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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1685 . . . RESOLUTION NO. 1685 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-014 FOR A 54 UNIT SENIOR APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 148-158 WEST LAS TUNAS DRIVE WHEREAS, on July 17, 2002, a Conditional Use Permit application was filed by American Senior Living to construct and operate a 54-unit senior apartment complex with a minimum of 20% of the units to be affordable senior units, Development Services Department Case No. C.U.P. 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040, at prQperty commonly known as 148-158 West Las Tunas Drive, more particularly described in attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, on December 10, 2002, a public hearing was held before the Planning Commission on said matter at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and. NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY 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. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper use for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed senior housing is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan, and the density of 36 dwelling units per acres is less than the allowable density set forth in the General Plan which permits up to 63 dwelling units per acre for affordable senior housing. -1- 1685 a. . . 5. 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 02-014 and Architectural Design Review 02-040 to construct and operate a 54-unit senior apartment complex with a minimum of 20% of the units to be affordable senior units, upon the following conditions: 1. Final plans shall be in substantial compliance with the plans on file in the subject cases, CUP 02-014 and ADR 02-040. 2. The project shall be approved by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 3. A minimum of 20% of the units shall be "affordable" senior units as defined by the California Community Redevelopment Law. The remainder of the tenants may be a minimum of 62 years of age or older. All affordable units must be age restricted to seniors as defined by the California Community Redevelopment law. 4. An outdoor lighting plan, including decorative parking lot lighting shall be submitted to the Community Development Administrator for review and approval. 5. The final landscape plans shall be submitted to the City's landscape architect for review and approval. That all "specimen" trees shall be a minimum of 36" box and all other trees shall be a minimum of24" box. Street trees shall be in compliance with the City's Street Tree Master Plan dated August 2001. 6. All proposed signing shall be submitted for approval to the Development Services Department per the City's design review guidelines. 7. The applicant shall prepare a storm water mitigation plan including the structural Best Management Practices (BMPs) as required by Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan (SUSMP). 8. 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 "2- 1685 . . . agents to attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 9. The applicant shall Prepare a local Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for all construction activities as well as complete all Storm Water forms. 10. C.U.P. 02-014 and ADR 02-040 shall not take effect until the owner and applicant have executed a form available at the Community Development Division indicating awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. 11. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this Conditional Use Permit shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of said Permit. SECTION 4. The decisions, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of December 10. 2002 and the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson NOES: None ABSENT: None SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution. -3- 1685 - I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Resolution No. 1685 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on Jam - 14, 2003 ,by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson NOES: None ABSENT: None ~ €/{ U> Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia Secretary, Plan City of Arcadia . APPROVED AS TO FORM: . ~p-~ Steplien P. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia -4- 1685 .' .,' ~\ . . " .. , . . ATTACHMENT TO CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION D. LEGALDESCRWnON 148-158 WEST LAS TUNAS DRIVE AND 141 WEST LIVE OAK AVENUE THE LAND REFERRED TO IN THIS COMMITMENT IS IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AND IS DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS: PARCEL 1, THE WEST 1B5.4B FEET OF THE EAST 768;00 FEET OF LOT 6B OF SANTA ANITA COLONY, IN THE CITY OF ARCADIA, AS PER MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 42 PAGE B7 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY, EXCEPT THEREFROM THAT PORTION INCLUDED WITHIN THE LINES OF THE BO FOOT STRIP OF LAND CONDEMNED FOR FLOOD CONTROL PURPOSES BY FINAL DECREE ENTERED IN CASE NO. 519554 OF THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES, AS DESCRIBED IN CERTIFICATE OF TITLE NO, TV-6115B ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR OF TITLES OF SAID COUNTY, PARCEL 2. THAT PORTION OF THE EASTERLY 5B2,52 FEET OF LOT 68 IN SANTA ANITA COLONY, AS SHOWN ON MAP RECORDED IN BOOK 42 PAGE 87 OF MISCELLANEOUS RECORDS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDED OF SAID COUNTY, LYING WITHIN THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED BOUNDARIES: BEGINNING AT THE INTERSECTION OF THE WESTERLY LINE OF SAID EASTERLY 582.52 FEET ON SAID LOT AND THE NORTHERLY LINE OF LIVE OAK AVENUE, 100 FEET WIDE, AS SHOWN ON MAP OF TRACT 13935 RECORDED IN BOOK 285 PAGES 12 AND 14 OF MAPS, IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE ALONG SAID NORTHERLY LINE NORTH 790 56' 16" EAST 26.09 FEET TO THE WESTERLY SIDELINE OF THAT STRIP OF LAND. 80 FEET WIDE DESCRIBED IN 'PARCEL NO, 123 IN A FINAL JUDGMENT HAD IN SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO, 519554, RECORDED IN BOOK 25990 PAGE 156, OFFICIAL RECORDS; IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY RECORDER OF SAID COUNTY; THENCE ALONG SAID WESTERLY LINE NORTH 90 57' 51" WEST 166,89 FEET TO SAID WESTERLY LINE OF SAID EASTERLY 582.52 FEET OF SAID LOT; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG SAID LAST MENTIONED WESTERLY LINE 168.96 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING, EXCEPT THEREFROM 25% OF ALL OIL, GAS AND HYDROCARBON SUBSTANCES IN AND UNDER SAID LAND WITHOUT RIGHT OF SURFACE ENTRY, AS TO PARCELS 1 AND 2. , , . . . STAFF REPORT December 10, 2002 Development Services Department TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission Donna Butler"jt5mmunity Development Administrator $ Conditional Use Permit No. 02-014 and Architectural Design Review 2002-040 148-158 West Las Tunas Drive FROM: SUBJECT: SUMMARY Conditional Use Permit application C.U.P. 2002-014 and Architectural Design Review ADR 2002-040 were flied by American Senior Living (ASL) and requests a conditional use permit to construct a 54-unit senior apartment complex at 148-158 West Las Tunas Drive. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of C.U.P. 2002- 014 and ADR 2002-040 subjectto the conditions in the staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: American Senior Living LOCATION: 148-158 West Las Tunas Drive REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to construct a three-story 54-unit senior apartment complex with a minimum of 20% (11 units) to be affordable senior units. SITE AREA: The site is a through lot with frontage on both Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue and contains 64,783 square feet (1.49 acres). FRONTAGES: 161+ feet on Las Tunas Drive and 213+ on Live Oak Avenue . EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site, commonly known as Marketowne, is developed with 15,000::t sq. ft. of commercial buildings and is zoned C-2. SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: . South: East: Developed with single-family residential; zoned R-1. Developed with mixed use, commercialiindustrial; zoned C-M Developed with the Arcadia Wash and mixed use commerciaV industrial; zoned CoM Vacant lot and Sav-On drugstore; zoned C-2 West: GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: The subject site is designated Commercial. BACKGROUND - The Development Services Department and the City Redevelopment Agency have been working for over a year with several developers interested in developing senior housing within the City of Arcadia. On July 5 the Agency sent request for proposals to three (3) senior housing builders. All three developers submitted proposals for three different locations: American Senior Uving Corporation for Better Housing META Housing Marketowne site Former Mounted Police Site Westerner Hotel site 54 units 55 units 109 units Each company is an experienced affordable housing developer. The Agency Board at its October 15 study session, directed staff to proceed working with American Senior Uving who is in escro~ with the owners of the Marketowne property. PROPOSAL American Senior Uving is proposing a 54-unit senior apartment complex. A minimum of 11 apartments (20%) will be affordable units. However, if additional funding is available all of the units may be affordable. Residents must be 65 years of age or older. Proiect DescriDtion The proposed building is three (3) stories containing 18,298 square feet of floor area. The first floor will consist of residential units, an office and a 6,762 square foot . community room. The remaining floors will consist solely of residential units and will CUP 02-014 December 10, 2002 P"n..? . . . be accessed by an elevator. There will be 45 ~ne-bedroom units and 9 two-bedroom units. The one-bedroom units contain 667 sq. ft. of floor area and the two-bedroom units contain 955 sq. ft. of floor area. ~ach unit has a full kitchen and an outdoor balcony. There are no congregate dining facilities provided. The overall building height is approximately 39'-0". The front entrance will be located on the east side of the building. An exterior courtyard with decorative paving and landscaping is proposed at the rear of the project (west side). The trash area is located on the southerly side of the building and is an integral part ofthe building structure. There is a minimum 20'-0" setback along Las Tunas Drive and a minimum 50'-0" setback along Live Oak Avenue. The building is located along the westerly portion of the site and will maintain a setback ranging from 15'-0" to 39'-0" from the westerly property line. The building design is a Spanish/Mission style. A more complete architectural description is included under Architectural Design Review. Parkina and LandscaDina Fifty-eight (58) open parking spaces will be located to the east and south of the building (1.1 spaces per unit). The parking spaces Will be 10' x 20', consistent with the parking requirement in the R-3 zone. A 5'-8" high wrought iron security fence with concrete pilasters will enclose the property along the westerly, southerly and northerly property lines. The existing chain link fence located along the wash will remain, but vines will be planted to screen the fence. Four (4) of the parking spaces will be located outside the security fence. The 1.1 parking ratio is consistent with the parking ratio requirements of other cities for senior projects. Access will be from two driveways, one on Las Tunas Drive and one on Live Oak Avenue. Decorative paving will be located at each driveway entrance, as well as in front of the building'entry. The security gates have been recessed off the streets to allow for on-site staCking of a few vehicles. An 8'-0" wide landscape buffer will be located along Live Oak Avenue and the easterly property line. The landscape buffer along Las Tunas Drive will range from approximately 6'-0" to 20'-0". The street trees shown on the landscape plan are inconsistent With the City's street tree planting plan. Street trees will be conditioned to be in compliance with the City's Street Tree Master Plan. The landscape plan shows a minimum of 56 trees on site. The size of the trees is not specified, however, specimen trees should be a minimum of 36" box and all other trees should be a minimum of 24" box. CUP 02-014 December 10, 2002 P"n"~ . . . The final landscape plan will be subject to the review of the City's landscape architect. The plans do not show parking lot lighting. Although the code does not require it, staff would recommend that decorative lighting standards be installed within the parking area to provide adequate lighting during the evening hours. The design and location of the light standards shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Administrator. Architectural Oesion Review The architecture is a SpanishlMission style. The mass of the building is reduced by the building articulation, eliminating a flat continuous plane. The varied planes and projections on the building effectively reduce its mass and scale. Balcony enclosures have been added as well as random awnings to add variety and detail to the individual living units. The roof is flat, hidden by exposed mission tile mansards at the perimeter. The finish varies on the building with smooth/scored plaster to appear as large stone elements and other areas of plaster with a light sand finish. In addition exterior wall colors vary with up to three colors to provide the appearance of individual "row house" living units. The choice of colors