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RECOMMENDATION:
For the City Council:
Staff recommends the City Council consider the appeal of the Planning
Commission’s approval of Site Plan Review, SPR PL-2007183, and of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Negative Declaration and:
A. Deny the Appeal and uphold the Planning Commission’s approval of the Site
Plan Review and direct staff to return to the City Council with the appropriate
resolution adopting the CEQA Negative Declaration and outlining the findings
for approval of the Site Plan Review, Height Exception and Tentative Tract
Map;
OR
B. Grant the Appeal in part but modify the Planning Commission’s approval of
the Site Plan Review and direct staff to return to the City Council with the
appropriate resolution adopting the CEQA Negative Declaration and outlining
the findings for modifying the Site Plan Review and approval of the Height
Exception and the Tentative Tract Map;
OR
Meeting Date: 12/15/08 Item Number: JPH-1
AGENDA ITEM: JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - 1) City Council Public Hearing for
Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission’s Approval of Site Plan
Review, SPRP-2007183, and the CEQA Negative Declaration Finding; 2) City
Council Approval of Height Exception, HTEX P-2008111, and Tentative Tract Map
No. 69769,TTM P-2007184; and 3) Redevelopment Agency Consideration of
Approval of a Design for Development (DFD) and Conformity with the
Redevelopment Plan for Component Area Number 3.
Contact Person/Dept.:
Joseph Montoya/ CDD Planning
John Fisanotti/CDD Redevelopment
Phone Number:
(310) 253-5736
(310) 253-5767
Fiscal Impact: Yes [X] No [ ] General Fund: Yes [X] No [ ]
Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [ ] Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: Mailed notices (11/20/08) to various public agencies and Culver City
residents and interested parties (11/20/08); Site posted (11/24/08); e-mailed to
interested parties (11/20/08); Master E-Mail Notification List (11/20/08 and 12/10/08).
Department Approval:
Sol Blumenfeld, Director (12/XX/08)
City Attorney Approval:
Carol Schwab (by H. Baker) (12/10/08)
Chief Financial Officer Approval:
Jeff Muir (by N. Kimball)
City Manager Approval:
Jerry B. Fulwood (12/10/08) City of Culver City, California
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C. Grant the Appeal in its entirety and overturn the Planning Commission’s
approval of the Site Plan Review and direct staff to return to the City Council
with the appropriate resolution outlining the findings for denying the Site Plan
Review and take no action on the Height Exception or the Tentative Tract Map.
For the Redevelopment Agency:
If the City Council denies the appeal and upholds the Planning Commission’s
approval of the Project (or takes action to approve a modified Project), then Staff
recommends the Redevelopment Agency approve the Design for Development
(DFD) for the Project and determine that the project is consistent with the
Redevelopment Plan for Component Area No. 3. If the City Council upholds the
appeal, then staff recommends the Agency take no action on this item.
PROCEDURE:
1. Mayor requests a joint motion from both the City Council and the
Redevelopment Agency to receive and file the affidavit of publication of notice
and all correspondence received in response to the public hearing notices.
2. Mayor calls for a staff report.
3. Mayor seeks a motion to open the joint public hearing, providing the applicant
the first opportunity to speak, followed by the appellants and then the general
public.
4. Mayor seeks motion to close the joint public hearing after all testimony has
been presented.
5. City Council discusses the matter and arrives at its decision.
6. Redevelopment Agency discusses the matter and arrives at its decision (if
necessary).
BACKGROUND:
On October 22, 2008, the Planning Commission held a public hearing regarding the
development proposal filed by Greg Reitz, ReThink Tara Green LLC (the
“Applicant”) requesting approval to construct a new terraced split-level 4 – 5 story
condominium office building measuring 62,765 gross square feet (GSF) ranging in
height between 30’-6” and 61’-9” and with 181 parking spaces [including 36 spaces City of Culver City, California
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in tandem form] and with related setbacks and onsite/offsite improvements. To
accomplish this request, a Site plan Review (SPR) is required to construct the
project; a Height Exception (HTEX) is required to exceed the 43 foot building height
limit in the IG Zone; an Administrative Use permit (AUP) is required for the tandem
parking and a Tentative Tract Map (TTM) is required to subdivide the site for office
condominium airspace units.
Attachment Numbers 1-A through 1-R contain the October 22, 2008 Planning
Commission staff report with all attachments, including the Negative Declaration and
Initial Study (the “Planning Commission Report”). The Planning Commission Report
describes the Project in detail including analysis on the site plan, architectural
design, building height, setbacks, parking, traffic and circulation, landscaping, noise,
construction and area compatibility. Also attached is the Applicant’s project
summary (Attachment No. 1-K), Height Exception Criteria Summary (Attachment No.
1-I), as well as a petition filed by individuals in opposition to the project (Attachment
No. 1-K) and the Applicant’s response to the petition statements (Attachment No. 1-
P). Lastly, letters submitted both in support of and in opposition to the project as
presented to the Planning Commission are attached (Attachment No. 1-R).
The Planning Commission received input from the public in opposition (23 speakers)
and in support (14 speakers) to the project at the October 22, 2008, public hearing.
Letters in support and in opposition to the project as presented to the Planning
Commission area also included as Attachment No. 1-R. Primary areas of discussion
were related to Project compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, parking
patterns within the adjoining residential neighborhood, the findings of the traffic
study, green building design, prior neighborhood meetings, and increased tax
revenues. At the conclusion of the public hearing, and after thorough discussion of
the matter, the Planning Commission recognized the concerns listed by those in
opposition to the Project, but felt the staff analysis, attachments and recommended
conditions of approval and additional conditions related to traffic and parking
imposed by the Planning Commission sufficiently addressed those concerns.
Therefore, the Planning Commission [with one member excused and another
member recused] voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution No. 2008-P012 (Attachment No. 1-
A) which included the finding pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) that the Project would not have an adverse effect on the environment and a
Negative Declaration should be approved and the required findings to approve the
Site Plan Review and the Administrative Use Permit, and approved and
recommended to the City Council for approval the Height Exception and the
Tentative Tract Map. Please refer to the minutes of the meeting as outlined in
Attachment No. 2.
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APPEAL:
As outlined in Attachment No. 3, on November 4, 2008, Randal LeBlanc and Donna
LeBlanc filed a letter appealing the Planning Commission’s October 22, 2008,
approval of the subject proposed project, specifically the CEQA Negative
Declaration and the Site Plan Review as more specifically outlined in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2008-P012.
The issues raised in the appeal documentation can be placed in four categories and
are responded to below (paraphrased from the Appellants letter):
1. Traffic:
“… the Commission authorized credits to include Transit Oriented
Development”
No Transit Oriented District (TOD) credits were requested by the Applicant nor
approved by the Planning Commission. The original project discussion did
include discussion regarding the potential of TOD credits. However, the project
as ultimately presented to the Planning Commission did not include TOD credits
nor were TOD credits made part of the project as conditionally approved by the
Planning Commission.
“… the Commission authorized existing use credits for a warehouse …”
Following the criteria adopted by the City, the traffic study analyzed the net traffic
patterns of the proposed project taking into account the prior office/warehouse
use of the existing onsite structure.
“… significant traffic would be generated …”
The staff analysis presented to the Planning Commission included a detailed
analysis of the referenced traffic study prepared for the subject project and
approved by the Planning Commission. The following summary is provided of
traffic issues related to the proposed project:
A. Under the current Culver City traffic study criteria, if a project increases
traffic on a street by eight percent (8.0%) on a daily basis, then that traffic
increase constitutes a significant traffic impact.
B. At the October 22, 2008, Planning Commission meeting, the Applicant
[Greg Reitz, ReThink] and his traffic engineer [Jasper Domingo, KOA
Corporation] indicated different percent increases in traffic along Higuera City of Culver City, California
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Street due to the proposed project. Different percent increases were stated
because the increase in traffic along Higuera Street was calculated based on
parameters:
i. The amount of project traffic estimated during the AM peak period
before the traffic counts were taken; and
ii. The amount of traffic added during the day.
The one percent (1.0%) increase during the AM peak period was based on
the assumed traffic distribution before traffic counts were taken. The
assumed traffic distribution before traffic counts were taken showed six (6)
trips [one percent (1.0%)] would be added by the proposed project to Higuera
Street in the AM peak period. Please note that all traffic counts were taken
after the initial distribution listed in the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
was approved by the City.
C. Traffic counts taken at the Higuera Street / Hayden Avenue – Hayden
Place intersection [with the existing traffic diverter] showed that of all traffic
entering the intersection, fifty three percent (53.0%) in the AM and fifty seven
percent (57.0%) in the PM entered via southbound Higuera Street [towards
Jefferson Boulevard]. However, staff observations at the intersection showed
that a significant amount of southbound traffic on Higuera Street that turns
right onto Hayden Place makes an immediate illegal “U”-turn on Hayden
Place so as to return to southbound Higuera Street and bypass the noted
traffic diverter. Of the right turners from southbound Higuera Street to
westbound Hayden Place [towards the cul-de-sac], approximately twenty five
percent (25.0%) of the AM traffic and fifty six percent (56.0%) of the PM traffic
illegally bypassed the noted traffic diverter.
D. The traffic counts indicate a higher percentage of right turns from
southbound Higuera Street into Hayden Place than the City would expect to
be generated by the proposed project. Accordingly, the City then examined a
worst-case scenario based on the traffic counts, without deducting the illegal
bypass traffic. Under the worst-case scenario, the proposed project would
increase traffic on Higuera Street by 3.8% during the AM peak period.
E. The City’s criteria for a project’s traffic impact on a residential street is
based on the daily traffic added to the street. Therefore, staff examined the
potential impact on a daily basis. The project will generate 575 trips per day,
with 288 “in-bound” trips and 288 “out-bound” trips. Assuming 57.0% of the
traffic is entering from southbound Higuera Street turns right into Hayden City of Culver City, California
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Place, the project would add 164 trips per day to Higuera Street [i.e., 288 x
0.57 = 164 trips]. This is a conservative approach, since field observations by
City staff further determined that at least 25.0% of the right turns onto Hayden
Place proceeded to make an illegal “U”-turn on Hayden Place back onto
southbound Higuera Street so as to bypass the traffic diverter at the Hayden
Place – Hayden Avenue / Higuera Street intersection.
F. A traffic count taken along Higuera Street by the City in 2004 showed that
Higuera Street carried 4,400 vehicles per day. That resulted in a 3.7%
increase in traffic on Higuera Street on a daily basis [i.e., 164 / 4,400 = 0.037
or 3.7% increase].
G. Taking into account that traffic on Higuera Street has increase from the
levels measured in 2004, the project’s proposed percentage increase on
Higuera Street would be less that 3.7%.
“… the City has no standards to measure significant impact on non-signalized
intersections …”
As part of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) used to outline the
preparation of the traffic study prior to commencing the work, the Engineering
Division provided the applicant’s traffic consultant with the City criteria by which
to analyze signalized and un-signalized intersections that could be potentially
impacted by the proposed Project.
“… cut-through traffic through the neighborhood – something not adequately
considered by the Commission …”
The traffic study determined the traffic generated by the proposed project would
not impact any intersection or residential street. Therefore, no traffic
mitigation measures were required. Said analysis took into account the traffic
patterns within the surrounding neighborhood including, but not limited to, the
existing traffic diverter at the Hayden Place, Hayden Avenue and Higuera Street
intersection and the existing and proposed northbound / southbound traffic flow
along Higuera Street.
Based on all of the above and on the City’s criteria, the traffic generated by the
Project would not have a significant impact on traffic. City staff, including the
Engineering Division’s consulting traffic engineer, concurred with the traffic study
findings and recommend its approval to the Planning Commission.
Although the traffic study did not identify any needed mitigations, the Planning
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contribution towards the cost of studying and implementing a Neighborhood Traffic
Management Plan (NTMP) along Higuera Street between Lucerne Avenue and
Hayden Avenue. Although there was no direct nexus to require the applicant to
provide such contribution, the applicant voluntarily agreed to contribute. As such,
Condition No. 117 of the Planning Commission Resolution (Attachment No.1A)
outlines this requirement. The fair share contribution was calculated by the City
Engineer to be $50,000.
2. Parking:
“… parking spaces do not protect the adjacent neighborhood streets …”
After the required review of the Project, including consideration of the Site Plan
Review, the Administrative Use Permit for tandem parking and the fact that all
required parking is to be provided for on-site and that no project vehicle access is
permitted to/from the immediate residential neighborhood along Higuera Street,
the Planning Commission determined the project was compatible with the
surrounding neighborhood as outlined in the resolution. In addition, the Planning
Commission imposed a condition (Condition No. 116) on the project requiring the
applicant to submit a Parking Management Plan which establishes the systems
and procedures for the management of the on-site parking including but not
limited to the proposed operations of the tandem parking, provisions for tenant
and visitor parking, any sticker system implemented to identify users of the on-
site parking, and any proposed paid parking program, if applicable.
In addition, the condition requires three consecutive annual monitoring reports of
the project’s parking operations and its compliance with the Parking Management
Plan commencing one year after issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy to
determine whether Project related parking is occurring off-site on adjacent
residential streets, including but not limited to, Higuera Street, Lucerne Avenue,
Wesley Street, Helms Avenue, and Schaefer Street, which the City shall contract
with a consultant to produce at the applicant’s, or property owner expense.
3. Neighborhood Compatibility:
“…the Commission inadequately considered the Project’s lack of
compatibility…”
“…the tallest part of the Project is more than 18 feet taller than the existing
maximum zoned height…”
“…terracing the lower floor is not sufficient…”
“…a building height varying between 30’-6” and 61’-9” is in no way compatible
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“…the Commission improperly gave too much consideration to the terracing of
the first floors and the “green” nature of the proposed building…”
“…the architectural design of the structure, in particular its height, is
incompatible…”
“…the proposed Project is bordered by other commercial uses, none of which is
more than 2 stories…”
“…the modern nature of the building, though appealing is incompatible…”
“…the proposed landscaping may be best described as minimal with ineffective
screening…”
After review of all materials presented and testimony given, the Planning
Commission made the finding as outlined in the attached resolution that the
proposed terraced/split-level building, with a building height varying between
30’-6” and 61’-9”, is deemed compatible with the surrounding neighborhood
notwithstanding the fact it exceeds the 43’-0” maximum building height in the IG
Zone due to its building setbacks, architectural design and building materials.
The proposed terraced/split-level office building will be 61’-9” at the highest
point and will have a terraced design so as to step the building away from the
adjoining residential neighborhood to the north and west. By stepping the
building back and by providing varying building setbacks along all of the building
frontages, the project’s impacts to the residential neighborhood are lessened
thereby making the project more compatible with the residential neighborhood.
The building frontage along Higuera Street has a setback that allows for both
onsite and offsite landscaping so as to further screen the project from the
adjoining residential neighborhood.
The proposed project is an architecturally modern building making use of a
variety of building materials including wood, metal, concrete and glass. The
design incorporates environmentally friendly and energy efficient building
elements including roof top photovoltaic solar panels, green screening walls and
green roof areas. All of these elements once combined provide an architectural
relief and visual interest to the building elevations. Public artwork, in compliance
with the City’s Art in Public Places program, is proposed to be incorporated along
the building facades.
The building materials noted above, along with the environmentally friendly
design features, will provide for an architectural style and color scheme that will
complement existing development in the area.
The proposed landscaping meets all zoning code requirements providing visual
relief and enhancing sustainability goals. More specifically, the onsite landscape
features include ground cover, shrubs, trees and “green” building designs to
provide a visual screen of the building to the surrounding residential uses. This City of Culver City, California
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will be amplified by the additional landscaping within the Higuera Street public
right of way as part of the landscape maintenance district which will further add to
the visual enhancement of the project’s image to the surrounding residential
uses. Overall, the onsite and offsite landscaping will complement the modern
style of architecture, soften the massing of the proposed building and improve
the visual image of the project from the adjoining residential neighborhood.
4. CEQA Review:
“… Need an environmental impact report (EIR) …”
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the procedures
adopted by the City to implement CEQA, an Initial Study [the preliminary analysis]
was prepared. The Initial Study is comprised of a list of objective criteria the City
must use in evaluating any potential environmental effects of a project. The Initial
Study also provides detailed information to use as the basis for deciding whether to
prepare an environmental impact report (EIR), Negative Declaration (ND) or a
Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) for the proposed project. Based on this
process, the Initial Study determined the proposed project would not have a
significant adverse impact on the environment since it is consistent with the General
Plan and Zoning Code of the City, the proposed development consists of office use
which is permitted by the referenced plan and zoning, the project is fully parked in
accordance with the Zoning Code, the project does not impact the residential uses in
the area, it does not eliminate or disturb any historic resources and it does not create
impacts upon biological resources nor does it create cumulative impacts. Therefore
a Negative Declaration finding was deemed to be appropriate. After the required
review of the project, including the referenced Initial Study, the Planning
Commission determined the Negative Declaration was appropriate as outlined in the
resolution.
HEIGHT EXCEPTION:
Originally, the applicant submitted preliminary development plans that proposed a
building with a uniform height measuring 43’-0” with a 5’-0” parapet for an effective
building height of 48’-0” consistent with the 43’-0” height limit (plus 5’-0” parapet) in
the IG Zone.
However, after receiving comments from some of the neighboring residents
pertaining to the height of the building and its proximity to adjacent residential uses
during various applicant-sponsored community meetings, the applicant revised the
building massing so as to terrace the building away from the neighboring residential
uses to the north and west and then added a partial 5th floor at the furthest point City of Culver City, California
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away from the residences so as to regain the footage lost as a result of the terracing
and maintain a building measuring 62,765 GSF as originally proposed.
Since the proposed project exceeds the maximum building height, the applicant has
filed a Height Exception application. As outlined in the approved development
plans, the applicant has submitted for approval a terraced/split-level office building
measuring between 30’-6” and 61’-9” in height that provides a building massing
which steps back from the surrounding residential uses and provides the desired
building size – yet the proposed building exceeds the CCMC maximum building
height of 43’-0” in the IG Zone by up to 18’-9”.
CCMC Section 17.300.025.C.1. – Exceptions to Height Limits outlines the procedure
for requesting the City Council to grant an exception to the height limits established
in the CCMC. The City Council, after consideration of a recommendation from the
Planning Commission, may by resolution establish a maximum building height for
new construction in Redevelopment Component Area #1 through #3 subject to
consistency with a Design For Development (DFD) as may be adopted by the Culver
City Redevelopment Agency for the subject site. Since the subject project site is
located within Redevelopment Component Area #3, the applicant has initiated
discussions with the Redevelopment Division for Redevelopment Agency adoption
of a DFD. The request to exceed the maximum building height, and any other
restrictions related to rooftop parapets and mechanical equipment, are to be
considered as part of this Height Exception and the DFD.
As required as part of the submittal requirements for a Height Exception (Attachment
1-Q) the applicant has submitted a shade and shadow study, site line analysis, and
visual simulations as outlined in the Development Plans (Attachment 1-D). In
addition, the applicant has conducted community outreach events as describe in the
applicant’s Height Exception Criteria Summary dated August 7, 2008 (Attachment
No. 1-I). Since the proposed Height Exception does not result in additional floor
area, the applicant was not required to submit a pro forma, market analysis or
additional traffic study.
In reviewing requests for a Height Exception, design and compatibility are the key
criteria used by staff to assess the proposal and make a recommendation. This
includes: privacy of adjacent uses; shade and shadow impacts; view blockage;
location relative to surrounding uses; and design and physical appearance. Each
issue is addressed further below.
Privacy: The project design has taken into consideration privacy impacts to adjacent
residential uses. The building is a minimum of 100 feet from homes on Higuera and
the west side of Lucerne minimizing any views into these homes or yards. The
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Lucerne. The windows on the west side of the building are few and set high so that
views into the neighboring yards are constrained.
Shade and Shadow: As outlined in the architectural plans, an analysis of the
anticipated shade and shadow footprint of the proposed building throughout the year
has been prepared. The analysis concludes that there will be no significant impact
onto any of the adjoining buildings resulting from the additional height.
View Blockage: The proposed building will not be in the view shed of any
residential uses and therefore will not result in any view blockage from adjacent
properties.
Location: The majority of the proposed building is at or below the 43 foot height limit
of the IG zone. The portion of the building that rises to a proposed 61’-9” is located
away from the sensitive residential receptors and more appropriately towards the
commercial/industrial uses on Hayden Place. The building measures a maximum
height of 32 feet along the residential perimeter on the Higuera (north) side and 30.5
feet along the residential perimeter on the Lucerne (west) side. This height of the
building in this location is consistent with the 30 foot height limit in the surrounding
R-2 residential zone. In addition, the building is setback up to 24 feet directly
abutting the residential uses on Lucerne.
Design and Physical Appearance: The massing of the proposed building includes
a terraced/split-level design with varying building setbacks pulling the height away
from the adjoining residential uses and more appropriately towards the
commercial/industrial uses. The proposed building materials, colors and finishes are
intended to create a building appearance that is sensitive to the nature of the
adjoining residential uses, including the extensive use of wood paneling on those
portions of the building facing residential uses.
Based on the criteria outlined above, staff believes there are various unique
characteristics that apply to the subject site and the proposed design of the project
which lend to it being appropriate for a Height Exception. The Height Exception
does not seek to add square footage to the building, but rather is intended to
address compatibility issues with adjacent residential uses. The lowering of the
height adjacent to the residential use provides a building appearance that insures a
compatibility with the surrounding residential uses. As noted herein, the Planning
Commission has recommended that the City Council approve the Height Exception.
SUBDIVISION:
Because the project is intended as an office condominium development, an airspace
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The State Subdivision Map Act and CCMC Chapter 15.10 regulate the subdivision of
land. The tentative tract map review process allows the City the opportunity to
review the proposed subdivision to insure all necessary onsite and offsite
improvements are provided for. Accordingly, the Public Works Department has
reviewed the proposed condominium subdivision via Tentative Tract Map No. 69769
(Attachment No. 1-M) and found it to be in compliance with all applicable State and
CCMC regulations and the Planning Commission has recommended approval of the
Tentative Tract Map.
Pursuant to state law, the City Council has limited discretion in its review of a
tentative tract map (TTM) as set forth in the Subdivision Map Act (SMA). The SMA
sets forth the only grounds to deny the approval of a tentative map. These findings,
as listed in Government Code Section 66474 and reiterated in Culver City Municipal
Code Section 15.10.265, are as follows:
1. That the proposed map is not consistent with applicable general and
specific plans;
2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not
consistent with applicable general and specific plans;
3. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development;
4. That the site is not physically suitable for the proposed density of
development;
5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements are likely
to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat;
6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to
cause serious public health problems;
7. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict
with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use
of, property within the proposed subdivision.
Regardless of the nature of the findings for denial of a TTM, the Council’s decision
must be based upon substantial evidence in the record. The findings cannot be
based upon conclusory statements, but must contain specific facts and evidence.
The Planning Commission Resolution for this project, which recommends approval
of the TTM, specifically addresses each of the above-listed findings in determining
that approval is appropriate.
REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY:
BACKGROUND:
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The subject site (the “Site”) is located in Component Area No. 3 of the Culver City
Redevelopment Project (the “Redevelopment Project”).
Pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan for the Redevelopment Project and the Culver
City Municipal Code, a height exception may be granted in areas of the
Redevelopment Project if a DFD allowing additional height is in effect for the
redevelopment project area in question. The proposed adoption of a DFD for the
subject site will, among other things, permit a height exception to be granted. The
Draft DFD is provided as Attachment No. 5.
On November 6, 2008, the Advisory Committee on Redevelopment (ACOR), after
hearing a presentation on the project by the Applicant, and considering the language
in the draft DFD, voted to recommend to the Agency that it approve the DFD and the
project. The draft minutes of the ACOR meeting are enclosed in the agenda packet
as Attachment Number 6. At that meeting, one member of the public complained
that there hasn’t been adequate public participation with the developer.
DISCUSSION:
Design for Development (DFD)
The applicant met with the neighboring residents to get input from the community
regarding the proposed design for the Project. In response to community concerns
over the height of the building nearest to the neighboring residential uses to the
north and west of the site, the Project was redesigned, shifting the building massing
from the north and west edges facing the residential use to the upper floors of the
building farthest from the residential uses. The proposed solution maintains the
financial viability of the Project without loss of leasable square footage and
minimizes the building massing and height from the adjoining residential uses. This
redesign of the building, fashioned in response to the community’s concerns,
requires a height exception, and therefore, a DFD allowing such a height exception
is a pre-requisite.
Recent changes to the submittal requirements for processing a DFD related to a
height exception, include new provisions for evaluating the financial and physical
factors pertaining to an application. These requirements include:
1. Pro forma Analysis; (Exception for projects which do not result in increased floor
area
2. 2. Market Analysis; (Exception for projects which do not result in increased floor
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3. Design Analysis; and
4. Public Participation Plan.
The Draft DFD and attachments thereto contain the documentation and analysis used
to conclude that a height exception in this instance can be supported to enable the
Applicant to implement its design solution prepared in response to the neighbor’s
concern regarding the apparent building massing and height as proposed for the
Project.
Staff Recommends that the Agency approve a Design For Development (DFD) for
the property at 8665 Hayden Place.
Tentative Tract Map
Section 420 of the Redevelopment Plan for Component Area Number 3 requires the
Agency to approve all subdivisions of land within the Component Area. The site of
the proposed project measures 34,580 square feet (0.79 acre) in lot area. The
proposed tract map would create up to thirty (30) condominium airspace lots. No
land area is required to be dedicated or acquired. The size and shape of the site will
not hinder development to occur pursuant to the Redevelopment Plan.
Staff recommends approval of the Tentative Tract Map subject to the conditions of
approval to be adopted by the City Council for the Tentative Tract Map. The Agency
can rely on the environmental findings previously adopted by the Planning
Commission for this Project.
Conformance
The Redevelopment Plan land use designation for this site is “Industrial.” The
location of the site is within the Hayden Tract, an industrial part of the City developed
with industrial, offices and studio related uses. Staff recommends that the Agency
find that the proposed project conforms to the Redevelopment Plan.
CEQA FINDING:
The Initial Study conducted for the project dated September 16, 2008, (Attachment
No. 1-O) determined there were no potential significant environmental impacts
associated with the proposed Project and that no mitigation measures were
required. The initial study utilized the following technical studies:
1. CEQA Air Quality Handbook, 1993 update; City of Culver City, California
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2. City of Culver City General Plan Program EIR, November 1995;
3. Culver City Redevelopment Plan Amendment EIR, November 16, 1998; and
4. Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by KOA Corporation, July 23, 2008.
Based on the above, staff prepared the referenced Initial Study and a Negative
Declaration. If the Project were to be approved as recommended by the Planning
Commission, staff recommends the City Council adopt the Negative Declaration.
CONCLUSION:
Based on the above changes to the project design and draft conditions of approval,
staff recommends that the City Council uphold the Planning Commission’s decision.
FISCAL ANALYSIS:
This is a private venture project with no financial participation by the City or Agency.
If the Project is approved, then the City would gain commercial taxes (i.e. business
tax, sales tax, and utility users tax) and the Agency would receive additional tax
increment once construction is completed, all condominium office units are sold, and
all commercial/office space is leased.
