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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1574 . . . RESOLUTIONNO.lS74 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDmONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 98-015 TO OPERATE AN EDUCATION CENTER AT 817-821 S. FIRST AVENUE. . . WHEREAS, on June 8, 1998, an application was filed by Mrs. Min-Mey Chang to operate an education center for a maximum of 49 students; Development Services Department Case No. CUP 98-015, at 817-821 S. First Avenue, more particu1arly described as follows: Lots 19 and 20 of Block 2 of Tract No. 101 in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as recorded in Map Book 13, Page 52 in the Office of said County Recorder. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on July 14, 1998, 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 I. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of the Conditional Use Pennit 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 Pennit 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 designation, and that the granting of the Conditional Use Pennit will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. . . . . . 6. That the evaluation of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study are appropriate and that the project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and, when considering the project as a whole, there was no evidence before the City that the proposed project would have any potentially adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends, and therefore, a Negative Declaration should be approved. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission approves Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-015 to operate an education center for a maximum of 49 students at 817-821 S. First Avenue, subject to the,following conditions: 1. The education center (tutorial center) and the site.shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP 98-015, which shall include the following items to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director: a. A covenant, in a fonn approved by the City Attorney that includes the City as a party thereto, consolidating the two properties into one for the purposes of the use approved by CUP 98-015. b. Classrooms and classes shall be limited to the southerly building at 821 S, First Avenue. c. An opening shall be created in the curb between the parking lots, and signs and pavement markings shall be provided to properly direct traffic. d. Classes shall be scheduled to m;n;m;7.e traffic congestion due to the arrival and departure of students. e. Policies regarding student activities (e.g., congregating or loitering on or about the premises, and creating disturbances) and parking (i.e., use of other property, street parking, drop-off and pick-up activities) shall be included in the center's literature and posted throughout the premises. f. An area shall be designated for bicycle parking and provided with bicycle racks. -2- 1574 . . . . . g. The trash enclosure at the rear of 817 S. First Avenue sha11 be enlarged and enclosed with solid metal gates to properly accommodate a trash bin, and sha11 be screened by landscaping. 2. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, and safety sha11 be complied with to the satisfllCtion of Building Services and the Fife Department which sha11 include, but are not limited to the following items: a. Two disabled access toilet rooms (one male, one female) sha11 be provided in.the classroom building in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, Section III 5B. 7.2. b. A van accessible parking space sha11 be provided for the classroom building in accordance with Uniform Building Code, Section ] 129B.4.2. c. Light and ventilation sha11 be provided in all portions of the classroom building in accordance with Uniform Building Code, Sections ]202.] and 1202.2. d. A Knox-box with keys sha11 be installed on the classroom building in conformance with Uniform Fire Code, Section 902. e. An NFP A-72 Fire Alarm System sha11 be installed in the classroom building in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and all other applicable provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code. 3 . Water and irrigation services for the classroom building and lot sha11 be provided to the satisfaction of the Arcadia Water Section 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 sha11 be performed by the Arcadia Water Section at the applicant's expense. 4. Approval of CUP 98-015 sha11 not take effect until the property owners and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of approval. 5. All conditions of approval sha11 be complied with prior to the conducting of classes at the subject property. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 98-015 sha11 be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in the cessation of classes. -3- 1574 . . . SECTION 4. The decision, findings, and conditions of approval contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action ofJuly 14, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huailg, Murphy and Kalemkiarian I. NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Sleeter SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certifY to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 1574 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on July 28, 1998, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Murphy & Kalemkiarian NOES: None ABSENT: None ABSTAIN: Commissioner Sleeter . . g Commission City 0 cadia retary, Planning City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: !lLdfJaty~ City of Arcadia . -4- 1574 . . STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT July 14, 1998 TO: Chainnan and Members of the Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator By: James M. K,,,,mR. Associate Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-015 An education center at 817-821 S. First Avenue SUMMARY This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Mrs. Min-Mey Chang to operate an education center at 817-821 S. First Avenue. The Development Services Department is recommending approval subject to the COnditiODlllisted in this report. GENERAL INFORMATION . APPUCANT: Mrs. Min-Mey Chang LOCATION: 817-821 S. First Avenue REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit and a related parking modification for an education center for a maximum of 49 students. The hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, 9:00a.m. to 9:00 p.m. SITE AREA: 12,880 sq. ft. (0.30 acre) FRONTAGES: 92 feet along First Avenue and 140 feet along Lucile Street GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Mixed Use - CommerciallMultiple Family EXISTING LAND USE &. ZONING: The site is improved with two commercial buildings with 14 parking spaces. The property is zoned C-2: General Commercial. SURROUNDING LAND USES &. ZONING: North: Multi-tenant commercial building - zoned C-2 South: Photography studio &. real estate office - zoned C-2 East: Single family residences &. vacant commercial building - zoned