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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010-01-12 - AGENDA REPORTS - MC 08-033 NEWHALL GATEWAY (2)Agenda Item: w w R-AC5 CITY OF SANTA CLARITA JOINT CITY COUNCIL / REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY AGENDA REPORT City Manager Approval: UNFINISHED BUSINESS Item to be presented by: Lisa Webber DATE: January 12, 2010 SUBJECT: APPEAL OF MASTER CASE NO. 08-033, A REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A 99,000 SQUARE -FOOT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 10.28 ACRES IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY) ZONE --CONTINUED ITEM FROM THE DECEMBER 8, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING --AND CONSIDERATION FOR THE NEWHALL GATEWAY CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AND ECONOMIC FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS CONTRACT DEPARTMENT: Community Development c RECOMMENDED ACTION City Council Action: , Close the public hearing and adopt a resolution denying Master Case 08-033 and all associated entitlements: Conditional Use Permit 08-005; Minor Use Permit 08-008; and Oak Tree Permit 08-006. Redevelopment Agency Action: 1. Authorize the appropriation of $199,200.00 from available funds in the Redevelopment Agency Non -Housing Fund Balance to Account 13400-5161.001. 2. Authorize Executive Director to enter into a contract with Poliquin Kellogg Design Group for an amount not to exceed $199,200.00 for the purpose of providing conceptual architectural design and an.economic feasibility analysis for the southeast quadrant of the Newhall Gateway area, subject to review by the Agency Attorney. Continued To: a olAe a k.5i x m ovl t4,t5, 6r Fs BACKGROUND Application Submittal On February 27, 2008, SFXS Partners (the applicant) submitted an application to construct the Sierra Crossing commercial center located on a vacant piece of property at 23300 Newhall Avenue (formerly known as San Fernando Road). The 10.28 acre subject property is located at the southeast corner of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway in the community of Newhall, and is zoned Community Commercial (Planned Development Overlay). Planning Commission Action This project was heard and approved by the Planning Commission on June 2, 2009. No letters of opposition were received from the general public, although the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy did submit written objection to the project based on the proposal to fill-in 300 linear feet of Newhall Creek. The Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment (SCOPE) opposed the project in the public comment portion of the meeting based on the impact to the creek and other environmental issues. A representative from the Old Town Newhall Association spoke in favor of the project citing the need for additional jobs and the potential for the development to serve the surrounding area. After hearing the staff presentation, the applicant's presentation, and discussing the issues, a majority of the Planning Commissioners agreed that the proposed development was appropriate for the subject property and the commercial project was approved with a 4-1 vote. Appeal/Continuance On June 8, 2009, the project was appealed by Councilmember McLean. Primary issues cited in the appeal letter included the overall site design, aesthetics, and environmental issues. A public hearing on this item was opened at the August 25, 2009, City Council meeting. Due to new discussions between the applicant and the adjoining property owner, the item was continued to the October 27, 2009, meeting so that the property owners could explore the possibility of doing a joint project on the site. On October 27, the item was continued to the December 8, 2009, City Council meeting to allow the City/Redevelopment Agency additional time to evaluate proposals for comprehensive planning of the southeast quadrant of the Sierra Highway/Newhall Avenue intersection, which includes the subject site. During the Redevelopment Agency meeting on November 24, 2009, the Agency considered hiring a consultant to prepare an architectural design concept and market feasibility analysis for the southeast quadrant. Three people spoke in opposition to that effort, including the applicant. No action was taken and the item was tabled. The applicant requested that the public hearing for the commercial project on appeal be conducted on December 8, 2009, and that an "up or down" vote of the City Council be taken at that time. In December, at the request of the applicant, the Council continued the public hearing to January 12, 2010. As part of the public hearing, a representative from the Sierra Club spoke on the item and stated that organizations concerns regarding the environmental impacts of the project, specifically citing impacts to Newhall Creek. Discussion Since the Planning Commission approved the project in June 2009, several discussions have taken place between City representatives and the two property owners in the southeast corner of Newhall Gateway: SFXS Partners and the University of Southern California. In spite of the City's effort to broker a partnership between SFXS Partners and the University of Southern California, the parties have not been able to come to an agreement on how to develop their properties in a coordinated manner. Because the owners failed to reach an agreement, the City's Redevelopment Agency has assumed a leadership role with the understanding that it would be a missed opportunity for this quadrant to be developed in a piecemeal fashion and for a project to respond only to what the current market can support without looking at the long-term potential. A higher level of planning and economic market analysis is warranted. Although the proposed development was approved by the Planning Commission and meets the City's development standards for the Community Commercial zone, there are significant concerns that the proposed project does not meet the City's goals or objectives for this prominent City gateway. As proposed, the project fails to meet the purpose and development standards of the Planned Development Overlay zone because the development does not promote more economical and efficient use of the land than would be permitted under conventional zoning nor does the project make suitable provisions for the preservation of Newhall Creek and the significant flora and fauna found on the site. The most appropriate project would be one that works within the environmental constraints of the property and that also looks at the long-term commercial development needs of the area and complements and supports the new Disney studios at the Golden Oak Ranch, the Chinque Terra office development, and the approved 4.2 million square -foot Gate King Industrial Park. Any development at this corner should also maximize the City's efforts to revitalize downtown Newhall and bolster the number of jobs in the Newhall Redevelopment Project Area and the Enterprise Zone. As proposed, the Sierra Crossing commercial center falls short of these objectives. Developing the Newhall Gateway area in a piecemeal fashion with a short-term outlook, building a project that is supported by only what the current market can bear, would be a missed opportunity. This is one reason why a Planned Development overlay was assigned to this quadrant on the City's zoning map. Given the project's location and its access to State Route 14, it makes sense for the entire site to be planned comprehensively in order to ensure that the most sustainable and economically viable project is developed that will meet the City's long-term goals. Staff is also concerned with the impact to the environmental and cultural resources present on the southeast quadrant. The proposed project would bury 300 linear feet of Newhall Creek. While those impacts can be mitigated, the loss of any habitat is something that the City seeks to avoid. There is also the concern that the former U.S. Route 6 right-of-way was not preserved as part of the project, nor was there an effort to incorporate this important cultural resource as a trail that could connect other approved and pending developments in the area to the project site. In short, given its location and environmental resources on-site, it makes sense for the entire site to be planned comprehensively to arrive at the most sustainable and economically viable project for the long-term. For these reasons, staff recommends that the City Council deny the request to develop a 99,000 square foot commercial center in the Newhall Gateway area. Conceptual Architectural Design and Economic Feasibility Poliquin Kellogg Design Group was selected from two consultant firms that recently responded to a request for proposal on a similar conceptual design/economic analysis project in the City. The City interviewed Poliquin Kellogg and requested they revise their proposal to reflect the scope of work, cost and timeline for the Newhall Gateway project. Should this item be approved by the Redevelopment Agency, Poliquin Kellogg Design Group will be hired to conduct a planning effort that would include a development concept, architecture, and an economic feasibility study for the southeast quadrant of the Newhall Gateway. The analysis and planning effort would take approximately four months to complete with a cost not to exceed $199,200.00. The University of Southern California supports the planning effort and will work with the Agency's consultant to create a viable, comprehensive strategy that takes advantage of all of the site's strengths and opportunities. Planning the southeast quadrant as a coordinated effort will ensure that sensitive environmental areas are preserved and that the optimal amount of commercial square footage will be developed. The economic analysis will be funded by the Agency and reimbursement will be sought when the properties are developed. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS 1. City Council continue the public hearing to a date uncertain. 2. City Council deny the appeal and uphold the Planning Commission's approval of the project. 3. Redevelopment Agency deny staff recommendation to enter into a contract with Poliquin Kellogg Design Group. 