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Home My WebLink About1582 . , . . RESOLUTION NO. 1582 A RESOLUTION OF TIlE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDmONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 98-022 TO EXPAND AN EXISTING 1,400 SQ. FT. 6O-SEAT RESTAURANT (SESAME GRILL) TO ACCOMMODATE SEATING FOR 20 MORE PEOPLE AND TO PROVIDE RESTROOM FACll..ITIES FOR TIlE CUSTOMERS AT 308 E. HUNTINGTON DRIVE. WHEREAS, on September 9, 1998, an application was filed by Mr. Alfred Yu to expand an existing 1,400 sq. ft., 6O-seat restaurant (Sesame Grill) in the Arcadia Gateway Centre to accommodate seating for 20 more people, and to provide restroom facilities for the customers; Development Services Department Case No. CUP 98-022, at 308 E. Huntington Drive, more particularly descn'bed as follows: Parcell of Parcel Map 19433 in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, Stl\te of California as recorded in Parcel Map Book 209, Pages 1 & 2 in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 13, 1998, at which time all . interested persona were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; NOW, TIlEREFORE, TIlE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOL YES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION. 1. That the factua1 data submitted by the Development Services Depal1ment in the attached report dated October 13, 1998 are 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 for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate aaid use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parkin& . loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust aaid 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 environmenta1 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 should be approved. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission approves Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-022 to expand an existing 1,400 sq. ft., 60-seat restaurant (Sesame Grill) in the Arcadia Gateway Centre to accommodate seating for 20 more people, and to provide restroom facilities for the customers at 308 E. Huntington Drive, subject to the foUowing conditions: 1. Seating sha1l be limited to a maximum of 80 people and the restaurant and the site sha1l be maintained in a manner that is consistent with the application and plans submitted and approved for CUP 98-022. 2. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, and safety sha1l be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Department which may include, but is not limited to the foUowing items: a. Two handicapped accessible restrooms. b. The reataurant sha1l be equipped with a Frre Department Lock Box (Knox Box), a centra1-station-monitored NFP A fire a1arm system, exit illumination, and exit doors with panic hardware, and the area of the expansion sha1l be equipped with Quick Response fire sprinkler heads. c. Occupancy Load Signs and an approved seating plan sha1l be provided at locations to be determined by the Fire Department. 3.. Approval of CUP 98-022 sha1l not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of approval. -2- 1582 - . . 4. All conditions of approval sha1l be complied with prior to completion and use of the expansion area. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of CUP 98-022 sha1l be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals that could result in the closing of the restaurant. SECTION 4. The decision, tindif1gl\ and conditions of approval contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of OCtober 13, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter and Kalemkiarian NOES: None SECTION 5. The Secretary sha1l certify to the adoption of this Resolution and sha1l C8USea copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No, 1582 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on October 27, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter and Kalemkiarian NOES: None C' lanning Commission City 0 Arcadia A _.~ Secretary, Planning C mml!