Ncil20250827 — Santee City Council, August 27, 2025 (part 22 of 22)

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• The effectiveness of non ‐ automotive components of the circulation system would be maintained or improved as a result: The project proposes to improve pedestrian circulation by installing a continuous sidewalk from N. Woodside Ave. on the east, through the street’s intersection with the CA-67 offramp, and then join the existing sidewalk on Woodside Ave. on the west. Currently the sidewalk is discontinuous through this area, requiring pedestrians to traverse approximately 130’- 0” of unimproved shoulder between sidewalks as shown in the sketch below:
• There are overriding economic benefits: The project would generate substantial economic and social benefits to the City, its residents, and its businesses. In summary, the project would generate approximately $1.8M direct income to the City over a 10 year period. In addition, economically, the project would generate $23.5M in wages paid to construction workers and then upon completion $42.9M of labor income annually.

In addition, the project proposes to repave to the satisfaction of the City Engineer N. Woodside Ave. starting from, on the west, where it meets the Caltrans right of way at the intersection of the CA-67 to, on the east, the eastern most edge of the project driveway’s intersection with N. Woodside Ave. In addition, the project would install approximately 1,240 SF of new roadway to fill in an unpaved area between the edge of the existing roadway and the new proposed sidewalk.

This section of Woodside Ave. has deteriorated over decades of use by local and through traffic, as well as from the truck traffic servicing the industrial park to the north of N. Woodside Ave. By funding and performing the repaving work, this project will create a significant public benefit, improving street conditions for both City residents and businesses in the industrial park and relieving this financial burden from the City of Santee.

A sketch showing the conceptual scope of the work is shown below:

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Please note that the section of sidewalk and section of street resurfacing shown below fall within the jurisdiction of Caltrans. The project will make commercially reasonable efforts to secure encroachment permits from Caltrans, however it may not be possible.

PAVEMENT REHAB (CITY)
RE-STRIPe e:XISTING CONDITTONS
84,850 SF
PROPOSED SIDEWALK (CITY}
930 SF
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230 SF

AC ROADWAY WIDENI NG (CITY)
1240 SF
CUR.■ A.ND GUTTER (CI TY)
232 LF

RE-SURFACE EXISTING
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To further demonstrate compliance with the Mobility Element, we have described how the project complies with each Policy in the pages that follow.

Complete Streets
Objective 1.0: Ensure that the existing and future transportation system is accessible, safe, reliable, efficient, integrated, convenient, well connected and multimodal. The system will accommodate active transportation, and accommodate people of all ages and abilities, including pedestrians, disabled, bicyclists, users of mass transit, motorists, emergency responders, freight providers and adjacent land uses.

Policy 1.1: The City shall provide integrated transportation and land use decisions that enhance smart growth development served by complete streets, which facilitate multimodal transportation opportunities.

Not applicable.

Policy 1.2: The City should design streets in a manner that is sensitive to the local context and recognizes that needs vary between mixed use, urban, suburban, and rural settings.

Not applicable.

Policy 1.3: The City shall ensure that the entire right‐of‐way is designed to accommodate appropriate modes of transportation.

Complies; the project is providing a 6’-0” wide right of way dedication along Woodside Ave.

Policy 1.4: The City should create a vibrant town center by developing a connected system of multi‐modal corridors that encourage walking, biking, and riding transit. A mobility hub should be considered at the existing Santee Trolley Square providing features such as bikeshare, bike parking, carshare, neighborhood electric vehicles, real‐ time traveler information, demand‐based shuttle services, wayfinding signage, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, urban design enhancements, etc.

Not applicable.

Policy 1.5: The City should regularly review, update and collect adequate transportation impact fees (TIF) and ensure the efficient allocation of state and regional funding sources for the development and maintenance of local transportation (across all modes) improvements and operations.

Complies; the project will pay its required TIF prior to issuance of a building permit.

Streets and Freeway System
Objective 2.0: Develop an efficient, safe and multi‐modal transportation network, consisting of local roads, collectors, arterials, freeways and transit services, in a manner that promotes the health and mobility of Santee residents and that meets future circulation needs, provides access to all sectors of the City, and supports established and planned land uses.

The project will widen and improve N. Woodside Avenue to its designated ROW width where the project site boundary abuts the N. Woodside Avenue right-of-way. The project will then install a dedicated left turn pocket to allow northbound traffic on N. Woodside Avenue to turn into the project’s driveway.

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install approximately 1,240 SF of new roadway to fill in an unpaved area between the edge of the existing roadway and the new proposed sidewalk.

Policy 2.1: The City shall encourage an automobile Level of Service “D” on street segments and at intersections throughout the circulation network while also maintaining or improving the effectiveness of the non‐automotive components of the circulation system (i.e. pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transit), especially in the Town Center area. The City may approve a lower automobile Level of Service if it finds that the effectiveness of non‐automotive components of the circulation system would be maintained or improved as a result. In other cases, the City shall not approve any development that causes a drop in the level of service at a street segment or an intersection to LOS "E" or "F", after feasible mitigation, without overriding social, economic, or other benefits.

The N. Woodside Avenue and CA-67 off-ramp intersection currently functions at acceptable levels of service.

With the addition of the project, this intersection falls to a level of service E as shown in the table below:

The project proposes off-set these impacts by first improving pedestrian circulation by installing a continuous sidewalk from N. Woodside Ave. on the east, through the street’s intersection with the CA-67 offramp, and then join the existing sidewalk on Woodside Ave. on the west. Currently the sidewalk is discontinuous through this area, requiring pedestrians to traverse approximately 130’-0” of unimproved shoulder between sidewalks. Second, the project proposes to repave to the satisfaction of the City Engineer N. Woodside Ave. starting from, on the west, where it meets the Caltrans right of way at the intersection of the CA-67 to, on the east, the eastern most edge of the project driveway’s intersection with N. Woodside Ave. In addition, the project would install approximately 1,240 SF of new roadway to fill in an unpaved area between the edge of the existing roadway and the new proposed sidewalk.

Existing Conditions
4 Woodside Avenue/ S. AWSC
Woodside Avenue -
SR-67 SB Off-Ramp
Near Tenm Conditions
4 Woodside Avenue/S. AWSC
Woodside Avenue -
SR-67 SB Off-Ramp
Horizon Year Conditions
4 Woodside Avenue/S. AWSC
Woodside Avenue -
SR-67 SB Off-Ramp

22.7 25.3

62.9 PM Peak
C 23.3
D 28.6
F 70.1
C
D
F
AM Peak
39 _3

45.1 76.4
LOS
2 E
E
F
PM Peak

45.0 53_5

84.2 Notes: JiQ,1 - Highway Capacity Manual; X - Unsatisfactory operating conditions/LOS; AWSC - All-Way Stop Control 1 Delay in seconds per vehicle
Level of Service (LOS)
E 16.6 21.7
F 19.8 24.9
F 13.5 14.1
Above
Allowable
Change for
Project Traffic
Effect
AM PM
Yes Yes
Yes Yes
Yes Yes

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The project’s fiscal and economic benefits are summarized in the excerpt from the study prepared by London Moeder Advisors below:

Total Fiscal Impact
• The gross annual property tax will increase from approximately $32,548 to approximately $780,809, creating a net increase in property tax revenue of $748,262. • The operation of the building is projected to generate gross annual sales tax revenue of $51,850.

