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1999 SEP 09 CC PACKET ADJ�4 AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City- related business that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council/Planning Commission and/or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person Before speaking to the City Council /Planning Commission, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 607 -2208 Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 1999 - 6:00 P.M. 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Mike Gordon CALL TO ORDER - Chairman Bnan Crowley PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — ROLL CALL Council ROLL CALL Planning Commission A. CITY COUNCIL /PLANNING COMMISSION WORKSHOP Environmental Assessment EA -451 and General Plan Amendment 98 -03 (Housing Element Update) Review of the Housing Element Update Draft Needs Assessment Component, Goals, Policies, Objectives and Programs Address: Citywide Applicant: City of El Segundo Recommendation - 1) Review and discuss draft Report; (101 2) Provide direction to Staff; or, 3) Other possible action /direction. Environmental Assessment EA -454 and General Plan Amendment 98 -04 (Circulation Element Update) Review of the Draft Circulation Element Update Technical Report, Recommendations, Goals, Policies and Objectives Address: Citywide Applicant: City of El Segundo Recommendation - 1) Review and discuss draft Report; 2) Provide direction to Staff; or, 3) Other possible action /direction. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 COUNCIL ADJOURNMENT B. Consent Calendar All items are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously If a request for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) should be considered individually under the next heading of business 3. August 26, 1999 Minutes RECOMMENDED ACTION: Approve, or Approve with corrections. C. Call Items From Consent Calendar D. Public Communications (for items not on this Agenda, and for which this body is responsible) E. Written Communications (other than what is included in Agenda packets) F. Public Hearings — Continued Business None G. Public Hearings — New Business 4. Environmental Assessment EA -490 and Administrative Use Permit 99 -4 On -Sale Beer and Wine at new restaurant (Taiko) Address: 2041 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 190 Applicant: Mr. Art Rodriguez (Agent for Taiko restaurant) Property Owner: Continental Development Corporation Notice of approval of an Administrative Use Permit Transmittal of August 19, 1999, Letter of Determination from the Director of Planning and Building Safety approving Administrative Use Permit No 99 -4 permitting the on -site sale of beer and wine at a new restaurant RECOMMENDED ACTION: Receive and file. 002 H. Report From Planning and Building Safety Director Future Plannine Commission Meetings' Tentative Schedule September 23, 1999 (Regular Meetine) Everest Storage (EA -427) PG December 9, 1999 (Regular Meetinel 1 Circulation Element (EA -454) EU, PG 2 Require surveys for new walls and buildings (AD 99 -xx) LS January 13, 2000 (Regular Meeting) MMOD Smoky Hollow (EA -486) PG, FT I. Planning Commissioners' Comments J. Adjournment — Regular Meeting Scheduled for September 23, 1999, 6:00 P.M. NOTE The related files are available for public review in the Planning Division, Monday through Friday, 7 30 a m to 5 30 p in Agenda packets, including Staff Reports, are also available in the Planning Division beginning at 500 pm Friday of the week prior to the Planning Commission meeting PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit) Individuals who have received value oJ$50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 ADJOURNMENT POSTED DATE s \09- 09 -6p_B on3 City of El Segundo Interdepartmental Correspondence Meeting Date: September 9, 1999 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Chairman and Members of the PI Wing Commission FROM: Mary Strenn, City Manage THROUGH: James Hansen, Interim Director of Planning and Building j Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner STAFF PLANNER- Hannah L Brondial Bowen, AICP, Contract Planner L f � DATE: September 1, 1999 SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA -451, General Plan Amendment GPA 98 -03 Housing Element Update Draft Needs Assessment Component Background Attached is a copy of the Screen Draft Housing Element Needs Assessment Component (Exhibit "A ") prepared by the City's Housing Element Consultant, Cotton /Beland /Associates. This document will be discussed at the joint City Council/ Planning Commission Housing and Circulation Element Workshop, scheduled for 6.00 PM, September 9, 1999. The overall goal of the workshop will be to solicit input regarding particular housing need areas in the City and to identi anv potential new and /or revised Droarams that vou. as the elected and appointed officials of the Citv. would like to see addressed in the Draft Housing Element [Please bring these documents with you to the workshop.] Needs Assessment - Issues and Programs The following are some of the key issues and findings addressed in this Needs Assessment document; as detailed in Sections 6 A. and C. - Goals and Policies, and Housing Programs, Pages 6 -1 through 6 -12, respectively. Conserving and Improving Existing Affordable Housing Stock — In brief, housing prices in El Segundo are high; (which limits availability to very low, low and moderate - income households) housing is limited and sells quickly; and, the housing stock is older but currently in good condition as detailed below- 004 Draft Needs Assessment memo September 1, 1999 Page 2 of 5 A. The homeownership market in the City is "hot," with many of the single -family homes on the market a maximum of 30 days. Median listing prices are around $400,000. B. Condominiums represent approximately one -half of available for - sale housing in the City, with median listing prices around $240,000 Many of the smaller, older condominiums in the City are within the range of affordability to moderate income households, although the necessary downpayment and closing costs may still represent an obstacle to homeownership. C. The City's rental housing market is extremely 'light," with very few advertised units. Review of rental listings in the Daily Breeze over a one -month period documents only 20 units available for rent. In terms of affordability, market rents for 1 -2 bedroom apartments are affordable to low income households, although condos and single - family home rentals are predominantly beyond the range of affordability for this group. Market rents are beyond the level of affordability for very low- income households. D. While single family homes remain the predominant housing type, and the City has numerous condominium developments, the City has become a majority renter community (59.6% in 1990). Existing Programs: 1. Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs la Minor Home Repair Program 1b Residential Sound Insulation Program (FAA) Potential New Program: 1c. Countywide HOME Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program - Financial assistance to multi - family unit property owners for rehabilitation of rental units available to low- income tenants. E. Despite the fact that two - thirds of the City's housing is over 30 years in age, the City's Code compliance program currently identifies few units in substandard condition. As the housing stock and households age further, substandard conditions may become an issue. 0r5 Draft Needs Assessment memo September 1, 1999 Page 3 of 5 Existing Program: 2. Code Compliance Inspection Program Potential New Program: 3. Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program — Neighborhood clean -up efforts and infrastructure improvements. II Assist in Production of Affordable Housing — First -time homebuyer programs and incentives for developing lower cost new construction affordable housing could be provided. Potential New Programs: 4. Section 8 Rental Assistance 5 First -Time Homebuyer Programs 5a. Countywide Affordable Homeownership Program 5b. Lease -to -Own Program 5c Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) 6. Countywide Affordable Homeownership Development Program 7 Countywide Affordable Rental Housing Development Program 8 Tax Exempt Multi -family (renters) Revenue Bond Program III. Providing Adequate Sites - Adequate sites for all types, sizes and prices of housing must be addressed within the Element. Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) - California Housing Element law requires that each city and county develop local housing programs designed to meet its "fair share" of existing and future housing needs for all income groups The Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) has determined that El Segundo's draft RHNA is 78 additional units for the 7.5 year planning period (1998- 2005). The City's fair share allocation is 14 very low income units, 11 low income units, 16 moderate income units and 37 above moderate income units. While the City's residential sites inventory provides theoretical capacity for 419+ additional units, the vast majority of these units are on underutilized single - family properties. The City may want to consider targeting areas, such as Smoky Hollow, the Imperial School site, and /or Main Street/Downtown for increased density, revised development standards or housing programs. () r) fi Draft Needs Assessment memo September 1, 1999 Page 4 of 5 An average of only three new units are developed annually in El Segundo and the City may need to demonstrate to HCD it is willing to take a more proactive role in facilitating residential development. Downtown Specific Plan — The majority of vacant land currently available is in non - residential zoning categories, therefore, the principal options available to expanding the housing supply would be to recycle lower density developments or underutilized land to higher densities (refer to Table 26, page 5 -2) and to continue to support mixed uses along Main Street. Currently, the Downtown Commercial (C -RS) zoning designation permits a maximum of 10 dwelling units per acre, or one dwelling unit per legal lot, for residential uses located on the second floor above commercial (street level) uses The Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) Zone also provides the same residential opportunities. The City is currently preparing a Downtown Specific Plan which encompass blocks 100 -400 along Main Street and blocks 100 -300 along Richmond Street. The number of existing residential units in these areas is approximately 62 dwelling units, with a maximum total build -out under the current Zoning standards of approximately 96 units. The City may want to consider increasing the allowable density in the Downtown Specific, Plan Area and /or other areas to exceed 10 dwelling units per acre. Emergency and Transitional Housing — Pursuant to State law (as recently upheld in Hoffmaster vs San Diego), the Housing Element will need to include a program to revise the Zoning Ordinance to provide for emergency shelters and transitional housing in appropriate zones Potential New Programs. 9. Land Use Element and Specific Plans 10. Facilitate Development on Underutilized Sites 11. Sites for Transitional Housing /Emergency Shelters VI. Removing Governmental and Other Constraints - State law requires the Element to address, and where legally possible, remove governmental constraints that impact housing. 007 Draft Needs Assessment memo September 1, 1999 Page 5 of 5 Potential New Program: 12. Density Bonus/Development Incentive Ordinance Existing Program 13 Expedite Project Review V. Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities - Fair Housing Opportunities for all socio- economic segments of the community must be provided. Existing Program. 14 Fair Housing Program VI. Existing Housing Programs — Section 6, Part B, Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Adopted Housing Element, (Pages 6 -2 through 6 -9) of the draft Needs Assessment document, evaluates the accomplishments of the housing policies and programs contained in the existing Housing Element (updated in 1992). Refer to this section of the draft Needs Assessment document for detailed information. Potential Action 15 Review existing Programs and keep, amend or delete some or all of the existing Programs. ATTACHMENT: A) Housing Element Update Draft Needs Assessment Component, dated August 1999. cc: Mark Hensley, City Attorney Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk Debra Brighton, El Segundo Library Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner Paul Garry, Assistant Planner Sandra Massa- Lavitt, Contract Planner Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner Karen Warner, CBA (memo only) Planning Division Counter (2) EA -451 File P \prgec1sk451 •475Swkshp_mem o n 8 Draft City of Ell Segundo 2000 -2005 Housing Element Needs Assessment Component rcb COTTON /BELAND /ASSOCIATES URBAN AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING (10 9 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO 2000 -2005 HOUSING ELEMENT NEEDS ASSESSMENT COMPONENT Draft August 1999 CottonBeland /Associates 747 East Green Street, Suite 300 Pasadena, California 91101 olo #1075 00 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO HOUSING ELEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page 1 INTRODUCTION 1 -1 A State Policy and Authorization ] -1 B Organization of the Housing Element 1 -3 C Relationship to Other General Plan Elements 1 -5 D Public Participation 1 -5 E Sources of Information 1 -6 2 HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT 2 -1 A Population 2 -1 B Household Characteristics 2 -9 C Housing Stock Characteristics 2 -20 D Regional Housing Needs 2 -28 3 SUMMARY OF HOUSING NEED 3 -1 4 HOUSING CONSTRAINTS 4 -1 A Market Constraints ... 4 -1 B Governmental Constraints 4 -4 C Environmental Constraints 4 -10 5 HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES 5 -1 A Availability of Sites for Housing 5 -1 B Opportunities for Energy Conservation 5 -3 6 HOUSING PLAN 6 -1 A Goals and Policies (to be provided) 6 -1 B Evaluation of Accomplishments Under Adopted Housing Element 6 -1 C Housing Programs (to be provided) 6 -1 City of El Segunt Housing Element F Table of Contents 011 CITY OF El SEGUNDO HOUSING ELEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) LIST OF TABLES Table Page 1 State Housing Element Requirements 1 -4 2 Population Growth Trends 2 -2 3 Age Distribution 2 -3 4 School Enrollment 2 -5 5 Racial and Ethnic Change 2 -6 6 Jobs Held by El Segundo Residents 2 -7 7 Household Characteristics 2 -9 8 Average Household Size for El Segundo and Neighborhood Communities 2 -10 9 Income Distribution 2 -12 10 HUD Income Groups 2 -12 11 Summary of Housing Overpayment 2 -13 12 Special Need Groups 2 -14 13 Disability Status of Non-Institutional Persons 2 -16 14 Inventory of Homeless Services and Facilities -South Bay Region 2 -19 15 Housing Growth Trends in El Segundo and Neighboring Communities 2 -20 16 Comparative Housing Unit Mix 2 -21 17 Listing Prices of Single -Family Housing Units 2 -24 18 Listing Prices of Condominiums /Townhomes 2 -24 19 Comparison of Rental Rates 2 -25 20 Maximum Affordable Rent and For -Sale Housing Costs 2 -27 21 Summary of Existing and Projected Housing Needs 3 -3 22 Disposition of Conventional Loans 4 -2 23 Primary Mortgage Lenders 4 -3 24 Residential Development Standards 4 -6 25 Fees Charged For Residential Development 4 -8 26 Residential Development Potential 5 -2 Ciry of El Segundo Table of Contents Housing Element 012 CITY OF El SEGUNDO HOUSING ELEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued) LIST OF FIGURES Figure Page 1 Regional Location Map 1 -2 2 Population Change 1990 -1998 2 -2 3 Household Income Characteristics 2 -11 4 Composition of Homeless Population, LA County 1993 -94 2 -18 5 Age of Housing Stock 2 -22 6 Median Housing Sale Prices 2 -23 7 Hazardous Waste Generators 4 -11 City of El Segundo Housing Element in Table of 013 1. INTRODUCTION The City of El Segundo is located in the South Bay Region of Los Angeles County, approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Los Angeles The City occupies an area of approximately 5 46 square miles, and is home to approximately 16,400 residents and a large daytime employee population of about 80,000 The City is bordered on the North by the Los Angeles International Airport, on the West by the Pacific Ocean, to the South by the Chevron Refinery, and to the East by the 405 Freeway These barriers isolate El Segundo's residential and downtown communities from other South Bay communities Figure 1 depicts El Segundo's regional location and City boundaries respectively Given the lack of vacant residential land in El Segundo, combined with the City's predominately commercial and industrial orientation, the City has experienced only limited residential growth over the past two decades, with an average annual growth of only three units per year since 1995 Many residents view El Segundo's stable residential neighborhoods and sound housing stock as one of the City's greatest attributes The City's stock of 7,300 dwelling units is characterized by a relatively even split between single and multi -family residences, although the 1990 census documents a majority of the City's units (60 percent) are renter - occupied With relatively affordable home prices and rental rates compared to neighboring coastal communities, El Segundo offers a range of housing opportunities to the varied income levels of residents in the community This 2000 -2005 Housing Element of El Segundo's General Plan sets forth the City's strategy to preserve and enhance the community's residential character, expand housing opportunities for all economic segments, and provide guidance and direction for local government decision - making in all matters relating to housing A. STATE POLICY AND AUTHORIZATION The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and suitable living environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal Recognizing the important role of local planning programs in the pursuit of this goal, the Legislature has mandated that all cities and counties prepare a housing element as part of their comprehensive General Plans Section 65302 (c) of the Government Code sets forth the specific components to be contained in a community's housing element Table 1 summarizes these State requirements and identifies the applicable sections in the El Segundo Housing Element where these requirements are addressed City of El Segundo introduction Housing Element 014 West Hollywood 405 Beverly Hills \ Los Angeles 10 J Santa /ytonica Culver City , Los Angeles Inglewood LAX �� ~ 105 El Segundo awthorn Gardena Manhattan Beach Pacific Ocean Hermosa Beach Torrance Redondo Beach North 0 2 4 miles 1 -2 Figure 1 Regional Location City of El Segundo Housing Element 015 State law requires Housing Elements to be updated at least every five years to reflect a community's changing housing needs El Segundo's Housing Element was last updated in 1992 and is currently being updated through the year 2005 as part of the five -year update cycle for jurisdictions within the SCAG (Southern California Association of Governments) region The Element sets forth a strategy to address the City's identified housing needs, including specific implementing programs and activities The Housing Element is a five -year plan, extending from 2000 to 2005 The other General Plan elements typically cover a ten- to 20 -year planning horizon B. ORGANIZATION OF THE HOUSING ELEMENT The Housing Element sets forth housing goals and policies for El Segundo to address the City's existing and projected needs Specific housing programs to implement these goals and policies are identified in the final Housing Plan section of the document The El Segundo Housing Element is comprised of the following major components 1 An analysis of the City's population, household and employment base, and the characteristics of the City's housing stock (Section 2) 2 A summary of the present and projected housing needs of the City's households (Section 3) 3 A review of potential constraints to meeting the City's identified housing needs (Section 4) 4 An evaluation of opportunities that will further the development of new housing (Section 5) 5 A statement of the Housing Plan to address El Segundo's identified housing needs, including housing goals, policies and programs (Section 6) City of El Segundo Introduction Housing Element 1 -3 016 Table 1 State Housing Element Requirements City of El Segundo Housing Element 1 -4 Introduction ", 017 Required Housing Element Component Document Reference A. Housing Needs Assessment I Analysts of population trends in El Segundo in relation to Section 2 -A regional trends 2 Analysis of employment trends in El Segundo in relation to Section 2 -A regional trends 3 Projection and quantification of El Segundo's existing and Section 3 projected housing needs for all income groups 4 Analysis and documentation of El Segundo's housing characteristics including the following a level of housing cost compared to ability to pay, Section 2 -B b overcrowding, Section 2 -B c housing stock condition Section 2 -C 5 An inventory of land suitable for residential development, Section 5 -A including vacant sites, land having redevelopment potential, and an analysts of the relationship of zoning, public facilities, and services to these sites 6 Analysis of existing and potential governmental constraints Section 4 -13 upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels 7 Analysis of existing and potential non - governmental and Sections 4 -A market constraints upon the maintenance, improvement, or development of housing for all income levels 8 Analysis of special needs households disabled, elderly, Section 2 -B large families, female- headed households, farmworkers 9 Analysts concerning the needs of homeless individuals and Section 2 -13 families in El Segundo 10 Analysis of opportunities for energy conservation with Section 5 -13 respect to residential development B Goals and Policies I Identification of El Segundo's goals and policies relative to Section 6 -A maintenance, improvement, and development of housing City of El Segundo Housing Element 1 -4 Introduction ", 017 C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS The City of El Segundo General Plan is comprised of the following seven elements 1) Land Use, 2) Economic Development; 3) Circulation, 4) Housing, 5) Open Space & Recreation, 6) Conservation, 7) Air Quality, 5) Boise, 6) Public Safety; and 7) Hazardous Materials & Waste Management The Housing Element builds upon the other General Plan elements and is entirely consistent with the policies and proposals set forth by the Plan As portions of the General Plan are amended in the future, the Plan (including the Housing Element) will be reviewed to ensure internal consistency is maintained D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Section 65583 (c)(5) of the Government Code states that, "The local government shall make diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort " City residents will have several opportunities to recommend strategies, review, and comment on the El Segundo Housing Element The Planning Commission and City Council will conduct a City of El Segundo Introduction Housing Element 1 -5 018 Required Housing Element Component Document Reference C. Implementation Program An implementation program should do the following I Identify adequate sites which will be made available through Section 6 -D appropriate action with required public services and facilities for a variety of housing types for all income levels 2 Program to assist in the development of adequate housing to Section 6 -D meet the needs of low and moderate income households 3 Identify and, when appropriate and possible, remove Section 6 -D governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing in El Segundo 4 Conserve and improve the condition of the existing and Section 6 -D affordable housing stock in El Segundo 5 Promote housing opportunities for all persons Section 6 -D 6 Preserve lower income households assisted housing Section 6 -D developments C. RELATIONSHIP TO OTHER GENERAL PLAN ELEMENTS The City of El Segundo General Plan is comprised of the following seven elements 1) Land Use, 2) Economic Development; 3) Circulation, 4) Housing, 5) Open Space & Recreation, 6) Conservation, 7) Air Quality, 5) Boise, 6) Public Safety; and 7) Hazardous Materials & Waste Management The Housing Element builds upon the other General Plan elements and is entirely consistent with the policies and proposals set forth by the Plan As portions of the General Plan are amended in the future, the Plan (including the Housing Element) will be reviewed to ensure internal consistency is maintained D. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Section 65583 (c)(5) of the Government Code states that, "The local government shall make diligent effort to achieve public participation of all economic segments of the community in the development of the housing element, and the program shall describe this effort " City residents will have several opportunities to recommend strategies, review, and comment on the El Segundo Housing Element The Planning Commission and City Council will conduct a City of El Segundo Introduction Housing Element 1 -5 018 public study session upon completion of the housing needs assessment and prior to formulation of the Element's policies and programs Once the State Department of Housing and Community Development has reviewed the draft Element, public hearings will be conducted before both the Planning Commission and City Council Notification will be published in the local newspaper in advance of each hearing and copies of the draft Element will be available for review at City Hall, and the public library E. SOURCES OF INFORMATION The analysis of population characteristics and existing housing stock for the Housing Element is based primarily on the sources listed below U S Department of Commerce, Bureau of Census, 1980 and 1990 Census reports State Department of Finance, 1998 Population and Housing Estimates Housing Element Update of the El Segundo General Plan, 1992 Housing Element Existing Conditions Report, 1992 City of El Segundo Zoning Ordinance, 1993 SCAG Regional Housing Needs Assessment, 1999 California Association of Realtors 1998/1999 Sales Data Daily Breeze rental listings (April -May 1999) SCAG Growth Forecasts 1994 -2020 City of El Segundo Quarterly Code Compliance Inspections, 1998 and 1999 10 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 1997 In addition, interviews were conducted with City staff, local realtors, service providers, and others with knowledge of the local housing market and housing needs of City residents City of El Segundo Introduction Housing Element I -6 W 019 2. HOUSING NEEDS ASSESSMENT Assuring the availability of adequate housing for all social and economic sectors of the City's present and future population is an important goal for El Segundo To achieve this goal requires an assessment of the housing needs of the community and region This section discusses the demographic, socio- economic, and housing characteristics of the City of El Segundo in an effort to determine the specific housing needs of the City and its residents The Needs Assessment section of the Housing Element will serve to identify the nature and extent of unmet housing needs in the City A. POPULATION 1. Population Growth Trends The City saw a 12 percent average annual decrease in its population growth during the 1970's, resulting in a population decrease of 12 percent from 1970 to 1980 In contrast, the 1990 Census reported that El Segundo's population was 15,223 persons, marking a population increase of nearly 11 percent in the span of ten years since the 1980 census This growth rate was noticeably less than the 17 percent for Los Angeles County as a whole Cities surrounding El Segundo, such as Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, experienced growth patterns similar to El Segundo, with decreases in population in the 1970's and modest increases in the 1980's As of January 1998, the State Department of Finance estimated that the City's population numbered approximately 16,424, an increase of about 8 percent in the eight years since the Census This rate of growth is lust slightly below that for Los Angeles County as a whole or that of most of El Segundo's neighboring communities as shown on Table 2 and Figure 2 City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -1 020 Table 2 Population Growth Trends Jurisdiction 1990 1998 Change 1990 -1998 EI Se undo 15,223 16,424 7.9% Hawthorne 71,349 78,573 101% Hermosa Beach 18,219 19,098 48% Inglewood 109,602 118,484 81% Manhattan Beach 32,063 34,898 88% Redondo Beach 60, 167 65,755 93% Los Angeles County 8,863,164 9,603,291 8 4% IM Col Figure 2 Population Change 1990 -1998 o y m ,C a c o _ C E O U O C U W 'o, c° E v v t 0 M ro m m m K M i S ® 1990 al 998 Sources 1990 US Census California State Department of Finance, Pop & Hsg Estimates as of January 1, 1998 City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -2 021 2. Age Characteristics Age distribution is an important factor in detenrimmg market housing demand Traditional assumptions are that the young adult population (20 to 34 years old) tend to favor apartments, low to moderate cost condominiums, and smaller single family units The adult population (35 to 65 years old) provides the mayor market for moderate to lugh end apartments, condominiums, and single family homes This age group tends to have higher incomes and larger household sizes The senior population (65 years and older) tends to generate demand for low to moderate cost apartments and condominiums, group quarters, and mobile homes Table 3 shows the age distribution of the population of the City of El Segundo in 1980 and 1990, and the proportionate age distribution of all Los Angeles County residents in 1990 Table 3 Age Distribution Source 1980 and 1990 U S Census As shown in Table 3, the 1990 median age in El Segundo of 33 1 years is higher than the County -wide median of 30 7 years The City witnessed significant proportional and numeric growth during the 1980s in its young adult (age 25 -34 years) and mid -adult populations (age 35- City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -3 022 1980 1990 Age Group Persons % of Total Persons % of Total L.A. County % of Total Under 5 years 652 47% 850 56% 83% 5 -9 617 45% 796 52% 73% 10 -14 918 67% 746 49% 66% 15 -19 1,217 89% 769 51% 72% 20 -24 1,400 102% 1,097 72% 91% 25 -34 2,698 196% 3,682 242% 198% 3544 1,847 134% 2,747 I8 0% 15 1% 45 -54 1,912 139% 1,824 120% 95% 55 -64 1,382 100% 1,249 82% 73% 65 -74 707 51% 906 60% 5 7% 75+ 402 29% 557 3 7% 40% Total 13,752 1000% 15,223 1000% 1000% Median Age 32 6 yrs 33 I yrs 30 7 yrs Source 1980 and 1990 U S Census As shown in Table 3, the 1990 median age in El Segundo of 33 1 years is higher than the County -wide median of 30 7 years The City witnessed significant proportional and numeric growth during the 1980s in its young adult (age 25 -34 years) and mid -adult populations (age 35- City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -3 022 44) This working age population has likely been attracted to the City based on the tremendous growth in the local employment base, particularly in the aerospace industry, and in the City's comparatively affordable housing relative to other coastal communities in the South Bay These characteristics as an employment center with relatively modest cost housing, have resulted in stable neighborhoods and a tightening of the housing market in El Segundo. El Segundo is a predominantly renter - occupied community according to the 1990 Census, with 60 percent of all households occupied by renters In conjunction with the growth in the young and mid -adult populations, this may indicate a potential need for increased first -time homebuyer opportunities in the City In the younger age groups, growth has not been as pronounced, or has declined There was less than a 1 percent increase in the City's early school age population (age 0 -9 years), and there was an actual numeric decline in population for ages 10 to 24 More recent information provided by the El Segundo School District is shown in Table 4 This data indicates that from 1990 to 1996 there was an increase in enrollment for all grades, with the most pronounced increase in kindergarten and the smallest increase in tenth grade Overall, there has been about a 15 percent increase in enrollment, indicating steady growth in the school age population Of the total enrolled students, approximately 10 percent are permit students, who live outside the district but go there because their parents work in the City About 40% of these permit students are in high school City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -4 023 Table 4 School Enrollment by Grade - El Segundo Unified School District Grade 1990 1991 1994 1996 Change 1990- 1996 % Change K 131 152 214 225 94 718% 1 150 146 151 202 52 347% 2 139 159 160 193 54 388% 3 122 164 159 165 43 35 2% 4 139 158 159 167 28 20 1% 5 147 140 156 166 19 12 9% 6 132 166 165 192 60 45 5% 7 153 173 180 222 69 45 1% 8 148 151 188 191 43 291% 9 181 195 213 223 42 232% 10 211 181 216 224 13 62% 11 163 178 185 210 47 288% 12 180 181 178 201 21 11 7% Total 3,986 4,136 4,318 4,577 591 148% Source El Segundo Unified School District, 1999 El Segundo has about the same proportion of seniors (9 7 percent age 65 and older) as the County as a whole (9 7 percent) Between 1980 and 1990, the City experienced only a slight proportional increase in seniors, who in 1980 represented 8 0 percent of the total population This increase, although slight, will likely continue to grow, and may indicate a need for expanded housing programs such as senior shared housing, senior housing repair assistance, and assisted supportive housing 3. Race and Ethnicity The racial and ethnic composition of a community effects housing needs due to the unique household characteristics of different groups Table 5 shows the changes in the racial /ethnic composition of El Segundo between 1980 and 1990 City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -5 WE There were several dramatic shifts in the years between 1980 and 1990. The most notable of these changes were proportionate increases in the Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic and Black populations, although these ethnic groups still comprise less than 15 percent of the City's total population El Segundo's ethnic composition continues to be predominately White at 84 5 percent of the population However, this represents a decrease from 1980 when the White population comprised 88 8 percent of the total More recent data from the El Segundo Unified School District indicates that during the 1998 -99 school year 73 5 percent of all enrolled students in kindergarten through secondary grades were White, 14 4 percent were Hispanic, 9 5 percent were Asian/Pacific Islander, and 2 6 percent were Black. These ethnic characteristics of the student population indicate that the White population has decreased since 1990, while other ethnic groups have increased Table 5 Racial and Ethnic Change from 1980 to 1990 Race /Ethnicity 1980 1990 Change Persons % of Total Persons °l° of Total Absolute Change Percent Change White 12,208 888% 12,987 848% 779 64% Hispanic 1,082 79% 1,382 90% 300 277% Asian/Pacific Islander 244 18% 733 48% 489 2004% Black 49 04% 133 09% 84 1714% American Indian 90 07% 59 04% -31 -344% Other 79 06% 19 01% -60 -759% Total 13,752 100% 15,313 100% 1,561 114% Source 1980 and 1990 U S Census El Segundo's ethnic make -up does not reflect the racial diversification that is occurring elsewhere in Los Angeles County A greater proportion of the City's residents are White compared to 41 percent of the County, while persons from the Hispanic and Black groups comprise a smaller proportion of the City's population than they do County -wide (37 3 percent Hispanic, 10 4 Asian, and 10 7 Black) The distribution of the remaining racial or ethnic groups is similar to the County -wide distribution City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -6 0 2r Because of the predominance of one racial group in El Segundo, successful housing policies and programs must be sensitive to the different needs and preferences of other cultural groups Household size, household composition, income levels and preferences in tenure are among the factors which must be considered 4. Employment According to the 1990 Census, there were 9,665 El Segundo residents in the labor force, representing a labor force participation rate of 76 3 percent of persons between the ages of 16 and 64 Most of the City's residents are employed in managerial and professional specialty occupations (42 7 percent) or in technical, sales, and administrative support capacities (32 2 percent) The unemployment rate reported in the 1990 Census was 3 4 percent, compared to the County -wide unemployment rate of 8 percent The City's unemployment has continued to fall well below the County, with the 1998 annual average documented at 3 0 percent compared to 6 5 percent in the County In April of 1999, El Segundo had an unemployment rate of 2 7 percent, compared to 6 0 percent for the County Table 6 Jobs Held by El Segundo Residents Job Category Number Percent Managerial/Professional 3,936 427% Sales, Technical, Admm (Support) 2,970 322% Service Occupations 788 86% Precision Production, Craft & Repair 892 97% Operators, Fabricators, & Laborers 543 59% Farming, Forestry, & Fishing 85 09% Total Employed Persons Total Persons in Labor Force 16 ears & over) 9,214 9,665 953% 1000% Source 1990 US Census In 1998, the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) prepared growth projections for each jurisdiction in the region for population, households, and employment through the year 2020 The employment projections for the City of El Segundo were as follows- Year 1994 2000 2010 #Jobs 55,106 66,490 80,405 City of Et Segundo Housing Element 2 -7 2015 2020 87,024 95,256 Housing Needs Assessment 026 A general measure of the balance of a community's employment opportunities with the needs of its residents is through a "fobs- housing balance" test A balanced community would have a match between employment and housing opportunities so that most of the residents could also work in the community Companng the number of jobs in El Segundo in 1994 (55,106) to the number of housing units in that same year (7,254) indicates a high fob- housing ratio of 7 59 This is reflective of the large employment base in El Segundo Large employers include the Chevron Refinery as well as mayor aerospace corporations such as the Aerospace Corporation, Hughes Corporation and Raytheon El Segundo is mobs -rich community, and the SCAG projections indicate that it will continue to be, with an estimated increase of almost 29,000 fobs projected from 2000 to 2020 The City's large employment base relative to the small number of housing units, and the projected fob increases for the City, indicate that there may be a need for additional housing in the community City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -8 027 B. HOUSEHOLD CHARACTERISTICS Information on household characteristics is an important indicator of housing needs in a community, Income and affordability are best measured at the household level, as are the special needs of certain groups, such as large - family households or female- headed households For example, if a city has a substantial number of young family households whose incomes compared with local housing costs preclude the option of buying a home, that city may wish to initiate a homebuyer assistance program 1. Household Composition and Size The Bureau of the Census defines a "household" as all persons who occupy a housing unit, which may include single persons living alone, families related through marriage or blood, or unrelated persons sharing living quarters Persons living in retirement or convalescent homes, dormitories, or other group living situations are not considered households The characteristics of the households in a city are important indicators of the type of housing needed in that community Table 7 below describes the household characteristics for El Segundo According to the 1990 Census, there were 6,773 households in the City of El Segundo, about 56 percent of which were family households This proportion is less than that of Los Angeles County as a whole, where 68 percent of all households consisted of families Single- person households represent the second largest household group in the City, comprising about 31 percent of all households (2,125) The remaining 879 households fall into the unrelated non - family household category, which consist of unrelated persons living together About 13 percent of El Segundo's households belonged to this category according to the 1990 Census. Table 7 Household Characteristics Household 1980 1990 Number Percent Number Percent Type Total Population 13.752 1000% 15,223 1000% In Group Quarters 60 043% 97 063% Total Households 5,985 1000% 6,773 10000/0 Average Household Size 229 225 Families 3,535 590% 3,769 560% Single Households 1,988 332% 2,125 314% Unrelated Non - Family Households 462 70% 879 130% Source 1980 and 1990 U S Census City of El Segundo Housing Element 2 -9 Housing Needs Assessment 028 Household size is an Important indicator of a source of population growth A city's average household size will Increase overtime If there is a trend towards larger families In communities where the population is aging, the average household size will often decline Between 1980 and 1990, the average household size in El Segundo decreased slightly from 2.29 to 2 25 persons per household The California State Department of Finance estimates household size in El Segundo at approximately 2 37 persons as of January 1, 1998 This figure is significantly less than the estimates for the City and County of Los Angeles (2 93 and 3.06 persons per household in 1998 respectively), and is fairly comparable with the relatively small average household sizes of all of El Segundo's coastal neighbors Average household size in nearby cities is shown in Table 8 Table 8 Average Household Sizes For the City of El Segundo and Neighboring Communities -- 1998 Estimates City Persons Per Household EI Se undo 237 Hawthorne 284 Hermosa Beach 206 Inglewood 320 Manhattan Beach 242 Redondo Beach 239 Source California Department of Finance, January 1998 2. Overcrowding The federal government defines an overcrowded household as one with more than one person per room, excluding bathrooms, kitchens. hallways, and porches Overcrowding in households results from either a lack of affordable housing (which forces more than one household to live together) and /or a lack of available housing units of adequate size According to the 1990 Census, there were a total of 261 households (3 8 percent) in El Segundo that were living in overcrowded conditions, compared to 19 percent Countywide Overcrowding among renter - households was more prevalent than among owner - households Of the total 261 overcrowded households, about 204 were renter - households In contrast, of the total overcrowded households, only 57 were owner - households The Census indicates that 66 percent of the households in El Segundo have less than 50 persons per room, therefore, overcrowding does not appear to be a primary Issue for the City City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -10 029 3. Household Income and Income Distribution Income is a major factor in evaluating the affordability of housing in a community According to the 1990 Census the median household income in El Segundo was $43,975, which is well above the County -wide median household income of $34,965. In comparison with its neighbors, the median household income in El Segundo was higher than that of Hawthorne and Inglewood, somewhat lower than Hermosa Beach and Redondo Beach, and significantly lower than that of Manhattan Beach Figure 3 shows the City's median household income in comparison to neighboring cities as well as to the Los Angeles County average Figure 3 Household Income Characteristics For El Segundo and Neighboring Communities - 1990 Source 1990 US Census The State Department of Housing and Community Development has developed the following income categories based on the Median Family Income (MFI) of a Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) established by the U S Department of housing and Urban Development • Very Low Income 50 percent or less of the area MFI, • Low Income between 51 and 80 percent of the area MFI, • Moderate Income between 81 and 120 percent of the area MFI, • Upper Income greater than 120 percent of the area MFI Cut of E1 Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -11 OJO The 1989 MFI for the Los Angeles -Long Beach MSA ($38,000) was used to interpolate the City's income distribution from the census according to the above categories The income distribution of the City of El Segundo is presented in Table 9 Table 10 breaks the income distribution of the City's residents down into the income categories designated by HUD Table 9 Income Distribution - 1990 Income Level No. of Households % of Total Cumulative Percentage < $5,000 129 19% 19% $5,000 - $9,999 230 34% 5 3% 510,000 - $14,999 295 4 3% 96% $15,000 - $24,999 680 99% 195% $25,000 - $34,999 975 143% 33 8% $35,000 - $49,999 1,408 206% 544% $50,000 - $74,999 1,722 252% 796% $75,000 - $99,999 788 11 5% 91 1% $100,000 - $149,000 499 73% 984% $150,000+ 109 16% 1000% Total 6,835 1000% 1000% Source 1990 US Census Table 10 HUD Income Groups - 1990 Income Group No. of Households % of Total Very Low Income (0 -50% of County Median) 926 13 5% Low income (51 -80% of County Median) 935 137% Moderate Income (81 -120% of County Median) 2,429 35 5% Upper Income ( +120% of County Median) 2,545 372% Total 6,835 10000/61 Source 1990 US Census City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -12 031 As shown, the 1990 Census documents about 27 percent of the City's households as earmng very low or low incomes The City is predominately a moderate and upper income community with about 73 percent of its households earning incomes in these ranges 4. Housing Affordability and Overpayment State and Federal standards specify that a household overpays for its housing costs if it pays 30 percent or more of its gross income on housing According to the 1990 Census, there were 6,773 occupied housing units in El Segundo Of these occupied units, 2,736 (40 4 percent) were owner - occupied, and 4,037 (59 6 percent) were occupied by renters Table 11 summarizes housing overpayment statistics by tenure for the City of El Segundo Table 11 Summary of Housing Overpayment Overpaying $20,000 to $35,000 to $50,000 or Households <$20,000 $34,999 $49,999 More Total Renters 552 616 235 58 1,461 Owners 101 98 114 468 781 Total 653 714 349 526 2,242 Source 1990 US Census According to the Census, 2,242 El Segundo households (33 percent of the City's total households), were spending 30 percent or more of their income on housing Of these households, 1,461 (65 percent) were renters, constituting slightly more than one -third of the total renter households in the City The majority of these overpaying renter households earned less than $35,000, with 37% earning less than $20,000 This may indicate a need for more affordable rental housing in El Segundo, and/or rent subsidies for very low income households In households with incomes of $50,000 or more, the majority of households overpaying were owner households While the extent of owner households overpaying for housing is not as great as that for renter households, there still may be a need for assistance to low and very low income homeowners In particular, seniors tend to have limited and fixed incomes, as well as physical limitations which may hinder their abilities to adequately maintain their properties GN of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -13 0,; c 5. Special Needs Groups Certain segments of the population may have particular difficulties in finding