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RESOLUTION NO. 1612
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO.
00-011 TO OPERATE A 752 SQ.FT.RESTAURANT AT 846 W. DUARTE
ROAD.
WHEREAS, on June 19,2000, a Conditional Use Permit application was filed by
Pote Nongluk to operate a 752 sq. ft. restaurant, Development Services Department Case
No. C.U.P. 00-011, at property commonly known as 846 W. Duarte Road; and
WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on July 25, 2000, at which time all
interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data subm'itted by the Development Services
Department in the attached report is true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:
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
vicini ty.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper use for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized.
3. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type
to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use.
4. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan.
5. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the
environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the
proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the
habitat upon which the wildlife depends.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants a
Conditional Use Permit to operate a 752 sq.ft. restaurant, upon the following conditions:
1. Building Code compliance and conditions of approval must be met to the
e complete satisfaction ofthe Building Section.
2. Fire safety shall be provided to the complete satisfaction of the Fire
Department.
3. Seating shall be limited to a maximum of twenty-two (22) people.
4. A modification shall be granted for 383 on-site parking spaces in lieu of 394;
and this approval shall not constitute an approval for the general reduction in parking for
the total site. That this parking modification shall only be for the use approved by C.U.P.
00"011 (752 sq.ft. restaurant).
5. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this conditional use
permit shall constitute grounds for its immediate suspension or revocation.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
shall cause a copy tobe fOlWarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution was adopted at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on July 25, 2000, by the following vote:
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AYES: Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, ,Murphy, Sleeter
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN: None
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City of Arcadia
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STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENTSER~CESDEPARTMENT
July 25, 2000
TO:
FROM:
Arcadia City Planning Commission
Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: Kenneth Phung, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 00-011
SUMMARY
This Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) application was submitted by Pote Nongluk to
operate a 752 sq.ft. Thai cafe with seating for 20 patrons located at 846 W. Duarte
Road. The restaurant will be open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. The
Development Services Department is recommending approval of C.U.P. 00-011
subject to the conditions in this staff report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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APPLICANT: Pote Nongluk (Sole proprietor)
LOCATION: 846 W. Duarte Rd.
REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to operate a 752 sq.ft. Thai cafe with
seating for 20 patrons.
SITE AREA: 240, 930 sq.ft. (5.53 acres)
FRONTAGES: 637 Feet on Golden West Avenue
378 Feet on Duarte Road
378 Feet on Naomi Avenue
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The site is developed with an existing commercial retail shopping center;
zoned C-1 & D
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SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: Multiple family residential; zoned R-3.
South: Multiple family residential; zoned R-3.
East: Commercial retail center and a nonconforming apartment building;
zoned C-2.
West: Multiple-family residential and a automobile service station; zoned R-3
and C-2 respectively.
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
The subject site is designated as Commercial.
PROPOSAL
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to operate a 752 sq.ft. Thai cafe
with seating for 20 patrons at 846 W. Duarte Road, as shown on the submitted site
plan. The Thai cafe will be open 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. The
intention of opening the restaurant at the subject location is to increase retail and
pedestrian activity at the northeast comer location of the shopping center, which the
owner believes is underutilized. .
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
On September 14, 1999, the Planning Commission approved C.UP. 99-015 for a
752 sq.ft. coffee bar at 846 W. Duarte Road, at the same location as the proposed
Thai cafe. The business consisted of the retail sale and serving of freshly brewed
coffee and prepackage pastries. No meals were to be prepared on the premises.
However, the applicant forthe proposed coffee bar did not pursue the proposal.
ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting to operate a Thai cafe that will occupy the space that was
previously approved for a coffee bar by the Planning Commission on September 14,
1999. The proposed restaurant is located in a portion of the center that has few retail
type uses. The adjoining businesses in reference to the proposed use are a
Laundromat, a dry cleaner, an office space, and a banking institution.
