022123-CH-9sr&att.pdf — Long Beach City Council, April 18, 2023 (part 1 of 6)

CITY OF
LONG
February 7, 2023

HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:

Development Services Department
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 3'" Floor Long Beach, CA 90802 (562) 570-5237
Receive supporting documentation into the record and conclude the public hearing and consider two third-party appeals by Laurie Angel and Kirk Davis (APL 22-006); and,
Deny the appeals and approve a Site Plan Review (SPR 22-078) for the development of a 303,972 square foot concrete tilt-up building including 9,000 square feet of office space approximately 51 feet in height on a 14.16-acre lot at 5910 Cherry Avenue in the General Industrial Zoning District. (District 9)

DISCUSSION
On October 6, 2022, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, considered public testimony, and approved a Site Plan Review (SPR) for a 303,971 square-foot industrial warehouse at 5910 Cherry Avenue (Attachment A). This project lies within the normal jurisdiction of the Planning Commission and is now before the City Council on appeal.

The development and use are allowed under the underlying zoning.

The Project site is 14.16 acres in size and is currently developed with a 32,815-square foot office building, several outbuildings, and outdoor storage (Attachment B). All existing structures and landscaping on the site will be removed. At the time this staff report was prepared, review of plans submitted for building plan check are under review by the City of Long Beach (City) at the applicant's risk. The surrounding area is developed with a range of uses detailed in Table 1.

T, bl 1 Ad' t U a e uacen ses
Direction Address Zoning District Land Use
North APN: 7119-018- General Industrial Tank Farm
002 (IG)
East APN: 7119-018- General Industrial Railroad access for the 034 (IG) property to the north.

South 5828-5898 Cherry Regional Highway LA County Animal Control, Avenue and 2001- (CHW) McDonald's. vacant former
2323 South Street

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Grocery Store, Cube Smart
Self Storage
West 5901-5949 Cherry Community Residential, beauty salon, Avenue Automobile Oriented barber and restaurants.
(CCA)
Site Plan Review
The applicant requested approval of a SPR to demolish all existing structures on site and construct a single 303,972-square-foot concrete, tilt-up industrial building that is approximately 51 feet in height. Surrounding the building are surface parking areas including 338 at-grade parking stalls and 79 truck parking stalls. The building incorporates 44 truck, high-dock doors along the south elevation facing the abutting commercial site.

The building includes 9,000 square feet of office space in the southwest corner of the building along Cherry Avenue and is proposed to be located on the first floor and mezzanine levels (Attachment C). At this time, according to the Developer, the building is being constructed on speculation in accordance with the development standards in the Zoning Code, but there is no tenant in consideration at this time. However, to accommodate future uses that require a higher parking rate per the City's General Plan, the applicant has submitted plans which show how the parking rate (three spaces per each 1,000 square feet of floor area) required by the City's General Plan for the future Code requirements, based on the Neo-lndustrial (NI) PlaceType, can be accommodated.

Furthermore, conditions of approval have been incorporated to ensure that the development is constructed and operates in a manner that is compatible with the surrounding industrial area and the residential neighborhood across Cherry Avenue (Attachment D).

The SPR for the proposed project was heard on October 6, 2022, and the Planning Commission held a public hearing and considered testimony from the applicant and the public in addition to considering the application materials, including technical reports and City staff's report.

Public testimony during the Planning Commission proceedings included written . correspondence from the following individuals (Attachment E):

T. bl 2 lM ·tt C d a e - n en orrespon ence
Date/Time Public Commenter Summary of Comments Received 10/6/22 2:08PM Meqan Lorraine Air impacts from traffic
Already overburdened with truck traffic,
10/6/22 2:43PM Megan Shilling concentration of noise, air and heat pollution
10/6/22 1 :20PM Laurie Angel Truck traffic, increased noise, visual pollution, air quality, hydrology

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10/6/22 Kirk Davis Community health
12:52PM
May house 1 or more E-commerce Andy Lee representing 10/6/22 2:47PM Teamsters Local 396 facilities and believes project is not subject to Mccorkle Decision
City staff recommended approval of the SPR based on the ability to make the required findings, particularly the first required finding that the proposed use be consistent with and carry out the General Plan; as well as the second required finding that the proposed use would not be a detriment to the surrounding community including public health, safety, general welfare, environmental quality or quality of life (Attachment F). After the public hearing, the Planning Commission approved the SPR (6-0, with one Commissioner recusing himself).

Appeal
Within the ten-day appeal period, two separate third-party appeals were filed by Kirk Davis and Laurie Angel (Attachment G). Appellant Davis asserts that the Planning Commission did not look at the project through an equity lens and identified several General Plan policies and implementation measures the project is allegedly not consistent with. Appellant Angel asserts that impacts are underestimated and that known impacts are inadequately evaluated. Additionally, Appellant Angel states that the use is not appropriate for the area, zoning or public.

The Planning Commission found that this North Long Beach area is in transition with a current General Industrial (IG) Zoning designation and an updated General Plan type, NI, to accommodate future uses such as cleaner industrial uses, office space and manufacturing uses.

In regards to analysis of environmental impacts, the proposed development of the property with warehouse and accessory office use (Standard Industrial Code 42) as shown in Table 33-2, Section 6 of the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC) is permitted as a matter of right within the IG Zoning District. Since the project contains greater than 50,000 square feet of floor area, the Planning Commission is the approving body for SPR. However, because the entitlement (SPR) is design review related only, review of environmental impacts subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is not required.

The Planning Commission, within in its discretionary authority, found the design of the proposed industrial building and its design at the location desirable due to what they found to be alternatives that could, in the future accommodate a use(s) with a higher parking rate as required by the City's General Plan.

In line with appellant Davis' assertions regarding consistency with the General Plan, members of the public raised concerns at the Planning Commission hearing that the proposed project is an environmental justice concern in conflict with ongoing planning efforts

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including the Uptown Planning Land Use and Neighborhood Strategy (UPLAN) to implement the City's General Plan through an equity lens. Senate Bill 1000 (SB 1000) also requires all California cities to include goals, policies, and objectives pertaining to environmental justice in their general plans. The purpose of the bill is to identify disadvantaged communities and to put forward strategies to reduce unique or compounded health risks to these communities, identify objectives and policies to promote civil engagement in the public decision-making process, and identify objectives and policies that prioritize improvements and programs that address the needs of disadvantaged communities.

The subject site is identified in the City's General Plan Land Use Element as a "disadvantaged community," and the plan contains environmental justice policies for which new zoning regulations are being designed through the UPLAN process. The intention is to reduce compounded health risks by facilitating new development that is less polluting than existing uses or conditions, to help transition existing industrially zoned areas of North Long Beach uses to less polluting alternatives in the future, while maintaining local jobs. Through the UPLAN process, community members shared their insights on how the zones should be developed to best meet community needs. The project site has an existing, older industrial use, which supports the adjacent petroleum tank farm and petroleum distribution uses, including outdoor storage, vehicular garages/carports, and wash racks. Although zoning regulations to implement the Neo-lndustrial PlaceType are not yet codified, the proposed redevelopment of this site will support the policy intent of the Neo-lndustrial PlaceType by cleaning up and remediating the property that, according to the Phase 1 environmental document, has ground water contamination and possible other contaminants stemming from the prior use of the property as support for the adjacent petroleum tank farm.

The proposed project would be consistent with the policy direction of reducing environmental burdens through development of a fully enclosed new industrial project that would be less polluting or environmentally harmful than the previous use for the Site.

Environmental Justice and Neo-lndustrial uses are terms that can sometimes be misunderstood or misinterpreted. Environmental Justice is defined in California law as the fair treatment of all races, cultures, and incomes with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies. (Government Code 65040.12( e )). SB 1000 and other laws direct the City to improve its analysis and due consideration of existing conditions when siting new potentially polluting facilities. The law does not require, direct, or even allow the City to deny a single low-emitting use (such as the proposal on appeal here) because all of the wider legacy pollution issues in a given area have not yet been resolved. Environmental Justice informs better decision making atboth the plan level and project level through thoughtful analysis. In this case, both have been successful in that the proposed warehouse will be fully contained within an energy-efficient building and replace outdoor and petroleum-serving legacy uses that had a significant environmental impact. This is reinforced through the ongoing zoning update work referenced by the Planning Commission and the appeal.

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Neo-lndustrial areas are described in the City's Land Use Element as light-industrial uses ranging from manufacturing, office, research, and complimentary uses. The fulfillment of products and e-commerce fits within this ecosystem. Importantly, while Neo-lndustrial uses are less impactful and have lower-emissions profiles than heavy-industrial uses such as petroleum refining, they are not restricted by the General Plan or any regulations to being zero-emissions. Furthermore, inherent in the discussion of manufacturing, researching, and moving product is the use of truck type vehicles to move those goods. The inference in the appeals that neo-industrial uses would not include trucks or truck bays is not reflected by the City's current Land Use Element; nor the existing limited industrial zones upon which the concept is built.

Although not required, the City requested technical reports analyzing potential impacts to Traffic (Trip Generation and Vehicle Miles Traveled) Air Quality, Greenhouse Gas, Noise, and Mobile Health Risk Assessment for review. The submitted technical reports did not conclude that the project would have any type of environmental impact on the area from the proposed use of the property (Attachments H, I and J).

As described above, the subject property is zoned IG, a zoning designation that has not yet been updated to implement the updated General Plan PlaceType designation for the site which is designated with the NI PlaceType. The NI PlaceType encourages the location, evolution and retention of restricted light industrial activities. The proposed project is consistent with the NI PlaceType which is designed to continue allowing for jobs-generating, industrial type uses that are less polluting than previous uses.

The prior use of the main building on-site was 32,800 square feet of office use constructed in 1953 which supported the adjacent petroleum storage facility. Also on-site are several outbuildings which contained repair facilities for equipment, as well as significant outdoor storage of equipment related to the adjacent petroleum storage use. The Phase 1 environmental document which was prepared for the buyer of the property did note that there is ground water contamination at the site, which will be remediated as part of the project.

The former industrial support operations at the site included hydraulic lifts in the garage, a wash rack, and the storage and use of petroleum products and potentially solvents and other . chemicals. The Phase 1 environmental document cannot rule out that there may have been inadvertent spills of these products; it is possible that during project construction there will be areas where impacted soil is encountered that will require characterization, excavation, and special handling and disposal at licensed facilities. Without the redevelopment of the site and the proposed future use, these conditions would continue to fester and endure.

The City Council in its adjudicatory capacity is tasked with reviewing this appeal "de novo" and can take action to deny the project, approve, or conditionally approve the project in accordance with the LBMC SPR findings. The City Council should consider whether there are merits of the appeal and the policy tradeoffs inherent in this application, as there are a variety of policies and considerations that are appropriate to consider from the General Plan - in this case. Upholding the Planning Commission's approval would result in new jobs for the

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area, including temporary construction related jobs, as well as permanent jobs of various types once the project is completed and becomes operational.

The project has been reviewed uniformly in accordance with the City's Zoning Code and will clean up, redevelop, and revitalize an under-utilized property that since 1953 has been used primarily as an office to support the adjacent petroleum storage facility, but also included substantial outdoor storage, a laboratory, pump house, change building, storehouse, hydraulic lifts and wash racks.

Public hearing notices were distributed on January 3, 2023, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 21.21 of the LBMC. Any comments received prior to the City Council hearing will be provided to the City Council for its review and consideration.

This matter was reviewed by Deputy City Attorney Erin Weesner-McKinley on December 30, 2022 and by Revenue Management Officer Geraldine Alejo on December 16, 2022.

TIMING CONSIDERATIONS
City Council action is requested on February 7, 2023. Pursuant to LBMC, in the case of appeals to the City Council, hearings are typically held within a 90-day period.

FISCAL IMPACT
This recommendation has no staffing impact beyond the normal budgeted scope of duties and is consistent with City Council priorities. There is no fiscal or local job impact associated with this recommendation.

SUGGESTED ACTION:

Approve recommendation.

Respectfully submitted,
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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
ATTACHMENTS:

A- PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF
REPORT

B - VICINITY MAP

C - PROJECT PLANS

D - CONDITIONS

E - PUBLIC COMMENTS
APPROVED:

THOMAS B. MODICA

CITY MANAGER

F-FINDINGS

G-APPEAL

H - NOISE TECHNICAL STUDY

I -AIR QUALITY TECHNICAL REPORT

J - TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS REPORT
AGENDA ITEM No. 2
October 6, 2022

CHAIR AND PLANNING COMMISSIONERS
City of Long Beach
California
RECOMMENDATION:

Approve a Site Plan Review (SPR 22-078) for a project consisting of the demolition of all existing structures on the site, and the construction of a new 303, 972-square- foot concrete, tilt -up industrial warehouse building, including 9,000-square feet of office space approximately 51 feet in height on a 14.16-acre lot within the General Industrial (IG) Zoning District located at 5900 Cherry Avenue. (District 9) APPLICANT:

Yemi Alade
Link Logistics Real Estate
3333 Michelson Drive, Unit 725
Irvine, CA 92612
(Application No. 2207-30)

DISCUSSION
The project site is a large single lot, located along the eastside of Cherry Avenue, located within the General Industrial (IG) Zoning District, which has a General Plan Land Use PlaceType of Neo Industrial (NI). The project site encompasses 14.16-acres (616,835 sq. ft.) and is bounded by Cherry Avenue to the west, Union Pacific Railroad to the east, and a commercial retail center to the south, and a small tank farm to the north (Attachment A – Vicinity Map). The site is in the southwest portion of a larger industrial di strict in Uptown/North Long Beach. The surrounding area is developed with a range of uses detailed in Table 1.

Table 1: Adjacent Uses
Direction Address Zoning District Land Use
NORTH APN: 7119-018-002 General Industrial (IG) Tank Farm EAST APN: 7119-018-034 General Industrial (IG) Railroad access for property to the north
SOUTH 5828-5898 Cherry
Avenue and 2001-
2323 South Street
Regional Highway
(CHW)
LA County Animal Control,
McDonald’s, Vacant
Former Grocery Store,
Cube Smart Self-Storage
Development Services
Planning Bureau
411 West Ocean Boulevard, 3rd Floor, Long Beach, CA 90802 562.570.6194
Attachment A

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The project site is currently developed with a single-story office building, several outbuildings, and outdoor storage. According to the Los Angeles County Assessor’s Records the buildings on the property were constructed between 1953 and 1959.

The existing buildings are proposed to be demolished and the site redeveloped with a s ingle 303,972-square-foot concrete, tilt-up industrial warehouse building that is approximately 51 feet in height. Surrounding the building are parking areas including 338 at-grade parking stalls and 79 truck parking stalls. The building incorporates 44-truck high -dock doors along the south elevation facing the abutting commercial site. The building includes 9,000 square feet of office space in the southwest corner of the building along Cherry Avenue and is proposed to be located on the first floor and mezzanine levels.

The project was reviewed by the Site Plan Review committee who found that the overall height of the building (51-feet including the parapet) in compliance with the 65-foot maximum height allowed in the place -type and appropriate based on the building form, intended use, and the relationship to the surrounding uses. The building consists primarily of colored concrete panels in varying hues of gray along most of the building elevations, broken up at intervals with the different gray tones, areas within the panels with an indigo (blue) accent color and wood like tile.

The primary southwestern corner element and the Cherry Avenue elevation, which are adjacent to the public right of way include pop outs and reflective glazing bisected in the form of squares or rectangles with black anodiz ed mullions. Wood like tile in Brazilian Walnut color is primarily located around the southern corner element main entry and along the Cherry Avenue elevation at the base of the pop outs. The northern elevation, although not facing a public right of way is treated with pop outs that have blue in color on the upper portions of the pop outs and varying shades of gray along the entire bottom half of the elevation (Attachment B – Plans). The building design makes use of straight lines, generous floor to ceiling heights, decorative corner elements resulting in an attractive modern design, typical of industrial warehouse buildings.

All of the parking on-site is at grade level and surrounds the building on three sites (west, south and east) . Passenger vehicles would take access to the site from the southerly most drive approach along Cherry Avenue and exit the site from either the same approach or the northerly most drive approach adjacent to the northwest corner of the building. However, truck access is restricted to the southerly most drive approach , closest to the overhead truck dock doors . In WEST 5901-5949 Cherry
Avenue
Community Automobile-
Oriented (CCA)
Residential, beauty salon,
barber, and restaurants

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addition, in accordance with the City’s Transportation Demand Ordinance, a facility of this size must accommodate a minimum of nine bicycle parking stalls and has been included as a condition of approval.

The plans demonstrate that additional parking could be provided for future site and building reconfigurations ensuring consistency with the NI PlaceType and allowing flexibility to accommodate more jobs-dense uses on the site. The project has demonstrated that the ability to convert building area and reconfigure parking areas to accommodate the NI PlaceType parking ratio of three spaces per 1,000-square feet of building area and the ability to retrofit the building for smaller scale light industrial and creative uses. This would allow for 559 stalls, mostly configured within the building and some reconfiguration of the exterior parking stalls (Attachment C – General Plan Parking Consistency).

Vehicle Parking Summary
Building Size Alternative Parking Plan
Building Size (SF) 303,972 303,972
Warehouse 294,792 0
Mezzanine Office Area 4,500 4,500
Office Area 4,500 4,500
Manufacturing/Other use 0 170,091

Parking Spaces
Required 331 547
Shown 338 559

Future Neo-Industrial
Parking (conversion)

Required 547
Provided 559

Truck Doors
Truck Docks 44 38
Vehicle 1 1
Trailer Stalls 79 79

Landscaped planters buffer the parking area from the public right of way along Cherry Avenue.

This buffer/setback is approximately ten feet wide along the entire Cherry Avenue frontage. The conceptual landscaping plan (Attachment D - Preliminary Landscape Plan) shows approximately 36 trees sized between 24-inch and 36 -inch box planted within the 10 -foot Cherry Avenue setback and the adjacent planters in the parking area. Adjacent to the building, opposite the setback more 24-inch box and 36 -inch box trees are proposed. Statement trees are shown, planted along each side of the drive approaches on site. Vertical landscaping in the form of 24- inch box trees are proposed along the northern boundary of the project and will be required per

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the conditions of approval along both the Cherry Avenue elevation to break up the façade. In total 120 24-inch box and seven 36-inch box trees are provided throughout the project.

In assessing the redevelopment of the site and the proposed use, staff considered technical reports related to: 1) traffic; 2) air quality, 3) health (Mobile Health Risk Assessment and Human Health Risk Assessment; 4) Greenhouse Gas; 5) Noise; 6) an Environmental Site Assessment (Phase One) (Attachment E – Notice of Exemption Associated Technical Reports). In response to the technical reports, conditions of approval are recommended to (Attachment F – Conditions of Approval) address noise from trucks and construction activities on nearby residences, improved landscaping throughout the site to assist with site drainage, soil management, and fugitive dust containment during construction to reduce impacts on adjacent properties and treatment of archeological resources unearthed by construction activities to preserve Native American artifacts.

The proposed project is consistent with the following Goals within the City’s General Plan:

Identification
Number Goal/Policy Explanation
LU Policy 3-4 Promote and attract a mix of
commercial and industrial uses
by emphasizing the flexibility of
the PlaceTypes designations
As shown in the attached plans, the
proposed building has the ability to
be reused and function with a use
that has a higher r ate of parking
such as manufacturing, or office
space.

LU Policy 6-9 Encourage the redevelopment of
parcels with poor land utilization
such as single -use commercial
structures on parcels over 5,000
square feet.

The overall property size is 14.16
acres in area and currently
developed with a single -story,
32,815 square foot office building
(constructed in the late 1950’s),
several outbuildings (totaling
11,025 square feet) with unknown
uses, and approximately 308,0 00
square feet of outside storage.

The existing use and buildings will
be replaced with one 303,972
square foot building similar to
others in the area including 2400 E.

Artesia Boulevard and one
proposed at 5860 Paramount
Boulevard. It is anticipated that
numerous construction jobs will be
created by the proposed project, as
well as permanent jobs based on
the future use of the property.

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IM-9 and

IM-10
Implement midblock crossings
and traffic calming as needed in
the more suburban locations of
the City where larger blocks and
wider streets inhibit pedestrians.

Design safer streets by using
traffic-calming techniques and by
providing more frequent and
innovative crosswalks,
pedestrians signals and clearly
marked bicycle lanes.

There is an active, mid-block
northbound Long Beach Transit
bus stop adjacent to the subject
project, which is patronized by
individuals from the residential
neighborhood across Cherry
Avenue. Cherry Avenue is
designated a Major Avenue in the
Mobility Ele ment and is an
approximate 80 -wide right -of-way.

The conditions of approval require
that the Applicant work with Public
Works and Long Beach Transit to
facilitate and construct a mid -block
pedestrian crossing so that
pedestrians can safely cross
Cherry Avenue to reach the transit
stop.

UD 13-3 and

UD 25-1
Encourage new development
projects to provide safe
pedestrian access to public
sidewalks, bus and rail transit
facilities and the bicycle network.

Develop the Neo -Industrial
PlaceType as a buffe r between
existing industrial and residential
neighborhoods.

Access from the sidewalk to the
primary entry to the building is via a
pedestrian path which is heavily
landscaped. The landscaping is
continued northbound along Cherry
Avenue adjacent to the sub ject
property.

The proposed building is setback
from the street approximately
eighty (80) feet and is over 300 feet
away from the nearest residentially
zoned property. Pedestrians on the
sidewalk adjacent to the project will
experience a 10-foot wide sidewalk
and a ten (10) foot wide setback
landscaped with 24-inch box trees,
ground cover and accent shrubs.

The proposed demolition of the existing building on-site and the construction of a new industrial warehouse building support the Site Plan Review Findings (Attachment G – Site Plan Review Findings) in that the project proposal prescribes a remedy which will replace outdated buildings and construct a new building with ancillary improvements that are consistent with the zoning district and compatible with the surrounding area. Staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the Site Plan review based on the findings and subject to the recommended conditions of approval.

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PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
This item was originally scheduled to be heard before the Planning Commission on September 1, 2022, however was continued to October 6, 2022 at the request of t he Applicant. Although the City is not required to re-notice the item, as the Planning Commission continued it to a date specific, staff decided that since the scope of the project was so large it would be in the public interest to re-notice the item. A total 851 Public Hearing notices were distributed on September 20, 2022, in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 21.21 of the Zoning Regulations . At the time this report was written no public comments had been received.

Although not required prio r to the public hearing notice , the applicant connected with local neighborhood associations, including Cherry Manor and Neyham Neighborhood Association.

Representatives of the Neyham Neighborhood Association have worked closely with the Applicant regarding the landscaping along the frontage of Cherry Avenue in addition to a grant partnership for funds allocated toward improvements of a historic fire station in North Long Beach.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed development of the property with warehouse and accessory office use (SIC Code 42 as shown in Table 33 -2, Section 6 of the City’s Municipal Code) is permitted as a matter of right within the IG Zoning D istrict. In accordance with the published decision by the California First District Court of Appeal, McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena , 2018. California Environmental Quality Act review is not required for a by -right development that is subject only to a design/site plan review process.

Respectfully submitted,
AMY L. HARBIN, AICP

PROJECT PLANNER

ALEXIS OROPEZA

CURRENT PLANNING OFFICER

CHRISTOPHER KOONTZ, AICP

ACTING DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

SERVICES

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Attachments: Attachment A - Vicinity Map
Attachment B - Plans
Attachment C – General Plan Parking Consistency
Attachment D – Preliminary Landscape Plans
Attachment E – Notice of Exemption Associated Technical Reports Attachment F – Conditions of Approval
Attachment G – Site Plan Review Findings

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CHERRY AVE
59TH ST
60TH ST

GAVIOTA AVE

GARDENIA AVE

UNION PACIFIC RR

HUNGERFORD ST
Subject Property:
5910 Cherry Ave
Application No. 2207-30
Council District 9
Zoning Code: IG
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Attachment B
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SHEET:

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CAD FILE NAME:

OWNER PROJECT NO:

RGA PROJECT NO:

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5900 CHERRY AVENUE

LONG BEACH, CA

LINK LOGISTICS

REAL ESTATE
3333 MICHELSON DRIVE
SUITE 725
IRVINE, CA 92162
PHONE: 949-344-2194
CONTACT: YEMI ALADE
20148-00-A1-1P
20148.00
7/25/22 SCHEMATIC DESIGN

SUBJECT

SITE AREA

CHERRY LOGISTICS
CENTER
19 19
20 E
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PROPOSED SPECULATIVE

WAREHOUSE BUILDING

TYPE III-B FULLY SPRINKLERED
B / S1 / F1 OCCUPANCY
90 OUTSIDE SWEPT PATH

PATH OF FRONT WHEEL

INSIDE SWEPT PATH
ATTEMP

CARPOOL/

VANPOOL

CARPOOL/

VANPOOLEV STALL EV STALL
4 CUBIC
YARD
BIN
4 CUBIC
YARD
BIN
4 CUBIC
YARD
BIN
11 8 8
15 23 27 27
3 6
6 2
6 6
6 6
7 8
6 6
10 11
789'-0"
372'-0"145'-0"
79'-9"
40'-0"
42'-0"

SITE PLAN
79 TRAILER STALLS

PROJECT DATA
SITE AREA:

NET SITE AREA
BUILDING AREA:

FOOTPRINT

MEZZANINE

GUARD HOUSE
TOTAL
COVERAGE:

PARKING REQUIRED:
9,000 SF - OFFICE @ 1/250
294,972 SF - WH @ 1/1000

TOTAL REQUIRED
PARKING PROVIDED:

VANPOOL / CARPOOL (10%)

STANDARD STALLS

TOTAL STALLS
BIKE PARKING:
4 BIKES FOR FIRST 50K
1 BIKE PER 50K

TOTAL POSITIONS
616,835 SF / 14.161 AC
299,472 SF
4,500 SF
00 SF
303,972 SF

49.44 %
36 STALLS
295 STALLS
331 STALLS
33 STALLS
305 STALLS
338 STALLS
4 BIKES
5 BIKES
9 BIKES

1. THE PROPOSED PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PD-31 CALIFORNIA

STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER

2. OFF-STREET PARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE CHAPTER 21-41 OF THE LONG BEACH ZONING CODE.

3. CIVIL ENGINEERING SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST STANDARD PRACTICES TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NPDES GUIDELINES.

4. A LANDSCAPING PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR

APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY.

5. THE PROJECT DOES NOT PROPOSE ANY TENANT SIGNAGE AT THIS TIME.

6. THERE ARE NO PROTECTED PLANTS ON SITE.

7. A LIGHT PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED SHOWING CONFORMANCE WITH ONE FOOT-CANDLE

MINIMUM LEVELS IN PARKING AREAS AND CALGREEN CODE MAXIMUM FOOT-CANDLE LEVELS AT ADJACENT PROPERTY LINES.

