Appendix N-3. Electricity

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1 Appendix N-3 Electricity

2 Appendix N-3-1 Electricity Technical Report

3 Table of Contents ELECTRICAL SYSTEM TECHNICAL REPORT 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Scope of Work 1.2 Project Site Description 2.0 Environmental Setting 2.1 Regional Conditions 2.2 Local Area Conditions 2.3 On-site Conditions 3.0 Methodology 4.0 Significance Thresholds 5.0 Project Design Features 6.0 Project Impacts 6.1 Project Impacts 6.2 Construction Impacts 6.3 Cumulative Impacts 7.0 Mitigation Measures 8.0 Significant Unavoidable Adverse Impacts Figures and Tables Figure No. 1 Regional Vicinity Map Figure No. 2 Project Location Map Figure No. 3 Aerial Photograph of Project Site Figure No. 4 Proposed Development Areas Figure No. 5 Conceptual Plan Figure No. 6 Circulation Plan Table 1 Electricity Demand Under Proposed Project Table 2 Electricity Demand Under No Annexation Scenario Table 3 Electricity Consumption Under Proposed Project Table 4 Electricity Consumption Under No Annexation Scenario NBC Universal Revised March 2010 Page 1

4 NBC Universal 1.0 INTRODUCTION Universal City Studios, LLLP, L.P. (Applicant) is proposing the NBC Universal, a development program that meets the future needs of existing on-site businesses as well as the establishment of a new residential community that contributes to meeting the future housing needs of the eastern San Fernando Valley. In overview, the NBC Universal (Project) is a mixed-use development consisting of approximately 2.01 million net square feet of various types of new commercial uses (approximately 2.65 million square feet of new development less approximately 638,000 square feet of demolition) including up to 500 hotel rooms and related hotel facilities plus 2,937 multi-family residential units. The Project proposes new development across all of the major types of land uses that occur on, and adjacent to, the Project Site (defined below); e.g., amphitheater, entertainment retail, entertainment, studio, studio office, office, and hotel uses, in addition to the introduction of residential and neighborhood serving uses to the Project Site. This proposed Project would be supported by additional parking facilities and improvements to the on-site circulation system. The Project Site will be developed in a number of phases. The Applicant anticipates that construction of the proposed Project would conclude by The timing of actual development would be in response to market conditions. 1.1 Scope of Work This report provides a description of electrical use and demand at the Project Site and capacity to serve the proposed Project. 1.2 Project Site Description The Project is proposed to be developed on an approximately 391-acre site, which is located two miles north of Hollywood and 10 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles, in central Los Angeles County (the Project Site). The Project Site is also located approximately 1.5 miles south and east of the junction of U.S. Route 101 (Hollywood Freeway) and State Route 134 (Ventura Freeway). The Project Site is generally bounded by the Los Angeles River Flood Control Channel to the north, the Hollywood Freeway to the south, Barham Boulevard and residences to the east, and Lankershim Boulevard followed by the Universal City Metro Red Line Station to the west. The Project Site is shown in a regional and local context in Figure Nos. 1 and 2. An aerial photograph of the Project Site and its relationship to surrounding communities is shown in Figure No. 3. The Project Site has been extensively developed over the past 90 years, although the eastern portion of the Project Site is currently underdeveloped. The Project Site is located in two jurisdictions and currently includes approximately 95 acres (24 percent of the total Project Site area) located within the City of Los Angeles (City), and 296 acres (76 percent) in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County (County). The portion of the Project Site within City jurisdiction, as shown in Figure No. Revised March 2010 Page 2

5 NBC Universal 3, involves primarily three non-contiguous areas surrounding the County portion, with small areas along the northern boundary of the Project Site also located within the City. Proceeding clockwise from the north, the three primary areas are as follows: (1) the northeastern corner of the Project Site along Barham Boulevard; (2) the southeastern corner of the Project Site along Barham Boulevard and Buddy Holly Drive; and, (3) the southern and southwestern portion of the Project Site adjacent to the Hollywood Freeway, which also includes Universal Hollywood Drive and a limited amount of frontage along the north side of Universal Hollywood Drive. In addition, the Project Site includes two small areas within the City along the northern property boundary (i.e., at the northwestern corner of the Project Site and midway across the Project Site). The portion of the Project Site within County jurisdiction is a contiguous area encompassing most of the northern, central and western portions of the Project Site. The Project Site is presently developed with the following principal land uses: studio production (movie, television and commercial), studio office, office, entertainment, entertainment retail, and amphitheater uses. The Project Site currently consists of approximately 4.2 million square feet of development. The Project Site also includes production sets, the Universal Studios tram tour, and parking facilities, which do not account for floor area. In addition, during the review process of the Project, it is anticipated that the Applicant would need to construct additional studio, studio office, entertainment and entertainment retail related facilities as part of its on-going business activities (i.e., interim projects). As such, existing uses, as referenced hereafter, also include projects currently under construction or anticipated to be constructed during the period in which the Project is to be reviewed by the City and the County. The Project Site, for planning purposes, has been divided into the following four development areas: (1) Entertainment Area, (2) Studio Area, (3) Business Area, and (4) Mixed-Use Residential Area. These four development areas are shown on an aerial photograph of the Project Site in Figure No. 4. The Applicant, in addition to the proposed development described above, is seeking approval from the Local Agency Formation Commission to annex approximately 76 acres from the County s jurisdiction into the City. This will have the effect of placing the proposed residential development within the future Mixed-Use Residential Area under the jurisdiction of the City. The proposed Project would also involve detachment of approximately 32 acres of the Project Site from the City s jurisdiction into the County, for an overall net change of approximately 44 acres from the County to the City. Should the annexation process be completed as proposed, approximately 139 acres of the Project Site would be located within the City, and the remaining approximately 252 acres of the Project Site would be located within the unincorporated area of the County. The Project is proposed to be implemented via two proposed Specific Plans and various other land use entitlements. One proposed Specific Plan would address development within the County portions of the Project Site, mainly the Entertainment, Studio and Revised March 2010 Page 3

