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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 1 - CUP 19-04DATE: August 27, 2019 TO: Honorable Chairman and Planning Commission FROM: Lisa Flores, Planning & Community Development Administrator By: Vanessa Quiroz, Associate Planner SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2036 – APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 19-04 WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION UNDER THE CALIFORNIA QUALITY ACT (“CEQA”) FOR A NEW ARCADE WITH EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION, A RESTAURANT/BAR, AND KARAOKE AT 1020 S. BALDWIN AVENUE Recommendation: Adopt Resolution No. 2036 SUMMARY The Applicant, McClellan, Badiyi and Associates, on behalf of the property owner, Ankaa Live Plaza, LLC., is requesting approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19- 04 with a parking modification to operate a new arcade (dba: EXP Arcade) with extended hours of operation (until 2:00 a.m., seven days a week) that will include 44 arcade machines/devices, a computer game room with ten (10) computers for internet gaming, a restaurant/bar, and eight (8) private karaoke rooms at 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue. This project has been found to be a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as the use of an existing facility. It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2036 (Attachment No.1) and find this project Categorically Exempt under CEQA and approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04, subject to the conditions listed in the staff report. BACKGROUND The subject site is a corner lot located at the northeast corner of S. Baldwin Avenue and Arcadia Avenue. The site is 58,790 square feet in size and is developed with a 36,107 square foot commercial building that includes a 2,900 square foot basement – refer Attachment No. 2 for the Aerial Photo with Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject Property and Surrounding Properties. The site is zoned C-G (General Commercial) and is located within one of the City’s major commercial districts (Baldwin and Duarte Commercial District). The surrounding commercial properties along S. Baldwin Avenue are all zoned, C-G (General Commercial). The site is also adjacent to R-3, Multiple- Family zoned residential properties to the east. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 2 of 11 The parking lot area has a total of 124 parking spaces, which extends over three separate legal lots at 1020 and 1010 S. Baldwin Avenue, and 652 Fairview Avenue. All the owners have rights over the 124 parking spaces and driveway access through a reciprocal parking and access easement since 1961 - refer to the aerial view to the right. Since 1960, a bowling alley has occupied the subject site. The last tenant to occupy this building was AMF Bowling, which officially closed in June of this year. Throughout the years, the bowling alley added ancillary uses such as a restaurant, bar, and karaoke to keep the business afloat and competitive. However, the lease was up and the business owner, AMF Bowling, chose not to renew their lease. The property owner is now looking to reactivate the site by revamping the commercial/entertainment use that has existed on this site for 59 years. PROPOSAL EXP Arcade will feature a variety of video games that include the latest competitive gaming equipment for Esports, retro video games, and a computer game room. EXP Arcade hopes to provide a gaming experience that is fun for everyone, but that also provides an arena for competitive gaming that will serve Arcadia and the San Gabriel Valley. The business owners will be providing various types of gaming devices, and services in order to attract a wide customer base. EXP Arcadia will have 44 arcade machines/devices, a computer game room with ten (10) computers for internet gaming, a 1,369 square foot dining area adjacent to a 2,746 square foot bar area where food service will be provided in both areas. The facility will also have eight (8) private karaoke rooms in the basement area, which was previously occupied by a single karaoke tenant when the bowling alley was in operation – refer to * Proposed interior rendering *Aerial view of the subject site, 1010 S. Baldwin Avenue, and 652 Fairview Avenue (parking lot). 1020 S. Baldwin Ave. – Subject 1010 S. Baldwin Ave. 652 Fairview Ave. (Parking lot) Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 3 of 11 Attachment No. 3 for the Site Plan and Floor Plan and Attachment No. 4 for the Business Plan and Interior Elevations. The business hours are limited to 2:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week. There will be 15 employees at any given time and two (2) security guards during all hours of operation. The business will have five (5) managers to oversee the business that have extensive experience managing and running multiple restaurants throughout Southern California. Given the size of the building, a total of 30 surveillance cameras will be installed throughout the arcade to monitor all activity in the inside and outside of the building. Except for signage, no exterior changes are proposed to the building under this proposal. ANALYSIS A Conditional Use Permit is required for the proposed operation. Although a bowling alley with similar commercial/entertainment uses have existed on this site for many years, the property owners are looking to reactivate the entertainment use with a diverse business plan that will include the latest trends in arcade gaming with a mixture of uses