HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESPONSIVE DOCUMENTS_PRR22074 - Final BatchFrom:Ariana Melendez
To:Fukushima, Adam
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Tuesday, July 6, 2021 9:12:22 AM
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2021 04 08 SLO French VMT Memo FINAL.pdf
2020 08 05 SLO French Medical Traffic Report FINAL.pdf
FHMC TDM 2021[2].pdf
042021 VMT Justification[2].pdf
042820 2020 French Hospital Parking Garage and Land Use Updates.pdf
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
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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.
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
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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
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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
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
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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>
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From:Fukushima, Adam
To:Ariana Melendez
Cc:Rice, Jennifer
Subject:RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Monday, June 28, 2021 9:49:52 AM
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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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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>
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
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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:Ariana Melendez
To:Fukushima, Adam
Cc:Rice, Jennifer
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Monday, June 28, 2021 9:56:19 AM
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FHMC TDM 2021.pdf
042021 VMT Justification.pdf
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
E AFukushima@slocity.org
T 805.781.7590
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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
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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:Ariana Melendez
To:Fukushima, Adam
Cc:Rice, Jennifer
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Monday, June 28, 2021 8:58:28 AM
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
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:Ariana Melendez
To:Schwartz, Luke; Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna; Steve O
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Tuesday, May 18, 2021 1:28:38 PM
Attachments:FHMC TDM 2021.pdf
042021 VMT Justification.pdf
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
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:Ariana Melendez
To:Schwartz, Luke; Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna; Steve O
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, April 30, 2021 8:20:01 AM
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
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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
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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:Ariana Melendez
To:Rice, Jennifer; Schwartz, Luke
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna; Steve O
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Tuesday, April 20, 2021 10:27:47 AM
Attachments:042021 VMT Justification.pdf
FRENCH HOSPITAL Parking and Trip Reduction Management Program.pdf
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
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
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:Ariana Melendez
To:Schwartz, Luke
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna; Rice, Jennifer; Steve O
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, April 2, 2021 9:38:56 AM
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,
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
image001.jpg>
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
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:Ariana Melendez
To:Scott, Shawna; Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Brian Starr;
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Friday, February 12, 2021 9:30:28 AM
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Thanks Shawna,
I forwarded the email to Brian and Steve Orosz.
We’ll see you then.
Best,
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: "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Date: Friday, February 12, 2021 at 9:19 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, " <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Thank you, Ariana. I’ve sent out a Teams meeting invitation for Thursday 2/18 at 4:00 PM.
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 1:30 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Rice, Jennifer <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>;
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Hi Shawna,
We are available:
This afternoon
Friday 2/12: anytime
Monday 2/15: after 1pm
Wednesday 2/17: after 2:30
Thursday 2/18: 12-1pm, or after 3:30pm
Friday 2/19: anytime
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: "Scott, Shawna" <sscott@slocity.org>
Date: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 9:01 AM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, "Rice, Jennifer" <jrice@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>, " <
Subject: RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Good morning, Ariana,
The VMT study is required to comply with the California Environmental Quality Act, and will be incorporated into the environmental analysis for the project. We’d like to set up a
meeting with your team to discuss; please let us know your availability next week.
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
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2021 8:30 AM
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,
We reviewed the reports along with our traffic engineer. The TIA is what we expected showing that only signal timing changes are needed to mitigate the project impacts.
The VMT report does raise a few issues/questions:
When we gave the city approval for this study, we were told it was for informational purposes only (see attached email). Can you confirm the project will not be held to the impact
determination?
In Table 1, the Hospital should qualify for the exemption under the public service facilities (police, fire, libraries, etc.), in our opinion. The hospital is definitely a public service land use –
especially the proposed project elements.
In Table 3, it appears the project total jobs increase is 469 employees rather than 45 employees.
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
image001.jpg>
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
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:Ariana Melendez
To:Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna;
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Thursday, February 11, 2021 8:30:00 AM
Attachments:RE FHMC Tower parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019.msg
Hi Jennifer,
We reviewed the reports along with our traffic engineer. The TIA is what we expected showing that only signal timing changes are needed to mitigate the project impacts.
The VMT report does raise a few issues/questions:
When we gave the city approval for this study, we were told it was for informational purposes only (see attached email). Can you confirm the project will not be held to the impact
determination?
In Table 1, the Hospital should qualify for the exemption under the public service facilities (police, fire, libraries, etc.), in our opinion. The hospital is definitely a public service land use –
especially the proposed project elements.
In Table 3, it appears the project total jobs increase is 469 employees rather than 45 employees.
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
image001.jpg>
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
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@sdgarchitects.com
To:Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:43:44 PM
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 lisa@pci1980.com>;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 lisa@pci1980.com>;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
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:ariana@sdgarchitects.com
To:Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna; Steve Orosz
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Wednesday, June 10, 2020 9:05:16 AM
Attachments:Transportation Development Services Authorization-signed.pdf
image005.pdf
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
slocity.org
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
image001.jpg>
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
image001.jpg>
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:Brian Starr
To:Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Ariana Melendez; Scott, Shawna; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC; Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC; Lisa Millar; Allen, Mark - MRMC
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Wednesday, September 30, 2020 3:12:44 PM
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
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 lisa@pci1980.com>;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
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
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
image001.jpg>
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>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
From:Brian Starr
To:Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Ariana Melendez; Scott, Shawna; Farnum, Daniel - FHMC; Campbell, Rebecca - MRMC; Lisa Millar; Allen, Mark - MRMC
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Tuesday, September 29, 2020 10:15:01 AM
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
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
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
image001.jpg>
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
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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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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>
Transportation Development Services Authorization.pdf>
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To:Ariana Melendez
Subject:RE: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
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Thanks Ariana! I’ll run this by our Community Development folks just to confirm. I’ll get back to you when I return on the 16th. Thanks again. Adam
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Friday, August 6, 2021 12:45 PM
To: Fukushima, Adam <AFukushi@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
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
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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
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
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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
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
image001.jpg>
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 <lisa@pci1980.com>; 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
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:Ariana
To:Rice, Jennifer
Cc:Brian Starr; Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: FHMC Tower & parking structure entitlement - ARCH-0161-2019
Date:Wednesday, January 13, 2021 4:19:02 PM
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 lisa@pci1980.com>;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
image001.jpg>
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 lisa@pci1980.com>;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
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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
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
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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
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:Bell, Kyle
To:James Cooper; Ron Reilly
Subject:RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application - SBDV-0444-2021
Date:Friday, August 20, 2021 3:27:00 PM
Attachments:SBDV-0444-2021 (1911 and 1941 Johnson Ave.).pdf
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Please see the attached final version of the approval letter.
Kyle Bell
CDD Associate Planner
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From: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Sent: Monday, August 16, 2021 9:04 AM
To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Ron Reilly <rreilly@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application - SBDV-0444-2021
Good morning Kyle,
Thank you for sending the draft letter along. Was it able to get signed over the past week? Thanks!
James Cooper
Garing, Taylor & Associates, Inc.
Office (805) 489-1321
From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2021 10:28 AM
To: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>; Ron Reilly <rreilly@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application - SBDV-0444-2021
Good afternoon,
Please see the attached draft lot line adjustment approval letter, the letter is still considered a draft as it has not been signed by the Deputy Director yet. I will let you know if there
are any changes prior to the final signature.
Let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding the letter or next steps in the process.
Kyle Bell
CDD Associate Planner
T 805.781.7524
From: Bell, Kyle
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 12:04 PM
To: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>; Ron Reilly <rreilly@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application - SBDV-0444-2021
The project was deemed complete on July 9th.
Kyle Bell
CDD Associate Planner
E KBell@slocity.org
T 805.781.7524
From: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 10:16 AM
To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>; Ron Reilly <rreilly@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application - SBDV-0444-2021
Hi Kyle,
Thank you for the update. Was there a specific date that the application was deemed complete? The legal team would like that information for their agreement documents with the neighbor.
Thanks!
James Cooper
Garing, Taylor & Associates, Inc.
Office (805) 489-1321
From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2021 4:09 PM
To: Ron Reilly <rreilly@garingtaylor.com>
Cc: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application - SBDV-0444-2021
Good afternoon,
The project was deemed complete last week and is scheduled for final action after August 9th, 2021. We are mailing out notices to the neighbors tomorrow.
I don’t believe there is any need for a meeting at this time, I will let you know if any concerns are raised during the public noticing period.
Kyle Bell
CDD Associate Planner
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From: Ron Reilly <rreilly@garingtaylor.com>
Sent: Monday, July 26, 2021 4:04 PM
To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>
Cc: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application - SBDV-0444-2021
Importance: High
Kyle,
I was informed that the permit number for this job is SBDV-0444-2021, that it was issued to other reviewing parties on July 9th, and that an internal due date of July 22nd was set (though it seems
this due date was missed).
We understand how busy the entire industry is at this moment in time. Our client would like to setup a brief, 10-15 minute Zoom (or a call if need be) with yourself and the other reviewing parties
so that we can brainstorm, together, how best to get through this process in a timeframe acceptable to each of the stakeholders.
We appreciate your assistance arranging the meeting/call. Please let me know if there is someone else I should call in order to get that scheduled.
Thank you.
Ron
Ronald G. Reilly, PE, QSD
Garing, Taylor & Associates, Inc.
o. 805.489.1321
m. 805.458.5230
From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 2:34 PM
To: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Cc: Ron Reilly <rreilly@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application
Good afternoon,
We have finished transferring over the fees to the correct application, please contact Rebecca Cox (805) 781-7171 or email at rcox@slocity.org to schedule a call or appointment
to pay the remaining fee of $276.28.
Let me know if you have any questions.
Kyle Bell
CDD Associate Planner
T 805.781.7524
From: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 9:32 PM
To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>
Cc: Ron Reilly <rreilly@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application
Good evening Kyle,
Thank you for informing me of the situation and taking ownership of the processing error. This was an urgent project when we submitted our tentative map and made the digital payment on May
11th. Being over a month into the City’s initial 50-day application review window is there anything City staff can do to elevate this project? We can immediately provide funding for the additional
276.28 fee as soon as the invoice gets produced. If in the meantime you can put our map on the top of each person’s pile that would be much apricated. Please let me know if there’s anything
more I can do; with the tight window I would just like to ensure that we are able to move forward as efficiently as possible to make up for the lost time. Thank you for your assistance.
James Cooper, PE, LS | Principal Surveyor
Garing, Taylor & Associates, Inc. | 141 South Elm Street, Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Office (805) 489-1321 | www.garingtaylor.com
From: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>
Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2021 9:44 AM
To: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application
Good morning,
My name is Kyle Bell, Associate Planner with the Community Development Department. Your application has been recently re-assigned to me to correct an error that occurred
during the intake.
It would seem that you have applied for a final map for the lot line adjustment, however, it has been brought to our attention that you intended to submit for a Tentative Lot Line
Adjustment (two different review procedures). The final map application is for the recordation of the lot line adjustment, whereas the Tentative Lot Line Adjustment is the process
to review and consider the request for the modification to the lot lines.
In order to remedy this mistake, we will need payment for the Tentative Lot Line Adjustment Fee which is $3,343.19, you have already paid the final map fee of $3,066.91. I am
working to transfer the fees to the correct application type and will need payment for the difference in application costs. I will send you an invoice once the transfer of payment has
been completed.
Due to this mistake, the application has not been processed. Now that we are aware of the issue I will work to expedite the review process as best as I am able, once full payment
of the application has been received.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Kyle Bell
CDD Associate Planner
T 805.781.7524
From: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Sent: Friday, June 18, 2021 9:18 AM
To: Bultema, Graham <gbultema@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application
Hey good morning Graham,
I was hoping to get a status update to share with our client. How is the review process going?
James Cooper
Garing, Taylor & Associates, Inc.
Office (805) 489-1321
From: Bultema, Graham <gbultema@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 8:45 AM
To: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: RE: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application
Hello James,
Your recent lot line adjustment application has been processed. Attached to this email is your receipt for the application payment.
James Cooper
Garing, Taylor & Associates, Inc.
Office (805) 489-1321
From: Bultema, Graham <gbultema@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2021 11:52 AM
To: James Cooper <jcooper@garingtaylor.com>
Subject: FMAP-0302-2021 (1911 & 1941 Johnson) - Lot Line Adjustment application
Dear Mr. Cooper,
I am reaching out to you to let you know that the City of San Luis Obispo has processed your application submittal for a Lot Line Adjustment application for the properties of 1911
Johnson & 1941 Johnson (Parcels 003-568-004, 003-578-026, and 003-578-063).