4. Other action as determined by Council or Redevelopment Agency. FISCAL IMPACT City Council: No fiscal impact by this action. Redevelopment Agency: The cost of the architectural design and economic feasibility analysis would be up to $199,200.00, which covers the budget listed in the proposal, $186,200.00, plus a 7% contingency. The appropriation of $199,200.00 would be from available funds in the Redevelopment Agency Non -Housing Fund balance. In the short term, these monies would not be available for other redevelopment projects. In the longer term, it is anticipated that the funds would be reimbursed to the Agency when the properties are developed. Development of the area would also generate new tax increment for the Agency. ATTACHMENTS Resolution Appeal Letter SMMC Letter Scope Letter 10-27-09 Newhall Gateway Proposal City Council Exhibits NOTICE OF CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF SANTA CLARITA . CITY COUNCIL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita, at its regular meeting held December 8, 2009, continued a public hearing on ITEM 13 PUBLIC HEARING APPEAL OF MASTER CASE NO. 08-033, A REQUEST FOR THE APPROVAL OF A 99,000 SQUARE -FOOT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 10.28 ACRES IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY) ZONE -CONTINUED ITEM FROM THE OCTOBER 27, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING to January 12, 2010. The continued public hearing will be held at or after 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clarita, California. Dated this 91h day of December, 2009. SHARON L. DAWSON, CITY CLERK *************************************************************** STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS. AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING CITY OF. SANTA CLARITA ) SHARON L. DAWSON, being first duly sworn, deposes and says that she is the duly appointed and qualified City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita and that on December 9, 2009, she caused the above notice to be posted at the door of the Council Chamber located at 23920 Valencia Blvd., Santa Clar'ta, California. S:\Clll'\Public Bearings\Cminued Pi I NIC 0&033 011210 SHARON L. DAWSON, CITY CLERK Santa Clarita, California 4A RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA APPROVING THE APPEAL OF MASTER CASE NO. 08-033 (CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 08-005, MINOR USE PERMIT 08-008, AND OAK TREE PERMIT 08-006), OVERTURNING THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL TO CONSTRUCT FIVE COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 99,000 SQUARE FEET IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE LOCATED AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF NEWHALL AVENUE AND SIERRA HIGHWAY WITHIN THE COMMUNITY OF NEWHALL, CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES (APNs 2827-005-014, 015, 027, 028, AND 029). WHEREAS, SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita (hereafter "City") hereby makes the following findings of fact: a. On February 27, 2008, SFXS Partners (the applicant) submitted an application to construct the Sierra Crossing shopping center consisting of five buildings totaling approximately 99,000 square feet, and containing a drive-through use, a hotel use, grading in excess of 10,000 cubic yards, and three buildings that would exceed 35' in. height on vacant property in the Community Commercial Planned Development Overlay (CC(PD)) zone; b. The project site includes five parcels: Assessor Parcel Nos. 2827-005-014, 015, 027, 028, and 029, and is located on the southeast corner of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway in the community of Newhall; C. On June 2, 2009, during a duly noticed public hearing, the City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission approved Master Case 08-033 and all associated entitlements including Conditional Use Permit 08-005, Minor Use Permit 08-008, and Oak Tree Permit 08-006; d. In that same 4-1 decision to approve the project, the Planning Commission also approved the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project; e. During the Planning Commission meeting on this matter, representatives for the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and the Santa Clarita Organization for Planning the Environment spoke in opposition of the project citing impacts to Newhall Creek and a representative from the Old Town Newhall Association spoke in favor of the project citing the need for additional jobs and to support the downtown Newhall redevelopment effort; f. On June 8, 2009, the project was appealed to the City Council by Councilmember McLean for issues related to the overall site design for this highly visible, major gateway entrance to the City, aesthetics and the impact the project would have on surrounding viewsheds, and environmental issues relating to the impacts to 5 Council Denial Resolution Master Case 08-033 Page 2 of 4 Newhall Creek; g. On June 30, 2009, City representatives met with the applicant's biologist, a representative from the California Department of Fish and Game, and also a representative from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy to discuss the appeal; h. On August 25, 2009, a public hearing was opened by the City Council on this matter and continued to October 27, 2009, in order to provide time for the applicant to discuss a modified project with an adjacent property owner; i. On October 27, 2009, the appeal was again continued to December 8, 2009, so that the Redevelopment Agency, as part of its regular meeting on November 24, 2009, could explore hiring an architectural and design firm to comprehensively plan the southeast quadrant of the Newhall Gateway; j. On December 8, 2009, the City Council discussed the item and continued the public hearing to January 12, 2010; k. On January 12, 2010, the City Council received public testimony, closed the public hearing, received the staff presentation and also a presentation from the applicant. WHEREAS, SECTION 2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FINDINGS. Based upon the foregoing facts, the staff report accompanying this item, testimony presented at the public hearing, and the findings listed in Section 17.03.040(E)(1) of the Unified Development Code, the City Council hereby determines as follows: a. Finding required in Section 17.03.040(E)(1): "That the proposed location, size, design, and operation characteristics of ' the proposed use is in accordance with the purpose of this development code, the purpose of the zone in which the site is located, the Santa Clarita General Plan, and the development policies and standards of the Cit " 1) The City Council cannot make this finding because the project does not meet the purpose of the Planned Development Overlay Zone as listed in Section 17.16.020(A) of the Unified Development Code (UDC). As stated in Section 17.16.020(A) of the UDC, the purpose of the Planned Development Overlay Zone is to facilitate . development that is creative and imaginative. The project is not creative or imaginative in that it comprises a typical freeway -oriented development and does not meet the City's vision for development at a major gateway entrance into the City and the project does not facilitate development that would promote more economical and efficient use of the land than would otherwise be permitted under conventional zoning. The 6 Council Denial Resolution Master Case 08-033 Page 3 of 4 project does not provide a sufficient mix or variety of uses, or a sufficient level of amenities, nor does the project sufficiently preserve natural resources or scenic qualities of surrounding open space. The project would fill in a portion of Newhall Creek, remove oak trees, and makes no attempt to integrate or promote the historic former US Route 6 right-of-way as part of the development. There is no connectivity or relationship to other planned industrial and office complexes in the vicinity and the riparian area that is slated for preservation would be hidden behind two retail buildings instead of being used as an open space amenity. 2) The City Council cannot make this finding because the project does not conform to the development standards of the Planned Development Overlay Zone as found in Section 17.16.020(G) As stipulated in Subsection (G)(1), the project is not compatible with, or complementary to, existing and potential development in the immediate vicinity because it under utilizes commercial land adjacent to office parks and proposed studio uses. As a project within a gateway entrance to the City, the floor area ratio should be maximized and development density should be comparable to other approved projects in the area. The buildings should be distinctive in their architecture and design, and create a strong sense of place for the City's Newhall entrance. As proposed, the project is isolated and does not connect to other approved developments, despite the fact that the subject site contains an abandoned highway alignment that could be used for such purposes. As stipulated in Subsection (G)(8), the project does not relate harmoniously to the topography of the site nor does the project make suitable provisions for the preservation of the existing watercourse and drainage areas on-site. The project would destroy 300 linear feet of verdant creek bed, its associated bank and riparian environment. Minimal attention was given to oak tree preservation, and the project works against the topography of the site requiring the import of 46,000 cubic yards of dirt instead of working with the natural slope to reduce the amount of grading and dirt import. As proposed, the project would have adverse impacts to the significant flora and fauna that is found in and around the creek bed, making no effort to incorporate these potential amenities into the surrounding development. WHEREAS, SECTION 3. MINOR USE PERMIT AND OAK TREE PERMIT FINDINGS. Any development or project within the Planned Development Overlay Zone requires a Conditional Use Permit. Without the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit, other lands uses, such as those contemplated by the Minor Use Permit, along with the removals and encroachments that would have been permitted by the Oak Tree Permit, cannot be approved. 3 Council Denial Resolution Master Case 08-033 Page 4 of 4 THEREFORE, SECTION 4. Based on the findings contained in Sections 2 and 3 above, the City Council hereby denies the following entitlements requested under Master Case 08-033: Conditional Use Permit 08-005, Minor Use Permit 08-008, and Oak Tree Permit 08-006, and does not approve the Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Plan that was prepared for the project. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. 11 44 Council Denial Resolution Master Case 08-033 Page 5 of 4 PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 12th day of January 2010 MAYOR CITY OF SANTA CLARITA ATTEST: CITY CLERK STATE OF CALIFORNIA COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF SANTA CLARITA I, Sarah P. Gorman, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do'hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 12th day of January 2010 by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: CITY CLERK 9 d.sx�rt� ,y"e,- ��, ,,} '4 F [-4 _.y.y tw -7.7n t � r' `c�i. .5.�-l7 pC' Lq tl !. 1 o"`"k r3 tNl I•f� ffL �+'. It tU .[.yr �'y`i�k ��:>i�'..�i if ��?�r�]1S_t,�y S�<<.,�.r,-2 Its;L I,Z.pk� c�-' +S'�_. `;ol.F� C.yta? ��"t� 7'^'I.�.?:+�1�i7-{4: •: \;�y4 �'. *iii;. �u.LS e7t.F�, L tt..e.�t�;�,1f�`t t�yC: �g a nF :is'iiLF�^et�,aa^ Cit), of SANTA CaLARITA 23920 Valencia Boulevard • Suite 300 • Santa Clarita, California 91355.2196 Phone: (661) 259-2489 • FAX: (661) 259-8125 tutu to. san to-cl aHta. coin June 8, 2009 Sharon Dawson, MMC City Clerk City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 300 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Subject: Appeal of Master Case 08-033, Conditional Use Permit 08-005, Minor Use Pen -nit 08-008, Oak Tree Permit 08-006 Dear Ms. Dawson: 'On June 2, 2009, the Planning Commission adopted a resolution approving Master Case 08-033 for a commercial development at the southeast corner of Newhall Avenue and Sierra Highway. I would request that, in my capacity as a City Councilmember for the City of Santa Clarita, the project's approval be appealed and that the item be brought before the City Council in a timely manner for its review. My concerns regarding this project are related to the overall site design, aesthetics and environmental issues, If you have any questions regarding this appeal, please contact me. Sincerely, Marsha McLean Councilmember S:\CD\cun"enf\Marsha Appeal lettendoc STATE OF CALIFORNIA—THE RESOURCES AGENCY ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS CONSERVANCY RAMIREZ CANYON PARK 5750 RAMIREZ CANYON ROAD ^ MALIBU, CALIFORNIA 90265 PHONE (310) 589-3200 FAX (310) 589-3207 June 1, 2009 Planning Commission City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Boulevard Santa Clarita, California 91355 Commercial Development Project Comments cup 08-005 Oak Tree Permit 08-006 Dear Commission Members: The proposed project on 9.97 acres is located at the scenic confluence of Elsmere Creek and Newhall Creek. Wildlife can enter the site via the large Elsmere Creek box channel under State Route 14 and across Sierra Highway via the cemetery and an abutting property to the north. The property is not isolated and currently functions as a wildlife corridor for some species between the San Gabriel and Santa Susana