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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1681 , . . . RESOLUTION NO. 1681 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2002-018 AND APPROVING ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2002-020 TO CONSTRUCT A 13,600 SQ. FT. CVS DRUG STORE WITH A DRIVE-THRU PHARMACY AND TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN 150 FEET OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT 9952-9956 LAS TUNAS DRIVE. . WHEREAS, on August 14, 2002, Milestone Management on behalf of the property owner, Larry Worchell, filed an application to construct a 13,600 sq.ft. CVS drug store with a drive-thru pharmacy and to sell alcoholic beverages within 150 feet of residential property, Community Development Division Case Nos. C.U.P. 2002-018 and A.D.R. 2002-020 at property commonly known as 9952-9956 Las Tunas Drive; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 8, 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 HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report, dated October 8, 2002, is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds for the reasons set forth in the above . report: 1. That the granting of such conditional use perrilit 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 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 are adequate to adjust said use, with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 1681 . . . . . 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such conditional use permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. 6. That the evaluation of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study is appropriate and that the project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and, when considering the project as a whole, there was no evidence before the City that the proposed project would have any potentially adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends, and, therefore, a Negative DeclaratiOn was approved. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants Condition Use Permit 2002-018 and approves Architectural Design Review No A.D.R. 2002-020, to construct a 13,600 sq.ft. CVS drug store with a drive-thru pharmacy and to sell alcoholic beverages at 9952-9956 Las Tunas Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the hours of operation for the drug store and drive-thru pharmacy shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight. 2. That deliveries and mechanical parking lot sweeping equipment are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 3. That the final landscaped plan shall be prepared by a licensed Landscape Architect, and subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Department. 4. That the signing on the new building is limited to the name of the business only, with the exception that signing should be allowed for the drive-thru pharmacy. 5. That the proposed freestanding pylon signs are replaced with monument signs not exceeding 6'-0" in height. The plans for the new monument signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Department. 6. That "NO OVERNIGHT r:'ARKJNG" sighs shall be posted within the site's parking lot per the Police Department standards. 2 1681 . . . . . 7. The parking lot shall be well lighted. Plans and specifications are to be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer and Chief of Police prior to occupancy. 8. That some form of a security system be installed that would include camera surveillance with video taping capabilities for inside the business, as well as camera surveillance on the building to monitor the rear parking lot. 9. That the southerly and easterly building elevations shall provide clear window areas for public safety purposes. 10. That three 36-inch box trees be planted in cutout areas within the sidewalk area along Las Tunas Drive, and two 36-inch box trees be planted in cutout areas within the sidewalk area along Baldwin Avenue subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Services Director. 11. 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 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. Approval of C.U.P. 2002-012 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form that is available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. 12. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this conditional use permit shall constitute grounds for its immediate suspension or revocation of said permit. 3 1681 . . . . . 13. That Conditional Use Permit 2002-018 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. 14. That a trellis over the proposed pedestrian walkway is added to the southerly elevation for additional visual enhancement and functional design purposes. A revised building elevation that shows the requested trellis structure shall be submitted for the review and approval of the Development Services Department prior to the structural plan check. 15. That the existing landscaped buffer and masonry wall along the site's southerly property line shall remain, and be maintained in an appropriate condition at all times. 16. That the Planning Commission shall review this permit six (6) months after the opening date of the CVS drug store. If any problems are noted the Planning Commission may modify or impose new conditions to mitigate any negative impact. SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission~s action of October 8, 2002, and the following vote: AYES: NOES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Olson None ABSENT: Commissioners Wen 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. 4 1681 . . . . . HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on October 22, 2002 by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson NOES; None ABSENT: None ~K-u Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia ~ o Secretary, Planni City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~p~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia 5 1681 . STAFF REPORT . . October 8, 2002 Development Services Department TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator By: Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Services Manager SUBJECT: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit 2002-018 and Architectural Design Review 02-020 for a proposed CVS drug store at 9952 - 9956 Las Tunas Drive SUMMARY Milestone Management has filed a Conditional Use Permit Application (C.U.P. 02-018) and Architectural Design Review (A.D.R. 02-020) to replace an existing 19,000 sq.ft., two-story commercial center with a new 13,600 sq.ft. CVS drug store with a drive-thru pharmacy at 9952 - 9956 Las Tunas Drive. The applicant is also requesting to operate 24 hours a day and to sell alcoholic beverages within 150 feet of residential property. The Development. Services Department is recommending approval of the requested applications, subject to the conditions in the staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Milestone Management on behalf of the property owner, Larry Worchell LOCATION: REQUEST: 9952 - 9956 Las Tunas Drive A conditional use permit and architectural design review for the consideration of the following: 1. Replace an existing 19,000 sq.ft., two-story commercial center with a new 13,600 sq.ft. CVS drug store with a drive-thru pharmacy, at the subject location; 2. To permit the proposed business to operate 24 hours a day 'within 150 of residentially zoned property; and . . . 