The applicant's proposal requires a parking modification to permit the existing 383
on-site parking spaces in lieu of providing 394 spaces, as required by Code. The
following summarizes the current parking requirement for the center and the
proposed Thai cafe:
CUP 00-011
July 25, 2000
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Type of Us
#1 - Market
#2 - Retail
#3 - Office
#4 - Bank
#5 - Food
#6 - Thai
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Approx. Current Total
Size Parking Total Parking
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29,674 148
8,994 45
5,803 23
2,917 (-752) 22
14,095 141
752 15 CUP OO.Q11
6235 394 383 11
posal is approved, it would result in a parking deficiency of 11 spaces for
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cant has provided a parking survey, which shows the availability of on-site
the center.
PRESIDENT SQUARE PARKING SURVEY
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Thurs.
7/6/00
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Available on-site parking spaces
Fri. Sat. Sun.
7/7/00 7/8/00 7/9/00
58 53 54
48 67 59
46 66 55
37 36 44
Mon. Tues. Wed.
7/10/00 7/11/00 7/12/00
81 52 57
61 58 74
59 61 69
58 39 96
Total on-site spaces provided = 383
s opinion, based upon the applicant's proposal and "Parking Survey:' and
andom site inspections by staff that the proposed Thai cafe will not create
tial parking or traffic impacts upon the site. The applicant shall be required
y with all code requirements as determined necessary by the Building
Fire Marshall, Maintenance Service Director and . Development Services
to the prOVIsions of the California Environmental Quality Act. the
ment Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed
Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial
change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the
eluding land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of
CUP 00-011
July 25, 2000
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no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on
wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a
Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. CUP 00-011 subject to the following conditions:
1. Seating shall be limited to a maximum of 20 persons.
2. The square footage of the restaurant shall be a maximum of 752 sq.ft
3. That an on-site parking modification be granted for 394 parking spaces in lieu of
383 spaces required by Code. This parking modification does not constitute an
approval of a general reduction of the parking requirement for the entire
shopping center, but only for the specific use approved by CUP 00-011.
4. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy,
and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the
Fire Department which shall include, but not limited to the following items:
a. If only one of the proposed restroonis is to be disabled/handicapped
accessible, then both of the restrooms must be unisex.
b. Installation of a Knox-box with keys in conformance 'with the Uniform Fire
Code.
c. Installation of an NFPA-72 fire alarm system in conformance with the
Arcadia Municipal Code.
5. Approval of CUP 00-011 shall not take effect until the property owner and
applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the
Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of
approval.
6. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to completion of the tenant
improvements, and opening of the coffee bar. Noncompliance with the plans,
. provisions and conditions of CUP 00-011 shall be grounds for immediate
suspension or revocation of any approvals that could result in the closing of the
restaurant
FINDINGS AND MOTIONS
Approval
The Planning Commission should move to approve the Negative Declaration
and adopt Resolution No. 1612: A Resolution Qf the Planning Commission of
the City of Arcadia, California, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 00-011 for a
752 sq. ft. restaurant at 846 W. Duarte Road,
CUP 00-011
July 25, 2000
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Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application,
the Commission should move for denial and 'direct staff to prepare a resolution which
incorporates the Commission's decision and specific finc;\ings.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or
comments regarding this matter prior to the July 25th public hearing, please contact
Assistant Planner, Kenneth Phung at (626) 574-5447.
onna L. utler
Community Development Administrator
Attachments: Land Use and Zoning Map
Plans (Parking Count and President Square Property Information)
Negative Declaration & Initial Study
Resolution 1612
CUP 00-011
July 25, 2000
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PRESIDENT SQUARE PARKING SURVEY
Available on-site parking spaces
Time of Day Thurs. Frio Sat. Sun. Mon. Tues. Wed.
7/6/00 7/7/00 7/8/00 7/9/00 7/10/00 7/11/00 7/12/00
11:00 A.M. 71 58 53 54 81 52 57
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8:30 P.M. 58 37 36 44 58 . 39 96
Total on-site spaces provided = 383
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PRESIDENT SQUARE PROPERTY INFORMA liON
updated to 9/1/99
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840 Rosam Cleaner 600 0.96%
842 Full HsulSMll 780 1.25%
848 IBC 3669. 5.90%
1220 Full HsulLARI 4610 7.41%
1220A. Kuo's Bakerv 644+359 .1.61%
12208 Fa"shieR Ootleal 627 1.01%
12200 ODtometrv 373 0.60%
12200 Champion 272+359 1.01%
1220E Pinoke 500+880 2.22%
1220F Mandarine Noodle 802+880 2.70%
1220G Currv Etc. 485+.880 2.19"/.
