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RESOLUTION NO. 1688 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL AMENDMENTS TO THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SECTION OF THE ARCADIA GENERAL PLAN TO INCREASE THE ALLOWABLE FLOOR AREA RATIO OF NON-RESIDENTIAL SQUARE FOOTAGE FOR MIXED-USE PROJECTS WHEREAS, this General Plan amendment was initiated by Romolo De Paolis to amend the Community Development Section of the Arcadia General plan to increase the allowable floor area ratio of non-residential square footage for mixed-use projects within the "Commercial/Multiple-Family" land use designation; and WHEREAS, on February 25. 2003, a public hearing was held before the Planniog Commission on said matter at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and WHEREAS, after the public hearing the Planning Commission voted to recommend to the City Council approval of General Plan Change 2003-001 as recommended by the Development Services Department. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Community Development Division in the attached report is true and correct. Section 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the proposed revisions and amendments to increase the allowable floor area ratio of non-residential square footage for mixed-use projects within the "Commercial/Multiple-Family" land use designation will further encourage mixed- use development within the City. 2. That approval of General Plan Change 2003-001 will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. -1- 1688 . e . . . 3. That the proposed changes will not have a significant effect on the environment. Section 3. That for the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission recommends to the City Council approval of the General Plan change as set forth hereafter: That the "Commercial/Multiple/Family" Land Use Designations in Table 2- A: City General Plan Land Use Designations be amended to read as set forth below: Planned Land Use Maximum Intensity City Acreage Designation Commercial/Multiple GAQ... 0.50 FAR for mixed 15.3 Family (MU-C/MF)- uses, and up to 24 Provides opportunities for du/acre, + 25% density development of bonus for affordable commercial and family housing projects; residential mixed-use up to 50 du/ac for market projects close to local rate senior housing services and facilities projects and up to 63 which foster the use of du/ac for affordable alternative modes of senior housing projects circulation such as (a minimum of 25% of pedestrian or bicycles. the units must be Commercial uses allowed affordable units). The 63 within this designation are units includes a intended to serve the maximum 25% density needs of the local bonus. residents as well as promote community interaction. Appropriate uses include medium to high-density residential, medical and professional offices, retail commercial, and personal services. Section 4. The Secretary of the Planning Commission 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. -2- 1688 . e . . . . HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 11th day of March 2003, by the following vote: AYES: Baderian. Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson NOES: None ABSENT: None 1J~ /(. ~ Chairman, Janning Commission City of Arcadia ATTEST: /~A~~~ Secretary, Planning ommission City of Arcadia Approved by: ~r.~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney -3- 1688 . e . STAFF REPORT Development Services Department February 25, 2003 TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator By: Joseph Lambert, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Consideration of General Plan change G.P. 2003-001 amending the text of the Community Development Section of the General Pan to increase the allowable floor area ratio of non-residential square footage for mixed-use projects. SUMMARY The City received a request from Romolo De Paolis for a General Plan Change (GP 2003-001) to increase the maximum intensity of non-residential square footage for mixed-use projects from a 0.40 floor area ratio to a 0.50 floor area ratio. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of GP 2003-001. BACKGROUND INFORMATION The City has received a proposal from Romolo De Paolis, to construct a mixed-use project within the City. The proposed project is located at 306-310 S. First Avenue on the southeast comer of First Avenue and California Street. The project includes approximately 10,767 square feet of commercial (non-residential) floor area and eight residential condominium .units. Using an allowable non-residential floor area ratio of 0.40, the commercial portion of the proposed mixed-use development would be limited to approximately 8,640 square feet. In order to proceed with the project as designed, Mr. De Paolis is requesting the proposed General Plan Change. If the General Plan change is approved, further discretionary approvals including Architectural Design Review and a CO!lditional Use Permit shall be required for the project. G.P. 2003-001 February 25, 2003 Page 1 . e . PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS "Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations" provides a description of the various land use designations used to define desired land uses within the City. The table