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1818 TROUSDALE DRIVE
CITY OF BURLINGAME
Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration
June 2006
Prepared for:
City of Burlingame, Planning Department
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, California 94010
(650) 558-7250
Prepared by:
MHA Environmental Consulting, Inc.
4 West Fourth Avenue, Suite 303
San Mateo, California 94402 RECEIVED
(650) 373-1200
JUN 2 3 2006
CITY OF BURLINGAME
PLANNING DEPT.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
ProjectDescription...................................................................................................................... 1
Negative Declaration Mitigation Measures................................................................................. 1
Aesthetics and Visual Resources............................................................................................. 1
Trafficand Transportation......................................................................................................... 1
Noise.......................................................................................................................................
2
AirQuality.................................................................................................................................
2
Hazards and Hazardous Materials............................................................................................
2
Geology, Soils, and Mineral Resources....................................................................................
3
Hydrology and Water Quality....................................................................................................
3
BiologicalResources................................................................................................................ 3
Cultural Resources...................................................................................................................
3
Utilities......................................................................................................................................
4
ReviewPeriod............................................................................................................................... 4
ContactPerson(s)........................................................................................................................ 4
Environmental Checklist Form.................................................................................................... 5
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected............................................................................... 9
Determination................................................................................................................................
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EnvironmentalChecklist.............................................................................................................10
EnvironmentalAnalysis..............................................................................................................17
1. Land Use and Planning.......................................................................................................17
2. Aesthetics and Visual Resources........................................................................................18
3. Traffic and Transportation....................................................................................................27
4. Noise...................................................................................................................................37
5. Air Quality............................................................................................................................38
6. Hazards and Hazardous Materials.......................................................................................39
7. Geology, Soils, and Mineral Resources...............................................................................39
8. Hydrology and Water Quality...............................................................................................41
9. Biological Resources...........................................................................................................42
10. Cultural Resources............................................................................................................43
11. Population and Housing.............................................................:.......................................44
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12. Public Services................................................................................................................. 44
13. Recreation........................................................................................................................ 45
14. Utilities.............................................................................................................................. 46
References and Information Sources........................................................................................48
Listof Preparers......................................................................................................................... 49
Preparers................................................................................................................................ 49
Cityof Burlingame Staff.......................................................................................................... 46
List of Tables
Table 1: Signalized Intersection LOS Criteria...............................................................................28
Table 2: Stop Controlled Intersection LOS Criteria....................................................................... 28
Table 3: Background Conditions Intersection LOS....................................................................... 28
Table 4: Project Trip Generation Rates and Estimates................................................................. 29
Table 5: Peak Hour Worst — Case Intersection Traffic Impact (Near -Term Conditions) ................ 31
Table 6: Peak Hour Worst — Case Intersection Traffic Impact (Cumulative Conditions) ................ 32
List of Figures
Figure 1: Project Location Map for 1818 Trousdale Drive (Sunrise Assisted Living Facility)........... 7
Figure 2: Proposed Site Plan for 1818 Trousdale Drive (Sunrise Assisted Living Facility) ..............
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Figure 3: Existing Setting and General Visibility...........................................................................
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Figure 4: Photo Point #1 — Project Site Looking East from the Corner of Marco Polo Way
and Trousdale Drive (Date of Base Photograph 10/11/05)............................................23
Figure 5: Photo Point #1 — Proposed Building Structure Looking East from the Corner
of Marco Polo Way and Trousdale Drive.......................................................................
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Figure 6: Photo Point #2 — Project Site Looking West from the Corner of Magnolia
Avenue and Trousdale Drive (Date of Base Photograph 10/11/05)...............................24
Figure 7: Photo Point #2 — Proposed Building Structure Looking West from the Corner of Magnolia
Avenue and Trousdale Drive.........................................................................................
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Figure 8: Photo Point #3 — Project Site Looking West from the Corner of El Camino Real
and Trousdale Drive (Date of Base Photograph 10/11/05)..........................................25
Figure 9: Photo Point #3 — Proposed Building Structure Looking West from the Corner of El
Camino Real and Trousdale Drive..............................................................................25
Figure 10: Photo Point #4 — Project Site Looking East from Ogden Drive (Date of Base
Photograph10/11/05).................................................................................................26
Figure 11: Photo Point #4 — Proposed Building Structure Looking East from Ogden Drive .......... 26
Figure 12: Parking on Trousdale Drive Adjacent to the Project Site is Currently Unmarked ......... 34
Figure 13: Nearby Pedestrian Crossing on Trousdale Drive Looking South on Marco
PoloWay....................................................................................................................37
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DRAFT MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Applicant: Sunrise Development, Inc., 249 View Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Proposed Location: 1818 Trousdale Drive, at Ogden Drive Burlingame, CA 94010
APN 175-73-035
Proposed Action: Approval of conditional use permits and variances for demolition of an
existing one-story office building and parking lot and construction of a new
four-story 79-unit assisted living facility with one level of below -grade
parking.
NEGATIVE DECLARATION MITIGATION MEASURES
Aesthetics and Visual Resources
Mitigation Measure 2-1: To screen views to the parking garage ramp from the residences
to the west, plans shall include a vegetated trellis structure to span above the ramp or
additional space for planting trees whose canopy will be sufficient to cover the driveway.
Mitigation Measure 2-2: Flat, non -reflective paint or integrated coloring shall be used in all
exterior building materials throughout the project.
Mitigation Measure 2-3: Prior to issuance of a building permit, a detailed Exterior Lighting
Plan shall be provided to the City of Burlingame for review. The lighting plan shall be based
on the following standards:
a. The cone of light shall be focused on the site and stray light shall be controlled
through use of low -brightness fixtures with optical controls.
b. All exterior light sources shall be shielded and fully blocked from off -site views,
except for the street address.
c. No uplighting of the structure or vegetation will be permitted from any outdoor light
fixture.
d. On -demand exterior lighting systems shall be employed where feasible. Area
lighting and security lighting will be controlled by the use of timed switches and/or
motion detectors.
Traffic and Transportation
Mitigation Measure 3-1: The garage shall be restricted to allow passenger vehicles only.
Delivery trucks and paratransit vehicles shall use either the service/delivery parking area
with access from Trousdale Drive or the 84-foot passenger loading zone on Ogden Drive
just south of the proposed garage driveway for loading and unloading purposes only.
Mitigation Measure 3-2: The driveway serving the small off-street parking area on the
eastern side of the proposed project shall be restricted to allow right turns in and out only, to
the satisfaction of the City's Traffic Engineer.
Mitigation Measure 3-3: Visible signage shall be posted prohibiting left -turns for vehicles
existing the garage driveway. A "no parking" zone shall be installed between the garage
driveway and the loading zone to improve sight distance for exiting vehicles that will be
required to turn right. Furthermore, landscaping near the garage driveway shall be
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Noise
maintained not to exceed the three-foot height of the proposed iron fences near the garage
entrance/exit.
Mitigation Measure 4-1: The project contractor shall implement best management
practices for noise reduction, such as muffling and shielding intakes and exhausts of gas
powered tools, generators, and other noise -producing equipment. Construction activities
shall abide by the construction hours in the Municipal Code and by further restrictions
placed on the Peninsula Medical Center, which limit construction hours to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. There shall be no
construction on Sundays or holidays.
Mitigation Measure 4-2: Trucks shall be fully loaded to minimize the number of necessary
trips and to further reduce noise related to truck travel.
Mitigation Measure 4-3: No radios shall be used by construction personnel on the site at
any time.
Mitigation Measure 4-4: The project applicant shall retain a qualified acoustical engineer
familiar with aviation noise impacts to prepare an acoustical study, in accordance with State
Title 24 requirements. The acoustical study shall identify methods of design and
construction to comply with the applicable portions of the Uniform Building Code Title 24,
Appendix 36, Sound Transmission Controls and with the FAA Part 150 Noise Compatibility
Program so that construction shall achieve an indoor noise level of 45 dBA, or less, as
measured for aircraft noise events (Taken from Chapter 7, Section 2 of the NB/RR Specific
Plan).
Mitigation Measure 4-5: The project sump pumps and generator shall be located in the
underground garage and shall be soundproofed with a sound trap in the exhaust ducts. The
sump pump shall be baffled to further minimize noise levels to residents. Project plans shall
indicate the location of this equipment and noise mitigation prior to issuance of building
permits.
Air Quality
Mitigation Measure 5-1: Demolition of the existing structures shall be required to receive a
permit from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District prior to issuance of a demolition
permit by the Building Department. All requirements of the permit shall be complied with
during construction.
Mitigation Measure 5-2: The following notes shall be incorporated on the grading and
building plans prior to issuance of grading or building permits, and the measures shall be
implemented during construction activities:
a. Water all active construction and disturbed areas at least twice daily during dry
periods.
b. Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all trucks
to maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
c. Pave, apply water three times daily, or apply (nontoxic) soil stabilizers on all
unpaved access roads, parking areas, and staging areas at construction sites.
d. Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all on -site paved access roads, parking
areas, and staging areas at sites of construction activity. Dust, sediment, and
debris shall not be washed into the storm drain system.
e. Sweep streets daily (with water sweepers) if visible soil material is carried onto
adjacent public streets. Dust, sediment, and debris shall not be washed into the
storm drain system.
f. Excavation and grading activities shall be suspended and dust control
measures shall be implemented when winds exceed 25 miles per hour.
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g. Comply with all City NPDES (stormwater control) requirements during
construction and operation.
Hazards and Hazardous Materials
Mitigation Measure 6-1: All recommendations outlined in the December 20, 2004 Asbestos
and Lead Paint Survey Report conducted for the property by Kleinfelder shall be
implemented prior to and during demolition of the existing building on the site.
Geology, Soils and Mineral Resources
Mitigation Measure 7-1: The recommendations by Kleinfelder in the Feasibility -Level Geotechnical
Study dated December 30, 2004, shall be implemented at each appropriate phase of project
construction. As recommended in the feasibility -level investigation, a design level geotechnical
investigation shall also be prepared when specific details regarding building type, loads, and
dimensions have been formalized. The supplemental investigation shall include additional
subsurface exploration, and laboratory testing and engineering analyses. Recommendations of the
investigation, particularly related to expansive soils, liquefaction, and groundwater, shall be
implemented.
Mitigation Measure 7-2: The project shall be required to meet all construction requirements
of the California Building and Fire Codes, including seismic standards for structural stability
and other related construction considerations.
Hydrology and Water Quality
Mitigation Measure 8-1: If the project is constructed during the wet season (October
through May), an erosion control and/or sediment control plan, compliant with the City's
NPDES (stormwater control) requirements, shall be prepared and implemented, to the
satisfaction of the Public Works Department, prior to the onset of the wet season, and shall
be maintained throughout the construction period.
Mitigation Measure 8-2: All project grading, construction and subsequent operations shall
comply with the provisions of the City's NPDES requirements. A Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) outlining construction phase and post -construction phase
measures to reduce pollutant discharge from the site shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Engineering Department prior to issuance of grading or building permits.
Biological Resources
Mitigation Measure 9-1: Tree grates selected by the City and consistent with the North
Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan design criteria shall be installed around all trees to
be planted in sidewalk areas on Trousdale Drive, per City guidelines.
Mitigation Measure 9-2: The project landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by
the City Arborist prior to issuance of any grading and/or building permits, and all landscaping
shall be installed prior to scheduling final inspection. This work shall include installation of all
trees within sidewalk areas and the installation of the curb, gutter and sidewalk.
Cultural Resources
Mitigation Measure 10-1: Grading and/or construction shall stop immediately if
archaeological or paleontological resources are uncovered during grading or other onsite
excavation activities. Work shall not resume in the area of the discovery until a qualified
archaeologist (or other equivalent specialist) provides an evaluation of the significance of
the resources and what can be done to preserve them. Disposition of the identified resource
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shall be implemented compliant with State law prior to further work within 50 feet of the
location of the resource.
Utilities
Mitigation Measure 14-1: The applicant shall submit a site drainage plan to the City
Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of grading or building permits. The plan
shall show all site drainage flowing to the street level by gravity. The plan shall show the
direction and volume of drainage and shall confirm that no drainage enters neighboring
properties. Groundwater from the foundation perimeter drain shall be directed to onsite
landscaping/swales, with excess water drained to the City storm drain system on Trousdale
Drive.
Mitigation Measure 14-2: The applicant shall prepare and submit to the City Engineer a
sewer study that assesses the impact of this project to determine if the additional sewage
flows can be accommodated by 1) the existing line in Trousdale Drive or 2) the upgraded
line (if required) for the hospital project. If the analysis results in a determination that the 12"
main requires upgrading, the applicant shall contribute the project's fair share, as calculated
by the City Engineer, of funding for the improvements.