1220H Shau May 442+880 2.12%
1220J Care Plus 515+719 1.98%
1228A Sun Video 700 1.12%
1228B Sunrise Photo 500 0.80%
1230 Accurancv Inf. 2000 3.21%
1232 American Asia 1600 2.57%
1234 World Bookstore 1207 1.94%
1236 D' Artiste 1273 2.05%
1238 Feii Acupuncture 1050 1.69%
1240A Eurooean 1293 2.08%
1240B Tristar 1294 2.08%
1300 Tawa Market 29674 47.68%
FD.CT Open Area 868 1.39%
TOTAL 62,235 100.00%
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File No.: CUP 00-011
GITY-aF-ARG-A'fJIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRNE
ARCADIA. CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
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Title and Description of Project:
Conditional Use Permit CUP 00-011: A conditional use permit to operate a 752sq.ft. Thai
cafe with seating for 20 patrons from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.. seven (7) days a week.
Location of Project:
846 W. Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA 91006
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Name of Applicant or Project Sponsor:
Applicant: Pote Nongluk
4953.Glen Iris Ave.,
Los Angeles, CA 90041
Contact:
Same
(323) 257-3701
Finding:
The Planning Commission, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and
having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public hearing of the Planning
Commission, including the recommendation of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare
that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment based on the
consistency of the proposed project with the City!s General Plan and Zoning Ordinance and
the inclusion of the following mitigation measure:
. The square footage of the restaurant shall be a maximum of 752 sq.ft. and the seating
shall be limited to a maximum of twenty-two (22) people.
The Planning Commission hereby finds that this Negative Declaration reflects its independent
judgment. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at the location listed below. The
location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constitute the record of
proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declaration are as
follows:
City of Arcadia
Development Services Dept./Community Development Division/Planning Services
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Staff member: Kenneth Phung, Assistant Planner (626) 574-5447
Date Racalved for Filing:
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1. Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit No. 00-011
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Arcadia
Development Services Department
Community Development Division / Planning Services
240 W. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
3. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Kenneth Phung (626) 574-5447
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5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Pote Nongluk
4953 Glen Iris Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323) 257-3701
6. General Plan Designation:
Commercial
7. Zoning:
C-1&D
8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action invotved,includlng but not limited to later
phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for Its
implementation. Attach additional sheet(s)If necessary,):
A Conditional Use Permit for a 752 sq. ft. Thai cafl! at 846 W. Duarte Road, with seating for 20 patrons,
operating from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., 7 days a week.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundlngs.)
North:
South:
East:
West:
Multiple-family residential; zoned R-3
Multiple-family residential; zoned R-3
Commercial retail center and a noncOnforming apartment building; zoned C-2
Multiple-family residential and a automobile service station; zoned R-3 and C-2
respectively
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement):
City Engineering Division / City Maintenance Department / City Water Division / Los Angeles
County Engineer
CEQAFORMS/CHECKLIST
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ENVIRQNJ\!E~AL_ F~pORSfOTF;.NTIALLYAFF'ECTED:
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The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the. following pages.
Air Quality
Geology 1 Soils
Land Use 1 Planning
Population 1 Housing
Transportation 1 Traffic
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DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency):
On the basis of this initial evaluation;
I fmd that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will
not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to
by the project prOponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPO~T is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant or "potentially significant unless
mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an
earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards,. and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on . the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL
IMP ACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I fmd that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because
all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier ErR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant
to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that
are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
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Signature Date
Kenneth Phung CITY OF ARCADIA
Printed Name For
CITY IRVPUB/200020001546265
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
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I) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are
adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following
each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information
sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the
project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is
based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose
sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screl;llinganalysis).
2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-
site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as
operational impacts.
