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RESOLUTION 1558
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 97-013 TO OPERATE A RESTAURANT WITH
OUTDOOR DINING AT 143 EAST HUNTINGTON DRIVE.
WHEREAS, on October 20, 1997, a conditional use permit application was filed
by Dennis C. Hartman to operate a proposed 5,852 sq.ft. restaurant (dba: Matt Denny's
Ale House Restaurant) which includes 1,400 sq.ft. of outdoor dining area, Development
Services Department Case No. C.U.P. 97-013, on the property commonly known as 143
East Huntington Drive, more particularly described as follows:
A portion of Lot II and all of Lot 12 in Block 75, of the Arcadia Santa Anita
Tract, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of Cali fomi a, as
per Map recorded in Miscellaneous Records, Pages 89-90 of Maps, in the
office of said County Recorder.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 25,1997, at which time all
interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence;
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNINp 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 fmds:
I. That the granting of such conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the
public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or
vicinity .
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper use for which a
conditional use permit is authorized.
3. That the site for the proposed restaurant is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping
and other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the
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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 granting of such conditional use permit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan.
6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the
environment.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants Condition
Use Permit 97-013 for the operation ofa restaurant with outdoor dining at 143 East
Huntington Drive upon the following conditions:
1. That all applicable code requirements regarding building occupancy, exiting,
fire protection, disabled access, safety features, etc., shall be complied with to the
satisfaction of Building,Services and the Fire Department.
2. Engineering Division requirements shall be complied with to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Administrator.
3. Water Division requirements shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the
Director ofthe Water Division.
4. That the seating arrangement for the subject restaurant shall be maintained in
accordance with the plans onf1.le in Planning Services (Case No. C.U.P. 97-013).
5. That the applicant will provide a colored fabric for the proposed canopy that
will blend with the reddish accent colors of the facade's brick veneer and raised trim,
subject to the satisfaction of the Community Development Division.
6. That the proposed trash enclosure and outdoor storage area shall be screened
with solid 6'-0" high stucco or decorative masonry walls with solid metal access gates
painted a color compatible with the walls, subject to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Division.
7. That the proposed landscaped areas shall provide planting materials that are
compatible with the Downtown 2000 plan; and that a landscape and irrigation plan shall
be submitted to the Community Development Division for review and approval, prior to
the issuance of a building permit.
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8. Continuous landscaped planters with curbs (0'-39" in total width) shall be
provided in lieu of the proposed wheel stops to further enhance the site's parking area.
The irrigation, spacing, size and quantity of the planting material within the planter curbs
shall be shown on the final planting and irrigation plan.
9. That additional landscaping shall be used In combination with the walls
enclosing the proposed storage and trash area to discourage graffiti, subject to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Division.
10. That the following modifications be granted for the proposed use:
I. II parking spaces for the site in lieu of 59 spaces required (Sec. 9269.3)
2. 36 % of the site's parking (4 spaces) would be small car spaces in lieu ofa
20 % maximum requirement (9269.5.1)
3. A 4'-0" wide landscape buffer in lieu of a 5'-0" requirement between the
parking area and the adjacent alley (Sec. 9269.13.A.).
4. The primary wall sign on the front facade and a rear wall sign will extend
approximately 2'-0" above the top of the walls on which they would be mounted (Sec.
9262.4.4.E).
11. C. U.P. 97-013 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant
have executed and filed the Acceptance Form that is available from the Development
Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval.
12. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this conditional use
permit shall constitute grounds for its immediate suspension or revocation.
SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution
reflect the Commission's action of November 25, 1997, and the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bell, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Murphy, Sleeter,
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner
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SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and
shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution was adopted at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 9th day of December, 1997 by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Bell, Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Sleeter,
None
Commissioner Murphy
Cha an, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
retary, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENTSER~CESDEPARTMENT
November 25, 1997
TO:
Chairman and Members of the
Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM:
Donna L. Butler, Community DevelopmentAdministrator
By: Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 97-013
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SUMMARY
The subject of this staff report isa request for a conditional use permit to operate a 5,852
sq.ft. restaurant (dba: Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant) which includes 1,400 sq.ft. of
outdoor dining area, at 143 East Huntington Drive. The proposed hours of operation
would be from 11 :00 lI.m. to I :00 am., Monday thru Sunday. The Development Services
Department is recommending approval of the requested conditional use permit subject to
the conditions that are outlined in this staff report.
