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PC 2016/07/11 City of Anaheim Planning Commission Agenda Monday, July 11, 2016 Council Chamber, City Hall 200 South Anaheim Boulevard Anaheim, California • Chairman: Michelle Lieberman • Chairman Pro-Tempore: Mitchell Caldwell • Commissioners: Paul Bostwick, Bill Dalati, Grant Henninger, Victoria Ramirez, John Seymour • Call To Order - 5:00 p.m. • Pledge Of Allegiance • Public Comments • Public Hearing Items • Commission Updates • Discussion • Appreciation Plaque Presented To Victoria Ramirez • Adjournment For record keeping purposes, if you wish to make a statement regarding any item on the agenda, please complete a speaker card in advance and submit it to the secretary. A copy of the staff report may be obtained at the City of Anaheim Planning and Building Department, 200 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, CA 92805. A copy of the staff report is also available on the City of Anaheim website www.anaheim.net/planning on Thursday, July 7, 2016, after 5:00 p.m. Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Planning Commission regarding any item on this agenda (other than writings legally exempt from public disclosure) will be made available for public inspection in the Planning and Building Department located at City Hall, 200 S. Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California, during regular business hours. You may leave a message for the Planning Commission using the following e-mail address: planningcommission@anaheim.net 07-11-2016 Page 2 of 4 APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION ACTIONS Any action taken by the Planning Commission this date regarding Reclassifications, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Public Convenience or Necessity Determinations, Tentative Tract and Parcel Maps will be final 10 calendar days after Planning Commission action unless a timely appeal is filed during that time. This appeal shall be made in written form to the City Clerk, accompanied by an appeal fee in an amount determined by the City Clerk. The City Clerk, upon filing of said appeal in the Clerk's Office, shall set said petition for public hearing before the City Council at the earliest possible date. You will be notified by the City Clerk of said hearing. If you challenge any one of these City of Anaheim decisions in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in a written correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission or City Council at, or prior to, the public hearing. Anaheim Planning Commission Agenda - 5:00 P.M. Public Comments This is an opportunity for members of the public to speak on any item under the jurisdiction of the Anaheim City Planning Commission or public comments on agenda items with the exception of public hearing items. 07-11-2016 Page 3 of 4 Public Hearing Items ITEM NO. 2 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05867 (DEV2016-00026) Location: 417 East Commercial Street Request: To permit an outdoor storage yard with storage of equipment and materials for a landscape construction business and a portable office trailer that is visible from the public right-of-way. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether to find the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines as a Class 3 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) Categorical Exemption. Resolution No. ______ Project Planner: Nick Taylor njtaylor@anaheim.net ITEM NO. 3 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 (DEV2016-00010) Location: 924-926 South Beach Boulevard and 2961 West Ball Road Request: The following land use entitlements are being requested: (i) a conditional use permit to construct a new automotive washing facility and permit alterations to two legal nonconforming freestanding pole signs; and (ii) a variance to allow fewer parking spaces than required by the Zoning Code. Environmental Determination: The Planning Commission will consider whether to find the project to be Categorically Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act and Guidelines as a Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects) Categorical Exemption. Resolution No. ______ Project Planner: Lisandro Orozco lorozco@anaheim.net Adjourn to Monday, July 25, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. 07-11-2016 Page 4 of 4 CERTIFICATION OF POSTING I hereby certify that a complete copy of this agenda was posted at: 3:00 p.m. July 6, 2016 (TIME) (DATE) LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBER DISPLAY CASE AND COUNCIL DISPLAY KIOSK SIGNED: ANAHEIM CITY PLANNING COMMISSION The City of Anaheim wishes to make all of its public meetings and hearings accessible to all members of the public. The City prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, or national origin in any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. If requested, the agenda and backup materials will be made available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by Section 202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12132), and the federal rules and regulations adopted in implementation thereof. 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Sec. 12132), las normas federales y reglamentos adoptados en aplicación del mismo. Cualquier persona que requiera una modificación relativa a la discapacidad, incluyendo medios auxiliares o servicios, con el fin de participar en la reunión pública podrá solicitar dicha modificación, ayuda o servicio poniéndose en contacto con la Oficina de Secretaria de la Ciudad ya sea en persona en el 200 S Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim, California, o por teléfono al (714) 765-5139, antes de las 10:00 de la mañana un día habil antes de la reunión programada. 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Suite #162 Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5139 Fax: (714) 765-5280 www.anaheim.net ITEM NO. 2 PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT City of Anaheim PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT DATE: JULY 11, 2016 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05867 LOCATION: 417 East Commercial Street (Tony’s BC Tree Service) APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: The applicant is Tony’s BC Tree Service represented by Phillip Schwartze of The PRS Group. The property owner is Jose De La Viva. REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of a conditional use permit to permit an outdoor storage yard with storage of equipment and materials for a landscape construction business and to permit and retain a temporary modular unit that is visible from the public right-of-way. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolution, determining that this request is categorically exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (Class 3, New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05867. BACKGROUND: This 1.69-acre property is improved with an existing industrial building fronting Commercial Street, with a large, paved vacant area to the west of the building. The request includes permitting an outdoor storage yard for commercial landscaping equipment and materials, and permitting and retaining a temporary modular unit that is visible from the public right-of-way. The property is located in the "I" Industrial zone. The General Plan designates the property for Industrial land uses. The property is adjacent to Industrial-zoned properties to the north, south, east and west, which includes wholesaling, freight distribution, meat packing, and juice and beverage packaging (across Commercial Street to the south). The property is adjacent to a privately-owned railroad spur to the north. The Del Este Estates mobile-home park is located approximately 650 feet to the east, across the Santa Fe railroad line. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05867 July 11, 2016 Page 2 of 4 AERIAL MAP PROPOSAL: The applicant proposes to permit an outdoor storage yard for a landscape maintenance business. The applicant also proposes to permit and retain a 360 square foot temporary modular unit to be used for office space only. The applicant indicates that the business would provide commercial and residential landscape maintenance services for off-site customers. The 22,000 square foot yard would be used to store the company’s eight trucks overnight and landscaping materials such as gravel, soil, and concrete, in open bays along the east side of the yard as shown on the plans. The yard would be staffed daily from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. with three on-site employees. There is an existing masonry wall located at the front and rear of the proposed storage yard. A new 8-foot high masonry wall would be constructed on the east and west sides of the yard. Primary access would be provided through an existing 25 foot wide gate located on Commercial Street. The typical operation of the yard would include use of a wood chipper to create green waste from the landscape trimmings collected during the day and brought on-site by the company’s trucks. Most of the green waste would be stored on-site for approximately one to three days, and then delivered to the landfill. Stockpiled materials would be sandbagged to control erosion and would be watered by a flexible sprinkler system to prevent any potential fugitive dust. The applicant proposes to sell a small portion of the green waste material and soil to retail customers, which is estimated to result in one to three pickup loads per day. Light-duty repair work would be performed on the tree-trimming equipment and vehicles in the parking area. Major repair work and fluid changes would not be performed on-site. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05867 July 11, 2016 Page 3 of 4 SITE PLAN FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS: Conditional Use Permit: Before the Planning Commission may approve a conditional use permit, it must make a finding of fact that the evidence presented shows that all of the following conditions exist: 1) That the proposed use is properly one for which a conditional use permit is authorized by this code; 2) That the proposed use will not adversely affect the adjoining land uses, or the growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located; 3) That the size and shape of the site proposed for the use is adequate to allow the full development of the proposed use, in a manner not detrimental to either the particular area or health and safety; 4) That the traffic generated by the proposed use will not impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area; and 5) That the granting of the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05867 July 11, 2016 Page 4 of 4 Outdoor storage yards and temporary modular units visible from public streets are permitted in the Industrial Zone, subject to the approval of a conditional use permit to ensure visual compatibility with the surrounding area. The Zoning Code requires four parking spaces, plus spaces required for service vehicles. Staff has determined that the eight spaces proposed would be sufficient to accommodate the daytime parking demand of the three employees plus any personal vehicles of the employees working in the field that day. The applicant has indicated that most employees do not own cars and would likely carpool or take public transportation to work. The Zoning Code requires outdoor storage to be enclosed by a minimum 6-foot high opaque wall, and the applicant would satisfy this requirement by constructing an 8-foot masonry wall along the east and west sides of the storage area in addition to the existing walls at the front and rear of the property, effectively enclosing the yard on all four sides. The operation of the wood chipper would create some noise during operation, but staff has determined that this would not cause an adverse effect on the surrounding industrial land uses, which are primarily warehousing and distribution uses. Further, the mobile home park to the east is approximately 650 feet away and is separated by a large, industrial building and railroad tracks, and is not likely to be adversely impacted by the equipment operation. The temporary modular unit is visible from the public right-of-way, but most of it would be screened by the existing and proposed masonry walls. It would also be set back the required 10-feet from the right-of-way. Therefore, staff supports the applicant’s request. Conditions of approval to ensure that the business is operated in a responsible manner have been attached to the draft resolution; specifically, that loading and unloading shall be performed on site, all vehicles shall be parked on site, stored materials shall be watered to prevent fugitive dust, and equipment repair shall be limited to light-duty activities. Environmental Impact Analysis: Staff recommends the Planning Commission find that the effects of the proposed project are typical of those generated within that class of projects (i.e., Class 3 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) which consist of construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure, and that, therefore, pursuant to Section 15303 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, the proposed project will not cause a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA. CONCLUSION: The requested outdoor storage yard and temporary modular trailer are compatible with surrounding industrial land uses. The recommended conditions of approval will ensure that the uses will not have an adverse impact on the surrounding land uses. Therefore, staff recommends approval of this request. Prepared by, Submitted by, Nick Taylor Jonathan E. Borrego Associate Planner Planning Services Manager Attachments: 1. Draft Conditional Use Permit Resolution 2. Letter of Operation 3. CUP Justification 4. Plans IINDUSTRIAL RM-4FOURPLEX RAILROAD ISTEPHAN CHEMICAL RM-4 (MHP)DEL ESTESMOBILE ESTATES IINDUSTRIAL IDIVERSIFIEDASPHALTPRODUCTS RM-44PLEX IINDUSTRIAL IM C RFURNITURE ISTEPHAN CHEMICAL I (MHP)DEL ESTESMOBILE ESTATES RM-4 (MHP)DEL ESTESMOBILE ESTATES IINDUSTRIALIINDUSTRIAL IINDUSTRIAL IINDUSTRIAL IINDUSTRIAL IINDUSTRIAL 91 FREEWAY 91 FREEWAY N O L I V E S T E COMMERCIAL ST E. LA PALMA AVE E. ORANGETHORPE AVE N . E A S T S T N . A C A C I A S T W. LA PALMA AVE 417 East Commercial Street DEV No. 2016-00026 Subject Property APN: 267-081-07 °0 50 100 Feet Aerial Photo:June 2015 91 FREEWAY 91 FREEWAY N O L I V E S T E COMMERCIAL ST E BALSAM AVE E. LA PALMA AVE E. ORANGETHORPE AVE N . E A S T S T N . A C A C I A S T W. LA PALMA AVE 417 East Commercial Street DEV No. 2016-00026 Subject Property APN: 267-081-07 °0 50 100 Feet Aerial Photo:June 2015 [DRAFT] ATTACHMENT NO. 1 - 1 - PC2016-*** RESOLUTION NO. PC2016-*** A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05867 AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (DEV2016-00026) (417 EAST COMMERCIAL STREET) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning Commission") did receive a verified petition to approve (i) Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05867 to permit an “Outdoor Storage Yard” to include the storage of equipment and materials for a landscape construction business and to permit and retain a portable office trailer that is visible from the public right-of-way (referred to herein as the "Proposed Project") on a 22,000 square foot portion of certain real property at 417 East Commercial Street, in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, as generally depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 1.69 acres in size and is currently developed with an existing two-story industrial building. The Anaheim General Plan designates the Property for Industrial land uses. The Property is located in the "I" Industrial Zone, meaning that the Property is subject to the zoning and development standards contained in Chapter 18.10 (Industrial Zone) of the Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code"); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in the City of Anaheim on July 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., notice of said public hearing having been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of the Code, to hear and consider evidence for and against proposed Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05867, and to investigate and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as “CEQA”), the State of California Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (commencing with Section 15000 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; herein referred to as the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's Local CEQA Procedure Manual, the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of environmental documents for the Proposed Project; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds and determines that the effects of the Proposed Project are typical of those generated within that class of projects (i.e., Class 3 – New Constructon or Conversion of Small Structures) which consist of the construction and location of limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures; installation of small new equipment and facilities in small structures; and the conversion of existing small structures from one use to another where only minor modifications are made in the exterior of the structure. Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines provides examples of projects that qualify for an exemption from the provisions of CEQA, one of which being accessory structures. Since the Proposed Project consists of the placement of a temporary modular unit (office) and the enclosure of the business operations with perimeter masonry walls, the Proposed Project will not cause a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and - 2 - PC2016-*** WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due inspection, investigation and study made by itself and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at said hearing with respect to the request for Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05867, does find and determine the following: 1. The proposed "Outdoor Storage Yard" and "Temporary Modular Unit", which is visible from the public right-of-way, are allowable primary uses in the "I" Industrial Zone authorized by subsections .010 and .080 of Section 18.10.030 (Uses) of Chapter 18.10 (Industrial Zones) of the Code, subject to a conditional use permit and the zoning and development standards of Chapter 18.10 (industrial Zone) and Section 18.38.200 (Outdoor Storage) of Chapter18.38 (Supplemental Use Regulations) of the Code. 2. The proposed "Outdoor Storage Yard" and “Temporary Modular Unit”, as conditioned herein, would not adversely affect the adjoining land uses and the growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located because the storage of equipment and materials, the operations associated with the outdoor storage, and the temporary modular unit and would not have an adverse affect on adjacent properties because the Property is surrounded by other similar industrial uses. 3. The size and shape of the site for the use is adequate to allow the full development of the "Outdoor Storage Yard" and the "Temporary Modular Unit" in a manner not detrimental to the particular area or to the health and safety because the facility is located within an existing industrial property that provides a sufficient number of on-site parking spaces and storage areas, and vehicle circulation will be in accordance with the plans and materials submitted. 4. The traffic generated by the use will not impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area because the number of vehicles entering and exiting the site by this use will not exceed the anticipated volumes of traffic on the surrounding streets and adequate parking and circulation will be provided to accommodate the use. 5. The granting of the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim as the proposed land use will continue to be integrated with the surrounding industrial uses in the area and would not pose a health or safety risk to the citizens of the City of Anaheim. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determines that the evidence in the record constitutes substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made in this Resolution, that the facts stated in this Resolution are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including testimony received at the public hearing, the staff presentations, the staff report and all materials in the project files. There is no substantial evidence, nor are there other facts, that detract from the findings made in this Resolution. The Planning Commission expressly declares that it considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after due consideration of all evidence presented to it. - 3 - PC2016-*** NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that, pursuant to the above findings, this Planning Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. No. 2016-05867, contingent upon and subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, which are hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of that portion of the Property for which Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05867 is applicable in order to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim. Extensions for further time to complete conditions of approval may be granted in accordance with Section 18.60.170 of the Code. Timing for compliance with conditions of approval may be amended by the Planning Director upon a showing of good cause provided (i) equivalent timing is established that satisfies the original intent and purpose of the condition, (ii) the modification complies with the Code, and (iii) the applicant has demonstrated significant progress toward establishment of the use or approved development. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any amendment, modification or revocation of this permit may be processed in accordance with Chapters 18.60.190 (Amendment to Permit Approval) and 18.60.200 (City-Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits) of the Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby find and determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicant's compliance with each and all of the conditions hereinabove set forth. Should any such condition, or any part thereof, be declared invalid or unenforceable by the final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, then this Resolution, and any approvals herein contained, shall be deemed null and void. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request only to the extent that it complies with the Code and any other applicable City, State and Federal regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or approval of the request regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or requirement. THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of July 11, 2016. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be replaced by a City Council Resolution in the event of an appeal. CHAIR, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ATTEST: SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM - 4 - PC2016-*** STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF ANAHEIM ) I, Eleanor Morris, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim held on July 11, 2016 by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 11th day of July, 2016. SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM - 5 - PC2016-*** - 6 - PC2016-*** EXHIBIT “B” CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05867 (DEV2016-00026) NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS 1. That all backflow equipment shall be located above ground outside of the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all public streets and alleys. Any backflow assemblies currently installed in a vault will have to be brought up to current standards. Any other large water system equipment shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Water Engineering Division outside of the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all public streets and alleys. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans and approved by Water Engineering and Cross Connection Control Inspector. Public Utilities, Water Engineering 2. That all requests for new water services, backflow equipment, or fire lines, as well as any modifications, relocations, or abandonments of existing water services, backflow equipment, and fire lines, shall be coordinated and permitted through Water Engineering Division of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department. Public Utilities, Water Engineering 3. That all existing water services and fire services shall conform to current Water Services Standards Specifications. Any water service and/or fire line that does not meet current standards shall be upgraded if continued use is necessary or abandoned if the existing service is no longer needed. The owner/developer shall be responsible for the costs to upgrade or to abandon any water service or fire line. Public Utilities, Water Engineering OPERATIONAL CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL 4. All loading and unloading of equipment and materials shall occur on-site and shall not impact the public right-of-way. Further, all equipment and vehicles, including any employees’ personal vehicles, shall be parked on-site. Police Department, Planning and Building Department, Code Enforcement Division 5. On-site equipment maintenance activities shall be limited to light-duty work such as air filter changes, spark plug changes, cleaning, etc. Major repair activities or fluid changes, such as engine overhauls or oil changes, shall not be conducted on-site. Planning and Building Department, Code Enforcement Division 6. The business shall be operated in accordance with the Letter of Request submitted as part of this application. Any changes to the business operation, as described in that document, shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director to determine substantial conformance with the Letter of Request and to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses. Planning and Building Department, Planning Services Division - 7 - PC2016-*** NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 7. A flexible sprinkler system shall be used to water any material piles to prevent fugitive dust from escaping the site. Planning and Building Department, Code Enforcement Division 8. Green waste material shall not be stockpiled on-site for a period of more than three (3) days before it is transferred to a landfill. Planning and Building Department, Code Enforcement Division GENERAL 9. Within 60 days of the date of approval , the applicant shall submit plans and obtain the proper building permits for the modular office building. Planning and Building Department, Building Division 10. The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively referred to individually and collectively as “Indemnitees”) from any and all claims, actions or proceedings brought against Indemnitees to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the decision of the Indemnitees concerning this permit or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done, or made prior to the decision, or to determine the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached thereto. The Applicant’s indemnification is intended to include, but not be limited to, damages, fees and/or costs awarded against or incurred by Indemnitees and costs of suit, claim or litigation, including without limitation attorneys’ fees and other costs, liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection with such proceeding. Planning and Building Department, Planning Services Division 11. The applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of the issuance of the final invoice or prior to the issuance of building permits for this project, whichever occurs first. Failure to pay all charges shall result in delays in the issuance of required permits or may result in the revocation of the approval of this application. Planning and Building Department, Planning Services Division 12. The business premises shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petitioner, which plans are on file with the Planning Department, and as conditioned herein. Planning and Building Department, Planning Services Division Letter of Operations Tony’s Tree Service- Commercial Street Tony’s Tree Service will operate daily from 6:30 AM until 7:00 PM on a 22,000 square foot leased space that is presently completely paved. There will be 3 employees on the site daily. In the evening 8 trucks will be parked. The primary activity of the 8 year old company is to provide off site landscape maintenance services to a variety of offsite residential and commercial customers. There will be the operation of a large “Shredder” machine to create “Green Waste” from the landscape trimmings collected during the day from the 8 trucks operated by the landscape company. After final shredding, most of the landscape materials (leafs, small branches and grass) will be stockpiled onsite and then delivered within 1-3 days to the local landfill. As soon as a trailer truck load is full of green waste shredings, it will go to the landfill. Since the shredded material is so fresh, odor is usually not a problem. The circular stockpile area, near the center of the property will be within a sandbagged area to control runoff. A flexible rain-bird sprinkler on a hose can be put atop the stock pile to control in potential fugitive dust and or odor control for the freshly cut materials. Some useable green waste material will be recycled and sold on a retail basis as compost soil/chips along with gravel and decomposed granite. Only a small percentage of the green waste is suitable for wood chips or conversion to soil. As little as several pickup truck loads per day. This material will also be placed in a circular pile surrounded by sandbags to avoid unintentional runoff. Sole access to the site will be through the lockable gate along Commercial Street. A small shed building will be constructed, as shown on the site plan, to act as lockable space for the portable tree trimming equipment. The only mechanical repair work will be light duty for the normal tree trimming equipment and the 8 trucks used for daily service. A portable office trailer will be moved to the location shown and act as the official office.Restroom facilities will be located within the office trailer and connected to the available sewer. Phillip R. Schwartze May 10, 2016 ATTACHMENT NO. 2 Justification for Conditional Use Permit City of Anaheim Tony’s Tree Service 417 East Commercial Street 1. The Anaheim Municipal Code has established that the proposed use, landscape service with a Green Waste Recycling Center, in this particular heavy industrial zone classification, is permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. 2. The proposed use, a landscape maintenance with an attendant Green Waste Recycling Center, is a land use that will not adversely impact the neighbors due to its passive nature. There are several similar land uses in similar zones that have proven the use is compatible with the surrounding area. 3. The size and shape of the property is ideally suited for this land use. The property is sufficient in size to accommodate any anticipated growth. The shape of the property provides for easy ingress/egress from Commercial Street. The building and operation of the land use will not adversely impact the health or safety of the citizens of Anaheim. 4. The daily traffic, as well as the peak hour traffic, for this land use will be well within the guidelines for the utilization of the adjoining streets. Compared to other permitted uses in the zone, this land use will generate less traffic on a daily and peak hour basis. 5. Approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit, with attendant conditions, will not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of Anaheim. This is a land use that will assist the residential and businesses and citizens. Prepared by Phillip R. Schwartze Agent for the landowner and applicant. June 21, 2016 ATTACHMENT NO. 3 ATTACHMENT NO. 4 A T T A C H M E N T N O . 5 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Suite #162 Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5139 Fax: (714) 765-5280 www.anaheim.net City of Anaheim PLANNING DEPARTMENT There is no new correspondence regarding this item. 200 S. Anaheim Blvd. Suite #162 Anaheim, CA 92805 Tel: (714) 765-5139 Fax: (714) 765-5280 www.anaheim.net ITEM NO. 3 PLANNING COMMISSION REPORT City of Anaheim PLANNING AND BUILDING DEPARTMENT DATE: JULY 11, 2016 SUBJECT: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 LOCATION: 924 – 926 South Beach Boulevard and 2961 West Ball Road APPLICANT/PROPERTY OWNER: The agent is Phillip Schwartze, representing the applicant, Anaheim Express Wash LLC. The property owner is Chia Chin Liu. REQUEST: The applicant requests approval of the following: 1) a conditional use permit to allow the construction of a new car wash facility and to permit alterations to two legal nonconforming freestanding signs; and, 2) a variance to allow fewer parking spaces than required by the Zoning Code. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the attached resolution, determining that this request is categorically exempt from further environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Class 32 (In-Fill Development Projects) of the State CEQA Guidelines, approving Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05857 and Variance No. 2016-05071. BACKGROUND: The approximately 1.06-acre project site is located north and east of the northeast corner of Beach Boulevard and Ball Road with approximately 37 feet of frontage on the east side of Beach Boulevard and 221 feet of frontage on the north side of Ball Road. The site is developed with a 28-unit motel, a 2,200 square-foot retail building, an 800 square-foot four-car garage and two existing legal nonconforming freestanding pole signs, one on Beach Boulevard and one on Ball Road. The site is currently accessed directly from Ball Road via three existing driveways and indirectly from Beach Boulevard through the adjacent automotive service station property located to the south and west of the project site. There currently is no reciprocal access agreement between the two properties. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 July 11, 2016 Page 2 of 7 The project site is located in the “C-G” (General Commercial) zone and is designated for Neighborhood Center land uses by the General Plan. Surrounding land uses include motel uses to the north, an automotive service station to the west and south, commercial uses to the east, south (across Ball Road) and west (across Beach Boulevard). The project site is also located within the Beach Boulevard Specific Plan area, which is anticipated to be adopted in fall 2017. The draft land use plan of the specific plan designates the subject site for commercial land uses. PROPOSAL: The project entails the demolition of the existing buildings and the construction of a new 4,992 square-foot self-service express car wash facility. A combination of mid-century modern and contemporary architectural design is proposed for the new building, which includes slanted rooflines, glass elements and a combination of plaster and aluminum façades. Three interior queuing aisles would provide space for up to 21 vehicles with a separate pay station for each aisle. A total of 26 self-serve vacuum stations are also proposed. The proposed canopy structures would accommodate the vacuum equipment, provide shade and be constructed of a metal structure with a fabric canopy. A total of 26 parking spaces are proposed to accommodate the parking needs of the car wash which, as further described below, is less than required by the Zoning Code. New eight-foot high block walls would completely enclose the north and east portions of the project site where the property interfaces with two adjacent motels to the north and a retail center to the east. In addition, a seven-foot high Plexiglas screen will be added above the new eight-foot high block wall along the northerly property line to the west of the car wash tunnel to screen the façade of the abutting motel property and provide additional sound attenuation. Finally, the applicant is proposing to restore and relocate the two existing freestanding signs along Ball Road and Beach Boulevard. The proposed hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven days a week. Three to five employees per shift are proposed, depending on demand. The first shift would be from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and the second shift would be from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A detailed description of the proposed hours and the estimated demand for parking spaces is provided in the applicant’s Letter of Operation (Attachment 2). Access to the site from Ball Road is proposed via two ingress and egress driveways along this street frontage. Because Beach Boulevard is a state highway, access to Beach Boulevard is under the purview of Caltrans (District 12). Caltrans is presently reviewing the feasibility of allowing a new driveway opening on Beach Boulevard. As previously described, the property does not currently maintain a driveway from Beach Boulevard but does enjoy access from that street via the service station to the south. The applicant is desirous of obtaining a new driveway opening from Beach Boulevard; however, due to the uncertainty of Caltrans’s determination, the applicant is requesting Planning Commission consideration of three different site plan alternatives. With respect to circulation, staff analyzed the three proposed site plans and concluded that all plans provide adequate circulation and would not negatively impact surrounding properties or the existing street circulation pattern. The three alternatives are described below. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 July 11, 2016 Page 3 of 7 Site Plan A: This applicant-preferred option proposes to allow direct ingress and egress access to the project site from Beach Boulevard via a new driveway apron, which would require approval from Caltrans (Attachment 3). SITE PLAN A Site Plan B: This option proposes to allow egress and ingress access from Beach Boulevard through the adjacent automotive service station property and would require a reciprocal access agreement between these two adjoining properties (Attachment 4). The applicant has initiated discussions with the adjacent property owner but no agreement allowing reciprocal access has been agreed to or executed. SITE PLAN B CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 July 11, 2016 Page 4 of 7 Site Plan C: This option proposes to completely restrict access from Beach Boulevard and would only allow access from Ball Road. This is the applicant’s least preferred alternative. The westerly flag portion of the property would be landscaped (Attachment 5). SITE PLAN C ANALYSIS: The following is staff’s analysis of the project: Conditional Use Permit: Automotive washing facilities are permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. The purpose of the conditional use permit is to ensure proper design and function of the car wash facility, and also ensure that the vehicular circulation and car wash operations do not impact surrounding properties. Staff carefully considered the potential impacts of the proposed car wash improvements on surrounding properties, including circulation, noise, vehicle stacking and parking. To address potential concerns related to noise impacts to the adjacent motel to the north, the applicant submitted a noise and vibration impact analysis (Attachment 13) which concluded that the operational noise from the automotive washing facility, including the dryers inside the west end of the wash tunnel, will comply with the maximum 60 decibel sound level permitted by Zoning Code. In addition, the vacuums will not be used while the facility is closed between 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Finally, an eight-foot-high concrete block wall is proposed to be constructed between the project site and the adjacent motel, with seven feet of transparent Plexiglas screening installed on top of the wall to further attenuate noise impacts in the area. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 July 11, 2016 Page 5 of 7 The facility would provide three stacking lanes with a capacity of seven vehicles per lane, for a total stacking capacity of 21 vehicles. The applicant indicates that the proposed stacking lanes are adequate for the proposed use based on the wash cycle time of the equipment as described in the applicant’s Letter of Operation (Attachment 2). Staff has reviewed the proposed stacking lane configuration and does not anticipate any circulation issues with the proposed operation. The proposed project would significantly improve the overall appearance of the property and would address a number of longstanding community concerns regarding the property’s maintenance, loitering and security issues related to the former motel. Staff anticipates that the proposed project will have a positive community impact as it will dramatically improve the appearance of the intersection and result in a significant positive investment in the area. Given the ongoing review by Caltrans of the applicant’s request for an additional driveway along Beach Boulevard, and the uncertainty of the adjacent property owner’s willingness to establish a reciprocal access agreement between the automotive service station property and the subject site, staff recommends that a condition of approval allowing future modifications for access from Beach Boulevard to be reviewed and approved by staff. This would allow sufficient flexibility to redesign the access from Beach Boulevard in any scenario involving Caltrans and/or the adjacent automotive service station property without requiring the Planning Commission’s review and approval. As such, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the three proposed site plans to allow the applicant sufficient flexibility to implement the project in a timely manner. Legal Nonconforming Freestanding Signs: The applicant is proposing to restore and maintain two existing freestanding nonconforming pole signs along Beach Boulevard and Ball Road (Attachment 9). The signs would be relocated along both street frontages from their current locations to accommodate a required six to ten-foot right-of-way dedication and street improvements along both street frontages. No other freestanding signs are proposed. The signs are approximately 40 feet and 20 feet in overall height and approximately six feet and 12 feet in overall width, with the larger sign to be located along Beach Boulevard. The Zoning Code requires that all new freestanding business signs be limited to low-scale, monument-type signs not exceeding eight feet in height. However, the code also permits nonconforming signs to continue, provided that any structural change or alteration that requires a building permit shall be subject to the approval of a conditional use permit. The existing signs would not be increased in height or size and would be restored to resemble their original character and appearance. Although staff generally does not support the retention of legal nonconforming pole signs, the signs proposed to be retained possess a unique “Googie” style design that would be consistent with proposed architectural elements of the car wash facility and are reflective of the historical design character of the Beach Boulevard corridor. The restoration and relocation of the signs would also bring the signs closer to conformity with the Sign Code by eliminating several of the sign cabinet boxes, removing the signs from the ultimate public right-of-way area and retrofitting the signs with higher quality illuminated channel letters. Therefore, staff is supportive of the request. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 July 11, 2016 Page 6 of 7 Parking Variance: Parking for the project site is required as follows: Use Size Ratio Required Automotive-Washing 4,992 sq.ft. 5.5 spaces/1,000 sq.ft. of GFA + 5 spaces for drying area. 27 + 5 Total Spaces Required: 32 Total Spaces Provided: 26 The applicant submitted a letter of operation (Attachment 2) to determine the number of spaces needed for this project. The letter concludes that 26 parking spaces are adequate to meet the demands of the project based on the proposed operation of the use, including the low number of employees and the self-service nature of the facility. In order to count the vacuum equipped stalls as parking spaces, staff has included a condition that these stalls not be limited to customers vacuuming their cars. Staff has also included a condition requiring that employees park on-site. Based on the conclusions in the letter of operation, staff recommends approval of the requested parking variance. In addition, staff is currently analyzing the potential modification and reduction of required off-street parking spaces for a number of uses, including automotive- washing facilities, which could result in the project complying with future off-street parking requirements. Environmental Impact Analysis: The project’s potential environmental impacts have been evaluated and staff recommends that the Planning Commission determine that the development qualifies for a Class 32 “Infill Development Projects” exemption allowed under California Environmental Quality Act. In order to support this determination, staff prepared an environmental checklist and determined that the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality. In reaching this conclusion, staff determined that the subject property is less than five acres in size and surrounded by urban uses; has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species; and, can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Based on these findings, the project does not meet the minimum thresholds that would suggest the potential for the project to cause a significant effect on the environment. CONCLUSION: The proposed project would represent a significant improvement in the overall appearance, operation, and security of the site. The new automotive washing facility, including the proposed refurbished non-conforming signs, would be compatible with the surrounding commercial uses. Therefore, staff recommends approval of the conditional use permit and variance requests. Prepared by, Submitted by, Lisandro Orozco Jonathan E. Borrego Planner Planning Services Manager CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 July 11, 2016 Page 7 of 7 Attachments: 1. Draft Conditional Use Permit and Variance Resolution 2. Letter of Operations and Justifications 3. Site Plan A 4. Site Plan B 5. Site Plan C 6. Landscape Plans 7. Elevations 8. Floor Plans 9. Signs 10. Development Summary 11. Site Photographs 12. Class 32 Environmental Checklist 13. Noise and Vibration Study C-GLYNDY'SMOTEL C-GRETAIL C-GRESTAURANT TRELIGIOUSUSE C-GSAHARA MOTEL C-GRESTAURANT C-GSERVICESTATION C-GSHADOW PARK INN & SUITES C-G (MHP)TRAILS INN MOBILEHOME PARK RM-4COBBLESTONEAPARTMENTS34 DU C-GRETAIL C-GROBIN HOOD MOTEL RM-4COBBLESTONEAPARTMENTS30 DU RM-4S.F.R. C-GAPARTMENTS C-GAUTO SALVAGE YARD C-GANAHEIM LODGE RS-2S.F.R. C-GRETAIL C-GRETAIL C-GRETAIL RM-4LYNROSE MANORAPARTMENTS72 DU RS-2S.F.R. C-GTRAVEL INNMOTEL C-GRETAILC-GRETAIL RS-2S.F.R. RM-4LYNROSE MANORAPARTMENTS72 DU C-GRETAIL C-GRETAIL C-GRETAIL W BALL RD S B E A C H B L V D S B E A C H B L V D S G A Y M O N T S T W LYNROSE DR W. BALL RD W. ORANGE AVE S . D A L E A V E . CERRITOS AVE S . K N O T T A V E S . M A G N O L I A A V E S . W E S T E R N A V E 924 - 926 South Beach Boulevard and 2961 West Ball Road DEV No. 2016-00010 Subject Property APN: 126-261-04 °0 50 100 Feet Aerial Photo:June 2015 W BALL RD S B E A C H B L V D S B E A C H B L V D S G A Y M O N T S T W LYNROSE DR W. BALL RD W. ORANGE AVE S . D A L E A V E . CERRITOS AVE S . K N O T T A V E S . M A G N O L I A A V E S . W E S T E R N A V E 924 - 926 South Beach Boulevard and 2961 West Ball Road DEV No. 2016-00010 Subject Property APN: 126-261-04 °0 50 100 Feet Aerial Photo:June 2015 [DRAFT] ATTACHMENT NO. 1 - 1 - PC2016-*** RESOLUTION NO. PC2016-*** A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH (DEV2016-00010) (924-926 SOUTH BEACH BOULEVARD AND 2961 WEST BALL ROAD) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim (the "Planning Commission") did receive a verified petition for Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05857 and Variance No. 2016-05071 for the demolition of an existing motel, garage and retail building and the construction of an automotive washing facility, and to permit the alteration of two legal nonconforming signs, with fewer parking spaces than required by the Anaheim Municipal Code (the "Code") (collectively, the "Proposed Project") for premises located at 924-926 South Beach Boulevard and 2961 West Ball Road in the City of Anaheim, County of Orange, State of California, as generally depicted on the map attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference (the "Property"); and WHEREAS, the Property is approximately 1.06-acres in size and is developed with 2,200 square feet of retail space, an 800 square foot four-car garage, a 12,256 square foot motel, large surface parking areas and two existing legal nonconforming pylon signs along Beach Boulevard and Ball Road. The Land Use Element of the Anaheim General Plan designates the Property for Commercial-Neighborhood Center land uses. The Property is located within the "C-G" General Commercial Zone. As such, the Property is subject to the zoning and development standards described in Chapter 18.08 (General Commercial Zone) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hold a public hearing at the Civic Center in the City of Anaheim on July 11, 2016 at 5:00 p.m., notice of said public hearing having been duly given as required by law and in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 18.60 of the Code, to hear and consider evidence for and against the Proposed Project, including, specifically, Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05857 and Variance No. 2016-05071, and to investigate and make findings and recommendations in connection therewith; and WHEREAS, pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.; herein referred to as “CEQA”), the State of California Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (commencing with Section 15000 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations; herein referred to as the "CEQA Guidelines"), and the City's Local CEQA Procedure Manual, the City is the "lead agency" for the preparation and consideration of environmental documents for the Proposed Project; and - 2 - PC2016-*** WHEREAS, this Planning Commission finds and determines that the Proposed Project is within that class of projects which consist of in-fill development meeting the conditions described in Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. Specifically, the Proposed Project (a) is consistent with the applicable General Plan designation and all applicable General Plan policies and is consistent with the applicable zoning designation and regulations, (b) is no more than five acres in size substantially surrounded by urban uses, (c) has no value as a habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species, (d) would not result in significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality, and (e) the Property can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services. Accordingly, pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines, the Proposed Project will not cause a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due inspection, investigation and study made by itself and in its behalf, and after due consideration of all evidence and reports offered at said hearing with respect to the request to permit the Project on the Property does find and determine the following facts: 1. The proposed request to construct an automotive washing facility is an allowable use within the "C-G" General Commercial Zone under subsection .010 of Section 18.08.030.010 (Uses) of Chapter 18.08 (Commercial Zones) of the Code, subject to a conditional use permit and the zoning and development standards of the "C-G" General Commercial Zone; and 2. The proposed request to permit the demolition of existing buildings, and the construction of an automotive washing facility would not adversely affect the adjoining land uses, or the growth and development of the area in which it is proposed to be located because the Proposed Project entails a complete renovation of the Property which will improve the aesthetics of the improvements on the Property and the overall appearance of the project site, and would not have an adverse effect on adjacent residential and commercial uses; and 3. The size and shape of the site is adequate to allow the full development of the Proposed Project in a manner not detrimental to either the particular area or health and safety because the site can accommodate the parking, traffic flows, and circulation without creating detrimental effects on adjacent properties; and 4. The traffic generated by the Proposed Project would not impose an undue burden upon the streets and highways designed and improved to carry the traffic in the area because the traffic generated by the Proposed Project will not exceed the anticipated volumes of traffic on the surrounding streets and adequate parking will be provided to accommodate the future uses; and 5. The granting of the conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim because the Proposed Project would significantly improve the aesthetics of the buildings and the overall appearance of the project site is compatible with the surrounding area, subject to compliance with the conditions contained herein; and - 3 - PC2016-*** WHEREAS, the Planning Commission does further find and determine under and pursuant to subsection .020 of Section 18.56.060 (Nonconforming Signs) of the Code with respect to the request to permit the relocation and alteration of two of the existing legal non- conforming signs, as shown on the plans submitted by the applicant and on file with the Planning and Building Department, as follows: 1. The proposed modifications do not increase the height or area of the sign copy for either of the two signs and will bring the two signs closer into conformity with the Code; and 2. The proposed modifications will improve the aesthetics of the two signs; and 3. That the granting of the conditional use permit under the conditions imposed, if any, will not be detrimental to the health and safety of the citizens of the City of Anaheim; and WHEREAS, based upon a parking justification letter submitted by the applicant, the Planning Commission does further find and determine that the request for Variance No. 2016- 05071 to allow fewer parking spaces than required by the Code should be approved for the following reasons: SECTION NO. 18.42.040.010 Minimum number of parking spaces. (32 spaces required; 26 spaces proposed) 1. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not cause fewer off-street parking spaces to be provided for the all uses on site than the number of such spaces necessary to accommodate all vehicles attributable to such uses under the normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation of such uses. A parking justification letter was prepared by the applicant, determining that the proposed number of parking spaces within the Property is sufficient to accommodate all future uses on site; and 2. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not increase the demand and competition for parking spaces upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the Property because the proposed number of parking spaces within the Property is sufficient to accommodate all future uses on site, as determined by the parking justification letter; and 3. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not increase the demand and competition for parking spaces upon adjacent private property in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use because the proposed number of parking spaces within the Property is sufficient to accommodate all future uses on site, as determined by the parking justification letter; and 4. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not increase traffic congestion within the off-street parking areas or lots provided for the proposed use because the project site provides adequate ingress and egress points to the property and are designed to allow for adequate on-site circulation; and - 4 - PC2016-*** 5. That the variance, under the conditions imposed, if any, will not impede vehicular ingress to or egress from adjacent properties upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the proposed use because the project site has existing ingress or egress access points that are designed to allow adequate on-site circulation and, therefore, will not impede vehicular ingress to or egress from adjacent properties upon the public streets in the immediate vicinity of the Property; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission determines that the evidence in the record constitutes substantial evidence to support the actions taken and the findings made in this Resolution, that the facts stated in this Resolution are supported by substantial evidence in the record, including testimony received at the public hearing, the staff presentations, the staff report and all materials in the project files. There is no substantial evidence, nor are there other facts, that detract from the findings made in this Resolution. The Planning Commission expressly declares that it considered all evidence presented and reached these findings after due consideration of all evidence presented to it. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby approve Conditional Use Permit No. 2016-05857 and Variance No. 2016-05071, contingent upon and subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, which are hereby found to be a necessary prerequisite to the proposed use of the Property in order to preserve the health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of the City of Anaheim. Extensions for further time to complete conditions of approval may be granted in accordance with Section 18.60.170 of the Code. Timing for compliance with conditions of approval may be amended by the Planning and Building Director upon a showing of good cause provided (i) equivalent timing is established that satisfies the original intent and purpose of the condition(s), (ii) the modification complies with the Code, and (iii) the applicant has demonstrated significant progress toward establishment of the use or approved development. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that any amendment, modification or revocation of this permit may be processed in accordance with Chapters 18.60.190 (Amendment to Permit Approval) and 18.60.200 (City-Initiated Revocation or Modification of Permits) of the Code. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission does hereby find and determine that adoption of this Resolution is expressly predicated upon applicant's compliance with each and all of the conditions hereinabove set forth. Should any such condition, or any part thereof, be declared invalid or unenforceable by the final judgment of any court of competent jurisdiction, then this Resolution, and any approvals herein contained, shall be deemed null and void. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that approval of this application constitutes approval of the proposed request only to the extent that it complies with the Code and any other applicable City, State and Federal regulations. Approval does not include any action or findings as to compliance or approval of the request regarding any other applicable ordinance, regulation or requirement. - 5 - PC2016-*** THE FOREGOING RESOLUTION was adopted at the Planning Commission meeting of July 11, 2016. Said resolution is subject to the appeal provisions set forth in Chapter 18.60 (Procedures) of the Anaheim Municipal Code pertaining to appeal procedures and may be replaced by a City Council Resolution in the event of an appeal. CHAIR, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM ATTEST: SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss. CITY OF ANAHEIM ) I, Eleanor Morris, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim, do hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Anaheim held on July 11, 2016, by the following vote of the members thereof: AYES: COMMISSIONERS: NOES: COMMISSIONERS: ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS: IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 11th day of July, 2016. SECRETARY, PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ANAHEIM - 6 - PC2016-*** - 7 - PC2016-*** EXHIBIT “B” CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2016-05857 AND VARIANCE NO. 2016-05071 (DEV2016-00010) NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF GRADING PERMITS 1 An Encroachment Permit from Caltrans shall be obtained for the pole sign fronting the Caltrans right-of-way on Beach Boulevard. Public Works Development Services 2 The applicant shall submit to the Public Works Department, Development Services Division for review and approval a Water Quality Management Plan that conforms with current Orange County Guidelines and Requirements as well as the City’s WQMP Review Checklist. Said WQMP shall: • Address Site Design Best Management Practices (BMPs) such as minimizing impervious areas, maximizing permeability, minimizing directly connected impervious areas, creating reduced or “zero discharge” areas, and conserving natural areas. • Incorporate applicable Routine Source Control BMPs. • Incorporate Treatment Control BMPs. • Describe the long-term operation and maintenance, identifies the responsible parties, and funding mechanisms for the Treatment Control BMPs Public Works Development Services 3 The project’s Final Grading, Soils, and Drainage Reports shall be submitted for review and approval to the Development Services Division. Public Works Development Services 4 The property owner shall submit project improvement plans that incorporate the required drainage improvements and the mechanisms proposed in the approved Final Drainage Report. No offsite run-off shall be blocked during and after grading operations or perimeter wall construction. Finish floor elevations shall be 1-ft. minimum above water surface elevations of 100-year event. Public Works Development Services 5 The final Water Quality Management Plan (WQMP) shall be submitted for review and approval to Public Works Development Services and comply with the most current requirements of the Orange County Drainage Area Management Plan (DAMP). Public Works Development Services - 8 - PC2016-*** NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 6 The applicant shall demonstrate that coverage has been obtained under California’s General Permit for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity by providing a copy of the Notice of Intent (NOI) submitted to the State Water Resources Control Board and a copy of the subsequent notification of the issuance of a Waste Discharge Identification (WDID) Number. The applicant shall prepare and implement a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). A copy of the current SWPPP shall be kept at the project site and be available for City review upon request. Public Works Development Services PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS 7 Prior to the issuance of a building permit and under the circumstances where the owner/applicant elects to have vehicular access to its property over and across that certain adjacent property upon which an automotive service station is now located to and from Beach Boulevard, the owner/applicant shall enter into an unsubordinated easement agreement with the owner of said adjacent property, providing for said vehicular access over and across said adjacent property to and from Beach Boluevard. The unsubordinated easement agreement shall be in a form satisfactory to the City Attorney and approved by the Director of the Planning and Building Department and the Director of Public Works prior and as a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit and following approval thereof shall be recorded in the Official Records of the County of Orange. A copy of the recorded easement agreement shall then be submitted to the Planning Division of the Planning and Building Department. Planning Division 8 Final detailed landscape and irrigation plans submitted for Planning staff review and approval shall reflect the site plan as approved by the Planning Commission. If no Beach Boulevard access is provided, then the western portion of the site adjacent to Beach Boulevard shall be planted with decorative landscaping to deter loitering in this area to the satisfaction of Planning and Police Department staff. Planning Division 9 Trash enclosures should not block visibility of doors or windows or be located close enough to the structure to provide access to the roof. Police Department 10 That a private water system with separate water service for fire protection and domestic water shall be provided and shown on plans submitted to the Water Engineering Division of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department. Public Utilities Water Engineering 11 That a private water system with separate water service for fire protection and domestic water shall be provided and shown on plans submitted to the Water Engineering Division of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department. Public Utilities Water Engineering - 9 - PC2016-*** NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 12 That all backflow equipment shall be located above ground outside of the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all public streets and alleys. Any backflow assemblies currently installed in a vault will have to be brought up to current standards. Any other large water system equipment shall be installed to the satisfaction of the Water Engineering Division outside of the street setback area in a manner fully screened from all public streets and alleys. Said information shall be specifically shown on plans and approved by Water Engineering and Cross Connection Control Inspector. Public Utilities Water Engineering 13 That all requests for new water services, backflow equipment, or fire lines, as well as any modifications, relocations, or abandonments of existing water services, backflow equipment, and fire lines, shall be coordinated and permitted through Water Engineering Division of the Anaheim Public Utilities Department. Public Utilities Water Engineering 14 That all existing water services and fire services shall conform to current Water Services Standards Specifications. Any water service and/or fire line that does not meet current standards shall be upgraded if continued use is necessary or abandoned if the existing service is no longer needed. The owner/developer shall be responsible for the costs to upgrade or to abandon any water service or fire line. Public Utilities Water Engineering 15 That the Car Wash shall comply with all state laws and local ordinances for Water Conservation Measures, including Chapter 10.18 of Anaheim Municipal Code and Ordinance relating to Water Reduction provisions. Public Utilities Water Engineering 16 That the developer/owner shall submit to the Public Utilities Department Water Engineering Division an estimate of the maximum fire flow rate and maximum day and peak hour water demands for the project. This information will be used to determine the adequacy of the existing water system to provide the estimated water demands. Any off-site water system improvements required to serve the project shall be done in accordance with Rule No. 15A.6 of the Water Utility Rates, Rules, and Regulations. Public Utilities Water Engineering 17 Prior to approval of permits for improvement plans, the property owner/developer shall coordinate with Electrical Engineering to establish electrical service requirements and submit electric system plans, electrical panel drawings, site plans, elevation plans, and related technical drawings and specifications. Public Utilities, Electrical Engineering 18 The property owner shall irrevocably offer to dedicate in a signed deed to the City of Anaheim an easement 60- feet in width from the centerline of Ball Road for road, public utilities, and other public purposes. Public Works Development Services - 10 - PC2016-*** NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 19 The developer shall submit street improvement plans, obtain a right of way construction permit, and post a security (Performance and Labor & Materials Bonds) for the construction of all required public improvements within the City street right of way of Ball Road. Public Works Development Services 20 An Encroachment Permit from Caltrans shall be obtained for all work performed in Caltrans right-of-way within Beach Boulevard. Public Works Development Services 21 The legal property owner shall submit an application for a Subdivision Map Act Certificate of Compliance to the Public Works Department, Development Services Division. A Certificate of Compliance or Conditional Certificate of Compliance shall be approved by the City Surveyor and recorded in the Office of the Orange County Recorder prior to issuance of a building permit for the new car wash construction. Public Works Development Services PRIOR TO FINAL BUILDING AND ZONING INSPECTION 22 All required on-site Water Quality Management Plan and public right of way improvements shall be completed, operational, and are subject to review and approval by the Construction Services Inspector. Public Works Development Services 23 An 8-foot high concrete block wall with 7 feet of transparent material on top of the wall shall be installed on the north property line as described in the Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis memorandum (dated June 9, 2016) prepared by LSA Associates. Planning Division 24 Owner shall install an approved backflow prevention assembly on the water service connection(s) serving the property, behind property line and building setback in accordance with Public Utilities Department Water Engineering Division requirements. Public Utilities Water Engineering 25 Curbs adjacent to the drive aisles shall be painted red to prohibit parallel parking in the drive aisles. Red curb locations shall be clearly labeled on building plans. Public