C-2 . West: Multiple family residential- zoned R-3 . . . PROPOSAL & ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing to operate an education center (tutorial center) in the two existing commercial buildings at the northwest comer of S. First Avenue and Lucile Street. It is proposed that the students will be kindergarten through high school ages, and the maximum occupancy shaI1 be 49 students with six instructors and employees. The hours of operation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Schools are permitted in any zone with an approved Conditional Use Permit. The applicant is currently using the two buildings for administrative and consulting purposes and holding classes at Dana Middle School. The proposal is to consolidate the operations by moving all of the activities to this location. The subject properties are separately owned, but are to be used together for this proposal. . . There will be four classrooms and a multi-purpose room located in the 2,100 sq. ft. southerly building at 821 S. First Avenue. The administrative offices will be in the 1,570 sq. ft. building on the adjacent property at 817 S. First Avenue. The proposal does not include any improvements to the exterior fi1cilities on these properties. Details of the proposed education center are in the attached catalog. Issues to be addressed are parking and parking lot improvements, vehicular access, and compatibility with surrounding uses. Parking and Parking Lot Improvements The two properties have 14 on-site parking spaces. A van accessible parking space will be required which may reduce the total number of parking spaces to 13. Based on the proposed maximum of 49 students and the 1,570 sq. ft. office building, this proposal requires 17 on-site parking spaces. There should be lOon-site parking spaces (l space for each 5 classroom seats) for the classroom building and 7 on-site parking spaces (4 per 1,000 sq. ft.) for the 1,570 sq. ft. office building. The existing parking layout will result in a parking deficiency of at least 3 spaces. The existing parking layout does not comply with the parking design regulations, but does not appear to be causing any problems. Substantial redesign of the parking areas is necessary to fully comply with the parking design regulations, and a redesign may not result in additional on-site parking spaces. Each parking . lot has a trash enclosure, but both are substandard in size. The enclosure at 817 S. First Avenue needs to be upgraded. The parking lots are adequately landscaped. There are no bicycle parking facilities. The applicant has stated that the existing parking is more than enough for the proposed education center. It is very rare for a student to drive their own car to the classes. The students are mostly dropped off; and some arrive by walking or by bicycles. This is supported by observations of other tutorial centers. Bicycle parking facilities should be provided to encourage that mode of transportation. CUP 98-015 July 14, 1998 Page 2 . . . . . The owner and tenants of the adjacent commercial building to the north have stated that patrons of the applicant's business do use their parking lot, and that it has resulted in problems. A letter from the owner of 815 S. First Avenue is attached. The applicant has explained that there was a parking problem during a recent class registration period, but that every effort is being made to infonn the parents not to park on other people's property. Vehicular Access Vehicular access from First Avenue is by a driveway between the two buildings, and there are two driveways off of Lucile Street. The parking for the proposed administrative building is designed at a 600 angle, which results in a one-way situation; entry from First Avenue and an exit out to Lucile Street. These driveways should have signs indicating the proper direction of travel. The parking for the classroom building requires entering and exiting from the easterly driveway on Lucile Street. An opening should be created in the concrete curb that separates the two parking areas to provide access between the two parking areas, and signs and pavement markings should be added to indicate the proper and safe directions of travel. This would improve circulation and facilitate the anticipated drop-off and pick-up traffic. Compatibility with Surrounding Uses The adjacent uses are a multi-tenant commercial building to the north and two residences to the west. The adjacent use to the north is completely separated from the subject properties by the solid rear wall of the multi-tenant commercial building. A six-foot high concrete bltx:k wall separates the adjacent residences from the parking areas of the subject properties. This proposal will significantly increase the amount of traffic at this location. Particularly at the times between classes when students are both arriving and leaving at the same time. This may be alleviated by staggering class times, or by providing recess periods between classes SO that pick-ups and drop-offs will not necessarily occur at the same time. It is also necessary that the c1assroom building not be occupied by more than 49 students at any time in order to comply with the Building and Fire Codes. The proposed 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. scheduling of classes should not conflict with the surrounding commercial uses. However, the use of on.street parking for drop-offs and pick- ups could be a problem for the adjacent commercial building and the businesses to the south (a photography studio and real estate offices) as well as the nearby residences. Also, the nearby residences may find the evening drop-off and pick-up activity disturbing. A problem that has arisen at other tutorial centers is a lack of supervision of the children waiting to be picked-up or for cla~ses to begin. Such a situation may cause disturbances to the surrounding businesses and residences. An indoor area should be provided for students that are waiting to be picked-up or for classes to begin, and policies regarding student activities (e;g., congregating or loitering on or about the premises, and creating disturbances) and a CUP 98-015 1uly 14, 1998 Page 3 . . . statement about parking, drop-offs & pick-ups (e.g. using the center's parking lot and not using parking at other properties) should be included in the catalog. CEOA Pursuant to the provisions of the California EnvironmentJIl Quality Act, the Development Services Department bas 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 1and, 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 bas been prepared for this project. RECOMMENDATION . The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-015 subject to the following conditions: 1. The education center (tutorial center) and the site shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP 98-015, which shall include the following items to the satisfaction of the Development Services Director: a. A covenant, in a form approved by the City Attorney that includes the City as a' party thereto, consolidating the two properties into one for the purposes of the use approved by CUP 98-015. b. Classrooms and classes shall be limited to the southerly building at 821 S. First Avenue. . c, An opening shall be created in the curb between the parking lots, and signs and pavement markings shaI1 be provided to properly direct traffic. d. Classes shall be scheduled to minimize traffic congestion due to the arrival and departure of students. e. Policies regarding student activities (e.g., congregating or loitering on or about the premises, and creating disturbances) and parking (i.e., use of other property, street parking, drop-off and pick-up activities) shaI1 be included in the center's literature and posted throughout the premises. f. An area shall be designated for bicycle parking and provided with bicycle racks. g. The trash enclosure at the rear of 817 S. First Avenue shall be enlarged and enclosed with solid metal gates to properly accommodate a trash bin, and shaI1 be screened by landscaping. CUP 98-015 July 14, 1998 Page 4 , . . . . . 2. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Department which shall include, but are not limited to the following items: a. Two disabled access toilet rooms (one male, one female) shall be provided in the classroom building in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, Section 1115B.7.2. b. A van accessible parking space shall be provided for the classroom building in accordance with Uniform Building Code, Section 1129B.4.2. c. Light and ventilation shall be provided. in all portions of the classroom building in accordance with Uniform Building Code, Sections 1202.1 and 1202,2. d. A Knox-box with keys shall be installed on the classroom building in conformance with Uniform Fire Code, Section 902. e. An NFP A-72 Fire Alarm System shall be installed in the classroom building in accordance with the Uniform Building Code and all other applicable provisions of the Arcadia Municipal Code. 3. Water and irrigation services for the classroom building and lot shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Arcadia Water Section 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 Section at the applicant's expense. 4. Approval of CUP 98-015 shall not take effect until the property owners and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of approval. 5. 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 98-0 I 5 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in the cessation of classes. FINDINGS AND MOTIONS Apnroval If the Planning Commission intends to approve this application, the Commission 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 Commission. CUP 98-015 July 14, 1998 Page 5 . . . Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this application, the Commission should move for denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and supporting findings. If a Planning Commissioner, or any other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the July 14th public hearing, please contact Associate Planner, fnn Kasamaat (626) 574-5445. Approved by: {b~~ t_ Donna L. Butler Community Development Administrator . Attachments: Plans Land Use and Zoning Map Arcadia Education College - 1998 Catalog Letter from the owner of815 S. First Avenue Negative Declaration" Initial Study . CUP 98..015 July 14, 1998 Pll8e 6 r UeRnAAY . ....e- _~._.__ ~_. --l ...... . . i l'.~;~u, 5 .~~\ EX. BUILDING A --. ---~~--'---r "me" ~ CClH1Ul!ICl,OfflCIAIlEA st:CBtTAKY ___ - OFFICE EX. BUILDIHG B FLOOR PLAN Wa"'" . ~ .. I1r~"/.u ~ ~ """'''' . . ~ ......... , ..-ruUlllITYP-I F l ! lW'KALf ..,.... un ti ~ ! 5 ~ . w -"", . [ I I PROJECT DATA UU.~C"'lHl!$tSCIIOOl.. IUso,flRllSlltEn """"""-"" EmflHGLOfA/UA-,2,IIO=C,". IJUl&.DUIOARUA . J,,1...lIQ.fJ, 8UlUlltIQ MEAD :J.IIU~ tOTAl. ',n,sQ.". pAAJClNQ_t4.110 !i1 ~ ~ ~~ ~ ~i' ~ ;~ 50 ~i ~. ." . "'):. .~ '" ,.f.. 4r """'"It " o :t U III llllii l:1l:! -.... 5 III e>ti:< zo:u i!iLoi udc '1Il<< &!.....u 2:~~ '"~ I '"~ ...'" ~ I ....."" .....-. . .. . I . ........ ... . ........ D-HCRTH-<>- 1ST STREET , ........ - .- - SITE PlAN - r_w... . . o ALICE CD . . PLAYGROUND &; YOUTH BLOG, ST. CHURcH . . . ARCADIA EDUCA TION COLLEGE 1998 CA T ALOG . 821 S. First Avenue Arcadia. CA 91006 (626) 821-0848 .- . . " . . . A MESSAGE FROM THE PRINCIPAL Welcome to the Arcadia Education College! Selecting<a school is an important decision-one that may greatly influence the -. purpose, direction, and shape of your life and professional career. The Arcadia English College is a place to sharpen your intellect, develop your professional skills, participate in cross-cultural experiences, and grow as an individual. It is a warm and Caring community, both exciting and dynamic. We are dedicated to the e9ucation of the whole person who Iivesan~ works in the marketplace. We believe in community and valUe the worth of each individual. Mrs. Min-Mey Chang Principal . . . . . Mission Statement The Arcadia Education College provides students with full English proficiency so that they may be successful within and beyond the school setting. The expectations for what students should know are defined within seven categories: listening, speaking, reading, writing, academic content areas. interpers~nal communication including survival skills, and career preparation. Our mission is to encourage, equip, and enable each student to discover and fulfill his or her greilt potential, and in turn, become encouragers, equippers, ~d enablers of others. History The Arcadia Education College is an extension of the Arcadia Chinese School and . Cultural Center ~hichwas founded in 1981 with the purpose of maintaining and promoting Chinese language and culture as well as promoting harmonious inter-ethnic relations. Both institutions are non-profit organizations staffe~ by fully credentialed teachers who are committed to the learning process. Statement of Academic Freedom The Arcadia Education College adheres to the-1940 Statement of Principles by the American Association of University Professors which states: "The teacher is entitled to complete freedom in the claSsroom in discussing his or her subject, and students should be encouraged to discuss any related controversial issues. However, the teacher should be careful to avoid dogmatic generalizations in any field. Academic freedom carries with it responsibilities and obligations. The teacher should be accurate, restrained, and respectful of the opinions of others. " . r. . State~nt uf Compliance The Arcadia Education College, in compliance with Title VI and VB of the Civil Rights Acts of 1964 and Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, gender, or status as a veteran in any ofits policies, practices, or procedures. In compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act'of 1973, the Arcadia Education College does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the recruitment and - . admission of students, or in the operation of any ofits programs or activities, as specified by federal laws and regulations. Refund Policy . In the event a student withdraws from all classes, refunds will be made as follows: Tuition (excluding fees): Before the last day to register 80% During the third week of classes 60"10 During the fourth week of classes 40% . ... During the fifth week of classes 20"10 After the fifth week of classes 0"10 Fees are not refundable. Summer School Refunds Students may drop classes without financial penalty up to two weeks from the first day of classes. No refunds will be made after the first two weeks of classes. . . . . . 