HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS_ PRR22074 - Batch 1From:webmaster@slocity.org on behalf of City of San Luis Obispo, CA
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Subject:City of San Luis Obispo, CA: Architectural Review Commission Public Hearing
Date:Tuesday, September 3, 2019 12:30:38 PM
Architectural Review Commission Public Hearing
Post Date: 09/03/2019 12:30 PM
The San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission will hold a Regular Meeting, MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2019, AT 5:00 p.m. in the Council Hearing Room, Room 9, of
City Hall, 990 Palm Street, on the items listed below:
PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS:
1. Conceptual, initial review of a phased expansion of the French Hospital campus, including: 1) a four-level, 234-space, 91,500-square foot parking garage, 6,400 square feet
of laboratory and storage uses, and roof-top helistop (Phase 1) and 2) an approximately 90,000-square-foot, four-story, medical tower including but not limited to medical
facilities and offices, patient rooms, dining and kitchen facilities, chapel, lobby, outdoor dining area, new generator yard, and new hospital entry and drop-off plaza (Phase 2).
The project includes reconfigured surface parking, additional bicycle spaces, realigned bike path and associated easement, tree removals, landscaping, and exterior lighting.
In addition to design review, the applicant is requesting a use permit to amend the French Hospital Campus Master Plan to incorporate the proposed expansion and parking
garage, and a variance to allow a 68-foot tall medical patient tower (and associated elevator tower at 78 feet above average natural grade) and 46-foot tall parking garage
and associated elevator tower up to 55 feet in height). Environmental review will be conducted following conceptual review, pursuant to CEQA. Project Address: 1911
Johnson; Case #: ARCH-0161-2019, USE-0500-2019, VAR-0499-2019, Zone: O-S; Dignity Health Corp., owner/applicant.
Contact: Shawna Scott – (805) 781-7176 – sscott@slocity.org
2. Continued design review of two new structures: 1) a new 23,344-square foot performing arts facility with two performance spaces, rehearsal space, workshop and storage
areas, lobby, a balcony and roof deck and administrative offices; and 2) a new 162,909 square foot parking structure with 404 parking spaces. Currently the site is zoned
Office with Historic Overlay (O-H) and Medium-High Density Residential (R-3). The zoning for the site is proposed to change to Downtown Commercial with a Historic Overlay
C-D-H), with an addendum to the certified EIR for the project, which addresses the proposed rezone; Project Address: 609 Palm (633 Palm, 970 & 972 Nipomo, 610, 614 &
630 Monterey); Case #: ARCH-0448-2019 & ARCH-0415-2019, Zone: O-H & R-3; City of San Luis Obispo, owner/applicant; San Luis Obispo Repertory Theatre, applicant.
Contact: Rachel Cohen – (805) 781-7574 – rcohen@slocity.org
3. Design review of 17 Multi-Unit Dwellings (8 Duplex, 9 Triplex) on Lots 14-20 of Tract 3066 (Jones Parcel, Phase II). The proposed project is consistent with the Orcutt Area
Specific Plan Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) certified by the City Council on March 2, 2010, and with the supplemental Initial Study and Mitigated Negative
Declaration for Vesting Tentative Map 3066, adopted by the City Council on May 19, 2015 (Resolution No. 10620); Project Address: 3761 Orcutt; Case #: ARCH 0263 2019;
Zone: C/OS SP, R 1 SP, R 2 SP & C C MU; Ambient Communities, applicant.
Contact: Walter Oetzell – (805) 781-7593 – woetzell@slocity.org
The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court,
you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the
Architectural Review Commission at, or prior to, the public hearing.
The report will be available for review in the Community Development Office and online in advance of the meeting at https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-
bodies/agendas-and-minutes/architectural-review-commission. Please call (805) 781-7170 for more information, or to request an agenda report.
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generator yard, and various related site improvements (Phase 2). The project requires a variance
for the proposed height, a use permit for modification to the master plan and proposed helistop,
and a creek setback exception. The proposed project also includes a modification to the existing
Open Space Easement to remove 0.11 acres of easement from the south side of the easement and
add 0.17 acres of Open Space Easement to the north side of the easement. A Mitigated Negative
Declaration of Environmental Review (CEQA) has been prepared; Project Address: 1911 & 1823
Johnson St.; Case #: ARCH-0161-2019, VAR-0499-2019, USE-0500-2019, EID-0742-2021; Zone:
O-S; Dignity Health Corp etal, owner/applicant.
Contact Information: Rachel Cohen – (805) 781-7574 – rcohen@slocity.org
1911 & 1823 Johnson Site Map
Review of a new, single-story, 4,800 square foot convenience store and service station with 10
fueling stations with 24-hour service within the C-S zone, the project also requests concurrent
sales of beer and wine within the convenience store. The project is categorically exempt from
environmental review (CEQA); Project Address: 4600 Broad St.; Case #: ARCH-0029-2021; Zone:
C-S-SP; Dynamic Real Estate Partners, owner/applicant.
Contact Information: Kyle Bell – (805) 781-7524 – kbell@slocity.org
4600 Broad Site Map
The Architectural Review Commission may also discuss other hearing or business items before or
after the item(s) listed above. If you challenge the proposed action in court, you may be limited to
raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice,
or in written correspondence distributed to the Architectural Review Commission at, or prior to,
the public hearing.
Report(s) are typically available six days in advance of the meeting and can be viewed on the City’s
website, under the Public Meeting Agendas web page:
https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-minutes. Please call
From:Carol Selby
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:Explanation of neighborhood opposition to siting the proposed EMS helicopter pad close to public housing, railroad and homes.
Date:Friday, July 10, 2020 4:32:42 PM
Attachments:ems-hla landing site info-a11y.pdf
FAA AC Excerpt.pdf
Letter for Community Development.docx
Shawna, I'm emailing this memo to you as an attachment. I will also include two attachments.
Essentially, we need to know two things, and if you have the answers, it would help all parties involved. They are:
1) What, if any, officer authorized by a Public Safety Agency ("fire department, police department, sheriff's, County EMS Agency, etc." ) is designating this as an
EMS landing site, knowing they will take responsibility for any damage to patients, property or people on the ground as required by the California Code of
Regulations and Department of Transportation decisions?
2) Who or What Agency is designated to monitor the number of flights and whether the helipad is used only as allowed as an EMS?
Thanks again!
Carol Nelson-Selby
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Cohen, Rachel
To:Corey, Tyler
Subject:FW: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Date:Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:49:00 PM
Attachments:2022.03.10 CEQA Land Use and Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (1).pdf
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Hi Tyler-
I just received the email below regarding French Hospital. I can send them a link to the MND, but are you familiar with a Land Use Notice Request?
Thanks,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Colby Gonzalez <colby@lozeaudrury.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:44 PM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>; Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc: Molly Greene <molly@lozeaudrury.com>
From:Cohen, Rachel
To:Purrington, Teresa
Subject:FW: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Date:Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:56:00 PM
Attachments:2022.03.10 CEQA Land Use and Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (1).pdf
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Hi Teresa-
Do you know what a “Land Use Notice Request” is? I asked Tyler and he was not familiar with it.
Thanks,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Colby Gonzalez <colby@lozeaudrury.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:44 PM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>; Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc: Molly Greene <molly@lozeaudrury.com>
From:Cohen, Rachel
To:Cassidy Williams; Emily Creel
Subject:FW: Comment- SAFER- French Hospital Expansion Project MND (ER No. 0742-2021)
Date:Monday, April 11, 2022 2:52:00 PM
Attachments:2022.04.11 SAFER Comment MND French Hospital Expansion Project (ER # 0742-2021).pdf
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Hello Cassidy and Emily-
Another comment letter regarding the MND for French Hospital.
Thank you,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Brian Flynn <brian@lozeaudrury.com>
Sent: Monday, April 11, 2022 2:41 PM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: Comment- SAFER- French Hospital Expansion Project MND (ER No. 0742-2021)
From:Fukushima, Adam
To:Rice, Jennifer
Subject:FW: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, July 30, 2021 3:15:29 PM
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Hey Jennifer,
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
We checked with the facility and they propose to double the long term bike parking storage that is required by city code.
The required long term bike parking for both the proposed Patient Tower and Parking Deck is 5 spaces. We can update the trip reduction plan to provide space for 10 bikes. The location proposed
is an enclosed storage room in the Parking Deck which is easily accessible via the bike path.
Let me know if that sounds acceptable.
Do you have a recommended area per bike or a rack we can use for planning purposes?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thanks for your patience on this. Please see my response comments in the attached PDF. I think this plan is a good starting point especially since it has already spelled out the
need to achieve the Gold level of the Back N Forth Club program by Rideshare. Also, including the daily financial incentive to employees and making sure there is a mechanism
for employees to know about it makes this plan stronger as well.
In addition to what I mentioned in the PDF comments, one measure that would go a long way in reducing trips would be indoor secured bicycle parking. We’ve heard from several
French employees that this measure is needed and I think you mentioned it in your comments as well. I agree that bike lockers do have limitations and can be hard to manage.
And so my recommendation would be to incorporate secured indoor bike parking for a certain minimum of bikes in some way or another. I can share some examples with you if it
is helpful. But having a secured area for bike parking is probably the biggest thing that would make this Trip Reduction Plan successful and I’d be interested in your thoughts on
that.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:43 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
No problem. Thanks for checking in.
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
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Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Hi Luke,
I’m following up on our meeting regarding the FH VMT analysis. We are checking with the hospital to see if they have any additional data for the existing operations that they can share.
Would it be possible to see your VMT traffic model and/or some of the input value sources and calculations?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
To: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
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Hey Rachel,
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
We checked with the facility and they propose to double the long term bike parking storage that is required by city code.
The required long term bike parking for both the proposed Patient Tower and Parking Deck is 5 spaces. We can update the trip reduction plan to provide space for 10 bikes. The location proposed
is an enclosed storage room in the Parking Deck which is easily accessible via the bike path.
Let me know if that sounds acceptable.
Do you have a recommended area per bike or a rack we can use for planning purposes?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thanks for your patience on this. Please see my response comments in the attached PDF. I think this plan is a good starting point especially since it has already spelled out the
need to achieve the Gold level of the Back N Forth Club program by Rideshare. Also, including the daily financial incentive to employees and making sure there is a mechanism
for employees to know about it makes this plan stronger as well.
In addition to what I mentioned in the PDF comments, one measure that would go a long way in reducing trips would be indoor secured bicycle parking. We’ve heard from several
French employees that this measure is needed and I think you mentioned it in your comments as well. I agree that bike lockers do have limitations and can be hard to manage.
And so my recommendation would be to incorporate secured indoor bike parking for a certain minimum of bikes in some way or another. I can share some examples with you if it
is helpful. But having a secured area for bike parking is probably the biggest thing that would make this Trip Reduction Plan successful and I’d be interested in your thoughts on
that.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:43 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
No problem. Thanks for checking in.
