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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1b - Resolution No. 7029 and Ordinance No. 2317 regarding Residential-Flex OverlayGAL1FOR.v19 Ydr Au 190 Inc o�par i, 1903 o STAFF REPORT �a��nity 4 j�o Development Services Department DATE: May 6, 2014 TO: Honorable Mayor and Council Members FROM: Jason Kruckeberg, Assistant City Manager /Development Services Director By: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 7029 APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 14 -02 WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE 2010 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TO ADD A RESIDENTIAL -FLEX OVERLAY DESIGNATION TO THE ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN AND THE 8.85 -ACRE PROJECT AREA AT 30 -188 LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND 119 -123 W. LIVE OAK AVENUE Recommended Action: Adopt ORDINANCE NO. 2317 AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE 2010 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TO ADD A RESIDENTIAL -FLEX (R -F) OVERLAY ZONE AND TO ADD THE R -F OVERLAY ZONING TO THE 8.85 -ACRE PROJECT AREA AT 30 -188 LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND 119- 123 W. LIVE OAK AVENUE Recommended Action: Introduce SUMMARY Following a presentation to the City Council in January regarding the existing land uses and the potential for improving the area between Las Tunas Drive and W. Live Oak Avenue, from Santa Anita Avenue to El Monte Avenue, the City Council's consensus was that it is unlikely that the W. Live Oak Avenue /Las Tunas Drive corridor will be redeveloped under the current commercial zoning of the area. The City Council agreed that allowing residential developments on the 8.85 -acre area between Las Tunas Drive and W. Live Oak Avenue could provide a catalyst for revitalization of the area and directed staff to prepare a proposal. The proposal is the creation of a Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay Zone to be applied to the 12 properties that comprise this 8.85 -acre project area — see the attached aerial map. The R -F Overlay would allow either multiple - family residential developments or commercial developments. GPA 14 -02, TA 14 -02 & ZC 14 -02 — Residential -Flex Overlay 30 -188 Las Tunas Dr. & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Ave. May 6, 2014 — Page 2 of 8 An Initial Environmental Study was conducted for this project and it was found that there will be no new impacts and that no new mitigation measures are required. Therefore, an Addendum to the EIR for the 2010 Arcadia General Plan Update has been prepared. It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 7029 and introduce Ordinance No. 2317 to establish the R -F Overlay Zone. BACKGROUND In October 2013, Mr. Matt Waken approached the Development Services Department on behalf of the owners of 132 Las Tunas Drive about developing a multiple - family residential project on their property that is currently zoned C -2, General Commercial, and is improved with an auto body shop, a small restaurant, and a tattoo shop. The developer and owners were informed that a multiple - family project would require changes to the Zoning and General Plan designations of the area. On November 5, 2013, Mr. Waken presented a concept to the City Council at a study session. After some discussion, the City Council agreed that the area should be studied before any residential development proposal moves forward. On January 7, 2014, the Development Services Department made a presentation to the City Council regarding the existing land uses and the General Plan and Zoning provisions, and the potential for changes /improvements in the land uses of the W. Live Oak Avenue /Las Tunas Drive area. It was the consensus of the City Council that it is unlikely that this corridor will be redeveloped under the current commercial zoning. The City Council agreed that allowing residential developments on the 8.85 -acre project area between Las Tunas Drive and W. Live Oak Avenue, from Santa Anita Avenue to El Monte Avenue could provide a catalyst to revitalize the area. The City Council directed staff to work on a proposal, which is the creation of a Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay Zone to be applied to the 12 properties that comprise the 8.85 -acre project area. DISCUSSION The proposed project is a Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay that is to be added to the City's General Plan and Zoning Code and applied to the 12 properties that comprise the 8.85 -acre project area. The R -F Overlay would allow these properties to be developed with either standalone multiple - family residential developments, or standalone commercial developments. Commercial developments and uses would continue to be allowed and there would be no changes to the current commercial development standards. All new residential projects would be subject to a Conditional Use Permit. The proposed R -F Overlay standards were modeled after the R -3, High Density Multiple - Family zoning regulations, but with some adjustments to facilitate compatibility between the new residences and the existing commercial developments. The proposed new R -F Overlay Zoning requires approval of the following: GPA 14 -02, TA 14 -02 & ZC 14 -02 — Residential -Flex Overlay 30 -188 Las Tunas Dr. & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Ave. May 6, 2014 — Page 3 of 8 • A General Plan Amendment to add a Residential -Flex Overlay designation to the Arcadia General Plan and to designate the 8.85 -acre project area in the R -F Overlay Zone; • A Text Amendment to add a Residential -Flex Overlay Zone and regulations to the City's Zoning Code; • A Zone Change to add the Residential -Flex Overlay Zoning to the 8.85 -acre project area; and • An Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (SCH #2009081034) for the Arcadia General Plan Update pursuant to Section 15164 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The existing land uses of the 8.85 -acre project area have not changed for many years and there appears to be little potential for changes /improvements in the land uses of the W. Live Oak Avenue /Las Tunas Drive area given the current zoning standards. Development patterns and shopping habits have changed within the San Gabriel Valley since the area was originally developed and elongated commercial corridors with small parcel sizes are less desirable than they once were. A means of generating renewed interest in such a commercial corridor is to locate housing nearby, which creates a demand for neighborhood and support services. This is the general philosophy behind the R -F Overlay Zone. The characteristics and primary benefits of the establishment of the R -F Overlay Zone in this area are as follows: • To the east of the project location along Live Oak Avenue is an area of the City that is designated and zoned for Mixed Use development that would allow standalone commercial, or ground floor commercial with multiple - family residential on second and third floors. The proposed Residential -Flex Overlay will permit a mixture of commercial and residential uses within the 8.85 -acre project location that will be a compatible continuation of this Mixed -Use area to the east. • The project location is surrounded on all sides by public streets. Because no privately -owned properties about the project location, any potential impacts to surrounding properties as a result of the Residential -Flex Overlay would be negligible. • The Residential -Flex Overlay will foster new development to act as a catalyst for the redevelopment and revitalization of adjacent commercial uses. This will be of positive benefit to the surrounding properties and the City at large. • The Residential -Flex Overlay will preserve the land use rights of the underlying commercial zoning and land use designations. This provides maximum flexibility for the property owner. GPA 14 -02, TA 14 -02 & ZC 14 -02 — Residential -Flex Overlay 30 -188 Las Tunas Dr. & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Ave. May 6, 2014 — Page 4 of 8 • Existing infrastructure, utilities, and public services are capable of accommodating any new growth resulting from the Residential -Flex Overlay. This is detailed in the Addendum to the EIR and Initial Environmental Study for this project. • The development standards for a Residential -Flex Overlay will require a Conditional Use Permit for all new residential developments within the overlay area. This will ensure that new residential developments are appropriately designed based on the specifics of the site. • Any future use of the Residential -Flex Overlay to other areas of the City besides the project area will be subject to a new General Plan Amendment and Zone Change that would be subject to consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council for its appropriateness at the given locations. General Plan Amendment The proposed General Plan Amendment adds a Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay to the Land Use and Community Design Element of the Arcadia General Plan, and is to be applicable to commercially- designated areas and Mixed -Use areas. The new language is to be added to pages 2 -11 to 2 -13, 2 -31, 2 -32, and 2 -56 to 2 -58 of the Arcadia General Plan, and is shown in red on the attached Proposed General Plan Amendment. The General Plan Amendment would also revise the Land Use Designation of the 8.85 - acre project area to add the R -F Overly to the Commercial designation. This would appear as shown on the attached Draft General Plan Land Use Map. Text Amendment The proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment creates a Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay Zone with development standards. The proposed standards are detailed in the attached Ordinance No. 2317. The proposed regulations are similar to those of the R -3, High Density Multiple - Family Zone, including a minimum density of 20 dwelling units per acre and a maximum density of 30 dwelling units per acre. A parking requirement of two spaces for each residential unit and one guest parking space for every two units is included. Because the R -F Overlay would be applied to commercial areas, the following regulations are proposed to facilitate compatibility between new residential uses and existing commercial developments: • A front and street -side yard setback requirement of 10' -0" in lieu of 25' -0" as required in the R -3 Zone. No front or street -side setback is required for commercial developments. GPA 14 -02, TA 14 -02 & ZC 14 -02 — Residential -Flex Overlay 30 -188 Las Tunas Dr. & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Ave. May 6, 2014 — Page 5 of 8 • A maximum building height of 40' -0" and three stories in lieu of 30' -0" and two stories as in the R -3 Zone. The increased height is to be consistent with the maximum height and number of stories allowed for commercial developments. • Replacement of the precise landscaping buffer requirements along driveways in the R -3 Zone with a more flexible landscaping requirement. This is consistent with the landscaping requirements for commercial developments. • A minimum building separation of 6' -0" in lieu of 10' -0" required in the R -3 Zone. No separation between buildings is required for commercial developments, but the California Building Code requires a minimum 6' -0" separation between residential structures. • A minimum private open space of 50 square -feet per unit in lieu of 100 square -feet required in the R -3 Zone. This provides flexibility for residential developments adjacent to commercial uses. And, will facilitate balconies for units on second and third floors, as opposed to the townhouses with ground level patios that are typically developed in R -3 zones. • Updated requirements for trash and recycling areas. These are consistent with the standards of the City's Public Works Services Department, and will be incorporated into all of the City's zoning regulations as part of a future comprehensive update. Zone Chanae The proposed Zone Change will add the Residential -Flex Overlay (R -F) to the zoning of the 8.85 -acre project area, but the existing General Commercial (C -2) development standards will continue to apply to commercial uses and developments in the project area. The Zoning Map will be amended so that the project area would appear as shown on the attached Draft Zoning Map. Planning Commission Action The proposed Residential -Flex Overlay designation and zoning regulations were presented to the Planning Commission at their regular meeting on March 25, 2014. At this meeting, several property owners and a prospective developer addressed the Commission to express their support for the concept. One resident of the neighborhood stated that he opposes the proposal because new residences would impact the schools, which he felt are full, and that there is already too much traffic in the area. Staff explained to the Planning Commission that the environmental review found that there would not be any new impacts relative to the Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 General Plan Update. The projected potential increase in students from the maximum potential new residential units on the 8.85 -acre project area are within current Arcadia Unified School District projections, and replacement of the current commercial uses with multiple - family residences would result in a decrease in traffic generation. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1904 on a 5 -0 vote, to recommend approval of the GPA 14 -02, TA 14 -02 & ZC 14 -02 — Residential -Flex Overlay 30 -188 Las Tunas Dr. & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Ave. May 6, 2014 — Page 6 of 8 Residential -Flex Overlay to the City Council. The Resolution and an excerpt of the Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting are attached. ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the Development Services Department prepared the attached Initial Environmental Study and Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 Arcadia General Plan Update (SCH# 2009081034). The Initial Study found that no new significant impacts would occur as a result of the proposed project, nor would there be any substantial increase in the severity of any previously- identified adverse environmental impacts. Since none of the following conditions listed in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines is applicable, the analyses provided in the previously certified EIR for the General Plan Update is adequate; and therefore, an Addendum to the EIR has been prepared: (1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project (General Plan Update) which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; (2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project (General Plan Update) is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or (3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete, shows any of the following: (A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR; (B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR; (C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project (General Plan Update), but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or (D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative. GPA 14 -02, TA 14 -02 & ZC 14 -02 — Residential -Flex Overlay 30 -188 Las Tunas Dr. & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Ave. May 6, 2014 — Page 7 of 8 PUBLIC NOTICE /COMMENTS Public hearing notices for GPA 14 -02, TA 14 -02, and ZC 14 -02 were mailed to the property owners and tenants of the project area, and of those properties that are within 300 feet of the project area on April 23, 2014, and notice was published in the local adjudicated newspaper on April 24, 2014. The attached letter of opposition was received on April 17, 2014, from Ms. Patty C. Fong of C.A.R. Investment, LLC, the owner of 123 W. Live Oak Avenue. Ms. Fong believes that mixing residential and commercial uses will not be beneficial to either the new residents, or the businesses, and states that new homes should be in residential zones and not in the middle of commercial zones. The Conditional Use Permit requirement for Residential -Flex (R -F) developments is intended to address the potential conflicts of inserting new residences into a commercial area. It is a goal of the R -F Overlay that the proximity of new residences will stimulate an increase in commercial activity. And, the new residents are to acknowledge that they are purchasing and moving into an area that is zoned for commercial developments. FISCAL IMPACT The General Plan Amendment, Text Amendment and Zone Change