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RESOLUTION 1587
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 99-003 TO OPERATE A TUTORIAL CENTER AT 62-70
WEST LAS TUNAS DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on January 18, 1999, Little Harvard Academy filed an application to
expand their existing tutorial center, Community Development Division Case No. C.U.P.
99-003 at 62-70 West Las Tunas Drive more particularly described as Lot 69 of the
Santa Anita Colony Tract.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 23, 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 Community Development
Division in the attached report is true and correct.
Section 2. This Commission finds:
1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the
public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or
vicinity.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper use for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized as established in the zoning ordinance.
3. That the site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All
yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features are
adequate as designed 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. The subject site is designated as commercial on the General Plan. The
proposed tutorial center is consistent with that designation and the granting of this
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 the Planning Commission approved
Conditional Use Permit 99-003 for a tutorial center for 110 students, subject to the
following conditions:
1. Enrollment shall not exceed 110 students at anyone time.
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2. That the bicycle rack shall be relocated to the westerly property line and
the location shall be subject to approval of the Community DeveloPlTlent Division.
3. School vehicles shall be parked in the Live Oak Avenue parking area.
4. That the exterior doors in the new classrooms shall be used for egress
only.
5. That C.U.P. 99-003 shall not take effect until the owner and applicant
have executed a form available at the Community Development Division indicating
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 5. The decisions, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution
reflect the Commission's action of February 23, 1999 and the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter, Kalemkiarian
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST:
Approved by:
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STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
February 23, 1999
TO:
FROM:
Arcadia City Planning Commission
Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
SUBJECT: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 99-003 - 70 West Las Tunas
Drive
SUMMARY
Little Harvard Academy has filed an application to expand the existing tutorial center at
62-66 West Las Tunas Drive by adding 786 square feet of classroom space at 70 West
Las Tunas Drive. The expansion would allow for a to!B1 enrollment of 110 students.
The Development Services Department 'is recommending approval of this conditional
. use permit and adoption of Resolution 1587 granting conditional use permit 99-003.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT:
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
LOT AREA:
FRONTAGE:
Little Harvard Academy
62-70 West Las Tunas Drive
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to expand their
existing 2,300+ square foot tutorial center permitted by Conditional
Use Permit 97-=009 by adding 786 square feet of classroom space.
This would allow for a maximum enrollment of 110 students.
Approximately 40,150 square feet
The property has frontage on both Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak
Avenue
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING
The subject site is developed with a mixed use retail shopping center zoned C-M.
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C.U.P.99-003
February 23, 1999
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING
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North:
Properties to the north are developed with offices and a restaurant;
zoned C-O and C-2. .
Mixed commercial and light industrial; zoned C-M
Mixed commercial uses and an eating establishment; zoned C-M
Mixed commercial use and a fast food restaurant; zoned C-M
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East:
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GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
Commercial
PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
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Little Harvard Academy is proposing to expand their existing facility (C.U.P. 97-009)
that is located in approximately 2,300 sq. ft. of the retail building at 62-66 Las Tunas
Drive. The current conditional use permit allows a maximum of 80 students.
Because of the success of their school the applicants are requesting to add
approximately 786 sq. ft. of classroom space. This area will allow for an additional thirty
(30) students, bringing the total number of students to 110.
The classrooms will be connected by an enclosed hallway adjacent to the utility room
(noted on the floor plan as a "power room"). Enclosing this area will not interfere with
the existing sidewalk or affect access to the power room. Currently the school uses this
location for their bicycle rack. The rack will be relocated adjacent to the westerly
property line.
The operating hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9:00
a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays. All ofthe students are under the age of 18. l:he school
prOVides van service to the site for students requiring transportation to the facility. Most
of the students are picked up by parents or guardians after classes. Some students are
transported to their homes by the school. Because this is a tutorial center most of the
students arrive after school hours.
Other uses in this center include:
An eating establishment
Hair salon
Computer shop
Donut Shop
Flower Shop
Medical offices
There are 58 on-site parking spaces located in three parking areas; one area is located
. adjacent to the donut and flower shop; the primary parking area fronts on Las Tunas
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Drive and the third parking area fronts on Live Oak Avenue adjacent to the new
classrooms. The proposed classrooms have access from both the Live Oak and Las
Tunas parking areas. .