establishes "Maximum Intensity" for each Land Use Designation for all properties within the City. Mixed Uses are an allowable land use within the Commercial/Multiple Family (MU-C/MF) Land Use Designation. Citywide, there are 15.3 acres with the (MU-C/MF) Land Use Designation. The (MU-C/MF) Land Use Designation elJcourages the development of commercial and residential mixed-use projects close to local services and facilities. These developments are also meant to encourage the use of altemative modes of circulation such as walking or cycling, and to promote community interaction. The Maximum Intensity of mixed-use development within this Land Use Designation is a 0.40 floor area ratio for commercial uses, and 24 dwelling units/acre for residential uses. The applicant is requesting that the "Maximum Intensity" for commercial space within mixed used developments be increased from a 0.40 floor area ratio to 0.50. This would be consistent with the maximum intensity for commercial development within the Commercial (C) land use designation. -.. Increasing the maximum intensity for commercial development would allow for more flexibility in the design process regarding mixed-use developments. For example, a given mixed-use development may not maximize the allowable density for residential units, and instead may choose to maximize the commercial portion of the development. As is the case with any development, a mixed-use project is required to comply with the provisions of the underlying zone. Setbacks, height restrictions, and parking requirements generally restrict the size and intensity of proposed development. If a proposed project conforms to the development standards of a given zone, staff is generally in support of the project. Also, mixed-use development requires approval of a conditional use permit; therefore, individual projects are reviewed on a site- specific basis. The City surveyed eight cities regarding their allowable mixed-use density. The following table illustrates the various densities allowed in each of the cities. CITY RESIDENTIAL DENSITY COMMERCIAL DENSITY Arcadia 24 du/ac 0.40 FAR. G.P. 2003-001 February 25, 2003 Page 2 . e . Monrovia L1mtted only by parklng/setbacks No commercial FAR, requirement San Dimas Limited only by parking/setbacks. No commercial FAR. requirement, re9ulated thru design review regulated thru design review process process La Verne Umlted only by parklng/selbacks. No commercial FAR. requirement, regulated thru C.U,P. process re9ulated thru C.U.P. process Brea No maximum density. regulated No commercial FAR. requirement thru Specific Plan process Whittier limited only by parklng/setbacks No commercial FAR. requirement Burbank 57 du/ac No commercial F .A.R. requirement Glendale No specific density limitation, entire No specific density limitation, entire project cannot exceed a total 1.2 project cannot exceed a total 1.2 FAR. (currentiy dreftln9 more FAR. (currently dreftlng more flexible mlxed.use regulations) flexible mixed-use regulations) Pasadena 48 du/ac No commercial FAR. requirement The development standards, conditional use permit and design review procedures generally determine the allowable intensity. of projects within the City. In reviewing a mixed-use project, an applicant may choose to maximize the residential density, and not maximize the commercial floor area ratio. Increasing the maximum intensity for commercial development will give staff and the applicant flexibility in the design process. In order to encourage mixed-use developments within appropriate land use designations, it is the Development Services Department's opinion that the allowable commercial floor area ratio should be increased. CEQA Pursuant to the provIsions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an Initial Study for the proposed project. Said Initial Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance that could not be made less than significant with mitigation incorporation. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. G.P.2003-001 February 25, 2003 Page 3 . e. , RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends that the "Commercial/Multiple Family" Land Use Designation in Table 2-A - City General Plan Land Use Designations be amended to read as set forth below (changes in bold): Planned Land Use Maximum Intensity City Acreage Designation CommerciaVMultiple Q.A.Q. 0.50 FAR for mixed 15.3 Family (MU-CIMF)- uses, and up to 24 Provides opportunities for du/acre, + 25% density development of bonus for affordable family commercial and residential housing projects; up to 50 mixed-use projects close du/ac for market rate to local services and senior housing projects facilities which foster the and up to 63 du/ae for use of alternative modes affordable senior housing of circulation such as projects (a minimum of pedestrian or bicycles. 25% of the units must be Commercial uses allowed affordable units). The 63 within this designation are units includes a maximum intended to serve the 25% density bonus. needs of the local residents as well as promote community interaction. Appropriate uses include medium to high-density residential, medical and professional offices. retail commercial, and personal services. If the City Council approves the proposed changes to the General Plan as recommended above, the changes would apply citywide to all properties designated as "Commercial/Multiple Family" (MU-C/MF). However, all mixed-use projects are subject to the appropriate discretionary approvals by the City. G.P. 2003-001 February 25, 2003 Page 4 . e . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION The Planning Commission should move to adopt the Negative Declaration. and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision, specific findings, and any conditions of approval. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this subdivision, prior to the February 25th public hearing, please contact Joseph Lambert, Associate Planner, in Planning Services at (626) 574-5444. Ap '1 by: ,Y1/~A'4"~~ Donna L. Butler Community Development Administrator Attachments: -Aerial Photographs and Zoning Maps of properties designated as "Commercial/Multiple Family" (MU-C/MF) -Vicinity Maps of properties designated as "Commercial/Multiple Family" (MU-C/MF) -Negative Declaration & Initial Study -Environmental Information G.P.2003-001 February 25, 2003 Page 5 _IT H .~~ ~ II ~~ i~1 ~~ ! '::::j I I ff?;l i ~ I u~;~ J~ I ~ i~ I~~~~ ...~~ EIIIllis.~Sf = BO:IIIIJICjf~Ji == == ~ - AlICE" . 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N ~PL 3 0 1110 ZOO 101I FOft -~ RODEll PL \ / ~ ( }SANDRAAVE ~, ~ oq: i: !i ~ LIVE OAK AVE ~r "It I /1.1:, 1 -- - -, \ \ ~ \ \ - ~ MIXed Use ~ Land Designation ~ oq: ... a: '!; ~ .~ ~ ~. opment SeMC8S Department Cj: . Engjneering Division -~.. . ~~ .0 I'tepetedby: R,&GarzB/ol, Febnay. 2IXI3 ~Rf~o" I ~ ~ ~ ~ J ./ \ SANDRA AVE ~ oq: i -- \ .-J " \ rJ - LIVE OAK AVE ~ (l \ r-\ \ '\ ,'\ "~ \. ~--~---~ ';0: '- ....,.-- mr--\ _,.. r- ~ \ \ \ x m g ~ ~ ~ ~ /-0-- - LVNROSE Sf ~ oq: l ~ Parcels with a Mixed Use (MU-C/MF) Designation GP 2003-001 ~ N 0 100 J 200 I1st I 100 ! " _...... "",~ - , ' .~f: . ,,~,:.- l' ,_fr.:..~ "I!:~~ ~ Mixed U La o ,,_ 58 ndDesignatlon ,., cadis 1c-21 Zone lP~t~D$$ wff11lfo ~ Mff)f~rgJ Q)$$~ ~ Q,JlC/Mf) 1D~~ffrro[Jj)!5l.,1.a ~ 0 . ~ ~/!,Y(QJfli) ~~ 2(O)@~C2@(o)1 ~ IpmentSsM Engineering C;;M~rtment I'RIpaedby: Rs'Gonzal>z. Febnia'y 2003 . e .. NEGATIVE DECLARATION (Draft) 1. Name. if any. and a brief description of project: Gp 2003-001: Proposed amendment to Table 2-A of the Community Development Chapter of the Ganeral Plan increasing the allowable floor area ratio of non-residential building square footage from a 0.40 floor area ratio to a 0.50 floor area ratio for mixed-use projects. 2. Location: Citywide 3, Entity or person undertaking project: . Romolo De Paolis 1771 E. Mountain Street Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 794-3981 The Planning Commission. having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the Planning Commission, Including the recommendation of the City's Staff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the Planning CommlssionlCity Council's flndings are as follows: The proposed General Plan Change will not have a significant effect upon the environment. The Planning Commission hereby flnds that the Negative Declaration reflects lis Independent judgment. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at: City of Arcadia Development SeNicas Department Community Development Division 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, 91007 (626) 574-5423 The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declaration are as follows: City of Arcadia Development SeNices Department Community Development Division 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, 91007 (626) 574-5423 "Ice (~ Staff Date Received for Filing Neg Dee 7/02 I e . File No. GP 2003-001 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Application No. GP 2003-001 2. Project Address (Location) Citywide 3. ProJect Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number: Romolo De Paolis 1771 E. Mountain Street Pasadena, CA 91101 (626) 794-3981 4. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia - Development Services Department Community Development Division - Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 5. Lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator (626) 574-5442 6. General Plan Designation: CommerciaVMultiple Family (MU-C/MF) 7. Zoning Classification: C-2 8. Description of Project: -1- CEOA Env. Checklist Part 1. 7/02 . e . File No. GP 2003-001 Proposed amendment to Table 2-A of the Oommunity Development Ohapter of the General Plan increasing the allowable floor area ratio of non-residential building square footage from a 0.40 floor area ratio to a 0.50 floor area ratio for mixed-use projects. 9. Surrounding land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) N/A 10. Other public agencies whose approval Is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): NIA 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 Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. [ ] Aesthetics r ] Biological Resources [ ] Geology/Soils [ ] HydrologylWater Quality [ I Mineral Resources r I Population & Housing r ] Recreation [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance r ] Air Quality [ ] Cultural Resources r ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ ] Land Use & Planning r ] Noise r ] Public Services [ ] Transportation / Circulation DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis ofthis initial evaluation: [Xl 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. -2- GEOA Env. Checklist Part 1. 7/02 I File No. GP 2003-001 [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. r] 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 remainihg effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or .Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated," an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT 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 because 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: e For: Donna Butler. Community Development Administrator The City of Arcadia - Development Services Department . ~&t Slgnat 'r (AJl1~ Prlnted ame f"'){ (Z-;z,/n3 Date I _'PvNNA- ~ For EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brlef explanation Is required for all answers except "No Impacf' answers that are adequately supported by the Information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses folloWing each question. A "No Impacf' 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 Impacf' 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 projecl-specificscreenlng analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, Including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction related as well as operatlon!!1 impacts. -3- CEOA Env. Checklist Part 1. 7/02 . e . File No, GP 2003-001 3. "Potentially Significant Impacr Is appropriate if there Is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more. "Potentially Signiflcantlmpacr entries when the determinaUon is made, an Environmental Impact Report Is required. 4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures haS reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to' a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and brlefiy explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17 "Earlier Analyses" may be cross-referenced). 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuanttb the tiering. program Environmental Impact Report, or other CEOA 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 17 at the end of the checklist. a} Earlier Analyses Used; Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by miUgatlon measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist, references to Information sources for potential Impacts (e.g., ganeral plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside documelitshould, where appropriate. Include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. 7. Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8. The explanaUon of each Issue should identify: a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any. u'sed to evaluate each quesUon: and b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. -4- CEOA Env. Checklist Parl1, 7/02 . e . File No.: GP 2003-001 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Slgnlflcant With Mitigation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact 1. AESTHETICS - Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 ~ b) Substantially damage scenic resources, Including. but not limited 0 0 0 ~ to, trees, rock outcropplngs, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and Its surroundings? o rgJ o o d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? o ~ o o The proposed project /s 8 General Plan Change increasing the allowable floor area of' non-residential building square footage from a 0.40 floor area ratio to a 0.60 floor area ratio for mixed-use projects. This Generel Plan Change would affect 16.3 acres citywide within the CommerciaVMultiple Family (MU-C/MF) land use designation. However. mixed use projects in the City must receive approval of a Conditional Use Permit prior to development. As individual projects are received, the potential environmental impacts of that project shall be addressed, As such. no adverse impact is anticipated due to the General Plan Chenge. 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts to agriculture resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California AgriCUltural land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing Impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non-agricultural use? (The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California Resources Agency to non-agricultural use? rgJ o o o a) b) Conflict with eXisting zoning for agricultural use. or a Williamson Act contract? o rgJ o o c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result In conversion of Farmland-to non-agricultural use? o o o rgJ CEOA Checklist 5 7/02 . File No.: GP 2003-001 Potentially Significant Impact . Less Than Slgnlficant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant ImPact No Impact The proposed project shall only affect those properties with a CommerciaVMultiple Family (MU-C/MF) land use designation. Aricultural areas do not have this land use designation. As such, the proposal will have no impacts on agricultural resources. 