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Home My WebLink AboutAGENDA REPORT 2000 0105 CC REG ITEM 10I1'2,-. 10 ( T TEM /'o . . (_;? i >" ')r'`N,T0QRPAT?K, GAIT,- ORIYIA ( -kA GAiivlctl : lee g Of "d� ACi CITY OF MOORPARK AGENDA REPORT To: Honorable City Council From: Wayne Loftus, Director of Community Development4�° Date: December 20, 1999 (CC meeting of 1/5/2000) Subject: Consider Status of Lighting Issues and Determine If Resolution is Complete at the Marketplace Properties Commercial Center (Rite Aid /Kindercare) BACKGROUND: On December 10, 1999, a communication was provided to City Council concerning the status of the exterior lighting (building and parking lot) at the Rite Aid /Kindercare center at the northwest corner of Tierra Rejada Road and Spring Road. The December 10 memorandum noted that the project developer as of December 3, 1999, had completed proposed modifications to the light fixtures including the installation of opaque glass, louvers and cutoffs. The December 10 memorandum also noted that this item would be placed on this Council agenda to conclude if the developer had satisfactorily resolved concerns relating to the brightness of the lights and light migration beyond the project site. Surety remains on deposit ($10,000 cash) for the purpose of resolving these lighting concerns. Should Council conclude that this issue is resolved with the latest developer modifications, the surety will be released minus any outstanding processing and condition compliance costs. DISCUSSION• On February 12, 1999, the Director of Community Development issued a Conditional Certificate of Occupancy for the Rite Aid Drug Store allowing that retail use to commence operation prior to completion of several conditions of the City Council approving resolution. At that time there was considerable attention focused upon the design of the parking lot light bases because of their height and bulk. 9912151rghGng issues.docc.doc- 1020199 -1:32 PM 000109 Honorable City Council December 20, 1999 Page 2 This issue was subsequently resolved through the incorporation of additional landscaping and a standard for light base design was established through the recent adoption of the ordinance on lighting standards. However, it became apparent during the early days of the store operation, that the more important neighborhood and community concerns related to the brightness of the parking lot and Rite Aid building lights and the migration of the light beyond the project property lines. Following the receipt of a number of complaints concerning the lighting characteristics the developer appeared before the City Council on February 17, 1999, and provided an explanation to Council concerning feasible options to correct the conditions. The City Council established April 1, 1999, as the time frame for correction and the developer agreed. Correction of the problem was approached on a phased basis with the developer attempting to correct the most offensive aspects of the lighting problem. Through the course of this effort, staff and Council viewed several test conditions to determine the effectiveness of the proposed solution which involved the retrofit of the installed fixtures with louvers, cutoffs and opaque glass. The louvers direct light downward at a 45 degree angle, and the cutoffs are intended to block light horizontally. The opaque glass removes the brightness and harsh rays of the metal halide bulbs that were used in the fixtures. Following the completion of several test areas and viewing by Council and staff it was concluded that all of the fixtures would require retrofit features to resolve the lighting issue to Council's satisfaction. The developer subsequently agreed to apply modifications to each fixture based upon its site location and commenced that work. Progress has been slow because of delays in receiving the necessary items from the manufacturer /supplier. However, as noted earlier in this report as of December 3, 1999, all exterior parking lot and Rite Aid building fixtures have been retrofitted as follows: 1. All perimeter fixtures adjacent to Tierra Rejada Road and Spring Road have all three modifications of: louvers, cutoffs and opaque glass. M:1CLafleurlMMa- MARKETPLACE PROPERTIESM1215 fighting issues.domdoc 12/20!991:32 PM Honorable City Council December 29, 1999 Page 3 2. All interior poles /fixtures, including the poles /fixtures at the westerly property line have louvers and opaque glass. 