Mountains. The Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) is currently implementing a 4 -acre riparian habitat restoration project directly across the freeway along Elsmere Creek. The subject section of Newhall Creek and its confluence point with Elsmere Creek contains a broad range of riparian species diversity. The Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) conclusion that the project is ecologically isolated is false. Any project on this site should work with the constraints of the land. The applicant has been encouraging our staff to work towards accepting an open space dedication. However the proposed project fails to work with the constraints of the land and should be significantly modified before such an acceptance. The total direct loss of over an acre of fully function mature willow cottonwood woodland in the Santa Clara River watershed, and indirect adverse impact on the remaining two -plus acres of riparian woodland, is a significant impact that can be reduced through simple project modifications. The approximately 4.0 acres of habitat restoration required by the California Department of Fish and Game in the approved Streambed Alteration Agreement (SAA) will only partially mitigate these impacts. That mitigation is deferred and not well defined. Onsite mitigation will be on a biological island. In addition it is extremely difficult ,to' find protected three acre riparian mitigation sites for restoration. The Conservancy recommends that the Commission deny the project unless the loss of willow woodland is reduced to less than 0.5 acres. and that the specific habitat replacement ratios and requirements in the sAA be incorporated as MND mitigation measures. City of Santa Clarita Planning Commission CVP 08-005 Oak Tree Permit 08-006 June 1, 2009 Page 2 The intersection of Newhall Road and SR 14 maintains a semi -rural ambience. The proposed project would drastically alter the visual qualities over a large area. Four story buildings, 434 parking spaces, and 50,000 cubic yards of imported fill are not consistent with the old town Newhall described in the Initial Study. We encourage the Commission to insist on a project that does not fill riparian habitat, channelize drainages, and that results in an ecologically meaningful habitat area. To achieve such a project the applicant would need to remove all development out of the areas south and east of Newhall Creek. That development -free area should be dedicated in fee to the City, the MRCA or the Santa Clarita Wildlife Corridor Conservation Authority prior to the issuance of a grading permit. Such a development configuration would also provide a permanent wildlife corridor under SR 14. The MND is deficient for not adequately addressing this inter -mountain range connectivity. Please address any questions to Paul Edelman of our staff at the above address and by phone at (310) 589-3200 ext. 128. Sincerely, RONALD P. SCHAFER Chairperson SCOPE Santa Clarita Organization for Planning and the Environment TO PROMOTE, PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT, ECOLOGY AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE SANTA CLARITA VALLEY POST OFFICE BOX 1182, SANTA CLARITA, CA 91386 10-24-09 City Council City of Santa Clarita 23920 Valencia Blvd. Santa Clarita, CA 91355 Re: Agenda Item 14 - APPEAL OF MASTER CASE NO. 08-033, A REQUEST FOR A 99,000 SQUARE -FOOT COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT ON 10.28 ACRES IN THE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY) ZONE -- CONTINUED ITEM FROM THE AUGUST 25, 2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING Dear Mayor and City Council: We wish to object to the inaccuracy of the staff report on this item that fails to mention SCOPE's public comment on this agenda item at the June 2nd hearing. At that time we expressed concern over the loss of riparian native vegetation on this site, channelization of the stream, the fact that we had been told that references made to the SMMC's acquisition of the property appeared to be inaccurate, and the failure to do adequate environmental review for this project. Since oral comments at a hearing have the same standing as written comments, those concerns should have been noted in the staff report for this project. We can only wonder why the staff would write a report in such a way as to make it seem that there were no objections to this project, when in fact there were. Further, the staff report seems to indicate that the .City will pay for the needed environmental review on this project. Such a commitment is an inappropriate use of taxpayer money and sets an untenable precedent for other developments in the Santa Clarita Valley. We oppose any use of City funds to pay for environmental review for this project, or for any project. That is the responsibility of the developer, not local taxpayers. Sincerely, Lynne Plambeck President 13 i © P,OL,1,UIW-KE;L'LOGG DESIG' GiRO_UP 818.313.618.1-3 i proposal for C CU M� Cu M cn �y O �U TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Introduction........................................................ 1 TheFirm....................................................... 2 Scopeof Services........................................................ 3 Technical Design Outline................................................. 4-5 ProjectSchedule........................................................ 6 Program Management........................................................ 7-8 Costs / Compensation / Offer & Signature .................................... 9 Personnel Qualifications ................................................. 10-13 Project Team / Consultants ................................................ 14 Firm Qualifications ........................ 15 Current / Recent Project List ............................................... 16-17 Relevant Projects / References............................................ 18 References ........................................... I........... 19 Certificate of Liability Insurance........................................... 20 Lee Newman & Associates - Landscape Architect ............................... 21 FirmProfile....................................................... 22 Scopeof Work Proposal........................................... 23-28 Personnel Qualifications.......................................... 29-30 Firm Qualifications............................................... 31 ProjectList ....................................................... 32-36 ProjectSamples.................................................. 37-43 References...................................................... 44 Kevin Read — Economic Consultant Scope of Work.Proposal......................................... 45 Personnel Qualifications.:......................................... 46 INTRODUCTION Poliquin Kellogg Design Group is pleased to provide you with this proposal for the City of Santa Clarita, Sierra Gateway Master Planning, Conceptual Architectural Design and Economic Feasibility Study. With PKDG's experience in the Santa Clarita area, including multiple office projects on Tourney Road, North Park Community Church, Entrada and Mechanix Wear, we feel that our firm is well vested and maintains an understanding of your community. With the joint cooperation between PKDG and the Project representatives input, we are confident that we can develop a Master Plan for this location which establishes a thoughtful and exciting planned development which can establish an impetus for this area to become a true city gateway location. It is our understanding that this project will be planned, to establish a forward looking planned development that becomes the Gateway for this area of the city. The Master Plan will establish a scale and density which is appropriate to the location, without becoming stagnant, by only reflecting on existing adjacent developments. The project will be located on two approximately ten acre sites adjacent to each other and to the 14 freeway. The planning effort will involve incorporating an existing riparian area into the design, which we feel establishes some of the potential character of the development itself. Possible coordination with the California Department of Fish and Game may be required in order to make adjustments to the shape of the riparian area. Existing trees including Heritage Oaks will be considered in the design and require coordination into the design. This Master Plan will require that PKDG establish a sense of place where a mixed use of services can be provided in a pleasant atmosphere to the surrounding community. The forward looking aspect of the development will consider the growth of this corridor regarding residential and business, including the future Disney Studio development. Considering this potential future development, the density of the project will be such, that it respects the general community scale and character, yet allows for substantial services and activity to occur on the site. The project will include amenities which establish the site as a significant community destination. Amenities will include the integration of the existing riparian as a design element, celebration of the old Route 6 with a trail head element to tell the story of this significant US Highway, bike and pedestrian trail, possible bridge connection across Newhall Avenue for bikes and pedestrians, as well as bridge connections across the riparian to help establish theme and convenience connections across the site. The project will also consider LEED opportunities where applicable, including community connectivity, reduction of heat island effect, use of, or access to mass transit, reduction of water usage, as well as possible green building features including, systems, materials and performance. A key component for the project will be its economic feasibility which will be thoroughly studied. Feasibility will be considered looking forward, and will consider market needs, project cost and viability. The project will be designed to be viable from an economic point of view. This project represents a wonderful and exciting opportunity for our firm and for the City to create a Master Plan which establishes a new city gateway, which goes beyond being simply reactive to established adjacencies; it instead leads the way to how development should characterize itself at this important location. As always, we view an opportunity such as this, to be a great privilege and responsibility, to establish a place for which the city and the community can be proud of. PKDG looks forward to the opportunity to accept this responsibility and to deliver this new Sierra Gateway Master Plan for the City of Santa Clarita. Page 1 THE FIRM ® POLIQUIN KELLOGG DESIGN GROUP is a full service Architecture, Interior Design and Master Planning firm. The principals of Poliquin Kellogg Design Group bring a combined experience of over 50 years in these disciplines to the firm. The assembled staff further expands the breadth of experience that the firm has to offer. Our project experience includes Master Planning, Low to Mid Rise Office Buildings, Corporate Facilities, Tenant Improvements, Medical Offices, R&D, High - Tech, Industrial Facilities, Commercial and Retail Centers. ® POLIQUIN KELLOGG DESIGN GROUP prides itself on attention to client satisfaction as a barometer for project success. We believe that client satisfaction is achieved through innovative design solutions, rigorous attention to budget criteria, maintenance of the project schedule and stringent attention to programming requirements. ® POLIQUIN KELLOGG DESIGN GROUP is a locally owned and operated firm. The principals remain intimately involved with all projects and maintain an interest in being personally committed and responsible for the success of each and every project. We strongly believe that the success of each project, regardless of size and/or scope, perpetuates our firm's success. e POLIQUIN KELLOGG DESIGN GROUP has extensive recent and current build -to -suit experience. We have been involved with over 2,000,000 square feet of build -to -suit office, manufacturing and warehouse facilities over the past 3 years and are involved presently with over 1,000,000 square feet of currently proposed build -to -suit projects in Santa Barbara County, Ventura County, and Los Angeles County. ® POLIQUIN KELLOGG DESIGN GROUP maintains experience in interfacing with the majority of local governing agencies, including processing for projects in the City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, Simi Valley, Moorpark, Calabasas, Thousand Oaks, City of Santa Clarita, Santa Barbara County and more. Our experience includes obtaining approvals through various planning commissions and city councils for development permits, variances and minor and major modifications, as well as obtaining building permits. ® POLIQUIN KELLOGG DESIGN GROUP is a contemporary and expanding firm that prides itself on providing outstanding services through thorough research, creative solutions and a genuine commitment to the achievement of our client's goals. Page 2 SCOPE OF SERVICES e Field review of site conditions for the proposed Sierra Gateway Master Plan. Assemble and review existing plans, surveys, utilities connections and other information available for the project site. ® Attend a kick-off meeting with Project Representatives to determine project goals, and to further determine the needs and desires for the Sierra Gateway Master Plan design. ® Prepare two (2) alternative conceptual Master Plans. Includes up to three (3) conceptual Master Plans (if necessary). a Prepare two (2) computer generated block models of the two (2) preliminary conceptual Master Plans. ® Once two (2) conceptual master plans have been prepared, the Economic Consultant will prepare a preliminary feasibility study for each plan. ® PKDG shall meet multiple times with Project Representatives during the development of the conceptual plans and through to completion of the final plan. s From the two (2) conceptual alternatives, the City shall select one (1) conceptual Master Plan for a final detailed Master Plan. (Includes multiple iterations of concept plan.) ® A final presentation shall include computer generated renderings, site plans, and 3D views of the proposed plan. Drafts shall be provided in 11"x17" sheets. Final plans shall be submitted in color in digital format and in 24"x36" sheets. ® Based on the final Master Plan selected, the Economic Consultant shall prepare an economic analysis determining estimated costs of construction and property acquisition market feasibility and city tax benefit. Conduct a meeting with Staff and Project Representatives to present the final Sierra Gateway Master Plan design and economic evaluation. ® Submit all original material and copies of electronic data files to the City to become the property of Santa Ciarita. Page 3 TECHNICAL DESIGN OUTLINE Establish Project Goals PKDG would take a proactive approach in order to establish all the requirements and goals for this project. Once the project designer evaluates the site, receives and reviews base materials and pertinent project information, PKDG and supportive Consultants would engage in an open discussion "charette" with the respective representatives involved in the project. This input would identify functional programmatic goals and aesthetic desires for the City Center. This interaction would include real time conceptualization through sketching and discussion. This process should not be restrained or overly limited, as this interaction will allow both designer and client to have a proactive and effective participation in the conceptualization process. The deliverable from this process is to generate the Plan Concept. Preparation of Conceptual Plans Once the plan concept direction is complete, the design team will prepare three (3) initial concepts, which shall include all the program elements. These concepts would include information justifying the concept regarding building site, related parking, hardscape, softscape, pedestrian circulation, LEED concepts regarding site planning, etc. This task, legitimizes the proposed concepts from a programmatic view, and allows the client to understand visually how the project may be developed. During this process, PKDG and Consultants would meet with Representatives to continue to maintain proactive and open discussion of the Plan, addressing organization, adjacencies, pedestrian experience, and massing. The Economic Consultant would begin preparation of an economic feasibility, based upon developing concepts. This process would include the preparation of two (2) Conceptual Plans and two (2) Computer Generated Block Models to establish massing created by the plan organization. Economic analysis would illustrate cost related to proposed designs. Selection of Conceptual Plan The two (2) Conceptual Plans would be submitted for review to the Project Representatives, for selection of a Final Master Plan. Discussion of the chosen concept between PKDG and Project Representatives would occur to resolve detail issues and determine refinements of the Plan. The final selection of a Conceptual Plan would be determined. Economic Analysis The Economic Consultant would prepare an economic analysis study which will consider land cost, all support utilities and infrastructure, architectural character and quality, hardscape, softscape and potential phasing and construction duration and city tax benefit. As well as considering contingency to cover the broad -brush scope of the project. Preparation of Economic analysis for Project Representative review. Page 4 TECHNICAL DESIGN OUTLINE (Cont.) Preparation of Final Presentation PKDG would prepare the final Master Plan. The final preparation will include any elements necessary to properly describe the Master Plan. The Master Plan would describe all building location, size, shape, all circulation, walks, plazas, landscape, entries, etc. The Plan would be detailed as to describe the organization, aesthetics, and massing qualities of the concept, as well as establish an architectural character consistent with the goals of the City. LEED measures would be considered and pertain to the nature of design. During this process PKDG would again engage with staff and Project Representatives maintaining a transparent design process through completion of the final plan. Final economic analysis would be prepared based upon final site design and illustrations. Included in the final presentation shall be the following: (Submitted in color in digital format and in 24"x36" sheets.) ° Concept to illustrate project history and refinement. ® One (1) Detailed Site Plan including landscape / hardscape detail with Surrounding Vicinity shown. ° Plaza / public space plan enlargements. ° Photo Composite Site Plan showing plan in context. ° One (1) 3D Aerial View showing massing and architectural character as well as site detail. ° Project Elevations — all four sides. ° Project Sections — illustrate pedestrian areas. ° Computer generated renderings (up to three (3) renderings) illustrating aesthetic character of the concept, at key visual locations. ° Economic feasibility of project. ® Entire project would be presented on 24"x36" boards and 11"x17' full color booklet provided for City officials to review. Page 5 ,a PROGRAM MANAGEMENT The project will be managed through Principal direction assisted by a team Designer and Draftsman, for conceptual plan preparation. Principal, Designer and Landscape Architect will meet with Project Representatives, includes multiple meetings by PKDG, as necessary, to establish the desired direction and requirements for each concept. Landscape Architect will be engaged to determine hardscape plaza concepts, pedestrian experience concepts and general landscape concepts. Designer and draftsman in conjunction with Landscape Architect will prepare the deliverable three (3) concept plans. Designer will then prepare 3D computer generated block models for each of the three (3) concept plans. PKDG will engage with Economic Consultant to prepare conceptual economic feasibility of project on acceptance of the two (2) conceptual plans, to be refined to the final plan. Principal and Designer will once again meet with Project Representatives to further refine final Master Plan.. On the acceptance of one of the two (2) conceptual plans, the final Master Plan and assisting deliverables will be prepared. During this process PDKG's Principal, Designer and Consultants will meet with Project Representatives to refine the final master plan. This allows staff and Project Representatives to be involved in the project process allowing for a refined and successful result in achieving project goals. As the final plan is refined, the Designer will engage 3D illustrator to begin preparation of an aerial site photo composite and three (3) computer generated renderings for final presentation. The Economic Consultant will prepare a final economic analysis based upon selected plan exhibits. PKDG will once again meet with Project Representatives for input on final master plan concept and all its elements. PKDG's Principal, Designer and Consultants will present the Final Master Plan and provide all final deliverables as described in RFP. Page 7 MdW COSTS /COMPENSATION / OFFER & SIGNATURE (The Fees shown below are effective for Ninety (90) days from the date herein.) Please Note: Fees below include Consultant fees, Architect hereby acts as Agent for Consultant solely in regards to the Compensation for their services. Architect with Consultants prior consent to act as Agent will payout their fees from the compensation received by Architect. Initial Project Goal $ 15,350.00 Site Review, Meetings with Project Representatives and Review of Materials Preparation of Initial Concepts Preliminary Conceptual Plan 1 / Computer Generated Block Model Preliminary Conceptual Plan 2 / Computer Generated Block Model (Includes up to three (3) Preliminary Plans.) $ 46,250.00 Economic Feasibility Analysis Preliminary Conceptual Plan 1 Preliminary Conceptual Plan 2 $ 9,250.00 Final Plan Preparation ! Presentation Final Master Plan Preparation $ 53,600.00 (Includes multiple iterations of concept plan.) Landscape Architecture Site Assessment, Meetings, Conceptual Drawings and Resource Evaluation $ 25,000.00 3D Photo Comp Aerial View 24" x 36" 3D Color $ 6,000.00 Computer Generated Renderings Three (3) Computer Generated Color Renderings $ 16,500.00 Final Economic Analysis Economic Analysis based on One (1) Final Master Plan $ 6,250.00 Project Reimbursables $ 8,000.00 Includes project related mileage, reproductions, plots, documents, color boards, renderings, postage & handling, and overnight deliveries. Total Amount Not to Exceed $186,200.00 POLIQUIN KELIGQaha DMIGN GROUP is ion \ Brian R. Poliquin, AIA!NCARB, LEED AP President Architect License No. C 21165 Page 9 Accepted and Agreed by: Signature Print Name Date BRIAN R. POLIQUIN, AIA EDUCATION: University of Southern California Bachelor of Architecture 1982 Member of American Institute of Architects Member of National Council Architectural Review Board Member of U.S. Green Building Council LEED Accredited Professional PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Architect, State of California, State of Arizona, State of Nevada EXPERIENCE: Mr. Poliquin has been in architecture for over twenty-five years. An experienced professional, Mr. Poliquin in addition to his administration responsibilities, is responsible for client contact; assembling and supervising project teams, and guiding their efforts from initial design through to construction administration. Mr. Poliquin's experience includes leadership involvement in many notable projects, some of which are listed below: Project Building Type Size ® LNR Warner Center Spec Office 1.2 Million