3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the
"checklist.answets mUSfindicate'wnetherwe.impact"is'Potehtfillly-sigftificant, less'th1m significant
with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is
substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant
Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where
the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant
Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation
measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level
(mitigation measures from Section XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced).
. 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or. negative declaration. Section
15063(c)(3)(O). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the' following: .
a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review.
b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were
within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier docUment pursuant to applicable
legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based
on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation
Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refmed
from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the
project.
6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information
sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously
prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages
where the statement is substantiated.
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7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or
individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies.are free to use differentformats; however,
lead agencies should normally address the questions form this checklist that are relevant to a
project's environmental effects in whatever fonrtat is selected.
9) The explanation of each issue should identify:
a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b) the mitigation measure identified~ ,if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.
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Issues:
Y. AESTHETICS. Would the project:-
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 00-011
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No Impact
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c) Involve other changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, cotild result in
conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use?
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Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporated Impact
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The proposal is consistent with the commercial
designation In the General Plan and with the C-l
zoning of the site, and is required to comply with the
regulations any other jurisdictional agency with
applicable environmental regulations. The proposal is
for a commercial use, which is consistent with the
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m. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significanc!,
criteria estsblished by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district may be relied
upon to make the following determinations. Would'the
project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate. any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-
attainment umier an applicable federai or state ambient air
quality standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
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Issues:
Potentially
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Impac.
e) Create objectionable odors affecting B'Substantial
number of people?
The proposed restaurant and Its operation will he
subject to local air quality regulations as administered
by the South Coast Air Qnality Management District
which should prevent any impacts relative to items (a)
and/or (b }above. There are no exterior improvements
proposed that would result in alterations to air
movement, moisture or temperature,. or cause a
change'in'climate~No'objectlonable'odors'ha"e'bl!en~-.~ ~ ~ ~
associated with the proposed use.
N. BIOLOGICAL RESOURQ:S. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species identified as
a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
Califonria Department ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in
local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the
California Department ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (including, but not limited to,. marsh, vernal
pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or
with established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife'nursery
sites? .
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File No: CUP 00-011
r...ss"Than-
Significant
With Less Than
Mitigation Significallt No Impac.
Incorporated Impact
x
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x
x
x
x
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Issues:
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation
policy or ordinance?
l) Conflict with the provisions ofan adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approve(nocal, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
I
- The-proJlosed-restlitirant'WIll'lfe"n~an~exiStitig
commercial center in a commercial area. None of the
above circumstances exist.
V. CULTURALRESOURCES. Wouldtheproject:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of a historical resource as defined in 9 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of an archaeological resource pursuant to 9 15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside offonnal cemeteries?
The proposed use wiUbe in an existing commercial
center. None of the above resources have been
Identified at the subject area, and none oftbe Impacts
have been associated with the proposed use.
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) Expose'people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk ofloss, injwy or death
involving:
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-- - --J..ess-Than- - --
Significant
With
Mitigation
IncOl]lorated
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impac!
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No Impact
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
.
Issues:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on
the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on
other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
,_ '-___ iii)~SFis!lli~~relateg,~ound,failure...jncllldinK
- - - liquefaction?
.
.
Potentially
Significant
Impact
-
-
File No: CUP 00-011
Less .Than
Significant
Willi Less Than _ .
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
-
iiii) Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or
that would become unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide,lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-
B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating
substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use
of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste
water?
While this entire region Is subject to the effects of
seismic activity, the subject location has Dot been
determined to be especially susceptible to any ofthe
above geological or soil problems.
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
Would the project: .
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x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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.
.
Issues:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
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c) Emit hazardous emissions'or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or Waste within
one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code section 65962.5 and, as a result, would
it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
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PotentialIy
Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 00-011
Less Thsn
Significant
Willi Less Than
Mitigation Significant No impact
Incorporated Impaet
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x
x
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x
-
x
-
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x
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Issues:
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including
where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
The City BuUdlDg Services aDd the City Fire
DepartmeDt will review the plans for the restaurant to
prevent any of the above Impacts. No existing sources
of poteDtial health hazards have beeD Identified at the
subJect property.
