corporation: (b) If corporation please list officers with the following information: Name, Address, Phone, Title, Drivers License number. �n�s�:cv �yr�..� >��✓.►>�..� (r'�.�r,o.E -v'7J y, � . fi ;� d��c, �� 2- t���. Financial Information: (a) List the name and address of firms where you buy, or obtain your game machines. (b) List the name of barks or other organisations through which you have financed the purchase of your machines. js-� w • l.�ee �l,�A('E r3< G D , Sr�,�i4 �r��F, � . �/•� s� (c) List WV other Cities where you have a permit and business license for the operation and installation of game machines. Have you ever had a permit revoked? ^� c c. T Y o -i i . Location Information: (a) List all types of businesses or occupants of building within 500 feet of the proposed location. Zoning map may be attached. CITY OF ARCADIA APPLICATION FOR BUSINESS LICENSE PERMIT Date of application: I/We do hereby make application for a permit to conduct a business in the City of Arcadia pursuant to the provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code and submit herewith the following required information for the purpose of facilitating the required investigation and of assisting the Ucense Review Board in determining the propriety of issuing a permit therefore and the conditions upon which such a permit shall be issued. I . Name of applicant �" c ��.� �, D.� •�r / -�if�C ��J�4�✓JV 1u f ]2`nKone Address of applicant 2. Nature and complete description of business for which permit is requested i' "o—CE, D 3. Description of proposed location of business (a) Address /� 1 �= . �.t/�f �E �'o.4, , 'fib/0,' e'* . �jD ° -7 (b) Present type of business at this location 4. Description of nature and amount of equipment to be used in connection with proposed business S. Oates and hours proposed business is to be conducted* a. Personal description of applicant (a) Name Date /= r�w..4�70, �,.: Date of birth (b) Driver's Ucense Number -f, && PAZ � S'vS'y08i'1> (c) Address _3 ?__5"a .t< V14.1 .4 �fi�r�. rD .r-�;? , �, �o1�v.Q G:4 • ,' How long have you lived at the above address? If less than S years, previous address (d) Are you the owner of the above business operation? If no, give name and address of employeer declare under the penaltlas of penury that Ow foregoing statements are, to the best of my knowledge and belief, true and compleft. Data signature Date investigation fee. received... x_ Public Hearing date schued Requested Permit w approv denied. Upon the fo0owing terms and conditions: , f • by the Ucense Review Receipt on: 17 POL•23 9-17WIpp 6i89 "777TSEr 6/89 4 �W *890 the uncersigned are business owners at the Alpha Beta shopping center at the corner of Second and Duarte Rd. Ile oppose the approval of more video games in this center wjLfi-)ut a conditional use permit. Due to the fact that there arc, 32 existinq c,arres in this center, we oppose the cities approval of / more games at Pacific Sport Cards. Business 4- IEZ ADDM--1'SS DATE 10/12/94 M 6324.13. PAWN BROKER. 6324.14. PEDDLER. 6324.15. PUBLIC AUCTION EXCEPT AUCTION OF HORSES HELD IN CONNECTION WITH HORSE RACING LICENSED BY THE STATE. 6324.16. RIDING STABLE OR ACADEMY. M 6324.13 6324.26. EVERY BUSINESS, PRACTICE OR OCCUPATION FOR WHICH A LICENSE FEE IS SPECIFIED IN SECTION 6220.56 OR SECTION 6220.56.1. (Added by Ord. 1165 adopted 2- 20 -62) DIVISION S. MISCELLANEOUS PERMITS 6324.17. RUBBISH, REFUSE, 6325. PERMIT REQUIRED. GARBAGE AND DRY A separate permit shall be required for each GARBAGE COLLECTION, business, occupation, trade or concession men - HAULING OR REMOVAL. tioned in any of the following subsections of this (Amended by Ord. 1256 adopted 8- 27 -64) Division. 6324.18. SECOND HAND STORE OR DEALER. 6324.18.5. SIDEWALK SALES. (Added by Ord. 1521 adopted 10- 15 -74) 6324.19. SLAUGHTER HOUSE. 6324.20. SOLICITOR. 6324.21. TAXICAB OR TAXI. 6324.22. TRAILER PARK. 6324.23. USED MOTOR VEHICLE OR TRAILER BUSINESS. 6324.24. WEIGHT GUESSING MACHINE, SHOWING OR RENTING USE OF, OR ANY OTHER SIMILAR MACHINE, INSTRUMENT OR DEVICE NOT NAMED HEREIN. 6324.25. WELLS, WATER, OIL, ETC. 6325.1. STREET BANNERS. 6325.2. PARKWAY SIGNS. 6325.3. PATIO, GARAGE, AND /OR BACKYARD SALES. (Added by Ord. 1905 adopted 4 -4-89) CHAPTER 4. SPECIAL REGULATIONS PART 1. ENTERTAINMENT ENTERPRISES DIVISION 1. AMUSEMENT AND GAME MACHINES 6411. APPLICATION. Each application for a license under subsection 6220.5 shall describe the location where each ma- chine is to be operated. (Amended by Ord. 1764 adopted 2- 15 -83) 215 (Arcadia 3 -93) 6411.1 err+ 6411.1. DISPLAY OF LICENSEE'S NAME. Each machine shall also bear the name of the licensee in plain view in letters of not less than one -fourth inch in height. 