'Class Changes Stbdents may add and drop classes without financial penalty until the last day of registration. Students may withdraw from clas!les after t.!tis date, but will not be able to receiv.e a refund. Late Regish:ation Students who are unable to register during the regular enrollment period may register late for a $25. fee. Reservation or Rights The Arcadia Education College reserves the right to change any of its policies without prior notice, including, but not limited to, tuition, fees, course offerings, curricula, . grading policies, and admission policies. The most recent catalog will supersede all prev.ious catalogs. Grading Grades are based on the daily work of classroom assignments and examinations. Grades will be a.ssigned as follows: A, exceptional; B, abov.e average; C, satisfactory; D, unsatisfactory; I, incomplete; F, failure; and W, withdrawal. The grade ofin~omplete or I may be given only under special circumstances. Class attendance is of paramount importance, and excessiv.e absences will affect the final grade. Students may repeat courses to improv.e their grade, . . . . Student Records Policy The Family Educational Rights and .Privacy Act of 1974, or FERPA, provides that: students shall have the right of access to their educational records; and educational institutions shall not'release educational records or information concerning students to !Ionschool employees without the consent of the student or their parents if they are under the age of 18. Students shall have the right to challenge the factual accuracy of the records. Student Grievances Adequate safeguards have been adopted to protect the rights of students to ensure that grievances arising from alleged actions ofstalfmembers are handled fairly, A Student . Grievance Complaint Form is available which enumerates the rights and responsibilities of students, Sexual Harassment Policy In accordance with state and federal regulations, procedures for reporting sexual harassment have been established by the Arcadia Education College. Sexual harassment is , defined as: Sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature directed towards an employee, student, or applicant. Testing The English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Writing Proficiency Examinations will be given to all students prior to enrollment. . . .- . . .. . Immigration and Counseling Services The school provides assistance with 1-120 form.s to students in conjunction :with the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Services. Tutorial Program Tutoring is provided for an hourly fee in English and other-academic courses. Two types of tutoring are available from a stall' of six tutors: · Individual sessions in which students meet with a tutor on a daily or weekly basis. · Group tutoring sessions in which two or more students meet with a tutor each week. Academic Computer Center The Academic Computer Center is equipped with:seven workstations and three trained staff to assist students. Available software includes Windows 95, Microsoft Power Point 97, Microsoft Word 97, Internet WWW,HomePageDesign,and Disney Interactive Graphics. Library The Arcadia Education College Library Collection is an important resource for learning. The collection consists of over 1000 books in. Chinese and English which span' across all academic subjects and reading levels. An extensive video collection is also available to students and teachers. . . e Course Descriptions SAT 110 A. B. G SATl & SAT II (Verbal) Parts one. and two of the basic study course in vocabulary development, analogies, and reading comprehension to prepare for the SAT Test. SATtlO C.D.E.F~I.J SATI&SATII(Math) Parts one and two orthe basic study course in algebra and geometry to prepare for the SAT Test. PSAT 110 A. B PSAT (Verbal) Basic study course in vocabulary development, analogies. and reading comprehension to prepare for the PSAT Test. . . AI> 330 A. B AP English Advanced'Placementcourse offering in English focusing on: analytic and persuasive writing, the preparation, mechanics, llQ.d .~tyle ora research essay, and strategies for planning, composing, and revising college writing. AI> 330 C. D AP Math Advanced Placement course offering in Math focusing on: Logarithmic and exponential functions, polynomial equations, permutations, combinations, probability, sequences and series, matrices and determinants, and mathematical induction. MA TII440 A Algebra I Basic algebra including linear equations, quadratic equations, graphing, and basic geometric formulas. . . . . . . MATH 440 B Algebra II Advanced algebra including multiplication, division, and factorization of polynomials, solutions of equations and systems ofe-'luat~on~, functions, exponents, and logarithms. MATH 440 C Pre-Algebra IntrCl.quctory algebra including linear equations, quadratic equations, exponentials, and logarithms. MA TO 440 D Geometry Introduction to mathematical methods and reasoning including: logic, combinatorics and probability, descriptive statistics, geometric topics, algorithms, elementary number theory and sequences. MA TO 440 E Pre-Calculus Introduction to calculus including functions, graphs, conics, limits, continuity and derivatives, anti-differentiation, and applications. 4 & 5 550 A. B, C Reading/Writing/Grammar Vocab Instruction in invention, revision, sentence construction, paragraph development,essays based on comprehension ofreading assignments, and review of traditional grammar. 4 & 5S50 D, E, F Intensive Math Properties of ordinary arithmetic, integers, rational numbers, real numbers, linear equations, inequalities, system of equations, polynomials and functions. . . . . . ESL 660 A-F ESL (Beginning, Intermediate, Adv.anced) The beginning level focuses on basic Englisli usage, basic phrases in speaking, listening, and reading, and writing of short phrases. The intermediate level will increase interaction with a variety of reading material including comprehension of sequential information. It will also prepare students to write basic personal information and short responses within structured contexts using high-frequency vocabulary drawn from the reading material. At the advanced level students will: comprehend detailed information with few context clues, interact with complex written material, express complex feelings orally and in written form, demonstrate understanding of complex topics, read with a limited number of comprehension difficulties, and write to meet most social and academic demands. Comp 770 A, B Computer Basics (Children) Basic information about computer fundamentals. Introduction to Windows 95, Internet WWW, Microsoft Word 97, and Disney Interactive Graphics. Comp 770 C, D , Computer Basics (Adult) Introduction to Windows 95, Microsoft Power Point 97, Microsoft Word 97, Disney Interactive Graphic, and Internet WWW. Comp ?70 E Special Computer Class Advanced computer class featuring Home Page Design, and computer-based decision analysis techniques including use of spreadsheet facilities, and common business applications. . . . . . Study 880 Speed Reading & Study Skills Basic strategies of speed reading including the development of context clues and increased rellding comprehension. Fundamentals of basic study skills such as outlining, time management, and identification of the main idea are also covered. Tut 110 English/Math/Homework Tutoring in content subject areas for two or more students. P- Tutor Private Tutor Individual tutoring in content subject areas. . . . . . ARCADIA EDUCATION COLLEGE REGULATIONS 1. Regular attendance including punctuality is expected. lfa student will be late, absent, or will leave early, the school must be notified. 