HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 6 - MFADR 13-24_5733 S. BaldwinDATE: December 9, 2014
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission
FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Nick Baldwin, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 1929 – APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
TPM 14-10 (73006) AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. MFADR 13-24 WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION
UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
FOR A FOUR-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT AT
5733 S. BALDWIN AVENUE
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1929
SUMMARY
The applicant, Mr. Wilson Tan, is requesting approval of a Multiple-Family Architectural
Design Review and a Tentative Parcel Map for a four-unit residential condominium
project at 5733 S. Baldwin Avenue. The proposed development and subdivision is
consistent with the City’s General Plan, Zoning Regulations Multiple-Family Design
Guidelines, and Subdivision Code; and as infill development, qualifies as a Categorical
Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). It is recommended
that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 1929 (Attachment No. 1) to
approve TPM 14-10 (73006) and MFADR 13-24 with a CEQA exemption, subject to the
conditions listed in this staff report.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is an 8,900 square-foot site zoned R-3, High Density Multiple-
Family Residential. It is currently developed with a 1,024 square-foot, one-story, single-
family residence with a detached accessory structure and covered patio – refer to
Attachment No. 2 for an Aerial photo with Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject
Property and Surrounding Properties.
PROPOSAL
The applicant is proposing a four-unit, residential, townhome-style, condominium
development with subterranean parking – see Attachments 3 & 4 for the Tentative
Parcel Map & Architectural Plans. The site is zoned R-3, High Density Multiple Family
Residential, with a total land area of 8,900 square feet. The R-3 zone has a minimum
density of one unit per 2,200 square feet, and a maximum density of one unit per 1,450
TPM 14-10 & MFADR 13-24
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December 9, 2014 – Page 2 of 7
square feet of lot area. Based on these density factors, a minimum of four (4) units, and
a maximum of six (6) units are allowed on the subject site. The proposed development
is consistent with the density limits, and all other multiple-family development
regulations.
ANALYSIS
The proposed development will consist of four, townhome-style, two-story, three and
four-bedroom units ranging from 1,016 to 1,530 square feet. Each unit will have a
private garage and there will be two guest parking spaces, all of which are located in the
subterranean parking area. The proposed development is consistent with the City’s
General Plan, Zoning Code, Subdivision Code, and State Subdivision Map Act.
Concurrent with the subdivision application, the Planning Commission is to approve,
conditionally approve, or deny the architectural design of the proposed project. The
architectural style of the development is described as French – see Attachment No. 4
(Architectural Plans). The massing and scale of the proposed buildings and landscaping
are in character with other multiple-family developments in the vicinity, and the
proposed design is consistent with the City’s Multiple-Family Residential Design
Guidelines.
The proposed plans have been reviewed by the various City Departments, and all City
requirements shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City
Engineer, Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works
Services Director, or their respective designees.
FINDINGS
Tentative Parcel Map
The proposal for four residential condominium units requires that they be subdivided
through the Tentative Parcel Map process – see Attachment No. 3 for the Tentative
Parcel Map. The proposed subdivision complies with the subdivision regulations of the
Arcadia Municipal Code and the State Subdivision Map Act, and will not violate any
requirements of a California Regional Water Quality Control Board. The following two
findings are required for approval of a Tentative Parcel Map:
A.1. That the proposed subdivision, together with the provisions for its design and
improvement, is consistent with the City’s General Plan.
The proposed project will replace the existing single-family residential building
with a new, four-unit, residential development that is consistent in character with
the Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential designation as described in the
City’s General Plan.
A.2. That the discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the community
sewer system will comply with existing requirements prescribed by a California
Regional Water Quality Control Board.
TPM 14-10 & MFADR 13-24
5733 S. Baldwin Avenue
December 9, 2014 – Page 3 of 7
The Arcadia Public Works Services Department confirmed that the proposed
development will be adequately served by the existing sewer infrastructure and
the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board will be
satisfied.