6411.2. (Repealed by Ord. 1764 adopted 2- 15 -83) 6411.3. PENALTIES. Each and every machine described in subsec- tion 6220.5 and operated in the City and not li- censed or not complying with other regulations of this Article may be sealed against further opera- tion and held by the City, at the owner's risk, until all license fees, storage charges and other accumulated costs are paid. 6411.4. GAMBLING PROHIBITED. No person, either as principal, agent, employee or otherwise, shall operate, play or utilize, or permit any person or persons to operate, play or utilize any amusement machine, game or device described in subsection 6220.5 for the purpose of gambling, betting, wagering or pledging in any manner whatsoever any money, thing or consider- ation of value or the equivalent or memorandum thereof, upon the outcome, score or result of the playing or operation of said amusement machine, game or device. 6411.5. GAME MACHINE REGULATIONS. Each entertainment permit issued for a game machine shall be subject to the following condi- tions: 1. The location where each game machine is operated shall provide sufficient security mea- sures to effectively regulate interior and exterior loitering, parking congestion, disturbing noise and light, loud conversations and criminal activi- ties. (Arcadia 3.93) 216 M .2. Any 16�ations where a game machine is operated shall provide personnel over twenty -one (2 1) years of age to maintain supervision of each game machine and patrons thereof. 3. Any locations where any game machine is operated shall prohibit persons under the age of eighteen (18) years from using or playing any game machine between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday and after 10:00 P. M. daily, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The 8:00 A.M. through 3:00 P.M. restriction shall not apply during school holidays and school vacation periods recognized by schools within the City of Arcadia. 4. No game machine arcade or game machine shall be permitted in a building an entrance of which is within five hundred (500) feet walking distance of any real estate parcel boundary con- taining any elementary school, junior high school or senior high school, whether public or privately operated. This Subsection 6411.5.4 shall not apply to any building in which a game machine or machines were lawfully in operation on the effec- tive date of Ordinance No. 1764 provided no such building shall contain nor shall a permit be issued for more game machines than the number lawful- ly in operation on the effective date of Ordinance No. 1764 until such time such building complies with this subsection. 5. No game machine(s) shall be permitted in liquor stores. For the purpose of this Division "li- quor store" shall be defined as any establishment which has obtained an ABC license to sell alco- holic beverages in an unopened container for consumption off the premises. EXCEPTION: Supermarkets or convenience stores which have less than ten percent (10 %) o their floor area devoted to the sales of alcoholic beverages. (Added by Ord. 1764 adopted 2- 15 -83; amended by Ord. 1977 adopted 8- 4 -92). a r .- . . 0 , , , ... .„, .„,%, / _ ____ �T1IYO r0� 0 �;� !� Oi .s Memorandum RATEO a A" .� ARCADIA --,1 O \RPO November 1, 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council n FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator / 7? SUBJECT: Consideration of Architectural Design Review (ADR 94-012 for the expansion of the Methodist Hospital of Southern California SUMMARY The Methodist Hospital of Southern California has submitted plans for a proposed five story, 147,000 square foot patient tower at the Methodist Hospital for review and approval of the City Council. Architects for the proposed project are Ne tune Thomas Davis and IIKS Architects. The Community Development Department is recommending approval o the proposed plans. DISCUSSION The Methodist Hospital leases the subject property from the City of Arcadia. The hospital's lease provides that the "City shall have the right to approve or disapprove the general design, layout, plot plan and architectural features of all building and structures to be located upon the premises." The hospital is requesting the City Council's approval of the proposed addition and remodeling. Building Proposal The hospital is proposing to construct a five-story, 147,000± square foot patient tower including a basement and a mechanical penthouse along Huntington Drive east. The total square footage of the first through fifth floors is 112,765 sq. ft.; the basement will contain 25,044 sq. ft. and the penthouse will contain 9,359 sq. ft. In addition 7,900 square feet of existing hospital space will be remodeled. The patient tower will be 73'-0" in height from grade with a 25'±mechanical penthouse, for a total heiight of 98'-0". 