2. Demonstrate respect for teachers, staff members, and othentudents. ". 3. Students must ask the teacher iflhere is a need to leave during the class session. 4. No eating, drinking. or dismption will be allowed in the classroom. S. Please keep the campus clean and safe. 6. Weapons and drugs are not allowed. Violators will be dismissed and reported to police. 7. If a student violates any rule more than three times, the school reserves the right to expel the student without a return of tuition. '/' :',.i:fi . ,.' J _~ I:) I! C;,:~~f.i;i , .,.;!.~t.'I{':;~11 " .fl.,".-C':'::'1 .~,,-,;l r...\~) .#!i:?r? ,::~;~~{r~~::<? ,~ 'r~'.:!:.~;..;';:. ..'! '. ";', ..... J I 'i. ,~;";". ~l -;f-'.~ '. 1\ ~ r<~,:";,,,'~~'..r~ -" ",,~ .;:< .:t[l! "~~- } ~~-:{ ~,~-~~~~ :,;}Jt::~:: -:;;), ,:\~\'\tl "~t::i,~r~^} . ~,.rl' ;f',~ ,'" ......!}~~;: <e' <::~ ,\ :..." .~.: :i~/.\;;: " ," '"'' ..,,::; y,_;~:;tt~ . ' '''-'~)~:' ~t;; , . ,~.i" \ "J, :.", :/ij!,~)~'.!~~ '.,~~:?,~:~,~\?:: ....'.,'.,.:. \ ,; ,., :. ' ;'.; . ....:.' ;.,~ . Josepb W. Koeper 1210 N. Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 626/355-1808 r r: ~' 1""11 JUl 0 8 1998 Arcadia Planning Commission Att: Jim Kasama June 30, 1998 Re: CUP 98-015 Dear Mr. Kasama; This is a follow-up to our pbone conversation regarding tbe proposed parking modification at 817 and 821 So. First Avenue, Arcadia. I am strongly opposed to a parking modification at the above mentioned IQcation. I Qwn tbe property next door at 815 So. First Avenue, Arcadia, and tbe people tbat visit tbe Cbinese Center, already park in my parking spaces - tbe spaces tbat are required for my tenants. Tbis bappens especially in tbe late afternoon. Wben tbey are told tbat my parking spaces are not to be used for Cbinese Center parking, tbey completely ignore tbat fact. My tenants are upset tbat tbeir parking spots are used by unauthorized people. Also, if the modification is approved, tbere will be no street parking for tbe surrounding businesses tbat need them to conduct business. The two properties, 817 and 821 So. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. Have a total offourteen (14) parking spaces - barely enougb for the teachers and tbe staff. If tbe City Code is one parking space per 35 square feet of classroom size, then tbe scbool would need at least seventy (70) parking spaces or more. Considering furtber the fact that parents dropping off students, would cause all sorts of traffic congestion at the Climer of Lucille and First Avenues, backing up past my property. "'1\, :"'.: Considering all tbe codes tbat are in place concerning tbe requirement of parking spaces versus building square feet, it seems ptetty clear tbat tbe location at 817 and 821 So. First Ave., Arcadia is - nlll -well suited fora scbool wbere tbere will be beavy-traffic and parking problems all day - 9AM to 9PM . six days a week. Tbe cbaracter of First Avenue is mainly comprised ohmall businesses and offices. ..~;:~~~,: '.: .; ';t1',';;' I t. ~ (,l~t'l '-s' (v':h\~~; . . .: ,;:',~t r~ ,',: :~ /.,.!:. .' ~" r, Respectfully submitted, . . ~. . . ~;'::: <: ',,', ". ..'." '. ,. ,,'" '. ", ..':': ~/:' .; ,- ,~" ",: :.;\;~:.~,. 0,. . "<.Y::';,~. ;' ..,'; ~'}/.. ' ,. , Joseph W. Koeper 815 So. First Avenue Arcadia, CA 91106 . . . . . File No.: CUP 98~lS CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEGATIVE DECLARATION A. Tide aDd Deseription of Project: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-015: A Conditional Use Permit and related parking modification for an enrichment education center for a maximum of 75 students. The hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. B. Loeation ofProjec:t: 817 & 821 S. First Avenue, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles C. Name of Applieant or Sponsor: Mrs. Min-Mey Chang 817 S. FIfSt Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 821-0848 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 poteDtially signific:ant effects: Maximum number of students reduced to 49, Parking and circulation improvements and policies, Class scheduling to be monitored. Date Prepared: lune IS. 1998 Date Posted: lune 18, 1998 Revised: luly 14. 1998 . . . CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Tide: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 98-015 2. Project Address: 817 &; 821 S. First Avenue, City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number: Mrs. Min-Mey Chang 817 S. First Avenue Arcadia, CA 91006 (626) 821-0848 . 4. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia - Development Services Department Community Development Division - Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 5. Lead Agency Contact Penon & Telephone Number: James M. Kasama, Associate Planner - (626) 574-5445 6. General Plan Designation: Mixed Use - CommerciallMultiple Family Residential 7. Zoning Classification: C-2: General Commercial . -1- FileNo.: CUP98~15 CEQAChecklist 7/95 . . . . . FileNo.: CUP9~15 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, inclnding but not limited to Ialer phases of the project and any secondary, support, or off-site features l'eoefS3ryfor its impt....""tot;on. Attachadditionalsbeets if-..'Y.) A Conditional Use Pennit and related parking modification for an enrichment education center for a maximum of 75 students. The hours of operation will be Monday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m to 9:00 p.m. 9. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g., permits, financing, deveiopment. or participation agn:ements) Building Services &: Fire 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 potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impacf' as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [ ] Land Use &: Planning [ ] Population &: Housing [ ] Geological Problems [ ] Water [ ] Air Quality [X] Transportation I Circu1ation [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Energy and Mineral Resources [ ] Hazards [ ] Noise [ ] Public Services [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Resources [ ] Mandatory Finding of Significance .2. CEQA Cbecldisl 7/95 . . FileNo.: CUP9~15 . DETERMINATION (To be compleled by tbc Lead Agency) 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 bet"~l1'1e the 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 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 bec911'1e 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. Kasama, Associate Planner For: The City of Arcadia - Development Services Department ~ %~. - Date: June IS, 1998 . .3- CEQA CbctIdist 7/95 . . . . . File No.: CUP 98-015 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects 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, cllmlll~tive 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 descn1>e 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). S. Earlier 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 IS063(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, ,d\a""""" to infu1111ldion 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- CEQACbecldist 7195 . . FileNo.: CUP9~1.5 Potentially 8;wnfi""", . Potentially Unless Less Than Would the proposal RSUlt in potential impacts involoins: 8;8";/;.",nt MitigaliOD 8;8";/;"""t No Impact !nl:oIpomled Impact Impact 1. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the proposal: a) Conflict with.genera1 plan desigD3lions or zoning? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? ( ] [ ] ( ] [X] c) Be COmpab"ble with existing land uses in the vicinity? [ ] [ ] [X] ( ) d) Affect agricultural resoun:es or operalions (e.g., i"'P9ct~ to soils or farmlAnd" or impacts tiom incompatible land uses)? [ ] [ ] [ I [X] e) Disrupt or divide the physic:al 8lJ1I'lllI"""nt of an esllIblished """,munity (tncludiDg a low-im:ome or minority communily)? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] The proposed enrichm~nt education ceuter is consistent with the general plan lI1Id zoning designations for the area,.lI1Id will complement SlIlI'Qlmd;ng uses. The construction of any tenant improvements,lI1Id the opemtion of the proposed ceuter will be subject to all other environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over Ibis lIIelL Then: are DO agriculturalresoun:es or operalions in the vicinity. 2. POPULATION & HOUSING - Would the proposal: a) Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? [] [ ) [ ) [X] b) Induce sv_ntial growth in an area either directly or Indirectly (e.g., through projects in an 1IIIlleveloped area or extension of . major intiastructwe)? [ I [ ] ( ] [X] c) Displac:e existing housing, ~ally affordable housing? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] The proposed enrichment edv-;"n ceuter is consistent with the general plan lI1Id zoning desigoations for the area lI1Id will not impact the population or housing. 3, GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS - Would the proposa1lllSUlt in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? [ ] ( ] [ ] [X] b) ~<:m;c ground .halril18'l ( ] ( ] [ ] [X] c) Seismic ground failure, incIudiDg liquelilction? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] d) Landslides or mudflows? [ ] [ ] ( ] [X] e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil conditions from excavation, gnu1lng. or Jill? ( ] [ ] [ ] [X] 1) Subsidence oftbe land? [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] g) Expansive soils? [ ] ( ] [ ] [X] h) Unique geologic or physic:al features? [ ] [ ] ( ] [X] While Ibis entiJe region is subject to the effects of seismic activity, the subject IocaIion has not been cletermiDed to be especially susceptible to any of the above geologic problems. 4. WATER - Would the proposal RSUIt in: a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the rate lI1Id amount of swface runoff? [ ] ( ] [ ) [X] . b) ExposuR of people or property 10 water related hazards such as flooding? [ ] [ ) [ ] [X] .s. CEQACbecldisl 7195 . . FileNo.: CUP 9~15 . Would the proposal RSUIt in pnt....i;.1 impacts involoins: PoIl:ntiaIly 6igJ1ifi~t PoIadialIy Uwess Less Than S;8";tioont Mitigation Significant No Impact IncorparBtt:d Impact Impact . c) DisclIarge into swfal:e waters or other alteralion of swfal:e water quality (e.g., temperat\JIe, dissolved oxygen, or twbldity)? [ I [ I [1 [XI d) Cbanges in the amount of swfal:e WIlIer in any WIlIer body? [ I [ I [1 [XI e) Changes in cum:nts, or the c:oun;e or cliredion of WIlIer movements? [I [ I [1 [XI f) Change in the quantity of ground walen, either through dired additions or withdrawals, or through int=eption of any aquifer by c:uts or excavations or through sub"'nt;AI loss of ground WIlIer recharge Nlp"hnity? [ I [ I [1 [XI g) Altered dinx:tion or rate of flow of ground water? [ I [ I [1 [XI h) Imp"t1s 10 ground water quality? [ I [ I [1 [XI i) SIIh<tont;ot redw:ti.on in the amount of ground water otheJwil;e available for public WIlIer supplies? [ J [ I [1 [XI The pnlpOSed enri~hm~lJt edw:ation c:enter will be in two eYi<t;l1g c;ommercial buildings. The site is within the Santa Anita Dam Tl1l1l1dotion Area, but there are no proposed site alterations that would result in an inc:reased potential Cor any of the above impacts. 5, AIR QUALITY - Would the proposal: 8) Violale any air quality standard or lXlDuibute to an ~m"8 or projected air quality violation? [ I [ I [1 [XI b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? [ I [ I [1 [XI c) Alter air movemeDl, moisture, or temp. or c:ause any c:bange in climate? [ I [ I [1 [XI d) Cn:ate objectionable odors? [ I [ I [I [XI The l'.ujlUStd emic:hment edw:ation c:enter and its opeI1Ilion will be subjec;t to local air quality resuJations as odmini!<lered by the South Coast Air Quality ManagemenlDisIrid which showd pn:venI any impacts relative to items (a) and/or (b) above. There are no exterior improvements proposed that would result in alteralions to air IIlllVeIIIeIlt, moisture or temperature, or cause 8 c:bange in climot~ No objec:tionable odors have been assoc:iated with the proposed c:enter. 6, TRANSPORTATION & CIRCULATION - Would the proposal result in: 8) Inaeased vehicle trips or traffic c:ongestion? [ I [XI [ I [ I b) Hazards to 68fety from deslgn features (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersec:tions) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? [ I [ I [ I [XI c) Inadequate eDIeIgI:DCY _ or _ to oeatby uses? [ I [ ] [ I [XI d) In'lllf1j~':Dt paddng c:apacity on-site or otf-site? [ I [XI [ ] [ I e) Hazards or balTiers for pedestrians or bic:yc:lisls'l [ ] [ I [ I [XI f) Co11flict$ with adopted policies snpporting alrernative transpoJtation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? [ ] [ ] [ I [XI g) Rail, W8/eIborne or air traffic impacts? [ ] [ I [ I [XI The proposed emic:hment edw:ation c:enter will be in two e>Qmng <lnm"""'Cial hllild;n~ Nevertheless, the proposal is to be ""Amim04 by the City's TrafIic: Engineer and any oigroific:ant impacts that are identified will be subjec;t to mitigation. . -6- CEQACMckHot 7195 . FileNo.: CUP9~15 Potentially Significant PoIadialIy Unless Less Than Would the proposal RSUlt in pntont;Al impacts invo1oins: Si8"ificant MitigaliOD llil!J'ifi'''''' No Impact IIII:orporaled Impact Impocl 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the proposal result in i"'P'\Cl" to: a) I':ntlollgt'.red, threatened or rare species or their habitats (including but not limited to plants, fish, insecIs, OllilllAl. and bUds)? I I I I I I [Xl b) Locally designated species (e.g.,heritage trees)? I I I I I I [Xl c) Locally designated natoral mmll11milies (e.g., oak fon:st, coastal habitat, etc.)