decent, affordable housing due to their special needs These special needs groups, as defined by State housing element law, include the elderly, disabled persons, large households, female- headed households, farmworkers, and the homeless In addition, military households are a group with special housing needs in El Segundo Table 12 summarizes the numbers of households /persons in each of these special needs groups in the City of El Segundo Table 12 Special Needs Groups Special Need Group No. Of Persons/Households % Total Population/Households Elderly Households (age 65 +) Elderly Living Alone 500 454 74% 67% Disabled Persons (Age 16 +) 1,251 99%, Large Households (5 or more members ) 385 57% Female- Headed Households With Children (< 18 years old) 575 325 85% 48% Farmworkers 85 56% Military Personnel in labor force) 130 85% Homeless persons 7-10 04% Source 1990 U S Census, El Segundo Police Department (Homeless persons) 'Percent of population 16 years and over Elderly Persons The special needs of many elderly households result from their lower, fixed incomes, physical disabilities, and dependence needs The population over 65 years of age has four main concerns • Income People over 65 are usually retired and living on a fixed income, • Health Care Because they have a higher rate of illness and dependency, health care and supportive housing are important, • Transportation Many seniors use public transit, however a significant number of seniors have disabilities and require alternative transportation, • Housing Many seniors live alone and many of them are renters These characteristics indicate a need for smaller, lower cost housing units with easy access to public transit and health care facilities City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -14 033 The Census shows that roughly 7 4 percent of the City's households were headed by elderly persons age 65 and above Of these approximately 500 households, 454 consisted of elderly persons living alone Members of this subpopulation of the elderly may have special needs for assistance with finances, household maintenance, and other routine activities. This is particularly true of persons age 75 and older who are more likely to be the "frail elderly " The City currently provides services for seniors through its Senior In -Home Care and Home Delivered Meals programs, which are supported with CDBG funds The 1990 Census indicates that there were at least 57 persons age 65 and over living at the poverty level This indicates that there may be a need for additional affordable senior housing In 1984, the City developed Park Vista, a 97 -unit senior housing project for seniors capable of independent living Rents are restricted to levels of affordable to very low- income households, and occupancy is limited to El Segundo residents with incomes which fall below moderate income levels Discussions with management at Park Vista indicate there is a need for an assisted care facility in the City as a continuum for residents needing to move into a more supportive housing environment Disabled Persons Physical and mental disabilities can hinder access to traditionally designed housing units as well as potentially limit the ability to earn adequate income As shown in Table 13, the 1990 Census indicates that approximately 10 0 percent of El Segundo's population age 16 years and older, has some form of work or mobility /self -care disability Although no current comparisons of disability with income, household size, or race /ethnicity are available, it is reasonable to assume that a substantial portion of disabled persons would be within federal Section 8 income limits, especially those households not in the labor force Furthermore, most lower income disabled persons are likely to require housing assistance Their housing need is further compounded by design and location requirements which can often be costly For example, special needs of households with wheelchair -bound or semi - ambulatory individuals may require ramps, holding bars, special bathroom designs, wider doorways, lower cabinets, elevators, and other interior and exterior design features Housing opportunities for individuals with disabilities can be addressed through the provision of affordable, barrier -free housing Rehabilitation assistance can be targeted toward disabled renters and homeowners for unit modification to improve accessibility Accessible housing can also be provided through senior housing development On, of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -15 034 Table 13 Disability Status of Non - institutional Persons Age and Disability Status Number Percent Persons 16-64 Years Old 11,070 982% With Work Disability only 513 46% With Mobility/Self -care Limitations only 174 16% With both Work and Mobility/Self-care Limitations 87 78% Persons 65 Years and Over 1,475 11 7% With Work Disability only 198 134% With Mobility/Self -care Limitations only 97 66% With both Work and Mobility/Self-care Limitations 182 123% Total Persons, 16 Years and Over 12,545 100% With Work Disability only 711 57% With Mobility/Self -care Limitations only 271 22% With both Work and Mobility/Self-care Limitations 269 21% =Total Persons 16 Years and Over 1,251 99% Source 1990 US Census Large Households Large Households are defined as those with five or more members The special needs of this group are based on the limited availability of adequately - sized, affordable housing units Because of housing stock limitations, and the fact that large families often have lower incomes, they are frequently subjected to overcrowded living conditions The increased strain which overcrowding places on housing units only serves to accelerate the pace of unit deterioration According to the 1990 Census, only 5 7 percent of all households in the City of El Segundo consisted of large family households In contrast to many communities where large households consist predominately of ethnic minorities and renters, large households in El Segundo are predominately non- mmonty homeowners, and therefore do not experience the same household overcrowding problems as in many communities With one third of the City's housing stock compnsed of three or more bedroom - units, the City has more than an adequate supply of housing units to accommodate the needs of its large family households Female- Headed Households Single- parent households often require special consideration and assistance due to their greater need for affordable and accessible day care, health care, and other supportive services In particular, female- headed households with children tend to have lower - incomes than other types of households, a situation that limits their housing options and access to supportive services City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -16 035 The 1990 Census indicates that there are 575 female - headed households in the City of El Segundo, 325 of which have children under the age of 18. These numbers account for approximately 8 5% and 4 8% respectively of all households in the city There are 38 female - headed households with minor children that have incomes below the poverty level Farmworkers Farmworkers are traditionally defined as persons whose primary incomes are earned through seasonal agricultural work Farmworkers have special housing needs because they earn lower incomes than many other workers and move throughout the season from one harvest to the next The 1990 Census reported that less than one percent (85 persons) of the City of El Segundo's residents were employed in farming, forestry, and fishing occupations Due to El Segundo's urban setting and nominal farmworker population, the special housing needs of this group can generally be addressed through overall programs for housing affordability Military Personnel According to the 1990 Census, there were 130 persons in the labor force employed in military occupations The U S Air Force base in El Segundo currently employs approximately 1,500 persons of whom the majority are military personnel Housing for base personnel is provided at Fort MacArthur, Pacific Heights and Pacific Crest in San Pedro for all military ranks and their families There are currently 574 units, including two -, three- and four - bedroom units Another 71 units are currently under construction at Fort MacArthur In addition, there are 52 single occupancy units available in three dormitories Air Force personnel unable to be housed in military housing contribute to the demand for affordable housing in the community Homeless Persons According to the most recent homeless study prepared by Shelter Partnership, up to 84,300 people in Los Angeles county were homeless on any given night between July 1993 and June 1994 i Among these homeless people, there were approximately 12,400 homeless family members, including 8,800 homeless children In the course of that year, up to 236,400 people in the County were homeless Among these homeless people, there were up to 49,000 homeless family members, including 12,000 homeless children As shown in Figure 4, the Shelter Partnership data reflects a diverse homeless population ' Shelter Partnership, Inc The Number of Homeless People in Los Angeles City and County, July 1993 to June 1994 City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -17 was], Figure 4 Composition of Homeless Population - Los Angeles County July 1993 and June 1994 Unaccompanied Parents & Youth Children 5% a1s V75 %o Source Shelter Partnership, Inc July 1993 to June 1994 Homelessness in El Segundo does not appear to be as critical as statistics indicate for the County Recent discussions with the El Segundo Police Department indicate that the City has a small number of homeless relative to its total population, with an estimated average of seven to ten homeless individuals on any given night These individuals are fairly constant, and are characterized as single men with drug or alcohol dependencies, and/or mental illnesses The 1990 Census reported that in El Segundo there were no persons visible in street locations or emergency shelters for the homeless At the present time there are no emergency shelters or transitional housing facilities within the City of El Segundo, with the closest shelters located five miles away in Redondo Beach or in nearby Lawndale However, the Salvation Army does provide the Police Department with nominal funding on an ad hoc basis to assist homeless persons that come through El Segundo These funds are used to provide fast food coupons, and bus fare which would allow transportation to overnight facilities A spokesperson for the Family Crisis Center in Redondo Beach indicated that most of the South Bay region's shelters are located in Long Beach, Carson or San Pedro Table 14 lists some of the key service providers for homeless persons in the South Bay region City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -18 03 Table 14 Inventory of Homeless Services and Facilities In the South Bay Region Organization Services Provided Catholic Charities - Family Shelter Provides 68 beds for homeless men, women and 123 East 14th children Single residents must be elderly or disabled Long Beach CA 90813 Stays of up to 45 days are permitted (310) 591 -1351 Christian Outreach Appeal Provides 30 beds for low -mcome men women and 318 Elm Avenue families with children for up to 2 years Long Beach CA 90802 (310) 436 -9877 Excelsior House Provides 8 beds for men and women with alcohol /drug 1007 Myrtle Ave or mental disorders for up to 3 weeks Persons must be Inglewood CA 90301 referred by a mental health agencl, psychiatrist or (310) 412 -4191 social worker Family Crisis Center Provides beds for up to 15 women with children under 103 West Torrance Blvd 18 who are victims of domestic violence Shelter for Redondo Beach CA 90277 adolescents at risk of becoming homeless is also (310) 379 -3620 provided Services include referrals to homeless shelters and outpatient counseling Stays of up to 6 months are permitted Harbor Interfaith Shelter Provides 70 beds for families and children for up to 2 1420 W 8' Street months San Pedro CA 90732 (310) 831 -0589 House of Yahweh Provides transitional housing with 16 beds for men and 4430 West 147^ Street women including families with children for up to 6 Lawndale, CA 90260 months (310) 675 -1384 Long Beach Rescue Mission Provides shelter and a 12 month substance abuse P O Box 1969 program for men and women Up to 133 beds are Long Beach, CA 90801 provided The length of stay varies (310) 591 -1292 Salvation Army Provides 286 beds for men and women for up to a stay 809 E 5" St of one year Los Angeles CA 90013 (213) 626 -4786 Transitional Living Centers Provides 12 beds for up to 4 months for chronically 16119 Prairie Avenue mentally dl persons Lawndale, CA 90260 (310) 542 -4825 Source Community Development Commission County of Los Angeles, Housing and Community Development Plan 1995 -1998 Cotton /Beland /Associates 1999 City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -19 038- C. HOUSING STOCK CHARACTERISTICS A housing unit is defined as a house, apartment, or single room, occupied as separate living quarters, or if vacant, intended for occupancy as separate living quarters Separate living quarters are those in which the occupants live and eat separately from any other person in the building and which have direct access from the outside of the building or through a common hall A community's housing stock is the compilation of all its housing units 1. Housing Growth As of January, 1998, the State Department of Finance documents there are 7,340 dwelling units in El Segundo, an increase of only 150 units (2 1 percent) since 1990 This growth rate was approximately the same as that of the City of Los Angeles, but slightly less than the County (Table 15) Meanwhile, El Segundo's population is estimated to have grown by nearly 1,201 persons (7 8 percent) during this time period There has been only a slight increase in the 1998 average household size of 2 35, compared to 2 25 in 1990 Table 15 Housing Growth Trends in El Segundo And Neighboring Communities City or Jurisdiction Housing Units Change 1990 - 1998 1990 1998 EISe undo 7,190 7,340 21% Hawthorne 29,214 29,578 12% Hermosa Beach 9,689 9,772 09% Inglewood 38,713 39,173 1 2% Manhattan Beach 14,695 15,123 2 9% Redondo Beach 28,220 29,022 2 8% City of Los Angeles 1,299,343 1,326,774 21% Los Angeles County 3,163,343 3,247,372 27% Sources 1990 US Census, California State Department of Finance, Pop & Hsg Estimates as of January I, 1998 City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -20 039 2. Housing Type and Tenure Table 16 provides the breakdown of the City's housing stock in 1990 and 1998 by unit type As shown, while single- family detached homes remain the predominant housing type, the majority of growth occurring in the City has been comprised of condominium and apartment complexes with five or more units Due to the City's scarcity of vacant residential land, most of the growth has been accommodated through recycling of existing lower density residential , and particularly of smaller multi - family projects with 2 -4 units As indicated previously, the proportion of owner - occupied households in El Segundo (40 4 percent) in 1990 is significantly lower than that of renter- occupied households (59 6 percent) Table 16 Comparative Housing Unit Mix in 1990 -1998 Housing Type 1990 1998 No. Of Units % of Total No. Of Units % of Total Single-Family Detached 3,129 43 5% 3,159 430% Attached 252 3 5% 293 40% Total 3,381 470% 3,452 470% Multi-Family 2 -4 Units 926 858 11 7% 5+ Units 2,794 3,029 413% Total 3,720 A51 3,887 53 0% Mobile Homes 89 1 001% Total Housing Units 7,190 1000% 7,340 1000% Total Occupied Owner- occupied Renter-occupied 6,773 2,736 4,037 1000% 404% 596% 6,915 n/a n/a n/a n/a Vacancy Rate 58% 5 8% Source 1990 U S Census, California State Department of Finance, Pop & Hsg Estimates as of January 1, 1998 Notes The 1990 census includes recreational vehicles (RVs) and other non - permanent mobile homes in its definition of "mobile homes - other " Department of Finance also includes manufactured housing under the count of mobile homes City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -21 040 3. Age and Condition of Housing Stock Figure 5 shows the age of the housing stock in El Segundo In general, housing over 30 years old is usually in need of some mayor rehabilitation, such as a new roof, foundation work, plumbing, etc As indicated in Figure 6, the majority (about 68 percent) of El Segundo's housing units were constructed prior to 1970 This represents a significant proportion of the City's housing stock, and indicates that preventative maintenance will be essential to ward off widespread housing deterioration Some households, such as seniors who have owned their homes for many years and have relatively low house payments, may dust be able to afford their monthly housing costs For such households, the cost of mayor repairs or renovation may be impossible Assisting these households through a housing rehabilitation assistance program can help preserve the City's existing affordable housing stock 250% 200% m 15 0% 0 r 0 a, 10 0% 50% 00% Figure 5 Age of Housing Stock 1939 or 1940- 1950- 1980- 1970- 1980 - Earlier 1949 1959 1969 1979 March, 1990 Year Built Source 1990 U S Census The Building and Safety Department of El Segundo conducts quarterly code compliance inspections in order to identify those structures which may be in substandard condition or not compliant The inspection is conducted via a windshield survey only and does not involve interior inspections, therefore it identifies structures which appear to be in violation rather than individual units These violations are added to the list of active Code Compliance cases and are followed up by code compliance staff During the first quarter of 1999, the survey showed a total of 18 residential violations Citywide which involved illegal construction or additions, illegal home occupation businesses, or property maintenance issues such as City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -22 041 disrepair or lack of landscape maintenance According to the City, most of these violations were related to property maintenance, and no unit was found to be substandard or illegal Illegal units include garage, accessory structure, or single- family to multi - family unit conversions During 1998, the City identified a total of 44 residential violations, or an average of 11 per quarter The majority of these violations were also related to property maintenance 4. Housing Costs Housing Prices The 1990 Census documents a median housing unit value of $357,300 in El Segundo, about 58 percent above the county -wide median of $226,400, but well below Manhattan Beach ($500,001) and Hermosa Beach ($431,500) More recent figures from the California Association of Realtors (CAR) indicate that the sales price of housing in El Segundo has dropped since that time During February -March 1999 the median price of a single -family detached home sold in El Segundo was $313,250, lower than in the same time period for 1998, when the median price was $329,250 Median single- family home prices for this time period are shown below in Figure 6 for El Segundo and selected neighboring cities El Segundo, Inglewood, and Lawndale showed a decrease in median price during the 1998 - 1999 time period whereas Hawthorne, Hermosa Beach, and Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach showed an increase The City of Hermosa Beach, approximately four miles south of El Segundo, showed the largest increase in price during this time period $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 $30Q000 $200,000 $100,000 E Figure 6 Median Housing Sales Prices 1998 - 1999 El Segundo and Neighboring Communities O N M D 0 C o c o o u °o a t °c N = 2 m rn m m CO Source California Association of Realtors, April 1999 ®Mar -98 ■ Mar -99 City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -23 042 Although not representative of final home prices, the CAR multiple listings provide a more detailed illustration of the current market for single - family homes and condominiums A summary of this data is shown below in Tables 17 and 18, and documents average asking prices well above the actual sales prices illustrated in Figure 5 Discussions with the City and realtors indicate that the current market in El Segundo is "hot', and that typically a single - family home is on the market a maximum of 30 days, with many being sold in the first week they are listed One local realtor reported that there were currently only 30 properties listed compared to the usual 100 or more Table 17 Listing Prices of Single - Family Housing Units April 1999 Number of Bedrooms Median Price Average Price Price Range Number of Units 1 Bedroom Price n/a n/a n/a 2 Bedrooms $314,900 $323,543 $298- 000 - $389,000 7 3 Bedrooms $349,937 $358,222 $338,900 - $385,000 8 4 Bedrooms $592,000 $556,492 $365,000 - $764,900 12 5 Bedrooms $479,000 $554,200 $449,000 - $779,000 5 6 Bedrooms $488,998 $488,998 $478,995 - $499,000 2 Totals $402,000 $457,573 $298,000 - $779,000 34 Source California Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Data, April 13" to 28th, 1999 Table 18 Listing Price of Condominiumsfrownhomes April 1999 Number of Median Average Price Range Number of Bedrooms Price Price Units I Bedroom $94,900 $94,900 $94,900 1 2 Bedrooms $199,000 $193,215 $117,950 - $289,500 23 3 Bedrooms $279,995 $281,556 $279,995 - $281,556 7 Totals 1 $239,000 1 $221,651 1 $94,900 - $289,500 31 Source California Association of Realtors Multiple Listing Data, April 13" to 28th, 1999 City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -24 [IIIN The majority of the single- family homes shown have 4 bedrooms, which is reflective of the significant proportion of large -unit housing in the City, with one -third of the City's housing having three or more bedrooms Of the total units listed, about half are condommiums /townhomes The majority of these consist of 2- bedroom units As shown in Table 18, there is only one 1- bedroom condominium unit listed for sale, reflective of the fact that only one condominium project exists in the City with one bedroom units This project is a recent apartment to condominium conversion The scarcity of 1- bedroom condominiums limits entry into the home ownership market, which means that low and moderate income households may be forced to remain in the rental market Housing Rental Rates The median contract rent for El Segundo according to the 1990 Census was $754 per month This was lower than that for Manhattan Beach ($1,001) and Hermosa Beach ($863), but higher than that for Hawthorne ($593) or Los Angeles County ($570) The 1990 Census also indicated that of the 4,037 renter - occupied units, about 17 percent were single- family detached homes, and 3 percent were condominiums or townhomes Discussions with a local property manager indicate that current (1999) rental rates in El Segundo are fairly reasonable compared to those in immediate coastal neighboring cities A summary of these rental ranges is shown below in Table 19, as compiled from recent newspaper advertisements For example, a 2- bedroom apartment could rent for as low as $750 per month in El Segundo, whereas in Hermosa Beach and Manhattan Beach a 2- bedroom apartment begins at $1,200 Table 19 Comparison of Rental Rates El Segundo and Neighboring Coastal Communities April 1999 Housing Type and Range of Rental Costs Number of Bedrooms EIS undo Hermosa Beach Manhattan Apartments 1 Bedroom S650-$895 $975 - $1,300 $975 - $1,500 2Bedrooms $875- $1,200 $1,200 - $1,500 $1,200 - $2,100 3 Bedrooms $1,150 - $1,750 $2,995 n/a Condominiums & Townhouses 2Bedrooms $1,100 - $1,200 $1,200 - $1,500 $1,725- $2,100 3 Bedrooms $1,650 $2,995 n/a Smgle- Family Homes 3 Bedrooms $1,500 - $2,200 n/a n/a Source Daily Bree_e, 4113199 - Ciry of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -25 041! The April -May 1999 listings from the Daily Breeze document a median rent of $735 for a one - bedroom apartment, $1,050 for a two - bedroom apartment, and $1,700 for a three - bedroom apartment Rental rates for condominiums and townhomes were significantly higher A total of 20 different units were listed in El Segundo during this one -month period, with only four units having three or more bedrooms Housing Costs and Affordability The costs of homeownership and rent can be compared to a household's ability to pay for housing, using the 1999 HUD- estabtished Area Median Family Income (MFI) limits for Los Angeles County of $51,300 Table 20 illustrates maximum affordable mortgage payments and rents for a four - person household in Los Angeles County Affordable housing cost is based on a maximum of 30 percent of gross household income going towards mortgage or rental costs These maximum affordable costs would be adjusted downward for smaller households Comparison of these maximum affordable housing costs with the sales price data shown previously, indicates that not even moderate income households (81 to 120 percent MFI) would be able to afford the lowest priced single- family homes listed for sale in El Segundo It should be noted however that asking prices are higher than actual sales prices With earning power to purchase a home valued up to $234,300, only 1 and 2 bedroom condominiums and townhomes are within the range of affordability of moderate income households At a maximum affordable purchase price of about $93,000, it is not likely that very -low income households (51 % to 80% MFI) could afford even a small condominium unit Although the condominium conversion project at 777 W Imperial has 1- bedroom units that range from a selling price of $90,000 to $102,000 that may be affordable to very-low income households, the affordability limit is based on a four - person household A four - person household would most likely not purchase a 1- bedroom unit due to overcrowding The 2- bedroom units at 777 W Imperial sell from $119,000 to $139,000, which are affordable to low income households The high price of single - family housing, along with the shortage of 1- bedroom condominiums, indicate that the opportunities for home ownership in the City are limited for lower and moderate income groups. In addition, the downpayment and closing costs may still represent a significant obstacle to home purchase In terms of rental housing costs (Table 20), low income households can afford 1 -2 bedroom apartments in El Segundo With the median rent of a one bedroom at $735, when adjusted for utilities, very low income households (0 -50% MFI) can not even afford a one - bedroom apartment in El Segundo Moderate income households (81%-120% MFI) can afford virtually all rental options advertised in El Segundo, with the exception of three bedroom condominiums or single - family homes Rental rates at 777 W Imperial range from $650 to $675 for a ]- bedroom unit, and from $850 to $1,000 for a 2- bedroom unit Although low income households could afford units in this complex, very-low income households could not City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 1 -16 045 Table 20 Maximum Affordable Rent and For -Sale Housing Costs Los Angeles County-1999 Income Level Utility Allowance Max. Affordable Mo Rent Max. Affordable Purchase Price' Very Low income (0 -50% MFI) $25,650 $50 $591 $93,010 Low Income (51-80% MFI) $41,050 $50 $976 $153,780 Moderate Income (81- 120 %MFI) $61,550 $50 $1,489 $234,300 ' Based on ten percent downpayment, 30 -year mortgage at 7 5% interest 5. Assisted Housing At Risk of Conversion State law requires the Housing Element to identify, analyze and propose programs to preserve housing units that are currently restricted to low - income housing use and will become unrestricted and possibly lost as low income housing Based on review of Federal and State subsidized housing inventories, and confirmed by interviews with City staff, there are no "Assisted Housing Projects" in El Segundo as defined by State and Government Code Section 65583 (A) (8) The City does own Park Vista, a 97 -unit senior housing project developed in 1984 using City funds While there are no affordability covenants associated with the project, rents are maintained at levels well below market Current (1999) rents are $248 for efficiency units, $398 for one - bedroom handicapped accessible units, and $498 for standard one - bedroom units Occupancy is limited to persons who have lived in the City for at least one year, are capable of independent living, and whose annual incomes fall below $30,000 for single- person households and $35,000 for two person households The project is managed by the non - profit Park Vista Board According to the project's managers, one bedroom units are in greatest demand, with along waiting list for occupancy In addition, management indicates many seniors have to be turned away from Park Vista who are no longer capable of fully independent living, and there are no assisted living facilities in El Segundo for seniors in need of a more supportive housing environment City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -27 M w • D. REGIONAL HOUSING NEEDS California's Housing Element law requires that each city and county develop local housing programs designed to meet its "fair share" of existing and future housing needs for all income groups, as determined by the jurisdiction's Council of Governments This "fair share" allocation concept seeks to ensure that each jurisdiction accepts responsibility for the housing needs of not only its resident population, but also for the Jurisdiction's projected share of regional housing growth across all income categories Regional growth needs are defined as the number of units that would have to be added in each Jurisdiction to accommodate the forecasted number of households, as well as the number of units that would have to be added to compensate for anticipated demolitions and changes to achieve an "ideal" vacancy rate In the six- county southern California region, which includes El Segundo, the agency responsible for assigning these regional housing needs to each Jurisdiction is the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) The regional growth allocation process begins with the State Department of Finance's projection of Statewide housing demand for a five -year planning period, which is then apportioned by the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) among each of the State's official regions SCAG is currently in the process of developing the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) model for the 2000 -2005 period Draft RHNA figures published by SCAG in June 1999 identify an overall construction need for 78 new units in El Segundo This construction need is further broken down by income category 14 very-low income, 11 low income, 16 moderate income and 37 upper income City of El Segundo Housing Needs Assessment Housing Element 2 -28 047 3. SUMMARY OF HOUSING NEED Assuring the availability of adequate housing for all social and economic segments of El Segundo's present and future population is an important goal for the City To implement this goal, the City must target its programs and monetary assistance toward those households with the greatest need This section of the Housing Element is a summary of the mayor housing need categories in terms of income groups as defined by Federal and State law It includes the City's share of regional housing need as defined by the Southern California Association of Governments' (SCAG) Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) The City recognizes the special status of lower income households, which in many cases are comprised of elderly or disabled persons, single- parent households, or military households As summarized in Table 21, the areas of greatest housing assistance need include the following 1. Households Overpayingfor Housing - Approximately one -third of all households in El Segundo are spending more than 30 percent of their income on housing Of these overpaying households, two - thirds were renters, representing 36 percent of the total renter households in the City 2. Special Needs Households - Certain segments of the population may have a more difficult time finding decent, affordable housing due to their special circumstances or needs In El Segundo, the Needs Assessment documents the following groups with special housing needs • 500 households headed by elderly persons Of these households, 454 consist of elderly persons living alone, • 1,251 persons age 16 and over with physical disabilities, • 575 female- headed households, over half of which (325 households) included minor children Over ten percent of the City's female- headed households with children were living in poverty, • U S Air Force base military personnel, • 7 -10 chronic homeless individuals 3. Age and Condition of Housing Stock - According to the Census, 68 percent of the City's housing units are greater than 30 years of age, the age at which housing typically begins to require mayor repairs This represents a significant proportion of the City's housing stock, and indicates that preventive maintenance will be essential to ward off widespread housing deterioration. The City's quarterly Code Inspection Compliance program identifies housing units that are in need of property maintenance or substandard In all of 1998, the City identified 44 residential structures with code violations These included properties containing units requiring substantial repair as well as rehabilitation The highest concentration of residential properties cited for code violations are found in the northwest section of City Cuv of El Segundo Housing Element 3 -1 Summary of Housing Need ' . 4. Housing Costs and Affordability - Spring 1999 residential multiple listings in El Segundo document an average listing price of $457,573 for single family homes and $221,651 for condominiums According to local realtors, the local housing market is "hot ", with units typically on the market less than 30 days Single -family housing prices in the City are well above levels affordable even to moderate income households, and while 1 -2 bedroom condominiums are generally priced at levels affordable to moderate income households, there is only one condominium project in the City containing 1- bedroom units Thus, the high price of housing, along with the shortage of I- bedroom condominiums, indicates that opportunities for home ownership in the City are limited for moderate income households Apartments provide the primary form of rental housing in El Segundo and rent for a median of $735 per month for a i- bedroom, $1,050 for a 2- bedroom, and $1,700 for a 3- bedroom While these rent levels are generally affordable to low income households, very low income households are priced out of the rental market even for one bedroom units In addition, discussions with a local rental agency indicate that the demand for rentals is high in El Segundo, and the availability of vacant units are scarce 5. Overcrowded Households - Household overcrowding in El Segundo is relatively nominal, with only 3 8 percent of the City's households documented as having greater than 1 01 persons per room, compared to an overcrowding rate of 19 percent in Los Angeles County Overcrowding among renter - households was more prevalent than among owner- households, with renters comprising 78 percent of the City's overcrowded households The low incidence of overcrowding in El Segundo is reflective of several factors almost 50 percent of the housing stock has 5 or more rooms; relatively limited numbers of large family and minority households, and overall higher median incomes in the City 6. Regional Housing Needs - The City is required to demonstrate to its Housing Element the availability of adequate sites to fulfill the City's identified share of regional housing needs by income category SCAG is currently in the process of developing the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) model for the 2000 -2005 period Draft RHNA figures published by SCAG in June 1999 identify an overall construction need for 78 new units in El Segundo This construction need is further broken down by income category 14 very-low income, 11 low income, 16 moderate income and 37 upper income The City has zoning in place to accommodate over 400 additional units Over 300 of these are multi - family units at densities of 18 -27 units per acre, thereby reducing development costs to levels affordable to low income households for rental housing and moderate income households for ownership housing City of El Segundo Housing Element 3 -1 Summary of Housing Need 049 Table 21 Summary of Existing and Projected Housing Needs Overpaying Households Special Needs Groups Total 2,242 Elderly Households 500 Renter 1,461 Elderly Living Alone 454 Owner 781 Disabled Persons 1,251 Female Headed Households 575 w /Children 325 Military Personnel 130 Homeless 7 -10 Units in Need of Repair Housing Construction Need: January 1998 - June 2005 Total 44 Total Construction Need 78 Substandard, Need Very Low Income 14 Rehabilitation 44 Low Income I I Substandard, Need Moderate Income 16 Replacement 0 Upper Income 37 Note Special needs figures cannot be totaled because categories are not exclusive of one another Sources U S Department of Commerce, Bureau of the Census, 1990 Report, El Segundo Police Department, City of El Segundo Quarterly Code Compliance Inspection Reports, 1999, SCAG 1999 Regional Housing Needs Assessment City of El Segundo Housing Element 3 -3 Summary of Housing Need 050 4. HOUSING CONSTRAINTS The provision of adequate and affordable housing is affected by both market conditions and governmental programs and regulations Housing Element law requires a city to examine potential and actual governmental and non - governmental constraints to the development of new housing and the maintenance of existing units for all income levels Market, governmental. and environmental constraints that contribute to housing development in El Segundo are discussed below A. MARKET CONSTRAINTS Construction Costs A mayor cost associated with building anew unit is the cost of building materials In the current Southern California real estate market, the single factor which has the most impact on the cost of building anew house is the cost of building materials It is estimated that these costs account for approximately 40 to 50 percent of the sales price of a new home Typical residential construction costs for a single - family home are approximately $78 per square foot A reduction in amenities and the quality of building materials (above a minimum acceptability for health, safety, and adequate performance) could result in lower sales prices In addition, pre- fabricated factory built housing may provide for lower priced housing by reducing construction and labor costs. Another factor related to construction costs is the number of units built at one time As that number increases, overall costs generally decrease as builders are able to take advantage of the benefits of economies of scale This type of cost reduction is of particular benefit when density bonuses are used for the provision of affordable housing 2. Land Costs The price of raw land and any necessary improvements is a key component of the total cost of housing The diminishing supply of land available for residential construction combined with a fairly steady demand for such development has served to keep the cost of land fairly high, particularly in South Bay coastal communities Land holding costs incurred during the development process also add to the ultimate price of anew home The two factors which most influence land holding costs are the interest rate on acquisition and development loans, and government processing times for plans and permits City of El Segundo Housing Constraints Housing Element 4-1 051 3. Availability of Financing Interest rates are determined by national policies and economic conditions, and there is little that local governments can do to affect these rates Jurisdictions can, however, offer Interest rate write -downs to extend home purchasing opportunities to a broader economic segment of the population In addition, government Insured loan programs may be available to reduce mortgage downpayment requirements Under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), lending Institutions are required to disclose Information on the disposition of loan applications and the Income, gender, and race of loan applicants As shown in Table 22, In 1997, a total of 343 households applied for conventional mortgage loans to purchase homes In El Segundo About 70 percent of the applications were originated (approved by lenders and accepted by applicants) and 11 percent were denied, with the remaining 19 percent of the applications withdrawn, closed for Incompleteness, or not accepted by the applicants The overall denial rates for conventional home purchase loans by Income of applicant shown In Table 22 are logical, with low income applicants exhibiting the highest denial rate (30 percent), and moderate and upper Income households a much lower denial rate (10 percent) While the earlier analysis of housing sales prices Indicates low income households are effectively priced out of the market in El Segundo, a greater number of moderate income renter households may be able to move into homeownership in the City's condominiums with limited public assistance The small number of applications received from low income households (7 percent), indicates there may also be a need to provide informational and loan counseling services to lower income groups in the City Table 22 Disposition of Conventional Loans Applicant Income Home Purchase Loans Home Improvement Loans Total % % % Apprns Originated Dented Other Total % % Appl'ns Originated Dented % Other Low Income (< 80% MFI) 23 43% 30% 26% 3 0% 67% 33% Moderate Income (80 -119 % MR) 38 79% 10% 10% 2 50% 50% 0% Upper Income >= 120% MR) 269 69% 10% 20% 22 41% 32% 27% Not Available 13 85% 0% 15% 1 0% 100% 0% Total 343 70% 11% 19% 28 36% 39% 25% Source Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 1997 Tabulated with the Centrar software City of El Segundo Housing Constraints Housing Element 4 -2 %. 