6 NBC Universal Business Areas; the other proposed Specific Plan will address development within the City portions of the Project Site, mainly the Mixed-Use Residential Area. The proposed Specific Plans would describe a range of allowable land uses and square footages, as well as applicable building envelopes providing height limitations, setbacks, and related urban design parameters. As flexibility is contemplated in the proposed Specific Plans with regard to particular uses, siting, and massing characteristics, a Conceptual Plan has been prepared as an illustrative scenario to comprehensively demonstrate a potential development program that implements the proposed Specific Plans land use and development standards. The current Conceptual Plan for the Project is shown in Figure No. 5. Although the Conceptual Plan provides a reasonable illustration of how the future Project Site may appear, the uses, location, and orientation of actual future buildings have not yet been determined. The proposed development program is supported by a Circulation Plan which consists of improved access, enhanced internal circulation and convenient parking opportunities. Figure No. 6 sets forth the Project s proposed Circulation Plan. In addition, the Project proposes to implement an integrated plan for landscape improvements throughout the Project Site, including a proposed Trailhead Park along the Project s Los Angeles River Flood Control Channel frontage in the northeastern portion of the Project Site. 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 2.1 Regional Conditions Southern California Edison (SCE) and the City s Department of Water and Power (LADWP) provide electrical service throughout the County and the City, respectively. SCE and LADWP generate power from a variety of different sources that include nuclear power, hydro-electric, gas, etc. SCE supplies power to the County portion of the Project Site through its Eagle Rock transmission grid system from as many as 50 different sources. The LADWP power grid system is connected to the overall City transmission system and it similarly supplies power from as many as 25 different sources to the City portions of the Project Site. 2.2 Local Area Conditions The Project Site receives service from the two electric utility companies discussed above. Existing electrical service is provided to the Project Site by SCE and LADWP without any service deficiencies. SCE provides two 66 kilo volts (kv) feeders from the MacNeil Substation, located at Chandler Boulevard and Cordova Street in Burbank, and the Beverly Hills Substation, located at Foothill Road and Civic Center Drive in Beverly Hills. The two 66kV feeders supply power to the Edison Universal Substation and the Studio Master Substation located on the Project Site. Revised March 2010 Page 4

7 NBC Universal LADWP currently provides a twin 34.5kV service to the City portion of the Project Site from its Toluca Receiving Station E, located at 5740 Whitnall Highway. Smaller individual loads in the surrounding area of the Project Site are supplied by LADWP s 4.8 kv distribution system that originates from LADWP s Arch Distributing Stations (DS) DS-98 and DS-10 in Hollywood or DS-115 located at Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Mulholland Drive. LADWP supplies electrical power from both 34.5 kv and 4.8 kv service lines located in Lankershim Boulevard and Universal Hollywood Drive and from overhead lines along Barham Boulevard directly to the buildings within the City portion of the Project Site without any intermediate substations. 2.3 On-site Conditions The Edison Universal Substation, which is owned by SCE, is located at the northwest corner of the Project Site. It provides power to restaurants, Applicantowned tenant spaces in CityWalk, theme park attractions, and the Technicolor buildings. The substation has a dual 66kV feed. There are two 11 million volt amperes (MVA) transformers with a 12kV switchgear line up. The present capacity of the substation is 22 MVA. The Studio Master Substation, which is owned by the Applicant and fed by SCE, is also located in the northwest corner of the Project Site and provides power from SCE to Applicant-operated facilities within the County portion of the Project Site. The substation has a 66kV dual feed with tie switch between them, one as a primary and one as a back-up. There are two 20 MVA, fan-cooled transformers and 12kV switchgear line up with a tie breaker. The existing underground distribution system feeds all points of electrical power utilization from at least two different directions (providing a loop system) with switching capability to achieve redundancy and to provide additional power to areas during times of peak demand. In most cases, the loops are routed in different directions to ensure a higher degree of reliability against loss of electrical power. The Studio Master Substation has an existing capacity of 40 MVA. The 12 kv system is distributed throughout the Project Site from both substations via cable in underground conduits. In most cases, spare (or empty) conduits are included in the conduit banks. Spare conduits are provided so that additional electrical power lines can be installed at a later date without having to trench in the on-site streets. Electrical power conduits are installed together with many conduits in the same trench that is termed a bank. The original distribution system at the Project Site is rated at 2.4kV, which originates at the Studio Power House (Bldg 2243). The 2.4kV system consists of two 5000 kilo volt amperes (kva), 12kV/2.4kV, 3 phase transformers that connect to three 2.4kV switchgear lineups. The 2.4kV distribution is reliable and is generally used for loads under Revised March 2010 Page 5

