HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2 - CUP 14-17DATE: January 27, 2015
TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission
FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Tim Schwehr, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 1932 – APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. CUP 14-17 WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FOR A 1,200
SQUARE-FOOT TUTORING CENTER AT 23 LAS TUNAS DRIVE
Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 1932
SUMMARY
The applicant is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 14-
17 for a 1,200 square-foot tutoring center at an existing 58,200 square-foot commercial
building at 23 Las Tunas Drive – see the attached aerial photo, photos of the site, and
proposed plans (Attachment Nos. 2 & 3). It is recommended that the Planning
Commission approve CUP 14-17 and adopt the attached Resolution No. 1932
(Attachment No. 1) that incorporates a finding that this project qualifies as a Categorical
Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the requisite
findings for approval of a Conditional Use Permit, and the conditions of approval as
listed in this staff report.
BACKGROUND
The subject property is a five-acre site zoned MU, Mixed Use. It is developed with a
58,200 square-foot commercial shopping center. The major tenants are a Rite Aid
drugstore, an O’Reilly Auto Parts store, and a Goodwill thrift store. There is also a
vacant, 6,000 square-foot unit that was last occupied by a Sir George’s Restaurant, and
in addition to the subject unit, there are seven other smaller units that include two
businesses with Conditional Use Permits; a 2,400 square-foot restaurant (Resolution
No. 1408 - Attachment No. 8) and a 1,500 square-foot tutoring center that is operated
by the applicant as the Little Stanford Institute. Resolution No. 1648 and the staff report
for CUP 01-18 for this tutoring center are included as Attachment No. 5.
The surrounding properties consist of a church to the north of the site zoned R-2; an
office building to the west zoned C-2; retail uses to the south across Las Tunas
Drive/Live Oak Avenue zoned C-2; and a gas station to the east across Santa Anita
Avenue zoned MU. In addition, a small retail property zoned MU abuts the subject site
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to the southeast at the intersection of Santa Anita Avenue and Live Oak Avenue. This
property was formerly occupied by a Famima convenience store, but is now vacant. It
has separate vehicular access and a separate parking lot that does not connect to the
subject property.
The subject property has 277 parking spaces, which is deficient by 81 parking spaces
from the Code requirement of 358 spaces. An application at the subject property was
last reviewed by the Planning Commission in August of 2001, when Conditional Use
Permit No. CUP 01-18 was approved for the applicant’s 1,500 square-foot tutoring
center. There was a parking deficiency at that time, and the staff report noted that there
is ample available on-site parking for the tutoring center. CUP 01-18 was unanimously
approved by the Planning Commission.
PROPOSAL
The applicant is proposing to open a 1,200 square-foot tutoring center. The subject
commercial unit was previously occupied by an acupuncture clinic, and will be
remodeled to have four, small classrooms, and one restroom. Instruction shall be limited
to kindergarten through high school aged students. Attachment No. 3 shows the site
plan for the property and the proposed floor plan, and the business plan and sample
class schedule are included as Attachment No. 4. The maximum occupancy of the four
classrooms is 24 people. Based on this occupancy limit, and the applicant’s statement
that there will only be four staff members at any time, the parking requirement for this
tutoring center is 11 spaces, based on the requirements of one parking space for each
staff member, and one parking space for every three students. This is an increase in
the required parking of four spaces compared to the previous acupuncture use.
The applicant currently operates a 1,500 square-foot tutoring center at this property in
the northeast corner unit of the shopping center. The applicant would continue to
operate this tutoring center, along with the proposed tutoring center. The applicant
states that the new tutoring center will primarily be for middle school and high school
students, and the existing center for elementary school students.
ANALYSIS
Although the parking at this commercial center is currently deficient by Code, staff’s
observations of this center indicate that the parking lot is very underutilized with an
estimated 50% of the on-site parking available at any time. This is similar to the parking
situation that existed in 2001 when the last CUP was approved by the Planning
Commission for the applicant’s existing tutoring center. The current parking requirement
for the commercial center is 358 spaces, which is the same parking requirement that
existed in 2001. The proposed tutoring center would increase the parking requirement
by four spaces to 362 spaces; a negligible increase given the long-standing
underutilization of the parking at this center. There is adequate parking capacity to
accommodate the proposed use.
