HomeMy WebLinkAboutAppendix M - Level of Service Screening Memo
This technical memorandum provides an evaluation of the proposed residential project situated southeast of
the intersection of Orlando Drive and Baseline Avenue in Fontana, identified by Assessor’s Parcel Number
(APN) 1110-171-02. The purpose of this analysis is to determine whether a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA)
would be required for the Project to assess level of service (LOS). This memo will evaluate the Project using
the City of Fontana Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) Guidelines (October 21, 2020).
Project Description
The proposed Project spans 3.33 acres and proposes the development of 54 attached residential dwellings,
resulting in a net density of 16.22 dwelling units per acre (du/ac). The current site is vacant and undeveloped.
The proposed Project is designated under the General Plan Land Use as a Residential Planned Community
(R-PC) (3.0-6.4 dwelling units per acre). It falls within the zoning of the Rancho Fontana Specific Plan, with a
Specific Plan land use designation of Low Density Residential. According to Section 6.3.10 of the Specific
Plan, low-density residential development is characterized by areas where the gross density does not exceed
six dwelling units per acre. As currently proposed, the Project is inconsistent with the allowed density for the
site, therefore, the project includes a Specific Plan Amendment to increase the density for the site. The
proposed Project site plan is shown in Figure 1.
Project Trip Generation
A project trip generation analysis was prepared to determine the estimated change in site trip generation
resulting from the project. The analysis includes the proposed trip generation using trip rates from the Institute
of Transportation Engineers (ITE), Trip Generation Manual, 11th Edition. Table 1 shows the trip generation
estimate for the proposed Project using the trip generation rate for low-rise multi-family housing. As shown
in Table 1, the proposed Project is forecast to generate 364 daily trips including 21 trips during the AM
peak hour and 27 trips during the PM peak hour.
Level of Service Screening
According to Section 3 of the City's TIA guidelines, if a project generates fewer than 50 peak hour trips, a
TIA is not required. As shown in Table 1, the Project generates fewer than 50 peak hour trips for both the
AM and PM peak hour. Therefore, a TIA would not be necessary for the Project.
Summary
The proposed Project was evaluated utilizing the City’s TIA guidelines to determine if the proposed Project
would require a TIA for LOS analysis. The proposed Project would generate 21 AM peak hour trips and 27
PM peak hour trips, which is less than the 50 peak hour trips threshold. Therefore, a TIA would not be required
for the proposed Project.
To: City of Fontana Engineering Department
From: Maryam Javanmardi, Chad Karns, EPD Solutions, Inc.
Date: 9/6/2024
Site: Southeast of the intersection of Baseline Ave and Orlando
Dr in City of Fontana
Subject: Level of Service (LOS) Screening Analysis
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If you have any questions about this analysis, please contact me at (949) 796-1180 or
techservises@epdsolutions.com.
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Figure 1: Project Site Plan
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Table 1: Project Trip Generation
Land Use Units Daily In Out Total In Out Total
Project Trip Rate
Multifamily Housing (Low-Rise)1 DU 6.74 0.10 0.30 0.40 0.32 0.19 0.51
Proposed Project Trip Generation
Multifamily Housing (Low-Rise) 1 54 DU 364 5 16 21 17 10 27
Total Trip Generation 364 5 16 21 17 10 27
TSF = Thousand Square Feet
1 Trip rates from the Institute of Transportation Engineers, Trip Generation,11th Edition, 2021 . Land Use Code 220- Multifamily Housing (Low-Rise).
AM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour