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RESOLUTION NO. 1605
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. CUP 00-002 TO PERMIT A 1,725 SQUARE FOOT
RESTAURANT WITH A SEATING CAPACITY OF 39 PEOPLE AT
127 S. FIRST AVENUE.
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2000, an application was filed by Hwei Hwa
Yang for a 1,725 square foot restaurant with a sushi bar that will seat 27 people
and 3 tables to seat up to 12 people for a total seating capacity of 39 people;
Development Services Department Case No. CUP 00-002, located at 127 S.
First Avenue, more particularly described as follows:
Lots 15 & 16 of Block 71 of Arcadia Santa Anita Tract in the City of
Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as recorded in
the Miscellaneous Records Book 15, Pages 89 & 90 in the Office of
the Recorder of said County.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 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 submitted by the Development
Services Department in the attached report dated April 25, 2000 is true and
correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:
1. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental
to the pUblic health or welfare, nor injurious to the property or improvements in
the zone or vicinity.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for
which a Conditional Use Permit is. authorized.
3. That the site, or sites for the proposed use are adequate in size and
shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking,
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loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said use with the land
and uses in the neighborhood.
4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and
pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use.
5. That the subject property is designated for commercial use in the
General Plan, that the proposed use is consistent with that designation, and that
the granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive general plan.
6. That the evaluation of the environmental impacts as set forth in the
initial study are appropriate and that the project will have no significant effect
upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality
Act of 1970, and, when considering the project as a whole, there was no
evidence before the City that the proposed project would have any potentially
adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends,
and therefore, a Negative Declaration was approved.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 00-002 to permit a 1,725 square foot restaurant
with a sushi bar that will seat 27 people and 3 tables to seat up to 12 people for
a total seating capacity of 39 people at 127 S. First Avenue, subject to the
following conditions:
1. The restaurant and the site shall be maintained in a manner that is
consistent with the plans submitted and approved for CUP 00-002 to the
satisfaction of the Community Developmant Administrator.
2. All local code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection,
occupancy, and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building
Official and the Fire Marshall including, but not limited to the following:
A. The posting of an approved seating plan and maximum occupancy
load signs.
B. Installation of an NFPA 72, fully automatic and fully addressable fire
alarm system that is fully monitored at a central station.
C. Posting of the fire alarm room and a Knox box at the main entrance.
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3. Water services shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Public
. Works Services Director, including an upgrade of the water meter to a 1-inch
capacity, and the installation of any necessary backflow devices and pressure
vacuum breakers.
4. A grease interceptor for all sinks and National Pollutant Discharge
Elimination System (NPDES) measures shall be provided to the satisfaction of
the Public Works Services Director.
5. Trash and recyclables containers, and a grease receptacle, if
necessary, shall be provided and stored in a decorative masonry enclosure with
solid metal gates finished to match the building at the rear of the property to the
satisfaction of the Community DevEllopmElnt Administrator.
6. The following parking related items shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Administrator:
A. A Modification for 13 parking spaces in lieu of 35 spaces is granted
for this Conditional Use Permit under the Shared-Use Parking Standards of the
CBD zoning regulations. This Modification does not constitute an approval for a
general reduction of the parking requirement for the commercial building, but
rather only for the specific use approved by this CUP.
B. The parking spaces shall be re-striped in accordance with the City's
parking regulations.
C. An agreement, per Section 9264.3.4 of the CBD zoning regulations,
in a form approved by the City Attorney, shall be executed and recorded by the
property owner establishing the non-exclusive and shared-use status of the
parking behind the building. This Agreement is to become effective when an
adjacent or nearby property also participates in the Shared-Use parking
provisions as determined by the Community Development Administrator.
7. Approval of CUP 00-002 shall not take effect until the property owner
and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the
Development Services DepartmenUo indicate awareness and acceptance of the
conditions of approval.
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8. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to completion of
. the tenant improvements and opening of the restaurant. Noncompliance with the
plans, provisions and conditions of CUP 00-002 shall constitute grounds for
immediate suspension and/or revocation of any approvals, which could result in
closing of the restaurant.
SECTION 4. The decision, findings, and conditions of approval
contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of April 25,
2000, by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter and Bruckner
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Kalemkiarian
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City
of Arcadia.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 1605 was adopted
at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on April 25, 2000, by the
following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter and Bruckner
None
Commissioner Kalemkiarian
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Secretary, Planning
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
City of Arcadia
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STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
April 25, 2000
TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: James M. Kasama, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 00-002 for a restaurant at
127 S. First Avenue
SUMMARY
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This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Hwei Hwa Yang for a
restaurant with a sushi bar that will seat 27 people and 3 tables to seat up to 12
people for a total seating capacity, of 39 people in a 1,725 square foot commercial
space at 127 S. First Avenue. The proposed hours of operation are 11 :00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m. The Development Services Department is recommending approval subject
to the conditions listed in this report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Hwei Hwa Yang
LOCATION: 127 S. First Avenue
,REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit and parking modification for a restaurant
with a sushi bar that will seat 27 people and 3 tables to seat up to
12 people for a total seating capacity of 39 people in a 1,725
square foot commercial space. The proposed hours of operation
are 11 :00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
SITE AREA: 14,877.45 square feet (0.34 acre)
FRONTAGE: 105 feet along S. First Avenue
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The site is improved with a 7,975 square foot commercial building
with 14 on-site parking spaces behind the building. The property is
zoned CBD - Central Business District.
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SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: Retail - zoned CBD
South: Retail - zoned CBD
East: Mixed commercial - zoned CBD
West: Single family residen~ - zoned PR-3
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Mixed Use - Commercial/Multiple Family
PROPOSAL & ANALYSIS
The proposal is to construct interior tenant improvements for a restaurant with a
sushi bar that will seat 27 people and 3 tables to seat up to 12 people for a total
seating capacity of 39 people in a 1,725 square foot commercial space. The
proposed hours of operation are 11 :00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Parkina
There are 14 parking spaces behind the commercial building. Staffs observations
indicate that most of these are used by the tenants and their employees, and that the
customers of the businesses either utilize street parking, or walk from the nearby
residences and businesses. The City's general parking requirements for the uses on
this site are as follows:
General Parking Requirements for Commercial Uses
Approx. Parking Spaces
Type of business SO.Ft. Ratio Reouired
HJI Corp. (Import/Export Office) 1,500 4/1,000 6.0
Arcadia Nails 1,125 5/1,000 5.6
Clothing Boutique 500 5/1,000 2.5
Insurance Office 700 411,000 2.8
Proposed Restaurant 1,725 10/1,000 17.3
Tanning Salon 1,800 5/1,000 9.0
Attomey's Offices 625 4/1.000 2.5
Total 7,975 5.73/1,000 45.7" 46
Based on the above requirements, this site is deficient by 32 spaces. In addition,
the existing parking striping does not comply with the City's parking regulations.
In the CBD zone, a change in use or occupancy of an existing building makes it
eligible to utilize the Alternative Shared-Use Parking Standards provided that a
parking agreement is signed and recorded by the property owner. In this case, the
CUP 00-002
April 25, 2000
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former tenant was a beauty salon and supply shop. Therefore, the change in use to
a restaurant makes this property eligible to use the Alternative Shared-Use Parking
Standards, which provides the following requirements:
Tvoe of business
HJI Corp. (Import/Export Office)
Arcadia Nails (Consumer Service)
Clothing Boutique (Retail)
Insurance Office
Proposed Restaurant
Tanning Salon (Consumer Service)
Attornev's Offices
Total
Altemative Shared-Use Parking Standards for the CBD Zone
Approx. Parking Spaces
Sa. Ft. Ratio Reauired
1,500 3/1,000 4.5
1,125 5/1,000 5.6
500 5/1,000 2.5
700 3/1,000 2.1
1,725 5/1,000 8.6
1,800 5/1,000 9.0
625 3/1.000 1.9
7,975 4.29/1,000 34.2" 35
The Alternative Shared-Use Parking Standards reduces the parking requirement for
this site by 11 spaces, and reduces the deficiency to 21 spaces. The Shared-Use
status of the parking on this property would not become effective until an adjacent or
surrounding nearby property also participates in the Shared-Use parking provisions.
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A parking survey by the applicant indicates that on most days there would be several
parking spaces available in the immediate vicinity of the subject site when the
restaurant is busiest:
Number of Vacant Parking Spaces
Time &
Location Mon. Tue, Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
12:00 noon
On-site 4 3 5 4 6 1 13
On-street" 6 5 3 7 3 3 5
Total 10 8 8 11 9 4 18
5:00 p.m.