3. To permit the sale of beer and wine within the proposed building for off-premise consumption within 150 of residentially zoned property. LOT AREA: Approximately 59,000 sq.ft. (1.4 acres) FRONTAGE: Approximately 212 feet along Las Tunas Drive Approximately 280 feet along Rowland Avenue EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is currently developed with a 19,000 sq.ft., two-story commercial center, Which was originally constructed in 1965, and is zoned C-2 (General Commercial) and PR-3 (Multiple-family residential with a parking overlay) for the southerly 100 feet. SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING: North: Dental offices and a church within a commercial area of .. Temple City South: Multiple-family units; zoned R-3, and single-family residences that are in Temple City East: A bank, commercial use, and single-family residences, which are in Temple City West: An eating establishment, zoned C-2 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Northerly 180 feet: Commercial Southerly 100 feet: Multiple-Family Residen~ial PROPOSAL The applicant is proposing to construct a 13,600 sq.ft. CVS drug store with a drive-thru pharmacy at the subject location. The drug store is permitted in the C- 2 zone without any special permits; however, a conditional use permit is required for the fOllowing: . The operation of the drive-thru pharmacy . 24-hour operation . The sale of beer and wine within 150 of residentially zoned property Neighboring residential properties are to the south and west of the site, which include properties within Temple City, as shown on the attached land use map. C,U.P.2002-o18 October 8, 2002 Page 2 . Parking and Traffic: On-site parking will consist of 68 spaces (65 standard spaces and 3 spaces for the disabled). Based upon the retail-parking ratio of five (5) spaces per 1,000 sq.ft. of gross floor area, the proposed use requires 68 parking spaces. Access to the site will be from five driveways; one existing driveway is located on Las Tunas Drive, which will be the closest means of access to the proposed drive-thru pharmacy; two driveways on Rowland Avenue, currently there are three, however one will be deleted and another will be relocated, as shown on the submitted site plan; and two driveways on Baldwin Avenue that access the site by means of a reciprocal driveway and parking easement. Said easement was recently required as a condition of approval for Tentative Parcel Map Application No. TPM 2002-009, which subdivided the original commercial parcel into two lots to allow for the separate ownership of the proposed CVS drug store and EI Polio Loco. . The pharmacy drive-thru will have one lane for dropping off prescriptiOns and another lane for pick-up. Stacking for 4 - 5 vehicles is provided in each lane. Based on our experience wi.th the Wal-Greens drive-thru pharmacy at the northeast corner of Santa Anita and Las Tunas Drive, and theSav-On drive-thru pharmacy at 188 West Las Tunas Drive, approximately 4 - 5 cars utilize the drive-thru per hour. The City Traffic Engineer reviewed this proposal, and it is his opinion that the proposal, if approved, will not create a significant impact upon the traffic or circulation patterns within the area since the on-site parking and circulation is adequate for the proposed use. . A loading area for the drug store is proposed along the Rowland Avenue building fa9ade, which will be screened by a 8'-0" high masonry wall along its north and west side, and a 5'-0" wide landscape buffer along Rowland Avenue. Staff was informed by the applicant that there would be one major delivery a week. Landscaping: DemoliShing the existing building allows the site to be upgraded with an additional 1,800 sq.ft. of new landscaping including a 5'-0" wide landscaped berm along a portion of Rowland Avenue, and a 10'-0" wide landscaped berm along Las Tunas Drive with an additional 600 sq,ft. of interior landscaping, as shown on the submitted site plan. Staff is recommending that the proposed landscaped berm on Rowland Avenue be extended to the site's southerly property line since the Municipal Code requires such landscaping to be provided between parking areas and the property lines. Currently, there' is a mature landscaped buffer along the site's southerly property line that is to remain for the purpose of screening the proposed development from the neighboring residential properties. C.U,P.2002-o18 October 8, 2002 Page 3 . The existing trash enclosure, which is in close proximity to a neighboring residence, will be removed. A new enclosure will be built 70'-0" away from the closest residential property, and screened with landscaping, as shown on the submitted site plan. Public Works Services has reviewed this proposal, and is requesting that three 36-inch box trees be planted in cutout areas within the sidewalk area along Las Tunas Drive, and two 36-inch box trees be planted in cutout areas within the sidewalk area along Baldwin Avenue. Architectural Design Review: Concurrent with the consideration of the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning Commission may approve, conditionally approve or disapprove the applicant's architectural design concept plans for the proposed drug store. Colored building elevations are provided with the submitted development plans to show the proposed exterior finishes. . The proposed building would be primarily. a single-story structure with a second floor area of approximately 1,600 sq.ft. A building height variation of 26'-0" to . 