Works Traffic Engineering 26 Prior to connection of electrical service, the legal owner shall provide to the City of Anaheim a Public Utilities easement with dimensions as shown on the approved utility service plan. Public Utilities, Electrical Engineering 27 Prior to connection of electrical service, the legal owner shall submit payment to the City of Anaheim for service connection fees. Public Utilities, Electrical Engineering 28 Landscaping shall be of the type and situated in locations to maximize observation while providing the desired degree of aesthetics. Security planting materials are encouraged along fence and property lines. Police Department 29 Trees should not be planted close enough to the structure to allow easy access to the roof, or should be kept trimmed to make climbing difficult. Police Department - 11 - PC2016-*** NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 30 Building shall be equipped with a comprehensive security surveillance camera and alarm system (silent or audible) for the following coverage areas: • High value storage area • Cash/Coin machine/room Police Department 31 Whenever possible, open fencing design, such as wrought iron or tubular steel, should be utilized to maximize natural surveillance while enhancing territorial reinforcement. Police Department 32 Minimum recommended lighting level in all parking lots is .5 foot- candle maintained, measured at the parking surface, with a maximum to minimum ratio no greater than 15:1. Police Department 33 “No Trespassing 602(k) P.C.” posted at the entrances of parking lots/structures and located in other appropriate places. Signs must be at least 2’ x 1’ in overall size, with white background and black 2” lettering. Police Department 34 All entrances to parking areas shall be posted with appropriate signs per 22658(a) C.V.C., to assist in removal of vehicles at the property owners/managers request. Police Department 35 All fire services 2-inch and smaller shall be metered with a UL listed meter, Hersey Residential Fire Meter with Translator Register, no equals. Public Utilities Water Engineering 36 That the developer/owner shall provide the Planning Department with detailed plans for a decorative vehicular gate in accordance with City Standard Detail No. 475 to secure the parking/vacuum area at close of business to prevent unauthorized parking and overnight camping. Planning Division 37 That the developer/owner shall work with Planning staff on determining a final color scheme for the exterior façade of the automotive washing tunnel. Planning Division 38 Parking lot striping shall be provided, per City Standard Detail No. 470. Disabled parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the Americans Department with Disabilities Act and City Standard Detail No. 436-G. Planning Division 39 Adequate lighting of parking lots, passageways, recesses, and grounds contiguous to buildings shall be provided with lighting of sufficient wattage to provide adequate illumination to make clearly visible the presence of any person on or about the premises during the hours of darkness and provide a safe, secure environment for all person, property, and vehicles on-site. All exterior doors shall have their own light source, which shall adequately illuminate door areas at all hours to Planning Division - 12 - PC2016-*** NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT make clearly visible the presence of any person on or about the premises and provide adequate illumination for persons exiting the building. Addresses shall be well lighted during hours of darkness. Minimum recommended lighting level in all parking lots is .5 foot-candle maintained, measured at the parking surface, with a maximum to minimum ratio no greater than 15:1. 40 Landscaping shall be provided around the above ground large meter or fire service to shield from view of street. Planning Division 41 All plumbing or other similar pipes and fixtures located on the exterior of the building shall be fully screened by architectural devices and/or appropriate building materials. Said information shall be specifically shown on the plans submitted for building permits. Planning Division 42 Landscaping shall be provided around the trash enclosure and HVAC equipment enclosure. Planning Division ON-GOING DURING PROJECT OPERATIONS 43 The fabric canopies of the proposed canopy structures shall be perpetually maintained and replaced as needed to ensure that the carwash facility maintains a high quality appearance. Planning Division 44 Should the vehicle queue reach Ball Road, staff members shall be positioned at the end of the on-site queue area near the Ball Road entrance to direct traffic and prevent the queue from spilling onto Ball Road. This measure shall be implemented for a short timeframe, as needed, until the queue dissipates. Public Works Traffic Engineering 45 All exterior doors shall have their own light source, which shall adequately illuminate door areas at all hours to make clearly visible the presence of any person on or about the premises and provide adequate illumination for persons exiting the building. Police Department 46 Adequate lighting of parking lots, passageways, recesses, and grounds contiguous to buildings shall be provided with lighting of sufficient wattage to provide adequate illumination to make clearly visible the presence of any person on or about the premises during the hours of darkness and provide a safe, secure environment for all person, property, and vehicles on-site. Police Department 47 Monument signs and addresses shall be well lighted during hours of darkness. Police Department 48 Address numbers shall be positioned so as to be readily readable from the street. Number should be illuminated during hours of darkness. Police Department - 13 - PC2016-*** NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT 49 The parking/vacuuming area shall be secured at close of business to prevent unauthorized parking and overnight camping. Police Department 50 Any graffiti painted or marked upon the premises or on any adjacent area under the control of the property owner shall be removed or painted over within 24 hours of being applied. Code Enforcement 51 The applicant shall be responsible for maintaining the premises in an orderly fashion through the provision of regular maintenance and removal of trash or debris. Planning Division/Code Enforcement 52 All automotive washing employees shall be required to park on the subject property. Planning Division 53 The use of the vacuum equipped stalls shall not be limited to customers vacuuming their cars. Planning Division 54 No required parking area shall be fenced or otherwise enclosed for outdoor storage. Planning Division 55 The car wash facility shall be operated in accordance with the Letter of Operation submitted as part of this application. Any changes to the business operation as described in the Letter of Operation shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Director to determine substantial conformance with the Letter of Operation and to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses. The facility shall operate from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. seven days a week. All wash equipment and vacuums will be shut off at the end of the day 9:00 p.m. The hours of operation may be modified subject to prior review and approval by Planning staff. Planning Division GENERAL 56 Any future modification to the approved site plans for access from Beach Boulevard shall be reviewed and approved by Caltrans, the Director of Planning and Building, and the Director of Public Works to determine substantial conformance with the approved site plans and to ensure compatibility with the surrounding uses and traffic patterns. Planning Division Public Works Traffic Engineering 57 The Applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and its officials, officers, employees and agents (collectively referred to individually and collectively as “Indemnitees”) from any and all claims, actions or proceedings brought against Indemnitees to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the decision of the Indemnitees concerning this permit or any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done, or made prior to the decision, or to determine the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached thereto. The Applicant’s indemnification is intended to include, but not be limited to, damages, Planning and Building Department, Planning Services Division - 14 - PC2016-*** NO. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL RESPONSIBLE DEPARTMENT fees and/or costs awarded against or incurred by Indemnitees and costs of suit, claim or litigation, including without limitation attorneys’ fees and other costs, liabilities and expenses incurred by Indemnitees in connection with such proceeding. 58 The applicant is responsible for paying all charges related to the processing of this discretionary case application within 30 days of the issuance of the final invoice or prior to the issuance of building permits for this project, whichever occurs first. Failure to pay all charges shall result in delays in the issuance of required permits or may result in the revocation of the approval of this application. Planning and Building Department, Planning Services Division 59 The business premises shall be developed substantially in accordance with plans and specifications submitted to the City of Anaheim by the petitioner, which plans are on file with the Planning Department, and as conditioned herein. Planning and Building Department, Planning Services Division Anaheim Express Car Wash Operations June 30th, 2016 ATTACHMENT NO. 2 OVERVIEW THE CAR WASH INDUSTRY IS IN A STATE OF TRANSFORMATION. THE TYPICAL FULL-SERVICE CAR WASHES USUALLY INVOLVE LONG WAIT TIMES AND HIGH OPERATIONAL COSTS INCLUDING NUMEROUS EMPLOYEES. THE NEW EXPRESS CAR WASH MODEL PROVIDES A SPEED AND VALUE PROPOSITION FOR THE CUSTOMER. UTILIZING THIS APPROACH, A CLEAN, SHINY CAR CAN BE PRODUCED IN 2 MINUTES OR LESS. THE EXPRESS CAR WASH UTILIZES TECHNOLOGICALLY IMPROVED CAR WASH EQUIPMENT TO QUICKLY PRODUCE A CLEAN CAR IN AN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY LOCALE WITH MINIMAL EMPLOYEES. ANAHEIM EXPRESS CAR WASH WILL OPERATE A PROFESSIONAL AND MODERN EXPRESS CAR WASH AT BEACH BOULEVARD AND BALL ROAD IN ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA. THE CAR WASH WILL WRAP AROUND A CHEVRON STATION THAT IS AT THE CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION. THE BUSINESS WILL OPERATE IN A TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED, HIGH SPEED AND AUTOMATED CAR WASH TUNNEL. IT WILL UTILIZE THE MOST ADVANCED CAR WASH EQUPMENT IN THE INDUSTRY. THE STATE-OF-THE- ART FACILITY WILL HAVE 3 PAY STATIONS, 26 SELF-VACUUM SPACES AND WILL COMPLETE WASHES IN 2 MINUTES OR LESS.THE CUSTOMERS WILL REMAIN IN THEIR VEHICLES THROUGHOUT THE PAYMENT AND CAR WASH PROCESS AND WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO UTILIZE FREE VACUUMS EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR WASH. CAR WASHES WILL BE SOLD TO THE CUSTOMERS DIRECTLY AT THE POINT OF SALE AUTOMATED PAY STATIONS. THE PAY STATIONS ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO CHOOSE THE SERVICES THAT THEY WANT. THE MENU WILL OFFER A VARIETY OF WASH PACKAGES WITH PRICES RANGING FROM $6 TO $15. THESE AUTOMATED KIOSKS WILL PROVIDE FAST AND EFFICIENT POINT OF SALE SERVICE RESULTING IN A SEAMLESS TRANSACTION. A LARGE 140 ft WASH TUNNEL WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGICAL EQUIPMENT WILL PROVIDE A CLEAN, DRY AND SHINY CAR IN 2 MINUTES OR LESS. THE FREE VACUUM SERVICE WILL BE AVAILABLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. VENDING MACHINES WILL BE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE CAR DETAILING SUPPLIES AND BEVERAGES. THE CAR WASH WILL HAVE 3 TO 5 EMPLOYEES ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS (7:00 AM TO 9:00 PM). The number of employees working at any time is dependent on how busy the car wash is. More employees will be working during the hours that the car wash is expected to be operating at or near full capacity. Full-time employees will work 2 shifts, either from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm or from 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Part-time employees will be utilized to fill in during the busier periods. The employees will park in the vacuum spaces. Based off industry standards, it is expected that 60% of the customers will utilize the free vacuums for a period of approximately 10 minutes per car. Thus, on average each hour during a busy period, 72 cars will utilize the vacuums for 10 minutes each. This represents vacuum utilization of approximately 50% and consequently, provides more than adequate parking for the employees. FROM AN ENVIRONMENTAL PERSPECTIVE, THE CAR WASH EXPECTS TO RECYCLE AT LEAST 80% OF THE WATER UTILIZED DURING THE WASH PROCESS. THE OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF ANAHEIM EXPRESS CAR WASH WILL BE TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF CLEAN CARS AND CUSTOMER SERVICE IN A WARM AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE IN A TIMELY MANNER. The equipment package that will be utilized will be Motor City equipment, we expect that 120 cars will be able to be washed in a hour at an average conveyor speed. It is expected that each wash will take 2 minutes or less. The important factor in why we are building a 140 foot tunnel is that as many as 6 cars can be in the tunnel at once being washed. Thus, even though each car may take 2 minutes to complete a single car wash, there can be numerous cars in the tunnel at once at various stages of the wash process. Thus, in all possible scenarios we believe that the queue space is more than adequate. Even if the maximum peak hour trips increases, we believe that we can comfortably wash 120 cars per hour and thus, even then only possibly utilize only a small portion of the available queue space. In addition, we have viewed numerous car washes and have not seen any with more than 20 queue spaces CAR WASH TRIPS THE CONCLUSIONS REACHED IN THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS ARE THE RESULT OF ANALYSIS BY NOT ONLY THE ANAHEIM EXPRESS CAR WASH PERSONNEL BUT ALSO INCLUDE SIGNIFICANT INPUT FROM 2 CAR WASH INDUSTRY-WIDE EXPERTS THAT HAVE PROVIDED EXPERTISE AND WORKED WITH NUMEROUS EXPRESS CAR WASHES IN CALIFORNIA AND ARIZONA. AFTER EXPERIENCING VARIOUS GROWTH STAGES OF THE BUSINESS WITHIN THE FIRST COUPLE OF YEARS, IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE CAR WASH VOLUME WILL STABILIZE AT APPROXIMATELY 20,000 CARS PER MONTH. THE NUMBER OF CARS WASHED IN A PERIOD IS PRIMARILY INFLUENCED BY THE TRAFFIC COUNT OF THE ROADS ON WHICH THE CAR WASH IS LOCATED, THE DENSITY OF THE POPULATION, THE PROXIMITY OF ANY COMPETITION AND THE WEATHER PATTERNS. IN ADDITION, IT WAS NOTED THAT TYPICALLY THE BUSIEST DAYS WERE SATURDAY, FRIDAY AND SUNDAY AND THAT THE PEAK HOURS FOR ALL DAYS WERE FROM 10:00 AM TO 2:00 PM. THERE ALSO MIGHT BE A SLIGHT PEAK FROM 6:00 PM TO 7:00 PM. TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ALL THE AFOREMENTIONED FACTORS, THE BUSINESS ANTICIPATES THAT THE MAXIMUM PEAK HOUR TRIPS WOULD APPROXIMATE 90 TRIPS PER HOUR. THOUGH THE NUMBER OF TRIPS TO THE LOCATION DURING A DAY OR MONTH IS SIGNIFICANT, IT IS NOT ANTICIPATED THAT THESE TRIPS WILL INCREASE THE OVERALL TRAFFIC ON BEACH BOULEVARD AND BALL ROAD. THE TRAFFIC TO THE TYPICAL CAR WASH IS USUALLY NOT DESTINATION BASED BUT RATHER IS USUALLY MORE OF AN IMPULSE DECISION. THUS, THE CAR WASH WILL DIVERT TRAFFIC OFF OF BEACH AND BALL RATHER THAN ADD TO THE OVERALL TRAFFIC COUNTS OF THESE STREETS. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT THE MAJORITY OF PROSPECTIVE CUSTOMERS WILL NOTICE THE CAR WASH WHILE RUNNING OTHER ERRANDS AND MAKE AN IMPULSE DECISION TO QUICKLY GET THEIR CAR CLEANED. CONSEQUENTLY, THE CAR WASH IS NOT EXPECTED TO INCREASE THE OVERALL TRAFFIC. GOALS 1) TO OWN AND OPERATE AN EXTREMELY EFFICIENT EXPRESS CAR WASH PROVIDING A VALUABLE SERVICE FOR CUSTOMERS AND RESULTING IN A PROFITABLE BUSINESS VENTURE. 2) TO WASH OVER 22,000 CARS PER MONTH BY THE END OF THE FIRST YEAR. 3) ACHIEVE AN AVERAGE TICKET PRICE OF AT LEAST $8.00 PER CAR. 4) ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A COST STRUCTURE THAT IS REASONABLE FOR THIS BUSINESS MODEL. 5) CREATE A BUSINESS MODEL THAT IS ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY SUCH THAT MOST OF THE WATER IS RECYCLED. 6) REFINE THE OPERATIONAL PRACTICES SO THAT THE BUSINESS MAY FUNCTION AS A STANDARDIZED, REPEATABLE AND EFFICIENT PROCESS. KEYS TO SUCCESS 1) LOCATION - ANAHEIM EXPRESS CAR WASH WILL BE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF BEACH BOULEVARD AND BALL ROAD IN ANAHEIM CALIFORNIA. BEACH BOULEVARD IS AN EXTREMELY BUSY STREET AND THE TRAFFIC COUNT FOR THIS INTERSECTION IS APPROXIMATELY 74,000 CARS PER DAY. THE CAR WASH WRAPS AROUND A CHEVRON STATION THAT IS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF THE INTERSECTION. THE BUSINESSES OF THE CAR WASH AND GAS STATION WILL COMPLEMENT EACH OTHER AND RESULT IN ADDED REVENUES FOR BOTH BUSINESSES. IN ADDITION, THE AREA IS VERY DENSELY POPULATED. 2) COMPETITION – NO OTHER COMPARABLE EXPRESS CAR WASH IS LOCATED WITHIN A THREE MILE RADIUS, RESULTING IN A UNIQUE VALUE PROPOSITION FOR THIS CAR WASH. 3) CAR WASH EXPERIENCE – THE CAR WASH ENVIROMENT WILL BE AN INVITING, CLEAN AND FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE. THE TUNNEL AND THE RELATED EQUIPMENT WILL BE STATE OF THE ART, RESULTING IN A QUICK, CLEAN CAR WASH. AUTOMATED KIOSKS WILL PROVIDE FAST AND EFFICIENT POINT 0F SALE SERVICE RESULTING IN A SEAMLESS PROCESS. 4) MANAGEMENT – THE MANAGEMENT TEAM HAS SIGNIFICANT EXPERIENCE IN BUSINESS START- UPS, COST CONTROL, OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND LONG-RANGE GROWTH STRATEGIES. THEY HAVE ALSO PARTNERED WITH JIM RAFFERTY, THE OWNER AND HEAD CONSULTANT FOR THE CAR WASH MARKETING GROUP. JIM HAS OVER 18 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE CAR WASH INDUSTRY AND HAS OPENED NUMEROUS EXPRESS CAR WASHES IN BOTH ARIZONA AND CALIFORNIA. MR. RAFFERTY WILL PLAY A SIGNIFICANT ROLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS CAR WASH. LOCATION AND FACILITIES 1) LOCATION - THE CAR WASH IS LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF BEACH BOULEVARD AND BALL ROAD IN ANAHEIM CALIFONIA. AT THE CORNER OF THIS VERY BUSY INTERSECTION IS A CHEVRON STATION AROUND WHICH THE CAR WASH IS LOCATED. THESE TWO BUSINESSES COMPLEMENT ONE ANOTHER AND WILL ENHANCE THE REVENUES OF THE OTHER BUSINESS. 2) CAR WASH TUNNEL – THE CARS WILL BE WASHED IN A NEW, FULLY AUTOMATED 140 FOOT TUNNEL WHICH WILL INCLUDE STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT, RESULTING IN A QUICK, QUALITY WASH FOR CUSTOMERS. CARS WILL BE ABLE TO BE LOADED ONTO THE CONVEYOR EVERY 20 SECONDS AND THE CAR WASH SHOULD TAKE NO MORE THAN 2 MINUTES. 3) VACUUMS AND PAY STATIONS – THE STATE OF THE ART FACILITY WILL INCLUDE THREE AUTOMATED PAY STATIONS AND 26 SELF-SERVICE VACUUM STATIONS. THE VACUUM SYSTEM IS DESIGNED TO MAINTAIN CONSISTENT SUCTION STRENGTH REGARDLESS OF HOW MANY VACUUM STALLS ARE BEING USED. 4) VENDING MACHINES – VENDING MACHINES WILL ALLOW CUSTOMERS TO PURCHASE VARIOUS SELF-DETAILING PRODUCTS AND BEVERAGES, THUS PROVIDING ADDED REVENUES FOR THE BUSINESS. PROJECT BUDGET - THE OVERALL BUDGET FOR THE PROJECT IS $7.3M. THIS PRICE INCLUDES THE ACQUISITION OF THE LAND, DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW TUNNEL, STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT AND VACUUMS WITH CANOPIES. - THE DAILY TRAFFIC COUNT FOR THIS LOCATION IS APPROXIMATELY 74,000 CARS WHICH REPRESENTS A VERY SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC FLOW. - THE CAPTURE RATE FOR THE FIRST YEAR IS ASSUMED TO BE 1%. CAPTURE RATES USUALLY RANGE FROM .75% TO 1.5%. - THERE IS NO SIGNIFCANT COMPETITOR WITHIN A THREE MILE RADIUS. - THE AVERAGE REVENUE IS EXPECTED TO BE IN EXCESS OF $8 PER CAR. CAR WASHES WILL BE OFFERED AT $6.00 $10.00 AND $15.00. IT IS ANTICPATED THAT SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN HALF OF THE CAR WASHES WILL BE AT THE $6.00 LEVEL. IN ADDITION, VARIOUS TYPES OF MONTHLY PASSES WILL BE OFFERED AT ALL PRICE LEVELS. - THE OVERALL PROJECTED RESULTS ARE BASED ON CONSERVATIVE ASSUMPTIONS WHICH APPEAR TO BE VERY REASONABLE CONSIDERING THE DEMPGRAPHICS OF THE AREA, THE PROPOSED BUSINESS MODEL AND OTHER CAR WASHES IN SIMILAR AREAS. SUMMARY ANAHEIM EXPRESS CAR WASH WILL PROVIDE A MUCH NEEDED SERVICE IN AN IDEAL GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. THIS EXPRESS CAR WASH MODEL WILL GIVE THE CUSTOMER A QUICK CAR WASH AND A CLEAN CAR AT A REASONABLE PRICE. UTILIZING STATE OF THE ART EQUIPMENT, THE CUSTOMER WILL BE ABLE TO BE IN AND OUT OF THE CAR WASH IN A FEW MIINUTES. IN ADDITION, THE CUSTOMER HAS THE OPTION TO VACUUM HIS CAR EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER THE CAR WASH. THE POSITIVE ASPECTS OF THIS LOCATION INCLUDE SIGNIFICANT TRAFFIC COUNTS, A DENSELY POPULATED AREA, LIMITED COMPETITION AND A NEIGHBORING GAS STATION WHICH SHOULD COMPLEMENT THE BUSINESS OF THE CAR WASH. FINALLY, THIS BUSINESS WILL ALSO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE ENVIRONMENT BY RECYCLING MORE THAN 80% OF THE WATER UTILIZED. Justification for Waiver/Variance City of Anaheim Automated Car Wash Parking Lot 924 S. Beach Blvd. 1. The Anaheim Municipal Code, has established that the proposed use, an automated car wash, in this particular zone classification, is permitted subject to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. No specific parking requirement is listed for this particular use, therefore a waiver of AMC 18.74.060 is requested. 2. The proposed use, contains a combination parking lot and vacuum service area, which will not adversely impact the neighbors due to its passive nature. 3. There are a number of similar land uses, in Anaheim, in similar zones that have proven the use is compatible with the surrounding area and that the vacuum area adequately serves as parking for all the car wash customers. 4. The size and shape of the property is ideally suited for this land use. The property is sufficient in size to accommodate any anticipated growth in business. 5. The shape of the property provides for easy ingress/egress. 6. The building and operation of the car wash will not adversely impact the health or safety of the citizens of Anaheim. 7. The daily traffic, as well as the peak hour traffic, for this land use will be well within the guidelines for the utilization of the adjoining streets. Compared to other permitted uses in the zone, this land use will generate less traffic on a daily and peak hour basis. 8. Approval of the requested Conditional Use Permit, with attendant conditions, will not be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the citizens of Anaheim. This is a land use that will assist the businesses and citizens. Prepared by Phillip R. Schwartze Agent for the landowner and applicant. Justification for Conditional Use Permit 924 South Beach Blvd. Automated Car Wash 1. The Anaheim Municipal Code (AMC) provides for car wash and ancillary facilities in a Commercial Area subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The property is zoned and General Planned for Commercial Uses. 2. The existing building on the site, an old motel, is functionally obsolete. An automated car wash is ideally suited for this site. There is easy access from Ball Road and Beach Blvd. The proposed location is adjacent to non-residential uses. The proposed hours of operation will primarily be weekend and weekdays and early evenings. 