Submittal fees must be paid before review is initiated. Please pay the invoice at the link provided below. Your invoice number is 00024443.
https://infoslo.slocity.org/EnerGov Prod/selfservice#/payinvoice
Please let me know when the invoice is paid so that we can begin the review.
Thank you,
Graham Bultema
Assistant Planner
Community Development
919 Palm, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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I had a couple of questions regarding the construction information provided. Could you please review below?
1. The worksheet I have identifies a period of 54 days for constructing the tower (Nov 1, 2023 – Jan 15, 2024). This seems too short of a period for building construction. Could you
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: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Date: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 12:44 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>, Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>, "Cohen, Rachel" <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: French Hospital - Revised Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana,
The revised Mitigation Agreement is attached.
Cassidy Williams and Emily Creel with SWCA are copied; Cassidy will be the Contract Planner/Project Manager for this project moving forward. Rachel Cohen is also attached;
she will be the City staff liaison for this project moving forward.
I will be assisting with wrapping up the Mitigation Agreement and public noticing requirements, so you can copy me when you send over a PDF of the signed agreement. You can
then follow up with the hard copy and check for environmental filing fees with Rachel.
Thank you,
Shawna
Shawna Scott
Special Projects Manager
Utilities
879 Morro, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Ariana Melendez
To:Cohen, Rachel
Cc:Cassidy Williams; Emily Creel; Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: French Hospital - Revised Mitigation Agreement
Date:Monday, March 7, 2022 11:04:22 AM
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Mitigation Agreement v4.pdf
Hi Rachel,
Please see attached for the signed agreement. We will drop of the check during counter hours this afternoon.
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: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 at 3:18 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>, Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital - Revised Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana-
Yes, Fish and Wildlife fees will be due with the signed agreement. If we’re able to get the signed agreement by no later than Monday, we would be on track to go to the ARC
Hearing on March 21, 2022.
Cheers,
Rachel Cohen
pronouns she/her/hers
Associate Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 3:00 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>; Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital - Revised Mitigation Agreement
Thank you Shawna and Rachel,
We are recommending that the facility approve the agreement and will let them know the deadline. I’m assuming we’ll need the Fish/Wildlife fee paid by then as well.
Assuming we meet that date, when would the ARC be scheduled?
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, March 1, 2022 at 2:54 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>, Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>, "Cohen, Rachel" <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: French Hospital - Revised Mitigation Agreement
Regarding timeframes, can you please have the signed agreement to Rachel by Monday morning?
From: Scott, Shawna
Sent: Tuesday, March 1, 2022 2:53 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>; Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>; Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: French Hospital - Revised Mitigation Agreement
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, March 1, 2022 at 12:44 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>, Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>, "Cohen, Rachel" <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: French Hospital - Revised Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana,
The revised Mitigation Agreement is attached.
Cassidy Williams and Emily Creel with SWCA are copied; Cassidy will be the Contract Planner/Project Manager for this project moving forward. Rachel Cohen is also attached;
she will be the City staff liaison for this project moving forward.
I will be assisting with wrapping up the Mitigation Agreement and public noticing requirements, so you can copy me when you send over a PDF of the signed agreement. You can
then follow up with the hard copy and check for environmental filing fees with Rachel.
Thank you,
Shawna
Shawna Scott
Special Projects Manager
Utilities
879 Morro, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:Ariana Melendez
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Date:Tuesday, January 4, 2022 5:06:16 PM
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No problem, just wanted to make sure.
If you send the filled in form, we’ll get the check from Dignity.
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 4, 2022 at 4:39 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana,
It’s a different process. When the Initial Study is released for public review, we will also send it to the State Clearinghouse and they will send it to state agencies including CDFW.
The fee is required for the CEQA process, and the County Clerk will not file the Notice of Determination (for the CEQA document) without payment of the fee.
The notification identified by the CDFW Warden relates to a state regulatory process - the Streambed Alteration Agreement required for work within the creek bank.
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 3:11 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
That looks great.
Also just want to be sure this is necessary: the biologist and I met with the Fish & Wildlife Warden who said we needed to submit a “notification” only for the proposed work. This is listed on page 4
of his report.
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 4, 2022 at 3:01 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana, I pulled this form (attached) from the CDFW website, will this work for them if I complete the fields?
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 2:54 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
Okay, however they are asking for an invoice. Do you have something other than the description in the mitigation agreement?
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 4, 2022 at 2:46 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana,
Unfortunately, online payment is not available; the check is paid to the San Luis Obispo County Clerk and then they transfer the funds to CDFW.
We will keep the check in a safe here at the City until we file the Notice of Determination (that occurs after adoption of the MND and approval of a project). We’ll make sure to
send a receipt for their records.
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 2:36 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
Yes we should have the arborist reports soon—he was just delayed by the rain.
Can Dignity pay the Fish & Wildlife fee online or do you need a check?
Thank you,
Ariana Melendez
Project Architect
Studio Design Group Architects, Inc.
762 Higuera Street, Suite 212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Happy New Year!
We sent a few questions on the mitigation agreement (in emails below) but I understand the city was closed last week. Can you let us know how our schedule will be impacted as I expect it will take
a few more days to resolve the questions? You had listed Jan 3 as a deadline for the signed agreement to make the Feb 7 ARC date.
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, December 30, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
One additional question:
Item GHG-3 notes a plan shall be prepared and approved by the City prior to issuance.
We did complete the attached checklist as part of the Environmental docs. Is there anything additional that this needed to satisfy the requirement?
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, December 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
We waiting for the Tower architect and the builder to review the agreement but in the meantime, we noted a couple items for comment:
BR-1: the attached biologist report recommends work on the eucalyptus grove to be outside of the nesting season or a survey should be conducted. However the mitigation agreement
expands this to include “site preparation, construction, and vegetation removal”. Is the intent is to limit the Tower and Parking Deck construction to occur outside the nesting season, or
restrict construction if nests are found? If so, this appears to be far more conservative than the biologist is recommending and would likely make the project infeasible to construct.
GHG-1: Per Baker’s report, the TDM should achieve 15% of the county average, OR 17.43 VMT (the mitigation document lists “of” which to me could read that we need to achieve 15% of
17.43).
GHG-1: We would like to see the specific strategies 1-3 removed from the mitigation agreement. We are working with Adam Fukushima on a TDM plan and it may or may not include these
specific items. Here is what we were told by Jennifer Rice after the Baker report was issued: 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.
GHG-2: item 8 requires Cal Green tier 2 standards for graywater, rainwater or recycled water. We’re not finding anything in the CGBSC regarding tiers for these items. Can you clarify the
requirement?
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: Monday, December 20, 2021 at 5:57 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana and Brian,
The Mitigation Agreement is attached. Please reach out with any questions.
Thank you,
Shawna
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E sscott@slocity.org
T 805.781.7176
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From:Ariana Melendez
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Date:Tuesday, January 4, 2022 3:11:46 PM
Attachments:image001.png
image002.png
image003.png
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DWE SDG French Hospital Heliport BRA FINAL 3-31-2021.pdf
Hi Shawna,
That looks great.
Also just want to be sure this is necessary: the biologist and I met with the Fish & Wildlife Warden who said we needed to submit a “notification” only for the proposed work. This is listed on page 4
of his report.
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 4, 2022 at 3:01 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana, I pulled this form (attached) from the CDFW website, will this work for them if I complete the fields?
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 2:54 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
Okay, however they are asking for an invoice. Do you have something other than the description in the mitigation agreement?
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 4, 2022 at 2:46 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana,
Unfortunately, online payment is not available; the check is paid to the San Luis Obispo County Clerk and then they transfer the funds to CDFW.
We will keep the check in a safe here at the City until we file the Notice of Determination (that occurs after adoption of the MND and approval of a project). We’ll make sure to
send a receipt for their records.
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, January 4, 2022 2:36 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
Yes we should have the arborist reports soon—he was just delayed by the rain.
Can Dignity pay the Fish & Wildlife fee online or do you need a check?
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
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, December 30, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
One additional question:
Item GHG-3 notes a plan shall be prepared and approved by the City prior to issuance.
We did complete the attached checklist as part of the Environmental docs. Is there anything additional that this needed to satisfy the requirement?
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, December 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
We waiting for the Tower architect and the builder to review the agreement but in the meantime, we noted a couple items for comment:
BR-1: the attached biologist report recommends work on the eucalyptus grove to be outside of the nesting season or a survey should be conducted. However the mitigation agreement
expands this to include “site preparation, construction, and vegetation removal”. Is the intent is to limit the Tower and Parking Deck construction to occur outside the nesting season, or
restrict construction if nests are found? If so, this appears to be far more conservative than the biologist is recommending and would likely make the project infeasible to construct.
GHG-1: Per Baker’s report, the TDM should achieve 15% of the county average, OR 17.43 VMT (the mitigation document lists “of” which to me could read that we need to achieve 15% of
17.43).
GHG-1: We would like to see the specific strategies 1-3 removed from the mitigation agreement. We are working with Adam Fukushima on a TDM plan and it may or may not include these
specific items. Here is what we were told by Jennifer Rice after the Baker report was issued: 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.
GHG-2: item 8 requires Cal Green tier 2 standards for graywater, rainwater or recycled water. We’re not finding anything in the CGBSC regarding tiers for these items. Can you clarify the
requirement?
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: Monday, December 20, 2021 at 5:57 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana and Brian,
The Mitigation Agreement is attached. Please reach out with any questions.
Thank you,
Shawna
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E sscott@slocity.org
T 805.781.7176
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To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
We waiting for the Tower architect and the builder to review the agreement but in the meantime, we noted a couple items for comment:
BR-1: the attached biologist report recommends work on the eucalyptus grove to be outside of the nesting season or a survey should be conducted. However the mitigation agreement
expands this to include “site preparation, construction, and vegetation removal”. Is the intent is to limit the Tower and Parking Deck construction to occur outside the nesting season, or
restrict construction if nests are found? If so, this appears to be far more conservative than the biologist is recommending and would likely make the project infeasible to construct.
GHG-1: Per Baker’s report, the TDM should achieve 15% of the county average, OR 17.43 VMT (the mitigation document lists “of” which to me could read that we need to achieve 15% of
17.43).
GHG-1: We would like to see the specific strategies 1-3 removed from the mitigation agreement. We are working with Adam Fukushima on a TDM plan and it may or may not include these
specific items. Here is what we were told by Jennifer Rice after the Baker report was issued: 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.
GHG-2: item 8 requires Cal Green tier 2 standards for graywater, rainwater or recycled water. We’re not finding anything in the CGBSC regarding tiers for these items. Can you clarify the
requirement?
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: Monday, December 20, 2021 at 5:57 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana and Brian,
The Mitigation Agreement is attached. Please reach out with any questions.
Thank you,
Shawna
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E sscott@slocity.org
T 805.781.7176
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Thursday, December 30, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
One additional question:
Item GHG-3 notes a plan shall be prepared and approved by the City prior to issuance.
We did complete the attached checklist as part of the Environmental docs. Is there anything additional that this needed to satisfy the requirement?
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, December 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
We waiting for the Tower architect and the builder to review the agreement but in the meantime, we noted a couple items for comment:
BR-1: the attached biologist report recommends work on the eucalyptus grove to be outside of the nesting season or a survey should be conducted. However the mitigation agreement
expands this to include “site preparation, construction, and vegetation removal”. Is the intent is to limit the Tower and Parking Deck construction to occur outside the nesting season, or
restrict construction if nests are found? If so, this appears to be far more conservative than the biologist is recommending and would likely make the project infeasible to construct.
GHG-1: Per Baker’s report, the TDM should achieve 15% of the county average, OR 17.43 VMT (the mitigation document lists “of” which to me could read that we need to achieve 15% of
17.43).
GHG-1: We would like to see the specific strategies 1-3 removed from the mitigation agreement. We are working with Adam Fukushima on a TDM plan and it may or may not include these
specific items. Here is what we were told by Jennifer Rice after the Baker report was issued: 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.
GHG-2: item 8 requires Cal Green tier 2 standards for graywater, rainwater or recycled water. We’re not finding anything in the CGBSC regarding tiers for these items. Can you clarify the
requirement?
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: Monday, December 20, 2021 at 5:57 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana and Brian,
The Mitigation Agreement is attached. Please reach out with any questions.
Thank you,
Shawna
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E sscott@slocity.org
T 805.781.7176
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From:Bob Canepa
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: French Hospital Growth Plan
Date:Tuesday, September 10, 2019 4:56:44 PM
Shawna,,
Thank you for this updated information. I truly look forward to the 16th and French Hospital’s presentation adjustments. The meeting French just had with the neighborhood went
rather well. It appears they did listen to the surrounding residents and made the recommended logical changes necessary. While traffic is still an issue on Ella, perhaps the EIR and the
Transportation Divisions findings will generate an adequate solution.