8 3.0 METHODOLOGY NBC Universal 1500 kva. The 2.4 kv system is distributed via 5kV, 500 million circular mils (MCM) XPL, shielded cables in 4 inch underground conduits. For areas of the Project Site supplied by LADWP, power is provided through lines in conduits underneath the streets and above-ground power poles located within the existing Universal Hollywood Drive and Barham Boulevard. Power from LADWP is supplied directly to the land uses within the City portion of the Project Site without substations. Presently, LADWP s 4.8 kv circuit capacity that serves the Project Site and surrounding areas is insufficient to supply a significant addition of new loads 1. Total current electrical consumption for the existing Project Site is approximately million kilo-watt hours (kwh) annually. This existing usage was calculated from information and bills provided by both SCE and LADWP for the Project Site. This study determines the change in electrical demand for the Project Site. Based on South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) CEQA generation factors for electrical demand, an estimate was made as to the future demand for the proposed Project 2. The future demand was determined based on generation factors for building square footage and specific use of buildings. Given the existing capacity of the site s electrical system and future demand, an assessment was made of the Project impacts. Where Project impacts exceed the capacity of the system, specific improvements have been recommended in this report to mitigate those impacts. The electrical system was evaluated by determining the existing physical features of the system. Information was obtained from SCE and LADWP as necessary to define the existing systems. A determination was made by the respective utility companies as to whether the existing system will be able to adequately supply the estimated demands of the proposed Project, whether improvements may be required, and how systems will be maintained. 4.0 SIGNIFICANCE THRESHOLDS The City of Los Angeles CEQA Thresholds Guide (2006) states that a determination of significance shall be made on a case-by-case basis, considering the following factors: 1 Written correspondence from Hoddy Rupp, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Electrical Substation Planning dated April 14, Table A9-11-A: Electricity Usage Rate (G), CEQA Air Quality Handbook, Appendix 9, SCAQMD. Revised March 2010 Page 6

9 NBC Universal The extent to which the project would require new (off-site) energy supply facilities and distribution infrastructure; or capacity enhancing alterations to existing facilities; Whether and when the needed infrastructure was anticipated by adopted plans; and The degree to which the project design and/or operations incorporate energy conservation measures, particularly those that go beyond City requirements. Based on these factors the Project would have a significant impact if: The Project would result in an increase in demand for electricity that exceeds available supply or distribution infrastructure capabilities; The design of the Project fails to incorporate energy conservation measures that go beyond existing requirements. 5.0 PROJECT DESIGN FEATURES The existing underground cable and conduit system has currently unused conduits available in some parts of the Project Site. For the areas where there are no spare conduits, additional conduits will be required. New cables and facilities will be required for the Mixed-Use Residential Area. Under the proposed Project, additional power would be supplied to meet the increased demand from the County portion of the Project Site through relocation of the Studio Master Substation and upgrades to the substation owned and operated by Southern California Edison, as described below. A new Applicant-owned and operated distribution substation would be located east of the existing Studio Master Substation. The Applicant-owned facility currently housed within the existing Studio Master Substation would be relocated and expanded with new equipment to the new location. Additional electricity would be supplied to the existing Studio Master Substation through and additional 66kV transmission line for an additional 60 MVA for the Project Site, which would increase the total capacity of the existing Studio Master Substation to 100 MVA. The substation would also be equipped with an outdoor 66kV Gas Insulated Switchgear which would be configured in an operating and transfer bus arrangement. All 66kV lines and transformer bank feeders would enter the Gas Insulated Switchgear equipment by means of an underground riser pedestal. The substation would also have a Mechanical-Electrical Equipment Room to house all controls, switches, relay protection equipment, alarms, meters, batteries, HVAC and the station AC and DC distribution panels. Revised March 2010 Page 7