REVIEW PERIOD
All comments regarding the correctness, completeness, or adequacy of this Negative Declaration
must be received by the City of Burlingame by no later than 5:00 p.m. on July 10, 2006.
CONTACT PERSON(S)
Ruben Hurin, Planner
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Tel: (650) 558-7526
Fax: (650) 696-3790
rhurin@burlingame.org
Marg9ret Monroe, CityTIanner
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
BACKGROUND
1. Project Title:
Sunrise Assisted Living Facility
2. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Burlingame, Planning Department
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
3. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Margaret Monroe, City Planner
(650) 558-7250
4. Project Location (see Figure 1):
1818 Trousdale Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
APN 025-121-270
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Sunrise Development, Inc.
249 View Street
Mountain View, CA 94041
6. General Plan Designation:
Mixed Use — Office/Residential
(North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan)
7. Zoning:
TW (Trousdale West) (Chapter 25.40), Off -Street Parking Regulations (Chapter 25.70)
8. Description of the Project:
The proposed project consists of a new four-story 79-unit assisted living facility at 1818
Trousdale Drive. The project would include demolition of the existing one-story office building
and existing parking lot and provide for the new building with one level of below -grade
parking (see Figure 2).
The proposed assisted living facility would contain a total of 79 units. The main pedestrian
entrance to the facility is proposed at the corner of Ogden Drive and Trousdale Drive, with a
pick-up and drop-off area on Ogden Drive. The first and second floors would contain assisted
living units and related common activity and support services. The third floor would contain
suites for memory -impaired residents. The fourth floor is also intended for memory -impaired
residents and would be similar to the third floor but with lower staffing requirements and
increased amenities for residents. Common areas on the first floor include the dining room,
bistro, and parlor. Other amenities such as media rooms, activity rooms, hair salons, etc., are
located on the different floors throughout the facility. The assisted living units are a mix of
one -bedroom, two -bedroom and "Denver" units that can accommodate one or two persons.
Typical units range in size from 450 square feet to 680 square feet (Mithun Architects
2005a).
The proposed exterior of the building would include stucco walls, vinyl clad double -hung wood
windows, stained wood windows and doors at first floor public places, and a concrete tile
"terra cotta" roof. On the first floor, low retaining walls with a wrought iron decorative railing
and a metal and glass trellis canopy over the corner entrance and connecting walkways are
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proposed. The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is 56 feet, 7 inches above
average top of curb on Trousdale Drive.
The project would include a total of 36 parking spaces in the below -grade parking garage (24
standard, 10 compact, and 2 disabled -accessible spaces). The ingress/egress ramp to the
below -grade parking garage is located on Ogden Drive along the left side property line. On -
site parking for a delivery van and facility shuttle is provided at the rear of the building
accessible from Trousdale Drive. Drop off/pick up of persons would be conducted in the
below -grade parking garage as well as at street level on Ogden Drive.
The applicant projects a maximum of 23 full-time and 13 part-time employees on weekdays
and 13 full-time and 11 part-time employees on weekends. The applicant anticipates a
maximum of 15 visitors per day (Sunrise Development 2005).
The project landscape plan includes installation of trees, shrubs, groundcover, vines, site
furniture, patios and decorative paving to be installed throughout the site. The project also
includes installation of street trees along Trousdale Drive (Golden Rain trees) and Ogden
Drive (Chinese Tallow trees) as required by the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan.
All 13 existing trees would be removed and approximately 50 new trees would be planted.
Discretionary review for the project will include:
• Conditional Use Permits for exceptions from the North Burlingame -Rollins Road
Specific Plan and TW District zoning requirements for height above 35 feet along
Trousdale Drive and along Ogden Drive.
• Variances from the TW District zoning requirements to allow a proposed trellis
canopy to encroach into the 10 foot front setback on Trousdale Drive and Ogden
Drive.
• Design review by the Planning Commission.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
The site is located at the northwest corner of Trousdale Drive and Ogden Drive. There is
currently a one-story, vacant office building (approximately 15,000 square feet) and
associated surface parking (64 spaces) on the site. The property is bordered to the west and
south by multi -family residential buildings and to the east and north by offices and medical
uses. The temporary main entrance for the Peninsula Medical Center is located across the
street at the southeast end of the hospital site. This entrance will be used as the main
entrance to the hospital for patients, visitors, and emergency vehicles for the next
(approximately) six years, while the new hospital is under construction. After the new hospital
is occupied, this entrance will become the hospital's emergency and main staff entrance.
The project site is flat at the center with a grade change (cut) of 3-5 feet on the uphill sides
adjacent to Trousdale and Ogden Drives. Other than the existing building and surface
parking, there are 13 trees on the property, most of which are within 10 feet of Trousdale and
Ogden Drives, though located on the applicant's property.
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required:
None.
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Figure 1 : Hroject Location Map for 1818 l rousdale Drive (5unnse Assisted Living Facility)
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
several impacts that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated" as indicated by the
checklist on the following pages.
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DETERMINATION
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or
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agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact' or "potentially
significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect (1) has been.
adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has
been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached
sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects
that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment,
because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or
NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
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1. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan,
local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable Habitat Conservation Plan or
Natural Community Conservation Plan?
2. AESTHETICS AND VISUAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including but not
limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
3. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION. Would the project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation
to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system
(for example, result in a substantial increase in either the
number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on
roads, or congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an
increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results
in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (for
example, sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (for example, farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
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supporting alternative transportation (for example, bus
turnouts, bicycle racks?
4. NOISE. Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in
excess of standards established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance or applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ground
borne vibration or ground borne noise levels?
c) Substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in
the project vicinity above levels existing without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would
the project expose people residing or working in the project
area to excessive noise levels?
5. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing
or projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any
criteria pollutant for which the project region is non -
attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number
of people?
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a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
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through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
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through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into
the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
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hazardous materials, substances, or waste within a one -
quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
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hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would
it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
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where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would
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the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or
working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an
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adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
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injury or death involving wildland fires, including where
wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
7. GEOLOGY, SOILS, and MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project expose people or structures
to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
a) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the
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most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
b) Strong seismic ground shaking?
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c) Seismic -related ground failure, including liquefaction?
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f) Would the project be located on a geologic unit or soil that
is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of
the project, and potentially result in on- or off -site landslide,
lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
g) Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined
in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994),
creating substantial risks to life or property?
h) Would the project have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste
water disposal systems where sewers are not available for
the disposal of waste water?
i) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
j) Result in the loss of availability of a locally -important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan?
8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the
local ground water table level (for example, the production
rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which
would not support existing land uses or planned uses for
which permits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, in a manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site
or area, including through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount
of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding
on- or off -site.
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the
capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
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g) Place housing within a 100-year flood -hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 100-year flood -hazard area structures which
would impede or redirect flood flows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a
result of the failure of a levee or dam?
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
9. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through
habitat modifications, on any species identified as a
candidate, sensitive, or special -status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California
Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service, or NOAA - Fisheries?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or
other sensitive natural community identified in local or
regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California
Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal)
through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or
other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance?
f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan,
or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
g) Adversely affect previously established mitigation site(s) for
other project(s)?
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a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a
historical resource as defined in §15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of
an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of formal cemeteries?
11. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
12. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities or need for
new or physical altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response
times, or other performance objectives for any of the public services:
a) Fire protection?
b) Police protection?
c) Schools?
d) Parks?
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e) Other public facilities?
13. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional
parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b) Include recreational facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which might have an
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14. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water
drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project
from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
provider which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand
in addition to the provider's existing commitments?
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accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
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15. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. Does the project:
a) Have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop
below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range
of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate
important examples of the major periods of California
history or prehistory?
b) Have the potential to achieve short-term, to the
disadvantage of long-term environmental goals? (A short-
term impact on the environment is one which occurs in a
relatively brief, definitive period of time while long-term
impacts will endure well into the future).
c) Have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the
incremental effects of a project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of the past projects,
the effects of other current projects, and the effects of
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d) Have environmental effects which will cause substantial
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ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
1. Land Use and Planning
The project site is currently occupied by a single -story, vacant office building (approximately
15,000 square feet) and associated surface parking, and was most recently used by State Farm
Insurance as a claims office. The property is bordered to the west by multi -family residential
buildings and to the east, south and north by offices and medical uses. The temporary main
entrance to the Peninsula Medical Center is located across the street at the southeast end of that
site. This entrance will become the emergency and staff entrance to the hospital when the
construction of the new hospital is complete in 2010. Replacement of the office building by an
assisted living facility for seniors would not physically divide the community because it would be
bounded by compatible residential and medical uses on all sides.
Compliance with the policies and regulations of the North Burlingame -Rollins Road Specific Plan
and with the TW (Trousdale West) District zoning is discussed below.
North Burlingame -Rollins Road Specific Plan
The project site lies within the Trousdale West area of Burlingame and land use is governed by the
North Burlingame -Rollins Road Specific Plan (Burlingame 2004). The site is further located within
the North of Trousdale Drive subarea and the El Camino Real Design District of the Specific Plan.
The designated land use for the subarea is "Mixed -Use — Office/Residential," which includes multi-
family residences, offices, health services, financial institutions and residential care facilities for the
elderly. The proposed land use is therefore consistent with the Specific Plan land use designation.
Policies included in the North Burlingame -Rollins Road Specific Plan emphasize access to area
transportation hubs, the economic benefits of the two subareas, mixed use development and
health service opportunities, street design, and visually attractive development. Policies related to
design are addressed in the Aesthetics and Visual Resources section. The proposed project
complies with all other policies of the Specific Plan.
The Specific Plan, however, requires a Conditional Use Permit for height above 35 feet along both
roads, not to exceed 60 feet on Ogden Drive and 75 feet on Trousdale Drive. The proposed
maximum height (52'6" along Ogden Drive and 567' along Trousdale Drive) is less than the
maximums prescribed in the Specific Plan (Hurin 2005a). Exceptions to these criteria may be
granted by approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
The identified conflicts with the Specific Plan criteria are potentially significant impacts. Those
impacts are addressed in the mitigation of visual impacts in the Aesthetic and Visual Resources
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section (see Mitigation Measures 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3). With the implementation of proposed
landscape improvements and these mitigation measures, the impacts of the exceptions would be
reduced to a less than significant level. The policy considerations of the Specific Plan criteria to
encourage a more urban, pedestrian -oriented design are most appropriately addressed through
the Conditional Use Permit and Design Review processes.
Zoning Ordinance
The project is subject to the land use limitations and standards of the TW (Trousdale West) district
in the Zoning Ordinance (Burlingame 2005d). These zoning requirements were adopted for the
Trousdale West District on September 19, 2005 to provide consistency with the North Burlingame -
Rollins Road Specific Plan. The TW provisions allow a group residential facility as a "permitted
use."
The TW District regulations and the Specific Plan do not limit the density of the facility, so there is
no conflict with density provisions of the Zoning Ordinance. The building setbacks generally
comply with the setback requirements of the TW District, except that the setbacks for the trellis
canopy in the front (Ogden) and side (Trousdale) yards are less than 10 feet, where a minimum of
10 feet is required. A variance from those front setback limitations would therefore be required.
The Minimum Building Frontage requirements of the TW District zoning specify that a minimum of
60% of the building must be located at the 10-foot setback line along both Ogden and Trousdale
Drives. The project complies with the requirement along both roads.
The project would also require a Conditional Use Permit to allow the building height on both Ogden
and Trousdale Drives to exceed 35-foot review line for the TW zone. A maximum height of 56 feet
7 inches is proposed along Trousdale Drive and a maximum height of 52 feet 6 inches is proposed
along Ogden Drive. These heights are consistent, however, with the maximum heights allowed
with a Conditional Use Permit (75 feet on Trousdale and 60 feet on Ogden).
The identified conflicts with the TW District zoning standards are potentially significant impacts.
Those impacts are addressed in the mitigation of visual impacts in the Aesthetic and Visual
Resources section (see Mitigation Measures 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3). With the implementation of
proposed landscape improvements and these mitigation measures, the impacts of the variances
and conditional use permit exceptions would be reduced to a less than significant level.
There are no Habitat Conservation Plans or similar natural resource plans applicable to the project
area. Therefore, no impacts on such plans would occur from implementation of the proposed
project.
2. Aesthetics and Visual Resources
The information in this section is summarized from a visual impact analysis prepared by 2M
Associates (2M Associates 2005). The project area consists of a minimally -distinctive urban
environment with a moderate to low degree of scenic integrity. Vegetation consists of sparse street
trees and mixed ornamental landscape around individual developments. The streetscapes of
Trousdale Drive and Ogden Drive are dominant. From a public perspective, the existing project
site is distinctive only for its landscaping. This includes five mature olive trees located along Ogden
Drive. The land use immediately surrounding the project site consists of two to four-story multi-
family residential buildings to the west, and one to three-story office buildings and retail stores to
the north, east, and south.
