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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 18, 2007Af � CITY OF ARCADIA CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING OOj aalty eTH °e' TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 AGENDA 6:00 p.m. Location: City Council Chamber Conference Room, 240 W. Huntington Drive CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: Mickey Segal, Mayor /Agency Chair Robert Harbicht, Mayor Pro Tem /Agency Vice Chair Peter Amundson, Council /Agency Member Roger Chandler, Council /Agency Member John Wuo, Council /Agency Member CLOSED SESSION /STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) Any person wishing to address the City Council /Redevelopment Agency during the Public Comments period is asked to complete a 'Public Comments" card available in the Council Chamber Lobby. The completed form should be submitted to the City Clerk/Agency Secretary prior to the start of the Closed Session /Study Session. In order to conduct a timely meeting, there will be a five (5) minute time limit per person. All comments are to be directed to the City_ Counci[ /Redevelopment Agency and we ask that proper decorum be practiced during the meeting. State law prohibits the City Council /Redevelopment Agency from discussing topics or issues unless they appear on the posted Agenda. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Negotiators: William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. Employee Organization: Arcadia Police Officers' Association. 7:00 p.m., City Council Chamber RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION INVOCATION Douglas Rozsa, First Counselor of the California Arcadia Mission The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: Amundson, Chandler, Harbicht, Wuo and Segal REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY /AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION /STUDY SESSION ITEMS SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL PUBLIC HEARING All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning the proposed items of consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the City Council with respect to any Public Hearing item on this agenda, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections which you or someone else raised at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: a. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 06 -16 FOR THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE FACILITY INTO A BADMINTON CLUB, AND THE CORRESPONDING PARKING MODIFICATION, AT 12336 LOWER AZUSA ROAD. Recommended Action: Approve b. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007 -07 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 2006 -23 FOR A PROPOSED L.A. FITNESS HEALTH CLUB AND RELATED PARKING MODIFICATION AT 1325 S. BALDWIN AVENUE. Recommended Action: Approve PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) Any person wishing to address the City Council /Redevelopment Agency during the Public Comments period is asked to complete a "Public Comments" card available in the Council Chamber Lobby. The completed form should be submitted to the City Clerk/Agency Secretary prior to the start of the 7:00 p.m. Open Session. In order to conduct a timely meeting, there will be a five (5) minute time limit per person. All comments are to be directed to the City Council /Redevelopment Agency and we ask that proper decorum be practiced during the meeting. State law prohibits the City Council /Redevelopment Agency from discussing topics or issues unless they appear on the posted Agenda. 2. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS a. Appointment to Senior Citizen Commission (Friendship Club). Recommended Action: Make appointment to fill unexpired term. REPORTS FROM MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK 3. CONSENT CALENDAR All matters listed under the Consent Calendar are considered to be routine and all will be enacted by one roll call vote. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless members of the City Council /Redevelopment Agency request specific items be removed from the Consent Calendar for separate action. REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4 2007. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4 2007. Recommended Action: Approve C. ACCE ALL WORK PERFORMED BY SILVIA CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE 2006 -2007 ANNUAL ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY AND REHABILITATION PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve d. AUTHORIZE T HE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH B &P PAINTING FOR PAINTING AND WOOD REFINISHING SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $43.500. Recommended Action: Approve e. AWARD AONE (1) YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXTENSION TO JOE A. GONSALVES & SON FOR STATE LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $36.000 BEGINNING OCTOBER 2007. Recommended Action: Approve 4. CITY MANAGER PURCHASE ONE CARDIAN DEFIBRILLATOR /MONITOR FROM MEDTRONIC FOR THE UPGRADE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17.000. Recommended Action: Approve ADJOURNMENT The City Council /Redevelopment Agency will adjourn this meeting to October 2, 2007, 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber Conference Room located at 240 W. Huntington Drive, Arcadia. PURSUANT TO THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, PERSONS WITH A DISABILITY WHO REQUIRE A DISABILITY - RELATED MODIFICATION OR ACCOMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN A MEETING, INCLUDING AUXILIARY AIDS OR SERVICES, MAY REQUEST SUCH MODIFICATION OR ACCOMODATION FROM THE CITY CLERK AT (626) 574 -5455. NOTIFICATION 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE MEETING WILL ENABLE THE CITY TO MAKE REASONABLE ARRANGEMENTS TO ASSURE ACCESSIBILITY TO THE MEETING. CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING ANNOTATED AGENDA SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 1 1 2. 3. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor NO negotiators. REPORTABLE City Negotiators William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. ACTION Employee Organization Arcadia Police Officers' Association PUBLIC HEARING a. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 06- ADOPT 16 FOR THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE RESOLUTION FACILITY INTO A BADMINTON CLUB, AND THE CORRESPONDING NO. 6593 WITH PARKING MODIFICATION, AT 12336 LOWER AZUSA ROAD. MODIFICATIONS 4 -0 (Harbicht Absent) b. APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007 -07 AND APPEAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 2006 -23 FOR A PROPOSED L.A. CONTINUED FITNESS HEALTH CLUB AND RELATED PARKING MODIFICATION 2 -2 AT 1325 S. BALDWIN AVENUE. (Harbicht Absent) PUBLIC HEARING SCHEDULED FOR 10 -02 -07 CITY CLERK'S REPORTS a. Appointment to Senior Citizen Commission (Friendship Club). APPOINTMENT OFJERRY VAUGHT 4 -0 (Harbicht Absent) CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. APPROVED 4 -0 (Harbicht Absent) CITY COUNCIL ITEMS b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4, 2007. APPROVED 4 -0 (Harbicht Absent) C. ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY SILVIA CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR THE 2006 -2007 ANNUAL ASPHALT CONCRETE OVERLAY AND APPROVED REHABILITATION PROJECT AS COMPLETE AND AUTHORIZE THE 4 -0 FINAL PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE (Harbicht Absent) CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. d. AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A ONE (1) YEAR APPROVED CONTRACT EXTENSION WITH B &P PAINTING FOR PAINTING AND 4 -0 WOOD REFINISHING SERVICES AT VARIOUS CITY FACILITIES IN (Harbicht Absent) THE AMOUNT OF $43,500. e. AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT APPROVED EXTENSION TO JOE A. GONSALVES & SON FOR STATE 4 -0 LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY SERVICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $36,000 (Harbicht Absent) BEGINNING OCTOBER 2007. 4. CITY MANAGER a. PURCHASE ONE CARDIAN DEFIBRILLATOR /MONITOR FROM APPROVED MEDTRONIC FOR THE UPGRADE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT 4 -0 EQUIPMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000. (Harbicht Absent) IN G pyIPO a_ DATE: TO: FROM: SUBJECT: SU�y September 18, 2007 Mayor and City Council STAF REPO Development Services Department Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 was submitted by William Chan & Scott Chan LLC, to convert an existing 36,283- square -foot warehouse facility at 12336 Lower Azusa Road into a badminton club (d.b.a. Arcadia Badminton Club). This spaces. application also includes a parking modification of 72 parking spaces in lieu of 789 The Planning Commission, at its regular meeting of July 24, 2007, voted 5 -0 to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 based on stafrs determination that the badminton club would be an appropriate use for the site and compatible with the surrounding uses. Then on August 14, 2007, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1762, thereby formally approving CUP 06 -16. On August 21, 2007, the Lower Azusa Property Owners Association appealed the Planning Commission's decision due to concerns about traffic Development Services Department is recommending that hekCouncl old the uph Planning Commission's decision and approve the project , but impose safe - The order to address some of the issues raised by the appellant. further conditions in BACKGROUND The subject building was originally built to serve as a warehousing facility for a shipping company. The property is part of a five- parcel industrial park that was developed in 2000. Prior to the development of the industrial park, the site was a landfill. In November 1998, the Planning Commission approved a Zone Change (Z 98 -003) to change the zoning prom M -2, Heavy Manufacturing Zone, to M -1, Planned Industrial District. Also in 1998, a Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director By: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator Prepared By: Steven Lee, Assistant Planner S-L Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 Page 2 Tentative Parcel Map was approved to subdivide the land into five distinct lots (TPM 98- 020). DISCUSSION This Conditional Use Permit will allow an existing warehouse to be converted into a badminton club (d.b.a. Arcadia Badminton Club), which is more broadly considered a health club. Per AMC Section 9275.1.49.2, health clubs are permitted in the CPD -1 zone, C -1 zone, or any less restrictive commercial or industrial zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The existing warehouse structure is approximately 36,283 square feet, which includes a 4,123- square -foot mezzanine level and 32,160 square feet of ground floor space. The ground floor of the warehouse will be remodeled to include 17 Olympic -size badminton courts, restroom facilities, a snack shop and pro shop, two conference rooms, a reception area, and employee offices. The mezzanine level will not be remodeled and would remain off - limits to the public. The applicant is not proposing any exterior alterations to the structure with the exception of signage. Proposed Business Plan According to the applicant's business plan, the badminton club will house 11 full -time employees. The proposed hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. Like most health clubs and gyms, the proposed club will be membership - based, with a standard adult membership fee of $38 per month. Non- members will be charged $8 per visit, plus an hourly rate depending on the time of day. The applicant intends to reserve 8 courts for members and 9 courts for non- members. (For a complete fee schedule, refer to pages 5 and 8 of Exhibit D). In addition, the club will offer training classes and occasionally host open tournaments. The training classes will be geared towards individuals under the age of 18, and will have around 12 students each. The classes will occur on weekdays, between the hours of 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., with a maximum of two (2) classes per hour. Since the proposed training classes will not coincide with the anticipated peak hours of 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., staff believes the proposed training class schedule is acceptable, but should not exceed two (2) classes per hour with a maximum of 12 students per class. The tournaments, on the other hand, will occur only on the weekends. Two types of tournaments will take place: club tournaments, which will only be open to club members, and league tournaments, which will include badminton players from throughout the state. Both types of tournaments will result in a large influx of players and spectators at the club; the applicant has estimated that the average tournament would have around 180 to 190 attendees. However, since most of the other businesses in the industrial park are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, staff feels that the hosting of occasional tournaments is acceptable provided there is a cap on the number of tournaments. In a previous Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission approved a gymnastics training facility at 900 South Santa Anita Avenue subject to the condition that no more than four (4) competitions could occur each calendar year. For consistency, staff feels the same Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 r Page 3 r condition should be applied to this project with regard to the club and league tournaments. Parking and Traffic The subject property currently has 69 on -site parking spaces. The existing parking layout was approved in 2000 when the industrial park was developed, and fully complies with the City's current regulations in terms of striping, layout, and stall dimensions. The applicant intends to utilize all 69 existing spaces, but also create three new employee parking spaces and a trash enclosure within the existing loadi spaces, nc ng dock area. As a result, a total of 72 parking iluding 3 handicap spaces, will be provided. The City's parking regulations do not have a parking ratio specifically for badminton clubs. The most similar use is "Health Clubs, Fitness Centers, which has a parking ratio of 1 space per 35 square feet of gross floor area in all workout areas. Based on this requirement, staff has estimated that the proposed use would require approximately 789 parking spaces, resulting in a parking deficiency of 717 spaces. Therefore, a parking modification of 72 spaces in lieu of 789 spaces is necessary as part of this Conditional Use Permit. Due to the unique nature of a badminton club, staff believes a parking modification request is justified. Unlike a typical health club where workout areas can hold a large volume of patrons, a badminton club has a limited capacity since a maximum of four individuals can play on one badminton court. In order to better assess the demand for parking that the proposed use would generate, staff requested that a professional parking study be provided. The attached parking and traffic study (Exhibit D), prepared by Transpoly Consulting, Inc., suggests that 72 parking spaces are adequate for the proposed use. In the study, Transpoly uses the Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE's) Parking Generation: Third Edition, and the parking ratio of 3.56 spaces per court for racquet/tennis clubs, to determine that 61 parking spaces are needed to serve the 17 badminton courts. Since ITE does not have a speck parking rate for badminton clubs, and given the similar nature of badminton, racquetball, and tennis, staff concurs with this approach. The remaining 11 spaces would be reserved for the 11 employees of the club. The parking study also notes, however, that in some instances the 72 parking spaces may not be adequate to serve the higher volume of patrons during some peak p.m. hours, on weekends, and during tournaments. Therefore, the applicant has entered into an agreement with a neighboring business, AM Player Inc., a golf apparel distributor at 12338 Lower Azusa Road, to utilize their 59 parking spaces from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and_all day on weekends. Therefore, a total of 131 parking spaces will be available on weekends and weeknights. Since AM Players is closed during those hours and on the weekends, staff does not foresee a potential parking conflict. In order to serve the larger crowds expected at tournaments, the applicant intends to obtain use of the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures' 75 parking spaces. Therefore, parking availability at the site would be as follows: Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 Page 4 • Off -peak hours: 72 spaces • Peak hours and weekends: 131 spaces • Tournament days: 206 spaces The Engineering Division of the Development Services Department has reviewed the proposed parking plan and feels that 72 parking spaces, plus the additional parking from the neighboring properties, should be adequate to meet the needs of the proposed badminton club. As a condition of approval of this Conditional Use Permit, the applicant would be required to provide formal parking agreements in a form approved by the City Attorney from both AM Player and the Department of Weights and Measures, and have them recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder. With regard to traffic, the City Engineer required a preliminary traffic study to be conducted since the number of trips generated by a health club is significantly higher than the trips generated by a warehouse use. The study indicates that the existing warehouse generates approximately 180 trips per day, while the proposed badminton club would generate approximately 458 trips per day, resulting in a net increase of 278 daily trips and 30 peak hour trips. Since the City of Arcadia does not have threshold guidelines for traffic impact studies, the study references the thresholds used by Los Angeles County Public Works and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Those thresholds require a detailed traffic report only if the proposed project generates over 500 trips per day or 50 or more trips during peak hours. Thus, the study concludes that a detailed traffic impact study is not required. The City's Traffic Engineer has reviewed the traffic analysis and concurs with the study's findings. San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club Currently, the only other badminton club in the area is the San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club (SGVBC) in the City of El Monte. The SGVBC is also housed in a warehouse in a predominantly industrial area, and has 13 badminton courts and is open 24 hours a day. The site contains approximately 114 parking spaces which are shared between five tenants. At staffs request, the applicant has provided the following parking survey for the SGVBC: SGVBC Survey of Occupied Parking Spaces (Out of 114 Total Spaces) Time 7/8/07 Sun 719/07 Mon 7110/07 Tues 7/11107 Wed 7/12/07 Thurs 7/13/07 Fri 7/14/07 Sat 3 -5 p.m. 65 43 45 46 43 50 70 7 -8 p.m. 50 57 60 62 66 69 70 Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 Page 5 F As detailed above, out of 114 parking spaces available, no more than 70 spaces were occupied at any time during the survey, even during peak P.M. hours and on weekends. Furthermore, it is likely that some of those parking spaces were occupied by patrons of other businesses at the site. Assuming parking demand will be the same at the Arcadia Badminton Club as at the El Monte club, staff applied the ratio of 70 spaces for 13 badminton courts to the Arcadia Badminton Club, and found that the 17 courts would result in 92 occupied parking spaces. Although the two clubs are not identical, the survey data suggests that the 131 parking spaces available during peak hours at the Arcadia Badminton Club should be more than adequate to meet the demand. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission, at its regular meeting of July 24, 2007, voted 5 -0 to conditionally approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16. for the staff report.) The Commission (See Exhibit I concurred with staffs determination that the Proposed use was appropriate for the site, and that the parking plan was sufficient to meet the expected parking demand of the badminton club. In response opposition submitted to a letter of by Jill Hopper of Allstar Fire Equipment (Exhibit se the Planning Commission added a condition that signage be provided to prevent club customers and employees from parking on neighboring properties (see condition 3 of this staff report). On August 14, 2007, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1762 (Exhibit H), thereby formally approving CUP 06 -16. APPEAL REQUEST On August 21, 2007, the project was appealed by the Lower Azusa Property Owners Association, which is comprised of two adjacent businesses: Allstar Fire Equipment, located at 12328 Lower Azusa Road, and Miracle Sealants Company (MSC), located at 12318 Lower Azusa Road. The appellant is concerned that the proposed badminton club will result in increased traffic, a shortage of parking, and a greater chance of assaults, theft, vandalism, and auto mobile - related accidents (the appeal letter is attached as Exhibit F). The appellant is therefore requesting that the City Council reconsider Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16, and add the below conditions. Staff has evaluated the conditions and provided comments below each condition. 1 • "Security cameras to be installed as necessary on All Star and MSC." The issue of video surveillance has already been addressed in condition 12 of Resolution No. 1762, which states that "CCTV/Video recording devices shall be installed on all sides of the building." Staff does not feel it is necessary or appropriate to require cameras to be mounted on the walls of neighboring buildings. 2. "Security gates /fencing to be installed or modified where necessary to avoid potential loitering or illegal parking on private property on All Star and MSC." Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 Page 6 Staff does not recommend the installation of gates or fencing as it may hinder maneuverability b it of the parking are Y p g as for all businesses in the industrial park. 3. "A private security officer during all hours of operations." Staff believes that the presence of a security guard will improve safety at the site and help ensure that club patrons and employees do not park in restricted areas. However, staff feels that it is unnecessary to have a security guard on duty during all hours of operation. Since the applicant anticipates a higher volume of patrons in the evening hours and on the weekends, staff recommends a condition requiring the presence of a uniformed security guard between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and midnight Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays and Sundays during all operating hours. 4. "Additional lighting will need to be added where necessary." This issue has already been addressed per the Police Department's recommendation (see condition 11 of the resolution). 5. "Limit on the hours of operation to 7 a.m. to midnight unless agreed to in writing by all association members." Per condition 2 of the Planning Commission resolution, the hours of the badminton club shall not exceed 7:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. As many health clubs remain open for business 24 hours a day, staff feels the proposed hours of operation are reasonable. In addition, the Police Department has reviewed the proposal and has no objection to the hours of operation as long as lighting and video recording devices are installed, and access to the club is controlled electronically during evening hours. Therefore, staff does not recommend a further restriction on the hours. 6. "Limit access to the club for customers and construction to the front entrance only. Do no use side doors as exists for normal daily operations." Staff supports the idea of limiting access to the front entrance during all hours of operation. In addition, condition 9 of the Planning Commissions' resolution requires that after daylight hours, entry to the club shall be controlled electronically by access card or from the reception desk. 7. "All Star Fire and MSC do not want, under any circumstances, at any time, on any day, their parking spaces to be used by non business specific customers i.e.: All Star Fire and MSC parking spaces are for their customers only, no club customers at any time." The concern of club patrons using the parking spaces of adjacent businesses has been addressed through condition 3 of the resolution, which requires that the applicant provide signage to identify parking areas that are off - limits to club patrons and employees. Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 Page 7 8• "Proper signage must be placed in agreed places directing and confirming where badminton customers can and cannot park. Insuring they do not infringe on other members." Please refer to condition 3 of the resolution. The City Engineer will monitor signage and will work with the appellant in determining signage placement. 9. "Curbs must be painted indicating proper parking for tenants." Staff supports the appellant's request for curb painting, as it will further clarify restricted parking areas. Curb painting shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Engineer. 10. "Directional signage or fencing must be installed to keep excess parking customers from trampling Owners Association landscaping crossing to get to badminton club." Staff feels that this condition is overbearing and excessive. Landscaped areas in parking lots are common throughout the City, and there is no instance where the City has required signage or fencing to prevent trampling of the landscaping. 11. "Appropriate written notices must be posted and handed to all badminton customers outlining what parking is legal and what is not. These must be agreed to be placed in all members sign in packets, throughout the facility." Posting and distributing written notices is a simple and logical way to remind club members that they should not be parking on adjacent properties. Staff recommends adding this as a condition of approval. 12. "Reasonable insurance must be obtained to cover prospective damage and personal injury outside premises. In addition All Star Fire and MSC must be added as `additional insured' on all club insurance policies." Liability insurance is not a land use issue and should be established through the association, not the City. 13. "Membership should be limited to agreed upon cap and not unlimited." The Planning Commission has already established limits on the number of classes and tournaments (see conditions 5 and 6 of the resolution). Staff believes that club membership should be determined by the maximum occupancy of the building, not through an arbitrary cap imposed by the City. 14. "There must be complete clean up, trash and yard maintenance due to increase related to traffic, damage, trash and people. Association would expect this entire area clean up would be required twice per week or more, as necessary." General maintenance and clean -up of the site are required by the City's Property a special condition requiring that S the owner of the club maintain the property. Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 Page 8 15. "No pets allowed." In staffs opinion, a condition prohibiting pets is unnecessary and has no apparent correlation to the requested Conditional Use Permit. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project (Exhibit J). FISCAL IMPACT None RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16, subject to the conditions listed below, and adoption of Resolution No. 6593. The first 19 conditions are the original conditions from the Planning Commission's resolution, while conditions 20 through 23 are new conditions that staff feels are necessary to address some of the appellant's concerns. In addition to a resolution that includes all the below conditions, staff has also attached an alternate version that does not include conditions 20 through 23 in the event the Council does not wish to adopt the new conditions. 1. The approval of CUP 06 -16 includes a parking modification of 72 spaces in lieu of 789. This modification is approved only for the specific combination of uses approved by CUP 06 -16, and not for the building and /or site in general. 2. The hours of the badminton club shall be 7:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. 3. The applicant shall provide appropriate signage to identify the parking areas that are Off-limits to club patrons and employees. Said signage shall be reviewed and approved by the .City Engineer prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant shall monitor the premises to ensure that club patrons and employees do not park on adjacent properties. Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 Page 9 4. A parking agreement, in a form a Prior to issuance of a Certificate of r Oc upan Attorney, C The parking agreeme is o shal ll l indicate the following: a. The Arcadia Badminton Club shall have access to all 59 parking spaces at 12338 Lower Azusa Road (AM Player) all day on Saturday and Sunday, and from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday; and b. In the event of a weekend tournament, the Arcadia Badminton Club shall have access to all 75 parking spaces reserved for the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures, or another neighboring business with the same or greater number of parking spaces. 5. Training classes shall not occur after 6:00 p.m., and shall have a maximum of 12 students each. A maximum of two (2) classes per hour shall be permitted. 6. The number of club and league tournaments shall not exceed four (4) per calendar to shall urnament, the applicant hall y acquire atSleasta75 additional ypark Prior spaces belonging to the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures or another neighboring business for use during the tournament. 7• The mezzanine level shall be off - limits to the public and shall not be expanded or altered beyond the approved floor plan. 8. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted for all new signs on the Premises. 9. After daylight hours, entry to the location shall be controlled electronically by access card or from the reception desk. 10. The film/tinting on the ground floor windows on the north and west elevations shall be removed. 11. Lighting shall be installed on all exterior elevations. 12. CCTV/Video recording devices shall be installed on all sides of the building. 13. All existing exterior sprinkler post indicating valves shall be supervised by the fire alarm system. 14. The fire alarm system shall be extended into the badminton area with horn /strobes. 15. Emergency lighting shall be provided for the entire badminton area. Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 Page 10 16. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, restrooms, occupancy limits, building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, landscaping, parking and transportation provisions, water supply and water facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and NPDES measures shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the - Building Official, Fire Marshall, Police Chief, Public Works Services Director and Development Services Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction and tenant improvement plans submitted for plan check review and approval. 17. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 18. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 06 -16 shall be grounds for immediate suspension and/or revocation of any approvals, which shall result in suspension of construction and /or the operation of the badminton club. 19. Approval of CUP 06 -16 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval, and that all conditions of approval shall be satisfied prior to final inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the badminton club. 20. A uniformed security guard shall patrol the premises between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and midnight Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays and Sundays during all operating hours, to ensure that club patrons and employees park in designated areas only. 21. Access to the badminton club shall be limited to the front entrance only at all times for all club patrons. 22. Curbs and wheel stops on the subject site and adjoining parking areas shall be painted to indicate designated and restricted parking areas for club patrons and employees. Appeal of CUP 06 -16 September 18, 2007 Page 11 i 23. Written notices explaining where customers may and may not park shall be posted throughout the club facility and distributed to all club members. CITY COUNCIL ACTION A roval The City Council should move to adopt the Negative Declaration, approve Conditional Permit conversion of an tng use into a club, and thefelated or the parking modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road. Denial If the City Council intends to deny the Conditional Use Permit, the Council should move to deny the project and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Council's decision and specific findings. William R. Kelly, Attachments: Exhibit A: Exhibit B: Exhibit C: Exhibit D: Exhibit E: Exhibit F: Exhibit G: Exhibit H: Exhibit I: Exhibit J: Exhibit K: Exhibit L: City Manager City Council Resolution (Two Versions) Aerial Photograph and Zoning Map Photographs of the Site Parking and Traffic Study Plans Appeal Letter Applicant's Petition Letter Planning Commission Resolution Staff Report to Planning Commission Environmental Documents Letter of Opposition from Allstar Fire Equipment Agenda and Minutes from the 7/24 PC Meeting RESOLUTION NO. 6593 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 06 -16 TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE FACILITY INTO A BADMINTON CLUB, AND THE CORRESPONDING PARKING MODIFICATION, AT 12336 LOWER AZUSA ROAD. WHEREAS, on December 7, 2006, a Conditional Use Permit application was filed by William Chan and Scott Chan to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a badminton club, along with a corresponding parking modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road (Development Services Department Case No. CUP 06 -16); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ( "CEQA "), and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 06- 16 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on July 24, 2007, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; WHEREAS, on August 14, 2007, the Planning Commission voted 5 to 0 to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 1762 approving CUP 06 -16; and -1- ResolutionELB IT A WHEREAS, on August 21, 2007, Planning Commission Resolution 1762 was appealed to the City Council; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City Council on September 18, 2007, at which time all interested person were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, on September 18, 2007, the City Council adopted a Negative Declaration concurrently with the approval of CUP 06 -16. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report dated September 18, 2007 is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Council finds: A. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit would not be detrimental to the public health and welfare, or injurious to the property and improvements in the zone or vicinity because the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses and is an appropriate use for the subject site. B. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. C. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, loading, landscaping, parking, and other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the -2 Resolution No. 6593 Arcadia Municipal Code. D. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and Pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. E. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because the land use and zoning are consistent with the General Plan. F. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Council. approves Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a badminton club, and the corresponding parking modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road, upon the following conditions: t. The approval of CUP 06 -16 includes a parking modification of 72 spaces in lieu of 789 spaces. This modification is approved only for the specific combination of uses approved by CUP 06 -16 and not for the building and /or site in general. 2. The hours of the badminton club shall not exceed 7:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. 3. The applicant shall provide appropriate signage to identify the parking areas that are off - limits to club patrons and employees. Said signage shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Certificate of -3- Resolution No. 6593 Occupancy. The applicant shall p monitor the remises to ensure that club � and employees do not park on adjacent properties. and 4• A parking agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, shall be recorded prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The parking agreement shall indicate the following: a• The proposed badminton club shall have access to and use of all 59 parking spaces at 12338 Lower Azusa Road (d.b.a. AM Player) all day on Saturday and Sunday, and from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, and b• In the event of a weekend tournament, the proposed badminton club shall have access to and use of all 75 parking spaces reserved for the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures, or another neighboring business with the same or greater number of parking spaces. 5 • Training classes shall not occur after 6:00 P.M., and shall have a maximum of 12 students per class. No more than two (2) classes shall be held per hour. 6 • The number of club and league tournaments shall not exceed four (4) per calendar year. The tournaments shall only occur on Saturdays and Sundays. Prior to any tournament, the applicant shall acquire use of at least 75 additional parking spaces belonging to the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures or another neighboring business for use during the tournament, as set forth in Condition 4.b. above. 7 • The mezzanine level shall be off - limits to the expanded upon or altered beyond the approved floor Public and shall not be plan. 4 Resolution No. 6593 8. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted for all new signs on the premises. 9 . After daylight hours, entry to the location shall be controlled electronically by access card or from the reception desk. 10. The film /tinting on the ground floor windows on the north and west elevations shall be removed. 11. Lighting shall be installed on all exterior elevations. 12. CCTV/Video recording devices shall be installed on all sides of the building. 13. All existing exterior sprinkler post indicating valves shall be supervised by the fire alarm system. 14. The fire alarm system shall be extended into the badminton area with horn/strobes. 15 . Emergency lighting shall be provided for the entire badminton area. 16. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, restrooms, occupancy limits, building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, landscaping, parking and transportation provisions, water supply and water facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and NPDES measures shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall, Police Chief, Public Works Services Director and Development Services Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction and tenant improvement plans submitted for plan check review and approval. -5- Resolution No. 6593 17. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 18. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 06 -16 shall be grounds for immediate suspension and /or revocation of any approvals, which shall result in suspension of construction and /or the operation of the badminton club. 19. Approval of CUP 06 -16 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval, and that all conditions of approval shall be satisfied prior to final inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the badminton club. -6 Resolution No. 6593 20. A uniformed security guard shall patrol the premises between the hours Of 5:00 p.m. and midnight Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays and Sundays during all operating hours, to ensure that club patrons and employees park in designated areas only. 21. Access to the badminton club shall be limited to the front entrance only at all times for all club patrons. 22. . Curbs and wheel stops on the subject site and adjoining parking areas shall be painted to indicate designated and restricted parking areas for club patrons and employees. 23. Written notices explaining where customers may and may not park shall be posted throughout the club facility and distributed to all club members. SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved, and adopted this 18 day of September, 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: R Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia -7- Resolution No. 6593 RESOLUTION NO. 6593 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL.USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 06 -16 TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE FACILITY INTO A BADMINTON CLUB, AND THE CORRESPONDING PARKING MODIFICATION, AT 12336 LOWER AZUSA ROAD. No. CUP 06 -16); and WHEREAS, on December 7, 2006, a Conditional Use Permit application was filed by William Chan and Scott Chan to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a badminton club, along with a corresponding parking modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road (Development Services Department Case WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA °), and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 06- 16 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required bylaw; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on July 24, 2007, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; WHEREAS, on August 14, 2007, the Planning Commission voted 5 to 0 to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 1762 approving CUP 06 -16; and -1- Resolution No. 6593 WHEREAS, on August 21, 2007, Planning Commission Resolution 1762 was appealed to the City Council; and WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City Council on September 18, 2007, at which time all interested person were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, on September 18, 2007, the City Council adopted a Negative Declaration concurrently with the approval of CUP 06 -16. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report dated September 18, 2007 is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Council finds: A. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit would not be detrimental to the public health and welfare, or injurious to the property and improvements in the zone or vicinity because the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses and is an appropriate use for the subject site. B. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. C. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, loading, landscaping, parking, and other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the -2- Resolution No. 6593 Arcadia Municipal Code. D. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. E. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because the land use and zoning are consistent with the General Plan. F. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Council approves Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a badminton club, and the corresponding parking modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road, upon the following conditions: 1. The approval of CUP 06 -16 includes a parking modification of 72 spaces in lieu of 789 spaces. This modification is approved only for the specific combination of uses approved by CUP 06 -16 and not for the building and /or site in general. 2. The hours of the badminton club shall not exceed 7:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. 3. The applicant shall provide appropriate signage to identify the parking areas that are off - limits to club patrons and employees. Said signage shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Certificate of -3- Resolution No. 6593 Occupancy. The applicant shall monitor the premises to ensure that club patrons and employees do not park on adjacent properties. 4. A parking agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, shall be recorded prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The parking agreement shall indicate the following: a. The proposed badminton club shall have access to and use of all 59 parking spaces at 12338 Lower Azusa Road (d.b.a. AM Player) all day on Saturday and Sunday, and from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday; and b. In the event of a weekend tournament, the proposed badminton club shall have access to and use of all 75 parking spaces reserved for the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures, or another neighboring business with the same or greater number of parking spaces. 5. Training classes shall not occur after 6:00 p.m., and shall have a maximum of 12 students per class. No more than two (2) classes shall be held per hour. 6. The number of club and league tournaments shall not exceed four (4) per calendar year. The tournaments shall only occur on Saturdays and Sundays. Prior to any tournament, the applicant shall acquire use of at least 75 additional parking spaces belonging to the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures or another neighboring business for use during the tournament, as set forth in Condition 4.b. above. 7. The mezzanine level shall be off - limits to the public and shall not be expanded upon or altered beyond the approved floor plan. -4 - Resolution No. 6593 V 8. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted for all new signs on the premises. 9• After daylight hours, entry to the location shall be controlled electronically by access card or from the reception desk. 10. The film /tinting on the ground floor windows on the north and west elevations shall be removed. 11. Lighting shall be installed on all exterior elevations. 12• CCTV/Video recording devices shall be installed on all sides of the building. 13. All existing exterior sprinkler post indicating valves shall be supervised by the fire alarm system. 14. The fire alarm system shall be extended into the badminton area with hom /strobes. 15. Emergency lighting shall be provided for the entire badminton area. 16. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, restrooms, occupancy limits, building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, landscaping, parking and transportation provisions, water supply and water facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and NPDES measures shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall, Police Chief, Public Works Services Director and Development Services Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction and tenant improvement plans submitted for plan check review and approval. -5- Resolution No. 6593 17. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 18. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 06 -16 shall be grounds for immediate suspension and /or revocation of any approvals, which shall result in suspension of construction and /or the operation of the badminton club. 19. Approval of CUP 06 -16 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval, and that all conditions of approval shall be satisfied prior to final inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the badminton club. -6- Resolution No. 6593 SECTION 4. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved, and adopted this 18" day of September, 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: �t �' / Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia -7- Resolution No. 6593 a 00 0 100 200 Feet Subject M 11336 Lower Azusa Rd [= Arcadia M-0 Zone _T ` ""°""'° 12336 Lower Azusa Rd CUP 0646 Development Services Department EngineenngDivision Repered by RSGonzele; Jerre 2007 M Mll ^•'J a Mli r r Y % , �r �oZ ' tr 'eights a lres IT {�i pfhF \fi x g k' U' a ✓ a I F R G� Development Services Department Engineering Division Pmpamdbyc P&G=jdoz, JUN 2007 °gym °a��y °cam °a 12336 Lower Azusa Road CUP 06 =16 : J _• 4 71i o -I : u ' y , s a � t i } ! ll} s 1} f e H 1 y T. ^Tl ^{T J� � n yXF tK. g i "t. L Wv 1 y •t y .. 2 t ' lz g i "t. L Wv 1 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Sports Club in the City of Arcadia Prepared for: WILLIAM CHAN & SCO7T CHAN LLC 2975 Westbourne PL. Rowland Heights, CA 91748 (626) 810 -1880 Prepared by: Xudong Jia, Ph.D., P.E. President Transpoly Consulting Inc. 23615 Maple Springs Drive Diamond Bar, CA 91765 (909) 576 -8640 May 29, 2007 Job No: 2005 EXHIBIT D Executive Summary WILLIAM CHAN & SCOTT CHAN LLC has developed a land re- development proposal to change a warehouse building into a badminton sports club within the City of Arcadia. This parking and trip generation study, completed by Transpoly Consulting, Inc, assesses the parking demand and supply as well as the PM /Evening peak -hour trips generated by the club. The land re- development project will be located at 12336 Lower Azusa Rd between the intersection of 1- 605 /Lower Azusa Rd and the intersection of Roseglen St. /Lower Azusa Rd. As proposed, the land re- development project will renovate the first floor of the building and create 17 badminton courts. The project is planned to provide 72 parking spaces (including 3 handicapped parking spaces) for members, employees and visitors. All the parking spaces are located around the building for the badminton sports club. The key findings of this study are presented below: The proposed badminton sports club is expected to have its PM /Evening peak hours from 7:00 — 10:00 PM, while its neighbor (the AM Player) has the peak hours from 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM. The AM Player agreed to share the parking spaces with the club. With this agreement, a total of 131 parking spaces (72 from the club and 59 from the AM Player) will be available during the PM /Evening peak hours (7:00 — 10:00 PM) for the club. Also the 131 spaces can be used by the AM Player during the time of 10:00 — 4:00 PM to cover its peak parking demand. 2. The below table shows the parking demand for the daily operations of the badminton sports club. It is noted that the 61 spaces do not include the parking spaces for the employees of the club. As shown in the business plan of the club, 11 employees are proposed to manage the daily operation of the club. It is planned that six of them will carpool, which requires 8 parking spaces. Members 17 courts 3.56 61 Spaces 61 Spaces Space /Court Employees 11 Staff 1 Space /Staff 11 Spaces 8 Spaces Visitors 2 Visitors 1 Space/Visitor 2S----- 2 Spaces Total 71 Spaces 3. Currently the club has a total 72 parking spaces, sufficient enough to meet the regular daily parking demand of its members, employees, and visitors. The parking sharing agreement with the AM Player can ensure any unexpected higher parking demands during its regular business hours. 4. It is noted that the 72 parking spaces are not enough for the club to host tournaments and other important events. Additional parking spaces should be Still pursued before tournaments are planned. The club needs to get additional parking spaces from its neighbors (the AM Player and the Department of Weights and Measures of Los Angeles County (LA Weights and Measures)). An additional 134 spaces (59 from the AM Player and 75 from LA Weights and Measures) will be considered sufficient for the Club's tournaments and other special events that are normally held during weekends. The AM Player and the LA Weights and Measures agreed to provide the above parking spaces for the club for special uses. 5. The PM peak hour trip generation study shows that the badminton sports club will generate additional 278 trips /daily and 30 trips /peak hours. Because the net traffic generated from the proposed site will be lower than the thresholds set forth by the Public Works Department of Los Angeles County and the Los Angles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), it is suggested that the City does not need to have a traffic impact study for the project. Introduction The City of Arcadia is evaluating an application for the land re- development project proposed by the WILLIAM CHAN & SCOTT CHAN LLC. The project will renovate a two - story warehouse building into an indoor badminton sports club with a size of 36,283 square feet. Figure 1 shows the vicinity of the proposed project site as it relates to the surrounding circulation network. This proposed land re- development project certainly will require new parking spaces. It might generate additional PM traffic significantly enough to justify a traffic impact study for the project. The City would like to see how the parking needs are met and how much the additional traffic is generated before this project is approved for renovation for the badminton sports club. The purpose of this parking and traffic generation study is to 1) describe how the badminton sports club will be planned, established, operated and managed, 2) to conduct a parking study to assess the availability of existing parking spaces and the demand of the parking spaces required by the club, and 3) to estimate the number of PM peak trips generated by the club. The assumptions, methodologies and findings of the study are documented in the subsequent sections of this report. Additionally, recommendations are provided to help the City make a decision on whether a further traffic impact study is needed. The appendices of this report contain background materials for this study. Project Location The proposed badminton sports club is located at 12336 Lower Azusa Rd between the intersection of 1- 605 /Lower Azusa Rd and the intersection of Roseglen St. /Lower Azusa Rd in the City of Arcadia. The building (Building C) in which the indoor badminton courts are located is one of the office buildings along the Lower Azusa Rd (see Figure 1). Club members, employees, and visitors will gain access to this building through the two driveways (labeled 1 and 2). The driveway labeled 1 is the primary one to the building. It provides shorter driving and walking distance to the main entrance of the club. Inc. Parking and Traffic Generation I for the Proposed Badminton WR )rl Ell Af 41 Ac Introduction There are four buildings adjacent to the badminton club building. The building, whose address is 12338 Lower Azusa Rd, is AM Player. This building is currently owned by Olive Ou. It has 59 parking spaces. Another building, located at the south -west corner of the badminton club, is the building for the Weights and Measures Department of Los Angeles County. The Department has 75 parking spaces. Study Scope The scope of work for this study is developed after consultation with the traffic planners and engineers of the City of Arcadia. The study is aimed at the analysis of parking demand and supply as well as PM peak -hour trips generated by the badminton sports club. The study includes the following tasks: Task 1: Develop a business plan A business plan will be developed based on the information provided by the company of WILLIAM CHAN & SCOTT CHAN LLC. The business plan will describe how the club will be planned, set up, operated and managed. It will provide the City with information such as club membership, number of employees, and tournaments, etc. Task 2: Conduct a parking study The City's transportation planner agreed with the approach proposed by Transpoly Consulting Inc. for the parking study for this re- development project. The approach suggests that the parking generation rate of racquet/tennis clubs can be used to estimate the number of parking spaces required by the proposed badminton sports club. The parking generation rate of racquet/tennis clubs from the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) is appropriate to this project due to the same nature of racquet, tennis, and badminton sports. Task 3: Estimate the number of PM peak trips generated by the club The number of PM peak trips generated by the club will be estimated based on the ITE's Trip Generation Manual. The ITE Manual is widely used by ail the transportation agencies in the nation for traffic impact studies. The PM peak -hour trips will be further compared with the thresholds of the Public Works Department of Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Recommendations will be made to the City to determine if a traffic impact study is needed for the proposed .re- development project. i ranspoiy Consulting Inc. 3 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Business Plan WILLIAM CHAN & SCOTT CHAN LLC is proposing a land re- development Project that converts the use of a two -story warehouse building within the City of Arcadia into an indoor badminton sports club. Badminton is a racket sport, similar to tennis, played by either two opposing players (singles) or two opposing pairs (doubles), who take positions on opposite halves of a rectangular court that is divided by a net. Players score points by striking a shuttlecock with their rackets so that it passes over the net and lands in their opponents' half of the court. The shuttlecock is only allowed to be struck once by each side before it passes over the net. Badminton is preferably played indoors because its shuttlecock flight is strongly affected by wind. The shuttlecock is a feathered projectile whose unique aerodynamic properties cause it to fly differently from the balls used in most racket sports; in particular, the feathers create much higher drag, causing the shuttlecock to decelerate more rapidly than a ball. Because the feathers are light, winds blow the shuttlecock in unpredictable directions. Badminton is a very popular sport within the San Gabriel valley where lots of Asian people live, work, and play. People in different age groups (from kids to seniors) can improve their fitness by playing badminton. They can increase their aerobic stamina, strength, and speed. Also they can develop their hand -eye coordination and sophisticated racket skills. Mission The mission of this land re- development project is to establish a first -class badminton sports center for people within the San Gabriel region, particularly, the people within the cities of Arcadia, Temple City, El Monte, and others. Currently there is only one badminton sports club in the City of El Monte. The club has 13 courts and opens 24 hours. Because of its location, it is very difficult for the club to expand in order to meet the increasing demands of people willing to play badminton. The proposed badminton courts will serve people with all races (Asian, Caucasian, European, African American, Pacific Islander, etc.) It is anticipated that the club will provide a state -of- the -art badminton - playing environment for people to improve their fitness. Transpoly Consulting Inc. 4 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Business Plan Renovation Plan The proposed first -class badminton club will renovate the first floor of the warehouse building and create modern badminton courts in a nice and comfortable indoors environment. The first floor will be remodeled to have 17 Olympic standard badminton courts, two conference rooms, two shops, a members' lounge, a reception /guest waiting area, and 3 member's waiting /sightseeing area. Figure 2 shows the floor plan. The second floor will remain as it is. This floor will be reserved for employees of WILLIAM CHAN & SCOTT CHAN LLC. Also it provides a computer server room, a photo shop room, and a warehouse that stores badminton related merchandise, equipment and devices. Membership The proposed badminton sports club is a membership club. People willing to play regularly in the club should apply for membership. Application forms will be available on the club's website or can be requested at the entrance of the building. Each applicant, once approved as a member, will be issued a Photo ID. There is an initial fee of $100 when an applicant applies for membership first time. No initial fee is required for returning members or existing members of other sports clubs in Southern California. The membership fees for people in different age groups are as follows: Adult $38 per month Junior $25 per month Senior $25 per month Family $100 per month (2 adults plus 2 kids under 16) Group (over 10) membership fee based on each person's age group. No initial fee is required for each person in the group. Non - member players are allowed to play occasionally at the club. Each visit will be charged $8. The club will reserve 8 courts for members and rent out 9 courts to visitors on an hourly basis. The rental fees are categorized as follows: Transpoly Consulting Inc. 5 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Business Plan O U � C 0 C 'E 'D I CO m 1 C Cz �a �0 ILL 011© a� �U- i ranspoly Consulting Inc. 6 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Business Plan i Transpoly Consulting Inc. 7 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Business Plan $22/hour 6 PM —11 PM week night $22/hour all time weekend $11 /hour 7 AM —2 PM $15 /hour 3 PM — 5 PM Corporate or all year's rates will be discounted The club will group all the members into three teams: Junior, Adult, and Senior. Each team is mixed with man and woman players. Each team is further divided into sub - groups of different skill levels (A, B, C, D, or novice). When a member is entered in the club, his or her membership card will be scanned. His status and skill level will be entered into a schedule server. According to the member's skill level, the server will find a court that matches to his or her level. The member can go to the assigned court and play a badminton game. After the game is over, the member has to go back to the Reception area to rescan and wait for a court to play next game. The club reserves the right for not serving anyone. When someone is found harmful to the reputation, facilities, and business operations of the club, the person will be asked to leave and his or her membership will be cancelled. Surveillance cameras will be installed inside and outside the building. Badminton Training Classes The club plans to have a series of training classes to improve badminton - playing skills of members. Normally the classes start after school hours from 3 PM — 6 PM. Each class will have about six players. After class training, players will be tested and promoted up to the next skill level after they pass the test. Open Tournament It is planned that the club will have club and league tournaments in order to promote badminton. The club tournaments are mainly open for the club members. The league tournaments are the tournaments that involve other local badminton clubs and the clubs from Northern California. During each tournament, all the members /players may come at the same time. The club -owned parking spaces might not be sufficient. Before each tournament is planned, the club will get an agreement from owners of neighbor buildings on Transpoly Consulting Inc. 8 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Business Plan using their parking spaces and ensure that enough parking spaces are provided for all the plays for tournaments. When a league tournament is planned, all the players from other clubs are asked to come to this club in minivans. In doing so, the requirement of parking spaces will be minimized. It is anticipated that all the tournaments will be hold on weekends to avoid the peak use of parking spaces by the neighbor buildings. All signs about the tournaments will be placed inside the club. Only certain banners may be posted on the outer wall of the building for important events. Club Management Mr. William Chan and Ms. Grace Chan will oversee the operation of the club. They will be the president and vice - president of the club. There are totally 11 employees who will work for the club. The roles of these employees are as follows: President and Vice President (William Chan and Grace Chan) Manager (1) Assistant Manager (1) Maintenance (1) Janitor (1) Receptionists (2) Accounting Clerk (1) Membership Clerk (1) Pro -shop Salesman (2) Lounge Caretaker (1) All the employees work full time. Six of them are planned to carpool, which thus requires 8 parking spaces. Business Hours The proposed badminton club will be operated 7 AM to 12 PM (midnight), 7 days a week. It will be closed on holidays (Thanksgiving Evening; Christmas Eve; New Year's Eve). Transpoly Consulting Inc. 9 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Parldne St idv Parking studies for land development or re- development projects normally involve 1) the investigation of available parking spaces and 2) the estimation of parking spaces needed by the projects. The following section presents the results of the parking study completed by Transpoly Consulting, Inc (TCI) for the badminton club. The study reviews the club's existing parking supply and determines the number of parking spaces that should be provided for members, employees and visitors of the badminton sports club. Parking Supply The existing warehouse building currently provides paved parking areas which can ). The accommodate a total of 69 parked vehicles (including 3 handicapped spaces badminton sports club will continually use these parking spaces. In addition, the club will create 3 new 90 degree parking spaces within the existing loading dock area. It will make the total parking spaces to be 72. Figure 4 shows the layout of all the parking spaces for the badminton club. Appendix A shows a 24 " 36 plot of the parking layout. Parking Generation and Demand Analysis Parking generation is a measure or forecast of parking spaces that will be needed by land development or re- development projects. The number of parking spaces required by projects is normally estimated based on rates published in Parking Generation, Third Edition. Parking Generation is published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). This document is widely used in Southern California and other places in the country. It indicates the probable parking spaces needed for various land uses based upon observations and studies of existing developments in comparable settings. It is noted that the ITE Parking Generation Manual does not have parking spaces rates for badminton clubs. Considering the similar nature of badminton, racquet, and tennis sports, this study uses the parking generation rates of racquet/tennis club as those for the proposed badminton club. Basically, the City's transportation planner agreed with the above approach for the parking study for this re- development project. Table 1 shows the ITE parking generation rate per each racquet/tennis court. Considering the proposed 17 badminton courts, this study estimates the total parking spaces needed by members and visitors is 3.56 * 17 = 61 spaces. Parking and Traffic Generation Study 10 for the Proposed Badminton Club Transpoly Consulting Inc. 11 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Parking Study Parking Study Table 1 Parking Generation Rates (Per Court) Land Use Average Peak Period Parking Demand (Weekday) (ITE Code 491) 3.56 vehicles It is noted that the above 61 spaces do not include the parking spaces for the employees of the club. There will be 11 employees (see the previous business plan) proposed to manage the daily operation of the club. It is planned that six of them will carpool, which makes the total parking spaces to be 61 + 11 = 71, as shown in Table 2. The proposed badminton sports club is expected to have its PM /Evening peak hours from 7:00 — 10:00 PM, while its neighbor (the AM Player) has the peak hours from 10:00 AM — 4:00 PM. The AM Player agreed to share the parking spaces with the club. With this agreement, a total of 131 parking spaces (72 from the club and 59 from the AM Player) will be available during the PM /Evening peak hours (7:00 — 10:00 PM) for the club. Also the 131 spaces can be used by the AM Player during the time of 10:00 — 4:00 PM to cover its peak parking demand. The total 72 parking spaces provided by the club are sufficient enough to meet the regular daily parking demand of its members, employees, and visitors. The parking sharing agreement with the AM Player can ensure any unexpected higher parking demands during its regular business hours. The agreement letter with the AM Player is Transpoly Consulting Inc. 12 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Table 2 Total Parking Demand Estimates Parking Study provided in Appendix B. It is noted that the 72 parking spaces are not enough for the club to host tournaments and other important events. Additional parking spaces should be pursued before tournaments are planned. The club has already worked with the AM Player and the Department of Weights and Measures of Los Angeles County (LA Weights and Measures) to obtain the use of their parking spaces (59 spaces (AM Player) and 75 spaces (LA Weights and Measures)) for tournaments and other special events. The agreement letter with the LA Weights and Measures Department is provided in Appendix C. Transpoly Consulting Inc. 13 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Trio Generation SfnA7 , The City of Arcadia is evaluating this land re- development project that is located on the south side of Lower Azusa Rd between the intersection of 1- 605 /Lower Azusa Rd and the intersection of Roseglen St. /Lower Azusa Rd. The project site is currently an existing warehouse building. The City would like to know the PM peak traffic volume generated by this land re- development and see if a further traffic impact study is needed for the project. This section first presents a brief overview of traffic analysis methodologies and concepts used in the trip generation study. It then assesses the PM peak -hour traffic volume of the project site based on the ITE Trip Generation Manual.. The PM peak - hour traffic volumes will be further compared with the thresholds of the Public Works Department of Los Angeles County and the Los Angels Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Recommendations will be made to the City to determine if a traffic impact study is needed for the proposed re- development project. Traffic Analysis Methodologies and Concepts Before the PM peak -hour trip generation is assessed for the proposed project, it is necessary to understand the following terms and methodologies that may be involved in later traffic impact analysis: a) Level of Service Operating conditions of intersections are typically described in terms of "level of service." Level of service is a qualitative measure or a scale used to indicate the quality of traffic flow at intersections. Level of service ranges from Level of Service A (free flow, little congestion) to Level of Service F (forced flow, extreme congestion). Table 3 describes LOS criteria for signalized intersections in detail (see CMP, 2004). b) Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) The Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) methodology, as required by the City of Arcadia, is used to determine levels of service (LOS) for signalized intersections affected by land development projects. The ICU method compares the volume -to- capacity (v /c) ratios of conflicting turn movements at an intersection, sums these critical conflicting v/c ratios for each intersection approach, and determines the overall ICU for the intersection. Table 4 shows the relationship between level of service and ICU for signalized intersections. 1 4 for the Proposed Badminton Tnp Generation Study Table 3 LOS Descriptive Criteria for Signalized Intersections LOS DQSCriip #ion A No approach phase is fully utilized by traffic, and no vehicle waits longer than B one red indication. Typically, the approach appears quite open, turns are made C easily, and nearly all drivers find freedom of operation. B This 'service level represents stable condition, where an occasional approach E phase is fully utilized. Many drivers begin to feel restricted within platoons of F vehicles. C This service level represents stable operating conditions. Occasionally, drivers may have to wait through more than one red signal indication, and backups may develop behind turning vehicles. Most drivers feel somewhat restricted, but not objectionably so. D This level encompasses a zone of increasing restriction approaching instability at the intersection. Delays to approaching vehicles may be substantial during short peaks within the peak hours. However, enough cycles with lower demand occur to permit periodic clearance of developing queues, thus preventing excessive backups. E Capacity occurs at the upper end of this service level. This service level represents the most vehicles accommodated by any particular intersection approaches. Full utilization of every signal cycle is attained no matter how heavy the demand. F This level of service describes forced flow operations at low speeds, where volumes exceed capacity. These conditions usually result from queues of vehicles backing up from a restriction downstream. Speeds are reduced substantially, and stoppages may occur for short or long periods of time due to the congestion. In the extreme case, speed can drop to zero. toource. UMr 2004) Table 4 Levels of Service (LOS) for Signalized Intersections Level of Service Intersection Capacity Utilization (v /c ratio) A _< 0.600 B 0.610 - 0.700 C 0.710 - 0.800 D 0.810 — 0.900 E 0.910 —1.000 F > 1.000 Transpoly Consulting Inc. � Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Trip Generation Study C) Traffic Impact Study Traffic impact study is an assessment of traffic impacts affected by a land development or re- development project. It estimates future traffic volumes and levels of service (LOS) without and with the proposed project. It involves an understanding of 1) existing circulation system, traffic volumes, and traffic conditions within the project's influence area, 2) traffic conditions without the project and the potential traffic impacts due to the regional traffic growth and other proposed projects in the vicinity of the project site, and 3) traffic conditions with the project and the potential traffic impacts due to the proposed project. The results of the analysis of the proposed project's impacts on the transportation system provide a basis on traffic mitigation and project improvement recommendations with regards to parking, access and circulation system. It is noted that before a traffic impact study is justified for a land development or re- development project, the peak -hour traffic volume generated by the project site should be estimated. PM Peak -Hour Trip Generation Project - related traffic consists of the trips that begin or end on the project site as a result of the development or re- development of the proposed project. Project - related traffic is a function of the extent and type of development proposed for the site. a) Existing Land Use Traffic The project site is currently a warehouse building. Trip generation rates (daily and PM peak hour) of the existing warehouse building can be estimated from the ITE Trip Generation Manual and are summarize as shown in Table 5. Table 5 Trip Generation Rates (Per 1000 Square Feet Gross Floor Area) Use PM Peak Hour Daily I Total r In (ITE Code 150) Transpoly Consulting Inc. 4,96 1 0.47 125% 175% 16 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Trip Generation Study The total daily and PM peak hour traffic volumes generated from the existing warehouse building are summarized in Table 6. Table 6 Traffic Generated hvthe WarPtinllcP RidIrlinn Note: SF — Square Feet b) Project Trip Generation Trip generation is a measure or forecast of the number of trips that will be made to or from the medical office project. It is generally equal to the traffic volume expected at the project entrances and exits. Trips generated by the project site are normally estimated based on rates published in Trip Generation, Seventh Edition. Trip Generation is published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). This document is widely used in Southern California and other places in the country. It indicates the probable traffic generation rates for various land uses based upon observations and studies of existing developments in comparable settings. The report includes trip generation information for the project use, as shown in Table 7. It is noted that the ITE Trip Generation Manual does not have trip generation rates for badminton clubs. Considering the similar nature of badminton, racquet, and tennis sports „this study uses the trip generation rates of racquet/tennis club as those for the proposed badminton club. Table 7 Trip Generation Rates (Per 1000 Square Feet Gross Floor Area) Use PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Land Use (Code 150) Project Size Daily Total In I Out Warehouse Office 36,283 SF Not (ITE Code 491) 14 .03 0.84 Total Trips Available 180 18 4 14 Note: SF — Square Feet b) Project Trip Generation Trip generation is a measure or forecast of the number of trips that will be made to or from the medical office project. It is generally equal to the traffic volume expected at the project entrances and exits. Trips generated by the project site are normally estimated based on rates published in Trip Generation, Seventh Edition. Trip Generation is published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). This document is widely used in Southern California and other places in the country. It indicates the probable traffic generation rates for various land uses based upon observations and studies of existing developments in comparable settings. The report includes trip generation information for the project use, as shown in Table 7. It is noted that the ITE Trip Generation Manual does not have trip generation rates for badminton clubs. Considering the similar nature of badminton, racquet, and tennis sports „this study uses the trip generation rates of racquet/tennis club as those for the proposed badminton club. Table 7 Trip Generation Rates (Per 1000 Square Feet Gross Floor Area) Use PM Peak Hour Daily Total In Out Racquet/Tennis Club Not Not (ITE Code 491) 14 .03 0.84 Available Available Transpoly Consulting Inc. 17 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Trip Generation Study The total daily and PM peak hour traffic volumes generated from the badminton club are summarized in Table 8. It is noted in Table 8 that "pass -by" trips are considered. A pass -by trip is considered a "non- diverted" trip already on the roadway and will stop at the site after the project is completed. 'Pass -by" trips are normally estimated to be 10 -15% for the racquet /tennis club use. In this traffic study, 10% is used for the estimation of trips generated by the project site. As "pass -by" trips are the trips already on the roadway, they should be removed from the total trips generated by the project site. Table 8 Traffic Generated by the Proposed Badminton Club C) Net Traffic Generated from the Project Site Table 9 shows the net traffic generated from the proposed badminton sports club. The net traffic is the existing traffic in Table 6 from project traffic in Table 8. Table 9 Net Traffic Generated by the Proposed Badminton Club Land - � Juu ao,euj 5r 458 28 Existing I rafficof the Existing 36,283 SF 180 Warehouse Building 18 Total Trios 278 10 Note: SF — Square Feet Hour It is noted that the badminton sports club will generate additional 278 trips /daily and 10 " 3 = 30 trips /peak hours, assuming there are three PM peak hours. Transpoly Consulting Inc. 18 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Note: SF — Square Feet Trip Generation Study D) Comparisons with Thresholds for Traffic Impact Analysis The trips generated by the badminton sports club will be compared with the thresholds for a traffic impact study. Since the City of Arcadia does not have the guidelines for the thresholds. This study uses the guidelines of Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and the Public Works Department of Los Angeles County as references. As to the thresholds for a traffic impact study, the LA MTA Congestion Management Program says clearly in the following paragraph (CMP, 2004) `The geographic area examined in the Traffic impact Analysis (TiA) must include the following, at a minimum: • All CMP arterial monitoring intersections, including monitored freeway on- or off - ramp intersections, where the proposed project will add 50 or more trips during either the a.m. or p.m. weekday peak hours (of adjacent street traffic). • if CMP arterial segments are being analyzed rather than intersections (see / Section 8.3), the study area must include all segments where the proposed project will add 50 or more peak hour trips (total of both directions). Within the study area, the TiA must analyze at least one segment between monitored CMP intersections. Mainline freeway monitoring locations where the project will add 150 or more trips, in either direction, during either the a.m. or p.m. weekday peak hours. Caltrans must also be consulted through the Notice of Preparation (NOP) process to identify other specific locations to be analyzed on the state highway system. If the TIA identifies no facilities for study based on these criteria, no further traffic analysis is required. However, projects must still consider transit impacts (Section 8.8.4)." Also the guidelines of the Department of Public Works of Los Angeles County say "A traffic report must be prepared by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer. A traffic report is generally needed if a project generates over 500 trips per day or where other possible adverse impacts as discussed in the Analysis and Impact Section (see page 4) of these Guidelines are identified." As the proposed badminton sports club only generates 278 daily trips, less than 500 Transpoly Consulting Inc. � Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Tn'p Generation Study trips per day as specified in the LA County's guidelines, this project does not need a traffic impact analysis report. Using the LA MTA guideline, this study also concludes that a traffic impact study is not required because the badminton sports club only generates 10 * 3 = 30 additional trips during PM peak hours, less than 50 trips set forth by LA MTA. Transpoly Consulting Inc. 20 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club Conclusions The City of Arcadia is evaluating a request proposed by WILLIAM CHAN & SCOTT CHAN LLC to innovate a warehouse building into a badminton sports club at the south side of the Lower Azusa Rd between the intersection of 1- 605 /1-ower Azusa Rd and the intersection of Roseglen St. /Lower Azusa Rd within the City of Arcadia. The parking study indicates that the badminton sports club has a total of 72 parking spaces, which is sufficient to meet the daily parking demand for members, employees, and visitors of the club. It is noted that the 72 parking spaces are not enough for the club to host tournaments and other important events. Additional parking spaces should be pursued before tournaments are planned. The club needs to get additional parking spaces from its neighbors (the AM Player and the Department of Weights and Measures of Los Angeles County (LA Weights and Measures)). The AM Player currently has 59 spaces, while the LA weights and Measures 75 spaces. The additional 134 spaces will be considered sufficient for the club's tournaments and other special events that are normally held during weekends. The PM peak hour trip generation study shows that the badminton sports club will generate additional 278 trips /daily and 30 trips /peak hours. Because the net traffic generated from the proposed site will be below the threshold set forth by the County of Los Angeles, it is suggested that the City does not need to have a traffic impact study for the project. Transpoly Consulting Inc. 21 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club References 2) Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).Trip Generation, Seventh Edition, 2003 3) Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).Parking Generation, 2004 Third Edition, 4) Traffic Impact Analysis Report Guidelines, Department of Public Works, Los Angeles County, 1997 Transpoly Consulting Inc. 22 Parking and Traffic Generation Study for the Proposed Badminton Club 1) Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Congestion Management Program, 2004. 0 a LXHIBIT E JAC �� �'; a @ j �� . wl � { Pi wl � { a 2 A f a", Ngi ` 4 5rr - NO ƒ ;\ % \ �\� ƒJ6 © \: \ � /G»2. %P -- B JR s wt lung . Lq IN \��> ! ��/ \\ \ `� \� � s wt lung . Lq IN \��> ! ��/ \\ §§ \ .| \ t � � � � /m■ &% ! \ |G ��� � � \\ � � . \ � \ \ I --- - ■ � { /��| \ ){ q iaaow3'd wnisvNwAE) IAI No � s: j' � � .. � � r,7 I I 7 � ISI 'i Q M16 n'eORVy P" °^n'�9EUI 1300W3N wnTSVNWlJ a _ _ 6 II m; a 2 a 0 0 i 0 U W H Z Z i 1 a. M16 n'eORVy P" °^n'�9EUI 1300W3N wnTSVNWlJ a _ _ 6 II m; a 2 a 0 0 i 0 U W H Z Z 2 eA -Pf 4 101187 August 21, 2007 Mr. Steven Lee City of Arcadia Planning Department 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Dear Mr. Lee, AUG 2 2 1007 PLANNING SERX We are the Lower Azusa Property Owners Association located at 12318, 12328 Lower Azusa. It has come to our attention owners @ 12336 intend to turn the building in question into a Badminton Club that this proposed change creates a number of issues and concerns for us. Safety — The most important issue is to guarantee the safety of all employees and staff of each Association Member Business. That includes, the safety of all property, automobiles, buildings, landscaping and security fencing. The increase in traffic therefore, during the hours of 7 AM to Midnight 7 days a week will be astronomical. Concern for the safety of employees who walk at their breaks or drive to go somewhere. There is an increased chance for accidents with both automobiles and Pedestrians. Because of the late hours safety concern for People due to the traffic in dark & hidden places for both potential assaults, theft, vandalism and property damage. To insure continued safety in all r Association Members require: egards 1. Security cameras to be installed as necessary on All Star and MSC. 2. Security gates /fencing to be installed or modified where necessary to avoid potential loitering or illegal parking on private property on All Star and MSC. 3. A Private security officer during all hours of operations. 4. Additional lighting will need to be added where necessary. 5. Limit on the hours of operation to 7 AM to Midnight unless agreed to in writing by ALL Association Members. 6. Limit Access to the Club for Customers and Construction to the front entrance ONLY. Do not use side doors as exits for normal daily operations. Parking — Although the LA County Department of Weights and Measures has agreed to allow their parking to be used as overflow, All Star Fire and Miracle Sealants have not. Members do not feel there is sufficient parking available for Club Members without affecting their employee, vendors and customers. 1. All Star Fire and MSC do not want, under any circumstances, at any time, on any day, their Parking Spaces to be used by NON business EXHIBIT F specific customers i.e.: All Star Fire & MSC Parking Spaces are for their customers ONLY, No Club Customers at any time. 2• Proper signage must be placed in agreed places directing and confirming where badminton customers can and cannot park. Insuring they do not infringe on other members. 3. Curbs must be painted indicating proper parking for tenants. 4. Directional signage or fencing must be installed to keep excess parking customers from trampling Owners Association landscaping crossing to get to Badminton Club. 5. Appropriate written notices must be posted and handed to ALL badminton customers outlining what parking is legal and what is not. These must be agreed to be placed in all Members sign in Packets, throughout the facility. 6• Reasonable insurance must be obtained to cover prospective damage and personal injury outside premises. In addition All Star Fire and MSC must be added as "additional insured" on all Club Insurance policies. Traffic - Obviously with increased traffic comes potential for increased Property damage, waste, trash and general wear and tear of the entire area. 1. Memberships should be limited to a agreed upon cap and not unlimited. 2. There must be complete clean up, trash and yard maintenance due to increase related to traffic, damage, trash and people. Association would expect this entire area clean up would be required twice per week or more, as necessary. 3. No pets allowed. The Members Association, All Star Fire and Miracle Sealants Company appeal Resolution #1762 and Application # CUP 06 -16 and request the previous mentioned changes and additions be required by the Planning Commission. �Best Regards, Albert P. Salvo President Lower Azusa Property Owners Association 1231& Lower Azusa Rd Arcadia, CA 91006 Application # CUP 06 -16 Resolution # 1762 UNITE CUSTOMHOUSE BROKERS, INC. August 28, 2007 The Honorable Mickey Segal Mayor, City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Dr. P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA. 91066 REF APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 06-16. ISSUE WHETHER THE APPEAL BY THE LOWER AZUSA PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION SHOULD BE DENIED. Dear Mayor Mickey Segal: On behalf of our clients, Mak's Family, LLC. (MAKS), and Arcadia Badminton Club, (BADMINTON), we respectfully request The City of Arcadia's Office of Mayor Segal and the City Council to review, intervene, and deny the Lower Azusa Property Owners Association's, (LAPOA), appeal of the Arcadia City Planning Commission's, (ACPC), decision to adopt Resolution No. 1762, dated, 08 -14 -2007, granting Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 to BADMINTON. BACKGROUND The landlord, Mak's Family, LLC. (MAKS), has owned the 12336 Lower Azusa Rd. property since 2003 and is currently leasing the property to the tenant, Arcadia Badminton Club, (BADMINTON). The tenant, Arcadia Badminton Club, (BADMINTON), is owned by William Chan and Scott Chen. William Chan and Scott Chen are the applicants for the Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16. William Chan and his siblings were badminton champions in Asia. They wish to share their passion for badminton with the City of Arcadia. BADMINTON has contracted with MAKS, to convert the 12336 Lower Azusa Rd's 36,283 square foot warehouse facility into a badminton club. BADMINTON has already begun to pay USD$ 25,000.00 / Month to lease the MAKS property. (EXHIBITA). The five property owners located in the Lower Azusa Business Park are as follows AM Player 12338 Lower Azusa Rd. MAKS 12336 Lower Azusa Rd. EXHIBIT G 2 September 7, 2007 LA Dept. of Weight and Measures 12300 Lower Azusa Rd. & at All Star Fire 12310 Lower Azusa Rd. Miracle Sealants Company 12328 Lower Azusa Rd. (EXHIBIT B). p y 12318 Lower Azusa Rd. The appellant, Lower Azusa Property Owners Association, ( LAPOA), is comprised of two of the five Lower Azusa Business Park property owners, namely, Member 1 : All Star Fire located at 12328 Lower Azusa Rd. Member 2: Miracle Sealants located at 12318 LowerAzusa Rd. LAPOA has never invited the LA Dept. of Weight and Measures, MAKS, AM Player Property owners, nor their tenants to join its membership roster nor contacted any of them to vote or to participate in any 1APOA events. LAPOAis appealing Resolution No. 1762. LAPOA's is imposing further demands and conditions upon BADMINTON which is causing financial stress, economic hardship, and delaying the opening of BADMINTON's business. FACTS 07 - 242007 BADMINTON requested a Conditional Use Permit, CUP 06-16, (PERMIT), and a Parking Modification to allow the conversion of the MAKS 12336 Lower Azusa Rd Property into a badminton club. No floor space was to be added. Based on the Arcadia City Planning Commission's, (ACPC), staff report and William Chan and Scoff Chen's agreement to the conditions of approval for the project, Commissioner Beranek moved and seconded by Commissioner Parrille to approve BADMINTON's Conditional Use Permit, CUP 06 -16. "MINUTES ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m., in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive, with Chairman Baderian presiding. OTHERS ATTENDING Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg Senior Planner Lisa Flores Associate Planner Tom Li Assistant Planner Steven Lee Senior Administrative Assistant Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS -3— Scptcm6C: 7, 3007 Mr. Lee distributed a copy of an email message from Ms. Jill Hopper regarding Agenda Item 1, CUP 06-16. PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 06 -16 12336 Lower Azusa Road William Chan and Scott Chan The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and a Parking Modification to allow the conversion of an existing 36,283 square -foot warehouse facility into a badminton club. No floor space will be added to the existing building. Assistant Planner Steven Lee presented the staff report. Commissioner Parrille asked if events other than tournaments would be permitted at this location and, if so, wouldn't those events require more parking. Mr. Lee said that other types of events were not prohibited and Mr. Kruckeberg suggested that a condition of approval could be added prohibiting events other than tournaments. Commissioner Beranek asked if the city's new parking enforcement contractor would oversee parking at the site or would there be too much confusion as to whom to ticket. Mr. Kruckeberg said that the parking spaces are not currently designated for each particular business so we would rely on existing parking enforcement efforts to enforce the covenants. The public hearing was opened. Applicants William Chan, 2875 Westburn Place, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, and Scott Cher., 1301 Bentley Court, West Covina, CA 91791, described the benefits of badminton. They said they want to create a first class club and, if successful, it will be the largest in North America. Commissioner Beranek asked the applicants if they had read the staff report and conditions of approval for the project and if they were in agreement with the conditions. Mr. Chan replied that they had. Commissioner Parrille asked if the applicants planned to hold other social events at this location and Mr. Chen assured him that they would only hold badminton tournaments. Chairman Baderian told Mr. Chan that the letter distributed to the Commissioners at the beginning of the meeting was from a neighbor of the proposed badminton club who claimed that he had made no effort to contact the nearby property owners regarding parking. Mr. Chan said that he was able to contact only two of the four property owners. Commissioner Baerg noted that ping pong tables were mentioned in the presentation and asked if there were plans for ping pong tables at the badminton club. Mr. Chan said that originally ping pong tables were included in the proposal but they were eliminated because they would have required more parking. PC MLlvmis 07 -2447 Page 3 Mr. Dwight Russell, 1348 N. Stanford Way, Upland, CA 91786, said that he feels the badminton club would be a great asset to the community because it would provide a -4- Seprembcr 7, 2007 friendly, healthy, nurturing atmosphere for families. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to close the Public hearing. Without objection public hearing was closed. Commissioner Beranek said that he supports this community, project because it is a good asset for the Commissioner Parrille said that since no other social events will be held to impact Parking the badminton club would be a good use of the property. Commissioner Beranek said he would like to more clearly define the parking plan for the club. Mr. Kruckeberg suggested adding a condition requiring the applicant to pay for restrictive signs or stenciling of parking spaces as determined by the City Engineer. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to approve Conditional Use Permit 06 -16 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report with the added condition regarding parking. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period after adoption of the Resolution which will be ZJOURNMENT 8:39 p.m. A /Jason Kruckeberg Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commi 08- 142007 "ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday August 14, 2007, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers CONSENT ITEMS 8. RESOLUTION NO. 1762 A Resolution of the .Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California. approving Conditional Use Permit application No. CUP 06 -16 to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a Badminton Club, and the corresponding Parking Modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road. Adopted, 4 -1 There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. -5— September 7, 2007 Appeals are to be filed by August 22. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt ADJOURNMENT See minutes 8:3S p.m. 08 -22 -2007 LAPOA filed its appeal against adopting ACPC Resolution No, 1762. In LAPOA's last minute appeal of Resolution No. 1762, received on 08 -22 -2007, LAPOA requested further conditions and changes to BADMINTION's Conditional Use Permit application, CUP 06 -16, (PERMIT), In addition to ACPC's staff report and conditions of approval for the project. (EXHIBIT C). 08 -28 -2007 The MAKS and BADMINTON respond to LAPOA's safety concerns and requirements: INSTALL SECURITY CAMERAS. Year 2006, LAPOA Member 1, All Star Fire's property was burglarized. All Star Fire provided the City of Arcadia Police Department with the images from the MAKS outside security and surveillance cameras surrounding the perimeter of the MAKS 12336 Lower Azusa Rd. property. ACTION : Surveillance and security cameras have been and are already installed and In place. INSTALL SECURITY GATES AND FENCES. Year 2003, MAKS built and paid for a security gate which protects the MAKS property as well as LAPOA Member 2, Miracle Sealants Company, (MSC), property from transients and deters loitering. Miracle Sealants Company has never offered to reimburse nor share the costs of the common security gate and fence which secures both MAKS and MSC common thoroughfare. ACTION : Security gate and fence have been and are already installed and in place. HIRE A PRIVATE SECURITY GUARD. BADMINTON intends to hire a private security guard to be on duty Monday— Friday. Hours 6:00 PM to midnight. Weekends All day. There is no need to hire a private security guard 24(7 because BADMINTON's members will usually use the facility after work, Monday — Friday and on weekends. - 6- Sept=bc 7, 2007 ACTION: A private security guard will be hired when BADMINTION commences business. BADMINTON will add more security guard services if it is necessary. ADD LIGHTING. BADMINTON intends to add lights where necessary in order to secure all of the five Lower Azusa Business Park property, (12338, 12336, 12300,12310, 12328, 12318), owners, tenants, and their guests. ACTION : Additional lighting will be added around the perimeter of the five properties to secure the properties, to deter theft and crime, and to increase the safety of the property owners, tenants, their employees, and their guests. BUSINESS HOURS. BADMINTON's hours of operation will be from 7:00 AM to midnight. ACTION: BADMINTON members will usually use the facility after work, Monday— Friday and on weekends. In order for BADMINTON's business to succeed, BADMINTON must accommodate member's schedules. LIMIT BADMINTON MEMBERSHIP. ACTION: LAPOA's request, condition, and requirement to limit BADMINTON's membership roster is unreasonable, unfair, unjust, and un- American. BADMINTON is a business entity entitled to earning a reasonable, fair, just, and honest living. Just as BADMINTON cannot require LAPOA's two members, All Star Fire and Miracle Sealants Company to limit their business volume and their customer base, we believe that LAPOA's requirement to limit BADMINTON's membership roster would hinder BADMINTON's business, Arcadia's business tax revenue stream, and deprive Arcadia's students a healthy physical education and athletic activity. ACCESS and EXITS BADMINTON's entrance and exit are through the front door. ACTION: BADMINTON intends to adhere strictly and comply with all of the City of Arcadia Fire Marshall's fire escape plans and requirements. PARKING All Star Fire customers frequently park their big red fire trucks along the north corridor of the MAKS property. Due to their large size, the fire trucks have obstructed the view of traffic entering and exiting the thoroughfare between All Star Fire property -7— Sept=bcr 7, 2007 and the MAKS property. All Star Fire is allotted 29 parking spaces. They have never asked the MAKS property owners for permission to park and to use the MAKS 24 parking spaces along the MAKS 12336 Lower Azusa Rd's property north corridor. Yet, All Star Fire and their customers frequently park in the MAKS north corridor parking spaces without paying rent and without MAKS permission. Surveillance images of All Star Fire's customers unauthorized use of MAKS parking spaces will be provided upon request. Miracle Sealants Company, (MSC), is allotted 48 parking spaces. The Bekins Moving Company is one of the tenants leasing the MSC property. Bekins trailers are big 53' long trailers used for moving goods. Bekins trailers frequently park their 53' trailers alongside the west corridor of the MAKS property. Neither MSC nor Bekins has paid rent nor asked the MAKS for permission to park on the MAKS property and in the MAKS allotted parking spaces. Surveillance images of MSC's tenants, Bekins Company, unauthorized use of MAKS parking spaces and property will be provided upon request. As a good neighbor gesture, the MAKS property owners have never denied, complained, nor begrudged All Star Fire and Miracle Sealants Company the use and privileges of using the MAKS unused extra parking spaces. LA Dept. of Weight and Measures property is allotted in excess of 75 parking spaces. AM Player property is allotted 59 parking spaces. BADMINTON has received both the LA Dept. of Weight and Measures and AM Player's permission to use their city zoned and allotted parking spaces after 6:30 PM, weekends, and for tournaments. (EXHIBIT D). MAKS property is allotted 68 parking spaces. ACPC approved BADMINTON's 17 badminton courts. Each badminton court will have a minimum of 2 players. Maximum of 4 players. ACPC requires 3.6 parking spaces / badminton court. At full capacity, 3.6 parking spaces X 17 badminton courts = 61.2 parking spaces. At full capacity, BADMINTON's required 61.2 parking spaces are covered by the MAKS 68 city zoned and allotted parking spaces. • AM Player's 59 parking spaces; and • LA Dept. of Weight and Measure's 75 parking spaces: and • MAKS 68 parking spaces; -8— September 7, 200 7 A grand total of 202 parking spaces is more than enough and exceeds BADMINTON's parking requirements at full capacity. ACTION: BADMINTON will place signs around the perimeter of the Lower Azusa Business Park notifying BADMINTON members to park only in BADMINTON designated parking spaces. It will also have signs in the badminton facility notifying its members to park only in BADMINTON designated parking spaces. "As per 08 -14 -2007 minutes, Mr. Kruckeberg suggested adding a condition requiring the applicant to pay for restrictive signs or stenciling of parking spaces as determined by the City Engineer." INSURANCE The MAKS property is valued over USD $ 6,000,000. Its property insurance covers property, building, casualty, theft, fire damages and guests. BADMINTON's business insurance covers casualty, theft, fire, and guests. TRAFFIC BADMINTON has already contracted for trash clean up, gardening, and maintenance services. No pets will be allowed on the premise nor in the BADMINTON club facilities. In addition we believe that the MAKS and BADMINTON have done their best to adhere, to comply, to abide, and to satisfy the ACPC and the other four property owner's concerns, conditions, and requirements for the Conditional Use Permit application, CUP 06 -16. As a good neighbor gesture and to foster better understanding of BADMINTON's business, BADMINTON invited, reached out, and contacted All Star Fire and Miracle Sealants Company to inspect BADMINTON's facility and to make suggestions. LAPOA did not respond to BADMINTON's good will and friendly gesture. BADMINTON's owners have invested more than USD$ 250,000.00 in converting the 12336 Lower Azusa Rd. property to meet, to satisfy, and to comply with the ACPC's building codes and planning commission's regulations. • We believe that the BADMINTON club, in addition to the MAKS property tax, will generate a good revenue stream for the City of Arcadia ; • We believe that the BADMINTON club will help cultivate, enhance, and foster better understanding of other cultures through sports activities ; • We believe that the BADMINTON club will increase better health and fitness in the community; • We believe that the BADMINTON club will benefitArcadia's school students; -9— September 7, 2007 We believe that the BADMINTON club will increase the City of Arcadia's visibility by encouraging more forward thinking enterprises such as BADMINTON to do business in Arcadia; We believe that the BADMINTON club will bring more sport and athletic talent to Arcadia because the BADMINTON club will be the biggest in North America; News media have already started their coverage of the Arcadia Badminton Club's arrival and debut. Yet, due to LAPOA's delay tactics and its appeal of Resolution No. 1762, BADMINTON's opening has been delayed and pushed back further. (EXHIBIT E). As the Mayor of Arcadia and the President of Nigro, Karlin, Segal & Feldstein, you know very well the intricacies and rules for operating a profitable business. First and foremost, there must be a sales and marketing plan. Second, there must be sufficient and adequate financing to run the business. BADMINTON has satisfied both tenets of operating a profitable business. BADMINTON pays USD$ 25,000;00 / Month to lease 12336 Lower Azusa Rd. property. But, now due to the opening delays, BADMINTON's owners are hurting financially. There are no badminton tournaments going on at 12336 Lower Azusa Rd. There is no revenue being generated at 12336 Lower Azusa Rd. BADMINTON's delay in opening its courts is also causing the City of Arcadia to lose a good tax revenue stream. BADMINTON's delay in opening its courts is also denying Arcadia's school children the opportunity to team and to participate in a world class and Olympic sport. On behalf of MAKS Family, LLC. and Arcadia Badminton Club, we respectfully request Arcadia's Mayor Mickey Segal and the Arcadia City Council to intervene and help resolve the impasse caused by the Lower Azusa Property Owners Association's, (LAPOA), appeal of Arcadia's Resolution No. 1762 in granting BADMINTON's PERMIT. All of the exhibits and evidence presented sufficiently prove BADMINTON's cooperation, satisfaction, compliance, and qualification for the City of Arcadia's Conditional Use Permit CUP 06 -16. BADMINTON's financial investment in the conversion of 12336 Lower Azusa Rd. property is evidence of its intent to run a profitable and sound business. BADMINTON's financial investment in the conversion of 12336 Lower Azusa Rd. property is evidence of its intent to become an asset to the community. -10— September 7, 2007 BADMINTON intends to abide and to comply with all of the City of Arcadia's codes and regulations. But, as a smart businessman, you know that if the challenges and costs continue to hinder, hamper, and obstruct BADMINTON's business, BADMINTON may not be able to continue to survive financially and may be forced to seek a more business friendly and less antagonistic environment. Please advise whether we may meet with you next week before our 09 -18 -2007 scheduled Public Hearing before the Arcadia City Council. We would like to hear your suggestions and recommendations on how to properly, amicably, and expeditiously resolve this issue to satisfy all concerns. Thank You Very. -Much for your consideration on this matter I Sincerely, Linda Loule Vic re `dant Imports Pv01:6 United Customhouse Brokers, Inc. 540 E. Alondra Blvd. Gardena, CA. 90248 cc: May M, Mak, President, Mak's Family, LLC. Scott Chen, President, Arcadia Badminton Club. William Chan, Executive Director, Arcadia Badminton Club. attachments EXHIBITA EXHIBIT B EXHIBIT C EXHIBIT D EXHIBIT E 08- 24 -200T 02:16 Pis From -OWICA (LAX) 9epanmam of the Treasury US. Custom Service 19 CFR 141.32 UNITED CUSTOMHOUSE BROKERS, INC. Tel: (310) 988 -7000 Pax: (310) 988 -7001 ' • . 1113 ik T -300 P.001 /002 F -OS; Obeck appropriate box: ❑ ladividual ❑ paramndip on Sal MOWN ALL MEN THESE PRESMTS:Thai, MAK FAMILY LLC ( FLU: NAME OP PERSON, PARV=)UP,15- MRATION, M SIUM Fk6FWTbKSM A corporation doing business under the Slate of G4 — ot E doing business as having an office and place of bttsitrcss m 1301 BENTLEY hereby constitutes and appoints MM CUSTOMHOUSE specifically authorized to act for said corporation and to audforl As a Uve and lawfirl also? and attameyof the grantor named above to and In the mmS pCca sedated of 44 srsaw Simi nos doe mid in Cuionte Pam Ned, hid in ca other 40M m make Meer . sigti 0 «lore, a awwe many may. 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Wiling t IN WrMIESS WHIMEOF, the said MAY M. MAK Has caused tbom presents to be Settled and signed (Signature): Capacity: FRSSIDENT DPW&, MUST PE PREY., VA. C. &O.. 01"Cr s,TREASUkE?,6ASECRarARYI s is old pon any a 4 end filing of pmiem under h mid Farrar is or may be s k min acted or pafonred mid attorney thin power mrd mms my to be dine in the peissa and mft tarchy dulygivm la and i n in no ease Mvo ate of IN recd pl in We also Audaerire r or .Fat. 08/24/07 If you art ate imporsr of recd, payaaat an the broker win cal halievc you of th ailky for Consists dwiles ( dada, ram, m odor debt awed m canons) In tae even We ahaeYei irc not paid by tae broke. ThOW-ra, ff you pay be cbsckr C uat—c chnas may be paid with; separofc check payable m the "tidied Saul Customa service". MS orSSNNO '-'F8- I2- 773 (fhisn,mber is usdbyCaamaa for iNnd6uaaoa "one) Customs can aesip n namba If you do not have cam TBIS POWER OF ATTORNEY MUST BE SIGNED BY A CORPORATE OFFICER TO BE VALID is partnership, star said 'the Tsphmkn of) years 1)iram of Concern of s W our Gldghl Paylnam Tetma: levoimae are payable in full upon receipt. United Customhouse Brokers, Inc. reserves the right to requite freight and duty advances. Be advised that freight and duty are payable under the shipping got (41 well as goods Jost or not lust). Under rare circuitrsu ncos. your freight may be held at dta terminal until payment is racelvcd for charges made by dtird pardes, Signing This power of attorney acla owledges these teats and indicates your acceptance of the above terms. 08 -24 -2007 02:16pal Froa - =, PAx) UNITED CUSTOMHOUSE BROKERS, rNC. Tai: 010) 98&7000 Fax: (310) 988-7001 POWER OF ATTORNEY Depamndnl oftho Treasury U.S. Customs Sonia 19 CFR 1402 T -300 F 002/002 F -038 Check appropriate boa: a Individual a harmoruhlp ;R Corporation Q sole Proprietorship KNOWN ALL MEN THESE PRESENTS: That, ARCADIA BADMINTON CLUB tpaCCNAMEOPPaa90.4,rMTNmniur, CVaPaaATION, SOtaPROP1tETORSmP) A corporation doing ltuaincss under the State of C,L_ a doing 6usmms as raiidiug at having ano$tcatendplacaofpuaifieacaf 12336 .LOWER A2USA R ARCAD . hcraby ennStitlltes W appoints Ua47TED CUSTOMHOVSB EROY RS, INC. to act through its licensed officers or specifically authorized to act for raid corporation and lo authorl7t other customs bgrolm s to act as my agem. 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To sign, aal, tied delivar for and as the net of said gnanrany band ra goired by a rt'Sidnioa N co inaction with the tray a withdrawal of l+dlocec merchandise a mmbmidlae "ponce with or wlllim bandit of drawback a in comag6to wide dut entry, elaenaa, Igloos, mbillug or a ivigadm of any and as beach which My be moveyoea owned aeparoad by sags ranger, IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Bard and W And all bands which ma be wiunprily $van and amend under applicable lawn etaf regGWWL aoacipica's and ow : o's decimated pmvidad 1117 to section 483, TadR Act of 1930, sa emadac, w sendavitx in Connection with the entry of mechandise; TO d®i sod swear many deeamane and to perform arty let der may be ,aalgry or re4uhnd by law ce rsguluion in connection with the mitring, clCmhlg, lading. miedm of operation of try asssel ar other mCam of Caa owcd croperatad by said pennon, And gearmlly M Vantae a the ttlsteilidmgea in acid part say and all COO= tasircm, including makiag, Inning, and ("lint at prawts under uetpn 514 of the TadQ An of 1930, in which laid Vona, is or may be glogum red or incanted and which easy atonally be Untested ar paamand by the agmt and another, ghiog to said agent and tdtamey flu power and a ft* to do anyming who— requisite and ramsaq in be done in the P lawim u ally as add Planar cadd do if present and aaft bakby 111116ing and caofurning eg ihs desaid agent and atmmey shall b%vgbay do by vieme of that" ismatt; the "ch lwww of anernsy to rental. in tail fora and effect onto mean of rMadan in writing is duly give, to and rceivad by the Iron Intent" of Cueione, arch, pdtt aama rid. If ds data, of this power afsanroay is a pmmanfiip; the said puwa'hall in no cone bane antes, oref(M adertherspimd,rt of 3 years ltom the tau of ka tads, i the a110 of the Pon Dircctm of Connote of said port. we sign andatian rolling oimsty an ar:r alight tixweder ar Client. Has caused these Presents to be smtr Capacity: PRESIDENT Date 08/24/07 (1f CORP. MUST 9E fact, VI.. CAA., DIK=oa, TREASURRR OR SRCRarARY) If you ma the hapoder of recmid, payment to drc braka will not mlieve y ou of aeh8ity fa Cudem, dwi es Idlia, tww, or other debt owed m wsu me) in the ever rbc chvga ore no paid by the broker. Theiafom, if you pay be check. CUsmios eden ics may be paid with a stpante check Payable to date "United Saws Customs Service". IRS or SSN NO 96- 04543 4 M& murder umdby Cghtvme for idautdmdw p upoces) cosmue can assip a number if you m aac have al c, THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY MUST BE SIGNED BY A CORPORATE OFFICER TO BE VALID Paymem Tams: Invoices are payable in frill upon receipt. United Customhouse Brokers, line. reserves the right to require freight aM duty advances. Bc advised that frelglt end duty are payable under the shipping act (as wall as goods lost or not lost). Under are circumruencrs, your fseigbt may be held at the tornvnal urml payment is received for charges made by third patties. Signing this power of anomey acknowledges these terms and indicates your acceptance ofthe abovetemts. DO 11:45am From- OCGNCA (LAX) + T -421 P.001/001 F-2R5 WILLIAM H. CHAN ,e-r ilm LO 3] SCOTT 0. CHEN v02 827 { 72330 wwE:FI AZUSA .LL{ ARCADIA, CA 81008 nA:x 09 /(!1 / 07 5 pFAYTCTM MAX'S FAMILY LLC -- -- -�- --^— CC. ' TWENTY FIVE THODSAAD DOLLARS.ONLY ** F:GL�nFts Bs 5 3 .BAN G NAL OF VALLEY P RF,FFRRE,B PE610NA4 OFFICE 5 5l. VAUSY OWq AGIMMEBFA, CA 87501 Imo UNIT FOR SEPT 2007 .r +1:1 2 204 2 20 5E: 103 1 OL}2NI 45 2$ 2 P0' Aug 24 07 07:57a Hi-Qua Sports August 21, 2007 Mr. Steven Lee City of Arcadia Planning Department 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 Dear Mr. Lee, 626 -810 -5800 p,l lz r f * fall S7 :il% � 'jlils We are the Lower Azusa Property Owners Association located at 12318, 12328 Lower Azusa. it hasdonie taauratt2nrion'ot4il�rs b turn uilding in Question into a Badminton Club that this pro po �h change creates a number of issues and concerns for us. and Safety - The most important issue is to guarantee the safety of all employees staff of each Association Member Business. That includes, the safety of all Property, automobiles, buildings, landscaping and security fencing. The increase in traffic therefore, during the hours of 7 AM to Midnight 7 days a week Rill be astronomical. Concern for the safety of employees who walk drive to go somewhere. There is an increased chance for a at their breaks or ccidents with bosh automobiles and Pedestrians. Be cause of the late hours safety concern for People due to the traffic in dark & hidden places for both potential assaults, theft, vandalism and property damage. To insure continued safety in all regards Association Members require: L Security cameras to be installed as necessary on All Star and MSC. 2 • Security gates/fencing to be installed or modified *where necessary to avoid potential loitering or illegal parking on Star and MSC. private property on All 3• A Private security officer during all hours of oper t ons. 4. Additional lighting will need to be added where necessary. a 5. Limit on the hours of operation to 7 AM to Midnight unless agreed to in writing by ALL Association Members. 5• Limit Access to the Club for Customers and Construction to the front entrance ONLY. Do not use side doors as exits for normal daily operations. Parking - Although the LA County Department of Weights and Measures has agreed to allow their parking to be used as overflow, All Star Fire and Miracle Sealants have not. Members do not feel there is sufficient parking available for Club Members without affecting their employee, vendors and customers. All Star Fire and MSC do not want, under any circumstances, at any time, on any day, their Parking Spaces to be used by NON business Aug 24 07 07:57a Hi-Qua Sports 626- 810 -5800 p.2 specific customers i.e.: All Star Fire & MSC Parking Spaces are for their customers ONLY, No Club Customers at any time. 2. Proper signage must be placed in agreed places directing and confirming where badminton customers can and cannot park, Insuring they do riot infringe on other members. 3. Curbs must be painted indicating proper parking for tenants. 4. Directional signage or fencing must be installed to keep excess parking custo*.ners from trampling Owners Association landscaping crossing to get to Badminton Club. 5. Appropriate written notices must be posted and handed to ALL badminton customers outlining what parking is legal and what is not. These must be agreed to be placed in all Members sign in Packets, throughout the facility. 6. Reasonable insurance must be obtained to cover prospective damage and personal injury outside premises. In addition All Star Fire and MSC must be added as `additional insured" on all Club Insurance policies. Traffic - Obviously with increased traffic comes potential for increased property damage, waste, trash and general wear and tear of the entire area. I. Memberships should be limited to a agreed upon cap and not unlimited. 2. There must be complete clean up, trash and yard maintenance due to increase related to traffic, damage, trash and people. Association would expect this entire area clean up would be required twice per week or more, as necessary. 3. No pets allowed. The Members Association, All Star Fire and Miracle Sealants Company appeal Resolution #1762 and Application # CLIP O6 -1.6 and request the previous mentioned changes and additions be required by the Planning Commission. BBes�t' Regards, Albert P. 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EXCEPT AN UNDIVIDED 75 PERCENT OF ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER SAID LAND, WITH RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS NECESSARY FOR THE MINING AND REMOVAL OF SAME, AS RESERVED BY MARTIN WUNDERLICH, E. MURIELLE WUNDERLICH, GEORGE P. LEONARD AND WILMA LEONARD, BY DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 4, 1955 AS INSTRUMENT NO, 470 IN BOOK 46821 PAGE 149 OFFICIAL RECORDS. Parcel 2 : PARCEL 1 OF PARCEL MAP 25314, IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AS PER MAP FILED IN BOOK 289, PAGES 34 AND 35 OF PARCEL MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY. EXCEPT AN UNDIVDED 75 PERCENT OF ALL OIL, GAS AND OTHER HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER SAID LAND, WITH RIGHT OF INGRESS AND EGRESS NECESSARY FOR THE MINING AND REMOVAL OF SAME, AS RESERVED BY MARTIN WUNDERLICH, E. MURIELLE WUNDERLICH, GEORGE P. LEONARD AND WILMA LEONARD, BY DEED RECORDED FEBRUARY 4, 1955 AS INSTRUMENT NO, 470 IN BOOK 46821, PAGE 149, OFFICIAL RECORDS, The City of Arcadia requires that the property described in Parcel 1 have parking to comply with City zoning requirements. It is intended by this Covenant and Agreement that the property described as Parcel 2 provides City of Arcadia required parking spaces for 12336 Lower Azusa Rd., Arcadia (Parcel 1). B. Arcadia Badminton Club, Inc. is the tenant of 12336 Lower Azusa Road, Arcadia. MAK'S is the landlord. Arcadia Badminton Club, Inc. conducts a badminton club business at the premises at 12336 Lower Azusa Road, Arcadia. C. Exhibit A describes the parking spaces on Parcel 2 and that are subject to this Covenant and Agreement that are to be utilized as the required parking for Arcadia Badminton Club, Inc., the tenant of 12336 Lower Azusa Road, Arcadia, California. D. All of the property described in these Recitals is contiguous to public land and it is intended that this Covenant and Agreement benefit that public land. COVENANT AND AGREEMENT 1. All Recitals are Incorporated by reference and are made a part of this agreement. 2. This Covenant and Agreement is for the benefit of City of Arcadia (Covenantee) and shall run with the land and be binding on the heirs, successors and assigns of the Covenantors. 3. This Covenant and Agreement is also for the benefit of the business conducted at 12336 Lower Azusa Road, Arcadia, to allow that business to use 12336 Lower Azusa Road as a badminton club complying with City of Arcadia zoning requirements. Violations of this Covenant and Agreement shall be proof that zoning requirements are not being complied with and the badminton club use of 12336 Lower Azusa Road, Arcadia shall no longer be permitted. 4. By means of this Covenant and Agreement, AM Player at 12338 Lower Azusa Road with 59 city zoned and allotted parking spaces, excluding the Reserved parking spaces, shall make available with best effort, upon timely request from the Arcadia Badminton Club, Inc., (BADMINTON), at 12336 Lower Azusa Road, during the hours of 6:30 pm to 12:00 midnight, Monday through Friday, and all day, Saturday and Sunday, certain designated AM Player city zoned and allotted parking spaces of those described in Exhibit A, which may be reserved, upon timely request from BADMINTON for BADMINTON's use for the hours of 8:30 pm to 12 :00 midnight, Monday through Friday, and all day Saturday and Sunday. S. In the event a permit to conduct a badminton club business at 12336 Lower Azusa Road terminates for any reason, the City of Arcadia agrees to release AM Player, Inc. from the obligations of this Covenant and Agreement and to execute any documents required to implement that release. COVENANTORS (AM Player) Date: — , 2007 Date: 2007 NAME: POSITION: ARCADIA BADMINTON CLUB, INC. Print name: William Chan COVENANTEE (C ty of Arcadia) Date: .2007 City Manager APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. On 2007, before me, the undersigned, a Notary Public in and for said County and-State, personally appeared of AM Player (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person(s) whose name(s) is /are subscribed to the within instrument and acknowledged to me that he/she /they executed the same in his/her/their authorized capacity(ies), and that by his/her /their signature(s) on the instrment the person(s), or the entity upon behalf of which the person(s) acted, executed the instrument. WITNESS my hand and official seal. Page I oi' 2 Badminton club to open in Arcadia By Patricia Jlayf Ho and Colleen O'Connor Staff Writers San Gabriel Valley Tribune • Photo Gallery: Badminton club ARCADIA - For about $40 a month, enthusiasts will soon be able to smash shuttlecocks and polish their strategies at a new 17- court badminton club In Arcadia that co -owner William Chan boasts will be the largest in North America. For Chan, the sport runs in his family His sister is Amy Chan, known as the badminton queen of Hong Kong, who has won medals at the Commonwealth Games and the Seoul Olympics when the sport was a demonstratlon event. A brother is also In the badminton business in Hong Kong, manufacturing equipment, he said. Chan anticipates at least 1,000 people will Immediately sign up to play at the facility, which will join three others badminton facilities in Callfomla - a testament to the sport's growing popularity. "People are concerned about their health," says his business partner, Scott Chen, who said he turned down an offer for the Property from figure- skater Michelle Kwan's dad to build an ice - skating rink at the Arcadia site on Lower Azusa Road. In the San Gabriel Valley and elsewhere, new Immigrants are reinvigorating the venerable sport of badminton, which had its heyday in the 19505 when it Moe the postwar wave of suburban backyard cool. More than 2 million people play regularly In the United States, according to a 2007 study by the Sporting Goods Manufacturing Association, That means more Americans engage in badminton than archery, Ice skating, racquetball, gymnastics, ice hockey and lacrosse. The numbers are rising as much as 8 percent a year, according to some surveys. The surge is fueled by a multicultural mix, led mostly by immigrants from Asia, where badminton Is a way of life. That makes its growth a natural in the San Gabriel Valley, which leads all of Los Angeles County in Asian population gains. Although badminton has "kind of declined a bit" since it was viewed as the sport of Hollywood stars in the. 1950s, Lee Calvert, secretary of the Southern California Badminton Association, said "the influx of Asians" Into the sport has made it "very, very much in demand." But the resurgence has also created a dearth of badminton courts in some parts of the country. There is also a general lack of understanding of how, exactly, the game is played. "People don't know what the (court) Imes are, and they don't understand where the net goes," says Kathy Zimmerman, a former national women's champion. "Then you're competing with basketball and volleyball, floor hockey and indoor lacrosse. People are fighting for gym time." Worse, badminton has something of an image problem. "Americans don't really see It as a serious sport," says Pavel Zelinksky, 17, who emigrated from Moscow and now runs a badminton club at hls high school in Boulder, Colo. Some say it's not even a sport, just a game. "The Image of badminton is something you play on July 4 at a ptcnlc," says Kevin Han of Colorado Springs, a native of China who has competed on the U.S. Olympic badminton team. "You have a hot dog in one hand, a beer in another, and you play some badminton." In reality, badminton is an aerobic challenge that demands more snap and stamina than the other racket sports, Calvert said. "You need the whole athletic package to play," says Han. "Endurance, speed, agility and the power of using your body to Jump http: i/ wtaw, sgvtribune. cem/ portlet/articlelhtml/fragmentsl print_ articte .,jsp ?articleld = 67879.9.., 9/4/2007 Page 2 of'2 i up and smash the shuttlecock at speeds of more than 200 miles per hour." One study that compared tennis with badminton showed badminton players competed in matches for half the time but ran twice as far and hit twice as many shots. An average two -game match is the equivalent of running a mile. Bob Cook, president of the Pasadena Badminton Club, has seen first -hand how the sport has been revived locally. In 1987, when the club lost its facilities, only 20 percent of its members were Asian. The club eventually folded into the San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club, based in El Monte, and now has 13 courts and more than 1,100 members. "When we closed down the club In Pasadena, Asians were just starting to come in. Now I would say, at least 90 percent, Probably close to 98 percent (of members) are Asian," said Cook. pa (ticla:h0 @sgv_n,com (626) 578 -6300, Ext. 4586 Cbs_ a wndoW Send To Printer hnp 9/4/2007 RESOLUTION NO. 1762 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 06 -16 TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE FACILITY INTO A BADMINTON CLUB, AND THE CORRESPONDING PARKING MODIFICATION, AT 12336 LOWER AZUSA ROAD. WHEREAS, on December 7, 2006, a Conditional Use Permit application was filed by William Chan and Scott Chan to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a badminton club, along with a corresponding parking modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road (Development Services Department Case No. CUP 06 -16); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ( "CEQA "), and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 06- 16 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 24, 2007, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report dated July 24, 2007 is true and correct. -1- R esolutioEXFMB I T H SECTION 2. This Commission finds: A. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit would not be detrime t I to the public health and welfare, or injurious to the property and improvements in the zone or vicinity because the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses and is an appropriate use for the subject site. B. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. C. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, loading, landscaping, parking, and other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code. 0. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. E. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because the land use and zoning are consistent with the General Plan. F. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. SECTION 3 That for the foregoing reasons this Commission approves Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 to allow the conversion of an -2- Resolution No. 1762 existing warehouse facility into a badminton club, and the corresponding parking modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road, upon the following conditions: 1. The approval of CUP 06 -16 includes a parking modification of 72 spaces in lieu of 789 spaces. This modification is approved only for the specific combination of uses approved by CUP 06 -16 and not for the building and /or site in general. 2. The hours of the badminton club shall not exceed 7:00 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. 3. The applicant shall provide appropriate signage to identify the parking areas that are off - limits to club patrons and employees. Said signage shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The applicant shall monitor the premises to ensure that club patrons and employees do not park on adjacent properties. 4. A parking agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, shall be recorded prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The parking agreement shall indicate the following: a. The proposed badminton club shall have access to and use of all 59 parking spaces at 12338 Lower Azusa Road (d.b.a. AM Player) all day on Saturday and Sunday, and from 6:30 p.m, to midnight Monday through Friday; and b. In the event of a weekend tournament, the proposed badminton club shall have access to and use of all 75 parking spaces reserved for the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures, or another neighboring business with the same or greater number of parking spaces. -3- Resolution No. 1762 0 5• Training classes shall not occur after 6:00 p.m., and shall have a maximum of 12 students per class. No more than two (2) classes shall be held per hour. 6. The number of club and league tournaments shall not exceed four (4) per calendar year. The tournaments shall only occur on Saturdays and Sundays. Prior to any tournament, the applicant shall acquire use of at least 75 additional parking spaces belonging to the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures or another neighboring business for use during the tournament, as set forth in Condition 4.b. above. 7 • The mezzanine level shall be off - limits to the public and shall not be expanded upon or altered beyond the approved floor plan. $• A separate sign design review application shall be submitted for all new signs on the premises. g• After daylight hours, entry to the location shall be controlled electronically by access card or from the reception desk. 10. The film/tinting on the ground floor windows on the north and west elevations shall be removed; 11. 12. building. 13. All existing exterior sprinkler post indicating valves shall be supervised by the fire alarm system. Lighting shall be installed on all exterior elevations. CCTV/Video recording devices shall be installed on all sides of the -4- Resolution No. 1762 14. The fire alarm system shall be extended into the badminton area with horn /strobes. 15. Emergency lighting shall be provided for the entire badminton area. 16. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, restrooms, occupancy limits, building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, landscaping, parking and transportation provisions, water supply and water facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and NPDES measures shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall, Police Chief, Public Works Services Director and Development Services Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction and tenant improvement plans submitted for plan check review and approval. 17. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own -5- Resolution No. 1762 attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 18• Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 06 -16 shall be grounds for immediate suspension and /or revocation of any approvals, which shall result in suspension of construction and /or the operation of the badminton club. 19. Approval of CUP 06 -16 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval, and that all conditions of approval shall be satisfied prior to final inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the badminton club. SECTION 4. The decision and findings contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of July 24, 2007 to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 06 -16 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu, Parrille NOES: None SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Resolution No. 1762 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on August 14, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu, Parrille NOES: None -6- Resolution No. 1762 C Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commisai n City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: p7c U. Stephen P. Deutsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia -7- Resolution No. 1762 e ;;t'i <o's5• � ��N� STAFF REPORT Development Services Department July 24, 2007 TO: Arcadia Planning Commission FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator By: Steven Lee, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 to convert an existing 36 , 2 83- square -foot warehouse into a badminton club (d.b.a. Arcadia Badminton Club) SUMMARY Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 proposes to convert an existing 36 , 2 83- square -foot warehouse facility into a badminton club. The Development Services Department is recommending approval, subject to the conditions listed in this report. GENERAL INFORMATION Applicant: William Chan and Scott Chan Location: 12336 Lower Azusa Road Request: A Conditional Use Permit to operate a badminton club in an existing warehouse facility, and a parking modification of 72 spaces in lieu of 789 spaces. Site Area: Approximately 68,710.76 square feet (1.58 acres) Frontages: None CUP 06 -16 July2 HIBIT Existing Land Use: The subject site is part of an industrial park that is comprised of five separate properties, each developed with a warehouse facility. The four other warehouses are occupied by the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures, a moving and storage company, a golf apparel importer and distributor, and a company that sells and distributes fire - fighting equipment. Zoning: M -1, Planned Industrial District General Plan Designation: Industrial Surrounding Land Uses & Zoning: North: Industrial warehouse, zoned M -1 South: Industrial warehouse, zoned M -1 East: San Gabriel River and the City of Irwindale West: Industrial warehouse, zoned M -1 BACKGROUND The subject building is currently being used as a warehousing facility for a shipping company. The property is part of a five - parcel industrial park that was developed in 2000. Prior to the development of the industrial park, the site was a landfill. In November 1998, the Planning Commission approved a Zone Change (Z 98 -003) to change the zoning from M -2, Heavy Manufacturing Zone, to M -1, Planned Industrial District. Also in 1998, a Tentative Parcel Map was approved to subdivide the land into five lots (TPM 98 -020). PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS This Conditional Use Permit will allow the conversion of an existing warehouse into a badminton club (d.b.a. Arcadia Badminton Club). Per AMC Section 9275.1.49.2, health clubs are permitted in CPD -1, C -1, or any less restrictive commercial or industrial zone with a Conditional Use Permit. The existing warehouse is approximately 36,283 square feet, which includes a 4,1237square- foot mezzanine level and 32,160 square feet of ground floor space. The ground floor of the warehouse will be remodeled to include 17 Olympic -size badminton courts, restroom facilities, a snack shop and pro shop, two conference rooms, a reception area, and employee offices. The mezzanine level will not be remodeled and would remain off- limits to the public. It will include a computer CUP 06 -16 July 24, 2007 Page 2 server room and general storage space. The applicant is not proposing any exterior alterations to the structure with the exception of signage. Business Plan The badminton club will have 11 full -time employees that will work on the Premises. The proposed hours of operation are 7:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. Like most health clubs and gyms, the proposed club will be membership - based, with a standard adult membership fee of $38 per month. Non - members will be charged $8 per visit, plus an hourly rate depending on the time of day. The applicant intends to reserve 8 courts for members and 9 courts for non- members. (For a complete fee schedule, refer to pages 5 and 8 of the Parking and Traffic Generation Study). In addition, the club will offer training classes and occasionally host open tournaments. The training classes will be geared towards individuals under the age of 18, and will have around 12 students each. The classes will occur on weekdays, between the hours of 3:00 P.M. and 6:00 P.m., with a maximum of two (2) classes per hour. Since the proposed training classes will not coincide with the anticipated peak hours of 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m, training class schedule i staff believes the proposed s acceptable, but should not exceed two (2) classes per hour with a maximum of 12 students. The tournaments, on the other hand, will occur only on the weekends. Two types Of tournaments will take place: club tournaments, which will only be open to club members, and league tournaments, which will include badminton players from throughout the state. Both types of tournaments will result in a large influx of players and spectators at the club —the applicant has estimated that the average tournament would have around 180 to 190 attendees. However, since most of the other businesses in the industrial park are closed on Saturdays and Sundays, staff feels that the hosting of occasional tournaments is a reasonable request. In a previous Conditional Use Pen the Planning Commission approved a gymnastics training facility at 900 S. Santa Anita Ave., subject to the condition that no more than four (4) competitions could occur each calendar year. Therefore, for the sake of consistency, staff is recommending that the same condition be applied to this project with regard to the club and league tournaments. Parking and T s The subject property currently has 69 on -site parng Parking layout was approved in 2000 when the industr al paarkewas developed, and .fully complies with the City's current parking regulations in terms of striping, layout, and stall dimensions. The badminton club will utilize all 69 existing spaces. The applicant is also proposing to create three new spaces for employees and a trash enclosure within the existing loading dock area. CUP 06 -16 July 24, 2007 Page 3 Therefore, a total of 72 parking spaces, including 3 handicap spaces, will be provided. The City's parking regulations do not have a parking ratio specifically for badminton clubs. The most similar use is "Health Clubs, Fitness Centers," which has a parking ratio of 1 space per 35 square feet of gross floor area in all workout areas. Based on this requirement, staff has estimated that the proposed use would require approximately 789 parking spaces, resulting in a parking deficiency of 717 spaces. Therefore, a parking modification of 72 spaces in lieu of 789 spaces is necessary as part of this Conditional Use Permit. Due to the unique nature of a badminton club, staff believes a parking modification request is justified. Unlike a typical health club where workout areas can hold a large volume of patrons, a badminton club has a limited capacity since a maximum of four individuals can play on one badminton court. In order to better assess the demand for parking that the proposed use would generate, staff requested that a professional parking study be provided. The attached parking and traffic study, prepared by Transpoly Consulting, Inc., suggests that the 72 parking spaces are adequate for the proposed use. In the study, Transpoly uses the Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE's) Parking Generation' Third Edition, and the parking ratio of 3.56 spaces per court for racquet/tennis clubs, in order to determine that 61 parking spaces are needed to serve the 17 badminton courts. Since ITE does not have a specific parking rate for badminton clubs, and given the similar nature of badminton, racquetball, and tennis, staff concurs with this approach. The remaining 11 spaces would be reserved for the 11 employees of the club. The parking study also notes, however, that in some instances the 72 parking spaces may not be adequate to serve the higher volume of patrons during some peak p.m. hours, on weekends, and during tournaments. Therefore, the applicant has entered into an agreement with a neighboring business, AM Player Inc., a golf apparel distributor at 12338 Lower Azusa Road, to use their 59 parking spaces from 6:30 p.m. to midnight on weekdays and all day on weekends. Therefore, a total of 131 parking spaces will be available on weekends and weeknights. Since AM Players is closed during those hours and on the weekends, staff does not foresee a potential parking conflict. In order to serve the larger crowds expected at tournaments, which would occur no more than four (4) times per year, the applicant intends to obtain use of the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures' 75 parking spaces. Therefore, parking availability at the site would be as follows: • Off -peak hours: 72 spaces • Peak hours and weekends: 131 spaces • Tournament days: 206 spaces CUP 06 -16 July 24, 2007 Page 4 The Engineering Department has reviewed the proposed parking plan and feel. that 72 parking spaces, plus the additional g r properties, should be adequate to meet the needs of proposed neighboring ed club. As a condition of approval of this Conditional Use Permit, the applicant would be required to provide formal parking covenants in a form approved by the City Attorney from both AM Player and the Department of Weights and Measures, and have them recorded with the Los Angeles County Recorder. In terms of traffic, the City Engineer required a preliminary traffic study to be conducted since the number of trips generated by a health club is significantly higher than the trips generated by a warehouse. The preliminary study indicates that the existing warehouse generates approximately 180 trips per day, while the Proposed badminton club would generate approximately resulting in a net increase of 278 daily trips and 30 peak h u5 8 trips. s Since ae City of Arcadia does not have threshold guidelines for traffic impact studies, the study references the thresholds used by Los Angeles County Public Works and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). Those thresholds only require a detailed traffic report if the proposed project generates over 500 trips per day or 50 or more trips during peak hours. Therefore, the study concludes that a detailed traffic impact study is not required. The City's Traffic Engineer has reviewed the traffic analysis and is in agreement with the preliminary study's findings. San Gabriel Valle Badminton Club Currently, the only other badminton club in the area is the San Gabriel Valley Badminton Club (SGVBC) in the City of El Monte. The SGVBC is also housed in a warehouse in a predominantly industrial area, and has 13 badminton courts and is open 24 hours a day. The site contains approximately 114 parking spaces which are shared between five tenants. At staffs request, the applicant has kindly provided the following parking survey for the SGVBC: SGVBC Survey of Occupied Parking Spaces (Out of 114 Total Spaces) Time 7/8/07 719/07 Sun 7/10/07 7/11/07 7/12/07 7113/07 7/14/07 Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri at 3 -5 p.m. 65 43 45 46 43 50 70 7 -8 p.m. 50 57 60 62 66 69 70 As shown above, out of 114 parking spaces available, n were occupied at any time during o more than 70 spaces the survey, even during peak p.m. hours and CUP 06 -16 July 24, 2007 Page 5 on weekends. Furthermore, it is likely that some of those parking spaces were occupied by patrons of other businesses at the site. Just for comparison, however, staff applied the ratio of 70 spaces for 13 badminton courts to the Arcadia Badminton Club, and found that the 17 courts would result in 92 occupied parking spaces. Although staff understands that the two clubs are not identical,.the survey data suggests that the 131 parking spaces available during peak hours at the Arcadia Badminton Club should be more than adequate to meet the demand. OTHER REQUIREMENTS Conversion of the warehouse will require that the building be brought into compliance with all current building and safety measures as determined to be necessary by the Building Official and Fire Marshall. Furthermore, the applicant is required to comply with all development and operational requirements and policies determined to be necessary by the City Engineer, City Traffic Engineer, Community Development Administrator, Public Works Services Director, and any service districts and utility providers that will serve the badminton club. CEQA Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. FINDINGS Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use Permit to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions can be satisfied: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. CUP 06 -16 July 24, 2007 Page 6 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4 . That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. R ECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16, subject to the following conditions: 1. The approval of CUP 06 -16 includes a parking modification of 72 spaces in lieu of 789. This modification is approved only for the specific combination Of uses approved by CUP 06 -16, and not for the building and /or site in general. 2. The hours of the badminton club shall be 7:00 a.m. to midnight, seven days a week. 3. A parking agreement, in a form approved by the City Attorney, shall be recorded prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The parking agreements shall indicate the following: a. The Arcadia Badminton Club shall have access to all 59 parking spaces at 12338 Lower Azusa Road (AM Player) all day on Saturday and Sunday, and from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday; and b. In the event of a weekend tournament, the Arcadia Badminton Club shall have access to all 75 parking spaces reserved for the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures, or another neighboring business with the same or greater number of parking spaces. 4. Training classes shall not occur after 6:00 p.m., and shall have a maximum of mi tted. students each. A maximum permi of two (2) classes per hour shall be CUP 06 -16 July 24, 2007 Page 7 5. The number of club and league tournaments shall not exceed four (4) per calendar year. The tournaments shall only occur on Saturdays and Sundays. Prior to any tournament, the applicant shall acquire at least 75 additional parking spaces belonging to the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures or another neighboring business for use during the tournament. 6. The mezzanine level shall be off - limits to the public and shall not be expanded or altered beyond the approved floor plan. 7. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted for all new signs on the premises. 8. After daylight hours, entry to the location shall be controlled electronically by access card or from the reception desk. 9. The film/tinting on the ground floor windows on the north and west elevations shall be removed. 10. Lighting shall be installed on all exterior elevations. 11. CCTV/Video recording devices shall be installed on all sides of the building. 12. All existing exterior sprinkler post indicating valves shall be supervised by the fire alarm system. 13. The fire alarm system shall be extended into the badminton area with hom /strobes. 14. Emergency lighting shall be provided for the entire badminton area. 15. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, restrooms, occupancy limits, building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, landscaping, parking and transportation provisions, water supply and water facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and NPDES measures shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall, Police Chief, Public Works Services Director and Development Services Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction and tenant improvement plans submitted for plan check review and approval. 16. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of CUP 06 -16 July 24, 2007 Page 8 the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other Provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall Promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 17. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 06 -16 shall be grounds for immediate suspension and /or revocation of any approvals, which shall result in suspension of construction and /or the operation of the badminton club. 18. Approval of CUP 06 -16 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval, and that all conditions of approval shall be satisfied prior to final inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the badminton club. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Agproval If the Planning Commission intends to approve this proposal, the Commission should move to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16, accept staffs conclusion that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment, state the supporting findings, and direct staff to Prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting that incorporates the Commission's decision, specific determinations and findings, and the conditions of approval. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this proposal, the Commission should move to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16; state the finding(s) that the proposal does not satisfy, and direct staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting that incorporates the Commission's decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the February 27, 2007 public hearing, CUP 06 -16 July 24, 2007 Page 9 please contact Assistant Planner, Steven Lee at (626) 574 -5444 or via email at slee(a.ci.arcadia ca us Approved by: FM J on ruckeberg Community Development Administrator Attachments: Aerial Photograph and Zoning Map Photographs of the Site Parking and Traffic Study Environmental Documents Plans CUP 06 -16 July 24, 2007 Page 10 CITY fARCADIA FIVe No.:CUP06.16 240 WEST XUMINGTo DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 01007 NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION/ MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION Notice is hereby given that the public agency named below has completed an Initial Study of the following described Project at the following location: Public Agency: City of Arcadi — Development Services Department Community Development Division /Planning Services Project Name: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP warehouse facility into a badminton club 06-16 - To convert an existing 36,283- square -foot Project Location — 10er4fyalreel aCOiase arq cores y,ems or aeacn a map Nwwyp �� use IGMxidY a USGS ts' or i'b' IappRpNCy mq, ygmifle0 MquetlraMb nemeJ: 12336 Lower Azusa Road (at Roseglen Street) This Initial Study was completed in accordance with the City's Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act. This Initial Study was undertaken for the Pu rpose effect on the environment. On the basis Of such Initial Study, the City's Staff has concluded that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and has therefore prepared de cidi ng Draft Negativ eDe larallor, / /Mitigat d project may have a Declaration. The Initial Study reflects the independent judgment of the City. ❑ The Project site IS on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code section 65962.5. ® The Project Site,IS NOT on a list compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. ❑ The proposed project IS considered a project of statewide, regional or areawide significance. ® The proposed project IS NOT considered a project of statewide, regional or areawide significance. ❑ The proposed project WILL affect highways or other facilities under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation. ® The proposed project WILL NOT affect highways or other facilities under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Transportation. ❑ A scoping meeting WILL be held by the lead agency. ® A scoping meeting WILL NOT be held by the lead agency. if the project meets the criteria requiring the scoping meeting, or If the agency voluntarily elects to hold such a meeting, the date, time and location of the scoping meeting are as follows: Date: N/A Time: N/A Location: N/A Copies of the Initial Study and Draft Negative Declaration /Mitigated Negative Declaration are on file and are available for Public review at City Hall, located at: 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 - (626) 574 -5400 Comments will be received until the following date: July 24, 2007 Any person wishing to comment on this matter must submit such Comments, in writing, to the Ci Pri Comments of all Responsible Agencies are also requested. The Planning Commission will consider the project and the Draft Negative Declaration /Mitigated Negative Declaration at Its meeting on: Date: July 24, 2007 Time: 7.00 p. If the Planning Commission finds that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, it may adopt the Negative DeclaratiONMitigated Negative Declaration. This means that the City ma y proceed to consider the project without the preparation of an Environmental Impact Report. Date Received for Filing: � �C� '" " " � 4 7 CG (Clerk Stamp Here) FILED Assistant Planner Tnk JUL 0 8 2007 1.� CONNYB,McCORMACK, COUNTYCLERK 1 K. MEP-M r EOA Notice Of Intent (Fw `D•) � Py" ,*USN (� VVAS PQs7M ON ° - t JQ�o � L ' EXHIBIT J W6 File No. CUP 06 -16 J CITY OFARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM I. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Department Community Development Division / Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive — Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066 -6021 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Steven Lee, Assistant Planner Phone — (626) 574 -5444 Fax — (626) 447 -9173 Email — 1[e—e@ci-arcadia.ca.us 4. Project Location: 12336 Lower Azusa Road Arcadia, CA 91006 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: William Chan and Scott Chan 2975 Westboume Place Rowland Heights, CA 91748 6. General Plan Designation: Industrial 7. Zoning Classification: M -1, Planned Industrial District CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J ") Part 1 -1- File No. CUP 06 -16 8. Description of Project: action (Describe the whole later phases of the roject, and secondary Support, oroff site features nece including necessary its implementati n. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.) A Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of an existing 36,283- square- foot industrial warehouse into a badminton club. No additional floor area will be added; however, the ground floor of the building will be reconfigured to include 17 badminton courts, a pro shop, two conference rooms, and new restroom facilities. The mezzanine level of the building will be reserved for employee offices and storage and will be off - limits to the public. The only exterior alterations to the property will be new signage and the removal of the loading docks at the rear of the building to make room for three additional parking stalls and a new trash enclosure. The Conditional Use Permit application also includes a parking modification of 72 parking spaces in lieu of 1,037 spaces required. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) The subject property is located in the southernmost portion of the City, near the Cities of El Monte and Irwindale. The San Gabriel River abuts the property directly to the east, while industrial warehouses surround the property on the north, south, and west sides. Just beyond these warehouses, to the south and west, lie single - family residences within the City of El Monte. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e•g- Permits, financing approval, or participation agreement) N/A 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. ❑ El Aesthetics Biological Resources ❑ Agriculture Resources ❑ ❑ Hazards & Hazardous Materials ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ 11 Public Services ❑ Hydrology /Water Quality E3 ❑ Utilities /Service Systems El ❑ Recreation Mandatory ❑ Findings of Significance CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J ") Part 1 -2- Air Quality Geology / Soils Land Use / Planning Transportation / Traffic 6/06 File No. CUP 06 -16 DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: ® I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ 1 find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, 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 proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL' IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant" 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 proposed 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 `'c`iim`'poo`s''ed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. 0 � Signature 6�r2�o7 Date Steven Lee Jason Kruckeber Printed Name For CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J ") Part 1 -3- 1.00.. File No. CUP 06 -16 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers supported by the Information sources a lead that are adequately ru "No Impact answer i agency cites in the parentheses following each question. impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault plained rupture zone). . s adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the A "No Impact" answer should be ex where it is based on project -specific factors as well as general standards (e.g, the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project - specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including Off-sit as well as on -site, cumulative as well as project - level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational 3 ) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular h ysical impact may occur , then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with p Mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4 ) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross - referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15 063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to a were addressed b the earlier analysis. applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects y mitigation measures based on C) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site - specific conditions for the project. 6 ) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate Into the checklist references to information sources for Potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. Y prepared or 7 ) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 6) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. g) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J ") Part 1 -4- 6 /06 SAMPLE QUESTION Issues: I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? C) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect da File No.: CUP 06 -16 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant - Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ quality plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ y or nlghttlme views In the area? ❑ ❑ ❑ IE The proposed project will not damage or degrade scenic vistas, scenic resources, or the visual character of the surrounding area, or create a new source of light or glare. The project involves structure. the conversion of an existing industrial building, with min/me, exterior alterations to the 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. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,'or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? ❑ b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural. use, or a El El Williamson Act contract? El 13 c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due El to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non - agricultural use? ❑ ❑ ❑ There are no agricultural resources within the vicinity of the proposed project. There will be no impact on agricultural resources since no new construction Is proposed. Ill. 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 the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to ❑ ❑ ❑ an existing or projected air quality violation? ❑ ❑ C) Result in a' cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the El project region is nonattainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone d) precursors)? Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ❑ ❑ ❑ concentrations? El El 0 CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J ") Part 2 -5- 6/06 File No.: CUP 06 -16 Less Than Issues: Significant Potenllally With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of Impact Incorporation Impact Impact people? The Proposed Q ❑ ❑ ❑ Quality Pro Manageme is consistent with the South Coast A Jr ua /lfy Management District Air ty Management Plan (SCAQMD), and will not sfgnific Jr O affect air quality D objectionable odors. Or Produce IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish an Service? d Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or ❑ ❑ ❑ other sensitive natural .community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected ❑ ❑ ❑ wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, or other means? vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native ❑ ❑ ❑ resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting ❑ El ❑ biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? >7 Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ❑ ❑ ❑ Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat plan? There will be P P ❑ ❑ E3 no im pact on t wildlife, a or /ants since no new constr Furthermore, the protect Is not located in a or sensitive area, uction is Proposed, V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an ❑ ❑ ❑ archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? C) Directly or Indirectly destroy a unique paleontological 13 ❑ ❑ resource or site or unique geologic feature? CEQA Env. Checklist (Farm - i - ) Part 2 -6- M File No.: CUP 06 -16 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Issues: Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? ❑ ❑ No cultural resources will be affected by the project since the subject site and existing building are not potential cultural resources, and the site is not located In a sensitive area for these resources. 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 delineated on the most recent Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ❑ ❑ ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? El iii) Seismic - related ground failure, including liquefaction? El El ❑ ❑ iv) Landslides El b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? E l Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that El El would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18 1 B El El ❑ of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks El ❑ ❑ or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? ❑ El El No new construction is proposed; therefore, the proposed project will not affect soils ®r earthquake faults. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment ❑ ❑ El through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely El ❑ ❑ hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous ❑ ❑ ❑ materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J ") Part 2 -7 - ME File No.: CUP 06 -16 Issues: section 65962.5 and as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the Project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? 9) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ❑ ❑ The proposed badminton club will not create any hazardous materials or waste. The projec not located In an area where wlldrrres pose a serious risk. Since the club will operate within is existing Industrial warehouse with no new construction proposed, there will be no impact on the City's ability to respond to emergency situations. Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury ❑ or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? ' /ill. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) During project con t c) d) e) s ruction, will It create or contribute runoff water that would violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, including the terms of the City's municipal separate stormwater sewer system permit? I After the project is completed, will it create or contribute runoff water that would violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, Including the terms of the City's municipal separate stormwater sewer system permit? Provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff from delivery areas; loading docks; other areas where materials are stored, vehicles or equipment are fueled or maintained, waste is handled, or hazardous materials are handled or delivered; other outdoor work areas; or other sources? Discharge stormwater so that one or more beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefit are impaired? Beneficial uses include commercial and sportfishing; shellfish harvesting; provision of freshwater, estuarine, wetland, marine, wildlife or biological habitat; water contact or non - contact recreation; municipal and domestic supply; agricultural supply; and groundwater recharge. Discharge stormwater so that significant harm is caused to the biological integrity of waterways or water bodies? f) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? CEQA Env. Checklist (Form ^J ^) Part 2 -6- ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ El El ■ .1 6/06 IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ❑ ❑ regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? ❑ El El El CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "i ") Part 2 -9- 6 /06 File No.: CUP 06 -16 Less Than Significant Issues: Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No g) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere Impact Incorporation Impact Impact substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? h) Substantially alter the existing drainage El El pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site? ❑ i) Significantly increase erosion, either on or off -site? El ❑ ❑ j) Substantially alter the existing drainage ❑ ❑ pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount Of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off -site? k) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the E3 El capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems? 1) Significantly alter the flow velocity or volume of stormwater ❑ ❑ ❑ runoff in a manner that results in environmental harm? ❑ m) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? n) Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as 13 El mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? o) Place within a 100 -year flood hazard ❑ El El area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? P) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury El or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? q) Expose people or structures to inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ❑ El El ❑ The proposed project will utilize an existing warehouse and wlll not expand the srze of the Therefore, the project will not induce flooding, degrade water qua contribute ty. to stormwater runoff, or IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or ❑ ❑ regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? ❑ El El El CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "i ") Part 2 -9- 6 /06 File No.: CUP 06 -16 Less Than Significant Issues: Potentially With Less Than Significant IncoirpoltiOO Significant o impact c) Conict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? Although the subject 0 0 0 j property is zoned M -1, Planning Industrial District, and is designated industrial in the City's general plan, the zoning code allows health clubs to operate in designated with a Conditional Use Permit. As a result, the proposed project does not conflict with any conservation plans or land use tans Y zone P divide a community since there will be no new reguons. co truction. /so, fhe project will not X. 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? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally - important mineral ❑ ❑ ❑ resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? As there will be no new construction as part of this pro ect ❑ ❑ affected j mineral resources will be XI. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure . of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration ❑ ❑ or groundbome noise levels? C) A substantial permanent ❑ ❑ 0 increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) le substantial temporary ❑ ❑ ❑ levels periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels project? existing without the e) For a project located within an airport land ❑ ❑ E use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of Public airport a or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area noise levels? to excessive f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the Project expose people residing or working ❑ ❑ ❑ in the project area to excessive noise levels? The proposed badminton club will ❑ not generate excessive noise r vibration, /n fact, it will likely create less noise and vibration than the current warehouse use. XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of road or other infrastructure)? 13 ED CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J ") Part 2 -10- 6/06 File No.: CUP 06 -16 Issues: b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ The proposed project will not displace existing housing or residents since no new construction Is proposed. Additionally, the project will not affect local population projections or induce housing growth since the surrounding areas are largely built out, and the badminton club will not serve as a significant employment center. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project: a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ This project involves the reuse of an existing building, consequently, there will be no significant Impact on public services. XIV. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? ❑ ❑ b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the El construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? ❑ ❑ There proposed badminton club will serve as a recreational facility and therefore will of increase the use of or demand for parks or other recreational facilities in the area. XV.TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? El El Z CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J") Part 2 -It- 6/06 t r A traffic u s, bicycle racks)? ❑ El c and parking study was prepared by Transpoly Consulting, Inc. The study ❑indicafte Incre Incre of 278 trips per day. Ba ed on th s generate a otal of 458 a alysist the City Engin�r hat e s determined that th project will not generate substantial traffic in relation to the existing traffic load determined that the impact traffic flow at any of the major intersections WhItfn the vicinity of the project In terms of Code; however the par roms study indica parking, the proposed t will not meet the minimum number of parking spaces required by tes that the 72 on -site parking spaces will be adequate to accommoda the 61 spaces required b y racquet/tennis clubs. The remaining 10 spats would serve the Tran sp o rtation ep yeee of the club and the I nstitute Of any non - member visitor;. Since 10 spaces ma needed for occassiona/ tournaments on the weekends, the applicant h with two of the adjacent tenants to use their pa d an agreement rking on weekends a and as as reached he peak hours, be XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or ❑ El ❑ wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water ❑ ❑ ❑ drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project ❑ ❑ ❑ from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? In making this determination, the City shall consider whether the project is subject to the water supply assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, at seq. (SB 610), and the requirements of Government Code Section 664737 (SB 221). e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ❑ ❑ ❑ Provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the providers existing commitments? CEQA Env. Checklist (Form - X) Part 2 -12- 6/06 File No.: CUP 06 -16 Less Than Issues: potentially Significant Significant With Mitigation Less Than b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, level Impact Incorporation Significant No Impact Impact a of service standard established by the county congestion agency management for designated roads or highways? C) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels ❑ ❑ ❑ or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) ❑ ❑ ❑ or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? El E-1 ❑ 0 Result in inadequate parking capacity? El ❑ ❑ 9) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation ❑ ❑ ® El (e.g. bus tur t r A traffic u s, bicycle racks)? ❑ El c and parking study was prepared by Transpoly Consulting, Inc. The study ❑indicafte Incre Incre of 278 trips per day. Ba ed on th s generate a otal of 458 a alysist the City Engin�r hat e s determined that th project will not generate substantial traffic in relation to the existing traffic load determined that the impact traffic flow at any of the major intersections WhItfn the vicinity of the project In terms of Code; however the par roms study indica parking, the proposed t will not meet the minimum number of parking spaces required by tes that the 72 on -site parking spaces will be adequate to accommoda the 61 spaces required b y racquet/tennis clubs. The remaining 10 spats would serve the Tran sp o rtation ep yeee of the club and the I nstitute Of any non - member visitor;. Since 10 spaces ma needed for occassiona/ tournaments on the weekends, the applicant h with two of the adjacent tenants to use their pa d an agreement rking on weekends a and as as reached he peak hours, be XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or ❑ El ❑ wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water ❑ ❑ ❑ drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project ❑ ❑ ❑ from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? In making this determination, the City shall consider whether the project is subject to the water supply assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, at seq. (SB 610), and the requirements of Government Code Section 664737 (SB 221). e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ❑ ❑ ❑ Provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the providers existing commitments? CEQA Env. Checklist (Form - X) Part 2 -12- 6/06 File No.: CUP 06-16 Issues: f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ The proposed badminton club will utilize an existing warehouse and all existing infrastructure. The use will not generate a significant amount of solid waste or increase the demand for public utilities. XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long -term environmental goals? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are significant when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) ❑ ❑ ❑ d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? ❑ ❑ ❑ The proposed project will redevelop an existing warehouse Into a badminton club. No new construction is proposed as part of this project As a result, there will be no Impact on any cultural or biological resources, and the project will not have any adverse effects on human beings. Given the modest scale of the project, there will be no environmental impacts that will be cumulatively considerable, nor will the proposal have the potenfial to achieve short - term environmental goals at the expense of long -term environmental goals. CEQA Env. Checklist (Form "J") Part 2 -13_ 6106 Lee 0m: Jill Hopper [riccippll@hotmail.comj .nt: Tuesday, July 24, 2007 1:01 PM To: Steven Lee Cc: jasposato @cs.com Subject: Application CUP 06016 - OPPOSITION Dear Mr. Lee: I am writing regarding Application CUP 06 -16, a request for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the conversion of the Warehouse Facility at 12336 Lower Azusa Road into a badmitton club. I am Vice President of Allstar Fire Equipment, and our LLP Company, AFE Properties is the owner of the Warehouse Facility at 12328 Lower Azusa Road, directly in front of the address in question. We are in strong opposition to this Application. This property was developed as warehousing, not as a retail facility open to the public. Its' conversion to a Badmiton Club offers many negative consequences to the neighboring industrial property owners. 'irst, we feel this will reduce the property value of all buildings in the complex. Second, there is the problem of parking enforcement. Each building has strictly assigned parking spaces. For example, Allstar Fire Equipment currently uses all )ut 8 of our assigned spaces, and these 8 spaces are left empty to allow for business 'isitors during normal business hours. How will this be enforced, so that our employees ,•n have the reasonable access to our parking after returning from lunch? rd, this use poses the problem of members of the public being in the adjacent areas to ur buildings during non - business hours. This could create liability issues if someone ho should be at the badmiton club instead was in our property area and sustained any sort f injury. e are also concerned for the security of our Warehouse, Dock and Dumpster areas after irk, especially during the winter months. Now, it is easy for the Arcadia Police to atrol and montior all of the buildings at this property. With a retail establishment Lth weekend and evening hours, it would be much more difficult to monitor WHO should be iERE - and we feel that this is unacceptable. , pically, parking lots used by the public result in a substantial litter problem. Our irking area is immediately adjacent and we are concerned about who would maintain the 'ea and pick up the resulting litter. ese buildings were not designed to be used for this type of activity, none of the jacent buildings are being used this way, and we do not feel this is an appropriate use r this property. e property owner has made no effort to contact any of the other property owners to scuss his application or to advise us of what his plans may be to administer such a ub. ask that you .DENY this request for a Conditional Use Permit. icerely yours, 1 A. Hopper President car Fire Equipment 1 EXHIBIT K AGENDA ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille MOTION: To read all Resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the Resolutions. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON - PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS - 5 minute time limit per person All interested persons are invited to appear at the Public Hearing and to provide evidence or testimony concerning any of the proposed items set forth below for consideration. You are hereby advised that should you desire to legally challenge any action taken by the Planning Commission with respect to the proposed item for consideration, you may be limited to raising only those issues and objections, which you or someone else raises at or prior to the time of the Public Hearing. L PUBLIC HEARING CUP 06-16 12336 Lower Azusa Road William Chan and Scott Chan The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and a Parking Modification to allow the conversion of an existing 36,283 square -foot warehouse facility into a badminton club. No floor space will be added to the existing building. A Resolution reflecting the decision of the Planning Commission will be presented for adoption at the next Commission meeting. There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. 2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 07 -07 and ADR 06-23 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue Michael Pashaie The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and a parking modification to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, and approve the architectural design of the building. The proposed business hours will be 24 -hours every day. PC AGENDA 7 -24-07 Page 1 EXHIBIT L PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 06 -16 12336 Lower Azusa Road William Chan and Scott Chan The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and a Parking Modification to allow the conversion of an existing 36,283 square -foot warehouse facility into a badminton club. No floor space will be added to the existing building. Assistant Planner Steven Lee presented the staff report. Commissioner Parrille asked if events other than tournaments would be permitted at this location and, if so, wouldn't those events require more parking, Mr. Lee said that other types of events were not prohibited and Mr. Kruckeberg suggested that a condition of approval could be added prohibiting events other than tournaments. Commissioner Beranek asked if the city's new parking enforcement contractor would oversee parking at the site or would there be too much confusion as to whom to ticket. Mr. Kruckeberg said that the parking spaces are not currently designated for each Particular business so we would rely on existing parking enforcement efforts to enforce the covenants. The public hearing was opened Applicants William Chan, 2875 Westburn Place, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, and Scott Chen, 1301 Bentley Court, West Covina, CA 91791, described the benefits of badminton. They said they want to create a first class club and, if successful, it will be the largest in North America. Commissioner Beranek asked the applicants if they had read the staff report and conditions of approval for the project and if they were in agreement with the conditions. Mr. Chan replied that they had. Commissioner Parrille asked if the applicants planned to hold other social events at this location and Mr. Chen assured him that they would only hold badminton tournaments. Chairman Baderian told Mr. Chan that the letter distributed to the Commissioners at the beginning of the meeting was from a neighbor of the proposed badminton club who claimed that he had made no effort to contact the nearby property owners regarding parking. Mr. Chan said that he was able to contact only two of the four property owners. Commissioner Baerg noted that ping pong tables were mentioned in the presentation and asked if there were plans for ping pong tables at the badminton club. Mr. Chan said that originally ping pong tables were included in the proposal but they were eliminated because they would have required more parking. PC MINUTES 7 -24 -07 Page 2 Mr. Dwight Russell, 1348 N. Stanford Way, Upland, CA 91786, said that he feels the badminton club would be a great asset to the community because it would provide a friendly, healthy, nurturing atmosphere for families. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to close the public hearing. Without objection public hearing was closed. Commissioner Beranek said that he supports this project because it is a good asset for the community. Commissioner Parrille said that since no other social events will be held to impact parking the badminton club would be a good use of the property. Commissioner Beranek said he would like to more clearly define the parking plan for the club. Mr. Kruckeberg suggested adding a condition requiring the applicant to pay for restrictive signs or stenciling of parking spaces as determined by the City Engineer. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to approve Conditional Use Permit 06 -16 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report with the added condition regarding parking. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period after adoption of the Resolution which will be brought back to the Commission. 2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 07 -07 and ADR 06 -23 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue Michael Pashaie The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and a parking modification to convert the existing 43 square foot Ross Dress for Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, and approve the architectural design of the building. The proposed business hours will be 24 -hours every day. " RESOLUTION NO. 1760 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review 06 -23 to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club with a parking modification at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue. PC MINUTES 7 -24 -07 Page 3 Senior Planner Lisa Flores presented the staff report. Commissioner Beranek asked for clarification on the parking plan for the center. guard scheduling. Ms. Flores reviewed the restrictions for employees, time limits on parking and security Commissioner Beranek asked if the parking was shared by all the tenants of the center and Mr. Kruckeberg told him that it was. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Michael Pashaie, 11028 Hillerest Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, said he has owned the center since 1984. He said he wanted to make it a family oriented center and that he thinks LA Fitness will be a good addition and will benefit the community. He displayed Pictures showing the parking area 25% to 45% vacant and he stated that even at Christmas there are usually about 200 spaces available. Mr. Pashaie said parking has never been a problem and he does not anticipate any. Mr. Pashaie said there will be one security guard from 5:00 pm to 12 midnight and three employees from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm to monitor employee parking. Commissioner Parrille said that he has noticed parking congestion in the lot in the evening, particularly around the Blockbuster store. Mr. Pashaie said that Blockbuster will be closing soon because they do not have enough business. Commissioner Beranek questioned the number of security guards planned for the center and Mr. Pashaie confirmed that presently he is planning to use one uniformed security guard but if necessary he will add more. Commissioner Beranek asked the applicant if he had read and understood the conditions of approval and Mr. Pashaie said that he had. Mr. Mike Callahan, 22022 Oak Grove, Mission Viejo, Senior Vice President for Development, LA Fitness, Int., said that convenient parking is just as important to his organization as it is to the city. He further noted that they would not consider a location that did not offer enough parking. Mr. Callahan said that studies of the parking demand at the center and at the LA Fitness LaVerne location confirm that the center offers sufficient parking. He said that they have a lease at this location and are very committed to the project. Chairman Baderian noted that when LA Fitness initially applied for a permit in 1995, there was no 24 Hour Fitness in the city. He was wondering if the market could support two such similar operations.. He also asked for examples of other cities where both LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness coexist successfully. Mr. Callahan said that their studies have shown that the population density will support another club. Pcmnqu gs 7 -24-07 Page 4 Mr. Ken Cassidy of LA Fitness said that LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness have locations in Portland, Anaheim, Orange, Irvine, Lake Forest, Alhambra and Pasadena. Commissioner Hsu asked what the projected membership was. Mr. Cassidy said they expect about 5000. He reminded the Commission that the members would be arriving at different times with the peak time from 5:00 am to 8:00 am and 5:00 pm to 4:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Commissioner Baderian asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. Mr. Bill Mack, 748 Colleta St., said he lives about two blocks south of the project and his main concerns are the hours of operation and parking. He said that parking is already a problem at the center and he felt that several businesses have left the center because of this. He said he was concerned about security because of the hours of operation and he asked for an explanation of the appeal process. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hsu said he is in favor of the project. He said he has observed underutilization of parking in some areas of the lot so he doesn't see parking as a problem and he is in support of the project. Commissioner Parrille said that although he has observed a shortage of parking in the lot and congestion at the intersection of Naomi and Baldwin he feels that this project will generate benefits to the community. Commissioner Beranek asked who will be responsible for enforcement of the 45 minute parking regulation and Mr. Kruckeberg advised that it will be privately enforced. Chairman Baderian asked if it would be advisable to add a condition requiring additional uniformed security personnel. Ms. Flores reviewed the security guard schedule and noted that the applicant has stated that he would add more security if needed. The applicant, Mr. Pashaie, said that initially the club will not be open 24 hours but if they decide to expand their hours of operation they would certainly add more security. Commissioner Beranek asked if the 45 minute parking restriction would be painted on the asphalt and Mr. Pashaie said it would. Chairman Baderian said he was concerned that additional security might be needed. Commissioner Beranek noted that the applicant has agreed to add security if the need arises. Mr. Kruckeberg asked for a clarification of the security plan. The applicant, Mr. Pashaie, said that they plan to have three employees who roam the facility and grounds to insure PC MINUTES 7 -24 -07 Page 5 safety until 5:00 pm every day. From 5:00 pm until midnight they will employ one uniformed security guard and if the facility is open after midnight they will employ another security guard to cover that period. Commissioner Parrille suggested adding a condition requiring a security guard from midnight to 5:00 am if they are open. Mr. Kruckeberg read a draft condition as follows: "This will be condition number 10. There will be three shopping center staff available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be a uniformed security guard on the premises from 5:00 pm until 7:00 am." MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve Conditional Use Permit 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review 06 -23 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Resolution 1760 will be modified and presented at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution, which will be brought back to the Commission. 3. PUBLIC HEARING MP 07 -03 810 Monte Verde Road Twen Ma (Architect) The applicant is requesting the following rear yard setback modifications for a proposed new 3,968 square -foot, two -story single - family residence: L A 23' -6" first floor setback in lieu of the required 35' -0" minimum; 2. A 27' -6" second floor setback in lieu of the required 35' -0" minimum; and 3. A 24' -0" second floor setback in Iieu of the required 35' -0" minimum for a balcony area. There is a five working day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be filed by July 31. Associate Planner Tom Li presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Eric Lee, the applicant, said that the Architectural Review Board approved the project and he hoped the Planning Commission would grant their approval. Commissioner Beranek asked Mr. Lee if he had read and understood the conditions of approval and he said he had. PC MINUTES 7 -24 -07 Page 6 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve Modification Application MP 07 -03 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution, which will be brought back to the Commission. CONSENT ITEMS 4. RESOLUTION NO. 1761 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 07 -04 and approving Architectural Design Review No. ADR 07 -05 to expand and remodel the restaurant at 21 East Huntington Drive. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1761, as submitted. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek and Hsu NOES: Parrille There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by July 31 ". MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Baderian asked if the Commissioners had any vacation plans for the summer. Commissioner Parrille said he would not be available for the Modification Committee meeting on August 14 and Commissioner Beranek volunteered to attend in his place. PC MINUTES 7 -24 -07 Page 7 Commissioner Parrille said that he expected to return in time for the Planning Commission meeting that evening. MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner 31 and reported 21 /SFADR 07 -31 an that the Modification Committee approved MC 07- d MC 07 -23 /TR 07 -08. MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Kruckeberg reported that the Nobel Institute project and the Wireless Facility project that were continued from July 10 will be on the next agenda. He told the Commissioners that on July 26 the parties involved in the Caruso litigation will attend a settlement meeting. He also said that a Planning Commission The tour would tour of the city had been suggested. probably be conducted on a Saturday or on a Tuesday when there is no Planning Commission meeting and would give the Commissioners an opportunity to see the many new projects in the city. He noted that the tour would probably have to be noticed as a special meeting. Commissioner Beranek asked if there was any news from Rusnak. Mr. Kruckeberg said that a letter was being prepared asking Rusnak for an update. ADJOURNMENT /s /Jason_ Kru_keberg Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission PC MANTES 7 -24 -07 Page 8 RESOLUTION NO. 6593 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 06 -16 TO ALLOW THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE FACILITY INTO A BADMINTON CLUB, AND THE CORRESPONDING PARKING MODIFICATION, AT 12336 LOWER AZUSA ROAD WHEREAS, on December 7, 2006, a Conditional Use Permit application was filed by William Chan and Scott Chan to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a badminton club, along with a corresponding parking modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road (Development Services Department Case No. CUP 06 -16); and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ( "CEQA "), and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined that there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 06- 16 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on July 24, 2007, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, on August 14, 2007, the Planning Commission voted 5 to 0 to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 1762 approving CUP 06 -16; and WHEREAS, on August 21, 2007, Planning Commission Resolution 1762 was appealed to the City Council; and -1- WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City Council on September 18, 2007, at which time all interested person were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, on September 18, 2007, the City Council adopted a Negative Declaration concurrently with the approval of CUP 06 -16. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report dated September 18, 2007 is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Council finds: A. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit would not be detrimental to the public health and welfare, or injurious to the property and improvements in the zone or vicinity because the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses and is an appropriate use for the subject site. B. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. C. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, loading, landscaping, parking, and other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the 2_ 6593 Arcadia Municipal Code. D. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. E. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because the land use and zoning are consistent with the General Plan. F. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Council approves Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16 to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a badminton club, and the corresponding parking modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road, upon the following conditions: 1. The approval of CUP 06 -16 includes a parking modification of 72 spaces in lieu of 789 spaces. This modification is approved only for the specific combination of uses approved by CUP 06 -16 and not for the building and /or site in general. 2. The hours of operation of the badminton club shall not exceed 7:00 a.m. to midnight, 7 days a week. 3. The applicant shall provide appropriate signage to identify the parking areas that are off - limits to club patrons and employees. Said signage shall be reviewed and approved by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a Certificate of -3- 6593 Occupancy. The applicant shall monitor the premises to ensure that club patrons and employees do not park on adjacent properties. 4. Parking agreements, in a form and substance approved by the City Attorney, shall be recorded prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and shall remain in full effect at all times during the effectiveness of this Conditional Use Permit. The parking agreements shall contain enforceable provisions providing for the following: a. The proposed badminton club shall have access to and use of all 59 parking spaces at 12338 Lower Azusa Road (d.b.a. AM Player) all day on Saturday and Sunday, and from 6:30 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday; and b. In the event of a weekend tournament, the proposed badminton club shall have access to and use of all 75 parking spaces reserved for the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures, or another neighboring business with the same or greater number of parking spaces. 5. Training classes shall not occur after 6:00 p.m., and shall have a maximum of 12 students per class. No more than two (2) classes shall be held per hour. 6. The number of club and league tournaments shall not exceed four (4) per calendar year. The tournaments shall only occur on Saturdays and Sundays. Prior to any tournament, the applicant shall acquire use of at least 75 additional parking spaces belonging to the Los Angeles County Department of Weights and Measures or another neighboring business for use during the tournament, as set forth in Condition 4.b. above. �_ 6593 7. The mezzanine level shall be off - limits to the public and shall not be expanded upon or altered beyond the approved floor plan. 8. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted for all new signs on the premises. 9. After daylight hours, entry to the location shall be controlled electronically by access card or from the reception desk. 10. The film /tinting on the ground floor windows on the north and west elevations shall be removed. 11. Lighting shall be installed on all exterior elevations and throughout the industrial park as deemed appropriate by the Police Department and Development Services Department. 12. CCTVNideo recording devices shall be installed on all sides of the building. 13. All existing exterior sprinkler post indicating valves shall be supervised by the fire alarm system. 14. The fire alarm system shall be extended into the badminton area with horn /strobes. 15. Emergency lighting shall be provided for the entire badminton area. 16. All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, restrooms, occupancy limits, building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, landscaping, parking and transportation provisions, water supply and water facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and NPDES measures shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall, Police Chief, Public Works Services Director and Development Services _5_ 6593 Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed construction and tenant improvement plans submitted for plan check review and approval. 17. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 18. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 06 -16 shall be grounds for immediate suspension and/or revocation of any approvals, which shall result in suspension of construction and /or the operation of the badminton club. 19. Approval of CUP 06 -16 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the _ 6593 conditions of approval, and that all conditions of approval shall be satisfied prior to final inspection and issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the badminton club. 20. A uniformed security guard shall patrol the premises from 5:00 p.m. until all patrons and employees (except for cleaning personnel) have left the property Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays and Sundays during all operating hours, and until all patrons and employees (except for cleaning personnel) have left the property to ensure that club patrons and employees are reasonably safe and park in designated areas only. 21. Access to the badminton club shall be limited to the front entrance only at all times for all club patrons. 22. Curbs and wheel stops on the subject site and adjoining parking areas shall be painted prior to the opening of operations of the badminton club to indicate designated and restricted parking areas for club patrons and employees, all as approved by the Community Development Administrator. 23. Written notices explaining where customers may and may not park shall be posted throughout the club facility and distributed to all club members. SECTION 4. The . City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. [SIGNATURES ON NEXT PAGE] -7- 6593 Passed, approved, and adopted this 18 day of September, 2007. Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk of the City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia -8- 6593 STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES) SS: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, JAMES H. BARROWS, City Clerk of the City of Arcadia, hereby certifies that the foregoing Resolution No. 6593 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Mayor and attested to by the City Clerk at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 18th day of September, 2007 and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Council Member Amundson, Chandler, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Harbicht s. 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Los Angeles CBF ( Rl(-HARI a STAFF rro00$t'ORAT &9 REPORT Development Services Department • DATE: September 18, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Don Penman, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director By: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administratorj(.e Prepared By: Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner ;e-f SUBJECT: APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007 -07 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 2006 -03 FOR A PROPOSED L.A. FITNESS HEALTH CLUB AND RELATED PARKING MODIFICATION AT 1325 S. BALDWIN AVENUE. SUMMARY The subject applications were filed by Michael Pashaie on behalf of L.A. Fitness to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress - for -Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, and approve the architectural design of the building. The proposed business hours will be 24- hours everyday. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the applications, and adoption of Resolution No. 6592 approving the health club and related parking modification, subject to the conditions of approval outlined in this staff report. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION AND APPEAL On July 24, 2007, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit 2007 -07 and Architectural Design Review 2006 -03 to permit a new L.A. Fitness healthy club, and related parking modification at the subject location. On August 14, 2007, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1760. Within the • Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 Page 2 • prescribed five working day appeal period, Mr. Mack, property owner at 748 Colleta Street, raised concerns regarding parking and traffic at the August 21, 2007 City Council meeting, and requested the City Council to appeal the project to reconsider the proposed use. As a result, Councilmember Wuo appealed the project for reconsideration in order to have a full review of the facts and circumstances prior to a final decision by the City. BACKGROUND The majority of the buildings that exist on the site were originally constructed in 1957. Although the shopping center consists of two separate parcels, the center is joined together through a recorded reciprocal parking and driveway easement with the neighboring Von's Pavilions shopping center to utilize the parking areas in common (see attached site plan). On April 10, 1987, the City required the property owner to record a covenant that restricts the property owner from leasing the basement area of the Ross Dress for Less store for retail and non - retail uses including storage of goods and merchandise. Since retail uses are permitted in the C -2 zone without any discretionary review, a covenant was used as a mechanism to ensure that a business license would not be issued for additional retail space without having • the property owner apply for a parking modification. However, if the City Council approves the proposed project then the covenant shall be released since the parking modification has been analyzed through the Conditional Use Permit. In 1995, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 1995 -11 with a parking modification to permit a 25,000 square foot L.A. Fitness health club on the second floor, directly above the Burlington Coat Factory (currently occupied by Joann Fabrics). However, the applicant chose not to occupy that unit since they needed a larger facility. DISCUSSION Proiect The applicant is requesting to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less store that is located at the corner of Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue to a new L.A. Fitness health club, as shown on the submitted site plan. The new business would occupy the basement and first level of the retail space, and would consist of several work -out areas totaling 38,844 square feet (i.e. aerobics, fitness, gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, and basketball court), 1,900 square feet of non - workout areas (i.e. locker rooms and kids club), and E Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 Page 3 • 2,800 square feet of office area. The fitness health club will be open 24 -hours everyday with a maximum of 15 employees during each shift. Parking The site originally had 1,182 parking spaces, which met the minimum parking requirements when the site was developed. However, in 1984, the on -site parking areas were redesigned to provide 18 less parking spaces. In May of 1999, an additional 13 parking spaces were eliminated due to seismic retrofit within the parking structure, to accommodate a new trash enclosure, and provide additional handicapped parking spaces. Since then several parking modifications were approved for the shopping center (i.e. Starbucks Coffee Shop, Subway, Osaka, Kids Island, Vons Pavilions, and China Trust Bank). The site currently has 1,151 parking spaces that are located in a large surface parking lot on the south side of the center, a smaller surface lot along Duarte Road behind Pavilions market, and within a single -level parking structure (399 parking spaces). The Arcadia Municipal Code requires that a health club provide 1 parking space per 35 square feet of gross floor area in all workout areas, and 1 space for every 250 square feet of sales /office area. As such, the number of parking spaces • does not comply with the current code requirement of 1,151 spaces for the pre- existing shopping center. With the proposed addition of the L.A. Fitness health club, the total number of on -site spaces required for the shopping center would be 2,335 spaces. Although the City's parking requirements were amended in 2004, an amendment was not considered to the health club parking requirements since prior to 2004 most of the health clubs occupied existing buildings that were approximately 10,000 square feet or less and could comply with this requirement. It was not until 2005 when a 38,990 square foot, 24 -hour Fitness health club was proposed at 125 N. First Avenue that staff determined the current requirement could not reasonably be applied to a facility of this size because the parking requirement does not anticipate this type of facility, In addition, the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer determined that a parking study was necessary for projects like this to better review parking impacts (a parking modification was approved for 24 -hour Fitness - 280 parking spaces in lieu of 791 spaces). Due to the current site parking deficit as compared to the City's parking requirements and the fact that the City's parking requirements (1 space for every 35 square feet of gross floor area) for a health club was not intended for a facility of this size, a parking and traffic study was prepared by Hirsch /Green Transportation consulting to provide a detailed comparison between the City's • Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 Page 4 • parking requirements and the observed parking demand of other L.A. Fitness facilities that are of similar size, a forecast of parking demand for the proposed project, as well as a shared parking analysis. Also, a survey of the existing parking demand was conducted to provide actual data of current parking utilization, and to provide a baseline to evaluate the potential parking impacts from the proposed L.A. Fitness facility. Based on the results, the shopping center with the proposed L.A. Fitness will not fully utilize the parking supply provided since the proposed health club does not exhibit the same parking profile as general retail or commercial uses in that parking demand during peak periods does not overlap. In fact, during the peak period when all uses are in full operation the site will be approximately 62% occupied, leaving a minimum of 454 available spaces. The site's parking demand was also adjusted to account for the year -end holiday shopping periods. Even adjusting for a maximum anticipated usage during seasonal parking demands, the site would be at maximum capacity of 85 %, leaving a minimum of 176 spaces available beyond the anticipated need. Therefore, according to the parking study there will always be additional parking spaces available on -site. A traffic report was also prepared by Hirsch /Green Transportation consulting to determine if the proposed project would have any traffic impacts to the major four • intersections in the area: • Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road • Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue • Naomi Avenue and Golden West Avenue • Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road The City Engineer and Traffic Engineer have reviewed the reports and determined the proposed project will not create any significant impacts on -site or to any of the major intersections, nor will it create any impacts to the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) which monitors the major intersections and freeway segments in the project vicinity. While some parking areas within the site may experience high utilizations throughout the day and week, the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer determined that no significant parking impacts and no parking "overflow" is expected onto the site adjacent streets or parking areas. The primary issue with regard to parking at this location is proximity to active uses. As a whole, the parking is adequate for all uses. However, the area in front of the proposed LA Fitness is the most impacted portion of the parking lot. To provide additional available parking for the patrons of the stores and businesses adjacent to the proposed L.A. Fitness health club, the property owner has • Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 Page 5 ® volunteered to restrict the 37 parking spaces that face the store frontage to 45- minute parking (refer to the site plan), and required that the employees park within the under utilized parking areas along the frontages of Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., everyday, as suggested in the parking study. This will be enforced by the lease agreement and a condition was imposed by the Planning Commission there shall be one (1) uniformed security guard on -duty 24 -hours every day to enforce the 45- minute parking requirements, the employee area, and to ensure the L.A. Fitness customers do not park across the street at the CVS parking lot, located at 1401 S. Baldwin Avenue (refer to condition of approval no. 6). Therefore, by relocating employee parking away from the more highly utilized parking areas, this will simply provide additional available parking for the patrons, and minimize any on -site parking congestion. In addition, the uniformed security guard ensures the safety and security of the site and justifies the 24 -hour a day operation schedule. Architectural Design Review Staff has worked diligently with the applicant's architect for several months on the proposed architectural style of the building to create an attractive physical image with detailed elevations that will hopefully set the new architectural style for any future remodel to this shopping center. As a result, two grand towers are • proposed to develop a new focal point at the corner of Baldwin /Naomi Avenue. Also, the building was designed to include non - continuous facades, metal awnings, tall storefront windows, landscaping over the metal trellises to break -up the blank fagade, and cultured stones at the base of the building and on the towers. The proposed wall signs are also shown to ensure the sign colors complement the colors of the structure and architectural design, and not applied as an afterthought. ANALYSIS Uses such as health clubs require conditional use permits, and traffic concerns can be addressed as part of the consideration of such applications. Generally, staff does not encourage uses that are deficient in parking. However, based on the applicant's proposal and the parking and traffic reports, the existing on -site parking is expected to adequately accommodate the parking demand for the existing and proposed uses. Despite the fact that the City parking code requirements suggests a parking deficit for the site, and the L.A. Fitness would result in an increase in the parking demands at the site, the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer determined that the center is not anticipated to result in any on- site parking shortages when the center is fully occupied. Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 Page 6 Also, staff believes that the applicant's proposal meets the intent of the design criteria set forth in the City's Architectural Design Review Guidelines. The new design elements of the subject building, the towers, tall storefront windows, and signage would be visually harmonious with the surrounding commercial developments (see the attached building elevations). It is staffs opinion that the proposed health club is also the highest and most appropriate use for this shopping center since the peak parking demand for this use and retail /commercial uses does not overlap, therefore minimizing parking impacts. Also, the offset of peak parking demands allows for "shared parking ", where parking spaces designated for one land use are not fully utilized at all times of the day, and are available for use by the other uses on this property. The proposed project will keep the mix of uses at this center active, and would meet the goals of the City's General Plan which is to provide new recreational activities to the existing residences and local employment opportunities. 0 As for the facility proposed to be open 24 -hours a day, the City's Police Department recommends that a surveillance camera be placed in the parking area that faces the west entrance, within the pool area since there will no lifeguard on duty, and at the main reception area to deter any disturbance and /or robberies. A condition of approval to this effect has been imposed (refer to condition of approval no. 7). Therefore, it is staffs opinion that the proposed use would be an appropriate addition to the shopping center and the general area since it would revitalize this center, provided that the operation of such uses remains consistent with this application. Code Requirements All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits, building safety, health code compliance, parking and site design shall be complied to meet the satisfaction of the Building Official, Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshall, and the Public Works Services Director. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change that cannot be mitigated to a level that is less than • Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 • Page 7 significant in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. FISCAL IMPACT None CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 1. The Applicant shall comply with Resolution No. 6592, which approves Conditional Use Permit 2007 -07 with the related parking modification and Architectural Design Review 2006 -23. 2. The Applicant shall comply with all conditions set forth by the Planning Commission. . RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 6592, and approve Conditional Use Permit 2007 -07 with the related parking modification and Architectural Design Review 2006 -23 for a new 43,544 square foot L.A. Fitness health club at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue. Approved: xa William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachments: Resolution No. 6592 Appeal Letter from Councilmember Wuo, dated August 19, 2007 Planning Commission Minutes, dated July 24, 2007 and August 14, 2007 P.C. Resolution No. 1760 P.C. Staff Reports, dated July 24, 2007 and August 14, 2007 Negative Declaration Memos from City Traffic Engineer, dated May 1, 2006, • Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 Page 8 May 4, 2006, and August 7, 2006 Parking and Traffic Impact Analysis Reports, dated July 2006 Vicinity and Aerial Maps Full size and reduced copies of the plans Color Renderings • • • RUG.22.2007 11 :39RM BRLDWIN MGMT August 22, 2007 Bill Kelly City Manager Re: CUP 07 -07 LA Fitness Center Fix Bill: RECENEIa City of Arcadia John Wuo Council Msmbor N0. 198 P.1 aus z 2 2087 CITY OF ARCADIA CITY CLERK I would like to appeal CUP 07 -07 to the City Council, Thank you. Sincerely, ohn Wuo Council Member 240 West Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066.6021 (626) 574.5403 (626) 446 -5729 Fu • RESOLUTION NO. 6592 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007 -07 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 2006 -23 TO CONVERT THE EXISTING 43,544 SQUARE FOOT ROSS DRESS FOR LESS STORE TO A NEW L.A. FITNESS HEALTH CLUB WITH A PARKING MODIFICATION AT THE ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER AT 1325 S. BALDWIN AVENUE. WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia on August 3, 2006, received an Architectural Design Review application followed by a Conditional Use Permit application on May 16, 2007 by Michael Pashaie on behalf of L.A. Fitness to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress For Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club • with a parking modification at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ( "CEQA "), and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined, there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. 06 -23 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and • WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on July 24, 2007, at which time the Planning Commission approved the project and adopted is the Resolution on September 14, 2007; and, WHEREAS, within the prescribed five -day appeal period, Councilmember Wuo appealed the project for reconsideration in order to have a full review of the facts and circumstances prior to a final decision by the City; and, WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the City Council on September 18, 2007, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: i SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. SECTION 2 This City Council finds: L That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity because the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses, and it will be an appropriate use for the subject site, and the proposed project will provide adequate parking for the new health club and existing restaurant. • 2 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper one for which a • Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, loading, landscaping, parking, and other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code. 4. That the site abuts three streets that are adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the • comprehensive General Plan because the land use and current zoning are consistent with the General Plan. 6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this City Council grants Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. 06- 23 to permit a L.A. Fitness health club with a parking modification at 1325 S. • Baldwin Avenue, upon the following conditions: 7 I . The 37 parking spaces that face the store frontage shall be restricted to 45- minute parking, written on grade to indicate this restriction. • 2. The employee parking shall be restricted to, and employees shall be directed to, park at all the parking spaces along the frontages of Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue, as shown on Figure 5 of the Parking Study, dated July 2006. I All exterior light fixtures shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from the adjoining properties and streets. 4. The City Council shall have approved the release of the Covenant and Agreement that restricted the property owner from leasing the basement area for retail and non - retail space, dated April 10, 1987. • 5. Landscaping material shall be planted on the five metal wall trellises. 6. The health club shall be permitted to be open 24 -hours every day. 7. There shall be one (1) uniformed security guard on -duty 24 -hours every day to enforce the 45- minute parking requirements, the employee parking area, and to ensure the L.A. Fitness customers do not park across the street at the CVS parking lot, located at 1401 S. Baldwin Avenue. 8. A parking study shall be required for any new and existing uses within this shopping center that is subject to a parking modification. • 13 9. The applicant shall install and maintain in good working order at all times a surveillance camera outside the facility, within the swimming pool area, and at the main reception area for security purposes. 10. Approval of CUP 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 shall not take effect until the property owner(s) and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 11. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to • attack, set aside, void, or, annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, • employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 5 SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the City Council's action of September 18, 2007, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: SECTION 5. Resolution. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Mayor of the City of Arcadia ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: <� P. t� Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney • • 51 AUG.22.2007 11 :39AM u City of Ai cadia John Wuo Council M6nabrr NO. 199 P.1 F CEIVI1) AUG 2 2 2007 CITY OF ARCADIA CITY CLERK August 22, 2007 Bill Kelly City Manager Re: CUP 07 -07 LA Fitness Center I i Bill: I would like to appeal CUP 07-07 to the City Council, Thank you. Sincerely, • / , John Wuo Council Member BALDWIN MGMT 0 West Yiuntingwn Drive Office Box 60021 C4 91066.6031 (626) 5745403 (626) 446 -5729 Pax MINUTES • ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, July 24, 2007, 7:00 P.M. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, July 24, at 7:00 p.m., in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive, with Chairman Baderian presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille ABSENT: None Chairman Baderian welcomed Commissioner Baerg to the Planning Commission. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to read all Resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille r NOES: None OTHERS ATTENDING Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg Senior Planner Lisa Flores Associate Planner Tom Li Assistant Planner Steven Lee Senior Administrative Assistant Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Lee distributed a copy of an email message from Ms. Jill Hopper regarding Agenda Item 1, CUP 06 -16. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON - PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS — Five - minute time limit per person None is • PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS 1. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 06 -16 12336 Lower Azusa Road William Chan and Scott Chan The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and a Parking Modification to allow the conversion of an existing 36,283 square -foot warehouse facility into a badminton club. No floor space will be added to the existing building. Assistant Planner Steven Lee presented the staff report. Commissioner Parrille asked if events other than tournaments would be permitted at this location and, if so, wouldn't those events require more parking. Mr. Lee said that other types of events were not prohibited and Mr. Kruckeberg suggested that a condition of approval could be added prohibiting events other than tournaments. Commissioner Beranek asked if the city's new parking enforcement contractor would oversee parking at the site or would there be too much confusion as to whom to ticket. Mr. Kruckeberg said that the parking spaces are not currently designated for each • particular business so we would rely on existing parking enforcement efforts to enforce the covenants. The public hearing was opened. Applicants William Chan, 2875 Westburn Place, Rowland Heights, CA 91748, and Scott Chen, 1301 Bentley Court, West Covina, CA 91791, described the benefits of badminton. They said they want to create a first class club and, if successful, it will be the largest in North America. Commissioner Beranek asked the applicants if they had read the staff report and conditions of approval for the project and if they were in agreement with the conditions. Mr. Chan replied that they had. Commissioner Parrille asked if the applicants planned to hold other social events at this location and Mr. Chen assured him that they would only hold badminton tournaments. Chairman Baderian told Mr. Chan that the letter distributed to the Commissioners at the beginning of the meeting was from a neighbor of the proposed badminton club who claimed that he had made no effort to contact the nearby property owners regarding parking. Mr. Chan said that he was able to contact only two of the four property owners. • Commissioner Baerg noted that ping pong tables were mentioned in the presentation and asked if there were plans for ping pong tables at the badminton club. Mr. Chan said that originally ping pong tables were included in the proposal but they were eliminated because they would have required more parking. PC MINUTES 7 -24-07 Page 2 Mr. Dwight Russell, 1348 N. Stanford Way, Upland, CA 91786, said that he feels the badminton club would be a great asset to the community because it would provide a • friendly, healthy, nurturing atmosphere for families. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to close the public hearing. Without objection public hearing was closed. Commissioner Beranek said that he supports this project because it is a good asset for the community. Commissioner Parrille said that since no other social events will be held to impact parking the badminton club would be a good use of the property. Commissioner Beranek said he would like to more clearly define the parking plan for the club. Mr. Kruckeberg suggested adding a condition requiring the applicant to pay for restrictive signs or stenciling of parking spaces as determined by the City Engineer. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille to approve • Conditional Use Permit 06 -16 as recommended by stafT subject to the conditions in the staff report with the added condition regarding parking. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period after adoption of the Resolution which will be brought back to the Commission. 2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 07 -07 and ADR 06 -23 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue Michael Pashaie The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit and a parking modification to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, and approve the architectural design of the building. The proposed business hours will be 24 -hours every day. RESOLUTION NO. 1760 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review 06 -23 to • convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club with a parking modification at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center at 1325 South Baldwin Avenue. PC NEVI ES 7 -24-07 Page 3 Senior Planner Lisa Flores presented the staff report. • Commissioner Beranek asked for clarification on the parking plan for the center. Ms. Flores reviewed the restrictions for employees, time limits on parking and security guard scheduling. Commissioner Beranek asked if the parking was shared by all the tenants of the center and Mr. Kruckeberg told him that it was. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Michael Pashaie, 11028 Hillcrest Road, Beverly Hills, CA 90210, said he has owned the center since 1984. He said he wanted to make it a family oriented center and that he thinks LA Fitness will be a good addition and will benefit the community. He displayed pictures showing the parking area 25% to 45% vacant and he stated that even at Christmas there are usually about 200 spaces available. Mr. Pashaie said parking has never been a problem and he does not anticipate any. Mr. Pashaie said there will be one security guard from 5:00 pm to 12 midnight and three employees from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm to monitor employee parking. Commissioner Parrille said that he has noticed parking congestion in the lot in the evening, particularly around the Blockbuster store. Mr. Pashaie said that Blockbuster • will be closing soon because they do not have enough business. Commissioner Beranek questioned the number of security guards planned for the center and Mr. Pashaie confirmed that presently he is planning to use one uniformed security guard but if necessary he will add more. Commissioner Beranek asked the applicant if he had read and understood the conditions of approval and Mr. Pashaie said that he had. Mr. Mike Callahan, 22022 Oak Grove, Mission Viejo, Senior Vice President for Development, LA Fitness, Int., said that convenient parking is just as important to his organization as it is to the city. He further noted that they would not consider a location that did not offer enough parking. Mr. Callahan said that studies of the parking demand at the center and at the LA Fitness LaVerne location confirm that the center offers sufficient parking. He said that they have a lease at this location and are very committed to the project. Chairman Baderian noted that when LA Fitness initially applied for a permit in 1995, there was no 24 Hour Fitness in the city. He was wondering if the market could support two such similar operations. He also asked for examples of other cities where both LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness coexist successfully. • Mr. Callahan said that their studies have shown that the population density will support another club. PC MINUTES 7 -24.07 Page 4 Mr. Ken Cassidy of LA Fitness said that LA Fitness and 24 Hour Fitness have locations in Portland, Anaheim, Orange, Irvine, Lake Forest, Alhambra and Pasadena. • Commissioner Hsu asked what the projected membership was. Mr. Cassidy said they expect about 5000. He reminded the Commission that the members would be arriving at different times with the peak time from 5:00 am to 8:00 am and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday Commissioner Baderian asked if anyone wanted to speak in opposition to the project. Mr. Bill Mack, 748 Colleta St., said he lives about two blocks south of the project and his main concerns are the hours of operation and parking. He said that parking is already a problem at the center and he felt that several businesses have left the center because of this. He said he was concerned about security because of the hours of operation and he asked for an explanation of the appeal process. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hsu said he is in favor of the project. He said he has observed underutilization of parking in some areas of the lot so he doesn't see parking as a problem and he is in support of the project. Commissioner Parrille said that although he has observed a shortage of parking in the lot and congestion at the intersection of Naomi and Baldwin he feels that this project will generate benefits to the community. Commissioner Beranek asked who will be responsible for enforcement of the 45 minute Parking regulation and Mr. Kruckeberg advised that it will be privately enforced. Chairman Baderian asked if it would be advisable to add a condition requiring additional uniformed security personnel. Ms. Flores reviewed the security guard schedule and noted that the applicant has stated that he would add more security if needed. The applicant, Mr. Pashaie, said that initially the club will not be open 24 hours but if they decide to expand their hours of operation they would certainly add more security. Commissioner Beranek asked if the 45 minute parking restriction would be painted on the asphalt and Mr. Pashaie said it would. Chairman Baderian said he was concerned that additional security might be needed. Commissioner Beranek noted that the applicant has agreed to add security if the need arises. • Mr. Kruckeberg asked for a clarification of the security plan. The applicant, Mr. Pashaie, said that they plan to have three employees who roam the facility and grounds to insure PC MINUTES 7 -24.07 Page 5 safety until 5:00 pm every day. From 5:00 pm until midnight they will employ one uniformed security guard and if the facility is open after midnight they will employ • another security guard to cover that period. Commissioner Parrille suggested adding a condition requiring a security guard from midnight to 5:00 am if they are open. Mr. Kruckeberg read a draft condition as follows: "This will be condition number 10. There will be three shopping center staff available from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. There will be a uniformed security guard on the premises from 5:00 pm until 7:00 am." MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve Conditional Use Permit 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review 06 -23 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report. Resolution 1760 will be modified and presented at the next meeting of the Planning Commission. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution, which will be brought back to the Commission. • 3. PUBLIC HEARING MP 07 -03 810 Monte Verde Road Twen Ma (Architect) The applicant is requesting the following rear yard setback modifications for a proposed new 3,968 square -foot, two -story single - family residence: 1. A 23' -6" first floor setback in lieu of the required 35' -0" minimum; 2. A 27' -6" second floor setback in lieu of the required 35' -0" minimum; and 3. A 24' -0" second floor setback in lieu of the required 35' -0" minimum for a balcony area. There is a five working day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be filed by July 31. Associate Planner Tom Li presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Eric Lee, the applicant, said that the Architectural Review Board approved the project and he hoped the Planning Commission would grant their approval. • Commissioner Beranek asked Mr. Lee if he had read and understood the conditions of approval and he said he had. PC MINUTES 7.24 -07 Page 6 MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to close • the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to approve Modification Application MP 07 -03 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution, which will be brought back to the Commission. CONSENT ITEMS 4. RESOLUTION NO. 1761 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting • Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 07 -04 and approving Architectural Design Review No. ADR 07 -05 to expand and remodel the restaurant at 21 East Huntington Drive. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1761, as submitted. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek and Hsu NOES: Parrille There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by July 31 `. MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Baderian asked if the Commissioners had any vacation plans for the summer. Commissioner Parrdle said he would not be available for the Modification Committee • meeting on August 14 and Commissioner Beranek volunteered to attend in his place. PC MMUTES 7 -24-07 Page 7 Commissioner Parrille said that he expected to return in time for the Planning Commission meeting that evening. • MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS Commissioner Parrille reported that the Modification Committee approved MC 07- 21 /SFADR 07 -31 and MC 07 -23 /TR 07 -08. MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Kruckeberg reported that the Nobel Institute project and the Wireless Facility project that were continued from July 10 will be on the next agenda. He told the Commissioners that on July 26 the parties involved in the Caruso litigation will attend a settlement meeting. He also said that a Planning Commission tour of the city had been suggested. The tour would probably be conducted on a Saturday or on a Tuesday when there is no Planning Commission meeting and would give the Commissioners an opportunity to see the many new projects in the city. He noted that the tour would probably have to be noticed as a special meeting. Commissioner Beranek asked if there was any news from Rusnak. Mr. Kruckeberg said that a letter was being prepared asking Rusnak for an update. ADJOURNMENT 8:39 p.m. /s/Jason Kruckeberg Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission • PC MINUTES 7.24-07 Page 8 �, MINUTES ARCADIA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION Tuesday, August 14, 2007, 7:00 p.m. Arcadia City Council Chambers The Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia met in regular session on Tuesday, August 14, at 7:00 p.m., in the Arcadia Council Chambers of the City of Arcadia, at 240 W. Huntington Drive, with Chairman Baderian presiding. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille ABSENT: None MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to read all Resolutions by title only and waive reading the full body of the resolution. AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None OTHERS ATTENDING Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg Senior Planner Jim Kasama Associate Planner Tom Li Assistant Planner Steven Lee Senior Administrative Assistant Billie Tone SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM STAFF REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Mr. Kruckeberg told the Commissioners that a page was missing from the minutes of July 10, 2007, and that a complete set of the minutes was left at each place for them. TIME RESERVED FOR THOSE IN THE AUDIENCE WHO WISH TO ADDRESS THE PLANNING COMMISSION ON NON - PUBLIC HEARING MATTERS — Five - minute time limit per person None L J • • PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS PUBLIC HEARING CUP 07 -03 AND ADR 07 -04 Orange Grove Park Royal Street Communictions, LLC (Representative of MetroPCS) Continued from 7 -10 -07 This item has been modified and will be re- noticed to be heard at the August 28, 2007, public hearing. 2. PUBLIC HEARING CUP 07 -05 1 W. Duarte Road Jonathan Li Nobel Education Institute Continued from 7 -10 -07 The applicant has requested a Conditional Use Permit to expand the existing 2,280 square -foot tutorial center (Nobel Education Institute) by an additional 1,500 square feet for a total of approximately 3,780 square feet to accommodate a total of 75 students, and to have at least 60 students transported to Holly Avenue School for recreational activities and pick -up. • Senior Planner Jim Kasama presented the staff report. Commissioner Parrille said he was concerned about student traffic generated by Nobel Institute on Campus Drive, particularly when Arcadia High School was in session. Mr. Kasama said that traffic congestion was not expected to be a problem except in the case of major special events at the high school. Commissioner Baerg asked for verification of the number of students and Mr. Kasama said that the applicant wanted to increase enrollment from 30 to 75 students at the Duarte location. Commissioner Beranek noted that the owner of the restaurant in the center said the applicant was a good neighbor. He asked Mr. Kasama for clarification of the determination that the site is not adequate. 0 Mr. Kasama explained that "not adequate" means that the site cannot accommodate expansion without the transportation of students to other sites. The public hearing was opened. Ms. Michelle Wong, Director of Education at Nobel Institute, 136 San Miguel Drive, Arcadia, representing the applicant, offered to answer questions about the project. Commissioner Hsu asked if Nobel has a written agreement with Holly Avenue School. Ms. Wong explained that Nobel has a facility usage agreement form on file with the PC MINUTES 8 -14 -07 Page 2 school and that the agreement expires on June 30, 2008 and is renewable on a yearly basis. Chairman Baderian asked for clarification of the number of students currently enrolled • and where they are picked up and dropped off. Ms. Wong said the total enrollment is 80 students but they are at different locations. She further stated that there are less than 30 students at the Duarte Road Iocation. Other locations they use are 1012 S. Baldwin Avenue and Holly Avenue School campus. Chairman Baderian asked how many students are at the Holly Avenue location at one time and Ms. Wong said there are 10 to 30. Chairman Baderian asked Ms. Wong if Nobel Institute wanted to increase the number of students at the Duarte Road location to a maximum of 75 at one time. Ms. Wong said that most of them arrive from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Again Chairman Baderian asked if Nobel Institute wanted to increase the number of students at the Duarte Road location to a maximum of 75 at one time. Ms. Wong said they do. Commissioner Baerg asked if all the students are dropped off at the Duarte Road location and then transported to the other locations. Ms. Wong said that they are dropped off at the Duarte Road, Baldwin Avenue or Holly Avenue location where they will be attending sessions. . MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Hsu said that he frequents the center and never noticed a parking problem but that he is concerned about gridlock at the busy intersection. He noted that the impact of Nobel Institute on the other businesses in the center seems positive. Commissioner Beranek said he disagrees with staff's conclusion that because the Institute is open only a few hours each day it is detrimental to the surrounding businesses. Chairman Baderian asked how the number of students and transporting of students could be monitored. Mr. Kruckeberg said that monitoring would be difficult but could be accomplished on a sporadic basis by Code Services observation. Chairman Baderian asked how many units are vacant at the center and has there been any • interest in them. Mr. Kasama said there are currently two units vacant, one for about two years and the other for a little less. Further, the applicant had been cited for occupying the vacant units but Mr. Kasama was not aware of any other interest in the units. PC MINUTES 8 -14 -07 Page 3 Commissioner Hsu asked if staff could report back to the Commission in six months • regarding the traffic situation at Nobel Institute. Mr. Kruckeberg agreed to provide a report to the Commission of monitoring and Code Enforcement activity in six months. Don Penman, Development Services Manager, suggested requiring proof that all parents are notified of the pick up and drop off arrangements at each location. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve Conditional Use Permit 07 -05 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report with additional conditions regarding egress on Duarte Road only and required monitoring of transport of students. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None A Resolution reflecting the decision of the Planning Commission will be presented for adoption at the next Commission meeting. There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. • 3. PUBLIC HEARING ADMIN. SFADR 07 -22 531 W. Camino Real Ave. Peter Chao The applicant has filed an appeal of an Administrative Single - Family Design Review denial for new exterior red paint on the doors, dormers, and garage doors of an existing single- family residence. Assistant Planner Steven Lee presented the staff report The public hearing was opened. Mr. Peter Chao, 531 Camino Real, the applicant, said his wife was not available to attend the meeting but will return next month. He said that she chose the colors for the house and should be the one to respond to the Commissioners questions. He further noted that his wife had taken a paint sample to city hall and it was approved. He also said that there are many houses of this color in Arcadia and he will bring pictures to the next meeting to show the Commissioners. Chairman Baderian noted that he will not be available for the September 25 meeting MOTION: • It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to continue Item 3, Administrative Single Family Architectural Design Review 07 -22, to the September 25, 2007 meeting. PC MINUTES 5 -14 -07 Page 4 ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None ABSTAIN: Baderian 4. PUBLIC HEARING MP 07 -02 AND SF ADR 07 -40 25 W. Rodell Place Doug Huls The applicant is requesting approval of the following Modifications and Architectural Design Review for a garage remodel and a 540 square -foot second story addition to an existing single - family residence: 1. A 23' -0" easterly side yard setback in lieu of 25' -0" required for the proposed second story addition; and 2. A 32' -0" rear yard setback in lieu of 35' -0" required for the proposed second story addition. Assistant Planner Steven Lee presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Doug Huls, 25 W. Rodell Place, the applicant, said that he felt his requests were • within reason because of the unusual size of the lot. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Hsu, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to approve Modification No. MP 07 -02 and Single Family Administrative Design Review 07 -40 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be filed by August 22. 0 PC MINUTES 8 -14 -07 Page 5 5. PUBLIC HEARING MP 07 -04 AND ADR 06 -30 120 S. Second Ave. • Sam Yum The applicant is requesting approval of the following Modifications and Architectural Design Review for a proposed two -unit residential condominium project on an R -3 multiple - family zoned property: 1. A 13' -0" to 15' -0" street side yard setback in lieu of the required 25' -0" minimum; and 2. A 23' -0" front yard setback in lieu of the required 25' -0" minimum for a covered porch. Associate Planner Tom Li presented the staff report. Commissioner Beranek asked if this property was appropriate for the R -3 area. Mr. Li said that the lot is surrounded by R -3 lots and the style matches the neighboring properties. Mr. Kruckeberg pointed out that although the square footage of the lot would allow for three units, the development standards limit it to two units even with the requested modifications. . Commissioner Hsu asked if the proposed metal gates will present a visibility problem on the street. Mr. Li said that the fence is three feet high which is the maximum height permitted by standards and no visibility restriction is anticipated. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Sam Yum, the designer, 120 S. Second Street, offered to answer any questions the Commissioners might have. There were none. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu, to approve Modification No. MP 07 -04 and Architectural Design Review 06 -30 as recommended by staff, subject to the conditions in the staff report. • PC MINUTES 8 -14 -07 Page 6 ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille • NOES: None There is a five working day appeal period from the date of the decision. Appeals are to be filed by August 22. 6. PUBLIC HEARING MP 07 -05 AND ADR 07 -01 15 & 15 %: Lucile Street Javier Cortez The applicant is requesting various setback and landscaping Modifications and Architectural Design Review for a proposed addition and remodel of two existing units on an R -3 multiple - family zoned property. Associate Planner Tom Li presented the staff report. The public hearing was opened. Mr. Javier Cortez, 15 and 15 %2 Lucile Street, said he represents the owner of the property. He said that the property is difficult to rent because there is only one bedroom and the existing garage is falling apart. He said the modifications are necessary because of the configuration of the lot. Commissioner Parrille asked Mr. Cortez if he had considered tearing down the existing • structure and rebuilding to gain a more intense usage. Mr. Cortez said that budget constraints do not allow for this option. Commissioner Beranek said that this seems like a patchwork approach to the budget and lot configuration restrictions. He asked if the project can go forward within the scope of staff's recommendations. Mr. Cortez said that the project cannot proceed without approval of the modifications requested. Chairman Baderian said that it appears that staff's recommendations are not acceptable to the applicant and he suggested that the applicant meet with staff to explore alternatives. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Beranek, to close the public hearing. Without objection the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Parrille said that it appears that the applicant does not have the funds to • make the best use of the property. PC MINUTES 8 -14 -07 Page 7 Chairman Baderian noted that the Commission wants to support the rehabilitation of a structure but it must be done in conformance with codes. • Commissioner Parrille suggested a continuance to allow the applicant and staff further opportunity to review the project and seek financing for more intense use of the property. Mr. Kruckeberg said that work has begun on the project, walls removed, etc., and something must be done soon for the sake of the neighborhood. He said the project requires significant redesign and although it is not impossible to bring it to conformance it will be difficult. Mr. Cortez said he will discuss the situation with the owner. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Parrille, to continue Modification No. MP 07 -05 and Architectural Design Review 07 -01 to September 11, 2007. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None • CONSENT ITEMS 7. RESOLUTION NO. 1760 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review 06 -23 to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less store to a new L.A. Fitness Health club with a parking Modification at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt Mr. Kruckeberg said that after the July 27 meeting the LA Fitness applicant told staff he realized that a better alternative for security would be to provide a uniformed guard 24 hours per day. Condition 6 of the Resolution has been modified to reflect this decision. MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1760, as submitted. ROLL CALL: • AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None PC MINUTES 5 -14 -07 Page 8 There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by August 22. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 1762 A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, approving Conditional Use Permit application No. CUP 06 -16 to allow the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a Badminton Club, and the corresponding Parking Modification, at 12336 Lower Azusa Road. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to adopt Resolution No. 1762, as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek and Hsu NOES: Parrille There is a five working day appeal period after the adoption of the Resolution. Appeals are to be filed by August 22. 9. MINUTES OF 7 -10 -07 AND MINUTES OF 7 -24 -07 RECOMMENDATION: Approve MOTION: It was moved by Commissioner Beranek, seconded by Commissioner Hsu to recommend approval of the Minutes of July 10, and July 24, 2007 as submitted. ROLL CALL: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Beranek, Hsu and Parrille NOES: None MATTERS FROM CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioner Beranek asked about a study session. Mr. Kruckeberg said that he will provide options for dates, venues and other details at the next meeting. Commissioner Beranek asked if there was any news from Rusnak and Mr. Kruckeberg said that he would provide Commissioner Beranek with a copy of a letter from the City Council to Rusnak. C , J • • PC MINUTES 8 -14 -07 Page 9 MODIFICATION COMMITTEE MEETING ACTIONS • Commissioner Beranek reported that the Modification Committee had four items on the agenda this morning and all items were approved. MATTERS FROM STAFF Mr. Kruckeberg asked the Commissioners to review the information on a training opportunity at UCLA on Thursday, September 20, that was included in their notebooks. Mr. Kruckeberg said he attended a workshop on the housing element of the General Plan. He said that most of the state legislation is leaning toward requiring multiple housing at high densities, allowing less opportunity for discretion. He told the Commissioners to expect challenges in this area and that he will keep them apprised. Mr. Kruckeberg said that there were seven responses to the RFQ for the City Hall project. Prospective architects will be interviewed a week from Friday. Lastly, Mr. Kruckeberg reported that there will be another community meeting in the Council Chambers on August 30 regarding the County sediment removal project at Santa Anita dam. ADJOURNMENT 8:35 ^ p.m. • /s /Jason Kruckebere Secretary, Arcadia Planning Commission C J PC MINUTES 8 -14 -07 Page 10 RESOLUTION NO. 1760 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007 -07 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 2006 -23 TO CONVERT THE EXISTING 43,544 SQUARE FOOT ROSS DRESS FOR LESS STORE TO A NEW L.A. FITNESS HEALTH CLUB WITH A PARKING MODIFICATION AT THE ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER AT 1325 S. BALDWIN AVENUE WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia on August 3, 2006, received an Architectural Design Review application followed by a Conditional Use Permit application on May 16, 2007 by Michael Pashaie on behalf of L.A. Fitness Fitness to convert the • existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress For Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health • club with a parking modification at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ( "CEQA "), and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined, there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. 06 -23 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on July 24, • 2007, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to b PP ty e heard and present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the • public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity because the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses, and it will be an appropriate use for the subject site, and the proposed project will provide adequate parking for the new health club and existing restaurant. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, loading, landscaping, parking, and other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The • proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code. 2 4. That the site abuts three streets that are adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. • 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because the land use and current zoning are consistent with the General Plan. 6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants • Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. 06- 23 to permit a L.A. Fitness health club with a parking modification at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue, upon the following conditions: 1. The 37 parking spaces that face the store frontage shall be restricted to 45- minute parking, written on grade to indicate this restriction. 2. The employee parking shall be restricted to, and employees shall be directed to, park at all the parking spaces along the frontages of Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue, as shown on Figure 5 of the Parking Study, dated July 2006. 3. All exterior light fixtures shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from • the adjoining properties and streets. 3 • 4. Landscaping material shall be planted on the five metal wall trellises. 5. The health club shall be permitted to be open 24 -hours every day. 6. There shall be one (1) uniformed security guard on -duty 24 -hours every day to enforce the 45- minute parking requirements, the employee parking area, and to ensure the L.A. Fitness customers do not park across the street at the CVS parking lot, located at 1401 S. Baldwin Avenue. 7. A parking study shall be required for any new and existing uses within this shopping center that is subject to a parking modification. 8. The applicant shall install and maintain in good working order at all times a • surveillance camera outside the facility, within the swimming pool area, and at the main reception area for security purposes. 9. Approval of CUP 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 shall not take effect until the property owner(s) and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 10. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to . attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited M to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided • for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of August 14, 2007, by the following vote: • AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Baer g, Beranek, Hsu, Parrille NOES: None ABSENT: None SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 14' day of August 2007, by the following votes: • 5 AYES: • NOES: ABSENT: ATTEST: Secretary P arming Co Sion City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: P. /) t tjE�e Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney C� Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia 0 9 STAFF REPORT Development Services Department July 24, 2007 TO: Arcadia Planning Commission FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator By: Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit 2007 -07 and Architectural Design Review 2006 -23 for a proposed L.A. Fitness health club and related parking modification at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue. SUMMARY The subject applications were filed by Michael Pashaie on behalf of L.A. Fitness • to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross store to a new L.A. Fitness ctural health club at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, and approve the archite design of the building. The proposed business hours will be 24 -hours everyday. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the applications, and adoption of Resolution No. 1760 approving the health club and related parking modification, subject to the conditions of approval outlined in this staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Michael Pashaie, property owner and representative of L.A. Fitness health club LOCATION: 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue REQUESTS: A Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review to allow a new L.A. Fitness health club and related parking modification. • LOT AREA: 772,134 square feet (17.73 acres) FRONTAGES: Approximately 679' along Baldwin Avenue Approximately 1,064' along Duarte Road Approximately 1,047' along Naomi Avenue EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is developed with Burlington Coat Factory/Baby Depot, Joann Fabrics, Ross Dress for Less store, Vons Pavilions market, and three multi- tenant strip commercial buildings. The property is zoned C -2, and C -2 & H4 (4 -story height overlay) along Baldwin Avenue. SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: South: East: West: • GENERAL PLAN DESI General Office Use and Commercial; zoned C -2 and C -2 & H -4 Sav -on Drug store center; zoned C -2 General Commercial Use; zoned C -2 General Retail Shops (Presidents Square); zoned C -2 GNATION: Commercial BACKGROUND The majority of the buildings that exist on the site were originally constructed in 1957. Although the shopping center consists of two separate parcels, the center is joined together through a recorded reciprocal parking and driveway easement with the neighboring Von's Pavilions shopping center to utilize the parking areas in common (see attached site plan). In 1995, the Planning Commission approved Conditional Use Permit No. 1995 -11 with a parking modification to permit a 25,000 square foot L.A. Fitness health club on the second floor, directly above the Burlington Coat Factory (currently occupied by Joann Fabrics). However, the applicant chose not to occupy that unit since they needed a larger facility. -- CUP No. 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 July 24, 2007 Page 2 PROPOSAL . The applicant is requesting to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less store that is located at the corner of Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue to a new L.A. Fitness health club, as shown on the submitted site plan. The new business would occupy the basement and first level of the retail space, and would consists of several work -out areas totaling 38,844 square feet (i.e. aerobics, fitness, gymnasium, indoor swimming pool, and basketball court), 1,900 square feet of non - workout areas (i.e. locker rooms and kids club), and 2,800 square feet of office area. The fitness health club will be open 24 -hours everyday with a maximum of 15 employees during each shift. Pa_ rkma The site originally had 1,182 parking spaces, which met the minimum parking requirements when the site was developed. However, in 1984, the on -site parking areas were redesigned to provide 18 less parking spaces. In May of 1999, an additional 13 parking spaces were eliminated due to seismic retrofit within the parking structure, to accommodate a new trash enclosure, and provide additional handicapped parking spaces. Since then several parking modifications were approved for the shopping center (i.e. Starbucks Coffee Shop, Subway, has 1,151'd parking d spaces hat s loca located China in a large s parking lot on the south side of the center, a smaller surface lot along Duarte Road behind • Pavilions market, and within a single -level parking structure (399 parking spaces). The Arcadia Municipal Code requires that a health club provide 1 parking space per 35 square feet of gross floor area in all workout areas, and 1 space for every 250 square feet of sales /office area. As such, the number of parking spaces does not comply with the current code requirement of 1,151 spaces for the pre- existing shopping center. With the proposed addition of the L.A. Fitness health club, the total number of on -site spaces required for the shopping center would be 2,335 spaces. Although the City's parking requirements were amended in 2004, an amendment was not considered to the health club parking requirements since prior to 2004 most of the health clubs occupied existing buildings that were approximately 10,000 square feet or less and could comply with this requirement. It was not until 2005 when a 38,990 square foot, 24 -hour Fitness health club was proposed at 125 N. First Avenue that staff determined the current requirement could not be applied to a facility of this size because the parking requirement does not anticipate this type of facility, In addition, the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer determined that a parking study was necessary for projects like this to better CUP No. 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 July 24, 2007 Page 3 • signage would be visually harmonious with the surrounding commercial developments (see the attached building elevations). It is staff's opinion that the proposed health club is also the highest and most appropriate use for this shopping center since the peak parking demand for this use and retail /commercial uses does not overlap, therefore minimizing parking impacts. Also, the offset of peak parking demands allows for "shared parking ", where parking spaces designated for one land use are not fully utilized at all times of the day, and are available for use by the other uses on this property. The proposed project will keep the activities at this center active, and would meet the goals of the City's General Plan which is to provide new recreational activities to the existing residences and local employment opportunities. As for the facility proposed to be open 24 -hours a day, the City's Police Captain recommends that a surveillance camera be placed in the parking area that faces the west entrance, within the pool area since there will no lifeguard on duty, and at the main reception area to deter any disturbance and /or robberies. A condition of approval to this effect has been imposed (refer to condition of approval no. 7). Therefore, it is staffs opinion that the proposed use would be an appropriate addition to the shopping center and the general area since it would revitalize this center, provided that the operation of such uses remains consistent with this • application. CODE REQUIREMENTS All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits, building safety, health code compliance, parking and site design shall be complied to meet the satisfaction of the Building Official, Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshall, and the Public Works Services Director, CEQA Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change that cannot be mitigated to a level that is less than significant in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. CUP No. 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 July 24, 2007 Page 6 FINDINGS • Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use Permit to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions can be satisfied: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely • affect the comprehensive General Plan. RECOMMENDATIONS The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. 2006 -23 to permit a L.A. Fitness health club and related parking modification, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. The 37 parking spaces that face the store frontage shall be restricted to 45- minutes, written on grade to indicate this restriction 2. The employees shall be restricted to, and employees shall be directed to, park at all the parking spaces along the frontages of Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue from 7:00 a.m, to 10:00 p.m., as shown on Figure 5 of the Parking Study, dated July 2006. 3. All exterior light fixtures shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from the adjoining properties and streets. 4. Landscaping material shall be planted on the five metal wall trellises. 5. The health club shall be permitted to be open 24 -hours every day. CUP No. 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 July 24, 2007 Page 7 • review parking impacts (a parking modification was approved for 24 -hour Fitness 280 parking spaces in lieu of 791 spaces). Due to the current site parking deficit as compared to the City's parking requirements and the fact that the City's parking requirements (1 space for every 35 square feet of gross floor area) for a health club was not intended for a facility of this size, a parking and traffic study was prepared by Hirsch /Green Transportation consulting to provide a detailed comparison between the City's parking requirements and the observed parking demand of other L.A. Fitness facilities that are of similar size, a forecast of parking demand for the proposed project, as well as a shared parking analysis. Also, a survey of the existing parking demand was conducted to provide actual data of current parking utilization, and to provide a baseline to evaluate the potential parking impacts from the proposed L.A. Fitness facility. Based on the results, the shopping center with the proposed L.A. Fitness will not fully utilize the parking supply provided since the proposed health club does not exhibit the same parking profile as general retail or commercial uses, and the parking demand during peak periods does not overlap. In fact, during the peak period when all uses are in full operation the site will be approximately 62% occupied, leaving a minimum of 454 available spaces. The site's parking demand was also adjusted to account for the year -end holiday shopping periods. . Even adjusting for a maximum anticipated usage during seasonal parking demands, the site would be at maximum capacity of 85 %, leaving a minimum of 176 spaces available beyond the anticipated need. Therefore, according to the parking study there will always be additional parking spaces available on -site. A traffic report was also prepared by Hirsch /Green Transportation consulting to determine if the proposed project would have any traffic impacts to the major four intersections in the area: • Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road • Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue • Naomi Avenue and Golden West Avenue • Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road The City Engineer and Traffic Engineer has reviewed the reports and determined the proposed project will not create any significant impacts on -site or to any of the major intersections, nor will it create any impacts to the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) which monitors the major intersections and freeway segments in the project vicinity. While some parking areas may experience high utilizations throughout the day and week, the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer determined that no significant parking impacts and no parking "overflow" is expected onto the site adjacent streets or parking areas. CUP No. 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 July 24, 2007 Page 4 To provide additional available parking for the patrons of the stores and • businesses adjacent to the proposed L.A. Fitness health club, the property owner has volunteered to restrict the 37 parking spaces that face the store frontage to 45- minute parking (refer to the site plan), and required that the employees park within the under utilized parking areas along the frontages of Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., everyday, as suggested in the parking study. This will be enforced by the lease agreement and on -site security guard. Therefore, by relocating employee parking away from the more highly utilized parking areas, this will simply provide additional available parking for the patrons, and minimize any on -site parking congestion. Architectural Design Review Staff has worked diligently with the applicant's architect for several months on the Proposed architectural style of the building to create an attractive physical with detailed elevations that will hopefully set the new architectural style for any image future remodel to this shopping center. As a result, two grand towers are proposed to develop a new focal point at the corner of Baldwin /Naomi Avenue. Also, the building was designed to include non - continuous facades, metal awnings, tall storefront windows, landscaping over the metal trellises to break -up the blank fagade, and cultured stones at the base of the building and on the towers. The proposed wall signs are .also shown to ensure the sign colors complement • the colors of the structure and architectural design, and not applied as an afterthought. ANALYSIS Uses such as health clubs require conditional use permits, and traffic concerns can be addressed as part of the consideration of such applications. Generally, staff does not encourage uses that are deficient in parking. However, based on the applicant's proposal and the parking and traffic reports, the existing on -site parking is expected to adequately accommodate the parking demand for the existing and proposed uses. Despite the fact that the City parking code requirements suggests a parking deficit for the site, and the L.A. Fitness would result in an increase in the parking demands at the site, the City Engineer and Traffic Engineer determined that the center is not anticipated to result in any on- site parking shortages when the center is fully occupied. Also, staff believes that the applicant's proposal meets the intent of the design criteria set forth in the City's Architectural Design Review Guidelines. The new design elements of the subject building, the towers, tall storefront windows, and CUP No. 