8. ALL BUILDINGS SHALL BE ADDRESSED WITH 12" HIGH BUILDING NUMBERS AND ROOF-TOP PAINTED NUMBERS.

9. GRAFFITI RESISTANT PAINT SHALL BE USED ON ALL BUILDINGS AND SITE WALLS TO MIN. 12'-0" ABOVE ADJACENT GRADE.

10. ALL PROPOSED BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES.

11. CONTAINER STACKING IN THE YARD AREA WILL BE PROHIBITED AND THE APPROVAL CONDITIONS WILL REQUIRE A RECORDED COVENANT BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT.

12. ALL GROUND EQUIPMENT TO BE SCREENED BY LANDSCAPE WITH SHRUBS AND HEDGES.

13. DEVELOPMENT SHALL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION DEMAND AND TRIP REDUCTION MEASURES PER SECTION 21.64.030.

14. GREEN BUILDING - THE PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 21.45.400 OF THE

CITY'S MUNICPAL CODE ENTITLED GREEN BUILDING FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS.

GENERAL NOTES

VICINITY MAP
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN REVIEW 00-00-0000
ZONING: (IG) INDUSTRIAL GENERAL
PERMITTED LAND USE: WAREHOUSE, OFFICE AS PERMITTED

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS

APPLICATION TYPE
NEW INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING WITH AUTO AND TRAILER PARKING AREAS.

PROVIDE FUTURE GUARD SHACK LOCATION ON TRUCK COURT ENTRY.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION
7119-018-024, 7119-018-028

LINK LOGISTICS REAL ESTATTE
3333 MICHELSON DRIVE, SUITE 725
IRVINE, CA 92162

LAND OWNER

APPLICANT
RGA, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, INC.
15231 ALTON PARKWAY, SUITE 100
IRVINE, CA 92618
CONTACT: MIKE GILL

PLAN PREPARER

UTILITIES & SERVICES

SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS

LINK LOGISTICS REAL ESTATTE
3333 MICHELSON DRIVE, SUITE 725
IRVINE, CA 92162
949-344-2194 CONTACT: YEMI ALADE

LEGAL DESCRIPTION

THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:

LOTS 11, 12, 13 AND 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CO-OPERATIVE COLONY TRACT AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 21, PAGES 15 AND 16 OF MISC. RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE

COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF DEEDED TO THE LOS ANGELES TERMINAL RAILWAY

COMPANY, AS PER MAP OF SAID TRACT RECORDED IN THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY.
32'-0"
28'-6"
16' 18' 40'

24.34' 9' 8' 9' 9' 5' 9' 9' 5' 9' 9' 5' 12' 5' 9' 8.5' 51' 8.5' 51' 42.5' 68' 8.5' 59.5' 22.3' 26' 6'

24.4' 68' 8.5' 68' 26'
10' 18' 26' 18' 8'
48'-0"

37.3' 10.2'10'
18' 5'
24' 28'
18'6'
195.5' 20' 229.5' 21.36' 229.5' 22.049'
GATE
GATE

ELEC RM
T
OFFICE
AREA
RP UP

7.5'
29'
18'
GATE

GATEPP PP PPPP
PROPERTY LINE 911.10'
PROPERTY LINE 173.4'
PROPERTY LINE 201.7'
PL 33'
PL 66.5'
PROPERTY LINE 355.9'

PROPERTY LINE

PROPERTY LINE PUMP
HOUSE

EXISTING FENCE

EXISTING FENCE
KEYNOTES 000

1. PAINTED CONCRETE TILT-UP WAREHOUSE / OFFICE FACILITY. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT OF 50'.

2. SHADED AREA: PROPOSED IRRIGATED LANDSCAPING PER GUIDELINES WITH MIN 6" CONCRETE CURBS AT ALL INTERIOR PERIMETERS.

3. PAINTED CONCRETE TRASH AND RECYCLE BIN ENCLOSURE MIN. 6'-0" HIGH. ONE BIN IS

DEDICATED FOR TRASH, ONE BIN FOR RECYCLE PRODUCTS AND ONE BIN FOR ORGANIC PRODUCTS.

4. TYPICAL STANDARD PARKING STALL MIN. 8.5' X 18' (OR 16' + 2' OVERHANG) - STRIPE PER STANDARDS.

5. EXISTING 25'-0" UTILITY EASEMENT FOR OVERHEAD TRANSMISSION LINES. SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS.

6. EXISTING UTILITY EASEMENT. SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS.

7. 10'-0" PAINTED CONCRETE SCREEN WALL WITH 8'-0" HIGH STEEL PICKET ROLLING GATE.

TRUCK YARD ENTRY GATES WILL HAVE KNOX BOXES TO ALLOW FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS. TRUCK YARD ENTRY GATES WILL INCORPORATE 70% OPACITY MESH PANELS TO RESTRICT VIEW INTO THE SECURE YARD AREA.

8. ACCESSIBLE BUILDING ENTRY WITH ADJACENT BICYCLE RACKS.

9. CONCRETE PAVED FORKLIFT RAMP.

10. PAVED TRUCK YARD.

11. NEW GATE TO BE PROVIDED FOR UTILITY ACCESS

12. NOT USED.

13. PROPOSED 8' HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE ON PROPERTY LINE.

14. PROPOSED TRANSFORMER LOCATION WITH LANDSCAPE SCREENING.

15. NEW CURB CUT PER STANDARDS. SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS FOR REQUIRED STREET AND ROW MODIFICATIONS. PROVIDE STOP SIGNS AT ALL POINTS OF EGRESS ONTO PUBLIC STREETS.

16. PROPOSED ON-SITE FIRE HYDRANT.

17. DOCK HIGH TRUCK DOOR. SEE ELEVATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFO.

18. GRADE LEVEL RAMP DOOR. SEE ELEVATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL INFO.

19. AUTO ACCESS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT DRIVE LANE ONLY.

20. TRUCK ACCESS AND FIRE DEPARTMENT DRIVE LANE ONLY
1 2
2 2 2
2 2
2 3
4 4
4 5 5 56 6
6 9 10
7 10
8 11
11 15
15 1718
16 13
13 13 13
13 14

PROPERTY LINE TO BE REMOVED PROPERTY LINE TO BE REMOVED

FH FH FH
FH
FHFH
FH
FH
FH
BUS
STOP
12'
SCALE: 1" = 30'-0"

BUILDING SECTION
43'-0"
43'-0"
36'-0"
36'-0"
370'-2" 60'-2"

OFFICE SECOND FLOOR

OFFICE AREAWAREHOUSE AREA
44'-0"
40'-0"

TOP OF RIDGE
S00°03'20"E
54' 489.6' 18.7'

EXISTING BUILDING
S89°45'30"W 1230.74 (CALC 2)
N00°13'13"W

C H E R R Y A V E N U E

PLAN VIEW

AUTO DRIVE
ONLY

AUTO DRIVE /

TRUCK DRIVE ONLY
25'-0"
25'-0"
25'-0"

PROPOSED SIGNAGE
"NO TRUCK ACCESS"
Attachment C
SCALE: 1" = 50'-0"
0'10'20' 100'50'
SHEET:

SHEET TITLERGA, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNCOPYRIGHTCHK'D BY:DRAWN BY:CAD FILE NAME:OWNER PROJECT NO:RGA PROJECT NO:MARKDESCRIPTIONDATESDDDPC

CONSULTANT

PROFESSIONAL SEALS
RGAOfficennofnnArchitecturalnnDesignn
n
n
15231nAltonnParkway,nSuiten100n
Irvine,nCAnn92618n
n
Tn949-341-0920n
FXn949-341-0922
BIDPC
SITE PLAN - ALTERNATE SITE PLAN 1
CSMG00000.00
A1-2P
5900 CHERRY AVENUE

LONG BEACH, CA

LINK LOGISTICS

REAL ESTATE
3333 MICHELSON DRIVE
SUITE 725
IRVINE, CA 92162
PHONE: 949-344-2194
CONTACT: YEMI ALADE
20148-00-A1-2P20148.00SCHEMATIC DESIGN

SUBJECT

SITE AREA
7/25/22

CHERRY LOGISTICS
CENTER
PROPOSED SIGNAGE "NO TRUCK ACCESS"
S00°03'20"E
E
H
Y
D
54' 489.6'18.7'

PROPOSED SPECULATIVE
WAREHOUSE BUILDING TYPE III-B FULLY SPRINKLERED B / S1 / F1 OCCUPANCY

EXISTING BUILDING
S89°45'30"W 1230.74 (CALC 2)
N00°13'13"W

C H E R R Y A V E N U E
4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN
90OUTSIDE SWEPT PATHPATH OF FRONT WHEELINSIDE SWEPT PATH ATTEMP

EV STALLEV STALLCARPOOL/ VANPOOLCARPOOL/ VANPOOL
11 8 8
23 27 27
3 6
6 2
6 6
6 6
7 8
6 6
10 11
11 11
11 11
20 11
11 11
11 11 11
15 789'-0"
372'-0"145'-0"
79'-9"
40'-0" 42'-0"
SITE PLAN - ALTERNATE PARKING PLAN 1
36 TRAILER STALLS

PROJECT DATA
SITE AREA:

NET SITE AREA

BUILDING AREA:

FOOTPRINT

MEZZANINE

GUARD HOUSE
TOTAL

COVERAGE:

PARKING REQUIRED:
9,000 SF - OFFICE @ 1/250
294,972 SF - WH @ 1/1000

TOTAL REQUIRED

PARKING PROVIDED:

STANDARD STALLS

TOTAL STALLS

616,835 SF / 14.161 AC

299,472 SF
4,500 SF
00 SF
303,972 SF

49.44 %

36 STALLS
295 STALLS
331 STALLS

338 STALLS
338 STALLS

GENERAL NOTES

VICINITY MAP
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN REVIEW 00-00-0000 ZONING: (IG) INDUSTRIAL GENERAL PERMITTED LAND USE: WAREHOUSE, OFFICE AS PERMITTED

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS

APPLICATION TYPE
NEW INDUSTRIAL WAREHOUSE BUILDING WITH AUTO AND TRAILER PARKING AREAS. PROVIDE FUTURE GUARD SHACK LOCATION ON TRUCK COURT ENTRY.PROJECT DESCRIPTION 7119-018-024, 7119-018-028
LINK LOGISTICS REAL ESTATTE 3333 MICHELSON DRIVE, SUITE 725 IRVINE, CA 92162LAND OWNER

APPLICANT
RGA, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, INC. 15231 ALTON PARKWAY, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92618 CONTACT: MIKE GILL PLAN PREPARER

UTILITIES & SERVICES

SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS
LINK LOGISTICS REAL ESTATTE 3333 MICHELSON DRIVE, SUITE 725 IRVINE, CA 92162 949-344-2194 CONTACT: YEMI ALADE

LEGAL DESCRIPTION
THE LAND REFERRED TO HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE CITY OF LONG BEACH, IN THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: LOTS 11, 12, 13 AND 14 OF THE CALIFORNIA CO-OPERATIVE COLONY TRACT AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 21, PAGES 15 AND 16 OF MISC. RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF THE COUNTY LOS ANGELES, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, EXCEPTING THEREFROM THE EAST 30 FEET THEREOF DEEDED TO THE LOS ANGELES TERMINAL RAILWAY COMPANY, AS PER MAP OF SAID TRACT RECORDED IN THE COUNTY RECORDER OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY. 32'-0"
28'-6"

24.34'9'8'9'9'5'9'9'5'9'9'5'12'5'9'8.5'51'8.5'51'42.5'68'8.5'59.5'22.3'

24.4'68'8.5'68'26'
10'18'26'18'8'
48'-0"37.3'10.2'10'
6'18'26'18'18'26'18'18'42'18'5'28'6.5'93.5'7.5'93.5'7'26'18'6' 195.5'20'229.5'21.36'229.5'22.049'
GATE
GATE

ELEC RMT
OFFICE
AREA
RP UP
18'
GATE

GATEPP PP PPPP
PROPERTY LINE 911.10'
PROPERTY LINE 173.4'
PROPERTY LINE 201.7'
PL 33'PL 66.5'PROPERTY LINE 355.9'

PROPERTY LINE

PROPERTY LINEPUMP HOUSE

EXISTING FENCE

EXISTING FENCE
PP

FH FH FH
FH
FH
FHFH
FH
FH
FH 26'6'AUTO DRIVE ONLY
16'18'40'AUTO DRIVE / TRUCK DRIVE ONLY

1. THE PROPOSED PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THE CITY OF LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL ZONING CODE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PD-31 CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER 2. OFF-STREET PARKING SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE CHAPTER 21-41 OF THE LONG BEACH ZONING CODE. 3. CIVIL ENGINEERING SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH BEST STANDARD PRACTICES TO INSURE COMPLIANCE WITH NPDES GUIDELINES. 4. A LANDSCAPING PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF BUILDING PERMITS AND SHALL BE IMPLEMENTED PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY. 5. THE PROJECT DOES NOT PROPOSE ANY TENANT SIGNAGE AT THIS TIME. 6. THERE ARE NO PROTECTED PLANTS ON SITE. 7. A LIGHT PLAN SHALL BE SUBMITTED SHOWING CONFORMANCE WITH ONE FOOT-CANDLE MINIMUM LEVELS IN PARKING AREAS AND CALGREEN CODE MAXIMUM FOOT-CANDLE LEVELS AT ADJACENT PROPERTY LINES. 8. ALL BUILDINGS SHALL BE ADDRESSED WITH 12" HIGH BUILDING NUMBERS AND ROOF-TOP PAINTED NUMBERS. 9. GRAFFITI RESISTANT PAINT SHALL BE USED ON ALL BUILDINGS AND SITE WALLS TO MIN. 12'-0" ABOVE ADJACENT GRADE. 10. ALL PROPOSED BUILDING AND SITE IMPROVEMENTS SHALL BE DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES. 11. CONTAINER STACKING IN THE YARD AREA WILL BE PROHIBITED AND THE APPROVAL CONDITIONS WILL REQUIRE A RECORDED COVENANT BE SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT. 12. ALL GROUND EQUIPMENT TO BE SCREENED BY LANDSCAPE WITH SHRUBS AND HEDGES. 13. DEVELOPMENT SHALL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION DEMAND AND TRIP REDUCTION MEASURES PER SECTION 21.64.030. 14. GREEN BUILDING - THE PROJECT SHALL COMPLY WITH SECTION 21.45.400 OF THE CITY'S MUNICPAL CODE ENTITLED GREEN BUILDING FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENTS. 18'6'

7.5'29'
24'
25'-0"
25'-0"
25'-0"
SCALE: 1" = 50'-0"
0'10'20' 100'50'
SHEET:

SHEET TITLERGA, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNCOPYRIGHTCHK'D BY:DRAWN BY:CAD FILE NAME:OWNER PROJECT NO:RGA PROJECT NO:MARKDESCRIPTIONDATESDDDPC

CONSULTANT

LONG BEACH, CA

LINK LOGISTICS

REAL ESTATE
3333 MICHELSON DRIVE
SUITE 725
IRVINE, CA 92162
PHONE: 949-344-2194
CONTACT: YEMI ALADE
20148-00-A1-3P20148.00SCHEMATIC DESIGN

SUBJECT

SITE AREA
7/25/22

CHERRY LOGISTICS
CENTER
S00°03'20"E
E
H
Y
D
54' 489.6'18.7'

PROPOSED SPECULATIVE
WAREHOUSE BUILDING TYPE III-B FULLY SPRINKLERED B / S1 / F1 OCCUPANCY

EXISTING BUILDING
S89°45'30"W 1230.74 (CALC 2)
N00°13'13"W

C H E R R Y A V E N U E
4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN
90OUTSIDE SWEPT PATHPATH OF FRONT WHEELINSIDE SWEPT PATH ATTEMP

EV STALLEV STALLCARPOOL/ VANPOOLCARPOOL/ VANPOOL
11 8 8
23 27 27
3 6
6 2
6 6
6 6
7 8
6 6
10 1110 11
11 11
11 11
20 11
11 11
11 11 11
3030
31 15
789'-0"
372'-0"145'-0"
79'-9"
40'-0" 42'-0"
SITE PLAN - ALTERNATE PARKING PLAN 2

PROJECT DATA
SITE AREA:

NET SITE AREA

BUILDING AREA:

FOOTPRINT

MEZZANINE

GUARD HOUSE
TOTAL

COVERAGE:

PARKING REQUIRED:
9,000 SF - OFFICE @ 1/250 SF (3%)
75,000 SF - MANUF @ 1/500 SF (25%)
219,972 SF - WH @ 1/1000 SF (72%)

TOTAL REQUIRED

PARKING PROVIDED:

STANDARD STALLS

TRUCK COURT STALLS

TOTAL STALLS

616,835 SF / 14.161 AC

299,472 SF
4,500 SF
00 SF
303,972 SF

49.44 %

36 STALLS
150 STALLS
220 STALLS
406 STALLS

338 STALLS
91 STALLS
429 STALLS

GENERAL NOTES

VICINITY MAP
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN REVIEW 00-00-0000 ZONING: (IG) INDUSTRIAL GENERAL PERMITTED LAND USE: WAREHOUSE, OFFICE AS PERMITTED

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS

APPLICANT
RGA, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, INC. 15231 ALTON PARKWAY, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92618 CONTACT: MIKE GILL PLAN PREPARER

UTILITIES & SERVICES

SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS
LINK LOGISTICS REAL ESTATTE 3333 MICHELSON DRIVE, SUITE 725 IRVINE, CA 92162 949-344-2194 CONTACT: YEMI ALADE

24.34'9'8'9'9'5'9'9'5'9'9'5'12'5'9'8.5'51'8.5'51'42.5'68'8.5'59.5'22.3'

24.4'68'8.5'68'26'
10'18'26'18'8'
48'-0"37.3'10.2'10'
18'5'24'28'
195.5'20'229.5'21.36'229.5'22.049'
GATE
GATE

ELEC RMT
OFFICE
AREA
RP UP
18'
GATE

GATEPP PP PPPP
PROPERTY LINE 911.10'
PROPERTY LINE 173.4'
PROPERTY LINE 201.7'
PL 33'PL 66.5'PROPERTY LINE 355.9'

PROPERTY LINE

PROPERTY LINEPUMP HOUSE

EXISTING FENCE

EXISTING FENCE
36 TRAILER STALLS
6'18'26'18'18'26'18'18'42'18'5'6.5'93.5'7.5'93.5'7'26'18'6' 370.167'AREA OF ACTIVE TRUCK DOORS
16'18'40'AUTO DRIVE / TRUCK DRIVE ONLY
26'6'AUTO DRIVE ONLY

7.5'29'
PROPOSED SIGNAGE "NO TRUCK ACCESS"
25'-0"
25'-0"
25'-0"
SCALE: 1" = 50'-0"
0'10'20' 100'50'
SHEET:

SHEET TITLERGA, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGNCOPYRIGHTCHK'D BY:DRAWN BY:CAD FILE NAME:OWNER PROJECT NO:RGA PROJECT NO:MARKDESCRIPTIONDATESDDDPC

CONSULTANT

LONG BEACH, CA

LINK LOGISTICS

REAL ESTATE
3333 MICHELSON DRIVE
SUITE 725
IRVINE, CA 92162
PHONE: 949-344-2194
CONTACT: YEMI ALADE
20148-00-A1-4P20148.00SCHEMATIC DESIGN

SUBJECT

SITE AREA
7/25/22

CHERRY LOGISTICS
CENTER
S00°03'20"E
E
H
Y
D
54' 489.6'18.7'

PROPOSED SPECULATIVE
WAREHOUSE BUILDING TYPE III-B FULLY SPRINKLERED B / S1 / F1 OCCUPANCY

EXISTING BUILDING
S89°45'30"W 1230.74 (CALC 2)
N00°13'13"W

C H E R R Y A V E N U E
4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN
90OUTSIDE SWEPT PATHPATH OF FRONT WHEELINSIDE SWEPT PATH ATTEMP

EV STALLEV STALLCARPOOL/ VANPOOLCARPOOL/ VANPOOL
4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN
11 8 8
23 27 27
3 6
6 2
6 6
6 6
7 8
6 6
10 1110 11
9 263232323232 2832323232
15 789'-0"
372'-0"145'-0"
79'-9"
40'-0" 42'-0"
SITE PLAN - ALTERNATE PARKING PLAN 3 - (3/1,000 SF PARKING RATIO)

PROJECT DATA
SITE AREA:

NET SITE AREA

BUILDING AREA:

FOOTPRINT / MEZZANINE

MINUS INTERIOR PARKING AREA
TOTAL

COVERAGE:

PARKING REQUIRED:
9,000 SF - OFFICE @ 1/250 SF (3%)
170,091 SF - MANUF @ 1/300 SF

TOTAL REQUIRED

PARKING PROVIDED:

STANDARD STALLS

INTERIOR BUILDING STALLS

TOTAL STALLS

616,835 SF / 14.161 AC

303,972 SF
124,881 SF
179,091 SF

49.44 %

36 STALLS
511 STALLS
547 STALLS

217 STALLS
342 STALLS
559 STALLS

GENERAL NOTES

VICINITY MAP
CONCEPTUAL SITE PLAN REVIEW 00-00-0000 ZONING: (IG) INDUSTRIAL GENERAL PERMITTED LAND USE: WAREHOUSE, OFFICE AS PERMITTED

ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS

APPLICANT
RGA, OFFICE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN, INC. 15231 ALTON PARKWAY, SUITE 100 IRVINE, CA 92618 CONTACT: MIKE GILL PLAN PREPARER

UTILITIES & SERVICES

SEE CIVIL DRAWINGS
LINK LOGISTICS REAL ESTATTE 3333 MICHELSON DRIVE, SUITE 725 IRVINE, CA 92162 949-344-2194 CONTACT: YEMI ALADE

24.34'9'8'9'9'5'9'9'5'9'9'5'12'5'9'8.5'51'8.5'51'42.5'68'8.5'59.5'22.3'

24.4'68'8.5'68'26'
10'18'26'18'8'
48'-0"37.3'10.2'10'
18'5'24'
195.5'20'229.5'21.36'229.5'22.049'
GATE
GATE

ELEC RMT
OFFICE
AREA
RP UP
18'
GATE

GATEPP PP PPPP
PROPERTY LINE 911.10'
PROPERTY LINE 173.4'
PROPERTY LINE 201.7'
PL 33'PL 66.5'PROPERTY LINE 355.9'

PROPERTY LINE

PROPERTY LINEPUMP HOUSE

EXISTING FENCE

EXISTING FENCE
18'5'
565.667'AREA OF ACTIVE TRUCK DOORS
79 TRAILER STALLS
28'
26'6'AUTO DRIVE ONLY
16'18'40'AUTO DRIVE / TRUCK DRIVE ONLY

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CONSULTANT

PROFESSIONAL SEALS
RGAOfficennofnnArchitecturalnnDesignn
n
n
15231nAltonnParkway,nSuiten100n
Irvine,nCAnn92618n
n
Tn949-341-0920n
FXn949-341-0922
BIDPC

FLOOR PLAN
CSMG00000.00
A2-1P
5900 CHERRY AVENUE

LONG BEACH, CA

LINK LOGISTICS

REAL ESTATE
3333 MICHELSON DRIVE
SUITE 725
IRVINE, CA 92162
PHONE: 949-344-2194
CONTACT: YEMI ALADE
20148-00-A2-1P20148.00SCHEMATIC DESIGN7/25/22

CHERRY LOGISTICS
CENTER
4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN4 CUBIC YARD BIN
FLOOR PLANSCALE: 1"=30'-0"
1234567891011
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
BUILDING AREA:

FOOTPRINT: 299,472 SF
MEZZANINE: 4,500 SF
TOTAL AREA: 303,972 SF
(40'-0" CLEAR INSIDE HEIGHT)

RAMP UPPRIMARY
OFFICE AREA FIRST FLR 4,500 SF SECOND FLR 4,500 SF
44 DOCK DOOR POSITIONS
12131415
H
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
123456789101112131415
789'-0"58'-6"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"58'-6" 789'-0"58'-6"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"56'-0"58'-6" 432'-0"60'-0"60'-0"60'-0"50'-0"50'-0"50'-0"50'-0"52'-0" 372'-0"60'-0"60'-0"50'-0"50'-0"50'-0"50'-0"52'-0"

TRASH ENCLOSURE FRONT ELEVATIONS
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"

CORRUGATED STEEL CANOPY STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORT COLUMNS FOR ROOF DECK PAINTED CONCRETE TILT-UP WALL PANEL CONCRETE APRON 6'-0"2'UNDER SIDE OF STRUCTURE8'-0" CLR. OPEN BEYONDOPEN BEYOND

TRASH ENCLOSURE SIDE ELEVATIONS
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"

CORRUGATED STEEL CANOPY STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORT COLUMNS FOR ROOF DECK PAINTED CONCRETE TILT-UP WALL PANEL CONCRETE APRON SLOPE 1/8" PER. FT.
6'-0"2'
SLOPE 1%

UNDER SIDE OF STRUCTUREOPEN BEYOND
8'-0" CLR. PLANTER AREA

TYPICAL TRASH ENCLOSURE SECTION
SCALE: 1/4" = 1'-0"

CORRUGATED STEEL CANOPY STRUCTURAL STEEL SUPPORT COLUMNS FOR ROOF DECK PAINTED CONCRETE TILT-UP WALL PANEL CONCRETE CURB CONCRETE APRON CONCRETE WALL FOOTING SLOPE 1/8" PER. FT.
6'-0"2'
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Attachment D

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

SITE PLAN REVIEW
5910 Cherry Avenue
Application Number 2207-30 (SPR22-078)
January 17, 2023

Special Conditions

1. This Site Plan Review approval is for the construction of a new 303,972-square- foot, concrete tilt-up industrial warehouse building 51 feet in height including 9,000 square feet of office on a 14.16-acre lot with 338 at-grade parking stalls, 44 overhead dock doors and approximately 34,682 sf of landscaping throughout the site.

2. All work shall be carried out in accordance with the activities shown on plans received by the Development Services Department, Planning Bureau, dated July 29, 2022.

3. Detailed landscaping and irrigation plans shall be submitted for review and approval in accordance with Chapter 21.42 of the City’s Municipal Code. All detailed plan check plans shall be submitted as a separate plan check through the City’s Building Department Plan Check process for review.

4. The landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the approved conceptual plans. Any landscaping which fails to thrive along shall be removed and replaced within five (5) working days with an equivalent landscape material.

5. The applicant shall be responsible for coordinating the care and maintenance of all landscaping throughout the project for the life of the project.

6. A minimum of 331 required parking stalls shall be permanently be maintained and in useful operation throughout the site. The number of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations and spaces shall meet California Building Standards Code Chapter 5 Section 5.106.5.3 requirements.

7. A minimum of nine (9) bicycle parking spaces shall be provide d for and maintained ion site pursuant to the City’s Transportation Demand Ordinance (Section 21.64.030 of the City’s Municipal Code). The type, spacing and placement of exterior bicycle racks shall follow the guidelines of the Transportation Demand Ordin ance noted above and the Bicycle Master Plan to the Satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

8. Pursuant to section 21.45.400 (b), the project shall meet the intent of LEED at the Certified Level to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services. Prior to issuance of any project related building permits, the applicant shall submit proof of registration with USGBC and a password allowing staff access to said registration Conditions of Approval
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or provide proof by a third party as meeting the intent o f LEED at the level required by Chapter 21.45.400.

9. During clearing, grading, earthmoving, or excavation operations, excessive fugitive dust emissions shall be controlled by regular watering or other dust preventive measures using the following procedures, as specified in the SCAQMD Rule 403.

All material excavated or graded shall be sufficiently watered in sufficient quantities to prevent the generation of visible dust plumes. Watering will occur at least twice daily with complete coverage, preferably in t he late morning and after work is done for the day. All material transported on -site or off-site shall be securely covered to prevent excessive amounts of dust. The area disturbed by clearing, grading, earth moving, or excavation operations shall be minimized to prevent excessive amounts of dust. These control techniques shall be indicated in project specifications.

10. If cultural materials (e.g., chipped or ground stone, deposits of marine shell, historic debris, building foundations, or bone) are discovered during ground -disturbing activities, work within 20 meters (66 feet) of the discovery shall be stopped. The City of Long Beach Planning Bureau shall be notified of the discovery. Work near the archaeological find(s) shall not resume until a professional archaeologist who meets the criteria and qualifications as set forth by the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards and Guidelines has evaluated the materials and offered recommendations for further action. Any identified cultural resources shall be recorded on Department of Parks and Recreation 523 historic resource recordation forms from the Office of Historic Preservation. If Native American archaeological remains are inadvertently encountered, representatives from local tribes engaged in consultation about the project shall be immediately notified, permitted to observe the findings in the field, and afforded the opportunity to make recommendations for avoiding, minimizing, or mitigating impacts from the proposed development.

11. If human remains are discovered during project construction, work within 20 meters (66 feet) of the discovery location, and within any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie human remains, shall cease (Public Resources Code, Section 7050.5) and the City of Long Beach Planning Bureau shall be notified of the discovery. The Los Angeles County Coroner shall be contacted to determine if the cause of death must be investigated. If the coroner determines that the remains are of Native American origin, it is necessary to comply with state laws regarding the disposition of Native American burials, which fall within the jurisdiction of the California Native American Heritage Commission (Public Resources Code, Section 5097). In this case, the coroner will contact the California Native American Heritage Commission. The descendants or most likely descendants of the deceased will be contacted, and work shall not resume until they have made a recommendation to the landowner or person responsible for excavation work with direction regarding appropri ate means of treatment and disposition, with appropriate dignity, of the human remains and any associated grave goods, as provided in Public Resources Code, Section 5097.98.

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12. All archaeological resources unearthed by project construction activities shall b e evaluated by the qualified archaeologist and Native American monitor. If the resources are Native American in origin, the tribe shall coordinate with the landowner regarding treatment and curation of these resources. The treatment plan established for the resources shall be in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5(f) for historical resources and Public Resources Code Sections 21083.2(b) for unique archaeological resources. Preservation in place (i.e., avoidance) shall be the preferred manner of treatment. If preservation in place is not feasible, treatment may include implementation of archaeological data recovery excavations to remove the resource along with subsequent laboratory processing and analysis.

13. Prior to the issuance of any Grading Per mit for the project, the City of Long Beach Development Services Department shall ensure that the construction contractor provide access for Native American monitoring during ground -disturbing activities.

This provision shall be included on project plans a nd specifications. The site shall be made accessible to any Native American tribe requesting to be present, provided adequate notice is given to the construction contractor and that a construction safety hazard does not occur. The monitor(s) shall be appro ved by a local tribal representative and shall be present on -site during the construction phases that involve any ground disturbing activities. The monitor(s) shall possess Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification. In addition, the monitor(s) shall be required to provide insurance certificates, including liability insurance, for any archaeological resource(s) encountered during grading and excavation activities pertinent to the provisions outlined in the CEQA, California Public Resources Code Division 13, Section 21083.2 (a) through (k). Neither the City of Long Beach, project applicant, nor construction contractor shall be financially obligated for any monitoring activities. If evidence of any tribal cultural resources is found during ground -disturbing activities, the monitor(s) shall have the capacity to halt construction in the immediate vicinity of the find, in order to recover and/or determine the appropriate plan of recovery for the resource. The recovery process shall not unreasonably delay the construction process. The on-site monitoring shall end when the project site grading and excavation activities are completed, or when the monitor has indicated that the site has a low potential for archaeological resources.

14. The contractor shall comply with Chapter 18.95 the Long Beach Municipal Code (LBMC), the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System as part of Section 402 of the Clean Water Act and Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan regulations.

Provisions for con struction-related erosion and sediment control BMPs shall be incorporated within the construction plans and specifications. Because the project would result in increased impervious surface area, the project is subject to compliance with the Low Impact Deve lopment (LID) Ordinance (Section 18.74.040 LBMC) and LID BMP Design Manual (Long Beach Development Services 2013).

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Section 18.74.040 of the LBMC, which requires runoff to be infiltrated, captured and reused, evapotranspired, and/or treated on -site through stormwater BMPs listed in the LID Best Management Practices Manual.

15. All trucks, construction vehicles, and equipment not actively in use on the project site, including those queueing off-site, shall be prohibited from engine idling for more than 5 minutes, and the developer shall utilize best management practices (BMPs) and best available technology to achieve this. The developer shall post a clearly - legible sign on the exterior construction fencing with the phone number of a construction site complaint/is sues coordinator responsible for managing truck and equipment idling. Complaints of violations regarding truck and equipment idling shall be resolved within 24 hours of the receipt of the complaint. The Director of Development Services is authorized to iss ue stop work orders and withhold the issuance of building permits if the developer fails to remedy engine idling violations as required, until such time as the violations are remedied.

16. Any street lights, pedestrian lights, parking lot lights, and other ex terior lights to be provided within the development or adjacent public rights-of-way shall be subject to review per a lighting plan submitted at the plan check phase by the Director of Development Services prior to issuance of building and electrical permi ts. All lights shall be adequately shielded so as to prevent the intrusion of light and glare upon any adjacent property or structure, in compliance with the appropriate backlight/uplight/glare (BUG) rating requirements of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA) equivalent to the previous standard for certified full-cutoff fixtures, or meeting IESNA specifications for full-cutoff fixtures.

17. Signage shall be installed and maintained adjacent to the two (2 ) drive approaches along Cherry Avenue. The northern most drive approach shall have signage prohibiting truck traffic from ingress or egress. Truck ingress and egress shall only be permitted at the southwesterly d rive approach and shall be have signage indicating as such. Passenger vehicles may use either drive approach.

18. Any installation of a Back -Up Generator and connected fueling tank requires construction permit from Long Beach Fire Department.

19. Storage of Hazardous Materials indoors requires prior approval by the Lon g Beach Fire Department.

20. The Applicant shall comply with Section 8.80.160 of the City’s Municipal Code which specifies an order for the project to comply with the City’s 45 dBA nighttime (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) noise level limit at all times. Between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., all trucks shall utilize loading docks located beyond 100 feet from the nearest single-family residences for unloading and loading activities.

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21. Prior to obtaining a demolition permit, a Hazardous Material Survey will be necessary to evaluate asbestos, lead paint, mercury switches, light ballasts, etc. within the existing building and shall be submitted to the Development services Department for review and approval.

22. Pursuant to Section 21.45.400 (i) of the City’s Municip al Code, the project shall provide:
i. Roofs shall be designed to be solar -ready in compliance with all applicable state and local construction code requirements; and
ii. A designated area for the collection of recyclables and organics provided adjacent to the area for the collection of waste.

23. Pursuant to LBMC Section 21.64.030, the project shall comply with all applicable provisions of the transportation demand management items which includes:
i. Transportation Information Area(s);
ii. Preferential carpool/vanpool parking;
iii. Parking design to admit vanpools;
iv. Bicycle parking;
v. Carpool/vanpool loading zones;
vi. Efficient pedestrian access;
vii. Bus stop improvements per 21.64.030.B.3.c; and
viii. Safe bike access from street to bike parking.

24. The Applicant shall pay attention and be cognizant of the Technical Advisory Committee memorandum comments from the Building Department dated December 29, 2021 for the subject project.

25. Developer shall comply with the Memorandum from the Long Beach Police Department dated January 10, 2022 , entitled CPTED 937 Pine Avenue (Application No: 2112-06).

26. The developer shall provide for the following to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works:

General Requirements

a. Prior to the start of ANY demolition, excavation, or construction, the Applicant shall, i. Submit a construction plan for pedestrian protection, construction staging, scaffolding and excavations, and
ii. Submit a traffic control pla n with street lane closures and routing of construction vehicles (excavation hauling, concrete and other deliveries, etc.) prepared by a registered Civil or Traffic Engineer in the State of California, with wet seal and signature, and
iii. Submit a plan for co nstruction area and/or site perimeter fencing with custom printed screen(s),
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iv. All for review and approval by the Department of Public Works and installed in accordance with the latest version of the Public Works Development Guideline.

Work, including hauling soils or other debris, is not allowed within the right-of-way without a valid Public Works permit. The Applicant shall comply with all requirements outlined within the latest version of the Public Works Development Guideline and all referenced standards at the time of application submittal. b. All proposed refuse and recycling structures and receptacles must be placed entirely on private property, outside of the public right -of-way. The Applicant and/ or successors shall be responsible for the cleanliness of the sidewalk/roadway adjacent to the refuse and recycling area and the overall development. c. Doors and/or gates shall not swing or project into the public right -of-way. All door openings swinging into public rights-of-way shall be eliminated, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

d. Any proposed signage shall be located entirely on site, on private property, completely out of the public right-of-way. Any signage initially proposed in public rights-of-way shall be elimina ted, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

e. The Applicant shall provide easements to the City of Long Beach for any City required facilities including signage, required slopes, refuse collection access, utilities and associated appurtenanc es, and any other public necessities, to the satisfaction of the interested agency or City Department. A completed application with all required attachments and payment of fees must be submitted to the Department of Public Works prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.

f. All off-site improvements shall provide a minimum of 5 feet clear dedicated right- of-way between any and all obstructions for pedestrian travel purposes compliant with the most recent ADA standards. All hardscape shall be constructed with Portland cement concrete. All removal limits shall consist of entire panel replacements (from joint line to joint line).

g. The Applicant shall construct all off-site improvements needed to provide full ADA accessibility compliance within the adjacent public right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. If a dedication of additional right -of-way is necessary to satisfy ADA requirements, as determined during the plan check process, the right-of-way dedication way shall be provided.

h. Public improvements shall be constructed in accordance with Public Works construction standards, and per plans reviewed and approved by the Department of Public Works. Detailed off -site improvement plans shall be prepared by a Conditions of Approval
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licensed Civil Engineer, stamped, signed and submitted to the Public Works counter at the Permit Center on the 2nd Floor of City Hall (411 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802), for review and approval. The City’s Public Works Engineering Standard Plans are available online at
www.longbeach.gov/pw/resources/engineering/standard-plans. This is in addition to, and separate from, any plan check required by the Department of Development Services, Building & Safety Bureau.

i. All conditions of approval, including cover letter signed by the Planning Officer and Case Planner, must be printed verbatim on all plans submitted for plan review to the Department of Public Works.

PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY

j. The Developer shall dedicate and improve an additional 2 feet minimum for sidewalk purposes in the vicinity of the bus stop on Cherry Avenue adjacent to the development site, resulting in a total sidewalk width of 12 feet for a length no greater than 5 feet beyond the length of either side of the required bus shelter specification, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Sidewalk improvements shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete.

k. The Applicant shall provide a minimum of 5’ clear space around existing obstructions (light poles, utility poles, signs etc.) for sidewalk purposes along Cherry Avenue, adjacent to the development site, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. Sidewalk improvements shall be constructed of Portland cement concrete. If a dedication of additional right -of-way is necessary to satisfy ADA requirements, as determined during the plan check process, the right -of-way dedication way shall be provided. Sidewalk improvements shall be constructed with Portland cement concrete to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

All sidewalk removal limits shall consist of entire panel replacement s (from joint line to joint line).

l. Applicant shall be responsible for resolving all matters of easement(s) and/ or utilities encroachment to the satisfaction of the interested agency, City Department, and the Director of Public Works.
m. Backflow preventer must be installed on private property and a Grant of Easement to the City must be applied for by separate instrument to the Department of Public Works.

OFF-SITE IMPROVEMENTS

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n. Applicant shall remove any unused driveways and curb cut s along the Project’s frontage on all perimeter streets, and replace with full height curb, curb gutter and sidewalk pavement to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. All sidewalk improvements shall be constructed with Portland cement concrete.

o. Subject to the improvement limits of the proposed driveways along Cherry Avenue, the Applicant shall provide for the relocation of the existing facilities in conflict with the new points of access, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The Developer shall cont act the interested agency or City Department to coordinate the relocation of the affected facilities.

p. Applicant shall reconstruct any damaged and/or deteriorated sections of sidewalk pavement, curb and curb gutter on Cherry Ave adjacent to the developmen t site with Portland cement concrete, and to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works. The Applicant shall construct all off -site improvements needed to provide full ADA accessibility compliance within the adjacent public right -of-way. All sidewalk removal limits shall consist of entire panel replacements (from joint line to joint line).

q. Applicant appears to be connecting to and relocating existing Los Angeles County Flood Control District (LACFCD) infrastructure. Applicant shall obtain a permit from LACFCD for said work prior to the issuance of a City of Long Beach Public Works permit.

r. Applicant shall check with the Long Beach Water Department at (562) 570 -2300 and the Gas and Oil Department at (562) 570 -2030 for scheduled main replacement work prior to submitting any improvement plans to the Department of Public Works.

s. Applicant proposes improvements that may impact existing under - and above - ground utilities through and adjacent to the project site, such as gas lines, street light conduits and utility poles and overhead lines, and along the perimeter streets and alleyways adjacent to the project site. The Applicant shall be responsible for all design, applicable utility approval, permitting, relocation work, easements relocation and commissioning as required by the interested agency and shall work with each utility directly.

t. Applicant shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair and replacement of off- site improvements abutting the project boundary during construction of the on-site improvements, until final inspection of the on-site improvements by the City. All off- site improvements adjacent to the development site, and/or along the truck delivery route found damaged as a result of construction activities, shall be reconstructed or replaced by the Applicant, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

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u. Applicant shall provide for the resetting to grade of existing manholes, pull boxes, and meters in conjunction with the required off -site improvements, to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

v. Applicant shall submit a grading plan with hydrology and hydraulic calculations showing building elevations and drainage pattern and slopes, for review and approval by the Director of Planning and Building Services and the Director of Public Works, prior to approval of the map and/or release of any building permit.

w. Applicant shall submit a drainage plan for approval by Public Works prior to issuance of a building permit.

x. Prior to approving an engineering plan, all projects greater than 1 acre in size must demonstrate coverage under the State Construction General NPDES Pe rmit. To meet this requirement, the applicant must submit a copy of the letter from the State Water Resource Control Board acknowledging receipt of the Notice of Intent (NOI), and a certification from the Developer or engineer that a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) has been prepared. Should you have any questions regarding the State Construction General NPDES Permit or wish to obtain an application, please call the State Regional Board Office, at (213) 576-6600, or visit their website for comp lete instructions at
www.waterboards.ca.gov/water_issues/programs/stormwater/construction.shtml.

Left-click on the Construction General Permit Order 2009-0009-DWQ link.

TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION

y. Applicant shall provide a trip generation and trip distribution analysis. Based on these studies, a traffic impact analysis may be required. Any conditions generated by the analysis shall be made a part of these conditions.

z. There is a high volume Long Beach Transit bus stop on Cherry Avenue adjacent to the development site. The Applicant shall incorporate enhancements to improve the bus stop into this project. Amenities such as a roof overhang for additional shelter and architectural seating for bus patrons should be integrated into the project. Enhanced 12-foot wide sidewalk paving should be p rovided for the bus stop per Long Beach Transit standards. The Applicant shall collaborate with Long Beach Transit and the City’s Public Works Department to take advantage of this opportunity.

aa. To improve transit connectivity to the site, the applicant shall construct a pedestrian refuge median which restricts left turns to and from Hungerford Street. The median shall include landscaping and irrigation consistent with other medians on Cherry Conditions of Approval
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Avenue and shall allow sufficient queuing space in a southbound le ft turn pocket for traffic entering the project site near 59th Street. Crossings to and from the median shall be marked with continental crosswalk markings , supplemented with rapid flashing beacons, and accessible ramps to access the proposed crosswalk. bb. The Applicant shall contact Long Beach Transit prior to the commencement of work to coordinate design and construction issues and to ensure that construction does not interfere with transit bus operations at the existing bus stop on Long Beach Boulevard . Contact Shirley Hsiao, Manager of Service Development Planning, at (562) 591-8753.

cc. The size and configuration of all proposed driveways serving the project site shall be subject to review and approval of the City Traffic Engineer. Driveways shall be designed and constructed per the City of Long Beach Standard Plan No. 105.

Driveways greater than 28 feet in width require a variance; contact the Transportation Mobility Bureau, at (562) 570 -6331, to request additional information regarding driveway construction requirements.

dd. The Applicant shall salvage and reinstall all traffic signs that require temporary removal to accommodate new construction within the public right-of-way. All traffic signs shall be reinstalled to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer.

ee. The Applicant shall replace all traffic signs and mounting poles damaged or misplaced as result of construction activities to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer.

ff. The Applicant shall repaint the faded red curb along Cherry Avenue to th e satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer.

gg. The Applicant shall repaint all traffic markings obliterated or defaced by construction activities to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer.

hh. The Applicant shall contact the Traffic & Transportation Bureau, at (562) 570-6331, to modify any existing curb marking zones adjacent to the project site.

ii. All traffic control device installations, including pavement markings within the private parking lot, shall be i nstalled in accordance with the provisions of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2012 or current edition (i.e. white parking stalls, stop signs, entry treatment signage, handicapped signage, etc.).

27. The project shall comply with the con ditions as shown in the letter dated January 12, 2022 from the Long Beach Water Department relating to this project.

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28. The following conditions of approval are from Long Beach Energy Resources.

Furthermore, the project shall comply with the email dated January 5, 2022 relating to this project.

29. The developer/owner is responsible in coordinating with LBER to make sure there is a plan in place for the relocation or cut and cap of gas facilities.

30. The developer is to review and get approval for proposed m eter(s) locations with LBER inspector.

31. Developer to provide gas loads for proposed development and to confirm that the new meter(s) locations meet all LB Energy Resources requirements.

Standard Conditions, Plans, Permits & Construction

32. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Permittee shall submit a revised set of plans reflecting all of the design changes set forth in the conditions of approval, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

33. All conditions of approval shall be printed verbatim on all plans submitted for plan review to the Department of Development Services. These conditions shall be printed on the site plan or a subsequent reference page.

34. The plans submitted for plan review shall explicitly c all out and describe all materials, textures, accents, colors, window, door, planter, and paving details that were approved by the Site Plan Review Committee or the Planning Commission.

No substantial changes shall be made without prior written approval of the Site Plan Review Committee or the Planning Commission.

35. The Director of Development Services is authorized to approve minor modifications to the approved design plans or to any of the conditions of approval if such modifications shall not significantl y change or alter the approved project.

Any major modifications shall be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator, Site Plan Review Committee, or Planning Commission, respectively.

36. All rooftop mechanical equipment shall be fully screened from public view. Sai d screening shall be architecturally compatible with the building in terms of theme, materials, colors and textures. If the screening is not specifically designed into the building, a rooftop mechanical equipment screening plan shall be submitted for approval by the Director of Development Services prior to the issuance of a building permit.

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37. Upon plan approval and prior to issuance of a building permit, the Permittee shall submit a reduced-size set of final construction plans for the project file.

38. A permit from the Department of Public Works shall be required for any work to be performed in or over the public right-of-way.

39. Any off -site improvements found to be damaged as a result of construction activities related to this project shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.

40. Separate building permits are required for fences, retaining walls, flagpoles, and pole mounted yard lighting foundations.

41. The Permittee shall file a separate landscaping plan check submittal to the Department of Development Services for review and approval prior to issuance of a building permit.

42. The Permittee shall file a separate plan check submittal to the Long Beach Fire Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of a building permit.

43. All structures shall conform to the Long Beach Building Code requirements.

Notwithstanding this subject permit, all other required permits from the Building Bureau shall be secured.

44. Site development, including landscaping, shall conform to the approved plans on file with the Department of Development Services. At least one set of approved plans containing Planning, Building, Fire, and, if applicable, Health Department stamps shall be maintained at the job site, at all times for reference purpose s during construction and final inspection.

45. For projects consisting of new buildings, parking lots, or landscaped area, the Permittee shall submit complete landscape and irrigation plans for the approval of the Director of Development Services prior to application for a temporary certificate of occupancy, or certificate of occupancy. The landscaping plan shall include drought tolerant street trees to be installed consistent with the specifications of the Street Tree Division of the Department of Public Works. Approved root guards shall be provided for all street trees. On -site landscaping shall comply with Chapter

21.42 (Landscaping Standards), as applicable, to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

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46. For new construction, all landscap ed areas shall comply with the State of California’s model landscape ordinance. Landscaped areas shall be planted with drought tolerant plant materials and shall be provided with water conserving automatic irrigation systems designed to provide complete and adequate coverage to sustain and promote healthy plant life. The irrigation system shall not cause water to spray or flow across a public sidewalk.

47. All landscaping irrigation systems shall use high efficiency sprinkler nozzles. The models used, and flo w rates shall be specified on the landscaping plan. For residential-type or small -scale sprinkler systems, sprinkler head flow rates shall not exceed 1.00 GPM and shall be of the rotating type. Where feasible, drip irrigation shall be used instead. If an in-ground irrigation system is to be installed, such system shall be controlled by an automatic self -adjusting weather -based irrigation controller.

48. All outdoor fountains or water features shall utilize water recycling or re-circulation systems. The plans submitted for review shall specifically identify such systems.

49. Energy conserving equipment, lighting, and construction features shall be utilized in this project.

50. Low-flow fixtures shall be used for all lavatory faucets, kitchen faucets, showerheads, to ilets, and urinals. Toilets may be either low -flow or dual flush.

Maximum flow rates for each fixture type shall be as follows: lavatory faucet – 2.75 GPM, kitchen faucet – 2.20 GPM, showerhead – 2.00 GPM, toilet – 1.3 GPF, dual flush toilet – 0.8/1.6 GPF, urinal – 1.0 GPF. Plans submitted for review shall specifically identify such fixtures and flow rates.

51. Demolition, site preparation, and construction activities are limited to the following (except for the pouring of concrete which may occur as needed):
a. Weekdays and federal holidays: 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; b. Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; and
c. Sundays: not allowed

Standard Conditions – General:

52. As provided in Section 21.21.406 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, every right or privilege authorized under this permit shall terminate three (3) years after the granting of the request and be of no further force and effect if the right or privilege has not been commenced within that three -year period. The termination will take effect without further City action if a timely request for extension of time has not been made or is denied. Any interruption or cessation necessitated by publicly Conditions of Approval
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declared emergency, fire, flood, earthquake or act of war or vandalism or cessation shall not result in the termination of the right or privilege.

53. This permit shall be invalid if the owner(s) and/or Permittee(s) have failed to return written acknowledgment of their acce ptance of the conditions of approval on the Conditions of Approval Acknowledgment Form supplied by the Planning Bureau.

This acknowledgment shall be submitted within 30 days from the effective date of approval (final action date or, if in the appealable ar ea of the Coastal Zone, 21 days after the local final action date).

54. This approval is required to comply with these conditions of approval as long as the use is on the subject site. As such, the site shall allow periodic re-inspections, at the discretion of city officials, to verify compliance. The property owner shall reimburse the City for the inspection cost as per the special building inspection specifications established by City Council (Sec. 21.25.412, 21.25.212).

55. In the event of transfer of ownership of the property involved in this application, the new owner shall be fully informed of the permitted use and development of said property as set forth by this permit together with all conditions that are a part thereof. These specific requirements shal l be recorded with all title conveyance documents at time of closing escrow.

56. Approval of this development project is expressly conditioned upon payment (prior to building permit issuance or prior to Certificate of Occupancy, as specified in the applicable Ordinance or Resolution for the specific fee) of impact fees, connection fees and other similar fees based upon additional facilities needed to accommodate new development at established City service level standards, including, but not limited to, sewer capacity charges, Park Fees and Transportation Impact Fees.

57. No publicly accessible telephones shall be maintained on the exterior of the premises. Any existing publicly accessible telephones shall be removed.

58. The property shall be developed a nd maintained in a neat, quiet, and orderly condition and operated in a manner so as not to be detrimental to adjacent properties and occupants.

59. The operator of the approved use shall prevent loitering in all parking and landscaping areas serving the use during and after hours of operation. The operator shall clean the parking and landscaping areas of trash and debris on a daily basis . Failure to do so shall be grounds for permit revocation. If loitering problems develop, the Director of Development Services may require additional Conditions of Approval
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preventative measures such as but not limited to, additional lighting or private security guards.

60. Exterior security bars and roll-up doors applied to windows and pedestrian building entrances shall be prohibited.

61. Any graffiti found on site shall be removed within 24 hours of its appearance.

62. All required utility easements shall be provided to the satisfaction of the concerned department, agency, or utility company.

63. All trash and refuse containers shall be fully screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Director of Development Services.

64. As a condition of any City approval, the applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless City and its agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against City or its agents, officers, and employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul the approval of City concerning the processing of the proposal/entitlement or any action relating to, or arising out of, such approval. At the discretion of the City and with the approval of the City Attorney, a deposit of funds by the applicant may be required in an amount sufficient to cover the anticipated litigation costs.

1 Heather Flores
From: Laurie C. Angel
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2022 1:29 PM
To: PlanningCommissioners
Subject: Agenda Item 2 22-057PL for 10/6/22 5900 Cherry: Construction of a Warehouse and Office Building ‐EXTERNAL‐

Dear Planning Commission Members:

This proposed warehouse, that includes parking for 338 cars (up to 547), 45 trucks and 44 dock doors indicates a substantial project, not small one,
I am very concerned about the undeniable impacts to the surrounding residential neighborhood west of Cherry and the one just north of the ‘tank farm’ as well as heavy / weighted traffic on city street infrastructure and paving.

