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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCT 98-07; Lincoln North Pointe; Tentative Map (CT) (3)City of Carlsbad Planning Department September 24, 1998 Mr. Richard Simons Lincoln Property Company N.C., Inc. 30 Executive Park, Suite 100 Irvine, California 92614 SUBJECT: SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD 98-01/HDP 98-05/SUP 98-03/CUP 98-08- LINCOLN NORTH POINTE Dear Mr. Simons : Pursuant to Assembly Bill 3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990, it has been determined that your project is subject to filing fees of $1,275 levied by the State Department of Fish and Game. This fee is payable to the County on approval of your project. Please submit a check for the above amount (payable to the City of Carlsbad) to the City of Carlsbad, Planning Department, 2075 Las Palmas Drive, Carlsbad, California 92009-1576. Please note that the fee must be submitted to the Planning Department as soon as possible. If you have any questions, please contact Chris DeCerbo at (760) 438-1161, extension 4445. Sincerely, CHRIS DECERBO Principal Planner CD:sh file Attachment 2O75 La Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (76O) 438-1161 - FAX (760) 438-0894 © NOTE ADDITIONAL FEES. STATE DEPARTMENT OF FISH & GAME Cities and Counties throughout California have been notified of legislation (AB 3158, Chapter 1706, Statutes of 1990) which became effective on January 1, 1991. This law requires the State of California Department of Fish and Game to levy a fee to all project applicants (public and private) subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to defray the cost of managing and protecting fish and wildlife trust resources. Projects which are categorically exempt from CEQA and which have no adverse impact on fish and wildlife or projects which are denied, are not subject to the fee. All other projects are subject to the following fees: Proj ects with Negative Declarations $1,275. Projects with EIRs $875. Due to State Law constraints the City of Carlsbad will collect the fee where applicable and pass it to the County of San Diego. After submission, the City of Carlsbad Planning Department will make an Environmental Assessment of your application. After this initial assessment the Planning Department will notify you if the fee is required. State Department of Fish and Game P.O. Box 944209 Sacramento CA 94244-2090 (916)445-3531 OCT 02 '98 05: 49PM LINCOLN PROPERTY CO P.I LINCOLN P R O P li 11 T Y COMPANY N . C . , INC 3 0 li. X 11 C 0 'I' 1 V E PARK, S U I T E 100 I R V I N li , CALIFORNIA 92614 (949) 261-2100 li XT. 129 FACSIMILE TRANSMITTAL SHEET TO: v^H?\^J COMPANY: PROM-. r^- ^- C-^*?^) Edwin Sundareson BATE. PAJCNUMBER: TOTAL NO. Oh' 1'AGES INCLUDING COVER: [ 1 (0Q\ U"2^ O ^~ f""}9°j"-/ ^*" I'HONE NUMBER' RE1 SF.NDER'S Rbh-KKENCE NUMBER: YOUKXEFERENCH NUMBER: D URGENT Dl'OK REVIEW D PLEASE COMMliNT D PI.EASK REPLY D PLEASF. RECYCLli NOTES/COMMENTS. [CLICK 1-itRE /iND TYPE RETURN ADDRESSJ OCT 02 '98 05=49PM LINCOLN PROPERTY CO p.2 LEGACYPARTNERS Legacy Partners 30 Executive Park, Suite 100 Irane, CA 92614-6741 Phone: 949. 261.2100 October 2, 1998 Chris DeCerbo City of Carlsbad Planning Department 2075 La Palmas Dr. Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 Re: Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, condition for Planned Industrial Permit. Dear Mr. DeCerbo: This letter is to confirm that Lincoln Property Company intends to implement or cause to implement a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Lincoln Nonhpoint project located at 6155 El Camino Real. 1) This shall entail acquisition of comparable quality habitat either from within the City of Carlsbad or outside the City of Carlsbad and/or the payment of an in-lieu fee to the City of Carlsbad for future acquisition of comparable acreage and quality habitat, 2) Non-native pampas grass shall be removed from the on site wetlands and the proposed manufactured slope adjacent to and east of the wetlands shall be planted with a mix of species which are primarily native to the area and are compatible with the function of the wetlands. We intend to complete these items in the next 120 days and Lincoln Property Company will be the responsible party to complete these items. These mitigation measures are based upon an Environmental Mitigation Monitoring Checklist in the Planning Commission Resolution No, 4354. If you have any question or need further information please call me at (949)261-9871. Sincerely, Edwin Sundareson Project Manager I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THE PROPERTY OWNERS LIST AND LABELS SUBMITTED TO THE CITY OF CARLSBAD ON THIS DATE REPRESENT THE LATEST AVAILABLE INFORMATION FROM THE EQUALIZED ASSESSOR'S ROLES. APPLICATION NAME AND NUMBER L \&\ fl APPLICANT OR APPLICANT'S REPRESENTATIVE DATE: RECEIVED BY DATE: City of Carlsbad Planning Department May 12, 1997 Smith Consulting Architects 5355 Mira Sorrento Place, Suite 650 San Diego, CA 92121 SUBJECT: LINCOLN PROPERTY/HUGHES PRE 97-26 APN: 213-020-14 A preliminary review of your project was conducted on May 8, 1997. Listed below are the issues raised by staff. Please note that the purpose of a preliminary review is to provide you with direction and comments on the overall concept of your project. The preliminary review does not represent an in-depth analysis of your project. Additional issues of concern may be raised after your application is submitted and processed for a more specific and detailed review. Planning: 1. The existing Hughes development was approved in 1972 through Specific Plan 109. The site was likely processed under specific plan in 1972 due to its location within the influence area of Palomar Airport. Any additional development or redevelopment of the subject 49.53 acre Hughes site remains subject to Specific Plan 109. Specific Plan 109 currently only includes a Site Development Plan for the Hughes development and does not include the required specific plan contents, pursuant to Article 8, Sections 65451 of the California Planning and Zoning Law. A proposal to process a new development on the subject property through a Specific Plan would therefore require that Specific Plan 109 be amended to incorporate all the required contents per Section 65451 of State Law. An alternative processing approach would be to void the existing Specific Plan 109 (in that the City's Updated General Plan no longer mandates that projects located within the Palomar Airport Influence Area be required to process a specific plan) and process the proposal through other discretionary permits. These discretionary permits would include a minor subdivision or tentative map for the creation of separate lots, a non-residential planned unit development for shared access and parking or condominium ownership of the buildings, planned industrial permits required by the underlying Planned Industrial (PM) Zone and a Special Use Permit for development along the El Camino Real Corridor. 2. The application for Preliminary Review 97-26, which covers the eastern 35.66 acres of lot 213-020-14, was submitted to the City on April 25, 1997. On May 2, 1997 Smith Consulting Architects met with the Assistant Planning Director to discuss a preliminary plan for the western 13.87 acres of this lot. With reference to this western 13.87 acres, staff has the following comments: 2O75 Las Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 - (619) 438-1161 • FAX (G19) 438-O894 LINCOLN PROPERTY/HUGHES PRE 97-26 DATE 05 - 12 - 97 PAGE 2 a. The property appears to be vegetated with native vegetation (chapparal or sage scrub communities). Accordingly it is strongly recommended that a detailed biological assessment of the property be undertaken in order to document the biological resources (i.e.; listed, threatened, endangered and otherwise) which exist on the property, to assess the impacts from development and to propose mitigation where necessary. b. Staff does not support the proposal to access this property exclusively off of the existing cul-de-sac to the west. The site plan should be redesigned to provide a private drive access from this property through the eastern portion of lot 213-020-14 to El Camino Real. This access shall be required to be designed and guaranteed with the first phase of development for lot 213-020-14. The development of this access way between the eastern and western portions of lot 213-020-14 may require the processing of a hillside development permit. 3. The Zone 5 Local Facilities Management Plan projected a total buildout square footage of 629,560 square feet for Lot 213-040-14 (i.e.; 237,520 for the existing structure and 392,040 for future development). The proposal to develop 645,000 total square feet exceeds the projected total buildout square footage for the property and therefore would require an amendment to the Zone 5 LFMP. 4. This proposal to exceed the projected total buildout square footage for the property would also change the environmental processing requirements for the project. Specifically, development of this property with up to 629,560 SF of non-residential uses was covered under the Master Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Updated City General Plan (EIR 93-01). Under the scenario that the site is ultimately developed with non-residential uses at an intensity which does not exceed 629,560 SF, the project can be considered a subsequent project for which the environmental effects have already been considered in conjunction with the previously certified Master EIR. A subsequent project would be found to be in prior compliance with Master EIR 93-01 . Since the City Council in approving the Master EIR had to make findings of overriding consideration for significant and unmitigable traffic and air quality impacts, any higher intensity development, which would exacerbate the significant and unmitigable traffic and air quality impacts, would require an environmental impact report and the City Council to make findings of overriding consideration. 5. Pursuant to the El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards, the Design Theme for this area (Area 4) should be Planned "campus type" research, business, service center. The project as proposed should be redesigned to incorporate a more campus type design with amenities including a major centralized landscaped open space area and perhaps a food court, which is surrounded by proposed structures with the majority of the required parking located on the perimeter of the property and pedestrian linkages throughout the site. 6. The City's Industrial Parking Standards are: Research and Development 1 space/ 250 SF; Manufacturing 1 space/ 400 SF and Warehouse 1 space/ 1,000 SF. Pursuant to Planning Department Policy No. 14, all shell type or spec buildings in the industrial zones shall be required to provide one parking space for every 250 square feet of gross floor area. LINCOLN PROPERTY/HUGHES PRE 97-26 DATE 05- 12-97 PAGE 3 Projects which wish to have parking at manufacturing or warehouse standards must have a deed restriction placed on the property indicating that those less parking intensive uses will be retained and that no more parking intensive uses will be permitted unless more parking is provided consistent with City standards. Prior to submitting a formal application for discretionary review, please clearly identify the specific floor area of the industrial uses which are proposed and park them consistent with City standards or park the project at a ratio of 1 space/ 250 SF. 7. Please setback building #4 a minimum of 50 feet from the right-of-way line for El Camino Real. 8. The proposed driveway which is located in the front yard setback along El Camino Real should be screened from El Camino Real with a mixture of mounding and landscaping. 9. Pursuant to Section 21.34.070 (3) the proposed project (645,000 SF) requires a minimum of 38,700 SF of outdoor eating area. Please redesign the site plan to satisfy this minimum standard. Engineering: 1. With the development of the site, the Engineering Department will require the full median to be constructed from the north to south property lines on El Camino Real. A signalized intersection will also be required at the southernmost driveway. All of the driveways to El Camino Real should be designed to meet the City's alley approach standard GS -20. The northerly driveway will be required to have a deceleration lane. On the plans, it appears that the existing driveways are reversed. The double-wide driveway exists at the southerly property line and the single-wide driveway exists at the northerly. 