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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1698 . RESOLUTION NO. 1698 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OFTHE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 03-007 FOR A BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT AN EXISTING 4,906 SQ.FT. CHURCH AT 23 W. FOOTHILL BLVD. . WHEREAS, on July 2, 2003, a conditional use permit application was filed by Rev. Kenneth Joe for a before and after school program at an existing 4,906 sq.ft. church Blvd (Development Services Department Case No. C.D.P. 03-009}at property commonly known as at 23 W. Foothill Blvd.; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on August 26, 2003, at which time all interested persons were given full opportumty to be heard and to present evidence. NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RESOL YES 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 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 because the initial study did not disclose any substantial adverse effects to the area affected by the proposed proj ect. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed lise is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, loading, landscaping and other features including the shared parking with the neighboring business, are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code. -- . . 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 because the land use'and current zoning are consistent with the General Plan. 6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon 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. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 03-009, to opera~e a before and after school program at an existing, 4,906 sq.ft church at 23 W. Foothill Blvd, upon the following conditions: I. The maximwn nwnber of students at anyone time shall not exceed the maximum allowable by the Department of Social Services. Such nwnbershall be provided to Arcadia Planning Services prior to the issuance of a business license. 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. 3. Approval ,of CUP 03-009 shall nottake effect Iintil the property owner(s), and applicants have executed and ,filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 4. The applicant shall defend, indemnifY, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concemingthis project and/or land use decision, including bilt not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or -- 2 1698 . other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to repres.ent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of August 26, 2003, by the following vote: . A YES: Commissioners HstJ, Wen, Lucas NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Olson ABSTAIN: Commissioner Baderian 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 91h day of September 2003, by the following votes: AYES: NOES: Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia . ATTEST: Secretary, Planning Commission City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: ._ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney 3 1698 . . e- ~ I bor~ I'l~~~ . ' STAFF REPORT ,Development ServiCes Department TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna L Butler, Community Development Administrator By: Thomas P. Li. Assistant Planner - SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2003-009 for a before and after school program for 60 students at an existing 4,906 sq.ft church. SUMMARY This Conditional Use Permit application was submitt~d by Rev. Kenneth Joe for a before and after school program for 60 students at an existing 4,906 sq.ft. church at 23 W. Foothill Blvd. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions in this staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Rev. Kenneth Joe (Church's representative) LOCATION: 23 W. Foothill Blvd REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit fpra before and after school program for 60 students at an existing 4,906 sq.ft. church. The proposed hours are 6:30 a.m.-8:15 a.m., and 2:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturday. LOT AREA: 43,075 sq.ft. (0.99 acre) FRONTAGES: 180 feet along Foothill Blvd. 65 feet along Santa Anita Avenue EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The subject property is improved with a church; the westerly portion of the site is zoned R-O (30,000), and the easterly portion is zoned PR-O (15,000), as shown on the attached land use. aerial. e e e. SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: single-family dwellings; zoned R-O. South: single-family dwellings and a service station; zoned R,1 and C-2, respectively. development of a new service station; zoned C-2. vacant; zoned R-O. East: West: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Single-Family Residential (0-2 DUlAC) BACKGROUND The existing church was originally constructed in 1963. On October 29: 1974, the Planning Commission approved a 1,968 sqJt. addition for five classrooms, The additional classrooms were intended for Sunday school purposes at the time. Currently, the second floor of the addition is used as quarters for a senior pastor. The first floor of the addition is a classroom, a restroom, and a nursery. The total square footage of the existing building is 4,906 sq.ft. PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a before