10 NBC Universal Once expanded, operation of the existing Studio Master Substation facility would transfer from the Applicant to Southern California Edison, and the substation would be connected to the Edison Universal Substation via subterranean electrical lines. The Edison Universal Substation has an existing capacity of 22 MVA. The combined substations that would be operated by Southern California Edison would have a total capacity of 122 MVA and would supply power to the new Applicant-owned and operated distribution substation, which would distribute electricity within the County portion of the Project Site. In addition to the expansion of the Southern California Edison equipment, there may also be the need for a Southern California Edison-owned distribution station located on-site. The distribution station would serve as a step-down transformer to distribute power throughout the County portion of the Project Site. The distribution station would occupy an area of up to approximately one acre. The private on-site electrical system would have new electrical lines to serve new buildings constructed as part of the Project. Under the No Annexation scenario, in addition to the improvements described above, a new 16 KV distribution line from the MacNeil Substation to the Project Site would be installed consistent with Southern California Edison requirements, along with associated infrastructure, including transformers and switches in a pad-mounted enclosure on-site, to serve the residential units that would be located within the County portion of the Project Site. In the event electricity is supplied by Southern California Edison facilities other than the MacNeil Substation, a new substation may be provided on the County portion of the Project Site to serve the new residential demand under the No Annexation scenario. There are two potential routes for the proposed 66kV transmission line. Both routes terminate at the Studio Master Substation. The first route would be a fully underground route that would leave MacNeil Substation and travel westerly on Chandler Boulevard to Clybourn Avenue. It would run southerly along Clybourn Avenue onto Foreman Avenue and continue southerly along Forman Avenue to Riverside Drive. The route would turn and continue to the west along Riverside Drive to Cahuenga Boulevard. At this point, it would continue to the south along Cahuenga Boulevard to Lankershim Boulevard. From the corner of Lankershim Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard, it would cross the Los Angeles River Flood Control Channel diagonally to the south side of the Los Angeles River Flood Control Channel. It would continue to the east along the Los Angeles County Flood Control District south side maintenance road and into the Studio Master Substation. The second route option would tap into and utilize the existing Beverly- MacNeil 66kV overhead transmission line. The tap location will be at the west side of Vineland Avenue at the south side of the Los Angeles River Flood Control Channel. This new construction would consist of a combination of new overhead line and a partial underground line. This option would also include utilization of existing SCE overhead pole line facilities currently located in Los Angeles County Flood Control District right- Revised March 2010 Page 8

11 NBC Universal of-way. The new portion of overhead line and underground line would be built entirely on Los Angeles County Flood Control District right of way with the exception of two street crossings, at Vineland Avenue and Lankershim Boulevard, and one freeway crossing, at the Hollywood Freeway. The new portion of overhead line would be constructed on new steel poles and on existing wood pole line facilities 3. These improvements would be made by SCE. LADWP has indicated that its existing distribution facilities cannot accommodate the increase in electricity demand anticipated for the City portion of the Project Site 4. The existing 34.5-kV system would be reinforced and a new distribution system would be installed. The new LADWP distribution system would be a 34.5-kV circuit with local transformer stations installed on the Project Site. This LADWP distribution station would be a new and separate non-dedicated 34.5-kV to 4.8-kV distribution station also installed on the Project Site. The new distribution station would be located in the southeastern portion of the Project Site, with easy access to Barham Boulevard. The Applicant would be responsible for grading the site, providing access to the site and appropriate landscaping that would screen the substation from view from off-site locations. The LADWP would be responsible for acquisition of the land and installation of the substation itself. The substation would be approximately 15,000 to 20,000 square feet in area. The exact location of the distribution station, which would be within City jurisdiction, would be determined as plans for the Project are further refined. Equipment within the distribution station would be metal-encased and grounded and all electric supply cables for the Mixed-Use Residential Area would be installed in underground conduits. This new LADWP distribution station would receive power that originates from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power s Toluca Receiving Station (RS- E) or through Los Angeles Department of Water and Power s Arch Distributing Station 4 (DS-98). This new 34.5-kV circuit that would be required would originate from either RS-E or DS-98, depending on which station provides the new power needed. This new off-site circuit would require off-site construction from the chosen Los Angeles Department of Water and Power station location (RS-E or DS-98) to the point of connection to the Project Site s on-site 34.5-kV circuit. The Applicant shall consult with LADWP s Efficiency Solutions Business Group for assistance with energy conservation design features, for Project development occurring within the City of Los Angeles. Each of the Project s buildings would be subject to State Energy Conservation Standards for the New Residential and Non-Residential Buildings (Title 24, Part 6, Article 2, California Code of Regulations). The Project shall incorporate energy conservation measures to exceed Title 24 (2005) requirements by 15 percent. In the event Title 24 is amended such that the energy conservation requirements exceed Title 24 (2005) by more than 15 percent, the Project will comply with the amended Title Universal Studios: Method of Service Project, description provided by SCE on July 28, Correspondence from Charles Holloway, Supervisor of Environmental Assessment, LADWP; March 21, Revised March 2010 Page 9