3. AIR QUALITY - Where available. the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: e a) Conflict with or obstruc1 Implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projec1ed air quality violation? t) Result In a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? o o o o o o o o o o o 181 e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? o 181 o 181 o 181 o 181 f) Create objectionable odors affectin9 a substantial number of people? The proposed project is e General Plan Chenge increasIng the allowable floor area of of non-residential building square footage from a 0.40 floor area ratio to a 0.50 floor area retio for mixed-use projects. This General Plan Change would affect 15.3 acres citywide within tha CommerciaVMultiple Family(MU-C/MF) land use designation. However, mixed use projects in the City must receive approval of a Conditional Use Pennit prior to development. As individual projects are received, the potentia! environmental Impacts of that project shall be addressed. As such, no adverse impact is anticipated due to the Generel Plan Change. 4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: . b) a) Have a substantial adverse impact, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species Identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species In local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans. o o o o o 181 o 181 CEOA Checklist 6 7/02 File No.: GP 2003-001 . Less Than Potantially Significant Less Than Significant With Slgnlncant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation policies, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetiands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (Including but not limited to . marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or 0 0 0 181 migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or migratory wildlife corridors. or impede the use of wildlife nursery sites? e) Confilct with any local policies or ordinances protectin9 biological 0 0 0 181 resources, such asa tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation 0 0 0 181 .- Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? The proposed project shall only affect those properties with a CommerciaVMultiple Family (MU-C/MF) land use designation. Propertias withIn the City with thIs land use designation are already developed and will not impact wildlife. Individual projects will be reviewed for code compliance and are subject to the provisions of the City's Tree Preservation Ordinance. As such, the proposal will have no impacts on biological resources. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a 0 0 0 181 historical resource as defined In~ 15064,5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change In the significance of an 0 0 0 181 archaeological resource pursuant to ~ 15064.5? c) Directly or Indlrectiy destroy a unique paleontological resource or 0 0 0 181 site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those Interred outside of formal cemeteries? o o o 181 . CEQA Checklist 7 7/02 . e . File No,: GP 2003-001 Potentially Significant Impact Le.. Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Those properties with a CommerclaVMultiple Family (MU-ClMF) land use designation shall be affected, which include 15.3 acres citywide. Most of these properties are currently developed with commercial land uses. The proposed General Plan change will notal/er the way individual projects are evaluated regarding cul/urel resources. As such, no adverse impacts on cuI/ural resources are anticipated. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delinaated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zonin9 Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. iI) Strong seismic ground shaking? Iii) Seismic-related ground failure. including liquefaction? v) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the. loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geOlogic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result In on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils Incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 0, o o o o IZI IZI IZI IZI IZI IZI IZI IZI IZI CEOA Checklist 8 7/02 . - . File No.: GP 2003-001 PolenUal1y Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Those properties with e CommerciaVMultiple Family (MU-C/MF) land use designation shall be affected, which Include 15.3 acres citywide. Most of these properties are currently developed with commercial land uses. The proposed General Plan change will not alter the way Individual projects are evaluated regarding geology and solis. As such, no adverse Impacts on geology and salls are anticipated. 7. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the publiC or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions Involving the release of hazardous materi!lls into. the environment? c) emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed schOOl? d) Be located on a site which Is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the pubilc or the environment? e) For a project located within an. airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted. within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result In a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a slglficant risk of loss, Injury or death Involving wildland fires, Including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CEQA Checklist 9 7/02 . File No.: GP 2003-001 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Those properties with a Commercial/Multiple Family (MU-C/MF) land use designation shaff be affected. which include 15.3 acres citywide. Most of these properties ere currently developed with commercial lend usas. The proposed General Plan change wlf/ not alter the way individual projects are evaluatad regarding hazardous substances, nor wiff it create or expose people to health hazards. The proposal will be in compffance with emergency access and fire safety regulations. As such, no advarse impacts are enticipated. 