On-site 3 6 5 6 8 8 13
On-street" 1 3 2 3 6 3 8
Total 4 9 7 9 14 11 21
"Along the 8Outhboun<l side 0/ First Ave. between the alley to the north or the site end Bonita Sl
Because, a restaurant is a type of business that is being encouraged in this area to
promote pedestrian activity, and based on the parking survey, it is staff's opinion that
the parking deficiency is not substantial enough to disapprove the proposed
restaurant.
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CUP 00-002
April 25, 2000
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At present, a trash bin is not provided on this property. Staff's opinion is that
outdoor storage of trash and recyclables is imperative for a restaurant, and that the
lack of a large receptacle and an enclosure would result in an unsightly and
unsanitary accumulation of trash and recyclabh:is.
Staff recommends that a masonry enclosure with solid metal gates be provided near
the back of the building along the north property line. This will result in the loss of a
parking space. However, because the adjacent property to the west is zoned for
residential use, the trash enclosure should not be located near that property. The
enclosure should be large enough to contain the trash bin and provide ample space
for storing recyclables and a grease receptacle, if necessary, and be finished to
match the building.
Landscaoina
There is no landscaping in the rear parking area. Compliance with the block wall
and 5 foot wide landscape buffer along the adjacent residentially zoned property
would result in the loss of at least one parking space. Staff's opinion is that the
existing layout is an effective use of the rear parking area.
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CEQA
Pursuant to the provISions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the
Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed
project. Said inilial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial
adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the
project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of
historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there
is 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 00-002 subject to the following conditions:
1. The restaurant and the site shall be maintained in a manner that is consistent
with the plans submitted and approved for CUP 00-002 to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Administrator.
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2. All local code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy,
and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Official and the
Fire Marshall including, but not limited to the following:
A. The posting of an approved seating pl.an and maximum occupancy load
signs. :
B. Installation of an NFPA 72, fully automatic and fully addressable fire alarm
system that is fully monitored at a central station.
C. Posting of the fire alarm room and a Knox box at the main entrance.
3. Water services shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Public Works
Services Director, including an upgrade of the water meter to a 1-inch capacity,
and the installation of any necessary backflow devices and pressure vacuum
breakers.
4. A grease interceptor for all sinks and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (NPDES) measures shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Public
Works Services Director.
5. Trash and recyclables containers, and a grease receptacle, if necessary, shall
be provided and stored in a decorative masonry enclosure with solid metal gates
finished to match the building at the rear of the property to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Administrator.
6. The following parking related items shall be provided to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Administrator:
A. A Modification for 13 parking spaces in lieu of 35 spaces is granted for this
Conditional Use Permit under the Shared-Use Parking Standards of the
CBD zoning regulations. This Modification does not constitute an approval
for a general reduction of the parking requirement for the commercial
building, but rather only for the specific use approved by this CUP.
B. The parking spaces shall be re-striped in accordance with the City's parking
regulations.
C. An agreement, per Section 9264.3.4 of the CBD zoning regulations, in a
form approved by the City Attorney, shall be executed and recorded by the
property owner establishing the non-exclusive and shared-use status of the
parking behind the building. This Agreement is to become effective when
an adjacent or nearby property also participates in the Shared-Use parking
provisions as determined by the Community Development Administrator.
CUP 00-002
April 25,2000
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7. Approval of CUP 00..Q02 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 awareness and acceptance of the
conditions of approval.
8. All conditions of approval shall be complied Viith prior to completion of the tenant
improvements, and opening of the restaurant. Noncompliance with the plans,
provisions and conditions of CUP 00-002 shall constitute grounds for immediate
suspension and/or revocation of any approvals, which could result in closing of
the restaurant.
FINDINGS AND MOTIONS
ADDroval
The Planning Commission shoUld move to approve the Negative Declaration
and adopt Resolution No. 1605: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of
the City of Arcadia, California, granting Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 00-002
to permit a 1,725 square foot restaurant with a seating capacity of39 people at
127 S. First Avenue.
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
incorporating 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 April 25th public hearing, please contact
Associate Planner, Jim Kasama at (626) 574-5445.