12 NBC Universal The following measures would be incorporated as part of the proposed Project design: Install efficient lighting and lighting control systems. Install light colored cool roofs. Install energy efficient heating and cooling systems, appliances (e.g. Energy Star) and equipment and control systems. Install LEDs for traffic and street lighting. Use efficient pumps and motors for pools and spas within the Mixed-Used Residential Area residential development. Provide education on energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion, and recycling services to the Applicant s employees through new employee orientation materials and three times annually through company website, exhibits or meetings on energy conservation. 6.0 PROJECT IMPACTS 6.1 Project Impacts The Project will increase the demand for electricity. Table 1 estimates the net new electrical demand for the Project Site and Table 3 estimates the net new electrical consumption. The net new electrical demand is approximately 26.8 MVA and the net new electrical consumption is approximately million kwh/year. The net new electricity consumption was calculated using a combination of generation factors provided by the CEQA Air Quality Handbook 5 and factors calculated from historical electricity use on the property. SCE has indicated that it has the capacity in its existing supply system to handle the increase in demand for power supplied by its facilities. However, in order to deliver this increased demand to the Project Site, a new 66 kv line will be needed to serve the County portion of the Project Site and the existing on site SCE facilities need to be expanded. As discussed above in Section 5.0 Project Design Features, the existing Edison Universal Substation capacity will remain and the Studio Master Substation will be expanded as part of the proposed Project. The Applicant owned and operated distribution facilities will also be expanded and relocated on-site. With these improvements, increased electrical loads can be supplied and distributed on-site, resulting in a less than significant impact. 5 Table A9-11-A: Electricity Usage Rate (G), CEQA Air Quality Handbook, Appendix 9. Revised March 2010 Page 10

13 NBC Universal LADWP has indicated that the existing service lines do not have the capability to supply the increase in demand and will require the reinforcing of and modifications to the existing system in order to serve the Project Site. A new distribution station would be sized and located as described above in Section 5.0 Project Design Features. The new distribution station will also strengthen the existing system and electrical service circuit. Additional underground electric distribution lines will be constructed both on and off the Project Site as necessary to distribute the electrical power throughout the Project Site as described in Section 5.0. With the implementation of the identified Project Design Features, adequate capacity would be available and a less than significant impact would result. Should the proposed annexation not occur, less of the proposed residential development would be located within the City jurisdiction served by LADWP, and some of the residential units would be located within the County jurisdiction and therefore serviced by SCE. The net new electrical demand and net new electrical consumption under the no annexation scenario are provided in Tables 2 and 4, respectively. The expanded SCE Studio Master Substation that will supply the Studio, Business and Entertainment Areas would remain on County land and would continue to supply these Areas as applicable under the no annexation scenario. Should the proposed annexation not occur, the installation of a new SCE distribution line and associated infrastructure, including transformers and switches in a pad-mounted enclosure on-site, would be required. Direct service from the MacNeil Substation with a looped circuit system on-site would serve the proposed residential demand in the County portion of the Project Site. The new SCE distribution line needed to serve the portion of the Mixed-Use Residential Area located within the County would begin at the MacNeil Substation. The proposed route for the new SCE distribution line would be a fully underground route that would leave MacNeil Substation and travel westerly on Chandler Boulevard to Clybourn Avenue. It would run southerly along Clybourn Avenue onto Forman Avenue. It would continue southerly along Forman Avenue to Riverside Drive. It would turn and continue east along Riverside Drive to North Pass Avenue. It would run southerly on North Pass Road and then continue southerly onto West Olive Avenue. It would continue southerly on West Olive Avenue and onto Barham Boulevard as it crosses the Los Angeles River Flood Control Channel. The final portion would continue south on Barham Boulevard and until Lakeside Plaza Drive. It would continue westerly onto Lakeside Plaza Drive where it would enter the Project Site. The Applicant would be responsible for the installation of on-site and off-site infrastructure improvements to accommodate the new line, consistent with SCE requirements. Additional upgrades, provided by SCE, at the MacNeil Substation would be required to provide service to the new distribution line. The proposed improvements to the MacNeil Substation include new transformers and new 16kV switch racks with 2-16kV line circuits, and a new 16kV capacitor bank. Revised March 2010 Page 11

14 NBC Universal In the event electricity is supplied by SCE facilities other than the MacNeil Substation, a new substation may be required on the County portion of the Project Site to serve the new residential demand under the No Annexation Scenario. Also, LADWP has indicated that the new LADWP distribution station would still be required under the no annexation scenario. As with the proposed Project, this distribution station would serve the portions of the Project Site that are located in the City. 6.2 Construction Impacts The construction of the new buildings and facilities for the proposed Project will consume electricity. This demand will be supplied from existing electrical services within the Project Site. Impacts relating to construction of LADWP electrical facilities (street traffic detouring and control, and impacts to other underground utilities) will include trenching for underground electrical conduits and banks and the construction of the new 34.5-kV circuit distribution station. These construction impacts will be intermittent and will include at least one traffic lane closure in Barham Boulevard and Buddy Holly Drive or Cahuenga Boulevard for a period of approximately three to four weeks. There will also be traffic control consisting of lane closure at the point of connection necessary for the new circuit construction and connection of new lines to existing facilities in Barham Boulevard and Cahuenga Boulevard. The Project would not result in substantial adverse physical impacts or require substantial alteration to or construction of facilities that would cause significant environmental impacts. Therefore, impacts are less than significant. The construction impacts related to the SCE electrical facility improvements include street traffic detouring and control. The existing street right-of-ways in which work is proposed are congested and could require weekend and/or night work. Some of the affected streets are residential and could require an individual lane closure during the day. SCE can construct an average of 100 feet of underground duct bank per day and up to two vaults per day 6. The overhead line construction would include the installation of heavy duty, bolted base, steel poles and pole footing and installation of light duty, light weight, steel poles. Construction of the new overhead line section would also include re-configuration of pole heads to double circuit. Installation of pedestal risers at the Studio Master Substation termination point will also be necessary 7. The Project would not result in any substantial adverse physical impacts or require substantial alteration to or construction of facilities that would cause significant environmental impacts. Therefore, impacts are less than significant. 6 Universal Studios: Method of Service Project, description provided by SCE on July 28, Ibid. Revised March 2010 Page 12