Truck traffic on this street will bring:
 Significantly more pollution to one of the most polluted regions in the country, specifically, to adjacent neighborhoods that experience some of the worse asthma and health related conditions in the in the LA Basin;
 Increased noise due to laden truck traffic going in and out of the property dropping off and picking up very heavy, LOUD, containers that land with a heavy thud and vibrations that will disturb residents at all hours;
 Visual pollution can be foreseen with containers stored and stacked 4 to 5 or even greater;  Extensive wear and tear on our city streets;
 A decline in residential property values.

I call into question the traffic assessment in Attachment E page 8 of 8 that states “The City of Long Beach has historically established a screening threshold of 50 peak (h)our trips for requiring a traffic study. For most land use types, approximately 10 percent of daily trips occur during the busiest peak hour. Therefore, a project generating fewer than 50 peak hour trips would generate approximately 500 average daily trips (ADT). …..Therefore, this thresh old of 500 ADT is being retained to screen small projects”
This is not a ‘small project.’ It is a warehouse distribution center that includes trucks and cars (delivery vehicles??) that will generate over 500 additional trips per day, up to 51 per hour, for a total of 658 daily trips per the brief report. Given the known health issues associated with vehicular traffic and emissions, a more indepth traffic analysis must be done to include mandatory mitigation measures. This area of Long Beach has some of the worst air IN THE COUNTRY,
Attachment E
2 Air Quality: the air in this area is the worst in the country. ANY incremental increase in air pollution of any kind, no matter how slight is contributing to an already dire air quality situation. I do not accept that there are no significant findings. There already are. It isn't just tailpipe emissions, it is also the dust from tires as they wear.

Hydrology: If possible, I would recommend semi permeable parking surfaces for cars and throughout the area, aside from the truck uses, to allow for water to drain into the soil, unless previous contamination prohibits.

Conditions of Approval: v. Regarding hydrology. Can efforts be made to recapture any runoff or grey water for reuse such as landscaping for the property and the adjacent areas?

Pavement: Cherry needs to be resurfaced as it already has an alligatored texture. Since the increase in vehicle and truck trips will compromise the street condition, the developer should resurface the street to better accommodate their intended use and to maintain the streets for public use.

The City of Carson is in the process of trying to restrict this same type activity as it is causing all of these same documented issues. The proposed project on Cherry is no different.

Please note the restrictions being proposed by the City of Carson and use them as a guideline for this project.

 Allow for and install and expandable EV charging infrastructure as a part of the project for both cars and trucks.
 Limit access in and out of the facility to the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Limit diesel idling to 3 minutes and post signs regarding the idling restriction.  Limit wall heights.
 Limit storage and stacking of containers to inside the facility and no higher than 3 units.  Must use low-noise asphalt only within the property.
 Must have traffic routing restrictions to forbid traffic in residential areas and restrain trucks and vehicles from clogging up important commuting routes used for busses and other vehicles such as Artesia Blvd and various North South routes such as Long Beach Blvd.  Determine appropriate overnight parking restrictions and limit to facility parking only. Do not permit overnight parking of RVs. Restrict parking of Trucks, Trailers, Containers on the street during hours of operation.
 Clearly post on the facility and on the city website how the public can make complaints of facility truck traffic outside of hours excessive dust, fumes, or odors as well as report parking issues.  Recommend the city council Institute a system of substantial fines to help constrain abuses and inform the public of how to make complaints regarding excessive: truck idling, dust, fumes, or odors, parking issues, stacking containers in excess of height permitted.

An article in the Daily Breeze dated October 3rd, 2022 states:
3 “As for truck pollution, the proposed zoning amendments would require electric vehicle charging stations and EV-ready s[aces for cars and trucks; the ports have a plan to convert to an entirely zero-emissions truck fleet by 2035, so charging stations for trucks will become increasingly necessary.

“The new rules would also require businesses to post signs informing folks about a three-minute diesel truck idling restriction, and about how to make complaints of excessive dust, fumes, or odors, as well (as) other truck and parking issues.

“The CUP meanwhile, would limit truck access in and out of a given business facility to the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., in an effort to address complaints about noise and vibrations at night. It also establishes standards for wall heights, low-noise asphalt and landscape setbacks from ‘adjacent sensitive’ uses.

“Lastly, businesses would be required to submit a plan of its trucking routes that avoids sensitive uses to the greatest extent possible and cannot locate their truck entries on a residential street. “

https://www.dailybreeze.com/2022/10/03/carson-considers-new-rules-to-tackle-trucking-noise-traffic- and-pollution/

The General Plan for neo-industrial use place types infers this these properties would be very light, less impactful uses with live work spaces for anticipated clean start ups. There is absolutely no mention nor consideration for a distribution warehouse center that will have substantial truck traffic coming and going all hours.

The staff report states: “The site plan review process is intended to review projects for their consistency with community goals which are, among others, to ensure that the highest quality of land planning and design are incorporated into development projects, to ensure that new projects are compatible with existing neighborhoods in terms of scale, style and construction materials….” What about compatibility with the existing neighborhoods for the actual land use?

By continuing to introduce land uses that adversely impact the community you are going to lose the community. This activity is detrimental to nearby residential uses and effective traffic flow to and from the freeway on Cherry and surrounding areas. Undoubtedly issues with soot, litter and prostitution will follow.

The UPLAN process advocated for neo-industrial in North Long Beach. Meaning small warehouse complexes for businesses to serve the area such as print shops, tiles outlets, et. Not large shipping and receiving warehouses. The process NEVER conceded to major warehousing and trucking operations. Port operations have effectively decimated much of the westside and now the city is allowing the same to occur in North Long Beach. This is not what the community wants.

Please include noted limitations, restrictions and constraints as noted and recommend a method to fine for infractions.
4 Perform a full traffic study. This is not average traffic. It is intensified.

You must balance the impacts to the public and residents against those of business. You can not favor one over the other. They both require deep and thoughtful deliberation and consideration. Please do the right thing.

Regards,

Laurie Angel
Community Advocate
Jane Addams Neighborhood

1 Heather Flores
From: kirk davis
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2022 12:52 PM
To: PlanningCommissioners
Subject: October 6th Agenda item #2
‐EXTERNAL‐

Dear Planning Commission Chair and Commissioners,
In regard to October 6th 2022 Agenda item #2

The plans and reports for the proposed new 303,972‐square‐foot warehouse project located at 5900 Cherry Ave show a lack of concern for community health in a disadvantaged, environmental justice community. With equity becoming a driving force in policy and decision‐ making, this project should be viewed through the many lenses that pe rtain to the diversity, health, and environment of the surrounding neighborhoods.

Nowhere in the project reports is the community's health part of the decision making process.

It addresses how nice it will look, the numbers for estimated traffic flow, a weak estimate at air quality impact, scenarios that may affect construction approvals, and many favorable outcomes projected to move the project forward. It does not mention how it can reduce th e current and future health impacts of an area with the highest unhealthful air quality in the state and nation. Its residents are also beset by having the 2nd lowest life expectancy and 2nd highest hospitalizations of children with asthma as stated in the LBDHHS Comm unity Health Assessment.

These are the CalEnviroScreen pollution burden percentiles for the project area and adjacent Neyham and Cherry Manor neighborhoods. These areas also fall under California bills SB 550 and AB 1550 as disadvantaged communities.

CalEnviroScreen 4.0 | OEHHA

Project Area

2 Pollution Burden Results
Census Tract 6037570502
Pollution Burden: 98
Population: 6588
CalEnviroScreen 4.0 Percentile:

99 Ozone: 30
PM 2.5: 83
Diesel PM: 65
Pesticides: 41
Toxic Releases: 95
Traffic: 53
Drinking Water Contaminants: 35
Lead in Housing: 94
Cleanups: 73
Groundwater Threats: 98
Hazardous Waste: 97
Impaired Water: 67
Solid Waste: 93

When large construction projects that can have long lasting effects on community health are being planned, the current environmental conditions of the project area are never considered.

Only the effects of construction and the pollution impact of the project itself.

Until a plan is presented that shows how this development will benefit the community and protect the health and welfare of the surrounding neighborhoods, the commission should deny this application at this time.

Sincerely,
Kirk Davis
3 Past Co‐chair Coalition for a Healthy North Long Beach

Long Beach, CA 90805 (District 9)

1 Heather Flores
From: Megan Lorraine
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2022 2:08 PM
To: PlanningCommissioners
Subject: Warehouse in North Long Beach
‐EXTERNAL‐

Good afternoon,
As a resident of North Long Beach, I vehemently opposed the construction of the construction of a 303,972‐square‐ foot warehouse located behind the old Food 4 Less. The 14.16 acre lot covers from Cherry to Paramount and from South to 59th St. This warehouse will be a distribution cen ter with forty‐five spaces for heavy trucks. The traffic report estimates 188 heavy truck trips in and out from the site.

A study about warehouses, pollution and social disparities done by the University of Redlands shows that warehouses and the movement of goods are a detriment to the health of near by residents, reducing the quality of life and bringing a wide variety of lung and health diseases. The research states "traffic is a significant source of air pollution, particularly in urban areas, where more than 50% of particulate emissions come from traffic. Specifically, diesel and gas truck emissions (the main source of pollution warehouses attract), cont ain a large number of toxic chemicals, including nitrogen oxides, particulates, carbon monoxide, and benzene." The LB Health Department's Community Health Assessment identifies North Long Beach as a vulnerable community with high levels of asthma. Also, the report identified the fourth cause of death in NLB is traffic accidents.

According to CAL‐ Enviro Screen the project is located in an area with the worst air quality in the country. The surrounding area is in the 82nd percentile for PM2.5 emissions and 83rd perce ntile for diesel emissions.

Furthermore, cumulative air impacts can result from individually minor to collectively major. Significant projects taking place over a period of time will only add to the health implications. Such is the case here, where the SR‐91 widening is one of several proposed freeway expansions through the nearby H amilton Neighborhood.

We are concerned this project will be a detriment to the health of the community and we are asking you to please join us to ask the commission to not approve this project.

Voting yes would show that you do not care about the health and well‐ being of residence of North Long Beach. We understand the need for economic development, but there are smarter ways to do it and this is not it. Please do not continue to sacrifice the health and well‐being of me and my neighbo
rs.

Thank you for your consideration.

2 ‐Dr Megan Lorraine Debin
Grant neighborhood resident, North Long Beach
1 Heather Flores
From: Melissa S
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2022 2:43 PM
To: PlanningCommissioners
Subject: Concerned Community Member
‐EXTERNAL‐

Dear Planning Commission Members:

I live in North Long Beach. As a resident, I am concerned about the planned inclusion of a warehouse in a part of Long Beach already overburdened with truck traffic because of the freeways. The concentration of air, noise and heat pollution ensuing will add harm to me, my family and other com munity members. North Long Beach already has high rates of asthma and, according to the LB Health Department, is a vulnerable community.

Please VOTE NO on the addition of a warehouse near the old Food for Less.

Sincerely,
Melissa Shilling, 90805

1 Heather Flores
From: Andy Lee
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2022 2:47 PM
To: PlanningCommissioners
Subject: Public Comments re: 22-057PL (Link Logistics warehouse project) Attachments: Long Beach PC Link Logistics Comments 10-6-2022.pdf ‐EXTERNAL‐

Please find attached public comments from Teamsters Local 396 regarding the Link Logistics warehouse project before the Planning Commission tonight. It is listed as Item 2 on the Regular Agenda.

Kindly reply to this email so that I know our comments were received. Thank you.

Andy Lee

October 6, 2022

Long Beach Planning Commission
City of Long Beach
411 W. Ocean Boulevard
Long Beach, CA 90802
(562) 570-6555

Re: File: 22-057PL
Applicant: Link Logistics (The Blackstone Group)
Name: PL-5900 Cherry Ave
Project: Recommendation to approve a Site Plan Review (SPR22-078) for a project consisting of the demolition of all existing structures on the site, and the construction of a new 303,972-square-foot concrete, tilt-up industrial warehouse building, including 9,000-square-feet of office space approximately 51 feet in height on a 14.16-acre lot within the General Industrial (IG) Zoning District located at 5900 Cherry Ave. (District 9)

Dear Chairperson Dr. Ricks-Oddie and Members of the Long Beach Planning Commission:

Teamsters Local 396 submits these comments regarding the proposed warehouse project at 5900 Cherry Avenue. Local 396 represents delivery, sanitation, logistics, recycling and other workers in Los Angeles County. Our members live and work in Long Beach. As residents and workers, they may be adversely affected by the potential traffic, air quality, noise, public health, and other impacts caused by the project.

This project must undergo more extensive review prior to approval. Most crucially, this project must be subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because the project approvals associated with Site Plan Review are “discretionary” rather than “ministerial.” We urge the Planning Commission to stay approval of this project unless and until the issues raised in this letter are addressed.

This Project May House 1 or More E-Commerce Facilities:

Planning Department staff have indicated that the project is “speculative,” indicating that there is no known end user or tenant/lessee for the project. Despite this, it is clearly possible that the project will be an e-commerce facility, and is large enough to include 1 or 2 “last mile delivery stations.” The Applicant – Link Logistics (a subsidiary of private equity firm The Blackstone Group) – has developed multiple e-commerce industrial warehouses. Among its past clients is Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce company. Amazon (working with companies like Link Logistics) is now the largest single developer of warehouses and logistics facilities in the United States. From 2014 to the first half of 2021, the number of Amazon’s e-commerce-related last mile delivery stations grew from just 8 to almost 450. The company reportedly plans to open at least 1,500 e-commerce facilities in the coming years, despite a recent slowdown in their expansion efforts.1

Unique Impacts of E-Commerce Facilities:

The possibility that this project will be an e-commerce facility is significant because of the unique impacts caused by this type of facility as compared to other warehouse types. Such impacts are important because the project sits next to the

1 https://www.freightwaves.com/news/amazon -to-blanket-the-burbs-with-lots-of-delivey-stations

intersection of Cherry Avenue and East Hungerford Street and within 1 mile of Harte Elementary School, Crossroads Church and hundreds of single-family homes and other residences west of Cherry Avenue.

In the possible event that this project will house 1 or more last mile delivery stations, traffic, noise and pollution impacts will be particularly acute because they will be spread by delivery vehicles that will travel through residential neighborhoods, bringing congestion, noise and pollutants closer to children, seniors and other “sensitive receptors.” Delivery to consumers in neighborhoods means that trucks will be driving slowly and idling near homes, making frequent stops and starts, and otherwise emitting greenhouse gases and other particulates not only at the warehouse, but consistently throughout the day in residential areas that are otherwise not zoned to account for such emissions.

This Project Should Be Subject to CEQA Review:

The project’s proximity to so many homes warrants the most thorough review possible. The Notice of Public Hearing for this project, however, indicates that it has been exempted from CEQA review:
“Environmental Review: In accordance with the published decision by the California First District Court of Appeal, McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena, 2018. California Environmental Quality Act review is not required for a by -right development that is subject only to a d esign/site plan review process.”

As indicated in the Notice of Public Hearing, the decision to exempt this project from CEQA relies on a court case – McCorkle Eastside Neighborhood Group v. City of St. Helena. We do not believe that McCorkle applies in this case.

Private development projects are covered by CEQA when they are “discretionary.” They are exempted from CEQA when they are “ministerial.”2 This project – and Long Beach’s Site Plan Review process – is clearly discretionary rather than ministerial.

Site Plan Review is a discretionary act under CEQA – see [Pub. Res. Code] § 21080). One court case expressly describes site plan review as discretionary (Long Beach Sav. & Loan Ass'n v. Long Beach Redevelopment Agency (1986) 188 Cal.

App. 3d 249, 263 n.13). In another case – Protecting Our Water & Envt’l Res. V. County of Stanislaus (POWER) (2020) 10 Cal.5th 479, 488.) – the California Supreme Court struck down the lead agency’s blanket ministerial categorization of well construction projects (id., at 499 & 501), the Court explained:
“A permit issuance decision can be discretionary or ministerial depending on the circumstances. Those terms are defined in the CEQA Guidelines. A project is discretionary when an agency is required to exercise judgment or deliberation in deciding whether to approve an activity. (CEQA Guidelines, § 15357.) It is distinguished from a ministerial project, for which the agency merely determines whether applicable statutes, ordinances, regulations, or other fixed standards have been satisfied. (Ibid.) Ministerial projects are those for which ‘the law requires [an] agency to act … in a set way without allowing the agency to use its own judgment….’ (CEQA Guidelines, § 15002, subd. (i)(1).) They involve ‘little or no personal judgment by the public official as to the wisdom or manner of carrying out the project. The public official merely applies the law to the facts as presented but uses no special discretion or judgment in reaching a decision.' (CEQA Guidelines, § 15369.)” (Id., at 489 [emphasis added].3)

Finally , CEQA guidelines note that examples of discretionary d ecisio ns are the placing of conditions o n a project and design review:
“CEQA applies to discretionary projects undertaken by private parties. A discretionary project is one that requires the exercise of judgement or deliberation by a public agency in determining whether the project will be approved, or if a permit will be issued. Some common discretionary decisions include placing

2 City of Los Angeles Planning Department, https://planning.lacity.org/development -services/environmental -review 3 See e.g., California Office of Historic Preservation, When Does CEQA Apply (comparing “common discretionary decisions include placing conditions on the issuance of a permit, delaying demolition to explore alternatives, or reviewing the design of a pro posed project” versus “projects that are generally ministerial include roof replacements, interior alterations to residences, and landscaping changes.”),
https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21723#:~:text=CEQA%20does%20not%20apply%20to,of%20carrying%20out%20the%20project conditions on the issuance of a permit [Emphasis Added], delaying demolition to explore alternatives, or reviewing the design of a proposed project [Emphasis Added].”4 “CEQA does not apply to ministerial projects. A ministerial project is one that requires only conformance with a fixed standard or objective measurement and requires little or no personal judgement by a public official as to the wisdom or manner of carrying out the project. Generally ministerial permits require a public official to determine only that the project conforms with applicable zoning and building code requirements and that applicable fees have been paid. Some examples of projects that are generally ministerial include roof replacements, interior alterations to residences, and landscaping changes.”5

The Site Plan Review process for this project is discretionary because it requires the exercise of judgement. As noted above, “some common discretionary decisions include placing conditions on the issuance of a permit… or reviewing the design of a proposed project.” Review of design elements are rarely considered ministerial, because there is an "editorial eye" that is applied.

Long Beach’s Site Plan Review Process – Which Includes the Ability to Impose Conditions and Design Review – Is Clearly Discretionary:

Long Beach’s Site Plan Review process is clearly discretionary. Consider the description included in the staff report for this project:

The proposed project requires approval of a site plan review by the Planning Commission for project design of a building 50,000 square feet or greater in size. The site plan review process is intended to review projects for their consistency with community goals which are, among others, to ensure that the highest quality of land planning and design are incorporated into development projects, to ensure that new projects are compatible with existing neighborhoods in terms of scale, style and construction materials, and to ensure the maintenance, restoration, enhancement and protection of the environment. The proposed warehouse use is a by-right use within the IG Zoning District. The project was reviewed by the Site Plan Review committee who found that the over all height of the building (51 -feet including the parapet) in compliance with the 65-foot maximum height allowed in the place-type and appropriate based on the building form, intended use, and the relationship to the surrounding uses

The Long Beach Municipal Code – in Chapter 21.25 (Specific Procedures), Division V Site Plan Review6 – clearly indicates that the City applies judgement during the Site Plan Review process. Section 21.25.503 (Jurisdiction) notes that:

The Site Plan Review Committee shall consider all applications for site plan review. The Committee has the authority to approve, conditionally approve or deny a site plan application, provided that the authority to deny is not used to prohibit a permitted use on the property… The Site Plan Review Committee shall refer specific types of projects to the Planning Commission in accordance with guidelines established by the Planning Commission. Any site plan review referred to the Planning Commission shall be re viewed using the procedures established for public hearing. However, the authority of the Commission shall be limited to the same authority as the Site Plan Review Committee.

Under the Site Plan Review process described in the Long Beach Municipal Code, projects are subject to 7 Code-required findings (21.25.506 – Findings Required) by the Planning Commission and/or Site Plan Review Committee. Critically, the Municipal Code provides that the Planning Commission may impose conditions (21.25.505 – Conditions of Approval) pertaining to 11 different categories. For this particular project, the staff report recommends imposition of 99 different conditions (64 numbered conditions and 35 lettered conditions detailed in the “CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: SITE PLAN REVIEW” document included in the agenda packet).

Given the City’s clear ability to impose conditions and review design elements, the Site Plan Review process is discretionary rather than ministerial and is therefore covered by CEQA.

4 https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21723#:~:text=CEQA%20does%20not%20apply%20to,of%20carrying%20out%20the%20project 5 https://ohp.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21723#:~:text=CEQA%20does%20not%20apply%20to,of%20carrying%20out%20the%20project 6 https://library.municode.com /CA/long_beach/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT21ZO_CH21.25SPPR_DIVVSIPLRE Conclusion:

We request that the Long Beach Planning Commission stay approval of this project unless and until the issues raised in this letter are addressed. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Victor Mineros

Secretary-Treasurer
Teamsters Local 396

From:

To: PlanningCommissioners
Subject: Agenda Item 2 22-057PL for 10/6/22 5900 Cherry Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 4:05:03 PM
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My name is Hilda Gaytan.

I am opposed to the project because it will

1. Increase air Pollution
in a highly polluted area.

2. Negatively affects the health of North Long Beach residents.

3. Go against the Community Action and Adaptation Plan already approved by the city.

4. Be in contrast to the LUE Healthy Community Policy

The

Community Health Assessment

identifies North Long Beach as a vulnerable community
with high levels of asthma. Also, the report identified the fourth cause of death in NLB

is
motor vehicle accidents.

The Community Action and Adaptation Plan calls to: “reduce greenhouse gas emissions, prepare the community for the impacts of climate change, improve the quality of life” and “Prepare the community to be a more sustainable and resilient city in the face of climate change impacts such as air pollution”.

Research shows this kind of project brings traffic and pollution to the area putting the health of the community in danger and diminishing the quality-of-life of NLB residents.

In addition, this project goes against the LUE Healthy Communities Policy: establish a framework for developing each neighborhood into a healthy, prosperous and livable community. The Policy also aims to “strengthen links between new trends in use, mobility, environmental quality, healthy food access, and safe neighborhoods to improvements in community health, through collaboration, engagement and implementation.

The development as presented diminishes the efforts and vision of the community who participated in the creation of the UPLAN, that set this area as neo-industrial for small community service businesses
I urge the Planning Commission not to

approve this project until:

A report from the Long Beach Department of Health and Human Services is included in this project, to ensure the development will not negatively affect the health of North Long Beach residents and/or the environment, and
A report of consistency between the UPLAN goals and policies set by the community is included and attached to this project.

From:

To: PlanningCommissioners
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 4:43:13 PM
-EXTERNAL-
No al warehouse!!
No more polution in NLB.

From:

To: PlanningCommissioners
Subject: Agenda Item 2 22-057PL
Date: Thursday, October 6, 2022 5:40:28 PM
-EXTERNAL-
Agenda Item 2 22-057PL for 10/6/22 5900 Cherry: Construction of a Warehouse and Office Building Do NOT Approve this item!
North Long Beach residents have no need not desire for more pollution and traffic in our area.

We are in need of more green spaces and big investments in education, career training and housing opportunities. Do the right thing.

Kind regards,
Raul Cedillo
Former LB Mayoral Candidate
Educator and Community Advocate
Public Comment 5, Item 2

SITE PLAN REVIEW FINDINGS
5910 CHERRY AVENUE
APPLICATION NUMBER 2207-30 (SPR 21-078)
October 6, 2022
Pursuant to Section 21.25.506 of the Long Beach Municipal Code, the Site Plan Review Committee or the Planning Commission shall not approve a Site Plan Review unless the following findings are made. These findings and staff analysis are presented for consideration, adoption and incorporation in the record of proceedings:

1. THE DEISGN IS HARMINOUS, CONSISTENT AND COMPLETE WITHIN ITSELF

AND IS COMPATIBLE IN DEISGN, CHARACTER, AND SCALE WITH

NEIGHBORING STRUCTURES AND THE COMMUNITY IN WHICH IS
LOCATED:

The Applicant proposes to build a single 303,972-square-foot concrete, tilt -up industrial building which will replace a more than 50-year-old single-story office building and several out -buildings. The proposed 51-foot-high building will include 9,000 square feet of office area on a 14.16-acre lot with 338 at-grade parking stalls, 44 overhead dock doors and approximately 60,981 square feet of landscaping throughout the site.

The proposed building is generally sited toward the northern property line with at - grade vehicular and truck parking stalls along the west, south , and east elevations.

The project architecture is of higher quality than the buildings within the surrounding area. It is well -planned and has consistent themes and treatments. High quality materials are used throughout the building. There are two corner treatments at the northwest and southwest (main entrance to the building ) corners adjacent to Cherry Avenue. Additionally, pop outs and architectural treatment is proposed along the north elevation which is visible to those traveling southbound on Cherry Avenue. These corner treatments include a variety of materials, glass, mullions to break up the windows and concrete panels. The building consists of a rectilinear form with a flat roof, accented by strong horizontal elemen ts and alternating void spaces fille d with landscaping. This level of design quality and architectural expression is consistent with what one traditionally expects from industrial buildings.

The project site is located in the IG, general Industrial Zoning District and has a consistent General Plan Land Use PlaceType of NI, Neo-Industrial.

2. THE DESIGN CONFORMS TO ANY APPLICABLE SPECIAL DESIGN

GUIDELINES ADOPTED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION OR SPECIFIC PLAN REQUIREMENTS, SUCH AS THE DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR R -3 AND R-4 MULTI -FAMILY DEVELOPMENT, THE DOWNTOWN DEISGN
Attachment F
GUIDELINES, PD GUIDELINES OR THE GENERAL PLAN.

Currently the site is located within the IG, General Industrial zoning district, which does not have specific design guidelines for the development of industrial buildings. The building is sited generally west of center of the 14.16- acre lot surrounded by landscaping and parking along the west, landscaping and drive aisle to the north, parking to the east, and parking and truck maneuvering area to the south. The south elevation which faces the rear of a former grocery store, Cube Smart Self Storage and the side elevation of a County Animal Control building contains the 44 overhead truck doors, 21 passenger vehicle doors and 77 passenger vehicle parking stalls away from direct view of the public right-of-way.

However, the project design, as discussed above, consists of high-quality architecture and materials choices, typical for new industrial buildings in Long Beach. The finish, texture, and color of the design is compatible with the chosen materials across th e building. The massing is appropriately scaled and shows up to 51 feet in height which is appropriate for a project on a 1 4.16-acre site, does not over -shadow the nearby residential uses located across Cherry Avenue to the west of the subject site and is compatible with the nearby industrial building to the north along Artesia Boulevard.

The site is located within General Plan Land Use PlaceType Neo-Industrial (NI/65ft), which allows for industrial type uses with a maximum height of 65 feet. This PlaceType intends for a strong industrial employment component to the City’s economic base by accommodating a diverse range of businesses that employ many different processes.

