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RESOLUTION NO. 1686
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP
02-019 TO EXPAND AN EXISTING RESTAURANT (FULL HOUSE RESTAURANT)
AT 1220 S. GOLDEN WEST AVENUE.
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2002, a conditional use permit application was filed by
Full House Restaurant, to expand an existing restaurant. Full House Restaurant,
(Development Services Department Case No. C:U.P. 02-019) at property commonly known
as 1220 S. Golden West Avenue; and
WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on December 10, 2002, at which time all
interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. 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 project.
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 use 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 notadversefy affect the
comprehensive General Plan because the land use and current zoning are consistent with
the General Plan.
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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 02-019, to expand the existing Full House Restaurant, upon the following
conditions:
1. The restaurant approved by CUP 02.:.019 is limited to the 1,173 square foot
food court area that shall be constructed in compliance with the Building and Fire Codes, to
the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall and Community Development
Administrator. The hours of operation on any day shall be between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00
midnight.
2. All onsite signage shall be in compliance with the City's sign ordinance (AMC
Sec. 9262.4 to Sec. 9262.4.20). All signage shall be reviewed and approved by the
Planning Division and appropriate permits shall be obtained from the Building Division. All
signage shall be removed unless an SADR approval or Building Permit is on file in the
Development Services Department regarding said signage. This includes wall signs,
window signs. and temporary banners.
3. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for
CUP 02-019, shall be grounds for immediate suspension and/or revocation of any
approvals, which shall result in closing of the restaurant.
4. Approval of CUP 02-019 shall not take effect until the property owner and
applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development
Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of
approval.
5. 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 conceming 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
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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.
SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect
the Commission's action of December 10, 2002, and the following vote:
AYES: Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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 14th day of January.2003, by the following votes:
AYES: Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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Chairman, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
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Secretary, PlanRl
City of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
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STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
December 10, 2002
TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: Joseph Lambert, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 02-019 to expand an
existing restaurant (Full House restaurant) at 1220 S. Golden West
Avenue.
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SUMMARY
This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Full House restaurant to
convert approximately 1,173 square feet of food court area to restaurant space at
1220 S. Golden West Avenue. The Development Services Department is
recommending denial of this application, based on the factors listed in this report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Full House restaurant
LOCATION: 1220 S. Golden West Avenue (in the President Square shopping
center)
REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to convert approximately 1,173 square
feet of food court area to restaurant. Full House restaurant is
approximately 3,900 square feet and the applicant is proposing to
expand the restaurant an additional 1,173 square feet. The
proposed expansion would take floor area away from the adjacent
food court area.
SITE AREA: 240,930 square feet (5.53 acres)
FRONTAGES: Approximately 637 feet on Golden West Avenue
Approximately 378 feet on Duarte Road
Approximately 378 feet on Naomi Avenue
CUP 02-019
December 10, 2002
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EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
This site is within the President Square shopping center, which
includes the 99 Ranch Market, Full House restaurant, food court,
and several retail and office uses. The entire shopping center is
zoned C-1 & D
SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: Multiple-family residential; zoned R-3
South: Multiple-family residential; zoned R-3
East Commercial retail center and a nonconforming apartment
building: zoned C-2
West: Multiple-family residential and an automobile service
station; zoned R-3 and C-2 respectively.
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial
BACKGROUND
On April 9, 1991, the Planning Commission granted a Conditional Use Permit (CUP
91-003) to operate a 14,179 square foot food court within an existing 62,099 square
foot shopping center (President Square). Another part of CUP 91-003 was a parking
modification to provide 383 parking spaces in lieu of 385. Any significant alteration
to the approved use (food court) requires a Conditional Use Permit application.
PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
The applicant is proposing to convert approximately 1,173 square feet of food court
area to restaurant. Full House restaurant is approximately 3,900 square feet and the
applicant is proposing to expand the restaurant an additional 1,173 square feet. The
proposed expansion would take floor area away from the adjacent food court area
and Full House restaurant would expand to 5,136 square feet.
The original Conditional Use Permit granted permission to operate an approximately
14,179 square foot food court area. Between the original approval date and now,
approximately 3,900 square feet of the food court area was devoted to Full House
restaurant seating area. Originally, the Full House restaurant seating area was part
of the food court seating area and was in compliance with CUP 91-003. The Full
House area and the food court were one big seating area. Over time, the Full House
restaurant seating area became completely separated by a wall from the food court
area and is now a separate restaurant. In staff's opinion, the restaurant use is more
intense than a food court use.