30'-0;' is proposed to offset the roofline, which in staffs opinion provides further visual interest to the horizontal plane of the building. The following summarizes the design elements of the various building elevations: . Northerly elevation - the building is setback 39'-0" from the sidewalk,and would be behind a 10'-0" wide landscaped berm along Las Tunas Drive. A portion of the front canopy wraps around the northeasterly corner of the building to identify the front of the building, as well as having a smaller canopy over the drive-thru pharmacy window to provide visual continuity and a cohesive design. Three bays of decorative Espauer screening with landscape planters in front of the window areas are provided to create additional visual relief. The decorative Espauer screen consists of a grid of square steel tubing that is painted white with a dark-green vine mesh attached to the backside of the tubing. When the landscaping material matures the effect will ,be of a leaf-green panel inset in a white grid. . Southerly elevation - A portion of the front canopy wraps around the southeasterly corner of the building to further identify the front of the building, and to provide visual continuity and a cohesive design. Three bays of decorative Espauer screening with landscape planters have been provided to create additional visual relief, and to provide design continuity with the north and west building elevations. . Staff is recommending that a trellis over the proposed pedestrian walkway (see attached Exhibit "A") be added to the southerly elevation for C,U.P,2002..Q18 Oclober 8. 2002 Page 4 . additional visual enhancement and functional design purposes since this elevation will face directly upon the neighboring residential properties. . Easterly elevation - The front canopy extends across the complete east elevation to emphasize the store entrance. Two bays of glazing are proposed at the store entrance I.e., 6'-0" tall clear glass above 30" of spandrel glass (an opaque window covering to screen the customer service area). Planters have not been added to this elevation to avoid potential conflicts with the Americans with Disabilities Act, and to maintain clear paths of travel at the potentially busiest pedestrian location. . Westerly elevation - the building is setback approximately 37'-0" from the sidewalk, and would be behind a 5'-0" wide landscaped berm along Rowland Avenue and the proposed trash compactor and loading area. A bay of decorative Espauer screening with a landscaped planter has been provided to create additional visual relief, and to provide design continuity with the north and south building elevations. The proposed trash compactor is for recycling cardboard material only. Signs: . This proposal requires a modification to be granted for the proposed wall signs and two freestanding pylon signs. The proposed signs are shown on the submitted building elevations and sign plan. In accordance with the current sign regu,lations the front wall signs on the building's easterly elevation cannot exceed 180 sq.ft., and the total combined area of the side and rear wall signs cannot exceed that area for the front wall signs. The total area of the proposed front wall signs is approximately 190 sq.ft., and approximately 300 sq.ft. for the side and rear wall signs. The maximum sign area for the proposed freestanding pylon signs is 100 sq.ft. per face. Approximately 140 sq.ft. per face is proposed. Also, the proposed pylon sign on Baldwin Avenue would be approximately 125 feet from the existing freestanding sign for the neighboring eating establishment (EI Polio Loco), which is on the southwest corner of Las Tunas and Baldwin Avenue. The current sign regulations allow an additional freestanding sign on a lot, provided that the two signs are 200 feet apart. . , In order to avoid proliferation of building signage and because of the close proximity to residential, staff recommends that the signing on the new building be limited to the "CVS/pharmacy" name only with the exception of Identification for the drive-thru pharmacy. A similar recommendation became a condition of approval for the Sav-On drug store development at 188 West Las Tunas Drive. C.U.P.2002-018 October 8, 2002 Page 5 . Staff also recommends that the proposed freestanding pylon signs be replaced with lower profile monument signs that would be similar to the abovementioned Sav-On development, since the City's Architectural Design Guidelines discourage pole signs for new construction. In staffs opinion the oversized pylon signs would promote visual clutter within the area. The revised plans for the new monument signs would be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Department. ANALYSIS A retail use such as a drug store is a permitted use in the C-2 zone. As previously mentioned a conditional use permit is required for the drive-thru pharmacy, the 24-hour operation, and the sale of alcoholic beverages within 150 feet of residentially zoned property. Currently there are two drive-thru pharmacies in the City, a Wal-Greens located at the northeast comer of Santa Anita and Las Tunas Drive, and the Sav-On's at 188 West Las Tunas Drive. Based upon our observC!tions and information presented by the applicant, staff does not believe that the drive-thru pharmacy will create any significant traffic problems or disrupt traffic on Rpwland Avenue or Las Tunas Drive. . In the past the City has discouraged 24-hour businesses when they are adjacent to or in close proximity to residential property. Because of the close proximity to residential uses, and the fact that one of the primary accesses to this site is from Las Tunas Drive, it is staffs opinion that the hours of operation should be limited. Staff is recommending that the hours be restricted to 7:00 a.m. in the morning to midnight. These hours are consistent with other similar operations in the City, and will result in less impact to the residences along Rowland Avenue. The sale of alcoholic beverages is incidental to the operation of the CVS drug. store, and is not the primary business of the store. When this section of the Code was written, it primarily focused on liquor stores; however, any market, drug store or other use that sells liquor and is within 150 feet of residential is required to secure a conditional use permit. The original intent of the Code was to provide the City with the opportunity to review the impact of liquor stores and related types of sales within close proximity to residential property. Staff does not feel that the incidental sale of alcoholic beverages at this location will adversely affect the residential properties in the area. The Police Department has reviewed this request, and has conveyed the following recommendations to staff: . 1. That the south parking area be well lighted for public safety purposes. 2. That some form of a security system be installed that would include camera surveillance with video taping capabilities for inside the business, C.U.P,2002"()18 October 8, 2002 Page 8 . as well as camera surveillance on the building to monitor the rear parking lot. 3. The building should contain as much unobstructed window area as possible. The above recommendations address public safety issues, and are recommended as conditions of approval. In addition to the recommendations from the Police Department, if this project is approved it will be required to comply with all Code requirements and development policies determined to be necessary by the Building Official, City Engineer, Fire Marshall, Public Works Services Director, Community Development Administrator, and any service districts and utility prOViders that will serve the proposed project. Compliance with such requirements is to be determined by having fully detailed structural plans submitted for plan check review and approval by the City. The applicant will be notified of the various City requirements. CEQA . Pursuant to the prOVIsions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals; flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. 