Furthermore, the applicant has designed the site to facilitate alternative parking layouts to provide additional parking that would support re-purposing the building into a different use or combination of uses in the future.

Additionally, staff has required technical studies for the proposed project, relating to traffic, air quality, health (mobile and human), Greenhouse Gas and noise. As a result of the review of the technical studies, conditions of approval have been included which would improve the project, and the surrounding area which ensure conformance with the City’s General Plan goals and policies. Some of the conditions include, addressing noise generation d uring construction and operation, prescribing measures for soil management and fugitive dust containment, and continuation of remedial activities on the site so it does not pose a threat to human health or groundwater.

3. THE DESIGN WILL NOT REMOVE SIGNIFICANT MATURE TREES OR STREET TREES, UNLESS NO ALTERNATIVE DESIGN IS POSSIBLE;

The project proposal proposes to clear and vacate the entire site of all building and landscaping and has prepared a cohesive themed planting plan which more than triples the number of trees throughout the site. Approximately 127 trees are proposed with sizes ranging between 24-inch to 36-inch box in size. The 36 -inch box size (7- trees), statement trees will be planted along the Cherry Avenue elevation and setback, planters within the Cherry Avenue parking area, and at the drive approaches. The remaining 120 , 24-inch, box trees will be located not only along the setback area between the sidewalk and the parking area, but also in a landscaped planter adjacent to the northern property line , visible from vehicles traveling southbound on Cherry Avenue. A landscape planter will also extend along the entirety of the southern property line because this area is within a Southern California Edison Easement, only smaller low-lying shrubs are proposed in this planter. The existing trees will be removed and replaced with a denser and more cohesively themed landscaping plan around and throughout the project site. Furthermore, those trees planted adjacent to the proposed building along the north and east elevations are conditioned to be of a size and specie t hat will screen and soften the view of the concrete, tilt -up 48-foot- high structure. Any project design that attempted to preserve these existing trees around the perimeter of the site, would result in a lower -quality site plan and landscaping and configuration, would be less beneficial to the community and would not screen/soften the proposed street side elevations of the proposed building.

4. THERE IS AN ESSENTIAL NEXUS BETWEEN THE PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT

REQUIREMENTS ESTABLISHED BY THIS ORDINANCE AND THE LIKELY IMPACTS OF THE PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT;

Improvements to the public right -of-way adjacent to the project site will include a number of dedications and other exactions required by code and conditions of approval in order to offset the capital improvements to public infrastructure necessary to support this project. These improvements include construction of full Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sidewalk, curb, and intersection improvements adjacent to the project, reconstruction of sidewalk, curb, and gutter on Cherry Avenue . A controlled, mid-block pedestrian crosswalk is also proposed about Hungerford Avenue which will allow pedestrians from the west side of Cherry Avenue to safely cross the street and reach the northbound Cherry Avenue Long Beach Transit bus stop. All of these public improvements are necessary and required to offset the proposed project’s impacts from increased use of the public facilities and infrastructure surround that project site that will result from project construction and operation.

5. THE PROJECT CONFORMS WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS SET FORTH IN CHAPTER 21.64 (TRAN SPORTATION DEMAND MANAGEMENT) WIHCI REQUIREMENTS ARE SUMMARIZED IN TABLE 25-1 AS FOLLOWS:

Table 25-1
Transportation Demand Management Ordinance Requirements TDM Requirements
New Nonresidential Development
25,000+ Square
Feet
50,000+ Square
Feet
100,000+ Square
Feet
Transportation
Information Area ✓ ✓ ✓
Preferential
carpool/vanpool
parking
✓ ✓
Parking designed to
admit vanpools ✓ ✓
Bicycle Parking ✓ ✓
Carpool/vanpool
Loading Zones ✓
Efficient Pedestrian
Access ✓
Bus Stop
Improvements
✓
Safe bike access from
street to bike parking
✓
Transit Review For all nonresidential projects subject to an EIR

Since the project contains greater than 100,000 square feet of non-residential building area (the proposed building contains 303,972 square feet of floor area), the requirements in the Transportation Demand Management Ordinance (far-right column in the above table) will apply and are incorporated as a condition of approval.

6. THE APPROVAL IS CONSISTENT WITH THE GREEN BUILDING STANDRDS

FOR PUBLIC AND PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT, AS LISTED IN SECTION

21.45.400.

Since the project is a nonresidential building containing greater than 50,000 square feet in floor area, pursuant to Section 21.45.400 (Green Building Standards for Public and Private Development) said development shall meet the intent of LEED at the certified level and has been conditioned to ensure compliance.

7. THE PROJECT IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE HOUSING REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 21.11.050 OF CHAPTER 21.11 (NO NET LOSS) OR SECTION 21.68.040.E OF THIS TITLE AS APPLICABLE AND WILL RESULT IN THE SAME OR GREATER NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS; AND IN THE

CASE OF EXISTING AFFORDABLE DWELLING UNITS, THAT THE DWELLING

UNITS WILL BE REPLACED AT THE SAME OR DEEPER AFFORDABILITY

LEVELS AND THAT THE APPLICABLE TENANT PROTECTIONS OF THE LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE WILL BE MET.

The existing use of the property is not residential, nor is the proposed project a residential project. Furthermore, the subject property is not included on the City’s Housing Element Site Inventory listing for future residential projects. Therefore, this Finding does not apply.

Attachment G

Cherry Avenue Warehouse

NOISE IMPACT ANALYSIS

CITY OF LONG BEACH
PREPARED BY:

Bill Lawson, PE, INCE
[email protected]
(949) 584-3148
MAY 6, 2022
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... III APPENDICES ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ .... IV LIST OF EXHIBITS ................................ ................................ ................................ .............................. IV LIST OF TABLES ................................ ................................ ................................ ................................ . V LIST OF ABBREVIATED TERMS ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... VI EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 1 1 INTRODUCTION ................................ ................................ ................................ ......................... 3

1.1 Site Location .................................................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Project Description ........................................................................................................................ 3 2 FUNDAMENTALS ................................ ................................ ................................ ....................... 7

2.1 Range of Noise .............................................................................................................................. 7

2.2 Noise Descriptors .......................................................................................................................... 8

2.3 Sound Propagation ........................................................................................................................ 8

2.4 Noise Control ................................................................................................................................ 9

2.5 Noise Barrier Attenuation ............................................................................................................. 9

2.6 Land Use Compatibility With Noise ............................................................................................ 10

2.7 Community Response to Noise ................................................................................................... 10

2.8 Vibration ..................................................................................................................................... 11 3 REGULATORY SETTING ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 13

3.1 State of California Noise Requirements ...................................................................................... 13

3.2 City of Long Beach General Plan Noise Element ......................................................................... 13

3.3 Operational Noise Standards ...................................................................................................... 15

3.4 Construction Noise Standards .................................................................................................... 16

3.5 Construction Vibration Standards ............................................................................................... 16 4 SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA ................................ ................................ ................................ ........... 19

4.1 Noise Level Increases (Threshold A) ........................................................................................... 19

4.2 Vibration (Threshold B) ............................................................................................................... 20

4.3 CEQA Guidelines Not Further Analyzed (Threshold C) ............................................................... 20

4.4 Significance Criteria Summary .................................................................................................... 21 5 EXISTING NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENTS ................................ ................................ .................. 23

5.1 Measurement Procedure and Criteria ........................................................................................ 23

5.2 Noise Measurement Locations ................................................................................................... 23

5.3 Noise Measurement Results ....................................................................................................... 24 6 RECEIVER LOCATIONS ................................ ................................ ................................ .............. 27 7 OPERATIONAL NOISE ANALYSIS ................................ ................................ ............................... 31

7.1 Operational Noise Sources .......................................................................................................... 31

7.2 Reference Noise Levels ............................................................................................................... 31

7.3 CadnaA Noise Prediction Model ................................................................................................. 35

7.4 Project Operational Noise Levels ................................................................................................ 35

7.5 Project Operational Noise Level Compliance .............................................................................. 36

7.6 Project Operational Noise Level Increases ................................................................................. 37 8 CONSTRUCTION ANALYSIS ................................ ................................ ................................ ....... 39 Cherry Avenue Warehouse Noise Impact Analysis
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8.1 Construction Noise Levels ........................................................................................................... 39

8.2 Construction Reference Noise Levels ......................................................................................... 39

8.3 Construction Noise Analysis ........................................................................................................ 41

8.4 Construction Noise Level Compliance ........................................................................................ 42

8.5 Nighttime Concrete Pour Noise Analysis .................................................................................... 43

8.6 Construction Vibration Analysis .................................................................................................. 45 9 REFERENCES ................................ ................................ ................................ ............................ 47 10 CERTIFICATIONS ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 49

APPENDICES
APPENDIX 3.1: CITY OF LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE
APPENDIX 5.1: STUDY AREA PHOTOS
APPENDIX 5.2: NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENT WORKSHEETS
APPENDIX 7.1: CADNAA OPERATIONAL NOISE MODEL INPUTS
APPENDIX 8.1: CADNAA CONSTRUCTION NOISE MODEL INPUTS
APPENDIX 8.2: CADNAA CONCRETE POUR NOISE MODEL INPUTS

LIST OF EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 1-A: LOCATION MAP ................................ ................................ ................................ ............. 4 EXHIBIT 1-B: SITE PLAN ................................ ................................ ................................ ...................... 5 EXHIBIT 2-A: TYPICAL NOISE LEVELS ................................ ................................ ................................ ... 7 EXHIBIT 2-B: NOISE LEVEL INCREASE PERCEPTION ................................ ................................ ............ 10 EXHIBIT 2-C: TYPICAL LEVELS OF GROUND-BORNE VIBRATION ................................ .......................... 12 EXHIBIT 5-A: NOISE MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS ................................ ................................ .............. 25 EXHIBIT 6-A: RECEIVER LOCATIONS ................................ ................................ ................................ .. 29 EXHIBIT 7-A: OPERATIONAL NOISE SOURCE LOCATIONS ................................ ................................ ... 32 EXHIBIT 8-A: CONSTRUCTION NOISE SOURCE LOCATIONS ................................ ................................ 40 EXHIBIT 8-B: NIGHTTIME CONCRETE POUR NOISE SOURCE AND RECEIVER LOCATIONS...................... 44

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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE ES-1: SUMMARY OF CEQA SIGNIFICANCE FINDINGS ................................ ................................ . 1 TABLE 3-1: OPERATIONAL NOISE STANDARDS ................................ ................................ .................. 15 TABLE 4-1: SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA SUMMARY ................................ ................................ ................. 21 TABLE 5-1: 24-HOUR AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENTS ................................ ......................... 24 TABLE 7-1: REFERENCE NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENTS ................................ ................................ ...... 33 TABLE 7-2: TRUCK MOVEMENTS BY LOCATION ................................ ................................ ................. 35 TABLE 7-3: DAYTIME PROJECT OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVELS ................................ .............................. 36 TABLE 7-4: NIGHTTIME PROJECT OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVELS ................................ .......................... 36 TABLE 7-5: OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVEL COMPLIANCE ................................ ................................ ....... 37 TABLE 7-6: DAYTIME PROJECT OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVEL INCREASES ................................ ............. 38 TABLE 7-7: NIGHTTIME OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVEL INCREASES ................................ ........................ 38 TABLE 8-1: CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE NOISE LEVELS ................................ ................................ ..... 41 TABLE 8-2: CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT NOISE LEVEL SUMMARY ................................ .................... 42 TABLE 8-3: CONSTRUCTION NOISE LEVEL COMPLIANCE ................................ ................................ .... 42 TABLE 8-4: NIGHTTIME CONCRETE POUR NOISE LEVEL COMPLIANCE ................................ ................ 45 TABLE 8-5: VIBRATION SOURCE LEVELS FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ................................ ........ 46 TABLE 8-6: PROJECT CONSTRUCTION VIBRATION LEVELS ................................ ................................ .. 46

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LIST OF ABBREVIATED TERMS
(1) Reference
ADT Average Daily Traffic
ANSI American National Standards Institute
CEQA California Environmental Quality Act
CNEL Community Noise Equivalent Level
dBA A-weighted decibels
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FHWA Federal Highway Administration
FTA Federal Transit Administration
Hz Hertz
INCE Institute of Noise Control Engineering
Leq Equivalent continuous (average) sound level
Lmax Maximum level measured over the time interval
Lmin Minimum level measured over the time interval
OPR Office of Planning and Research
PPV Peak particle velocity
Project Cherry Avenue Warehouse
REMEL Reference Energy Mean Emission Level
RMS Root-mean-square
VdB Vibration Decibels

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1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Urban Crossroads, Inc. has prepared this noise study to determine the potential noise impacts and the necessary noise mitigation measures, if any, for the proposed Cherry Avenue Warehouse development (“Project”). The proposed Project is to consist of a single 303,972 square foot speculative warehouse building. This study has been prepared to satisfy applicable City of Long Beach standards and thresholds of significance based on guidance provided by Appendix G of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines (1).

The results of this Cherry Avenue Warehouse Noise Impact Analysis are summarized below based on the significance criteria in Section 4 of this report. Table ES-1 shows the findings of significance for each potential noise and/or vibration impact under CEQA before and after any required mitigation measures.

TABLE ES-1: SUMMARY OF CEQA SIGNIFICANCE FINDINGS
Analysis Report
Section
Significance Findings
Unmitigated Mitigated
Operational Noise 7 Less Than Significant -
Construction Noise
8 Less Than Significant -
Nighttime Concrete Pour Noise Less Than Significant -
Construction Vibration Less Than Significant -

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3 1 INTRODUCTION
This noise analysis has been completed to determine the noise impacts associated with the development of the proposed Cherry Avenue Warehouse (“Project”). This noise study briefly describes the proposed Project, provides information regarding noise fundamentals, sets out the local regulatory setting, presents the study methods and procedures for noise analysis, and evaluates the future exterior noise environment. In addition, this study includes an analysis of the potential Project -related long -term sta tionary-source operational noise and short -term construction noise and vibration impacts.

1.1 SITE LOCATION
The proposed project is located at 5900 Cherry Avenue in the City of Long Beach as shown on Exhibit 1-A.

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed Project is to consist of a single 303,972 square foot speculative warehouse building as shown on Exhibit 1 -B. The on -site Project -related noise sources are expected to include:
loading dock activity, roof-top air conditioning units, trash enclosure activity, parking lot vehicle movements, and truck movements. This noise analysis is intended to describe noise level impacts associated with the expected typical operational activities at the Project site.

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4 EXHIBIT 1-A: LOCATION MAP

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5 EXHIBIT 1-B: SITE PLAN

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7 2 FUNDAMENTALS
Noise is simply defined as "unwanted sound." Sound becomes unwanted when it interferes with normal activities, when it causes actual physical harm or when it has adverse effects on health.

Noise is measured o n a logarithmic scale of sound pressure level known as a decibel (dB). A - weighted decibels (dBA) approximate the subjective response of the human ear to broad frequency noise source by discriminating against very low and very high frequencies of the audible spectrum. They are adjusted to reflect only those frequencies which are audible to the human ear. Exhibit 2 -A presents a summary of the typical noise levels and their subjective loudness and effects that are described in more detail below.

EXHIBIT 2-A: TYPICAL NOISE LEVELS
Source: Environmental Protection Agency Office of Noise Abatement and Control, Information on Levels of Environmental Noise Requisite to Protect Public Health and Welfare with an Adequate Margin of Safety (EPA/ONAC 550/9-74-004) March 1974.

2.1 RANGE OF NOISE
Since the range of intensities that the human ear can detect is so large, the scale frequently used to measure intensity is a scale based on multiples of 10, the logarithmic scale. The scale for measuring intensity is the decibel scale. Each interval of 10 decibels indicates a sound energy ten times greater than before, which is perceived by the human ear as being roughly twice as loud. (2) The most common sounds vary between 40 dBA (very quiet) to 100 dBA (very loud). Normal conversation at three feet is roughly at 60 dBA, while loud jet engine noises equate to 110 dBA

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8 at approximately 1,000 feet, which can cause serious discomfort. (3) Another important aspect of noise is the duration of the sound and the way it is described and distributed in time.

2.2 NOISE DESCRIPTORS
Environmental noise descriptors are generally based on averages, rather than instantaneous, noise levels. The most used metric is the equivalent level (Leq). Equivalent sound levels are not measured directly but are calculated from sound pressure levels typically measured in A - weighted decibels (dBA). The equivalent sound level (Leq) represents a steady state sound lev el containing the same total energy as a time varying signal over a given sample period and is commonly used to describe the “average” noise levels within the environment.

Peak hour or average noise levels, while useful, do not completely describe a given noise environment. Noise levels lower than peak hour may be disturbing if they occur during times when quiet is most desirable, namely evening and nighttime (sleeping) hours. To account for this, the Community Noise Equivalent Level (CNEL), representing a composite 24-hour noise level is utilized. The CNEL is the weighted average of the intensity of a sound, with corrections for time of day, and averaged over 24 hours. The time -of-day corrections require the addition of 5 decibels to dBA Leq sound levels in the evening from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., and the addition of 10 decibels to dBA L eq sound levels at night between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. These additions are made to account for the noise sensitive time periods during the evening and night hours when noise can become more intrusive. CNEL does not represent the actual sound level heard at any time, but rather represents the total sound exposure. The City of Long Beach relies on the 24-hour CNEL level to assess land use compatibility with transportation related noise sources.

2.3 SOUND PROPAGATION
When sound propagates over a distance, it changes in level and frequency content. The way noise reduces with distance depends on the following factors.

2.3.1 GEOMETRIC SPREADING
Sound from a localized source (i.e., a stationary point source) propagates uniformly outward in a spherical pattern. The sound level attenuates (or decreases) at a rate of 6 dB for each doubling of distance from a point source. Highways consist of several localized noise sources on a defined path and hence can be treated as a line source, which approximates the effect of several point sources. Noise from a line source propagates outward in a cylindrical pattern, often referred to as cylindrical spreading. Sound levels attenuate at a rate of 3 dB for each doubling of distance from a line source. (2)

2.3.2 GROUND ABSORPTION
The propagation path of noise from a highway to a receiver is usually very close to the ground.

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9 sufficiently accurate for distances of less than 200 ft. For acoustically hard sites (i.e., sites with a reflective surface between the source and the receiver, such as a parking lot or body of water), no excess ground attenuation is assumed. For acoustically ab sorptive or soft sites (i.e., those sites with an absorptive ground surface between the source and the receiver such as soft dirt, grass, or scattered bushes and trees), an excess ground attenuation value of 1.5 dB per doubling of distance is normally assu med. When added to the cylindrical spreading, the excess ground attenuation results in an overall drop -off rate of 4.5 dB per doubling of distance from a line source. (4)

2.3.3 ATMOSPHERIC EFFECTS
Receivers located downwind from a source can be exposed to increased noise levels relative to calm conditions, whereas locations upwind can have lowered noise levels. Sound levels can be increased at large distances (e.g., more than 500 feet) due to atmospheric temperature inversion (i.e., increasing temperature with elevation). Other factors such as air temperature, humidity, and turbulence can also have significant effects. (2)

2.3.4 SHIELDING
A large object or barrier in the path between a noise source and a receiver can substantially attenuate noise levels at the receiver. The amount of attenuation provided by shielding depends on the size of the object and the frequency content of the noise source. Shielding by trees and other such vegetation typically only has an “out of sight, out of mind” effect. That is, the perception of noise impact tends to decrease when vegetation blocks the line-of-sight to nearby residents. However, for vegetation to provide a substantial, or even noticeable, noise reduction, the vegetation area must be at least 15 feet in height, 100 feet wide and dense enough to completely obstruct the line-of-sight between the source and the receiver. This size of vegetation may provide up to 5 dBA of noise reduct ion. The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) does not consider the planting of vegetation to be a noise abatement measure. (5)

2.4 NOISE CONTROL
Noise control is the process of obtaining an acceptable noise environment for a n observation point or receiver by controlling the noise source, transmission path, receiver, or all three. This concept is known as the source -path-receiver concept. In general, noise control measures can be applied to these three elements.

2.5 NOISE BARRIER ATTENUATION
Effective noise barriers can reduce noise levels by 10 to 15 dBA, cutting the loudness of traffic noise in half. A noise barrier is most effective when placed close to the noise source or receiver.

Noise barriers, however, do have limitations. For a noise barrier to work, it must block the line - of-sight path of sound from the noise source.

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10 2.6 LAND USE COMPATIBILITY WITH NOISE
Some land uses are more tolerant of noise than others. For example, schools, hospitals, churches, and residences are more sensitive to noise intrusion than are commercial or industrial developments and related activities. As ambient noise levels affect the perceived amenity or livability of a development, so too can the mismanagement of noise impacts impair the economic health and growth potential of a community by reducing the area’s desirability as a place to live, shop and work. For this reason, land use compatibility with the noise environment is an important consideration in the planning and design process. The FHWA encourages State and Local government to regulate land development in such a way that noise-sensitive land uses are either prohibited from being located adjacent to a highway, or that the developments are planned, designed, and constructed in such a way that noise impacts are minimized. (6)

2.7 COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO NOISE
Approximately sixteen percent of the population has a very low tolerance for noise and will object to any noise not of their making. Consequently, even in the quietest environment, some complaints may occur. Twenty to thirty percent of the population will not complain even in very severe noise environments. (7 pp. 8-6) Thus, a variety of reactions can be expected from people exposed to any given noise environment.

Surveys have shown that community response to noise varies from no reaction to vigorous action for newly introduced noises averaging from 10 dB below existing to 25 dB above existing. (8) According to research originally published in the Noise Effects Handbook (7), the percentage of high annoyance ranges from approximately 0 percent at 45 dB or less, 10 percent are highly annoyed around 60 dB, and increases rapidly to approximately 70 percent being highly annoyed at approximately 85 dB or greater. Despite this variability in behavior on an individual level, the population can be expected to exhibit the following responses to changes in noise levels as shown on Exhibit 2 -B. A change of 3 dBA is considered barely perceptible, and changes of 5 dBA are considered readily perceptible. (4)
EXHIBIT 2-B: NOISE LEVEL INCREASE PERCEPTION

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Just Perceptible
Barely Perceptible
Readily Perceptible
Twice as Loud
Noise Level Increase (dBA)
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11 2.8 VIBRATION
Per the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transit Noise Impact and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual (8) , vibration is the periodic oscillation of a medium or object. The rumbling sound caused by the vib ration of room surfaces is called structure -borne noise. Sources of ground-borne vibrations include natural phenomena (e.g., earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, sea waves, landslides) or human -made causes (e.g., explosions, machinery, traffic, trains, construction equipment). Vibration sources may be continuous, such as factory machinery, or transient, such as explosions. As is the case with airborne sound, ground -borne vibrations may be described by amplitude and frequency.

There are several different meth ods that are used to quantify vibration. The peak particle velocity (PPV) is defined as the maximum instantaneous peak of the vibration signal. The PPV is most frequently used to describe vibration impacts to buildings but is not always suitable for evaluating human response (annoyance) because it takes some time for the human body to respond to vibration signals. Instead, the human body responds to average vibration amplitude often described as the root mean square (RMS). The RMS amplitude is defined as the average of the squared amplitude of the signal and is most frequently used to describe the effect of vibration on the human body. Decibel notation (VdB) is commonly used to measure RMS. Decibel notation (VdB) serves to reduce the range of numbers us ed to describe human response to vibration.

Typically, ground -borne vibration generated by man -made activities attenuates rapidly with distance from the source of the vibration. Sensitive receivers for vibration include structures (especially older mason ry structures), people (especially residents, the elderly, and sick), and vibration-sensitive equipment and/or activities.

The background vibration -velocity level in residential areas is generally 50 VdB. Ground -borne vibration is normally perceptible to humans at approximately 65 VdB. For most people, a vibration-velocity level of 75 VdB is the approximate dividing line between barely perceptible and distinctly perceptible levels. Typical outdoor sources of perceptible ground -borne vibration are construction equipment, steel-wheeled trains, and traffic on rough roads. If a roadway is smooth, the ground-borne vibration is rarely perceptible. The range of interest is from approximately 50 VdB, which is the typical background vibration -velocity level, to 100 VdB, which is the general threshold where minor damage can occur in fragile buildings. Exhibit 2 -C illustrates common vibration sources and the human and structural response to ground-borne vibration.

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12 EXHIBIT 2-C: TYPICAL LEVELS OF GROUND-BORNE VIBRATION

Source: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual.

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13 3 REGULATORY SETTING
The federal government, the State of California, various county governments, and most municipalities in the state have established standards and ordinances to control noise. In most areas, automobile and truck traffic is the major source of environmental noise. Traffic activity generally produces an average sound level that remains constant with time. Air and rail traff ic, and commercial and industrial activities are also major sources of noise in some areas. Federal, state, and local agencies regulate different aspects of environmental noise. Federal and state agencies generally set noise standards for mobile sources such as aircraft and motor vehicles, while regulation of stationary sources is left to local agencies.

3.1 STATE OF CALIFORNIA NOISE REQUIREMENTS
The State of California regulates freeway noise, sets standards for sound transmission, provides occupational noise control criteria, identifies noise standards, and provides guidance for local land use compatibility. State law requires that each county and city adopt a General Plan that includes a Noise Element which is to be prepared per guidelines adopted by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR). (9) The purpose of the Noise Element is to limit the exposure of the community to excessive noise levels . In addition, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requir es that all known environmental effects of a project be analyzed, including environmental noise impacts.

3.2 CITY OF LONG BEACH GENERAL PLAN NOISE ELEMENT
At the time this report was prepared, the City of Long Beach General Plan was currently being updated. Therefore, this report is based on the currently adopted Noise Element from the 1975 General Plan. (10) However, while the currently adopted Noise Element provides background and noise fundamentals, it does not id entify criteria to assess the impacts associated with off - site transportation-related noise impacts.

In December 2019, the City of Long Beach published the public review draft of the updated Noise Element. The draft updated Noise Element identifies se veral polices to minimize the impacts of excessive noise levels throughout the community and establishes allowable noise exposure levels from transportation sources (Table N-5) for all land uses. To protect City of Long Beach residents from excessive noise, the draft updated Noise Element contains the following policies related to the Project:

Policy N 3-1: Provide sufficient spatial separation between industrial uses and noise sensitive uses. Utilize mitigation measures where feasible to reduce the noise source, such as noise attenuation methods, interrupting the noise path, or insulating the receptor to minimize the exposure of noise sensitive uses to excessive industrial - related noise.

Policy N 3-2: Ensure new industrial uses are in compliance with the City’s Noise Ordinance.

Policy N 3-3: Encourage industrial and commercial activities to restrict their receiving operations to daytime periods.

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14 Policy N 3-4: Enforce established hours and routes for delivery trucks and truck traffic.

Policy N 3-5: Where noise sensitive uses are located adjacent to industrial uses, reduce noise impacts through the use of noise barriers, restriction of operating hours, and investment in noise cancelling technology.