and materials complement one another and are compatible. Also, balcony enclosures, surrounds, railings and awnings vary to add the element of variety and detail. Horizontal molding creates a building base. Sign plans have not been provided at this time. Any proposed signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Department. It is staffs opinion that the proposed architectural design concept is in compliance with the City's Architectural Design Review Regulations. The proposed design, materials and finishes are compatible with newer surrounding development and the proposed design elements provide the necessary architectural relief. Colored elevations and a color sample board will be available for review at the meeting. The applicants shall be required to comply with all Public Works Services Department, Building and Fire Code requirements as determined necessary by the Public Works Services Director, Building Official and Fire Prevention. ANALYSIS The C-2 zoning permits residential uses with. an approved Conditional Use Permit. In addition, the City Council on October 15,2002 adopted Resolution No. 6326 allowing up to 50 dulac for market rate senior housing projects, and up to 63 dulac for affordable senior housing projects as defined by the California Government Code on properties designated as Commercial in the General Plan. CUP 02-014 December 10, 2002 P..n..4 . . . The proposed project has a density of 36 dwelling units per acre that is consistent with the General Plan. It is staff's opinion that the proposed project is an appropriate use at this site. There is a need for senior housing within the community and the proposed project will accommodate this need. The location is advantageous for seniors because it is in close proximity to a supermarket, several pharmacies and is on a bus route. CECA Pursuant to the provIsions of the Califomia 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. 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 I>roject. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 02-014 and Architectural Design RevieW No. 02-040 subject to the following conditions: 1. That final plans shall be in substantial compliance with the plans on file in the subject cases, CUP 02-014 and ADR 02-040. 2. The project shall be approved by the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 3. A minimum of 20% of the units shall be "affordable" senior units as defined by State Redevelopment Law. All affordable units must be restricted to persons 65 years of age or older. The remainder of the tenants may be a minimum of 62 years of age or older. 4. That an outdoor lighting plan, including decorative parking lot lighting shall be submitted to the Community Development Administrator for review and approval. 5. That the final landscape plans shall be submitted to the City's landscape architect for review and approval. That all "specimen" trees shall be a minimum of 36" box and all other trees shall be a minimum of 24" box. Street trees shall be in compliance with the City's Street Tree Master Plan dated August 2001. CUP 02-014 December 10, 2002 P:>n.. " . . . 6. All proposed signing shall be submitted for approval to the Development Services Department per the City's design review guidelines. 7. Prepare a storm water mitigation plan including the structural BMPS as required by SUSMP. 8. Prepare a local SWPPP for all construction activities as well as complete all Storm Water forms. 9, That C.U.P. 02-014 shall not take effect until the owner and applicant have executed a form available at the Community Development Division indicating awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. 10. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this Conditional Use permit shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension or revocation of said Permit. FINDINGS AND MOTIONS Approval The Planning Commission should move to adopt the Negative Declaration and approve CUP 02.014 and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution for adoption at its next meeting. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application, the Commission should move for denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution that incorporates the Commission's decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the December 10 public hearing, please contact Donna L. Butler at (626) 574-5442. Attachments: Land Use and Zoning Map Negative Declaration & Initial Study Applicant's plans CUP 02-014 December 10, 2002 PRn",R IJ. - N Q 100 200 3QQ Feet . J "'" ... \ 11"",1",,,1...1...1.,,,11...1,,,,, ODRUFF AVE ".., I ... J ." I ... "'" "'" - \- ('I<<'f ttJ4;l "IC ... tfflll 1- lWllI ... .~ "'" "'. .... .. "'""'" ""'''' "",\ SANDRA AVE ... ... 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Name, if any, and a brief description of project: C.U.P. 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040. Heritage Park - Proposal to construct a three- story 54-unit senior apartment complex with a minimum of 20% (11 units) to be affordable senior units. The project includes 69 on-site parking spaces. 2. Location: 148-158'w. Las Tunas Drive 3. Entity or person undertaking project: American Senior Living 1740 E. Garry Avenue, Suite 105 Santa Ana. CA 92705 The Planning Commission, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comm~!lts 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 Commission findings are as follows: The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects Its independent judgment. 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: Development Services Department Community Development Division 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia. 91007 (626) 574--5423 / I /.' ('- Staff .' Date Received for Filing Neg Dee 7/02 . . . File No. CUP 2002.Q14 and ADR 2002-040 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALlFORNIAENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: C.U.P. 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 2. Project Address: 148-158 W. Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia, CA 3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number: American Senior Living 1740 E. Garry Avenue, Suite 105 Santa Ana, CA 92705 (949) 224-1800 4. Lead Agency Name & Addre~s: 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 Deve/opment Administrator (626) 574-5442 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Classification: C-2 8. Description of Project: Proposal to construct a three-story 54-unit senior apartment complex with a minimum of 20% (11 units) to be affordable senior units. The project includes 69 on-site parking spaces. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) -1- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1,7102 . . . File No. CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 Property to the immediate east is developed with the Arcadia Wash. Further east the properties are zoned C-M and developed with auto body and repair uses and mixed commercial/industrial. The property immediately west is vacant and zoned C-2. Property further west is zoned C-2 and developed with a Sav-On Drug store. Properties to the south across Live Oak Avenue is zoned C-M and developed primarily with light industrial uses, interspersed with general commercial uses. Properties to the north across Las Tunas Drive are zoned R-1 single.family residential and developed with dwellings. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): At this time, only the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency 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 [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Geology/Soils [ ] HydrologylWater Quality [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Population & Housing [ ] Recreation [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance [ ] Air Quality [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ ] Land Use & Planning [ ] Noise [ ] Public Services [ ] Transportation / Circulation DETERMINATION (To be completed bylhe Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [Xj I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [I 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 -2- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1,7/02 . . . File No. CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the project. A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [ ] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, but that at least one effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards and has been addressed by mitigation measures based on that earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, and if any remaining effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially Significant ,Unless Mitigated," an ENVIRONMENTAL 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 EJR, including revisions or mitigation easures that are imposed upon the proposed project. 11/04/02 Date Donna L. Butler Printed Name City of Arcadia For EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No 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). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off.slte as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as Vl(ell as direct, and construction related as well as operational Impacts. 3. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impacr entries when the determination Is made, an Environmental Impact Report is required. , -3- CECA Env. Checklist Part 1, 7/02 . . . File No. CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 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 lass 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. ' a) Earlier Anelyses 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 mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," descrlbe 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., 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 significanca criterla 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. -4- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1, 7/02 File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 . Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant WIIh Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation 1. AESTHETICS - Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a,scenlc vista? 0 0 0 IZ1 b) SUbstantially damage scenic resources, Including, but not limited 0 0 0 IZ1 to, trees, rock outcropplngs, ~nd historic buildings w~hin a state SCenic highway? c) SUbstantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of 0 0 0 IZ1 the site and Its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would 0 0 0 IZ1 adversely affect day or nighttime views In the area? The proposed 54 units senior apartments will replace an eXisting underdeveloped and poorly maintained retail center. The project , . will be three (3) stories, however, properties to the south are developed with mixed use commerclallllght industrial uses, There arEl no scenic highways within this area. . 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 Cep!. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing Impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of 0 0 0 IZ1 Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non-agricultural use? (The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California Resources Agency to non-agricultural use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson 0 0 0 IZ1 Act contract? c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to 0 0 0 IZ1 thElir location or nature, could result In conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use? There are no agricultural lands within the City of Arcadia. 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 0 0 0 IZ1 quality plan? CEQA Checklist 5 7/02 . . . File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) 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 precursoi'S)? e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? f) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? ' 4. Senior housing generates less vehicle trips than a commercial center, therefore, the project will have less of an impact on air quality than if the site was redeveloped with a general commercial use. There may be more air emissions from dust and machinery. during the construction phase of the project, however, the contractor's will be required to comply with air quality standards during this time of the project. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES- Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse impact, either directly or through habnat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or, by the Callfomia Department of Fish and Game or U,S. Fish and Wildlife Service? The site is an existing commercial center, therefore there will be no impact on animal habitats. b) Have a substantial adverse Impact on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations or by the Califomia Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? The slle Is an existing commercial center, and there are no , riparian habitats in close proximity to the site. c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands es 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 means? The site is an existing commercial center In a built-out community, and there are no wetlands in or around this area.. d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or Potentially Slgnlflcanl Impact o o o o o o o less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o No Impact IZI IZI 121 IZI 121 IZI o IZI CEQA Checklist 6 7/02 . 