GENERAL lNFORMA TION
APPLICANT: Dennis C. Hartman (proprietor of the proposed restaurant).
LOCATION: 143 East Huntington Drive
REQUEST: A conditional use permit -- with related parking and sign modifications,
and architectural design review - to operate a 5,852 sq.ft. restaurant
(dba: Matt Denny's Ale House Restaurant).
LOT AREA: 10,875 sq.ft. (0.25 acres)
. FRONTAGE: 75 feet along Huntington Drive (see the attached Land Use & Zoning
Map).
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. EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The site is within the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency's area, and is developed
with a vacant 4,075 sq.ft. commercial building; zoned CBD (Central Business
District). The subject building has been vacant since 1990.
SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North:
South:
East:
West:
East lot of Parking District No.1; zoned CBD
Outback restaurant and mixed commercial uses; zoned CBD
Mixed commercial uses; zoned CBD
Mixed commercial uses; zoned CBD
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
The site is designated as Commercial.
PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS:
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The applicant's proposal involves extensive remodeling of the existing building to
provide the restaurant use. The new 5,852 sq.ft. restaurant would have a seating capacity
for approximately 200 people which includes a 1,400 sq.ft. outdoor dining area that will
accommodate approximately 70 people, as shown on the submitted floor plan. The
proposed hours of operation would be from II :00 a.m. to I :00 a.m., Monday thru
Sunday. Alcoholic beverages will be served.
EXTERlORBUlLDING At TERA TIONS:
Exterior building alterations will consist of the following improvements which are shown
on the submitted site plan and building elevations:
. The front facade will be enhanced by replacing the existing mansard roof with a
canvas canopy and new signage. The parapet above the proposed canopy would be
finished with wood veneer and raised accent trim, and stained in green and red tones
respectively, as shown on the submitted material sample board. Also, French doors,
masonry brick veneer and wood trim will be added as additional relief elements.
. The building's rear wall and the exposed westerly wall will be finished with stucco
and color coated (terra-cotta red) with a brick cap atop the parapet. Also, a rear wall
sign, new glass block window panels and service doors will be added, as shown on
the submitted north and west building elevations.
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. A 1,400 sq.ft. open patio area is proposed on the west side of the building which
would be enhanced by brick garden walls and landscaped planters.
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November 25, 1997
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provided.
A dark blue canvas canopy, as shown on the submitted material sample board, is
proposed along the front of the building. In staff's opinion this color is not compatible
with the color scheme of the building, as shown on the submitted colored rendering.
Further consideration should be given to provide a color that would blend with the
reddish accent colors of the facade's brick veneer and raised trim.
The applicant is proposing to use chainlink fencing with inserted wooden slats to screen
the proposed outdoor storage area. It is staff's opinion that such fencing would not be
durable nor architectiJrally compatible with the building. The storage area should be
screened with a solid 6'-0" high stucco or decorative masonry wall with solid metal
access gates painted a color compatible with the walls. Such a wall should also screen
the trash enclosure.
PARKING:
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On-site parking will consist of a new parking area with 10 spaces, which includes a space
for the disabled, as shown on the submitted site plan. In addition, the subject property is
allocated one space within the neighboring east lot of Parking District No. I . The
proposed amount of parking for the site (I I spaces) does not comply with the current
parking requirement of 59 spaces for the new restaurant use (i.e., 10 spaces per 1,000
sq.ft. of gross floor area@4,452 sq.ft., plus the outdoor dining area @ 1400 sq.ft.).
Random parking counts have been provided by the applicant (see the attached parking
survey) and verified by staff to show the available parking for the proposed use. The
parking counts include the neighboring east lot of Parking District No.1 which provides a
total of 47 spaces, and the adjacent street parking which consists of 5 spaces. A range
from 35 to 51 available parking spaces js noted from such counts.