Visibility
The project site is not in the direct terminus from any surrounding street's line of sight. Because of
the low -profile development now existing on the property, the project site is not readily noticeable
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from El Camino Real. Direct views to the site are limited to an approximately one block area along
Trousdale Drive, Ogden Drive, and from the intersection of Marco Polo Way and Trousdale Drive
(see Figure 3).
North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan
The project site is located within the North of Trousdale Subarea and the El Camino Real Design
District of the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan (City of Burlingame 2004). The Specific
Plan Design Guidelines emphasize enhancing the urban aesthetics of the area and establishing a
pedestrian -oriented streetscape. Under the land use designation of "mixed -use - office/residential,"
building height and bulk considerations within the El Camino Real design district of the specific
plan are addressed through the following standards (these standards are intended in the Specific
Plan to be mandatory and are reflected also in the TW (Trousdale West) District zoning
regulations):
• Build -to Lines. The Build -to Line prescribes a very specific setback that defines the
space between the sidewalk and the front fagade of a building. The Build -to Line for
both Trousdale and Ogden Drives is 10 feet.
• Minimum Percent Frontage. New buildings on both Trousdale and Ogden Drives shall
have a minimum 60% of their frontages built to the Build -to Line.
• Maximum Building Heights. The maximum building heights for the project site are:
- Trousdale Drive: 75 feet maximum.
- Ogden Drive: 60 feet maximum
Corner parcels fronting onto streets where two standards meet may have the higher
maximum building height wrap around the corner onto the street where the lower
maximum building height is otherwise required for a distance of 30 feet.
• Street Trees. The Specific Plan also presents recommendations for street trees and
alternates. These include:
Trousdale Drive Golden Rain Tree Red Oak
(Koelreuteria paniculata) (Quercus rubra)
Ogden Drive Red Flowering Gum Chinese Tallow Tree
(Eucalyptus ficifolia) (Sapium sebiferum)
Visual Impact Analysis
In addition to field observations conducted in October and November 2005, the visual impact
analysis is based on review of the following information: ground -level photographs of the project
site from representative viewing locations along Trousdale and Ogden Drives; project plans and
drawings provided by the applicant (Mithun 2005a); and relevant City of Burlingame plans and
policies as contained the Burlingame General Plan and North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific
Plan.
The assessment employed a line -of -sight analysis to consider the net visual presence that could
result from development as seen from key publicly -accessible observation points. These points are
illustrated in Figure 3.
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A series of post -project photo -montages were prepared to present a reasonably accurate depiction
of overall project visibility and the general impact of the proposed building mass and scale on the
site. Elevation drawings provided by the applicant were used as the basis of the building design in
the photo -montages. The photo -montages do not include building color and fenestration or related
site improvements including, but not limited to, landscaping, lighting, signs, or plaza areas.
The photo -montages were based on the applicant's original set of plans, dated May 23, 2005. The
revised plans orient the building to Ogden Drive rather than Trousdale, and move the building
frontage closer to the street to better comply with the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan.
The photo -montages have not, however, been modified, as the materials, height and massing of
the buildings would be very similar to the original and result in no new significant building mass
impact.
Impacts on Scenic Vistas
There are no designated state or county scenic vistas within the El Camino Design District or the
immediate project area. The project site is not visible from any state or county scenic highway
within Burlingame. No mitigation is required relative to views from a scenic vista. El Camino Real
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and Trousdale Drive, however, are designated as Scenic Connectors in the City's General Plan,
and are discussed below under Visual Character of the Site and Surroundings.
Because of the height of the proposed structure, easterly views from approximately 10 private
housing units that front Ogden Drive would be foreshortened. These views now look over the open
parking area of the existing site. They would be replaced with views that, to varying degrees,
would be directed to focus on the project's perimeter landscaping and the vehicular ramp leading
down to the parking garage and the northeast corner garden area. With the implementation of the
following mitigation measure, the potential impacts will be reduced to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Measure 2-1: To screen views to the parking garage ramp from the residences
to the west, plans shall include a trellis structure planted with vines to span over the ramp or
additional space for planting trees whose canopy will be sufficient to cover the driveway.
Landscaping and Trees
The proposed project would remove virtually all site vegetation (Gates 2005), including trees along
Ogden Drive and Trousdale Drive. New street trees proposed (Chinese Tallow trees on Ogden
and Golden Rain trees on Trousdale) are consistent with the street trees required by the Specific
Plan.
The proposed landscaping would establish a sense of unity and would enhance the vividness of
the Ogden Drive and Trousdale Drive landscapes while also enhancing northern views from
Trousdale Drive passing by Ogden Drive. No significant impacts are expected and no further
mitigation is required.
Visual Character of the Site and Surroundings
Figure 3 illustrates the general area from which the proposed project would be distinctly
noticeable. The project would be most visible to the general public from Trousdale Drive. The
length of time the project would be seen is dependent on the time spent at nearby traffic lights, but
would generally be shorter than one minute.
The landscape plan (Gates 2005), including proposed street trees, accent plantings, trellises, a
monument sign, and garden walls would generally enhance the character of the existing landscape
and advance the goals, objectives, policies and implementation actions of the City of Burlingame
General Plan and North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan. The proposed building structure,
at a maximum height of 56 feet 7 inches along Trousdale Drive and 52 feet 6 inches along Ogden
Drive, conforms with the maximum height limits for Trousdale (75 feet) and Ogden (60 feet) Drives
as identified in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan and the TW District regulations,
but requires a Conditional Use Permit to exceed the 35 foot review line. While this height is
considerably taller than existing buildings in the immediate area, the Specific Plan anticipates and
directs such an increase in height and intensity within its boundaries.
The building setbacks generally comply with the Build -to Line of 10 feet as identified in the Specific
Plan (except for the trellis canopy, which encroaches closer than 10 feet). The proposed setbacks
would be a maximum of 10 feet for at least 77.5% of the Ogden Drive frontage and 60% of the
Trousdale Drive frontage, in compliance with the zoning specifications. The intent of the Build -to
Line and Minimum Percent Frontage requirements is to establish a streetscape design that is more
urban in character and encourages greater pedestrian activity. This evaluation of the urban design
components of the project is not addressed through environmental review of the project, but is
considered through the Planning Commission's design review. The proposed design allows for
adequate landscaping, is visually consistent with the multi -family residential development on the
west side of Ogden, and is generally consistent with the urban design parameters of the Specific
Plan.
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Figures 4 through 11 illustrate existing views and a reasonably accurate depiction of overall project
visibility and the general impact of the proposed building mass and scale as seen from four
viewing locations around the project site (see Figure 3). These images are not intended to
represent the details of the proposed design and associated landscaping. The photo -montages
are, as noted previously, based on the applicant's original plans submitted in May of 2005.
Revised images have not been developed as staff and the environmental consultant determined
that no new significant massing or view impacts would result from the new design, given its
similarity in materials, height, and building mass.
Trousdale Drive west of Sequoia Drive is designated as a local scenic route. The connector
portions of Trousdale Drive and El Camino Real provide connections between the tree -lined
portion of El Camino Real to the south and the wide open vistas on Trousdale Drive west of
Sequoia Drive. El Camino Real and Trousdale Drive between Sequoia Drive and California Drive
are designated as Scenic Connectors in the City's General Plan, and the Plan's Scenic Roadway
Action/Implementation Guidelines outline several policies related to protecting and enhancing
scenic roads. While most of these policies pertain to scenic highways and roads (not scenic
connectors), policies SR(2) and SR(8) suggest landscape treatment and design review should be
required to enhance all scenic routes. Landscaping for the project will be improved significantly
over existing conditions and the Planning Commission will review the project's design to assure
that building articulation, colors, and other design elements are visually attractive from Trousdale
and Ogden Drives. These measures will also minimize the view impacts from El Camino Real,
although the project will not be highly prominent from that road. No further mitigation is required.
Light and Glare
As seen from the surrounding streets, there is a potential for sun reflection from the proposed
structure to create glare because of the open character of the project development site. Mitigation
Measure 2-2 will help reduce potential glare as seen from the nearby street system and adjacent
residences.
Mitigation Measure 2-2: Flat, non -reflective paint or integrated coloring shall be used in all
exterior building materials throughout the project.
Direct or vagrant nighttime lighting would be seen in foreground views from the nearby streets and
adjacent residences, which could cause a significant visual impact. Implementation of the following
mitigation measure cannot eliminate the new light sources, but would reduce project nighttime
glare to a less -than -significant level.
Mitigation Measure 2-3: Prior to issuance of a building permit, a detailed Exterior Lighting
Plan shall be provided to the City of Burlingame for review. The lighting plan shall be based
on the following standards:
a. The cone of light from all light fixtures shall be focused on the site and stray light
shall be controlled through use of low -brightness fixtures with optical controls.
b. All exterior light sources shall be shielded and fully blocked from off -site views,
except for the street address.
c. No uplighting of the structure or vegetation shall be permitted from any outdoor light
fixture.
d. On -demand exterior lighting systems shall be employed where feasible. Area
lighting and security lighting will be controlled by the use of timed switches and/or
motion detectors.
The implementation of the above measures would reduce the potential light and glare impacts to a
less than significant level.
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SOURCE: 2M Associates 2005
®® These images are intended to illustrate only the massing of the proposed
building structure and are not intended to represent the details of the
E„VI„ONME CONSULTING, INC. proposed building design and associated landscape.
SOURCE: 2M Associates 2005
ENVINONMENTAL CONSULTING, INC.
These images are intended to illustrate only the massing of the proposed
building structure and are not intended to represent the details of the
proposed building design and associated landscape.
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SOURCE: 2M Associates 2005
SNVINONMSNTNL CONSYLTINO. INC.
These images are intended to illustrate only the massing of the proposed
building structure and are not intended to represent the details of the
proposed building design and associated landscape.
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SOURCE: 2M Associates 2005
These images are intended to illustrate only the massing of the proposed
building structure and are not intended to represent the details of the
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3. Traffic and Transportation
The information in this section was prepared by Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants. The
project site is located just west of El Camino Real, between US Highway 101 (US 101) and
Interstate 280 (1-280) near the Peninsula Medical Center. Specifically, the project sits at the corner
of Trousdale and Ogden Drives. The Millbrae BART/Caltrain station is located about one-half mile
to the northeast.
Traffic Impacts
Traffic operations at intersections are typically described in terms of "Level of Service" (LOS). LOS
is a qualitative measure of the effect of several factors on traffic operating conditions, including
speed, travel time, traffic interruptions, freedom to maneuver, safety, driving comfort, and
convenience. It is generally measured quantitatively in terms of vehicular delay and described
using a scale that ranges from LOS A to F, with LOS A representing essentially free -flow
conditions and LOS F indicating over -capacity conditions with substantial congestion and delay.
Analysis of study intersections is typically conducted using methods described by the
Transportation Research Board (TRB) in the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). For
intersections, LOS is based on "control delay." Control delay is defined as the delay directly
associated with the traffic control device (i.e., a stop sign or a traffic signal) and specifically
includes initial deceleration delay, queue move -up time, stopped delay, and final acceleration
delay. These delay estimates are considered meaningful indicators of driver discomfort and
frustration, fuel consumption, and lost travel time. Tables 1 and 2 present the relationship between
LOS and control delay for signalized and unsignalized intersections, respectively.
Background Conditions Traffic Operations
An EIR was recently prepared for the proposed reconstruction of the Peninsula Medical Center.
That EIR states that with the addition of traffic from currently -approved but not yet constructed
projects and the expected traffic from the proposed reconstruction of the Peninsula Medical
Center, four nearby intersections are expected to operate at the following LOS in the AM and PM
peak hours, as shown in Table 3.
Trip Generation
Fehr & Peers conducted trip generation studies at three existing similar sized Sunrise Assisted
Living facilities in Northern California. These studies were conducted in 2003 as part of a traffic
study for another Sunrise Facility in Palo Alto, California. The trip generation studies at other sites
were performed by counting the number of cars entering and exiting each of the three sites during
typical weekday peak periods (7:00 to 9:00 AM and 4:00 to 6:00 PM). The number of cars entering
and exiting each site during the peak hour of the two-hour peak period observed were divided by
the number of rooms at each of the sites to determine the average number of inbound and
outbound vehicle trips generated per room during typical weekday AM and PM peak hours at each
site. The average of the three peak hour trip generation rates was calculated to determine the
average peak hour trip generation rate per room for a typical Sunrise Assisted Living Facility.