? I I I I I I [Xl d) Wetland habitat (e.g., marsh, riparian and vernal pool)? I I I I I I [Xl e) Wtldlife dispeIsal or migration corridors? I I I I I I [Xl . . The proposed enri...hmetl' ednr.orinn l:eDlerwill be in two existing commercial bllildi"8l' in a commercial area. None of the above cin:lIm",,,,,,,,, exist. 8. ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy coJlSClVlltion plans? I I I I I I [Xl b) Use non-renewable resoun:es in a wastefitl and inMlil:ient IIIIlIUICI? I I I I I I [Xl c) Result in the loss of availability of a known minemll'CSOllR:C that would be of future value to the region and the resid..nt. of the Stale? II II II [Xl The proposed project will be requin:d to comply with adopted energy coDSClVllti.on requirements. None of the above impacts have been 8.0s0MUte(l with the proposed type of use. . 9. HAZARDS - Would the proposal involVe: a) A risk ofaccidenlAl explosion or release of hazmdous ...J,oton~ (including. but not 1imitecI to: oil, pesliddes, chemicals or ",dio'i01\)? I I I I I I [Xl b) Possible interfen:nl:e with an emergency re-spon~ plan or emergency ewcuation plan? I I I I I I [Xl c) The creation of any health hazard or pnt..ntiol health hazard? I I I I I I [Xl d) Exposnre of people to existing soura:s of potent;o. health baz8rds? I I I I I I [Xl e) Increased file hazard in areas with fl.mmohle brush, grass or trees? I I I I I I [Xl The plans for the tutorial l:eDler have been reviewed by the City Building Services, and the City Fire Department and no potential for any of the above impacts bas been idetlt;filld No exioti'lll soura:s of potential health baz8rds have been identified at the subject property. The plans for any tenant improvements will be subject to review by the City Building Servic:es and City Fire Department and any potential for any of the above i"lpllt1S will be mitigated. 10. NOISE - Would the proposal result in: a) Increases in exic:ti'lll noise levels? b) Exposnre of people to severe noise levels? I I I I I I I I I I I I [Xl [Xl The site of the proposed emir-hm..... education l:eDler is in two existing commercial b\lildif1lll' in a commercial area and neither of the above impacts are assoMptP(\ with this loc:alionor the proposed use. . -7- CEQA Che<:ldist 7195 . . . . . Would the proposal resu1t inpnt""tial impeds involoins: FileNo.: CUP 98~15 Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than Significant MitigatiOD Significant No Impad iDcmporaled impal:t impal:t 11. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the proposal bave an effect upon. or result in a need for DeW or altered government services in any of the following an:as: a) Fire protection? b) Police protection? c) Schools? d) ~"int"n"n"" of public fiJcilities, including roads? e) Otbergovemmental services? [ ) [ ] [ ) [ ] [ ) [ ] [ ) [ ] [ ) [ ] [ ] [ ) [ ) [ ) [ ] [X) [X) [X) [X) [X) The proposed emi~hlllf!nt education cenIer is con<iotr.nt with the plannt'd uses for the subject area and will DOt result in any of the above impacts. U. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the proposal result in a need for DeW systems or supplies, or sm->nti.1 alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or oaIura1 gas? [ ] [ ] [J [X) b) Communications sysIe1ns? [ ) [ ) [] [X) c) Local or regional water t/P.Atm.nt or distribution fiJcilities? [ ] [ ] [] [X) d) Sewer or septic tanks? [ ] [ ] [] [X) e) Storm water drainage? [ ] [ ] [] [X) f) SolId waste diV""l? [ ] [ ] [] [X) g) Local or regional water supplies? [ ] [ ] [] [X) Improvemenlll to provide any of the above SCJVices will be incorporated in this project if ~pry. II is DOt anticipated that any of the above utilities or service systems will be .significantly impacted. Nevertheless, the proposed improvements will be reviewed for. and the developer will be required to provide, if "=SPry, any DeW systemS or supplies n.........ry to mitigate any sud1 impacts 13. AESTHETICS - Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic: vista or scenic: highway? [ ) [ ) [J [X) b) Have a (I"",nnwable negative tledhetics effect? [ ] [ ) [J [X) c) Cream \igblor. gJam? [ ] [ ] [J [X) The proposed enrichment P.lh,,,,mnn cenIer will be in two evjmJ1g comme<cial buildings, and any exlerior improvemenlll will be required to comply with local architectural slandards and ilInminAt;on limits and will not result in any of the above i"lpllcls. 14. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the proposal: a) Distwb pal....ntnlogical resources? b) Distwb an:haeological resoun:es'I c) Affect historical resoun:es'I [ ] [ ) [ ) [ ) [ ] [ ) [I [X) [J [X) [J [X) -8- CEQA r.Mt-.kI;d 7195 . . . FileNo.: CUP98~lS Potentially Significant Potentially Unless Less Than lli8"a;"""t Mitigation Significant No Impact hH:orporaIed Impact Impact . . Would the proposal RSUltin pnt..,t;.1 impactsinvoloins: d) Have the potential to cause a physical change which would affect nnique ethnic cultural values? [ ] [ ] [] [XJ e). RPdriH "",.,;ng ...Jig;m.. ~ sacmd. nses. within. tIm pot""t;.1 impact area? [ ] [ ] [] [XJ The proposed enrichment education center will be in two existing commen:ial buildings. None of the above resources have been ldentifiM at the subject area, and none of the above impacts have been ....".;.tP1l with the proposed use. 15. RECREATION - Would the proposal: a) Increase thedem.nd for neighborbood or reglonal patbor other recreatlonallilclJitles? [ ] [ ] [] [XJ b) Affect existing recreatlonal opportunities? [ ] [ ] [] [XJ The proposed enrichment education center will be in two existing commen:ial hnildil\gIl, and the proposed project will DOt result in any of the above impacts. 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the euvironmenl, SlJb$tAnri.tly reduI:e the habilat of a fish or wildlife species, c:ause a fish or wildlife population 10 drop below seIf- su...inil\g 1eve1s, thn:aten to ..liminJlle a plant or animal community, reduI:e the number or restrict the nmge of a rare or end.rtgl'red plant or animal or ..!imino... important examples of the lIIl\ior periods of California histoty or prehistoIy? [ ] b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental goals? [ ] c) Does the project have lrnpl>ClS that are lndlvldually Ilmlted, but cumnl.t;vely considerable? ("Cumu1atlve1y consideIabIe" means that the lncremental eft'ects of a project are .....n.iderable when viewed in connection with the eft'ects of past projects, the effects of other cum:nt projects, and the effects ofpmbable future project.) [ ] d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause snJ:lctont;.1 adverse eft'ects on hnman bein8s. either direcIly or lndirectly? [ ] [ ] [ ] [XJ [ I [ ] [XJ [ ] [ ] [XJ [ ] [ ] [XJ The proposed enrichment ..m'N1t;no center will be in two existlng mmmerciaJ bni1dil\p in a commercial area and will DOt result in any of the above impacts. 