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STAFF REPORT
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Development Services Department
DATE: October 21, 2014
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 2319 APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE
SEABISCUIT PACIFICA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 13 -02) TO MODIFY
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TWO NEW HOTELS AND A HOTEL
CONDOMINIUM AT 130 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
Recommendation: Introduce
SUMMARY
At the October 7, 2014, meeting, the City Council heard a request from Mr. Andy Chang
of Seabiscuit Pacifica LLC to amend the recently approved Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific
Plan. The request would eliminate a condition of approval that required a portion of the
existing Santa Anita Inn to be demolished within three years of the issuance of a
Certificate of Occupancy for Phase 1 of the project. During the discussion, the City
Attorney raised concerns relative to the enforceability of the original condition of
approval in question. As a result, the City Council voted to table the issue, and
continued the item to the October 21, 2014, City Council Meeting.
BACKGROUND
The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, approved by the City Council on March 18, 2014,
includes the development of two hotels (Marriott Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn &
Suites) that total 142,320 square feet of hotel space in two connected buildings, with a
total of 210 rooms, and a hotel condominium tower with 50 units. These project
components are to be developed in phases, with Phase 1 consisting of the two Marriott
hotels and a remnant of the existing Santa Anita Inn (60 rooms plus a new lobby)
remaining on site. Phase 2 is to be the demolition of the remnant of the Santa Anita Inn
and the development of the hotel- condominium tower.
The March 18 approval included a Specific Plan, a General Plan Amendment (GPA 14-
01), and a Zoning Change and Zoning Map Amendment (ZC 14 -01). The proposed
amendment to the project simply requests the elimination of a condition of approval,
modification of a second condition of approval, and addition of one new condition of
approval for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. The modifications are intended to
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allow the applicant more flexibility in developing Phase 2 of the project. No other
portions of the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, or Zone Change are impacted
by this proposal. The conditions of approval requested to be changed are shown below;
text to be removed is shown in strokethro ^h new proposed text is shown underlined
and italicized.
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1. The remodeling of the remaining portion of the Santa Anita Inn shall start
prior to f^4ewir^ ^ ^rte +r. ^ +;r,r, the construction of Phase 1 and shall include,
without limitation, a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes
or alteration to the building shall be subject to review and approval by the
Development Services Director or designee, and additional design
enhancements to the building, lobby, or parking area may be required. The
commencement of Phase 2 shall be permitted only upon (i) the execution of a
mutually binding development agreement between the developer and the City
that allows the City to provide for the orderly regulation of condominium units
within the Phase 2 hotel, or (ii) the City's prior adoption of an Ordinance providing
for the orderly regulation of condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel.
2. These conditions shall be deemed to be part of the Specific Plan and are
fully incorporated therein by this reference. Notwithstanding any provisions or
interpretations to the contrary, the Specific Plan shall remain subiect to such
amendment or termination as may be adopted by the City pursuant to its zoning
authority.
During discussion of this matter, the City Attorney raised concerns related to
enforceability of the original Condition No. 1. As a result, the City Council tabled the
matter and continued the item to the October 21, 2014, Council Meeting.
DISCUSSION
During City Council deliberations on the item at the October 7 public hearing, the City
Attorney raised concerns that the condition requiring demolition of the remnant Santa
Anita Inn would be problematic to enforce. It was reasoned that any condition requiring
such demolition of a building in the absence of an associated Development Agreement
for the project would be challenging if the property owner resisted such a condition.
Since the October 7 hearing, the City Attorney has collaborated with Staff on a revision
of this condition to provide more enforceability. The revised conditions are as follows,
with new or changed text shown as underlined and italicized.
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1. When Developer proceeds with the construction of Phase 1, the buildings
comprising the Santa Anita Inn and all uses not described in the Specific Plan for
the subiect property shall be deemed to be non - conforminq buildings and non -
conforminq uses. Buildings A and B of the Santa Anita Inn shall be demolished in
order to construct the two new hotels in Phase 1. For the remaining buildings and
uses of the remaining portion of the current Santa Anita Inn (buildings C through
F), there shall be an amortization period for elimination of non - conforminq uses
and demolition of non - conforminq buildings endinq three years followinq the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the first of the two new hotels in Phase
1. On or before the end of such three year amortization period, all such non -
conforminq uses shall cease and all such non - conforminq buildings shall be
completely demolished. Notwithstandinq any provision herein to the contrary, all
non - conforminq uses shall cease and non - conforminq buildings shall be
completely demolished no later than five years followinq issuance of a demolition
permit for Buildings A or B.
2. The remodeling of the portion of the Santa Anita Inn remaining shall start
Genctri Gtien before the construction of Phase 1 and shall include, without
limitation, a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes or
alteration to the building shall be subject to review and approval by the
Development Services Director or designee, and additional design enhancements
to the building, lobby, or parking area may be required. The commencement of
Phase 2 shall be permitted only upon (i) the execution of a mutually binding
development agreement between the developer and the City that allows the City to
provide for the orderly regulation of condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel, or
(ii) the City's prior adoption of an Ordinance providinq for the orderly regulation of
condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel.
51. These conditions shall be deemed to be part of the Specific Plan and are fully
incorporated therein by this reference. Notwithstanding any provisions or
interpretations to the contrary, the Specific Plan shall remain subiect to such
amendment or termination as may be adopted by the City pursuant to its zoninq
authority.
These revised conditions provide greater specificity by explicitly declaring that the
remnant Santa Anita Inn will be considered a non - conforming use and non - conforming
structure upon the initiation of construction of Phase 1 (demolition permit) whereas in
the previous version, it was merely implied. Then, at the time of issuance of the first
Certificate of Occupancy for one of the Marriott hotels, an amortization period would
begin. Prior to the end of this period, the buildings must be demolished. The proposed
condition places an amortization period on the remnant Santa Anita Inn of three years
from the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and an overall time period for removal
of all nonconforming structures and uses of five years following the issuance of
demolition permit for Buildings A and B. The Developer is requesting more time for
these amortization periods; a period of six years for the removal of the remnant of the
Santa Anita Inn from the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, and a period of eight
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years from the issuance of a demolition permit for Buildings A and B. If the City Council
wishes to extend the amortization period, this can be accomplished by simply changing
the number of years; the remaining text of the revised conditions can remain as is.
The conditions listed above have been incorporated into a revised Ordinance No. 2319.
If the City Council wishes to take no action on this amendment, the original entitlement
and conditions of approval will still be in full force and effect and no action on Ordinance
No. 2319 would be needed.
FINDINGS
Section 9296.8 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Specific Plan
Amendment to be granted, it must be found that the following three findings of fact can
be made in an affirmative manner:
1. The proposed specific plan or specific plan amendment is consistent with the
General Plan, including the goals, objectives, policies, and action programs of
the City's General Plan.
Facts to Support the Finding: The subject site is identified in the General Plan
as an expansion of the Downtown area for future urban development. As a
result, the Specific Plan will provide for two new hotels and the first hotel
condominium in the City, which will be required to be subject to the City's
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirement. The proposed project will help
revitalize the Downtown area of Arcadia, as well as contribute positively to the
existing downtown setting. The Amendment does not change these facts; it
merely modifies the conditions of approval for the project. Therefore, the
proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan.
2. The proposed specific plan or specific plan amendment will not adversely affect
the public health, safety and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
Facts to Support the Finding: The Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment analyzed all the potential
impacts, and all the project's impacts are less than significant or can be reduced
to less than significant level with the implementation of the recommended
mitigation measures. The Specific Plan Amendment does not impact any of the
mitigation measures for the project and an Addendum has been prepared that
memorializes this. Therefore, the proposed project would not be detrimental to
the public health and welfare. Instead, the proposed project will be a superior
"landmark" development that will provide a statement on an important
intersection in the City.
3. The specific plan or proposed specific plan amendment is a desirable planning
tool to implement the provisions of the City's General Plan.
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Facts to Support the Finding: This proposed project is to be built over time and
in two phases. Phasing involves many considerations; such as market demand,
and the availability of financing. A Specific Plan can address these particular
matters so that the hotels will be developed in a particular order. The intent of the
Specific Plan is to ensure that he proposed project is developed in the right
order, and by a set time table.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
Development Services Department prepared the attached Addendum to the approved
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project (refer to
Attachment No. 7). The Addendum concludes that there are no new impacts created by
the project, no changed circumstances, and no need for any further environmental
review than that which was provided along with the original project. The project with
mitigation measures will have less- than - significant impacts for the following areas:
Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation /Traffic, and
Utilities and Service Systems. A detailed review is included in the original Initial Study.
The City has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP), which are also attached for reference.
PUBLIC NOTICE /COMMENTS
Public hearing notices for this item were mailed on September 25, 2014, to the property
owners and tenants of those properties that are located within 300 feet of the subject
property. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the public hearing notice was published in the Arcadia Weekly on September
25, 2014, and referenced the Addendum to the approved Mitigation Negative
Declaration. Staff did not receive any public comments on this project from residents.
The project was continued from October 7, 2014, to a date certain of October 21, 2014,
so no additional noticing was necessary.
FISCAL IMPACT
Part of the original approval of the Specific Plan included the expectation of a
Development Agreement between the City and the applicant that was to include a loan
provided to the applicant in the first five (5) years of the project. This loan was to be in
the form of rebated TOT, and was to be repaid to the City, including interest, over a 10
year period. This loan request has been withdrawn by the applicant and the City will not
be contributing financially to this project. As a result, this Specific Plan Amendment will
provide a positive fiscal impact to the City sooner than in the original approval.
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2319 approving an
amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP No. 13 -02) to modify
Conditions of Approval for two new hotels and a hotel condominium at 130 W.
Huntington Drive, and approve an Addendum to the approved Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, subject to the aforementioned
changes to the conditions of approval.
Approved:
Dominic Lazzar t
City Manager
Attachment No. 1: Ordinance No. 2319
Attachment No. 2: October 7, 2014 Staff Report to City Council
Attachment No. 3: August 12, 2014 Letter Requesting Specific Plan Amendment
Attachment No. 4: Proposed Design for the remodeled remaining portion of the Santa
Anita Inn and relevant excerpts of the approved Specific Plan,
including site plans showing Phase 1, landscape and parking plans
showing Phase 1, and elevations.
Attachment No. 5: Staff Report to Planning Commission on Amendment, dated
September 9, 2014
Attachment No. 6: Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of September 9,
2014 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 1914
Attachment No. 7: Staff Report to City Council for original project, dated March 18,
2014
Attachment No. 8: Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for an
Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, including the
original Mitigated Negative Declaration /Initial Study, and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program
Attachment No. 9: Specific Plan
ORDINANCE NO. 2319
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE SEABISCUIT
PACIFICA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 13 -02) TO MODIFY CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL FOR TWO NEW HOTELS AND A HOTEL
CONDOMINIUM AT 130 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
WHEREAS, the City Council is authorized by Article 11, Section 200 of the City
Charter to prepare, adopt, and amend Specific Plans for the purpose of systematically
implementing the City's General Plan with respect to particular geographical areas and
projects within the City; and
WHEREAS, the Arcadia Municipal Code, Section 9296.7(2) provides that the
adoption or amendment of any Specific Plan within the City shall be accomplished by
ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in August 2013, Mr. Andy Chang submitted applications for General
Plan Amendment No, GPA 14 -01, Specific Plan No. SP 13 -02, and Zone Change No.
13 -02 and a Draft Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica
Specific Plan development that consists of two new hotels (i.e. Marriott Residence and
Fairfield Inn & Suites) that total 142,320 square feet of hotel space in two connected
buildings, with a total of 210 rooms, and a hotel condominium with 50 units at 130 W.
Huntington Drive ( "Project "); and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2013, the Draft initial Study /Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SCH #2013121018) was circulated
for public review and comments for 30 -days from December 5, 2013 to January 13,
2014; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration concluded that the
implementation of the Project will have less - than - significant impacts with mitigation
measures for the following areas: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology
and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise,
Transportation/Traffic, and Utilities and Service Systems; and
WHEREAS, a lead agency approves a project requiring the implementation of
measures to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment; CEQA also
requires a lead agency to adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program to ensure
compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation, and such a
mitigation monitoring and reporting program has been prepared for the Project (the
"Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ") and approved by the decision -maker of
the City of Arcadia as lead agency for the Project; and
WHEREAS, after a duly noticed public hearing on March 18, 2014 the City
Council approved General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -01, Specific Plan NQ, SP 13-
02, and Zone Change No. 13 -02, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration with a
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2014, Mr. Andy Chang submitted an amendment to
Specific Plan No. 13 -02 requesting a modification to the conditions of approval for the
project to modify the timing of the phases of the project; and
WHEREAS, an Addendum to the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration has
been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; and
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WHEREAS, after a duly noticed public hearing on September 9, 2014, the
Arcadia Planning Commission recommended approval of the amendment by a vote of
4 -0; and
WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held with the Arcadia City Council
on October 7, 2104 at such time as the City Council continued the matter to their
meeting on October 21, 2014; and
WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have
occurred.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Community Development
Division in the attached report and Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration is
true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Council finds, based upon the entire record:
a. That the proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the General
Plan as amended and the goals, objectives, polices and action programs of the City's
General Plan in that the Amendment will not change any of the characteristics of the
approved Specific Plan, but merely will modify the timing within which phases of the
project can be developed. The subject site is identified in the General Plan as an
expansion of the Downtown area for future urban development. As a result, the Specific
Plan will provide for two new hotels and the first hotel condominium in the City, which will
be required to be subject to the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirement. The
proposed project will help revitalize the Downtown area of Arcadia, as well as contribute
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positively to the existing downtown setting. The Amendment does not change these
facts, it merely modifies the conditions of approval for the project. Therefore, the
proposed Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan.
b. That the proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the
public health, safety, and welfare. The Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment analyzed all the potential impacts, and
all the project's impacts are less than significant or can be reduced to less than
significant level with the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The
Specific Plan Amendment does not impact any of the mitigation measures for the
project and an Addendum has been prepared that memorializes this. Therefore, the
proposed project would not be detrimental to the public health and welfare. Instead, the
proposed project will be a superior "landmark" development that will provide an entry
statement for the City.
C. The specific plan amendment is a desirable planning tool to implement the
provisions of the City's General Plan. The proposed project is to be built over time and
in two phases. Phasing involves many considerations such as market demand and the
availability of financing. A Specific Plan can address these particular matters so that the
hotels will be developed in a particular order. The intent of the Specific Plan is to ensure
that he proposed project is developed in the right order, and by a set time table.
SECTION 3. Based on the Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration, the
City Council finds that the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act have
been met for the project and that the existing Mitigated Negative Declaration and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program are adequate.
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SECTION 4. That for the foregoing reasons, the City Council approves the
amendment to Specific Plan No. SP 13 -02 subject to the Conditions of Approval listed in
Exhibit "A °.
SECTION 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part thereof is for any reason held
to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of
the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The City Council hereby
declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases may be
declared unconstitutional or otherwise invalid.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and
shall cause a copy of same to be published at least once in the official newspaper of
said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall take effect on
the thirty -first (31S) day after its adoption.
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Passed, approved and adopted this day of 2014.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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Mayor of the City of Arcadia
EXHIBIT "A"
REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. When Developer proceeds with the construction of Phase 1, the buildings
comprising the Santa Anita Inn and all uses not described in the Specific Plan for
the subject property shall be deemed to be non - conforming buildings and non-
conforming uses. Buildings A and B of the Santa Anita Inn shall be demolished in
order to construct the two new hotels in Phase 1. For the remaining buildings and
uses of the remaining portion of the current Santa Anita Inn (buildings C through
F), there shall be an amortization period for elimination of non - conforming uses
and demolition of non - conforming buildings ending three years following the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the first of the two new hotels in Phase
1. On or before the end of such three year amortization period, all such non-
conforming uses shall cease and all such non - conforming buildings shall be
completely demolished. Notwithstanding any provision herein to the contrary, all
non - conforming uses shall cease and non - conforming buildings shall be
completely demolished no later than five years following issuance of a demolition
permit for Buildings A or B.
2. The remodeling of the portion of the Santa Anita Inn remaining shall start
construction before the construction of Phase 1 and shall include, without
limitation, a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes or
alteration to the building shall be subject to review and approval by the
Development Services Director or designee, and additional design enhancements
to the building, lobby, or parking area may be required. The commencement of
Phase 2 shall be permitted only upon (i) the execution of a mutually binding
development agreement between the developer and the City that allows the City to
provide for the orderly regulation of condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel, or
(ii) the City's prior adoption of an Ordinance providing for the orderly regulation of
condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel.
3. Each set of tandem parking spaces shall be assigned to a single unit unless a 24-
hour valet service or equivalent measure is implemented. Any changes or
alteration to the parking space assignment shall be subject to review and approval
by the Development Services Director or designee.
4. No architectural features, chimneys, vents, equipment, and other accessory
rooftop structures may be placed on top of the mansard roofs of the hotel
condominium tower. The maximum height of all elements is 95 feet.
5. A Tentative Tract Map must be filed with the City and approved prior to issuance of
a building permit for Phase 2 — the hotel condominium tower.
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6. The Phase 2 component of the development will be a hotel use and may be a hotel
condominium tower. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) shall be required to be
remitted for the Phase 2 component. The TOT requirement, as well as restrictions
on how the units will be managed, rented, and sold, shall be written into the
Homeowners Association (HOA) Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC &Rs)
for each individual owner The individual property owner will not be able to stay
indefinitely without paying the TOT. The owners shall rent their units by using the
on -site management company. In no circumstances shall the units be used for
permanent residences. The site is not suitable for permanent residency, does not
possess facilities for such, and the City's General Plan does not allow residential
uses at the location. The draft HOA CC &Rs shall be submitted for review and
approval by the City Attorney prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
any of the hotel condominium units and the CC &Rs shall notify prospective
purchasers of the transient nature of the use and that they are purchasing into a
commercial hotel development and not a residential development. If a
Development Agreement is approved for this project, the terms of the Development
Agreement shall govern on this issue.
7. In accordance with the City's Transportation Impact Fee Program, the applicant
shall pay its development impact fees, which will mitigate the project's contribution
to any cumulative impacts to the westbound 1 -210 intersection at Santa Anita
Avenue.
8. The design and construction of any and all traffic signals, signing, and striping
modifications or additions to accommodate the new entrance near the intersection
of Huntington Drive and Colorado Place shall be at the applicant's /property
owner's expense.
9. Damaged sections of the existing curb and gutter on Huntington Drive shall be
removed and replaced per City of Arcadia Standards.
10. The applicant/property owner shall provide a street dedication along westbound
Huntington Drive, to create a continuous 10' -0" parkway width.
11. The applicant/property owner shall provide signage to clearly mark the monument
roundabout as "One Way," and also provide signage to clearly mark the exits from
the condominium hotel site onto westbound and eastbound Huntington Drive(s) as
"!_eft Turn Only."
12. New sidewalk along eastbound Huntington Drive per City Standard shall be
constructed at the applicant's /property owner's expense. The property owner and
site superintendent shall coordinate with City Engineer and Public Works Services
Director for the protection and /or replacement of existing trees within the City's
rights -of -way.
13. The applicant/property owner shall prepare a Standard Urban Stormwater
Mitigation Plan ( SUSMP) for the proposed development, as prescribed by Los
Angeles Department of Public Works SUSMP Manual.
14. Prior to issuance of a building permit for each phase of the project, a detailed
landscaping and irrigation plan shall be prepared by the applicant /property owner
for the project site. The proposed project shall comply with the requirements of the
City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
15. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities; occupancy limits;
building safety; fire prevention, detection and suppression; health code
compliance; emergency access, egress, and equipment; water supply and
facilities; sewer facilities; trash reduction and recycling requirements;
environmental regulation compliance, including National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) measures; and parking and site design shall be
complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Community
Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director.
Compliance with these requirements shall be determined by having fully detailed
construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing
City officials and employees.
16. The uses approved by these applications shall be operated and maintained in a
manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved;
and shall be subject to periodic inspections, after which the provisions of this
approval may be adjusted after due notice to address any adverse impacts to the
adjacent streets, rights -of -way, and/or the neighboring businesses, residents, or
properties.
17. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval shall be
grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could
result in the closing of the hotels and hotel condominium.
18. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and
its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials, officers, employees or agents
to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or conditional approval of the City
of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not
limited to any approval or conditional 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 officials, officers,
employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
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19. Approval of GPA 14 -01, SP 13 -02, and ZC 14 -01 shall not be of effect unless on or
before 30 calendar days after City Council adopts the Resolution and Ordinance,
the property owner /applicant has executed and filed with the Community
Development Administrator an Acceptance Form available from the Development
Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of
approval.
Mitigation Measures as Conditions of Approval
The following conditions are found in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP). They are recorded here to facilitate review and implementation. More
information on the timing and responsible parties for these mitigation measures is
detailed in the MMRP.
20. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that all
project windows are glazed or otherwise treated to minimize glare on surrounding
roads and properties, to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director or
designee.
21. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the general contractor for the project shall
prepare and file a Dust Control Plan with the City that complies with SCQAMD
Rule 403 and requires the following during excavation and construction as
appropriate:
• Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturers'
specifications to all inactive construction areas (previously graded areas
inactive for 10 days or more).
• Water active sites at least twice daily (locations where grading is to occur will
be thoroughly watered prior to earthmoving).
• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials, or maintain at
least 2 feet of freeboard (vertical space between the top of the load and top of
the trailer) in accordance with the requirements of California Vehicle Code
(CVC) Section 23114.
• Pave construction access roads at least 100 feet onto the site from the main
road.
• Control traffic speeds within the property to 15 mph or less.
22. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project developer shall require by
contract specifications that contractors shall utilize California Air Resources Board
(CARB) Tier II Certified equipment or better during the rough /mass grading phase
for rubber -tired dozers and scrapers. Contract specifications shall be included in
the proposed project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City.
23. Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for each phase, the project
developer shall require by contract specifications that contractors shall place
construction equipment staging areas at least 200 feet away from sensitive receptors.
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Contract specifications shall be included in the project construction documents, which
shall be reviewed by the City.
24. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each phase, the project developer
shall require by contract specifications that contractors shall utilize power poles or
clean -fuel generators for electrical construction equipment. Contract specifications
shall be included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall be
reviewed by the City.
25. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase, the developer shall provide
an assessment of existing trees on the areas to be developed. This tree
assessment shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and identify any
existing large bushes or trees that can be relocated or preserved as part of the
new development project. The project landscaping plans shall attempt to preserve
existing mature trees onsite to the extent feasible, based on the tree assessment.
This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning
Division.
26. During project construction in either phase, the existing redwood trees along the
east side of the property shall be protected by being taped or roped off with
appropriate signage so construction equipment will not accidentally come in
contact with and damage or destroy any trees. The trees shall be sprayed with
water at the end of each day when substantial amounts of dust are generated
(e.g., during grading or demolition) to minimize damage from dust deposition. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
27. Construction in either phase should not occur during the local nesting season
(estimated February 1 to July 15). If any construction occurs during the nesting
season, a nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to
the issuance of a grading permit or removal of any large trees on the existing hotel
property. if the biologist determines that nesting birds are present, an area of 100
feet shall be marked off around the nest and no construction activity can occur in
that area during nesting activities. Grading and /or construction may resume in this
area when a qualified biologist has determined the nest is no longer occupied and
all juveniles have fledged. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of
the City Planning Services.
28. Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings on the site, the completed DPR 523A
and 523B forms and a cover memorandum shall be submitted to the City for filing to
officially document the historical assessment for the Santa Anita Inn. This measure shall
be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Services.
29. While there is no known historical significance as that term is defined under CEQA,
the applicant has proposed to install a plaque indicating the location of the former
Santa Anita inn and its place in the history of the City of Arcadia. The size,
construction, and location of this plaque shall be up to the discretion of the City
Manager, in consultation with the Planning Services.
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30. If cultural artifacts are discovered during project grading, work shall be halted in
that area until a qualified historian or archaeologist can be retained by the
developer to assess the significance of the find. The project cultural monitor shall
observe the remaining earthmoving activities at the project site consistent with
Public Resources Code Section 21083.2(b), (c), and (d). The monitor shall be
equipped to record and salvage cultural resources that may be unearthed during
grading activities. The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert
grading equipment to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources.
31. If any resources of a prehistoric or Native American origin are discovered, the
appropriate Native American tribal representative will be contacted and invited to
observe the monitoring program for the duration of the grading phase at tribal
expense. Any Native American resources shall be evaluated in accordance with
the CEQA Guidelines and either reburied at the project site or curated at an
accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities have
ceased or the cultural monitor determines that monitoring is no longer necessary,
such activities shall be discontinued. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Planning Services.
32. If paleontological resources (fossils) are discovered during project grading, work
will be halted in that area until a qualified paleontologist can be retained to assess
the significance of the find. The project paleontologist shall monitor remaining
earthmoving activities at the project site and shall be equipped to record and
salvage fossil resources that may be unearthed during grading activities. The
paleontologist shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert grading equipment
to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources. Any fossils found shall
be evaluated in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and offered for curation at
an accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities have
ceased or the paleontologist determines that monitoring is no longer necessary,
monitoring activities shall be discontinued. This measure may be combined with
CUL -3 at the discretion of the City Planning Services.
33. In the event of an accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains,
California State Health and Safety Code § 7050.5 dictates that no further
disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary findings
as to origin and disposition pursuant to CEQA regulations and PRC § 5097.98. If
human remains are found, the LA County Coroner's office shall be contacted to
determine if the remains are recent or of Native American significance. Prior to
issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall include a note to this effect on the
grading plans for the project.
34. To ensure reductions below the expected "Business As Usual" (BAU) scenario, the
project will implement a variety of measures that will reduce its greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. To the extent feasible, and to the satisfaction of the City of
Arcadia (City), the following measures will be incorporated into the design and
construction of the SP -SP project prior to the issuance of building permits:
Construction and Building Materials
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• Recycle /reuse at least 50 percent of the demolished and/or grubbed
construction materials (including, but not limited to, soil, vegetation,
concrete, lumber, metal, and cardboard).
• Use "Green Building Materials," such as those materials that are resource -
efficient and are recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly
way, for at least 10 percent of the project.
Energy Efficiency Measures
• Design all project buildings to exceed the 2013 California Building Code's
(CBC) Title 24 energy standard by 10 percent, including, but not limited to,
any combination of the following:
• Design buildings to accommodate future solar installations as appropriate.
• Limit air leakage through the structure or within the heating and cooling
distribution system to minimize energy consumption.
• Incorporate ENERGY STAR or better rated windows, space heating and
cooling equipment, light fixtures, appliances, or other applicable electrical
equipment.
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems. Use daylight as an
integral part of the lighting systems in buildings.
• Install light - colored roofs and pavement materials where possible.
• Install energy - efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances and
equipment, and control systems.
• Install solar lights or light- emitting diodes (LEDs) for outdoor lighting or
outdoor lighting that meets the 2013 California Building and Energy Code.
Water Conservation and Efficiency Measures
Devise a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project
and its location consistent with the City's Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance
(WELD). The strategy may include the following, plus other innovative measures
that may be appropriate:
• Create water - efficient landscapes within the development.
• Install water - efficient irrigation systems and devices, such as soil moisture -
based irrigation controls.
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• Design buildings to be water- efficient. Install water - efficient fixtures and
appliances, including low -flow faucets, dual -flush toilets, and waterless
urinals.
• Restrict watering methods (e.g., prohibit systems that apply water to
nonvegetated surfaces) and control runoff.
Solid Waste Measures
To facilitate and encourage recycling to reduce landfill- associated emissions,
among others, the project will provide trash enclosures that include additional
enclosed area(s) for collection of recyclable materials. The recycling collection
area(s) will be located within, near, or adjacent to each trash and rubbish disposal
area. The recycling collection area will be a minimum of 50 percent of the area
provided for the trash /rubbish enclosure(s) or as approved by the City's Public
Works Services Department. Provide employee education on waste reduction and
available recycling services.
Transportation Measures
To facilitate and encourage non - motorized transportation, bicycle racks shall be
provided in convenient locations to facilitate bicycle access to the project area. The
bicycle racks shall be shown on project landscaping and improvement plans
submitted for Planning Services approval and shall be installed in accordance with
those plans.
Provide pedestrian walkways and connectivity throughout the project
Fund or participate in some type of shuffle service for hotel guests to access the
City's downtown Gold Line Station.
35. Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings or associated structures, a
qualified contractor shall be retained to survey structures proposed for demolition
to determine if asbestos - containing materials (ACMs) and/or lead -based paint
(LBP) are present. If ACMs and/or LBP are present, prior to commencement of
general demolition, these materials shall be removed and transported to an
appropriate landfill by a licensed contractor. This measure shall be implemented to
the satisfaction of the City Building Services including written documentation of the
disposal of any ACMs or LBP in conformance with all applicable regulations.
36. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall file a Notice of Intent
(NOI) with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to be covered
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Permit for discharge of storm water associated with construction
activities. The project developer shall submit to the City the Waste Discharge
Identification Number issued by the State Water Quality Control Board (SWQCB)
as proof that the project's NOI is to be covered by the General Construction Permit
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has been filed with the SWQCB. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
37. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit to the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and receive approval for
a project- specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP). The SWPPP
shall include a surface water control plan and erosion control plan citing specific
measures to control on -site and off -site erosion during the entire grading and
construction period. In addition, the SWPPP shall emphasize structural and
nonstructural best management practices (BMPs) to control sediment and non -
visible discharges from the site. BMPs to be implemented may include (but shall
not be limited to) the following:
• Potential sediment discharges from the site may be controlled by the
following: sandbags, silt fences, straw wattles, fiber rolls, a temporary debris
basin (if deemed necessary), and other discharge control devices. The
construction and condition of the BMPs are to be periodically inspected by
the RWQCB during construction, and repairs would be made as required.
• Area drains within the construction area must be provided with inlet
protection. Minimum standards are sandbag barriers, or two layers of
sandbags with filter fabric over the grate, properly designed standpipes, or
other measures as appropriate.
• Materials that have the potential to contribute non - visible pollutants to
stormwater must not be placed in drainage ways and must be placed in
temporary storage containment areas.
• All loose soil, silt, clay, sand, debris, and other earthen material shall be
controlled to eliminate discharge from the site. Temporary soil stabilization
measures to be considered include: covering disturbed areas with mulch,
temporary seeding, soil stabilizing binders, fiber rolls or blankets, temporary
vegetation, and permanent seeding. Stockpiles shall be surrounded by silt
fences and covered with plastic tarps.
• Implement good housekeeping practices such as creating a waste collection
area, putting lids on waste and material containers, and cleaning up spills
immediately.
• The SWPPP shall include inspection forms for routine monitoring of the site
during the construction phase.
• Additional required BMPs and erosion control measures shall be
documented in the SWPPP.
• The SWPPP would be kept on site for the duration of project construction
and shall be available to the local Regional Water Quality Control Board for
inspection at any time.
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The developer and/or construction contractor shall be responsible for performing
and documenting the application of BMPs identified in the project- specific SWPPP.
Regular inspections shall be performed on sediment control measures called for in
the SWPPP. Monthly reports shall be maintained and available for City inspection.
An inspection log shall be maintained for the project and shall be available at the
site for review by the City and the Regional Water Quality Control Board as
appropriate.
38. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a site - specific Standard Urban Stormwater
Management Plan ( SUSMP) shall be submitted to the City Planning Division for
review and approval. The SUSMP shall specifically identify the long -term site
design, source control, and treatment control BMPs that shall be used on site to
control pollutant runoff and to reduce impacts to water quality to the maximum
extent practicable. At a minimum, the SUSMP shall identify and the site developer
shall implement the following site design, source control, and treatment control
BMPs as appropriate:
Site Design BMPs
• Minimize urban runoff by maximizing permeable areas and minimizing
impermeable areas (recommended minimum 25 percent of site to be
permeable).
• Incorporate landscaped buffer areas between sidewalks and streets.
• Maximize canopy interception and water conservation by planting native
or drought - tolerant trees and large shrubs wherever possible.
• Where soil conditions are suitable, use perforated pipe or gravel filtration
pits for low flow infiltration.
• Construct onsite ponding areas or retention facilities to increase
opportunities for infiltration consistent with vector control objectives.
• Construct streets, sidewalks and parking lot aisles to the minimum widths
necessary, provided that public safety and a walkable environment for
pedestrians are not compromised.
• Direct runoff from impervious areas to treatment control BMPs such as
landscaping /bioretention areas.
Source Control BMPs
Source control BMPs are implemented to eliminate the presence of pollutants
through prevention. Such measures can be both non - structural and structural-
Non-Structural Source Control BMPs
• Education for property owners, tenants, occupants, and employees.
• Activity restrictions.
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• Irrigation system and landscape maintenance to minimize water runoff.
• Common area litter control.
• Regular mechanical sweeping of private streets and parking lots.
• Regular drainage facility inspection and maintenance.
Structural Source Control BMPs
• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) stenciling and signage at
stormdown drains.
• Properly design trash storage areas and any outdoor material storage
areas.
Treatment Control BMPs
Treatment control BMPs supplement the pollution prevention and source control
measures by treating the water to remove pollutants before it is released from the
project site. The treatment control BMP strategy for the project is to select Low Impact
Development (LID) BMPs that promote infiltration and evapotranspiration, including the
construction of infiltration basins, bioretention facilities, and extended detention basins.
Where infiltration BMPs are not appropriate, bioretention and/or biotreatment BMPs
(including extended detention basins, bioswales, and constructed wetlands) that provide
opportunity for evapotranspiration and incidental infiltration may be utilized. Harvest and
use BMPs (e.g., storage pods) may be used as a treatment control BMP to store runoff
for later non - potable uses.
39. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for each phase of the project, the
developer shall prepare a Construction Noise Control Plan and will submit the plan
to the City for review and approval. The plan shall include but will not be limited to
the following;
• During all project site excavation and grading, contractors shall equip all
construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and
maintained mufflers consistent with manufacturers' standards.
• The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so
that emitted noise is directed away from the closest sensitive receptor to the
project site (i.e., the Salvation Army facility at the southwest corner of the
site).
• The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will
create the greatest distance between construction - related noise sources
and the closest noise - sensitive receptor to the project site (i.e., the Salvation
Army facility at the southwest corner of the site) during all project
construction.
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• During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall limit all
construction- related activities that would result in high noise levels to
between the hours of 7:00 a.m, to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.
No construction shall be permitted on Sundays or any of the holidays listed
in AMC Section 4261.
• Prior to the start of Phase 2 grading, the developer shall install a wooden
noise barrier along the common boundary of the project and the Salvation
Army rehab facility at the southwest corner of the project site. This barrier
shall be removed upon completion of Phase 2 construction.
40. Prior to the issuance of building permits for each phase, the developer shall
demonstrate that all buildings shall have air - conditioning to minimize noise impacts
on hotel rooms along West and East Huntington Drives.
41. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits for the Phase 2 hotel condominium
building, the developer shall install a filled -cell concrete block wall along the
common boundary with the Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest corner of
the project site. In lieu of the temporary construction wall outlined in condition no.
39, the developer may install this permanent wall "early" (i.e., prior to issuance of
occupancy permits for Phase 1) which would eliminate the need for that portion of
condition no. 39. .
42. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer
shall be responsible for installing an additional signal phase to accommodate
northbound movements exiting the shared hotel driveway and southbound
movements entering the hotel driveway. The developer will also change the
number one lane to a shared through and left turn lane to access the driveway for
the hotels and modify the signal to account for the added phases and lanes. These
changes shall be made to the satisfaction of and in coordination with the City traffic
engineer.
43. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either of the hotels or the hotel
condominiums, the developer shall install bike racks and provide showers and
locker rooms for employees who wish to ride bicycles to work. Bike racks shall also
be installed for project guests in appropriate locations. An appropriate number of
bike racks as determined by the City of Arcadia shall be located near each building
to serve the anticipated number of employees and guests. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
44. Prior to issuance of building permits for either Phase 1 or Phase 2, the project
plans shall be circulated to Foothill Transit (FT) and the Metropolitan Transit
Authority (MTA) to determine if there is a need for a bus stop on the south side of
Colorado Place in front of the project site (e.g., for either FT Route 187 or MTA
routes 78, 79, or 378). if either agency determines a need for such a stop, the
developer shall install a bus stop to agency specifications prior to issuance of
occupancy permits for the affected phase of development. This measure shall be
implemented for each phase to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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45. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer
shall demonstrate that the main hotel entrance for Phase 1 has a circular drive with
signage to allow only one way circulation (counter - clockwise) to provide adequate
vehicle queuing lanes for exiting at the traffic signal. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
46. Prior to issuance of a building permit for either hotel, the developer shall retain a
qualified licensed civil engineer to conduct a sewer study to evaluate before and
after conditions of the project on the City's existing sewer system (both lateral and
main lines). This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Public Works Services Department and the County Sanitation Districts of Los
Angeles County as appropriate.
47. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall make
a fair share contribution to the City to help fund upgrading of the existing sewer in
West Huntington Drive included in the City's 2014 -15 Capital Improvement Project
Plan budget, based on the results of the sewer study outlined in Mitigation
Measure UTL -1. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and /or the City Public Works Services Department as appropriate.
48. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall also
make a fair share contribution to the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles
County for any trunk line improvements required to serve the project based on the
results of the sewer study. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction
of the City Public Works Services Department in consultation with the County
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as appropriate.
49. In accordance with the City's Transportation Fee Program, the applicant shall pay
its development impact fees which will mitigate any cumulative impacts in the
future at the westbound 1 -201 intersection at Santa Anita Avenue.
50. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall make
a fair share contribution to fund project - related portions of any improvements
needed to provide adequate electrical service to the project. This measure shall
be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Public Works Services Department in
consultation with Southern California Edison,
51. These conditions shall be deemed to be part of the Specific Plan and are fully
incorporated therein by this reference. Notwithstanding any provisions or
interpretations to the contrary, the Specific Plan shall remain subject to such
amendment or termination as may be adopted by the City pursuant to its zoning
authority.
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Development Services Department
October 7, 2014
Honorable Mayor and City Council
Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director
SUBJECT: ORDINANCE NO. 2319 AMENDING THE SEABISCUIT PACIFICA
SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 13 -02) TO MODIFY CONDITIONS OF
APPROVAL FOR TWO NEW HOTELS AND A HOTEL CONDOMINIUM
AT 130 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
Recommendation: Introduce
SUMMARY
The applicant, Mr. Andy Chang of Seabiscuit Pacifica LLC, has submitted an
amendment to the recently approved Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. The project,
approved by the City Council on March 18, 2014, includes the development of two
hotels (Marriott Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites) that total 142,320 square feet
of hotel space in two connected buildings, with a total of 210 rooms, and a hotel
condominium tower with 50 units. These project components are to be developed in
phases, with Phase 1 consisting of the two Marriott hotels and a remnant of the existing
Santa Anita Inn (60 rooms plus a new lobby) remaining on site. Phase 2 is to be the
demolition of the remnant of the Santa Anita Inn and the development of the hotel -
condominium tower.
The March 18 approval included a Specific Plan, a General Plan Amendment (GPA 14-
01), and a Zoning Change and Zoning Map Amendment (ZC 14 -01). The proposed
project simply requests the elimination of a condition of approval, modification of a
second condition of approval, and addition of one new condition of approval for the
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. The modifications are intended to allow the applicant
more flexibility in developing Phase 2 of the project; in exchange, the applicant is no
longer seeking financial assistance from the City on the project. No other portions of
the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, or Zone Change, are impacted by this
proposal. It is recommended that the City Council approve the amendment by
introducing Ordinance No. 2319.
Ordinance No. 2319 amending SP 13 -02 -130 W. Huntington Drive
October 7, 2014
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BACKGROUND
The project site is a 5.73 acre parcel located at 130 West Huntington Drive, just east of
Santa Anita Park and north of the City Hall complex. The site is currently developed with
the Santa Anita Inn, a 110 room hotel originally developed in 1955 and remodeled in
1985. The owner, Andy Chang, submitted an entitlement package, including a Specific
Plan, to redevelop the site into two new Marriott hotels and a hotel condominium tower.
On March 18, 2014, the City Council approved the following entitlements for the project:
• A General Plan Amendment to revise the Downtown Overlay of 1.0 FAR in the
General Plan Commercial Land Use Designation to a Downtown Overlay with a
1.03 FAR
• A Specific Plan to develop the 5.73 -acre site with two hotels (a total of 210
rooms) and a hotel condominium with 50 units
• A Zone Change and Zoning Map Amendment to revise the zoning from C -2 with
Downtown and H -8 Height Overlays to SP -SP (Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan)
with a 1.03 FAR
• A Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)
The applicant has proposed to develop the project in two phases due primarily to the
availability of financing. There are specific requirements and deadlines in the Specific
Plan, which include timing requirements for when the remnant of the Santa Anita Inn is
to be demolished and when the hotel condominium is to be developed. Of course, the
Specific Plan also sets forth the development plans and design for the project. The
proposed amendment to the Specific Plan only impacts the timing of aspects of the
development.
Phase 1 of the project includes a total of 142,320 square feet of hotel space in two
connected buildings; 93,895 square feet in an approximately 80 -foot tall, six -story
building for the Marriott Residence Inn, and an approximately 60 -foot tall, four - story,
48,425 square foot building for the Fairfield Inn and Suites. A 47 -room portion of the
Santa Anita Inn will be demolished in this phase, and the four southern -most buildings
(C -F, 22,050 square feet of hotel space) are proposed to remain in operation with 60
rooms and a new lobby following the completion of Phase 1. Based on the approved
Specific Plan, the 60 -room portion of the Santa Anita Inn could remain open for 3 years
following completion of Phase 1. There will be 293 surface parking spaces for both new
hotels and the Santa Anita Inn, which is ample for these uses.
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DISCUSSION
The proposed amendment to the Specific Plan simply requests the elimination of a
condition of approval, modification of a second condition of approval, and addition of
one new condition of approval for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, related to
phasing. No other portions of the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, or Zone
Change, are impacted by this proposal. The conditions of approval requested to be
changed are shown below; text to be removed is shown in strikethrG uirh new proposed
text is shown underlined and italicized.
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1. The remodelinq of the remaining portion of the Santa Anita Inn shall start
prior to fnllnwinir Gon_ truGtinn the construction of Phase 1 and shall include,
without limitation, a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes
or alteration to the building shall be subject to review and approval by the
Development Services Director or designee, and additional design
enhancements to the building, lobby, or parking area may be required. The
commencement of Phase 2 shall be permitted only upon (i) the execution of a
mutually binding development agreement between the developer and the City
that allows the City to provide for the orderly regulation of condomiuim units
within the Phase 2 hotel, or (ii) the City's prior adoption of an Ordinance providing
for the orderly regulation of condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel.
2. These conditions shall be deemed to be part of the Specific Plan and are
fully incorporated therein by this reference. Notwithstandinq any provisions or
interpretations to the contrary, the Specific Plan shall remain subiect to such
amendment or termination as may be adopted by the City pursuant to its zoninq
authority.
It is recommended that these modifications to the conditions of approval be approved.
The full list of the conditions of approval can be found in the attached Ordinance No.
2319.
The effect of these changes is to allow the remaining units of the Santa Anita Inn to
remain on site longer than the original approval. The original approval required the
remnant of the Santa Anita Inn to be demolished within three years of the issuance of
the first Certificate of Occupancy for the first hotel in Phase 1. This was acceptable
because it was the Developer's intent to build Phase 2 within this timeframe. However,
since the approval, the City and the Developer have been working on a Development
Agreement to place operational regulations on the Phase 2 portion of the project.
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Through this process, it has become apparent that planning and executing Phase 2 is
too difficult for the Developer at this time, and issues related to prevailing wage and
other concerns have hampered the Development Agreement process. As a result, the
Developer would like to simplify the project and focus on Phase 1 at this time. The
Developer believes that by eliminating the requirement that the remnant of the Santa
Anita Inn be demolished in three years, he will have the flexibility to effectively plan for
and execute both phases of the Specific Plan. Finally, a condition is proposed to be
added to incorporate all of the conditions of approval into the Specific Plan. While this is
inferred from the approval, the City Attorney recommends adding this condition along
with this amendment. It should be mentioned that the Development Services
Department or the City Council can, at any time, bring forward an amendment to the
Specific Plan to modify and /or void Phase 2 of the Specific Plan or any other element of
the Plan.
There are no impacts of this request on the design, building orientation, or any other
feature of either of the Marriott hotels or the hotel condominium component. However,
as part of this request, the design of the remnant of the Santa Anita Inn is important.
The applicant has provided proposed elevations of the redesigned Santa Anita Inn
which include the remodeling of three existing hotel rooms into a redesigned lobby. The
lobby will be equipped with a new storefront on both sides, and new bulkhead and
glazing. A new canopy and signage above the lobby will provide a focal point for the
hotel and orient patrons as to the entrance. In addition, the Santa Anita Inn will be
provided with a new roof and new paint and color palette throughout as shown in the
proposed elevations (Attachment 4). These improvements are the minimum needed to
improve the Santa Anita Inn into a viable standalone hotel once the Marriott hotels are
completed; however, the revised Condition 1 has been amended to require that the final
design must be approved by the Development Services Director and may include
additional changes to the building, lobby, or parking area to ensure that the remnant
hotel appears complete.
The Planning Commission held a noticed, public hearing on the Specific Plan
Amendment request on September 9, 2014. The Planning Commission recommended
approval of the Amendment and Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration to the
City Council on a 4 -0 vote.
FINDINGS
Section 9296.8 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Specific Plan
Amendment to be granted, it must be found that the following three findings of fact can
be made in an affirmative manner:
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1. The proposed specific plan or specific plan amendment is consistent with the
General Plan, including the goals, objectives, policies, and action programs of
the City's General Plan.
Facts to Support the Finding: The subject site is identified in the General Plan
as an expansion of the Downtown area for future urban development. As a
result, the Specific Plan will provide for two new hotels and the first hotel
condominium in the City, which will be required to be subject to the City's
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirement. The proposed project will help
revitalize the Downtown area of Arcadia, as well as contribute positively to the
existing downtown setting. The Amendment does not change these facts, it
merely modifies the timing of phasing of the project. Therefore, the proposed
Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan.
2. The proposed specific plan or specific plan amendment will not adversely affect
the public health, safety and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
Facts to Support the Finding: The Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment analyzed all the potential
impacts, and all the project's impacts are less than significant or can be reduced
to less than significant level with the implementation of the recommended
mitigation measures. The Specific Plan Amendment does not impact any of the
mitigation measures for the project and an Addendum has been prepared that
memorializes this. Therefore, the proposed project would not be detrimental to
the public health and welfare. Instead, the proposed project will be a superior
"landmark" development that will provide a statement on an important
intersection in the City.
3. The specific plan or proposed specific plan amendment is a desirable planning
tool to implement the provisions of the City's General Plan.
Facts to Support the Finding: This proposed project is to be built over time and
in two phases. Phasing involves many considerations; such as market demand,
and the availability of financing. A Specific Plan can address these particular
matters so that the hotels will be developed in a particular order. The intent of the
Specific Plan is to ensure that he proposed project is developed in the right
order, and by a set time table.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
Development Services Department prepared the attached Addendum to the approved
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project (refer to
Attachment No. 7). The Addendum concludes that there are no new impacts created by
the project, no changed circumstances, and no need for any further environmental
review than that which was provided along with the original project. The project with
mitigation measures will have less- than - significant impacts for the following areas:
Ordinance No. 2319 amending SP 13 -02 -130 W. Huntington Drive
October 7, 2014
Page 6 of 7
Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation /Traffic, and
Utilities and Service Systems. A detailed review is included in the original Initial Study.
The City has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP), which are also attached for reference.
PUBLIC NOTICE /COMMENTS
Public hearing notices for this item were mailed on September 25, 2014 to the property
owners and tenants of those properties that are located within 300 feet of the subject
property. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the public hearing notice was published in the Arcadia Weekly on September
25, 2014, and referenced the Addendum to the approved Mitigation Negative
Declaration. Staff did not receive any public comments on this project from residents.
FISCAL IMPACT
Part of the original approval of the Specific Plan included the expectation of a
Development Agreement between the City and the applicant that was to include a loan
provided to the applicant in the first five (5) years of the project. This loan was to be in
the form of rebated TOT, and was to be repaid to the City, including interest, over a ten
year period. This loan request has been withdrawn and the City will not be contributing
financially to this project. As a result, this Specific Plan Amendment will provide a
positive fiscal impact to the City sooner than in the original approval.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council introduce Ordinance No. 2319 approving an
amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP No. 13 -02) to modify
Conditions of Approval for two new hotels and a hotel condominium at 130 W.
Huntington Drive, and approve an Addendum to the approved Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, subject to the aforementioned
changes to the conditions of approval.
Approved
Dominic Lazzar
City Manager
[Attachments Listed on Next Page]
Ordinance No. 2319 amending SP 13 -02 -130 W. Huntington Drive
October 7, 2014
Page 7 of 7
Attachment No. 1: Ordinance No. 2319
Attachment No. 2: August 12, 2014 Letter Requesting Specific Plan Amendment
Attachment No. 3: Proposed Design for the remodeled remaining portion of the Santa
Anita Inn and relevant excerpts of the approved Specific Plan,
including site plans showing Phase 1, landscape and parking plans
showing Phase 1, and elevations.
Attachment No. 4: Staff Report to Planning Commission on Amendment, dated
September 9, 2014
Attachment No. 5: Minutes from the Planning Commission meeting of September 9,
2014 and Planning Commission Resolution No. 1914
Attachment No. 6: Staff Report to City Council for original project, dated March 18,
2014
Attachment No. 7: Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for an
Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, including the
original Mitigated Negative Declaration /Initial Study, and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program
Attachment No. 8: Specific Plan
RECEIVED
AUG 13 2014
August 13, 2014 DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
VIA ELECTRONIC MAIL
Mr. Jason Kruckeberg
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Re: Modifications to Sea Biscuit Project Conditions of
Approval
Dear Mr. Kruckeberg:
I want to thank you, Mr. Lazzaretto and Mr. Deitsch for speaking with and meeting with
my development team over the course of the past several weeks. As you know, we are excited to
move forward with Phase I of the Sea Biscuit project, originally approved by the City Council in
March 2014. We believe the implementation of Phase I of the project will stimulate the local
economy and provide a high quality hotel venue to the City of Arcadia ( "City ") and its residents.
As we have discussed, while we are tremendously excited to break ground on Phase I as
soon as possible in the weeks ahead, we do not desire to implement Phase Il at the present time.
This is simply a result of the fact that trying to implement a condominium hotel project in
today's market is exceedingly challenging, and we do not want any difficulties attendant to
implementing Phase II to impede or distract our focus from the prompt delivery of Phase I to the
City and the community. In addition, we are no longer requesting a loan from the City in the
form of the advance of the Transient Occupancy Tax ( "TOT "), which was originally envisioned
as necessary for the implementation of Phase II. Although we appreciate the City's desire to
provide economic stimulus with respect to Phase II, we no longer seek any financial assistance
from the City with respect to any Phase of the project.
Therefore, the purpose of this letter is to inform the City of the project's revised
implementation schedule as follows: (i) we arc withdrawing our earlier request for any
economic assistance from the City; (ii) we are in the process of processing ministerial permits
from the City to immediately implement Phase I consisting of two new Marriott Hotels; (iii) the
remaining portion of the Santa Anita Inn will be remodeled with new lobby area and other
upgrades; (iv) Phase II will be implemented following the completion and market absorption of
Phase I.
In order to implement Phase I along with a remodel of the Santa Anita Inn, the following
minor amendments to the City's March 18, 2014 Conditions of Approval appear to be necessary:
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Mr. Jason Kruckeberg
August 13, 2014
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Condition 1, on page 12, needs to be amended as follows:
In addition, Condition 2, on page 12, should be modified as follows:
2. The portion of Santa Anita Inn remaining will start
remodeling immediate before the
construction of Phase I and shall be provided with a new
lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes or
alteration to the building shall be subject to review and
approval by the Development Services Director or designee.
Implementation of Phase H in the future shall be permitted_
only upon Ci) the execution of a mutually binding
development agreement between the developer and the City
that allows the City to Drovide for the orderly regulation of
condominium units within the Phase 11 hotel, or L the citE
has adopted an Ordinance providing or the orderly_
regulation of Condominium units within the Phase H hotel.
We look forward to working cooperatively with the City and to processing this project
before the City's Planning Commission on September 9, 2014, and at the City's subsequent City
Council hearing on October 7, 2014.
Sincerely,
Sea 'scuit, LLP
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DATE: September 9, 2014
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission
FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 1914 — AMENDMENT TO THE SEABISCUIT
PACIFICA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP NO. 13 -02) TO MODIFY CONDITIONS
OF APPROVAL FOR TWO NEW HOTELS AND A HOTEL
CONDOMINIUM AT 130 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE.
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1914 and forward a
recommendation to the City Council
SUMMARY
The applicant, Mr. Andy Chang of Seabiscuit Pacifica LLC, has submitted an
amendment to the recently approved Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. The project,
approved by the City Council on March 18, 2014, includes the development of two
hotels (Marriott Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites) that total 142,320 square feet
of hotel space in two connected buildings, with a total of 210 rooms, and a hotel
condominium tower with 50 units. These project components are to be developed in
phases, with Phase 1 consisting of the two Marriott hotels and a remnant of the existing
Santa Anita Inn (60 rooms plus a new lobby) remaining on site. Phase 2 is to be the
demolition of the remnant of the Santa Anita Inn and the development of the hotel -
condominium tower.
The March 18 approval included a Specific Plan, a General Plan Amendment (GPA 14-
01), and a Zoning Change and Zoning Map Amendment (ZC 14 -01). The proposed
project simply requests the elimination of a condition of approval, modification of a
second condition of approval, and addition of one condition of approval for the
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. No other portions of the General Plan Amendment,
Specific Plan, or Zone Change, are impacted by this proposal. It is recommended that
the Planning Commission recommend approval of this amendment to the City Council,
subject to the conditions listed in the staff report.
BACKGROUND
APPLICANT: Andy Chang, Property Owner (Seabiscuit Pacifica LLC)
LOCATION: 130 W. Huntington Drive — A 5.73 -acre site just east of Santa Anita
Park
REQUESTS: Amendment to Specific Plan No. SP 13 -02 to modify the approved
conditions of approval.
FRONTAGES: The subject site has 742.94 feet of frontage on Huntington Drive along
the westbound side, and 672.74 feet along the eastbound side.
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The site is developed with the Santa Anita Inn hotel, and is currently zoned SP-
SP (Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan).
SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: Office Development, zoned C -2; and Citizens Bank, zoned C -2; both
with the Downtown Overlay
South: Salvation Army (rehab facility), zoned C -2 with the Downtown Overlay;
and the Civic Center Athletic Field and City Hall, zoned S -2 (Public
Purpose)
East: A small bar called `The 100 to 1," zoned C-2 with the Downtown
Overlay; and the Arcadia County Park, zoned S -2
West: Santa Anita Park racetrack and surface parking lot, zoned S -1 (Special
Uses)
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Commercial with the Downtown Overlay (1.03 FAR was approved for the site) —
The Commercial designation is intended to permit a wide range of commercial
uses which serve both neighborhood and citywide markets. The designation
allows a broad array of commercial enterprises, including restaurants, durable
goods sales, food stores, lodging, professional offices, specialty shops, indoor
and outdoor recreational facilities, and entertainment uses. Higher intensity
overlays are applied to portions of Downtown along Santa Anita Avenue,
Colorado Place, and Huntington Drive (1.0 FAR).
The following entitlements were approved by the City Council on March 18, 2014:
• A General Plan Amendment to revise the Downtown Overlay of 1.0 FAR in the
General Plan Commercial Land Use Designation to a Downtown Overlay with a
1.03 FAR
Amendment to SP 13 -02
130 W. Huntington Drive
September 9, 2014
Page 2 of 7
• A Specific Plan to develop the 5.73 -acre site with two hotels (a total of 210
rooms) and a hotel condominium with 50 units
• A Zone Change and Zoning Map Amendment to revise the zoning from C -2 with
Downtown and H -8 Height Overlays to SP -SP (Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan)
with a 1.03 FAR
• A Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)
DISCUSSION
The applicant has proposed to develop the project in two phases due to market
demand, and the availability of financing. There are specific requirements and
deadlines in the Specific Plan and conditions of approval for the hotels to be developed
in a particular order, when the existing Santa Anita Inn shall be demolished, and when
the hotel condominium is to be developed. Of course, the Specific Plan also sets forth
the development plans and design for the project. The proposed amendment to the
Specific Plan only impacts the timing of aspects of the development.
Phase 1 of the project includes a total of 142,320 square feet of hotel space in two
connected buildings; 93,895 square feet in an approximately 80 -foot tall, six -story
building for the Marriott Residence Inn, and an approximately 60 -foot tall, four - story,
48,425 square foot building for the Fairfield Inn and Suites. The project site contains
the existing 110 -room (34,775 square feet) Santa Anita Inn hotel. A 47 -room portion of
this hotel will be demolished in this phase, and the four southern -most buildings (C -F,
22,050 square feet of hotel space) are proposed to remain in operation with 60 rooms
and a new lobby following the completion of Phase 1 (refer to the renderings on page A-
4.1 of the Specific Plan). Based on the approved Specific Plan, the 60 -room portion of
the Santa Anita Inn could remain open for 3 years following completion of Phase 1.
There will be 293 surface parking spaces for both new hotels and the Santa Anita Inn,
which is ample for these uses.
The proposed amendment to the Specific Plan simply requests the elimination of a
condition of approval, modification of a second condition of approval, and addition of a
condition of approval for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan related to phasing. No
other portions of the General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan, or Zone Change, are
impacted by this proposal. The conditions of approval requested to be changed are as
follows; text to be removed is shown in stFi :. Lr,.,r gh, new proposed text is shown
underlined and italicized. The full list of the conditions of approval can be found in the
attached Resolution No. 1914.
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1. The remodeling of the portion of the Santa Anita Inn remaining shall start immediately
fellewing before the construction of Phase 1 and shall include, without
limitation, a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes or alteration to
the building shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Services
Director or designee, and additional desi n enhancements to the building, lobby, or
parking area may be required. The commence_ ment of Phase 2 shall be permitted only
u on i the execution of a mutual! y binding development agreement between the
developer and the City that allows the City to provide for the orderly regulation of
condomnuim units within the Phase 2 hotel, or (ii) the City's prior adoption of an
Ordinance providing for the order! y regulation of condominium units within the Phase 2
hotel.
2. These conditions shall be deemed to be part of the Specific Plan and are fully
incorporated therein by this reference. Notwithstanding-any provisions Notwithstanding-an or inter retations
to the contrary, the Specific Plan shall remain subject to such amendment or termination
as may be adopted by the Citypursuant to its zoning authority.
The effect of these changes is to allow the remaining units of the Santa Anita Inn to
remain on site longer than the original approval. The original approval required the
remnant of the Santa Anita inn to be demolished within three years of the issuance of
the first Certificate of Occupancy for the first hotel in Phase 1. This was acceptable
because it was the Developer's intent to build Phase 2 within this timeframe. However,
since the approval, the City and the Developer have been working on a Development
Agreement to place operational regulations on the Phase 2 portion of the project.
Through this process, it has become apparent that planning and executing Phase 2 is
too difficult for the Developer at this time, and issues related to prevailing wage and
other concerns have hampered the Development Agreement process. As a result, the
Developer would like to simplify the project and focus on Phase 1 at this time. The
Developer believes that by eliminating the requirement that the remnant of the Santa
Anita Inn be demolished in three years, he will have the flexibility to effectively plan for
and execute both phases of the Specific Plan. Finally, a condition is proposed to be
added to incorporate all of the conditions of approval into the Specific Plan. While this is
inferred from the approval, the City Attorney recommends adding this condition along
with this amendment. It should be mentioned that the Development Services
Department, Planning Commission, or City Council can, at any time, bring forward an
amendment to the Specific Plan to modify and/or void Phase 2 of the Specific Plan or
any other element of the Plan,
There are no impacts of this request on the design, building orientation, or any other
feature of either of the Marriott hotels or the hotel condominium component. However,
as part of this request, the design of the remnant of the Santa Anita Inn is important.
The applicant has provided proposed elevations of the redesigned Santa Anita Inn
which include the remodeling of three existing hotel rooms into a redesigned lobby. The
lobby will be equipped with a new storefront on both sides, and new bulkhead and
glazing. A new canopy and signage above the lobby will provide a focal point for the
hotel and orient patrons as to the entrance. In addition, the Santa Anita Inn will be
provided with a new roof and new paint and color palette throughout as shown in the
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proposed elevations (Attachment 4). These improvements are the minimum needed to
improve the Santa Anita Inn into a viable standalone hotel once the Marriott hotels are
completed, however, condition 2 has been amended to require that the final design
must be approved by the Development Services Director and may include additional
changes to the building, lobby, or parking area.
FINDINGS
Section 9296.8 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Specific Plan
Amendment to be granted, it must be found that the following three findings of fact can
be made in an affirmative manner:
1. The proposed specific plan or specific plan amendment is consistent with the
General Plan, including the goals, objectives, policies, and action programs of
the City's General Plan.
Facts to Support the Finding: The subject site is identified in the General Plan
as an expansion of the Downtown area for future urban development. As a
result, the Specific Plan will provide for two new hotels and the first hotel
condominium in the City, which will be required to be subject to the City's
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirement. The proposed project will help
revitalize the Downtown area of Arcadia, as well as contribute positively to the
existing downtown setting. The Amendment does not change these facts, it
merely modifies the timing of phasing of the project. Therefore, the proposed
Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan.
2. The proposed specific plan or specific plan amendment will not adversely affect
the public health, safety and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
Facts to Support the Finding: The Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment analyzed all the potential
impacts, and all the project's impacts are less than significant or can be reduced
to less than significant level with the implementation of the recommended
mitigation measures. The Specific Plan Amendment does not impact any of the
mitigation measures for the project and an Addendum has been prepared that
memorializes this. Therefore, the proposed project would not be detrimental to
the public health and welfare. Instead, the proposed project will be a superior
"landmark" development that will provide an entry statement for the City.
3. The specific plan or proposed specific plan amendment is a desirable planning
tool to implement the provisions of the City's General Plan.
Facts to Support the Finding: This proposed project is to be built over time and
in two phases. Phasing involves many considerations; such as market demand,
and the availability of financing. A Specific Plan can address these particular
matters so that the hotels will be developed in a particular order. The intent of the
Specific Plan is to ensure that he proposed project is developed in the right
order, and by a set time table.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
Development Services Department prepared the attached Addendum to the approved
Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project (refer to
Attachment No. 6). The Addendum concludes that there are no new impacts created by
the project, no changed circumstances, and no need for any further environmental
review than that which was provided along with the original project. The project with
mitigation measures will have less- than - significant impacts for the following areas:
Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, Transportation/Traffic, and
Utilities and Service Systems. A detailed review is included in the original initial Study.
The City has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Monitoring and
Reporting Program (MMRP), which are also attached for reference.
PUBLIC NOTICEICOMMENTS
Public hearing notices for this item were mailed on August 28, 2014 to the property
owners and tenants of those properties that are located within 300 feet of the subject
property. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the public hearing notice was published in the Arcadia Weekly on August 28,
2014, and referenced the Addendum to the approved Mitigation Negative Declaration.
Staff did not receive any public comments on this project from residents.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department is recommending adoption of Resolution No.
1914, which recommends approval to the City Council of the Amendment to Specific
Plan No. SP 13 -02, and the adoption of an Addendum to the approved Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, subject to the following
changes to the conditions of approval:
1. The remodeling of the portion of the Santa Anita Inn remaining shall start immediately
before the construction of Phase 1 and shall include, without
limitation, a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes or alteration to
the building shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Services
Director or designee, and additional design enhancements to the building,--lobby, or
parking area may be required. The commencement of Phase 2 shall be permitted onnl
upon Oi the execution of a mutually binding development agreement between the
developer and the City_, that allows the City to provide for the orderly regulation of
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M IMP
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1. The remodeling of the portion of the Santa Anita Inn remaining shall start immediately
before the construction of Phase 1 and shall include, without
limitation, a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes or alteration to
the building shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Services
Director or designee, and additional design enhancements to the building,--lobby, or
parking area may be required. The commencement of Phase 2 shall be permitted onnl
upon Oi the execution of a mutually binding development agreement between the
developer and the City_, that allows the City to provide for the orderly regulation of
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condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel, or L the City's „prior adoption of an
Ordinance providing _ for the orderly regulation of condominium units within the Phase 2
hotel. _.
2. These conditions shall be deemed to be part of the Specific Plan and are full
incorporated therein by this reference. Notwithstanding an V provisions or interpretations
to the contrary, the Specific Plan shall remain subiect to such amendment or termination
as may be adopted by the City pursuant to its zoning authority.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission should consider the project proposal and staffs analysis and
recommendations, adopt Resolution No. 1914, and direct staff to convey the
Commission's recommendations and comments on the Amendment to Specific Plan
No. SP 13 -02 to the City Council for their consideration at a public hearing.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments
regarding this matter prior to the September 9, 2014 hearing, please contact Jason
Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director at (626) 574 -5414
or ikruckeberg@arcadiaCA.gov.
Attachments
Attachment No. 1: Resolution No. 1914
Attachment No. 2: August 12, 2014 Letter Requesting Specific Plan Amendment
Attachment No. 3: Relevant Excerpts of the approved Specific Plan, including site
plans showing Phase 1, landscape and parking plans showing
Phase 1, and elevations.
Attachment No. 4: Proposed Design for the remodeled remaining portion of the Santa
Anita Inn.
Attachment No. 5: Staff Report to City Council for original project, dated March 18,
2014
Attachment No. 6: Addendum to the Mitigated Negative Declaration for an
Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan, including the
original Mitigated Negative Declaration /Initial Study, and Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program
Attachment No. 7: Specific Plan Document (on CD)
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i ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 9, 2014
CALL TO ORDER — Chairman Falzone called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. in the
Arcadia City Council Chambers,
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
MOTION
PRESENT; Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to excuse
Commissioner Chiao from the meeting. With no objection, the motion was
approved.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS
None.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Homeowners' Association Appeal No. HOA 14 -01 and Oak Tree
Encroachment Permit Application No. THE 14 -43 with an Exemption from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the design and site layout for
a new 11,250 square -foot, two -story, single- family residence and an Oak Tree
Encroachment Permit to allow new landscaping, hardscape and garden wails
to encroach upon 13 oak trees at 1100 Fallen Leaf Road. This item was
continued from the July 22, 2014, meeting.
Appellants: Archie and Lois Miller
Applicant: Mur -Sol Development, LLC
Recommendation: Close the public hearing, acknowledge withdrawal of the
appeal.
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Associate Planner, Jordan Chamberlin, presented the staff report.
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Chairman Falzone re- opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to
speak in favor of this item. Mr. Robert Tong, project designer, representing the
owner, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to close the
public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin to
acknowledge the withdrawal of the appeal and approve the revised design and the
oak tree encroachment applications subject to the conditions in the staff report.
ROLL CALL_
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
2, Resolution No. 1910 -- Tentative Parcel Map No, TPM 14 -08 (72285), Multiple -
Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 14 -02, Oak Tree
Encroachment Permit No. THE 14 -02, and Oak Tree Removal Permit No.
TRH 14 -02 with an Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) to allow a three -unit residential condominium development at 138
California Street. This item was continued from the August 26, 2014, meeting.
Applicant: Mr. Jimmy Lee, T. J. Build
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1910
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item.
Associate Planner, Jordan Chamberlin, presented the staff report.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
in favor of this item. Mr. Jimmy Lee, the applicant and representative of the property
owner, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to close the
public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
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MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to find that
this project is exempt from CEQA and that the proposal satisfies all requisite findings,
and to conditionally approve the applications, and to adopt Resolution No. 1910.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
3. Resolution No. 1914 - Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan
(SP 13 -02) to modify conditions of approval for two new hotels and a hotel
condominium at 130 W. Huntington Dr.
Applicant: Mr. Andy Chang
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1914 and forward a recommendation
to the City Council.
Mr. Kasama briefly introduced the item
Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director, Jason Kruckeberg, presented
the staff report.
Chairman Falzone opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak
in favor of this item. Mr, Andy Chan, property owner and developer, responded.
Chairman Falzone asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this item.
There were none.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Chan, seconded by Commissioner Baerg, to close
the public hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved.
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to find that
this project is exempt from CEQA and that the proposal satisfies all requisite findings,
and to conditionally approve the application, and to adopt Resolution No, 1914.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
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CONSENT CALENDAR
4. Resolution No. 1911 — Denying Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 13 -02,
Architectural Design Review No. ADR 13 -03, and Tentative Parcel Map
No. TPM 13 -02 for a mixed use development at 57 Wheeler Avenue.
Recommendation: Adopt
Minutes of the August 26, 2014, Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
Recommended action: Approve
MOTION
It was moved by Commissioner Baerg, seconded by Commissioner Lin, to adopt
Resolution No. 1911 and to approve the minutes as presented.
ROLL CALL
AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Chan, Lin and Falzone
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Chiao
MATTERS FROM COUNCIL LIAISON
Councilman Tay was not present.
FROM PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
Nothing to report.
MATTERS FROM MODIFICATION COMMITTEE
Commissioner Lin reported that the Modification Committee meeting was cancelled.
MATTERS FROM STAFF INCLUDING UPCOMING AGENDA ITEMS
Mr. Kasama said that currently there are no items scheduled for the September 23 Planning
Commission meeting or for the Modification Committee meeting. He said that the City
Council will review the appeal on the sign application for the Church of the Good Shepherd at
the September 16 meeting and noted that the Taste of Arcadia will be held on September 22.
ADJOURNMENT
Chairman Falzone adjourned this meeting at 7:36 p.m. to September 23, 2014, at 7:00 p.m.
in the City Council Chambers located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia,
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
Chairman, Planning Commission
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RESOLUTION NO. 1914
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF
AN AMENDMENT TO THE SEABISCUIT PACIFICA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP
NO. 13 -02) TO MODIFY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR TWO NEW
HOTELS AND A HOTEL CONDOMINIUM AT 130 W. HUNTINGTON
DRIVE.
WHEREAS, in August 2013, Mr. Andy Chang submitted applications for General
Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -01, Specific Plan No. SP 13 -02, and Zone Change No.
13 -02 and draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica
Specific Plan development that consists of two new hotels (i.e. Marriott Residence and
Fairfield Inn & Suites) that totals 142,320 square feet of hotel space in two connected
buildings, with a total of 210 rooms, and a hotel condominium with 50 units at 130 W.
Huntington Drive ( "Project "); and
WHEREAS, on December 3, 2013, the Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SCH #2013121018) was circulated
for public review and comments for 30 -days from December 5, 2013 to January 13,
2014; and
WHEREAS, the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration concluded that the
implementation of the Project will have less- than - significant impacts with mitigation
measures for the following areas: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology
and Soils, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise,
Transportation/Traffic, and Utilities and Service Systems; and
WHEREAS, a lead agency approves a project requiring the implementation of
measures to mitigate or avoid significant effects on the environment; CEQA also
requires a lead agency to adopt a mitigation monitoring and reporting program to ensure
compliance with the mitigation measures during project implementation, and such a
mitigation monitoring and reporting program has been prepared for the Project (the
"Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program ") for consideration by the decision -maker
of the City of Arcadia as lead agency for the Project; and
WHEREAS, after a duly noticed public hearing on March 18, 2014 the City
Council approved General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -01, Specific Plan NO. SP 13-
02, and Zone Change No. 13 -02, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration with a Mitigation
Monitoring Reporting Program; and
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2014, Mr. Andy Chang submitted an amendment to
Specific Plan No. 13 -02 requesting a modification to the conditions of approval for the
project to modify the timing of the phases of the project; and
WHEREAS, an Addendum to the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration has
been prepared in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Community Development
Division in the attached report and Mitigated Negative Declaration is true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds, based upon the entire record:
a. That the proposed Specific Plan Amendment is consistent with the General
Plan as amended and the goals, objectives, polices and action programs of the City's
General Plan in that the Amendment will not change any of the characteristics of the
approved Specific Plan, but merely will modify the timing within which phases of the
project can be developed. The subject site is identified in the General Plan as an
expansion of the Downtown area for future urban development. As a result, the Specific
Plan will provide for two new hotels and the first hotel condominium in the City, which will
be required to be subject to the City's Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirement. The
proposed project will help revitalize the Downtown area of Arcadia, as well as contribute
positively to the existing downtown setting. The Amendment does not change these
facts, it merely modifies the timing of phasing of the project. Therefore, the proposed
Specific Plan is consistent with the General Plan.
b. That the proposed Specific Plan Amendment will not adversely affect the
public health, safety, and welfare. The Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration for
the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment analyzed all the potential impacts, and
all the project's impacts are less than significant or can be reduced to less than
significant level with the implementation of the recommended mitigation measures. The
Specific Plan Amendment does not impact any of the mitigation measures for the
project and an Addendum has been prepared that memorializes this. Therefore, the
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proposed project would not be detrimental to the public health and welfare. Instead, the
proposed project will be a superior "landmark" development that will provide an entry
statement for the City.
C. The specific plan amendment is a desirable planning tool to implement the
provisions of the City's General Plan. The proposed project is to be built over time and
in two phases. Phasing involves many considerations such as market demand and the
availability of financing. A Specific Plan can address these particular matters so that the
hotels will be developed in a particular order. The intent of the Specific Plan is to ensure
that he proposed project is developed in the right order, and by a set time table.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission
recommends to the City Council approval of the Amendment to Specific Plan No. SP
13 -02 to modify the Conditions of Approval for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan
development at 130 W. Huntington Drive, as shown in the attached "Exhibit A ".
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 9t" day of September, 2014.
ATTEST:
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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Chairman, Planning Commission
EXHIBIT A
REVISED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The remodeling of the portion of the Santa Anita Inn remaining shall start
immediately before the construction of Phase 1 and shall
include, without limitation, a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any
changes or alteration to the building shall be subject to review and approval by the
Development Services Director or designee, and additional desi n enhancements
to the buildinq lobby, or narking area maZ be required, The commencement of
Phase 2 shall be permitted only upon i the execution of a mutually binding
development agreement between the developer and the City that allows the City to
provide for the order! y regulation of condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel or
ii the City's prior adoption of an Ordinance providing for the orderly regulation of
condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel.
2. These conditions shall be deemed to be part of the S ecific Plan and are full
incorporated therein by this reference. Notwithstanding any provisions or
Interpretations to the contrag, the Specific Plan shall remain sub "ect to such
amendment or termination as may be adopted by the City ursuant to its zoning
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3. Each set of tandem parking spaces shall be assigned to a single unit unless a 24-
hour valet service or equivalent measure is implemented. Any changes or
alteration to the parking space assignment shall be subject to review and approval
by the Development Services Director or designee.
4. No architectural features, chimneys, vents, equipment, and other accessory
rooftop structures may be placed on top of the mansard roofs of the hotel
condominium tower. The maximum height of all elements is 95 feet.
5. A Tentative Tract Map must be filed with the City and approved prior to issuance of
a building permit for Phase 2 — the hotel condominium tower.
6. The Phase 2 component of the development will be a hotel use and may be a hotel
condominium tower. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) shall be required to be
remitted for the Phase 2 component. The TOT requirement, as well as restrictions
on how the units will be managed, rented, and sold, shall be written into the
Homeowners Association (HOA) Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC &Rs)
for each individual owner The individual property owner will not be able to stay
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indefinitely without paying the TOT. The owners shall rent their units by using the
on -site management company. In no circumstances shall the units be used for
permanent residences. The site is not suitable for permanent residency, does not
possess facilities for such, and the City's General Plan does not allow residential
uses at the location. The draft HOA CC &Rs shall be submitted for review and
approval by the City Attorney prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
any of the hotel condominium units and the CC &Rs shall notify prospective
purchasers of the transient nature of the use and that they are purchasing into a
commercial hotel development and not a residential development. If a
Development Agreement is approved for this project, the terms of the Development
Agreement shall govern on this issue.
7. In accordance with the City's Transportation Impact Fee Program, the applicant
shall pay its development impact fees, which will mitigate the project's contribution
to any cumulative impacts to the westbound I -210 intersection at Santa Anita
Avenue.
8. The design and construction of any and all traffic signals, signing, and striping
modifications or additions to accommodate the new entrance near the intersection
of Huntington Drive and Colorado Place shall be at the applicant's /property
owner's expense.
9. Damaged sections of the existing curb and gutter on Huntington Drive shall be
removed and replaced per City of Arcadia Standards.
10. The applicant /property owner shall provide a street dedication along westbound
Huntington Drive, to create a continuous 10' -0" parkway width.
11. The applicant/property owner shall provide signage to clearly mark the monument
roundabout as "One Way," and also provide signage to clearly mark the exits from
the condominium hotel site onto westbound and eastbound Huntington Drive(s) as
"Left Turn Only."
12. New sidewalk along eastbound Huntington Drive per City Standard shall be
constructed at the applicant's /property owner's expense. The property owner and
site superintendent shall coordinate with City Engineer and Public Works Services
Director for the protection and/or replacement of existing trees within the City's
rights -of -way.
13. The applicant/property owner shall prepare a Standard Urban Stormwater
Mitigation Plan ( SUSMP) for the proposed development, as prescribed by Los
Angeles Department of Public Works SUSMP Manual.
14. Prior to issuance of a building permit for each phase of the project, a detailed
landscaping and irrigation plan shall be prepared by the applicant/property owner
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for the project site. The proposed project shall comply with the requirements of the
City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance,
15. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities; occupancy limits;
building safety; fire prevention, detection and suppression; health code
compliance; emergency access, egress, and equipment; water supply and
facilities; sewer facilities; trash reduction and recycling requirements;
environmental regulation compliance, including National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) measures; and parking and site design shall be
complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Community
Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director.
Compliance with these requirements shall be determined by having fully detailed
construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing
City officials and employees.
16. The uses approved by these applications shall be operated and maintained in a
manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved;
and shall be subject to periodic inspections, after which the provisions of this
approval may be adjusted after due notice to address any adverse impacts to the
adjacent streets, rights -of -way, and/or the neighboring businesses, residents, or
properties.
17. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval shall be
grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could
result in the closing of the hotels and hotel condominium.
18. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and
its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials, officers, employees or agents
to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or conditional approval of the City
of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not
limited to any approval or conditional 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 officials, officers,
employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
19. Approval of GPA 14 -01, SP 13 -02, and ZC 14 -01 shall not be of effect unless on or
before 30 calendar days after City Council adopts the Resolution and Ordinance,
the property owner /applicant has executed and filed with the Community
Development Administrator an Acceptance Form available from the Development
Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of
approval.
Mitigation Measures as Conditions of Approval
The following conditions are found in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP). They are recorded here to facilitate review and implementation. More
information on the timing and responsible parties for these mitigation measures is
detailed in the MMRP.
20. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that all
project windows are glazed or otherwise treated to minimize glare on surrounding
roads and properties, to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director or
designee.
21. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the general contractor for the project shall
prepare and file a Dust Control Plan with the City that complies with SCQAMD
Rule 403 and requires the following during excavation and construction as
appropriate:
• Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturers'
specifications to all inactive construction areas (previously graded areas
inactive for 10 days or more).
• Water active sites at least twice daily (locations where grading is to occur will
be thoroughly watered prior to earthmoving).
• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials, or maintain at
least 2 feet of freeboard (vertical space between the top of the load and top of
the trailer) in accordance with the requirements of California Vehicle Code
(CVC) Section 23114.
• Pave construction access roads at least 100 feet onto the site from the main
road.
• Control traffic speeds within the property to 15 mph or less.
22. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project developer shall require by
contract specifications that contractors shall utilize California Air Resources Board
(CARE) Tier II Certified equipment or better during the rough /mass grading phase
for rubber -tired dozers and scrapers. Contract specifications shall be included in
the proposed project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City.
23. Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for each phase, the project
developer shall require by contract specifications that contractors shall place
construction equipment staging areas at least 200 feet away from sensitive receptors.
Contract specifications shall be included in the project construction documents, which
shall be reviewed by the City.
24. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each phase, the project developer
shall require by contract specifications that contractors shall utilize power poles or
clean -fuel generators for electrical construction equipment. Contract specifications
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shall be included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall be
reviewed by the City.
25. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase, the developer shall provide
an assessment of existing trees on the areas to be developed. This tree
assessment shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and identify any
existing large bushes or trees that can be relocated or preserved as part of the
new development project. The project landscaping plans shall attempt to preserve
existing mature trees onsite to the extent feasible, based on the tree assessment.
This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning
Division.
26. During project construction in either phase, the existing redwood trees along the
east side of the property shall be protected by being taped or roped off with
appropriate signage so construction equipment will not accidentally come in
contact with and damage or destroy any trees. The trees shall be sprayed with
water at the end of each day when substantial amounts of dust are generated
(e.g., during grading or demolition) to minimize damage from dust deposition. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
27. Construction in either phase should not occur during the local nesting season
(estimated February 1 to July 15). If any construction occurs during the nesting
season, a nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to
the issuance of a grading permit or removal of any large trees on the existing hotel
property. If the biologist determines that nesting birds are present, an area of 100
feet shall be marked off around the nest and no construction activity can occur in
that area during nesting activities. Grading and /or construction may resume in this
area when a qualified biologist has determined the nest is no longer occupied and
all juveniles have fledged. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of
the City Planning Services.
28. Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings on the site, the completed DPR 523A
and 523B forms and a cover memorandum shall be submitted to the City for filing to
officially document the historical assessment for the Santa Anita Inn. This measure shall
be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Services.
29. While there is no known historical significance as that term is defined under CEQA,
the applicant has proposed to install a plaque indicating the location of the former
Santa Anita Inn and its place in the history of the City of Arcadia. The size,
construction, and location of this plaque shall be up to the discretion of the City
Manager, in consultation with the Planning Services.
30. if cultural artifacts are discovered during project grading, work shall be halted in
that area until a qualified historian or archaeologist can be retained by the
developer to assess the significance of the find. The project cultural monitor shall
observe the remaining earthmoving activities at the project site consistent with
Public Resources Code Section 21083.2(b), (c), and (d). The monitor shall be
equipped to record and salvage cultural resources that may be unearthed during
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grading activities. The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert
grading equipment to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources.
31. if any resources of a prehistoric or Native American origin are discovered, the
appropriate Native American tribal representative will be contacted and invited to
observe the monitoring program for the duration of the grading phase at tribal
expense. Any Native American resources shall be evaluated in accordance with
the CEQA Guidelines and either reburied at the project site or curated at an
accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities have
ceased or the cultural monitor determines that monitoring is no longer necessary,
such activities shall be discontinued. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Planning Services.
32. If paleontological resources (fossils) are discovered during project grading, work
will be halted in that area until a qualified paleontologist can be retained to assess
the significance of the find. The project paleontologist shall monitor remaining
earthmoving activities at the project site and shall be equipped to record and
salvage fossil resources that may be unearthed during grading activities. The
paleontologist shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert grading equipment
to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources. Any fossils found shall
be evaluated in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and offered for curation at
an accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities have
ceased or the paleontologist determines that monitoring is no longer necessary,
monitoring activities shall be discontinued. This measure may be combined with
CUL -3 at the discretion of the City Planning Services.
33. In the event of an accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains,
California State Health and Safety Code § 7050.5 dictates that no further
disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary findings
as to origin and disposition pursuant to CEQA regulations and PRC § 5097.98. If
human remains are found, the LA County Coroner's office shall be contacted to
determine if the remains are recent or of Native American significance. Prior to
issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall include a note to this effect on the
grading plans for the project.
34. To ensure reductions below the expected "Business As Usual" (BAU) scenario, the
project will implement a variety of measures that will reduce its greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. To the extent feasible, and to the satisfaction of the City of
Arcadia (City), the following measures will be incorporated into the design and
construction of the SP -SP project prior to the issuance of building permits:
Construction and Building Materials
• Recycle /reuse at least 50 percent of the demolished and /or grubbed
construction materials (including, but not limited to, soil, vegetation,
concrete, lumber, metal, and cardboard).
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• Use "Green Building Materials," such as those materials that are resource -
efficient and are recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly
way, for at least 10 percent of the project.
Energy Efficiency Measures
• Design all project buildings to exceed the 2013 California Building Code's
(CBC) Title 24 energy standard by 10 percent, including, but not limited to,
any combination of the following:
• Design buildings to accommodate future solar installations as appropriate.
• Limit air leakage through the structure or within the heating and cooling
distribution system to minimize energy consumption.
• Incorporate ENERGY STAR or better rated windows, space heating and
cooling equipment, light fixtures, appliances, or other applicable electrical
equipment.
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems. Use daylight as an
integral part of the lighting systems in buildings.
• Install light- colored roofs and pavement materials where possible.
• Install energy - efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances and
equipment, and control systems.
• Install solar lights or light- emitting diodes (LEDs) for outdoor lighting or
outdoor lighting that meets the 2013 California Building and Energy Code.
Water Conservation and Efficiency Measures
Devise a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project
and its location consistent with the City's Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance
(WELO). The strategy may include the following, plus other innovative measures
that may be appropriate:
• Create water - efficient landscapes within the development.
• Install water - efficient irrigation systems and devices, such as soil moisture -
based irrigation controls.
• Design buildings to be water - efficient. Install water - efficient fixtures and
appliances, including low -flow faucets, dual -flush toilets, and waterless
urinals.
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• Restrict watering methods (e.g., prohibit systems that apply water to
nonvegetated surfaces) and control runoff.
Solid Waste Measures
To facilitate and encourage recycling to reduce landfill- associated emissions,
among others, the project will provide trash enclosures that include additional
enclosed area(s) for collection of recyclable materials. The recycling collection
area(s) will be located within, near, or adjacent to each trash and rubbish disposal
area. The recycling collection area will be a minimum of 50 percent of the area
provided for the trash /rubbish enclosure(s) or as approved by the City's Public
Works Services Department. Provide employee education on waste reduction and
available recycling services.
Transportation Measures
To facilitate and encourage non - motorized transportation, bicycle racks shall be
provided in convenient locations to facilitate bicycle access to the project area. The
bicycle racks shall be shown on project landscaping and improvement plans
submitted for Planning Services approval and shall be installed in accordance with
those plans.
Provide pedestrian walkways and connectivity throughout the project
Fund or participate in some type of shuttle service for hotel guests to access the
City's downtown Gold Line Station.
35. Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings or associated structures, a
qualified contractor shall be retained to survey structures proposed for demolition
to determine if asbestos- containing materials (ACMs) and/or lead -based paint
(LBP) are present. If ACMs and /or LBP are present, prior to commencement of
general demolition, these materials shall be removed and transported to an
appropriate landfill by a licensed contractor. This measure shall be implemented to
the satisfaction of the City Building Services including written documentation of the
disposal of any ACMs or LBP in conformance with ail applicable regulations.
36. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall file a Notice of Intent
(NOI) with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to be covered
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Permit for discharge of storm water associated with construction
activities. The project developer shall submit to the City the Waste Discharge
Identification Number issued by the State Water Quality Control Board (SWQCB)
as proof that the project's NOi is to be covered by the General Construction Permit
has been filed with the SWQCB. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
37. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit to the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board ( RWQCB) and receive approval for
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a project - specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP
shall include a surface water control plan and erosion control plan citing specific
measures to control on -site and off -site erosion during the entire grading and
construction period. In addition, the SWPPP shall emphasize structural and
nonstructural best management practices (BMPs) to control sediment and non -
visible discharges from the site. BMPs to be implemented may include (but shall
not be limited to) the following:
• Potential sediment discharges from the site may be controlled by the
following: sandbags, silt fences, straw wattles, fiber rolls, a temporary debris
basin (if deemed necessary), and other discharge control devices. The
construction and condition of the BMPs are to be periodically inspected by
the RWQCB during construction, and repairs would be made as required.
• Area drains within the construction area must be provided with inlet
protection. Minimum standards are sandbag barriers, or two layers of
sandbags with filter fabric over the grate, properly designed standpipes, or
other measures as appropriate.
• Materials that have the potential to contribute non - visible pollutants to
stormwater must not be placed in drainage ways and must be placed in
temporary storage containment areas.
• All loose soil, silt, clay, sand, debris, and other earthen material shall be
controlled to eliminate discharge from the site. Temporary soil stabilization
measures to be considered include: covering disturbed areas with mulch,
temporary seeding, soil stabilizing binders, fiber rolls or blankets, temporary
vegetation, and permanent seeding. Stockpiles shall be surrounded by silt
fences and covered with plastic tarps.
• Implement good housekeeping practices such as creating a waste collection
area, putting lids on waste and material containers, and cleaning up spills
immediately.
• The SWPPP shall include inspection forms for routine monitoring of the site
during the construction phase.
• Additional required BMPs and erosion control measures shall be
documented in the SWPPP.
• The SWPPP would be kept on site for the duration of project construction
and shall be available to the local Regional Water Quality Control Board for
inspection at any time.
The developer and/or construction contractor shall be responsible for performing
and documenting the application of BMPs identified in the project - specific SWPPP.
Regular inspections shall be performed on sediment control measures called for in
the SWPPP. Monthly reports shall be maintained and available for City inspection.
An inspection log shall be maintained for the project and shall be available at the
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site for review by the City and the Regional Water Quality Control Board as
appropriate.
38. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a site- specific Standard Urban Stormwater
Management Plan ( SUSMP) shall be submitted to the City Planning Division for
review and approval. The SUSMP shall specifically identify the long -term site
design, source control, and treatment control BMPs that shall be used on site to
control pollutant runoff and to reduce impacts to water quality to the maximum
extent practicable. At a minimum, the SUSMP shall identify and the site developer
shall implement the following site design, source control, and treatment control
BMPs as appropriate:
Site Design BMPs
• Minimize urban runoff by maximizing permeable areas and minimizing
impermeable areas (recommended minimum 25 percent of site to be
permeable).
• Incorporate landscaped buffer areas between sidewalks and streets.
• Maximize canopy interception and water conservation by planting native
or drought - tolerant trees and large shrubs wherever possible.
• Where soil conditions are suitable, use perforated pipe or gravel filtration
pits for low flow infiltration.
• Construct onsite ponding areas or retention facilities to increase
opportunities for infiltration consistent with vector control objectives.
• Construct streets, sidewalks and parking lot aisles to the minimum widths
necessary, provided that public safety and a walkable environment for
pedestrians are not compromised.
• Direct runoff from impervious areas to treatment control BMPs such as
landscaping /bioretention areas.
Source Control BMPs
Source control BMPs are implemented to eliminate the presence of pollutants
through prevention. Such measures can be both non- structural and structural:
Non - Structural Source Control BMPs
• Education for property owners, tenants, occupants, and employees.
• Activity restrictions.
• Irrigation system and landscape maintenance to minimize water runoff.
• Common area litter control.
• Regular mechanical sweeping of private streets and parking lots.
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• Regular drainage facility inspection and maintenance.
Structural Source Control BMPs
• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) stenciling and signage at
stormdown drains.
• Properly design trash storage areas and any outdoor material storage
areas.
Treatment Control BMPs
Treatment control BMPs supplement the pollution prevention and source control
measures by treating the water to remove pollutants before it is released from the
project site. The treatment control BMP strategy for the project is to select Low Impact
Development (LID) BMPs that promote infiltration and evapotranspiration, including the
construction of infiltration basins, bioretention facilities, and extended detention basins.
Where infiltration BMPs are not appropriate, bioretention and /or biotreatment BMPs
(including extended detention basins, bioswales, and constructed wetlands) that provide
opportunity for evapotranspiration and incidental infiltration may be utilized. Harvest and
use BMPs (e.g., storage pods) may be used as a treatment control BMP to store runoff
for later non - potable uses.
39. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for each phase of the project, the
developer shall prepare a Construction Noise Control Plan and will submit the plan
to the City for review and approval. The plan shall include but will not be limited to
the following:
• During all project site excavation and grading, contractors shall equip all
construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and
maintained mufflers consistent with manufacturers' standards.
• The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so
that emitted noise is directed away from the closest sensitive receptor to the
project site (i.e., the Salvation Army facility at the southwest corner of the
site).
• The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will
create the greatest distance between construction- related noise sources
and the closest noise - sensitive receptor to the project site (i.e., the Salvation
Army facility at the southwest corner of the site) during all project
construction.
• During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall limit all
construction - related activities that would result in high noise levels to
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays.
No construction shall be permitted on Sundays or any of the holidays listed
in AMC Section 4261.
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• Prior to the start of Phase 2 grading, the developer shall install a wooden
noise barrier along the common boundary of the project and the Salvation
Army rehab facility at the southwest corner of the project site. This barrier
shall be removed upon completion of Phase 2 construction.
40. Prior to the issuance of building permits for each phase, the developer shall
demonstrate that all buildings shall have air - conditioning to minimize noise impacts
on hotel rooms along West and East Huntington Drives.
41. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits for the Phase 2 hotel condominium
building, the developer shall install a filled -cell concrete block wall along the
common boundary with the Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest corner of
the project site. In lieu of the temporary construction wall outlined in condition no.
39, the developer may install this permanent wall "early" (i.e., prior to issuance of
occupancy permits for Phase 1) which would eliminate the need for that portion of
condition no. 39. .
42. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer
shall be responsible for installing an additional signal phase to accommodate
northbound movements exiting the shared hotel driveway and southbound
movements entering the hotel driveway. The developer will also change the
number one lane to a shared through and left turn lane to access the driveway for
the hotels and modify the signal to account for the added phases and lanes. These
changes shall be made to the satisfaction of and in coordination with the City traffic
engineer.
43. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either of the hotels or the hotel
condominiums, the developer shall install bike racks and provide showers and
locker rooms for employees who wish to ride bicycles to work. Bike racks shall also
be installed for project guests in appropriate locations. An appropriate number of
bike racks as determined by the City of Arcadia shall be located near each building
to serve the anticipated number of employees and guests. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
44. Prior to issuance of building permits for either Phase 1 or Phase 2, the project
plans shall be circulated to Foothill Transit (FT) and the Metropolitan Transit
Authority (MTA) to determine if there is a need for a bus stop on the south side of
Colorado Place in front of the project site (e.g., for either FT Route 187 or MTA
routes 78, 79, or 378). If either agency determines a need for such a stop, the
developer shall install a bus stop to agency specifications prior to issuance of
occupancy permits for the affected phase of development. This measure shall be
implemented for each phase to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
45. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer
shall demonstrate that the main hotel entrance for Phase 1 has a circular drive with
signage to allow only one way circulation (counter - clockwise) to provide adequate
vehicle queuing lanes for exiting at the traffic signal. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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46. Prior to issuance of a building permit for either hotel, the developer shall retain a
qualified licensed civil engineer to conduct a sewer study to evaluate before and
after conditions of the project on the City's existing sewer system (both lateral and
main lines). This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Public Works Services Department and the County Sanitation Districts of Los
Angeles County as appropriate.
47. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall make
a fair share contribution to the City to help fund upgrading of the existing sewer in
West Huntington Drive included in the City's 2014 -15 Capital Improvement Project
Plan budget, based on the results of the sewer study outlined in Mitigation
Measure UTL-1. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and/or the City Public Works Services Department as appropriate.
48. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall also
make a fair share contribution to the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles
County for any trunk line improvements required to serve the project based on the
results of the sewer study. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction
of the City Public Works Services Department in consultation with the County
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as appropriate.
49. In accordance with the City's Transportation Fee Program, the applicant shall pay
its development impact fees which will mitigate any cumulative impacts in the
future at the westbound 1 -201 intersection at Santa Anita Avenue,
50. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall make
a fair share contribution to fund project - related portions of any improvements
needed to provide adequate electrical service to the project. This measure shall
be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Public Works Services Department in
consultation with Southern California Edison.
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DATE: March 18, 2014
STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director
Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Lisa L. Flores, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 14 -01, SPECIFIC PLAN NO.
SP 13 -02, AND ZONE CHANGE NO_ ZC 14 -01 WITH A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE SEABISCUIT PACIFICA
SPECIFIC PLAN FOR TWO NEW HOTELS AND A HOTEL
CONDOMINIUM AT 130 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 7013 Conditionally
Approving the project, thereby approving the Art Deco architectural
style for the two new hotels and the Mitigated Negative Declaration,
and Introduce Ordinance Nos. 2314 and 2315
SUMMARY
The applicant, Mr. Andy Chang, has submitted applications for Specific Plan No. SP 13-
02 (Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan), General Plan Amendment No, GPA 14 -01, and
Zone Change No. ZC 14-01 for the development of two hotels (Marriott Residence Inn
and Fairfield Inn & Suites) that total 142,320 square feet of hotel space in two
connected buildings, with a total of 210 rooms, and a third hotel which will be described
as a hotel condominium tower with 50 units — see the attached site plan. The project
site at 130 W. Huntington Drive consists of one parcel with an approximate area of
249,599 square feet (5.73 acres).
The proposed project requires approval of the following applications and documents:
• A General Plan Amendment to revise the Downtown Overlay of 1.0 FAR in the
General Plan Commercial Land Use Designation to a Downtown Overlay with a
1.03 FAR
A Specific Plan to develop the 5.73 -acre site with two hotels (a total of 210
rooms) and a hotel condominium with 50 units
• A Zone Change and Zoning Map Amendment to revise the zoning from C -2 with
Downtown and H -8 Height Overlays to SP -SP (Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan)
with a 1.03 FAR
GPA 14 -01, SP 13 -02, and ZC 14-01
130 W. Huntington Drive
March 18, 2014
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A Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)
BACKGROUND
The Santa Anita Inn, formerly the Flamingo Hotel and the Ramada Inn, is a two -story
hotel comprised of six buildings with 110 rooms (34,775 square feet) that was originally
constructed in 1955 and remodeled in 1985. The property also includes a rose garden
with a fountain, many mature trees, and a gated pool area. While named, "The Santa
Anita Inn" since 1988, the hotel does not have any particular association with the
racetrack. A cultural resource study was prepared for this project site and there were
no significant resources found.
In 2010, as part of the General Plan Update, a Downtown Overlay was added to the C -2
zoning and H -8 Height Overlay of the subject property that increased the floor area ratio
(FAR) from 0.5 to 1.0. The height overlay of H8 allows up to eight (8) stories and 95
feet in height.
A public hearing for this proposed project was initially scheduled for the January 28,
2014, Planning Commission meeting. But, due to a request by Caltrans for additional
traffic analyses, the hearing was continued to the February 25, 2014, meeting. This
proposal was presented to the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on
February 25, 2014, for the consideration and recommendation to the City Council. At
this meeting, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1897 with a 3 -2 vote to
recommend denial of the project for the following reasons:
The project would have profound effect on the character of the city and its
reputation as a Community of Homes.
The project was over - ambitious for the site and should be scaled back (although
the overall sentiment was favorable to the project).
• There was not a supportable need to deviate from the Code to allow 8 feet of
additional height for architectural features, equipment, and other rooftop
structures on the hotel condominium.
• Concerns with the parking modification.
A copy of the Planning Commission minutes and the Executive Summary have been
provided (refer to Attachment No. 1). Since that meeting, the applicant chose to revise
the project based on the Planning Commission's concerns and comments and made the
following changes to the project (refer to Attachment No. 2):
1. Reduced the overall height of the hotel condominium tower to meet the maximum
height of 95 feet allowed by the H -8 height overlay. This eliminates the need for
a height modification of 98 feet and an additional 8 feet in height for an overall
height of 106 feet for architectural features, chimneys, vents, and other
accessory rooftop structures, and,
GPA 14 -01, SP 13 -02, and ZC 14 -01
130 W. Huntington Drive
March 18, 2014
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2. Modified the site and landscape plan to provide 15 additional parking spaces at
the completion of Phase 2. The final parking count will be 352 parking spaces in
lieu of 377 spaces required for the three hotels.
DISCUSSION
The proposed project involves the construction of 257,589 square feet of lodging with
142,320 square feet of "dual" (connected) hotel space in two buildings, and 115,269
square feet of hotel condominiums in 50 units on 5.73 (249,599 square feet) acres of
land. The project will be completed in two phases, as proposed in the Table 1 below:
Table 1
During Phase 1, a portion of the existing Santa Anita Inn hotel will be demolished, and
63 units will remain in operation until the start of Phase 2. The second phase is a 50-
unit hotel condominium that will have eight (8) floors and include nine (9) two -story
townhomes, 36 one -floor condominiums, five (5) penthouses, and one level of
subterranean parking. The phasing of the various components of the project is
discussed in more detail later in this staff report and in the Specific Plan (refer to
Attachment No. 3).
This proposed hotel development combines two Marriott brands, Residence Inn and
Fairfield Inn & Suites, with shared amenities, event and meeting space totaling 3,160
square feet, a 1,200 square -foot house - keeping facility, and an outdoor recreational
area with a swimming pool. Each hotel will have its own lobby and breakfast area with
an associated kitchen facility (for hotel guests only). The Residence Inn is an extended -
stay, all -suite hotel that offers studios and one- and two- bedroom suites, each with a
kitchenette. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is comprised of hotel suites with separate
living /working spaces and sleeping areas. These units do not include kitchenettes, but
the hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast and a 2417 convenience store in the
lobby area.
The proposed 50 unit hotel condominium building is considered as a type of lodging.
The units would be used like "time shares" or for other temporary (short-term) or
seasonal (limited) occupancies. These units are intended for and will be marketed
directly to racetrack- related guests and staff, as well as overseas investors. These units
are not intended to support full -time occupants. The pre - selected buyers of these units
will have a need to only make short seasonal stays and rent out their units for the
majority the time as part of a hotel booking pool. The units will also be subject to
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) like a typical hotel. The TOT requirement will be written
Project Summary
Phase 1
Building
No. of
Rooms /Units
No, of Floors
Gross
Square Feet
Marriott Residence Inn
121
6
93,985 sq. ft.
Fairfield Inn & Suites
89
4
48,425 sq. ft.
Existing Santa Anita Inn
Phase 1 Only)
63
2
22,050 sq. ft.
'total Phase 1
273
164,460 sq. ft.
Phase 2
Hotel Condominium
50
8
115,269 sq. ft.
Total Rooms and Units
260
257,679 sq. ft.
During Phase 1, a portion of the existing Santa Anita Inn hotel will be demolished, and
63 units will remain in operation until the start of Phase 2. The second phase is a 50-
unit hotel condominium that will have eight (8) floors and include nine (9) two -story
townhomes, 36 one -floor condominiums, five (5) penthouses, and one level of
subterranean parking. The phasing of the various components of the project is
discussed in more detail later in this staff report and in the Specific Plan (refer to
Attachment No. 3).
This proposed hotel development combines two Marriott brands, Residence Inn and
Fairfield Inn & Suites, with shared amenities, event and meeting space totaling 3,160
square feet, a 1,200 square -foot house - keeping facility, and an outdoor recreational
area with a swimming pool. Each hotel will have its own lobby and breakfast area with
an associated kitchen facility (for hotel guests only). The Residence Inn is an extended -
stay, all -suite hotel that offers studios and one- and two- bedroom suites, each with a
kitchenette. The Fairfield Inn & Suites is comprised of hotel suites with separate
living /working spaces and sleeping areas. These units do not include kitchenettes, but
the hotel offers a complimentary hot breakfast and a 2417 convenience store in the
lobby area.
The proposed 50 unit hotel condominium building is considered as a type of lodging.
The units would be used like "time shares" or for other temporary (short-term) or
seasonal (limited) occupancies. These units are intended for and will be marketed
directly to racetrack- related guests and staff, as well as overseas investors. These units
are not intended to support full -time occupants. The pre - selected buyers of these units
will have a need to only make short seasonal stays and rent out their units for the
majority the time as part of a hotel booking pool. The units will also be subject to
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) like a typical hotel. The TOT requirement will be written
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into the Homeowners Association (HOA) Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions
(CC &Rs) for each individual owner to pay through a management company_ The
individual property owner will not be able to stay indefinitely without paying the TOT.
The owners must rent their units by using the on -site management company. Therefore,
the hotel condominium is consistent with the allowable use (i.e. lodging) under the
General Plan "Commercial" land use designation. However, the proposal exceeds the
1.0 floor area ratio (FAR) limit by 0.03 or 7,990 square feet.
The proposed project requires approval of the following applications:
• A General Plan Amendment to revise the Downtown Overlay (1.0 FAR) in the
General Plan Commercial Land Use Designation to a Downtown Overlay with a
1.03 FAR for this site.
• A Specific Plan to develop the 5.73 -acre site with two hotels (a total of 210
rooms) and a hotel condominium tower with 50 units.
• A Zone Change and Amendment to the Zoning Map to revise the zoning from C-
2 with Downtown and Height Overlays to SP -SP (Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific
Plan) with a Downtown Overlay of 1.03 FAR.
• A Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with CEQA.
A Specific Plan is required for the timing of the two phases and the project's overall size
and particular design. At the request of the City Council, a Development Agreement is
currently being negotiated between the applicant and the City, and this agreement will
provide further detail on the timing of the construction of each phase, the operational
restrictions on the condominium hotel portion of the project, and the method of paying
TOT. The Development Agreement will be presented to the Planning Commission and
City Council following the consideration of the entitlements.
The following are summaries of each of the required entitlements, excepting the
Development Agreement, for the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica hotel development.
A. General Plan Amendment
The site currently allows a 1.0 floor area ratio (FAR) for up to 249,599 square feet of
commercial development. The applicant is requesting an amendment for a 1.03 FAR for
an additional 7,990 square feet of additional hotel space for a total development of
257,589 square feet. The proposed 1.03 FAR does not include a portion of the Santa
Anita Inn hotel that is proposed to remain in operation following Phase 1 but will be
removed prior to the construction of Phase 2.
The proposed project was taken to the City Council in concept several times in a Study
Session format and the Council agreed that a multi -hotel development on this site would
be acceptable, but that the phasing of the development would have to be adequately
addressed through the Specific Plan.
The site has an H -8 height overlay and a 1.0 FAR to accommodate a "landmark" project
directly across from a main entrance to the racetrack. Such a "landmark" project is to
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provide a visual focus and entry statement, but is not to detract from the visual qualities
of the immediate neighborhood or impose upon any residential neighborhoods near the
project site.
California law also requires a Specific Plan to be consistent with the General Plan. The
proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan and the General Plan are complementary
and consistent on more than 100 General Plan goals and policies (refer to Appendix B
of the Specific Plan). For this reason, the increase in the FAR for this project is
appropriate.
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Overlay on the site.
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The purpose of the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (SP -SP) is to define the
range of permitted uses, the development regulations, the design guidelines, and the
phasing for the development of the project site. The SP -SP proposes to construct three
hotels, a Marriott Residence Inn, a Fairfield Inn and Suites, and a third hotel (proposed
to be hotel condominium), as previously described. The proposed hotels are expected
to support patrons and employees of the Santa Anita Park racetrack on a regular basis,
as well as general and business - related guests. These lodging uses are consistent with
the goals of the General Plan for general commercial uses located in the Downtown
area near the Santa Anita Park racetrack. Implementation of the Specific Plan will
accomplish the following objectives:
Provide high quality development consistent with the City's General Plan and in
conformance with municipal standards, codes, and policies;
• Provide uses that will compliment and support the Santa Anita Park racetrack,
other important regional facilities in the City, and the adjacent Downtown area;
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Minimize the potential for environmental impacts;
Augment the City's economic base by increasing tax - generating commercial
uses within the City; and
Create employment- generating opportunities for the citizens of the City and
surrounding communities.
Standards within the Specific Plan include the phasing of the project; building height;
access; architectural design guidelines for the improvements, landscaping, fences and
walls; architecture; phasing of parking areas; signs; outdoor equipment; screening of
ancillary facilities; and methodology for interpretations of the provisions. Future
discretionary approvals for this site will be subject to procedures, findings, and
provisions described in the Specific Plan. The proposed Specific Plan development
standards match most of the development standards of the C -2 zoning of the site, with
the following modifications:
A total of 352 parking spaces in lieu of 377 spaces required for the three hotels.
2. The Specific Plan will supplant the requirements for a Conditional Use Permit
and Architectural Design Review that is required in a General Commercial (C -2)
zone for hotels.
The applicant has proposed to develop the project in two phases due to market demand
and the availability of financing. There are specific requirements and deadlines in the
Specific Plan for the hotels to be developed in a particular order, when the existing
Santa Anita Inn shall be demolished, and when the hotel condominium is to be
developed. It also sets forth the development plans and design, including the requested
modifications from the underlying C -2 zoning and the Downtown and H -8 height
overlays.
Development Phasing
Phase 1 is to be completed by 2016 and will include the following: a total of 142,320
square feet of hotel space in two connected buildings; 93,895 square feet in an
approximately 80 -foot tall, six -story building for the Marriott Residence Inn, and an
approximately 60 -foot tall, four -story, 48,425 square foot building for the Fairfield Inn
and Suites. The project site contains the existing 190 -room (34,775 square feet) Santa
Anita Inn hotel. A 47 -room portion of this hotel will be demolished in this phase, and the
four southernmost buildings (buildings C -F, 22,050 square feet of hotel space) are
proposed to remain in operation with 63 rooms following the completion of Phase 1
(refer to the renderings on page A -4.1 of the Specific Plan)_ Based on the proposal, the
63 -room portion of the Santa Anita Inn could remain open for 3 years following
completion of Phase 1. There will be 293 surface parking spaces for both new hotels
and the Santa Anita Inn. According to the applicant, there will also be a financial benefit
to the City to keep a portion of the Santa Anita Inn in operation since the City could
continue to receive hotel tax revenue from those units.