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Attachments: Land Use & Zoning Map
Plans
Negative Declaration & Initial Study
Resolution No. 1605
CUP 00-002
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File No.: CUP 2000-002
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONME~TAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
A. Title and Description of Project:
Conditional Use Pennlt Application No. CUP 2000-002: A Conditional Use Pennit and
parking modification for a restaurant with a sushi bar that will seat 27 people and 3 tables to
seat up to 12 people for a total seating capacity of 39 people in a 1,725 sq. ft. commercial
space. The proposed hours of operation are 11 :00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B. Location of Project:
127 S. First Avenue, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles
C. Name of Proponent:
Hwei Hwa Yang
406 California Street, #E
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 294-0777
D. Findin.g:
This project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning
of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 for the reasons set forth in the
attached Initial Study.
E. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially
significant effects:
None
Date Prepared: March 28, 2000
Date Posted: March 30, 2000
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File No.: CUP 2000-002
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007 .
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title:
Conditional Use Pennit Application No. CUP 2000-002
2. Lead Agency Name & Address:
City of Arcadia - Development Services Department
Community Development Division - Planning Services
240 W. Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
3. Lead Agency Contact Person & Phone Number:
James M. Kasama, Associate Planner - (626) 574-5445/ fax (626) 447-9173
4. Project Location (address):
127 S. First Avenue, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles
5. Project Proponent's Name, Address & Phone Number:
Hwei Hwa Yang
406 Ca.lifornia Street, #E
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 2~4-o777
6. Genercil Plan Designation:
Commercial
7. Zoning Classification:
CBD: Central Business District
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8. Description of Project:
(Describe .lhe whole action Involved, Including but not limned to later phases of the project, and any secondary,
support, or off-site features necessary for Its Implementation.)
A Conditional Use Permit and parking modification for a restaurant with a sushi bar that will
seat 27 people and 3 tables to seat up to 12 people for a. total seating capacity of 39
people in a 1,725 sq. ft. commercial space. The proposed hours of operation are 11:00
a.m. to 9:00 p.m. .
9. Surrounding land uses and setting:
(Briefly describe the project's surroundings.)
The surrounding uses along First Avenue are strip commercial. The properties to
the reatlWest are zoned for multiple-family residential uses.
10. Other public agencies whose approval Is required:
(e.g., permns, financing approval, participation agreement)
The proposed tenant improvements will be reviewed by the City's Building Services
and Fire Department for Building and Safety Codes compliance and by the County
Health Department for compliance with County food service regulations. The
restaurant will be subject to South Coast Air Quality Management District
regulations for pollution and emissions control.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
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:
[ ] Aesthetics
[ ] Agricultural Resources
[ ] Air Quality
[ ] Biological Resources
[ ] Cultural Resources
[ ] Geology / Soils
[ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials
[ ] Hydrology I Water Quality
[ ] Land Use I Planning
[ ] Mineral Resources
[ ] Noise
[ ] Population I Housing
[ ] Public Services
[ ] Recreation
[ ] Transportation I Traffic
[ ] Utilities I Service Systems
[ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance
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DETERMINATION:
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On the basis of this initial evaluation:
[X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[J 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 applicant. A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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[] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
[] I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" 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 IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the
effects that remain to be addressed.
[] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, but because all potentially significant effects (a) have been
analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and
(b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier ErR, including
revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project,
nothing further is required.
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Ja'mes M. Kasama. Associate Planner
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For: City of Arcadia
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
1. 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 screening analysis).
2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well
ason-site, cumulative as weU as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and
construction as well as operational impacts.
3. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an
effect may be significant. If there are one or more, "PotentiaUy Significant Impact"
entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4. "Negative Declaration: Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated"
applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from
"Poten'ially Significant Impact" to a "Less 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 XVIII,
"Earlier Analyses," must be cross-referenced).
5. Earlier analyses maybe 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)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in
Section XVIII at the end of the checklist.
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.
7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other
sources, uses or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8. The analysis of each issue should identify:
a) The significant criteria or threshold used to evaluate each question; and
b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than
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1. AESTHETICS - Would the projed:
a) Have a :substantlal adverse effed on a scenic vista? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
b) Damage scenic resources, including, but not limited ',to, trees, rock
outcropplngs, and historic buildings within a state scerllc highway? [ ] [ J [ J (XJ
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the
site and its surroundings? [ ] [ I [ ] (XJ
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would
adversely affed day or nighttime views In the area? I J I J I ] (XJ
The projed is for tenant improvements to use an existing commercial space for a restaurant. The
projed Is In a commercial area; zoned for and developed with commercial uses, and will not have any
such impacts.