The proposed expansion of Full, House restaurant would result in approximately
5,136 square feet of restaurant area and 9,500 square feet of food court. The
CUP 02-019
December 10, 2002
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original Conditional Use Permit was intended for the entire 14,179 square foot space
to be food court area. Of the 1,173 square feet Full House plans to add,
approximately 442 square feet of that will be used for additional restaurant seating
area. The remaining 731 square feet will be used as kitchen and restroom areas.
Based on occupancy limits set forth in the Uniform Building Code, 442 square feet of
additional seating area can accommodate 29 seats.
ParkinQ
When CUP 91-003 was evaluated, the 14,179 square foot food court area was
parked as a restaurant. The required parking for an eating establishment is 10
parking spaces for every 1 ,000 square feet of floor area. At that time, staff
determined that 385 parking spaces were required by code. As part of CUP 91-003,
the Planning Commission granted a parking modification to provide 383 spaces in
lieu of 385 spaces required.
The applicant submitted a parking survey of all the parking spaces within the entire
shopping center. The survey was conducted from October 14 to October 27, 2002 at
one-hour intervals beginning at 11:00 AM and ending at 10:00 PM. The survey
indicates that there are usually between 15 and 70 parking spaces available of the
383 spaces surveyed. The busiest time surveyed was Sunday, October 20, at 8:00
PM, which indicated three spaces available for the entire shopping center.
According to the parking survey, there were at least 10 times during that week when
less than 10 parking spaces were available. In addition, there were several times
during the parking survey when less than 20 parking spaces were available. This
indicates that parking is an issue at this shopping center and there is not any extra
parking available.
The Full House restaurant is an intense use and usually operates at capacity during
lunch and dinner hours. The existing food court is usually not operating at capacity,
and also serves many customers who come in for take-out. In staff's opinion, Full
House restaurant probably serves twice as many sit-down customers as the food
court.
Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer for the City of Arcadia, recommended that a qualified
traffic engineer conduct an expanded traffic and parking study to determine if the
existing parking lot can accommodate the restaurant expansion. Staff originally told
Mr. Cline that the restaurant expansion consisted of a 2,600 square foot conversion
of food court to restaurant and his original recommendation was based on those
figures. However, at the time this report was written, staff advised Mr. Cline that the
restaurant expansion involved approximately 1,100 square feet of floor area, and he
still stands by his recommend(,itions listed in his memo dated November 14, 2002.
It is staff's opinion that the expansion of Full House restaurant would result in a
significant increase of traffic at the shopping center. As demonstrated in the
applicant's parking survey, there are very few extra parking spaces under existing
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December 10, 2002
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,conditions, especially during lunch and dinner hours. CUP 91-003 granted approval
for an approximate 14,000 square foot food court. Full House restaurant was not
originally intended to be a restaurant separate from the food court area. Now, the
restaurant area takes up approximately 3,900 square feet of the food court and in
staff's opinion, is a much more intense use than the food court.
Currently, adjacent to the food court and Full House restaurant, there is an additional
sit-down restaurant and a bank. These uses, as well as 99 Ranch Market, are also
popular destinations within President Square that share parking in the shopping
center. The President Square shopping center was originally designed as a retail
shopping center and the parking lot is not designed to accommodate additional
intense restaurant uses.
CEQA
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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
Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. The mitigation
measures are those conditions of approval that address the potential noise, parking,
and police service impacts.
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.
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4. That the sjte 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 recommends denial of Conditional Use
Permit Application No. CUP 02-019 due to the fact that the existing parking lot is not
designed to accommodate the additional traffic generated by the restaurant
expansion.
If the Planning Commission determines that based on the evidence presented this is
an appropriate use ,at this site and moves to approye Conditional Use Permit CUP
01-019, staff recommends the following conditions of approval:
1. The restaurant approved by CUP 02-019 is limited to the 1,173 square foot
food court area that shall be constructed in compliance with the Building and
Fire Codes, to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall and
Community Development Administrator. The hours of operation on any day
shall be between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight.
2. All onsite signage shall be in compliance with the City's sign ordinance (AMC
Sec. 9262.4 to Sec. 9262.4.20). All signage shall be reviewed and approved
by the Planning Division and appropriate permits shall be obtained from the
Building Division. All signage shall be removed unless an SADR approval or
Building Permit is on file in the Development Services Department regarding
said signage. This includes wall signs, window signs, and temporary banners.
3. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for
CUP 02-019, shall be grounds for immediate suspension and/or revocation of
any approvals, which shall result In closing of th~ restaurant.
4. Approval of CUP 02-019 shall not take effect until the property owner and
applicant have executed and tiled the Acceptance Form available from the
Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of
these conditions of approval.
5. 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 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
CUP 02-019
December 10, 2002
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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
Denial
The Planning Commission should move to deny this Conditional Use Permit
Application No. CUP 02-019, because the proposal cannot satisfy all of the
'required prerequisite conditions for a Conditional use Permit, and direct staff
to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific
findings.
Approval
If the Planning Commission intends to approve Conditional Use Permit Application
No. CUP 02-019. the Commission should move to adopt the Negative Declaration,
state the supported findings, 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 matter prior to the December 10, 2002 public hearing,
please contact Joe Lambert at (626) 574-5444.
nna L. utler
Community Development Administrator
Attachments: Aerial Photo & Zoning Map
Land Use Map
Photographs
Memos from other City Departments
Parking Survey submitted by applicant
Correspondence and plans submitted by applicant
Negative Declaration & Initial Study
Environmental Information
CUP 02-019
December 10, 2002
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MEMORANDUM
POLICE DEPARTMENT
DATE: November 8, 2002
TO: Joe Lambert, Planning Services
FROM: Bob Sanderson, Captain ~
SUBJECT: CUP 02-019,1220 S. Golden West Ave.
Back2round
The "Full House Restaurant".Jocated at 1220 S. Golden West Ave., has an existing
restaurant space of 3,900 square feet and seeks to add an additional 2,600 square feet to
their restaurant. The restaurant is located within the food court of the President's Square
. shopping center.
Discussion
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The police department has no objection to an expansion of the restaurant per se, however,
it appears from the plans that existing general food court dining area would be used in
this expansion. The police department is not aware of the lease and ownership situation
within the food court area, but it is our understanding that different restaurants operate in
the food court. The expansion of the "Full House Restaurant" would take up some of the
general dining area.
Would this expansion encroach upon the dining area of other restaurants in the food
court? Is there agreement from the other merchants to approve this expansion? Our
concern focuses on any potential disagreements or disturbances that may be created by
this expansion with other merchants in the food court area.
Recommendation
Provided that there is agreement from any adjacent merchant potentially impacted by
expansion, construction and available dining area usage, the police department has no
objection to approval of the CUP for this project.
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MEMORANDUM
Development Services Department
DATE:
November 14, 2002
TO:
Joe Lambert, Associate Plan'/1 _ .-
Ed Cline, Traffic Engineer ~
FROM:
SUBJECT:
CUP 02-019 .1220 SOUTH GOLDEN WEST AVENUE
As requested, I have reviewed the plans for the proposed conversion of approximately 2,600
square feet of food court to a quality restaurant in the shopping center located at 1220 South
Golden West Avenue. The plans included a parking survey that was conducted over the last
two weeks of October 2002.
The parking survey found that the existing 381-space parking lot was essentially ,full during
several study periods, usually on weekends.
According to widely used trip generation data (ITE), a 2,800 square-foot quality restaurant could
add 31 additional vehicle trips per hour during the heavier traffic periods on Saturday. The
parking study shows that Saturdays and Sundays are the heaviest traffic days of the week. It is
unkl10wn how much traffic would be removed from the site due to the conversion of the food
court to the quality restaurant.
For these reasons, I recommend that a qualified traffic engineer conduct an expanded traffic
and parking study. This study should examine the following issues:
. How much parking demand would be eliminated by the removal of the food court?
. How much traffic generation credit should be applied to the quality restaurant trip
generation based on the removal of the food court.
. Would any significant traffic related impacts be created at both Golden West Avenue and
Naomi Avenue and Golden West Avenue and Duarte Road as the result of additional
traffic generated by the quality restaurant?
. Would any traffic impacts be created at any of the existing shopping center driveways as
the result of the additional traffic generated by the proposed project?