1 Methodist H ■spital November 1, 1994 Page 1 LASER IMAGED The existing east and west wing patient towers, which contain approximately 91,000 square feet, will be demolished upon completion of the new tower and the relocation of services. This will result in a net increase of approximately 56,000 square feet. A portion of the existing hospital is being redesigned to accommodate a new main entrance facing Civic Center Drive. • The following departments will be relocated into the patient tower: Basement: New Central Plant serving the new patient tower only, Dining/Physician Dining and Conference Space (for future build out) First Floor: Admitting Pre-Admit Testing Gift Shop Unassigned shell space* Second Floor: 1 floor of 34 Bed Medical/Surgical Inpatient Care Unit (for future build out) Chapel Unassigned shell space* Third, Fourth and Fifth Floors: 3 floors of 36 bed medical/surgical inpatient care units *The unassigned shell space is for flexibility for the future. According to the hospital they are downsizing over the next few years from 350 beds to 250 beds. There will be a total of 108 beds in the new addition at project completion, with a maximum of 142 beds at future build out. Currently there are 185 medical/surgical beds in the existing east and west wing towers which will be eliminated when these services are relocated to the new patient tower. According to Kevin McQuaid architect with Neptune, Thomas Davis (attachments), it is the hospital's intent to demolish the existing east and west wing patient towers upon completion of the new tower and "successful moveover of services". According to the hospital, a majority of the services will move immediately to the new structure and the space left behind in the existing towers will be shut down and taken "off line". There will be no interim use of these buildings. The timing of demolition will be subject to the relocation of the remaining services to either the new tower or to within the existing hospital. Demolition of the wings could take up to two (2) years to complete while funds are being raised to commence the demolition work. Methodist Hospital November 1, 1994 Page 2 • Building Materials The buildings materials are similar to that of the existing buildings. The basic material is an textured exterior insulated finish system which looks like plster. (Material boards will be presented at the meeting). The windows will create an accent color, and aluminum fins and a structural "eyebrow" (the curved horizontal extension on the top of the building above the fifth floor window line) will provide additional visual relief. Site Changes The proposed patient tower will be set back a minimum of 60' from Huntington Drive east. The existing parking in this area will be removed and landscaping and a driveway to the outpatient drop off area will be located between the proposed patient tower and Huntington Drive east. The existing driveway entrance to the hospital off of Huntington Drive east will be closed and all traffic directed north to Civic Center Drive where a main approach to the new entrance will be accentuated. Signage will be provided directing pa 'ients and visitors to the new entrance. The existing bus turnout on Huntington Drive east will remain; the platform will be extended and curb cuts provided for handicap access to the hospital. Additional exterior lighting is proposed to provide illumination of the main entrance and to provide ample security lighting around the perimeter of the proposed facility. Parking There are 1,070 parking spaces at the hospital (including the doctors parking lotf Red Cross parking, etc.). Sixty (60) parking spaces will be eliminated as a result of the new construction. The parking area in front of the hospital along Huntington Drive east will be eliminated (43 spaces) and portions of the northerly parking lot and the emergency parking lot will be redesigned to provide more handicap parking eliminating approximately 17 spaces. The City's parking requirement for hospitals is 6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft. of gross floor area. In reviewing previous reports, it does not appear that the City has ever applied the 6 per 1,000 parking requirements to the hospital. HKS (one of the project architects) specializes in hospital design. They have indicated, as an example, that the County of Los Angeles requires two cars per patient bed and four cars per 1,000 sq. ft. of outpatient clinic. Based upon a more Methodist Hol pital November 1; 1994 Page 3 restrictive requirement of 2.5 spaces per patient bed and six cars per 1,000 sq. ft. of outpatient program, they have estimated that 875 parking spaces would be required. In addition, Mr. McQuaid did a