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Hi Luke,
I’m following up on our meeting regarding the FH VMT analysis. We are checking with the hospital to see if they have any additional data for the existing operations that they can share.
Would it be possible to see your VMT traffic model and/or some of the input value sources and calculations?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
To: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 5:31 PM
To: KURT LEGLEITER <kurt@ambient.consulting>
Cc: Emily Creel <ECreel@swca.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital - noise
Hello Kurt,
Please see Ariana’s responses to your inquiries below. Let us know if you need anything else!
Thank you,
Cassidy Williams | She, her, hers
Environmental Planner/Project Manager
SWCA Environmental Consultants
1422 Monterey Street, Suite B-C 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2945
P 805.539.2867
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immediately delete the email and any attachments.
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 2021 9:33 AM
To: Emily Creel <ECreel@swca.com>
Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
please confirm for me that this is correct? The worksheet identifies an overall construction period of 36 months. So, should the building construction phase be Nov 1, 2023 - Jul 30,
2025…which would reflect an overall const period of 36 months (Aug 1, 2022-Jul 30, 2025)?
2. Will the project be applying architectural coatings to exterior surfaces of the tower or will the exterior surfaces be pre-finished/pre-colored materials?
Thank you!
Kurt Legleiter, Principal
AMBIENT Air Quality & Noise Consulting
75 Higuera Street, Suite 105
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805.226.2727
www.Ambient.Consulting
From:Delgado, Adriana
To:Wilbanks, Megan
Subject:FW: Legal Ads - 03/21/2022 ARC Meeting & 03/23/2022 PC Meeting
Date:Wednesday, March 9, 2022 12:52:00 PM
Attachments:image001.png
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CDD-City of SLO 1-8v 03.10.22 150633.pdf
CDD-City of SLO 3-16v 03.10.22 150634.pdf
Thank you,
Adriana
From: Patricia Horton <phorton@newtimesslo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 9, 2022 11:53 AM
To: Delgado, Adriana <adelgado@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Legal Ads - 03/21/2022 ARC Meeting & 03/23/2022 PC Meeting
Hi Adriana,
Please find the ad proofs attached.
On Tue, Mar 8, 2022 at 10:17 AM Delgado, Adriana <adelgado@slocity.org> wrote:
Thank you!
From: Patricia Horton <phorton@newtimesslo.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 9:45 AM
To: Delgado, Adriana <adelgado@slocity.org>
Thank you so much,
Patricia Horton
Office Manager
Legal Publishing
pronouns "she/her/hers"
New Times 1010 Marsh st. SLO, Ca 93401
805.546.8208 ext. 210
New Times Media Group
PRINT · DIGITAL · MOBILE · TICKETING
NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo County's News & Entertainment Weekly
San Luis Obispo | (805) 546-8208 | www.NewTimesSLO.com
SUN Northern Santa Barbara County's News & Entertainment Weekly
Santa Maria | (805) 347-1968 | www.SantaMariaSun.com
MY805TIX Your Local Ticketing Solution
1 Source for Used and New Vehicles
Thank you so much,
Patricia Horton
Office Manager
Legal Publishing
pronouns "she/her/hers"
New Times 1010 Marsh st. SLO, Ca 93401
805.546.8208 ext. 210
New Times Media Group
PRINT · DIGITAL · MOBILE · TICKETING
NEW TIMES San Luis Obispo County's News & Entertainment Weekly
San Luis Obispo | (805) 546-8208 | www.NewTimesSLO.com
SUN Northern Santa Barbara County's News & Entertainment Weekly
Santa Maria | (805) 347-1968 | www.SantaMariaSun.com
MY805TIX Your Local Ticketing Solution
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From:Cohen, Rachel
To:Corey, Tyler
Subject:FW: On call agreement routed
Date:Wednesday, March 23, 2022 4:56:00 PM
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French Hospital Expansion Additional Services 021522 work auth.pdf
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Hi Tyler-
SWCA has updated their scope of work for the French Hospital Expansion to include work as a project manager on the project through the entitlement process (see attached).
Staff hours seem a bit high, but it is anticipated that there may be additional hours needed to respond to public feedback. Please sign and submit to Alexis (cc’ing me).
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E rcohen@slocity.org
T 805.781.7574
slocity.org
Just catching up here…will you provide an updated Work Authorization page or is there something you need the City to prepare?
Thanks,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E rcohen@slocity.org
T 805.781.7574
slocity.org
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From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 8:01 AM
To: Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>; Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>; Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: On call agreement routed
Thank you, Emily. I’m thinking that the Work Authorization page just needs to be updated to reflect the current on-call date for the terms and conditions, and then Tyler can sign.
From: Emily Creel <ECreel@swca.com>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 7:00 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>; Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: On call agreement routed
rom:Emily Ewer
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Carol Florence
Subject:FW: S overlay at French Hospital
Date:Tuesday, June 19, 2018 11:43:56 AM
Attachments:image001.png
Hi Shawna,
Kip has been assisting us in our research/inquire regarding the S overlay at French Hospital (as per below). Can you provide me a copy of the Master Plan?
It sounds like you have been the most recent staff person working on this property, aside from the Master Plan, have you come across any other uniqueness about this property that we might need
to be aware of?
Regards,
Emily Ewer, AICP
O A S I S A S S O C I A T E S, I N C.
P: 805.541.4509
From: Morais, Kip <KMorais@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2018 11:30 AM
To: Carol Florence <cmf@oasisassoc.com>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>
Cc: Emily Ewer <Emily@oasisassoc.com>
Subject: RE: S overlay at French Hospital
Hello Carol,
Please see the following information provided by Shawna, who worked on a project here most recently:
There is an adopted Master Plan for the French Hospital campus. Based on current regulations, amendment of the Master Plan would require an administrative use permit and
architectural review (ARC):
Any substantial change to a proposed use or any new use at the site from that shown on the approved master plan shall be subject to review and approval of an
Administrative Use Permit. Uses shall be limited to hospital facilities, physician and health professional offices, outpatient medical services, and medical laboratories.
Residential patient care shall require the approval of an administrative use permit.
Specific site development envisioned by the master plan is subject to the review and approval of the Architectural Review Commission. Plans shall include all information
on the checklist for final architectural review.
I recommend a pre-application meeting for the hospital expansion, as there may be additional requirements related to the expanded use and compliance with CEQA (i.e. multi-
modal / traffic study, noise study, photo-simulations).
Kip Morais
Planning Technician
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E KMorais@slocity.org
slocity.org
From: Carol Florence <cmf@oasisassoc.com>
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 2:42 PM
To: Morais, Kip <KMorais@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>
Cc: Emily Ewer <Emily@oasisassoc.com>
Subject: RE: S overlay at French Hospital
Hello, Gents!
Could you also enlighten us about the process to add a new wing to the ex. hospital complex? AUP, perhaps, + ARC? Thanks for your earliest response.
Yours, as always,
C.M.Florence, AICPPrincipalPlanner
OASIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
3427 Miguelito Court
San Luis Obispo, CA93401P: 805.541.4509 I F: 805.546.0525 I M: 805.459.9972
www.oasisassoc.com
From: Emily Ewer
Sent: Monday, June 18, 2018 1:57 PM
To: Morais, Kip <KMorais@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <kbell@slocity.org> (kbell@slocity.org) <kbell@slocity.org>
Cc: Carol Florence <cmf@oasisassoc.com>
Subject: S overlay at French Hospital
Hello Kip and Kyle,
Just a follow up reminder of my inquiry regarding the details of the “S” overlay applied French Hospital. Hopefully you find information in the records, or can let us know how it might impact any
proposed/potential projects on the property.
Regards,
Emily Ewer, AICP
O A S I S A S S O C I A T E S, I N C.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING
3427 Miguelito Court San Luis Obispo CA 93401
P: 805.541.4509 | F: 805.546.0525
www.OASISASSOC.COM
From:Brian Starr
To:Hagen, Eric
Cc:Tim Ronda
Subject:Fwd: French Hospital Meeting request
Date:Thursday, November 8, 2018 4:36:45 PM
Attachments:Dignity-FHMC Tower Layton & Cuningham Proposal Final r.pdf.pdf
FHMC Tower Entitlement Schedule.xls.pdf
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Hi Mr. Hagen,
French Hospital is in the preliminary design phase for a four story Patient Wing and separate parking structure at the rear of the campus. We have met with Doug Davidson and
Shawna Scott regarding the anticipated City planning entitlement process. Understandably the actual construction of the Patient Wing will have a huge impact on the available parking.
For this reason the Hospital would like to construct the parking garage prior to breaking ground for the patient wing. This would mean submitting construction documents to the
Building Department for review prior to Planning Commission’s final approval. The Hospital understands there is a risk that the PC may require changes to the CD’s that are already
complete and submitted. From our meeting with Doug and Shawna they are also aware that they would likley need a “hold harmless” agreement with the City for the City to consider
their request to fast-track CD review/approval in this manner. I have attached a copy of the proposed site plan and a draft copy of the proposed fast-track Project Schedule for your
review. Per Shawn’a suggestion (below) I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you and explore if the City can accommodate the Hospital’s request.
Please let me know a couple times that we could meet.
Thanks very much for your consideration,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Begin forwarded message:
From: "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Meeting request
Date: November 8, 2018 at 3:47:59 PM PST
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Hi Brian,
Yes, this option is available, but we do not recommend it because there could be changes at the PC. We understand that in certain circumstances it?s necessary
based on funding/timing, so we would provide a ?hold harmless? form for the owner/applicant to sign.
The Building Division requires all plans, calculations, etc. to be complete in order to be submitted.
In addition, prior to the submittal, please schedule a meeting with Eric Hagen, our Chief Building Official.
Eric?s contact information is:
Eric Hagen
CA Architect C-22477; CASp-085
Chief Building Official
Community Development Department
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
City of San Luis Obispo
E ehagen@slocity.org
P (805) 781-7572
F (805) 781-7173
slocity.org
I?m sure Eric can talk/meet with you well in advance to address any questions about the construction permit process.
Thank you,
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E sscott@slocity.org
T 805.781.7176
slocity.org
From:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Thursday,November 8,2018 9:52 AM
To:Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>
Subject:Re:French Hospital Meeting request
One last(?)question.I believe you had mentioned that the hospital could at their risk)submit construction drawing for building department review prior to Planning Commission
approval but that the City would require hospital signature on a City waiver.Can you confirm/elaborate?
Thanks
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Nov 7,2018,at 2:13 PM,Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>wrote:
Hi Brian,
A few clarifications:
Under our new process, your team would submit one Planning Application requesting the following entitlements:
Major Development Project (for development project)
Modification to Administrative Use Permit A 140-11 (for Revised Campus Master Plan)
Variance (for height)
The application would be reviewed by the Architectural Review Commission (ARC) for a recommendation to the Planning Commission. The Planning
Commission will consider the entitlement package and CEQA determination. The City Council would only consider the application upon appeal (appeal of
the Planning Commission’s decision).