15 NBC Universal 6.3 Cumulative Impacts Cumulative Project Impacts Forecasted growth would substantially increase the overall consumption of electricity within the LADWP service area. Forecasted growth between 2008 and 2030 is projected to consume an additional 5,440 GWh/year of electricity, excluding the Project, within the LADWP service area 8. The proposed increase due to the Project is 23.6 GWh/year of electricity. The proposed Project represents 0.43 percent of the cumulative increased consumption. As this level of cumulative consumption is consistent with LADWP s projections for 2030, a less than significant cumulative impact would result. An additional million kva of electricity demand, excluding the Project, is projected within the LADWP service area between 2008 and The Project would increase the demand to million kva of electricity. Therefore, the Project would represent 0.12 percent of the cumulative total demand. Forecasted growth between 2008 and 2030 is projected to consume an additional 34,047 GWh/year of electricity, excluding the Project, within the SCE service area 10. The proposed Project consumption would be 34.8 GWh/year of electricity. The proposed Project represents approximately 0.10 percent of the cumulative increased consumption. As this level of cumulative consumption is consistent with SCE s projections for 2030, a less than significant cumulative impact would result. An additional million kva of electricity demand, excluding the Project, would be projected within the SCE service area between 2008 and The proposed Project would increase the demand to million kva. The Project would represent 0.01 percent of the cumulative total demand. As such, potential impacts from the identified growth within the service areas of both LADWP and SCE, exclusive of the proposed Project, would be anticipated, and an expansion of LADWP and SCE facilities would likely be required to accommodate the demand attribution to the forecasted off-site growth. However, with planned area-wide service improvements by the LADWP and SCE and provision of required improvements to facilitate the provision of electrical demand services to each individual development site by developers of individual future projects, LADWP and SCE would provide adequate demand to 8 Integrated Resource Plan, H. David Nahai, City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, December Ibid. 10 Forecasted growth based on SCAG forecasted employment growth and an average of 3 employees per 1,000 square feet of floor area. 11 Ibid. Revised March 2010 Page 13

16 NBC Universal accommodate future growth and maintain acceptable levels of service. Therefore, the Project would not contribute to any cumulative impacts to LADWP and SCE services, and the Project s cumulative impacts would be less than significant Cumulative No Annexation Scenario Impacts Under the No Annexation scenario, an additional 5,440 GWh/year of electricity consumption, excluding the proposed Project, would be projected within LADWP service area between 2008 and The proposed Project consumption within the City portion of the Project Site under the No Annexation Scenario would be 23.8 GWh/year of electricity. The Project s percent of cumulative consumption would be approximately 0.44 percent. Similar to the impact under the proposed Project, a less than significant impact is expected over the No Annexation Scenario, as this level of cumulative consumption is consistent with LADWP s projections for Forecasted growth under the No Annexation scenario is anticipated to increase the overall demand for electricity within the LADWP s service area. Based on the cumulative analysis performed, an additional million kva of electricity demand, excluding the Project, would be projected within LADWP service area between 2008 and The Project would increase the demand to million kva of electricity. Therefore, the Project would represent 0.08 percent of the cumulative total demand. The forecasted off-site growth between 2008 and 2030 would result in an additional 34,047 GWh/year of electricity consumption, excluding the Project, within the SCE s service area 14. The proposed Project consumption within the County portion of the Project Site under the No Annexation Scenario would be 34.6 GWh/year of electricity. Therefore, the total Project s percent of cumulative consumption under the No Annexation scenario would be approximately 0.10 percent. Similar to the impacts under the proposed Project, a less than significant impact is expected given the overall expected as this level of cumulative consumption is consistent with SCE s projection for Forecasted off-site growth between 2008 and 2030 is anticipated to increase the overall demand for electricity to an additional million kva of electricity demand, excluding the Project, within SCE s service area 15. The proposed Project would increase the demand to million kva. The Project under the No 12 Integrated Resource Plan, H. David Nahai, City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, December Ibid. 14 Forecasted growth based on SCAG forecasted employment growth and an average of 3 employees per 1,000 square feet of floor area. 15 Ibid. Revised March 2010 Page 14