2. NPDES will need to be designed into the site. 3. There are several locations where a semi-tractor will not be able to negotiate the turns for full circulation on the site. Please refer to the redlined prints for those locations. 4. A connection for vehicles should be planned and designed into the site to connect the proposed upper pad with the lower pad, it will need secondary access per engineering standards. We recommend that that be accomplished by a private drive connecting the upper and lower pads. We are open to discussing location of that drive. 5. Drainage will be another concern that needs to be designed into the site. A determination of capacity of existing drainage facilities will need to be done. Existing and proposed topography site drainage and grading quantities should also be shown, along with any impact they may create to adjoining properties. LINCOLN PROPERTY/HUGHES PRE 97-26 DATE 05- 12-97 PAGE 4 Please contact Chris DeCerbo at (760) 438-1161, extension 4445 if you have any questions. Sincerely, GARY/E. WAYr Assistant Planning Director GW:nc c: Michael J. Holzmiller Bobbie Hoder File Copy Data Entry City of Carlsbad Public Works — Engineering May 22, 1998 Richard Simons LINCOLN PROPERTY COMPANY 30 Executive Park, Suite 135 P.O. Box 19693 Irvine, CA 92713-9693 LINCOLN/VIASAT STATUS I have heard secondhand that your intention is to continue processing the project showing the traffic signal on El Camino Real at your requested location. As you know, that location is not supported by the City. Would you please confirm or deny the information I heard as it relates to the traffic signal location. I would appreciate this information so that we may properly process the project through Planning Commission to City Council. If you have any questions regarding this, please call Frank Jimeno, the project engineer, at (760)438-1161, extension 4501. Sincerely, ROBERT J. WOJCIK, P.E. Principal Civil Engineer RJW:jb c: Richard Cornelius, Smith Consulting Architects Margaret Purviance, O'Day Consultants City Manager Community Development Director Public Works Director Economic Development Manager, Cynthia Haas Associate Engineer, Frank Jimeno Principal Planner, Chris Decerbo 2O75 Las Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (76O) 438-1161 • FAX (760) 431-5769 dity of Cafrlsbad Planning Department July 28, 1998 Tom Lamore Smith Consulting 5355 Mira Sorrento Place #650 San Diego Ca 92121 SUBJECT:SP 109(B) - LINCOLN NORTH POINTE The preliminary staff report for the above referenced project will be available for you to pick up on Friday, July 31, 1998, after 8:00 a.m. This preliminary report will be discussed by staff at the Development Coordinating Committee (DCC) meeting which will be held on August 10, 1998. A twenty (20) minute appointment has been set aside for you at 11:00 am. If you have any questions concerning your project you should attend the DCC meeting. If you need additional information concerning this matter, please contact your Planner, Chris DeCerbo at (760) 438-1161, extension 4445. CITY Cf CARLSBAD ^RY/E.'WAYNE Assistant Planning Director G6W:CD:dch Richard Simons File Copy 2O75 La Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (76O) 438-1161 - FAX (76O) 438-O894 ® 02/19/98 THIl 17:04 FAX 619 438 7630 ViaSat Inc.H001 ViaSat To: Company: Position Phone: Fax: 2290 Cosmos Court • Carlsbad, CA 92009-1585 Business Relations FAX No. (760) 438-7310 Mr. Chris DeCerbo City of Carlsbad (760)438-1161 (760)438-0894 Randy Bent ViaSat Inc 760-438-8099 February 19,1998 From: Company: Phone: Date: Pages including this cover page: 2 PROPRIETARY NOTICE: THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS TRANSMISSION IS INTENDED ONLY FOR THE USE OF THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY NAMED ABOVE. IF THE READER OF THIS MESSAGE IS NOT THE INTENDED RECIPIENT, YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT ANY USE, DUPLICATION, OR DISSEMINATION OF THE CONTENTS THIS MESSAGE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. IF YOU HAVE RECEIVED THIS MESSAGE IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY TO ARRANGE FOR THE RETURN OF THIS TRANSMISSION TO VIASAT. Comments: Please deliver immediately to Mr. DeCerbo. Thank you. Chris-1 thought it appropriate to copy you directly of a letter I sent to Cynthia on Feb. 17th. It was a pleasure to have met you and we look forward to working closely together. Randy 02/19/98 THU 17:04 FAX 619 438 7630 ViaSat Inc. II002 ViaSat 2290 Cosmos Court Carlsbad, CA 92009-1517 Tel: (760) 438-8099 Fax: (760) 438-8489 February 17,1998 Ms. Cynthia Haas City of Carlsbad Economic Development Manager 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 Subject: ViaSat Build-to-Suit at the Lincoln Northpointe (Hughes) site Dear Cynthia: On behalf of ViaSat, I want to thank you and your team for the outstanding meeting we had with you on February 10th. As you know, it is very important to us that we establish an aggressive completion date and that we all do everything reasonably possible to meet this completion date. All of us were very impressed with the "can do" attitude displayed by aU and we are confident that we can mutually succeed. One of the many issues addressed was the location of the traffic signal. We wanted to go on record stating that it is our strong desire that this signalized intersection be directly across from our main entrance. With our current projection of approximately five hundred (500) employees at the lease commencement date, it is easy to understand the importance of this traffic signal to us. Your assistance is this matter is greatly appreciated and we thank you in advance for your efforts. Again, thank you for your efforts and attention. Please let us know if we need to do anything to support you or this project. Should you have any questions or if I may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me. Very Truly Yours, Randal T. Bent Director, Business Relations Cc: Mr. Bud Lewis, Mayor F MAY 14 '98 11:18PM DUDEK & flSSOCIftTES p 1/2 DUDEK ^Ke<peering. Planning, Corporate Office: ^f 760.942.5U7 Environmental Sciences and 605 Third Street Fax 760.632.0164 |& ASSOCIATES) Management Services Encinitas, California 92024 A California Cnrpwra jion 14 May 1998 1433-01 Don Rideout Community Development Department City of Carlsbad 2075 Las Palmas Avenue Carlsbad, California 92009 Subject; Lincoln North Poittte Development +Mitigation Requirements Dear Mr. Rideout: Last month {13 April), representatives of the City (Don Rideout and Chris Decerbo), California Department oE Pish and Game (David Lawhead), U. S, Fish and Wildlife Service (Julie Vanderwier), Lincoln Property Company (Rich Simons) and Dudek & Associates, Inc. (Harold Wier) met to discuss mitiga tion requirements of the proposed Lincoln North Pointe development. This project is proposed for the 50-acre former Hughes property located in the southwest quadrant of El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road, south of the driving range. The principal topics that were on the applicant's agenda, and which were discussed and resolved, included the amount of buffer that would be required along the preserved wetland, and the mitigation for development of the southern maritime chaparral and its sensitive species. With regard to the onsite wetland, it was agreed that: a) there should be a buffer approximately 10 feet wide along the eastern wetland edge; b) the wetland should be enhanced by removal of alien plants; and, c) the development pad slope adjacent to the wetland should be planted with a mix of species, primarily native to the area, that are compatible with the function of the wetland. The City did not indicate the need for preparation of a conceptual landscape plan at this time. Rich Simons articulated efforts he and DUDEK had made to locate the appropriate amount of suitable southern maritime chaparral mitigation.land within the City of Carlsbad. The agencies and City acknowledged Chat the opportunities within the City are limited. DUDEK indicated that Don Rideout had assisted by identifying a number of candidate mitigation sites, and that we had not found an owner that would be willing to sell land that would be suitable. As Don r\ideout explained,, most of what initially would appear to be available southern maritime chaparral sites have been MflY 14 '98 11:18AM DUDEK & ASSOCIATES P. 2/2 Lincoln North Pointe Development * Mitigation Requirements conserved or are otherwise not available as mitigation as a result of the land use entitlement process. Other sites are owned by individuals who have development plans in process and believe that they will need the acreage for their own mitigation, and a few sites arc owned by individuals who do not have specific plans but arc not willing to sell at this time. Specifically, we have contacted the owners or representatives of the Dunn parcel (Manzanita Partners), Hieatt parcel (Lawrence Jett), Kevane parcels (Elyssa Robertson), and Carlsbad Raceway (Pat O'Day) with negative results. We also contacted James Carter of Environmental Land Solutions, who reported that he was not aware of any lands containing southern maritime chaparral within the City of Carlsbad that are available at this time. We attempted to contact representatives of the Reiter and Sudduth parcels, but have received no response. Jim Carter had the same experience regarding parcels southwest of the Dunn parcel in zone 21. The lack of available southern maritime chaparral within the City of Carlsbad necessitates consideration of a different approach to mitigation for this sensitive habitat type and its constituent sensitive species. Lincoln Property Company has stated they are willing to look at a variety of options and are ready to commit to an acceptable one. including: acquisition of 15 southern maritime chaparral credits plus additional coastal sage scrub habitat credits outside the City of Carlsbad at the Manchester Avenue Mitigation Bank in Encinitas; acquisition of 15 southern maritime chaparral habitat credits at the Manchester Avenue Mitigation Bank and acquisition of coastal sage scrub habitat or credits within the City of Carlsbad; or, payment of a fee to the City. Lincoln understands that these approaches are not typical in the City of Carlsbad, yet some approach beyond the one that is specified by staff 's working policy is required at this time. Because of this, we request a meeting as soon as possible with you and appropriate members of the City staff. Because of the need to resolve this issue prior to the project being heard by the City Council, this issue needs to be resolved as soon as possible. Lincoln and DUDEK will be available at your convenience. Please call me once you have determined an acceptable date. Very truly yours, Dudek & Associates, Inc <• Harold A. Wier Botanist cc: Rich Simons, Lincoln Property Company ^ASSOCIATES ™—i—™TT:,;;.,;.. c..,.,,,,,. May u. 199* •City of Carlsbad Planning Department July 1, 1998 Thomas Lamore Smith Consulting Architects 5355 Mira Sorrento Place San Diego, CA 92121 SUBJECT: SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD 98-01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/CUP 98-08 - LINCOLN NORTH POINTE The City of Carlsbad Planning and Engineering Departments have completed a review of your project re-submittal (dated June 17, 1998). There still remains issues, listed below, which need to be resolved prior to scheduling the project for public hearing. Please contact your staff planner, Chris DeCerbo, at (760) 438-1161, extension 4445, if you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting to discuss the application. Sincerely, Chris DeCerbo Principal Planner CD:mh c: Marty Orenyak Michael Holzmiller Gary Wayne Cynthia Haas Bob Wojcik Frank Jimeno Richard Simons Gerard Tanksley 2O75 Las Palmas Dr. - Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (760) 438-1161 • FAX (760) 438-O894 ISSUES OF CONCERN No. SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/ PUD 98-01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/CUP 98-08 Planning: 1. As previously discussed in the City's project issues letter (dated April 3,1998), for lots which have frontage on El Camino Real, the El Camino Real Development Standards specify that the maximum permitted building height is 35 feet. Consistent with this requirement, please reduce the total height of buildings 1 and 3 (including parapets and equipment screens) from 38 feet to 35 feet maximum. Please revise the building elevation exhibits to correctly indicate the maximum heights of the buildings including parapets and equipment screens. 