5. . a) . File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or migratory wildlife corridors. or impede the use of wildlife nursery sites? This is an existing commercial site in a well established commercial neighborhood. There are no fish or wildlife species within the area. e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protectlng biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? This Is an existing commercial site in a well established commercial neighborhood. There are no fISh or wildlife species within the area. f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation CommunitY Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? This Is an existing commercial site In a well established commercial neighborhood. Thare are no fish or wildlife species within the area. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: Cause a substantial adverse change In the significance of a historical resource as defined In ~ 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change In the Significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to ~ 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? The site Is developed with a retail center constructed In 1962. Most of the buildings are vacated and the site is underutllized. There Is no evldenca .that the site is a historic resources as defined in 15064.5 of the State code. 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 e known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning 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. Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o o o Less Than Significant With MIl/gaUon IncorporaUon o o o o o o o o Less Than Slgnlflcant Impact o o o o o o o o No Impact !81 !81 !81 !81 !81 !81 !81 !81 CEOA Checklist 7 7/02 . . . File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 The Raymiond Hili earthquake fault is not located within close proximity to the site. II) Strong seismic ground shaking? The Raymond Hill fault is located to the northwest of this site. There could be ground shaking as a result of any major earthquake within the area, however, all new buildings are reuqired to comply with the California Building Code requirements. iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? The property is nollocated in an area SUbject to liquefaction nor has there been hlstrolcally any earthquake related ground failures in this area. v) Landslides? The site is relatively flat and is located a minimum of 2 miles from the San Grablrie mountains. b) Result In substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? As noted, the site is currently developed and therefore would not be subject to any substantial soil erosion. During the construction phase the contractor will have to comply with NPDES and SUSMPS regulations. 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? The site is not located wlthin an area subject to liquefaction or collapse or unstable soils as noted by the Dept. of Conservation. d) Be located on expansive soil as defined in the Uniform Building Code, creating substantial risks to life or property? Based upon a Phase 1 study the site is stable and no expansive soli has been noted in the area. e) Have solis 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? Based upon a Phase 1 study the site is stable and no expansive soil has been noted in the area. 7. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment Potentially Significant Impacl o o o o o o o o Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o o No Impact [8J [8J [8J IZI [8J [8J IZI o IZI CEQA Checklist 8 7/02 . . . File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? The site Is proposed for development of a senior housing project, there wl1l be no routine transport, use or disposal of hazarous waste or materials at this sileo 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? The site is proposed for development of a senior housing project, there will be no routine transport, use or disposal of hazarous waste or materials at this site. c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materlals,substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? The site is proposed for development of a senior housing project, there will be no routine transport, use or disposal of hazarous waste or materials at this site. d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? The property is not on a list of hazardous materials site, 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? The site is not located within an airport land use plan and is more than two miles from the nearest airport, 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 proieet area? The site is located more than two miles from the nearest private airstrip. g) Impeir implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? The site is.not included in the City's emergency response plan, h) Expose people or structures to a sigificant risk of loss, Injury or death involving wildland fires, includin9 where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? The area is a fully developed commercial area and is not located within close proximity to any areas subject to wildland fires. Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o o Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o o No Impact rzJ rzJ rzJ rzJ rzJ rzJ rzJ ceOA Checklist 9 7/02 File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 . Less Than' Potentially Significant Less Than Significant WIII1 Slgnlflcant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere D D D [gI substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowaring of the local groundwater table lavel (I.e., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? The site is currently paved over with parking and buildings. The new development would provide more green area than the current commercial development. The 54 unit project would not deplete groundwater supplies as a result of development and the City's water purveyor is capable of serving this facility, b) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern oftha site or area, 0 0 0 [gI 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? The site is currently developed and there would be no significant . change In the drainage patterns on site or within the entire area. e) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area. D D 0 [gI Including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river. or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off.site? There are no streams or rivers within the area. The adjacent Arcadia Wesh will not be altered as a result of this development. d) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity 0 0 0 [gI of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? There will be less water runoff with the new project as currently exists with the commercial center. There will be less hardscape on this project than that of the existing project. e) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality 0 D 0 [gI There will be no impact on water quality as a result of thill inflll project. f) Violate any other water quality standards or waste discharge 0 0 0 [gI requirements? The proposed project must comply with all state and city requirements including SUSMPS,and NPDES. g) Place housing within a 1 OO~year flood hazard area. as mapped on D 0 0 [gI . a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? There are no flood hazard zones In Arcadia. CEQA Checklist 10 7/02 . . . File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 h) Place within a 100-year floodplaIn structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? There are no flood hazard zones in Arcadia. 