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The applicant’s business plan indicates that pick-ups and drop-offs would occur at both
the front and rear entry areas of the proposed tutoring center. After reviewing this with
the applicant, it has been decided that pick-ups and drop-offs should only take place
through the front entry. A condition of approval to this effect is included.
FINDINGS
Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use
Permit to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions
can be satisfied:
1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the
public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or
vicinity.
Facts to Support the Finding: As a commercial use, the proposed tutoring center is
consistent with the zoning and land use designation of the site and area, and with
conditions of approval, will not have any adverse impacts to the neighboring
businesses or properties.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized.
Facts to Support the Finding: In the MU, Mixed Use Zone, a tutoring center is
allowed with an approved Conditional Use Permit per Section 9268.1 of the Arcadia
Municipal Code.
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate
said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and
other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the
neighborhood.
Facts to Support the Finding: The applicant will remodel an existing 1,200 square-
foot, commercial unit. Based on the maximum occupancy limit of 24 people and the
underutilization of the parking lot, the on-site parking lot is adequate to
accommodate the proposed use and the existing other uses.
4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to
carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use.
Facts to Support the Finding: The site is located along Las Tunas Drive and Santa
Anita Avenue, both of which are multi-lane streets adequate in size and paving to
carry the traffic expected to be generated by the proposed use.
5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan.
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Facts to Support the Finding: A tutoring center is a commercial use consistent with
the Mixed Use General Plan Land Use Designation of the site. The activities that
will take place at a tutoring center are consistent with the allowable uses described
in the General Plan.
The proposed project, with the recommended conditions of approval, will satisfy each
prerequisite condition, and 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 to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Community
Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director, or their
respective designees. Any changes to the existing facility may be subject to building
permits after having fully detailed plans submitted for plan check review and approval by
the aforementioned City officials and employees, or designees.
ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
If it is determined that no significant physical alterations to the site are necessary, then
this project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption per the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines for the use of an existing facility. See Attachment No. 6 for the Preliminary
Exemption Assessment.
PUBLIC NOTICE
Public hearing notices for CUP 14-17 were mailed on January 16, 2015 to the property
owners, tenants, and occupants of those properties that are within 300 feet of the subject
property – see Attachment No. 7 for the radius map. Because staff considers the
proposed project exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) the public hearing notice was not published in a local newspaper. As of
January 21, 2015, no comments were received in response to the public hearing notices.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the Planning Commission approve Conditional Use Permit No.
CUP 14-17, subject to the following conditions:
1. Tenant improvements to the interior of the commercial unit shall be consistent with
the approved floor plan.
2. The tutoring center shall not operate between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
3. Instruction shall be limited to kindergarten through high school aged students.
4. All pick-up and drop-off of students shall occur in front of the subject unit.
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5. The property owner/applicant shall install a fully automatic and a manual fire alarm
system prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or a City Business
License for the tutoring center.
6. The property owner/applicant shall remodel or replace the exit doors as needed so
that each exit door is equipped with either lever or panic type hardware prior to the
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or a City Business License for the tutoring
center.
7. The property owner/applicant shall provide a Knox box adjacent to the front entry
door prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy or a City Business License
for the tutoring center.
8. The use approved by CUP 14-17 is limited to a tutoring center and shall be
operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans
submitted and approved for CUP 14-17, and shall be subject to periodic
inspections, after which the provisions of this Conditional Use Permit may be
adjusted after due notice to address any adverse impacts to the adjacent streets,
rights-of-way, and/or the neighboring businesses and properties.
9. 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. Any changes to the existing facility may be
subject to building permits after having fully detailed plans submitted for plan check
review and approval by the aforementioned City officials and employees, or
designees.
10. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 14-17
shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which
could result in the closing of the tutoring center.
11. The applicant 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
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option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officials, officers,
employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
12. Approval of CUP 14-17 shall not be of effect unless on or before 30 calendar days
after Planning Commission adoption of the Resolution, the property owner and
applicant has 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 proposal, the Commission should
approve a motion to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 14-17 stating that the
proposal satisfies the requisite findings, and adopt the attached Resolution No. 1932
that incorporates the requisite environmental and Conditional Use Permit findings and
the conditions of approval as presented in this staff report, or as modified by the
Commission.
Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this proposal, the Commission should
approve a motion to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 14-17, stating
the finding(s) that the proposal does not satisfy with reasons based on the record, and
direct staff to prepare a resolution for adoption at the next meeting that incorporates the
Commission’s decision and specific findings.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments
regarding this matter prior to the January 27, 2015, hearing, please contact Associate
Planner, Tim Schwehr at (626) 574-5422, or tschwehr@ArcadiaCA.gov.
Approved:
Attachment No. 1: Resolution No. 1932
Attachment No. 2: Aerial Photo with Zoning Information & Photos of the Subject Property
Attachment No. 3: Site Plan and Floor Plan
Attachment No. 4: Business Plan & Sample Class Schedule
Attachment No. 5: Resolution No. 1648 (CUP 01-18) Little Stanford Institute
Attachment No. 6: Preliminary Exemption Assessment
Attachment No. 7: 300-foot Radius Map
Attachment No. 8: Resolution No. 1408 (CUP 89-04) A&J Restaurant
Attachment No. 2
Attachment No.2
Aerial Photo with Zoning Information &
Photos of Subject Property
SUBJECT PROPERTY – VIEW FROM LAS TUNAS DRIVE
SUBJECT PROPERTY – VIEW FROM SANTA ANITA AVENUE
SUBJECT COMMERCIAL UNIT – ADJACENT TO GOODWILL STORE
SUBJECT COMMERCIAL UNIT – FRONT ENTRANCE
Attachment No. 3
Attachment No.3
Site Plan & Floor Plan
Attachment No. 4
Attachment No.4
Business Plan & Sample Class Schedule
Attachment No. 5
Attachment No.5
Resolution No. 1648 (CUP 01-018)
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RESOLUTION
1648
ARESOLUTIONOFTHEPLANNINGCOMMISSIONOF THECITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTINGCONDmONALUSEPERMITNO.
CUP01-018TOOPERATEANEDUCATIONCENTER, LOCATED AT
2617
SANTA ANITAAVENUE
WHEREAS, on
July 2, 2001, aConditional UsePermitapplication wasfiled by
KwaiWong tooperate aneducational center,
Development Services Department Case
No. C.U.P. 01-018, at propertycommonly known As2617S. SantaAnitaAvenue; and
WHEREAS, Apublic hearing washeld on
August 14,2001, atwhichtimeall
interested persons were.
given full opportunity tobeheardand to present evidence.
NOWTHEREFORE, THEPLANNINGCOMMISSIONOFTHECITYOF
ARCADIAHEREBYRESOLYESASFOLLOWS:
SECTION1. Thatthefactualdatasubmittedby theDevelopment Services
Department intheattached report is trueand correct.
SECTION 2.
ThisCommissionfinds:
1. Thatthegranting ofsuchConditionalUsePermitwill notbedetrimental to
the public health orwelfare, or
injurious tothe property or
improvements insuch zoneor
vicinity.
2. Thatthe use
applied for atthelocationindicatedis a proper useforwhich a
ConditionalUse Permit is authorized.
3. That thesite abutsstreetsand highwaysadequate in
width and pavement type
to carry thekindoftraffic generatedby the proposed use.
4. Thatthegranting ofsuch ConditionalUsePermitwill not
adversely affectthe
comprehensive GeneralPlan.
5. That the use
applied forwill not
have asubstantialadverse impact onthe
environment, andthatbased upon therecord asawholethereis noevidence thatthe
proposedproject willhave any
potential for anadverseeffect onwildlife resourcesorthe
habitat upon whichthewildlife depends.
SECTION3. Thatforthe foregoing reasonsthisCommission grants. a
ConditionalUse Permit to operate aneducational center, upon the following conditions:
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I. Thereshallbe no
parking or
stoppingalong the driveway aislefor picking-
up/or
dropping offofstudents.
2. Two "LoadingOnly" spaces shallbe provided inaddition to anyrequired van-
accessible handicappedparking spacesubject tostaff'sreviewand approval.
3. Themaximumhumberofstudents atany onetime shall notexceedfifty (50).
4. AllCity coderequirements regardingaccessibility, fire protection, occupancy,
andsafety shallbecomplied with tothe satisfactionof Building ServicesandtheFire
Department.
5. Approval ofCUP01-018shall nottake effectuntilthe property owner and
applicant haveexecutedandfiledthe Acceptance FormavailablefromtheDevelopment
Services Department toindicate acceptance of the
conditions of approval.
6. Allconditions of approval shallbe complied with prior tothe opening ofthe
learning center.
Noncompliance withtheplans, provisions andconditionsofCUP01-
018shallbegrounds forimmediate suspension or
revocation of anyapprovals forthe
education center.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of thisResolution and
shall cause a copy tobeforwarded tothe City Councilofthe City ofArcadia.
IHEREBYCERTIFYthatthe forgoing Resolution was
adopted at a
regular
meeting ofthePlanning Commissionheld on
August 14,2001, by thefollowing vote:
AYES: CommissionerHuang,. Murphy, Olson, Kalemkiarian
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Chainhan, Planning Commission
City ofArcadia
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City of Arcadia
APPROVEDASTOFORM:
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Steph nP. Deitsch, CItyAttorney
STAFFREPORT
DEVELOPMENTSER~CESDEPARTMENT
August 14,2001
TO: ArcadiaCity Plannin.g Commission
FROM: DonnaButler, CommunityDevelopment Administrator
By: ThomasLi, AssistantPlanner
SUBJECT: Conditional UsePermitNo. 01-018
SUMMARY
ThisConditional UsePermit (C.U.P.) application was
submitted by KwaiWong for a
1,500 sq. ft. educationcenterat2617S. SantaAnitaAvenue. The intentofthe
learning center is to
aid young studentstobecome academically successful in
school.
The Development Services Department is recommendingapproval of
CUP01-018
and adoption of ResolutionNo. 1648that grants such permitsubject tothe conditions
inthisstaff report.
GENERALINFORMATION
APPLICANT: KwaiWong (Tenant - HongKong Education Center)
LOCATION: 2617
S. Santa AnitaAvenue
REQUEST: A
Conditional UsePermitfor an
education center.
SITEAREA: 215,186 sq.ft. (4.94 acres)
FRONTAGES: 335Feet on
SantaAnitaAvenue
642Feet onLasTunasAvenue
EXISTINGLANDUSE & ZONING:
Thesiteis developed with a
58,375 sq.ft. commercial shopping center; zoned
C-2
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SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: Multiple-family residential; zonedR-2.
South: Carwash andauto-
repair center; zonedCoM.
East: Chevron gas station; zonedC-1.
West: Coco's
Restaurant; zonedCoO.
GENERAL PLANDESIGNATION:
Thesiteis designated asCommercial.
PROPOSALAND
ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting aConditional UsePermitto operate a1,500 sq.ft.
education centerat
2617S. Santa AnitaAvenue, as shown onthesubmittedsite
plan. The leaming centerwill have up tofive (5) employees asteachers, with an
approximate enrollmentof50
students. Afterschool programs willbeprovided during
weekdays forchildrenfrom Kindergarten tofifth grade, andweekendclasses forall
ages. Thehoursof operation willbe9am to7pm on
weekdays and9am to4pm on
weekends, withclass hoursof 3pm to 6pm and 9am-12pm, respectively.
Alearning centeris a
permitted useinthe C-2 zonewith an
approved conditional use
permit.
The
proposed 1,500 sq. ft. educationcenter
requires one spaceper 35 sq. ft. of
instructional area (800 sq. ft.). Base on thisrequirement, 23 spaces are
required for
theleaming center.
Currently, thesitehas a
parkingdeficiency of65 spaces, andwiththeadditionofthe
proposed educationcenter
the overallparking deficiency wouldbe81I.e., 277 on-
site spacesprovided in
lieu of 358requiredby code.
Proposed MixofUses andCurrentParkinQRequirements
Approx. CurrentTotal
Size ParkingParkingParking
TvoeofUsein sa. ft. Reauirement Allocated'
DeficiencvNotes
1 - Retail 35,479 178169 9
2 - CoinLaundry I Cleaners 3,480 18171
3 - Travel Agency 1,1905 41
4 - Restaurant8,380844044
5 - Acupuncture 1,190 761MC99-042
6 - AdultHealthCenter 7;15643349
7 -
Proposed School 1,50023 716CUP01-018
Totals58,375 3582IT81 (net
parking deficiency)
Based oneach use'sshareofthe278 on-site parking spaces available (I.e., 4.76 spacesper 1,000
st.)