to create a one-stop entertainment hub. The proposed project is similar to two existing businesses within the City; Dave and Busters and Bowlero. The proposed operation will comply with the City’s current regulations and standards, and in order to minimize any potential impacts to the surrounding commercial and residential properties, EXP Arcade has included multiple measures in their business plan to help maintain order and provide a safe environment. For alcoholic beverage services (Type 47 for beer, wine, spirits, and liquor), consumption will be limited to the restaurant/bar area, and the private karaoke rooms. Patrons will not be permitted to walk around with alcoholic beverages. Additionally, every day, after 8 p.m., the business owner will ensure all individuals that are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and during all hours of operation all adults of drinking age (21 years and over) must wear a wristband to be easily identified. Karaoke will comply with current regulations. The use will not exceed 49% of the dining/seating area of the restaurant/bar and will only be permitted as an accessory use as required by the Development Code. The Applicant is proposing eight (8) private karaoke rooms with two (2) rooms located on the ground floor and the other six (6) * Proposed interior rendering Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 4 of 11 rooms located in the basement. Each room is required to have a window. As conditions of approval, the clear glass doors and/or windows must remain unobstructed at all times to allow for the easy viewing into the rooms from the hallway and surveillance cameras are required within each room to monitor activity. Extended hours of operation are considered anytime a business is open between midnight and 6:00 a.m. The Applicant is requesting to operate from 2:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m., seven days a week. Although late hours of operation are common within entertainment businesses such as a bowling alley, bar, and arcade, the business should be considerate of the residential properties to the rear. The previous bowling alley only operated as late as 2:00 a.m. on the weekends and Dave and Busters and Bowlero at the Westfield Mall, operate until 12:00 a.m. on the weekdays and until 1:00 a.m. on the weekends. However, unlike those two businesses at the mall, this site has residential properties directly to the rear and having late hours during the week days could have an impact to the adjacent properties in terms of noise and loitering. Therefore, in addition to the measures that the Applicant has incorporated into the business plan such as providing security guards and surveillance cameras, the late business hours should be limited to the following hours to prevent any potential impacts: Sunday through Thursday – 2:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) Friday and Saturday – 2:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. (commencing on these two days) In terms of parking, the parking rate for this use is 4.75 spaces for every 1,000 square feet of active space. The business will have approximately 20,089 square feet of active space, therefore a total of 96 parking spaces are required for this business. This is the same parking rate that was applied to Dave and Buster and Bowlero at the Westfield * Ground Floor Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 5 of 11 Mall. Because the parking area is shared with the business next door at 1010 S. Baldwin Avenue, the combined uses require a total of 139 parking spaces, and the site has 124 spaces. Therefore, the Applicant is requesting for a parking modification in conjunction with the proposed operation to allow for 15 less parking spaces. The proposed business hours only overlaps for a few hours during the day when all the businesses are in operation (2:30 to 5:00 p.m.), and the site always had ample parking when the bowling alley with karaoke was in operation. Therefore, there should be sufficient parking on-site throughout the day. However, the existing parking lots are in poor condition and needs to be resurfaced and restriped. As a result, a condition of approval has been placed on this project that this must be completed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. The arcade will be an active use for the Baldwin Ave commercial district. If successful, it will provide a large entertainment use and activity center outside of the Westfield Mall which is beneficial for diversifying nodes of activity in different locations throughout the City. FINDINGS Section 9107.09.050(B) of the Development Code requires that the Planning Commission many approve a Conditional Use Permit only if it first makes all of the following findings: 1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable specific plan. Facts to Support This Finding: The proposed project is consistent with the proposed uses and are typically found in the Commercial Land Use Designation of the site. The Commercial designation is intended to permit a wide range of commercial uses, which serve both neighborhood and citywide markets. The proposed project is similar to the previous use, a bowling alley that offered a variety of commercial recreation/entertainment use within the same space. The proposed project will also help reactivate the site and bring some nightlife to the Baldwin corridor. The proposed project will comply with following General Plan Land Use and Community Design Element goals and policies: x Policy LU-6.7: Encourage a balanced distribution of commercial development throughout the City, ensuring that neighborhoods and districts have adequate access to local-serving commercial uses. x Policy LU-6.8: Encourage the intensification of commercial uses on underutilized commercial properties and the transitioning of non-commercial uses on commercial properties in accordance with the Land Use Policy Map and all applicable regulations. x Goal LU-14: Maintain the economic success of Baldwin Avenue while enchasing the design. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 6 of 11 2. The proposed use is allowed within the applicable zone, subject to the granting of a Conditional Use Permit, and complies with all other applicable provisions of the Development Code and the Municipal Code. Facts to Support This Finding: The zoning of the site is C-G, Commercial-General and allows for this use through a Conditional Use Permit, as long as the use is an appropriate use for this site and the surrounding uses. The proposed project is an appropriate use for this site because it is compatible with the surrounding commercial businesses. The proposed project will include security measures, and the business will be required to abide by several conditions of approval that will help ensure that the new business will not negatively impact the neighboring commercial and residential properties. There is sufficient parking available for the existing uses and the proposed project. The proposed project was reviewed by various City departments, and it will comply with all the applicable requirements of the Building and Fire Code, the Municipal Code, and the Development Code. 3. The design, location, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed activity will be compatible with the existing and future land uses in the vicinity. Facts to Support This Finding: The proposed project will occupy an existing commercial building that was previously occupied by a bowling alley that offered recreational/entertainment uses for 59 years. The operation will be similar, and the facility can accommodate the proposed project. No exterior changes to the building are proposed. It has been determined that the existing three parking lots that serves nearby businesses and the proposed project can accommodate the demand for parking, including the proposed project. The proposed project will be compatible with the surrounding commercial uses along this commercial corridor. The proposed project will include security measures and will comply with conditions of approval that will help ensure that the new business will not impact the surrounding businesses and/or residential neighbors to the east. Therefore, the site is suitable for the proposed project and the use will be compatible with future land uses in the vicinity. 4. The site is physically suitable in terms of: a. Its design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics of the proposed use in order to accommodate the use, and all fences, landscaping, loading, parking, spaces, walls, yards, and other features required to adjust the use with the land and uses in the neighborhood; Facts to Support This Finding: The proposed project will occupy an existing commercial building. The subject property is improved with surface parking, landscaping, and other features typical of commercial developments. Although the proposed project would not meet the minimum parking requirement per Code, it has been determined that the existing parking lots with 124 parking spaces can accommodate the demand that would be generated from the proposed business and the adjacent uses, since the Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 7 of 11 business hours vary, and they only overlap for a few hours during the day. The site was able to accommodate the previous use that had a very similar demand. Therefore, the site will be suitable for the proposed project. b. Facts to Support This Finding: Streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to accommodate public and emergency vehicle (e.g., fire and medical) access. Facts to Support This Finding: The subject property is a developed site located on Baldwin Avenue, and has access at the rear of the lot from either Arcadia Avenue or Fairview Avenue. These streets are adequate in width and pavement type to carry the traffic generated by the proposed project, the adjoining commercial properties, and any emergency services that may need to access the site. Therefore, the proposed project will not impact any of the rights-of-way. c. Public protection services (e.g., fire protection, police protection, etc.). Facts to Support This Finding: Any improvements to the building will have to comply with all the current Building and Fire Code requirements. The Applicant has included security measures that have been reviewed and approved by the Arcadia Police Department that will ensure the security of the site and protection of the patrons of the business and the surrounding properties such as, providing two (2) security guards during all hours of operation and surveillance cameras throughout the building. The business owner is also requiring that after 8:00 p.m. all individuals that are under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and all adults of drinking age (21 years and over) must wear a wristband to be easily identified. d. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.). Facts to Support This Finding: The subject property is developed with an existing commercial building. All interior renovations will not result in an increase to the demand of the existing infrastructure, nor will the proposed project require upgrades to the existing utility facilities. Therefore, there will be no impacts upon the provisions of utilities or the City’s infrastructure by the proposed project. 