Again, thank you so much for distributing my letter and following up.
Sincerely,
Bob
On Sep 10, 2019, at 2:25 PM, Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> wrote:
Dear Mr. Canepa,
Thank you for your email regarding the proposed French Hospital expansion, including the proposed patient tower and parking structure. Please note that the
Architectural Review Commission will be conducting an initial conceptual review of the project at a public hearing on September 16, 2019. The ARC’s meeting will
start at 5:30 PM and will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street (City Hall). The purpose of this meeting will be for the ARC to provide initial feedback
regarding the project’s consistency with the City’s Community Design Guidelines to the applicant’s architect/design team and City staff. No formal action or decisions
will be made at this initial stage in the process. The public will have an opportunity, as well, to provide correspondence and public testimony regarding the project.
At this stage in the process, City Community Development staff have conducted an initial review of the project application and determined that environmental review
pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is required. The environmental document will address and analyze all issues required by CEQA,
including, but not limited to: light/glare, noise, and transportation. When complete, the environmental document will be circulated for public review. As you note
below, the applicant has prepared information regarding anticipated trip generation. Based on our Public Works, Transportation Division’s review of the information
provided by the applicant, staff has determined that a transportation study is required to evaluate the effects of the proposed project and identify if roadway or
intersection improvements are warranted. This study will be completed by a City-approved transportation consultant, and the study will be incorporated into the CEQA
environmental document. Upon review of the study and environmental document (when it is completed), if you have further questions, please reach out to me and we
can discuss any remaining questions you may have.
Regarding parking, the currently proposed plan shows a total of 759 parking spaces (243 of these spaces would be located in the proposed parking structure). The
previously-approved master plan showed a total of 700 parking spaces.
Regarding your questions about future construction, the currently proposed Master Plan for the French Hospital campus and proposed site plan for the proposed
patient tower, parking structure, and generator yard are attached; please note these plans has not yet been approved and are currently under review and may change
following the ARC review, additional staff review, and environmental review.
Thank you,
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
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919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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From:CityClerk CityClerk@slocity.org>
Sent:Tuesday,August 20,2019 9:10 AM
To:bcanepa@charter.net
Cc:Betz,Ryan rbetz@slocity.org>;Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject:RE:French Hospital Growth Plan
Dear Mr. Canepa,
Thank you for taking the time to contact the City Council on this issue. The City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission have
received your request and Michael Codron, Director of Community Development who is responsible for resolving this issue is copied on this email. Michael
or a member of his staff will be following up with you shortly.
If you have other concerns or questions regarding this issue, please contact Community Development at (805) 781-7170.
For future requests, our website allows you to directly report these types of issues at www.slocity.org/how-do-i/report. The website also includes a
Frequently Asked Questions section atwww.slocity.org/how-do-i/view/frequently-asked-questions.
Sincerely,
Victoria Tonikian
Administrative Assistant II
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From:Bob Canepa bcanepa@charter.net>
Sent:Friday,August 16,2019 9:04 AM
To:Advisory Bodies advisorybodies@slocity.org>
Subject:French Hospital Growth Plan
ARC,Planning Commission and City Council,August 16,2019
Hello,
My name is Bob Canepa and I have lived at for 31 years.
This letter is in reference to the creation of a new parking structure by French Hospital/Dignity Health,as well as future construction.
The original plan as of last year was to place a 4-story parking structure with helipad directly behind my house,my neighbor’s house and 9 condominiums adjacent to that structure.As
a neighborhood we organized and every single individual responded with that same logical conclusion,that the structure should be moved to the rear of the hospital.Even those who
will now be closer to the noise,lights,and parking were in total agreement).Finally,due to whatever ever reasoning on French Hospital’s part,and I would imagine the EIR),they did
decide that moving the structure to the rear was indeed the right logic.
Well,this sounds like the perfect end to a story about French Hospital/Dignity Health working cooperatively with local residents.I do hope this is the case,but I had questions arising
from Alan Iftiniuk’s letter to me and some of the other nearby residents.I include that letter below).
While this news was a particular relief,to me I still had a couple of questions.
Note in the letter that the traffic on Ella was to be reduced by up to 75%.Did that mean anything between 1%-75%would be the goal and acceptable?The two Ella entrances are now
the main entrances as the neighborhood sees it.The rate at which vehicles enter or leave the Ella Street/Sierra Way entrance are about 60 per hour.Data gathered over a two month
period).In addition,traffic traveling to and from lower Ella along with the hospital traffic totals 1250-1600 cars per day,and this is without Cuesta or Cal Poly in session.Entering the
hospital off the Lizzie entrance and turning left to drive parallel to Johnson to get to the Medical complex is going to be a bottleneck as cars pass between the new Emergency Center
and the new diesel storage tank.Those entering this complex choose Ella Street to enter the hospital at almost an equal number to the main entrance.How will the new traffic
patterns mitigate this issue?What about Breck Street?This is now an entrance to hospital parking,but anyone leaving Breck to enter Johnson finds themselves in a very dangerous
position.What is the overall traffic flow to be and how will that also account for individuals who have limited physical access?So many questions that really should have already been
answered.
It looks also as if the original lighting will not change from the original plan,meaning those issues we may have had with the lighting and noise would be as originally proposed since
French Hospital felt no change would now be necessary with the new location of the parking structure.Is this still and issue?
Why would there now be more parking spaces than they had with the original proposal when the footprint of the building would indeed take up some of those existing places
currently available?Does French Hospital still have some plan to develop directly behind our houses and the condos?
The helicopter pad will be as designed,but in the rear as we had hoped.Are there issues with the new plan for those living close?Is lighting and noise no longer a factor?
What about the new Surgery Center that was to be built in back with construction starting in 2021?Will the new generators still be situated as proposed?Will the Surgery Center still
be as recently designed?What about access for that?
These were just thoughts/questions that crossed my mind.I’m sure more questions come to mind for all of you.
With the above in mind,I wrote and asked for an updated plan.The response was,and I quote,
The Hospital would prefer to not send out any documents until we’ve had the next neighborhood meeting - in order to provide the benefit of a fuller explanation. We are
planning another meeting in September and will notify you and the neighbors as soon as a date is determined.”
My first thought was, will this happen immediately before or after and ARC/Planning Commission/City Council Meeting? Does this really give the Ella Street Residents time to react
and give input or is this a done deal? The initial meeting notified very few residents.
I bring this to your attention so that perhaps when French Hospital has that meeting some of you might attend, as well as to do whatever research you might wish to be as
knowledgeable as possible as this crosses your paths.
Several of Ella Street Neighborhood Residents will present our findings with neighborhood attendance at each meeting.
Thank you,
Bob Canepa
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French Hospital_Proposed Master Plan.pdf><French Hospital_Proposed Site Plan.pdf>
From:Bob Canepa
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: French Hospital Growth Plan
Date:Tuesday, September 10, 2019 5:36:50 PM
I knew that. :)
On Sep 10, 2019, at 5:16 PM, Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Bob,
One correction (I apologize) – the ARC starts at 5:00 PM.
Looking forward to your attendance and public comment.
Thank you,
Shawna
From:Bob Canepa bcanepa@charter.net>
Sent:Tuesday,September 10,2019 4:57 PM
To:Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>
Subject:Re:French Hospital Growth Plan
Shawna,,
Thank you for this updated information.I truly look forward to the 16th and French Hospital’s presentation adjustments.The meeting French just had with the neighborhood went
rather well.It appears they did listen to the surrounding residents and made the recommended logical changes necessary.While traffic is still an issue on Ella,perhaps the EIR and the
Transportation Divisions findings will generate an adequate solution.
Again,thank you so much for distributing my letter and following up.
Sincerely,
Bob
On Sep 10,2019,at 2:25 PM,Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>wrote:
Dear Mr. Canepa,
Thank you for your email regarding the proposed French Hospital expansion, including the proposed patient tower and parking structure. Please note that
the Architectural Review Commission will be conducting an initial conceptual review of the project at a public hearing on September 16, 2019. The ARC’s
meeting will start at 5:30 PM and will be held in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street (City Hall). The purpose of this meeting will be for the ARC
to provide initial feedback regarding the project’s consistency with the City’s Community Design Guidelines to the applicant’s architect/design team and
City staff. No formal action or decisions will be made at this initial stage in the process. The public will have an opportunity, as well, to provide
correspondence and public testimony regarding the project.
At this stage in the process, City Community Development staff have conducted an initial review of the project application and determined that
environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is required. The environmental document will address and analyze all
issues required by CEQA, including, but not limited to: light/glare, noise, and transportation. When complete, the environmental document will be
circulated for public review. As you note below, the applicant has prepared information regarding anticipated trip generation. Based on our Public Works,
Transportation Division’s review of the information provided by the applicant, staff has determined that a transportation study is required to evaluate the
effects of the proposed project and identify if roadway or intersection improvements are warranted. This study will be completed by a City-approved
transportation consultant, and the study will be incorporated into the CEQA environmental document. Upon review of the study and environmental
document (when it is completed), if you have further questions, please reach out to me and we can discuss any remaining questions you may have.
Regarding parking, the currently proposed plan shows a total of 759 parking spaces (243 of these spaces would be located in the proposed parking
structure). The previously-approved master plan showed a total of 700 parking spaces.
Regarding your questions about future construction, the currently proposed Master Plan for the French Hospital campus and proposed site plan for the
proposed patient tower, parking structure, and generator yard are attached; please note these plans has not yet been approved and are currently under
review and may change following the ARC review, additional staff review, and environmental review.
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:CityClerk CityClerk@slocity.org>
Sent:Tuesday,August 20,2019 9:10 AM
To:bcanepa@charter.net
Cc:Betz,Ryan rbetz@slocity.org>;Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject:RE:French Hospital Growth Plan
Dear Mr. Canepa,
Thank you for taking the time to contact the City Council on this issue. The City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review
Commission have received your request and Michael Codron, Director of Community Development who is responsible for resolving this issue is
copied on this email. Michael or a member of his staff will be following up with you shortly.
If you have other concerns or questions regarding this issue, please contact Community Development at (805) 781-7170.
For future requests, our website allows you to directly report these types of issues at www.slocity.org/how-do-i/report. The website also includes
a Frequently Asked Questions section atwww.slocity.org/how-do-i/view/frequently-asked-questions.
Sincerely,
Victoria Tonikian
Administrative Assistant II
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City Administration
City Clerk's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E vtonikia@slocity.org
T 805.781.7105
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BCC: Council_All, PC Members & Staff, ARC Members & Staff
From:Bob Canepa bcanepa@charter.net>
Sent:Friday,August 16,2019 9:04 AM
To:Advisory Bodies advisorybodies@slocity.org>
Subject:French Hospital Growth Plan
ARC,Planning Commission and City Council,August 16,2019
Hello,
My name is Bob Canepa and I have lived at for 31 years.
This letter is in reference to the creation of a new parking structure by French Hospital/Dignity Health,as well as future construction.
The original plan as of last year was to place a 4-story parking structure with helipad directly behind my house,my neighbor’s house and 9 condominiums adjacent to that
structure.As a neighborhood we organized and every single individual responded with that same logical conclusion,that the structure should be moved to the rear of the
hospital.Even those who will now be closer to the noise,lights,and parking were in total agreement).Finally,due to whatever ever reasoning on French Hospital’s part,
and I would imagine the EIR),they did decide that moving the structure to the rear was indeed the right logic.
Well,this sounds like the perfect end to a story about French Hospital/Dignity Health working cooperatively with local residents.I do hope this is the case,but I had
questions arising from Alan Iftiniuk’s letter to me and some of the other nearby residents.I include that letter below).
While this news was a particular relief,to me I still had a couple of questions.
Note in the letter that the traffic on Ella was to be reduced by up to 75%.Did that mean anything between 1%-75%would be the goal and acceptable?The two Ella
entrances are now the main entrances as the neighborhood sees it.The rate at which vehicles enter or leave the Ella Street/Sierra Way entrance are about 60 per hour.