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 July 24, 2007 Page 5 • 6. A parking study shall be required for any new and existing uses within this shopping center that is subject to a parking modification. 7. The applicant shall install and maintain in good working order at all times a surveillance camera outside the facility, within the swimming pool area, and at the main reception area for security purposes. 8. Approval of CUP 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 shall not take effect until the property owner(s) and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 9. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and /or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and /or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the • right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval The Planning Commission should move to adopt the Negative Declaration, approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2007 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. 2006 -23, and adopt Resolution No. 1760 to permit a L.A. Fitness health club and related parking modification at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review, the Commission should state the specific reasons for denial and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions regarding this matter prior to the July 24, 2007 public hearing, please contact Lisa Flores at (626) 574 -5445. CUP No. 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 July 24, 2007 Page 8 C� Approved By: Jason Kr6c Community Attachments: Resolution No. 1760 Negative Declaration Parking and Traffic Impact Analysis Reports, dated July 2006 Memo from City Traffic Engineer, dated May 4, 2006 and August 7, 2006 Vicinity and Aerial Maps Full size and reduced copies of the plans Color Renderings • • CUP No. 2007 -07 and ADR No. 2006 -23 July 24, 2007 Page 9 r *C �RPpg A Tg9 •� °o° STAFF REPORT Development Services Department August 14, 2007 TO: Arcadia Planning Commission FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator By: Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Resolution No. 1760 regarding Conditional Use Permit 2007 -07 and Architectural Design Review 2006 -23 for a proposed L.A Fitness health club and related parking modification at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue. • BACKGROUND On July 24, 2007, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider the subject applications regarding the applicant's proposal to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress For Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club, and related parking modification at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue. At the July 27, 2007 Planning Commission meeting, the applicant and property owner, Mr. Michael Pashaie proposed to provide additional security by utilizing two (2) of shopping center staff to police and serve as security guards from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For night -time security, the applicant proposed providing one (1) uniformed security guard from 5:00 p.m, to midnight, everyday. Both the staff and the night -time security would be responsible for enforcing the 45- minute parking requirements, the employee parking, and to ensure that the L.A. Fitness customers do not park across the street at the CVS parking lot. The Planning Commission agreed to this proposal, and approved Conditional Use Permit 2007- 07 and Architectural Design Review 2006 -23, subject that the Resolution be revised to include the applicant's security proposal as a condition of approval. Shortly after the Planning Commission meeting ended, the property owner approached staff stating that he recognizes that it would too difficult to have the • shopping center staff police the parking spaces and enforce it since they will not RESOLUTION NO. 1760 • A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2007_07 AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW 2006 -23 TO CONVERT THE EXISTING 43 SQUARE FOOT ROSS DRESS FOR LESS STORE TO A NEW L.A. FITNESS HEALTH CLUB WITH A PARKING MODIFICATION AT THE ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER AT 1325 S. BALDWIN AVENUE. WHEREAS, the City of Arcadia on August 3, 2006, received an Architectural Design Review application followed by a Conditional Use Permit application on May 16, 2007 by Michael Pashaie on behalf of L.A. Fitness to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress For Less store to a new L.A. Fitness health club • with a parking modification at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ( "CEQA "), and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined, there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 07 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. 06 -23 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and • 1 • be in a security uniform. As a result, staff recommended that the applicant not use the shopping center staff for security, but instead hire one (1) uniformed security guard solely for the purpose of policing the parking situation 24 -hours a day. The property owner agreed to staff's recommendation and accepted the revised condition of approval (refer to condition of approval no. 6), and the revised Resolution which has been reviewed by the City Attorney. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval The Planning Commission should move to adopt Resolution No. 1760 to permit a new L.A. Fitness health club and related parking modification. If any member of the Planning Commission, or other interested party has any questions regarding this matter prior to the August 14, 2007 public hearing, please contact, Senior Planner Lisa Flores at (626) 574 -5445. Approved By: • Jason Kruckeberg Community Development Administrator Attachment: Resolution No. 1760 n LJ CUP No. 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 Page 2 CITY OFARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit No. 2007 -07 and Architectural Design Review No. 06 -23 2. Project Address (Location): 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue 3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number: Michael Pashaie, Property Owner 9255 Sunset Blvd., Suite 320 West Hollywood, CA 90069 (310) 858 -6797 4. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia -- Development Services Department • Community Development Division — Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066 -6021 5. Lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number: Lisa Flores, Senior Planner (626) 574 -5445 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Classification: C -2, and C -2 & H-4 8. Description of Project: A Conditional Use Permit and parking modification to convert the existing 43,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less department Store to a new L.A. Fitness health club at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, and approve the architectural design of the building. The proposed business hours will be 24 -hours everyday. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) North: General Office Use and Commercial South: Sav -on Drug store center • —_ East----- Qeneral- CommerciatUse — ___---- - - - - -- File No. CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 • West: General Retail Shops (Presidents Square) 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): N/A 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. E [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Biological Resources [ j Geology /Soils [ ] Hydrology/Water Quality [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Population & Housing [ ] Recreation [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance [ ] Air Quality [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ ] Land Use & Planning [ ] Noise [ ] Public Services [ ] Transportation / Circulation DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ j I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, but that at least one effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards and has been addressed by mitigation measures based on that earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, and if any remaining effect is a 'Potentially Significant Impact' or "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," an ENVIRONMENT IM PACT REPORT is require but it only ne t o analyze the of of cts thaffiave not yet - n�ra - dressed -- — — y - - - -- -2- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1 File No. CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 [ J I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in an earlier Environmental Impact Report pursuant to applicable standards and have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. By: Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator For: The City of Arcadia -- Development Services Department Signature Date Printed For EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: • A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact' answers that are • adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact' answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects such as the one involved (e.g., the project is not within a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact' answer should be explained where it is based on project - specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project wiff not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project - specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project - level, indirect as well as direct, and construction related as well as operational impacts. 3. 'Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impact' entries when the determination is made, an Environmental Impact Report is required. 4. `Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from 'Potentially Significant Impact' to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17 "Earlier Analyses" may be cross - referenced). 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, Impact Report, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed n in n an • -3- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1 File No. CUP 07.07 and ADR No. 06.23 • earlier EIR or Negative Declaration {Section 15063(c)(3)(D) }. Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 17 at the end of the checklist. a) Earlier Analyses Used: Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site - specific conditions for the project. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist, references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7. Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8. The explanation of each issue should identify: • a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. -4- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 060 The proposed project will not affect any scenic vista since the proposed project will noe located t b near a scenic vista or highway. Also, the proposed design has been conceptually approved through Guidelines. review delinesTherefo es t proposed project will not create a significant City's se impact Architectural terms of ae to the adjacent land uses. 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts to agriculture 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. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of ❑ Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non - agricultural use? (The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California Resources Agency to non - agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson 0 Act contract? C) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to ❑ their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non - agricultural use? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • CEQA Checklist 4 Less Than Potentially Significant Significant With Less Than Impact Mitigation Significant Impact No Impact Incorporation 1 • AESTHETICS — Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a Scenic vista? ❑ ❑ b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, ❑ ❑ rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state ❑ scenic highway? C) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of ❑ the site and its surroundings? ❑ ❑ d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would ❑ adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? ❑ ® ❑ The proposed project will not affect any scenic vista since the proposed project will noe located t b near a scenic vista or highway. Also, the proposed design has been conceptually approved through Guidelines. review delinesTherefo es t proposed project will not create a significant City's se impact Architectural terms of ae to the adjacent land uses. 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts to agriculture 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. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of ❑ Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non - agricultural use? (The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California Resources Agency to non - agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson 0 Act contract? C) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to ❑ their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non - agricultural use? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ • CEQA Checklist 4 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 C J Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation The proposed project is consistent with the Commercial land use designation of the General Plan and with the height overlay of H4 since it is required to comply with the regulations of any other jurisdictional agency environmental regulations. As such, the proposed project will have no impacts on agricultural resources. 3. 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 the applicable air ❑ ❑ ❑ quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an ❑ ❑ ❑ existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria ❑ ❑ ❑ • pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ❑ ❑ ❑ concentrations? f) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of ❑ ❑ ® ❑ people? The proposed project is consistent with the South Coast Air Quality Management District Air Quality Management Plan (SCAQMD) based on the discussion below. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse impact, either directly or through ❑ ❑ ❑ habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian habitat or ❑ ❑ ❑ other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional - - plans,- policies,- and-regulations- oil-by_the_CaIfornia _Department- of_______.__ Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? CEQA Checklist 6 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 • Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation C) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands ❑ as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but not limited to , marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident ❑ or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or Migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological ❑ resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation ❑ Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ There will be no elimination or reduction in the numbers of unique, rare, or endangered species o • plants since the subject site does not contain any known populations of rare or endangered species, only non - native plant species. The project will not introduce any new species into the area, or result in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species since the proposed project will only remove annual, non - native, or ornamental plantings. Therefore, the project will not reduce the acreage of any agricultural crop since the subject site is not an agricultural use. As for the De Minimis Impact Finding, there is no evidence before the City that the proposed project will have any potential adverse effect on wildlife resources. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a ❑ ❑ historical resource as defined in § 15064.5? ❑ b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an ❑ ❑ archaeological resource pursuant to § 15064.5? ❑ c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or ❑ site or unique geologic feature? ❑ ❑ d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of __ ❑ • formal cemeteries? ❑ CEQA Checklist 6 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 • Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation There are no paleontological resources on the project site and the existing building and site is not a potential cultural resource. Also, the site is not located in a sensitive area for these resources. As such, there is no significant impact to cultural resources. 6. 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 delineated on the ❑ ❑ ❑ most recent Alquist - Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ ® ❑ • iii) Seismic - related failure, ground including liquefaction? ❑ ❑ ❑ v) Landslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ❑ ❑ ❑ c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that ❑ ❑ ❑ would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil as defined in Table 18 -1 -8 of the ❑ ❑ ❑ Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic ❑ ❑ ❑ tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? CEQA Checklist 7 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -� Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation According to the City's General Plan there are two local faults: Raymond Hill Fault and the Sierra Madre Fault. The closet active fault to the subject site is the Raymond Hill Fault, which underlies to the north of the subject site. However, all tentative improvements will be required to conform to the most current local, state, and federal building standards for the foundation design, bearing values, continuous wall footings, footings, settlement, earth pressures, slab on grade, and grading. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS -Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment ❑ ❑ ❑ through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment ❑ ❑ ❑ through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into 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? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous ❑ ❑ ® ❑ materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where ❑ ❑ ❑ such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the ❑ ❑ ❑ project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted ❑ ❑ ❑ emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ---- - - - - -- h) Expose -people - or- structures -to-a sjgni icant -risk of -loss injury- or— __ ❑ —____ death involving wild land fires, including where wild lands are ❑ — ❑.�_ ® - - -- adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed CEQA Checklist 8 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 • Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation with wild lands? There are no hazardous substances or waste on the subject site. However, prior to any demolition, the property owner shall conduct a comprehensive, EPA/HUD -level Lead Based Paint Survey and a complete AHERA level pre - demolition Asbestos Survey prior to any demolition activities since it may disturb any lead paint present. 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ❑ ❑ ❑ requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ❑ ❑ ❑ substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (i.e., the production rate of pre- existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been • granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or ❑ ❑ ❑ area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltration on or off -site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or ❑ ❑ ❑ area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off -site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the ❑ ❑ ❑ capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise 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? h) Place within a 100 -year floodplain structures which would impede ❑ ❑ ❑ or redirect flood flows? CEQA Checklist 9 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 0641 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or ❑ death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the ❑ ❑ failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ k) Potential impact of project construction on storm water runoff? ❑ ❑ ❑ 1) Potential impact of project post- construction activity on storm ❑ water runoff? ❑ ❑ m Potential for discharge of storm water from areas from material ❑ storage, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), ❑ ❑ waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, • delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? n) Potential for discharge of storm water to cause significant harm ❑ on the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies? ❑ ❑ o) Potential for discharge of storm water to impair the beneficial ❑ uses of the receiving waters or areas that provide water quality ❑ ❑ benefit? P) Potential for significant changes in the flow velocity or volume of ❑ storm water runoff that can use environmental harm? El ❑ q) Potential for significant increases in erosion of the project site or ❑ surrounding areas? ❑ ❑ The proposed project will not change the currents, or the course of direction of water movements in either marine or fresh waters, as the project is not located in marine or fresh water setting, Also, the entire City is located in Flood Zone D, which has no mandatory flood insurance purchase requirements. As such, there are no floodplain regulations. The proposed project must also comply with all the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. — • CEQA Checklist 10 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 • Due to the nature of the proposed project, the project may increase the demand of energy sources or require new sources of energy or impact natural resources the new health club will be significantly larger than the existing bank building. As a result, the proposed project will be required to comply with the energy and water conservation requirements contained in the Uniform Building Code. As such, the project would not result in the use of water and energy in a wasteful manner, resulting in no significant impact to energy and mineral resources. 11. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of ❑ Cl ® ❑ standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne ❑ ❑ ❑ vibration or groundborne noise levels? C) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the ❑ ❑ project vicinity above levels existing without the project? CEQA Checklist 11 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact 4ncorporation 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of ❑ ❑ ❑ an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural ❑ ❑ ❑ community conservation plan? The proposal is consistent with the Commercial land use designation of the General Plan, and it will be required to comply with the regulations of any other jurisdictional agency with applicable environmental regulations. As such, staff there will be no impact to the land use since the underlying zone and land use will remain the same. �. 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? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally- important mineral ❑ ❑ ❑ resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Due to the nature of the proposed project, the project may increase the demand of energy sources or require new sources of energy or impact natural resources the new health club will be significantly larger than the existing bank building. As a result, the proposed project will be required to comply with the energy and water conservation requirements contained in the Uniform Building Code. As such, the project would not result in the use of water and energy in a wasteful manner, resulting in no significant impact to energy and mineral resources. 11. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of ❑ Cl ® ❑ standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne ❑ ❑ ❑ vibration or groundborne noise levels? C) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the ❑ ❑ project vicinity above levels existing without the project? CEQA Checklist 11 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 0 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact incorporation d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise ❑ ❑ levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the ® ❑ project? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where ❑ ❑ such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public ❑ airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the ❑ project expose people residing or working in the project area to ❑ El excessive noise levels? 12. 13. The proposed project is subject to Planning Commission's review and the Commission may - pos conditions to ensure that the noise impacts are minimized include, but not limited re rest cting the hours of operation. t As h mitigated g there will be no ant impact to the noise as a result of this project. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project: a) induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly ❑ ❑ (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or ❑ indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating ❑ ❑ the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? ❑ c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the ❑ ❑ construction of replacement housing elsewhere? ❑ The proposed project will have no significant impact to population and will not cause substantial impacts to the local population projections, induce substantial growth, or displace eting house xis since no housing is proposed with this project. As such, there will be no significant impact to Population and housing as a result of this project. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project: a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, . ----- need_fnr mew n r-PhLYsically -altered- -governmentaLfaci bes,_- the___ - - - - -- ------_ construction of which could cause significant environmental -_..----- - - - - -- impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response CEQA Checklist 12 The proposed project will not result in an increase in the demand for recreational facilities since the proposed use does not consist of housing. Therefore, the proposed project will not increase the demand for housing or regional parks or other recreational facilities. 15. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the ❑ ❑ ® ❑ existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service ❑ ❑ ❑ standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an ❑ ❑ ® ❑ — __increase_ja_traffic_Ievels or_ a_change_in_loration -thatresults in _ ______ substantial safety risks? CEQA Checklist 13 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Police protection? ❑ ❑ ❑ Schools? ❑ ❑ ❑ Parks? ❑ ❑ ❑ Other public facilities? ❑ ❑ ❑ The proposed project would not result in a new or altered the government services. Therefore, there are no significant impacts to public services as a result of this project. 14. RECREATION - Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or ❑ ❑ ❑ • other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the ❑ ❑ ❑ construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The proposed project will not result in an increase in the demand for recreational facilities since the proposed use does not consist of housing. Therefore, the proposed project will not increase the demand for housing or regional parks or other recreational facilities. 15. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the ❑ ❑ ® ❑ existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service ❑ ❑ ❑ standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an ❑ ❑ ® ❑ — __increase_ja_traffic_Ievels or_ a_change_in_loration -thatresults in _ ______ substantial safety risks? CEQA Checklist 13 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -0 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g.. ❑ ❑ sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses ❑ (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? ❑ g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting ❑ ❑ alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ❑ A traffic and parking study were prepared by Hirsch/Green Transportation Consultant to provide a detail comparison between the City's Parking requirements and the observed parking demand of other L.A. Fitness facilities that are of similar size, a forecast of parking demand for the proposed project, as were as conducted to p ovide data the current perking utilization, and to provide a baseline to evaluate the potential parking impacts from the proposed L.A. Fitness health club. Based on the results, the shopping center with the proposed L.A. Fitness will not be fully utilize during the peak periods with the site only be occupied approximately 62 %, and 85% during seasonal parking demands. The four major intersections were also analyzed. 1. Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road 2. Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue 3. Naomi Avenue and Golden West Avenue 4. Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road The City's Engineer and Traffic Engineer has reviewed the reports, and determined the proposed project will not create any significant impacts on -site or to any of the major intersections, nor will it create any impacts to the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) which monitors the major intersections and freeway segments in the project vicinity. 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable ❑ Regional Water Quality Control Board? ❑ ❑ b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater [] treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the El El ® • - -- construction —of- which _ ould -- cause- significant—enviranmentaL_____ effects? CEQA Checklist 14 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. 06 -23 • It is anticipated that the project would connect to existing power and natural gas infrastructure in the vicinity of the project site. The City of Arcadia and County Sanitation District of Los Angeles (CSDLAC) will provide wastewater service to the project area, and Southern California Gas Company (SCGC) would provide natural gas to the proposed project. Therefore, the proposed project is not anticipated to result in a significant impact related to power and natural gas. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the ❑ ❑ ❑ environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of - -- the - major- periods-of- "ifor-nia- history -or- prehistor_y? _________ CEQA Checklist 15 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage ❑ ❑ ® ❑ facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from ❑ ❑ existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? In making this determination, the City shall consider whether the project is subject to the water supply assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, at seq. (SB 610), and the requirements of Government Code Section 664737 (SB221). e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provide ❑ ❑ ❑ which serves or may serve the project determined that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? • f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to ❑ ❑ ❑ accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state and local statues and regulations ❑ ❑ ❑ related to solid waste? It is anticipated that the project would connect to existing power and natural gas infrastructure in the vicinity of the project site. The City of Arcadia and County Sanitation District of Los Angeles (CSDLAC) will provide wastewater service to the project area, and Southern California Gas Company (SCGC) would provide natural gas to the proposed project. Therefore, the proposed project is not anticipated to result in a significant impact related to power and natural gas. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the ❑ ❑ ❑ environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of - -- the - major- periods-of- "ifor-nia- history -or- prehistor_y? _________ CEQA Checklist 15 File No.: CUP 07 -07 and ADR No. o60 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation The proposed project will/ not potentially degrade the quality of the environment substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major period of California history or prehistory. As such, there are no significant impacts to this mandatory finding of significance as a result of this project. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but ❑ ❑ cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means ❑ that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? The proposed project will not have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable since it will be compatible with the surrounding uses. C) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause ❑ ❑ substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or ❑ ® • indirectly? 11 CEQA Checklist 16 CAU FINIII �� niisur.cn�i[ ate of California - !be - Resources Aaencv ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER Gov mor DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME http://www.dfg.ca.gov Environmental Review and Permitting 1416 Ninth Street, Suite 1260 Sacramento, California 95814 CEQA Filing Fee No Effect Determination Form Applicant Name: Michael Pashaie Date Submitted: June 15, 2007 Applicant Address: 9255 Sunset Boulevard, Suite 320, West Hollywood, CA 90089 Project Name: Conditional Use Permit No. 07 -07 CEQA Lead Agency: City of Arcadia - Development Services Department, Community Development Division / Planning Services, 240 W. Huntington Dr., P.O. Box 60021, Arcadia, CA 91066 -6021 CEQA Document Type: Mitigated Negative Declaration SCH Number and /or local agency ID number: Project Location: 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue, Arcadia, CA 91007 in Los Angeles County Brief Project Description: To convert the existing 43,544 square foot, two -story retail store into a new L.A. Fitness health club, and permit a parking modification to allow 1,151 parking spaces in lieu of 2,237 spaces required for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center. The business hours will be from 5:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., everyday. Determination: Based on a review of the Project as proposed, the Department of Fish and Game has determined that for purposes of the assessment of CEQA filing fees [F &G Code 711.4(c)] the project has no potential effect on fish, wildlife and habitat and the project as described does not require payment of a CEQA filing fee. This determination does not in any way imply that the project is exempt from CEQA and does not determine the significance of any potential project effects evaluated pursuant to CEQA. Please retain this original determination for your records; you are required to file a copy of this determination with the County Clerk after your project is approved and at the time of filing of the CEQA lead agency's Notice of Determination (NOD). If you do not file a copy of this determination with the County Clerk at the time of filing of the NOD, the appropriate CEQA filing fee will be due and payable. Without a valid No Effect Determination Form or proof of fee payment, the project will not be operative, vested, or final and any local permits issued for the project will be invalid, pursuant to Fish and Game Code Section 711.4(c)(3). DFG Approval By: _L-" Les /u /uEG n 4 I Date: (o -2G-o Conserving California's WWirdlife Since 1870 MEMORANDUM Development Services Department DATE: May 1, 2006 TO: Lisa Flores, Senior Planner FROM: Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: PROPOSED L.A. FITNESS CENTER PROJECT As requested, I reviewed the initial study prepared for the proposed L.A. Fitness Center located at Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue. The study indicated that the fitness center is proposed to replace the Ross Dress for Less retail store. The data indicates that the fitness center is proposed at 43,544 square feet. The retail store (Ross) that is being replaced is reported to be 21,544 square feet. • Based on standard trip generation data, the fitness center can be expected to generate about 172 vehicle trips per hour during the afternoon peak travel period. The retail store is forecasted to generate 58 trips per hour in the afternoon. The fitness center is, therefore, expected to add 114 vehicle trips per hour during the afternoon period. As a result of this evaluation, I recommend that a traffic impact study be conducted involving the proposed fitness center. I suggest that the following intersections be included in the study: • Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road • Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue • Naomi Avenue and Golden West Avenue • Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road I will provide a detailed evaluation of the project parking study. I will advise you of the technical aspects of the parking study as soon as the review is complete. cc: Philip A. Wray, City Engineer ll\ N71 MEMORANDUM Development Services Department DATE: May 4, 2006 TO: Lisa Flores, Senior Planner FROM: Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: PROPOSED L.A. FITNESS CENTER PROJECT As requested, I reviewed the initial parking study prepared for the proposed L.A. Fitness Center located at Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue. The study indicated that the fitness center is proposed to replace the Ross Dress for Less retail store. The data indicates that the fitness center is proposed at 43,544 square feet. The retail store • (Ross) that is being replaced is reported to be 21,544 square feet. The parking study involves a significant number of on -site parking surveys. The surveys were conducted from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. on every day of the week including Saturday and Sunday. The study added a reasonable number of parked vehicles for the 14,475 square feet of vacant stores in the shopping center. It also provided seasonal adjustment assuming that parking demands in December would be higher than the period that the actual study was conducted in February 2006. The study conducted an actual field evaluation of the parking demand at a similar fitness center in LaVerne. Table 8 of the report indicates the amount of parking that would be needed for the proposed fitness center in Arcadia. The fitness center in LaVerne was reported at 39,670 square feet. The report included information from the Urban Land Institute involving the average parking data for fitness centers. The Urban Land Institute (ULI) indicated that the average number of parking spaces for fitness centers is seven (7) spaces for each 1,000 square feet of building. The results of the ULI data are shown on Table 9 (page 22) of the report. Based on the various field surveys and information provided for the fitness center, the report indicates that the anticipated peak parking demand for the future Arcadia Hub Shopping Center including the fitness center is 681 spaces. The study indicates that there are 740 available parking spaces in the area adjacent to the proposed fitness center. Therefore, the ultimate usage of the parking area is anticipated to be using 92 Lisa Flores Proposed L.A. Fitness Center Project May 4, 2006 • Page Two The report evaluated the parking issues involving the area adjacent to the proposed project. The report referred to the study area as Phase 1. Phase 1 was shown on Figure 3 of the report as the parking area adjacent to the retail center and proposed fitness center on Baldwin Avenue. The report also conducted surveys in an area referred to Phase 2. Phase 2 was referred to Sub -Area 5 on Figure 3. The report indicated that the available parking in Phase 2 is 115 spaces. The report combined Phase 1 and 2 parking demands and concluded that a total of 975 parking spaces will be needed. Since there are 1,151 available spaces, there would be 176 available spaces beyond the anticipated need for the entire shopping area including the proposed fitness center. The report suggests that various employees for the center be encouraged to park in lesser utilized area in order to provide more convenient parking for customers and visitors. Based on my review of the report, I believe the study was very well conducted. I agree with the results of the study and recommendations. The only situation that I believe • should be reviewed by the preparer is the blank data on Page i of the report as well as Pages 6, 11, and 14. Also, there is a typographical error on Page 6 involving the total amount of parking on the entire center. The blank data on Pages i, 6, 11 and 1 appears to involve the City's parking codes. 4 EC:pa cc: Philip A. Wray, City Engineer • ,hppRPpAATE9'�0o MEMORANDUM Development Services Department DATE: August 7, 2006 TO: Corky Nicholson, Planning Services Manager FROM: Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer SUBJECT: PROPOSED L.A. FITNESS CENTER PROJECT I have reviewed the Traffic Impact Analysis Report prepared for the proposed L.A. Fitness Center at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center. The report also analyzed the parking issues associated with the project. According to the report, the fitness center is expected to generate 172 vehicle trips • during the afternoon peak hour. The study also evaluated the amount of traffic that is forecasted to be currently generated by the Ross Dress - for -Less store, which is being replaced by the fitness center. The report indicates that the Ross store would have generated 67 vehicle trips per hour during the afternoon peak period. Consequently, the fitness project is expected to add 105 vehicle trips per hour during the afternoon peak period. The study evaluated the potential traffic impact at the four intersections that were recommended in the May 1, 2006 memorandum provided for Lisa Flores. A copy of the May 1st memo is attached for your review. Based on the trip generation forecasted for the project, the study indicates that the fitness center is not expected to create a significant impact at any of the intersections. The data is shown on Table 8 of the report. A copy of the table is also attached. As a result of my review of the study, I recommend that the traffic impact report be accepted. The report also analyzed the proposed parking impact associated with the project. My May 4, 2006 memorandum indicated the results of the parking study. I continue to agree with the parking issues outlined by the report. A copy of the May 4th memo is also attached. cc: Philip A. Wray, City Engineer Attachments 1 Table 8 Critical Movement Analysis Summary f Future (2007) PM Peak Hour Without and With Project Conditions Without Int. Project With Project ' No. Intersection CMA LOS CMA LOS Impact 1 Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road 0.853 D 0.861 D 0.008 2 Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue 0.737 C 0.756 C 0.019 3 Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road 0.588 A 0.596 A 0.008 P 4 Golden West Avenue and Naomi Avenue 0.691 B 0.709 C 0.018 indicates significant impact per City of Arcadia /Los Angeles County CMP criteria. Impact Significance Criteria The City of Arcadia uses the Los Angeles CMP definition for a significant traffic impact attributable to,a project. As identified in Appendix D of the 2004 CMP, (Guidelines for CMP Transportation Impact Analysis), "[for] purposes of the CMP, a significant impact occurs when the proposed project increases traffic demand on a CMP facility by 2% of capacity (V /C > 0.02), causing LOS F (V /C > 1.00); if the facility is already at LOS F, a significant impact occurs when the proposed project increases traffic demand on a CMP facility by 2% of capacity (V /C > 0.02).° No significant impacts are deemed to occur at LOS A through E, as these operating conditions exhibit sufficient surplus capacities to accommodate traffic increases with little effect on traffic delays, or are within accepted operating levels for urban intersections. Using the impact evaluation criteria shown in the preceding table, the project's incremental traffic impacts summarized in Table 8 are not considered to be "significant ". Therefore, no off site project traffic mitigation measures or roadway improvements are necessary or warranted. Project Impacts on Regional Transportation System To address the increasing public concern that traffic congestion was impacting the quality of life and economic vitality of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP)" was enacted to provide the analytical basis for transportation decisions through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process. A countywide approach has been ° 2004 Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County hAetropolita rtanspartation — — Authority, Los Angeles, 2004. ► ► 31 JULY200 ARCA2 0 6 HUa2A FITNESS HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. I 0 • E Based on information provided by LA Fitness and summarized in the following table, the La Verne LA Fitness facility contains a total of approximately 39,670 total square feet of floor area, including approximately 11,124 square feet of "cardio" and "Circuit" training area, 4,255 square feet of "aerobics" instruction and training, 4,255 square feet of "spin" and boxing training classrooms, 5,497 square feet of pool and support space, 7,448 square feet basketball and racquetball courts and support area, a 1,703 square foot "Kids Klub" area, plus an 1,800 square foot sales /lobby, and locker /shower facilities. Table E -1 LA Fitness, La Verne, CA 1275 Foothill Boulevard, La Verne, CA Building Areas Main Floor: 36,605 sq. ft. Mezzanine: 3,065 sq. ft. Total Building: 39,670 sq. ft. Total Parking Required (per Lease): 275 spaces Buildina Area Breakdown AREA USE . (CSF) REMARKS Main Floor Entry 1,236 Sales Area 565 Cardio /circuit Area 11,124 Spinning & Boxing 4,255 Kids Klub 1,703 Not a daycare center, maximum stay of 1 -1/2 hour Basketball Court 4,065 Racquetball Court(s) 3,383 Aerobics 4,255 Men's Lockers 774 Women's Lockers 785 Wet Area (Men & Women) 1,409 Lap Pool & Spa 1,962 Pool Deck 3,535 Misc. /Utilities 1,809 Mezzanine 3,065 E E -1 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant, Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, LP proposes to convert of a portion of the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center to a new LA Fitness facility. The existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is located on the west side of Baldwin Avenue, between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue in the City of Arcadia. This shopping center contains a total of approximately 346,844 leaseable square feet (including basement and storage areas), consisting of a Pavilions supermarket, Burlington Coat Factory and Baby Depot, Joann Fabrics, Ross Dress for Less, and numerous smaller retail and commercial stores. It is currently approximately 96 percent leased, with about 14,475 square feet vacant. The shopping center is divided into two "phases ", with the proposed LA Fitness facility to occupy a portion of "Phase 1 ". The "Phase 2" portion of the site, containing the Pavilions supermarket and other retail and commercial uses located generally along the westerly side of the site, is not included in this parking analysis except by reference. The Phase 1 portion of the site is the focus of this study, and it provides a total of approximately 740 parking spaces, located in a large 341 -space surface parking lot on the south side of the center, a smaller approximately 217 -space surface lot along Duarte Road, and a single -level parking structure containing • approximately 182 spaces located beneath the Duarte Road parking lot, accessible at the same level as the primary surface lot. This amount of parking is 591 spaces less than the approximately 1,331 Phase 1 parking spaces required by the City of Arcadia parking code. The proposed project would remove the Ross store and replace it with an approximately 42,400 square foot LA Fitness center, utilizing both floors to provide the various typical 'workout" areas, training classrooms, swimming pool and basketball court facilities, and ancillary shower /locker room uses. City of Arcadia code parking requirements for the future configuration of the shopping center, including the new health club, would increase to approximately 1,804 spaces, or 1,064 spaces more than are currently provided. It should be noted, however, that the City is currently in the process of reevaluating the parking requirements for health club uses, although no definitive revisions have been approved at the time of this report. Due to the current site parking deficit as compared to the City parking code requirements, a detailed evaluation of both the existing and forecast future parking demands following the development of the LA Fitness project was conducted. Parking demands for the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center were surveyed in order to provide actual data on the site's current parking utilization, and to provide a baseline from which to evaluate the potential parking • impacts of the proposed LA Fitness facility. i ARCADIA HUaILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • The results of the parking demand survey of the existing conditions within the Phase 1 portion of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center indicate that it does not fully utilize the parking supply provided, with a maximum of approximately 460 of the 740 Phase 1 spaces (approximately 62 percent) occupied during peak activity (on Saturday). When adjusted to account for full occupancy of the site, the peak parking demand for the current configuration of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center increases to approximately 487 spaces, still well within the parking supply for Phase 1. Development of the proposed LA Fitness facility will include the removal of the existing Ross Dress for Less store. In order not to "double count" the existing parking demands for this store, its parking use was estimated and removed from the existing parking survey data. This process produced an estimate of the pre -LA Fitness conditions for Phase 1 of the site. Additionally, the site's parking demand was also adjusted to account for year -end holiday shopping periods. During this time, parking for the shopping center's retail components could be as much as 25 percent higher than during the survey period for this analysis. Based on these adjustments, the peak parking demand for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, including the removal of the Ross Dress for Less parking demands and adjustment for seasonal activity, was estimated to be • approximately 510 spaces. This is the "baseline" parking value used to assess the potential parking impacts for the proposed LA Fitness facility. Parking demand for the proposed LA Fitness facility was calculated using two separate methodologies, and the "worst case' estimate derived from these methodologies was used to gauge the potential impacts of the project on the parking supply for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center. The first methodology utilized actual parking utilization obtained from surveys of an existing LA Fitness facility in the nearby City of La Verne. Based on a comparison of the existing surveyed site versus the proposed Arcadia Hub facility, it was estimated that the proposed facility would produce a maximum parking demand of approximately 190 spaces. The second methodology involved the use of parking demand data provided by the Urban Land Institute (ULI) in their Shared Parking publication. This data is based on numerous surveys of existing sites across the country, and provides both parking ratios (number of spaces per unit of size) and parking "accumulation" profiles (amount of parking needed on an hourly basis) for general "health club" uses. Using this data resulted in a peak parking demand for the proposed LA Fitness facility of approximately 297 parking spaces. As a result, this method was selected as the "worst case" parking demand assessment for the proposed facility, and was used to • determine the parking impacts of the proposed LA Fitness. ii ARCADIA HUflIA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • Based on these calculations, the peak seasonal parking demand forecasts for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, including the proposed LA Fitness, are expected to be approximately 681 parking spaces, or about 92 percent of the existing 740 -space parking supply. Thus, although some localized short-term parking shortages could occur internal to the Phase 1 portion of the shopping center site, with specific parking areas showing high parking demands, overall, the parking supply for the site will be more than adequate to accommodate the maximum foreseeable parking demands for the shopping center. No significant Phase 1 parking lot operations or parking supply problems are anticipated, and while the shopping center parking will not meet the current City of Arcadia parking code requirements, the proposed development of a new LA Fitness facility in place of the existing Ross Dress for Less store at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is not anticipated to result in parking shortages for the site as a whole, and no parking 'overflow" is expected onto the site adjacent streets or parking areas. Therefore, the proposed project is not expected to result in significant parking impacts. Although the analysis focused on the Phase 1 area of the site, it is also important to note that the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is actually composed of both the Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas. The parking for the shopping center is not strictly segregated between the two phases, and it is • likely that parking interactions and "spillover" between the Phase 1 and Phase 2 parking areas occurs on a regular basis. The parking surveys for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center also included data for the Subarea 5 (Phase 2) parking lot. The results indicate that, like Phase 1, parking within Subarea 5 is substantially less than the total parking supply for existing conditions, with a maximum of 237 of the 411 spaces (about 58 percent) occupied. Even adjusting for maximum anticipated seasonal parking demands, Subarea 5 is expected to use 296 of the 411 spaces available (about 72 percent), leaving a minimum of approximately 115 parking spaces available at all times of the day. When the peak parking demands for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 are combined, the peak parking activity for the shopping center as a whole occurs at approximately 6:00 PM on Saturday (the forecast peak demand time for Phase 1 with the LA Fitness facility), with a total of approximately 975 spaces needed. This amount is still substantially less (175 spaces) than the 1,151 spaces provided within Phases 1 plus 2, further reinforcing the conclusion that the implementation of the proposed LA Fitness facility will not result in significant parking impacts at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center. • ARCADIA HUR&A FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 However, the parking demand analyses and forecasts do indicate that parking within localized areas (primarily Subareas 2, 3 and 4) of the parking facilities for Phase 1 of the shopping center currently experience, or are anticipated to experience high parking demands that approach or may exceed the parking supplies in these areas. Therefore, to provide additional available parking for patrons of the stores and businesses located adjacent to or in close proximity to these parking areas, it is recommended that the management of the shopping center voluntarily relocate all employee parking to lesser utilized spaces in parking Subareas 1, 4, and 5, along the frontages of Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue. It is important to note that this measure is not a requirement as "mitigation" for any anticipated parking shortages, since the results of this analysis indicate that more than adequate on site parking exists at all times. Relocating employee parking away from the more highly utilized parking subareas will simply provide additional parking availability for patrons of the stores and businesses near higher demand parking locations, and minimize the localized on site parking congestion identified in this report. • • iv ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS WRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • TABLE OF CONTENTS Page EXISTING PARKING CONDITIONS ................................................... ............................... 7 Existing Parking Requirements ......................................................... ............................... 7 ExistingParking Demand .................................................................. ............................... 7 FUTURE PARKING CONDITIONS ..................................................... ............................... 12 Code Parking Requirements ............................................................. ............................... 12 ParkingDemand Estimates .............................................................. ............................... 16 Estimated Parking Demand — LA Fitness ......................................... ............................... 19 Future Parking Demand — Arcadia Hub with LA Fitness ................... ............................... 25 • Parking Utilizations — Subarea 5 ....................................................... ............................... 28 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ................................... ............................... 30 APPENDICES A — Existing Parking Requirement Calculations B — Parking Demand Calculations and Forecasts C — Parking Surveys — Arcadia Hub Shopping Center D — Parking Surveys — LA Fitness Center — La Verne, California E — Component Use and Size Summary — LA Fitness Center — LA Verne, California so v ARCADIA HU82A FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • LIST OF FIGURES Figure No. Page 1 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Site Vicinity Map ................... ............................... 2 2 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Layout and Tenant Locations .............................. 5 3 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Parking Subareas ................. ............................... 8 4 Proposed Arcadia Hub LA Fitness Layout ............................ ............................... 13 5 Recommended Employee Parking Areas ............................. ............................... 32 LIST OF TABLES Table No. Page 1 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Tenant Roll ........................... ............................... 3 2 Arcadia Hub — Existing Parking Demand .............................. ............................... 10 3 Arcadia Hub — Full Occupancy Parking Demand .................. ............................... 11 • 4 Arcadia Hub — Project - Related Parking Code Changes ........ ............................... 15 5 Estimated Parking Demand — Ross Dress for Less .............. ............................... 16 6 Arcadia Hub — Full Occupancy Parking Demand Without Ross ........................... 17 7 Arcadia Hub — Full Occupancy Parking Demand Without Ross — Adjusted for SeasonalUtilization .............................................................. ..............................: 18 8 Proposed Arcadia Hub LA Fitness Center Parking Demand (based on La Verne LA Fitness Facility Data ........................................ ............................... 22 9 Proposed Arcadia Hub LA Fitness Center Parking Demand (based on ULIParking Data ................................................................... ............................... 24 10 Future Arcadia Hub Parking Demand With LA Fitness ......... ............................... 26 11 Arcadia Hub Phase 2 Area Parking Demand ........................ ............................... 28 12 Arcadia Hub Phase 2 Existing Parking Demand — Adjusted for SeasonalUtilization .............................................................. ............................... 29 • vi ARCADIA HUB /LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING. INC. JULY 2006 • OVERVIEW This document summarizes the results of an analysis of the existing parking utilization at the Arcadia Hub Shopping, Center, and identifies the forecast future parking demands of the conversion of a portion of the existing shopping center to a new LA Fitness facility. The following report identifies and discusses the analysis assumptions, methodologies, results, and conclusions of the parking demand for the current conditions at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, the anticipated parking needs for the proposed LA Fitness facility, and the resulting parking forecasts for the future Arcadia Hub Shopping Center including the LA Fitness center. Background The Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is located on the west side of Baldwin Avenue between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue in the City of Arcadia, as shown in Figure 1. The shopping center contains a total of approximately 346,844 leaseable square feet (including basement and storage areas), consisting of a Pavilions supermarket, Burlington Coat Factory and Baby Depot, Joann Fabrics, Ross Dress for Less, and numerous smaller retail and commercial stores. It is . currently approximately 96 percent leased, with about 14,475 square feet of vacant floor space. For purposes of this analysis, and based on direction from the City of Arcadia Planning Department staff, the shopping center is identified as consisting of two separate "phases ". Phase 1 consists of the development generally along the eastern portion of the site, and contains the location of the proposed LA Fitness facility. The Phase 2 portion of the shopping center includes the Pavilions supermarket and the retail and commercial uses located generally within the western portion of the site. The existing tenant roll and store sizes, identified by phase, are summarized in Table 1, and shown graphically in Figure 2. The shopping center provides a total of approximately 1,151 parking spaces, located in a large 752 -space surface parking lot on the south side of the center, a smaller approximately 217 - space surface lot along Duarte Road, and a single -level parking structure containing approximately 182 spaces located beneath the Duarte Road parking lot, accessible at the same level as the primary surface lot. Parking for the Phase 1 portion of the site consists of a total of approximately 740 spaces, including approximately 341 of the 752 spaces in the southern surface lot, plus the 217 -space Duarte Road surface lot and the 182 -space 'lower" Duarte Road lot. The Phase 2 parking area of the shopping center contains the remaining 411 spaces • surrounding and south of the Pavilions supermarket. 1 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 Table 1 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Current Tenant Roll and Store Sizes Unit No. Tenant Sq. Ft. Phase 1 (Subareas 1 - 4) 1200.00 Alexia Flowers 500 1201.00 Burlington Coat Factory 100,491 1201.01 Burlington Coat Factory (Baby Depot) 26,000 1215.00 Ann Karen Inc & Day Spa 12,500 1201.03 Jo -Ann Fabric 15,000 1225.00 Vacant 10,475 1265.00 Blockbuster 5,857 1271.01 Waltrip's Music 7,800 Basement 13,000 1309.00 First Commercial Bank 4,083 1311.OA Nic Computer, Inc. 2,800 1311.06 Young Dong Tofu 2,000 1311.00 Arcadia Travel Connection 750 1313.00 Kids Island, Inc. 4,814 1317.00 Vacant 4,000 1325.00 Ross Dress for Less 21,544 Ross Basement 6,000 Unused Basement and Storage 16,000 733A.00 Pat Huey, Inc. 600 733B.00 Starbucks Coffee 950 733C.01 PCS Store 665 733D.00 Smoke Shop, Inc. 760 733E.00 Walter Dorn Jewelers 564 733F.00 Naomi ShoeNacuum Rep 940 733G.00 Subway Submarine 760 733H.00 Beauty Salon 760 7331.00 H & R Block 760 733J.00 Vivi Hair 760 733K/L.00 I Sold It On Ebay 1,520 733M.00 JC Herb 740 733N.00 Morning Glory 741 Total Phase 1 264,134 Vacant Phase 1 14,475 Percent Vacant 5.5% i s ARCADIA HLI&LA FITNESS JULY 2006 3 HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. Table 1 (continued) Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Current Tenant Roll and Store Sizes Unit No. Tenant Sq. Ft. Phase 2 (Subarea 5) 815A.00 Osaka Restaurant 1,550 815B.00 China Trust Bank 2,280 815C.00 Jenny Craig 2,400 815E.00 California Beauty Supply 1,550 815F.00 Game X 1,550 815G.00 A -U 79 1,550 815H.00 Haircreation 1,550 8151.00 American Life (Books & Accessories) 1,550 815J.00 Adelphia (Payment Center) 1,550 Adelphia (TCI Transmission Site) 140 815K.00 Young Optometry 1,550 815L.00 Score 1,550 Tomra Pacific, Inc 0 815M.00 Mission Renaissance 1,550 Von's 00 Von's Pavilions 62;390 Total Phase 2 82,710 Total Arcadia Hub Shopping Center 346,844 0 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS JULY2006 4 HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. U z U W F g m x 0 K a • a nN 3. 4y 9 a E a m m' 4mm auwow 4aH 3r A R O a G F C O 0 Imis N I8 H ualoS,pneaS gW"nS S&+9nS doN wnn NaWS IWWM m OMKuw04ana/A ro fdWSo%owS aa1S S7d aalloo aspnyaiS AanH lad NI (dQ?HH ^ C Y ci 1 3 v7 T D I I I , 1 fin I G a 2 L•1 9 H 2 S I FIGU 2 M REE ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER IRSCH TENANT OCCUPANCY LOCATIONS uirorH�rrccn Tranwnnrtatlon Consulting, Inc. 5 Project Proposal The applicant, Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, LP, desires to replace the existing Ross Dress for Less store, located at the southwest corner of the site, with a similarly sized LA Fitness health club facility. The Ross Dress for Less store currently occupies two floors (main level and basement) with a total of approximately 43,544 square feet of sales floor, basement, and storage space. The proposed project would remove the Ross store and replace it with an approximately 42,400 square foot LA Fitness center, utilizing both floors to provide the various typical "workout' areas, training classrooms, swimming pool and basketball court facilities, and ancillary shower /locker room uses. Parking Demand Determination Methodology The estimates of future parking demand for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, following the development of the proposed LA Fitness facility, were calculated in three basic steps. First, the existing parking utilization for the current occupancy of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center was determined, and these values were then adjusted to approximate parking usage for the shopping center at full (100 percent) occupancy. Next, the amount of parking demand currently • generated by the Ross Dress for Less store was calculated, and removed from the total shopping center parking demands, since the Ross facility will be removed to develop the proposed LA Fitness facility, and the associated Ross parking needs will no longer occur. Finally, the anticipated parking demand for the proposed LA Fitness facility was determined, and added to the "full occupancy' (without Ross) shopping center parking demands to arrive at the estimated future parking demands for the modified "With LA Fitness' shopping center site. To provide the decision makers with all pertinent information regarding the effects of the proposed project, potential parking demands for the proposed LA Fitness facility were examined based on several sources, in order to provide a "worst case' assessment of the anticipated parking needs of this new facility. Parking requirements based on the existing City code parking ratios were first identified as a "baseline' value for assessing parking needs for the LA Fitness facility. However, these values provide only a static, maximum parking value for the facility which must be maintained at all times, and do not recognize the fluctuation of parking "demands" (actual parking utilizations) of the facility throughout the day. Therefore, two additional assessments were investigated; the "shared parking" methodologies identified by the Urban Land Institute (ULI), and a survey of actual parking use based on empirical parking data collected from an existing LA Fitness facility in nearby La Verne, California. Both of these additional methodologies provided data on parking "variability' by hour of the day, in order to more accurately identify actual parking needs for the proposed LA Fitness. 