<,Qlon City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~ 7f}~ Mi eI It , City Attorney City of Arcadia -3- 1582 STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT October 13, 1998 TO: Arcadia City. Planning Commission FROM: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator By: James M Ka"llmo> Associate Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-022 to expand an existing 1,400 sq. ft. 60 seat restaurant (Sesame Grill) to accommodate seating for 20 more people. SUMMARY This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Mr. Alfred Yu, the proprietor of Sesame Grill, to expand the restaurant in the Arcadia Gateway Centre at 308 E. Huntington Drive. The expansion is to accommodate 20 more seats for a total of 80 seats, and to provide restroom facilities for the customers. The Development Services Department is recommending approval subject to the conditions listed in this report. . GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Mr. Alfred Yu LOCATION: 308 E. Huntington Drive REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing 1,400 sq. ft., 60 seat restaurant (Sesame Grill) in the Arcadia Gateway Centre to accommodate seating for 20 more people, and to provide restroom facilities for the customers. SITE AREA: 9.11 acres FRONTAGES: 874.08 feet along Huntington Drive and 426.46 feet along Fifth Avenue. EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site (Arcadia Gateway Centre) is developed with 3 office buildings, 2 restaurants, a multi-tenant retail building, a 235 space parking structure, and 586 surface parking spaces. The property is zoned CPD-l (Commercial Planned Development) and is located within the Arcadia Redevelopment Area. . SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: Hotels and restaurants- zoned CPD-l South & West: Railroad right-of-way - UDZOned East: 3-story office building - zoned CPD-l & across Fifth Ave. is a public storage facility in the City of Monrovia GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: The site is designated as Commercial . BACKGROUND The Arcadia Gateway Centre was built in the late 19805. Several Conditional Use Permits and Modifications have been granted to allow for the current tenant mix and parking supply. Most recently, the Planning Commission and City Council approved CUP 97-010 for the Starbucks Coffee Shop at the western end of the one-story retail building. The one-story retail building, in which the Sesame Gri1I Restaurant is located, is situated in the westerly comer of the Arcadia Gateway Centre. There are approximately 115 parking spaces in the area adjacent to this retaiI.buiIding. It is currently occupied by the following uses: . Tenant ColdweU Banker Real Estate Eastwood Insurance Maly's Beauty Supply Leslie Pool Supplies Bear Essentials Crafts & Gifts N'llVana Indian Restaurant Goldsmith & Sons Jewelers 3-Day Blinds Sesame Gri1I Restaurant Sign Depot Salsa Del Rio Mexican Food Starbucks CoffeeHouse Total So.Ft. 5,400 2,100 1,400 3,750 4,900 1,025 1,025 1,075 1,400 2,275 1,300 1.250 26,900 CUP 98-021 is also scheduled for consideration at this meeting for a B1's Chicago Style Pizza, Gri1I & Brewery to occupy the former Bennigan's Restaurant to the east, across the main driveway of the Arcadia Gateway Centre. PROPOSAL & ANALYSIS The applicant currently operates the 1,400 sq. ft. Sesame Gri1I Restaurant that has seating for 60 people. The applicant is proposing to expand the restaurant by taking space from the . adjacent Sign Depot shop to accommodate an additional 20 seats., and to provide a more CUP 98~22 October 13, 1998 Page 2 . . . spacious envirODment for his restaurant, as well as restrooms for the customers that can be accessed without going through the kitchen. The service hours will continue to be 11 :00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Of the 821 total parking spaces at the Arcadia Gateway Centre, approximately 115 surface parking spaces are adjacent to the one-story retail building. The Development Services Department has reviewed this proposal and does not think that an additional 20 seats for the subject restaurant will result in a parking problem. Staff's opinion is that the additional space and the provision of handicapped restrooms will make for a more comfortable dining experience. The restrooms will also enable this establishment to qualify for Iicen~il1g to serve alcoholic beverages. The restrooms and the ability to serve wine are amenities that the applicant's customers have been requesting for some time. CEOA 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 witliin 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 98-022 subject to the following conditiOns: 1. Seating sha11 be limited to a maximum of 80 people and the restaurant and the site sha11 be maintained in a manner that is consistent with the application and plans submitted and approved for CUP 98-022. 