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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1594 " . .. . , RESOLUTION 1594 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 99-012 TO OPERATE TWO RESTAURANTS WITH A COMBINED GROSS FLOOR AREA NOT EXCEEDING 5,200 SQ.FT., AND A 1,200 SQ.FT. RETAIL USE WITH INCIDENTAL FOOD SERVICE NOT EXCEEDING 30% OF THE GROSS FLOOR AREA AT 1104 - 1110 SOUTH BALDWIN AVENUE. WHEREAS, on June 7, 1999, a conditional use permit application was filed by David Hung on behalf of Soo Properties, LLC. to operate two restaurants with a combined gross floor area not exceeding 5,200 sq.ft., and a 1,200 sq.ft. retail use with incidental food service not exceeding 30%' of the gross floor area, Development Services Department Case No. C.U.P. 99-012, at 1104 - 1110 South Baldwin Avenue, more particularly described as follows: Lot 39 and a portion of Lot 40 of Tract No. 3430, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of Califomia, as per the Map recorded in Book 42, Page 32 in the Office of the County Recorder of said County. WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on July 13, 1999, 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 is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of such conditional use permit,will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injuriDus to the pro'petty or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper use for which a conditional use pennit is authorized as established in the zoning ordinance. 1 1594 ~ . . , 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features are adequate 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 such conditional use permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. 6. Subject to the conditions set forth in this Resolution, the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants Condition Use Permit 99-012 to operate two restaurants and a retail use with incidental food service within a new general commercial shopping center at 1104 - 1110 South Baldwin Avenue, subject to the following conditions: 1. That all applicable code requirements regarding building occupancy, exiting, fire protection, disabled access, safety features, etc., shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Department which shall include, but not limited to the following items: a. Install a Knox Box with keys in conformance with the Uniform Fire Code. b. Install a NFPA 72 Fully Automatic Addressable Fire Alarm System. c. The Fire Alarm System shall be connected to the building fire alarm " .- system. ..: d. All tenant improvement Work to the auto fire sprinkler system shall be done by a licensed C-16 fire Protection contractor. All plans shall be submitted to the Arcadia Fire Department and approved before any work can be commenced. All sprinkler heads shall be ofthe quick response type. 2 1594 . . . e. Any kitchen hood fire extinguisher system shall be installed by a licensed fire protection contractor and shall have plans and permits before any work can be commenced. 2. That a maximum of two restaurants with a combined gross floor area not exceeding 5,200 sqJt., and a 1,200 sq.ft. retail use with incidental food service not exceeding 30% of the gross floor area shall be permitted within the commercial shopping center at 1104-1110 South Baldwin Avenue. 3. That the seating within each restaurant and the incidental food service area shall not exceed the maximum allowed per the Uniform Building Code. 4. That an on-site parking modification be granted to permit 136 parking spaces in lieu of 148 spaces required by Code. This parking modification does not constitute an approval of a general reduction of the parking requirement for the entire shopping center, but only for the specific use approved by C.U.P. 99- 012. 5. C.U.P. 99-012 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form that is available from the Development Services Departmentto indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. 6. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this conditional use permit shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of said permit. SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of July 13, 1999, and the following vote: .' AYES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Kalemkiarian 3 1594 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 forgoing Resolution No. 1594 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on July 27, 1999 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarfan, Murphy, Sleeter, Bruckner NOES: None ABSTAIN: None Chairm City of f!\ , lanning Commission dia . ecretary, Plann City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: fr) ~/11 Y1)~ Michael H. Miller, City Attorney City of Arcadia ; .l\,". ~' . 4 1594 STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT July 13,1999 TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator By: Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Services Manager SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 99-012 SUMMARY . The subject of this staff report is a request for a conditional use permit to operate two restaurants (1,600 sq.ft., and 3,600 sq. ft.) and a retail use with incidental food service (1,200 sq.ft.) that would be within a new general commercial shopping center which is currently under construction at 1104 - 1110 South Baldwin Avenue. The proposed hours of operation would be from 11 :00 a.m. to 11 :00 p.m. for the restaurants, and 11 :00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the retail use with the incidental food service, Monday through Sunday. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to the conditions that are outlined in this staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: David Hung (Architect for the project) LOCATION: 1104 - 1110 South Baldwin Avenue REQUEST: A conditional use permit - with a related parking modification - to operate two restaurants and a retail use with incidental food service that would be within a new commercial shopping center which is currently under construction at the subject location. LOT AREA: 80,550 sq.ft. (1.85 acres) . FRONTAGE: Approximately 255 feet on Baldwin Avenue and 50 feet on Duarte Road (see the attached Land Use & Zoning Map). . . . EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is developed with a new commercial shopping center, as shown on the submitted site plan, and is zoned C-2 (General Commercial). SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING: North: South: East: West: A bank facility; zoned C-2 Mixed commercial uses; zoned C-2 Mixed commercial uses; zoned C-2 & H-4 Mixed commercial uses; zoned C-2 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: The site is designated as Commercial. PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to operate two restaurants and a retail use with incidental food service within a new 24,100 sq.ft. commercial shopping center at 1104 - 1110 South Baldwin Avenue. The proposed hours of operation would be from 11 :00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the restaurants, and 11 :00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for the retail use with the incidental food service, Monday through Sunday. At this time there are no specific tenant improvement plans proposed; however, the property owner would like the flexibility of being able to lease a limited amount of space in the shopping center to meet the apparent demand for such uses. In many commercial shopping centers restaurants and small food service establishments are an integral part of a commercial center. PARKING: On-site parking consists of 136 spaces, as shown on the submitted site plan, and reflects the applicant's original leasing concept plan for the new shopping center. The following summarizes the leasing concept for the center: Business Leasable Space Parking Ratio Restaurants 4,000 sq.fl. 10 spaces per 1,000 sq, fl. Retail uses 15,600 sq;fl. 5 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft. Offices 4,500 sq.ft. 4 spaces per 1,000 sq.fl. Totals: 24,100 sq.fl. Required Parking 40 spaces 78 spaces 18 spaces 136 spaces C.U.P. 99-012 July 13, 1999 Page ~ . . . The combined floor area of the proposed restaurant locations, as indicated on the submitted site plan, total 5,200 sq.ft., (1,600 sq.ft., and 3,600 sq.ft.) which requires 52 parking spaces i.e., 12 spaces more than the original 40 parking spaces allocated for such use (see the above summary). Therefore, the applicant's proposal requires a parking modification to permit the existing 136 on-site parking spaces in lieu of providing 148 spaces as required by Code. It is staff's opinion that the site's current on-site parking would accommodate the applicant's proposal. By including a variety of uses within the subject center, as suggested in the applicant's leasing concept plan, a shared parking situation will be created in which individual stores have peak demands that occur at different times, thus potentially reduCing the peak demand for the total center. In addition to the proposed restaurant locations the applicant wishes to provide a leasable space of 1,200 sq.ft. (also shown on the site plan) for the purpose of having a re~ail use with incidental food service, such as providing tables and chairs within a bakery to serve pastries or having a flower shop that may serve tea and pastries, etc. In staff's opinion such a use does not require additional parking beyond that which is required for a retail use provided that the food service portion of the business remains incidental to the primary retail use i.e., the incidental food service should not exceed 30% of the gross floor area. The applicant shall be required to comply with all code requirements as determined necessary by the Building Official, Fire Marshall, Maintenance Service Director, City Engineer, and the Development/Services Director. 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 initial 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 an 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. 99-012 subject to the following conditions: C.U.P. 99-012 July 13, 1999 Page 3. 1. That all applicable code requirements regarding building occupancy, exiting, . fire protection, disabled access, safety features, etc., shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Department which shall include, but not limited to the following items: a. Install a Knox Box with keys in conformance with the Uniform Fire Code. b. Install a NFPA 72 Fully Automatic Addressable Fire Alarm System. c. The Fire Alarm System shall be connected to the building fire alarm system. d. All tenant improvement work to the auto fire sprinkler system shall be done by a licensed C-16 fire Protection contractor. All plans shall be submitted to the Arcadia Fire Department and approved before any work can.be commenced. All sprinkler heads shall be of the quick response type. e. Any kitchen hood fire extinguisher system shall be installed by a licensed fire protection contractor and shall have plans and permits before any work can be commenced. . 2. That a maximum of two restaurants with a combined gross floor area not exceeding 5,200 sq.ft., and a 1,200 sq. ft. retail use with incidental food service not exceeding 30% of the gross floor area shall be permitted within the commercial shopping center at 1104-1110 South Baldwin Avenue. 