Additionally, there is measurable staff time associated with the initial processing of
the various project entitlement applications, CEQA review and the subsequent
appeal of the project. A portion of the cost of staff’s time is recovered through user
fees and charges for entitlements (i.e. Administrative Use Permit, Height Exception,
Site Plan Review, and Tentative Tract Map fees) and appeal fees, at a cost recovery
level approved by City Council.
Generally, an office development is a lower impact use relative to public safety and
municipal services since operating hours are more limited than other land uses and
the project costs less to service. However, it also generates less taxable revenue for
the City then some other land uses, yet it will generate a positive long term financial
benefit to both the City and Redevelopment Agency. The impact to the General
Fund once the project is complete is anticipated to be minor since the increased
revenues are estimated to offset the increased service costs. However, the impact
to the Redevelopment Agency once the project is completed is a net increase in tax
increment (after deducting statutory pass through payments and County
administration fees). When Redevelopment Component Area No. 3 expires in 2018
and debt obligations from that Component Area are fully satisfied, the City’s General
Fund will then realize an increase in property tax revenues in an amount equal to
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Therefore, the long term net fiscal impact to the community, after accounting for an
increase in revenues and public service costs and additional tax increment, is
estimated to result in a positive financial benefit to the City and Agency. Adoption of
the Design For Development carries no significant financial impact to the Agency.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. October 22, 2008, Planning Commission Staff Report and Attachments:
A. Final Draft Planning Commission Resolution No. 2008-P012.
B.* Project Summary.
C.* Vicinity Map.
D.* Aerial Photograph.
E.* Preliminary Development Plans.
F. Materials Board [to be on display at the meeting].
G.* Excerpt of the draft Design For Development.
H.* Applicant’s Project Summary.
I.* Applicant’s Height Exception Criteria Summary.
J.* Public Notification Radius Map.
K.* Petition in Opposition to the Project.
L.* Traffic Study dated July 23, 2008.
M.* Tentative Tract Map No. 69769.
N.* CEQA Initial Study.
O.* CEQA Proposed Negative Declaration.
P.* Applicant’s Letter Responding to Petition Statements.
Q.* Height Exception Submittal Requirements.
R.* Written Public Comments [prior to Planning Commission meeting].
*Previously distributed to the City Council on December 1, 2008.
2. Draft Minutes Excerpt of October 22, 2008, Planning Commission
meeting.
3. Appeal filed on November 4, 2008.
4. Written Public Comments [after Planning Commission meeting].
5. Draft Design For Development.
6. Draft Minutes Excerpt of the November 6, 2008, Advisory Committee
on Redevelopment meeting.
MOTIONS:
That the City Council:
A. (Staff recommendation) Deny the Appeal and uphold the Planning
Commission’s approval of the Site Plan Review and direct staff to return to the
City Council with the appropriate resolution adopting the CEQA Negative City of Culver City, California
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Declaration and outlining the findings for approval of the Site Plan Review,
Height Exception and Tentative Tract Map; or
B. Grant the Appeal in part but modify the Planning Commission’s approval of
the Site Plan Review and direct staff to return to the City Council with the
appropriate resolution adopting the CEQA Negative Declaration and outlining
the findings for modifying the Site Plan Review and approval of the Height
Exception and the Tentative Tract Map; or
C. Grant the Appeal and overturn the Planning Commission’s approval of the Site
Plan Review and direct staff to return to the City Council with the appropriate
resolution outlining the findings for denying the Site Plan Review and thereafter
take no action on the Height Exception or the Tentative Tract Map.
AND (only if necessary)
That the Redevelopment Agency (only in the case Motion A or B is adopted by the
City Council):
A. Approve the Design For Development (DFD) for the Project; and,
B Determine that the project is consistent with Redevelopment Plan for
Component Area No. 3.
MEETING DATE: 12/15108
JOINT PUBLIC HEARING - 1) City Council Public Hearing for
Consideration of an Appeal of the Planning Commission's Approval
of Site Plan Review, SPRP-2007183, and the CEQA Negative
Declaration Finding; and Approval of Height Exception, HTEX P-
2008111, and Tentative Tract Map No. 69769, TIM P-2007184;
and 2) Redevelopment Agency Consideration of Approval of a
Design for Development (DFD) and Conformity with the
Redevelopment Plan for Component Area Number 3.
AGENDA ITEM:
ATTACHMENTS
No. Item Pages
1. October 22, 2008, Planning Commission Report: 1 —
A. Draft Revised Planning Commission Resolution No. 2008-P012. 17 46
B.* Project Summary. 47 — 50
C.* Vicinity Map, 51
D.* Aerial Photograph. 52
E.* Preliminary Development Plans. 53 — 80
F. Materials Board [to be on display at the meeting]. 81
G.* Excerpt of the draft Design For Development. 82
H.* Applicant's Project Summary. 83— 113
I.* Applicant's Height Exception Criteria Summary. 114
J.* Public Notification Radius Map. 115
K.* Petition in Opposition to the Project. 116 137
L.* Traffic Study dated July 23, 2008. 138 — 355
M.* Tentative Tract Map No. 69769, 356
N.* CEQA Initial Study. 357 — 377
O. CEQA Proposed Negative Declaration. 378
P.* Applicant's Letter Responding to Petition Statements. 379
Q.* Height Exception Submittal Requirements. 380
R.* Written Public Comments [prior to Planning Commission]. 381 — 408
2. Minutes Excerpt / October 22, 2008 / Planning Commission meeting. 409 417
3. Appeal filed on November 4, 2008. 418 — 419
4. Written Public Comments [after Planning Commission]. 420 — 422
5. Draft Design For Development. 423 — 437
6. Minutes Excerpt / November 6, 2008 / Advisory Committee meeting. 438 — 440
* = Previously distributed.Attachment No. 'I
City of Culver City, California
Planning Commission Agenda Item Report
Meeting Date: October 22, 2008 Item Number: PH-1
AGENDA ITEM: Approval of Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183,
Administrative Use Permit, AUP P-2008110, and a Negative Declaration, and
a recommendation of Height Exception, HTEX P-2008111, and Tentative
Tract Map No. 69769, TIM P-2007184, for the Construction of a terraced /
split-level 4 — 5 story condominium office building measuring 62,765 Gross
Square Feet (GSF) at 8665 Hayden Place. (Continued from October 8, 2008)
Contact Person/Dept.: Phone Number:
Joseph Montoya, Associate Planner (310) 253-5736
Public Hearing: [X] Action Item: [ I Attachments: [X]
Public Notification: On September 16, 2008, notices were mailed to all property
owners and occupants within a 500-foot plus radius of the site extended to the
end of the block; to all individuals who previously spoke on this proposed project
at prior City meetings and to all other interested individuals. The notice was also
emailed to the Master Notification List. On September 16, 2008, two (2) Project
Notification signs were posted on the site. On October 2, 2008, a revised public
notice announcing the change in meeting date was mailed to all individuals listed
above plus an e-mail to the Master Notification List. The project notification signs
were modified on October 5, 2008, to announce the new public hearing date.
Planning Review:
Thomas Gorham, Planning Manager, October 13, 2008
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt a Negative Declaration based on the Initial Study finding the project
will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment (Attachment
No. 15),
2. Approve Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183, and Administrative Use
Permit, AUP P-2007184, subject to the Conditions of Approval as outlined
in Resolution No. 2008-P012 (Attachment No. 1); and
3. Recommend to the City Council conditional approval of Height Exception,
HTEX P-2008111, and Tentative Tract Map No. 69769, TTM P-2007184,
subject to the Conditions of Approval as outlined in Resolution No. 2008-
P012 (Attachment No. 1).
PROCEDURES:
1. Chair calls on staff for a brief staff report and Planning Commission poses
questions to staff as desired;
2. Chair opens the public hearing, providing the applicant the first opportunity
to speak, followed by the general public;
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Chair seeks a motion to close the public hearing after all testimony has
been presented; and
4. Commission discusses the matter and arrives at its decision.
BACKGROUND:
Request
As outlined in the preliminary development plans (Attachment No. 5), the project
applicant / property owner, ReThink Tara Green LLC, is requesting approval to
demolish the existing 18,000 gross square foot (GSF) industrial building along
with all site improvements and then to construct a terraced split-level 4 — 5 story
condominium office building measuring 62,765 GSF and between 30'-6" and 61'-
9" in height with 181 parking spaces [including 36 spaces A-) tandem form] with
related setbacks and onsite / offsite improvements. To accomplish this request,
a Site Plan Review (SPR) is required to construct the project; a Height Exception
(HTEX) is required to exceed the 43 foot building height limit in the 1G Zone; an
Administrative Use Permit (AUP) is required for the tandem parking and a
Tentative Tract Map (TIM) is required to subdivide the site for office
condominium airspace units. General Information
Please refer to the Project Summary (Attachment No. 2).
Existing Conditions
The subject site, as outlined in the Vicinity Map (Attachment No. 3) and Aerial
Photograph (Attachment No. 4), is a single lot parcel accessed from the westerly
terminus of the Hayden Place cul-de-sac via an existing fire lane easement
roadway that shall remain in place along the easterly portion of the site. It is
currently developed with an 18,000 GSF industrial building formerly used as a
warehouse / distribution center for a retail user measuring 25'-0" +/- to the roof
and constructed circa 1977 with 30 surface parking spaces and landscaping
consisting of ground cover, shrubs and trees.
To the north, the site fronts onto Higuera Street and although it does not offer
any private vehicle access, emergency public vehicles to/from the street via a
barricaded emergency drive approach shall continue to maintain access. Along
Higuera Street is a City-managed landscape maintenance district with ground
cover, shrubs and trees to which,the applicant is a participant. To the east is an
existing industrial building and parking lot. To the south, directly abutting the site
is an industrial building and parking lot. And to the west, directly abutting the site
is a single family residence.
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The site is designated in the General Plan Land Use Element as "Industrial" and
on the Zoning Map as "General Industrial (IG)". To the north, across Higuera
Street, the area has residential designations and is developed with single and
multiple family residences. To the east and south, the area has industrial
designations and is developed with office / research / industrial / commercial /
filming uses. To the west, both abutting the site and across Lucerne Avenue,
the area is designated residential and developed with single and multiple family
residential uses.
Project Description
On August 2, 2007, the applicant initiated the filing process to begin this multi-
component development review and approval process. As outlined in the
attached preliminary development plans, the applicant is requesting approval to
accomplish the following actions:
1 Construct a new terraced split-level 4 — 5 story condominium office
building measuring 62,765 GSF with a surface parking lot and an attached
subterranean parking structure. Each office floor is "split" with Section "A"
constructed within the northerly portion of the site and Section "B" a floor
higher within the southerly portion of the site [hence a partial 5th floor
along the south side]. The building is provided with varied setbacks along
all building frontages. These setbacks are to be provided with new trees
and other landscaping so as to soften the visual image of the project from
the surrounding residential neighborhood. A courtyard located within the
central portion of the building is to be provided with passive landscaping
and seating. Additional onsite and offsite improvements including, but not
limited to, landscaping, water fountain, fencing and public art are
proposed.
The site slopes away from Higuera Street towards the Hayden Place cul-
de-sac. Since the existing slope condition of the site will generally remain
in place, the "new grade" elevation points for the proposed building shall
be as follows:
A. 89.67' at the northeast corner [at the top of the Higuera Street
public sidewalk];
B. 82.26' at the southeast corner [abutting the top of the fire lane
easement roadway to/from the Hayden Place cul-de-sac];
C. 87.10' at the southwest corner [the natural grade of the abutting
residence]; and
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D. 90.18' at the northwest corner [at the top of the Higuera Street
public sidewalk].
The split-level terraced building consist of two (2) portions with Portion "A"
being nearest to the north property line along the Higuera Street frontage
and with Portion "B" being furthest from the Higuera Street frontage along
the southerly property line. Hence, the "new grade" of the 1st floor of the
project along the Higuera Street frontage is between 2'-O" and 4'-10"
below the Higuera Street top of public sidewalk elevation. The other
portions of the site also result in a varying building height.
The building is proposed to be "green" in design by use of alternative roof
materials, skylights, centrally located ventilation shafts, photovoltaic solar
panels along the southerly roof area of "Portion B" and other
environmental and aesthetically sensitive elements such as a "green
screen" facing the westerly edge of the central courtyard so as to provide
additional screening to the residential uses to the west of the site.
Additional screening is to be provided by the installation of vertical louvers
along the south wall so as to obstruct direct line of sight from the upper
floors of the project onto the residential uses to the west; and the windows
along the west building elevations are to be non-vision glass to further
protect the visual privacy of the residential uses to the west. Said
terracing steps the building away from the residential uses in the area and
towards the adjoining industrial uses. To be constructed, the project
requires the approval of a Site Plan Review (S PR) application;
2. Construct the subject building with a varying height between 30'-6" and
61'-9" to the top of roof via a Height Exception (HTEX) application since
portions of the proposed structure exceeds the 43'-0" maximum height
permitted in the IG Zone;
3. Provide 181 parking spaces [12 spaces on the surface and 169 parking
spaces within a three (3) level subterranean parking structure]. The
parking plan proposes 36 parking spaces in tandem format via an
Administrative Use Permit (AUP) application. The project also proposes
to provide 29 bicycle parking spaces located throughout the surface and
subterranean parking areas. The parking area within the subterranean
garage is also intended to be provided with an after-hours security gate
system; and
4. Subdivide the new project into a "for sale" condominium airspace office
complex via a Tentative Tract Map (TTM) application.
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The applicant has provided a written narrative (Attachment No. 8) summarizing
the proposed project and efforts to address neighborhood concerns
Project Notification
The public notification process began when, under the City's direction, the
applicant mailed a letter to the surrounding neighborhood informing them of the
initial project application filing with the City on December 13, 2007.
As outlined in the Public Notification Radius Map (Attachment No. 10), the
standard 300 foot radius for all mailed public notification to owners and
occupants was initially extended to 500 feet and then extended again to the end
of the block and to include portions of the Hayden Tract along Hayden Avenue
and the surrounding streets. Individuals that spoke at prior Planning Commission
and City Council meetings on the proposed project were also notified. All other
CCMC requirements pertaining to posted notification signage were followed.
Two separate public notice mailings were mailed, and the onsite project
notification signs were installed, announcing the original October 8, 2008,
Planning Commission meeting date and then subsequently remelted and revised
to reflect the rescheduled meeting date of October 22, 2008.
On September 29 and 30, 2008, the Planning Division received a petition
(Attachment No. 11) [one (1) cover page and 21 pages with 294 signatures] in
opposition to the referenced project. At this time, thirty two (32) of the signatures
have been found to be invalid [i.e., due either because the signatures were in
opposition to some other project or not a valid signature] thereby validating 262
signatures at this time. Thereafter, the applicant submitted a letter (Attachment
No. 16) responding to the petition introductory statements.
In addition to the public notification outlined above, the applicant conducted a
minimum of twelve (12) "outreach" events with the surrounding residents
informing them of the project and of the various revisions of the project design as
it evolved to the version currently under review via this application process.
These outreach events are describe in the applicant's Height Exception Criteria
Summary dated August 7, 2008 (Attachment No. 9).
ANALYSIS:
Land Use and Zoning
The General Plan Land Use Element designates the site as "Industrial". The
General Plan states on Page LU-21 that "... Residential and industrial uses, or
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commercial [Le., offices] and industrial uses, can coexist when specific uses and
design characteristics are analyzed for compatibility ..."; and that "... Maximum
building intensity, specific types of land use, and development standards shall be
controlled by zoning based on lot size and location ...". Additionally, the Zoning
Map designates the subject site with an "Industrial (IG)" zoning designation which
is consistent with and implements the General Plan designation listed above.
Furthermore, as listed in CCMC Section 17.230 — Industrial Zoning Districts /
Table 2-8 "Allowed Uses and Permit Restrictions" , the proposed "office" use of
the subject site is listed as a "permitted" use in the IG Zone. Therefore, based on
the above data and the analysis performed on the proposed developed plan, staff
is of the opinion the proposed applications are consistent with the General Plan
and Zoning designations for the site.
Architectural Design
As outlined in the proposed preliminary development plans (Attachment No. 5)
and the materials board (Attachment No. 6) [to be on display at the meeting], the
proposed building configuration and materials result in a structure that conforms
to all applicable provisions of the IG Zone and all other CCMC development
standards. The proposed split-level height, with accompanying terracing /
setbacks, provides separation from the abutting properties to the north [Higuera
Street] and west [Lucerne Avenue] taking into account the sloped configuration of
the site.
The existing building proposed to be demolished is generally a non-descript
concrete tilt-up structure approximately 25 feet in height located within the
industrial / office business park established in the early 1970's. In contrast to the
existing building's architectural design, the proposed project is an architecturally
modern theme building making use of a variety of building materials and finishes
and a building massing pattern intended to soften the visual image of the building
when viewed from the surrounding residential areas. The proposed multi-faced
building includes the use of wood cladding, aluminum panels, cast concrete,
steel, perforated stainless steel rain screen, operable windows, shading
elements, cantilevered walls and walking bridges. These elements, in concert
with "green" building screens / walls and roof components, are all intended to
further enhance the compatibility of the proposed structure with the neighborhood
while providing an overall site design that is environmentally friendly and energy
efficient. Other site improvements [i.e., exterior light fixtures, bicycle racks, water
fountain, fencing, security gates] shall be of architectural materials, finishes and
colors compatible with the project. Lastly, the proposed installation of public art
panels in compliance with the City's Art in Public Places program along the
building facades will further add to the visual character of the building.
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The project is required to meet the photovoltaic requirements of CCMC
Ordinance No. 2008-004. To meet this new requirement, the applicant proposes
to include a roof mounted photovoltaic system along the southerly roof of Portion
"B" to reduce the demand of electricity. Additionally, the applicant proposes a
building design that incorporates construction, architecture and operational
measures consistent with the United States Green Building Council's (USGBC)
design standards. The USGBC uses a Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) four (4) level rating system that begins with basic "certified" and
then proceeds upward past "silver" and "gold" to "platinum", the highest most
efficient rating of all. It is the goal of the applicant to design, construct and
operate the proposed project so as to receive a "Gold" rating by including the
elements noted above while also insulating the building and reducing the
demand for mechanical services and using energy efficient windows and site
lighting systems.
On the basis of the proposed design and massing of the building, the project is
anticipated to be compatible with the existing area. Regarding the building's
compatibility with the residential uses to the north and west, the building is
stepped back from the residential uses so as to minimize the proposed building
visual impact and the proposed materials are intended to be non-reflective. To
the east and south, the building massing and architecture is compatible with the
adjoining industrial / office / commercial uses in the area.
Height Exception
Originally, the applicant submitted preliminary development plans that proposed
a building with a uniform height measuring 43'-0" with a 5'-0" parapet for an
effective building height of 48'-0" consistent with the 43'-0" height limit (plus 5-0"
parapet) in the IG Zone.
However, after receiving comments from some of the neighboring residents
pertaining to the height of the building and its proximity to adjacent residential
uses during various applicant-sponsored community meetings, the applicant
revised the building massing so as to terrace the building away from the
neighboring residential uses to the north and west and then added a partial 5th
floor at the furthest point away from the residences so as to regain the footage
lost as a result of the terracing and maintain a building measuring 62,765 GSF as
originally proposed.
Since the proposed project exceeds the maximum building height, the applicant
has filed a Height Exception application. As outlined in the preliminary
development plans, the applicant has submitted for approval a terraced / split-
level office building measuring between 30'-6" and 61'-9" in height that provides a
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building massing which steps back from the surrounding residential uses and
provides the desired building size — yet the proposed building exceeds the
CCMC maximum building height of 43'-0" in the 1G Zone by up to 18'-9".
CCMC Section 17.300.025.C.1. — Exceptions to Height Limits outlines the
procedure for requesting the City Council to grant an exception to the height
limits established in the CCMC. The City Council, after consideration of a
recommendation from the Planning Commission, may by resolution establish a
maximum building height for new construction in Redevelopment Component
Area #1 through #3 subject to consistency with a Design For Development (DFD)
as may be adopted by the Culver City Redevelopment Agency for the subject
site. Since the subject project site is located within Redevelopment Component
Area #3, the applicant has initiated discussions with the Redevelopment Division
for Redevelopment Agency adoption of a DFD. The request to exceed the
maximum building height, and any other restrictions related to rooftop parapets
and mechanical equipment, are to be considered as part of this Height Exception
and the DFD. At present, Redevelopment Division staff is in negotiations with
the applicant as to the contents of the DFD and the required public review of the
DFD by the Redevelopment Agency is not anticipated to be scheduled until after
the Planning Commission has completed its review of the proposed project. An
excerpt of the draft DFD pertaining to the proposed building height is provided for
informational purposes (Attachment No. 7). Therefore, if the Planning
Commission were to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed
Height Exception and approve the Site Plan Review, the Site Plan Review would
not become effective unless and until the Redevelopment Agency were to
approve the DFD and unless and until the City Council were to approve the
Height Exception.
As required as part of the submittal requirements for a Height Exception
(Attachment No, 17) the applicant has submitted a shade and shadow study, site
line analysis, and visual simulations as outlined in the Preliminary Development
Plans (Attachment No. 5). In addition, the applicant has conducted community
outreach events as describe in the applicant's Height Exception Criteria
Summary dated August 7, 2008 (Attachment No. 9). Since the proposed Height
Exception does not result in additional floor area, the applicant was not required
to submit a pro forma, market analysis or additional traffic study.
In reviewing requests for a Height Exception, design and compatibility are the
key criteria used by staff to assess the proposal and make a recommendation.
This includes: privacy of adjacent uses; shade and shadow impacts; view
blockage; location relative to surrounding uses; and design and physical
appearance.
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Privacy: The project design has taken into consideration privacy impacts to
adjacent residential uses. The building is a minimum of 100 feet from homes on
Higuera and the west side of Lucerne minimizing any views into these homes or
yards. The western façade of the building is adjacent to three homes on the east
side of Lucerne. The windows on the west side of the building are few and set
high so that views into the neighboring yards are constrained.
Shade and Shadow: As outlined in the architectural plans, an analysis of the
anticipated shade and shadow footprint of the proposed building throughout the
year has been prepared. The analysis concludes that there will be no significant
impact onto any of the adjoining buildings resulting from the additional height.
View Blockage: The proposed building will not be in the view shed of any
residential uses and therefore will not result in any view blockage from adjacent
properties.
Location: The majority of the proposed building is at or below the 43 foot height
limit of the 1G zone. The portion of the building that rises to a proposed 61'-9" is
located away from the sensitive residential receptors and more appropriately
towards the commercial/industrial uses on Hayden Place. The building measures
a maximum height of 32 feet along the residential perimeter on the Higuera
(north) side and 30.5 feet along the residential perimeter on the Lucerne (west)
side. This height of the building in this location is consistent with the 30 foot
height limit in the surrounding R-2 residential zone. In addition, the building is
setback up to 24 feet directly abutting the residential uses on Lucerne.
Design and Physical Appearance: The massing of the proposed building includes
a terraced / split-level design with varying building setbacks pulling the height
away from the adjoining residential uses and more appropriately towards the
commercial / industrial uses. The proposed building materials, colors and finishes
are intended to create a building appearance that is sensitive to the nature of the
adjoining residential uses, including the extensive use of wood paneling on those
portions of the building facing residential uses.
Based on the criteria outlined above, staff believes there are various unique
characteristics that apply to the subject site and the proposed design of the
project which lend to it being appropriate for a Height Exception. The Height
Exception does not seek to add square footage to the building, but rather is
intended to address compatibility issues with adjacent residential uses. The
lowering of the height adjacent to the residential use provides a building
appearance that insures a compatibility with the surrounding residential uses.
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Landscaping
Based on the extent of the site disruption during the construction phase of the
project so as to construct the new subterranean garage, all existing landscaping
within the site [i.e., trees, shrubs and ground cover] is required to be removed.
As outlined in the proposed site plan, new landscaped planters above natural did
areas are proposed as well within the proposed setback areas above the
subterranean garage. Other areas deemed appropriate for landscaping shall
include portions of the "green" rooftop areas.
In addition to the proposed onsite landscape plan, along the Higuera Street
frontage within the existing landscaping maintenance district, additional
landscaping [i.e., trees, shrubs and ground cover] as deemed appropriate by the
Parks Manager / City Landscape Architect and City Engineer shall be added to
further screen the building from the surrounding residential area.
Parking
The proposed parking plan of 181 parking spaces in a combination of surface
and subterranean locations meets all applicable CCMC onsite parking
requirements for the proposed office use including, but not limited to, the
provision of the required number of parking spaces [i.e., 179 spaces are required
and 2 spaces are extra] with the use of the AUP for tandem parking referenced
herein as well as the type of parking spaces [i.e., standard, handicapped and
loading], dimensions [i.e., width, length, aisleway and vertical clearance] and
signage. As permitted in the CCMC, the loading parking space is to be shared
with one of the standard spaces which can accommodate small trucks since
larger trucks are not anticipated to be used for the project. In addition, 29 bicycle
racks will be provided in both the surface parking area and the subterranean
parking structure.
The applicant is requesting approval of an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) in
order to provide 36 parking spaces in tandem form within the subterranean
garage. Accordingly, as outlined in CCMC Section 17.320.035.C.1.b., the use of
tandem parking serving the proposed office use is an allowable feature provided
said tandem parking meets the required AUP findings listed in CCMC Section
17.530.020 — Findings and Decisions. Based on the location [within the parking
structure], format [2-deep] and dimensions [refer to plans] of the tandem parking
spaces, staff has determined the request meets all of the minimum requirements
of the CCMC.
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Traffic and Circulation
Based on the City's adopted traffic study criteria, a traffic study was deemed
necessary by the Planning Division and Engineering Division. As outlined in the
Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) approved by the City of Culver City and
the City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and the scope of
the analysis listed therein, KOA Corporation, a state licensed traffic engineering
firm, prepared the traffic study dated July 23, 2008, and entitled Traffic Impact
Analysis For The Proposed 8665 Hayden Place Office, Culver City (Attachment
No. 12). Said traffic study analyzed the existing and proposed traffic volumes to
be generated by the proposed project as well as traffic patterns at nineteen (19)
intersections within the surrounding area [i.e., City of Culver City and City of Los
Angeles] regardless of jurisdiction during both the AM and PM peak hours.
Based on the information gathered from the field investigations, the consultant
proceeded with the required analysis including projected future traffic levels at
the referenced intersections based on development projects currently under
construction or anticipated to be constructed in the near future.
In addition to the 19 study intersections, the traffic consultant also investigated
the potential project related traffic impacts to the residential streets adjacent to or
near the project site including, but not limited to, Higuera Street, Lucerne
Avenue, Wesley Street, Helms Avenue and Schaefer Street.
The traffic analysis also took into account not only the existing traffic diversion
improvements within the area, but it also analyzed various on-going and/or
completed public improvement projects in the area including, but not limited to,
street repair work at the Higuera Street / Eastham Drive intersection, the Higuera
Street — Rodeo Road / Jefferson Boulevard intersection, the Jefferson Boulevard
/ National Boulevard intersection, the Eastham Drive / Jefferson Boulevard
intersection and the Hayden Avenue / National Boulevard intersection.
Other components of the analysis included taking into account the sole vehicle
access for the site is provided via the two-way fire lane roadway easement
leading to/from the westerly terminus of the Hayden Place cul-de-sac and
thereafter from the Hayden Place — Hayden Avenue / Higuera Street intersection.