6 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • EXISTING PARKING CONDITIONS — ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER Existing Parking Requirements The current City of Arcadia parking code requires that retail developments, such as the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, generally provide off street parking at a ratio of 5.0 spaces for each 1,000 square feet of floor area. However, the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center contains , a number of uses which have been assessed specific parking requirements by the City as part of their approvals that are different from this general requirement (Starbucks, Subway, and Kid's Island). Based on current City information, the Phase 1 portion of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center requires a total of 1,331 parking spaces, while the Phase 2 portion requires a total of 422 spaces, for a total site parking requirement of 1,753 spaces. As described earlier, Phase 1 provides a total of 740 spaces, or 591 fewer (44 percent) than required, while Phase 2 provides a total of 411 spaces, or 11 less (3 percent) than required. Overall, the shopping center provides a total of 1,151 spaces, 602 fewer (34 percent) than required. Therefore, the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center site currently exhibits a parking deficit with respect to the Code requirements, both in Phases 1 and 2 individually and for the site as a whole, raising concerns that the proposed LA Fitness facility will exacerbate this condition. • Existing Parking Demand Despite the current City Code parking requirements noted above, anecdotal assessments of the shopping center for more than 20 years have suggested that the parking demands for this site are not accurately represented by the general "retail" conditions assumed in the City's parking code. Actual parking utilization at the site has been consistently observed to be substantially less than both the City's parking code assumptions and the existing parking supply, with much of the existing parking supply unutilized. Therefore, an investigation was undertaken to quantify the actual parking usage ( "parking demand") for the shopping center under typicai conditions, and to document the existing parking needs of the shopping center. For purposes of this parking analysis, the Phase 1 portion of the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center parking supply was divided into four individual sections, so that parking utilizations for the shopping center could be identified beyond a simple numerical parking total. For informational purposes, the Phase 2 parking area was also identified, and parking utilization surveys performed, although the parking usage for the Phase 2 portion of the site was not included in the analysis of Phase 1 parking demands or assessments of Phase 1 parking adequacy. The Phase 1 and Phase 2 parking subareas of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center parking facilities are shown in Figure 3. 7 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS HIRSCH /GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 IV A • This subdivision of parking utilization within the overall Phase 1 parking use for the shopping center was done to determine whether parking "hot spots" occur within the overall parking layout. These are localzed areas within the larger parking supply where parking demand is higher than the overall parking activity due to more popular tenants, insufficient localized parking supply, or other factors. This information was also of use in determining whether any parking shortages or, conversely, any unutilized or underutilized parking occurs or is likely to occur in areas that would likely be used by employees and visitors to the proposed LA Fitness facility. These four Phase 1 parking subareas are: 1) the surface parking lot off Duarte Road (217 spaces); 2) the parking structure beneath the Duarte Road surface lot (182 parking spaces); 3) the eastern parking area of the main (southern) parking lot (100 parking spaces); and 4) the "center" section of the primary surface lot (241 parking spaces). As noted earlier. Subarea 5 contains all of the Phase 2 parking supply, and is located on the western portion of the primary surface lot, serving Pavilions and the western retail shops (411 parking spaces). The parking demand for the existing conditions at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center was determined through physical counts of the actual number of vehicles parking at the site. The parking "sweeps" were conducted hourly, between the hours of 6:00 AM and 10:00 PM over seven consecutive days from February 10 through 16"', 2006. The seven -day period represented typical weekday and weekend conditions with no holidays. Weather was clear and seasonably warm throughout the count period. The results of the parking demand surveys for the existing Phase 1 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center are summarized in Table 2. As shown in this table, the maximum parking demand for the existing Phase 1 portion of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center occurs between approximately 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM on a Saturday, with a total of approximately 460 parking spaces, or about 62 percent of the total 740 -space parking supply occupied, with approximately 280 spaces unutilized. Parking utilizations for the Phase 1 portion of the shopping center during other times of the week are substantially less than the peaks described above, with maximum utilizations of less than 50 percent of the total available parking during Friday and Sunday, and of 40 percent or less peak parking occupancy throughout the rest of the week. • 9 ARCADIA HUBA.A FITNESS HIRSCH /GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • Table 2 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Existing Phase 1 Parking Demand Hour Day of Week Beginning Mon Tues Wed T hur F ri Sat Sun 6:00 AM 11 13 14 11 14 10 11 7:00 AM 18 28 25 23 25 14 16 8:00 AM 55 44 36 47 40 31 23 9:00 AM 96 85 67 73 89 127 33 10:00 AM 139 161 187 167 150 231 59 11:00 AM 189 228 200 211 216 357 210 12:00 PM 204 292 225 253 258 419 252 1:00 PM 243 276 231 249 293 403 294 2:00 PM 251 289 248 255 279 460 338 3:00 PM 252 279 238 239 255 417 327 4:00 PM 266 270 262 258 311 414 346 5100 PM 280 265 299 248 303 376 309 6:00 PM 268 263 245 251 251 341 286 7:00 PM 247 203 229 226 226 259 200 8:00 PM 210 195 148 181 206 243 113 9:00 PM 130 115 137 150 175 148 62 10:00 PM 73 94 57 73 118 84 47 • Note: Values in red indicate maximum daily parking demand. Full Occupancy Parking Demand Estimates As noted earlier in this report, portions of Phase 1 of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center are currently vacant; a total of approximately 14,475 square feet of space (approximately 5.5 percent of the total Phase 1 area) in the eastern portion of the site adjacent to parking Subarea 3 was unoccupied at the time of the survey. Therefore, in order to present the potential "worst case" parking utilization estimates for the current configuration of the shopping center, the parking utilizations summarized in Table 2 were adjusted upward by approximately 5.8 percent (100% forecast occupancy 1 94.5% current occupancy) in order to approximate the "full occupancy" parking conditions of the shopping center. The estimated "100 percent occupancy' parking demands for Phase 1 are shown in Table 3. • 10 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS JULY 2006 HIRSCH /GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. • Table 3 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Existing Phase 1 Parking Demand - Factored to Full Occupancy Hour Day of Week Beginning Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri S at Sun 6:00 AM 11 13 14 11 14 10 11 7:00 AM 18 30 26 24 26 14 17 8:00 AM 57 46 37 49 41 32 24 9:00 AM 102 91 72 77 95 134 34 10:00 AM 146 170 198 176 158 245 63 11:00 AM 200 242 211 223 229 379 222 12:00 PM 216 308 238 267 273 444 267 1:00 PM 256 292 244 264 309 427 312 2:00 PM 266 306 263 270 295 487 357 3:00 PM 267 295 251 253 270 442 346 4:00 PM 282 285 278 272 329 438 366 5:00 PM 297 280 317 262 321 398 327 6:00 PM 284 279 259 265 266 361 303 7:00 PM 261 215 242 239 239 274 211 8:00 PM 222 207 156 192 218 257 119 9:00 PM 137 122 145 158 186 157 66 10:00 PM 77 99 60 77 124 88 49 • Note: Values in red indicate maximum daily parking demand. As indicated in the table, the adjustments for full occupancy of the shopping center do not materially effect the conclusions of the parking demand survey. While the total maximum parking demand (again on Saturday) could be expected to increase by approximately 27 spaces to about 487 spaces (about 66 percent of the total parking available), overall, the shopping center parking supply would continue to significantly exceed the forecast parking demand, and the site would provide a minimum of approximately 253 unutilized parking spaces at all times. Details of the existing parking demand surveys, including the "full occupancy' factored parking demand estimates, are contained in the appendix of this report. C , J 11 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS HIRSCH /GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2oo6 • FUTURE PARKING FORECASTS Code Parking Requirements The proposed project will remove the existing Ross Dress for Less store, located at the southeast corner of the site and consisting of total of approximately 43,544 square feet of existing retail sales floor area, basement, and storage space, and replace it with an approximately 42,400 square foot LA Fitness health club facility. As a result, the current City Code parking requirement of 1,331 parking spaces for Phase 1 of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center will be modified, removing of the requirement for the existing Ross store, and adding the parking requirement for the proposed LA Fitness facility. The parking requirement for the existing Ross Dress for Less use is based on the current City 'retail' parking ratio of 5.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet of floor area, and equates to a total of approximately 218 spaces for the 43,544 square foot store. Thus, the removal of the Ross facility (prior to its replacement with the LA Fitness facility) would reduce the parking requirement for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Phase 1 area by this amount, from 1,331 • spaces to a total of approximately 1,113 spaces. Current City of Arcadia parking requirements for "health club" facilities are significantly higher than for `retail' uses, at 1.0 space for each 35 square feet (approximately 28.6 spaces per 1,000 square feet) of "workout' and instruction classroom floor area, 1.0 space for each 70 square feet of basketball or other playing court and pool areas, excluding shower and locker room areas, plus 4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet for sales area. (Note: technically, the City parking code identifies parking ratios of 1.0 space for each 35 square feet for one -half the basketball /playing court and pool areas.) It should be noted that at the time of this analysis, the City of Arcadia was reviewing the parking requirements described above for "health club" facilities. However, no determination has yet been made regarding if or when any such revisions to health club parking requirements may take effect. The proposed Arcadia Hub LA Fitness facility includes a total of approximately 6,400 square feet of "circuit' training area, 3,100 square feet of "cardio" workout space, 3,000 square feet of "aerobics" instruction and training, 4,700 square feet of "free weights" area, a 900 square foot "spin" classroom, 4,810 square feet of pool and support space, a 3,452 square foot basketball court and support area, and an 1,800 square foot "Kids Klub" area. The layout of the proposed facility is shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b) for the ground floor and basement levels, respectively. 12 ARCADIA HUaILA FITNESS HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. 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C: I J I N o' d m i T , 4) 4 'Q:O. iHi d I i ` W LL Q i J FIGURE 4(b) PROPOSED LA FITNESS FACILITY LAYOUT BASEMENT LEVEL 14 • As shown in Figures 4(a) and 4(b), the proposed site houses a total of approximately 19,900 square feet applicable to the "workout' area parking requirement of 1.0 space per 35 square feet, resulting in a parking requirement of approximately 569 parking spaces. Additionally, the proposed LA Fitness facility includes a total of approximately 8,262 square feet of pool and basketball court area, requiring an additional 118 spaces (8,262 square feet divided by 2, times 1.0 space per 35 square feet). Finally, the proposed facility provides a small 1,000 square foot sales area, resulting in an additional four (4) parking spaces (at the code requirement of 4.0 spaces per 1,000 square feet), for a total parking requirement for the proposed LA Fitness facility of approximately 691 spaces. Based on these requirements, summarized in Table 4, the proposed modification to the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, including the removal of the existing Ross Dress for Less (218 spaces) and its replacement with a new LA Fitness facility (691 spaces), would result in a net increase in Code parking requirements for the site of approximately 473 spaces. The total revised code parking requirement of 1,804 spaces will be 1,064 spaces more than the 740 spaces currently provided at the site. • Table 4 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Phase 1 Code Current Phase 1 Code Parking Requirement (Total) Code Parking Removed Size Use Category (sq. ft.) Ross Dress for Less Retail 43,544 Code Parking Added Parking Changes 1,331 Parking Rate (per ksf) Spaces 5.0 218 Size Parking Use Category (sq.ft.) Rate Spaces LA Fitness Workout 19,900 1135 sq.ft. 569 PooUCourts 8,262 1170 sq.ft. 118 Office 1,000 4.0 4 691 Total Future Parking Code Requirement (Phase 1 Only) 1,804 Phase 1 Parking Provided 740 Future Phase 1 Parking Surplus/(Deficit) (1,064) • See Appendix A. 15 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • Parking Demand Estimates Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Parking Demand Without Ross Dress for Less The actual parking demands for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center shown earlier in Table 3 include the operations of the existing Ross Dress for Less store, which will be removed to accommodate the proposed LA Fitness facility. In order not to "double count' the parking demands for the removed Ross store, and subsequently over - estimate the amount of parking needed for the shopping center with the introduction of the LA Fitness facility, it is necessary to identify the amount of parking currently used by the Ross store, so that it can be subtracted from the forecast Phase 1 parking demands. Using the actual surveyed Phase 1 parking utilizations, adjusted for "full occupancy' as shown earlier in Table 3, the total Phase 1 parking demand rates (per 1,000 square feet) were calculated. These actual parking ratios (shown in Table A -3 of the appendix) were then applied to the 43,544 square foot Ross store (including basement and storage areas). The resulting parking estimates are shown in Table 5. Table 5 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Estimated Phase 1 Existing Parking Demand - Ross Dress for Less • Hour Estimated Total Ross Parking Beginning Weekday Friday Saturday Sunday 6:00 AM 2 2 2 2 7:00 AM 4 4 2 3 8:00 AM 8 7 5 4 9:00 AM 14 16 22 6 10:00 AM 29 26 40 10 11:00 AM 36 38 62 37 12:00 PM 42 45 73 44 1:00 PM 44 51 70 51 2:00 PM 46 49 80 59 3:00 PM 44 45 73 57 4:00 PM 46 54 72 60 5:00 PM 48 53 66 54 6:00 PM 45 44 60 50 7:00 PM 39 39 45 35 8:00 PM 32 36 42 20 9:00 PM 23 31 26 11 10:00 PM 13 20 15 8 Note: Values in red indicate mammum daily parking demand. • 16 ARCADIA HUB /LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 • The parking values summarized in Table 5 reflect the estimated hourly Ross - related parking demands at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center throughout the week. As shown, the peak parking demand estimate for the existing Ross store is approximately 91 spaces (on Saturday). The values shown in Table 5 were then subtracted from the "full occupancy" parking conditions summarized previously in Table 3 to estimate the future "baseline' parking conditions for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, following removal of the existing Ross store and its associated parking demands and pending the addition of the LA Fitness facility and its new parking needs. The resulting `Phase 1 Full Occupancy Parking Demand Without Ross" parking estimates are shown in Table 6. Table 6 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Phase 1 "Full Occupancy" Parking Demand Without Ross Hour Beginning Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 6:00 AM 9 11 12 9 12 8 9 7:00 AM 14 26 22 22 22 12 14 8:00 AM 49 38 29 44 34 27 20 • 9:00 AM 88 77 58 68 79 112 28 10:00 AM 117 141 169 147 132 205 53 11:00 AM 164 206 175 187 191 317 185 12:00 PM 174 266 196 225 228 371 223 1:00 PM 212 248 200 220 258 357 261 2:00 PM 220 260 217 224 246 407 298 3:00 PM 223 251 207 209 225 369 289 4:00 PM 236 239 232 226 275 366 306 5:00 PM 249 232 269 214 268 332 273 6:00 PM 239 234 214 220 222 301 253 7:00 PM 222 176 203 200 200 229 176 8:00 PM 190 175 124 160 182 215 99 9:00 PM 114 99 122 135 155 131 55 10:00 PM 64 86 47 64 104 73 41 Note: values in red indicate ma>omum daily parking demand. Seasonal Parking Variability Many land uses experience variability in parking demands throughout the course of the year. Shopping centers and other retail facilities are generally characterized by maximum parking demands during the year -end holiday season, from late November through the end of • 17 ARCADIA HUBQA FITNESS HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • December. According to the current data, contained in the ULI Shared Parking, Ind Edition (2005)', parking demand during January through October is approximately 80 percent of the peak December parking demand; November parking demand at approximately 90 percent of the peak. As described previously in this report, the parking surveys for the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center occurred during a typical week in mid - February, and as a result, the surveyed parking demands may be lower than those experienced during the late year shopping activity. Therefore, an analysis of the seasonal parking variation for the shopping center was conducted. The future December parking demands for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center were calculated in the same basic manner as described earlier for the February conditions, with the exception that all parking values were growth factored upward by 25 percent (80 percent assumed demand divided by 100 percent December demand) to account for the seasonal variability of retail shopping center parking demand. The results of that analysis are shown in Table 7. Table 7 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Phase 1 "Full Occupancy" Parking Demand Without Ross - Adjusted for Seasonal Utilization Hour Beginning Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 6:00 AM 12 14 15 11 15 10 11 7:00 AM 18 34 28 28 28 15 17 8:00 AM 62 48 38 56 42 33 26 9:00 AM 109 96 73 86 100 140 35 10:00 AM 147 176 212 184 166 256 66 11:00 AM 205 258 220 235 240 397 232 12:00 PM 218 332 245 281 286 465 279 1:00 PM 265 310 251 275 323 446 327 2:00 PM 275 325 271 280 309 510 373 3:00 PM 279 315 260 261 282 463 362 4:00 PM 296 300 289 282 343 458 383 5:00 PM 312 290 337 269 336 416 341 6:00 PM 299 294 268 275 278 377 315 7:00 PM 278 220 254 249 250 286 221 8:00 PM 237 219 155 201 227 269 124 9:00 PM 143 124 152 169 194 163 70 10:00 PM 81 108 60 80 130 91 51 Note: Values in red indicate maximum daily parking demand. • Edition, Urban Land Institute, Washington, D.C., 2005. Shared Parking, Second 18 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • As summarized in Table 7, the adjustments for peak seasonal parking demand result in overall Phase 1 parking demands for the future "baseline" configuration (without the Ross Dress for Less store) of the shopping center of approximately 510 spaces, or approximately 69 percent of the total 740 -space parking supply, still on Saturday. The parking utilizations shown in Table 7 were used to develop the future "With LA Fitness" parking demand estimates for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, based on the anticipated parking demands for the proposed health club, which were calculated using methodologies and assumptions described in the following section. Estimated Parking Demand — LA Fitness Next, the potential parking demand for the proposed LA Fitness facility was estimated. Parking demands for the proposed LA Fitness facility were calculated using two separate methodologies, in order to assure that the "worst case' parking demand potential for the new fitness center were identified. The two methodologies used were 1) calculation of the parking demand based on actual parking use at a similar facility, and 2) use of current Urban Land Institute (ULI) parking demand estimates. Both of these methodologies provide a "dynamic" rather than "static" assessment of the potential parking demands for the proposed use, . recognizing that site activity, and hence parking demands, varies over time throughout the day, and are not fully reflected by the single, maximum value identified through the use of code parking requirements. This is of particular importance, since all available data indicates that health clubs do not exhibit the same parking activity profiles as general retail or commercial uses, and the parking demand "peaking" characteristics of these two types of uses generally do not overlap. This offset of peak parking demands allows for a phenomenon known as "shared parking ", where parking spaces designated for one land use are not fully utilized at all times of the day, and are available for use by other land uses on the same or adjacent sites. This parking interaction is well documented, and is recognized as an appropriate parking assessment tool by many jurisdictions throughout the region. Method 1 — Empirical Parking Counts The first method for estimating the potential parking demands for the proposed Arcadia Hub LA Fitness facility was based on actual surveys of parking activity at an existing health club in the area. Consultation with City of Arcadia staff identified an appropriate LA Fitness facility located • in the existing Gateway Pointe Shopping Center, located at 1275 Foothill Boulevard in the City 19 ARCADIA HUa&A FITNESS HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 of La Verne. The LA Fitness facility at this location provides services similar to those of the proposed Arcadia Hub facility, and, more importantly, exhibits a parking layout that allows for easy and accurate identification of the parking utilizations of the LA Fitness center separate from parking for the remainder of the Gateway Pointe Shopping Center's uses. Parking surveys at the La Verne site were conducted during the same days and times as those described earlier for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, so that any variability with regard to weather or other conditions were minimized. A review of the hours of operation of the La Verne LA Fitness reveals that that facility opens one and one -half hours prior to the beginning of the parking surveys (Monday through Friday), and continues in operation approximately one hour after the surveys ended (Monday through Thursday). While parking utilizations at the LA Fitness center were already high at the 6:00 AM survey start time (approximately 80 to over 100 vehicles), and remained high through the 10:00 PM survey end time (over 100 vehicles on three weekdays), parking demands during the non - surveyed times were not considered to be critical to the calculation of parking supply adequacy for the future Arcadia Hub Shopping Center conditions. These time periods occur before opening or after closing times of most of the Arcadia Hub stores, when parking at the Arcadia Hub site is less than 20 percent occupied, and • substantial available unused parking is evident. Comparison of Hours of Operation vs. Parking Survey Times LA Fitness Center - 1257 Foothill Boulevard, La Verne LA Fitness - Hours of Ope ra t ion Parking Survey Hours Monday - Thursday 4:30 AM to 11:00 PM 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Friday 4:30 AM to 10:00 PM 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM Saturday, Sunday 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM The results of the parking survey for the LA Fitness facility in La Verne are shown in Table A -6 in the appendix, and show that this facility utilized a maximum of 178 parking spaces (between 5:00 and 6:00 PM on Monday), although peak use was generally above 150 spaces throughout the week. The weekday (Monday through Thursday) peak parking usage occurred between 5:00 and 8:00 PM, while peak demands for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday occurred in the mornings between 9:00 and 11:00 AM. To assess the parking demands of the proposed Arcadia Hub LA Fitness facility based upon the parking surveys conducted at the La Verne site, a comparison of the two facilities was made. is As described earlier, the proposed Arcadia Hub facility is comprised of a total of approximately 20 ARCADIA HUBA.A FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2008 Table 8 Proposed LA Fitness - Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Estimated Hourly Parking Demands (Based on La Verne Data) Hour Beginning Mon Tue Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 6:00 AM 99 88 110 89 102 0 2 7:00 AM 111 98 112 92 106 33 30 8:00 AM 144 105 123 110 147 155 105 9:00 AM 185 153 178 173 181 182 137 10:00 AM 171 142 165 145 154 176 164 11:00 AM 149 139 124 108 108 144 131 12:00 PM 149 114 128 126 99 109 117 1:00 PM 142 80 104 107 107 109 93 2:00 PM 112 72 98 96 90 102 75 3:00 PM 112 114 125 114 121 93 88 4:00 PM 152 111 170 155 137 95 97 5:00 PM 190 141 187 166 164 76 88 6:00 PM 175 151 181 176 153 77 103 7:00 PM 182 156 185 186 139 105 99 8:00 PM 177 134 159 184 95 34 33 9:00 PM 154 111 149 143 75 1 2 • 10:00 PM 121 60 121 113 50 1 1 Note: Values in red indicate maximum daily parking demand. For "health club" uses, the ULI data indicates a recommended weekday parking ratio of 7.0 spaces for each 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, with 6.6 spaces per 1,000 square feet for patrons /visitors, and 0.4 spaces per 1,000 square feet for employees. Weekend parking ratio recommendations are somewhat lower, with a total of 6.25 spaces per 1,000 square feet, with patron /visitor and employee parking at approximately 5.5 spaces and 0.75 spaces per 1,000 square feet, respectively. These parking ratios represent the maximum anticipated parking demands for health club uses during the weekday and weekend. However, the ULI data also provides additional detail about the hourly parking demands for this use, identified as a percentage of the peak use. These hourly utilization percentages recognize that activity at the health club is not constant throughout the day, and also exhibits different characteristics between weekday and weekends. These hourly parking "accumulation" profiles are used to calculate the anticipated parking needs during the various times of the day. It should be noted that the ULI data also provides data on "seasonal" activity levels for the various land uses, or how parking activity for each month • 22 ARCADIA HUa/LA FITNESS HIRSCH /GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • 42,000 square feet, including a total of approximately 19,900 square feet of "workout" area, approximately 8,242 square feet of basketball court and pool area, and a small 1,000 square foot sales area, plus ancillary locker /shower facilities. The existing La Verne facility contains a total of approximately 39,670 square feet, including a total of approximately 21,337 square feet of "workout' area, 12,945 square feet of basketball /racquetball courts and pool area, and 1,800 square feet of sales /lobby area, and ancillary locker /shower facilities. A comparison of both the total size the sum of the individual workout and office component sizes for the proposed Arcadia Hub and existing La Verne facilities was conducted, and the most conservative (e.g., 'closest') comparison ratio was used. These comparisons showed that, based on total size, the proposed Arcadia Hub facility is approximately seven (7) percent larger than the La Verne facility, while based on the total component sizes (not including shower /locker and circulation areas), the Arcadia Hub facility is approximately 19 percent smaller than the La Verne site. The "workout" area comparisons alone show that the Arcadia Hub facility is about seven (7) percent smaller than the existing La Verne site. Based on these comparisons, it was determined that the 'overall size" ratio should used to • estimate the potential parking demands for the Arcadia Hub facility, since it will result in the highest assessment of parking demands for the Arcadia Hub site, and as such, the parking demands surveyed at the La Verne site were factored upward by approximately seven percent to estimate the parking demands for the proposed Arcadia Hub facility. The results are summarized in Table 8, which indicates that the proposed LA Fitness facility could produce a peak parking demand of approximately 190 spaces. Method 2 — Urban Land Institute Data The second parking demand estimation methodology involved the use of published parking utilization profile data based on studies conducted under the auspices of the Urban Land Institute. The ULI data is based on surveys of various land uses throughout California and across the country, and provides detailed information regarding peak parking demands for these uses. However, the ULI data also provides data on the variability of the parking activity of each use throughout the day. This data allows for the determination of "actual' parking needs for a particular use at any given time of the week, similar to the empirical -based parking estimates derived in Table 8. n LJ 21 MRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. ARCADIA HUBIA FITNESS JULY 2006 • compares to the activity during the annual peak month. This data identifies that during the February count period for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, health club activity is not at a maximum. Based on the ULI data, January is the peak activity month, with February utilization down by approximately five (5) percent from the January utilizations. However, in order to provide "worst case' parking scenario evaluations for the proposed project, these seasonal adjustment factors were not applied to the health club use, so that the maximum parking demands could be computed. The resulting hourly parking demands for the proposed LA Fitness facility based on the ULI methodology are summarized in Table 9. As shown, the anticipated maximum parking activity occurs during a weekday, with approximately 297 spaces needed between about 6:00 and 7:00 PM. Weekend parking demands are also high, with a maximum of 265 spaces demanded between about 5:00 and 6:00 PM. Determination of LA Fitness Parking Demand The anticipated parking demands calculated for the proposed LA Fitness facility using both the empirical LA Verne data and the ULI data, as summarized in Tables 8 and 9, respectively, • indicate significant differences. The ULI forecasts are nearly 60 percent higher for weekdays (297 spaces versus 190 spaces), while the weekend parking demands were approximately 45 percent higher using the ULI data as compared to the empirical City of La Verne data (265 spaces versus 182 spaces). It should be recognized that these are not necessarily directly applicable comparisons, as the empirical data is intrinsically subject to the seasonal variability described earlier, while the ULI data was calculated assuming maximum annual utilization. However, in order to provide the most conservative analysis of the potential parking effects of development of the LA Fitness facility on the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, the ULI data shown in Table 9 was assumed to be representative of the activity levels for the proposed health club, and was selected as the parking demand values for the project. C� 23 ARCADIA HU& AFITNESS HIRSCH /GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • Table 9 LA Fitness - Arcadia Hub Shopping Center ULI Parking Demand Calculations 11 24 ARCADIA HUBAA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 Baseline Seasonal Maximum Proposed Development Weekday Parking Adjustment Parking Use and Size Size Parking Ratio Spaces Factor Demand Health Club /Gym 42,400 sq. ft. Visitors 6.60 /1,000 sq. ft. 280 100% 280 Employees 0.40 11,000 sq. fl. 17 100% 17 ------------------------------------------ 297 297 Baseline Seasonal Maximum Proposed Development Weekend Parking Adjustment Parking Use and Size Size Parking Ratio Spaces Factor Demand Health Club /Gym 42,400 sq. ft. 5.50 /1,000 sq. ft. 233 100% 233 Visitors 0.75 /1,000 sq. ft. 32 100% 32 Employees 265 265 LA Fitness Center - Antic! ated ULI Parking Accumulations ULI Hour Demand % of Dal l Maximum) ULI Hourl Parking Accumulation Estimates Weekday W eekend Maximum Weekda « Maximum Weekend Time • of Da Visit Emp loyees Visitors Employees Visitors Emp To tal Visit Emp Tota 6:00 AM 70% 75% 80% 50% 196 13 209 186 105 16 16 121 7:00 AM 40% 75% 45% 50% 112 13 13 125 125 , 82 16 98 8:00 AM 40% 75% 35% 50% 112 13 209 117 16 133 9:00 AM 7D% 75% 50% 50% 196 13 209 82 16 98 10:00 AM 70% 75% 35% 50% 196 224 13 237 117 i6 133 11:00 AM 80% 75% 50% 50% 168 13 181 117 16 133 12:00 PM 60% 75% 50% 60% 50% 196 13 209 k' 70 16 86 1:00 PM 70% 75% 30% 25% 50% 196 13 209 58 16 74 2:00 PM 70% 75% 30% 50% 196 13 209 70 16 86 3:00 PM 70% 75% 0 55% 75% 224 13 237 d 128 24 152 4:00 PM 0 80/0 75 /0 100% 100% 252 17 269 � 233 32 265 " 5:00 PM 90% 100% 95% 100% 280 17 297 ` 221 32 253 6:00 PM 100% 100% 60% 75% 252 13 265 3 1 40 2 1 86 7:00 PM 90% 75% 50% 224 9 233 70 8:00 PM 80% 50% 30% 20% 196 3 199 11 23 6 29 9:00 PM 70% 20% 10% 20% 98 3 101 u 2 6 8 10:00 PM 35% 20% 1% 1% 20% 28 1,, 30 2 6 8 11:00 PM 10% 20% ° 0 0 0 0 12:00 AM 0 °k Oo /u 0% 0 /o "" indicates mammum parking demand. 11 24 ARCADIA HUBAA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 • Future Parking Demand — Arcadia Hub Phase 1 with LA Fitness Based on the parking demand estimate calculations contained in the preceding sections, the "worst case" parking demands for the proposed LA Fitness facility identified using the ULI methodology. Therefore, these anticipated parking demands were then added to the "Full Occupancy Without Ross — Adjusted for Seasonal Utilization" parking demands calculated for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center (shown earlier in Table 7) to determine the total forecast future parking demands for Phase 1 of the shopping center, including the proposed LA Fitness. The results of this exercise are shown in Table 10. As summarized in Table 10, the anticipated peak parking demands for the future Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, adjusted to reflect peak seasonal parking utilizations and including the new LA Fitness facility, continue to occur on Saturday, with a total of approximately 681 spaces needed to accommodate the needs of the entire Phase 1 portion of the site. However, the overall parking demands for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center will continue to be substantially below the current parking supply. During the peak Saturday parking utilizations, the forecast demand of 681 spaces is 59 spaces less than the total of 740 Phase 1 parking spaces, or an • occupancy rate of approximately 92 percent. Therefore, implementation of the proposed LA Fitness facility is not anticipated to create significant parking impacts at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, and no "overflow" parking is expected onto adjacent streets or into nearby residential or commercial areas. 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F- Y O N a n 3 c < < << g g a �•E ¢¢¢¢¢¢aaaaaaaaaaa C 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 a 2 o c N <o�m —N�-fV i+iv Sri iorco oio co O 2 U' 2 i- J h 2 O U 2 O ti K O d h 2 2 2 W 1 U 2 N h h W 2 ti LL Q J = b Q � N U� �J • Parking Utilizations — Subarea 5 As described in the previous analyses, the existing and forecast parking utilizations for the Phase 1 portion of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center provide a more than adequate parking supply for the center, including the proposed LA Fitness facility. Although the analysis focused on the Phase 1 area of the site, it is important to note that the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is actually composed of both the Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas. The parking for the shopping center is not strictly segregated between the two phases, and it is likely that parking interactions and "spillover" between the Phase 1 and Phase 2 parking areas occurs on a regular basis. The parking surveys described earlier in this report also included a survey of the Subarea 5 (Phase 2) parking lot. The results of that survey are shown in Table 11, and indicate that, like Phase 1, parking within Phase 2 (Subarea 5) of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is substantially less than the total parking supply for existing conditions, with a maximum of 237 of the 411 spaces (about 58 percent) occupied. Table 11 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Existing Phase 2 (Subarea 5) Parking Demand • Hour Beginning Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 6:00 AM 52 59 52 48 46 51 43 7:00 AM 65 85 67 53 68 64 47 8:00 AM 107 104 93 65 72 80 74 9:00 AM 120 117 118 84 120 154 101 10:00 AM 133 165 117 108 159 185 103 11:00 AM 155 177 139 140 184 229 154 12:00 PM 181 219 152 158 203 228 171 1:00 PM 195 222 176 150 193 237 178 2:00 PM 190 189 170 157 166 235 168 3:00 PM 192 194 161 153 200 225 208 4:00 PM 213 219 172 159 178 229 200 5:00 PM 198 221 214 193 187 235 210 6:00 PM 192 209 233 191 216 194 186 7:00 PM 189 164 166 168 149 169 145 8:00 PM 185 128 131 125 114 128 126 9:00 PM 119 110 102 97 104 117 78 10:00 PM 95 75 74 71 79 103 81 Note: Values in red indicate mabmum daily packing demand. • 28 ARCADIA HU82A FITNESS HIRSCH /GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • However, in to provide a "worst case" parking assessment compatible with the Phase 1 parking analysis, the existing Subarea 5 parking demands shown in Table 11 were also adjusted upward by 25 percent to reflect the effects of seasonal utilization and approximate the peak year -end parking demands for this portion of the site. The results are shown in Table 12, Table 12 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Phase 2 (Subarea 5) Parking Demand - Adjusted for Seasonal Utilization Hour Beginning Mon Tues Wed Thur Fri Sat Sun 6:00 AM 65 74 65 60 58 64 54 7:00 AM 81 106 84 66 85 80 59 8:00 AM 134 130 116 81 90 100 93 9:00 AM 150 146 148 105 150 193 126 10:00 AM 166 206 146 135 199 231 129 11:00 AM 194 221 174 175 230 286 193 12:00 PM 226 274 190 198 254 285 214 1:00 PM 244 278 220 188 241 296 223 2:00 PM 238 236 213 196 208 294 210 3:00 PM 240 243 201 191 250 281 260 4:00 PM 266 274 215 199 223 286 250 • 5:00 PM 248 276 268 241 234 294 263 6:00 PM 240 261 291 239 270 243 233 7:00 PM 236 205 208 210 186 211 181 8:00 PM 231 160 164 156 143 160 158 9:00 PM 149 138 128 121 130 146 98 10:00 PM 119 94 93 89 99 129 101 Note: values in red indicate maximum daily parking demand. As shown in Table 12, even adjusting for maximum anticipated seasonal parking demands, the Phase 2 (Subarea 5) portion of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is expected to use 296 of the 411 spaces available (about 72 percent), leaving a minimum of approximately 115 parking spaces available at all times of the day. When the peak parking demands for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 are combined, the peak parking activity for the shopping center as a whole occurs at approximately 6:00 PM on Saturday (the forecast peak demand time for Phase 1 with the LA Fitness facility), with a total of approximately 975 spaces needed. This amount is still substantially less (175 spaces) than the 1,151 spaces provided within Phases 1 plus 2, further reinforcing the conclusion that the implementation of the proposed LA Fitness facility will not result in significant parking impacts at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center. • 29 ARCADIA HUBA-A FITNESS H /RSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING. INC. JULY 2006 • CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The results of the parking demand analyses indicate that the Phase 1 portion of the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center does not fully utilize the parking supply provided, with a maximum of approximately 460 of the 740 spaces (approximately 62 percent) occupied during peak activity (on Saturday). As such, despite the fact that the current City parking code requirements suggest a parking deficit for the site, minimum of approximately 280 spaces are unused at any time of the week. Even adjusted to approximate full occupancy of the shopping center, over 250 parking spaces go unused. Development of the proposed LA Fitness facility, including the removal of the existing Ross Dress for Less store, would ultimately result in increases in the parking demands at the site, although overall peak parking is still anticipated to be well below the parking supply. During the expected peak parking periods (late afternoon on Saturday), adjusted to account for higher parking demands during the winter holiday shopping season, the Phase 1 portion of the shopping center would need a total of approximately 681 spaces (about 92 percent of the supply), leaving a minimum of approximately 59 parking spaces unoccupied. While some Phase 1 parking subareas would experience high utilizations throughout the day and week • under the forecast future conditions, no significant parking operational or overall site parking supply problems are anticipated. Based on the analyses conducted for the existing and proposed future configuration of the site, the shopping center parking supply will not meet the current City of Arcadia parking code requirements. However, based on forecast parking demands, the proposed development of a new LA Fitness facility in place of the existing Ross Dress for Less store within the Phase 1 portion of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is not anticipated to result in any on site parking shortages. Therefore, the proposed project will not result in significant parking impacts and no parking 'overflow" is expected onto the site adjacent streets or parking areas. Additionally, although not included directly in the analysis for the Phase 1 parking demand calculations, it is important to recognize that the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is composed of both Phase 1 (as indicated) and Phase 2, which provides an additional 411 parking spaces. The parking areas for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center as a whole are not segregated, and parking activity is free to flow between these two parking areas. Similar to Phase 1, parking. within the Phase 2 portion of the site is also underutilized. Examining the utilization of the shopping center as a single entity indicates that the forecast maximum seasonal parking demands for the site will be approximately 975 spaces, leaving approximately 176 spaces • available even during the peak annual parking conditions. 30 ARCADIA HULA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 0 However, the parking demand analyses and forecasts do indicate that parking within localized areas (primarily Subareas 2, 3 and 4) of the parking facilities for Phase 1 of the shopping center currently experience, or are anticipated to experience high parking demands that approach or may exceed the parking supplies in these areas. Therefore, to provide additional available parking for patrons of the stores and businesses located adjacent to or in close proximity to these parking areas, it is recommended that the management of the shopping center voluntarily relocate all employee parking to lesser utilized spaces in parking Subareas 1, 4, and 5, along the frontages of Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue, as shown in Figure 5. It is important to note that this measure is not a requirement as "mitigation" for any anticipated parking shortages, since the results of this analysis indicate that more than adequate on site parking exists at all times. Relocating employee parking away from the more highly utilized parking subareas will simply provide additional parking availability for patrons of the stores and businesses near higher demand parking locations, and minimize the localized on site parking congestion identified in this report. n U u 31 HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS JULY 2006 RM u area Rf MI ti"A iO , APPENDICES A — Existing Arcadia Hub Parking Requirement Calculations — Phase 7 and Phase 2 B — Parking Demand Calculations and Forecasts — Arcadia Hub Shopping Center C — Parking Surveys — Arcadia Hub Shopping Center D — Parking Surveys — La Verne LA Fitness Facility E — Summary of LA Verne LA Fitness Component Uses • • Table A -1 • A -2 ARCADIA HUBAA FITNESS JULY2006 Comments (per CUP) (per CUP) (per CUP) HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Current Tenant Roll, Store Sizes and Code Parking Requirements Unit Parking Spaces No. Tenant Sq. Ft. Req'mt Req'd Phase T(Subareas 1 -4) 1200.00 Alexia Flowers 500 5.0 3 1201.00 Burlington Coat Factory 100,491 5.0 502 1201.01 Burlington Coat Factory (Baby Depot) 26,000 5.0 130 1215.00 Ann Karen Inc & Day Spa 12,500 5.0 63 1201.03 Jo -Ann Fabric 15,000 5.0 75 1225.00 Vacant 10,475 5.0 52 1265.00 Blockbuster 5,857 5.0 29 1271.01 Waltrip's Music 7,800 5.0 39 Basement 13,000 5.0 65 1309.00 First Commercial Bank 4,083 5.0 20 1311.0A Nic Computer, Inc. 2,800 5.0 14 1311.013 Young Dong Tofu 2,000 5.0 10 1311.00 Arcadia Travel Connection 750 5.0 4 1313.00 Kids Island, Inc. 4,814 n/a 7 1317.00 Vacant 4,000 5.0 20 1325.00 Ross Dress for Less 21,544 5.0 108 Ross Basement 6,000 5.0 30 Unused Basement and Storage 16,000 5.0 80 733A.00 Pat Huey, Inc. 600 5.0 3 73313.00 Starbucks Coffee 950 nla 16 733C.01 PCS Store 665 5.0 3 733D.00 Smoke Shop, Inc. 760 5.0 4 733E.00 Wafter Dorn Jewelers 564 5.0 3 733F.00 Naomi ShoelVacuum Rep 940 5.0 5 733G.00 Subway Submarine 760 nla 18 733H.00 Beauty Salon 760 5.0 4 7331.00 H & R Block 760 5.0 4 733J.00 Vivi Hair 760 5.0 4 733KIL.00 I Sold it On Ebay 1,520 5.0 8 733M.00 JC Herb 740 5.0 4 733N.00 Morning Glory 741 5.0 4 Total Phase 1 264,134 1,331 Vacant Phase 1 14,475 Percent Vacant 5.5% • A -2 ARCADIA HUBAA FITNESS JULY2006 Comments (per CUP) (per CUP) (per CUP) HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. 0 • Table A -1 (continued) Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Current Tenant Roll, Store Sizes and Code Parking Requirements Unit 10.0 No. Tenant Phase 2 (Subarea 5) 815A.00 Osaka Restaurant 815B.00 China Trust Bank 815C.00 Jenny Craig 815E.00 California Beauty Supply 815F.00 Game X 815G.00 A -U 79 815H.00 Haircreation 8151.00 American Life (Books & Accessories) 815J.00 Adelphia (Payment Center) 8 Adelphia (TCI Transmission Site) 815K.00 Young Optometry 815L.00 Score 1 Tomra Pacific, Inc 815M.00 Mission Renaissance Von's 00 Von's Pavilions Total Phase 2 Total Arcadia Hub Shopping Center Total Percent Vacant Parking Spaces Sq. Ft. Rsq'mt Req'd Comments 1,550 10.0 16 2,280 5.0 11 2,400 5.0 12 1,550 5.0 8 1,550 5.0 8 1,550 5.0 8 1,550 5.0 8 1,550 5.0 8 1,550 4.0 6 140 4.0 1 1,550 5.0 8 1,550 5.0 8 0 5.0 0 1,550 5.0 8 62,390 5.0 312 82,710 422 346,844 1,753 4.2% ARCADIA HULA FITNESS JULY 2006 A -2 HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. • Existing Parking Demand The results of the parking demand surveys for the existing Phase 1 (Subareas 1 through 4) portion of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center are summarized in Table B -1. As shown in this table, the maximum parking demand for the existing Phase 1 portion of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center occurred at approximately 2:00 PM on a Saturday, with a total of approximately 460 parking spaces, or about 62 percent of the total 740 -space parking supply, occupied, with approximately 280 spaces unutilized. During this overall peak parking demand period, 42 of the 217 spaces in Subarea 1 (about 19 percent) were occupied, 169 if the 182 spaces in Subarea 2 (about 93 percent) were occupied, 96 of the 100 spaces in Subarea 3 (about 96 percent) were occupied, and 153 of the 271 Spaces in Subarea 4 (about 57 percent) were occupied. Table B -1 also shows that the individual subareas generally operate acceptably, that the maximum parking utilizations for each of the subareas also occur on Saturday, but that the peak individual subarea parking demands did not generally overlap each other, resulting in an overall Phase 1 peak parking demand that is less than the sum of the individual subarea peak parking demands. • Individual peak parking use in Subarea 1 occurred at 3:00 PM, at 47 spaces (less than 22 percent occupancy), while peak demand in Subarea 4 occurred at 12:00 noon, at 174 spaces (about 72 percent). Peak demand within Subarea 2 did overlap the overall peak parking (described above, 169 spaces or 93 percent). The peak parking utilization in Subarea 3 occurred at 4:00 PM, and actually exceeded the striped capacity by about six (6) spaces, primarily due to vehicles temporarily parked in unmarked spaces or along the curb while waiting for a space to be vacated, or from patrons parking illegally to "run in" to one of the adjacent stores. This was a transient condition, however, and not indicative of the general operations of this subarea. Even if all of the individual peak parking demands were to occur simultaneously, the total parking utilization for Phase 1 would be 496 spaces, or about 67 percent of the total supply. A total of approximately 244 parking spaces would continue to be unutilized under this scenario. Phase 1 parking use during other times of the week was substantially less than the peaks described above, with maximum occupancies of less than 50 percent of the available parking spaces on Friday and Sunday, and of 40 percent or less throughout the rest of the week. 0 B -1 ARCADIA HULA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • I H c O i7 9 C O U T R r Y tm d d U3 c C �'a c O. 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N C C y _C ¢¢¢¢¢¢an.aaaaaaaaa K W �. o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 d o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o y N � N M 7 i CD I m m O p m r r Z z Z J N 2 O U 2 O C O d N 2 C ti 2 W W K 2 U N C H N N W F LL Q C� N = b Q ON U� Kj Q� • Thus, the existing parking utilization for Phase 1 of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is substantially below the existing parking supply at all times. While Subareas 2 and 3 are utilized at higher rates than other subareas, this is generally due to their smaller relative sizes compared to the other subareas, and their closer proximity to the shopping center store fronts and it is logical to expect this outcome. Overall, however, the current Phase 1 parking supply of 740 spaces exceeds the maximum observed site parking demand by a minimum of 280 spaces. Full Occupancy Parking Demand Estimates Portions of Phase 1 of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center are currently vacant; a total of approximately 14,475 square feet of space (approximately 5.5 percent of the total Phase 1 area) in the eastern portion of the site adjacent to parking Subarea 3 was unoccupied at the time of the survey. Therefore, in order to present the potential "worst case" parking utilization estimates for the current configuration of the shopping center, the parking utilizations summarized in Table B -1 were adjusted upward by approximately 5.8 percent (100% forecast occupancy / 94.5% current occupancy) in order to approximate the "full occupancy" parking conditions of the shopping center. • The estimated "100 percent occupancy" parking demand for Phase 1 of the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is shown in Table B -2. The adjustments for full occupancy of the shopping center do not materially effect the conclusions of the parking demand survey, although the total maximum parking demand (Saturday) would be expected to increase by approximately 27 spaces to about 487 spaces, or about 66 percent of the total parking available. Parking demands for each of the individual parking subareas would also increase incrementally, but again, the results are similar to those noted previously for the "existing" (unadjusted) parking demands, with Subareas 2 and 3 experiencing the highest individual relative parking use. Due to the existing high utilization of Subarea 3 parking on Saturday, the factored "full occupancy" values are expected to exceed the Subarea 3 parking supply during several hours of the day. As shown in Table B -2, the factored parking demand values for Subarea 3 range between 102 and 112 spaces between 12:00 noon and 5:00 PM, exceeding the striped capacity of this subarea by between two (2) and 12 spaces. However, this data is presented as calculated, and it is assumed that the excess Subarea 3 parking demands, should they occur, will utilize the closest adjacent parking area within Phase 1. Overall, however, the Phase 1 Arcadia Hub Shopping Center parking supply would continue to significantly exceed the forecast parking demand, and the site would provide a minimum of approximately 253 unutilized parking spaces at all times, even assuming full occupancy of the • currently vacant retail areas. B-4 HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. ARCADIA HUBAA FITNESS JULY 2006 • u r 1 J C d J L w N w YI O a' C V C C O . C d O c U U A � Y � C y N Q CO O N y L N = A ~ = N m 0 m C � Y Q A a T V C C0 CL 7 V V 0 3 LL r d N m L d d N 7 Q 0 v. 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These empirical average parking rates were applied to the Ross Dress for Less store area to estimate the amount of parking currently used by the store, since specific parking activity for this use could not be directly identified from the parking sweep data. The results of this calculation are summarized in Table B -4. Finally, the estimated Ross parking demand was subtracted from the adjusted "Full Occupancy' Phase 1 parking demands (Table B -2) to estimate the parking demands for Phase 1 of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center without the Ross store and prior to the development of the proposed LA Fitness facility. Where the calculations (Arcadia Hub Phase 1 "Full Occupancy" minus estimated Ross parking demand) resulted in negative parking demand estimates for individual parking subareas (generally very early in the morning, when overall parking demand is reduced), the effected subarea parking demand was adjusted to zero. This methodology results in slight overestimations of the parking demands for the site during some non - critical hours, and produces a "worst case' parking condition for the Phase 1 portion of the shopping center (since negative numbers which would reduce the overall parking demand were `rounded" up to zero). • Due to the high parking utilizations that occur throughout the day within parking Subarea 3, which is closest to the Ross store, it is likely that all of the estimated existing parking activity for the Ross store is not fully accommodated within the Subarea 3 parking area. Consequently, the Ross parking demand estimates shown in Table B -4 were divided between the two closest parking subareas to more accurately assess on site parking needs for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center. Because it is difficult to determine parking usage for any individual store within a larger shopping center, it was assumed that the parking activity for the existing Ross facility occurred primarily within Subarea 3 (approximately 65 percent closest to the store), with the remaining (35 percent) parking using Subarea 4, adjacent to the store on the west. The resulting Phase 1 "Full Occupancy without Ross Dress for Less' values are shown in Table B -5. • B -7 ARCADIA HUBA_A FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 T O1 y r- N C Y V (O Of M C w O M M C 0 0 0 N O O .- ch M N — ci V N 6 • T O O R 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 m(na� c c _II� N 7 R 0 N M Co N CO (O N 0 M M O t N N M M M M M M N m o. C Y cO N M M OD N V N (O N R N W M Y N 0 0 N O `C. 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O Z 2 2 2 O 2 O ti K O ti K 1- W K V K 2 O m W F Q LL C m i� Q ON U � J Q� 11 • • U) c 0 w 0 N V O) O W M N (D O O N O) U V 'O C 6 M -e R - CO r- O n O li] a O V to V' N 1� CO O N N � N M �n (D M I- ti co 7 M N Y R O y O N m N (D n a ^ M V ` R N O N V (D M M M M M O V O O O V D N M V' M Ol r C _ ` N d '0 O N LO n r 0) (O �- O r O to (O M O N M M T C 0 O ~ N N M M M V M M M M N N '0 ro o m a d y L 9 d T w N O N - - - - -- 0 0- r o N E 04 ~= Oi W C_ O O Z M O [O W N O O fD ID M M M M- N V N N (D (O (D (D (O (n (D 14 M x N E a Y .w�. N { R N y y N N M W r- O N t0 N Q a C a s Im O ¢ Q ¢ < < a- m M a a o. a a. n. a- n. LL G C O o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 O O O O o 0 o o 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o a - _ 01 1- W m O N N M O r O W O 0 m Z G1 N A L IL z z J h 2 O U 2 O ti ti a O a m z a z w w x h K m y W z ti LL 0 J S , � N U� Kj ¢ l • Many land uses experience variability in parking demands throughout the course of the year. Shopping centers and other retail facilities are generally characterized by maximum parking demands during the year -end holiday season, from late November through the end of December. According to the current data, contained in the ULI Shared Parking, 2" Edition (2005), parking demand during January through October is approximately 80 percent of the peak December parking demand, with November parking utilizations at approximately 90 percent of this peak. The parking surveys for the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center occurred during a typical week in mid - February, and as a result, the surveyed parking demands may be lower than those experienced during the late year shopping activity. Therefore, in order to account for parking variations due to seasonal activity at the shopping center, the values shown in Table B -5 were growth factored upward by 25 percent (80 percent assumed demand divided by 100 percent December demand) to account for the seasonal variability of retail shopping center parking demand. The results of that analysis produced the "baseline" Phase 1 parking utilizations, without the Ross Dress for Less store, that were used to assess the potential impacts of the development of the proposed LA Fitness facility. These values are shown in Table B -6. • Finally, although not included in the discussion and presentation of the data in the main body of the report, the "empirical" LA Fitness parking demand forecasts were added to the forecast "baseline" Phase 1 full occupancy, without Ross, seasonally adjusted values in Table B -6. These values were not contained in the report itself, since the empirical parking generation derived for the proposed Arcadia Hub facility, based on data obtained from the La Verne LA Fitness facility was less than the "worst case' parking estimates identified using the ULI methodology. The results of the "empirical" parking demand analysis are shown in Table B -7. However, a comparison of the values derived using the empirical parking generation methodology indicates that they are not substantially different from those obtained using the ULI methodology. As described earlier, the ULI data produced a peak Phase 1 parking demand of approximately 681 spaces, while a review of Table B-7 results in a maximum parking demand of approximately 612 spaces. This result is primarily due to differences in the parking accumulation profiles for the two methodologies, and their interactions with the "non - peak" parking estimates for the "baseline" Arcadia Hub Shopping Center (without Ross). Thus, although the ULI data does give the "worst case" parking demand results, the use of the empirical data obtained from the La.Verne site provides a "real world" verification that the • parking demands derived using the ULI methodology are not underestimated. B -12 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. 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PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM NOTE: - 2 SPACES BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE a PAR'INGiOCCUPANGY �' s STRLIGTURE F ,.SURFACE LOT° , t i w6TOTAL AREA1 .... �SPACE9„ Aft6A2�REA3AREAd �Pk ��': 4 F 1 EAS °?`.000UP9NCV,�*„"= sO .. . ;OCCUPIECY * y100 $PACES, g?41�SPACESj 1¢ ♦;ACES. �QBQO�'Q,IUy 2 3 4 2 52 63 5% �070tl- 0800 =,. 4 3 4 7 65 83 7% O�W,09 U 4 18 8 25 107 162 14% W0 00 „100 t 11 38 16 31 120 216 19% xa , R �00110�0 19 56 22 42 133 272 24 °h 00 20u! 24 64 48 53 155 344 30% 12gQ,0100, 19 66 52 67 181 385 33 °k 00 23 91 60 69 195 438 38% 02 Q_ -„030 35 86 68 62 190 441 38% 030`�,0,40.. 32 87 69 64 192 444 39% ¢9._•_.. 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PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14,2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM NOTE: `2 SPACES BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS 0 THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE PARKING c STRUCTURE T R . ,. ,' «i" °SLIE2FACE LOT, 'S „a ,x t TOTAL ' $ zz pk ti R ° d AREA _ ixt yt AREA 2 AREA 3 AREA 4 8RACE95 sAREAS000UPANCPOGCt1E6 HER " ° PER1pD , 217 PPAGES`s 0. 0700 3 C182SPACESi 1 -z10Q PACE 6 241 3 s£11aSPACESs 59 72 6% 0;<00- ,0800. 7 2 9 10 85 113 10% 0800 =0900 7 5 11 21 104 148 13% ' g .090014 9 31 10 35 117 202 18% 1040,7,10,0 19 46 39 57 165 326 28% 26 75 63 64 177 405 35% 0,1 D e0,(00 102 91 75 219 511 44% a'� 100x40 83 92 81 222 498 43% , ter 020 eQ3Q. -. 101 86 78 189 478 42% '�0,30Q,;,O4 N22 98 85 74 194 473 41% 0400;:05 0.. 93 85 74 219 489 42% �54tiz06Q0 106 64 73 221 486 42% O6p_ ti 700, 30 101 62 70 209 472 41% p 4` 800 ? 12 62 54 75 164 367 32% 0800..09400 10 83 56 46 128 323 28% 0900 +,1 4 5 36 45 29 110 225 20% 4 18 54 18 75 169 15% NOTE: `2 SPACES BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS 0 THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE • PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM NOTE: - 2 SPACES BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE `r�'� PARKINCu'OYiCUPANCY �' � ..� ..' =SURFACE LOT AREA 2AREA'� AREA Yy AREA6 : -0CCUPANCY,:. ,OCCUPIER:'. Cf ,PER100. 217SPACE3 082. PACE$. iD"P,. 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PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM ,� REfj10D i, ,.OErwRo . �W n- =STRUCTURE {(R 1 'Et : SPACE,$ 4 PARKINGOC4UPANG'Y ,,.,��`.3.�SURFACELOT AR A21:A9 ?� 826,ACE$` 1 104,SPACES1 1 `AREA` ,2gt,5RACES? 5 z� AREAS�OCCUPANGY, all SPACES, 48 ""707AL ;CCEOd; O UPI y}. 59 5% 0700 0800V 6 3 1 13 53 76 7% �0,$DOg0900z7; 6 8 2 31 65 112 10 °k Q 0', 7 32 4 30 84 157 14% 201600.040 58 31 57 108 275 24% �sx21 1i10..., 31 62 59 59 140 351 30% w4200c40b 23 74 77 79 150 411 36% W0w. oro 31 78 72 68 150 399 35% ` 02V4a03 330 81 71 73 157 412 36% 0300,`QA00.. 27 73 69 70 153 392 34% ,, 04.Q;Q50 31 77 75 75 159 417 36% !� 28 75 86 59 193 441 38% �. tl6 f1a0704 18 83 73 77 191 442 38% 19 69 73 65 168 394 34% 0800:0900 14 51 70 46 125 306 27% 090 6 37 68 39 97 247 21% s .�4,0,.i.' 3 12 39 19 71 144 13% NOTE: "2 SPACES BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE 0 r 1 U • PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM •AR1 '� AR Z R40D =217SSPA S. .1S.. SPACES; 06007 0700 3 4 . -AREA3 B ARER d X100 SPAOE4i� 17i11 5 2 46 z000UPANCY,OCGUPIED'',. 60 5% �OxpO; =: :0800 6 5 5 9 68 93 8% w 080 :0900'.. 5 7 5 23 72 112 10% k1, ``,0900= 1Q00 14 44. 13 18 120 209 18% sK:vgmns. 1000,..1r1O0 55 32 41 159 309 27% W , 110 ZOOM 78 47 55 184 400 35% 7`2.00301•,00 95 59 74 203 461 40% q�pq p.p20Q, 106 74 76 193 486 42 °h 20Q, 0 .�0430 62 74 166 445 39% - ;04107 030, '0 99 57 62 200 455 40% DO- r46 110 84 86 178 489 42% . 0 zo 104 82 72 187 490 43% W0 60.c07DO; 81 75 69 216 467 41% 60 69 71 149 375 33% 61 73 60 114 320 28% 45 80 41 104 279 24% 1 25 1 58 1 30 79 197 17% NOTE: - 2 SPACES BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE 0 • PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM PARKINCI 4:wG' ` `�� SURFACE LQT, STRUCTURE : x .r r i '� y �TOTAL�- s ° Y r § , `t ^4 .AREA' 2 1 pppp u A9 - 343 AREA4 ARE A�1 RE �z a7xh�yo-1 1.'R.AK &'��� 4� AR EATS e`D..000UPANCYp §iOC'CD UPIE� y PER CD { 217,.SPACES k182'SPACESE 100 SPACES] ;�241(SPACESI `,",411,SPACES; s:s}�aaxxs OBOD;O700 3 1 3 3 1 51 61 5% t�0700A800 3 3 5 3 84 78 7 °A X0800900 5 - 5 5 16 80 111 10% ''09001000 16 29 40 42 154 281 24% 1000 0 26 49 87 69 185 416 36% W?1 00 200 33 81 96 147 229 586 51% w12 0001D0 47 96 102 174 228 647 56% ff,9100j0200 31 116 91 165 237 640 56% r0- `3e0)9 42 0200 -03D0 169 96 153 235 695 60% '. ,030004D0 47 130 97 143 225 642 56% - 0400 004 40 120 106 148 229 643 56% 1% 'ej oo r2 6 W F3i0500,06Q0 36 119 96 125 235 611 53% c�;. T0600�070 11 38 96 85 122 194 535 46% % �. ..w.gacr..a: , ,0700;.OBOOYr 27 73 62 77 169 428 37% 0800i09 D0 l17 52 91 83 128 371 32% - ..,0 12 33 61 42 117 265 23% s'' ''"`" 4 ,3 16 39 25 103 187 i6% NOTE: - 2 SPACES BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE r u • • PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER DATE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12,2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM 2173SPAC15P,ACE�S„OSPACES; 0 RKINGIOGCUP'ANCY 1 AREA3 AREA4 ,241SP,41,1 3 7 AREA5 43 70rA[ `d0CCUPANC*A ,4GGUP,JED'e 54 5% ;, 07,00;08009 1 1 3 11 47 63 5% * 0800 0900 2 2 3 16 74 97 8 °A 080010 0 4 6 5 18 101 134 12% w1000 '100 8 11 10 1 30 103 162 14% "1100;200 34 73 56 47 154 364 32% „ 12 0x0100 37 84 70 61 171 423 37% NOT 38 96 82 78 178 472 41% Me 02j*r3Q ' 02 36 102 90 110 168 506 44% R $OO;0400 30 128 80 89 208 535 46% WU_a. -0500 U 32 110 86 118 200 546 47% AOr 600 ' 32 106 87 84 210 519 45% �,Q67 ,7,00 30 99 80 77 186 472 41% 07,u4zQ800 - 6 68 71 55 145 345 30% O800m 4 1 32 38 39 126 239 21% D Os1D0� 0 9 28 25 78 140 12% ;� 101 O1.PN1 0 4 24 19 81 126 1 11% NOTE: `2 SPACES BLOCKED BY TRASH BINS TEH TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE 9 T R c0 M co m 'O " m 00 N O N r- N O M 00 C N N m V � �� N � N T R In O In m N N 10 r m N w N R F - z Z J 2 O 2 O F O a N 2 W K 0 y W u C Qo ON U � J Q � NII T R a m m O M oD M M O � m ! co � o � o w CN � v M C C LL � `w g �-or R 15 M O O ( M O 0 0 %r l� O r n M O O m c 0 H m tm • km c ) N L ` Y A 0 a T ~ LL rn n C H 0 M In N� m O f- m m M m m M an:. N M oo m CSJ rnrn���(D 1" 4T C�)`- r M O ' W d � W R E y lL m c T R ' C 1 4 c l i co M M O I� CD V N (D IT d oo mm mm ° f�(D � 7 _T R E J E X N T E R V V m O m m M VJ lf7 N m .0m 0 (D C M C O M 1- (D M co co O O V 1� (D i- (D � U o d c rn< CL CL(L g N m CL D a a o d a a a a o 'o o 0 0 0 00 0 O ° o 0 0 ° o 0(p 0 C)(DC)C) S m O t- oo m O N O N <,) v � (D I m m 0 m Z F - z Z J 2 O 2 O F O a N 2 W K 0 y W u C Qo ON U � J Q � PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: LA VERNE - LA FITNESS, GATEWAY POINTE SHOPPING CENTER DATE: MONDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM TOTAL'aY. x �,cx r f IM ?s rhs i 4P A10 nA x ;.. 9 3 i OCCU PIED vt: 060U ,O a 4 93 52% NOW 0 104 58% 0,$pQ „0900 135 75% - .090.; „;1 00. 173 97 °k �&Ncrl 1 160 69% 1,00QpO 139 78% . 12�0"0400 139 78% 133 74% x 02 Qmoo. 105 59% 30 .UO 105 59% 142 79% ' 0$ 0- 0 178 99% fl60. 07,oA - 164 92% 07000800 - . 170 95% ” 080p:0; 00 166 93% OB00.A0 . 144 80% 113 63% NOTE: HOURS OF OPERATION SUN - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM MON - THURS - 04:30 AM TO 11:00 PM FRI - 04:30 AM TO 10:00 PM SAT - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE • PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS • CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: LA VERNE - LA FITNESS, GATEWAY POINTE SHOPPING CENTER DATE: TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM NOTE: HOURS OF OPERATION SUN - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM MON - THURS - 04:30 AM TO 11:00 PM FRI - 04:30 AM TO 10:00 PM SAT - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE ' TOTAL . ?-OCCUPIED ±i =: - .".e.+sw,>e as 'ospao7bo az 46% °sX 92 51% AFs.0800 -0900. 98 55% A" 0900c DD,1`1 143 80% Y .m ' ?�,100p= 1,t0 133 74% ,aVw 0 „'�1 ; 130 7 3% 0100,,x�??� 107 60% 0=6 6N 75 42% 0;D300` 67 37% 0D400,L. 60 % 050p ��� 58% N0 ... 0e0600 74 °/a 00 0 79% lg.re o K 1 41 az% O.O O.V 70% 0 6s100p,2s 58% Wip60 €P,M 31% NOTE: HOURS OF OPERATION SUN - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM MON - THURS - 04:30 AM TO 11:00 PM FRI - 04:30 AM TO 10:00 PM SAT - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE • PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS 7 CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: LA VERNE - LA FITNESS, GATEWAY POINTE SHOPPING CENTER DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM r �r PEIjIODr�„„ f 779 PACES ; z "OCCUPIED`?