5. The measure of site suitability shall be required to ensure that the type, density, and intensity of use being proposed will not adversely affect the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, constitute a nuisance, or be materially injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 8 of 11 Facts to Support This Finding: Numerous measures have been incorporated into the business plan. In addition, conditions of approval help minimize and mitigate any potential impacts to the surrounding properties. This includes prohibiting excessive loitering, providing two (2) security guards during all hours of operation, and requiring that after 8:00 p.m. all individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult and all adults of drinking age must wear a wrist band to be easily identified. Karaoke is proposed as an accessory use and will only be offered within private karaoke rooms. Each private karaoke room will have a security camera and windows will be installed in the walls and doors of each room to allow for observation from the outside. The proposed project will be required to be in compliance with the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (“ABC”) regulations. In addition, the City has the ability to adjust the provisions of the Conditional Use Permit to address any adverse impacts that may arise. Therefore, the site is suitable for the type of use and the proposed project will not adversely affect the general public welfare. 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. Parking and site design shall comply with by the property owner/applicant to the satisfaction of the Building Official, City Engineer, Planning & Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director, or their respective designees. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT It has been determined that the project qualifies as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption per the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301(a) of the CEQA Guidelines for a use of an existing facility - refer to Attachment No. 6 for the Preliminary Exemption Assessment. PUBLIC COMMENTS/NOTICE Public hearing notices for this item were mailed to the owners of those properties that are located within 300 feet of the subject property on August 15, 2019. The public hearing notice was published in the Arcadia Weekly on August 15, 2019. As of August 22, 2019 staff did not receive any public comments on this project. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2036 approving Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 to allow a new arcade with extended hours of operation, a restaurant/bar, and karaoke, and find that the project is Categorically Exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), subject to the following conditions of approval: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 9 of 11 1. CUP 19-04 is limited to an arcade with 44 arcade machines/devices, a computer game room with ten (10) computers for internet gaming, a restaurant/bar, and eight (8) private karaoke rooms with extended hours of operation. The proposed business shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved under CUP 19-04, and it 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, the neighboring businesses, and/or adjacent properties. An increase in the number of machines/devices shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning & Community Development Administrator, or designee. An increase beyond 60 machines/devices and internet gaming shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Commission. 2. The business hours are limited to 2:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m., Sundays through Thursdays and from 2:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. for hours of operation commencing on Fridays and Saturdays. 3. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy by Building Services, the Applicant shall comply with the following requirements: a. A clear glass door or window shall be installed to each private karaoke room. b. Surveillance cameras shall be provided throughout the business, including the entrances, each private karaoke room, computer room, hallways, and main area. A plan with the location of the cameras shall be subject to review and approval by the Police Chief, or designee. c. A metal detection device shall be placed at front and rear entrance of the business. d. The Applicant/Property Owner shall resurface the parking lots and restripe the parking spaces at 1020 and 1010 S. Baldwin Avenue, and 652 Fairview Avenue. The property owner at 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue and 652 Fairview Avenue shall obtain written consent from the property owner at 1010 S. Baldwin Avenue, authorizing permission to resurface and restripe the parking lot. If the owner cannot obtain consent from the adjacent owner at 1010 S. Baldwin Avenue, then the property owner shall be required to resurface the lot and restripe the parking spaces only at 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue and 652 Fairview Avenue. This work must be completed prior to obtaining a Certificate of Occupancy from the Building Services. e. The existing fire sprinkler system shall be extended to cover the entirety of the first floor. Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 10 of 11 f. The fire alarm system shall provide full notification on both floors. g. Activation of the fire alarm system shall shut down all arcade devices and/or music equipment. h. All exit doors that currently divide the first floor into two areas shall be either removed or permanently disabled. i. A Knox box shall be provided adjacent to the entry door on S. Baldwin Avenue. 4. After 8:00 p.m. every day, all individuals under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. 5. During all hours of operation, adults of drinking age (21 years and over) must wear a wristband in order to be easily identified. 6. The Applicant/Property Owner shall not allow excessive loitering in the parking lot areas. Loitering beyond 30 minutes shall be considered excessive. 7. All the employees shall be required to park on the northerly side of the parking lot off of 652 Fairview Avenue. 8. 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, Planning & Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshal, and Public Works Services Director, or their respective designees. The 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. 9. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 19-04 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in the closing of the arcade. 10. 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 Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 19-04 August 27, 2019 Page 11 of 11 own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officials, officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 11. Approval of CUP 19-04 shall not take effect until the Applicant and Property Owner have executed and filed with the City on or before 30 calendar days after the Planning Commission has adopted of the Resolution, an Acceptance Form to the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the 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 19-04, stating that the proposal satisfies the requisite findings, and adopting the attached Resolution No. 2036 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 No. CUP 19-04, stating that the finding(s) of 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 August 27, 2019 hearing, please contact Associate Planner, Vanessa Quiroz, at 626-574-5422, or by email at VQuiroz@ArcadiaCA.gov. Approved: Lisa L. Flores Planning & Community Development Administrator Attachment No. 1: Resolution No. 2036 Attachment No. 2: Aerial Photo and Zoning Information and Photos of the Subject Property and Surrounding Properties Attachment No. 3: Site Plan and Floor Plans Attachment No. 4: Business Plan and Interior Elevations Attachment No. 5: Preliminary Exemption Assessment $WWDFKPHQW1R 5HVROXWLRQ1R $WWDFKPHQW1R $WWDFKPHQW1R $HULDO3KRWRZLWK=RQLQJ,QIRUPDWLRQDQG 3KRWRVRIWKH6XEMHFW3URSHUW\DQGWKH 6XUURXQGLQJ3URSHUWLHV $WWDFKPHQW1R Overlays Selected parcel highlighted Parcel location within City of Arcadia N/A Property Owner(s): Lot Area (sq ft): Year Built: Main Structure / Unit (sq. ft.): C-G Number of Units: C Property Characteristics 1960 36,107 0 SOUTH LAKE 12 LLC AND CYTS USA LLC Site Address:1020 S BALDWIN AVE Parcel Number: 5778-006-010 N/A Zoning: General Plan: N/A Downtown Overlay: Downtown Parking Overlay: Architectural Design Overlay:N/A N/A N/A N/A Residential Flex Overlay: N/A N/A N/A N/A Special Height Overlay: N/A Parking Overlay: Racetrack Event Overlay: 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 generated 12-Aug-2019 Page 1 of 1 Subject site: 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue Subject site: 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue Subject site: 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue Subject site: 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue Parking lot behind 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue Parking lots behind 1010 S. Baldwin Avenue and 652 Fairview Avenue. Parking lot behind 1010 S. Baldwin Avenue Multi-family residential property to the rear of the subject Commercial properties to the East of the subject site. Multi-family residential property to the rear of the subject Commercial properties to the across the street of the subject site. Commercial properties to the across the street of the subject site. Commercial property to the West of the subject Commercial property to the West of the subject site. $WWDFKPHQW1R 6LWH3ODQDQG)ORRU3ODQV $WWDFKPHQW1R $WWDFKPHQW1R %XVLQHVV3ODQDQG,QWHULRU5HQGHULQJV $WWDFKPHQW1R rTχ{‘‘Ó¤œ» !{r!/ž·(/ªTHr *{¤í%Á»œșp‘¤`{Á ǹǷǸȀȓǷǾȓǷǹ C`WCo-p WT`-IC W W W W`IpWW -C-C%WC[Wo-IdC`W  %BWIIB $WWDFKPHQW1R 3UHOLPLQDU\([HPSWLRQ$VVHVVPHQW $WWDFKPHQW1R Preliminary Exemption Assessment FORM “A” PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT 1. Name or description of project: CUP 19-04 Conditional Use Permit with a Categorical Exemption under the California Quality Act ("CEQA") Section 15301(a) to allow a new arcade (dba: Exp. Arcade) that will include 44 arcade machines, a computer game room with ten (10) computers, a restaurant, a bar, eight (8) private karaoke rooms, alcoholic beverage service, and extended hours of operation. 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): 1020 S. Baldwin Avenue - The subject site is a corner lot located at the northeast corner of S. Baldwin Avenue and Arcadia Avenue. 3. Entity or person undertaking project: A. B. Other (Private) (1) Name McClellan, Badiyi and Associates (2) Address 38 N. Lotus Avenue Pasadena, CA 91007 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: 15301(a) – Class 1 (Use of an existing facility) 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: August 5, 2019 Staff: Vanessa Quiroz, Associate Planner