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2. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES - (In determining whether Impacts to agricultural resources are
significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultural Land Evaluation and
SIte Assessment Model prepared by the California Department of Conservation as an optional model to use In
assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland.) Would the project:
a) Convert- Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of
Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non-agricultural use? (The
Farmlanij Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California Resources
Agency, Department of Conservation, maintains detailed maps of these
and other categories of farmland.) I I I I I J IX]
b) Confiid with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a. Willlamson Act
contract? [I. [J [J (XJ
c) Involve other changes In the existing environment which, due to
their lo~tlon or nature, could Individually or cumulatively result In
loss of Farmland to non-agricultural use? [ J I J [J [X]
The projed is In a commercial area, zoned for and developed with commercial uses. The project will not
have any Impads on agricultural resources.
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3. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the significant criteria established by the applicable air quality
management or pollution control dlstricl.may be relied upon to make the following determinations.) Would
the proposal:
a) Conflict with or obstrud implementation of the appllceble Air Quality
Attainment Plan or Congestion Management Plan? [ ] [J [I [XJ
b) Violate any stationary source air quality standard or contribute to an
existing or projected air quality violation? I J [J [] [X]
c) Result In a net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the proJed
region Is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state
ambient .alr quality standard Oncluding releasing emissions, which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? [ ] [) [J (XJ
d) Create or contribute to a non.stationary source "hot spot" (prfmarily
carbon monoxide)? [ J [] I J [X]
e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? I J I ] [) (XJ
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1) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
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The restaurant will be in an exlstlng commercial building "and is subject to local air quality regulations as
administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District that will prevent any impacts relative
to items (a) through (e) above. The proposed restaurant will not result in any alterations to air
movement, moisture, and temperature or cause a change in climate. No objectionable odors have been
associated with the proposed type of restaurant. .
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4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Adversely Impact, either directly or through habitat modifications,
any endangered, rare, or threatened species as listed in Title 14 of
the Callfomia Code of Regulations (Sections 670.2 or 670.5) or In
Title 50, Code of Federal Regulations (Sections 17.11 or 17..12)1 I ] [ ] I ] IX]
b) Have a substantial. adverse impact, either directly or through habitat
modifications, on any species identified asa candidate, .sensitive, or
special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or
regulations, or by the Callfomla Department of Fish and Game or U.
S. Fish and Wildlife Service? [ ] I ] I ] IX]
c) Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian habitat or other
sensitive natural community identified In local or regional plans,
policies, and regulations; or by the Califomia Department of Fish
. and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Sewice? I I I I I 1 IX]
d) Adversely Impact federally protected wetlands (including, but not
limited to, marsh, vemal pool, coastal, etc.) either indivIdually or in
combination with the known or probable impacts of other activities
through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other
means? I] I] I I [X]
e) Interfere substantially with the movement of any resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species, or with established resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or Impede the use of wildlife nursery
sites? I] I ] [ ] !Xl
1) Confiict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological
resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? I] I] I I !Xl
g) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation
Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved
local, regional or state. habital conservation plan? I I I I [ ] !Xl
The restaurant will be In an existing commercial bUilding in the vicinity of which none of the above
resources have been Identified, and the proposed use will not result in any of the above Impacts.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
'a) Cause 8 substantial adverse change In the significance of a
historical resource which is either listed or eligible for listing on the
National ,Register of Historic Places, the Califomia Register of
Historic Resources, or a local register of historic resources? I I
. b) Cause a substanlial adverse change in the significance of a unique
archaeological resource (i.e., an artifact, object, or site about which
it can be clearly demonstrated that, without merely adding to the
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current body of knowledge, there Is a high probability that' it contains
Information needed to answer important scientific research
questions, has a special and particular quality such as being the
oldest lir best available example of its type, or Is dlre'ctly associated
with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historic event
or person)? [ ] (] () [Xl
c) Disturb or destroy a unique paleontological resource or site? [ ] [) [) [Xl
d) Disturb any human remains, InclUding those Interred outside of
formal cemeteries? ( ] [ ] [) [Xl
The restaurent will be in an exlsting commercial building In a commercial area. None of the above
resources have been identified In the area, and none of the above Impacts are associated with the
subject locallon. The proposed restaurant will not result In any of the above impacts.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects,
Including the risk of loss, Injury, or death Involving:
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? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ ) [ I [ I [X)
. ill) Seismic-related ground failure, Including liquefaction? ( ) [ I [ I [Xl
Iv) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, ormudflow? [ ] [ I [ I [XI
v) Landslides ( I [ I [ ] [Xl
vi) Wildland fires, InCluding where wildlands are adjacent to
urbanized areas and where residences are intermixed with
wildlllOds? [ I ( ) ( ] [Xl
b) Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of
topsoil? [ ] [ I [ ) [Xl
c) Would the project result in the loss of a unique geological feature? [ I ( I ( ) [X)
d) Is the projact located on strata 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? [ I ( ) [ I [Xl
e) Is the project located on expanSive soil creating substanllal risks to
life or property? [ ) [ I [ ) [X]
f) Where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater, Is
the soil capable of supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative .
wastewater disposal systems? [ I [ I [ I [X]
.This entire region Is subject to the effects of seismic activity, but the location of this restaurant has not
been determined to be the subject of any geologic problems identified by an Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
fault Zoning Map or the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act. No unique geologic or physical features have
been Identified at the site. The project will be connected to the local sewer system.
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Impact Incori>onlllon Impact Impact
7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project:
e) Create a significant hazaro to the public or the environment through
the roUtine transport, use, or disposal of hazaroous m~terials? ( ] ( ] ( ] (XI
b) Create a significant hazaro to the public or the environment through
reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the
likely release of hazardous materials into the environment? I] ( J ( ) (XI
c) Reasonably be anticipated to emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acUtely hazardous materials, substances, or waste
within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? ( ] ( J ( ] (XI
d) Is the project 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? ( 1 ( 1 ( 1 (XI
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 (XI'
people residing or working in the project area? ( ] ( ] ( ]
f) For a project within the vicinity of a privete airstrip, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people residing or working In the project
area? ( 1 ( ] ( ] (XI
g) Impair implementation of, or physically Interfere with an adopted
. emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? ( ] ( ] [ ] (XI
h) Expose people or structures to the risk of loss, injury, or death
Involving wildland fires, including where wildlands ere adjacent to
urbanized areas or where residences are intennixed with wildlands? ( ] [ ] ( ] (XI
The restaurant will be In an existing commercial building In a commercial area at which none of the
above hazards have been Identified. The proposed restaurant will be required to comply with all fire end
safety regulations, County Health Department regulations, and SoUth Coast Air Quality Management
District regulations, which will limit the potential for any of the above Impacts to levels required by law.
The project does not Involve hazardous substances, nor will it create or expose people to health hazards.
The project is not adjacent to or near wildlands, and is In compliance with emergency access and fire
safety regulations.
8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
a) Violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water quality
standards or waste discharge requirements? ( ] ( ] [ ] [XJ
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially
with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in
aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level
(I.e., 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 grented)? [ ] ( ] ( ] [XJ
c) Substanli,ally aller the existing drainage pattem 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 or siltation of the
. site? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X]
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Potentially With Lesa Than
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Impact IncorporalIon Impact Impact
Would the proposal resun In potential Impacts involving:
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 surfac;e runoff In a
manner which would result in flooding on or off.slte? ;. ( I
e) Create Or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned stormwater drainage'systems? ( I
f) Place housing within a 10o-year flOodplain, as mapped on a federal
Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood
hazard delineation map? ( ]
g) Place within a 10o-year floodplain structures which would Impede or
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The restaurant will be in an existing commercial building and will not result in an increased potential for
any of the above impacts. The project will not violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water
quality standards or waste discharge requirements, wilt not alter absorption rates, drainage patterns,
surfa.ce runoff, surface water conditions, or ground water conditions. The site Js not within a floodplain or
inundation area.
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9. LAND USE & PlANNING - Would the project:
a) Physicaily divide an established community? { I
b} Conflid with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an
agency with jurisdiction over the project (Including, but not limited to,
the general pian, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning
ordinance adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect)? ( I
c) Conflld with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural
community conservation plan? { I
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The project is consistent with the commercial designation in the General Plan and with the CBO zoning
of the site, and is required to comply with the applicable regulations of any other agency with jurisdiction
overthls project. The project Is In a commercial area, zoned for and developed with commercial uses.
10. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Result in the toss of availability of a known mineral resource
classified MRZ-2 by the State Geologist that would be of value to
the region and the resIdents of the state? ( I
b) Result In the loss of availability of a locally important mineral
resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specifiC
plan or other land use plan? { I
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The restaurant will be In an existing commercial building at which none of the above resources have
been identified, and the proposed restaurant will not result in any of the above impacts.
11. NOISE - Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to, or generation of noise levels in excess of
standards established In the local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies? ( ]
. b) Exposure of persons to, or generation of excessive groundbome
vibration or groundborne noise levelS? { I
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Would the proposal rssu~ In potsntiallmpacts InvolVIng: Significant Mitigation Significant No
ImpacI InccrporalIon Impact Impact
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the
project viclnity above levels existing without the project? I ] I ] I] (X]
d) A substantial temporary or periodic Increase In ambl8!lt noise levels
In the project viclnity above levels ex/sting without the:project? I ] I] I ] (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? I] I] . I] IX]
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private. airstrip, would the project
expose people residing or WOrking in the project area to excessive
noise levels? I) I ) I ) (X]
The restaurant Is In an ex/sting commercial building In a commercial area, zoned for and developed with
commercial uses; and will not result In any of the above impacts. The project is not near an airport or
airstrip. There will be construction-related noise and vibration during development of the project, but
such noise or vibration should not exceed locally established standards, and there will not be any long-
term or permanent"noise-related impacts.
12. POPULATION & HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce substantial populallon growth in an area, either directly (for
example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indireciiy (for
example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? [ ) I ) I ] (X]
. b) Displace substantial numbers ot existing housing, necessitating the
construCtion of replacement housing elsewhere? I ] I I I I IX]
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitallng the
construction ot replacement house elsewhere? [ I I I I I IX]
The restaurant will be in an ex/sting commercial building and will not impact the
POPUlation or housing. The project is consistent wilh the commercial designation of the area in the
General Plan, is in a commerclal area, zoned CBO (Central Business Oistrict) developed with
commercial.uses.
13. PUBLIC. SERVICES - Would the project resuit in substanllaladverse physical Impacts assoclated
wllh the provision of new or physically altered govemmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered govemmental facilities, the construction ot which would cause significant environmental
Impacts, In order to malnlain acceptable service ratios, response times or olher performance
objectives tor any of the public services:
a) Fire protection? I I I] I I (X]
b) Police protection? I ] I ] I ] (X]
c) Schools? I ] I I I I (Xl
d) Parks? I I [J I] IX]
,e) Other public faCilities? I I I] I I (X]
The restaurant will be in an ex/sting commercial building and is a use that will not require a need for new
or a.ltered services in any of the above areas. The project Is in a commercial area that Is zoned for and
developed with commercial uses and is consistent with the City's General Pian. The project will not have
any impacts on public servlcas.
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Would the proposal result in potential Impacts Involving:
14. RECREATION
a) Would the project Increase the use of exlsling neighborhood and
. regional patks or other recreational facilities such tl1at substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be,accelerated? [1
b) Does the project Include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational facUities. which might have
an adverse physical effect on the environment? I I
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The project Is in a diversely populated area that Is zoned for and developed with commercial uses and is
consistent with the City's General Plan. The project will.not have any Impacts on recreational facilities or
opportunities.
15. TRANSPORTATION I TRAFFIC - Would the project:
a) Cause an Increase in traffic which is substantial in relation 10 the
exlstlng'traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result Ina
substantial Increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume
to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at Intersections)? I I I I I I (Xl
b) Exceed; either Individually or cumulatively, a level of Service
standard established by the county congestion management agency
for designated roads or highways? [ I I 1 [ I [Xl
. c) Result in a change in air traffic pattems, including either an Increase
In traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial
safety risks? [ 1 [ I [ I [Xl
d) Substanlially Increase hazards to a design feature (e.g., sharp
curves or dangerous Intersections) or Incompatible uses (e.g., fann
equipment)? [ 1 [ ] [ I (Xl
e) Result in Inadequate emergency access? [ I [ ] [ ] IXI
f) Result In Inadequate parking capacity? [ I [ I [ I [Xl
g) Conflict 'with adopted policies supporting altemative transportation
(e.g., bus tumouts, bicycle racks)? [ I [ 1 [ I [Xl
The restaurant will be in an existing commercial building with limited parking, and space for additional
parklng doe::; not exist. Restaurants have peak business periods that are different from the peak
business periodS of basic retail uses, and the limited capacity of the proposed restaurant should prevent
any significant Increases In vehicle trips or traffic congestion.