It has been staffs experience upon inspecting the site and the surrounding area during
business hours that a substantial amount of available parking also exists on the west lot of
Parking District No.1. This parking lot provides 55 spaces and is within 300 feet of the
subject property (see the attached Parking District No. I map). It was noted that at least
50 % of such parking was available during the various site inspections by staff. Based on
the available off-site parking, staff does not anticipate a parking problem in reference to
the proposed restaurant.
LANDSCAPING:
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The proposed landscaped areas, as shown on the submitted site plan, should provide
planting materials that are compatible with the Downtown 2000 plan. Therefore, if this
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proposal is approved, staff is recommending that a final landscape and irrigation plan be
submitted to the Community Development Division for review and approval, prior to the
issuance of a building permit.
In order to further erthance the site's parking area, staff is recommending that continuous
landscaped planters with curbs (0'-39" in total width) be provided in lieu of the proposed
wheel stops. The irrigation, spacing, size and quantify of the planting material within the
planter curbs shall be shown on the final planting and irrigation plan. In addition,
landscaping should also be used in combination with the walls enclosing the proposed
storage and trash area to discourage graffiti.
MODIFICATIONS:
The applicant's proposal requires the following modifications to be granted:
1. 1 I parking spaces for the site in lieu of 59 spaces required (Sec. 9269.3)
2. 36 % of the site's parking (4 spaces) would be small car spaces in lieuofa 20 %
maximum requirement (9269.5.1)
3. A 4' -0" wide landscape buffer in lieu of a 5' -0" requirement between the parking area
and the adjacent alley (Sec. 9269.l3.A.).
4. The primary wall sign on the front facade and a rear wall sign will extend
approximately 2'-0" above the top of the walls on which they would be mounted
(Sec. 9262.4.4.E).
The Fire Department, Engineering Division and Building Services have reviewed the
applicant's proposal, and have no opposition to the requested modifications.
ARCIDTECTlJRAL DESIGN REVIEW'
Concurrent with the consideration of this conditional use permit, the Planning
Commission may approve, conditionally approve or deny the applicant's design concept.
The Community Development Division and the Redevelopment Agency have been
working with the applicant to refine and improve the overall design.
It is staff's opinion that the applicant's proposal with the conditions of approval in this
staff report complies with the intent of the design criteria as set forth in the City's
Architectural Design Review Regulations.
Since this proposal is within the boundaries of the Arcadia Redevelopment Area, it is
subject to Agency Design Review and will be forwarded to the Redevelopment Agency
for its review and approval.
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November 25, 1997
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. CEQA
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development
Services DepartInent has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial
study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of
the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water,
minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance.
When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project
will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon
which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this
project.
RECOMMENDATION
The DevelopmentServices Deparbnent recommends approval of Conditional Use Pennit
No. 97-013 subject to the following conditions:
I. That all applicable code requirements regarding building occupancy, exiting, fire
protection, disabled access, safety features, etc., shall be complied with to the
satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Deparbnent.
. 2. Engineering Division requirements shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the
Commtmity Development Administrator.
3. Water Division requirements shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the
Director of the Water Division.
4. That the seating arrangement for the subject restaurant shall be maintained in
accordance with the plans on file in Planning Services (Case No. C.U.P. 97-013).
5. That the applicant will provide a colored'fabric for the proposed canopy that will
blend with the reddish accent' colors of the facade's brick veneer and raised trim,
subject to the satisfaction of the Commtmity Development Division.
6. That the proposed trash enclosure and outdoor storage area shall be screened with
solid 6' -0" high stucco or decorative masonry walls with solid metal access gates
painted a color compatible with the walls, subject to the satisfaction of the
Commtmity Development Division.
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7. That the proposed landscaped areas shall provide planting materials that are
compatible with the Downtown 2000 plan; and that a landscape and irrigation plan
shall be submitted to the Community Development Division for review and
approval, prior to the issuance of a building pennit.
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November 25, 1997
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8. Continuous landscaped planters with curbs (0'-39" in total width) shall be provided
in lieu of the proposed wheel stops to further enhance the site's parking area. The
irrigation, spacing, size and quantify of the planting material within the planter
curbs shall be shown on the final planting and irrigation plan.