3. That the seating within each restaurant and the incidental food service area shall not exceed the maximum allowed per the Uniform Building Code. 4. That an on-site parking modification be granted to permit 136 parking spaces in lieu of 148 spaces required by Code. This parking modification does not constitute an approval of a general reduction of the parking requirement for the entire shopping center, but only for the specific use approved by C.U.P. 99-012. 5. C.U.P. 99-012 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form that is available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. . 6. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this conditional use permit shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of said permit. C.U.P.99-012 July 13, 1999 Page 4 . . . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval If the Planning Commission intends to approve this conditional use permit application, and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution which incorporates the Commission's decision, specific findings and conditions of approval as set forth in the staff report, or as modified by the Commission. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this conditional use permit application, the Commission should move for denial and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution which incorporates the Commission's decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions regarding this application prior to the scheduled public hearing, please contact Corkran W. Nicholson at (626) 574-5422. Approved by: ~~~~ na L. Butler Community Development Administrator Attachments: land Use & Zoning Map Site Plan & Building Elevations Environmental Documentation C.U.P. 99~012 July 13, 1999 Page ~ \$. .. -.::J I . -. . -- . -.. - ......~ - . .C-2 & H-4j'Z7.~~.,.._f.___ . @. ~ ~[lb ~ L-tl ~.lllI L a R-3 . '''4:'8 - . 1i <:> - . ARCADIA AVE '"' '-l C-2 & H-4 ~1~ ~ G~-lLr 10.1 . ',"M.90--: ~ '" ~...,\ ,..- 4 "t"'~ . ~ ~..... ~ ,Q,Q~S <0 ~~~ :. 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Finding: 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. F. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects: Date Posted: St:~~(V~ Title ) l!iL ~(n& ~1 Date: JlAA.a..o. 11, lqqq . File No.: CUP 99-012 .i) CITY OF ARCADIA ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit 99-012 2. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia - Development Services Department Community Development Division - Planning Services 240 West Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 3. Contact person & phone number: Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Services Manager (626) 574-5423 4. Project Location: . 1104-1110 South Baldwin Avenue 5. Project sponsor's name. and address: David Hung (Architect for the project) 203 North Golden Circle Drive, Suite 202 Santa Ana, CA 92705 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Designation: C-2 General Commercial 8. Description of project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off- site features necessary for its implementation). . A conditional use permit to operate two restaurants (1,600 sq.ft., and 3,600 sq.ft.) and a flower shop/tea house (1,200 sq.ft.) that would be within a new retail-shopping center EIR CHECKLIST 1 06/22/99 . . . File No.: CUP 99-012 9. Surrounding land uses and setting: Briefly describe the project's surroundings: The subject site is surrounded by general commercial uses. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): The City's Building Services, Engineering Division and Fire Prevention Bureau, and the County Health Department must review and approve the proposed tenant improvement plans for the subject center. 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: a Aesthetics a Biological Resources a Hazards & Hazardous Materials a Mineral Resources a Public Services a Utilities/Service Systems a Agriculture Resources Q Cultural Resources a HydrologylWater Quality a Air Quality a Geology/Soils a Land Use/Planning a Noise a Recreation Q Mandatory Findings of Significance a Population/Housing a TransportationfTraffic EIR CHECKLIST 2 06122/99 . . . File No.: CUP 99-012 DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: ~d that th~ proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARTION will be prepared. o 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 projeci have been made by or agreed to by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. o I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant. effect on the environment,. and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. o I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact' or "potentially significant unless mitigated" 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. o I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or m' 'gated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation meas e that are imposed upon the proposed project, ~hmSr : ~ I S.""ore Da~i or A.r~ Printed Name For EIR CHECKLIST 3 06122/99 ~ . . File No.: CUP 99-012 EVALUATION QF ENVlRQNMENTAL 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 project 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 as on-site, cumulative as well 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 "Potentially 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 "Potentially 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 XVI 1, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR,or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section XVII 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 significance criteria .or threshold used to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance EIR CHECKLIST 4 06122/99 File No.: C.U.P. 99-012 t AESTHETICS - Would the project Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant Less Than With Mitigation Significant No Incorporation Impact Impact a) Have a substantial adverse effect on.a scenic vista? [ [ [ ] [ ] [ ] ] [v( [v( b) Damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? [ [ ] [ ] [~ [/ d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? [ [ ] [ ] The proposed restaurants and flower shop/tea house:business would be located within a new retail shopping center, and will be requir.ed to comply with applicable architectural standards and illumination limits. Such a proposal will not result in any of the above impacts. 