Once the Planning Application is submitted, there is a maximum 30-day review period for staff to either deem the application complete or request
additional information in order to evaluate the project. Please refer to the Architectural Review (Development Projects) and Use Permit checklists, which
identify the items required for the package. Please note that staff may request additional information once the application is deemed complete.
Once the Planning Application is deemed complete, we will schedule the item for ARC review and recommendation.
Also, once the application is deemed complete, staff will be able to determine what level of CEQA review will be necessary – there is not a required 30-
day review period to make this decision. The determination will depend on if there are any new significant impacts, or impacts of greater severity than
what was identified in the previously-adopted IS/MND. Based on the application submittal and results of any required technical studies and review by the
Transportation Division, the environmental determination may consist of an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND), or an Addendum to the
previously-adopted IS/MND. If an IS/MND is required, there will be a 30-day public review period for the IS/MND, prior to the Planning Commission
hearing.
In general, your overall timeframe provides a good framework for your planning purposes.
You can find the Planning Application, Architectural Review (Development Projects), and Use Permit checklists here: https://www.slocity.org/how-do-
i/apply-for/permits/permits-for-developers-and-contractors
Thank you,
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
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Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E sscott@slocity.org
T 805.781.7176
slocity.org
From:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Tuesday,November 6,2018 2:35 PM
To:Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>
Subject:Re:French Hospital Meeting request
Hi Shawna,
Thanks very much for facilitating our meeting last week concerning French Hospital’s plans to construct a new Patient Wing Expansion and Parking Structure.I have
summarized my notes from our meeting below and would appreciate any edits/corrections/comments you might have.I understood we would need to file an ARC
application and Height Variance application.Are there any additional application required Conditional Use Permit??).Also,following Planning Commission approval is
there any further approval required by the City Council?
Thank you for all your help,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Agency Review
The Schematic Design will be submitted to the City with the following requests:
1. Amend the previously approved Campus Master Plan
2. Consider request for a Height Variance
3. Review and approve the proposed Schematic Design
Required applications- ARC application, Height Variance application (Conditional Use Permit??)
Once the City deems the ARC application complete the ARC meeting will be scheduled at the first available ARC hearing (generally +/- 30 days). Deeming of the ARC application as complete
also starts a 30 day CEQA clock for the City the City to determine whether it intends to prepare an EIR or a Negative Declaration or use a previously prepared EIR or Negative Declaration based
on the project information submitted ( more detailed timeline is provided below). Given the brief information we shared with the City the helistop (noise) and transportation (traffic) elements are
most likely elements for potential impacts that may require additional investigations and reporting. After the City’s initial review of our submittal package and plans it is possible that other
elements may also be identified as potential impacts.
Estimated Timeline
8-weeks Design team to complete design and submittal documents:
including traffic analysis if possible, but not helistop/noise study - that can be concurrent with completeness review)
4-weeks City review for completeness and issue letter requesting additional information
4-weeks Prepare and submit revised documents to the City in response to completeness letter including traffic analysis and helistop/noise study
2 to 4 weeks Second City review for completeness and issue letter accepting application as complete
4-weeks Architectural Review Commission (ARC) hearing scheduled
City has 30 Days to determine if additional environmental study(s) are required.
2 to 4-weeks Design team responds to ARC comments and submits revised documents for Planning Commission review/approval
12-weeks Planning Commission Hearing scheduled (including CEQA* review and Staff Report):
Summary- Approximately nine months, assuming no additional EIR process.
In addition to the planning/entitlement activities listed below there may be an option for the design team to accelerate the timeline for construction of the parking structure if the owner is willing to
assume some risk for authorizing design prior to completion of agency design approval. Related to this expedited approach the City would require a waiver before accepting submittal of any
construction documents prior to the required design approval.
On Oct 23,2018,at 9:16 AM,Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>wrote:
Hi Brian,
I have set up a meeting on 10/31 at 2:00pm, at 919 Palm (Community Development). City staff will include Michael, Doug, and me. Does this
time work for your team?
We are looking forward to meeting the Layton/Cuningham architect and discussing the new hospital expansion project.
Thank you,
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
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919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Monday,October 22,2018 4:00 PM
To:Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject:French Hospital Meeting request
Hi Michael,
Dignity has awarded the Hospital Expansion project to a Layton/Cuningham,a design/build partnership that has built similar hospital projects elsewhere.
Their design proposal is similar to the design we discussed with you last year but includes a parking structure as an option that we would like to discuss with
you.The Layton/Cuningham architect will be in town next week,10/30/18 and 10/31/18.Do you have 30 minutes anytime during these two days that we
could meet with you to discuss their preliminary design and the required processing path?
Thank you,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
From:Allan Cooper
To:Christianson, Carlyn; Rivoire, Dan; Pease, Andy; Gomez, Aaron; Harmon, Heidi
Subject:Fwd: Public Hearing Item #17 - SLO Update to the Zoning Regulations
Date:Monday, August 20, 2018 4:43:26 PM
Attachments:208 20 18...zoneupdate.pdf
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From: Allan Cooper <saveourdowntownslo@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, Aug 20, 2018 at 4:24 PM
Subject: Public Hearing Item #17 - SLO Update to the Zoning Regulations
To: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>, <ddavidson@slocity.org>, <emailcouncil@slocity.org>
Dear Michael and Doug -
Would you kindly forward this (very last!) letter to the City Council before their meeting tomorrow? Thanks!
Allan
Allan Cooper, Secretary - Save Our Downtown, San Luis Obispo, CA
Website: www.SaveOurDowntownSLO.com
Allan Cooper, Secretary - Save Our Downtown, San Luis Obispo, CA
Website: www.SaveOurDowntownSLO.com
From:Bergin, Olivia
To:Cohen, Rachel
Cc:Thoresen, David; Garcia, Dylan; Delgado, Adriana
Subject:RE: 03-21-2022 ARC Postcards
Date:Tuesday, March 8, 2022 1:23:08 PM
Attachments:1911 & 1823 Johnson Ave Occupant Postcards.pub
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Here’s the updated postcards with the new map. Let me know If any further edits are needed.
From: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 12:33 PM
To: Bergin, Olivia <obergin@slocity.org>; Thoresen, David <dthorese@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Delgado, Adriana <adelgado@slocity.org>; Garcia, Dylan <dgarcia@slocity.org>;
Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: 03-21-2022 ARC Postcards
Hi Olivia-
It appears the map needs to be updated to include all the French Hospital Parcels. Below is an image of the parcels that the Hospital occupies. The text looks good. Please let me
know if you have any questions. Thanks!
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Senior Planner
Community Development
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From: Bergin, Olivia <obergin@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 10:57 AM
To: Thoresen, David <dthorese@slocity.org>; Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>; Delgado, Adriana <adelgado@slocity.org>; Garcia, Dylan <dgarcia@slocity.org>;
Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Subject: 03-21-2022 ARC Postcards
Hi all!
I have attached the postcards for the 3-21-2022 ARC meeting. Let me know if any edits need to be made.
Thanks,
Olivia Bergin
Planning Intern
Community Development
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From:Cassidy Williams
To:Cohen, Rachel
Cc:Emily Creel
Subject:RE: Agenda Correspondence for 03-21-2022 ARC meeting
Date:Wednesday, April 13, 2022 9:59:04 AM
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Hi Rachel,
Emily and I can be available to meet and discuss our next steps during the following times next week:
Monday at 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday at 1:00 p.m.
Let us know if any of those work for you, and I can send out a calendar invite. We’ve solicited initial comments from our air quality, GHG, noise, and energy subconsultant, Kurt Legleiter of Ambient
Air & Noise Consulting. After conducting a cursory review of the comments in the Lozeau Drury letter, he said he did not see anything that was of particular concern or would merit additional
analysis.
Thank you,
Cassidy Williams | She, her, hers
Project Environmental Planner – APM
SWCA Environmental Consultants
1422 Monterey Street, Suite B-C 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2945
P 805.539.2867
From: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, March 18, 2022 4:26 PM
To: CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org>
Subject: Agenda Correspondence for 03-21-2022 ARC meeting
Good Afternoon,
Linked below is agenda correspondence received for the March 21, 2022 ARC meeting.
Item 4b – Selby https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=157940&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk
Bcc: ARC and staff
Teresa Purrington
pronouns she/her/hers
City Clerk
City Administration
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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Subject: Agenda Correspondence for 03-21-2022 ARC meeting
Good Afternoon,
Linked below is agenda correspondence received for the March 21, 2022 ARC meeting.
Item 4b – Selby https://opengov.slocity.org/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=157940&dbid=0&repo=CityClerk
Bcc: ARC and staff
Teresa Purrington
pronouns she/her/hers
City Clerk
City Administration
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From:Cohen, Rachel
To:Colby Gonzalez; Purrington, Teresa; Codron, Michael
Cc:Molly Greene
Subject:RE: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Date:Friday, March 11, 2022 8:54:00 AM
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NoticeofIntentAvailability.pdf
Hello Colby Gonzalez,
Thank you for your interest in the French Hospital Expansion Project. Please find attached the Notice of Availability/Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed project.
The IS/MND and Attachments are available for review on the City’s website: https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/community-development/documents-
online/environmental-review-documents/-folder-2218
A hearing is scheduled with the City of San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission on Monday, March 21, 2022 to evaluate the project and its consistency with
applicable City design guidelines and previous Architectural Review Commission recommendations. Interested persons can access the Architectural Review Commission agenda
at https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-minutes to locate the agenda of the public hearing for this project. Additional public hearings will
include review by the City Tree committee (scheduled on March 28), and Planning Commission (tentatively scheduled on April 27).
If you are unable to access the internet to view the documents, please contact me at (805) 781-7574 or rcohen@slocity.org by 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2022.
Thank you,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Community Development
510) 836-4200
510) 836-4205 (fax)
colby@lozeaudrury.com
From:Cohen, Rachel
To:Purrington, Teresa
Subject:RE: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Date:Friday, March 11, 2022 8:07:00 AM
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Thank you Teresa.
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, March 11, 2022 7:54 AM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Hi,
Yes and no. I haven’t hear it referred to like this but there is a provision of the government code that is referenced in the last paragraph of the letter which says if a member of the
public can request to be notified when a hearing is held regarding a specific project or subject.. We are then required to provide them notice 10 days prior to the meeting when
there are meetings regarding the project or subject. Most of the time we get this type of request regarding fees.
If you just add this group to your interested parties list and notice them every time there is a meeting/hearing for this project then we meet with the requirements of the code.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Teresa
From: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:57 PM
To: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Hi Teresa-
Do you know what a “Land Use Notice Request” is? I asked Tyler and he was not familiar with it.
Thanks,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Corey, Tyler
To:Cohen, Rachel
Subject:RE: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Date:Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:53:31 PM
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Not familiar. Sorry
From: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:50 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Hi Tyler-
I just received the email below regarding French Hospital. I can send them a link to the MND, but are you familiar with a Land Use Notice Request?