9. That additional landscaping shall be used in combination with the walls enclosing
the proposed storage and trash area to discourage graffiti, subject to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Division.
10. That the following modifications be granted for the proposed use:
I. 11 parking spaces for the site in lieu of 59 spaces required (Sec. 9269.3)
2. 36 % of the site's parking (4 spaces) would be small car spaces in lieu ofa
20 % maximum requirement (9269.5.1)
3. A 4'-0" wide landscape buffer in lieu ofa 5'-0" requirement between the parking
area and the adjacent alley (Sec. 9269.I3.A.).
4. The primary wall sign on the front facade and a rear wall sign will extend
approximately 2'-0" above the top of the Wlllls on which they would be
mounted (Sec. 9262.4.4.E).
11. C.U.P. 97-013 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have
executed and filed the Acceptance Form that is available from the Development
Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of
approval.
12. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this conditional use permit
shall constitute grounds for its immediate suspension or revocation.
FINDINGS AND MOTIONS
Approval
If the Planning Commission intends to approve this conditional use permit application,
the Commission should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration, and find that
the proposed design elements of the subject building are in compliance with the ADR
criteria, and direct staff to prepare a resolution which incorporates the Commission's
decision, specific findings and conditions of approval as set forth in the staff report, or as
modified by the Commission.
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November 25, 1997
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. Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this conditional use pennit application, the
Commission should move for denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution which
incorporates the Commission's decision and specific findings.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions regarding this
application prior to the November 25, 1997 public hearing, please contact Corkran W.
Nicholson at (818) 574-5422.
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Donna L. Butler
Community Development Administrator
Attachments: Application infonnation, Parking Survey, Parking District No.1 Map,
Land Use & Zoning Map, site plan & building elevations, Negative
Declaration & the Initial Study
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CONDmONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION
A. APPUCANT INFORMATION
Name Dennis Hartman
Address 677 West Montecito Avenue
Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
Daytime Telephone No. 626.355.4577
Inrere,t in Property Lessor for Proposed Restaurant
B. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION
Name Vincent and Pamela Markese
Address 375 W. Longden Avenue, Arcadia, Ca. 91007
Daytime Telephone No. 626.~3846
PROPERTY ADDRESS (LOCATION) 143 -145 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia
D. LEGAL DESCRIPTION See Copies Attached
E. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
F. ZONE CLASSIFICATION Central Business District
G. Proposed Use (State exactly what use is intended for the property. If you are
applying for an eating establishment, restaurant, or place of assembly, include the
seating capacity and hours of operation)
Restaurant with hOUlS of operation from 11 :00 am till 1 :00 am seven days a week,
Seating Capacity approximately 'inside a.nd outdoolS,
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PREREQUISI1E CONDmONS: (The law requires that the conditions set forth below be
clearly established before a conditional use permit can be granted.)
EXPLAIN IN DETAIL WHEREIN YOUR CASE CONFORMS TO lHE FOLWWING FIVE
CONDmONS:
1. That the granting of such conditional use permit will not be detrimental to the public
health or welfare or injurious to the property 01' improvements in such zone or vicinity.
This oermit will allow a business to ooen that will take an abandon build!nQ and turn !tlnto a
restaurant eliminating the liabilities of an unoccupied building.
2. That the ~ applied for at the location indicated is ope for which a conditional use
permit is authorized.
This permit will allow a restaurant to open inan area which indicates it as an acceptable use.
3.
That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said
use, including all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, land-5Caping and other
features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood.
This use will tie In with other surrounding business. The landscaping. and walls will create
a pedestrian access and comfortable areas for walking and shopping.
On sit~ and oubllc oarklno will be adeauate for use.
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.
This site is located on HuntinQton Drive and currently handles the type of traffic generated by the use.
5. That the granting of such conditional use permit will not adversely affect the com-
prehensive General Plan.
This permit will comply with the Comprehensive General Plan and add to the Downtown development.