Attached is a one-week parking survey conducted at this location. Staff has visited this
site on several occasions, including weekends, and has never observed a parking
problem. The easterly portion of the parking lot is most heavily used. The westerly
portion of the lot is occupied by only a few cars, and the parking area fronting on Live
Oak Avenue does not appear to be used by anyone. Because the expanded classroom
area has access to the Live Oak parking area, the applicant has indicated that they may
use this parking area more frequently.
Most classes are over at 6:00 p.m. and as a result, the parking area is busy between
6:00 and 6:15 p.m. when students are being picked up.
The parking ratio for schools is one space per 35 sq. ft. of classroom area. Based on
this requirement 22 more parking spaces would be required for the additional
classrooms. This parking ratio was designed for adult education schools where most
students drive to the school. During the past few years staff has had an opportunity to
observe the dozen or so tutoring schools that operate within the City. Staff has never
observed a parking problem at anyone of the locations and although there may be
some congestion when students are being picked up causing some inconvenience, this
has not resulted in a significant impact on other businesses.
The applicants shall be required to comply with all Building and Fire Code requirements
as determined necessary by the Building Official and Fire Prevention.
CEOA
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Community
Development Division 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 adverse effect on wildlife reso'urces or the habitat upon which
the wildlife depends. Based upon staff's analysis, a Negative Declaration has been
prepared for these projects.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends that the Planning Commission
approve C:U.P. 99-003 subject to the conditions set forth below:
1. Enrollment shall not exceed 110 students at anyone time.
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2. That the bicycle rack shall be relocated to the westerly property line and the location
shall be subject to approval of the Community Development Division.
3. School vehicles shall be parked in the Live Oak Avenue parking area.
4. That C.U.P. 99-003 shall not take effect until the owner and applicant have executed
a form available at the Community Development Division indicating awareness and
acceptance of the conditions of approval.
5. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this Conditional Use permit
shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of said Permit.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
The Planning Commission should adopt Resolution No: 1587, a resolution of the
Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia granting Conditional Use Permit 99-003 to
operate a tutoring center at 62-70 West Las Tunas Drive.
If the Planning Commission moves to deny this Conditional Use Permit application, the
Commission should state the reasons for denial and direct staff to prepare the
appropriate resolution incorporating the Commission's decisions and specific findings.
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If the Planning Commission has any questions regarding this project
. scheduled pUblic hearing, please contact me at your earliest convenience.
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Attachments:
Resolution 1587
Land Use and Zoning Map
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Environmental Documentation
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UtUe Harvard Academy - New Location At 70 W. Las Tunas Dr. Arcadia
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File No.: C.U.P. 99-003
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
A. Title and Description of Project:
Conditional Use Permit for the expansion of a tutorial center for 110 students
B. Location of Project:
62-70 West Las Tunas Drive
c. Name of Applicant or Sponsor:
Little Harvard Academy
D. 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.
E. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially significant effects:
N/A
Date Prepared: January 19. 1999 By-
evelopment Administrator
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit 99-003
2. Project Address:
70 West Las Tunas Drive
3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number:
Little Harvard Academy
62 West Las Tunas Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 574-2018
. 4. 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
5. Lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number:
Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator (626) 574-5442
6. General Plan Designation: Commercial
7. Zoning Classification: CoM (Commercial/Industrial)
8. Description of Project:
(Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to larer phases of the project and any secondary,
support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheets ifnecessary.)
Proposal to expand the existing tutorial center by adding 1,800 sq. ft. with capacity for
'30 additional students
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9. Other public agencies whose approval is required: NOlle
ENvmONMENTAL 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.
[ ] Land Use & Planning
[ ] Population & Housing
[ ] Geological Problems
[ ] Water
[ 1 Air Quality
[ ] Transportation / Circulation
[ ] Biological Resources
[ ] Energy and Mineral Resources
[ ] Hazards
[ ] Noise
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[ ] Utilities and Service Systems
[ 1 Aesthetics
[ 1 Cultural Resources
[ 1 Resources
[ 1 Mandatory Finding of Significance
DETERMINATION
(fa be completed by lbe 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:DECLARA TION will be prepared.