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Philip A. Wray, City Engineer
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President Square
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PARKING SPACE ANAL VZE TOTAL PARKING SPACE: 381
Numbers below are shown for vacant spaces only
MON TUE WED THRU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED THRU FRI SAT SUN
10/14 10/15 10/16 10/17 10/18 10/19 10/20 10/21 10/22 10/23 10/24 10/25 10/26 10/27
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2:00PM 65 47 52 35 37 ~ r 70 52 46 25 34 1fi - 23
3:00PM 70 81 78 55 38 35 32 79 78 74 67 45 35 20
4:00PM 69 93 97 78 69 68 69 82 74 52 84 87 38 43
5:00PM 77 62 78 63 79 55 52 86 68 65 78 63 58 42
6:00PM 52 59 62 35 45 32 45 67 51 78 43 46 36 24
7:00PM 37 II 22 ..ll 16 21 23 24 24 29 26 49 27 28
8:00PM 32 27 37 13 18 J! .2 43 45 41 18 28 57 42
9:00PM 187 121 164 132 131 83 58 132 182 173 128 86 121 125
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Dear Mr, Lambert:
R.e, Application no. : CUP 2002-019
1220 S. Golden West Ave, Arcadia, Ca 91007
Full House Restaurant
After having reviewed Mr. Ed Cline, City TIlIfIic Eilgineer's 11/14/02 memorandum to you, we feel it is absolutely
necessmy to clarify the pwpose of our request to add approx. 1,100 s.! to our restaurant:
1. proposed space is approx. 1,100 s.f. , not 2,600 s.f. as mentioned in Mr. Cline's memo.
2. Seating area is approx. 300 s.f" 800 s.f. expanded kitchen.
When Full House Restaurant was opened ten years ago, the kitchen was set up to prepare Chinese dishes when
ordered. However, due to demand, trend and competition, we have added "dim sum" dishes which preparation
demands lI1B"uaIlabor on site. The existing kitchen.is quite impossible to accommodate extra kitchen help ( approx,
6 dim sum che1S). We have requested Landlord to allow us to convert space of Care' Plus to kitchen, however,
this will create a veI)' poor floor plan in Food Court. FiIJa) decision of Landlord is to enclose off the north side of
Food Court for Full House. The expanded seating area will be approx. 300 s.t: creating 2 tables, 8 chairs.
Enclo.sed are drawings:
1. current floor plan of Food Court with BBQ take out counter facing west
2. Landlord's proposed c~ose offnortb side of Food Court
3. reposition BBQ take out counter facing,south, existing bathrooms to be relocated
4. new proposed floor plan - BBQ take out counter turned facing south
new bathroom location with new hallway between new seating area .
-::. demolish existing bathrooms to kitchen area
We sincerely hope this will help the planning department to prepare a correct report to planning commissioners for
the 12/10/02 hearing. Please feel free to call my architect, Mr, Fonzy Kao or Landlord's Property Manager, Miss
Susana Chan at 626446-1212 if we can be of further assistance to you.
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
1. Name, If any, and a brief description of project:
Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2002-019: A Conditional Use Permit to add approximately 1,100
:square feet to an existIng 3,900 square foot restaurant.
2. Location:
12205. Golden West Avenue, City of ArcadIa, County of Los Angelss'
3. Entity or person undertaking project:
Full House Resteurant
1220 S. Golden West Avenue
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 523-3659
ihe 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 findings are as follows:
The proposed use is consistent with .the zoning and General Plan land use designation of the
project site and will not have a significant effect upon the environment.
'The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgment.
A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at:
City of Arcadia Development Services Department
Community Development Divi:sion
240 W. HuntIngton Drive .
Arcadia, 91007
(626) 574-5423
'The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constnute the record of
proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declaration are as follows:
City of Arcadia Dev/llopment Services Department
Community Development DivIsIon
240 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, 91007
(626) 574-5423
Joe {hA~
Staff
Date Received for Filing
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7/02
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File No. CUP 2002-019
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title:
Application No. CUP 2002-019
2. Project Address (Location)
1220 S. Golden West Avenue
3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number:
Full House Restaurant
1220 S. Golden West Avenue ' .
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 523-3659
. 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:
Commercial
7. Zoning Classification:
C-1
8. Description of Project:
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Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2002-019: A Conditional Use Permit to
add approximately 1,100 square feet to an existing 3,900 square foot restaurant.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's
surroundings.)
The properties to the north and south are zoned R-3, and are developed
with multiple-family residential land uses. The properties to the west are
zoned R-3 and 0-2, and are developed with multiple-family residential uses
and a service station, respectively. The property to the east is zoned 0-2
and is developed with a commercial retail center and a non-conforming
apartment building.