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 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, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, c,U.P, 2002-018 October 8, 2002 Page 7 . . . loading, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Pennit No. 2002-012 and Architectural Design Review 02-020 subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. that the hours of operation for the drug store and drive-thru phannacy shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 1.2:00 midnight. 2. That deliveries and mechanical parking lot sweeping equipment are limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 3. That the final landscaped plan shall be prepared by a licensed Landscape Architect, and subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Department. 4. That the signing on the new building is limited to the name of the business only, with the exception that signing shall be allowed for the drive-thru pharmacy. 5. That the proposed freestanding pylon signs are replaced with monument signs not exceeding 6'-0" in height. The plans for the new monument signs shall be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services Department. 6. That "NO OVERNIGHT PARKING" signs shall be posted within the site's parking lot per the Police Department standards. 7. The parking lot shall be well lighted. Plans and specifications are to be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer and Chief of Police prior to occupancy. 8. That some form of a security system be installed that would include camera surveillance with video taping capabilities for inside the business, as well as camera surveillance on the building to monitor the rear parking lot. 9. That the southerly and easterly building elevations shall provide clear window areas for public safety purposes. C.U.P,2002-1l18 October 8, 2002 Page 8 . . . 10.That three 36-inch box trees be planted in cutout areas within the sidewalk area along Las Tunas Drive, and two 36-inch box trees be planted In cutout areas within the sidewalk area along Baldwin Avenue subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Services Director. 11. 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 of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding conceming 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 attomey to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. Approval of C.U.P. 2002-012 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form that is available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance ofthe conditions of approval. 12.Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this conditional use permit shall constitute grounds for its immediate suspension or revocation of said permit. 13.That Conditional Use Permit 2002-018 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. 14. That a trellis over the proposed pedestrian walkway is added to the southerly elevation for additional visual enhancement and functional design purposes. A revised building elevation that shows the requested trellis structure shall be submitted for the review and approval of the Development Services Department prior to the structural plan check. 15.That the existing landscaped buffer and masonry wall along the site's southerly property line shall remain, and be maintained in an appropriate condition at all tImes. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval C.U.P.2002-018 October 8, 2002 Page g . . . If the Planning Commission intends to approve this conditional use permit application and/or the Architectural Design Review, the Commission should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration, and direct staff to prepare a resolution which incorporates the Commission's decision, specific findings and conditions of approval as set forth in the staff report, or as modified by the Commission. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this conditional use permit application and/or the Architectural Design Review, the Commission should move for denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution, which incorporates the Commission's decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions regarding this application prior to the scheduled public hearing, please contact Corkran W. Nicholson at (626) 574-5422. Approved by: Donna L. Butler Community Development Administrator Attachments: 1: Land Use & Zoning Map 2. Aerial Photo 3. Exhibit "A" 4. A letter of concern from Bob and Trudy Kladifko 5. Environmental documents c.U.P, 2002-018 October 8, 2002 Page 10 Dental Offices ~ ~ Office Z 2612) Bldg, N 9917} ~ 0 100 Fee , Church I Bid. (2636) I I Service - Station I LAS TUN~S DR Commercial Use ';X) o ~ ~ z o ')> r", Y"A ~ ~ (9954) "l. EIPollo 'l: ~ Loco ':e"tu ry , Aaron Brothers ~ "" ~ ~ 1 'h ~ '0 ~ (5827) ~ Q} (5825) t~. 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EXHIBIT A -.~~:--- ,-;-:-~- I ~, .',' I - - -'-- C'" , ----~-- . ---_._---~- -I,' . ",' . "" 0;: "'" ~ n~' i,.:-1 lft.. l'-~ ~~ &,:, j , _..'" . October 2, 2002 OCT 0 2 2002 TO: Mr. Corkran Nicholson Planning Service Manager and The Arcadia City Planning Cannission SUBJECT: Conditional. Use Pemit Application No. 2002-018 and Architectural Design Review Application No. 2002-020 " ..1 ,~"._,;.,J ......;.;;.....iJa.ly ~~ ....~l,......'""...: ..a~L:;~1 I..OCATION: 9952 - 9956 Las 'I\mas Drive . My wife and I have owned residential property directly south of the subject property for over thirty years. We have maintained a very good relationship with the previous owners and tenants in an effort to assist the businesses to blend in with the adjacent residences. We are delighted that the subject property will have a new tenant. However, we IIRlSt register the following concerns after viewing the plans: 1. The project does have a signHicant effect on the environnent, and we, therefore, request that a new study be canp1eted. 2. We strenously object to the sale of alcoholic beverages on the subject property because: (a) There is a pre-school and child-care center located within 300 feet of the subject property at the First Baptist Church, 6019 Baldwin Avenue. (The center is open five days a week, year-liotmd.) (b) A pre-school and child-care center for children ages 2 through 6 is also located at the Serendipity School at 530 Las 'limas Drive, which is also located within 300 feet of the subject property and is open five days Ii week. (c) The Temple City Church of the Nazarene is located directly across the street at 9953 Las 'I\mas Drive, and has had a child-care center with a possibility of re-opening in the future. 