°: �' ' x'0600 ; 0700 103 ° 58h W'.°. ' 0700 -0800 105 59% 64% �a08000900,aa gr1E 0' 100 93% aY d000?.11 Doi 86% 4 ' ��1,100 =1200 E12 65 % o ' 1200;0,100 ° 67 h OQ OOi0200 ". 54% ��$020Q0300 92 51.6 *030Q? 117 65 % 0400.0 00. 159 89% ;..0500. 6 Oi 175 98% 10600,Q700.»P 169 94 °h 07000800 173 97% aaW� G y0800',090 0 149 83% .. 0900m1000 139 78% t10;00�Pry1 ". 113 63% NOTE: HOURS OF OPERATION SUN - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM MON - THURS - 04:30 AM TO 11:00 PM FRI - 04:30 AM TO 10:00 PM SAT - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE 0 PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS • CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: LA VERNE - LA FITNESS, GATEWAY POINTE SHOPPING CENTER DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM - �?. PERIOD ,rte �<ua SaAC6s�:i�' IE F.:i000UP.IED a080�070 ,a 83 46% 0700; 8 0 86 48% tea... ° 0800.;..09001 103 58 °k riryxxxx -- oo - �o80 1sz ° 91k 001 0 136 76% D0D0 1200 10 - 56% 00;01U9r#,� 118 66% 0002.00 100 56% Y 00;0300 90 50% °� =.. ' 00;0.0400 107 60% �� 00:0500 I MMIX 145 81% 0D0600 155 87% w --- w<, 00F.07,00 �;. 165 92 M° :080.,,. 174 97% 800i0900�i 172 96% �m 0?.10DQ� 134 75% n+att3y'a 0:OQ,PIN,1 -, 108 59% NOTE: HOURS OF OPERATION SUN - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM MON - THURS - 04:30 AM TO 11:00 PM FRI - 04:30 AM TO 10:00 PM SAT - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE 0 PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS C , J CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: LA VERNE - LA FITNESS, GATEWAY POINTE SHOPPING CENTER DATE: FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2006 PERIOD: 08:00 AM TO 10:00 PM R iit! Q'6'�MCV w:TOTAL ", :F LOT " , ERIOD SPACES. :; OCCUPIED „kv 4`��e^`'•,`.; ,x,"'`0600,- `OZOD'i 95 53% w �, 0200;0800:. , 99 55% P 1, 0 000066 138 77% -�;n*-ese }wws N6 ', 169 94% ir'#1.000 100 144 80% x 1001200 101 56% muw >12005010 93 52% Il 010 x0200 100 56% �s•.sa7Ed'o 3.. �0200c030 84 47% 630 D 4n 113 63% � 128 72% ,0500 %o 153 85% O600i:.0700e, 743 80% ,0200c080� 130 73Mo '0800 0900 89 50% fl001000 70 39% 7sre.�z /«aw. 47 26% NOTE: HOURS OF OPERATION SUN - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM MON - THURS - 04:30 AM TO 11:00 PM FRI - 04:30 AM TO 10:00 PM SAT - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE • PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS CLIENT: HIRSCH I GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: LA VERNE - LA FITNESS, GATEWAY POINTE SHOPPING CENTER DATE: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM '- 'QDF, �O600„OX00 -LpT `z i .178 SPADES ==WP;.: Wffim OCCUPIED �' 0% _ _10700"08900 17% 0800 0 00 81% Oa0000 �,. R 95% 0)..•�1.1 RD 92 % . x 1200 , 75% :0100- 57% ,,OA00020, 102 57% �0 00 ?0 D 95 53% W 030 ;0960 87 49% �.0R0:3060.._ 89 50% fp6 0c:... ,.. 71 40% 72 40% 0,70050,000 0 0:0900 0900;.100. 98 32 1 55% 18% 1 % O'00xP 1 1% NOTE: HOURS OF OPERATION SUN - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM MON - THURS - 04:30 AM TO 11:00 PM FRI - 04:30 AM TO 10:00 PM SAT - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM . THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE • PARKING OCCUPANCY SUMMARY - RESULTS C � J CLIENT: HIRSCH / GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: LA VERNE - LA FITNESS, GATEWAY POINTE SHOPPING CENTER DATE: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2006 PERIOD: 06:00 AM TO 10:00 PM 0600 s 2 OCCUPIEDY" =; 1% '1VtiYS iSr 0700 28 16% y,Y0800z09D0 98 55% '0900:1 000 128 72% 0001100f 153 85% 9 1D0.12Q 12 123 69% x, 00.1 to 109 61% �. ;,,,,tQtOD;0200'`c 87 49% 020020 00 �a e 70 39% 903 0 0400,:„ 82 46% D9600600w 91 51% 5 .0500 {0800 82 46% M ,osoo;n7oo rl ss sa% §0700 08 00 93 52% 0800 0800c0900 31 17% '. 0000 -10. 0. ., 2 1% ARM&o0 ,M 1 1% NOTE: HOURS OF OPERATION SUN - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM MON - THURS - 04:30 AM TO 11:00 PM FRI - 04:30 AM TO 10:00 PM SAT - 07:00 AM TO 08:00 PM • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 PHONE • Based on information provided by LA Fitness and summarized in the following table, the La Verne LA Fitness facility contains a total of approximately 39,670 total square feet of floor area, including approximately 11,124 square feet of "cardio" and "circuit" training area, 4,255 square feet of "aerobics" instruction and training, 4,255 square feet of "spin" and boxing training classrooms, 5,497 square feet of pool and support space, 7,448 square feet basketball and racquetball courts and support area, a 1,703 square foot "Kids Klub" area, plus an 1,800 square foot sales /lobby, and locker /shower facilities. Table E -1 LA Fitness, La Verne, CA 1275 Foothill Boulevard, La Verne, CA Building Areas Main Floor: 36,605 sq. ft. Mezzanine: 3,065 sq. ft. Total Building: 39,670 sq. ft. Total Parking Required (per Lease): 275 spaces Building Area Breakdown AREA USE (CSF) Main Floor Entry 1,236 Sales Area 565 Cardio /circuit Area 11,124 Spinning & Boxing 4,255 Kids Klub 1,703 Basketball Court 4,065 Racquetball Court(s) 3,383 Aerobics 4,255 Men's Lockers 774 Women's Lockers 785 Wet Area (Men & Women) 1,409 Lap Pool & Spa 1,962 Pool Deck 3,535 Misc. /Utilities 1,809 0 Not a daycare center, maximum stay of 1 -1/2 hour Mezzanine 3,065 ARCADIA HUBAA FITNESS JULY 2006 E -1 HIRSCHASREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. • EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The applicant, Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, LP proposes to convert of a portion of the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center to a new LA Fitness facility. The existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is located on the west side of Baldwin Avenue, between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue in the City of Arcadia. The existing shopping center contains a total of approximately 346,844 leaseable square feet (including basement and storage areas), consisting of a Pavilions supermarket, Burlington Coat Factory and Baby Depot, Joann Fabrics, Ross Dress for Less, and numerous smaller retail and commercial stores. It is currently approximately 96 percent leased, with about 14,475 square feet vacant. The proposed project will remove the existing 43,544 square foot Ross store (including a total of approximately 22,000 square feet of basement and storage area) and replace it with an approximately 42,400 square foot LA Fitness center, utilizing both the at grade and basement levels to provide the various typical "workout" areas, training classrooms, swimming pool and basketball court facilities, and ancillary shower /locker room uses. • The shopping center is divided into two "phases ", with the proposed LA Fitness facility to occupy a portion of "Phase 1". The proposed project is located within the Phase 1 portion of the site, which provides a total of approximately 740 parking spaces within an approximately 341 -space surface parking lot on the south side of the center and a two -level parking structure containing approximately 217 - spaces on the "roof of the structure along Duarte Road, and approximately 182 spaces located beneath the Duarte Road parking lot, at the same level as the primary surface lot, for a total Phase I parking supply of 740 spaces. The "Phase 2" portion of the site, containing the Pavilions supermarket and other retail and commercial uses located generally along the westerly side of the site, provides a total of approximately 411 spaces surrounding and south of the Pavilions supermarket, for a total shopping center parking supply of approximately 1,151 spaces. Access to these parking areas is provided via various driveways located along both Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue. Once completed and occupied (anticipated by the end of 2007), the project is expected to result in approximately 687 net new daily trips, including approximately 37 (13 inbound and 24 outbound) net new AM peak hour trips, and 105 (55 inbound and 50 outbound) net new PM peak hour trips. These calculations are based on "trip credits" applied against the gross project trip generation, to account for the removal of existing trips associated with the existing Ross • Dress for Less store. i ARCADIA HUB&A FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 v' • The applicant retained Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. ( "Hirsch /Green ") to prepare a traffic impact analysis to examine the potential effects of the proposed project on the PM peak hour conditions. Based on discussions with the City staff, it was concluded that the amount of traffic generated by the project during the AM peak hour is not sufficient to warrant a detailed traffic study. However, the projected increase of approximately 105 PM peak hour trips will exceed the City's threshold for requiring a traffic impact analysis, and as a result, this study includes a detailed traffic impact analysis for four intersections adjacent to or in close proximity to the project site during the PM peak hour only, as recommended by the City. The results of the analyses contained in this report indicate that the proposed project will not significantly impact any of the study intersections, nor will it create sufficient traffic generation to cause significant site access impacts. Further, the project is not expected to significantly impact any of the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) arterial monitoring intersections or freeway segments in the project vicinity. As a result, no traffic mitigation measures are warranted. A separate parking demand analysis report has been prepared for the proposed project, and the • results of that analysis are included in this traffic report by reference. That report indicates that the development of the proposed project will increase the amount of parking required for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center complex, although overall parking supply will be more than adequate to accommodate the expected additional parking demand, and no significant parking impacts are expected. However, the parking impact analysis report recommended that the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center undertake a series of minor parking modifications, including relocating employee parking to the outer reaches of the parking areas, to provide additional convenient parking for the center's customers to minimize any effects of the conversion of the Ross Dress for Less store to the new LA Fitness facility. • ii ARCADIA HUSILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 0 E • TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............... ............................... PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................. ............................... Project Traffic Generation ................. ............................... Project Geographic Trip Distribution . ............................... Project Traffic Assignment ................ ............................... Project Parking and Access .............. ............................... PROJECT IMPACT ANALYSIS STUDY AREA ................. Environmental Setting ....................... ............................... Area Transportation Facilities ........... ............................... Freeways....................................... ............................... . Streets and Highways .................... ............................... Public Transportation ..................... ............................... ANALYSIS OF AREA TRAFFIC CONDITIONS ................. Existing (Year 2006) Traffic Volumes ............................... Analysis of Existing (Year 2006) Traffic Conditions ......... Future (Year 2007) Traffic Volumes .. ............................... Without Project Traffic Forecasts ... ............................... Ambient Traffic Growth .................. ............................... Related Projects ............................. ............................... Highway System Improvements ........ ............................... Analysis of Future (2007) Traffic Conditions .................... Impact Significance Criteria .............. ............................... Project Impacts on Regional Transportation System....... CMP Monitoring Intersection Impacts ........................... CMP Freeway Segment Impacts ... ............................... MITIGATION MEASURES .................. ............................... Page .... ............................... 1 ................... 13 ................... 13 ................... 13 .................... 13 ................... 13 ................... 14 ................... 18 ................... 18 ................... 18 ................... 22 ................... 23 .....I ............. 23 ................... 23 ................... 24 ................... 30 ................... 31 .................. 31 ................... 32 ................... 33 34 APPENDICES Trip Generation Calculations — Removal of Existing Ross Dress for Less Related Projects Trip Generation Rates /Equations Intersection Traffic Count Data Sheets and Geometric Configurations and Controls CMA Calculation Worksheets ARCADIA HUB&A FITNESS JULY 2006 HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. C • Page 1 LIST OF FIGURES 4 Figure No. Pam 1 Site Vicinity Map .................................................................... ............................... 2 2 Study Intersection Locations ................................................. ............................... 3 3 Project Site Plan .................................................................... ............................... 5 4 Project Traffic Distribution Percentages ................................ ............................... 8 5 Project Traffic Volumes ......................................................... ............................... 10 6 Project Area Transit Service Map .......................................... ............................... 16 7 Existing (2006) Peak Hour Traffic Volumes .......................... ............................... 19 8 Related Projects Locations Map ............................................ ............................... 25 9 Related Projects Traffic Volumes .......................................... ............................... 27 10 Future (2007) Peak Hour "Without Project' Traffic Volumes . ............................... 28 11 Future (2007) Peak Hour "With Project' Traffic Volumes ...... ............................... 29 n U LIST OF TABLES Table No. Page 1 Project Trip Generation Rates ............................................... ............................... 4 2 Project Trip Generation ......................................................... ............................... 7 3 Geometric Project Directional Trip Distribution ...................... ............................... 8 4 Critical Movement Analysis Volume Ranges per Level of Service... .................... 20 5 Level of Service as a Function of CMA Value ....................... ............................... 21 6 Critical Movement Analysis Summary — Existing (2006) Conditions .................... 22 7 Related Projects Descriptions and Trip Generation .............. ............................... 26 8 Critical Movement Analysis Summary — Future (2007) Conditions ...................... 31 • iv ARCADIA HURILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • INTRODUCTION This report summarizes the results of a traffic impact analysis for the proposed conversion of a portion of the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center to a new LA Fitness health club facility. The Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is located on the west side of Baldwin Avenue, between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue in the City of Arcadia, and currently contains a total of approximately 346,844 leaseable square feet (including basement and storage areas), consisting of a Pavilions supermarket, Burlington Coat Factory and Baby Depot, Joann Fabrics, Ross Dress for Less, and numerous smaller retail and commercial stores. The proposed project will remove the existing 43,544 square foot Ross store (including a total of approximately 22,000 square feet of basement and storage area) and replace it with an approximately 42,400 square foot LA Fitness center, utilizing both the at grade and basement levels to provide the various typical "workout' areas, training classrooms, swimming pool and basketball court facilities, and ancillary shower /locker room uses. The project site and surrounding vicinity are shown in Figure 1. Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. ( "Hirsch /Green ") was retained to study the potential impact of the proposed development on the surrounding street system. A review of the anticipated trip generation for the proposed project with the City of Arcadia engineering department staff indicated that a detailed traffic analysis should be prepared. The parameters of the study were scoped with the City to ensure that appropriate analysis methodologies and assumptions were utilized. Based on those scoping discussions, this study evaluates the existing (year 2006) and forecast future (year 2007) conditions at the four intersections listed below during the PM peak hour. These intersections are adjacent to or in close proximity to the project site, and represent the locations most likely to be affected by the proposed project. 1. Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road 2. Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue 3. Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road 4. Golden West Avenue and Naomi Avenue The locations of the four study intersections are shown in relation to the project site in Figure 2. • i ARCADIA HUflAA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2066 I A �.Af i -"I-1 l k, IV , lgF ep: P.01 Ve E • STUDY INTERSECTION LOCATIONS 3 M - r1(�T` i ti0 L .. eb -01 PROJECT SITE s [ z L� TY w. 11 t n FIGURE 2 STUDY INTERSECTION LOCATIONS 3 • PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project under consideration is the proposed conversion of an existing 43,544 square foot Ross store (including a total of approximately 22,000 square feet of basement and storage area) within the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center to an approximately 42,400 square foot LA Fitness center, utilizing both the at grade and basement levels to provide the various typical "workout" areas, training classrooms, swimming pool and basketball court facilities, and ancillary shower /locker room uses. The project site plan is shown in Figures 3(a) and 3(b). Project Traffic Generation Traffic- generating characteristics of many land uses, including both shopping centers and health club facilities such as those involved in the proposed project, have been extensively surveyed and documented in studies conducted under the auspices of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). The most recent information is available in the ITE 7th Edition Trip Generation manual.' The trip generation equations utilized to estimate the potential traffic resulting from the proposed LA Fitness facility, and from the existing Ross Dress for Less store to be removed, are 0 summarized in Table 1, Table 1 Project Trip Generation Rates' Proposed Use Health Club (per 1,000 square feet) Daily: T = 32.93 (A) AM Peak Hour: T = 1.21 (A); I/B = 42 %, OB = 58% PM Peak Hour: T = 4.05 (A); I/B = 51 %, O/B = 49% Existing Use Removed Shopping Center (Retail) (per 1,000 square feet) Daily: Ln(T) = 0.65 Ln(A) + 5.83 AM Peak Hour: Ln(T) = 0.60 Ln(A) + 2.29; 1/B = 61 %, 0/B = 39% PM Peak Hour: Ln(T) = 0.66 Ln(A) + 3.40; I/B = 48 %, 0/B = 52% Where: A = Building Area in 1,000 sq. ft. I/B = Inbound Trip Percent Ln = Natural Logarithm (mathematical function) Ole = Outbound Trip Percent Note: Trip generation rates per 7th Ed. ITE Trip Generation. • ' Trip Generation, 7 1h Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers, Washington, D.C., 2004. 4 ARCADIA HUBAA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING. INC. JULY 2006 s R m x a �6 lu (g) - t N� C \� I � m I err V� I ¢_ .. �i 3 in W m I 111 � O d i I U N (g) - t • IRSCH M e REEN Hirsch /Green Transportation Consuhing, Inc. ,.... 1 d .. ___ _. Illm S- 1 (� y c co A Y � T 3 y _ C V) J o = C c N G N Q O N N �fV Q �m a¢ H W Z F Q J FIGURE 3(a) PROPOSED LA FITNESS FACILITY LAYOUT MAIN LEVEL i N� m I I ¢_ .. �i 3 in • IRSCH M e REEN Hirsch /Green Transportation Consuhing, Inc. ,.... 1 d .. ___ _. Illm S- 1 (� y c co A Y � T 3 y _ C V) J o = C c N G N Q O N N �fV Q �m a¢ H W Z F Q J FIGURE 3(a) PROPOSED LA FITNESS FACILITY LAYOUT MAIN LEVEL i Z 5 a w r N f LL Q K f W 5 r s U Q A a • a i n! _. C»' __ H H t F a ME Lo p C � 5 N (V > _ d a¢ \- Y O .� W � R n m a i n! _. C»' __ H H t F a ME Lo p Ok N m N (V Ci _ d a¢ i n! _. C»' __ H H t F a ME tL 4 J FIGURE 3(b) M IRSCH PROPOSED LA FITNESS FACILITY LAYOUT e IRSC BASEMENT LEVEL uirachlGraen 7ransoortatlon Consultin Inc. 6 • Based on the trip generation rates shown in Table 1, projections of the amount of new traffic expected to be generated by the proposed project were derived, and are shown in Table 2. As Indicated in this table, once completed and occupied, the project is expected to generate approximately 687 net new daily trips, including approximately 37 (13 inbound and 24 outbound) net new AM peak hour trips and 105 (55 inbound and 50 outbound) net new PM peak hour trips. Table 2 Project Trip Generation AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Size /Use Daily In Out Total In Out Total Proposed Use 42,400 sq. ft. Health Club"I 1,396 21 30 51 88 84 172 Less Existing Uses (Removed) 21,544 sq. ft. Retail 21 Net Project Traffic 709 8 6 14 33 34 6 7 687 13 24 37 55 50 105 Notes: . I'I "Health Club' includes 19,900 sq. ft. "workout" and classroom area; a 3,452 sq. ft basketball court; a 4,810 sq. ft. poolldeck area; and 1,000 sq, ft.of saleslof ice space, plus ancillary locker roomishower facildies. nl Net retail trip generation calculated based on reduction in total Phase 1 area, from 242,134 sq. ft. to 220,590 sq. ft. Does not include approximately 22,000 sq. ft. Ross basementIstorage area. See Appendix A. Based on the anticipated net project trip generation shown in Table 2, the City determined that the AM peak hour trip generation (37 net new trips) is not sufficient to warrant a detailed traffic study. However, the projected increase of approximately 105 PM peak hour trips will exceed the City's threshold for requiring a traffic impact analysis, and as a result, this study is focused on the potential for project traffic impacts during that time period only. Project Geographic Trip Distribution Next, general geographic distribution of the project trips was identified, based primarily on a review of local and regional demographic information, although existing traffic patterns and land uses in the project area were also analyzed to identify likely origin locations for the patrons of the proposed project. This information was used to estimate the overall geographic distribution of project trips throughout the local area and surrounding region. The resulting general geographic distribution of project- related trips, by direction, is shown in Table 3. • 7 ARCADIA HULA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 • Table 3 Geographic Project Trip Distribution Percentages Direction Total North 25% South 30% East 25% West 20% Totals 100% Project Traffic Assignment The assignment of project traffic to the street and highway systems was accomplished in two steps. Using the directional distribution percentages shown in Table 3, the number of trips in each direction was calculated. The second step was to assign these trips to specific routes serving the project area. This step considered many factors influencing the project traffic's access routes to and from the site, including turn restrictions at various intersections and the locations of the project's driveways. The resulting project trip distribution percentages at the i four study intersections and through the study area are shown in Figure 4. The results of the project traffic assignment process provide the necessary level of detail to conduct the traffic analysis and to identify incremental project traffic impacts at the study intersections. The net PM peak hour project trips added to the area street system and study intersections are shown in Figure 5. Project Parking and Access The existing Arcadia hub Shopping Center containing the proposed project is divided into two "phases ", with the proposed LA Fitness facility to occupy a portion of "Phase 1 ". The "Phase 2" portion of the site, containing the Pavilions supermarket and other retail and commercial uses located generally along the westerly side of the site, is not included in this parking analysis except by reference. The Phase 1 portion of the site is the focus of this study, and it provides a total of approximately 740 parking spaces, located in a large 341 -space surface parking lot on the south side of the center, a smaller approximately 217 -space surface lot along Duarte Road, and a single -level parking structure containing approximately 182 spaces located beneath the Duarte Road parking lot, accessible at the same level as the primary surface lot. • 8 ARCADIA HUBA -A FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 0 • at lKIT 0 O PROJECT SITE <13,4 Fi V IRSCH C REEN Hi c hlrrapn Transoorlation Consultina, Inc. FIGURE 4 PROJECT TRIP DISTRIBUTION PERCENTAGES . • n PROJE SITE CRVTF f NET PROJECT VOLUMES IRSCH PM PEAK HOUR Me REEN Hir Transoortation uonsuiunq, inc. L� 10 • A detailed parking demand analysis was conducted for the proposed project under separate cover, and is incorporated into this analysis by reference 2. Based on that analysis, the peak seasonal parking demand forecasts for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, including the proposed LA Fitness, are expected to be approximately 681 parking spaces, or about 92 percent of the existing 740 -space Phase 1 parking supply. Additionally, although the parking demand analysis focused on the Phase 1 area of the site, it is important to note that parking for the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is actually provided in both the Phase 1 and Phase 2 areas, and the analyses also included data for the Phase 2 parking areas of the site. The parking for the shopping center is not strictly segregated between the two phases, and it is likely that parking interactions and "spillover" between the Phase 1 and Phase 2 parking areas occurs on a regular basis. The results indicate that, like Phase 1, parking within the Phase 2 area is substantially less than the total parking supply for existing conditions, with a maximum adjusted anticipated seasonal parking demand of 296 spaces (about 72 percent of the 411 spaces available). When the peak parking demands for both Phase 1 and Phase 2 were combined, the peak parking activity for the shopping center as a whole (including the proposed LA Fitness facility) is expected to be approximately 975 spaces. This amount is still • substantially less (175 spaces) than the 1,151 spaces provided within Phases 1 plus 2. Based on these results, the existing parking supply for the site will be more than adequate to accommodate the maximum foreseeable parking demands for the shopping center. No significant Phase 1 parking lot operations or parking supply problems are anticipated. However, the parking demand analyses and forecasts do indicate that parking within localized areas of the parking facilities for Phase 1 of the shopping center currently experience, or are anticipated to experience high parking demands that approach or may exceed the parking supplies in these areas. Therefore, to provide additional available parking for patrons of the stores and businesses located adjacent to or in close proximity to these parking areas, it is recommended that the management of the shopping center voluntarily relocate all employee parking to lesser utilized spaces within the parking lot along the frontages of Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue. This measure is not a requirement as "mitigation" for any anticipated parking shortages, since the results of this analysis indicate that more than adequate on site parking exists at all times; relocating employee parking away from the more highly utilized parking subareas will simply minimize the localized on site parking congestion identified in the parking analyses. • 2 Parking Impact Analysis Report for the Proposed LA Fitness Facility in the Existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc., Revised July 2006. 11 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • It is also important to note that the existing shopping center parking supply does not meet the current City of Arcadia parking code requirements, and is deficient of the current code requirements by several hundred spaces, as noted in the parking demand analysis report. However, despite this "technical' parking shortage, the demand analysis indicated that the center is adequately parked, and the proposed development of a new LA Fitness facility in place of the existing Ross Dress for Less store at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center is not anticipated to result in parking shortages for the site as a whole. Therefore, the proposed project is not expected to result in significant parking impacts, and no parking 'overflow" is expected onto the site adjacent streets or parking areas. F 0 12 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS STUDY AREA Environmental Setting The project site is located within the existing Arcadia Hub Shopping Center, situated on the west side of Baldwin Avenue, between Duarte Road and Naomi Avenue in the western portion of the City of Arcadia. Much of the area west of the project site is unincorporated Los Angeles County. The project vicinity surrounding the site is developed predominantly with single and multi - family residential uses, although the Baldwin Avenue corridor along the east side of the site contains primarily commercial uses including retail, restaurant, fast food, and office space. Area Transportation Facilities The project area is served by both local and regional transportation facilities. The Foothill Freeway (1 -210) is located approximately one and one -half miles directly north of the project site, and provides ramp connections to the surface street network in the immediate project vicinity. In addition to the regional freeway facilities, several major and secondary arterials serve the study area, as does a well - developed local street grid. The key transportation facilities in the project vicinity are identified in the following pages. Freeways Foothill Freeway (1 -210) — The Foothill Freeway is the primary east -west transportation facility in the region, providing service between the Sylmar area some 30 miles north and west of the City of Arcadia and the Ontario Freeway (1 -15) interchange located about 25 miles to the east. The Foothill Freeway interchanges with the Pasadena Freeway (US -134) in Pasadena, becoming the eastward extension of that facility. In the project vicinity, the Foothill Freeway is generally an eight -lane facility, providing four through travel lanes in each direction, plus additional auxiliary lanes near ramp or interchange locations. Surface street ramp connections are provided to Baldwin Avenue via Foothill Boulevard and Colorado Boulevard, as well as a dirent westbound on -ramp at Baldwin Avenue. Streets and Highways Baldwin Avenue — This north -south oriented major highway facility is located along the east side of the project site. Baldwin Avenue provides access through the City of Arcadia from the Foothill Freeway southward through Temple City and El Monte, terminating at the San • Bernardino Freeway (1 -10) approximately three and one -half miles south of the project site. 13 ARCADIA HUaIL4 FITNESS HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • Through the project vicinity, Baldwin Avenue is striped to provide two through lanes in each direction plus left -turn channelization and right -turn only channelization at key intersections. On street parking is permitted along both sides of the street on various segments of Baldwin Avenue in and around the project vicinity. Duarte Road — Duarte Road is another major highway facility, running east -west through the City of Arcadia and forming the northern boundary of the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center containing the proposed project. Duarte Road connects San Gabriel Boulevard in San Marina approximately two miles west of the project site to Highland Avenue in Duarte, approximately six miles to the east. Through the study area, this roadway generally provides two travel lanes in each direction, plus left -turn channelization and on- street parking. Golden West Avenue — This north -south oriented local street is located to the west of the project site, and provides access through the southwestern portion of the City of Arcadia into Temple City to the south. This roadway is striped to provide a single travel lane in each direction plus on street parking along most of its length. Naomi Avenue — This east -west roadway is located immediately south of the project site, and • provides local access between Santa Anita Avenue to the east and Temple City Boulevard to the west. West of Temple City Boulevard, Naomi Avenue continues for several blocks, but is discontinuous at several points in this area. In the project vicinity, Naomi Avenue generally provides a single travel lane in each direction plus on street parking, although at intersections with key roadways (such as Baldwin Avenue), parking on Naomi Avenue is restricted to allow for additional left -turn and/or right -turn lanes. Although not included in this report for detailed analysis of potential project impacts due to their distances from the project site, several other important roadways also serve the project vicinity, including Huntington Drive, California Boulevard /Sunset Boulevard/Temple City Boulevard, Rosemead Boulevard, Santa Anita Avenue, and Las Tunas Drive /Live Oak Avenue. These roadways provide additional regional- oriented transportation facilities throughout the study area and beyond, and are used to access the immediate project area via the more proximate roadways described in detail above. Public Transportation There are several bus routes operating within convenient walking distance of the project site • (i.e., one - quarter to one -third mile) that can provide an alternative means of travel to employees 14 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • and patrons of the proposed LA Fitness facility. These lines are provided primarily by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and offer multiple connection opportunities to regional transit services offered by MTA and other transit providers. Together, these bus routes provide access to the project from the larger regional area, including other areas of the City of Arcadia and destinations within the surrounding cities and communities. The key bus routes serving the project site directly are described in detail below, and a map of the bus and rail transit service in the project vicinity, including those not directly serving the project site but available via transfers, is shown in Figure 6. MTA Line 264 -- This bus line provides weekday service between approximately Altadena Drive and Lake Avenue in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County north of Pasadena and Highland Avenue in the City of Duarte. Line 264 runs along Allen Avenue, New York Drive, Altadena Drive, Foothill Boulevard, Michillinda Avenue /Sunset Boulevard and Huntington Drive to Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road adjacent to the project site, and then continues along Duarte Road to its terminus at Highland Avenue. Line 264 is in service through the project area between approximately 5:30 AM and 8:00 PM on non - holiday weekdays, with peak period headways of approximately one hour in each direction. Weekend and holiday service is • available during approximately the same periods with approximately the same headway times. In addition to the project site (Arcadia Hub Shopping Center), Line 264 serves the Sierra Madre Villa Transportation Center and Gold Line Station at Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue, and the Westfield Shoppingtown at Santa Anita. MTA Line 267 — Line 267 provides weekday service between approximately Altadena Drive and Lake Avenue in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County north of Pasadena and the El Monte and Lower El Monte Bus Stations in El Monte. Line 267 runs along Altadena Drive, Lincoln Avenue, Orange Grove Boulevard, Foothill Boulevard, Los Robles Avenue, Del Mar Boulevard, Sierra Madre Villa Avenue and Rosemead Boulevard, then travels near the project site along Huntington Drive and Sunset Boulevard/Temple City Boulevard to Valley Boulevard before terminating in El Monte. Line 267 also serves the Sierra Madre Villa Transportation Center and Gold Line Station at Foothill Boulevard and Sierra Madre Villa Avenue. This line does not serve the project site directly, but provides service within approximately one -third mile to the west along Sunset Boulevard/Temple City Boulevard. Line 267 is in service through the project area between approximately 6:00 AM and 8:00 PM on non - holiday weekdays, with peak period headways of approximately 30 minutes in each direction. Weekend and holiday service • is available from approximately 6:30 AM to 7:30 PM, with approximately one -hour headways. 15 ARCADIA HUB/LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 0 FIGURE 6 m ro IR SCH REEN ui —. (--n TrnncnMtATInO Cnnsultina. Inc. PROJECT AREA TRANSIT SERVICE 16 • MTA Line 268 — This bus line provides weekday service between the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) in Pasadena and the El Monte and Lower El Monte Bus Stations in El Monte. Line 268 runs along Oak Grove Drive, Lincoln Avenue, Washington Boulevard, Altadena Drive, Orange Grove Boulevard, Sierra Madre Boulevard, and Foothill Boulevard, then travels past the project site along Baldwin Avenue to Lower Azusa Road and Tyler Avenue before reaching its terminus at the El Monte bus stations. Along its route, Line 268 serves St. Luke's Hospital, the Hastings Ranch Shopping Center, the Westfield Shoppingtown at Santa Anita, and the El Monte MetroLink Station. Line 268 is in service through the project area between approximately 6:00 AM and 8:30 PM on non - holiday weekdays, with peak period headways of approximately 30 minutes in each direction. Weekend and holiday service is available during approximately 7:30 AM and 7:30 PM, with approximately one -hour headways. MTA Line 79 — Line 79 provides limited stop express weekday service between approximately St. Joseph's Street and 2 nd Avenue in Arcadia along Huntington Drive through Temple City, San Gabriel, San Marino, South Pasadena and Lincoln Heights to downtown Los Angeles. This line does not serve the project site directly, but provides service within approximately one -third mile • to the north along Huntington Drive at Baldwin Avenue. Line 79 is in service through the project area between approximately 6:30 AM and 12:00 midnight on non - holiday weekdays, with peak period headways of approximately 30 minutes in each direction. Weekend and holiday service is available during approximately 7:00 AM and 12:00 midnight PM, with approximately 35 to 45- minute headways. Foothill Transit Line 184 — Foothill Transit Line 184 provides limited stop express weekday service between the project site and Highland Avenue and Duarte Boulevard in Duarte. This line runs along Rosemead Boulevard, Duarte Road, Sunset Boulevard, and Huntington Drive in the project area, continuing eastward along Huntington Drive to Santa Anita Avenue, Colorado Boulevard, and Mountain Avenue before returning to Huntington Drive to make a loop on Highland Avenue, Duarte Road, and Buena Vista Street. This line does not serve the project site directly, but provides service within approximately one -third mile to the west along Sunset Boulevard/Temple City Boulevard. Line 184 is in service through the project area between approximately 5:15 AM and 6:30 PM on non - holiday weekdays, with peak period headways of approximately one hour in each direction. No weekend or holiday service is available. u 17 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 • ANALYSIS OF AREA TRAFFIC CONDITIONS Existing (Year 2006) Traffic Volumes Traffic volume count data for the study intersections were obtained from recent counts performed for this study for Hirsch /Green in early April 2006. The "existing" (year 2006) PM peak hour traffic volumes at the four study intersections are shown in Figure 7. Analysis of Existing (Year 2006) Traffic Conditions Detailed traffic analyses of existing conditions were performed at the following four intersections: 1. Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road 2. Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue 3. Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road 4. Golden West Avenue and Naomi Avenue Three of the study intersections are currently signalized; the intersection of Golden West • Avenue and Naomi Avenue is four -way STOP sign controlled. This study uses the Critical Movement Analysis methodology for the analysis and evaluation of traffic operations at signalized intersections, as detailed in Circular Number 212 published by the Transportation Research Board.' This methodology describes the operating characteristics of an intersection in terms of the "Level of Service ", based on intersection traffic volume and other variables such as number and type of signal phasing, lane geometries, and other factors which determine both the quantity of traffic that can move through an intersection ( "Capacity ") and the quality of that traffic flow ( "Level of Service "). • "Capacity" represents the maximum total hourly volume of vehicles in the critical lanes which has a reasonable expectation of passing through an intersection under prevailing roadway and traffic conditions. Critical lanes are defined generally as those intersection movement or groups of movements which exhibit the highest "per lane" volumes, thus defining the maximum amount of vehicles attempting to negotiate through the intersection during a specific time period. The capacity of an intersection also varies based on the number of signal phases for the location; more signal phases generally result in more 'lost" or "start up" time, as vehicles exhibit slight 3 Interim Materials on Highway Ca ag city Circular Number 212, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 1980. 18 ARCADIA HUS&A FITNESS JULY 2008 HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. LL Z N F J i a a a a 0 • 1^ FIGURE 7 M G REEN EXISTING (2006) TRAFFIC VOLUMES IRSCH PM PEAK HOUR Wi —, ,Green Trnnsnnnatmn unnsW[in Inc. 19 i' 4 4 3y j k S I ; � N lhi 130 m m A 597 � 11 C. 46 � 667 ' m n y� 4 r 39' 794 f,nry f ,` �Y 1 PROJECT r 95 SITE - .:'.' o 546., 37 506' J.i t:z 575 ! J.. t R 2? ' �r7 �G 4 {al 1^ FIGURE 7 M G REEN EXISTING (2006) TRAFFIC VOLUMES IRSCH PM PEAK HOUR Wi —, ,Green Trnnsnnnatmn unnsW[in Inc. 19 • driver reaction delays when signal indications change from 'red" to "green ". Additional signal phases introduce more signal indication changes, creating more opportunities for lost time during the signal cycle, and reducing the efficiency and thus the capacity of an intersection. The intersection capacities for various levels of service, based on the number of traffic signal phases, are shown in Table 4. For intersection evaluation and planning purposes, the capacity of an intersection equates to the value of Level of Service (LOS) E, which represents the highest level of traffic through urban area intersections that can be adequately accommodated without a breakdown in operation resulting in stop- and -go conditions. ' For planning applications only. Not appropriate for operations /design applications The "Critical Movement" indices at an intersection are determined by first identifying the sum of all critical movement volumes at that intersection. This value is then divided by the appropriate capacity value for the type of signal control at the study intersection to arrive at the "CMA value" for the intersection, which is roughly equivalent to the volume -to- capacity ratio for the location. "Level of Service" describes the quality of traffic flow through the intersection. LOS A through LOS C provide good traffic flow characteristics, with little or no congestion or vehicle delay. LOS D typically is the level for which a metropolitan area street system is designed, and represents the highest level of smooth traffic flow. LOS E represents volumes at or near the capacity of the intersection and can result in stoppages of momentary duration and unstable traffic flow at the upper reaches of this condition. LOS F occurs when a facility is overloaded 20 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 Table 4 Critical Movement Analysis Volume Ranges per Level of Service Maximum Sum of Critical Volumes (VPH) vs. Number of Signal Phases Level'of Two Three Four or More Service Phas Phases Phases A 900 855 825 • B 1,050 1,000 965 C 1,200 1,140 1,100 D 1,350 1,275 1,225 E 1,500 1,425 1,375 F --- - - - - -- -Not Applicable---- - - - - -- ' For planning applications only. Not appropriate for operations /design applications The "Critical Movement" indices at an intersection are determined by first identifying the sum of all critical movement volumes at that intersection. This value is then divided by the appropriate capacity value for the type of signal control at the study intersection to arrive at the "CMA value" for the intersection, which is roughly equivalent to the volume -to- capacity ratio for the location. "Level of Service" describes the quality of traffic flow through the intersection. LOS A through LOS C provide good traffic flow characteristics, with little or no congestion or vehicle delay. LOS D typically is the level for which a metropolitan area street system is designed, and represents the highest level of smooth traffic flow. LOS E represents volumes at or near the capacity of the intersection and can result in stoppages of momentary duration and unstable traffic flow at the upper reaches of this condition. LOS F occurs when a facility is overloaded 20 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 and is characterized by stop - and -go traffic with stoppages of long duration. The LOS definitions do not represent a single intersection operation condition, but rather correspond to a range of CMA values, as shown in Table 5. Table 5 Level of Service as a Function of CMA Value Level of CMA Value Service Intersection Operation /Traffic Flow Characteristics < 0.600 A No congestion; all vehicles clear in a single cycle. > 0.600 < 0.700 B Minimal congestion; all vehicles still clear in a single cycle. > 0.700 < 0.800 C No major congestion; most vehicles clear in a single cycle. > 0.800 < 0.900 D Generally uncongested, but vehicles may wait through more than one cycle; no short duration queues form on critical >0.900 < 1.000 E Increased congestion on critical approaches; long duration queues form at higher end of range. > 1.000 F Over capacity; forced flow with long periods of congestion; substantial queues form. By applying the analysis procedures described above to the study intersections, the CMA value and the corresponding LOS for existing traffic conditions were calculated. Although designed for use with signalized intersections, the CMA methodology can also be useful in the analysis of unsignalized locations, and for purposes of this analysis, a modified CMA analysis assuming reduced capacity to adjust for STOP sign control was used to examine the unsignalized (four - way STOP sign controlled) intersection of Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road. • The existing (2006) PM peak hour intersection conditions are shown in Table 6. As indicated in this table, all of the study intersections are currently operating at acceptable levels of service for urban conditions, with levels of service ranging from LOS A at Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road, to LOS C at Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road. Typically, in urbanized settings, intersection operations of up to LOS D are considered appropriate and acceptable. The signalized intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue, and the four -way STOP sign controlled intersection of Golden West Avenue and Naomi Avenue both operate at LOS B. No significant traffic congestion conditions or delays were apparent during the intersection count periods, and the CMA analyses confirm that all of the study intersections are currently capable of accommodating the existing traffic volumes in the area. 21 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS JULY 2006 HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. • Table 6 Critical Movement Analysis Summary Existing (2006) PM Peak Hour Conditions Int. No. Intersection CMA LOS 1 Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road 0.776 C 2 Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue 0.671 B 3 Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road 0.576 A 4 Golden West Avenue and Naomi Avenue 0.679 B Future (Year 2007) Traffic Conditions Future (year 2007) traffic volumes in the project vicinity, and indeed throughout the region, are anticipated to increase as a result of a number of factors, although two factors contribute most significantly to area traffic growth. The first of these factors is simply ambient increases in the number of vehicles on the roadway system. Ambient traffic growth can occur for a number of reasons; increasing population (not tied to development), additional vehicles for existing households (as children become driving age, or new multi - vehicle status for current single - vehicle families), economic factors such as new jobs creating new worker trips, and other factors. The second factor is new traffic resulting from on going and continued development. A number of other projects are currently either under construction or planned for development in the project vicinity which will likely contribute to future traffic volumes in the study area. Therefore, since the project is not expected to be built and occupied immediately, its traffic, and consequently, the impacts of that traffic, will occur on a roadway system that is accommodating more traffic than indicated in the discussion of "Existing (2006)" conditions. For this reason, the analysis of future traffic conditions has been expanded to include potential traffic volume increases expected from both ambient growth and from traffic generated by projects that have not yet been developed. These "Future (2007) Without Project' volumes represent the forecast traffic conditions in the study area at the time the project is expected to be completed, but prior to its occupancy, and form the "baseline" conditions against which the projects incremental traffic additions (calculated earlier) are assessed. • 22 ARCADIA HU82A FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • Without Project Traffic Forecasts Briefly, the methodology for estimating future traffic volumes was as follows: First, as described in a preceding section of this report, the current (year 2006) traffic volumes were determined by traffic counts. These existing volumes were then used to estimate future conditions (year 2007) through the application of an "ambient traffic growth factor ". This growth factor, compounded annually, was applied to all of the turning movement volumes at the study intersections to form the 'baseline" traffic volume conditions for the future study year 2007. Although the annual growth factor is expected to fully represent all potential area traffic increases, for the purposes of conservative analysis, traffic generated from nearby `related projects" was also added to these future baseline traffic volumes, to form the basis for the "Without Project' conditions. Ambient Traffic Growth Based on analyses of the trends in traffic growth in the study area over the last several years, as documented in the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP), it is estimated that an annual traffic growth factor of approximately 1.0 percent is reasonable. This growth factor is used to account for increases in traffic resulting from general ambient traffic growth in the study vicinity due to ongoing growth, or potential development projects not yet proposed or outside of the study area. This growth factor, compounded annually, was applied to the 2006 traffic volumes to develop an estimate of the future year 2007 baseline volumes. Related Projects In addition to the 1.0 percent annual traffic growth rate used for this study, a listing of specific projects located within the study area was obtained from the City of Arcadia Planning Department. As noted previously, the 1.0 percent annual ambient traffic growth factor is expected to accurately represent all area traffic growth within the study period, and as such, the inclusion of additional traffic due to specific projects in the study area in addition to the assumed ambient background traffic growth may tend to overstate cumulative conditions. However, to ensure that all potential traffic issues are identified, traffic generation resulting from the related projects identified by the City of Arcadia were included in their entirety in addition to the 1.0 annual ambient traffic growth factor. A review of the City related projects list indicated that a total of five individual projects near the study site might produce additional traffic at study intersections. Potential traffic from these • prospective area developments was added to the 1.0 percent annual ambient traffic growth to 23 ARCADIA HUBAA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • produce the estimates of the future 2007 study year traffic volumes. The locations of the five identified related projects assumed in this analysis are shown in Figure 8, and each project is individually listed and described in Table 7. Estimates of the traffic expected to be generated by these related projects were determined by applying the appropriate trip generation rates and equations from the same ITE Trip Generation publication used to estimate project traffic, or were obtained from City of Arcadia Planning Department project records, and are also summarized in Table 7. The related project trip generation rates and'equations used in the calculations contained in Table 7 (where City of Arcadia sources were not available) are contained in the appendix. The related projects' traffic volumes shown in Table 7 were then distributed through the study area and assigned to the area roadway and freeway network using assumptions and methodologies similar to those used to assign the trips generated by the proposed project. The results of the related projects' trip assignments are shown in Figure 9 for the PM peak hour. The "Future (2007) Without Project" condition traffic volumes for the analysis were developed by combining the assumed ambient traffic growth in the area with new traffic generated by the • potential cumulative development in the vicinity of the project site. The resulting PM peak hour traffic estimates for the "Future (2007) Without Project" conditions are shown in Figure 10. These traffic estimates form the "benchmark" values for determining project traffic impacts on the street system. The net traffic volumes generated by the proposed project (calculated earlier in this report) were then combined with these benchmark volumes to produce the "Future (2007) With Project" traffic volume estimates, shown Figure 11. The analysis results of the "With Project' condition were then compared to the analysis results of the "Without Project" condition to determine the incremental traffic impacts directly attributable to the proposed development. Highway System Improvements No significant highway improvements within the study area were identified, and as such, the analysis of "Future (2007)" conditions assumed that the future roadway network geometries and capacities would remain unchanged from the current conditions. It should be noted that some or all of the related projects :identified for this analysis may be required to implement localized roadway improvements to mitigate specific impacts from those projects, although no such • mitigation" improvements are included in this analysis. 24 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING. INC. JULY 2006 Table 7 Related Projects Descriptions and Trip Generation Estimates Map PNI Peak Hour No. Size /Use AddresslLocation Daily In Out Total 1 Westfield Shoppingtown Expansion 400 S. Baldwin Avenue 4,250 186 201 387 2 Kohl'ss's MichillindaAvenue/ 3,476 157 144 301 Rosemead Boulevard 3 Santa Anita Specific Plan [7i Santa Anita Park 804,250 sq. ft. RetaillCommercial 26,329 1,189 1,289 2,478 25,000 sq. ft. Office 459 18 89 107 26,788 1,207 1,378 2,585 4 78 -unit Senior Housing i' 161 Colorado Place 290 39 21 60 5 76 -unit Senior Housing [2) 650 W. Huntington Drive 264 5 3 8 Notes. [1] Trip generation values provided by City of Arcadia Planning Department. [2] Trip generation per ITE 7th Edition. LJ 1] ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 a i� 's ry HUB CENTE rPROJECT SITE j 17 2,- J t FIGURE 9 RELATED PROJECTS VOLUMES AM PEAK HOUR 27 N N W 2 F LL 5 D U 6 `J FUTURE (2007) TRAFFIC VOLUMES IRSCH WITHOUT PROJECT C REEN PM PEAK HOUR Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. 28 L 41 680 , m m r �a .-5 65'i. PROJECT 37 - SITE J, '1 i 114 rYrn a rrs 149. 140 yy �mN m FUTURE (2007) TRAFFIC VOLUMES IRSCH WITHOUT PROJECT C REEN PM PEAK HOUR Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. 28 `93 PROJECT SITE J, '1 i �14g1z► 149. 140 yy �mN m 108 . 73 � 5 ^i - L'S .r F v,. `a x 1 KI a , c FIGURE 10 FUTURE (2007) TRAFFIC VOLUMES IRSCH WITHOUT PROJECT C REEN PM PEAK HOUR Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. 28 LL 5 m 4 10 F L- FIGURE 11 FUTURE (2007) TRAFFIC VOLUMES IRSCH WITH PROJECT G r REEK v PM PEAK HOUR wir—hirraam Trnnsnnnntinn "onsunina. llne 11 463 IL- 49 20A 686 774 cz 5, PROJECT 93 SITE 7s 9A OWN 142 22 16 < 6 C0 vf4 i Y. 4 10 F L- FIGURE 11 FUTURE (2007) TRAFFIC VOLUMES IRSCH WITH PROJECT G r REEK v PM PEAK HOUR wir—hirraam Trnnsnnnntinn "onsunina. llne 11 0 Analysis of Future (Year 2007) Traffic Conditions Using the same CMA procedures used to analyze the existing traffic conditions, the analysis of the "Future (2007) Without Project" traffic volumes shown in Figure 10, and the "Future (2007) With Project" traffic volumes shown in Figure 11 was conducted. These analyses identified the future levels of service at the study intersections for both the without project and with project scenarios, as well as the potential incremental project traffic impacts at each location. The results of these analyses are summarized in Table 8. As indicated in this table, ambient traffic growth and traffic increases from other development in and around the study area will result in worsening traffic conditions at all of the study intersections by the year 2007. The operations at the signalized intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road are anticipated to continue to deteriorate in the future, with PM peak hour conditions worsening to LOS D levels, and conditions at Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue becoming LOS C. However, the intersection of Golden West Avenue and Duarte Avenue and the STOP sign controlled intersection of Golden West Avenue and Naomi Avenue are forecast to continue to operate at their existing LOS A and LOS B, respectively, in the future. This deterioration in level of service will occur as a result of on going and /or proposed development within and near the study area, and is expected to occur whether or not the proposed project is built. However, these intersection conditions are still within acceptable parameters for urban locations, and the key transportation corridors near the project site will, in general, operate adequately during the PM peak hour in the future. Traffic generated by the proposed project will also have an effect on the operations of the study intersections. Project traffic will generally result in nominal incremental increases in the CMA values at all of the study intersections. However, although the total net project trip generation for the proposed LA Fitness facility conversion will exceed the City's threshold for detailed traffic impact analyses, as shown earlier in Table 2, these net new trips are almost evenly divided into "inbound" and "outbound" trips, lessening the impacts on any individual intersection approach. Additionally, the ,project site is easily accessible from all four directions, further reducing potential trip additions to any individual intersection. Therefore, the additional (net new) project traffic volumes at each of the study intersections are expected to be relatively light, and as shown in Table 8, the addition of project - related trips is not expected to result in changes to the forecast future intersection levels of service at three of the study intersections, and only slightly . reduce the operations at Golden West Avenue and Naomi Avenue from LOS B to LOS C. 30 ARCADIA HUGILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 Impact Significance Criteria The City of Arcadia uses the Los Angeles CMP definition for a significant traffic impact attributable to a project. As identified in Appendix D of the 2004 CMP, (Guidelines for CMP Transportation Impact Analysis), "[for] purposes of the CMP, a significant impact occurs when • the proposed project increases traffic demand on a CMP facility by 2% of capacity (V /C > 0.02), causing LOS F (V /C > 1.00); if the facility is already at LOS F, a significant impact occurs when the proposed project increases traffic demand on a CMP facility by 2% of capacity (V /C > 0.02)." No significant impacts are deemed to occur at LOS A through E, as these operating conditions exhibit sufficient surplus capacities to accommodate traffic increases with little effect on traffic delays, or are within accepted operating levels for urban intersections. Using the impact evaluation criteria shown in the preceding table, the project's incremental traffic impacts summarized in Table 8 are not considered to be "significant ". Therefore, no off site project traffic mitigation measures or roadway improvements are necessary or warranted. Project Impacts on Regional Transportation System To address the increasing public concern that traffic congestion was impacting the quality of life and economic vitality of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) was enacted to provide the analytical basis for transportation decisions through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process. A countywide approach has been 2004 Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, 2004. 31 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS H/RSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 Table 8 Critical Movement Analysis Summary Future (2007) PM Peak Hour Without and With Project Conditions Without Int. Project With Project No. Intersection C MA LOS s CMA LOS Imp act _ 1 Baldwin Avenue and Duarte Road 0.853 D 0.861 D 0.008 2 Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue 0.737 C 0.756 C 0.019 3 Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road 0.588 A 0.596 A 0.008 4 Golden West Avenue and Naomi Avenue 0.691 B 0.709 C 0.018 indicates significant impact per City of Arcadia /Los Angeles County CMP criteria. Impact Significance Criteria The City of Arcadia uses the Los Angeles CMP definition for a significant traffic impact attributable to a project. As identified in Appendix D of the 2004 CMP, (Guidelines for CMP Transportation Impact Analysis), "[for] purposes of the CMP, a significant impact occurs when • the proposed project increases traffic demand on a CMP facility by 2% of capacity (V /C > 0.02), causing LOS F (V /C > 1.00); if the facility is already at LOS F, a significant impact occurs when the proposed project increases traffic demand on a CMP facility by 2% of capacity (V /C > 0.02)." No significant impacts are deemed to occur at LOS A through E, as these operating conditions exhibit sufficient surplus capacities to accommodate traffic increases with little effect on traffic delays, or are within accepted operating levels for urban intersections. Using the impact evaluation criteria shown in the preceding table, the project's incremental traffic impacts summarized in Table 8 are not considered to be "significant ". Therefore, no off site project traffic mitigation measures or roadway improvements are necessary or warranted. Project Impacts on Regional Transportation System To address the increasing public concern that traffic congestion was impacting the quality of life and economic vitality of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Program (CMP) was enacted to provide the analytical basis for transportation decisions through the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) process. A countywide approach has been 2004 Congestion Management Program for Los Angeles County, Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Los Angeles, 2004. 