will not have a fiscal impact. RECOMMENDED ACTION It is recommended that the City Council: Adopt Resolution No. 7029 approving General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02 with an addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 General Plan update to add a Residential -Flex Overlay Designation to the Arcadia General Plan and the 8.85 -acre Project Area at 30 -188 Las Tunas Drive and 119 -123 W. Live Oak Avenue-land Introduce Ordinance No. 2327 amending various Sections of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code with an addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 General Plan update to add a Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay Zone and to add the R -F Overlay Zoning to the 8.85 -acre Project Area at 30 -188 Las Tunas Drive and 119- 123 W. Live Oak Avenue. Approved `zK� Dominic Lazzareitd City Manager GPA 14 -02, TA 14 -02 & ZC 14 -02 — Residential -Flex Overlay 30 -188 Las Tunas Dr. & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Ave. May 6, 2014 — Page 8 of 8 Attachments: Resolution No. 7029 — General Plan Amendment Ordinance No. 2317 — New R -F Zoning Aerial Map of Project Area Planning Commission Resolution No. 1904 Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes of March 25, 2014 Meeting Proposed General Plan Amendment Draft General Plan Land Use Map Draft Zoning Map Addendum to EIR and Initial Environmental Study Letter of Opposition from C.A.R. Investment, LLC RESOLUTION NO. 7029 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 14 -02 WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE 2010 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TO ADD A RESIDENTIAL -FLEX OVERLAY DESIGNATION TO THE ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN AND THE 8.85 -ACRE PROJECT AREA AT 30 -188 LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND 119 -123 W. LIVE OAK AVENUE WHEREAS, local governments are authorized by Government Code Section 65350, et seq., to prepare, adopt and amend general plans; and WHEREAS, the Arcadia Municipal Code provides that the adoption or amendment of any General Plan shall be accomplished by resolution; and WHEREAS, the existing land uses of the 8.85 -acre area between Las Tunas Drive and W. Live Oak Avenue, from Santa Anita Avenue to El Monte Avenue (the "Project Area ") have not changed for many years, and there appears to be little potential for changes /improvements in the land uses of the Las Tunas Drive/W. Live Oak Avenue area under the current commercial designation of the area; and WHEREAS, following the recession, it is unlikely that retail will return to commercial corridors like this as it was in the past; and WHEREAS, the City Council agreed that allowing residential developments on the 8.85 -acre Project Area could provide a catalyst for revitalization of the area; and WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to work on a proposed establishment of a Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay to be applied to the 12 properties that comprise the Project Area; and WHEREAS, the characteristics and primary benefits of the establishment of the R -F Overlay on the Project Area (the "Project ") are as follows: • To the east of the Project Area along Live Oak Avenue is an area of the City that is designated and zoned for Mixed Use development that would allow standalone commercial, or ground floor commercial with multiple- family residential on second and third floors. The proposed Residential -Flex Overlay will permit a mixture of commercial and residential uses within the 8.85 -acre project location that will be a compatible continuation of this Mixed -Use area to the east. • The Project Area is surrounded on all sides by public streets. Because no privately -owned properties abut the Project Area, any potential impacts to surrounding properties as a result of the Residential -Flex Overlay would be negligible. • The Residential -Flex Overlay will foster new development to act as a catalyst for the redevelopment and revitalization of adjacent commercial uses. This will be of positive benefit to the surrounding properties and the City at large. • The Residential -Flex Overlay will preserve the land use rights of the underlying commercial zoning and land use designations. • Existing infrastructure, utilities, and public services are capable of accommodating any new growth resulting from the Residential -Flex Overlay. This is detailed in the Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the 2010 General Plan Update and Initial Environmental Study for this project. • The development standards for a Residential -Flex Overlay will require a Conditional Use Permit for all new residential developments within the overlay area. This will ensure that new residential developments are appropriately designed based on the specifics of the site. • Any future use of the Residential -Flex Overlay for other areas of the City besides the Project Area will be subject to a new General Plan Amendment and Zone 2 Change that would be subject to consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council for its appropriateness at the given locations; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Environmental Study was conducted for the Project, and it was found that there will be no new significant impacts, that there will not be any substantial increase in the severity of any previously- identified adverse environmental impacts, that no new mitigation measures are required, and that none of the conditions listed in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines is applicable; therefore, pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, an Addendum to the previously Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2010 General Plan Update (SCH# 2009081034) (the "Addendum") was prepared for the Project; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2014, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on the Project and the Addendum, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, after the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1904 by a 5-0 vote to recommend approval of the Project and Addendum to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on May 6, 2014, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City Council on the Project and the Addendum, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, all other legal prerequisites for the adoption of this Resolution have occurred. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: 3 SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the associated staff report are true and correct. SECTION 2. Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Environmental Study was conducted for the Project, and it was found that there will be no new significant impacts, that there will not be any substantial increase in the severity of any previously- identified adverse environmental impacts, that no new mitigation measures are required, and that none of the conditions listed in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines is applicable; therefore, pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, an Addendum to the previously Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2010 General Plan Update (SCH# 2009081034) was prepared for the Project. SECTION 3. The City Council hereby approves General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02. SECTION 3. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this day of , 2014. ATTEST: City Clerk PROVED AS TQ FORM: I Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 0 Mayor of City of Arcadia ORDINANCE NO. 2317 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF ARTICLE IX OF THE ARCADIA MUNICIPAL CODE WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE 2010 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE TO ADD A RESIDENTIAL -FLEX (R -F) OVERLAY ZONE AND TO ADD THE R -F OVERLAY ZONING TO THE 8.85 -ACRE PROJECT AREA AT 30 -988 LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND 119- 123 W. LIVE OAK AVENUE WHEREAS, the existing land uses of the 8.85 -acre area between Las Tunas Drive and W. Live Oak Avenue, from Santa Anita Avenue to El Monte Avenue (the "Project Area ") have not changed for many years, and there appears to be little potential for changes /improvements in the land uses of the Las Tunas Drive/W. Live Oak Avenue area under the current commercial zoning of the area; and WHEREAS, following the recession, it is unlikely that retail will return to commercial corridors like this as it was in the past; and WHEREAS, the City Council agreed that allowing residential developments on the 8.85 -acre Project Area could provide a catalyst for revitalization of the area; and WHEREAS, the City Council directed staff to work on a proposed establishment of a Residential --Flex (R -F) Overlay Zone to be applied to the 12 properties that comprise the Project Area; and WHEREAS, the characteristics and primary benefits of the establishment of the R -F Overlay Zone on the Project Area (the "Project ") are as follows: . To the east of the Project Area along Live Oak Avenue is an area of the City that is designated and zoned for Mixed Use development that would allow standalone commercial, or ground floor commercial with multiple- family residential on second and third floors. The proposed Residential -Flex Overlay will permit a mixture of commercial and residential uses within the 8.85 -acre project location that will be a compatible continuation of this Mixed -Use area to the east. • The Project Area is surrounded on all sides by public streets. Because no privately -owned properties abut the Project Area, any potential impacts to surrounding properties as a result of the Residential -Flex Overlay would be negligible. • The Residential -Flex Overlay will foster new development to act as a catalyst for the redevelopment and revitalization of adjacent commercial uses. This will be of positive benefit to the surrounding properties and the City at large. . The Residential -Flex Overlay will preserve the land use rights of the underlying commercial zoning and land use designations. Existing infrastructure, utilities, and public services are capable of accommodating any new growth resulting from the Residential -Flex Overlay. This is detailed in the Addendum to the EIR and Initial Environmental Study for this project. • The development standards for a Residential -Flex Overlay will require a Conditional Use Permit for all new residential developments within the overlay area. This will ensure that new residential developments are appropriately designed based on the specifics of the site. . Any future use of the Residential --Flex Overlay for other areas of the City besides the Project Area will be subject to a new General Plan Amendment and Zone Change that would be subject to consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council for its appropriateness at the given location; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Environmental Study was conducted for the Project, and it was -2- found that there will be no new significant impacts, that there will not be any substantial increase in the severity of any previously - identified adverse environmental impacts, that no new mitigation measures are required, and that none of the conditions listed in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines is applicable; therefore, pursuant to the provisions of CEQA, an Addendum to the previously Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2010 General Plan Update (SCH# 2009081034) (the "Addendum ") was prepared for the Project; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2014, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on the Project and the Addendum, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, after the public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1904 by a 5 -0 vote to recommend approval of the Project and Addendum to the City Council; and WHEREAS, on May 6, 2014, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the City Council on the Project and the Addendum, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS. SECTION 1. The factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the associated staff report are true and correct. SECTION 2. Section 9231.13 of Chapter 2, Part 3, Division 1, of Article IX of the Arcadia Municipal Code is amended to read as follows: 1191 "9231.13. R -F. RESIDENTIAL -FLEX OVERLAY ZONE." SECTION 3. Article IX, Chapter 2, Part 7 of the Arcadia Municipal Code is hereby amended by adding a new Division 10 to read as follows; "DIVISION 10 R -F RESIDENTIAL -FLEX OVERLAY ZONE 9280. PURPOSE. The Residential -Flex Overlay Zone is intended to provide for greater flexibility in land use planning and to maximize the housing types and styles at a more affordable price range than is possible under the strict application of other sections of this Division. This Overlay Zone provides the option of building a residential project in an underlying commercial zone. Given the state of commercial development throughout the City and region, there are locations that may benefit from this flexibility, and a residential project may serve as a catalyst for other types of development in the surrounding area. The Residential -Flex Overlay Zone is intended to maintain compatibility between residential and non - residential uses on adjacent lots through development standards and design guidelines. The standards in this section are applicable to standalone residential projects only; all other projects are subject to the requirements of the underlying zoning designation. 9280.1. RESIDENTIAL DENSITY. Maximum density: 30 dwelling units per acre of lot area (one dwelling unit per 1,450 square feet). Minimum density: 20 dwelling units per acre of lot area (one dwelling unit per 2,200 square feet). El 9280.2. BUILDING HEIGHT. No building hereafter erected, constructed or established shall exceed forty (40) feet in height, but not including roof - mounted equipment and accessory structural items as provided for in this Division. 9280.3. ROOF - MOUNTED EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORY STRUCTURAL ITEMS. Towers, chimneys, mechanical equipment and other roof -top structures shall not exceed a height of ten (10) feet above the roof of any building. Appurtenances not incorporated as architectural features shall be adequately screened. No roof - mounted equipment, vents, ducts, or dish antennas shall be visible from ground level from any adjacent parcel, or any City owned public right -of -way. This shall be accomplished by locating the equipment or appurtenance back from the edge of the roof, an architecturally - integrated parapet, or screening that is architecturally integrated with the main structure. 9280.4. BUILDING SETBACKS. A. Street Side Setbacks. There shall be a front and street side yard setback of not less than ten (1 0) feet which may be used for landscaping, pedestrian circulation, entry court, etc. B. Side Yard Setbacks. Interior side yard setbacks shall have a minimum depth of ten (90) feet. Exception: When adjacent to a commercially- or industrially -zoned property, a single -story garage or carport with no habitable or conditioned space, whether it be a separate structure, or attached to the residential structure, may have a -5- zero interior side yard setback, provided that the design complies with all applicable Building and Fire Codes. C. Rear Yard Setbacks. There shall be a rear yard of a minimum depth of ten (10) feet. Exception: When adjacent to a commercially- or industrially -zoned property, a single -story garage or carport with no habitable or conditioned space, whether it be a separate structure, or attached to the residential structure, may have a zero rear yard setback, provided that the design complies with all applicable Building and Fire Codes. D. Greater setbacks than those specified above may be required through the Design Review and Conditional Use Permit process, depending on particular site conditions. 9280.5. PRIVATE OPEN SPACE. A. A minimum of 50 square feet of private open space shall be provided for each unit. Open space can be in the form of private balconies, courtyards, patios, rooftop gardens or terraces. B. Balconies that project over a public right -of -way shall be subject to approval by the City Engineer. 9280.6. PARKING REQUIREMENTS. A. Two (2) parking spaces shall be provided per unit. B. Guest parking shall be provided at the rate of one (1) parking space for every two (2) dwelling units. Where the calculation results in a number other than a whole number, the requirement shall be rounded to the next higher whole number. C. Parking space dimensions shall be a clear nine (9) feet wide by eighteen (18) feet deep. IN 9280.7. LANDSCAPING. All areas of the subject site not devoted to driveways or walkways shall be properly landscaped and maintained. Specific landscaping plans shall be reviewed through the Design Review process. 