Fiscal Impact to City Upon project Completion
• The gross annual sales tax to the City of Santee is projected to increase to $4,683. • The gross annual property tax revenue to the City of Santee will increase from approximately $6,392 to $153,351.
• Over a 10-year period, the City is expected to receive $1,640,342 in combined sales and property tax revenue. (Based on property taxes paid, of which the City receives 19.64%.) • After deducting projected City expenses, total annual net surplus for the City of approximately $164,034 annually ($1,640,342 over a ten-year period).
• The project will pay to the City approximately $634,206 in project development impact fees. • In total, over a 10-year period, the net benefit to the City is $1,640,342 (sales & property tax) + $634,203 (development fees) - $452,407 (city expenses) = $1,822,141 (net benefit).

Construction Economic Impact
• On-site construction is expected to generate 312 direct full-time equivalent jobs during an approximately 12-month construction period.
• These 312 full-time equivalent jobs will generate $23,560,802 million in wages paid to local and regional workers. This equates to an annual labor income of $75,515 per employee. • Spending by construction workers and local construction material procurement is projected to generate $16,108 in sales tax revenue to the City of Santee.

Permanent Economic Impact
• Employment at the completed building is expected to generate 185 direct new jobs. • The business activity at the completed building is expected to generate 297 indirect and induced permanent jobs.
• In total, the business activity at the completed building is expected to generate 482 direct, indirect and induced permanent jobs.
• Total direct, indirect and induced labor income of $42.9 million annually. • Business activity at the completed building is expected to generate $4,683 in sales tax revenue to the City of Santee.
• Total annual economic output of $132.8 million, which is defined as the total annual production value of each industry or commodity. This is important to the City of Santee because it details the sum of value added and intermediate inputs. Value added is essentially a company's GDP.

Intermediate inputs are commodities that require further processing or distribution before they are ready for sale to the final user.

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Policy 2.2: The City should ensure adequate accessibility for all modes to the northern undeveloped area of the City by designating a functional network of public streets for future dedication either prior to, or concurrent with anticipated need.

Not applicable.

Policy 2.3: The City shall establish minimum design standards for streets, which include grade, widths, alignment and public improvement requirements in a City design manual.

Where applicable, the design of the off-site improvements proposed by the project will comply with the standards of the City design manual.

Policy 2.4: The City shall manage the existing truck route network for use by City serving heavy commercial and industrial traffic to provide for a safe circulation system for all drivers.

Confirmed, the project is located along a designated truck route.

Policy 2.5: The City should not allow city streets to be used for through‐City truck traffic.

Confirmed, the project is located along a designated truck route.

Policy 2.6: The City should encourage traffic circulation improvements such as, but not limited to, enhanced roadway markings, synchronized traffic signals, and Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) network management.

The design of the proposed off-site improvements will incorporate the latest roadway marking standards.

Policy 2.7: The City should coordinate with Caltrans, SANDAG, MTS, and other responsible agencies to identify, plan, and implement needed transportation improvements.

One segment of sidewalk and one area of repaving fall within the jurisdiction of Caltrans and the project will make commercial reasonable efforts to obtain approval from Caltrans prior to starting any work.

Policy 2.8: The City shall actively pursue local, state and federal funding for circulation and safety related public improvement projects.

Not applicable.

Policy 2.9: The City should work with the region to develop traffic and congestion management programs to improve commute times and improve air quality.

Not applicable.

Objective 3.0: Upgrade and maintain Santee transportation corridors to meet the safety needs of all roadway users – including youth and elderly and travelers of varying physical abilities – and to provide a wellconnected system throughout the City.

The project proposes to improve pedestrian circulation by installing a continuous sidewalk from N. Woodside Ave. on the east, through the street’s intersection with the CA-67 offramp, and then join the existing sidewalk on Woodside Ave. on the west. Currently the sidewalk is discontinuous through this area, requiring pedestrians to traverse approximately 130’-0” of unimproved shoulder between sidewalks.

Policy 3.1: The City shall encourage the development of improved signalization and intersection design while taking into consideration the safety of all modes.

Caltrans has indicated that the installation of a signal at intersection of N. Woodside Ave. and CA-67 would not be acceptable.

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Policy 3.2: The City should encourage the utilization of traffic control devices, such as center medians and/or left-turn pockets where appropriate and that do not conflict with safety, and discourage the installation of median cuts where traffic safety cannot be assured.

The project will then install a dedicated left turn pocket to allow northbound traffic on N. Woodside Avenue to turn into the project’s driveway.

Policy 3.3: The City shall ensure that newly constructed roadways are designed to permit rapid access for emergency vehicles.

Not applicable.

Policy 3.4: The City shall provide adequate traffic control devices throughout the City to ensure safe and efficient mobility.

The design of the proposed off-site improvements will incorporate the traffic control devices where required.

Policy 3.5: The City shall encourage the use of innovative methods for traffic control (such as roundabouts, curb extensions, and traffic circles) where appropriate that add character, slow vehicle speeds, and create opportunity for improved aesthetics while effectively managing traffic.

Due to the complexities and cost associated with installing a roundabout at the intersection of N. Woodside Ave. and CA-67, the project cannot feasibly or economically construct this improvement.

Policy 3.6: Based on available funding, the City shall assure all City streets are maintained in a safe condition through implementation of the Pavement Management System. Policy 3.7: The City should review high crash locations, injuries and fatalities by mode on an annual basis and seek feasible solutions.

Not applicable.

Objective 4.0: Maximize the utilization of site planning techniques to improve traffic safety.

Policy 4.1: The City shall encourage new subdivision development be designed in a manner where driveways do not take direct access from prime arterials, major roads or collector streets.

Not applicable.

Policy 4.2: The City should encourage the use of Neighborhood Traffic Management controls to lower residential speeds and discourage cut-through traffic. The City should prepare a traffic calming policy manual to guide City efforts in managing these neighborhood traffic safety concerns.

Not applicable.

Policy 4.3: The City shall promote design standards that allow for safe and efficient transport, delivery, loading and unloading of goods from service vehicles within commercial and industrial areas.

Complies, all loading and unloading activities on occurs on the project site and out of the public right-of-way.

Policy 4.4: The City should pursue minimization of the number of entrances and exits to strategic locations along major thoroughfares by requiring the establishment of shared driveways and reciprocal access between adjoining properties.

Not applicable.

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Policy 4.5: The City should establish and implement appropriate setback and off-street parking requirements.

Complies, the project complies with the set-back and off-street parking requirements for the Light Industrial zone.

Parking Objective 5.0: Allow parking reductions around transit and affordable housing.

Not applicable.

Policy 5.1: The City should consider reducing parking requirements in the town center area and at transit stations as transit ridership increases over time due to increased development intensities and a broader mix of land uses.

