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Stephen Shaw ADN Architects Armet Davis Newlove & Associates 1330 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Cell: 310-773-7772 Fax: 310-450-4742 Email:steve@adnarch.com www.adnarch.com Ultra Clean Express Car Wash SR22-0381 8250 W. Glendale, 85303 PROJECT INTENT/NARRATIVE Armet Davis Newlove Architects is working with a new business establishing car washes throughout the Western United States. They have selected a site in Glendale as one of the early desired properties. My name is Steve Shaw and I handle permitting in the office. I work with Tom Fitzpatrick who manages construction. Both of us will be working with the city on entitlements and plan review. We are submitting the application for the CUP and Design Review submittals. The total site is approximately 59,800 square feet. The previous gas station use and the proposed car wash are similar automotive uses. The proposed hours for the car wash are 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. The hours of the previous gas station are unknown. Based on other gas stations in the area it was likely open more hours of the day. The existing structures and hardscape would be demolished for new structures, hardscape, and landscaping. The new project would cover the full lot. Approximately 6,000 square feet of existing structure would be demolished. It would be replaced with an approximately 4,660 square foot, rectangular car wash building running north and south, placed towards 83rd Avenue. The ends have towers at 31’-6” with the main building height to parapet at 21’-6”. As shown in the elevations the building is designed to hide the washing mechanisms and is painted in neutral, desert colors. The surrounding area is mostly developed, with heavy commercial uses around the stadium and towards the 101, as well as many residential areas. Car washes are common, neighborhood uses, and are particularly in demand in dryer, desert environments. Our client only selects a site after careful research and when they feel their product will be of service to the surrounding area, and will provide a benefit to attract paying customers. At peak times car washes can queue 22 cars with an additional 3 to 4 cars inside the wash. Thirty parking/vacuum spaces are also provided. UCE has several sites already open and is Received May 23, 2023 Stephen Shaw ADN Architects Armet Davis Newlove & Associates 1330 Olympic Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404 Cell: 310-773-7772 Fax: 310-450-4742 Email:steve@adnarch.com www.adnarch.com comfortable with the number of cars that can be accommodated at this site. The key to a successful car wash is keeping the cars moving. They are very careful about being able to handle any expected customer load. Water and any chemical uses are also important considerations. Washing a car at an automated wash facility saves water over home cleaning and all runoff is filtered prior to going to the sewer. Home washes use more water with oil and dirt going into the storm drain with no filtration. Construction would start shortly after entitlements and plan check are complete. As these processes can take a varied amount of time we will be updating the owner with our progress and they will plan to start construction as soon as possible after the building permit is obtained. Sincerely, Stephen Shaw