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: _.c) a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplles or Interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (i.e., the production rate of pre-existlng nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? D D D D D D D IZI Substantially alter the.existlng drainage pattem of the site or area, Including through the alteration of the course.of a stream or river, In a manner which would result In substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? D IZI D IZI d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area, D D D IZI Including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially Increase the rate or amount of suJface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity D D D IZI of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? , h) ..i 1) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality g) Place housing withln.a 10o-year flood hazard area, as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? Place within a 1 OO-yearfloodplaln structures which would Impede or redirect flood flows? D D D o D D D IZI D IZI D IZI. CECA Checklist 10 7/02 FileNo.: GP 2003-001 . Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With- Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact NO Impact i) Expose people or structures to a signIficant risk of loss, inj",ry or 0 0 0 IZJ death involving flooding. including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? j) Inundation by seiche. tsunami or mudflow? 0 0 0 IZJ k) Potential Impact of project construction on storm water runoff? 0 0 0 IZJ I) Potential impact of project post-construction activity on storm 0 0 0 IZJ water runoff? m Potential for discharge of storm water from areas from material 0 0 0 fZI storage, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing). waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery - areas or loading docks. or other outdoor work areas? n) Potential for discharge of storm water to cause significant harm 0 0 0 IZJ on the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies? , 0) Potential for discharge of storm water. to Impair the beneficial 0 0 0 IZJ uses of the receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefit? p) Potential for significant changes In the flow velocity or volume of 0 0 0 IZJ storm water runoff that can use environmental harm? q) Potential for significant Increases In erosion of the project site or 0 0 0 IZJ surrounding areas? Those properties with a Commercial/Multiple Family (MU-C1MF) land use designation shall be effected, which Include 15.3 acres citywide. Most of these properties are currently developed wIth commerc/al/and uses. The proposed General Plan change will not alter the way Individual projects are evaluated regarding hydrology and water quality. As such, no adverseimpacts are anticipated. 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: I a) Physically divide an established community? 0 0 0 IZJ CEQA Checklist 11 7/02 . -- pel b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (Including. but not limIted to the general plan, speciflc plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? File No.: GP 2003-001 Potentially Significant Impact o o Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o Less Than Significant Impact o o No Impact 181 181 c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? The proposed project would allow a greater commercial floor area ratio within the CommerclaVMultiple-Family land use designation. Individual projects would be evaluated based on the underlying zoning of the site and on It's individual merits. As such, no,adverse impects are anticipated. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result In the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specifiC plan or other land use plan? o o o o o o 181 181 Although the proposed project would affect 15.3 acres citywide, no minerai resources ara known to exist at the sites. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 11. NOISE - Would the project result In: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels In excess pf standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance. or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne vibration orgroundbome noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels In the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 181 181 181 181 181 CEQA Checklist 12 7/02 File No.: GP 2003-001 . Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact residing or working In the project area to excessive noise levels? f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working In the project area to excessive noise levels? o o o 181 The project will not result in exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established In the local general plan or noise ordinance. All proposed projects will be subject to the City's Noise Ordinance and those standards outlined In the General Plan. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. 12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth In an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or Indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other Infrastructure)? o o 181 o b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction ofreplacement housing elsewhere? o o o 181 . c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? o o o 181 Those properties with a CommerciaVMultipla Family (MU-C/MF) land usa designation shaJl be affected, which includes 15.3 acres citywide. Also, the propossal shaJl not alter the density of dwelling units allowed within the (MU-ClMF) land use designation. As such, no adverse significant Impacts are anticipated. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project: a} Result In substantial adverse physical Impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental Impacts. in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance Objectives for any of the public services: Fire protection? 0 0 181 0 Police protection? 0 0 181 0 Schools? 0 0 181 0 ~ Parks? 0 0 181 0 Other public facilities? 0 0 181 0 ~. CEQA Checklist . 13 7/02 ~ File No.: GP 2003-001 Potentially Significant Impact Lass Than Significant With Mitigation IncOrporallon Less Than Significant Impact No Impact Those properties with a CommerciaUMultiple Family (MU-C/MF) land use designation shall be affected, which Includes 15.3 acres citywide. The propossal shall not al/er the density of dwelling unl/s allowed within the (MU- C/MF) land use designation. Howwever. the proposal would potentially ellow for slightly more dense (.50 FAR instead of .40 FAR) commercial development within those ereas with e (MU-C/MF) land use designetlon. The increased commercial FAR would not significantly affect schools. police protection. perks. or fire protection. All individuel mixed-use developments shall be evaluated on a case by cese basis and all City departments will have an opportunity to comment on those developments. staff has not recaived negative feedback from the Fire or Police Departments regarding this proposal. It Is staffs opinion that an Increased allowable commercial FAR would not negatively effect public services. Also. the proposed allowable commercial FAR in the Commercial/Multiple Family (MU-C/MF) land use designation would be consistent with the allowable FAR within the Commercial (C) land use designation. Therefore. impacts to public seN/cas are anticipated to be less than significant. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The proposed project consists of IncreasIng the allowable commercial FAR within the CommerciaUMultiple Family (MU-CIMF) land use designation. This will not resul/ in increased population. as the allowable density of dwelling units withIn this area shall not be al/ered. As such. the project will not create a significant impact upon recreational services. 14. RECREATION - Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? . b) 15. TRANSPORTATIONrrRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity o/the street system (i.e., result in a substantial Increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volumeto capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed. either individually or cumulatively, a level of servica standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase In traffic levels or a change in location that results In substantial safety risks? tit, d) \, Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e;g.. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses o o o o o o o n o o o o o 181 o 181 o 181 o 181 o 181 o 181 CEOA Checklist 14 7/02 File No.: GP 2003-001 e Potentially Slgnfficarit Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? o o o I:8l f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? o o o I:8l g) Conflict with adopted policies. plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? The proposed project consists of increasing the alloweble commercial FAR within the CommerciaVMultiple Family (MU-C1MF) land use designation. This will not result;n increased population, as the allowable density of dwelling units within this area shall not be altared. Also, Individual mixed-use projects shall be required to comply with applicable parking regulations. Parking for these types of projects will be located onslte unless special appro valls granted through the conditional use permit process. As such, the impacts if any, are less than significant. o o o I:8l - a) UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? o o o I:8l b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? o o o I:8l c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage 0 0 0 I:8l facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from 0 0 0 I:8l exlstin9 entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitiements needed? In making this determination, the City shall consider whether the project is subject to the water supply assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, et seq. (SB 610), and the requirements of Government Code Section 664737 (SB221). , e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider 0 0 0 I:8l which serves or may serve the