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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1071 .' . . . " RESOLUTION NO. l07l A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDING CERTIFICA- TION OF AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT DATED JULY 26, 1978, FOR A PROPOSED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT NORTH OF FOOTHILL JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL. WHEREAS, public hearings were held on September 26, 1978 and October lO, 1978, before the Planning Commission to consider recommending certification of an Environmental Impact Report, dated July 26, 1978, for a proposed residential development north of Foothill Junior High School, and WHEREAS, all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence and comment, NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RECOMMENDS TO THE CITY COUNCIL: SECTION I. That the final Environmental Impact Report consisting of the draft Environmental Impact Report, dated July 26, 1978 and marked Exhibit "A", along with the attached comments, corrections and revisions marked Exhibits "B" through "M", be certified as having been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the State Environmental Impact Report Guidelines and City of Arcadia Resolution No. 4598. SECTION 2. Time Limitation. If the final tract map for the proposed development has not been recorded within 36 months of City Council's certification, the final Environmental Impact Report and all comments on said Environmental Impact Report must be reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council for any changes that may h~ve taken place in the ensuing time period. -1- l071 . . . SECTION 3. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this resolution. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia on the lOth day of October , 1978, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Brink, Hedlund, Hegg, Soldate, Sargis NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Clark, perlis -- Chairman Ad~~_ Secretary -2- 1071 ~ . . 6 o 281 RAMONA STREET I PASADENA, CALIFORNIA Mlill"O Addr." BOX 479. PA.SADENA, CALIFORNIA IU109 June 7, 1978 Planning Department City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, California 91006 Re: Hillside Subdivision Arcadia Gentlemen: This letter is not to be interpreted as a contractual commitment to serve the proposed project, but only as an information service. Its intent is to notify you that the Southern California Gas Company has facilities in the area where the above-named project is proposed. Gas service to the project could be pro- vided from an existing 2-in~ maio. in Oakhaw.n ~nAI1 without any significant impact on the environment. The service would be in accordance with the Company's policies and extension rules on file with the California Public Utilities Commission at the time contractual arrangements are mane. The availability of natural gas service, as set forth in this letter, is based upon present conditions of gas supply and regulatory policies. As a public utility, the Southern California Gas Company is under the Jurisdiction of the California Public Utilities Commission. We can also be affected by actions of the federal regulatory agencies. Should these agencies take any action which affects gas supply or the condition under which service is available, gas service will be provided in accordance with revised conditions. We have developed several programs which are available, upon request, to pro- vide assistance in selecting the most effective applications of energy conser- vation techniques for a particular project. If you desire further information on any of our energy conservation programs. please contact this office for assistance by calling 795-0671. Sincerely, ' )c(if//l<II/_' " / Jack N. Murphy " 01 str1butfon Planning Supervisor HAB:dt cc: Mr. A. R. Bermudez N.8.C.U. File EXHIBIT "B" ~ '-.. "", l?tICOM.'" _.; 1. .' 28' RAMONA STREET . PA8AIlENA, CALIfORNIA Mlfll^1l Addr... BOX 479. PASADENA. CAl.lfORNIA '''01 August 1, 1918 ) 'l ~ ".~:. " Mr. Jeffre1 F. Witte Aseoc:ia te Plallll81' CUr of Arcaelia 240 West B\IIlt1qtoD Drbe Aroacl1a, Calitona:La91006 ae: Eli aepol't of II1Ualcle, Denlopll8ll t Dorth of Footbill Jr. II18h School, Arcacl:La Dear Mr. Witte: . We ban DO flathel' C_Dt, other tbaD poiDUDS out a tl'UlBpoa1tlO11 el'l'Ol' ucle iA 1011I' IWl Report w1Uch we reoebed J1Il1 3l, 19'78. 