S.F. Woodland Hills, California ® Ricon Build to Suit 200,000 S.F. Panorama City, California ® GM ("At the Plant") Build to Suit 1 Million S.F. Van Nuys, California Haas Automation Build to Suit 420,000 S.F. Oxnard, California o General Research Corporation Build to Suit 80,000 S.F. Santa Barbara, California ® Standard Abrasives Build to Suit 80,000 S.F. Chatsworth, California e Mail Marketing Build to Suit 420,000 S.F. Moorpark, California ® Warner Elektra Atlantic Build to Suit 200,000 S.F. Simi Valley, California ® The Cheesecake Factory Corporate Office/Bakery 65,000 S.F. Calabasas, California o Mechanix Wear Build to Suit 70,000 S.F. Valencia, California ® Grand Central Air Terminal Building Remodel / 32,000 S.F. Glendale, California Historical Renovation © Downtown Mesa Redevelopment Master Plan + 1,000,000 S.F. r Mesa, Arizona ® Bank One Renovation 5 Story Office & 55,000 S.F. Mesa, Arizona New Parking Garage ® Orange County Register Corporate Offices 150,000 S.F. Santa Ana, California 5 Story Bldg. & Parking Garage ® Long Beach Airport Business Ctr 8 & 10 Story Office 500,000 S.F. Long Beach, California Towers GOVERNMENT: General Services Agency Mineral Management Services, 80,000 S.F. tenant improvements, offices, computer room, etc., Camarillo, CA Environmental Health Care, 12,000 S.F. tenant improvements, offices, E.H.C. had some federaltfunding, County of Santa Barbara, CA.;. Chambers for Judge Harry Pregerson, 5,000 S.F, Woodland Hills, CA.; Chambers for Judge Rusario Aldisert, Goleta, CA Page 10 MARK R. KELLOGG EDUCATION: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Architecture PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Licensed Architect, State of California EXPERIENCE: Mr. Kellogg has over thirty years of experience in the architectural, interior design and planning field. Mr. Kellogg's diverse background includes healthcare facilities, banking and financial institutions, high-tech research and development facilities, corporate offices and tenant improvement services for several major developers. The following is a partial list of experience and project involvement: Projects Building Type Size a Citrix Online Corporate Offices 35,000 S.F. Goleta, California ® Univision Music Group Full Service Interiors 30,000 S.F. Woodland Hills, California ® DPA Labs Office/R&D 20,000 S.F. Simi Valley, California ® ATK Missile Systems Office/Retail 70,000 S.F. Woodland Hills, Califomia o Toyota Motor Sales Offices 45,000 S.F. Torrance, California o U. S. Census Bureau Offices 30,000 S.F Chatsworth, California © Cablevision Office/Studios 35,000 S.F. Chatsworth, California e Teledyne Controls Corporate Offices 124,000 S.F. EI Segundo, California m Wachovia Securities Tenant Improvement 35,000 S.F. Woodland Hills, California e General Research Corporation Corporate Offices 50,000 S.F. Santa Barbara, California ® State of California Regional Offices 50,000 S.F. Dept. of Toxic Substances Control Chatsworth, California ® ADC Fibermux Regional Offices, 65,000 S.F. Chatsworth, California Manufacturing ® Syncor International Corporate Offices 60,000 S.F. Woodland Hills, California ® Reynolds & Reynolds Regional Offices 25,000 S.F. Chatsworth, California Customer Center Mark has also completed various tenant improvement work for Trust Company of the West, Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, Search Builders, The Halferty Company, Mar Ventures, Inc., Equitable, The Voit Companies, Lowe Enterprises Realty Services and Trammel Crow Company. Page 11 ANTHONY MOLINA EDUCATION: Sci-Arc Southern California Institute of Architecture Bachelor of Arts in Architecture EXPERIENCE: Mr. Molina has been practicing in the field of architecture for more than twenty five years. While serving as a Project Designer for PKDG, his duties include overseeing and coordinating the production of architectural drawings and coordination with various consultants. His background consists of working on numerous sizable Master Planning, Commercial Retail Centers, Office/R&D Buildings and Tenant Improvements projects including: Projects Building Type Size ® Commonwealth Studios Film Studios 500,000 S.F. Moorpark, California ® Paseo Camino Real Retail / Office Building 500,000 S.F. Camarillo, California ® San Fernando Missions Bldg. Medical Office Building 30,000 S.F. San Fernando, California ® Patriot Commerce Center Offices / R&D 302,500 S.F. Moorpark, California ® Washington Glencoe Mixed Use Building 25,000 S.F. Culver City, California ® Medical Analysis Systems Two -Story Offices / Labs 1 200,000 S.F. Camarillo, California Manufacturing ® Bank One Five Story Office Building 55,000 S.F. Mesa, Arizona ® North Ranch Country Club Tenant Improvements 25,000 S.F. Westlake Village, California ® Marcasal Mixed Use 70,000 S.F. Culver City, California ® Media Center Mixed Use 25,000 S.F. Burbank, California ® Park One Exterior Remodel 40,000 S.F. Goleta, California Tenant Improvements ® VCA Hospital / Offices Five Story Office 71,000 S.F. Santa Monica, California w/Subterranean Parking ® Superstition Springs Office / R&D 1.2 Million S.F. Mesa, Arizona ® Lady Face Mountain Condominium 77,500 S.F. Agoura Hills, California o Mesa Town Center Master Planning +1,000,000 S.F. Mesa, Arizona Page 12 G EDWIN MACALINTAL EDUCATION: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, Bachelor of Architecture 1985 EXPERIENCE: Mr. Macalintal has over twenty years of production and AutoCAD experience in site, shell, core and tenant improvements. He has served as Project Manager on a variety of projects. Below is a partial list of current and recent projects which he has been involved with: Projects Building Type Size ® ADC Fibermux Office/Manufacturing 65,500 S.F. Chatsworth, California Tenant Improvements ® GRC International Two -Story Office 84,000 S.F. Santa Barbara, California Build to Suit ® Dames & Moore Office Tenant Improvements 10,000 S.F. Santa Barbara, California s Haas Automation One Story w/Mezzanine 420,000 S.F. Oxnard, California Office/Assembly/Marketing Build to Suit ® City of Mesa Master Plan + 1,000,000 S.F. Mesa, Arizona ®Wellpoint Health Networks Two Story Office 112,000 S.F. Newbury Park, California Build to Suit County of Santa Barbara Tenant Improvements 14,000 S.F. Santa Barbara, California ® Dole Food Company Office Tenant Improvements 50,000 S.F. Westlake Village, California ® University of California Office Tenant Improvements 40,000 S.F. Santa Barbara, California ® Vivitar Assembly and R&D 52,000 S.F. Chatsworth, California Tenant Improvements ® Kaiser Permanente Optical Office 12,000 S.F, Woodland Hills, California Tenant Improvements ® Aquaria Off icefWarehouse 86,500 S.F. Moorpark, California Tenant Improvements e Datametrics Corporation Assembly/Office 65,000 S.F. Woodland Hills, California Tenant Improvements e Haas Automation - Phase II One Story Office, R&D 200,000 S.F. Oxnard, California ® Medical Analysis Systems Two Story Office,' R&D 200, 000 S.F. Camarillo, California Build to Suit ® Matrix of Greater Los Angeles Two Story Bldg. Addition 22,000 S.F. Chatsworth, California Page 13 E PROJECT TEAM / CONSULTANTS POLIQUIN KELLOGG DESIGN GROUP - ARCHITECT Principal In Charge Master Planning and Site Design BRIAN POLIQUIN Project Supervisor for duration of project, Director of Interiors MARK KELLOGG Senior Designer ANTHONY MOLINA Senior Project Draftsman EDWIN MACALINTAL Master Planning Coordinator Resource Project Architect Master Planning and Site Designer Preparation of Block Models Preparation of AutoCAD Design, Drawings and Documents. LEE NEWMAN & ASSOCIATES - LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Principal Landscape Architect LEE NEWMAN President Design Development ROBERT BOMBARDIER Design Development & Systems Manager RYAN BRADDOCK Vice President Horticulture JOHN OBLINGER KEVIN READ — ECONOMIC CONSULTANT Economic Consultant KEVIN READ Landscape Site Designer Project Supervisor for duration of project. Landscape Site Designer Senior Project Manager Preparation of AutoCAD Design, Drawings and Documents Analysis of Economic Feasibility Study and Cost Evaluation Page 14 FIRM QUALIFICATIONS LNR WARNER CENTER Woodland Hills, California Owner: Ken O'Neill LNR Property Corporation 5700 Canoga Avenue Woodland Hills, CA 91367 [P] 818 206-3005 [F] 818 887-7578 SANTA BARBARA CORPORATE CTR Santa Barbara, California Owner: Andrew Bermant Bermant Development Co. 5383 Hollister Avenue, Suite 150 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 [P] 805 964-7200 [F] 805 964-2535 1.2 Million SF Office Buildings 180,000 SF Mixed Use / Retail / Office Construction Value: $120/SF (Shell Building) Construction Value: $150/SF $ 50/SF (Parking Structure) Completion Date: TBD Completion Date: 2007 . General Contractor: Kevin Urban Snyder Langston Builders 17962 Cowan Irvine, CA 92614 . [P] 949 863-9200 [F] 949 863-1087 COMMONWEALTH STUDIOS Moorpark, California Owner: Valerie Draeger Trilliad Development 270 Conejo Ridge Avenue, Suite 200 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 [P] 805 379-9800 [F] 805 379-2718 General Contractor: Bob Larson Oltmans Construction Co. 270 Conejo Ridge Avenue, Suite 210 Thousand Oaks, CA 91362 [P] 805 495-9553 [F] 805 379-2718 500,000 SF Film Studios Construction Value: $140,000,000.00 Completion Date: June 2011 General Contractor: Andrew Trabbucco Trabucco Commercial Construction 5383 Hollister Avenue, Suite 150 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 [P] 805 964-6654 [F] 805 895-4846 PASEO CAMINO REAL Camarillo, California Owner: Bob Selleck Selleck Properties 5655 Lindero Canyon Road, Suite 301 Westlake Village, CA 91362 [P] 818 991-7890 [F] 818 991-8811 General Contractor: Bud Cummings Valley Commercial Contractors 21110 Oxnard Street Woodland Hills, CA 91367 [P] 818 710-7838 [F] 818 710-7855 500,000 SF Retail / Office Construction Value: $170,000,000.00 Completion Date: In Progress Page 15 jo CURRENT 1 RECENT PROJECT LIST MASTER PLANNED DEVELOPMENTS ® CASCADES BUSINESS PARK - 1,500,000 SF Manufacturing, R & D Sylmar, California Office, Retail ® GM "AT THE PLANT" - 1 Million SF Retail, Theater Van Nuys, California 70 Acres Manufacturing, R & D ® HAAS TECHNOLOGY CENTER - 1,500,000 SF Industrial, Oxnard, California 80 Acres Manufacturing ® LNR WARNER CENTER - 1,2 Million SF Business Park Woodland Hills, California 350,000 SF 5 Story Office ® MISSION OAKS - 1,000,000 SF Office, Manufacturing Camarillo, California R&D ® NORTHEAST REDEVELOPMENT - 1 Mile Block Retail, Commercial, City of Mesa, Arizona Government e SUPERSTITION SPRINGS - 1,200,000 SF R & D, Office, Mesa, Arizona 70 Acres Manufacturing ® THOUSAND OAKS - 250,000 SF Industrial, R & D, COMMERCE CENTER 20 Acres Manufacturing Newbury Park, California BUILDINGS ® AT & T - 120,000 SF 2 -Story Office Mesa, Arizona Expansion a BANK ONE - 55,000 SF 5 Story Office & Mesa, Arizona Parking Garage ® BEGA / USA - 80,000 SF Corporate Carpinteria, California Headquarters, Manufacturing o CARPINTERIA BLUFFS OFFICE - 50,000 SF 2 -Story Office Carpinteria, California Shell & Core ® GENERAL RESEARCH CORP. - 80,000 SF 2 -Story Office Santa Barbara, California Build to Suit ® HAAS AUTOMATION - 415,000 SF Manufacturing, Oxnard, California Corporate Office a JERRY LEIGH APPAREL - 190,000 SF Office, Manufacturing Van Nuys, California Distribution Build to Suit Page 16 8/ CURRENT / RECENT PROJECT LIST (Cont.) BUILDINGS ® LOOP 101 BUSINESS PARK - 200,000 SF Office Industrial Phoenix, Arizona Business Park ® MEDICAL ANALYSIS SYSTEMS - 200,000 SF Offices, Labs, Camarillo, California Manufacturing ® MISSION OAKS SPEC. - 140,000 SF Offices, Labs, Camarillo, California Manufacturing ® M.S. AEROSPACE - 39,000 SF Manufacturing, Sylmar, California Corporate Office ® NORTHPARK CHURCH Santa Clarita, California - 55,000 SF Educational l Church RICON - 200,000 SF Office, Manufacturing Van Nuys, California Build to Suit ® SEMTECH - 9b,000 SF R & D Office Camarillo, California ® STANDARD ABRASIVES