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Phase 9 - Building Architecture
An initial conceptual design of the project was presented to the City Council last year,
and the Council felt the design appeared "generic" and indicated that the design should
be iconic and representative of Arcadia and the Santa Anita Park racetrack. The
Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites are Marriott products that are subject to their
corporate design guidelines. However, the applicant's architect has been able to
customize the designs. The applicant is proposing two different architectural styles for
consideration.
Option 1 (preferred option) — Inspired by Art Deco (refer to Exhibit A) - Art
Deco was a prominent style of architecture around Los Angeles during the 1920s
and 1930s.. Art Deco is the style of the Santa Anita Park grandstand and may
still be found in some of the most iconic buildings throughout Los Angeles.
The Art Deco design of the two hotels draws inspiration directly from the Santa
Anita Park grandstand. Strong vertical and horizontal lines and forms create
depth and distinctive planes with a repeated pattern of rectilinear forms to
enhance the verticality of the building. The variation in horizontal setbacks
creates a pattern of shadows against a varied palette of colors and materials.
Two vertical spires flanking the Residence Inn pay homage to the racetrack.
Exterior spot lighting of the buildings will highlight the two hotels by creating a
dramatic night scene.
Option 2 - Contemporary & Modern (refer to Exhibit B) — This design style is
contemporary with bold and distinctive lines and forms. Strong horizontal lines
are balanced with strong vertical elements. Ample variations in the height of the
vertical features create an interesting profile, and variation in the horizontal
setbacks creates structural and shadow patterns. The proposed materials
include stone veneer, stucco, and tinted windows in two distinctive colors.
Council Action: It is recommended that City Council select design Option 1, which has
more architectural interest, relates better to its surroundings, and would be compatible
with the style of the hotel condominium tower.
Phase 2 is to include demolition of any remaining portion of the Santa Anita Inn and
removal of 85 surface parking spaces for the construction of the eight -story, 95 -foot tall,
115,269 square -foot hotel (hotel condominium) tower with a 52 -space subterranean
parking structure and a surface parking lot with 77 spaces. The hotel condominium will
have nine townhomes, 36 condominium units, and five penthouses. Based on the
revised plans, the tower will have a maximum building height of 95 feet as allowed by
the H -8 height overlay. The site will have a total of 352 parking spaces after the
completion of Phase 2.
The proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan allows for Phase 2 to start immediately
after Phase 1 is completed. The timeline is based on the pre -sale success of the hotel
condominium units. According to the applicant, at least 50% of the units must be pre -
sold in order for a loan to be secured for the construction of Phase 2. The dual hotels
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and the hotel condominium are expected to generate a need for 85 new full -time
equivalent employees at build out.
Phase 2 — Building Architecture and Height
The architectural design of the hotel condominiums is inspired by French Normandy
architecture. Some of the attributes that lend to this style include pilasters, an
accentuated chimney clad with stone veneer, as well as pronounced trim and
strategically placed cornices. The building will also have varied forms and profiles with
an interesting skyline profile. The facade of the building is adorned with many different
forms such as cylindrical corner pieces, and curvilinear balconies with decorative
wrought -iron railing. The specific style of architecture was chosen because of its
traditional and elegant appearance, which would complement the racetrack and the
surrounding community. However, the aesthetics and architectural features can be
modified in a collaborative effort between the City and design team. Such changes may
include enhancing the front entries to the hotels and hotel condominium, reducing the
amount of stone veneer on the walls of the hotel condominium tower, lowering the
height of the windows, increasing the roof pitch on the condominium tower, and
reducing the breadth and height of the porte cochere,
Phased Parking Lot
The existing surface parking lot has 194 parking spaces with access off of West
Huntington Drive. The primary access point for the new hotels will be near the junction
of Colorado Place and West Huntington Drive. Primary access to the hotel
condominium tower will also be off of West Huntington Drive. A driveway off of East
Huntington Drive will serve as a secondary/emergency access point for both the hotel
condominium and the two new hotels.
During construction of Phase 1, a portion of the Santa Anita Inn is proposed to remain
open — four buildings with 63 rooms. There will be 85 surface parking spaces to
accommodate guests, and access will be off of East and West Huntington Drive. Once
Phase 1 is completed, the parking lots will have a total of 293 parking spaces; 208
spaces for the two new hotels and 85 spaces for the Santa Anita Inn, Phase 2 will
remove the remaining Santa Anita Inn and the 85 parking spaces to make way for the
hotel condominiums and associated parking, with a total of 352 parking spaces in lieu of
377 spaces at the completion of Phase 2. The City's right -of -way dedication along
Huntington Drive will require the elimination of three (3) parking spaces.
The parking requirement for this project is subject to the development standards of the
Specific Plan, but according to the requirements in the height overlay, the two hotels at
the completion of Phase 2 should be parked at 1.2 parking space per guest room
totaling 252 parking spaces. The applicant is requesting that the two hotels only provide
227 parking spaces, which is 1.08 parking spaces per room or approximately an 10%
reduction from the Code requirement of 1.2 parking spaces per room. The applicant
projects that the hotel occupancy would stabilize after several years at an average of
72% occupancy. In addition, due to the proximity of the facility to the future Gold Line
Station, parking demands for staff and guests will be somewhat lessened. The City
Engineer agreed that the proposed parking ratio of 1.08 is acceptable. Most of the other
hotels in the City were approved with a parking modification to allow less than 1.2
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spaces per guest room, and none have demonstrated any parking deficiencies. For
example, the Hilton Garden Inn was approved with 1.0 parking space per guest room in
lieu of 1.2 spaces, and the Marriott Courtyard was approved at 1.08 spaces per guest
room including 11 compact spaces. It would actually be less than 1.0 space per guest
room if those compact spaces were converted to standard parking spaces. The
Embassy Suites was parked to Code at 1.2 spaces per guest room with an additional 38
spaces to accommodate the banquet facilities since it is a full service hotel that has a
lounge, full service restaurant, and a meeting /banquet room that is 7,500 square feet,
twice as large as the proposed meeting rooms at the new hotels. Of those 38 parking
spaces, 29 were approved as compact spaces. The proposed ratio of 1.08 parking
space per guest room is in line with the similar hotels in the City.
In Phase 2, the applicant will remove the existing 85 parking spaces of the Santa Anita
Inn, and provide 73 new surface parking spaces and 52 parking spaces within a
subterranean parking garage. The hotel condominium will be parked at two parking
spaces for each unit, and one guest space for every two units. Each unit will have one
covered parking space in the garage and one surface parking space, and all the guest
spaces will be located in the parking lot areas. The applicant is proposing that 12 of the
parking spaces in the garage be in a tandem configuration rather than side by side
(refer to the Parking Plan on page A -3.1 of the Specific Plan). The problem with tandem
parking is that someone is usually boxed in, and this will discourage the use of those
parking spaces especially if the spaces might be used by different owners. Tandem
parking works only when both parking spaces are under the same ownership. For this
reason, it is recommended that each set of tandem parking spaces be assigned to a
particular unit, and that the Specific Plan include such a provision unless a 24 -hour valet
service or similar measure is provided so that the tandem spaces can be readily
accessed by any of the occupants.
At the February 25, 2014, Planning Commission meeting, the Commission had
concerns with the parking space deficiency, and whether the parking spaces will be
adequate in the instance of 100% occupancy and use of the spaces by hotel employees
and the 3,160 square foot meeting space. Since the proposed hotels are not
convention -type hotels, and do not include banquet rooms, restaurants, clubs,
auditoriums, etc., the 0.08 factor per room is sufficient for any of the supporting facilities
within the hotels. The primary use pattern of the meeting rooms will be by hotel guests.
Furthermore, it is usually the restaurants and clubs within various hotel developments
that would draw a large percentage of patrons from outside of the hotel, and would
rationally need more parking than those that were primarily used by hotel guests. Since
the applicant is not proposing either one of these uses, parking for the supporting
facilities as a "stand alone" use is not recommended. In addition, since the Planning
Commission meeting, the applicant has revised the site and landscape plans to provide
19 parking spaces at the completion of Phase 2_ Table 1 is a breakdown of the total
parking proposed at buildout.
Based on the available information, the parking reduction will not create a parking
problem at the proposed hotels. In the event the hotel hosts a special event, the hotel
operators can utilize valet parking or can make special arrangements with the Santa
Anita Racetrack across the street since those parking lots are usually available during
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evening hours. The City Hall west parking lots may also be available for occasional
short term use.
Table 1 — Parking Buildout Parking Summary
Hotel Market Study
Before the applicant chose Marriott hotels for this project, a market study was
performed by PKF Consulting to determine what type of hotel would be best suited for
this site and the surrounding area. The consultant recommended an extended stay hotel
and /or a limited service hotel. Mr. McAllister, Vice President of Marriott Lodging
Development, provided a letter that states the company has very strict policies
pertaining to new hotel development and the financial implications any new Marriott
hotels might have on existing, or nearby Marriott hotels (refer to Attachment No. 8). As
a result, Marriott did an internal analysis to determine potential financial impact on the
other Marriott branded hotels in the Arcadia, Monrovia, and Pasadena markets. They
determined that the potential financial impact on their existing hotels was within their
policy guidelines. Furthermore, an independent, third party consulting firm came to the
same conclusion.
FINDINGS
Section 9296.8 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Specific Plan to be
granted, it must be concluded that the following three findings of fact can be made in an
affirmative manner:
The proposed specific plan or specific plan amendment is consistent with the
General Plan, including the goals, objectives, policies, and action programs of
the City's General Plan.
Facts to Support the Finding: The subject site is identified in the General Plan
as an expansion of the Downtown area for future urban development. As a
result, the Specific Plan will provide for two new hotels and the first hotel
condominium in the City, which will be required to be subject to the City's
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirement. The proposed project will help
Code Required
Proposed
Proposed Parking
Parking
Parking Spaces
Ratio
Parking Space
Phase 1 — two
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rooms
Phase 2 — 50
125
125
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units
Total
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352
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room
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Hotel Market Study
Before the applicant chose Marriott hotels for this project, a market study was
performed by PKF Consulting to determine what type of hotel would be best suited for
this site and the surrounding area. The consultant recommended an extended stay hotel
and /or a limited service hotel. Mr. McAllister, Vice President of Marriott Lodging
Development, provided a letter that states the company has very strict policies
pertaining to new hotel development and the financial implications any new Marriott
hotels might have on existing, or nearby Marriott hotels (refer to Attachment No. 8). As
a result, Marriott did an internal analysis to determine potential financial impact on the
other Marriott branded hotels in the Arcadia, Monrovia, and Pasadena markets. They
determined that the potential financial impact on their existing hotels was within their
policy guidelines. Furthermore, an independent, third party consulting firm came to the
same conclusion.
FINDINGS
Section 9296.8 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Specific Plan to be
granted, it must be concluded that the following three findings of fact can be made in an
affirmative manner:
The proposed specific plan or specific plan amendment is consistent with the
General Plan, including the goals, objectives, policies, and action programs of
the City's General Plan.
Facts to Support the Finding: The subject site is identified in the General Plan
as an expansion of the Downtown area for future urban development. As a
result, the Specific Plan will provide for two new hotels and the first hotel
condominium in the City, which will be required to be subject to the City's
Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) requirement. The proposed project will help
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revitalize the Downtown area of Arcadia, as well as contribute positively to the
existing downtown setting. Therefore, the proposed Specific Plan is consistent
with the General Plan.
2. The proposed specific plan or specific plan amendment will not adversely affect
the public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
Facts to Support the Finding: The Initial Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the Specific Plan and General Plan Amendment analyzed all the potential
impacts and all the projects impacts are less than significant or can be reduced
to less than significant level with the implementation of the recommended
mitigation measures. Therefore, the proposed project would not be detrimental to
the public health and welfare. Instead, the proposed project will be a superior
development that will provide an entry statement for the City.
3. The specific plan or proposed specific plan amendment is a desirable planning
tool to implement the provisions of the City's General Plan.
Facts to Support the Finding: This proposed project is to be built over time and
in two phases. Phasing involves many considerations; such as market demand,
and the availability of financing. A Specific Plan can address these particular
matters so that the hotels will be developed in a particular order, and when the
existing Santa Anita Inn shall be demolished. The intent of the Specific Plan is to
ensure that he proposed project is developed in the right order and by a set time
table.
Zone Change and Amendment to the Zoning Map
Currently, the site is zoned C -2 with a Downtown Overlay and a special height overlay
of H -8. The proposed Specific Plan will create a new zone of "SP -SP" with a 1.03 FAR
for the 5.73 acre project site. To facilitate the zone change, the following section would
replace the existing language within Section 9231; Establishment of Zones in the
Arcadia Municipal Code:
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The above zoning map showing the proposed revision is attached to this staff report
(refer to Attachment No. 6). All development within the SP -SP Zone will be consistent
with the provisions of the Specific Plan. The Zoning Map would be revised to reflect the
proposed zoning changes to the property.
With the following recommended conditions of approval, the proposed project would
satisfy each prerequisite condition.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council conditionally approve the project and adopt the
Mitigated Negative Declaration by adopting Resolution No. 7013 and Introduce
Ordinance Nos. 2307 and 2308, subject to the following conditions of approval:
The remaining portion of Santa Anita Inn (buildings C -F) shall be demolished within
three years of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for either of the two new
hotels. In the event a Development Agreement is approved by the City Council for
the project, the terms of the Development Agreement on the retention of the Santa
Anita Inn will supersede this condition
2. The portion of Santa Anita Inn remaining following construction of Phase 1 shall be
provided with a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes or
alteration to the building shall be subject to review and approval by the
Development Services Director or designee.
1 Each set of tandem parking spaces shall be assigned to a single unit unless a 24-
hour valet service or equivalent measure is implemented. Any changes or
alteration to the parking space assignment shall be subject to review and approval
by the Development Services Director or designee.
4. No architectural features, chimneys, vents, equipment, and other accessory
rooftop structures may be placed on top of the mansard roofs of the hotel
condominium tower. The maximum height of all elements is 95 feet.
5. A Tentative Tract Map must be filed with the City and approved prior to issuance of
a building permit for Phase 2 — the hotel condominium tower.
6. The Phase 2 component of the development will be a hotel use and may be a hotel
condominium tower. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) shall be required to be
remitted for the Phase 2 component. The TOT requirement, as well as restrictions
on how the units will be managed, rented, and sold, shall be written into the
Homeowners Association (HOA) Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC &Rs)
for each individual owner The individual property owner will not be able to stay
indefinitely without paying the TOT. The owners shall rent their units by using the
on -site management company. In no circumstances shall the units be used for
permanent residences. The site is not suitable for permanent residency, does not
possess facilities for such, and the City's General Plan does not allow residential
uses at the location. The draft HOA CC &Rs shall be submitted for review and
approval by the City Attorney prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for
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any of the hotel condominium units and the CC &Rs shall notify prospective
purchasers of the transient nature of the use and that they are purchasing into a
commercial hotel development and not a residential development. If a
Development Agreement is approved for this project, the terms of the Development
Agreement shall govern on this issue.
7. In accordance with the City's Transportation Impact Fee Program, the applicant
shall pay its development impact fees, which will mitigate the project's contribution
to any cumulative impacts to the westbound 1 -210 intersection at Santa Anita
Avenue.
8. The design and construction of any and all traffic signals, signing, and striping
modifications or additions to accommodate the new entrance near the intersection
of Huntington Drive and Colorado Place shall be at the applicant's /property
owner's expense.
9. Damaged sections of the existing curb and gutter on Huntington Drive shall be
removed and replaced per City of Arcadia Standards.
10. The applicant/property owner shall provide a street dedication along westbound
Huntington Drive, to create a continuous 10' -0" parkway width.
11. The applicant/property owner shall provide signage to clearly mark the monument
roundabout as "One Way," and also provide signage to clearly mark the exits from
the condominium hotel site onto westbound and eastbound Huntington Drive(s) as
"Left Turn Only."
12. New sidewalk along eastbound Huntington Drive per City Standard shall be
constructed at the applicant's /property owner's expense. The property owner and
site superintendent shall coordinate with City Engineer and Public Works Services
Director for the protection and/or replacement of existing trees within the City's
rights -of -way.
13. The applicant/property owner shall prepare a Standard Urban Stormwater
Mitigation Plan ( SUSMP) for the proposed development, as prescribed by Los
Angeles Department of Public Works SUSMP Manual.
14. Prior to issuance of a building permit for each phase of the project, a detailed
landscaping and irrigation plan shall be prepared by the applicant/property owner
for the project site. The proposed project shall comply with the requirements of the
City's Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance.
15. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities; occupancy limits;
building safety; fire prevention, detection and suppression; health code
compliance; emergency access, egress, and equipment; water supply and
facilities; sewer facilities; trash reduction and recycling requirements;
environmental regulation compliance, including National Pollution Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) measures; and parking and site design shall be
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complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Community
Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director.
Compliance with these requirements shall be determined by having fully detailed
construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing
City officials and employees.
16. The uses approved by these applications shall be operated and maintained in a
manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submifted and approved;
and shall be subject to periodic inspections, after which the provisions of this
approval may be adjusted after due notice to address any adverse impacts to the
adjacent streets, rights -of -way, and /or the neighboring businesses, residents, or
properties.
17. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval shall be
grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could
result in the closing of the hotels and hotel condominium.
18. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and
its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials, officers, employees or agents
to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or conditional approval of the City
of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not
limited to any approval or conditional 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 officials, officers,
employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
19. Approval of GPA 14 -01, SP 13 -02, and ZC 14 -01 shall not be of effect unless on or
before 30 calendar days after City Council adopts the Resolution and Ordinance,
the property owner /applicant has executed and filed with the Community
Development Administrator an Acceptance Form available from the Development
Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of
approval.
Mitigation Measures as Conditions of Approval
The following conditions are found in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program
(MMRP). They are recorded here to facilitate review and implementation. More
information on the timing and responsible parties for these mitigation measures is
detailed in the MMRP.
20. Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that all
project windows are glazed or otherwise treated to minimize glare on surrounding
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roads and properties, to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director or
designee.
21. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the general contractor for the project shall
prepare and file a Dust Control Plan with the City that complies with SCQAMD
Rule 403 and requires the following during excavation and construction as
appropriate:
• Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturers'
specifications to all inactive construction areas (previously graded areas
inactive for 10 days or more).
• Water active sites at least twice daily (locations where grading is to occur will
be thoroughly watered prior to earthmoving).
• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials, or maintain at
least 2 feet of freeboard (vertical space between the top of the load and top of
the trailer) in accordance with the requirements of Califomia Vehicle Code
(CVC) Section 23114.
• Pave construction access roads at least 100 feet onto the site from the main
road.
• Control traffic speeds within the property to 15 mph or less.
22. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project developer shall require by
contract specifications that contractors shall utilize California Air Resources Board
(CARB) Tier II Certified equipment or better during the rough /mass grading phase
for rubber -tired dozers and scrapers. Contract specifications shall be included in
the proposed project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City.
23. Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for each phase, the project
developer shall require by contract specifications that contractors shall place
construction equipment staging areas at least 200 feet away from sensitive receptors.
Contract specifications shall be included in the project construction documents, which
shall be reviewed by the City.
24. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each phase, the project developer
shall require by contract specifications that contractors shall utilize power poles or
clean -fuel generators for electrical construction equipment. Contract specifications
shall be included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall be
reviewed by the City.
25. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase, the developer shall provide
an assessment of existing trees on the areas to be developed. This tree
assessment shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and identify any
existing large bushes or trees that can be relocated or preserved as part of the
new development project. The project landscaping plans shall attempt to preserve
existing mature trees onsite to the extent feasible, based on the tree assessment.
This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning
Division_
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26. During project construction in either phase, the existing redwood trees along the
east side of the property shall be protected by being taped or roped off with
appropriate signage so construction equipment will not accidentally come in
contact with and damage or destroy any trees. The trees shall be sprayed with
water at the end of each day when substantial amounts of dust are generated
(e.g., during grading or demolition) to minimize damage from dust deposition. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
27. Construction in either phase should not occur during the local nesting season
(estimated February 1 to July 15). If any construction occurs during the nesting
season, a nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to
the issuance of a grading permit or removal of any large trees on the existing hotel
property. If the biologist determines that nesting birds are present, an area of 100
feet shall be marked off around the nest and no construction activity can occur in
that area during nesting activities. Grading and/or construction may resume in this
area when a qualified biologist has determined the nest is no longer occupied and
all juveniles have fledged. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of
the City Planning Services_
28. Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings on the site, the completed DPR 523A
and 523B forms and a cover memorandum shall be submitted to the City for filing to
officially document the historical assessment for the Santa Anita Inn. This measure shall
be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Services.
29. While there is no known historical significance as that term is defined under CEQA,
the applicant has proposed to install a plaque indicating the location of the former
Santa Anita Inn and its place in the history of the City of Arcadia. The size,
construction, and location of this plaque shall be up to the discretion of the City
Manager, in consultation with the Planning Services.
30. If cultural artifacts are discovered during project grading, work shall be halted in
that area until a qualified historian or archaeologist can be retained by the
developer to assess the significance of the find. The project cultural monitor shall
observe the remaining earthmoving activities at the project site consistent with
Public Resources Code Section 21083.2(b), (c), and (d). The monitor shall be
equipped to record and salvage cultural resources that may be unearthed during
grading activities. The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert
grading equipment to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources.
31. If any resources of a prehistoric or Native American origin are discovered, the
appropriate Native American tribal representative will be contacted and invited to
observe the monitoring program for the duration of the grading phase at tribal
expense. Any Native American resources shall be evaluated in accordance with
the CEQA Guidelines and either reburied at the project site or curated at an
accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities have
ceased or the cultural monitor determines that monitoring is no longer necessary,
such activities shall be discontinued. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Planning Services.
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32. If paleontological resources (fossils) are discovered during project grading, work
will be halted in that area until a qualified paleontologist can be retained to assess
the significance of the find. The project paleontologist shall monitor remaining
earthmoving activities at the project site and shall be equipped to record and
salvage fossil resources that may be unearthed during grading activities. The
paleontologist shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert grading equipment
to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources. Any fossils found shall
be evaluated in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and offered for curation at
an accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities have
ceased or the paleontologist determines that monitoring is no longer necessary,
monitoring activities shall be discontinued. This measure may be combined with
CUL -3 at the discretion of the City Planning Services.
33. In the event of an accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains,
California State Health and Safety Code § 7050.5 dictates that no further
disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary findings
as to origin and disposition pursuant to CEQA regulations and PRC § 5097.98. If
human remains are found, the LA County Coroner's office shall be contacted to
determine if the remains are recent or of Native American significance. Prior to
issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall include a note to this effect on the
grading plans for the project.
34. To ensure reductions below the expected "Business As Usual" (BAU) scenario, the
project will implement a variety of measures that will reduce its greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. To the extent feasible, and to the satisfaction of the City of
Arcadia (City), the following measures will be incorporated into the design and
construction of the SP -SP project prior to the issuance of building permits:
Construction and Building Materials
• Recycle /reuse at least 50 percent of the demolished and/or grubbed
construction materials (including, but not limited to, soil, vegetation,
concrete, lumber, metal, and cardboard).
Use "Green Building Materials," such as those materials that are resource -
efficient and are recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly
way, for at least 10 percent of the project.
Energy Efficiency Measures
Design all project buildings to exceed the 2013 California Building Code's
(CBC) Title 24 energy standard by 10 percent, including, but not limited to,
any combination of the following:
• Design buildings to accommodate future solar installations as appropriate.
Limit air leakage through the structure or within the heating and cooling
distribution system to minimize energy consumption.
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• Incorporate ENERGY STAR or better rated windows, space heating and
cooling equipment, light fixtures, appliances, or other applicable electrical
equipment.
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems. Use daylight as an
integral part of the lighting systems in buildings.
• Install light - colored roofs and pavement materials where possible.
• Install energy - efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances and
equipment, and control systems.
• Install solar lights or light - emitting diodes (LEDs) for outdoor lighting or
outdoor lighting that meets the 2013 California Building and Energy Code.
Water Conservation and Efficiency Measures
Devise a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project
and its location consistent with the City's Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance
(WELD)_ The strategy may include the following, plus other innovative measures
that may be appropriate:
• Create water - eff icient landscapes within the development.
• Install water- efficient irrigation systems and devices, such as soil moisture -
based irrigation controls.
• Design buildings to be water - efficient. Install water - efficient fixtures and
appliances, including low -flow faucets, dual -flush toilets, and waterless urinals.
• Restrict watering methods (e.g., prohibit systems that apply water to
nonvegetated surfaces) and control runoff.
Solid Waste Measures
To facilitate and encourage recycling to reduce landfill- associated emissions,
among others, the project will provide trash enclosures that include additional
enclosed area(s) for collection of recyclable materials. The recycling collection
area(s) will be located within, near, or adjacent to each trash and rubbish disposal
area. The recycling collection area will be a minimum of 50 percent of the area
provided for the trashlrubbish enclosure(s) or as approved by the City's Public
Works Services Department. Provide employee education on waste reduction and
available recycling services.
Transportation Measures
To facilitate and encourage non - motorized transportation, bicycle racks shall be
provided in convenient locations to facilitate bicycle access to the project area. The
bicycle racks shall be shown on project landscaping and improvement plans
submitted for Planning Services approval and shall be installed in accordance with
those plans.
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Provide pedestrian walkways and connectivity throughout the project.
Fund or participate in some type of shuttle service for hotel guests to access the
City's downtown Gold Line Station.
35. Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings or associated structures, a
qualified contractor shall be retained to survey structures proposed for demolition
to determine if asbestos - containing materials (ACMs) and/or lead -based paint
(LBP) are present. If ACMs and /or LBP are present, prior to commencement of
general demolition, these materials shall be removed and transported to an
appropriate landfill by a licensed contractor. This measure shall be implemented to
the satisfaction of the City Building Services including written documentation of the
disposal of any ACMs, or LBP in conformance with all applicable regulations.
36. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall file a Notice of Intent
(NO]) with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to be covered
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Permit for discharge of storm water associated with construction
activities. The project developer shall submit to the City the Waste Discharge
Identification Number issued by the State Water Quality Control Board (SWQCB)
as proof that the project's NOI is to be covered by the General Construction Permit
has been filed with the SWQCB. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
37. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit to the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and receive approval for
a project - specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP). The SWPPP
shall include a surface water control plan and erosion control plan citing specific
measures to control on -site and off -site erosion during the entire grading and
construction period. In addition, the SWPPP shall emphasize structural and
nonstructural best management practices (BMPs) to control sediment and non -
visible discharges from the site. BMPs to be implemented may include (but shall
not be limited to) the following:
• Potential sediment discharges from the site may be controlled by the following:
sandbags, silt fences, straw wattles, fiber rolls, a temporary debris basin (if
deemed necessary), and other discharge control devices. The construction and
condition of the BMPs are to be periodically inspected by the RWQCB during
construction, and repairs would be made as required.
Area drains within the construction area must be provided with inlet protection.
Minimum standards are sandbag barriers, or two layers of sandbags with filter
fabric over the grate, properly designed standpipes, or other measures as
appropriate.
Materials that have the potential to contribute non - visible pollutants to
stormwater must not be placed in drainage ways and must be placed in
temporary storage containment areas.
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All loose soil, silt, clay, sand, debris, and other earthen material shall be
controlled to eliminate discharge from the site. Temporary soil stabilization
measures to be considered include: covering disturbed areas with mulch,
temporary seeding, soil stabilizing binders, fiber rolls or blankets, temporary
vegetation, and permanent seeding. Stockpiles shall be surrounded by silt
fences and covered with plastic tarps_
• Implement good housekeeping practices such as creating a waste collection
area, putting lids on waste and material containers, and cleaning up spills
immediately.
• The SWPPP shall include inspection forms for routine monitoring of the site
during the construction phase.
• Additional required BMPs and erosion control measures shall be documented
in the SWPPP.
• The SWPPP would be kept on site for the duration of project construction and
shall be available to the local Regional Water Quality Control Board for
inspection at any time.
The developer and/or construction contractor shall be responsible for performing
and documenting the application of BMPs identified in the project- specific SWPPP.
Regular inspections shall be performed on sediment control measures called for in
the SWPPP_ Monthly reports shall be maintained and available for City inspection.
An inspection log shall be maintained for the project and shall be available at the
site for review by the City and the Regional Water Quality Control Board as
appropriate.
38. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a site- specific Standard Urban Stormwater
Management Plan (SUSMP) shall be submitted to the City Planning Division for
review and approval. The SUSMP shall specifically identify the long -term site
design, source control, and treatment control BMPs that shall be used on site to
control pollutant runoff and to reduce impacts to water quality to the maximum
extent practicable. At a minimum, the SUSMP shall identify and the site developer
shall implement the following site design, source control, and treatment control
BMPs as appropriate:
Site Design BMPs
• Minimize urban runoff by maximizing permeable areas and minimizing
impermeable areas (recommended minimum 25 percent of site to be
permeable).
• Incorporate landscaped buffer areas between sidewalks and streets.
• Maximize canopy interception and water conservation by planting native or
drought - tolerant trees and large shrubs wherever possible.
• Where soil conditions are suitable, use perforated pipe or gravel filtration pits
for low flow infiltration.
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• Construct onsite ponding areas or retention facilities to increase opportunities
for infiltration consistent with vector control objectives.
• Construct streets, sidewalks and parking lot aisles to the minimum widths
necessary, provided that public safety and a walkable environment for
pedestrians are not compromised.
• Direct runoff from impervious areas to treatment control BMPs such as
landscaping/bioretention areas.
Source Control BMPs
Source control BMPs are implemented to eliminate the presence of pollutants
through prevention. Such measures can be both non - structural and structural:
Non - Structural Source Control BMPs
• Education for property owners, tenants, occupants, and employees.
• Activity restrictions.
• Irrigation system and landscape maintenance to minimize water runoff.
• Common area litter control.
• Regular mechanical sweeping of private streets and parking lots.
• Regular drainage facility inspection and maintenance.
Structural Source Control BMPs
• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) stenciling and signage at
stormdown drains_
• Properly design trash storage areas and any outdoor material storage areas.
Treatment Control BMPs
Treatment control BMPs supplement the pollution prevention and source control
measures by treating the water to remove pollutants before it is released from the
project site. The treatment control BMP strategy for the project is to select Low Impact
Development (LID) BMPs that promote infiltration and evapotranspiration, including the
construction of infiltration basins, bioretention facilities, and extended detention basins.
Where infiltration BMPs are not appropriate, bioretention and/or biotreatment BMPs
(including extended detention basins, bioswales, and constructed wetlands) that provide
opportunity for evapotranspiration and incidental infiltration may be utilized. Harvest and
use BMPs (e.g., storage pods) may be used as a treatment control BMP to store runoff
for later non - potable uses.
39. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for each phase of the project, the
developer shall prepare a Construction Noise Control Plan and will submit the plan
to the City for review and approval. The plan shall include but will not be limited to
the following:
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• During all project site excavation and grading, contractors shall equip all
construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained
mufflers consistent with manufacturers' standards.
• The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so that
emitted noise is directed away from the closest sensitive receptor to the project
site (i.e., the Salvation Army facility at the southwest corner of the site).
• The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will
create the greatest distance between construction - related noise sources and
the closest noise - sensitive receptor to the project site (i.e_, the Salvation Army
facility at the southwest corner of the site) during all project construction.
• During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall limit all
construction - related activities that would result in high noise levels to between
the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. No
construction shall be permitted on Sundays or any of the holidays listed in AMC
Section 4261.
• Prior to the start of Phase 2 grading, the developer shall install a wooden noise
barrier along the common boundary of the project and the Salvation Army
rehab facility at the southwest corner of the project site. This barrier shall be
removed upon completion of Phase 2 construction.
40. Prior to the issuance of building permits for each phase, the developer shall
demonstrate that all buildings shall have air - conditioning to minimize noise impacts
on hotel rooms along West and East Huntington Drives.
41. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits for the Phase 2 hotel condominium
building, the developer shall install a filled -cell concrete block wall along the
common boundary with the Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest corner of
the project site. In lieu of the temporary construction wall outlined in condition no.
39, the developer may install this permanent wall "early" (i.e., prior to issuance of
occupancy permits for Phase 1) which would eliminate the need for that portion of
condition no. 39_ .
42. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer
shall be responsible for installing an additional signal phase to accommodate
northbound movements exiting the shared hotel driveway and southbound
movements entering the hotel driveway. The developer will also change the
number one lane to a shared through and left turn lane to access the driveway for
the hotels and modify the signal to account for the added phases and lanes. These
changes shall be made to the satisfaction of and in coordination with the City traffic
engineer.
43. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either of the hotels or the hotel
condominiums, the developer shall install bike racks and provide showers and
locker rooms for employees who wish to ride bicycles to work. Bike racks shall also
be installed for project guests in appropriate locations. An appropriate number of
bike racks as determined by the City of Arcadia shall be located near each building
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to serve the anticipated number of employees and guests. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
44. Prior to issuance of building permits for either Phase 1 or Phase 2, the project
plans shall be circulated to Foothill Transit (FT) and the Metropolitan Transit
Authority (MTA) to determine if there is a need for a bus stop on the south side of
Colorado Place in front of the project site (e.g., for either FT Route 187 or MTA
routes 78, 79, or 378). If either agency determines a need for such a stop, the
developer shall install a bus stop to agency specifications prior to issuance of
occupancy permits for the affected phase of development. This measure shall be
implemented for each phase to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
45. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer
shall demonstrate that the main hotel entrance for Phase 1 has a circular drive with
signage to allow only one way circulation (counter - clockwise) to provide adequate
vehicle queuing lanes for exiting at the traffic signal. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
46. Prior to issuance of a building permit for either hotel, the developer shall retain a
qualified licensed civil engineer to conduct a sewer study to evaluate before and
after conditions of the project on the City's existing sewer system (both lateral and
main lines). This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Public Works Services Department and the County Sanitation Districts of Los
Angeles County as appropriate.
47. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall make
a fair share contribution to the City to help fund upgrading of the existing sewer in
West Huntington Drive included in the City's 2014 -15 Capital Improvement Project
Plan budget, based on the results of the sewer study outlined in Mitigation
Measure UTL -1. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and/or the City Public Works Services Department as appropriate.
48. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall also
make a fair share contribution to the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles
County for any trunk line improvements required to serve the project based on the
results of the sewer study. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction
of the City Public Works Services Department in consultation with the County
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as appropriate.
49. In accordance with the City's Transportation Fee Program, the applicant shall pay
its development impact fees which will mitigate any cumulative impacts in the
future at the westbound 1 -201 intersection at Santa Anita Avenue.
50. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall make
a fair share contribution to fund project - related portions of any improvements
needed to provide adequate electrical service to the project. This measure shall
be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Public Works Services Department in
consultation with Southern California Edison.
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
Development Services Department prepared the attached Initial Study and Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project (refer to Attachment No. 4). The
project with mitigation measures will have less- than - significant impacts for the following
areas: Aesthetics, Air Quality, Biological Resources, Geology and Soils, Hazards and
Hazardous Materials, Hydrology and Water Quality, Noise, TransportationfTraffic, and
Utilities and Service Systems. A detailed review is included in the Initial Study. The
mitigation measures have been added as conditions of approval (Condition nos_ 20 -50)
for the project. The City has prepared a Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP).
In accordance with Section 21091 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
and Section 15073 of the CEQA Guidelines, the Draft Initial Study /Mitigated Negative
Declaration (ISIMND) for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan Project (SCH
#2013121018) was circulated for public review and comments for 30 days from
December 5, 2013, to January 13, 2014; this includes an extra week of review because
of the holidays. CEQA also requires the lead agency (City of Arcadia) to specify the
location and custodian of the documents and other materials which constitute the record
of proceedings upon which the lead agency's decision is based. These documents
were made available at Arcadia City Hall and at the Arcadia Public Library. During this
time period, public agencies, organizations, and the public in general were afforded the
opportunity to review the Draft ISIMND, and submit written comments regarding the
documents and the proposed project.
During the comment period, staff received comments from the following agencies:
• California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), dated December 12, 2013,
January 13, 2014, and February 25, 2014
• Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC), dated December 12, 2013
• California Department of Fish & Wildlife (CDWF), dated January 10, 2014
• County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County (CSDLAC), dated January 10, 2014
• Southern California Edison (SCE), dated January 10, 2014
The comments on the Draft ISIMND necessitated additional traffic analyses to evaluate
the impacts to the Interstate -210 freeway and local freeway ramps to ensure that the
impacts would be within Caltrans guidelines, and at the request of Caltrans, additional
analysis was performed for the horizon year of 2038, which correlates to 20 years after
the build -out of the project. The City Council is required to consider the ISIMND together
with any comments received during the public review process. Attached is the
Response to Comments, which adequately addresses the comments made by the
various agencies on the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan ISIMND. The comments and
their responses do not change the conclusion of the ISIMND (i.e., that all the project
impacts are less than significant or can be reduced to less than significant levels by
implementation of the recommended mitigation measures, including the additional
measures outlined in the memorandum).
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FISCAL IMPACT
Fees from the project will fund the development's fair share of impacts from the project
on City utilities and services, including sewer, transportation, electrical, and storm water.
The proposed development would have a limited impact on fire or police services, and
would not have any significant impacts on local schools or parks. Instead, the proposed
development will significantly increase the assessed value of the subject property,
which will result in substantial additional property tax. Additionally, the project will have
a substantial increase in receipts from Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) because the site
will ultimately include 100 additional hotel rooms and 50 hotel condominium units_
RECOMMENDED ACTION
It is recommended that the City Council approve the following items including the
conditions of approval listed in this staff report:
Adopt Resolution No. 7013 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -01
to amend the Downtown Overlay of 1.0 Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in the General
Plan Land Use Designation to a Downtown Overlay with a 1.03 FAR and
approving the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigated Monitoring Project at
130 W. Huntington Drive; and
2. introduce Ordinance No. 2314 adopting Specific — Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific
Plan (SP -SP) with Floor Area Ratio of 1.03, the Art Deco Architectural Style for
the two hotels (Marriott and Fairfield Inn Suites), and the Specific Land Use
Regulations of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Project at 130 W. Huntington Drive; and
3. Introduce Ordinance No. 2315 making certain amendments to the text of the
Arcadia Zoning Code; and amending the Zoning Designation of certain property
within the City from uC -2 with Downtown and H -8 Height Overlays" to "SP -SP,
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan," with respect to the Seabiscuit Specific Plan
Project at 130 W. Huntington Drive.
Approved:
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Attachment No. 1: Planning Commission Minutes and Executive Summary, dated
February 25, 2014
Attachment No. 2: Revised Site Plan and Elevations to the Hotel Condo tower, dated
March 6, 2014
Attachment No. 3: Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan
Attachment No. 4: Draft Initial Study /MND, Mitigated Monitoring and Reporting
Program, Response to Comments, and Technical Studies
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Attachment No. 5: Planning Commission Resolution No. 1897
Attachment No. & Planning Commission Staff Report and Attachments, dated
February 25, 2014
Attachment No. 7: Resolution No, 7013
Attachment No. 8: Ordinance No. 2314
Attachment No. 9: Ordinance No. 2315
Exhibit A: Art Deco Design for the proposed hotels
Exhibit B: Modem Contemporary Design for the proposed hotel
ADDENDUM TO THE APPROVED MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION FOR AN AMENDMENT TO THE
SEABISCUIT PACIFICA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 13 -02)
130 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
AUGUST 29, 2014
PREPARED BY:
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
ADDENDUM
INITIAL ENVIRONMENTAL STUDY AND MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
SEABISCUIT PACIFICA SPECIFIC PLAN (SP 13 -02)
1.1 Purpose and Background
This Addendum to the approved Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Seabiscuit
Pacifica Specific Plan (Specific Plan) has been prepared by the City of Arcadia ( "City ") in
conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code, §
21000 et seq.) ( "CEQA ") and the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14,
Chapter 3 § 15000 et seq.) The purpose of the Addendum is to address a change in the
conditions of approval for the approved Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. The change to
the conditions of approval has been requested through an Amendment to the approved
Specific Plan.
1.2 Project Description
The site is currently occupied by the Santa Anita Inn, a 110 room hotel. On March 18,
2014, the Arcadia City Council approved a Specific Plan to replace the Santa Anita Inn
over time with three new hotel- related buildings. The approved project consists of the
development of two Marriott - branded hotels (Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn and Suites)
that total 142,320 square feet of hotel space in two connected buildings, with a total of
210 rooms, and a third building which will be developed as a hotel- condominium tower
with 50 units. These project components are to be developed in phases, with Phase 1
consisting of the two Marriott hotels and a remnant of the existing Santa Anita Inn (60
rooms plus a new lobby) remaining on site. Phase 2 is to be the demolition of the
remnant Santa Anita Inn and the development of the hotel - condominium tower.
In terms of entitlements, the March 18 approval included a Specific Plan, a General Plan
Amendment (GPA 14 -01), and a Zoning Change and Zoning Map Amendment (ZC 14-
01). The proposed project simply requests the elimination of a condition of approval, the
modification of a second condition of approval, and the addition of a condition of
approval for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. No other portions of the General Plan
Amendment, Specific Plan, or Zone Change, are impacted by this proposal. The
conditions of approval requested to be changed are as follows; text to be removed is
shown in ugh, new proposed text is shown underlined and italicized:
1. The F8fflaiRiAg peFtien of Santa Anita inn (buildingG G F=) shall be derneli
bA(G new hotels. in the event a Development Agreement is apffGved by the Got
1. The remodeling _of the portion of the Santa Anita Inn remaining shall start
immediately before the construction of Phase 1 and shall
include, without limitation, a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any
changes or alteration to the building shall be subject to review and approval by
the Development Services Director or designee, and additiona_l_design
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enhancements to the buildin lobby, or parking area may be required. The
commencement of Phase 2 shall be Permitted only upon i the execution of a
mutually binding development agreement between the developer and the Cit
that allows the City-to provide for the orderly regulation of condomiuim units
within the Phase 2 hotel or fli) the City's prior adoption of an Ordinance providing
for the orderly regulation of condominium units within the Phase 2 hotel.
2. These conditions shall be deemed to be part of the S ecific Plan and are full
incorporated therein by this reference. Notwithstanding -any 2rovisions or
inter retations to the contrary, the Specific-Plan shall remain sub'ect to such
amendment or termination as may be adopted by the City pursuant to its zoning
authority,
The effect of these changes is to allow the remaining units of the Santa Anita Inn to
remain on site longer than the original approval. The original approval required the
remnant of the Santa Anita Inn to be demolished within three years of the issuance of
the first Certificate of Occupancy for the first hotel in Phase 1. This was acceptable
because it was the Developer's intent to build Phase 2 within this timeframe. However,
since the approval, the City and the Developer have been working on a Development
Agreement to place operational regulations on the Phase 2 portion of the project.
Through this process, it has become apparent that planning and executing Phase 2 is
too difficult for the Developer at this time, and the Developer would like to simplify the
project and focus only on Phase 1. The Developer believes that by eliminating the
requirement that the remnant of the Santa Anita Inn be demolished in three years, he will
have the flexibility to effectively plan for and execute both phases of the Specific Plan.
Finally, a condition is proposed to be added to incorporate all of the conditions of
approval into the Specific Plan. While this is inferred from the approval, the City
Attorney recommends adding this condition along with this amendment. It should
be mentioned that the Development Services Department, Planning Commission,
or City Council can, at any time, bring forward an amendment to the Specific
Plan to modify and/or void Phase 2 of the Specific Plan or any other element of
the Plan.
1.3 Lead Agency and Discretionary Approvals
This Addendum documents the City's consideration of the potential environmental
impacts resulting from the changes to the conditions of approval, and explains the City's
decision that further environmental review is not required. The City of Arcadia is the
lead agency and has approval authority over the General Plan and Zoning Code. The
appropriate entitlement for this action is an Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica
Specific Plan, The Arcadia Municipal Code requires this project be reviewed by the
Planning Commission for their consideration and recommendation to the City Council;
and by the City Council for their approval_ Each of these meetings is a noticed, public
hearing.
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Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan
Page 3
1.4 Documents Incorporated by Reference
Section 15150 of the State CEQA Guidelines encourages environmental documents to
incorporate by reference other documents that provide relevant data and analysis.
The following documents are hereby incorporated by reference within this Addendum,
and all of these documents are considered part of the project.
• Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacifica
Specific Plan, City of Arcadia Lead Agency, prepared by LSA Associates, Inc.
February 18, 2014.
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Seabiscuit Pacifica
Specific Plan, City of Arcadia Lead Agency, prepared by LSA Associates, Inc.
February 18, 2014.
These documents that are incorporated by reference are available for review at the City
of Arcadia Community Development Department — Planning Division.
1.5 CEQA Requirements for Use of an Addendum
When a lead agency has already prepared a Negative Declaration or EIR, CEQA
mandates that "no subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report shall be
required by the lead agency or any responsible agency, unless one or more of the
following events occurs: (a) substantial changes are proposed in the project which will
require major revisions of the environmental impact report; (b) substantial changes occur
with respect to the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken which will
require major revisions in the environmental impact report; (c) new information, which
was not known and could not have been known at the time the environmental impact
report was certified as complete, becomes available" (Cal. Pub. Res. Code, § 21166).
State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 clarifies that an additional negative declaration,
subsequent EIR, or supplemental EIR is only required when "substantial changes" occur
to a project or the circumstances surrounding a project, or "new information" about a
project indicates "new significant environmental effects" or a "substantial increase in the
severity of previously significant effects."
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Page 4
The California Environmental Quality Act provides that when a Negative Declaration or EIR
has been prepared for a project, no subsequent Negative Declaration or EIR shall be
prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial
evidence that:
1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of
the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects [State
CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(1)];
2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project
is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the
involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the
severity of previously identified significant effects [State CEQA Guidelines, §
15162(x)(2)]; or,
3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have
been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR
was certified as complete, shows any of the following:
A. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous
EIR [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(3)(A)];
B. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than
shown in the previous EIR [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(3)(B)];;
C. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in
fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of
the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or
alternative [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(3)(C)];
D. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those
analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant
effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the
mitigation measure or alternative [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(3)(D)].
If none of these circumstances are present, and only minor technical changes or
additions are necessary to update the previously certified EIR, an Addendum may be
prepared. Regarding the proposed Amendment to the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan,
none of the above circumstances are present, and an Addendum has been determined
to be the appropriate CEQA document.
1.6 Analysis of the Findings
As mentioned above, an Initial Study /Environmental Checklist (IS) was prepared for the
Seabiscuit Pacific Specific Plan which resulted in a Mitigated Negative Declaration. The
proposed Amendment to the Specific Plan will not substantially alter the circumstances
under which the IS and MND were undertaken. The elimination of one Condition of
Approval and alteration of a second Condition of Approval will not change the potential
impacts of the project in any way. No new significant environmental effects, or
substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects, will occur
as a result of the proposed Amendment. The proposed Amendment will not change the
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Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan
Page 5
underlying analysis completed for the IS and MND, and the proposal will not constitute a
substantial change in the project.
The Initial Study (see Exhibit A) found that the potentially significant effects of the project
could be mitigated through the approval of a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
(MMRP) for the project. The MMRP is attached as Exhibit C. The proposed Amendment
changes none of the required Mitigations and they will all remain in full force and effect.
Based on the environmental analysis in the Initial Study and this accompanying
Addendum, none of the situations described in CEQA Sections 15162 and 15163
applies. The proposed Amendment will not result in any new significant impacts not
discussed in the ISIMND, or any substantial increase in the severity of impacts identified
by the ISIMND. In addition, no new information of substantial importance has become
available since the ISIMND was prepared regarding new significant impacts, or the
feasibility of mitigation measures.
Signed /� —. - - -- Date
ason ruckebefg, Development
Services Director
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Attachment: Exhibit A: Initial Study
Exhibit B: Mitigated Negative Declaration
Exhibit C: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan
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SEABISCUIT PACIFICA
SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT
CITY OF ARCADIA
INITIAL STUDY /MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
Specific Plan No. SP 13 -02
General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -01
Zone Change No. ZC 14 -01
February 18, 2014
Planning Commission/
City Council Review
Lead Agency:
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006
Prepared by:
LSA Associates, Inc.
1500 Iowa Avenue, Suite 200
Riverside, CA 92507
CONTENTS
SEABISCUIT PACIFICA SPECIFIC PLAN
INITIAL STUDY
ARCADIA SEABISCUIT PACIFICA PROJECT
INITIAL STUDY
SECTION1 BACKGROUND ....................................................... ..............................1
1.1 SUMMARY ...................................................................... ..............................1
1.2 INTRODUCTION ............................................................. ..............................1
SECTION 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................ ............................... 2
2.1
PROJECT BACKGROUND ................................................ ............................... 2
2.2
PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS ......................................... ............................... 2
2.3
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, PERMITS, AND APPROVALS .........................13
SECTION 3 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION .................... ...............................
15
3.1
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED ... ...............................
15
3.2
DETERMINATION .......................................................... .............................15
SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST AND DISCUSSION .. ...............................
16
I.
AESTHETICS ............................................................... ...............................
16
II.
AGRICULTURE RESOURCES ............................................ .............................19
III.
AIR QUALITY .............................................................. ...............................
20
IV.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES ............................................ ...............................
26
V.
CULTURAL RESOURCES ............................................... ...............................
29
VI.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS .................................................. ...............................
32
VII.
GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS .................................... ...............................
35
VIII.
HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS ...................... ...............................
39
IX.
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY ............................. ...............................
42
X.
LAND USE AND PLANNING ........................................... ...............................
49
XI.
MINERAL RESOURCES ................................................. ...............................
54
XII.
NOISE ........................................................................... .............................54
XIII.
POPULATION AND HOUSING ........................................ ...............................
59
XIV.
PUBLIC SERVICES ....................................................... ...............................
61
XV.
RECREATION ................................................................. .............................61
XVI.
TRANSPORTATION/TRAFFIC ........................................ ...............................
62
XVII.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS ............................... ...............................
67
XVIII.
MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE ................... ...............................
71
SECTION 4 LIST OF PREPARERS ........................................... ...............................
73
4.1
LSA ASSOCIATES, INC ................................................. ...............................
73
4.2
CITY OF ARCADIA ....................................................... ...............................
73
SECTION5 REFERENCES ...................................................... ............................... 74
SECTION 6 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES .................. .............................78
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APPENDICES (on CD)
A Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan No. 13 -02
B Air Quality/Greenhouse Gas Study
C Historical Assessment
D Geotechnical Constraints
E Phase 1 Hazmat Study
F Hydrology and Water Quality Studies
G Traffic Impact Assessment
H Noise Assessment
LIST OF TABLES
Table A: Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan Land Uses ....................... ..............................3
Table B: Short-term Construction Impacts .................................. ............................... 23
Table C: Long -Term Operational Emissions ................................ ............................... 23
Table D: Construction LST Impacts (pounds per day) .................. ............................... 25
Table E: Long -Term Operational LST Numbers (pounds per day) . ............................... 25
Table F: Short -Term Construction GHG Emissions ......................... .............................36
Table G: Long -Term Operational Project GHG Emissions ............. ............................... 36
Table H: General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations ........... ............................... 50
Table I: Summary of Intersection Analysis ( 2013) ....................... ............................... 63
Table J: Summary of Intersection analysis ( 2016) ....................... ............................... 64
Table K: Summary of Roadway Analysis Existing ( 2016) .............. ............................... 64
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1: Regional Location ......................................................... ............................... 4
Figure 2: Aerial Photograph .......................................................... ..............................5
Figure3: Site Photographs .......................................................... ............................... 6
Figure 4: Proposed Site Plan ......................................................... ..............................8
Figure5: Landscaping Plan ........................................................... ..............................9
Figure6: Project Renderings ....................................................... .............................10
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SECTION 1 BACKGROUND
1.1 SUMMARY
Project Title:
Lead Agency Name and Address:
Contact Person and Phone Number:
Project Location:
Arcadia Seabiscuit Pacifica Project
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91006
Lisa Flores, Planning Services Manager
(626) 574 -5445
240 West Huntington Drive
Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Continental Asset Management,
488 Fast Santa Clara Street
Arcadia, California 91006
General Plan Designation:
Zoning Designation:
1.2 INTRODUCTION
Commercial - Downtown Overlay (FAR 1.0)
General Commercial (C -2) with Height
Overlay H -8 (95 feet or 8 stories) and
Downtown Overlay
The City of Arcadia incorporated in 1904 and has had contributed to the rich history of
Southern California for over 100 years. The City is home to the famous Santa Anita Park
horse racing track. In 1955, the Santa Anita Inn, a 2 -story hotel with 110 rooms, was
constructed on 5.73 acres just east of Santa Anita Park to provide lodging for park
workers, jockeys, guests, and management. Continental Assets Management, acting as
Seabiscuit Pacifica, LLC, has proposed a new hotel and condominium project on the
existing hotel site.
The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan Project proposes to construct two hotels, a Marriott
Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn and Suites, with a total of 210 rooms or units, and a
hotel condominium tower with 50 units. The project is intended to continue to provide
lodging for guests and workers of Santa Anita Park as well as other visitors to the City.
The project will be completed in two phases - Phase 1 will consist of the two hotels with
hotel surface parking, plus a portion of the existing Santa Anita Inn will remain in service
until Phase 2 has begun. Phase 2 will consist of the hotel condominium tower, garage
parking, and condo surface parking. The Residence Inn will have six floors with a
maximum height of 80 feet. The Fairfield Inn and Suites will have four floors with a
, Doing business as Seabiscuit Pacifica LLC for this project.
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maximum height of 60 feet. During Phase 1, surface parking with 208 spaces for both
hotels will also be developed. In Phase 2, the hotel condominium tower will have eight
floors and include 9 townhouses, 36 condos, 5 penthouses, and subterranean parking.
The condominium tower will have a maximum height of 88 feet to the roof and 98 feet
including the penthouse architecture. During Phase 1, a portion of the existing hotel will
be demolished, but 63 units will remain in operation until the start of Phase 2
construction, at which time the remaining hotel buildings will be demolished.
SECTION 2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 PROJECT BACKGROUND
Location and Existing Uses
The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan Project (SPSP or proposed project) proposes to
construct two hotels, a Marriott Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn and Suites, and a hotel
condominium tower in the City of Arcadia. The project is intended to provide lodging for
guests and workers of the nearby Santa Anita Park race track. The project site occupies
approximately 5.73 acres and is located at 130 West Huntington Drive in Arcadia The
Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) of the site is 577 - 501 -4014 and is found on the Mt.
Wilson 7.5 minute USGS Quadrangle. It is located in Township 1 North, Range 11 West
(no section listed) and is at latitude 34° 08' 21.7" North and longitude 118' 02' 77"
West,). The project site has an existing 110 -room (34,775 square feet) hotel on it that
the developer plans to demolish. The proposed project site is bounded by Colorado
Place to the north, the Arcadia City Hall complex to the south, West Huntington Drive to
the east, and Huntington Drive to the west. Figures 1 and 2 show the location of the
project site and surrounding land uses, while Figure 3 provides photographs of the
project site and surrounding land uses. The project consists of Specific Plan No. SP
13 -02, General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -01, and Zone Change No. ZC 14-
01.
The project site current contains the Santa Anita Inn with 110 hotel rooms which was
built in 1955. The project site is a potential historical significance due to its age and
connection to the nearby Santa Anita Park race track. The developer plans to eventually
demolish all of the existing buildings on the project site.
2.2 PR03ECT CHARACTERISTICS
The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan project proposes a total of 257,589 square feet of
commercial uses with 142,320 square feet of "dual" (connected) hotel space in two
buildings and 115,269 square feet of hotel condominiums with 50 total units. Figure 4
shows the proposed project site plan. For financial reasons, the applicant has proposed
to develop the project in two phases - Phase 1 will consist of the Residence Inn, Fairfield
Inn and Suites, a portion of the existing Santa Anita Inn, and surface parking, while
Phase 2 will consist of the hotel condominium tower, garage parking, and surface
parking. Phase 1 includes constructing a total of 145,000 square feet of hotel space in
two connected buildings, the Marriot Residence Inn and the Fairfield Inn and Suites.
The two hotels will contain a total of 210 rooms. The Residence Inn will have six floors
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with a maximum height of approximately 80 feet. The Fairfield Inn and Suites will have
four floors with a maximum height of approximately 60 feet.
During Phase 1, both new hotels will be constructed, a portion of the Santa Anita Inn
will be demolished, but the 4 southern -most buildings (C -F) with 63 rooms of the
existing hotel will remain in operation until the start of Phase 2 construction. Phase 1
will also include surface parking with 208 spaces for both new hotels plus adequate
parking for the portion of the Santa Anita Inn that will remain in service. Phase 2
includes demolition of the remaining Santa Anita inn buildings and construction of the
hotel condominium tower with 118,289 square feet and 50 total units. The hotel
condominium tower will have eight Floors and include 9 townhouses, 36 condos, 5
penthouses, and subterranean parking. The condominium tower will have a maximum
height of 88 feet to the roof and 98 feet including the penthouse architecture. The
basement parking, which will be constructed during Phase 2, will contain 22,122 square
feet and 52 parking spaces. The Phase 2 surface parking will include 77 parking spaces.
Table A provides a summary of the various uses proposed as part of this project. The
project landscape plan is shown in Figure 5, and project elevations are shown in Figure
6. Appendix A contains the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. Grading for the project will
require approximately 7,000 cubic yards of fill but will be largely balanced onsite,
although there may be some need for offsite soil transport.
Table A: Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan Land Uses
Phase T f betels)
Residence Inn new
Rooms
93,895
22,745
9
Fairfield Inn and Suites new
or
Floor Area
Building Area'
Percent
Hotel - Related Land Uses
Spaces
(square feet
(square feet
of Site
Phase T f betels)
Residence Inn new
121
93,895
22,745
9
Fairfield Inn and Suites new
89
48,425_
12,395
5
Santa Anita Inn
(existing - tem ra
63
22,050
11,025
4
Subtotal
273
142,320
3S,140
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Surface Parking Phase I
208
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14
Underground Parking Phase II
52
(22,122)
—
—
Surface Parking Phase II
77
-
—
—
Subtotal
337
—
—
—
New Develo ment Total
Dual Hotel Rooms
210
142,320
35,140
14
Notes Condominium Units
50
115,269
13,524
5
Total Rooms Units
260
257,589
1
48,664
19
Total Parking Spaces
337
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Z Floor Area Ratio = Building Area (in square feet) : Site Area (249,599 square feet or 5.73 acres) per County
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Specific Plan
Site Renderings
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The primary access point for the hotels will be at the merger of Colorado Place and West
Huntington Drive. Primary access to the hotel condominiums tower will be off of West
Huntington Drive. A driveway off of East Huntington Drive will serve as a
secondary/emergency access point for both the hotel condominium and dual hotel.
During construction of Phase 1, only buildings A and B of the existing "Santa Anita Inn"
hotel will be demolished (Buildings A and B with 47 rooms), while the remaining
buildings will stay in operation (63 of the 110 rooms). The remaining buildings will be
demolished with Phase 2 construction.
The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan No. SP 13 -02 was submitted to the City to define
the range of permitted uses, development regulations and design guidelines for the
development of the project site. The Specific Plan document indicates it will accomplish
the following objectives:
• Provide high quality development consistent with the City's General Plan and in
conformance with municipal standards, codes, and policies;
• Provide uses that will compliment and support the Santa Anita Park race track
and other important regional facilities in the City, and the current downtown
revitalization community district;
• Design the development to minimize the potential for environmental impacts;
• Augment the City's economic base by increasing tax - generating commercial uses
within the City; and
• Create employment- generating opportunities for the citizens of the City and
surrounding communities.
2.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS, PERMITS, AND APPROVALS
The project applicant has applied for or will need the following discretionary approvals
from the City relative to this project:
Development Agreement;
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan No. SP 13 -02;
General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -01;
Zone Change No, ZC 14 -01;
Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with CEQA;
Conceptual Review of the overall project site plan and visual renderings;
Certificate of Demolition; and
Review of landscape and irrigation plans.
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Other non - discretionary actions anticipated to be taken by the City at the Staff level as
part of the proposed project include:
Approval of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to mitigate site runoff
during construction (i.e., over the short -term) and a Standard Urban Stormwater
Management Plan (SUSMP) to mitigate for post - construction runoff flows (i.e., over
the long -term during project occupancy and operation).
Building permit. The comprehensive building permit includes building permit,
plumbing, mechanical, and electrical permits.
Grading permit.
Sewer connection permit.
Development of the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica project may require the following
permits and/or approvals from other responsible agencies
A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit from the Regional Water
Quality Control Board - Los Angeles Region to ensure that construction site drainage
velocities are equal to or less than the pre - construction conditions and downstream
water quality is not harmed.
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SECTION 3 ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project,
involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the
checklist on the following pages.
❑ Aesthetics
❑ Agriculture Resources
❑ Air Quality
❑ Biological Resources
❑ Cultural Resources
❑ Geology and Soils
❑ Greenhouse Gas Emissions
❑ Hazards /Hazardous Materials
❑ Hydrology/water Quality
❑ Land Use and Planning
❑ Mineral Resources
❑ Noise
3.2 DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
❑ Population and Housing
❑ Public Services
❑ Recreation
❑ Transportation /Circulation
❑ Utilities and Service Systems
❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance
I find that the Project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a ❑
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the Project could have a significant effect on the environment, ❑X
there will not be a significant effect In this case because revisions in the project have
been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE:
DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the Project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ❑
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT Is required.
I find that the Project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially ❑
significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment but at least one effect 1) has
been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal
standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier
analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is
required, but It must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the Project could have a significant effect on the environment, ❑
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an
earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
Including revisions or mitigation measures that are Imposed upon the Project, nothing
further is requir d.
Signature Date
L. 50, t�- 1 Qse S City of Arcadia
Printed Name Agency
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SECTION 4 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST AND DISCUSSION
I. AESTHETICS
Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic Less than
Significant
vista? Potentially with
Less than
Significant Mitigation
Significant No
Impact Incorporated
Impact Impact
La) The most prominent scenic resources that can be viewed from the project area are the San
Gabriel Mountains to the north. There are no other unique vistas, natural or undisturbed areas,
or officially recognized scenic areas in the surrounding area. The Santa Anita Park race track is
just west of the project site, but it is not considered a visual resource per se although the
grandstands of the park are visual from surrounding land uses. However, the race track is a
designated historic district which is discussed in Section V., Cultural Resources
The project site contains the existing Santa Anita Inn, a collection of two -story buildings with
extensive mature landscaping. At present, the hotel and landscaping do not generally block
views of the San Gabriel Mountains for drivers heading northbound on East and West
Huntington Drives. The existing hotel buildings also do not block views of the mountains from
City Hall or surrounding public facilities, but views are partially blocked by the tall redwood trees
in the center of the existing hotel property, and to some degree by tall trees along the northern
boundary of the City Hall athletic fields north of City Hall. There are approximately 45 redwood
trees on site with about half of which are part of a windrow on the eastern boundary of the site.
The proposed SPSP project would construct one six -story and two eight -story buildings on the
site that would temporarily block views of the mountains for northbound travelers on either East
or West Huntington Drive. At 35 miles per hour, the time of view obstruction would be
approximately five seconds.
The proposed project may also block views of the mountains from public facilities and
residential areas south of the project site. When viewed from a vantage point of a two -story
house south of the golf course and west of Arcadia High School, approximately 3 degrees or 2.2
percent of the existing viewshed (approximately 135 degrees) to the north. Therefore, only a
small portion of the permanent view of the mountains from these areas would be blocked by
the proposed project. A similar percentage of the viewshed from City Hall would also be
blocked by the project buildings. The remainder of the residential and public views south of the
project would remain unimpeded. Views of the mountains from the Civic Center Athletic Fields
(north of City Hall) would be almost entirely blocked by the proposed project. However, these
views are already somewhat obscured by tall trees along the north side of the athletic field
property, and individuals using the athletic fields would be present for limited periods of time,
so the project would only result in temporary or short-term visual impacts for this area. There is
also a 12 -foot tall chain link fence with fabric screening and landscaped vines covering most of
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the fence along the southern boundary of the site (i.e., north boundary of the athletic fields)
that will remain after the completion of the project.
The Arcadia County Park is located directly east of the proposed project site and its primary
viewshed is the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. The proposed project is not expected to
block or eliminate these views for persons using the park or the Santa Anita Golf Course which
is located directly south of the Arcadia County Park. In addition, mature trees located in the
park and redwood trees located along the eastern boundary of the project site will help soften
views of the new dual hotel and hotel condominiums.
The height the three proposed buildings will make them visible throughout much of the City of
Arcadia, however, the buildings are not expected to significantly block views of the San Gabriel
Mountains for the general public. The proposed project will not substantially block any views
from residential land uses. Based on this analysis, the project is not expected to result in
substantial adverse effects on scenic vistas, so impacts to public views would be less than
significant.
b) Substantially damage scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
Less than
Significant
Potentially with Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
Lb) The project site or surrounding area do not contain any designated scenic highways. The
nearest designated State scenic highway is the Angeles Crest Highway approximately 15 miles
away. Based on these conditions, the project will not significantly damage scenic resources,
including trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings within a state scenic highway.
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual
Less than
character or quality of the site and its
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
surroundings?
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
❑
❑
® ❑
Lc) The project proposes to demolish the existing 2 -story hotel buildings and construct three
hotel- related buildings with heights of 60, 80, and 86 feet. During construction, persons
travelling on area roads, using nearby land uses, and staying in the existing hotel while it is still
open would have views of the project site in various stages of site preparation and construction.
The proposed project will adhere to the City's standard screened construction fencing
requirement, and due to construction and fencing being temporary the impact is considered
temporary and less than significant. In addition, the current hotel will be demolished, so
impacts to hotel guests' views would be temporary and less than significant.
The proposed project will be taller and not to scale with existing office and hospital buildings
within the immediate area. However, the zoning of the site includes a height allowance (8
stories or 95 feet) under which the proposed project would be consistent. The City allowed this
special height limit for this property to provide a "landmark" project just east of the race track
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that would provide a visual focal point or entry statement into the City along Colorado
Boulevard. Therefore, the project is not expected to detract from the planned visual quality of
the immediate neighborhood, or from any residential neighborhoods to the distance from the
project site. Therefore, the proposed project will not significantly degrade the existing visual
character or affect the visual quality of the site and its surroundings over the long term.
d) Create a new source of substantial light or Less than
tare, which would adversely affect daytime Significant
g � Potentially with Less than
or nighttime views in the area? Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
I.d) The existing hotel buildings do not cause a substantial amount of glare at present due to
the extensive landscaping present onsite. At certain times of day, glare can occur from the sun
shining off of the windows of nearby office buildings and the hospital, especially in the morning
and late afternoon hours.
The SPSP project proposes dual hotel and hotel condominium buildings that will substantially
increase the amount of night lighting such as parking lights and streets lights over the lighting
levels of the existing hotel buildings. However, the project site is directly east of Santa Anita
Park (i.e., horseracing track), which produces a substantially greater amount of night light
during its nighttime events compared to the existing hotel or the proposed project due to its
large parking lot lighting and stadium lighting. The other substantial source of night lighting in
the area is the field lighting of the Civic Center Athletic Fields immediately south of the project
site. The proposed project will also be required to be consistent with State Building Code (i.e.,
Title 24) and City Municipal Code lighting requirements. For more information on exterior
lighting and its controls related to energy efficiency, see Section VII. Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Due to their height, the project buildings will be able to be seen at night from much
of the City, but the renderings of the project indicate they will be aesthetically pleasing, even at
night, so they are not expected to cause significant adverse impacts on nighttime views.
The new hotel and condominium buildings will introduce tall buildings into the area with
hundreds of glass windows which would need to have glazing or coatings to help minimize glare
in the surrounding area and on nearby roadways, therefore, mitigation is required.
Mitigation Measures
AES -1 Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that all
project windows are glazed or otherwise treated to minimize glare on
surrounding roads and properties, to the satisfaction of the Development
Services Director or designee.
In summary, the proposed hotel buildings will increase ambient lighting levels and glare from
the project site, and will change night time views of the area. However, these changes are not
expected to result in significant adverse impacts to nighttime views in the area mainly due to
visual conditions that already exist in the project area and implementation of the recommended
mitigation measure.
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II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES
In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects,
lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment
Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in
assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest
resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer
to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding
the state's inventory of forest land, including the Forest and Range Assessment Project and the
Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in
Forest protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board.
Would the project:
a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
Less than
or Farmland of Statewide Importance n
�
potentially
Significant
with
Less than
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
❑
❑
❑
11.a) The site is almost completely covered over at present by impervious man -made surfaces.
According to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program (FMMP) maps, the project site is
designated as "Urban Land" and is not underlain by any Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or
Farmland of Statewide Importance, so there will be no impact in this regard.
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural Less than
use or a Williamson Act contract? Significant
, potentially with Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
❑ ❑ ❑
II.b) There is no agricultural use zoning or Williamson Act contracts in the City of Arcadia.
Therefore, there will be no impacts in this regard.
c) Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
Less than
rezoning of , forest land (as defined in Public
potentially
Significant
with
Less than
Resources Code section 12220(g)),
Significant
Mitigation
significant No
timberland (as defined by Public Resources
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
Code section 4526, or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
❑
❑
❑
Government Code section 51104 ?
11.c) The site is almost completely covered by man -made impervious surfaces (e.g., buildings
and parking lots) at present. The City of Arcadia has no timberland or timberland production
land, and has no property zoned for forest land. There is no farmland in the City of Arcadia, so
the project will not convert farmland to non - agricultural use, and there are no impacts in this
regard.
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d) Result in the loss of forest land or
Less than
Significant
the a pp licable air quality plan? Potentially with
conversion of forest land to non - forest use? Potentially
significant
with
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
incorporated
Impact Impact
❑
❑
❑
II.d) As outlined in II.c above, the proposed development will not result in the loss of forest
land or conversion of forest land to non - forest use. Therefore, there is no impact.
e) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland, to non - agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non - forest use?
Less than
Significant
Potentially with Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
Me) As outlined in II.c above, there is no farmland in the City of Arcadia. Therefore, the
project would not convert farmland to non - agricultural use and there is no impact.
III, AIR QUALITY
Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management
or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would
the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of Less than
Significant
the a pp licable air quality plan? Potentially with
Less than
Significant Mitigation
Significant No
Impact Incorporated
Impact Impact
III.a) LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) prepared a detailed assessment of air quality impacts for the
proposed project based on the project development characteristics (LSA 2013) (Appendix B) and
the project traffic impact analysis (Kimley -Horn and Associates 2013)(Appendix G). The Air
Quality Management Plan (AQMP) for the South Coast Air Basin (Basin) sets forth a
comprehensive program that will lead the Basin into compliance with all federal and state air
quality standards. Air quality in the Basin is regulated by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District (SCAQMD). The AQMP control measures and related emission reduction
estimates are based upon emissions projections for a future development scenario derived from
land use, population, and employment characteristics defined in consultation with local
governments. Accordingly, conformance with the AQMP for development projects is determined
by demonstrating compliance with local land use plans and/or population projections.
The proposed project involves the construction and occupancy of 257,589 square feet of dual
hotel and hotel condominiums on 5.73 acres of land. The project would also involve the
demolition of an existing hotel, the Santa Anita Inn, with 34,775 square feet of buildings.
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As outlined in Section X, Land Use and Planning, the proposed project uses are consistent with
the General Plan and zoning land use designations for the site. Since it is consistent with the
General Plan, the proposed project is consistent with the Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) Regional Comprehensive Plan (RCP) Guidelines and the SCAQMD Air
Quality Management Plan (AQMP). Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with the
applicable air quality plan, and there are no significant impacts in this regard.
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
Less than
substantially to an existing or projected air potentially
Significant
with Less than
quality violation? Significant
Mitigation Significant No
Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
III.b) The following analysis analyzes both short-term impacts caused by construction activities
and long -term impacts caused by occupancy and operation of the project as proposed.
Short-Term Impacts
Grading and other construction activities would result in combustion emissions from heavy -duty
construction vehicles, haul trucks, and vehicles transporting construction crews. Exhaust
emissions during these construction activities will vary daily as construction activity levels
change. The grading and demolition phases of construction represent the most intense
construction period during which daily emissions would be at their greatest level, based on the
potential amount of equipment and duration of use. The other construction phases would not
result in any greater construction emissions due to less equipment being used and shorter
construction duration. Construction - related impacts also include demolition of some of the
Santa Anita Inn buildings in Phase 1 and the remaining buildings in Phase 2, as well as
excavation for the subterranean parking in Phase 2.
Currently, the Basin is designated as a nonattainment area for ozone, PMjo, and PM2.5. Project
construction will be required to comply with regional fugitive dust reduction practices (SCAQMD
Rule 403) that assist in reducing short-term air pollutant emissions. The purpose of SCAQMD
Rule 403 is to reduce the amount of particulate matter in the atmosphere resulting from man-
made fugitive dust sources. Among the requirements under this rule, fugitive dust must be
controlled so that the presence of such dust does not remain visible in the atmosphere beyond
the property line of the emission source. This is achieved by requiring actions to prevent,
reduce, or mitigate dust emissions. Adherence to Rule 403 is a standard requirement for any
construction activity occurring within the Basin. Adherence to Rule 403 can reduce fugitive dust
emissions by 50 percent or more. As depicted in Table B, construction emissions would not
exceed regional thresholds, so impacts are less than significant. However, the following
measure is recommended to help assure that air quality impacts during construction, especially
on the nearby Salvation Army facility, remain at less than significant levels:
AIR -1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the general contractor for the project shall
prepare and file a Dust Control Plan with the City that complies with SCQAMD
Rule 403 and requires the following during excavation and construction as
appropriate:
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• Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturers'
specifications to all inactive construction areas (previously graded areas
inactive for 10 days or more).
• Water active sites at least twice daily (locations where grading is to occur will
be thoroughly watered prior to earthmoving.)
• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials, or maintain
at least 2 feet of freeboard (vertical space between the top of the load and
top of the trailer) in accordance with the requirements of California Vehicle
Code (CVC) Section 23114.
• Pave construction access roads at least 100 feet onto the site from the main
road.
• Control traffic speeds within the property to 15 mph or less.
AIR -2 Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project developer shall require by
contract specifications that contractors shall utilize California Air Resources Board
(CARE) Tier II Certified equipment or better during the rough/mass grading
phase for rubber -tired dozers and scrapers. Contract specifications shall be
included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall be
reviewed by the City.
AIR -3 Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for each phase, the project
developer shall require by contract specifications that contractors shall place
construction equipment staging areas at least 200 feet away from sensitive
receptors. Contract specifications shall be included in the project construction
documents, which shall be reviewed by the City.
AIR -4 Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each phase, the project developer
shall require by contract specifications that contractors shall utilize power poles
or clean -fuel generators for electrical construction equipment. Contract
specifications shall be included in the proposed project construction documents,
which shall be reviewed by the City.
Long -Term Impacts
Long -term air pollutant emission impacts result from stationary sources and mobile sources
involving any project - related changes. The project would result in a net increase in the amount
of hotel lodging or seasonal residences of 222,514 square feet (257,589 new square feet minus
the 34,775 existing square feet). Thus the project would result in net increases in both
stationary and mobile source emissions. The stationary source emissions would come from the
use of consumer products, landscape equipment, general energy, and solid waste, while trip
generation factors were taken from the ITE Trip Generation Manual, Eight Edition and the traffic
impact analysis prepared by for the proposed project by Kimley -Horn and Associates (Appendix
G). The long -term operational emissions associated with the proposed project, calculated using
the CalEEMod 2011.1.1 model are shown in Table C. The air quality study shows that the
increase of all criteria pollutants as a result of the proposed project would be less than the
applicable SCAQMD daily emission thresholds. Therefore, project - related long -term air quality
impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required.
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Table 13: Short -Term Construction Impacts
Source: Table I, LSA August 2013
CO = carbon monoxide
COZ = carbon dioxide
CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent
Ibs /day = pounds per day
NOx = nitrogen oxides
Table C: Long -Term Operational Emissions
Source
Total Re ional Pollutant Emissions (pounds per da
Construction
NOx
CO
SOX
PMJLQ
Fugitive
Exhaust :Fugitive
Exhaust
Activity/ Phase
ROG
NO
CO
SOZ
PM10
PM1 PM2.5
PMz.
Demolition
5.9
56
42
0.054
5.8
2.6
1.3
2.5
Site Preparation
5.8
58
i 44
0.042
7.2
3.1
3.9
2.9
Grading
4.3
41
28
0.032
2.7
2.4
1.4
2.2
Building
100
0.23
1 16
7.3
Increase from Project
34
12
71
Construction
mArc hitectural
11
41
45
0.07
��
2.6
2.4
0.7
2.3
Coating_
39
3.1
5.2
0.0086
L 0.44
0.25
0.12
0.25
Pavin
2.9
2.8
4.9
0.0086
0.44
0.23
0.12
0.22
Peak Daily
Emissions
50
58
50
0.079
10�
6.8
SCAQMD
75
100
550
150
150
55
Thresholds
Significant
No
No
No
No
No
No
Emissions?
Source: Table I, LSA August 2013
CO = carbon monoxide
COZ = carbon dioxide
CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent
Ibs /day = pounds per day
NOx = nitrogen oxides
Table C: Long -Term Operational Emissions
Source
Pollutant Emissions ounds per day)
ROC
NOx
CO
SOX
PMJLQ
PM2.5
Existing Hotel
12
8.0
29
0.076
4.7
1.4
Proposed Project
Area Sources
25
0.38
29
0.04
3.8
i
Energy Sources
0.13
1.2
0.9
0.007
0.089
0.089
Mobile Sources
21
18
71
1 0,18
L 12
3.4
Total Proposed Project
46
20
100
0.23
1 16
7.3
Increase from Project
34
12
71
0.154
11
5.9
SCAQMD Thresholds
55
55
i 550
150
150
55
Si nifican #?
No
No
i No
No
No
No
Source: Table K, LSA August 2013
CO = carbon monoxide
Ibs/day = pounds per day
NO,, = nitrogen oxides
PM2.5 = particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size
PMjG = particulate matter less than 10 microns in size
ROC = reactive organic compound
SCAQMD = South Coast Air Quality Management District
SO,, = sulfur oxides
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c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net
Less than
Significant
With
Less than
Significant
increase of an criteria pollutant for which the
y p
Potential) y
Significant
with
Less than
project region is non - attainment under an
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
El
El
® El
recursors )?
III.c) The majority of the project - related operational emissions would be due to vehicle trips to
and from the new project buildings. The previous Tables B and C indicate that all emissions of
criteria pollutants from the proposed project would be under the applicable SCAQMD thresholds,
therefore, no significant impacts would occur and no mitigation is required.
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations?
p Potentially
Less than
Significant
With
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
❑
❑
® ❑
IIIA) Localized Significance Thresholds (LSTs) represent the maximum emissions from a
project that would not result in an exceedance of the national or state ambient air quality
standards. LSTs are based on the ambient concentrations of that pollutant within the project
source receptor area (SRA) and the distance to the nearest sensitive receptor. For this project,
the appropriate SRA is the East San Gabriel Valley according to the project air quality analysis
(LSA August 2013) included in Appendix B of this report.
Short -Term LST Impacts
As previously described, it is expected that construction would occur in two phases, so no more
than 5 acres of the site would be actively worked on during any given day. Other than the one
Salvation Army facility at the southwest corner of the site, the closest sensitive receptors to the
site are residences located 1,000 feet north of the project site across Colorado Place. Table D
shows that emissions would not exceed LST thresholds and thus would not require mitigation.
Short-term emissions from the proposed project will cease once construction of the project is
completed, and implementation of Mitigation Measures AIR -1 through AIR -4 will help assure
that short-term emissions on nearby sensitive receptors will remain at less than significant
levels.
Long -Term LST Analysis
Table L of the Air Quality Analysis shows the calculated emissions for the proposed operational
activities compared with the appropriate LSTs, which only includes on -site sources; however,
the CalEEMod 2011.1.1 model outputs do not separate on -site and off -site emissions for mobile
sources. For a worst -case scenario assessment, the emissions shown in Table L include all on-
site project- related stationary sources and 5 percent of the project - related new mobile sources,
which is an estimate of the amount of project - related new vehicle traffic that will occur on site.
Considering the total trip length included in the CalEEMod 2011.1.1 model, the 5 percent
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assumption is conservative. Table E shows that the operational emission rates would not exceed
the LST thresholds for the closest sensitive receptors. Therefore, the proposed operational
activity would not result in a localized significant air quality impact and no mitigation is required.
Table D. Construction LST Impacts (pounds per day)
Emissions Sources NOx
CO
PM10
PM2.5
On -site Emissions 58
43
10.2
6.8
LST Thresholds" 203
1,733
148
63
Significant Emissions? No
No
No
No
Source: Table J, LSA August 2013,
' LST Assumptions: SRA = East San Gabriel Valley, site disturbance = 5 acres, 80 -foot
distance for workers and 1,000 -foot distance for residents
CO = carbon monoxide NOx = nitrogen oxides
lbs/day = pounds per day PM2,5 = particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size
LST = local significance threshold PMIO = particulate matter less than 10 microns in size
Table E. Long -Term Operational LST numbers (pounds per day)
Emissions sources
NO CO
PMf
PM2,
Onsite emissions
1.3 33
4.4
4.0
LST Thresholds'
203 ---1,733
36
16
Significant Emissions?
N� o No
No
No
Source: Table L, LSA August 2013.
' LST Assumptions: SRA = East San Gabriel Valley, 80 -foot distance for workers
and 1,000 -foot distance for residents, onsite traffic = 5 percent of total
CO = carbon monoxide PM2.5 = particulate matter less than 2.5 microns in size
Ibs/day = pounds per day PMIO = particulate matter less than 10 microns in size
NOx = nitrogen oxides
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a
Less than
substantial number of people? Potentially
Significant
With
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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III.e) Project construction will generate limited odors over the short -term, mainly fumes from
gasoline- and diesel- powered construction equipment. These odors would be temporary and not
likely to be noticeable beyond the project limits. The painting of buildings or the installation of
asphalt surfaces may also create odors. SCAQMD Rule 1113 outlines standards for paint
applications, while Rule 1108 identifies standards regarding the application of asphalt.
Adherence to the standards identified in these SCAQMD Rules would reduce temporary odor
impacts to a less than significant level, and no mitigation is required.
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Land uses generally associated with long -term objectionable odors include agricultural uses,
wastewater treatment plants, food processing plants, chemical plants, composting operations,
refineries, landfills, dairies, and fiberglass molding facilities. The proposed project does not
include uses that would generate long -term objectionable odors. Because the project would not
involve any substantial short-term or long -term sources of odors, impacts are considered less
than significant and no mitigation is required,
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either
Less than
direct) or through habitat modifications, on
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Potentially
Significant
With
Less than
any species identified as a candidate,
Significant
Mitigation
significant No
sensitive, or special status species in local or
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by
the California Department of Fish and Game
El
or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
IV.a) The proposed project site is located on an urban infill site that contains no native
vegetation and supports limited wildlife species, mainly those that are tolerant of regular human
activity including ground squirrels, rodents, and song birds such as meadowlarks, finches,
chickadees, and mockingbirds. The existing hotel landscaping on the project site includes rose
gardens, man -made waterfalls, ornamental bushes and trees, and a windrow of mainly redwood
trees adjacent to Huntington East Drive and the Arcadia County Park on the east side of the
project site. The project developer is planning on preserving the windrow of redwood trees on
the project site. There are approximately 100 other trees on the rest of project site, mainly
ornamental varieties, including sycamore, palm, and weeping willow. These trees are mature
and may provide roosting but likely not nesting opportunities for raptors and other birds due to
the constant level of human disturbance. Migratory and raptorial birds are covered by the
Migratory Bird Treaty Act, and may be impacted by project construction if birds or nests are
present during grading or tree removal. In addition, redwood trees are not listed or otherwise
protected species, but they do constitute a relatively unique biological resource in this area and
as such should be preserved if possible. It should be noted that, during Phase I construction,
the southern portion of the existing Santa Anita Inn and its associated mature landscaping, will
remain in place until the start of Phase 2 construction. In addition, the City's development
guidelines for commercial uses encourage the preservation of mature trees. Potential impacts to
the existing trees and nesting birds are considered potentially significant and require mitigation.
Mitigation_ Measures
113I0-1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase, the developer shall provide
an assessment of existing trees on the areas to be developed. This tree
assessment shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and identify any
existing large bushes or trees that can be relocated or preserved as part of the
new development project. The project landscaping plans shall attempt to
preserve existing mature trees onsite to the extent feasible, based on the tree
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assessment. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Planning Division.
113I0-2 During project construction in either phase, the existing redwood trees along the
east side of the property shall be protected by being taped or roped off with
appropriate signage so construction equipment will not accidentally come in
contact with and damage or destroy any trees. The trees shall be sprayed with
water at the end of each day when substantial amounts of dust are generated
(e.g., during grading or demolition) to minimize damage from dust deposition.
This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning
Division.
113I0-3 Construction in either phase should not occur during the local nesting season
(estimated February 1 to July 15). If any construction occurs during the nesting
season, a nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to
the issuance of a grading permit or removal of any large trees on the existing
hotel property. If the biologist determines that nesting birds are present, an area
of 100 feet shall be marked off around the nest and no construction activity can
occur in that area during nesting activities. Grading and/or construction may
resume in this area when a qualified biologist has determined the nest is no
longer occupied and all juveniles have fledged. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
With implementation of Mitigation Measures BIO -1 through BIO -3, no significant impacts on
biological resources are expected to occur from project implementation.
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any
Less than
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
p
Potentially
Significant
with
less than
community identified in local or regional
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
plans, policies, regulations, or by the
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
California Department of Fish and Game or
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
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IV.b) The project site does not contain any designated riparian habitat or other sensitive
natural communities. The site is completely developed with man -made improvements and
landscaping, and does not contain any natural drainages or riparian vegetation. Therefore,
there are no impacts in this regard, and no mitigation is required.
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on
Less than
federal) protected wetlands as defined b
y p y
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal,
filling, hydrological interruption, or other
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means?
IV.c) The project site and immediate surrounding area are completely developed with man-
made improvements and do not contain any natural drainages, federally protected wetlands, or
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any biological resources that would be under the jurisdiction of federal or state resource
agencies. Therefore, there are no impacts in this regard, and no mitigation is required.
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of
Less than
Less than
Significant
Potentially with Less than
any native resident or migratory fish or
g ry
Potentially
significant
with
Less than
wildlife species or with established native
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
impede the use of native wildlife nursery
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sites?
IVA) There are no known native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species within the City of
Arcadia. The site also does not contain any vegetation other than a few landscaped ornamental
trees, which provide minimal biological resource value. The site does not contain any drainage
features that would support fish or other wildlife, nor does it contain any resources that would
assist any species that are migrating or native wildlife raising their young. Mitigation Measures
BIO -1 through BIO -3 address impacts to the onsite trees and nesting birds (under the Migratory
Bird Treaty Act) if present. With implementation of these measures, there will be no significant
impacts in this regard, and no additional mitigation is required.
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a
tree preservation policy or ordinance?
Less than
Significant
Potentially With Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
IV.e) The City of Arcadia does have an Oak Tree Preservation ordinance, However, there are
no oak trees on the proposed project site, so the SPSP project will not conflict with this or any
other local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. Since there are no impacts, no
mitigation is required. See Mitigation Measure BIO -2 regarding preservation of onsite redwood
trees,
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Less than
Habitat Conservation Plan Natural
�
Significant
Potentially with Less than
Community Conservation Plan, or other
Significant Mitigation Significant No
approved local, regional, or state habitat
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
conservation plan?
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IV.f) The project site is not covered by any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan.
Therefore, there will be no impacts in this regard, and no mitigation is required.
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V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
Less than
significance of a historical resource as defined Y
g Potential)
Significant
with Less than
in §15064.5? Significant
Mitigation Significant No
Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
V.a) The Santa Anita Inn, an existing 2 -story hotel with 110 guest rooms, is located on the
project site. The hotel was built in 1955, and the State Office of Historic Preservation
recommends all structures over 50 years of age be surveyed for historical significance prior to
demolition. In August 2013, LSA Associates, Inc. conducted a cultural assessment for historical
resources of the hotel and the results are incorporated into this section (Appendix Q.
The Santa Anita Inn helped support Santa Anita Park by providing lodging for race track visitors
as well as other City guests over the years. The City of Arcadia incorporated in 1903, and Santa
Anita Park was built in its present location in 1934. The racetrack played and continues to play
an important role in the City of Arcadia's economy, which is based on entertainment, sporting,
hospitality, and gambling opportunities. Other local historical resources in the immediate area
include the Methodist Hospital of Southern California built in 1957 a quarter mile south of the
project site, and the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden a mile west of the site
that opened to the public in 19482.
The Santa Anita Inn was built in 1955 almost 50 years after the creation of the Santa Anita
Park. The Inn was originally built to house Santa Anita Park workers, jockeys, and visiting
guests to the race track. In 1985, the hotel went through a major renovation and all interior
spaces were reconstructed or upgraded so that little if any of the original interior treatments or
furnishings remain. The building exteriors were also renovated at that time, but the overall
appearance and color scheme of the hotel were maintained. In addition, the hotel grounds
contain extensive mature landscaping which provides a very pleasant ambiance to the facility.
The historical assessment determined that the existing Santa Anita Inn property does not meet
the requirements of listing for either the State or National Register of Historic Places. In
addition, the City of Arcadia does not maintain a list of locally designated historical resources.
Nevertheless, the Santa Anita Inn does represent a connection to the City's past, and its
character and contributions to the City's history have been adequately documented in the
2 http:llwww.santaanita.comZthe-park/histoty
http://www.ci.arcadia.ca. us home index.as ? a e =1102
htto:/ /www methodisthospital.org /ABOUTUS /Pages /History.aspx
http://www.arboretum.org/index.php/explore/our—history/
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California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) 523A and 5236 forms filled out as part of
the LSA historical assessment (see Appendix C), This documentation needs to be filed with the
City to assure there will be no significant impacts to local historical resources (see Mitigation
Measure CUL -1).
The proposed dual hotels and hotel condominiums will continue to supply seasonal housing for
Santa Anita Park management, workers, jockeys, and guests, as well as other visitors to the
City. This is an increasingly important role in the local economy since Hollywood Park has
publicly announced its plan to close. Due to the closure of Hollywood Park, the Santa Anita Park
race season will likely increase from five to seven months long. In addition, the proposed
project would also be consistent with the City's General Plan and appears to be consistent with
its recently adopted downtown revitalization plan.
Mitigation Measures
CUL -1 Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings on the site, the completed DPR
523A forms and a cover memorandum shall be submitted to the City for filing to
officially document the historical assessment for the Santa Anita Inn. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
CUL -2 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for Phase 1, the applicant shall install a
monument plaque indicating the location of the former Santa Anita Inn and its
importance in the history of the City of Arcadia. The size, construction, and
location of this plaque shall be up to the discretion of the City Manager, in
consultation with the Planning Division.
CUL -3 If cultural artifacts are discovered during project grading, work shall be halted in
that area until a qualified historian or archaeologist can be retained by the
developer to assess the significance of the find. The project cultural monitor shall
observe the remaining earthmoving activities at the project site consistent with
Public Resources Code Section 21083.2(b), (c), and (d). The monitor shall be
equipped to record and salvage cultural resources that may be unearthed during
grading activities. The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert
grading equipment to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources.
If any resources of a prehistoric or Native American origin are discovered, the
appropriate Native American tribal representative will be contacted and invited to
observe the monitoring program for the duration of the grading phase at tribal
expense. Any Native American resources shall be evaluated in accordance with
the CEQA Guidelines and either reburied at the project site or curated at an
accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities have
ceased or the cultural monitor determines that monitoring is no longer
necessary, such activities shall be discontinued. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
Implementation of these measures will assure there will be no significant impacts to any
existing or undiscovered historical or archaeological resources.
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b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
Less than
significance of an archaeological resource
� g
Potentially
significant
with
Less than
pursuant to §15064.5?
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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IV.b) The project site has been completely disturbed by previous development and human
activity. Development of the proposed project is not expected to cause any significant impacts
to archaeological resources on the site. However, it is still possible, though unlikely, that
archaeological resources may be found during excavation of the project site. Implementation of
Mitigation Measure CUL -3 will help assure that impacts to unanticipated archaeological
resources will be reduced to less than significant levels.
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
Less than
resource or site or unique
paleontological q
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
geologic feature?
significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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IV.c) The project site has been extensively disturbed in the past, and is currently covered with
man -made structures and improvements. The project geotechnical report (Geo Inc. 2013)
indicates that the entire area is underlain by hundreds of feet of alluvial (stream - deposited)
materials, so it is unlikely that fossil- bearing geologic strata will be disturbed during project
grading. However, it is possible, though not likely, that megafaunal (ancient large mammal) or
related paleontological resources may be found during excavation of the project site, since such
resources have been occasionally found during excavations elsewhere in the LA Basin. To
prevent impacts to unanticipated paleontological resources, mitigation is required.
Mitigation Measures
CUL -4 If paleontological resources (fossils) are discovered during project grading, work
will be halted in that area until a qualified paleontologist can be retained to
assess the significance of the find. The project paleontologist shall monitor
remaining earthmoving activities at the project site and shall be equipped to
record and salvage fossil resources that may be unearthed during grading
activities. The paleontologist shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert
grading equipment to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources.
Any fossils found shall be evaluated in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and
offered for curation at an accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia.
Once grading activities have ceased or the paleontologist determines that
monitoring is no longer necessary, monitoring activities shall be discontinued.
This measure may be combined with CUL -3 at the discretion of the City Planning
Division.
Implementation of this measure will help assure there will be no significant impacts to
unexpected paleontological resources or unique geological features from project construction.
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d) Disturb any human remains, including those Less than
interred outside of formal cemeteries? Significant
Potentially with Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
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IV.d) The proposed project site does not contain any known human remains. However, there is
always a small possibility that ground - disturbing activities during construction may uncover
previously unknown buried human remains. Therefore, the following mitigation is
recommended:
Mitiiaation Measures
CUL -5 In the event of an accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains,
California State Health and Safety Code § 7050.5 dictates that no further
disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary findings
as to origin and disposition pursuant to CEQA regulations and PRC § 5097.98. If
human remains are found, the LA County Coroner's office shall be contacted to
determine if the remains are recent or of Native American significance. Prior to
issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall include a note to this effect on
the grading plans for the project.
Implementation of this measure will help assure there will be no significant impacts if human
remains are found during project grading.
VI, GEOLOGY AND SOILS
Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential
substantial adverse effects, including the risk
of loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as
Less than
delineated on the most recent AI ulst-
q
Potentially
Significant
With
Less than
Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
issued by the State Geologist for the
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
area or based on other substantial
evidence of a known fault? Refer to
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Publication 42.
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ii) Strong seismic groundshaking?
Less than
Significant
with
Less than
Significant
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Potentially
with
Less than
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®
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
impact
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iii) Seismic - related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
Potentially
Less than
Significant
with
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
No
Impact
incorporated
Impact
Impact
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iv) Landslides?
Less than
Significant
Potentially
with
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant
No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact
Impact
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Vl.a.i -iv) The Raymond Mill Fault Zone and the Sierra Madre Fault Zone are the only faults
located in the City of Arcadia. The project study area is underlined by extremely thick alluvial
deposits that are subject to differential settlement during any intense shaking associated with
seismic events, which can be expected for any location in Southern California. This can result in
damage to property when an area settles to different degrees over a relatively short distance.
Almost the entire region is subject to this hazard, but building design standards do significantly
reduce the potential for harm. The proposed project site is not located within the boundaries of
an Earthquake Fault Zone for fault rupture hazard as defined by the Alquist - Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zoning Act of 1972 (CGS 2005)(Appendix D), there are no known active or potentially
active faults that traverse the project site, and the site is not located in an area with steep or
unstable slopes (City General Plan 1995). In addition, local groundwater is found at depths well
in excess of 50 feet, so the potential for liquefaction is considered low. As part of its
development review process, the City will require the project to be built to withstand expected
seismic groundshaking, as well as local soil conditions as outlined in the project geotechnical
study (CGS 2005). Therefore, the project site is not expected to be subject to any significant
impacts regarding fault zones, strong seismic groundshaking, ground failure, liquefaction, or
landslides, and no mitigation is required.
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil? Potentially
Less than
Significant
with
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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Vi.b) The proposed project site gently slopes to the south at a gradient of 2.4 percent with
elevations ranging from 473 feet above mean sea level (amsl) at the north corner sloping down
to 466 feet amsl at the south corner. The site is currently covered over by buildings and mainly
impervious surfaces and does not exhibit signs of erosion. Excavation and grading for the
proposed project would temporarily expose some onsite soils to erosion from wind or water.
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However, the City will apply its standard erosion control measures as conditions of approval, so
these potential impacts would be less than significant.
Development of the site would involve more than one acre, therefore, the proposed project is
required to obtain a National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit. A Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) would also be required to address erosion and
discharge impacts associated with grading of the site for development of the proposed project.
The majority of the soils present on the site have at least a slight erosion hazard potential, so
the proposed project is required to adhere to the City's grading requirements, obtain an NPDES
permit, prepare a Standard Urban Stormwater Management Plan (SUSMP), and prepare an
SWPPP. These actions are outlined in Mitigation Measures HYD -1 through HYD -3 in
Section IX, Hydrology and Water Quality. Compliance with these measures will reduce potential
impacts associated with soil erosion hazards to less than significant levels.
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
Lessthan
Unstable or that would become unstable as a Potentially
Significant
with Less than
result of the project, and potentially result in Significant
Mitigation Significant No
on -site or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? r,
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VI.c) Subsidence is the sudden sinking or gradual downward settling of the earth's surface with
little or no horizontal movement. Subsidence is caused by a variety of activities, which includes,
but is not limited to, withdrawal of groundwater, pumping of oil and gas from underground, the
collapse of underground mines, liquefaction, and hydrocompaction. However, the City of
Arcadia is located on an alluvial plain that is relatively flat and expected to be stable. The
project site is also a flat site and will not be subject to either onsite or offsite landslide hazards
(CGS 2005). There will be no significant impacts in this regard, and no mitigation is required.
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in
Less than
Table 18 -1 -B of the Uniform Building
g
Significant
Potentially with Less than
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
significant Mitigation Significant No
property?
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
VIA) Expansive soils generally have a substantial amount of clay particles, which can give up
water (shrink) or absorb water (swell). The change in the volume exerts stress on buildings and
other loads placed on these soils. The extent or range of the shrink/swell is influenced by the
amount and kind of clay present in the soil. The occurrence of these soils is often associated
with geologic units having marginal stability. Expansive soils can be widely dispersed and they
can occur in hillside areas as well as low -lying alluvial basins. The proposed project site and
surrounding area are underlain by deep well- drained alluvial soils that have low to moderate
expansion potential. With implementation of the building recommendations in the project
geotechnical study (Appendix D), the project will have no substantial risks to life or property
related to expansive soils, Impacts in this regard will be less than significant, and no mitigation
is required.
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e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting
Less than
the use of septic tanks or alternative Potentially
Significant
with Less than
wastewater disposal systems where sewers Significant
Mitigation Significant No
are not available for the disposal of waste Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
water? —
— —
VI.e) The proposed project would be connected to the existing sewer system, so no septic or
alternative wastewater disposal systems are needed. Therefore, there will be no significant
impacts in this regard.
VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
Would the project:
a) Generate gas emissions, either directly or
Less than
indirectly, that may have a significant impact
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
on the environment?
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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VII.a) LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) prepared a detailed assessment of air quality impacts
including greenhouse gas emission impacts for the proposed project based on the project
development characteristics (LSA 2013)(Appendix B) and the project traffic impact analysis
(Kimley -Horn and Associates 2013)(Appendix G).
During the construction of the project, expected equipment and vehicles will generate
greenhouse gases in small amounts. There currently are no identified thresholds for greenhouse
gas emissions. This section provides an analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated
with the proposed project. This analysis examines the short -term construction and long -term
operational impacts of the proposed project as it relates to greenhouse gases. A detailed
assessment of project - related GHG emissions is included in the project's air quality study
(Appendix B).
Project - related emissions of GHGs have been modeled by including direct emissions from
project vehicular traffic. Indirect emissions from electric power plants generating electricity,
energy used to provide water, and the processing of solid waste were accounted for taking into
account the nature of the project. The project would utilize quantifiable amounts of electricity,
natural gas, water and generate solid waste that will contribute CO2i CH4, and N20 emissions.
The emissions of GHG resulting have been estimated using parameters from both the State of
California and the federal government.
Calculation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
The project's GHG emissions during construction and mobile sources during project operation
were estimated by using the CaIEEMod 2011.1.1 computer model developed and maintained by
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the South Coast Air Quality Management District ( SCAQMD). The project's GHG emissions from
on -site equipment were estimated using the emission factors found on the SCAQMD website.
The CalEEMod 2011.1.1 program estimates that the project would generate 644 pounds per day
or a total of 885 metric tons of CO2e GHGs during construction, as shown in Table F below. By
comparison, the proposed project's long -term total unmitigated carbon dioxide equivalents for
carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide would be 3,700 metric tons of CO2e per year or
0.0037 MMTCO2e/year, as shown in Table G below. The carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous
oxide emissions that would be associated with the proposed project is less than 0.0000075
percent of California's total emissions for carbon dioxide, methane, and nitrous oxide (463.95
Tg CO2e). According to the Air Quality Analysis, GHG emissions of 3,700 tpy of CO2e from the
proposed project expansion would be lower than the SCAQMD interim tiered GHG emissions
threshold for commercial projects of 1,400 tpy of CO2e, and would be below the 25,000 MT of
CO2e/yr of residual emissions.
Table F: Short-Term Construction GHG Emissions
Construction Phase
Total Regional Pollutant Emissions
I metric tons er ear
CO2
CH
N O
CO e
Demolition
51
0.010
0
51
Site Preparation
20
0.0056
0
20
Gradin
30
0.0086
0
31
Building Construction
642
0.082
0
644
Architectural Coating
46
0.0042
0
46
Paving
23
0.0064
0
23
Source: Table M, LSA August 2013
CH4 = methane CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent
CO2 = carbon dioxide N20 = nitrous oxide
Table G: Long -Term Operational Project GHG Emissions
Source
Pollutant Emissions metric tons per ye ar
Bio-
CO2
NBio- Total
CO2 CO2
CH4
NZO
CO2e
Construction emissions
amortized over 30 years
0
29 29
0.0042
0
29
Operational emissions
Area
5.3
11 16
0.017
0.00036
17
Energy
0
1,200 1200
0.028
0.0091
1200
Mobile
0
2 300 2.13-00
0.092
0
2,300
Waste
28
0 28
1.7
0
63
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Emissions
36
79 82
3,600 3,700
0.28
2.1
0.007
0.016
90
3200
Source: Table N, LSA August 2013
Note: Numbers in table may not add up correctly due to rounding of all numbers to two significant digits.
Bio -CO2 = biologically generated CO2 CO2e = carbon dioxide equivalent
CH4 = methane N20 = nitrous oxide
CO2 = carbon dioxide NM -0O2 = Non - biologically generated CO2
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The project air quality study concluded that the proposed SPSP project would be consistent with
currently accepted state GHG strategies if it implemented the following mitigation:
Mitigation Measures
GHG -1 To ensure reductions below the expected "Business As Usual" (BAU) scenario,
the project will implement a variety of measures that will reduce its greenhouse
gas (GHG) emissions. To the extent feasible, and to the satisfaction of the City of
Arcadia (City), the following measures will be incorporated into the design and
construction of the SPSP project prior to the issuance of building permits:
Construction and Building Materials
Recycle/reuse at least 50 percent of the demolished and/or grubbed construction
materials (including, but not limited to, soil, vegetation, concrete, lumber, metal,
and cardboard).
Use "Green Building Materials," such as those materials that are resource -
efficient and are recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly way,
for at least 10 percent of the project.
Energy Efficiency Measures
Design all project buildings to exceed the 2013 California Building Code's (CBC)
Title 24 energy standard by 10 percent, including, but not limited to, any
combination of the following:
Design buildings to accommodate future solar installations.
Limit air leakage through the structure or within the heating and cooling
distribution system to minimize energy consumption.
Incorporate ENERGY STAR or better rated windows, space heating and cooling
equipment, light fixtures, appliances, or other applicable electrical equipment.
Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems. Use daylight as an integral
part of the lighting systems in buildings.
Install light - colored roofs and pavement materials where possible.
Install energy - efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances and equipment,
and control systems.
Install solar lights or light- emitting diodes (LEDs) for outdoor lighting or outdoor
lighting that meets the 2013 California Building and Energy Code.
Water Conservation and Efficiency Measures
Devise a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project
and its location consistent with the City's Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance
(WELO). The strategy may include the following, plus other innovative measures
that may be appropriate:
Create water - efficient landscapes within the development.
Install water - efficient irrigation systems and devices, such as soil moisture -based
irrigation controls.
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Design buildings to be water - efficient. Install water - efficient fixtures and
appliances, including low -flow faucets, dual -flush toilets, and waterless urinals.
Restrict watering methods (e.g., prohibit systems that apply water to
nonvegetated surfaces) and control runoff.
Solid Waste Measures
To facilitate and encourage recycling to reduce landfill- associated emissions,
among others, the project will provide trash enclosures that include additional
enclosed area(s) for collection of recyclable materials. The recycling collection
area(s) will be located within, near, or adjacent to each trash and rubbish
disposal area. The recycling collection area will be a minimum of 50 percent of
the area provided for the trash/rubbish enclosure(s) or as approved by the waste
management department of the City of Arcadia.
Provide employee education on waste reduction and available recycling services.
Transportation Measures
To facilitate and encourage non - motorized transportation, bicycle racks shall be
provided in convenient locations to facilitate bicycle access to the project area.
The bicycle racks shall be shown on project landscaping and improvement plans
submitted for Planning Department approval and shall be installed in accordance
with those plans.
Provide pedestrian walkways and connectivity throughout the project.
Fund or participate in some type of shuttle service for hotel guests to access the
City's downtown Gold Line Station.
With implementation of Mitigation Measure GHG -1 and application of regulatory
requirements, the project would have GHG emissions below those expected for a BAU project
and would not conflict with or impede implementation of reduction goals identified in AB 32, the
Governor's Executive Order 5 -3 -05, and other strategies to help reduce GHGs to the level
proposed by the Governor. Therefore, the project's contribution to cumulative GHG emissions
would be less than significant.
b) Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or
Less than
regulation adopted for the purpose of
Potentially
Significant
W"
Less than
reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
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VII.b) The City of Arcadia has adopted policies under the City's General Plan to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions in compliance with SB 375 and AB 32, to reduce greenhouse gas
emissions to 1990 levels by 2020, and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2050. The City's website
also discusses an Energy Efficiency Plan that was not available at the time of this report. The
SPSP project will be required to comply with these local GHG emission control measures as well.
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With implementation of Mitigation Measure GHG -1, the proposed SPSP will less than
significant project and cumulative impacts related to GHGs and global climate change.
VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or
Less than
the environment through the routine
Potentially ignificant
y with Less than
transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
Significant Mitigation Significant No
materials?
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
VIII.a) The site currently contains an existing hotel, and Phase 1 Environmental Site
Assessment prepared for the project site (RJL Associates March 20103) indicates that the site
does not contain any hazardous materials or facilities. In addition, there are only a few sites in
the surrounding area that store or handle hazardous materials, and none of them would have
any effect or impact on the project site or the proposed SPSP project (RJL 2003)(Appendix E).
The project proposes to develop two new hotels and hotel condominiums that are not expected
to use or generate substantial or significant amounts of hazardous materials. There would be an
incremental impact in this regard from these expanded lodging- related uses, but compliance
with existing federal, state, and local laws/regulations regarding hazardous materials should
help ensure that these impacts are less than significant, and no mitigation is required.
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or
Less than
the environment through reasonably
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Significant
Potentially with Less than
foreseeable upset and accident conditions
Significant Mitigation Significant No
involving the release of hazardous materials
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
into the environment?
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V111.b) The proposed project site is located in Los Angeles County, which is not among the
counties that are found to have serpentine and ultramafic rock in their soils. Therefore, the
potential risk for naturally occurring asbestos is small. However, due to the age of the existing
Santa Anita Inn, it is very likely that asbestos - containing materials (ACMs) and/or lead -based
paint (LBP) are present on the project site at this time. Prior to demolition, these materials will
need to be removed by licensed personnel, as outlined in the following mitigation:
Mitigation Measures
HAZ -1 Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings or associated structures, a
qualified contractor shall be retained to survey structures proposed for
demolition to determine if asbestos- containing materials (ACMs) and/or lead -
based paint (LBP) are present. If ACMs and /or LBP are present, prior to
commencement of general demolition, these materials shall be removed and
transported to an appropriate landfill by a licensed contractor. This measure shall
be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Building Division including written
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documentation of the disposal of any ACMs or LBP in conformance with all
applicable regulations.