Data gathered over a two month period).In addition,traffic traveling to and from lower Ella along with the hospital traffic totals 1250-1600 cars per day,and this is
without Cuesta or Cal Poly in session.Entering the hospital off the Lizzie entrance and turning left to drive parallel to Johnson to get to the Medical complex is going to
be a bottleneck as cars pass between the new Emergency Center and the new diesel storage tank.Those entering this complex choose Ella Street to enter the hospital at
almost an equal number to the main entrance.How will the new traffic patterns mitigate this issue?What about Breck Street?This is now an entrance to hospital
parking,but anyone leaving Breck to enter Johnson finds themselves in a very dangerous position.What is the overall traffic flow to be and how will that also account for
individuals who have limited physical access?So many questions that really should have already been answered.
It looks also as if the original lighting will not change from the original plan,meaning those issues we may have had with the lighting and noise would be as originally
proposed since French Hospital felt no change would now be necessary with the new location of the parking structure.Is this still and issue?
Why would there now be more parking spaces than they had with the original proposal when the footprint of the building would indeed take up some of those existing
places currently available?Does French Hospital still have some plan to develop directly behind our houses and the condos?
The helicopter pad will be as designed,but in the rear as we had hoped.Are there issues with the new plan for those living close?Is lighting and noise no longer a factor?
What about the new Surgery Center that was to be built in back with construction starting in 2021?Will the new generators still be situated as proposed?Will the
Surgery Center still be as recently designed?What about access for that?
These were just thoughts/questions that crossed my mind.I’m sure more questions come to mind for all of you.
With the above in mind,I wrote and asked for an updated plan.The response was,and I quote,
The Hospital would prefer to not send out any documents until we’ve had the next neighborhood meeting - in order to provide the benefit of a fuller explanation.
We are planning another meeting in September and will notify you and the neighbors as soon as a date is determined.”
My first thought was, will this happen immediately before or after and ARC/Planning Commission/City Council Meeting? Does this really give the Ella Street Residents
time to react and give input or is this a done deal? The initial meeting notified very few residents.
I bring this to your attention so that perhaps when French Hospital has that meeting some of you might attend, as well as to do whatever research you might wish to be as
knowledgeable as possible as this crosses your paths.
Several of Ella Street Neighborhood Residents will present our findings with neighborhood attendance at each meeting.
Thank you,
Bob Canepa
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French Hospital_Proposed Master Plan.pdf><French Hospital_Proposed Site Plan.pdf>
From:Corey, Tyler
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Codron, Michael
Subject:RE: French Hospital Growth Plan
Date:Monday, September 9, 2019 8:21:21 AM
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That sounds good. Thanks for the comprehensive response!
From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, September 6, 2019 5:24 PM
To: Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Cc: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Growth Plan
Hi Tyler,
I was thinking I could just email Bob directly?
Dear Mr. Canepa,
Thank you for your email regarding the proposed French Hospital expansion, including the proposed patient tower and parking structure. Please note that the Architectural
Review Commission will be conducting an initial conceptual review of the project at a public hearing on September 16, 2019. The ARC’s meeting will start at 5:30 PM and will be
held in the Council Hearing Room at 990 Palm Street (City Hall). The purpose of this meeting will be for the ARC to provide initial feedback regarding the project’s consistency
with the City’s Community Design Guidelines to the applicant’s architect/design team and City staff. No formal action or decisions will be made at this initial stage in the process.
The public will have an opportunity, as well, to provide correspondence and public testimony regarding the project.
At this stage in the process, City Community Development staff have conducted an initial review of the project application and determined that environmental review pursuant to
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is required. The environmental document will address and analyze all issues required by CEQA, including, but not limited to:
light/glare, noise, and transportation. When complete, the environmental document will be circulated for public review. As you note below, the applicant has prepared information
regarding anticipated trip generation. Based on our Public Works, Transportation Division’s review of the information provided by the applicant, staff has determined that a
transportation study is required to evaluate the effects of the proposed project and identify if roadway or intersection improvements are warranted. This study will be completed by
a City-approved transportation consultant, and the study will be incorporated into the CEQA environmental document. Upon review of the study and environmental document
when it is completed), if you have further questions, please reach out to me and we can discuss any remaining questions you may have.
Regarding parking, the currently proposed plan shows a total of 759 parking spaces (243 of these spaces would be located in the proposed parking structure). The previously-
approved master plan showed a total of 700 parking spaces.
Regarding your questions about future construction, the currently proposed Master Plan for the French Hospital campus and proposed site plan for the proposed patient tower,
parking structure, and generator yard are attached; please note these plans has not yet been approved and are currently under review and may change following the ARC review,
additional staff review, and environmental review.
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: Scott, Shawna
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 9:39 AM
To: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>; Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Growth Plan
Sure – as an FYI – this project application has not yet been determined to be complete and environmental review has not been initiated.
From: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 9:13 AM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Corey, Tyler <tcorey@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Growth Plan
Fyi – let’s discuss a response. thx
From: CityClerk <CityClerk@slocity.org>
Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 9:10 AM
To: bcanepa@charter.net
Cc: Betz, Ryan <rbetz@slocity.org>; Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Growth Plan
Dear Mr. Canepa,
Thank you for taking the time to contact the City Council on this issue. The City Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Commission have received
your request and Michael Codron, Director of Community Development who is responsible for resolving this issue is copied on this email. Michael or a member of his
staff will be following up with you shortly.
If you have other concerns or questions regarding this issue, please contact Community Development at (805) 781-7170.
For future requests, our website allows you to directly report these types of issues at www.slocity.org/how-do-i/report. The website also includes a Frequently Asked
Questions section at www.slocity.org/how-do-i/view/frequently-asked-questions.
Sincerely,
Victoria Tonikian
Administrative Assistant II
City Administration
City Clerk's Office
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E vtonikia@slocity.org
T 805.781.7105
slocity.org
BCC: Council_All, PC Members & Staff, ARC Members & Staff
From: Bob Canepa <bcanepa@charter.net>
Sent: Friday, August 16, 2019 9:04 AM
To: Advisory Bodies <advisorybodies@slocity.org>
Subject: French Hospital Growth Plan
ARC, Planning Commission and City Council, August 16, 2019
Hello,
designed? What about access for that?
These were just thoughts/questions that crossed my mind. I’m sure more questions come to mind for all of you.
With the above in mind, I wrote and asked for an updated plan. The response was, and I quote,
The Hospital would prefer to not send out any documents until we’ve had the next neighborhood meeting - in order to provide the benefit of a fuller explanation. We are planning another
meeting in September and will notify you and the neighbors as soon as a date is determined.”
My first thought was, will this happen immediately before or after and ARC/Planning Commission/City Council Meeting? Does this really give the Ella Street Residents time to react and give input
or is this a done deal? The initial meeting notified very few residents.
I bring this to your attention so that perhaps when French Hospital has that meeting some of you might attend, as well as to do whatever research you might wish to be as knowledgeable as possible
as this crosses your paths.
Several of Ella Street Neighborhood Residents will present our findings with neighborhood attendance at each meeting.
Thank you,
Bob Canepa
My name is Bob Canepa and I have lived at for 31 years.
This letter is in reference to the creation of a new parking structure by French Hospital/Dignity Health, as well as future construction.
The original plan as of last year was to place a 4-story parking structure with helipad directly behind my house, my neighbor’s house and 9 condominiums adjacent to that structure. As a
neighborhood we organized and every single individual responded with that same logical conclusion, that the structure should be moved to the rear of the hospital. (Even those who will now be
closer to the noise, lights, and parking were in total agreement). Finally, due to whatever ever reasoning on French Hospital’s part, (and I would imagine the EIR), they did decide that moving the
structure to the rear was indeed the right logic.
Well, this sounds like the perfect end to a story about French Hospital/Dignity Health working cooperatively with local residents. I do hope this is the case, but I had questions arising from Alan
Iftiniuk’s letter to me and some of the other nearby residents. (*I include that letter below).
While this news was a particular relief, to me I still had a couple of questions.
Note in the letter that the traffic on Ella was to be reduced by up to 75%. Did that mean anything between 1%-75% would be the goal and acceptable? The two Ella entrances are now the main
entrances as the neighborhood sees it. The rate at which vehicles enter or leave the Ella Street/Sierra Way entrance are about 60 per hour. (Data gathered over a two month period). In addition,
traffic traveling to and from lower Ella along with the hospital traffic totals 1250-1600 cars per day, and this is without Cuesta or Cal Poly in session. . Entering the hospital off the Lizzie entrance
and turning left to drive parallel to Johnson to get to the Medical complex is going to be a bottleneck as cars pass between the new Emergency Center and the new diesel storage tank. Those
entering this complex choose Ella Street to enter the hospital at almost an equal number to the main entrance. How will the new traffic patterns mitigate this issue? What about Breck Street? This
is now an entrance to hospital parking, but anyone leaving Breck to enter Johnson finds themselves in a very dangerous position. What is the overall traffic flow to be and how will that also account
for individuals who have limited physical access? So many questions that really should have already been answered.
It looks also as if the original lighting will not change from the original plan, meaning those issues we may have had with the lighting and noise would be as originally proposed since French Hospital
felt no change would now be necessary with the new location of the parking structure. Is this still and issue?
Why would there now be more parking spaces than they had with the original proposal when the footprint of the building would indeed take up some of those existing places currently available?
Does French Hospital still have some plan to develop directly behind our houses and the condos?
The helicopter pad will be as designed, but in the rear as we had hoped. Are there issues with the new plan for those living close? Is lighting and noise no longer a factor?
What about the new Surgery Center that was to be built in back with construction starting in 2021? Will the new generators still be situated as proposed? Will the Surgery Center still be as recently
From:Brian Starr
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: French Hospital Meeting request
Date:Wednesday, November 7, 2018 4:19:32 PM
Very helpful! Thanks very much,
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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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: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
image002.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
From:Brian Starr
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: French Hospital Meeting request
Date:Tuesday, November 6, 2018 2:35:28 PM
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
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
image001.png>
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: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
image002.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
From:Brian Starr
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:Re: French Hospital Meeting request
Date:Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:52:36 AM
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
image001.jpg>
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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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: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:Hagen, Eric
To:Scott, Shawna
Subject:RE: French Hospital Meeting request
Date:Thursday, November 8, 2018 1:32:20 PM
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Hi Shawna:
Only that plans, calculations, etc. all need to be complete to be submitted. Please have him schedule a meeting with me to perform a completeness evaluation prior to formal
submittal.
Thank you,
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
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P (805) 781-7572
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From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, November 8, 2018 9:55 AM
To: Hagen, Eric <ehagen@slocity.org>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Meeting request
Hi Eric,
Brian Starr, SDG Architects is representing French Hospital. They will be coming in soon with an entitlement request for a new medical building and parking garage. They are
interested in submitting construction drawings prior to PC approval – I did note to him that this is not recommended but is a possible option.
I wanted to run this by you first, regarding any preference or procedures that Building may require in addition to the “hold harmless” form.
Let me know if there’s anything further to share with Brian.
Thank you,
Shawna
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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919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
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T 805.781.7176
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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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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: 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
image002.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
From:Cassidy Williams
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Emily Creel
Subject:RE: French Hospital Project Description
Date:Friday, September 3, 2021 8:49:05 AM
Attachments:image001.png
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Hi Shawna,
We checked in with Bob and Kurt yesterday and both say they are still on track for having their tech reports ready to submit by September 24. I’ve been making progress on the IS/MND sections
that did not require additional technical reports and we are on track for the admin draft IS/MND as well. What’s your availability the week of September 27? I’m thinking we can get a meeting on
the calendar on Wednesday or Thursday that week to discuss the tech reports and identify any items needing clarification, that way you have a couple days to review them beforehand. Let me
know what you think.
Thank you, and hope you have a great long weekend,
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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From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 2, 2021 11:53 AM
Cc: Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Project Description
Thank you, sounds good.
From: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:34 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Project Description
Awesome, thank you! Using today as the PD finalization date, we are aiming to have the draft visual, air quality, greenhouse gas, energy, and noise reports to you by COB on September 24. I’ve also
asked Leroy to take a look at the project and provide his thoughts on cultural resource sensitivity and whether he thinks additional study and/or a records search would be warranted; I’ll let you
know when we have his thoughts/recommendations. Let us know if all that sounds good to you.
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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From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:33 PM
Hello Shawna,
Please see the attached revised project description for the French Hospital Expansion project. I’ve included both a tracked-changes version as well as a clean version. While reviewing some of the
information provided by the applicant team and further coordination with our subconsultants, I had a few follow-up questions for you:
Ariana mentioned a revised plan set dated March 29, 2021 in one of her comments. I believe the plan set we have on file is dated July 2020. Could you share the updated plan set with us?
Let us know if you need us to send you a new OneDrive link.
It looks like there is just one outstanding comment from the project description. I had inquired about the construction sub-phases that were noted on the applicant’s project description. Are
these sub-phases still proposed?