Policy N 5-1: In observance of requirements imposed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), limit the idling of heavy trucks during nighttime hours to less than five minutes.

Policy N 5-2: Where feasible, require equipment enclosures for pumps and comp ressors that exceed Municipal Code noise standards.

Policy N 5-3: Encourage conduction of high-noise or high-vibration activities in a set window of time during the day.

Policy N 5-4: Industrial facility owners and/or operators should use equipment that generates lower noise and vibration levels, such as rubber -tired equipment rather than metal-tracked equipment.

Policy N 5-5: Commercial delivery truck traffic should avoid residential areas whenever feasible.

Policy N 12-1: Reduce construction, maintena nce, and nuisance noise at the source, when possible, to reduce noise conflicts.

Policy N 12-2: Continue to limit the allowable hours for construction activities and maintenance operations near sensitive uses.

Policy N 12-3: As part of the City’s Municip al Code, establish noise levels standards based on PlaceType and time of day, to which construction noise shall conform.

Policy N 12-4: Encourage off-site fabrication to reduce needed onsite construction activities and corresponding noise levels and duration.

Policy N 12-5: Require that all construction activities incorporate best business practices, such as: Schedule high-noise and vibration-producing activities to a shorter window of time during the day outside early morning hours to minimize disruption to sensitive uses.
• Grading and construction contractors should use equipment that generates lower noise and vibration levels, such as rubber -tired equipment rather than metal-tracked equipment.
• Construction haul truck and materials delivery traffic should avoid residential areas whenever feasible.
• The construction contractor should place noise - and vibration -generating construction equipment and locate construction staging areas away from sensitive uses whenever feasible.
• The construction contractor sh ould use on -site electrical sources to power equipment rather than diesel generators, where feasible.

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15 • All residential units located within 500 ft of a construction site should be sent a notice regarding the construction schedule. A sign legible at a dista nce of 50 ft should also be posted at the construction site. All notices and the signs should indicate the dates and durations of construction activities, as well as provide a telephone number for a “noise disturbance coordinator.” • A “noise disturbance co ordinator” should be established by the project developer. The disturbance coordinator should be responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise. The disturbance coordinator should determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g ., starting too early, bad muffler) and should be required to implement reasonable measures to reduce noise levels.

3.3 OPERATIONAL NOISE STANDARDS
To analyze noise impacts originating from a designated fixed location or private property such as the Cherry Avenue Warehouse Project, stationary -source (operational) noise such as the expected loading dock activity, roof -top air conditioning units, trash enclosure activity, parking lot vehicle movements, and truck movements are typically evaluated against standards established under the Municipal Code.

Chapter 8.80 of the City of Long Beach Municipal Code, establishes the noise level standards for stationary noise sources in Section 8.80.160, Table A. This noise study relies on District 1 (noise- sensitive) noise level standards to describe potential operational noise impacts. For residential properties, the exterior noise level shall not exceed 50 dBA L₅₀ during the daytime hours (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and 45 dBA L₅₀ during the nighttime hours (10:0 0 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) for not more than 30 minutes in any hour. (11)
The exterior noise level standards shall apply for a cumulative period of 30 minutes in any hour, as well as the standard plus 5 dBA cannot be exceeded f or a cumulative period of more than 15 minutes in any hour, or the standard plus 10 dBA for a cumulative period of more than 5 minutes in any hour, or the standard plus 15 dBA for a cumulative period of more than 1 minute in any hour, or the standard plus 20 dBA for any period of time. Further, Section 8.80.150 (C) indicates that if the existing ambient noise level already exceeds any of the exterior noise level limit categories, then the standard shall be adjusted to reflect the ambient conditions. The operational noise level standards used in this noise study are summarized below and shown on Table 3-1.

TABLE 3-1: OPERATIONAL NOISE STANDARDS
Jurisdiction Land
Use
Time
Period
Exterior Noise Level Standard (dBA)1
L50
(30 mins)
L25
(15 mins)
L8
(5 mins)
L2
(1 min)
Lmax
(<1 min)
City of
Long Beach2 District 1 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 50 55 60 65 70 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. 45 50 55 60 65
1 The percent noise level is the level exceeded "n" percent of the time. L25 is the noise level exceeded 25% of the time. 2 Chapter 8.80 of the City of Long Beach Municipal Code (Appendix 3.1).

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16 The percentile noise descriptors are provided to ensure that the duration of the noise source is fully considered. However, due to the relatively constant intensity of the Project operational activities, the L50 or average Leq noise level metrics best describe the loading dock activity, roof- top air conditioning units, trash enclosure activity, parking lot vehicle movements, and truck movements. In addition, the L eq noise level metric accounts for noise fluctuations over time by averaging the louder and quieter events and giving more weight to the louder events. In addition, due to the mathematical relationship between the median ( L50) and the mean (L eq), the L eq will always be larger than or equal to the L50. The more variable the noise becomes, the larger the Leq becomes in comparison to the L 50. Therefore, this noise study conservatively relies on the average Leq sound level limits to describe the Project operational noise levels.

3.4 CONSTRUCTION NOISE STANDARDS
To control noise impacts associated with the construction of the proposed Project, the City of Long Beach municipal code has established limits to the hours of operation. Section 8.80.202 of the Noise ordinance restricts construction activity between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. (12) However, neither the City of Long Beach General Plan or Municipal Code establish numeric maximum acceptable construction source noise levels at potentially affected receivers, which would allow for a quantified determination of what CEQA constitutes a substantial temporary or periodic noise increase. Therefore, a numerical construction threshold based on Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual is used for analysis of daytime construction impacts, as discussed below.

According to the FTA, local n oise ordinances are typically not very useful in evaluating construction noise. They usually relate to nuisance and hours of allowed activity, and sometimes specify limits in terms of maximum levels, but are generally not practical for assessing the impact of a construction project. Project construction noise criteria should account for the existing noise environment, the absolute noise levels during construction activities, the duration of the construction, and the adjacent land use. Due to the lack of standardized construction noise thresholds, the FTA provides guidelines that can be considered reasonable criteria for construction noise assessment. The FTA considers a daytime exterior construction noise level of 80 dBA Leq as a reasonable threshold for noise sensitive residential land use (8 p. 179).

3.5 CONSTRUCTION VIBRATION STANDARDS
Construction activity can result in varying degrees of ground -borne vibration, depending on the equipment and methods used, di stance to the affected structures and soil type. Construction vibration is generally associated with pile driving and rock blasting. Other construction equipment such as air compressors, light trucks, hydraulic loaders, etc., generates little or no ground vibration (8).

To analyze vibration impacts associated with the Cherry Avenue Warehouse , vibration - generating activities are appropriately evaluated against standards established under a City’s Municipal Code if such standards exist. While Section 17.18.080 of the RMMC requires that no vibration associated with any use shall be allowed which is discernable beyond the boundary line of the subject property, the City of Long Beach does not identify specific construct ion vibration Cherry Avenue Warehouse Noise Impact Analysis
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17 level limits. Therefore, for analysis purposes, the Caltrans Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual, (13 p. 38) Table 19, vibration damage are used in this noise study to assess potential temporary construction -related impacts at adjacent building locations. The nearest noise sensitive buildings adjacent to the Project site can best be described as “older residential structures” with a maximum acceptable continuous vibration threshold of 0.3 PPV (in/sec).

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19 4 SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA
The following significance criteria are based on currently adopted guidance provided by Appendix G of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. (1) For the purposes of this report, impacts would be potentially significant if the Project results in or causes:

A. Generation of a substantial temporary or perm anent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
B. Generation of excessive ground-borne vibration or ground-borne noise levels? C. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?

4.1 NOISE LEVEL INCREASES (THRESHOLD A)
Noise level increases resulting from the Project are evaluated based on the Appendix G CEQA Guidelines. Under CEQA, consideration must be given to the magnitude of the increase, the existing baseline ambient noise levels, and the location of receivers to determine if a noise increase represents a significant adverse environmental impact. This approach recognizes that there is no single noise increase that renders the noise impact significant. (14) This is primarily because of the wide variation in individual thresholds of annoyance and differing individual experiences with noise. Thus, an important way of determining a person’s subjective reaction to a new noise is the comparison of it to the existing environment to which one has adapted—the so-called ambient environment. In general, the more a new noise exceeds the previously existing ambient noise level, the less acceptable the new noise will typically be judged.

The Federal Interagency Committee on Noise (FICON) (15) developed guidance to be used for the assessment of project-generated increases in noise levels that consider the ambient noise level.

The FICON recommendations are based on studies that relate aircraft noise levels to the percentage of persons highly annoyed by aircraft noise. Although the FICON recommendations were specifically developed to assess aircraft noise impacts, these recommendations are often used in environmental noise impact assessments involving the use of cumulative noise exposure metrics, such as the average-daily noise level (CNEL) and equivalent continuous noise level (Leq).

As previously stated, the approach used in this noise study recognizes that there is no single noise increase that renders the noise impact significant, based on a 2008 California Court of Appeal ruling on Gray v. County of Madera. (14) For example, if the ambient noise environment is quiet (<60 dBA) and the new noise source greatly increases the noise levels, an impact may occur if the noise criteria may be exceeded. Therefore, for this analysis, a readily perceptible 5 dBA or greater project-related noise level increase is considered a significant impact when the without project noise levels are below 60 d BA. Per the FICON, in areas where the without project noise levels range from 60 to 65 dBA, a 3 dBA barely perceptible noise level increase appears to be appropriate for most people. When the without project noise levels already exceed 65 dBA, any increase in community noise louder than 1.5 dBA or greater is considered a significant impact if Cherry Avenue Warehouse Noise Impact Analysis
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20 the noise criteria for a given land use is exceeded, since it likely contributes to an existing noise exposure exceedance. The FICON guidance provides an establishe d source of criteria to assess the impacts of substantial temporary or permanent increase in baseline ambient noise levels.

Based on the FICON criteria, the amount to which a given noise level increase is considered acceptable is reduced when the without Project (baseline) noise levels are already shown to exceed certain land -use specific exterior noise level criteria. The specific levels are based on typical responses to noise level increases of 5 dBA or readily perceptible , 3 dBA or barely perceptible, and 1.5 dBA depending on the underlying without Project noise levels for noise - sensitive uses. These levels of increases and their perceived acceptance are consistent with guidance provided by both the Federal Highway Administration (4 p. 9) and Caltrans (16 p. 2_48).

4.2 VIBRATION (THRESHOLD B)
As described in Section 3.5, the vibration impacts originating from the construction of the Cherry Avenue Warehouse , vibration -generating activities are appropriately evaluated using the Caltrans vibration damage thresholds to assess potential temporary construction-related impacts at adjacent building locations. The nearest noise sensitive buildings adjacent to the Project site can best be described as “older residential structures” with a maximum acceptable continuous vibration threshold of 0.3 PPV (in/sec).

4.3 CEQA GUIDELINES NOT FURTHER ANALYZED (THRESHOLD C)
CEQA Noise Threshold C applies when there are nearby public and private air ports and/or air strips and focuses on land use compatibility of the Project to nearby airports and airstrips. The Project site is not located within two miles of an airport or airstrip. The closest airport is the Long Beach Airport located roughly 2.39 miles southeast of the Project site. As such, the Project site would not be exposed to excessive noise levels from airport operations, and therefore, impacts are considered less than significant, and no further noise analysis is conducted in relation to Appendix G to the CEQA Guidelines, Noise Threshold C.

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21 4.4 SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA SUMMARY
Noise impacts shall be considered significant if any of the following occur as a direct result of the proposed Project. Table 4 -1 shows the significance criteria summary matrix that includes the allowable criteria used to identify potentially significant incremental noise level increases.

TABLE 4-1: SIGNIFICANCE CRITERIA SUMMARY
Analysis Receiving
Land Use Condition(s)
Significance Criteria
Daytime Nighttime
Operational
Multiple1 Exterior Noise Level Standards 50 dBA Leq 45 dBA Leq Noise-
Sensitive2
If ambient is < 60 dBA Leq ≥ 5 dBA dBA Leq Project increase If ambient is 60 - 65 dBA Leq ≥ 3 dBA dBA Leq Project increase If ambient is > 65 dBA Leq ≥ 1.5 dBA dBA Leq Project increase Construction Noise
Sensitive
Construction activity not permitted between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. on weekdays, before 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays with no activity permitted on Sundays.3
Noise Level Threshold4 80 dBA Leq 70 dBA Leq
Vibration Threshold5 0.3 PPV (in/sec) n/a
1 Chapter 8.80 of the City of Long Beach Municipal Code (Appendix 3.1). 2 FICON, 1992.
3 Chapter 8.80.202 Construction Activity of the City of Long Beach Municipal Code. 4 Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual. 5 Caltrans Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual, April 2020, Table 19. "Daytime" = 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; "Nighttime" = 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

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23 5 EXISTING NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENTS
To assess the existing noise level environment, 24-hour noise level measurements were taken at five locations in the Project study area. The receiver locations were selected to describe and document the existing noise environment within the Project study area. Exhibit 5-A provides the boundaries of the Project study area and the noise level measuremen t locations. To fully describe the existing noise conditions, noise level measurements were collected by Urban Crossroads, Inc. on Wednesday, April 13th, 2022. Appendix 5.1 includes study area photos.

5.1 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE AND CRITERIA
To describe the existing noise environment, the hourly noise levels were measured during typical weekday conditions over a 24 -hour period. By collecting individual hourly noise level measurements, it is possible to describe the equivalent daytime and nighttime hourly n oise levels. The long-term noise readings were recorded using Piccolo Type 2 integrating sound level meter and dataloggers. The Piccolo sound level meters were calibrated using a Larson -Davis calibrator, Model CAL 150. All noise meters were programmed i n "slow" mode to record noise levels in "A" weighted form. The sound level meters and microphones were equipped with a windscreen during all measurements. All noise level measurement equipment satisfies the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard specifications for sound level meters ANSI S1.4-2014/IEC 61672-1:2013. (17)

5.2 NOISE MEASUREMENT LOCATIONS
The long -term noise level measurements were positioned as close to the nearest sensitive receiver locations as possible to assess the existing ambient hourly noise levels surrounding the Project site. Both Caltrans and the FTA recognize that it is not reasonable to collect noise level measurements that can fully represent every part of a private yard, patio, deck, or balcony normally used for human activity when estimating impacts for new development projects. This is demonstrated in the Caltrans general site location guidelines which indicate that, sites must be free of noise contamination by sources other than sources of interest. Avoid sites located near sources such as barking dogs, lawnmowers, pool pumps, and air conditioners unless it is the express intent of the analyst to measure these sources. (2) Further, FTA guidance states, that it is not necessary nor recommended that existing noise exposure be determined by measuring at every noise -sensitive location in the project area. Rather, the recommended approach is to characterize the noise environment for clusters o f sites based on measurements or estimates at representative locations in the community. (8)
Based on recommendations of Caltrans and the FTA, it is not necessary to collect measurements at each individual building or residence, because each receiver measurement represents a group of buildings that share acoustical equivalence. (8) In other words, the area represented by the receiver shares similar shielding, terrain, and geometric relationship to the reference noise source. Receivers represent a location of noise sensitive areas and are used to estimate the future noise level impacts. Collecting reference ambient noise level measurements at the nearby sensitive receiver locations allows for a comparison of the before and after Project noise levels Cherry Avenue Warehouse Noise Impact Analysis
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5.3 NOISE MEASUREMENT RESULTS
The noise measurements presented below focus on the average or equivalent sound levels (Leq).

The equivalent sound level (L eq) represents a steady state sound level containing the same total energy as a time varying signal over a given sample period. Table 5 -1 identifies the hourly daytime (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.) and nighttime (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.) noise levels at each noise level measurement location.

TABLE 5-1: 24-HOUR AMBIENT NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENTS
Location1 Description
Energy Average
Noise Level
(dBA Leq)2
Daytime Nighttime
L1 Located northwest of the Project site near single-
family residence at 2021 East Curry Street. 78.1 73.7
L2 Located southeast of the Project site south of South Street. 70.4 66.1
L3 Located southwest of the Project site near Crossroads Church at 1900 East South Street. 72.3 69.6
L4 Located southwest of the Project site near Intercity Fellowship Hall at 5881 Cherry Avenue. 67.9 64.9
L5 Located west of the Project site near single-family
residence at 1919 East Hungerford Street. 67.8 65.3
1 See Exhibit 5-A for the noise level measurement locations. 2 Energy (logarithmic) average levels. The long-term 24-hour measurement worksheets are included in Appendix 5.2. "Daytime" = 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; "Nighttime" = 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Table 5-1 provides the (energy average) noise levels used to describe the daytime and nighttime ambient conditions. These daytime and nighttime energy average noise levels represent the average of all hourly noise levels observed during these time periods expressed as a single number. Appendix 5.2 provides summary worksheets of the noise levels for each hour as well as the minimum, maximum, L 1, L2, L5, L8, L25, L50, L90, L95, and L 99 percentile noise levels observed during the daytime and nighttime periods.

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To assess the potential for long-term operational and short-term construction noise impacts, the following sensitive receiver locations, as shown on Exhibit 6-A, were identified as representative locations for analysis. Sensitive receivers are generally defined as locations where people reside or where the presence of unwanted sound could otherwise adversely affect the use of the land.

Noise-sensitive land uses are generally considered to include schools , hospitals, single -family dwellings, mobile home parks, churches, libraries, and recreation areas. Moderately noise - sensitive land uses typically include multi -family dwellings, hotels, motels, dormitories, out - patient clinics, cemeteries, golf courses, country clubs, athletic/tennis clubs, and equestrian clubs. Land uses that are considered relatively insensitive to noise include business, commercial, and professional developments. Land uses that are typically not affected by noise include:
industrial, manufacturing, utilities, agriculture, undeveloped land, parking lots, warehousing, liquid and solid waste facilities, salvage yards, and transit terminals.

To describe the potential off-site Project noise levels, five receiver locations in the vicinity of the Project site were identified. All distances are measured from the Project site boundary to the outdoor living areas (e.g., private backyards) or at the building façade, whichever is closer to the Project site. The selection of receiver locations is based on FHWA guidelines and is consistent with additional guidance provided by Caltrans and the FTA, as previously described in Section 5.2.

Other sensitive land uses in the Project study area that are located at greater distances than those identified in this noise study will experience lower noise levels than those presented in this report due to the additional attenuation from distance and the shielding of intervening structures. Distance is measured in a straight line from the project boundary to ea ch receiver location.

R1: Location R1 represents the existing noise sensitive residence at 2021 East Curry Street , approximately 1,041 feet north of the Project site. Since there are no private outdoor living areas (backyards) facing the Project site, receiver R1 is placed at the building façade.

A 24-hour noise measurement was taken near this location, L1, to describe the existing ambient noise environment.

R2: Location R2 represents the existing noise sensitive Southfield Apartments at 5565 Ackerfield Avenue approximately 831 feet southeast of the Project site. Since there are no private outdoor living areas (backyards) facing the Project site, receiver R2 is placed at the building façade. A 24 -hour noise measurement was taken near this location, L 3, to describe the existing ambient noise environment.

R3: Location R3 represents the existing noise sensitive Crossroads Church at 1900 East South Street, approximately 747 feet southwest of the Project site. Since there are no private outdoor living areas (backyards) facing the Project site, receiver R 3 is placed at the building façade. A 24 -hour noise measurement was taken near this location, L 3, to describe the existing ambient noise environment.

R4: Location R4 represents the existing noise sensitive Intercity Fellowship Hall at 5881 Cherry Avenue, approximately 107 feet southwest of the Project site. Since there are no private outdoor living areas (backyards) facing the Project site, receiver R 4 is placed at the Cherry Avenue Warehouse Noise Impact Analysis
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R5: Location R 5 represents the existing noise sensitive residence at 5949 Cherry Avenue , approximately 101 feet west of the Project site. Since there are no private outdoor living areas (backyards) facing the Project site, receiver R 5 is placed at the building façade. A 24-hour noise measurement was taken near this location, L 5, to describe the existing ambient noise environment.

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This section analyzes the potential stationary -source operational noise impacts at the nearby receiver locations, identified in Section 8, resulting from the operation of the proposed Cherry Avenue Warehouse Project. Exhibit 7-A identifies the noise sou rce locations used to assess the operational noise levels.

7.1 OPERATIONAL NOISE SOURCES
This operational noise analysis is intended to describe noise level impacts associated with the expected typical of daytime and nighttime activities at the Project site. To present the potential worst-case noise conditions, this analysis assumes the Project would be operational 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Consistent with similar warehouse and industrial uses, the Project business operations would primarily be conducted within the enclosed buildings, except for traffic movement, parking, as well as loading and unloading of trucks at designated loading bays.

The on-site Project-related noise sources are expected to include: loading dock activity, roof-top air conditioning units, trash enclosure activity, parking lot vehicle movements, and truck movements.

7.2 REFERENCE NOISE LEVELS
To estimate the Project operational noise impacts, reference noise level measurements were collected from similar types of activ ities to represent the noise levels expected with the development of the proposed Project. This section provides a detailed description of the reference noise level measurements shown on Table 7-1 used to estimate the Project operational noise impacts. It is important to note that the following projected noise levels assume the worst- case noise environment with the loading dock activity, roof -top air conditioning units, trash enclosure activity, parking lot vehicle movements, and truck movements all ope rating at the same time. These sources of noise activity will likely vary throughout the day.

7.2.1 MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES
The reference noise level measurements presented in this section were collected using a Larson Davis LxT Type 1 precisions sound level meter (serial number 01146). The LxT sound level meter was calibrated using a Larson-Davis calibrator, Model CAL 200, was programmed in "slow" mode to record noise levels in "A" weighted form and was located at approximately five feet above the ground elevation for each measurement. The sound level meters and microphones were equipped with a windscreen during all measurements. All noise level measurement equipment satisfies the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard specifications for sound level meters ANSI S1.4-2014/IEC 61672-1:2013. (17)

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Noise Source1
Noise
Source
Height
(Feet)
Min./
Hour2
Reference
Noise Level
(dBA Leq)
@ 50 Feet
Sound
Power
Level
(dBA)3 Day Night
Loading Dock Activity 8' 60 60 65.7 111.5
Roof-Top Air Conditioning Units 5' 39 28 57.2 88.9
Trash Enclosure Activity 5' 10 10 57.3 89.0
Parking Lot Vehicle Movements 5' 60 60 56.1 87.8
Truck Movements 8' -4 -4 58.0 93.2
1 As measured by Urban Crossroads, Inc.
2 Anticipated duration (minutes within the hour) of noise activity during typical hourly conditions expected at the Project site. "Daytime" = 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; "Nighttime" = 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. 3 Sound power level represents the total amount of acoustical energy (noise level) produced by a sound source independent of distance or surroundings. Sound power levels calculated using the CadnaA noise model at the reference distance to the noise source.
4 Truck Movements are calculated based on the number of events by time of day (see table 7-2).

7.2.2 LOADING DOCK ACTIVITY
The reference loading dock activities are intended to describe the typical outdoor operational noise activities associated with the Project. This includes truck idling, reefer activity (refrigerator truck/cold storage), deliveries, backup alarms, trailer docking including a combination of tractor trailer semi-trucks, two-axle delivery trucks, and background operation activities. Since the noise levels generated by cold storage loading dock activity can be slightly higher due to the use of refrigerated trucks or reefers.

The reference noise level measurement was taken in the center of the loading dock activity area and represents multiple concurrent noise sources resulting in a combined noise level of 65.7 dBA Leq at a uniform distance of 50 feet. Specifically, the reference noise level measurement represents one truck located approximately 30 feet from the noise level meter with another truck passing by to park roughly 20 feet away, both with their engines idling. Throughout the reference noise level measurement, a separate docked and running reefer truck was located approximately 50 feet east of the measurement location. Additional background noise sources included truck pass-by noise, truck drivers talking to each other next to docked trucks, and air brake release noise when trucks parked.

7.2.3 ROOF-TOP AIR CONDITIONING UNITS
The noise level measurements describe a single mechanical roof -top air conditioning unit. The reference noise level represents a Lennox SCA120 series 10-ton model packaged air conditioning unit. At the uniform reference distance of 50 feet, the referenc e noise levels are 57.2 dBA L eq.

Based on the typical operating conditions observed over a four -day measurement period, the roof-top air conditioning units are estimated to operate for and average 39 minutes per hour during the daytime hours, and 28 minutes per hour during the nighttime hours. These operating conditions reflect peak summer cooling requirements with measured temperatures approaching Cherry Avenue Warehouse Noise Impact Analysis
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7.2.5 TRASH ENCLOSURE ACTIVITY
To describe the noise levels associated with a trash enclosure activity, Urban Crossroads collected a reference noise level measurement at an e xisting trash enclosure containing two dumpster bins. The trash enclosure noise levels describe metal gates opening and closing, metal scraping against concrete floor sounds, dumpster movement on metal wheels, and trash dropping into the metal dumpster. The reference noise levels describe trash enclosure noise activities when trash is dropped into an empty metal dumpster, as would occur at the Project Site. The measured reference noise level at the uniform 50 -foot reference distance is 57.3 dBA L eq for t he trash enclosure activity. The reference noise level describes the expected noise source activities associated with the trash enclosures for the Project’s proposed building. Typical trash enclosure activities are estimated to occur for 10 minutes per hour.

7.2.6 PARKING LOT VEHICLE MOVEMENTS
To describe the on -site parking lot activity, a long -term 29 -hour reference noise level measurement was collected in the center of activity within the staff parking lot of a warehouse distribution center. At 50 fe et from the center of activity, the parking lot produced a reference noise level of 56.1 dBA Leq. Parking activities are expected to take place during the full hour (60 minutes) throughout the daytime and evening hours. The parking lot noise levels are mainly due cars pulling in and out of parking spaces in combination with car doors opening and closing.

7.2.6 TRUCK MOVEMENTS
A truck movements reference noise level measurement was taken over a 15 -minute period and represents multiple noise sources produci ng a reference noise level of 73.1 dBA L max at 50 feet.

The noise sources included at this measurement location account for the rattling and squeaking during normal opening and closing operations, the gate closure equipment, truck engines idling outside the entry gate, truck movements through the entry gate, and background truck court activities and forklift backup alarm noise.

Consistent with the Cherry Avenue Warehouse Traffic Assessment, the Project is expected to generate a total of approximately 564 trip-ends per day (actual vehicles) and includes 94 truck trip-ends per day. (18) This noise study relies on the actual Project trips (as opposed to the passenger car equivalents) to accurately account for the effect of individual truck trips on the study area roadway network. Using the estimated number of truck trips in combination with time-of-day vehicle splits, the number of truck movements by driveway location were calculated.

As shown on Table 7-2, this information is then used to calculate the truck movements operational noise source activity based on the number of events by time of day.