With implementation of Mitigation Measure HA2 -1, the proposed project will not create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment.
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials,
substances, or waste within one- quarter mile
of an existing or proposed school?
Less than
Significant
Potentially with Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
VIII.c) There is one school located within a quarter mile of the project site - Barnhart School
(Kindergarten through 8" grade). However, Section VIII.a above indicates the proposed project
would not emit or produce any hazardous materials that would represent a health hazard to the
public or to students or staff at Barnhart School. Therefore, there would be no significant
impact in this regard, and no mitigation is required.
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list
Less than
of hazardous materials sites compiled
p
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
pursuant to Government Code Section
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
Impact
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significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
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VIII.d) There are no properties in the vicinity of the project site, nor is the project site itself
on any Federal Superfund Sites (NPL), State Response Sites, Voluntary Cleanup Sites, School
Cleanup Sites, Permitted Sites, or Corrective Action sites lists. Neither the project site nor the
surrounding properties within one - quarter mile of the site are identified on the California State
Water Resources Control Board's Geotracker list of leaking underground fuel tank (LUFT) sites
(2012). Therefore, there will be no impact in this regard and no mitigation is required.
e) For a project located within an airport land
Less than
useIan or, where such a plan has not been
p
Potentially
Sgwith t
with
Less than
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
or public use airport, would the project result
Impact
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Impact Impact
in a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area?
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VIII.e) The proposed project site is not located within an airport land use plan or within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport. There would not be any airport- related safety
hazards for people working at the proposed project site or guests of the hotels or
condominiums. Therefore, the project will have no impacts related to airport activity, and no
mitigation is required.
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f) For a project within the vicinity of a private
Less than
airstrip, the project result in a safe
p, � safety
significant
Potentially with Less than
hazard for people residing or working in the
significant Mitigation Significant No
project area?
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
VIII.0 There are no private airstrips within 2 miles of the project site, so there will be no
impacts in this regard, and no mitigation is required.
g) Impair implementation of or physically Less than
interfere with an adopted emergency significant
p 9 � Potentially with Less than
response plan or emergency evacuation plan? significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
VIII.g) The Santa Anita Inn currently occupies the project site. Police, fire, and paramedic
services are currently provided by the City to the entire downtown area, including the project
site. The site is accessible via the merger of Colorado Place and West Huntington Drive to the
north and Fast Huntington Drive to the east. Development of the project site as proposed will
not reduce the existing level of emergency access or the ability to evacuate onsite uses if an
emergency or disaster occurs, so there will be no significant impacts in this regard and no
mitigation is required.
h) Expose people or structures to a significant
Less than
risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland potentially
Significant
with Less than
fires, including where wildlands are adjacent Significant
Mitigation Significant No
to urbanized areas or where residences are Impact
incorporated Impact Impact
intermixed with wildlands? r,
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VIII.h) According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL Fire)
mapping system the City of Arcadia contains areas considered to be Very High Fire Hazards
Zones. The map created by CAL Fire has been adopted by the City to target these areas and
implement stringent wild land fire mitigation strategies. The proposed project site does not fall
within any fire hazard zones, and is not within close proximity to any wildlands and will not
have a fire hazard impact. Review of proposed building plans is a standard part of the City's
development review process, and the proposed project will be required to comply with any
building design requirements of the City Fire Department (see Section XIV, Public Services) to
mitigate urban (non - wildland) fire hazards. Therefore, wildfire hazard impacts would be less
than significant and no mitigation is required.
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IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements? Potentially
Less than
Significant
with
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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IX.a) In 1972, the Clean Water Act (CWA) was amended to require National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for the discharge of pollutants into "Waters of
the U.S." from any point source. In 1987, the CWA was amended to require that the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency establish regulations for permitting under the NPDES permit
program, that at the local level cities must ensure provision of vegetates swales, buffers, and
infiltration areas in new development projects. For Arcadia, the NPDES program is issued by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board, Los Angeles Region. The NPDES program coordinates
the actions of all incorporated cities within this region (except Long Beach) and Los Angeles
County to regulate and control storm water and urban runoff into Los Angeles County
waterways and ocean. The proposed project will be subject to NPDES requirements as well as
the City of Arcadia's Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (WELO). Although this is a standard
regulatory requirement, it is incorporated into the project mitigation to allow for better tracking
through the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) that will prepared for this
project.
Short-Term Impacts. It is possible that runoff during grading and construction activities
could result in sediment and other urban pollutants into local drainage facilities. To protect
water quality over the short -term (i.e., during construction), the project will be required to
prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) which is a written document that
describes the construction operator's activities to comply with the requirements in the NPDES
permit. Required elements of an SWPPP include (1) site description addressing the elements
and characteristics specific to the project site; (2) descriptions of Best Management Practices
(BMPs) for erosion and sediment controls; (3) BMPs for construction waste handling and
disposal; (4) implementation of approved local plans; and (5) proposed post - construction
controls, including a description of local post - construction erosion and sediment control
requirements. The SWPPP is intended to facilitate a process whereby the operator evaluates
potential pollutant sources at the site and selects and implements BMPs designed to prevent or
control the discharge of pollutants in stormwater runoff.
During the construction period, the proposed project would use a series of BMPs to reduce
erosion and sedimentation. These measures may include the use of gravel bags, silt fences, hay
bales, check dams, hydroseed, and soil binders. The construction contractor would be required
to operate and maintain these controls throughout the duration of on -site construction
activities.
Long -Term Impacts. Once the proposed project is completed, it is possible that operation or
ongoing activities of project uses may contribute to long -term water quality impacts. To prevent
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such impacts, the project must implement a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan
(SUSMP) is required of the proposed project. Onsite runoff will be either infiltrated into the
ground in landscaped areas or be directed to several catch basins and down drains which will
then direct runoff into the City's storm drain system. New development is required to meet or
exceed pre - project conditions for stormwater discharge, and the proposed project would be
required to retain any additional runoff onsite and discharge it to the storm drain system at
rates that do not exceed pre - project conditions.
Adherence to NPDES requirements is required of all development within the City, the
incorporation of these requirements in the following measures is designed to track both
standard requirements and specific mitigation measures as identified below:
Mitigation Measures
HYD -1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall file a Notice of Intent
(NOI) with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to be covered
under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Permit for discharge of storm water associated with construction
activities. The project developer shall submit to the City the Waste Discharge
Identification Number issued by the State Water Quality Control Board (SWQCB)
as proof that the project's NOI is to be covered by the General Construction
Permit has been filed with the SWQCB. This measure shall be implemented to
the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
HYD -2 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit to the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board ( RWQCB) and receive approval for
a project - specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP). The SWPPP
shall include a surface water control plan and erosion control plan citing specific
measures to control on -site and off -site erosion during the entire grading and
construction period. In addition, the SWPPP shall emphasize structural and
nonstructural best management practices (BMPs) to control sediment and non -
visible discharges from the site. BMPs to be implemented may include (but shall
not be limited to) the following:
• Potential sediment discharges from the site may be controlled by the
following; sandbags, silt fences, straw wattles, fiber rolls, a temporary debris
basin (if deemed necessary), and other discharge control devices. The
construction and condition of the BMPs are to be periodically inspected by
the RWQCB during construction, and repairs would be made as required.
• Area drains within the construction area must be provided with inlet
protection. Minimum standards are sand bag barriers, or two layers of
sandbags with filter fabric over the grate, properly designed standpipes, or
other measures as appropriate.
• Materials that have the potential to contribute non - visible pollutants to storm
water must not be placed in drainage ways and must be placed in temporary
storage containment areas.
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All loose soil, silt, clay, sand, debris, and other earthen material shall be
controlled to eliminate discharge from the site. Temporary soil stabilization
measures to be considered include: covering disturbed areas with mulch,
temporary seeding, soil stabilizing binders, fiber rolls or blankets, temporary
vegetation, and permanent seeding. Stockpiles shall be surrounded by silt
fences and covered with plastic tarps.
• Implement good housekeeping practices such as creating a waste collection
area, putting lids on waste and material containers, and cleaning up spills
immediately.
• The SWPPP shall include inspection forms for routine monitoring of the site
during the construction phase.
• Additional required BMPs and erosion control measures shall be documented
in the SWPPP.
• The SWPPP would be kept on site for the duration of project construction and
shall be available to the local Regional Water Quality Control Board for
inspection at any time.
The developer and/or construction contractor shall be responsible for performing
and documenting the application of BMPs identified in the project - specific
SWPPP. Regular inspections shall be performed on sediment control measures
called for in the SWPPP. Monthly reports shall be maintained and available for
City inspection. An inspection log shall be maintained for the project and shall be
available at the site for review by the City and the Regional Water Quality Control
Board as appropriate.
HYD -3 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a site - specific Standard Urban Stormwater
Management Plan (SUSMP) shall be submitted to the City Planning Division for
review and approval. The SUSMP shall specifically identify the long -term site
design, source control, and treatment control BMPs that shall be used on site to
control pollutant runoff and to reduce impacts to water quality to the maximum
extent practicable. At a minimum, the SUSMP shall identify and the site
developer shall implement the following site design, source control, and
treatment control BMPs as appropriate:
Site Design BMPs
• Minimize urban runoff by maximizing maximizing permeable areas and
minimizing impermeable areas (recommended minimum 25 percent of site to
be permeable).
• Incorporate landscaped buffer areas between sidewalks and streets.
• Maximize canopy interception and water conservation by planting native or
drought - tolerant trees and large shrubs wherever possible
• Where soil conditions are suitable, use perforated pipe or gravel filtration pits
for low flow infiltration.
• Construct onsite ponding areas or retention facilities to increase opportunities
for infiltration consistent with vector control objectives.
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Construct streets, sidewalks and parking lot aisles to the minimum widths
necessary, provided that public safety and a walkable environment for
pedestrians are not compromised.
Direct runoff from impervious areas to treatment control BMPs such as
landscaping/bioretention areas.
Source Control: BMPS
Source control BMPs are implemented to eliminate the presence of pollutants
through prevention. Such measures can be both non - structural and structural:
Non - Structural Source Control BMPs
• Education for property owners, tenants, occupants, and employees.
• Activity restrictions.
• Irrigation system and landscape maintenance to minimize water runoff.
• Common area litter control.
• Regular mechanical sweeping of private streets and parking lots.
• Regular drainage facility inspection and maintenance.
Structural Source Control _BMPs
• MS4 stenciling and signage at storm down drains.
• Properly design trash storage areas and any outdoor material storage areas.
Treatment Control BMPS
Treatment control BMPs supplement the pollution prevention and source control
measures by treating the water to remove pollutants before it is released from
the project site. The treatment control BMP strategy for the project is to select
Low Impact Development (LID) BMPs that promote infiltration and
evapotranspiration, including the construction of infiltration basins, bioretention
facilities, and extended detention basins. Where infiltration BMPs are not
appropriate, bioretention and/or biotreatment BMPs (including extended
detention basins, bioswales, and constructed wetlands) that provide opportunity
for evapotranspiration and incidental infiltration may be utilized. Harvest and use
BMPs (i.e., storage pods) may be used as a treatment control BMP to store
runoff for later non - potable uses.
With implementation of these measures, potential short- and long -term impacts of the proposed
project on local and regional water quality will be reduced to less than significant levels.
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or
Less than
interfere substantial) with groundwater
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Potentially
Significant
with Less than
recharge such that there would be a net
Significant
Mitigation Significant No
deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the
Impact
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would drop to a level which would not
support existing land uses or planned uses for
which permits have been granted)?
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IX.b) The proposed project is subject to NPDES requirements and will be designed and
constructed to ensure compliance with the water quality standards and waste discharge
requirements. It should be noted that there is a 16 -inch water main on the west side of the site
and a 12 -inch water main on the east side of the site, both with 65 pounds per square inch of
static pressure (65 psi). It may be necessary that the booster pumps be designed to provide
sufficient pressure for the heights of the proposed buildings. Compliance with these regulations,
and implementation of Mitigation Measures HYD -1 through HYD -3, along with all City water
supply requirements, will assure there will be no significant impacts related to groundwater
resulting from the proposed project.
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage
Less than
pattern of the site or area, including through
p g g
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
the alteration of the course of a stream or
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
river, in a manner that would result in
Impact
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substantial erosion or siltation on site or off
would result in flooding on site or off site?
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IX.c) The proposed project site slopes gently to the south at a gradient of 2.4 percent with
elevations ranging from 473 feet above mean sea level (amsl) at the north corner sloping down
to 466 feet amsl at the south comer. The proposed project site is fully developed and
landscaped and does not contain any natural drainage courses. There is also no historical
evidence of localized ponding or flooding on the project site. The proposed project includes
landscaping that will reduce the potential for erosion. Although the amount of erosion or
siltation onsite might incrementally increase as a result of development, there will be no long-
term significant impacts with implementation of Mitigation Measures HYD -1 through HYD -3.
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage
Less than
pattern of the site or area, including through
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Potentially
Significant
With
Less than
the alteration of the course of a stream or
significant
Mitigation
Significant No
river, or substantially increase the rate or
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amount of surface runoff in a manner that
would result in flooding on site or off site?
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IX.d) The site is already fully developed with structures and impervious surfaces, so
construction of the proposed project would not substantially increase the amount of runoff from
this site. There are no onsite drainage channels or features, and on -site drainage flows and
direction will remain essentially as they are at present. Surface runoff flows from the northeast
corner of the property through the southwest corner of the property before draining into the
City's storm drain system in East Huntington Drive. The proposed project would not have a
significant impact on drainage patterns and will not substantially increase the rate of amount of
surface water runoff, therefore, no mitigation is required.
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e) Create or contribute runoff water, which
Less than
would exceed the capacity of existing or
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planned stormwater drainage systems or
Significant Mitigation Significant No
provide substantial additional sources of
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
polluted runoff?,,
Significant
IX.e) The existing site is relatively flat and already developed with a hotel, landscaping, and
parking areas, and generally drains toward the south. There are no surface drainage courses on
the project site, but the East Branch Arcadia Wash is located approximately 227 feet west of the
site and the Arcadia Wash is located approximately 2,000 feet west of the site.
The proposed project would replace the existing hotel with new hotel and related lodging
facilities, landscaping, and parking areas. As outlined in the project hydrology study (Appendix
F), the proposed project will not create or contribute runoff in addition to that already
generated by the site, in compliance with the City's flood control requirements, and adherence
to the above Mitigation Measures HYD -1 through HYD -3.
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water
Less than
Significant
quality? Potentially
With
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
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IX.f) The proposed project is in a developed urban setting and through adherence to City
water quality regulations and Mitigation Measures HYD -1 through HYD -3 would not
substantially degrade water quality.
g) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard
area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard
Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation map?
Less than
Significant
Potentially With Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
IX.g) Most of the annual rainfall in the region occurs in the winter with potential flooding
occurring in the City from intense storms resulting in rapid runoff. The Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) identify areas subject to
flooding during the 100 -year storm event. Note that the term "100- year" is a measure of the
size of the flood, not how often it occurs. The "100 -year flood" is a flooding event that has a
one percent chance of occurring in any given year. Based on these FIRM maps (map
06037c1400F), the project site is not located within the 100 -year floodplain. Because the
project site is not located within a floodplain, the proposed project would not impede or redirect
flood flows (FEMA 2011). In addition, the project hydrology study (Tritech Associates, Inc. July
2013)(Appendix F) indicates that the proposed project would not result in increased runoff from
the project site over existing volumes. Therefore, no impacts associated with this issue would
occur, and no mitigation is required.
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h) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area Less than
structures that would impede or redirect flood significant
� Potentially with Less than
flows? Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
IX.h) The proposed project site is not within a 100 -year flood hazard zone. Since the proposed
project would not place structures that would impede or redirect flood flows, there would be no
impact in regards to this issue, and no mitigation is required.
i) Expose people or structures to a significant
Less than
risk of loss injury or death involving flooding,
r ] ry g oo g, Potentially
Significant
With less than
including flooding as a result of the failure of Significant
Mitigation Significant No
a levee or dam? Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
IX.ii) Construction and operation of the proposed project would not cause or increase the
likelihood of failure of a levee or dam that could result in flooding. Although the project site is
located within the flood hazard zone for Santa Anita Dam, which is located along the Santa
Anita Wash approximately 2 miles north of the project site, the proposed project would not
involve housing as part of the project. Additionally, the entire community is in Zone D, which
the City is not required to implement any flood plain management regulation as a condition per
the National Flood Insurance Program from the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Therefore, impacts in this regard would be less than significant and no mitigation is required
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
Less than
Significant
Potentially
With
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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IXJ) The project site does not have any enclosed bodies of water (e.g., reservoir tank or pond)
that could cause or result in a seiche (standing wave) during a seismic event. The site is also
not located near the Pacific Ocean or within a tsunami or mudflow hazard area. Therefore, the
project would not result in any significant impacts related to these hazards, and no mitigation is
required.
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X. LAND USE AND PLANNING
Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
Less than
Significant
Less than
Potentially
With
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
not limited to the general plan, specific plan,
Impact
Incorporated
X.a) The project site is in an urbanized area and is surrounded by developed uses. Directly
west of the project site are the Santa Anita Park race track, the Arboretum of Los Angeles
County is further to the west, and a regional mall called the Westfield Mall Santa Anita is to the
southwest just south of the racetrack. North of the project site are offices and retail commercial
areas along Colorado Place. North of these commercial and office uses are existing residential
neighborhoods. A small bar called the "100 to 1" is located at the northeast corner of the
project site. To the east of the project site is the Arcadia County Park. South of the proposed
site are the Civic Center Athletic Field Recreational Area and the City Hall complex. An individual
house used by the Salvation Army as a rehabilitation facility is immediately south of the
southwest corner of the site, and farther southwest are the Methodist Hospital, Quest
Diagnostics Medical Lab, and Medical Library.
Demolition of the existing hotel and construction of new lodging and other commercial uses on
the project site would not physically divide an established community, as the proposed site plan
indicates that access in and around the site will be maintained similar or better than that which
exists now. The only existing residential land use is north of the site (north of the office and
commercial uses along Colorado Place) and the rest of the surrounding land uses are
commercial in nature or public facilities. Therefore, the proposed project will not divide an
existing community, and no mitigation is required.
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,
Less than
policy, or regulation of an agency with
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
jurisdiction over the project (including, but
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
not limited to the general plan, specific plan,
Impact
Incorporated
impact Impact
local coastal program, or zoning ordinance)
adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
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mitigating an environmental effect?
X.b) The City of Arcadia is a charter city as opposed to a general law city. Arcadia's General
Plan designates the proposed project area as commercial with a downtown overlay (for higher
FAR), while the zoning is general commercial (C -2) with the downtown overlay and a height
overlay (H -8) which allows buildings up to 95 feet or 8 stories, as shown in Table G.
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Table H: General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations
Area/Direction
Land Use Designations
Zoning Designations
PROJECT SrrE
Commercial — Downtown Overlays
General Commercial (C -2) with
Downtown Overlays and Special
Height Overlay (H _8)2
North of Project Site
Commercial - Downtown Overlays
General Commercial (G2) with
(downtown neighborhoods)
Downtown Overlays
South of Project Site
Public /Institutional
Public Purpose (S -2)
(City Hall and Hospital)
East of Project Site
Open Space - Outdoor Recreation
Public Purpose (S -2)
(Arcadia County Park)
West of Project Site
Horse Racing
Special Uses (S -1)
(Santa Anita Park)
Source; Arcadia General Plan Land Use Map, Hogle- Ireland 2010 and approved City Zoning Map, November 2010.
t allows Floor Area Ratio (FAR) up to 1.0 otherwise commercial FAR is 0.5
2 H -8 allows building heights up to 95 feet or 8 stories
The City's General Plan says the following about the Commercial land use designation...
The Commercial designation is intended to permit a wide range of commercial uses which
serve both neighborhood and citywide markets. The designation allows a broad array of
commercial enterprises, including restaurants, durable goods sales, food stores, lodging,
professional offices, specialty shops, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, and
entertainment uses. Adjacent to Downtown, the Commercial designation is intended to
encourage small -scale office and neighborhood- serving commercial uses that complement
development in the Downtown Mixed Use areas. While the land use designation provides
the general parameters within which development must take place, the Zoning Code or
other land use regulatory document specifies the type and intensity of uses that will be
permitted in a given area. In the Downtown area, for example, where properties are
designated Commercial, land use regulations might specify that restaurants and cafes are
permitted, but secondhand stores are not. The Zoning Code and other regulatory
documents also indicate permitted building height limits for specific properties.
Maximum FAR - 0.50
Higher intensity overlays are applied to portions of Downtown along Santa Anita Avenue,
Colorado Plac4 and Huntington Drive (1.0 FAR).
The description of "permitted" uses above lists "lodging" which typically includes hotels and
other kinds of short -term, temporary, vacation, or seasonal residences. The Specific Plan
indicates that the proposed hotel condominiums are considered to be more like a type of
lodging because many of them would be used as "time share" or other types of temporary
(short -term) or seasonal (limited) occupants, typically less than one year at a time. These units
will be marketed directly to race track - related guests and staff. They are not intended to
support a large number of full-time occupants compared to standard residential -type units that
would have permanent long -term City residents.
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Section 9220.29 of the City's Municipal Code (zoning) defines "Hotel is a building in which there
are six or more guest rooms where lodging with or without meals is provided for compensation
as the more or less temporary abiding place of individuals and where no provision is made for
cooking in any individual room or suite." All of the hotel rooms meet this definition. Although
the condominium units will have kitchens, they are much closer to the definition of hotel units
rather than standard residential units for the reasons listed above. Therefore, the two hotels
and the hotel condominiums in the Seabiscuit Pacifica project are consistent with the allowable
uses under the General Plan under the "commercial" land use designation, therefore, the
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan does not require a General Plan Amendment.
In response to questions about the specific nature of the hotel condominiums, the developer
provided the following information;
The hotel condominium concept was first introduced in Miami, Florida during the early 1980';
and was further developed through the1990s. Developers started building newer and larger
hotel condominiums next to hotels. Then the concept really took off in the last ten years.
Franchise hotels have been developing high end, luxury extended stay hotels all over the
world. The trend has been extremely successful and will only get more popular as time on.
We have studied a handful of luxury hotels in Hawaii and Los Angeles, particularly the iconic
buildings, L.A. Live in Los Angeles and W Hotel in Hollywood Both projects have been very
successful. Our hotel condominiums look to mimic the success of L.A. Live and will be
anchored similarly by a Marriott hotel, brandishing the Ritz Carlton Residence name.
The basic concept of the hotel condominium is to service business and leisure travelers who
are looking to stay more than a few days in a luxury hotel in Arcadia. It will boast the full
amenities of a real home and a grand view of the Santa Anita Race Track and the San
Gabriel Valley. Internet, phone, concierge, mail service, and 24 hour security are just some
of the accommodations that will be offered. Ideal patrons can range from international
business people to families making long term visits. The condo tower will offer a high end
lodging option in the heart of the city, which will accentuate the Arcadia lifestyle and provide
something our community lacks
Our studies show a strong demand for a hotel condominium that can provide adequate
service for business travelers, leisure travelers and overseas investors who are looking to
stay more than a few days in a hotel. The hotel condominium will be a lodging option unlike
any other in the city by providing more bedrooms, privacy and luxury comfort for all guests.
As the developer, we hope to sell all 50 units to recover some of the construction costs. All
units will be subdivided and sold once the certificate of occupancy is issued. The building will
stand 8 stories tall with a French Normandy style and feature quality construction that will
meet city code and regulations like the Ritz Carlton at L.A. Live. The estimated cost per
square foot to market will be around $550 1square foot and with an average of 2,000 square
feet per unit, each unit will be worth at least $1 million. We estimate the weekly rental to be
around $1,200 and monthly to be $4,500. We do not expect any difficulty with either
soliciting buyers or renters since we have a limited supply of only 50 units And at the end of
the day, this will only make our project more exclusive and prestigious, falling in line with the
21' century lifestyle of Arcadia.
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The management company for the hotel condominiums can either be a licensed hospitality
management group or a Marriott - approved management company. We will use Marriott'; list
of recommended management companies since we hope to apply the Marriott franchise
name to this development such as the Ritz Carlton.
Through our studies, we feel very strongly that the hotel and hotel condominiums can be
linked into one controlling entity.
Developer's Preference
All new units will be built to the highest standard of quality. Like the Ritz Carlton, they will be
sold on the open market to 50 different buyers from all over the world. We expect to have at
least 150 -100 qualified buyers on our waitlist and will reserve the right to have preference in
approving buyers based on the intended use. Our pre selected buyer will utilize the unit as
an investment and only make short stays Our selection process will be geared towards
owners like jockey, horse owners, and especially overseas seasonal travelers.
Compliance with City TOT Policy
Since the hotel condominiums have some residential elements, guests will be subject to TOT
tax just like the existing Santa Anita Inn. The TOT tax requirements will be written into the
HOA policy for each individual owner to agree to and pay through the management
company. The document will spell out a TOT tax requirement of 10% that will be paid within
the first 90 days of stay once the owner turns the unit over for the management company to
rent.
The individual owner will not have the right to stay indefinitely without paying taxes and will
be exposed to TOT tax in the first 90 days as well. The owner can only rent by using the on-
site management and leasing company. And once they rent out a unit, there will be tax
consequences. Our studies show 85% of buyers at L.A. Live are investors that use their
purchases as rental units in the same way.
Control of All Units
No condominium unit can be sold without an HOA Policy approved by the California
Department of Real Estate (DRE) and the City of Arcadia. Our company attorney will dratt
the HOA forming documents that will spell out all City TOT requirements and that all owners
must agree to rent through the hotel management company. The management company will
also collect the TOT tax and pay the City monthly. The key to the concept is that the hotel
condominiums will be taxed no differently than how a regular hotel m The additional income
to that of the new 210 hotel rooms will benefit the City even more with another source for
tax generation. The way the tax is collected and paid to the city makes this project unique
and different from any other condominium project in the City.
The City's zoning map indicates the site is zoned General Commercial (C -2) which allows hotels
with a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Approval of the Specific Plan by the City Council would
allow the hotels and condominiums by right and eliminate the need for a CUP consistent with
state law for charter cities. In addition, no zone change would be required as the Specific Plan
becomes the zoning for the property upon approval by the City.
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The City's General Plan and zoning map indicate the site has a "Downtown Overlay" that allows
a Floor Area Ratio / (FAR) of up to 1.0 compared to a non - overlay commercial FAR of 0.5. The
total building area of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan indicates the project FAR is slightly
over 1.0 (see Table 2.13). However, approval of the Specific Plan by the City Council will
constitute acceptance by the City that the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan is generally
consistent with the General Plan, and that any modification to the building development
characteristics shown in this Specific Plan will require City Council approval of a Specific Plan
Amendment,
The City's zoning map indicates the site has a Height Overlay (H -8) which allows buildings up to
95 feet in height or 8 stories, as shown below from the City's Municipal Code Section 9276.2.2:
9276.2.2, - HEIGHT LIMIT.
Any building or structure in Zone H may, by complying with the provisions of this Title,
exceed the height limitation applicable to the basic zone in which it is located; provided,
however, that no building or structure shall in any event exceed the height limit set forth in
the following table:
Zone H8 - Eight (8) stories or ninety-five (95) feet.
The tallest building in the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica project is 98 feet with 8 stories, so the
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan is slightly inconsistent with the H -8 Height Overlay (+3%
higher). However, approval of the Specific Plan would eliminate this minor inconsistency and no
mitigation is proposed.
Appendix B of the Specific Plan contains a detailed tabular comparison of the General Plan
policies and goals that are applicable to this project. It indicates the proposed project is
consistent with all of the applicable General Plan policies and goals.
Based on this analysis, the proposed Specific Plan appears to be generally consistent with the
City's General Plan and zoning designations and applicable development guidelines and the
City's zoning designations. Therefore, the proposed project would have no significant land use
impacts related to existing applicable land use plans, policies, and regulations, and no
mitigation is required.
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat
Less than
conservation plan or natural community
p �
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
conservation plan?
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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X.c) The project site is not designated for any type of habitat protection under the City's
General Plan, and is not covered by any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan or Natural
Community Conservation Plan. Therefore, there will be no impacts in this regard, and no
mitigation is required.
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XI. MINERAL RESOURCES
Would the project:
.......... .
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to
the region and the residents of the state?
Less than
Significant
Potentially with Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XI.a) The project site is within the fully developed downtown area of Arcadia, and does not
contain, nor is it designated as, a source of mineral resources (e.g., construction aggregate).
Therefore, there will be no impacts in this regard, and no mitigation is required.
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-
Less than
important mineral resource recovery site
p ry
Significant
Potentially With Less than
delineated on a local general plan, specific
Significant Mitigation Significant No
plan or other land use plan?
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XI.b) See response XI.a.
XII. NOISE
Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise
Less than
levels in excess of standards established in Potentially
significant
With Less than
the local general plan or noise ordinance, or Significant
Mitigation Significant No
applicable standards of other agencies? Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
XII.a) The proposed project is in an urbanized area and surrounded by developed uses.
Directly west of the project site is the Santa Anita Park horse racing track, while the Arboretum
of Los Angeles County is further to the west. A regional mall called the Westfield Mall Santa
Anita is located southwest of the site just south of Santa Anita Park. Immediately north of the
proposed project site are offices and retail commercial areas along Colorado Place, and further
north of these offices are existing residential areas west of the main downtown area. lust east
of the project site is the Arcadia County Park, while to the south is the Civic Center Athletic Field
Recreational Area and (further south) is the Arcadia City Hall. A rehab facility in a single family
house used by the Salvation Army is located at the southwest corner of the project site, while
an old bar is located at the northeast corner of the project site. Farther to the southwest are
the Methodist Hospital, Quest Diagnostics Medical Lab, and Medical Library.
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Short-Term Impacts
A noise impact assessment for the proposed project was prepared by LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA
August 2013)(Appendix H). The assessment indicates that short -term noise impacts would be
associated with excavation, grading, and erecting of buildings on site during construction of the
proposed project. Construction - related short -term noise levels would be higher than existing
ambient noise levels in the project area today but would no longer occur once construction of
the project is completed.
Construction of the proposed project is expected to require the use of earthmovers, bulldozers,
and water and pickup trucks. This equipment would be used on the project site. Based on the
information in Table F of the Noise Impact Analysis, and assuming that each piece of
construction equipment operates at some distance from the other equipment, the worst -case
combined noise level during this phase of construction would be 91 dBA Lmax at a distance of
50 feet from the active construction area.
According to the Noise Impact Analysis, the residences nearest to the project site are more than
1,000 feet to the north of the project boundary. These residences may be subject to short -term,
intermittent, maximum noise reaching 65 dBA Lmax, generated by construction activities on the
project site. Compliance with the construction hours specified in the City's Noise Control
Ordinance would reduce the construction noise impacts to less than significant.
However, the existing Salvation Army rehab facility is so close to the southwest corner of the
project site that demolition of the existing hotel buildings and construction of the new hotel
condominiums in Phase 2 may have significant noise impacts on the rehab facility. Out of an
abundance of caution, it would be prudent to install a temporary noise barrier for this facility
along the common boundary until Phase 2 construction is complete.
Long -Term Impacts
According to the Noise Impact Analysis, vehicular traffic trips associated with the proposed
project would not result in significant traffic noise impacts on off -site sensitive uses. However,
the proposed hotel units adjacent to Huntington Drive (Eastbound) and Huntington Drive
(Westbound) would be potentially exposed to significant traffic noise from these streets.
The Noise Impact Analysis Tables G -H (see Appendix H pages 12 -16 in the study) show the
existing traffic noise levels, existing plus cumulative with project traffic noise levels, opening
year (2016) without project traffic noise levels , and opening year (2016) plus cumulative with
project scenarios traffic noise levels. "These noise levels represent the worst -case scenario,
which assumes that no shielding is provided between the traffic and the location where the
noise contours are drawn" (page 12, LSA August 2013). The largest increase in noise in the
area will be 1.0 dBA and will occur due to increased traffic along Huntington Drive (westbound)
from Holly Drive to Santa Clara Street because of the proposed project. This noise increase is
not perceptible to the human ear and will have a less than significant impact on long term noise
impacts to off -site land uses.
According to the Noise Impact Analysis, hotel balconies and patios along Huntington Drive
westbound and eastbound will be exposed to traffic noise reaching 63 dBA CNEL, which is lower
than the City's 65 dBA CNEL noise standard for noise - sensitive outdoor active uses. Therefore,
no noise barrier is required. Interior noise levels with windows closed would also be below the
City's 45 dBA CNEL noise standard. However, with windows open, interior noise levels would
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be higher than 45 dBA CNEL. This is a significant impact and requires mitigation in the form of
an air - conditioning system for frontline hotel rooms along both Huntington Drives.
Residential uses north of the project site would be physically blocked from noise emanating
from onsite loading/unloading activities for proposed project uses. Therefore, no significant
noise impacts would occur for these off -site residences from on -site noise generating activities.
Noise levels from parking lot noises are anticipated to be lower than that of the truck delivery
and loading/unloading activities. Parking lot noise is not anticipated to be a significant noise
issue with respect to hotel customers within the project site. HVAC equipment is typically
located on the building rooftop and is assumed that, as a worst -case scenario, HVAC equipment
would operate 24 hours a day. The closest neighboring residence to the HVAC equipment is
estimated to experience noise levels below the City's nighttime maximum noise level of 60 dBA
L.x. Therefore, noise generated from HVAC equipment would not have a significant noise
impact. Mitigation is not required for less than significant impacts from truck delivery loading,
parking lot noises, and HVAC equipment.
As with short -term noise impacts from construction, there may be long -term noise impacts at
the existing Salvation Army rehab facility due to its proximity to the southwest corner of the
project site. Occupancy of the new hotel condominiums in Phase 2 is not expected to cause
significant long -term noise impacts on the rehab facility. However, out of an abundance of
caution, it would be prudent to install a filled cell block wall as a permanent noise barrier for
this facility along its common boundary with the proposed project once construction of the hotel
condominium building is complete. This wall would help minimize any potential long -term noise
impacts on the Salvation Army facility.
Mitioation.Measures
N -1 Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for each phase of the project,
the developer shall prepare a Construction Noise Control Plan and will submit the
plan the City for review and approval. The plan shall include but will not be
limited to the following:
• During all project site excavation and grading, contractors shall equip all
construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and
maintained mufflers consistent with manufacturers' standards.
• The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so
that emitted noise is directed away from the closest sensitive receptor to the
project site (i.e., the Salvation Army facility at the southwest corner of the
site).
The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will
create the greatest distance between construction - related noise sources and
the closest noise - sensitive receptor to the project site (i.e., the Salvation
Army facility at the southwest corner of the site) during all project
construction.
• During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall limit all
construction- related activities that would result in high noise levels to
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between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday. No
construction shall be permitted on Sundays or any of the holidays listed in
AMC Section 4261.
• Prior to the start of Phase 2 grading, the developer shall install a wooden
noise barrier along the common boundary of the project and the Salvation
Army rehab facility at the southwest corner of the project site. This barrier
shall be removed upon completion of Phase 2 construction.
N -2 Prior to the issuance of building permit for each phase, the developer shall
demonstrate that all buildings shall have air - conditioning to minimize noise
impacts on hotel rooms along West and East Huntington Drives.
N -3 Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits for the Phase 2 condominium
building, the developer shall install a filled -cell concrete block wall along the
common boundary with the Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest corner
of the project site. In lieu of the temporary construction wall outlined in Measure
N -1, the developer may install this permanent wall "early" (i.e., prior to issuance
of occupancy permits for Phase 1) which would eliminate the need for that
portion of Measure N -1.
With implementation of these measures, the proposed project will not have any significant
short- or long -term noise impacts on surrounding land uses.
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of
excessive groundborne vibration or
g
Potentially
Less than
Significant
with
Less than
groundborne noise levels?
Significant
Impact
Mitigation
Incorporated
Significant No
Impact Impact
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XII.b) Vibration refers to groundborne noise and perceptible motion. Groundborne vibration is
almost exclusively a concern inside buildings and is rarely perceived as a problem outdoors,
where the motion may be discernible, but without the effects associated with the shaking of a
building, there is less adverse reaction. Bulldozers and other heavy- tracked construction
equipment generate approximately 92 VdB of groundborne vibration when measured at 50 feet.
This level of groundborne vibration exceeds the threshold of human perception, which is around
65 VdB. Every doubling of distance from 50 feet results in the reduction of the vibration level by
6 VdB; therefore, receptors at 100 and 200 feet from the construction activity may be exposed
to groundborne vibration up to 86 and 80 VdB, respectively.
Existing and proposed streets surrounding the project area are paved, smooth, and unlikely to
cause significant ground -borne vibration. In addition, the rubber tires and suspension systems
of buses and other on -road vehicles make it unusual for on -road vehicles to cause ground -
borne noise or vibration problems. It is therefore assumed that no such vehicular vibration
impacts would occur and that no vibration impact analysis of on -road vehicles is necessary,
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During Phase 1, demolition and excavation will take place mainly in the northern portion of the
site, so the Salvation Army facility would not be significantly impacted by vibration from
grading. During Phase 2, and especially during excavation of the subterranean parking,
vibration from grading may be felt by residents of the Salvation Army facility. However, no
blasting or pile - driving activities are expected as part of grading for this project, so vibration
effects will be temporary and relatively limited relative to the Salvation Army facility. No other
sensitive receptors would be affected by project grading and construction due to the distance
from the project site to these uses (i.e., residences to the north).
Ground -borne vibration from construction activities will be mostly low to moderate, except
during on -site grading and earthmoving activities. Vibrations associated with on -site
construction would be reduced to a level less than what is perceptible to the average human.
Additionally, groundborne vibration during construction activity would be temporary and cease
upon completion of construction, and is therefore considered to be a less than significant
impact of the proposed project.
c) Substantial permanent increase in ambient
Less than
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
p ) tY Potentially
Significant
with Less than
existing without the project? Significant
Mitigation Significant No
Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
XII.c) Current noise levels on the project site are relatively low and are related to activities of
the existing Santa Anita Inn. The proposed project would introduce more intense development
to the site, which will increase ambient noise levels compared to those of the Santa Anita Inn.
The project noise study indicated that these increases would be noticeable but would not
represent a significant adverse noise impact (page 18, LSA August 2013). With the proposed
Mitigation Meaures N -1 through N -4, the proposed project is not expected to result in significant
adverse noise impacts or noise levels in excess of identified standards. For a more detailed
analysis, see Section XII.a above.
d) Substantial temporary or periodic increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
Less than -
Significant
Potentially with Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XII.d) Although activity on the site will increase as a result of the new land uses and
construction, the analysis provided in Section XII.a demonstrates that the proposed project will
not generate significant noise impacts over the long -term for either onsite or offsite uses (LSA
August 2013).
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e) For a project located within an airport land
Less than
Less than
Significant
Potentially with Less than
use plan or, where such a plan has not been
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
adopted, within two miles of a public airport
significant
Mitigation
Significant No
or public use airport, would the project
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
expose people residing or working in the
project area to excessive noise levels?
XII.e) The project site is not located within an airport land use plan study area, or within two
miles of a public airport or public use airport. The proposed project would therefore have no
impacts related to exposure of residents or workers to excessive airport noise levels, and no
mitigation is required.
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private
Less than
airstri p, would the project expose people
Significant
Potentially with Less than
residing or working in the project area to
Significant Mitigation Significant No
excessive noise levels?
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XII.) The project site is not located within the influence area of a private airstrip. The
proposed project would therefore have no impact related to exposure of residents or workers to
excessive airstrip noise levels, and no mitigation is required.
XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING
Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an
Less than
area, either directly (for example, by
Significant
Potentially with Less than
proposing new homes and businesses) or
Significant Mitigation Significant No
indirectly (for example, through extension of
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
roads or other infrastructure)?
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XIII.a) The proposed project would result in only minor population growth for the City. The
site contains an existing hotel with 26 employees at present (14 full time employees and 12
part time employees), while the proposed project would add 85 full -time or part-time
commercial service employees to the local workforce. Also, the "population" of the new hotel
and hotel condominiums would be approximately 442 people at buildout based on at 85 percent
average occupancy and assuming 2 people per unit.3 The population of the existing Santa Anita
Inn at 85 percent occupancy would be 187 persons .4 Assuming similar occupancy for the
existing 110 units of the Santa Anita Inn (i.e., 187 occupants on average), the proposed project
would increase the hotel - related "population" of the City by approximately 255 people. It should
be remembered that the proposed project uses are lodging and so would not add this number
3 210 rooms x 0.85 x 2 people per room = 357 persons
4 50 rooms x 0.85 x 2 people per room = 85 persons
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of actual full -time residents to the City's population. For additional information on the nature of
the hotel condominiums, see Section X, Land Use and Planning.
This "population" increase would be primarily transient or seasonal based on the Santa Anita
Park race schedule. The proposed project would also not result in the need for any new utilities,
except for the planned sewer improvements. Therefore, due to the nature and size of the
project, it is not expected to result in any significant indirect growth inducement to the City's
population or housing. No significant impacts are expected in this regard, and no mitigation is
required.
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
Less than
housing, necessitating the construction of
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
replacement housing elsewhere?
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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XIII.b) The site does not currently contain any housing units, so construction of the proposed
project would not result in displacement of existing housing or construction of replacement
housing elsewhere in the City or nearby County areas. However, the project would eventually
result in the loss of 110 hotel units, but provide a total of 260 hotel and condominium units, for
a net increase in 150 lodging units. No significant housing impacts are expected, and no
mitigation is required.
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, Less than
Significant
necessitating the construction of replacement Potentially with Less than
housing elsewhere? Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XIILc) The site does not currently contain any housing units but does have and an existing
hotel. As outlined in Section XIII.a and XIII.b above, the existing hotel has an average
occupancy of 187 guests, while the new hotel and condominium units would have an average
occupancy of 442 guests. Demolition of the existing hotel is not expected to result in the
displacement of existing housing (as opposed to lodging) or construction of replacement
housing elsewhere in the City or nearby County areas. Therefore, no impacts are expected in
this regard and no mitigation is required.
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XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES
a) Would the project result in substantial
Less than
Less than
Significant
with Less than
adverse physical impacts associated with the
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
provision of new or physically altered
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
governmental facilities, need for new or
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
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acceptable service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for any of the
public Services:
Fire Protection?
♦ Police Protection?
♦ Schools?
♦ Parks?
Other Public Facilities?
XIV.a) The project site contains the existing Santa Anita Inn, a hotel with 110 rooms. The
proposed project would place similar lodging- oriented commercial uses on this site that would
generate more local traffic and introduce more employees and guests to the project area. The
proposed project would introduce more employees to the site than at present (85 vs. 26), and
this change of use would incrementally increase the need for fire, police, parks, and other
public facilities. However, these increases would be incremental and not result in any significant
service impacts. Since it will not include new homes or generate new residents, the proposed
project will not have any significant impacts on local schools or parks. The proposed project will
pay all applicable Development Impact Fees to the City and local school district to alleviate
potential impacts related to public services.
XV. RECREATION
a) Would the project increase the use of existing
Less than
neighborhood and regional parks or other Potentially
Significant
with Less than
recreational facilities such that substantial Significant
Mitigation Significant No
physical deterioration of the facility would Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
occur or be accelerated?
XV.a) The project proposes only commercial uses that will not generate a significant amount of
new permanent residents in the City who would require additional recreational facilities or
programs. Many project workers will likely live in or near to Arcadia, and can take advantage of
existing City and County park facilities and services. Some new workers may live outside of
Arcadia and may place incremental increased demand on City park facilities and services.
However, these impacts would be incremental and would not represent significant impacts to
City recreation facilities or services.
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b) Does the project include recreational facilities
Less than
or require the construction or expansion or
q p Potentially
Significant
with Less than
recreational facilities, which might have an significant
Mitigation significant No
adverse physical effect on the environment? Impact
incorporated Impact Impact
XV.b) The project proposes commercial lodging uses which would not generate a substantial
amount of new City residents, so the proposed project would not generate a need to expand
existing City recreational facilities. The proposed project will also have a number of indoor and
outdoor event or public spaces which will help reduce potential impacts on local park facilities.
Therefore, no significant impacts associated with this issue would occur, and no mitigation is
required.
XVI. TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC
Would the project:
a) Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or
Less than
policy establishing measures of effectiveness
p � g
Potential) y
Significant
with Less than
for the performance of the circulation system,
Significant
Mitigation significant No
taking into account all modes of
Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
transportation including mass transit and
non - motorized travel and relevant
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components of the circulation system,
including but not limited to intersections,
streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian
and bicycle paths, and mass transit?
XVI.a) The traffic impact analysis prepared for the proposed project (Kimley Horn & Associates
July 2013)(Appendix G) evaluated twelve (12) local roadways and four (4) local intersections
based on the City's traffic study requirements and the County's Congestion Management Plan
(CMP) criteria. It concluded that Phase 1 of the proposed project will generate a total of 842
daily trips on weekdays, 24 in the AM peak and 62 in the PM peak, and 844 trips on Saturday,
75 of which are during the PM peak. Phase 2 would generate a total of 412 daily trips on a
weekday, 43 tips in the AM peak and 62 trips in the PM peak, and 395 trips on Saturday, 44 of
which are during the PM peak.
The project traffic impact analysis used the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) methodology for
both signalized and unsignalized intersections. The HCM method examines the ratio of volume
to capacity (V/C) and emphasizes seconds of delay on each leg of an intersection. All traffic
data are presented in Appendix G of this document. The following analysis summarizes the
project traffic impacts using Level of Service (LOS) rankings, which are on a sliding scale of A
though F, with A being excellent traffic flow through an intersection and F being extensive
congestion. A more detailed explanation of LOS values is provided in the project traffic impact
analysis and a supplemental memorandum addressing City staff comments in Appendix G.
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The City of Arcadia utilizes CMP traffic impact study guidelines that define a "significant traffic
impact" as an increase in demand by at least 2 percent where the intersection would operate at
LOS P with the project traffic.
According to the traffic report the intersection at Huntington Drive and Colorado Place would be
negatively impacted due to the proposed project. Phase 1 will have significant impacts on the
intersection of Huntington Drive and Colorado Place due to increase of greater than 2 percent
demand. However, Phase 2 of the proposed project will not have significant impacts on
surrounding intersections.
Table I: Summary of Intersection Analysis (2013)1
Source: Table 13, Kimley Horn & Associates, 3uly 2013
1 Level of Service (LOS) values that include Existing (2013) plus Cumulative plus Ambient plus Project traffic
V/C = HCM methodology showing volume to capacity ratio
— = HCM only applies to signalized intersections
LOS = Level of Service (A through F)
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Weekday
Saturday
Am Peak Hour
PM
Peak Hour
Impact
PM
Peak
our
Impact
Intersection
V/C
LOS
Change*
V/C
LOS
Change*
V/C
LOS
Change*
1. Huntington
0.747
C
0.010
0.811
D
0.001
No
0.691
B
0.001
No
Drive/Santa
Anita Avenue
2. Huntington
0.904
D
0.005
0.787
C
0.005
No
0.646
B
0.007
No
Drive/Santa
Clara Street
3. Huntington
868.850
F
868306
887.6
F
886.42
Yes
1181.350
F
1180.71
Yes
Drive /Colorado
Place
4. Huntington
0.786
C
0.001
0.567
A
0.001
No
0.598
A
0.001
No
Drive /Holly
Ave
Source: Table 13, Kimley Horn & Associates, 3uly 2013
1 Level of Service (LOS) values that include Existing (2013) plus Cumulative plus Ambient plus Project traffic
V/C = HCM methodology showing volume to capacity ratio
— = HCM only applies to signalized intersections
LOS = Level of Service (A through F)
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Table 3: Summary of Intersection Analysis (2016)1
Source: Table 21, Kimley Hom & Associates, July 2013
' Level of Service values include 2016 plus Ambient Plus Project traffic
V/C = HCM methodology showing volume to capacity ratio
- = HCM only applies to signalized intersections
LOS = Level of Service (A through F)
Table K: Summary of Roadway Analysis: Existing (2016)1
Roadway
Weekday
Saturday
Am Peak Hour
PM
Peak Hour
Impact
PM
Peak Hour
Impact
Intersection
Holly Drive to Santa Clara Street
V/C
LOS
Change*
V/C
LOS
Change*
B
V/C
LOS
Change*
0.657
1. Huntington
0.785
C
0.012
0.840
D
0.000
No
0.716
C
0.000
No
Drive/Santa
Colorado Street to Santa Anita Mall
Driveway A
0.823
D
0.003
8. Baldwin Avenue **
Santa Anita Mall Driveway A to
Huntington Drive
0.590
A
0.002
9. Santa Anita Avenue
Foothill Blvd to 1 -210 WB Ramps
Anita Avenue
B
0.004
10. Santa Anita Avenue
Colorado Boulevard to Santa Clara Street
0.795
C
0.004
11. Santa Anita Avenue
Santa Clara Street to Huntington Drive
0.627
B
2. Huntington
0.938
E
0.002
0.818
D
0.003
No
0.672
B
0.003
No
Drive/Santa
Clara Street
3. Huntington
0.530
A
0.003
0.792
C
0,004
No
0.655
B
0.000
No
Drive/Colorado
Place
4. Huntington
0.813
D
0.000
1 0.586
A
0.000
No
0.618
B
0.000
No
Drive/Holly Ave
Source: Table 21, Kimley Hom & Associates, July 2013
' Level of Service values include 2016 plus Ambient Plus Project traffic
V/C = HCM methodology showing volume to capacity ratio
- = HCM only applies to signalized intersections
LOS = Level of Service (A through F)
Table K: Summary of Roadway Analysis: Existing (2016)1
Roadway
Segment
V/C
LOS
Change
1. Huntington Drive
Baldwin Avenue to Holly Drive
0.443
A
0.002
2. Huntington Drive (EB)
Holly Drive to Santa Clara Street
0.505
A
0.001
3. Huntington Drive (WB)
Holly Drive to Colorado Place
0.620
B
0.005
4. Huntington Drive
Santa Clara Street to Santa Anita Avenue
0.657
B
0.005
5. Duarte Road
Holly Drive to Santa Anita Avenue
0.592
A
0.000
6. Live Oak Avenue
Anta Anita Avenue to Second Avenue
0.691
B
0.000
7. Baldwin Avenue
Colorado Street to Santa Anita Mall
Driveway A
0.823
D
0.003
8. Baldwin Avenue **
Santa Anita Mall Driveway A to
Huntington Drive
0.590
A
0.002
9. Santa Anita Avenue
Foothill Blvd to 1 -210 WB Ramps
0.699
B
0.004
10. Santa Anita Avenue
Colorado Boulevard to Santa Clara Street
0.795
C
0.004
11. Santa Anita Avenue
Santa Clara Street to Huntington Drive
0.627
B
0.004
12. Santa Anita Avenue
Huntington Drive to Campus Drive
0.686
B
0.001
Source: Table 20, Kimley Horn & Associates, July 2013
' Level of Service values include 2016 plus Ambient Plus Project traffic
V/C = HCM methodology showing volume to capacity ratio
- = HCM only applies to signalized intersections
LOS = Level of Service (A through F)
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Regarding parking, the site plan includes 337 parking spaces and the City requires 312 parking
spaces. While parking was recently removed from the State CEQA Guidelines Appendix G
Checklist as an environmental issue, it is nonetheless important to know how much parking is
being provided by the project compared to how much is needed and/or required by the City to
assure that project occupants will not have to park on adjacent properties due to a deficiency of
onsite parking.
Mitigation Measures
The following measures are proposed to help ensure that project - related traffic, both short -term
during construction and long -term after project occupancy, are reduced to less than significant
levels, as outlined in the project traffic study (KHA 2013):
TRA -11. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel in Phase 1, the
developer shall be responsible for installing an additional signal phase to
accommodate northbound movements exiting the shared hotel driveway and
southbound movements entering the hotel driveway. The developer will also
change the number one lane to a shared through and left turn lane to access the
driveway for the hotels and modify the signal to account for the added phases
and lanes. These changes shall be made to the satisfaction of and in
coordination with the City traffic engineer.
TRA -2 Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either of the hotels or the hotel
condominiums, the developer shall install bike racks and provide showers and
locker rooms for employees who wish to ride bicycles to work. Bike racks shall
also be installed for project guests in appropriate locations. An appropriate
number of bike racks shall be located near each building to serve the anticipated
number of employees and guests. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
TRA -3 Prior to issuance of building permits for either Phase 1 or Phase 2, the project
plans shall be circulated to Foothill Transit (FT) and the Metropolitan Transit
Authority (MTA) to determine if there is a need for a bus stop on the south side
of Colorado Place in front of the project site (i.e., for either FT Route 187 or MTA
routes 78, 79, or 378). If either agency determines a need for such a stop, the
developer shall install a bus stop to agency specifications prior to issuance of
occupancy permits for the affected phase of development. This measure shall be
implemented for each phase to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
TRA -4 Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer
shall demonstrate that the main hotel entrance for Phase 1 has a circular drive
with signage to allow only one way circulation (counter - clockwise) to provide
adequate vehicle queuing lanes for exiting at the traffic signal. This measure
shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
With implementation of these measures, potential traffic and non - vehicular circulation impacts
of the proposed project will be reduced to less than significant levels.
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b) Conflict with an applicable congestion
Less than
Less than
Significant
with Less than
management program, including, not
g p �J 9.
Potentially
nE
Significant
with
Less than
limited to level of service standards and travel
significant
Mitigation
Significant No
demand measures, or other standards
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
established by the county congestion
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management agency for designated roads or
highways? _
XVI.b) The project Traffic Impact Analysis was performed in accordance with the Los Angeles
County Congestion Management Program (CMP) guidelines. Therefore, the proposed project will
not conflict an applicable congestion management program with implementation of Mitigation
Measures TRA -1 through TRA -4.
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
Less than
including either an increase in traffic Potentially c levels or y
Significant
with Less than
a Change In location that result In substantial Significant
Mitigation Significant No
safety risks? Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
XVI.c) The proposed project does not include uses or components that would affect air traffic,
so no substantial safety risks would result from project implementation. No significant impacts
would occur, and no mitigation is required.
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a Less than
Significant
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or Potentially
with Less than
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses Significant Mitigation Significant No
(e.g., farm equipment)? Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XVI.d The proposed project will increase traffic onsite and on adjacent streets and
intersections. The project leg of the skewed intersection adjacent to the project site entrance is
presently uncontrolled and signed for "right turn only ". Although there have been no accidents
at this location, a substantial increase in traffic from the project site would substantially increase
the risk of traffic accidents at this location due to this leg of the intersection being uncontrolled.