In speaking with Bob Carr, he said that he will need to coordinate with the applicant team to acquire visual simulations from them. Would you like us to coordinate those requests through
you or would it be okay for Bob to reach out to Ariana directly for that information?
Lastly, I was wondering if AB 52 notices have been sent out for this project yet? Please let us know if notices have been sent, and if so, what date they were sent, the recipients, and if any responses
have been received to date. As always, please feel free to reach out if you or the applicant team have any questions for us regarding the revisions to the project description or anything else as we
move forward with kicking off the Air Quality, GHG, Noise, and Visual reports and the MND.
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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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: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:49 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Shawna,
I have all the comments ready except for a couple from Cuningham Architects (CW7 and CW9). Please see attached documents.
I will send the remaining couple comments as soon as I receive the responses.
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: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
Community Development
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From:Cassidy Williams
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Emily Creel
Subject:RE: French Hospital Project Description
Date:Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:34:22 PM
Attachments:image001.png
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image004.png
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Awesome, thank you! Using today as the PD finalization date, we are aiming to have the draft visual, air quality, greenhouse gas, energy, and noise reports to you by COB on September 24. I’ve also
asked Leroy to take a look at the project and provide his thoughts on cultural resource sensitivity and whether he thinks additional study and/or a records search would be warranted; I’ll let you
know when we have his thoughts/recommendations. Let us know if all that sounds good to you.
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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From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:33 PM
To: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Cc: Emily Creel <ECreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Project Description
Please see the attached revised project description for the French Hospital Expansion project. I’ve included both a tracked-changes version as well as a clean version. While reviewing some of the
information provided by the applicant team and further coordination with our subconsultants, I had a few follow-up questions for you:
Ariana mentioned a revised plan set dated March 29, 2021 in one of her comments. I believe the plan set we have on file is dated July 2020. Could you share the updated plan set with us?
Let us know if you need us to send you a new OneDrive link.
It looks like there is just one outstanding comment from the project description. I had inquired about the construction sub-phases that were noted on the applicant’s project description. Are
these sub-phases still proposed?
In speaking with Bob Carr, he said that he will need to coordinate with the applicant team to acquire visual simulations from them. Would you like us to coordinate those requests through
you or would it be okay for Bob to reach out to Ariana directly for that information?
Lastly, I was wondering if AB 52 notices have been sent out for this project yet? Please let us know if notices have been sent, and if so, what date they were sent, the recipients, and if any responses
have been received to date. As always, please feel free to reach out if you or the applicant team have any questions for us regarding the revisions to the project description or anything else as we
move forward with kicking off the Air Quality, GHG, Noise, and Visual reports and the MND.
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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From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
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: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:49 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Shawna,
I have all the comments ready except for a couple from Cuningham Architects (CW7 and CW9). Please see attached documents.
I will send the remaining couple comments as soon as I receive the responses.
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: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
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Community Development
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From:Cassidy Williams
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Emily Creel
Subject:RE: French Hospital Project Description
Date:Thursday, August 12, 2021 2:28:50 PM
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Hi Shawna,
Thanks again for sending over the updated site plans. Just wanted to circle back with you on the draft project description to see if you or the applicant team had any final comments or suggested
revisions? I know that the applicant team was eager to move things right along so I wanted to see if we could finalize the PD and kickoff the preparation of the technical studies.
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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From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 5:27 PM
To: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Cc: Emily Creel <ECreel@swca.com>
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:49 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Shawna,
I have all the comments ready except for a couple from Cuningham Architects (CW7 and CW9). Please see attached documents.
I will send the remaining couple comments as soon as I receive the responses.
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: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
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Community Development
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City review complete: 10/22
Draft Initial Study (ready for public circulation): 11/5
Let’s plan on setting up meetings to discuss any comments on the admin reports and IS.
One thing to note is that I’m tentatively planning on some time off 10/4 – 10/15, so I’ll work on reviewing the admin technical reports before 10/1 so that we have a chance to
discuss any comments before I’m out of cell range.
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Scott, Shawna
Sent: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 10:48 AM
To: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Cc: Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Project Description
Thank you, sounds good.
From: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 12, 2021 8:34 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Project Description
Awesome, thank you! Using today as the PD finalization date, we are aiming to have the draft visual, air quality, greenhouse gas, energy, and noise reports to you by COB on September 24. I’ve also
asked Leroy to take a look at the project and provide his thoughts on cultural resource sensitivity and whether he thinks additional study and/or a records search would be warranted; I’ll let you
know when we have his thoughts/recommendations. Let us know if all that sounds good to you.
Thank you,
Cassidy Williams | She, her, hers
Thank you, Cassidy, I’ll follow up with Ariana. I don’t have any plan sets post 2020 but the applicant has submitted plans for building permit review (at risk concurrent review with
the entitlement) so perhaps there are changes to the project that occurred since 2020.
I did send out AB52 letters just last week – thank you for the draft PD and graphics, very helpful for the letters. I’ll keep you posted as I hear from the tribes.
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Sent: Monday, August 2, 2021 4:57 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Project Description
Hello Shawna,
Please see the attached revised project description for the French Hospital Expansion project. I’ve included both a tracked-changes version as well as a clean version. While reviewing some of the
information provided by the applicant team and further coordination with our subconsultants, I had a few follow-up questions for you:
Ariana mentioned a revised plan set dated March 29, 2021 in one of her comments. I believe the plan set we have on file is dated July 2020. Could you share the updated plan set with us?
Let us know if you need us to send you a new OneDrive link.
It looks like there is just one outstanding comment from the project description. I had inquired about the construction sub-phases that were noted on the applicant’s project description. Are
these sub-phases still proposed?
In speaking with Bob Carr, he said that he will need to coordinate with the applicant team to acquire visual simulations from them. Would you like us to coordinate those requests through
you or would it be okay for Bob to reach out to Ariana directly for that information?
Lastly, I was wondering if AB 52 notices have been sent out for this project yet? Please let us know if notices have been sent, and if so, what date they were sent, the recipients, and if any responses
have been received to date. As always, please feel free to reach out if you or the applicant team have any questions for us regarding the revisions to the project description or anything else as we
move forward with kicking off the Air Quality, GHG, Noise, and Visual reports and the MND.
Thank you,
Hi Shawna,
I have all the comments ready except for a couple from Cuningham Architects (CW7 and CW9). Please see attached documents.
I will send the remaining couple comments as soon as I receive the responses.
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: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:49 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Shawna,
I have all the comments ready except for a couple from Cuningham Architects (CW7 and CW9). Please see attached documents.
I will send the remaining couple comments as soon as I receive the responses.
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: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
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From:Cassidy Williams
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Emily Creel
Subject:RE: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Date:Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:55:03 AM
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AQ Modeling Data Needs 072721.xlsx
Good morning Shawna,
It looks like the applicant team maybe didn’t see that there were multiple tabs in the Air Quality Data Needs Spreadsheet. Our AQ specialist has included a couple extra notes/items to be confirmed
in the attached spreadsheet. Could you pass this along to them so they can fill in the remaining information gaps?
Thank you,
Cassidy Williams | she, her, hers
Environmental Planner
SWCA Environmental Consultants
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2945
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From: Cassidy Williams
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2021 4:40 PM
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: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
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From:Cassidy Williams
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Emily Creel
Subject:RE: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Date:Friday, July 23, 2021 4:40:24 PM
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Thanks Shawna, I had no issues downloading them.
Have a good weekend!
Cassidy Williams | she, her, hers
Environmental Planner
SWCA Environmental Consultants
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2945
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From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2021 3:45 PM
To: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Cc: Emily Creel <ECreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
I have all the comments ready except for a couple from Cuningham Architects (CW7 and CW9). Please see attached documents.
I will send the remaining couple comments as soon as I receive the responses.
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: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
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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: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
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From: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Date: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
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From: Cassidy Williams
Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 3:16 PM
To: 'Scott, Shawna' <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Emily Creel <ECreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Shawna,
Thanks for following up. We had a good walk-through of the site today. I will reach out to you if I have any questions after consolidating my notes, otherwise, we’ll include any information needs in
the draft project description when we send it over.
Thank you,
Cassidy Williams | she, her, hers
Environmental Planner
SWCA Environmental Consultants
1422 Monterey Street, Suite B-C 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2945
P 805.539.2867
Cc: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
Just a bit of follow-up on the spreadsheet. Please see below and attached and let us know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 9:55 AM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Good morning Shawna,
It looks like the applicant team maybe didn’t see that there were multiple tabs in the Air Quality Data Needs Spreadsheet. Our AQ specialist has included a couple extra notes/items to be confirmed
in the attached spreadsheet. Could you pass this along to them so they can fill in the remaining information gaps?
Thank you,
Cassidy Williams | she, her, hers
Environmental Planner
SWCA Environmental Consultants
1422 Monterey Street, Suite B-C 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2945
P 805.539.2867
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From:Cassidy Williams
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Emily Creel
Subject:RE: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Date:Friday, July 30, 2021 12:36:06 PM
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Awesome, thank you Shawna. We are wrapping up the revisions to the project description and should have it back to you Monday at the latest.
Thank you,
Cassidy Williams | she, her, hers
Environmental Planner
SWCA Environmental Consultants
1422 Monterey Street, Suite B-C 200
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-2945
P 805.539.2867
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From: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Sent: Thursday, July 29, 2021 5:01 PM
To: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Cc: Emily Creel <ECreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
805-541-3848 (office) ext. 9
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From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Date: Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at 3:49 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Shawna,
I have all the comments ready except for a couple from Cuningham Architects (CW7 and CW9). Please see attached documents.
I will send the remaining couple comments as soon as I receive the responses.
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: Monday, July 12, 2021 at 5:34 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: FW: French Hospital Site Visit and Kickoff
Hi Ariana,
The draft project description is attached and includes some questions from the consultant. Please review and feel free to have your team just “reply” to the comment/question. If
your team wishes to provide any clarifications, please use tracked changes.
The AQ Modeling Data Needs spreadsheet and CEQA GHG Checklist also need to be completed. If you have any questions please let me know, and/or reach out to Cassidy
directly.
Thank you,
Shawna
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Hi Emily-
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
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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
From:Emily Creel
To:Cohen, Rachel
Cc:Judi Young
Subject:RE: On call agreement routed
Date:Monday, March 28, 2022 12:39:55 PM
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French Hospital Expansion Additional Services 021522 work auth.pdf
Hi Rachel – just following up on this. I’ve copied Judi who will be setting things up on our end.
In the meantime, can you please provide email notice to proceed with the attached scope of work and cost estimate? That will allow us to get things temporarily set up while you wait for signature.
Thank you.
Emily Creel, J.D
Principal Planning Team Lead
SWCA Environmental Consultants
805.539.2870
Note: I work a 9-80 work schedule and am out of the office every other Friday, including April 1st, 15th, and 29th.
From: Emily Creel
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 6:09 PM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>; Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: On call agreement routed
Hi Rachel – please see attached requested work authorization for planning support for the French Hospital Expansion Project. I’ve updated it to reflect the new MSA.
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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
Thanks, Shawna. All we need is a signed Work Authorization, specific to this scope and cost (see attached). Tyler has signed these in the past for us.
I’m not sure we had sent this to you previously, so no worries on the timing. Too busy with the ARC and Tree Committee deadlines!
Thanks – hope y’all have a great weekend.
Emily Creel, J.D
Principal Planning Team Lead
Thank you,
Shawna
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From:Cohen, Rachel
To:Schwartz, Luke
Subject:RE: Revision.... Final COA required for French Hospital - PAST DUE
Date:Monday, April 18, 2022 10:41:00 AM
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20220411 SWRCC SanLuisObispo FrenchHospitalExpansion MND Signed Complete.pdf
2022.04.11 SAFER Comment MND French Hospital Expansion Project (ER # 0742-2021).pdf
Hi Luke-
I have attached the two letters we have received. The SWRCC letter does refer to the transportation impact analysis in the MND, among other items. The SAFER letter does not
bring up any comments about transportation impacts.
SWCA will be reviewing the letters and I will let you know if we could use your assistance in responding to the comments.
Thanks,
Rachel Cohen
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From: Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>
Sent: Monday, April 18, 2022 10:37 AM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Subject: RE: Revision.... Final COA required for French Hospital - PAST DUE
Thanks Rachel – I’ll wrap up my COAs this week. Were any of the letters focused on transportation/traffic concerns?