2. Please revise the parking notes for lots 6 and 7 as follows: Lot-6 Parking Provided Standard - 173 Compact- 58(25%) Total -231 Lot-7 Parking Required Warehouse - 23 Total - 200 3. Please revise the landscape plans as follows: a. To reflect the parking revisions to lots 6 and 8 which were incorporated into the site plan as a consequence of the relocation of the project traffic signal; b. to include the same plant species (Mondell Pine, Strawberry Tree and Knife Acacia) as shown on the satellite dish farm exhibit AC4. 4. Please revise the site plan along the eastern side of the Viasat Administration Building to incorporate the landscape concept as depicted on the landscape plans. r City of Carlsbad Planning Department July 1, 1998 Thomas Lamore Smith Consulting Architects 5355 Mira Sorrento Place San Diego, CA 92121 SUBJECT: SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD 98-01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/CUP 98- 08 - LINCOLN NORTH POINTE Your application has been tentatively scheduled for a hearing by the Planning Commission on August 1 9, 1 998. However, for this to occur, you must submit the additional items listed below. If the required items are not received by July 20, 1998, your project will be rescheduled for a later hearing. In the event the scheduled hearing date is the last available date for the City to comply with the Permit Streamlining Act, and the required items listed below have not been submitted, the project will be scheduled for denial. 1. Please submit the following plans: A) 10 copies of your (site plans, landscape plans, building elevation plans, floor plans) on 24" x 36" sheets of paper, stapled in complete sets folded into 8 %' x 11" size. B) One SVz" x 11" copy of your reduced site plan, building elevation and floor plans. These copies must be of a quality which is photographically reproducible. Only essential data should be included on plans. 2. As required by Section 65091 of the California Government Code, please submit the following information needed for noticing and sign the enclosed form: A) 600' Owners List - a typewritten list of names and addresses of all property owners within a 600 foot radius of the subject property, including the applicant and/or owner. The list shall include the San Diego County Assessor's parcel number from the latest equalized assessment rolls. 2O75 La Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92009-1576 • (760) 438-1161 • FAX (760) 438-0894 )W-01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-<WcSP 109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD^5-01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-037CUP 98-08 JULY 1, 1998 PAGE 2 B) Mailing Labels - two (2) separate sets of mailing labels of the Property Owners within a 600 foot radius of the subject property. The list must be typed in all CAPITAL LETTERS, left justified, void of any punctuation. For any address other than a single family residence, an apartment or suite number must be included but the Apartment, Suite and/or Building Number must NOT appear in the street address line. DO NOT type assessor's parcel number on labels. DO NOT provide addressed envelopes - PROVIDE LABELS ONLY. Acceptable fonts are: Arial 11 pt, Airal Rounded MT Bold 9 pt .Courier 14 pt, Courier New 11 pt,), and MS Line Draw 11 pt. Sample labels are as follows: UNACCEPTABLE UNACCEPTABLE ACCEPTABLE Mrs. Jane Smith Mrs. Jane Smith MRS JANE SMITH 1 23 Magnolia Ave., Apt #3 1 23 Magnolia Ave. APT 3 Carlsbad, CA 92008 Apt. #3 123 MAGNOLIA AVE Carlsbad, CA 92008 CARLSBAD CA 92008 C) Radius Map - a map to scale, not less than 1" = 200', showing all lots entirely and partially within 600 feet of the exterior boundaries of the subject property. Each of these lots should be consecutively numbered and correspond with the property owner's list. The scale of the map may be reduced to a scale acceptable to the Planning Director if the required scale is impractical. D) Fee - a fee (check payable to the City of Carlsbad) shall be paid for covering the cost of mailing notices. Such fee shall equal the current postage rate times the total number of labels. Cash and credit cards are also accepted. Sincerely, Chris DeCerbo Principal Planner CD:mh Attachment May 19, 1998 TO: CITY MANAGER FROM: Economic Development Manager STATUS REPORT -VIASAT Background: In June 1997 staff and the City Council were contacted by ViaSat, one of our local high-tech companies (see attached San Diego Business Journal article), asking for the City's assistance in their expansion efforts. Their goal was relocate to a new building by December 1998. Subsequent to their request for assistance, ViaSat was designated by the City Council as a "priority" project, which meant that the project would be given the highest priority for processing by the City's Planning, Engineering and Building staff. At the time of their request for priority processing, ViaSat was negotiating with developers on four (4) vacant parcels in the industrial area. In late July 1997, staff was given the opportunity to review the four site plans, and provide comments regarding the feasibility of completing each proposal by ViaSat's target date of December 1998. Staff then met with ViaSat and reviewed each of the four site plans. Staffs assessment was that each site being considered had development issues that could potentially delay approval. However, the only site that staff felt had significant issues that would make it impossible to meet ViaSat's target date, was the Hughes site on El Camino Real. In spite of staffs comments, ViaSat selected the Hughes site for their expansion, with Lincoln Properties as the developer. It is important to note that ViaSat will occupy only a portion of the 50 acre Lincoln Properties project. Staff has continued to review the Lincoln Properties project, to the point where two key issues remain, location of the signalized access to the development at El Camino Real, and biological mitigation for the site. Signalized Access It has always been Lincoln Properties desire to locate a signal toward the center of their project along El Camino Real. However, any signalized access into the property will violate the City's intersection spacing standard with the existing El Camino Real signals at Palomar Airport Road and Camino Vida Roble. It is staffs position that a signalized intersection will be necessary to accommodate both the Bressi Ranch development and the Lincoln site. However, in order to minimize traffic impacts at the El Camino Real/Palomar Airport Road intersection, staff has proposed that the signal be located at the south end of the Lincoln project. Staff has maintained this position, since Lincoln Properties submitted its first preliminary review in May of 1997 (prior to ViaSat's selection of Lincoln). On April 28, 1998, Lincoln Properties, ViaSat, and staff met with Lloyd Hubbs and Engineering staff for the purpose of discussing the proposed signal location. At that meeting, it was the Public Works Director's position that the City should not approve a signal at the location proposed by the developer, as it was too close to the intersection at El Camino Real and Palomar Airport Road, and would create undesirable traffic impacts. In addition, it was noted that the City Council would ultimately need to approve any variances to the City's standards. To date, both the City and Lincoln maintain their opposing views on location of the signal. Mitigation In April 1998, staff met with Lincoln Properties, the California Department of Fish and Game, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Dudek and Associates to discuss mitigation requirements for the proposed project. One of the issues discussed was the mitigation for development of the southern maritime chaparral and its sensitive species. Approximately 15 acres of habitat will be removed from the project area with a mitigation ratio for replacement at a ration of 2:1, or 30 acres. To date Lincoln/Dudek have been unable to locate the appropriate amount of suitable mitigation land from within the City of Carlsbad. Although a number of potential sites have been identified, the developer has been unable to find anyone willing to sell. Many sites which appear to be suitable have already been conserved, are part of designated open space areas, or are owned by individuals who have development plans in process and believe that they will need the acreage for their own mitigation. In some cases, owners are just unwilling to sell the land at this time. So that their development (including ViaSat) may proceed, Lincoln Properties is proposing acquisition of 30 acres from the Manchester Avenue Mitigation Bank in Encinitas, or if that is unacceptable, the payment of a mitigation fee to the City. Currently there is no Council policy direction to establish a mitigation fee. Since the City's Habitat Management Plan has not been finalized, staff is considering the concept of a "cash deposit" that would apply to this project only. Although staff is considering introducing the idea of a cash deposit in lieu of suitable land to the City Council, staff will need to consult with the various wildlife agencies to ensure it is an acceptable approach for them. Summary Although both issues are currently unresolved, staff has provided the developer with an alternative location for the signalized intersection, which would allow them to proceed with their circulation planning. Any mitigation proposals, other than those which identify suitable land within the City of Carlsbad, will need to be considered and accepted by the City Council, prior to preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project. CYNTHIA HAAS c: Community Development Director Public Works Director Planning Director Chris De Cerbo Don Rideout Bob Wojcik • ^City of Carlsbad Planning Department May 15, 1998 Thomas Lamore Smith Consulting Architects 5355 Mira Sorrento Place San Diego, CA 92121 SUBJECT: SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD 98-01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/CUP 98-08 - LINCOLN NORTH POINTE Thank you for applying for Land Use Permits in the City of Carlsbad. The Planning Department has reviewed your Specific Plan Amendment, Tentative Map, Non-Residential Planned Unit Development, Hillside Development Permit, Planned Industrial Permit, Special Use Permit, and Conditional Use Permit application no. SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD 98-01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/CUP 98-08, as to its completeness for processing. The items requested from you earlier to make your Specific Plan Amendment, Tentative Map, Non- Residential Planned Unit Development, Hillside Development Permit, Planned Industrial Permit, Special Use Permit, and Conditional Use Permit, application no. SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD 98- 01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/CUP 98-08 complete have been received and reviewed by the Planning Department. It has been determined that the application is now complete for processing. Although the initial processing of your application may have already begun, the technical acceptance date is acknowledged by the date of this communication. Please note that although the application is now considered complete, there may be issues that could be discovered during project review and/or environmental review. Any issues should be resolved prior to scheduling the project for public hearing. In addition, the City may request, in the course of processing the application, that you clarify, amplify, correct, or otherwise, supplement the basic information required for the application. Please contact your staff planner, Chris DeCerbo, at (760) 438-1161, extension 4445, if you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting to discuss the application. Sincerely, CHRIS DE CERBO Principal Planner CD:kc Michael Holzmiller Gary Wayne Frank Jimeno Data Entry File Copy 2O75 La Pafmas • (76O) 438-1 161 • FAX (76O) 438-O894 a 5-foot clear distance is required between adjacent parking stalls located at an angle to each other. 3. Pedestrian ramps need to be shown at the southerly driveway. All pedestrian ramps need to be in the public right-of-way. 4. There could be some slope stability problems. More analysis will be required as part of the grading plans plancheck. 