This average trip generation rate, based on observations at three similar facilities in Northern
California, was compared to the national average trip generation rate for assisted living facilities,
as reported in Trip Generation, 7th Edition, Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE).The average
trip generation rates based on local studies of Sunrise Assisted Living Facilities in Northern
California are slightly higher than the ITE rates for land use #253 (Assisted Living Facility) based
on dwelling units or occupied rooms. Therefore, the analysis in this report of the proposed
Burlingame facility is based on the higher trip generation rates, which are from field measurements
of similar uses, and hence present a conservative forecast. Table 4 shows the trip generation rates
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Table• -• Intersection L•
A < 10.0 Operations with very slight delay, with no approach phase fully utilized.
B 10.1 — 20.0 Operations with slight delay, and an occasional approach phase is fully
utilized.
C 20.1 — 35.0 Operations with average delay. Individual cycle failures begin to appear.
D 35.1 — 55.0 Operations with tolerable delay. Many vehicles stop and individual cycle
failures are noticeable.
E 55.1 — 80.0 Operations with high delay, up to several signal cycles. Long queues
form upstream of intersection.
Operation with excessive and unacceptable delays. Volumes vary widely
F > 80.0 depending on downstream queue. conditions.
SOURCE: Transportation Research Board, Highway Capacity Manual, Special Report 209, 2000
A
< 10.0
Minimal delay for stop -controlled approaches.
B
10.1 — 15.0
Very light congestion; short delays.
C
15.1 — 25.0
Light congestion; average delays.
D
25.1 — 35.0
Significant congestion on critical approaches, but intersection is
functional. Moderate to lengthy delays.
E
35.1 — 50.0
Severe congestion with some longstanding queues on critical
approaches. Extremely lengthy delays.
Extreme congestion, with very high delays and lengthy queues
F
> 50.0
unacceptable to most drivers.
SOURCE: Transportation Research Board, Highway Capacity Manual, Special Report 209, 2000
SOURCE: Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project EIR, EIP Associates and Fehr & Fieers, ZUU4
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Table 4: Project Trip Generation
Rates and
Estimates
Trip Generation Rates'
3.46
0.06
0.05
0.11
0.17
0.18
0.35
Sunrise Assisted Living Facility
Specific Rates (per occupied room)
Trip Generation Forecast
273
5
4
9
13
14
27
Sunrise Assisted Living
(79 Rooms)
Note:' Rates derived from Final Report —Sunrise Assisted Living Trip Generation & Parking - April 2003, prepared for
a Sunrise Assisted Living Facility in Palo Alto, CA.
SOURCE: Fehr & Peers, September 2005
per room derived from studies at three similar sites and the resulting forecasts for the proposed
Burlingame facility, based on the number of rooms.
The proposed project will have a project staffing population of 32 employees. The peak number of
staff at any given time is expected to be 22 employees, between 10 AM and 2 PM. Shift changes
during which some staff will be arriving at the same time as other staff is leaving are expected to
occur between 6:00 and 7:00 AM and 2:00 and 3:30 PM. This will fall outside of the typical
weekday peak period, and is consistent with other Sunrise Assisted Living Facility sites. Therefore,
the peak hour trip generation rates shown in Table 4 are reflective of proposed staffing at the
Burlingame facility.
As reported in the Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project EIR, the main daytime period
during which hospital shift changes occur is between 2:00 and 4:00 PM on typical weekdays. The
proposed Sunrise project staff would turn over during approximately the same time, between 2:00
and 3:30 PM. Thus the effects of the two shift changes would be combined. However, the amount
of staff turning over during this afternoon time associated with the proposed assisted living facility
project would be less than 30, compared to the 389 afternoon trips generated by the Peninsula
Medical Center project.
As shown in Table 4, the proposed 79-room facility would generate 9 total trips during a typical
weekday AM peak hour and 27 total trips during a typical weekday PM peak hour. This is based on
the assumption that the proposed Burlingame facility will generate traffic at a rate consistent with
the three other Sunrise Assisted Living facilities surveyed in Northern California.
Project Impacts
The City of Burlingame has jurisdiction over all city streets and city -operated traffic signals. Several
regional agencies, including the City/County Association of Governments (C/CAG), coordinate and
establish funding priorities for intra-regional transportation improvement programs. C/CAG is the
Congestion Management Agency (CMA) that sets the state and federal funding priorities for
improvements affecting the San Mateo County Congestion Management Program (CMP) roadway
system. C/CAG-designated CMP roadway system components in Burlingame include State Route
(SR) 82 (El Camino Real), US 101, and 1-280. There are two CMP-designated intersections in the
vicinity of the proposed project, El Camino Real/Millbrae Avenue and El Camino Real/Broadway.
The level of service standard for each of these intersections is LOS E. However, no CMP
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intersections were evaluated in this analysis due to the combination of relatively low expected
project -related traffic generation and the relative distance of CMP intersections from the proposed
project site.
The City of Burlingame does not have a formally -adopted LOS standard for non-CMP
intersections. However, transportation analyses performed in the City have historically assumed
that intersections should operate at LOS D or better during the AM and PM peak hours. This
standard is consistent with most cities in the Bay Area and is assumed to be the LOS standard for
this project for non-CMP intersections. Therefore, if the proposed project were to contribute traffic
to a non-CMP intersection in a way that it would cause the AM or PM peak hour LOS to deteriorate
from LOS D or better to LOS E or F, the proposed project would be said to have a significant
impact to traffic operations. Similarly, if the proposed project were expected to contribute
substantial amounts of traffic to a non-CMP intersection operating at LOS E or F without the
project, the proposed project would be considered to have a significant impact to traffic operations.
C/CAG has also adopted guidelines for the land use component of the CMP. The purpose of the
guidelines is to reduce the impacts of the traffic created as a result of new development. The
guidelines must be followed for all projects that generate 100 or more net new peak hour trips on
the CMP network and are subject to CEQA review. If a project meets the above mentioned criteria,
the project sponsor should determine if a combination of acceptable options/measures will fully
reduce the net number of trips that this project is anticipated to generate on the CMP roadway
network (including the first 100 trips). As shown in Table 4, the proposed project would generate
27 PM peak hour trips, well below 100 peak hour trips, and is therefore exempt from this
requirement.
As requested by the City of Burlingame, the analysis of traffic impacts associated with the
proposed Sunrise Assisted Living facility project was limited to a comparison of expected project
trip generation with intersection operations analyzed in the Peninsula Medical Center Replacement
Project EIR. As shown in Table 3, above, all four adjacent intersections are expected to operate at
acceptable LOS D or better in the AM and PM peak hours with the addition of traffic from other
approved but not yet constructed projects and traffic from the reconstruction of the Peninsula
Medical Center. The proposed Sunrise Assisted Living project would add 9 trips during the AM
peak hour and 27 trips during the PM peak hour. If it is assumed that all project trips, both AM and
PM peak, travel through each study intersection, the proposed project would not cause any of the
study intersections to deteriorate to an unacceptable LOS E or F. Furthermore, based on
engineering judgment, it is not likely that project trips would cause left -turn lanes to overflow and
block traffic in the adjacent lanes in the near -term. Therefore, the proposed project would have a
less than significant impact to intersection operations in the near term.
The amount of traffic that is added to each intersection as a result of the proposed project is
provided in Table 5. The current peak hour of traffic varies for each of the four intersections
studied. In addition, the forecasted peak hour of traffic generation of the proposed project site
varies from the intersection peak hours. However, in order to capture a conservative assessment
of traffic impacts, a worst -case is assumed that all of the intersection peak hours occur
simultaneously, and correspond identically to the peak hour of traffic generation of the proposed
project.
As noted earlier, the Peninsula Medical Center staff and the Sunrise Assisted Living facility staff
would turn over at approximately the same time, between 2:00 and 4:00 PM. According to the
Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project EIR, without the reconstruction of the Peninsula
Medical Center, study intersections would operate at acceptable levels of service during this time.
The proposed assisted living project would not generate traffic volumes during this time at high
enough levels to deteriorate intersection levels of service to unacceptable levels.
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Ogden Drive & Trousdale Drive AM 1,429/A
1,438
0.62%
PM 1,360/B
1,387
1.99%
Marco Polo Way & Trousdale Drive
AM
1,459/A
1,468
0.62%
PM
1,334/B
1,361
2.02%
Magnolia Drive & Trousdale Drive
AM
1,787/B
1,796
0.50%
PM
1,887/B
1,914
1.43%
El Camino Real & Trousdale Drive
AM
3,180/C
3,189
0.28%
PM
3,683/D
3,710
0.73%
Note: ' Volumes and intersection levels of service obtained from Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project EIR,
Background + Project Conditions.
2Assumes all project trips will be distributed through each intersection (9 trips in AM peak hour and 27 trips
during the PM peak hour). As requested by City of Burlingame, new intersection LOS calculations were not
performed, given the relatively low amount of project -generated traffic and the relatively good operations of
study intersections.
SOURCE: Fehr & Peers, 2005
Cumulative Impacts
Cumulative Conditions are presented to establish the long-term future transportation operating
conditions. A Cumulative Conditions analysis was performed to identify potential project impacts
under conditions expected to occur in year 2020. The Peninsula Medical Center Replacement
Project EIR includes an analysis of expected Year 2020 operating conditions at the four study
intersections. To derive Year 2020 traffic volumes, the Peninsula Medical Center Replacement
Project EIR analysis assumed that near -term traffic volumes would increase by approximately one
percent per year to account for growth in traffic associated with adjacent development. In addition
to the one percent annual growth rate, additional traffic associated with full utilization of the newly -
opened and currently underutilized Millbrae BART Station and traffic associated with approved and
pending projects in the area, including buildout of the Millbrae Station Area Specific Plan, was
added. The resulting Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project EIR cumulative conditions
analysis indicated that all four study intersections would operate at acceptable LOS D or better
during the AM peak hour in Year 2020. The intersection of El Camino Real/Trousdale Drive would
deteriorate to LOS E in the PM peak hour by Year 2020, while the other three study intersections
would continue to operate at acceptable LOS D or better. The projected Cumulative Conditions
intersection operations are summarized in Table 6.
The traffic characteristics of the proposed Sunrise Assisted Living facility project are consistent
with the assumptions made with respect to background traffic growth due to development in this
area in the Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project EIR analysis of Cumulative Conditions.
Thus, no additional cumulatively significant impacts are expected as a result of the proposed
Sunrise Assisted Living facility. However, the proposed project would contribute to a previously -
identified cumulatively significant impact at the intersection of El Camino Real/Trousdale Drive.
The Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project EIR identified mitigation at the intersection of
El Camino Real/Trousdale Drive that would reduce the cumulative impact at this intersection to
less than significant levels (LOS D, to be precise). Because the expected traffic volumes
associated with the Sunrise Assisted Living facility are assumed to be included in the traffic
forecasts in the Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project EIR analysis, no additional
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Table 6: Peak Hour Worst -Case Intersection Traffic Impact (Cumulative Conditions)
Ogden Drive & Trousdale Drive AM 1,754/13 1,763/B 3%
PM 1,640/A 1,667/A 9%
Marco Polo Way & Trousdale Drive
AM
1,705/C
1,714/C
4%
PM
1,582/B
1,609/B
10%
Magnolia Drive & Trousdale Drive
AM
2,167/B
2,176/B
2%
PM
2,264/B
2,291 /B
7%
El Camino Real & Trousdale Drive
AM
3,963/D
3,972/D
1%
PM
4,580/E
4,607/E
3%
Note:Cumulative volumes without the proposed project were derived by subtracting project total traffic volumes from
the total Cumulative plus Project Conditions traffic volumes, based on the worst -case assumption that all traffic
uses each study intersection. As requested by the City of Burlingame, no additional LOS calculations were
performed for the Cumulative No Project scenario.
2 Cumulative plus Project Conditions traffic volumes and LOS obtained from Peninsula Medical Center
Replacement Project EIR, Cumulative + Project Conditions. Since the proposed project is consistent with
assumptions for development in this area made in the Peninsula Medical Center Replacement Project EIR to
develop cumulative forecasts, the cumulative plus project traffic volumes from that report can be assumed to
include the proposed project and are the same as the forecasts for the cumulative analysis for the proposed
project.
3 Percentage shown does not include approved projects, such as the Peninsula Medical Center Replacement
Project. This represents a worst -case assumption for purposes of calculating project contribution.
SOURCE: Fehr & Peers, 2005
mitigation is necessary based on this analysis, and the intersection is still expected to operate at
LOS D under Cumulative plus Project Conditions. The Sunrise Assisted Living facility contribution
towards the cumulative traffic growth above baseline conditions at this intersection is three percent
of the total increase in traffic volume.
There is a potential that the project's proximity to the Millbrae Intermodal Transit Station could
reduce employee vehicle trips. According to one source, 10 percent of all work trips within a one-
half mile of a transit center may be eliminated (Victoria Transport Policy Institute, TDM
Encyclopedia. 2003). However, the number of employees making trips to and from the site during
peak hours is expected to be quite low given that the employee shifts are generally expected to
occur during off-peak hours. Therefore, to be conservative, this analysis does not include a
reduction in vehicle trips due to the site's proximity to transit.