The project traffic study recommends the proposed project be responsible for improvements to
the existing traffic signal to add controls to the project leg of the intersection (see Mitigation
Measure TRA -1). This measure will provide traffic control as development intensity of the site
increase and will prevent the increase of hazards due to design features of the proposed
project. There will be no significant impacts with implementation of this mitigation measure.
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e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
Less than
Less than
Significant
Potentially
Potentially
with
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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XVI.e) The Arcadia Police Department is less than a minute away and the Arcadia Station 106
Fire Department is only three minutes away from the project site. Traffic associated with project
construction may have a temporary effect on existing traffic circulation patterns. However, the
proposed project is in a urban setting and direct access to the site will be available primarily
from West Huntington Drive and secondary emergency access will be provided by a driveway
on East Huntington Drive. Due to the proximity of emergency services, the urban setting, and
availability of access to the site impacts to emergency access will be less than significant. The
proposed project will also comply with all of the City's requirements for emergency access.
Therefore, there will be no significant impacts and no mitigation is required.
f) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or
programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or
pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease
the performance or safety of such facilities?
Less than
Significant
Potentially with Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XVI.g) With implementation of Mitigation Measures TRA -2 and TRA -3, the proposed project
would be consistent with City policies supporting public transit, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities.
With this mitigation, impacts will be less than significant and no additional mitigation is
required.
XVII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements
Less than
of the applicable Regional Water Quality
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
Control Board?
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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XVII.a) The project Site currently has an existing hotel that discharges its wastewater into the
sanitary sewerage collection and treatment systems provided by the City of Arcadia and the
County of Los Angeles, respectively. Under Section 402 of the Federal Clean Water Act (CWA),
the Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) issues National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) permits to regulate waste discharges to `waters of the U.S.," which
includes rivers, lakes, and their tributary waters. Waste discharges include discharges of
stormwater and construction project discharges. Construction of a project resulting in the
disturbance of more than one acre requires an NPDES permit. Construction project proponents
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are also required to prepare a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). These measures
are outlined in Mitigation Measures HYD -1 through HYD -3 in the previous Section IX.a,
Hydrology and Water Quality. Prior to the issuance of grading permits, the project applicant
would be required to satisfy City requirements related to the payment of fees and/or the
provision of adequate wastewater facilities. The project would comply with the waste discharge
prohibitions and water quality objectives established by the RWCQB and the City by
implementing Mitigation Measures HYD -1 through HYD -3. By implementing these measures,
project impacts related to this issue would be reduced to a less than significant level and no
mitigation is required.
b) Require or result in the construction of new
water or Wastewater treatment facilities or
expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
Less than
Significant
Potentially with Less than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XVII.b) Water and wastewater services are provided to the project site by the City of Arcadia
Public Works Services Department, The department obtains water from both groundwater and
imported water. The City also provides sewer service collection to the local area. Wastewater
from the area is carried by sewers to the San Jose Creek Water Reclamation Plant which is
operated by the Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County. The proposed project would need
to connect to the existing sewer line in West Huntington Drive which is currently considered to
be deficient according to the City's Public Work's Department, and the proposed project would
increase this deficiency. However, a Capital Improvement Project (CIP) design to upgrade the
existing sewer pipe from 10" to 12" is scheduled for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014 -2015 while actual
construction is planned for FY 2015 -2015. The proposed project would need to participate in
(i.e., help fund) this CIP project. If the project participates in this CIP improvement, it will not
cause a need to construct any new water or wastewater treatment facilities, or expansion of
existing facilities because these facilities are adequately sized to service the site.
Mitigation Measures
UTL -1 Prior to issuance of a building permit for either hotel, the developer shall retain a
qualified licensed civil engineer to conduct a sewer study to evaluate before and
after conditions of the project on the City's existing sewer system (both lateral
and main lines). This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the
City Public Works Services Department.
UTL -2 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer's fair
share payment to the City will be determined to help fund upgrading of the
existing sewer in West Huntington Drive included in the City's 2014 -15 Capital
Improvement Project Plan budget, based on the results of the sewer study
outlined in Mitigation Measure UTL -1. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer and/or the City Public Works Services
Department as appropriate.
With implementation of these measures, the proposed project will not have a significant impact
on water and wastewater facilities.
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c) Require or result in the construction of new
Less than
stormwater drainage facilities or expansion of
9 p Potentially
Significant
with Less than
existing facilities, the construction of which Significant
Mitigation Significant No
could cause significant environmental effects? Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
XVII.c) The proposed project will pay the City's established Development Impact Fees (DIF)
to help offset costs for new stormwater drainage facilities. Therefore the proposed project will
have a less than significant impact on these facilities, and no mitigation is required.
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to
Less than
serve the project from existing entitlements
p ) g
Significant
Potentially with Less than
and resources, or are new or expanded
Significant Mitigation Significant No
entitlements needed?
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XVII.d) Water service is provided to the project site by the City of Arcadia Public Works
Services Department. The department obtains groundwater from the Main San Gabriel and
Raymond Groundwater Basins. The City also obtains water imported from the Metropolitan
Water District of Southern California (MWD) via the State Water Project and the Colorado River.
According to MWD's website, it will be able to meet the region's water needs through 2030. In
addition, the proposed project does not meet the threshold to prepare a project - specific Water
Supply Assessment (WSA) under SB 610. Therefore, impacts related to water supply are
considered to be less than significant, and no mitigation is required.
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
Less than
h
treatment provider, which serves or may
p y
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
serve the project that it has adequate
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
capacity to serve the project's projected
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
demand in addition to the provider's existing
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XVII.e) The proposed project would not increase the area population or otherwise induce
substantial new population growth, as outlined in the previous Section XIII, Population and
Housing. Therefore, impacts related to wastewater are less than significant, and no mitigation is
required.
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient
Less than
p ermitted capacity � to accommodate the
Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
project's solid waste disposal needs?
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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XVIIJ) The City of Arcadia does not contract with a particular landfill. However, the existing
hotel contracts with Waste Management to dispose of trash generated on the site. The
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proposed project would likely contract with the same company or with a similar company in the
area. The proposed project would generate wastes both during construction and occupancy of
the hotels and condominiums. According to the California Recycle website, hotel uses generate
approximately 10 pounds of trash per person per day, so the proposed project as a worst case
scenario could generate up to 5,270 pounds of trash each day or 2.6 tons per day which adds
to 962 tons per year (5275 persons times 10 pounds per person per day).
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes
Less than
and regulations related to solid waste?
g Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
Significant
Mitigation
Significant No
Impact
Incorporated
Impact Impact
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XVII,g) The proposed project would be required to comply with applicable elements of AB
1327, Chapter 18 (California Solid Waste Reuse and Recycling Access Act of 1991), and other
applicable local, state, and federal solid waste disposal standards, thereby ensuring that impacts
associated with this issue would be considered to be less than significant, and no mitigation is
required.
s 260 total rooms x 85 percent occupancy x 2 persons per room average= 442 guests plus 85 employees
527 persons. This is a worst case estimate.
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XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to
Less than
degrade the quality of the environment
q � � Potentially
Significant
with Less than
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or Significant
Mitigation Significant No
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife Impact
Incorporated Impact Impact
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levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
Significant No
community, reduce the number or restrict the
Impact
range of a rare or endangered plant or animal
Impact Impact
or eliminate important examples of the major
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XVIII.a) The project site already supports an existing hotel and is fully developed.
Development of the proposed project would not result in any significant impacts to important
plants (redwood trees) or wildlife with implementation of the recommended mitigation
measures BI0-1 through BIO -3.
b) Does the project have impacts that are
Less than
Less than
Significant
Potentially with Less than
individual) limited, but cumulatively
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Potentially
Significant
with
Less than
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
significant
Mitigation
Significant No
means that the incremental effects of a
Impact
incorporated
Impact Impact
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connection with the effects of past projects,
the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)
XVII1M As presented in the discussion of environmental checklist questions I through XVII,
the project has no impact, a less than significant impact, or a less than significant impact with
implementation of mitigation with respect to ail environmental issues. Due to the limited scope
of direct physical impacts to the environment associated with this development project, the
project is not expected to have significant cumulative impacts within the City or surrounding
areas.
c) Does the project have environmental effects
Less than
that will cause substantial adverse effects on
Significant
Potentially with Less than
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Significant Mitigation significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
XVIII.c) In general, impacts to human beings from the project may occur due to air pollutant
emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, and noise. The South Coast Air Basin is currently
designated as a non - attainment area for ozone, PM10, and PM2.5. Development of the project
would contribute to air pollutant emissions on a short -term basis. The proposed project would
be required to comply with regional rules that assist in reducing short-term air pollutant
emissions. The purpose of SCAQMD Rule 403 is to reduce the amount of particulate matter in
the atmosphere resulting from man -made fugitive dust sources (see AIR -1). Implementation of
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Mitigation Measures AIR -1 through AIR -4 will help reduce potential short- and long -term air
pollutant impacts from the project. Adherence to these measures would help assure that short -
term air quality impacts from construction would remain at less than significant levels.
In addition, potential impacts related to potential hazardous materials and to water resources
have also been addressed in the appropriate sections, including Mitigation Measures HAZ -1 and
HYD -1 through HYD -3, respectively. With implementation of these measures, potential impacts
of the project in these areas will remain or be reduced to less than significant levels.
As detailed in the preceding responses, development of the proposed project would not result,
either directly or indirectly, in adverse hazards and noise effects, resulting in a corresponding
less than significant impact to human beings.
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SECTION 4 LIST OF PREPARERS
4.1 LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.
• Kent Norton, AICP, REA (Project Manager)
• Lynn Calvert- Hayes, AICP (Principal in Charge)
• Tony Chung, Ph.D. (Noise/Air Quality /GHG Studies)
• Katherine Best (Environmental Planner)
• Casey Tibbet (Historical Assessment)
• Steve Dong (Editor)
• Margaret Gooding (Graphics)
4.2 CITY OF ARCADIA
• lason Kruckeberg (Development Services Director)
• Lisa Flores (Planning Services Manager)
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SECTION 5 REFERENCES
Arcadia 2010 "City of Arcadia General Plan. "City of Arcadia. November 2010.
BB &N 1987 "Noise Control for Buildings and Manufacturing Plants, "Bolt, Beranek &
Newman (BB &N), 1987.
CaIEPA 2013a ,Managing Hazardous Waste," California Environmental Protection
Agency (CaIEPA) and Department of Toxic Substances Control, website
accessed August 1, 2013. http,/ /www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste
CaIEPA 2013b "Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) Program Directory, "California
Department Environmental Protection Agency (CaIEPA), website
accessed August 10, 2013.
http:// www. calepa. ca .gov/CUPA/Directory/default.aspx
CALREC
Calrecycle website accessed August 12, 2013.
www.calregycle.ca.gov
Caltrans 2001
°Transportation Related Earthborne Vibrations ( Caltrans Experiences)':
California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans), Division of
Environmental Analysis, Office of Noise, Air Quality, and Hazardous
Waste Management. Technical Advisory, Vibration. TAV- 02- 01- R9601.
February 20, 2001.
Caltrans 2013
California Department of Transportation Scenic Highway Program,
California Department of Transportation ( Caltrans), website accessed
August 2, 2013.
http://www. dot. ca. gov /hq/LandArch/scenic_highways /scenic hwy.htm
CAPCOA 2008
"CEQA & Climate Change: Evaluating and Addressing Greenhouse Gas
Emissions from Projecty Subject to the California Environmental Quality
Act," California Air Pollution Control Officers Association (CAPCOA),
January 2008.
CARB 2007
"Proposed Early Actions to Mitigate Climate Change in California, "
California Air Resources Board (CARE), April 20, 2007.
CCCPP 2013 "Hydrotluorocarbon, Perfluorocarbon, and Sulfur Hexafluoride
Emissions," California Climate Change Policy and Program ( CCCPP),
California Climate Change Portal, website accessed July 21, 2013.
http://www.climatechange.ca. gov / policies /1990s_in_depth/pageI 1.html
CCR 2013 "Califomia Health and Safety Code, "Section 7050.5, California Code of
Regulations (CCR). July 2013.
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CDC 2013 "Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program, "California Department of
Conservation (CDC), Division of Land Resource Protection. Website
accessed July 30, 2013.
CGS 2013 "Fault Mapping in California ". California Geological Survey (CGS). 2005.
Website accessed August 3, 2013.
CIWMB 2013 "Estimated Waste Generation Rates, " California Integrated Waste
Management Board (CIWMB) website accessed on August 2, 2013.
www.ciwmb.ca.gov/wastechar/wastegenrates/default.htm
CWC 2013 "Sections .X0750- 10756," California Water Code (CWC), California
Department of Water Resources website accessed August 2, 2013.
DOF 2013 "E -5 Population and Housing Estimates for Cities, Counties and the State,
2001-2010, with 2000 Benchmark. "State of California, Department of
Finance (DOF), Sacramento, California, July 2013.
DOT 2013 "Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49-- Transportation, Pipeline and
Hazardous Materials Safety Administration," U.S. Department of
Transportation (DOT), website site accessed August 3, 2013.
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Title49/49cfrv2_02.tp1
DTSC 2013 "Hazardous Waste and Substance Site (Cortese) List," California
Department of Toxic Substance Control (DTSC), website accessed
August 3, 2013. http:// www .envirostor.dtsc.ca.gov/public
FEMA 2013 "Flood Limit Data and Mapping," U.S. Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA), Flood Insurance Rate Map Program, website accessed
August 1, 2013.
Geo Inc 2013 "Preliminary GeotechnicalAssessment ." Geotechnologies, July 2013.
Geotracker 2013 " Geotracker" database of hazardous material sites maintained by the
Regional Water Quality Control Board, website accessed July 25, 2013.
HII 2010 "City of Arcadia Zoning Map. "Hogle- Ireland Inc. 2010.
KHA 2013 " Traffic Impact Assessment, Santa Anita Inn Redevelopment Project. "
Kimley -Horn and Associates, Inc. 2013.
LSA 2013a "Air Quality Analysis." (includes greenhouse gas emissions). LSA
Associates, Inc. August 2013.
LSA 2013b "Noise Impact Analysis "LSA Associates, Inc. August 2013.
NRCS 2013 "Soil Data Mart, "Natural Resources Conservation Service, United States
Department of Agriculture, website accessed August 2, 2013.
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http: / /soildatamart.nres. usda.gov/Report.aspx ?Survey= CA675&UseState
=CA and as documented in the "Soil Survey of Los Angeles County,
California" issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil
Conservation Service, original research dated 1971.
PDA 2012 "Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, For Two Medical
Office Buildings, A General Office Building, and a Four -Level Parking
Structure at 161 Colorado Place and 125 W, Huntington Drive. "Pacific
Design Group. December 2012.
RJLA 2003 "Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Continental Assets
Management. " RJL Associates, March 19, 2003.
SCAG 2008 "Final 2008 Regional Comprehensive Plan," Southern California
Association of Governments (SCAG), adopted October 2, 2008.
SCAG 2012a "2012 -2035 Regional Transportation Plan /sustainable Communities
Strategy," Southern California Association of Governments (SLAG),
adopted April 2012.
SCAG 2012b "Growth Forecast Appendix of the Regional Transportation
Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy" Southern California Association
of Governments, adopted April 2012.
http://rtpscs. stag .ca.gov /Documents /2012/pfina I /SR /2012pfRTP_Growth
Forecast. pdf
SCAQMD 2010 "Air Quality Management Plan," South Coast Air Quality Management
District ( SCAQMD), 2010.
SCAQMD 2013 SCAQMD website accessed August 2, 2013.
www,aqmd.gov/ceqa/handbooULST
TTA 2013 "Hydraulic & Hydrology Calculation." Tritech Associates, Inc. July
2013.
USFPA 1998 "AP -42 Emission Factors, Natural Gas combustion, "U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency (USFPA), July 1998.
www.epa.gov/ttn /chief /ap42/chOl/final
USFPA 2004a "EPA420 -P -04 -016: Update of Methane and Nitrous Oxide Emission
Factors for On- Highway Vehicles, "U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
( USEPA), prepared by ICF Consulting. November 2004.
http://www.epa.gov/otaq/models/ngm
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USEPA 2004b "EPA430 -K-03 -004, Direct HFC and PFC Emissions from Use of
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Equipment. " U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency ( USEPA), Climate Leaders, October 2004.
http ://www.epa.gov /climateleaders /documents /resources /refrige_acequi
puseguidance.pdf.
USFWS 2011 "HCP /NCCP Planning Areas, Southern California, /'U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service (USFWS), October 2011.
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SECTION 6 SUMMARY OF MITIGATION MEASURES
I. AESTHETICS
AES -1 Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall demonstrate that all
project windows are glazed or otherwise treated to minimize glare on
surrounding roads and properties, to the satisfaction of the Development
Services Director or designee.
II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
None
III. AIR QUALITY
AIR -1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the general contractor for the project
shall prepare and file a Dust Control Plan with the City that complies with
SCQAMD Rule 403 and requires the following during excavation and
construction as appropriate:
• Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturers'
specifications to all inactive construction areas (previously graded areas
inactive for 10 days or more).
• Water active sites at least twice daily (locations where grading is to occur
will be thoroughly watered prior to earthmoving.)
• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials, or
maintain at least 2 feet of freeboard (vertical space between the top of
the load and top of the trailer) in accordance with the requirements of
California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 23114.
• Pave construction access roads at least 100 feet onto the site from the
main road.
• Control traffic speeds within the property to 15 mph or less.
AIR -2 Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project developer shall require
by contract specifications that contractors shall utilize California Air Resources
Board (CARB) Tier II Certified equipment or better during the rough/mass
grading phase for rubber -tired dozers and scrapers. Contract specifications
shall be included in the proposed project construction documents, which shall
be reviewed by the City.
AIR -3 Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for each phase, the
project developer shall require by contract specifications that contractors
shall place construction equipment staging areas at least 200 feet away from
sensitive receptors. Contract specifications shall be included in the project
construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City.
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AIR -4 Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each phase, the project
developer shall require by contract specifications that contractors shall utilize
power poles or clean -fuel generators for electrical construction equipment.
Contract specifications shall be included in the proposed project construction
documents, which shall be reviewed by the City.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
8I0-1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase, the developer shall
provide an assessment of existing trees on the areas to be developed. This
tree assessment shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and
identify any existing large bushes or trees that can be relocated or preserved
as part of the new development project. The project landscaping plans shall
attempt to preserve existing mature trees onsite to the extent feasible, based
on the tree assessment. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
BIO -2 During project construction in either phase, the existing redwood trees along
the east side of the property shall be protected by being taped or roped off
with appropriate signage so construction equipment will not accidentally
come in contact with and damage or destroy any trees. The trees shall be
sprayed with water at the end of each day when substantial amounts of dust
are generated (e.g., during grading or demolition) to minimize damage from
dust deposition. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the
City Planning Division.
BIO -3 Construction in either phase should not occur during the local nesting season
(estimated February 1 to July 15). If any construction occurs during the
nesting season, a nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified
biologist prior to the issuance of a grading permit or removal of any large
trees on the existing hotel property. If the biologist determines that nesting
birds are present, an area of 100 feet shall be marked off around the nest
and no construction activity can occur in that area during nesting activities.
Grading and/or construction may resume in this area when a qualified
biologist has determined the nest is no longer occupied and all juveniles have
Fledged. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Planning Division.
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES
CUL -1 Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings on the site, the completed
DPR 523A and 523E forms and a cover memorandum shall be submitted to
the City for filing to officially document the historical assessment for the
Santa Anita Inn. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the
City Planning Division.
CUL -2 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for Phase 1, the applicant shall
install a monument plaque indicating the location of the former Santa Anita
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Inn and its importance in the history of the City of Arcadia. The size,
construction, and location of this plaque shall be up to the discretion of the
City Manager, in consultation with the Planning Division.
CUL -3 If cultural artifacts are discovered during project grading, work shall be
halted in that area until a qualified historian or archaeologist can be retained
by the developer to assess the significance of the find. The project cultural
monitor shall observe the remaining earthmoving activities at the project site
consistent with Public Resources Code Section 21083.2(b), (c), and (d). The
monitor shall be equipped to record and salvage cultural resources that may
be unearthed during grading activities. The monitor shall be empowered to
temporarily halt or divert grading equipment to allow recording and removal
of the unearthed resources.
If any resources of a prehistoric or Native American origin are discovered, the
appropriate Native American tribal representative will be contacted and
invited to observe the monitoring program for the duration of the grading
phase at tribal expense. Any Native American resources shall be evaluated in
accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and either reburied at the project site
or curated at an accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once
grading activities have ceased or the cultural monitor determines that
monitoring is no longer necessary, such activities shall be discontinued. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning
Division.
CUL -4 If paleontological resources (fossils) are discovered during project grading,
work will be halted in that area until a qualified paleontologist can be
retained to assess the significance of the find. The project paleontologist
shall monitor remaining earthmoving activities at the project site and shall be
equipped to record and salvage fossil resources that may be unearthed
during grading activities. The paleontologist shall be empowered to
temporarily halt or divert grading equipment to allow recording and removal
of the unearthed resources. Any fossils found shall be evaluated in
accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and offered for curation at an
accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities
have ceased or the paleontologist determines that monitoring is no longer
necessary, monitoring activities shall be discontinued. This measure may be
combined with CUL -3 at the discretion of the City Planning Division.
CUL -5 In the event of an accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains,
California State Health and Safety Code § 7050.5 dictates that no further
disturbance shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary
findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to CEQA regulations and PRC §
5097.98. If human remains are found, the LA County Coroner's office shall
be contacted to determine if the remains are recent or of Native American
significance. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall include
a note to this effect on the grading plans for the project.
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VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS
None
VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
GHG -1 To ensure reductions below the expected "Business As Usual" (BAU)
scenario, the project will implement a variety of measures that will reduce its
greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To the extent feasible, and to the
satisfaction of the City of Arcadia (City), the following measures will be
incorporated into the design and construction of the SPSP project prior to the
issuance of building permits:
Construction and Building Materials
Recycle/reuse at least 50 percent of the demolished and/or grubbed
construction materials (including, but not limited to, soil, vegetation,
concrete, lumber, metal, and cardboard).
Use "Green Building Materials," such as those materials that are resource -
efficient and are recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly
way, for at least 10 percent of the project.
Energy Efficiency Measures
Design all project buildings to exceed the 2013 California Building Code's
(CBC) Title 24 energy standard by 10 percent, including, but not limited to,
any combination of the following:
Design buildings to accommodate future solar installations.
Limit air leakage through the structure or within the heating and cooling
distribution system to minimize energy consumption.
Incorporate ENERGY STAR or better rated windows, space heating and
cooling equipment, light fixtures, appliances, or other applicable electrical
equipment.
Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems. Use daylight as an
integral part of the lighting systems in buildings.
Install light - colored roofs and pavement materials where possible.
Install energy - efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances and
equipment, and control systems.
Install solar lights or light- emitting diodes (LEDs) for outdoor lighting or
outdoor lighting that meets the 2013 California Building and Energy Code.
Water Conservation and Efficiency Measures
Devise a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the
project and its location consistent with the City's Water Efficiency Landscape
Ordinance (WELD). The strategy may include the following, plus other
innovative measures that may be appropriate:
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Create water- efficient landscapes within the development.
Install water - efficient irrigation systems and devices, such as soil moisture -
based irrigation controls.
Design buildings to be water - efficient. Install water - efficient fixtures and
appliances, including low -flow faucets, dual -flush toilets, and waterless
urinals.
Restrict watering methods (e.g., prohibit systems that apply water to
nonvegetated surfaces) and control runoff.
Solid Waste Measures
To facilitate and encourage recycling to reduce landfill- associated emissions,
among others, the project will provide trash enclosures that include
additional enclosed area(s) for collection of recyclable materials. The
recycling collection area(s) will be located within, near, or adjacent to each
trash and rubbish disposal area. The recycling collection area will be a
minimum of 50 percent of the area provided for the trash/rubbish
enclosure(s) or as approved by the waste management department of the
City of Arcadia.
Provide employee education on waste reduction and available recycling
services.
Transportation Measures
To facilitate and encourage non - motorized transportation, bicycle racks shall
be provided in convenient locations to facilitate bicycle access to the project
area. The bicycle racks shall be shown on project landscaping and
improvement plans submitted for Planning Department approval and shall be
installed in accordance with those plans.
Provide pedestrian walkways and connectivity throughout the project.
Fund or participate in some type of shuttle service for hotel guests to access
the City's downtown Gold Line Station.
VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZ -1 Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings or associated structures, a
qualified contractor shall be retained to survey structures proposed for
demolition to determine if asbestos - containing materials (ACMs) and/or lead -
based paint (LBP) are present. If ACMs and/or LBP are present, prior to
commencement of general demolition, these materials shall be removed and
transported to an appropriate landfill by a licensed contractor. This measure
shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Building Division including
written documentation of the disposal of any ACMs or LBP in conformance
with all applicable regulations.
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IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
HYD -1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall file a Notice of
Intent (NOI) with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to be
covered under the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
General Construction Permit for discharge of storm water associated with
construction activities. The project developer shall submit to the City the
Waste Discharge Identification Number issued by the State Water Quality
Control Board (SWQCB) as proof that the project's NOI is to be covered by
the General Construction Permit has been filed with the SWQCB. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
HYD -2 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit to the Los
Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and receive approval
for a project- specific Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The
SWPPP shall include a surface water control plan and erosion control plan
citing specific measures to control on -site and off -site erosion during the
entire grading and construction period. In addition, the SWPPP shall
emphasize structural and nonstructural best management practices (BMPs) to
control sediment and non - visible discharges from the site. BMPs to be
implemented may include (but shall not be limited to) the following:
• Potential sediment discharges from the site may be controlled by the
following: sandbags, silt fences, straw wattles, fiber rolls, a temporary
debris basin (if deemed necessary), and other discharge control devices.
The construction and condition of the BMPs are to be periodically
inspected by the RWQCB during construction, and repairs would be made
as required.
Area drains within the construction area must be provided with inlet
protection. Minimum standards are sand bag barriers, or two layers of
sandbags with filter fabric over the grate, properly designed standpipes,
or other measures as appropriate.
• Materials that have the potential to contribute non - visible pollutants to
storm water must not be placed in drainage ways and must be placed in
temporary storage containment areas.
• All loose soil, silt, clay, sand, debris, and other earthen material shall be
controlled to eliminate discharge from the site. Temporary soil
stabilization measures to be considered include: covering disturbed areas
with mulch, temporary seeding, soil stabilizing binders, fiber rolls or
blankets, temporary vegetation, and permanent seeding. Stockpiles shall
be surrounded by silt fences and covered with plastic tarps.
• Implement good housekeeping practices such as creating a waste
collection area, putting lids on waste and material containers, and
cleaning up spills immediately.
• The SWPPP shall include inspection forms for routine monitoring of the
site during the construction phase.
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• Additional required BMPs and erosion control measures shall be
documented in the SWPPP.
• The SWPPP would be kept on site for the duration of project construction
and shall be available to the local Regional Water Quality Control Board
for inspection at any time.
The developer and/or construction contractor shall be responsible for
performing and documenting the application of BMPs identified in the
project - specific SWPPP. Regular inspections shall be performed on sediment
control measures called for in the SWPPP. Monthly reports shall be
maintained and available for City inspection. An inspection log shah be
maintained for the project and shall be available at the site for review by the
City and the Regional Water Quality Control Board as appropriate.
HYD -3 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a site - specific Standard Urban
Stormwater Management Plan (SUSMP) shall be submitted to the City
Planning Division for review and approval. The SUSMP shall specifically
identify the long -term site design, source control, and treatment control
BMPs that shall be used on site to control pollutant runoff and to reduce
impacts to water quality to the maximum extent practicable. At a minimum,
the SUSMP shall identify and the site developer shall implement the following
site design, source control, and treatment control BMPs as appropriate:
Site Design BMPS
• Minimize urban runoff by maximizing maximizing permeable areas and
minimizing impermeable areas (recommended minimum 25 percent of
site to be permeable).
• Incorporate landscaped buffer areas between sidewalks and streets.
• Maximize canopy interception and water conservation by planting native
or drought - tolerant trees and large shrubs wherever possible
• Where soil conditions are suitable, use perforated pipe or gravel filtration
pits for low flow infiltration.
• Construct onsite ponding areas or retention facilities to increase
opportunities for infiltration consistent with vector control objectives.
• Construct streets, sidewalks and parking lot aisles to the minimum widths
necessary, provided that public safety and a walkable environment for
pedestrians are not compromised.
• Direct runoff from impervious areas to treatment control BMPs such as
landscaping/bioretention areas.
Source Control BMPs
Source control BMPs are implemented to eliminate the presence of pollutants
through prevention. Such measures can be both non - structural and
structural:
Non - Structural Source Control BMPs
• Education for property owners, tenants, occupants, and employees.
• Activity restrictions.
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• Irrigation system and landscape maintenance to minimize water runoff.
• Common area litter control.
• Regular mechanical sweeping of private streets and parking lots.
• Regular drainage facility inspection and maintenance.
Structural Source Control BMPs
• MS4 stenciling and signage at storm down drains.
• Properly design trash storage areas and any outdoor material storage
areas.
Treatment Control BMPS
Treatment control BMPs supplement the pollution prevention and source
control measures by treating the water to remove pollutants before it is
released from the project site. The treatment control BMP strategy for the
project is to select Low Impact Development (LID) BMPs that promote
infiltration and evapotranspiration, including the construction of infiltration
basins, bioretention facilities, and extended detention basins. Where
infiltration BMPs are not appropriate, bioretention and/or biotreatment BMPs
(including extended detention basins, bioswales, and constructed wetlands)
that provide opportunity for evapotranspiration and incidental infiltration may
be utilized. Harvest and use BMPs (i.e., storage pods) may be used as a
treatment control BMP to store runoff for later non - potable uses.
X. LAND USE AND PLANNING
None
XI. MINERAL RESOURCES
ILI91-
XII. NOISE
N -1 Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for each phase of the
project, the developer shall prepare a Construction Noise Control Plan and
will submit the plan the City for review and approval. The plan shall include
but will not be limited to the following:
• During all project site excavation and grading, contractors shall equip all
construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and
maintained snufflers consistent with manufacturers' standards.
• The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so
that emitted noise is directed away from the closest sensitive receptor to
the project site (i.e., the Salvation Army facility at the southwest corner
of the site).
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The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that
will create the greatest distance between construction- related noise
sources and the closest noise - sensitive receptor to the project site (i.e.,
the Salvation Army facility at the southwest corner of the site) during all
project construction.
• During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall limit
all construction - related activities that would result in high noise levels to
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturday.
No construction shall be permitted on Sundays or any of the holidays
listed in AMC Section 4261.
• Prior to the start of Phase 2 grading, the developer shall install a wooden
noise barrier along the common boundary of the project and the
Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest corner of the project site.
This barrier shall be removed upon completion of Phase 2 construction.
N -2 Prior to the issuance of building permit for each phase, the developer shall
demonstrate that all buildings shall have air - conditioning to minimize noise
impacts on hotel rooms along West and East Huntington Drives.
N -3 Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits for the Phase 2 condominium
building, the developer shall install a filled -cell concrete block wall along the
common boundary with the Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest
corner of the project site. In lieu of the temporary construction wall outlined
in Measure N -1, the developer may install this permanent wall "early" (i.e.,
prior to issuance of occupancy permits for Phase 1) which would eliminate
the need for that portion of Measure N -1.
XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING
None
XIV. PUBLIC SERVICES
None
XV. RECREATION
None
XVI. TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC
TRA -1 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel in Phase 1, the
developer shall be responsible for installing an additional signal phase to
accommodate northbound movements exiting the shared hotel driveway and
southbound movements entering the hotel driveway. The developer will also
change the number one lane to a shared through and left turn lane to access
the driveway for the hotels and modify the signal to account for the added
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phases and lanes. These changes shall be made to the satisfaction of and in
coordination with the City traffic engineer.
TRA -2 Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either of the hotels or the hotel
condominiums, the developer shall install bike racks and provide showers and
locker rooms for employees who wish to ride bicycles to work. Bike racks
shall also be installed for project guests in appropriate locations. An
appropriate number of bike racks shall be located near each building to serve
the anticipated number of employees and guests. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer,
TRA -3 Prior to issuance of building permits for either Phase 1 or Phase 2, the
project plans shall be circulated to Foothill Transit (FT) and the Metropolitan
Transit Authority (MTA) to determine if there is a need for a bus stop on the
south side of Colorado Place in front of the project site (i.e., for either FT
Route 187 or MTA routes 78, 79, or 378). If either agency determines a need
for such a stop, the developer shall install a bus stop to agency specifications
prior to issuance of occupancy permits for the affected phase of
development. This measure shall be implemented for each phase to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
TRA -4 Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either hotel in Phase 1, the
developer shall demonstrate that the main hotel entrance for Phase 1 has a
circular drive with signage to allow only one way circulation (counter-
clockwise) to provide adequate vehicle queuing lanes for exiting at the traffic
signal. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
XVII. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
UTL -1 Prior to issuance of a building permit for either hotel, the developer shall
retain a qualified licensed civil engineer to conduct a sewer study to evaluate
before and after conditions of the project on the City's existing sewer system
(both lateral and main lines). This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Public Works Services Department.
UTL -2 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer's fair
share payment to the City will be determined to help fund upgrading of the
existing sewer in West Huntington Drive included in the City's 2014 -15
Capital Improvement Project Plan budget, based on the results of the sewer
study outlined in Mitigation Measure UTL -1. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and/or the City Public
Works Services Department as appropriate.
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Appendix A;
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan (on CD)
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Appendix B:
Air Quality/ Greenhouse Gas Study (on CD)
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Appendix C:
Historical Assessment (on CD)
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Appendix D:
Geotechnical Constraints (on CD)
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Appendix E:
Phase 1 Hazmat Study (on CD)
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Appendix F:
Hydrology and Water Quality Studies (on CD)
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Appendix G:
Traffic Impact Assessment (on CD)
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Appendix H:
Noise Assessment (on CD)
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
1. INTRODUCTION
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program has been prepared for use in implementing
mitigation for the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
requires adoption of a reporting or monitoring program for those measures placed on a project to
mitigate or avoid adverse effects on the environment (Public Resource Code Section 21081.6). The
law states that the reporting or monitoring program shall be designed to ensure compliance during
project implementation.
The monitoring program contains the following elements:
1) The mitigation measures are recorded with the action and procedure necessary to ensure
compliance. In some instances, one action may be used to verify implementation of several
mitigation measures.
2) A procedure for compliance and verification has been outlined for each action necessary. This
procedure designates who will take action, what action will be taken and when, and to whom and
when compliance will be reported.
3) The program has been designed to be flexible. As monitoring progresses, changes to compliance
procedures may be necessary based upon recommendations by those responsible for the
program. As changes are made, new monitoring compliance procedures and records will be
developed and incorporated into the program.
This Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program includes mitigation identified in the Initial
Study /Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Seabiscuit Pacific Specific Plan.
4.2 MITIGATION MONITORING AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Lead Agency, the City of Arcadia is responsible for ensuring full compliance with the mitigation
measures adopted for the proposed project. The City will monitor and report on all mitigation
activities. Mitigation measures will be implemented at different stages of development throughout the
project area. in this regard, the responsibilities for implementation have been assigned to the
Applicant, Contractor, or a combination thereof. If during the course of project implementation, any of
the mitigation measures identified herein cannot be successfully implemented, the City shall be
immediately informed, and the City will then inform any affected responsible agencies. The City, in
conjunction with any affected responsible agencies, will then determine if modification to the project is
required and/or whether alternative mitigation is appropriate.
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I. AESTHETICS
AES -1 Prior to issuance of a building permit, the
City
Once for each
Prior to
Development Services
Withhold Building
applicant shall demonstrate that all project
Development
phase
issuance of
Director confirmation of
Permit
windows are glazed or otherwise treated to
Services Director
building permit
glazed or otherwise
minimize glare on surrounding roads and
or designee
for each phase
treated windows.
properties, to the satisfaction of the Development
Services Director or designee.
III. AIR QUALITY
AIR -1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the
City Planning
Once for each
Prior to
City confirms Dust
Withhold Grading
general contractor for the project shall prepare
and Building
phase
issuance of
Control Plan complies
Permit
and file a Dust Control Plan with the City that
Divisions
grading permit
with SCQAMD mule
complies with SCQAMD Rule 403 and requires
for each phase
403
the following during excavation and construction
as appropriate:
• Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers
according to manufacturers' specifications to all
inactive construction areas (previously graded
areas inactive for 10 days or more).
• Water active sites at least twice daily (locations
where grading is to occur will be thoroughly
watered prior to earthmoving.)
• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other
loose materials, or maintain at least 2 feet of
freeboard (vertical space between the top of the
load and top of the trailer) in accordance with the
requirements of California Vehicle Code (CVC)
Section 23114.
• Pave construction access roads at least 100
feet onto the site from the main road.
• Control traffic speeds within the property to 15
mph or less.
AIR -2 Prior to the issuance of a grading permit,
City Planning
Once for each
Prior to
City verifies that
Withhold Grading
the project developer shall require by contract
and Building
phase
issuance of
construction
Permit
specifications that contractors shall utilize
Divisions
grading permit
documents include
California Air Resources Board (CARE) Tier 11
for each phase
required language.
Getfied equipment or better during the
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Responsible
Verified
Sanctions for:
Mitigation Measure No. I
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Method of
Date/
Non-
Implementing Action
Monitoring
F-.
Compliance
roughtmass grading phase for rubber -tired dozers
and scrapers. Contract specifications shall be
included in the proposed project construction
documents, which shall be reviewed by the City.
AIR -3 Prior to the issuance of a grading or building
City Planning
Once for each
Prior to
City verifies that
Withhold Grading
permit for each phase, the project developer shall
Division
phase
issuance of
construction
or Building Permit
require by contract specifications that contractors
grading or
documents include
shall place construction equipment staging areas at
building permit
required language
least 200 feet away from sensitive receptors.
Contract specifications shall be included in the project
construction documents, which shall be reviewed by
the City.
AIR -4 Prior to the issuance of a building permit
City Planning
Once for each
Prior to
City verifies that
Withhold Building
for each phase, the project developer shall
Division
phase
issuance of
construction
Permit
require by contract specifications that contractors
building permit
documents include
shall utilize power poles or clean -fuel generators
for each phase
required language.
for electrical construction equipment. Contract
specifications shall be included in the proposed
project construction documents, which shall be
reviewed by the City.
N. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES .
BIO -1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit for
City Planning
Once during
Prior to
City Planning Division
Withhold Grading
each phase, the developer shall provide an
Division
each phase
issuance of a
verifies receipt of tree
Permit
assessment of existing trees on the areas to be
grading permit
assessment from
developed. This tree assessment shall be
for each phase
developer, and a
prepared by a qualified landscape architect and
relocation /preservation
identify any existing large bushes or trees that
tree plan.
can be relocated or preserved as part of the new
development project. The project landscaping
plans shall attempt to preserve existing mature
trees onsite to the extent feasible, based on the
tree assessment. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Planning Division.
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. - -.
Zba"CTIO"S Tor
Mitigation Measure No.
for
Monitoring
Timing of
•• of
i.
•
.Implementing Action
Monitoring
Frequency
Verification
Verification
Initials
Compliance
810 -2 During project construction in either phase,
City Planning
Regularly
During project
City inspectors note
Issue "Stop Work"
the existing redwood trees along the east side of
and Building
during
construction in
compliance
Order until
the property shall be protected by being taped or
Divisions
construction
either phase
compliance
roped off with appropriate signage so
verified
construction equipment will not accidentally come
in contact with and damage or destroy any trees.
The trees shall be sprayed with water at the end
of each day when substantial amounts of dust are
generated (e.g., during grading or demolition) to
minimize damage from dust deposition. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction
of the City Planning Division.
13I0-3 Construction in either phase should not
City Planning
Once during
Prior to
City verifies that
Withhold Grading
occur during the local nesting season (estimated
Division
each phase
issuance of
construction
Permit
February 1 to July 15). If any construction occurs
grading permit
documents include
during the nesting season, a nesting bird survey
or removal of
required language
shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to
large trees
the issuance of a grading permit or removal of
during each
any large trees on the existing hotel property. If
phase
the biologist determines that nesting birds are
present, an area of 100 feet shall be marked off
around the nest and no construction activity can
occur in that area during nesting activities.
Grading and/or construction may resume in this
area when a qualified biologist has determined
the nest is no longer occupied and all juveniles
have fledged. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Planning Division.
V. CULTRUAL RESOURCES
CUL -1 Prior to demolition of any existing hotel
City Planning
Once for each
Prior to
City verifies DPR 523A
Withhold
buildings on the site, the completed DPR 523A and
523 B forms and a cover memorandum shall be
Division
phase
demolition of
any existing
and 5238 forms and
cover memorandum
occupancy permit
for either phase
submitted to the City for filing to officially document
hotel buildings
fled to officially
the historical assessment for the Santa Anita Inn.
on the site
document the historical
This measure shall be implemented to the
assessment for the
satisfaction of the City Planning Division,
Santa Anita Inn
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CUL -2 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for
Responsible
Monitoring
City Planning
Frequency
Once
Prior to
City verifies installation
-.
Sanctions for
Non-
Withhold
Phase 1, the applicant shall install a monument
Division
issuance of an
of monument plaque
occupancy permit
plaque indicating the location of the former Santa
occupancy
for Phase 1
Anita Inn and its importance in the history of the City
permit for
of Arcadia. The size, construction, and location of
Phase 1
this plaque shall be up to the discretion of the City
Manager, in consultation with the Planning Division.
CUL -3 If cultural artifacts are discovered during
City Planning
Anytime during
Discovery of
City verifies grading
Issue a "Stop
project grading, work shall be halted in that area
Division
grading
cultural
plans require City to be
Work" Order for
until a qualified historian or archaeologist can be
artifacts
notified if any cultural
non- compliance
retained by the developer to assess the
materials are found
significance of the find. The project cultural
during grading.
monitor shall observe the remaining earthmoving
activities at the project site consistent with Public
City shall verify
Resources Code Section 21083.2(b), (c), and (d),
developer has retained
The monitor shall be equipped to record and
a cultural monitor if
salvage cultural resources that may be unearthed
needed
during grading activities. The monitor shall be
empowered to temporarily halt or divert grading
equipment to allow recording and removal of the
unearthed resources.
If any resources of a prehistoric or Native
American origin are discovered, the appropriate
Native American tribal representative will be
contacted and invited to observe the monitoring
program for the duration of the grading phase at
tribal expense. Any Native American resources
shall be evaluated in accordance with the CEQA
Guidelines and either reburied at the project site
or curated at an accredited facility approved by
the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities have
ceased or the cultural monitor determines that
monitoring is no longer necessary, such activities
shall be discontinued. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Planning Division.
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&esponstwe
&Fib itir
::Mitigation /
for Monitoring Timing of
Method of
Date/ Non-
Implementing
CUL-4 if paleontological resources (fossils) are
City of Arcadia Anytime during Discovery of
City verifies grading
Issue a "Stop
discovered during project grading, work will be
Planning grading paleontological
plans require City to be
Work" Order for
halted in that area until a qualified paleontologist
Division resources
notified if any fossils
non - compliance
can be retained to assess the significance of the
are found during
find. The project paleontologist shall monitor
grading.
remaining earthmoving activities at the project
site and shall be equipped to record and salvage
City shall verify
fossil resources that may be unearthed during
developer has retained
grading activities. The paleontologist shall be
a paleo monitor if
empowered to temporarily halt or divert grading
needed
equipment to allow recording and removal of the
unearthed resources. Any fossils found shall be
evaluated in accordance with the CEQA
Guidelines and offered for curation at an
accredited facility approved by the City of
Arcadia. Once grading activities have ceased or
the paleontologist determines that monitoring is
no longer necessary, monitoring activities shall
be discontinued. This measure may be combined
with CUL -3 at the discretion of the City Planning
Division.
CUL -5 In the event of an accidental discovery
City Planning
Anytime during
Discover or
City verifies grading
Issue a "Stop
or recognition of any human remains, California
Division
grading
recognition of
plans state County
Work" Order
State Health and Safety Code § 7050.5 dictates
any human
Coroner and City if
during grading if
that no further disturbance shall occur until the
remains
human remains are
notification does
County Coroner has made the necessary findings
accidentally
not occur
as to origin and disposition pursuant to CEQA
discovered during
regulations and PRC § 5097.98. If human
grading
remains are found, the LA County Coroner's
office shall be contacted to determine if the
remains are recent or of Native American
significance. Prior to issuance of a grading
permit, the developer shall include a note to this
effect on the grading plans for the project.
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Non-
Implementing Action Monitoring Frequency Verification • Compliance
Vllr t RMNHM AS EMIISSIiiN$'
GHG -1 To ensure reductions below the expected
City Planning
Once for each
Prior to
City verifies project
Withhold Building
"Business As Usual" (BAIL) scenario, the project
and Building
phase
issuance of
plans show required
Permits
will implement a variety of measures that will
Divisions
building
compliance
reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To
permits for
the extent feasible, and to the satisfaction of the
each phase
City of Arcadia (City), the following measures will
be incorporated into the design and construction
of the SPSP project prior to the issuance of
building permits:
Construction and Building Materials
Recycle /reuse at least 50 percent of the
demolished and/or grubbed construction
materials (including, but not limited to, soil,
vegetation, concrete, lumber, metal, and
cardboard).
Use "Green Building Materials," such as those
materials that are resource - efficient and are
recycled and manufactured in an environmentally
friendly way, for at least 10 percent of the project.
Energy Efficiency Measures
Design all project buildings to exceed the 2013
California Building Code's (CBC) Title 24 energy
standard by 10 percent, including, but not limited
to, any combination of the following:
Design buildings to accommodate future solar
installations.
Limit air leakage through the structure or within
the heating and cooling distribution system to
minimize energy consumption.
Incorporate ENERGY STAR or better rated
windows, space heating and cooling equipment,
light fixtures, appliances, or other applicable
electrical equipment.
Install efficient lighting and lighting control
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Non-
Implementing Action Monitoring Frequency
systems. Use daylight as an integral part of the
lighting systems in buildings.
Install light- colored roofs and pavement materials
where possible.
Install energy- efficient heating and cooling
systems, appliances and equipment, and control
systems.
Install solar lights or light- emitting diodes (LEDs)
for outdoor lighting or outdoor lighting that meets
the 2013 California Building and Energy Code,
Water Conservation and Efficiency Measures
Devise a comprehensive water conservation
strategy appropriate for the project and its
location consistent with the City's Water
Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (WELD). The
strategy may include the following, plus other
innovative measures that may be appropriate:
Create water - efficient landscapes within the
development.
Install water - efficient irrigation systems and
devices, such as soil moisture -based irrigation
controls.
Design buildings to be water- efficient. Install
water - efficient fixtures and appliances, including
low -flow faucets, dual -flush toilets, and waterless
urinals.
Restrict watering methods (e.g., prohibit systems
that apply water to nonvegetated surfaces) and
control runoff.
Solid Waste Measures
To facilitate and encourage recycling to reduce
landfill- associated emissions, among others, the
project will provide trash enclosures that include
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meb,tivilblale
I erilleu oancuons Tor
Mitigation i
for
Monitoring
Timing of
Method of
Non-
Implementing Action
Monitoring
•
Verification
•
Compliance
additional enclosed area(s) for collection of
recyclable materials. The recycling collection
area(s) will be located within, near, or adjacent to
each trash and rubbish disposal area. The
recycling collection area will be a minimum of 50
percent of the area provided for the trash /rubbish
enclosure(s) or as approved by the waste
management department of the City of Arcadia.
Provide employee education on waste reduction
and available recycling services.
Transportation Measures
To facilitate and encourage non- motorized
transportation, bicycle racks shall be provided in
convenient locations to facilitate bicycle access to
the project area. The bicycle racks shall be
shown on project landscaping and improvement
plans submitted for Planning Department
approval and shall be installed in accordance with
those plans.
Provide pedestrian walkways and connectivity
throughout the project.
Fund or participate in some type of shuttle
service for hotel guests to access the City's
downtown Gold Line Station.
VHI. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
HAZ -1 Prior to demolition of any existing hotel
City Building
Once during
Prior to
City review of written
Withhold Building
buildings or associated structures, a qualified
Division
each phase
demolition of
documentation of the
Permit or
contractor shall be retained to survey structures
existing hotel
disposal of any ACMs
Occupancy
proposed for demolition to determine if asbestos-
buildings or
or LBP in conformance
Permit as
containing materials (ACMs) and /or lead -based
associated
with all applicable
applicable
paint (LBP) are present. If ACMs and/or LBP are
structures
regulations
present, prior to commencement of general
demolition, these materials shall be removed and
transported to an appropriate landfill by a
licensed contractor. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City
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Building Division including written documentation
of the disposal of any ACMs or LBP in
conformance with all applicable regulations.
IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY
HYD -1 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the
City Engineer or
Once during
Prior to
City verifies developer
Withhold Grading
developer shall file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with
designee
each phase
issuance of
has filed a NOI with
Permit
the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control
grading permit
the LA RWQCB per
Board to be covered under the National Pollutant
state requirements
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General
Construction Permit for discharge of storm water
associated with construction activities. The
project developer shall submit to the City the
Waste Discharge Identification Number issued by
the State Water Quality Control Board (SWQCB)
as proof that the project's NOI is to be covered by
the General Construction Permit has been filed
with the SWQCB. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
HYD -2 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the
City Engineer or
Once during
Prior to
City verifies developer
Withhold Grading
developer shall submit to the Los Angeles
designee
each phase
issuance of
has a SWPPP
Permit
Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB)
grading permit
approved by the LA
and receive approval for a project - specific Storm
RWQCB per state
Water Pollution Prevention Plan ( SWPPP). The
requirements
SWPPP shall include a surface water control plan
and erosion control plan citing specific measures
to control on -site and off -site erosion during the
entire grading and construction period. In
addition, the SWPPP shall emphasize structural
and nonstructural best management practices
(BMPs) to control sediment and non - visible
discharges from the site. BMPs to be
implemented may include (but shall not be limited
to) the following:
• Potential sediment discharges from the site may
be controlled by the following: sandbags, silt
fences, straw wattles, fiber rolls, a temporary
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debris basin {if deemed necessary}, and other
discharge control devices. The construction and
condition of the BMPs are to be periodically
inspected by the RWQCB during construction,
and repairs would be made as required.
- Area drains within the construction area must
be provided with inlet protection. Minimum
standards are sand bag barriers, or two layers of
sandbags with filter fabric over the grate, properly
designed standpipes, or other measures as
appropriate.
• Materials that have the potential to contribute
non - visible pollutants to storm water must not be
placed in drainage ways and must be placed in
temporary storage containment areas.
• All loose soil, silt, clay, sand, debris, and other
earthen material shall be controlled to eliminate
discharge from the site. Temporary soil
stabilization measures to be considered include:
covering disturbed areas with mulch, temporary
seeding, soil stabilizing binders, fiber rolls or
blankets, temporary vegetation, and permanent
seeding. Stockpiles shall be surrounded by silt
fences and covered with plastic tarps.
• Implement good housekeeping practices such
as creating a waste collection area, putting lids
on waste and material containers, and cleaning
up spills immediately.
The SWPPP shall include inspection forms for
routine monitoring of the site during the
construction phase.
- Additional required BMPs. and erosion control
measures shall be documented in the SWPPP.
• The SWPPP would be kept on site for the
duration of project construction and shall be
available to the local Regional Water Quality
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Responsible
Verified
Sanctions for
Non-
Implementing
Control Board for inspection at any time.
The developer and/or construction contractor
shall be responsible for performing and
documenting the application of BMPs identified in
the project- specific SWPPP. Regular inspections
shall be performed on sediment control measures
called for in the SWPPP. Monthly reports shall be
maintained and available for City inspection. An
inspection log shall be maintained for the project
and shall be available at the site for review by the
City and the Regional Water Quality Control
Board as appropriate.
HYD -3 Prior to issuance of a grading permit, a
City Planning,
Once during
Prior to
City verifies developer
Withhold the
site- specific Standard urban Stormwater
Engineering, and
each phase
issuance of
has received approval
Grading Permit
Management Plan (SUSMP) shall be submitted
Public Works
grading permit
of a SUSMP from the
to the City Planning Division for review and
Department
LA RWQCB per state
approval. The SUSMP shall specifically identify
requirements
the long -term site design, source control, and
treatment control BMPs that shall be used on site
to control pollutant runoff and to reduce impacts
to water quality to the maximum extent
practicable. At a minimum, the SUSMP shall
identify and the site developer shall implement
the following site design, source control, and
treatment control BMPs as appropriate:
Site Design BMPs
- Minimize urban runoff by maximizing permeable
areas and minimizing impermeable areas
(recommended minimum 25 percent of site to be
permeable).
• Incorporate landscaped buffer areas between
sidewalks and streets.
• Maximize canopy interception and water
conservation by planting native or drought -
tolerant trees and large shrubs wherever possible
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Responsible
Mitigation Measure No. for Monitoring g of Method of Date/
Implementing Action Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Initials compliance
• Where soil conditions are suitable, use
perforated pipe or gravel filtration pits for low flow
infiltration.
• Construct onsite pending areas or retention
facilities to increase opportunities for infiltration
consistent with vector control objectives.
• Construct streets, sidewalks and parking lot
aisles to the minimum widths necessary, provided
that public safety and a walkable environment for
pedestrians are not compromised.
• Direct runoff from impervious areas to treatment
control BMPs such as landscapinglbioretention
areas.
Source Control BMPs
Source control BMPs are implemented to
eliminate the presence of pollutants through
prevention. Such measures can be both non-
structural and structural:
Non - Structural Source Control BMPs
• Education for property owners, tenants,
occupants, and employees.
• Activity restrictions.
• Irrigation system and landscape maintenance to
minimize water runoff.
• Common area litter control.
• Regular mechanical sweeping of private streets
and parking lots.
• Regular drainage facility inspection and
maintenance.
Structural Source Control BMPs
• MS4 stenciling and signage at storm down
drains.
• Properly design trash storage areas and any
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Responsible
-. Sanctions for
Mitigation Measure No. for Monitoring Timing of Method of
Date/ Non-
Frequency Verification Verification
Initials Compliance
outdoor material storage areas.