Not applicable.

Policy 5.2: The City should maximize shared parking opportunities for uses with varied peak parking periods.

Not applicable.

Policy 5.3: The City should exercise flexibility in the application of parking standards to support transitoriented development.

Not applicable.

Public Transit Objective 6.0: Increase the use of public transit systems.

Policy 6.1: The City should coordinate with SANDAG and MTS to maintain and enhance transit services in the City so that they are efficient, cost-effective, and responsive to growth and redevelopment.

Not applicable.

Policy 6.2: The City should coordinate with SANDAG and MTS to improve bus stop and shelter facilities to increase the comfort of users.

Not applicable.

Policy 6.3: The City should coordinate with SANDAG and MTS to provide multi-modal support facilities and adequate access near and to/from transit stops for bicyclists and pedestrians, including children and youth, seniors, and persons with disabilities.

Not applicable.

Policy 6.4: The City should coordinate with SANDAG and MTS to post route maps and pick-up/drop-off times at each stop.

Not applicable.

Policy 6.5: The City should coordinate with MTS to encourage establishing transit stops in areas of concentrated activity such as near senior housing projects, medical facilities, major employment centers, and mixed use areas.

Not applicable.

Policy 6.6: The City should coordinate with MTS to accommodate transit centers and major stops with adequate bicycle and pedestrian access and secure bicycle storage where appropriate. Include facilities that are well designed, provide appropriate lighting and are safe, comfortable, and attractive.

Not applicable.

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Policy 6.7: The City should provide incentives for transit-oriented development, such as a parking reduction consistent with regional standards, for more intense development and higher density residential uses along major transportation corridors or in areas accessible to transit use.

Not applicable.

Bicycling Objective 7.0: Develop, maintain, and support a safe, comprehensive and integrated bikeway system that encourages bicycling, as documented in the City’s Bicycle Master Plan (BMP).

The current level of bicycle access and lanes would be maintained. On-site, the project would provide bicycle parking to encourage the use of bicycles by commuters.

Policy 7.1: The City shall continue to implement and maintain a comprehensive bicycle route system, and to designate appropriate bikeways through the regular update of the City’s Bicycle Master Plan.

Not applicable.

Policy 7.2: The City should strive to achieve objectives and policies identified in the Bicycle Master Plan including those related to bicycle safety awareness, bicycle promotion, maintenance and monitoring.

Educational awareness programs shall include an environmental component that teaches bicycle users the importance of staying on designated trails to minimize impacts to wildlife resources.

Not applicable.

Policy 7.3: The City should promote the development of hiking and bicycle trails along the San Diego River in conjunction with the San Diego River Plan. Any plans for trails along the San Diego River shall be accompanied by a site-specific analysis, as required under CEQA, to confirm that such trails are consistent with the Subarea Plan (SAP) and located in the least environmentally sensitive areas.

Not applicable.

Policy 7.4: The City should require new development and redevelopment to provide connections to existing and proposed bicycle routes, where appropriate.

Confirmed, the project driveway will connect with the existing bicycle lane along N. Woodside Ave.

Policy 7.5: The City should keep abreast of bicycle facility innovations in other cities and regions, and seek to incorporate these into the bicycle network.

Not applicable.

Pedestrian Environment Objective 8.0: Develop and maintain an accessible, safe, complete and convenient pedestrian system that encourages walking.

Policy 8.1: The City should require the incorporation of pedestrian-friendly design concepts where feasible including separated sidewalks and bikeways, landscaped parkways, traffic calming measures, safe intersection designs and access to transit facilities and services into both public and private developments.

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on Woodside Ave. on the west. Currently the sidewalk is discontinuous through this area, requiring pedestrians to traverse approximately 130’-0” of unimproved shoulder between sidewalks.

Policy 8.2: The City should provide for the connectivity of wide, well-lit sidewalks and environments with safety buffers between pedestrians and vehicular traffic, where feasible.

The installation of a safety buffer between the sidewalk and N. Woodside Ave. is not feasible due to the rightof-way width constraint.

Policy 8.3: The City should pursue the elimination of physical barriers around public facilities and commercial centers to improve access and mobility of the elderly and disabled in a manner consistent with the Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Not applicable.

Policy 8.4: The City shall require non-contiguous sidewalks on all streets with a residential collector classification or higher, as appropriate.

The project proposes to improve pedestrian circulation by installing a continuous sidewalk from N. Woodside Ave. through its intersection with the CA-67 offramp. Currently the sidewalk is discontinuous through the intersection, leaving pedestrians to traverse approximately 130’-0” of unimproved shoulder between sidewalks. The project also proposes to install a crosswalk from the north side of the intersection to the south side, with two pedestrian areas of refuge.

Policy 8.5: The City should identify and implement pedestrian improvements with special emphasis on providing safe access to schools, parks, community and recreation centers, and shopping districts.

Not applicable.

Policy 8.6: The City should promote walking and improve the pedestrian experience by requiring pedestrian facilities along all classified streets designated on the Circulation Plan; by implementing streetscape improvements along pedestrian routes that incorporate such elements as shade trees, street furniture, and lighting; by orienting development toward the street; by employing traffic calming measures; and by enforcing vehicle speeds on both residential and arterial streets.

Not applicable.

Policy 8.7: The City should promote walking as the primary travel mode for the school trip through implementing the citywide Safe Route to School Plan. Policy 8.8: The City should improve pedestrian safety at intersections and mid-block crossings, where appropriate.

Not applicable.

Policy 8.9: On all primary pedestrian corridors, the City shall ensure adequate green time, based on established standards, at all crosswalks that allow the elderly and disabled to cross City streets on a single green light.

Not applicable.

Policy 8.10: The City should provide connected network of safe pedestrian crossings throughout the City.

Not applicable.

Policy 8.11: The City should enhance pedestrian visibility by enforcing parking restrictions at intersection approaches, improving street lighting, and minimizing obstructions.

Not applicable.

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Transportation Demand Management
Objective 9.0: Increased use of alternative modes of travel to reduce peak hour vehicular trips, save energy, and improve air quality.

The project is proposing a variety of mitigation measures that address transportation demand management:
• Implement Commute Trip Reduction Marketing: The project’s tenant will provide information to its employees about local bus routes, bicycle routes, ride sharing services, on-demand transportation services, and on-site bicycle facilities.
• Provide Ridesharing Program: The project tenant will promote ride-sharing programs through a multifaceted approach, such as designating a certain percentage of parking spaces for ride-sharing vehicles, designating adequate passenger loading and unloading and waiting areas for ride-sharing vehicles, and/or providing a website or message board for coordinating rides. • Implement Subsidized or Discounted Transit Program: The project tenant would provide or reimburse the cost of monthly transit passes (such as Pronto card or mobile app) to the employees who use bus or rail transit to work to create incentive programs that reward employees for utilizing non-single occupancy vehicles to commute.
• Provide End of Trip Bicycle Facilities: The project will provide at least 15 bicycle parking spaces per City’s parking code requirement.

Policy 9.1: The City shall encourage and provide for Ride Sharing, Park ‘n Ride, and other similar commuter programs that eliminate vehicles from freeways and arterials.