Thanks,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E rcohen@slocity.org
T 805.781.7574
slocity.org
colby@lozeaudrury.com
From:Colby Gonzalez
To:Cohen, Rachel
Cc:Purrington, Teresa; Codron, Michael; Molly Greene
Subject:Re: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Date:Friday, April 22, 2022 10:10:25 AM
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Is a hearing still planned for the French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021) on April 27th? I did not see the French Hospital mentioned on the posted
Agenda for April 27th.
Thank you!
Colby Gonzalez
On Fri, Mar 11, 2022 at 8:55 AM Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Colby Gonzalez,
Thank you for your interest in the French Hospital Expansion Project. Please find attached the Notice of Availability/Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial
Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed project.
The IS/MND and Attachments are available for review on the City’s website: https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/community-
development/documents-online/environmental-review-documents/-folder-2218
A hearing is scheduled with the City of San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission on Monday, March 21, 2022 to evaluate the project and its
consistency with applicable City design guidelines and previous Architectural Review Commission recommendations. Interested persons can access the Architectural
Review Commission agenda at https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-minutes to locate the agenda of the public hearing for this
project. Additional public hearings will include review by the City Tree committee (scheduled on March 28), and Planning Commission (tentatively scheduled
on April 27).
If you are unable to access the internet to view the documents, please contact me at (805) 781-7574 or rcohen@slocity.org by 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2022.
Thank you,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E rcohen@slocity.org
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From: Colby Gonzalez <colby@lozeaudrury.com>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:44 PM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>; Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc: Molly Greene <molly@lozeaudrury.com>
Subject: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Colby Gonzalez
Legal Assistant
Lozeau | Drury LLP
1939 Harrison Street, Suite 150
Oakland, California 94612
510) 836-4200
510) 836-4205 (fax)
colby@lozeaudrury.com
From:Cohen, Rachel
To:Colby Gonzalez
Cc:Purrington, Teresa; Codron, Michael; Molly Greene
Subject:RE: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Date:Friday, April 22, 2022 10:18:00 AM
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Hello Colby –
Thank you for your email. The proposed French Hospital Expansion Project has been postponed to a date uncertain for review by the Planning Commission. I will notify the
interested parties once a new date has scheduled for the review.
Thank you,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Colby Gonzalez <colby@lozeaudrury.com>
Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 10:10 AM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Cc: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>; Molly Greene <molly@lozeaudrury.com>
Subject: Re: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Is a hearing still planned for the French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021) on April 27th? I did not see the French Hospital mentioned on the posted Agenda for April 27th.
Thank you!
Colby Gonzalez
On Fri, Mar 11, 2022 at 8:55 AM Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Colby Gonzalez,
Thank you for your interest in the French Hospital Expansion Project. Please find attached the Notice of Availability/Notice of Intent to Adopt an Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
Declaration (IS/MND) for the proposed project.
The IS/MND and Attachments are available for review on the City’s website: https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/community-development/documents-
online/environmental-review-documents/-folder-2218
A hearing is scheduled with the City of San Luis Obispo Architectural Review Commission on Monday, March 21, 2022 to evaluate the project and its consistency with
applicable City design guidelines and previous Architectural Review Commission recommendations. Interested persons can access the Architectural Review Commission
agenda at https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council/agendas-and-minutes to locate the agenda of the public hearing for this project. Additional public hearings
will include review by the City Tree committee (scheduled on March 28), and Planning Commission (tentatively scheduled on April 27).
If you are unable to access the internet to view the documents, please contact me at (805) 781-7574 or rcohen@slocity.org by 5:00 p.m. on April 11, 2022.
Thank you,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Legal Assistant
Lozeau | Drury LLP
1939 Harrison Street, Suite 150
Oakland, California 94612
510) 836-4200
510) 836-4205 (fax)
colby@lozeaudrury.com
Colby Gonzalez
Legal Assistant
Lozeau | Drury LLP
1939 Harrison Street, Suite 150
Oakland, California 94612
510) 836-4200
510) 836-4205 (fax)
colby@lozeaudrury.com
From:Purrington, Teresa
To:Cohen, Rachel
Subject:RE: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Date:Friday, March 11, 2022 7:54:02 AM
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Hi,
Yes and no. I haven’t hear it referred to like this but there is a provision of the government code that is referenced in the last paragraph of the letter which says if a member of the
public can request to be notified when a hearing is held regarding a specific project or subject.. We are then required to provide them notice 10 days prior to the meeting when
there are meetings regarding the project or subject. Most of the time we get this type of request regarding fees.
If you just add this group to your interested parties list and notice them every time there is a meeting/hearing for this project then we meet with the requirements of the code.
Let me know if you have more questions.
Teresa
From: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:57 PM
To: Purrington, Teresa <TPurring@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: CEQA and Land Use Notice Request for French Hospital Expansion Project (City File ER # 0742-2021)
Hi Teresa-
Do you know what a “Land Use Notice Request” is? I asked Tyler and he was not familiar with it.
Thanks,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Legal Assistant
Lozeau | Drury LLP
1939 Harrison Street, Suite 150
Oakland, California 94612
510) 836-4200
510) 836-4205 (fax)
colby@lozeaudrury.com
From:Codron, Michael
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:RE: Email including Council - FW: French Hospital Expansion
Date:Wednesday, February 10, 2021 2:51:55 PM
Thanks, you should take Heidi and Andy off of the reply, put me and Tyler in Copy, and then include Bcc: Council_All (also note in the body of the e-mail Bcc: City Council, see
below). The BCC will make sure that all Council Members have the same information and it will keep Greg, Christine, Derek, Shelly, Teresa in the loop on correspondence to the
Council. Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks!
From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 1:40 PM
To: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject: Email including Council - FW: French Hospital Expansion
Hi Michael,
Wanted to keep you in the loop as the individual copied the Mayor and Councilwoman Pease.
If it’s good with you, I will respond to all and copy you:
Good afternoon,
Thank you for reaching out to me. The proposed French Hospital Expansion project, including expansion of the hospital, parking structure, helicopter pad, and associated
improvements is currently under review. At this point in the process, we are initiating environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, and public
hearings have not yet been scheduled.
The applicant has submitted a building permit application for concurrent review; however, no permits have been issued. Building permits would not be issued until entitlements
are approved and the applicant has complied with conditions of approval and mitigation measures to be determined through the review and hearing processes.
Bcc: City Council
Thank you,
From: Scott Zimmerman <SZimmerman@swcarpenters.org>
Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Harmon, Heidi <hharmon@slocity.org>; Pease, Andy <apease@slocity.org>
Subject: French Hospital Expansion
Hello Shawna,
It’s been a while since I’ve reached out regarding the planning status of French Hospitals’ planned expansion project. Could you provide me with an update to where this is in planning and the
timeline to begin construction? Also, I’ve heard rumor that the parking structure portion has been pulled as well?
I appreciate your time and help with this.
Regards,
Scott Zimmerman
Local GC805
SWRCC Rep/Political Dep.
M (805)722-5027
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From:Cassidy Williams
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Emily Creel
Subject:RE: FHMC - mitigation agreement
Date:Wednesday, February 9, 2022 4:49:19 PM
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Hi Shawna,
Emily and I have completed our review of the CAP Consistency Checklist prepared for the French Hospital Expansion Project and we have a few follow-up requests for the applicant team, as
detailed below:
1. Future Proposed Solar Energy System. The applicant team identifies development of a future solar PV project as part of demonstrating consistency with the Pillar 3 criteria. Please provide
additional information regarding the anticipated area/size of the proposed solar PV panel installation over grade-level parking on-site.
2. Energy Savings. The applicant team states that the project has been designed to achieve a 19 percent total energy savings over the 2019 CalGreen baseline. Please provide additional
documentation that demonstrates this.
3. Reach Code Consistency. The applicant team checked the box that the project would meet or exceed the City’s Energy Reach Code requirements. Please provide additional information that
demonstrates this.
In order to stay on track with the schedule that we discussed earlier today, we would need the additional information requested above to be provided by no later than Wednesday, February 16.
Thank you,
Cassidy Williams | She, her, hers
Project Environmental Planner – APM
SWCA Environmental Consultants
1422 Monterey Street, Suite B-C 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2945
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From: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, January 20, 2022 at 10:55 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC - mitigation agreement
Hi Ariana,
I’ve let SWCA know that the project may be changing to incorporate additional measures related to consistency with the Climate Action Plan, which will require some revisions to
the Initial Study discussion. Do you have a sense when you will know more about those measures/elements?
We are required to release the IS/MND prior to any hearings; considering the currently scheduled Tree Committee date (2/28) (thank you for the arborist reports), I estimate we
would need to know of any changes by 1/24, and we would follow up with a revised Mitigation Agreement due for signature by 2/4.
If Tree Committee is re-scheduled for March, and ARC for 3/7, then we would need to know any changes by 1/31, and the Mitigation Agreement signed by 2/11.
Regarding the neighbor meeting, please send any information to Councilmembers and advisory bodies via the following:
Email addresses for Council members are on this page: https://www.slocity.org/government/mayor-and-city-council
We do not provide direct email addresses for advisory body members, but there is a general advisory body address available here:
https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/architectural-review-commission
https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/tree-committee
https://www.slocity.org/government/advisory-bodies/agendas-and-minutes/planning-commission
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 4:26 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC - mitigation agreement
Hi Shawna,
Please let us know the new deadline for the mitigation agreement in order to meet the March 7 ARC hearing.
We are working to address the GHG-3 measure.
We are moving ahead with the neighbor meeting next week. Please let me know if you received the email with the postcard and if you can assist with notifying any city/council members who may
be interested in attending.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at 9:16 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC - mitigation agreement
Hi Ariana,
The next ARC meeting (following the February hearing date) is March 7, and there is room on the agenda.
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, January 14, 2022 4:36 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC - mitigation agreement
Hi Shawna,
We are working with the design team but may need some additional time to evaluate options.
If we miss the 1/17 deadline to sign the mitigation agreement, what is the next ARC hearing date we could be considered for?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 5:18 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC - mitigation agreement
Hi Ariana,
We would need to know those additional measures at this time and incorporate the discussion into the Initial Study.
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 4:48 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC - mitigation agreement
Hi Shawna,
Thank you for the prompt response. On GHG-3 you previously noted that: The project could be deemed compliant with the CAP if that change is made [3CE power], and if additional measures are
identified “to reduce onside fossil fuel consumption to the maximum extent feasible”.
We’d like the opportunity to explore additional measures—can this language be included?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 6:08 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC - mitigation agreement
Hi Ariana,
Facility rep signature: Alan Iftiniuk is out on medical leave for a few weeks. Would the Dignity project manager or the Facility Director signature be okay?
Yes, that will be ok.
BR-4: mentions “for the life of the project”. We’re assuming this refers to the construction and not lifetime monitoring.
This is applicable to the open space easement and the life of the project. The open space easement requires maintenance of the creek and drainage corridors.
