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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1578 (2) -' RESOLUTION NO. 1578 . A RESOLUTION OF TIlE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDmONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 98-018 FOR A TIlEOLOGICAL SEMINARY AT 141 E. DUARTE ROAD. WHEREAS, on August 17, 1998, an application was filed by Dr. Daniel Wong of the Truth Theological Seminary to establish and operate a theoiogical !l.eminary; Development Services Department Case No. CUP 98-018, in an existing 9,400 sq. ft. two-story office building at 141 E. Duarte Road, more particularly described as fonows: Lots 13 & 14 of Arcadia Santa Anita Tract in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State ofCalifomia, as per Map recorded in Book 1023, Pages 45 & 46 of Maps in the Office of said County Recorder. WHEREAS, a public hearing was beld on September 22, 1998 and October 27, 1998, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; . NOW, TIIEREFORE, TIlE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TIlE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOlLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report dated October 27, 1998 is troe 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 said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type . to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. .' - . . 5. That the subject property is designated for commercial use in the General Plan, that the proposed use is consistent with that designatioo, and that the granting of the Conditional Use Pennit will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. 6. That the evaluation of the envirOllmental impacts as set forth in the initial study are appropriate and that the project, as mitigated, will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of ] 970, 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 with mitigation measures shoUld be approved. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission approves Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-0]8 to establish and operate a theological seminary in the 9,400 sq. ft. two-story office building at 141 E. Duarte Road, subject to the following conditions: ] . The theological seminary and the site sha11 be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the plans and proposal presented for CUP 98-0]8 and sha11 include the following provisions: a. Classes sha11 be limited to 20 students. b. No more than one class may be in session at a time. c. No more than 30 persons may occupy the Seminary at any time, except that on Monday mornings, from] ]:00 a.m. to ]2:00 nooo, chapel services may be held, with a maximum atte'1dance of 4() persons. d. A public hearing sha11 be set six (6) months from the date of occupancy of the building by the Seminary, at which time testimony will be heard on the question of compliance by the Seminary with the conditions of this grant and any modifications which may appear appropriate, at which time the grant may be modified or terminated, at the discretion of the Planning Commission. e. A full and complete set of these conditions sha11 be posted at a prominent location at the Seminary, and sha11 be provided to each student and each staff member upon enrollment at the Seminary. -2- ]578 " ." . . . . f. The existing tutorial center cannot remain at this location beca'lge of the limited parking. 2. For "Just Cause" as determined by the Development Services Department, a noticed public hearing before the plAnning Commission to review the Conditional Use Permit granted herein sbal1 be conducted. At that hearing the Commission may suspend, revoke, or re-conditioil (i.e., amend or add conditions) this permit. For the purposes of this conditionof.approva1, "Just Cause" sbal1 mean a probable violation of the existing conditions of approval based on complaints, observations, or other verifiable information. 3. The plans and proposal sbal1 be amended/revised to include the following items to the satisfaction of the Community Development Administrator: a. The existing concrete block trash enclosure adjacent to the a11ey sbal1 be equipped with solid metal gates, and an additional masonry enclosure sbal1 be provided to properly accommodate the recyclablesbin. b. Any plumbing backtlow.devices existing or to be installed sbal1 be screened trom public view tothe'satisfactionofthe Community Development Administrator. c. The driveway apron onto Duarte Road-is to be widened to 26-feet to match the width of the parking lot drive aisle. The driveway apron sbal1 be constructed in conformance with APW A standards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 4. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, and safety sbal1 be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Department which sbal1 include, but are not limited to the following items: a. Two disabled access toilet rooms (one male, one female) on the ground floor must be available in conformance with the Uniform Building Code, b. Two disabled access parking spaces, one of which sbal1 be vanllCceSS1ble, must be provided. These parking spaces are to be provided in conformance with the Uniform Building Code. c. A Knox-Box with keys sbal1 be installed in conformance with Uniform Fire Code, Section 902. d. An NFP A- 72 fire alarm system sbal1 be installed in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and a11 other applicable provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code. -3- IS78 , .. e. An NFP A-13 central-station monitored automatic fire sprinkler system with quick response sprinkler heads must be installed by a State licensed C-16 contractor and representative sprinkler heads with identification as to their locations in the building shall be provided in a spare sprinkler box. A certified copy of the central-station-monitoring contract must be filed with the Fire Department prior to occupancy. t: A fire hydrant must be located on the same side of the street and within 150 feet of the on-site fire department connection. 