project determined that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand In CEQA Checklist 15 7/02 . e e File No.: GP 2003-001 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation NO Impact Less Than Significant Impact addition to the provider's existing commitments? f} Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? D 181 D D g) Comply with federal, state and local statues and regulations related to solid waste? D 181 D D The proposed project consists of Increasing the allowable commercial FAR within the CommerclaVMultiple Family (MU-CIMF) land use deslgnat/!;m. This will not result in increased population, as the allowable density of dwelling units within this area shall not be altered. Also, Individual mlxed-use projects shall be required to comply with all devalopment regulations based on the underlying zoning. The increase in allowable commercial FAR is incremental and Is consistent with- that of the Commercial (C) land use designation. As such, no adverse Impacts are anticipated. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) D D 181 D Does the project have the polential to degrade 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 Califomia history or prehistory? b) Does the project have Impacts that are 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 D 181 D c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or Indirectly? D D. 181 D The proposed project consists of increasing the allowable commercial FAR within the CommerciallMultiple Family (MU-CIMF) land use designation. This will not result in increased population, as the allowable density for dwelling units within this land use designation shall not be altered. Also, individual mixed-use projects shall be required to comply with all development regulations based on the underlying zoning. The increase in allowable commercial FAR is Incremental and is consistent with that .of the Commercial (C) land use designation. The Generel Plan has already identified the affected ereas as "mixed-use" and this project would simply af/ow increased flexibility In finding a balance between residential and commercial floor area for indivdual projects. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated. CEQA Checklist 16 7102 File No.~A 0 -;, -001 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 (626) 574-5400 ENVIRONMENT AL INFORMATION FORM DateFiled:~ Generallnfonnatlon. 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: (l.bH~t..O /J;. f?J,()U~ ---1J 71 e. . HOIJJ.I TIrIAJ 'iT . f~HJIP~.. C4 . 2. Address of project (Loca~ion): ~06 - '} J f). "7' I ~T ,.f-lJE-. e Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: 1r1J1"0001U-V ~~f9 ~rJ:. Ci' 1tfl- 6&} If'S) 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: 5. Zoning: HI)CU 1Jj.1;... 6. General Plan Designation: fmJect Description 7. Proposed use of site (project description): tit MI'iW u.s<<:.- os:; COI1H~ctlrl" e:. /UU./~/4--L Wt1l/ Tw'O. UvU..s 01= YIJ~7iIt~ ~I! \ \ " e l I Site Size: 160.11 j(Hf Sq. Ft I 'Zl '14. 9> . ]WI} 9. Square footage per building: . C.OH~c.J/rl; 1()767 t;p. - 1-,J~/P~kL 16/)"{ S.r. 10. Number of floors of construction: Tl-tf,U 11. Amount of off.street parking provided: 86 12. Proposed scheduling of project: H.Me-A, l+ z. 0 0 ') 13. Associated projects: IJk 14. Anticipated incremental deveiopment: . (.,,1-1\ - 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, ral1geof sale prices or . rents, and type of household sizes expected: ' S UAlrn ~ 8()f){) ~r: 16. If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: ~/... ,,4-tP ~ (/Jl:IJ'-II4P.1DUI40f) rr(6) 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: N',.,.A. 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: I.J,A 19. . If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: 1"8/tM<1. W> .f'ItOJv.T J!~~YI'IM,SI#~ ;.v I~L. Fr.6H .40 fArt TIJ .)0 F-Mf.. -2. 4/01 1\ \ \ , EnvlronlnfoFonn .,. Are the f~lIowing items applicable to the project or its effects? - checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES HQ o .>i 21. Olil OJa O~ o,xl 25, O~ ofii D~ __)iJ o Pl 30. Oft O~ 0)'1 22. 23. 24. 26. 27. 28. 29. Discuss below all itemS Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. 31. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing reSidential areas or public lands or roads, Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. Change in ground water quaIfty or'quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. Substantial 9hange in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more? Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, suc~ as toxic substances, flammable or explosives Substantial change i.n demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.) Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.) Relationship to a larger project or series of projects Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan, policy or ordinance consistent with this project? 32. 33. o 034. 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 e. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of.the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. Certification I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my' knowledge and belief. DateOH'Z.. z.l?o1 (/;t. 6- (Signature) For }2()/1()l{) ()l; jPMU~ e . EnvfronlnfoForm -4- 4/01