The proposed subdivision should not be approved if the Planning Commission finds that
any of the findings for denial listed at the end of this staff report are applicable.
Architectural Design Review
The architectural design of the proposed development is consistent with other
developments in the area and with the City’s Multiple-Family Residential Design
Guidelines.
All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits, building
safety, health code compliance, emergency equipment, environmental regulation
compliance, and parking and site design shall be complied with by the property
owner/applicant to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Community
Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director, or their
respective designees.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) the
Development Services Department has determined that the proposed project qualifies
as infill development, and is therefore categorically exempt from further environmental
review per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines. See Attachment No. 5 for the
Preliminary Exemption Assessment.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The public hearing notice for this item was mailed to the owners and tenants of those
properties that are located within 300 feet of the subject property on November 25, 2014,
and published in the local newspaper on November 27, 2014. See Attachment No. 6 for
the 300-foot radius map. As of December 3, 2014, no comments were received regarding
this project.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Tentative Parcel Map No.
TPM 14-10 (73006) and Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13-
24, subject to the following conditions, and find that the project is Categorically Exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and adopt Resolution No. 1929:
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property owner in a
manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for
TPM 14-10 (73006) and MFADR 13-24, subject to the approval of the Community
Development Administrator or designee.
TPM 14-10 & MFADR 13-24
5733 S. Baldwin Avenue
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2. The applicant/property owner shall pay the following fees prior to approval of the
final Parcel Map: A Map Fee of $100.00 and a Final Approval Fee of $25.00 for a
total of $125.00.
3. The applicant/property owner shall construct at their expense, and/or enter into a
subdivision improvement agreement with the City, and post security for all the
public improvements shown on the Tentative Parcel Map prior to approval of the
final Parcel Map, including the following items:
a. Construction of a new driveway approach per City of Arcadia Standard Plans.
b. Grant the City of Arcadia a 4.6 foot easement along the front property line to
allow for a 4 foot wide accessible path behind the driveway approach.
c. Remove and replace the curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the entire frontage of
the site.
d. Install new street trees per the City of Arcadia Street Tree Master Plan in the
parkway along S. Baldwin Avenue, and these shall be shown on the Grading
Plan.
e. Prior to approval of the Parcel Map, the applicant/property owner shall submit
to the City Engineer for approval a separate demolition and erosion control plan
prepared by a registered civil engineer, which will be subject to the approval of
the City Engineer or designee. All existing structures shall be demolished prior
to approval of the final Parcel Map.
f. The applicant/property owner shall submit to the City Engineer a Grading Plan
prepared by a registered civil engineer, which is subject to the approval of the
City Engineer or designee prior to issuance of a building permit.
4. The proposed development will require a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation
Plan (SUSMP) if there will be the creation, addition, or replacement of 5,000 square
feet or more of impermeable surface area. The applicant/property owner shall
comply with the SUSMP as prescribed by the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works SUSMP Manual and the construction plans shall show the selected
measures on the grading plan.
5. The applicant/property owner shall install an automatic fire sprinkler system per the
City of Arcadia Fire Department Single and Multiple-Family Dwelling Sprinkler
Standard prior to building occupancy.
6. The applicant/property owner shall comply with all City requirements regarding
building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, public
right-of-way improvements, parking, water supply and water facilities, sewer
facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) measures to the satisfaction of the Building
Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works Services Director and Development Services
Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully
TPM 14-10 & MFADR 13-24
5733 S. Baldwin Avenue
December 9, 2014 – Page 5 of 7
detailed construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the
foregoing City officials and employees.
7. The applicant/property owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Arcadia and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any
claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials, officers,
employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or conditional
approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision,
including but not limited to any approval or conditional approval of the City Council,
Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period
provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law
applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of
any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision
and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves
the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its
officials, officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
8. Approval of TPM 14-10 (73006) and MFADR 13-24 shall not take effect unless on
or before 30 calendar days after the Planning Commission adoption of the
Resolution, the applicant and property owner have executed and filed with the
Community Development Administrator or designee an Acceptance Form available
from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance
of these conditions of approval.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval
If the Planning Commission intends to approve this project, the Commission should
approve a motion to approve Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-10 (73006) and
Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13-42, state that the proposal
satisfies the requisite findings, and adopt the attached Resolution No. 1929 that
incorporates the conditions of approval set forth above, or as may be modified by the
Commission.
Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this project, the Commission should state
the specific findings that the proposal does not satisfy based on the evidence presented
with specific reasons for denial, and approve a motion to deny Tentative Parcel Map No.
TPM 14-10 (73006) and/or Multiple-Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13-
24, and direct staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting that
incorporates the Commission’s decision and specific findings. The Planning
Commission may wish to consider the following findings, which must be expanded upon
with specific reasons for denial:
D.1. That the proposed map is not consistent with the applicable general and specific
plans as specified in Section 66451 of the Subdivision Map Act.
TPM 14-10 & MFADR 13-24
5733 S. Baldwin Avenue
December 9, 2014 – Page 6 of 7
D.2. That the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with
applicable general and specific plans and/or the City’s Multiple-Family Residential
Design Guidelines.
D.3. That the site is not physically suitable for the type of development.
D.4. That the site is not physically suitable for the density of development.
D.5. That the design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements is likely to cause
substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or
wildlife or their habitat.
D.6. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements is likely to cause
serious public health problems.
D.7. That the requested subdivision injuriously affects the neighborhood wherein said
lot is located.
D.8. That the design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will conflict with
easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property
within the proposed subdivision. In this connection, the legislative body may
approve a map if it finds that alternate easements for access or for use, will be
provided and that these will be substantially equivalent to ones previously
acquired by the public. This finding shall apply only to easements of record or to
easements established by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction and no
authority is hereby granted to a legislative body to determine that the public at
large has acquired easements for access through or use of property within the
proposed subdivision.
D.9. That the proposed waste discharge would result in or add to violation of
requirements of a California Regional Water Quality Control Board.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments
regarding this matter prior to the December 9, 2014 public hearing, please contact
Assistant Planner, Nick Baldwin by calling (626) 574-5444, or by email to
nbaldwin@ArcadiaCA.gov.
Approved:
Attachment No. 1: Resolution No. 1929
Attachment No. 2: Aerial Photo with Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject
Property and Surrounding Properties
Attachment No. 3: Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-10 (73006)
TPM 14-10 & MFADR 13-24
5733 S. Baldwin Avenue
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Attachment No. 4: Proposed Architectural Plans
Attachment No. 5: Preliminary Exemption Assessment
Attachment No. 6: 300-foot Radius Map
Attachment No. 1
Attachment No. 1
Attachment No. 1
Resolution No. 1929
RESOLUTION NO. 1929
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP NO.
TPM 14-10 (73006) AND MULTIPLE-FAMILY ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
REVIEW NO. MFADR 13-24 WITH A CLASS 32 CATEGORICAL
EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA) FOR A FOUR-UNIT RESIDENTIAL CONDOMINIUM
DEVELOPMENT AT 5733 S. BALDWIN AVENUE
WHEREAS, on August 15, 2013, an application was filed by Wilson Tan of the
Architech Group for the design review of a four-unit residential condominium
development at 5733 S. Baldwin Avenue, Development Services Department Case No.
MFADR 13-24; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2014, an application was filed by Hank Jong of EGL
Associates for the subdivision of a four-unit residential condominium development at
5733 S. Baldwin Avenue, Development Services Department Case No. TPM 14-10
(73006) (the design review application and the subdivision application are hereafter
individually and collectively referred to as the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, on November 24, 2014, Planning Services completed an
environmental assessment for the Project in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and recommended that the Planning Commission
determine the Project is exempt under CEQA per Section 15332 of the CEQA
Guidelines because the Project is considered infill development; and
WHEREAS, on December 9, 2014, a duly noticed public hearing was held before
the Planning Commission on said Project, at which time all interested persons were
given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence.