9280.8. PROJECTIONS. The following regulations shall apply to projections: A. Cornices, eaves, belt courses, sills and buttresses or other architectural features may extend or project into the required distance between buildings on the same lot, and into a required front, rear or side yard, provided that such projection shall not exceed a maximum of twenty -four inches (24 "). B. No fire escapes or open stairways shall project into any required front, rear or side yard. C. Balconies may extend or project into a required front, rear or side yard, provided that such projection shall not exceed a maximum of sixty inches (60 ") nor shall such projection be closer than sixty inches (60 ") from any property line. D. Trellis structures, patio covers or awnings not exceeding eight feet (8') in height may extend or project into a required rear or side yard provided that such projection shall comply with the provisions of the Building Code. 9280.9. DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS. The following shall apply to driveways: A. Any driveway to a parking space shall be at least nine feet (9') wide and shall provide the minimum vertical and horizontal clearances as required by the Building Official and/or the Fire Marshal. VA B. Every driveway serving as access to more than twelve (12) required parking spaces, or which is more than one hundred twenty -five feet (125') long, shall be not less than eighteen feet (18') wide with the minimum vertical and horizontal clearances as required by the Building Official and/or Fire Marshal. EXCEPTION: Two (2) nine -foot (9) wide driveways may be provided in lieu of one (1) eighteen -foot (18') wide driveway; provided that one (1) driveway is specified for ingress only and the other driveway is specified for egress only. C. All driveway ramps shall comply with the standards on file with the Development Services Department. D. Each driveway adjacent to the rear of a parking space shall have a width that provides the required safe ingress and egress with the minimum vertical and horizontal clearances as required by the Building Official and /or Fire Marshal, E. Every driveway shall be entirely paved. F. Community driveways shall be permitted provided the owners of the lots show proof of a recorded easement or other legal instruments authorizing the use of such shared driveway arrangements and provided that a Covenant in recordable form approved by the City Attorney, is by its terms to be for the benefit of, enforceable by, and to be released only by the City, and is executed by all the owners of all property affected thereby. The Covenant shall state that such community driveway shall be usable by the tenants and owners of the properties proposed to be served by the community driveway. Recordation of this instrument shall be completed prior to the issuance of a Building Permit. F-21 G. Eaves, no portion of which is less than thirteen feet (13) above the pavement, may overhang any driveway a distance of not more than three feet (3'). H. Utility pole cross -arms and utility service wires may be located not less than thirteen feet (13') in height above the paved surface of any driveway. 9280.10. SWIMMING POOLS AND SPAS. The minimum distance between swimming pools or spas and the first floor access openings shall be as follows: A. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is less than nine (9) feet, said minimum distance shall be five (5) feet. B. When the diagonal dimension of a swimming pool or spa is nine (9) feet or greater, said minimum distance shall be fifteen (15) feet. All pools, spas, and similar water features of eighteen (18) inches or more in depth shall be enclosed by a structure and /or fence, as required by the City's Building and Safety Codes. 9280.11. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS. Buildings on the same lot shall have a minimum separation of six feet (6'). 9280.12. LAUNDRY ROOM. If a laundry area is not provided in every unit, a common laundry area shall be provided with a minimum of one (1) washer and one (1) dryer for each ten (10) units and shall be centrally located to the units to be served. 9280.13. TRASH AND RECYCLABLES. Each project shall be provided with trash and recyclables collection and loading area(s). Said area(s) shall be completely screened from view by a covered enclosure of M which three (3) sides shall consist of six -foot (5) high, fully grouted, decorative masonry walls, and fully enclosed with solid metal gates painted a color that is compatible with the enclosure walls. The interior dimensions of the enclosure(s) shall provide for convenient access to the trash /recyclables containers. The interior of the enclosure(s) shall be equipped with minimum three (3) inch thick bumpers to prevent the containers from damaging the enclosure. Trash and recyclables areas shall have full roofs to reduce storm water pollution and to screen unsightly views. The design of the roof and the materials used shall be compatible with the site's architecture, and adequate height clearance shall be provided to enable ready access to any storage containers. Trash and recyclables areas shall not be in any required front or street side setback areas and not less than ten (10) feet from an interior side or rear property line. If a project contains ten (10) dwelling units or more, at least two (2) trash enclosures shall be provided, the location of which shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director or designee. 9280.14. MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT. Mechanical and plumbing equipment, including, but not limited to, ventilation fans, heating, cooling and air conditioning equipment, water heaters, spa and pool equipment and any other similar equipment, shall not exceed the height limit prescribed in this Chapter and shall be screened from the street or placed on the roof below the ridge line out of view from the street(s). Said equipment shall not be located within any required front or street side yard setback, and shall not be set back less than five (5) feet from an interior side and/or rear property line. 31111 9280.15. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. Backflow prevention devices, if located within a front yard or a side yard on the street side of a corner lot, shall be screened as follows: A. On backflow devices with piping sizes of three (3) inches or larger, screening is required by either a decorative masonry wall or planter box, as per the current standards on file in the Development Services Department. B. Backflow devices with piping sizes of two and one -half (2 Y/) inches and smaller must be screened by either planting or a decorative masonry wall, as per the current standards on file in the Development Services Department. C. The required screening material shall be architecturally compatible with the on -site development, and subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Director or designee. 9280.16. UTILITIES. All utilities on the site for direct service to the area thereon shall be installed underground except as otherwise approved by the Council by precise plan of design, The owner or developer is responsible for complying with the requirements of this Section and shall make the necessary arrangements as required by the serving utilities for the installation of such facilities. For the purpose of this Section, appurtenances and associated equipment such as, but not limited to, surface mounted transformers, pedestal mounted terminal boxes, meters and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system may be terminated above ground, but shall not be located in any required front or street side yard setback. -11- 9280.17. EXTERIOR LIGHTING. Exterior lighting shall be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets. Lights on freestanding poles or standards shall not exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet. Exterior light fixtures may be mounted on any exterior wall or structure at a maximum of fifteen feet (15') above the adjacent finished grade level. Exception; A light fixture adjacent to an upper story balcony, deck, or exterior door(s) may be mounted on the wall at a maximum height of eight feet (8) above the finished floor level. 9280.18. FENCES, WALLS AND GATES. FRONT YARD AND STREET SIDE All fences, walls or gates, including height, design, and location within the front yard setback area shall be subject to Architectural Design Review. For purposes of this Section, the front yard area shall be defined as the area extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and required front yard setback. A decorative fence shall mean aesthetically significant in design and construction with a non - detracting color, and a compatible finish that is consistent with the main structure(s) and adjacent properties. A decorative column is a vertical supporting member with an aesthetically significant textured surface, including, but not limited to, stucco, split face, solid masonry, or masonry veneer. A cap is a horizontal surface atop a column. -12- Chain link, corrugated fiberglass, bamboo fencing, and wire type fencing are not permitted. Temporary construction fencing that are of chain link or wire type may be permitted within the front and street -side setback areas. 9280.19. FENCES AND WALLS. INTERIOR SIDE AND REAR YARD AREAS. Fences and walls located within the required side and rear yard areas are permitted up to six (6) feet in height. EXCEPTION. When located adjacent to commercially- or industrially -zoned property, the fence or wall may be a maximum of eight (8) feet in height. Measurement of a Fence or Wall Height. The fence or wall height shall be measured from the lowest adjacent grade at the base to the uppermost part of the fence or wall. No spears (i.e. apache, aristocrat with crushed spears, or any spear like features) shall be permitted on a fence, wall, or gate. Chain link, corrugated fiberglass, bamboo fencing, and wire type fencing are not permitted. 9280.20. VEHICULAR VISIBILITY STANDARDS FOR DRIVEWAYS AND INTERSECTIONS. No buildings, structures, fences, walls, gates, hedge shrubbery, landscape architectural features, or dense landscaping exceeding three (3) feet in height shall be located within the driveway visibility area per the standards on file with the Development Services Department. On corner lots located at the intersection of two or more streets, alleys, or common driveways no buildings, structures, fences, walls, gates, hedge shrubbery, landscape architectural features or dense landscaping shall exceed three (3) feet in 6K11 height within twenty -five (25) feet of an intersection of a vehicular an adjacent street intersection. 9280.21. DESIGN REVIEW CRITERIA. In conducting a review of projects subject to the requirements of this Chapter, the reviewing body may utilize design guidelines/criteria that have been adopted by the City in order to provide guidance to project proponents on how to best achieve the City's expectations for quality development; implementation of the applicable General Plan goals and policies; and maintenance of the public health, safety, general welfare and property throughout the underlying zone. Any applicable design guidelines/criteria shall be available for review at the Planning Division at City Hall. 9280.22. DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL. Prior to commencing any residential project within the Residential -Flex Overlay Zone, all building and site plans shall be subject to design review by the Development Services Department, as well as review by the Building Services. Through a Conditional Use Permit process, the Development Services Department will review project design and seek to ensure compatibility of the project with the scale and quality of development within the underlying zone and surrounding area. The Development Services Department will make recommendations regarding project design and compatibility to the Planning Commission, for consideration in connection with the Planning Commission's decision on the final design review and/or conditional use permit. The Planning Commission's decision is subject to appeal to the City Council within five (5) business days from the date of such decision. The City Council's decision shall be final." -14- SECTION 4. The City Council approves Zone Change No. ZC 14 -02 to add the Residential -Flex (R -F) Overlay Zoning to the properties between Las Tunas Drive and W. Live Oak Avenue, from Santa Anita Avenue to El Monte Avenue, SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a copy of same to be published in the official newspaper of said City within fifteen (15) days after its adoption. This Ordinance shall take effect on the thirty -first (31s) day after its adoption. Passed, approved and adopted this day of 12014. ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: sl� Stephen P. Deitsch City Attorney 511142 Mayor of the City of Arcadia Aerial Map �i ►e Site Address: 30 -188 LAS TUNAS DR. & 119 -123 W. LIVE OAK AVE. Architectural Design Overlay: n/a Parcel location within City of Arcadia„ This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for Report generated 18- Mar -2014 reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current, Page 1 of 1 or otherwise reliable. Aerial Map RESOLUTION NO. 1904 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 14-02, ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 14 -02, TEXT AMENDMENT NO. TA 14 -02, AND ADOPTION OF AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (SCH# 2009081034) TO CREATE A RESIDENTIAL -FLEX OVERLAY AND APPLY IT TO 8.85 ACRES OF LAND TO ALLOW EITHER MULTIPLE - FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS OR COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENTS AT 30-188 LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND 119 -123 W. LIVE OAK AVENUE. WHEREAS, in January 2014, the Development Services Department initiated applications for General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02, Zone Change No. ZC 14 -02, Text Amendment No. TA 14 -02 to create a Residential -Flex Overlay and apply it to 8.85 -acres of land at 30 -188 Las Tunas Drive and 119 -123 W. Live Oak Avenue; and WHEREAS, an Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Arcadia General Plan Update (SCH# 2009081034) concluded that the significant effects of the Residential -Flex Overlay have been analyzed adequately in the Certified EIR for the Arcadia General Plan Update and these effects have been avoided or mitigated; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2014, a duly noticed public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on said applications, including the Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Community Development Division in the attached report and Draft Initial Study /Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds, based upon the entire record: i. The approval of General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02 (Commercial with Residential Flex Overlay) will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the properties or improvements in such area or vicinity. The Draft Initial measures identified in the Certified EIR of the Arcadia General Plan Update remain feasible: 1. There have been no substantial changes proposed in the project which would require major revisions to the previous Environmental Impact Report ( "EIR ") due to the involvement of new significant effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. 2. No substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. 3. No new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could have not been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete, shows any of the following: A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR; B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR; C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or altemative; or D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponent declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives. SECTION 4. The Addendum to the Certified EIR for the Arcadia General Plan Update has been completed in compliance with CEQA and the CEQA Guidelines. The Addendum to the Certified EIR need not be circulated for public review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164(c), but shall be attached to the Final EIR of the Arcadia General Plan Update per CEQA Guidelines Section (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Change 3 § 15000 et seq.). SECTION 5. That for the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02, 3 Zone Change No. ZC 14 -02, Text Amendment No. TA 14 -02, and adoption of the Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report for the Arcadia General Plan Update (SCH# 2009081034) for the Residential -Flex Overlay at 30 -188 Las Tunas Drive and 119 -123 W. Live Oak Avenue. SECTION 6. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. Passed, approved and adopted this day of 2014. ATTEST: 91re—tary APPROVED AS TO FORM: 7"6 � StepYerf P. Deit City Attorney 4 88A zu �� Chairman, Planning Commission STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) §: CITY OF ARCADIA ) I, Jim Kasama, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1904 was passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, signed by the Chairperson and attested to by the Secretary at a regular meeting of said Planning Commission held on the 25th day of March, 2014, and that said Resolution was adopted by the following vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Chiao, Falzone and Parrille NOES: None Se ary of the Planning Commission cr ivoR,yy ARCADIA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 25, 2014 ��0oe lr oTH °�• - EXCERPT- 3. Resolution No. 1904 - General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02, Zone Change 14 -02 and Text Amendment No. TA 14 -02 to create a Residential -Flex Overlay Zone, and apply it to 8.85 acres of land at 30 -188 Las Tunas Drive and 119 -123 W. Live Oak Avenue to allow either multiple - family residential developments or commercial developments with an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Arcadia General Plan. The proposal requires approval of the following: a. A General Plan Amendment to add a Residential -Flex Overlay to the City of Arcadia General Plan; and to revise the General Plan Designation of the project location from Commercial to Commercial with a Residential -Flex Overlay; b. A Text Amendment to add a Residential -Flex Overlay Zone to the City's Zoning Code; c. A Zone Change to revise the Zoning Designation of the project location from C -2, General Commercial to C -2 and RF, General Commercial, with a Residential Flex Overlay; and d. An Addendum to the Certified Environmental Impact Report (SCH #2009081034) for the Arcadia General Plan pursuant to Section 15164 of the Guidelines for the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Applicant: City of Arcadia Recommended action: Adopt Resolution No. 1904 and forward recommendations to the City Council. Community Development Administrator, Jim Kasama, introduced the item and explained that the City is the applicant. Associate Planner, Tim Schwehr, presented the staff report. Chairman Beranek opened the public hearing and asked if anyone would like to speak in favor of this project. The following responded: Sandra Rentsalier Maurice Buonsanti Sergio Buonsanti Z. Khan Matt Waken Chairman Beranek asked if anyone would like to speak in opposition to this project. Kun Yueh Chang responded. MOTION Excerpt of March 25, 2014 Meeting Minutes Arcadia City Planning Commission Page 2 It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to close the Public Hearing. Without objection, the motion was approved. MOTION It was moved by Commissioner Parrille, seconded by Commissioner Falzone, to adopt Resolution No. 1904 to forward a recommendation to the City Council to approve General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02, Zone Change 14 -02 and Text Amendment No. TA 14- 02 with an Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report for the Arcadia General Plan. ROLL CALL AYES: Commissioners Baerg, Beranek, Chiao, Falzone, and Parrille NOES: None Proposed General Plan Amendment Residential Flex Overlay C — Commercial (Pages 2 -11 & 2 -12) The Commercial designation is intended to permit a wide range of commercial uses which serve both neighborhood and citywide markets. The designation allows a broad array of commercial enterprises, including restaurants, durable goods sales, food stores, lodging, professional offices, specialty shops, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, and entertainment uses. Adjacent to Downtown, the Commercial designation is intended to encourage small -scale office and neighborhood- serving commercial uses that complement development in the Downtown Mixed Use areas. While the land use designation provides the general parameters within which development must take place, the Zoning Code or other land use regulatory document specifies the type and intensity of uses that will be permitted in a given area. In the Downtown area, for example, where properties are designated Commercial, land use regulations might specify that restaurants and cafes are permitted, but secondhand stores are not. The Zoning Code and other regulatory documents also indicate permitted building height limits for specific properties. A Residential Flex Overlay Zone may be applied in specific, targeted locations in commercially designated areas to allow stand -alone residential development. This Overlay Zone is intended to foster new residential development in identified areas to act as a catalyst for redevelopment and or rejuvenation of adjacent commercial uses. Maximum FAR — 0.50 (0.30 FAR for Santa Anita Park) Higher intensity overlays are applied to portions of Downtown along Santa Anita Avenue, Colorado Place, and Huntington Drive (1.0 FAR) and FAR is not applicable to stand -alone residential projects in the Residential Flex Overlay Zone. Building Height: up to 48 feet in the Downtown area (including Santa Anita Avenue, Colorado Place, and Huntington Drive); up to 40 feet for commercial uses outside of Downtown stand -alone residential uses in the Residential Flex Overlay Zone. MU — Mixed Use (Page 2 -13) The Mixed Use designation provides opportunities for commercial and residential mixed -use development that takes advantage of easy access to transit and proximity to employment centers, and that provide complementary mixes of uses that support and encourage pedestrian activity. Mixed -use districts support commercial uses that integrate well with residential activity without creating conflicts. Development approaches encourage shared use of parking areas and public open spaces, pedestrian movement, and interaction of uses within a mixed -use district. Design approaches should minimize or limit curb cuts /driveways at the front of the development when rear or side egress options are available. Mixed Use requires the inclusion of a ground - floor, street - frontage commercial component for all projects. Mixed commercial /office and residential tenancies and stand -alone commercial or office uses are allowed. However, exclusively residential buildings are not, with the exception of those properties designated within the Residential -Flex Overlay. A Residential -Flex Overlay may be applied in specific, targeted locations in mixed -use designated areas to allow stand- alone residential development. This Overlay Zone is intended to foster new residential development in identified areas to act as a catalyst for redevelopment and or rejuvenation of adjacent commercial or mixed -uses. Proposed General Plan Amendment Residential -Flex Overlay Page 1 of 4 Maximum FAR — 1.0 (only commercial square footage is counted in calculation of FAR) Unit Density: 22 -30 du /ac Typical Population Density: 63 -86 persons per acre Maximum Height: up to 40 feet Commercial Corridors and Districts (Page 2 -31) With the exception of the regional mall, most commercial development in Arcadia occurs along the major streets and corridors. These corridors represent the "face" of the City to the many visitors who come to shop, work, or do business. The corridors support businesses that provide local jobs and services to Arcadia residents, and are a significant source of tax revenue. Revenues from commercial businesses support the maintenance of infrastructure, fire and police services, community services, and public facilities. Given the uncertainty surrounding future revenue from Santa Anita Park, Arcadia's long -term fiscal stability is closely tied to the continued stable financial performance of its commercial areas. Two corridors — Live Oak Avenue and First Avenue — offer opportunities for the incorporation of residential uses with commercial activity. Such mixed -use development will allow the City to diversify its housing base while enhancing the aesthetic quality of these corridors. Mixed use will also help enliven the commercial market in these areas by providing a ready customer base within walking distance. New mixed -use developments will require a commercial component to ensure that new retail or office space is provided to the area. In addition to mixed -use zones, some corridors will benefit from the installation of a Residential -Flex Overlay that will allow stand -alone residential projects as a means to revitalize and rejuvenate selected commercial areas. Policy LU -6.14: (Pages 2 -32 & 2 -33) Target specific locations that may benefit from the development of stand -alone residential projects in commercial areas as a means to revitalize and rejuvenate these areas. Utilize a Residential -Flex Overlay Zone in specific areas as a method of encouraging residential development while preserving the land use rights of the base zoning designation and compatibility between uses. Live Oak Avenue (Pages 2 -56 — 2 -58) Live Oak Avenue has supported a mix of low- intensity businesses for many years, although a new retail center at Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak has established site design and architectural cues that should inspire new development along the corridor. Along the approximately one -mile stretch that Live Oak Avenue runs along the southern edge of the City, one can find everything from light- industrial manufacturing and auto repair to medical offices and apartments. Live Oak Avenue is also a major commuter thoroughfare that provides direct access to the 1 -605 freeway. The City has completed landscaping, median, and other streetscape improvements to enhance the public realm, but the pedestrian experience is less than optimal due to a narrow sidewalk, an absence of shade trees, and a lack of interesting places to walk to. The area serves residents of neighborhoods north and south of Live Oak Avenue (with neighborhoods to the south in Los Angeles County but also in Arcadia's sphere of influence). In particular, the avenue's two supermarkets are major local shopping destinations. There remains, however, a significant opportunity to improve the other shopping and service options for the people who live nearby. Proposed General Plan Amendment Residential -Flex Overlay Page 2 of 4 In 2002, the City attempted to establish a redevelopment area along the Live Oak corridor as a means of financing improvements there. This move, however, was blocked by the County of Los Angeles. The vision for a reinvented Live Oak Avenue corridor provides for a livelier, more diverse mix of retail and service commercial uses that better serve local residents, together with new residential uses in select locations along the corridor in mixed -use developments and in stand- alone formats. Enhancements to accommodate and promote pedestrian activity will be balanced with recognition of the roadway as a major east -west connector. The Mixed Use designation applies only to those properties that have sufficient depth to accommodate a combination of uses, stand -alone residential is not permitted but can be integrated either vertically or horizontally into a comprehensive development scheme, with relationships to the adjoining lower -scale development clearly recognized and respected for any new development. The Residential -Flex Overlay may be used in the Live Oak Avenue area to allow stand -alone residential uses in those areas deemed appropriate. Stand -alone residential uses may serve as a catalyst for additional development and as a means of revitalizing specific, targeted areas. The Land Use Plan acknowledges and retains compatible business park uses between Santa Anita and El Monte Avenues, as well as established multi - family housing and low -scale office buildings along the north side of Live Oak Avenue. Where the Commercial designation applies, the City supports and encourages the private redevelopment of commercial centers. Complementary policy direction is included in the Commercial Corridors section. Applicable policies and programs include: • Use code enforcement activities to address maintenance issues. • Pursue public /private partnerships aimed at creating an investment strategy for the corridor. • Transition non - commercial uses on commercial properties. • Encourage the improvement or replacement of older buildings by offering entitlement incentives. • Encourage landscaping and fagade improvements. • Require appropriate and coordinated landscape and design standards. Live Oak Avenue is the boundary between the Arcadia Unified School District and El Monte K -8 and high school districts. Arcadia residents have expressed their desire to have City boundaries and school district boundaries coincide. While the City of Arcadia has no jurisdiction to effectuate such an adjustment, the City recognizes the value that the Arcadia Unified School District brings. Live Oak Avenue is a major cross -town thoroughfare, yet the mix of uses that has evolved along the corridor suggests that sections can be more pedestrian focused and neighborhood serving, as discussed above. Also, a unifying streetscape the length of Live Oak Avenue, and along Las Tunas Drive from El Monte Avenue east to Santa Anita Avenue, would enhance the driving and pedestrian experiences, and would create a better visual image of this section of Arcadia. This will include coordinated landscaping within parkways and medians, quality street lighting and street furniture, and well- marked pedestrian crossings. Pedestrian District Between Santa Anita Avenue and Fifth Avenue, the plans for mixed -use development will emphasize more of a pedestrian environment, with buildings fronting the street. As with Downtown and Baldwin Avenue, pedestrian connectivity, especially between established and Proposed General Plan Amendment Residential -Flex Overlay Page 3 of 4 new residential uses and commercial uses along the corridor, should be the main focus of community design efforts. The provision of awnings should be encouraged, which in combination with a street tree plan for the avenue, will provide areas where pedestrians can shelter from the sun. Benches and other places where people can rest will also work to encourage walking. For those sections along the corridor where development is more oriented toward auto traffic, all development should have visually interesting street frontage as well (for example, windows, variation of design, artistic elements), with no blank walls. All development shall feature quality building materials and attractive, well- designed landscapes. Policy LU -12.6: (Page 2 -58) Utilize a Residential -Flex Overlay in specific areas as a method of encouraging residential development while preserving the land use rights of the base zoning designation and compatibility between uses. Proposed General Plan Amendment Residential -Flex Overlay Page 4 of 4 ra is Dr DRAFT GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP DRAFT GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP DRAFT ZONING MAP to DRAFT ZONING MAP CITY OF ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. GPA 14 -02, ZONE CHANGE NO. ZC 14 -02, AND TEXT AMENDMENT NO. TA 14 -02 AT 30 --188 LAS TUNAS DR. & 119 -123 W. LIVE OAK AVE. ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN UPDATE (SCH# 2009081034) i i i I CITY OF AR.CADiA MARCH 11, 2014 PREPARED BY: CITY OF ARCADIA TIM SCHWEHR, ASSOCIATE PLANNER 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose and Background This Addendum to the Certified Final Environmental Impact Report for the Arcadia General Plan 2035 has been prepared by the City of Arcadia ( "City ") in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code, § 21000 et seq.) ( "CEQA "), the State CEQA Guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Chapter 3 § 15000 et seq.) City Council Resolution No. 6715 — Certifying the Final Environmental Impact Report (SCH# 2009081034) and adopting the Arcadia General Plan Update; and to address minor changes to the General Plan (as described below) as a result of the proposed Residential Flex Overlay. 