052 Overall, home improvement loans have lower approval rates. In 1997, 28 households in El Segundo applied for home improvement loans and only 36 percent were approved, indicating the continued need for City assistance in providing rehabilitation loans. Again, the percentage of loans denied is highest in the low income category This supports the need for a government - assisted rehabilitation assistance program for low income households The top mortgage lenders for El Segundo applicants in 1997 are summarized below in Table 23 The remaining lenders not shown processed ten or fewer applications each City of El Segundo Housing Element Table 23 Primary Mortgage Lenders in El Segundo: 1997 Institution Number of Applications Platinum Capital Group 34 Countrywide Home Loans 31 Bank of America, NT &SA 27 First Nationwide Mortgage 24 Washington Mutual Bank, FA 20 Glendale Federal Bank 14 Source Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data for 1997 Tabulated with the Centrast software 4 -3 Housing Constraints 053 B. GOVERNMENTAL CONSTRAINTS Housing affordability is affected by factors in both the private and public sectors Actions by the City can have an impact on the price and availability of housing Land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development Land Use Controls The Land Use Element of the City of El Segundo's General Plan sets forth the City's policies for guiding local development These policies, together with existing zoning regulations, establish the amount and distribution of land to be allocated for different uses within the City The City of El Segundo General Plan and Zoning Ordinance provide for a range of different intensities of residential land use, including the following a) Single - Family Residential (R -1) - up to 8 dwelling units per acre b) Two - Family Residential (R -2) - up to 12 dwelling units per acre c) Multi- Family Residential (R -3) - up to 18 - 27 dwelling units per acre d) Neighborhood Commercial (C -2) - up to 10 dwelling units per acre (above ground floor commercial use) In addition to the residential categories described above, the Medium Density Residential (MDR) zone is used as a type of "holding zone" which can be activated within certain areas of the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan and used in place of the base zone regulations This zone allows densities from 18 to 27 units per acre to allow sufficient buffering and open space areas while sustaining residential and supporting commercial uses in the Specific Plan area, An additional residential designation, the Planned Residential Zone (PRD), is to be used specifically for the former Imperial Elementary School Site This zone permits up to 29 single - family detached units and 36 multi -family units The purpose of this zone is to encourage the long -range development of residential property under an overall development plan for the site, Housing supply and cost are greatly affected by the amount of land designated for residential use and the density at which development is permitted In El Segundo, 15 percent of the City's land area (533 acres) is designated for residential use Multi - Family neighborhoods are by far the most common residential use in El Segundo, accounting for over one -half of the residential units in the City This designation includes apartment complexes, "stacked flat" -style condominiums, and "townhome" -style condominiums The City's Land Use Element as amended in 1992 documents a residential "build out" of 7,674 units, or 334 above the City's existing (1998) housing stock of 7,340 units This figure includes vacant residential land and underdeveloped land The lack of available vacant land, therefore, is a mayor constraint to the development of housing within the City The majority of the vacant land available is currently in non - residential zoning categories, therefore, the principal options City of El Segundo Housing Constraints Housing Element 4 -4 054 available to expand the housing supply consist of infill /recycling of lower density development or underutilized land to higher densities, and mixed use along Main Street. The Downtown Commercial designation permits residential use on the floor above commercial street level use to a maximum of 10 dwelling units per acre 2. Residential Development Standards The City's residential development standards, both on and off -site, are not considered overly restrictive The density, setback, and other standards regulating residential development within the City are in concert with those being used by other surrounding communities The zoning ordinance limits all residential building heights to 26 feet and two stories The City does not offer a height bonus for affordable units, which could potentially inhibit the development of affordable housing Residential development standards for the City of El Segundo are summarized in Table 24 City of El Segundo Housing Element 4 -5 Housing Constraints 055 Table 24 Residential Development Standards Source City of El Segundo Zoning Ordinance, March 17, 1998 Notes (1) Lot coverage may be increased to 47% if the height of the structure is limited to 18 feet (2 Provides for 2 visitor spaces for the first 5 units and 2 visitor spaces for each additional 3 units (e g 1 -5 units = 2 visitor spaces, 6 -8 units = 4, 9 -11 units = 6, 12 -14 units = 8, etc ) The City's covered parking requirements for each housing type are: one - family dwelling - fully enclosed garage, two -family dwelling - fully enclosed garage, and multiple -family dwelling - covered structure enclosed on three sides Multiple -family dwellings include condominiums 3. Provisions for a Variety of Housing Types Housing element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multi - family rental housing, factory -built housing, mobile homes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing The following paragraphs describe the City's provisions for these types of housing Multi - Family Rental Housing: Multiple -family housing is the predominant dwelling type in the City, comprising about 53 percent of the total housing units The number of multi -family units has also been increasing due to recycling of underdeveloped single- family lots There are still single -family homes located on land that is designated for multi -family use The City's zoning ordinance provides for multiple -family units in the following three zones Planned Residential Development (PRD), Multi -Family Residential (R -3); and Medium Density Residential (MDR) City of El Segundo Housing Constraints Housing Element 4 -6 056 Mtn. Zoning Lot Setbacks Max. Parking Max. Lot Area Front Rear Side Height Requirements Coverage R -1 5,000 sf 22 ft/ 5 11 3 - 5 ft 26 ft / 2 spaces /unit & 40 %' 30 ft 10% 2 Story I additional Combined space for du >3,000 sf R -2 7,000 sf 20 ft 5 ft 3 - 5 ft 26 ft / 2 spaces /unit & 50% l0% 2 Story l additional space for du >3,000 sf R -3 7,000 sf 15 ft 10 ft 3 - 5 ft 26 ft 2 spaces /unit & 53% 10% 2 visitor spaces' Source City of El Segundo Zoning Ordinance, March 17, 1998 Notes (1) Lot coverage may be increased to 47% if the height of the structure is limited to 18 feet (2 Provides for 2 visitor spaces for the first 5 units and 2 visitor spaces for each additional 3 units (e g 1 -5 units = 2 visitor spaces, 6 -8 units = 4, 9 -11 units = 6, 12 -14 units = 8, etc ) The City's covered parking requirements for each housing type are: one - family dwelling - fully enclosed garage, two -family dwelling - fully enclosed garage, and multiple -family dwelling - covered structure enclosed on three sides Multiple -family dwellings include condominiums 3. Provisions for a Variety of Housing Types Housing element law specifies that jurisdictions must identify adequate sites to be made available through appropriate zoning and development standards to encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including multi - family rental housing, factory -built housing, mobile homes, emergency shelters, and transitional housing The following paragraphs describe the City's provisions for these types of housing Multi - Family Rental Housing: Multiple -family housing is the predominant dwelling type in the City, comprising about 53 percent of the total housing units The number of multi -family units has also been increasing due to recycling of underdeveloped single- family lots There are still single -family homes located on land that is designated for multi -family use The City's zoning ordinance provides for multiple -family units in the following three zones Planned Residential Development (PRD), Multi -Family Residential (R -3); and Medium Density Residential (MDR) City of El Segundo Housing Constraints Housing Element 4 -6 056 Mobile Homes/Manufactured Housing: The City provides for mobile or manufactured homes within its residential zone districts if they meet specific standards Both mobile homes and manufactured housing units must be certified according to the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, and can not have been altered in violation of applicable Codes The units must also be installed on a permanent foundation in compliance with all applicable building regulations and Title 25 of the California Health and Safety Code Second Units: The City's zoning ordinance provides for second dwelling units on single -family zoned lots when the side lot line forms a common boundary line with lots zoned for higher intensity uses, including any of the following a) R -3, Multiple Family Residential, b) C -RS, Commercial -Retail Service, c) C -2, General Commercial, d) C -3, Special Commercial, e) C -M, Commercial - Manufacturing, f) M -1, Light Manufacturing, g) M -2, Heavy manufacturing, h) P, Automobile Parking Second units are also allowed on the front of any single family lot that does not meet the above zoning conditions, if the existing unit does not exceed 700 square feet and was built on the rear portion of the lot prior to December 26, 1947 The unit must also have been maintained since that time without enlargement Transitional Housing and Emergency Shelters: There are currently no transitional housing facilities or emergency shelters within the City of El Segundo, and the City' zoning ordinance does not define or specifically allow for, or prohibit these types of facilities A policy has been included in this Housing Element to establish an allowance in the zoning ordinance to permit transitional housing facilities in multi- family residential zones and emergency shelters in areas zoned for commercial use under a Conditional Use Permit process 4. Development and Planning Fees The City collects various fees from developers to cover the costs of processing permits and providing necessary services and infrastructure Fees are collected upon filing of an application for multi- family developments that require a discretionary approval Fees are also collected at the time of building permit issuance Table 25 provides a listing of fees the City of El Segundo charges for residential development In addition, there may be other fees assessed depending upon the circumstances of the development For example, the builder may need to pay an inspection fee for sidewalks, curbs, and gutters if their installation is needed, or the builder may need a Variance, Conditional Use Permit, or Site Plan Review. The fees listed in Table 25 show those which are typically charged for a standard residential development City of El Segundo Housing Constraints Housing Element 4 -7 051 Table 25 Fees Charged For Residential Development Fee Type Single -Family > 9 units Multi- Family > 6 units Single - Family < 10 units Multi -Family < 7 units Ad3usiments $520 $375 Appeals $235 or $50' $170 or $50' Precise Plan Residential $1,135 $810 Preliminary Review $80 $55 Subdivision $935 $675 Conditional Use Permit $935 $675 Zone Amendment $1,320 $935 Environmental FIR Preparation (plus consultant costs) $3,650 $3,650 Environmental Review $37 $37 Smoky Hollow Floating Zone $1,060 nfa Smokv Hollow Site Plan $750 n/a Source City of EI Segundo Public Works Department. April 1999 A 50 % Appeal fee for a citizen's principal residence applies under certain conditions City of El Segundo Housing Element 4 -8 Housing Constraints C 5 8 5. Building Codes and Enforcement In addition to land use controls, local building codes also affect the cost of housing El Segundo has adopted the Uniform Building Code (UBC) which establishes minimum construction standards These minimum standards can not be revised to be less stringent without sacrificing basic safety considerations and amenities No mayor reductions in construction costs are anticipated through revisions to local building codes Working within the framework of the existing codes, however, the City will continue to implement planning and development techniques that lower costs and facilitate new construction where possible Enforcement of all City codes is handled by the appropriate departments and is typically coordinated by the Planning and Building Safety Department The Planning Division enforces the Zoning Ordinance 5. Local Processing and Permit Procedures The processing time needed to obtain development permits and required approvals is often cited as a prime contributor to the high cost of housing Additional time may be necessary for environmental review, depending on the location and nature of a project In response to State law, California cities have been working to improve the efficiency of permit and review processes by providing 'one -stop processing,' thereby eliminating duplication of effort The passage of Assembly Bill 884, which took effect on January 1, 1978, has also helped to reduce governmental delays by 1) limiting processing time in most cases to a one year, and 2) eliminating some of the "red tape" by requiring agencies to specify the information needed to complete an acceptable application The City of El Segundo has fully implemented the provisions of AB 884, as well as more recent legislation requiring the establishment of one -stop permit coordination Based on periodic surveys conducted by the City, local processing times are quite comparable to those experienced in neighboring communities Currently it takes approximately 2 to 6 weeks to review and process plans Zone changes and Planned Residential Developments (PRD) are typically taking 3 to 4 months to review and process for a public hearing, although this may vary depending upon the type of environmental review required The Planning Commission remains the only entity in the review process, unless the Planning Commission decision is appealed In this case, approval by the City Council is required In addition, City Council approval is required for a zone change and General Plan Amendment City of El Segundo Housing Constraints Housing Element 4-9 059 C. ENVIRONMENTAL CONSTRAINTS As a City with a large industrial base, numerous environmental related factors are present which pose constraints to residential development within El Segundo Historically, less than 25 percent of the land within the City has been used for residential development The remaining land has been used primarily for a mixture of light and heavy industrial purposes, including oil refineries, aircraft and space vehicle manufacturing, chemical production, corporate research and supporting office, commercial, and hotels The development invested in these properties is substantial, making conversion to residential uses economically infeasible When sufficient amounts of these properties have become available for recycling, the City has permitted residential uses in a mixed -use environment west of Sepulveda Boulevard, provided that infrastructure issues could be successfully addressed, and residential uses could be buffered from non - residential uses In comparison to other areas in Los Angeles County, the City of El Segundo is heavily affected by traffic, air quality, odor and safety issues related to flight operations at Los Angeles International Airport Those residential areas located near the northern boundaries of the City are particularly subject to these impacts The Circulation, Air Quality, and Noise Elements of the City's General Plan all contain policies that seek to minimize the negative effects upon these residential areas, and help ensure the protection of area residents Many of the industries operating in El Segundo use hazardous materials in their operations and have sites which are contaminated by toxins Since heavy industry is the largest single land use in the City, hazardous materials use and management is a serious consideration Heavy manufacturing comprises about 30 percent of the City's area, which is made up almost entirely of the Chevron Refinery The uses associated with the Refinery, Hyperion Treatment plant, and two power plants preclude the development of additional housing in close proximity to these facilities Although industries in El Segundo generate a diverse mix of hazardous waste, all heavy industrial uses must conform to the policies of the City's Hazardous Materials Element The location of major waste generators and industrial land uses are shown in Figure 7 City of El Segundo Housing Constraints Housing Element 4-10 M•(f OCity Boundary O Los Angeles O Medium Degree of Risk • International ,r 0 Industrial Land Use \ to scale lurport SOURCE City of El Segundo General Plan, 1988 Inn enal Hwv Interstate 105 11 II O I I� I O I Man a Ave O I mil ai l I Grand Ave -I °'i. I I I >I � I a4 rj ® (Segundo BI d V a m S • �N ith Of -_ U) - a - Ha Rosecrans Ave - O Pacific Ocean I Clry of a hattan Beach Redondo Beach OCity Boundary O Low Degree of Risk O Medium Degree of Risk • High Degree of Risk ,r 0 Industrial Land Use north not to scale SOURCE City of El Segundo General Plan, 1988 4 -11 Figure 7 Hazardous Waste Generators City of El Segundo Housing Element 061 5. HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES This section of the Housing Element evaluates the potential additional residential development which could occur in El Segundo, and discusses opportunities for energy conservation in residential development A. AVAILABILITY OF SITES FOR HOUSING An important component of the El Segundo Housing Element is the identification of saes for future housing development, and evaluation of the adequacy of these sites in fulfilling the City's share of regional housing needs. Since completion of the residential sites inventory conducted as part of the City's 1992 Housing Element, the City has purchased a land use database form the County Assessor's Office which includes information on parcel size and existing land use, including number of residential units, for every parcel in the City This database can now be evaluated using the City's GIS (Geographic Information System) and crosstabulated with residential zoning to assess growth potential on every vacant and underutilized residential parcel in the City Table 26 presents the results of this residential sites analysis As illustrated in this table, only 4 1 acres (17 parcels) of vacant residential land remain in El Segundo, and can accommodate a total of 44 new units Underutilized residential properties represent the are of greatest growth potential in the city, and R -3 properties in particular The following methodology was used to quantify potential new units on underutilized multi - family properties Using the City's GIS, the analysis assigned a divisor to R -2 and R -3 zones based on allowable density, calculated the allowable units based on parcel size, and then calculated the number of potential net new units based upon the difference between existing and allowable density, calculated the allowable units based on parcel size, and then calculated the number of potential net new units based upon the difference between existing and allowable units In order to give a more realistic assessment of those parcels where land economics are most likely to support recycling, only those parcels where at least a doubling of the existing unit count could be achieved under zoning were included in the residential sites inventory in Table 26 As illustrated in this table, a total of six acres of R -2 zoned property (32 parcels) and 8 2 acres of R -3 zoned property (53 parcels) are developed at densities well below those permitted under zoning Buildout of these properties to their maximum densities could result in 31 additional units in R -2 areas at densities up to 12 units per acre, and 143 additional units in R -3 areas at densities up to 18 -27 units per acre, depending on parcel size In addition to development on underutilized residential parcels, the City has designated two significant non - residential parcels /areas for future housing use These properties are accounted for under Recyclable Acres in Table 26, and are described below City of El Segundo Housing Opportunities Housing Element 5 -1 062 The El Segundo General Plan designates the 5 7 acre former Imperial School site as Planned Residential Development, the only location of this land use district in the City This mixed density residential designation is intended to encourage design flexibility and provide transitional densities and uses compatible with the surrounding residential neighborhood The General Plan permits a maximum of 29 single -family detached and 36 multi - family dwelling units on this site. The City has adopted a Specific Plan for the area known as Smoky Hollow located north of the Chevron Refinery which permits primarily light industrial uses The Plan designates a total of 14 acres currently developed with light industrial use for transition to medium density residential (18 du/acre) Since adoption of the Specific Plan, one residential project known as Grant Tropez has been developed providing 88 units Conversely, International Rectifier has built a major plant facility on 3 2 acres, eliminating this acreage for potential residential use The remaining 6 8 acres. which could be developed at 18 units /acre, could provide for an additional 122 units in Smoky Hollow Existing infrastructure which serves the existing light industrial uses within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan would be adequate to serve the future residential uses As indicated previously in Table 21, El Segundo's draft regional housing growth needs for the 1998 -2005 planning period have been determined by SCAG to be 78 housing units, including 14 units for very low income households, 11 units for low income households, 16 units for moderate income households, and 37 units for upper income households The City's residential site analysis indicates potential for 419 net new units in the City based on existing zoning and General Plan designations Well over half of these units are provided at densities of 18 units per acre and above, thereby reducing per unit development costs to levels affordable to low income households for rental housing and moderate income households for ownership housing Table 26 City of El Segundo Residential Development Potential Land Use Designation Vacant Acres Underutilized Acres Recyclable Acres Net Potential New Units R -I - Low Density (8 du/ac) 13 10 R -2 - Medium Density (12 du/ac) 02 60 33 R -3 - High Density' (18 du/ac, 27 du/ac) 26 82 189 Planned Residential 57 65 Medium Density Residential (MDR) 68 122 Total 4 1 142 125 419 units Source City of El Segundo 1999 GIS Database Tabulated by Cotton/Beland/Associates ' Parcels under 15,000 sq ft are permitted at densities up to 27 du /acre Parcels over 15,000 sq ft are limited to 18 du/acre Ciry of E/ Segundo Housing Opportunities Housing Element 5 -2 063 B. OPPORTUNITIES FOR ENERGY CONSERVATION As residential energy costs rise, increasing utility costs reduce the affordability of housing The City has many opportunities to directly affect energy use within its jurisdiction Title 24 of the California Administrative Code sets forth mandatory energy standards for new development, and requires adoption of an "energy budget' The following are among the alternative ways to meet these energy standards Alternative 1: The passive solar approach which requires proper solar orientation, appropriate levels of thermal mass, south facing windows, and moderate insulation levels Alternative 2: Generally requires higher levels of insulation than Alternative 1, but has no thermal mass or window orientation requirements Alternative 3: Also is without passive solar design but requires active solar water heating in exchange for less stringent insulation and /or glazing requirements In turn, the home building industry must comply with these standards while localities are responsible for enforcing the energy conservation regulations Some additional opportunities for energy conservation include various passive design techniques Among the range of techniques that could be used for purposes of reducing energy consumption are the following • Locating the structure on the northern portion of the sunniest portion of the site, • Designing the structure to admit the maximum amount of sunlight into the building and to reduce exposure to extreme weather conditions, • Locating indoor areas of maximum usage along the south face of the building and placing corridors, closets, laundry rooms, power core, and garages along the north face, • Making the main entrance a small enclosed space that creates an air lock between the building and its exterior, orienting the entrance away from prevailing winds, or using a windbreak to reduce the wind velocity against the entrance In addition to energy - conserving design, local utilities offer the following energy conservation assistance programs to El Segundo residents Southern California Edison Customer Assistance Program Southern California Edison (SCE) offers a variety of energy conservation services under Customer Assistance Programs (CAP) These services are designed to help low- income households, senior citizens, permanently disabled, and non - English speaking customers control City of El Segundo Housing Opportunities Housing Element 5-3 (1 ZI their energy use All CAP participants must meet the federally - established income guidelines. Most services are available free of charge Southern California Gas Company Involvement Program the Southern California Gas Company offers an energy conservation service known as the Community Involvement Program (CIP) This service provides weathenzathon for the homes or apartments of low - income families, provided they meet the federally - established income guidelines These services are provided to the low- income families free of charge while later being reimbursed by the Gas Company City of El Segundo Housing Opportunities Housing Element 5 -4 M 6. HOUSING PLAN Sections 2 through 5 of the Housing Element establish the housing needs, opportunities and constraints in the City of El Segundo The Housing Plan presented in this section sets forth the City's goals, policies, and programs to address El Segundo's identified housing needs A. GOALS AND POLICIES To be developed along with entire Housing Element City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -1 066 AUG -31 -1999 13 :17 CM70N HELPM RSSOCIRTES 626 304 0402 P.02i13 6. HOUSING PLAN Sections 2 through 5 of the Housing Element establish the housing needs, opportunities and constraints in the City of El Segundo. The Housing Plan presented in this section sets forth the City's goals, policies, and programs to address El Segundo's identified housing needs. A. GOALS AND POLICIES This section of the Housing Element contains the goals and policies the City of El Segundo intends to implement to address a number of important housing - related issues. With a very limited supply of land and limited public funding sources, El Segundo's housing objectives are primarily to protect and preserve its dusting housing stock. In addition to the small amount of new construction anticipated on presently underdeveloped residential land, the City will also provide an opportunity for private development of new units within the Smolt' Hollow Mixed -Use district, on the Imperial School site, and potentially along Minn Street in the downtown.. The following five mayor issue areas are addressed by the goals and policies of this Element. Each issue area and the supporting goals and policies are identified and discussed in the following section. • Conserving and improving the condition of the existing stock of affordable housing, • Assisting in the development of affordable housing, • Providing adequate sites to achieve a diversity of housing; • Removing governmental constraints, as necessary; and • Promoting equal housing opportunity. Conserving Existing Affordable Housing Stock According to the 1990 Census, about 68 percent of El Segundo's housing units are more than 30 years old, the age at which a housing unit will typically begin to require major repairs. This represents a significant proportion of the City's housing stock, and indicates that City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6-1 ME RUG -31 -1999 13:18 COTTON BELAND ASSOCIATES 626 304 0402 P. 03/13 programs which assist with preventive maintenance may be necessary to avoid housing deterioration. GOAL 1: Preserve and protect the existing housing stock by encouraging the rehabilitation of deteriorating dwelling units and the conservation of the currently sound housing stock. Policy Li: Promote the use of rehabilitation assistance programs to encourage property owners to rehabilitate owner - occupied and rental housing where feasible. Policy 1.2: Encourage investment of public and private resources to foster neighborhood improvement. Policy 1.3. Encourage the maintenance of sound owner - occupied and renter - occupied housing Policy 1.4: Promote sound attenuation improvements to the existing housing stock ,11. Assisting in 'the Development of Affordable Housing There is a range of household types in EI Segundo that need housing to fit their particular circumstances: For example, about 35 percent of the population is between the ages of 25 and 44. This may indicate a need for affordable homeownership opportunities. The City seeks to expand the range of housing opportunities, including those for low - and moderate income first -time homebuyers, senior citizens on fixed incomes, very low -, low -, and moderate - income residents, the disabled, nuhtary personnel, and the homeless. GOAL 2: Provide sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in the City to meet the needs of groups with special requirements, including the needs of lower and moderate income households. Policy 21: Provide regulations to facilitate additional senior housing and develop programs to serve related special needs Policy 22: Facilitate the creation of affordable home ownership opportunidesfor low and moderate income households Policy 23: Provide an allowance in the City's Zoning Ordinance to permit transitional housing facilities in multi family residential zones and emergency shelters in commercial zones. Providing Adequate Sites City of F1 Segundo Homing Plan Housing Emment 62 fL3-31 -1999 13 18 CM70N HELPND PSSOCIRTES 626 304 0402 P.04i13 As described in the Constraints section of the Housing Element, historically, less than 25 percent of the land within the City has been used for residential development The remaining land has been used primarily for a mixture of light and heavy industrial purposes and is not available for residential use. A total of 335 acres are designated residentiallcommercial mixed use in El Segundo. Limited land resources thus restrict the amount of residential development that could occur in the City COAL 3: Provide opportunities for new housing construction in a variety of locations and a variety of densities in accordance with the land use designations and policies in the Land Use Element. Policy 3.1. Provide for the construction of 78 new housing units during the 2000 -2005 planning period In order to meet the goals of the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). Policy 3.2. Encourage property designated for multi family use which currently contains single-family development to be recycledfor multi family residential development. Policy 3.3: Permit vacant and underdeveloped property designated as residential to develop with a diversity of types, price and tenure. Policy 3.4. Encourage new housing to be developed within the Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use district, and on the Imperial School site. Policy 3.S: Continue to permit a second dwelling on selected single-family lots when such lots abut higher intensity land use designations. Removing Governmental Constraints In addition to the private sector, actions by City and other governmental regulations can have an impact on the price and availability of housing. Land use controls, site improvement requirements, building codes, fees, and other local programs intended to improve the overall quality of housing may serve as a constraint to housing development. GOAL 4: Remove governmental constraints on housing development. Policy 41: Continue to allow second units, condominium conversions, and .second floor residential use in commercial zones as specified in the City's zoning ordinance. Policy 42: Continue to allow factory produced housing according to the City's zoning ordinance. Policy 4.3: Facilitate timely development processing for residential construction projects and expedite project review process. City afEl &gundo Housing Plan HousingElemmmt 6-3 Rr1 31 -1999 13:19 COTTON BB-AM RSMCIRTES 626 304 0402 P.05/13 Policy 4.4. Facilitate provision of infrastructure to accommodate residential development. Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities In order to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all segments of the community, the City must ensure equal and fair housing opportunities are available to all residents. GOAL 5: Provide housing opportunities including ownership and rental, fair - market and assisted, in conformance with open housing policies and free of discriminatory practices. Policy 5.1: Disseminate and provide information on fan housing laws and practices to the community. Policy 5�2: Promote governmental efforts to provide equal opportunity housingfor existing and projected demands in El Segundo. Policy 5.3: Monitor the lending practices of local lending institutionsfor compliance under the Community Reinvestment Act to evaluate lending activities and goals toward meeting the community 's credit needs. City of E1 Segundo Homing Plan Housing Element 6-4 070 B. EVALUATION OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNDER ADOPTED HOUSING ELEMENT State Housing Element law requires communities to assess the achievements under adopted housing programs as part of the five year update to their housing elements These results should be quantified where possible (e g the number of units that were rehabilitated), but may be qualitative where necessary (e g mitigation of governmental constraints) These results then need to be compared with what was projected or planned in the earlier element Where significant shortfalls exist between what was planned and what was achieved, the reasons for such differences must be discussed The El Segundo 1992 Housing Element contains a series of housing programs with related quantified objectives for the following topic areas Fair Housing Opportunities, Groups with Special Needs, Preservation of Existing Housing Stock, New Housing Opportunities, and Resource Conservation The following section reviews the progress in implementation of these programs, and the continued appropriateness of identified programs The results of this analysis will provide the basis for developing the comprehensive housing program strategy presented in the final section of this Housing Element GOAL HI: OPEN AND FAIR HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES All El Segundo housing opportunities (ownership and rental, fair - market and assisted) will be offered in conformance with open housing policies and free of discriminatory practices. Objective HI -1 (Fair Housing): Disseminate and provide information on fair housing laws and practices to the community Program HI -IA. The City will make information on "Fair Housing Law and Practices" available to all tenants, property owners, and other persons involved in the sale and rental of housing throughout El Segundo on an ongoing basis Progress to Date: The City continues to make information available on an ongoing basis Program Hl -1B. The City will implement a program of referrals to the appropriate agencies for complaints on fair housing issues These complaints will be monitored by the referral agency (Planning Division) as to the status of the complaint and will direct any action, if required, to the appropriate local, state, or federal agencies for further actions Progress to Date: The City has made information available as requests are received through a referral program that utilizes the services provided by the Long Beach Fair Housing Foundation This program is funded through the City's General Fund City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -2 071 Program HI -1C (Low Income Referrals): The City will assure that information on the availability of assisted, or below - market housing is made available to all lower income and special needs groups Progress to Date: The City continues to refer requests for information on availability to the Los Angeles County Community Development Commission or the Los Angeles Housing Authority The City refers low- income seniors to the Park Vista senior housing development located in El Segundo GOAL 112: GROUPS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Provide sufficient new, affordable housing opportunities in the City to meet the needs of groups with special requirements, including the needs of current military lower and moderate income households. Objective 112 -1 (Military): Provide funding through a Joint Powers Authority to subsidize market rents for military personnel employed at the Air Force Base in El Segundo Program 112 -11A. The City shall provide a maximum of $50,000 per year for a minimum of two (2) years to a Joint Powers Authority to subsidize military personnel rents until new military housing can be provided. Progress to Date: This program is no longer active, and is not considered necessary given the expansion of military housing at Fort MacArthur Approximately 1,500 employees work at the U S Air Force base in the City of El Segundo Currently, there are 574 units provided at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro for all ranks of air force military personnel and their families These units include two, three and four bedroom units Another 71 units are currently under construction at Fort MacArthur In addition, there are 52 single occupancy units available in three dormitories There are also leased units available for enlisted personnel located throughout Los Angeles County All military personnel are required to check with the Housing Referral office at Fort MacArthur before searching for off -base housing Objective 112 -2 (Senior/Elderly): Provide regulations to facilitate additional senior housing Program 112 -2A. Establish Senior Citizens' housing regulations that conform to the provisions of Government Code Section 65913 4 and 65915 (density bonus) Establish standards for location, parking, safety, recreation facilities, medical care, and other aspects of senior - orientated housing Consider requiring all senior citizen projects to be approved under Conditional Use Permit Establish appropriate monitoring and reporting procedures to assure compliance with approved project conditions City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -3 072 Progress to Date: The City's Zoning Ordinance has been revised to provide for senor housing in the Multi -family Residential (R -3) zone through a CUP process, and provides for use of a density bonus pursuant to State law However, the City has not established specific development standards tailored to senior housing To date there have been no applications for senior housing projects, therefore the City has not had the need to establish the applicable monitoring and reporting procedures The 97 -unit Park Vista senior housing development was built prior to the 1992 Housing Element Objective H2 -3 (Community Reinvestment Act): Monitor the lending practices of local lending institutions for compliance under the Community Reinvestment Act to evaluate lending activities and goals toward meeting the community's credit needs Program H- 2 -3.1A. The City will monitor and evaluate local lending institutions' compliance with the CRA Lending institutions which are deficient in meeting CRA lending responsibilities in areas such as multi -family construction and lending for affordable housing will be identified The City will explore means to encourage greater lending activities in El Segundo Progress to Date: The City itself has not monitored and evaluated compliance with the Community Reinvestment Act However, under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA), lending institutions are required to disclose information on the disposition of loan applications and the income, gender, and race of loan applicants Objective H24 (Housing Element /Annual Report): Ensure that the Housing Element retains its viability and usefulness through annual amendments, review, and monitoring Program H24A. To retain the Housing Element as a viable policy document, the Planning Division will undertake an annual review of the Housing Element and schedule an amendment, if required Staff will also develop a monitoring program and report to the City Council annually on the progress and effectiveness of the housing programs This monitoring program will be in conjunction with new State of California requirements regarding annual reports Progress to Date: The City is currently updating its Housing Element for the 2000- 2005 cycle State law requires that the City report annually to the City Council on the progress of its housing programs, and forward this report to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) GOAL H3: PRESERVATION OF EXISTING HOUSING STOCK Preserve and protect the existing housing stock with special attention to housing located in the City's older neighborhoods. City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -4 073 Objective 113 -1 (Neighborhood Improvement): Assist in the creation of a Neighborhood Improvement Program to provide local resident input and participation into neighborhood preservation and improvement programs Program 1134A. Assist residents, especially in older neighborhoods, in the creation of a Neighborhood Improvement Program under which the City staff would 1) promote organizations directed at fostering neighborhood pride and improvement, and 2) provide information on funding resources Activities might include housing rehabilitation and repair, infrastructure maintenance and repair, weed abatement, abatement of code violations, neighborhood pride and awareness activities, charitable activities, and information outreach, among others Progress to Date: Although El Segundo has not established a formal Neighborhood Improvement Program, CDBG funds are utilized to support the City's Minor Home Repair program In addition, inspectors from the City's Building Safety Department conduct a quarterly windshield survey to identify structures that are in disrepair or have other code violations The Minor Home Repair and Code Compliance Inspection programs help identify structures in need of maintenance and repair as well as homeowners who may be eligible for assistance Department staff for the Code Compliance program provide referrals to the Minor Home Repair program Objective 113 -2 (Noise Mitigation): To improve the quality of living within the City of El Segundo by promoting sound attenuation improvements to the existing housing stock Program 113 -2A. The City shall purchase and renovate an existing home, utilizing all modern sound attenuation devices This home will serve as a model to citizens to illustrate the appearance and effectiveness of the sound attenuation devices This program is primarily funded by the Federal Aviation Administration - FAA Part 150 Grant, Los Angeles Board of Airports Progress to Date: The City purchased and renovated a home which has served as a model for the sound attenuation process Program 113 -211. The City shall request funding from the FAA to renovate 707 existing homes with modern sound attenuation devices to reduce interior dBA ranges to acceptable levels Progress to Date: Through grants provided by the FAA's Residential Sound Insulation program, the City has renovated 122 homes to date with sound attenuation devices The FAA supports 80 percent of the cost to insulate the residence, with the remaining 20 percent provided by the homeowner For income - eligible homeowners, CDBG funds can be provided through the Minor Home Repair to pay the owner's 20 percent share of the cost City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -5 074 Objective 143 -3 (Condominium Conversion): Develop and implement a program to enforce the Condominium Conversion Ordinance and create a program to monitor conversions to condominium of those rental apartments which house primarily low and moderate income households and limit those conversions that reduce the supply of affordable housing for those income ranges Program H3 -3.1A. Develop a program to limit condominium conversion when such conversions would reduce the number of low or moderate housing units available throughout the City Progress to Date. The City has received only two requests for conversion of apartment buildings to condominiums since adoption of the 1992 Housing Element These projects were reviewed on a case by case basis, and were both approved for conversion based on a determination they did not reduce the availability of low or moderate housing units Objective H34 (Rental Stock Monitoring): Maintain a database of information on vacancy rates, rental rates, and physical condition of the City's existing rental housing stock, and utilize this database to evaluate programs affecting rental stock Program H34A. The City shall develop and implement a program in which it will penodically collect information on the factors affecting supply and demand of existing rental stock within the City This information will be used in analysis of rental housing to be contained in the annual Housing Element Report Progress to Date: The City maintains a current inventory of the physical conditions of existing rental stock through its Code Compliance Inspection program As confirmed through the Needs Assessment of this Housing Element, the rental rates in El Segundo are reasonable compared to other nearby coastal communities, and the City has a stable rental market Therefore, it is not necessary to include a program for analysis of the rental market in the current Housing Element Objective H3 -5 (Rehabilitation): Identify and rehabilitate substandard and deteriorating housing Program H3 -5A. The Building Safety Division will develop and implement a program to monitor and report to the Planning Division information on housing stock that is substandard and /or deteriorating Identified structures will be reported to the Planning Division for assistance under the City's rehabilitation and assistance programs Progress to Date: As described previously, the City has a quarterly Code Compliance Inspection Program which identifies structures that may be in violation of code due to lack of property maintenance, including poor landscape maintenance, buildings in disrepair, peeling paint and abandoned buildings These cases are referred to the City of El Segundo Housing Element M Housing Plan 075 Compliance program and the Minor Home Repair program (as appropriate), under which the property owner may be eligible for an interest deferred loan payable when property changes ownership This program is supported by CDBG funds Objective 113 -6 (Rehabilitation Incentives): Provide incentives for the rehabilitation and preservation of deteriorating rental units which house lower income residents Program 113 -6A. The City will develop and implement a program to provide processing incentives for the owners of lower income rental stock in need of rehabilitation and preservation. These incentives will include, but not be limited to. the waiving or reduction of planning and building fees and priority processing Progress to Date The City provides low interest 20 -year deferred loans up to a maximum of $10,000 for low income property owners in order to make repairs One staff person is dedicated to processing these requests and applications for the Minor Home Repair Program Objective 113 -7 (Rehabilitation - Homeowners): Provide rehabilitation assistance, loan subsidies, and loan rebates for lower income households, persons of special needs, and senior homeowners, to preserve and rehabilitate deteriorating homes Program 113 -71A. The City will develop and implement a homeowner rehabilitation program targeted to lower income, special needs (handicapped, low income large - family, etc ), and senior households that will consist of financial and processing incentives, such as low interest and deferred repayment loans, loan rebates, and priority processing Progress to Date The City provides deferred loans which generally range from $5,000 to $10,000 for low income property owners in order to make repairs In addition, grants of up $1,500 are available to make handicapped related improvements GOAL 114: NEW HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES To provide opportunities for new housing construction in a variety of locations and a variety of densities. Objective H4 -1: Permit vacant and underdeveloped property designated as residential to develop with a diversity of types, price, and tenure Program 114 -1.1: New housing development in existing and potential residential zones will be achieved through private sector efforts New development will be achieved through the auspices of State Planning Law and the City's General Plan and Municipal Code Although there is no special program for this overall objective, it is recognized that achievement of this objective will be heavily influenced by private City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -7 072 sector marketing strategies, local, state, and national economic trends, availability of regional infrastructure and services, and other factors beyond the control of the City of El Segundo Progress to Date: The City's Regional Housing Growth needs (RHNA) from the prior planning period were for 1,112 units, including 156 very-low income, 171 low income, 224 moderate income, and 561 upper income units Like other cities in Southern California, El Segundo was hit hard by the recession in the early 1990's and has only recently recovered During the 1989 -1999 period, a total of 149 units have been developed or are under construction in El Segundo These include 71 single family homes, 56 condominium units and 22 apartment units Over half of this development occurred in 1989, with the last condominium or apartment unit developed in 1990 However, two condominium developments (a 10 and a 3 -unit project) have been recently approved for construction, reflecting the upswing in the economy Objective 114 -2: To allow new opportunities to be developed within the Smoky Hollow Mixed -Use designation as indicated by the 1992 Land Use Element Progress to Date: A 28 -unit project was approved in 1993 for construction in the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan While this project was never constructed, the application is still currently active A second 28 -unit project (Holly Park Townhomes) was also approved in 1993 but the application has expired and the developer is currently considering renewal Objective 114 -3: Continue to permit a second dwelling on selected single - family lots when such lots abut higher intensity land use designations Progress to Date: The City has adopted provisions within its Zoning Ordinance to accommodate second units where single family lots abut higher intensity uses such as multi- family, and commercial uses The ordinance provides for a second dwelling unit on a single - family zoned lot that has a side lot line that immediately abuts a lot zoned for the following- 1 R -3, Multi- Family Residential, 2 C -RS, Downtown Commercial, 3 C -2, Neighborhood Commercial, 4 C -3, General Commercial, 5 C -M, Commercial- Office, 6 M -U, Urban Mixed Use, GOAL 115: RESOURCE CONSERVATION Create new and redeveloped housing which conserves natural resources, in particular, energy, and water. City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -8 077 Objective H5 -1 (Energy Conservation): Promote energy conservation in new housing development Program H5 -1A. The City will continue to implement energy conservation measures in new housing development through State Building Code, Title 24 Regulations, and solar orientation of mayor subdivisions through Title 19 and 20 of the Municipal Code Progress to Date: The City complies with all regulations as set forth by State law, and all new development will be in accordance with these energy conservation measures Objective H5 -2 (Water Conservation): Promote resource conservation including water conservation in new housing development Program H5 -2A New housing construction developed under a water emergency may be required to develop strict conservation guidelines, including, but not limited to, mandatory installation of low -flush and low -flow bathroom and kitchen fixtures, drought - tolerant landscaping or modification of landscaping requirements until the water emergency is lifted, and requiring the use of reclaimed water in all construction grading projects Any such actions shall be in accord with policies adopted by the City in response to declared emergencies Progress to Date: The City has not been subject to a water emergency since the last housing element was prepared In the event that a water emergency is declared, the City would follow the water conservation guidelines specified, This would include adhering to the City's water conserving landscape ordinance and guidelines City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -9 M i C. HOUSING PROGRAMS To be developed along with entire Housing Element City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -10 079 AWO 31 -1999 13 19 COTTON ISLAND ASSOCIATES C. HOUSING PROGRAMS The goals and policies contained in the Housing Element address El Segundo's identified housing needs and are implemented through a series of housing programs. Housing programs define the specific actions the City will take to achieve specific goals and policies. The City of El Segundo's overall housing program strategy for addressing its housing needs has been defined according to the following issue areas. Conserving and improving the condition of the existing stock of affordable housing; • Assisting in the development of affordable housing; • Providing adequate sites to achieve a diversity of housing; • Removing governmental constraints, as necessary; and • Promoting equal housing opportunity El Segundo's housing plan for addressing unmet needs, removing constraints, and achieving quantitative objectives is described in this section according to the above five areas. The housing programs introduced on the following pages include programs that are currently in operation and new programs which have been added to address the City's unmet housing needs Conserving and Improving Existing Affordable Housing Preserving the existing housing stock in El Segundo is a top priority for the City and maintaining the City's older neighborhoods is vital to couserving the overall quality of housing in the community. Approximately 68 percent of El Segundo's housing stock is more than 30 -years old, indicating that there is a strong future need for rehabilitation. . I. Home Rehabilitation Loan Programs The goal of these programs are to offer residents an opportunity to live in a safe and sanitary environment, by offering rehabilitation assistance to lower income single family households. These programs include a grant program for minor home repairs, and low interest loans for single- and multi- family rehabilitation. In. Minor Home Repair Program City of El Segundo HousingEdement 6-S Housing Plan '(fir AWGW -1999 1320 COTTON BB-RM ASSOCIATES 626 304 0402 P.07i13 This program represents the major effort by El Segundo to maintain and improve the City's housing stock. The Program is supported by CDBG funds that provide for minor maintenance and repairs on income - qualified owner - occupied units. The City provides low interest 20 -year deferred loans up to a maximum of $10,000 for low income property owners. In addition, gnuits of up $1,500 are available to make handicapped related improvements. CDBG funds from this program are also used to pay the owner's 20 percent share of a residential sound insulation loan described below. lb. Residential Sound Insulation Program (FAA) The FAA (Federal Aeronautics Administration) provides rehabilitation grants for up to 80 percent of the cost required insulate single-family homes. The purpose of this program is to renovate the home with modern sound attenuation devices to reduce interior dBA ranges to acceptable levels. The remaining 20 percent of the cost must be provided by the homeowner, but may be provided through the City's CDBG funds for income- eligible homeowners. Approximately 700 homes in El Segundo have been identified for insulation under this program, with over 120 homes completed to date. le. Countywide HOME Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program (new program) As a participating city in the Urban County program, El Segundo is eligible to participate in the County's , Rental Rehabilitation Loan Program. This program provides financial assistance to rental property owners for the rehabilitation of multi-family units that are made available to tenants at or below 80 percent MFI. It allows the rental owners to rehabilitate affordable rental housing for low-income families by providing financial support through the utilization of public/private funding sources to maintain existing rental properties. 