Luke Schwartz, PE
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Sent: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 5:20 PM
To: Hannula, Hal <hhannula@slocity.org>; Schwartz, Luke <LSchwart@slocity.org>; Hill, Robert <rhill@slocity.org>
Subject: Revision.... Final COA required for French Hospital - PAST DUE
Hello all-
The Planning Commission Review for French Hospital has been postponed. We have received 2 comment letters on the MND that require further analysis. That means you have
more time to get your conditions posted on EnerGov. I am extending the deadline to Friday, April 22, 2022.
master plan, that includes a two-level, 234-space parking structure with 5,800 square feet of lab and storage space and a 2,000-square-foot helistop (Phase 1), and a 68-foot tall,
four-story, 89,775-square-foot patient tower, an 1,800-square-foot 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.
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From:Morais, Kip
To:Carol Florence; Bell, Kyle
Cc:Emily Ewer
Subject:RE: S overlay at French Hospital
Date:Tuesday, June 19, 2018 11:29:51 AM
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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
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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
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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.
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From:Carol Florence
To:Morais, Kip; Bell, Kyle
Cc:Emily Ewer
Subject:RE: S overlay at French Hospital
Date:Tuesday, June 19, 2018 11:35:13 AM
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Extremely helpful. Emily will reach out to Shawna for a copy of the master plan, as that would be a useful resource. I agree with the pre-app, we’re just a tad too
early in the process. But, for the sake of knowing, how long would it take from pre-app application to the meeting? Thanks for your efforts, as they are
meaningful to our efforts!
Yours,
C.M.Florence, AICPPrincipalPlanner
OASIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
3427 MiguelitoCourtSanLuisObispo, CA93401P: 805.541.4509 I F: 805.546.0525 I M: 805.459.9972
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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 MiguelitoCourtSanLuisObispo, CA93401P: 805.541.4509 I F: 805.546.0525 I M: 805.459.9972
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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
its attachments without reading them or saving them to disk. Thank you.
From:Brian Starr
To:Codron, Michael
Cc:Scott, Shawna; Tim Ronda
Subject:Re: French Hospital Medical Center- Master Plan Amendment application
Date:Thursday, June 28, 2018 2:01:27 PM
Hi Michael,
French Hospital is considering an option to our present schematic design that includes a larger hospital addition plus a parking structure. I suspect this option would exceed the
capacities of the City-approved master plan and require a larger EIR (larger than solely for a helipad as discussed below). Assuming this is the case I would like to let the hospital know
an estimate of time the City would take to review a schematic design application that requires an EIR to modify the current Master Plan.
Thank you for your assistance,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Mar 27, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Brian, I’m not certain that we can accommodate the request exactly as you have laid it out here. There is a rule in CEQA about segmenting environmental review
that requires us to evaluate the whole project, and not defer review of portions of a project even if they are to occur in later phases.
We will take a quick look at the ER for Sierra Vista and see how involved the helipad discussion is. I’ll consult with Shawna to see if the helipad on its own would
trigger CEQA. And, we’ll consider other options based on the information you’ve shared here to see if there is an approach we can recommend that doesn’t violate the
segmenting principal.
Thanks for the update. -Michael
From:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2018 4:26 PM
To:Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc:Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Tim Ronda tim@sdgarchitects.com>;Ariana and Allen Melendez ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject:Re:French Hospital Medical Center-Master Plan Amendment application
Hi Michael,
We are completing our schematic design submittal for ARC review of the French Hospital Master Plan Amendment and Patient Wing Addition that we discussed with you in January.
The recently completed hospital Needs Assessment,an internal document for projecting hospital services required to serve the community,has concluded the hospital should have a
helipad added to the roof of the new Patient Wing.This would meet projected demands to serve higher acuity patients.
Per our meeting in January our approach has been to rearrange the existing City approved Master Plan elements to suit the current projected healthcare needs without adding
additional development or traffic that would trigger the need for a new environmental review.The proposed helipad however may require environmental review was environmental
review required of Sierra Vista’s helipad?)The design of a hospital facility is a long and arduous process requiring review by two to three State agencies in addition to the City of SLO.
If in fact environmental review is required for the helipad where no other environmental review is otherwise required we are wondering if we can submit for ARC review of the
proposed Patient Wing Addition with helipad as conditionally approval based on the outcome of any required environmental review?
As always,thank you for assistance,
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 Jan 5,2018,at 8:05 AM,Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>wrote:
Hi Brian, happy to meet. Thanks for reaching out. Please look for a meeting request from Rebecca.
Happy New Year, all. -Michael
Michael Codron
Director of Community Development
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Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E mcodron@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
C 805.540.0767
slocity.org
From:Brian Starr mailto:brian@sdgarchitects.com]
Sent:Thursday,January 4,2018 8:47 PM
To:Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc:Johnson,Derek djohnson@slocity.org>;Tim Ronda tim@sdgarchitects.com>;Pruett,Ken MRMC Ken.Pruett@DignityHealth.org>
Subject:French Hospital Medical Center-Master Plan Amendment
Hi Michael,
In response to the constantly changing healthcare landscape French Hospital is in need of amending the City approved Master Plan.We would like to meet with you and
share the hospital’s current needs and our preliminary ideas for response.The meeting would include Alan Iftiniuk,Rob Rossi,Tim Ronda,Ken Pruett and myself.We
would like to meet for 30 minutes at your convenience sometime 1/10/18 through 1/16/18.
Please let me know what works best for you
Thank you,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image002.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
From:Brian Starr
To:Codron, Michael
Cc:Scott, Shawna; Tim Ronda
Subject:Re: French Hospital Medical Center- Master Plan Amendment application
Date:Tuesday, July 3, 2018 6:14:26 PM
Hi Michael,
French Hospital is considering an option to our present schematic design that includes a larger hospital addition plus a parking structure. I suspect this option would exceed the
capacities of the City-approved master plan and require a larger EIR (larger than solely for a helipad as discussed below). Assuming this is the case I would like to let the hospital know
an estimate of time the City would take to review a schematic design application that requires an EIR to modify the current Master Plan.
Thank you for your assistance,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Mar 27, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Brian, I’m not certain that we can accommodate the request exactly as you have laid it out here. There is a rule in CEQA about segmenting environmental review
that requires us to evaluate the whole project, and not defer review of portions of a project even if they are to occur in later phases.
We will take a quick look at the ER for Sierra Vista and see how involved the helipad discussion is. I’ll consult with Shawna to see if the helipad on its own would
trigger CEQA. And, we’ll consider other options based on the information you’ve shared here to see if there is an approach we can recommend that doesn’t violate the
segmenting principal.
Thanks for the update. -Michael
From:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2018 4:26 PM
To:Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc:Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Tim Ronda tim@sdgarchitects.com>;Ariana and Allen Melendez ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject:Re:French Hospital Medical Center-Master Plan Amendment application
Hi Michael,
We are completing our schematic design submittal for ARC review of the French Hospital Master Plan Amendment and Patient Wing Addition that we discussed with you in January.
The recently completed hospital Needs Assessment,an internal document for projecting hospital services required to serve the community,has concluded the hospital should have a
helipad added to the roof of the new Patient Wing.This would meet projected demands to serve higher acuity patients.
Per our meeting in January our approach has been to rearrange the existing City approved Master Plan elements to suit the current projected healthcare needs without adding
additional development or traffic that would trigger the need for a new environmental review.The proposed helipad however may require environmental review was environmental
review required of Sierra Vista’s helipad?)The design of a hospital facility is a long and arduous process requiring review by two to three State agencies in addition to the City of SLO.
If in fact environmental review is required for the helipad where no other environmental review is otherwise required we are wondering if we can submit for ARC review of the
proposed Patient Wing Addition with helipad as conditionally approval based on the outcome of any required environmental review?
As always,thank you for assistance,
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 Jan 5,2018,at 8:05 AM,Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>wrote:
Hi Brian, happy to meet. Thanks for reaching out. Please look for a meeting request from Rebecca.
Happy New Year, all. -Michael
Michael Codron
Director of Community Development
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Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E mcodron@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
C 805.540.0767
slocity.org
From:Brian Starr mailto:brian@sdgarchitects.com]
Sent:Thursday,January 4,2018 8:47 PM
To:Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc:Johnson,Derek djohnson@slocity.org>;Tim Ronda tim@sdgarchitects.com>;Pruett,Ken MRMC Ken.Pruett@DignityHealth.org>
Subject:French Hospital Medical Center-Master Plan Amendment
Hi Michael,
In response to the constantly changing healthcare landscape French Hospital is in need of amending the City approved Master Plan.We would like to meet with you and
share the hospital’s current needs and our preliminary ideas for response.The meeting would include Alan Iftiniuk,Rob Rossi,Tim Ronda,Ken Pruett and myself.We
would like to meet for 30 minutes at your convenience sometime 1/10/18 through 1/16/18.
Please let me know what works best for you
Thank you,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image002.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
From:Brian Starr
To:Codron, Michael
Cc:Scott, Shawna; Tim Ronda; Ariana and Allen Melendez
Subject:Re: French Hospital Medical Center- Master Plan Amendment application
Date:Tuesday, March 27, 2018 5:28:13 PM
Thanks so much for your prompt response. The Sierra Vista ER review will be very informative.
Thanks very much,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Mar 27, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Brian, I’m not certain that we can accommodate the request exactly as you have laid it out here. There is a rule in CEQA about segmenting environmental review
that requires us to evaluate the whole project, and not defer review of portions of a project even if they are to occur in later phases.
We will take a quick look at the ER for Sierra Vista and see how involved the helipad discussion is. I’ll consult with Shawna to see if the helipad on its own would
trigger CEQA. And, we’ll consider other options based on the information you’ve shared here to see if there is an approach we can recommend that doesn’t violate the
segmenting principal.
Thanks for the update. -Michael
From:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2018 4:26 PM
To:Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc:Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Tim Ronda tim@sdgarchitects.com>;Ariana and Allen Melendez ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject:Re:French Hospital Medical Center-Master Plan Amendment application
Hi Michael,
We are completing our schematic design submittal for ARC review of the French Hospital Master Plan Amendment and Patient Wing Addition that we discussed with you in January.
The recently completed hospital Needs Assessment,an internal document for projecting hospital services required to serve the community,has concluded the hospital should have a
helipad added to the roof of the new Patient Wing.This would meet projected demands to serve higher acuity patients.
Per our meeting in January our approach has been to rearrange the existing City approved Master Plan elements to suit the current projected healthcare needs without adding
additional development or traffic that would trigger the need for a new environmental review.The proposed helipad however may require environmental review was environmental
review required of Sierra Vista’s helipad?)The design of a hospital facility is a long and arduous process requiring review by two to three State agencies in addition to the City of SLO.
If in fact environmental review is required for the helipad where no other environmental review is otherwise required we are wondering if we can submit for ARC review of the
proposed Patient Wing Addition with helipad as conditionally approval based on the outcome of any required environmental review?
As always,thank you for assistance,
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 Jan 5,2018,at 8:05 AM,Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>wrote:
Hi Brian, happy to meet. Thanks for reaching out. Please look for a meeting request from Rebecca.
Happy New Year, all. -Michael
Michael Codron
Director of Community Development
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Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E mcodron@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
C 805.540.0767
slocity.org
From:Brian Starr mailto:brian@sdgarchitects.com]
Sent:Thursday,January 4,2018 8:47 PM
To:Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc:Johnson,Derek djohnson@slocity.org>;Tim Ronda tim@sdgarchitects.com>;Pruett,Ken MRMC Ken.Pruett@DignityHealth.org>
Subject:French Hospital Medical Center-Master Plan Amendment
Hi Michael,
In response to the constantly changing healthcare landscape French Hospital is in need of amending the City approved Master Plan.We would like to meet with you and
share the hospital’s current needs and our preliminary ideas for response.The meeting would include Alan Iftiniuk,Rob Rossi,Tim Ronda,Ken Pruett and myself.We
would like to meet for 30 minutes at your convenience sometime 1/10/18 through 1/16/18.
Please let me know what works best for you
Thank you,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image002.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
So, I had another conversation with Tyler after receiving an e-mail from Ariana about the Scope of work. Tyler now wants the City to cover the costs for Phase 1 and have the
applicant cover the costs for Phase 2 and with the option of Phase 3. Can you create two scopes of work, one that covers Phase 1 and then another that covers the rest? I am
available to discuss if this email does not make sense.
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
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From: Cassidy Williams <Cassidy.Williams@swca.com>
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2022 9:08 AM
To: Cohen, Rachel <rcohen@slocity.org>
Cc: Emily Creel <ecreel@swca.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Change Order Request No. 1 Proposal
Hi Rachel,
No problem, I’ve attached a revised proposal with that correction.