3. The proposed building site has more than sufficient parking to accommodate the limited number of workers as well as automobile stacking lanes for patrons in line to utilize the facility. 4. The patrons have more than sufficient on-site parking for their detailing needs while also accommodating the employee/ staff parking for the automated car wash. Traffic generated will normally be in the “non-peak” hours. No large trucks will access the site, hours of operation will be mostly opposite the neighboring uses and no noise, dust, vibration or lighting will impact the neighbors. 5. Re-use of this building location will provide a good neighboring relationship to the existing surrounding uses while eliminating an existing use that has caused Police problems. The granting of the Conditional Use Permit will provide a needed facility in an ideal location with no impacts to the neighbors or businesses. Prepared by Phillip R. Schwartze – Agent for owner BEACH BLVD. 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McElroy Anaheim Express Wash LLC 1840 Park Newport, Unit 308 Newport Beach, CA 92660 robertmmcelroy@gmail.com PROJECT ADDRESS: 924 – 926 South Beach Boulevard and 2961 West Ball Road APN(s): 126-261-04 PROJECT LOCATION: SURROUNDING LAND USES AND SETTING: This 1.06-acre property is developed with a 2,200 square-foot retail building, an 800 square-foot four-car garage, and a 12,256 square-foot motel with 28 units and is located in the “C-G” General Commercial. The General Plan designates the property for ATTACHMENT NO. 12 Neighborhood Commercial land uses. Surrounding land uses include motels to the north and commercial centers to the west, south, and east. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The project entails the demolition of the existing motel, garage and retail building and the construction of a new 4,992 square-foot self-service express automotive washing facility. A combination of mid-century modern and contemporary architectural design is proposed for the new building, which includes slanted rooflines, glass elements and a combination of plaster and aluminum façades. Three interior queuing aisles will provide space for up to 21 vehicles with a separate pay station for each aisle. A total of 26 self-serve vacuum stations are also proposed. The proposed canopy structure would accommodate the vacuum equipment, provide shade and be constructed of a metal structure with a fabric canopy. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Neighborhood Center ZONING: “C-G” General Commercial INFORMATION DEMONSTRATING THAT THE PROJECT SATISFIES THE CONDITIONS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 15332 OF TITLE 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS: 1. Is the project consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations? The proposed automotive washing facility is consistent with the goals and objectives of the General Plan by significantly improving the overall appearance of the property and address a number of community concerns that have been raised by residents in the adjacent residential neighborhoods regarding property maintenance, trash, loitering and security issues that spill into the surrounding neighborhood. Staff anticipates that the proposed project will have a positive impact on the quality of life in the adjacent neighborhood. 2. Is the proposed development located within the City limits on a project site of no more than five acres substantially surrounded by urban uses? The 1.06-acre property is located in the City of Anaheim and is currently developed with a motel and a commercial retail building. Surrounding land uses include motels to the north and commercial centers to the west, south, and east. 3. Does the project site have value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species? The project site is currently developed with commercial uses and has no habitat value for endangered, rare or threatened species. 4. Would approval of the project result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air quality, or water quality? a. Traffic: Construction - There would be a temporary minor increase in traffic due to construction vehicles during the construction phase. However, this impact would be temporary. No significant impacts would occur. Operation - The proposed project consists of the establishment of a new automotive washing facility on an existing commercial site. The City of Anaheim Traffic Study Guidelines state that a traffic study is required when a project is expected to generate 100 or more new vehicle trips in the morning or evening peak hour. Based on a letter of operation prepared by the applicants, the new automotive washing facility is estimated to generate a maximum of 90 new peak hour trips. As such, a traffic study was not required. Neither roadway segments nor immediately surrounding intersections are anticipated to be significantly impacted as a result of the additional trips from the Proposed Project. b. Noise: Construction - The Project is anticipated to generate temporary noise during construction activities. Equipment used during construction could create noise impacts through the duration of the construction process. However, these impacts are temporary and would cease upon completion of construction. Chapter 6.70 of the City’s noise ordinance exempts construction noise between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Adherence to the City Noise Ordinance would result in no significant impacts. Operation - The Project is an automotive washing facility that has the potential to generate noise impacts that exceed the City’s Noise Ordinance thresholds, resulting from the use of the tunnel vacuum and drying equipment. The applicant has submitted a noise and vibration study that determined the tunnel vacuum and drying equipment will meet the City’s noise ordinance with construction of a noise barrier consisting of an eight-foot high concrete block wall with seven feet of transparent plexiglass material along the northwesterly property line. As such, no significant impacts would occur. c. Air Quality: The Project site is located within SoCAB which is characterized by relatively poor air quality and is a Federal- and State-designated nonattainment area for O3, PM10 and PM2.5 (US EPA 2012). SCAQMD has established significance thresholds for both construction and operational activities relative to these criteria pollutants. Based on the following analysis, implementation of the Project would result in less than significant impacts relative to the daily significance thresholds for criteria air pollutant construction emissions established by the SCAQMD. Construction – The construction will consist of a new 4,992 square-foot self-service express automotive washing facility with a total of 26 self-serve vacuum stations. General construction activities, can contribute to air pollutants. All construction activities would comply with SCAQMD Rule 403 (SCAQMD 2005) regarding the control of fugitive dust emissions, and existing City dust suppression practices that minimize dust and other emissions. Such controls include frequent watering of the site, the covering and/or wetting of trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil or other loose materials off-site, street sweeping, as needed, to remove dirt dropped by construction vehicles or mud that would otherwise be carried off by trucks departing the site, suspending grading and excavation activities in high winds (25 miles per hour [mph] or more) as well as implementation of a traffic control plan to minimize traffic flow interference from construction activities, etc., that would be incorporated into the construction plans. Construction is anticipated to last four months and completed in three phases: demolition, grading, and building construction (which consists of building construction, paving, and architectural coating). Pollutant emissions resulting from Project construction activities were calculated using the CalEEMod model. Construction emissions are based on conservative assumptions, which imply a default equipment mix and a worst-case construction schedule. As shown in Table 1, entitled “Project-Related Construction and Operational Emissions,” the incremental increase in emissions from Project construction activities fall well below SCAQMD significance thresholds for regional emissions. Operation - The Project’s incremental increase in regional emissions resulting from operation of the Project would not exceed any SCAQMD thresholds. Mobile source emission calculations utilize the vehicle miles traveled (VMT) rate calculated by CalEEMod, based on the specific proposed land use and intensity. The daily VMT rate is based on the number of daily trips for each land use and applied to a commute percentage and an average trip length, both of which are land use specific values derived from CalEEMod. These values account for variations in trip frequency and length associated with commuting to and from the Project. Emission factors specific to the buildout year are projected based on SoCAB-specific fleet turnover rates and the impact of future emission standards and fuel efficiency standards. The increase in the consumption of fossil fuels to provide power, heat, and ventilation was considered in the calculations as stationary point source emissions. Future fuel consumption rates are estimated based on land use specific energy consumption rates. The emission factors used in this analysis represent a State-wide average of known power producing facilities, utilizing various technologies and emission control strategies, and do not take into account any unique emissions profile. At this time, these emission factors are considered conservative and representative. Area source emissions were calculated by CalEEMod and include emissions from natural gas and landscape fuel combustion, consumer products, and architectural coatings (future maintenance). As shown in Table 1, the operational emissions pollutant concentrations resulting from Project operation would not exceed SCAQMD thresholds. Therefore, air quality impacts would be less than significant. Table 1 Project-Related Construction and Operational Emissions Mass Daily Thresholds (pounds per day) VOC NOx CO SO2 PM10 PM2.5 Construction Emissions SCAQMD Threshold 75 100 550 150 150 55 2016 Project Emissions 2 4.15 2.9 43.8 0.36 0.27 Exceed Threshold? NO NO NO NO NO NO Operational Emissions SCAQMD Threshold 55 55 550 150 150 55 Project Emissions 1.24 1.24 6.04 12.38 0.88 0.25 Exceed Threshold? NO NO NO NO NO NO Source of emissions: CalEEMod 2013.2.2 Source of thresholds: SCAQMD Regional emissions refer to the ambient conditions surrounding the site. Therefore, pollutant emissions associated with construction of the Project would be less than significant. Operational related impacts are typically associated with emissions produced from Project-generated vehicle trips. Based on the Project’s anticipated compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403 and the scale of development, it is anticipated that no significant impacts would occur to existing air quality standards. d. Water Quality: Grading and construction associated with site work on the project site would result in temporary disturbance of surface soils, which could potentially result in erosion and sedimentation on site, which are major visible water quality impacts attributable to construction activities. Any stockpiles of excavated areas would be susceptible to high rates of erosion from wind and rain and, if not manage properly, could result in increased sedimentation in local drainage ways. The Project must comply with the requirements of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) MS4 Permit. The NPDES MS4 Permit Program, which is administered in the project area by the City of Anaheim and County of Orange, issued by the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board (SARWQCB), helps control water pollution by regulating point sources that discharge pollutants into receiving waters. Project operation must also comply with the NPDES General Construction Permit. The contractor would be required to comply with Chapter 10.09 of the Anaheim Municipal Code, which prohibits the active or passive discharge or disposal of soil or construction debris into the storm drain. Additionally, the Project would be required to obtain coverage under the General Permit for Discharges of Storm Water Associated with Construction Activity (Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ). Construction activities subject to the Construction General Permit includes clearing, grading, and disturbances to ground such as stockpiling or excavation. The Construction General Permit requires implementation of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). The SWPPP would generally contain a site map showing the construction perimeter, existing and proposed buildings, storm water collection and discharge points, general pre- and post-construction topography, drainage patterns across the site, and adjacent roadways. The SWPPP must also include project construction features designed to protect against stormwater runoff, known as Best Management Practices (BMPs). Additionally, the SWPPP must contain a visual monitoring program; a chemical monitoring program for “non-visible” pollutants, should the BMPs fail; and a sediment monitoring plan, should the site discharge directly into a water body listed on the 303(d) list for sediment. Section A of the Construction General Permit describes the elements that must be contained in the SWPPP. Incorporation of these policies and ordinances and the requirements contained within would reduce project impacts to less than significant. 5. Can the project site be adequately served by all required utilities and public services? a. Fire Protection, b. Police Protection: The construction of the automotive washing facility would not generate additional demand on police or fire services. Building plans submitted for new development on the project site would be required to comply with fire safety requirements. Additionally, development of the project site would not result in the need for new or physically altered police or fire protection facilities. Impacts to police and fire services would be less than significant. c. Schools, d. Parks, e. Other Public Facilities: The Proposed Project would include the construction of a new automotive washing facility. The commercial use will not have an impact on school services, park services or other public facilities, including the Anaheim Public Library system. f. Wastewater/Sewer: The Project would be served by the Anaheim Public Works Department for wastewater (Sanitary Sewer) collection service. The Project is located within a developed area and there is an existing Public wastewater (Sanitary Sewer) main adjacent to the Project site. The project would be required to connect to this existing wastewater (Sanitary Sewer) line. The existing wastewater facilities are not identified as deficient in the “Existing” condition in the latest Combined Central Anaheim Area Master Plan of Sanitary Sewers. Due to the small size of the project, there is no reasonable possibility that this project will result in that deficiency being triggered, and no significant impacts on existing wastewater infrastructure would occur. Existing facilities would be adequate to serve the wastewater collection requirements of the Project. Impacts to wastewater treatment facilities (OCSD) would be less than significant. g. Storm Water Drainage: On-site grading and drainage improvements proposed in conjunction with the proposed site work would be required to meet the City’s and Orange County Flood Control District’s flood control criteria including design discharges, design/construction standards and maintenance features. All new development projects in the City are also required to include specific design Best Management Practices to ensure that no stormwater runoff generated on site would be allowed to leave the site without pre-treatment for urban pollutants. The Project would not alter any drainage pattern in a manner that would result in substantial erosion or siltation on or offsite. The Project would not involve an alteration of the course of a stream or river. Erosion and siltation impacts potentially resulting from the project would, for the most part, occur during the Project’s site preparation phase. Implementation of the NPDES permit requirements, as they apply to the site, would reduce potential erosion, siltation, and water quality impacts. Less than significant impacts would occur. h. Water Supplies: The City of Anaheim receives water from two main sources: the Orange County Groundwater Basin, which is managed by the Orange County Water District (OCWD), and imported water from the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD). Groundwater is pumped from 18 active wells located within the City, and imported water is delivered to the City through seven treated water connections and one untreated connection. According to the City of Anaheim 2010 Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP), local groundwater has been the least expensive and most reliable source of water supply for the City. The City depends heavily on the groundwater from the Orange County Groundwater Basin each year. The Project includes the construction of a new automotive washing facility in an existing commercial property. Due to the similar size of the project, the supply of local water needed to support the use is not substantial. Therefore, the production rates of local wells would not be significantly impacted. The Project would also result in similar amounts of impervious surfaces than what currently exist on the site. Therefore, the development would not result in a significant deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table. Less than significant impacts to groundwater supplies would occur. i. Solid Waste Disposal: Assembly Bill 939 requires local jurisdictions to divert at least 50 percent of their solid waste into recycling. As of 2012, the City is diverting approximately 65 percent of its waste into recycling. Waste from the City is currently being diverted to the Olinda Alpha Landfill in the City of Brea and the Frank R. Bowerman Landfill in the City of Irvine. Combined, the two landfills accept approximately 23,500 tons of waste per day, or over seven million tons annually. The project’s contribution of solid waste would be minimal and would not significantly impact landfill operations. No significant impacts would occur. j. Electricity: k. Natural Gas: l. Telephone Service: m. Television Service: The Project site is located in a built-out, urban setting. The site and the surrounding commercial properties are fully served by various utility service providers. There are no anticipated significant service or system upgrades needed to serve the proposed commercial use. Any increase in demand for these services would be considered to be less than significant. ** Authority: See Public Resources Code Section 21083 and Section 15332 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. DETERMINATION: I find that the answers given above are adequately supported by the information sources cited following each question and that the effects of the Project are typical of those generated within that class of projects (i.e., Class 32 – Infill Development Projects) characterized as in-fill development meeting the conditions of Section 15332 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations. The Project will not cause a significant effect on the environment and is, therefore, categorically exempt from the requirement for the preparation of environmental documents under the California Environmental Quality Act. 7/1/16 Signature of City of Anaheim Representative Date Gustavo N. Gonzalez, AICP, Senior Planner (714) 765-4671 Printed Name, Title Phone Number April 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASH ATTACHMENT NO. 13 April 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASH Submitted to: Anaheim Express Wash, LLC 924-926 Beach Boulevard Anaheim, California 92610 Prepared by: LSA Associates, Inc. 20 Executive Park, Suite 200 Irvine, California 92614 (949) 553-0666 Project No. AEW1601 ________________________________________________ Tung-chen Chung, PhD INCE Board Certified P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» i TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1  PROJECT DESCRIPTION .................................................................................................................... 1  METHODOLOGY RELATED TO THE NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT ....................................... 1  CHARACTERISTICS OF SOUND ....................................................................................................... 4  MEASUREMENT OF SOUND ............................................................................................................. 4  PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF NOISE ............................................................................................ 5  SETTING ............................................................................................................................................... 6  PROJECT IMPACTS ........................................................................................................................... 12  MITIGATION MEASURES ................................................................................................................ 21  LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE AFTER MITIGATION ........................................................................ 21  REFERENCES ..................................................................................................................................... 22  FIGURES Figure 1: Project Location Map .............................................................................................................. 2  Figure 2: Site Plan .................................................................................................................................. 3  TABLES Table A: Definitions of Acoustical Terms ............................................................................................. 7  Table B: Common Sound Levels and Their Noise Sources ................................................................... 7  Table C: Land Use Compatibility for Exterior Community Noise ......................................................... 8  Table D: Human Response to Different Levels of Ground-Borne Noise and Vibration ........................ 9  Table E: Ground-Borne Vibration and Noise Impact Criteria.............................................................. 11  Table F: Construction Vibration Damage Criteria ............................................................................... 12  Table G: Guideline Vibration Damage Potential Threshold Criteria ................................................... 12  Table H: RCNM Default Noise Emission Reference Levels and Usage Factors ................................. 13  Table I: Vibration Source Amplitudes for Construction Equipment .................................................... 16  Table J: Summary of Construction Equipment and Activity Vibration ............................................... 17  Table K: Decibel Readings on Air One Profiler Dryers (dBA) ............................................................ 