2. All City eode requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, and safety sha11 be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the FIre Department which may include, but is not limited to the following items: a. Two handicapped accessible restrooms. b. The restaurant sha11 be equipped with a Fire Department Lock Box (Knox Box), a centra1-station-monitored NFP A fire a1arm system, exit illumination, and exit doors with panic hardware, and the area of the expansion sha11 be equipped with Quick Response fire sprinkler heads. CUP 98-022 October 13, 1998 Page 3 . . . . 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Bid., t NORTH Scale: 1 inch = 200 feet . . . ~ File No.: CUP 9~22 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEGAllVE DECLARATION A. Tide and Description of Project: CUP 98-022: A Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing 1,400 sq. ft. 60 seat restaurant (Sesame Grill) to accommodate seating for 20 more people. B. Location of Project: 308 E. Huntington Drive, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles C. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Alfred Yu Sesame Grill Restaurant 308 E. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 821-0880 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, indudedin the project to avoid potentially significant effects: None Date Prepared: September 15, 1998 Date Posted: September 17, 1998 BY:C2~ lanles M. ciate Planner I 1 . CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Tide: Conditional Use Pennit No. CUP 98-022 2. Project Address: 308 E. Huntington Drive, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number: Alfred Yu Sesame Grill Restaurant 308 E. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91006 . (626) 821-0880 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 S. Lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number: James M Kasama, Associate Planner - (626) 574-5445 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Classification: CPD-l: Commercial Planned Development . -1- FileNo.: CUP 9~22 CEQA Cbeck1ist 7/95 . . . ....., File No.: CUP 9~22 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved. includillg but not limited to Iater phases of the project and any """'l"<JA'Y, support, or Cift'-site featuresn~~'Y for its impl""'''''t~tiOD. AttsclI additiooal sheets ifn-..'Y.) A Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing 1,400 sq. ft. 60 seat restaurant (Sesame Grill) to acconunodate seating for 20 more people. 9. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g., pennits, finAnciQg. development or participation agreem""") City Building Services & rll'e Prevention Bureau, and the County Health Dept. must review and approve the plans for the tenant improvements, ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmenta1 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 [ ] Air Quality [ ] Transportation 1 Circulation [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Energy and Mineral Resources [ ] Hazards [ ] Noise [ ] Public Services [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Resources [ ] Mandatory Finding of Significance -2- CEQA Checklist 7/95 . . . ') File No.: CUP 98~22 DETERMINATION (To be completed by the LcadAscncy) 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. [ 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 b8Cll11!;P. the mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACf 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 mE-a ~Jres 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 IMPACf REPORT is required, but it only needs to analyze the effects that have not yet been addressed. [] 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 t>eelln!;p' 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 imposed upon the proposed project. By: James M KaS"m~, Associate Planner For: The City of Arcadia - Development Services Department .;;J- 7/? 1~ 5. ,.. Date: September IS, 1998 .3. CEQA Cbccldist 7/95 " -, FileNo.: CUP 9~22 . 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 ref~ced information 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 determination is made, an Environmental Impact 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 brietly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17 "Earlier Analyses" may be cross-referenced). 5. Ear1ier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program Environmental Impact Report, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration (Section 15063(cX3}(D)}. Ear1ier analyses are discussed in Section 17 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. . -4- CEQA Checklist 7/95 --, . Would the proposal result in potential impacts involving: File No.: CUP 98~22 Potentially Sipifil".Rtlt Potentially Unless Less Than SigolliCBDt Mitigation SignillCBDt No Impact inColpomted Impact Impact 1. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the proposal: al Cou1lict with general plan designations or zoning? [ ] [ ] [] [X] b) Couflict with applicable environmCDl81 plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? [ ] [ ] [] [X] c) Be t:OIIlp8tible with existing land uses in the vicinity? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g.. i"'l""'" to soils or farmlands, or impat:ts from incompaU'ble land uses)? [ ] [ ] [] [X] e) Disrupt or divide the physical ammgement of an established community (mcluding a low-iDoome or minority community)? [ ] [ ) [] [X] A restaurant is O('nci<;t"'" with the general plan and zoning i1M1g7U1tions for the area, and complements the other uses in the shopping oenter at which this n:staurant is 10t:ate11. The restaurant is subject to all other enviroJUDel1ta1 plans or policies adopted by the asencies with jurisdiction over this area, and then: an: DO agrit:uIturaI resources or operations in the vicinity. . Z. POPULATION & HOUSING - Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local populalion projections? [ ] [ ] b) Induce suto""'nri~1 growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g., through projectS in an WIlIeveloped area or extension of major infrastrut:ture)? [ ] [ ] c) Displat:e existing housing. especially affon:Iable housing? [ ] [ ] The restaurant is in an existing retail complexBDd will DOt impact the popuIation or housing. [] [X] [] [X] [] [X] 3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS - Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Faultroptun:? [ ] [ ] [] [X] b) Seismic ground ,h~ldng? [ ] [ ] I] [X] c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefuction? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Landslides or mudflows? [ ] I ] I] [X] e) Erosion, changes in topogmphy or DDStable soil conditions from excavation, gmding. or fill? [ ] I ) I] [X] f) Subsidence of the land? [ ] I ] I] [X] g) Expansive soils? [ ] [ ] [] [X] h) Unique geologic or,physical features? [ ] [ ) [] [XJ This entire n:gion is subject to the effectS of seismic activity, but the location of this n:staurant has nol been detcrminetlto be especially susceptible to any of the above geologic problems. 4. WATER - Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absotption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate BDd amoUDt of surface runolI? [ ) I ] [ ] [XJ . b) Exposure of people or property to water n:Iated hazards such as 1I00ding? [ ] I ] I ] IXJ c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g., temperature, dissolved oxygen, or turbidity)? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ -s- CEQA Cb<cklist 7/95 . . . ~\ File No.: CUP 98~22 Would the proposal result in potential impacts involviDg: Potentially Signifiamt Potential1y Unless Less Than Signifiamt Mitigation Significant No Impact hu:oiporated Impact Impact II II II [X) I I [ J I J [X) d) Changes in the amount of surliIoe water in any water body? e) Changes in cunents, or the course or diredion of water movemeDts? f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through din:ct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of any aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of ground water recharge capability? g) Altered diredion or rate offlow of ground water? h) Impacts to ground water quality? i) Substantial reduction in the amount of ground water otherwise available for public water supplies? I J I J [J [X) The restaurant is in an existing retail complex and is within the Santa Anita Dam Inl1nd~tion Area, but the proposed expansion will not resu1t in an increased potential for any of the above i"1p"ci. [ J I J [ J I J I I I J [X) [X) [X) [ I I J [ I S. AIR QUALITY - Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contn'bute to an existing or projected air quality violalion? I I I J I I [X) b) Expose sensitive receptoIll to pollutants? I J I J I J [X) c) Aller air movement, moisture, or. temp. or cause any c:haDgl: in climate? [ J I J [J [X) d) Create objectionable odors? I J I J I J [X) The n:staurant is in an existing retail complex and is subject to loc:al air quality regulaJions as ~tImini"'pred by the South Coast Air Quality Management District that will prevent any impacts relative to items (a) and/or (b) above. The proposed expansion will not result in any alterations to air movement, moisture, and temperature or cause a change in ,.Hmo',. No objectionable odolS have been lIS'1(lCi..."" with the subject restaurant. 6. TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION - Would the plCljN!