5. Domestic water, fire sprinkler, and landscape irrigation services for the building and lot shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Arcadia Water Division including the submittal of a Water Meter Clearance Application to ensure adequate water meter and service size. If a new water service is necessary, installation of the new service and abandonment of the existing service shall be performed by the Arcadia Water Division at the applicant's expense. 6. Approval of CUP 98-018 shall not take effect until the property owner and ;applicanthave executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development . . Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of approval. 7. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to the conducting of classes at the subject property. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 98-018 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approva1s, which could result in the cessation of c1nses. SECTION 4. The decision, findings. and conditions of approval contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commi!lSion's action of October 27, 1998, by the following vote: . . AYES: NOES: Commi...~ioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy, Sleeter and Kalemkiarian None ABSENT: None SECTION 5. The SecretaIy shall certifY to the adoption of ~ Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. -4- 1578 ~ "" . . . I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 1578 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 ABSENT: None . /: :7U(' Secretary, Planning Comnussion City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: lJ;iY..!~~ City of Arcadia -5- . g Commission 1578 . . STAFF REPORT D~OPMENTSER~CESDEPARTMENT September 22, 1998 - TO: Chairman and Members of the Arcadia City planning Commission FROM: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator By: James M. ICR""mR, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-018 A theological ...minRry at 141 E. Duarte Road SUMMARY This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Dr. Daniel Wong of the Truth Theological Seminary to establish a seminary in an existing 9,400 sq. ft. office building at 141 E. Duarte Road. The Development Services Department is recommending denial of this application as proposed. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Dr. Daniel Wong - Truth Theological Seminary LOCATION: 141 E. Duarte Road REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit for a theological seminary to occupy an existing 9,400 sq. ft. two-story office building. SITE AREA: 19,365 sq. ft. (0.44 acre) FRONTAGES: 101.24 feet along Duarte Road GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is improved with a 9,400 sq. ft_ two-story office building with 35 parking spaces. The property is zoned C-2: General Commercial. SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: Multiple family residential- zoned R-3 South: Retail center - zoned C-l East: Commercial center - zoned C-2 West: Credit Union - zoned C-2 . PROPOSAL & ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing to operate a theological seminary in the existing 9,400 sq. ft. two-story office building at 141 E. Duarte Road. The proposal does not include any improvements to the exterior of the building. The proposal states that the semimuy will start with an enrollment of 12 to 16 students for the first year, 1999, and the plans show that two existing tenants will remain temporarily. The applicant has indicated that he intends to eventually occupy the entire building. and that the maximum enrollment would be 40 students. The staff will be comprised of three fWl-time administrators, one part-time clerical person. and 14 part-time instructOIS. Office hours will be Monday through Friday 9:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. Classes will be available as follows: Monday 8:00 am. to 9:00p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday & Friday 9:00 am. to 5:00 p.m. The proposed facilities include two classrooms (1,440 sq. ft.), three offices (2,208 sq. ft.), a 1,344 sq. ft. chapel, a 1,344 sq. ft. hormy and a 768 sq. ft. faculty conferenceJlounge area. Two general office uses (1,536 sq. ft.) will remain untiJ their leases expire, and will eventually be used for classrooms or offices, depending on the needs at that time. . NotwJthst~nrli"g the applicant's indicated occupancy limits, the proposed facilities would allow for a mAYimum occupancy of 71 people in the two classrooms, 63 people in the three offices, 192 people in the chapel, and 27 people in the Iibrmy. Issues to be addressed are parking, and compatibility with surrounding uses. Parking There are 35 on-site parking spaces. However, two disabled access parking spaces, one of which must be a van accessible parking space, will be required which will reduce the total number of parking spaces to 34. In addition. an enclosure is necessary for the reyclables bin that may result in the loss of one more parking space. The applicant has indicated that there could eventually be a maximum of 40 students, and there would be approximately threefWl-time and 15 part-time employees. However, the applicant has stated that rarely would all of the students and employees be on the p"""i""$ at one time. The chapel and hormy are to be used only by the students and staft: and will not be available for use by the general public. It is difficult toregu1ate and-monitor the mn;mnm number of people at a location as suggested by the applicant. Therefore, based upon the allowable occupancies of the proposed facilities, the parking could be deficient. BeC81lse of the mid-block location of this site, a need for additional parking could result in the inappropriate use of parking on neighboring properties. . CUP98~18 September 22, 1998 Page 2 . Compatibility with Surrounding