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NOTE: The Planning Conunlssion is required by law to lII8l<e a written finding of facts, based upon the
. information presented at the time of the public hearing. that beyond. a reasonable doubt the five
above enumerated conditions apply.
APPUCANTC5"\' VERIFICATION
I (WE) HEREBY CERTIFY (OR DECLARE) UNDER PENALlY OF PERJURy THAT mE
FOREGOING INFORMATION AND AITACHED OWNERSHIP usr ARE TRUE AND
CORRECT.
SIGNATURFS:
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Telephone No. 626.355.4577
677 W. Montecito Avenue Sierra Madre Ca. 91024
Address (~clude street, city, stat2 and zip code)
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Telephone No. 626.357.7824
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Matt McSweeney
212 North Canyon Blvd., Monrovia, Ca. 91016
Address (include street, city, Stat2 and zip code)
APPLICA nON WILL NOT BE ACChl"1 hD WlTHom THE OWNER'S SIGNATURE
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Owner of record (signature) - Vincent Markese
Telephone No. 626.44"'3846
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375 West LonQden Avenue. Arcadia. Ca. 91007
Ad (include street, city, state and zip code
Telephone No. 626.44il..3846
Pamela Markese b
375 West Longden Avenue, Arcadia, Ca. 91007
Address (include street, ~ty, ~te f00ip code)
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PARKING SURVEY
INDIANA STREET PARKING LOT
DAlES OF SURVEY
JUNE 9,1997 -JUNE 15,1997
JUNE 27,1997 - JULY 3,1997
PROJECT
MATI DENNYS ALEHOUSE RESTAURANT
143-145 E. HUNTINGTON DRIVE'
ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA
DATA COMPILED BY
DENNIS HARTMAN
677 W.MONTECITO AVENUE
SIERRA MADRE CALIFORNIA
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DA TESI 619197 6/10197 6/11197 61l:Y97 6/13197 6114197 6115197
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9:00 A.M. 43 40 47
10:00 AM 41 36 40 48
11:00 AM 43 39 47
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CIIY 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. 97-013
A proposed conditional use permit to operate a 4,452 sq.ft. restaurant (dba: Matt
Denny's Ale House Restaurant) with an interior seating capacity of approximately
132 people. The restaurant will also provide a 1,400 sq.ft. outdoor dining area with
seating for approximately 72 people.
B. Location of Project:
143 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California
. C. Name of Applicant or Sponsor:
Dennis C. Hartman (proprietor of the proposed restaurant)
D. Finding:
TItis project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning
of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 for the reasons set forth in the
attached Initial Study.
E. Mitigation measures, if any, included in the project to avoid potentially
significant effects:
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Date:
Date Posted:
October 30, 1997
October 30, 1997
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Planning Services Manager
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CIIY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit No. 97-013
2. Project Address:
143 EastHuntington Drive
Arcadia, California 91006
3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address and Telephone Number:
. Dennis C. Hartman (proprietor of the proposed restaurant)
677 West Montecito Avenue
Sierra Madre, California 91024
4. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of Arcadia, 240 West Huntington Drive, Arcadia, California 91007
5. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Corkran W. Nicholson
(818) 574-5422
6. General Plan Designation:
Commercial
7. Zone Classification:
'CBD Central Business District
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8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, ,including but not limited to later
phases of the project and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its
. implementation. Attach additional sheets if necessary.)
A proposed conditional use permitto operate a 4,452 sq.ft. restaurant (dba: Matt Denny's Ale
House Restaurant) with an interior seating capacity of approximately 132 people. the
restaurant will also provide a 1,400 sq.ft. outdoor dining area with seating for approximately 72
people.
9. Other public agencies whose approval is required. (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement.)
The Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, City BuildingServices and the Fire Department.
ENVmONMENTALFACTORSPOTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving
at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the
following pages.
o Land Use & Planning 0 Transportation/Circulation
.0 Population & Housing 0 Biological Resources
~ Geological Problems 0 Energy & Mineral Resources
o Water 0 Hazards
o Air Quality 0 Noise
o Mandatory Findings of Signficance
o Public Services
o Utilities & Service Systems
o Aesthetics
o Cultural Resources
o Recreation
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DETERMINATION
(To be complcb:!d by the 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.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation
measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A
NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the
environment, but at least one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier
document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and (2) has been addressed by
mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets,
. the effect is a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless
mitigated." mitigated." An ENVmONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,
but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be 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 because
all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an
earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures
that are' posed upon the prop s d project.