1.2 Project Description The proposed project will add a Residential Flex Overlay to an 8.85 acre area located at 30 -188 Las Tunas Dr. & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Ave., which is currently developed with a mixture of commercial /industrial uses and senior housing. The site has a Land Use Designation of Commercial and is zoned C -2, General Commercial (0.5 FAR). The Residential Flex Overlay will allow properties within the project location to be developed with either commercial developments at the current 0.5 FAR, or multiple - family residential at a proposed maximum density of 30 dwelling units per acre. Mixed -use development will not be permitted. The project consists of a General Plan Amendment to add the Residential Flex Overlay to the Land Use and Community Design Element of the City of Arcadia General Plan and to revise the Land Use Designation of the project location from Commercial to Commercial with a Residential Flex Overlay, a Text Amendment to establish development regulations for the Residential Flex Overlay; and a Zone Change to revise the Zoning of the project location from C -2, General Commercial to C-2 with RF (Residential Flex) Overlay. 1.3 Lead Agency and Discretionary Approvals This Addendum documents the City's consideration of the potential environmental impacts resulting from the changes to the General Plan and Zoning Code and explains the City's decision that a subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is not required. The City of Arcadia is the lead agency and has approval authority over the General Plan and Zoning Code. Arcadia Municipal Code requires this project to be reviewed before the Planning Commission for their consideration and recommendation to the City Council; and reviewed by the City Council for their approval. 1.4 Documents Incorporated by Reference Section 15150 of the State CEQA Guidelines encourages environmental documents to incorporate by reference other documents that provide relevant data and analysis. The following documents are hereby incorporated by reference within this Addendum, and all of these documents are considered part of the Final EIR. n Certified Final Environmental Impact Report and Adoption of the Arcadia General Plan Update (Resolution No. 6795) — City of Arcadia General Plan 2035, State Clearinghouse #2009081034, Certified November 16, 2010. The EIR consists of the Final EIR and the Draft EIR (as modified by the Final EIR). ® Housing Element Update (2014-2021) and Technical Background Report, Adopted December 3, 2093. These documents that are incorporated by reference are available for review at the City of Arcadia Community Development Department — Planning Division. 1.5 CEQA Requirements for Use of an Addendum When a lead agency has already prepared an EIR, CEQA mandates that "no subsequent or supplemental environmental impact report shall be required by the lead agency or any responsible agency, unless one or more of the following events occurs: (a) substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the environmental impact report; (b) substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken which will require major revisions in the environmental impact report; (c) new information, which was not known and could not have been known at the time the environmental impact report was certified as complete, becomes available" (Cal. Pub. Res. Code, § 21166). State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 clarifies that a subsequent EIR or supplemental EIR is only required when "substantial changes" occur to a project or the circumstances surrounding a project, or "new information" about a project indicates "new significant environmental effects" or a "substantial increase in the severity of previously significant effects." The California Environmental Quality Act provides that when an EIR has been prepared for a project, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for that project unless the lead agency determines, on the basis of substantial evidence that: 1. Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(1)]; 2. Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15152(a)(2)]; or, 3. New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete, shows any of the following: A. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(3)(A)]; B. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(3)(B)];; C. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(3)(C)]; D. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative [State CEQA Guidelines, § 15162(a)(3)(D)]. If none of these circumstances are present, and only minor technical changes or additions are necessary to update the previously certified EIR, an Addendum may be prepared. Regarding the proposed Residential Flex Overlay, none of the above circumstances are present, and an Addendum has been determined to be the appropriate CEQA document. 1.6 Analysis of the Findings An Initial Study /Environmental Checklist (IS) was prepared for the General Plan Amendment to add a Residential Flex (RF) Overlay to the Commercial Land Use Designation, and a Zone Change to revise the zoning from C -2 to C -2 with Residential Flex Overlay to allow standalone multiple - family residential uses over the twelve (12) parcels that comprise an 8.85 acre area bounded by Live Oak Avenue, Las Tunas Drive, and El Monte Avenue. The Residential Flex Overlay could permit up to 265 residential units, and as analyzed under the Initial Study Checklist, it could replace a potential 192,770 square feet of commercial development in this area. New development in the project location will be subject to a site specific CEQA review. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay will not substantially alter the circumstances under which the General Plan EIR was undertaken. No new significant environmental effects or substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects will occur as a result of the proposed project. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay will not change the underlying analysis completed for the General Plan EIR, and the proposal will not constitute a substantial change. Specific land use scenarios were not analyzed in the EIR; however, the proposed Residential Flex Overlay would not conflict with the land use plan since the change in use from commercial to residential would not be more impactful than the existing potential commercial uses. The Initial Study (see Exhibit A) found that the significant effects of the Residential Flex Overlay have been analyzed adequately in the EIR certified by the City Council in November 2010 for the General Plan Update, and these effects have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to the EIR and through clarifications identified in this Addendum. Therefore, the Initial Study determined that the potential impacts to all the environmental issues as evaluated under the 2010 Genera[ Plan EIR analysis would be reduced or remain the same from those previously anticipated by the EIR. Based on the environmental analysis in the Initial Study and this accompanying Addendum to the EIR, none of the situations described in CEQA Sections 15162 and 15163 applies. Neither the proposed revisions, nor the circumstances under which they are being undertaken would result in any new significant impacts not discussed in the EIR, or any substantial increase in the severity of impacts identified by the EIR. In addition, no new information of substantial importance has become available since the EIR was prepared regarding new significant impacts, or the feasibility of mitigation measures or alternatives. Therefore, future growth by either the existing zoning and land use designations, or the proposed overlay, has been adequately addressed in the EIR and the Addendum to the EIR. Signed., i Date Tim Schwehr, Associate Planner Attachment: Exhibit A: Initial Study CITY OF ARCADIA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project title: General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14 -02, Zone Change No. ZC 14 -02, and Text Amendment No. TA 14 -02. 2. Lead agency name and address: of Arcad 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia CA 91007 3. Contact person and phone number: Tim Schwehr, Associate Planner (626) 574 -5422 4. Project location- 30-188 Las Tunas Drive & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Avenue Arcadia CA 91007 5. Project sponsor's name and address: City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 6. General plan designation: Commercial 0.5 FAR 7. Zoning: C -2 General Commercial 8. Description of project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off -site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.) The Prormsed Proiect will add a Residential Flex OverlaV to an 8.85 acre area located at 30 -188 Las Tunas Dr. & 119 -123 W. Live Oak Ave. which is current! y developed with a mixture of commercial /industrial uses and senior housing. The site has a Land Use Designation of Commercial and is zoned C -2, General Commercial (0.5 FAR). The Residential Flex Overlay will allow properties within the project location to be developed with either commercial developments at the current 0.5 FAR, or multiple- family residential at a proposed maximum density of 30 dwelling units per acre. Mixed-' use development will not be permitted. City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, and TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form The project consists of a General Plan Amendment to add the Residential Flex Overla to the Land Use and CommunitV Design Element of the City of Arcadia General Plan and to revise the Land Use Designation of the project location from Commercial to Commercial with a Residential Flex Overfa ; a Text Amendment to establish development regulations for the Residential Flex Overly • and a Zone Change to revise the Zoning of the project location from C--2 General Commercial to C -2 with RF Residential Flex) Overlay. 9. Surrounding land uses and settings: Briefly describe the project's surroundings; The groiect location is an 8.85 -acre site bounded by Live Oak Avenue Las Tunas Drive and El Monte Avenue. The project location is comprised of 12 -parcels under different ownerships, and is developed with a mixture of commercial uses automobile repair garages, and a senior housing ro'ect. An LA County flood control channel running north and south bisects the site. South of the project location across Live Oak Avenue is a mixture of miscellaneous commercial developments, warehouses and a senior nursing care facility, zoned C -M. West of the project location are sin fe -famil residences zoned R-1. North of the proiect location across Las Tunas Drive is a of sin.gle-family residences commercial office uses and a preschool, zoned R -1 & C -O. East of the Proiect location are a mixture of commercial uses zoned C -2 & MU. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement). N City of Arcadia Pa GPA 14 -02, ZC 94 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. ❑ Aesthetics ❑ Biological Resources ❑ Greenhouse Gas Emissions ❑ Land Use /Planning ❑ Population /Housing ❑ Transportation/Traffic City of Arcadia ❑ Agriculture and Forestry Resources ❑ Cultural Resources ❑ Hazards & Hazardous Materials ❑ Mineral Resources ❑ Public Services ❑ Utilities /Service Systems 3 ❑ Air Quality ❑ Geology /Soils ❑ HydrologyANater Quality ❑ Noise ❑ Recreation ❑ Mandatory Findings of Significance GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: ❑ I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. © I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment. In addition, the environmental impacts have been accounted for in an earlier environmental document and no further documentation is required. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. ❑ 1 find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. ❑ 1 find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. ❑ I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. xx 1 -_�- Signature c,�iN�l� Printed Name Date C 14n For City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 4 Environmental Checklist Form EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g., the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project - specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project- specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off -site as well as on -site, cumulative as well as project - level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect may be significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from "Earlier Analyses," as described in (5) below may be cross - referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15663(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analysis Used. identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were City of Arcadia Paqe 5 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site- specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7) Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, zC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 e6 Environmental Checklist Form Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated _Impact Impact I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X b. Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but ❑ ❑ ❑ not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c. Substantially degrade the existing visual character or ❑ ❑ ❑ Z quality of the site and its surroundings? d. Create a new source of substantial light or glare which ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? a -d. No Impact. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay would not change or adversely affect views of scenic vistas. A scenic vista is the view of an area that is visually or aesthetically pleasing. Given the location of the subject properties and the surrounding topography, there are no scenic vistas that can be viewed from or adjacent to the project site. There are also no scenic resources within or adjacent to the project site, and the site is not located along a state scenic highway. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay would not substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the project site or surrounding areas. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay would still require any new development to comply with the Implementation Actions 2 -6 through 2 -14, and 3 -7 of the Arcadia General Plan, which allows changes in accordance with established guidelines, programs, and the design review process. Therefore, the proposed overlay would not result in changes requiring major revisions to the E1R, or new or more significant effects than those previously identified in the EIR. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incor orated Impact _Impact II. AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY RESOURCES. In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. In determining whether impacts to forest resources, including timberland, are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to information compiled by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection regarding the state's inventory of forest land, including the City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Paqe 7 Environmental Checklist Form Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact Forest and Range Assessment Project and the Forest Legacy Assessment project; and forest carbon measurement methodology provided in Forest Protocols adopted by the California Air Resources Board. Would the project: a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non - agricultural use? b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a ❑ ❑ ❑ Williamson Act Contract? c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, ❑ ❑ ❑ forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code section 12220(g)), timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code section 4526), or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code section 51104(8))? d. Result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest ❑ ❑ ❑❑ land to non - forest use? e. Involve other changes in the existing environment ❑ ❑ ❑ which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non - agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non - forest use? a -e. No Impact. The project site is fully developed with urban commercial and residential uses. The proposed project will not alter the general pattern of development in the area, or have any additional impacts that were not identified in the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the General Plan update in 2010. The proposed project will not convert prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland of statewide importance; conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or forest land; result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land; or involve other changes that could result in the conversion of farmland to non - agricultural use. Therefore, the project will result in no impacts to agricultural resources and no mitigation is necessary III. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: City of Arcadia Page 8 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form a -e. Less than Significant. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay will create the potential for residential development within the project location. Any new residential project in the project location will be subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and a separate environmental review per the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act to determine if air quality issues would result from the specific residential project. The EIR prepared for the 2010 General Plan Update addressed the air quality impacts on a citywide scale, and incorporated mitigation measures to address potential impacts. These mitigation measures will not be altered or lessened by the proposed project. Regarding construction emissions, new construction associated with residential development would not exceed what is currently allowable for commercial construction at the project location (e.g., height, bulk, intensity, and construction methods). Thus, the construction emissions analysis conducted as part of the EIR for the 2010 General Plan Update remains valid, and no new impacts would occur. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay would not result in changes that require major revisions to the EIR, or result in new or more significant effects than those previously identified in the EIR. With regard to operational emissions, the cumulative effect of the Residential Flex Overlay would reduce the total number of vehicle trips to and from the site compared to the existing commercial zoning. Thus, the proposed project would not result in a change in regional air pollutant emissions relative to existing conditions, or those previously analyzed in the EIR for the 2010 General Plan Update. Mobile source emissions are directly dependent on the number of vehicular trips generated based on trip rates established by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Using a maximum build out scenario under the current Commercial Zoning and Land Use Designation, which allows up to a 0.5 floor area ratio (FAR), 192,770 square -feet of commercial floor area can be constructed in the project location. Using the average ITE trip rate for commercial uses, 192,770 square -feet of commercial space generates 8,544 daily trips. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay will allow a maximum build out of 265 residential units if the City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 e9 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact _ Impact Impact a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ applicable air quality plan? b. Violate any air quality standard or contribute ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c. Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of ❑ ❑ ❑X ❑ any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non - attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ concentrations? e. Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ number of people? a -e. Less than Significant. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay will create the potential for residential development within the project location. Any new residential project in the project location will be subject to approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and a separate environmental review per the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act to determine if air quality issues would result from the specific residential project. The EIR prepared for the 2010 General Plan Update addressed the air quality impacts on a citywide scale, and incorporated mitigation measures to address potential impacts. These mitigation measures will not be altered or lessened by the proposed project. Regarding construction emissions, new construction associated with residential development would not exceed what is currently allowable for commercial construction at the project location (e.g., height, bulk, intensity, and construction methods). Thus, the construction emissions analysis conducted as part of the EIR for the 2010 General Plan Update remains valid, and no new impacts would occur. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay would not result in changes that require major revisions to the EIR, or result in new or more significant effects than those previously identified in the EIR. With regard to operational emissions, the cumulative effect of the Residential Flex Overlay would reduce the total number of vehicle trips to and from the site compared to the existing commercial zoning. Thus, the proposed project would not result in a change in regional air pollutant emissions relative to existing conditions, or those previously analyzed in the EIR for the 2010 General Plan Update. Mobile source emissions are directly dependent on the number of vehicular trips generated based on trip rates established by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE). Using a maximum build out scenario under the current Commercial Zoning and Land Use Designation, which allows up to a 0.5 floor area ratio (FAR), 192,770 square -feet of commercial floor area can be constructed in the project location. Using the average ITE trip rate for commercial uses, 192,770 square -feet of commercial space generates 8,544 daily trips. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay will allow a maximum build out of 265 residential units if the City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 e9 Environmental Checklist Form entire site were t4 be redeveloped as residential, based on the proposed maximum density of 30 dwelling units per acre. Using the average ITE trip rate for multiple - family residential uses, 265 units will generate an average of 2,536 daily trips, which is 6,008 fewer daily trips than the existing commercial Zoning and General Plan Designations allow. Therefore, the Residential Flex Overlay would involve no expansion of pollutant emissions in comparison to existing uses and would not change any of the significance conclusions set forth in the EIR for the 2010 General Plan Update. With regard to potential odor impacts, new residential developments are not identified by SCAQMD as uses that are associated with objectionable odors with the potential to affect a substantial number of people. The mitigation measures included with the Environmental Impact Report affecting potential odor impacts would remain in effect. Thus, no new impacts would occur, and the change in uses under the Residential Flex Overlay would not result in changes that would require revisions to the EIR, or new or more significant effects than those previously identified in the EIR. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or ❑ ❑ ❑ X through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian ❑ ❑ ❑ El habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c. Have a substantial adverse effect on federally ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? d. Interfere substantially with the movement of any native ❑ ❑ ❑ [X] resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? e. Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 biological resources, such as tree preservation policy or ordinance? f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ❑ ❑ ❑ Z Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Paae 10 Environmental Checklist Form Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact conservation plan? a -f. No Impact. No habitat for special- status plant or animal species is present on the project site, with the exception of potential foraging habitat for common and special- status bird species and potential nesting habitat. Preconstruction bird surveys will be conducted to minimize potential impacts to nesting birds. Additionally, there are no riparian habitats, sensitive natural community, or waters of the U.S. that currently exist on the project site, and the project site does not provide a migratory wildlife corridor nor would any future development impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites. The City of Arcadia General Plan EIR contains measures to protect biological resources, including protecting native plants and habitats for special- status plans and animal species. Therefore, no new or significant impacts have been identified with respect to special - status species than those previously identified in the EIR. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact V. CULTURAL RESOURCES: Would the project: a. Cause a substantial adverse change in significance of ❑ ❑ ❑ z a historical resource as defined in §15064.5? b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance ❑ ❑ ❑ of an archaeological resource pursuant to §15064.5? c. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 resource or site or unique geologic feature? d. Disturb any human remains, including those interred ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 outside of formal cemeteries? a -d. No Impact. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay would not directly impact any potential historic resources. However, redevelopment of the parcels to enable a different use of a site could result in the demolition or alteration of historic resources in the City. As discussed in the Arcadia General Plan, Implementation Action 6 -11 requires cultural resources for any proposed development that may impact a known or potential archaeological or paleontological site, or a historical site that is 50 years or older. Specifically the assessments shall identify the significance of the resource, based on the guidance provided in the California Register of Historic Resources and other applicable sources. The evaluation reports will direct avoidance of impacts and preservation of significant resources in place, where feasible. Therefore, prior to development decisions, the mitigation measures identified for use in the EIR (i.e., 4.5 -1 to 4.5 -3), and standard City of Arcadia Paqe 11 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form conditions (i.e., 4.5 -1 and 4.5 -2) would promote the preservation and not result in effects more significant than those previously identified in the EIR. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS. Would the project: a. Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death involving : i. Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 on the most recent Alquist- Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. ii. Strong seismic ground shaking? ❑ ❑ ❑ FX1 iii. Seismic - related ground failure, including ❑ ❑ ❑ El liquefaction? iv, Landslides? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? ❑ ❑ ❑ E c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or ❑ ❑ ❑ that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potential result in on- or off -site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse? d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined in ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 Table 18 -1 -B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e. Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? a -e. No Impact. As described in the General Plan Update EIR, there are no existing earthquake faults on the project site. However, there is the potential for the project site to be exposed to the effects of earthquake- induced ground shaking due to the other identified earthquake faults on the Regional Fault Map (Exhibit 4 -6.2 in the EIR). This could potentially threaten the safety of the structures on the project site and people occupying those structures. However, standards enforced by the City of Arcadia through the California Building Code are implemented to reduce the impacts of seismic activity. Due to the flat topography of the project site, it is not susceptible to land sliding City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Paoe 12 Environmental Checklist Form as a result of seismic activity. The proposed project will be connected to a wastewater treatment system provided by the City of Arcadia. No new impact would occur, and no new mitigation is necessary. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact lncor orated Impact Impact VII. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS. Would the project: a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions, either directly or ❑ ❑ ❑ indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment? b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy or regulation ❑ ❑ ❑ adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases? a -b. No Impact. As discussed in the E1R, the assessment of Greenhouse Gas Emission (GHG) is inherently cumulative because global warming is a global phenomenon. Any reductions in emissions would not be to levels considered less than significant as it is impossible to quantify the effectiveness of each measure at this level. Individual development projects will be required to undergo project - specific environmental review and mitigation measures will be identified at that time to reduce any significant impacts. Paae 13 Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact VIII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: a. Create a significant hazard to the public or the ❑ ❑ ❑ environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials b. Create a significant hazard to the public or the ❑ ❑ ❑ environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or ❑ ❑ ❑ [Xj acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d. Be located on a site which is included on a list of ❑ ❑ ❑ FX1 hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Paae 13 Environmental Checklist Form Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ❑ ❑ ❑ would the project result in a safety hazard for the people residing or working in the project area? g. Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an ❑ ❑ ❑ N adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? a -h. No Impact. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay does not directly involve any transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. The Residential Flex Overlay will not lead to the release of hazardous materials into the environment or emit hazardous emissions, handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school, beyond what is currently allowed by the commercial zoning and land use designations, and addressed in the E1R for the 2010 General Plan Update. The project location is not on the Cortese List of hazardous materials sites per Government Code Section 65962.5. The project location is not within an airport land use plan or within two miles of a public airport or private airstrip. The proposed residential overlay was reviewed by the City's Police and Fire Departments to determine if there would be any impact on emergency access or the City's emergency response Plan and evacuation plan. It was determined that the Residential Flex Overlay would not impact the City's emergency response plan or evacuation plan. The project location is located in an urbanized area that is fully developed and is not located within a Fire Hazard Zone, and therefore would not result in any impacts associated with wildland fires. Therefore, no impact would occur and no mitigation is necessary. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 14 Environmental Checklist Form Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact IX. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a. Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge ❑ ❑ © ❑ requirements? b, Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre - existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned land uses for which permits have been granted)? c. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ❑ ❑ ❑- ❑ site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off -site? d. Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the ❑ ❑ M ❑ site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off site? e. Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f. Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ g. Place housing within a 100 -year flood hazard area as ❑ ❑ ❑ mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h. Place within a 100 -year flood hazard area structures ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ which would impede or redirect flood flows? i. Expose people or structures to a significant risk of ❑ ❑ ❑ FX] loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j. Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 a -h. Less Than Significant, ii-j. No impact. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay would require all new residential construction to comply with current limitations on the discharge of pollutants, and would replace older commercial developments built prior to current water quality standards and discharge restrictions. City of Arcadia 15 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form Water Quality and Waste Discharge Standards (Section 9a and f) Compliance with the requirements of the NPDES Construction General Permit and Title 24 Green Building Standards, per SC 4.8 -1 in the EIR, would reduce short -term, general construction - related water quality impacts to surface water and to groundwater to levels considered less than significant; no mitigation is required than those previously identified in the EIR. Ground Water Supplies and Recharge (Section 9b) The EIR found that future development pursuant to the General Plan would not significantly interfere with or prevent groundwater recharge, since the Peck Road Recharge Basin will be retained as open space. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay will not affect the Peck Road Recharge Basin. Compliance with the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board's discharge requirements of groundwater from construction and project watering, per SC 4.8 -4 in the EIR, would reduce impacts to groundwater that could result from dewatering water activities to levels considered less than significant. These discharge requirements will continue to apply to properties within the Residential Flex Overlay; no mitigation is required than those previously identified in the EIR. The EIR found that no new water supplies are needed to serve future development allowed by the General Plan Update, and no significant adverse impact on groundwater supplies is expected with future development in the City, and no mitigation is required. Additionally, implementation of the City's water conservation programs, as discussed in Section 4.16, Utilities and Service Systems, would provide that implementation of the General Plan Update would not significantly affect groundwater resources. Based on the City's Urban Water Management Plan (UWMP) and the WSA for the proposed General Plan Update, groundwater supplies are expected to be available to meet the water demands in the City to the year 2035. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay will not affect groundwater supplies beyond what was previously deemed acceptable in the EIR; no mitigation is required than those previously identified in the EIR. Drainage and Erosion (Section 9c) The City of Arcadia is largely developed, with an improved storm drain system of underground pipelines and concrete -lined washes. Future development on the project site could alter drainage patterns that could result in erosion or siltation. Erosion - control measures required by the City's Zoning and Building Regulations (SC 4.6 -6 in Section 4.6, Geology and Soils of the EIR) would prevent erosion hazards on site and off site. SC 4.8 -1 requires short -term construction activities to comply with the NPDES Construction General Permit requirements and Title 24 Green Building Standards through implementation of adequate Best Management Practices (BMPs), and SC 4.8 -2 calls for the incorporation of permanent BMPs into the project design, Compliance with SC 4.6 -6, SC 4.8 -1, and SC 4.8 -2 would prevent short - term construction and long -term operational activities from creating substantial erosion or siltation and impacts would be less than significant; no mitigation is required than those previously identified in the EIR. City of Arcadia Paqe 16 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form Drainage Patterns (Section 9d) As discussed above, changes in drainage patterns would be confined to individual development sites and would not affect major underground storm drain lines and concrete -lined washes in the City. All development must be conducted in compliance with applicable State and local regulations (SC 4.6 -6, SC 4.8 -1, and SC 4.8 -2 in the EIR), that will prevent substantial alteration of site drainage patterns. Since drainages and washes in the City, the Rio Hondo River, and the Los Angeles River are concrete - fined, no alteration in the course of these channels would occur from future development. Impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required than those previously identified in the EIR. Surface Runoff (Section 9e) As discussed in the Arcadia General Plan EIR, the City of Arcadia is largely developed with urban and suburban land uses, with approximately one percent of land as vacant and available for development. The construction of new impervious surfaces would reduce the amount of rainwater that could infiltrate the soils, potentially increasing storm water runoff due to reductions in infiltration. To guard against significant impacts related to storm drain infrastructure, MM 4,16 -1 from Section 4.16 of the Arcadia General Plan EIR, Utilities and Service Systems requires the City to mandate that all future development applications provide an adequate engineering analysis of project - specific impacts to utility infrastructure and identify specific improvements to eliminate the impacts. The requirements of SUSMP would reduce storm water runoff volume and pollutants and, would prevent negative impacts to downstream storm drain facilities or drainages. Additionally, SC 4.16 -1 (from Section 4,16, Utilities and Service Systems) requires compliance with the Arcadia Municipal Code as it relates to the review and approval of all grading and drainage plans by the City Engineer, and requires the project applicant /developer to provide drainage facilities in accordance with the standards and specifications approved by the City Engineer. Compliance with SC 4.8 -2 and SC 4.16 -1, and implementation of MM 4.16 -1, would provide that potential impacts related to increased surface runoff and associated impacts to the capacity of storm drain systems would be less than significant, Flood Hazards (Sections 9g & h) The City of Arcadia is not located within a 100 -year flood hazard area, as mapped by FEMA. Future development pursuant to the E[R, including housing or other structures, would not be exposed to flood hazards. Structures that would be built as part of future development would not impede or redirect flood flows. Impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required than those previously identified in the EIR. Dam Inundation and Mudflows (Sections 9i &j) The City is located within the inundation area of several dams, as shown in Exhibit 4.8 -2. Hazards from dam inundation would affect future development located in the eastern half of the City and along Eaton Wash. As stated in SC 4.8 -5 in the EIR, the City's Floodplain Management Regulations (Article 111, Chapter 10 — Floodplain Management of the Arcadia Municipal Code) requires all new construction and major improvements to be built and adequately anchored to prevent flotation, collapse, or lateral City of Arcadia Paqe 17 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form movement from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads during flood; to be constructed with materials and utility equipment resistant to flood damage and to employ methods and practices that minimize flood damage; and to have electrical, heating, ventilation, plumbing and air conditioning equipment and other utility systems that prevent water from entering or accumulating within structures during floods. Compliance with SC 4.8 -5 would provide that future development pursuant to the proposed Residential Flex Overlay will have limited damage from inundation. Impacts would be less than significant, and no mitigation is required than those previously identified in the EIR. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact X. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a. Physically divide an established community? ❑ ❑ ❑ FX-1 b. Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy or ❑ ❑ ❑ regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c. Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan ❑ ❑ ❑ N or natural community conservation plan? a -c. No Impact. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay specifies that the land use on the proposed project site may accommodate either commercial (192,770 square feet) or residential use, depending on the market demands. If the residential option is pursued, the parcel may only be used for residential development at a density of up to 30 units per acre, as long as the maximum number of 265 residential units is not exceeded. Both land use scenarios were not analyzed in the EIR, however if approved there would be no conflict to the land use plan since the change in use would not be more impactful than commercial. Therefore, no new impact would occur to the City's land use planning for the project area. No Habitat Conservation or Natural Community Conservation Plan has been approved for the project area, therefore, implementation of the Residential Flex Overlay would not conflict with any of the conservation plans. No impact would result, and no mitigation would be required. City of Arcadia 18 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XI. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a. Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b. Result in the loss of availability of a locally- important ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? a -lb. No Impact. No mineral resources are known to exist in the project location. Thus, the proposed project would not result in any impacts to mineral resources. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XII. NOISE. Would the project result in: a, Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b. Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? c. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d. A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, ❑ ❑ ❑ where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? f. For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, ❑ ❑ ❑ would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? a -d. Less than Significant. a -f. No Impact. The City's 2010 General Plan established a baseline noise condition and anticipated future noise condition of between 50 -to -60 decibels for the project location. The General Plan establishes 65 dbA as the maximum exterior noise level acceptable for City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 19 Environmental Checklist Form residential developments. As such, the proposed Residential Flex Overlay would be subject to the policies and programs of the City of Arcadia General Plan that pertain to noise. The EIR indicated that construction activities would result in temporary noise impacts at adjacent properties. This policy requires that any future development shall be scheduled for times that limit potential impacts on adjacent residences and schools, and require, where feasible, the installation of temporary solid barriers where construction activities occur adjacent to the sensitive receptors. Implementation of these policies would reduce construction- generated noise impacts to below a level of significance. The proposed overlay will allow new residential uses, which are considered sensitive receptors, adjacent to commercial developments. The EIR included areas of the City designated Mixed Use that allow commercial and residential uses on the same site. The properties to the immediate northeast of the project location are designated Mixed Use, as are the majority of the properties on Live Oak Avenue immediately east of the project location. Therefore, the noise impacts of locating residential and commercial uses within close proximity were previously analyzed by the EIR. The Residential Flex Overlay is consistent with the mixture of residential and commercial uses in the area, The project location is not within an airport land use plan, within 2 miles of an airport or within the vicinity of a private airstrip. Thus, the proposed project would have no noise impacts. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XIII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a. Induce substantial population growth in an area either ❑ ❑ X❑ ❑ directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b. Displace substantial numbers of existing housing ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c. Displace substantial numbers of people necessitating ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? a. Less than Significant. b -c. No Impact. The proposed project will allow a maximum of 265 new residential units compared to the existing commercial zoning and land use designation for the project location. Based on a standard household size of 2.83 persons, the proposed project would result in approximately 750 residents if fully developed at the maximum density level. With the addition of 750 residents, the projected net increase in population for the City of Arcadia, not including the Sphere of Influence (SOI), with implementation of buildout of the General Plan Update is increased from 9,917 residents to 10,667 residents; and the total projected population increased City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 20 Environmental Checklist Form from approximately 61,995 to 62,745 residents. This is less than the SCAG projections of 65,704 persons (see Table 4.12 -7 of the EIR). The projected net increase in residential units for the City (not including the SO]) with implementation of buildout of the General Plan Update and the proposed Residential Flex Overlay is 3,890 units, resulting in a total City housing unit count of 22,800 units. This does not exceed SCAG's 2035 projections for the City of 23,045 households. Based on the estimated population, housing and employment with buildout of the General Plan Update and the proposed Residential Flex Overlay compared to SCAG's projections, the proposed project would not result in substantial growth in the City of Arcadia or its SOI through 2035 beyond what has already been anticipated. Although SCAG's projections are for specific 5-year increments, it should be noted that the amount of time it takes for the City to reach its buildout capacity depends on the local rate of growth and development. This does not necessarily mean that substantial growth would occur in the City at one time. Development would continue to be largely influenced by property owner decisions and market demand. Thus, impacts related to growth projections would be less than significant. XiV. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a. Fire protection? b. Police protection? c. Schools? d. Parks? e. Other public facilities? Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 ❑ Less than Significant. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay is in an area that is fully served by all necessary utilities and services. Public services by the City of Arcadia in the project area include domestic water, wastewater treatment, storm water drainage, solid waste disposal, library, and park services. Private utilities include electric, gas, telephone, and cable television /internet data services. Both Police and Fire reported that the maximum residential build out resulting from the proposal would not increase response times or affect service ratios or other performance objectives, relative to the maximum commercial build out resulting from the current commercial zoning and land use designations. The proposal would not create the need for new or physically altered governmental facilities to maintain current performance objectives. City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Page 21 Environmental Checklist Form The proposed project could result in a maximum of 265 new residential units that would be served by the Arcadia Unified School District (AUSD). The AUSD serves a student population of approximately 10,000 youth, and has six elementary schools, three middle schools, and one high school. The City's 2010 General Plan Update EIR evaluated the AUSD for school overcrowding and it was determined that the AUSD has not experienced critical overcrowding conditions and has capacity to accommodate growth that may result from long -term implementation of the General Plan land use policy. In addition to public schools, Arcadia is home to several private schools including Arcadia Christian School (K -8), Barnhart School (K -8), Holy Angels Elementary (K -8), and Rio Hondo Preparatory (6 -12). There would be no impact on schools as a result of allowing a maximum of 265 new multiple- family residential units into a City with a population of 56,364 residents and 19,409 existing households. Thus, there would be no adverse effect on schools from the proposed project, and no new facilities would need to be constructed as a result of the proposed project. As of 2009, the City had approximately 785 acres of City and County parks and recreational open space within its corporate limits. The entire project location is within a 2 -mile park facilities service area as mapped in the City of Arcadia 2010 General Plan. Residential developments within the project location would be adequately served by the existing park facilities. The City of Arcadia is served by two community centers, four cultural facilities, and two libraries within its corporate limits, which will adequately serve any new residential developments. No new parks, libraries, or other community facilities would be needed as a result of the proposed project. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XV. RECREATEON. a. Would the project increase the use of existing ❑ ❑ z ❑ neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b. Does the project include recreational facilities or ❑ ❑ z ❑ require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Less than Significant. Future development of residential properties pursuant to the EIR could lead to an increase in the population by approximately 9,917 persons. The City's Parks and Recreation Master Plan will continue to be implemented for the improvement of existing parks and recreational facilities, as well as the development of new facilities to meet City needs. Future multi - family residential development in the proposed Residential Flex Overlay would also need to provide on- site open space and recreational facilities, as required under the Arcadia Zoning Regulations (SC 4.14 -2). Approval of the proposed Residential I=lex Overlay would not lead to immediate development of the planned parks, trails, and bikeways. Rather, these facilities will be implemented as new residential developments occur, as required by the City's Municipal Code or as Park Facilities Impact Fees accrue. Therefore, no significant adverse impacts on parks and recreation City of Arcadia e 22 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form have been identified with implementation of the goals, policies, and implementation actions in the EIR; thus no mitigation measures are required. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XVI. TRANSPORTATION /TRAFFIC. Would the project: a. Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X establishing measures of effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all modes of transportation including mass transit and non - motorized travel and relevant components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections, streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit? b. Conflict with an applicable congestion management ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X program including, but not limited to, level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c. Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including ❑ ❑ ❑ either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d. Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e. Result in inadequate emergency access? ❑ ❑ ❑ f. Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs ❑ ❑ ❑ FZ regarding public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities? No Impact. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay will allow a maximum of 265 residential units within the project location. The existing zoning and land use designation of the project location allows up to 0.5 Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) which calculates to a maximum of 192,770 square -feet of commercial development. Using ITE automobile trip generation rates, the 265 residential units would generate an average of 2,536 trips per day, whereas the maximum commercial development would generate an average of 8,544 trips per day. This is 6,008 fewer trips per day. The EIR assumed that future development of the City, including the project location at a commercial density of 0.5 F.A.R., would not impact the section of Live Oak Avenue that the project location fronts beyond Level of Service (LOS) E, which was found to be acceptable. The other surrounding streets (Las Tunas Drive & El Monte Avenue) were found to continue to operate at LOS D or better through 2035. Because the proposal would reduce the total number of daily trips, the proposed Residential City of Arcadia e23 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form Flex Overlay would have no negative impact on the level of service of the surrounding streets or street system as a whole. The project location is bounded by a principal travel corridor and primary arterial (Las Tunas Drive) and a secondary travel corridor and primary arterial (Live Oak Avenue), and local travel corridor and enhanced collector (El Monte Avenue), which are capable of serving the transportation needs of new residential developments in the project area. The Metro Transit M 78/378 bus route runs east and west adjacent to the project location along Las Tunas Drive, and the M 487 bus route runs north and south along Santa Anita Avenue, which is within % mile of the project location. The section of EI Monte Avenue adjacent to the project location has a Class 11 Bike Lane, and the section of Live Oak Avenue adjacent to the project location has a Class III Bike Lane. Both lanes Will adequately serve the needs of new residential projects in the project location. Based on the existing transportation infrastructure in the vicinity of the site, reduced vehicular trips, and small number of new residential units that could be constructed as a result of the proposed project, there would be no impact to effectiveness of any transportation system or congestion management plan. There are no airports located in the vicinity that would be affected by the proposed project. The proposed project would not alter the existing transportation system or create dangerous curves or intersections. Any new residential development that is built as a result of the proposed Residential Flex Overlay will be reviewed by the City's Development Services Department to ensure no visibility hazards result from the position of new buildings. All driveways accessing the project location would be similarly reviewed to ensure that transportation circulation and safety is not compromised. The proposed project would not add any land uses that are incompatible with the area and would negatively impact the transportation system. The City's Fire Department and Police Department have reviewed the proposed project, and determined that the project would not negatively impact emergency access to the site or for the surrounding area. All new residential developments will be required to comply with current requirements for emergency access. The limited number of residential units that could be built as a result of the project would not conflict with established policies, plans, or programs for existing public transit, bicycle, or pedestrian facilities in the vicinity of the project location. These services currently have excess capacity capable of handling any increased use resulting from the replacement of the existing commercial uses with residential developments. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated I� mpact Impact XVI1. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a. Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 94 -02 Paqe 24 Environmental Checklist Form b. Require or result in the construction of new water or ❑ ❑ ❑ wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c. Require or result in the construction of new storm ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d. Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the ❑ ❑ ❑ project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e. Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment ❑ ❑ ❑ provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f. Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted ❑ ❑ ❑ capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g. Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and ❑ ❑ ❑ regulations related to solid waste? h. Other utilities and service systems? ❑ ❑ ❑ No Impact. The EIR addressed the wastewater treatment requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board, and found that the project would not exceed any wastewater treatment requirements with the mitigation measures adopted. The proposed Residential Flex Overlay would not create any additional wastewater treatment burden than the current commercial zoning and land use designation allows. The proposed project would allow residential development through a Conditional Use Permit process, and review and approval of construction plans. The specifics of the residential developments would be reviewed to ensure compliance with all water and wastewater treatment requirements. The project location is within an existing developed urban area, and the cumulative impact of allowing up to 265 new residential units would not require construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities. The proposed project would not result in construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities. Therefore, there would be no environmental impact due to construction of these types of facilities as a result of the proposed project. According to the EIR, water services in the City are provided by the City, Sunny Slope Water Company, East Pasadena Water Company, the California- American Water Company (CAWC), the San Gabriel Valley Water Company (SGVWC), and the Golden State Water Company (GSWC). The EIR found that sufficient water supplies are available through the 2035 buildout scenario with the mitigation measures adopted. The proposed project would not result in a substantial increase in water usage that could affect the overall water supplies. The existing mitigation measures will remain in effect. Therefore, no new or expanded water entitlements are needed as a result of the proposed project. City of Arcadia 25 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 Environmental Checklist Form According to the EIR, future growth and development in the region would generate additional sewage and wastewater that would require treatment at the water reclamation plants of the Los Angeles County Sanitation District (LACSD). The LACSD has indicated that the design capacities of their treatment facilities are based on the regional growth forecasts of the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG). Expansion of LACSD facilities must be sized and service - phased consistent with the forecasts for the Counties of Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino, Riverside, Ventura, and Imperial. Thus, available capacity in the LACSD facilities will be limited to levels associated with growth identified by SCAG. The LACSD has indicated they will provide services to the levels legally permitted and constrained by the SCAG forecasts (LACSD 2009). Thus, future growth and development in the region, as anticipated by SCAG projections, can be served by the LACSD. The proposed project will not alter the SCAG projections. Therefore, there would be no significant cumulative adverse impacts on sewer services as a result of the proposed project. Solid waste collection services are provided on demand by private haulers, and cumulative impacts on their services from future development pursuant to the General Plan Update, public infrastructure projects in the City, and growth and development within the San Gabriel Valley were found by the EIR to not result in adverse impacts on solid waste collection services. The EIR also found that adequate landfill capacity is available to accommodate future growth in the City of Arcadia. New residential developments resulting from the proposed residential overlay zone would not change the solid waste collection services analysis done for the EIR. Therefore, there is sufficient landfill availability to serve any new residential development that would result from the proposed project. New residential developments that would result in the project location from the proposed Residential Flex Overlay would be required to comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste. For the reasons stated above, the project would not have any cumulative impacts that would exceed applicable federal, state, and local statues and regulations related to solid waste. New residential developments would be required to comply with all other applicable regulations affecting other utilities and related systems. Therefore, the proposed project would have no impact on other utilities and related systems. Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact Impact XVIII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a. Does the project have the potential to degrade the ❑ ❑ ❑❑ quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or City of Arcadia GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 26 Environmental Checklist Form Less Than Significant Potentially with Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact _ Incorporated _ Impact Impact prehistory? b. Does the project have impacts that are individually ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑X limited, but cumulatively considerable? ( "Cumulatively considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects). c. Does the project have environmental effects which will ❑ ❑ ❑ 0 cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? No Impact. As discussed in the detailed responses to each of the sections above, the proposed project would have no impact or no significant impact for each of the individual sections of the Initial Study. Additionally, no cumulatively considerable impacts were identified when the individual environmental components are viewed together as a whole. The proposed project will maintain the underlying findings of the EIR, which established mitigation measures and a Mitigation Monitoring Program that will remain unchanged by the proposed project. Therefore, any new residential development that would result from the proposed Residential Flex Overlay project will not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment or cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. City of Arcadia e 27 GPA 14 -02, ZC 14 -02, TA 14 -02 April 14, 20014 To Whom It May Concern: Re: Resolution No. 1904 APR 1 2014 Planning Services City of Arcadia As a long time resident and business owner in the city of Arcadia, I strongly object to "Resolution No. 1904 — General Plan Amendment No. GPA 14-02, Zone Change 14 -02 and Text Amendment No. TA 14 -02 to create a Residential -Flex Overlay Zone, and apply it to 8.85 acres of land to allow either multiple family residential developments or commercial developments. "Since the meeting held on Tuesday Marcia 26, 2014, I've become aware of the city's proposition to mix residential and commercial zoning on 8.85 acres of land between Live Oak Ave. and Las Tunas Dr. I strongly believe this will not be beneficial for both residents and business owners. The land in question is highly commercial and busy. It is populated with auto body repair businesses, exotic used car dealerships with loud test drives, and food manufacturers which generated a tremendous amount of noise during business hours. If residential properties were to be developed near these businesses, complaints will be volleyed back and forth between residents and business owners regarding noise levels, parking issues, domestic pet complaints, etc. As a 20 -years resident in the city of Arcadia, I can appreciate the quiet enviromnent of my neighborhood. Arcadia has a high class reputation and to combine residential properties with loud commercial businesses would tarnish such a reputation and bring Arcadia down a rung on ladder. In the past 8 years, multi - million dollar homes have been built on the north side of Las Tunas Dr. which has elevated Arcadia's status and worth. The city should concentrate on building new homes in that center of Arcadia, not in the middle of loud commercial zones. Many of the developers building these new homes are only after the dollar, homes are built within a matter of months, sold, and forgotten about. The developers do not consider the long term effects of their projects on the city itself. The city of Arcadia is a high end suburban environment for families and should not be turned into an urhan environment. Rather, the city should keep homes and businesses separate in order to keep residents and business owners satisfied and happy with the city. Sincerely, C.A.R. In men L C Patty C. Fong