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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 staff report dated December 9, 2014 are true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds, based upon the entire record:
1. That the proposed Project together with the provisions for its design and
improvement is consistent with the City’s General Plan, the City’s Subdivision and
Zoning Regulations, the State Subdivision Map Act, and the City’s Multiple-Family
Residential Design Guidelines.
FACT: The proposed project will replace the existing single-family residential
building with a new, four-unit, residential development that is consistent in character
with the Medium Density Multiple-Family Residential designation as described in the
City’s General Plan..
2. That the discharge of waste from the Proposed project into the community
sewer system will not violate existing requirements prescribed by a California Regional
Water Quality Control Board.
FACT: The Arcadia Public Works Services Department confirmed that the
proposed development will be adequately served by the existing sewer infrastructure
and the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board will be
satisfied.
3. That this Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) per Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines.
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4. That the Development Services Director or designee is authorized to approve
and execute, if necessary, a subdivision agreement for this project.
SECTION 3. For the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission approves
Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-10 (73006) and Multiple-Family Architectural Design
Review No. MFADR 13-24, and determines that the Project is Categorically Exempt per
Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines, for a four-unit residential condominium
development at 5733 S. Baldwin Avenue, subject to the conditions of approval attached
hereto.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
Passed, approved and adopted this 9th day of December, 2014.
Chairman, Planning Commission
ATTEST:
Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch
City Attorney
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RESOLUTION NO. 1929
Conditions of Approval
1. The project shall be developed and maintained by the applicant/property owner in a
manner that is consistent with the plans submitted and conditionally approved for
TPM 73006 and MFADR 13-24, subject to the approval of the Community
Development Administrator or designee.
2. The applicant/property owner shall pay the following fees prior to approval of the
Parcel Map: A Map Fee of $100.00 and a Final Approval Fee of $25.00 for a total of
$125.00.
3. The applicant/property owner shall construct and/or enter into a subdivision
improvement agreement with the City, and post security for all the public
improvements shown on the Tentative Parcel Map prior to approval of the Parcel
Map, including the following items:
a. Construction of a new driveway approach per City of Arcadia Standard Plans.
b. Grant the City of Arcadia a 4.6 foot easement along the front property line to allow
for a 4 foot wide accessible path behind the driveway approach.
c. Remove and replace the curb, gutter, and sidewalk along the entire frontage of
the site.
d. Installation of new street trees per the City of Arcadia Street Tree Master Plan in
the parkway along S. Baldwin Avenue shall be shown on the Grading Plan.
e. Prior to approval of the Parcel Map, the applicant/property owner shall submit to
the City Engineer for approval a separate demolition and erosion control plan
prepared by a registered civil engineer, which will be subject to the approval of the
City Engineer or designee. All existing structures shall be demolished prior to
approval of the Parcel Map.
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f. The applicant/property owner shall submit to the City Engineer a Grading Plan
prepared by a registered civil engineer, which is subject to the approval of the City
Engineer or designee prior to issuance of a building permit.
4. The proposed development will require a Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation
Plan (SUSMP) if there will be the creation, addition, or replacement of 5,000 square
feet or more of impermeable surface area. The applicant/property owner shall
comply with the SUSMP as prescribed by the Los Angeles County Department of
Public Works SUSMP Manual and the construction plans shall show the selected
measures on the grading plan.
5. The applicant/property owner Install an automatic fire sprinkler system per the City
of Arcadia Fire Department Single and Multiple-Family Dwelling Sprinkler Standard
prior to building occupancy.
6. The applicant/property owner shall comply with all City requirements regarding
building safety, fire prevention, detection, suppression, emergency access, public
right-of-way improvements, parking, water supply and water facilities, sewer
facilities, trash reduction and recycling requirements, and National Pollutant
Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) measures to the satisfaction of the Building
Official, Fire Marshal, Public Works Services Director and Development Services
Director. Compliance with these requirements is to be determined by having fully
detailed construction plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the
foregoing City officials and employees.