Uses The adjacent uses are a multi-tenant commerci81 building to the east, and a credit union to the west. While the Zoning Code aIlows schools in any zone with an approved Conditional Use Permit (AMC Section 9275.1.35.1) the Commercial Land Use Designation in the General Plan does not include educational institutions among the appropriate uses. It reads as follows: . . ConutU!1'Cial Land Uses Commercial (C) - Provides appropriately located areas for the general commercial and professional office needs of the area residents, workers and visitors. Appropriate uses include a range of common retail and personal service uses, specialty retail, offices, auto related uses, financi81 institutions, and hotels and motels. This proposal involves the entire 9,400 sq. ft. two-story building. Its conversion from a commercial building to a theological seminary (an educational and religious institution) is a significant change from the commercial identity of this area, and does not complement the surrounding uses. Numerous Conditional Use Permits have been granted for tutorial centers in commercial buildings. Those, however, are commercial in nature, limited in scale, and serve the residents of the surrounding neighborhoods, and, none occupy as much space as this proposal. Most tutorial centers utilize only a portion of the commercial buildings in which they are located. In fact, a tutorial center is approved for 1,344 sq. ft. of the ground floor of this building (CUP 93-003/Reso. 1498). This tutorial center would be required to relocate by this proposal. Although the applicant's proposed maximum is 40 students &. 34 full'and part-time stafl: the facilities have the potential for the following mR,nmnm occupancies: . 1,440 sq. ft. ofcIassroom space 71 people 2,208 sq. ft. of office space 63 people 1,344 sq. ft. libnuy 27 people 1,344 sq. ft. chapel 192 people 1,536 sq. ft. offuture classroom or office space 76 or 44 people (~vdy) Staff is concerned because succe5dill ventures typical1y expand and maximize the use of their available space, which in this case could result in significant parking problems that would substantia11y disrupt the commercial activity in this area. 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 disclose certain substantial or potentially substantial adverse changes in some of the CUP 98-018 September 22, 1998 Page 3 . physical conditions within the area affected by the proiect including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. Notwithstanding those findings, however. 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, with mitif!ation measures. has been prepared for this project. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends denial of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-018 as proposed. If the Planning Commi~sion determines that this proposal is an appropriate use, staff recommends the following conditions of approval: . 1. Attendance shal1 be limited to a maximum .of 20 students at any one time, and the theological seminary and the site shal1 be operated and maintained in a manner that is proportionately consistent with that level of enrollment (i.e., the proposed filcilities sbaII be reduced in size to match an attendance level of 20 students, and the balance of the building is to be occupied by general office uses of a commercial nature. The existing tutorial center cannot remain at this location because of the limited parking). The proposal sbaII be revised and sbaII include the following items to the qti.far.tion of the Community Development Administrator: a. The existing concrete block trash enclosure adjacent to the alley sbaII be equipped with solid metal gates, and an additional masonry enclosure sbaII be provided to properly accommodate the recyclables bin. b. Any plumbing backtlow devices existing or to be installed sbaII be screened from public view to the satisfaction of the Comnmnity Development Administrator. c. The driveway apron onto Duarte Road is to be widened to 26-feet to match the width of the parking lot drive aisle. The driveway apron sbaII be constructed in conformance with APW A standards to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. 2. All City code requirements regarding a".......,ihility. fire protection, occupancy, and safety shal1 be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Department which sbaII include, but are not limited to the following items: a. Two disabled access toilet rooms (one male, one female) on the ground floor must be available in conformance with the Uniform Building Code. b. Two disabled access parking spaces, one of which sbaII be van accessible, must be provided. These parking spaces are to be provided in conformance with the Uniform Building Code. . CUP 98-018 September 22, 1998 Page 4 . . . c. A Knox-Box with keys sha1l be installed in conformance with Uniform Fire Code, Section 902. d. An NFP A-72 fire alarm system sha1l be installed in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and all other applicable provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code. e. An NFPA-13 central-station monitored automatic fire sprinkler system with quick response sprinkler heads must be installed by a State licensed C-16 contractor and representative sprinkler heads with identification as to their locations in the building sha1l be provided in a spare sprinkler box. A certified copy of the central-station monitoring contract must be filed with the Fife Department prior to occupancy. f. A fire hydrant must be located on the same side of the street and within 150 feet of the on-site fire department connection. 3. Domestic water, fire sprinkler, and landscape irrigation services for the building and lot sha1l be provided to the "l'hdAction of the Arcadia Water Division including the submittal of a Water Meter Clearance Application to ensure adequate water meter and service size. Ifa new water service is necessary, installation of the new service and abandonment of the existing service sha1l be performed by the Arcadia Water Division at the applicant's expense. 