Passenger Loading and Unloading
The majority of the unloading and loading of residents from vehicles would occur inside the parking
garage in the vicinity of the main elevator, or in a proposed 60-foot passenger loading zone,
designated by a white curb, or in a proposed 84-foot passenger loading zone on Ogden Drive.
A designated loading/unloading area has been identified in the garage for off-street passenger
loading. The loading/unloading area will be located west of the garage entrance (near Elevator A),
where entering and exiting vehicles would be able to maneuver around stopped cars.
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Some paratransit vehicles may have difficulty maneuvering in the garages. Implementation of the
following mitigation measure would reduce the likelihood that larger vehicles would travel through
the garage and would reduce potential circulation impacts to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Measure 3-1: The garage shall be restricted to allow passenger vehicles only.
Delivery trucks and paratransit vehicles shall use either the service/delivery parking area
with access from Trousdale Drive or the 84-foot passenger loading zone on Ogden Drive
just south of the proposed garage driveway, for loading and unloading purposes only.
Analysis of the June 15, 2006 project site plan found passenger loading and unloading to work
adequately. However, the following two issues were identified:
• Although feasible, parking maneuvers into and out of stalls 9 and 10 may be difficult for larger
passenger vehicles, particularly if a vehicle is stopped in the garage loading zone.
• Because on -street parking in the area is sometimes scarce, parking enforcement of the on -street
loading area may be required at times.
Deliveries
Larger vehicles making food deliveries and collecting trash are expected to use the east side of the
project site with access to the off-street parking area from Trousdale Drive. There are two
designated parking spaces for delivery vans and Sunrise service vehicles.
The project's service driveway would be located across the street from the main entrance to the
Peninsula Medical Center; however, it would be offset by approximately ten feet and would not
precisely line up. Vehicles turning left out of the Hospital driveway would conflict with service
vehicles turning left into the project driveway off of eastbound Trousdale Drive. Because of this,
the project driveway serving the service parking area will permit right turns in and out only. In
addition, the volume of vehicles using the proposed project service driveway would be very low
(likely less than ten trips per day) and primarily limited to service vehicles. Because of these
factors, the offset of the driveways is considered a less than significant impact.
Mitigation Measure 3-2: The driveway serving the small off-street parking area on the
eastern side of the proposed project shall be restricted to allow right turns in and out only, to
the satisfaction of the City's Traffic Engineer.
On -Site Circulation and Garage Access
The proposed project would provide a single -level subterranean parking facility. Parking stalls
would be located along the facility perimeter and in the center, with a one-way, counterclockwise,
circulation aisle in the middle. Access to the parking area would be provided via a driveway from
Ogden Drive. This driveway would have restricted sight distance at Ogden Drive due to the
following elements:
• An existing concrete wall on the north side of the driveway would limit the driver of an
exiting vehicle's ability to see vehicles traveling southbound on Ogden Drive, north of
the project site.
• Street parking on both sides of Ogden Drive, adjacent to the project driveway, limits a
driver's ability to see oncoming traffic from both directions.
These sight distance concerns create a potential significant safety impact for exiting vehicles. Also,
landscaping higher than 3 feet would further restrict sight distance. With the implementation of the
following mitigation measure, however, potential sight distance impacts would be reduced to a less
than significant level.
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Mitigation Measure 3-3: Visible signage shall be posted prohibiting left -turns for vehicles
exiting the garage driveway. A "no parking" zone shall be installed between the garage
driveway and the loading zone to improve sight distance for exiting vehicles that will be
required to turn right. Furthermore, landscaping near the garage driveway shall be
maintained not to exceed the three-foot height of the proposed iron fences near the garage
entrance/exit.
The proposed subterranean parking facility was also reviewed with respect to vehicular circulation.
Passenger cars and vans (including larger SUVs and other vehicles as long as 19') would be able
to circulate within parking aisles and enter/exit the garage ramp. However, delivery trucks and
small buses (approximately 30' long) would have some difficulty negotiating turns and turning into
the garage from the entrance ramp. It is probable that delivery trucks and small buses would have
to reverse direction or back up to complete turns, which might not be an option if other vehicles are
waiting behind to enter/exit the garage or if parking stalls are being utilized. The implementation of
Mitigation Measure 3-1 above would limit the garage to passenger vehicles and vans and would
require larger vehicles to use the parking area adjacent to Trousdale Drive or to provide for a white
curb loading/unloading zone on Trousdale in front of the project entrance.
On -Street Parking
Trousdale Drive is a 4-lane arterial roadway with parking on both sides near the project site (Figure
12). Ogden Drive is a 2-lane local collector roadway with parking on both sides. Parking along both
streets is currently unmarked and unrestricted in terms of time limits. The June 15, 2006 site plan
indicates a proposed red curb area directly in front of the project site's building, along the north
side of Trousdale Drive. This will result in the elimination of several on -street parking spaces.
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In addition, as discussed earlier, the eastern side of Ogden Drive is proposed to include an 84-foot
passenger loading zone, with no other parking allowed between the project driveway and
Trousdale Drive. This will result in further elimination of on -street parking spaces.
In total, approximately ten on -street parking spaces are expected to be removed with
implementation of this project.
Off -Street Parking
Fehr & Peers performed research on parking demand at other Sunrise Assisted Living facilities in
Northern California. Data collection indicates that the average peak parking demand is
approximately 0.43 spaces per room. Using the average peak demand rate from this study, total
peak parking demand for the project would be 34 spaces, based on a 79-room facility.
Section 25.70.034 of the City of Burlingame's Zoning Code states that for Group Residential
Facilities for the Elderly "there shall be provided one parking space for each three residential units
where such facilities are designed as separate units; if designed as lodging rooms, one space for
each four lodgers, plus one space for each two people employed on the premises." According to
Mithun Architects, in an e-mail to the City of Burlingame (Mithun 2005b), the greatest number of
"residents" that the proposed facility would accommodate is 95. In addition, the maximum number
of employees on the premises would be 22. According to the Zoning Code, this use would require
a total of 35 parking spaces. Therefore, the 36 parking spaces that are proposed for the project
would meet the minimum supply requirements set forth in the Zoning Code. Currently, Trousdale
Drive and Ogden Drive both allow some on -street parking, so additional spaces would be available
on the street in the event of any occasional overflow needs.
According to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements, at least 2 handicap parking
spaces are required where there between 25 and 50 total parking spaces are proposed. One of
these spaces must be dedicated to van access, with a ceiling height of 8'-2". The site plan
presently meets these requirements. The size of the loading/unloading area (between the two
handicap spaces) and access to the elevator is adequate.
The proposed subterranean parking facility would be secured with an automatic gate, and
accessed only by an entry card or intercom access. Employees would be allowed to use the entry
card system, while visitors would use the intercom system. It is possible that visitors will use
available on -street parking instead of the garage given the inconvenience of using the intercom
system. However, if on -street parking in the area begins to approach full occupancy, it is likely that
more visitors will utilize the garage, meaning that on -street parking spillover from the proposed
project is likely to occur mainly during times when there is an excess of on -street parking.
Parking Facility Dimensions
Sections 25.70.020 and 25.70.025 of the City of Burlingame's Zoning Code, Standards for Parking
Spaces, state that parking stalls shall be a minimum of 9 feet wide by 20 feet long. Compact
spaces must be a minimum 8 feet wide by 17 feet long and labeled "COMPACT CAR". Parking
aisles shall be a minimum 24 feet wide where there are perpendicular parking stalls. Columns or
similar structures may not protrude more than 6 inches into any parking space. If more than three
vehicle maneuvers are needed to enter or exit the space, then the size of the space must be
increased to what is deemed as an "acceptable" dimension by the City of Burlingame's
Department of Public Works. According to the proposed project site plan, the width and length of
all parking stalls (this includes handicap and compact spaces) and aisles are compliant with the
City of Burlingame's Zoning Code.
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation
Currently, there are sidewalk facilities on both sides of Trousdale and Ogden Drives. These
sidewalks are 5 feet wide. The site plan indicates that the existing sidewalks surrounding the
proposed project site would be widened to between 8 and 10 feet. This would enhance the
pedestrian circulation system near the project site.
There are two nearby pedestrian crossings on Trousdale Drive. The first is at Magnolia Avenue.
This signalized intersection provides controlled crossings on all legs and provides pedestrian
access to the nearby retail shops at Burlingame Plaza Shopping Center and medical services at
Peninsula Medical Center. This crossing also features an audible signal for the visually -impaired.
During a site visit during the morning peak period on September 22, 2005, Fehr & Peers observed
that pedestrian signal timing assumes an average walking speed of four feet per second. This is
consistent with the minimum requirements suggested by the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (MUTCD). However, due to the high proportion of senior citizens that were observed
walking near the proposed project site and the additional seniors expected as a part of this
proposed project, the City may consider retiming the signals to account for a lower pedestrian
crossing speed. This is not suggested as mitigation of a project impact, but rather based on
observations of existing conditions. Retiming the traffic signals to accommodate a lower pedestrian
speed may have secondary effects to traffic operations, however. The City should consider the
trade-offs between accommodating the slower speeds of a senior population and the potential
traffic impacts.
The second nearby pedestrian crossing of Trousdale Drive, at Marco Polo Way, is unsignalized.
The intersections of Marco Polo Drive and Ogden Drive with Trousdale Drive function as a four-
way intersection, although two of the legs, Ogden Drive and Marco Polo Way, are offset by
approximately 90 feet. Eastbound vehicles on Trousdale Drive must stop at Marco Polo Way and
westbound vehicles on Trousdale Drive are required to stop at Ogden Drive. The crosswalk is
located on the eastern leg of this intersection, at Marco Polo Way. This crosswalk is outfitted with a
high -visibility warning sign (seen in Figure 13) that alerts drivers of the nearby pedestrian crossing.
As shown in the June 15, 2006 site plan, the project's main pedestrian entrance would be located
at the corner of Ogden and Trousdale Drives. The proposed project would enhance sidewalks at
its frontage along these streets by nearly doubling the width of the existing sidewalks. The project
also proposes to provide a covered ramp/pathway between the white curb loading area on Ogden
Drive and the project entrance. Therefore, the project would have a beneficial impact to pedestrian
circulation.
According to the City of Burlingame's Bicycle Transportation Plan, there are no existing or planned
bicycle routes that connect to streets immediately adjacent to the project site. There are currently
bike lanes on Murchison Drive and El Camino Real. Although access to these facilities from the
project site would not be on designated bicycle facilities, both the Murchison Drive and El Camino
Real facilities are close and should not be difficult to reach. Therefore, the proposed project's
impact to bicycle circulation is expected to be less than significant.
The proposed bicycle parking area adjacent to parking stall number 16 will be sufficient to
accommodate the project needs. The project would provide for two bicycle parking racks with a
total capacity for 16 bicycles. The garage would be accessible only through secure entry via card
or intercom access at the parking garage's driveway gate. Thus, an adequate supply of secure and
covered bicycle storage would be provided by the project.
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Figure 13: Nearby Pedestrian Crossing on Trousdale Drive Looking South on Marco Polo Way
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4. Noise
The noise generated by demolition of the existing building and construction of the project could
result in short-term construction -related noise impacts to surrounding receptors such as workers
and residents. The cumulative effect of this noise is increased with the simultaneous construction
at the Peninsula Medical Center site, particularly if construction occurs at different times of the day.
The project would result in some vibration at adjacent properties during demolition and
construction. Vibration effects would dissipate over short distances and while they may be felt at
nearby buildings, vibration would be minor enough not to jeopardize the integrity of any
surrounding buildings or otherwise have any significant effects. Implementation of the following
mitigation measures will reduce impacts during construction to less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measure 4-1: The project contractor shall implement best management
practices for noise reduction, such as muffling and shielding intakes and exhausts of gas
powered tools, generators, and other noise -producing equipment. Construction activities
shall abide by the construction hours in the Municipal Code and by further restrictions
placed on the Peninsula Medical Center, which limit construction hours to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00
p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. There shall be no
construction on Sundays and holidays.
Mitigation Measure 4-2: Trucks shall be fully loaded to minimize the number of necessary
trips and to further reduce noise related to truck travel.
Mitigation Measure 4-3: No radios shall be used by construction personnel on the site at
any time.
Other noise related to facility operations would include minimal noise from deliveries, and noise
from the sump pumps and emergency generator for the site. While the noise level of the generator
is rated at 90 to 105 decibels, the generator would be located in the underground parking garage,
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and would be soundproofed with a sound trap in the exhaust ducts to reduce noise impacts to
residents (Mithun 2005b). The generator would only be used in case of emergency and for testing
for 30 minutes once a month. Noise impacts from the generator are therefore not considered to be
significant.