and after school program for 60 students at the existing church, as shown on the submitted site plan. The proposed instructional area is the 1,411 sq.ft. sanctuary and the 565 sq.ft. classroom. The sanctuary is an open room with no fixed seats. Tables and chairs will be provided to accommodate the proposed use. The before school program will be Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:15 a.m., and the after school will begin at 2:30 p.m. and end at 6:00 p.m.. The proposal also includes Saturday sessions from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This program would serve children from local elementary and middle-schools. Tutoring and supervised play time will be offered to the students during class hours. . A before and after. school program is a permitted use in the R-O zone with an approved conditional use permit. Parkinq There are 55 parking spaces on site. Based on the code requirements, the addition of the proposed use would not increase the need for parking, since the requirements are the same for churches and schools. Since the students are not of driving age, the parking would be utilized for the loading and unloading of students. As a mitigation measure for the increase.d use of the site, pick-up and drop-off service will be provided to students attending Highland Oaks Elementary School and Foothill Middle Sc.hool. CUP 2003-009 August 26, 2003 Page 2 Code Reauirements . All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities..occupancy limits, building safety, health code compliance, parking and site design shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Community Development Administr~tor, Fire Marshall, and Public Works Services Director. . . Any exterior improvements, such as any new signs, sign face changes, awnings and trash enclosures shall be subject to architectural design review and approval by the Community Development Division. CEOA This project is categorically exempt from the requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15315. FINDINGS Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use Permit to .be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions can be satisfied: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department reconimends approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 03-009, subject to the following,conditions: 1. The maximum number of students at anyone time shall not exceed sixty (60). 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. CUP 2003-009 August26,2003 Page 3 . . 3. Approval of CUP 03-009 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. . . 4. The applicant shall defend, Indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arpadla and its officers, employees, and 8gents from 'and against any claim, action, or proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff,. which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to . this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose Its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval The Planning Commission should move to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2003..Q09, and direct staff to prepare a. resolution to approve CI,JP 2003-009 for a before and after school program at 23 W. Foothill Blvd. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application, the Commission should state the specific reasons for denial and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution .incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner, or other Interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matt~r prior to the August 26th public hearing, please contact Thomas Li at(626) 574-5447. , , on L. Butler . Community Development Administrator Attachments: Vicinity Map . . Aerial Photograph with Zoning Information CUP 2003-009 August 26, 2003 Page 4 . Photos Floor and Site plans Environmental Documents Preliminary Exemption Assessment . . CUP 2003-009 August 26, 2003 Page 5 T T I (12<<1) ~ ~ \. ? --- (I~ SYCAMORE. I' ($ N ruI --~ / 0 1011 ZOO Fool (11)- ' (IIQ) (1141) , ~ (1134) . <c ~ (112B) :E (1125) <c (113lJ ~ ~~ 'i/. j3 === 0 ,/, ~~ r/ '!=I: (1112) ~ CI) I'/. 'ih (I) r/ (3) (7) (f~ (15) (19) ~ ~Q (5) (5) (9) (Il) (17) (21) ~ (5~ (4~ /311 FOOTHIL BL FOOTf. I 102) /3l) ~ ,. (f) (1l) (20 (5q (44) (3S) ~ 1101'1 0 (1010) .... (l0II/l) ~ (1009) (10Ilf) (1011II ,~ (10112) ~ (1011O) (101) (49) 14!/ (41)' (351 /311 (351 (~~) r' ~l (I21J 1922) l'V i'\l;K lis <S 23 W Foothill Boulevard ' , - . .OpmentSeniC6S Department CUP 2003-009 Englneenng Division '.,::::--......~ '-~Olfl ~by. R5.Gonz8IIz. ALvust 2003 <'oi!>oo~~" ~ 23 W Foothill 81 D Arcadia I R.1 I Zone Ar. ~ lopment Services Depal1ment Engineering.DMsion Fhlpaedby: RSGonzaJoz, Augusl, 2D03 tl N 100 o 100 200 Feet 23 W Foothill Boulevard ,- i it:. -~4n1-lJr~.' . -, .- .- -- ....- { View of the driveway along the westerly property line . . Looking south onto subject building \ ~\ . View ofthe driveway along the northerly property line . ~'Ilf.f..: "\ ,~I~~:... tt~:"".. ~%$. . ..----- ,,---------~-- -- ;.. -:-~. ~ ~ --.'...., _..~. . Looking north onto subject building SANTA ANI . . I TA N : .1 ., -' J N ' . 7" ~ Scale 1 n = 650' b >< I~ ;: l- iD ! ,~, I '= ,- ARCO AM/PM b_ ~-I L_ ==j L_ i L ==j L.. - i b, -.\ 1.- 0 L_ b~. ~ !- I I. -, I_~ '~'I L~ .. L._. ==j I..., j L.. "'''''1 != i I... ~ ==j L_ J:Q --I I !!l::;: "]r:X:Ii 1= ~)( ...., .