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_VALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
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1.
A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are
adequately supported by the informationsources 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 like the one
involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should
be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g.
the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific
screening analysis).
2.
All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-
site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as
operational impacts.
3.
"Potentially Significant Impact" is appropiriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect
is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entires when the
determination is made, an EIR is required.
"Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of
mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less
than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and
briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation
measures from Section XVII. "ealier Analyses." may be cross-referenced.)
5.
Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA
process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration.
Section 15063(c)(3)(D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section XVII at the end of the
checklist.
6.
Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information
sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Refernce to a
previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to
the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.
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Potentialt"y
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
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c) Seismic ground failure, including 0 0 0 ~
liquefaction'?
d) Landslides or mudIlows? 0 0 0 lif'"
e) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable 0 0 0 ~
soil conditions from excavation,. grading,
or fill?
f) Subsidence of the land? 0 0 0 ~
g) Expansive soils? 0 0 0 [3"'"
h) Unique geologic or physical features? 0 0 0 ~
4. WATER
Would the proposal result in:
a) Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns 0 0 0 ~
. or the rate and amount of surface runoff?
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b) Exposure of people or property to water related 0 0
hazards such as flooding?
c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration 0 0 0 ~
of surface water quality (e.g. temperature,
dissolved oxygen or turbidity)?
d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any 0 0 0 ~
water body? .
e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction 0 0 0 ~
of water movements?
f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either 0 0 0 ur
through direct additions or withdrawals, or
through interception of any aquUer by cuts
or excavations or through substantial loss of
ground water recharge capability? ,
g) Altered direction or rate of flow of 0 0 0 ~
ground water?
h) Impacts to ground water quality? 0 0 0 ~
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Potentially
Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporated Impact Impact
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i) Substantial reduction in the amount of 0 0 0 lia"'"
ground water otherwise available for
public water supplies?
5. AIR QUALITY.
Would the proposal:
a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute 0 0 0 ur
to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants? 0 0 0 ~
c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature 0 0 0 ~
or cause any change in climate?
d) Create objectionable odors? 0 0 0 ~
6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
. Would the proposal result in:
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a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? 0 0 0
b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. 0 0 0 1iY'
sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g. fann equipment)?
c) Inadequate emergency access or access to 0 0 0 rn/
nearby uses?
d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or 0 0 ~ 0
off-site?
e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or 0 0 .0 5t"""
bicyclists?
f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting 0 0 0 ~
alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts? 0 0 0 GY'"
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Significant
Potentially Unless Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorpora ted Impact Impact
~6. MANDA TORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the projeclhave the potential to degrade 0 0 0 ~
the quality of the environment, substantially
reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species,
cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a
plant Or animal community, reduce the number
or restrict the range of a rare or endangered
plant or animal or eliminate important examples
of the major periods of California history or
prehistory?
b) Does the project have the potential to achieve 0 0 0 ~
short-term, to the disadvantage of long-term,
environmental goa)s?
c) Does the project have impacts that are 0 0 ~ 0
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable"
means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in
connection with the effects of past projects,
. the effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects).
d) Does the project have environmental effects 0 0 0 ~
which will cause substantial adverse effects
on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
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EXPLANATIONS
1.
LAND USE AND PLANNING
a-e
1. The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for tI;1e consideration of allowing the operation ofa new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Such a permit would not affect existing land uses or general plan
designations.
2. POPULATION AND HOUSING
a-c
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Such a permit would not affect existing populations or housing.
3.
GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS
a-b
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Such a permit would not expose people to any geologic or
seismic problems.
4. WATER
a-I
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result ofthis enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
5.
AIR QUALITY
a-d
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
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6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION
a-g
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies. Also, random parking counts have been
provided by the applicant and verified by staff to show that adequate parking would
be available for the proposed use. The parking counts include the available parking
on the street, site and within the neighboring City's Parking District No.1 lot.