4. Approval of CUP 98-018 shaD 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. S. All conditions of-approval sha1l be complied with prior to the conducting of r.1AOOes at the subject property. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 98-018 sha1l be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in the cesSAtion of classes. FINDINGS AND MOTIONS Approval If the P1anning Commi"-'lion intends to approve this application, the Commiosion should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision, supporting findings and conditions of approval as set forth in the staff report, or as modified by the Commi -sion. Denial If the P1anning Comnn!lSion intends to deny this application, the Commission should move for denial, state the supporting findings, and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and findings. CUP 98-018 September 22, 1998 Page S . . . If a Planning Commissioner, or any other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the September 22001 public hearing, please contact Associate Planner, fun Kasaml\ at (626) 574-5445. Approved by: Donna L. Butler Community Development Administrator Attachments: Plans Land Use and Zoning Map Negative Declaration & Initial Study CUP 98-018 September 22, 1998 Page 6 . . '':':.: ~ -.' .... . -'~- ,~.-:-;':~:'::"! ;:'.:..;:(,..,~. ~ ~.~.--. , . ~ 'i:.-':'-.V '~:;:'2.:~' : .'" .:.". . i~"."''' . .....~t~l!...~-a::&:- L....- .u.,,-- -... -;~.. ..., 1 i '. ~--:=::j ~~~ l' ........-11 .-." r1 ~ ( : I~ t :-,.1:;' . ...~l"...f .. t ---' '....l~ t t, tf....,. ? -#~.4_ if. ,~: ~ 'Ci[) l~ ~:;", ;. '!',/"I! "'.:' .....!,,"-~..__fl:~. u ~ . ,I -.--' p- "" '=='- . " ". 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'-" '- 0'" """'" ~~ ... ...... (.1.>1) -> 2:;:; C1~5) !::>: UNION """"" 'in ... """""~~ <... """"":{~ (1337 """ - ~~ """'" " ltD. (1/7) (/25) , (f64J DUARTE 0< (l5IJJ ...2::>:>0 =>"'3:0 (/MI >i=:E...c: ,. .. '" up) ll:..~>-I (IJ'QI >> '" (I'll) nr->orn Parldng <0:>:>= 2:000 0 99i ONLY ...... TACO STORE C-l C-2 LITA R-2 R-l STIUP RETAIL LAND USE & ZONING MAP 141 E, Duarte Road t NORTH CUP 98-018 / Truth Theological Seminary Scale: 1 inch = 100 feet . . . . '. . . . .'-:0':." ,". ....... ...., '. . ~ - \ File No.: CUP 9~18 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 No. CUP 98-018: A Conditional Use Permit fur a theological sCmiDary to occupy aD existing 9,400 sq. ft. two-story office building. IDitia1 emollm_ will be 12 to 16 studeots. Staff will include three full-time administrators, one part-time secretary/receptionist, and approximately 14 part-time instructors. Office hours will be Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, Classes will be available as follows: Monday 8:00 am. to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wedn-''lY & Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The proposal inc1n&s the following uses and f\!rnlmes: 3,744 sq. ft. of office space (1,536 sq. ft. will be genetal NmImerciaI office space until the leases of the cum:nt tenants expire) 1,440 sq. ft. of classroom space, a 1,344 sq. ft. b"brary, a 1,344 sq. ft. cblipe1, a 768 sq. ft. fucuhy loungeIconfen:Dce area, and 720 sq. ft. of ,csbOoms. B. Location of Project: 141 E. Duarte Road, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles C. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Dr. Daniel Wong - Truth Theological Seminary 1134 Campbe1l Street, #301 Glenda1e, CA 91207 (818)547-0425 D. Finding: This project will have no sigoificam effect upon the enviromnent within the m....ni"8 of the California Environmental Quality Act ofl970 for the reasons set forth in the Mt.,.hM IDitia1 Study. E. Mitigation measures, if any, included ill the project to avoid potentially significant effects: . MaYimnID enro1Iment sha1l be limited as proposed. Any increase in emo11mcot will be subject to another Conditional Use Permit application and public hearing. . Classes and activities sha1l be conducted to be consistent with the COI..."e,c.ia! nature of the area. Date Prepared: August 26, 1998 Date Posted: August 27, 1998 By: G ~~ep1anner I . . . .....:.. . .,...." . ~ ~ \ CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNfINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIAENVlRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Tide: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-018 2. Project Address: 141 E. Duarte Road, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number: Dr. Daniel Wong - Truth Theological Seminary 1134 Campbell Street, #301 Glendale, CA 91207 (818) 547-0425 4. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia - Development Services Department Community Development Division - P1anning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 5. Lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number: James M JCAoama, Associate Planner - (626) 574-5445 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Oassification: C-2: General Commercial -1- ," ..-.....'. FileNo,: CUP98-018 CEQA Cbcl:ldist 7195 . . . -:J -:'\ File No.: CUP 9S-olS 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not 1imill:d 10 1ater pbases of the project and lID)' OH'nndA'Y. support. or off-site features I!~'Y for its implementation. AIIach additional sheets ifr""""l'''<''Y.) A Conditional Use Permit for a theological seminary to occupy an existing 9,400 sq. ft. two-story office building. Initial enrollment will be 12 to 16 students. Staff will include three full-time administrators, one part-time secretary/receptionist, and approximately 14 part-time instructors. Office hours will be Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Classes will be available as follows: Monday Tuesday & Thursday Wednesday & Friday 8:00 Lm. to 9:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. to 9:00 p,m. 1;30 p,m.to 5:30 p.m. The proposal includes the following uses and facilities: 3,744 sq, ft. of office space (1,536 sq. ft. will be general commercial office space until the leases of the current tenants expire) 1,440 sq. ft. of classroom space, a 1,344 sq. ft. hl>rary, a 1,344 sq. ft. chapel., a 768 sq, ft. faculty lounge/conference area, and 720 sq. ft. ofrestrooms. 9. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g., permits, finon";I1f, development or participation agJ:"'""'-~) Building Services & Fife Prevention Bureau must review and approve the plans for occupancy, and any tenant improvements. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potential1y affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potential1y Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [ ] Land Use & P1anning [ ] Population & Housing [ ] Geological Problems [ ] Water [ ] Air Quality [Xl Transportation / Circulation [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Energy and Mineral Resources [ ] Hazards [ ]. Noise [ ] Public Services [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Cultural ResourCes [ ] Resources [Xl MAI1t1AtOl)' Finding of Significance -2- CEQA N....,,!d;.. 7195 . . . -, '--\ File No.: CUP 98-018 DETERl\fiNATION (To be completed by lIuo Lead AgellCy) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [ ] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared, [Xl 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 be<"-!,nsethe mitigation measures descn'bed 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 measures based on that earlier analysis as descn'bed on attached sheets, and if any fP.I'1'Ainillg effect is a "Potential1y Significant Impact" or "Potential1y 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 becAnoe all potential1y significant effects have been analyzed adequately in an earlier Environmenta1 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: lames M J{ AOAm". Associate Planner For: The City of Arcadia - Development Services Department p/1?r Date: August 26, 1998 -3- CEQA n,.."I<!;!O 7195 . . . ') r File No.: CUP 98-C18 EV ALUA110N OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1, A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects such as the one involved (e.g., the project is not within a fiwlt rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific tactors as well as general standards (e.g" the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening ana1ysis). 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 operationaIimpacts. 3. "Potential1y 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 "Potential1y 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, program Environmenta1 Impact Report, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately ana1yzed in an earlier EIR. 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 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 subotAntiated. . -4- CEQA ('1".,.],1;.. 7195 ......'.. ., .., ., ") File No.: CUP 98~18 . Would the pnlJlOS8i result in polcIlliaIimpacts involvinl: Poteotia1Iy RigTIifil".Anf Poteotia1Iy UIl\css Less Than Si8"m.....' Mitigation Si8"ifir~' No Impect IDcorpomted Impect \mpad 1. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the proposal: a) Contlict with general plan desill"Bti"l'S or zonlng? [ J [ J IXJ [J b) ContIict with app1icab1e envirol'memm plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? [ J [ 1 [I (X) c) Be compatible with cxiding laud uses in the vil:iDity? [ 1 [ 1 IXJ [I d) Affect ltgril:u1tmaI n:soun:es or O)ICIlIlions (e.g., i"'Pl'C's to soils or farmhm"". or impads from im:ompalib1c laud uses)? [ 1 [ 1 [I (X) e) Disrupt or divide the physical ammgement of an establisbed c:ommu:nity (mclodiDg a low-im:ome or minority C()mmnnity)? [ 1 [ J IXJ [I The jlIO}lOS1:d theological $P11IinB\y is not con';""'" with the gcueral plan laud use d..:ill".tinn for the area. The C()mmP.rcial desigD8lion does nol iDdode crI...("'fi"",,1 iDsIilUlions as appropriate uses, and it is DOl c1ear thai a ......i1l8lY will c:omplCIDCDI the &IImlU1IlIing uses. However, the IimiIed scope of the initial proposal (I.e., 12 to 16 ~'''''''''' and oc:cupancy of only one building wi1bin ibis l'nmm"'1:ia\ area) may prevcnl the use from c:rcaIing a sill"ifjOAnt void in the l'nmm"'1:ia\ adivity of the area around the &Dbject site. The c:onstruCIion of any IeII8DI impnJVPl11""" and the O)ICIlIlion of the lUupuoed .....ina\y will be &Dbjec:t to all other environ"""''''1 plans or policies adopted by ~r";\!6 with jurisdiclion over !his area. Tbere are no agric:u1tmaI n:soun:es or operations in the vicinity. . 2. POPULATION & HOUSING - Would the jlIIlJlOSlIi: a) l"rnnnl'llive1y exccecI official regional or 1oc:aI popu1aIion projections? b) IDduce subs1antial growth in an area either directly or iDdirectly (e.g., through l"ujllCts in an UDdcvcIoped area or _ exlCDSiOD of major iDIiasIrudnn:)? c) Displace c:riding housing, especially aft'onIablebousing? [ J [ ] [J (X) [ 1 [ 1 [ J [ J [I IXJ [I (X) h will not The proposed ....mn.\Y will be in a c:ommercial area and does not im:lude JPd".-lAI &ciliti..., impact the population or housing. 3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS - Would the I'.u~ m;uU in or expose people to poIcntial i1l'pac:ls involving: a) FanlI rnpture? [ 1 [ ] [ 1 IXJ b) !:P;cmi~ ground ohBlring? [ 1 [ 1 IXJ [ 1 c) Seismic ground faillll'C, iDdodiDg liquef3Clion? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 (X) d) I .Andolilles or mudflows? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 (X) e) Erosion, c:banges in topography or nn...hle soil c:ondilions fIom excavation, grading, or fill? [ 1 [ 1 [ ) (X) f) Subsidence of the laud? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 (X) g) E'q)"nciyc soils? [ 1 [ 1 [ 1 (X) h) Unique geologic or physical featmcs? [ I [ 1 [ 1 (X) . While !his entire region is subject to the effects of scismil: 8divity, the subject l0adi0n has not been detennined to be especially slIsceptible to any of the above geologic problems. .5- CEQACbecIdist 7195 ~ -\ FileNo.: cuP 98-'118 . Would the proposa1 result in potmtialimpocts invoivinl: Potentially ~ip'ifirqt Potentially UDl... Less Than S;g,.;fi<lllll MitigatiOll Si!P';fiCllDI No Impact IDCOIpIlfBled Impact Impact 4. WATER - Would the proposal result in: a) Changes in absoIption rates, drainage panems, or the rate and amount. of surface. runo1J? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] b) Exposure of people or property to W8Ier re1atedhazards such as ilooding? [ ] [ ] (X] [ ] c) Discharge Iuto surface wateIs or other alteration of surface water quality (c.g., ~.aw", dissolved oxygen, or twbidity)? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] d) Changes in the amonn1 of surface water in any W8Ier body? [ ] I ] [ ] (X] c) Changes in cum:nts, or the COIUllIl or direction ofW8ler 1IIlM:IIICDtS? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] 1) Change in the quantity of gronnd walcIS, either through din:ct additions or withdrawals, or through interception of any aqnifcr by ClIt$ or excavations or through substantial loss of ground water rccbarge capability? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] g) A1tered direction or rate of flow of gronnd W8ICI"l [ I [ ] [ ] (X] h) Impacts to gronnd water quality? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] i) SII-..ri.1 Ieduction in the amonn1 of ground water otherwise avalIable for public water supplies? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] The proposed p""l..~ will be in an existing two-5toJy comm""Cial building The site is within the Santa Anita Dam T..nnlf.rion Area, bot there are DO proposed site alterations that would result in an increased polelltia1 for any of the above impacl5 . 5. AIR QUALITY - Would the proposal: a) VJOIate any air qnaIity Sl8DdaIlI or conIribute to au mori'lg or projected air qnaIity vinl.rion? [ ] [ ] [] (X] b) Expose sensitive nx:eptoJs to pollntaDlS1 [ ] [ ] [] (X] c) Aller air IIlOVCDICDt, moisture, or temp. or cansc any change in clinJatc? [ ] [ ] [] (X] d) Create objectionable odOIs? [ ] [ ] [] (X] The Jlrv~ CPmin.'Y and its opcIlIlion will be subject to local air qnaIity regulations as Adm;,,;d'"'1:d by the SonIh Coast Air Quality Management Dislrict which shou1d pn:venl any i"'P"'"'" relaIive to items (a) and/or (b) ailow. There are DO exterior impl'O\lCllleDtS Ihoposed that wou1d result in alterations to air IllOVeIIICDt. moistme or tempcrlIlUIe, orcansc a change in "Ii"""" No objecticmablc odOIs have been A<cnM"M with the proposl:d use or its site. 6. TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION - Would the proposa1 result in: a) IDcteased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] b) Hazards to safety from design fi:aIurcs (c.g., shaIp curves or dangerous intcrscctions) or incompatible uses (c.g., flmn C!Jllipm....t)? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] c) Inadequate cmcrgency aa:css or aci;ess to nemby uses? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] . d) Insllfficienl parlring capacity on-silc or off-site? [ ] (X] [ ] [ ] c) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? [ ] [ ] [ ] (X] ~ CEQA r.IwrlH.. 1195 , .."" .....- .".", --.. , r-\ FileNo,: CUP9~18 . Would the proposa1 r=lt ill pot.eDtial impada involving: Potmtially Sig7'tfi~.JI"t PolenIiaIIy Unleas Less TbaII SignifiCll1lI Mitiplion 8;8";;'''''''' No Impad Iiu:mporaIai Impad Impad f) ConfliClS with adopted policies supporting altemalive IJaDsportalion (e,g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? ( ) ( ] () /Xl g) Rail, wateIbome or air traffic impacts? ( ) ( ) () /Xl The proposed C('miftA'Y will be in an ex;""1I8' cnmm"'Cial buildin& and iIs limited Sl:OpC sbould prevent an increase in traffic or parking """,on" However, if !be activities are not IilricIly limited, there is a sigPifi,,"nt potential for parking problems. 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would !be p1oposal resu1t in i"lp"C1S to: a) EndaJJgered, threateDccl or rare species or their habi1als (indoding but not limitcd to p1ants, fish, inseCIS, Anim~l. and birds)? ( ) [ ) [) /Xl b) Loca1Iy designated species (c.g.,1Ieritagc trees)? ( ) ( ) (] /Xl c) Loca1Iy designated natural commnnities (c.g., oak fOJesl. 00lISIal habilat, cIl:.)? ( ) ( ) () /Xl d) Wetland habilal (c.g., marsh, riparian and wmal pool)? ( I [ ) [) /Xl e) WIld1ifc dispersal or migration corridors? [ ) [ ) I] /Xl The 1',,)jl<lSCd pomi...'Y will be in an exi,""IIg ...mm"'Cial buildin& in a comm""I:iaJ area. None of !be above ~nn_n.,.. exist. . 8. ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES - Would !be proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy cxmservation plans? I ) I ) [] [X] b) Use non-rcncwablc I'CliCJUIl:CS in a wasteful and indIicicnt manner? ( ) I ) I) /Xl c) ResuJt in tbe loss of availability of a kDown mineral n:source that would be of fiIIme value to !be Rgion and !be residents of !be Slate? () I) I] /Xl The proposed project will be n:quired to comply with adopted CIICl'gf conservation requirements. None of !be above impacts have been a....,.;~tM with !be proposed type of use. . 9. HAZARDS - Would !be proposal involve: a) A risk of 9,..,;".......1 explosion or relcasc of hazardousS'l~ ("mc1uding, but not limitcd to: oil, I"""",,;"es, ~h.....;"'lls or radiation)? [ ) [ ) () /Xl b) Possible intcrfcrence with an cmcrgcocy JeSpODSC plan or cmcrgcncy Cl"l"llllIlQn plan? [ ) [ ) [) /Xl c) The creation of any heaJth bamId or potential health hazard? [ ) [ ) [) /Xl d) ~e ofpeoplc to ensring sources ofpot...m~1 heaJth bazanIs? () ( ) () /Xl e) Increased fue hazard in areas with flommAh1c brush, grass or trees? [) [ ) () /Xl The plans for !be scmimuy have been rcvicwcd by !be City Building Services, and !be City Fire Prevention Bureau and no potential for any of tbe above ;mp"cts bas been ihnrified No "";""1\8 soura:s of pnlPnti~1 health bazards have been i"Pnrifi.;:d at !be subject property. The plans for any tenan1 improvcmcnls will also be subject to review. and any potential for any of!be above i"'P"""o will be required to be mirigl'tM -7- CEQACbo:ddisl 7195 . . . -J .. '\ " File No,: CUP 9~18 Would the proposa1 resu1t in pcMIllial impads.involYiq: Potartially Significant Potartially Unless Less TbaII !l;l!"m"""t MitigaliOll Significant No Impact hu:orpomted Impact Impact 10. NOISE - Would the ploposa1 result in: a) Increases in existing noise levels? [ ] [ I [] [X] b) Exposure of people to severe noise levels? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The site of the proposed ......;n"1)' Is in an existing comm""Cial I>"i"'i"8 in a COIIIDIeICiaI ma and neither of the aIxM: impacts is associated with this locaIion or the proposed use. 11. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the proposal have an effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any of the following areas: a) Fue protection? [ J [ J [] [X] b) Police protection? [ J [ J [J [X] c) Schools? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) J.{AinfPnAn"" of public fi1cilities, including roads? [ ] [ ] [] [X] e) Other govemmenta1 services? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The jUupOSCd """,i",,~ is not entirdy innrmoiot....t with the planned uses for the subject ma and will not result in.any of the aIxM: impacts. 12. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the JllopoW result in a need for new systems or supplies, or Sl.hotAntiAI a1len1tions to the following utilities: a) Power or II8tnra1 gas? [ ] [ ] [J [X] b) CmnmnniOAtiI)DS systemS? [ ] [ ] [] [X] c) Local or regional water treatment or clistribution fiodliti...-, [ ] [ J [] [X] d) Sewer or septic tanks? [ ] [ J [] [X] e) Storm water dr.IiDage? [ J [ J [J [X] f) Solid waste disposal? [ ] [ J [] [X] g) Local or regional water supplies? [ ] [ ] [] [X] Improvements to provide any of the aIxM: services will be iDcoJpDIated in this project if ~"Y. It is DOt anticipated 1bat any of the aIxM: utilities or service systems will be sigJ'ifi=ntly i111p""'P,d Nevertbeless, the proposed improvements will be reviewed for, and the developer will be required to provide, if ~"Y, any new systems or supplies 11-')' to mitigate any such i111p"cts 13. AESTHETICS - Would the proposal: a) AfI"ect a scenic vista or scenic highway? b) Have a cIeaulDSlJllble negative A....hPtia; effect? c) Create light or glare? [ J [ J [ J [ ] [ ] [ ] [ J [ I [ ] [X] [X] [X] The proposed """,inA~ will be in an e>riotillg mmm"'l:ial building. No exterior a1terations are proposed, but any exterior improvements will be required to COJIIply with local aIdtitectnra1 GIaDdards and illuminAtion limits and will not result in any of the above i'1lpllcts ..g. CEQA C'hNoHiRl 7195 . . I i. . I . . I ~ File No.: CUP 98-018 Potentially ~igJIifiMnt PolcotiaIly Unless Less 1.1um Sill"meAftI MitigaliOll SislWicant No Impact IDcoIponlled Impact Impact Would the proposal RSulI in potential impacts inolviDs: 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES -Would the proposal: a) Distwb paleontological resources? b) Distwb BIChaeological resources? c) Mect hisIorical n:sources? d) Have the potential to cause a physical cbange which would affect unique ethnic cultural values? e) Reslrict existing religious or sacred uses within the potential impact mea? [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [J (Xl [J (Xl [I (Xl [J (Xl [J (Xl 1be I"U~ $PD1;n.'Y will be in an PYim"ll oommercial building in a fully developed commercial an:a. None of the above n:sources have been i(1...tified in the mea of the SlIbjeQ site, and DODeofthe above i"'P""" have been associAIM with the proposed use. IS. RECREA nON - Would the proposal; a) IDcrease the demand for ueigbboIbood or IegionaJ pa1ks or other =tioDBI fllcilities? [ ] [ ] [J (Xl b) Mect exisling=tioDBI opportunities? [ ] [ ] [] (Xl 1be proposed """';n~ will be in an .",;m"ll c:nmm...-daJ building. and the proposed project will DOt result in auy of the above impacts. 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the poteDtia1 to degIade the quality of the environment, S/,hohmtiAIIy reduce the"habital of a fish or wildlife "P""',,", cause a fish or wildlife popnIation to drop below seIf- ",,_in;11g 1eveIs, threaten to pj;m;n.... a p1aot or animal community, reduce the number or n:strict the nmge of a.1lUIl or endangered p1aot or animal or "Jim;""'" imponanl examples of the ~or periods of California histoIy or pIChisImy? [ ] b) Does the project have the po'pntiAI to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage ofJoug-term, enviroDmentalgoals? [ ] c) Does the project have i1l1p"<:t, that an: individDa1ly Iimi1cd, but =mnl.tive1y considerable? ('"CmnuIativeJy l""'oidetllb1e- meaDS that the incrementaJ effects of a project an: coDSidetable when viewed in COllllectioD with the effects of past projects, the elfects of other CUmlD1 projecrs, and the effects of probable futDn: project.) [ ] d) Does the project have envimDmentaI effects which will cause S1'.....nti.1 adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indiJectIy? [ ] [ ] [ ] (Xl [ ] [] (Xl (Xl [J [I [ ] [I (Xl 1be proposed ......;""'Y will be in an existiDg c:ommen:ial building in a oomn-daJ area, and so long as it does DOt.expand beyond the iDitial proposal. it will not n:su1t in auy of the above i"lp"t:ts. However, if the proposed use is "'q)"TIdM tomorc fully ulilize the subject building. and/or expand into other properties in the area, the inadequate parking and the void in the commercial activity of the area could rcsuIt in a signilic:aDI disruption of the plonnf'1f use for the an:a. -9- CEQA Mvo"l<lioq 7195 . . . 