INC. - 75,000 SF Corporate Simi Valley, California Headquarters, Manufacturing ® SUPERSTITION SPRINGS - 50,000 SF Spec. R & D, Mesa, Arizona Manufacturing e THE IMPORT COLLECTION - 150,000 SF Office, Warehouse Van Nuys, California ® VERATEX - 100,000 SF Office, Manufacturing Van Nuys, California Warehouse ® WELLPOINT HEALTH NETWORKS - 112,500 SF 2 -Story Office Newbury Park, California Build to Suit ® WESTWIND TERRACE - 54,000 SF Office Mesa, Arizona ® ZODAX - 100,000 SF Office, Manufacturing Van Nuys, California Warehouse ® TOURNEY ROAD - 80,000 SF Office Building Valencia, California ® SANTA BARBARA CORPORATE CTR - 180,000 SF Office, Retail and Mixed Use Van Nuys, California ® MECHANIX WEAR - 70,000 SF 2 -Story Office/Warehouse Valencia, California Build to Suit Page 17 RELEVANT PROJECTS/ REFERENCES CITY OF MESA (Master Plan) TOURNEY RD BUILDING Mesa, Arizona Santa Clarita, California 1 Million SF Redevelopment Master Plan 75,000 SF Dorothy Chimel / Laura Hynemen James Backer City of Mesa JSB Development Co. Economic Development / Planning 27451 Tourney Road, Suite 100 55 North Center Street Valencia, CA Mesa, AZ 85201 [P] 661 255-3275 [P] 480 644-4273 [F] 661 255-1137 [F] 480 644-2418 WASHINGTON GLENCOE GM "AT THE PLANT" Culver City, California Van Nuys, California 25,000 SF Mixed Use + 1 Million SF Build to Suit Kevin Read Tim Regan Bastion Development Voit Development Co. 586 3d' Street 21700 Oxnard Street Manhattan Beach, CA 90266 Suite 350 [P] 310 545-9898 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 [F] 661257-0189 [P] 818 593-6235 MECHANIX WEAR AGOURA ROAD OFFICE BLDG. Valencia, California Agoura Hills, California 70,000 SF Build to Suit 85,000 SF Offices w/ 105,000 SF Subterranean Parking Jim Hale Len Kristensen Mechanix Wear Realty Bancorp Equities 28525 Witherspoon Parkway 21800 Burbank Blvd. Valencia, CA 93036 Suite 330 [P] 661257-0474 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 [F] 661257-0189 [P] 818 251-9911 [F] 818 251-9912 Page 18 REFERENCES Mr. Ken O'Neill LNR PROPERTIES CORP. 5700 Canoga Avenue, Suite 120 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818)2o6-3605 Mr. Andrew Bermant BERMANT DEVELOPMENT 5383 Hollister Avenue, Suite 150 Santa Barbara, CA 93111 (805) 964-7200 Mr, Robert Larson OLTMANS CONSTRUCTION 270 Conejo Ridge Avenue, Suite 210 Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 (805) 495-9553 Mr. James Backer JSB DEVELOPMENT, INC. 27441 Tourney Rd., Suite 260 Valencia, CA 91355 (661) 255-3275 Mr. Kevin Read BASTION, LLC 585 30TH Street' Manhattan Beach, CA 90265 (310) 701-0282 Ms. Valerie Draeger TRILIAD DEVELOPMENT 270 Conejo Ridge Ave. #200 Thousand Oaks, CA 91361 (805) 379-9800 Mr. Robert Lumley BLT Enterprises 501 Spectrum Circle Oxnard, CA 93030 (805) 278-8220 Mr, Lee Dukehart VALLEY COMMERCIAL CONST. 21550 Oxnard Street #760 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 (818) 710-7843 Mr. Phil Modglin Mr. David Sweeney BEGAIUS STANDARD ABRASIVES, INC. 1000 Bega Way 9351 Deering Avenue Carpinteria, CA 93013 Chatsworth, CA 91311 (805) 684-0533 (818) 718-7070 Mr. Ron Kessler ORION REALTY 31332 Via Colinas, Suite 103 Westlake Village, CA 91362 (818) 575-9997 Mr. Gordon Morrell YARDISYSTEMS 430 South Fairview Ave. Goleta, CA 93117 (805) 966-3373, Ext. 105 Page 19 3y rllonN!• 8179 170TSrQ:44lu ACRD. 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The land, flora, fauna, air and water are the elements that people need for their personal and spiritual development. Our goals are to be creative in developing natural and man-made projects while providing the project with excellence. We strive to blend projects into the surrounding environments in a cost-effective manner while making them personal, inspirational and functional. Over the past thirty odd years, the nucleus of the organization has worked diligently supporting the "team approach" to projects. We have endeavored to provide the Client and User with a sense of pride and accomplishment. Developments do not need to be an imposition upon the land; they should be considerate of life and land form requirements. They need to blend with the surroundings while being exciting, imaginative and fiscally responsible. Mr. Newman, owner and founder of L. Newman Design Group, Inc. has been in business since 1969. The company employs a staff of 15 professionals consisting of landscape architects, planners, horticulturists and administrative personnel. We approach each project from an analytical prospective, taking into consideration all elements of a site: the type of task required, the owner, the governmental agencies, and its users. Our clientele includes large landholders, commercial developers, residential developers, and governmental agencies. Our involvement commences with research and analysis of data. We provide schematic designs, sketches, delineating goals for the Client, preliminary plans, cost analysis, documentation, and working drawings. We are adamant that we participate in construction observations in order to insure compliance and excellence to the approved design documents. ■ Page 22 L. Newman Design Group, Inc. AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARCHITECT AND THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT 77iis Agreement is made this day of , 2009, and is between: THE ARCHITECT.- Poliquin Kellogg Design Group 6400 Canoga Avenue #215 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 PFI: (018) 313-6813 FX: (818) 313-6817 Attn: Mr. Brian Poliquin and THE LAIVDSCAEEA.RCHITECT. L. Newman Design Group, Inc. 31300 Via Colinas, Suite 104 Westlake Village, CA 91362-3924 PH: (818) 991-5056 FX: (818) 991.-3478 E-mail: lndg@lndg.net for THE PROJECT - The landscape development of the following is hereinafter referred to as 'the project': CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Sierra Gateway City of Santa Clarita, CA Page 23 m Poliquin Kellogg Design Group Sierra Gateway -2- THE INTENT. It is the intention of the Architect to engage the Landscape Architect (Consultant) to perform the described design services as mentioned herein: L ARTICLE 1 CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE MASTER PLAN PITA E A. We will provide two (2) landscape plans at a I " = 30'scale wherein we will describe all the planting concepts for each design given to us by the Architect. B. We will provide one (1) illustrated site cross section that illustrates the landscape conceptfor each design. C We will provide two (2) rendered landscape concept plans far- each conceptual design. The Architect Rill provide two (2) concept plains. D. We will provide a native and drought tolerant plant list that follows the local codes, environment and governmental policies. We will coordinate with the biologist on the creek area. E. We will provide one (1) conceptual landscape budget on each concept developed by the Architect for the owner's approval. F. We will conduct one (1) site visit to familiarize ourselves with the project envirountent. G. We will attend meetings. Fifteen (15) hours are provided under this agreement to be billed, as used, for both concepts. H. We will provide hardscape and site design input to Poliquin Kellogg Design Group. L We will coordinate oak tree preservation with the Architect utilizing their oak tree report. II. ARTICLEA, ARCHITECT'S RESPONSIBILITY A. The Architect shall provide to the Consultant electronic ftles of the project'site "if available ". Als it formation shall be CD ROM and 100 MB zip disk (Windows IBM PC Format) AutoCAD files 2000. In addition, lie shall provide and pay for the following upon request by the Consultant, if authorized in writing by the Architect prior to its execution: Page 24 Poliquin Kellogg Design Group Sierra Gahmay -3- Outside consulting services, (e.g. Agronomist, ,Structural Engineer, Geologist, Efech•ical and mechanical Consultants, Professionallllushator, etc,) where they are required by the governing authority or when, in the best professional f udgment of fhe Consultant, they are necessarj, to the adequate performance of bis services, These services shall have prior written approval by Architect. If these services are authorised, an additional fee will be charged for coordination. B. The Architect shall cooperate in every reasonable way with /lie Consultant so as to allow him to provide his services in an expeditious and continuous effort. C The Architect shall examine all documents supplied to him in order to f idly comprehend tire work perfwyned by the Consultant. D. The Architect/Client shall allow flee Consultant access to flee site during progress ofthe work. E. ProifideArchitect/Engineering drawings at an appropriate scale and in a finely manner. F. Provide conditions of approval or other pertinent data to enable the Consultant to understand the issues and scope of work G. Neither the Architect nor his subcontractors shall make changes in the approved drawing unless authorized in writing by the consultant and all applicable Federal, State, County and City Agencies. The Architect shall be responsible for all liabilities arising out of the changes shade by his subconhyrcfors. III. .4RTICLE III WORKNOT INCLUDED QM=LM EWA A. Plan Check Fees, Permit Fees, and Landscape Review Fees as may be required by the governing public authorities (including fees of consultants hired by those authorities). B. Reproductions of Landscape Drawings and Specifications, computer related costs (i.e. plotting, disks, etc). C Outside consulting services as described in ARTICLE II, Paragraph A., L D. Changes in the Drawings, Reports, and Sketches requested and authorized by the Client. E. Landscape Observations. F. Meetings (over and above those hours mentioned herein). Page 25 Poliquin Kellogg Design Group Sierra Gateway -d- G. Thisproject's fee is based upon completion by the Consultant within one (1) year from the date of execution of this Agreement. ht the event that [lie 'project " is developed in more phases, the Consultant shall be entitled an increase in fees to be negotiated with the Architect. Consideration shall be cost of living increases (minimum of I M), change in office rates or a change in scope of work. K One Prelimirrar), Plan shall be provided. Other designs or changes in concept shall be negotiated moth the Architect. I. Special Budgets. J. Phasing. K. Photography. IV. ARTICLE IV, PAYMENT TO THE CONSULTANT A. If a purchase order is regttired for payment on out• contract, it rrtttst be sttbrnitted with the signed contract. B. Under no circumstances shall tire Architect withhold fees for services because they have not been paid by their entity. Complete payment on invoices shall be due this Consultant prior to arry final certification or compliance letters. C. Reinibttrsables are to be billed for actual expenditures plus 10°/a handling charge, for. 1. Cost of collation, printing(plotting or copying drawings, specifications, reports, photography and photographic reproduction of drawings and documents; . 7 Transportation costs, lite use of personal automobiles @ S. 50 per mile, rental vehicles, and regularly scheduled commercial airline flights; 3. Food and lodging; 4. Long distance telephone charges (outside ofsouthern California); J. Hiring outside consulting services or subcontractors,- 6. ubcontractors;6. Expenses beyond original submittals for reproductions of reports and/or reaps; 7. Computer Expenses (i. e. plotting, disks, etc.) D. Preliminary Phase............................................................................$15,000.00 FEESDUE CONSULTANT ...........1..............s............,............,.,.._.................41..