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The proposed education center, if approved, would accountfor16 spaces (20%) of
anoverallsite deficiency of 81parking spaces.
ANALYSIS
Staffbelievesthatthe applicant's
proposal, if approved, wouldnot impact thatnoted
on-
site parking sincethe majority ofthestudents arenotof a
driving age. Also, staff
havisitedthesite onseveraloccasions, attimeswhenstudents are
anticipated tobe
dropped-off or
picked-up, andobservedthatthereis ample on-
site parking spaces
availableinthevicinity oftheproposed educational center.
Theapplicant shallbe required to
comply with allcoderequirements as
determined
necessaryby the Building Official, FireMarshall, and Community Development
Administrator.
CEQA
Pursuanttothe prOVIsions oftheCaliforniaEnvironmental Quality Act, the
Development Services Department has prepared an
initial study forthe proposed
project. Saidinitial study did notdisclose any substantial or
potentially sljbstantial
adversechange in any ofthephysical conditionswithinthe areaaffected by the
projectincluding land, air, water,
minerals, flora, fauna, ambientnoiseand objects of
historical or
aestheticsignificance. When considering the record asa
whole, thereis
noevidencethatthe proposedproject willhave anypotential foradverseeffect on
wildlife resourcesorthe habitat upon whichthe' wildlife depends. Therefore, a
Negative Declarationhas beenprepared for this project.
RECOMMENDATION
TheDevelopment Services Department recommends approval ofConditionalUse
PermitNo. CUP01-018 subject to
thefollowing conditions:
1. Thereshallbe no
parking or
stoppingalong thedriveway aislefor picking-up/or
dropping offofstudents.
2. Two "LoadingOnly" spaces shallbe provided inaddition to anyrequired van-
accessiblehandicapped parking space
subject tostaff'sreview andapproval.
3. Themaximumnumberofstudentsat anyone time shallnot
exceed fifty (50).
4. All City code requirementsregardingaccessibility, fire protection, occupancy,
andsafety shallbe complied with to
thesatisfactionof Building Servicesandthe
FireDepartment.
5. Approval ofCUP 01-018shall nottakeeffectuntilthe property ownerand
applicant haveexecutedandfiled theAcceptance Formavailablefromthe
Development ServicesDepartment toindicate acceptance oftheconditionsof
approval.
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6. Allconditionsof approval shallbe complied with prior tothe opening ofthe
leaming center. Noncompliance withthe plans, provisions andconditions of
CUP01-018 shallbe grounds forimmediatesuspension orrevocationof any
approvals fortheeducationcenter.
FINDINGS AND
MOTIONS
Approval
The Planning Commissionshould moveto approve andfilethe Negative Declaration
and adopt ResolutionNo. 1648: AResolutionofthe Planning Commissionofthe City
ofArcadia, California, granting ConditionalUsePermit No. 01-018to operate an
education center.
Denial
Ifthe Planning Commissionintends to deny this
ConditionalUsePermitapplication,
theCommissionshould state
the reasonsfordenialanddirectstaff to prepare the
appropriate resolution incorporating theCommission'sdecisionand specificfindings.
If anyPlanning Commissioner, orotherinterested party has any questions or
commentsregarding this matterprior tothe August 14, 2001 publichearing, please
contactAssistantPlanner, ThomasLiat (626) 574-5447.
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DonnaL. Butler J
CommunityDevelopment Administrator
Attachments: LandUseand ZoningMap
Plans
Negative Declaration & InitialStudy
Resolution 1648
CUP01-018
August 14,2001
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Attachment No. 6
Attachment No.6
Preliminary Exemption Assessment
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
Preliminary Exemption Assessment\2011 FORM “A”
PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT
(Certificate of Determination
When Attached to Notice of Exemption)
1. Name or description of project: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 14-17 for a 1,200 square
foot tutoring center
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):
23 Las Tunas Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007
(cross streets: Santa Anita Avenue & El Monte Avenue)
3. Entity or person undertaking project:
A.