5. The drainage analysis needs to consider the existing capacity of the downstream system, some on-site detention might be required. The analysis should include a before and after development determination of water discharge. 6. All drainage must remain within the subdivision boundaries to the point of discharge. Note comments on plans. 7. The project will be conditioned to meet NPDES requirements. Design will be required prior to approval of grading plans. 8. The new traffic signal will be conditioned to be interconnected with the existing signals at Palomar Airport Road and Camino Vida Roble. ^*r City of Carlsbad Planning Department April 3, 1998 Thomas Lamore Smith Consulting Architects 5355 Mira Sorrento Place San Diego CA 92121 SUBJECT: SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD 98-01 /HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/ CUP 98-08 - LINCOLN NORTH POINTE Thank you for applying for Land Use Permits in the City of Carlsbad. The Planning Department has reviewed your Specific Plan Amendment, Tentative Map, Non-Residential Planned Unit Development, Hillside Development Permit, Planned Industrial Permit, Special Use Permit, and Conditional Use Permit application no. SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD 98- 01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/CUP 98-08, as to its completeness for processing. The application is incomplete, as submitted. Attached are two lists. The first list is information which must be submitted to complete your application. This list of items must be submitted directly to your staff planner by appointment. All list items must be submitted simultaneously and a copy of this list must be included with your submittals. No processing of your application can occur until the application is determined to be complete. The second list is issues of concern to staff. When all required materials are submitted the City has 30 days to make a determination of completeness. If the application is determined to be complete, processing for a decision on the application will be initiated. In addition, please note that you have six months from the date the application was initially filed, March 4, 1998, to either resubmit the application or submit the required information. Failure to resubmit the application or to submit the materials necessary to determine your application complete shall be deemed to constitute withdrawal of the application. If an application is withdrawn or deemed withdrawn, a new application must be submitted. Please contact your staff planner, Chris DeCerbo, at (760) 438-1161, extension 4445, if you have any questions or wish to set up a meeting to discuss the application. Sincerely, MICHAEL J. HOLZQfllLLER Planning Director MJH: CD:kc Gary Wayne Team Leader Frank Jimeno Planning Aide File Copy Data Entry Bobbie Hoder 2075 La Palmas Dr. • Carlsbad, CA 92OO9-1576 • (760) 438-1161 • FAX (76O) 438-O894 LIST OF ITEMS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE APPLICATION No. SP 109(B)/CT 98-07/ PUD 98-01/HDP 98-05/PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/CUP 98-08 Planning: ^A, Please submit roof plans which indicate the location and height of roof appurtenances (satellite antennae), vents, and mechanical equipment. Roof top mechanical equipment should be screened, enclosed, and architecturally incorporated into visually interesting building tops. Clearly show on roof plans and building elevations proposed roof parapets (including parapet heights). -2. Pursuant to section 21.53.140(e)(3)(A) of the Carlsbad Municipal Code, ground- mounted and roof-mounted satellite antennas may be permitted (through CUP) in the PM zone subject to compliance with the design and development standards identified in section 21.53.140(e)(1) and 21.53.140(e)(2) of the zoning ordinance. Please submit a scaled site plan and antenna elevations for the proposed roof- mounted antenna and satellite antenna farm consistent with these standards. «/3. Please indicate on the tentative map and site plan the average daily traffic generated by the project by use type. Please label the square footage on each of the building floor plans. Please label and identify the proposed building materials and colors on the building elevations. Please locate and label the proposed indoor cafeteria on the floor plans for building #1. /7. Please add the project application permit numbers to the right hand corner of all exhibits. Engineering: 1. The major issue of concern to complete the review of the project remains to be the circulation scheme for the total development. Staff cannot support the proposed circulation as currently shown. This concern must be adequately addressed/resolved in accordance with the following: a. Staff cannot support the proposed location of the signalized access to the development at El Camino Real. The proposed location will affect the traffic circulation on El Camino Real. b. Please contact me regarding the truck turning radii used for the analysis of the truck circulation on site. There still might be some instances where the trucks will not be able to circulate. c. The possible circulation between the lower lots 9 through 12 and the upper lots needs to be show. 2. Please note there are still some instances where a 5-foot clear distance is required between adjacent parking stalls located at an angel to each other. ISSUES OF CONCERN Planning: 1/1 / [0 Although the existing on-site wetland area is somewhat disturbed (invaded by pampas grass), and does not currently include "high quality" riparian habitat vegetation and bird species, staff strongly recommends that the project plans be revised to incorporate an undeveloped wetland buffer averaging 50 feet in width , between the proposed toe of slope and the on-site wetlands. This recommendation *' 's based uPon tne need to mitigate the potential indirect project wetland impacts. Staff concurs with the additional wetland mitigation ( i.e.; removal of non-native pampas grass from the wetland and landscaping the proposed fill slope with self sustaining native plant materials which are compatible with the adjacent wetland) included within the Dudek and Associates biological report for the project site (February 27, 1998). Section 21 .34.070(2)(A) of the P-M zone specifies that a minimum of 35 feet of the required 50 foot front yard setback along El Camino Real be landscaped. This setback and landscaped area shall be measured from the (proposed) right-of-way line along El Camino Real. The proposed adjacent standard parking spaces (including overhang) should be relocated westward so as not encroach into this 35 foot wide landscaped setback area. 3. Per section 21 .34.070(3)(E) of the zoning ordinance, please show on the site plan the specific outdoor eating facilities (i.e.; benches, seat walls, tables and trash cans) within each of the outdoor eating areas. 4. For lots which have frontage on El Camino Real, the El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards specify that the maximum permitted building height is 35 feet. Consistent with this standard, please reduce the height of building 1 from 36.5 feet to 35 feet and revise the site plan and tentative map to move the lot lines for proposed parcels 2 and 3 so these lots do not have frontage along El Camino Real. Please amend the site plan to include refuse collection areas on lots 3, 4, and 5. On lot #4 please widen the planter area between the compact parking spaces and the lunch area to a minimum of 6 feet. In order to provide more pedestrian scale to the project it is strongly recommended that water features (fountains) be added to the site plan and some natural materials (slate) be incorporated into the building facades. 8. The Dudek and Associates biological report for the project (February 27, 1998) recommends that project biological impacts (15.8 acres) be mitigated at a replacement ratio of 1:1. Environmental precedent suggests that project biological impacts (especially to southern maritime chaparral) may require mitigation at a ratio of greater than 1:1. The City strongly suggests that you contact the California Department of Fish and Game and US Fish and Wildlife Service to determine what mitigation ratios will be required for the project biological impacts. 9. City staff cannot recommend support of your request to mitigate project biological impacts through the acquisition of habitat credits from property which is located outside of the City (Manchester Avenue Mitigation Bank). The City strongly suggests that once the appropriate biological mitigation ratios are determined, that you acquire property within the City which has comparable habitat quality and types as mitigation for project biological impacts. Smith Consulting Architects Architecture and Planning April 17, 1998 Mr. Chris Decerbo CITY OF CARLSBAD Planning Department 2075 Las Palmas Drive Carlsbad, CA 92009 Re: SP109(B)/CT 98-07/PUD 98-01/HDP 98-05/ PIP 98-07/SUP 98-03/CUP 98-08 Lincoln North Point SCA Project Number: 98133 Dear Chris, The following is a list of responses to the issues letter dated April 3, 1998: Planning (items needed to complete application) 1. New roof plans have been submitted with all pertinent information, including roof elevations, mechanical units, and mechanical screens. 2. A new C.U.P. package has been submitted for your review. After looking at sections cut through Building 2, it was apparent that our parapet heights were excessive when compared to the antennas being screened, and consequently, we dropped the parapet heights a couple of feet. A survey team staked out the north property line and fortunately all of the existing eucalyptus trees that line the property (3-5 trees deep) are on the adjacent property and will not be affected by this project. They will provide a nice screen for the ground-level satellite dish farm, in addition to the trees and shrubs that will be planted on the slope. All proposed antennas comply with height limitations and screening requirements identified in Section 21.53.140 (E) (1) and (2) of the zoning ordinance. * 3. See table located on sheet A1 for ADT's generated by this project. Please note that ADT's, as well as quantity of parking provided for R & D buildings, is based upon 66.7% future office use and 33.3% future warehouse. 4. Square foot areas are labeled on all floor plans. 5. Building materials and colors are labeled on the building elevations. 6. Indoor cafeteria is shown on Building 1 floor plan. 7. Application numbers are shown on all sheets at lower right border. Engineering (items needed to complete application) 1. (a) Issue being resolved by Lincoln Properties. 5355 Mira Sorrento Place • Suite 650 . San Diego, California 92121 • (619)452-3188 • Fax (619) 452-3907 Mr, Chris Decerbo City of Carlsbad April 17, 1998 Page 2 (b) All 60'-0" truck turning radii now work. Template is provided at Frank Jimeno's request (attached). (c) Possible circulation route to lower lots is now shown on the site plans and tentative map. 2. Parking has been adjusted to include a 5-foot clear distance between adjacent, perpendicular spaces in all instances. Planning (issues of concern) 1. Slopes adjacent to wetland area have been adjusted to include 10'-0" buffer, per meeting with Department of Fish and Game. 2. Parking has been adjusted 2'-0" to allow for car overhang. Minimum 35'-0" of landscaped area is now provided between the parking and right-of-way. 3. Tables, chairs, benches and trashcans are now provided at lunch areas, smoking areas, and ViaSat courtyard. 4. Buildings 1 and 3 have been reduced in height to maximum 35'-0". Lot 2 is no longer a flag lot fronting on El Camino Real, and is thus not subject to the El Camino Real Corridor Development Standards. 5. Refuse collection areas are now shown on Lots 3, 4 and 5. 6. Planter area next to lunch area on Lot 4 has been widened. 7. A water fountain will be provided between Building 7 and 8. ViaSat, at this time, does not agree to have a fountain in their courtyard in addition to other amenities (basketball court, volley court, and meeting area). All buildings now sport a dressing of granite tile at tower elements and entries (see elevations). 8. Issue being resolved by Lincoln Properties. 9. Issue being resolved by Lincoln Properties Chris, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. Sincerely, Thomas J. Lamore Project Architect TJL/mlh L:\PROJECT\98files\98133\CityLtr4-17.doc DESIGN OUTLINES FOR BUS FACILITIES ENDORSED BY THE NORTH SAN DIEGO COUNTY TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT BOARD Prepared by the North County Transit District Planning Department TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduqtion 1 Bus Stop/Bus Stop Zone 2 Bus Turnout 6 Bus Layover Area 9 - "** Bus Benches _ 11 Bus Shelter 13 Information Signs 17 Park-And-Ride Lot 23 Transit Center/Transfer Center/Terminal . 