The project is proposing a variety of mitigation measures that address transportation demand management as described above.

Policy 9.2: The City should encourage businesses to provide flexible work schedules for employees.

Noted, however the project’s tenant will be responsible for determining the final employee schedules.

Policy 9.3: The City should encourage employers to offer shared commute programs and/or incentives for employees to use transit.

The project is proposing a variety of mitigation measures that address transportation demand management as described above.

Policy 9.4: The City should encourage the use of alternative transportation modes, such as walking, cycling and public transit. The City should maintain and implement the policies and recommendations of the Bicycle Master Plan and Safe Routes to School Plan to improve safe bicycle and pedestrian access to major destinations.

The project is proposing a variety of mitigation measures that address transportation demand management as described above.

Policy 9.5: The City should improve safety of walking and biking environment around schools to reduce school-related vehicle trips.

Not applicable.

Regional Transportation Coordination Objective 10.0: The City shall remain actively involved in regional issues.

Not applicable.

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Policy 10.1: The City should promote and support the continued expansion of the San Diego Trolley system which benefits residents of Santee, especially in higher density areas.

Not applicable.

Policy 10.2: The City supports necessary improvements to regional airport facilities, excluding any proposal to site a new regional airport at the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.

Not applicable.

Policy 10.3: Any future extension of SR-125 north of SR-52 shall utilize the existing SR-52 bridge over the San Diego River and no such alignment shall occur within the City’s limits.

Not applicable.

Policy 10.4: The City supports the widening of SR-52 and SR-67.

Not applicable.

Policy 10.5: The City shall oppose the installation of freeway on‐ramp meters unless appropriate mitigation is provided by Caltrans for impacts to City streets caused by such metering.

Not applicable.

Policy 10.6: The City supports the connection of Caltrans traffic signals on City streets to the City’s interconnected traffic signal system to maintain traffic flow.

Not applicable. The CA-67 exit at N. Woodside Ave. is not signalized.

Thank you for considering this request. Please kindly let us know if we can provide any additional information.

Respectfully submitted,
William Jacobs
Senior Development Manager
North Palisade Partners

Appendix M
Water Study

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Technical Memoradum
Date: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Project: Water Study for Development at 10990 North Woodside Drive To: Vincent De Anda, Lewis Clapp, Padre Dam Municipal Water District From: Joel Engleson, HDR
Subject: Water Study for Development at 10990 North Woodside Drive 1 Introduction
A development is planned near 10990 North Woodside Drive in Santee, California (Development) located within the Padre Dam Municipal Water District (District) service area. The Development is proposed to be connected to the District’s potable water distribution system for services including fire flow.

This study uses the District’s current potable distribution system hydraulic model to estimate the available fire flow at the development location and investigates potential connection points and system improvement alternatives for supplying required fire flow while satisfying the District’s distribution system evaluation criteria.
2 Hydraulic Analysis
The hydraulic analysis was performed using the District’s distribution system hydraulic model which was last updated as part of the District’s 2022 Master Plan Update (Master Plan). The analysis was performed using the hydraulic modeling software package InfoWater Pro® 3.0 by Innovyze®, an Autodesk® company.

2.1 Criteria
The hydraulic analysis was based on existing District criteria as defined in the Master Plan as well as specific fire flow criteria for the Development. Specifically, this analysis focuses on fire flow criteria, including:

Development Specific Criteria:
• Fire flow required: 4,000 gallons per minute (gpm)
• Fire flow duration: 4 hours
o Model run as extended period simulation (EPS) to represent fire flow duration o Fire flow modeled during high demand hours between 6 and 10 am Mater Plan Criteria:
• Minimum Pressure Criteria:
o Maximum day demand (MDD) + fire flow (FF) conditions: 20 pounds per square inch (psi) Technical Memorandum for Water Study for Development at 10990 North Woodside Drive

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• Maximum Velocity Criteria:
o MDD + FF conditions: 10 feet per second (fps) for existing pipes o MDD + FF conditions: 15 feet per second (fps) for new pipes • Pump Station Operation:
o Largest capacity pump in each pump station offline

2.2 Modeled Available Fire Flow
For this analysis, the existing maximum day demand plus fire flow (2019_MDD_FF) scenario in the District’s hydraulic model was used to estimate available fire flow at the Development location with various connection points to the existing distribution system. Three alternatives were considered for connection points to the Development, including:

1. Connection to the looped 12-inch pipe in Woodside Avenue

2. Connection to both the 8-inch and the 12-inch pipes in Woodside Avenue

3. Upsizing a dead-end 12-inch pipe in Woodside Avenue to 16-inch and connecting These three scenarios were added to the District’s hydraulic model and analyzed per the Master Plan evaluation criteria. This section discusses the model results.

2.2.1 Alternative 1: Connection to the Looped 12-inch pipe in Woodside Avenue Fire flow for the Development was modeled off an existing 12-inch pipe in Woodside Avenue, as shown in Figure 1. This 12-inch pipe is part of a loop that also includes 8-inch diameter pipe which loops into an additional 8-inch pipe in Wheatlands Avenue. Model results indicate approximately 4,100 gpm available fire flow at the location.

Pipeline velocities are the limiting factor to the available fire flow for this alternative with the highest velocities of approximately 10 fps in the connecting 12-inch pipe. Model results indicate system residual pressures remain well above the 20 psi minimum per the criteria. Model results indicate a residual pressure of 94 psi at the connection point under MDD plus the 4,100 gpm fire flow conditions.

2.2.2 Alternative 2: Connection to both the 8- and 12-inch pipes in Woodside Avenue Fire flow for the Development was modeled off the existing 8-inch and 12-inch pipes in Woodside Avenue, as shown in Figure 2. Model results indicate approximately 6,600 gpm available fire flow combined with these two connection points with 4,100 gpm available off the 12-inch pipe and 2,500 gpm available off the 8-inch pipe. The model was run with both fire flow demands pulling water off the system at the same time.

Pipeline velocities in the 8- and 12-inch pipes in Woodside Avenue are the limiting factor to the available fire flow for this alternative with the highest velocities of approximately 10 fps in both pipelines. Model results indicate system residual pressures remain well above the 20 psi minimum per the criteria. Model results indicate residual pressures of 74 psi and 70 psi at the 12-inch and 8-inch connection points, respectively, under MDD plus the 6,600 gpm fire flow conditions.

2.2.3 Alternative 3: Upsize Dead-End 12-inch in Woodside Avenue to 16-inch Fire flow for the Development was modeled with an existing dead-end pipe off the 12-inch pipe in Woodside Avenue upsized to 16-inch and a single connection at the end of the upsized pipe, as shown in Figure 3. Model results indicate approximately 4,100 gpm available fire flow at the connection location.

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3 Conclusions and Recommendations
Model results indicate that any of the three alternatives tested in the molded are projected to supply the required 4,000 gpm fire flow over a four hour period under MDD conditions while satisfying the system evaluation criteria from the Master Plan.