>a1 result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? [ I [ J [X) [J b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g., sbaIp cwves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., faIm equipment)? [J I I [J [X) c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearlly uses? [ J I I I J [X) d) Insuflicient parlcingcapacity on-site or oft'-site? I J I J [X) I J e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? I J I I [J [X) f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting ~11""",,,vetransportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle.racks)? [ J I J [J [X) g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? [ J I J I J [X) The n:staurant is in an existing n:tai1 complex with limited p:nlcil1g. and space for additional parlcing does nol exist. The proposed expansion will be achieved by reducing the amount of area in an adjacent retail use. Restaurants have peak business periods that are different from the peak business periods of basic retail uses, and the limited scope of the proposed expansion prevents a significant increase in vehicle trips or traffic congestion. 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the proposal result in i"1p"""~ to: a) Endangered, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, ~nim~l. and birds)? [ J b) Locally designated species (e.g., beritage trees)? I J -6- [ J I ] [ J I J [X) [X) CEQA Check1ist 7195 . . . ~ Would the proposal n:sull in polcDtiaI iIIIpacIs involving: File No.: CUP 98~22 Potcotially Sipificant Potcntia1ly Unless Less Than Sipifieant Mitigation SignifiClllll No lmpBI:t Incorpomted lmpBI:t lmpBI:t c) Locally designated uaturaI communities (e.g., oak foresl, coasIa1 babilal. etc.)? I ] I ] I] (Xl cI) Wetland babital (e.g., marsh, riparian and vemaI pool)? I ] I ] I] (Xl e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? I ] I ] I] (Xl The restaUIllJlt is in an existing retail complex at which none of the above resources bave been identified, and the proposed expansion will not result in any of the above impacts. 8, ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the proposal: 0) ConBict with adopted energy conservation plans? I ] [ ] [] (Xl b) Use non-renewable resomces in 0 wastefu1 and inefficient manner? I] I ] I] (Xl c) Resu1t in the loss of availability ofa known mineral resoun:e that would be offuture value to the legion and the residents of the State? I] [ ] (] (Xl The restaUIan1 is in an PYimng retail complex at which now: of the above resources bavebeen identified. and the proposed expansion will noi result in any of the above impacts. 9. HAZARDS - Would the proposal involve: 0) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazaJdous subsIances (including. but not limited to: oil. pesticides, chemicals or radiation)? [ ] [ ] [] (Xl b) Possible interference with an emeJgenc,y response plan or emergency evacuation plan? I ] [ ] [] (Xl c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? I ] [ ] I] (Xl cI) Exposure of jleople to('Yimqgsomces of potential health ba=ds? [] [ ] [J (Xl e) InCJeaSed fire hazard in lII1l3S with f1~mm~hle brush, grass or ttees? I] I ] I] (Xl The testaurant is in an existing retail complex at which none of the above ba=ds bave been identified The proposed expansion will be requil1ld to comply with aU fire and safety regulations, County Health Department regulations, and South Coast Air Quality Management District zegulations, which will limit the potential for any of the above impacts to the 1evels requil1ld by law. 10, NOISE- Would the proposal result in: 0) Increases in existing noise levels? [ ] [ ] b) Exposure of people to seven: noise 1evels? [ ] [ ] The restaurant is.in an existing retail complex and will not result in any of the above impacts. I ] [ ) (Xl (Xl U. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the proposa1 bave an effect upon, or result in a need .for new or altered government seMl:eS in any of the following lII1l3S: 0) Fire protection? [ ] [ ] [] (Xl b) Police protection? [ ) [ ) I) (Xl c) Schools? I ] I ] [) (Xl d) M.int~n.n"" of public Iilcilities, including roads? [ ] I ] I) (Xl e) Other governmont.1 seMl:eS? [ ) I ] [) (Xl The restaurant is in an existing retail complex and is a use that will not require a need for new or altered seMl:eS in any of the above lII1l3S. -7- CEQA Cha:klisl 7195 -.., . Would the proposal result in pOl.entialimpal:ls involvins: File No.: CUP 98~22 Potential1y Signific:ant Potentially Unless Leoa Than Signific:ant Mitigation Signific:ant No Impact lncotporated Impact Impact u. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterntions to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? [ ] [ ] [J [XI b) Communications systems? [ ] [ ) [] [XI c) Local Ot regional water tIP,,"""nl or diStribution filcilities? [ ] [ ] [J [XI d) Sewer or septic tanks? [ ] [ ] [] [XI e) Storm water drainage? [ ] [ ] [] [XI f) Solid waste disposal? [ ] [ ) [J [XI g) Loca1 or regional water supplies? [ ] [ ] [1 [XI The restamant is in an existing retail complex. It is not anticipated that any of the above utilities or service systems will be sigJIifj""nlly impactecL Nevertheless, the proposed improvements will be reviewed, and the developer will be required to provide, ifnecessmy, any new systems or supplies """'SSlUy to mitigate any such impacts. . 13. AESTHETICS - Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? [ ] [ ] [] [XI b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetics effect? [ ] [ ] [J [XI c) CRate light or glare? [ ) [ ) [) [XI The restamant is in an existing retail complex and the proposed exterior alterntions will not result in any of the above impacts. 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the proposal: a) DisItub paleontological resources? [ ] [ ] [) [XI b) Distwb an:haeological ,""".........? [ ) [ ] [) [XI c) Affect historical resources? [ ] [ ) [J [XI d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would a1fec:t unique ctImic cultural values? [ ) [ ] [J [XI e) Restrict eYi<l;Olg religious or sacred uses within the potenliaJ impact area? [ ] [ ] [] [XI The restamant is in an existing shopping center. NODe of the above resotuees have been identified at the shopping center, and nODe of the above impacts are associated with the restauranl The proposed expansion will DOt result in any of the above impacts. 15. RECREATION - Would the proposal: a) Increase the d~m~ntl for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? [ ) [ ) b) Affect ~g recreational opportunities? [ ) [ ) The restaurant is in an existing retail complex and will DOt result in any of the above impacts. [ ) [ ) [XI [XI . -8- CEQA Checklist 7195 . . . ---. Would the proposal RSUlt in polaIIial impBds involving: File No.: CUP 9~22 Poteolially SipifiCBllt Poteolially Unless Less Than Sill"Hi<;ADI Mitigation SignifiCBllt No lmpad lDl:otporated lmpad Jmpa<:t 16. MANDA TORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE B) Does the project have the poteDtial to degrade the quality of the environment, sUbslantially reduc:e the habitat of B fish or wildlife species, c:ause B fish or wildlife population to drop below seIf- sustaining levels, threaten to ..liminate B plant or animaI community, reduc:e the number or restrict the nmge of B me or endangered plant or animaI or elim;n~t.. important examples of the major periods of California histmy or pn:history? [ ) [ ) [) [X) b) Does the project have the potential to achieve sbort-lerm, to the disadvantage of long-lerm, environmental goa1s? [ ) [ ) [] [X) c) Does the project have iPlpl'''''' that are indMdually limited. but cumulatively ""n.i""~le? ("Cumulatively consideIable" means that the incrementa1 eft'ects of a project are consideIable when viewed In connection with the eft'ects ofpast projects, the effects of other cunent projects, and the effects ofprobable future project.) [ ] [ ] IX! [J d) Does the project have environmPnt~1 effects which will cause Sllbsmnti9t adverse eft'ects on human beings. either direcIIy or Indirectly? [ ] [ ] [] [X) The restauIlIII1 is in an en.mng reIaiI complex that Includes other food service uses. Food service uses typically need and use more parldng than basic retail uses. although the peak periods for the food service uses generally differ from those of basic retail uses. The parldng for this retail complex is limited and space for additional parking does not exist. The parldng is shared by all the uses In this retail complex, and B significant amount of the parking is-used for more than one d.mnation. Nevenhe1ess, an CMmI"nrub~ of food service uses. or an ovacxpansion of the eJric:ting food service uses could result in sill"ifit;llnt i"'P"Cls However, the limiledsoope ofllle p.c.....,..d '"'q)"n";lJTI will nol result in a significant impact. 17. EARLIER ANALYSES The Initia) Study for CUP 97~10 for a Stmbucks Coffee Shop In this same retai1 complex was reviewed In conducting this Initial Study. No other d""nm_. were n:ferenced pursuant to the tiering, progr.un EIR, or other CEQA processes to analyze this p.O\>OSBl. -9- CEQA q...,Hiqf 7/95 . '"""\ CUP 78- C2Z- FileNo. CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WESTHUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: 9-d-7.f' General Information . 