17. EARLIER ANALYSES No earIler analyses, and no additional dPn.mpnt. wen: rd'eIenced pursuant to the tiering, program E1R, or other CEQA processes to analyze the proposal. -9- CEQA Cbel:kIist 7195 . . . . . FileNo.: CUP9~15 Would !be proposal RSUlt in potential impacts involoins: PoIadialIy Significant Potcntial1y Unless Less Than lli8";u=nt Mitiplion Sisnificant No Impact In.:orpomtecI Impact Impact MITIGA nON MEASURES: 1. Ma,.;nnnn occupancy sballbe 49 "''''''''1\1' instead of 75 ,',,"po"'. 2. All classrooms and cJasses shall be in the soutber1y buildins at 821 S. First Avenue. 3. An opening shall be created in the c:wb between the parking lots, and signs and pavenu:nt markings shaD be provided to properly direct tmtIic. 4. Classes shall be 6ChWlIllld 10 minim;"" traffic congestion due to the arrival and departure of ...,<IPn,. S. Policies and signs regarding student adivities (e.g., congregating or loitering on or about the premises, and creating cIistwbances) and parking (e.g., not to use parking on other properties, not to use street parldng, instructors and employees n:quiIedto use education center's parking 101, drop-off and pick-up adivities to be done in education center's parking 101, etc.) shaD be included in the center's litcratuJe and posted t1uougbout the premises. 6. An area shall be designated for bicyc1eparking and provided with bicyc1e racks. 7. Students that are waiting to be picked-up, or have been dropped-aff early and are waiting for cIass to begin, or are waiting between c1asses, sball be lICCOmmntl_ inside the buildins at 821 S. First Avenue, with adult supervision. A portion of the multi-purpose room may be designated for this purpose. -10- CEQA Chcl:Idist 7195 ~ P.01 . . I'd,' ~J". CJA \? ~8-0~ CI1Y OF AI{CADIA 240 mST HUN7'JN(:TON ORlVf. ARCADIA. CA 91001 r;NVIRON~ENTAL IlSt!ORMAl'l0N FORM ._k~7'tJ '__ Date Filed: GenerallnformaUon -- 1. Applicant's Name; MRS. CHANG 2. 3, - Address: 817 SO, 1ST AVENUE, ARCADIA, CA 91006 Pl'opcrty Address (Location): 817 . 821 SO. 1ST AVENUE Assessor's Number: 5779-014-018 & 019 Name, t\ddress and telephol'le number of person.to bl! umtact..d .:,)J1c;erning this project: MRS. CHANG. 817 SO 1ST AVENUE. ARCADIA._~_iLQM-.__ (626) 821-0848 List and describe any other related permits ami othl:l\' p\lblic approvals required for this project, including those req\1ired by city, regional, :;lalt::and ft:deral agencies: OCCUPANCY PERMIT -- ----.-, 5. 6. Zone Classification: C- 2 /'X,neno( ~!!!.~4:!......e..., _'.'_" 11A!1f -!J-n1 GeMtal Plan Desisnation: MIXED USE - COMME_~_C)A~j RESIDENTIAL Proiect De:scdp.tion 8, 9, , 7. Proposed use of site (project description): -!!iRJQ!tK.IU. EDU~ATlQN CENTER 'ARCADIA CHINESE SHCOOL' Tn Z bMo4 Site siZ.e: 4,170 ~Q. ~T. . N umber of floors of construction: --, . ..... ....-...---'.-. 11, Amount of off-sb:eet parking pl'O'l'icled: ..li-._... ....___ __.___ h 12. Proposed schedulillgof project: OCCUPPY uPOti-,~gY~OVA~._.____ .....UN- ~-ge WED 13:55 MORE SERVICES P.03 P.\;)2 /1.11 residential, inc:lude the nUll'Il.1er of units, schedlll~llt unit si~es, range of ,ale prices Or , rents, find type of household sizes expected: N/A . . ", - -.- .,..--.. ~...""" .... --.......-. 'l5, If con,n\erdal, indicat~ the type, i.e. neighborhood, dty or Il:gionalty oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facUities, hours of up~'rl1tio1\: NlA . ._. ." ._,_._._..... -' __.... ... .._....._..n_.. 16. If industrial, IndIcate type, estimated en1plQymel'lt p\~rshlft,lI!\d l()ading facilities: ---!i~ "_" _.. .._..m._ '17. . 16, .... ,'~". -....-..". - . U institutional, Indicate the major function, l!stimllt~~J employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: ---IHE PROPOSED USE IS A cm ORIENTEQ.:rres.....U~L...ltUT-'M..A~ BE !J.IJuzm pv NEIGHBORING CITIZENS. n __. . ....... _ _,~..._- __"_ If the project involves a variance, conditional use pern\it 0)' zoning applicatiot\ state this and indicate clearly why the appllc€ltion is re'lui1'l~d: !HE PROPOSED PROJECT REgUIRES A C.U,P. PJR...ABC!llUA MpNJl:IPI. eM. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). 19. 20. Zl ,. 23, ----'" ..............-..... -............. YES NO Change in existing features of any hills, or 8L\bstnntial.\lt\i!l'iltin of ground C01'ltQUl'S, o Change in scenic views or vistas from existing l'\'sidt'lltilll.HI";illl or public lands or roads. o Change in pattern, scale or character of gellenll (In'.' of project. o Q a Significant amounts of solid waste or litter, Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odor$ ill I'h:inity. w liJ liJ [l Ii) . !;.I.R. JUN- 9-98 WED 13:54 MORE SERVrCES . . '. . P.02 P.o<l3 YES NO 2"l. [) Change in ground water 'luality or qu.antity, or altlu'iltion of existh'g drainage patterns. . 25. o [) Cl Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levdllin the vicinity, 26. Is sIte Oil filled land or on l\ny slopes of 10 percent ur IlLOH!. . 27. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous mattll'ials, HllI:h as toxic substances, flanunable tlr explosives. 28. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (pulice, tire, water, sewage, etc.). o 29, Sv.bstantialinc:rease in fossil fuel consumption (ele..:tridty, oil, natural gas, etc,), Cl . CJ Relationship to a larger project or series of proj~<:ts. IX) (i) (j) ijJ [J (XI iii Environmental Setllqg 31, Describe (on a separate sheet) the project Silt' as il ~xists befote the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants Ilnll animals, any cwhlral, historical or scenic aspects, any existins strttChlres on the sile, <md the use of the structures, Attach photogl'aphs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be ,u:..:epted, 32. Describe (on a separate sheet) the slIrrounding prop~rties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects, Indicate the lype of land uses (re$ldential, commercial, etc,), intensity 01 land use (one-family, apartment houses, e:hops, depal'tment stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontag~', st!t-vacks, rear yards, etc.). Attach photogtaphs of the vicinity, Snapshots or Polaruid photos will be accepted. S::ertificat\cll1 I hereby certify that the statements furnished above ,mtl ill the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this Initial evaluation I~) the best o.f my ability, and that the [acts, statements, and information presented 6I.l'e true and Cl)m~ct to the b~~t ~)f m know dge and belief. ~~98 J U N - r, - '9 eWE D 1:a!': SSM 0 RES E R V ICE S P.04 . . . . . ,ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING 31, THE PROJECT SITE, PARKING, LANDSCAPING AND STRUCTURES ARE EXISTING AND WILL NOT BE CHANGED. PRESENTLY THE TWO SITES ARE USED FOR COMMERCIAL - OFFICE USE, THERE ARE NO CULTURAL, HISTORIC OR SCENIC ASPECTS PRESENT TO THIS SITE, 32. THE SURROUNDING PROPERTIES ARE DEVELOPED AS COMMERCIAL I RETAIL! OFFICE USES ALONG 1ST AVENUE, AND SINGLE FAMILY AND TWO FAMIL Y RESIDENTIAL HOMES ON THE REMAINING SIDES, ALL DEVElOPMENT IS OF A LOW DENSITY SCALE, LOCAL COMMERCIAL TYPE USE AND HAVE NO CULTURAL, HISTORIC OR SCENIC ASPECTS.