Private vehicle access of any type or duration from along Higuera Street abutting
the site was noted to be prohibited and shall continued to be prohibited as part of
this proposed project. Lastly, the analysis confirmed the onsite circulation shall
be provided via 27'-0" wide aisle ways which allow vehicles to maneuver
adequately in and out of parking spaces within the surface parking area and the
subterranean garage. Vertical clearance within the subterranean garage shall be
no less than 7'-O" as required in the CC MC.
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Taking into account the onsite and offsite circulation patterns referenced above,
the traffic consultant analyzed the projected future traffic levels in the area and
the trips generated by the proposed project. Based on that analysis, the traffic
study concludes the increase in traffic at the studied intersections as a result of
the project will be below the City's criteria for significant impacts. Traffic impacts
at studied intersections [measured as volume to capacity ratios (V/C) or the ratio
of the number of actual vehicles to the amount of vehicles the intersection can
accommodate] must increase beyond a threshold given the Level of Service
(LOS) measured for the intersections in order to be considered a significant
impact. At the study intersections, the increase in the V/C ratios resulting from
the project — given the LOS for those intersections — is calculated to be below
what the City established as a significant impact. in other words, added traffic
resulting from the project to the areas studied is expected to be small enough so
as to not create a significant impact on traffic.
Therefore, as outlined in the Executive Summary of the traffic study [Page 4], the
traffic consultant has determined "... the traffic analysis shows that the project is
expected to have no significant impacts, based on City of Culver City and [the
City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation] LADOT traffic study
guidelines, at any of the study intersections ...". The Project Summary and
Project Recommendations [Page 54] further states the proposed parking, access
and circulation system for the proposed project will function in accordance with
the City's standards based on various conclusions including, but not limited to,
the following:
1. The project is anticipated to generate 575 net new daily vehicle trips,
including 82 net new trips in the AM peak hour [i.e., 7:00 AM — 9:00 AM]
and 77 net new trips during the PM peak hour [i.e., 4:00 PM — 6:00 PM];
and said trips do not exceed the thresholds for significant impact at any
location;
2. The proposed project will not significantly impact any of the study
intersections nor will it produce sufficient net new traffic to create
significant impacts to any of the adjacent local streets [neither residential
nor non-residential] or to the area's regional arterial roadways and
freeways; and therefore no offsite traffic mitigation measures are
warranted for the project; and
3. Although not specified or required as a mitigation measure in the traffic
analysis, based on the proposed gross square footage of the project, the
proposed project is required to meet the CCMC Traffic Demand
Management (TDM) Ordinance.
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Therefore, no traffic related project mitigation measures are required. The City's
Engineering Division and consulting traffic engineers have reviewed the traffic
study and have determined the traffic consultant's findings to be acceptable. A
condition of approval requiring compliance with the CCMC TDM Ordinance has
been recommended.
Noise
Construction of the project shall be subject to the hours of construction as
outlined in the CCMC [unless otherwise modified by the Planning Commission].
The project will be conditioned to require the use of construction equipment with
state-of-the-art noise shielding and muffling devices. Both the applicant and City
contact information shall be posted on the project site to direct individuals
wishing to report noise and other construction activity complaints. Following
occupancy of the site, the project is expected to generate no more than the noise
level consistent with the current use on the site. Therefore, no other special
noise related conditions of approval are recommended.
Construction
The proposed project includes the demolition of all existing onsite improvements
and the construction of a subterranean garage, the above ground office building
and related onsite and offsite improvements. Of special concern is the fact that
the required excavation for the relocation of existing utilities and the construction
of the subterranean garage will be in close proximity to the existing landscaped
buffer to the north, the existing industrial building to the south and the existing
single family residence to the west. A condition of approval requiring the
applicant to provide adequate shoring at a minimum along the north, south and
west property lines as deemed necessary by the Building Official so as to insure
the stability of the adjacent improvements listed above has been recommended.
SecuriN
The project shall be secured with a 4'-0" high wrought iron fence along the north
property line facing Higuera Street, with a 6'-0" high block wall along the west
property line abutting the single family residence with the CCMC required wall
step-down and with an after-hours overhead security gate at the entrance to the
subterranean garage with said gate setback from the building entrance so as to
insure proper vehicle alignment. The surface parking area shall remain
unsecured. The previously noted emergency fire lane access driveway along the
Higu era Street frontage currently secured by a post and chain barricade shall be
upgraded to a swing gate and Fire Department lock system that shall continue to
prohibited any private vehicle usage of the emergency driveway. Lastly, the
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Covenants, Codes and Restrictions [CC&R's] required as part of the subdivision
process shall include the creation of an owners association that shall actively
manage and provide security for the site. A condition of approval requiring all
security elements to be architecturally compatible with the project's design and
continuing the prohibition of private usage of the Higuera Street emergency
driveway have been recommended.
Area Compatibility
The "Industrial" General Plan and Zoning designations for the subject property
permit office use developments as proposed by the applicant. The proposed
building height of between 30'-6" and 61-9", while greater in some instances
than the surrounding industrial and residential buildings, is deemed to be
compatible as a result of the proposed use of the terraced / split-level
configuration and varying building setbacks as noted on the preliminary
development plans and as outlined in the Height Exception analysis contained
herein.
The proposed building materials and both the onsite and offsite landscaping
results in a project that is compatible with land uses permitted on neighboring
properties which are zoned either "Industrial (IG)" or "Two Family Residential
(R2)". The project will provide adequate parking onsite, the onsite and offsite
landscaping is in excess of CCMC requirements and the traffic generated by the
project has been deemed to not cause a significant impact to the existing or
projected traffic levels in the area. In addition, the noise levels generated by the
proposed use are anticipated to be compatible with the surrounding uses in the
vicinity. To date, no written comments have been received other than the
referenced petition.
Subdivision
Because the project is intended as an office condominium development, an
airspace subdivision is required. There will be a maximum of 30 office
condominium units. The State Subdivision Map Act and CCMC Chapter 15.10
regulate the subdivision of land. The tentative tract map review process allows
the City the opportunity to review the proposed subdivision to insure all
necessary onsite and offsite improvements are provided for. Accordingly, the
Public Works Department has reviewed the proposed condominium subdivision
via Tentative Tract Map No. 69769 (Attachment No. 13) and found it to be in
compliance with all applicable State and CCMC regulations subject to the
recommend conditions of approval.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study
(Attachment No. 14) was prepared which determined the project to have less
than significant impacts on the community since it is consistent with CCMC
regulations and the traffic study determined expected traffic from the project will
be below any threshold of significance. Taking into account the applications for
this project, the preliminary development plans, the materials board and the
recommended conditions of approval, staff determined the project could not have
a significant effect on the environment and a Negative Declaration is
recommended (Attachment No. 15).
CONCLUSION:
Staff has paid particular attention to the design of this project as it relates to the
residential neighborhood to the north across Higuera Street and to the west
abutting the site and across Lucerne Avenue and has worked closely with the
applicant to meet all applicable CCMC requirements, address community
concerns and develop a project that follows good planning practice.
Staff has visited the site numerous times and spoken with various residents of
the subject neighborhood to better understand and be able to address all
applicable concerns and has proposed numerous conditions to address the
issues particularly related to construction impacts and compatibility with both the
residential and non-residential uses in the vicinity. Based on the analysis
contained herein, staff believes all findings for the subject applications can be
made as more specifically outlined in the draft resolution of approval (Attachment
No. 1) and recommends approval of the project.
ALTERNATIVE OPTIONS:
The following alternative options may be considered by the Planning
Commission:
1. Approve the proposed project and applications with the recommended
conditions of approval if the applications are deemed to meet the required
findings.
2. Approve the proposed project and applications with additional and/or
different conditions of approval if deemed necessary to meet the required
findings and mitigate any new project impacts identified at the meeting.
3. Disapprove the proposed project if the applications do not meet the
required findings.
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ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft Resolution No. 2008-P012.
2. Project Summary.
3. Vicinity Map.
4. Aerial Photograph.
5. Preliminary Development Plans dated September 30, 2008.
6. Materials Board [to be on display at the meeting].
7. Excerpt of the draft Design For Development.
8. Applicant's Project Summary.
9. Applicant's Height Exception Criteria Summary.
10. Public Notification Radius Map.
11. Petition in Opposition to the Project.
12. Traffic Study dated July 23, 2008.
13. Tentative Tract Map No. 69769.
14. CEQA Initial Study.
15. CEQA Proposed Negative Declaration.
16. Applicant's Letter Responding to Petition Statements.
17. Height Exception Submittal Requirements.
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Attachment TA
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-P012
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE PLAN REVIEW, SPR
P-2007183, AND ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMIT, AUP P-2008110, AND
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF HEIGHT
EXCEPTION, HTEX P-2008111, AND TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 69769,
TTM P-2007184, FOR A ONE (1) LOT SUBDIVISION CREATING 30 OFFICE
AIRSPACE CONDOMINIUM UNITS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN
OFFICE BUILDING AT 8665 HAYDEN PLACE IN THE INDUSTRIAL GENERAL
(IG) ZONE.
(Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183)
(Administrative Use Permit, AUP P-2008110)
(Height Exception, HTEX P-2008111)
(Tentative Tract Map No. 69769, TTM P-2007184)
WHEREAS, on November 15, 2007, Greg Reitz, on behalf of ReThink Tara Green
LLC, property owner of 8665 Hayden Place, filed Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183,
Administrative Use Permit, AUP P-2008110, Height Exception, HTEX P-2008111, and
Tentative Tract Map No. 69769, TTM P2007184, to construct a terraced / split-level 4 — 5
story 62,765 gross square foot (GSF) office building measuring between 30'-6" and 61'-9" in
height with 181 parking spaces [12 surface and 169 subterranean] on the project site
described more fully as Lot 1 of Parcel Map No. 7673, in the City of Culver City, County of
Los Angeles, State of California; and
WHEREAS, in order to implement said proposed project, approval of the following
applications is required:
1. Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183, in order to develop the proposed project to
ensure compliance with the required standards and city ordinances and establish all onsite
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proposed project with the uses on adjoining properties; and
2. Administrative Use Permit, AUP P-2008110, in order to provide 36 parking
spaces in tandem format; and
3. Height Exception, HTEX P-2008111, in order to exceed the building height for
portions of the building up to 6V-9", being 189" above the 43'-0" maximum height limit of the
1G Zone; and
4. Tentative Tract Map No. 69769, TTM P-2007184, in order to subdivide the site
into a one (1) lot subdivision creating a maximum of thirty (30) office airspace condominium
units; and
WHEREAS, on October 22, 2008, the Planning Commission conducted a duly noticed
public hearing on these applications, fully considering the applications, preliminary
development plans, materials board, staff report, traffic study, environmental information and
all testimony presented; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the
Planning Commission has determined the project will not have significant impacts on the
environment and that a Negative Declaration finding is appropriate; and
WHEREAS, following conclusion of the public discussion and thorough deliberation of
the subject matter, the Planning Commission determined by a vote of 3 to 0 that the project
would not result in significant adverse environmental impacts, that a Negative Declaration
finding was appropriate and that the Site Plan Review and Administrative Use Permit should
be conditionally approved; and that the Height Exception and Tentative Tract Map should be
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conditionally approved and recommended to the City Council for approval as set forth herein
below.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CULVER
CITY, CALIFORNIA, RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to the foregoing recitations and the provisions of the Culver
City Municipal Code (CCMC), the following findings are hereby made:
Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183:
As outlined in CCMC Title 17, Section 17.540.020, the following required findings for a Site
Plan Review are hereby made:
A. The general layout of the project, including orientation and location of
buildings, open space, vehicular and pedestrian access and circulation, parking
and loading facilities, building setbacks and heights, and other improvements
on the site, is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter, the
requirements of the zoning district in which the site is located, and with all
applicable development standards and design guidelines.
The general layout of the project is consistent with the Industrial General (IC) zoning
district and the proposed project conforms to all applicable provisions of the IG Zone.
The north and west portions of the building facing the surrounding residential
neighborhood incorporates the code required setbacks from the property line and
provides amenities such as landscaping and pedestrian walkways. These setback
features are consistent with Zoning Code standards that are intended to protect
residential neighborhoods from office development and to facilitate office projects
within industrial areas with appropriate amenities. The project provides the 179 code
required parking spaces plus 2 additional parking spaces onsite. The proposed
terraced / split-level building, with a building height varying between 30'-6" and 61'-9",
is deemed compatible with the surrounding neighborhood notwithstanding the fact it
exceeds the 43'-0" maximum building height in the 1G Zone due to its building
setbacks, architectural design and building materials. Vehicular access to the onsite
parking is via a fire lane roadway from the westerly terminus of the Hayden Place cul-
de-sac and then northerly along the roadway to the site. The proposed structure is
well designed for vehicular and pedestrian access to the office use of the site, the
surface parking area and the subterranean parking area with elevators and stairs.
The loading area for the project is within the surface parking area as permitted by the
CCMC.
B.
The architectural design of the structure and the materials and colors are
compatible with the scale and character of surrounding development and other
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Chapter, the requirements of the zoning district in which the site is located, and
with all applicable development standards and design guidelines.
The proposed terraced! split-level office building will be 61'-9" at the highest point and
will have a terraced design so as to step the building away from the adjoining
residential neighborhood to the north and west. By stepping the building back and by
providing varying building setbacks along all of the building frontages, the project's
impacts to the residential neighborhood are lessened thereby making the project more
compatible with the residential neighborhood. The building frontage along Higuera
Street has a setback that allows for both onsite and offsite landscaping so as to
further screen the project from the adjoining residential neighborhood.
The proposed project is an architecturally modern building making use of a variety of
building materials including wood, metal, concrete and glass. The design
incorporates environmentally friendly and energy efficient building elements including
roof top photovoltaic solar panels, green screening walls and green roof areas. All of
these elements once combined provide an architectural relief and visual interest to the
building elevations. Public artwork, in compliance with the City's Art in Public Places
program, is proposed to be incorporated along the building facades.
The building materials noted above, along with the environmentally friendly design
features, will provide for an architectural style and color scheme that will complement
existing development in the area.
C. The landscaping, including the location, type, size, color, texture, and coverage
of plant materials, provisions for irrigation, and protection of landscape
elements has been designed to create visual relief, complement structures, and
provide an attractive environment and is consistent with the purpose and intent
of this Chapter, the requirements of the zoning district in which the site is
located ,and with all applicable development standards and design guidelines.
The proposed landscaping meets all zoning code requirements providing visual relief
and enhancing sustainability goals. More specifically, the onsite landscape features
include ground cover, shrubs, trees and "green" building designs to provide a visual
screen of the building to the surrounding residential uses. This will be amplified by
the additional landscaping within the Higuera Street public right of way as part of the
landscape maintenance district which will further add to the visual enhancement of the
project's image to the surrounding residential uses. Overall, the onsite and offsite
landscaping will complement the modern style of architecture, soften the massing of
the proposed building and improve the visual image of the project from the adjoining
residential neighborhood.
D.
The design and layout of the proposed project will not interfere with the use and
enjoyment of neighboring existing or future development, will not result in
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2008-P012vehicular or pedestrian hazards, and will be in the best interest of the public
health, safety, and general welfare.
The proposed location of the office project will not result in conflicts with uses in the
existing adjacent residential neighborhood and industrial area. Access to the surface
parking lot and subterranean garage shall be through the fire lane easement roadway
from the westerly terminus of the Hayden Place cul-de-sac and then northerly to the
site. Access to the subterranean parking garage shall be via a two-way onsite
driveway. No private vehicle access shall be permitted from the fire lane emergency
drive approach along the Higuera Street frontage. Vehicles entering the site shall be
provided with adequate maneuvering along the fire lane easement roadway and within
the site itself.
The project shall provide adequate parking on the site and the traffic generated by the
project is not anticipated to cause any significant impact to the existing or projected
traffic levels in the area. The vehicle and pedestrian access features, along with the
more than adequate onsite parking, shall lessen the possibility of interference with the
use and enjoyment of adjacent residential and industrial areas and future
development and shall reduce the possibility of vehicular or pedestrian hazards.
E. The existing or proposed public facilities necessary to accommodate the
proposed project (e.g., fire protection devices, parkways, public utilities,
sewers, sidewalks, storm drains, street lights, traffic control devices, and the
width and pavement of adjoining streets and alleys) will be available to serve
the subject site.
The existing and proposed public service facilities necessary to accommodate the
project such as the width and pavement of the adjoining streets, traffic control
devices, sewers, storm drains, parkways, sidewalks, street lights, street trees, fire
protection devices and other public utilities are provided for adequately as confirmed
by the City agencies that reviewed the project during the interdepartmental review
process.
F. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable
specific plan.
The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element in that
the project will provide for the revitalization of an industrial building through new
development of a currently under utilized building, which is consistent with objectives
of that Element. The project will also provide for new office condominium spaces and
employment opportunities along a section of Hayden Place that is lacking in such
prospects, furthering the intent of General Plan Land Use Policy 6.B that focuses on
commercial / office development that encourages intensities and qualities of
commercial / office uses that are sensitive to their locations.
2008-P012 October 22, 2008 Page 5The project as proposed will incorporate design features such as varying setbacks
and terraced building heights from the adjacent residential properties to the north and
west of the site. The residential uses north of the site are separated by a public street
with right-of-way landscaping which provides a landscaped buffer between the site
and the surrounding residential properties, thereby providing a transition from the
residential properties to the office property. These design features are consistent with
General Plan Land Use Policy 16.0 that encourages compatible commercial / office
uses adjacent to residential lots through conditional expansion. The project site will
incorporate offsite improvements such as new curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street trees.
Such office development and offsite improvements furthers the intent of General Plan
Land Use Policy 6.1 that calls for the planning of streetscape improvements such as
street trees and landscaping and facade improvements along commercial / office
corridors.
The proposed project design makes extensive use of green design elements such as
a green screen and green roof components as well as general landscaping
throughout the site. Planted roof areas are intended to provide ecological benefits
such as cooling, cleaning and humidifying the surrounding air, retaining and reducing
storm water run-off, and improving the thermal insulation of the roof itself, thereby
mitigating the effects of "urban heat islands". These green design features are
consistent with General Plan Open Space Element Objective 5 that calls for the
extension of the City's park-like qualities into business districts through urban design
improvements.
Overall the project is compatible with the surrounding area in that the proposed office
development is located along Hayden Place, an established office and industrial
portion of the City. The General Plan designation for the subject property is Industrial,
which permits the proposed office use to which patrons travel primarily by car. Office
uses are located throughout the industrial park to the east and south of the site.
Administrative Use Permit, AUP P-2008110:
As outlined in CCMC Title 17, Section 17.530.020, the following required findings for an
Administrative Use Permit are hereby made:
A. The proposed use is allowed within the subject zoning district with the approval
of an Administrative Use Permit and complies with all applicable provision of
this Title and CCMC.
The existing Industrial General (1G) zoning designation of the site allows the proposed
use of tandem parking subject to an Administrative Use Permit as outlined in CCMC
Section 17.320.035.C.1.13, and the proposed tandem parking layout complies with all
applicable provisions regarding parking design and layout guidelines. Each stall is
nine feet (9'-0") in width and thirty six feet (36'-0") in depth for a maximum of two (2)
tandem parking spaces. A proper aisle width is also provided.
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Specific Plan.
The proposed use of tandem parking to facilitate in the development of an office use
is consistent with the "Industrial" General Plan Land Use designation of the site which
allows a range of industrial and office uses. Each pair of tandem parking spaces shall
be leased to the same tenant and thereby will facilitate the full use of the office
condominium project.
C. The design, location, size and operating characteristics of the proposed use are
compatible with the existing and future land use in the vicinity of the subject
site.
The proposed use, design, location, size and operating characteristics of the tandem
parking spaces will not have an impact on adjacent uses and are therefore compatible
with the existing and future office land uses in the vicinity of the subject site. Each
pair of tandem parking spaces shall be assigned to the same tenant and thereby will
facilitate the full use of the office condominium project without requiring a parking
valet or attendant. Further, each pair of two (2) tandem parking spaces shall measure
nine feet (9'-0") in width by thirty six feet (36' .-0") in depth, sufficient for two (2)
vehicles to maneuver into and out of said spaces.
D. The subject site is physically suitable for the type and intensity of use being
proposed, including access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, shape, size,
provision of utilities and the absence of physical constraints.
The generally flat configuration of the parking areas, the vehicular access to the site
from the fire lane easement roadway, the adequate design of the ramp to/from the
subterranean parking where the tandem parking is to be located, and the proposed
onsite parking configuration is physically suitable to accommodate tandem parking.
The tandem parking is compatible with the proposed office use and shall not require a
parking valet or attendant. The tandem parking will not impact any utilities and there
are no physical constraints that would prevent the use of tandem parking.
E. The establishment, maintenance or operation of the proposed use will not be
detrimental to the public interest, health, safety or general welfare or injurious
to persons, property or improvements in the vicinity and zoning district in which
the property is located.
The establishment of tandem parking on the site subject to the conditions of approval
will not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety or general welfare or
injurious to persons, property or improvements in the surrounding industrial zoning
district or vicinity since said tandem parking will not generate any onsite or offsite
impacts.
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As outlined in CCMC Title 17, Section 17.300.025.0., the following findings for a Height
Exception are hereby made:
The proposed height of the office building is between 30'-6" and 61-9".
Consequently, the applicant has requested an exception to the 43'-0" maximum
height pursuant to CCMC Section 17.300.025.C., which permits the City Council to
establish a maximum building height for new construction in Redevelopment Project
Component Area #3, consistent with the DFD. The applicant has requested the
CORA adopt a DFD for the proposed project site.
2. The project design has taken into consideration privacy impacts to adjacent
residential uses. The building is a minimum of 100 feet from homes on Higuera and
the west side of Lucerne minimizing any views into these homes or yards. The
western facade of the building is adjacent to three homes on the east side of Lucerne.
The windows on the west side of the building are few and set high so that views into
the neighboring yards are constrained.
3. As outlined in the architectural plans, an analysis of the anticipated shade and
shadow footprint of the proposed building throughout the year has been prepared.
The analysis concludes that there will be no significant impact onto any of the
adjoining buildings resulting from the additional height.
4. The proposed building will not be in the view shed of any residential uses and
therefore will not result in any view blockage from adjacent properties.
5. The majority of the proposed building is at or below the 43 foot height limit of the IG
zone. The portion of the building that rises to a proposed 61'-9" is located away from
the sensitive residential receptors and more appropriately towards the
commercial/industrial uses on Hayden Place. The building measures a maximum
height of 32 feet along the residential perimeter on the Higuera (north) side and 30.5
feet along the residential perimeter on the Lucerne (west) side. This height of the
building in this location is consistent with the 30 foot height limit in the surrounding R-
2 residential zone. In addition, the building is setback up to 24 feet directly abutting
the residential uses on Lucerne.
6. The massing of the proposed building includes a terraced / split-level design with
varying building setbacks pulling the height away from the adjoining residential uses
and more appropriately towards the commercial / industrial uses. The proposed
building materials, colors and finishes are intended to create a building appearance
that is sensitive to the nature of the adjoining residential uses, including the extensive
use of wood paneling on those portions of the building facing residential uses.
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October 22, 2008 Page 8 2008-P012Tentative Tract Map No. 69769, TIM P-2007184:
As outlined in CCMC Title 15, Section 15.10.265, the following required findings for a
Tentative Tract Map are hereby made:
A. The proposed map is consistent with the General Plan.
The proposed tentative tract map is consistent with the General Plan Land Use
Element in that the proposed office subdivision will provide for the revitalization of an
industrial site through new development, which is consistent with General Plan Land
Use Objective 6 of that Element. This subdivision will also provide for new office
condominium spaces and employment opportunities along a section of Hayden Place,
furthering the intent of General Plan Land Use Policy 6.B that focuses on commercial
/ office development which encourages intensities and qualities of commercial / office
uses that are sensitive to their locations. The proposed condominium subdivision will
create several office condominiums on one lot of adequate size, dimensions and
accessibility that is capable of sustaining such a development, thereby being
consistent with the City's vision for office development that is balanced with the
characteristics of adjacent businesses, residential neighborhoods and local and
regional streets and arterials.
B. The design of the proposed subdivision is consistent with the General Plan.
The design of the proposed office condominium subdivision is consistent with the
General Plan Land Use Element as indicated above and with the Zoning Code
development standards for office developments. The project design incorporates
features such as progressively increased setbacks from the adjacent residential
properties to make it more compatible with them and is consistent with General Plan
Land Use Policy 6.B that focuses on commercial / office development which
encourages intensities and qualities of commercial / office uses that are sensitive to
their locations.
The office building frontage along Higuera Street will vary in setback to allow for
pedestrian amenities such as landscaping and paved walkways. The project site will
incorporate offsite improvements such as new curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street trees.
Such office frontage setbacks and onsite and offsite improvements further the intent
of General Plan Land Use Policy 6.1 that calls for the planning of streetscape
improvements such as street trees and landscaping and facade improvements along
established corridors. The proposed project design makes extensive use of green
building elements on the sides of the building and is designed with a planted roof.
This roof will support hardy plants to minimize maintenance and water requirements.
Planted patio areas and a courtyard consisting of various vegetation and plant
materials will be located onsite. Planted roof areas are intended to provide ecological
benefits such as cooling and humidifying the surrounding air, retaining and reducing
storm water run-off and improving the thermal insulation of the roof itself, thereby
mitigating the effects of "urban heat islands". These green design features are
consistent with General Plan Open Space Element Objective 5 that calls for the
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improvements.
C. The site is physically suitable for the type of development.
The site is physically suitable for the proposed office subdivision in that the project
complies with all zoning standards and the proposed structure shall meet all
applicable development standards. The project is terraced and split-level so as to
provide for setbacks that make way for landscaping amenities as allowed in the
CCMC. The site accommodates the 181 parking spaces which include the 179
required parking spaces and an additional 2 parking spaces that are "extra". The
proposed office uses are allowed in the IG Zone. The site can accommodate the
above described project features without the need for variances, but does require a
Height Exception application approval.
D. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
The site is physically suitable for the density / massing of the proposed project in that
the site can accommodate the multi-story 62,765 GSF office condominium structure
without creating significant impacts on neighboring properties. The site is able to
locate all 181 parking spaces onsite in both a subterranean garage and surface
parking area while meeting all the Zoning Code development standards that apply in
the IG Zone.
E. The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause substantial environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The proposed office condominium tentative tract map subdivision, together with the
onsite and offsite improvements, shall not cause any known environmental damage
and shall not damage any fish and/or wildlife habitats because such habitats do not
exist on or near the site. The site is currently developed with a vacant industrial
building, thus not serving any known habitat for fish or other wildlife. The one lot
subdivision for office condominium purposes will occur on an existing land parcel and
will not result in any new land parcels or physical divisions of existing office and
residential neighborhoods. With "green" and photovoltaic roof top features, the
physical design of the subdivision will act to lessen any potential environmental
impacts and the green screens, planted roof tops and onsite / offsite landscaping will
provide new habitats for flora and small insects.
The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause serious public health
problems.
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The proposed office condominium tentative tract map subdivision, together with the
onsite and offsite improvements, shall not cause any known serious public health
problems because all applicable subdivision and zoning code development standards
shall be met, and the applicant is required to meet all of the conditions of approval
Page 10 2008-P012that the reviewing agencies of the City, such as the Fire Prevention Division, Planning
Division, Building Safety Division and the Engineering Division, have recommended
for the project. The office use proposed for this subdivision is consistent with the land
uses allowed in the'IG Zone,
G. The design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements, acquired by the
public at large, for access through or use of, property within the proposed
subdivision.