2. Code Compliance Inspection Program The Building Safety Division of El Segundo conducts quarterly code compliance inspections to monitor housing conditions throughout the City. This allows for early detection and prevention of deterioration in neighborhoods and helps to eliminate deteriorated property conditions in residential areas. Residents cited for code violations are informed of rehabilitation assistance available through the City and County. 3. Comprehensive Neighborhood Improvement Program (new program) While El Segundo's housing stock is generally in good condition, certain older neighborhoods could benefit from a comprehensive neighborhood improvement strategy which consists 'of both neighborhood clean -up efforts and infrastructure improvements. Neighborhood clean -up efforts could include code enforcement, weed abatement, and the City's Minor Home Repair Program Infrastructure improvements may include street and sidewalk resurfacing, drainage improvements, street lighting, street tree planting and other public landscaping. To supplement and reinforce the beautification efforts of the Neighborhood Improvement Program, the First -Time Homebuyer Assistance programs (described below under Assisting Cay o1 El Segundo /lousing Plan mooring DOWN 6.6 in the Production of Affordable Housing) could be specifically targeted within the designated target area to further help stabilize the neighborhood. Assist in Production of Affordable Housing The Housing Element proposes several first -time homebuyer programs aimed at moving renters into homeownership and promoting neighborhood stability. In addition, new construction is a mayor source of housing for prospective homeowners and renters. However, the cost of new construction is substantially greater than other program categories. Incentive programs, such as density bonus, offer a cost effective means of supporting affordable housing development. The City can take advantage of several programs offered through the County that provide funding support for the development of affordable housing. 4. Section 8 Rental Assistance (new program) The Section 8 Rental Assistance Program extends rental subsidies to very low income households who spend more than 30 percent of their gross income on housing Rental assistance not only addresses housing affordability, but also overcrowding by allowing families that may be "doubling up" to afford their own housing. The Los Angeles Housing Authority administers the Section 8 CertificateNoucher program on behalf of the City 5. First -Time Homebuyer Programs (new programs) While single- family housing comprises the dominant housing type in El Segundo, the City has become a predominant renter community Homeownership prices are well above levels affordable to low and most moderate income households. The goal of these programs is to increase homeownership in the community by providing mortgage and downpayment assistance to the City's low and moderate income renters. 5a. Countywide Affordable Homeownership Program The County offers a first -time homebuyer program for low income households (at or below 80% MFI), including qualified El Segundo residents The program provides loans secured by a second deed of trust which homebuyers may use to pay their downpayment and closing costs Where appropriate, this program can be used in conjunction with new construction of ownership housing, as well as the Mortgage Credit Certificate Program 5b. Lease -to -Own Program This program promotes affordable home ownership opportunities for low and moderate income households earning up to 140 percent of the MFI. This program is currently utilized in more than 20 cities in the state and is financed through tax - emempt bond issues and prvvate long -term mortgage financing To initiate this program, a point powers authority from participating governments needs to be created to issue tax- exempt bonds to buy homes for lease- purchase. The bonds are fully insured by the private sector. Eligible housing stock may be new or existing single- family homes or condominiums, and must be owner- occupied City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -7 081 Under this lease - purchase program, the lease- purchasers must contribute the first month's rent plus an initial fee equal to 1% of a home's purchase price. The joint powers authority will put 3% down on each home The lease - purchasers will then make monthly payments roughly equivalent to mortgage payments After three years of leasing the property, the lease - purchasers will then make monthly payments roughly equivalent to mortgage payments After three years of leasing the property, the lease - purchasers can purchase the homes by assuming the mortgages. The joint powers authority will also pay closing costs which will be discounted by the lenders and escrow companies participating in the program The following cities participate in the JPA- Artesia Huntington Park Bell Gardens Maywood Compton Pasadena Cudahy Rancho Cucamonga Hawaiian Gardens Upland A second JPA is currently being formed in San Diego County The City of El Segundo could consider participating in a JPA for the lease - puchase program to promote homeownership in the community. 5c. Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) As a means of further leveraging homeownership assistance, the City participates with the County in implementation of a Mortgage Credit Certificate Program An MCC is a certificate awarded by the CDC authorizing the holder to take a federal income tax credit. A qualified applicant who is awarded an MCC may take an annual credit against federal income taxes of up to twenty percent of the annual interest paid on the applicant's mortgage This allows more available income to qualify for a mortgage loan and to make the monthly mortgage payments The value of the MCC must be taken into consideration by the mortgage lender in underwriting the loan and may be used to adjust the borrower's federal income tax withholding. 6. Countywide Affordable Homeownership Development Program (hew program) This program provides funding in the form of direct subsidies to develop single family homeownership units that are affordable to lower- income (at or below 80% MFI) households. The subsidies are then converted to liens on the individual homeownership units The program is available in all unincorporated areas and in participating cities of the Urban County The County requires that marketing plans addressing outreach and educational efforts targeting households earning at or less than 80 percent of the median income be incorporated into the agreement establishing the terms for the development. City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element 6 -8 NOW AUG-31 -1999 1321 COTTON M-PA -M ASSOCIATES 626 304 0402 P.10/13 County fimding for the Affordable Homeownership Development Program include HOME funds for both short term and long term "gap" financing, for both construction loans and permanent loans. HOME funds are also used in support of housing developments undertaken or proposed by Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs), and by other non -profit housing developers. CDBG funds are used for site acquisition, site improvements, infrastructure and neighborhood improvements in concert with County - sponsored housing developments. 7. Countywide Affordable Rental Housing Development Program (new program) This program provides financial and technical assistance to acquire sites and develop affordable rental housing in unincorporated areas and in cities participating in the Urban County Program on a countywide basis using HOME and CDBG funds. Financial assistance is provided in the form of "gap" fmacing, for both short term and long term financing. Housing development projects are required to have a minimum of 20 percent of units set aside for low- income households earning below 50 percent of the median family income; however, the Cooumty s policy is to provide the maximum number of affordable units suited to the development and the area. The County's housing development policy requires that conventional construction and/or permanent financing be incorporated into a project whenever possible. In addition, applications for Federal Low - Income Housing Tax Credits must be applied for wherever possible. & Tax Exempt Multi-jamMy (Renters) Revenue Bond Program (new program) This program provides below - market interest rate loans for construction and permanent financing to for -profit and nonprofit developers of multi- family housing in which at least 20 percent of the total units are set aside for rental by households at or below 50 percent MFI. Providing Adequate Sites A key element in satisfying the housing needs of all segments of the community is the provision of adequate sites for all types, sizes and prices of housing. Both the general plan and zoning ordinance dictate where housing may be located, thereby affecting the supply of land available for housing. The Housing Element is required to demonstrate the provision of adequate sites under General Plan and zoning to address the City's share of regional housing needs (RHNA), identified as 78 units for El Segundo, including 14 very low income, I 1 low income, 16 moderate income, and 37 upper income units. 9. Land Use Element and Spec Plans (new program) The residential sites analysis completed for the Housing Element indicates the City can accommodate just over 400 additional dwelling units under existing General Plan and zoning designations. Close to half of these units are located within the Smoky Hollow Specific Plan City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Vement 6-9 083 RUG -31 -1999 1322 COTTON BB-AND PESOCIRTES 626 304 0402 P.11i13 (122 units) and on the Imperial School site (65 units), which require removal of existing uses prior to development. Only 43 acres of vacant residential land remain in the City. The City is currently in the process of developing a Specific Plan for Main Street, and is considering expanding opportunities for residential use in the downtown. Integration of housing along Main Street could not only support goals for a pedestrian- oriented downtown, this would also contribute to the City's residential sites inventory and demonstration of the City's ability to meet its RENA. 30. Facilitate Development on Underutilized Sites (new program) Due to the scarcity of vacant land remaining in El Segundo, the City can play an important role in providing information to prospective developers on sites suitable for residential development. The City will facilitate development on underutilized properties by providing potential housing developers with a list of underutilized R -3 properties. In addition, the city intends to pursue different funding sources for affordable housing development, such as those described above. In order to bring the sites and funding together as a package before the development community, the City proposes to conduct a Developer's Workshop to discuss residential development opportunities and available funding sources for housing. Given the small lot sizes in the City's R -3 areas, density incentives will be offered to developments which combine individual R -3 lots as a means of achieving a more cohesive residential project. 11. Sites for Transitional Housing/Homeless Shelters (new program) The City's Zoning Ordinance does not explicitly allow for homeless facilities in El Segundo. The City will modify its zoning ordinance to permit transitional housing in appropriate residential zones and emergency housing in commercial and industrial zones, all subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). The CUP will set forth conditions aimed at enhancing the compatibility of transitional housing and emergency shelters with the surrounding neighborhood or commercial district, and will not unduly constrain the creation of such facilities. The City plans to amend its Zoning Ordinance to reflect these and other Housing Element provisions by the year 2000. Removing Governmental and Other Constraints Like all jurisdictions in California, El Segundo has governmental regulations that affect housing development. These include the charging of permit processing and development fees, adoption of the Uniform Building Code, and the establishing of processing times for tentative tract maps, and conditional use permits or variances. Under present State law, the EI Segundo Housing Element must address, and where legally possible, remove governmental constraints affecting the maintenance, improvement, and development of housing. The following programs are designed to lessen governmental constraints on housing development. City of El Segundo Housing Plan Housing Element &I n iii ALIG -31 -1999 13123 CM70N BELAND ASSOCIATES 626 304 0402 P.12/13 12. Density Bonus/Development Incentives Ordinance (new program) Pursuant to State density bonus law, if a developer allocates at least 20 percent of the units in a housing project to lower income households, 10 percent for very low income households, or at least 50 percent for "qualifying residents" (e.g. seniors), the City must either a) grant a density bonus of 25 percent, along with one additional regulatory concession to ensure that the housing Development will be produced at reduced cost, orb) provide other incentives of equivalent financial value based upon the land cost per dwelling unit. The developer shall agree to and the City shall ensure continued affordability of all lower income density bonus units for a minimum 30 -year period. The City will adopt a density bonus ordinance by the year 2000 to comply with State law and to specify regulatory concessions to be offered. The Ordinance will provide density incentives for multi- family projects in the R -3 zone which combine individual lots to achieve a more cohesive project design. A range of potential regulatory concessions will be set forth in the ordinance, such as flexibility in height limits, reduced parking, minimal setbacks, and/or reduced open space requirements. The Ordinance will be promoted through development of a brochure for distribution to the local Board of Realtors and local developers, and through the City's newsletter. The City may also wish to consider conducting a "Developer's Workshop" w present information on available residential sites, funding sources, and regulatory incentives under the Development Incentives Ordinance. 13. Expedite Project Review A community's evaluation and review process for housing projects contributes to the cost of housing because holding costs incurred by developers are ultimately reflected in the unit's selling price. Periodic surveys conducted by the City indicate that local processing times are quite comparable to those experienced in neighboring communities. In addition, the City has fully implemented the provisions of AB884% as well as one -stop permit coordination. Promoting Equal Housing Opportunities In order to make adequate provision for the housing needs of all economic segments of the community, the housing program must include actions that promote housing opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, sex, family size, marital status, ancestry, national origin, color, age, or physical disability. More generally, this program component entails ways to further fair housing practices. 14. Fair Housing Program ' AB884 took effect on lanuuy 1, 1978 and limits processing time in most cases to I year. and requires agencies to specify the information needed to complete an acceptabie application Gay ofFJ Segundo musing Plan Housing Rkrount 6.11 M City of El Segundo Interdepartmental Correspondence Meeting Date: September 9, 1999 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Mary Strenn, City Manager THROUGH: James M. Hansen, Interim Director of Planning and Budding Safety STAFF Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner \jF PLANNER: Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner L°\0 )1 y Ug DATE: September 1, 1999 SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA -454, General Plan Background A Draft Technical Report for update of the Circulation Element of the General Plan (Exhibit "A ") has been prepared by the City's traffic consultant, Meyer, Mohaddes, Associates, Inc (MMA). This report serves as the basis for the Circulation Element to be reviewed by the Planning Commission for recommendations, and for final adopted by the City Council. The purpose of the September 9, 1999 Joint City Council and Planning Commission Workshop at 6.00 p m. is to review the report and the findings, and recommendations contained therein, and to provide the consultant and staff direction with respect to the recommended improvements and the revisions to the Goals. Obiectives and Policies of the Circulation Element. [Please bring these documents with you to the Workshop] Technical Report The Technical Report consists of four sections as follows: 1) Existing Conditions; 2) Future Travel Forecasts; 3) Findings and Recommendations; and, 4) Goals, Objectives and Policies 0�R7 Existina Conditions As the title implies, this section of the report contains a detailed inventory of all components of the existing circulation system and an analysis of the levels of service at which the existing infrastructure functions Future Travel Forecasts Travel forecasts are based on two factors: 1) projected land use types and densities and 2) planned and funded roadway improvements. Based on direction received from the Planning Commission and City Council (February 11 and 16, 1999, respectively), land use forecasts were developed for anticipated growth over a 10 year horizon The Staff Report prepared for the February 11 and 16, 1999 meetings (Exhibit B) contains a detailed description of the assumptions used to prepare the forecasts. In summary, the land use forecasts assume development of. 1) 100 percent of approved projects not yet constructed, 2) 20 percent (2 percent annually) of vacant parcels; and, 3) 20 percent (2 percent annually) of recyclable buildings. The travel forecasts assume buildout of the Master Plan of Streets as adopted in 1992. Even with full implementation of the Master Plan of Streets, 16 intersections will operate at Level of Service (LOS) E or F, which is technically below the generally acceptable minimum standard, which is LOS D. Findings and Recommendations Based on the forecasted change in existing travel conditions and future buildout of the Master Plan of Streets, MMA has prepared recommendations to address degradation in Levels of Service (See Section 3 — Pages 55 -93). Recommendations in the following areas are made. 1) Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) 2) Intersection Capacity Enhancements 3) Nash /Douglas One -Way Couplet Versus Two -Way Traffic 4) Necessity and Feasibility of Unconstructed Master Plan Streets a) High Priority to Maintain in Master Plan 1) Mariposa Avenue extension from Douglas to Sepulveda u) Grand Avenue extension from Duley to Aviation Iii) Douglas Street from Alaska Avenue to Park Place iv) Lairport Street extension from Maple to Selby b) Delete from Master Plan Q Nash Street extension from Rosecrans to El Segundo ii) Hughes Way extension from its terminus to Utah Avenue 2 X88 5) Main Street/Downtown Roadway Alternatives a) Two Lanes b) Three Lanes c) Classification downgrade from Secondary Arterial to Collector Street 6) Truck Routes 7) Bicycle facilities 8) Neighborhood Traffic Control These recommendations are the first key areas that staff and the consultant are requesting that the Commission and Council review and provide direction upon. Goals, Objectives, and Policies In light of the recommendations contained In the Draft Technical Report and changes since the current Goals, Objectives, and Policies were adopted in 1992, Staff and MMA have made changes to this Section of the General Plan (See Section 4 - Pages 100 -109). Text to be deleted Is stwekout -and new text is These Goals, Objectives, and Policies recommendations are the second key areas that Staff and the Consultant are requesting that the Commission and Council review and provide direction upon. ATTACHMENTS A) Draft Technical Report Update to Circulation Element, dated August 30, 1999 B) Planning Commission Staff Report (February 11, 1999) and City Council Staff Report (February 16, 1999). cc* Mark Hensley, City Attorney Ron Green, Acting Director of Public Works Tim Gnmmond, Chief of Police Craig Pedego, Fire Chief Debra Brighton, Library Director Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk Laurie Jester, Senior Planner Paul Garry, Assistant Planner Planning Division Counter (2) Gary Hamrick, Meyer, Mohaddes Associates Steve Gerhardt, EIP Associates P \Planning & Building Safety\PROJECTS \451- 475 \EA - 454 \99i999mig1 doc 3 X89 ATTACHMENTS, Draft Technical Report Update to Circulation Element and Planning Commission Staff Report, previously distributed under separate cover. ono MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA AUGUST 26, 1999 Vice -Chair Wycoff called the adjourned meeting of the El Segundo Planning CALL TO ORDER Commission to order at 7 00 p.m in the Council Chamber of the City of El Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California Chairman Crowley led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. PLEDGE TO FLAG PRESENT: KRETZMER, WYCOFF, BOULGARIDES AND CROWLEY ROLL CALL Chairman Crowley presented the Consent Calendar. CONSENT CALENDAR Motion was passed 3 -0 -1 with Chairman Crowley abstaining to accept Item 2, MOTION the August 12, 1999 Minutes. Vice -Chair Wycoff pulled Item 1, the July, 15 1999 Minutes. On page 12, ITEMS CALLED second paragraph, Vice -Chair Wycoff requested the first sentence to read, "He FROM THE CONSENI questioned if adding to the traffic with this project is the right thing to do " Also, CALENDAR on page 15, last paragraph, Vice -Chair Wycoff requested the second sentence to read, "He commented that Federal Express is a marvelous company, but the job of the Planning Commission is to interpret and apply the law which is the General Plan and specifically the Zoning Code " Chairman Crowley requested on page 8, second paragraph from the bottom, the word "Longshormans" be replaced with "Longshoremans " Also on page 8, second paragraph from the bottom, the word "everyday" be replaced with "every day." On page 16, first paragraph, Chairman Crowley requested that the third from the last sentence to read, "He pointed out that, independent from staff, when he first met with Federal Express in November or December of 1996, the first question put to Federal Express was "can this project meet the General Plan cntena ?" Vice -Chair Wycoff moved to accept Item 1, the July 15, 1999 Minutes. MOTION Commissioner Kretzmer seconded Passed 4 -0 None PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS None. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS 08 -26nun doe 1 0191 Vice -Chair Wycoff presented Continued Business, Item H3, Environmental PUBLIC HEARINGS Assessment EA -427, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -4, Zone Change 97 -3, CONTINUED and Zone Text Amendment 98 -6 Address- 700 South Douglas Street. BUSINESS Applicant Everest Storage Property Owner: Southern California Edison. EA -427 Commissioner Boulgandes moved to continue Environmental Assessment EA- MOTION 427, General Plan Amendment GPA 97 -4, Zone Change 97 -3, and Zone Text Amendment 98 -6 to September 23, 1999 Commissioner Kretzmer seconded. Passed 4 -0 None. PUBLIC HEARINGS NEW BUSINESS Director Bernard presented the tentative schedule of the future meetings for REPORT FROM the Planning Commission. DIRECTOR Assistant City Attorney Chris Cheleden stated he has accepted another offer in the private sector in the development area He further stated his replacement has been hired and was the former Assistant Attorney for the City of Lodi. He said Mark Hensley will be present at the upcoming joint meeting. Director Bernard stated he has submitted his resignation as the Director of Planning and Budding Safety to the City Manager of the City of El Segundo effective September 3, 1999 He said he has accepted an offer from the Los Angeles Downtown Center Business Improvement District Management Corporation and will be working for both the business improvement district and the Central City Association to become its Director of Economic Development for all of Downtown Los Angeles He indicated this opportunity presented personal growth both professionally and personally together with other benefits offered to his family He stated his involvement with the citizens of El Segundo, their elected and appointed representatives, the business community and particularly the employees of El Segundo has been pleasant, nuturmg and particularly rewarding and will miss the many friendships he has established. He said the job that the employees of the City has performed for its residents and business owners is exceptional He publically thanked and praised both the past and present elected and appointed officials of El Segundo with whom he has had the extreme pleasure of working He noted that dedication and established level of service to the City by the members of the Council, the Hyperion Citizen's Forum and especially the Planning Commission, and other committees and boards is exemplary. He also praised the efforts of the citizens of El Segundo, and their levels of interest and service to the affairs of the City and their Municipal Government which has helped to establish response of government in a super vitalized community He further praised the staff of the City Attorney's office, the Assistant City Attorney, and the Planning and Budding Safety Department. He stated the Planning and Building Safety staff's level and quality of work is 09 -26tmn dm 2 0,92 truly exceptional. The community would be astounded if it learned the number DRAFT of overtime hours put in by the Planning and Building staff on its behalf. He stated he has been fortunate to have worked with the City, and El Segundo is extremely lucky to have in its continued employment people like Ron Darvdle and his Building and Safety staff, Mary Lewis and her clerical support staff, Harvey Holden in Special Projects, Tina Gall with Diana Cho Associates for the City, and Laurie Jester and the Planning and Code Compliance staff He thanked the continued assistance offered to him by Laurie, Ron and Mary, his three right hand people in the Department He said they are responsible for the many successes that the Department is responsible for He stated leaving them and the City's employment was one of the hardest decisions of his life. He said he may be back before the Commission in some capacity or another. He again asked the Commission to accept his thanks, the opportunity given him to work with the Commission and his fellow employees, meeting the challenges and opportunities of the last three and one half years. He expressed good luck to El Segundo Chairman Crowley thanked Director Bernard for all his work he has done for COMMISSIONERS' the City. He appreciates Director Bernard's integrity and Chairman Crowley COMMENTS said it has been a pleasure working with him He further thanked Assistant City Attorney Cheleden He also thanked Commissioner Palmer and appreciated working with her Vice -Chair Wycoff stated it has been a pleasure working with Assistant City Attorney Chris Cheleden and stated he is always informed and he will be missed He further expressed thanks for Director Bernard's dedication, commitment and hard work, and stated it has been a pleasure working with him Commissioner Boulgandes thanked Assistant City Attorney Chris Cheleden He stated he appreciates Director Bernard's good humor and also agrees with his sentiments about the staff and the Planning and Budding Safety Department He said they have been lucky to have someone of Director Bernard's caliber He indicated that, unfortunately, the City of El Segundo is a small town and cannot afford to pay what is deserved of the people of his quality He also said, however, that it speaks well of the City recognizing the talents of Director Bernard Commissioner Kretzmer stated he is saddened by the loss of the professional relationship with both Assistant City Attorney Cheleden and Director Bernard He said, however, he is not saying good bye to their friendship that has developed He congratulated Mr Cheleden with his new position and the many challenges ahead He further congratulated him on the upcoming birth of his twin boys who are due in December and wished he and his family the greatest of success and much happiness He stated Mr Cheleden and Director Bernard have left the City a much better place than it was when they arrived and thanked them both Director Bernard stated it has been a pleasure working with the Commission. 08 -26mn doc 3 093 DRAFT He pointed out that Jim Hansen will be the Interim Director and has a significant planning background Commissioner Kretzmer expressed disappointment with an ad that ran last Thursday in El Segundo's Herald which said, "Congratulations El Segundo. Fed -Ex has formally withdrawn its appeal of the Planning Commission's denial of the request to build a massive truck stop in El Segundo." He stated that the Commission took a vote indicating that Fed -Ex had not met the requirements for the CUP The Commission applied the law and applied their logic and he feels their decision was a very sound one He felt this ad was not appropriate and was not well thought out or a necessary response to the end result of the Planning Commission's decision Vice -Chair Wycoff stated he would not be attending the September 9, 1999 meeting, as he will be on vacation Commissioner Boulgandes requested an update of the Zoning Code and also requested a new one be received once a year. Ms Jester stated this would not be a problem and copies will be provided to all the Commissioners There being no further discussion, Commissioner Boulgarides moved to ADJOURNMENT adjourn the meeting at 7 30 PM (in honor of Director Bernard and Assistant City Attorney Cheleden) to the joint meeting of September 9, 1999 at 6.00 PM. Commissioner Kretzmer seconded Passed 4 -0 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS 9`h DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1999 Bret B Bernard, AICP Director of Planning and Building Safety, and Secretary Of the Planning Commission City of El Segundo, California 08 -26min doe Brian Crowley, Chairman of the Planning Commission City of El Segundo, California M•, EL SEGVNpO 1 040 1999 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO INTERDEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE Meeting Date: September 9, 1999 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: ames M. Hansen, Interim Director of Planning and Budding Safety THROUGH: Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner STAFF PLANNER: Paul Garry, Assistant Planner j- ;'off- SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA -490 and Administrative Use Permit 994 On -Sale Beer and Wine at new Restaurant Address: 2041 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 190 Applicant- Art Rodriguez (Agent for Taiko Foods, Inc.) Property Owner- Continental Development Corporation DESCRIPTION: Notice of approval of an Administrative Use Permit. Transmittal of August 19, 1999, Letter of Determination from the Director of Planning and Budding Safety approving Administrative Use Permit No. 99 -4 permitting the on -site sale of beer and wine at a new Restaurant. RECOMMENDATION: Receive and File Encl : Letter to Art Rodriguez, dated August 19, 1999 P \projects\476- 499\ea490 \Ea490 sr (195 Gtr Y 0 t SEGV�4 19 August 1999 Elected Officials Mike Gordon, Mayor Sendra Jacoba, Mayor Pro Tem Nancy Warmck, Mr Art Rodriguez Art Rodriguez and Associates 709E Colorado Blvd #210 Pasadena, CA 91101 RE. Environmental Assessment EA -490 and Administrative Use Permit 99 -4 On -Sale Beer and Wine at new Restaurant Councdmember John 0 Games , Address: 2041 Rosecrans Avenue, Suite 190 Counclmember Kelly McDowell, Councdmember Cindy Mo Dear Mr Rodriguez uez city Clark William Bus, City rreasurer I am pleased to inform you that, in accordance with Chapter 20 72 of the City of El Segundo Zoning Code, the Planning Division has reviewed your application for the above - referenced Appointed Officials project and the Director of Planning and Building Safety has APPROVED your Mary Strenn, City Manager Administrative Use Permit The following are the findings and facts in support of each Mark D Hensley, City Attorney finding for this decision Department Ovectors FINDINGS AND FACTS IN SUPPORT OF FINDINGS: James Hansen, Economic Development Bratpiumree, Environmental Assessment EA -490 Finance Craig Pedego, Fire Don Lewis Finding 1 tut Asst City Manager Debra Brighton, Bret B Acting • The proposed project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Planning B Building Safety Tim Gnmmond Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301, Class 1, as the operation of existing Plice structure involving negligible or no expansion of use. Ron Green, private Acting Pubkc Works Judy Andoe, Acting Recreation B Parks Facts in Support of Finding 1 1. The applicant proposes to provide on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine in a new restaurant, Taiko The proposed restaurant will include indoor and outdoor dining 2 The approximately 2,360 square foot restaurant is located in an existing retail/office building, zoned Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) The restaurant will occupy space that has been unoccupied since building renovations were commenced in 1996, Planning and Building Safety Department 096 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245 -0989 Phone (310) 322 -4670 FAX (310) 322 -8167 WWW PrCCnr /r1Nn nvn Administrative Use Permit 99 -4 Findine 1 • There is compatibility of the particular use on the particular site in relationship to other existing and potential uses within the general area in which the use is proposed to be located Facts in Support of Finding 1 1 The applicant proposes to provide on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine in a new restaurant, Taiko The approximately 2,360 square foot restaurant is located in an existing Mixed -Use building, and provides seating for approximately 59 people 2 The restaurant will have a State of California Alcohol and Beverage Control (ABC) license for on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine 3 The intended hours of alcohol sale are expected to be during all hours the restaurant is open The restaurant is planning on opening at 12 p m, seven (7) days a week The closing time for the establishment is expected to be 10 00 p in , seven (7) days a week 4 The restaurant location is in the existing retail/office building, which is part of the Beach Cities Plaza retail and entertainment center, with adjacent on -site surface and structure parking 5 The General Plan land use designation for the site is Urban Mixed -Use South 6 The zoning for the site is Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) The proposed use requires an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) in accordance with Section 20 38 030 B of the El Segundo Municipal Code 7 The surrounding land uses are Commercial, with another restaurant, retail, movie theaters, and office within the same center Also in the immediate area is industrial development to the west of the Beach Cities Plaza These uses are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed use 8 On 09 September 1999, the El Segundo Planning Commission is scheduled to Receive and File the Adminstrative Use Permit request (We will subsequently inform you of its decision ) Findine 2 • The proposed use is consistent and compatible with the purpose of the Zone in which the site is located. Facts in Support of Finding 2 1 The General Plan land use designation for the site is Urban Mixed -Use South 2 The zoning for the site is Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) The proposed use (on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine) requires an Administrative Use Permit (AUP) in accordance with Section No 20 38 030 B of the El Segundo Municipal Code Restaurants are a permitted use in the zone in accordance with Section 20 38 020 (D) of the Zoning Code and the Beach Cities Plaza Precise Plan (EA -401B and PP 96 -1B). 097 The purpose of the Urban Mixed -Use South (MU -S) Zone is "to provide a mixture of compatible commercial offices, research and development, retail and hotel uses can locate and develop in a mutually beneficial manner." (Section 20 38 010) The proposed use is consistent with this purpose. 4 The surrounding land uses are Commercial, with another restaurant, retail, movie theaters, and office within the same center Also in the immediate area is mdustnal development to the west of the Beach Cities Plaza These uses are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed use Findine 3 The proposed location and use and the conditions under which the use would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially injunous to properties or improvements in the vicinity Facts in Support of Finding 3 The restaurant location is in an existing infixed -use commercial building with adjacent surface and structure parking areas The restaurant is located in commercial spaces not previously occupied. The surrounding land uses are Commercial, with another restaurant, retail, movie theaters and office within the same center Also in the immediate area is industrial development to the west of the Beach Cities Plaza These uses are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed use Finding 4 • Potential impacts that could be generated by the proposed use, such as noise, smoke, dust, fumes, vibration, odors, traffic, and hazards have been recognized and compensated for Facts in Support of Finding 4 1. The restaurant will have an ABC license for on -site sale and consumption of liquor The intended hours of alcohol sale are expected to be during all hours the restaurant is open The restaurant is planning on opening at 12 p in, seven (7) days a week The closing time for the establishment is expected to be 10 00 p in , seven (7) days a week The surrounding land uses are Commercial, with another restaurant, retail, movie theaters and office within the same center Also in the immediate area is an mdustnal land to the west of the Beach Cities Plaza These uses are compatible with the purpose and intent of the proposed use Finding 5 The State Department of Alcohol Beverage Control has issued or will issue a license to sell alcohol to the applicant 098 Facts in Support of Finding 5 The City Council will be scheduled to review the request for the ABC license on 07 September 1999, and determine whether or not they protest the issuance of the license (We will also subsequently inform you of its determination ) DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND BUILDING SAFETY ACTION Based on these findings and facts in support of these findings, the Director of Planning and Building Safety APPROVES the proposed project, subject to the following condition The construction of an outdoor dining area for the proposed restaurant greater than 387 square feet (based on an indoor dining area of 755 square feet) requires approval of a Conditional Use Permit or an amendment to the Beach Cities Plaza Precise Plan PLANNING COMMISSION , Please be advised that this does not conclude the review process. As explained previously, this determination will be transmitted to the Planning Commission for its 09 September 1999 meeting with the recommendation that the Planning Commission Receive and File the determination of the Director of Planning and Building Safety. An appeal of this decision by the Director of Planning and Building Safety may be filed with the Planning Division prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which this decision is to be received and filed If an appeal is filed, the item will be scheduled for a (future) public hearing (as required by the Municipal Code) Additionally, the City Council will review the request to sell alcohol at its meeting on 07 September 1999, in order to determine if it will protest the sale of beer and wine for on -site consumption Should you have any questions, please contact Paul Garry, Assistant Planner, myself, or any other Planning Division staff member, at (310) 322 -4670, extension nos 399, 211, or 382, respectively Sincerely, Bret B�Berylard, A!P, Director Depar(ment of Planning and Building Safety xc. Laurie B Jester, Senior Planner Nonko Fukada, Taiko Foods, Inc. Leonard Blakesley Jr, Continental Development Corporation F \Planning & Building Safety\PROJECTS \476- 499\Ea- 490\EA490 aup approval letter doc 099 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, inc. TRANSMITTAL To: Emmanuel Ursu cc Bret Bernard, City of El Segundo Steve Gerhardt, EIP From: Gary Hamrick/Noel Casil COMMENTS: Date: August 30, 1999 J/P Number: J98 -094 Project: City of E1 Segundo Circulation Element For your use, enclosed please find the revised Draft City of El Segundo Circulation Element Technical Report The report incorporates revisions based on comments during the internal city review of the Draft Circulation Element Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions DISTRIBUTION: 400 Oceangate, Suite 480, Long Beach, CA 908024307 • Phone (562) 432 -8484 • Fax (562) 432 -8485 REVISED DRAFT CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE TECHNICAL REPORT Prepared for City of El Segundo Prepared by Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc. 400 Oceangate, Suite 480 Long Beach, CA 90802 August 1999 J98 -094 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I - EXISTING CONDITIONS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Purpose 1 Authorization 1 EXISTING CIRCULATION SYSTEM 1 Relation to Regional Roadway System 7 Analysis of Daily Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network 7 Arterial Level of Service Concept 12 Analysis of Peak Hour Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network 23 ICU Methodology 1 23 CURRENT MASTER PLAN OF STREETS 29 Freeways 29 Major Arterials 29 Secondary Arterials 29 Collector Streets 29 Local Streets 32 BICYCLE ROUTES 32 Definitions .. 32 Existing Bicycle Route System 32 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 34 Existing Public Fixed Bus Routes 34 Demand Responsive Transit Service (Dial -a -Ride) 36 Rail Rapid Transit 36 Summer Beach Shuttle 36 Green Line Shuttles 37 TRUCK ROUTES 37 FREIGHT RAILROAD FACILITIES 37 PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION 37 SECTION 2 - FUTURE TRAVEL FORECASTS 41 Projected Traffic Volumes on El Segundo Arterial Roadways 42 Planned /Funded Roadway Improvements 51 Master Plan of Streets 1 54 Mohaddes Associates, Inc Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, inc. TRANSNUML To: Emmanuel Ursu cc Bret Bernard, City of El Segundo Steve Gerhardt, EIP From: Gary Hamrick/Noel Casil COMMENTS: Date: August 30, 1999 J/P Number: J98 -094 Project: City of El Segundo Circulation Element For your use, enclosed please find the revised Draft City of El Segundo Circulation Element Technical Report The report incorporates revisions based on comments during the internal city review of the Draft Circulation Element Please do not hesitate to call us if you have any questions DISTRIBUTION: 400 Oceangate, Stute 480, Long Beach, CA 908024307 • Phone (562) 432 -8484 • Fax (562) 432 -8485 REVISED DRAFT CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE TECHNICAL REPORT Prepared for City of El Segundo Prepared by Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc. 400 Oceangate, Suite 480 Long Beach, CA 90802 August 1999 J98 -094 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1- EXISTING CONDITIONS 1 INTRODUCTION 1 Purpose 1 Authorization 1 EXISTING CIRCULATION SYSTEM 1 Relation to Regional Roadway System 7 Analysts of Daily Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network 7 Arterial Level of Service Concept 12 Analysis of Peak Hour Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network 23 ICU Methodology 1 23 CURRENT MASTER PLAN OF STREETS 29 Freeways 29 Major Arterials 29 Secondary Arterials 29 Collector Streets 29 Local Streets 32 BICYCLE ROUTES 32 Definitions 32 Existing Bicycle Route System 32 PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION 34 Existing Public Fixed Bus Routes 34 Demand Responsive Transit Service (Dial -a -Ride) 36 Rail Rapid Transit 36 Summer Beach Shuttle 36 Green Line Shuttles 37 TRUCK ROUTES 37 FREIGHT RAILROAD FACILITIES 37 PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION 37 SECTION 2 - FUTURE TRAVEL FORECASTS 41 Projected Traffic Volumes on El Segundo Arterial Roadways . 