$25,000.00 Page 26 q-/ Poliguin Kellogg Design Group Sierra Gateway -5- E. Additional services shall be negotiated and authorized in writing pilor to services being performed at the following hourly rates_ PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT #1 $195.00 PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT #2 135.00 PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT #3 113.00 SENIOR ASSOCZ4TE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT #1 105.00 SENIOR ASSOCIATE LANDSCAPEARCHITECT #2 90.00 ASSOCIATELANDSCAPEARCHITECT 70.00 LANDSCAPE DRAFTSPERSON 60.00 HORTICULTURAL CONSULTANT 80.00 HORTICULTURAL TECHNICIAN 45.00 PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE OBSERVER #1 195.00 PP"CIFAL LANDSCAPE OBSERVER #2 135.00 PRINCIPAL LANDSCAPE OBSERVER #3 115.00 SENIOR ASSOCIATE LANDSCAPE OBSERVER #1 105.00 SENIOR ASSOCIATE LANDSCAPE OBSERVER #12 90.00 ASSOCIATE LANDSCAPE OBSER VER 70.00 CLERICAL 35.00 CONSULTATION/TESTIMONY/PUBLIC HEARINGS 230.00 1. The Architect shalt promptly pay the monthly invoices of the Consultant far services and reimbursables within 30 days fronn date of receipt of invoice. Itnloices not paid within, 60 days shall accrue interest at 8%per annum on the unpaid balance. V. ARLLQ& V ARCHITECT'S RIGHT TO TERAMATE CONTRACT A. 77te Architect and/or Consultant have the right to abandon or suspend any portion of the buildingproject prior to the completion of the Landscape Archilecat al Agreement. In said event, the Constdtant shall be paid the annount due him for services actually performed and completed to the date as determined under ARTICLE IV. VL Al ufm YL TIME SCHEDULE A. Completion of (lie Report Documents and Specifications shall be no later than the Architect's agreed «pon schedule. B. Extension of this (ime schedule shall be valid only in writing to the Consultant by the Architect. C. Timis of the essence to the petfo?nonce of this Agr-eetnent's tinne seltedttle. Page 27 Poliquin Kellogg Design Group Mer t o Gateway -6- 1/11. AR77CLE YIL ATTORNF,ES A. Should either party hereto reasonably retain an attorney to enforce the terms of this Agreement, then the prevailing party shall recover costs and reasonable attorney's fees. VIII. ARTICLE VIII, INDEMNIFICATION A. To the f Blest extent permitted by law, the Architect agrees to indemnify, defend and hold the Consultant, its agents, employees and representatives hannless from and against all claims, damages, costs, expenses and liabilities (including attorney'sfees) collectively, ("Claims') arising out of Architect's negligence or ivillfed misconduct in connection with the Project of the perforniance or non - per fornrance of its Services under this Agreement, regardless of any active or passive negligence by or an beha f of Consultant, but not to the extent the loss arises fi-orn Consultant's willf d misconduct. IX. ARTICLEIX, UNENFORCEABLE PROVISION A. If any of the provisions of this agreement are unenforceable the balance shall be enforced. X ARTICLE X. ENTIRE AGREEMENT A. Tlds Agreement constitutes the whole Agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject hereof, and neither party nor any of its agents or employees has made representations, except as specifically provided herein. B. Neither party in executing or perforating this Agreement is relying upon any statement or it formation to whomsoever made or given, directly or indirectly, verbally or in writing, by any individual or corporation except as spegflcally provided herein. EXECUTED on this day and yearftrst above written. SIGNATURES. Poliquin Kellogg Design Group Date qt,wl oup, Inc. Date ASIA. Cal Fonda State .License #131 A Page 28 q, 3 Lee Newman Licensed Landscape Architect California License #1314 Mr. Newman is the principal officer of the firm. He supervises management in addition to maintaining hands-on designing of projects and forward planning. Mr. Newman's thirty-nine years of experience (since 1969) in design spans a multitude of projects, as well as travel to foreign countries and cultures to study architectural and garden design. Mr. Newman is affiliated with the following organizations: B.I.A. (Building Industry Association), A.S. L.A. (American Society of Landscape Architects), W.W.F. (World Wildlife Fund, Wilderness Society, Nature Conservancy), SEATAC (Los Angeles County Regional Planning, Biological and Habitat Management Team), M.i.R.M. (Sales and Marketing Council Speaker), and the American Horticultural Society. Mr. Newman holds a Bachelorof Science in environmental design with a major in landscape architecture and an art minor from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. Robert L. Bombardier Licensed Landscape Architect California License #2464 Mr. Bombardier has more than thirty-five years of experience in the field of Landscape Architecture (joining the firm in 1974). He has been licensed as a Landscape Architect since 1984. Mr. Bombardier is responsible for design development, land planning, client relations, production, scheduling, technical support, irrigation hydraulics, plan review, construction management and documentation. He has completed a multitude ofaward-winning, diverse projects, both public and private. 0 Page 29 ® L. Newman Design Group, Inc. i �.. ► ►: a -► Ll ii k` Ryan Braddock Design Development And Systems Manager Mr. Ryan Braddock joined the firm in 1998. He has completed a wide range of projects including Hotels, Public and Private Parks, Housing Developments, Commercial and Residential. Mr. Ryan Braddock is a Senior Project Manager. Coupled with these duties he is responsible for design development, production, construction management, and documentation. He also manages the office computer system and operations standards. Mr. Ryan Braddock holds a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. He has been practicing Landscape Architecture and Design for over ten years. His degree in Architecture gives him the ability to provide workable, functional and cost effective architectural elements for our Landscape Architecture endeavors. John Oblinger Certified Arborist MNe-6820a Mr. John Oblinger entered the field of ornamental horticulture by working in landscape maintenance and installation, then in retail and wholesale nursery operations including plant propagation. He joined the firm in 1987 and is the principal investigator for residential and commercial horticultural studies that include tree assessment, project coordination, and development of landscape maintenance programs. He is an experienced AutoCAD user. Mr. Oblinger is associated with the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden (past Board Member and the California Native Plant Society. Mr. Oblinger holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Massachusetts and has been practicing horticulture for twenty-six years. ■ Page 30 L. Newman l - Design Group, Inc. The following outline will delineate the nature and extent of services available from our organization: Special landscape Architectural SeMM: ■ Feasibility Studies and Site Analysis • Master Site Development and Landscape Planning • Building, Siting and Parking Layouts ■ Resort and Recreational Facilities Planning • Special Outdoor Use Areas Planning ■ Resource Management Maps Lat)dscaae Architectural Services: • Review of Site Information • Schematic Design ■ Preliminary Design ■ Demolition Plans ■ Site Plans ■ Construction and Dimensioning Plans ■ Construction Details ■ Grading and Drainage Plans ■ Irrigation and Planting Plans ■ Lighting Plans • Special Features; Lake, Streams, Waterfalls and Entry Buildings ■ Construction Budget Projections • Landscape Observations/Certifications • Xerascape Design • Green Design Special Environmental Biological/Horticulture Services: ■ Native Habitat Restoration Plans • Tree Consultation • Special Horticultural Reports Oak, and other, Tree Reports ■ Focused Environmental Impact Reports ■ Landscape Maintenance Manuals ■ Field Evaluation and Cost Projections for Tree Transplanting and Protection ■ Native Plant Mitigation Plans ■ Oak Tree Mitigation Plans ■ Compliance Plans and Reports for California Department of Fish & Game, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and Army Corps of Engineers. 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Community MaalgrMans (all$ ential) ■ DOS VIENTOS RANCH; Newbury Park, CA - A Master Landscape Planned community of 2,300 homes. ■ LANG RANCH; Thousand Oaks, CA - Master landscape plan development and oak tree mitigation for a 2,257 -unit housing project. ■ BIG SKY; Simi Valley, CA—A master planned community with parks. ■ CITY OF CAMARILLO; Old Town Streetscape; 2008 APWA Project of the Year • CITY OF SOLVANG; Downtown revitalization ■ CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS; Redevelopment agency; Commercial revitalization • CITY OF THOUSAND OAKS ENTRY MONUMENT ■ CITY OF WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Entry Monument and Citywide Streetscapes ■ UNIVERSITY VILLAGE; Thousand Oaks, CA- Retirement community. ■ BELMONT VILLAGE, Thousand Oaks, CA ■ THE TERRACE AT HIDDEN HILLS - BELMONT, Los Angeles County, CA • CONDOMINIUM PROJECT; Marina Del Rey, CA • SUNFLOWER CONDOMINIUMS; Palm Springs, CA • RANCHO CAMARILLO LANDSCAPE DEVELOPMENT, Camarillo, CA ■ CAPE/COLONY/REGATTA; Ventura, CA ■ HIDDEN CANYON; Thousand Oaks, CA • FLORIDA SENIOR HOUSING; Coral Gables, FL N Page 32 L. Newman Design Group, Inc. ■ MUSEUM OF PRESIDENTIAL TRAVEL, REAGEN LIBRARY; Simi Valley, CA ■ EXXON OIL CORPORATE OFFICES; Thousand Oaks, CA • NORTH RANCH COUNTRY CLUB; Westlake Village, CA • WESTON-MANDALAY MARKET PLACE; Port Hueneme, CA ■ AMGEN CORPORATE BIOTECH BUILDINGS; Thousand Oaks, CA ■ MT. SINAI MEMORIAL PARKS; Simi Valley/Los Angeles, CA ■ DOLE WORLD HEADQUARTERS; Westlake Village, CA Hotels i DOLE/FOUR SEASONS; Hotel and Spa, Westlake Village, CA ■ HARBORTOWN INN RESORT, Ventura, CA ■ RESIDENCE INN; Hilton; Westlake Village, CA ■ NEIGHBORHOOD INNS; Chatsworth, CA Schools CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY at Hayward/ Fullerton/ Los Angeles; Los Angeles, CA , • CALIFORNIA LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY, Thousand Oaks, CA ■ PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY; Malibu, CA I;m TTI ■ WESTLAKE PARK; Westlake Village, CA ■ SPRING MEADOW PARK; Thousand Oaks, CA ■ STECKLE PARK; Santa Paula, CA ■ THREE SPRINGS PARK; Westlake Village, CA DOS VIENTOS PARKS; Newbury Park, CA ■ RED MOUNTAIN PARK; Ventura County, CA E Page 33 L. Newman ' Design Group, Inc. • JORDAN RANCH; Ventura County, CA- 2,300 Acres, 750 Homes and a P.G.A. Tournament Golf Course. ■ TAPO COUNTRY CLUB; Simi Valley, CA - Master landscape architectural site development; a 194 unit housing project. This public golf course is designed by J. Michael Poellot. ■ DRY CANYON COUNTRY CLUB; Simi Valley, CA- Master landscape architectural design site development for 80 single-family housing unit. The golf course architect is Roy Dye. it NORTH RANCH GOLF COURSE; Thousand Oaks, CA- Provided master landscape planting and oak tree protection work for course. Provided landscape architectural design services for original country club. Furthermore, provided design and construction services for waterfall and lakes. ■ LAKE SHERWOOD RANCH; Ventura County, CA - 850 unit golf course development; provided the developer with landscape architectural design services for the country club; tennis facilities, entry features, housing units, oak tree mitigation measures and management reports. ■ RANCHO PACIFICA GOLF COURSE; Simi Valley, CA- Oak tree management and resource plan. ■ OAK CREEK GOLF COURSE; Santa Clarita, CA - 36 -hole public golf course. Oak tree consultant, vegetation restoration consultant and landscape architecture for golf course and clubhouse. ■ ELSMERE CANYON LANDFILL PROJECT, Los Angeles County, CA ■ TRACT 46628; Palos Verde, CA - Coastal Bluff Restoration ■ TAPO CANYON HABITAT RESTORATION; Simi Valley, CA ■ CANYON OAK COUNTRY CLUB; Topanga, CA ■ HIDDEN OAKS, Simi Valley, CA • BIG SKY RANCH, Simi Valley, CA ■ MT. SINAI MEMORIAL PARKS, Simi Valley, CA ■ Page 34 L Newman Design Group, Inc. f The following is a list of clients for whom we have performed oak tree studies. CLIENT QUANTITY Ahmanson Land Development Ahmanson Ranch - Ventura County 10,000 Ben