18  Table L: Decibel Readings on Proto-Vest Dryers with Silencer Package (dBA) ................................ 18  Table M: Decibel Readings on Ryko Car Washes (dBA) .................................................................... 19  APPENDIX A: MOTOR CITY WASH WORKS DRYER NOISE DECIBEL LEVEL READINGS P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» ii LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS μin/sec micro-inches per second μPa micro-Pascals Caltrans California Department of Transportation City City of Anaheim CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level dB Decibels dBA A-weighted decibels EPA United States Environmental Protection Agency FHWA Federal Highway Administration ft foot/feet FTA Federal Transit Administration HP Horsepower HVAC heating, ventilation, and air conditioning Hz Hertz in/sec L50 L90 inches per second median noise level noise level exceeded 90 percent of the time Ldn day-night average noise level Leq equivalent continuous sound level Lmax maximum instantaneous noise level LSA LSA Associates, Inc. LV velocity in decibels PPV project peak particle velocity proposed car wash facility RCNM Roadway Construction Noise Model RMS root-mean-square (velocity) STC Sound Transmission Class VdB vibration velocity decibels VMS variable message sign Vref reference velocity amplitude LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 1 INTRODUCTION This noise impact analysis has been prepared to evaluate the potential noise impacts and mitigation measures associated with the proposed car wash facility (project) on the north side of West Ball Road and on the east side of Beach Boulevard in the City of Anaheim (City), County of Orange, California. This report is intended to satisfy the City’s requirement for a project-specific noise impact analysis by examining the short-term and long-term impacts on adjacent uses and by evaluating the effectiveness of mitigation measures incorporated as part of the project designs. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project is located north of West Ball Road and east of Beach Boulevard. The project proposes a car wash facility that includes a car wash (wet) tunnel and a covered canopy for pay stations. Once the specified wash is selected and paid for, the automobile will be taken into the wash tunnel. The cycle includes a complete wash of the outside portions of the automobile. The automobile will then be taken on the same platform to the second cycle in the wash tunnel, where the car will go through a series of dryers. While their automobile is in the tunnel, the customer will be able to go through the car wash lobby and watch their car go through the drying process. The lobby also will offer restrooms and vending machines containing snacks and soft drinks. Once the drying process is complete, the customer will exit the lobby to retrieve their automobile and drive away. The tunnel includes a station to vacuum the interior of the automobile, a station to detail the interior, and a station for window cleaning. These stations are set up “assembly style” where each station will have a minimum of two car wash staff members providing each individual service. As the car wash gets busier, more staff members will be added to each station. The car wash proposes to be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. 7 days a week for the full-service car wash and 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for the automatic wash service. A security guard will be provided on site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The project site is surrounded by commercial uses. No residential uses are located to the south across West Ball Road. One motel (Travel Inn) is located to the north/northwest of the project site, approximately 70 feet (ft) from the nearest dryers inside the proposed wash tunnel. Figure 1 shows the project location. Figure 2 shows the project site plan. METHODOLOGY RELATED TO THE NOISE IMPACT ASSESSMENT The evaluation of noise impacts associated with the proposed project includes the following:  Determine the short-term construction noise impacts on off-site noise-sensitive land uses  Determine the short-term construction vibration impacts on off-site noise-sensitive uses  Determine the long-term stationary source noise impacts on off-site noise-sensitive uses  Determine the required mitigation measures to reduce short-term and long-term noise and vibration impacts, if necessary SOURCE Bing Maps: FEET 200010000 N FIGURE1 Project Location I:\AEW1601\G\Location.cdr (4/12/2016) Anaheim Express Wash PROJECT LOCATION B E A C H B L V D . B E A C H B L V D . FE E T 50 25 0N FIGURE2 Site Plan I: \ A E W 1 6 0 1 \ G \ S i t e P l a n . c d r ( 4 / 1 2 / 2 0 1 6 ) Anaheim E x p r e s s W a s h LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 4 This noise impact analysis utilizes the City’s noise standards, including the City’s Noise Element, Municipal Code, and Zoning Ordinance, as thresholds against which potential noise impacts are evaluated. CHARACTERISTICS OF SOUND Sound is increasing in the environment and can affect quality of life. Noise is usually defined as unwanted sound. Noise consists of any sound that may produce physiological or psychological damage and/or interfere with communication, work, rest, recreation, and sleep. To the human ear, sound has two significant characteristics: pitch and loudness. Pitch is generally an annoyance, while loudness can affect the ability to hear. Pitch is the number of complete vibrations, or cycles per second, of a wave, resulting in the tone’s range from high to low. Loudness is the strength of a sound and describes a noisy or quiet environment; it is measured by the amplitude of the sound wave. Loudness is determined by the intensity of the sound waves, combined with the reception characteristics of the human ear. Sound intensity refers to how hard the sound wave strikes an object, which in turn produces the sound’s effect. This characteristic of sound can be precisely measured with instruments. The analysis of a project defines the noise environment of the project area in terms of sound intensity and its effect on adjacent sensitive land uses. MEASUREMENT OF SOUND Sound intensity is measured through the A-weighted (dBA) scale to correct for the relative frequency response of the human ear. That is, an A-weighted noise level de-emphasizes low and very high frequencies of sound similar to the human ear’s de-emphasis of these frequencies. Unlike linear units, such as inches or pounds, decibels (dB) are measured on a logarithmic scale representing points on a sharply rising curve. For example, 10 dB are 10 times more intense than 1 dB, 20 dB are 100 times more intense, and 30 dB are 1,000 times more intense. Thirty decibels represent 1,000 times more acoustic energy than 1 dB. The decibel scale increases as the square of the change, representing the sound pressure energy. A sound as soft as human breathing is about 10 times greater than 0 dB. The decibel system of measuring sound gives a rough connection between the physical intensity of sound and its perceived loudness to the human ear. A 10-dB increase in sound level is perceived by the human ear as only a doubling of the loudness of the sound. Ambient sounds generally range from 30 dBA (very quiet) to 100 dBA (very loud). Sound levels are generated from a source, and their decibel level decreases as the distance from that source increases. Sound dissipates exponentially with distance from the noise source. For a single point source, sound levels decrease approximately 6 dB for each doubling of distance from the source. This drop-off rate is appropriate for noise generated by stationary equipment. If noise is produced by a line source, such as highway traffic or railroad operations, the sound decreases 3 dB for each doubling of distance in a hard site environment. Line source noise, when produced within a relatively flat environment with absorptive vegetation, decreases 4.5 dB for each doubling of distance. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 5 There are many ways to rate noise for various time periods, but an appropriate rating of ambient noise affecting humans also accounts for the annoyance effects of sound. Equivalent continuous sound level (Leq) is the total sound energy of time-varying noise over a sample period. However, the predominant rating scales for human communities in the State of California are the Leq and community noise equivalent level (CNEL) or the day-night average level (Ldn) based on dBA. CNEL is the time- varying noise over a 24-hour period, with a 5 dBA weighting factor applied to the hourly Leq for noises occurring from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (defined as relaxation hours) and 10 dBA weighting factor applied to noise occurring from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (defined as sleeping hours). Ldn is similar to the CNEL scale but without the adjustment for events occurring during the evening hours. CNEL and Ldn are within 1 dBA of each other and are normally exchangeable. The noise adjustments are added to the noise events occurring during the more sensitive hours. Other noise rating scales of importance when assessing the annoyance factor include the maximum noise level (Lmax), which is the highest exponential time-averaged sound level that occurs during a stated time period. The noise environments discussed in this analysis are specified in terms of maximum levels denoted by Lmax for short-term noise impacts. Lmax reflects peak operating conditions and addresses the annoyance aspects of intermittent noise. Another noise scale often used together with the Lmax in noise ordinances for enforcement purposes is noise standards in terms of percentile noise levels. For example, the L10 noise level represents the noise level exceeded 10 percent of the time during a stated period. The L50 noise level represents the median noise level. Half the time the noise level exceeds this level, and half the time it is less than this level. The L90 noise level represents the noise level exceeded 90 percent of the time and is considered the background noise level during a monitoring period. For a relatively constant noise source, the Leq and L50 are approximately the same. Noise impacts can be described in three categories. The first is audible impacts, referring to increases in noise levels noticeable to humans. Audible increases in noise levels generally refer to a change of 3 dB or greater, since this level has been found to be barely perceptible in exterior environments. The second category, potentially audible, refers to a change in the noise level between 1 and 3 dB. This range of noise levels has been found to be noticeable only in laboratory environments. The last category is changes in noise level of less than 1 dB, which are inaudible to the human ear. Only audible changes in existing ambient or background noise levels are considered potentially significant. PHYSIOLOGICAL EFFECTS OF NOISE Physical damage to human hearing begins at prolonged exposure to noise levels higher than 85 dBA. Exposure to high noise levels affects the entire system, with prolonged noise exposure in excess of 75 dBA increasing body tensions and thereby affecting blood pressure and functions of the heart and the nervous system. In comparison, extended periods of noise exposure above 90 dBA would result in permanent cell damage. When the noise level reaches 120 dBA, a tickling sensation occurs in the human ear even with short-term exposure. This level of noise is called the threshold of feeling. As the sound reaches 140 dBA, the tickling sensation is replaced by the feeling of pain in the ear. This is called the threshold of pain. A sound level of 160 to 165 dBA will result in dizziness and loss of equilibrium. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 6 The ambient or background noise problem is widespread and generally more concentrated in urban areas than in outlying, less developed areas. Table A lists definitions of acoustical terms; Table B shows common sound levels and their noise sources; and Table C shows land use compatibility for exterior community noise, as recommended by the California Department of Health, Office of Noise Control. SETTING Existing Sensitive Land Uses in the Project Area Sensitive receptors include residences, schools, hospitals, and similar uses that are sensitive to noise (e.g., hotels and motels). One motel is located to the north/northwest of the project site, with the nearest guest rooms approximately 70 ft from the dryers inside the proposed wash tunnel. These nearest noise-sensitive guest rooms would be potentially affected by the noise generated during construction and operation on site. Overview of the Existing Noise Environment The primary existing noise sources in the project area are transportation facilities. Traffic on West Ball Road, Beach Boulevard, and other local streets is the dominant source contributing to the ambient noise levels in the project vicinity. Noise from motor vehicles is generated by engine vibrations, the interaction between the tires and the road, and the exhaust system. Noise levels on and in the vicinity of the project site will change as a result of the proposed project. Potential noise impacts associated with the project include temporary construction noise and long-term operational noise (e.g., the dryers inside the proposed wash tunnel). Vibration Vibration refers to ground-borne noise and perceptible motion. Ground-borne vibration is almost exclusively a concern inside buildings and is rarely perceived as a problem outdoors where the motion may be discernible, but there is less adverse reaction without the effects associated with the shaking of a building. Vibration energy propagates from a source through intervening soil and rock layers to the foundations of nearby buildings. The vibration then propagates from the foundation throughout the remainder of the structure. Building vibration may be perceived by occupants as the motion of building surfaces, the rattling of items on shelves or hanging on walls, or a low-frequency rumbling noise. The rumbling noise is caused by the vibration of walls, floors, and ceilings that radiate sound waves. Annoyance from vibration often occurs when the vibration exceeds the threshold of perception by 10 dB or less. This is an order of magnitude below the damage threshold for normal buildings. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 7 Table A: Definitions of Acoustical Terms Term Definition Decibel, dB A unit of level that denotes the ratio between two quantities that are proportional to power; the number of decibels is 10 times the logarithm (to the base 10) of this ratio. Frequency, Hz Of a function periodic in time, the number of times that the quantity repeats itself in one second (i.e., number of cycles per second). A-Weighted Sound Level, dBA The sound level obtained by use of A-weighting. The A-weighting filter de-emphasizes the very low and very high frequency components of the sound in a manner similar to the frequency response of the human ear and correlates well with subjective reactions to noise. All sound levels in this report are A-weighted, unless reported otherwise. L02, L08, L50, L90 The fast A-weighted noise levels that are equaled or exceeded by a fluctuating sound level 2 percent, 8 percent, 50 percent, and 90 percent of a stated time period, respectively. Equivalent Continuous Noise Level, Leq The level of a steady sound that, in a stated time period and at a stated location, has the same A- weighted sound energy as the time-varying sound. Community Noise Equivalent Level, CNEL The 24-hour A-weighted average sound level from midnight to midnight, obtained after the addition of 5 decibels to sound levels occurring in the evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. and after the addition of 10 decibels to sound levels occurring in the night between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Day/Night Noise Level, Ldn The 24-hour A-weighted average sound level from midnight to midnight, obtained after the addition of 10 decibels to sound levels occurring in the night between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Lmax, Lmin The maximum and minimum A-weighted sound levels measured on a sound level meter, during a designated time interval, using fast time averaging. Ambient Noise Level The all-encompassing noise associated with a given environment at a specified time, usually a composite of sound from many sources at many directions, near and far; no particular sound is dominant. Intrusive The noise that intrudes over and above the existing ambient noise at a given location. The relative intrusiveness of a sound depends upon its amplitude, duration, frequency, and time of occurrence and tonal or informational content as well as the prevailing ambient noise level. Source: Handbook of Acoustical Measurement and Noise Control (Harris 1991). Table B: Common Sound Levels and Their Noise Sources Noise Source A-Weighted Sound Level in Decibels Noise Environments Subjective Evaluations Near jet engine 140 Deafening 128 times as loud Civil defense siren 130 Threshold of pain 64 times as loud Hard rock band 120 Threshold of feeling 32 times as loud Accelerating motorcycle at a few feet away 110 Very loud 16 times as loud Pile driver, noisy urban street, heavy city traffic 100 Very loud 8 times as loud Ambulance siren, food blender 95 Very loud Garbage disposal 90 Very loud 4 times as loud Freight cars, living room music 85 Loud Pneumatic drill, vacuum cleaner 80 Loud 2 times as loud Busy restaurant 75 Moderately loud Near freeway auto traffic 70 Moderately loud Reference level Average office 60 Quiet ½ as loud Suburban street 55 Quiet Light traffic, soft radio music in apartment 50 Quiet ¼ as loud Large transformer 45 Quiet Average residence without stereo playing 40 Faint ⅛ as loud Soft whisper 30 Faint Rustling leaves 20 Very faint Human breathing 10 Very faint Threshold of hearing 0 Very faint Source: Compiled by LSA Associates, Inc., 2015. 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APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 8 Table C: Land Use Compatibility for Exterior Community Noise Land Use Category Noise Range (Ldn or CNEL), dB I II III IV Passively used open spaces 50 50–55 55–70 70+ Auditoriums, concert halls, amphitheaters 45–50 50–65 65–70 70+ Residential–low-density single family, duplex, mobile homes 50–55 55–70 70–75 75+ Residential–multifamily 50–60 60–70 70–75 75+ Transient lodging–motels, hotels 50–60 60–70 70–80 80+ Schools, libraries, churches, hospitals, nursing homes 50–60 60–70 70–80 80+ Actively used open spaces–playgrounds, neighborhood parks 50–67 – 67–73 73+ Golf courses, riding stables, water recreation, cemeteries 50–70 – 70–80 80+ Office buildings, business, commercial, and professional 50–67 67–75 75+ – Industrial, manufacturing, utilities, agriculture 50–70 70–75 75+ – Source: California Department of Health, Office of Noise Control 1976. Noise Range I – Normally Acceptable: Specified land use is satisfactory, based upon the assumption that any buildings involved are of normal conventional construction, without any special noise insulation requirements. Noise Range II – Conditionally Acceptable: New construction or development should be undertaken only after a detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements is made, and needed noise insulation features are included in the design. Conventional construction, but with closed windows and fresh air supply systems or air conditioning, will normally suffice. Noise Range III – Normally Unacceptable: New construction or development should generally be discouraged. If new construction or development does proceed, a detailed analysis of the noise reduction requirements must be made and needed noise insulation features included in the design. Noise Range IV –Clearly Unacceptable: New construction or development should generally not be undertaken. CNEL = community noise equivalent level dB = decibel Ldn = day-night average level Typical sources of ground-borne vibration include construction activities (e.g., blasting, pile driving, and operating heavy-duty earthmoving equipment), steel-wheeled trains, and occasional traffic on rough roads. Problems with both ground-borne vibration and noise from these sources are usually localized to areas within approximately 100 ft from the vibration source, although there are examples of ground-borne vibration causing interference out to distances greater than 200 ft (Federal Transit Administration [FTA] 2006). When roadways are smooth, vibration from traffic, even heavy trucks, is rarely perceptible. For most projects it is assumed that the roadway surface will be smooth enough that ground-borne vibration from street traffic will not exceed the impact criteria. Ground-borne noise is not likely to be a problem because noise arriving via the normal airborne path will usually be greater than ground-borne noise. Ground-borne vibration has the potential to disturb people and damage buildings. Although it is very rare for train-induced ground-borne vibration to cause even cosmetic building damage, it is not uncommon for construction processes (e.g., blasting and pile driving) to cause vibration of sufficient amplitudes to damage nearby buildings (FTA 2006). Ground-borne vibration is usually measured in terms of vibration velocity, either the root-mean-square (RMS) velocity or peak particle velocity (PPV). The RMS is best for characterizing human response to building vibration, and PPV is used to characterize potential for damage. Decibel notation acts to compress the range of numbers required to describe vibration. Vibration velocity level in decibels is defined as LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 9 Lv = 20 log10 [V/Vref] where Lv is the vibration velocity in decibels (VdB), “V” is the RMS velocity amplitude, and “Vref” is the reference velocity amplitude, or 1 x 10-6 inches per second used in the United States. Table D illustrates human response to various vibration levels, as described in the Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA 2006). Table D: Human Response to Different Levels of Ground-Borne Noise and Vibration Vibration Velocity Level Noise Level Human Response Low-Frequency1 Mid-Frequency2 65 VdB 25 dBA 40 dBA Approximate threshold of perception for many humans. Low-frequency sound usually inaudible; mid-frequency sound excessive for quiet sleeping areas. 75 VdB 35 dBA 50 dBA Approximate dividing line between barely perceptible and distinctly perceptible. Many people find transit vibration at this level unacceptable. Low-frequency noise acceptable for sleeping areas; mid-frequency noise annoying in most quiet occupied areas. 85 VdB 45 dBA 60 dBA Vibration acceptable only if there are an infrequent number of events per day. Low-frequency noise unacceptable for sleeping areas; mid-frequency noise unacceptable even for infrequent events with institutional land uses (e.g., schools and churches). Source: Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA 2006). 