The proposed office condominium tentative tract map subdivision and the onsite and
offsite improvements shall not conflict with any existing and/or proposed easements.
Some of the existing utility easements are to be relocated as part of this project and —
once relocated — shall not affect public right-of-way access requirements or placement
of utilities within the public right-of-way at either above surface, surface or below
surface areas.
SECTION 2. Pursuant to the foregoing recitations and findings, the Planning
Commission of the City of Culver City, California, hereby approves Site Plan Review, SPR
P-2007183, and Administrative Use Permit, AUP P-2008110; and hereby recommends to
the City Council for approval Height Exception, HTEX P-2008111, and Tentative Tract Map
No. 69769, TTM P-2007184, subject to the following conditions:
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Planning Division:
The final working drawings shall conform to the development plans, colored
renderings and materials board reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission
at its meeting on October 22, 2008, except as may be noted below.
The resolution approving Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183, Administrative Use
Permit, AUP P-2008110, Height Exception, HTEX P-2008111, and Tentative Tract
Map No. 69769, TTM P-2007184, and the conditions of approval shall be referenced
on the cover sheet and repeated in full on attached additional sheets of the final
working drawings.
The applicant or property owner shall provide the construction contractor(s) and each
subcontractor related to the project a copy of the final project conditions of approval.
These conditions shall be enforceable through all legal and equitable remedies,
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activity on behalf of the applicant / property owner on or near the project site. The
applicant / property owner, and general construction contractor are ultimately
responsible for all actions or omissions of a subcontractor.
4. Conditions of approval herein shall apply to the applicant I property owner, the
contractor / builder of the project, and any successor applicant / property owner that
may legally assume benefit of Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183, Administrative Use
Permit, AUP P-2008110, Height Exception, HTEX P-2008111, and Tentative Tract
Map No. 69769, TTM P-2007184,
5, The City reserves the right to periodically inspect the premises without prior
notification to ensure ongoing compliance with all conditions of approval.
6. Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183, Administrative Use Permit, AUP P-2008110,
Tentative Tract Map No. 69769, TTM P-2007184, and Height Exception, HTEX P-
2008111, shall expire unless:
A. Actual construction, in accordance with a valid City-issued building permit, is
commenced on the site within one (1) year after the effective date of the
entitlements; or
B. Prior to the entitlements expiration date, or any previously granted extension to
that expiration date, a written request for an extension, accompanied by any
and all required fees, has been satisfactorily filed by or on behalf of the
applicant / property owner and, thereafter, an extension is granted by the
Community Development Director, or designee
During the period any extension request has been satisfactorily and timely filed and
any decision regarding that request has been made by the City, this Site Plan Review
and Administrative Use Permit approval shall be suspended.
7. The applicant and the property owner shall jointly indemnify, defend and hold
harmless the City and the City's elected and appointed officials, officers, employees,
agents, contractors and consultants from and against any and all claims, demands,
lawsuits, judgments, liability, injury or damage which may result from or arise in
connection with third party challenges to the City's approval of the Project. Said
indemnification shall be set forth in a written instrument acceptable to the City
Attorney, which shall be signed by the applicant and the property owner prior to a
building permit being issued.
8 The applicant and property owner shall use all reasonable efforts to reuse and recycle
construction and demolition debris, to use environmentally friendly materials and to
provide energy efficient buildings, equipment and systems.
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Title 17— Chapter 17.310, Landscaping. As part of the building permit filing process,
a minimum of three (3) sets of detailed landscape and irrigation plans — separate from
the final working drawings shall be submitted to the Planning Division for review and
approval. Said plans shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. Wall climbing vines shall be planted along the base of all perimeter walls and
fences in a spacing determined by the Planning Manager and Parks Manager;
B. A plan to upgrade the landscape and irrigation of the existing landscape buffer
along the parkway portion of the Higuera Street landscape maintenance district
directly abutting the north property line right-of-way. At a minimum, the
potential of planting a large specimen tree(s) within the parkway so as to
further screen the proposed project from the residential uses to the north of the
site as determined feasible by the Planning Manager and Parks Manager;
C. A landscape and irrigation plan for all green building design landscape
components including, but not limited to, green roofs and green screens; and
Along the west property line, the landscape plans shall include the planting of
"geijera parviflor" (Australian Willows) 24 inch box trees spaced eight feet (8'-
0") on center and with their canopies overlapping at installation so as to
provided a primary landscape screen above the top of the block wall to be
constructed along the subject property line. Additionally, the new trees to be
planted within the abutting courtyard area shall be "eucalyptus citriadora"
(Lemon Scented Gum) 24 inch box trees so as to provide a secondary
landscape screen above the top of the canopies of the trees planted along the
property line.
10. In addition to the screening requirements for onsite parking areas and Fire
Department connections, the following items shall be screened from surrounding and
nearby public and private properties in a manner consistent with City standards and
suitable to the subject development as approved by the Planning Manager. In
general, the height of any required screening device shall be no lower on any side
than the height of the highest feature requiring screening and:
A. All exteriors of the proposed building shall be free of all un-aesthetically
treated, exposed elements (i.e., plumbing pipes, electrical conduits and
National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) elements) which
shall be placed within the exterior walls. Where exposed wall-mounted
features or equipment may be necessary (i.e., ventilators and utility meters),
recessed wall mounted cabinets or other similar devices shall be constructed
within the wall, whenever possible, to accommodate such features and
equipment so' that they are flush with and do not project out from the main
exterior wall plane. With or without recesses, the exposed portions of such
features or equipment shall be of a color to blend, not contrast, with the
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Manager;
B. All roof-mounted mechanical equipment, duct vents and the like shall not
project above the horizontal plane of the building's lowest primary opaque
architectural feature(s) (i.e., parapet walls, penthouse structures or screening
walls); and
C. All ground-mounted equipment (i.e., transformers and air conditioners) shall be
located within the building or in underground vaults if the equipment is located
within a street facing setback, or it shall be screened with walls and/or
landscaping if not located within a street facing setback. Ground-mounted
equipment shall not be located in the landscaped areas fronting any public
right-of-way.
11. The public notification signs installed in accordance with the CCMC public notification
requirements for this review process shall be removed within ten (10) days of the end
of the appeal period or the final decision of the City Council and/or Redevelopment
Agency, whichever occurs last.
12. The refuse containers assigned to or otherwise used by the building shall be stored
ortsite in the trash enclosure.
13. All hardscape areas along both the exterior of the building and/or within the interior of
the project site shall include the use of decorative pavement (i.e., materials, finish and
color) in select areas to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.
14. The project and its operations shall comply with all applicable local, special district or
authority, county and federal statutes, codes, standards and regulations including, but
not limited to, Building Safety Division, Fire Department, Planning Division and Public
Works Department code requirements and it shall comply with all applicable
comments and code requirements as determined during the City's building permit
review process.
15. The driveway, garage ramps and all floor areas used for vehicle maneuvering shall be
treated with a medium broom finish in order to create an anti-skid surface.
16. All security elements along the exterior,of the site shall be architecturally compatible
with the project as determined by the Planning Manager.
Building and Safety Division:
17. The Culver City Building and Safety Division requires separate permits for building,
electrical, plumbing and mechanical work.
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18. The building permit application shall require the submission of five (5) sets of
architectural and two (2) sets each of the structural drawings and calculations, the
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geotechnical report, energy forms and the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing permit
applications.
19. A separate shoring permit shall be required. Submit 2 sets shoring plans and
structural calculations stamped by a State of California licensed engineer. Support of
adjacent properties may be required to insure a safe workplace and to protect
adjoining improvements during excavation and construction. Notification to adjacent
properties may be required. The Building Safety Division and the Engineering Division
will determine what if any upgrades are necessary, which upgrades may include
special backfill conditions.
20. All portions of the parking structure shall be a minimum two (2) hour rated, reinforced
concrete construction.
21. All stair shafts shall be two (2) hour rated on all sides continuous to a street or public
way. A driveway or a drive aisle shall not be considered a means of egress. All shafts
shall be a minimum of two (2) hour rated from the foundation to the underside of the
roof deck or to the top of parapet walls as part of any shaft construction.
22. All elevator lobbies shall be two (2) hour enclosed.
23. All shafts shall be enclosed at all levels to other areas of the building.
24. The doors into the exit stairs at the garage level shall swing into the exit stairs.
25. All parking areas shall be minimum two (2) hour rated to all other areas of the
building. The ceiling of the parking area / floor of the first floor shall be reinforced
concrete construction.
26. All treads, risers, handrails and other design elements inside any common area
stairway shall be one hundred percent (100%) non-combustible construction.
27. A continuous path of egress shall be provided from all exit stairways to a street or
public way and be a minimum one (1) hour rated.
28. Any exit way less than ten feet (10'-0") wide shall be a minimum one (1) hour rated.
29. All trash rooms shall be a minimum two (2) hour rated to all other areas.
30. The electrical transformer room and any service room(s) shall each be a minimum two
(2) hour rated.
31. Any exterior walls within three feet (3'-0") of any property line shall be three (3) hour
rated of reinforced concrete block construction and shall include a parapet a minimum
of two feet six inches (2'-6") above any adjacent roof or walking surface.
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overhead utilities shall be permitted.
33. All exit signage and emergency egress lighting shall have individual battery back-up
and or be self-powered in addition to any emergency generator power.
34. The project shall be reviewed under the 2007 California Building Code (CBC).
35. No opening shall be permitted without filing and prior approval of a Certificate of
Occupancy (C of 0) or final inspection if no C of 0 is to be issued by the Building
Official.
36. The overall construction permit application drawings shall:
A. Indicate any proposed construction staging areas; and
B. Include a schedule of the special inspections anticipated, the firm proposed for the
special inspections and the resumes of any special inspectors for this project.
The City reserves the right to reject any special inspector at any time. If a City
inspector is inspecting a portion of the work for which a special inspection is
required; the special inspection report shall be made available to the City
inspector on their arrival to the jobsite. All jobsite supervisors, contractors, and
subcontractors shall give their priority to the City inspector when they are onsite.
37. The applicant shall comply with all provisions of the City's solar photovoltaic power
ordinance.
38. The applicant shall perform a complete asbestos and lead survey of the onsite
structures and shall submit the written report(s) on the results of the surveys to the
Building Official.
39. A geotechnical engineering design level report shall accompany the overall
construction permit application.
40. Tempered or laminated glazing shall be specified at all hazardous locations.
Fire Department: —
41. The project shall be designed to be in compliance with the requirements of California
Title 24, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the CCMC.
42. The building shall have fire sprinklers per NFPA 13 and CCMC Section 9.02. All fire
department connections (FDC's) shall be located as approved by Fire Marshal. Each
FDC shall be located within 30'-0" to 50'-0" of a fire hydrant. A new fire hydrant may
be required to meet this requirement as determined by the Fire Marshal. The double
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Company (GSWC) and the screening of this device shall be per the Planning
Division's requirements. A separate permit from the Fire Department is required
along with plan review and approval for fire sprinklers. Minimum density of the fire
sprinkler system shall be Ordinary Hazard Group I, 0.15 over 1,500 square feet.
43. A fire flow requirement from adjacent fire hydrant(s) shall be provided as determined
by the Fire Marshal and the California Fire Code (CFC). Any and all upgrades to
surrounding water main(s) to meet the minimum required fire flow shall be at the sole
cost of the applicant / property owner.
44. The applicant shall provide a fire sprinkler monitoring and fire alarm system per NFPA
72 and a fire monitoring system separate from the security system. Photo electric
smoke detectors shall be required in all mechanical, electrical, telephone and similar
rooms. Heat detectors shall be provided where the environment is inappropriate for
smoke detection as determined by the Fire Marshal. Audible visual devices per NFPA
72 public mode shall be provided. Connection to all duct smoke detection per CCFD
regulations and for connection to Class I hood extinguishing systems shall be
provided.
45. Trash areas within five feet (5'-0") of the building shall be protected by fire sprinklers.
46. Provide and receive approval of a pre-fire plan prior to requesting a C of 0 or final
inspection.
47. An emergency rapid entry system as approved by the Fire Marshal shall be required
for access into all common rooms and common secured areas of the building and
parking structure and a key switch shall be provided for all motorized or electrical
operated / controlled gates. The proposed emergency vehicle access barricade (i.e.,
chain and post or swing gate(s)) along the Higuera Street frontage shall also be
provided with the referenced emergency equipment.
48. Fire extinguishers shall be provided throughout the project of a size, location and type
to be determined by the Fire Marshal upon review of final building plans.
49. A fire alarm / offsite reporting system shall be provided of a type and requirements to
be determined by the Fire Marshal upon review of final building plans.
50. An address sign viewable and legible from the public right-of-way at all times shall be
provided and said address sign shall be illuminated from dusk to dawn.
51. An emergency evacuation plan shall be submitted to the Fire Marshal for review and
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52. A smoke evacuation system for the parking garage shall be provided per Chapter 9 of
the CBC.
53. The building shall be provided with a Class III standpipe system including hose outlets
in the parking structure and the building with two and a half inch (2-1/2") valves with
one and a half inch (1-1/2") reducing caps. Location of valves shall be determined by
the Fire Marshal upon review of final building plans.
54. The project shall be designed for a one hundred foot (100'-0") hose and a thirty foot
(30'-0") stream system. Design shall be based on all obstructions. Hoses and
cabinets shall not be required.
55. All exterior doors shall have locksets and handles.
56. All fascias and parapets shall be constructed of solid materials able to support the
weight of fire fighters and suppression equipment and the use of foam or other soft
materials shall be prohibited.
57. Trash compactors, if provided, shall have two and a half inch (2-1/2") swivels and
caps for use by the Fire Department.
58. All parapets and exterior walls five feet (5'-0") or higher above the roof line shall have
catwalks and/or ladders screened and approved by the Fire Marshal and Planning
Manager.
59. A smoke detection system shall be provided for all interior exit corridors, electrical
rooms, mechanical rooms and other common storage and special use rooms.
60. Audible and visual fire warning devices shall be provided as required by the NFPA 72
public mode throughout the entire building including, but not limited to, common
areas, suites, conference rooms, lunch rooms and copy rooms as required by the Fire
Marshal. Said alarms shall sound with the activation of the water flow switch per
NFPA and CFC Article 10.
61. Interior signage shall be provided for all rooms including a room number and use. All
stairs shall have signs indicating stair number, floor and either "Roof Access" or "No
Roof Access". All rooms on the interior and exterior to the building shall be provided
with numbers and description. Stairways shall be marked at access and on each
landing stair number and if stairway provides roof access or no roof access.
62. Plans shall carry a "Fire Department Notes" section to include all life safety items.
Notes shall include all Fire Department conditions of approval and any other code
requirements pertaining to life safety.
63. The seventeen foot (17'-0") wide onsite portion of the thirty four foot (34'-0") wide
vehicle access way abutting the easterly portion of the site between the Higuera
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recorded on the final tract map as a 'fire lane'. Said fire lane shall be provided with
"red" color painted curbing and shall be posted on a three inch (3") diameter post
painted a color to match the project and provided with "Fire Lane — No Parking"
"white" color stencil lettering as determined by the Fire Marshal. The surface of the
fire lane shall support the minimum weight of all applicable fire apparatus as
determined by the Fire Marshal [i.e., a minimum of 68,000 pounds]. Private vehicle
access to/from Higuera Street shall continue to be permanently prohibited by the
installation of an emergency vehicle access barricade) and signage as may be
required by the Fire Marshal at the northerly property line abutting Higuera Street.
64. A double detector check assembly required for the project shall be located and
screened from public view in a manner to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshal and
Planning Manager.
65. Access for emergency fire and medical personnel between the street and main
entrance for the building shall be provided via a concrete surface and paved to allow
the rolling of a medical gurney. Similar access within the interior of the building
between the main entrance and all elevator lobbies shall be provided via a smooth
flooring surface.
66. Special submittals for review are required for green building construction along all
floors, walls and roofs. One (1) hour construction with fire sprinkler system shall be
provided if the roof structure has green elements restricting fire fighting operations as
determined by the Fire Marshal. Smoke and heat vents may also be required pending
review of final building plans.
67. Rooms used for electrical equipment shall be posted "No Storage By Order Of The
Fire Marshal" and all areas in front of electrical equipment shall have floor markings
indicating a clear space to be unobstructed as required by the National Electrical
Code (NEC).
68. All emergency lights and exit lights shall have self contained battery backup power.
PRIOR TO THE ISSUANCE OF ANY DEMOLITION, GRADING, EXCAVATION, AND/OR
BUILDING PERMIT:
Planning Division:
69. The applicant shall submit to the Planning Manager and receive approval for the
following:
A. An exterior light fixture and illumination plan developed pursuant to CCMC
Section 17.300, General Property Development and Use Standards. Said plan
shall identify the location and type of all exterior light fixtures. All lighting shall
be directed onsite and light sources shall be shielded so as not to be intrusive
to surrounding properties;
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licensed and/or certified by the State of California. Said plan shall outline all
steps to be taken prior to the commencement of any demolition / construction
activity so as to insure any and all pests [including, but not limited to, rodents,
bees, ants and mosquitoes] that may populate the subject site do not relocate
to or impact adjoining residences and/or businesses; and
C. A construction workers and contractors parking and equipment staging plan
addressing all phases of the construction project and directing all project
related vehicles to park onsite or at designated offsite location(s) as may be
approved by the City Engineer and Planning Manager following receipt of prior
written approval from the offsite property owner(s). The plan shall include, but
not be limited to, the staging, storage and parking of all construction related
equipment, trailers, materials, trash dumpsters, storage containers and
vehicles. Appropriate fencing, screening, signage, illumination and security
elements shall also be listed. Said plan shall prohibit the parking of any
construction related vehicle, equipment and/or materials within any portion of
the public right of way serving the surrounding industrial or residential area.
Use of non-residential private property may be permitted if deemed to be in
compliance with the CCMC by the Planning Manager. Parking within the newly
constructed subterranean parking structure may be permitted following written
clearance by the Building Official.
Fire Department:
70. The applicant shall submit to the Fire Marshal for approval a construction emergency
access plan. Said plan shall address the continued access and use of the existing fire
lane roadway easement during construction by emergency vehicles between the
Higuera Street emergency access driveway and the Hayden Place cul-de-sac or other
alternative access locations.
Public Works Department / Engineering:
71. Two (2) sets of Site Improvement / Grading Plans prepared by a civil engineer
registered in the State of California shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for
review, approval and permitting. Among other things, the Site Improvement / Grading
Plan shall include detailed drainage and grading of the site indicated by topographical
lines and spot elevations, and indicate all proposed and existing utilities.
72. A final hydrology and hydraulics report for the site drainage shall be prepared by a
civil engineer registered in the State of California and submitted to the City Engineer
as part of the grading plan for review and approval. The 25-year storm frequency
(i.e., urban flood) shall be used for the design of the onsite conveyance facilities, as
the existing site is neither a natural watercourse nor a natural sump.
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73. Submit a geotechnical report from a geotechnical engineer registered in the State of
California reporting on the stability of the onsite soils to support the proposed
construction and shall include a liquefaction analysis. The report shall also identify
any special considerations necessary to satisfy CBC requirements.
74. Prior to the issuance of the Site Improvement / Grading permit, the proposed re-
alignment of the existing 72" storm drain shall be approved and permitted by the Los
Angeles County Flood Control District and a copy of the approved plans and county
permit shall be submitted to the Culver City Engineering Division. That portion of the
existing 72" storm drain to be abandoned shall be completely removed and inspected
by the Engineering Division prior to any excavation / compaction related to the
subterranean garage.
75. Any modifications to parking lot drainage devices, concrete curb, sidewalk and
driveway shall be designed to the latest edition of the APWA Standard Plans.
76. If drainage sump pumps are required in the subterranean garage, a civil engineer
registered in the State of California shall provide calculations determining the
appropriate size and capacities of the proposed sump pumps. A secondary
emergency sump pump system shall also be provided.
77. Prior to the commencement of any demolition or excavation, a temporary construction
fence shall be installed around the site. The height and fence material shall be
subject to approval by the City Engineer and Planning Manager.
78. Construction vehicles shall not be permitted to stage or queue along any portion of
the surrounding residential streets including, but not limited to, Higuera Street and
Lucerne Avenue, nor where they would interfere with vehicular and pedestrian traffic
or block access to any residence or business. Any offsite staging location(s) as may
be approved by the City shall be of sufficient length to accommodate large trucks
without being unduly disruptive to traffic operations.
79, Due to the change of use and increased density, the project is subject to the City's
Sewer Facility Charge which shall be paid prior to the issuance of any permit other
than a demolition permit.
80. The trash enclosure shall have perimeter walls that are six feet (6'-0") in height, have
minimum inside dimensions of twelve feet (12'-0") feet in width by ten feet (10'-0") in
depth, have a six inch (6") by six inch (6") raised concrete curb along the inside wall
perimeter and a double swing gate (or roll up door) that is eight feet (8'-0") in width
and of a height equal to the height of the enclosure walls when in a closed position.
The enclosure walls shall be of a material and color that matches the proposed
architecture of the building. A fire suppression sprinkler(s) system shall be provided
within any covered trash enclosure area as required by the Fire Marshal.
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2008-P01281. In accordance with CCMC Section 5.01.010, Ordinance No. 2201-011. Solid Waste
Management, the Sanitation Division has the exclusion franchise for all solid and
recyclable waste material handling within the city limits.
82. A traffic control plan for the streets surrounding the work area with specific
information regarding the project's construction and activities that are anticipated to
disrupt normal traffic flow shall be submitted for review and approval by the City
Engineer.
83. All utilities that require relocation or new service to the proposed project shall be
completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer and the applicant shall be
responsible to obtaining the approval from the respective agencies and/or utility
company.
84. Drainage devices, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, drive approach and roadway
pavement shall be designed to the latest edition of the APWA Standard Plans. All
onsite runoff, to include roof drainage, shall adhere to the Standard Urban Stormwater
Mitigation Plan requirements prior to being discharged into the street via curb drains
and/or storm drain system.
Local Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
85. Concurrently with the submittal of the Site Improvement I Grading Plan, a Local Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan (LSWPPP) package prepared by a civil engineer
registered in the State of California shall be submitted for review and approval by the
City Engineer.
86. The LSWPPP package shall be developed and implemented in accordance with the
requirements of the current Los Angeles County Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit
No. CAS614001 and CCMC Section 5.05.035. Prior to the issuance of any
demolition, grading, excavation and/or building permit, the applicant shall have a
LSWPPP package approved by the City Engineer,
87. The LSWPPP package shall include all of the individual items listed in the
Engineering Division's most current version of the "Requirements for Local Storm
Water Pollution Prevention Plan" handout.
88. The scope of the information shown on the LSWPPP plans shall be limited to NPDES
relevant information. Prior to the start of design of these plans and necessary reports,
the applicant's civil engineer shall meet with the City's Stormwater Program Manager
to obtain information on the City-specific LSWPPP requirements.
89. Plan check fees for the LSWPPP shall be paid at the time of the initial submittal per
the most current fee schedule established by the City Council.
2008-P012 October 22, 2008 Page 2290. The applicant shall appropriately and effectively implement the Best Management
Practices (BMP) identified in the LSWPPP and reduce to the Maximum Extent
Practicable (MEP) both the volume of storm water leaving the site as well as the
amount of sediments and other pollutants in the storm water and the non-storm water
discharges.
Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan
91. Concurrently with the submittal of the Site Improvement / Grading Plan, a Standard
Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) or a site-specific mitigation package
prepared by a civil engineer registered in the State of California shall be submitted for
review and approval by the City Engineer. The SUSMP shall be developed and
implemented in accordance with the requirements of the following:
A. The current Los Angeles County Municipal Stormwater NPDES Permit No.
CAS004001 (Order No. 01-182);
B.
The most recent SUSMP for Los Angeles County and Cities in Las Angeles
County as approved by the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board;
and
C CCMC Section 5.05.040.
92. Prior to the start of design of these plans and necessary reports, the applicant shall
retain a civil engineer registered in the State of California, who is experienced in
designing SUSMP and preparing BMP reports. The civil engineer shall meet with the
City's Stormwater Program Manager to obtain information on City Specific SUSMP
requirements.
93. A covenant, to be effective in perpetuity unless terminated by the approval of the
Public Works Director, shall be recorded in the Offices of the Los Angeles County
Recorder. The recorded covenant shall include provisions requiring the current
property owner and any and all successors-in-interest, transferees and assignees to
maintain all onsite structural stormwater pollution removal devices, including, but not
limited to, Detention/Sedimentation Systems, Filtration Systems, Infiltration Systems,
Oil and Water Separators, Water Quality Inlets and Dry Wells, all in accordance with
the Operation and Maintenance Plan approved by the Public Works Director or his/her
designee. In addition, the specific structural BMPs to be utilized and maintained for
the property shall be set forth in the covenant. The covenant shall be in a form
approved by the City Attorney.
94, The Site Improvement / Grading Plans shall note the contractor shall comply with the
California Stormwater Best Management Practice Handbooks.
October 22, 2008
2008-P012
Page 2395. Plan check fee for the SUSMP shall be paid at the time of the initial submittal per the
most current fee schedule established by the City Council.
DURING CONSTRUCTION:
Planning Division:
96. Information that includes contact names and telephone numbers of the applicant /
property owner, construction contractor(s) and City shall be posted at the project site
so as to be visible to the public and of a size and location as approved by the
Planning Manager. These names and telephone numbers shall be made available to
adjacent property owners and residents.
97. All graffiti shall be removed within forty eight (48) hours of its application and said
removal standards shall continue once the development becomes operational.
98. The following noise standards shall be complied with at all times:
A No construction equipment shall be operated without an exhaust muffler and all
such equipment shall have mufflers and sound control devices (i.e., intake
silencers and noise shrouds) that are no less effective than those provided on
the original equipment;
B. All construction equipment shall be properly maintained to minimize noise
emissions;
C. If any construction vehicles are serviced at a location onsite, the vehicle(s)
shall be setback from any street and other property lines so as to maintain the
greatest distance from the public right-of-way and from noise sensitive
receptors; and
D. Noise impacts from stationary sources (i.e., mechanical equipment, ventilators,
and air conditioning units) shall be minimized by proper selection of equipment
and the installation of acoustical shielding as approved by the Planning
Manager and the Building Official in order that compliance with the CCMC
Noise Regulations and Standards is achieved.
99. Stationary source equipment (i.e., compressors) shall be located so as to maintain the
greatest distance from the public right-of-way and from noise sensitive receptors.
Public Works Department / Engineering Division:
100. The construction contractor shall advise the Public Works inspector of the project
schedule and shall meet with the inspector prior to commencement of work.
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Page 24 2008-P012101. Hours of construction shall be limited from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Monday to Friday, and
from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Saturday. Construction shall be prohibited on Sundays
and national holidays. Dirt hauling and construction material deliveries or removal are
prohibited during the morning (7:00 AM to 9:00 AM) and afternoon (4:00 PM to 6:00
PM) peak traffic periods.
102. During construction, dust shall be controlled by regular watering and as directed by
the Public Works inspector.
103. A copy of the Local SWPPP, inspection logs, and training records shall also be kept
onsite and made available for inspection at all times during construction.