7. The applicant/property owner shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of
Arcadia and its officials, officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim,
action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officials, officers, employees or
agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or conditional approval of the
City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not
limited to any approval or conditional approval of the City Council, Planning
Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for
in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this
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project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action,
or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall
cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own
option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officials, officers,
employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
8. Approval of TPM 14-10 (73006) and MFADR 13-24 shall not take effect unless on or
before 30 calendar days after the Planning Commission adoption of the Resolution,
the applicant and property owner have executed and filed with the Community
Development Administrator or designee an Acceptance Form available from the
Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these
conditions of approval.
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Attachment No. 2
Attachment No. 2
Attachment No. 2
Aerial Photo with Zoning Information and
Photos of the Subject Property and
Surrounding Properties
Overlays
Selected parcel highlighted
Parcel location within City of Arcadian/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Property Owner(s):
Architectural Design Overlay:
Downtown Overlay:
Special Height Overlay:
Parking Overlay:
Lot Area (sq ft):
Year Built:
Main Structure / Unit (sq. ft.):
General Plan:
R-3
Number of Units:
HDR
Zoning:
Property Characteristics
1947
1,024
8,900
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SU,QILU AND NGHI MO ET AL SU,STEPHEN
Site Address:
5733 BALDWIN AVE
This map is a user generated static output from an Internet mapping site and is for
reference only. Data layers that appear on this map may or may not be accurate, current,
or otherwise reliable.
Report generated03-Dec-2014
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5733 S. Baldwin Ave., Subject
Property
5737 S. Baldwin Ave., Adjacent
Property to the North
5741 and 5743 S. Baldwin Ave., Properties Two
and Three Lots to the North
5757 S. Baldwin Ave., Property to the North at
the Corner of S. Baldwin Ave. and Workman Ave.
5727 S. Baldwin Ave., Adjacent Property to the
South
9971 E. Live Oak Ave., Property to the South at the
Corner of S. Baldwin Avenue and E. Live Oak Avenue
2820 S. Baldwin Ave., Property Across the Street
2820 S. Baldwin Ave., Property Across the Street
to the North
2820 S. Baldwin Ave., Property Across the Street
to the South
Attachment No. 3
Attachment No. 3
Attachment No. 3
Tentative Parcel Map No. 14-10 (73006)
Attachment No. 4
Attachment No. 4
Attachment No. 4
Proposed Architectural Plans
Attachment No. 5
Attachment No. 5
Attachment No. 5
Preliminary Exemption Assessment
FORM “A” – Preliminary Exemption Assessment
PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT
(Certificate of Determination
When Attached to Notice of Exemption)
1. Name or description of project: A Tentative Parcel Map No. TPM 14-10 (73006) and Multiple
Family Architectural Design Review No. MFADR 13-24 for a four
unit, residential condominium development
2. Project Location – Identify street
address and cross streets or attach
a map showing project site
(preferably a USGS 15’ or 7 1/2’
topographical map identified by
quadrangle name):
5733 S. Baldwin Avenue (between Workman Avenue and E. Live
Oak Avenue)
3. Entity or person undertaking
project:
A.
B. Other (Private)
(1) Name Architech Group
(2) Address 235 E. Main St., Suite 200
Alhambra, CA 91801
4. Staff Determination:
The Lead Agency’s Staff, having undertaken and completed a preliminary review of this project in
accordance with the Lead Agency's "Local Guidelines for Implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment
because:
a. The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA.
b. The project is a Ministerial Project.
c. The project is an Emergency Project.
d. The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study.
e. The project is categorically exempt.
Applicable Exemption Class: 15332 (Class 32, Infill development)
f. The project is statutorily exempt.
Applicable Exemption:
g. The project is otherwise exempt
on the following basis:
h. The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency.
Name of Lead Agency:
Date: November 24, 2014 Staff:Nick Baldwin, Assistant Planner
Attachment No. 6
Attachment No. 6
Attachment No. 6
Radius Map