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES -In determining whether impacts to agriculture resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model prepared by the California Dept. 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 Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California Resources Agency, Department of Conservation, maintains detailed maps of these and other categories offarmland.) b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a [ ] ] [ ] [~ Williamson Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, [ ] [ ] [ ] [v( due to their location or nature, could individually or cumulatively result in loss of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? This proposal is consistent with the general plan and zoning designations for the subject area, and is subject to all other environmental plans or policies adopted by the agencies with jurisdiction over said area. There are no agricultural resources or operations in the vicinity of this proposal. 3. Am QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: .a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the. applicable Air Quality Attainment Plan or Congestion Management Plan? ] [ ] [ ] [~ CEQA Checklist 06/24/99 File No.: C.U.P. 99-012 Less Than Potentially Significant Lcss Than . Significant With Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact hydrological interruption, or other means? e) Interfere substantially with the movement of any resident ] [ ] ] [v(" Or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of wildlife nursery sites? I) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting [ ] [ ] [ ] [vf biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? g) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ] [ ] [ ] [ ..-r" Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? Tbe proposed restaurants and flower shop/tea house business would be located within a new retail shopping center. None of the above circumstances exist. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance ] [ ] [ ] [v( . of a historical resource which is either listed or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, the California Register of Historic Resources, or a local register of historic resources? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance [ ] [ ] [ ] [v1 of a unique archaeological resources (i.e., an artifact, object, or site about which it can be clearly demonstrated that, without merely adding to the 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 or best available example of its type, or is directly associated with a scientifically recognized important prehistoric or historic event or person)? C) Disturb or destroy a unique paleontological resource or [ ] [ ] ] [..--( site? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred [ ] [ ] [ ] [ .,.,(" outside of formal cemeteries? The proposed restaurants and flower shop/tea house business would be located witbin a new retail shopping center. None of the above resources have been identified at the subject location nor have the notcd impacts been associated with the proposed businesses. . GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: CEQA Checklist 06124/99 File No.: C.U.P. 99-012 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than . Significant With Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial [ ] ] [ ] [..-1' adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture ofa known earthquake fault, as delineated [ ] [ ] [ ] [v( 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? Ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ ] ] [ ] [v-J Hi) Seismic~related ground failure, including liquefaction? [ ] ] [ ] [~ iv) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? [ ] ] [ ] [...1 v) Landslides? [ ] [ ] [...-( vi) Wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent [vf' to urbanized areas and where residences are [ ] [ ] interm ixed with wildlands? . b) Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or [ ] [ ] [ ] [ v(" the loss of topsoil? c) Would the project result in the loss of a unique [ ] [ ] [ ] [vr' geologic feature? d) Is the project located on strata or soil that is unstable, or [ ] [ ] [ ] ["r 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? e) Is the project located on expansive soil creating substantial [ ] ] [ ] [v( risks to life or property? f) Where sewers are not available for the disposal of [ ] [ ] [ ] [v( wastewater, is the soil capable of supporting the use of septictanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems? While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity, the subject location has not becn determincd to be especially susceptible to any of the above geologic problems. 7. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the [ ] [ ] [ ] [v{' . environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? CEQA Checklist 06124/99 File No.: C.U.P. 99-012 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than . Significant With Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the ] [ ] [ ] [..-} environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the likely release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Reasonably be anticipated to emit hazardous ] [ ] [ ] [..-1 emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Is the project located on a site which is includell on a [ ] [ ] [ ] [..-1 list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significaot hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, [ ] [ ] [ ] [..-} where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? ef) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, [ ] [ ] [ ] [0 would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere [ ] [ ] [ ] [vI with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to the risk of loss, injury or [ ] [ ] [ ] [v(' death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? The above impacts have not been identified at the subject location nor have such impacts heen associated with the applicant's proposal. The proposed businesses will be required to comply with all applicable fire and safety regulations, County Health Department regulations, and South Coast Air Quality Management District regulations to prevent the occurrence of any hazardous impacts. 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water [ ] [ ] [ ] [..-(" quality standards or waste discharge requirements? . b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere [ ] [ [ ] [.,.f substantially with groundwater recharge such that there CEQA Checklist 06/24/99 File No.: C.U.P. 99-012 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than . Significant With Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact 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 toa level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the [ ] [ ] [ ] [....1 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 erosion or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern ofthe [ ] [ ] [ ] [ v1' sjte or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would [ ] [ ] [ ] [v(' exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems to control? t) Place housing within a IOO-year floodplain, as mapped [ ] [ ] [ ] [v( . on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? g) Place within a I OO-year floodplain structureswhich [ ] [ ] [ ] [....-( would impede or redirect flood flows? The proposed restaurants and flower shop/tea house business would be located within a new retail shopping center, and will not result in an increase of the potential for any of the above impacts. 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? [ ] [ ] [ ] [v1 b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or [ ] [ ] [ ] [..-1 regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation [ ] [ ] [ ] [ vf" plan or natural communities conservation plan? The proposed businesses, if approved by Conditional Use Permit 99-0U, would be consistent with the general plan and zoning designations for the area, and would complement the other uses in the shopping Atter. The operation of the proposed businesses will be subject to all other environmental plans or .icies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the subject area. CEQA Checklist 06/24/99 There will be a short-term increase in noise levels within the subject center due to the construction of the tenant improvements for the new businesses. Once the improvements are completcd, it is anticipated that any noise that may bc generated by thc new businesses will be the type of noise associated with a retail shopping center and should not adverscly impact any of the neighboring properties. . POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project; CEQA Checklist 06/24/99 File No.: C.U.P. 99-012 ea) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? Potentially Significant Impact [ ] Less Than Significant Less Than With Mitigation Significant No Incorporation Impact ImPB9 [] [] [v'] b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ ] [ ] [ ] [v1 c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ ] [ ] [ ] [0 The proposed businesses; if approved by Conditional Use Permit 99-012, would be consistent with the general plan and zoning designations for the area, and will not create any significant impact upon population or housing. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES . a) Would the project result insubstantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: ] [ ] [ ] [vi Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? The proposcd restaurants and flower shop/tea house business would be located within a new retail shopping ccntcr, and are uses that will not create any significant impact upon public scrvices. 14. RECREATION a) Would the project increase the use of existing [ ] [ ] [ ] [./] neighborhood And regional parks or other recreational facilities such that Substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require [ ] [ ] [ ] [0 . the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the CEQA Checklist 06124/99 File No.: C.U.P. 99-012 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than e environment? Significant With Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact The proposed businesses would be located within a new retail shopping center, and are uses that will not create any impact upon recreational services. 15. TRANSPORTATIONrrRAFFI€ - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in [ ] [ ] [v1 [ ] relation to the existing traffic load and capacity ofthe street system (I.