B. Other (Private)
(1) Name Stanford Institute
(2) Address
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: Section 15301
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: December 30, 2014 Staff: Tim Schwehr, Associate Planner
Attachment No. 7
Attachment No.7
300-foot Radius Map
Attachment No. 8
Attachment No.8
Resolution No. 1408 (CUP 89-004)
RESOLUTION1408
A
RESOLUTION OF THEPLANNINGCOMMISSIONOF THE
CITYOF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTINGCONDmONAL
USEPERMIT89-004TO EXPANDANEATING
ESTABLISHMENTAT 27 &
29WESTLASTUNAS DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on
April 6, 1989, an
application was filedby EdmundandLai
WanLiLowe toexpand an
eating establishment, Planning Department CaseNo.
c.u.P. 89-004, on propertycommonly known as 27 & 29WestLasTunasDrive, more
particularly described asfollows:
SEEEXHIBIT "A"
WHEREAS, a
publichearing washeld on
May 9,1989, atwhich timeall
interested persons were
given full opportunity tobeheard andto present evidence;
NOW, THEREFORE, THEPLANNING COMMISSIONOFTHECITYOF
ARCADIA HEREBYRESOLYESASFOLLOWS:
SECTION1. That thefactual datasubmitted by thePlanningDepartment in
theattached report is trueand correct.
SECTION 2. ThisCommissionfinds:
1. Thatthe granting ofsuchConditionalUsePermit will notbedetrimental
tothe public health or welfare, or
injurious tothe property or
improvements in
such zoneor
vicinity.
2,
Thatthe use
applied for atthelocationindicatedis properly oneforwhich
a
ConditionalUse Permit
isauthorized.
3. Thatthe siteforthe proposed useisadequate insizeandshape to
accommodatesaid use, andallyards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading,
landscaping and otherfeatures are
adequate to
adjust said usewith thelandand
usesin
the neighborhood.
4.
Thatthe siteabuts streetsand highwaysadequate in
width and pavement
type to carry the kindoftraffic generatedby the proposed use.
5. Thatthe granting ofsuchConditionalUsePermit will not
adversely affect
the comprehensive GeneralPlan.
6. Thatthe use
applied forwill nothave asubstantialadverse impact onthe
environment.
SECTION3. Thatforthe foregoing reasonsthisCommission grants a
ConditionalUse Permit to operate an
eating establishment upon thefollowing
conditions:
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1. Seating shallbelimited to amaximum
of24people.
2. A
modificationshallbe granted for285 parking spaces in
lieuof 357 spaces.
Thisshall only beforthe use
approvedby CUP89-004, and doesnotconstitute a
general reductionin parking forthetotal site.
3. Amodificationshallbe granted for 3% landscaping in
the parking areain
lieuof5%. Thisshall only beforthe use
approvedby CUP 89-004, andnotfor any
other newor
changed usesonthe site.
4. Anautomatichoodandductfire extinguishing system shallbeinstalled to
thesatisfactionoftheArcadiaFire Department.
5. The subject siteshallbemaintained as per the plans onfile inthePlan-
ningDepartment.
6. CUP89-004shall nottakeeffectuntilthe property owner and applicant
have executedtheform available atthePlanning Department indicating awareness
and acceptance oftheconditionsof approval.
7. Noncompliance withthe provisions andconditionsofthisConditionalUse
Permitshallconstitute grounds foritsimmediatesuspension orrevocation.
SECTION4.
Thedecision, findings andconditionscontained inthis
ResolutionreflecttheCommission'sactionof May 9, 1989and thefollowing vote:
AYES: CommissionersAmato, Clark, Hedlund, Papay and Szany
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
SECTION5. The Secretary shall certify tothe adoption of thisResolutionand
shall causea copy tobeforwarded tothe City Councilofthe City ofArcadia.
I
HEREBYCERTIFYthatthe foregoing Resolution was
adopted at a
regular
meeting ofthe Planning Commissionheld onthe23th day of May, 1989by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
CommissionersAmato, Clark, Hedlund, Papay andSzany
None
None
MdAU/;~~
Secretary, Planning Commission
City ofArcadia
Cfiairman, Planning Co on
City ofArcadia
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