25 Bus Turning Radii 27 Road Grades 31 Appendix A 33 LIST OF FIGURES Page 1. On-Street Bus Stops ' 4 2. Dimensions for Bus Stops/Bus Stop Zones 5 3. Bus Turnout 7 4". Concrete Bus Pad 8 5. Layover/Loading Area Designs 10 6. Typical Bus Bench 12 7. Sample Bus Shelter Design 14 8. Shelter Placement Criteria 16 9. Bus Stop Sign and Placement Criteria 18 10. Sample Secondary Sign 19 11. Sample Primary Sign 20 12. Sample Cylinder Sign 22 13. Sample Park-And-Ride Design 24 14. Typical Transit Centers 26 15. Bus Turning Radii 2 8 16. .One-Center Curb Designs 29 17. Two-Center Curb Designs 30 18. Roadway Grades 32 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this document is to provide a uniform guide for the design and placement of various bus-related facilities and amenities. The guidelines are intended to provide indi- vidual design considerations for certain transit facilities rather than specify the complete engineering design of each element. It is anticipated that the final design of a specific improvement would be conducted in conjunction with other street improvements undertaken by the city or county agencies or private developers. The guidelines provide the criteria, dimensions, requirements, typical layouts and designs for the following types of transit improvements: . •«*• Bus Stop/Bus Stop Zone Bus Turnout Bus Layover Area Bus Bench Bus Shelter Information Signs ?ark-And-Ride Lot Transit Center/Transfer Center/Terminal Bus Turning Radii Road Grades These guidelines were developed primarily for application in areas where new bus transit services are proposed or where modifications or improvements to existing service are necessary in order to facilitate safe and efficient bus operations. The guidelines do not address themselves to exclusive busways or freeway-type facilities where greater variations in the street conditions and operational environment exist. The guidelines for providing these transit facilities and amenities are based on the following considerations: 1. The basic bus operations and safety requirements. 2. The current engineering practices in North San Diego County. 3. The amenities necessary for attracting and maintaining transit patronage. 4. The anticipated benefits to developers or agencies in providing transit services to their future residents, tenants and customers. 5. The compatibility of the improvements with other roadi- "way uses. BUS STOP/30 S STOP ZONE This is a linear curbside area that is specially designated for bus passenger boardings and alightings. It is identified by a bus stop sign and is generally accompanied by a red curb zone and/or no-parking sign. Placement Consideration; 3us stops are generally located where there is concentrated commercial, residential, and industrial development or at intersections of arterial or major collector streets. On the average, bus stops should be located no more than "750 to 900 feet apart in urban areas Cat least 5,000 persons per square mile), and 1200 feet apart in rural areas (less than 5,00~0 persons per square mile) . In a strip commercial or high rise development area, closer stop spacing may be required in order to serve transit demand. Whenever possible, bus stops should be located at the farside of intersections to facilitate bus and traffic operations. Under certain circumstances nearside or midblcck stops may be necessary. The Traffic Engineering Handbook suggests the following special considerations :^- 1. When route direction changes require a left turn, a farr side location is preferred. 2. When route direction ^changes require a right turn and the curb radius is short',' a midblock location is preferred. 3. If there is a high percentage of right turns at the inter-r section, bus stops- should be located on the farside of the intersection. 4 . If accumulation of buses occasionally exceeds the length of bus zones, farside stops should be avoided and the zone placed on the nearside. 5. At complicated intersections, a farside location is often advantageous. 6. At transfer points of two crossing lines, placing one stop on the nearside and the stop for the crossing line on the farside is an advantageous arrangement. This places both stops on the same corner and minimizes street crossings by transfer passengers. 7. When a large percentage of.bus passengers using a stop are destined to a single large generator, the bus stop should be located so that pedestrian traffic is minimized in the intersection. The proper bus stop location could be eithe: nearside or farside. Baerwald, John E. Editor, • Transportation and Traffic Engineer- ing Handbook, 12'73 , p. 725 -2- District staff should be consulted whenever special c ire'in- stances regarding bus stop placement arise. Bus stop zones can usually be accommodated on-street in the parking lane, bike lane, or in right-turn lanes (see Figure 1). In cases where there are no parking or right-turn lanes or where traffic speeds or bus volumes are high, a 'bus turnout may be necessary ("see discussion under Bus Turnout) . Complementary stops for both directions of travel and cross- walks at intersections srcst also be provided. Design Criteria: Bus stop zones should be 115-140 feet long for nearside and farside stops and 130-170 feet for midblock stops (.see Figure 2) . Sidewalks and wheelchair access ramps sho-cld be provided at all stops wherever possible. *» The curb should be painted red and signs posted to clearly identify the area as no parking or stopping except for buses. A solid white 6 to 8 inch lane line separating the bus stop from adjacent traffic lanes and/or "Bus Stop" pavement stencils should be provided in areas of heavy congestion. -3- 12' BUS SIDEWALK 'No Parking Zone CASE 1; BUS STOP IN PARKING LANE' ' 20'No Parfcine BUS No P»rkinc SIDEWALK CASE 2: BUS STOP IN EXTRA-HIDE CfJR3 LANE" ClF CURS LANE IS L£SS THAN 20', TURNOUT MAY 2E NECESSARY). i* ** 12'_ ~12'_ ' I2~r4' BUS SIDEWALK CASE 3; BUS STOP IN BIKE "LANE* (IF COMBINED WIDTH OF BIKE LANE AND OUTSIDE LAN: rs LESS THAN 20', TURNOUT MAY 3E NECESSARY) _ 12' | \ RlGrTT TURN ONLY Bus Stop Sign NOSTOPPING 20' CASE A: BUS STOP IN RlnrtT TURN LANE *IN THESE CASES^ ALL FARSIDE, NEARSIDE, OR MIDSLOCK BUS STOrS APPLY FIGURE 1 ON-STREET BUS STOPS Auta 'trrimr^r so* an. 111 1 2US | SO' 3«fort g H1qnt Turns ^ 03B scnr-^ v% ius St8B Sinn NEARSIBE STOP 25' i• €, FAR SI2E STCP I BUS I 00 UU. t'lrklnq Soi ii 1 i "r~i t sa* oc. —^ j 2US | 60* DCS.i liuta IPirt-lm •an eras Sut It59 Slen «iD-5Lna STOP FlGURH 2 DIMENSIONS FOR BUS STOPS/ BUS STOP ZONES *&0' nlriaua for lov speed lav volcae srreecs and 60' desirable for high spee: and high volume srreecs. BUS TURNOUT A bus turnout is a bus step/zone located in a recessed curb area on the street (separate froa moving lanes of traffic) . Placement Consideration; Bus turnouts should be constructed at locations wherever the potential for auto/bus conflicts is high. Special attention should be given to roadways with hie: traffic speeds or traffic volumes where a bus stopping in a travel lane may be unsafe. Bus turnouts should also be consi- dered at locations with high bus or passenger volumes where buses stopping in a travel lane will greatly impede the flow of traffic. Turnouts, like bus stops, are preferred at the farside of an intersection whenever possible. Bus tiirnouts should be considered when at least one of the following con-ditions is net: * Bus parking in the curb lane is prohibited. * Traffic in the curb lane exceeds 250 vehicles during peak hour. * Passenger volumes exceed 20 boardings an hour. * Traffic speed is greater than 45 miles per hour. * Recurring accident patterns. Design Criteria; Bus turnouts must be designed to safely aceommodate bus ingress and egress movements and passenger loadings. Figure 3 details the design criteria for bus turnouts. In an area with high transit demand, where several bus routes converge and interface, it is often necessary to provide more- than one bus loading position within a bus turn- out. In s-ach cases, the design criteria outlined for Bus Layover Areas should also be considered. Adequate sidewalks and wheelchair access ramps should be provided wherever possible. The bus loading area should provide the following pavement sections: Concrete Pavement 9" Concrete-without reinforcement (or 8" with reinforce- ment of 53 bars at 18" O.C.). 6"-12" Aggregate Base-depending on the soil conditions. Asphalt Pavement 6" Asphalt Concrete, Type B. 2"-15" Aggregate Base - depending on the soil conditions. Whenever possible, the turnout area should be paved with concrete rather than asphalt to reduce maintenance costs Csee Figure 4} . -6- iO' HIM.' £0' 2£S. SO' CTGS7S PAD X 60' isg Sign R7-IC7 *40'for lov spc«d and low voluse srrsec 60* desirable for high speed and high volume szrsec '"•For each additional pass shrsugh bus berrh add 50', and for each additional layover bus berrh add 80'. ***10* •"•*T"< ""•'•" for lov speed and lov volt=e streets \2J desirable for high speed and high volune strs 10 F5E7 rlGURS ^ BUS TURNOUT BUS STOP SIGN NO PARKING SIGN ,S~W/0 REINFORCEMENT 8" WITH REINFORCEMENT (WITH 3 BARS AT 18" O.C.J i.s*-2.cr -2'- 2" AGGREGATE DEPENDING ON THE SOIL CONDITIONS FIGURE 4 CONCRETE BUS PAD BUS LAYOVER AREA This is an area provided for buses to layover arid for drivers to rest at the end or beginning of bus trips. At this loca- tion, the driver would park the bus and take a short break before heading back in the reverse direction. Bus layovers can take place at bus stops, transfer centers/terminals or at special bus layover areas. Placement Considerations; Bus layovers occur at the end of eacn route. As new areas in the county are developed, new routes are instituted or existing routes are extended into areas not previously served. New layover areas must then be developed. The bus layover areas should be located as close to bus stops serving major traffic generators (shopping centers, employment centers, recreation areas) as possible to minimize bus operating costs and maximize passenger transfer opportun- ities. The layover area may be combined with other transit functions such as passenger boarding and park-and-ride into a single facility (see Transit Center/Transfer Center/Terminal discussion). • . Design Criteria; The layover area for each bus should be no less than 80 feet long for parallel parking design or 60 feet long for sawtooth design. In addition, sufficient area should be allowed for bus ingress, egress and turnaround Csee Figure 5 for various design options). v Whenever possible, the bus layover area pavement should be concrete (see Bus Turnout for pavement section details). The bus layover area should be as close to the activity center buildings as possible so that restrooms may be used by drivers. Otherwise, separate restrooms for drivers will be necessary at the bus layover area. BUS CIRCULATION 60'DES,100' DES,60'DES. PARALLEL DESIGN BUS CIRCULATION •50' HIM.- 65' DES. SAWTOOTH DESIGN MIN.