GHG-2: lists Cal Green Tier 1 energy efficiency generically. Can this be modified to list “Patient Tower to comply with 2019 CalGreen’s Section 305 [OSHPD 1]” to distinguish it from the
Facility rep signature: Alan Iftiniuk is out on medical leave for a few weeks. Would the Dignity project manager or the Facility Director signature be okay?
BR-4: mentions “for the life of the project”. We’re assuming this refers to the construction and not lifetime monitoring.
GHG-2: lists Cal Green Tier 1 energy efficiency generically. Can this be modified to list “Patient Tower to comply with 2019 CalGreen’s Section 305 [OSHPD 1]” to distinguish it from the
voluntary Tier 1 requirement for non-residential projects which don’t apply to hospitals?
GHG-3: the facility confirmed they recently switch to 3CE (formerly Monterey Power), I’ve updated and attached the CAP checklist. They do plan to move ahead with the solar canopy project
over surface parking but I don’t have a timeline for this yet. Would it be possible to adjust the language to read: “The project shall be compliant with the CAP checklist or a GHG-Reduction
Plan shell be prepared for the proposed project”?
Invoice for the Fish & Wildlife fee.
Per our previous emails
AQ-3: I believe you are checking with APCD on our request for modified language.
GHG-1 (traffic): updated language
GHG-2 (greywater): updated language
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From:Cohen, Rachel
To:Ariana Melendez
Cc:Brian Starr
Subject:RE: FHMC | EIR
Date:Friday, July 8, 2022 8:32:00 AM
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French Hospital Expansion Phase 2 FEIR 7-2-22.pdf
French Hospital Planning Services Authorization Revised.pdf
Hi Ariana-
Attached are the revised Scope of Work and the Planning Services Authorization for the French Hospital Final EIR. We can move forward as soon as these documents are signed
and the fees are paid. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
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Community Development
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2022 2:15 PM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC | EIR
Hi Rachel,
We have a question on the services authorization: SWCA lists fees for services as a contract planner during the transition period when Shawna changed departments. Is this considered additional
fees to the applicate? Seems like it would be covered as part of the administrative fee charged by the City for the IS or as part of the application fees.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Cohen, Rachel" <rcohen@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 27, 2022 at 5:26 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>, Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC | EIR
Hi Ariana-
I apologize for the delay. Attached is SWCA’s scope of work and the Planning Services Authorization that outlines the total costs. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Rachel Cohen
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2022 8:48 AM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>; Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>; Rebecca Campbell -CA <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC | EIR
Hi Rachel,
Checking in again on the focused EIR.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 20, 2022 at 10:04 AM
To: "Cohen, Rachel" <rcohen@slocity.org>, Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>, Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC | EIR
Hi Rachel,
Checking in on the scope, fees and timeline for the focused EIR.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Cohen, Rachel" <rcohen@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at 5:22 PM
To: Rebecca Campbell <rebecca.campbell@commonspirit.org>, Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC | EIR
Hi Rebecca-
Thank you for the update. SWCA will be submitting a scope of work for the Focused EIR by the end of the week. City staff will review and share will your team once it is ready
within the next week or so.
Thank you,
Rachel Cohen
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From:Ariana
To:Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna; Steve Orosz
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Monday, July 6, 2020 9:56:07 AM
Hi Jennifer,
The tower internal buildout will happen in phases and the architect listed only the phase 1 bed count on the cover sheet. The final bed count increase will be 82. We will ask them to
update the numbers on the cover sheet.
We also noticed the chart on R101 has an outdated bed count number (112) - this was reduced to 98 during a recent renovation so we will update the chart when we resubmit in the next
week or so.
Existing licensed beds: 98
Tower (all phases): 82
Final licensed beds: 180
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office)
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jul 2, 2020, at 4:31 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
Quick question/clarification. The original TIS scope I prepared stated that the project will include a new 90,000 square foot tower with 82 patient beds. However, the site plan shows
that the existing licensed beds before the remodel is 98 and the licensed beds after the remodel will be 134, a difference of 36 beds. The traffic consultant pointed this out. Could you
please clarify if the proposal is to expand the hospital by 82 beds or 36 beds?
Thinking this may be a quick and easy answer for you.
Thanks and hope you have a nice long weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
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From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 9:05 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Please see the signed authorization for the traffic study and a receipt for the check. The check was generated from Dignity corporate and mailed directly to the city. Please let me
know if you do not have a record of receiving it or if you need anything further to proceed with the study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office)
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On May 8, 2020, at 10:54 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
As a follow up to your questions and my email yesterday, attached is a revised proposal from Michael Baker. The original task items did not change in
costs from the original proposal, however Michael Baker was asked to provide a quote for an additional task—VMT analysis. As of July 1, CEQA
requirements for transportation impacts will be based on a VMT analysis. The City has made the decision for TIS from this point forward to include VMT
analysis in order to comply with this new requirement.
That said, The total cost of Michael Baker’s proposal is now $21,230. (See attached). The VMT analysis task is estimated at an hourly rate. Just note, for
any hours not used, the applicant will be reimbursed any remaining money once the study is complete.
Please take a moment to review and let me know if you have any questions. Also attached is the TIS Authorization Form if you wish to go ahead and sign.
Once the check is received by the City, the consultant will be authorized to begin work on the study.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2020 11:22 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
We made some modifications to the parking structure and just submitted revised sets to the city. Please see below for the dropbox link for your reference.
1. Dignity will sign the authorization for the Baker traffic analysis and provide the check. Can you confirm the fee is unchanged considering the length of time that has
passed?
2. Traffic levels have been reduced by the shelter-in-place order and it appears this may continue for a couple months. Can the consultant make adjustments to offset
this temporary reduction?
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p7z6jpi2xuu5m13/AAAjga2qJ5uxocHzD0enAMpva?dl=0
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
925-354-4224 (cell)
805-541-3848 (office)
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to Michael
Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for the work.
Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the total cost
including the consultant fees and the City's administrative fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is received, the
consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these proposals,
let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to sign
approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of the week.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
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Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
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On Aug 23, 2019, at 2:11 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian. I will send the scope to our on-call consultants either today or Monday.
Have a great weekend,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Operations
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, August 23, 2019 2:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
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Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
As applicant for this project representing French Hospital I would like to authorize you to proceed with the focused analysis as described below.
Please let me know if there is anything further required to initiate this process. It is my understanding from Shawna Scott that the analysis can
take up to ten weeks.
Thank you for your assistance,
Brian
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On Aug 19, 2019, at 11:09 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
I had reviewed the response. Below is what I included in my comments for the most recent completeness review. Essentially, I
understand that the current proposal is not generating the amount of peak trips that would typically require a traffic study,
however because the 1996 report is so old, the City will just be requiring a focused analysis. I can assist initiating that. Thanks,
Transportation Department
1. A Transportation Impact Study (TIS) will be required for this project. City TIS Guidelines were updated in 2015 and
now include multimodal elements and analysis. Additionally, per the TIS Guidelines, because the project generates
over 100 trips in the PM peak hour and has an original impact study that is more than two years old, a new study is
required. To move forward on a TIS, contact Jennifer Rice at jrice@slocity.org or 805-781-7058. Comment Revised:
While this particular piece of the proposal does not generate enough trips during the PM peak hour to justify a full
Transportation Impact Study, as the original Master Plan that the 1996 Traffic Study was based on has changed
overtime, a more focused multimodal analysis of a few intersections and segments will be required. Please contact me
to move forward.
2. Bicycle and motorcycle parking shall be included in the plan per the City’s current Zoning Regulations.
If you have questions on the above items,please contact Jennifer Rice,805-781-7058,or by e-mail:jrice@slocity.org
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Operations
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From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 9:01 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
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Subject: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
We are looking for an update on the entitlement schedule and Shawna is out this week. Last we heard she was waiting for your
department to review the comment responses and indicate whether the traffic study comment #33 would clear before she could
provide a tentative schedule.
Have you had a chance to review the responses? Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf><Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
2020_05_06_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal_REVISED.pdf><Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Fukushima, Adam
To:Cohen, Rachel; Scott, Shawna
Subject:RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, August 6, 2021 12:55:27 PM
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Hello Rachel and Shawna,
I’ll be out on vacation 8/9-8/13 so no rush on this while I’m out! Thanks, Adam
From: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 5, 2021 4:09 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Shawna-
Thanks,
Rachel Cohen
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From: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 5, 2021 4:07 PM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Rachel,
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
We checked with the facility and they propose to double the long term bike parking storage that is required by city code.
The required long term bike parking for both the proposed Patient Tower and Parking Deck is 5 spaces. We can update the trip reduction plan to provide space for 10 bikes. The location proposed
is an enclosed storage room in the Parking Deck which is easily accessible via the bike path.
Let me know if that sounds acceptable.
Do you have a recommended area per bike or a rack we can use for planning purposes?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thanks for your patience on this. Please see my response comments in the attached PDF. I think this plan is a good starting point especially since it has already spelled out the
need to achieve the Gold level of the Back N Forth Club program by Rideshare. Also, including the daily financial incentive to employees and making sure there is a mechanism
for employees to know about it makes this plan stronger as well.
In addition to what I mentioned in the PDF comments, one measure that would go a long way in reducing trips would be indoor secured bicycle parking. We’ve heard from several
French employees that this measure is needed and I think you mentioned it in your comments as well. I agree that bike lockers do have limitations and can be hard to manage.
And so my recommendation would be to incorporate secured indoor bike parking for a certain minimum of bikes in some way or another. I can share some examples with you if it
is helpful. But having a secured area for bike parking is probably the biggest thing that would make this Trip Reduction Plan successful and I’d be interested in your thoughts on
that.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:43 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
No problem. Thanks for checking in.
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
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Public Works
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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T 805.781.7190
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Ariana
To:Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna; Steve Orosz
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, May 22, 2020 9:39:46 AM
Hi Jennifer,
You haven’t missed anything, thanks for checking.
We are still waiting for the authorization and check from Dignity—it has to circulate through a few channels before being approved. I’ll let you know when it is on the way.
Best,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
925-354-4224 (cell)
805-541-3848 (office)
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On May 22, 2020, at 8:54 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
Any update on this? If not, no worries, just since I am working from home I didn’t want to miss it if the check/authorization was brought in to the office and I wasn’t
aware.
Hope all is well. Take care,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From:Ariana ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Tuesday,May 12,2020 5:07 PM
To:Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>
Cc:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>;Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Steve Orosz
Subject:Re:FHMC Tower parking structure entitlement ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thanks for the explanation.We’ll send this over to Dignity for their authorization and a check for the fee.
Best regards,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
925-354-4224 (cell)
805-541-3848 (office)
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On May 12,2020,at 11:21 AM,Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>wrote:
Hello Ariana,
What we are asking the consultant to do is just disclose the VMT. Because we don’t have established thresholds at this time, the project will not be held to
impact determinations. It is something the City will be requiring in the event the CEQA documentation is challenged, we will at least have the disclosed
VMT to reference.