@li\i -='] r- '-'j I ~~ANUEl L~ ....--.- I.. L~ AlG 1.- ~ , , , Emm Asse 23W Arced ~ . ...I ...I ::c t- O o LL anuel mbly of God Foothill Blvd. 626.3J~~2~~89'006 Zone: RO . . NURSERY ClCl f T fT BAPTISTRY I I tl T Y III 1 T fl , , 1- . 35'4' , ' I 12' . .3. . File No.c.UP 03'C8~ CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA( CA 91007 (626) 574-5400 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: General Information' 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: ~, K.GrJ J~ 11 0 ~ C:J fLA,.J C:y G vJ.so 'D L-I\J ~~~tA- ~ "100(,0 2. Address of project (Location): 1..~ \,N, FoOll-\:lt.-L-e.L.-\!D. I\ILC~/(} ~ '1lcoh Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: JGJ . l~ 6.J Jo.E.- 110)' 0 ~ <f GvJ.!>\:) D L-MJE. P. It (,...A-() I I\- (A\. <1 100 '=> 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: . ro\)efA4W\~'\ ~ So~l'h.... S~; LG-..5 G1-11L..~ ~ 15- fl E-t-tll\l ,-. Zoning: R 0 5. 6. ~6&;~riAL General Plan Designation: Proiect Description 7. Proposed use of site (project description): _l?,<<G.f'ol\~ ~ A~ ~CM-60L- fltO,P-mv\ - Clf-I~b <:.Mte ".,...rp eP U CM'1 0..1 Sc14) I ~ fZe.iL Ei.-61V\ (;J f' ~ / M , 1> (> u=::: ~fo-o L I <:.++'.....D P-l5-N . 8. .S. . , Site Size:.!:t "!> , 0 -, S Sq. Ft. I Square footage per building: ~IUSnN("""~JcrVR;<5S MUS Acre(s) I 4GJ 0 b 10. Number of floors of construction~ N IJ j..)E$...J (~s~t.n..,,:]. 11. 'Amount of off-street parking provided: t:i.ft~i::.F'''e..... ~~ 12. Proposed scheduling of project: 5&\' I) .2.003 13. Associated projects: Nat-J'l!" 14. Anticipated incremental development: NQN~ .15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: l-J(Pr . 16. If commercial, indicate the type, Le. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: ~/p,- 17. If industrial, indicate,type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: N/~ , 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estiln'ated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community'beriefits to be perived from the project: i~6 b.~ .s~<.. f~6~) S-lE-wIP~e6S: 10-C,0 srv~r..s B~ be Afn9L Sd~<.. (".-HI L.tH Me. fw' 6-O<J~n tltJ .58-:r( ur...S . ~ 19. If the project involves a variance, cOnditronal use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: .. A Co.N\)/Tlih\JA'v use. fUN! /'1 ;'~ t-c~,j!.l3) fSe.CAVS6 w€ fLkr.J tp OP'6toJ A ~cPo~ R.. ~ s.~ L (~ ON 1\t-e. c..ttvIlQ-l.p(lofC!:((:fY\ EnvlronlnfoFonn -2- 4101 c, [J~ 34. If you answered YES to question no. 33, may this project cause significant effects on the environment that were not examined in the prior EIR? , . Environmental Settlna 35. , 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. Describe any.existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. (Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.) . EnvlronlnfoForm -3- 4101 36. . Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale 'of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.}. Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. Certification I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits pr~sent the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date ~ f l.-t.j I 0 1. ~~ (Signatur ) . ~- For' . . EnvlronlnfoFonn -4- 4/01 Environmental Settine: . 35. Rmmlllluel Assembly of God is the proposed site of our Before and After School program. The church bUildings are the main sanctuary/multipurpose r~om, classrooms and offices. The facility is currently used for church services, which include: Sunday services,. Christilm education classes, age group ministries and Bible Studies. There is lawn adjacent to the north and south sides of the church building. There are some landscaped plants on the west side of the building. The surrounding area is paved with asphalt and used primarily for parking. I- p , . - Environmental Settina . 36. Emmanuel Assembly of God church is surrounded on three sides by an ARCO gas station, and single-family residences. It is important to note that the lot directly between the church and the ARCO is owned by the church, but currently in ESROW. There are no known historical or scenic aspects to this property or surrounding properties. There is no planned construction or development. . , . . . . . PRELIMINARY EXEMPTION ASSESSMENT (Certificate of Determination when attached to Notice of Exemption) , . 1. Name or description of project: CUP 03-009 2. 23 W. Foothill Blvd: Location: 3. Entity or person undertaking project: A. X B. Other (Private) (1) Name: (2) Address: Rev. Kenneth Joe 1705 Oranaewood Lane Arcadia. CA91006 4. Staff Determination: The City's Staff, having undertaken and completed a pr~liminary review of this project in accordance with the City's "Local Guidelines for Implementing th~ Califomla Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)" has concluded that this project does not require further environmental assessment because: a. b. c. d. e. The proposed action does not constitute a project under CEQA. The project is a Ministerial Project. The project is an Emergency Project, The project constitutes a feasibility or planning study. . ..lL The project is categorically exempt. Applicable EXemption Glass: 22 The project is statutOrily exempt. Applicable Exemption: The project is otherwise exempt on the following basis: f. g. h. The project involves another public agency which constitutes the Lead Agency: Name of Leacj Agency . Date: Julv 15. 2003 ThomasP. Li Staff 7/02