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of [ ] [ ] [ ] [/J service standard established by the county congestion management,agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either [ [ ] [ ] [v{ an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards to a design feature (e,g., [ ] [ ] ] [0' . sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ ] [ ] [ ] [v1 f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? [ ] [ ] [..1 [ ] g) Conflict with adopted policies supporting alternative [ ] [ ] [ ] [--f transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? The proposed businesses would be located within a new retail shopping center. The site has ample on-site parking available for the proposed uses, and no significant impacts npon such parking have been identified. The proposed project may be subject to mitigation mcasures should any traffic or parking related impacts arise. 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the [ ] [ ] [ [0 applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or [ ] [ ] [ ] [...-( wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? eC) Require or result in the construction of new storm [ ] [ ] [ ] [v( water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, CEQA Checklist 06/24/99 File No.: C.U.P. 99-012 Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than . Significant With Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Are sufficient water supplies available to serve the project [ ] [ ] ] [vi from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Has the wastewater treatment provider which serves [ ] [ ] [ ] [vl or may serve the project determined that it h8J; adequate capacity to serve the projects projected demand in addition to the providers existing commitments? f) Is the project served by a landfill with sufficient [ ] [ ] [ ] [v(' permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? It is not anticipated that any of the above utilities or service systems will be significantly impacted. Nevertheless, the proposed improvements will be reviewed for, and the developer will be required to provide, if necessary, any new systems or supplies necessary to mitigate such impacts. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE - . a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the [ ] [ ] [ ] [vf quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples ofthe major periods of California history or prehistory? b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, [ ] [ ] [ ] [v( to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, [ ] [ ] [ ] [v( 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 probable future projects)? d) Does the project have environmental effects which will [ ] [ ] [ ] [vf cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? . CEQA Checklist 06/24/99 .' FileNo. CIA P qq'O/?..__ CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONMENT At INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: La Irlqq General Information 1. Applicant's Name: "DAY I D Hl..u..l~ Address: '20'!!:> 1-1. 6.C(,..t:Ii!!J. G\~I,..~ \:1SZ-. '9'rt;! ~, ~'t"""ANAqrrO? 2. Property Address (Location): lIoe"/ Hlo t'. l..t/'N I~ AVIE. . Assessor's Number: 3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: 'PAYlt' ~U~6 - "1 L4) <=\1'2.-~""tC( ~a'3 U. &a...ba-\ (:A.RrI.ll.'! t:::\2.. S\'e. ~ ~ AUA Q2.10& 4. List and describe. any other relateq'permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: U1l-1bl'T'lot-ll>-l- U'Se" \-1-il'-M.tt , I 5. Zone Classification: ~ 6. Genera.l Plan Designation: ~~"'~ Proiect Description 7. Proposed use of site (project description): ~S"t"AtJt 1 ..~ a\" .~ $',.::ll" I 8. 9. 10. .11. 12. 13. "1"F A. ~U,1;E Site size: ~~ Square footage p~r building: ~ Number of floors of construction: ~IA Amount of off-street parking provided: ~A Proposed scheduling of project: ~~ Anticipated incremental development: ~Ir , ' 14. . If residential- include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: .b\.jl>. . 15. If conunercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: . '1"&.:.'5>.~~ .~A\\.. C~t.lE~~jra-Ho~.~\"t'~)_ t\~I1~ ~ "a " lI:r~. 1I....t-'\ - II Pfo'\ 'F~ -- -..f Il.lM. - M'M. ~"'"'" ~OSE. ) ~p~ustrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shut, and loading facilities: 16. 17. 18. . . If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated' occupancy, loading facilities, and conununity benefits to be derived from the project: ~\A If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: ".0 .P. ~l!fl!!b - .t,~ \Y" ESJa'II,..\6 4:::~~ __ ~A{~ tzr"'" LIt A ~.l.l..~ -- ~ I"" t'o'\l.\"lD.PUil- L.J)~. Are the following items applicable to th.e 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 31 20. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. o rgJ 21. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. o ~ o QSI o Ia 22. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 23. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. E.I.R. 3/95 -2- . . . YES NO o l&I Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. .4. o o ~ 29 ~ Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 25. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more. 26. o Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. 27. o 29 Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). 28. o '81 Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). 29. o ~ Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. 30. /' 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 scenic aspects, any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapsho~ or Polaroid photos will be accepted. . .1. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding prOperties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the typ~ of land uses (residential, commercial, etc..), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. 32. 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. 6/7117 ~<'17 Date Signature . E.1.R. 3/95 -3-