104. Reconstruct the full width of the existing fire lane easement roadway from Higuera
Street to Hayden Place and include new concrete longitudinal gutter per American
Public Works Association (APWA) Standard Plans. Said repair shall include a two
inch (2") grind and replacement of the existing asphalt concrete pavement and
reconstruction of the existing concrete ribbon gutter.
105. Reconstruct all damaged pipe sections on the existing eight inch (8") sewer main and
any damage to the sewer manhole due to any tree root intrusion caused by trees
located on private property shall be repaired. The existing sewer lateral shall be
removed and all connections shall be permanently capped at the sewer main.
106. Reconstruct the emergency access driveway approach along Higuera Street per
Culver City High Speed Approach Standards and the American with Disabilities Act
(ADA) compliance standards.
107. Reconstruct any damaged sidewalks, curb and gutters along the property frontage on
Lucerne Avenue and Higuera Street per APWA Standard Plans.
108. New street tree(s) shall be planted and irrigated along the Higuera Street parkway,
which is within a portion of the Higuera Street Landscaping And Lighting Maintenance
District abutting the site, as approved by the Public Works Director, Street Tree
Maintenance Supervisor, Parks Manager and Planning Manager. The new street
tree(s) shall further enhance the public right of way landscaping and provide
additional screening of the proposed building from the residential uses to the north of
the site. The size and species of said street tree(s) shall be determined as part of the
final landscape plan.
109. All water backflow devices shall be located on private property and screened from
view as required by the CCMC.
110. Install a four inch (4") solid yellow stripe to delineate the egress/ingress of all
driveways and intersections of the driveway aisles.
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Planning Division
111. All onsite and offsite landscaping and irrigation shall be completed to the satisfaction
of the Planning Manager and Parks Manager.
112. The applicant shall submit to the Planning Manager and Building Official a written
record of all green building design, construction and operational elements of the
project as defined by the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) or other
similar organization as may be determined by the Building Official.
113. All applicable conditions of approval and required onsite and offsite improvements
shall be completed to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager.
114. The City's Art in Public Places requirement per CCMC Title 15, Section 15.06.100
shall be fulfilled. The public art shall be maintained on an ongoing basis and installed
or created on a material that is durable and does not fade over time.
115. The declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions (CC&Rs), the office owners'
association bylaws and, if applicable, the condominium plan (Condo Plan) shall be
submitted to the City Attorney for review and approval. The CC&Rs shall include
provisions requiring the owners association to actively manage and provide
surveillance of the property. Additionally, the applicant shall record with the Los
Angeles County Recorder, concurrently with the recordation of the final map, the City
approved CC&Rs and, if applicable, the Condo Plan,
116. In order to insure that occupants of and visitors to the property do not park on
residential streets, a Parking Management Plan shall be submitted to the Community
Development Director which establishes the systems and procedures for the
management of the on-site parking including but not limited to the proposed
operations of the tandem parking, provisions for tenant and visitor parking, any sticker
system implemented to identify users of the on-site parking, and any proposed paid
parking program if applicable. To determine whether project related parking is
occurring off-site on adjacent residential streets, including but not limited to Higuera
Street, Lucerne Avenue, Wesley Street, Helms Avenue, and Schaefer Street, the City
shall contract with a consultant to produce at the applicant's, or property owner
expense three consecutive annual monitoring reports of the projects parking
operations and its compliance with the Parking Management Plan commencing one
year after issuance of a Final Certificate of Occupancy. If it is determined that
occupants of or visitors to the property are parking on residential street, the Director
may take steps to prevent such parking, including requiring the property to provide
free parking to occupants and visitors, and/or requiring attended parking without
limiting the following. The Director may make a determination, under Section
17.320.35 (C) (1) (b) (ii) of the Zoning Code, that attendant parking is not required on
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a single condominium airspace unit and only if the Director determines the provisions
outlined in the Parking Management Plan are satisfactory to insure that the occupants
of and visitors to the property are not parking on residential streets The Director
may rescind such determination at any time if it is determined that occupants of or
visitors to the property are parking on residential streets. If attended parking is
required, the applicant or property owner shall submit an attended parking plan to the
Director for review and approval.
117. The applicant shall make a fair share financial contribution, calculated by the City
Engineer to be Fifty Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents ($50,000.00), towards the total
cost of studying and implementing a Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP)
along Higuera Street between Lucerne Avenue and Hayden Avenue. Said funds shall
be paid to the City Engineer prior to the applicant requesting any Certificate of
Occupancy. Upon occupying eighty five percent (85.0%) of the total building gross
square footage, the vehicle traffic at the project driveway shall be counted in a
manner outlined and approved by the City Engineer. Said traffic counts and
accompanying written report shall be prepared by a traffic engineer licensed in the
State of California, and paid from the financial contribution described above. If said
report shows an increase over the projected traffic as outlined in the Traffic Study
dated July 23, 2008 prepared by KOA Corporation, the City Engineer may assign the
remaining balance of funds towards any improvements in addition to any NTMP
improvements that may be implemented. Any funds not allocated or used by the City
by the end of a five (5) year period beginning from the date of issuance of the
Certificate of Occupancy, shall be returned to the applicant interest free.
Public Works Department / Engineering Division:
118. The applicant or property owner shall at their expense repair or replace any damage
to the public right-of-way caused by the construction of the proposed project. Such
repair or replacement shall be completed to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
119.
Prior to issuance of the C of 0, the property owner shall construct all the stormwater
pollution control BMPs and structural treatment control BMPs shown on the approved
SUSMP or site-specific mitigation plan and submit a stormwater observation report
based on forms obtained from the City's Stormwater Program Manager, which shall
include a wet-signed and stamped certification statement by the engineer who
prepared the SUSMP site plans, confirming that the SUSMP BMPs have been built as
designed.
120.
The applicant shall submit to the City's Stormwater Program Manager a notarized
Master Covenant and Agreement (regarding onsite BMP maintenance) to be recorded
by the Los Angeles County Recorder. Prior to getting the Agreement notarized, the
applicant's civil engineer shall contact the City's Stormwater Program Manager for
October 22, 2008
2008-P012
Page 27review of the agreement and for information on other requirements associated with
the recording process.
121. After the construction of the SUSMP-related BMPs, the applicant shall submit to the
City's Stormwater Program Manager a completed Stormwater Observation Report
Form (stamped and signed by the civil engineer or architect responsible for the
SUSMP design) to certify, based on their observations, that all SUSMP-related BMPs
have been constructed per the specifications and drawings.
122. All Public Works conditions of approval shall be completed to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer,
Transportation Division:
123. Pursuant to CCMC Section 7.05.015, Transportation Demand and Trip Reduction
Measures, prior to issuance of a C of 0, the developer shall provide and continuously
maintain the following which shall be met to the satisfaction of the Planning Manager
and Transportation Director:
A. A bulletin board, display case, or kiosk displaying transportation information in
a prominent area accessible to the greatest number of employees shall be
installed and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1) Current maps, routes and schedules for all public transit providers and
routes serving the site;
2) Telephone numbers for referrals on transportation information including
numbers for the regional ridesharing agency(ies), transportation
management association(s) and local transit operators;
3) Ridesharing promotional material supplied by commuter-oriented
organizations;
4) Bicycle route and facility information including regional / local bicycle
maps and bicycle safety information; and
5) A listing of any other facilities and resources that may be available for
carpoolers, vanpoolers, bicyclists, transit riders and pedestrians at the
site.
All information required by this Section shall be regularly stocked on a periodic
basis.
2008-P012
October 22, 2008 Page 28Tentative Tract Map No. 65473, TTM P2008080:
Public Works Department / Engineering Division:
124. The final map shall be prepared by a Land Surveyor or Civil Engineer licensed in the
State of California,
125. The final map shall conform to the tentative tract map conditionally approved by the
Planning Commission on October 22, 2008,
126. The project boundary shall be tied to at least one (1) global positioning satellite (GPS)
monument established by and located within the City.
127. All required boundary monuments shall be installed prior to the recording of the final
map. At a minimum, a spike and washer shall be set on the centerline of Higuera
Street at the intersection of the prolongation of the project's westerly boundary and on
the centerline of Lucerne Avenue with the intersection of the prolongation of the
project's northerly boundary. Each monument shall be tied to at least three (3) points,
with lead and tags, and centerline tie notes filed with the Engineering Division.
128.
An improvement bond and agreement shall be filed with the City prior to the recording
of the final map for those public improvements awaiting completion and approved by
the City Engineer to be bonded. The bond and agreement shall conform to CCMC
Section 66499 of the Subdivision Map Act and include, but not be limited to, labor and
material and be based on estimated construction cost unit prices as provided by the
City.
129.
The final map shall be submitted to the Los Angles County Department of Public
Works for review, approval and recordation. After approval of the technical aspect of
the map by Los Angeles County, and prior to recordation, the final map shall be
approved by the City Council. A copy of the first plan check package as submitted to
Los Angeles County shall also be submitted concurrently to the Culver City
Engineering Division for review.
130.
The applicant shall submit a duplicate mylar of the final map to the Los Angeles
County Recorder's Office to obtain a conformed copy of the recorded final map. The
Conformed copy shall be filed with the Culver City Engineering Division.
131.
The final map shall be recorded prior to the issuance of any C of 0 for any office air
space unit.
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effective unless the applicant submits an extension request in writing to the Planning
Manager and is granted said extension by the Planning Manager, Planning
Commission or the City Council
APPROVED and ADOPTED this 22nd day of October 2008.
JOHN KUECHLE, VICE-CHAIR
PLANNING COMMISSION
CITY OF CULVER CITY, CALIFORNIA
Attested by:
Yvonne Hunt
Administrative Secretary
October 22, 2008
2008-P012
Page 30Attachment LB
PROJECT SUMMARY
APPLICATION TITLE & CASE NO
Approval of Site Plan Review, SPR P-2007183 and Administrative Use Permit, AUP P-2008110; and
Recommendation to the City Council on Height Exception, HTEX P-2008111, and Tentative Tract Map No.
69769, TTM P-2007184, for the construction of an new office building at 8665 Hayden place.
PROJECT ADDRESS/LOCATION: APPLICANT .INFORMATION:
8665 Hayden Place
Culver City, California
90232
The site is located north of the westerly cul-de-sac
terminus of Hayden Place; with frontage along
Higuera Street.
The Los Angeles County, Assessors list the property
in Book 4204, Page 005, Parcel 025.
The site is listed on City Atlas Sheet No. 49.
Property Owner:
Greg Reitz, ReThink Tara Green LLC
4262 Lincoln Avenue
Culver City, California 90232
Office: (310) 253-9131
Fax: (310) 943-15'19
E-mail: dred@rethinkdev.com
E-mail: www.rethinkdev.com
Architect:
Cunningham Group Architecture
4056 Del Rey Avenue
Marina Del Rey, California
90292
Office: (310) 306-9102
Fax: (310) 306-0090
E-mail: adoyEeQcunninoham.com
E-mail: www.cunningham.com
PERMIT/APPLICATION TYPE:
I 1 Administrative Use Permit.
Conditional Use Permit.
Administrative Site Plan , ,Review.
Site Plan Review. ,
Administrative Variance.
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Variance.
Master Sign Program.
Certificate of Appropriateness.
Certificate of Exemption.
DOBI.
0 Tentative Parcel Map.
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E Lot Line Adjustment.
El Zoning Code Amendment - Text.
0 Zoning Code Amendment - Map.
ri General Plan Amendment - Text.
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General Plan Amendment - Map.
Planned Unit Development.
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Specific Plan.
I4 Other: Height Exception.
APPROVAL EmPY: Public - Hearing E
Pailid . Meeting LI
Administrative
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Administrative.
Planning Commission [SPR].
City . Council.
El Redevelopment Agency.
0 Other: Cultural Affairs Commission.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION AND NOTICING:
CEQA
Determination:
09/16/2008
ri Categorical Exemption.
El Negative Declaration.
— Mitigated Negative Declaration.
Environmental Impact Report,
CEQA
Noticing:
09/17/2008
I Notice of Exemption (within 5 days of decision).
15:q Notice of Intent to Adopt (21 days prior to decision).
El Notice of Determination (within 5 days of decision)
ISI Fish & Game Certificate of Fee Exemption (within 5 days of decision).
I I Notice of Preparation [1
Noticeof Availability 1 I Notice of Completeness
Updated 10/15/2008
Page 1 of 4 49-.ART IN PUBLIC PLACES:
The project shall comply with the City's Art in Public Places ordinance as outlined in the CCMC.
PUBLIC . NOTIFICATION:
Mailing:
09/16/2008
and
10/02/2008
Z Property Owners. E Within 500' foot radius.
Z Within 500' foot plus extended radius.
Z Other: Always list.
Occupants.
CI Adjacent Property Owners & Occupants.
Posting:
09/16/2008
and
10/06/2008
Z Onsite 12 Locations].
E. Offsite.
ri Other: NA.
Publication:
NA
ijj Culver City News.
r Other: NA.
Courtesy
Mailing:
09/16/2008
and
10/02/2008
Ej City Council.
Z Planning Commission.
Z Master Mail List and E-Mail List.
n Culver City Website.
[1 Cable Crawler.
—1 Press Release.
4 HOA / Neighborhood Groups [Culver City
Homeowners Association, East Culver City
Neighborhood Alliance, Gateway
Neighborhood Association, and the Rancho
Higuera Neighborhood Association].
Fq Culver City Organizations [Chamber of
Commerce, Downtown Business Association,
Culver City Observer, Culver City News and
other indivirtv,Is],
E Other
ESTIMATED FEES:.
New Development Impact: $40,615.
F In Lieu Parkland: NA.
1 E School District: $TBD. Plan Check: $TBD.
PA Public Art: $TBD. Sewer: $TBD.
INTERDEPARTMENTAL REVIEW:
Preliminary piens were originally filed on 08/02/2007. Plans and related documents were distributed to Public
Works [i.e., Engineering, Sanitation and Traffic], Transportation, Parks, Police, Fire, Community Development
i.e., Planning, Building Safety and Redevelopment], the City of Los Angeles and all applicable public utilities.
Plans underwent a Preliminary Project Review (PPR) analysis on 08/23/2007. Thereafter, revised plans and
the required draft traffic study underwent a Project Review Committee (PRC) analysis on 12/13/2007 and
08/14/2008. All comments received have been incorporated into the preliminary development plans and/or
recommended conditions of approval.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
General Plan:
Industrial.
Zoning:
General Industrial (IG).
Redevelopment Plan:
industrial in Component Area #3.
Overlay Zone/District:
NA,
Legal Description:
Lot 1 of Parcel Map No. 7673.
Existing Land Use:
One (1) story / 18,000 GSF industrial building with
surface parking spaces.
Project Description
The project consists of the following actions:
1. Demolish the 18,000 GSF industrial building and site improvements via a demolition permit;
2. Construct a new terraced split-level four (4) - five (5) story 62,765 GSF condominium office
building with an attached parking structure. Each office floor is split with Section "A"
constructed within the northerly portion of the site and Section "B" a floor higher within the
southerly portion of the site [hence a partial 5th floor along the south side]. The building is
Updated 10115/2008 Page 2 of 4
Project Summary - Attachment 1provided with varied setbacks along all building frontages. All required onsite and offsite
improvements will be constructed via a Site Plan Review (SPR) application;
3. Construct the subject terraced / four (4) — five (5) story building with a varying height between
30'-6" and 61'-9" to the top of roof via a Height Exception (F-ITEX) application since portions of
the proposed structure exceeds the 43'-0" maximum height permitted in the 1G Zone;
4.
Provide 181 parking spaces [both on the surface and within a three (3) level subterranean
parking structure] including 36 in tandem format [i.e., 18 blocked and 18 aisleway] via an
Administrative Use Permit application; and
5. Subdivide the new project into a condominium office complex via a Tentative Tract Map (TTM)
application.
Adjacent Zoning and Land Uses
Location
North [Higuera Street]:
East [Hayden Place]:
South [Hayden Place]:
West [Lucerne Avenue]:
Project Data
Zoning
Two Family Residential (R2)
General Industrial (IG)
General Industrial (IG)
Two Family Residential (R2)
Land Use
Single and multiple family residential.
Industrial.
Industrial.
Single and multiple family residential.
Proposed Required
Land Area:
Building Footprint [Office and Garage]
Hardscape / Pavement:
Landscape / Softscape:
Total [No dedication required]:
Building Floor Area [Portion "A" is nearest and Portion "B" is furthest from Higuera Street]:
Partial 1st floor [within Portion "A"]: 9,695 GSF
2nd floor [within Portions "A" and "B"]: 18,580 GSF
3rd floor [within Portions "A" and "B"]: 17,613 GSF
4th floor [within Portions "A" and "B"]: 11,713 GSF
Partial 5th floor [within Portion "B"1:
5,164 GSF
Total: 62,765 GSF
Building Height (A):
To roof (B): 30'-6" to 61'-9" 43'-0" Maximum
To the building parapet (C):
3'-6" to 5'-0" 5'-0" Maximum
To the rooftop elevator parapet (0): 5'-0" 13'-6" Maximum
(A) The height of the building varies due to the site topography which slopes away from Higuera
Street resulting in the following "new grade" elevation points:
1. 89.67' at the northeast corner [at the top of the Higuera Street public sidewalk];
2. 82.26' at the southeast corner [abutting the top of fire lane easement roadway to/from
the Hayden Place cul-de-sac];
3. 87.10' at the southwest corner [the natural grade of the abutting residence]; and
4. 90.18' at the northwest corner [at the top of the Higuera Street public sidewalk].
The split-level terraced building consist of two (2) portions with Portion "A" being nearest to
the Higuera Street frontage and with Portion "B" being furthest from the Higuera Street
frontage. Hence, the "new grade" of the 1st floor of the project along the Higuera Street
frontage is between 2'-0" and 4'-10" below the Higuera Street top of public sidewalk elevation.
The other portions of the site also result in a varying building height.
(B) Building height in excess of IG Zone 43'-0" maximum may be permitted via a Height Exception
as outlined in CCMC 17.300.025.C.
(C) 5'-O" or as may be required by the State of California building code, whichever is greater.
(ID) 13'-6" maximum above building height with setback as outlined in CCMC Section
17.300.025.
63.3%
21,897 SF
26.8%
9,251 SF
9.9%
3,432 SF
100.0%
34,580 SF
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Page 3 of 4 41 Project Summary — Attachment 1 Updated 10115/2008Prolect Data Proposed Required
Building Setbacks:
Street facing / [north / Higuera Street]: 10'-0" to 90'-0" 5'-O"
Street facing / [east / fire lane easement roadway]: 28'-5" to 69'-0" None
Side facing / [south / industrial]: 0'-3" to 8'-6" None
Side facing / [west / residential]: 24'-7" to 110'-0" 20'-0" plus
Parking Spaces: Surface Lot Parking Structure
Handicapped — Standard: 3 2 5 5 Minimum
Handicapped — Van: 1 NA 1 1 Minimum
Standard: 7 131 138 NA
Standard Loading: 1 NA 1 1 Minimum
Standard / Tandem / Aisle: NA 18 18 NA
Standard / Tandem / Blocked: NA 18 18 NA
Total: 12 169 181 179
Bicycle Racks: 5 24 29 NA
Public Utilities
1. Cable: Time Warner;
2. Electricity: Southern California Edison;
3. Natural Gas: Southern California Gas Company;
4. Sewer: City of Culver City [Engineering Division];
5. Telephone: AT&T;
6. Trash: City of Culver City [Sanitation Division];
7. Water: Golden State Water Company; and
8. Zip Code: Culver City 90232.
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Selected Properties
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Planning Division
Map Created: Sep 30, 2008
Meeting Date 8 October 2008
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Site Plan Review,
SPR P-2007183
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Selected Properties
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Planning Division
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011.1 >31 11
PARK SPACES
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PARCEL 2 OF PARCEL MAP /023
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SITE UPI/CP/MERTZ
- DEPAUE 00D901917
- DEW IANDSFAFE
NORM MI IIIWCRAY
STE OF 10 >11
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PROJECT ADDRESS
ARCHITECT
341-5 >005001 PLACE
CUNINGRAM GROUP ARCHITECTURE, P.A.
030117 110 CA 01.333
4056 DEL HEY AVE.
PARCEL NO 70714 149945 7597
MARINA DEL REY. CA 90291
OWNER
(310)31100I10
01,191 149< TARS 0091004 11.0.
9232 LINCOLN AVENUE ADDRESS
11971.4030 0119': CA 05222
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GROSS FLOOR AREA
FLOOR OFFICE A OFFICE
CIRC./SUPPORT|109| 8,412 GSF NA
1,283 GSF
2
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10,162 GSF 7,151 GSF
1,267 GSF|109| 10,382 GSF 6.0270511
1204 , GSF|109| 5,591 GSF 4,918 GSF
1,204(1549
5 NA 4,352 GSF
512 GSF
TOTAL 34,547 GSF 22,448 GSF 5,770 GSF
BUILDING GROSS SQUARE FOOTAGE
OFFICE , 56,995 GSF
CRC/SUPPORT= 5,770 GSF
TOTAL = 62,765 GSF
PARKING REQUIRED = 181 SPACES
PARK NG CALC = 1 SPACE 350 GSF
62,765 GSF 350 GSF 180 + 1 LOADING 181 SPACES
-SIX OF DIE -Et S pACEs 9E56E65 TU 59009003551510 35A1E3
ONE. OE W.ICH 3E5I50451E2000 ACCESSIBLE
- ONE 00E9DoNAL SPACE' NEQu'IRE 5 F0f1 L003I OXI
-14 91U1c).6. 0194901401K 9,5 SPACES PROVIDED
PARKING PROVIDED » 181 SPACES
TYPE Li P1 P2
P3 TOTAL
STANDARD 22 44 47
25
138
TANDEM AISLE 0 9 8
0
18
TANDEM BLOCKED 0 9 9
0
18
LOAD4NG 1 0
1
I-r STANDARD 3 1 1
5
HO VAN 1 0 0
a
TOTAL 27 63 66 25 181
* "R051' 1> 0>' '11119449 TRANSIT STATION • DET9NLED ON A15 _ COLTIRED pLAN
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HAYDEN PLACE
••• 1.'1. • •••••• 9 ;9 • •:'• • •-• :.•-•••••••••':••••• • '9 :
17.141.ilR CITY CALifORNIA
INDEX
0E10*01 !IVO • -117
0111I5i*L.I1, 010
O7.6617, Err RAN
KEssormEN E1E441139
EAN EmsoNE TREES
011e1 1 10L.L. AARISCA.PMG FRAN
ALTA Fripm.,,,
LAN • E.s660 l'ASEN4N9 FL AN
PARKING I, EVE, ` I. Of- A Pi.AN
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PARKIN,: Y-10. MAN
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NORTH Al,
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1.1415
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5 1 . 131103 9011,y StI/AWR
BRACCO, SILICA, 41/r•ER
LEGAL DESCRIPTION ( EXISTING )
PARCEL A'
PARCEL t AS 5>100404 ON PARCEL MAP 7673, IN THE CITY OF CLE.VER CITY. COUN TY 0E1.00
ANGLES, STATE or CALIFORNIA. AS 108 MAP 17100 04 BOOK 75 PAGE 51,01 PAFICEL Mrs
III '325 01,1.01,01. T1IE cou N-Ey IREDDFIDER OF SAM COUNTY
PARCEL EP
AN EASEMENT TOR MUTUAL ACCESS AND INCIDENTAL PURPOSES OMER T910 EASTERLY
17.00 FEET OF PARCEL 2 OF SA(D ! PARCEL SAP 7673.
SAE) EASEMENT IS TO EXTEND FROM THE NORTHERLY 3>90 59' SAID 1311051 2 9 'S TO THE
WESTERLY 355941905 01. RODEN PLACE.
PARCEL 0,
AN EASEMENT FOR MUTUAL 400598 0900 INCIDENTAL PIJRPOSES. 0405 093 1.0110109 01,
LOT 11 OF TRACT NO_ 32560, 95 1.959 MAP RECORDED IN 9000 9915, 1.005(5) 11 TO 14,
(NCLUEIVE OF MAPS, RECORDS OF SAID COUNTY. INCLUDED WITHIN A 513111 7 Of LAND 17 120
FEET WIDE. THE WESTERLY LINE OF WHICH BEING TEE WESTEFINY LINE OF SAES LOT 11_
SAO EASEMENTS TO EXTEND FROM HIGUERA STREET ED klAYPE 9 PLACE.
NOTE
AREA' 39_580 SQ FT )0 79 ACR(S)
BENCH MARK.
LOS ANGELES 000500 001013 DEPT CANS 00 03>15
(CULVER-WAD, 1986 ADJUSTMENT)
LEAD & 1194199 00141 00993 4097 19(14 2201 WIG APPROX
INT. OF JEFFERSON 81,009 190171.E8 RON SE CORFIER CIF 139
ELEVATION "100030(05009020) ( 95169 1029)
GENERAL PROJECT NOTES:
CUNSS 111510000190505 132141 SHALL BE PROVIDED% ALL 5763R WELLS, PARKiNG
GARAGE AND TOME ROOF,
2.) A KNOX BOX AND KEY SYSTEM SHALL BE PROM -MAT THE FRONT AND TNE BACK
OF T15 BUILDING AS APPROVED EY THE CULVER CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT_
3 ) A BULLETIN 1900110, DISPLAY CASE, DR KIOSK DISINJWING TRANSPORTATION DATA
IN A MAIN LOBBY AREA 000E5101E TO THE -GREATEST NUMBER Of EMPLOYEES SHALL
BE 1E519E1E19 0009 REQUIRED /NFORMATION SHALL INCLUDE , FUT IS NOT LIMPED
70. TEE FOLLOWING:
..KENT Now, Rau, ANO,CATE.1 FOR NEL -(HANSI Wx.r .rmsormIG ENE',
• 1C1.0,-onlE !Km FOR lifFERRAI_Av 1,KAA4sAna.,1,141,1.0,A,QN Fon.
-.E.Oloriu ,14AN,-0.1,,AriaN N.M./Am, an-emr.in, Ann CAA, •
'MANS, OPEWITORS:
- PAG.10,InkAt hIA.770.1 ,,,E.17 cco1111.../...0EL/ CH.IANI:AINDNA:
•DV,. PotirK Fnc-,1, x4F014/AANIN. INcalLING 9999s m9999999.E
INf.t.r.suAlCackse
. A 11,5•Ne., OF ANY 01,E I, FADILII ,Es Arm REStAINLF•511.7 Amy E ., vANANII£FIS
13.1cyr... -15, Russo. funFlis rEnESSA., , 'NE 9,V
• ALL INFORMATION REOUPRED BY THIS SECTION SLIM L RE RE GULARLY STOCKED Ohl
10410510 89515
9 I ALL EXISTING AND P901105943 0014410950 UTILITIES SHALL EE
PLACED UNDERGROUND
5.14001 PROPOSED 7905 KVA TRANSF9)R MER WILL NE LOCAITIO 014 T9E PARKING "NEVE_ 1
FLCOR PLAN ANC THE FOOTF/RIET OF THE T1RANSEG8ME R (INCOM ING HIGH VOLTAGE
SWITCH '11L1 911 5717.