42 Planned /Funded Roadway Improvements 51 Master Plan of Streets 1 54 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo SECTION 3 - FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 55 Other Improvements Beyond the Master Plan of Streets 55 Nash /Douglas One -Way Couplet Versus Two -Way Traffic Flow 69 Unconstructed Master Plan Streets 60 Main Street /Downtown Commercial District Issues and Analysts 86 Future Redevelopment of the Chevron Refinery 87 Truck Routes 87 Bicycle Facilities 93 Neighborhood Traffic Control 93 SECTION 4 - GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES 100 List of Tables Table 1 El Segundo Street Characteristics 3 Table 2 Estimated Capacities of El Segundo Roadways 7 Table 3 Daily Traffic Volumes and Estimated Daily Roadway Capacities 14 Table 4 Level of Service Interpretation 25 Table 5 Summary of Existing Peak Hour Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) Analysis 26 Table 6 Forecast Land Use Growth in the City 43 Table 7 Number of Intersection at Each Level of Service 44 Table 8 Existing and Future Intersection Operating Conditions 49 Table 9 Existing and Future Intersection Operating Conditions (with master Plan Improvements) 56 Table 10 Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Criteria 65 Table 11 Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Mariposa Avenue Extension 66 Table 12 Future Intersection Operation Conditions Grand Avenue Extension 70 Table 13 Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Hughes Way Extension 74 Table 14 Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Lairport Street Extension 78 Table 15 Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Nash Street 82 Table 16 Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Two -Lane Main Street 89 Table 17 Future Intersection Operation Conditions with Three -Lane Main Street 91 Table 18 Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Criteria 98 List of Exhibits Exhibit 1 Existing El Segundo Street Network 2 Exhibit 2 Regional Roadway System 8 Exhibit 3 Current Status of Master Plan Arterials 9 Exhibit 4 Daily Traffic Volume 10 Exhibit 5 Daily Traffic Flow Map 11 Exhibit 6 Arterial Level of Service Interpretation .. 13 Mohaddes Associates, Inc 11 9 n U A W N+ U C = T pp o 0 0 0 0 -_ U O O1 U U A W U U U N U U G p T y O O O O O oOG Hill R T T yS> j 0 /P 4f aJ,OMAVISTA ST O j LO-MAWSS ST_ p d �9Di15 O��ddW __ O m m VIRGINIA ST y c UI h 0 o S O MA /N ST m 6,700 11,600 14,200 13,300 Q y _ _ _ EUCAbYPT11S R EU LYPTUSOR w E J N V O SHELDON ST Q O N ca a O 8 m A n r a 2 3 � p O CENTER ST 1,600 3,300 3,800 3,200 P. 0 r L/FORNIA S 0 O ID fJl tV m x M g :. o o a th g ° o � y MSEPULVEDA BLVD Z 57,500 54,500 57,100 65,000 64,700 rz N tp 0 ca CD O -{ n °° f ° 5,400 w 1 :0 v ONTINENTA BL C 12, 000 CA 9,600 NASHST NASH ST POLLDST w 8,700 9,300 10,800 000 3 m j0 DULEY RD C K) co ° O O ((DA i'n ° DOUGLAS ST > m OUGLSS� 9,200 w 8,900 10,800 CC 2 w m o �N y v O ST p O 28 27,200 ° AV�ATIONBLVD 20,300 ° 33,000 .4 `• O O O m m ,� Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Arterial _Level of Service Concept The concept of arterial level of service is typically defined in terms of average travel speed of all vehicles on the arterial Average travel speed is strongly influenced by the density of signalized intersections per mile and average intersection delay In some cases, such as the City of El Segundo, the volume -to- capacity ratio definition of arterial level of service is more appropriate due to the variations of signalized intersection densities within the city (i e . the portion of the city west of Sepulveda Boulevard is more residential in nature with less dense traffic signals versus the portion of the city east of Sepulveda Boulevard which is more commerciallbusiness oriented and has more signals per mile) Exhibit 6 shows a graphical representation of level of service (LOS), traffic flow conditions and average travel speed ranges for arterial roadway segments Levels of Service range from LOS A to LOS F Level of Service A indicates excellent operating conditions and little motorist delay Level of Service F represents congested conditions with excessive vehicle delay Typically, LOS D is considered the lowest acceptable operating condition on urban arterial roadways The analysis of the daily arterial operating conditions was conducted by comparing the daily traffic volume and estimated daily capacity for each roadway defined in Table 2 The results of this analysis are summarized in Table 3 and presented graphically on Exhibit 7 A review of Table 3 and Exhibit 7 reveals that the majority of roadways in the City of Segundo operate at LOS "C" or better The roadway links that operate at LOS "D" are as follows Aviation Boulevard from Hawaii Street to Rosecrans Avenue Sepulveda Boulevard from Mariposa Avenue to Grand Avenue The following roadway segments operate at LOS "E" • Imperial Highway from Main Street to Center Street • Rosecrans Avenue from Nash Street to Douglas Street • Sepulveda Boulevard from Imperial Highway to Maple Avenue • Sepulveda Boulevard from Maple Avenue to Mariposa Avenue An analysts of daily operating conditions also indicates that three roadway segments currently experience LOS "F". as follows Imperial Highway from Center Street to Sepulveda Boulevard Rosecrans Avenue from Douglas Street to Aviation Boulevard Sepulveda Boulevard from El Segundo Boulevard to Rosecrans Avenue Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 12 D W W cc ONS Q t[) N Cl) (7 M N N .-- W W At At At At At V QQ F- p a) N O C @ p a) m La a) ac N O y- N .> „ L E tq E� NL m Q (D cm w c rA oL C L ?CN T.L. -.` C0M3 a)Om £yfYmO ro)O J C d p 7 L 3 a) y U O 0 U Gm N•c 7L'p W N y c c c m m mQ ° �p o� oc 2 C >1 > >O mrna�aci _c t°rn w °a m3° Q N y C� C ° C C 7 N E m E OI c m a) c o J a E N m ° m � m m o CL mm CD m a�ww Mcc`a CL O- CU U O L ( C c d w 0 ° O. 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C C .. p ° O N •C 0 O N O) O >, m N m 0 C Q \ n rn > C y L C y N 0 m rn m c 2 .O a) E a) U C 3p N Q) () N m a) C O m N E O m m 0 N 3 ,E 0 CD p > _C •v c w C d >, m 0 m Cl Um cn 2 a) tnECy cvcw N CD rncuE a)w O wy0m C” L) CO CrL,,, O U mop 2:30) UfnL h N a) a)>.c°)` �c`�a m N Q ¢` h .0 L) u) CD Ec mom m iuII)y ma)> a+ N Q) m N ymTO `L y 4) c y 'aD a CE m-o c o m m N O a) m m N U m U O.L.. y O W -p 0) � c C cl) C �ma 3 T OL � m CU m C C CO CD -0 i^ C O°� o 075 m a O O m c °i C J O m o J y m W ' ; � � uj C m� uiU LL O Q m U O W U. 3 s Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF EXISTING DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES TO ESTIMATED DAILY ROADWAY CAPACITIES Mever, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 14 EXISTING ROADWAY EXISTING v/C CLASSIFICATION EXISTING CAPACITY ADT (1998) Ratio LOS ROADWAY SEGMENT (a) LANES (b) (c) (d) (e) Aviation Boulevard Imperial to El Mayor Arterial 4 - lanes 40,400 20,300 0 502 A Segundo divided El Segundo to Utah Major Arterial 4 - lanes 40,400 27,200 0 673 B divided Utah to Alaska Major Arterial 4 - lanes 40,400 28,300 0 701 B divided Alaska to Hawaii Major Arterial 4 - lanes 40,400 19,600 0 485 A divided Hawaii to ROSeCTans Major Arterial 4 - lanes 40,400 33,000 0 817 D divided Center Street Imperial Ave to 2 -Lane 2 - lane 14,000 3,200 0 229 A Maple Collector undivided Maple to Mariposa 2 -1-ane 2 - lane 14,000 3,800 0 271 A Collector undivided Mariposa to Grand 2 -Lane 2 - lane 14,000 3,300 0 236 A Collector undivided Grand to El 2 -Lane 2 - lane 14,000 1,600 0 114 1 A Segundo Collector undivided Continental (Lairport St.) Boulevard (a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan (b) From Table 2 (c) Counts collected in 1998 (d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity (e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is generally free -flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F" represents severe congestion Mever, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 14 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF EXISTING DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES TO ESTIMATED DAILY ROADWAY CAPACITIES Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 15 EXISTING ROADWAY EXISTING v/C CLASSIFICATION EXISTING CAPACITY ADT (1998) Ratio LOS ROADWAY SEGMENT (a) LANES (b) (c) (d) (e) Maple to Mariposa Secondary 2 - lane 14,000 5,400 0 386 A Arterial undivided Mariposa to Grand Secondary 6 - lanes 53,000 9,600 0 181 A Arterial divided Grand to El Secondary 6 - lanes 53,000 12,000 0 226 A Segundo Arterial divided Douglas Street Imperial Hwy to Secondary 6 - lanes 53,000 10,800 0204 A Mariposa Arterial undivided (one -way northbound) Mariposa to El Secondary 6 - lanes 53,000 8,900 0 168 A Segundo Arterial undivided (one -way northbound) El Segundo to Utah Secondary 4 - lanes 40,400 9,200 0 228 A Arterial divided Utah to Rosecrans Secondary None NA NA NA NA Arterial El Segundo Boulevard Main to Center Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 12,800 0 413 A Arterial undivided Center to Sepulveda Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 19,400 0 626 B Arterial undivided (a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan (b) From Table 2 (c) Counts collected in 1998 (d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity (e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F" represents severe congestion Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 15 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF EXISTING DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES TO ESTIMATED DAILY ROADWAY CAPACITIES Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 16 EXISTING ROADWAY EXISTING Vic CLASSIFICATION EXISTING CAPACITY ADT (1998) Ratio LOS ROADWAY SEGMENT (a) LANES (b) (c) (d) (e) Sepulveda to Major Arterial 6 - lanes 53,000 23,800 0 449 A Continental divided Continental to Nash Major Arterial 6 - lanes 53,000 29,800 0 562 A divided Nash to Douglas Major Arterial 6 - lanes 53,000 37,900 0 715 C divided Douglas to Aviation Major Arterial 8 - lanes 70,000 38,700 0 553 A divided Aviation to Isis Mayor Arterial 8 - lanes 70,000 41,400 0 591 A divided Grand Avenue Vista Del Mar to Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 6,200 0200 A Main Arterial undivided Main to Center Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 9,500 0 306 A Arterial undivided Center to Sepulveda Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 11,900 0 384 A Arterial undivided Sepulveda to Secondary 6 - lanes 53,000 9,200 0 174 A Continental Arterial divided Continental to Nash Secondary 6 - lanes 53,000 5,800 0 109 A Arterial divided Nash to Duley Secondary 2 - lane 14,000 NA NA NA Arterial collector (a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan (b) From Table 2 (c) Counts collected in 1998 (d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity (e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is generally free - Flowing LOS 'E" represents capacity LOS "C' and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F" represents severe congestion Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 16 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of E1 Segundo TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF EXISTING DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES TO ESTIMATED DAEL Y ROADWAY CAPACITIES Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 17 EXISTING ROADWAY EXISTING V/C CLASSIFICATION EXISTING CAPACITY ADT (1998) Raho LOS ROADWAY SEGMENT (a) LANES (b) (c) (d) (e) Duley to Aviation Secondary None NA NA NA NA Arterial Hughes Way Sepulveda to Allied Secondary 4 - lanes 40,400 1 4,700 0 116 A Way Arterial divided bripenal Highway Main to Center Secondary 4 - lanes 40,400 37,800 0 936 E Arterial divided Center to Sepulveda Secondary 4 - lanes 40,400 45,500 1 126 F Arterial divided Sepulveda to Nash Secondary 6 - lanes 53,000 30,000 0 566 A Arterial divided Nash to Douglas Secondary 6 - lanes 53,000 28,800 0 543 A Arterial divided Douglas to Aviation Secondary 6 - lanes 53,000 29,500 0 557 A Arterial divided Imperial Avenue Main to Center 2 -Lane 2 - lane 14,000 2,800 0200 A Collector undivided Center to California 2 -Lane 2 - lane 14,000 4,000 0 286 A Collector undivided Main Street (a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan (b) From Table 2 (c) Counts collected in 1998 (d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity (e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F" re resents severe congestion Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 17 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF EXISTING DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES TO ESTIMATED DAILY ROADWAY CAPACITIES Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 18 EXISTING ROADWAY EXISTING VIC CLASSIFICATION EXISTING CAPACITY ADT (1996) Ratio LOS ROADWAY SEGMENT (a) LANES (b) (c) (d) (e) Imperial Hwy to 4 -Lane 4 - lanes 31,000 13,300 0 429 A Maple Collector undivided Maple to Mariposa 4 -Lane 4 - lanes 31,000 14,200 0 458 A Collector undivided Mariposa to Grand 4 -Lane 4 - lanes 31,000 11,600 0 374 A Collector undivided Grand to El Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 6,700 0 216 A Segundo Arterial undivided Maple Avenue Main to Center Local -Not 2 - lane 10,000 2,800 0 280 A Designated undivided Center to Sepulveda Local -Not 2 - lane 10,000 2,400 0 240 A Designated undivided Sepulveda to Nash 4 -Lane 2 - lane 14,000 3,700 0 264 A Collector undivided Mariposa Avenue Main to Center 2 -Lane 2 - lane 14,000 5,400 0 386 A Collector undivided Center to Sepulveda 2 -Lane 2 -lane 14,000 5,900 0 421 A Collector undivided Sepulveda to Secondary 4 - lanes 40,400 11,100 0.275 A Continental Arterial divided Continental to Nash Secondary 4 - lanes 40,400 10,000 0 248 A Arterial divided (a) Per Circulation Element of the City s 1992 General Plan (b) From Table 2 (c) Counts collected in 1998 (d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity (e) Level of Service, determined on basis of VIC Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F" represents severe congestion Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 18 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF EXISTING DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES TO ESTIMATED DAILY ROADWAY CAPACITIES Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 19 EXISTING ROADWAY EXISTING v/C CLASSIFICATION EXISTING CAPACITY ADT (1998) Ratio LOS ROADWAY SEGMENT (a) LANES (b) (d (d) (e) Nash to Douglas Secondary 4 - lanes 40,400 8,200 0203 A Arterial divided Douglas to Aviation Secondary None NA NA NA NA Arterial Nash Street Imperial Hwy to Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 11,000 0 355 A Maple Arterial undivided (one -way southbound) Maple to Mariposa Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 10,800 0 348 A (one -way Arterial undivided southbound) Mariposa to Grand Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 9,300 0 300 A (one -way Arterial undivided southbound) Grand to El Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 8,700 0 281 A Segundo Arterial undivided (one -way southbound) Rosecrans Avenue West City Boundary Major Arterial 5 - lanes 53,000 19,000 0 358 A to Sepulveda divided (3 WB and 2 EB) Sepulveda to Nash Mayor Arterial 6 - lanes 53,000 39,400 0 743 C divided (a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan (b) From Table 2 (c) Counts collected in 1998 (d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity (e) Level of Service, determined on basis of V/C Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F" represents severe congestion Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 19 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE 3 COMPARISON OF EXISTING DAILY TRAFFIC VOLUMES TO ESTIMATED DAILY ROADWAY CAPACITIES Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 20 EXISTING ROADWAY EXISTING Vic CLASSIFICATION EXISTING CAPACITY ADT (1998) Ratio LOS ROADWAY SEGMENT (a) LANES (b) (c) (d) (e) Nash to Douglas Major Arterial 6 - lanes 53,000 50,200 0 947 E divided Douglas to Aviation Major Arterial 6 - lanes 53,000 53,600 1 011 F divided Sepulveda Boulevard Imperial Hwy to Mayor Arterial 8 - lanes 70,000 64,700 0 924 E Maple divided Maple to Mariposa Major Arterial 8 - lanes 70,000 65,000 0 929 E divided Martposa to Grand Major Arterial 8 - lanes 70,000 57,100 0.816 D divided Grand to El Mayor Arterial 8 - lanes 70,000 54,500 0 779 C Segundo divided El Segundo to Major Arterial 6 - lanes 53,000 57,500 1 085 F Hughes Way divided Hughes Way to Major Arterial 6 - lanes 53,000 57,500 1 085 F Rosecrans divided Utah Avenue Douglas to Aviation Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 4,500 0 145 A Arsenal undivided Vista Del Mar Grand to South City Secondary 4 - lanes 31,000 25,900 0 835 A Boundary Arterial undivided (a) Per Circulation Element of the City's 1992 General Plan (b) From Table 2 (c) Counts collected in 1998 (d) Ratio of Daily traffic volume to capacity (e) Level of Service determined on basis of VIC Ratio, describes operating conditions on the roadway LOS "A" is generally free - Flowing LOS "E" represents capacity LOS "C" and "D" are typical in urban conditions LOS "F" represents severe congestion Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 20 a W - J 0 310a01N00 z v N N - � 310a01N00 0 v N {n —V O ° veve o Q drlsz o ' /Z09 0 4241errouYnv 1S0 °,7 °dY 8 1£L9 0 a 8a V /994 0 OIL L8 C AVM 131WOH O C,4 /LO lD Lo tD Yo p�P\\5• �� O V /40Z 0 V/894 0 NO ° V /8ZZ 0 °j a 1s sY7eno m1S SrMnoo (..) 310a01N00 x v N oa A37n0 ¢ O ° veve o droo£ o drlsz o 1S0 °,7 °dY 1S NSYN a O C,4 1S HSYN 00 In NO V /L8L O LL�NO O 7VN9 PLLIeoN,pY o N V /98£ 0 a a Q rc Olslaoda/YlQ p� �p N AG-7-3s r O O O `cbr6IT6Z6'0c 0/90 0 0161L 0 — ` ave vmn�S a I � ¢ m = g � `3 D C (ND a N O a O O OIS YINeOdIIYO R co N <7 °� V /6ZZ 0 V /LLZ 0 V /9£Z 0° V /nL 0 Ir t uaalN3o m a a 0 N 0 0� 1S N0013HS O N O a0 srud lY0n3 ddTl l 1 V /6Zb 0 a V/8917 0 V, w 1S NIYW a a I a a 6 (D W O O V /9LZ -- IS VINIOaIA -- c ¢ < lnvwsm Mac" j 1S VISIAMO -l—a O -- 2 NO O 13c193ao17IH og35�P 1 a u VO VIS1POE`MPp� x W O W U n i U M U ?� LL 40 0 rO W $Z O u m m O V1 d O y O N N J (n II I d rn � r W H N W � W � 0 Q C) 0 O v � C) � Z 0 � w C7 O H w E 1I7^ vI Q a d a d 1m Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Analysts of Peak Hourly Operating Conditions on Existing Street Network Intersections are the locations where most arterial roadway network congestion usually occurs since the available roadway capacity must be shared by two intersecting streets. Therefore, in addition to the analysis of roadway segments, existing peak hour traffic conditions at intersections have been assessed A computer traffic model (TRAFFIX) has been used to assess traffic operating conditions at 34 key intersections. Consistent with City of El Segundo guidelines for traffic impact analyses, traffic operating conditions were analyzed using standard intersection capacity analysts techniques known as Intersection Capacity Utilization (which is referred to hereinafter as "ICU ") The ICU methodology was used to analyze signalized intersections ICU Methodology The Intersection Capacity Utilization (ICU) Method is based on the calculation of intersection volume /capacity (V /C) ratio The methodology calculates the volume /capacity ratio based on a default capacity [C} per lane usually 1600 vehicles per hour (vph) per lane, however some jurisdictions in California assign different default capacity values The intersection V/C or critical movement total is the summation of the critical flow ratios (volume /capacity per lane) during a given signal phase when concurrent signal phasing is provided or by summing the critical (V /C's) opposing flow ratios (highest combination of opposing movements, for example, opposing left turn V/C plus opposing through movement V /C) ICU is calculated supply as follows ICU = VIC +Loss /Cycle VIC = sum of critical movement volume /capacity ratios (critical east -west and critical north -south volume /capacity ratios) Cycle = cycle length in seconds (typically 100 seconds) Loss = total intersection loss time in seconds (typically 5 seconds) For this method, the loss time for a default cycle of 100 seconds is the loss percent that is added to the critical volume /capacity total at an intersection For example, the ICU would be 0 84 for a V/C of 0 79 and a loss time of 5 seconds (loss time percent of 0 05 for the default 100 second cycle length) Finally, the grading system that describes the an intersections performance in handling traffic flow is the intersection level of service (LOS) The LOS is directly related to certain gradations of intersection V /C, with LOS "A" being 0 60 or less, LOS "B" being between 0 61 and 0 70, LOS "C" being between 0 71 and 0 80, LOS "D" being between 0 81 and 0 90, and LOS "E" being between 0 91 and 1 00 LOS "F" is a V/C that exceeds 1 00 The efficiency of traffic operations at an intersection is measured in terms of Level of Service (LOS) Level of service is a description of traffic performance at intersections The level of service concept is a measure of average operating conditions at intersections during an hour It is based on average vehicle delay measurements and /or volume -to- capacity ratio Levels of service range from A to F, with A representing excellent (free -flow) conditions and F representing extreme congestion Based on the General Plan, LOS A, B, C and D are considered acceptable operating conditions while LOS E and F are Mever, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 22 CirCUlation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo considered to be deficiencies on the arterial network Table 4 describes the level of service concept and the operating conditions expected under each level of service for signalized intersections Four of the 31 study intersections are not signalized, but instead are controlled by stop signs on some or all approaches. Since they are stop sign controlled, those intersections operate differently than signalized intersections and are analyzed using a different methodological approach Two study intersections (Center St /Grand Ave and Main St /El Segundo Blvd ) are all -way stop sign controlled meaning all four approaches are stop- controlled, while two study intersections (Douglas St /Utah Ave and Center St 1E1 Segundo Blvd ) are stop /uncontrolled meaning only the minor street approaches are stopped while the major street approaches are uncontrolled The specific average vehicle delay ranges relating to level of service for all -way stop controlled locations are as follows UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE INTERPRETATION Level of Service Average Vehicle Delay at All -Way Stop Controlled Intersection A < 5 seconds B > 5 and < 10 seconds C > 10 and 20 seconds D > 20 and s 30 seconds E > 30 and s 45 seconds Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 23 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE 4 SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION LEVEL OF SERVICE INTERPRETATION Volume Level of to Service Description Capacity Ratio A Excellent operation All approaches to the intersection appear quite 0-60 open, turning movements are easily made, and nearly all drivers find freedom of operation B Very good operation Many drivers begin to feel somewhat restricted 61-70 within platoons of vehicles This represents stable flow An approach to an intersection may occasionally be fully utilized and traffic queues start to form C Good operation Occasionally drivers may have to watt more than 60 71- 80 seconds, and back -ups may develop behind turning vehicles Most drivers feel somewhat restricted D Fair operation Cars are sometimes required to watt more than 60 81-90 seconds during short peaks There are no long - standing traffic queues This level is typically associated with design practice for peak periods E Poor operation Some long - standing vehicular queues develop on critical 91 -1 00 approaches to intersections Delays may be up to several minutes F Forced flow Represents dammed conditions Backups form locations Over 1 00 downstream or on the cross street may restrict or prevent movement of vehicles out of the intersection approach lanes, therefore, volumes carried are not predictable Potential for stop and go type traffic flow Source Highway Capacity Manual Special Report 209. Transportation Research Board Washington, D C 1985 and Interim Materials on Highway Capacity, NCHRP Circular 212, 1982 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 24 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo The results of the intersection analysts are summarized in Table 5 and presented graphically on Exhibit 8 The intersection analysts worksheets are included to the Technical Appendix Review of Table 5 and Exhibit 8 shows that several intersections within the City currently operate at poor Levels of Service (LOS E or F) The following intersections currently operate at LOS "E" or "F" with the corresponding peak hour in parenthesis (c) Aviation Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard (AM) (d) Aviation Boulevard /135th Street (AM) (e) Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue (AM, PM) (f) Sepulveda Boulevard /Imperial Highway (AM, PM) (g) Sepulveda Boulevard /Grand Avenue (AM, PM) (h) Sepulveda Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard (AM, PM) (i) Sepulveda Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue (AM, PM) 0) Main Street /Imperial Highway (AM) Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 25 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 TABLES SUMMARY OF EXISTING PEAK HOUR INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION (ICU) ANALYSIS Intersection Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway Aviation Boulevard/ 120th Street Aviation Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard Aviation Boulevard/ 135th Street Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue Douglas Street /Imperial Highway Douglas Street /Mariposa Avenue Douglas Street /El Segundo Boulevard Douglas Street /Utah Avenue [1) Douglas Street /Rosecrans Avenue Nash Street/Imperial Highway Nash Street/Maple Avenue Nash Street /Mariposa Avenue Nash Street /Grand Avenue Nash Street /El Segundo Boulevard Nash Street /Rosecrans Avenue Continental Boulevard /Mariposa Avenue Continental Boulevard /Grand Avenue Continental Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard 20 Sepulveda Boulevard /Imperial Highway E 0 923 F 1 106 Notes /1/ - Intersection has stop signs on one cross street - no VIC analysts possible /21 - Intersection has stop signs on all approaches (all -way stop control) General Notes - Some inlersecteons are partially owned or wholly under control of otherlunsdictions (City and County of Los Angeles, Caltrans. Manhattan Beach, etc ), but are included in analvms since they are un onant !Lafic control locations AM Peak Hour LOS VJC B 0 619 C 0 747 E 0 920 F 1 182 F 1242 A 0 404 A 0 282 B 0 634 B [1) B 0 667 C 0 714 A 0 282 A 0 349 A 0 328 C 0 707 A 0 453 A 0 519 A 0 375 B 0 651 PM Peak Hour LOS V/C B 0 673 B 0 657 D 0 874 B 0 665 F 1220 A 0 593 A 0 343 B 0 648 A [1) C 0 716 A 0 363 A 0 183 A 0 340 A 0 341 B 0 651 A 0 587 A 0.327 A 0444 A 0 532 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 26 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo No. TABLES SUMMARY OF EXISTING PEAK HOUR INTERSECTION CAPACITY UTILIZATION (ICU) ANALYSIS Intersection 21 Sepulveda Boulevard /Maple Avenue 22 Sepulveda Boulevard /Mariposa Avenue 23 Sepulveda Boulevard /Grand Avenue 24 Sepulveda Boulevard /E1 Segundo Boulevard 25 Sepulveda Boulevard /Hughes Way 26 Sepulveda Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue 27 California Street /Imperial Highway 28 Center Street /Grand Avenue [2) 29 Center Street/El Segundo Boulevard [1) 30 Main Street /Imperial Highway 31 Main Street /Mariposa Avenue 32 Main Street/Grand Avenue 33 Main Street /El Segundo Boulevard [2) 34 Vista Del Mar Boulevard /Grand Avenue Notes [1 ] - Intersection has stop signs on one cross street - no VIC analysis possible [21 - Intersection has stop signs on all approaches {all -way stop control) General Notes - Some intersections are paritally owned or wholly under control of otherlurisdictions (City and County of Los Angeles Caltrans Manhattan Reach eir 1 but are included in analvsu since thev are imanrtant traffic rnntrnl Incaunn.s AM Peak Hour LOS V/C C 075 B 06 F 1-13 F 1,01 B 0 653 F 1 151 B 063 B 0 611 C [1] E 09 B 064 A 0 443 A 036 D 082 Mever, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 27 1 © 1 : 1 . Mever, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 27 W 1S N0073HS 61OStUdA700n3 aO Sn1M7YOM Q IS NIVW rn p is 1s VINIOd/A m i j 1S VISIA VWO T�y VnU7 I ' a 3 _ s 3 _ OAM OLLWAV p CC AYM 13NaOH V W a Qa - -- I{ '3 '– r as 1S sVlOnOO — co m — °oQ oanaino 1S HSVN Q 71l_rV1N3NLLN0' 151aoda7Y7- m AB73S Qa N m ry U N N W w U m Q LL LL � w y 3 0 c r ` 1smNao917YO � W 1S N0073HS 61OStUdA700n3 aO Sn1M7YOM Q IS NIVW 00 p is 1s VINIOd/A m i j 1S VISIA VWO T�y VnU7 I (Y o a 3 s 3 13ri�3a3771H S a w W m w 5 � LL < ¢ y1PJ S LL ' 1S SY70noO, Q m 37Da7o maoD m x a 1S HSVN e P��IEO �pY 3 x U LL m lL JD C SPDE�MPp OL �' LL JIS O O O W O O Y Y 2 m N < a a 0 a U Q U � � d c U_ WO v J O O Z N .y 2Q W O WH J C UJ O O 'a E C Q C O � m U o) U 0 r C Y C Z d _N (� a X N C W W CE G 7 a ti ti Q 8 < 1S N0073HS 61OStUdA700n3 aO Sn1M7YOM i IS NIVW min Qn In is 1s VINIOd/A a a i j 1S VISIA VWO T�y VnU7 � � O a 3 s 13ri�3a3771H m w 5 � LL < ¢ y1PJ S LL ' 1S SY70noO, Q m 37Da7o maoD m x a 1S HSVN e P��IEO �pY 3 x U LL m lL JD C SPDE�MPp OL �' LL JIS O O O W O O Y Y 2 m N < a a 0 a U Q U � � d c U_ WO v J O O Z N .y 2Q W O WH J C UJ O O 'a E C Q C O � m U o) U 0 r C Y C Z d _N (� a X N C W W CE G 7 a ti ti Q 8 < Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo CURRENT MASTER PLAN OF STREETS The current El Segundo Master Plan of Streets was adopted in 1992 as part of the City's General Plan and is shown on Exhibit 9 The City's Master Plan of Streets designates roadways as one of the five street classifications according to function The five classifications are. • Local Streets • Collector Streets • Secondary Arterials • Major Arterials and • Freeways The current street classification standards for each of the non - freeway roads are shown on Exhibit 10 The function and brief description of each classification is provided in the following paragraphs FREEWAYS Freeways are controlled access, high speed roadways with grade- separated interchanges intended to expedite movement between distant areas in a metropolitan community or region Planning, design, construction, and maintenance of freeways in California are the responsibility of Caltrans As a result, they fall outside of the jurisdiction of the City of El Segundo Nonetheless, the Century (I -105) Freeway carries significant traffic volumes and plays an integral role in the City's roadway system, and thus is included in the City's Master Plan of Streets MAJOR ARTERIALS Major arterials function to connect traffic from collectors to the major freeway system as well as to provide access to adjacent land uses They move large volumes of automobiles, trucks and buses, and link the principal elements within the City to other adjacent regions These facilities typically handle inter -city vehicular trips in the magnitude of 40,000 to 60,000 vehicles per day In the majority of cases in El Segundo, curb parking is prohibited during peak periods Bicycle traffic would travel with vehicular flow or be separated by a path behind the curb Raised medians to separate opposing flows are typical and access control, (i e , driveways and minor intersecting streets) should be minimized Separate left -tum lanes at major signalized intersections are required with double left -turn lanes often provided Separate right -rum lanes, which also serve as bus loading areas, are provided at locations where warranted by high turn volumes SECONDARY ARTERIALS. Secondary arterials are similar to major arterials in function They connect traffic from collectors to the major freeway system They move large volumes of automobiles, trucks and buses, and link the principal elements within the City to other adjacent regions These streets also handle intra -city trips in other adjacent regions These streets carry from 25,000 to 40,000 vehicles per day Four to six though lanes are provided along with single or double left turn lanes at major signalized intersections Curb parking is often prohibited during peak periods Bicycle traffic uses paths behind the curb, separate bicycle lanes, or travel in the street with autos, trucks and buses COLLECTOR STREETS. The collector street is intended to serve as intermediate route to handle traffic between local streets and arterials In addition, collector streets provide access to abutting property Collector streets are anticipated to carry traffic volumes between 15,000 to 25,000 vehicles per day and serve important internal functions within the community. A collector street may have one or two through lanes in each direction and curb parking is often provided The primary function of the collector is to Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 29 m � l �` ,� aaA3ino ' � 3loaaiaaao 0 a Se orroer 1 7 d1N3NUM 1 e A 373 z 1 � u f.Ifr. f. e • • 2 a • 3 a _ , is mrvaodndq, , is a3iN3:) 1S NoO73N . - -aa snidA-roon3 . —ao sudA'rv�n3 f f f f f f f f V f f f f f � 1$ NIVW is mNl�arn w e- -e - Zis dls�nv j 1Sb1SlA dWOf e ? o � 3 1�1S3aJ?71M a }¢ piy7EO WpY W x ame dD3ntnd3s NSdN r LO LO W z 6 9 z z w e w' w N y K W H y w w U O y W V _ = O W �` ,� aaA3ino ' � 3loaaiaaao 0 a Se orroer 1 7 d1N3NUM 1 e A 373 z 1 � u f.Ifr. f. e • • 2 a • 3 a _ , is mrvaodndq, , is a3iN3:) 1S NoO73N . - -aa snidA-roon3 . —ao sudA'rv�n3 f f f f f f f f V f f f f f � 1$ NIVW is mNl�arn w e- -e - Zis dls�nv j 1Sb1SlA dWOf e ? o � 3 1�1S3aJ?71M a }¢ piy7EO WpY W x ame dD3ntnd3s NSdN r LO LO W z 6 9 z z w e w' w N y K W H y w w U O y V g�JD R oK - -•- R _ v c L �151p pe`Mp m C o 0 I. 0 4 OZ p y O. 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Np FF WW N N Q O V V aCgj �c CE m m ryX CE w ri LL co �r= 60 U u a • 1 a J • 1 � r+ W N WJ '~ O 2 � 0 � CL j G) ui U H U N J O W � Q h� Q h Q d a d c u �yy O c e , 12' 1 46-50' _ , 26' 1 46' -50' 1 _ 1Y _ i MAJOR ARTERIAL (8 LANES MINIMUM) 10' 33 7' -38' �ti y1ry� 10 6- O 5' S' 12 5' -14' '�1 10 10' S I S 10' 12 12 10' 5' 15' 44 s4 F COLLECTOR (2 OR 4 LANE) tAMeyr4 MohaddesAssocph; /in .. c.e'nrwv 88' -120' 33 7' -38' 10' s s. l� l� 12 5' -14' 5' e SECONDARY ARTERIAL 12' 12' 8' I4 8 Ll D 10 8 4'I 8' 38_ l so IH 10 10' 5, 15. g' -10' 12' 12 8' -10 5' 15' LE 40'•44' J 60'•64' ' F n LOCAL STREET LOCAL STREET (RESIDENTIAL) (COMMERCIAL) EL SEGUNDO CIRCULATION ELEMENT E HI3T Adopted Street Classifications and Standards 10 1992 Circulation Element •5� — "�- 0 13' 14' ' 1�— ' 11'-12-1Y 11'-12' 13' 14' 6 16 I, 118' -126' R 142' -150' T MAJOR ARTERIAL (8 LANES MINIMUM) 10' 33 7' -38' �ti y1ry� 10 6- O 5' S' 12 5' -14' '�1 10 10' S I S 10' 12 12 10' 5' 15' 44 s4 F COLLECTOR (2 OR 4 LANE) tAMeyr4 MohaddesAssocph; /in .. c.e'nrwv 88' -120' 33 7' -38' 10' s s. l� l� 12 5' -14' 5' e SECONDARY ARTERIAL 12' 12' 8' I4 8 Ll D 10 8 4'I 8' 38_ l so IH 10 10' 5, 15. g' -10' 12' 12 8' -10 5' 15' LE 40'•44' J 60'•64' ' F n LOCAL STREET LOCAL STREET (RESIDENTIAL) (COMMERCIAL) EL SEGUNDO CIRCULATION ELEMENT E HI3T Adopted Street Classifications and Standards 10 1992 Circulation Element Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo "collect" vehicles from the local street system and transport them to the arterial system as efficiently as possible LOCAL STREETS. Local streets principally provide vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle access to property abutting the public right -of -way Cross sections of local streets vary, depending on the abutting land uses, parking requirements, street trees, and other considerations Where both sides of the street are served equally in residential areas, the common right -of -way width for a local street is 60 feet with a 36- foot pavement width In multi - family areas, where there is significant parking demand throughout the day, a minimum of 40 feet of pavement maybe required, to provide two moving lanes of traffic in addition to street parking on both sides In commercial and industrial areas, a minimum pavement width of 40 feet is considered necessary In industrial areas, consideration of the predominant type of trucking, and whether or not maneuvering of trailers must be provided, may require a pavement width of 44 feet or more BICYCLE ROUTES Definitions The following bicycle route definitions (recognized Statewide per Caltrans Standards) are identified in the current Circulation Element, and are presented for informational purposes Bicycle Route - A bicycle way designated within a public right -of -way. The purpose of the bike route is primarily that of transportation, allowing the bicyclist to travel from one point in the City to another A "shared bicycle route" is a street identified as a bicycle facility by BIKE ROUTE signing only No special markings on the pavement are provided Per Caltrans standards, these routes are referred to as Class III Bicycle Lane - A bicycle facility where a portion of the paved area is [narked as a lane for use of bicycles It is identified by BIKE LANE signing, pavement marking and lane line markings Usually, special ordinances are necessary to legally define the exclusive use of bicycle traffic and to exclude mopeds and infringement by motor vehicles Per Caltrans standards, these routes are referred to as Class 11 Bicycle Path - This facility is a special path for exclusive use of bicycles which is completely separated from the motor vehicle traffic by space or a physical barrier Per Caltrans standards, these routes are referred to as Class I Exisnne Bicycle Route System The existing system of bicycle facilities in El Segundo currently is limited to bicycle paths (Class I) along Imperial Highway, along the beach (Los Angeles County) and portions of Grand Avenue approaching the beach Exhibit I1 illustrates existing and planned bicycle routes in the City Meyer. 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J V d w q r W_ to. yOl� C% 01 y C N i� ?� L _ U �I go Wm 08 `Lm m m N to O to to to LL 1 I N = L, C t @ Q " 1 U W CL W � W Z Cc 0 CP Q V v m U N CP Z � CD W a (n 0 W Q Aft 1 ti V Q 8 d b d S Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Public transportation consists of fixed bus routes, demand responsive transit and light rail Existme Public FLd Bus Routes The current transit service in El Segundo is provided by fixed bus routes operated by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (LACMTA), Torrance Transit system, Santa Monica Municipal Bus Line, Municipal Area Express and Westchester Shuttle system and a Dial -a -Ride operation conducted by the City of El Segundo A description of each line that operates in or around the City is provided below and transit routes are shown graphically in Exhibit 1l Metro Bus Line 120 - LAX City Bus Center - Imperial Highway - Impenal/Wilmington Station Line 120 operates from the Imperial /Wilmington Metro Station to the Los Angeles International Airport with service to Harbor Transuway /I -105 Station, Los Angeles Southwest College and Hawthorne /1 -105 Station Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along Aviation Boulevard and Imperial Highway Headway during the peak period is 20 minutes Saturday service operates every 29 minutes Metro Bus Line 124 - El Segundo Boulevard - Santa Fe Avenue Line 124 operates from Compton to El Segundo with service to Compton Metro Station, Martin Luther King Junior Transit Station, Imperial /Wilmington Metro Station, Martin Luther King Hospital and El Segundo /Nash Metro Station Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along El Segundo Boulevard, Continental Boulevard, Holly Avenue, Richmond Street and Main Street Headway during the peak period is one hour Saturday service operates every hour Metro Bus Line 125 - Rosecrans Avenue Line 125 operates from La Mirada to El Segundo with service to I -605 1I -105 Metro Station, Martin Luther King Junior Transit Center, Compton Metro Station and Douglas /Rosecrans Metro Station Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along Rosecrans Avenue, Vista Del Mar, Grand Avenue, Eucalyptus Drive, El Segundo Boulevard and Main Street Headway during the peak period is 20 minutes Saturday service operates every 20 minutes Metro Bus Line 220 - Robertson Boulevard - Culver Boulevard - LAX Ciry Bus Center Line 220 operates from West Hollywood to Los Angeles International Airport with service to Fisherman's Village, Daniel Freeman Marina Hospital and Beverly Center Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along Imperial Highway Headway during the peak period is one hour Saturday service operates every hour Metro Bus Line 225 and 226 - LAX City Bus Center - Aviation - Palos Verdes - San Pedro Line 225 and 226 operate from the Palos Verdes Peninsula and San Pedro to the LAX City Bus Center Within El Segundo it runs along Aviation Boulevard, El Segundo Boulevard, Continental Boulevard, Maple Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard Headway during the peak period is one hour Saturday service operates every hour Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 34 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Metro Bus Line 232 - Long Beach - Anaheim Street - Pacific Coast Highway - Sepulveda Boulevard - LAX City Bus Center Line 232 operates from Long Beach to El Segundo with service to Long Beach Plaza, Los Angeles Harbor College, Manhattan Village, El Segundo /Nash Metro Station and Los Angeles International Airport City Bus Center Within the City of El Segundo, It runs along Sepulveda Boulevard, Mariposa Avenue, Nash Street and Grand Avenue Headway during the peak period is 31 minutes Saturday service operates every hour Metro Bus Line 439 - Redondo Beach - LAX City Bus Center - Patsaouras Transit Plaza /Union Station Express Line 439 operates from Redondo Beach to Downtown Los Angeles with service to Redondo Beach Pier, Manhattan Beach Pier, Los Angeles International Airport City Bus Center, Aviation/I -105 Metro Station, Fox Hills Mall Transit Center, Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area and West Los Angeles Transit Center Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along Vista Del Mar, Grand Avenue, Main Street, California Street, Imperial Avenue and Imperial Highway Headway during the peak period is 30 minutes Saturday service operates every hour Metro Bus Line 626 - Manposa Station Shuttle Line 626 operates within El Segundo with service to Mariposa /Nash Metro Station, Xerox Center, International Center and Sepulveda Place It runs along Nash Street, Grand Avenue, Continental Boulevard, El Segundo Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard and Imperial Highway Headway during the peak period is 12 minutes No Saturday service is provided for Line 626 Metro Bus Line 627 - El Segundo Station Shuttle Line 627 operates within El Segundo with service to El Segundo /Nash Metro Station and Xerox Center It runs along El Segundo Boulevard, Aviation Boulevard, Alaska Avenue, Douglas Street, Continental Boulevard and Grand Avenue Headway during the peak period is 15 minutes No Saturday service is provided for Line 627 Metro Bus Line 628 - Douglas Station Shuttle Line 628 operates within El Segundo and Manhattan Beach with service to Douglas Metro Station, Radisson Plaza Hotel and Manhattan Village Within the City of El Segundo, it runs along Douglas Street, Park Place and Apollo Street Headway during the peak period is 12 minutes No Saturday service is provided for Line 628 Torrance Transit Route 8 - Hawthorne Boulevard - LAX Terminal Route 8 operates from Torrance to Los Angeles International Airport with service to Del Amo Fashion Center, South Bay Gallerta, El Segundo /Nash Metro Station and City Bus Center Within the City of El Segundo, It tuns along Aviation Boulevard, Alaska Avenue, Douglas Street, Nash Street, Imperial Highway and Sepulveda Boulevard. Headway during the peak period is 30 minutes Saturday service operates every 30 minutes Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 35 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Santa Monica Bus Route 3 - Lincoln Boulevard - Montana Route 3 operates from Santa Monica to El Segundo with service to University of California Los Angeles, West Los Angeles Veterans Hospital, 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica City Hall, Daniel Freeman Memorial Hospital, City Bus Center and Imperial /Aviation Metro Station Within the City of El Segundo. it runs along Imperial Highway and Aviation Boulevard Headway during the peak hour is 10 minutes Saturday service operates every 20 minute MAX Routes 2 and 3 MAX Route 2 and provides transit service to the El Segundo Employment Center Route 2 operates from the Palos Verdes Peninsula and Torrance while Route 3 operates from San Pedro and Torrance Demand Responsive Transit Service (Dial -a -Ride In El Segundo, the City provides one fourteen- passenger van that operates on a "Dial -a -Ride" basis in response to specific demand This service has been in operation since 1975 Residents phone for appointments and a door -to -door response time of approximately 10 minutes is provided The service is currently funded by Proposition A Funds Dial -a -ride service is free to El Segundo residents and only operates within the City limits The van operates Mondays to Fridays from 9 00 AM to 3 00 PM and Saturdays from 10 00 AM to 3 00 PM Ridership levels have stabilized over the years to approximately 38 passengers per day (approximately 12,000 passengers per year) The predominant users of this service are senior citizens, accounting for approximately 80% of the trips Rail Rapid Transit The completion of the 2 9 mile Green Line Extension running from the Century Freeway south through El Segundo provides access to the regional rail rapid transit system via rail stations at various locations in El Segundo The following stations provide access to the Green Line- • Douglas /Rosecrans Station • El Segundo /Nash Station • Mariposa /Nash Station • Aviation/I -105 Freeway Station Connecting bus and shuttle service are available at the stations as well as some park and ride facilities Summer Beach Shuttle The City of El Segundo Department of Parks and Recreation operates a summer beach shuttle service during the months of June through September The purpose of the shuttle service is to provide a transportation system for the public that serves El Segundo and Manhattan Beach beaches during the summer months The program is available to all citizens of El Segundo with priority to young people who Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 36 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo have limited transportation options Passenger pick -ups are at the following locations. Recreation and Parks south parking lot at Eucalyptus, in front of Center Street School, dust west of Imperial Avenue School and at Richmond Street School There are no pick -ups or drop -offs at any other location Operating hours are from 10:00 AM to 4 00 PM, 7 days a week Green Line Shuttles (MTA) The following MTA shuttles serve the Green Line stations within El Segundo • Westchester Shuttle (Line 625) - serves Aviation/1 -105 Metro Station • Mariposa Station Shuttle (Line 626) - serves Mariposa /Nash Metro Station • El Segundo Station Shuttle (Line 627) - serves El Segundo /Nash Metro Station • Douglas Station Shuttle (Line 628) - serves Douglas /Rosecrans Metro Station TRUCK ROUTES The El Segundo Municipal Code officially authorizes the City Council, by resolution, to designate truck routes on streets where vehicles in excess of three tons may travel Existing truck routes are provided with appropriate sign posting to guide truck traffic through the City These routes are shown in Exhibit 12 FREIGHT RAILROAD FACILITIES The City of El Segundo has several railroad lines that are actively used for freight transport Most prominently located in the southeast portion of the City are the Burlington Northern/Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad and the Southern Pacific Railroad These rail lines do not provide public transportation service There are twenty -one at -grade crossings of railroad lines with arterial roadways within the City of El Segundo The crossing of freight trains occasionally disrupt vehicular traffic in the City's streets This contributes to the existing delay and congestion in the vicinity of the crossings PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION The pedestrian is an integral part of the circulation system and requires appropriate attention in the Circulation Element The sidewalk is an area of refuge that represents a convenient and safe route for pedestrian transport The relatively high percentage of elderly residential population in El Segundo, coupled with mid -day walkers for shopping trips and dogging, necessitate the establishment of a pedestrian circulation system that will support and encourage walking as a mode of transportation The El Segundo Municipal Code Section on "Street and Sidewalks" does not address the issue of sidewalk design nor the policies for sidewalk implementation The City Department of Public Works, however, has prepared Standard Plans and Specifications for the installation of sidewalks The primary criteria is minimum width of sidewalk on new installation which is standard at 4 feet for residential streets Sidewalks in commercial areas should be a minimum of 8 feet wide The only exception is the case where Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 37 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo the distance from face of curb to property line is 5 feet The sidewalk minimum requirement then becomes 4 feet, 6 inches Implementation of sidewalks is mandatory with all new improvements in the City Existing locations that do not have sidewalks can only require implementation on an assessment district basis; i e , petition from the homeowners with City installation and cost of the sidewalk distributed to each homeowner on the basis of their street frontage The City has pursued sidewalk installation on the basis of the 1911 Act This Act allows installation of a sidewalk by an agency in all blocks where over 50 percent of the block has existing sidewalk Protest from the citizens can be made to nullify installation under this Act with the final decision resting with the City Council The City of El Segundo in the past has used this Act to install sidewalks to "close the gaps" in many of the residential areas It is necessary to keep the sidewalk area free of obstructions to allow for the free flow of pedestrians When there is a need to place certain obstructions, i e , traffic signal poles, they should be designed to present the least interference to pedestrians In the areas of new planned development, the separation of pedestrians from autos must be considered Utilizing pedestrian overpasses between buildings is one method of accomplishing this The removal of the pedestrian from at -grade crossings significantly improves signal timing conditions, thus improving traffic flows Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 38 o C N r 0O Q _ W W LU O Q NU V O Z W y W N d Y O M N 7 m 01 X LL d V v! 