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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1605 . . . 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, . . . 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. -2- 1605 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. . . -3- 1605 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: . . AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Sleeter and Bruckner None Commissioner Kalemkiarian ,/ " Secretary, Planning City of Arcadia \ APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~p'/~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia -4- 1605 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 . 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. . . . . 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 Page 2 . 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. . 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. . CUP 00-002 April 25, 2000 Page 3 . Trash Bin and Enclosure 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. . 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. . CUP 00-002 April 25, 2000 Page 4 . . . 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 Page 5 . . . 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. /..--? ......~ .- , ~(/ ~. , onna L. But er Community Development Administrator Attachments: Land Use & Zoning Map Plans Negative Declaration & Initial Study Resolution No. 1605 CUP 00-002 April 25, 2000 Page 6 . . . ~~,c;JI~ (31) Pf~-3 ~/.I !;O 50 I so 50 ~ C CONSIGNMENT g lD., SHOP 0 :( ~d'l BEAUTY SALON ,.n '" I 141.Co'3 ALTA 50 SO IDcIIIOS :36) ('42/ ~ . . f'SQ) :5 0 010 I I 11 50 (5~ C!) Z ~ ~ R-3 !:IO " !;o M 50 , a:: 50 c.. SO so !:>o SO ~ 00 ~ ~q;QQQ 50 SO. 50 50 ~O BONITA !>O 50 50 000 !J.O so ~ (52) 0 00~ R-3 !:IO 'f ::'0 ST. ; ; '" . RESTAURANT '" 0 ~'" BE!\UTYSALON !!l 0 VACAnCY ~... COFFl'i S!'IOP ii:l d'l FLORIST 51 "' PAINT STORE ~ 141.<:''3 (.) ~'" ~'" " '41.(;9 CLEANERS ,.. 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W8~.,7.1?s:. . \ , . I I I '. . ~ '.. --- "":::{$ f;~ "tAN "'~/., ) a.4!AAI~It.S ~""6""~ , \~. ~ I . "I ~I : .~ . ~ . ~I , ~ t'. ~ il 'l " . I l .' ~~, I PA~6e $'7Z),(I.~ 1J:r.r Gt:lleA "V . '; AAe.Ao,A AlAn,!: /33 ~":-lfS: a.:.u""'4 ~ If'..l.J.r d~ 4tFNCH 11INNfN(f :;'IDew;l(J(. PQ;V,,:N ~ /' . . . 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 ---- a, Associate Planner . . . ) 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 -1- CEQA Checklist 2/99 . . . ) File No.: CUP 2000-002 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 -2- CEaA Checklist 2/99 ) File No.: CUP 2000-002 DETERMINATION: . (To be completed by the Lead Agency) 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. . [] 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. r;; ~~ Sign ure Date: March 28. 2000 Ja'mes M. Kasama. Associate Planner Printed Name & Title For: City of Arcadia . -3- .CEaA Checklist 2/99 . . . File No.: CUP 2000-002 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 significant. -4- CEQA Checklist 2/99 ) ') File No.: CUP 2000-002 l.es8 Than SIgnificant . Pctenllally WlIh l.es8 Than Would the proposal result In potential Impacts InvaMng: Slgnlflcanl MllIgaIIon Slgnlllc:ant No Impact IncorporalIon Impact Impact 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. . 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. . 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 ..s. CEQA Checl<IIst 4199 ) File No.: CUP 2000-002 . Would the proposal result In potential Impacts InvoMng: 1) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial people~ 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. . Less Than SIgnificant Potentially With Less Than Slgnlflcanl MItigation Significant No Impact IncorpoIlIIIon Impact Impact number of I ] I] I] !Xl 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 I ] I] !Xl .e. CEQACheckllst 4199 . ) File No.: CUP 2000-002 Less Than Slgnlflcanl _Iy Wllh Less Than Would the proposal result In potentlallmpacts Involving: Slgnlflcanl MlIlgatlon Slgnlflcanl No ImpacI Incorporation ImpacI Impact 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. . -7. CECA ChecJdlst 4Illll '} FDa No.: CUP 2000-002 Less Than SignifICant . PolenlIally WIth Less Than Would the proposal result In potential Impacts Involving: Slgnlf1canl Mlugation Slgnll1canl No 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] .a. ceCA Checkllst 4I9!l ) FIle No;: CUP 2000-002 . Lesa Than Significant Potentially With Lesa Than Significant Millgatlon Significant No 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 redirect'flood flows? { I { I { I { ] { I { I { I ( I { I {Xl {Xl {Xl (Xl 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. . 