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? This area is not subject to flooding or dam failure because of its 10caUon In the southern most portion of the City, away from the foothill area and dams. j) Expose people or structures to InundaUon by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? The site is located within a developed area and is not subject to any of the above. k) During project construction, will it create or contribute runoff water that would violate any water quality standards or waste dischrage requirements, including the terms of the City's municipal separate stromwater sewer system persmit? The project Is required to comply with the CIty's SUSMPS standards relating to water quality and waste discharge requirements. I) After the project Is completed, will it create or contribute runoff "Vater that would violate any water quality standards or waste dischrage requirements, Including the terms of the City's municipal separate stormwater sewer system permit? The project is required to comply with the City's SUSMPS standards relating to water quality and waste discharge requirements both during and after construcUon. m AI/ow polluted storm water runoff from delivery areas or loadIng docks or other areas where materials are stored, vehicles or equipment are fueled or maintained, waste is handled, or hazardous materials are handled or delivered, or other outdoor work areas, to impair other waters? The project is required to comply with the City's SUSMPS standards relating to water quality and waste discharge requirements both during and after construcUon. n) Potential for discharge of stormwater to cause significant harm on the biological Integrity of the waterways and water bodies including municipal and comestlc supply, water contact or non- contact recreation and groundwater recharge? The project is required to comply with the City's SUSMPS standards relating to water quality and waste discharge requirements both during and after construction. Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o o Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o o No Impact ~ IZI IZI IZI IZI IZI IZI CEQA Checklist 11 7/02 . . 4t. File No.: CUP 2002.014 and ADR 2002-040 0) Dischrage stormwater so that significant harm is caused to the biological integrity of waterways or water bodies? The project is required to comply with the City's SUSMPS standards relating to water quality and waste discharge requirements both. during and after construction. p) Significantiy alter the flow velocity or volume of storm water runoff that can use environmental harm? The Cflnstrucllon of 54 senior apartment units on an existingsita will not impact or elter stormwater runoff. As noted there will be more open green space in this project which may help to reduce stormwater runoff. q) Slgnificanlly Increase erosion, either on or off-slle? There will be no Impact on erosion since the site as well as surrounding areas are all developed with minimal change in elevations. 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: Physically divide an established community? The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan and is an allowed use with an approved conditional use permit. 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, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? The proposed project Is consistent with the General Plan and is an allowed use with an approved condlllonal use permit. a) c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? No, the site is a developed parcel of land within an urbanized area. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Result In ,the loss of availability of a known minerai 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 generel plan, specific plan or other land use plan? No, the site is a developed parcel of land within an urbanized area. There are no mineral resources within the area. NOISE: . Would the project result in: Potentially Slgnlflcant 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 Significant Impact o o o o o o o o No Impact 1:81 1:81 1:81 18I 1:81 1:81 1:81 18I CEOA Checklist 12 7/02 . . . File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels In excess of standards established in the local general plan 'or noise ordinaf1Ce, or applicable standards of other agencies? There may be some short term noise impacts as a result of the demolition of the existing buildings and construction of the new project. However, construction and demolition is permitted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The resulting project will not exceed noise levels as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code or General Plan. b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessivegroundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels? The proposed project is located on two primary arterials, Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue. Trucks utilizing either one of these streets may cause some vibration, however, the noise and vibration should not exceed normal levels for properties located o~ major arterials thlroughout the City. A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels In the project vicinity above levels existing without the proJect? The proposed project should not increase noise levels within the vicinity, but may actually reduce noise levels based on previous uses located on the subject site, i.e., major automotive repair. c) d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels In the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? As noted above, there may be some short term noise Impacts as a result of the demolition of the existing buildings and construction of the new project. However, it is not anticipated that these noise levels will be 'substantlal" and will be related to construction and demolition which is permitted only between the hours of 7:00 a.m, and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday.' The resulting project will not exceed noise levels as set forth In the Arcadia Municipal Code or General Plan. e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, wllhintwo miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the projact area to excessive noise levels? The proposed project 15 not within two miles of a publiC or private airport, f) For a project within tha vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels? The proposed project is not within two miles of a public or private airport. Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o less Than Significant With MfUgaUon IncorporaUon o o o o o o less Than Significant Impact No Impact 181 o 181 o o 181 181 o o !8l o !8l CEQA Checklist 13 7/02 . File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 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)? The proposed 54 unit senior apartment complex will provide new housing within the area. However, based on the type of units and the group of tenants it is designed for, It is not anticipated that there will be a substantial population growth as a result of this project. b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? The proposed project will displace an existing commercial center and Provide new housing within the area. c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the cO(1struction of replacement housing elsewhere? The'proposed project will displace an existing commercial center and provide new housing within the area. . 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? Police protection? SchOols? Parks? Other publicfacililies? Based on information from the various departments, the proposed 54 unit senior apartment complex will not have an adverse impact on any of the City's sElrvices. 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? PolenliaUy SlgnIficanl Impact o o o o o o o o o Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o o o o No Impact ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ CEOA Checklist 14 7/02 . . b) . File No,: CUP 2002..Q14 and ADR 2002-040 The senior apartment complex will not necessitate or affect existing parks and facilities. The project provides on-site open space as well as common areas for the residents. b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an adverse physical effect on the environment? Passive recreational facilities are proposed as part of the project. 15. TRANSPORTATIONrrRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an Increase In traffic which is substantial in relation to the 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)? The vehicle trips generated by this use will be much less than generated by a retail center. Because the residents are seniors it is anticipated that not all residents will own vehicles. The site Is located on a bus'route and residents may utilize the City's transit system as well. Exceed, either Individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? There will not be any impact on the county congestion management plan. c) Result In a change in air traffic pattems, including either an Increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? This project does not affect traffic pattems within the area. d) , Substantially Increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dang,erous Intersections) or incompatible uses (e,g., farm equipment)? The project is secured by automatic gates and has been designed to accommodate stacking for vehicles com Ing to and from the site. e) Result In inadequate emergency access? The fire department has reviewed the proposal and does not have any problem with the design. The project will have to meet all building and fire codes relating to senior housing. f) Result In Inadequate parking capacity? Based on information from other cities, the proposed parking ratio is consistent with similar senior projects In other communities. g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting altematlve transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? Potentially Significant Impa~ o o o o o o o o Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o o o NO Impact 181 181 181 181 181 181 181 181 CEOA Checklist 15 7/02 . . 41, File No.: CUP 2002-014 and ADR 2002-040 The project Is located ona major bus route and does not conflict with transportation plans of e~her the City or County. 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? The proposed plans will be reviewed by the City's NPDES/SUSMPS consultant, however, the project is less than 100 units. However, the project will be required to comply with the CIty's requirements. 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? No new facilities will be required as a result of. this project. Require or result in the con'stiuctlon of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of whIch could cause significant environmental effects? This project does not fall under the treshhold for new facilities and no new facilities will be required as a result of this project. 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 Govemment Code Section 664737 (SB221). Existing resources can accommodate this'project. b) c) 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 additJon to the provider's existing commitments? The Development Services Department has been advised that there is adequate capacity to serve this project. f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? Existing landfills will be able to serve the project's needs g) Comply with federal, state and local statues and regulations related to solid waste? Per the City's requirements, the project must comply with all mandated regulations. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE Potentiany Slgnlflcant Impact o o o o o o o Less Than Slgnlftcant W1111 Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o Less Than Slgnlncan! Impact o o o o o o o No Impact /ZJ /ZJ /ZJ /ZJ /ZJ /ZJ /ZJ CEOA Checklist 16 7/02 File No.: CUP 2002-014 and AOR 2002-040 . Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact MIUgation Impact Impact Incorporation a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the 0 0 0 IZI environment, substantially reduce the habitat ofa fish or wildlife spec:les, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrfct the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal 'or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? The project replaces an existing retail center and will not have any impact on fish or wildlife. b Does the project have impacts that are Individually limited, but 0 0 0 IZI 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, end the effects of probable future projects)? All the projects, including the proposed project are consistent with the General Plan and zoning in the area and will not have a cumulative impact on the environment. . c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause 0 0 0 IZI substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or lndlrecUy? No. . CEQA Checklist 17 7/02 . . File NQ,c.R.J.P ~-\4 . CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 910.07 (626) 574-5400 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: General Information 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: American Senior Living 1740 East Garry Avenue, Suite 105 Santa Ana, CA 92705 2. Address of project (Location): 148-158 West' Las Tunas Drive and 141 West Live Oak, Arcadia, CA . 