I also don’t expect the analysis to take as many hours as shown in the consultants proposal, and any unused budget will be returned to you/applicant at
the end of the study.
Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From:Ariana ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Monday,May 11,2020 12:12 PM
To:Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>
Cc:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>;Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Steve Orosz
Subject:Re:FHMC Tower parking structure entitlement ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
We’re concerned about the application of a new metric without having defined,published standards.Will the 2018 data allow for this application?Below are some
comments and questions from our traffic engineer Steve Orosz:
Per the City's current 2015)guidelines,the VMT analysis is required for projects within 0.5 miles from the Downtown Transit Center or the Cal Poly Transit Center.The
project site is located more than 0.5 miles from the transit centers,therefore a VMT analysis is not required.
Also,we did not find any officially adopted VMT thresholds by the City and Statewide measures under SB 743 are still in draft form.
It sounds like the consultant may need to calculate VMT for the project,but it's applicability is still questionable.The project does not fit residential,office,retail or mixed
use elements of the CEQA VMT guidelines.
Has the City posted the thresholds or guidelines for the VMT analysis?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
925-354-4224 (cell)
805-541-3848 (office)
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On May 8,2020,at 10:54 AM,Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>wrote:
Hello Ariana,
As a follow up to your questions and my email yesterday, attached is a revised proposal from Michael Baker. The original task items did not
change in costs from the original proposal, however Michael Baker was asked to provide a quote for an additional task—VMT analysis. As of
July 1, CEQA requirements for transportation impacts will be based on a VMT analysis. The City has made the decision for TIS from this point
forward to include VMT analysis in order to comply with this new requirement.
That said, The total cost of Michael Baker’s proposal is now $21,230. (See attached). The VMT analysis task is estimated at an hourly rate.
Just note, for any hours not used, the applicant will be reimbursed any remaining money once the study is complete.
Please take a moment to review and let me know if you have any questions. Also attached is the TIS Authorization Form if you wish to go
ahead and sign. Once the check is received by the City, the consultant will be authorized to begin work on the study.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From:ariana@sdgarchitects.com ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Wednesday,April 29,2020 11:22 AM
To:Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>
Cc:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>;Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Steve Orosz
Subject:Re:FHMC Tower parking structure entitlement ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
We made some modifications to the parking structure and just submitted revised sets to the city.Please see below for the dropbox link for your reference.
Dignity will sign the authorization for the Baker traffic analysis and provide the check.Can you confirm the fee is unchanged considering the length of
time that has passed?
Traffic levels have been reduced by the shelter-in-place order and it appears this may continue for a couple months.Can the consultant make
adjustments to offset this temporary reduction?
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/p7z6jpi2xuu5m13/AAAjga2qJ5uxocHzD0enAMpva?dl=0
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
925-354-4224 (cell)
805-541-3848 (office)
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13,2019,at 2:09 PM,Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award
to Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest
cost for the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a Transportation Development Services Authorization
summarizing the total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative fees. Please review. Once the authorization
is signed and payment is received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is
as indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From:Rice,Jennifer
Sent:Tuesday,September 10,2019 2:04 PM
To:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc:Ariana and Allen Melendez ariana@sdgarchitects.com>;Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Macy Mockford macy@sdgarchitects.com>;
Steve O
Subject:RE:FHMC Tower parking structure entitlement ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to
you to sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch
by the end of the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Monday,September 9,2019 4:35 PM
To:Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>
Cc:Ariana and Allen Melendez ariana@sdgarchitects.com>;Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Macy Mockford macy@sdgarchitects.com>;
Steve O
Subject:Re:FHMC Tower parking structure entitlement ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks.We want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Aug 23,2019,at 2:11 PM,Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>wrote:
Thanks Brian. I will send the scope to our on-call consultants either today or Monday.
Have a great weekend,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Operations
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Friday,August 23,2019 2:07 PM
To:Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>
Cc:Ariana and Allen Melendez ariana@sdgarchitects.com>;Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Macy Mockford
macy@sdgarchitects.com>;Steve O
Subject:Re:FHMC Tower parking structure entitlement ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
As applicant for this project representing French Hospital I would like to authorize you to proceed with the focused analysis as
described below.Please let me know if there is anything further required to initiate this process.It is my understanding from
Shawna Scott that the analysis can take up to ten weeks.
Thank you for your assistance,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Aug 19,2019,at 11:09 AM,Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>wrote:
Hello Ariana,
I had reviewed the response.Below is what I included in my comments for the most recent completeness review.
Essentially,I understand that the current proposal is not generating the amount of peak trips that would typically
require a traffic study,however because the 1996 report is so old,the City will just be requiring a focused analysis.I
can assist initiating that.Thanks,
Transportation Department
1. A Transportation Impact Study (TIS) will be required for this project. City TIS Guidelines were updated
in 2015 and now include multimodal elements and analysis. Additionally, per the TIS Guidelines,
because the project generates over 100 trips in the PM peak hour and has an original impact study that is
more than two years old, a new study is required. To move forward on a TIS, contact Jennifer Rice at
jrice@slocity.org or 805-781-7058. Comment Revised: While this particular piece of the proposal does
not generate enough trips during the PM peak hour to justify a full Transportation Impact Study, as the
original Master Plan that the 1996 Traffic Study was based on has changed overtime, a more focused
multimodal analysis of a few intersections and segments will be required. Please contact me to move
forward.
2. Bicycle and motorcycle parking shall be included in the plan per the City’s current Zoning Regulations.
If you have questions on the above items,please contact Jennifer Rice,805-781-7058,or by e-mail:jrice@slocity.org
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Operations
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From:Ariana ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Friday,August 16,2019 9:01 AM
To:Rice,Jennifer jrice@slocity.org>
Cc:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>;Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Macy Mockford
macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject:FHMC Tower parking structure entitlement ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
We are looking for an update on the entitlement schedule and Shawna is out this week.Last we heard she was
waiting for your department to review the comment responses and indicate whether the traffic study comment 33
would clear before she could provide a tentative schedule.
Have you had a chance to review the responses?Please let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf><Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
2020_05_06_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal_REVISED.pdf><Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Fukushima, Adam
To:Ariana Melendez
Subject:RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, August 6, 2021 12:36:00 PM
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Hi Ariana,
Just following up on my VM.
I’m out of the office next week and returning on August 16th but before I left I wanted to make sure I got back to you on this.
Thanks for the feedback on the enclosed bike parking. I’m glad to hear the applicant is willing to consider that. Can you tell me more about what the bike parking requirements are
as part of this development in general? Both for short and long term? I’m also asking this question of our Community Development Department but if you’ve already calculated
that, feel free to share. Knowing this would inform whether 10 spaces is a reasonable mitigation for the traffic impact and VMT. I may make sense to focus more on the long-term
parking since we know that more employees are likely to bike to a hospital than patients. So we may be able to use some discretion about how to fit the requirements to best meet
the needs at French Hospital. Another thing to consider is whether it makes sense for the applicant to relocate any of the existing bike parking that is already on site since this is
such a big change to the facility. That’s completely optional though.
The Community Design Standards, Engineering Standards, and the Active Transportation Plan have design policies for enclosed bike parking areas. I’d be willing to go over those
with you but I think it would be important first to know how much short and longer term bike parking is required as part of this project.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
We checked with the facility and they propose to double the long term bike parking storage that is required by city code.
The required long term bike parking for both the proposed Patient Tower and Parking Deck is 5 spaces. We can update the trip reduction plan to provide space for 10 bikes. The location proposed
is an enclosed storage room in the Parking Deck which is easily accessible via the bike path.
Let me know if that sounds acceptable.
Do you have a recommended area per bike or a rack we can use for planning purposes?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thanks for your patience on this. Please see my response comments in the attached PDF. I think this plan is a good starting point especially since it has already spelled out the
need to achieve the Gold level of the Back N Forth Club program by Rideshare. Also, including the daily financial incentive to employees and making sure there is a mechanism
for employees to know about it makes this plan stronger as well.
In addition to what I mentioned in the PDF comments, one measure that would go a long way in reducing trips would be indoor secured bicycle parking. We’ve heard from several
French employees that this measure is needed and I think you mentioned it in your comments as well. I agree that bike lockers do have limitations and can be hard to manage.
And so my recommendation would be to incorporate secured indoor bike parking for a certain minimum of bikes in some way or another. I can share some examples with you if it
is helpful. But having a secured area for bike parking is probably the biggest thing that would make this Trip Reduction Plan successful and I’d be interested in your thoughts on
that.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:43 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
No problem. Thanks for checking in.
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
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Public Works
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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T 805.781.7190
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:55 PM
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
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www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
ello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
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rom:Fukushima, Adam
To:Rice, Jennifer
Subject:RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, July 30, 2021 4:50:19 PM
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From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 3:53 PM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Adam,
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Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, July 30, 2021 3:15 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Jennifer,
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
We checked with the facility and they propose to double the long term bike parking storage that is required by city code.
The required long term bike parking for both the proposed Patient Tower and Parking Deck is 5 spaces. We can update the trip reduction plan to provide space for 10 bikes. The location proposed
is an enclosed storage room in the Parking Deck which is easily accessible via the bike path.
Let me know if that sounds acceptable.
Do you have a recommended area per bike or a rack we can use for planning purposes?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thanks for your patience on this. Please see my response comments in the attached PDF. I think this plan is a good starting point especially since it has already spelled out the
need to achieve the Gold level of the Back N Forth Club program by Rideshare. Also, including the daily financial incentive to employees and making sure there is a mechanism
for employees to know about it makes this plan stronger as well.
In addition to what I mentioned in the PDF comments, one measure that would go a long way in reducing trips would be indoor secured bicycle parking. We’ve heard from several
French employees that this measure is needed and I think you mentioned it in your comments as well. I agree that bike lockers do have limitations and can be hard to manage.
And so my recommendation would be to incorporate secured indoor bike parking for a certain minimum of bikes in some way or another. I can share some examples with you if it
is helpful. But having a secured area for bike parking is probably the biggest thing that would make this Trip Reduction Plan successful and I’d be interested in your thoughts on
that.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:43 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
No problem. Thanks for checking in.
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Ariana Melendez
To:Fukushima, Adam
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, August 6, 2021 12:45:57 PM
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Hi Adam,
I’m on PTO but came in briefly for a meeting and picked up your message. I tried returning your call but got a voicemail.
See attached for the parking calculations for the Parking Deck/Lab and Patient Tower projects. The bike parking requirements are at the bottom and (5) indoor/longterm spaces are currently
required by zoning code.
We will locate the new short term bike racks near the new entry to the Patient Tower. We can increase the number of outdoor racks as well. Let us know what you think will be a reasonable
mitigation.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, August 6, 2021 at 12:36 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Just following up on my VM.
I’m out of the office next week and returning on August 16th but before I left I wanted to make sure I got back to you on this.