3. The Rite Aid building lights have cutoffs and opaque glass. With the installation of the above noted modifications to the lights at this commercial location the developer believes that the Councils direction on this issue has been implemented and the project should be considered as complete. Staff has observed the site from several locations since the December 3 modifications and it has been concluded that there is a considerable improvement in the overall lighting solution and the most frequently criticized characteristics have been corrected. It is not feasible to make improvement beyond the current changes in site lighting with the current lighting fixtures, unless the ballast is changed which would allow lower wattage bulbs. During the course of previous discussions between the developer and the City Council the developer stated that the cost per pole (two fixtures) to replace the ballast was approximately $1,500.00, and the developer was not willing to incur that expense. Additionally, based upon the amount of light that currently reaches ground level a reduction in bulb wattage that could be implemented with the ballast change would likely reduce the light factor, therefore, is not viewed as a feasible solution. If the City Council concurs that the lighting characteristics of this site have been satisfied, this project may be viewed as complete and the remaining surety to guarantee project completion may be released as appropriate. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: That City Council concur that the modified lighting satisfies the conditions of approval. Attachment "A" Site Plan with Lighting Fixture Locations MACLafleuWea- MARKETPLACE PROPERTIES19912151' hting issues.dooc.doc 12/2919911:10 AM 00011 ITE AID BUILDING LIGHT FIXTURES ARKING LOT LIGHT POLE FIXTURES i 1> y Y.II[MMY IMD�C `•¢ NwTGti pWr ..r•n.,.p..r ..p+ IN.y .1 9 \ o 90 �� rvac O� 10A T' Tww E rc►A.b . 0 SF• m AP i..., ,q PARKING PROVIDED 143 PARKING BUILDING RATIO 6.4911000 PARKING REQUIRED Be TIC: PARKNG RC-01/F CALCLLATION FOR MS SO£6C IS BASED LIDON THE FOLLOWNa GENE AETAL. OtD CARE 11300 SF TOTAL LANOSCApED AREA: 60.755 SF* PERCENTAGE OF LANDSCAPED AREA ON FIE: 31.94% PARK9IG ARE/: 69.N6 SF* PERCENTAGE OF LAND COVERED BY PAW34 AREA: 36.46% LANDSCAPNG N PARKNG AREA: 62.115 SF= PERCEMAGE OF LANDSCAPNO N PARKNO AREA: LOA% VICINITY MAP• ARK 1i�C SITE' 1 A PROJECT FOR- Marketplace Properties Slp C*nt f L tivkprFnl r 13522 Newport Avenue 5wte 100 ti Tusn. 92780 (714)731- 1•B88B FAX (7 14) 730.3525 A COMMERCIAL PROJECT AT MOORPARK. CA. TIERRA REJADA ROAD & SPRING ROAD - . � / �__- -- .ter-- '- ,icxa.. _ .a~'_.� -�,: :. ... -\ •.:; .e PARKING PROVIDED 143 PARKING BUILDING RATIO 6.4911000 PARKING REQUIRED Be TIC: PARKNG RC-01/F CALCLLATION FOR MS SO£6C IS BASED LIDON THE FOLLOWNa GENE AETAL. OtD CARE 11300 SF TOTAL LANOSCApED AREA: 60.755 SF* PERCENTAGE OF LANDSCAPED AREA ON FIE: 31.94% PARK9IG ARE/: 69.N6 SF* PERCENTAGE OF LAND COVERED BY PAW34 AREA: 36.46% LANDSCAPNG N PARKNG AREA: 62.115 SF= PERCEMAGE OF LANDSCAPNO N PARKNO AREA: LOA% VICINITY MAP• ARK 1i�C SITE' 1 A PROJECT FOR- Marketplace Properties Slp C*nt f L tivkprFnl r 13522 Newport Avenue 5wte 100 ti Tusn. 92780 (714)731- 1•B88B FAX (7 14) 730.3525 A COMMERCIAL PROJECT AT MOORPARK. CA. TIERRA REJADA ROAD & SPRING ROAD