[1 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 the
mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project.
A NEGATIVE DECLARATION wilLbe 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 significant effect on the environment,
but that at least one effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document
pursuant to applicable legal standards and has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on that earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, and if any
remaining effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant
Unless Mitigated," an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but
it only needs to analyze the effects that have not yet been addressed.
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[] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in tlus case because all
potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in an earlier
Environmental Impact Report pursuant to applicable standards and have been
avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation
measures that are impqsed upon the proposed project.
By: Donna,Butler, Community DevelopmentAdministrator
For: The City of Arcadia -- Development Services Department
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
I. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impace' answers that are adequately supported by
the infonnation sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impace' answer
is adequately supported if the referenced infonnation sources show that the impact simply does not apply to
projects such as the one involved (e.g., the project is not within 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 related as well as operational impacts.
3. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant If
there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the detennination is made, an
EnvironmentalImpact Report is required.
4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation
measures has reduced an effect from '''Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact."
The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a
less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17 "Earlier Analyses" may be cross-referenced).
5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, prograin EnvironmentaJlmpact Report, or other
CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier ElR or Negative Declaration {Section
15063(c)(3)(D)}. Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 17 at the end of the checklist.
6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist, references to infonnation sources for potential
impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document
should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.
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Would the proposal result in potential impacts involving:
1. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the proposal:
a) Conflict with general plan designatiOlls or zoning?
The proposed tutoring center is permitted in the CoM zone with an
approved conditional use permit and is compatible with the
"Commercial" General Plan designation
b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted
by agencies with jurisdiction over the project?
The proposed conditional use permit is not subject to other
environmental plans or policies by other agencies
c) Be,compatible with existing land uses in the vicinity?
The area is developed with a commercial center. including office
and retail USr!$.
d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g., impacts. to soils or
fannlands, or impacts from incompatible land uses)?
There are no agricultural resources or operations in the area.
e) Disrupt or divide the physical llITllllgement of an established
community (including a low-income or minority community)?
The expansion of the school will not affect any physical
arrangements of an established community since the expansion is
into an existing building.
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Impact Incorporated Impac! Impact
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2. POPULATION & HOUSING - Would the proposal:
a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population
projections? [ ]
The school expansion does not affect population.
b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly
(e.g.. through projects in an undeveloped area or extension of
major infrastructure)? [ ]
The school expansion has no affect on the growth either directly. or
indirectly.
c) Qisplace existing housing, especially affordable housing? [ ]
The expansion is into an existing building and will not affect any housing units.
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3_ GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS - Would the proposal result in or expose people to polential impacts involving:
a) Fault rupture? [ ] [ ] [J [X]
The school expansion is into an existing building, and has no affect
on the geology of the area.
b) Seismic ground shaking? ( ] ( ] [] [X]
The school expansion is Into an existing building and has no affect
on tlie geology of the area.
c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? [ ] [ ] [] (X]
The school expansion is into an.existing building and has no affect
on the geology of the area.
d) Landslides or mudflows? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
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e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from
excavation, grading, or fill? [ 1 [ 1 [ I [Xl
The school expansion is in/a an exisling building ondhas no affecl
on Ihe geology of Ihe area.
f) Subsidence of the land? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 [-\:)
The school expansion is into an exisling building and has no afficl
on lhe geology oflhe area..
g) Expansive soils? [ 1 [ ] [ ] [Xl
The school expansion is inlo an exisling building and has no qffecl
on Ihe geology of Ihe area..
h) Unique geologic or physical features? [ 1 [ ] [ ] [Xl
The school expansion is inlo an existing building and has no affecl
on Ihe.geology of the area..
4. WATER - Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates; drainage patterns, or the rate and
amount of surface runoff? [ ] [ ] [ 1 [Xl
. The expansion of Ihe school is in an exisling commercial cenler. No
changes are proposed 10 lhe site..
b) Exposure of people or property to water related hazards such as
flooding? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 [Xl
The expansion oflhe school is in an existing commercial center. No
changes are proposed to the sile..
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water
quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? [ 1 [ 1 [ I [Xl
The expansion of Ihe school is in .an existing commercial cenler. No
changes are proposed to the site..