Thanks for the feedback on the enclosed bike parking. I’m glad to hear the applicant is willing to consider that. Can you tell me more about what the bike parking requirements are
as part of this development in general? Both for short and long term? I’m also asking this question of our Community Development Department but if you’ve already calculated
that, feel free to share. Knowing this would inform whether 10 spaces is a reasonable mitigation for the traffic impact and VMT. I may make sense to focus more on the long-term
parking since we know that more employees are likely to bike to a hospital than patients. So we may be able to use some discretion about how to fit the requirements to best meet
the needs at French Hospital. Another thing to consider is whether it makes sense for the applicant to relocate any of the existing bike parking that is already on site since this is
such a big change to the facility. That’s completely optional though.
The Community Design Standards, Engineering Standards, and the Active Transportation Plan have design policies for enclosed bike parking areas. I’d be willing to go over those
with you but I think it would be important first to know how much short and longer term bike parking is required as part of this project.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E AFukushima@slocity.org
T 805.781.7590
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
We checked with the facility and they propose to double the long term bike parking storage that is required by city code.
The required long term bike parking for both the proposed Patient Tower and Parking Deck is 5 spaces. We can update the trip reduction plan to provide space for 10 bikes. The location proposed
is an enclosed storage room in the Parking Deck which is easily accessible via the bike path.
Let me know if that sounds acceptable.
Do you have a recommended area per bike or a rack we can use for planning purposes?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thanks for your patience on this. Please see my response comments in the attached PDF. I think this plan is a good starting point especially since it has already spelled out the
need to achieve the Gold level of the Back N Forth Club program by Rideshare. Also, including the daily financial incentive to employees and making sure there is a mechanism
for employees to know about it makes this plan stronger as well.
In addition to what I mentioned in the PDF comments, one measure that would go a long way in reducing trips would be indoor secured bicycle parking. We’ve heard from several
French employees that this measure is needed and I think you mentioned it in your comments as well. I agree that bike lockers do have limitations and can be hard to manage.
And so my recommendation would be to incorporate secured indoor bike parking for a certain minimum of bikes in some way or another. I can share some examples with you if it
is helpful. But having a secured area for bike parking is probably the biggest thing that would make this Trip Reduction Plan successful and I’d be interested in your thoughts on
that.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:43 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
No problem. Thanks for checking in.
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2021 2:55 PM
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Fukushima, Adam
To:Rice, Jennifer
Subject:RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Thursday, July 22, 2021 3:52:29 PM
Hey Jennifer,
Did you ever hear back from Shawna on the exact language from the EIR? I’d like to make a good push for them to include indoor secured bike parking and so any documentation
to support that would be totally helpful. And if there’s a resolution mentioning the need for a TRP that would be helpful too. Thanks, Adam
From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 12:58 PM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Adam,
It is tied to their VMT mitigation for CEQA. Shawna is the planner and I emailed her earlier to see if she can send me the exact language we used in the EIR—I couldn’t find it in
engergov. Attached is the VMT memo with finding that the TDM was required. Basically, the way we did this one is that the project would need a very aggressive TDM in order to
meet the VMT thresholds, otherwise, as shown in the memo, a less aggressive TDM results in an impact. A monitoring plan will be the only way to measure the effectiveness of
the plan, so that definitely needs to be a part of it (unless you handle the monitoring separate from the plan itself). The plan needs to be approved and in effect upon occupancy of
the project.
I’ll let you know when I hear back from Shawna. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, July 2, 2021 2:38 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Jennifer,
I’m delving into the TDM for French Hospital. I read through the email chain and it looks like this is a standard TDM not tied to VMT goals, correct? Just want to get enough
background on this. Also, do you know where I can find the reso that mentions TDM as a requirement? Lastly, do you know who the planner is on it in case I have questions about
the bike parking? Many thanks. Adam
From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 8:06 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O < Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
To: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
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To:Fukushima, Adam
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Tuesday, July 27, 2021 1:28:18 PM
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Hi Adam,
We checked with the facility and they propose to double the long term bike parking storage that is required by city code.
The required long term bike parking for both the proposed Patient Tower and Parking Deck is 5 spaces. We can update the trip reduction plan to provide space for 10 bikes. The location proposed
is an enclosed storage room in the Parking Deck which is easily accessible via the bike path.
Let me know if that sounds acceptable.
Do you have a recommended area per bike or a rack we can use for planning purposes?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thanks for your patience on this. Please see my response comments in the attached PDF. I think this plan is a good starting point especially since it has already spelled out the
need to achieve the Gold level of the Back N Forth Club program by Rideshare. Also, including the daily financial incentive to employees and making sure there is a mechanism
for employees to know about it makes this plan stronger as well.
In addition to what I mentioned in the PDF comments, one measure that would go a long way in reducing trips would be indoor secured bicycle parking. We’ve heard from several
French employees that this measure is needed and I think you mentioned it in your comments as well. I agree that bike lockers do have limitations and can be hard to manage.
And so my recommendation would be to incorporate secured indoor bike parking for a certain minimum of bikes in some way or another. I can share some examples with you if it
is helpful. But having a secured area for bike parking is probably the biggest thing that would make this Trip Reduction Plan successful and I’d be interested in your thoughts on
that.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:43 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
No problem. Thanks for checking in.
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
To: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
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sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
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To:Ariana Melendez
Subject:RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
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Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
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Public Works
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Hi Luke,
I’m following up on our meeting regarding the FH VMT analysis. We are checking with the hospital to see if they have any additional data for the existing operations that they can share.
Would it be possible to see your VMT traffic model and/or some of the input value sources and calculations?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
To: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
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On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Ariana Melendez
To:Fukushima, Adam
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, July 23, 2021 3:11:42 PM
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Hi Adam,
Thanks for your feedback. We’re checking with the facility about how best to incorporate indoor bike parking and will get back to you with a revised Plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:23 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thanks for your patience on this. Please see my response comments in the attached PDF. I think this plan is a good starting point especially since it has already spelled out the
need to achieve the Gold level of the Back N Forth Club program by Rideshare. Also, including the daily financial incentive to employees and making sure there is a mechanism
for employees to know about it makes this plan stronger as well.
In addition to what I mentioned in the PDF comments, one measure that would go a long way in reducing trips would be indoor secured bicycle parking. We’ve heard from several
French employees that this measure is needed and I think you mentioned it in your comments as well. I agree that bike lockers do have limitations and can be hard to manage.
And so my recommendation would be to incorporate secured indoor bike parking for a certain minimum of bikes in some way or another. I can share some examples with you if it
is helpful. But having a secured area for bike parking is probably the biggest thing that would make this Trip Reduction Plan successful and I’d be interested in your thoughts on
that.
Best,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:43 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
No problem. Thanks for checking in.
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
From: "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
To: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Fukushima, Adam
To:Ariana Melendez
Subject:RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, July 2, 2021 3:16:00 PM
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Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E AFukushima@slocity.org
T 805.781.7590
slocity.org
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
To: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
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805-541-3848
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On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
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From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Ariana Melendez
To:Fukushima, Adam
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Thursday, July 15, 2021 10:43:15 AM
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Hi Adam,
No problem. Thanks for checking in.
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 10:40 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hey Ariana,
I wanted to apologize for not getting in touch earlier. We have some big presentations to Council and Committees this week. I did receive your comments back and I will get in to
them on Monday. Just wanted to let you know. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 9:41 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I responded to the comments within the PDF—please see attached.
We’ll hold off on making any changes until you’ve had a chance to review the other documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
My apologies on forgetting to attach the file. Here it is. My comments are in the pdf. I’ll take a look at the attachments you sent me. After you have a chance to review my
comments in the pdf let’s get back in touch. Thanks, Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:10 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
I apologize, I thought you were provided with all the info by Jennifer Rice when they handed it over.
Here is a link to the latest entitlement set, currently under review. It includes a new patient tower, parking deck and helistop. The planner is Shawna Scott.
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/96bgi78diatc6gj/AAA6oi6X4LMhJ-GSwG-U3dV1a?dl=0
The purpose of this traffic management plan is to support the CEQA negative declaration—see attached Baker study completed by the City’s consultant. It lists suggested TDM measures resulting in
a mitigated impact. Jennifer said the study is sufficient to complete the entitlement process but we’ll need to work with you on the final TDM plan as part of a building permit. The new TDM plan
would replace the 2018 version. We are proposing a slightly altered set of measures based on review by our traffic engineer (Orosz Engineering), see the 042021 VMT Justification pdf.
Can you resend the attachment with notes you referenced? I did not receive it.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, July 2, 2021 at 3:16 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Thanks for your patience. I had a chance to take an initial look at your TDM plan. I’d like to start with just asking a few questions that would help me understand how the TDM plan
may be best used.
1. It would be helpful to know more about what development this TDM plan is connected with. It mentioned a helipad but if you have a project description of the whole project
you can share with me that would be super helpful.
2. In 2018 French Hospital completed a TDM plan as part of a previous development. See attached. Is the new draft TDM Plan envisioned to work in tandem with it or
supersede it? Just wanted to know more info on that.
3. I’ve added just some extra questions into the draft TDM plan. If you can respond to those that would be helpful.
Look forward to hearing your response and working with you to complete the TDM plan.
Best wishes,
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Please see attached for the proposed TDM plan along with the justification on VMT mitigation strategies.
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, June 28, 2021 at 9:49 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Can you resend me the TDM plan? I can’t find it in my files unfortunately. Once I get it, I can get you an initial response by the end of the week. Thank you.
Adam Fukushima, PTP
Active Transportation Manager
Public Works
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58 AM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Cc: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in again on the TDM plan. Do you have an estimate on how long the review period will be?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Monday, June 14, 2021 at 8:36 AM
To: "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Adam,
Checking in on the French Hospital TDM plan.
Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, May 28, 2021 at 8:05 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz < "Fukushima, Adam" <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
To: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Fukushima, Adam
To:Rice, Jennifer
Subject:RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, July 2, 2021 2:38:05 PM
Attachments:FHMC TDM 2021.pdf
Hey Jennifer,
I’m delving into the TDM for French Hospital. I read through the email chain and it looks like this is a standard TDM not tied to VMT goals, correct? Just want to get enough
background on this. Also, do you know where I can find the reso that mentions TDM as a requirement? Lastly, do you know who the planner is on it in case I have questions about
the bike parking? Many thanks. Adam
From: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, May 28, 2021 8:06 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O < Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Apologies for the late response on this. You will work with Adam Fukushima, Active Transportation Manager, to review/finalize the TDM. I have copied him in this email.
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28 PM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke and Jennifer,
We have an active building permit application for the Parking Deck/Helistop (BLDG-1347-2020) undergoing concurrent review along with the planning application. Can we complete the TDM plan
review with this application?
Please see attached proposed TDM plan.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Friday, April 30, 2021 at 8:19 AM
To: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Great, we’ll plan to submit the TDM plan along with the building permit review.