« MINIMUM DE3.» DESIRED 17' MIH. TIGURE D / UDfiDINS -AFEA ZESISiS -10- BUS BENCHES A bus bench can usually accommodate three or more persons, and is placed at a'bus stop for use by waiting passengers. Placement Considerations; As an objective, benches should be placed at every bus stop. The District currently does not own any benches; it relies on the private sector or local governments to provide benches. Developers, the County or the Cities may design a special style of their projects provided that the developer, city or county agrees to be'responsible for maintenance. In addition to benches placed by private developers or individual cities, benches can also be obtained from private bench companies. In local jurisdictions where advertising is allowed in*the public right-of-way,^benches can be placed by the bench company"at no cost to the cxty or property owner. These benches are supported through revenue raised by advertising panels placed on the" benches. However, the choice of design for advertising benches is limited. Design Criteria; While bench designs vary somewhat between manufacturers,some standards do exist. Benches usually seat three to four persons and often have an upright back support. Benches can be made of a variety of materials, including* wood, metal, concrete and plastic. la designing and placing bus benches, the following factors should be considered; * Benches should be constructed so as to be both comfortr able and safe for passenger use. * Materials should have high resistance to vandalism or weathering. * Benches should be placed in such a way as to minimize obstruction of the public right-ofrway and, if placed on the sidewalk, should provide at least 36 inches clearance Con either the front or back side of the bench) for wheelchairs. In addition) benches should be placed no closer than four feet from the curb in order to allow- passengers to pass people sitting on the bench. Furthermore, each local jurisdiction has special standards or requirements for physical clearance which must also be met. -11- BUS SHELTER This is a covered waiting area, often semi-enclosed, with benches, that provides protection from sun, wind, and rain for transit passengers. Placement Consideration; Ideally, shelters should be provided at every bus stop wherever feasible. As a minimum, shelters should be placed at the following locations: *• * Bus stops with high patronage (greater than ten passen- gers per hour) or major activity centers. * Bus stops at major transfer points. * Bis stops located near schools, senior citizens housing projects or community and recreation centers where large concentrations of school age children or senior citizens are expected. As with bus benches, the District does not own any bus shelters. It relies on the private sector or local governments to provide bus shelters. The cities or county may also require developers to erect shelters as part of their development to enhance tran- sit accessibility. Bus shelters can be designed to fit the architectural style and landscape of the individual development or can be purchased prefabricated from private shelter companies. The developer s-' and the City or County must agree on a maintenance policy for these shelters. In addition, some shelter companies also pro- vide advertising shelters at no cost to the city or developer, if advertising on shelters is permitted by city ordinance. The revenues from the advertising can be used to cover the shelter maintenance or other costs. An elongated shelter (or two or more modular shelters) may be necessary at bus-stops where 20 or more passengers per hour are expected. Public telephones, bike racks and waste cans may also be incor- porated into the shelter designs. Desicn Criteria; Shelter designs can vary considerably depend- ing on the city's or -ieveloper's standards. Materials can include brick, wood, metal, plexiglas, and other weather and vandal resistant materials. Figure 7 shows a sample design for a typical bus shelter. The minimum NCTD criteria for shelter design are; * Shelter should be at least 3' x 7' with seating space. A minimum two-foot roof overhang should be provided to increase passenger protection from sun and rain. -12- I 2' Ov • i : ernang 'i f T . • a a BENCH Di, , ,-,- ~~\ Based on Passenger Volume SUS INFORMATION FIGURE 7 SAMPLE BUS SHELTER DESIGN * The farthest extension of the shelter (roof, trash receptacle or other) at the street front should have a minimum of two feet clearance from the curb face to avoid being damaged by buses. * Wheelchair clearance and maneuverability (3 feet minimum, 4 feet (desirable! should be provided at either the front or back of the shelter. * The shelter should be placed near the front end of the bus stop 23ne and should not obstruct the vision of motorists and pedestrians or block public walkways or private driveways. * Bus stop signs should be incorporated into the shelter design in order to identify the location as an authorised bus stop. Shelters should also include NCTD route infer- mation"for passenger use. * Shelters may be lighted. Figure 8 shows shelter placement criteria, along with other bus stoo requirements. -U- INFORMATION SIGNS Information signs are designed to display a variety of transit information, including bus route, numbers, maps and schedule information, transit-riding tips, and other related information as appropriate. The District currently has the following types of information signs: * Primary signs provide the route number, route map, direction of travel/' scheduled departure times and a "you are here" designation on the map. * Secondary-..route map signs display the route number,' route map, direction of travel',' frequency of service and a "you are here" designation on the map. * Regular* Bus Stop Signs are rectangular white and blue aluminum placards showing the NCTD logo and the silhour ette of a bus. * Display Information Panel: At large transfer or acti- vity centers, the District also places the county-wide route map or can specially design an information panel that can"be incorporated into the shelter or building design. Placement Considerations; The signing program is designed to not only maxe the system easier to use for existing patrons, but also to attract new- ridership. Bus- Stop signs are placed at all authorized bus stops. Prir- mary- signs,are placed at the intersection of three or more bus ro-utes, and secondary signs are placed at the intersection of two bus routes. Signs should not be obstructed by trees, buildings, or other signs, should be set back two feet from the curb face and should face the oncoming bus ~(see Figure 9) . The design criteria vary slightly for each type of information sign: * Regular bus stop signs (Figure ?} are currently provided by NCTD at no cost to the cities or developers. These signs may be placed by the cities, developers or NCTD depending on the individual situation. -16- 023- H—2'-on ST2ZZ SOT C1CSZ2. TEAS . ? OS * HOTZ: J A?ISCor 3USZS FIGURE 5 BUS STOP SI6N AND PLAC5?OT CRITERIA -17- NCTD provides cylinder's (with information inserts) at locations with specific levels of ridership and bus service. In instances where a developer requests a cylinder in a location without certain minimum levels of ridership or service, the developer would be requested to provide the cylinder at his own cost. .NCTD will provide all information inserts, including updates, at no cost to.the developer or City. -18- -B-—I? FIGURE 12 SAMPLE CYLINDER SIGN -19- E LOT This is a specially designated parking area provided for bus, vanpool and carpool users to park their cars. Placement Consideration; Considering the growing demand for carpool and bus park-and-rides, parking spaces should be provided by the developer at major developments such as shop- ping centers or planned communities. These parking spaces are intended for use by residents of the community and will help to mitigate the traffic-related impacts of the development,~and to cons-erve energy resources. These parking spaces should be provided as close to freeways or major arterials as possible. These spaces can be provided separately or can be jointrused spaces with nearby- commercial, recreational or office developr inent. . •» When a developer provides a significant amount of transit facilir ties- in the project', a reduction in overall parking requirements for the project could be justified. Design Criteria;' Standard parking lot design criteria will be applicable to park.randrride lots- except that a bus loading area and auto dropoff OcissTandrridel area should also be Drovided at the lot Csee Figure 131. The design criteria for Bus Turnr out and Bus- Layover Cdis-cus-sed,.above) are applicable for the bus loading area design. Shelters;.benches and" other amenities should also be included at park'randrride lots. The number of parking spaces to be reserved for park-and-ride use can be determined through coordination between NCTD,' the city or county, and the develooer. -20- PARK-AND-RIDE DESIGN 1 AUTO DRO? OF? PARK-AND-RIDE DESIGN 2' *COULD Be A PART Or COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT FIGURE 13 SAMPLE PARK-AND-RIDE DESIGNS -21r- TRANSIT CENTZH/T3ANSFS3. CZNTSR/TSRMI2TAI A transit center is a major bus facility which is designed to accommodate a variety of transit f-unctions. These transit functions can include passenger loading and unloading, trans- fers, driver breaks and reliefs, bus layovers, park-and-ride, etc. Placement Consideration; The transit center will be the focal point of transit service in the development. It provides essential amenities and incentives for current and potential transit riders. It increases the attractiveness of the develop- ment to prospective customers. Depending on the level of ser- vice and demand at the particular location, a transit center could include an enclosed building and/or a variety of amenities such as shelters, benches, bus bays, phones',' and trash cans. Joint development to use the air space above transit centers is also possible. The transit center should be located as close to the center of activity as possible. Usually, transit centers are only appropriate for large-rscale developments such as shopping centers^ planned communities and large office/commercial developments. The need must be indi- vidually evaluated. Design Criteria; Because transit needs and functions vary from location to location, no universal design criteria can be devel " oped. However, the basic design requirements for Bus Stop, Layover areas, Park-and-Ride, etc. are all applicable. Some prototypical designs are shown in Figure 14. Developers should work with the District staff to first identify the transit needs and then to design the facility accordingly. -22- PCMNA AVEMUZr TYPICAL SIMPLE TRANSIT PUIA TYPICAL JOIf^T DEVELOPMENT TRANS IT CENTER IGURE TYPICAL TRANS IT CENTERS -23- BUS TURNING RADII This is the -turning radii necessary to accommodate bus turning movements. Placement Consideration; All public roadways, drivewavs, private drives and any other area traveled by buses should be"designed to accommodate minimum bus turning radii. These radii are required in order for buses to safely execute turning movements without crossing more than one traffic lane or striking the curb areas or other objects. Design Criteria; The minimum radius (outer front corner of bus) to accomplish safe turning movements is 50 feet. In order to accommodate all possible driving conditions, a 55-foot radius should be used whenever possible, especially for new develop- ments. Inner .wheel radii should be no less than 23 feet, and where possible/ should be 30 feet (Figure 15). In determining the curb radius for intersection design, the curb lane width, parking situation and allowable amount of encroach-r merit by the bus- into the next travel lane must be taken into account. Two sets of intersection design criteria for buses are presented herein for the following four situations: * Parking ^ Approach and Away * Parking T* Away only . * Parking - Approach only * No parking Figure Iff shows a .set of oner-centered curb, designs and Figure 17 shows a set of two-rcentered curb designs. Both designs are acceptable to the Dis-trict. -24- Mininawi Desirable Radius (Jd] of Inner Rear Wheel 23' 30' Radius (Rs) of Outer Front Ccrnsr 50' 55* FlGURH 15 BUS TURNING -25- '•%%/////?//fy> %wv//vxxx I ,'«'7IT 1 I PARKING- APPROACH & AWAY 15' R. With Ho encroachment W I I(2T for 15' ».) -1 Hi PARKING- AWAY ONLY 3S1 R. With He Encroacmsnt PARKING- APPRCAO CMLY 2S' R. With Mo Encroachment ••ote: AIT Ar^sr'tl To Bt Dnl^nce m 4*»1j of .•« NO PARKING 35' 2.. Vith So Iscr: FIGURE 15 OE-CBTcR GJFB HSI91 -26- S"- 40' B IS' t | 20' 1 S^ Ptrttnq 20* I P.ARKISG- S PARKING- Away 0 NO PARKING 01 st. Frcm P.I. 25* 50' 241 C PARKING- Approach & Away 25' 25' ^ L l i i iV sr FIGURE 17 THXENItH CURB HSIGN ROAD GRADES The maximum slope or grade that a standard 40-fcot transit bus can negotiate safely. Placement Consideration; All public and private roads and driveways proposed for bus service must be- designed with grades less than the maximum wherever possible to allow safe bus operations. Design Criteria; In an uphill direction, the maximum sustained grade for roadways designated for bus service should not exceed 6%. For the downhill direction, the roadway should be designed with a maximum 12% grade. In some cases where the roadway is steep, a climbing lane for buses and trucks will be needed. These maximum grades are demonstrated in Figure 18. In addition, abrupt changes* in the grade line should be avoided due ro bus overhangs and ground clearance requirements. Vertical curves should be specified where necessary. -23- FIGURE IS ROADWAY GRADES -29- APPENDIX A Vehicle dimensions, weights and capacity for NCTD large buses. -30- l\ --,11>- /« \L ' •• 'sJf 1-1 A WSWLL uscia 3 CYSAU. WI37S (Win Wrrars) 1 C CVSA1L VITTH (W<t±s« Mlrrsrs) 3 WSSALL HEISHT £ VKSILEAS2 IS«S3 • .vvLYT GVSXttSS 5 33S CYSMttS H r=vCfT 2T1?S 5ST»KS 73 5SCUNO : ?