random count of available parking spaces at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the afternoon when the day shift would be on duty. He surveyed those lots located on the north side of the hospital. There were 60 vacant on-grade parking spaces. In addition, there were 97 available parking spaces on the top level of the staff parking structure and the next half level was about three- fourths full. In addition there were vacancies in the emergency lot, the outpatient lot and the employee parking lot which were not included in his assessment. A separate parking lot is available for doctors south of the hospital. Based upon both the hospital's experience and staff's observation it is our opinion that there will be sufficient on-site parking to accommodate patients, visitors and employees after the new construction is completed. Miscellaneous Information The proposed plans have been reviewed by the Public Works Department and Fire Department. Review of the construction plans and building inspection will be the responsibility of the State. The Fire Department has reviewed the plans and has no comments at this time. The Public Works recommendations are attached. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends approval of Architectural Design Review 94-012 subject to the following: 1. The conditions set forth in the attached report from the Department of Public Works shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. 2. That fire safety shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Fire Department. FINDINGS AND ACTION The City Council may: 1. Approve the architectural design, layout and site plan subject to the conditions set forth above or with any conditions they deem appropriate for the development of the patient tower; or 2. Disapprove of the architectural design, layout or site plan and request that the architects make whatever revisions are necessary and resubmit the plans for Council approval. Methodist Hospital November 1, 1994 Page 4 Attachments: Public Works Report Information submitted by Neptune Thomas Davis, Architects f.r the Methodist Hospital Colored Rendering of the Patient Tower Proposed site plan and elevations and a plan showing the two buildings to be demolished Approved by: (914-\)4 William R. Kelly, City Manager Methodist Hospital November 1, 1994 Page 5 rrY-- --Q--p /---- --` ., , / --4, ( 1 -------------. \ Memorandum , A AD \MC. � i`o,% `.9„PORATEO-/ October 19 , 1994 TO: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Ad n" trator FROM: Joseph R. Lopez , Director of Public Works' SUBJECT: Proposed Methodist Hospital Expansion Pursuant to your October 11, 1994 request, Engineering Division staff has reviewed the preliminary development plan for the five- story expansion to the Methodist Hospital and forwards the following comments: 1 . The developer shall provide a sewer capacity analysis of the impact of the development on the existing sewer system. 2 . Off-site parkway and roadway improvements shall conform to City of Arcadia standards. Off-site improvement drawings, including Erosion Control Plan, shall be submitted to the City for approval. 3 . Developer shall comply with all regulations pertaining; to Clean Air and Clean Water Act. 4 . Developer shall comply with all ADA requirements including wheelchair ramps in roadways abutting hospital property. 5 . A permit shall be obtained for all work in the public right-of-way. 6 . The developer shall reimburse the City for all charges incurred in plan checking and inspection of off-site improvement work. If requested, comments from the Arcadia Water Division will be forwarded by separate memorandum. As always, if you have any questions, please contact me. (-) ---- i1<---- JRL:DAS:ds cc: Eldon G. Davidson, Assistant City Engineer/Water Manager(((/// 5 PROJECT OVERVIEW Construction of the Methodist Hospital of Southern California commenced in 1955 with the main hospital and the East Patient Tower. A number of subse uent additions and remodels followed including a West Patient Tower. The most r cent additions occurred in 1979 with the parking structure and Walter Hoefflin Wing and then in 1987 with the addition of the Surgical Wing. The decision was reached by the Hospital Administration to replace the outdated patient wings with the Replacement Patient Tower. A team of architects from HKS and Neptune-Thomas- Davis collaborated to satisfy the program requirements of the Hospital and provide a suitable design of the replacement facility that will enhance the existing facility. This Replacement Patient Tower is to take the place of the two existing four story patient wings on the south end of the main hospital building (East and West Wing) hick will be eventually demolished as the