17 NBC Universal Annexation scenario would represent 0.02 percent of the cumulative total demand. Nevertheless, similar to the proposed Project, an expansion of LADWP and SCE facilities would likely be required under the No Annexation Scenario to accommodate the demand attributable to forecasted off-site growth. Furthermore and more importantly, Project related impacts would not contribute to the off-site effects in the surrounding area since Project related impacts would be fully mitigated by the proposed Project Design Features, similar to the impacts under the proposed Project. Therefore, as is the case with the proposed Project, with implementation of recommended Project Design Features and mitigation measures, the Project under the No Annexation scenario would have the same less than significant cumulative impact on the ability of the LADWP and SCE to respond to the cumulative electricity demands. 7.0 MITIGATION MEASURES Implementation of Project Design Features identified for the proposed Project in this Report would ensure the Applicant would provide the adequate electricity distribution facilities within the Project Site. Although the proposed Project would have a less than significant impact on electricity, and therefore, mitigation measures are not required, the electricity conservation measures outlined in Section 5.0 Project Design Features would further reduce the proposed Project s electrical use. 8.0 SIGNIFICANT UNAVOIDABLE ADVERSE IMPACTS Implementation of the proposed Project results in increased electrical consumption and demand within the service areas of both LADWP and SCE. However, with the implementation of the Project Design Features, Project impacts would be less that significant. Revised March 2010 Page 15

18 Project Location 101 Los Angeles Pacific Ocean Long Beach Anaheim Legend Santa Ana Miles Source: ESRI Streetmap and Matrix Environmental Figure Regional Vicinity Map Page _

19 TUJUNGA AVE COLFAX AVE VINELAND AV E BEACHWOOD DR LANKERSHIM BLVD OXNARD ST BURBANK BLVD WHITNALL HWY CHANDLER BLVD MAGNOLIA BLVD MAGNOLIA BLVD NORTH HOLLYWOOD CAHUENGA BLVD PASS AVE HOLLYWOOD WY CALIFORNIA ST BUENA VISTA ST VERDUGO AVE OLIVE AVE ALAMEDA AVE RIVERSIDE DR 101 MOORPARK ST WEST TOLUCA LAKE LANKERSHIM BLVD LOS ANGELES RIVER FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL CAMARILLO ST TOLUCA LAKE LAKESIDE COUNTRY CLUB 134 LOS ANGELES RIVER FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL FOREST LAWN DR VENTURA BLVD UNIVERSAL CITY COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF LOS ANGELES COUNTY OF LOSANGELES CITY OF LOSANGELES BARHAM BLVD LAUR EL CANYON BLVD MOUNT OLYMPUS CAHUENGA PASS 101 CAHUENGA BLVD HOLLYWOOD RESERVOIR Legend Project Site Feet Source: Matrix Environmental, January NICHOLS CANYON 170 HOLLYWOOD BLVD Figure II-2 Project Location Map VINE ST Page _

20 CITY OF LOS ANGELES CITY OF LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES RIVER FLOOD CONTROL CHANNEL CITY OF LOS ANGELES LANKERSHIM BOULEVARD COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES VENTURA BOULEVARD UNIVERSAL HOLLYWOOD DRIVE CITY OF LOS ANGELES US 101 HOLLYWOOD FREEWAY UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BOULEVARD BARHAM BOULEVARD CITY OF LOS ANGELES Legend Existing County/City of Los Angeles Boundary CAHUENGA BOULEVARD Project Site Boundary Feet Source: Matrix Environmental, 2009 Figure 3 Aerial Photograph of Project Site

21 B A R H A M B O U L E V A R D Business Area Entertainment Area Studio Area Mixed-Use Residential Area Figure No.4 Proposed Development Areas F L OOD C ONT R OL CHANNEL B L V D U N I V E R S A L S T U D I O S CAHUENGA BLVD LOS AN GELES RIVER UN I V E R S A L H O L LY W O O D D R F R E E W AY U S H O L L Y W O O D B L V D LANKER SHIM Source: Rios Clementi Hale Studios, Page _

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24 Table 1: Electrical Demand Under Proposed Project CITY OF LOS ANGELES Electricity Usage Rate (VA/sf/Room/Unit) Demand (kva) Residential 2,937 units 5, ,685.0 Residential Retail 115,000 sf Community Serving 65,000 sf Child Care Center (10,000) sf 10.1 (101.0) Studio 48,020 sf Studio Office 232,552 sf 6.4 1,488.3 Entertainment (42,240) sf 9.1 (384.4) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES SUBTOTAL 17,338.1 Electricity Usage Rate (VA/sf/Room/Unit) Demand (kva) Studio 259,929 sf 7.2 1,871.5 Studio Office 199,774 sf 6.4 1,278.6 Child Care Center 15,000 sf Entertainment 187,895 sf 9.1 1,709.8 Entertainment Retail 39,216 sf Amphitheater (50,600) sf 12.7 (642.6) Office 495,406 sf 5.1 2,526.6 Hotel rooms 4, ,160.0 SUBTOTAL 9,498.5 NOTES: 1. Assumes a 450,000 square foot hotel Quantity (Net New Sq. Ft./ Rooms/Units) Quantity (Net New Sq. Ft./ Rooms/Units) TOTAL (kva) 26,836.6