The project is located in the northwest corner of the San Francisco International Airport Planning
Area Boundary and residents could be subject to noise from aircrafts operating on flights to and
from the airport (FAA 2005). Noise exposure could represent a significant effect to residents. The
North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan calls out specific measures for any new
developments within the Airport Planning Area to mitigate noise.
Implementation of the following mitigation measure will reduce impacts from airplane overflights to
less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measure 4-4: The project applicant shall retain a qualified acoustical engineer
familiar with aviation noise impacts to prepare an acoustical study, in accordance with State
Title 24 requirements. The acoustical study shall identify methods of design and
construction to comply with the applicable portions of the Uniform Building Code Title 24,
Appendix 36, Sound Transmission Controls and with the FAA Part 150 Noise Compatibility
Program so that construction shall achieve an indoor noise level of 45 dBA, or less, as
measured for aircraft noise events (Taken from Chapter 7, Section 2 of the NB/RR Specific
Plan).
Mitigation Measure 4-5: The project sump pumps and generator shall be located in the
underground garage and shall be soundproofed with a sound trap in the exhaust ducts. The
sump pump shall be baffled to further minimize noise levels to residents. Project plans shall
indicate the location of this equipment and noise mitigation prior to issuance of building
permits.
5. Air Quality
Demolition of the existing building could potentially generate airborne pollutants such as asbestos
and particulate matter (PM10). Demolition activities are regulated by the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District (BAAQMD) and require a notification and fee for the permit under Regulation
11, Rule 2 of the BAAQMD Rules and Regulations (BAAQMD 1998).
Grading and construction would involve soil disturbance and could result in dust emissions
(particulates less than 10 microns [PM,o]) that significantly impact air quality. Construction -related
dust emissions would vary from day to day, depending on the level and type of activity, silt content
of the soil, and weather. The BAAQMD approach to CEQA analyses of construction impacts is to
emphasize implementation of effective and comprehensive control measures, rather than detailed
quantification of emissions (BAAQMD 1999). The BAAQMD has identified a set of feasible PM10
control measures for construction activities.
Compliance with the following rules and regulations of BAAQMD would reduce potential air quality
impacts to less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measure 5-1: Demolition of the existing structures shall be required to
receive a permit from the Bay Area Air Quality Management District prior to issuance of
a demolition permit by the Building Department. All requirements of the permit shall be
complied with during construction.
Mitigation Measure 5-2: The following notes shall be incorporated on the grading and
building plans prior to issuance of grading or building permits, and the measures shall
be implemented during construction activities:
a. Water all active construction and disturbed areas at least twice daily during
dry periods.
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b. Cover all trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials or require all
trucks to maintain at least two feet of freeboard.
c. Pave, apply water three times daily, or apply (nontoxic) soil stabilizers on all
unpaved access roads, parking areas, and staging areas at construction
sites.
d. Sweep daily (with water sweepers) all on -site paved access roads, parking
areas, and staging areas at sites of construction activity. Dust, sediment,
and debris shall not be washed into the storm drain system.
e. Sweep streets daily (with water sweepers) if visible soil material is carried
onto adjacent public streets. Dust, sediment, and debris shall not be
washed into the storm drain system.
f. Excavation and grading activities shall be suspended and dust control
measures shall be implemented when winds exceed 25 miles per hour.
g. Comply with all required National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) regulations during construction and operations.
Traffic related air quality impacts would be less than significant. The project would generate
approximately 36 peak hour trips (Fehr & Peers 2005), well below the 100 peak hour trips requiring
air quality analysis by the BAAQMD.
6. Hazards and Hazardous Materials
A Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) was conducted for the project site in late 2004
(Kleinfelder 2005). Results of the ESA indicate that previous commercial use of the property
involved generation of small quantities of hazardous waste, but did not indicate any documented
releases at the site. A groundwater sample collected at the site showed no detectable
concentrations of analyzed constituents. The ESA concludes that past and present activities on the
site are unlikely to have impacted groundwater at the property.
A survey was conducted in 2004 to assess the potential for asbestos and lead paint at the onsite
building slated for demolition (Kleinfelder 2004a). Asbestos (2% chrysotile) was detected in joint
compounds on approximately 1,500 square feet of the non -asbestos -containing drywall system in
the mechanical room of the onsite building. The material was observed to be in good condition at
the time of the inspection. Lead -containing paint was also detected on the exterior eave fascia
board of the onsite building. The asbestos and lead paint survey report makes several
recommendations to ensure appropriate measures are implemented prior to and during demolition
of the existing building. Mitigation Measure 6-1 ensures that these recommendations are
implemented to reduce risks from potential hazardous materials exposure to less than significant
levels.
Mitigation Measure 6-1: All recommendations outlined in the December 20, 2004 Asbestos
and Lead Paint Survey Report conducted for the property by Kleinfelder shall be
implemented prior to and during demolition of the existing building on the site.
7. Geology, Soils and Mineral Resources
The applicant's geotechnical consultant performed a feasibility level geotechnical study in
December 2004 (Kleinfelder 2004b). The purpose of the feasibility -level geotechnical investigation
was to explore and evaluate the subsurface conditions at the site, to identify geotechnical
conditions that may impact development of the site, and to discuss general geotechnical guidelines
for preliminary planning and conceptual design.
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Seismic Impacts
The San Francisco Bay Area is considered by geologists and seismologists to be one of the most
seismically active regions in the United States. On the basis of current technology and historical
evidence, it is reasonable to conclude that during its useful life, the proposed development would
be subjected to at least one severe earthquake (magnitude 7 to 8+) that could cause considerable
ground shaking at the site. The site would likely also periodically experience small to moderate
magnitude earthquakes. Some degree of structural damage could result from seismic shaking, but
the risk is reduced, to less than significant levels through adherence to seismic design codes. The
site is a level site in the urban environment and would not be subject to seismically induced
landslides. The Kleinfelder analysis (Kleinfelder 2004) suggested that the sands encountered
between depths of about 30 to 37.5 feet have a high liquefaction potential in one of the borings
taken on the property; however, the other boring showed essentially non -liquefiable soils. The
potential ground settlement as a result of soil liquefaction could be on the order of 1 inch. This
magnitude of settlement could cause significant structural damage unless appropriate structural
design is incorporated. Implementation of the mitigation measures outlined below would reduce
potential impacts to less than significant levels through geotechnical design requirements.
Soils Impacts
The near -surface clay soil has a moderate expansion potential. This soil layer extends about 18 to
19.5 feet below ground surface. Mitigation should be incorporated to prevent potentially damaging
structural effects associated with building on expansive soils.
Soil erosion during demolition and construction would not be an issue at the proposed project site.
The area is currently nearly all impervious surfaces from a prior use, and the existing structures
and pavement would be demolished. There are no receiving water bodies that could be impacted
by erosion and the site is fairly level and located within an urban corridor.
The project would be connected to the existing sewer systems located in the utility corridor along
Trousdale Avenue. The project would not require an on -site septic leach field septic system.
Mineral Resources Impacts
There are no mineral resources in the project area that could be impacted by project activities.
Potentially significant seismic and soils impacts would be mitigated to less than significant levels
through implementation of the following mitigation measures:
Mitigation Measure 7-1: The recommendations by Kleinfelder in the Feasibility -Level
Geotechnical Study dated December 30, 2004 shall be implemented at each appropriate
phase of project construction. As recommended in the feasibility -level investigation, a design
level geotechnical investigation shall also be prepared when specific details regarding
building type, loads, and dimensions have been formalized. The supplemental investigation
shall include additional subsurface exploration, and laboratory testing and engineering
analyses. Recommendations of the investigation, particularly related to expansive soils,
liquefaction, and groundwater, shall be implemented.
Mitigation Measure 7-2: The project shall be required to meet all construction requirements
of the California Building and Fire Codes, including seismic standards for structural stability
and other related construction considerations.
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8. Hydrology and Water Quality
Water Quality Issues
The project is not located in proximity to any water bodies or drainage channels. Construction
activities would involve ground disturbance and represent a small potential to contribute pollutants
into site run-off water. All construction projects must comply with the City of Burlingame NPDES
permit requirements to prevent stormwater pollution. Compliance with the City's NPDES permit
also requires implementation of construction Best Management Practices (BMPs) and erosion and
sediment control measures during all phases of the project's construction (including demolition).
The project would follow any other NPDES requirements as applicable. The disturbance area is
approximately 43,100 square feet, which is just less than 1 acre, so that a Notice of Intent (NOI)
from the State Water Resources Board is not required. The following mitigation measure should
also be implemented if work is to be completed during the wet season (October through May) to
reduce potential impacts to water quality to less than significant levels.
Mitigation Measure 8-1: If the project is constructed during the wet season (October
through May), an erosion control and/or sediment control plan, compliant with the City's
NPDES (stormwater control) requirements, shall be prepared and implemented, to the
satisfaction of the Public Works Department, prior to the onset of the wet season, and
maintained throughout the construction period.
Mitigation Measure 8-2: All project grading, construction and subsequent operations shall
comply with the provisions of the City's NPDES requirements. A Stormwater Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP) outlining construction phase and post -construction phase
measures to reduce pollutant discharge from the site shall be submitted for review and
approval by the Public Works Department prior to issuance of grading or building permits.
Drainage and Stormwater Drainage Capacity
The project would not create a net increase in impervious surface area. The current site
development includes 36,644 square feet of impervious surface area, and after demolition and
construction of the proposed project the impervious surface area would decrease to 28,055 square
feet. The current office space is surrounded by ground level parking, while the proposed facility
would have underground parking, thus reducing some of the proposed impervious surface as
compared to the existing situation.
The project would not deplete groundwater or alter existing drainage patterns, which currently flow
off -site via storm drains. The project falls within the El Portal/Trousdale Watershed. The El
Portal/Trousdale Creek watershed drains Burlingame's northwest hillside area from Skyline
Boulevard through the Mills Estates residential area, including the Peninsula Medical Center site.
The stormwater is carried from El Camino Real through pipelines and surface flow entering the
Trousdale and El Portal open channels. Stormwater is pumped from the Rollins Road area from an
open ditch along Gilbreth Road to the El Portal channel. Stormwater from the industrial area is
collected and pumped to the El Portal channel by the Cowan pump station. The combined
stormwater is carried within the El Portal channel through floodgates to San Francisco Bay. The El
Portal Creek System chapter of the Citywide Storm Drain Report (2000) states that the existing
capacity of the storm drains is adequate for existing development, including pump stations and
back-up pumps. The report states that since most properties are substantially covered with
impervious surface in the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan (in which the proposed site
lies), there should be no additional capacity needed for infill development. No significant impacts
on stormwater capacity would result from project implementation.
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Flooding
The project area lies within Zone C, which is defined as "areas of minimal flooding" on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FEMA 1981). The project area is outside of any 100- and 500-year flood
zones and there would little to no risk of flooding at the project site. There are two dams that could
impact Burlingame residents in the event of dam failure: Spencer Lake Dam and Crocker Dam
(ABAG 2003). Dam failure could result in flooding and potential impact to approximately 2,800
people (City of Burlingame 1975) in these areas, designated as the Burlingame and Crocker Dam
failure inundation areas (Wong 2005). The flood zone for dam failure is approximately 1.5 to 2
miles south of the proposed project site in the vicinity of Broadway Avenue. The proposed project
would therefore not subject residents to potential flooding resulting from dam failure.
Tsunamis are rare in California because of the lack of submarine earthquake faults. The highest
tsunami in the past 120 years was 7.4 feet at the Golden Gate resulting in a two -foot run-up along
the San Mateo shoreline (City of San Mateo 2000, San Mateo County 1998). The Burlingame
coast is somewhat susceptible to minor damage; however, the project area would not likely be
affected since it is located about 1 mile from the Bay. Industrial development and U.S. Highway
101 act as a barrier between the development area and the Bay.
No significant flooding impacts would result from project implementation.
9. Biological Resources
The site has been fully developed and used for office uses since at least 1963. The site is not near
any water bodies or riparian habitat. The project is an infill project and does not currently support
habitat for any listed or sensitive species. Common species would include squirrels and other
rodents and avian species. The land use change from a commercial office building to an assisted
living facility would not impact any wildlife species or communities.
The only biological resources of concern are on -site trees that may provide nesting opportunities
for common bird species such as European starling (Sturnus vulgaris) and mourning dove
(Zenaida macroura). The applicant's arborist prepared an inventory of on -site trees and a
landscape plan, both of which were used to determine the extent of Protected Tree (see definition
below) impacts.