Replacement Patient Tower is compl ted. Currently those two towers occupy approximately 91,000 squaree feet. The Replacement Patient Tower will allow the Methodist Hospital the opportunity to continue to provide medical care for Arcadia as well as the surrourding communities. Building Program The project consists of 147,000 square feet of new construction and 7,900 square feet of remodeled space. With the demolition of the existing East and West Wings, the net increase to the site will be approximately 56,000 square feet. The new construction will be in the form of a five story patient tower with a basement arid a mechanical equipment penthouse. The following departments will be part of this replacement facility: Basement: New Central Plant Serving this Project Only, Dining/Physician Dining and Conference Space (For Future Buildout) First Floor: Admitting Pre-Admit Testing Gift Shop Unassigned Shell Space Second Floor: 1 Floor of 34 Bed Medical/Surgical Inpatient Care Unit (For Future Buildout) Chapel Unassigned Shell Space Third, Fourth and Fifth Floors: 3 Floors of 36 Bed Medical/Surgical Inpatient Care Units' The Unassigned Shell Space is for flexibility for the future. r The total bed count for this project is as follows: Level 1 - 0 Level 2 - 34 (Shelled) including 4 accessible rooms and 4 isolation rooms Level 3 - 36 including 4 accessible rooms and 4 isolation rooms Level 4 - 36 including 4 accessible rooms and 4 isolation rooms Level 5 - 36 including 4 accessible rooms and 4 isolation rooms Total 108 at project completion 142 at future buildout Currently their are 185 Medical/Surgical beds in the existing facility which could be eliminated when the existing patient wings are demolished. Exterior Materials The materials selected for this project are in keeping with the materials of the adjacent buildings. The basic material is an exterior insulated finish system (EIFS) which looks like plaster but is much more elastic and thus more responsive to movement without cracking. This material will be in two complimentary colors and lightly textured. The window color will act as an accent color and aluminum fins and 'eyebrow' on the exterior will be finished as a smooth textural accent. (See material samples and colored rendering.) Site Considerations The existing entrance to the hospital site off of Huntington Drive East will be closed. All traffic will be directed north to Civic Center Drive where a main approach to the hospital will be accentuated. Signage will be part of a way finding program which will direct patients and visitors to the new single main entrance for immediate information and direction to services within the hospital. The location of the Replacement Patient Tower on the site and subsequent reworking of some of the current parking lots makes it necessary to eliminate approximately 60 parking spaces. The set back is 92'-0" from the centerline of Huntington Drive East. The height of the tower is 73'-0"from grade to the main roof with a mechanical penthouse at the roof level set back from the face of the building of 21'-0" additional height. Landscaping will be provided between the Replacement Patient Tower and Huntington Drive East. Additional exterior lighting will be part of this project to provide illumination of the main entrance and to provide ample security lighting around the perimeter of the proposed facility. . r 04, METHODIST HOSPITAL 100 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE, P.O. BOX 418 ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91066-0418 (818) 445-4441 DENNIS M. LEE PRESIDENT October 24, 1994 City Council Members City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91066 SUBJECT: Patient Tower Replacement Methodist Hospital 300 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA Dear Councilmembers: On behalf of Methodist Hospital, I submit the Patient Tower Replacement Project as per the lease agreement with the City. The hospital respectfully requests Council review and approv of this important project. We anticipate after move-in to change our licensed bed capacity downward from 347 beds to 250 beds. Sincerely, /1") Dennis M. Lee President DML:bjp 5°`3--v a©ci d„„n5 _ � Memorandum 7 1\\\ J. FAARRCADIA ' .ti jay cORP a �ORAT si November 1, 1994 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator // ,./},Q SUBJECT: Consideration of Allowing Sidewalk Dining in the Public Right-of- Way in Commercial Zones SUMMARY In response to citizens' request, the City Council recently requested staff to review the possibility of allowing sidewalk dining in the public right-of-way. Staff contacted four cities regarding their sidewalk dining regulations and met with the City departments which would be most involved with