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Home My WebLink AboutInitial Plan; Zoning Review IPZR2017011 - Project Description61%KAISERPERMANara JaneJames PlanningManager PlanningDivision,CommunityDevelopment Department 2000 MainStreet HuntingtonBeach,CA92648 July18, 2017 RE:Planningand ZoningReview for 18081 Beach Boulevard Ms.James, RECEIVED JUL182017 DeptofCommunityDevelopment Sincewe last spoke, our projectteam has been working to develop aconcept forthe redevelopment ofthe existing undersized and outmoded MedicalOfficeBuildingat 18081 Beach Boulevard.Webelieve ourproposal meets the intent ofthe BeachEdingerCorridors SpecificPlanandwill greatly enhance this section of BeachBoulevard. Wehave devised two alternatives - the first (Alternative 1:FourStoryMedicalOffice Building)is our preferred response to ourmember needs, as well as the site constraints and the Beachand EdingerCorridorsSpecificPlandevelopment standards;the second (Alternative 2:Three StoryMedicalOfficeBuildingplus addition), provides aless preferred option that addresses potential phasing constraints. Welook forwardto PlanningDepartmentwritten comments. Wewelcome all feedback relating to the proposed, however atthis time,we have the below questions regardingthe project: Phasing Asexplained inthe ProjectDescription,construction ofthe new facilityis anticipated to be phased over an approximate 5 year period. Sincethe SpecificPlan contains a MaximumAmountof Net New Development (MAND)and does not entitle square footage until abuildingpermit is obtained,how is aphased project entitled underthe SpecificPlan?ForKaiser,it is crucialthat we entitle the entire build-out up front.Onpage 8,the Planstates, "Developmentandconstruction phasing of selected projectcomponents maybe approved by the Directorand shall not require a Request for Deviation orVarianceto the SpecificPlan."Does this mean that the later phases ofa development couldbe entitled without first obtaining abuilding permit? Inorder to avoid disruption in care,it is necessary to maintainfulloperation ofthe existing (andlater,the new) medical offices duringconstruction. Asnoted on the submittal, duringa construction portion ofthe proposed phased development, the use will have aparkingdeficitpursuantto the SpecificPlan.Would Kaiserbe required to provide offsite parkingduringthat period of construction? Kaiser'spreferred approach (Alternative 1) includes the development of a "shelled" fourthstory. This floorwould not be used or finished untilthe completion ofthe 393 E. Walnut Street, 4th Floor Pasadena, CA 91188 parkingstructure.Would Kaiserbe required to provide related on-site parkingand open space while this shelled story is not occupied?Whattype of permit would be required for shelled space? Development Standards / UseTypes IfKaiserultimately proposes areduced setback,what is the process andtimeline for obtaining PlanningCommissionapproval of a ConditionalUse Permit?Wouldthe entire projectbe considered discretionary inthat case?Arethere CEQA implications? Theexisting medical officebuildingincludes aretail pharmacy,andthe ground floor ofthe new MedicalOfficeBuildingis proposed to include aretail pharmacy.Would this constitute a change in MAND,parkingrequirements, or other development standards? Isawrapped parkingstructure considered a "building"per the SpecificPlan,and would itbe subjectto the Adjacentto Housinglimitations as currently proposed? If so, what is the height equivalent of fourstories? CEQA 1.Itwas previously communicated that the projectpotentially couldtier-off the existing SpecificPlanEIR,andit was suggested that we supply a memorandum outlining the project'sconsistency with the previously adopted EIR.What informationspecifically should be addressed in such memorandum (e.g.utility infrastructurestudies, trafficimpactanalysis, etc.). Dueto Kaiser'sinternal timelines, we would preferto obtain CEQAclearance priorto project approval,in the case thatthe Cityrequires a more formalCEQAprocess. Off-site Improvements The PreliminaryTrafficAssessment shows no significantimpacts to eight key intersections. Arethere anyoff-site improvements we should expect through the permitting process, relatingto the SpecificPlanor other Cityrequirements? Whatare the required sidewalk andplanter strip/parkway widths? Isany additional dedication required? We look forwardto working with you andyour team on this transformative projectfor BeachBoulevard.Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions regardingthis submittal. Icanbe reached at r or 626-660-8690. GretchenSiemers LandUse Manager KaiserPermanente Attachments: ProjectDescription