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Truck
Movement
Location
Total
Project
Truck
Trips1
Time of Day Vehicle Splits2 Truck Movements3
Day Evening Night Day Evening Night
All Driveways 94 86.50% 2.70% 10.80% 81 3 9
1 Total Project truck trips according to Table 3 of the Cherry Avenue Warehouse Traffic Assessment, Urban Crossroads, Inc. 2 Typical Southern California vehicle mix.
3 Calculated time of day truck movements.
"Daytime" = 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; "Evening" = 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.; "Nighttime" = 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

7.3 CADNAA NOISE PREDICTION MODEL
To fully describe the exterior operational noise levels from the Project, Urban Crossroads, Inc. developed a noise prediction model using the CadnaA (Computer Aided Noise Abatement) computer program. CadnaA can analyze multiple types of noise sources using the spatially accurate Project site plan, georeferenced Nearmap aerial imagery, topography, buildings, and barriers in its calculations to predict outdoor noise levels.

Using the ISO 9613-2 protocol, CadnaA will calculate the distance from each noise source to the noise receiver locations, using the ground absorption, distance, and barrier/building attenuation inputs to provide a summary of noise level at ea ch receiver and the partial noise level contributions by noise source. Consistent with the ISO 9613 -2 protocol, the CadnaA noise prediction model relies on the reference sound power level (L w) to describe individual noise sources. While sound pressure levels (e.g., Leq) quantify in decibels the intensity of given sound sources at a reference distance, sound power levels (L w) are connected to the sound source and are independent of distance. Sound pressure levels vary substantially with distance from the source and diminish because of intervening obstacles and barriers, air absorption, wind, and other factors. Sound power is the acoustical energy emitted by the sound source and is an absolute value that is not affected by the environment.

The operationa l noise level calculations provided in this noise study account for the distance attenuation provided due to geometric spreading, when sound from a localized stationary source (i.e., a point source) propagates uniformly outward in a spherical pattern. A d efault ground attenuation factor of 0.5 was used in the CadnaA noise analysis to account for mixed ground representing a combination of hard and soft surfaces. Appendix 7.1 includes the detailed noise model inputs used to estimate the Project operational noise levels presented in this section.

7.4 PROJECT OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVELS
Using the reference noise levels to represent the proposed Project operations that include loading dock activity, roof-top air conditioning units, trash enclosure activity, parkin g lot vehicle movements, and truck movements , Urban Crossroads, Inc. calculated the operational source noise levels that are expected to be generated at the Project site and the Project -related noise level increases that would be experienced at each of t he sensitive receiver locations. Table 7-3 shows the Project operational noise levels during the daytime hours of 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

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TABLE 7-3: DAYTIME PROJECT OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVELS
Noise Source1 Operational Noise Levels by Receiver Location (dBA Leq) R1 R2 R3 R4 R5
Loading Dock Activity 37.3 40.7 44.2 51.6 29.3
Roof-Top Air Conditioning Units 17.1 16.1 22.2 33.3 27.3 Trash Enclosure Activity 0.0 12.2 10.4 5.8 0.0
Parking Lot Vehicle Movements 30.1 19.2 32.0 45.6 42.1
Truck Movements 33.5 20.5 25.9 42.9 44.0
Total (All Noise Sources) 39.4 40.8 44.5 53.1 46.3
1 See Exhibit 7-A for the noise source locations. CadnaA noise model calculations are included in Appendix 7.1.

Table 7-4 shows the Project operational noise levels during the nighttime hours of 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The nighttime hourly noise levels a t the off -site receiver locations are expected to range from 38.2 to 52.7 dBA Leq. The differences between the daytime and nighttime noise levels are largely related to the estimated duration of noise activity as outlined in Table 7-1 and Appendix 7.1.

TABLE 7-4: NIGHTTIME PROJECT OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVELS
Noise Source1
Operational Noise Levels by Receiver Location (dBA Leq) R1 R2 R3 R4 R5
Loading Dock Activity 37.3 40.7 44.2 51.6 29.3
Roof-Top Air Conditioning Units 14.7 13.7 19.8 30.9 24.9 Trash Enclosure Activity 0.0 11.3 9.4 4.9 0.0
Parking Lot Vehicle Movements 30.1 19.2 32.0 45.6 42.1
Truck Movements 24.0 11.0 16.3 33.4 34.5
Total (All Noise Sources) 38.2 40.7 44.5 52.7 43.1
1 See Exhibit 7-A for the noise source locations. CadnaA noise model calculations are included in Appendix 7.1.

7.5 PROJECT OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVEL COMPLIANCE
To demonstrate compliance with local noise regulations, the Project-only operational noise levels are evaluated against exterior noise level thresholds based on the City of Long Beach exterior noise level standards at nearby noise -sensitive receiver loca tions. Table 7-5 shows the operational noise levels associated with Cherry Avenue Warehouse Project will satisfy the City of Long Beach exterior noise level standards adjusted to reflect the ambient noise levels at all nearby receiver locations. Therefore, the operational noise impacts are considered less than significant at the nearest noise-sensitive receiver locations.

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Receiver
Location1
Project Operational
Noise Levels (dBA Leq)2
Noise Level Standards
(dBA Leq)3
Noise Level Standards
Exceeded?4
Daytime Nighttime Daytime Nighttime Daytime Nighttime
R1 39.4 38.2 78.1 73.7 No No
R2 40.8 40.7 70.4 66.1 No No
R3 44.5 44.5 72.3 69.6 No No
R4 53.1 52.7 67.9 64.9 No No
R5 46.3 43.1 67.8 65.3 No No
1 See Exhibit 6-A for the receiver locations.
2 Proposed Project operational noise levels as shown on Tables 7-3 and 7-4. 3 Exterior noise level standards adjusted to reflect the ambient noise levels (see Table 5-1) per the City of Long Beach Municipal Code, Section 8.80.150 (Appendix 3.1).
4 Do the estimated Project operational noise source activities exceed the noise level standards? "Daytime" = 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; "Nighttime" = 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

7.6 PROJECT OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVEL INCREASES
To describe the Project operational noise level increases, the Project operational noise levels are combined with the existing ambient noise levels measurements for the nearby receiver locations potentially impacted by Project operational noise sources. Since the units used to measure noise, decibels (dB), are logarithmic units, the Project -operational and existing ambie nt noise levels cannot be combined using standard arithmetic equations. (2) Instead, they must be logarithmically added using the following base equation:

SPLTotal = 10log10[10SPL1/10 + 10SPL2/10 + … 10SPLn/10] Where “SPL1,” “SPL2,” etc. are equal to the sound pressure levels being combined, or in this case, the Project-operational and existing ambient noise levels. The difference between the combined Project and ambient noise levels describes the Project noise level increases to the existing ambient noise environment. As indicated on Tables 7-6 and 7-7, the Project will generate an unmitigated nighttime operational noise level increase ranging from 0.0 to 0.3 dBA L eq at the nearest receiver locations. Project-related operational noise level increases will satisfy the operational noise level increase significance criteria presented on Table 4 -1. Therefore, the incremental Project operational noise level increase is considered less than significant at all receiver locations.

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38 TABLE 7-6: DAYTIME PROJECT OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVEL INCREASES Receiver
Location1
Total
Project
Operational
Noise
Level2
Measurement
Location3
Reference
Ambient
Noise
Levels4
Combined
Project
and
Ambient5
Project
Increase6
Increase
Criteria7
Increase
Criteria
Exceeded?
R1 39.4 L1 78.1 78.1 0.0 1.5 No
R2 40.8 L2 70.4 70.4 0.0 1.5 No
R3 44.3 L3 72.3 72.3 0.0 1.5 No
R4 49.4 L4 67.9 68.0 0.1 1.5 No
R5 46.3 L5 67.8 67.8 0.0 1.5 No
1 See Exhibit 6-A for the receiver locations.
2 Total Project daytime operational noise levels as shown on Table 7-2. 3 Reference noise level measurement locations as shown on Exhibit 5-A. 4 Observed daytime ambient noise levels as shown on Table 5-1. 5 Represents the combined ambient conditions plus the Project activities. 6 The noise level increase expected with the addition of the proposed Project activities. 7 Significance increase criteria as shown on Table 4-1.

TABLE 7-7: NIGHTTIME OPERATIONAL NOISE LEVEL INCREASES Receiver
Location1
Total
Project
Operational
Noise
Level2
Measurement
Location3
Reference
Ambient
Noise
Levels4
Combined
Project
and
Ambient5
Project
Increase6
Increase
Criteria7
Increase
Criteria
Exceeded?
R1 38.2 L1 73.7 73.7 0.0 1.5 No
R2 40.7 L2 66.1 66.1 0.0 1.5 No
R3 44.5 L3 69.6 69.6 0.0 1.5 No
R4 52.7 L4 64.9 65.2 0.3 5.0 No
R5 43.1 L5 65.3 65.3 0.0 1.5 No
1 See Exhibit 6-A for the receiver locations.
2 Total Project nighttime operational noise levels as shown on Table 7-4. 3 Reference noise level measurement locations as shown on Exhibit 5-A. 4 Observed nighttime ambient noise levels as shown on Table 5-1. 5 Represents the combined ambient conditions plus the Project activities. 6 The noise level increase expected with the addition of the proposed Project activities. 7 Significance increase criteria as shown on Table 4-1.

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This section analyzes potential impacts resulting from the short -term construction activities associated with the development of the Project. Exhibit 8-A shows the construction noise source locations in relation to the nearest sensitive receiver locations previously described in Section 6.

In addition, since neither the City of Long Beach General Plan or County Code establish numeric maximum acceptable construction source noise levels at potentially affected receivers for CEQA analysis purposes. Therefore, a numerical construction threshold based on Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual is used for analysis of daytime construction impacts. The FTA considers a daytime exterior construction noise level of 80 dBA Leq as a reasonable threshold for noise sensitive residential land use. (8 p. 179).

8.1 CONSTRUCTION NOISE LEVELS
The FTA Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual recognizes that construction projects are accomplished in several different stages and outlines the procedures for assessing noise impacts during construction. Each stage has a specific equipment mix, depending on the work to be completed during that stage. As a result of the equipment mix, each stage has its own noise characteristics; some stages have higher continuous noise levels than others, and some have higher impact noise levels than others. The Project construction activities are expected to occur in the following stages:
• Demolition
• Site Preparation
• Grading
• Building Construction
• Paving
• Architectural Coating

8.2 CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE NOISE LEVELS
To describe construction noise activities, this construction noise analysis was prepared using reference construction equipment noise levels from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published the Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM), which includes a national database of construction equipment reference noise emission levels. (19) The RCNM equipment database, provides a comprehensive list of the noise generating characteristics for specific types of construction equipment. In addition, the database provides an acoustical usage factor to estimate the fraction of time each piece of construction equipment is operating at full power (i.e., its loudest condition) during a construction operation.

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Using the reference construction equipment noise levels and the CadnaA noise prediction model, calculations of the Project construction noise level impacts at the nearby sensitive receiver locations were completed. Consistent with FTA guidance for general construction noise assessment, Table 8-1 presents the combined noise levels for the loudest construction equipment, assuming they operate at the same time. As shown on Table 8-2, the construction noise levels are expected to range from 43.5 to 70.8 dBA L eq at the nearby receiver locations.

Appendix 8.1 includes the detailed CadnaA construction noise model inputs.

TABLE 8-1: CONSTRUCTION REFERENCE NOISE LEVELS
Construction
Stage
Reference
Construction Activity
Reference Noise
Level @ 50 Feet
(dBA Leq)1
Combined
Noise Level
(dBA Leq)2
Combined Sound
Power Level
(PWL)3
Demolition
Demolition Equipment 82
83 115 Backhoes 74
Hauling Trucks 72
Site
Preparation
Crawler Tractors 78
80 112 Hauling Trucks 72
Rubber Tired Dozers 75
Grading
Graders 81
83 115 Excavators 77
Compactors 76
Building
Construction
Cranes 73
81 113 Tractors 80
Welders 70
Paving
Pavers 74
83 115 Paving Equipment 82
Rollers 73
Architectural
Coating
Cranes 73
77 109 Air Compressors 74
Generator Sets 70
1 FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model (RCNM).
2 Represents the combined noise level for all equipment assuming they operate at the same time consistent with FTA Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment guidance.
3 Sound power level represents the total amount of acoustical energy (noise level) produced by a sound source independent of distance or surroundings. Sound power levels calibrated using the CadnaA noise model at the reference distance to the noise source.

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Location1
Construction Noise Levels (dBA Leq)
Demolition Site
Preparation Grading Building
Construction Paving Architectural
Coating
Highest
Levels2
R1 56.9 53.9 56.9 54.9 56.9 50.9 56.9
R2 49.5 46.5 49.5 47.5 49.5 43.5 49.5
R3 54.1 51.1 54.1 52.1 54.1 48.1 54.1
R4 69.8 66.8 69.8 67.8 69.8 63.8 69.8
R5 70.8 67.8 70.8 68.8 70.8 64.8 70.8
1 Noise receiver locations are shown on Exhibit 8-A.
2 Construction noise level calculations based on distance from the construction activity, which is measured from the Project site boundary to the nearest receiver locations. CadnaA construction noise model inputs are included in Appendix 8.1.

8.4 CONSTRUCTION NOISE LEVEL COMPLIANCE
To evaluate whether the Project will generate potentially significant short -term noise levels at nearest receiver locations, a construction -related daytime noise level threshold of 80 dBA L eq is used as a reasonable thre shold to assess the daytime construction noise level impacts. The construction noise analysis shows that the nearest receiver locations will satisfy the reasonable daytime 80 dBA Leq significance threshold during Project construction activities as shown on Table 8-3. Therefore, the noise impacts due to Project construction noise are considered less than significant at all receiver locations.

TABLE 8-3: CONSTRUCTION NOISE LEVEL COMPLIANCE
Receiver
Location1
Construction Noise Levels (dBA Leq)
Highest Construction
Noise Levels2 Threshold3 Threshold
Exceeded?4
R1 56.9 80 No
R2 49.5 80 No
R3 54.1 80 No
R4 69.8 80 No
R5 70.8 80 No
1 Noise receiver locations are shown on Exhibit 8-A.
2 Highest construction noise level calculations based on distance from the construction noise source activity to the nearest receiver locations as shown on Table 8-2.
3 Construction noise level thresholds as shown on Table 4-1. 4 Do the estimated Project construction noise levels exceed the construction noise level threshold?

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It is our understanding that nighttime concrete pouring activities will occur as a part of Project building construction activities. Nighttime concrete pouring activities are often used to support reduced concrete mixer truck transit times and lower air t emperatures than during the daytime hours and are generally limited to the actual building pad area as shown on Exhibit 8-B. Since the nighttime concrete pours will take place outside the permitted City of Long Beach Municipal Code, Section 8.80.202 hours of 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m . on wee kdays and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturdays with no activity permitted on Sundays. The Project Applicant will be required to obtain authorization for nighttime work from the City of Long Beach. Any nighttime construction noise activities shall satisfy the noise limits outlined in Table 3-1.

8.5.1 NIGHTTIME CONCRETE POUR REFERENCE NOISE LEVEL MEASUREMENTS To estimate the noise levels due to nighttime concrete pour activities, sample reference noise level measurements were taken during a nighttime concrete pour at a construction site. Urban Crossroads, Inc. collected short -term nighttime concrete pour reference noise level measurements during the noise -sensitive nighttime hours between 1:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. at 27334 San Bernardino Avenue in the City of Redlands. The reference noise levels describe the expected concrete pour noise sources that may include concrete mixer truck movements and pouring activities, concrete paving equipment, rear mounted concrete mixe r truck backup alarms, engine idling, air brakes, generators, and workers communicating/whistling.

To describe the nighttime concrete pour noise levels associated with the construction of the Cherry Avenue Warehouse, this analysis relies on reference s ound power level of 100.3 dBA L w.

While the Project noise levels will depend on the actual duration of activities and specific equipment fleet in use at the time of construction, the reference sound power level of 100.3 dBA Lw is used to describe the expected Project nighttime concrete pour noise activities.

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45 8.5.2 NIGHTTIME CONCRETE POUR NOISE LEVEL COMPLIANCE As shown on Table 8-4, the noise levels associated with the nighttime concrete pour activities are estimated to range from 28.4 to 42.5 dBA L eq and will satisfy the City of Long Beach nighttime stationary-source exterior hourly average L eq residential noise level threshold at all the receiver locations. Based on the results of this analysis, all nearest noise receiver locations will experience less than significant impacts due to the Project related nighttime concrete pour activities.

Appendix 8.2 includes the CadnaA nighttime concrete pour noise model inputs.

TABLE 8-4: NIGHTTIME CONCRETE POUR NOISE LEVEL COMPLIANCE Receiver
Location1
Construction Noise Levels (dBA Leq)
Paving
Construction2
Nighttime
Threshold3
Threshold
Exceeded?4
R1 34.5 45 No
R2 28.4 45 No
R3 32.5 45 No
R4 42.2 45 No
R5 42.5 45 No
1 Noise receiver locations are shown on Exhibit 8-B.
2 Paving construction noise level calculations based on distance from the construction noise source activity to nearby receiver locations. 3 Exterior nighttime noise level standards as shown on Table 3-1. 4 Do the estimated Project construction noise levels exceed the nighttime construction noise level threshold?

8.6 CONSTRUCTION VIBRATION ANALYSIS
Construction activity can result in varying degrees of ground vibration, depending on the equipment and methods employed. Operation of construction equipment causes ground vibrations that spread through the ground and diminish in strength with distance. Ground vibration levels associated with various types of construction equipment are summarized on Table 8-5. Based on the representative vibration levels presented for various construction equipment types, it is possible to estimate the potential for huma n response (annoyance) and building damage using the following vibration assessment methods defined by the FTA. To describe the vibration impacts the FTA provides the following equation: PPV equip = PPV ref x (25/D)1.5

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46 TABLE 8-5: VIBRATION SOURCE LEVELS FOR CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT Equipment PPV (in/sec)
at 25 feet
Small bulldozer 0.003
Jackhammer 0.035
Loaded Trucks 0.076
Large bulldozer 0.089
Federal Transit Administration, Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual Table 8-6 presents the expected Project related vibration levels at the nearby receiver locations.

At distances ranging from 101 to 1,041 feet from Project construction activities, construction vibration velocity levels are estimated to be from 0.000 to 0.011 in/sec PPV. Based on maximum acceptable continuous vibration threshold of 0. 3 PPV (in/sec), the typical Project construction vibration levels will fall below the building damage thresholds at all the noise sensitive receiver locations. Therefore, the Project -related vibration impacts are considered less than significant during typical construction activities at the Project site.

Moreover, the vibration levels reported at the sensitive receiver locations are unlikely to be sustained during the entire construct ion period but will occur rather only during the times that heavy construction equipment is operating adjacent to the Project site perimeter.

TABLE 8-6: PROJECT CONSTRUCTION VIBRATION LEVELS
Receiver1
Distance
to
Const.

Activity
(Feet)2
Typical Construction Vibration Levels
PPV (in/sec)3 Thresholds
PPV
(in/sec)4
Thresholds
Exceeded?5 Small
bulldozer Jackhammer Loaded
Trucks
Large
bulldozer
Highest
Vibration
Level
R1 1,041' 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.3 No
R2 831' 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.3 No
R3 747' 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.001 0.001 0.3 No
R4 107' 0.000 0.004 0.009 0.010 0.010 0.3 No
R5 101' 0.000 0.004 0.009 0.011 0.011 0.3 No
1 Receiver locations are shown on Exhibit 8-A.
2 Distance from receiver location to Project construction boundary (Project site boundary). 3 Based on the Vibration Source Levels of Construction Equipment (Table 8-4). 4 Caltrans Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual, April 2020, Table 19, p. 38. 5 Does the peak vibration exceed the acceptable vibration thresholds? "PPV" = Peak Particle Velocity

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47 9 REFERENCES

1. State of California. California Environmental Quality Act, Environmental Checklist Form Appendix G. 2021.

2. California Department of Transportation Environmental Program. Technical Noise Supplement - A Technical Supplement to the Traffic Noise Analysis Protocol. Sacramento, CA : s.n., September 2013.

3. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Noise Abatement and Control. Information on Levels of Environmental Noise Requisite to Protect Public Health and Welfare with an Adequate Margin of Safety. March 1974. EPA/ONAC 550/9/74-004.

4. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Environment and Planning, Noise and Air Quality Branch. Highway Traffic Noise Analysis and Abatement Policy and Guidance. December 2011.

5. U.S. Department of Transportat ion Federal Highway Administration. Highway Noise Barrier Design Handbook. 2001.

6. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration. Highway Traffic Noise in the United States, Problem and Response. April 2000. p. 3.

7. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Office of Noise Abatement and Control. Noise Effects Handbook-A Desk Reference to Health and Welfare Effects of Noise. October 1979 (revised July 1981).

EPA 550/9/82/106.

8. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Transit Administration. Transit Noise and Vibration Impact Assessment Manual. September 2018.

9. Office of Planning and Research. State of California General Plan Guidlines. October 2019.

10. City of Long Beach. General Plan Noise Element. 1975.

11. —. City of Long Beach Municipal Code, Chapter 8.80 - Noise.

12. —. Municipal Code, Section 8.80.202 Construction Activity - Noise Regulations.

13. California Department of Transportation. Transportation and Construction Vibration Guidance Manual. April 2020.

14. California Court of Appeal. Gray v. County of Madera, F053661. 167 Cal.App.4th 1099; - Cal.Rptr.3d, October 2008.

15. Federal Interagency Committee on Noise. Federal Agency Review of Selected Airport Noise Analysis Issues. August 1992.

16. California Department of Transportation. Technical Noise Supplement. November 2009.

17. American National Standards Institute (ANSI). Specification for Sound Level Meters ANSI S1.4 - 2014/IEC 61672-1:2013.

18. Urban Crossroads, Inc. Cherry Avenue Warehouse Traffic Assessment. March 2022.

19. U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Office of Environment and Planning. FHWA Roadway Construction Noise Model. January, 2006.

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49 10 CERTIFICATIONS
The contents of this noise study report represent an accurate depiction of the noise environment and impacts associated with the proposed Cherry Avenue Warehouse Project. The information contained in this noise study report is based on the best available data at the time of preparation.

If you have any questions, please contact me directly at (949) 584-3148.

Bill Lawson, P.E., INCE
Principal
URBAN CROSSROADS, INC.
1133 Camelback #8329
Newport Beach, CA 92658
(949) 581-3148
[email protected]

EDUCATION
Master of Science in Civil and Environmental Engineering California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • December, 1993 Bachelor of Science in City and Regional Planning
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo • June, 1992

PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATIONS
PE – Registered Professional Traffic Engineer – TR 2537 • January, 2009 AICP – American Institute of Certified Planners – 013011 • June, 1997–January 1, 2012 PTP – Professional Transportation Planner • May, 2007 – May, 2013 INCE – Institute of Noise Control Engineering • March, 2004

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
ASA – Acoustical Society of America
ITE – Institute of Transportation Engineers

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Acoustical Consultant – County of San Diego • March, 2018 Certified Acoustical Consultant – County of Orange • February, 2011 FHWA-NHI-142051 Highway Traffic Noise Certificate of Training • February, 2013

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APPENDIX 3.1:

CITY OF LONG BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE

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CHAPTER 8.80 NOISE

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CHAPTER 8.80 NOISE

8.80.010 Policy.

A. In order to control unnecessary, excessive and annoying noise and vibration in the City, it is declared to be the policy of the City to prohibit such noise and vibration generated from or by all sources as specified in this Chapter. It shall be the policy of the City to maintain quiet in those areas which exhibit low noise levels and to implement programs aimed at reducing noise in those areas within the City where noise levels are above acceptable values.

B. It is determined that certain noise levels and vibrations are detrimental to the public health, welfare and safety, and are contrary to the public interest. Therefore, the City Council does ordain and declare that creating, maintaining, causing or allowing to be created, caused or maintained, any noise or vibration in a manner prohibited by or not in conformity with the provisions of this Chapter is a public nuisance and shall be punishable as such.

C. The City Council in adopting this Chapter is aware of the areas of noise control which are preempted by other jurisdictions. Enforcement of these regulations is understood by the City Council to be restricted, in addition to other limitations, by the following:

1. It is not the intent of this Chapter to control aircraft noise at the Long Beach Airport. Federal law controls noise levels of aircraft in flight; and where federal preemption does not apply to aircraft on the ground, the appropriate provisions of the California Noise Law (Title 4, California Administrative Code, Subchapter 6) would be applicable to deal with this subject matter.

2. Local noise control of motor vehicles or motorboats operating on public rights -of-way is preempted by State or federal laws and regulations.

3. Noise in occupational environments is controlled by the California Department of Industrial Relations, whose Division of Industrial Safety enforces the 1973 California Occupational Safety and Health Act (CALOSHA).
(Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430)

8.80.020 Definitions.

All terminology used in this Chapter, if not defined in this Section, shall have the same meaning as defined by applicable publications of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), or its successor body.

1. "A-weighted sound level" means the sound pressure level in decibels as measured on a sound level meter using the A-weighting network. The level so read is designated dB(A) or dBA.

2. "Agricultural property" means a parcel of real property which is not developed for any use other than agricultural purposes. Its size shall be construed to be a minimum of ten (10) contiguous acres.

3. "Ambient noise level" means the composite of noise from all sources near and far. In this context, the ambient noise level constitutes the normal or existing level of environmental noise at a given location.

4. "Commercial area" means any area occupied by businesses which sell, rent, trade, or store goods, or which provide a service.
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5. "Commercial purpose" means the use, operation or maintenance of any sound amplifying equipment for the purpose of advertising any business, goods, or services, or for the purpose of attracting the attention of the public, or soliciting patronage of customers to any performance, show, entertainment, exhibition, or event, or for the purpose of demonstrating such sound equipment.

6. "Construction" means any site preparation, assembly, erection, substantial repair, alteration, or similar action, but excluding demolition.

7. "Cumulative period" means an additive period of time composed of individual time segments which may be continuous or interrupted.

8. "Decibel (dB)" means a unit for measuring the amplitude of a sound, equal to twenty (20) times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is twenty (20) micropascals (twenty (20) micronewtons per square meter).

9. "Demolition" means any dismantling, intentional destruction or removal of structures, utilities, public or private right-of-way surfaces or similar property.

10. "Emergency" means any occurrence or set of circumstances involving actual or imminent physical trauma or property damage which demands immediate action.

11. "Emergency work" means any work performed for the purpose of preventing or alleviating the physical trauma or property damage threatened or caused by an emergency.

12. "Fixed noise source" means a stationary device which creates sound while fixed or motionless, including, but not limited to, residential, agricultural, industrial, and commercial machinery and equipment, pumps, fans, compressors, air conditioners, and refrigeration equipment.

13. "Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR)" means the value specified by the manufacturer as the recommended maximum loaded weight of a single motor vehicle. In cases where trailers and tractors are separable, the gross combination weight rating, which is the value specified by the manufacturer as the recommended maximum loaded weight of the combination vehicle shall be used.