7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES
a-e
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES
a-c
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
9. HAZARDS
a-e
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation ofa new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
10. NOISE
a and b
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the. consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant wi thin
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legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
11. PUBLIC SERVICES
a-e
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
a-g
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
13. AESTHETIC;S
a-c
The proposed conditional use permit isa permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would. have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
14. CULTURAL RESOURCES
a-e
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
15. RECREATION
a-b
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
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legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
16. MANDATORY FINDINGS
a-d
The proposed conditional use permit is a permit process to establish specific
conditions for the consideration of allowing the operation of a new restaurant within
the City of Arcadia. Any conditional use permit approval as a result of this enabling
legislation would have to comply with all Municipal Code standards and be subject
to review by the appropriate agencies.
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTfNGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
Date Filed: It) iZI) /17
General Informati~ I
1. Applicant's Name: Dennis Hartman
Address: 677 West Montecito Avenue, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024
2. Property Address (Location): 143-145 East Huntington Drive, Arcadia
Assessor's Number: See Attached Copies
3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project
'Dennis Hartman - 677 West Montecito Avenue, Sierra Madre, Ca. 91024 626.355.4577
Matt McSweeney - 212 N. Canyon Blvd. Monrovia, Ca. 91016 626.357.7824
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:
Conditional Use Permit A. B. C. aooroval for beer and wine license, Business license.
5. Zone Oassification:
6. General Plan Designation: Central Business District
Proiect Description
7. Proposed use of site (project description): Family restaurant ooen for lunch and dinner
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with a beer and wine Iicense:and oatio dinino.
8. Site size: Approximately 10,000 square feet
9. Square footage per building: Aooroximately 4,400 square feet.
10. Number of floors of construction: one (1) floor.
11. Amount of off-street parking provided: eleven (11) spaces.
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Proposed scheduling of project December 1 st. 1997
13. Anticipated incremental development: 300 SQuare feet for Restrooms
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If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of household sizes expected:
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15. If commercial, indicate the type. Le. neighborhood. city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation:
Downtown District. 4 400 sql1are feet of restaurant Hours of ooeration 11 :00 am - 1 :00 am.
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:
N/A
18.
If the project involves a variance, conditional use pennit or zoning application, state this
and indicate clearly why the application is required:
There is not enouah on-site parkin!:! for,arestaurant use. a conditional use permit Is required.
Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes
(attach additional sheets as necessary).
19. Change in existing features of any hill~, Or substantial alteratin of ground
contours.
20. Change in sceruc views or vistas from existing residential areas Or public
lands or roads.
21. Change in pattem, scale or character of general area of project.
22. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
23. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
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Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing
drainage patterns.
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25. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
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26. Is site on filled land or on any'slopes 0110 percent or more.
27. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
flammable or explosives.
28. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
sewage, etc.).
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29. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
etc.).
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30. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects.
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Environmental Settinl!';
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 01 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.
31.
Certification
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[ hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data
and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my, rsility, and that the facts,
statements, and information presented are true and corre t the beSt oty knowledge and belief.
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Addendum to Environmental Information Form
. Applicant: Dennis Hartman
31. The project site is a free standing building on a dirt and asphalt lot. The building has been vacant
for over five (5) years. The structure is a block and brick building with a tar and asphalt roof.
The lot is level and has no trees, shrubs or plants. There is no significant cultural features to this
structure and historically the facades and sides are block and brick with no distinguishing
features. The building at present has no scenic aspect except as an eyesore on the way to
Arcadia's new downtown area. The structure was last used as a plant nursery and has been
vacant for five (5) years.
32. On the north side of the property are public parking lots. To the east is a stucco structure that
houses three (3) spaces. One is vacant, the other is a small bar and storage. To the west is a dirt
lot, then a two story building that has commercial tenants in an office building. To the south is
Huntington Drive and across the street is. a retail center and a restaurant. All uses are commercial
in this area featuring shops and office buildings. The site is a one story building and a majority
of buildings adjacent to the site are also single level.
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