The site currently has 13 trees, including:
• 5 Olive trees between 24 and 30 inches diameter at breast height (dbh)
• 6 Privet trees between 4 and 6 inches dbh
• 2 Prune trees at 14 inches dbh
All of the existing trees would be removed to accommodate the building. Burlingame Municipal
Code Title 11.06.020 ("Urban Reforestation and Tree Protection Ordinance") calls for the
preservation of trees and vegetation, which are considered a vital part of the City's character. The
City defines a Protected Tree as:
• Any tree with a circumference greater than 48 inches when measured 54 inches above
natural grade; or
• A tree or stand of trees so designated by the city council based upon findings that it is
unique and of importance to the public due to its unusual appearance, location,
historical significance, or other factor; or
• A stand of trees in which the Director of Parks and Recreation has determined each tree
is dependent upon the others for survival.
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The Municipal Code has provisions to allow for the removal of Protected Trees through the
granting of a Protected Tree Removal Permit by the Director of the City of Burlingame's Parks and
Recreation Department. Permit conditions would likely require tree replacement or reforestation
with the following guidelines:
• Replacement shall be three 15-gallon size, one 24-inch box size, or one 36-inch box
size landscape tree(s) for each tree removed;
• Any tree removed without a valid permit shall be replaced by two 24-inch box size, or
two 36-inch box size landscape trees for each tree removed;
• Replacement of a tree may be waived by the director if a sufficient number of trees
exists on the property to meet all other requirements of the Urban Reforestation and
Tree Protection Ordinance;
• Size and number of the replacement tree(s) shall be determined by the director and
shall be based on the species, location and value of the tree(s) removed;
• If replacement trees cannot be planted on the property, payment of equal value shall be
made to the City. Such payments shall be deposited in the tree -planting fund to be
drawn upon for public tree planting.
The five olive trees to be removed would be considered Protected Trees. The proposed landscape
plan would provide for many larger size trees to meet the City's tree replacement requirements,
and would replace the 13 trees to be removed with approximately 50 trees of 24-inch box or 30-
inch box size. The following conditions, however, should be implemented, as recommended by the
City arborist, to ensure minimal impacts to existing trees and future trees and landscaping applied
to the property.
Mitigation Measure 9-1: Tree grates selected by the City and consistent with the North
Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan design criteria shall be installed around trees to be
installed in sidewalk areas on Trousdale Drive, per City guidelines.
Mitigation Measure 9-2: The project landscaping plan shall be reviewed and approved by
the City Arborist prior to issuance of any grading and/or building permits, and all landscaping
shall be installed prior to scheduling final inspection. This work shall include installation of all
trees within sidewalk areas and the installation of the curb, gutter and sidewalk.
With the implementation of the above mitigation measures, potential biological impacts would be
reduced to a less than significant level.
10. Cultural Resources
The project parcel has been in a developed condition since prior to 1963. Former building
occupancy was by Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company and more recently by State Farm
Insurance. The existing building was constructed in 1956, and has no local significance (Hurin
2005b). The structure does not appear eligible for listing in the California Register of Historic
Resources. As such, the structure is not considered to be an historic resource as defined in
Section 21084.1 of CEQA.
Any archaeological or historic, cultural, or ethnic sites, which may have been in or near the project
location, were disturbed or destroyed by previous development prior to this proposal. Should any
cultural resources be discovered during construction, work would be halted until they are fully
investigated to prevent significant impacts to undiscovered resources. The following mitigation
measure will assure that potential impacts are reduced to a less than significant level.
Mitigation Measure 10-1: Grading and/or construction shall stop immediately if
archaeological or paleontological resources are uncovered during grading or other onsite
excavation activities. Work shall not resume in the area of the discovery until a qualified
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archaeologist (or other equivalent specialist) provides an evaluation of the significance of
the resources and what can be done to preserve them. Disposition of the identified resource
shall be implemented compliant with State law prior to further work within 50 feet of the
location of the resource.
11. Population and Housing
Burlingame's population of 28,158 in 2000 is only 3 percent larger than its 1970 population. The
Association of Bay Area government's projections anticipate, however, that the City would
continue to grow, reaching a population of 31,500 by 2010.
With the turn toward growth, there has been a decrease (from 23.6% in 1990 to 19.1 % in 2000) in
the number of residents over 65 years of age. The year 2000 population over 65 years old in
Burlingame is 4,287. Currently there are 521 nursing home beds in Burlingame: 60 licensed
spaces in small group assisted living facilities, 90 assisted living units in a retirement home, and
371 nursing home/convalescent care licensed beds. Two of these facilities have been built since
1994 and provide 72 licensed beds for Alzheimer patients. These facilities support the needs of the
city's more fragile, disabled elderly and younger residents who might need transitional assistance
from the hospital.
The proposed project would provide 79 units of senior housing with 95 beds. Because these units
are for senior assisted care, they would not count towards Burlingame's share of regional housing
needs, according to the State's current definition of a residential unit. However, the project does
comply with Burlingame's General Plan and Housing Element goals to encourage special purpose
housing (Goal D: Encourage Special Purpose Housing). The increase of approximately 95 new
residents at maximum occupancy of the facility is less than 2 percent of the City's estimated
growth through 2010.
The project would require demolition of an existing office building, eliminating potential jobs
associated with the office space. The facility would, however, provide 23 full time and 13 part time
employee positions. The project would cause a reduction in office space of 16,000 square feet; the
proportion of this loss to overall office space in Burlingame, however, would not generate a
significant impact on employment in the City. The project area is also currently zoned for
commercial use as well as for senior living facilities, and the project therefore provides an
appropriate alternative use of the site.
The project would not create significant impacts related to population, housing or job growth.
12. Public Services
Fire Protection
The Burlingame Fire Department is part of the consolidated San Mateo Central County Fire
District, which serves Burlingame and the Town of Hillsborough. There are no boundaries between
stations (meaning all stations can serve any location). Calls are dispatched from Redwood City to
the nearest available station for land line phones and from either Burlingame Police or the
Highway Patrol for cell phone emergency calls (Yballa 2005). In most cases, a fire engine can be
on the scene of an emergency within 5 minutes. The three nearest stations and locations include:
• Station 34: 799 California Drive (2.0 miles from proposed project site)
• Station 35: 2832 Hillside Drive (1.9 miles from proposed project site)
• Station 36: 1399 Rollins Road (2.0 miles from proposed project site)
Each station has an engine with at least three personnel assigned to it. The fire station on
California Drive has two engines, one of which is a 105-foot aerial truck with a minimum of three
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personnel assigned to it. There is at least one chief officer on duty at all times at each station (City
of Burlingame 2005a).
The project would add a maximum of 95 residents in a new four-story building. Proper fire
precautions must be incorporated into the project to reduce the chance of a fire and reduce the
impact if one were to occur. Standard Fire Department review and Uniform Fire Code regulations
would require compliance with the Fire Code for this type of use, and would assure that impacts
are not significant.
Emergency Medical Services
American Medical Response is the County contracted ambulance service. The nearest emergency
medical clinic is located at 1606 Rollins Road, and the Peninsula Medical Center emergency
entrance is directly across Trousdale from the site. The Fire Department would respond to
ambulance calls in many emergencies. All fire engines are staffed with at least one paramedic.
The Burlingame Fire Department can often put a paramedic on the scene much faster than the
private ambulance company.
The proposed project would be expected to incrementally add to the demand for emergency
medical services. The expected age of the facility's residents may translate to a higher frequency
of calls for service than might be expected for a similarly sized conventional multifamily residential
development. The fact that the facility would be staffed 24 hours per day may offset potential calls
for service, because of the ability of the staff to address non -critical or non -emergency needs that
might otherwise result in a call for service. The facility would be located across Trousdale Drive
from the emergency entrance to the Peninsula Medical Center, which would expedite emergency
treatment of residents. The addition or relocation of up to 95 residents within a city of
approximately 28,000 citizens would not require the expansion of medical services
Police Protection
The City of Burlingame Police Department provides police protection. Burlingame has a lower
crime rate than the average for a U.S. city (City-data.com 2005). Because of the nature of the
project as a senior assisted living facility, increases in police protection needs, when compared to
the prior office use, are not expected.
Schools
Implementation of the proposed project would have no impact on schools because of the age of
the residents at the facility and the fact that school aged children would not be residents at the
facility.
Parks and other Public Facilities
There are approximately 17 parks and playgrounds in the City of Burlingame (City of Burlingame
2005b). Use of these facilities would be limited because of the reduced mobility of residents of the
facility. Many of the residents' activities would be provided directly by the facility operator. Up to 23
full-time and 13 part-time employees would be needed to operate the facility. This small number of
employees, the limited opportunity for use of recreational facilities, and the lower mobility of
residents would result in little or no impacts on local parks or any other public facilities.
13. Recreation
There are approximately 17 parks and playgrounds in the City of Burlingame (City of Burlingame
2005b). Use of these facilities would be limited because of the services provided to the residents
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on -site, the reduced mobility of residents of the facility, and the limited free time of the staff. There
would be no significant impacts to public recreational facilities.
The project includes the construction of recreational facilities within the building. The facility is
designed to be a self-contained community with several indoor recreational options in activity
rooms, card rooms, media rooms, craft rooms, dining and living rooms, etc. There is also an
outdoor terrace to allow residents easy access to outside areas. The staff has their own lounge for
breaks. Since these recreational outlets are located within or as a part of the building, they would
not result in any physical effects to the environment, other than in conjunction with the overall
building program.
14. Utilities
Stormwater Facilities
The project would use the existing storm drain system, connecting to an existing 48-inch
Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP) storm drain line in Trousdale Drive near the southeast corner of
the site. The current development on the site includes impervious surfaces over approximately 85
percent of the site. The project would reduce the impervious surfaces to approximately 64 percent
of the project site. Drainage is generally directed on the surface or through storm drains to the
southeast corner of the site, where it connects to the City's storm drain. To assure that drainage
impacts do not result from storm flows, however, the following measure should be implemented.
Mitigation Measure 14-1: The applicant shall submit a site drainage plan to the City
Engineer for review and approval prior to issuance of grading or building permits. The plan
shall show all site drainage flowing to the street level by gravity. The plan shall show the
direction and volume of drainage and shall confirm that no drainage enters neighboring
properties. Groundwater from the foundation perimeter drain shall be directed to onsite
landscaping/swales, with excess water drained to the City storm drain system.
Sewer Facilities
All new utility connections to serve the site and that are affected by the development would be
installed to meet current code standards. New sewer laterals from the sewer main to serve the
new structure would be checked and replaced if necessary.
There is an existing 12-inch sanitary sewer line in Trousdale Drive. The project would include
installation of a 6-inch sewer lateral to this connection. The sewer system in Burlingame is gravity
fed to lift stations located in the industrial sections of the city, then to the Treatment Plant at 1103
Airport Boulevard.
Wastewater generation for the project is estimated at 3,496 gallons per day (Mithun 2005b).
Wastewater generation for the existing office building is estimated at 945 gallons per day (Mithun
2006), based on standard engineering calculations for an office building of this size. Actual water
usage, however, based on historical water consumption records (Hurin 2006) indicate that the
average wet season demand for the months of October -April of 2001-02, 2002-03, and 2003-04
was approximately 754 gallons per day. Wet season water use tends to better approximate sewer
demand since there is considerably less irrigation during those months. The 2004-05 and 2005-06
months were not included since building occupancy was sporadic during those periods. Based on
the 754 gallons per day for the existing building, the net increase in sewer demand for the
proposed project would be 2,742 gallons per day (3,496 — 754 gallons per day).
The capacity of the 12-inch main in Trousdale Drive is under review as part of a larger sewer and
water study by the Peninsula Medical Center project team. A 6-inch main running in a southerly
direction on the east side of the site and serving new residential development also contributes to
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the 12" main and will be considered in the analysis (Nakashima 2006). Mitigation Measure 14-2
will require the applicant to prepare a sewer study to assess the additional impact of the Sunrise
project and determine if the added sewage flows can be accommodated by 1) the existing line in
Trousdale Drive or 2) the upgraded line if required for the hospital project. If the analysis
determines that the 12" main requires upgrading, the Sunrise project will be required to contribute
to the improvements.
Mitigation Measure 14-2: The applicant shall prepare and submit to the City Engineer a
sewer study that assesses the impact of this project to determine if the additional sewage
flows can be accommodated by 1) the existing line in Trousdale Drive or 2) the upgraded
line (if required) for the hospital project. If the analysis results in a determination that the 12"
main requires upgrading, the applicant shall contribute the project's fair share, as calculated
by the City Engineer, of funding for the improvements.
According to the North Burlingame/Rollins Road Specific Plan (p. 49), "the aggregated change of
land uses in the Specific Plan area will create lesser demands on water supply and sanitary sewer
capacities than the existing uses, so changes in infrastructure or demand on water supply caused
by the plan are not anticipated)." Therefore, with the verification of capacity or upgrade of the 12"
line in Trousdale Drive, the project will not result in a significant impact on sewer capacity or cause
significant environmental effects from the expansion of existing facilities.