1. Applicant's Name: _ C; e S A- In ~ C; J(J i / / Address: 305! k HUN ri ~%+o.. b r. <2...A- . 9 ( cr-o b. fI. Se.cc.v<llfrrlcl Property Address (Location): Sr>. 'In,-T,'-uf1-;:"1lI Dr. /'...-f-we.."'/ hfTh Iv~ Assessor's Number: 2. 3, Name, address and telephone number of erson tCj' be contacted concerning this project: eD \ u .;L 7 6, "...., TA- ,.tb-t..i T4 7eJ€R fk~ e.trHA- e.:... &...J-/b - ( i? r;. ") - 0(; d- c.j- ) 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: 4. I?-JIJ:J 0"1'-1- +- (k.Jfl-, tJepJ 5. Zone Oassification: /~ 6i: ,} (JPD 6. t~ ~ _I ~ D &J f C(';n/T1~R c' /11 / I~JQ'..e.a Dt:ve/vP144eu; . "l General Plan Designation: Proiect Description 7. Proposed use of site (project description): 1(... T,q; / fj .11-' de" ".., n'7 ,. ~ c: J 'f'i / () fi.c; c p- Ex pan; e.x.rc:,J,'0 re~"..,f ~ '"0 '7~ ~ 80 ~,J." 8. Site size: 9. ..y i I1r' If' ,. s 10. .1. 12. 13. 9. Square footage per building: /h.;(' /0'-' c; Number of floors of construction: j~R ,',,It c; Amount of off-street parking provided: Ii e c; . ~ Proposed scheduling of project: ~ ~ .' e '" T C' /'>'"',.,/,. /... d ;/11 / 9 9/ J ~ Anticipated incremental development: C1,.,,.,, {' / - -r~ ..j ,,,,' ;' 9 7' j 14. . 15. 16. 17. 18. . ~ \ If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: / /V/4 , If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, .square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: ",.;) ~ nnIJ .5;::: ,If e;-,Ai/ ",Ius /';-ObO <<:? .<'~s-f~URAA/-j- ..o/~ 5 , I" , ...i/t: 6 of) ..sF' /1/1/0 /)/U c; 7'0 1M/) <;~ ...J""nI/!'RAI OffJ'c~. , ,. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: /j"-'/ .f1 If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: /l//A , If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required:. , r // J1' It?-"':JI!'/u~ p d to!'! /p <:-tA'(Il'Rni"r napA' "?T'"",,,v , . Are thefollowing items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). 19. 20. 21. 22. .3. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteratin of ground contours. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. Significc,nt amounts of solid waste or litter. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. -2- YES NO o o ~ ua-' o o g'" fE(' ~ o E.l.R. 3/95 .' 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. \ YES NO Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. o Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. o o 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 substances, flammable or explosives. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). o Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). o Relationship-to a larger project or series of projects. o Environmental Settinlt .1. ~ E( (3"" rtr' ~ ~ ~ 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. 32. 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 beUei. 7-,P'-?r ~A ~) Date Signature . -3- E.LR. 3/95 "' ENVIRONMENTAL SETTINGIPROJECT SITE . The project site is currently an existing retail tenant space in a larger office retail complex. The topography is generally level. The existing soil is stable. The existing planting is landscaped planter areas, There is no animal life other than incidental species typical to man-made developments. There are no cultural or historic aspects to the existing development. The existing scenic aspects are typical of commercial developments in the City of Arcadia. The existing structures include a two-story medical office building, a four-story office building, a three-story office building, a one-story retail building that will house the proposed tenant development, two restaurant buildings, and a three-level parking structure. c , .. ;"-.,: ~ I,l;l ...IE, .t: . :~;~~-\':;':'Il::. ;,.;~::;t:>' , .',~ ~ ,~I' " . . ; , I~ ~ '. : -I"r",:," '~11' . : -'-'I!:>: /.<' ,"I...." ,J ...... , ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING/SURROUNDING PROPERTIES to The properties surrounding the proposed tenant development are essentially located across the street along Huntington Drive. They include a six-story hotel set well back from the street, parking lots, a restaurant, and strip commerciaVretail. Planting is landscaping associated with the developed properties. There are no historic or cultural aspects; The scenic aspects are typical of commercial development in the City of Arcadia. ~... ,,"~. .',:~ '. . . ,lip, : "J~ 'I .'. < ,,', .;,.11...,. ~$;" '"10 Q: . . ,"' :~\ ~,~'- ,'- - " '" .. )' ," ~. ~ /..- --- ""'- . ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING/SURROUNDING PROPERTIES I) o. I,I!_ -0 0 O,J~ ",,:,.0 ~ q,,' ~{.t~ -~~- _ -;r... ,0. " . I .,;,,;