31 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS H/RSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 • established by the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, the local CMP agency, to implement the statutory requirements of the CMP. The countywide approach includes designating a highway network that includes all state highways and principal arterials within the County and monitoring the network's Level of Service standards. The CMP project traffic impact analysis (TIA) guidelines require analyses of all CMP monitoring intersections where the project could add a total of 50 or more trips during either peak hour. Additionally, all freeway segments where a project could add 150 or more trips in either direction during the peak hours must be analyzed. CMP Monitoring Intersection Impacts The current CMP (2004) identifies four arterial monitoring intersections within an approximately three -mile radius of the project site. All of these CMP monitoring intersection locations are outside the immediate study area, and are expected to be beyond the range of identifiable project traffic impacts. The CMP intersections are located within unincorporated Los Angeles County, the City of Pasadena, and the City of Rosemead, as listed below. • o Rosemead Boulevard and Huntington Drive (Los Angeles County) o Rosemead Boulevard and San Gabriel Boulevard (Los Angeles County) o Rosemead Boulevard and Foothill Boulevard (Pasadena) o Rosemead Boulevard and Valley Boulevard (Rosemead) The CMP requires that detailed analyses be conducted for any of these locations where the proposed project is anticipated to add 50 or more total trips during either the AM or PM peak hours. A review of the net project traffic additions to the study vicinity, as identified earlier in Table 2 and shown graphically in previous Figure 5, indicates that net new project traffic at the site adjacent intersections are expected to be substantially below these thresholds, with the exception of the intersection of Baldwin Avenue and Naomi Avenue, which will exhibit a project - related trip increase of approximately 52 trips. However, project traffic will disperse through the area roadway network outside the study area, and total project volume additions to any intersection (including any of the CMP locations identified above) would not be expected to exceed approximately 27 total vehicles per hour (locations south of Naomi Avenue on Baldwin Avenue). Therefore, the project will not (and cannot) meet the CMP "50 -trip addition" criteria requiring more detailed analyses at any of the nearby CMP arterial monitoring intersections, and as such, no additional analysis was conducted. C� 32 ARCADIA HUBA-A FITNESS H/RSCHAGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 CMP Freeway Segment Impacts An examination was also made of the potential for project - related freeway impacts within the project study area. As identified previously in Table 2, the project will generate substantially fewer than 150 directional vehicles per hour only during both the AM and PM peak hours, with a maximum of 55 outbound and 50 inbound directional trips during the PM peak hour. As a result, even if all of this traffic were assigned to the area freeways, the project incremental trip additions will be well below the 150 -trip thresholds, with actual directional project traffic additions to any freeway segment expected to be fewer than 10 trips. This nominal amount of additional freeway traffic will not produce any measurable effects on any of the regional transportation facilities, and no further analysis is warranted. • 11 33 ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY2006 • MITIGATION MEASURES As indicated in this project traffic analysis, the proposed conversion of the existing Ross Dress for Less store at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center to a new LA Fitness health club facility is not expected to result in significant traffic impacts at any of the nearby study intersections, nor will it create significant impacts to CMP arterial roadways, intersections, or freeway segments in the vicinity. As a result, no offsite traffic mitigation measures are warranted. • • 34 ARCADIA HUa/LA FITNESS HIRSCH/GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 • Table A -1 Trip Generation Calcualtions Net Trip Reductions for Removal of Existing Ross Dress for Less Trip Generation Rates /Equations Existing Use Removed Shopping Center (Retail) (per 1,000 square feet) Daily: Ln(T) = 0.65 Ln(A) + 5.83 AM Peak Hour: Ln(T) = 0.60 Ln(A) + 2.29; I/B = 61 %, 0/13 = 39% PM Peak Hour: Ln(T) = 0.66 Ln(A) + 3.40; I/B = 48 %, 0/B = 52% Where: A = Building Area in 1,000 sq. ft. IB = Inbound Trip Percent Ln = Natural Logarithm (mathematical function) 01B = Outbound Trip Percent Trip Generation Estimates AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour Size /Use Daily In Out Total In Out Total Existing Arcadia Hub Phase 1 Uses 242,134 sq. ft. Retail 12,066 162 104 266 539 583 1,122 • Future Arcadia Hub Phase 1 Uses - With Removal of 21,544 sq. ft. Ross Dress for Less 220,590 sq. ft. Retail 11,35 154 98 252 506 549 1,055 Net New Arcadia Hub Site Trips 709 8 6 14 33 34 67 Note: "Existing" Phase 1 square footage does not include approximately 22,000 square feet of Ross store basement and storage area. • ARCADIA HUBILA FITNESS JULY 2006 A -1 HIRSCH,GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. • Table B -1 Related Projects Trip Generation Rates and Equations ITE 7th Edition Data General Office - per 1,000 gross square feet of floor area (ITE Land Use 710) Daily Trips: Ln(T) = 0.771-n(A) + 3.65 AM Peak Hour. Ln(T) = 0.801-n(A) + 1.55; 1/8 = 88 %, O/B = 12% PM Peak Hour: T = 1.12 (A) + 78.81; I/B = 17 %, O/B = 83% Shopping Center - per 1,000 gross square feet of floor area (ITE Land Use 820) Daily Trips: Ln(T) = 0.651-n(A) + 5.83 AM Peak Hour: Ln(T) = 0.60Ln(A) + 2.29; 1/B = 61 %, O/B = 39% PM Peak Hour: Ln(T) = 0.661-n(A) + 3.40; I/B = 48 %, O/B = 52% Senior Adult housing - Attached - per dwelling unit (ITE Land Use 252) Daily Trips: T = 3.48 (U) AM Peak Hour: T = 0.08 (U); I/B = 45 %, O/B = 55% PM Peak Hour: T = 0.11 (U); I/B = 61 %, O/B = 39% Where: T = Trip Ends 1113 = Inbound Trip Percentage A = Building Area in 1,000 sq. O/B = Outbound Trip Percentage U = Dwelling Units Ln = Natural Logarithm (mathematical function) • \J B -1 ARCADIA HULA FITNESS H/RSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. JULY 2006 6 LL 0 S LL • • 41� FIGURE C-1 STUDY INTERSECTION GEOMETRIC CONFIGURATIONS AND CONTROLS C-1 Al: fb"A ( SITE FIGURE C-1 STUDY INTERSECTION GEOMETRIC CONFIGURATIONS AND CONTROLS C-1 INTERSECTION TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT SUMMARY • CLIENT: 1 23 HIRSCH /GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER /LA FITNESS PROJECT DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006 PERIOD: 04:00 PM TO 06:00 PM INTERSECTION NIS BALDWIN AVENUE 415 -430 E/W DUARTE ROAD FILE NUMBER: 1 -PM 400 -415 15 MINUTE 1 23 39 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 415 -430 37 TOTALS SBRT SBTH SBLT WBRT WBTH WBLT NBRT NBTH NBLT EBRT EBTH EBLT 26 400 -415 36 158 41 39 103 40 34 158 22 18 154 54 415 -430 37 186 45 37 103 31 33 191 23 27 175 50 430 -445 26 187 41 20 109 24 37 151 20 15 173 37 445 -500 20 205 44 36 108 39 22 196 30 18 163 53 500 -515 30 254 50 38 117 37 39 196 20 12 156 54 515 -530 18 171 44 25 93 23 23 162 14 17 161 46 530 -545 18 239 60 31 130 33 39 188 25 17 187 44 545 -600 21 180 43 40 127 34 28 150 14 20 178 49 1 HOUR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOTALS SBRT SBTH SBLT WBRT WBTH WBLT NBRT I NBTH I NBLT EBRT I EBTH I EBLT ITOTAL 400 -500 119 736 171 132 423 134 126 696 95 78 665 194 3,569 -515 113 832 180 131 437 131 131 734 93 72 667 194 3,715 • 415 430 -530 94 817 179 119 427 123 121 705 84 62 653 190 3,574 445 -545 86 869 198 130 448 132 123 742 89 64 667 197 3,745 500 -600 87 844 197 134 467 127 129 696 73 66 682 193 3,695 P.M. PEAK HOUR 86 869 198 0445 -0545 I L 197 1 L_ 130 667 4 448 DUARTE ROAD 64 132 � 1 r 89 742 123 BALDWIN AVENUE • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 INTERSECTION TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT SUMMARY • CLIENT: 1 2 HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTERILA FITNESS PROJECT DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006 PERIOD: 04:00 PM TO 06:00 PM INTERSECTION NIS BALDWIN AVENUE 12 ENV NAOMIAVENUE FILE NUMBER: 2 -PM 400 -415 15 MINUTE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 415 -430 28 TOTALS SBRT SBTH SBLT WBRT WBTH VV3LT NBRT NBTH I NBLT I EBRT I EBTH EBLT 31 400 -415 17 151 9 9 28 18 18 190 44 45 41 26 415 -430 28 193 13 14 26 11 10 159 39 39 24 23 430 -445 31 194 11 10 28 17 6 202 32 36 24 24 445 -500 30 198 12 15 31 25 9 240 40 42 42 27 500 -515 31 222 11 16 33 25 7 - 171 48 38 35 21 515 -530 23 203 10 10 31 22 5 186 47 45 31 17 .530 -545 21 221 8 13 21 19 6 191 46 50 29 14 545 -600 22 196 11 17 28 18 5 183 37 42 23 19 1 HOUR 1 1 2 1 3 4 1 5 6 1 7 1 8 9 1 10 11 12 TOTALS SBRT SETH SBLT WBRT I WBTH I WBLTJ NBRT I NBTH NBLT I EBRT EBTH EBLT TOTALS 400 -500 106 736 45 48 113 71 43 791 155 162 131 100 2,501 415 -515 120 807 47 55 118 78 32 772 159 155 125 95 2,563 430 -530 115 817 44 51 123 89 27 799 167 161 132 89 2,614 445 -545 105 844 41 54 116 91 27 788 181 175 137 79 2,638 500 -600 97 842 40 56 113 84 23 731 178 175 118 71 2,528 P.M. PEAK HOUR 0445 -0545 NAOMIAVENUE • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 105 844 79 _1 137 C 175 1 I 181 788 41 L L- 54 116 91 r 27 BALDWIN AVENUE INTERSECTION TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT SUMMARY 15 MINUTE 1 LIENT: HIRSCHIGREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTERILA FITNESS PROJECT DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006 PERIOD: 04:00 PM TO 06:00 PM INTERSECTION NIS GOLDEN WEST AVENUE 1 12 ENV DUARTE ROAD FILE NUMBER: 3 -PM 400 -415 15 MINUTE 1 1 1 1 3 1 1 5 1 6 1 7 1 8 1 9 1 10 1 11 1 12 415 -430 10 TOTALS 1 SBRT I SBTH I SBLT I WBRT I WBTH I WBLT I NBRT I NBTH I NBLT I EBRT I EBTH I EBLT 10 400 -415 6 35 3 18 108 7 11 23 17 21 184 _ 2 415 -430 10 29 6 15 104 10 9 16 19 24 192 5 430 -445 10 26 8 17 113 17 12 21 17 20 165 4 445 -500 16 35 12 12 146 11 9 33 25 25 170 5 500 -515 19 38 9 9 111 6 11 35 17 19 181 5 515 -530 16 32 10 10 - 128 10 11 29 24 27 213 10 530 -545 17 49 13 15 116 9 12 41 27 23 195 11 545 -600 14 33 15 14 121 '6 8 28 26 27 180 12 1 HOUR 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 7 8 9 10 11 12 TOTALS SBRT SBTH SBLT WBRT WBTH WBLT I NBRT NBTH NBLT EBRT EBTH EBLT TOTAL: 400 -500 42 125 29 62 471 45 41 93 78 90 711 16 1,803 415-515 55 128 35 53 474 44 41 105 78 88 708 19 1,828 430 -530 61 131 39 48 498 44 43 118 83 91 729 24 1,909 445 -545 68 154 44 46 501 36 43 138 93 94 759 31 2,007 500 -600 66 152 47 48 476 31 42 133 94 96 769 38 1,992 P.M. PEAK HOUR 68 154 44 0445 -0545 I L 31 1 L- 46 759 � 501 DUARTE ROAD - 94 36 � T r 93 138 43 GOLDEN WEST AVENUE • THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 INTERSECTION TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT SUMMARY 15 MINUTE 1 CLIENT: HIRSCH /GREEN TRANSPORTATION CONSULTING, INC. PROJECT: ARCADIA HUB SHOPPING CENTER/LA FITNESS PROJECT DATE: WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2006 PERIOD: 04:00 PM TO 06:00 PM INTERSECTION N/S GOLDEN WEST AVENUE 12 E/W NAOMIAVENUE FILE NUMBER: 4 -PM 400 -415 15 MINUTE 1 2 3 4 5 8 1 7 1 8 9 10 11 12 415 -430 5 TOTALS I SBRT I SBTH I SBLT WBRT WBTH WRIT I NBRT I NB NBLT EBRT EBTH EBLT 6 400 -415 2 43 21 25 36 30 23 25 0 3 23 4 415 -430 5 32 18 16 25 23 23 33 1 3 22 4 430 -445 6 42 14 18 31 26 30 31 2 3 18 4 445 -500 4 43 23 17 36 37 20 28 4 3 16 2 500 -515 2 30 21 10 30 27 12 26 2 0 13 5 515 -530 3 40 24 17 32 20 17 35 1 1 19 7 530 -545 3 51 22 24 45 35 22 59 1 2 19 6 545 -600 2 43 23 22 39 24 22 44 1 2 21 4 1 HOUR 1 1 2 3 1 4 1 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 12 TOTALS SBRT SBTH SBLT WBRT WBTH WBLT NBRT NBTH NBLT EBRT EBTH I EBLT ITOTALS 400.500 17 160 76 76 128 116 96 117 7 12 79 14 898 415 -515 17 147 76 61 122 113 85 118 9 9 59 15 841 430 -530 15 155 82 62 129 110 79 120 9 7 66 18 852 445 -545 12 164 90 68 143 119 71 148 8 6 67 20 916 500 1 600 10 164 90 73. 146 106 73 164 5 5 72 22 930 P.M. PEAK HOUR 10 164 90 0500 -0600 L 22 1 L_ 73 72 4 _ 146 NAOMIAVENUE 5 106 � 1 r 5 164 73 THE TRAFFIC SOLUTION 329 DIAMOND STREET ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA 91006 626.446.7978 GOLDEN WEST AVENUE Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. • Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet Intersection Number 1 Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Name North /South: Baldwin Avenue East/West: Duarte Road Analysis Scenario Existing (2006) Intersection Control Signalized Analysis Period PM Peak Hour Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direct Lane Type Lanes Volumes on Red Volumes Moves Left 1 89 89 Left/Through 0 0 Northbound Through 2 742 371 371 Through /Right 0w'ti 0 Right 1 123 60 63 Total Lanes 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Left 1 198 198 198 LeftlThrough 0 , R5 0 Southbound Through 2 869 435 Through /Right 0 r< �+, *,��� 0 Right 1 86 86 0 Total Lanes 4 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 569 Left 1 197 197 Left/Through 0 Y e7 0 Eastbound Through 1 667 366 366 Through/Right 1 366 Right 0 64 0 0 Total Lanes 3 ------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 1 132 132 132 Left/Through 0 0 Westbound Through 1 448 289 Through /Right 1 289 Right 0 130 0 0 Total Lanes 3 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 4 98 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 1,067 Number of Clearance Intervals 4 Assumed Capacity 1,3 75 Base CMA 0.776 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.776 Level of Service (LOS) C • Intersection Number Intersection Name Analysis Scenario Analysis Period Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet 2 North /South: Baldwin Avenue East/West: Naomi Avenue Existing (2006) PM Peak Hour Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Control Signalized Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Type Lanes Volumes on Red Volumes Moves Left 1 181 181 181 Left/Through 0 i'_ _ ? 0 Northbound Through 1 788 408 Through /Right 1 ; t., �,> I 408 Right 0 27 0 0 Total Lanes 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 1 41 41 Left /Through 0 KIM 0 Southbound Through 2 844 422 422 Through/Right 0 0 40 66 Right 1 105 Total Lanes 4 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 603 Left 1 79 79 Left/Through 0 m r g 0 Eastbound Through 0 137 0 Through /Right 1 ,� 312 312 Right 0 175 0 0 Total Lanes 2 ------------------------------------------------- Left 1 91 91 91 Left/Through 0 0 Westbound Through 0 116 0 Through /Right 1 "m ,�� 170 Right 0 54 0 0 Total Lanes 2 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 4 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 1,006 Number of Clearance Intervals 2 Assumed Capacity 1,500 • Base CMA 0.671 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.671 Level of Service (LOS) B Intersection Number Intersection Name Analysis Scenario Analysis Period L� Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet 3 Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness North /South: Golden West Avenue East/West: Duarte Road Existing (2006) Intersection Control Signalized PM Peak Hour Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Left Left/Through Westbound Through Through /Right Right Total Lanes 1 36 1 501 1 Ste`, �� E 0 46 3 36 36 0 274 274 0 0 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 46 3 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 822 Number of Clearance Intervals 3 Assumed Capacity Base CMA Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment Final CMA Level of Service (LOS) 1,425 0.576 0.000 0.576 A Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Type Lanes Volum on R ed Volumes Moves Left 0 93 0 93 Left/Through 0 `s „ 0 Northbound Left/Through /Right 1 138 274 Through /Right 0v _ 0 Right 0 43 0 0 Total Lanes 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Left 0 44 0 Left/Through 0 0 Southbound Left/Through /Right 1 154 266 266 Through /Right 0 `` 0 Right 0 68 0 0 Total Lanes 1 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 359 Left 1 31 31 Left/Through 0 0 Eastbound Through 1 759 427 427 Through /Right 1 A Al 427 Right 0 94 0 0 Total Lanes 3 Left Left/Through Westbound Through Through /Right Right Total Lanes 1 36 1 501 1 Ste`, �� E 0 46 3 36 36 0 274 274 0 0 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 46 3 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 822 Number of Clearance Intervals 3 Assumed Capacity Base CMA Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment Final CMA Level of Service (LOS) 1,425 0.576 0.000 0.576 A Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. • Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet Intersection Number 4 Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Name North /South: Golden West Avenue East/West: Naomi Avenue Analysis Scenario Existing (2006) Intersection Control Four -Way STOP Analysis Period PM Peak Hour Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Type Lanes Volumes on Red Volumes Moves Left 0 5 0 Left/Through 0 r, Jr? 0 Northbound Left/Through /Right 1 164 242 242 Through /Right 0 Ez' „� 0 Right 0 73 0 0 Total Lanes 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Left 0 90 0 90 Left/Through 0 W 7 0; 7 " 3 50 0 Southbound Left/Through /Right 1 164 264 • Through /Right 0 E - 0 Right 0 10 0 0 Total Lanes 1 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 332 Left 0 22 0 22 Left/Through 0 ;;.�; 0 Eastbound Left/Through /Right 1 72 99 Through /Right 0 OE M 0 Right 0 5 0 0 Total Lanes 1 -- ------ ° -- - Left - - - -- -------------------------------------------------------------------- 0 106 0 Left/rhrough 0 MY- - 0 Westbound Left/Through /Right 1 146 325 325 Through/Right 0 >1 0 Right 0 73 0 0 Total Lanes 1 Sum of EastlWest Critical Volumes 347 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 679 Number of Clearance Intervals 0 Assumed Capacity 1,000 . Base CMA 0.679 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.679 Level of Service (LOS) B • Intersection Number Intersection Name Analysis Scenario Analysis Period Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet 1 North /South: Baldwin Avenue East/West: Duarte Road Future (2007) Without Project PM Peak Hour Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Control Signalized Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direct Lane Type Lanes Volumes on Red Volumes Moves Left 1 99 99 Left/Through 0 � ` 0 Northbound Through 2 928 464 464 Through/Right 0 j``P 0 Right 1 125 62 63 Total Lanes 4 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 1 202 202 202 Left[Through 0 ; 0 Southbound Through 2 1,042 521 Through /Right 0 s .`z 0 • Right 1 88 88 0 Total Lanes 4 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 666 Left 1 201 201 Left/Through 0 0 Eastbound Through 1 680 373 373 Through /Right 1' ; ¢ 373 Right 0 65 0 0 Total Lanes 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 1 135 135 135 Left/Through 0 ''Y,eK» 0 Westbound Through 1 457 295 Through /Right 1 ! 295 Right 0 133 0 0 Total Lanes 3 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 508 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 1,174 Number of Clearance Intervals 4 Assumed Capacity 1, 375 . Base CMA 0.853 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.853 Level of Service (LOS) D Hirsch/Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. • Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet Intersection Number Intersection Name Analysis Scenario Analysis Period 2 North/South: Baldwin Avenue East/West: Naomi Avenue Future (2007) Without Project PM Peak Hour Project Arcadia Hub/LA Fitness Intersection Control Signalized Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right-Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Type Lanes Volumes on Red Volumes Moves Left 1 185 185 185 Left/Through 0 0 Northbound Through 1 983 506 Through/Right 1 a OT 606 Right 0 28 0 0 Total Lanes 3 Left 1 42 42 Left/Through 0 —'7 U 0 Southbound Through 2 1,017 509 509 Through/Right 0 ,v Right 1 107 41 67 Total Lanes 4 Sum of North/South Critical Volumes 694 Left 1 81 81 Left/Through 0 T-MMU. 0 Eastbound Through 0 140 0 Through/Right 1 M 1-13 0?1 319 319 Right 0 179 0 0 Total Lanes 2 ------- - - - - -- Left 1 93 93 93 Leftrrhrough 0 E 501012- 0 Westbound Through 0 118 0 Through/Right 1 173 Right 0 55 0 0 Total Lanes 2 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 412 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 1,106 Number of Clearance Intervals 2 Assumed Capacity 1,500 • Base CMA 0.737 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.737 Level of Service (LOS) C Intersection Number Intersection Name Analysis Scenario Analysis Period LJ Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet 3 North /South: Golden West Avenue East/West: Duarte Road Future (2007) Without Project PM Peak Hour Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Control Signalized Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Type Lanes Volumes on Re Volum Moves Left 0 95 0 95 Left/Through 0 { # 0 Northbound Left/Through /Right 1 141 280 Through /Right 0u� 0 Right 0 44 0 0 Total Lanes 1 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 0 45 0 Left/Through 0 i 0 Southbound Left/Through /Right 1 157 271 271 Through /Right 0 0 Right 0 69 0 0 Total Lanes 1 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 366 Left 1 32 32 Left/Through 0 Q 0 Eastbound Through 1 774 435 435 Throu h /Ri ht 9 9 1i "* Yr x�st..u- 435 Right 0 96 0 0 Total Lanes 3 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 1 37 37 37 Left/Through 0 s F tae 0 Westbound Through 1 519 283 Through /Right 1v {¢ 283 Right 0 47 0 0 Total Lanes 3 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 472 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 838 Number of Clearance Intervals 3 Assumed Capacity 1,425 Base CMA 0.588 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.588 Level of Service (LOS) A • • Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet Intersection Number 4 Intersection Name North /South: Golden West Avenue East/West: Naomi Avenue Analysis Scenario Future (2007) Without Project Analysis Period PM Peak Hour Critical Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Control Four -Way STOP Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Type Lanes Volumes on Red Volumes Moves Left 0 5 0 Left/Through 0 V�"1 - 0 Northbound Left/Through /Right 1 167 246 246 Through /Right 0 r� r fx y =? 0 Right 0 74 0 0 Total Lanes 1 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 0 92 0 92 Left/Through 0 0 Southbound Left/Through /Right 1 167 269 Through /Right 0 u ar =ati. 0 Right 0 10 0 0 Total Lanes 1 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 338 Left 0 22 0 22 Left/Through 0 0 Eastbound Left/Through /Right 1 73 100 Through /Right 0 "K 0 Right 0 5 0 0 Total Lanes 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 0 108 0 Left/Through 0 y>r,:a ,r�x�. ''��>.._.�. 0 }. Westbound Left/Through /Right 1 149 331 331 Through /Right 0 r 0 Right 0 74 0 0 Total Lanes 1 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 353 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 691 Number of Clearance Intervals 0 Assumed Capacity 1, 000 Base CMA 0.691 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.691 Level of Service (LOS) B • • • Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet Intersection Number 1 Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Name North /South: Baldwin Avenue East/West: Duarte Road Analysis Scenario Future (2007) With Project Intersection Control Signalized Analysis Period PM Peak Hour Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Type Lan Volu on Red Volumes Moves Left 1 99 99 Left/Through 0` ; � N . 0 Northbound Through 2 933 467 467 Through/Right 0 �" x^ 0 Right 1 130 64 67 Total Lanes 4 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 1 202 202 202 Left/Through 0 , ' 0 Southbound Through 2 1,048 524 Through /Right 0 *k 0 Right 1 90 90 0 Total Lanes 4 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 669 Left 1 204 204 Left/Through 0 r r 0 Eastbound Through 1 685 375 375 Through /Right 1 t 375 Right 0 65 0 0 Total Lanes 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 1 140 140 140 Left/Through 0 Im 0 Westbound Through 1 463 298 Through /Right 1 ,xa 298 Right 0 133 0 0 Total Lanes 3 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 515 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 1,184 Number of Clearance Intervals 4 Assumed Capacity 1, 375 Base CMA 0.861 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.861 Level of Service (LOS) D L J Intersection Number Intersection Name Analysis Scenario Analysis Period • • Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet 2 North /South: Baldwin Avenue EastlWest: Naomi Avenue Future (2007) With Project PM Peak Hour Approach Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Control Signalized Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Ty Lanes Volume on Red Volu Moves Left 1 199 199 199 Left/Through 0 �? 0 Northbound Through 1 983 506 Through /Right 1 `' 506 Right 0 28 0 0 Total Lanes 3 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 1 42 42 Left/Through 0 ! ; ti 0 Southbound Through 2 1,017 509 509 Through/Right 0 s 0 Right 1 118 46 73 Total Lanes 4 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 708 Left 1 91 91 Left/Through 0 U 0 Eastbound Through 0 142 0 Through /Right 1 334 334 Right 0 192 0 0 Total Lanes 2 Left 1 93 93 93 Left/Through 0 � a 0 Westbound Through 0 121 0 Through /Right 1 Al 176 Right 0 55 0 0 Total Lanes 2 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 4 27 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 1,135 Number of Clearance Intervals 2 Assumed Capacity 1,500 Base CMA 0.756 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.756 Level of Service (LOS) C • 0 Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet Intersection Number 3 Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Name North /South: Golden West Avenue East/West: Duarte Road Analysis Scenario Future (2007) With Project Intersection Control Signalized Analysis Period PM Peak Hour Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Type Lanes Volumes on Red Volumes Mo ves Left 0 98 0 98 Left/Through 0_ 0 Northbound Left/Through /Right 1 143 285 Through /Right 0 i j �� 0 Right 0 44 0 0 Total Lanes 1 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 0 48 0 Left/Through 0 k " sr 0 Southbound Left/Through /Right 1 159 276 276 Through /Right 0 {?: 0 Right 0 69 0 0 Total Lanes 1 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 374 Left 1 32 32 LeftlThrough 0 0 Eastbound Through 1 779 439 439 Through /Right 1 fl 439 Right 0 99 0 0 Total Lanes 3 Left Left/Through Westbound Through Through /Right Right Total Lanes 1 37 0 OEM 1 524 ��- 1 WHO;; 0 49 r 37 37 0 287 287 0 0 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 476 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 850 Number of Clearance Intervals 3 Assumed Capacity Base CMA Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment Final CMA Level of Service (LOS) 1,425 0.596 0.000 0.596 A • Intersection Number Intersection Name Analysis Scenario Analysis Period Hirsch /Green Transportation Consulting, Inc. Critical Movement Analysis (CMA) Worksheet 4 North /South: Golden West Avenue East/West: Naomi Avenue Future (2007) With Project PM Peak Hour Project Arcadia Hub /LA Fitness Intersection Control Four -Way STOP Analysis Date July 5, 2006 Assigned Approach No. of Approach Right -Turn Lane Critical Direction Lane Type Lanes Volu on Red Volum Moves Left 0 5 0 Left/Through 0 f 0 Northbound Left/Through/Right 1 167 249 249 Through /Right 0 ,ry 0 Right 0 77 0 0 Total Lanes 1 ------------- — --- ---- ---- ---------- —Left— — — ------------------ --------- 0 --- ---------------- 97 — 0 97 Left/Through 0 5 E"k +ti'' ��.��. 0 Southbound Left/Through /Right 1 167 274 Through/Right 0 " ,'A' , . _ 0 Right 0 10 0 0 Total Lanes 1 Sum of North /South Critical Volumes 346 Left 0 22 0 22 Left/Through 0 0 Eastbound Left/Through /Right 1 76 103 Through /Right 0 0 Right 0 5 0 0 Total Lanes 1 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Left 0 110 0 Left/Through 0 0 Westbound Left/Through /Right 1 152 341 341 Through/Right 0 F .�.�;�„„ ; �r, 0 Right 0 79 0 0 Total Lanes 1 Sum of East/West Critical Volumes 363 Total Intersection Critical Volumes 709 Number of Clearance Intervals 0 Assumed Capacity 1,000 • Base CMA 0.709 Signal Coordination None Signal Coordination Adjustment 0.000 Final CMA 0.709 Level of Service (LOS) C STAFF REPORT Office of the City Clerk DATE: September 18, 2008 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL FROM: JAMES BARROWS, CITY CLERK PREPARED BY: LISA MUSSENDEN, CHIEF DEPUTY CITY CLERK SUBJECT: APPOINTMENT TO SENIOR CITIZENS' COMMISSION (FRIENDSHIP CLUB) Recommended Action: Make Appointment to fill unexpired term. At the June 19, 2007 City Council meeting, the City Council reappointed Frank Lee to the Senior Citizens' Commission Friendship Club to serve another full two (2) year term which expires June 30, 2009. DISCUSSION On September 4, 2007, the City Clerk's office received notice from the President of the Arcadia Senior Friendship Club that Frank Lee was moving out of the Arcadia area and would no longer be eligible to serve on the Friendship Club (letter from Friendship Club President attached). The attached letter from the Friendship Club recommends that the City Council appoint Jerry Vaught to fill the unexpired term of Frank Lee which expires June 30, 2009. A copy of Mr. Vaught's citizen service resume is attached. FISCAL IMPACT There is no fiscal impact from Council's action on this item. The Senior Citizen Friendship Club recommends that the City Council appoint Jerry Vaught to the Friendship Club to fill the unexpired term of Frank Lee which will expire June 30, 2009. APPROVED: MM William R. Kelly, City Manager Attachments CITY OF ARCADIA RECEIVED Citizen Service Resume SEP 0 6 2001 Office of the City Clerk CITY OF ARCADIA CITY CLERK 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574 -5410 PLEASE PLACE A CHECK MARK NEXT TO THE BOARD /COMMISSION FOR WHICH YOU WOULD LIKE TO APPLY (You may make more than one selection): Arcadia Beautiful Commission Historical Museum Commission _ Planning Commission _ Human Resources Commission _ Recreation and Parks Commission Library Board of Trustees Senior Citizens' Commission 1K Date of Last D First Address t" A 1 rg `w Home Phon6 C' ' � q b " 1 7 �- L t Business Phone ( ) A How long have you been a resident of Arcadia? XL=f? q 5 Are you a registered voter? Yes No Employer. Education (Include professional or vocational licenses or certificates) � t> rr, ez, 41 t'(;:.1,( ��4r -c ot t �:= �teP� E�crr- +tf5roiy c UCGL)4 . l�e,;(_ r;> 7� -gym n� Community involvement (list organization memberships and committee assignments) �z� Ar;:;A fiRc-/+- t i} -.vc� ),cr is (".Lo L 3 fUi -,6(:A oL A2-r -14 P, ,AL oez Mr - rt,yia Please describe ny background, training, education or interests that qualify you as an appo 1lrc,c� ��. r.�s sFV>= QA �E.irvr�r 2 b� I n/ I L-j AC/u"(C, L L. 0 t3 �; k T V4 P_ t dy'_S a /A IF5 , 9L- , /_T_x rsa /44 SP_ev'i Pfl -tf LamS dN'Q AF6i4L (PLEASE COMPLETE THE REVERSE SIDE OF THIS FORM) What do you see as the objectives and goals of the advisory board or commission for which you are M 4) f (b,/ r SFevi o i�' 7'FsTs Are you aware of the time commitment necessary to fulfill the obligations of an appointment to this position? Yes No_ State law and the City Conflict of Interest Code requires you to file a statement of economic interests annually as well as related forms when you assume and leave your appointed office (e.g. sources of income, loans, gifts, investments, interest in real properly as required by state law). Do you agree to file all required forms in a timely manner as proscribed by the City's filing official? Yes X No_ I hereby certify that the foregoing information is correct to the best of my knowledge. Signature Date 11 1 Please attach additional pages If necessary and return to the address listed on the reverse side Arcadia Senior Friendship Club rl "1yr� 100 South Santa Anita Avenue 'SEP 0 4 2007 Arcadia, California 91006 ` Clrx OF ARCADIA CM CLERK August 30, 2007 Jim Barrows, City Clerk Arcadia City Hall 240 West Huntington Dr. Arcadia, California 91007 Dear Mr. Barrows, The Arcadia Senior Friendship Club representative to the Senior Commission, Frank Lee, is moving out of the area. He won't be able to represent the Club any longer. But he will attend the September 6 Senior Commission meeting. The Friendship Club has chosen Jerry Vaught to represent the Club in Frank Lee's place. Thank you Sincerely Club President Leticia Shterenverg RECEIVED The City Clerk, 240 W. Huntington Drive, P.O.Box 60021, Arcadia, Ca. 91006. f Dear Sir, September 14, 2007 SEP 7 2001 CITY OF ARCADIA CITY CLERK In view of the fad that I am moving out of the city of Arcadia, I can no longer be able to represent the community now I am serving as a Senior Commission.. Kindly, therefore, treat this as a resignation, with regret, to which I've got so much out of it than I 've put in. Thank you very much for the kind opportunity given to me. Your t sincerely, � -7- Frank Lee, 763 Southview Road # A. Arcadia, Ca. 91007. 49:0117 CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2007 CALL TO ORDER Mayor Segal called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL/REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council /Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: Council /Agency Member Harbicht CLOSED SESSION /STUDY SESSION PUBLIC COMMENTS (5 minutes per person) None. CLOSED SESSION a. Pursuant to Government Code Section 54957.6 to confer with labor negotiators. City Negotiators: William W. Floyd, Tracey Hause and Mike Casalou. Employee Organization: Arcadia Police Officers' Association. RECONVENE CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEETING TO OPEN SESSION Mayor Segal convened the Open Session meeting at 7:10 p.m. in the Council Chamber. INVOCATION Douglas Rozsa, First Counselor of the California Arcadia Mission The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Director ROLL CALL OF CITY COUNCIL /REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY MEMBERS: PRESENT: Council /Agency Member Amundson, Chandler, Wuo and Segal ABSENT: Council /Agency Member Harbicht A motion was made by Council Member Chandler, seconded by Council Amundson to excuse Council Member Harbicht from tonight's meeting. REPORT FROM CITY ATTORNEY /AGENCY COUNSEL ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM City Attorney Steve Deitsch reported that the City Council /Redevelopment Agency Board met in closed session to consider the one (1) item listed on the posted agenda under closed session. No reportable action was taken. 09 -18 -2007 49:0118 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION FROM CITY MANAGER/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGARDING AGENDA ITEMS Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director Don Penman announced that an e-mail regarding a public hearing item will be noted for the record by Jason Kruckeberg, Community Development Administrator as part of his staff presentation on that item. MOTION TO READ ALL ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS BY TITLE ONLY AND WAIVE THE READING IN FULL A motion was made by Council /Agency Member Amundson, seconded by Council /Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to read all ordinances and resolutions by title only and waive the reading in full. PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 06 -16 FOR THE CONVERSION OF AN EXISTING WAREHOUSE FACILITY INTO A BADMINTON CLUB, AND THE CORRESPONDING PARKING MODIFICATION, AT 12336 LOWER AZUSA ROAD. Recommended Action: Approve Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg provided an overview of the appeal of the conversion of the existing warehouse facility into a badminton club and the parking modification at 12336 Lower Azusa Road. He noted that on July 24, 2007, the Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit finding that the badminton club is an appropriate use for the site and compatible with surrounding uses; he also noted that the Planning Commission formally approved the Conditional Use Permit and adopted its resolution approving the project on August 14, 2007. He further noted that on August 21, 2007, the Lower Azusa Property Owners Association appealed the Planning Commission's decision due to traffic, parking and safety concerns. Mr. Kruckeberg provided the City Council with background information on the project, including parking and traffic concerns. He noted that the appellant is requesting the City Council reconsider the Conditional Use Permit and add conditions; he commented on the new conditions relating to security cameras, security guards, hours of operation, access to the building by patrons, signage, parking restrictions, and notices to customers regarding parking. Mr. Kruckeberg advised that staff recommends approval of the Conditional Use Permit with the new conditions in order to address issues raised by the appellant. Mr. Kruckeberg noted for the record that an e-mail was received by Christopher Beamer in support of the badminton club and a letter from Albert Salvo, President of the Lower Azusa Property Owners Association on behalf of the appellant was also received. Robert Lewis appeared and spoke in favor of the badminton club. Tom Wilmshurst appeared and spoke in favor of the badminton club. Joe Pazatto of All Star Fire representing the Lower Azusa Property Owners Association appeared and spoke in opposition of the badminton club. 09 -18 -2007 49:0119 Linda Louie, representative of the badminton club appeared and spoke in favor of the badminton club; she also provided additional information regarding traffic and parking issues and distributed a map of the proposed area to the City Council. William Chan, Champion Badminton Player from Hong Kong appeared and spoke in favor of the badminton Club. John Linn appeared and spoke in favor of the badminton club. Rena Wang, student at Arcadia High School appeared and spoke in favor of the badminton club. Ray O'Young appeared and spoke in favor of the badminton club Jill Hopper, representing All Star Fire appeared and expressed issues regarding parking and hours of operation. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council /Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council /Agency Member Wuo and seeing no further objection, the Mayor closed the public hearing. In response to concerns expressed by Mayor Segal regarding condition #22, Mr. Kruckeberg responded that curbs for parking delineation would be approved prior to opening by the Engineering Division. It was also noted that agreements with the other tenants regarding shared parking must be obtained prior to use of the parking; and regarding condition #11 concerning lighting, Mr. Kruckeberg suggested revising the language to add "and throughout the industrial center as deemed appropriate by the Police and Development Services Departments "; and also condition #20, Mr. Kruckeberg responded that language can be added that "security guards shall patrol the premises until all patrons and employees have vacated site ". Mr. Deitsch suggested that condition #4 regarding parking agreements be amended to read "parking agreements in a form and substance approved by the City Attorney shall be recorded prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy and shall remain in full effect at all times during the effectiveness of this CUP. The parking agreements shall contain enforceable provisions providing for the following:" and (a) and (b) would remain the same. He also noted that condition #20 be reworded to "uniform security guards shall patrol the premises from 5:00 p.m. until all patrons and employees have left the property, Monday through Friday, and on Saturdays and Sundays during all operating hours and until all patrons and employees have left the property" and the remainder of the provision shall remain the same. Mayor Segal noted that he would like a report back to the City Council 6 months after the badminton club opens to confirm that all conditions and operations are being met. Mr. Penman clarified that the condition relating to the security guard issue would not pertain to janitorial services cleaning after hours. A motion was made by Council /Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council /Agency Member Amundson and carried on roll call vote to adopt the Negative Declaration, approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 06 -16, and adopt Resolution No. 6593 for the conversion of an existing warehouse facility into a badminton club, and the related parking modifications at 12336 Lower Azusa Road with revisions to conditions #4, 11, 20 and 22. 09 -18 -2007 49:0120 AYES: Council Member Chandler, Amundson, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: Council Member Harbicht 107 Community Development Administrator Jason Kruckeberg provided the staff report regarding the appeal of a proposed L.A. Fitness Health Club and related parking modifications at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue. He noted that on July 24, 2007, the Planning Commission approved the Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review and on August 14, 2007 formally adopted its resolution approving the project. He further noted that a nearby property owner raised concerns regarding parking and traffic at the August 21, 2007 City Council meeting which lead to the appeal filed by Council Member John Wuo. Mr. Kruckeberg provided the City Council with additional background information on the project and further discussed parking, architectural design, and code requirements. Mr. Kruckeberg noted that traffic and parking studies were conducted and reviewed by City staff. He also noted that a condition of approval regarding surveillance cameras was added to be placed in the parking area and inside the building to assist with policing. Mr. Kruckeberg noted that this project is an appropriate addition to the shopping center and recommends adoption of Resolution No. 6592 that would uphold the Planning Commission's recommendation and conditions of approval. Catherine Ken appeared and spoke in opposition of the L.A. Fitness Health Club. Michael Pashaie, owner of the property, appeared and provided an overview of the traffic and parking study conducted by an independent consultant which was reviewed by City staff regarding the L.A. Fitness Health Club. Mike Calahan, representative of L.A. Fitness appeared and provided additional information regarding the parking study; and provided an overview of the proposed project. Tom Pashaie, co -owner of the property appeared and provided information in support of the L.A. Fitness Club. Andrew Dodge appeared and spoke in opposition of the L.A. Fitness Club. Mr. Deitsch advised the City Council that the City Charter requires that an affirmative vote of 3 council members is required to adopt a resolution and that Arcadia Municipal Code Section 2123.7 requires that when a tie vote is present, the matter is deemed automatically continued to the next regular or adjourned regular meeting of the City Council for action. He recommended that the public hearing be reopened and continued to allow the fifth council member to ask questions of the applicant or staff. Mr. Deitsch noted that the fifth council member would be required to listen to the audio tape or view the video tape in order to participate in the continued public hearing. A motion to close the public hearing was made by Council /Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council /Agency Member Wuo and seeing no further objection, the Mayor closed the public hearing. 09 -18 -2007 Ell Recommended Action: Approve 49:0121 A motion was made by Council /Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council /Agency Member Segal and carried on roll call to deny the appeal and adopt Resolution 6592 approving Conditional Use Permit 2007 -07 and Architectural Design Review 2006 -23 to convert the existing 443,544 square foot Ross Dress for Less store to a new L.A. Fitness Health Club with a parking modification at the Arcadia Hub Shopping Center at 1325 S. Baldwin Avenue. AYES: Council Member Chandler and Segal NOES: Council Member Amundson, Wuo ABSENT: Council Member Harbicht (Based on a tie vote regarding the appeal of the L.A. Fitness Health Club, the Mayor ordered the public hearing reopened and this item was continued to a continued public hearing on October 2, 2007 where all 5 members of the City Council will be present.) PUBLIC COMMENTS Rachel Kuo appeared and spoke concerning the basketball tournaments being held Eisenhower Park; she noted that this creates traffic, parking problems and loud music which causes a disturbance to the neighborhood. Allene E. Swienchowski appeared and spoke concerning the basketball tournaments being held at Eisenhower Park which attracts 200 -300 people; she noted that there is drinking and trash not being picked; she also noted that the City issued the permits to allow the basketball tournaments. Stan Swienchowski appeared and spoke concerning the basketball tournaments every weekend at Eisenhower Park which has caused a disturbance in the neighborhood. Mr. Penman commented that permits were issued in error for the basketball tournaments at Eisenhower Park for 4 consecutive weekends; he noted that staff recently discussed the process of imposing conditions to permits issued where large groups are involved. Police Chief Sanderson explained the process of what steps can be taken by the police department if violations are observed and what violations allow for the issuance of a citation. Director of Recreation and Community Services Roberta White explained that basketball groups just started showing up at Eisenhower Park since it is a public park and because of the large groups and explained what steps have been taken to date regarding future basketball tournaments at the park. City Attorney Deitsch reminded the City Council that under the Brown Act, the City Council cannot take action on an item not listed on the posted agenda; he recommended that the City Council refer the matter to staff to bring a report back to a future meeting as an agendized item. Council Member Wuo suggested that staff not issue any permits at Eisenhower Park until a report is brought back to the City Council discussion at the next meeting. 2. CITY CLERK'S REPORTS a. Appointment to Senior Citizen Commission (Friendship Club). Recommended Action: Make appointment to fill unexpired term. 09 -18 -2007 49:0122 City Clerk Jim Barrows presented the staff report regarding the appointment to the Senior Citizen Commission Friendship Club. Mr. Barrows noted that the Friendship Club recommends Jerry Vaught be appointed to fill the unexpired term of Frank Lee which expires June 30, 2009. A motion was made by Council /Agency Member Chandler to appoint Jerry Vaught to the Friendship Club to fill the unexpired term of Frank Lee which expires June 30, 2009. AYES: Council /Agency Member Chandler, Amundson, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: Council /Agency Member Harbicht REPORTS FROM THE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND CITY CLERK Council Member Amundson noted that he previously brought up the subject of trying to find a way for police and fire personnel to live in Arcadia; he commented on information he received on the Fannie Mae program from Congressman Drier's office on affordable housing which he gave to Mr. Penman to pass on to Mr. Kelly. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Amundson regarding design review, Mr. Penman responded that design review has been in place for many years and recently design review was adopted for single family neighborhoods; he noted that the Planning Commission has scheduled a tour for October 30 of the City to view results of single family design review. At the request of Mr. Penman, Mr. Kruckeberg explained the design review process and guidelines. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Amundson regarding guidelines set for subsidized housing and preference be given to citizens, Mr. Penman responded that the criteria for the Alta Street Project and the selection process was established and approved by the City Council and noted that Arcadia residents are given priority based on tenure in the community; he also explained the lottery process for the Alta Street Project selection process. In response to an inquiry by Council Member Amundson regarding citizenship status, Mr. Deitsch responded that under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Unruh Act, discrimination based on someone's nationality is prohibited; and noted that requiring someone to be a legal resident as opposed to a citizen is permissible. Economic Development Administrator Mary Cynar explained the current status and process of qualified employees and individuals for the Alta Street project and noted that most prequalified applicants are residents of the City. Council Member Chandler had nothing to report. Council Member Wuo announced that he recently represented Mayor Segal at an Eagle Scout Ceremony in honor of Gene Gaffney who is ill and wished him well; he also announced that next Monday is the Taste of Arcadia at the Arborteum; he noted that Methodist Hospital is hosting its annual Crystal Ball event on October 13; and noted that anyone interested in purchasing tickets should contact Methodist Hospital directly. City Clerk James Barrows had nothing to report 09 -18 -2007 49:0123 Mayor Segal discussed the use of masseuses at businesses where companies bring them in the business and provide massages to their employees as a benefit; he commented that the Code does not allow for this type of use and would like to have staff review it and bring it back to the City Council at a future meeting. 3. CONSENT CALENDAR REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY ITEMS: a. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve CITY COUNCIL ITEMS: b. REGULAR MEETING MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 4. 2007. Recommended Action: Approve C. 9 Recommended Action: Approve AWARD A ONE (1) YEAR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT 2007. Recommended Action: Approve A motion was made by Council /Agency Member Amundson, seconded by Council /Agency Member Chandler and carried on roll call vote to approve items 3.a through 3.e on the City Council /Agency Consent Calendars. AYES: Council /Agency Members Amundson, Chandler, Wuo and Segal NOES: None ABSENT Council /Agency Member Harbicht 4. CITY MANAGER a. NOT TO EXCEED $17,000. Recommended Action: Approve 09 -18 -2007 7 PAYMENT TO BE MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Recommended Action: Approve 49:0124 Acting Fire Chief Tony Trabbie provided the staff report and background information regarding the purchase of one (1) cardiac defibrillator /monitor from Medtronic in an amount not to exceed $17,000 for the upgrade of Fire Department equipment; and noted that the City will be reimbursed for all costs associated with the purchase from Measure B funds as appropriated by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. A motion was made by Council /Agency Member Chandler, seconded by Council /Agency Wuo and carried on roll call to purchase one cardiac defibrillator /monitor from Medtronic in an amount not to exceed $17,000 for the upgrade of Fire Department equipment. AYES: Council /Agency Members Chandler, Wuo, Amundson and Segal NOES: None ABSENT: Council /Agency Member Harbicht ADJOURNMENT The City Council Redevelopment Agency adjourned this meeting at 10:25 p.m. to October 2, 2007 in the City Council Chamber Conference Room. M James H. Barrows, City Clerk i j l y� ( t - - Lisa Mussenden, Chief Deputy City Clerk 09 -18 -2007 0 • DATE: September 18, 2007 STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Directdr� Prepared by: Lubomir Tomaier, Principal Civil Engi eer Mark Rynkiewicz, Associate Civil Engineer SUBJECT: ACCEPT ALL WORK PERFORMED BY SILVIA CONSTRUCTION INC. SUMMARY On June 5, 2007, the City Council awarded a contract to Silvia Construction Inc. in the amount of $147,982.00 for the construction of the 2006 -2007 Annual Asphalt Concrete Overlay and Rehabilitation Project. The terms and conditions of this project have been complied with and the work has been performed to staff's satisfaction for a total project cost of $140,199.35. This amount reflects the original contract amount of $147,982.00 minus quantity changes totaling $7,785.65 or 5% below the original contract amount. Staff recommends that the City Council accept all work performed by Silvia Construction Inc. as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $14,019.94. DISCUSSION The Public Works Services Department is responsible for the maintenance and repair of approximately 147 miles of pavement within the community. In 2006, as part of the City's Pavement Management Program, staff prioritized the condition of all City streets and established a Five (5) Year Pavement Management Plan to rehabilitate many of the lowest rated streets. Page 1 of 2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Recommendation: Approve Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 The 2006 -2007 Capital Improvement Program includes the design and rehabilitation of • two (2) residential streets, Woodruff Avenue, between Holly Ave. and El Monte Ave., and El Monte Ave., between Campus Dr. and Duarte Rd. However, El Monte Avenue, between Campus Dr. and Duarte Rd. was not repaired this year in anticipation of Arcadia High School's improvement and modification plans. An asphalt overlay is the application of a 2" thick mixture of and smaller aggregate and asphalt applied over the existing street pavement. This mixture, when combined with edge cold milling, is designed to rehabilitate older pavement surfaces where surface cracks and loss of surface material are evident. Staff recommends that the City Council accept all work performed by Silvia Construction Inc. as complete and authorize the final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $14,019.94. This amount reflects the original contract amount of $147,982.00 minus quantity changes totaling $7,785.65 or 5% below the original contract amount. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS This project is categorically exempt per Section 15301 (c) replacement from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act. FISCAL IMPACT • Funds in the amount of $252,000 were budgeted in the 2006/2007 Capital Improvement Program. 1. Accept all work performed by Silvia Construction Inc. for the 2006 -2007 Annual Asphalt Concrete Overlay Project as complete. 2. Authorize final payment to be made in accordance with the contract documents, subject to a retention of $14 Approved by: ~° '' William R. Kelly, City Manager PM: LT :MR Attachment C , J Page 2 of 2 ,. w ,. ; j .s. � r �, � � � • n U : -qqq" DATE: September 18, 2007 STAFF REPORT Public Works Services Department TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Pat Malloy, Public Works Services Dire r Prepared by: Tom Tait, Deputy Public Works Servi s Director Dave McVey, General Services Superintendent SUBJECT: SUMMARY On October 1, 2002, the City Council approved a one (1) year contract Agreement with optional contract extensions to B & P Painting Inc. for painting and wood refinishing services at various City facilities. B & P is reaching the end of their fourth contract extension and has submitted a written offer to extend the contract for an additional one (1) year in accordance with the existing agreement. This is the last contract extension. New bids will be solicited next year. The contractor's offer of extension does not reflect a change in price and all other conditions of the Agreement are to remain in effect. maintenance of various City facilities. Based on the excellent service provided by B & P Painting during the last five (5) years, staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $43 500 00 to B & P Painting for painting, wood refinishing and extraordinary DISCUSSION The Public Works Services Department is responsible for the maintenance of all City facilities. Monthly painting and preventative maintenance programs have been implemented at the Library, City Hall, Community Center, Fire Stations and Service Center. New construction, remodels and custom design projects are funded through the 2006 -07 Capital Improvement Program and Operation and Maintenance Budgets. During the last year, 13 painting projects were completed. Staff anticipates a similar • level of painting services for the next fiscal year. The contract also provides for extraordinary maintenance, on a time and materials basis, whenever painting services Page 1 of 2 Recommendation: Approve Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 are required. Services may include refinishing of wood floors, cabinets, molding and exterior power washing of facilities. B & P Painting has submitted a written offer to extend this contract in accordance with the existing Agreement without a cost increase. All other conditions of the Agreement are to remain the same. Staff recommends that the City Council award a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $43,500.00 to B & P Painting for painting and extraordinary maintenance of various City facilities. FISCAL IMPACT Sufficient funds have been budgeted in the 2006 -07 C.I.P. and Operation and Maintenance Budgets for this contract. RECOMMENDATION 1. Award a one (1) year contract extension in the amount of $43,500.00 to B & P Painting for painting and wood refinishing services at various City Facilities. 0 2. Authorize the City Manager and City Clerk to execute a contract extension in a form approved by the City Attorney. Approved: I M 4 William R. Kelly, City Manager PM:TT:DM:df Page 2 of 2 f DATE: September 18, 2007 TO: Mayor & City Council Office of the City Manager FROM: William R. Kelly, City Manager Linda Garcia, Communications, Marketing & Special Projects Manage`r�f W/ By: Yvonne Yeung, Management Analyst KK • 1 �' SUBJECT: Award a one (1) year Professional Services Agreement extension to Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for state legislative advocacy services in the amount of $36,000 beginning October 2007 Recommendation: Approve • SUMMARY Each year, state legislation has an enormous impact on cities, often times in a direct and invasive way. Since 1998, Arcadia has become more involved in the state legislative process by contracting with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son to provide the City with legislative advocacy services. Representatives from the firm track proposed legislation and contact legislators on issues pertinent to the City of Arcadia. Joe A. Gonsalves & Son is a Sacramento -based lobbying firm that represents many local municipalities, including a few of our nearby cities. Based on the City's continuous satisfactory experience with the firm, it is staffs recommendation that the City Council approve a one (1) year Professional Services Agreement extension to Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for state legislative advocacy services in the amount of $36,000 beginning October 2007. DISCUSSION Beginning in 1998, the City of Arcadia has contracted with Joe A. Gonsalves & Son to help us stay abreast of proposals in Sacramento that would impact local services. After the City analyzes proposed legislation, notice is sent to Joe A. Gonsalves & Son noting Arcadia's support or opposition of specific bills. Representatives from the firm then make personal contact with legislators in Sacramento and lobby those individuals to ensure that the City's position is communicated. Finally, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son keeps track of each piece of legislation throughout the entire legislative process and continues their lobbying effort s until the bill is either passed or defeated. Joe A. Gonsalves & Son September 18, 2007 Page 2 Over the years, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son has proven to be accessible, knowledgeable, and extremely helpful in making important contacts with legislators, tracking the proposed legislation we request, and alerting the City of changes in legislation that may be either beneficial or detrimental to local government. Additionally, the firm has provided guidance regarding potential grant funding opportunities. One of the bills that the City has been following closely in 2007 is Senate Bill 286, which guarantees the $2 billion transportation funding included in last year's Proposition 1 B will be allocated to cities and counties in two cycles covering the next four years (Arcadia's estimated share is approximately $1.8 million). If it passes, SB 286 ensures a steady stream of funding that the City could use toward curb and gutter repair, slurry seal, and street rehabilitation — projects that could yield visible and immediate benefits to our community. Since the City of Arcadia expressed a support position for SB 286 in March of this year, Joe A. Gonsalves & Son has been working closely with legislative staff and members of the State Senate and State Assembly to reflect the City's concerns, represent the City's interests, and keep us apprised of the latest development as issues progressed. As of June 7, 2007, SB 286 successfully moved out of the California Senate floor and is currently being read at the Assembly. FISCAL IMPACT The annual cost to retain Joe A. Gonsalves & Son remains $36,000.00. This amount reflects no increase over previous contracts, and the money is available in the adopted fiscal year 2007 -2008 budget. RECOMMENDATION Authorize the City Manager to award a one (1) year Professional Services Agreement extension to Joe A. Gonsalves & Son for state legislative advocacy services in the amount of $36,000 beginning October 2007. • ° Y d N STAFF REPORT Fire Department DATE: September 18, 2007 TO: Mayor and City Council FROM: Tony L. Trabbie, Acting Fire Chief ' By: Kurt Norwood, Battalion Chief SUBJECT: RECOMMENDATION TO PURCHASE ONE CARDIAC DEFIBRILLATOR /MONITOR FROM MEDTRONIC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $17,000 FOR THE UPGRADE OF FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT Recommendation: Approve • SUMMARY The Fire Department wishes to purchase Emergency Medical Service equipment using Measure B funding granted by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to purchase one (1) defibrillator /cardiac monitor with 12 -Lead electrocardiograph (EKG) capabilities. Staff recommends that the City Council appropriate $17,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund and to authorize the purchase of one (1) Life Pak 12 defibrillator /cardiac monitor and necessary equipment from Medtronic in an amount not to exceed $17,000. All approved expenditures will be reimbursed from Measure B funds as appropriated by the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. BACKGROUND The Board of Supervisors for the Los Angeles County Heath Services approved the ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) Receiving Center Program on September 5, 2006 and is funded by $4 million in Measure B Trauma Assessment revenues. Initially the Fire Department was authorized to purchase three (3) defibrillator /cardiac monitors with 12 -Lead electrocardiograph (EKG) capabilities and later received one -time only funding to reimburse the Fire Department for the purchase of these devices. In addition, the Fire Department received reimbursement for the training of Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT) on the use of the • defibrillator /cardiac monitors with 12 -Lead electrocardiograph (EKG) capabilities. Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 Page 2 A goal of this program is to promote identification of 9 -1 -1 cardiac patients experiencing a STEMI in the pre - hospital care setting and the subsequent transportation to an approved STEMI Receiving Center Hospital (Methodist Hospital of Southern California is a STEMI Receiving Center) for definitive diagnosis and treatment. In June of 2007, discussions began with the Los Angeles Area Fire Chiefs and Department of Health Services on the purchase of additional cardiac defibrillators /monitors utilizing remaining Measure B funds. Recently, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved that all pre - hospital provider agencies were eligible to purchased one additional defibrillator /cardiac monitors with 12 -Lead electrocardiograph (EKG) capabilities on or before September 30, 2007 and receive reimbursement for full purchase amounts from Measure B funds. DISCUSSION The City of Arcadia and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors have executed a Cardiac Care Program Equipment Agreement ( CCPEA). This agreement was reviewed and met the approval of our City Attorney and was executed by the City Manager and Fire Chief. An existing purchasing contract (contract # 58124) exists between the City of • Los Angeles and Medtronic. The City of Arcadia is able to piggyback on this purchasing agreement to procure the necessary equipment. This equipment will be purchased in accordance with the CCPEA on or before September 30, 2007. All training and training reimbursement have been completed. The purchased defibrillator /cardiac monitor with 12 lead capabilities will include transcutaneous pacing and waveform capnography capabilities which will provide the most enhanced technology available. This unit will also incorporate Bluetooth Technology, which will allow remote transmittal of critical patient information directly to the hospital for faster reading and analysis by a cardiologist. FISCAL IMPACT The cost to purchase one (1) defibrillator /cardiac monitor with 12 -Lead electrocardiograph (EKG) capabilities and accessories will not exceed $17,000. The City of Arcadia will be reimbursed for all costs associated with this acquisition on a reimbursement basis. Upon obtaining the equipment, the City of Arcadia will submit documentation for reimbursement to Los Angeles County Heath Services. • • Mayor and City Council September 18, 2007 Page 3 Fire Department staff recommends that $17,000 be appropriated from the Equipment Replacement Fund to set up a fund to cover the costs to purchase this one (1) additional unit and accessories. Fire Department Staff will submit for reimbursement as soon as possible before the end of September 2007. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the City Council appropriate $17,000 from the Equipment Replacement Fund; authorize staff to waive the normal bid process and piggyback on the City of Los Angeles current contract #58124 with Medtronic; and authorize the purchase of one (1) 12 -Lead EKG unit, accessories and training from Medtronic in not to exceed $17,000. APPROVED: 4L ="y William R. Kelly, City Manager • 0 September 18, 2007 Eisenhower Park Issues Nor Fully Covered in Five Minute Statement: More Concerns: 1. There appears to be no communication between the Department of Recreation and Parks and the Arcadia Police Department. Officer Cieadla stated to Ms. Dianna Lindsey and Stan & Allene Swienckowski that the Arcadia Police Officers cannot enforce any type of supervision of the people in the park because they are unaware of what activities that the permit issued by the Park Departments allows. The officer also stated that the loud PJP System would have to be investigated by the Code Enforcement Department that doesn't work during the weekend. On other words, there is no way for residents to be relieved of noise on weekend by park visitors. 2. Permits to groups of one hundred or more are being issued on a regular basis and some permits have been issued without the knowledge of the Recreation and Parks Department Manager, Ms. Roberta White. 3. Eisenhower Park is a small community park and if the city decides to issue a permit to various groups for various activities, the permit should limit the number of participants to no more than fifty people. The surrounding residential neighborhood is adversely affected by large groups and especially groups that litter, park in private residence driveways, or have their lunch on private properties without the permission of the owners. The number of hours that any one group can occupy the public park for their activity should also be a consideration of the Recreation Department when a permit is to be issue. No other organization occupies the park from (9:00 AM or earlier until an hour after dark. 4. When the Arcadia Police Department receives multiple complaint calls about park groups and their effect on the general neighborhood, the content of these calls should be relayed and shared with the Recreation and Parks Department to be used a s criteria for issuing future permits. 5. Although the Recreation and Parks Department have required groups that are granted permits to clean-up the park before they leave, the residents are left to clean up after these groups have left because it is common to find discarded food and drinks wrappers, the remains of emptied cigarette trays from their cars and other offensive items all day long in our yards and on our streets. 6. As residents, we understand that the park is for public use, but when the public consistently occupies the public park and residents are unable to visit or utilize the park for our families, then the public must be controlled for the benefit of all. 7. Finally: Although there are currently no basketball courts at County Park, County Park is a much larger facility that accommodate crowds of this size with parking as well as bathroom facilities and County Park isn't surrounded by residences. f � )' September 18, 2007 To: Arcadia City Council Re: Eisenhower Park — weekend crowds from outsiders. Since the end of March of this year, there has been a growing disturbance from weekend crowds of two -to -three hundred people for organized basketball games. These are not Arcadia residents. (and these folks are obviously from outside the Arcadia area). These games and the sheer number of people attending have disrupted our lives and the tranquility of the neighborhood, as well as our families' ability to use the park. These disruptions include: • inability of our families to use the park or its facilities on the weekend • inability to find street parking in front or near or homes or on the adjacent streets during these disturbances�S fi2/vl • loud, blaring music from moming til dark ( new wrinkle to the disturbance that was ded this past weekend.. • Increased levels of trash in our streets, as well as in the park We, the residents of Eisenhower Park are making, a formal request of the Arcadia City Council to initiate a plan that involves the Arcadia Police Department and for the Department of Recreation to stop issuing non -stop permits to this group without regard to our complaints. Cn 4 T Z C. 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' ��� Iu I ifi'• � I i ^N I T .• 1 I ., I �� lti ��`� Y1 �' 1�� 1 1 � h B®(jt CITORM EL EQUIPO PASARELA DE YOLOX INVITA A TOWS LOS AFICIONADOS Y JUSADORES A PARTICIPAR A SU PRIMER TORNEO RELAMPA ®O DE BASKETBALL QUE SE REALIZARA SAJO LAS SIGUIENTES NORMAS. LUGAR Y FECHA: Eisenhower Park. Colorado y second Ave. Cuidad de Arcadla,Ca. el 23y30 de Septlembre, del 2007. Quedan abiertas a partir de la Publ(cacion del presente cerrandose despues de la junta previa, quo se realizara a las 10:00 A.M.del dia 23 de Septiembre. PARTICIPANTES: Podran particlpar todos los equipos Debldamente unlformados con nume- Ros vlsibles. ARBITROS: Cada equlpo proporcionara un arbltro. RAMAS Y CATEGORIAS: 1. Varonil Libre. 2. Femenil Libre. 3. Varonil Pasarela. S: Los puntos no previstos an esta Convocatorla seran tratados on Is junta previa. PARA MAS INFORMACiON (626)292 -1894 (626)374 -3600 (626)235 -8197 (626)716.8641 Nolasco Cuevas. Eleodoro Lopez. Esteban Bautista. 4. Varonll,Femenll infantil. PREMIOS: Se premlaran los tree prlmeros lugares y al campeon canastero de cada categoria. Varonil Libre. Varonll Pasarela. Femenil Libre Infantll lro.$400 lero.Trofso iero.Trofeo lero.Trofeo 2do.$300 2do.Trofeo 2do.Trofeo 2do.Trofeo 3ro.$200 3ro.Trofoo 3ero.Trofso 3ero.Trofeo. S: Los puntos no previstos an esta Convocatorla seran tratados on Is junta previa. PARA MAS INFORMACiON (626)292 -1894 (626)374 -3600 (626)235 -8197 (626)716.8641 Nolasco Cuevas. Eleodoro Lopez. Esteban Bautista.