011 Pace 28, 10U ooneotl1 stated tbat: 2.) Natural gas elaaDcl at tile e1u w1ll be182.SOO ollblo feet/.OAth (9125 ft. ';IIO/_it). 011 Pase }9, 10U iAoo"'"tl1 stated that: 2.) Natural Gas SoRthen CalitOl'1lu Gas CoIDpaDy~-PI'ojeota est1.Dated DatllJ'al gaa elell&DCi of 1,825 thezu/I!!!: (M~.1978 &Del Loa ADgelee EIB Maallal.) 1'h1e ehoulell'eaci l;825 thenu/~ (or 21,900 thel'lla/,.eu). S1DC~~ Jaok N. llurplq Diatrlb11t1OD PlaDDlDs SlIpel'Y18or lABl1'b EXHIBIT "B" '. . C:::OUN: y 5ANI~'.~ TiOI\! DISTRICTS JF ~_O~ ,~"IGELES COUNTY Q5, \Vt, '0'.' Qr:.. MOllln~ Adc'" T ~lephone ; i 1., ...... f. : ,"" ,~-' .." ~Ie: JOHN D PARKHURS~ ,,,,1 : ,;~:,.~~'(' r.r.d Gf!'nfl'ral MC'''loge.- f)ri . - :;!"'" August 22, 1978 File No. 15-00.04-00/78 Mr. Jeffrey F. Witte Associate Planner City of Arcadi a P.O. Box 60 Arcadia. CA 91006 Dea r Mr. Witte: R~CEIV~D AUG 2.l 197& '::I1"V OF ARr.:At"U& . ~ ,.. ""t"; ~:r,p..,~ SUBJECT: DRAFT EIR;FOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT . The subject project has been reviewed regarding possible effects on County Sanitation District facilities. We offer the following comments: 1, Wastewater generated by the proposed project would affect the following Di stricts' facil iti es: Trunk Sewers: Arcadia-Sierra Madre Trunk. Arcadia-Sierra Madre Rel ief Trunk, Joint Outfall Sewer J.D. "B" Water Reclamation Plants: Whittier Narrows WRP, Los Coyotes WRP. Joint Water Pol- lution Control Plant 2. The expected average daily wastewater flow from, the project is 5000 gpd. The expected peak wastewater flow is 10,000 gpd. 3. All Districts' facilities listed above have capacity to handle the anticipated flow from the project. The Districts have no objection to the project as proposed. Should you have any questions regarding our comments, please contact Mr. Jeff DeZellar at this office. Very truly yours, EXHIBIT "e" JOHN D. PARKHURST . By ~ ,4.. i.4 ../). fohn Gulledge Supervisor of Plans & Studies J6: 11 n . Southern California Edison Company P.O. Box 370 MoDr<wia, California 9l0l6 sCE AU8\IBt I, 1978 Jettrey F. Witte, Associate Planner Plam!.1lIg COIIIIIIis s ion City of Arcadia P. O. Box 60 Arcadia, California 91006 Subject: HILUlIDE DEVELOl'MENT Envirotlllll!ntal Impact Report Gentlemen: . '1'h18 is to advise that the subject property is located within the service territory of the Southern California Edison Company and that the electric loads at the project are wi thin parameters of projected load growth which Edison is plann1llg to IIIl!et in this area. Unless the ............. for electrical generating ca.p8.city exceeds our estimates, aDd provided that there are no 1IDeXpected outages to major sources of' electrical supply, we expect to lIIlet our electrical load requirellllnts for the DeXt several years. Our total system demand is expected to continue to increase annually; and, if our plans to proceed with future construction of' new generat1llg facilities are delayed, our ability to serve all customer loads dur1llg peak demand periods could beCOlll! marginal by 19B1. In addition, the mjor fuel used in Edison's generat1llg facUities is low sulfur fuel oil. \l:e now believe that our low sulfllr fuel oil inventory, together with our contractual cOllllllitments for delivery, and our customers' conse1'9at1on ef'f'orts, will permit us to meet the forecasted demand for electricity durina 1979. It is our intention to continue to do everything that can reasonably be accomplished to provide our customers with a continuous and suf'ficieDt supply of electricity. Very truly yours, EXHIBI; "D" _ " , I//r a {~'t-/ ., M. C. Maloy I Supervisina Service Pla.nner ICM:l . riECEIVED JUN 1 :) 191~ !i )+-~. .c. ,:.:. ':, '-:;( l:~~' TO: Planning Ikprtment Ci ty of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, ,-alifornia 91006 SUBJECT: HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION Please .;l.e..:k the appropriatE: box: o NO ~ YES . Our agency docs not wish to be informed as to the progress of this project. Our agency wishes to be informed as to the rrogress of this project. If yes, please provide the name, alldress and the phone number of the contact person for your agency: L) 4.17 J;",. /.:, /7 r?d &'.1 .:?~/~ ;;-~A",/ Af-",Jl' '/'J K69~.tr" it" "'" t:9~e1.r/ Please provide us with any comments you may have at this time on the reverse side of this page. By t;}~/1tI_()- ( our ame) For ~Jht,,,~&-~;,~/~WAIJt Agency) Date 6-', 15' ~tI .,pr~/t?..o'" .sv~/.t""~'.s"t?