25 Table 2: Electrical Demand Under No Annexation Scenario CITY OF LOS ANGELES Electricity Usage Rate (VA/sf/Room/Unit) Demand (kva) Residential 1,178 units 5, ,890.0 Community Serving 26,072 sf Residential Retail 46,128 sf Entertainment 67,100 sf Entertainment Retail 17,400 sf Child Care Center (10,000) sf 10.1 (101.0) Studio 77,220 sf Studio Office 244,430 sf 6.4 1,564.4 Office 24,400 sf Amphitheater (2,500) sf 12.7 (31.7) Hotel rooms 4, ,160.0 COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Quantity (Net New Sq. Ft./ Rooms/Units) Quantity (Net New Sq. Ft./ Rooms/Units) SUBTOTAL 11,492.6 Electricity Usage Rate (VA/sf/Room/Unit) Demand (kva) Studio 230,729 sf 7.2 1,661.2 Studio Office 187,896 sf 6.4 1,202.5 Child Care Center 15,000 sf Entertainment 78,555 sf Entertainment Retail 21,816 sf Amphitheater (48,100) sf 12.7 (610.9) Office 471,006 sf 5.1 2,402.1 Residential 1,759 units 5, ,795.0 Community Serving 38,928 sf Residential Retail 68,872 sf SUBTOTAL 15,344.0 NOTES: 1. Assumes a 450,000 square foot hotel TOTAL AVG. 26,836.6

26 Table 3: Electrical Consumption Under Proposed Project Quantity (Net New Electricity Usage Rate 1 Consumption Sq. Ft./ Room/ (kwh/sf/ Room/Unit per (kwh/year) CITY OF LOS ANGELES Unit) year) Residential 2,937 units 5, ,525,031 Residential Retail 3 115,000 sf ,117,650 Community Serving 3 65,000 sf ,762,150 Child Care Center (10,000) sf 5.90 (59,000) Studio 2 48,020 sf ,758,973 Studio Office 232,552 sf ,011,548 Entertainment 2 (42,240) sf (2,565,235) SUBTOTAL 23,551,117 Quantity (Net New Electricity Usage Rate 1 Consumption Sq. Ft./ Room/ (kwh/sf/ Room/Unit per (kwh/year) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Unit) year) Studio 2 259,929 sf ,521,199 Studio Office 199,774 sf ,587,073 Child Care Center 15,000 sf ,500 Entertainment 2 187,895 sf ,410,863 Entertainment Retail 3 39,216 sf ,063,146 Amphitheater 2 (50,600) sf (736,736) Office 495,406 sf ,415,508 Hotel rooms 8, ,477,500 SUBTOTAL 34,827,053 TOTAL AVG. 58,378,170 NOTES: 1. Electricity usage rates based on CEQA Air Quality Handbook, Appendix 9, Table A Electricity consumption rate for studio, entertainment and amphitheater based on historical consumption use on the existing property. 3. Electricity use from residential retail, community serving and entertainment retail reflect a weighted average of 60% retail and 40% restaurant. 4. Assumes a 450,000 square foot hotel.

27 Table 4: Electrical Consumption Under No Annexation Scenario Quantity (Net Electricity Usage Rate 1 Consumption New Sq. Ft./ (kwh/sf/ Room/Unit per (kwh/year) CITY OF LOS ANGELES Room/ Unit) year) Residential 1,178 units 5, ,628,017 Community Serving 3 26,072 sf ,812 Residential Retail 3 46,128 sf ,250,530 Entertainment 2 67,100 sf ,074,983 Entertainment Retail 3 17,400 sf ,714 Child Care Center (10,000) sf 5.90 (59,000) Studio 2 77,220 sf ,828,569 Studio Office 244,430 sf ,165,368 Office 24,400 sf ,980 Amphitheater 2 (2,500) sf (36,400) Hotel rooms ,477,500 SUBTOTAL 23,824,073 Quantity (Net Electricity Usage Rate 1 Consumption New Sq. Ft./ (kwh/sf/ Room/Unit per (kwh/year) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Room/ Unit) year) Studio 2 230,729 sf ,451,603 Studio Office 187,896 sf ,433,253 Child Care Center 15,000 sf ,500 Entertainment 2 78,555 sf ,770,645 Entertainment Retail 3 21,816 sf ,432 Amphitheater 2 (48,100) sf (700,336) Office 471,006 sf ,099,528 Residential 1,759 units 5, ,897,014 Community Serving 3 38,928 sf ,055,338 Residential Retail 3 68,872 sf ,867,120 SUBTOTAL 34,554,097 TOTAL AVG. 58,378,170 NOTES: 1. Electricity usage rates based on CEQA Air Quality Handbook, Appendix 9, Table A Electricity consumption rate for studio, entertainment and amphitheater based on historical consumption use on the existing property. 3. Electricity use from residential retail, community serving and entertainment retail reflect a weighted average of 60% retail and 40% restaurant. 4. Assumes a 450,000 square foot hotel.