Treatment Control BMPs
Treatment control BMPs supplement the pollution
prevention and source control measures by
treating the water to remove pollutants before it is
released from the project site. The treatment
control BMP strategy for the project is to select
Low Impact Development (LID) BMPs that
promote infiltration and evapotranspiration,
including the construction of infiltration basins,
bioretention facilities, and extended detention
basins. Where infiltration BMPs are not
appropriate, bioretention and /or biotreatment
BMPs (including extended detention basins,
bioswales, and constructed wetlands) that
provide opportunity for evapotranspiration and
incidental infiltration may be utilized. Harvest and
use BMPs (i.e., storage pods) may be used as a
treatment control BMP to store runoff for later
non - potable uses.
X11. LAND USE AND PLANNING
N -1 Prior to issuance of grading and building
City Planning
Twice during
Prior to
City approves CNCP
Withhold Grading
permits for each phase of the project, the
Division
each phase
issuance of
during plan review for
Permit or Building
developer shall prepare a Construction Noise
grading and
grading and building
Permit
Control Plan and will submit the plan the City for
building
review and approval. The plan shall include but
permits for
will not be limited to the following:
each phase
• During all project site excavation and grading,
contractors shall equip all construction
equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly
operating and maintained mufflers consistent with
manufacturers' standards.
• The project contractor shall place all stationary
construction equipment so that emitted noise is
directed away from the closest sensitive receptor
to the project site (i.e., the Salvation Army facility
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Responsible Verified Sanctions for
Mitiga . .
for Monitoring Timing . od of .. .
Implementing Action
Monitoring Frequency Verification Verification Initials Compliance
at the southwest corner of the site).
. The construction contractor shall locate
equipment staging in areas that will create the
greatest distance between construction-related
noise sources and the closest noise - sensitive
receptor to the project site (i.e., the Salvation
Army facility at the southwest corner of the site)
during all project construction.
• During all project site construction, the
construction contractor shall limit all construction -
related activities that would result in high noise
levels to between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00
p.m. on weekdays and Saturday. No construction
shall be permitted on Sundays or any of the
holidays listed in AMC Section 4261.
• Prior to the start of Phase 2 grading, the
developer shall install a wooden noise barrier
along the common boundary of the project and
the Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest
corner of the project site. This barrier shall be
removed upon completion of Phase 2
construction.
N -2 Prior to the issuance of building permit for
City Planning
Once during
Prior to
City verifies project
Withhold Building
each phase, the developer shall demonstrate that
and Building
each phase
issuance of
plans show air
Permit
all buildings shall have air - conditioning to
Divisions.
building permit
conditioning for
minimize noise impacts on hotel rooms along
indicated spaces
West and East Huntington Drives.
N -3 Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits
City Planning
Once during
Prior to
City inspector shall
Withhold
for the Phase 2 condominium building, the
and Building
Phase 2
issuance of an
verify wall has been
Occupancy
developer shall install a filled -cell concrete block
Divisions,
occupancy
installed as indicated.
Permit
wall along the common boundary with the
permit
Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest
corner of the project site. In lieu of the temporary
construction wall outlined in Measure N -1, the
developer may install this permanent wall "early'
(i.e., prior to issuance of occupancy permits for
Phase 1) which would eliminate the need for that
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
portion of Measure N -1.
XVt, TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC
TRA -1 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit
City Engineer or
Twice in Phase
Prior to
City inspector shall
Withhold
for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer shall be
designee
1
issuance of an
verify indicated signal
Occupancy
responsible for installing an additional signal
occupancy
and circulation
Permit for either
phase to accommodate northbound movements
permit for
improvements have
hotel building in
exiting the shared hotel driveway and southbound
either hotel
been installed
Phase 1
movements entering the hotel driveway. The
building in
developer will also change the number one lane
Phase 1
to a shared through and left turn lane to access
the driveway for the hotels and modify the signal
to account for the added phases and lanes.
These changes shall be made to the satisfaction
of and in coordination with the City traffic
engineer.
TRA -2 Prior to issuance of occupancy permits
City Planning
Three times
Prior to
City inspector verifies
Withhold
for either of the hotels or the hotel condominiums,
and Building
prior to
issuance of
indicated equipment
Occupancy
the developer shall install bike racks and provide
Divisions
occupancy of
occupancy
has been installed for
Permit
showers and locker rooms for employees who
each new
permit
each building
wish to ride bicycles to work. Bike racks shall also
building
be installed for project guests in appropriate
locations. An appropriate number of bike racks
City of Arcadia shall be located near each
building to serve the anticipated number of
employees and guests. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
TRA -3 Prior to issuance of building permits for
City Engineer or
Once for each
Prior to
City shall verify FT and
Withhold Building
either Phase 1 or Phase 2, the project plans shall
designee
phase
issuance of
MTA have reviewed
Permits
be circulated to Foothill Transit (FT) and the
building
and approved building
Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to determine
permits for
plans for each phase
if there is a need for a bus stop on the south side
Phase 1 and
of Colorado Place in front of the project site (i.e.,
Phase 2
If necessary, City
for either FT Route 187 or MTA routes 78, 79, or
inspector shall verify
378). If either agency determines a need for such
installation of required
a stop, the developer shall install a bus stop to
bus stop
agency specifications prior to issuance of
improvements
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MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM
occupancy permits for the affected phase of
development. This measure shall be
implemented for each phase to the satisfaction of
the City Engineer.
TRA -4 Prior to issuance of occupancy permits
City Engineer
Once in Phase
Prior to
City Inspector or other
Withhold
for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer shall
and City
1
issuance of
staff shall verify correct
Occupancy
demonstrate that the main hotel entrance for
Inspector(s)
any occupancy
design and signage for
Permit
Phase 1 has a circular drive with signage to allow
permit for
circular driveway
only one way circulation (counter- clockwise) to
Phase 1
entrancelexit for two
provide adequate vehicle queuing lanes for
hotels in Phase 1
exiting at the traffic signal. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
UTL -1 Prior to issuance of a building permit for I
City Public
Twice during
Prior to
City shall approve
Withhold Building
either hotel, the developer shall retain a qualified
Works Service
Phase 1
issuance of a
indicated sewer study
Permit
licensed civil engineer to conduct a sewer study
Department
building permit
to evaluate before and after conditions of the
for either hotel
project on the City's existing sewer system (both
lateral and main lines). This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Public
Works Services Department and the County
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as
appropriate.
UTL -2 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit
City Planning,
Twice during
Prior to
City shall verify
Withhold
for either hotel, the developer shall make a fair
Building, and,
Phase 1
issuance of an
developer has made
Occupancy
share contribution to the City to help fund
Public Works
occupancy
the indicated fair share
Permit
upgrading of the existing sewer in West
Services
permit for
contribution
Huntington Drive included in the City's 2014 -15
Department
either hotel
Capital Improvement Project Plan budget, based
on the results of the sewer study outlined in
Mitigation Measure UTL -1. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer and/or the City Public Works Services
Department as appropriate.
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MITIGATION MONITORING
AND REPORTING PROGRAM
Responsible
Verified Sanctions for.
Mitigation Measure No.
for Monitoring
Timing of
Method of
Date/ Non-
Action
Monitoring Frequency
Verification
Verification
Initials Compliance
UTL -3 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit
City Public Twice during I
Prior to
City shall verify
Withhold
for either hotel, the developer shall also make a
Works Services Phase 1
issuance of an
developer has made
Occupancy
fair share contribution to the County Sanitation
Department
occupancy
the indicated fair share
Permit
Districts of Los Angeles County for any trunk line
permit for
contribution
improvements required to serve the project based
either hotel
on the results of the sewer study outlined in UTL -
1. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Public Works Services
Department in consultation with the County
Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as
appropriate.
UTL -4 Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit
City Public
Twice during
Prior to
City shall verify
Withhold
for either hotel, the developer shall make a fair
Works Services
Phase 1
issuance of an
developer has made
Occupancy
share contribution to fund project - related portions
Department
occupancy
the indicated fair share
Permit
of any improvements needed to provide adequate
permit for
contribution
electrical service to the project. This measure
either hotel
shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the
City Public Works Services Department in
consultation with Southern California Edison.
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GENE FONG
A55500 C'M1I A TMESS
TITLE, I
SEABISC UIT
PACIFICA
RESIDENCE INN
FAIRFIELD INN
& SUITES
AND HOTEL
CONDOMINIUM
13D HUNTINGTON DR.
ARCADIA, CA 91007
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DYNASTY COACHWORK
INTERNATIONAL /
SEARISCUIT PACIFICA. LOC.
HOTEL MANAGEMENT
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MANAGEMENT
SIEET TITLE
TITLE
SHEET
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JOB NUMBER
1330
IEET NUMBER
A -0.0
1-11ILL 2111, MINE L- E-1-1
PROJECT SUMMARY
SEABISCUIT PACIFICA
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA
THE PROPOSED WORK IS THE TWO PHASE
REDEVELOPMENT OF THE SANTA ANITA INN IN ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA.
SPECIFIC PLAN SUBMITTAL
THE FIRST PHASE IN THE NORTHERN HALF OF THE
PROPERTY WILL BE THE CONSTRUCTION OF DUAL
BRANDED HOTEL BY MARRIOTT AND THE SECOND PHASE
OF THE CONSTRUCTION WILL BE A 50 UNIT HOTEL
CONDOMINIUM ON THE WESTERN PORTION OF THE SITE.
BUILDING AREA
PHASE I
'
EXISTING SANTA ANITA INN
ROOMS: 63
PARKING: 85
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DUAL HOTELS 142.320 SF
ROOMS: 210
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PARKING: 198
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PHASE II
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HOTEL CONDOMINIUM 115.269 SF
UNITS: 50
TOTAL BUILDING AREA: 257,589 SF
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TOTAL SITE AREA: 249,599 SF
FLOOR AREA RATIO: 1.03
TOTAL PARKING: 352
CODE AND PLANNING INFO
APPLICABLE BUILDING CODES
LIST OF PROFESSIONALS
SHEET INDEX
A -0.0 TITLE SHEET
PARCEL ADDRESS: 130 WEST HUNTINGTON
BUILDING:
CLIENT:
A -0.1 SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
DRIVE, ARCADIA 91007
2013 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
CONTINENTAL ASSETS MANAGEN4ENT
A -0.1a SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
130 (NEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE, ARCADIA 91007
A -0.2 VICINITY MAP
PARCEL AIN NO.: 5775- 024.014
ELECTRIC:
A -0.3 SITE MAP
2013 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
ARCHITECT:
A -0.4 SITE SURVEY
EXISTING USE: R -1 HOTEL
GENE FONG ASSOCIATES
A -0.5 EXISTING SITE PLAN
MECHANICAL:
1130 WESTWOOD BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
A -1.0 SITE PLAN
PROPOSED USE: R -1 HOTEL, AND R -2
2013 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CNIC)
A -1.Oa FIRE TRUCK ACCESS ROUTE
RESIDENTIAL TOWER
SURVEYOR:
A -1.1 SITE PLAN PHASE I
PLUMBING:
TRITECH ASSOCIATES INC.
A -1.2 SITE PLAN PHASE II
2013 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
SUBDIVISION SURVEY ENGINEERING DESIGN
A -2.1 HOTEL GROUND FLOOR PLAN
135 NORTH SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD.
A -2.2 HOTEL 2ND FLOOR PLAN
ACCESSIBILITY:
SAN GABRIEL, CA 91775
A -2.3 HOTEL 3RD AND 4TH FLOOR PLAN
MORE STRINGENT OF CALIFORNIA BUILDING
A -2.4 HOTEL 5TH AND 6TH FLOOR PLAN
CODE OR APPLICABLE FEDERAL LAW
CIVIL:
A -2.4a HOTEL ROOF PLAN
TRITECH ASSOCIATES INC.
A -2.5 HOTEL ROOM TYPE
ENERGY:
SUBDIVISION SURVEY ENGINEERING DESIGN
A -2.6 HOTEL ROOM TYPE
2013 CALIFORNIA TITLE 24 - CALIFORNIA ENERGY
135 NORTH SAN GABRIEL BOULEVARD,
A -2.7 HOTEL ELEVATIONS
CODE
SAN GABRIEL. CA 91775
A -2.7a HOTEL ELEVATIONS
A -2.8 HOTEL SECTIONS
FIRE PREVENTION:
LANDSCAPE:
A -3.0 HOTEL CONDOMINIUM GROUND FLOOR PLAN
2013 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CFC) AND LOCAL
WILSON ASSOCIATES
A -3.1 HOTEL CONDOMINIUM FLOOR PLANS
ORDINANCE
11262 NIARMINGTON ST., RIVERSIDE, CA 92503
A -3.2 HOTEL CONDOMINIUM TOWNHOUSE UNIT PLANS
A -3.3 HOTEL CONDOMINIUM TYPICAL UNIT PLANS
ENVIRONMENTAL:
A -3.4 HOTEL CONDOMINIUM ELEVATIONS
LSA ASSOCIATES, INC.
A -3.5 HOTEL CONDOMINIUM SECTIONS
1500 IOWA AVENUE. SUITE 200
A -4.0 PROJECT SUMMARY
RIVERSIDE, CA 92507
A -4.1 PHASE I VIEWS
A -5.0 VIEWS
A -5.1 VIEWS
A -6.0 HOTEL COLOR AND MATERIAL BOARD
A -6.1 HOTEL CONDO COLOR AND MATERIAL BOARD
L -1.0 SCHEMATIC LANDSCAPE PLAN PHASE I
L -1.1 SCHEMATIC LANDSCAPE PLAN PHASE 11
GENE FONG
A55500 C'M1I A TMESS
TITLE, I
SEABISC UIT
PACIFICA
RESIDENCE INN
FAIRFIELD INN
& SUITES
AND HOTEL
CONDOMINIUM
13D HUNTINGTON DR.
ARCADIA, CA 91007
awNE
DYNASTY COACHWORK
INTERNATIONAL /
SEARISCUIT PACIFICA. LOC.
HOTEL MANAGEMENT
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MANAGEMENT
SIEET TITLE
TITLE
SHEET
on,E. 03/24/14
JOB NUMBER
1330
IEET NUMBER
A -0.0
1-11ILL 2111, MINE L- E-1-1
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan
130 W. Huntington Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007
SECTION 1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Purpose and Authority
A Specific Plan is a legislative tool that implements the General Plan by combining zoning
requirements and development regulations that are tailored to a specific property. A Specific Plan is
commonly used for a large site, a site where many individual properties have been assembled, or a
site that requires special attention in terms of land use or development characteristics. The Seabiscuit
Pacifica site requires special attention due to its limited size but unique location and ability to
economically support Santa Anita Park, the current downtown revitalization community district, and
the City of Arcadia (see Section 2 for site and project details). More specifically, it is the phasing of
the project into two phases that has raised questions, which the Specific Plan looks to address.
Phase 1 will consist of two new Marriott hotels and a portion of the existing Santa Anita Inc . Phase 2
will consist of removing the remaining Santa Anita Inn and developing the rest of the site into an 8-
story hotel condominium. Any questions about the phasing will be addressed in the specific plan as
well as how the planning, selling, and operating of the hotel condominium units will be done.
The purpose of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan is to define the range of permitted uses .
development regulations and design guidelines for the development of the project site
Implementation of the Specific Plan will accomplish the following objectives:
• Provide high quality development consistent with the City's General Plan and in conformance with
municipal standards, codes, and policies,
• Provide uses that will compliment and support the Santa Anita Park race track, other important
regional facilities in the City, and the adjacent Downtown area,
• Design the development to minimize the potential for environmental impacts,
• Augment the City's economic base by increasing tax- generating commercial uses within the City,
and
• Create employment generating opportunities for the citizens of the City and surrounding
communities.
1.2 Document Approval
The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan has been prepared pursuant to the provisions of the California
Government Code, Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 3, Article 8, and Sections 65450 through 65457. The
California Government Code authorizes jurisdictions to adopt Specific Plans by resolution as policy
documents or by ordinance as regulatory documents. This Specific Plan is being adopted by the
Arcadia City Council. The law allows preparation of Specific Plans as may be required for the
implementation of the General Plan and further allows for their review and adoption.
1.3 Relationship of the Specific Plan to the General Plan, Zoning, and Other Ordinances
Specific Plans must be consistent with the goals and policies of the adopted General Plans of local
jurisdictions (California Code Section 65454). The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan implements the
goals and policies of the City of Arcadia General Plan within the Specific Plan area The goals and
objectives found in the Land Use Element support the City's desire to continue to create a future in
which the economy and environment of the City is preserved and enhanced by new development.
Section 2.3 provides a specific analysis of the Specific Plan relative to the City General Plan land use
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and zoning designations. Appendix B, the General Plan Consistency Analysis, demonstrates how the
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Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan implements applicable goals and objectives of the City of Arcadia's
PRDJECI .
General Plan_ Various land use goals that support a viable economic future direction for the City
SEABISC UIT
This Specific Plan acts as a bridge between the General Plan and individual development proposals.
It combines development standards and guidelines into a single document that is tailored to meet the
PA CIFICA
development needs of this specific site. The City of Arcadia's General Plan indicates that a Specific
Plan is required for large parcels that may have development characteristics that are not addressed in
the City's General Plan or Zoning. While the Specific Plan site is not very large (5.73 acres), it does
represent a unique property in relation to the Santa Anita Park race track and so City staff has
supported preparation of a Specific Plan for the hotel project application by Seabiscuit Pacifica, LLC
on this site
RESIDENCE INN
FAIRFIELD INN
The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan is developed within the overall framework of the City's Zoning
& SUITES
Ordinance, but provides separate development standards and guidelines that are customized to the
AND HOTEL
Specific Plan site The City's zoning standards are utilized for certain aspects of development. such
CONDOMINIUM
as parking and landscaping, while the Specific Plan provides other standards that are tailored to the
unique location and opportunities of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan site. Future discretionary
PRIDJECT
approvals for this site will be subject to the review procedures, findings and provisions of the
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan and the City of Arcadia Zoning Ordinance. Related and /or
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subsequent approvals, such as Specific Plan amendments or architectural design review as deemed
ARCADIA. CA 91007
necessary by the Development Services Director or designee, must be consistent with both the
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guidelines of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan and the City's Zoning Ordinance. Where
development regulations in this Specific Plan differ from those established in the City's Code, the
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provisions of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan shall prevail. Where this Specific Plan is silent on a
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development regulation, the City of Arcadia' Code shall prevail.
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Section 2.3 and Appendix B provide a more detailed analysis of the Specific Plan's consistency with
Section
General Plan policies and objectives. Although the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica project is
consistent with the City's General Plan and zoning (see Section 2.3), a Specific Plan was prepared to
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address the following project characteristics. (a) development phasing, (b) the development
agreement, and (c) the overall appearance of all buildings within the project.
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Management
1.4 Relationship to the California Environmental Quality Act
CONTINENTAL ASSETS
Adoption or amendment of a Specific Plan constitutes a project under the California Environmental
MANAGEMENT
Quality Act (CECA)_ A Mitigated Negative Declaration (MIND) has been prepared in accordance with
the CECA Guidelines (CCR, Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 Section 15000-15387), and State CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15070 through 15075 in particular to analyze the environmental impacts of the
Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan. The MND establishes the existing, onsite environmental conditions
and evaluates the potential impacts of this Specific Plan. The MND references project design features
and includes various mitigation measures that will be implemented through either the Mitigation
Monitoring and Reporting Program or Conditions of Approval (refer to Appendix A).
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1.5 Required Entitlements
The discretionary actions to be considered by the City as part of the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica
SPECIFIC
Specific Plan include approval of the following.
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• Development Agreement
• Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan No. SP 14 -01 (Ordinance No 2314),
• General Plan Amendment No CPA 14 -01 and Amendment the General Plan Land Use Map (Cityrc.
Council Resolution No. 7013),
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• Zone Change No ZC 13 -02 (SP -SP) and Amendment to the Zoning Map (Ordinance No 2315)
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• Mitigated Negative Declaration in compliance with CEQA (City Council Resolution No. 7013),
• Conceptual Review of the overall project site plan and visual renderings,
• Design Review of the Site Plan and Building Elevations for Phase 1; and
• Design Review of the Site Plan and Building Elevations for Phase 2
Other non - discretionary actions anticipated to be taken by the City at the Staff level as part of the
proposed project include'
• Approval of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) to mitigate site runoff during
construction (i e.. over the short-term) and a Standard Urban Stormwater Management Plan
(SUSMP) to mitigate for post- construction runoff flows (i.e., over the long -term during project
occupancy and operation).
• Review of landscaping /irrigation plans-
. Certificate of Demolition
• Building permit. The comprehensive building permit includes building permit, plumbing,
mechanical, and electrical permits.
• Grading permit.
• Sewer connection permit.
Development of the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica project may require the following permits and /or
approvals from other responsible agencies.
A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permit from the Regional Water Quality
Control Board - Los Angeles Region to ensure that construction site drainage velocities are equal
to or less than the pre- construction conditions and downstream water quality is not harmed.
2.0 LAND USE PLAN
2.1 Location
The project site consists of one parcel of approximately 5 7 gross acres located just east of the
Santa Anita Park race track, just south of Huntington Drive, and just east of West Huntington Drive in
the City of Arcadia. The site is depicted on the United States Geological Survey (USGS) Mt. Wilson.
California 7.5- minute topographic quadrangle in Township 1 North. Range 11 West (no sections
indicated), with a latitude of 34' 8' 21.7" North and a longitude of 118° 2' 77' West. The parcel Is
bounded by Colorado Place /Huntington Drive to the north, the Arcadia City Hall complex to the south.
East Huntington Drive to the east, and West Huntington Drive to the west. The project location is
illustrated in Figures A -0.2 and A -0.3. The legal description is included in Appendix C. The project site
consists of Assessor's Parcel Number 577-502 -4014. The precise description of the parcel is included
as Appendix C.
2.2 Environmental Setting
The proposed project site gently slopes to the south at a gradient of 2 -4 percent with elevations
ranging from 473 feet above mean sea level (amsl) at the north corner sloping down to 466 feet amsl
at the south corner. Crane elevations are shown in Figure A -0.4. The site is fully developed with the
Santa Anita Inn hotel that has occupied this property since 1955. The site has several improved
access roads around its perimeter, including Colorado Place /Huntington Drive to the north, East
Huntington Drive to the east, and West Huntington Drive to the west.
The project site is in an urbanized area and is surrounded by developed uses. Directly west of the
project site are the Santa Anita Park race track, the Arboretum of Los Angeles County is further west,
and a regional mall, Westfield Mall Santa Anita. is to the west of the racetrack. North of the project
site are offices along Colorado Place and Huntington Drive, and a bank along Huntington Drive
North of these commercial and office uses are existing residential neighborhoods. A small bar called
the "100 to 1' is located at the northeast corner of the project site To the east of the project site is the
Arcadia County Park. South of the proposed site are the Civic Center Athletic Field Recreational Area
and the City Hall complex. An individual house used by the Salvation Army as a rehabilitation facility
is immediately south of the southwest corner of the site and farther southwest are the Methodist
Hospital, Quest Diagnostics Medical Lab, and Medical Library.
There are no surface drainage courses on the project site, but the East Branch Arcadia Wash Is
located approximately 227 feet west of the site and the Arcadia Wash is located approximately 2,000
feet west of the site. The previous Figure A -0.2 shows the location of the project site and surrounding
land uses.
2.3 General Plan Land Use and Zoning Constraints
According to the Arcadia General Plan, the project site is designated for commercial uses. The City's
General Plan Land Use Designation Map shows the land uses of the project site and the surrounding
properties, as shown on Table 2.A.
Table 2.A: General Plan Land Use and Zoning Designations
Area)[Hrection
Land Use Designations
Zoning Designations
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Commercial — Downtown Overlay
General Commercial (C -2) with
Downtown Overlay' and Special Height
Overlay (H -8)2
North of Project Site
Commercial - Downtown Overlay'
General Commercial (C -2) with
(downtown neighborhoods)
Downtown Overlay'
South of Project Site
Public /Institutional
Public Purpose (S -2)
(City Hall and Hospital)
East of Project Site
Open Space - Outdoor Recreation
Public Purpose (S -2)
(Arcadia County Park)
West of Project Site
Horse Racing
Special Uses (S-1 and R -1)
(Santa Anita Park)
Source. Arcadia General Plan Land Use Map, Hog le- Ireland 2010 and approved City Zoning Map, November 2010.
' .haws Floor Are. Rah. (FAR) up to 1 0
' H -8 allows building heights up to 95 feet a 8 stones
The City's General Plan says the following about the Commercial land use designation
The Commercial designation is intended for permit a wide range of commercial uses which
serve bath neighborhood and citywide markets. The designation allows a broad array of
commercial enterprises including restaurants, durable goods sales food stores, lodging,
professional offices, specialty shops, Indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, and
entertainment uses. Adjacent to Downtown. the Commercial designation is intended to
encourage small -scale office and neighborhood- serving commercial uses that complement
development in the Downtown Mixed Use areas. While the land use designation provides the
general parameters within which development must take place. the Zoning Code or other land
use regulatory document specifies the type and intensity of uses that will be permitted in a
given area In the Downtown area for example, where properties are designated Commercial,
land use regulations might specify that restaurants and cafes are permitted, but secondhand
stores are not The Zoning Code and other regulatory documents also indicate permitted
building height limits for specific properties.
Maximum FAR — 0.50 _.Higher intensity overlays are applied to portions of Downtown along
Santa Anita Avenue, Colorado Place, and Huntington Drive (1.0 FAR)...
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The description of "permitted" uses lists 'lodging' which typically includes hotels and other kinds of
short -term temporary, vacation, or seasonal residences_ The proposed hotel condominiums are
considered to be more like a type of lodging because many of them would be used as "time share' or
other types of temporary (short -term) or seasonal (limited) occupants, typically less than one year at a
time These units are intended for and will be marketed directly to race track - related guests and staff
as well as overseas investors. They are not intended to support a large number of full -time occupants
compared to standard residential -type units that would have permanent long -term City residents. The
pre - selected buyers of these units will have the intent to only make short seasonal stays and rent out
their unit for the majority of year as part of the hotel booking pool.
Section 9220.29 of the City's Municipal Code (zoning) defines "Hotel is a building in which there are
six or more guest rooms where lodging with or without meals is provided for compensation as the
more or less temporary abiding place of individuals and where no provision is made for cooking in
any individual room or suite." All of the hotel rooms meet this definition. Although the condominium
units will have kitchens, they are much closer to the definition of hotel units rather than standard
residential units for the reasons listed above. They will also be subject to TOT tax like a typical hotel.
Therefore the two hotels and the hotel condominiums in the Seabiscuit Pacifica project are
consistent with the allowable uses under the General Plan under the "commercial' land use
designation, therefore, the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan does not require a General Plan
Amendment.
The City's zoning map indicates the site is zoned General Commercial (C -2) which allows hotels with
a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Approval of the Specific Plan by the City Council would allow the
hotels and condominiums by right and eliminate the need for a CUP consistent with state law for
charter cities_
The City's General Plan and zoning map indicate the site has a'Downtown Overlay" that allows a
"Floor Area Ratio" (FAR) of up to 1.0. The total building area of the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan
indicates the project FAR is slightly over 1.n (see Table 2. B). However, approval of the Specific Plan
by the City Council will constitute acceptance by the City that the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica
Specific Plan is generally consistent with the General Plan, and that any modification to the building
development characteristics shown in this Specific Plan will require City Council approval of a
Specific Plan Amendment.
Finally, the City's zoning map indicates the site has a Height Overlay (H -8) which allows buildings up
to 95 feet in height or 8 stories, as shown below from the City's Municipal Code Section 9276.2.2:
8276.2.2. - HEIGHT LIMIT.
Any building or structure in Zone H may, by complying with the provisions of this Title, exceed the
height limitation applicable to the basic zone in which it is located, provided, however, that no
building or structure shall in any event exceed the height limit set forth in the following table_
Zone H4 - Four (4) stories or forty -five (45) feet,
Zone H5 - Five (5) stories or fifty -five (55) feet,
Zone HIS - Six (6) stories or sixty -five (65) feet.
Zone H7 - Seven (7) stories or seventy -five (75) feet,
Zone H8 - Eight (8) stories or ninety -five (95) feet_
The tallest building in the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica project is the hotel condo building at
approximately 95 feet with 8 stories of occupied space_ With the architectural roof projection, the hotel
condo building will stand 95 feet at its highest point. The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan will be
within requirements of the H -8 Height Overlay.
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2.4 Specific Plan Contents
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The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan includes the site plan floor plans, and elevations for the project
buildings, as well as the accompanying renderings and site information, and the Conditions of
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Approval. The Specific Plan also includes the planned building heights, setbacks from West
Huntington Drive, East Hungtington Drive, Colorado Place, and existing uses to the south. The site
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plan and associated Initial Study provide information on environmental conditions of the site and
potential environmental effects of the project, including traffic air quality, noise, drainage, utilities, and
municipal services. Once approved, the Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan will be shown on the City's
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The following graphical materials are hereby incorporated into the Specific Plan and presented at the
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A -3.0 Hotel Condominium Ground Floor Plan
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A -3.1 Hotel Condominium Floor Plan
A -3.2 Hotel Condominium Townhouse Unit Plan
A -3.3 Hotel Condominium Typical Unit Plans
A -3.4 Hotel Condominium Elevations
A -3.5 Hotel Condominium Sections
A -4.0 Project Summary
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L -1 3 Schematic Landscape Plan Phase I & II
Appendix A. Conditions of Approval and Mitigation Measures
Appendix B'. General Plan Consistency Analysis
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• `City of Arcadia General Plan. 'City of Arcadia. November 2010
• "Phase I Environmental Site Assessment.' Continental Assets Management. March 2003
• "Preliminary Geotechnical Assessment." Geotechnelogies, Inc. July 2013
• "City of Arcadia Zoning Map.'Hogle -I reland Inc. 2010
• `Santa Anita Inn Redevelopment Project' Kimley -Horn and Associates, Ina Original July
2013 and Updated November 2013
• Santa Anita Inn Redevelopment Project, Addendum to Traffic Impact Analysis." Kimley -Horn
and Associates, Inc. 2013
• `Noise Impact Analysis." LSA Associates. Inc August 2013
• "Air Quality Analysis." LSA Associates, Inc. August 2013
• The Primary Records forms (full sets -523A and 523B, and Location Map, etc).
• "Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration, For Two Medical Office Buildings, A
General Office Building and a Four -Level Parking Structure at 161 Colorado Place and 125
W, Huntington Drive.' Pacific Design Group. December 2012
• "Hydraulic & Hydrology Calculation -' Tritech Associates, Ina July 2013
2.5 Specific Plan Land Use Components
The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan is proposed in the City of Arcadia at the southwest corner of
Colorado Place and West Huntington Drive. The Specific Plan site occupies approximately 5.73 acres
and is located at 130 Huntington Drive. The Seabiscuit Pacifica project proposes to construct two
hotels, a Marriott Residence Inn and a Fairfield Inn and Suites and a hotel condominium tower and
supporting parking for the entire project. The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan proposes a total of
257.589 square feet of building, including 142,320 square feet of "dual" (connected) hotel space with
210 rooms In two buildings and 115,269 square feet of hotel condominiums with 50 total units. Figure
A -1.0 shows the proposed Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan land use plan and Table 2.8 summarizes
the proposed uses of the Specific Plan.
The project hotels are intended to support patrons, employees, and managers of the Santa Anita
Park race track on a regular basis, in addition to general guests to the City of Arcadia- The "dual"
nature of the hotels will allow for a wider range of accommodations for race track and city guests. The
hotel condominiums will also support this overall intent, but provide more long -term accommodations
for race track employees and managers due to the longer racing season that Santa Anita will enjoy
once the Hollywood Park race track is closed (scheduled for the end of 2013). These lodging - related
uses are consistent with the goals of the General Plan for general commercial uses located around
the Santa Anita Park race track. The dual hotels and the hotel condominiums are expected to
generate a need for 85 new employees at build out.
Table 2.13: Seabiscuit Pacifica S ecific Plan Land Uses
Rooms/ Flo or Area Building Area' Percent
Hotel - Related Land Use Spaces (square feet) (square feet) of Site
Phase I hotels
Residence Inn
1 121
93,895
22,745
1 9
Fairfield Inn and Suites
1 89
43,425
12,395
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Santa Anita Inn
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22,050
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Subtotal
1 273
164,370
46,165
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Hotel Condominiums 50 115,269 13,524
Subtotal 50 115,269 13,524 5
Parking
Surface Parking Phase I
293
a Floor Area Ratio= Building Area (in square feet]'. Site Area (249,598 square feet or 5.73 acres) per ALTA survey and
Dual Hotel Parking (end of Phase II )
227
4 A total of 77 surface parking spaces will constructed as pad of Phase ll. but 4 ofthese spaces will be dedicated for
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Underground Parking Phase II
52
22,122)
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owners /developers responsible for on -site and off -site improvements necessary to support
development of the project. The previous Table 2.B provides a summary of the various project uses
Phase II includes demolition of the remaining portion of the Santa Anita Inn and construction of the
hotel condominium tower, which will comprise 115,269 square feet and 50 total units. The hotel
condominium tower will have eight floors and include 9 townhouses, 36 condominium units. 5
penthouses, and subterranean parking. The hotel condominium tower will have a maximum height of
95'' -0 ", including the penthouse and architectural roof projection. The basement parking, which will be
constructed during Phase II for the condominiums, will contain 34,250 square feet and 52 garage SITEET T'TLE.
parking spaces and 92 surface parking spaces as shown in Table 2.D. The parking requirements are
two parking spaces for every unit and an additional one guest parking space for every two units. Each
until have one covered parking space in the garage and one surface parking space, and all the guest SPECIFIC
spaces will be located in the parking lot areas- Twelve (12) of the parking spaces in the garage will PLAN
be in tandem configuration rather than side by side (refer to the Parking Plan on page A -3.1), but
each set of tandem parking space shall be assigned to a single unit unless a 24-hour valet service or
equivalent measure is implemented. Any changes or alteration to the parking space assignment shall
be subject to review and approval by the Development Services Director or designee (refer to
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Total Rooms
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257,589
48,664
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Total Parking Sipsnpas
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` At Phase 2 completion, 85 existing surface parking spaces are deleted from Phase 1 surface parking -
a Floor Area Ratio= Building Area (in square feet]'. Site Area (249,598 square feet or 5.73 acres) per ALTA survey and
County Assessor's Parcel data
4 A total of 77 surface parking spaces will constructed as pad of Phase ll. but 4 ofthese spaces will be dedicated for
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The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan is a self- supporting commercial project with individual
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owners /developers responsible for on -site and off -site improvements necessary to support
development of the project. The previous Table 2.B provides a summary of the various project uses
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by phase. Development of the plan area will occur in two phases, generally as follows:
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Phase I will be completed by 2016 and will include a Residence Inn, a Fairfield Inn, an existing
portion of the Santa Anita Inn and surface parking. Phase II will consist of the hotel condominium
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tower, garage parking, and surface parking. Phase I includes constructing a total of 142,320 square
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hotels will contain a total of 210 rooms as outlined in Table 2.0 and include 63 additional rooms from
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the existing Santa Anita Inn. The Residence Inn will have six floors with a maximum height of
approximately 80 feet. The Fairfield Inn will have four floors with a maximum height of approximately
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Phase I surface parking will have 293 spaces for the dual hotels and Santa Anita Inn. During
construction of Phase I. a portion of the existing "Santa Anita Inn" hotel will remain in operation
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(approximately 63 of the 110 rooms) and is to be demolished with Phase II construction. Table 2.0
and Table 2.D show 273 rooms and 293 parking spaces (208 spaces for the two new hotels and 85
spaces for Santa Anita Inn) at the end of Phase I.
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Phase II includes demolition of the remaining portion of the Santa Anita Inn and construction of the
hotel condominium tower, which will comprise 115,269 square feet and 50 total units. The hotel
condominium tower will have eight floors and include 9 townhouses, 36 condominium units. 5
penthouses, and subterranean parking. The hotel condominium tower will have a maximum height of
95'' -0 ", including the penthouse and architectural roof projection. The basement parking, which will be
constructed during Phase II for the condominiums, will contain 34,250 square feet and 52 garage SITEET T'TLE.
parking spaces and 92 surface parking spaces as shown in Table 2.D. The parking requirements are
two parking spaces for every unit and an additional one guest parking space for every two units. Each
until have one covered parking space in the garage and one surface parking space, and all the guest SPECIFIC
spaces will be located in the parking lot areas- Twelve (12) of the parking spaces in the garage will PLAN
be in tandem configuration rather than side by side (refer to the Parking Plan on page A -3.1), but
each set of tandem parking space shall be assigned to a single unit unless a 24-hour valet service or
equivalent measure is implemented. Any changes or alteration to the parking space assignment shall
be subject to review and approval by the Development Services Director or designee (refer to
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Phase II parking will have 144 parking spaces in all, but 19 of the surfaces spaces will be dedicated
to hotel guest parking_ After Phase II completion a grand total of 352 parking spaces will be available
(remove 85 spaces from existing Santa Anita Inn hotel), which will yield a hotel parking ratio of 1.08.
The project must be done in two phases due to the industry's economic cycle. Since the economy
has been steadily climbing for the past two years, it indicates a peak market during the next five
years. This means Phase II could start within 3 -5 years of Phase I completion. Due to the volatility of
the economy, only an estimated timeline provided. The timeline is strictly contingent on the pre -sale
success of the hotel condominiums. At least 50% of the units must be sold in order to secure a loan
and for Phase II to move forward.
During Phase I construction, the Santa Anita Inn will be able to continue employing the same hotel
staff who have been dedicated to working there for many years. Loyalty to employees is taken very
seriously, particularly those whom have reciprocated the same devotion and could be at risk of losing
their job. The Santa Anita Inn equally values relationship with long -time hotel guests many of whom
enjoy some nostalgic familiarity with the Inn. This will also financially benefit the City with continued
tax revenue of about S120,000 per year
Table 2.C: Seabiscuit Pacifica Rooms /Units Summary
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immediately turning right or enter the parking area to the north by driving counter - clockwise around
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# of Rooms /Units
The project will prepare a sewer capacity study and provide a "fair share" contribution to help fund an
Residence Inn
121
Fairfield Inn & Suites
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An additional ten (10) feet is allowed for architectural features, chimneys, vents, equipment and other
Existing Santa Anita Inn (PHI Only)
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Total Phase I Rooms
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architecturally integrated with the adjacent structure in terms of materials, color, shape, and size.
Where individual equipment is provided, a continuous screen is desirable.
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to hotel guests and the remaining 125 will be for hotel condominium guests.
2.6 Access /Improvements /Screening
Primary access for the hotels will be at the merger of Colorado Place and West Huntington Drive.
Primary access to the hotel condominiums will be off of West Huntington Drive. The Seabiscuit
Pacifica Specific Plan will improve the fourth "leg" of this intersection to provide controlled access to
the main project driveway. A driveway off of East Huntington Drive will serve as a
secondary /emergency access point for both the hotels and condominiums.
Main entrance into the parking lot will feature a one way (counterclockwise) circular driveway that will
be one way. Cars entering the driveway will have to either enter the parking area to the south by
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immediately turning right or enter the parking area to the north by driving counter - clockwise around
the circle.
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The project will prepare a sewer capacity study and provide a "fair share" contribution to help fund an
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expansion project already included in the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) that will provide
adequate sewer capacity for this project.
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An additional ten (10) feet is allowed for architectural features, chimneys, vents, equipment and other
accessory rooftop structures on the two hotel buildings. Such appurtenances not fully incorporated as
architectural features shall be adequately screened by a wall. Any roof - mounted mechanical
equipment shall be appropriately screened from view. The method of screening shall be
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architecturally integrated with the adjacent structure in terms of materials, color, shape, and size.
Where individual equipment is provided, a continuous screen is desirable.
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A conceptual landscaping plan is included with the Specific Plan application and it will be phased as
well. The proposal is consistent with City requirements and the overall landscaping plan for the Santa
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2.8 Design Narrative
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1. Building Architecture
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Art Deco was a prominent style of architecture around the world during the twenties and
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thirties. The style has influence from the Modern Age industrialization period combined with
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inspiration from ancient cultures such as Greece, Egypt, Mayans, and Aztecs. Art Deco is
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The Art Deco design of the two hotels draws inspiration directly from the Santa Anita Park
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grandstand. Strong vertical and horizontal lines and forms create depth and distinctive
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planes. A repeated pattern of rectilinear forms enhance the verticality of the building and
creates a visual experience with flowing waterfall effects that are characteristic of the Art
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Deco style. The variation in horizontal setbacks creates a pattern of shadows against a varied
palette of colors and materials. Two vertical spires flanking the Residence Inn pay homage
to the racetrack. Bold shapes and rich colors project a sense of luxury and exuberance and
exterior spot lighting of the buildings will highlight the two hotels by creating a dramatic night
scene
The Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites are Marriott products and must adhere to their
design guidelines, which has its own requirements and restrictions. Designers are able to
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tailor their designs to many different specifications and styles, but still must hold true to
Marriott's prototype design. In comparison to their prototypes, the two Art Deco hotels are
much different and are unique to Arcadia. The interior will feature the newest generation of
Marriott hotel designs, which were only approved for use in the last year. Franchise also
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requires all hotels to be updated every five years so guests will have the latest design and
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experience. Marriott's designs have always experienced a lot of success as they are
constantly being honed and have always scored well in customer satisfaction
B. Hotel Condominium
The architectural design of the hotel condominiums is inspired by French Normandy
traditional architecture. Some of the attributes that lend to this style include pilasters, an
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placed cornices on the building. The building will also have varied forms and profiles with an
interesting skyline profile. The facade of the building is adorned with many different forms
such as cylindrical corners, and circular balconies with decorative wrought -iron railing. The
specific style of architecture was chosen because of its traditional and elegant appeal, which
would complement the race track and the surrounding community. However, the aesthetics
and architectural features, but not limited to color, materials, etc. can be modified as a
collaborative effort between the City and design team.
2. Fences & Walls
A. Hotels
Proposed walls would include a 5 -6' perimeter wall that would enclose the hotel pool area
and separate It from the entry turnaround to create privacy_ It will have stucco finish to match
the buildings_ There will be a low 30" garden wall adjacent to meeting rooms, which would
also be consistent in appearance with the adjacent architecture. The balance of the project
will have extensive landscaping.
B. Hotel Condominium
Proposed walls for the hotel condominiums include a 5 -6' perimeter wall around the pool area
to ensure guest privacy and child safety. It will have stucco finish to match the adjacent
building. The balance of the project will have extensive landscaping to accentuate the
surrounding architecture and mesh the two phases into one fluent design. No walls or fencing
will divide the phases as required.
C. Property Line
The western property line will include a new 6-0" high wall that will have stucco finish to
match the hotel condominium building.
3. Parking
Parking lot will be illuminated in a manner to provide enough safe visibility and not be a
disturbance to off -site traffic As part of Specific Plan conditional approval, parking lot lighting
study will be performed prior to issuance of building permit. Guest safety is a priority and on-
site security cameras will also be used to ensure this is achieved.
4. Phased Parking Lot
During construction of Phase I, a portion of the Santa Anita Inn is to remain –four buildings
with 63 rooms. There will be 85 parking spaces to accommodate guests and will be
accessible West Huntington Drive and East Huntington Drive. Once Phase I is completed, the
roams and parking spaces will be added to the two new hotels. Phase II will remove the
remaining Santa Anita Inn to make way for the hotel condominiums_ The following
summarizes the phasing of parking for the project.
Phase I –(Residence Inn, Fairfield, and a portion of Santa Anita Inn)
208 new spaces
85 existing from Santa Anita Inn
Total spaces After Phase 1 completion = 293
'Requirement is 1.2 parking -to -room ratio
Rooms = 210 +63 = 273
Parking= 208 +85 = 293
Phase 2 – Hotel Condo (50 Units)
Remove existing 85 spaces from Santa Anita Inn
92 new surface parking spaces
52 rev/ garage parking spaces
'Requirement is 2 parking spaces per unit plus 1 guest parking for every 2 units, so at least
125 spaces must be provided.
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Total spaces after Phase 2 completion = 352 spaces
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spaces will be dedicated to the two hotels parking.
5. Landscaping
There will be many new trees, shrubs, and ground covers that will be planted to enhance the
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aesthetics of the entire site. Unfortunately, many mature trees will need to be removed from
our site as a majority falls within the buildings' footprints. The windrow of redwoods along
East Huntington will be preserved. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase, the
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developer shall provide an assessment of existing trees on the areas to be developed. This
tree assessment shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and identify any existing
large bushes or trees that can be relocated or preserved as part of the new, development
RESIDENCE INN
project. The project landscaping plans shall attempt to preserve existing mature trees onsite
FAIRFIELD INN
to the extent feasible based on the tree assessment. This measure shall be implemented to
& SUITES
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Typical directional and room designation signage will be provided per code requirements.
RoJECT �araT�oN.
Exterior Marriott signage will also be installed on the exterior of the buildings. There will also
be two small monument signs for the two hotels located along West Huntington. The size,
height, and style shall be subject to review by staff through a Sign Design Review
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Application. Any new signage or replacement In the future shall be subject to a formal sign
design review. No amendment to the Specific Plan is required.
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Outdoor equipment, devices, and trash will be shown on the landscaping plan.
2.9 Approval and Implementation
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The Seabiscuit Pacifica Specific Plan is expected to be built out as outlined in the Specific Plan
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document and as shown on the attached plans (A -1.0 through A -5.5 and others outlined above),
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consistent with the General Plan, and that any modification to the building development
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characteristics shown in this Specific Plan (with the exception of minor modifications to the
landscaping plan) will require City Council approval of a Specific Plan Amendment.
2.10 Interpretation of the Specific Plan
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Director or designee. This authority extends to determining 'substantial conformance" with the
standards, regulations, and guidelines of the Specific Plan and all associated documents, and
EET TITLE .
includes:
1. Determinations regarding issues, conditions, or situations that arise that not addressed by the
Specific Plan.
SPECIFIC
2_ Approval of signs in compliance with the standards of the zoning designation
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3. Additions, deletions and changes to the Specific Plan exhibits or text that substantially
comply with the Specific Plan.
4. Adjustments to the site plan, building elevations, landscaping, parking, and all other
conceptual plans.
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shall be provided by publication in a newspaper of general circulation_ If necessary CEQA
review and /or analysis will be conducted to determine the impacts of the request. Determinations of
substantial conformance shall be made based on findings thatthe request_
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1. Substantially conformsto all applicable provision of the Specific Plan.
2. Will not adversely affect public health and safety.
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568 S.F.
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IPROJECT O CJECTDETYPESONN DUAL HOTEL
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ALLOWED FAR: 1249,599 SURRFACE PARKINGSANTA ANITA INN (PHASE I( BS
ROOM COUNT DETLIILED AREA BREAKDOWN
RESIDENCE INN (PHASE I)
Entry Vestibule
CIRCULATION
STAIR +
ELEVATOR
PUBLIC*
AREA
BACK OFHOUSE+
SERVICE +STORE
HOTEL
ROOMS
TYPES
KING
DEL QUEEN
KING
DBLQUEEN
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STUDIO
STUDIO
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ONE BEDRM
TWO BEDRM
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1
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(2) SECOND
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6
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(3) THIRD
9
6
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1
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(4) FOURTH
9
6
4
2
1
22
(5) FIFTH
9
6
4
2
1
22
(6) SIXTH
9
6
4
2
1
22
TOTAL
51
31
23
11
5
121
115,269
42%
26%
19%
9%
4%
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES (PHASE I(
TYPESI
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SUITE
SUITE
KEYS
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2
2
5
5
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(2) SECOND
2
2
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7
25
(3)THIRD
2
2
14
7
25
(4) FOURTH
2
2
14
7
25
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8
8 1
47
1 26 1
1
89
9%
9%
53%
29%
TOTAL KEYS
210
RESIDENCE INN (PHASE 1)
Entry Vestibule
CIRCULATION
STAIR +
ELEVATOR
PUBLIC*
AREA
BACK OFHOUSE+
SERVICE +STORE
HOTEL
ROOMS
TOTAL
GROSSSF
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2,225
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-
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22,745
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1,755
642
535
614
11,219
14,230
(3) THIRD
1,755
642
535
614
11,219
14,230
(4) FOURTH
1,755
642
535
614
11,219
14,230
(5) FIFTH
1,755
642
5,160
614
11,219
14,230
(6) SIXTH
1,755
642
614
11,219
14,230
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(8J PENTHOUSE
909
383
11,303
12,595
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6,592
3,064
4,590
101,025
115,269
RESIDENCE INN (PHASE 1)
Entry Vestibule
CIRCULATION
STAIR +
ELEVATOR
PUBLIC*
AREA
BACK OFHOUSE+
SERVICE +STORE
HOTEL
ROOMS
TOTAL
GROSSSF
(1) GROUND
2,225
642
8,715
4,480
6,683
22,745
(2) SECOND
1,755
642
535
614
11,219
14,230
(3) THIRD
1,755
642
535
614
11,219
14,230
(4) FOURTH
1,755
642
535
614
11,219
14,230
(5) FIFTH
1,755
642
5,160
614
11,219
14,230
(6) SIXTH
1,755
642
614
11,219
14,230
TOTAL
11,000
3,852
8,715
7,550
62,778
93,895
FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES (PHASE 1)
Entry Vestibule
CIRCULATION
STAIR
ELEVATOR
PUBLIC"
AREA
BACK OF HOUSE+
SERVICE +STORE
UNITS
TOTAL
GROSSSF
(1) GROUND
1,200
270
3,555
1,300
8,170
12,395
(2)SECOND
1,345
270
535
. FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES PUBLIC AREA
L6,070
12,010
(3)THIRD
1,345
270
535
Board room
13,795
12,010
(4)FOURTH
1,345
270
535
3,555
13,795
12,010
TOTAL
5,235
1,080
5,160
1,300
13,795
48,425
HOTEL CONDOMINIUM BUILDING (PHASE II)
Entry Vestibule
CIRCULATION
STAIR+
ELEVATOR
PUBLIC"
AREA
Meeting room
UNITS
TOTAL
GROSSSF
(1) GROUND
1,543
383
3,430
1,295
8,170
13,524
(2) SECOUND
690
383
1,160
. FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES PUBLIC AREA
12,577
14,810
(3) THIRD
690
383
65
Board room
13,795
14,868
(4) FOURTH
690
383
TOTAL
3,555
13,795
14,868
(5) FIFTH
690
383
13,795
14,868
(6) SIXTH
690
383
13,795
14,868
(7)SEVENTH
690
383
131795
14,858
(8J PENTHOUSE
909
383
11,303
12,595
TOTAL
6,592
3,064
4,590
101,025
115,269
TOTAL GROSS SF 1 257,589
PARKING INFORMATION PARKING (PHASE II) GROSSSF
PROVIDED E%ISTING BASEMENT GARAGE 22,122
SURFACE PARKING- PHASE TOTAL283 PARKING SPACES IN PHASE 198 85
GARAGE PARKING - PIHASE II 52 _
SURFACE PARKING - PWASEII 102 _
OTAL 1 352
• RESIDENCE INN PUBLIC AREA
Entry Vestibule
155
Lounge +front desk +breakfast +study
2,170
Meeting room
595
Exercise room
420
Guest Laundry
260
Pre Function
1,295
Meeting rooms
3,160
Restrooms
660
TOTAL
8,715
. FAIRFIELD INN AND SUITES PUBLIC AREA
Entry Vestibule
150
Lounge +front desk + breakfast
2,570
Market
65
Board room
300
Exercise
345
Restrooms
125
TOTAL
3,555
• HOTEL CONDOMINIUM BLDG PUBLIC AREA
Lounge
892
Office on Ground Floor
1Bfi0
Concierge
253
Multi Purpose Room
350
Restrooms
75
TOTAL FOR GROUND FLOOR
3,430
. Additional Office on Second Floor
1,160
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LIONDAMEAR AND JACARANDAS ARE TOPPED AND THE
A GHORISIA IS TOO LARGE TO MOVE.
PIGUA NITIDA AND DEODAR GEDAR ARE TOO A.LRGE TO MOVE
AND THE JACARANDAS ARE TOPPED.
PLATANU5, SALIx, BETULA AND LIOU IDAMBAR ARE TOPPED AND
THE PINES ARE TOO LARGE TO MOVE OR IN POOR HEALTH.
SEQUOIAS ARE BEAUTIFUL AND TOO LARGE TO MOVE.
E JAGARANDS ARE TOPPED, ER17HRINA5 ARE NICE BUT TOO
LARGE TO MOVE.
F EETULAS AND JACARANDAS TOPPED, PRUNUS POOR HEALTH,E
PINUS TOO LARGE TO MOVE, LIQUIDAMBRR AND PLATANU5
TOPPED, LAGERSTROEMIA AND AGER PALMATJM ARE TOO
CLOSE TO BUILDINGS TO SALVAGE.
Cj 3 SEQUOIAS THAT ARE TOO LARGE TO MOVE.
T'RAGHYGARPUS PALMS (6) NOT IN GREAT SHAPE, AREGASTRUM
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SALVAGE, SEQUOIAS AND ERYTHRINAS ARE NICE AND TOO
LARGE TO MOVE, PLATANU5 ARE TOPPED.
AGER TOO CLOSE TO THE BUILDING AND THE NASHINGTONIA
PALM IS TOO TALL AND CLOSE.
PINUS (3) TOO LARGE TO MOVE, AGER NOT SALVAGEABLE,
PLATANU5, LIQUIDAMBAR, AND JACARANDAS ARE TOPPED,
GHORISIA 15 TOO LARGE TO MOVE.
NA5HIN07ONIA PALMS (3) 60' TALL AND DIPPIGULT TO MOVE,
AREGAETRUM PALM IN POOR SHAPE.
PLATANU5, BETULA, ERYTHRINA AND ALDER TOPPED.
EUGALYPTUS, NAEHINGTONIA PALMS (S), GERATONIA AND
GINNAMOMUM ARE IN POOR SHAPE AND TOO LARGE TO MOVE,
PROTECT DEODAR STREET TREES.
SEQUOIAS ARE TOO CLOSE TO THE BUILDING TO SALVAGE,
EUCALIFTU3 IN POOR HEALTH, PLATANU5 13 TOPPED.
EUGALYPTUS IN POOR SHAPE, SEOUOIA TOO LARGE TG MOVE
AND OLIVE IS POOR SHAPE.
PLATANU5, LIOUIDAMBAR ARE TOPPED, HASHINGTONIA PALM
WITH MULTI -TRUNK TOO TALL TO MOVE.
PLATANU5 AND LIOUIDAMBAR ARE ALL TOPPED.
SEQUOIAS ARE TO BE PROTECTED IN PLACE
PLATANU5 AND LIGUIDAMBARS ARE TOPPED, ERYTHRINA 15 TOO
LARGE TO MOVE, BETULA AND LAGERSTROEMIA TOO CLOSE TO
BUILDING TO SALVAGE.
ALEIZZIA, PLATANU5 ARE TOPPED, JUNIPERUS TOO CLOSE TO
BUILDING, TiRAGHYGARPU3 PALMS (2) IN POOR SHAPE, PINUS
TOO LARGE TO MOVE.
PYRUS AND LAGERSTROEMIA TOO CLOSE TO BUILDING TO
SALVAGE
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ERYTHRINAS ARE TOO LARGE TO MOVE.
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APPENDIX A: CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. The remaining portion of Santa Anita Inn (buildings C -F) shall be demolished within three years
of the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for either of the two new hotels. In the event a
Development Agreement is approved by the City Council for the project the terms of the
Development Agreement on the retention of the Santa Anita Inn will supersede this condition.
2. The portion of Santa Anita Inn remaining following construction of Phase 1 shall be provided
with a new lobby area within the existing building(s). Any changes or alteration to the building
shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Services Director or designee.
3- Each set of tandem parking spaces shall be assigned to a single unit unless a 24 -hour valet
service or equivalent measure is implemented. Any changes or alteration to the parking space
assignment shall be subject to review and approval by the Development Services Director or
designee.
4. No architectural features, chimneys, vents, equipment, and other accessory rooftop structures
may be placed on top of the mansard roofs of the hotel condominium tower. The maximum
height of all elements is 95 feet.
5. A Tentative Tract Map must be filed with the City and approved prior to issuance of a building
permit for Phase 2 — the hotel condominium tower.
6. The Phase 2 component of the development will be a hotel use and may be a hotel
condominium tower. Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) shall be required to be remitted for the
Phase 2 component. The TOT requirement, as well as restrictions on how the units will be
managed, rented, and sold, shall be written into the Homeowners Association (HOA)
Covenants. Conditions, and Restrictions (CC &Rs) for each individual owner The individual
property owner will not be able to stay indefinitely without paying the TOT. The owners shall
rent their units by using the on -site management company. In no circumstances shall the units
be used for permanent residences. The site is not suitable for permanent residency, does not
possess facilities for such, and the City's General Plan does not allow residential uses at the
location. The draft HOA CC &Rs shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Attorney
prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for any of the hotel condominium units and the
CC &Rs shall notify prospective purchasers of the transient nature of the use and that they are
purchasing into a commercial hotel development and not a residential development. If a
Development Agreement is approved for this project, the terms of the Development Agreement
shall govern on this issue- The applicant/prcpeny owner shall pay to the City, and make an
advance deposit therefore with the City in an amount determined by the City, all fees and costs
incurred by the City pertaining to the City Attorney's review and approval of the HOA CC &R's.
Any funds remaining on deposit following such review and approval shall be returned to the
applicant/property owner
7. In accordance with the City's Transportation Impact Fee Program, the applicant shall pay its
development impact fees, which will mitigate the project's contribution to any cumulative
Impacts to the westbound 1-210 intersection at Santa Anita Avenue.
8. The design and construction of any and all traffic signals, signing, and striping modifications or
additions to accommodate the new entrance near the intersection of Huntington Drive and
Colorado Place shall be at the applicant's /property owner's expense.
9. Damaged sections of the existing curb and gutter on Huntington Drive shall be removed and
replaced per City of Arcadia Standards.
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10. The applicant /property owner shall provide a street dedication along westbound Huntington
Drive, to create a continuous 10' -0" parkway width.
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11. The applicant /property owner shall provide signage to clearly mark the monument roundabout
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as "One Way," and also provide signage to clearly mark the exits from the condominium hotel
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site onto westbound and eastbound Huntington Drive(s) as "Left Turn Cri
12. New sidewalk along eastbound Huntington Drive per City Standard shall be constructed at the
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applicant's /property owner's expense. The property owner and site superintendent shall
and employees of uses on the project site during special events and periods of high demand.
coordinate with City Engineer and Public Works Services Director for the protection and /or
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replacement ofexisting trees within the City's rights -of -way.
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13. The applicant /property owner shall prepare a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan
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(SUSMP) for the proposed development, as prescribed by Los Angeles Department of Public
recycling requirements, environmental regulation compliance, including National Pollution
Works SUSMP Manual
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14. Prior to issuance of a building permit for each phase of the project, a detailed landscaping and
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irrigation plan shall be prepared by the applicanVproperty owner for the project site The
proposed project shall comply with the requirements of the City's Water Efficient Landscaping
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15. No cell tower or other similar wireless communication facilities or electronic structure, antenna,
or equipment (other than HVAC or air control units) shall be installed on the roof or exterior of
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16- The applicant/property owner shall enter into and maintain at all times reciprocal parking
agreements with owners of property on which parking lot Is located within 2.000 feet of the
project site as measured from the property line, for purposes of providing parking for guests
and employees of uses on the project site during special events and periods of high demand.
Promptly upon demand by the City, from time to time the applicant /property owner shall provide
to the City evidence of all such agreements then in effect.
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17. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities; occupancy limits; building safety;
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fire prevention, detection and suppression, health code compliance, emergency access
egress, and equipment; water supply and facilities; sewer facilities; trash reduction and
recycling requirements, environmental regulation compliance, including National Pollution
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) measures; and parking and site design shall be
complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Community
Development Administrator. Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director. Compliance
with these requirements shall be determined by having fully detailed construction plans
submitted for plan check review and approval by the foregoing City officials and employees.
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18. The uses approved by these applications shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is
consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved, and shall be subject to periodic
inspections, after which the provisions of this approval may be adjusted after due notice to
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address any adverse impacts to the adjacent streets, rights -of -way, and /or the neighboring
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businesses, residents, or properties
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19. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval shall be grounds for
immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in the closing of the
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20. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officials.
26. Prior to the issuance of a building permit for each phase, the project developer shall require by
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officers employees, and agents from and against any claim, action or proceeding against the
contract specifications that contractors shall utilize power poles or clean -fuel generators for
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City of Arcadia, its officials officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul
electrical constructior equipment. Contract specifications shall be included in the proposed
any approval or conditional approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land
project construction documents, which shall be reviewed by the City.
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use decision, including but not limited to any approval or conditional approval of the City
Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action Is brought within the time period
27. Prior to issuance of a grading permit for each phase, the developer shall provide an
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provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this
assessment of existing trees on the areas to be developed. This tree assessment shall be
project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or
prepared by a qualified landscape architect and identify any existing large bushes or trees that
proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in
can be relocated or preserved as part of the new development project. The project landscaping
the defense of the matter_ The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own
plans shall attempt to preserve existing mature trees onsite to the extent feasible, based an the
attorney to represent the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the
tree assessment. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning
matter.
Division.
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21. Approval of GPA 14 -01, SP 13 -02. and ZC 14 -01 shall not be of effect unless on or before 30
28. During project construction in either phase, the existing redwood trees along the east side of
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calendar days after City Council adopts the Resolution and Ordinance, the property
the property shall be protected by being taped or roped off with appropriate signage so
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owner /applicant has executed and filed with the Community Development Administrator an
construction equipment will not accidentally come in contact with and damage or destroy any
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Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness
trees The trees shall be sprayed with water at the end of each day when substantial amounts
and acceptance of these conditions of approval
of dust are generated (e.g, during grading or demolition) to minimize damage from dust
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deposition. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Planning Division.
Mitigation Measures as Conditions of Approval
29. Construction in either phase should not occur during the local nesting season (estimated
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The following conditions are found in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MAARP).
February 1 to July 15). If any construction occurs during the nesting season, a nesting bird
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They are recorded here to facilitate review and implementation. More information on the timing and
survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist prior to the issuance of a grading permit or
responsible parties for these mitigation measures is detailed in the MMRP
removal of any large trees on the existing hotel property. If the biologist determines that nesting
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birds are present, an area of 1 D feet shall be marked off around the nest and no construction
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22. Prior to issuance of a building permit the applicant shall demonstrate that all project windows
activity can occur in that area during nesting activities. Grading and /or construction may resume
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are glazed or otherwise treated to minimize glare on surrounding roads and properties, to the
in this area when a qualified biologist has determined the nest is no longer occupied and all
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satisfaction of the Development Services Director or designee.
juveniles have fledged. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Planning Services.
23. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the general contractor for the project shall prepare and
file a Dust Control Plan with the City that complies with SCQAMD Rule 403 and requires the
30. Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings on the site, the completed DPR 523A and 5238
following during excavation and construction as appropriate:
forms and a cover memorandum shall be submitted to the City for filing to offoially document the
historical assessment for the Santa Anita Inn. This measure shall be Implemented to the satisfaction of
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•Apply nontoxic chemical soil stabilizers according to manufacturers' specifications to all
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inactive construction areas (previously graded areas Inactive for 10 days or more).
31. Whilethere is no known historical significance as that term is defined under CEQA, the applicant
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• Water active sites at least twice daily (locations where grading is to occur will be
has proposed to install a plaque indicating the location of the former Santa Anita Inn and its place in
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thoroughly watered prior to earthmoving).
the histdry of the City of Arcadia. The size, construction, and location of this plaque shall be up to the
discretion of the City Manager . in consultation with the Planning Services, as well as other historical
• Cover all trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials, or maintain at least 2
facts about the site as reasonably recommended bythe Arcadia Historical Society or the City, and as
feet of freeboard (vertical space between the top of the load and top of the trailer) in
reasonably determined by the City.
accordance with the requirements of California Vehicle Code (CVC) Section 23114_
32. If cultural artifacts are discovered during project grading, work shall be halted in that area until a
• Pave construction access roads at least 100 feet onto the site from the main road.
qualified historian or archaeologist can be retained by the developer to assess the significance
of the find. The project cultural monitor shall observe the remaining earthmovirg activities at the
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• Control traffic speeds within the property to 15 mph or less.
project site consistent with Public Resources Code Section 21083.2(b), (c), and (d). The
24. Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the project developer shall require by contract
monitor shall be equipped to record and salvage cultural resources that may be unearthed
specifications that contractors shall utilize California Air Resources Board (CARB) Tier II
during grading activities_ The monitor shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert grading
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Certified equipment or better during the rough /mass grading phase for rubber -tired dozers and
equipment to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources_
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scrapers. Contract specifications shall be included in the proposed project construction
33. If any resources of a prehistoric or Native American origin are discovered, the appropriate
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documents, which shall be reviewed by the City.
Native American tribal representative will be contacted and invited to observe the monitoring
25. Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for each phase the project developer shall require
program for the duration of the grading phase at tribal expense. Any Native American
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by contract specifications that contractors shall place construction equipment staging areas at least
resources shall be evaluated In accordance with the CEQA, Guidelines and either reburied at
200 feet away from sensitive receptors. Contract specifications shall be Included In the project
the project site or curated at an accredited facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once
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grading activities have ceased or the cultural monitor determines that monitoring is no longer
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necessary, such activities shall be discontinued. This measure shall be implemented to the
satisfaction of the City Planning Services.
34_ If paleontological resources (fossils) are discovered during project grading, work will be halted
in that area until a qualified paleontologist can be retained to assess the significance of the find.
The project paleontologist shall monitor remaining earthmoving activities at the project site and
shall be equipped to record and salvage fossil resources that may be unearthed during grading
activities. The paleontologist shall be empowered to temporarily halt or divert grading
equipment to allow recording and removal of the unearthed resources. Any fossils found shall
be evaluated in accordance with the CEQA Guidelines and offered for curation at an accredited
facility approved by the City of Arcadia. Once grading activities have ceased or the
paleontologist determines that monitoring is no longer necessary, monitoring activities shall be
discontinued. This measure may be combined with CUL -3 at the discretion of the City Planning
Services.
35. In the event of an accidental discovery or recognition of any human remains, California State
Health and Safety Code § 7050.5 dictates that no further disturbance shall occur until the
County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to
CEQA regulations and PRC § 5097.98. If human remains are found. the LA County Coroner's
office shall be contacted to determine If the remains are recent or of Native American
signficance. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall include a note to this
effect on the grading plans for the project.
36. To ensure reductions below the expected "Business As Usual' (BAU) scenario, the project will
implement a variety of measures that will reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. To the
extent feasible, and to the satisfaction of the City of Arcadia (City), the following measures will
be incorporated into the design and construction of the SP -SP project prior to the issuance of
building permits.
Construction and Building Materials
• Recycleireuse at least 50 percent of the demolished and /or grubbed construction
materials (including, but not limited to, soil, vegetation, concrete, lumber, metal, and
cardboard).
• Use "Green Building Materials," such as those materials that are resource- efficient and
are recycled and manufactured in an environmentally friendly way, for at least 10
percent of the project.
Energy Efficiency Measures
• Design all project buildings to exceed the 2013 California Building Code's (CBC) Title
24 energy standard by 10 percent, including, but not limited to, any combination of the
following:
• Design buildings to accommodate future solar installations as appropriate.
• Limit air leakage through the structure or within the heating and cooling distribution
system to minimize energy consumption.
• Incorporate ENERGY STAR or better rated windows, space heating and cooling
equipment, light fixtures, appliances, or other applicable electrical equipment.
• Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems. Use daylight as an integral part of
the lighting systems in buildings.
• Install light- colored roofs and pavement materials where possible.
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• Install energy- efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances and equipment, and
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• Install solar lights or light- emitting diodes (LEDs) for outdoor lighting or outdoor lighting
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that meets the 2013 California Building and Energy Code.
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Water Conservation and Efficiency Measures
Devise a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project and its location
consistent with the City's Water Efficiency Landscape Ordinance (WELO). The strategy may
include the following, plus other innovative measures that may be appropriate:
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• Create water - efficient landscapes within the development.
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• Install water - efficient irrigation systems and devices, such as soil moisture -based irrigation
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controls.
• Design buildings to be water - efficient. Install water - efficient fixtures and appliances,
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• Restrict watering methods (e.g., prohibit systems that apply water to non - vegetated
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surfaces) and control runoff
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To facilitate and encourage recycling to reduce landfill- associated emissions among others,
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the project will provide trash enclosures that Include additional enclosed area(s) for collection of
recyclable materials. The recycling collection area(s) will be located within, near, or adjacent to
each trash and rubbish disposal area. The recycling collection area will be a minimum of 50
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percent of the area provided for the trash/rubbish enclosure(s) or as approved by the City's
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Public Works Services Department. Provide employee education on waste reduction and
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available recycling services.
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To facilitate and encourage non - motorized transportation, bicycle racks shall be provided in
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convenient locations to facilitate bicycle access to the project area The bicycle racks shall be
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shown on project landscaping and Improvement plans submitted for Planning Services
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approval and shall be installed in accordance with those plans.
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Provide pedestrian walkways and connectivity throughout the project.
Fund or participate in some type of shuttle service for hotel guests to access the City's
downtown Gold Line Station.
37. Prior to demolition of any existing hotel buildings or associated structures, a qualified contractor
shall be retained to survey structures proposed for demolition to determine if asbestos -
containing materials (ACMs) and /or lead -based paint (LDP) are present. If ACMs and /or LDP
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are present, prior to commencement of general demolition these materials shall be removed
and transported to an appropriate landfill by a licensed contractor. This measure shall be
implemented to the satisfaction of the City Building Services including written documentation of
the disposal of any ACMs or LBP in conformance with all applicable regulations.
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38. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall file a Notice of Intent (NOI) with the
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Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board to be covered under the National Pollutant
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Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Construction Permit for discharge of storm
water associated with construction activities. The project developer shall submit to the City the
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Waste Discharge Identification Number Issued by the State Water Quality Control Board
(SWQCB) as proof that the project's NOI is to be covered by the General Construction Permit
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39. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the developer shall submit to the Los Angeles Regional
Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB) and receive approval for a project- specific Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP shall include a surface water control plan and
erosion control plan citing specific measures to control on -site and off-site erosion during the
entire grading and construction period. In addition, the SWPPP shall emphasize structural and
nonstructural best management practices (BMPs) to control sediment and non - visible
discharges from the site. BMPs to be implemented may include (but shall not be limited to) the
following
• Potential sediment discharges from the site may be controlled by the following sandbags .
silt fences straw wattles fiber rolls, a temporary debris basin (if deemed necessary), and
other discharge control devices_ The construction and condition of the BMPs are to be
periodically inspected by the RWQCB during construction, and repairs would be made as
required.
• Area drains within the construction area must be provided with inlet protection. Minimum
standards are sandbag barriers, or two layers of sandbags with filter fabric over the grate,
properly designed standpipes, or other measures as appropriate.
• Materials that have the potential to contribute non - visible pollutants to stormwater must not
be placed in drainage ways and must be placed in temporary storage containment areas_
• All loose soil, silt, clay, sand, debris, and other earthen material shall be controlled to
eliminate discharge from the site. Temporary soil stabilization measures to be considered
include covering disturbed areas with mulch, temporary seeding, soil stabilizing binders,
fiber rolls or blankets, temporary vegetation and permanent seeding. Stockpiles shall be
surrounded by silt fences and covered with plastic tarps.
• Implement good housekeeping practices such as creating a waste collection area putting
lids on waste and material containers, and cleaning up spills immediately.
• The SWPPP shall include inspection forms for routine monitoring of the site during the
construction phase.
• Additional required BMPs and erosion control measures shall be documented in the
SWPPP.
• The SWPPP would be kept on site for the duration of project construction and shall be
available to the local Regional Water Quality Control Board for inspection at any time.
The developer and /or construction contractor shall be responsible for performing and
documenting the application of BMPs identified in the project- specific SWPPP. Regular
inspections shall be performed on sediment control measures called for in the SWPPP. Monthly
reports shall be maintained and available for City inspection. An inspection log shall be
maintained for the project and shall be available at the site for review by the City and the
Regional Water Quality Control Board as appropriate.
40. Prior to issuance of a grading permit a site - specific Standard Urban Stormwater Management
Plan (SUSMP) shall be submitted to the City Planning Division for review and approval. The
SUSMP shall specifically identify the long -term site design, source control, and treatment
control BMPs that shall be used on site to control pollutant runoff and to reduce impacts to
water quality to the maximum extent practicable_ At a minimum, the SUSMP shall identify and
the site developer shall implement the following site design, source control, and treatment
control BMPs as appropriate.
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Site Design BMPs
• Minimize urban runoff by maximizing permeable areas and minimizing Impermeable areas
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(recommended minimum 25 percent of site to be permeable).
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• Incorporate landscaped buffer areas between sidewalks and streets_
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• Maximize canopy interception and water conservation by planting native or drought - tolerant
trees and large shrubs wherever possible.
• Where soil conditions are suitable, use perforated pipe or gravel filtration pits for low flow
infiltration.
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• Construct onsite bonding areas or retention facilities to increase opportunities for infiltration
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consistent with vector control objectives.
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• Construct streets, sidewalks and parking lot aislestothe minimum widths necessary,
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provided that public safety and a walkable environment for pedestrians are not
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• Direct runoff from impervious areas to treatment control BMPssuchas
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Source control BMPs are implemented to eliminate the presence of pollutants through
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prevention. Such measures can be both non - structural and structural:
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Non - Structural Source Control BMPs
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• Education for property owners, tenants, occupants, and employees.
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• Activity restrictions.
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• Common area litter control.
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• Regular mechanical sweeping of private streets and parking lots.
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• Regular drainage facility inspection and maintenance.
Structural Source Control BMPs
• Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) stenciling and signage at stormdown drains_
• Properly design trash storage areas and any outdoor material storage areas.
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Treatment control BMPs supplement the pollution prevention and source control measures by treating
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the water to remove pollutants before it is released from the project site. The treatment control BMP
strategy for the project is to select Low Impact Development (LID) BMPs that promote infiltration and
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evapotranspiration, including the construction of infiltration basins, bioretention facilities, and
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extended detention basins_ Where infiltration BMPs are not appropriate, bioretention and /or
bictreatment BMPs (including extended detention basins, bioswales, and constructed wetlands) that
provide opportunity for evapotranspiration and incidental infiltration may be utilized. Harvest and use
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BMPs (e g., storage pods) may be used as a treatment control BMP to store runoff for later non-
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41. Prior to issuance of grading and building permits for each phase of the project the developer
shall prepare a Construction Noise Control Plan and will submit the plan to the City for review
and approval_ The plan shall include but will not be limited to the following.
• During all project site excavation and grading, contractors shall equip all construction
equipment, fixed or mobile with properly operating and maintained mufflers consistent with
manufacturers' standards.
• The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so that emitted
noise is directed away from the closest sensitive receptor to the project site (i.e., the
Salvation Army facility at the southwest corner of the site).
• The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the
greatest distance between construction - related noise sources and the closest noise -
sensitive receptor to the project site (i.e, the Salvation Army facility at the southwest corner
of the site) during all project construction.
• During all project site construction, the construction contractor shall limit all construction -
related activities that would result in high noise levels to between the hours of 7.00 a.m. to
7'.00 p.m. on weekdays and Saturdays. No construction shall be permitted on Sundays or
any of the holidays listed in AMC Section 4261.
• Prior to the start of Phase 2 grading, the developer shall install a wooden noise barrier along
the common boundary of the project and the Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest
corner of the project site This barrier shall be removed upon completion of Phase 2
construction.
42. Prior to the issuance of building permits for each phase, the developer shall demonstrate that
all buildings shall have air - conditioning to minimize noise impacts on hotel rooms along West
and East Huntington Drives.
43. Prior to the issuance of occupancy permits for the Phase 2 hotel condominium building, the
developer shall install a filled -cell concrete block wall along the common boundary with the
Salvation Army rehab facility at the southwest corner of the project site In lieu of the temporary
construction wall outlined in condition no 39, the developer may install this permanent wall
"early" (i.e, prior to issuance of occupancy permits for Phase 1) which would eliminate the need
for that portion of condition no. 39. .
44. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer shall be
responsible for installing an additional signal phase to accommodate northbound movements
exiting the shared hotel driveway and southbound movements entering the hotel driveway. The
developer will also change the number one lane to a shared through and left turn lane to
access the driveway for the hotels and modify the signal to account for the added phases and
lanes. These changes shall be made to the satisfaction of and in coordination with the City
traffic engineer.
45. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either of the hotels or the hotel condominiums, the
developer shall install bike racks and provide showers and locker rooms for employees who
wish to ride bicycles to work. Bike racks shall also be installed for project guests in appropriate
locations. An appropriate number of bike racks as determined by the City of Arcadia shall be
located near each building to serve the anticipated number of employees and guests. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
46. Prior to issuance of building permits for either Phase 1 or Phase 2, the project plans shall be
circulated to Foothill Transit (FT) and the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA) to determine if
there is a need for a bus stop on the south side of Colorado Place in front of the project site
(e.g., for either FT Route 187 or MTA routes 78, 79, or 378). If either agency determines a need
for such a stop, the developer shall install a bus stop to agency specifications prior to issuance
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of occupancy permits for the affected phase of development. This measure shall be
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implemented for each phase to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
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47. Prior to issuance of occupancy permits for either hotel in Phase 1, the developer shall
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demonstrate that the main hotel entrance for Phase 1 has a circular drive with signage to allow
only one way circulation (counter - clockwise) to provide adequate vehicle queuing lanes for
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exiting at the traffic signal. This measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
48. Prior to issuance of a building permit for either hotel, the developer shall retain a qualified
licensed civil engineer to conduct a sewer study to evaluate before and after conditions of the
project on the City's existing sewer system (both lateral and main lines). This measure shall be
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implemented to the satisfaction of the City Public Works Services Department and the County
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Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as appropriate.
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49. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit fur either hotel, the developer shall make a fair share
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contribution to the City to help fund upgrading of the existing sewer in West Huntington Drive
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included in the City's 2014 -15 Capital Improvement Project Plan budget, based on the results
of the sewer study outlined in Mitigation Measure UTL -1. This measure shall be implemented
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to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and /or the City Public Works Services Department as
appropriate.
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50. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall also make a fair
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share contribution to the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County for any trunk line
improvements required to serve the project based on the results of the sewer study. This
measure shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Public Works Services Department
in consultation with the County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County as appropriate.
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51 In accordance with the City Transportation Fee Program, the applicant shall pay its
development Impact fees which will mitigate any cumulative Impacts In the future at the
westbound 1 -201 intersection at Santa Anita Avenue.
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52. Prior to issuance of an occupancy permit for either hotel, the developer shall make a fair share
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contribution to fund project - related portions of any Improvements needed to provide adequate
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electrical service to the project. This measure shall be Implemented to the satisfaction of the
City Public Works Services Department in consultation with Southern California Edison.
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DATE. D3/24/14
PILASE
Jae NUMBEa -1330
APPENDIX C: TITLE REPORT AND ASSESSOR'S PARCEL MAP
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Force No. 140292 (10117 i)2) Cyder Number NC5158970 -SAl
ALTA Standard O-Ei Pdicy Page Numder: 1
Western Regond Exceptions
G A T G
A 5 5 0 C A T E S
1 0 C I
SEABISCUIT
Phone
PACIFICA
First American Title Insurance Company
National Commercial Services
40" in
502 N . Central Avenue, 8th Floor
Glendale, CA 91203
RESIDENCE INN
3une 06, 2005
FAIRFIELD INN
Escrow Officer:
& SUITES
Andrew S, Chang and Linda H, Chang
AND HOTEL
c/o Continental Asset Management
CONDOMINIUM
1000 So. Fremont, Suite 1212
Dynasty Coachwork Internaticudl, Inc.
Alhambra, CA 91803
aoaECT �araT�oN.
130 NUNTINGTON DR.
Title Officer:
Jeanie Quintal
NEa.
Phone
(800) 668 -4853 Ext. 5021
DYNASTY COACHWORK
INTERNATIONAL /
SEABISCUIT PACIFICA. U.C.
Policy Numhi
LO TEL MnNacEMA.
Escrow Officer:
Brian Serikaku
Phone:
(714) 800 -3000
conanencal Aesa�a
Buyer:
Dynasty Coachwork Internaticudl, Inc.
Manageme n]
CONTINENTAL ASSETS
MANAGEMENT
Property:
130 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Attached please find the following item(s):
A Policy of Title Insurance
Thank You for your confidence
and support. We at First American Title Company maintain the
SILLET TITLE
fundamental principle:
Custom er FirstI
SPECIFIC
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[Or3t American Titre-rns1e & Coapany
JOB NUMaEa -'330
Form No. 1-002.92 (10/17P2) Order Number NCSS-158970 -SAI
ALTA Standard Owner's Pdicy Page Number 2
We h rn Regona' Exceptions
Policy of Title Insurance
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ISSUED BY
r- rstAmerican Title Insurance Company
SLB]Ea TO THE EX al -SIOM W COVERAGE, THE ExCfPTiCNS HROM COVl CCNTNNED W SO DOLE B AND THE COYDITIONS PND
SIIPLLATICNS, FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY, a California corpora dory herein called lh=- Company, insures, as of Dated Pdicy
,h.—,. STed Ie A, against Ins or damage, rot - -dng the Amomt of Irsuance stated in Sd-di A, sratalned v ircvred by the I_ d by
realm d:
1. Title to the estate or interest described in schedule A being ve sted other than as stated therein:
2. Any del in odi-. enoLmbrarce on the title:
3. un-narketabili ty of the title;
4. LackoFa right cF-- toand From the land
The Company will also pay the msts, att xin i Fees and expenses inaarred in defense Fthe title, as irc vad, but only to [he A.n: pr—dad in the
Corditlms and 5tipuli ti.m.
First Arnerican Title Insurance Company
BY PHESli
nrEST � �(fL,- ��r`Ti sFCHLrnl3r
Fvst Arne ri Title7nsu- e CorWry y
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Farm 1 1402,92 (10/17192)
ALTA Standard Owner's Policy
Western Regional Exceptions
SCHEDULE A
Premium: $4,001.40
Order Number: NCS- 158970 -SAS
Page Number:3
Amount of Insurance: $5,265,000.00 Policy Number: NCS- 158970 -SAl
Date of Policy: May 31, 2005 at 8:00 A.M.
1. Name of insured:
Dynasty Coachwork International, Inc., a California corporation
2. The estate or interest in the land which is covered by this policy is:
A fee
3. Title to the estate or interest in the land is vested in:
Dynasty Coachwork International, Inc., a California corporation
4. The land referred to in this policy is described as follows:
Real property in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, described as
follows:
THAT PORTION OF LOT 5 OF TRACT NO. 949, IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS
ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 17 PAGE 13 OF MAPS, IN
THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
BEGINNING AT A POINT IN THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5, DISTANT THEREON
SOUTH 38° 33' WEST 163.93 FEET FROM THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LOT; THENCE
ALONG THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT, SOUTH 38° 33' WEST 671.58 FEET; THENCE
NORTH 51° 27' WEST 307.71 FEET, MORE OR LESS, TO THE MOST SOUTHERLY CORNER OF
THE LAND DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO HERBERT S. KAMIN, RECORDED ON JULY 3, 1936
INSTRUMENT NO. 435 IN BOOK 14205 PAGE 282 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, OF SAID COUNTY,
THENCE PARALLEL WITH THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LOT 5, NORTH 38° 33' EAST 60
FEET, TO THE MOST EASTERLY CORNER OF SAID LAND OF KAMIN, THENCE ALONG THE
NORTHEASTERLY LINE OF SAID LAND OF KAMIN, NORTH 51° 27' WEST 193.80 FEET, MORE OR
LESS TO THE SOUTHEASTERLY LINE OF HUNTINGTON DRIVE, AS DESCRIBED IN THE DEED TO
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, RECORDED IN BOOK 9396 PAGE 145, OFFICIAL RECORDS OF SAID
COUNTY; THENCE NORTHEASTERLY, SOUTH AND EAST ALONG SAID SOUTHEASTERLY AND
SOUTH LINES OF SAID HUNTINGTON DRIVE, TO A LINE WHICH BEARS NORTH 51° 27' WEST
PASSES THROUGH THE POINT OF BEGINNING, THENCE ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED LINE,
SOUTH 51° 27' EAST 125.49 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
APIA: 5775- 024 -014
First American Title Insurance Coory7any
GENEFONG
A 3 3 0 C I A T E S
SEABISCUIT
PACIFICA
RESIDENCE INN
FAIRFIELD INN
& SUITES
AND HOTEL
CONDOMINIUM
130 HUNIINGION DR. m.
DYNASTY COACHWORK
INTERNATIONAL /
SEABISCUIT PACIFICA, LLC.
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CONTINENTAL ASSETS
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SPECIFIC
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IEET UMBEP
Form No 1402.92 (10117192) Order Number: NCS- 158970 -SAl
Farm No. 1402,92 (10117192) Order Number: NCS- 158970 -SAl
ALTA Standard Osvner's Policy Page Number.4
ALTA Standard Owner's Policy Page Number:5
western Regional Exceptions
western Regional Exceptions
GENE F O N G
A 3 3 0 C I A T E S
and conditions therein contained, recorded July 8, 1999 as Instrument No. 99- 1244121, Official
Records.
PFDJECT
SEABISC UIT
SCHEDULE B
6. The terms and provisions contained in the document entitled "Agreement Regarding Application
for Land Use Approvals and Regarding Indemnification of City of Arcadia" recorded December 22,
EXCEPTIONS FROM COVERAGE
2004 as Instrument No. 04- 3311428 of Official Records.
PA CIFICA
This policy does not insure against loss or damage (and the Company will not pay costs, attorneys' fees
7. Rights of parties in possession.
or expenses) which arise by reason of:
8. A deed of trust to secure an indebtedness in the original principal amount of
PART ONE
$6,000,000.00 recorded June 01, 2005 as Document No.05- 1275682 of Official Records.
RESIDENCE INN
Dated: May 24, 2005
FAIRFIELD INN
SECTION ONE
Trustor: Dynasty Coachwork International, Inc., a California corporation
& SUITES
Trustee: Chicago Title Company, a California Corporation
AND HOTEL
1. Taxes or assessments which are not shown as existing liens by the records of any taxing
Beneficiary: Cathay Bank, a California Ranking Corp.
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authority that levies taxes or assessments on real property or by the public records.
R O�Em �OOAT�ON.
2. Any facts, rights, interests, or claims which are not shown by the public records but which could
9. The terms and provisions contained in the document entitled "Hazardous Substances Certificate
he ascertained by an inspection of said land or by making inquiry of persons in possession
and Indemnity Agreement" recorded June 01, 2005 as Instrument No. 05- 1275683 of Official
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thereof.
Records.
ARCADIA. CA 91007
Nee:
3. Easements, claims of easement or encumbrances which are not shown by the public records.
10. A financing statement recorded June 01, 2005 as Instrument No. 05- 1275684 of Official Records..
Debtor: Dynasty Coachwork International, Inc.
DYNASTY OACHWORK
INTERNATIONAL /
4. Discrepancies, conflicts in boundary lines, shortage in area, encroachments, or any other facts
Secured parry: Cathay Bank, a California Banking Corp.
SEABISCUIT PACIFICA. LLC.
which a correct survey would disclose, and which are not shown by public records.
OTEL MnNacEMENT.
5. Unpatented mining claims; reservations or exceptions in patents or in Acts authorizing the
11. A Deed of Trust to secure an original indebtedness of $1,000,000.00 recorded December 6,
issuance thereof; water rights, claims or title to water.
2004 as Instrument No. 04- 3143290 of Official Records.
HIN
6. Any lien, or right to a lien, for services, labor or material heretofore or hereafter furnished,
Dated: November 19, 2004
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imposed by law and not shown by the public records.
Trustor: Arcadia Land Corporation, a limited liability company
Mn",n"9P7..,,t
Trustee: Investors Title Company
SECTION TWO
Beneficiary: Grant Silver Development Limited
CONTINENTAL ASSETS
MANAGEMENT
Affects the fee
1. General and special taxes and assessments for the fiscal year 2005 -2006, a lien not yet due or
payable.
A document recorded June 01, 2005 as IlTStrumelTt No. 05- 1275685 of Official Records
provides that the above document was subordinated to the document recorded June 01,
2. The lien of supplemental taxes, if any, assessed pursuant to Chapter 3.5 commencing with
2005 as Instrument No. 05- 1275682 of Official Records.
Section 75 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code.
SILLET TITLE.
The map attached, if any, may or may not be a survey of the land depicted hereon. First American
3. Water rights, claims or title to water, whether or not shown by the public records.
expressly disclaims any liability for loss or damage which may result from reliance on this map except to
the extent coverage for such loss or damage is expressly provided by the terms and provisions of the title
SPECIFIC
4. An easement for electric lines and incidental purposes in the document recorded November 8,
insurance policy, if any, to which this map is attached.
1976 as Instrument No. 3286 of Official Records.
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5. A document entitled "An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Arcadia Amending the
Central Redevelopment Plant to Reauthorize the Power of Eminent Domain for the Period of
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January 1, 1999 to December 31, 2010, Excepting Therefrom Certain Designated Residential
Areas ", dated January 1, 1999 executed by City of Arcadia, subject to all the terms, provisions
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First American Title Insurance Corri
First American Title Insurance Coory7any
JOB NUMaEa -1330
Il]
Form No 1402.92 (10/17192) Order Number: NCS- 158970 -SAl
ALTA Standard Owner's Policy Page Number:6
Western Regional Exceptions
EXCLUSIONS FROM COVERAGE
The following matters are expressly excluded from the coverage of this policy and the Company will not pay loss .,damage, eta, attnmeys' fees or
expenses which arise by reason of:
1.(a) Any law, ordinance .,governmental regulation (including but not limited to building and zoning laws, ordinances, or regulations) restricting,
regulating, prohibiting or relating to
(i) the cocupancy, use, or enjoyment of the land
(ii) the charact=r, dimensions or location of any improvement now or hereafter erected on the land;
a separation in ownership or a change in the dimensions or area of the land or any parcel of which the land is or was a part; or
(iv) environmental protection, or the effect of any violation of these laws, ordinances or governmental regulations, except I the extent that a notice of
the enforcement thereof or a notice of a defect, lien or encumbrance resulting from a violation or alleged .iolation affecting the land has been recorded
in the public records at Data of Policy.
(b) Any governmenral poll« power not excluded by (a) above, except to the extent that a notice of the exercise thereof -a notice of a defect, lien or
2numbance resulting from a violation or alleged violation affecting the land has been recorded in the public records at Date of Policy,
Rights of eminent domain unless notice of the exercise thereof has been recorded in the public records at Date of Policy, but not excluding from
coverage any taking which has e—m d prior to Date of Policy which would be binding on the rights ofa purchaser for value without knowledge,
3. Defects, liens, encumbrances, adverse claims, or other matters:
(a) created, suffered, assumed or agreed to by the insured claimant;
(b) not known to the Company, not recorded In the public records at Date of Policy, but known to the insured claimant and not disclosed in writing to
the Company by the insured claimant prior to the date the insured claimant became an Insured under this policy;
(c) resulting in no loss or damage to the Insured claimanq
(d) attaching or created subsequent to Date of Policy; or
(e) resulting in lass or damage which would not have been sustained if the Insured claimant had paid value for the estate or Interest Insured by this
policy.
4. Any claim, which arises out of the transaction vesting In the Insured the estate or interest insured by this policy, by reason of the operation of
Federal bankruptcy , state insolvency, or similar creditors' rights laws, that is based on:
(i) the transaction creating the estate ar interest Insured by this policy being deemed a fraudulent conveyance or fraudulent transfer, or
(ii) the transaction creating the estate or interest insured by this policy being deemed a preferential transfer except where the preferential transfer
esults from the failure.
(a) to timely record the instrument of transfer; or
(h) of such re- rdatlan to impart notice to a purchaser For value or a judg —nt or lien creditor.
CONDITIONS AND STIPULATIONS
1. DEFINITION OF TERMS.
The following terms when used in this policy mean:
(a) "insured": the insured named in Schedule A, and, subject to any right or defenses the Company would have had against the named insured, those
who succeed to the interest of the named insured by operation of law as distinguished from purchase including, but not limited to, heirs, distribute,,,
devisees, survivors, personal representative,, neat of kin, or corporate or fdudary successors.
(b) "insured claimant a inure daiming lass or damage.
(c) "knowledge" or "known: actual knowledge, not constructive knowledge or notice which may be imputed to an insured by reason cf any public
ecords as defined in this policy or any othe rrecords which impart -nst b- notice of matters affecting the land.
(d) "land the land described or referred m in Schedule (A), and improvements affixed thereto which by law con btun real property. The tar, "land"
does not induda any property beyond the lines of the area described or referred n in Schedule (A), nor any night, title, int=erest, estate or easerrent in
abutting stu-N, .ads, avenues, alleys, lanes, ways or waterways, but nothing herein shall modes or limit the extent to which a Light of aces to and
from the land is insured by this policy.
(e) "mortgage": mortgage, deed of test, trust deed, or other security instrument.
(f) "public records ": records established under state statutes at Data of Policy for the purpose of imparting - nstructive notice of matters relating to real
property to purchasers for value and without knowledge. With respect to Section 1(a)(iv) of the Exclusions from Coverage, "public records" shall also
include environmental protection liens filed in the retards of the clerk of the United States district court for the dil in which the land is located,
(g) "- marketability of the title ": an alleged or apparent matter affecting the title m the land, not excluded or excepted from coverage, which would
entitle a purchaser of the estate or interest described in Schedule A m be released firm the obligation In purchase by virtue of a contractual condition
requiring the delivery of marketable title,
2.CONTINUATION OF INSURANCE AFTER CONVEYANCE OF TITLE.
Th e coverage of this policy shall continue in force as of Date of Policy In favor of an insured only so long as the insured retains an estate or interest in
the land, or holds an indebtedness secured by a purchase money mortgage given by a purchaser from the insured, or only so long as the insured shall
have liability by reason of covenants of warranty made by the insured in any transfer or conveyance of the estate or Interest. This policy shall not
nfnue In farce In favor of any purchaser from the Insured of either
(i) an estate or interest in the land, or
(ii) an indebtedness secured by a purchase money mortgage given to an insured.
3. NOTICE OF CLAIM TO BE GIVEN BY INSURED CLAIMANT.
The Insured shall noti fy the Company promptly in writing
(i) in case of any litigation as set forth in Section 4(a) below,
FirstAmerican Title Insurance Company
Farm No 1402.92 (10/17/92) Order Number: NCS- 158970 -SAl
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(ii) incase knowledge shall come to an insured hereunder of any claim of title or interest which is adverse re the title m the attain or interest, as
w.omwojriora
is ured, and which might cause lass or damage for whirr the Company may be liable by virtue of this policy, or
ne.se. .et.rn. a..
(iii) 't to the estate or interest, an insured, is rejected as unmarketable. IF prompt notice shall not be given to the Company, than as to the insured
nOJECT.
all liability of the Company shall terminate with regard to Ore matter or matters for which prompt notice is required; provided, however, that failure to
notify the Company shall in no case prejudice the rights of any insured under this policy unless the Company shall be prejudiced by the failure and than
only to the extent of the prejudice,
SE A B I S C UI T
4. DEFENSE AND PROSECUTION OF ACTIONS; DUTY OF INSURED CLAIMANT TO COOPERATE.
(a) Upon written request by the insured and subject to the options contained in Section 6 of these Conditions and Stipulations, the Company. at its own
PA CIEI CA
cast and without unreasonable delay, shall provide for the defense of an Insured In litigation in which any third parry asserts a claim adverse to the title
or interest as insured but only as to those stared causes of action alleging a defect, lien or encumbrance or other matter insured against by this policy.
The Company shall have the right m select counsel of its choice (subject to the right of the insured to object for reasonable cause) to represent the
insured as to those stared causes of action and shall not be liable for and will not pay the fees of any other counsel. The Company will not pay any
IMF
fees, costs or expenses incurred by an insured in the defense of those causes of action which allege matters not insured against by this policy.
(b) The Company shall have the right, at its own cost, to institute and prosecute any action or proceeding or to do any other act which in its opinion
may be necessary or desirable m establish t ,etitle tothe estate, or interest, asin r or topreven torr educe loss ordannitoaninsured The
RESIDENCE INN
Company may take any appropriate action under the n—of this policy, whether or notitshall be liable hereunder, and shall not thereby concede
liability or waive any provision of the policy. If the Company shall exercise Its rights under this paragraph, it shall do an diligently.
FAIRFIELD INN
(c) Whenever the Company shall have brought an action or interposed a defense as required or permitted by the provisions of this policy, the
$ SUITES
Company may pursue any litigation to final determination by a court of competent ludsdttion and expressly reserves the fight, in its sole discretion, b
appea from any adverse judgment ororder.
AND HOTEL
(d)l, all cases where this policy permits or requires the Company to prosecute or pmvde for the defense of any action or proceeding, the insured shall
CONDOMINIUM
re to the Company the right to so prosecute_ or provide defense in the action or proceeding, and all appeals therein, and permit the Company to
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at IN option, the name of the insured for this purpose. Whenever requested by the Company, the insured, at the Company's expense, shall give
PRIDJECT LION
the Company all reasonable aid (I) in any action or proceeding, securing evidence, obtaining witnesses, p.ssuting or defending the action or
proceeding, cr effecting settlement, and (ii) many other lawful act which in the opinion of the Company may be nece ssary - desirade to establish the
title to the estate or interest— insured, If the Company is prejudi -d by the failure of the insured to furnish the required -,ios, ion, the Company's
130 HUNTINGTON DR.
obligations ta the insured under the policy shall terminate, including any liability or obligation to defend, prosecute, or continue any litigation, with
ARCADIA. CA 91007
regard to the matter or mortars requiring such -operation.
-NE1
S. PROOF OF LOSS OR DAMAGE.
In addition m and after the notices required under Section 3 of there Conditions and Stipulations have been provided the Company, a proof of lass or
damage signed and sworn to by the insured claimant shall be furnished to the Company within 90 days after the insured claimant shall ascertain the
DYNASTY COACHWORK
Facts giving rite m the lass or damage. The proof of loss or damage shall describe the defect in, or lien or encumbrance on the title, or other matter
INTERNATIONAL /
insured against by this policy which constitutes the basis cf loss or damage and shall state, to the extent possible, the basis cf calculating the amount
SEABISCUIT PACIFICA. U.C.
of the lass or damage. If the Company is prejudiced by the failure of the insured claimant tc provide the required proof of loss or damage, the
LOTEL uANPEEmENT,
Company's obligations In the insured under the policy shall terminate, including any liability or obligation to defend, prosecute, or continue any
litigation, with regard to the matter or matters requiring such proof of loss or damage,
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In addition, the insured claimant may reasonably be required to submit re examination under oath by any authorized representative of the Company
and shall produce for examination, inspection and copying, at such reasonable times and daces as may be designated by any authorized representative
of the Company, all records, books, ledgers, checks, correspondence and memoranda, whether bearing a date before crafter Date of Policy, which
H Ito
sonably pertain to the loss or damage, Further, if requested by any authorized representative of the Company, the Insured claimant shall grant Its
Perm 'ssionr In writing, for any authonzed representative of the Company to examine, Inspect and copy all recordsr books, ledgers, checks,
Continental ASaels
connesponclence and memoranda in the custody or control ofa third party, which reasonably pertain In the loss or damage. Al'mformai designated
Na"nag exert
confidential by the insured claimant provided to the Company pursuant to this Section shall not be disclosed w others unless, in the reasonable
judgment of the Company, it is necessary in the administration of the claim. Failure of the Insured claimant to submit for examination under oath,
produce other reasonably requested information or grant permission to secure reasonably necessary information from third parties as required in this
CONTINENTAL ASSETS
CONTINENTAL AS
paragraph shall terminate any liability of the Company under this policy as to that claim.
MANAGEMENT
6. OPTIONS TO PAY OR OTHERWISE SETTLE CLAIMS; TERMINATION OF LIABILITY.
In case ofa daim under this policy, the Company shall have the following additional options:
(a) To Pay or Tender Payment of the Amount of Insurance.
To pay or tender payment of the amount of insurance under this poli ts
cy together with any casr attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the insured
claimant, which were authorized by the Company, up to the time of payment or tender of payment and which the Company Is obligated to pay.
Upon the exercise by the Company of this option, all liability and obligations to insured under this policy, other than to make the payment requiredr
shall terminate_, including any liability or obligation to defend, prosecute, or continue any litigation, and the policy shall be surrendered to the Company
for cancellation.
(b) To Pay or Otherwise Settle W th Parties Other than the Insured .,With the Insured Claimant.
SILLET TrTLE.
(i) to pay or otherwise settle with other parties for or m the name of an insured claimant any claim insured against under this policy, together with any
cosy, attorneys' fees and expenses incurred by the insured claimant which were authorized by the Company up to the time of payment and which the
Company is oblgated to pay; or
(tp to pay orotherwire settle with the Insured claimant the loss or damage provided for under this policy, together with am costs, attorneys' fees and
expenses incurred by the insured claimant which were authorized by the Company up to the time of payment and which the Company's obligated to
SPECIFIC
pay.
Upon the exercise by the Company of either of the options provided for in paragraphs (b) (i) or 00, the Company's obligations to the insured under this
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polity for the claimed lass or damage, other than the payments required m be made, shall terminate, 'including env liability or obligation to defend,
p.se-te or Conti nue any litigation.
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7. DETERMINATION, EXTENT OF LIABILITY AND COI NSURAN CE.
This policy's a contract of indemnity against actual monetary lass or damage sustained or incurred by the insured dsiri who has suffered loss or
damage by reason of matters insured against by this policy and only to the extent herein described.
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(a) The liability of the Company under this policy shall not exceed the least of,
(i) the Amount of Insurance slated in Schedule A; or.
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(il) the difference between the value of the insured estate or interest as Insured and the value of the Insured ascots or Interest subject to the defect,
ien or encumbrance insured against by this policy
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(b) In the event the Amount of Insuance stated in Schedule A at the Data of Policy is less than 80 percent of the value of the insured estate or
interest or the full consideration paid for the land, whichever is less, or if subsequent to the Date of Policy an improvement is erected on the land which
es Ore value of the insured estate or interest by at least 20 percent aver the Amount of Insuance stated in Schedule A, then this Policy is
subject to the fallowing,
(i) where no subsequent improvement has been made, as to any partial loss, the Company shall only pay the loss pro ata in the proportion that the
amount of insurance at Date of Policy bears to the total value of the insured estate or interest at Date of Policy; or (ii) where a subsequent
improvement has been made, as to any partial loss. the Company shall only pay the loss pro rata In the proportion that 120 percent of the Amount of
Insurance stated In Schedule A boors to the sum of the Amount of Insurance stated In Schedule A and the amount expended for the Improvement.
The provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to costs, attorneys' fees and expenses for which the Company Is liable under this policy, and shall only
pply to that portion of any lass which exceeds, in the aggregate, 10 percent of the Amount of Insurance stated in Schedule A.
(c) The Company will pay only those costs, attorneys' fees and expenses incurred in accordance with Section 4 of these Conditions and Stipulations,
8. APPORTIONMENT.
If the land described in Schedule (A)(C) co sists of two or more parcels which are not used as a single site, and a loss Is established off -fing are or
re of the parcels but not all the lass shall be computed and settled on a pro roe basis as If the amount of insurance under this policy was divided
pm rata as to the value on Date of Policy of each separate parcel m Me whole, exclusive of any improvements made made sub to Date of Policy,
He's a liability or value has otherwise been agreed upon as to ead, parcel by the Company and the insured at the time of the issusno, of this policy
and shown by an express statement or by an endorsement attached to this policy.
9. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.
(a) If the Company establishes the title, or removes the alleged defect, lien or encumbrance, or cures the lack of a right of access to or from the land,
res the claim of unme rketability of title, all as insured, in a reasonably diligent manner by any method, including litigation and the completion of
any appeals therefom, it shall have fully performed its obligations with respect to that matter and shall not be liable for any loss or damage used
thereby.
(b) In the event of any litigation, including litigation by the Company or with the Company, consent, the Company shall have no liability for loss or
damage until there has been a final determination by a court of— Ise-tiurisdict,o , and disposition stall appeals therefrom, adverse tc the title as
insured.
(c) The Company shall not be li r able fo loss or damage to any insured for liability voluntarily assumed by the insured in settling any claim or suit
without the p,i.rwntter, consort of the Company.
10. REDUCTION OF INSURANCE; REDUCTION OR TERMINATION OF LIABILITY.
All payments under this policy, except payments made for casts, attomeys' fees and expenses, shall reduce the amount of the insurance pro tart..
11. LIABILITY NONCUMULATIVE.
It's expressly understood that the amount of insurance under this policy shall be reduced by any amount the Company may pay under any policy
insuring a mortgage to which exception is taken in Schedule B or to which the insured has agreed, assumed, or taken subject, or which is hereafter
executed by an Insured and which Is a charge or lien on the estate or Interest described or referred do In Schedule A, and the amount so paid shall be
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eeed a payment under this policy to the Insured owner
12. PAYMENTOF LOSS.
(a) No payment shall be made without producing this policy for endorsement of the payment unless the policy has been last or destroyed, in which
case proof of loss or destruction shall be furnished to the satisfaction of the Company,
(b) When liability and the extent of loss or damage has been definitely fixed in accordance with these Conditions and Sti pulations, the loss or damage
shall be payable within 30 days thereafter.
13. SUBROGATION UPON PAYMENT OR SETTLEMENT.
(a) The Company's Right of Subrogation.
\Nhenever the Company shall have settled and paid a claim under this policy,r all right of subrogation shall vest in the Company unaffected by any act of
the Insured claimant.
The Company shall be subrogated to and be entitled to all rights and remedies which the Insured claimant would have had against any person or
property in respect to the claim had this policy not been issued. If requested by the Company, the insured claimant shall transfer to the Company all
rights and remedies against any person or property necessary in order to perfect this right.f subregation. The insured claimant shall permit the
Company to sue, compromise or settle in the name of the Insured claimant and to use the name of the insured claimant in any transaction or litigation
invoking these rights or remedies.
Ifs payment on account of a claim does not fully cover the lass of the insured claimant, the Company shall be sumog —c] m these nights and remedies
in the proportion which the Company's payment bears to the whole amount of the loss.
If loss should result from any act of the insured dairrantr as stated above, that act shall not void this policy, but the Company, in that event, shall be
required to pay only that part of any losses insured against by this policy which shall exceed the amount, if any, lost to the Company by reason of the
mpaimhent by the insured claimant of the Company's right of subrogation.
(b) The Company's Rights Against Non - insured Obligors.
The Company's right of subrogation against non- insured obligors shall exist and shall include, without limitation, the rights of the insured to
indemnities, guaranties, other policies of insurance or bonds, notwithstanding any terms or conditions contained in those inshuni which provide far
subrogation rights by reason of this policy.
14. ARBITRATION.
Unless prohibited by applicable law, either the Company or the,,,ured may demand .,bltation pmsoant to the Title Insuance Arb t,.b., Rules of the
American Arbitration Association. Arbitrable matters may include, but are not limited to, any controversy or claim between the Company and the
insured arising out of or relating to this policy, any service of the Company in correction with it issuance or the breach of a policy pmvision or other
obligation, All arbitrable matters when the Amount of Insurance is $1,000,000 or less shall be arbitrated at the option of either the Company or the
insured. All arbitrable matters when the Amount of Insurance is in excess of $1,000,000 shall be arbitrated only when agreed to by both the Company
and the insured. Arbitration pursuant to this policy and under the Rules in effect on the data the demand for arbitration is made or, at the option of the
insured the Rules in effect at Data of Policy shall be binding upon the parties. The award may induce attomeys' lees only if the laws of the state in
which the land is located permit a court to award attorneys' fees to a prevailing party. Judgment upon the award rendered by the Arbitrator(,) may be
entered in any court having jun,diction thereof,
The law of the situ, of the land shall apply to an arbitration under the Title Insurance Arbitration Rules,
A copy of the Rules may be obtained from the Company upon request
15. LIABILITY LIMITED TO THIS PO LILY; POLICY ENTIRE CONTRACT.
FlrstAmericdn Title Insurance Company
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West, Regional Exceptions
(a) This policy together with all erdarsements, if any, attached hereto by the Company is the entire policy and contract between the insured and the
Company, In interpreting any provision of this polity, this policy shall be construed as a uvhol,
(b) Any -aim of loss or damage, whether or not based on negligence, and which arises out of the status of the title to the estate or interest covered
hereby or by any action asserting such claim, shall be restnctei to this policy
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(c) No amendment of or endorsement to this policy can be made except by a writing end.aed henean or attached hereto signed by either the
President, a Vice President, the Secretary, an Assistant Secretary, or validating officer or authorized signatory of the Company.
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In the event any provision of the policy Is held invalid or unenforceable under applicable law, the policy shall be deemed not to include that provision
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and all other provisions shall remain in full force and effect
17. NOTICES, WHERE SENT.
All notices required to be given the Company and any statement in writing required to be furnished the Company shall Include the number of this policy
and shall be addressed to the Company at 1 First American Way, Santa Ana, California 92707, or to the office which issued this policy,
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