3. Name, address <;Ind telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: American Senior Living - Attn: Ms. Raye Mondell - 949-224-'1800 1740 East Garry Avenue, Suite 105 Santa Ana, CA 92705 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, inoluding those required by city, regional, state and fedetal agencies: Conditional Use Pennit, General Plan Text Amendment, Arcadia Architectural Design Review Multiple Family Application 5. Zoning: ('7. 6, General Plan Designation: Commercial Proiect Description 7, .. proposed use of site (project description):. An affordable aparbnent community for senior . lJ.vJ.ng. The project consists of 5~-dwelling units for low income residents age 62 and' older. The project will include 69 on-site parking spaces, ample unit sizes, and elevator access to all levels. A large cornm\JJU. ty center and outdoor porch! SJ. ttJ.ng area have been incorporated into the design of the project. \ . 8. Site Size: 64,783 Sq, Ft.1 1.49 Acre(s) 9, Square footage per building: 54,894, 10. Number of floors of construction: 3 11. Amount of off-street parking provided: 69 " 12. Proposed scheduling of project: Project will take approximately 1 year to construct. All construction will 13. take place in one phase. Associated projects: N/A 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: (See attached) 16. If commercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: N/A 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: N/A 19, If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this . and indicate clearly why the application is required: (See attached copies of application for affordable ,senior housing project.) EnvironlnfoForm ~2- 410" ., . . 20. Are the follOWing items applicable to the project or its effects? checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO o l!l 21. o !Xl G.t 0 o !Xl o Iil (j 0 Olil o fll o lKI Discuss below all items Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours, 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 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 noise or vibration levels in the vicinity, 28. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more? 29. l:Jse or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives CJ lKI 30. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water. sewage, etc,) 0 Ii) 31, SUbstantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc,) 0 Ii) 32. Relationship to a larger projector series of projects Cl Ii] 33, Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan, policy or ordinance consistent with this project? o 1:1 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 Settinq 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. Oescribe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site, (Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.) EnvlrcnlnfoFcrm -3- MOl , . . 36. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc,), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted, Certification I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits 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 For A"'4.r(lc"'..J Se~IO~" L''VI,J({ Envlrorlln(oFollTl ~- 4/01 , . . ATTACHMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM 15. 23. 26. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: 28 one bedroom units - 667 square feet - net rent of $574 17 one bedroom units - 667 square feet - net rent of $470 9 two bedroom units - 955 square feet- net rent of $687 All units will be rented to seniors age 62 and over. Household size will range from one to two persons. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. The subject property is currentfy used for commercial retail purposes; the proposed project is an affordable senior housing project. In addition, the existing shopping center is a one-story mix of various sizes and shapes of buildings; the proposed project will be one building, three stories in height. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. The subject property at present has five different buildings scattered on the site. The site is paved and currently drains in a variety of directions. The proposed project will introduce one building with significant more landscaping than currentfy exists. The site will be able to absorb and improve the drainage pattern that exists at this time. The proposed project will comply with an approved SUSMP (Standard Urban Stormwater Mitigation Plan). , . . ATTACHMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM 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. The Arcadia Senior Housing project site is flanked by Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue West of Arcadia Wash in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, California. The property, consisting of approximately 1.4 acres, is re/atively flat. The overall region in which the target properly is located slopes very gradually to the south. The buildings on the site do not have any cu/tura/, historical or scenic significance to them. The street address of the site is described as 148-158 West Las Tunas Drive and 141 West Live Oak Avenue. The entire site comprises of two parcels with Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APN) 5788-022-012 and 5788-012- 800. The existing features located at the site include a smaff market, offices, and a vacant muffler shop. The site is currently occupied by five old, single-story building, and a parking lot. There is an A T& T cell phone relay antenna with an eleGtric generator near the muffler shop and medical offices. The muffler shop is a wood and metal construction. Aff other buildings are masonry construction. See attached photographs. , . . ATTACHMENT TO ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM 36. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc), intensity of land use (one-family. apartment houses, shops, department stores,etc), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc). Attach photographs of the vicinity. The surrounding properties consist of commercia/ retail land use to the west (Sav-On); to the east is the Arcadia Wash and one-story commercia/ retail; to the north are one and two-story single family homes; to the southeast of the site is a one-story automobi/e body shop and repair facility; and to the south of the subject property are two-story office and commercial uses. See attached photographs.