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 { I { I { I { I { I { I [Xl [Xl (Xl 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 { J { I { I { I {Xl (Xl 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 -9- ( ) { ] { ] { ] CEQA ChecIcIlst 4/99 {Xl [Xl ') Fl\e No.: CUP 2000-002 Leoa Than Significant . Potentially With Less Than 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. . -10. CEOA Checldlst 4199 ') FlIe No.: CUP 2000-002 '. less Than S1gnlflClllll Potentially With less Than SIgnificant MltfgatJan Significant No Impact IncorporalIon Impact Impact 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 11 I I (Xl I I I I (Xl The restau~ant will be In an existing commerclal building and will not result In any of the above Impacts. 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. . 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? [ ] -11- [ I [ I (Xl ( ] [Xl [ I [ I IX] [ I ceCA CI1ecldISl 4199 . . . ') File No.: CUP 2000-002 Less Than Slgnlflcant Palenl1a11y WiIh Less Than Significant MlIlgallan Significant No Impact IncarporalIan Impact Impact 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? [ ] [ I [ I [ ] [ I [ I [ I [X) [XJ [XJ 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? [ .) [ ] [ ] [ ] [ I [ I [ ] [ I [ ] [XI [XJ [XJ [XJ The restaurant will be In an existing commercial building ttlat Is adjacent to other commercial uses, and 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 -12- CEOA Cheekllsl 4'99 . '. i i ., ,r"':;'" .( ~/- .... r . . \ . 11t',.; . j. . { FileNo. ~(jP <:9-600- oa~ CIIY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM '3-/6-()() Date Filed: General Information . 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: Hw~1 H. YA,,/4 4<06 UJ. LI ':'.IlNlA ~r ~~ of ~,7.t, .J$o/-t:J 777 AiZCAOIA. ~. 1(006 A ~. If~CAOIA. CA. 1tr>,'{, 4. 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: t:'J11J.'',fL<>LL,It.. fJ.l/UD'iVAJt;. .... ;e::L~~A'L ~rr , 5. Zone Oassification: ctHDc I 6. General,Plan Designation: ~N1~,,fW _ Project Description 7. Proposed use of site (project description): <_JAH:?>>N~~ ~NPd.~T 10. ,: 13. 8. 9. Site size: //75flX O?-5q! /' Square footage per building: Number of floors of constrgction:. Amount of off-street par~g provided: h Proposed scheduling of project: t')/6ttl ,.L:J.&-...v~A-,.- Anticipated incremental development: ...Ad:?&!.E: 14. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: . A//f- 15. ....~ ~ ,. .. .:.".,. ~.:.... If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: &6 -' -.. 9 .,. A/G/~n.d/h?tt:)Li r/);nd?{~l"rdL - //7>" . /.kV~5 II J'7 9 16. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: /tI/I- 17. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: M~ 18. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indi te clearly why the application is required: R(.;,vG ~ ul/I.:~r:Wr . 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. o.e--- 20. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or ro.ads. o Er 21. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. o E:(' o a- D a 22. " Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 23. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odprs,in \'idni Iy. . E!K 3/9r: _4. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. YES NO Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. o 9" Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. o a o 0 O~ . 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.). o .er Substantial increase'in fossiUuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). o a- Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. 0...8 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. - - 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. ~-/r-otJ Date' . ')( t6/.,~ /ck-- (/ -;/ , Signature ,:I- F.LR. 3/% . 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. . . \ . .1 . Jt1..s.. FIRST AVE. FRON-T . RtAR