The modeled available Development fire flow for the three alternatives is:
• Alternative 1: Connection to the 12-inch pipe in Woodside Avenue • Total Available Fire Flow: 4,100 gpm with 94 psi Residual Pressure at Connection • Alter native 2: Connection to both the 8-inch and the 12-inch pipes in Woodside Avenue • Total Available Fire Flow: 6,600 gpm combined
• 8-inch pipe connection: 2,500 gpm with 70 psi Residual Pressure • 12-inch pipe connection: 4,100 gpm with 74 psi Residual Pressure • Alternative 3: Upsizing the 12-inch pipe in Woodside Avenue to 16-inch and connecting • Available Fire Flow: 4,100 gpm with 94 psi Residual Pressure at Connection Technical Memorandum for Water Study for Development at 10990 North Woodside Drive

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Appendix N
Fire Protection Plan

Prepared for:

North Palisade Partners
1330 Factory Place, Suite 105
Los Angeles, CA 90013
Preliminary Fire Protection Technical Report
Palisade Santee Commerce Center
10990 Woodside Ave., Santee, CA 92071
November 4, 2024
October 4, 2024
September 18, 2023
YCI Project ID 22128-00
YOUNGHUSBAND CONSULTING, INC.
318 AVENUE I STE 466
RE DON DO BEACH CA 90277
(310) 844-0825
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Table of Contents
1 Project Introduction .........................................................................................................................1

1.1 Description of the Warehouse/Distribution Facility...................................................................1

1.2 Report Purpose and Objectives ...............................................................................................1 2 Applicable Codes and Standards........................................................................................................1 3 Site Analysis.....................................................................................................................................1

3.1 Location and Address.............................................................................................................1

3.2 Description of the Surrounding Area........................................................................................2

3.3 Access for Fire Department Services........................................................................................2 4 Building Description .........................................................................................................................5

4.1 Building Occupancy ................................................................................................................5

4.2 Building Height, Number of Stories and Building Area ...............................................................5

4.3 Type of Construction ..............................................................................................................5 5 Fire Protection Systems ....................................................................................................................5

5.1 Fire Detection and Alarm System ............................................................................................5

5.2 Fire Suppression Systems........................................................................................................5

5.3 Standpipe System ..................................................................................................................7

5.4 Fire Department Connection(s) ...............................................................................................7

5.5 Fire Pump Design ...................................................................................................................7

5.6 Smoke and Heat Removal .......................................................................................................7

5.7 Fire Flow and Hydrant Locations .............................................................................................7 6 Life Safety Measures ........................................................................................................................8

6.1 Fire Department Access Doors ................................................................................................8

6.2 Maximum Common Path of Egress Travel Distance...................................................................8

6.3 Number of Exits and Exit Access Travel Distance.......................................................................9

6.4 Minimum Aisle Widths ...........................................................................................................9

6.5 Emergency Means of Egress Illumination .................................................................................9

6.6 Exit Signs...............................................................................................................................9 7 Hazards Analysis and Mitigation ........................................................................................................9 8 Conclusion.....................................................................................................................................11 1 Preliminary Fire Protection Technical Report
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1 Project Introduction

1.1 Description of the Warehouse/Distribution Facility
The project will be a new one-story plus mezzanine warehouse/distribution facility construction of Type IIIB construction, protected by an automatic sprinkler system throughout, and an automatic addressable fire alarm system. The building will not be used for hazardous materials storage. The building will contain primarily moderate-hazard storage uses (Group S-1) and accessory business/office uses (Group B).

1.2 Report Purpose and Objectives
The purpose of this comprehensive report is to conduct a thorough Building Code Analysis and Preliminary Fire Protection Assessment for the proposed development of a new one-story plus mezzanine concrete tilt-up warehouse/distribution facility situated at 10990 Woodside Ave., Santee, CA 92071. This report aims to document the facility's adherence to applicable building codes, regulations, and fire protection standards, ensuring its compliance with relevant safety requirements.

This report will provide stakeholders, including the project developer, design team, authorities having jurisdiction, and emergency responders, with a comprehensive overview of the facility's compliance status, facilitating informed decision-making throughout the project's development. 2 Applicable Codes and Standards
The following codes and standards referenced in this report are applicable to this project:
• 2022 California Building Code (CBC)
• 2022 California Fire Code (CFC)
• NFPA 10-2018 Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers • NFPA 13-2022 Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems as amended by the CBC and CFC • NFPA 14-2019 Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose System, as amended by the CBC and CFC
• NFPA 20-2019 Standard for the Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection • NFPA 24-2019 Standard for Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances, as amended by the CBC and CFC
• NFPA 72-2022 National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code, as amended by the CBC and CFC 3 Site Analysis

3.1 Location and Address
The project will be located at 10990 Woodside Ave., Santee, CA 92071. The site was previously the home of the Santee Drive-in Theatre (Figure 1).
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Figure 1 - Aerial View of Existing Santee Drive-in Theatre Site

3.2 Description of the Surrounding Area
The site is surrounded on the West, South and East sides by existing commercial businesses and pond/wetlands on the north side of the site. There is one vehicular access point to the site via a street connection from the southeast corner of the site to N. Woodside Avenue.

3.3 Access for Fire Department Services
Fire apparatus access to the site will be provided from N. Woodside Avenue via an improved driveway, 60-feet in width, which terminates at a cul-de-sac at the southeast corner of the site. From the cul-de-sac, a 40-feet wide fire apparatus roadway will extend along the east side of the building and continue approximately 1/3 the length of the north side of the building where it will transition to a minimum 30-feet wide fire apparatus roadway for the remainder of the north building perimeter, the west side of the building and approximately ½ the length of the south side of the building where it will transition back to a minimum 40-feet wide fire apparatus roadway to rejoin the cul-de-sac. The entire building perimeter will be surrounded by a fire apparatus roadway, with the closest edge of the fire apparatus roadway located not less than 15-feet and not more than 30-feet from the building exterior walls, except at the north and south loading courts which are exclusively designated for tractor trailer loading and unloading (Figure 2).
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Figure 2 - Fire Apparatus Access Roadway

3.3.1 Single Fire Apparatus Access Roadway in Lieu of Two Separate Fire Apparatus Access Roadways
In accordance with CFC D104.2 buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. Based on the existing site access constraints and infeasibility of obtaining a right-of-way easement through an adjoining property, providing two separated fire apparatus access roads is not feasible or practical for this project.