PotentiaUy
Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 00-011
Less Than
Signifieant
Willi Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impa.ct
Incorporated Impact
x
-vDI,HYDROl;()<!>Y- AND'WATERQU1UJTY,
W!>uld the project:
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a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume ora lowering of
the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate
of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which
would not support existing land uses or planned uses for
which permits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the course
of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in
substantial erosion orsiltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the course
of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a manner which would.result
in flooding on- or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed
the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
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x
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x
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Issues:
g) Place housing within a I DO-year flood hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation
map?
i) Place within a I DO-year floodbazard area structures
which would impede or redirect flood flows? .
j) Expose people or structures to a significant risk ofloss,
injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a
result of the failure of a levee or dam?
k) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
The proposed site a1teratioDs would not result in any
of the above Impacts.
lX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physical1y divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or
regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project
(including, but not limited to the general plan, specific
plan, local coastal program, Of. zoning ordinance) adopted
for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan
or natural community conservation plan?
The proposed restanrant is cODslstent with the general
plan and zoning designation for the area, and will
complementsDrrounding DSes. The requested Dse
permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditioDs for the conslderatioD of allowing the
restaurant within the City of Arcadia. Such a permit
will not affect existing land uses or general plan
desigDations. The operatioD orthe proposed bnsiness
will be subJect to all other environmeDtaI plans or
policies adopted by agencleswith Jurisdiction over this
area. There are no agricultural resonrces or
operatioDs in the viciDity.
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Potentially
Significant
ImPact
-
-
-
-
-
File No: CUP 00-011
Less Than
Significant
Willi Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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Pile No: ClIP 00-011
Less Than
Issues: Significant
Potentially Willi Less ThaD
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
. Impact IncorpoI1lted Impact
X.MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of Ii known mineral X
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability ofa locally-important'. - X
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
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The proposed restaurant will be required to comply
with adopted eDergy cODservatloD requlremeDts. None
or the above impacts have heeD associated with the
proposed type or use. No mineral resources are known
to exist at the site.
XI. NOISE. Would the project,result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in - X
. excess of standards established. in the I.ocal general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other
agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive - - X -
groundborne vibration orgroundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise X
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without
the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodiC increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
X
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
X
.
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File No: ClIP 00-011
Less Than
Issues: Significant
Potentially Willi Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No.Impact
. Impaet lncorporated Impact
t) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, X
would the project expose people residing or working in
the project area to excessive noise levels?
The site of the proposed Dse is in an existing
commercial building in a commercial area aDd Done of
the above Impacts is associated with this 10catiOD or
the proposed nse. Should aDY problems arise however,
compliance with noise regulations will preveDt any
uDreasonable Doise levels.
XII. POPULATIONANDH0USING, .Would-the -
project:
a) Induce substantial population. growth in an area, either - X
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension
of road or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, - X
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
. elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating X
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
The proposed service is consisteDt with the geDeral
plaD and zoning deslgDatioDs for the area and will Dot
Impact the population or housing.
XIII. PUBUC SERVICES. Would the project:
a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered
governmental facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environrnentalirnpacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
Fire protection? - X
- X
Police protection?
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Issues:
Schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?
The proposed use is consisteDt with the piaDDed nses
for the area and will Dot result iD any of the above
impacts.
XIV. RECREATION. Would the project:
Potentially
Significant
Impact
File No: ClIP 00-011
Less Than
Significant
Willi Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
x
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Less Thnn
Issues; Significant
Potentially Willi Less ThI!J\'
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
. Impact Incorporated Impact
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature - X
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access? X
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? X
gj Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs - X
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
The proposed restaurant Is located in an existing
commercial center. The site will have an on-site
parking deficiency of 11 spaces with the reqnested use.
The proposed proJect may be subject to mitlgatioD
measures should any traffic or parking related
Impacts arise.
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would
. the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the
X
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or X
wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm - X
water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities,
the construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies-available to serve the - - X
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are
new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment X
provider which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand
in addition to the provider's existing commitments?
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Less Than
Issues: Significant
Potentially Willi Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact
. Impact Incorporated Impael
t) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted - - - X
capacity to accommodate the project's solid wllSte
disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and X
regulations related to solid waste?