As far Andy’s email, it sounds like the SLOAPCD welcomes the use of the 2022 version of CalEEMod now, but is not going to formally recommend its use until after its public launch. Therefore, the
Please see our attached proposal for environmental and planning services for the French Hospital Expansion Project. Thank you again for meeting with us earlier this week to help workout the
details of our scope of work and assumptions. Per our discussion, I reached out to SLOAPCD asking for guidance/recommendations on using the new CalEEMod version and cc’d you; I received an
out of office reply from Andrew but it said he’d be back in the office on Monday, so hopefully we’ll receive a response from him and/or Ashley next week. I’ve also attached a more detailed
breakdown of our proposed costs for you and other City staff to review. Please feel free to reach out to Emily and/or me if you or other staff have any questions.
Hope you have a great weekend!
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
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From:Cassidy Williams
To:Cohen, Rachel
Cc:Emily Creel
Subject:RE: French Hospital Change Order Request No. 1 Proposal
Date:Thursday, June 16, 2022 9:08:32 AM
Attachments:image001.png
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French Hospital Expansion FEIR Proposal 061622.docx
Hi Rachel,
No problem, I’ve attached a revised proposal with that correction.
As far Andy’s email, it sounds like the SLOAPCD welcomes the use of the 2022 version of CalEEMod now, but is not going to formally recommend its use until after its public launch. Therefore, the
project could move forward with the previous model results as long as the NOP is issued before the public launch of the new CalEEMod version. Because Kurt’s opinion changed from strongly
recommending use of the new model to having some notable reservations about its reliability, it seems like we may want to move forward with the previous model’s results for the time being. If
the City still wants to pursue use of the new model, Emily and I can coordinate with Kurt to make sure he and his team are comfortable with that approach.
One other component that may be worth looking into is whether the CalEEMod developer provided an anticipated timeline for the proposed maintenance and relaunch of the 2022 version of the
model. If the public launch is anticipated to occur over the next couple months, that would be helpful to know. I will reply to Andy’s email and ask about the timing of the public launch.
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:Codron, Michael
To:Brian Starr
Cc:Scott, Shawna; Tim Ronda
Subject:Re: French Hospital Medical Center- Master Plan Amendment application
Date:Tuesday, July 3, 2018 6:20:32 PM
I'm in the office and have a relatively open schedule Thursday and Friday. Let's find some time to talk this through. We can look at recent projects for a gauge on time frames.
Also, if you have timelung parameters that are important for project success, we want to know about that.
Michael Codron, Director
Community Development Department
Sent from mobile
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 6:14:13 PM
To: Codron, Michael
Cc: Scott, Shawna; Tim Ronda
Subject: Re: French Hospital Medical Center- Master Plan Amendment application
Hi Michael,
French Hospital is considering an option to our present schematic design that includes a larger hospital addition plus a parking structure. I suspect this option would exceed the
capacities of the City-approved master plan and require a larger EIR (larger than solely for a helipad as discussed below). Assuming this is the case I would like to let the hospital know
an estimate of time the City would take to review a schematic design application that requires an EIR to modify the current Master Plan.
Thank you for your assistance,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Mar 27, 2018, at 4:59 PM, Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Brian, I’m not certain that we can accommodate the request exactly as you have laid it out here. There is a rule in CEQA about segmenting environmental review
that requires us to evaluate the whole project, and not defer review of portions of a project even if they are to occur in later phases.
We will take a quick look at the ER for Sierra Vista and see how involved the helipad discussion is. I’ll consult with Shawna to see if the helipad on its own would
trigger CEQA. And, we’ll consider other options based on the information you’ve shared here to see if there is an approach we can recommend that doesn’t violate the
segmenting principal.
Thanks for the update. -Michael
From: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2018 4:26 PM
To: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>; Tim Ronda <tim@sdgarchitects.com>; Ariana and Allen Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Medical Center- Master Plan Amendment application
Hi Michael,
We are completing our schematic design submittal for ARC review of the French Hospital Master Plan Amendment and Patient Wing Addition that we discussed with you in January.
The recently completed hospital Needs Assessment, an internal document for projecting hospital services required to serve the community, has concluded the hospital should have a
helipad added to the roof of the new Patient Wing. This would meet projected demands to serve higher acuity patients.
Per our meeting in January our approach has been to rearrange the existing City approved Master Plan elements to suit the current /projected healthcare needs without adding
additional development or traffic that would trigger the need for a new environmental review. The proposed helipad however may require environmental review (was environmental
review required of Sierra Vista’s helipad?) The design of a hospital facility is a long and arduous process requiring review by two to three State agencies in addition to the City of SLO.
If in fact environmental review is required for the helipad where no other environmental review is otherwise required we are wondering if we can submit for ARC review of the
proposed Patient Wing Addition with helipad as conditionally approval based on the outcome of any required environmental review?
As always, thank you for assistance,
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 Jan 5, 2018, at 8:05 AM, Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Brian, happy to meet. Thanks for reaching out. Please look for a meeting request from Rebecca.
Happy New Year, all. -Michael
Michael Codron
Director of Community Development
image001.png>
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249
E mcodron@slocity.org
T 805.781.7187
C 805.540.0767
slocity.org
From: Brian Starr [mailto:brian@sdgarchitects.com]
Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2018 8:47 PM
To: Codron, Michael <mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc: Johnson, Derek <djohnson@slocity.org>; Tim Ronda <tim@sdgarchitects.com>; Pruett, Ken - MRMC <Ken.Pruett@DignityHealth.org>
Subject: French Hospital Medical Center- Master Plan Amendment
Hi Michael,
In response to the constantly changing healthcare landscape French Hospital is in need of amending the City approved Master Plan. We would like to meet with you and
share the hospital’s current needs and our preliminary ideas for response. The meeting would include Alan Iftiniuk, Rob Rossi, Tim Ronda, Ken Pruett and myself. We
would like to meet for +/-30 minutes at your convenience sometime 1/10/18 through 1/16/18.
Please let me know what works best for you
Thank you,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image002.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
From:Brian Starr
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Codron, Michael; Tim Ronda
Subject:Re: French Hospital Medical Center- Master Plan Amendment application
Date:Friday, July 6, 2018 5:59:32 PM
Thanks very much for your prompt response!
Have a great weekend
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Jul 6, 2018, at 4:06 PM, Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org> wrote:
Hi Brian,
Thank you for coming in yesterday to discuss the potential changes to the French Hospital campus.
I was able to confirm that a variance was required and approved for the Medical Arts Building. Under our current and future Zoning Regulations, a variance would be
required for consideration of a building taller than the maximum allowed in the Office zone (35 feet).
Have a good weekend,
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,July 3,2018 6:14 PM
To:Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc:Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Tim Ronda tim@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject:Re:French Hospital Medical Center-Master Plan Amendment application
Hi Michael,
French Hospital is considering an option to our present schematic design that includes a larger hospital addition plus a parking structure.I suspect this option would exceed the
capacities of the City-approved master plan and require a larger EIR larger than solely for a helipad as discussed below).Assuming this is the case I would like to let the hospital know
an estimate of time the City would take to review a schematic design application that requires an EIR to modify the current Master Plan.
Thank you for your assistance,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
image002.jpg>
762 Higuera Street #212
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
805-541-3848
brian@sdgarchitects.com
www sdgarchitects.com
On Mar 27,2018,at 4:59 PM,Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>wrote:
Hi Brian, I’m not certain that we can accommodate the request exactly as you have laid it out here. There is a rule in CEQA about segmenting
environmental review that requires us to evaluate the whole project, and not defer review of portions of a project even if they are to occur in later phases.
We will take a quick look at the ER for Sierra Vista and see how involved the helipad discussion is. I’ll consult with Shawna to see if the helipad on its own
would trigger CEQA. And, we’ll consider other options based on the information you’ve shared here to see if there is an approach we can recommend that
doesn’t violate the segmenting principal.
Thanks for the update. -Michael
From:Brian Starr brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent:Tuesday,March 27,2018 4:26 PM
To:Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>
Cc:Scott,Shawna sscott@slocity.org>;Tim Ronda tim@sdgarchitects.com>;Ariana and Allen Melendez ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject:Re:French Hospital Medical Center-Master Plan Amendment application
Hi Michael,
We are completing our schematic design submittal for ARC review of the French Hospital Master Plan Amendment and Patient Wing Addition that we discussed with you
in January.The recently completed hospital Needs Assessment,an internal document for projecting hospital services required to serve the community,has concluded
the hospital should have a helipad added to the roof of the new Patient Wing.This would meet projected demands to serve higher acuity patients.
Per our meeting in January our approach has been to rearrange the existing City approved Master Plan elements to suit the current projected healthcare needs without
adding additional development or traffic that would trigger the need for a new environmental review.The proposed helipad however may require environmental review
was environmental review required of Sierra Vista’s helipad?)The design of a hospital facility is a long and arduous process requiring review by two to three State
agencies in addition to the City of SLO.If in fact environmental review is required for the helipad where no other environmental review is otherwise required we are
wondering if we can submit for ARC review of the proposed Patient Wing Addition with helipad as conditionally approval based on the outcome of any required
environmental review?
As always,thank you for assistance,
Brian
Brian Starr, NCARB
Principal
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On Jan 5,2018,at 8:05 AM,Codron,Michael mcodron@slocity.org>wrote:
Hi Brian, happy to meet. Thanks for reaching out. Please look for a meeting request from Rebecca.
Happy New Year, all. -Michael
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San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
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From:Ariana Melendez
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Brian Starr
Subject:Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Date:Thursday, January 6, 2022 3:09:37 PM
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Hi Shawna,
Thanks for reviewing these. We have a couple followup questions:
GHG-3
We understand the checklist is used to determine whether the project is consistent with CAP or if additional mitigation may be needed. The checklist for this project noted compliance with all
measures except pillar 2 (participation in Monterey Bay Community Power). Pillar 3 (all-electric) is not applicable for medical facilities.
If the facility commits to participate in Monterey Bay Community Power would the project be deemed compliant with CAP?
GHG-2: item 8: Exceed Cal Green standards by 15% for the use of greywater, rainwater or recycled water.
The only requirements in the Cal Green mandatory requirement we’re finding is under 5.305 (attached) which states if municipal recycled water is available a recycled water system shall be
provided. There is no municipal recycled water to the site that we are aware of.
And a couple new ones:
GHG-2 item 1: We’d like to verify that the showers in the Patient Tower will satisfy the requirement for the Parking Deck/Lab. They are under separate building permits with the Parking Deck
starting construction first. The tower construction will also be phased so we plan to reference the final shower/employee count.
AQ-3, item 4a: notes staging and queuing areas within 1,000’ of sensitive receptors is not allowed. There is no area on site that would meet this distance requirement from the existing hospital.
AQ-3, item 4b: same with diesel idling. Can this be changed to the 5 min limit noted elsewhere in the agreement?
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 6, 2022 at 12:27 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana,
Please see responses to your questions below, and I’ll be following up with the CDFW form:
GHG-3: notes a plan shall be prepared and approved by the City prior to issuance. We did complete the attached checklist as part of the Environmental docs. Is there anything additional that
this needed to satisfy the requirement?
A: The GHG Checklist is not the same as the GHG Reduction Plan noted in mitigation measure GHG-3. As noted on the GHG Checklist form: “This CEQA GHG Checklist contains measures
that are required to be implemented on a project-by-project basis to ensure that the specified emissions targets identified in the CAP are achieved. Implementation of these measures
would ensure that new development is consistent with CAP assumptions for relevant CAP strategies toward achieving the identified GHG reduction targets. Projects or plans that are
consistent with the CAP as determined through the use of this CEQA GHG Checklist may rely on the CAP Initial Study-Negative Declaration GHG emissions analysis for the respective
project- and cumulative-level GHG emissions impacts analysis. Projects that are identified as not consistent with the CAP through the use of this CEQA GHG Checklist must prepare a
project-specific analysis of GHG emissions, including quantification of existing and projected GHG emissions compared to the SLO CEQA GHG Threshold(s) and incorporation of the
CAP foundational actions in this CEQA GHG Checklist to the extent feasible.”
Based on the responses provided on the GHG Checklist, quantification of GHG emissions was necessary, and as a result, additional mitigation is required to mitigate potential GHG
impacts to less than significant, and to ensure project consistency with the Climate Action Plan.
BR-1: the attached biologist report recommends work on the eucalyptus grove to be outside of the nesting season or a survey should be conducted. However. the mitigation agreement
expands this to include “site preparation, construction, and vegetation removal”. Is the intent to limit the Tower and Parking Deck construction to occur outside the nesting season, or
restrict construction if nests are found? If so, this appears to be far more conservative than the biologist is recommending and would likely make the project infeasible to construct.