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits,
financing approval, or'participation agreement):
N/A
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.
r ] Aesthetics
[ ] Biological Resources
r ] Geology/Soils
[ ] HydrologylWater Quality
[ ] Mineral Resources
[ ] Population & Housing
r ] Recreation
r ] Utilities and Service Systems
[ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance
[ ] Air Quality
r ] Cultural Resources
[ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials
[ ] Land Use & Planning
r ] Noise
[ ] Public Services
[ ] Transportation / Circulation
DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this 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.
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r] 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.
r] 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 tpat earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, and if
any remaining 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.
r] 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:
For:
Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator
The City of Arcadia - Development Services Department
Signature
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11/7/b"L
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impacr answers that are adequately
supported by the Information sources a lead agency cites In the parentheses follOWing each question.
A "No Impacr 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 Impacr 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).
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2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site,
cumulative as well as project,leveJ, indirect as well as direct. and construction related as well as
operational impacts.
3. "Potentially Significant Impacr is appropriate If there Is substantial evidence that an effect is
significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impacr entries when the determination Is
made, an Environmental Impact Report is required.
4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation
measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impacr to a "Less Than Significant
Impact:" - The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they
reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17 "Earlier
Analyses" may be cross-referenced).
5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program Environmental Impact Report,
or other CECA 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.
6,
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 mjtlgatlon 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.
Lead agencies are encouraged to Incorporate into the checklist, references to Information sources
for potential impacts (e.g.. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or
outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the
statement is 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 explanation of each issue should Identify:
a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant.
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Poten~ally Significant Less Than
Significant With Significant No
Impact MltlgaUon ImPact Impact
IncorporaUon
1. AESTHETICS - Would the project
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 181
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited 0 0 0 181
to. trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
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The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to expand an existing restaurant use within an
existing commercial building. The project site is alraady developed with commercial buildings and no additional
construction ;s proposed. The project site is surrounded by similar commercial uses and is part of a larger
shopping center. As such, no adverse impact is anticipated.
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
Depl. 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?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of
the site and Its surroundlngs~
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would
adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
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Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson
Act contract?
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?
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lass Than
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Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
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No
Impact
The proposal Is (:onsistent with the Commercial/and use designation of the General Plan and with the zoning
of the site, and is required to comply with the regulations of any other jurisdictional agency with appliceble
environmental regulations. The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial
construction is proposed at the project site. 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:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an
existing or projected air quality violation?
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c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net Increase of any criteria
pollutant for which the proj ect region Is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including
releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
f) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of
people?
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The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to expand an existing restaurant use within an
existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional
construction is proposed. The continued use of the site will be in accordanCe with local air quality regulations
as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. As such, no edverse impacts are
anticipated.
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
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?
. b) Have a substantial adverse Impact on any riparian habitat or other
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Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant With Significant No
Impact Mlijgatlon Impact Impect
IncorporaUon
sensitive natural community identified In local or regional plans,
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 protectedwellands
as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but
not limited to , marsh, vemal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological Interruption or other meal)s?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any na~ve resident or 0 0 0 1:81
migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or
migratory wildlife corridors. or impede the use of wildlife nursery
sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological 0 0 0 1:81
resources, such as a tree preservation polley 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 consists of a conditional use permit to expand an existing restaurant usa within an
existing commarcial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional
construction is proposed. As such, the proposal will have no impacts on biological rasources.
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 !j15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an 0 0 0 181
archaeological resource pursuant to !j15064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unlql,le paleontological resource or . 0 0 0 IZI
site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of 0 0 0 IZI
formal cemeteries?
The project site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed.
. As S1!ch, no adverse impacts on cultural ri1sources are anticipated.
GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
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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 delineated on the
most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map
issued by the St~te 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?
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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?
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tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers
are not available for the disposal of waste water?
While this entire region Is subject to the effects of seismic activity, the subject location has not been determined
to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. The site is essentially flat land,
and is not within an area subject to inundation, subsidance, or expansion of soils. The proposed project
consists of a conditional use permit to expand an existing restaurant use within an existing commercial
building. The project- site is already developed with commercial buiidings and no additional construction is
proposed. As such. no adverse impacts are anticipated.
7.
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the
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Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials?