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? [ ] [ I [ 1 [Xl
The expansion of the school is in an existing commercial center. No
changes are proposed to the site..
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 [Xl
The expansion oflhe school is in an existing commercial cenler. No
changes are proposed 10 Ihe sile..
t) Change in. the quantity of ground waters, either through direct
additions or withdrawals, or through interception of any aquifer by
cuts or excavations or through substantial Joss of ground water
recharge capability? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 [Xl
The expansion of Ihe school is in an existing commercial cenler. No
changes are proposed to/he sile..
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of ground water? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 [Xl
. The expansion of the school is in an existing commercial cenler. No
changes are proposed to Ihe sile..
h) Impacts to groundwater quality? [ 1 [ 1 [ I [Xl
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Would the proposal result in potential impacls involving:
The expansion of the school is in an exis/ing commercial center. No
changes are proposed to the site..
i) Substantial reduction in the amount of ground water otherwise
availableror public water supplies?
The expansion of the school is in an existing commercial center. No
changes are proposed to thesile..
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5. AIR QUALITY - Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or
projected air quality violation? [ ]
The expansion of Iheschool is in an exisling commercial center. No
changes are proposed to the site..
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? [ ]
The expansion of the school is in an existing commercial center. No
changes are proposed to the site..
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temp. or cause any change in climate? []
The expansion of the school is in on existing.commerciol center. No
changes are proposed to the site..
d) Create objectionable odors? [ ]
The expansion of the school is in an existing commercial center. No
changes are proposed to the site..
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6. TRANSPORTATION & CmCULATION-
Would the proposal result in:
a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? [ ]
There may be some increase. in trajJic. however. based upon current
trajJic.counts and trajJicrelated 10 the school use, there shoukl not be
a significant increase in trajJic or creation of a traffic congestion
problem..
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., fann equipment)? []
The area is designed to accommodate the traffic generaled by 0
school. In oddition. vans will be ovol1oble to bring children to' the
facility.
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? [ ]
The site is in an existing center and there will be no impact on
emergency access or access to adjoining nearby uses..
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? [ ]
Based on a trajJic count for the site and staffs observations. there is
sufficient on-site parking to accommodate the proposed use..
e) Hazards Or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? [ ]
As noted, Ihe site is an existing center and meets the requirements for
pedestrian access. An area is being set aside for a bicycle rack to
accommodate persons who ride their bicycles..
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f) Contlicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation
(e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? [ ]
The applicants ore proposing to provide "moss" transportation 10
Iheir facililies which is consislenl wilh Ihe Cil)"S goal of supporting
olher allernative transportation means. In addition. a bicycle rack is
being relocalcd 10 accommodale sludents who ride Iheir bicycles..
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? [ ]
There are no airplane facililies or operaliollS in the area
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the proposal result in impacts/a:
a) Endangered, lhreatened or rare species or their habitats (including
but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds)? [ ]
Thesile is an existing commercialeenler.
b) Locally designated species (e.g., heritage trees)? [ ]
The sile is an existing commercial center.
c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g., oak forest, coastal
habitat, etc.)? [ ]
The sill! is an exisling commercial cenler.
d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? [ ]
The sile is an exisling commercial center.
e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? [ ]
The sile is 011 existing commercial cenler.
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8. ENERGY & MJNERAL RESOURCES - Would the proposal:
a) Contliet with adopted energy conservation plans?
The sile is an exisling commercial cen/er.
b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient
The sile is an existing commercial.cenler.
c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resoUrce that
would be of future valne to the region and the residents of the State?
The site is an exisling commercial center.
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9. HAZARDS - Would the proposal involve:
a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances
(including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, chemicals or
radialion)?
The sile is an exisling commercial cenler.
b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or
emergency evacuation plan?
The sile is an existing commercial cenler.
c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard?
The sile is an exisling commercial cenler.
d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential heallh hazards?
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The site is an existing commercial ce.nter.
e) Increased fire. hazard in areaswith.flarnmable brush, grass or trees?
TIlt! site is an existing commercial center.
10. NOISE - Would the proposal result in:
a) Increases in existing noise levels?
The expansion of the school will not result in an increase in noise
levels. There are no outdoor classroom areas and students are
kept in the designated school areas.
b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels?