14. "Impulsive sound" means sound of short duration, usually less than one (1) second, with an abrupt onset and rapid decay. Examples of sources of impulsive sound include explosions, drop forge impacts, and the discharge of firearms.

15. "Industrial area" means any area occupied by land uses whose primary operation involves manufacturing, assembling, processing, or otherwise treating ra w materials, semifinished products, or finished products, for packaging and distribution to either wholesale or retail markets.

16. "Intrusive noise" means that noise which intrudes over and above the existing ambient noise at a given location. The relative intrusiveness of a sound depends upon its amplitude, duration, frequency and time of occurrence, and tonal or informational content as well as the prevailing ambient noise level.

17. "Licensed" means the issuance of a formal license or a permit by a Ci ty authority; or, where no permits or licenses are issued, the sanctioning of the activity by the City as noted in the public record.

18. "Mobile noise source" means any noise source other than a fixed noise source.

19. "Motor carrier vehicle engaged in interstate commerce" means any vehicle for which regulations apply pursuant to Section 18 of the Federal Noise Control Act of 1972 (P. L. 92 -574), as amended, pertaining to motor carriers engaged in interstate commerce.

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21. "Motorboat" means any vessel which operates on water and which is propelled by a motor, including, but not limited to, boats, barges, amphibious craft, waterski-towing devices and hovercrafts.

22. "Muffler or sound dissipative device" means a device for abating the sound of escaping gases of an internal combustion engine.

23. "Noise" means any sound which annoys or disturbs humans or which causes or tends to cause an adverse psychological or physiological effect on humans.

24. "Noise control office" means the City agency designated by the City Manager having the lead responsibility and authority to enforce this Chapter and to grant variances.

25. "Noise control officer" means the City official appointed by the City Manager to direct the noise control office.

26. "Noise disturbance" means any sound which (a) endangers or injures the safety or health of humans or animals, or (b) annoys or disturbs a reasonable person of normal sensitivities, or (c) endangers or injures personal or real property.

27. "Noise sensitive zone" means any area designated pursuant to Section 8.80.030 for the purpose of insuring exceptional quiet.

28. "Noise source" means a disturbance-causing operation which originates from a single unit or noise generating mechanism which operates simultaneously. Example of a single noise source is the combination of motor, pump, and compressor; oil drilling rig; or a power plant with several boilers.

29. "Noise zone" means defined areas or regions of a generally consistent land use community wherein the ambient noise levels are generally similar (within a range of five (5) decibels). Typically, most sites within any given noise zone will be of comparable proximity to major noise sources.

30. "Noncommercial purpose" means the use, operation or maintenance of any sound equipment for other than a commercial purpose, including, but not limited to, philanthropic, political, patriotic and charitable purposes.

31. "Person" means any individual, association, partnership or corporation, and includes any officer, employee, department, agency or instrumentality of a State or any political subdivision of a State.

32. "Powered model vehicle" means any self-propelled airborne, waterborne, or land-borne plane, vessel or vehicle which is not designed to carry persons, including, but not limited to, any model airplane, boat, car or rocket.

33. "Public right-of-way" means any street, avenue, boulevard, highway, sidewalk or alley or similar place which is owned or controlled by a governmental entity.

34. "Public space" means any real property or structures thereon which are owned or controlled by a governmental entity.

35. "Pure tone" means any sound which can be distinctly heard as a single pitch or a set of single pitches.

For the purposes of this Chapter, a pure tone shall exist if the one-third ( ⅓) octave band sound pressure level in the band with the tone exceeds the arithmetic average of the sound pressure levels of the two (2) contiguous one-third ( ⅓) octave bands by five (5) decibels for center frequencies of five hundred (500) hertz and above and by eight (8) decibels for center frequencies between one hundred sixty (160) and four hundred (400) hertz and by fifteen (15) decibels for center frequencies less than or equal to one hundred twenty-five (125) hertz.

36. "Real property boundary" means an imaginary line along the ground surface, and its vertical extension, which separates the real property owned by one (1) person from that owned by another person, but not including intra-building real property divisions.
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37. "Residential area" means any area wherein the dominant land use is devoted to maintenance, preservation, or propagation of residential dwelling units.

38. "RMS sound pressure" means the square root of the time averaged square of the sound pressure, denoted P
rms.

39. "Sound" means an oscillation in pressure, particle displacement, particle velocity or other physical parameter, in a medium with internal forces that causes compression and rarefaction of that medium.

The description of sound may include any characteristic of such sound, including duration, intensity and frequency.

40. "Sound amplifying equipment" means any machine or device for the amplification of the human voice, or music, or any other sound, excluding standard automobiles when used and heard only by the occupants of the vehicle in which the device is installed and, as used in this Chapter, warning devices on authorized emergency vehicles or horns or other warning devices on any vehicle used only for traffic safety purposes.

41. "Sound level" means the weighted sound pressure level obtained by the use of a sound level meter and frequency weighting network, such as A, B or C, as specified in American National Standards Institute specifications for sound level meters (ANSI S1.4-l971 or the latest approved revision thereof). If the frequency weighting employed is not indicated, the A-weighting shall apply.

42. "Sound level meter" means an instrument, including a microphone, an amplifier, an output meter, and frequency weighting networks for the measurement of sound levels, which satisfies the requirements pertinent for type S2A meters in American National Standards Institute specifications for sound level meters, S1.4-1971, or the most recent revision thereof.

43. "Sound pressure" means the instantaneous difference between the actual pressure and the average or barometric pressure at a given point in space, as produced by sound energy.

44. "Sound pressure level" means twenty (20) times the logarithm to the base ten of the ratio of the RMS sound pressure to the reference pressure of twenty (20) micropascals (20 × 10 6 N/M2 ). The sound
pressure level is denoted L p or SPL and is expressed in decibels.

45. "Sound truck" means any motor vehicle or any other vehicle, regardless of motive power, whether in motion or stationary, having mounted thereon, or attached thereto, any sound amplifying equipment.

46. "Vibration" means mechanical motion of the earth or ground, building, or other type of structure, induced by the operation of any mechanical device or equipment located upon or affixed thereto. For purposes of this Chapter, the magnitude of the vibration shall be stated as the acceleration in "g" units (1 g is equal to 32.2 ft/sec
2 , 9.3 1 meters/sec2 ).

47. "Weekday" means any day, Monday through Friday, which is not a federal holiday. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.1)

8.80.030 Administration and enforcement.

The noise control program established by this Chapter shall be administered by the noise control office as designated by the City Manager. An official within the noise control office shall be appointed as the Noise Control Officer and shall be a person with sufficient knowledge of environmental acoustics to enforce noise regulations. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.2 (a)) 56 Created: 2021-03-24 19:41:39 [EST]
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8.80.040 Noise control office—Powers.

In order to implement and enforce this Chapter and for the general purpose of noise abatement and control, the noise control office shall have, in addition to any other authority vested in it, the power to:

A. Studies. Conduct, or cause to be conducted, studies, research, and monitoring related to noise, including joint cooperative investigation with public or private agencies, and make application for and accept grants;
B. Education.

1. Conduct programs of public education regarding:
a. The cause and effect of noise and general methods of abatement and control of noise, and b. The actions prohibited by this Chapter and the procedures for reporting violations, and

2. Encourage the participation of public interest groups in related public information ef forts,

3. Provide for training of field inspectors and other technical personnel concerned with noise abatement (in conformance with standards for technical qualifications as established by the State Office of Noise Control).

C. Coordination and Cooperation.

1. Coordinate the noise control activities of all municipal departments,

2. Cooperate where practicable with all appropriate State and federal agencies,

3. Cooperate or combine where practicable with appropriate County and municipal agencies,

4. A dvise on the availability of low noise emission products for replacement or retrofit of existing or planned City owned or operated equipment,

5. Enter into contract with the approval of the City Manager for the provision of technical and enforcement services;
D. Actions of Other Departments. Request any other department or agency responsible for a proposed or final standard, regulation or similar action to consult on the advisability of revising the action, if there is reason to believe that the action is not consistent with this Chapter; E. Public and Private Projects. On all public and private projects which are likely to cause sound in violation of this Chapter and which are subject to mandatory review or approval by other departments or agencies, or which under the environmental review process are judged to be likely to violate these regulations:

1. Review to determine compliance with the intent and provisions of this Chapter,

2. Recommend sound analysis which identify existing and projected noise sources and associated sound levels,

3. Recommend usage of adequate measures to avoid violation of any provision of this Chapter; F. Inspections. Upon presentation of proper credentials, enter and/or inspect any private property, place, report, or records at any time when granted permission by the owner, or by some other person with apparent authority to act for the owner. When permission is refused or cannot be obtained, a search or inspection warrant may be obtained from a court of competent jurisdiction upon showing of probable cause to believe that a violation of this Chapter may exist. Such inspection may include administration of any necessary tests;
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G. Product Performance Standard Recommendations. Develop and recommend (to the City Council or other City agency) provision regulating the use and operation of any product, including the description of maximum sound emission levels of such product, but not in such a manner as to conflict with federal or State new product regulations;
H. Noise Sensitive Zone Recommendation and Enforcement. Prepare recommendations to be approved by the City Council, for the designation of noise sensitive zones which contain noise sensitive activities and to enforce the provisions of Sections 8.80.150 through 8.80.180 on City Council designated noise sensitive zones;
I. Noise Zone Definition. Prepare recommendations, based upon noise survey data and analytical studies, to be approved by the City Council, for the designation of zones of similar ambient environmental noise within regions of generally consistent land use. These zones shall be identified in terms of their day and nighttime ambient noise levels by the classifications given in Section 8.80.160, Table A; J. Zoning Changes. Prior to the approval of any zoning change:

1. Review the noise impact of the zoning change by identifying existing and projected noise sources and the associated sound levels,

2. Require usage of adequate measures on noise sources identified in subdivision 1 of this subsection which will be in violation of any provision of this Chapt er. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.2 (b))

8.80.050 Noise Control Officer—Duties.

In order to effectively implement and enforce this Chapter, the Noise Control Officer shall, within a reasonable time:

A. Investigate and Pursue Violations. Investigate and pursue possible violations of this Chapter; B. Delegation of Authority. Delegate functions, where appropriate under this Chapter, to personnel within the noise control office and to other departments, subject to the approval of the City Manager; C. Community Noise Element.

1. Assist in the preparation or revision thereof of the City noise element of the general plan as required by Government Code Section 65302 (g), following guidelines set forth by the State Office of Noise Control,

2. Assist in or review the total transportation planning of the City, including planning for new roads and highways, bus routes, airports, and other systems for public transportation, to insure that proper consideration is taken with regard to the impact of sound levels and that the policies set forth in the noise element are adhered to,

3. Provide ongoing assistance to local agencies in determining possible mitigating measures for current or future noise problems;
D. Airport Noise Exposure. Assist the department of aeronautics in developing a plan for noise compatible land use in the vicinity of the Long Beach Airport and maintain consistency with the provisions and policies of the noise element of the general plan;
E. State and Federal Laws and Regulations.

1. Prepare and publish with the approval of the City Council a list of those products manufactured to meet specified noise emission limits under federal, State or community law for which tampering enforcement will be conducted, and
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2. Make recommendations for modification or amendments to this Chapter to insure consistency with all State and federal laws and regulations;
F. Administer Grants, Funds and Gifts. Administer noise program grants, funds and gifts from public and private sources, including the State and federal governments; G. Monitoring Responsibilities. Notwithstanding the preemption by federal and State agencies of the enforcement powers over certain activities, such as those at the Long Beach Airport and at the Long Beach Marine Stadium, the Noise Control Officer shall monitor noise generated by such preempted activities and report any violations of State or federal regulations to the appropriate enforcement agencies and to the City Council.
(Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.2 (c))

8.80.060 City departments—Policy conformance.

All departments shall, to the fullest extent consistent with their authorities under other ordinances administered by them, carry out their programs in such a manner as to further the policies stated in Section

8.80.010.
(Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.3 (a))

8.80.070 City departments—Cooperation.

All departments shall cooperate with the noise control office to the fullest extent in enforcing the no ise regulations of this Chapter.
(Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.3 (b))

8.80.080 City departments—Legal compliance.

All departments engaged in any activities which result or may result in the emission of noise, shall comply with federal and State laws and regulations, as well as the provisions of this Chapter, respecting the control and abatement of noise to the same extent that any person is subject to such laws and regulations. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.3 (c))

8.80.090 City departments—Project approval.

Each department whose duty it is to review and approve new projects or changes to existing projects that result, or may result, in the emission of noise shall consult with the noise control office prior to any such approv al. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.3 (d))

8.80.100 City departments—Review of actions.

If at any time the Noise Control Officer has reason to believe that a standard, regulation, or action or proposed standard, regulation or action of any department respecting noise does not conform to the intent of Section 8.80.010, he may request such department to review and report to him on the advisability of revising such standard or regulation to conform.
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8.80.110 City departments—Contract compliance.

Any written agreement, purchase order, or instrument whereby the City is committed to the expenditure of funds in return for work, labor, services, supplies, equipment, materials, or any combination of the foregoing, shall not be entered into unless such agreement, purchase order, or instrument contains provisions requiring that any equipment or activities which are subject to the provisions of this Chapter will be operated, constructed, conducted, or manufactured without causing violation of this Chapter. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.3 (f))

8.80.120 City departments—Low noise emission product use.

Any product which has been certified by the Administrator of the United States Environmental Protection Agency pursuant to Section 15 of the Noise Control Act of 1972 as a low noise emission product and which is determined to be suitable for use as a substitute shall be used in preference to any other product where economically feasible.
(Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.3 (g))

8.80.130 Disturbing noises prohibited.

A. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter, and in addition thereto, it is unlawful for any person to willfully make or continue, or cause to be made or continued, a loud, unnecessary or unusual noise which disturbs the peace and quiet of any neighborhood or which causes any discomfort or annoyance to any reasonable person of normal sensitiveness residing in the area.

B. The standards which shall be considered in determining whether a violation of the provisions of this Section exist shall include, but not be limited to the following:

1. The sound level of the objectionable noise;

2. The sound level of the ambient noise;

3. The proximity of the noise to residential sleeping facilities;

4. The nature and zoning of the area within which the noise emanates;

5. The density of the inhabitation of the area within which the noise emanates;

6. The time of day or night the noise occurs;

7. The duration of the noise and its tonal, informational or musical content;

8. Whether the noise is continuous, recurrent, or intermittent;

9. Whether the noise is produced by a commercial or noncommercial activity. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.4)

8.80.140 Noise measurement procedure.

The measurement procedure presented in this Section assumes that personnel performing the noise measurements have been trained in the use of the instruments and in interpretation of measured data. Upon receipt of a complaint from a citizen, the Noise Control Officer, or his agent, equipped with sound level measurement equipment satisfying the requirements specified in Section 8.80.020, shall investigate the complaint. 60 Created: 2021-03-24 19:41:40 [EST]
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The investigation shall consist of a measurement and the gathering of data to adequately define the noise problem as specified in the California Office of Noise Control Model Enforcement Manual, and shall include the following:

A. Nonacoustic Data.

1. Type of noise source;

2. Location of noise source relative to complainant's property;

3. T ime period during which noise source is considered by complainant to be intrusive;

4. Total duration of noise produced by noise source;

5. Date and time of noise measurement survey.

B. Procedure. Utilizing the A weighting scale of the sound level meter and the slow meter response, the noise level shall be measured at a position or positions along the complainant's property line closest to the noise source or at the location along the boundary line where the noise level is at a maximum. In general, the microphone shall be located five feet (5') above the ground; ten feet (10') or more from the nearest reflective surface, where possible. However, in those cases where another elevation is deemed appropriate, the latter shall be utilized. If the noise complai nt is related to interior noise levels, interior noise measurements shall be made at a point at least four feet (4') from the wall, ceiling or floor nearest the noise source with windows in the normal seasonal configuration. Calibration of the instrument being used shall be performed immediately prior to and following the recording of any noise data utilizing the acoustic calibrator.
(Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.5)

8.80.150 Exterior noise limits—Sound levels by receiving land use district.

A. The noise standards for the various land use districts identified by the noise control office as presented in Table A in Section 8.80.160 shall, unless otherwise specifically indicated, apply to all such property within a designated district.

B. No person shall operate or cause to be operated any source of sound at any location within the incorporated limits of the City or allow the creation of any noise on property owned, leased, occupied, or otherwise controlled by such person, which causes the noise level when measured from any other property, either incorporated or unincorporated, to exceed:

1. The noise standard for that land use district as specified in Table A in Section 8.80.160 for a cumulative period of more than thirty (30) minutes in any hour; or

2. The noise standard plus five (5) decibels for a cumulative period of more than fifteen (15) minutes in any hour; or

3. The noise standard plus ten (10) decibels for a cumulative period of more than five (5) minutes in any hour; or

4. The noise standard plus fifteen (15) decibels for a cumulative period of more than one (1) minute in any hour; or

5. The noise standard plus twenty (20) decibels or the maximum measured ambient, for any period of time.

C. If the measured ambient level exceeds that permissible within any of the first four (4) noise limit categories in Subsection B of this Section, the allowable noise exposure standard shall be increased in five (5) decibels increments in each category as appropriate to encompass or reflect the ambient noise level. In the event the 61 Created: 2021-03-24 19:41:40 [EST]
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ambient noise level exceeds the fifth noise limit category in Subsection B of this Section, the maximum allowable noise level under said category shall be increased to reflect the maximum ambient noise level.

D. If the measurement location is on a boundary between two (2) different districts, the noise level limit applicable shall be the arithmetic mean of the two (2) districts.

E. If possible, the ambient noise shall be measured at the same location along the property line utilized in Subsection B of this Section, with the alleged offending noise source inoperative. If for any reason the alleged offending noise source cannot be shut down, then the ambient noise must be estimated by performing a measurement in the same general area of the source but at a sufficient distance such that the offending noise from the source is inaudible. If the difference between the noise levels with noise source operating and not operating is six (6) decibels or greater, then the noise measurement of the alleged source can be considered valid with a small correction applied to account for the contribution of the ambient noise. The correction is to be applied in accordance with data shown in Table B in Section 8.80.160. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.6 (a))

8.80.160 Exterior noise limits—Correction for character of sound.

In the event that alleged offensive noise contains a steady audible tone such as a whine, screech, or hum, or is a repetitive noise such as hammering or riveting or contains music or speech conveying informational content, the standard limits set forth in Table A shall be reduced by five (5) decibels.

Table A

EXTERIOR NOISE LIMITS
Receiving Land Use District* Time Period Noise Level** (dBA) District One Night:
10:00 p.m.—7:00 a.m. 45
Day:
7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. 50
District Two Night:
10:00 p.m.—7:00 a.m. 55
Day:
7:00 a.m.—10:00 p.m. 60
District Three Any time 65
District Four Any time 70
District Five Regulated by other agencies
and laws

*District One: Predominantly residential
with other land use types
also present

District Two: Predominantly commercial
with other land use types
also present

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Districts Three and Four: Predominantly industrial
with other land types use
also present

District Five: Airport, freeways and
waterways regulated by
other agencies

** Districts Three and Four limits are intended primarily for use at their boundaries rather than for noise control within those districts.

Table B

BACKGROUND NOISE CORRECTION
Difference between total noise and
background noise alone (decibels)
Amount to be subtracted from
6—8 1
9—10 .5

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(ORD-09-0030, § 1(exh. A), 2009; Ord. C-7959 § 1 (exh. A), 2004; Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.6(b))

8.80.170 Interior noise limits—Maximum sound levels.

A. The interior noise standards for various land use districts as presented in Table C shall apply, unless otherwise specifically indicated, within structures located in designated zones with windows in their normal seasonal configuration.

TABLE C
Receiving Land
Use District
Type of
Land Use
Time Interval Allowable Interior
Noise Level (dBA)
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All Residential 10:00 p.m.—7:00
a.m.
7:00 a.m.—10:00
p.m.
35 45
All School 7:00 a.m.—10:00
p.m.
(While school is in
session)
45 Hospital, designated
quiet zones and noise
sensitive zones
Any time 40
B. No person shall operate, or cause to be operated, any source of sound indoors at any location within the incorporated limits of the City or allow the creation of any indoor noise which causes the noise level when measured inside the receiving dwelling unit to exceed:

1. The noise standard for that land use district as specified in Table C for a cumulative period of more than five (5) minutes in any hour; or

2. The noise standard plus five decibels (5 dB) for a cumulative period of more than one (1) minute in any hour; or

3. The noise standard plus ten decibels (10 dB) or the maximum measured ambient, for any period of time.

C. If the measured indoor ambient level exceeds that permissible within any of the first two (2) noise limit categories in this Section, the allowable noise exposure standard shall be increased in five decibel (5 dB) increments in each category as appropriate to reflect the indoor ambient noise level. In the event the indoor ambient noise level exceeds the third noise limit category, the maximum allowable indoor noise level under said category shall be increased to reflect the maximum indoor ambient noise level. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.7(a))

8.80.180 Interior noise limits—Correction for character of sound.

In the event the alleged offensive noise contains a steady audible tone such as a whine, screech or hum, or is a repetitive noise such as hammering or riveting, or contains music or speech conveying information content, the standard limits set forth in Table C in Section 8.80.170 shall be reduced by five decibels (5 dB). (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.7(b))

8.80.190 Noise disturbances—Prohibited.

No person shall unnecessarily make, continue or cause to be made or continued, any noise disturbance. (Ord. C-5371 § 1 (part), 1977: prior code § 4430.8(a))

8.80.200 Noise disturbances—Acts specified.

The following acts, and the causing or permitting thereof, are declared to be in violation of this Chapter:
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A. Radios, television sets, musical instruments and similar devices. Operating, playing or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television set, phonograph, drum, musical instrument, or similar device which produces or reproduces sound:

1. Between the hours of ten p.m. and seven a.m. the following day in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial real property line or at any time to violate the provisions of Sections 8.80.150 or 8.80.170 except for activities for which a variance has been issued by the noise control office,

2. In such a manner as to exceed the levels set forth in Table A in Section 8.80.160, measured at a distance of at least fifty feet (50') (fifteen (15) meters) from such device operating on a public right-of-way or public space;
B. Loudspeakers (amplified sound). Using or operating for any purpose any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system, or similar device between the hours of ten p.m. and seven a.m. the following day, such that the sound therefrom creates a noise disturbance across a residential real property line, or at any time violates the provisions of Sections 8.80.150 or 8.80.170, except for any noncommercial public speaking, public assembly or other activity for which a variance has been issued by the noise control office; C. Street sales. Offering for sale, selling anything or advertising by shouting or outcry within any residential or commercial area or noise sensitive zone of the City except by variance issued by the noise control office. The provisions of this subsection shall not be construed to prohibit the selling by outcry of merchandise, food and beverages at licensed sporting events, parades, fairs, circuses or other similar licensed public entertainment events;
D. Animals and birds. Owning, possessing or harboring any animal or bird which frequently or for continued duration howls, barks, meows, squawks, or makes other sounds which create a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial real property line or within a noise sensitive zone. This provision shall not apply to public zoos;
E. Loading and unloading. Loading, unloading, opening, closing or other handli ng of boxes, crates, containers, building materials, garbage cans, or similar objects between the hours of ten p.m. and seven a.m. the following day in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance across a residential real property line or at any time to violate the provisions of Sections 8.80.150 and 8.80.170; F. Repealed;
G. Vibration. Operating or permitting the operation of any device that creates vibration which is above the vibration perception threshold of an individual at or beyond the property boundary of the source if on private property or at one hundred fifty feet (150') (forty-six (46) meters) from the source if on a public space or public right-of-way. For the purposes of this subsection, "vibration perception threshold" means the minimum ground or structure-borne vibrational motion necessary to cause a normal person to be aware of the vibration by such directed means as, but not limited to, sensation by touch or visual observation of moving objects. The perception threshold shall be presumed to be .001 g's in the frequency range 0—30 hertz and .003 g's in the frequency range between thirty and one hundred hertz;
H. Explosives, firearms and similar devices. Using or firing explosives, firearms, firecrackers or similar devices such that the sound therefrom creates a noise disturbance across a real property line, or within a noise sensitive zone, public space or public right-of-way, without first obtaining a variance issued by the noise control office or other appropriate regulatory agency; I. Powered model vehicles. Operating or permitting the operation of powered model vehicles:
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1. Between the hours of seven p.m. and seven a.m. the following day so as to create a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial real property line or at an y time to violate the provisions of Sections 8.80.150 or 8.80.170,

2. In such a manner as to exceed the levels set forth in Table A in Section 8.80.160 measured at a distance not less than one hundred feet (100') (thirty (30) meters) from any point on the path of a vehicle operating on public space or public right-of-way; J. Stationary nonemergency signaling devices.

1. Sounding or permitting the sounding of any electronically amplified signal from any stationary bell, chime, siren, whistle, or similar device, intended primarily for nonemergency purposes, from any place, for more than ten (10) seconds in any hourly period,

2. Houses of religious worship and chimes in the civic center shall be exempt from the operation of this provision,

3. Sound sources covered by this provision and not exempted under Subsection 8.80.200.J.2 of this Section may be exempted by a variance issued by the noise control office; K. Emergency signaling devices.

1. The intentional sounding or permitting the sounding outdoors of any fire, burglar or civil defense alarm, siren, whistle or similar stationary emergency signaling device, except for e mergency purposes or for testing, as provided in Subsection 8.80.200.K.2 of this Section,

2. a. Testing of a stationary emergency signaling device shall not occur before seven a.m. or after seven p.m. Any such testing shall only use the minimum cycle test time. In no case shall such test time exceed ten (10) seconds,
b. Testing of the complete emergency signaling system, including the functioning of the signaling device and the personnel response to the signaling device shall not occur more than once in each calendar month. Such testing shall not occur before seven a.m. or after ten p.m. The time limit specified in Subsection 8.80.200.K.2.a of this Section shall not apply to such complete system testing,

3. Sounding or permitting the sounding of any exterior burglar or fire alarm unless such alarm is automatically terminated within fifteen (15) minutes of activation; L. Noise sensitive zones.

1. Creating or causing the creation of any sound within any noise sensitive zone, so as to exceed the specified land use noise standards set forth in Sections 8.80.150 and 8.80.170, or

2. Creating or causing the creation of any sound within or adjacent to any noise sensitive zone containing a hospital, nursing home, school, court or other designated use so as to int erfere with the functions of such activity or annoy the patients or participants of such activity; M. Domestic power tools.

1. Operating or permitting the operation of any mechanically powered saw, sander, drill, grinder, lawn or garden tool, or similar tool between ten p.m. and seven a.m. the following day so as to create a noise disturbance across a residential or commercial real property line,

2. Any motor, machinery, pump, etc., shall be sufficiently enclosed or muffled and maintained so as not to create a noise disturbance,

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