£.« sans 32^acs re -same c rsrr rr^ SITTAMC TC sjcufto X 3TT5Lri£- rSCXT CCC? TD 5£A* CCCR «:nr*jM rjs:fi:ts SAQIUS SSI2 VsHIZLI WSTSST (??u«ss) i SSCXT Aai CA?acnr• 1 •*^><<A MMI^ ^^r«C. i 4 1 r^^4 ,,'Iu CAr AC. • . CMC 800 SZHIZS 35«-0" 117" " 98" 119" 238.7" 91" 91" 15h" 16%" 13%" 230" 37'-0" 36,000 13,000 23,000 36 G?C 700 3£.rJ— 40'-8r 118" 108" 118.9" 299" 85" 102" 16" 18" 14" 281" 42'-8" 38,340 G«C 600szxrzs 3S'-0" 110" 97" 118" 235" 82" 102" 15" IS" 14" 199" 37'-l" 30,500 13,3400.0,000 25,000 47 20,750 45 600 SZSIZS 109" 98" 118" ' 284.8" 84" 111" 13%" 18%" GZLLIG 300 SZRIZS 117" 98" 122" 176" 88" • 108" 17" 17" 14" |LS" 229" 185" 42'-3"B4'-On 31,95534,000 10,64512,000 21,310 53 22,000 35 t i 45710 Federal Register / Vol. 56, No. 173 / Friday. September 6. 1991 / Rules and Regulations 1O.O Transportation Facilities (a) at least one public entrance shall allow a person with mobility Impairments to approach, enter and exit Including a minimum clear door width of 32 In (815 mm). (b) sleeping space for homeless persons as provided In the scoping provisions of 9.1.2 shall Include doors to the sleeping area with a minimum clear width of 32 in (815 mm) and maneuvering space around the beds for per- sons with mobility Impairments complying with 9.2.2(1). (c) at least one toilet room for each gender or one unisex toilet room shall have a mini- mum clear door width of 32 In (815 mm), minimum turning space complying with 4.2.3. one water closet complying with 4.16. one lavatory complying with 4.19 and the door shall have a privacy latch; and. If provided, at least one tub or shower shall comply with 4.20 or 4.21. respectively. •'= (d) at least one common area which a person with mobility Impairments can approach, enter and exit Including a mini- mum clear door width of 32 In (815 mm). (e) at least one route connecting elements (a), (b). (c) and (d) which a person with mobility Impairments can use Including minimum clear width of 36 in (915 mm), passing space com- plying with 4.3.4. turning space complying with 4.2.3 and changes In levels complying with 4.3.8. (f) homeless shelters can comply with the provisions of (a)-(e) by providing the above elements on one accessible floor. 9.5.3. Accessible Sleeping Accommodations in New Construction. Accessible sleeping rooms shall be provided In conformance with the table In 9.1.2 and shall comply with 9.2 Accessible Units. Sleeping Rooms and Suites (where the Items are pro- vided). Additional sleeping rooms that comply with 9.3 Sleeping Accommodations for Persons with Hearing Impairments shall be provided in conformance with the table provided in 9.1.3. In facilities with multi-bed rooms or spaces. a percentage of the beds equal to the table provided in 9.1.2 shall comply with 9.2.2(1). 10.TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES. 10.1 General. Every station, bus stop, bus stop pad. terminal, building or other transpor- tation facility, shall comply with the applicable provisions of 4.1 through 4.35. sections 5 through 9. and the applicable provisions of this section. The exceptions for elevators in 4.1.3(5). exception 1 and 4.1.6(l)(k) do not apply to a terminal, depot, or other station used for specified public transportation, or an airport passenger terminal, or facilities subject to Title II. 10.2 Bus Stops and Terminals. 10.2.1 New Construction. (1) Where new bus stop pads are constructed at bus stops, bays or other areas where a lift or ramp Is to be deployed, they shall have a firm, stable surface: a minimum clear length of 96 inches (measured from the curb or vehicle roadway edge) and a minimum dear width of 60 Inches (measured parallel to the vehicle roadway) to the maximum extent allowed by legal or site constraints: and shall be connected to streets, sidewalks or pedestrian paths by an accessible route complying with 4.3 and 4.4. The slope of the pad parallel to the roadway shall, to the extent practicable, be the same as the roadway. For water drainage, a maximum slope of 1:50 (2%) perpendicular to the roadway Is allowed. (2) Where provided, new or replaced bus shelters shall be Installed or positioned so as to permit a wheelchair or mobility aid user to enter from the public way and to reach a location, having a minimum clear floor area of 30 inches by 48 Inches, entirely within the perimeter of the shelter. Such shelters shall be connected by an accessible route to the boarding area provided under paragraph (1) of this section. (3) Where provided, all new bus route Identification signs shall comply with 4.30.5. In addition, to the maximum extent practi- cable, all new bus route Identification signs shall comply with 4.30.2 and 4.30.3. Signs 67 — ^^^vFederal Register / Vol. 56. No. 173 / Friday. September 6, 1991 / Rules and Regulations 45711 10.3 Fixed Facilities and Stations that are sized to the maximum dimensions permitted under legitimate local, state or federal regulations or ordinances shall be considered In compliance with 4.30.2 and 4.30.3 for purposes of this section. EXCEPTION: Bus schedules, timetables, or maps that are posted at the bus stop or bus bay are not required to comply with this provision. 10.2.2 Bus Stop Siting and Alterations. (1) Bus stop sites shall be chosen such that, to the maximum extent practicable, the areas where lifts or ramps are to be deployed comply with section 10.2.1(1) and (2). (2) When new bus route Identification signs are Installed or old signs are replaced, they shall comply with the requirements of 10.2.1(3). 10.3 Fixed Facilities and Stations. 1O.3.1 New Construction. New stations In rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, intercity bus. Intercity rail, high speed rail, and other fixed guideway systems (e.g.. automated guldeway transit, monorails, etc.) shall comply with the following provisions, as applicable: (1) Elements such as ramps, elevators or other circulation devices, fare vending or other ticketing areas, and fare collection areas shall be placed to minimize the distance which wheelchair users and other persons who cannot negotiate steps may have to travel compared to the general public. The circula- tion path. Including an accessible entrance and an accessible route, for persons with disabili- ties shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coincide with the circulation path for the general public. Where the circulation path is different, slgnage complying with 4.30.1. 4.30.2. 4.30.3. 4.30.5. and 4.30.7(1) shall be provided to Indicate direction to and identify the accessible entrance and accessible route. (2) In lieu of compliance with 4.1.3(8). at least one entrance to each station shall comply with 4.14. Entrances. If different entrances to a station serve different transportation fixed routes, or groups of fixed routes, at least one entrance serving each group" or route shall comply with 4.14. Entrances. All accessible entrances shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coincide with those used by the majority of the general public. (3) Direct connections to commercial, retail, or residential facilities shall have an accessible route complying with 4.3 from the point of connection to boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public. Any elements provided to facilitate future direct connections shall be on an accessible route connecting boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public. (4) Where signs are provided at entrances to stations Identifying the station or the entrance, or both, at least one sign at each entrance shall comply with 4.30.4 and 4.30.6. Such signs shall be placed in uniform locations at entrances within the transit system to the maximum extent practicable. EXCEPTION: Where the station has no defined entrance, but slgnage Is provided, then the accessible signage shall be placed In a central location. (5) Stations covered by this section shall have identification signs complying with 4.30.1. 4.30.2. 4.30.3. and 4.30.5. Signs shall be placed at frequent Intervals and shall be clearly visible from within the vehicle on both sides when not obstructed by another train. When station identification signs are placed close to vehicle windows (l.e.. on the side opposite from boarding) each shall have the top of the highest letter or symbol below the top of the vehicle window and the bottom of the lowest letter or symbol above the horizontal mid-line of the vehicle window. (6) Lists of stations, routes, or destinations served by the station and located on boarding areas, platforms, or mezzanines shall comply with 4.30.1. 4.30.2. 4.30.3. and 4.30.5. A minimum of one sign Identifying the specific station and complying with 4.30.4 and 4.30.6 shall be provided on each platform or boarding area. All signs referenced In this paragraph shall, to the maximum extent practicable. be placed In uniform locations within the transit system. 68 jrMR45712 Fede^BRegister / Vol. 56, No. 173 / Friday, September 6, 1991 / Rules and Regulationstembe 1O.3 Fixed Facilities and Stations (7)* Automatic tare vending, collection and adjustment (e.g.. add-fare) systems shall comply with 4.34.2. 4.34.3. and 4.34.4. At each accessible entrance such devices shall be located on an accessible route. If self-service fare collection devices are provided for the use of the'general public, at least one accessible device for entering, and at least one for exiting, unless one device serves both functions, shall be provided at each accessible point of entry or exit. Acces- sible fare collection devices shall have a mini- mum clear opening width of 32 Inches; shall permit passage of a wheelchair; and. where provided, coin or card slots and controls necessary for operation shall comply with 4.27. Gates which must be pushed open by wheel- chair or mobility aid users shall have a smooth continuous surface extending from 2 Inches above the floor to 27 Inches above the floor and shall comply with 4.13. Where the circulation path does not coincide with that used by the general public, accessible fare collection sys- tems shall be located at or adjacent to the accessible point of entry or exit. (8) Platform edges bordering a drop-off and not protected by platform screens or guard rails shall have a detectable warning. Such detectable warnings shall comply with 4.29.2 and shall be 24 Inches wide running the full length of the platform drop-off. (9) In stations covered by this section, rall-to-platform height In new stations shall be coordinated with the floor height of new vehicles so that the vertical difference, mea- sured when the vehicle is at rest, is within plus or minus 5/8 Inch under normal passen- ger load conditions. For rapid rail, light rail, commuter rail, high speed rail, and intercity rail systems In new stations, the horizontal gap. measured when the new vehicle is at rest, shall be no greater than 3 Inches. For slow moving automated guldeway 'people mover" transit systems, the horizontal gap in new stations shall be no greater than 1 inch. EXCEPTION 1: Existing vehicles operating in new stations may have a vertical difference with respect to the new platform within plus or minus 1-1/2 inches. EXCEPTION 2: In light rail, commuter rail and Intercity rail systems where it Is not operation- ally or structurally feasible to meet the horizontal gap or vertical difference require- ments, mini-high platforms, car-borne or platform-mounted lifts, ramps or bridge plates, or similar manually deployed devices, meeting the applicable requirements of 36 CFR part 1192. or 49 CFR part 38 shall suffice. (10) Stations shall not be designed or constructed so as to require persons with disabilities to board or alight from a vehicle at a location other than one used by the general public. (11) Illumination levels In the areas where signage is located shall be uniform and shall minimize glare on signs. Lighting along circu- lation routes shall be of a type and configura- tion to provide uniform illumination. (12) Text Telephones: The following shall be provided in accordance with 4.31.9: (a) If an interior public pay telephone is provided In a transit facility (as defined by the Department of Transportation) at least one interior public text telephone shall be provided In the station. (b) Where four or more public pay tele- phones serve a particular entrance to a rail station and at least one is In an Interior loca- tion, at least one Interior public text telephone shall be provided to serve that entrance. Com- pliance with this section constitutes compli- ance with section 4.1.3(17)(c). (13) Where it is necessary to cross tracks to reach boarding platforms, the route surface shall be level and flush with the rail top at the outer edge and between the rails, except for a maximum 2-1/2 inch gap on the Inner edge of each rail to permit passage of wheel flanges. Such crossings shall comply with 4.29.5. Where gap reduction is not practicable, an above-grade or below-grade accessible route shall be provided. (14) Where public address systems are provided to convey Information to the public in terminals, stations, or other fixed facilities, a means of conveying the same or equivalent information to persons with hearing loss or who are deaf shall be provided. 