The site is.developed with a commercial center, the expansion of
the school will not exposeanypersons to severe noise levels.
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government services in any of the following areas:
a) Fire protection? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The site is an existing commercial center and expansion of the
schoo/will require compliance with theCity'sfire codes..
b) Police protection? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
Expansion of the school will not require additional police
protection
c) Scbools? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
This is a private tutorial center which is an aqjunct to other
schools in the city.
d) Maintenance of public facilities. including roads? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
There will be no impact on pubic facilities as a result of the
expansion of the school
e) Other governmental services? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
No impact
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12. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the proposal result in.a need for new systems or supplies,
or substantial alterations to the following utilities:
a) Power or natural gas? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building andthere are no
proposed changes to the site.
b) Communications systems? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
c) Local orregional water treatment or distribution facilities? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the.site.
d) Sewer or septic tanks? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
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e) Stonn water drainage? [ ] [ ] [ ] [-'1
The school is in an eJiisting commert;ial building and there are no
proposed chollges to the site.
0 Solid waste disposal? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The school is ill an existing commercial building and there are 110
proposed changes to the site.
g) Local or regional water supplies? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
13. AESTHETICS - Would the proposal:
a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetics effect? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
c) Create light or glare? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are 110
. proposed changes to the site.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the proposal:
a) Disturb paleontological resources? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
b) Disturb archaeological resources? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The schaal is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
c) Affect historical resources? ( ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would.affect
unique ethnic cultural values? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential
impact area? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
15. RECREATION - Would the proposal:
a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other
. recreational facilities? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X]
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Would thc proposal result in potential impacts involving:
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site,
b) Affect existing recreational opportunities?
The school is. in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
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16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the 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 importilnt examples of the
major periods of California bistory or prebistory? [ ]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
b) Does the project bave the potential to achieve short-tenn, to the
disadvantage of long-tenn, environmental goals? [ ]
The .school is in an existing commercial Quilding and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
c) Does the project bave 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 CUlTent projects, and the effects of probable future project.) [ ]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
d) Does the project bave environmental effects wbich will cause
substantial adverse effects on buman beings, either directly or
indirectly? [ ]
The school is in an existing commercial building and there are no
proposed changes to the site.
17. EARLIER ANALYSES
None
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
Date Filed: OPt"' ?? ' QQA
General Information
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Applicant's Name:
Little Harvard Academv
Address: 62 West Las Tunas Dr., Arcadia, Ca 91007
2. Property Address (Location): 70 West Las Tunas Dr.. Arcadia. Ca 91007
Assessor's Number: 5788-021-016
3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
Crase TaB 626-574-2018
62 West Las Tunas Dr., Arcadia, CA 91007
4. List and describe. any other related permits and other public approvals requiied for this
project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
rnnn;~;nn~l use permit and a business license for a tutorial center.
5. Zone Classification: CM
6. General Plan Designation: Retail space
Proiect Description
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7. Proposed use of site (project description): Tnt-or;" 1 . ,",pnt-pr for 30 students.
Operating hours are 9:00a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Mon through Fri, and
9:00 a.m. to 6;00 p.m. on Sat.
8. Site size: 7e 6 Bquar9 fe9t of retai 1 LP&CQ.
Square footage per building: 10740 square feet of building I.
1812 ~qUdL~ feeL of building LL.
Number of floors of construction: One
Amount of off-street parking provided:
Proposed scheduling of project:
Anticipated incremental development:
58 parkinq spaces
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14. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of household sizes expected:
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If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation:
This site has 786 squft of sales area, and is in a neighborhood
type of commercial district. Hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m.
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to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sat.
If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
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If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this
and indicate clearly why the application is required:
city of Arcaida requires a conditional use permit for all school
type of facilit1es.
Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes
(attach additional sheets as necessary).
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Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteratin of ground
contours.
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lands or roads.
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Change in pattern, !lcale or character of general area of project.
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Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
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Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more.
Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
flarrunable or explosives.
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Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
sewage, etc.).
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Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
etc.).
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Relationship to a larger project or series of projects.
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Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects, any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach
photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants,
animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential,
commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department
stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach
photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
Certification
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data
and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts,
statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
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