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16. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control Board? [ I
b) Require orres!J1t In the construction of new water or wastewater
treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? [I
c) Require C)r result In the construction of newstonn water drainage
facilities C)r expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental effects? [ ]
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Would the proposal result In potential impacts involving:
d) Are sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from
existing entlUements and resources, or are new or expanded
entitlements needed? [ I
e) Has the was!ewater treatment provider which serves or may serve
the project detennined that It has adequate capacity to serve the
projects projected demand in addition to the providers existing
commitments? [ I
f) Is the project served by a landfill with sufficient pennitted capacity to
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? [ ]
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The restaurant will be in an existing commercial building. It is not anticipated that any of the above
utilities or service .systems will be significantly Impacted. Nevertheless, the proposed Improvements wlll
be reviewed, and the developer will be required to provide, if necessa/y, any new systems or supplies
necessa/yto mitigate any impacts. The project is in a commercial area that is zoned for and developed
with commercial uses and is consistent with the City's General Plan. The project will provide all
necessa/y extensions of public facilities, and will not have any adverse Impacts on utilities and service
systems.
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade ttle quality of ttle
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fisll or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, ttlreaten to eliminate a plant or animal community.
reduce ttle number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or'animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods
of Califomia histo/y or prehistory? [ ]
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short~tenn, to the
disadvantage of long-tenn, environmental goals? [ I
c) Does tI1e project have impacts that are individually 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 projects, and the effects of probeble future projects.) [ I
d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause
l;Ubstantiai adverse effects on human beIngs, either directly or
Indirectly? [ .)
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backs-up to multiple-family residential uses. The project Is In a commercial area that is zoned for and
developed with commercial uses and Is consistent with the City's General Plan. Food service uses
typically need and use more parking than basic retail uses, although the peak periodS for the food
service uses generally differ from those of other commercial uses. The parking for this commercial
building Is limited and space for additional parking does not exist. The parking Is shared by the other
commercial uses on this property, and a significant amount of the parklng is used for more than one
C1estihation, and the limited capacity of the proposed restaurant will prevent any significant impacts.
18. EARLIER ANAL YSES
No eartier enalyses, and no additional documents were referenced pursuant to the tiering, program EIR,
or other CEQA processes to analyze the project
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CIIY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
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Date Filed:
General Information
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1. Applicant's Name:----1:1r-J e I H wAY It,.) q
Address: 40 b CA L (Fell Nt A 57 47 E
2. Property Address (Location): 1'>- 7 S. hr<. ~T
- Assessor's Number: S"1 1.) - f ~ - (I
3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
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List and. describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this
project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
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5. Zone Oassification: ctHDc I
6. General,Plan Designation: ~N1~,,fW _
Project Description
7. Proposed use of site (project description): <_JAH:?>>N~~ ~NPd.~T
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Site size:
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Square footage per building:
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Amount of off-street par~g provided: h
Proposed scheduling of project: t')/6ttl ,.L:J.&-...v~A-,.-
Anticipated incremental development: ...Ad:?&!.E:
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If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of household sizes expected:
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If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: &6
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16. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
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If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
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If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this
and indi te clearly why the application is required:
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Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes
(attach additional sheets as necessary).
YES NO
19. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteratin of ground
contours.
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20. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public
lands or ro.ads.
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21. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
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22. " Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
23. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odprs,in \'idni Iy.
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YES NO
Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing
drainage patterns.
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Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
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Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more.
Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substance~,
flammable or explosives.
Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
sewage, etc.).
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Substantial increase'in fossiUuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
etc.).
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Relationship to a larger project or series of projects.
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Environmental Setting
.. Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, induding
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or
~ ' ~cenic as..p ects, any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach
~ p,hotographs of the site. Snapshots or P~oid photos will be accepted. ~
32. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, induding information on plants,
animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential,
;,1~rrunercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department
~V" .'s~ores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach
photographs of the vicinity. Snaoshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
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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 that the facts,
statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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Proposed Japanese Restaurant
127 South First
Arcadia
ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING
127 South First is an existing commercial building which used to house
Barbaras Beauty Supply. It is surrounded by commercial and retail
businesses.
No structural changes will be made to the exterior of the building. The
external surroundings of this building are other commercial buildings. d
concrete sidewalks, asphalt streets and parking lots.
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