Through collaboration with the Santee Fire Department, the single fire apparatus access road to the project site will be mitigated by the following site and building design features:
• Enhanced Fire Access Roads: Fire apparatus access from Woodside Avenue is proposed to be via an approximately 60'-0" wide, two-way, privately maintained driveway that will enhance the reliability of fire access to the building. The drive width is made as wide as possible and terminates in a cul-de-sac. The driveway access points to the site from the cul-de-sac are 30’-40’ wide, which are both wider than the 26’ aerial access road minimum requirement. The driveway terminates in a cul-de-sac with a radius of 50’ allowing ample maneuvering and turn-around for fire apparatus and emergency responder vehicles. The I
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fire access roadway that extends onsite would be provided on all sides of the building giving fire personnel full access to the structure. In addition, exit doors would be installed at 125’ on center around the perimeter of the building. • Additional Fire Hydrants: Eight (8) on-site private fire hydrants will be provided in lieu of a minimum of two (2) fire hydrants required by the CFC (refer to Section 5.7 of this report). • Additional FDC: An additional FDC will be installed on the opposite side of the building to provide additional firefighting capability and a redundancy for the first FDC at the main entrance to the building.
• Two Fire Water Supply Connections: The on-site looped fire main will be provided with two points of connection to the public water source.
• Enhanced Fire Flow: A minimum fire flow requirement of 4,000 gallons per minute at 20 psi for a 4-hour duration will be provide as calculated in accordance with the CFC and required by the City of Santee Fire Department (refer to Section 5.7 of this report). • ESFR Fire Sprinklers: An Early Suppression Fast Response (ESFR) fire sprinkler system will be installed in the building. The base code requirement is a fire sprinkler system meeting the requirements of NFPA 13. The ESFR system is a more robust fire sprinkler system that will enhance the fire and life safety of the building by extinguishing fires faster, allowing occupants more time to exit, and slowing fire and smoke spread in the building and further mitigating the lack of a second point of access. • Diesel Fire Pump: We will voluntarily upgrade the fire pump from an electric pump relying on electricity from the grid to a diesel engine-based system. The diesel pump adds resiliency to the firefighting efforts by not relying on power from the grid, which may be compromised in an emergency.

3.3.2 Fire Access Gates
The site includes three vehicular access gates. Two gates are located on the east side of the Secure Truck (Loading) Courts, positioned on the north and south sides of the building. The third gate is in the west chain-link fence, which separates the project site from the adjacent property to the west.

Each vehicular access gate will be equipped with Knox Key Switches (#3500 series with dust covers) for gate override, ensuring swift access for emergency responders. These electronically locked gates are also designed with battery backup systems to ensure continuous operation in the event of a power outage. In addition, each gate includes a manual release device or other mechanical means to allow manual opening should there be a power failure.

To further enhance emergency access, strobe sensors will be installed on all electronically locked gates, allowing automatic gate opening upon the approach of emergency vehicles. These sensors meet the requirement for all electric gates serving commercial buildings. The strobe sensors’ installation and functionality will be verified and approved by the Fire Code Official at the time of installation.

All Knox Box and Key Switch installations will comply with Santee Fire Department standards, with Knox Boxes required on exterior riser/fire alarm room doors and at all key locations specified by the Fire Department for building and site access. Key tags will be weather-resistant, and alert decals will be mounted on doors nearest to each Knox Box.
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4 Building Description

4.1 Building Occupancy
The primary occupancy of this building will be moderate-hazard storage, Group S-1, and will contain accessory business, Group B uses.

4.2 Building Height, Number of Stories and Building Area The building will have an interior minimum clear height of 36-feet and a maximum parapet height of less than 50-feet. The building will be one-story plus mezzanine, and 300,145 square feet in area.

4.3 Type of Construction
In accordance with CBC Section 507.4, the area of this Group B and S building no more than one story above grade plane is permitted to be of any construction type, and not be limited since the building will be provided with an automatic sprinkler system throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and will be surrounded and adjoined by public ways or yards not less than 60 feet in width. 5 Fire Protection Systems

5.1 Fire Detection and Alarm System
CFC Table 3206.2 does not require a fire detection system for buildings containing high-piled storage areas of 12,001-500,000 square feet and containing Class I-IV commodities, or high-piled storage areas 2,501-300,000 square feet and containing high hazard commodities.

An approved audible device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, will be connected to the automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices will be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system will actuate the building fire alarm system.

5.2 Fire Suppression Systems

5.2.1 Type of Fire Suppression Systems
Warehouse Areas: To provide more flexibility in warehouse operations, an early suppression fast response (EFSR) sprinkler system will be installed throughout the warehouse areas. ESFR were developed as an alternative to in-rack systems and can be used in warehouses with storage that do not exceed 40-feet in overall height, and with a ceiling height of less than 45 feet. The clear height of this warehouse will be 36 feet. The ESFR sprinkler system will be designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, 2022 Edition.

Office Areas: The office areas of the warehouse building will be protected by a conventional wet pipe sprinkler system designed and installed in accordance with NFPA 13, 2022 Edition. 6 Preliminary Fire Protection Technical Report
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5.2.2 Occupancy and Commodity Classification
Warehouse Areas: When it comes to occupancy classifications, the warehouse areas primarily used for storage are subject to specific requirements outlined in NFPA 13. These requirements depend largely on the type of commodities they house and how these commodities are stored.

Office Areas: In the context of sprinkler design for office areas within the warehouse, these spaces will be categorized as Light Hazard occupancy, following the guidelines set forth in NFPA 13.

5.2.3 ESFR Design Criteria
Storage Limitations:
• ESFR sprinklers are not permitted for the protection of storage on solid shelf racks unless these racks are equipped with in-rack sprinklers.
• ESFR sprinklers are not permitted for the protection of storage with open-top containers.

Hydraulic Design Criteria:
• All design areas should comprise the twelve most hydraulically demanding sprinklers, with four sprinklers on each of three branch lines, unless otherwise specified in NFPA 13, 2022 Edition.
• The ESFR sprinkler system safeguarding warehouse areas that store palletized, solid-piled, or rack storage of Class I through Class IV and Group A commodities will be designed following Table 23.3.1 of NFPA 13. This table outlines ESFR sprinkler ceiling-only options for protecting different types of stored commodities at maximum ceiling heights. For a warehouse with a 36-foot ceiling/roof height, ESFR sprinklers with a K-factor of K-25.2 and a minimum operating pressure of 60 psi will enable the storage of the following commodities:
o Class I through IV and cartooned non-expanded Group A plastics. o Cartoned expanded Group A plastics.
o Exposed non-expanded Group A plastics.
o Exposed expanded Group A plastics.

5.2.4 Light Hazard Occupancy (Offices) Design Criteria
The water demand for sprinklers protecting Light Hazard areas within the warehouse, such as office spaces, shall be determined using a Occupancy Hazard Fire Control Approach of Light Hazard using the density/area method of 0.10 gpm/square feet over a minimum design area of 1,500 square feet. The minimum water supply and durations for this hydraulically calculated system must include a combined inside and outside hose stream of 100 gpm with a minimum duration of 30 minutes. 7 Preliminary Fire Protection Technical Report
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5.3 Standpipe System
The building will be provided with a Class I manual wet standpipe system. Class I standpipe hose connections will be provided such that all portions of the floor area of the warehouse are located not more than 200 feet from a Class I standpipe hose connection. The distances from a hose connection shall be measured along the path of travel.

5.4 Fire Department Connection(s)
Although this building requires a single fire department connection (FDC), to mitigate the fire apparatus points of access to the site, two (2) FDCs are proposed for the project. One FDC is proposed in the vicinity of the southeast corner of the building and the second FDC is proposed in the vicinity of the northeast corner of the building. Each FDC will be located within 50 feet of an on-site fire hydrant.