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U O ■ h W � • • O n • w ■ � U U Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of EI Segundo SECTION 2 - FUTURE TRAVEL FORECASTS In order to plan for the future travel conditions in E1 Segundo, traffic forecasts were developed for anticipated growth under the City's Land Use Plan as presented in the General Plan Land Use Element The traffic forecasts incorporated the type and density of future land uses within the City, the location and potential interaction of various land use types, as well as the characteristics and capacity of each of the City's roadways The following types of development activity in the City have been considered Approved Protects - Those projects which have already received discretionary approval. Approved projects are summarized in the table below Vacant Parcels - Potential development of all vacant parcels has been assessed assuming appropriate zoning categories and floor - area -ratios Recyclable Parcels - Parcels which currently have buildings but which are likely to be recycled within the tune frame of the Circulation Element have been assessed MAJOR APPROVED AND ACTIVE PROJECTS INCLUDED IN CIRCULATION ELEMENT TRAFFIC ANALYSIS Project Address Proposed Use Size Office Building 2301 Rosecrans Ave Office 290, 096 SF Xerox Phase IV 1951 -1961 El Segundo Blvd Office Hotel 255,242 SF 350 Rooms Continental Grand 400 & 444 Continental Blvd Office 233,500 SF Mattel 445 & 475 Continental Blvd Research & Development 300,000 SF Kizinan 1415 E Grand Ave Townhome 28 Units Grand Avenue Corp Center 155 -555 N Nash St Offices Hotel Recreation 463,000 SF 312 Rooms 135,000 SF Mint- Storage N!W corner Aviation Blvd. /Rosecrans Ave Mim- Storage 350 Units Mini-Storage 401 Aviation Blvd Mini -Biota a 708 Units The approved projects would generate approximately 2,567 new AM peak hour and 2,565 new PM peak hour trips They would account for approximately 30 to 40 percent of all added trips to and from the City Total buildout to maximum allowed densities of all vacant and recyclable parcels in the City is not likely within the 10 -year horizon of the Circulation Element Therefore, City planning staff have estimated the likely "market" bmldout throughout the City Based on historic trends and patterns, it is assumed that 20 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 41 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo percent (2 percent annually) of total potential butldout will occur within the horizon of the Circulation Element Table 6 illustrates growth projections that have been assumed for purposes of the future traffic forecasts As indicated, there is the potential for development of 12.5 million square feet on the vacant and recyclable parcels, with 2.5 million or 20 percent occurring within the 10 -year tune horizon of the Circulation Element. Trip generation rates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers were applied to the forecast land use growth to determine the estimated future increase in trip generation to and from vacant and recyclable parcels in the City As shown in the table, the greatest number of new trips would occur due to development in the Urban Mixed Use -North (MU -N) zone, which accounts for approximately 40 to 50 percent of all new trips, followed by development in the Corporate Office (CO) and General Commercial (C -3 zones) The traffic forecasts indicate that development will add approximately 7,300 new AM peak hour, 9,800 new PM peak hour and 98,000 daily trips to the City's roadway system In addition, projected traffic using the City's streets that would be generated by land use changes outside the City was incorporated into the analysts of butldout traffic conditions In particular, the anticipated effects of LAX growth on City roadways is incorporated into the analysts That assumed growth includes 700 PM peak trips on Sepulveda, 400 PM peak trips on Aviation and 100 PM peak trips added on El Segundo Boulevard due to the growth of LAX PROJECTED TRAFFIC VOLUMES ON EL SEGUNDO ARTERIAL ROADWAYS The forecast future added PM peak hour traffic volumes are shown on Exhibit 14 for each of the City's arterial roadways The forecast traffic added to each traffic analysts zone is shown in Exhibits 15 and 16 As indicated by the illustrations, the greatest traffic volume increases are forecast to occur in the area between Douglas Street and Continental Boulevard north of Grand Avenue, and also between Nash Street and Aviation Boulevard south of Imperial Highway Streets with the highest anticipated traffic volume increases include Aviation Boulevard, Sepulveda Boulevard, Nash Street, Douglas Street, Imperial Highway and El Segundo Boulevard These streets are expected to experience significant increases in traffic as well as degradation in level of service due to the large concentration of development and new tnpmaking which will occur adjacent to them Table 7 below summarizes the results of the future traffic forecasts compared to existing conditions Table 8 presents the complete level of service analysts results Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 42 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE 6 FORECAST LAND USE GROWTH TRIP GENERATION IN EL SEGUNDO Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 43 But7dout Assumed in Forecasts Estimated New Trips Total Potential (20 Percent Total Land Use 'n'Pe Buildout ut Bauaout AM Peak PM Peak (square feet) square feet) Hour Hour Approved and 1 66 million Sf 1 66 million Sf 2,567 2,565 Active Projects office / R &D / office / R &D / other, 662 hotel other, 662 hotel rooms, 1058 rooms, 1058 storage [nuts, storage [nuts, 28 town homes 28 town homes 100 percent of approved and active projects arc included in forecasted trip geturation C -RS 14,000 2,800 7 10 C -3 602,590 120,518 292 529 Co 934,502 186,900 381 495 MU -N 7,635,785 1,527,557 3,086 5,133 M -1 982,631 196,526 155 155 M -2 2,260,977 452,195 217 294 M -M 49,028 9,806 10 11 SB 19,536 3,907 1 4 4 Totals 1 14,175,887 2,500,209 6,719 9,196 Key C -RS - Downtown Commercial M -1 - Light Industrial C -3 - General Commercial M -2 - Heavy Industrial CO - Corporate Office MM - Medium Manufacturing MU - Urban Mixed Use SB - Small Business Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 43 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo TABLE 7 NUMBER OF INTERSECTIONS AT EACH LEVEL OF SERVICE The future conditions traffic forecast indicates that 11 study intersections are forecast to operate at LOS E/F during the AM peak hour and 1l LOS E/F study intersections during the PM peak hour Compared to the existing conditions traffic forecast, the future added traffic will result in 3 more LOS E/F locations during the AM peak hour and result to 6 more LOS E/F locations during the PM peak hour The results of the future conditions analysts are shown graphically in Exhibit 17 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour LOS F LOS E LOS D LOS A -C LOS F LOS E LOS D LOS A -C Existing Conditions 5 3 1 25 5 0 3 26 Future Conditions 7 4 3 20 9 2 4 19 Difference +2 +1 +2 -5 +4 +2 +1 -7 The future conditions traffic forecast indicates that 11 study intersections are forecast to operate at LOS E/F during the AM peak hour and 1l LOS E/F study intersections during the PM peak hour Compared to the existing conditions traffic forecast, the future added traffic will result in 3 more LOS E/F locations during the AM peak hour and result to 6 more LOS E/F locations during the PM peak hour The results of the future conditions analysts are shown graphically in Exhibit 17 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc O O N Fo09 OLL-> 0£6 > 1sHSVN 060 L-�O 096 T p T � ° <-0« ym y T D 4. 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These are the new "impacted" intersections to be addressed along with locations which are already operating at LOS E or F New Forecast LOS F during either AM or PM peak • Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway (PM) • Douglas Street /Imperial Highway (PM) • Nash Street/Imperial Highway (AM) • Nash Street /El Segundo Boulevard (AM, PM) New Forecast LOS E during either AM or PM peak Douglas Street /El Segundo Boulevard (PM) Center Street /El Segundo Boulevard (PM) Continental Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard (AM) PLANNED /FUNDED ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS A series of roadway improvements are planned, funded or currently under construction The traffic model forecasts have included these roadway improvements since they will be completed prior to buildout of the Land Use Element These roadway tmprovements are illustrated in Exhibit 18 and listed below Widening of Aviation Boulevard - Rosecrans Avenue to Imperial Highway The project cost within El Segundo City limits is $4 6 million ($3 9 million of MTA and federal grants have been allocated for this work) The scope of work involves adding one lane in each direction The project is scheduled to be completed by 3rd quarter 2000 The following intersections will benefit from this project • Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway - Add one through lane in each direction for northbound and southbound movements, resulting in dual lefts, 3 through and one right turn only lane for both movements • Aviation Boulevard /120th Street - Add one through lane in each direction for northbound and southbound movements, resulting in one left and 3 through lanes for both movements • Aviation Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard - Add one through lane in each direction for northbound and southbound movements, resulting in one left, 3 through and one right turn only lane for the southbound movement, one left and 3 through lanes for the northbound movement • Aviation Boulevard /135th Street - Add one through lane in each direction for northbound and southbound movements, resulting in one left and 3 through lanes for both movements • Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue Improvements - The intersection improvements are being implemented by City of Hawthorne The proposed intersection lane configurations will be as follows Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 51 O IMPEPoAL ELSEGUNDOBLVD Tm { , WALNUTAVE I^ c 3 I NIA Y + i Widening and Intersection P�OO w Legend Improvements Q � •-+ = 118TH ST Douglas St. e o MAPLEAVE _• Extension from N H SN ADDITIONS � N Park Place to Il ¢ N 2 'k O INTERSECTION UMHAVE 135THST WITH PLANNED MARIPOSA AEA, �• '* *A 120TH Sr I1 Y/PY ♦ r �� HUGHES a im Widen, Add One AAA **'► Lane in Each Direction ly N J m 124TH ST GRAND AVE PARK PL , O o m R * * • Widen e N 1 Northbound z Approach ROSECRANS AVE O �r ELSEGUNDOBLVD I + i Widening and Intersection Legend Improvements � •-+ EXISTING LANES m o Douglas St. e o —+ PROPOSED LANE Extension from ADDITIONS Park Place to Il N Alaska Ave 'k O INTERSECTION UMHAVE 135THST WITH PLANNED '* *A IMPROVEMENT I1 Y/PY ♦ r �� HUGHES a im AAA **'► ALASKA AVE PARK PL , �s r Intersection N Improvement ROSECRANS AVE * ** r NOT TO SCALE EL SEGUNDO CIRCULATION ELEMENT E)H13T Akyri MonadaksAssocarex Ix. Planned / Funded Roadway Improvements 18 J9&0361oraWennno CDR B,b99 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo • Dual lefts, three through lanes and one exclusive right lane in the northbound movement • Dual lefts, four through lanes and one exclusive right lane in the southbound movement. • Dual lefts, three through lanes and one through -right lane combination in the eastbound movement • Dual lefts, three through lanes and one through -right lane combination in the westbound movement Widening of Sepulveda Boulevard - Rosecrans to Grand Avenue. The City's share of project cost per City- Caltrans agreement is $870,000 Caltrans implementation is scheduled to start by August 1999, and be completed by mid -2000 The proposed Caltrans improvements are as follows • Sepulveda Boulevard /Grand Avenue - Add one left turn lane southbound, resulting in dual left turns and 4 through lanes southbound Installation of protected left turn phase for the eastbound left rum movement • Sepulveda Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard - Add of one left turn lane on the northbound and southbound direction, resulting in dual left turns, four through and one right turn only lane southbound, dual left turns and 4 through lanes northbound Add one through /left lane eastbound resulting in one left, one through -left, 2 through and one right turn only lane eastbound • Sepulveda Boulevard /Hughes Way - Add of one left turn lane northbound, resulting in dual left turns, four through and one right rum only lane northbound Add one through and one right turn only lane southbound resulting in dual left turns, four through and one right turn only lane southbound • Sepulveda Boulevard Avenue /Rosecrans Avenue - Add one left turn lane on all approaches resulting in dual left turns on all approaches Add one through lane northbound and one exclusive right rum lane for the southbound, eastbound and westbound approaches The resulting configuration after improvements follows - Northbound movement - dual left, four through and one right turn only lane - Southbound movement - dual left three through and one right turn only lane - Eastbound movement - dual left three through and one right turn only lane - Westbound movement - dual left two through and one right turn only lane Construct left turn pocket for northbound Continental Boulevard at Grand Avenue - This improvement will result in one left and three through lanes for the northbound movement Estimated project cost is $65,000 It is scheduled for completion by mid -2001 Douglas Street Extension from Park Place to Alaska Avenue - $2,000,000 of the total $12 9 million cost is recoverable from new development The remaining costs are covered by other funding sources It is schedule for completion by mid -2002 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 53 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Master Plan of Streets The current Master Plan of Streets (adopted in 1992) was developed to serve the future traffic needs based upon the anticipated level of development in the General Plan To determine the form of that network, it was necessary to consider the existing street alignments, constraints in the City, and the potential for new routes The current Master Plan of Streets has designated a preferred number of traffic lanes to support buildout of the General Plan land use element That master plan has been re- evaluated to determine if it will adequately handle forecast future traffic volumes The traffic model has been run assuming full implementation of the current master plan of streets The current master plan of streets, if implemented, would result in the mitigation of several forecast level of service E or F conditions Even with the master plan fully implemented, however, several intersection deficiencies would still occur due to local growth and increases in regional traffic Intersection deficiencies that would remain with the master plan fully built are described in the next section of the report Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 54 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo SECTION 3 - FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS Section 2 presents the summary of future roadway and intersection operating conditions given the anticipated development in the City and to the area surrounding the City It has been determined that several deficiencies remain with the current Master Plan of Streets assumed to be built Table 9 displays intersection deficiencies with the buildout of the current Master Plan of Streets This section discusses recommended modifications to the Master Plan of Streets as well as potential additional roadway system improvements to consider in order to maintain adequate service levels in the future Recommendations regarding other related issues such as truck routes, bicycle routes and alternative transportation modes are also included in this section OTHER IMPROVEMENTS BEYOND THE MASTER PLAN OF STREETS The analysts presented in Section 2 demonstrates that several intersections are forecast to experience congestion and level of service E or F conditions even with the completion of the Master Plan of Streets Therefore, in addition to the designated street system in the Master Plan, further transportation system enhancements are warranted to maintain adequate service levels Those improvements to the transportation system are described below Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Nearly every , jurisdiction in southern California has experienced roadway congestion problems that cannot be solved simply by adding roadway capacity This is for several reasons including the lack of right -of- way to accomplish various widening projects as well as the envirormental impacts associated with major roadway enhancements As an alternative and supplemental improvement, many local agencies are implementing Intelligent Transportation Systems projects using advanced computer and communication technologies The ITS projects that are being implemented provide improved traveler information, manage the flow of traffic, and utilize existing transportation systems more efficiently The goals of ITS are to reduce travel times, provide more reliable travel tunes, improve safety, reduce delay and reduce congestion The high concentration of employment in the northeast quadrant of El Segundo makes it area that is perfectly suited for application of advanced technology to accomplish the goals of ITS This is because of the high density of employment, the large number of peak hour trips, the potentially high growth rate and the constraints on physical improvements Examples of ITS system components include a centralized computer transportation management center, advanced transportation monitoring systems such as closed circuit TV (CCTV), transit traveler information, dynamic information displays at activity centers, bus priority treatment, real -time traffic management, coordination of local circulators, corporate Intranet information and other elements In other jurisdictions, these types of improvements have resulted in significant savings in vehicle and motorist delay, significant travel time reductions and significant environmental benefits all without mayor roadway widening or reconstruction projects Recent deployment of ITS technologies has occurred throughout Los Angeles (ATSAC and other systems), Orange County (SMART STREETS), the South Bay, Santa Monica and many other agencies Due to its many benefits and cost effectiveness, ITS could be considered as an integral part of the future transportation system of El Segundo Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 55 01 W 67 d E" h F 'Z w W 0 a i z ¢ J a w Q F 5 CG O 1/1 N 0-1 N — 10 p. 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O ¢¢ m W U m w w m w m m U w m Q ° n ° o M > =y Q y o m ¢ 3 M > m ¢ 3 '_ > co > _ � C L �_ O G 9 R ¢ G ¢ S � $ C7 - 2 U u m -�' > 9 ¢ m E Cc A o > > > n m m m `n A R — m ° rn o`> o > > u u m u v v y U ¢] E m° m° m° m° m m° m° m° m m v u ,C •C ,� En rA cl CL cl ° cl U I U U 91 h Vi h CL V] vi U U U G L r � 4 � 2 \ \ \ \ k � g a §\ {% �¥ g t § 2 _ \t �2 ■� § � 3 @& k _ ° \ /{ « \Z } \§ < \/ °m \ \} e 00 g 0000 CD ( . 1 \kg � k \ { $ ] { \ w /2 } 2 _ 4 \( \() k ( { 3 ± 2 �) ) \k k _ a \ L + \ ƒ a § \ _ � ■ § k } ) } 4 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Intersection Capacity Enhancements To address remaining deficiencies, the following intersection capacity enhancements are warranted in addition to the full implementation of the Master Plan of Streets In some cases these improvements are not currently feasible due to right -of -way constraints and will require long term planning to obtain necessary right -of -way to construct the needed improvement • Aviation Boulevard /Imperial Highway -Additional capacity in the eastbound direction is warranted to accommodate future forecast I -105 freeway - oriented travel demand during the PM peak period • Aviation Boulevard /El Segundo Boulevard - An exclusive right turn lane in the eastbound direction with right turn overlap phasing Dual left turn lanes in the northbound direction • Aviation Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue - Exclusive right turn lanes in the east and westbound directions plus right turn overlap phasing- Douglas Street /Imperial Highway - Additional northbound right turn capacity and additional east /west capacity to accommodate freeway- oriented traffic • Nash Street /I -105 off - ramp /Imperial Highway - Additional southbound capacity coming off of the freeway off -ramp, especially in the southbound to westbound direction • Nash Street /Mariposa Avenue - Exclusive southbound right turn lane, dual left turn lanes in the eastbound direction • Sepulveda Boulevard - A series of intersections along Sepulveda Boulevard are forecast to remain at level of service E or F in one or both peak hours even after implementation of the Master Plan of Streets In nearly every case, the primary capacity constraint is lack of adequate north south roadway capacity This problem is due not only to growth within the City, but also to a large extent by through traffic oriented to the LAX Master Plan growth impacts as well as regional through traffic The LAX Master Plan EIR should be reviewed to determine the improvements designated for this major access route to and from the airport The City must work with Caltrans and the City of Los Angeles Department of Airports to develop a comprehensive regionally oriented improvement program for Sepulveda Boulevard as well as the mayor intersections along Sepulveda Boulevard NASH /DOUGLAS ONE -WAY COUPLET VERSUS TWO -WAY TRAFFIC FLOW Nash and Douglas Streets currently operate as one -way streets from E1 Segundo Boulevard to Imperial Highway The change to one -way operation was completed in response to the opening of the I -105 Freeway and concerns associated with freeway access and related congestion In 1996 when the streets were converted from two -way to one -way the construction cost was $612,000 (not including design and engineering) and the conversion took 9 - 12 months to complete after approval Since the conversion to one -way operation there have been concerns related to the circuitous travel paths created for some businesses As part of the Circulation Element update, a technical traffic analysts of traffic operating conditions under both one -way and two -way configurations has been conducted Exhibits 16 and 17 (included in Section 2) clearly indicate that the largest growth in traffic due to development activity is projected to occur in the vicinity of the Nash /Douglas one -way couplet One -way couplet systems generally operate more efficiently than two -way streets due to the efficient operations experienced at signalized intersections With one -way streets, there are fewer "conflicting" traffic movements at intersections Therefore, the amount of green signal time can be fully utilized by the traffic flowing in the single direction, With two -way streets, some of the green time is typically used for Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 59 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of EI Segundo left turn movements. Speeds are often also higher along the mid -block segments of one -way streets due to the fact that there are fewer mid -block conflicts between turning vehicles and through traffic. Overall, conversion to one -way operations is considered where there is the need to most efficiently utilize the available roadway operations. Conversely, one -way operations present a trade -off in terms of direct and convenient access to properties One -way streets create the need for more circuitous traffic circulation for certain land parcels since there is access from only one direction In the case of parcels in El Segundo, access to and from the freeway is more circuitous for certain businesses For example, businesses with access on Nash Street currently must go south first even if the destination is the I -105 freeway ramps to the north Some retail businesses that rely on pass -by traffic may also view one -way circulation as detrimental to business operations due to higher speeds and access lunited to only one direction The traffic analysts prepared for the Circulation Element has included the following Analysts of existing traffic operation conditions with one -way and also two -way traffic flow using pre and post one -way conversion traffic counts Analysts of future traffic operating conditions with one -way and two -way traffic The future year analysts results are summarized in Exhibits 19 and 20 to terms of one -way and two -way intersection levels of service The analysts results indicate the following CURRENT Given current traffic volumes, conversion back to two -way traffic flow would be expected to worsen traffic operating conditions at several intersections and the overall impact is expected to significantly worsen overall traffic flow on Nash and Douglas Street (given current conditions) FU UR In the future with projected growth, the conversion back to two -way traffic flow is expected to significantly worsen traffic operating conditions in the employment center area In particular, the intersections of Nash Street/Imperial Highway, Nash Street/Maple Avenue, Nash Street /Grand Avenue, Nash Street /El Segundo Boulevard, Douglas Street /Imperial Highway, and Douglas Street /El Segundo Boulevard are all expected to operate at poor level of service E or F with the two -way configuration In summary, based on anticipated growth to traffic to the vicinity of the one -way couplet system as well as forecast intersection service levels with and without one -way operations, it is recommended that the City maintain the one -way couplet system to provide the most efficient roadway system to the vicinity of the high growth area of the City UNCONSTRUCTED MASTER PLAN STREETS There are a number of streets on the City's current Master Plan of Streets that are unconstructed In order to predict the operational conditions of the unconstructed Master Plan streets, the future Land Use Element buildout traffic conditions were forecasted for each street segment The results of the future traffic analysts provide information regarding the need for those streets to the future Each street segment has Mohaddes Associates, Inc all 1 wa_4 � = LOS C/A L i ,1 2 way' j t= LOS F/F I 2 0 dpi ' pt� 1 way = LOS A/A MAPLE AVE 2 Way t =LOS F/E y � x O N a e ¢ 2 J 1 Way =Los A/A 1 w MARIPOSA AVE 2 way t = LOS C/B 0 W O 1 Wayl j = LOS A/A GRAND AVE W 2 way r4 t = LOS D/C 2 wa h N if n t = LOS A/A +t= LOSC /F 3 ` e i t = LOS A/A 4 t = LOS A/A 1 waY + = LOS C/B 1 Way t =LOS B/B EL SEGUNDO BLVD 2 way j t = LOS EJE 2 Way t = LOS F/F LEGEND U t U AMiFM LEVEL OF SERVICE = LOS A/B (ONE -WAY OPERATION) j t AM/PM LEVEL OF SERVICE =LOS E/F (TWO -WAY OPERATION) UTAH AVE G :I G e e 115TH ST 111TH ST 115TH ST 120TH ST 174TH ST ST w EL SEGUNDO CIRCULATION ELEMENT EMEIT LA A/e,mfNo biwAmOCAFIs° , /x. Existing One -Way and Two -Way 19 . ' °" " Level of Service for Nash - Douglas Couplet J9BA91�raU.w CDR &1599 _1 Wi i =LOS F/B IMPERIAL HNN =LOS B/F 2 way E =LOS F/F 2 way t =LOS E!F �0 _ DOG P if way 4 =LOS A/A = MAPLE AVE 2 Way N 4 t = LOS F/F N n ¢ N ¢ 2 J 1 way + =LOS C/C 1 way t =LOS A/C 2 Way t =LOS F/F MAR/PoSA AVE • _ 2 way j t = LOS B/B O f9 p W 0 S O 1 Way j =LOS A/B ti ¢ Q GRAND AVE 2 Way j t = LOS F/F 1 way + = LOS E/F 2 way 4 t = LOS F/F 1 Way t = LOS C/E EL SEGUNDO BLVD 2Way + t = LOS F/F ¢ LEGEND U C N LOS A/B LEVEL SERVI (ONE- WAY OPERATION) CE u (ONE-WAY t =LOS E/F AM/PM LEVEL OF SERVICE (TWO -WAY OPERATION) UTAH AVE 116TH ST 120TH 124TH ST 135TH ST EL SEGUNDO CIRCULATION ELEMENT EMBrT N&)wMahj*ffAF=1atA11x Future One -Way and Two -Way 20 .ft, Level of Service for Nash - Douglas Couplet �eaaxynwoena CDR 6 -zs-es Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo been considered individually in terms of the necessity to keep it in the Master Plan or the feasibility of deleting it from the Master Plan. The evaluation process included the measurement of volume -to- capacity (V /C) changes in the vicinity of each individual street segment extension That is, would the extension significantly improve or worsen traffic operating conditions in the vicinity, or would there be negligible change) Typically, a 0 02 change in VIC at intersections at Level of Service E/F is considered significant For evaluation purposes, the 0 02 VIC threshold for LOS E/F intersections was applied to each street segment extension Compared to future baseline conditions, an increase in VIC of 0 02 or greater (at LOS E/F locations) is considered a significant worsening of intersection operating conditions and conversely, a decrease in VIC of 0 02 or greater (at LOS E/F locations) is considered a significant improvement in intersection operating conditions Changes to LOS A, B, C or D locations are not considered significant The results of the analysis for each potential street extension are described below Mariposa Avenue - The current Master Plan of Streets includes the extension of Mariposa Avenue from Douglas Street to Sepulveda Boulevard at 120th Street Based on significant traffic growth in the vicinity of Mariposa Avenue between Continental Boulevard and Douglas Street, it is recommended that Mariposa Avenue be maintained in the Master Plan This will help to relieve congestion at several adjacent intersections as well as simplify future circulation patterns on the one -way couplet system This extension would also maintain a half -mile arterial grid system as is typical in most urban areas The future traffic forecast with the Mariposa Avenue extension indicates that sLx LOS E/F intersections would experience volume -to- capacity (VIC) improvement by 0.02 or more while one location would experience VIC degradation of 0 20 or more Table 11 summarizes the future intersection level of service forecast Exhibit 21 shows the change in intersection level of service as a result of the proposed extension Overall, the extension is forecast to improve local traffic operating conditions Grand Avenue - The current Master Plan of Streets includes the extension of Grand Avenue from Duley Road to the east to Aviation Boulevard Based on significant traffic growth in the vicinity of Grand Avenue between Continental Boulevard and Douglas Street, is recommended that Grand Avenue be maintained in the Master Plan at a minimum to Douglas Street This will help to relieve congestion at the intersections of Nash/El Segundo and Douglas /E1 Segundo as well as simplify future circulation patters on the one -way couplet system If right -of -way can be obtained, the extension to Aviation Boulevard would also be desirable The future traffic forecast with the Grand Avenue extension indicates that six LOS E/F intersections would experience volume -to- capacity (VIC) improvement by 0 02 or more while one location would experience VIC degradation of 0 20 or more Table 12 summarizes the future intersection level of service forecast Exhibit 22 shows the change to intersection level of service as a result of the proposed extension Overall, the extension is forecast to improve local traffic operating conditions Hughes Way - The current Master Plan of Streets includes the connection of Hughes Way between its current terminus and Utah Avenue This connection would not serve anticipated new traffic growth, but would instead serve as a parallel route for east /west traffic to relieve congestion on El Segundo Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue The future traffic forecast with the Hughes Way extension indicates that one LOS E/F intersection (Aviation Boulevard /Utah Avenue) would experience VIC degradation of 0 20 or more Table 13 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 63 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo summarizes the future intersection level of service forecast. Exhibit 23 shows the change in intersection level of service as a result of the proposed extension Given currently forecast land use patterns, this extension is less critical as it does not serve anticipated land uses or provide direct relief to adjacent intersections. It does however, provide for half -mile spacing of arterial roadways. It is important to recognize, however, that if in the future the redevelopment of the Chevron Refinery were to occur, this would require re- analysis of the segment and may result in the need for a connection of Hughes Way Lairport Street - The current Master Plan of Street includes the connection of Lairport Street from Maple Avenue to Selby Street This connection would serve though traffic volumes from the area south of Maple Avenue, however, little growth is forecast in the area between Maple Avenue and Imperial Highway This link would connect Lairport Street to Imperial Highway relatively close to the intersection with Sepulveda Boulevard Freeway access would be enhanced by this connection The future traffic forecast with the Lairport extension indicates that five LOS E/F intersections would experience volume -to- capacity (V /C) improvement by 0 02 or more while one location (Sepulveda Boulevard /Imperial Highway) would experience V/C degradation of 0 20 or more Table 14 summarizes the future intersection level of service forecast Exhibit 24 shows the change in intersection level of service as a result of the proposed extension Overall, this extension is forecast to improve local traffic operating conditions and it is recommended that the connection be maintained in the Master Plan Nash Street - The current Master Plan of Streets includes connection of Nash Street from Rosecrans Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard Given that there is little traffic growth anticipated along the proposed new section of Nash Street, as well as the recommendation of the Douglas Street extension, the proposed segment of Nash Street is considered less critical than the Douglas Street connection In the future, should the proposed land uses change and more growth be anticipated along the proposed portion of Nash Street, this connection may be more critical It would serve as a parallel route to relieve through traffic on Sepulveda and Aviation Boulevards The future traffic forecast with the Nash Street extension indicates that four LOS E/F intersections would experience volume- to-capacity (V /C) improvement by 0 02 or more No location would experience V/C degradation of 0 20 or more Table 15 summarizes the future intersection level of service forecast Exhibit 25 shows the change in intersection level of service as a result of the proposed extension Overall, this extension is forecast to improve local traffic operating conditions and it is recommended that the connection be maintained in the Master Plan Douglas Street - The current Master Plan of Streets includes connection of Douglas Street from its current terminus through to existing Douglas Street near Park Place (for connection through to Rosecrans Avenue) Given the significant forecast congestion on both Sepulveda Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard, as well as the forecast increase in trips along Douglas Street north of Rosecrans Avenue, this connection is warranted and it is recommended that it remain in the Master Plan The future traffic model forecasts included the Douglas Street extension improvements as an assumed baseline condition since it is anticipated to be completed prior to buildout of the Land Use Element In summary, the following recommendations are made regarding priority of the unconstructed segments in the current Master Plan of Streets Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 64 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo High onortty to maintain in the Master Plan• • Mariposa Avenue between Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard • Grand Avenue between Duley Road and Aviation Boulevard • Douglas Street from Alaska Avenue to Park Place (connection through to Rosecrans Avenue) • Lairport Street between Maple Avenue and Selby Street Moderate priority to maintain in the Master Plan • Nash Street between El Segundo Boulevard to Rosecrans Avenue Lower priority to maintain in the Master Plan • Hughes Way between current terminus and Utah Avenue It must be noted that the analysts relates to traffic impacts and benefits only and does not reflect considerations such as cost, availability of right -of -way or other environmental issues Table 10 summarizes the results of the individual street segment analysis TABLE 10 UNCONSTRUCTED MASTER PLAN OF STREETS ANALYSIS SUMMARY Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 65 No. of No. of No. of Maintain in Proposed LOS E!F LOS EIF Intersections Master Plan? 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This roadway alternative would result in the degradation of intersection level of service at the following intersections Main Street /Mariposa Avenue - from LOS B to LOS E during the AM peak hour and from LOS C to LOS F during the PM hour Main Street /Grand Avenue - from LOS A to B during the AM peak hour and from LOS A to D during the PM peak hour Table 16 and Exhibit 27 shows results of the two -lane Main Street facility analysis Three lane facility - This roadway alternative would not significantly change the traffic operations or degrade future General Plan Buildout intersection levels of service along Main Street Therefore, no intersections would be significantly impacted with the proposed three lane facility configuration (assuming General Plan level of growth) In summary, a two lane facility would significantly affect traffic flow and is not recommended, however, a three lane facility is expected to adequately handle anticipated traffic volumes Table 17 and Exhibit 28 shows results of the three -lane Main Street facility analysts Proposed Downgrading of Main Street Classification from Secondary Arterial to Collector Street The City's secondary arterial standard includes a roadway which is 78 to 100 feet curb -to -curb within an 88 to 120 foot right -of -way Downgrade to collector status would change the designation of Main Street to 44 feet curb -to -curb with 64 feet of right -of -way A secondary arterial has 4 to 6 lanes and a center median A collector street has 2 to 4 lanes with no median Main Street from Grand Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard currently carries 4 lanes of traffic and is 56 feet wide curb -to -curb Downgrading Main Street from Grand Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard would technically make the cross - section inconsistent with the City's standard for collector streets (i a Main Street is already wider than the Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 86 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo collector street standard) From an operational perspective, the section of Main Street to question carries only 6,700 vehicles per day, which is consistent with collector street standards In summary, given planned growth in the downtown district, reclassification of Main Street from Grand Avenue to El Segundo Boulevard would be appropriate, however, a new classification such as "commercial collector" with a 56 foot section curb -to -curb would be necessary This conclusion would require re- evaluation in conjunction with the Downtown Specific Plan, which may result in higher growth and the need for more roadway capacity FUTURE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE CHEVRON REFINERY The current land uses and activities on the Chevron Refinery site are expected to remain throughout the life of this General Plan and Circulation Element However, potential redevelopment of this site would have a significant impact on all aspects of the City, including circulation Redevelopment of the Chevron site would require re- evaluation and possibly an update of the General Plan and require re- evaluation of the Circulation Element The potential redevelopment of this site may require significant roadway system improvements beyond those identified in the Master Plan of Streets All future roadways within the Chevron site should be planned and constructed consistently with the City's Master Plan of Streets to ensure system continuity and use of appropriate standards TRUCK ROUTES The residents and businesses of El Segundo rely heavily on trucks for the efficient movement of goods in an economical and safe manner For this reason, the truck route system within and through the City is an important aspect of the Circulation Element The El Segundo Municipal Code officially authorizes the City Council, by resolution, to designate truck routes on streets where vehicles in excess of three tons may travel Existing truck routes are provided with appropriate sign posting to guide truck traffic through the City These routes were shown in Exhibit 13, Section 2 of this report No changes to the Master Plan of Truck Routes are proposed except those that would be affected by potential changes to the Master Plan of Streets Future truck routes in the Master Plan include Nash and Douglas Streets between El Segundo Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue The deletion of either of those connections from the Master Plan of Streets would, of course, also result in the deletion of the truck routes Per the recommendations noted above, neither connection is recommended for deletion from the Master Plan at this time, therefore, they should also remain on the Master Plan of Truck Routes Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 87 W GRANDAVE EL SEGUNDO BLVD TWO LANE ALTERNATIVE IMPERIAL HVVY • �. _ IMPERIAL AVE N y ` IMPERIAL AVE W C p r ? F N U - w MAPLEAVE 1 �• F I W W y MARIPOSAAVE I � = Fn • � W MAPLEAVE N N y N Legend Q I 1► N � GRAND AVE � - Number of lanes In each 1 � � w o 1 EL SEGUNDO BLVD MARIPOSAAVE THREE LANE ALTERNATIVE y IS ISN y O -+ U W GRANDAVE EL SEGUNDO BLVD TWO LANE ALTERNATIVE EL SEGUNDO CIRCULATION ELEMENT �Meywr#0hsddesAssow&s, // /rx Main Street Alternative Roadway Configurations Jsao9AyraMa`..nrin rnR 'r_».. NOT TO SCALE EMBIT I 26 II IMPERIAL HVVY • �. _ IMPERIAL AVE N y ~ N � W C p r ? S U - w MAPLEAVE EL SEGUNDO CIRCULATION ELEMENT �Meywr#0hsddesAssow&s, // /rx Main Street Alternative Roadway Configurations Jsao9AyraMa`..nrin rnR 'r_».. NOT TO SCALE EMBIT I 26 II a y y N i Z g w 1 �• `9 W MARIPOSAAVE � Fn f � � U Legend `- I 1► w GRAND AVE � - Number of lanes In each 1 1 direction at Intersection EL SEGUNDO BLVD THREE LANE ALTERNATIVE EL SEGUNDO CIRCULATION ELEMENT �Meywr#0hsddesAssow&s, // /rx Main Street Alternative Roadway Configurations Jsao9AyraMa`..nrin rnR 'r_».. 