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Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Slgnlflcanl No
Impact Impact
o
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b)
Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions
Involving the release of hazardous materials into the
environment?
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c)
emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter
mile of an existing or proposed school?
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d)
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Be located ona site which is included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant to Govemment Code Section
65962,5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment?
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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
eirport 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 sigificant risk of loss, injury or
death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are
adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are Intermixed
with wildlands?
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The project site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed.
The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the
project site. The proposed project does not involve hazardous substances, nor will It create. or expose people
to health hazards. The proposal will be in compliance with emergency access and fire safety regulations. As
such. no adverse impacts are anticipated.
. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
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a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies 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-existing
nearby wells would drop toa level which would not support
eXisting land uses or planned uses for which permits have been
granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing 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
01'1- or (iff-site?
d)
Substantially alter the existing drainage. pattem of the site or area,
inclUding through the alteration of the course of a stream or river.
or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoffin a
manner which would result in flooding 01'1- or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would B)(ceed the capacity
of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
f) OtherWise substantially degrade water quality
g) Place housing within a 1 OO-year flood hazard area, as mapped on
a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 100-year floodplain structures which would Impede
or redirect flood,flows?
I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or
death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the
failure of a levee or dam?
. j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
D.
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
SignIRcant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
No
Impact
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181
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181
181
181
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Po19ntially
Slgnlflcant
Impact
Less Than
Slgnlflcant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
No
Impact
k) Potential impact of project construction on storm water runoff? 0 0 0 ~
I) Potential Impact of project post-construction activity on storm 0 0 0 ~
water runoff?
m Potential for discharge Qf storm water from areas from material 0 0 0 rzI
storage. vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing).
waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery
areas or roading docks, or other outdoor work areas?
n) Potential for discharge of storm water to cause significant harm 0 0 0 rzI
on the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies?
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0) Potential for discharge of storm- water to Impair the beneficial 0 0 0 181
. 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 rzI
storm water runoff that can use environmental harm?
q) Potential for Significant increases in erosion of the project site or 0 0 0 rzI
surrounding areas?
The projecf site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed.
The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed et the
project site. There will be no change to the existIng drainage and runoff generated by the project site. As
such. no adverse Impacts ere anticipated.
9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) PhYSically divide an established community? 0 0 0 rzI
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of 0 0 0 rzI
an agency with jurisdiction over the project (Including. but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan. local coastal program, or
zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
. c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural 0 0 0 ~
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Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
M1l1getion
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impacl
No
Impact
community conservation plan?
The proposal is consistent with the Commercial land use designation of the General Plan and with the C-1
zone. .and is required to comply with the regulations of any other jurisdictional agency with applicable
environmental regulations. The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to expand an existing
restaurant use within an existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial
buildings and no additional construction is proposed. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
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?
No minerai resources are known to exist at the site. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
10. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
11. NOISE - Would the project result in:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of
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 or groundbome 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?
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 air:port, would the project expose people
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
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
WIIh
Mitigation
Incorporation
No
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
The project I>lte il> I>urrounded by I>imilar UI1eI> and no additional commercial conl>truction il> propol>ed at the
project I>lte. Therefore, there will not be any new I>ourcel> of noil>e at the project I>lte. AI> I>uch. 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
IZI
o
o
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
o
o
o
IZI
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
o
IZI
o
o
. ..,
The project I>lte is I>urrounded by similar usel> and no additional commercial conl>tructlon il> proposed at the
project site. Also, there will not be any naw construction of rel>ldentlal units. As such, no adverse Impacts ere
anticipated.
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 0 IZI
Police protection? 0 0 0 IZI
Schools? 0 0 0 IZI
Parks? 0 0 0 IZI
Other public facilities? 0 0 0 IZI
The project I>ite Is already developed with a commercial building and no addftlonal construction Is proposed.
The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the
project site. Therefore, no impacts to public services are anticipated.
14. RECREATION - Would the project:
a) Increase the use.of existing neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that substantial physical
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Potentlany Significant Less Than
Signlflcant With Significant No
Impact Mitlgation Impact Impact
Incorporatlon
deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the D D D t8I
construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to expand an existing restaurant use within an
existing commarcial building. The project sita is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional
construction is proposed. As such, the project will not create a significant impact,upon recreational services.