Water Supply
The applicant's engineer has estimated water use for the project at a maximum of 3,796 gallons
per day (Mithun 2005b). The City of Burlingame supplies water service to residents. The City's
sole source of potable water is the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission system. The nearest
water main is in Trousdale Drive bordering the site. In November of 2000, the City of Burlingame
adopted an Urban Water Management Plan. The plan includes the City's water consumption
needs and anticipated supplies to accommodate current needs and future growth. The Plan
indicates that projected growth anticipated by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG)
population projections for Burlingame and development anticipated in the Housing Element Update
can be accommodated by the existing system and allotments from the Hetch Hetchy system.
Growth related to the project would be minimal and would fall within the ABAG projections and
Housing Element update projections; therefore no new water entitlements would be required.
Solid Waste
The current solid waste provider is Allied Waste. Allied Waste hauls waste collected in Burlingame
to Ox Mountain Landfill. Construction activities would generate waste during the construction
phase. The general contractor is required to recycle construction debris and to reduce the waste
stream. Construction debris is sorted and transported separately. After reclamation and recycling
from demolition, solid waste generated during operation of the project would be typical of living
facility use, and would not be considered substantial. The project's 95 residents plus 25 employees
would generate approximately 528 pounds of trash per day. This is not considered an unusual
amount of garbage and is a less than significant impact.
Electricity and Natural Gas
Electricity and natural gas would be provided by Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E). Capacity and
facilities exist to connect to PG&E's system.
Potential impacts on utility systems are therefore not considered significant.
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California. December 20, 2004.
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. 2005. Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Sunrise — Burlingame 1818 Trousdale
Drive Burlingame, California. January 20, 2005.
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Tania Treis. September 22, 2005.
LIST OF PREPARERS
Preparers
Curtis Williams, Director of Planning Services, Project Manager
Tania Treis, Environmental Scientist
MHA Environmental Consulting, Inc.
4 W Fourth Avenue, Suite 303
San Mateo, CA 94402
Chris Mitchell, Fehr & Peers Transportation Consultants
Patrick Miller, 2M Associates
City of Burlingame Staff
Meg Monroe, City Planner
Maureen Brooks, Senior Planner
Ruben Hurin, Planner
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CITY 0
BURUNGAME
The City of Burlingame
CITY HALL 501 PRIMROSE ROAD TEL: (650) 558-7250
PLANNING DEPARTMENT BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA 94010-3997 FAX: (650) 696-3790
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
To: Interested Individuals From: City of Burlingame
County Clerk of San Mateo Planning Department
501 Primrose Road
Burlingame, CA 94010
Subject: Notice of Intent to Adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration (ND-539-P)
Project Title: Sunrise Assisted Living Facility
Project Location: 1818 Trousdale Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
APN 025-121-270
Project Description: Conditional use permit and variances to allow the construction of a new four-story, 79-
unit assisted living facility and below -grade parking and demolition of an existing one-story office building
and parking lot. For the proposed 79-unit facility, a minimum of 27 parking spaces are required on -site. The
project proposes a total of 36 parking spaces in the below -grade parking garage.
In accordance with Section 15072(a) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, notice is
hereby given of the City's intent to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project listed above. A
mitigated negative declaration is a finding that based on its review of the project, it will not have a significant
effect on the environment. The City of Burlingame has completed a review of the proposed project, and on the
basis of an Initial Study, finds that although the proposed project could initially have a significant effect on the
environment, changes or alterations have been incorporated into the project to avoid or reduce impacts to a point
where the project will not have a significant effect upon the environment. The City has prepared a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Initial Study that are available for public review at City Hall, 501 Primrose Road,
Burlingame, California, 94010.
As mandated by State Law, the minimum comment period for this document is 20 (twenty) days and begins
on January 27, 2006 and ends on the tentatively scheduled public hearing on February 27, 2006. Persons
having comments concerning this project, including objections to the basis of determination set forth in the
Initial Study/Negative Declaration, are invited to furnish their comments summarizing the specific and
factual basis for their comments, in writing to: City of Burlingame Planning Department. Pursuant to Public
Resources Code section 21177, any legal challenge to the adoption of the proposed Initial Study/Negative
Declaration will be limited to those issues presented to the City during the public comment period described
above.
PUBLIC HEARING: The Planning Commission hearing to review the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Initial Study for this project has been tentatively scheduled for February 27, 2006 at 7:00
p.m. in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame, California.
Posted: January 26, 2006
PROOF OF POSTING OF NOTICES
Ruben Hurin declares:
I am over age 18, not a party to this action, and am employed in San Mateo County at 501 Primrose
Road, Burlingame, California 94010. On January 27, 2006 , following ordinary business
practices, I placed copies of a Notice of Intent to Adopt a Negative Declaration regarding an
application fora mitigated negative declaration, conditional use permit and variances for anew four
(4) story, seventy-nine (79) unit assisted livingfacility acility at 1818 Trousdale Drive. The notices were
posted in front of this property, in front of properties on either side of this property, and across the
street from this property.
I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true
and correct and this was executed on the date shown below at Burlingame, California.
Date: '2?• Olc Z;;:,
NOTICE OF DETERMINATION
TO: ❑ Office of Planning and Research FROM: CITY OF BURLINGAME
P.O Box 3044 501 Primrose Road
Sacramento, California 95812-3044 F Y LBEADme, CA 94010
® County Clerk SAN MATEO COUNTY
County of San Mateo JUL 2 5 2006
401 County Center, Sixth Floor
Redwood City, California 94063 WARREN &0 - tvl; t; unty Clerk
DEPUTY CLERK
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in compliance with Section 21152 of the Public Resources Code.
ND 539-P. 1818 Trousdale Drive
Project Title
Margaret Monroe (50) 558-7250
State Clearinghouse Number Contact Person Area Code/Telephone
(If submitted to Clearinghouse)
City of Burlingame San Mateo County
Project Location (include County)
Project Description: The proposed project includes demolishing an existing one-story office building (15,000 SF)
and building a new, four-story, 79-unit assisted living facility with below -grade parking at 1818 Trousdale Drive,
zoned TW. A conditional use permit is required for a group residential facility for the elderly in the TW zoning
district.
The proposed assisted living facility will contain a total of 79 units. The main entrance to the facility is proposed at
the corner of Trousdale and Ogden Drive. A second entrance is provided off Ogden Drive. The first and second
floors will contain assisted living units and related common activity and support services. The third floor will
contain suites for memory -impaired residents. The fourth floor is similar to the third floor but with lower staffing
requirements and increased amenities for residents. The assisted living units consist of one -bedroom, two -bedroom
and a "Denver" unit which can accommodate one or two persons. The proposed facility will contain 37 one -
bedroom units, 20 two -bedroom units and 22 "Denver" units. Typical units range in size from 395 SF to 635 SF.
The proposed exterior will include stucco walls, vinyl clad double -hung wood windows, stained wood windows and
doors at first floor public places, and a concrete tile "terra cotta" roof. On the first floor, a decorative railing above a
low retaining wall is proposed along Ogden and Trousdale Drive. At the main entrance to the facility, located at the
corner of the building at Ogden and Trousdale Drive, a metal and glass canopy is proposed to clearly identify the
entrance. The canopy extends out from the face of the building and its edge would be located 3'-0" from the
property line along Ogden Drive and on the property line along Trousdale Drive. A front setback variance is
required for the proposed canopy on the first floor along Ogden Drive (3'-0" proposed where 10'-0" is required for a
length of 48'-0"). A side setback variance is required for the proposed canopy on the first floor along Trousdale
Drive (0'-0" proposed where 10'-0" is required for a length of 48'-0"). The proposed building, as measured to the
roof ridge, is 56-7" above average top of curb along Trousdale Drive and 52'-6" above average top of curb along
Ogden Drive (35'-0" review line). A conditional use permit is required to exceed the 35' review line along Trousdale
Drive and Ogden Drive (56-7" proposed along Trousdale Drive and 52'-6" proposed along Ogden Drive). The
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reviewed the project at the proposed height and determined that it complied
with their standards for no hazard to air navigation (see attached letter dated May 7, 2005 from FAA).
Notice of Determination
ND 539-P, 1818 Trousdale Drive
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For a group residential facility, the code requires on -site parking at a minimum of one parking space for each three
residential units (CS 25.70.034, 3). For the proposed 79-unit facility, a minimum of 27 parking spaces are required
on -site. The project includes a total of 36 parking spaces in the below -grade parking garage (24 standard spaces, 2
disabled -accessible spaces and 10 compact parking spaces provided). The project includes 9 parking spaces over the
minimum required.
This is to advise that the City of Burlingame, the Lead Agency, has approved the above -described project on July 10,
2006, and has made the following determinations regarding the above described project:
1. The project [E]will ® will not] have a significant effect on the environment.
2. ❑ An Environmental Impact Report was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of
CEQA.
® A Negative Declaration was prepared for this project pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
The EIR or Negative Declaration and record of project approval may be examined at:
City of Burlingame Planning Department 501 Primrose Road, Burlingame CA 94010.
3. Mitigation measures [®were [_1 were not] made a condition of approval of the project.
4. A statement of Overriding Considerations [❑was ®was not] adopted for this project.
5. Findings [®were [_1 were not] made pursuant to the provisions of CEQA.
This is to certify that the final EIR or Negative Declaration with comments and responses and record of project
approval is available to the General Public at: City of Burlingame, Planning Department, 501 Primrose Road,
Burlingame, CA 94010.
Monroe, City Planner Date
California Department of Fish and Game
CERTIFICATE OF FEE EXEMPTION
De Minimis Impact Finding
Project Title/Location (include county): 1818 Trousdale Drive, Burlingame, CA, San Mateo
County, ND 539-P, New Four -Story 79-Unit
Assisted Living Facility
Project Description: The proposed project includes demolishing an existing one-story office
building (15,000 SF) and building a new, four-story, 79-unit assisted living facility with below -
grade parking at 1818 Trousdale Drive, zoned TW. A conditional use permit is required for a
group residential facility for the elderly in the TW zoning district.
The proposed assisted living facility will contain a total of 79 units. The main entrance to the
facility is proposed at the corner of Trousdale and Ogden Drive. A second entrance is provided
off Ogden Drive. The first and second floors will contain assisted living units and related
common activity and support services. The third floor will contain suites for memory -impaired
residents. The fourth floor is similar to the third floor but with lower staffing requirements and
increased amenities for residents. The assisted living units consist of one -bedroom, two -
bedroom and a "Denver" unit which can accommodate one or two persons. The proposed
facility will contain 37 one -bedroom units, 20 two -bedroom units and 22 "Denver" units.
Typical units range in size from 395 SF to 635 SF.
The proposed exterior will include stucco walls, vinyl clad double -hung wood windows, stained
wood windows and doors at first floor public places, and a concrete tile "terra cotta" roof. On
the first floor, a decorative railing above a low retaining wall is proposed along Ogden and
Trousdale Drive. At the main entrance to the facility, located at the corner of the building at
Ogden and Trousdale Drive, a metal and glass canopy is proposed to clearly identify the
entrance. The canopy extends out from the face of the building and its edge would be located 3'-
0" from the property line along Ogden Drive and on the property line along Trousdale Drive. A
front setback variance is required for the proposed canopy on the first floor along Ogden Drive
(3'-0" proposed where 10'-0" is required for a length of 48'-0"). A side setback variance is
required for the proposed canopy on the first floor along Trousdale Drive (0'-0" proposed where
10'-0" is required for a length of 48'-0"). The proposed building, as measured to the roof ridge, is
56-7" above average top of curb along Trousdale Drive and 52'-6" above average top of curb
along Ogden Drive (35'-0" review line). A conditional use permit is required to exceed the 35'
review line along Trousdale Drive and Ogden Drive (56-7" proposed along Trousdale Drive and
52'-6" proposed along Ogden Drive). The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reviewed the
project at the proposed height and determined that it complied with their standards for no hazard
to air navigation (see attached letter dated May 7, 2005 from FAA).
For a group residential facility, the code requires on -site parking at a minimum of one parking
space for each three residential units (CS 25.70.034, 3). For the proposed 79-unit facility, a
minimum of 27 parking spaces are required on -site. The project includes a total of 36 parking
spaces in the below -grade parking garage (24 standard spaces, 2 disabled -accessible spaces and
10 compact parking spaces provided). The project includes 9 parking spaces over the minimum
required.
Findings of Exemption (attach as necessary):
The City of Burlingame finds that on the basis of the Initial Study and comments received there
is no substantial evidence the proposed project will have a significant effect on wildlife or its
habitat. The attached evaluation provides additional documentation and support for this finding.
Certification:
I hereby certify that the public agency has made the above finding and that the project will not
individually or cumulatively have an adverse effect on wildlife resources, a efined in Section
711.2 of the Fish and Game Code.
City PlanAer
Title: City Planner
Lead Agency: City of Burlingame
Date: July 25, 2006