~ o/~'~"r ~ ~e ~"'? A s..4 t",p tI~//J"~ ~,.e._. "'!'h,, e/.R S',,~.,4 ."f.1c".I',J ,td'~",,h"'/ /",1~/ 4_/ .AHv/~~ h,,/'''/ 4.,,/ ~,~c. ~//"'~"'''t/tr''e. "";~'9 _/;~~,...,t!II'''''.1 pc d~~" d'",./J.."" A~" P,#'V'4/'r~""~ ,,, $,v",~/I!..~_.8 ~',A ~'/'~I A, .64 C-'h'"t.,.,.J', EXHIBIT"E" ~ . Iml Angeles Count7 Flood Control Distr1ct Proj4Jct PlllZlnin8 Divisicm l!hg1neerillg Criteria For Developllent in Hillside Areu 1. Account for all ron-oft and debris traD tr1butary areas. Consider each lot. 2. COIIIPUte run-off and debris lIIIlOImts us1na Flood Control Distr1ct cri tsria. }. Design lot and locate improvements so tnat debris is accOlllllOdate4 wi thout c!aI:Iage to improvements and with access to street tor clean up. ". Provide for passage of bulked now run-oft to a safe point of discbarse (street, channel, debris basin, etc.) without damage to 1mprov_ts or slopes. Do not natten natural stresm gradient. . 5. It run-off and debris amounts are too great to be handled on the surface as described above, provide a debris basin and an open concrete channel. Provide access to the basin for cleanout and provide a debris disposal area having 50 years capacity in tAe :iJlmediate vicinity (without truck haul on local streets). 6. Provide a planned emergency overflow route for nood and debris nows which exceed the design capacity of the debriS basin. EXHIBIT "E" . ... CAMPUS DIM. AlCADIA. CAl.lfOIHlA 91006 21 s.446-OU I ARCADIA UNIFIED SCHOOL September 8. 1978 Mr. Jeffrey F. Witte Associate Planner City of Arcadia 20 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, California 91006 l"- L: F. 1 " F. i.) 'r "t':::' 'A Dear Mr, Witte: Thank you very much for keeping the District informed as to the progress of the proposed development, Tentative Tract No. 31251, north of Foothills Junior High School. . The previous information the District has given to you concerning the impact of this tract upon Foothills Junior High SchoOl has not changed. We still do not anticipate a negative impact to the District. since the enrollment at this school will probably decrease in the future years. There is one possibility of a major impact upon our District as a result of the proposed development, however. At the present time, the District is in the process of planning and installing a debris basin out of Federal Disaster Funds. If the proposed development goes ahead as planned, the need for the catch basin, as we understand it, would greatly diminish; but it is still possible that the District would need some type of basin. After reviewing the Environmental Impact Report, we would propose to hold up on the development of our debris basin until we know what our exact needs will be after the completion of the proposed project north of our property. Sincerely, EXHIBIT "F" T\:'- r~ ", \ . JoAn' L. Nelson Assistant Superintendent Business Services ~ cc: Wheeler & Gray JLN : ea . S.A.V.E. c/o Charles P. Lester 1223 Oakglen Avenue Arcadia, California 91006 Mr. Jeffrey F. witte Associate Planner City of Arcadia P. O. Box 60 Arcadia, California 91006 RECEIVED AUG 2 -l1978 Dear Jeff: <j,'n ..f?.f,,~RfftW' With regard to the draft Environmental Impact for the proposed hillside development, I am sending response on behalf of S.A.V.E. due to the fact that Haigh is away on vaca,tion at this time. While not everyone in our group has conferred on the matter, particularly due to the vacation season, a number of us in S.A.V.E. have discussed the proposed tract as to density, street grades, access, and related matters. The general impression at this preliminary juncture is rather favorable regarding those facets of the development as . proposed. However, we have great concern as to the opening up of large areas of land generally north of the proposed development. We are certainly not at all in favor of any "domino. effect this might have in adding numerous homes with the attendant congestion, difficulties of access (both in and out), redistricting of schools and the other negative factors involved in the earlier project which we adamantly opposed on those grounds. Report this Jeb In this connection, the proposed development plan soheme I indicates an undeveloped lot 2l, a portion of which presumably could later become a roadway leading to property north of this tract for further development. For, the reasons mentioned, we are greatly concerned as to the implications of this beyond the immediate project because of its portent for the future as it may affect northeast Arcadia. CPL :mkb S1hC]Jere ~,~/.",," ,- ~'.'