Johnson Homes Tract 2996 - Thousand Oaks 136 B.K.K. Corporation Elsmere Canyon - LA County 4,250 Continental Communities Tract 49159 - Calabasas 1,026 Continental Communities Tract 47927 - LA County 451 Daon Corporation Cypress Point - Santa Barbara 501 Griffin Homes Hidden Canyon - Thousand Oaks 201 Heller Construction Paramount Ranch - LA County 549 Jefferson Development Lake Hollywood - Los Angeles 361 Lang Ranch Company Lang Ranch - Thousand Oaks 2,500 Leisure Technology Tract 43593 - LA County 782 Metropolitan Insurance Tract 3803 - Ventura County 150 Micor Development Hope Ranch - LA County 2,044 Murdock Development Lake Sherwood - Ventura County 10,000 Robinson Golf Design Sand Canyon - Santa Clarita 899 Pacifica Corporation Black Lake - San Luis Obispo County 327 PIA Sports Properties Jordan Ranch - Ventura County 3,767 Prudential Insurance North Ranch - Thousand Oaks 6,000 Salvation Army Camp Gilmore - LA County 847 Shapell Industries MGM Ranch - Thousand Oaks 201 Shea Homes Big Sky- Simi Valley 150 Summit Architects SOKA University - LA County 2,419 Watt -Land Tract 45882 - LA County 529 Western Pacific Parker Ranch- Simi Valley 300 Page 35 L. Newman Design Group, Inc. ■ CONSULTANT FOR "OLD GLORY", Santa Clarita's Largest Oak Ever Moved, 42' Sq. Box ■ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; BOB HOPE PROPERTY; Ventura County, CA -10,000+ Oaks ■ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; NORTH RANCH; Los Angeles/ Ventura Counties, CA - 5,000+ Oaks ■ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; Calabasas, CA -1,500 Oaks ■ TREE CONSULTANT; Hidden Hills, CA. ■ PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT; Sherwood, CA -10,000+ Oaks ■ Page 36 ® L. Newman Design Group, Inc. Community Master Flan Big Sky Ranch - Simi Valley, CA • Clients: Shea Homes, DR Horton, and Standard Pacific • Project Description: A 1,600 lot master planned community. • Service Provided: Master Planning, Oak Tree Consulting, Model Homes, Nine Fully Developed Tracts and Residential Estate Lots. • Project Duration: 2000-2009 o� • Hardscape • Fencing • individual Tracts • Model Homes • Themed Signage N. ® L. Newman Design Group, Inc. =AAAUI • Water Feature • Oak Transplants • Central Irrigation Design • Landscape Design • Greenbelts I x � ��i "! "�--..,•'�`� r,;spy v •f y` 4 50". Page 37 4 50". Community Master Plan Dos Vientos Ranch - Newbury Park, CA • Clients: Operating Engineers and Miller Brothers • Project Description: A 2,300 home master planned community, recreation parks with sports fields, lighting, open space play area, recreational courts and children's play areas. • Service Provided: Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Coordination with the City of Thousand Oaks Planning and Conejo Recreation and Park District. Several individual tracts within the community for various developers. • Project Duration: 1977 through 2009 • Themed Entry Monument Structures • Streetscapes • Walls and Fencing • Wildlife Corridors • Overall "Old World" Themed Tile Signage and White Stucco Walls ■ ® L. Newman Design Group, Inc. • Entry Features • Meandering Walks • Neighborhood Parks • Individual Tracts • Various Gated Communities • Model Homes ger: ar Page 38 531. Community Master Plan Lang Ranch - Thousand Oaks, CA • Client: Lang Ranch Company • Project Description: A master planned community with large open space, private residences, streetscapes, park areas and individual tract development. • Service Provided: Oak Tree Consulting, Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Coordination with City of Thousand Oaks, Conejo Recreation & Park District and Fish and Game. Project Duration: 1988 through 1998 • Biological Restoration • Streetscapes • Fencing ® L. Newman Design Group, Inc. Page 39 • Transplanted Oaks with Themed Entry Features • Gated Individual Residential Tracts • Hardscape and Meandering Sidewalks Civic, Governmental and State City'of Camarillo - Ventura Boulevard `Old Town' Streetscape • Client: The City of Camarillo • Project Description: One mile of streetscape renovation for commercial and retail storefronts. • Service Provided: Design for hardscape, entry monuments, arbors, fencing, sculptures, pottery, lighting, landscape, central irrigation system and construction management assistance. • Project Duration: 2002 - 2008 • Awards: 2008 APWA Project of the Year • Nostalgic Light Poles • Site Furniture a . • Columns with Tile ' Pottery • Custom Skateboard Clips • Paving Patterns • Specimen Palms • Irrigation for Planters and Pottery ® L. Newman Pa e 4 0 Design Group, Inc.. Retirement Community / Multiple Housing University Village - Thousand Oaks, CA • Client: Continuing Life Communities • Project Description: A 60 -acre retirement community including a restaurant and medical facility in a park like preserve with numerous garden, recreational amenities and biological preservation. • Service Provided: Oak tree Consulting, Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Structural Design, Swimming Facilities, Water Features, Trellis Arbors, Site Observation and coordination with the City of Thousand Oaks Planning and COSCA. • Project Duration: 2003 through 2008 Trellises • Hardscapes and Patios �► • Water Feature k'°►! ,' t • Pool and Spa Design • Irrigation Design • Ornamental Entry Gates • Monument Signage • Landscape N ® L. Newman Page 41 Design Group, Inc. 56 Commercial Dole Food Company World Headquarters - Westlake Village, CA • Client: Dole Food Company • Project Description: Corporate Office Facilities • Service Provided: Landscape Architecture, site design, bid process, field observations. Project Duration: 1997-2001 , �P,.- 07 i • Hardscapes • Private Courtyards • Walls and Fencing • Signage • On Slab Planters • Water Features Transplanted Ornamental ' Trees • Landscape Design • Structural Design Coordination o ADA Accessibility ■ ® L. Newman Page 42 Design Group, Inc. Hotels Four Seasons Hotel - Westlake Village, CA • Client; Westlake Wellbeing Properties • Project Description: A five star Hotel, TV Studio, Spa and Medical Center with extravagant gardens and numerous amenities. • Service Provided: Tree Consulting, Master Planning, Landscape Architecture, Structural Design and Large Scale Water f=eatures. • Project Duration: 2003 through 2008 • Ponds • Pagoda Details • Masonry • Site Furniture • Bridge • Sculpture P`' o , : • Trellises • Paths 'i° • Lighting '' • Rose Gardens • Landscape I L. Newman 1� - .-- Design Group, Inc. Page 43 ComnanMNamit AECOM Contact Mr. Glen Hille Phone No. (805) 644-9704 Behr Browers Architects, Inc. Mr. Francisco Behr (805) 496-1101 Mr. Mike Browers B & E Engineers Mr. Ramy Awad (626) 446.4449 Castle & Cooke Mr. Arnold Savrann (310) 209-3809 City of Camarillo (Planning Department) Mr. Ed Burns (805) 388-5366 City of Moorpark Mr. Joe Fiss (805) 517-6200 City of Thousand Oaks Mr. John Prescott (805) 449-2114 City of Westlake Village . Mr. Ray Taylor (818) 706-1613 Continuing Life Communities Mr. Bob Bouchard (805) 241-3317 County of Ventura (Engineering) Mr. Karl Novak (805) 654-3706 Haaland Group Mr. Dale Ortmann (805) 497-4554 John Laing Homes Mr. Bill Rattazzi (818) 267-3700 Miller Brothers Development Co. LLC Mr. Arlen Miller (818) 871-2900 Pardee Homes Mr. Marc Cannon (661) 222-3200 Sherwood Development Company Mr. Bob Parmele (805) 496-1833 VTN West, Inc. Mr. Bill Egerdahl (818) 779-8740 Willdan Associates Mr. John Knipe (805) 653-6597 ■ Page 44 ® L. Newman Design Group, Inc. 57,- Kevin Po Read Bastion Development November 5, 2009 Mr. Brian Poliquin POLIQUIN KELLOGG DESIGN GROUP 6400 Canoga Avenue, Suite 215 Woodland Hills, CA 91367 RE: SIERRA GATEWAY MASTER PLAN Dear Brian, Pursuant to our recent conversations, please accept this proposal for the financial analysis of Sierra Gateway Project (the "Development"): Scove of Work: There will be up to three (3) Conceptual Master Plans from which two (2) selected Conceptual Master Plans will require the following services: • Assistance in the planning and design of the site plan and product mix of the Development; • Underwrite the proposed Development scheme. Necessary to the underwriting will be a market evaluation of the future most likely tenant -mix, demand, potential phasing of the Development and projected absorption of space in the Development; • Pricing of the Development, including hard costs (site work, infrastructure, building costs), soft costs (design, permits and fees, leasing commissions, etc.), and financing costs. Included in this analysis will be a land residual valuation for the Development; • Coordinate with the City of Santa Clarita Planning and Finance Departments to determine the fiscal impact of the proposed development plan. The above scope of work is based on my understanding of your needs with regard to evaluating the efficacy of the future proposed Development and its potential future economic impact for the City. If there are any additional items required by the City in the planning and evaluation of the future Development, please advise me at your earliest convenience. Fee: The fee for the above scope of work is as follows: Economic Analysis Two (2) Conceptual Master Plan $ 9,250.00 Final Economic Analysis Economic Analysis based on Final Master Plan $ 6,250.00 TOTAL $15,500,00 Brian, I look forward to working with you and the City of Santa Clarita on this Project. Sincerely, I Ccq�t A R"d Kevin P. Read Page 45 Kevin Po Rend Bastion Development Kevin Read has worked with Bastion Development since March 2005. Kevin is currently managing Bastion Development's California property portfolio, including Washington Glencoe, a 19 condominium unit mixed-use project and Washington Inglewood, a 42 unit mixed-use Project, both located in Culver City. Kevin has more than 20 years of real estate, finance, and investment experience. Prior to his involvement with Bastion, Kevin was Vice President of Acquisitions and Development at LNR Property Corp. (Lennar), a National real estate investment and development company. While at LNR, Kevin either purchased and developed a wide range of property types, including retail, industrial, office, urban mixed-use centers. Kevin's past projects at LNR included LNR Warner Center, a 1.3 million square foot mid -rise office Campus located in the Warner Center (Woodland Hills) California; Washington Square, the adaptive re -use of a 225,000 square foot office Project into a 115 unit condominium and retail Project located in Venice, California; and Philadelphia Place, a 113 acre, 2.5 million square foot industrial development located in Ontario, California. Prior to the formation of LNR Property Corp, in 1996-1997, Kevin acted as an Asset Manager for Kearney Street, a joint venture of Lennar Properties and Morgan Stanley Real Estate Fund Partnerships. While at Kearney Street Kevin repositioned and sold a variety of property types acquired through distressed loan portfolios, including office, retail, multi -family and vacant land. Total value of properties sold was in excess of $100 million. Prior to LNR/Kearney Street, from 1993-1995 Kevin served as the Portfolio Manager for the Trident Group, a Los Angeles -based developer of office and retail properties. While at Trident, he managed a portfolio of over 40 office and retail properties comprising a total of.1.3 million square feet and participated in the acquisition of over $150 million of office and retail properties. Previously, Kevin spent five years in the Real Estate Investment Group at Jones Lang Wootton where he brokered the acquisition and disposition of over $300 million of commercial real estate. Kevin earned a Masters of Business Administration from the Anderson School at the University of California at Los Angeles and a Bachelors of Arts in Business Economics and English from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Kevin resides in Manhattan Beach with his wife and two children. 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