3; Six bedroans with windows directly facing the parking lot are on our residential site. The noise and parking lot lights would disturb the residences adjacent to the subject property 24 hours a day. 4. There should be no overnight parking pemitted in the parking lot. . 5. The lights for the parking lot should be directed away fran our residence because the six bedroans face the parking lot. . . . SUBJECT: Conditional Use Pennit Application No 2002-018 and Architectu:t'al Design Review Application No. 2002-020 lDCATION: 9952 - 9956 Las 'l\.mas Drive Page 2 Octobe:t' 2, 2002 6. The clt:ive-tlrrough should be :t'elocated so as not to distu:t'b out' :t'esidence. The planned drive-tlrrough may also cause a t:t'affic safety problem. 7. The existing south pedmete:t' slirubbe:t'}' and trees -of the subject p:t'ope:t'ty should be manicw:ed so as to leave as nuch visual bauie:t's between the subject pmperty and out' :t'esidence. 8. Eve:t'}' effo:t't should be made to :t'espect the privacy of out' :t'esidence, such as :t'aising the height of the pedmeter wall. 9. It is not feasible to thknk that custane:t's will not park adjacent to out' p:t'ope:t'ty and consume alcohol o:t' create a dist:t.rrbance. It is also not p:t'actical to c:t'eate furthe:t' law enforcement responsibility for out' polic~ department. Thank you for Yout' consideration. BOB and ~~;t e348 West Las Flores Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007 Tel. 626-447-5123 . OWNERS of: 5826 North Rowland Avenue 5826 North RCMland Avenue 5826l!! North Rowland Avenue . . . Ale No.: C.U.P 2002-018 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CAlIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAl QUAlITY ACT NEGATIVE DECLARATION A. Title and Description of Project: Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2002-018 and Architectural Design Review Application No. 2002-020 -- A Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review for a proposed 13,600 sq.fl. CVS drug store with a pharmacy and prescription drive-up window, which will also sell within the subject building alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption. The new business would be a 24- hour operation, seven (7) days.a week. B. Location of Project: 9952 - 9956 Las Tunas Drive City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles C. Name of Applicant, Sponsor or Person Undertaking Project: Milestone Management 21196 Jasmines Way Lake Forest, CA 92630 Phone: 949/770-5752 The City Council 0 Planning Commission 0, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the City Council/Planning Commission, inCluding the recommendaiton of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a siginificant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the City Council's/Planning Commission's findings are as follows: The City Council 0 Planning Commission 0, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects Its Independent judgement. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at: Community Development Dfvislon City of Arcadia 240 W, Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which const/ture the record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declartion are as follows: &f /4/ oIL Community Development Division City of Arcadia 240 W. H. untington Dr. JJ Arcadia, CA 91007~ (626) 574-5423 lu IlIl . .f1U ~ Staff Date: Date Posted: 4/01 File No.: C.U.P.02-018 . CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2002-018 and Architectural Design Review Application No. 2002-020 2. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Dept.lCommunity Development Div.lPlanning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 3. . Lead Agency Contact Person & Phone Number: Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Services Manager . Phone: (626) 574-54221 Fax (626) 447-9173 4. Project Location (address): 9952 - 9956 Las Tunas Drive City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 5. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Phone Number: Milestone Management 21196 Jasmines Way Lake Forest, CA 92630 Phone: 949/770-5752 6. General Plan Designation: Northerly portion of the site: Commercial Southerly portion of the site: Multiple-Family Residential . 7. Zoning Classification: Northerly portion of the site: C-2, General Commercial Southerly portion of the site: PR-3, Multiple-family residential with a parking overlay FOrn1,aJn -1- CECA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No.: C.U.P.02-018 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, Including but not limited to later phases of the projact, and any secondary. support, or off-site features necessary for its implementation.) Conditional Use Permit Application No. 2002-018 and Architectural Design Review Application No. 2002-020 - A Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review for a proposed 13,600 sq.ft. CVS drug store with a pharmacy and prescription drive-up window, which will also sell within the subject building alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption. The new business would be a 24-hour operation, seven (7) days a week. 9. Surrounding land uses and setting: (Briefly describe the projact's surroundings.) The subject area is developed with mixed land uses Le., there is dental offices, a church, and an office building to the north; single-family and multiple-family residential units to the south; an eating establishment to the east, and commercial uses and single-family residential units to the west. 10. Other public agencies whose approval Is required: (e.g" permits, flnancing' approval, participation agreement) The City Building Services, Engineering Division, Fire Marshall, Public Works Services, and Water Services will review the construction plans for compliance with all applicable construction codes and will oversee construction. and installation of any necessary infrastructure or improvements within the public right-of-way. 