/~~/ (/ ,.- ~lx. c~ --- -' CHARLES P. LES ER . E:':HI BIT "G" ',(~ ~ i.~~~- Co~' -- '/ ._~~!.!.-t.~~:: memotanJum ~ August lB, 1978 TO: FROM: JEFFREY WITTE, PLANNING DEPARTMENT MARC MUELLER, NATURE COORDINATOR SUBJECT: REVIEW OF' HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT In reviewing the section of the report dealing with Biology, I have found the information to be statec in concise terms with few items which I can take exception to. They are as follows: Page 18, Paragraph 4: Western rattlesnake Appropriately, the most common species of rattlesnake, and the only one which I have observed in the recent past is the Southern Pacific rattlesnake. . Page 21, Paragraphs land 2: , It should be noted that the raptor population of the area is higher than the norm in the general region of the San Gabriel Mountains. Many of these birds, primarily red tailed hawks, American kestrel, and great horned owls, feed on the abundant wildlife of the area. These raptors, because of their great ability to range, will have little trouble relocating. References to rare and endangered flora and fauna are in concurrence with information held at the Nature Center and printed by the State. One concern which I hold for the area does not need to be included in the report. That is the public's general fear of venomous reptiles. It is my opinion that the homes which are being considered for this particular area will be plagued with rattlesnakes for between fifteen and twenty years. I do not personally feel that this is a cause for undue concern; however, my dealings with the public often relate that some individuals are easily upset by the thought of sharing their back yard, or even back porch with a poisonous reptile. If 1 may be of additional help to you, please do not hesitate to contact me. MM/cm ., EXHIBIT "H" . memotanJu,m Date July 14, 1978 TO: FROM: Charles D. Mitchell, Police Department Jeffrey F. Witte, Planning Department SUB~: Environmental Impact Report on a proposed 2l-lot subdivision north of Foothill Junior High on Oakhaven Road. A consultant has been selected to prepare an Environmental Impact Report for a 21-lot subdivision north of Foothill Junior High on Oakhaven. Please review and comment in written form on the following questions: (1) What is the response time to the site? Is the response time adequate? (2) Would the proposed development necessitate any additional personnel? . (3) What is the service ratio maintained by the department? (4) What is the expected cost of providing police protection to the proposed development? (5) Do you anticipate any special problems in providing service to the proposed site due to its hillside location? Please respond to the Planning Department by July 21, 1978. \T~{7k you. "",\,'If JfW.Icm EXHIBIT "I" ~ '. . MEMO TO: Jeffrey F. witte, Planning Department FROM: C. D. Mitchell, Chief of Police DATE: July 18, 1978 SUBJECT: Environmental Impact Report on a proposed 21-lot subdivision north of Foothill Junior High on Oakhaven Road. In response to your inquiries, the following are answers to the numbered questions: (1) The response time is adequate. (2) The proposed development would not necessitate any additional personnel. . (3) The service ratio ~aintained by this department is 1.4 officers per thousand people. (4) The expected cost of providing police services to the proposed development is $6,750. (5) We do not anticipate any special problelllS. C. D. Mitchell Chief of Police /I'~' . ,. / ':;,' /;" ii, ~ '. ,1f/' :/ by:,i.. <x... /c.:U.{t.(/1 '~ D. OlIver, Captain Uniform Division Commander D:'118IT "I" CDM/BOO/nb . CITY OF ,ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM .' DATE _. August 1 18 .19__ TO Jeff Witte, Planning Depa!tment FROM Robert G. BerHen, Water Manager $UBJECT Corrections on Draft Environmental Impace Report - Hillside Developemtn The following corrections or additions should be made to paragraph D, pp. 37. 1. Change projected dally water demand from 5,888 . 