• s,cnNDARY 1:0"-C.P.90.. Wu_ L Ot -.1.1,1.1 AN
F I Roc
• 13,3-1,1, pox Pl• u•P THE etAirliwl VAT I Let,. NsA,ILIAT
Fi Fr:- •-• n -9-499 tElt ToS au . L lovE A sti. AR ., PAN,
'Lk
9901-I1.501 EX.S
CURING HAM
1480 93 P
TOTAL
9,695 GSF
18,580 GSF
17,613 GSF
11,713 GSF
6,164(355
62,765 GSF
cpPROPOSED MASS TRANSIT CENTER
GLJERA
,
VICINITY MAP
WESTERLY ROUTE (2,970' +1-)
EASTERLY ROUTE (2,750' +1
NOTES: DISTANCE AND ROUTES TO MASS TRANSIT CENTER
THERE ARE TWO [2) WALKING PATHWAYS THAT MAY BE USED BY EMPLOY.
GEE OF THE SUBJECT SITE WHO MAY CHOOSE TO USE THE FUTURE MASS
TRANSIT SYSTEM ONCE IT BECOMES AVAILABLE THE WESTERLY PATHWAY
BEING ALONG HIGUERA STREET AND WASHINGTON BOULEVARD [WHICH IS
PROVIDED WITH THE REQUIRED ADA PATHWAY AND RAMPS) AND THE
EASTERLY PATHWAY SEMG ALONG WESLEY STREET, NATIONAL BOULEVARD
AND WASHINGTON BOULEVARD [WHICH IS PROVIDED WITH THE REQUIRED
ADA RAMPS YET HAS CERTAIN PORTIONS ALONG NATIONAL BOULEVARD
THAT DO NOT APPEAR TO BE ADA COMPLIANT]
P.A.01.i.S2.: 2 OF
PLEASE NOTE THAT NIGHTTIME DATA ILE PUBLIC ILLUMINATION( ALONG
EITHER OF THE TWO WALKWAYS HAS BEEN GATHERED AT THIS TIME, TWO
12) MEASURING POINTS WERE ESTABLISHED FOR THIS PROJECT RELATED TO
THE TRANSIT CENTER CREDIT: ONE BEING AT THE "EXISTING SITE [I.E THE
INTERSECTION OF THE WESLEY STREET CENTERLINE AND THE PROPERTY'S
STREET FACING PROPERTY LINE ALONG HIGUERA STREET] AND THE OTHER
BEING AT THE "PROPOSED TRANSIT CENTER SITE (I.E THE INTERSECTION
OF THE CENTERLINE OF THE FORMER RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY AND THE
NORTHERLY WASHINGTON BOULEVARD PROPERTYLINE, USING THE ENGI-
NEERING DIVISION'S MYLAR BASE MAPS, THE LINEAR DISTANCE BETWEEN
THE SITE AND THE TRANSIT CENTER ALONG THE WESTERLY ROUTE IS 2,970
FEET AND ALONG THE EASTERLY ROUTE IT IS 2750+;- FEET.
NMI ii•OMMie
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CITY OF CULVER CITY
Subject: 8665 Hayden Place
Attachment 1.F. — Materials Board
Please note this attachment will be on display at the December 15, 2008,
City Council / Redevelopment Agency joint public hearingAttachment 1G
Excerpt of September 18, 2008, Draft
Design For Development [DFD]
8665 Hayden Place
Located in Component Area No. 3 Of The
Culver City Redevelopment Project
IV. Development Standards
Development of the Site shall meet the standards for the 1G Zone except as outlined herein.
B. Building Height
The maximum building height nearest the residential boundary along the westerly rear
property line shall be limited to conform to the allowable building envelope for the
surrounding R2 zone. The building height limit in the R2 zone is 30 feet plus a 5 foot
parapet. This is significantly less than the allowable 43 feet plus 5 foot parapet in the 1G
Zone. In exchange for presenting a lower height towards the adjacent residential
property, the maximum building height shall be increased to 65 feet to the top of the
roof plus a five foot parapet on the side facing the adjacent industrial property. The
new height condition is summarized below.
• The existing 43 foot height limit shall not apply to the Site based upon findings
and studies related to the height exception.
• The building height shall not exceed 35 feet above existing natural grade for any
portion of the building within 20 feet of the north (facing Higuera Street)
property line.
• The building height shall not exceed 35 feet above existing natural grade for any
portion of the building within 20 feet of the west (facing Lucerne Avenue) rear
property line.
• The building height shall not project above a 45 degree line starting at 35 feet
above natural grade and 20 feet from the north and west property lines. The
maximum height allowed on the Site shall be 65 feet to the top of the roof plus
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Narrative and Proposed Findings for Site Plan Review P-2007183 and Tract Map P-2007184 for the
Development of 8665 Hayden Place
Summary
The following Narrative and Findings will provide an overview of the proposed project and the process
REthink Development has used to develop the project at 8665 Hayden Place. The project has been
designed to be an environmentally and contextually sensitive project. It is designed to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions by achieving 50% reduced energy use with a LEED Gold certification and
through reduced vehicle miles traveled and traffic due to proximity to the Expo Line, retail and
residential uses. It will be marketed as a for-sale office condo building for small and medium businesses
that want to make Culver City their permanent place of business without concern for rising rents.
Through public art, the project will honor the significant history of the site where "Tara Ranch" from
Gone with the Wind and sets from Hogan's Heroes and the Andy Griffith Show were built and filmed.
The following Narrative will also illuminate the effort REthink has made to meet with neighborhood
residents and respond to their concerns. Finally and most importantly, the building is well below the
allowable density under current zoning code and is compatible with the general plan and
redevelopment agency goals. The only proposed deviation from the allowed zoning is the height
exception that has been proposed to allow the building a lower height along the residential boundary
while increasing the height on the boundary facing the industrial tract. The adjustment to the building
height was undertaken to address concerns voiced by residential neighbors. The result is a building that
is effectively 2 34 stories on the property lines facing the residential neighborhood.
Narrative
The subject property is a 34,580 square foot, single lot infill site located at 8665 Hayden Place in the
historic "40 acres" backlot light industrial area, with approximately 200 feet of frontage on Higuera.
Access is via Hayden Place. There is an existing 25 foot high, 18,300 square foot industrial warehouse on
the site. The surrounding area includes industrial, commercial and R2 low density multifamily
residential development. The site is underutilized and a great candidate for redevelopment considering
its prime central and accessible Culver City location near the future Expo Line, and the real estate needs
of the West Los Angeles area.
The 62,765 gross square foot office building proposed for the site (divided into office condominium
units) is compatible with the 1G zone. The building's height will be 32 feet above the sidewalk along the
residential boundary, lower than the residential height envelope allowed (30 feet + 5 foot parapet). The
building will step back from the residential boundary to a maximum height of 61 feet along the
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boundary with the industrial tract furthest from the residential neighborhood. Some parking will be at
grade, and there will be two levels of subterranean parking. The building is comprised of two 4 story
structures connected by a common core (lobby and elevator) and a beautifully landscaped courtyard.
The proposed development fits within the current zoning requirements (besides height), is compatible
with surrounding development, and is a better neighborhood fit aesthetically and functionally than the
existing industrial warehouse use. It is near the Hayden Tract industrial and warehouse district, more
specifically in the former studio backlot known as the "40 Acres" and is a good transition to the more
industrial and heavier commercial uses in the rest of the area. The development will revitalize Higuera's
current dull industrial feel with an attractive building and superior landscaping, As the only "Green"
LEED Gold office building in the region, it will also set a higher standard, provide a bold example and add
a unique element to the commercial makeup of the surrounding area.
Except for one City Staff supported administrative modification, (10% tandem parking spaces), and the
height exception the project's design complies with all zone requirements and all relevant sections of
the Culver City Zoning Code, including parking, open space, and density. The project will be parked to
code, which is not common for the (existing) buildings in the area and it will adopt a parking program
that will discourage occupants from parking on neighboring streets. The project has complied with the
City's traffic guidelines and the owner plans to implement extensive voluntary traffic demand
management measures to further reduce the building's traffic generation.
The proposed change of use is consistent with the General Plan and the Redevelopment Agency's vision
for the area. The change of use also makes it more consistent with trends mentioned in the General
Plan and the City's encouragement of creative/entertainment office development in the Hayden Tract
and in other industrial areas of Culver City.
According to a 1992 State of the City report referenced in the General Plan only 37% of the
businesses in the Hayden Tract area were industrial in nature with 57% commercial businesses.
The trend toward commercial businesses has significantly increased over the past 15 years, while the
appropriate building stock for that shift in use has hardly increased at all. Converting warehouse spaces
is not the best solution due primarily to lack of sufficient daylighting, natural ventilation, and parking. A
newly constructed LEED Gold creative office building will help accommodate this trend and the
continued increase in popularity and recognition of this area as a creative office hub.
The proposed change of use and makeup of the project also meets the needs of the local and regional
economy, community, and environment. There is a dearth of quality office space ownership options for
small to medium creative businesses, with green (LEED certified), healthy, and productive office
ownership options completely non-existent. In the current office marketplace, those businesses are
either at the mercy of escalating rent increases or need to buy and retrofit overpriced, poorly located
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retail and warehouse buildings. The project's location in an already thriving creative community meets
the needs of creative business owners and employees who will be energized and stimulated by their
neighbors. The societal and environmental impact of being minutes bike or walk from downtown Culver
City for unique lunch and entertainment options and a little more than a quarter mile from the planned
Expo Line station will be very positive.
A Leading Green Building
The owner/developer and its prestigious, experienced green building design team are committed to
making this development something different and special. It will be the first of its kind in the area to be
certified under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED ® ) Green Building Rating
System TM (Gold). It will be the first green, high performance office building specifically designed for
smaller creative business owners and companies in Southern California. The design will incorporate high
performance building technologies, green building practices and innovative design to create a healthy,
productive, environmentally friendly and ultimately more sustainable development. Architects and
designers, advertising agencies, public relations and marketing firms, production companies, digital film
companies, computer game developers, Internet companies, and media tech companies are among the
businesses seeking green, "cool", advanced creative office space on the Westside that will see this
Culver City landmark as their perfect home.
The proposed project will feature a drought tolerant, ecologically landscaped courtyard, which will bring
light into 95% of the office space, offer views, and allow for natural ventilation. Dual glazed, high
performance Low-e floor to ceiling windows with light shelves will bounce light farther into the spaces
and act as overhangs to shade the interior space from heat gain. It will employ efficient LED lighting
systems, coordinated by natural daylight sensors to maintain even lighting levels. Advanced thermal
control systems will provide individual zone control of a radiant heating and cooling system. The
building will have a green living roof to reduce heat gain, reduce storm water runoff, and clean the air.
A significant percentage of the building's electricity, heating, cooling and hot water will be produced
from roof top solar panels. The building will be a local model for green building techniques and will
demonstrate Culver City's leadership role as a sustainable city.
The orientation and design of the building, including strategically placed sun shades and double façade
elements, will help keep the building cool in the summer and warm in the winter, and provide day
lighting for all occupants, while allowing prevailing breezes to pass through the floors for natural
ventilation. Many of the materials used will have high insulating capabilities to further keep the building
temperature moderate, reducing heating and cooling loads, and lowering energy costs. Many of the
products and finishes will contain no or very low VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) and will include
recycled or renewable components wherever feasible. The integration of all these elements will allow
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us to deliver a building that is better designed, constructed to a higher quality, longer lasting, more
energy efficient, less expensive to operate, more durable, healthier, unique, and overall, more
environmentally sound; all of which will make the spaces more valuable and more desirable.
Combating Climate Change with Smart Growth
The proposed development with its change of use will also be a leading example of smart growth
development and result in a demonstration of how good planning can reduce harmful greenhouse gas
emissions for Culver City, the region, and the State. If California is going to meet the goals set by its
Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 (AB 32), developments similar to ours are urgently needed to help
encourage additional movement in this direction. (See Attachment A that includes a list of greenhouse
gas reduction measures recommended by State Attorney General Gerry Brown.)
Smart growth or compact development where work, living, shopping, eating, entertainment, and
transportation options are in close proximity is a significant tool to help combat global warming.
Vehicles contribute 33% of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States so reducing Vehicle
Miles Traveled (VMT) is a critical step to reducing GHG emissions (Growing Cooler: The Evidence on Urban
Development and Climate Change) . Increasing vehicle efficiency and moving towards cleaner burning fuels
will help to reduce greenhouse gasses but an equal or greater reduction in vehicle miles traveled (VMT)
is needed. This need is even more acute considering the forecasted population growth of 120 million
people in the US over the next 40 years. Because of suburban sprawl, VMT has increased dramatically
over the past 3 decades and is now at a point where those miles traveled will completely overwhelm any
future gains in fuel efficiencies. The world, America, the states, cities, and local communities need to
address this problem head on, immediately. America's land use patterns and policies need to change to
reduce VMT by building more compact developments where people make less vehicle trips and drive
fewer miles overall. Compact development can have a significant positive impact as it has been proven
to reduce VMT by 20 to 40%. These figures and a great collection of studies on the topic are concisely
and convincingly documented in a book just published by the Urban Land Institute called "Growing
Cooler: The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change."
The proposed project is in an optimal location and at a moderate density to help address these
concerns. It will be walking distance from the Expo Line Station, a fixed rail commuter line 3/8 of a mile
away. It is walking, a short bike, or neighborhood electric car distance from Downtown Culver City,
which offers shopping, eating, entertainment, and public services. It is walking distance from other
current and proposed eating options and likeminded businesses in the Hayden Tract. It is next to a
substantial stock of existing multifamily zoned property and future multi-use and multifamily property
surrounding the Expo Line. It is a perfect candidate for reducing VMT through more compact and smart
growth approach to development. Reduced VMT of 20% to 40% combined with our project's
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sustainable design which is designed to be 50% more energy efficient than similarly new constructed
buildings is a significant and positive step towards reducing greenhouse gases.
Plus, well designed compact development is good for communities. There is a common misperception
that compact development detracts from existing communities and is not wanted by community
members. On the contrary, above and beyond the positive effect on the environment, compact
development typically adds to the fabric of the community and enhances it. A 2005 Urban Land
Institute publication published in partnership with Sierra Club, the American Institute of Architects, and
the National Multi Housing Council, "Higher-density Development: Myth and Fact" dispels some of these
myths about development. Their study, based on ample evidence, found that well-designed higher
density development can become a significant community asset, adding to the quality of life and
property values for existing residents, while addressing the need of a growing and changing population.
Some examples:
• Myth: Higher density development overburdens public services and infrastructure.
Fact: It actually helps to enhance and focus these services and infrastructure. It increases city
revenue without having to extend services or build new infrastructure which is extremely costly.
a Myth: Higher density development lowers property values in surrounding areas.
Fact: No discernable difference exists in the appreciation rate of properties located near higher
density development and those that are not. Some research even shows that higher density
development can increase property values.
• Myth: Higher-density development creates more regional traffic congestion and parking
problems than low density development.
Fact: Higher-density development generates less traffic than low density development per unit
and it makes walking and public transit more feasible.
a Myth: Higher density development is unattractive, does not fit in a low density community, and
is not wanted.
Fact: Attractive, well designed, and well maintained higher density development attracts good
residents and tenants and fits into existing communities. According to a study done by the
University of North Carolina, a majority of people prefer higher density development when
properly understanding the reality of the options.
a Myth: No one in suburban areas wants higher density developments.
Fact: Many households now prefer higher-density development, even in suburban locations. A
growing number of Americans are seeking a more convenient and vibrant lifestyle, whether in
cities or the suburbs. They cite proximity to work and being able to walk or bike to destinations
as leading factors in desirable communities.
Addressing Concerns
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While we are fundamentally committed to green building and smart growth, we do know that new
projects can be worrisome for those who fear change in their neighborhood or who don't completely
understand the proposed development and its benefits. We make a concerted effort to listen to the
concerns of our neighbors and we try to help them to understand the project's qualities. From the
beginning of this proposed project, we tried to design a building that would fit well with the
neighborhood and meet the real needs of its neighbors and the local community. In addition to all of
the building's green qualities, we intentionally designed a smaller building than allowed to reduce its
bulk and maximize daylighting and air circulation.
Many people in the neighborhood and the local community are impressed by what we are trying to do
and they have been very supportive. Those who don't seem to want this change are very vocal in their
opposition. Change in this community is inevitable and desirable. It is part of Culver City's maturation
into an important commercial and creative center. The City's smart growth will help support public
transit options, increase walking neighborhoods, foster a feeling of community, increase restaurant,
entertainment, cultural and shopping options, and continue to make Culver City a desirable and more
sustainable place to live and work.
We have consulted and we have listened and we have tried our best to respond to reasonable concerns
and requests with substantive and logical changes. We don't feel it is appropriate to sacrifice our vision,
a vision that we feel will produce a great building and make a valuable contribution to the entire
community, to please the few outspoken champions of the status quo, but the feedback we have
received from the community has led us to make changes and design a building that is compatible with
and responsive to their needs while still honoring our vision for the project.
Neighbor Input or Community Engagement
REthink takes great pride in engaging neighbors in our development process well prior to completing
plans. The normal public discourse about a project is often too restricted for developers to respond to
neighbor's concerns and we strive to understand and respond to impacts in the most responsible
manner possible. For this project, REthink conducted seven meetings with neighbors, the first of which
was over a year ago, to understand their concerns prior to submitting our plans. The process included
two initial open forum meetings to get feedback, the first on 9/17/07 at the home of Loni Anderson and
the second on 11/14/07 at the building site. Two follow up meetings were held with some of the more
outspoken individual neighbors on 12/5/07 and 12/10/07. Another meeting with a group of four
neighbors was held on 2/13/08. The final open forum held on 7/22/08 was publicized by mailing over
400 postcards to neighbors and e-mailing past meeting attendees. At this meeting, we showed the
results of the work we had done in response to feedback from earlier meetings. As a follow up to this
meeting a small group of residents that expressed an interest in having input on the landscape design
was scheduled for September 30th.
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An unfortunate result of our early conversations with the neighbors was that we only provided
preliminary plans that lacked key details for a complete understanding of the project. The missing
details would have addressed many of the concerns that have since been raised.
The project has setbacks that exceed the zoning requirements significantly (10 feet on the north, and
23.5 feet on the west) and has upper level setbacks that are not required at all in this zone. Although
there are no FAR restrictions in the 16 zone, an FAR of 3.5 is theoretically possible for a total of 119,000
square feet. This project has an FAR of 1.8 and just under 63,000 square feet.
Open public input on land use in Culver City was incorporated in 1996 for the Culver City General Plan
update. 60% of today's residents on the blocks of Lucerne and Higuera adjacent to the project owned
their homes in the neighborhood in 1995 or earlier. The IG Zoning District is currently consistent with
the Industrial land use designation of the 1996 General Plan.
Project Changes in Response to Concerns
At each of the meetings we took notes on the concerns voiced by the neighbors. The following are the
concerns and our plan to address them.
1) Concern: increased Height Compared to Existing Condition
REthink originally proposed a building that was below the height envelope allowed in the IG zone
(48' = 43' height limit + 5' parapet). Despite the ample setbacks of the building from the
surrounding residential neighborhood, the residents still had great concerns that the building would
appear too large compared to what they were used to seeing. In response to this concern, we
completely redesigned the building to remove a full floor from the residential boundary and to sink
the first floor partially below ground level. Thus, the building was reduced from 48 feet to 32 feet
along the residential perimeter. To offset most of the lost square footage caused by the removal of
the top floor along this boundary, a floor was added to the building along the industrial boundary
bringing the building height to 61 feet in that location. The change results in added expense of an
additional stop on two elevators, more expensive structural support, additional expense to build
circulation and common space, and a loss of 800 square feet of usable space. As a result the project
will be less profitable.
The building is fully 100 feet (at a minimum) from the homes across the street on both Higuera and
Lucerne and is set back from the street significantly farther than in other commercial or industrial
zones. Additionally, because of the efficient radiant heating and cooling system we plan to employ
there will be less HVAC equipment. The HVAC equipment that is installed on the roof will be
installed such that it will be invisible from across the street. Lastly, we plan on softening the roof
edge with greenery as a part of our green roof.
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2) Concern: Significant Increased Traffic
The project team has gone to great lengths to address the neighbor's concern about increased
traffic in the neighborhood. The traffic study prepared in accordance with the City of Culver City
and City of Los Angeles guidelines showed no significant impact in the residential zone (6 new trips
during morning peak hours at Higuera & Lucerne). Nonetheless, the project was planned as a
Transit Oriented Development from the beginning with the goal of reducing vehicle trips, vehicle
miles traveled and other traffic impacts. Based on our study of the effect of various traffic
mitigation measures implemented coupled with the Expo line, we expect the project will generate a
minimum of 15% less traffic than a building of similar size. The building will include the following
features to encourage the use of alternative means of transportation and carpooling:
a. Extensive bike racks in covered secure area
b. Showers and changing rooms on every floor
c. Shared car service: enabling tenants to take mass transportation or carpool then have
access to a car or cars if needed for meetings or errands
d. Transit info/ Ridesharing agency contact info
e. Reserved carpool parking/ Vanpool parking: 10%
f. Preferred parking for Alt Fuel/ Hybrid vehicles
g. Agreed to leave the driveway that connects the project site to Higuera closed and only
accessible to the fire department, pedestrians, and bicycles
3) Concern: Courtyard Noise
The building has been designed to improve its exposure to the sun and wind for maximum energy
use reduction through passive strategies. One strategy to achieve this is by including a central
courtyard. The central courtyard opens towards Lucerne and a concern was raised that it might
reflect noise towards the neighborhood. We have gone to tremendous lengths to address this
concern in several ways.
a. Staircase moved.
A previously internal stairway was moved to the exterior to create a closure on the Lucerne
side of the courtyard.
b. Heavy foliage/ green screen
The stairway and the entire Lucerne side of the courtyard will be enclosed by a green screen
allowing living vines to isolate the space audibly and visually. There will also be significant
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dense foliage growing as a buffer between the property and the neighborhood on the
Lucerne side that will reach at least 8 feet above the courtyard level.
c. No mechanical ventilation
The building is 100% naturally ventilated with radiant heating and cooling so there will be no
noise from mechanical fans on the roof.
4) Concern: Privacy
A couple neighbors expressed their concern that the project might threaten their privacy. We
considered this a very reasonable concern and spent a great deal of time ensuring the project would
not have such an impact.
a. Distance from neighbors
The building is a minimum of 100 feet from the front of the homes on Higuera and the west
side of Lucerne. There will be effectively no views into these homes or their backyards.
b. West —limited windows with limited views
The western façade of the building is adjacent to one home on the east side of Higuera. The
windows on the west side of the building are few and set high so those limited windows will
constrain views in such a way that it will be impossible to look down into the neighboring
yards.
c. Blocking line of site
In addition to the above measures, the site lines from the southern windows have been
studied. Any views lines into neighboring yards will be blocked with shading devices.
5) Concern: Street Parking
A concern about building users parking in the residential neighborhood was raised.
a. Stickers
Rather than have the neighborhood bear the burden of parking permits, we have agreed to
issue parking stickers for the cars using our parking facilities if parking in the adjacent
neighborhood becomes a problem. In this way, building users that park in the
neighborhood will be easily identified and discouraged from doing so in the future.
b. Support for permit parking
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Should the above strategy not meet the goals of reducing use of the residential
neighborhood for parking for our project, the project is willing to set aside funds to assist in
the establishment of permit parking only during work hours.
6) Concern: Construction Impact
We have selected a very professional general contractor. Standard procedures will ensure that the
neighbor's concerns about construction will be addressed. The measures taken will ensure no noise
from radios, limit street parking to Hayden Place and non-residential streets, reduce dust by wetting
down the site during excavation, and require installation of sandbags and other measures to
eliminate erosion.
7) Concern: Use Area to Walk Dogs
The neighbors stated that Hayden Place is where they like to walk their dogs on weekends and
evenings. While our project will not impact their ability to walk dogs in the area, we have offered to
install a doggie drinking fountain, a bench, and grasscrete planted with grass in the emergency lane
on the Higuera side of the project as a way to create a park-like environment and enhance their dog
walking experience.
8) Concern: Building Appearance and Maintenance
Concerns were raised by some neighbors about the maintenance of the wood paneling being used
on the building. The wood was chosen for compatibility with the residential neighborhood but the
material being used is a zero maintenance material that will not warp, crack, or fade and will not
require refinishing. In addition, the landscape will be used as a shroud to soften the building
appearance. We will be retaining all of the existing street trees and as many of the trees on the site
as possible. New landscaping will be added as additional buffer to the residential neighborhood.
9) Concern: Images on Facade
Our original design called for photographic images of the Hollywood history that happened on our
site to be integrated in the North facade of the building. At the request of the neighbors, these
images were removed.
10) Concern: Shadow
Although there were concerns raised about the project casting shadows on the adjacent
neighborhood, the building has an ideal orientation with respect to the sun to the effect that the
shadows cast by it have no greater impact than those cast under current conditions.
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Attorney General DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
The California Environmental Quality Act
Addressing Global Warming Impacts at the f 2ocA.,6 vel
Under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), local agencies have a very important role to play in
California's fight against global warming — one of the most serious environmental effects facing the State today.
Where local agencies undertake projects directly, they can and should design sustainable projects from the start,
incorporating global warming related considerations into their projects at the earliest feasible time. Further,
local agencies can encourage well-designed, sustainable private projects by analyzing and disclosing to the
public the environmental benefits of such projects in any required environmental documents. And where
projects as proposed will have significant global warming related effects, local agencies can require feasible
changes or alternatives, and impose enforceable, verifiable, feasible mitigation measures to substantially lessen
those effects. By the sum of their decisions, local agencies will help to move the State away from "business as
usual" and toward a low-carbon future.
This document provides information that may be helpful to local agencies in carrying out their duties under
CEQA as they relate to global warming. Included in this document are various measures that may reduce the
global warming related impacts of a project. As appropriate, the measures can be included as design features of
a project, required as changes to the project, or imposed as mitigation (whether undertaken directly by the
project proponent or funded by mitigation fees). The measures set forth in this package are examples; the list is
not intended to be exhaustive. Moreover, the measures cited may not be appropriate for every project. The
decision of whether to approve a project — as proposed or with required changes or mitigation — is for the local
agency, exercising its informed judgment in compliance with the law and balancing a variety of public
objectives.
The first section of this document lists examples of measures that could be applied to a diverse range of projects
where the lead agency determines that the project under consideration will have significant global warming
related effects. In general, a given measure should not be considered in isolation, but as part of a larger set of
measures that, working together, will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and the effects of global warming.
The second section of this document lists examples of potential greenhouse gas reduction measures in the
general plan context. This section is included both to suggest how the measures set forth in the first section
could be incorporated into a general plan, as well as to identify measures that are general plan specific. The
measures in the second section may also be appropriate for inclusion in larger scale plans, including regional
plans (e. g. , blueprint plans) and in specific plans. Including these types of measures at the larger planning
level, as appropriate, will help to ensure more sustainable project-specific development.
The third section provides links to sources of information on global warming impacts and emission reduction
measures. The list is not complete, but may be a helpful start for local agencies seeking more information to
carry out their CEQA obligations as they relate to global warming.
The endnotes set forth just some of the many examples of exemplary emission reduction measures already
being implemented by local governments and agencies, utilities, private industry, and others. As these
examples evidence, California at every level of government is taking up the challenge, devising new and
innovative solutions, and leading the charge in the fight against global warming.(1) Generally Applicable Measures
Energy Efficiency'
Design buildings to be energy efficient. Site buildings to take advantage of shade, prevailing
winds, landscaping and sun screens to reduce energy use.'
Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems. Use daylight as an integral part of lighting
systems in buildings.
Install light colored "cool" roofs, cool pavements, and strategically placed shade trees.'
Provide information on energy management services for large energy users.'
Install energy efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances and equipment, and control
systems,'
Install light emitting diodes (LEDs) for traffic, street and other outdoor lighting.'
Limit the hours of operation of outdoor lighting.
Use solar heating, automatic covers, and efficient pumps and motors for pools and spas.'
Provide education on energy efficiency.'
Renewable Energy
Install solar and wind power systems, solar and tankless hot water heaters, and energy-
efficient heating ventilation and air conditioning. Educate consumers about existing
incentives.'
Install solar panels on carports and over parking areas.'
Use combined heat and power in appropriate applications.'
Water Conservation and Efficiency'
Create water-efficient landscapes.
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Install water-efficient irrigation systems and devices, such as soil moisture-based irrigation
controls.
Use reclaimed water for landscape irrigation in new developments and on public property.
Install the infrastructure to deliver and use reclaimed water.
Design buildings to be water-efficient. Install water-efficient fixtures and appliances.
Use graywater. (Graywater is untreated household waste water from bathtubs, showers,
bathroom wash basins, and water from clothes washing machines.) For example, install dual
plumbing in all new development allowing graywater to be used for landscape irrigation.'
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Restrict watering methods (e.g., prohibit systems that apply water to non-vegetated surfaces) and
control runoff.
• Restrict the use of water for cleaning outdoor surfaces and vehicles.
• Implement low-impact development practices that maintain the existing hydrologic character of
the site to manage storm water and protect the environment. (Retaining storm water runoff on-
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Issite can drastically reduce the need for energy-intensive imported water at the site.)'s
• Devise a comprehensive water conservation strategy appropriate for the project and location.
The strategy may include many of the specific items listed above, plus other innovative measures
that are appropriate to the specific project.
• Provide education about water conservation and available programs and incentives.'
Solid Waste Measures
? Reuse and recycle construction and demolition waste (including, but not limited to, soil,
vegetation, concrete, lumber, metal, and cardboard).
• Provide interior and exterior storage areas for recyclables and green waste and adequate
recycling containers located in public areas.
• Recover by-product methane to generate electricity.'
• Provide education and publicity about reducing waste and available recycling services.'
Land Use Measures
• Include mixed-use, infill, and higher density in development projects to support the reduction of
vehicle trips, promote alternatives to individual vehicle travel, and promote efficient delivery of
services and goods.
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Educate the public about the benefits of well-designed, higher density development."
Incorporate public transit into project design.
Preserve and create open space and parks. Preserve existing trees, and plant replacement trees at
a set ratio.
Develop "brownfields" and other underused or defunct properties near existing public
transportation and jobs.
Include pedestrian and bicycle-only streets and plazas within developments. Create travel routes
that ensure that destinations may be reached conveniently by public transportation, bicycling or
walking,21
Transportation and Motor Vehicles
Limit idling time for commercial vehicles, including delivery and construction vehicles.
Use low or zero-emission vehicles, including construction vehicles.
Promote ride sharing programs e.g., by designating a certain percentage of parking spaces for
ride sharing vehicles, designating adequate passenger loading and unloading and waiting areas
for ride sharing vehicles, and providing a web site or message board for coordinating rides.
Create ear sharing programs. Accommodations for such programs include providing parking
spaces for the car share vehicles at convenient locations accessible by public transportation.'
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Create local "light vehicle" networks, such as neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV) systems.'
Provide the necessary facilities and infrastructure to encourage the use of low or zero-emission
vehicles (e.g., electric vehicle charging facilities and conveniently located alternative fueling
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ccpstations).
• Increase the cost of driving and parking private vehicles by, e.g., imposing tolls and parking fees.
• Build or fund a transportation center where various public transportation modes intersect.
• Provide shuttle service to public transit.
• Provide public transit incentives such as free or low-cost monthly transit passes.
Incorporate bicycle lanes and routes into street systems, new subdivisions, and large
developments.
• Incorporate bicycle-friendly intersections into street design.
For commercial projects, provide adequate bicycle parking near building entrances to promote
cyclist safety, security, and convenience. For large employers, provide facilities that encourage
bicycle commuting, including, e.g., locked bicycle storage or covered or indoor bicycle parking.
Create bicycle lanes and walking paths directed to the location of schools, parks and other
destination points."
• Work with the school district to restore or expand school bus services.
• Institute a telecotrunute work program. Provide information, training, and incentives to
encourage participation. Provide incentives for equipment purchases to allow high-quality
teleconferences.
• Provide information on all options for individuals and businesses to reduce transportation-related
emissions. Provide education and information about public transportation.
Carbon Offsets
If, after analyzing and requiring all reasonable and feasible on-site mitigation measures for avoiding or
reducing greenhouse gas-related impacts, the lead agency determines that additional mitigation is
required, the agency may consider additional off-site mitigation. The project proponent could, for
example, fund off-site mitigation projects (e.g., alternative energy projects, or energy or water audits for
existing projects) that will reduce carbon emissions, conduct an audit of its other existing operations and
agree to retrofit, or purchase carbon "credits" from another entity that will undertake mitigation.
The topic of offsets can be complicated, and a full discussion is outside the scope of this summary
document. Issues that the lead agency should consider include:
The location of the off-site mitigation. (If the off-site mitigation is far from the project, any
additional, non-climate related benefits of the mitigation will be lost to the local community.)
Whether the emissions reductions from off-site mitigation can be quantified and verified.
Whether the mitigation ratio should be greater than 1:1 to reflect any uncertainty about the
effectiveness of the offset.
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Global warming measures may be reflected in a general plan as goals, policies, or programs; in land use
designations; or as additional mitigation measures identified during the CEQA review process. Many of the
measures listed above may be appropriate for inclusion in a general plan. In addition, a non-exhaustive list of
measures specific to the general plan context follows. The examples are listed under required general plan
elements. A given example may, however, be appropriate for inclusion in more than one element, or in a
different element than listed. Global warming measures may, alternatively, be included in an optional Climate
Change or Energy element.
Conservation Element'
Climate Action Plan or Policy: Include a comprehensive climate change action plan that
requires a baseline inventory of greenhouse gas emissions from all sources by a date certain;
greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets and deadlines; and enforceable greenhouse gas
emissions reduction measures." (Note: If the Climate Action Plan complies with the
requirements of Section 15064(11)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, it may allow for the streamlining
of individual projects that comply with the plan's requirements.)
Climate Action Plan Implementation Program: include mechanisms to ensure regular review of
progress toward the emission reduction targets established by the Climate Action Plan, report
progress to the public and responsible officials, and revise the plan as appropriate, using
principles of adaptive management. Allocate funding to implement the plan. Fund staff to
oversee implementation of the plan.
Strengthen local building codes for new construction and renovation to require a higher level of
energy efficiency."
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Require that all new government buildings, and all major renovations and additions, meet
identified green building standards."
Adopt a "Green Building Program" to require or encourage green building practices and
materials: 30 The program could be implemented through, e.g., a set of green building ordinances.
Require orientation of buildings to maximize passive solar heating during cool seasons, avoid
solar heat gain during hot periods, enhance natural ventilation, and promote effective use of
daylight. Orientation should optimize opportunities for on-site solar generation.
Provide permitting-related and other incentives for energy efficient building projects, e.g,, by
giving green projects priority in plan review, processing and field inspection services?'
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Conduct energy efficiency audits of existing buildings by checking, repairing, and readjusting
heating, ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, water heating equipment, insulation and
weatherization.n Offer financial incentives for adoption of identified efficiency measures."
Partner with community services agencies to fund energy efficiency projects, including heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, lighting, water heating equipment, insulation and weatherization,
for low income residents.
Target local funds, including redevelopment and Community Development Block Grant
resources, to assist affordable housing developers in incorporating energy efficient designs and
features.
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<1BProvide innovative, low-interest financing for energy efficiency and alternative energy projects.
For example, allow property owners to pay for energy efficiency improvements and solar system
installation through long-term assessments on individual property tax bills.'
Fund incentives to encourage the use of energy efficient vehicles, equipment and lighting."
Provide financial incentives for adoption of identified efficiency measures.
Require environmentally responsible government purchasing.' Require or give preference to
products that reduce or eliminate indirect greenhouse gas emissions, e.g., by giving preference to
recycled products over those made from virgin materials."
Require that government contractors take action to minimize greenhouse gas emissions, e.g., by
using low or zero-emission vehicles and equipment.
Adopt a "heat island" mitigation plan that requires cool roofs, cool pavements, and strategically
placed shade trees.' (Darker colored roofs, pavement, and lack of trees may cause temperatures
in urban environments to increase by as much as 6-8 degrees Fahrenheit as compared to
surrounding areas.") Adopt a program of building permit enforcement for re-roofing to ensure
compliance with existing state building requirements for cool roofs on non-residential buildings.
Adopt a comprehensive water conservation strategy. The strategy may include, but not be
limited to, imposing restrictions on the time of watering, requiring water-efficient irrigation
equipment, and requiring new construction to offset demand so that there is no net increase in
water use.'
• Adopt water conservation pricing, e.g., tiered rate structures, to encourage efficient water use'
• Adopt water-efficient landscape ordinances."
• Strengthen local building codes for new construction and implement a program to renovate
existing buildings to require a higher level of water efficiency.
• Adopt energy and water efficiency retrofit ordinances that require upgrades as a condition of
issuing permits for renovations or additions, and on the sale of residences and buildings.'
• Provide individualized water audits to identify conservation opportunities. ° Provide financial
incentives for adopting identified efficiency measures.
• Provide water audits for large landscape accounts. Provide financial incentives for efficient
irrigation controls and other efficiency measures.
• Require water efficiency training and certification for irrigation designers and installers, and
property managers."
• Implement or expand city or county-wide recycling and composting programs for residents and
businesses. Require commercial and industrial recycling.
• Extend the types of recycling services offered (e.g., to include food and green waste recycling).
Establish methane recovery in local landfills and wastewater treatment plants to generate
electricity.'
Implement Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) for renewable electricity generation. (CCA
allows cities and counties, or groups of them, to aggregate the electric loads of customers within
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choose what resources will serve their loads and can significantly increase renewable energy.)"
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Preserve existing conservation areas (e.g., forested areas, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat and
corridors, wetlands, watersheds, and groundwater recharge areas) that provide carbon
sequestration benefits.
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Establish a mitigation program for development of conservation areas. Impose mitigation fees
on development of such lands and use funds generated to protect existing, or create replacement,
conservation areas.
Provide public education and information about options for reducing greenhouse gas emissions
through responsible purchasing, conservation, and recycling.
Land Use Element"
Adopt land use designations to carry out policies designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions,
e.g., policies to minimize or reduce vehicle miles traveled, encourage development near existing
public transportation corridors, encourage alternative modes of transportation, and promote
infill, mixed use, and higher density development.
Identify and facilitate the development of land uses not already present in local districts — such as
supermarkets, parks and recreation fields, and schools in neighborhoods; or residential uses in
business districts — to reduce vehicle miles traveled and allow bicycling and walking to these
destinations.
• Create neighborhood commercial districts.
• Require bike lanes and bicycle/pedestrian paths.
• Prohibit projects that impede bicycle and walking access, e.g., large parking areas that cannot be
crossed by non-motorized vehicles, and new residential communities that block through access
on existing or potential bicycle and pedestrian routes.
• Site schools to increase the potential for students to walk and bike to school.
• Enact policies to limit or discourage low density development that segregates employment,
services, and residential areas."
• Where there are growth boundaries, adopt policies providing certainty for infill development."
• Require best management practices in agriculture and animal operations to reduce emissions,
conserve energy and water, and utilize alternative energy sources, including biogas, wind and
solar.
Circulation Element'
In conjunction with measures that encourage public transit, ride sharing, bicycling and walking,
implement circulation improvements that reduce vehicle idling. For example, coordinate
controlled intersections so that traffic passes more efficiently through congested areas.'
Create an interconnected transportation system that allows a shift in travel from private
passenger vehicles to alternative modes, including public transit, ride sharing, car sharing,
bicycling and walking. Before funding transportation improvements that increase vehicle miles
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100traveled, consider alternatives such as increasing public transit or improving bicycle or
pedestrian travel routes.
Give funding preference to investment in public transit over investment in infrastructure for
private automobile traffic."
Include safe and convenient bicycle and pedestrian access in all transportation improvement
projects. Ensure that non-motorized transportation systems are connected and not interrupted by
impassable barriers, such as freeways" and include amenities such as secure bicycle parking.
Provide adequate and affordable public transportation choices including expanded bus routes and
service and other transit choices such as shuttles, light rail, and rail where feasible.
Assess transportation impact fees on new development in order to maintain and increase public
transit service."
• Provide public transit incentives, including free and reduced fare areas."
• Adopt a comprehensive parking policy that discourages private vehicle use and encourages the
use of alternative transportation." For example, reduce parking for private vehicles while
increasing options for alternative transportation; eliminate minimum parking requirements for
new buildings; "unbundle" parking (require that parking is paid for separately and is not
included in rent for residential or commercial space); and set appropriate pricing for parking.
• Develop school transit plans to substantially reduce automobile trips to, and congestion
surrounding, schools. (According to some estimates, parents driving their children to school
account for 20-25% of the morning commute.) Plans may address, e.g., necessary infrastructure
improvements and potential funding sources; replacing older diesel buses with low or zero-
emission vehicles; mitigation fees to expand school bus service; and Safe Routes to School
programs's and other formal efforts to increase walking and biking by students.
• Create financing programs for the purchase or lease of vehicles used in employer ride sharing
programs.
• Enter into partnerships to create and expand polluting vehicle buy-back programs to include
vehicles with high greenhouse gas emissions.
• Provide public education and information about options for reducing motor vehicle-related
greenhouse gas emissions. Include information on trip reduction; trip linking; public transit;
biking and walking; vehicle performance and efficiency (e.g., keeping tires inflated); low or
zero-emission vehicles; and car and ride sharing.
Housing Elements'
• Improve the jobs-housing balance and promote a range of affordable housing choices near jobs,
services and transit.
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Concentrate mixed use, and medium to higher density residential development in areas near jobs,
transit routes, schools, shopping areas and recreation.
Increase density in single family residential areas located near transit routes or commercial areas.
For example, promote duplexes in residential areas and increased height limits of multi-unit
buildings on main arterial streets, under specified conditions.
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[01• Encourage transit-oriented developments.'
• Impose minimum residential densities in areas designated for transit-oriented, mixed use
development to ensure higher density in these areas.
• Designate mixed use areas where housing is one of the required uses.
• In areas designated for mixed use, adopt incentives for the concurrent development of different
land uses (e.g., retail with residential).
Promote infill, mixed use, and higher density development by, for example, reducing developer
fees;°' providing fast-track permit processing; reducing processing fees; funding infrastructure
loans; and giving preference for infrastructure improvements in these areas.
Open Space Element"
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Preserve forested areas, agricultural lands, wildlife habitat and corridors, wetlands, watersheds,
groundwater recharge areas and other open space that provide carbon sequestration benefits.
Establish a mitigation program for development of those types of open space that provide carbon
sequestration benefits. Require like-kind replacement for, or impose mitigation fees on
development of such lands. Use funds generated to protect existing, or create replacement, open
space.
Allow alternative energy projects in areas zoned for open space where consistent with other uses
and values.
Protect existing trees and encourage the planting of new trees. Adopt a tree protection and
replacement ordinance, e.g., requiring that trees larger than a specified diameter that are removed
to accommodate development must be replaced at a set ratio.
Connect parks and publicly accessible open space through shared pedestrian/bike paths and trails
to encourage walking and bicycling.
Safety Elements
Address expected effects of climate change that may impact public safety, including increased
risk of wildfires, flooding and sea level rise, salt water intrusion; and health effects of increased
heat and ozone, through appropriate policies and programs.
Adopt programs for the purchase, transfer or extinguishment of development rights in high risk
areas.
• Monitor the impacts of climate change. Use adaptive management to develop new strategies,
and modify existing strategics, to respond to the impacts of climate change.
Energy Element
Many of the goals, policies, or programs set forth above may be contained in an optional energy
element. The resources set forth below may be useful to local agencies in developing an energy element
or an energy conservation plan.
• The Local Government Commission produced a detailed report in 2002 entitled General Plan
Policy Options for Energy Efficiency in New and Existing Development. The document sets
forth energy saving policies suitable for inclusion in general plans. Policies range from
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energy consumption, to implementing energy conservation strategies for roofs, pavement and
landscaping. The report also contains suggested general plan language. The report is available
here: littp://www.redwoodenergy.org/uploads/Energy Element Report.pdf.
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The California Energy Commission summarizes the energy-related efforts of Humboldt County,
City of Pleasanton, City of Pasadena, City and County of San Francisco, the Los Angeles area,
City of Chula Vista, the San Diego region, City of San Diego, City and County of San Luis
Obispo, and City of Santa Monica, in the 2006 Integrated Energy Policy Report at pp. 82-87,
available here:
http://wwlAr.en ergy.ca.gov/2006publ ications/CEC-100-2006-001/CEC-100-2006-001-CMF.PDP.
In 2006, the Association of Monterey Bay Area Governments published a regional energy plan,
available here: littp://www.ambag.org/EnergyWatch/regional_plan.htrnl . Part 1 describes the
plan's goals and course of action. Part 2 describes actions that local agencies already have taken
and identifies the most cost-effective measures in each sector. The appendices list existing
energy programs that may provide support and funding for energy efficiency projects, suggest
language for energy-related provisions to be included in general plans, and list and give brief
explanations of more than one hundred energy-saving measures.
The California Local Energy Efficiency Program (CALeep) has available on its website,
http://w1A ,w.ealeep.com/default.htm, various resources and documents, including an energy
"Workbook." The Workbook lays out a process for instituting local energy efficiency programs
based in part on information developed in six California pilot projects (Inland Empire Utilities
Agency, City of Oakland, San Joaquin Valley, Sonoma County, South Bay Cities Council of
Governments, and Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance). The Workbook is designed to be
used by local officials to initiate, plan, organize, implement, and assess energy efficiency
activities at the local and regional level.
Resources About Global Warrnin and Local Action
The following web sites and organizations provide general information about mitigating global warming
impacts at the local level. These sites represent only a small fraction of the available resources. Local agencies
are encouraged to conduct their own research in order to obtain the most current and relevant materials.
The U.S. Conference of Mayors' Climate Protection Agreement contains valuable information for the
many local agencies that are joining the fight against global warming. The Agreement is available here:
http://www.coolcities.us/resources/bestPracticeGuides/USM_ClimateAction.FIB.pdf . Over one hundred
and twenty California cities have joined the "Cool Cities" campaign, which means they have signed the
U.S. Mayor's Climate Protection Agreement and are taking concrete steps toward addressing global
warming. These steps include preparing a city-wide greenhouse gas emissions inventory and creating
and implementing a local Climate Action Plan. Additional resources, including various cities' Climate
Action Plans, are located at the Cool Cities website: http://www.coolcities.us/resourees.php.
In July 2007, Alameda County became one of twelve charter members of the "Cool Counties" initiative.
Participating counties sign a Climate Stabilization Declaration, which is available at the website for
King County (Washington State): http://www.metroke.gov/exec/news/2007/0716dec.aspx .
Participating counties agree to work with local, state, and federal governments and other leaders to
reduce county geographical greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below current levels by 2050 by
developing a greenhouse gas emissions inventory and regional reduction plan. Current member counties
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rtz,are recruiting new members and are committed to sharing information. Cool Counties contact
information is available at: http://www.kingeountv.gov/execicoolcounties/Joinus.asz.
Local Governments for Sustainability, a program of International Cities for Local Environmental
initiatives (ICLET), has initiated a campaign called Cities for Climate Protection (CCP). The
membership program is designed to empower local governments worldwide to take action on climate
change. Many California cities have joined ICLEI. More information is available at the organization's
website: http://www.iclei.orgl .
The Institute for Local Government (ILG), an affiliate of the California State Association of Counties
and the League of California Cities, has instituted a program called the California Climate Action
Network (CalifomiaCAN!). The program provides information about the latest climate action resources
and case studies. More information is available at the CaliforniaCAN! website:
http://www.caciti es. orglindex. sp?displavtype=§ion-----c limate&zon I sg.
ILG's detailed list of climate change "best practices" for local agencies is available at
http://www.cacities.org/index.jsp?displaytype ,--§ion-----climate&zone--ilsg&sub _sec=climateiocal.
ILG maintains a list of local agencies that have Climate Action Plans. The list is available here:
http://www.cacities.orgiinclex.jsp ?zone=ilsg&previewStory=27035. According to ILG, the list includes
Mann County and the cities of Arcata, Berkeley, Los Angeles, Palo Alto, San Diego, and San Francisco.
Many additional local governments are in the process of conducting greenhouse gas inventories.
The non-profit group Natural Capitalism Solutions (NCS) has developed an on-line Climate Protection
Manual for Cities. NCS states that its mission is "to educate senior decision-makers in business,
government and civil society about the principles of sustainability." The manual is available at
http://-www.climatemanual.orgiCities/index.htm.
The Local Government Commission provides many planning-related resources for local agencies at its
website: http://www.lge.orgi .
In cooperation with U.S. EPA, LGC has produced a booklet discussing the benefits of density and
providing case studies of well-designed, higher density projects throughout the nation. Creating Great
Neighborhoods: Density in Your Community (2003) is available here:
http://www.lgc.org/freepub/PDF/Land_Use/reports/density_manual.pdf.
The Pew Center on Global Climate Change was established in 1998 as a non-profit, non-partisan and
independent organization. The Center's mission is to provide credible information, straight answers, and
innovative solutions in the effort to address global climate change. See http://www.pewclimate.org .
The Pew Center has published a series of reports called Climate Change 101. These reports provide a
reliable and understandable introduction to climate change. They cover climate science and impacts,
technological solutions, business solutions, international action, recent action in the U.S. states, and
action taken by local governments. The Climate Change 101 reports are available at
hap ://www. pewc i mate. °real obal-warm ing,-bas cs/c I im ate _change 101 .
The Climate Group, www.theclimategroup.or g, is a non-profit organization founded by a group of
companies, governments and activists to "accelerate international action on global warming with a new,
strong focus on practical solutions." Its website contains a searchable database of about fifty case
studies of actions that private companies, local and state governments, and the United Kingdom, have
taken to reduce GI-IG emissions. Case studies include examples from California. The database, which
can be searched by topic, is available at
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U.S. EPA maintains a list of examples of codes that support "smart growth" development, available
here: http://www.coa.gov/piedpage/codeexamples.htm . Examples include transit 7oriented development
in Pleasant Hill and Palo Alto, rowhouse design guidelines from Mountain View, and street design
standards from San Diego.
The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is a nonprofit research and education organization providing leadership
in responsible land use and sustainability. In 2007, ULI produced a report entitled, "Growing Cooler:
The Evidence on Urban Development and Climate Change," which review s existing research on the
relationship between urban development, travel, and greenhouse gases emitted by motor vehicles. It
further discusses the emissions reductions that can be expected from compact development and how to
make compact development happen. "Growing Cooler" is available at
http://www. ul .ora/growin gcoo ler.
The California Department of Housing and Community Development, http://www.hcd.ea.2ovi , has
many useful resources on its website related to housing policy and housing elements and specific
recommendations for creating higher density and affordable communities. See
http://www.hcd.ca.gov/hpd/lirc/plan/he/.
The California Transportation Commission (CTC) recently made recommendations for changes to
regional transportation guidelines to address climate change issues. Among other things, the CTC
recommends various policies, strategies and performance standards that a regional transportation agency
should consider including in a greenhouse reduction plan. These or analogous measures could be
included in other types of planning documents or local climate action plans. The recommendation
document, and Attachment A, entitled Smart Growth/Land Use Regional Transportation Plan Guidelines
Amendments, are located at http://www.donca.e.ov/hq/transprog/ctcbooks/2008/0108/12_4.4.pdf.
The California Energy Commission's Public Interest Energy Research (PIER) Program supports energy
research, development and demonstration projects designed to bring environmentally safe, affordable
and reliable energy services and products to the marketplace. On its website,
http://www.energy.ca.aov/pier/, PIER makes available a number of reports and papers related to energy
efficiency, alternative energy, and climate change.
The Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) provides valuable resources for lead agencies
related to CEQA and global warming at http://opr.ca.gov/index.php?a=ceqa/index.html . Among the
materials available are a list of environmental documents addressing climate change and greenhouse gas
emissions and a list of local plans and policies addressing climate change. In addition, OPRs' The
California Planners' Book of Lists 2008, which includes the results of surveys of local agencies on
matters related to global warming, is available at
http://www.opr.ca . lov/index.ph p?a-----planll in a/p ubl ications.html#pubs-C.
The California Air Pollution Control Officers Association has prepared a white paper entitled "CEQA
and Climate Change" (January 2008). The document includes a list of mitigation measures and
information about their relative efficacy and cost. The document is available at
http://www.capeoa.org/cecia/klocID=cega.
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The Attorney General's global warming website includes a section on CEQA. See
http://aLnea.gov/Qlobalwarming/cega.php . The site includes all of the Attorney General's public
comment letters that address CEQA and global warming.
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I. Energy efficiency leads the mitigation list because it promises significant greenhouse gas reductions
through measures that are cost-effective for the individual residential and commercial energy consumer.
2. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) administers a Green Building Ratings
program that provides benchmarks for the design, construction, and operation of high-performance
green buildings. More information about the LEED ratings system is available at
http://www.usgbe.org/DisplayPage.aspx?CategorvID-1 9. Build it Green is a non-profit, membership
organization that promotes green building practices in California. The organization offers a point-based,
green building rating system for various types of projects. See
http://www ,builditgreen,org/guidelines-rating-systems. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories'
Building Technologies Department is working to develop coherent and innovative building construction
and design techniques. Information and publications on energy efficient buildings are available at the
Department's website at http://btech.lbl. gov. The California Department of Housing and Community
Development has created an extensive Green Building & Sustainability Resources handbook with links
to green building resources, available at http://www.hcd.ca.gov/b d/
3. For more information, see Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratories, Heat Island Group at
http://cetd.lbl.gov/HeatIsland/.
4. See California Energy Commission, "How to Hire an Energy Services Company" (2000) at
http://www.energy. ca.gov/reports/efficiencv books/400-00-00 I D.PDF.
5. Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of
Energy that certifies energy efficient products and provides guidelines for energy efficient practices for
homes and businesses. More information about Energy Star-certified products is available at
Fittp://www.energystar.gov/ . The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) is a
system that ranks computer products based on their conformance to a set of environmental criteria,
including energy efficiency. More information about EPEAT is available at
lattp://wwwsp . cat.net/AboutEPEAT.asp
6. LED lighting is substantially more energy efficient than conventional lighting and can save money. See
http//w-ww.energv.ca.gov/efficiency/partnershiptcase_studies/TechAsstCitv.pdf (noting that installing
LED traffic si gnals saved the City of Westlake about $34,000 per year). A.s . of 2005, only about a
quarter of California's cities and counties were using 100% LEDs in traffic signals. See California
Energy Commission (CEC), Light Emitting Diode Traffic Signal Survey (2005) at p. 15, available at
hrtp://www.ertergv.ea.gov/2005publications/CEC-400-2005-003/CEC-400-2005-003.PDF . The CEC's
Energy Partnership Program can help local governments take advantage of energy saving technology,
including, but not limited to, LED traffic signals. See http://www.eneruy.ca.ov/efficiencv/partnersliip/.|109| See Palm Desert Energy Partnership at http://www.see.com/rebatesandsav in Ys/ alm.desert. The City, in
partnership with Southern California Edison, provides incentives and rebates for efficient equipment.