A: Yes, the buffer zones are required to ensure compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Fish and Game Code, and to avoid potential indirect impacts to nesting birds and
their eggs. The mitigation measure does note that: “The buffer may be reduced if deemed appropriate by the biologist and approved by City staff. If any federally or state-listed bird
species or California fully protected bird species are observed nesting in or near the project site, the biologist and the City shall coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
USFWS) and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) before any disturbances occur within 500 feet of the nest.” This is a standard requirement for all projects located
near potential bird nesting areas and creek corridors.
GHG-1: Per Baker’s report, the TDM should achieve 15% of the county average, OR 17.43 VMT (the mitigation document lists “of” which to me could read that we need to achieve 15% of
17.43).
GHG-1: We would like to see the specific strategies 1-3 removed from the mitigation agreement. We are working with Adam Fukushima on a TDM plan and it may or may not include these
specific items. Here is what we were told by Jennifer Rice after the Baker report was issued: 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.
A: I have worked in some flexibility related to the TDM Plan, that sets the performance standard of 17.43 VMT, while allowing for either these, or equivalent measures, to be
incorporated into the plan and any subsequent modification of the plan during monitoring:
Mitigation Measure GHG-1: The project applicant shall submit a TDM Plan for review and approval by the City Public Works Department prior to issuance of building
permits. The plan shall identify the TDM strategies to be implemented and methods for monitoring the effectiveness of the TDM strategies. The TDM program shall be
reviewed and approved by City’s Transportation Division prior to implementation. The TDM plan shall include strategies and/or payment of traffic mitigation fees
sufficient to achieve the City’s significance threshold of 15% below the existing County average vehicle miles traveled per service population (VMT/SP) of 17.43
a few more days to resolve the questions? You had listed Jan 3 as a deadline for the signed agreement to make the Feb 7 ARC date.
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, December 30, 2021 at 4:20 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
One additional question:
Item GHG-3 notes a plan shall be prepared and approved by the City prior to issuance.
We did complete the attached checklist as part of the Environmental docs. Is there anything additional that this needed to satisfy the requirement?
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, December 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM
To: Shawna Scott <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
We waiting for the Tower architect and the builder to review the agreement but in the meantime, we noted a couple items for comment:
BR-1: the attached biologist report recommends work on the eucalyptus grove to be outside of the nesting season or a survey should be conducted. However the mitigation agreement
expands this to include “site preparation, construction, and vegetation removal”. Is the intent is to limit the Tower and Parking Deck construction to occur outside the nesting season, or
restrict construction if nests are found? If so, this appears to be far more conservative than the biologist is recommending and would likely make the project infeasible to construct.
GHG-1: Per Baker’s report, the TDM should achieve 15% of the county average, OR 17.43 VMT (the mitigation document lists “of” which to me could read that we need to achieve 15% of
17.43).
GHG-1: We would like to see the specific strategies 1-3 removed from the mitigation agreement. We are working with Adam Fukushima on a TDM plan and it may or may not include these
specific items. Here is what we were told by Jennifer Rice after the Baker report was issued: 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.
GHG-2: item 8 requires Cal Green tier 2 standards for graywater, rainwater or recycled water. We’re not finding anything in the CGBSC regarding tiers for these items. Can you clarify the
requirement?
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: Monday, December 20, 2021 at 5:57 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>, Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana and Brian,
The Mitigation Agreement is attached. Please reach out with any questions.
Thank you,
Shawna
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E sscott@slocity.org
T 805.781.7176
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From:Ariana Melendez
To:Scott, Shawna
Cc:Brian Starr
Subject:Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Date:Friday, January 7, 2022 2:47:00 PM
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Hi Shawna,
Thanks for the responses. Sorry if I’m missing something but I don’t see the 5.304.5 recycled water section in the 2019 code (there does seem to be something in 2016). See attached for the latest
including the July supplement.
If we use the City’s water efficient landscape standards instead, would you want to see a 15% reduction in the allowance? If so, that is achievable.
Also please note they are using water from their on-site well for landscaping, not city water.
We’ll check with the facility on the GHG-3 requirements and get back to you.
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: Friday, January 7, 2022 at 1:26 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana,
GHG-3
We understand the checklist is used to determine whether the project is consistent with CAP or if additional mitigation may be needed. The checklist for this project noted compliance with all
measures except pillar 2 (participation in Monterey Bay Community Power). Pillar 3 (all-electric) is not applicable for medical facilities.
If the facility commits to participate in Monterey Bay Community Power would the project be deemed compliant with CAP?
A: The project could be deemed compliant with the CAP if that change is made, and if additional measures are identified “to reduce onside fossil fuel consumption to the maximum extent
feasible”.
GHG-2: item 8: Exceed Cal Green standards by 15% for the use of greywater, rainwater or recycled water.
The only requirements in the Cal Green mandatory requirement we’re finding is under 5.305 (attached) which states if municipal recycled water is available a recycled water system shall be
provided. There is no municipal recycled water to the site that we are aware of.
A: Take a look at 5.304.5 Graywater or Rainwater Use in Landscape Areas. Another resource is the City’s Water efficient landscape standards, which does provide a efficiency number, since
the Cal Green Code references the state ordinance or a locally adopted ordinance.
And a couple new ones:
GHG-2 item 1: We’d like to verify that the showers in the Patient Tower will satisfy the requirement for the Parking Deck/Lab. They are under separate building permits with the Parking Deck
starting construction first. The tower construction will also be phased so we plan to reference the final shower/employee count.
A: Yes, and this is allowed by the Zoning Regulations as well upon request. ZR 17.70.180 specifically notes:
1.Upon written request by the applicant,the director may approve alternative compliance from the provisions of this section through an approved director’s action,which may include,but is not
limited to,a reduction or deviation in the number,type,or location of the required bicycle parking,and may include a waiver of the requirement.
2.Considerations used in the determination may include,but are not limited to:
d.Inclusion of the site within a larger development for which adequate showers,dressing areas,and clothes lockers are already provided…”
AQ-3, item 4a: notes staging and queuing areas within 1,000’ of sensitive receptors is not allowed. There is no area on site that would meet this distance requirement from the existing hospital.
A: This is a requirement of the SLOAPCD. We will reach out to the SLOAPCD regarding any alternative mitigation that could be adopted.
AQ-3, item 4b: same with diesel idling. Can this be changed to the 5 min limit noted elsewhere in the agreement?
A: We will ask about this as well, due to proximity of sensitive receptors.
Thank you,
Shawna
From: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 6, 2022 3:09 PM
To: Scott, Shawna <sscott@slocity.org>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: Re: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Shawna,
Thanks for reviewing these. We have a couple followup questions:
GHG-3
We understand the checklist is used to determine whether the project is consistent with CAP or if additional mitigation may be needed. The checklist for this project noted compliance with all
measures except pillar 2 (participation in Monterey Bay Community Power). Pillar 3 (all-electric) is not applicable for medical facilities.
If the facility commits to participate in Monterey Bay Community Power would the project be deemed compliant with CAP?
GHG-2: item 8: Exceed Cal Green standards by 15% for the use of greywater, rainwater or recycled water.
The only requirements in the Cal Green mandatory requirement we’re finding is under 5.305 (attached) which states if municipal recycled water is available a recycled water system shall be
provided. There is no municipal recycled water to the site that we are aware of.
And a couple new ones:
GHG-2 item 1: We’d like to verify that the showers in the Patient Tower will satisfy the requirement for the Parking Deck/Lab. They are under separate building permits with the Parking Deck
starting construction first. The tower construction will also be phased so we plan to reference the final shower/employee count.
AQ-3, item 4a: notes staging and queuing areas within 1,000’ of sensitive receptors is not allowed. There is no area on site that would meet this distance requirement from the existing hospital.
AQ-3, item 4b: same with diesel idling. Can this be changed to the 5 min limit noted elsewhere in the agreement?
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 6, 2022 at 12:27 PM
To: Ariana Melendez <ariana@sdgarchitects.com>
Cc: Brian Starr <brian@sdgarchitects.com>
Subject: RE: French Hospital Expansion - Mitigation Agreement
Hi Ariana,
Please see responses to your questions below, and I’ll be following up with the CDFW form:
GHG-3: notes a plan shall be prepared and approved by the City prior to issuance. We did complete the attached checklist as part of the Environmental docs. Is there anything additional that
this needed to satisfy the requirement?
A: The GHG Checklist is not the same as the GHG Reduction Plan noted in mitigation measure GHG-3. As noted on the GHG Checklist form: “This CEQA GHG Checklist contains measures
that are required to be implemented on a project-by-project basis to ensure that the specified emissions targets identified in the CAP are achieved. Implementation of these measures
would ensure that new development is consistent with CAP assumptions for relevant CAP strategies toward achieving the identified GHG reduction targets. Projects or plans that are
consistent with the CAP as determined through the use of this CEQA GHG Checklist may rely on the CAP Initial Study-Negative Declaration GHG emissions analysis for the respective
project- and cumulative-level GHG emissions impacts analysis. Projects that are identified as not consistent with the CAP through the use of this CEQA GHG Checklist must prepare a
project-specific analysis of GHG emissions, including quantification of existing and projected GHG emissions compared to the SLO CEQA GHG Threshold(s) and incorporation of the
CAP foundational actions in this CEQA GHG Checklist to the extent feasible.”
Based on the responses provided on the GHG Checklist, quantification of GHG emissions was necessary, and as a result, additional mitigation is required to mitigate potential GHG
impacts to less than significant, and to ensure project consistency with the Climate Action Plan.
BR-1: the attached biologist report recommends work on the eucalyptus grove to be outside of the nesting season or a survey should be conducted. However. the mitigation agreement
expands this to include “site preparation, construction, and vegetation removal”. Is the intent to limit the Tower and Parking Deck construction to occur outside the nesting season, or
restrict construction if nests are found? If so, this appears to be far more conservative than the biologist is recommending and would likely make the project infeasible to construct.
A: Yes, the buffer zones are required to ensure compliance with the Migratory Bird Treaty Act and Fish and Game Code, and to avoid potential indirect impacts to nesting birds and
their eggs. The mitigation measure does note that: “The buffer may be reduced if deemed appropriate by the biologist and approved by City staff. If any federally or state-listed bird
species or California fully protected bird species are observed nesting in or near the project site, the biologist and the City shall coordinate with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
USFWS) and/or California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) before any disturbances occur within 500 feet of the nest.” This is a standard requirement for all projects located
near potential bird nesting areas and creek corridors.
GHG-1: Per Baker’s report, the TDM should achieve 15% of the county average, OR 17.43 VMT (the mitigation document lists “of” which to me could read that we need to achieve 15% of
17.43).
GHG-1: We would like to see the specific strategies 1-3 removed from the mitigation agreement. We are working with Adam Fukushima on a TDM plan and it may or may not include these
specific items. Here is what we were told by Jennifer Rice after the Baker report was issued: 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.
A: I have worked in some flexibility related to the TDM Plan, that sets the performance standard of 17.43 VMT, while allowing for either these, or equivalent measures, to be
incorporated into the plan and any subsequent modification of the plan during monitoring:
Mitigation Measure GHG-1: The project applicant shall submit a TDM Plan for review and approval by the City Public Works Department prior to issuance of building
permits. The plan shall identify the TDM strategies to be implemented and methods for monitoring the effectiveness of the TDM strategies. The TDM program shall be
reviewed and approved by City’s Transportation Division prior to implementation. The TDM plan shall include strategies and/or payment of traffic mitigation fees
sufficient to achieve the City’s significance threshold of 15% below the existing County average vehicle miles traveled per service population (VMT/SP) of 17.43
VMT/SP. At a minimum, based on the VMT analysis prepared for this project and in addition to the measures currently implemented, the following strategies, or
equivalent measures that achieve 17.43 VMT or less as approved by the City Public Works Transportation Division, shall be implemented (MBI 2021):
1. Provide parking cash-out programs for employees;
1. Provide employer-implemented ride-sharing program for employees; and,
2. Implement commute trip-reduction marketing strategies for employees.
GHG-2: item 8 requires Cal Green tier 2 standards for graywater, rainwater or recycled water. We’re not finding anything in the CGBSC regarding tiers for these items. Can you clarify the
requirement?
A: In looking at the Cal Green standards, Tier 2 is identified as a minimum 15% increase above Tier 1 standards. Please see proposed modification:
Meet or e Exceed Cal Green Tier 2 standards by 15% for the use of greywater, rainwater or recycled water.