sidewalk dining. Based upon staff's findings, the Community Development Department is recommending that the City proceed with the appropriate text changes to allow sidewalk dining for restaurants and eating establishments. DISCUSSION The primary purpose of public sidewalks is to provide free and unobstructed right of travel. However, the use of sidewalks for limited sidewalk dining areas can improve and enhance the business environment as long as such uses do not impede travel and do not interfere with the adjoining property owners. Sidewalk dining, if properly designed, and located can add to the visual interest, pedestrian quality and economic activity of the City's commercial districts. Other Jurisdictions' Regulations Staff contacted the cities of La Verne, Claremont, South Pasadena and Pasadena requesting information regarding their regulations on sidewalk dining. Regulations ranged from being very complex (Pasadena) to very simple (La Verne and South Pasadena). A summary of each cities regulations is attached. All cities require an encroachment permit issued by the Public Works Departments. In addition to an encroachment permit, Claremont and Pasadena have a special permit process and '\ Sidewalk Dining November 1 1994 LASER 1MAG e1 Y Y both South Pasadena and Pasadena have a monthly rental fee which is paid to the City. RECOMMENDATION Staff from Planning, Building, Economic Development, Business License, Fire, Police and Public Works met to review the concept of sidewalk dining. All agreed that sidewalk dining would have a positive influence on the City's commercial areas. The following is a summary of staff's opinions and recommendations: 1. Sidewalk dining should be permitted without a conditional use permit. However, a specific application for an encroachment permit should be created and a minimum fee charged to cover the cost of processing the request and related inspections. The permit should be renewed each year and the appropriate inspections made as part of the renewal process. 2. Liability insurance should be required in an amount approved by the City Attorney. 3. I the City Council desires to allow alcoholic beverages to be served outdoors, it should be permitted only with an approved conditional use permit.. 4. No additional parking should be required for sidewalk dining. 5. Only a single row of tables should be permitted parallel and adjacent to the building. (If tables are allowed both adjacent to the building and the sidewalk, it could result in a conflict between servers and pedestrians.) 6. There should be a minimum sidewalk clearance of 4 1/2' and no tables allowed adjacent to the curb. In addition there should be a minimum vertical clearance of 8'-0". 7. Free-standing outdoor lights and heat lamps should be prohibited. 8. Canopies and/or umbrellas must be fire treated and no .product advertising should be permitted on the umbrellas. 9. Semi-permanent marking on the sidewalk delineating the dining area should be required, subject to Public Works Department approval. Tables should be separated from the pedestrian area by a barrier, i.e., planters, plastic poles and white chain or related subject to Community Development Department approval. 10. Seating shall not extend beyond the side property lines or building leasehold. Sidewalk Dining November 1, 1994 Page 2 w • - 11. Continuous maintenance will be required. The dining area must be cleared of all tables, chairs and other obstacles at the end of each business day. 12. The dining area must comply with ADA and Title 24 handicap accessibility requirements.. SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION • Many cities allow sidewalk dining in the public right-of-way with special permits. Cities are recognizing that certain outdoor activities in commercial areas, such as sidewalk dining, adds vitality to business districts. • As long as sidewalk dining complies with City regulations, it can have a positive impact on the restaurant as well as the retail district. • Procedures will be established to allow for revocation of permits if there are problems. • Because of the high visibility of sidewalkk dining, staff believesit can be easily monitored and problems can be prevented. RECOMMENDATION The Community Development Department recommends that the City Council direct staff to proceed with the concept of sidewalk dining, and prepare the appropriate text change. Attachments: Summary of Sidewalk Dining Regulations from other cities Approved by: William R. Kelly, City Manager Sidewalk Dining November 1, 1994 Page 3 Sidewalk Dining La Verne Permit Required: Public Works Encroachment Permit • Seating: No more than 10 unless on-site parking and other parking improvements are provided per City standards. No more