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One Lane 28 Each Direction and Two Way Left Turn Median) Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo There are presently narrow streets and alleys within some of the industrial areas of the City that serve as impediments to truck operation Current land uses and future development require truck access in many of these areas The City needs to work toward widening the streets and alleys, eliminating the impediments for truck operation from the City's street system In addition, the City should work toward implementing the appropriate policies listed later in the Circulation Element in order to minimize the truck access impediments wherever street widening is not feasible BICYCLE FACILITIES For many years, roadway facilities have been built exclusively to meet the needs of the motorized vehicle, resulting in street geometrics, lane widths, and intersections that have not been designed for bicyclist concerns Bicycle safety is jeopardized due to bike /auto and bike /pedestrian confrontation on the street, and the lack of space given to bicycle movement Conflicts between bicycles and pedestrians at intersections and on sidewalks results in the need to separate these three modes, wherever possible, to provide a safer and more efficient operational environment for each No changes are proposed to the current Bicycle Master Plan as presented in Exhibit 11, Section 1 TRAFFIC CONTROL The City experiences traffic intrusion into residential neighborhoods as a result of many factors including arterial congestion (creating traffic by- passes), high student populations at schools, adjacent commercial activities and other reasons As these problems occur, they cause impacts on local residential streets such as speeding and excessive traffic volumes In many cases, the impact is an "environmental impact" on the residential street While the street has the total capacity for more traffic, the "environmental capacity" is exceeded based on the residential character of the adjoining land uses Speeds and volume are perceived to be too high and disrupt the character of the street When such impacts occur, it is necessary to address problems on a case -by -case basis, including the affected residents in the process To accomplish this, a "Neighborhood Traffic Control Program" is proposed as part of the Circulation Element update Details of a Neighborhood Traffic Control process are outlined below It should be noted that a program for neighborhood traffic control could require significant staff resources outside consultant costs and capital expenditures, depending on the extent of the program This will require review and prioritization compared to other roadway infrastructure needs Overall Objective The overall objective of the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program is to improve the livability of neighborhood streets by mitigating the impacts of vehicular traffic on residential neighborhoods Specific impacts to be addressed by the Program include high non -local cut - through traffic volumes, high speeds, truck traffic intrusion, demonstrated accident history and other related problems Process Overview The Neighborhood Traffic Control Program process will ensure that every neighborhood with demonstrated problems and overall community support (determined via petitions) has equal access to neighborhood traffic control measures The program depends upon citizen involvement and may vary from year to year based upon funding available for neighborhood traffic control The process includes the nine following steps Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 93 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Step 1 - Identify Candidate Streets /Neighborhoods Step 2 - Preliminary Screening and Evaluation Step 3 - Survey /Petition Affected Persons Step 4 - Engineering Analysis Step 5 - Neighborhood Meetings Step 6 - Prioritization and Funding Assessment Step 7 - Develop Demonstration Project Step 8 - Determination of Permanent Project Step 9 - Monitoring The process and individual steps are explained to more detail below See the flow chart attached to this report for a geographical summary of the process Goals /Policies of Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Goals /Policies of the Program include the following • Reduce demonstrated accident patterns on local streets where feasible • Eliminate or discourage non -local cut - through traffic on local residential streets, Focus such traffic on the arterial roadway system • Reduce traffic speeds on residential streets with demonstrated problems to levels consistent with other non - impacted local streets in the City • Limit shifting traffic intrusion or speeding problems from one residential street to another • Ensure citizen participation throughout the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program process, obtaining the input of affected residents, business owners and non - resident property owners regularly • Minimize impacts on emergency vehicle response tunes due to implementation of neighborhood traffic control measures Program steps are detailed below Step 1 - Identify Candidate Streets /neighborhoods Residential neighborhood traffic control improvements (for either one street or a larger neighborhood) shall be considered for local or collector residential streets, as classified in the City's General Plan Circulation Element, based on one of the following actions After receipt of written requests from one or more residents, business owners or non- resident property owners of the affected neighborhood, or City Council Traffic problems identified by City staff Written requests and /or public workshop comments Mohaddes Associates, Inc 94 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Step 2 - Preliminary Screening and Evaluation The Public Works Department will review requests to determine whether or not they should be handled as part of the normal traffic engineering function of the City, or if they qualify for consideration under the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program The following initial criteria will be used to assess requests Is the street in question classified as a local or collector street9 If not, is the neighborhood predominantly residential in character9 Are requests related to speeding, high traffic volumes, accidents, cut - through traffic, truck traffic or other related impacts on a residential or collector street or district9 If it is determined that the requests fall under the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program, then Step 3 is initiated If not, the request shall be followed up as appropriate by the Public Works Department as pan of the Department's normal function, including coordination with Police Department and Traffic Committee as needed Step 3 - Surveylpetition of Neighborhood Following the preliminary screening and evaluation, a survey /petition will be circulated to the affected persons to ascertain whether or not others agree that there is a problem The persons receiving the survey /petition will include all households, businesses and non - resident property owners that have frontage on the project street segment(s) or in the neighborhood and could potentially be impacted by the improvement(s) The purpose of the survey is to establish the level of support among affected persons to proceed with a more detailed analysts and potentially a project A study will be carried forward if the following level of support is received At least 60% of responses must indicate that they feel there is a problem which warrants a study and consideration for neighborhood traffic control Step 4 begins if positive survey responses equal or exceed 60% Step 4 - Engineering Analysts by Public Works Department The Public Work Department will undertake an engineering study of streets or neighborhoods with qualifying petitions The study will include at a minimum the following actions Review by Police and Fire Departments This review will determine if the specific streets in question are critical police or fire response routes If so, Public Works will work with Police and Fire to ensure that measures are not installed which significantly impact response tunes Traffic data collection to include (as appropriate based on identified problem) one or more of the following determine the area affected and then conduct field investigation to note traffic operating conditions, geometric conditions (roadway width, pavement Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 95 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo condition, parking availability, type and location of existing traffic control devices, etc) - traffic volume counts (24 hour broken down into 15 -minute increments and aggregated hour -by -hour) - radar or machine -based speed surveys - truck volume counts - pedestrian counts - accident investigation (review of accidents over prior two year period) - other investigations deemed appropriate by the Public Works Director Based on this investigation, the Public Works Director will make a preliminary determination of the need for specific traffic control measures The traffic control measures may include one or more of the following • neighborhood speed watch program • selective police enforcement /radar trailer • chokers (curb bulbs) • speed humps • traffic circles • diverters (full or partial) • one -way streets • cul -de -sacs • truck restrictions • school crossing guards • other measures based on specific conditions Using the criteria listed in Table 18 (Neighborhood Traffic Control Program Criteria) and applying recognized traffic engineering standards, the Public Works Director will recommend the use of one or more neighborhood traffic control measures where they are appropriate In determining the types and location of measures, estimates of potential secondary impacts (e g , diversion to other streets) will be made where feasible Step 5 - Neighborhood Meeting(s) One or more neighborhood meetings will be conducted as required for purposes of notifying local residents, business owners and non - resident property owners of the results of the technical analysis, findings and preliminary recommendations Based on the results of the public meetings, the preliminary recommendations will be carried forward, amended or deleted consistent with adopted guidelines Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc, 96 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Step 6 - Prioritization and Funding Assessment The problems in the neighborhood will be assessed using a point-based criteria system, Points will be assigned for every problem exceeding established thresholds The score will then be compared to the scores received for problems in other areas and the neighborhood /street will be ranked for implementation based on priority order Projects will be implemented as funding becomes available, with the top ranked projects receiving funding first The overall list of projects will be re- evaluated every two years Projects remaining on the list for three years without obtaining enough priority for funding will be dropped Step 7 - Develop and Install Test Projects on Temporary Basis Once funding becomes available, temporary test projects will be designed by the Public Works Department for the neighborhoods /streets at the top of the priority list The test project(s) will be implemented with temporary materials and will remain in place for approximately six months to one year depending on the types of improvements (if significant citizen complaints warrant, the time period could be reduced to less than six months) The project will be evaluated during the test period to determine if it addresses the identified problems and is consistent with Neighborhood Traffic Control Program goals The Public Works Director shall conduct follow -up studies as necessary to evaluate effectiveness of individual measures Such analysts may include, but not necessarily be limited to, ADT traffic counts and radar speed surveys on affected streets and parallel streets Step 8 - Determination of Permanent Project If the temporary test project shows that the traffic control program has sufficiently addressed the targeted traffic problem(s) and there have not been significant citizen complaints nor excessive diversion of the problem to another residential street, the traffic control measures shall be made permanent as funding becomes available If it is determined that the measures will be installed on a permanent basis, the list of affected residents, business owners and non - resident property owners will be notified via (could use meeting, mailing, public notices, or a combination) If it is found that the measures do not achieve the intended goals of reducing speeds, cut through traffic or other identified problems, the Public Works Department will review other potential measures and recommend either elimination of all measures at the location or test installation of different neighborhood control measures If additional or different measures are recommended, the street will be re- evaluated and added back on to the city -wide priority list if appropriate Step 9 - Monitoring The City will conduct periodic monitoring as necessary to determine if the project continues to meet the goals of the Neighborhood Traffic Control Program This monitoring will be conducted at the discretion of the Public Works Director based on available funding, staffing levels and resident comments If monitoring shows that the measures fad to achieve the intended goals of reducing speeds, cut through traffic or other identified problems, the measures may be removed Mohaddes Associates, Inc 97 w a m d F a V1 d = o y (4" . O - O T E C O O m aL_1 Y r O O C. U ��U,, m C ^c > 0 i W O U E Y T d �wy C N C U U y y pp N c F.q y o o ° o ae v ac 1�0 o m o o y o U r° p aEi m o° = ai U A w 3 E LID � y O y O y O WWy F v v a g�oU U >QF UnU Q> o ��oU ¢> o ��oU Q? o ¢> G O o m° 0 0 0 o CD v o 0 0 0 0 ^ o c m °on _ c O ^F v o Q oa oQ 003 � U U q vi L to c W v O y U U 4 W W � 00 a d U Y y w, Q� U7 L m on 5d ° E O q L � U Y y b CwEa.,vOi a � � ■ 2 ( 2 ! �) \ %w e o§ , \ « _ to ] < < < 2 2 2 o & [ \ « z 2bA $! $ k {(( < < u m=« � 3° § 4 k \ _ / @ \ © to \ \) ƒ) [ \e Q /$) t� ] §Z o §/ \ (} \ji z »{ % (� Su 2u 2u .Q jj § § \ Ei�\ \ cl) C) f/ �\ §B | 41 & ■ Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo SECTION 4 - GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Goals, Objectives, and Policies Circulation goals, objectives, and policies are presented as part of the Circulation Element for the City of El Segundo to guide policy makers and City staff in the planning and provision of the City's circulation system The goals, objectives, and policies were developed through consideration of existing circulation issues, projected circulation needs associated with the Land Use Element, growth outside of the City, and the interests of the residents and businesses of E1 Segundo Each of the goals identifies the general direction for the City's circulation system The objectives outline more specific circulation guidelines for the City's decision makers and staff to work toward The implementation policies are recommended actions or policies that will assist the City in achieving the identified goals and objectives GOAL Cl: Provision for a Safe, Convenient, and Cost Effective Circulation System Provide a safe, convenient, and cost - effective circulation system to serve the present and future circulation needs of the El Segundo community. Objective CI -1 Provide a roadway system that accommodates the City's existing and projected land use and circulation needs Policy C1 -1.1 Develop city unde t-Rffil MOdef fOr Ft"FuSeS Of eVaiti2tting pn�jeet related mid external ftftffi� 11nP2t1t3 011 the E3tty cuetfiattvn system Maintain and update citywide traffic model as needed for purposes of evaluating project- related and external traffic impacts on the City circulation system Policy C1 -1.2 *Sri C332 vely TMIStle 1111pielylelftatioll OF R11 ell Clflatt011 Element F011C113 StICIT thftt ?A! M33teL Plan. 02d W fty 8 Pursue implementation of all Circulation Element policies such that all Master Plan roadways are upgraded and maintained at acceptable levels of service Policy C1 -1.3 Provide adequate roadway capacity on all Circulation Plan roadways Policy C1 -1.4 Construct missing roadway links to complete the roadway system designated in the Circulation Element as warranted by roadway operating conditions of Level of Service "E" or " F " Policy C1 -1.5 Upgrade roadways to full Circulation Element standards as designated in the General Plan as warranted by roadway operating conditions of Level of Service "E" or " F " Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 100 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C1 -1.6 Provide adequate intersection capacity to the extent possible on Mayor, Secondary, and Collector Arterials to prevent diversion of through traffic into local residential streets Policy C1 -1.7 Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient and safe access to the major regional transportation facilities Policy C1 -1.8 Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles Policy C1 -1.9 Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the Circulation Plan and link with existing roadways within the City such that efficient operation of the circulation system is maintained at an operating Level of Service of "D" or better Policy C1 -1.10 Ensure that the transition from any Master Plan roadway to a second Master Plan roadway at a higher classification operates safely and efficiently, incorporating the appropriate intersection configuration and any turn lanes that are necessary Policy C1 -1.11 6onvert Nash Street and Douglas Street frorn two way roadway opelati011 tO 2 vile Mty UOUVIO fluln 0 Segundo Bottlevard to finpenni Highway, mempaiating, prove. tiansition fturn une way to two tvay traffic Establish and maintain a citywide traffic count program, to ensure the availability of data needed to identify circulation problems and to evaluate potential unprovements. Policy C1 -1.12 Require a full evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with proposed new developments prior to project approval Further, require the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures prior to, or in conjunction with, project development Mitigation measures shall be provided by or paid for by the project developer Policy C1 -1.13 devdeper Address Main Street circulation issues as part of the Downtown Specific Plan to address Main Street circulation impacts Mohaddes Associates. Inc 101 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C1 -1.14 Pursue and protect adequate right -of -way to accommodate future circulation system improvements Policy C1 -1.15 Encourage the widening of substandard streets and alleys to meet City standards wherever feasible Policy C1 -1.16 Encourage the mdening, of st2bstandard streets and afleys to meet eity standard. volte,eve, fettsible Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide adequate vehicular traffic movements on streets and through intersections by means of synchronized signalization Policy C1 -1.17 Future developments should be reviewed to ensure uniformity of street naming and avoidance of name duplication or name inconsistencies on a continuous link Policy el tA9 hlottitot the impacts of the 1105 Fteewva� ost local HI Sertn2d* sheets. if it is deterumsed that ft ee" ay traffic is mdng local str eets like E3alifbt nia Ski e-t as the eity, evaluate potential nilitatiors. Objective C1 -2 Provide a circulation system consistent with current and future engineering standards to ensure the safety of the residents, workers, and visitors of El Segundo Policy C1 -2.1 Develop and maintain a circulation system which shall include a functional hierarchy and classification system of arterial highways that will correlate capacity and service function to specific road design and land use requirements Objective CI -3 Ensure that the City's Master Plan Truck Route System efficiently serves the shipping needs of the commercial and industrial land uses in El Segundo while balancing potential conflicts with residential and recreational land uses throughout the City Policy C1 -3.1 Ensure that the City's designated truck routes provide efficient access to and from the I -105 Freeway Policy C1 -3.2 Ensure that the development review process incorporates consideration of off - street commercial loading requirements for all new projects Mohaddes Associates, Inc 102 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C1 -3.3 All new construction on streets or corridors that are designated truck routes should have a Traffic Index calculation as stated by the State Department of Transportation in order to provide a roadway structural section that will accommodate the projected truck volumes and weights Policy 0-3.4 Prohibit parking within the public right -of -way on either side of most two -way alleys Parking on one side of a one -way alley could be allowed if the alley width is a minimum of 19 feet Policy C1 -3.5 Ensure that the trucks from the cargo facility north of Imperial Highway at Main Street stay on the City truck route system and do not travel along Main Street GOAL C2: Provisions for Alternative Modes of Transportation Provide a circulation system that incorporates alternatives to the single- occupant vehicle, to create a balance among travel modes based on travel needs, costs, social values, user acceptance, and air quality considerations. Objective C2 -1 Provide a pedestrian circulation system to support and encourage walking as a safe and convenient travel mode within the City's circulation system Policy C2 -1.1 Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the Green Line stations to encourage and attract mtermodal transit/ walking trips Policy C2 -1.2 Develop a citywide system of pedestrian walkways, alleviating the conflict between pedestrians, autos, and bicyclists throughout the City Policy C2 -1.3 Encourage new developments in the City to participate in the development of the citywide system of pedestrian walkways and require participation funded by the project developer where appropriate Policy C2 -1.4 Ensure the installation of sidewalks on all future arterial widening or new construction projects, to establish a continuous and convenient link for pedestrians Policy C2 -1.5 Encourage the continued use of the 1911 Act to provide missing sidewalk sections where applicable in residential and commercial areas Policy C2 -1.6 Encourage shopping areas to design their facilities for ease of pedestrian access Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 103 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C2 -1.7 Closely monitor design practices to ensure a clear pedestrian walking area by mmmiizmg obstructions, especially in the vicinity of intersections Objective C2 -2 Provide a bikeway system throughout the City to support and encourage the use of the bicycle as a safe and convenient travel mode within the City's circulation system Policy C2 -2.1 Implement the recommendations on the Bicycle Master Plan contained in the Circulation Element, as the availability arises, i e , through development, private grants, signing of shared routes Policy C2 -2.2 Encourage new development to provide facilities for bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide shower and clothes change facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination Policy C2 -2.3 Develop off - street bicycle paths in corridors where appropriate throughout the City Policy C2 -2.4 Encourage the use of bicycles for trips to and from elementary and high schools in the area as well as parks, libraries, and other public facilities Policy C2 -2.5 Continue coordination of bicycle route planning and implementation with adlacentlurisdictions and regional agencies Policy C2 -2.6 Encourage design of new streets with the potential for Class I or Class 11 bicycle routes that separate the automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian to the maximum extent feasible Policy C2 -2.7 Ensure that when Hillcrest Street is closed to allow emergency vehicular access only, that the link in the Master Plan of Bicycle Routes is maintained, via the Hillcrest Street right -of -way or any appropriate alternative route Policy C2 -2.8 Evaluate bikeway system links with the Green Line rail stations and improve access wherever feasible Objective C2 -3 Ensure the provision of a safe and efficient transit system that will offer the residents, workers, and visitors of El Segundo a viable alternative to the automobile Policy C2-3.1 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 104 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Lines, the El Seganda Eiriployers Association (ESE-it), Mid Fr'Vate bastriesses to expand and nzipimc the Work closely with the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transportation Authority ( LACMTA), Torrance Municipal Bus Lines, the El Segundo Employers Association (ESEA), and private businesses to expand and improve the public transit service within and adjacent to the City Policy C2 -3.2 Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated into all related elements of City planning Policy C2 -3.3 Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the Green Line stations to encourage and attract mtermodal transit/ walking trips Policy C2 -3.4 Evaluate and implement feeder bus service through the City where appropriate Feeder bus service could potentially take commuters from the fixed transit services (rail and bus) in the eastern portion of the City to the industrial and commercial areas to the west In addition, midday shuttling of workers east of Sepulveda Boulevard to the Downtown retail area should also be considered Policy C2 -3.5 Pursue potential Proposition A and Proposition C funds for bus transit shelters, signing, advertising, and bus turnouts to encourage bus ridership Policy C2 -3.6 Continue the Dial -a -Ride operation and City subsidy to serve all residents of El Segundo, especially the elderly and handicapped Policy C2 -3.7 Explore the feasibility of using excess government right -of -way, purchased property, or land use arrangements for multiple use of existing facilities, in order to establish or construct park- and -ride services of benefit to El Segundo residents and employees Policy C2 -3.8 Encourage the implementation of park- and -ride facilities proximate to the I-405 and 1 -105 Freeways for shuttle service into El Segundo Policy C2 -3.9 Investigate all LACMTA programs which may be beneficial to the City Policy C2 -3.10 Encourage the LACMTA to provide bike storage facilities at the Green Line rail stations Objective C24 Ensure the use of Transportation System Management (TSM) measures throughout the City, to ensure that the City's circulation system is as efficient and cost effective as possible Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 105 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C24.1 Establish and maintain a citywide traffic count program to ensure the availability of data needed to identify necessary operational improvements to the roadway system Policy C24.2 Continue to increase operational efficiencies of the transportation system by implementing all appropriate Transportation System Management (TSM) measures, including but not limited to improving design standards, upgrading and coordination of traffic control devices, controlling on- street parking, and using sophisticated electronic control methods to supervise the flow of traffic Objective C2 -5 Ensure the use of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures throughout the City, where appropriate, to discourage the single- occupant vehicle, particularly during the peak hours In addition, ensure that any developments that are approved based on 7DM plans incorporate monitoring and enforcement of TDM targets as pan of those plans Policy C2 -5.1 Ensure that Transportation Demand Management (TDM) policies are considered during the evaluation of new developments within the City, including but not limited to ridesharmg, carpooling and vanpoolmg, flexible work schedules, telecommuting and car /vanpool preferential parking Policy C2 -5.2 Coordinate activities with neighboring jurisdictions and the El Segundo Employers Association (ESEA) to optimize the effectiveness of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) activities Policy C2 -5.3 Encourage the provision of preferential parking for high occupancy vehicles wherever possible GOAL C3: Development of Circulation Policies that are Consistent with other City Policies Develop a balanced General Plan, coordinating the Circulation Element with all other Elements, ensuring that the City's decision making and planning activities are consistent among all City departments. Objective C34 Ensure that potential circulation system impacts are considered when the City's decision makers and staff are evaluating land use changes Policy C3 -1.1 Require all new development to mitigate project- related impacts on the existing and future circulation system such that all Master Plan roadways are upgraded and maintained at acceptable levels of service through implementation of all applicable Circulation Element policies Mitigation measures shall be provided by or paid for by the project developer Mohaddes Associates, Inc 106 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy 0-1.2 Encourage development projects that effectively integrate major transportation facilities with land use planning and the surrounding environment These ,joint uses will obtain economic and aesthetic benefits of coordinated design, achieve land conservation in space -short urban areas of El Segundo, and maintain neighborhood continuity in built -up areas affected by future major transportation routes Policy C3 -1.3 Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated into all related elements of City planning Policy C3 -1.4 Planning principles and Circulation Element goals, objectives, and policies should apply consistently to all land uses in the City Policy C3 -1.5 Require a full evaluation of potential traffic impacts associated with proposed new developments prior to project approval Further, require the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures prior to, or in conjunction with, project development Mitigation measures shall be provided by or paid for by the project developer Policy C3 -1.6 The City shall require submittal and implementation of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for all projects within the Urban Mixed -Use area, and shall encourage a TMP for all projects within the northeast quadrant Policy C3 -1.7 Site plan XeMR PIUM30 Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle access for new development projects through the development review process Policy C3 -1.8 Ensure that the driveway stacking distance for multi -family housing is evaluated during the development review process Objective C3 -2 Ensure the consideration of the impacts of land use decisions on the City's parking situation Policy C3 -2.1 Ensure the provision of sufficient on -site parking in all new development Policy C3 -2.2 Ensure that the City's parking codes and zoning ordinances are kept up -to -date Mohaddes Associates, Inc 107 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo GOAL C4: Compliance with all Federal, State, and Regional Regulations Ensure that the City of El Segundo remains in compliance with all Federal, State, and Regional regulations, remains consistent with the plans of neighboring jurisdictions and thus remains eligible for all potential transportation improvement programs. Objective C4 -I Cooperate to the fullest extent possible with State, County, and regional planning agencies responsible for maintaining and implementing the Circulation Element to ensure an orderly and consistent development of the entire South Bay region Policy C4-1.1 The City will actively participate in various committees and other planning forums associated with County, Regional, and State Congestion Management Programs Policy C4-1.2 Ensure that the City remains in compliance with the County, Regional, and State Congestion Management Programs (CMP) through the development of appropriate City programs and traffic impact analyses of new projects impacting the CMP routes of Sepulveda Boulevard, the I -105 Freeway, and the I-405 Freeway Policy C4-1.3 The City will investigate and evaluate the feasibility and merits of adding more routes that are impacted by external traffic sources, to the County CMP highway system Objective C4 -2 Ensure that the City's circulation system is consistent with those of neighboring junsdictions Policy C4-2.1 Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the Circulation Element, and link with existing roadways in neighboring jurisdictions to allow efficient access into and out of the City Policy C4 -2.2 Adjacent local agencies' plans should be carefully assessed to ensure compatibility across political boundaries This does not imply that such compatibility is a requirement for adoption of the Circulation Element Policy C4-2.3 Monitor and incorporate planning and development of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into all aspects of the City's planning Policy C4-2.4 Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide adequate vehicular traffic movements on streets and through intersections by means of synchronized signalizauon Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 108 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Objective C4-3 Establish the City's short-term (S year) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the Circulation Element and the entire General Plan, and ensure that the CIP incorporates adequate funding for the City's circulation needs Policy C4-3.1 Identify and evaluate potential revenue sources for financing circulation system development and improvement projects O \98V98-0940 Segundo One FJcmem \DOCJWY-@n wpdW7- 12 -99 \\ Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 109 CITY OF EL SEGUNDO INTER - DEPARTMENTAL CORRESPONDENCE Meeting Date: Thursday, February 11, 1998 TO: Honorable Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Bret B. Bernard, AICP, Director of Planning and Budding Safety 3 THROUGH: Laurie B. Jester, Senior Planner ° 0 STAFF PLANNERS: Paul Garry, Assistant Planner F° Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner y ( f_;Ai SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA-454, General Plan Amendment 98-4 of Streets. Truck Routes. and Bicycle Routes Assumptions Address: Citywide Applicant: City of El Segundo Background At the direction of the City Council, Staff contracted with Meyer Mohaddes Associates (MMA) on October 20,1998, to update the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan Updating the Circulation Element is necessary in order to maintain consistency with State and local congestion and transportation policies and planning practices. One of the tasks involved in preparation of the Circulation Element update is forecasting future traffic conditions. in order to forecast and plan for future transportation needs, a baseline analysis of existing conditions will be performed then modified based on the projected changes in traffic conditions. Traffic conditions are, in large part, affected by land use patterns. As such, future land use patterns must be projected. In preparation of the land use projections certain assumptions will be made The purpose of this report is to inform the Planning Commission and the Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) of the methodology and assumptions Staff is proposing to be used to forecast future land use patterns. Input, review and consent of the Planning Commission and EDAC is requested The recommendations of the Planning Commission and EDAC will then be forwarded to the City Council for its February 16, 1999 meeting Recommendation The Planning Division recommends that the Planning Commission: 1) accept input from the EDAC, 2) review the assumptions presented herein, and 3) consent with, or provide direction for modification to the assumptions and methodology. Methodology and Assumptions A baseline analysis to measure existing traffic conditions is in the process of being prepared by MMA. Once the baseline analysis is completed, projected changes to traffic conditions will be determined and the City's traffic consultant will recommend improvements or modifications to the circulation systems. The further into the future that projections are made the less accurate and reliable they become. Staff and MMA believe that realistic projections, for the purposes of the Circulation Element, can be made about 10 years out. Factors beyond the control of the City, such as regional economic, population and real property development trends, will influence the future land use activities within the City. Staff envisions a review of the Circulation Element every five years. Whenever possible, City Staff will utilize data already available Background studies conducted in 1995, when the City prepared a Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Study, are a source of data for the Circulation Element Update. Those studies include an inventory of approved projects (not yet constructed), vacant or partially vacant buildings, recyclable (underdeveloped) parcels and vacant land. The information gathered in 1995 will be updated and used in the projection of potential future development and land uses for the purpose of updating the Circulation Element. When the Traff ic Impact Mitigation Fee Study was prepared, the City was divided into 28 geographic zones known as Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ's). The Zones were created because the level of development was not anticipated to be consistent throughout the City and the Zones allowed implementation of a flexible and equitable traffic impact fee Analysis of the land uses for the Circulation Element Update are also broken down by TAZ Details of how the various sources of data will be used and the assumptions that will be made are discussed below 1. Major Approved and Active Projects List — All of the projects on the current list of Major Approved and Active Projects will be incorporated into the land use projections Traffic generation rates, based on the Institute of Transportation Engineer's (ITE) Manual, the industry standard, will be used to determine the amount of traffic to add to the baseline, or actual numbers from traffic studies will be utilized if available. This methodology is consistent with State CEOA requirements. 2. Vacant Land Survey — The vacant land survey prepared in 1995 will serve as the basis for a new vacant land survey. Staff will review the list of vacant properties and remove from the list any parcels which have been developed since 1995 and add any buildings which have been demolished since 1995. For the purposes of projecting future traffic volumes, MMA will apply the industry recognized standard 2 of a two percent annual growth rate over the 10 -year term of the Circulation Element. The two percent annual growth rate is the recognized standard used in growth projections prepared by Los Angeles County for their Congestion Management Program (CMP), by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG), by the Metropolitan Transit Authority (MTA), in traffic engineering analyses and typically in Environmental documents prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). 3. Vacant Buildings — Vacancy rates of commercial and industrial buildings greater than four percent will be incorporated into the projections of future traffic volumes, as 4% vacancy is generally considered to encompass turnover only Vacancy rate data is available from local commercial and industrial real estate brokers The Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Study did include a number of vacant buildings, which were anticipated to be occupied Currently, there is less than a 2 percent vacancy rate for industrial space and an 8.28 percent vacancy rate for commercial office space, and approximately a 1 % vacancy rate for retail space. Since vacancy rates of four percent or less are generally accepted to be full occupancy as this percentage encompasses standard turnover, Staff proposes to not include any vacant industnal or retail buildings in the inventory and 4.28 percent vacancy will be included for commercial office space. 4. Recyclable Buildings — In 1995 a list of potentially recyclable buildings was prepared Recyclable buildings are buildings which are below the allowed FAR, are near the end of their life span and are likely to be replaced. The list was developed by first conducting a windshield survey of the commercial and industrial areas of the City then by reviewing the County Assessor parcel data. Data regarding the parcel size, structure size, and year built was obtained from the Assessor's rolls. Older structures which appear to be in poor condition, are not compatible with the surrounding development and the zoning district in which they are located, and structures significantly under the maximum allowed FAR were considered to be potentially recyclable. This 1995 information has been reviewed and updated for use with the Circulation Element Update. Also included in the recyclable buildings survey are buildings which the City Council have targeted for economic development assistance (i a long- standing vacant high rise office buildings mainly along Sepulveda Boulevard) These buildings are included in the recyclable buildings survey even though they are above or near the allowed FAR For the purposes of the Circulation Element update, it will be assumed that 20 percent of the recyclable parcels will be being recycled in the next 10 years The two percent annual absorption rate is based on the same industry standard growth rate discussed in the vacant land section above. 5. Smoky Hollow — Currently the average FAR in the Smoky Hollow district is 0 8.1. Because the maximum FAR allowed (0.6:1) is less than currently exists, no increase in traffic volumes are forecasted 6. Downtown El Segundo — The City is in the early stages of preparing a Specific 3 Plan for the Downtown which will, among other things, potentially increase the allowed FAR. Since the Circulation Element update is scheduled to be completed before it is known whether or not the Specific Plan will allow greater FAR's, MMA will include in its traffic analysis FAR alternatives for Downtown that will be analyzed in the Circulation Element Update Environmental Impact Report (EIR). In addition to FAR considerations, the Circulation Element Update will address the designation of Main Street on the Master Plan of Streets. Currently, Main Street is designated as a secondary arterial (north of Grand Avenue) and a four lane collector (south of Grand Avenue). The possibility of downgrading Main Street within Downtown to a 2 or 3 lane collector will be analyzed 7. Residential — Staff has analyzed parcel data by Traffic Analysis Zone (TAZ) Using Assessor's data the number of lots and existing single - family and multi - family housing units by Zoning district was calculated In the Single - Family Residential (R- 1) and Two - Family Residential (R -2) Zones there are more dwelling units then there are lots. Therefore, no increase in traffic generation from property Zoned R -1 or R -2 is projected. In addition, Staff has also analyzed the Multi - Family Residential (R -3) Zone and found that there are more existing units then would be permitted under current zoning density limits Therefore, no net intensification of development in the R -3 zone is projected either 8 Roadway Extensions — When the current Circulation Element was prepared in 1992, potential roadway extensions, which were included in the prior Circulation Element, were also included in the Master Plan of Streets in order to help alleviate traffic congestion Given the significant obstacles in the path of most of the potential roadway extensions, such as railroads and existing development, the City Council directed Staff and MMA to analyze the potential impacts of eliminating roadway extensions identified in the current Circulation Element Master Plan of Streets as listed below: a) Nash Street between Park Place and El Segundo Boulevard, b) Hughes Way between its current terminus and Utah Avenue; C) Grand Avenue between Duley Road and Aviation Boulevard, and, d) Manposa Avenue between Douglas Street and Aviation Boulevard. 9. Truck Route Master Plan — Along with evaluating roadway extensions, the feasibility of the following Truck Routes should be evaluated, unless directed otherwise: a) the Nash Street extension (Nash Street between Park Place and El Segundo Boulevard); b) the Grand Avenue extension (Grand Avenue between Duley Road and Aviation Boulevard); and, c) Grand Avenue between Main Street and Sepulveda Boulevard. 10. Bicycle Master Plan — No changes are contemplated to the Bicycle Master Plan 11. One -Way Couplet — At the Council's direction, Staff will also evaluate the traffic implications of eliminating the Nash - Douglas one -way couplet from the Circulation Element. The couplet has been in operation for approximately one -year. However, based on input from existing businesses and due to recent development in the area, it has been suggested that these two streets would operate more efficiently as two - way streets as originally constructed. The traffic improvements expected by the one - way couplet do not appear to have been realized. CONCLUSION: Staff believes that the assumptions discussed above will produce realistic growth projections and a complete evaluation to serve as a basis for updating the Circulation Element EXHIBITS 1. Traff ic Analysis Zone Map 2 Major Approved and Active Projects List and Map 3 Vacant Land Survey 4 Recyclable Buildings Survey 5. 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(Environmental Assessment EA -454 and General Plan Amendment 99-4) Applicant: City of El Segundo. RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: 1) Receive and File. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND: Pursuant to City Council direction, on 11 February 1999, the Planning Commission and Economic Development Advisory Committee (EDAC) conducted a joint Public Meeting to review the methodology and assumptions Staff is proposing to use to forecast future land use patterns and evaluate modifications to the Master Plan of Streets, Truck Route Master Plan and Bicycle Route Master Plan DISCUSSION: A complete description, analysis, and background information, is included in the accompanying Planning Commission Staff Report and its attachments, which were previously distributed to the City Council on 05 February 1999, and, are again included as an attachment to this Report. (Continued on next page) ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Planning Commission Staff Report and Attachments; 05 February 1999. UNDER SEPARATE COVER: Report of Planning CommissiordEDAC meeting of 11 February 1999. FISCAL IMPACT: None ORIGINATED: Date: 05 February 199➢ Bret B. Bernard, AICPFirector f Planning and Budding Safety .. Ed Schroder, Director of Public Works REVIEWED BY: Date: 0 2 d L� DISCUSSION: Briefly, the Planning Commission and EDAC reviewed the following topics: 1 Major Approved and Active Projects list — Projects to be added to the baseline traffic counts. 2. Vacant Land Survey- Undeveloped land to be added to baseline traffic counts. 3. Vacant Buildings — Evaluabon of occupancy threshold for empty commercial and industrial buildings. 4. Recyclable Buildings- Analysis of underutilized buildings which might recycle for new development. 5 Smoky Hollow- Analysis of current buildout in Specific Plan Area 6 Downtown El Segundo- Discussion of implication of Downtown Specific Plan on density and roadway designations. 7. Residential Property- Analysis of development potential in Residential Zones 8 Roadway Extensions — Evaluation of possible removal of planned roadway extensions from Master Plan of Streets. 9 Truck Route Master Plan — Evaluation of potential changes in Master Truck Route Plan 10, Bicycle Route Master Plan — Evaluation of potential changes to Master Bicycle Routes 11 One -way Couplet — Analysis of possible elimination of Nash St/Douglas St. one -way couplet. Planning Staff will distribute (Under Separate Cover) a supplement to this Report, as well as the draft Minutes, to the Council after the Planning Commission/EDAC meeting on 11 February 1999, which summarizes the findings made. 025 City of El Segundo Interdepartmental Correspondence TO: FROM: THROUGH., STAFF PLANNERS SUBJECT: Background Meeting Date: 16 February 1999 Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Mary Strenn, City Manage�- e B Bernard, AICP, Director of Planning and Budding Safety Paul Garry, Assistant Planner x,,,� v Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner The purpose of this Memorandum is to report to the City Council on the Planning Commission's and the Economic Development Advisory Council's (EDAC) discussions, input and direction as related to the assumptions and methodology to be used in updating the Circulation Element. On 11 February 1999, the Planning Commission considered the assumptions to be made in land use forecasts; and, in the Master Plans of Streets, Truck routes and Bicycle routes for preparation of the Circulation Element update. The Commission accepted input from the EDAC, reviewed and commented on the assumptions and methodology presented by Staff, and consented therewith Commission and EDAC Discussion and Input Staff presented for the Commission's and the EDAC's consideration the methodology and assumptions to be made on 11 different issues related to the Circulation Element (a copy of the Staff Report to the Commission is attached to the City Council Agenda Item Statement originated on 05 February 1999). A copy of the draft minutes is attached hereto and a summary of the Commission and EDAC members concerns and discussion relating to each issue follows. Major Approved and Active Projects List — All of the projects on the current list of Major Approved and Active Projects will be incorporated into the land use projections. Staff confirmed, for the Commission, that the proposed Federal Express facility is included on the list of Active Projects. 