Lonetree Apartments Project Transportation Impact Study Contract for Services and Reimbursement Agreement

A preliminary application for the Lonetree Apartments project has been submitted to the Community Development Department for the ground up development of 414 apartment homes on approximately 18.3 gross acres. The project will include a mixture of 1, 2, and 3-bedroom units consisting of traditional garden-style 3-story walk-up units as well as some townhome style units with attached garages that enter directly into the homes. The project includes a 5,200 square foot clubhouse, a 2,500 square foot standalone gym facility, a large pool, and other community amenities connected with pedestrian paths throughout the site.

It was determined that a Transportation Impact Study (TIS) was needed to process the project for purposes of complying with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and evaluating consistency with the City’s policies. Fehr & Peers is the City’s transportation consultant for the Circulation Element and for the most recent update to the Transportation Analysis for the Northwest Rocklin General Development Plan. Staff recommend the contract for the preparation of the TIS be awarded to Fehr & Peers in an amount not to exceed $56,000. Through a three-party arrangement, the City will oversee and manage the effort and the project, and the project applicant, GTA Lonetree, LLC, funds the cost of the TIS.

The preparation of the Lonetree Apartments Transportation Impact Study through a Consultant Services Agreement is anticipated to have a cost of $56,000. The Agreement for Payment of Cost of Preparation of a Transportation Impact Study requires the applicant to fully fund the cost of the Transportation Impact Study.

This Consultant Services Agreement will necessitate additional budget appropriations in the amount of $56,000 in account 1006016035 (Fund/Division/Object) for the purpose of the Lonetree Apartments Transportation Impact Study, and the City will be fully reimbursed for the additional expenditure.