than can comfortably fit in front of establishment. Parking: No special or additional requirements unless a business wants more than 10 seats, then must meet Code standards. Accessories: Minor accessories (planters, umbrellas) are encouraged. No advertising on umbrellas and must be approved by P.W. Director. Pedestrian Adequate clearance required, but not less than 4'-0". Clearance: Seating shall not extend beyond side property lines or building leasehold. Insurance: Hold harmless agreement required as well as liability insurance in amount approved by PW Director. Add'l Fees: None Maintenance: Continuous maintenance required. Permit revocable at any time if sidewalk is not adequately maintained, subject to procedures set forth in Municipal Code for public works permits. Alcoholic Not allowed unless previously authorized by CUP and ABC Beverages: Other Nothing in ordinance allows outdoor sales of merchandise Information: Claremont Permit Required: Engineering Encroachment Permit as well as a Special Outdoor Use Permit or Conditional Use Permit. Seating: A single row of tables parallel to the building frontage for no more than 12 persons. City may conduct a parking review for seating for more than six persons. -1- . Seating may not be separated from the public right of way or pedestrian walkway by a fence, wall or other structure. With a CUP a business may have more than a single row of tables. All tables and chairs shall be of sturdy construction and good quality materials. Parking: No additional parking spaces required, unless in excess of 12 seats. Accessories: Minor accessories (planters, umbrellas) are encouraged. No advertising on umbrellas and must be approved by P.W. Director. Pedestrian A minimum 2'-0" clear space shall be maintained from the Clearance: street curb. A minimum 5'-0" wide continuous path, not including the required 2'-0". Minimum vertical clearance of 8'- 0". Seating shall not extend beyond the boundaries of the business's street frontage. Insurance: Certificate of Insurance of General Commercial Liability in an amount as required by the Director. Add'l Fees: None Maintenance: Continuous maintenance required. Alcoholic Permitted only with an approved CUP and ABC Beverages Other Nothing in ordinance allows outdoor sales of merchandise Information: South Pasadena Permit Required: Public Works Sidewalk Dining Permit Seating: Four (4) persons per 1.0 feet of store frontage in either bench or chair. Shall not exceed 50% of the sidewalk area between the property line and curb line. Parking: No special or additional requirements. Accessories: Umbrellas permitted but may not display signs or advertisements and may not obstruct the view of pedestrians or -2- motoring public. Heavy planters must be clear of any access to basements and utility boxes or vaults. Pedestrian A 5'-0" wide continuous walkway is required, generally parallel Clearance: and adjacent to the curb line. Insurance: $1,000,000 liability insurance Add'l Fees: Permit and Inspection Fee - $55.00 Monthly Rental Fee - paid in full for full term of permit ($0.25 per square foot of dining area per month). Maintenance: Continuous maintenance required. The dining area must be deared of all tables, chairs and other obstacles at the end of each business day. Alcoholic Not permitted Beverages: Other Heat lamps not permitted within sidewalk area. Information: All provisions of the American Disabilities Act and Title 24 to be complied with. Pasadena Permit Required: Public Walkways Occupancy Permit for Outdoor Dining - Public Hearing required Seating: Placing of tables and chairs will be limited to a single row of tables for four or a double row of tables for two abutting the building front. Maximum table size for two is 30"x30"; for four is 30" x 48" Parking: No special or additional requirements. Accessories: Pedestrian A 5'-0" wide continuous walkway is required, generally parallel Clearance: and adjacent to the curb line to allow unobstructed passage of wheelchairs. Insurance: $1,000,000 liability insurance Add'l Fees: There is an annual permit fee which is established by resolution; the fee is based on location, i.e., along Colorado $7.20 per square -3- r . ..ti foot per year; Fair Oaks Avenue $6.50 per square foot per year, etc. Maintenance: Continuous maintenance required. At the end of each day, the establishments are required to clean the area in and around the sidewalk dining area. Alcoholic No alcohol may be served without expanded license Beverages: Other Permittee must submit an annual report declaring compliance Information: with the provisions of the code. The Dining area must be accessible to the physically disabled. There are numerous provisions relating to lighting, planters, clearances, etc. -4-