1 Approximate noise level when the vibration spectrum peak is near 30 Hz. 2 Approximate noise level when the vibration spectrum peak is near 60 Hz. dBA = A-weighted decibels FTA = Federal Transit Administration Hz = Hertz VdB = vibration velocity decibels Factors that influence ground-borne vibration and noise include the following:  Vibration Source: Vehicle suspension, wheel types and condition, railroad track and roadway surface, railroad track support system, speed, transit structure, and depth of vibration source  Vibration Path: Soil type, rock layers, soil layering, depth to water table, and frost depth  Vibration Receiver: Foundation type, building construction, and acoustical absorption Among the factors listed above, there are significant differences in the vibration characteristics when the source is underground compared to at the ground surface. In addition, soil conditions are known to have a strong influence on the levels of ground-borne vibration. Among the most important factors are the stiffness and internal damping of the soil and the depth to bedrock. Experience with ground-borne vibration indicates (1) vibration propagation is more efficient in stiff, clay soils than in loose, sandy soils; and (2) shallow rock seems to concentrate the vibration energy close to the surface and can result in ground-borne vibration problems at large distances from a railroad track. Factors (e.g., the layering of the soil and the depth to the water table) can have significant effects on the propagation of ground-borne vibration. Soft, loose, sandy soils tend to LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 10 attenuate more vibration energy than hard, rocky materials. Vibration propagation through groundwater is more efficient than through sandy soils. Thresholds of Significance Based on Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Appendix G, Public Resource Code Sections 15000–15387, a project will normally have a significant effect on the environment related to noise if it will substantially increase the ambient noise levels for adjoining areas or conflict with adopted environmental plans and goals of the community in which it is located. The applicable noise standards governing the project site are the noise criteria listed in the City’s Municipal Code and Noise Element of the General Plan. City of Anaheim Noise Element. The City has adopted a Noise Element in its General Plan (City of Anaheim, May 2004), which incorporated the State Interior and Exterior Noise Standards in its Table N-3. Single-family and multifamily residences are normally acceptable in exterior noise environments up to 65 dBA CNEL. Interior noise levels within residential structures are acceptable up to 45 dBA CNEL. Hotels and motels are normally acceptable when the interior noise environments are up to 45 dBA CNEL. No exterior noise standards are established for hotels and motels. For the purposes of this noise impact analysis, hotels and motels with outdoor active use areas (e.g., balconies) exposed to noise levels exceeding 65 dBA CNEL would need to be mitigated. City of Anaheim Municipal Code Noise Ordinance. The City has incorporated the following measures in the City’s Municipal Code to control loud, unnecessary, and unusual noises. The City has the authority to set land use noise standards and place restrictions on private activities that generate excessive or intrusive noise. The applicable standards for these activities are specified in the City Municipal Code. The Municipal Code limits sound levels for stationary sources of noise radiated for extended periods from any premises in excess of 60 dB at the property line. Sound created by construction or building repair of any premises within the City is also exempt from the applications of the Municipal Code during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Traffic sounds, sound created by emergency activities, and sound created by governmental units are exempt from the applications of the Municipal Cod Vibration Impact Criteria The criteria for environmental impact from ground-borne vibration and noise are based on the maximum levels for a single event. Federal Transit Administration. The vibration standards included in the FTA Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA, May 2006) are used in this analysis for ground-borne vibration impacts on human annoyance, as shown in Table E. The criteria presented in Table E account for variation in project types as well as the frequency of events, which differ widely among projects. It is intuitive that when there will be fewer events per day, it should take higher vibration levels to evoke LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 11 Table E: Ground-Borne Vibration and Noise Impact Criteria Land Use Category Ground-Borne Vibration Impact Levels (VdB re 1 µin/sec) Ground-Borne Noise Impact Levels (dB re 20 µPa) Frequent1 Events Infrequent2 Events Frequent1 Events Infrequent2 Events Category 1: Buildings where low ambient vibration is essential for interior operations. 65 VdB3 65 VdB3 –4 –4 Category 2: Residences and buildings where people normally sleep. 72 VdB 80 VdB 35 dBA 43 dBA Category 3: Institutional land uses with primarily daytime use. 75 VdB 83 VdB 40 dBA 48 dBA Source: Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA 2006). 1 Frequent events are defined as more than 70 events per day. 2 Infrequent events are defined as fewer than 70 events per day. 3 This criterion limit is based on levels that are acceptable for most moderately sensitive equipment (e.g., optical microscopes. Vibration-sensitive manufacturing or research will require detailed evaluation to define the acceptable vibration levels. Ensuring lower vibration levels in a building often requires special design of the HVAC systems and stiffened floors. 4 Vibration-sensitive equipment is not sensitive to ground-borne noise. μin/sec = micro-inches per second μPa = micro-Pascals dB = decibels dBA = A-weighted decibels FTA = Federal Transit Administration HVAC = heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning VdB = vibration velocity decibels the same community response. This is accounted for in the criteria by distinguishing between projects with frequent and infrequent events, in which the term “frequent events” is defined as more than 70 events per day. The criteria for environmental impact from ground-borne vibration and noise are based on the maximum levels for a single event. Table F lists the potential vibration building damage criteria associated with construction activities, as suggested in the Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA 2006). FTA guidelines show that a vibration level of up to 102 VdB (equivalent to 0.5 inch per second [in/sec] in PPV) (FTA, May 2006) is considered safe for buildings consisting of reinforced concrete, steel, or timber (no plaster), and would not result in any construction vibration damage. For a nonengineered timber and masonry building, the construction building vibration damage criterion is 94 VdB (0.2 in/sec in PPV). The PPV values for building damage thresholds referenced above are also shown in Table G, taken from the Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual (California Department of Transportation [Caltrans] 2013), which included additional building definition and vibration building damage thresholds. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 12 Table F: Construction Vibration Damage Criteria Building Category PPV (in/sec) Approximate LV (VdB)1 Reinforced concrete, steel, or timber (no plaster) 0.50 102 Engineered concrete and masonry (no plaster) 0.30 98 Nonengineered timber and masonry 0.20 94 Buildings extremely susceptible to vibration damage 0.12 90 Source: Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA 2006). 1 RMS vibration VdB re 1 µin/sec. µin/sec = inches per second FTA = Federal Transit Administration in/sec = inches per second LV = velocity in decibels PPV = peak particle velocity RMS = root-mean-square VdB = velocity in decibels Table G: Guideline Vibration Damage Potential Threshold Criteria Structure and Condition Maximum PPV (in/sec) Transient Sources1 Continuous/Frequent Intermittent Sources2 Extremely fragile historic buildings, ruins, and ancient monuments 0.12 0.08 Fragile buildings 0.20 0.10 Historic and some old buildings 0.50 0.25 Older residential structures 0.50 0.30 New residential structures 1.00 0.50 Modern industrial/commercial buildings 2.00 0.50 Source: Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual (Caltrans 2013). 1 Transient sources create a single isolated vibration event (e.g., blasting or drop balls). 2 Continuous/frequent intermittent sources include impact pile drivers, pogo-stick compactors, crack-and-seat equipment, vibratory pile drivers, and vibratory compaction equipment. Caltrans = California Department of Transportation in/sec = inches per second PPV = peak particle velocity PROJECT IMPACTS Construction Noise Short-term noise impacts would be associated with excavation, grading, and erecting of buildings on site during construction of the proposed project. Construction-related short-term noise levels would be higher than existing ambient noise levels currently in the project area but would no longer occur once construction of the project is completed. Two types of short-term noise impacts could occur during the construction of the proposed project. The first type involves construction crew commutes and the transport of construction equipment and materials to the site for the proposed project that would incrementally increase noise levels on access roads leading to the site. Table H lists typical construction equipment noise levels recommended for noise impact assessments, based on a distance of 50 ft between the equipment and a noise receptor, taken from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Roadway Construction Noise Model LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 13 Table H: RCNM Default Noise Emission Reference Levels and Usage Factors Equipment Description Impact Device? Acoustical Usage Factor Spec. 721.560 Lmax at 50 ft (dBA, slow) Actual Measured Lmax at 50 ft (dBA, slow) No. of Actual Data Samples (Count) All Other Equipment > 5 HP No 50 85 N/A 0 Auger Drill Rig No 20 85 84 36 Backhoe No 40 80 78 372 Bar Bender No 20 80 N/A 0 Blasting Yes N/A 94 N/A 0 Boring Jack Power Unit No 50 80 83 1 Chain Saw No 20 85 84 46 Clam Shovel (dropping) Yes 20 93 87 4 Compactor (ground) No 20 80 83 57 Compressor (air) No 40 80 78 18 Concrete Batch Plant No 15 83 N/A 0 Concrete Mixer Truck No 40 85 79 40 Concrete Pump Truck No 20 82 81 30 Concrete Saw No 20 90 90 55 Crane No 16 85 81 405 Dozer No 40 85 82 55 Drill Rig Truck No 20 84 79 22 Drum Mixer No 50 80 80 1 Dump Truck No 40 84 76 31 Excavator No 40 85 81 170 Flat Bed Truck No 40 84 74 4 Front-End Loader No 40 80 79 96 Generator No 50 82 81 19 Generator (< 25 kVA, VMS Signs) No 50 70 73 74 Gradall No 40 85 83 70 Grader No 40 85 N/A 0 Grapple (on backhoe) No 40 85 87 1 Horizontal Boring Hydraulic Jack No 25 80 82 6 Hydra Break Ram Yes 10 90 N/A 0 Impact Pile Driver Yes 20 95 101 11 Jackhammer Yes 20 85 89 133 Man Lift No 20 85 75 23 Mounted Impact Hammer (hoe ram) Yes 20 90 90 212 Pavement Scarifier No 20 85 90 2 Paver No 50 85 77 9 Pickup Truck No 40 55 75 1 Pneumatic Tools No 50 85 85 90 Pumps No 50 77 81 17 Refrigerator Unit No 100 82 73 3 Rivit Buster/Chipping Gun Yes 20 85 79 19 Rock Drill No 20 85 81 3 Roller No 20 85 80 16 Sand Blasting (single nozzle) No 20 85 96 9 Scraper No 40 85 84 12 Sheers (on backhoe) No 40 85 96 5 Slurry Plant No 100 78 78 1 Slurry Trench Machine No 50 82 80 75 Soil Mix Drill Rig No 50 80 N/A 0 Tractor No 40 84 N/A 0 Vacuum Excavator (Vac-Truck) No 40 85 85 149 Vacuum Street Sweeper No 10 80 82 19 LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 14 Table H: RCNM Default Noise Emission Reference Levels and Usage Factors Equipment Description Impact Device? Acoustical Usage Factor Spec. 721.560 Lmax at 50 ft (dBA, slow) Actual Measured Lmax at 50 ft (dBA, slow) No. of Actual Data Samples (Count) Ventilation Fan No 100 85 79 13 Vibrating Hopper No 50 85 87 1 Vibratory Concrete Mixer No 20 80 80 1 Vibratory Pile Driver No 20 95 101 44 Warning Horn No 5 85 83 12 Welder/Torch No 40 73 74 5 Source: Highway Construction Noise Handbook (FHWA 2006). dBA = A-weighted decibels FHWA = Federal Highway Administration ft = foot/feet HP = horsepower kVA = kilovolt-amperes Lmax = maximum instantaneous noise level N/A = Not Applicable RCNM = Roadway Construction Noise Model Spec. = Specification VMS = variable message sign (RCNM; FHWA 2006). As shown in Table H, there will be a relatively high single-event noise exposure potential at a maximum level of 81 dBA Lmax with trucks passing at 50 ft. However, the projected construction traffic will be small when compared to the existing traffic volumes on Beach Boulevard and West Ball Road, and associated long-term noise-level changes will not be perceptible. Therefore, short-term construction-related worker commutes and equipment transport noise impacts would not be substantial. The second type of short-term noise impact is related to noise generated during excavation, grading, and construction on site. Construction is performed in discrete steps, each of which has its own mix of equipment and, consequently, its own noise characteristics. These various sequential phases would change the character of the noise generated on site. Therefore, the noise levels vary as construction progresses. Despite the variety in the type and size of construction equipment, similarities in the dominant noise sources and patterns of operation allow construction-related noise ranges to be categorized by work phase. Typical maximum noise levels range up to 90 dBA Lmax at 50 ft during the noisiest construction phases. The site preparation phase, which includes excavation and grading of the site, tends to generate the highest noise levels because earthmoving machinery is the noisiest construction equipment. Earthmoving equipment includes excavating machinery such as backfillers, bulldozers, draglines, and front loaders. Earthmoving and compacting equipment includes compactors, scrapers, and graders. Typical operating cycles for these types of construction equipment may involve one or two minutes of full-power operation followed by three or four minutes at lower-power settings. Construction of the proposed project is expected to require the use of heavy-duty construction equipment (e.g., scrapers, bulldozers, and water and pickup trucks). This equipment would be used on the project site. Based on the information in Table H, the maximum noise level generated by each scraper on the proposed project site is assumed to be 84 dBA Lmax at 50 ft from the scraper. Each bulldozer would also generate 82 dBA Lmax at 50 ft. The maximum noise level generated by water and pickup trucks is approximately 75 dBA Lmax at 50 ft from these vehicles. Each doubling of the sound sources with equal strength increases the noise level by 3 dBA. Assuming there would be two scrapers (84 dBA + 84 dBA = 87 dBA), two bulldozers (82 dBA + 82 dBA = 85 dBA), and two LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 15 water/pickup trucks (75 dBA + 75 dBA = 78 dBA) operating at the same time, and that each piece of construction equipment operates at some distance from the other equipment, the worst-case combined noise level during this phase of construction would be 90 dBA Lmax (87 dBA + 85 dBA + 78 dBA = 90 dBA) at a distance of 50 ft from the active construction area. The closest existing noise sensitive receivers in the vicinity of the project area are motel rooms that are approximately 50 ft to the north/northwest of the project site. These closest sensitive receptors may be subject to short-term noise reaching 90 dBA Lmax, generated by construction activities near the project boundary. However, because there are no outdoor active use areas (e.g., balconies or decks) associated with the motel directly adjacent to the project site, no noise exposure impacts would occur to the guests of the motel. Other noise sensitive uses farther away from the project site would experience lower construction noise from the project construction activities. Compliance with the hours specified in the City’s Municipal Code regarding construction activities will result in a less than significant noise impact on adjacent sensitive land uses. Construction Vibration Building Damage Potential. Ground-borne noise and vibration from construction activity would be mostly low to moderate. Bulldozers and other heavy-tracked construction equipment generate approximately 87 VdB of ground-borne vibration when measured at 25 ft, based on the Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA, May 2006). This range of ground-borne vibration levels would dissipate with distance from the project site and would not result in any human annoyance at the nearest motel, which is approximately 50 ft from the project construction activity, and definitely would not cause any damage to the motel buildings 50 ft from the project site. As shown in Tables F and G, it would take a minimum of 90 VdB (or 0.12 in/sec PPV) to cause any potential building damage to the adjacent motel. As shown in Table F, FTA guidelines show that a vibration level of up to 102 VdB (equivalent to 0.5 in/sec in PPV) (FTA 2006) is considered safe for buildings consisting of reinforced concrete, steel, or timber (no plaster), and would not result in any construction vibration damage. For a nonengineered timber and masonry building, the construction vibration damage criterion is 94 VdB (or 0.2 in/sec in PPV). Table I further shows the PPV values at 25 ft from the construction vibration sources and vibration levels (in terms of VdB) at 25 ft from construction vibration sources. The project site is bounded by an existing motel to the north, West Ball Road to the south, an existing gas station to the west, and commercial uses to the east (across an alley). None of these buildings are within 25 ft of the project construction area. For motel or other commercial buildings adjacent to the project site, which belong to the category of modern commercial buildings in Table G, it would take a vibration level of more than 2 in/sec PPV (or 114 VdB) from a transient source to potentially result in any building damage for modern commercial buildings. Even for a continuous/frequent intermittent source, the vibration damage potential threshold is 0.5 in/sec (or 102 VdB) from a transient source. Table I shows that none of the construction activities anticipated on the project site would result in a vibration level that would reach 2 in/sec PPV (or 114 VdB) from a transient source or 0.5 in/sec PPV (or 102 VdB) from a continuous/frequent intermittent source. Therefore, no building damage to existing buildings in the project vicinity would occur as a result of the project construction. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 16 Table I: Vibration Source Amplitudes for Construction Equipment Equipment Reference PPV/LV at 25 ft PPV (in/sec) LV (VdB)1 Pile Driver (Impact), Typical 0.644 104 Pile Driver (Sonic), Typical 0.170 93 Vibratory Roller 0.210 94 Hoe Ram 0.089 87 Large Bulldozer2 0.089 87 Caisson Drilling 0.089 87 Loaded Trucks 0.076 86 Jackhammer 0.035 79 Small Bulldozer 0.003 58 Source: Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA 2006). 1 RMS vibration velocity in decibels (VdB) re 1 µin/sec. 2 Equipment shown in bold is expected to be used on site. µin/sec = micro-inches per second ft = feet/foot FTA = Federal Transit Administration in/sec = inches per second LV = velocity in decibels PPV = peak particle velocity RMS = root-mean-square VdB = vibration velocity in decibels Construction Vibration Human Annoyance Potential. Bulldozers and other heavy-tracked construction equipment generate approximately 87 VdB of ground-borne vibration when measured at 25 ft, based on the Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment (FTA, May 2006). This level of ground-borne vibration exceeds the threshold of human perception, which is around 65 VdB. Construction vibration, similar to vibration from other sources, would not have any significant effect on outdoor activities (e.g., those in the outdoor gathering areas at the motel to the north/northwest). Vibration levels from standard construction equipment are shown below for various pieces of construction equipment that are expected to be used on the project site:  Large dozers, front-end loaders, grader, and backhoe (87 VdB at 25 ft)  Loaded trucks (86 VdB at 25 ft)  Jackhammers and forklift (79 VdB at 25 ft) Based on the following formula for vibration transmission (FTA, May 2006), LvdB (D) = LvdB (25 ft) - 30 Log (D/25) a vibration level at 50 ft is 9 VdB lower than the vibration level at 25 ft. Vibration at 100 ft from the source is 18 VdB lower than the vibration level at 25 ft. Vibration at 200 ft from the source is 27 VdB lower than the vibration level at 25 ft. Table J lists the projected vibration level from various construction equipment expected to be used on the project site to the sensitive uses in the project vicinity. For typical construction activity, the equipment with the highest vibration generation potential is the large dozer, which would generate 87 VdB at 25 ft. With the vibration attenuation through distance divergence, the vibration from project construction would be reduced to (87 - 9 =) 78 VdB (or 0.04 in/sec) or lower at the nearest LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 17 Table J: Summary of Construction Equipment and Activity Vibration Equipment/Activity Vibration Level (VdB) At 25 ft Distance Attenuation Intervening Buildings/ Sound Walls1 Maximum Vibration Level Travel Inn to the north/northwest, 50 ft Large dozers,2 front-end loaders, grader, and backhoe 87 9 0 78 Loaded trucks 86 9 0 77 Jackhammers and forklift 79 9 0 70 Source: Compiled by LSA Associates, Inc. (2016). 1 Intervening buildings/sound walls put weight on the transmission path and provide a damping effect on vibration. No damping effect was assumed as a worst-case scenario. 2 Large dozers represent the construction equipment with the highest vibration potential that would be used on site. Other equipment would result in lower vibration compared to that of large dozers. ft = foot/feet FTA = Federal Transit Administration VdB = vibration velocity decibels motel buildings north/northwest of the project site, which is 50 ft from the nearest on-site construction activity. Therefore, the vibration level from the project construction would not exceed the vibration threshold for human annoyance at the nearest sensitive-use building to the north/northwest (i.e., the Travel Inn). Traffic Noise The proposed project (i.e., a car wash facility) is not a noise-sensitive use. Therefore, no significant traffic noise impact on the proposed use would occur. In addition, traffic associated with the proposed project would contribute to less than 5 percent of the total traffic volume to Beach Boulevard and West Ball Road and would not result in any measurable increase in traffic noise along these two roads, where the project traffic enters and leaves the project site. Therefore, no significant off-site traffic noise impact would occur. Car Wash Dryers Noise Among the proposed car wash facility operating components, the dryers would be the highest noise- generating component. Other components would generate noise levels that are at least 10 dBA lower than the dryers. Therefore, the following focuses on the potential dryer noise and associated mitigation measures, if required. Air One Profiler Dryer. The proposed car wash facility has included sample noise readings from Air One Profiler Dryers that would be placed at the west end and inside the wash tunnel. Table K shows the noise level readings at the source and at 5 ft increments (readings straight out from the source). These readings are with all three profiler producers in the “on” position. A figure showing the noise readings’ dropoff is included in Appendix A. Based on these readings, dryer noise at a distance of 70 ft from the dryer would be approximately 78 dBA Lmax. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 18 Table K: Decibel Readings on Air One Profiler Dryers (dBA) Machine 5 ft 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft 25 ft 30 ft 35 ft 40 ft Air One Profiler Dryer 97 94 93 90 88 85 84 83 Source: Motor City Wash Works dBA = A-weighted decibel ft = feet/foot LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) has conducted noise impact analyses for other car wash facilities. The following discusses the dryer noise evaluated for these car wash facilities. Proto-Vest Dryer with Silencer. Noise levels from the Proto-Vest dryers measured at various distances from the car wash tunnel are listed in Table L. All of these measurements are based on the listed machines in a building with doors open and were taken from the exit end of the (wet wash tunnel) bay. Table L: Decibel Readings on Proto-Vest Dryers with Silencer Package (dBA) Machine 10 ft 20 ft 30 ft 40 ft 50 ft 60 ft Windshear InBay – (2) 25 hp dryer 88.0 82.0 78.4 76.0 74.0 72.4 Windshear – 30 hp dryer 76.9 70.9 67.4 64.9 63.0 61.5 Windshear II – (2) 30 hp dryer 88.0 81.9 78.4 75.4 74.0 72.5 TopShot – 30 hp dryer 76.9 70.9 67.4 64.9 63.0 61.5 TopShot II – (2) 30 hp dryer 88.0 81.9 78.4 75.9 74.0 72.5 SideShot – 15 hp dryer 74.5 68.5 64.9 62.4 60.5 59.0 SideShot II – 30 hp dryer 76.9 70.9 67.4 64.9 63.0 61.5 90N/90XS – 15 hp dryer 74.5 68.5 64.9 62.4 60.5 59.0 U325/90NU/90XSU – 30 hp dryer 76.9 70.9 67.4 64.9 63.0 61.5 Source: Proto-Vest, Inc. dBA = A-weighted decibel ft = feet/foot hp = horsepower These noise levels are generally in line with the noise levels measured by LSA at The Car Spa in the City of Irvine (Culver Boulevard and Deerfield Avenue). As the measurement results for the Irvine car wash facility showed, vacuum with pump noise generated 64 dBA Lmax at 50 ft and 56 dBA Lmax at 80 ft (behind a 5-ft-high wall). Pressured water spray generated 66 dBA Lmax at 50 ft (inside the tunnel) and 63 dBA Lmax at 100 ft. The dryer inside the wash tunnel generated 74 dBA Lmax at 50 ft (inside the tunnel), 68 dBA Lmax at 75 ft (inside the tunnel), and 57 dBA Lmax at 100 ft. When measured outside the tunnel at 60 ft from the exit end, these noise levels would be reduced to levels similar to or lower than those listed in Table L. Noise associated with high pressure blow-dry operations generated 78 dBA Lmax at 50 ft and 55 dBA Lmax at 80 ft (behind a 5-ft-high wall). Based on Table L, the highest noise level generated by Proto-Vest Car Wash’s machine is approximately 60.2 dBA Lmax at 70 ft. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-2016-for PDF.doc «04/12/16» 19 Ryko Dryer. Noise levels from Ryko Car Wash’s equipment measured at various distances from the car wash machine are listed in Table M, based on LSA’s previous noise study on a Redlands car wash facility. These measurements were taken with a Bruel & Kaer Model 2230 Sound Level Meter with a Bruel & Kaer Model 1624 Octave Filter Set attached. All of these measurements are based on the listed machines in a building with doors open and were taken from the exit end of the (wet wash tunnel) bay. Table M: Decibel Readings on Ryko Car Washes (dBA) Machine 10 ft 20 ft 30 ft 40 ft 50 ft 60 ft SoftGloss XS with Thrust Pro Dryer 84.0 80.0 74.0 71.0 69.0 64.0 SoftGloss XS with On Board Dry 81.5 77.4 73.2 69.5 65.4 61.2 SAW with Thrust Pro Dryer 84.0 80.0 74.0 71.0 69.0 64.0 SAW with On Board Dry 81.5 77.5 72.9 68.4 65.5 61.3 Monarch II-HI with Thrust Pro Dryer 84.0 80.0 74.0 71.0 69.0 64.0 Monarch II-HI with On Board Dry 82.0 77.9 74.0 69.8 66.0 62.5 US-2001 with Thrust Pro Dryer 84.0 80.0 74.0 71.0 69.0 64.0 US-2001 with On Board Dry 79.5 75.5 70.9 67.2 63.5 59.6 VT-2000 with Thrust Pro Dryer 80.5 76.3 72.5 68.3 64.5 61.5 Contour with Thrust Pro Dryer 84.0 80.0 74.0 71.0 69.0 64.0 Contour with On Board Dry 74.2 70.1 66.2 62.5 58.4 54.3 Venture with Thrust Pro Dryer 84.0 80.0 74.0 71.0 69.0 64.0 Venture with On Board Dry 74.2 70.1 66.2 62.5 58.4 54.3 Source: Ryko Car Washes dBA = A-weighted decibel ft = feet/foot These noise levels are generally in line with the noise levels measured by LSA at The Car Spa at Culver Boulevard and Deerfield Avenue in the City of Irvine. As the measurement results for the Irvine car wash facility show, the vacuum with pump noise generated 64 dBA Lmax at 50 ft and 56 dBA Lmax at 80 ft (behind a 5-ft-high wall). Pressured water spray generated 66 dBA Lmax at 50 ft (inside the tunnel) and 63 dBA Lmax at 100 ft. The dryer inside the wash tunnel generated 74 dBA Lmax at 50 ft (inside the tunnel), 68 dBA Lmax at 75 ft (inside the tunnel), and 57 dBA Lmax at 100 ft. When measured outside the tunnel at 60 ft from the exit end, these noise levels would be reduced to levels similar to or lower than those listed in Table M. Noise associated with high-pressure blow-dry operations generated 78 dBA Lmax at 50 ft and 55 dBA Lmax at 80 ft (behind a 5-ft-high wall). Based on Table M, the highest noise level generated by Ryko Car Wash’s machine is approximately 62.7 dBA Lmax at 70 ft. Based on the above discussion, it seems the Air One Profiler dryers would generate 15 to 18 dBA higher noise compared to the Proto-Vest and Ryko dryers used at other car wash facilities. For a conservative impact analysis, this noise impact analysis uses the noise levels generated by Air One Profiler dryers. Existing motel rooms to the north/northwest (approximately 70 ft from the dryers inside the car wash tunnel) would receive noise attenuation from distance divergence (compared to the noise level LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-4-13-2016-for PDF.doc «04/14/16» 20 measured at 50 ft) and partial shielding from the car wash tunnel structure (assuming the windows are not directly exposed to the dryers). Therefore, the maximum noise level that would be experienced at the adjacent motel rooms from the car wash/dryer operation of the proposed car wash facility would be up to 78 dBA Lmax. This range of noise levels would exceed the City’s maximum exterior noise limits for residential uses (60 dBA from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.). Because it is not anticipated that there will be car wash use during nighttime hours (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.), no car wash operational noise would occur during those hours. Because there are no outdoor living areas (e.g., balconies or decks) associated with the motel that would be directly exposed to the car wash noise, no outdoor active use areas would experience significant noise impacts. Traffic on Beach Boulevard generates steady ambient noise with maximum noise levels higher than the noise associated with the proposed car wash facility. With the prevailing ambient noise higher than potential noise from the proposed car wash facility, any significant noise impacts are not expected to occur at adjacent land uses. Therefore, no significant car wash noise impacts are expected for the motel to the north and northwest of the project site. Typical sound level reduction of buildings in a warm climate (e.g., Southern California) is 12 dBA with windows open and 24 dBA with windows closed (Protective Noise Levels, United States Environmental Protection Agency [EPA] 550/9-79-100, November 1978). Based on the project’s site plan, the closest motel rooms adjacent to the dryers inside the wash tunnel on the project site are more than 70 ft from the proposed dryers at the car wash facility. The maximum interior noise levels inside the motel rooms, attributable to the car wash operations, would be reduced to 66 dBA Lmax or lower with windows open and 54 dBA Lmax or lower with windows closed. The interior noise level with windows closed scenario is below the typical residential use interior noise levels of 65 dBA Lmax that should not be exceeded at any time. However, if the dryers were to operate for more than 15 minutes in any hour, they could exceed the noise level of 50 dBA that should not be exceeded inside the motel rooms. When this scenario would occur, windows for motel rooms that are directly exposed to the proposed car wash tunnel should be upgraded to have a sound transmission class (STC) rating of 32 (STC-32) or higher. All double-paned/dual-glazed windows would meet such minimum STC rating. Motel rooms that would be potentially exposed to noise levels that would result in the interior noise level to exceed 45 dBA include 14 guest rooms (7 on the first floor and 7 on the second floor) on the western end of the motel to the north/northwest of the proposed wash tunnel. With the windows providing sufficient exterior-to-interior noise attenuation, no significant interior noise impacts would occur for neighboring motel uses as a result of the proposed car wash operations. Long-Term Ground-Borne Noise and Vibration from Vehicular Traffic Because the rubber tires and suspension systems of buses and other on-road vehicles provide vibration isolation and reduce noise, it is unusual for on-road vehicles to cause ground-borne noise or vibration problems. When on-road vehicles cause such effects as the rattling of windows, the source is almost always airborne noise. Most problems with on-road vehicle-related noise and vibration can be directly related to a pothole, bump, expansion joint, or other discontinuity in the road surface. Smoothing the bump or filling the pothole will usually solve the problem. The proposed project would have roads with smooth pavement and would not result in significant ground-borne noise or vibration impacts from vehicular traffic. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-4-13-2016-for PDF.doc «04/14/16» 21 The proposed car wash facility, including the dryers, would not result in substantial groundborne vibration, and would not cause any building damages or human annoyance at the adjacent motel. No significant vibration impacts would occur, and no mitigation measures would be required. MITIGATION MEASURES Construction Noise Construction activities will be restricted within the City to the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., and are prohibited on Sundays and federal holidays. The following measures can be implemented to reduce potential construction noise impacts on nearby sensitive receptors:  During all site excavation and grading, the project contractors shall equip all construction equipment, fixed or mobile, with properly operating and maintained mufflers consistent with manufacturers’ standards.  The project contractor shall place all stationary construction equipment so that emitted noise is directed away from sensitive receptors nearest to the project site.  The construction contractor shall locate equipment staging in areas that will create the greatest practical distance between construction-related noise sources and noise-sensitive receptors nearest to the project site during all project construction.  Construction contractors shall provide the Building Division a name and phone number of a contact person in the event that noise levels become disruptive. The name and phone number shall also be posted on site, informing the public who to contact. The Building Division shall monitor compliance. Traffic Noise and Vibration No mitigation is required. Car Wash Noise and Vibration The following mitigation is required if the proposed car wash dryers would be operating for more than 15 minutes in any hour during the operational periods:  Double-paned or dual-glazed windows with STC-32 or higher would be required for motel rooms that are directly exposed to the car wash dryers noise, which include 14 rooms (7 on first floor and 7 on second floor) on the western portion of the motel to the north/northwest of the wash tunnel. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-4-13-2016-for PDF.doc «04/14/16» 22 LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE AFTER MITIGATION With implementation of the identified mitigation measures, potential short-term and long-term noise impacts would be reduced to below a level of significance. REFERENCES California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). 2004. Transportation-Related Earthborne Vibrations (Caltrans Experiences) Technical Advisory, Vibration. TAV-04-01-R201. January 23. Guidelines for the Implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Appendix G, Public Resource Code Sections 15000–15387. 2016. ———. 2013. Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual. September. City of Anaheim, 2006. Municipal Code. April 25 (last revision). ———. 2004. Noise Element of the General Plan. May. ———. 2006. Highway Construction Noise Handbook. Roadway Construction Noise Model, FHWA-HEP-06-015. DOT-VNTSC-FHWA-06-02. NTIS No. PB2006-109012. August. Federal Transit Administration (FTA). 2006. Office of Planning and Environment. Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment. FTA-VA-90-1003-06. May. Harris, Cyril M., editor. 1991. Handbook of Acoustical Measurements and Noise Control, Third Edition. United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). 1978. Protective Noise Levels, Condensed Version of EPA Levels Document, EPA 550/9-79-100. November. LSA ASSOCIATES, INC. APRIL 2016 NOISE AND VIBRATION IMPACT ANALYSIS ANAHEIM EXPRESS WASHCITY OF ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA P:\AEW1601\Noise-4-13-2016-for PDF.doc «04/14/16» APPENDIX A MOTOR CITY WASH WORKS DRYER NOISE DECIBEL LEVEL READINGS 97 D B a 94 D B a 93 D B a 90 D B a 88 D B a 30 F e e t 25 F e e t 20 F e e t 15 F e e t 10 F e e t 5 F e e t NO I S E L E V E L R E A D I N G S A T S O U R C E A N D A T 5 F O O T I NC R E M E N T S - R E A D I N G S S T R A I G H T O U T F R O M S O U R C E R EA D I N G S A R E W I T H A L L 3 P R O F I L E R P R O D U C E R S I N "ON " P O S I T I O N DR Y E R N O I S E L E V E L R E A D I N G S 85 D B a 35 F e e t 84 D B a 40 F e e t 83 D B a 6/9/16 (P:\AEW1601\NoiseMEMO6-2016.doc) L S A A S S OC IA T ES , INC . 20 EXECUTIVE PARK, SUITE 200 IRVINE, CALIFORNIA 92614 949.553.0666 TEL 949.553.8076 FAX BERKELEY CARLSBAD FORT COLLINS FRESNO PALM SPRINGS PT. RICHMOND RIVERSIDE ROCKLIN SAN LUIS OBISPO SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO M E M O R A N D U M DATE:DATE:DATE:DATE: June 9, 2016 TO:TO:TO:TO: Jeremy Levine, Anaheim Express Wash LLC FROM:FROM:FROM:FROM: Tony Chung, Ph.D. SUBJECT:SUBJECT:SUBJECT:SUBJECT: Car Wash Dryer Noise Mitigation at Anaheim Express Wash LSA Associates, Inc. (LSA) prepared a Noise and Vibration Impact Analysis (LSA, April 2016) for the proposed Anaheim Express Wash in the City of Anaheim, California (City). The City requested that noise mitigation be implemented on the project site and not on the adjacent property. Therefore, the following mitigation measure proposed by the Project Applicant is evaluated and has been confirmed that it would reduce the operational noise from the car wash facility, including the dryers inside the wash tunnel, at the motel guest rooms to meet the interior noise requirements. • An 8-foot-high concrete block wall will be constructed along the property line between the project site and the adjacent motel, Travel Inn, with 7 feet of transparent material installed on top of the concrete block wall. This is effectively a 15-foot-high noise barrier (see attached schematic design in attachment A) that will block the direct line-of-sight between the car wash dryers and any receiver at the property line between the project site and the adjacent Travel Inn, and provide sufficient noise attenuation for a receiver standing along the property line to meet the City’s 60 dBA noise level requirement for sound generating sources. The transparent material can be consisted of acrylic, plexiglass, or any other material that meets the minimum requirement of 4 pounds per square feet (lbs/sq. ft.). Attachment B lists the weight versus thickness comparison for plexiglass for your information. It is estimated that plexiglass with a thickness of 0.705 inches will meet the density requirements for an effective noise barrier use. Attachment A: Schematic Design of Sound Wall along the Northern Property Line. Attachment B: Sample Plexiglass Weights per Square Foot versus thickness. 6/9/16 (P:\AEW1601\NoiseMEMO6-2016.doc) 2 L S A A S S OC IA T ES , INC . ATTACHMENT A NOISE BARRIER SCHEMATIC DESIGN 6/9/16 (P:\AEW1601\NoiseMEMO6-2016.doc) 4 L S A A S S OC IA T ES , INC . ATTACHMENT B SAMPLE DATA FOR WEIGHT VERSUS THICKNESS FOR PLEXIGLASS NEW CORRESPONDENCE ITEM NO. 3 1 Elly Morris From:Amanda <aedinger@sbcglobal.net> Sent:Sunday, July 10, 2016 8:00 PM To:Planning Commission Cc:Jonathan Borrego Subject:924-926 Blvd/Anaheim Express Car Wash Anaheim Planning Commissioners, Tomorrow's Planning Commission meeting contains an item pertaining to a car wash at the corner of Beach and Ball. The developer is requesting to revitalize the old Lyndy's Motel signs in connection with the project. I have been in contact with the Planning Department as well as the agent for the developer, Mr. Schwartze, stating my objection to the use of the old signs. I am a member of the Beach Blvd Specific Plan Committee and we have spent much time and effort discussing the theme and vision for Beach Blvd. The old motel signs carry significant negative connotations for many as they represent the persistent crime, prostitution and drug use that has and continues to be pervasive along Beach Blvd. The Lyndy's sign is not a qualifying business that we are proud of. The purpose of the Beach Blvd Plan should be to move us forward toward the future and I believe these signs keep us in the troubled past. In addition to the negative imagery, the Lyndy's sign on Beach Blvd. is 40 feet tall and the Ball Road sign is 20 feet tall. Both signs are large and are substantially taller than what would be allowable under current statute. I ask that the Commission delay recommendation pertaining to the signs to a later date to either be decided by the Commission or alternatively for the final design to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department. The developer has expressed that they are willing to meet with the community to receive input on the best sizing and design for the sign. We would like the opportunity to take the developer up on his offer. Thank you, Amanda Edinger 1 Elly Morris From:jodie mosley <jodiemosley@yahoo.com> Sent:Sunday, July 10, 2016 8:59 PM To:Amanda; Planning Commission Cc:Jonathan Borrego Subject:Re: 924-926 Blvd/Anaheim Express Car Wash I would like to add that the future zoning for the current businesses on Beach have been planned to be a mix of residential and commercial. No current signage that exists now will be used in the future. Thus the integrity of the consistency will be marred. Please note if there is to be a theme in the future, a new "beach" theme would be a nice direction, as highway 39, Beach blvd., is historically known as a direct street to the beach. And makes more sense, than trying to resurrect old signs we are fighting to improve and moderize. Thank you Jodie Mosley Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Jul 10, 2016 at 8:00 PM, Amanda <aedinger@sbcglobal.net> wrote: Anaheim Planning Commissioners, Tomorrow's Planning Commission meeting contains an item pertaining to a car wash at the corner of Beach and Ball. The developer is requesting to revitalize the old Lyndy's Motel signs in connection with the project. I have been in contact with the Planning Department as well as the agent for the developer, Mr. Schwartze, stating my objection to the use of the old signs. I am a member of the Beach Blvd Specific Plan Committee and we have spent much time and effort discussing the theme and vision for Beach Blvd. The old motel signs carry significant negative connotations for many as they represent the persistent crime, prostitution and drug use that has and continues to be pervasive along Beach Blvd. The Lyndy's sign is not a qualifying business that we are proud of. The purpose of the Beach Blvd Plan should be to move us forward toward the future and I believe these signs keep us in the troubled past. In addition to the negative imagery, the Lyndy's sign on Beach Blvd. is 40 feet tall and the Ball Road sign is 20 feet tall. Both signs are large and are substantially taller than what would be allowable under current statute. I ask that the Commission delay recommendation pertaining to the signs to a later date to either be decided by the Commission or alternatively for the final design to be reviewed and approved by the Planning Department. The developer has expressed that they are willing to meet with the community to receive input on the best sizing and design for the sign. We would like the opportunity to take the developer up on his offer. Thank you, Amanda Edinger 1 Elly Morris From:Jonathan Borrego Sent:Monday, July 11, 2016 1:17 PM To:Lisandro Orozco; Gustavo Gonzalez Cc:Elly Morris Subject:FW: Car Wash on Tonight's Agenda Follow Up Flag:Follow up Flag Status:Flagged Please make sure this one is brought to the Commission’s attention too.     From: Esther Wallace [mailto:eswall@msn.com] Sent: Monday, July 11, 2016 1:12 PM To: planingcommission@anaheim.net Cc: Jonathan Borrego Subject: Car Wash on Tonight's Agenda I am writing to express my concern over the signage proposed for the car wash on tonight's Planning Commission agenda. My concern is the 40 ft. sign.      At the car wash site there is a 20 ft. sign on Ball Road but there is a 40 ft. sign on Beach Blvd. I am not happy about the 40 ft. sign. We will be getting new signage when the Beach Blvd. Renewal plan goes into action now to be approved next year. I do not want to see a 40 ft. sign at that site. If this is approved, some of the new businesses will want a 40 ft. sign when they are approved and built. We have been told since there was already a 40 ft. sign there, the car wash owner has a right to have one also. That might be so if everything would be status quo but we will be in a transition time soon when I would hope we would be getting more modified signs to fit the character of the planned thorough way which is undetermined at this time. The signage was never presented at my WAND meeting when the plans were given to us.     The motels already want glitzy signs - some with flashing lights. If the car wash business will be so good, which is repeated several times in the lengthy 88 page write up, why does he need such a high and glitzy sign also. We are trying to change the character of Beach Blvd. so that no evidence of its racy past is evident in the future. Somehow there should be a statement in the CUP that this sign will need to meet the requirements of the planned signage which is yet to be determined. I do not want this sign to be the stimulus for future signage.     NEW CORRESPONDENCE ITEM NO. 3 2 Parking spaces will also be at a premium at busy times when it is possible for 120 cars to go through the car wash. How long will people take to wipe off windows, chrome, hubcaps etc. plus vacuum and clean out their cars while some of course will not do this at all. With five employees who must park their cars on the premises that leaves only 21 spaces for cars to vacuum.      With two ingress/outgress places on Ball Road, where does the public bus load and unload passengers? As to noise factor, add in the noise of the vacuums running. When the Vault was added, we were aware of the apartments behind the carwash area and the Vault did not have air conditioning so their windows will be open all summer. How will they be affected?     I would appreciate your consideration to these points in your deliberation's this evening since I am unable to attend the meeting.     Esther Wallace  WAND Chairman