Providing two remotely located FDCs will provide redundancy should an FDC become compromised by parked vehicles, damaged hose threads, debris in the intake piping, and other conditions such as falling debris from a fire above.

5.5 Fire Pump Design
A diesel fire pump will serve the automatic sprinkler system protecting this building. The fire pump for this project will be sized according to the computed flow rate necessary for the ESFR sprinkler system. This calculation takes into account factors such as density requirements, coverage area, and hazard classification.

5.6 Smoke and Heat Removal
In accordance with CFC Table 3206.2, footnote h, smoke and heat removal vents are not required in this building since the storage areas within the building will be protected by an ESFR sprinkler system.

5.7 Fire Flow and Hydrant Locations
Fire Flow Requirements: In accordance with CFC Section B105.2, The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for this building shall be as specified in Tables B105.2 and B105.1(2). In accordance with Table B105.1(1), the baseline fire flow for a 300,145 square feet Type IIIB building is 8,000 gpm for a minimum 4-hour duration.

In accordance with Table B105.2, since the building is protected by an NFPA 13 automatic sprinkler system, the fire flow has the potential for a substantial 75% reduction, which would bring the requirement down to 2,000 GPM.

Referring to Appendix B, Section B103.2, it is important to note that the fire code official possesses the authority to increase the fire-flow requisites, albeit not exceeding double the necessity for the specific building. In our case, this would translate to a requirement of 4000 GPM.

Additionally, it's essential to consider that the demand from the fire sprinkler system might negatively affect the availability of fire flow. Recent fire incidents in warehouses have demonstrated a propensity for significant fire flow demands, crucial for the control and extinguishing of fires. 8 Preliminary Fire Protection Technical Report
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Furthermore, it's worth mentioning that the lack of two separate access roads to the site is an additional factor to consider.

To summarize, the project's mandated fire flow stands at 4000 GPM, with a pressure requirement of 20 PSI for a duration of 4 hours.

Fire Hydrant Locations: Based on the City of Santee Fire Department requirements, the number and location of fire hydrants will be based on the baseline fire flow value of 4,000 gpm. In accordance with CFC Table C102.1, a building with a minimum fire flow requirement of 3,251-4,000 GPM requires a minimum of 4 fire hydrants, spaced an average of 350-feet, with a maximum distance from any point on a street or road frontage to a hydrant of 210-feet.

A minimum of eight (8) fire hydrants will be provided on-site in order to comply with these requirements.
6 Life Safety Measures

6.1 Fire Department Access Doors
The exterior walls of the warehouse buildings will be provided with fire department access doors.

These fire department access doors will be able to be accessed without the use of a ladder.

Fire department access doors shall be labeled on the exterior side with the following sign or other approved sign:

FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS DOOR

DO NOT BLOCK
The lettering shall be in a contrasting color to the background. Letters shall have a minimum height of 2 inches with a minimum stroke of 3/8 inch.

The required fire department access doors will be distributed such that the lineal distance between adjacent fire department access doors does not exceed 125 feet measured center to center.

Fire department access doors shall be not less than 3 feet in width and 6 feet 8 inches in height.

Roll-up doors shall not be considered fire department access doors unless approved. Locking devices on fire department access doors shall be approved.

A Knox box will be installed at the main entry lobby to the building and will contain keys to allow for entry through the fire department access doors.

6.2 Maximum Common Path of Egress Travel Distance
The maximum common path of egress travel distance within the warehouse storage areas and business/office areas will be 100 feet.
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6.3 Number of Exits and Exit Access Travel Distance
The occupant load of the building will be more than 1,000 occupants and will be provided with a minimum of 4 exits such that all portions of the floor area will be located within a minimum of 250 feet of at least one exit.

6.4 Minimum Aisle Widths
In accordance with CBC 1018.5, the minimum clear aisle width will be not less than that required for corridors. As such, the minimum aisle width within the warehouse storage areas will be 44-inches.

6.5 Emergency Means of Egress Illumination
In the event of power supply failure, an emergency electrical system will automatically illuminate the following areas:
• Aisles
• Corridors
• Exit access stairways and ramps
• Exterior landings for exit doorways that lead directly to the exit discharge • Electrical equipment rooms.
• Fire pump room.
• Generator room (if provided).
• Public restrooms with an area greater than 300 square feet.

6.6 Exit Signs
Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress travel. The path of egress travel to exits and within exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs to clearly indicate the direction of egress travel in cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants. Intervening means of egress doors within exits shall be marked by exit signs. Exit sign placement shall be such that any point in an exit access corridor or exit passageway is within 100 feet (30 480 mm) or the listed viewing distance of the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign.
7 Hazards Analysis and Mitigation
Potential fire hazards in this warehouse/distribution building where hazardous materials are not anticipated to be used or stored have been assessed, and recommendations provided to mitigate these risks.

1. Electrical Issues:

Risk: Faulty wiring, inadequate circuitry, or outdated electrical systems can lead to electrical fires.

Mitigation: The building's electrical systems will be designed and installed by qualified professionals following current electrical codes. After the building is occupied, regularly inspect and maintain the electrical infrastructure. Implement ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) 10 Preliminary Fire Protection Technical Report
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and arc-fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs) to prevent overloads and short circuits where required by code.

2. Combustible Materials:

Risk: Flammable materials like cardboard, packaging, and pallets can accelerate fires.

Mitigation: Storage areas will be designed with sufficient space between racks and stacks to minimize the risk of fire spreading. Consider using non-combustible pallets and shelving. A racking plan, if required by the user, will be submitted to the City of Santee and approved under a separate permit.

3. Heating Equipment:

Risk: Malfunctioning or poorly maintained heating equipment can cause fires.

Mitigation: Installed heating systems will comply with current safety standards. Implement regular maintenance and inspections for heating equipment. Use automatic shut-off devices that activate in case of overheating where required by code.

4. Flammable Liquids:

Risk: Even if not anticipated, flammable liquids might be used for cleaning or maintenance.

Mitigation: Store any potential flammable liquids in designated areas with proper ventilation and fire-resistant storage cabinets. Implement strict control over the presence and use of flammable liquids.

5. Smoking and Open Flames:

Risk: Smoking or open flames could lead to accidental fires.

Mitigation: Establish a strict no-smoking policy inside the building. If welding or open flames are necessary, create designated areas with proper ventilation and fire-resistant barriers.

6. Lighting Equipment:

Risk: Overheating light fixtures could ignite nearby combustibles.

Mitigation: Install LED or other energy-efficient lighting that generates less heat. Keep lighting fixtures clean and free from debris. Maintain adequate clearance between lighting and stored materials.

7. Blocked Exits and Aisles:

Risk: Cluttered aisles and blocked exits impede evacuation.

Mitigation: The layout and clear widths of access to exits aisles throughout the building will be designed in accordance with the applicable requirements of the CBC. After building occupancy, regularly inspect and enforce the clearing of aisles and exits.

