1802 W MARINE VIEW DR 2019-06-04

� Narrative Statement � 1J The need of the neighborhood, district, or City for a proposed special property use. The subject property is an existing distribution substation which currently serves nearby customers. The project is part of the District's Electric System Capital program to provide additional reliability and replace aging infrastructure. The project will replace an aging transformer (46 years old) and provide modern controls and capability to maintain acceptable system reliability levels to customers. 2) The adequacy of streets, utilities and public services required to serve a proposed use. a) The facility fronts West Marine View Drive. No street improvements are proposed. b) No water service is needed, c) The facility does not require connection to a sanitary sewer or a septic system. d} Power is supplied from the District's electrical distribution system. e) Telecommunication service is supplied by the District's fiber optic network. 3) The impact of traffic generated by the proposed use on the surrounding area, pedestrian circulation and public safety; and the ability of i-he proponent to mitigate such potential impacts. a) The substation will remain an unstaffed facility. Trips to the substation on average are made twice per week for operation and maintenance activities. b) The improved ability of the inspector to pull from West Marine View Drive and turn around within the substation will result in greater public safety. 4J The provision of adequate off-street parking, on-site circulation and site access. a) Ingress and egress - The substation electrical equipment will be reorganized to enable the District personnel to pull completely from West Marine View Drive upon the driveway, unlock the security gate, park within the substation and perform a three point turn around within the substation to facilitate a forward entry onto West Marine View Drive. b) Off street parking will be provided within the substation fenced area. 5) Compatibility of the proposed structures and improvements with surrounding properties, including the size, height, location, setback and arrangement of all proposed buildings and facilities, especially as they relate to light and shadow impacts on more sensitive land uses and less intensive zones. a} The proposal will slightly decrease the area of the substation. The existing substation is approximately 7,475 square feet the proposal would reduce that to approximately 7,210 square feet. b) All existing electrical equipment and structures within the substation will be replaced with proposed equipment and proposed structures.