2. Vacant Land Surrey — The Commission concurred with the assumption that over the 10 -year term of the Circulation Element 20 percent of the vacant land would be developed. Mr. Polkinghome of the EDAC pointed out that the 20 percent rate of development of vacant land would likely occur in spurts modeling the peaks and troughs of the business cycle rather than occurring at a steady two percent annual rate. 3. Vacant Buildings — The Commission and the EDAC concurred with the methodology proposed for Inclusion of vacant commercial and Industrial buildings Into the projections of future traffic volumes In summary, vacancy rates greater than four percent will be Incorporated Into the projections of future traffic volumes, as 4% vacancy is generally considered to encompass turnover only. Staff will rely on vacancy rate data available from local commercial and industrial real estate brokers Based on current market conditions, Staff proposes to not Include any vacant industrial or retail buildings in the Inventory (both building types have vacancy rates less than 4 percent) and 4.28 percent vacancy will be included for commercial office space (which currently has an 8.28 percent vacancy rate). 4. Recyclable Buildings — As with the vacant land survey, the Commission and EDAC accepted the assumptions and methodology for the rate of reconstruction of buildings on the list of potentially recyclable buildings Specifically, for the purposes of the Circulation Element update, it will be assumed that 20 percent of the recyclable parcels will be recycled in the next 10 years. The two percent annual absorption rate is based on the same Industry standard growth rate which is applied to development of vacant land 5. Smoky Hollow — Currently the average FAR in the Smoky Hollow district is 0.8:1 Because the maximum FAR allowed (0.6.1) is less than currently exists, no Increase in traffic volumes are forecasted. The Commission agreed with this assumption 6. Downtown El Segundo — The Commission concurred with Staff's methodology for projecting downtown circulation needs and Issues and discussed specific alternatives for downtown. Namely, the Commission suggested the possibility of establishing a pedestrian plaza on portions of Main Street by closing parts of Main Street to vehicular traffic (either during specific times of the day or permanently), narrowing Main Street, adding "soft curbs" and other techniques for making downtown more pedestrian oriented. Staff apprised the Commission that many of the specific details regarding downtown design Issues would be addressed In the Downtown Specific Plan which will also be prepared this year. 7. Residential — The Commission concurred with Staff's assumption that no net intensification of development in the residential zones is projected. Page 2 of 3 U EL_ SEGUNDO\ SYS\ DEMVLANN ING"OIECTS'A51 -075NEA4WYSmemo d= 8. Roadway Extensions — The Commission agreed with the proposal to analyze the potential Impacts of eliminating roadway extensions Identified In the current Circulation Element Master Plan of Streets. The Commission Inquired about the possibility of retaining the Grand Avenue roadway extension between Duley Road and Douglas Street in light of the recent demolition activity on private property in the roadway alignment 9. Truck Route Master Plan — The Commission concurred that the feasibility of the Truck Routes on the existing Truck Route Master Plan should be evaluated 10. Bicycle Master Plan — The Commission had no comment regarding the proposal to make no changes to the Bicycle Master Plan 11. One -Way Couplet — The Commission expressed concern regarding the Nash - Douglas one -way couplet and was pleased that Staff will evaluate the traffic Implications of eliminating the Nash - Douglas one -way couplet from the Circulation Element Conclusion Staff believes that the Planning Commission's and the Economic Development Advisory Council's input is valuable to the process of updating the Circulation Element and respectfully forwards their comments to the City Council for consideration. Attachments Draft minutes of the 11 February 1999, Planning Commission meeting Prepared by. Paul Garry Assistant P err Emmanuel Ursu Contract Planner Re �wed by.� Bret B. Bernard, AICP Director of Planning and Building Safety Approved by: Mary S ern, City Manager Page 3 of 3 %kEL SEGUNDO'�SYSUD EPnPLANNINGIPROJECTSW51- 47S%EA- OW\ccmemo dm MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO, CALIFORNIA February 11, 1999 Chairman Crowley called the regular meeting of the El Segundo Planning Commission to order at 6.00 p m in the Council Chamber of the City of El Segundo City Hall, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California Commissioner Palmer led the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag PRESENT KRETZMER, WYCOFF, CROWLEY, PALMER AND BOULGARIDES Chairman Crowley presented the Consent Calendar Vice -Chair Wycoff pulled Item B Vice -Chair Wycoff moved to accept item A, the January 28, 1999 Minutes Commissioner Boulgandes seconded Passed 5 -0 Chairman Crowley presented Item B, Environmental Assessment EA -471, Administrative Use Permit AUP 99 -1, Address 514 Center Street, Applicant John C Aull (Big John's Village Coffee Shop), Property Owner Mariposa Markets, Inc Vice -Chair Wycoff asked for clarification of the hours of on -site sale and consumption of beer and wine; and, use of the outdoor dining area Mr. John Aull, applicant He stated their business hours are from 6 a m to 8 p m Monday through Thursday and 6 a m to 9 p m on Fridays. When he submitted the application, it was his intent to sell beer and wine from 11 a.m. to 2 p m during the lunch hours and then from 4 p m to closing during the dinner hours From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m , children are given the opportunity to have free popcorn and soda as an award for achievements in school, and during those hours, only food items are sold, not beer and wine Commissioner Palmer questioned the amount of liquor that is already in existence in the area. Ms. Jester stated there are no other retail operations in the shopping center that sell liquor The closest retail outlets are along Sepulveda Boulevard and Downtown Vice -Chair Wycoff questioned the outdoor dining area Ms. Jester stated the outdoor patio is a small dining area, and if Mr. Aull complies with the Department of Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) regulations as well as the City's regulations for outdoor dining, he would be permitted to have the alcohol consumption in the patio area. 02-11 min doc DRAFT CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE TO FLAG ROLL CALL CONSENT CALENDAR MOTION EA -471 AUP 99 -1 DRAFT Vie -Chair Wycoff moved to accept Environmental Assessment EA -471 and MOTION Administrative use Permit AUP 99 -1 for alcohol sales and consumption for Big John's Village Coffee Shop. Commissioner Kretzmer seconded. Passed 4 -1 with Commissioner Palmer opposing. Ms Jester presented Item A, Environmental Assessment EA- 454 /General REPORT FROM Plan Amendment 98 -4 — Circulation Element Update Land Use Forecast DIRECTOR Assumptions Address, City Wide Applicant City of El Segundo Contract Planner Emmanuel Ursu presented the Staff Report as outlined in the Agenda Packet Chairman Crowley suggested retaining the planned extension from Duley Road to Douglas Street on Grand Avenue to help circulation, and it would make another link between Nash and Douglas Ms Jester stated the plan for reviewing roadway extensions is to look at them individually and see what the traffic impacts would be She also stated a Lot Line Adjustment was recently approved in this location, but the City could not require a dedication through that procedure Commissioner Kretzmer asked if the proposed Federal Express project is on the List of Approved or Active Projects. Ms Jester stated yes. Commissioner Kretzmer asked about the possibility of making Main Street a plaza and closing off part of it Ms Jester stated making Main Street smaller, narrower, slowing down the speed of traffic or having soft curbs are alternatives of downgrading the classification that are being considered, but that closure can also be evaluated Staff is working on a Downtown Specific Plan and is looking at a whole range of different improvements in the Downtown including the circulation. Also, other downtowns will be looked at for comparison purposes Vice -Chair Wycoff asked if two lanes (one each way) in downtown are being considered') Ms Jester stated yes Also, three lanes are being considered Vice -Chair Wycoff stated concern with pedestrian traffic such as darting across streets, particularly at the Bank of America ATM on Main Street Chairman Crowley suggested bringing the curbs out and making the crossing of the street narrower for pedestrians Commissioner Kretzmer stated he would like to see traffic decreased in the areas where children are present, especially on Richmond Street by the Middle School, by the school fields on Center Street, and by the elementary school at the intersection of California Street and Oak Avenue Ms Jester stated more of these details will be addressed in the Downtown Specific Plan The Circulation Element will look at the broader aspects, goals and policies. 02-11 min doc DRAFT Commissioner Boulgandes would not want to lose the current benefits the City offers at the expense of over development, and a balance should be considered. Some people like the westside of town the way it is. Ms. Jester stated the Request for Proposal (RFP) on the Downtown Specific Plan went out this week and the deadline to respond is mid -March Interviews will be held at the end of March, and then will go to Council with the contract at the end of March or the first part of April and possibly come before the Commission with the Specific Plan for downtown by the summertime The Circulation Element, the Downtown Specific Plan, and the Housing Element will all be coordinated and looked at together Commissioner Boulgandes stated Alvarado Street in Monterey, as an example of a balanced mixed -use downtown, is a very successful blending of commercial and residential density. Vice -Chair Wycoff asked if the Nash Street/Douglas Street one -way couplet was being reviewed Ms Jester stated that it was being evaluated Chairman Crowley stated he approved of the methodology used in the land - use assumptions and the use of a 20% turnover over the life of the Plan. Vice -Chair Wycoff asked for clarification on recyclable buildings Mr. Ursu stated the buildings are either torn down with a new building replacing it, or a significant renovation of an existing building being done There will not be a lot left vacant Brian Polkinghorne, Economic Development Advisory Council He was asked to interface with staff and the consultants on the circulation patterns due to his over twenty years of experience in commercial real estate He has reviewed the report and states it is very specific for today, forecasting very well Due to uses changing, the Kings coming in and development, a lot of the area east of Sepulveda will be looked at very intently Ms Jester stated this Item is scheduled for the City Council Meeting of February 16, 1999, and the Planning Commission's recommendations will be forwarded to the City Council for approval Chairman Crowley presented Environmental Assessment EA -430 — Master EA -430 Landscape Plan — Grand Avenue Corporate Center Address 151 -555 North Nash Street Applicant- Kearney Real Estate Ms Jester presented the Staff Report as outlined in the Agenda Packet, Commissioner Kretzmer and Wycoff questioned if they new about the 7 -foot landscaping requirement when they were designing the building 02-11 min doc DRAFT Mr. Ursu stated in working with the architect, the 7 -foot requirement in the guidelines was missed and the plans were prepared and submitted. The structural plans were completed along with the layout being through the first building and safety review. At this point, the 7 -foot requirement was discovered. Commissioner Kretzmer asked if there would be a negative impact on the fire lane using the 7 foot setback? Mr Ursu stated the fire lane or the landscaping on the opposite side of the building or the aisle back out space for the parking on one side of the building would have to be narrowed, or, the building itself would have to be reduced in size. Mr Ursu pointed out that there is 4 -foot difference in the grade between the street and the parking area and this will make the impact of a 5 -foot wide landscape building perimeter less noticeable Ms Jester stated the 5 feet in the setback area and the 5 feet budding parameter is in conformance with the development agreement. The 7 feet is above and beyond the development agreement and the Code requirements Ms Jester also pointed out that the developer far exceeds the requirement in other areas of the site and wants the development to look very nice The developer wants the additional trees and landscaping Also, along Nash Street, there is the 40 feet wide Greenline right -of -way which will all be landscaped along with a logging trail On the inside of the Greenline there will be a row of Palm Trees which run the entire length of the development The parking lot and budding parameter also will be landscaped There will be a lot of landscaping between the street and the building Commissioner Kretzmer asked what the length of the distance is that is being impacted? Mr Ursu stated approximately 300 feet Commissioner Kretzmer asked how the strip at 7 feet would be landscaped differently if it were required? Ms. Jester stated there could possibly be 2 more feet of ground cover with larger trees Chairman Crowley pointed out that the position of the lot is located in a place of least impact because of the Greenfine Ms Jester stated the Infonet site far exceeds the development agreement, conditions and the development standards and will be a landscape showcase The hotel will also be heavily landscaped The Commission agreed that the modifications requested to the overall plan should be allowed. Chairman Crowley presented Item C, League of California Cities Planners Institute — March 24-26, 1999 — Monterey, California Ms Jester requested the Commission to RSVP to Mary Lewis, the Department Secretary, by February 22, 1999 02 -11 mm doc DRAFT Ms. Jester stated the upcoming Planning Commission meeting of February 25, 1999 will be devoted to the Federal Express project. Also, the meeting of March 11, 1999 will have a heavy agenda. Ms. Jester also requested a special Planning Commission meeting, possibly on April 1, 1999. Commissioner Boulgandes stated he would not be available that night, but the other Commissioners could attend Finally, Ms Jester reviewed the handouts that were given to the Commission Chairman Crowley noticed the new side walks were installed on Hawaii and COMMENTS FROM Alaska Streets and was happy to see this COMMISSIONERS Vice Chair expressed appreciation for the new Dais Microphones There being no further discussion, Commissioner Kretzmer moved to ADJOURNMENT adjourn the meeting at 7 14 p.m. to the regular meeting of February 25, 1999 at 6.00 p m Commissioner Palmer seconded Passed 5 -0 PASSED AND APPROVED ON THIS DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1999. Bret B Bernard, AICP Brian Crowley, Chairman Director of Planning and of the Planning Commission Budding Safety, and Secretary City of El Segundo, California Of the Planning Commission City of El Segundo, California 02-11 min doc Date: September 9, 1999 From: Planning and Building Safety Department RE: Supplemental Agenda for the Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, September 9, 1999 Jim Hansen - Mary Lewis - Laurie Jester - Paul Garry - Lauren Sprankle - Hannah L Brondial Bowen - Sandra Massa- Lavitt - Emmanuel Ursu - Counter Copy Mayor Mike Gordon Mayor ProTem Sandra Jacobs Council Member Nancy Wermck Council Member Kelly McDowell Council Member John Gaines Mary Strenn - Craig Pedego* - Tim Grimmond* - Ron Green* - Judy Andoe* - Bret Plumlee* - Don Lewis* - Cindy Mortesen* - Jeff Trujillo* - Buck Buckner* - EI Segundo Library - Chamber of Commerce El Segundo Herald Mark D Hensley - Brian Crowley - Jim Boulgandes - Gary Wycoff - Michael Kretzmer - Philip Mahler - File PBS Planning & Economic Development Planning Planning Planning Planning Planning Planning Planning Planning City Manager Fire Chief Police Chief Interim Director of Public Works Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Director of Finance Interim Assistant City Manager City Clerk Rec & Parks Public Works City Attorney 501 California Street 730 Bungalow Drive 1501 E Oak Avenue 921 Loma Vista ( *Agenda only) City of El Segundo Interdepartmental Correspondence Meeting Date September 9, 1999 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council Chairman and Members of the Planning Commission FROM: Mary Strenn, City Manager THROUGH: James M Hansen, Interim Director of Planning and Building Safety Laurie B Jester, Senior Planner STAFF '�; J PLANNER: Emmanuel Ursu, Contract Planner DATE: September 9, 1999 SUBJECT: Environmental Assessment EA -454, General Plan Amendment 98 -4 - Circulation Element Update Draft Technical Report Attached is revised copy of Section 4 (Goals, Objectives , and Policies) of the Circulation Element Update Technical Report (Pages 100 -109), which was previously distributed on September 1, 1999 The new text in the original transmittal which was designated with may not have reproduced well, making it difficult to identify the new text from the existing This revised copy uses double underline to depict the new text The actual text in the document has not been changed, just the presentation P \Planning & Building Safety \PROJECTS \451 - 475 \EA - 454 \9 -9 -99 cover memo doc Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo SECTION 4 - GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND POLICIES Goals, Objectives, and Policies Circulation goals, objectives, and policies are presented as part of the Circulation Element for the City of El Segundo to guide policy makers and City staff in the planning and provision of the City's circulation system The goals, objectives, and policies were developed through consideration of existing circulation issues, projected circulation needs associated with the Land Use Element, growth outside of the City, and the interests of the residents and businesses of El Segundo Each of the goals identifies the general direction for the City's circulation system The objectives outline more specific circulation guidelines for the City's decision makers and staff to work toward The implementation policies are recommended actions or policies that will assist the City in achieving the identified goals and objectives GOAL Cl: Provision for a Safe, Convenient, and Cost Effective Circulation System Provide a safe, convenient, and cost - effective circulation system to serve the present and future circulation needs of the El Segundo community. Objective Cl -1 Provide a roadway system that accommodates the City's existing and protected land use and circulation needs Policy C1 -1.1 City .alai. Maintain and update citywide traffic model as needed for purposes of evaluating pro ect- re traffic impacts on the City eirchation system. Policy C1 -1.2 A gti: asp .ael. pufs..e imple...entation of all r`.feulat.en Eleme «t palie.es sueh that all Mast are Fa.aled a...al m ..eat at table levels of sei: .,. ursue implementation of all Circulation Element policies such that all Ma ter Plan roadw and maintained at acceptable levels of service. Policy C1 -1.3 Provide adequate roadway capacity on all Circulation Plan roadways Policy C1 -1.4 Construct missing roadway links to complete the roadway system designated in the Circulation Element as warranted by roadway operating conditions of Level of Service "E" or "F " Policy C1.1.5 Upgrade roadways to full Circulation Element standards as designated in the General Plan as warranted by roadway operating conditions of Level of Service "E" or "F " Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 100 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C1 -1.6 Provide adequate intersection capacity to the extent possible on Major, Secondary, and Collector Arterials to prevent diversion of through traffic into local residential streets Policy C1 -1.7 Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient and safe access to the major regional transportation facilities Policy C1 -1.8 Provide all residential, commercial, and industrial areas with efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles Policy C1 -1.9 Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the Circulation Plan and link with existing roadways within the City such that efficient operation of the circulation system is maintained at an operating Level of Service of " D" or better Policy C1 -1.10 Ensure that the transition from any Master Plan roadway to a second Master Plan roadway at a higher classification operates safely and efficiently, incorporating the appropriate intersection configuration and any turn lanes that are necessary Policy C1 -1.11 i41:�� a . i i ti.�it4aSi . . • • _ t . - - �iF?l.�[ • .. - • • • . circulation-nmbkm and to evaluate potential improvententL . Policy C1-1.12 ' .• U•'i it., Policy C1-1.13 . t . t .. .- •t -t a ti o-. t. .- .. .-:. . .. . . - • •� .� t_t • 1' �• • .' t . •. _ _ 1 Mohaddes Associates, Inc 101 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C1 -1.14 Wfthm one yeaf afteiz adeptten ef the GeneFal Plan, the City shall initiate develeliment of a Dewiitawizi tFaffie Pursue and protect adeauate Eight- of-way to accommodate future circulation system improvements Policy C1 -1.15 Encourage the widening of substandard streets and alleys to meet City standards wherever feasible Policy C1 -1.16 Ene6tirikge the 'Mdeffifig Of SUbStaNdaFE1 stfeets afid alleys te meet City standaMs whefevef feasible Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide adeauate vehicular traffic movements on Streets and through mter�s shops by means of svn hrom d ci�nahzahon Policy C1 -1.17 Future developments should be reviewed to ensure uniformity of street naming and avoidance of name duplication or name mconsistencies on a continuous link r-micy C! 1.19 Monitor- the impiriets of the 1 105 Freeway on leeal El Segundo stfeets ff it is determined that freeway traffie is using Went streets like California Street as a short eat through the City, ei,aluate potential faditabel!r Objective C1 -2 Provide a circulation system consistent with current and future engineering standards to ensure the safety of the residents, workers, and visitors of El Segundo Policy C1 -2.1 Develop and maintain a circulation system which shall include a functional hierarchy and classification system of arterial highways that will correlate capacity and service function to specific road design and land use requirements Objective CI -3 Ensure that the City's Master Plan Truck Route System efficiently serves the shipping needs of the commercial and industrial land uses in El Segundo while balancing potential conflicts with residential and recreational land uses throughout the City Policy C1.3.1 Ensure that the City's designated truck routes provide efficient access to and from the I -105 Freeway Policy C1.3.2 Ensure that the development review process incorporates consideration of off -street commercial loading requirements for all new projects Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 102 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C1 -3.3 All new construction on streets or corridors that are designated truck routes should have a Traffic Index calculation as stated by the State Department of Transportation in order to provide a roadway structural section that will accommodate the projected truck volumes and weights Policy C1 -3.4 Prohibit parking within the public right -of -way on either side of most two -way alleys Parking on one side of a one -way alley could be allowed if the alley width is a minimum of 19 feet Policy C1 -3.5 Ensure that the trucks from the cargo facility north of Imperial Highway at Main Street stay on the City truck route system and do not travel along Main Street GOAL C2: Provisions for Alternative Modes of Transportation Provide a circulation system that incorporates alternatives to the single- occupant vehicle, to create a balance among travel modes based on travel needs, costs, social values, user acceptance, and air quality considerations. Objective C2 -1 Provide a pedestrian circulation system to support and encourage walking as a safe and convenient travel mode within the City's circulation system Policy C2 -1.1 Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the Green Line stations to encourage and attract mtermodal transit/ walking trips Policy C2 -1.2 Develop a citywide system of pedestrian walkways, alleviating the conflict between pedestrians, autos, and bicyclists throughout the City Policy C2 -1.3 Encourage new developments in the City to participate in the development of the citywide system of pedestrian walkways and require participation funded by the project developer where appropriate Policy C2 -1.4 Ensure the installation of sidewalks on all future arterial widening or new construction projects, to establish a continuous and convenient link for pedestrians Policy C2.1.5 Encourage the continued use of the 1911 Act to provide missing sidewalk sections where applicable in residential and commercial areas Policy C2 -1.6 Encourage shopping areas to design their facilities for ease of pedestrian access Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 103 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C2 -1.7 Closely monitor design practices to ensure a clear pedestrian walking area by minimizing obstructions, especially in the vicinity of intersections Objective C2 -2 Provide a bikeway system throughout the City to support and encourage the use of the bicycle as a safe and convenient travel mode within the City's circulation system Policy C2 -2.1 Implement the recommendations on the Bicycle Master Plan contained in the Circulation Element, as the availability arises, i e , through development, private grants, signing of shared routes Policy C2 -2.2 Encourage new development to provide facilities for bicyclists to park and store their bicycles and provide shower and clothes change facilities at or close to the bicyclist's work destination Policy C2 -2.3 Develop off- street bicycle paths in corridors where appropriate throughout the City Policy C2 -2.4 Encourage the use of bicycles for trips to and from elementary and high schools in the area as well as parks, libraries, and other public facilities Policy C2 -2.5 Continue coordination of bicycle route planning and implementation with adjacent jurisdictions and regional agencies Policy C2 -2.6 Encourage design of new streets with the potential for Class I or Class II bicycle routes that separate the automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian to the maximum extent feasible Policy C2 -2.7 Ensure that when Hillcrest Street is closed to allow emergency vehicular access only, that the link in the Master Plan of Bicycle Routes is maintained, via the Hillcrest Street right -of -way or any appropriate alternative route Policy C2 -2.8 Evaluate bikeway system links with the Green Line rail stations and improve access wherever feasible Objective C2 -3 Ensure the provision of a safe and efficient transit system that will offer the residents, workers, and visitors of El Segundo a viable alternative to the automobile Policy C2-3.1 Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 104 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo !! lT. ISTMtlt�T. tFAA=ZM— �AIRtI�! 1:! I: fRRI�lZ! JS�ESS /llrf�[VN.�l1l:T!!SSl�6S! he City -�. .. _:.. .. pump, public traosit service within an 1 1 1 ! Policy C2 -3.2 Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated Into all related elements of City planning Policy C2 -3.3 Encourage the development of pedestrian linkages to and from the Green Line stations to encourage and attract mtermodal transit/ walking trips Policy C2 -3.4 Evaluate and implement feeder bus service through the City where appropriate Feeder bus service could potentially take commuters from the fixed transit services (rail and bus) in the eastern portion of the City to the industrial and commercial areas to the west In addition, midday shuttling of workers east of Sepulveda Boulevard to the Downtown retail area should also be considered Policy C2 -3.5 Pursue potential Proposition A and Proposition C funds for bus transit shelters, signing, advertising, and bus turnouts to encourage bus ridership Policy C2.3.6 Continue the Dial -a -Ride operation and City subsidy to serve all residents of El Segundo, especially the elderly and handicapped Policy C2 -3.7 Explore the feasibility of using excess government right-of-way, purchased property, or land use arrangements for multiple use of existing facilities, in order to establish or construct park- and -ride services of benefit to El Segundo residents and employees Policy C2 -3.8 Encourage the implementation of park- and -nde facilities proximate to the I-405 and I -105 Freeways for shuttle service into El Segundo Policy C2.3.9 investigate a!' LACTC a Investigate all LACMTA orograms which may be beneficial to the Citv. Policy C2 -3.10 ! Hi[K /lllY:!Y' ;IlP7 R.l�J1'!l � :1S /71i1C /]% C!I3N I Y: I. Y(Il!!!�a[iS131!l4f�Y!1111I1��7 C�Yi7�i!IT;7911 pP1�iC4!6'l� Objective C2 -4 Ensure the use of Transportation System Management (TSM) measures throughout the City, to ensure that the City's circulation system is as effictent and cost effective as possible Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 105 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C24.1 Establish and maintain a citywide traffic count program to ensure the availability of data needed to identify necessary operational improvements to the roadway system Policy C24.2 Continue to increase operational efficiencies of the transportation system by implementing all appropriate Transportation System Management (TSM) measures, including but not limited to improving design standards, upgrading and coordination of traffic control devices, controlling on- street parking, and using sophisticated electronic control methods to supervise the flow of traffic Objective C2 -5 Ensure the use of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures throughout the City, where appropriate, to discourage the single- occupant vehicle, particularly during the peak hours In addition, erasure that any developments that are approved based on TDM plans incorporate monitoring and enforcement of TDM targets as part of those plans Policy C2 -5.1 Ensure that Transportation Demand Management (TDM) policies are considered during the evaluation of new developments within the City, including but not limited to ridesharing, carpooling and vanpooling, flexible work schedules, telecommuting and car /vanpool preferential parking Policy C2 -5.2 Coordinate activities with neighboring jurisdictions and the El Segundo Employers Association (ESEA) to optimize the effectiveness of Transportation Demand Management (TDM) activities Policy C2 -5 3 Encourage the provision of preferential parking for high occupancy vehicles wherever possible GOAL C3: Development of Circulation Policies that are Consistent with other City Policies Develop a balanced General Plan, coordinating the Circulation Element with all other Elements, ensuring that the City's decision making and planning activities are consistent among all City departments. Objective C3 -1 Ensure that potential circulation system impacts are considered when the City's decision makery and staff are evaluating land use changes Policy C3 -1.1 Require all new development to mitigate project- related impacts on the existing and future circulation system such that all Master Plan roadways are upgraded and maintained at acceptable levels of service through implementation of all applicable Circulation Element policies Mitigation measures shall be provided by or paid for by the project developer Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 106 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Policy C3.1.2 Encourage development projects that effectively integrate major transportation facilities with land use planning and the surrounding environment These joint uses will obtain economic and aesthetic benefits of coordinated design, achieve land conservation in space -short urban areas of El Segundo, and maintain neighborhood continuity in built -up areas affected by future major transportation routes Policy C3 -1.3 Ensure that transit planning is considered and integrated into all related elements of City planning Policy C3 -1.4 Planning principles and Circulation Element goals, objectives, and policies should apply consistently to all land uses in the City Policy C3 -1.5 Require a full evaluation of potential naffic impacts associated with proposed new developments prior to project approval Further, require the implementation of appropriate mitigation measures prior to, of in conjunction with, project development Mitigation measures shall be provided by or paid for by the project developer Policy C3 -1.6 The City shall require submittal and implementation of a Transportation Management Plan (TMP) for all projects within the Urban Mixed -Use area, and shall encourage a TMP for all projects within the northeast quadrant Policy C3 -1.7 plan review s Require the provision of adequate pedestrian and bicycle access for new development projects through the development review process Policy C3 -1.8 Ensure that the driveway stacking distance for multifamily housing is evaluated during the development review process Objective 0-2 Ensure the consideration of the impacts of land use decisions on the City's parking situation Policy C3 -2.1 Ensure the provision of sufficient on -site parking in all new development Policy C3 -2.2 Ensure that the City's parking codes and zoning ordinances are kept up -to -date Mohaddes Associates, Inc 107 Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo GOAL C4: Compliance with all Federal, State, and Regional Regulations Ensure that the City of El Segundo remains in compliance with all Federal, State, and Regional regulations, remains consistent with the plans of neighboring jurisdictions and thus remains eligible for all potential transportation improvement programs. Objective C4 -I Cooperate to the fullest extent possible with State, County, and regional planning agencies responsible for maintaining and implementing the Circulation Element to ensure an orderly and consistent development of the entire South Bay region Policy C4 -1.1 The City will actively participate in various committees and other planning forums associated with County, Regional, and State Congestion Management Programs Policy C4 -1.2 Ensure that the City remains in compliance with the County, Regional, and State Congestion Management Programs (CMP) through the development of appropriate City programs and traffic impact analyses of new projects impacting the CMP routes of Sepulveda Boulevard, the I -105 Freeway, and the I -405 Freeway Policy C4 -1.3 The City will investigate and evaluate the feasibility and merits of adding more routes that are impacted by external traffic sources, to the County CMP highway system Objective C4 -2 Ensure that the City's circulation system is consistent with those of neighboring jurisdictions Policy C4 -2.1 Ensure that new roadway links are constructed as designated in the Circulation Element, and link with existing roadways in neighboring jurisdictions to allow efficient access into and out of the City Policy C4 -2.2 Adjacent local agencies' plans should be carefully assessed to ensure compatibility across political boundaries This does not imply that such compatibility is a requirement for adoption of the Circulation Element Policy C4 -2.3 Monitor and incorporate planning and development of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) into all aspects of the City's planning Policy C4 -2.4 Encourage cooperation with other governmental agencies to provide adequate vehicular traffic movements on streets and through intersections by means of synchronized signalizahon Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc IN Circulation Element Update Technical Report City of El Segundo Objective C4 -3 Establish the City's short -term (5 -year) Capital Improvement Program (CIP) consistent with the Circulation Element and the entire General Plan, and ensure that the CIP incorporates adequate funding for the City's circulation needs Policy C4 -3.1 Identify and evaluate potential revenue sources for financing circulation system development and improvement projects O A98098 0940 Segundo O¢ Mmm DOCbiugu,t ipt wpdA08 10 99AA Meyer, Mohaddes Associates, Inc 1' Date: September 3, 1999 From: Planning and Building Safety Department RE: Agenda for the Joint City Council and Planning Commission Meeting Thursday, September 9, 1999 Jim Hansen - Planning & Economic Development Mary Lewis - Planning Laurie Jester - Planning Paul Garry - Planning Lauren Sprankle - Planning Hannah L Brondial Bowen - Planning Sandra Massa- Lavitt - Planning Emmanuel Ursu - Planning Counter Copy - Planning Mayor Mike Gordon Mayor ProTem Sandra Jacobs Council Member Nancy Wernick Council Member Kelly McDowell Council Member John Gaines Mary Strenn - City Manager Craig Pedego* - Fire Chief Tim Gnmmond* - Police Chief Ron Green* - Interim Director of Public Works Judy Andoe* - Interim Director of Recreation and Parks Bret Plumlee* - Director of Finance Don Lewis* - Interim Assistant City Manager Cindy Mortesen* - City Clerk Jeff Trujillo* - Rec & Parks Buck Buckner* - Public Works El Segundo Library - Chamber of Commerce El Segundo Herald Mark D Hensley - City Attorney Brian Crowley - 501 California Street Jim Boulgarides - 730 Bungalow Drive Gary Wycoff - 1501 E Oak Avenue Michael Kretzmer - 921 Loma Vista File PBS ( *Agenda only) I've communicated with the City Council with letter dated 9 -3 -99 that they already have a copy of throug the City Clerk's office Additional issues are Conflict of issue 1 Is it a conflict of issue for Mayor Pro Temp Sandra Jacobs who owns a business within 300 feet of the Smokey Hallow Zone Code Area? Also any Council Person who reside close to this area? 2 If a council member has received contributions or any other type of reinbuse- ment would this be a valid reason for that member to abstain from voting? Concerns I am concerned that there is a regulation enforcement problem with businesses that already exist and, if true why is El Segundo adding more businesses that use hazardous materials? Gratitude A democratic city government makes many decisions that concern its' residents Ordinance 1308 is a disaster in the way it affects our property at 220 Arena We deeply appreciate the democratic process that alows us to tell you how it feels to suddenly have such a drastic zone change imposed upon us Now that you know how we all feel and think, I know yoiur final vote with be given with greater wisdom I've communicated with the City Council with letter dated 9 -3 -99 that they already have a copy of throught the City Clerk's office Additional issues are Conflict of issue 1 Is it a conflict of issue for Mayor Pro Temp Sandra Jacobs who owns a business within 300 feet of the Smokey Hallow Zone Code Area? Also any Council Person who reside close to this area? 2 If a council member has received contributions or any other type of reinbuse- ment would this be a valid reason for that member to abstain from voting? Concerns I am concerned that there is a regulation enforcement problem with businesses that already exist and, if true why is El Segundo adding more businesses that use hazardous materials? Gratitude A democratic city government makes many decisions that concern its' residents Ordinance 1308 is a disaster in the way it affects our property at 220 Arena We deeply appreciate the democratic process that alows us to tell you how it feels to suddenly have such a drastic zone change imposed upon us Now that you know how we all feel and think, I know yowr final vote with be given with greater wisdom Sin er Jan ounno September 3,1999 Dear Residents and Property Owners, The El Segundo City Council has it's se ft;6(IPM reading and final vote of Ordmancipwrp-11 sForp g u Alay, September 7th at City Hall The meeting begins at and you will have 5 minutes to speak If passbH, o hl s a property owner, resident, or tenant will be adversely affected. All Smokey Hollow Zone Area property owners & owners within 300 feet of affected area received notification around May 5th of "possible changes" John attended the Planning Commission meeting where they recommended retaining the 500 foot protective buffer between Auto Repair Facilities (A RF) and residentially zoned property, known as "Option 2" Despite their recommendation the El Segundo City Council voted for zero foot protection for R2 & R3 residents Nancy Wermck was the only "N O" vote This would have allowed an unlimited number of various ARFs to conduct business on the south side of Franklin Street and the west side of Arena Street directly across from R2 & R3 apartment buildings Also both sides of the street in the 100 block of Penn, Sierra, Sheldon, Lomita, etc R1 homes adjoining Holly Avenue at Washington, Kansas, & California could soon have a car painting facility with unlimited # of bays 300 it away from their front lawn A zone map that outlines this large area of El Segundo is available for viewing at the E S Planning Dept On August 17th the E S City Council created a compromise amended Ordinance 1308 which established a minimum 300 foot protective buffer from all residentially zoned property as a permitted use for Auto Repair Facility But, the number of bays remained unlimited and the CUP (conditional use permit) was excluded We need our Planning Dept to review the environmental impact before issuing a permit We believe the old ordinance was fair and protected all residents "Option 2" recommended by our planning commission is also acceptable Ordinance 1308 was arbitrarily written and passed The zone code changes are significant They negatively affect E S residents and their related property values Lenders (Hawthorne Savings) are Ilkley to refuse loans on residential property within 600 feet of an ARF based on a recently acquired check list. We were amazed to discover that nobody knew what was happening with this ordinance or what their long term effects would entail. Please voice your objections this Tuesday night at City Hall This ordinance has had minimal public exposure. Anything can get passed when kept in a vacuum Your concern and show of support against this ordinance change prompted by special interests is needed to preserve the quality of Ide considerations of 3,000 or so affected residents. This is our opportunity to show the city council that R2/R3 residents (53 %of E.S population) deserve to have their concerns addressed as constituents on a par with R residents Decisions made behind closed doors in an Ivory Tower that accom- modate special interests instead of a large group of R1, R2, R3 residents -- reveals a city council who are influenced by special interests at public expense Our city's forefathers and foremothers preserved for our generation this precious city Our children shouldn't have to play in and around Auto Repair Facilities The councils vision for the Smokey Hollow area should be modeled after an industrial park, where residential, small business, and light manufacturing can harmoniously operate and support each other in a park -like atmosphere to their mutual benefit It isn't too late' We have more Auto Service Facilities per capita west of Sepulveda than our neighboring city, Manhattan Beach The Smokey Hollow Area needs beautification not degradation Stand in the middle of the above mentioned streets near E S Blvd on a windless workday and your nose will tell you we are in trouble Our area of town needs public parking for the existing business and residential vehicles that are already in place. Car Repair Facilities use street parking places which will only exasperate the present parking situation including the attendant air quality issues Ask yourself why a zone code change was so quickly enacted It was my understanding that our mayor wanted a comprehensive study of our Smokey Hollow area before proceeding with any changes. This hasn't happened to dates The salient points against the passage of this compromise (300' mm ) amended change to ordinance 1308 are 1 EFFECT Far reaching- Affecting far to many residents in contravention to their quality of life interests 2 HEALTH Undue risk of exposure to environmental hazards 3 FINANCIAL. Is not compatable with the underwriting criteria of lenders who would prefer to make bans on residential property located at least 500' min from an ARF (see checklist enclosure) 4 PURPOSE. Lacks a compelling reason for enactment, AND ;ohn " nsistant and contrary to the a vancement of the general welfare of the city 1 Sincerely, �CJ & Jane rino Tel 1- 310 - 545 -2845 in, TEP -- 7 PH IJ�1,�. • .fir // / >9q �aX�'inE.v �3Y m 16 Sir so,.bwac pbn+. LENDING OBSERVATION DUE DIUGENCE AM 1951 CHECKLIST pttBAmwpoteatantowtaravama Aplswaar — UAW. I IM= N KL. Datr -7 PVI IT- 12' dstAMlsfl ❑ ❑ Auto tapafrlbau up daatad faa6ty ❑ ❑ Oqr clsanaf MbdaruelpslM riaa ❑ o twbt br «spr. faatbW itaFk ❑ ❑ WaAG dWposN atMldlMVft d00 ❑ a WtOasMNpumyMnk ❑ 0 00 ramay a a m dvww fWay ow stores. uses, $"I% mpka.bsar ortliapssea of laps quafMos oftado or hs mrdous IIIatMWIS ❑ ❑ ttuWtu*mMtaWteanbal a 0 $aaftallk"m M ApVwknde 6 WtMW tw b dudnsl or wwjn M ❑ 0 I"* on SWAN*y dmnasfpwt sw Ae o ❑ 'ty111►AStBO�lbaxe a ❑ 0yddn*uftAmknawnooh100IL ❑ a PM ta0adas an tsgawd arcs 0 o tih o astromsa0ormw ❑ a tbumadv"staowalmoomom ❑ a ftfa*, aolvaaa, adds, paWddaa, *a. over snd 0mr&mMh0um0otdqua -Op 0 ❑ �, C4y n. 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TArrbaawf onMOrwnara 'pnylwlrbacaonatawallactakM bast of ar plapow e" Masada., no matalal fads haw bawr aapromw HadAppalM Mft September 7, 1999 To The City Counsel of El Segundo For the record of the September 7, 1999, City Counsel Meeting As a resident of El Segundo for over 10 years, currently residing in the 400 block of Washington Street, I wish to go on record in STRONG PROTEST to the counsel's consideration of Ordinance 1308 and it's assorted amendments No matter how you amend it, Ordinance 1308 has no redeeming qualities for the residence of El Segundo It serves no purpose that furthers the quality of life in El Segundo, in fact the contrary is true As City Counsel Members you were elected to serve this community I challenge any of you to explain to the residents of El Segundo how the passing of this ordinance will improve the quality of their life Please explain how it will serve them for MORE Automotive Repair Facilities to flourish all around them The residents of the Smokey Hollow Zone have been too long neglected Parts of the Smokey Hollow Zone could be considered the "slum" of El Segundo For this counsel to even consider doing anything that would worsen the living conditions of this area is unfathomable Certainly you are aware of the near disaster that occurred on September 2"d when a caustic spill occurred, from one of your beloved "Automotive Repair Facilities" I ask any of you how you would feel if you knew that something like that, or worse, could happen right outside your front door, as it did mine What makes the residents of the Smokey Hollow Zone any less worthy of a safe neighborhood than the rest of the city? You have no good reason, at least not one that serves this community, to lessen the restrictions regulating the businesses in this area In fact you should all be ashamed that you haven't done more to try to improve the quality of life in this area I call upon all of you to vote your consciences, and to vote NO to this ill - conceived Ordinance 1308 Thank you in advance for doing the right thing 404 Wa-4hmgton Street El Segundo, CA