8. Inadequate Fire Suppression Systems:

Risk: Insufficient fire suppression systems can hinder fire control.

Mitigation: An automatic fire sprinkler system will be provided throughout the building. Fire extinguishers and standpipe hose connections will be placed throughout the facility in accordance with the CBC and CFC. Ensure proper maintenance and regular testing.

9. Faulty Machinery:

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Mitigation: Implement a rigorous maintenance schedule for all machinery. Regularly inspect equipment for signs of wear, overheating, or other potential fire triggers.

10. Arson and Vandalism:

Risk: Unauthorized individuals may intentionally start fires.

Mitigation: Implement robust security measures, including surveillance cameras, access control systems, and security personnel. Secure entrances and exits to prevent unauthorized entry.

11. Lack of Fire Safety Training:

Risk: Untrained employees might not respond effectively during a fire.

Mitigation: Provide comprehensive fire safety training to all employees. Conduct regular fire drills to ensure familiarity with evacuation procedures and assembly points.

By addressing these fire risks through careful design, proper construction, and ongoing maintenance, you can significantly reduce the chances of fires in this warehouse/distribution building can be significantly reduced.
8 Conclusion
In conclusion, the design of this new warehouse and distribution facility prioritizes stringent code compliance by incorporating a comprehensive array of fire protection and life safety features. These features include an encircling fire apparatus roadway, secure Knox box access, dual fire department connections, reliable water supply arrangements, strategically placed fire department access points, ample on-site fire hydrants, an advanced ESFR sprinkler system, a diesel fire pump, a Class I manual wet standpipe system, well-placed exits with illumination and signage, readily accessible fire extinguishers, and the implementation of recommended fire hazard mitigation strategies. Together, these measures not only meet but exceed the necessary codes and standards, ensuring the utmost safety and protection for the building occupants, firefighters and assets within the facility.

Prepared By:

Younghusband Consulting, Inc.

John E. Younghusband | P.E.

President

Appendix O
AB 52 Letters and Receipts

September 15, 2023
Mr. Art Bunce
Tribal Attorney
Barona Band of Mission Indians
P.O. Box 2516
Escondido, CA 92033-2516
Subject: Palisade Santee Commerce Center (Conditional Use Permit CUP-2023-0001; Environmental Impact Report ENV-2023-0003; Development Review Permit DR-2023-0002) – AB52 Formal Notice (APN 381-070-52)
Dear Mr. Bunce:

This letter is in response to your request for formal notification of projects for which the City of Santee is the lead agency under California Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1, subdivision (b) of the California Environmental Quality Act. Pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1, subdivision (d), the City of Santee Planning & Building Department (City) has received an application for the Palisade Santee Commerce Center Conditional Use Permit (“Project”) located at 10990 N. Woodside Avenue (APN 381-070-52).

The 13.5-acre project site is currently developed with a two-screen, drive-in theatre and a building containing restrooms, concession facilities, and a projection house, which collectively are in the process of ceasing operations. The project consists of redevelopment of the project site as a commerce center with an approximately 300,145 square foot (gross area, inclusive of mezzanines and 10,000 sf of office space) one-story industrial building. The building would be up to 50 feet in height and would accommodate warehousing and distribution, manufacturing, assembly, and/or research and development operations, and related office uses. In addition to the industrial building, the project would include up to 42 dock-high doors, four grade-level doors, two truck courts, and up to 301 passenger-vehicle parking spaces, 30- and 40-foot-wide fire access lanes along the building perimeter, landscaping, and fencing along portions of the developed perimeter with automated gates at certain driveway locations. The project would also include associated utility, stormwater treatment, and roadway improvements. The project is consistent with the site’s existing land use designation (IL-Light Industrial) and zoning (Light Industrial-IL).

As a condition of project approval, the applicant will have a Native American monitor(s) and an archaeological monitor present during the initial grubbing, site grading, excavation, or disturbance of the ground surface. Additional mitigation will be proposed if a situation arises in which resources are discovered.

CALIFORNIA
Mayor
John W. Minto
City Council
Ronn Hall
Laura Koval
Rob McNelis
Dustin Trotter
10601 Magnolia Ave. • Santee, CA 92071

PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(619) 258-4100 • CityofSanteeCA.gov
Palisade Santee Commerce Center – AB 52
September 15, 2023

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In accordance with Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1, subdivisions (b) and (d), the Barona Band of Mission Indians has 30 days from receipt of this formal notification to request in writing consultation regarding the Project. Such request should be directed to:

Michael Coyne, Principal Planner
City of Santee Planning & Building Department
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071
Phone: (619) 258-4100, Extension 160
Email: [email protected]
If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at the email address above.

Respectfully,
Michael Coyne
Principal Planner
Attachments:

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cc. File
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September 15, 2023
Ms. Lisa Cumper
Secretary/Treasurer
Jamul Indian Village
14191 Highway 94
Jamul, CA 91935
Subject: Palisade Santee Commerce Center (Conditional Use Permit CUP-2023-0001; Environmental Impact Report ENV-2023-0003; Development Review Permit DR-2023-0002) – AB52 Formal Notice (APN 381-070-52)
Dear Ms. Cumper:

CALIFORNIA
Mayor
John W. Minto
City Council
Ronn Hall
Laura Koval
Rob McNelis
Dustin Trotter
10601 Magnolia Ave. • Santee, CA 92071

PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(619) 258-4100 • CityofSanteeCA.gov
Palisade Commerce Center – AB 52
September 15, 2023

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In accordance with Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1, subdivisions (b) and (d), the Jamul Indian Village has 30 days from receipt of this formal notification to request in writing consultation regarding the Project. Such request should be directed to:

Respectfully,
Michael Coyne
Principal Planner
Attachment:

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cc. File
Palisade Commerce Center – AB 52
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September 15, 2023
Ms. Theresa Hernandez
Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians
PMB 366
35008 Pala Temecula Road
Pala, CA 92059
Subject: Palisade Santee Commerce Center (Conditional Use Permit CUP-2023-0001; Environmental Impact Report ENV-2023-0003; Development Review Permit DR-2023-0002) – AB52 Formal Notice (APN 381-070-52)
Dear Ms. Hernandez:

CALIFORNIA
Mayor
John W. Minto
City Council
Ronn Hall
Laura Koval
Rob McNelis
Dustin Trotter
10601 Magnolia Ave. • Santee, CA 92071

PLANNING & BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(619) 258-4100 • CityofSanteeCA.gov
Palisade Santee Commerce Center – AB 52
September 15, 2023

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In accordance with Public Resources Code section 21080.3.1, subdivisions (b) and (d), the Mesa Grande Band of Mission Indians has 30 days from receipt of this formal notification to request in writing consultation regarding the Project. Such request should be directed to:

Michael Coyne
City of Santee
10601 Magnolia Avenue
Santee, CA 92071
Phone: (619) 258-4100, Extension 160
Email: [email protected]
If you have any comments or questions, please contact me at the email address above.

Respectfully,
Michael Coyne
Principal Planner
Attachments:

Site Location Map
cc. File
Palisade Santee Commerce Center – AB 52
September 15, 2023

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