10,640 gallons to 13,338 gallons. City of Arcadia per capita consumption for 1976-77 was 247 gallons/ capita/day. 2. Add the following. Tbe water pressure available to lot 21 will be about 33 psi static pressure. The normal minimum water pressure supplied by the City is 40 psi static pressure. It is recommended that a booster pump system be installed by the developer for this lot to provide adequate water pressure. jw COf'IU TO, SIGNED . TITLE Water Manager EXHIBIT "J" . c. m emot,Q,,,,J,,,,,,, ~ August 21, 1978 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: PU;':NING DEPARTMENT RECE""Ill'f) !lUG 2 2 1978 E1JGINEER we DIVISION DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT CITY OF ARC" ~. f\ ~.. ""Jt; OEJ4~ Subject report prepared by Envlcom Corporation was reviewed snd inspired the following comments: GeoloKV and Grading Slopes in the cuts and fills to be maximum 2:1 unless otherwise approved by the Director of Public Works based on a soils engineer's report snd recommendation. Hydrol~gy and Drainage . The proposed drainage scheme bppears to be satisfactory and a preliminary investi- gation of the capacity of the existing storm drains indicates a possible accommo- dation of all contributing drainage. Grading operations will be limited to the dry season. Circulation While the Engineering Division haa no quarrel witb the anticipated traffic volumes, distribution characteristica, or their effect on the capacities of the affected atreets, we note the failure of the author to discloae the fact that all traffic entering nr leaving the proposed development will croaa the main foot and vehicular traffic to the Foothilla Jr. High School. This could have a aignificant effect on the safety of the students who heretofore had a croRswalk relatively free of conflicting traffic. It is anticipated that the development will cause a review of the safety needs of,the student body. Sewer Capacity ~he existing sewage system downstream of the proposed development has suffident capacity to accommodate the anticipated contributary flow. EXHISIT tlK" {~rL,- ./ %~( ~~ CHESTER N. HOWARD Director of Public Works ~ CNH:EB:ms (~,.. , . ,~ ~ . ~ ConverseWardDaVlsDixon CkloI.....nlclIl Co......_ 128 We.t Del Mar Boulevard Po.t Office Bo< 2288D Paaadena, California 91105 213881-1121 795-0481 Ceble: Conward Pasadena CI\ September 18, 1978 City of Arcadia Planning Department 240 West Huntington Arcadia, California Drive 91006 Attention: Mr. Warren Lortz, Planner Subject: Review of "Geologic Investigation of Southeastern Portion of Proposed (20 lot) Hillside Develop- ment North of Oakhaven Road, City of Arcadia" dated September ll, 1978 by Envicom Corporation CWOD Project No. 77-1130-04 Gentlemen: In accordance with your letter of authorization dated May 23, 1977, and pursuant to our Agreement for Geologic Services dated April 8, 1977, we have reviewed the subject report. In our opinion, the consultant has performed an adequate direct investigation, including mapping of nearly continuous bedrock exposures relative to the potential for surface faulting as required by the Alquist-Priolo Special (Fault) Studies Zone effective March 7, 1973. In the consultants opinion, "no evidence of, or suggestion of faulting was observed. . . " . We recommend the Subject report be approved from a fault rupture standpoint. .' Respectfully submitted, EXHIBIT "L" CONVERSE WARD DAVIS OIXON ;1~u>~J.t.-- Howard A. S~ man, Principal Geologist HAS:da A merger 01 eon...... Davll Dixon Aaaocla188, Inc. and J_ph $. Werd & AaaocIel88 Seallle WA Caldwell NJ San FranctacoCA P_aCA Anaheim CA Lea Vegaa NV __ WAId DaN DllIan, Inc. /, y , ~ ~ . TO: Planning Department City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Arcadia, California Drive 91006 SUBJECT: HILLSIDE SUBDIVISION Please check the appropriate box: o NO ~YES Our agency does not, wish to be informed as to the progress of this project. Our agency wishes to be informed as to the progress of this project. If yes, please provide the name, address and the phone number of the contact person for your agency: f)/t k 01, ~ a, ,~" 0.1 '..'IL ,P~ JC .1,. If If . \..f .,,,, , , }'...k 9/10 ). J....~ , Jtu ~ A.W Please provide us with any comments you may have at this time on the reverse side of this page. EXHIBIT "M" By (Your at/( Name) I?r~ For ~. S. ~nJ / f,..,,~,~ Agency) Ilat~' ~//,;'y ~~ < :,. ,,,,,-,. l/c. MS. ,''''~"I JO''';(., ,*, 4" 1"/"/ ./1,,/(' .4~ .4;.,. Jy.l~tJU~" >'v.."tlly ~ h It? II tnt'" ' 71t ,.,,,~,,,I 4"'1'. /'3 lu't C )...Ij,.~ " .tt ~.. j;j., tJC to.., ,,-e. #"'c.. lIe ~fJ T 7TrS. Tlt,.c is ('0 , 11" ....s l)o.~ It) )n/#It/ 4/1~ h.tJ 1t'~11 ~,/ I~t,. 't~ ).11 h 4~ /",4 EXHIBIT "M" . .