1 FileNo.: CUP 98~18 Would the proposal IeSulI in pola1lia1 impacts involvins: PoIA:Dtia1Iy Significant PolcIllialIy liDless Less Than Sill"mr.ont Mitigation Sisnificant No Impsct iDcorpor&I<d Impsct Impsct 17. EARLIER ANALYSES No earlier analyses, and no additional documents wen: refei'enced pursuant to the tiering. program EIR, or other CEQA pro< [, ;; to analyze the proposal MITIGATION MEASURES: 1, MaYimnm enrollmeDt shall be limited as plojlOSCll. Any increase in enrollment will be subject to 8JJOther Conditional Use Permit application and public hearing. 2. CIasscs and activities shall be conduc:led to be """,;,,"111 with the ""~ IIlI1DI'C of the ana -10- CEQA CbeckIist 7/95 . '., .~ ---. , CO? '78-0/8 FileNo. CIlY OF ARCADIA. 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: 8 -/1- '113 General Information . 1. Applicant's Name: Truth Theoloqical Seminarv - Dr. Daniel Wong . Address: 1134 Campbell street, #301, Glendale, CA 91207 2, Property Address (Location): 141 E. Duarte Road, Arcadia, CA 91006 Assessor's Number: Book 5779 Page 16 Parcel 32 3. Name, address and telephone number of pers~n to be contacted concerning this project Daniel Wonq. (818) 547-0425 1134 Campbell street, #301, Glendale, CA 91207 4, List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional/state and federal agencies: None 5, Zone Oassification: C-2 (General Commercial) 6, General Plan Designation: Commercial Proiect Description 9. 10. .11. 12. 13. 7. Proposed use of site (project description): To operate a 9,360 sq. ft. theological seminary for 12 to 16 students for 1999. (.see Attachment A for further description.) 8. Site size: Two lots - 50 ft. width each, irregular length = 19,365 sq.ft. Square footage per building: Existing 2-story office/retail building 9,360 sq. ft Number' of floors of construction: Existing 2-story Amount of off-street parking provided: 35 parking - full size spaces Proposed scheduling of project: N / A Anticipated incremental development: N / A . , :'"l ,~ If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: N/A 14. 15. If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: Existing 2-story 9,360 sq. ft. building (See Attachment A for details) 16. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: N/A 17. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: Theological seminarv. non-orofit reliqious corooration 18. . (See Attachment A for details) If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: A conditional use permit is required, under permitted uses in the C-2 zone. Are the following. items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). 19. 20, 21. 22. .23, YES NO Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteratin of ground contours. o Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. o Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. . o o Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. o -2- [il [il [i) [2U Ii) E.1.R. 3/95 .~ ., 1 YES NO .24. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. D l:il 25. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. D l:il D lliI 26. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more. 27. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives. D @ 28. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.). D !iI 29. Substantial increase in. fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.). D [XI 30. Relationship to a larger project or series .of projects. D l:il Environmental Settinst -31. 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 Ihereby 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, ~,.-'\ ,o.~ Date '\ \ . E.I.R. 3/95 -3- . . . -~ '1 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 31. The site is flat in nature with angled frontage along Duarte Road, The site contains ~ 2-story building, 35 parking spaces, landscaped areas, and alley to the north. No historical stnictures exist. The building contains a dance school, a tut~rial school, a pager sales, medical health, and offices. 32. The surrounding properties to the north are developed with 2-story residential apartments/condominiums. The properties to the east and west are developed with a bank, retail and restaurant uses. The properties to the south are also developed commercially, market etc. , .' . . . "') ,--- Attachment A Truth Theological Seminary Business Plan Truth Theological Seminary is a non-profit Religious Corporation that has been in existence since 1997. This corporation is under the direction of a Chairman of the Board of Directors, and President. The applicant served 2 years as president of another theological seminary in Alhambra, while his partner has served 5 years as Chairman of Board of Directors. The proposed Theological Seminary at 141 E. Duarte Road will utilize the entire firstand second floors of the 9,360 square foot building. Two (2) of the existing tenants (units 107 and 201) will be permitted to operate until their lease expires. The Seminary will start with enrollment of 12 to 16 students for the first year 1999. The students are older adults with college degrees who may be working as interns in churches or other professional fields. Classes will be available on Monday 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday & Thursday 1:30 p,m. to 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday & Friday 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Office hours will be Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p,m. The staff will include President/Academic Vice President, Administrative Vice President,' Registrar and a part-time Secretary/Receptionist. Approximately 14 part-time faculty instructors will come at various times to teach one or more courses. The basic elements that should be provided by a Seminary include a Chapel, Library, Classrooms and Offices, much of the floor area is given to the Chapel and Library. The proposed 9,360 square foot Seminary at this location will include the following: Office 3,744 sq. ft. (151 & 2nd floors) Library 1,344 sq. ft. (151 floor) Chapel 1,344 sq. ft. (151 floor) Classroom 1,440 sq. ft. (151 & 2" floor) Faculty Lounge / Conference: 768 sq. ft. (2nd floor) Restrooms: 720 sq. ft. 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