See Southern California Edison, Pool Pump and Motor Replacement Rebate Program at
littp://www.sce.corn/RebatesandSavings/ResideritialLPool/PoolPumpandMotont.
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Page 13 of 208. Many cities and counties provide energy efficiency education. See, for example, the City of Stockton's
Energy Efficiency website at htt ://www.stockton ov.com/ener avsavin /index.cfm . See also "Green
County San Bernardino," http://www.greencountysb.com/ at pp. 4-6. Private projects may also provide
education. For example, a homeowners' association could provide information and energy audits to its
members on a regular basis.
9. See hap://www.aesolarcalifornia.ca.aov/doeuments/CEC-300-2007-008-CMF.PDF . At the direction of
Governor Schwarzenegger, the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved the California
Solar Initiative on January 12, 2006. The initiative creates a $3.3 billion, ten-year program to install
solar panels on one million roofs in the State. See http://www.gosolarcalifornia.ca.aovtrishp/ind.ex.html.
10. For example, Alameda County has installed two solar tracking carports, each generating 250 kilowatts.
By 2005, the County had installed eight photovoltaic systems totaling over 2.3 megawatts. The County
is able to meet 6 percent of its electricity needs through solar power. See
httn://www.acgov .org/sa/Alam ede/020County%20-%20Solar%20Case%20S Ludy .pdf.
11. Many commercial, industrial, and campus-type facilities (such as hospitals, universities and prisons) use
fuel to produce steam and heat for their own operations and processes. Unless captured, much of this
heat is wasted. Combined heat and power (CH?) captures waste heat and re-uses it, e.g., for residential
or commercial space heating or to generate electricity. See U.S. EPA, Catalog of CUP Technologies at
http://www.epagov/chp!docwnents/catalogof%20chptechentire.pdf The average efficiency of
fossil-fueled power plants in the United States is 33 percent. By using waste heat recovery technology,
CHP systems typically achieve total system efficiencies of 60 to 80 percent. CH? can also substantially
reduce emissions of carbon dioxide. http://www.epa.aoviebp/basic/efficieney.html . Currently, CLIP in
California has a capacity of over 9 million kilowatts. See list of California CLIP facilities at
http://wwvv.e ea-in c.co m/ehpdata/S tates/C A .htm I .
12. The California Energy Commission has found that the State's water-related energy use — which includes
the conveyance, storage, treatment, distribution, wastewater collection, treatment, and discharge —
consumes about 19 percent of the State's electricity, 30 percent of its natural gas, and 88 billion gallons
of diesel fuel every year. See
htto://www.enerP,v.ea.aov/2007publications/CEC-999-2007-008/CEC-999-2007-008.PDF.
Accordingly, reducing water use and improving water efficiency can help reduce energy use and
associated greenhouse gas emissions.
13. The Water Conservation in Landscaping Act of 2006 (AB 1881) requires the Department of Water
Resources (DWR), not later than January 1, 2009, to update the Model Water Efficient Landscape
Ordinance. The draft of the entire updated Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance will be made
available to the public. See littp://www.owue.water.ca.gov/landseapelord/updatedOrd.cfm.
14. See Graywater Guide, Department of Water Resources, Office of Water Use Efficiency and Transfers at
http://www.owue.water.ca.e , ov/does/gravwater guide_book.pdf. See also The Ahwahnee Water
Principles, Principle 6, at http://www.la-c.or e-/aliwahnee/h2o principles.htm I. The Ahwahnee Water
Principles have been adopted by City of Willits, Town of Windsor, Menlo Park, Morgan Hill, Palo Alto,
Petaluma, Port Hueneme, Richmond, Rohnert Park, Rolling Hills Estates, San Luis Obispo, Santa Paula,
Santa Rosa, City of Sunnyvale, City of Ukiah, Ventura, Marin County, Mann Municipal Water District,
and Ventura County.
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10—÷15. See Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and the California Water and Land Use
Partnership, Low Impact Development, at littp://www.coastal.ca.gov/nps/lid-factsheet.pdf.
16. See, for example, the City of Santa Cruz, Water Conservation Office at
http://www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us/wt/wtcon/index.html; Santa Clara Valley Water District, Water
Conservation at http://www.valleywater.org/conservation/ind.ex.shtm; and Metropolitan Water District
and the Family of Southern California Water Agencies, Be Water Wise at http://www.bewaterwise.eorn.
Private projects may provide or fund similar education.
17. See Public Interest Energy Research Program, Dairy Power Production Program, Dairy Methane
Digester System, 90-Day Evaluation Report, Eden Vale Dairy (Dec. 2006) at
hap ://www.energy.ca.gov/2006p u bl ications/CEC-500-2006-083/CEC-500-2006-083 .PD F. See also
discussion in the general plan section, below, relating to wastewater treatment plants and landfills.
18. Many cities and counties provide information on waste reduction and recycling. See, for example, the
Butte County Guide to Recycling at http://vAm.recyclebutte.net . The California Integrated Waste
Management Board's website contains numerous publications on recycling and waste reduction that
may be helpful in devising an education project. See
littp://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/Publications/defaultasp?cat-13 . Private projects may also provide education
directly, or fund education.
19. See U.S. EPA, Our Built and Natural Environments, A Technical Review of the Interactions between
Land Use, Transportation, and Environmental Quality (Jan. 2001) at pp. 46-48
http://www.epa.gov/dced/pdfibui it. pdf.
20. See California Department of Housing and Community Development, Myths and Facts About
Affordable and High Density Housing (2002), available at http://www.hcd.casov/hpd/mythsnfacts.pdf.
21. Palo Alto's Green Ribbon Task Force Report on Climate Protection recommends pedestrian and
bicycle-only streets under its proposed actions. See
http://www.city.palo-alto.ca.us/civica/fitebank/blobdloacl.asp7BloblD-7478.
22. There are a number of car sharing programs operating in California, including City CarShare
http://www.citycarshare.orgi, Zip Car http://www.zipcar.com/ and Flexcar http://w-ww.flexcar.com/.
23. The City of Lincoln has a NEV program. See http://www.lincolnev.com/index.html.
24. See, for example, Mann County's Safe Routes to Schools program at
lattp://www.saferoutestosch.00ls.org/.
25. For information on the general plan process, see Governor's Office of Planning and Research, General
Plan Guidelines (1998), available at http://ceres.ca.szov/planning/gennlan/ug.pdf.
26. The Conservation Element addresses the conservation, development, and use of natural resources
including water, forests, soils, rivers, and mineral deposits. Measures proposed for the Conservation
Element may alternatively be appropriate for other elements. In practice, there may be substantial
overlap in the global warming mitigation measures appropriate for the Conservation and Open Space
Elements.
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10e)27. See the Attorney General's , settlement agreement with the County of San Bernardino, available at
http://ag.ea.gov/cms_pdfs/press/2007-08-21 San Bernardino settlement a areement di'. See also
Mann County Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (Oct. 2006) at
littp://www.ca.marin.ca.us/depts/CD/main/pdf/final_ <2112 ._ red plan .pcif; Mann Countywide Plan (Nov. 6,
2007) at http://www.co.marin.caus/depts/CD/rnain/fin/ewpdocs/CWP_CD2.pdf; Draft Conservation
Element, General Plan, City of San Diego at
http://www.sandiego.2ov/p1annina/genplanipdf/generalplan/ce070918.pdf.
28. Public Resources Code Section 25402.1(h)2 and Section 10-106 of the Building Energy Efficiency
Standards establish a process that allows local adoption of energy standards that are more stringent than
the statewide Standards. More information is available at the California Energy Commission's website.
See
http://www.enez ards/orc________g______ Iinances_exceeclin 2005 building_standards.html.
29. See, e.g., LEED athtt vz_ w\v.us c iaplzPage.aspx?Catei. T orvID=.19; see also Build it Green at
http://wwwbnilditareen.org/guidelines-rating-systerna.
30. The City of Santa Monica, for example, has instituted a Green Building Program. See
http://www.greenbuildings.santa-monica.org/. The City of Pasadena also has a green building ordinance
that applies to public and private buildings. See
http://www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/penniteenter/greencitv/buildinOgbprogram.asp and
http://ordlink.comkodes/pasadena/index.htm?Search_Code---- -Begin+Searching+Municipal+Code at Title
14. The City of San Francisco is considering adopting green building performance requirements that
would apply to public and private buildings. See
http://www.sfenvironrnent.org/downloads/library/gbtfareleasev1.3.pdf.
31. See, e.g., "Green County San Bernardino," http://www.greencountysb.com/ . As part of its program, the
systems. See littp://www.greeneountysh.corni, at p. 3. For a representative list of incentives for green
County is waiving permit fees for alternative energy systems and efficient heating and air conditioning
building offered in California and throughout the nation, see U.S. Green Building Council, Summary of
Government LEED Incentives (updated quarterly) at
https://www.usQbc.or0ShowFile.as x'?DocumentID=2021.
32. For example, Riverside Public Utilities offers free comprehensive energy audits to its business
customers. See htt .//www.riversideca. ov/utilities/busi-techniealassistance.as
33. Under Southern California Gas Company's Energy Efficiency Program for Commercial/Industrial Large
Business Customers, participants are eligible to receive an incentive based on 50% of the equipment
cost, or $0.50 per therm saved, whichever is lower, up to a maximum amount of $1,000,000 per
customer, per year. Eligible projects require an energy savings of at least 200,000 therms per year. See
http://www.socaleas.com/bu.siness/efficiencv/grants/.
34. The City of Berkeley is in the process of instituting a "Sustainable Energy Financing District."
According to the City, "The financing mechanism is loosely based on existing 'underground utility
districts' where the City serves as the financing agent for a neighborhood when they move utility poles
and wires underground. In this case, individual property owners would contract directly with qualified
private solar installers and contractors for energy efficiency and solar projects on their building. The
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Page 16 of 20City provides the funding for the project from a bond or loan fund that it repays through assessments on
participating property owners' tax bills for 20 years." See
http://www.cit\iolberkelev.info/Ma /or/PR/ ressrelease2007-1023.htm.
The California Energy Commission's Public Interest Energy Research Program estimates that the
technical potential for rooftop applications of photovoltaic systems in the State is about 40 gigawatts in
2006, rising to 68 gigawatts in 2016. See Public Interest Energy Research Program, California Rooftop
Photovoltaic (PV) Resource Assessment and Growth Potential by County (2007), available at
http ://www.ener ub I icati ons/d splav OneR eport.plip?pubN tim-CEC-500-2007-048.
35. As described in its Climate Action Plan, the City of San Francisco uses a combination of incentives and
technical assistance to reduce lighting energy use in small businesses such as grocery stores, small retail
outlets, and restaurants. The program offers free energy audits and coordinated lighting retrofit
installation. In addition, the City offers residents the opportunity to turn in their incandescent lamps for
coupons to buy fluorescent units. See San Francisco's Climate Action Plan, available at
http://www.s fenv ronment.org/downloads/l ibrary/c lirnateactionpl an .pclf.
36. Among other strategies for reducing its greenhouse gas emissions, Yolo County has adopted purchasing
policies for computers and electrical equipment.
http://www.volocountv.org/docs/press/GreenhouseGas.btm.
37. See, for example, Los Angeles County Green Purchasing Policy, June 2007 at
1 t Wwww.responsiblepurchasin.org/UserFilesiFile/General/Los%20Angeles%20Countv.%20Green%
20Purchasing%20Policv,%20June%202007.pdf. The policy requires County agencies to purchase
products that minimize environmental impacts, including greenhouse gas emissions.
38. Some local agencies have implemented a cool surfaces programs in conjunction with measures to
address storm water runoff and water quality. See, for example, The City of Irvine's Sustainable
Travelways/Green Streets program at
http://www.citvofirvine.oraldepts/recieveloprnent/sustainable travelways.a.sp; The City of Los Angeles's
Green Streets LA program at
http://water.igc.org/water-workshops/la-workshop/Green Streets_Daniels.pdftview; see also The
Chicago Green Alley H.andbook at
http://ea-ov.cit rtal./COC_EDITO.RIAL/GreenAllevHandbook
pdf.
39. See the website for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory's Urban Heat Island Group at
http://eetd.lbl.gov/Heatisland/LEARN/ and U.S. EPA's Heat Island website at
www.epa.gov/heatisland/. To learn about the effectiveness of various heat island mitigation strategies,
see the Mitigation Impact Screening Tool, available at http://www.epa.gov/heatisld/resources/tools.html.
40. For example, the City of Lompoc has a policy to "require new development to offset new water demand
with savings from existing water users, as long as savings are available." See
http://www.ci . I o mpoc, ca. us/depa rtments/comdev/pdf07/RESRCMG MT. pdf.
41. The Irvine Ranch Water District in Southern California, for example, uses a five-tiered rate structure
that rewards conservation. The water district has a baseline charge for necessary ,water use. Water use
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Uothat exceeds the baseline amount costs incrementally more money. While "low volume" water use costs
$.082 per hundred cubic feet (ccf), "wasteful" water use costs $7.84 per ccf. See
lutp://www.irwd.comlAboutIRWD/rates_residentialphp. Mann County has included tiered billing rates
as part of its general plan program to conserve water. See Mann County Countywide Plan, page 3-204,
PFS-2.q, available at http://www.co.marin.ea.us/depts/CD/main/fin/ewpdocs/CWP CD2. mdf.
42. See the City of Fresno's Watering Regulations and Ordinances at
tt ://www.fresno. ov/Government/De artmentDirectorv/Publ ditil it i es/ Wate e lent/Conservati
on/Water-Re ulation/WateringR egulationsand.Restrictions.htm.
43. See, e.g. the City of San Diego's plumbing retrofit ordinance at
littp://www.saridiego.eov/waterkonservation/selling.shtml.
44. The City of Roseville offers free water conservation audits through house calls and on-line surveys. See
http://www.roseville.ca.us/eu/water utility/water_conservati _______p r mums n rebates.as
45. See Landscape Performance Certification Program, Municipal Water District of Orange County at
http://waterpromms.com/wb/30_Landscapers/LC_01.htm.
46. For example, San Diego's Metropolitan Wastewater Department (SDMWD) installed eight digesters at
one of its wastewater treatment plants. Digesters use heat and bacteria to break down the organic solids
removed from the wastewater to create methane, which can be captured and used for energy. The
methane generated by SDMWD's digesters runs two engines that supply enough energy for all of the
plant's needs, and the plant sells the extra energy to the local grid. See
http://www.sandiev ,o.gov/rawwd/facilities/ptlama.shurd . In addition, the California Air Resources
Board approved the Landfill Methane Capture Strategy as an early action measure.
http://www.arb.ca.gov/cc/ccea/landfills/landfills.htm . Numerous landfills in California, such as the
Puenta Hills Landfill in Los Angeles County
(http://www.lacsd.orgiabout/solid:waste_facilities/puente_hills/cleanjuels_program.asp), the Scholl
Canyon Landfill in the City of Glendale
(htt :I/www. o iendalewaterandsower.corn/Renewable%2OEnera %20Develo mentas -)), and theYolo
Landfill in Yolo County, are using captured methane to generate power and reduce the need for other
more carbon-intensive energy sources.
47. On April 30, 2007, the Public Utilities Commission authorized a CCA application by the Kings River
Conservation District on behalf of San Joaquin Valley Power Authority (SIVPA). SJVPA's
Implementation Plan and general CCA program information are available at •
www.commimitychoice.info. See also
http://www.co.rnarin.ca.usidepts/CD/m.ain/comdev/advance/Sustainati rgy/cca/CCA.cfm.
(County of Mann); and http://sfwater.oremto_main.cfm/MC_ID/12/MSC JD/1.38/WITO_ID/237 (San
Francisco Public Utilities Commission). See also Public Interest Energy Research, Community Choice
Aggregation (fact sheet) (2007), available at
h ttp://www.e n e r gy .ca .gov/puhl icationsidisp I avOneReport.p hp?pubNum---CEC-500-2006-082.
48. The Land Use Element designates the type, intensity, and general distribution of uses of land for
housing, business, industry, open-space, education, public buildings and grounds, waste disposal
facilities, and other categories of public and private uses.
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11 149. Samples of local legislation to reduce sprawl are set forth in the U.S. Conference of Mayors' Climate
Action Handbook See
http://www.iclei.orOdocuments/USAIdoctu ents/CCP/ClimateAction Handbook-0906.pdf.
50. For a list and maps related to urban growth boundaries in California, see Urban Growth Boundaries and
Urban Line Limits, Association of Bay Area Governments (2006) at
http://www ,abas r.ca. ovfj o tpolic v/Ur ban%20Growth%20Boundaries%20and%20-Urban%20Limit%20
Lines.pdf.
51. The Circulation Element works with the Land Use element and identifies the general location and extent
of existing and proposed major thoroughfares, transportation routes, terminals, and other local public
utilities and facilities.
52. See Orange County Transportation Authority, Signal Synchronization at
http://www.octa.net/simlals.aspx . Measures such as signal synchronization that improve traffic flow
must be paired with other measures that encourage public transit, bicycling and walking so that
improved flow does not merely encourage additional use of private vehicles.
53. San Francisco's "Transit First" Policy is listed in its Climate Action Plan, available at
http://www.sfenvironment.org/downloads/librarviclimateactionplan.pdf. The City's policy gives
priority to public transit investments and provides public transit street capacity and discourages
increases in automobile traffic. This policy has resulted in increased transit service to meet the needs
generated by new development.
54. The City of La Mesa has a Sidewalk Master Plan and an associated map that the City uses to prioritize
funding. As the City states, "The most important concept for sidewalks is connectivity. For people to
want to use a sidewalk, it must conveniently connect them to their intended destination." See
http://www. ci.la-m es a.c a. us/ind ex.asp?NiD=699.
55. San Francisco assesses a Downtown Transportation Impact Fee on new office construction and
commercial office space renovation within a designated district. The fee is discussed in the City's
Climate Action plan, available at
httn://www.sfenvironment.or oldownioads/library/clii ateactionplan.pdf.
56. For example, Seattle, Washington maintains a public transportation "ride free" zone in its downtown
from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily. See
http://transit.metroke ...zov/tops/accessible/paccessible_map.htmiffare.
57. See, e.g., Reforming Parking Policies to Support Smart Growth, Metropolitan Transportation
Commission (June 2007) at
http://www.mte.ca.gov/ lannina/smar arkim,Y_ seminar/Toolbox-llandbook.pdf; see also the
City of Ventura's Downtown Parking and Mobility Plan, available at
http://www.citvofventura.net/depts/comm_dev/resources/mobilit-v parking_plan.pdf, and its Downtown
Parking Management Program, available at
httn://www.eityofveritura.netidepts/cornm_dev/downtown r ro rams_
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112_58. See Safe Routes to School Toolit, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (2002) at
www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ eo 31e/in'ury/pedhimoUbike/Safe-Routes-2002; see also
www.saferoutestoschook.OM (Mann County).
59. The Housing Element assesses current and projected housing needs. In addition, it sets policies for
providing adequate housing and includes action programs for that purpose.
60. The U.S. Conference of Mayors cites Sacramento's Transit Village Redevelopment as a model of
transit-oriented development. More information about this project is available at
hup://www.cityofsacramento.org/planning/projects/65th-street-village/ . The Metropolitan
Transportation Commission (MTC) has developed policies and funding programs to foster transit-
oriented development. More information is available at MTC's website:
http://www.mtc.ea.L. rov/planning/smart_growthffitod . The California Department of Transportation
maintains a searchable database of 21 transit-oriented developments at
http://transitorienteddevelopment.dotea.govimiscellaneousiNewHome.jsp .
61 The City of Berkeley has endorsed the strategy of reducing developer fees or granting property tax
credits for mixed-use developments in its Resource Conservation and Global Warming Abatement Plan.
City of Berkeley's Resource Conservation and Global Warming Abatement Plan p. 25 at
http://www.baaqind.gov/piniGlobalWarming/BerkeleyClimateActionPlan.pdf
62. The Open Space Element details plans and measures for preserving open space for natural resources, the
managed production of resources, outdoor recreation, public health and safety, and the identification of
agricultural land. As discussed previously in these Endnotes, there may be substantial overlap in the
measures appropriate for the Conservation and Open Space Elements.
63. The Safety Element establishes policies and programs to protect the community from risks associated
with seismic, geologic, flood, and wildfire hazards.
Office of the California Attorney General
Global Warming Measures
Updated: 3/11/08
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Height Exception Criteria Summary
There are five criteria for consideration of a Height Exception. In the case of a height exception not
resulting in additional floor area, only two of the criteria apply. For the project proposed at 8665
Hayden Place, the height exception results in a shift of building mass away from the residential property
line while increasing the height along the industrial property line but results in a loss of square footage.
1) Pro -forma. Not required. (However, delivered to Culver City consultant Keyser Martin on
7/18/08 as a courtesy)
2) Market Analysis. Not required.
3) Public Participation Plan.
a. 9/17/07 Initial plan presentation to invited residents at the home of local resident
b. 11/14/07 Neighborhood Presentation at the building site (height exception concept
proposed by a neighborhood organizer)
c. 12/5/07 Discussed concerns with neighborhood organizers
d. 12/10/07 Discussed concerns with neighborhood organizer
e. 2/13/08 Discussed possible changes with neighborhood organizers
f. 2/20/08 Follow up meeting (canceled by neighborhood organizers)
g. 5/21/08 Draft Plans with Height Exception Completed
h. 6/14/08 E-mail invitation to residents view new plans/ voice concerns
i. 6/20/08 Neighborhood representative viewed plans and agreed to set up neighborhood
presentation
j. 6/30/08 Neighborhood Presentation (canceled by neighborhood representative)
k. 7/12/08 Mailed over four hundred postcard invitations to neighbors to view new plans
I. 7/22/08 Neighborhood Presentation at the building site organized by REthink Dev.
i. Approximately 30 attendees.
4) Traffic Study. Not Required. (Standard traffic study submitted to City Engineering with
complete application 7/30/08)
5) Design Studies. Sight lines from surrounding neighborhood and shadow studies included with
complete application 7/30/08.
4262 Lincoln Ave, Culver City, CA 90232 <> P. 310.2519131 <> F.310.943,1519
111-8665 Hayden Place
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Selected Properties
City of Culver City
Planning Division
Map Created: Sep 30, 2008
Meeting Date: 8 October 2008
Public Notification Radius Mapn•n•••••n
Petition: To Stop/Modify Rethink Tara Green LL.C. Proposed Office Building in the Hayden Place Tract.
Target: Culver City Planning Commission
Description/History:
On September 20, 2007, Greg Reitz, a developer from Rethink Tara Green LLC, first presented their plans for the
commercial building at 8665 Hayden Place to a small group of area neighbors. It is the first commercial building on the west
side of Higuera Street, south of Lucerne Street that sits below street level.
The developer plans to demolish the current building and erect a 5 story structure that will include 2.5 levels of
subterranean parking for 180 cars as well as approximately 20 ground level parking spaces. Demolition is expected to take
4-6 months and construction 12 to 14 months. The design plan initially had 4+stories but changed to 5 stories with set backs
as an attempt at a compromise with our Rancho Higuera Citizens Group. Neither plan is acceptable.
This will serious impact on the quality of life of the Rancho Higuera homeowners by constructing a building that will be
nearly twice the size of the current building as well as all other buildings in that commercial development. Not only is the
proposed building over sized for the area but, if approved; may open inroads for further redevelopment of Hayden tract with
equally oversized buildings compounding our current concern. The proposed building is not congruent with this largely
residential neighborhood consistently of one or two stories homes.
In addition, the amount of traffic on our residential streets generated by the addition of approximately 180 plus parking
spaces will seriously impact on the safety of our families. This will produce unsafe road conditions and will bring increased
noise and pollution to Rancho Higuera and adversely affect our quality of life in what is now an ever eroding quiet
neighborhood.
Although the developer says that the traffic to the building will likely come down Hayden Street from National Boulevard,
there is no way to control traffic flow. Higuera Street and our surrounding streets that connect Higuera Street to Iltttgnal
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buildings, residential or commercial, in the surrounding neighborhood. Rancho Higuera would be
negatively impacted by increased traffic, noise, and pollution. The project would result in the
destruction of a long-standing "green belt", comprised of more than 70 trees, primarily old-growth
eucalyptus. In addition, the proposed project would limit access by emergency vehicles to the Rano
Higuera neighborhood and to the Hayden Tract.
We request that the Planning Commission, the Traffic Committee, and the City Council limit the
height of the proposed building to that of the existing building on the site: two (2) stories, in addition
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Higuera neighborhood and to the Hayden Tract.
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height of the proposed building to that of the existing building on the site two (2) stories. In addition,
we are requesting that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) be required and that a Traffic Study bE
conducted and that both be made public.Petition: To Stop Rethink Tara Green LLC's
Proposed Commercial Building at 8665 Hayden Place
We, the undersigned residents of Rancho Higuera, are opposed to the proposed commercial buildin
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buildings, residential or commercial, in the surrounding neighborhood. Rancho Higuera would be
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destruction of a long-standing "green belt", comprised of more than 70 trees, primarily old-growth
eucalyptus. In addition, the proposed project would limit access by emergency vehicles to the Rand
Higuera neighborhood and to the Hayden Tract.
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We; the undersigned, urge the Culver City Council to overturn approval for the project at 4043 Irving for a 4-story building with 2
condominiums, 3 offices and 68 underground parking spaces. We are asking the Council to scale back the project to protect the
safety of our children and preserve the integrity of our residential neighborhood and quality of life.
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at 8665 Hayden Place. The building would be of a scale and height- incongruent with all other
buildings, residential or commercial, in the surrounding neighborhood. Rancho Higuera would be
negatively impacted by increased traffic, noise, and pollution. The project would result in the
destruction of a long-standing "green belt", comprised of more than 70 trees, primarily old-growth
eucalyptus. In addition, the proposed project would limit access by emergency vehicles to the Rand-
Higuera neighborhood and to the Hayden Tract.
We request that the Planning Commission, the Traffic Committee, Redevelopment Agency and the
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stories. In addition, we are requesting that an Environmental impact Report (EIR) be required and
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condominiums, 3 offices and 68 underground parldng spaces. We are asking the Council to scale back the project to protect the
safety of our children and preserve the integrity of our residential neighborhood and quality of life.
Nosctros, lot que firmarnos, pecilmos al Consejo de Culver City que retire la aprobacian pare el proyecto en 4043 Irving Flare,. para
edificio de 4 pisos con 26 condominios, 3 oficinas y 68 estacionamientos subterrineos. Le pedimos al Consejo que reduzca at tan-lar-io
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buildings, residential or commercial, in the surrounding neighborhood. Rancho Higuera would be
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buildings, residential or commercial, in the surrounding neighborhood. Rancho Higuera would be
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buildings, residential or commercial, in the surrounding neighborhood. Rancho Higuera would be
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destruction of a long-standing "green belt", comprised of more than 70 trees, primarily old-growth
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