69 Federal Register / Vol. 56, No. 173 / Friday. September 6, 1991 / Rules and Regulations 45713 10.3.2 Existing Facilities: Key Stations. (15) Where clocks are provided for use by the general public, the clock face shall be uncluttered so that Its elements are clearly visible. Hands, numerals, and/or digits shall contrast with the background either light-on- dark or dark-on-llght. Where clocks are mounted overhead, numerals and/or digits shall comply with 4.30.3. Clocks shall be placed In uniform locations throughout the facility and system to the maximum extent practicable. (16) Where provided In below grade stations, escalators shall have a minimum clear wldpi of 32 Inches. At the top and bottom of each escalator run. at least two contiguous treads shall be level beyond the comb plate before the risers begin to form. All escalator treads shall be marked by a strip of clearly contrasting color. 2 Inches In width, placed parallel to and on the nose of each step. The strip shall be of a material that Is at least as slip resistant as the remainder of the tread. The edge of the tread shall be apparent from both ascending and descending directions. (17) Where provided, elevators shall be glazed or have transparent panels to allow an unobstructed view both In to and out of the car. Elevators shall comply with 4.10. EXCEPTION: Elevator cars with a clear floor area In which a 60 Inch diameter circle can be Inscribed may be substituted for the minimum car dimensions of 4.10. Fig. 22. (18) Where provided, ticketing areas shall permit persons with disabilities to obtain a ticket and check baggage and shall comply with 7.2. (19) Where provided, baggage check-In and retrieval systems shall be on an accessible route complying with 4.3. and shall have space immediately adjacent complying with 4.2. If unattended security barriers are provided, at least one gate shall comply with 4.13. Gates which must be pushed open by wheelchair or mobility aid users shall have a smooth continu- ous surface extending from 2 Inches above the floor to 27 Inches above the floor. 10.3.2 Existing Facilities: Key Stations. (1) Rapid, light and commuter rail key stations, as defined under criteria established by the Department of Transportation In subpart C of 49. CFR part 37 and existing Intercity rail stations shall provide at least one accessible route from an accessible entrance to those areas necessary for use of the transportation system. (2) The accessible route required by 10.3.2(1) shall Include the features specified in 10.3.1 (1). (4)-(9). (11H15). and (17)-(19). (3) Where technical ^feasibility In existing stations requires the accessible route to lead from the public way to a paid area of the transit system, an accessible fare collection system, complying with 10.3.1(7), shall be provided along such accessible route. «* (4) In light rail, rapid rail and commuter rail key stations, the platform or a portion thereof and the vehicle floor shall be coordi- nated so that the vertical difference, measured when the vehicle is at rest, within plus or minus 1-1/2 Inches under all normal passen- ger load conditions, and the horizontal gap. measured when the vehicle Is at rest, is no greater than 3 Inches for at least one door of each vehicle or car required to be accessible by 49CFRpart37. EXCEPTION 1: Existing vehicles retrofitted to meet the requirements of 49 CFR 37.93 (one- car-per-traln rule) shall be coordinated with . the platform such that, for at least one door, the vertical difference between the vehicle floor and the platform, measured when the vehicle Is at rest with 50% normal passenger capacity. Is within plus or minus 2 Inches and the horizontal gap Is no greater than 4 Inches. EXCEPTION 2: 'Where it is not structurally or operationally feasible to meet the horizontal gap or vertical difference requirements, mini- high platforms, car-borne or platform mounted lifts, ramps or bridge plates, or similar manu- ally deployed devices, meeting the applicable requirements of 36 CFR Part 1192 shall suffice. 70 45714 Register / Vol. 56. No. 173 / Friday. Sep^pber 6, 1991 / Rules and Regulations 10.4 Airports (5) New direct connections to commercial, retail, or residential facilities shall, to the maximum extent feasible, have an accessible route complying with 4.3 from the point of connection to boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public. Any elements provided to facilitate future direct connections shall be on an accessible route connecting boarding platforms and all transportation system elements used by the public. 10.3.3 Existing Facilities: Alterations. (1) For the purpose of complying with 4.1.6(2) Alterations to an Area Containing a Primary Function, an area of primary function shall be as defined by applicable provisions of 49 CFR 37.43(c) (Department of Transportation's ADA Rule) or 28 CFR 36.403 (Department of Justice's ADA Rule). 10.4. Airports. * 10.4.1 New Construction. (1) Elements such as ramps, elevators or other vertical circulation devices, ticketing areas, security checkpoints, or passenger waiting areas shall be placed to minimize the distance which wheelchair users and other persons who cannot negotiate steps may have to travel compared to the general public. (2) The circulation path. Including an accessible entrance and an accessible route, for persons with disabilities shall, to the maximum extent practicable, coincide with the circulation path for the general public. Where the circulation path Is different, directional slgnage complying with 4.30.1. 4.30.2. 4.30.3 and 4.30.5 shall be provided which indicates the location of the nearest accessible entrance and Its accessible route. (3) Ticketlng'areas shall permit persons with disabilities to obtain a ticket and check baggage and shall comply with 7.2. (4) Where public pay telephones are pro- vided, and at least one Is at an Interior loca- tion, a public text telephone shall be provided incompliance with 4.31.9. Additionally, if four or more public pay telephones are located in any of the following locations, at least one public text telephone shall also be provided In that location: (a) a main terminal outside the security areas: (b) a concourse within the security areas: or (c) a baggage claim area In a terminal. Compliance with this section constitutes compliance with section 4.1.3(17)(c). (5) Baggage check-In and retrieval systems shall be on an accessible route complying with 4.3. and shall have space Immediately adjacent complying with 4.2.4. If unattended security barriers are provided, at least one gate shall comply with 4.13. Gates which must be pushed open by wheelchair or mobility aid users shall have a smooth continuous surface extending from 2 Inches above the floor to 27 Inches above the floor. (6) Terminal Information systems which broadcast Information to the general public through a public address system shall provide a means to provide the same or equivalent information to persons with a hearing loss or who are deaf. Such methods may Include, but are not limited to. visual paging systems using video monitors and computer technology. For persons with certain types of hearing loss such methods may Include, but are not limited to. an asslstlve listening system complying with 4.33.7. (7) Where clocks are provided for use by the general public the clock face shall be unclut- tered so that its elements are clearly visible. Hands, numerals, and/or digits shall contrast with their background either light-on-dark or dark-on-light. Where docks are mounted overhead, numerals and/or digits shall comply with 4.30.3. Clocks shall be placed in uniform locations throughout the facility to the maxi- mum extent practicable. (8) Security Systems. (Reserved) 10.5 Boat and Perry Docks. [Reserved] 71 Federal Register / Vol. 56^0.173 / Friday, September 6,1991 / RuleWnd Regulations 45715 Appendix APPENDIX This appendix contains materials of an advi- sory nature and provides additional Information that should help the reader to understand the minimum requirements of the guidelines or to design buildings or facilities for greater accessi- bility. The paragraph numbers correspond to the sections or paragraphs of the guideline to which the material relates and are therefore not consecutive (for example. A4.2.1 contains additional information relevant to 4.2.1). Sec- tions of the guidelines for which additional^ material appears In this appendix have been Indicated by an asterisk. Nothing in this appen- dix shall in any way obviate any obligation to comply with the requirements of the guidelines itself. A2.2 Equivalent Facilitation. Specific examples of equivalent facilitation are found In the following sections: 4.1.6(3)(c) Elevators tnAlterattons 4.31.9 Text Telephones 7.2 Sales and Service Counters. Teller Windows, Information Counters 9.1.4 Classes of Sleeping Accommodations 9.2.2(6)(d) Requirements for Accessible Units, Sleeping Rooms, and Suites A4.1.1 Application. A4,1.1(3) Areas Used Only by Employees as Work Areas. Where there are a series of individual work stations of the same type (e.g., laboratories, service counters, ticket booths), 5%, but not less than one, of each type of work station should be constructed so that an indi- vidual with disabilities can maneuver within the work stations. Rooms housing individual offices in a typical office building must meet the requirements of the guidelines concerning doors, accessible routes, etc. but do not need to allow for maneuvering space around individual desks. Modifications required to permit maneuvering within the work area may be accomplished as a reasonable accommodation to individual employees with disabilities under Title I of the ADA. Consideration should also be given to placing shelves in employee work areas at a convenient height for accessibility or installing commercially available shelving that is adjust- able so that reasonable accommodations can be made in the future. ! If work stations are made accessible they should comply with the applicable provisions of 4.2 through 4.35. A4.1.2 Accessible Sites and Exterior Facilities: New Construction. A4.1.2(5Xe) Valet Parking. Valet parking is not always usable by individuals with disabili- ties. For instance, an individual may use a type of vehicle controls that render the regular con- trols inoperable or the driver's seat tn a van may be removed. In these situations, another person cannot park the vehicle. It is recommended that some self-parking spaces be provided at valet parking facilities for individuals whose vehicles cannot be parked by another person and that such spaces be located on an accessible route to the entrance of the facility. A4.1.3 Accessible Buildings: New Construction. A4.1.3(5) Only full passenger elevators are covered by the accessibility provisions of 4.10. Materials and equipment hoists, freight eleva- tors not intended for passenger use, dumbwait- ers, and construction elevators are not covered by these guidelines. If a building is exempt from the elevator requirement, it is not necessary to provide a platform lift or other means of vertical access, in lieu of an elevator. Under Exception 4. platform lifts are allowed where existing conditions make it impractical to install a ramp or elevator. Such conditions generally occur where it is essential to provide access to small raised or lowered areas where space may not be available for a ramp. Ex- amples include, but are not limited to. raised pharmacy platforms, commercial offices raised above a sales floor, or radio and news booths, A4.1.3(9) Supervised automatic sprinkler systems have built in signals for monitoring features of the system such as the opening and closing of water control valves, the power sup- plies for needed pumps, water tank levels, and for Indicating conditions that will impair the satisfactory operation of the sprinkler system. Al