Sound Study
One of the main comments we heard from adjacent neighbors is they want
noise from the Safeway site to be reduced. Noise comes from a variety of
sources, including delivery trucks, recycle bins, car stereos and alarms, leaf
blowers, and loitering. To address this concern, Safeway hired Jim Nelson,
an acoustical engineer with expertise in grocery, commercial, and
residential sound studies. In October 2011, Jim met with our La Playa and
48th Avenue neighbors in their homes. They worked with Jim as he
conducted an extensive Sound Study on the existing conditions.
To view the draft data from the Sound Study for the existing Safeway site, please click here.
Upon completion of the final report, we will post it on this website.
Interim Sound Solution
The overall Safeway project will be phased construction.
Phase I - Build new Safeway store on Fulton.
Phase II – Demolish old Safeway store.
Phase III – Build parking.
Phase IV – Build residential and small retail store.
Safeway was asked how sound from its parking lot will be addressed prior to
building the residential units. Safeway has committed to developing an
“interim sound solution” which addresses this question. Our acoustical
engineer, architect, and residential consultant are studying the options and
upon completion will post recommendations to this website.
Exterior Maintenance & Security Plans
We have heard comments and feedback from the community wanting to
enhance the shopping experience and reduce loitering onsite. Safeway has
pledged to collaborate with neighbors to develop an Exterior Maintenance
and Security Plan.
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