15. TRANSPORTATJONITRAFFIC. Would the project:
a) Cause an Increase In traffic which Is substentlalln relation to the D D D t8I
existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (I.e" result In
a substantial increase In either the number of vehicle trips, the
volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at Intersections)?
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b} Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service D D D f8I
. 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 D D D t8I
increase !n traffic levels or a change in location that results in
substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., D D D t8I
sharp curves or dangerous Intersections) or Incompatible uses
(e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result In Inadequate emergency access? D D D t8I
f} Result in inadequate parking capacity? D D t8I D
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting D D D t8I
altemative transportation (e.g" bus tumouts, bicycle racks)?
The proposed project consists of a conditional use permit to expand an existing restaurent use within an
existing commercial building. The project site is alreedy developed with commercial buildings and no additional
construction is proposed. Part of the conditional use permit process will include an analysis of the parking
situation and a determination by staff on the adequacy of parking. As such, the impacts if any, are less than
. significant.
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16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control Board?
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?
c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage
facilities or expansion of existing facilities. the construcilon of
which could cause significant environmental effects?
d)
Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded
entitlements 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
which serves or may serve the project determined that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
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?
g) Comply with federal, state and local statues and regulations
related to solid waste?
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Significant
Impact
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D
D
D
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
D
D
D
D
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Less Then
Slgnlncant No
Impact Impact
D
D
D
D
D
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The project site is already developed with a commercial building and no additional construction is proposed.
The project site is surrounded by similar uses and no additional commercial construction is proposed at the
proiect site. As such, no adverse impacts are anticipated.
17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential 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
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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)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects whlc~ will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirecUy?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
No
Impact
[gJ
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The proposed project consisfs of a conditional use permit to expand an existing restaurant usa within an
existing commercial building. The project site is already developed with commercial buildings and no additional
construction is proposed. The conditional use permit shall not result in cumulative impacts to the surrounding.
neighborhood or limit the future development of the neighborhood. As such, no adverse impacts are
anticipafed.
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
(626) 514-5400
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
Date Filed: 1C>- 14 - o~
General Information .
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
_r-VL-L. 1-l~t)SE. I2B,-AUe.Mrr
l~o s. erl>L-Det-l ,,.Joe.... A-uE:.
ARGI\PIA.
CA
cl\oolb
2. Address of project (Location):
i2-'2.0 'S. E{OL.DEN Wj;ST AVi:'. Af<CADfA. CA ~l <<=:>06
.. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
_FoNZ-\ !ClIO
3-IOfIMAAvl=-, WI>>,c......V1IJA-. ~A C\11~O
( b;2--b ~ l?2-0 - ?61iq .
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:
P.,UIWIN&, ~LUTRtCAI.- f>LVHI<:l,IN6- peRMIT.
5., Zoning: C - I 11 .D
6. General Plan Designation:
Proiect Descriotion
7.
Proposed use of site (project description):
.F6-S,..AVR,AIJT . AT:>t>ITION
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Site Size:
71800
Sq. Ft./
Acre(s)
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9.
Square footage per building:
10. Number of floors of construction:
f'l.-ooR ONLT,
11. Amount of off-street parking provided:
rJlA
12. Proposed scheduling of project:
c:OMr\..e....n~ pPO)C::CT ON'\ME; sNDot=- '(E:AR. z.oo'2.
13. Associated projects:
N/A
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14. Anticipated incremental development:
. N/A
15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of household sizes expected:
N/A
16. If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally orientfild, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation:
Nel6"~eaR~oop Dp.leAireJ> RpS.TA"'~AIo.l", I-o/Wwi!'t ffl!:>t-I BA'KUf ResrA<iRMJ1.
,,",0 \.oAOlllltli "Del<, ToTA-I_ "rf2.EA sf. e 1-(0000RS f'f;R. )),I,'r'. ~ ~ &p.<<Afid'J'\
17. lfindustrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: '?~.......t K .
N fA
18. 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
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19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this
and indicate clearly why the application is required:
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.20. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items
checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary).
YES NO
o \81 21. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground
contours.
o ~ 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public
lands or roads.
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23.' Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
24.' Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
25. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
26. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage
patterns.
27. Substantial change in existing n()ise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
28. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more?
29. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
flammable or explosives
30. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
sewage, etc.)
31. Substantial increase in fossil ~uel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas.
etc.)
o !XI 32.
o m. 33.
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?
o a 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 SettinD
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.)
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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.
Date
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