We appreciate your time in reviewing the documents.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:21 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
The mitigation measure will require submitting the TDM Plan to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division prior to issuance of building permits. The elements of the plan
would need to be implemented with occupancy of the new development, with performance monitoring to follow at regular intervals after occupancy (typically annually).
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 29, 2021 9:12 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Sorry, I meant:
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the TDM program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 9:08 AM
To: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for clarifying.
At what point in the permitting process do we need to submit the VMT program for review?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at 4:55 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Thank you for providing the additional recommendation as it does help to better understand what the applicant is currently doing to reduce vehicle trips.
I do want to clarify that the question the VMT Analysis is answering is whether or not a TDM program would be effective enough to reduce project generated VMT to a certain
threshold. The analysis concluded that with an aggressive TDM program the project would not result in a significant impact, so to adjust the percentages as your table shows
would not change the mitigation measure for the project, as the conclusion would be the same.
The TDM strategies shown are not set in stone or part of the mitigation measure itself—it is just to analyze in order to determine if TDM measures would be an appropriate
mitigation measure. For the actual mitigation, the applicant would prepare and submit a TDM program and monitoring program to demonstrate that the measures are effective. As
monitoring occurs, if the applicant can demonstrate they have met the reduction with measures currently in place, and as long as that effectiveness continues indefinitely, that is
great. If certain strategies are not working, the TDM can be modified and adjusted to use different strategies that may be more effective.
In regards to the specific VMT Justification memo you provided, looking over it, some of the items seem reasonable, but again, as it doesn’t change the conclusion or mitigation
measure, it is somewhat unnecessary to change. There is not any remaining budget for the consultant of the traffic study, so additional changes to the report/scope of work at this
point would require additional funding.
Let me know if this makes sense or if there are further questions. I’m happy to set up a meeting to walk through it as well. If the applicant is set on modifying the report and can
provide additional funding as necessary, that is ok as well.
Thank you,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer and Luke,
We reviewed the updated VMT analysis and would like to propose some edits to the mitigation measures. Please see attached VMT Justification for the suggested measures and percentage
reductions. These proposed edits relate to the prominent bike/pedestrian access, the existing trip reduction marketing program (document attached) and access to food/shopping within the
existing and proposed facility.
Please let us know if you have any questions on our justification or would like any additional background information.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, April 8, 2021 at 8:30 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Morning Ariana,
Attached is a revised VMT analysis using a different threshold that is more appropriate for the use of this project. The report finds that an aggressive TDM and monitoring program
will result in a less than significant impact. The TDM and monitoring program will end up being a condition of the project.
Let me know if you have any questions. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, April 2, 2021 9:39 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Checking in to see if you have any updates on the traffic study.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 9:58 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
I’ve attached a couple of documents that provide greater detail on how the SLO Travel Demand Model is used to generate traffic projections and extract VMT estimates.
1. SLO Model Documentation (See Chapter 4 for details on Trip Generation for different land use types).
2. Traffic Impact Study Guidelines (See Appendix B for details on how the model is used to calculate VMT)
We’ve talked further with our traffic consultant who prepared the TIS and VMT analysis for the FHMC project. Based on further discussion regarding the specifics of this particular
hospital expansion and what users will be generating the bulk of the new traffic generated (patients & services, not employee trips), we’ve agreed that the VMT per Employee
threshold is probably not the best performance measure for this particular project. Instead, the consultant is going to refine the VMT per Service Population calculations, which
look at the VMT change associated with the project as a ratio of the “existing” and “existing+project” VMT per total service population (employees+residents) within the region. At
first glance, the overall VMT impact associated with the project is expected to be less with this threshold compared to the employment-based threshold and a more appropriate
performance measure for this particular proposal.
I think we’ll have the updated VMT memo with these refinements next week and will certainly huddle up with the group at that time to discuss the final findings and potential
mitigation strategies as needed.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E LSchwartz@slocity.org
T 805.781.7190
slocity.org
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, March 15, 2021 11:35 AM
To: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>; Steve O <
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Luke,
Following up on the model documentation for the FHMC VMT study.
Do you have any additional information you can share with us?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
From: Luke Schwartz <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 26, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>, Jennifer Rice <jrice@slocity.org>, Steve Orosz <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Ariana,
Jennifer and I reviewed the follow-up comments/questions that came out of our meeting last week and have a call scheduled for next week with our traffic consultant to discuss
further. As part of that discussion, we’ll pull together some additional documentation from the modeling to share with you.
Thanks,
Luke Schwartz, PE
Transportation Manager
Public Works
From: "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 5, 2021 at 11:04 AM
To: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hello Ariana,
Attached is the completed TIS and VMT Analysis for the French Hospital Master Campus. If you have any questions regarding either document please let me know. Thanks and
have a great weekend!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Ariana <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks Jennifer,
I’m updating the project schedule. Can you give me an estimate on how long the VMT analysis will take?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Jan 13, 2021, at 4:14 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Ariana,
The VMT analysis portion of the traffic study was pending being finalizes until a determination was made regarding what type of environmental review the project
needed. Shawna let me know the project will have an initial study, so now that I know that we can wrap up the VMT analysis. I will be in touch soon. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
pronouns she/her/hers
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: ariana@sdgarchitects.com <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:44 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Can you give us an update on the status of the traffic study?
The entitlement application has been held up by a legal document but it looks like we’ll be able to move forward in February.
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
ariana@sdgarchitects.com
http://www.sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 5:25 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks for that confirmation!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>; Campbell, Rebecca
MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Correct. The employees, physicians and venders quoted to you are for the hospital only and do not include Pacific Medical Plaza, Hearst Cancer Resource Center or any
other entity outside the hospital walls.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 30, 2020, at 12:49 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks—hopefully this is the last question—can you clarify if you are using employee numbers for the hospital only? The site includes a
surgery center as well, right? (Pacific Medical Plaza? Hearst Cancer Resource Center?)
Ultimately, I think what you provided gives us enough data to fit this into the model, but I’m still wondering why the models assumption of
existing employees is so far off. I’m wondering if it is these other on-site uses. For this report I think as long as we have the change in
employees with project (as you provided) we can make it work, but if you happen to know if the other uses were included in the counts that
would be helpful. Thanks!!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC <Daniel.Farnum@DignityHealth.org>;
Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC <Rebecca.Campbell@DignityHealth.org>; Lisa Millar <Allen, Mark - MRMC <Mark.Allen@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good Morning Jennifer,
I met this morning with the management of the hospital regarding your email of 9/23/20. They have adjusted their reporting as follows:
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff + 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 296 total*
After Tower = 296 Staff+ 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 336 total
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff+ 27 non-contract physicians+ 3 medical venders = 371 total*
After Tower = 376 Staff + 35 non-contract physicians+ 5 medical venders = 416 total
includes 40-45 Rideshare employees that bike or use public transportation to and from work.
Please let me know if you have any questions
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 23, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
The consultants employee estimates using the model is significantly different than what you provided. Is it possible the numbers
you provided only considers employees that are non-contractors and in reality the hospital supports more employees that are not
captured in those “daily” numbers? The major difference in employee numbers concerns me, as this is the way we are proposing
to analyze the Vehicle Miles Traveled for CEQA impacts. It is in all our bests interests to have this as close to accurate as possible
so that it is justifiable. Can you provide any reference for the numbers you sent over?
For example, the model estimated 771 existing daily employees and estimated an increase of 910 employees after the expansion
so a total of 1,680). As stated—these are estimates—so any real data you or Dignity can provide will be more accurate, but the
major difference between these estimates and what you provided seems like maybe something is missing. If not—we should
definitely know that to update the model.
Any additional information you can provide would be helpful. Thank you for your help on this!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2020 10:16 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
Hopefully the info will suffice?
Largest Shift (Hours 0600 to 1800)
Existing = 266 staff
After Tower = 296 Staff
All shifts per day (2 shifts = 24 hours)
Existing = 341 staff
After Tower = 376 Staff
Please let me know if you need additional information.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 22, 2020, at 9:35 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Sorry for all the questions—any chance Dignity can provide a daily average of employees (existing and with proposed
project)? Thanks,
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 8:31 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Dignity says the largest current shift is Hours 0600 to 1800 = 266
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 16, 2020, at 12:35 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Thanks Brian—can they provide a number of existing employees?
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 12:07 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Jennifer,
The Facilities Manager at French Hospital projects they will have a total of 296 employees for their largest shift
6:00-18:00) once the new addition is operational. Please let me know if you have any other questions.
Thank you
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 9, 2020, at 7:44 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Are you still working on this project for French Hospital expansion? We are wrapping up the
traffic study and VMT analysis and was wondering if there is any information on number of (a)
existing and (b) proposed employees at French Hospital? Any information would be helpful.
Thanks in advance!
Jennifer Rice, PTP
Transportation Planner/Engineer III
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 27, 2019 9:57 AM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Macy
Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks for staying on this Jennifer.
I have been working with our client and expect their authorization and check at any time.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 27, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
Just following up on this. Have you had a chance to review with the project team?
Also, attached is an updated authorization form (with the account numbers filled
in—this doesn’t change the authorization, it is just for City accounting purposes).
If you already filled out the previous one I sent, that is fine, too.
Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, September 13, 2019 2:28 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thanks very much Jennifer,
We’ll huddle up with th owner and let you know asap what their decision is.
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image001.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Sep 13, 2019, at 2:09 PM, Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org> wrote:
Hello Brian,
I received proposals for the Focused Transportation Analysis for
French Hospital Medical Center. My recommendation is to award to
Michael Baker International. Their proposal demonstrated a clear
understanding of the project as well as proposed the lowest cost for
the work. Attached is the proposal from Michael Baker as well a
Transportation Development Services Authorization summarizing the
total cost including the consultant fees and the City's administrative
fees. Please review. Once the authorization is signed and payment is
received, the consultant will be authorized to begin work.
For reference, the following consultants also proposed, and their
associated costs are listed. If you would like to see any of these
proposals, let me know. The decision of which City on-call consultant
to use is the applicant’s to make, but my recommendation is as
indicated above.
GHD $15,764.00
CCTC $13,480.00
Let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Rice, Jennifer
Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 2:04 PM
To: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hello Brian,
I received proposals from the on-call consultants on Friday. As soon
as I complete the review I will send an authorization form to you to
sign approving the costs and authorizing the City to move forward
with the consultant on the work. I’ll probably be in touch by the end of
the week. Thanks,
Jennifer Rice
Transportation Planner/Engineer
Public Works
Transportation Planning/Engineering
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E jrice@slocity.org
T 805.781.7058
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Monday, September 9, 2019 4:35 PM
To: Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>; Scott, Shawna
sscott@slocity.org>; Macy Mockford <macy@sdgarchitects.com>; Steve O
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-
2019
Hi Jennifer,
I hope you don’t mind if we check the status of TIS every couple weeks. We
want to have the answers before our client asks:)
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
Michael Baker 2019_09_04_SLO_French_Medical_MBI_Proposal.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>