It is Dot anticipated that any of the above ntiIities or
service systems will be significantly impacted.
Nevertheless, the proposed ImprovemeDts wlllbe
reviewed for, and the developer will be required to
provide, ifnece5sary, any new systems or supplies
necessary to mitigate aDY snch impacts.
xvn. ~ATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the X
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat or a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten
. to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the
number or restrict the range ora rare or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important examples of the majoF
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually - X
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other current
project, and the effects of probable future projects.)
c) Does the project have environmental effects - X
which will cause substantial adverse effects on human
beings, either directly or indirectly?
The proposed use wlll be ID an existing commercial
center, the proposed proJect will Dot result In any of
the above Impacts.
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Date Filed:
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FileNo. ~r 00-011
6/19/00
CITY OF ARCADL4
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
General Information
.
1. Applicant's Name: Pote Nonqluk
Address:
4953 Glen Iris Ave., Los Angeles, Ca 90041
2. Property Address (Location): 846 W. Duarte Road, Arcadia, Ca
Assessor's Number:
5383-035-014-015
3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
Rick wong (626)319-8188
4.
List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, includiDg those
required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
Fuildinq, fire, health and engineering
previous CUP approved for sidewalk seating.
5.
Zone Classification:
c-2
6. General Plan Designation: commercial
Proiect Descrintion
10.
11.
12.
13.
.14.
7. Proposed use of site (project description): Thai Cafe, servinq snacks, liqht meals
and tropical fruit 'drink and sludge. Required full kitchen.
8.
Site .size:
P"rt-i"T of' !';ont-h"""t- corner of Golden West and Duarte. (Ranch 99
9.
Square footage per building:
752
sq. ft.
Number of floors of construction:
one
Amount of off-street parking provided:
na
Proposed scheduling of project:
Decoration and renovation to begin July 1, 2000
Anticipated incremental development:
If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of
household sizes expected:
N/A
IS.
.
16.
If commercial, indicate the type, Le. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and
loading facilities, hours of operation: . .
proposed 800 sq.ft Thai. Cafe ~n a min~
plaza. Typ~cal zon~ng ~s conunerc~a.L w~1:.h apar1:.men1:.s nearby.
usage is typical for the area and shall not adverse affect to
l:lt:!lghLuLlluud. ha.v-e,
NJ:l loa.ding. area needed & provided. Propos,ed hours of operation 7am-llpm
It industrial, inwcate'type, estimated employment per shif\; and loading facilities:
shopping
I'ropu:;ed
the
N/A
17. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading
facilities, and community benefits to be derived,from the project:
N/A
18. If the project involves a variance, conditional use pennit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly
why the application. is required:
CUP and public hearinq is required.
Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects?
.sheets as necessary).
20.
21.
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23.
24.
25:
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Discuss below all itellis checked yes (attach additional
YES NO
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Change in existing features of any hiUs, or substantial alteratin of ground contours.
Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or publiclands or roads
Change in pattern, scale or character of general area or project.
Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage pattersn.
Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more.
Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable
or explosives.
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30.
31.
32.
33.
34.
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YES NO
Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.)
o
Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.
o
Relationship to a larger project or series of projects.
o
'0
Storm water system discharges from areas for materials storage, vehicle or equipment
fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous
materials handling or storage delivery or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas?
A significantly environmentally harmful increase in the flow rate or volume of storm water
runoff?
o
A significantly environrneniaJly hannfuI increase in erosion of the project site or surrounding
areas?
o
Storm water discharges that would significantly impair the beneficial uses of receiving waters
or areas that provide water quality benefits (e.g. riparian corridors, wetlands, etc.)?
o
Harm to the biological integrity of drainage systems and water bodies?
o
Envlr~nmental Settinl!
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36. Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including information on
topography,. soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects, any existing structures
on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or ,Polaroid photos will be
accepted. .
37. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plantS, animals, any cultural,
historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use
(one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-
backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
Certification
I hereby certifY that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required
for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and tlui.t the facts, 'statements, and information presented are true and
corr~t to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Signature
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