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 I ] Agricultural Resources [ ] Air Quality [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Geology I Soils [ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ ] Hydrology 1 Water Quality [ ] Land Use I Planning [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Noise [ ] Population 1 Housing [ ] Public Services [ ] Recreation [ ] Transportation I Traffic [ ] Utilities I Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance Form n J" -2- CECA Checklist 4/99 . . I. File No.: C.U.P, 02-018 DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a .potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standarc;ls, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, but because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is ~~ U.l1LLlL Date: Seotember 4, 2002 Signature Corkran W. Nicholson. Plannino Services Manaoer For: Citv of Arcadia Printed Name & Title Form "J" -3- CECA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No.: C.U,P.02-018 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanallon Is required for all answers except "No Impacl" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the responses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one Involved (e.g., the project falls outside a faull rupture zone), A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e,g" the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2, All answers must take account of the whole action involved, inCluding off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, Indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist answers must Indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there Is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4. "Negative Declaration; less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVIII, "Earlier Analyses," must be cross-referenced). 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: 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 mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less Than Significant With Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were Incorporated or refined from the eartier 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, uses or Individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 8, This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies shouidnormally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9. The explanation of each issue should Identify: a) The significant 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. Form "J" -4- CECA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No,: C.U.P. 2002-018 Less Than Slgnlficanl Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impaot Incorporation Impact Impact I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [ I [ ] [) [Xl b) Substantially damage scenic resources. including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? [ I [ ) [] [X) c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? [ ] [ ] [I [Xl There are no scenic vistas in proximity to the subject site. The proposed 13.600 sq. ft., two-story CVS drug store building would replace an existing 19,000 sq.ft., two-story commercial center. Lighting standards will comply with current Code requirements, which limit such standards to 15'-0" In height when within 100' of residential property, and also requires the light standards to be hooded and arranged to reflect away from adjoining properties and streets, II. AGRICULTURAl RESOURCES - (In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Asllessment Model (1997) prepared by the California Department 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 Statewide Importance (Farmland) as shown on the' maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? [ ] [ I [] [X) b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl 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? [ I [ ] [] [Xl No agricultural or farmland.areas exist within the city. 1II. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable eir quality management or pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.) Would the proposal: a) Conflict witJ:l or obstruct implementation of the applicable Air Quality Plan? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? [ I [ ] [] [XI 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 precursors)? [ ] [ ] [) [Xl d) Expose' sensitive receptors to substanllal pollutant concentrations? I ] [ ] [] [Xl e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? [ ] [ ] [] [X) The proposed 13,600 sq.fl., two-story CVS drug store building would replace an existing 19,000 sq.fl., two- story commercial center that, if approved, would not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, alter climatic conditions, or result in objectionable odors. The development of the site will be in accordence with local air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District. Form" J" -5- CEQA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No,: C.U.P. 2002-016 Less Than Significant PotenUally With Less Than Slgnlflcant MIUgation Slgnlflcant No Impect Incorporation Impact Impact IV. 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 SBlvice? [ ] [ ] [I [Xl b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service? ' [ I [ ] [] [Xl c) Have a substantial edverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? [ ] [ ] [I [Xl e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting , ,- biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl 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? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl The proposel is for a 13,600 sq.fl, CVS drug store with a pharmacy and prescription drive-up window to replace an existing 19,000 sq.fl., two-story commercial center, which Is withIn a developed area zoned for commercial uses. Theproposal wif/ not have any impacts on biological resources. v. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in Section 15064,5? [ ] [ ] (] [Xl b) Cause a substantial adverse change In the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? ( I ( ] [I [X] c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique .geologlc feature? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposal is for a 13,600 sq.ft. CVS drug store with a pharmacy and prescription drive-up window to replace an existing 19.000 sq,ft., two-story commercial center, which is within a developed area zoned for commercial uses. The proposal will not have any impacts on cultural resources. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, Including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based Foml'''J'' CEQA.Checkllst 4/99 -6- . . Ie I Ale No.: C,U.P. 2002-01 a Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact tmpact on other substantial evidence of a known fault? (Refer 10 Division of Mines-and Geology Special Publication 42). [ ] [ ] [] [X] Ii) 9tron9 seismic ground shaking? [ ] [ ] [] [X] III) Seismic-related ground failure, Including liquefaction? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl Iv) Landslides [ ] [ ] [] [Xl b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potent/aily resu/tln on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence. liquefaction or collapse? [ ] [ ] [] [X] 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? [ ] [ ] [J [Xl e) Heve soils Incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or altemative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? [ ] [ J [J [Xl While the entire nagion is subject to the effects of seismic activity, the site location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the pubilc or-the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is Included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Govemment Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would It create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan, or where such a pial') has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? f) Fat 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 physlcaily interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? Form "J- -7- [ J [ ] [ J [Xl [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xl [ ] [ ] [Xl [ J [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xl [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xl [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xl [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xl CeQA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No,: C.U.P, 2002-018 Less Than Significant PolenVally With less Than Significant MIVgation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact The City Building Services and the City Fire Deparlment will review the plans for the proposed CVS drug store to prevent any of the above impacts. No existing sources of potential health hazards have been identified at the subject property. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? [ 1 [ 1 [. 1 [Xl 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 (e.g., 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)? [ 1 [ ] [l [Xl c) Substantially alter the existlng'drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner, which would result In substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? [ ] [ 1 [l [Xl d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern 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 runoff In a manner, which would result In flooding on or off-site? [ 1 [ 1 [] [Xl e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwafer drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? [ 1 [ 1 [l [Xl f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality [ 1 [ ] [l [Xl g) Place housing withi'] a 100-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? [ 1 [ 1 [] [Xl h) Place structures within a 100-year flood hazard area, which would impede or redirect flood flows? [ 1 [ ] [] [Xl i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of 10ss,lnjury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? [ ] [ 1 [l [Xl j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? [ 1 [ 1 [l [Xl The proposal is for a 13,600 sq. ft. CVS drug store with a pharmacy and prescription drive-up window to replace an existing 19,000 sq.ft., two-story commercial center, which Is within a developed area zoned for commercial uses. This proposal, if approved, would not result in any of the above impacts. IX. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl 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? [ 1 [ 1 [l [Xl c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? [ 1 [ 1 [] [Xl Under an approved conditional use permit the proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan end zoning designation for the area. The requested use permit is a permit process to establish specific conditions for the consideration of allowing the proposed use within the City of Arcadia. Such a permit will Fomr"J" -8- CECA Checklist 4199 File No.: C,U,P. ZOOZ-018 . Less Than Significant Potenllally With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact IncorporaUon Impact Impact not affact existing land uses or general plan designations, The operation of the proposed CVS drug store will be subject to all other environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over this araa. X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a knowr 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. [ I [ I [ I [Xl [ I [ J [ J [Xl . XI. 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? [ l. [] [Xl [] b) Exposure of persons to, or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels? [ ] [ I [] [Xl c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [ ] [ ] [Xl [] d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [ J [ ] [J [Xl 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 expose people residing or working In the project area to excessive noise levels? [ ] [ ] [] [X] f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessiva noise levels? [ ] [ J [] [X] There will be a short-term Increase in noise levels due to construction on the site. Once the construction Is completed, it is anticipated that the type of noise associated with the proposed use should not adversely impact any of the naighboring properties since the project is required to comply with all applicable noise regulations to prevent any unreasonable noise level. There are no airports within two miles of the subject property, . XII. POPULATION & HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either direcUy (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? [ ] [ J [J [Xl b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ ] [ ] [] [X] Under an approved conditional use pennit the proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan and zoning designation for the area. The requested use pennit Is a pennit process to establish specific conditions for the consideration of allowing the proposed use within the City of Arcadia. Such a permit wI/I Form "J- -9- CECA Checklist 4/99 . File No,: C.U:P. 2002.Q18 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation' Impact Impact not affect existing land uses or general plan designations. The project will not create any significant impact upon population or housing. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project 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 would cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? [ ] [ ] [] [XI b) Police protection? [ ] [ ] [] [XI c) Schools? [ ] [ ] [] [XI d) Parks? [ ] [ ] [] [XI e) Other public facilities? [ ] [ ] [] [XI The proposal is for a 13,600 sq.ft. CVS drug store with a pharmacy and prescription drive-up window to replace'an existing 19,000 sq.ft., two-story commercial center, which is within a developed area zoned for commerciel uses. This proposal, if approved, will not creete any significant impact upon public services, . XIV. 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? [ ] [ ] [] [X] b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposal is for a 13,600 sq.ft. CVS drug store with a pharmacy and prescription drive-up window to replace an existing 19,000 sq.ft., two-story commercial center, which is within a developed area zoned for commercial uses. This proposal, If approved, will not create any significent impact upon recreational services. . XV. TRANSPORTATION I TRAFFIC - 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)? [ ] [ ] [] [XI b) Exceed, either Individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? [ ] [ ] [] [X] ,c) Result in a change In air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or a change In location that results in substantial safety risks? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or Incompatible uses (e,g., farm equipment)? [ ] [ ] [] [XI e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ ] [ ] [] [XI f) Result In Inadequate parking capacity? [ ] [ ] [] [X] g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? [ ] [ ] [] [XI The proposal is for a 13,600 sq.ft, CVS drug store with a pharmacy and prescripilon drive-up window to raplace an existing 19,000 sq.ft., two-story commercial center, which is within a developed area zoned for commercial uses. This proposal, if approved, will not create any significant impact upon the traffic' or Fonn If Jff -10- ceOA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No.: C.U.P.2002-018 Less Than Significant POlenHally WIIh Less Than SlgnllJcant MiUgaHon Significant No Imll8ct Incorporation Impact Impact circulation patterns within fhe area. The project will comply with the current on-site parking requirements, and Its Internal cineulatlon has been designed to adequately accommodate the projected traffic and improvements. XVI. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? [ ] [ ] [J [X] 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? [ ] [ ] [J [X] c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion ot existing facilities, the construction of which could' cause significant environmental effects? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? [ ] [ ] [J [X] e) Result In a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the providers existing commitments? [ ] [ ] [] [X] f) Be served by a landfill wilh sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? [ ] [ ] [J [X] g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and regulations related to solid' waste? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposal Is for a 13,600 sq.fl. CVS drug store with a pharmacy and prescription drive-up window to reptace an existing 19,000 Sq'fl" two-story commercial center, which is within a developed area zoned for commeneial uses. This proposal, if approved, will nof create any significant impact upon utilities and seNice sysfems. XVII. 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 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 elim inate Important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? [ ] [ ] [] [X] 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,) [ ] [ ] [J [X] c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? [ ] [ ] [] [X] Under an approved condifional use permit the proposed project would be consistent with the General Plan and zoning designation for the erea. The requested use permit is a permit process to establish specific conditions for the consideration of ellowlng the proposed use within the' City of Aneedia. Such a permit will Form -J" -11- CEOA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No.: C,U.P. 2002.Q18 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Signlflcant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact not affect existing land uses or general plan designations. The project will not have any of the above- mentioned effeots or impacts. XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES No earlier analyses, and no additional documents were referenced pursuant to the tiering, program ErR, or other CEQA processes to analyze the project. . Form .. J" -12- CECA Checklist 4/99 , ., ., . 3. . File Nt!.U.~ 1J1..-olf> CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 (626) 574-5400 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: 8'!JJ /O//"" f~ General Information 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: cVS lllilt7rYlPtl!l1 % N,t-e~ ~hFt--IE0r .&illq-~ J"~~rvuk le.S. ~ ~~i~ ~'Y) Address of project (Location): 1q74 Ut.s 7QNM tPive. 2. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: DR/\/' .S!.Iut/Iz.-, ;t!lk,fk~ ~~'(.M'"(~)7;V-,<\?j"'2 ( :;)119(; ..l.iJSM/uES I1Ikf -I..4P<113 ,~~E17; {"/! r26~ 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: (f3t:o< I wiNe) J:Jk.ohl// ~re'. L!tIz; d /J,/2(!A/.JIA EA!t///lAAlNcAl/11/ IkA~m r Zoning: tiS/! 5. 6. General Plan Designation: Proiect DescrlDtion 7. Proposed use of site (project description): /V'EW (~OCJO Sr f/I2tIi?8TNe , ,tJ1;1l1JllfAC.'1, IAf/WftE 1JI~tt~~ rP~ muL tJfP.rAI!;;d I /l/tt>h&/ S4k.s (CFPS/~) . 8. Site Size: ~ .3/7 Sq. Ft.! ~. t2? Acre( s) 9. Square footage per building: /~, ax:> (,,(EN) 6).7"7.3 fEr,s,- 6? /1/~U) LtW RE(7lIU~AJT) / . 10. Number of floors of construction: / ~Of./A./O .f701),e / /fE22AN/N-e 11. Amount of off-street parking provided: /~O 12. Proposed scheduling of project:. 07NT C&AiSmIJC!1{J1(/ /thy. /, ~ / 13. Associated projects: ~Ne 14. Anticipated incremental development: . AlONe- . 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: ./1//,.4 NON - .e'eSIt?E/Y77RL. 16. If commercial, indicate the type, Le. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: _ /~ t'Ob' ~ fJR!/~ JTORe REmIt.. e:u/ Ph///2P!lIo/, Ji ht7I1,11J W/ # 1'2~ Ld.40/NtP "tJ~ . . 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: /\.b# - NOt/..J7/2//JL 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: NOAl - / /VSnW17/JA//IL- 19, If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: t:bl'y~ f);t2a/tJ.H~. .::vI mull ct1?"/2A77t:W I /lJ.o/o/ &Jkr ~EI:J EnvlronlnfDFDrm -2- 4/01 . 20. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO Q J29-21. Discuss below all items Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. Q ~ 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. Q i 23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. Q ~ 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter, Q tiC. 25. Change in dust, ash; smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. Q Ga:: 26, Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. Q pst 27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. Q ~ 28. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more? . Q 29. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives Q ri 30. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.) Q a 31. Substantial increase in fossil fuel ,consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.) Q ti 32. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects - Q ~33. Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan. ~ 34. policy or ordinance consistent with this project? Q 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 Settina 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.) . EnvlronlnfoFonn -3- 4101 .36. . . Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. Certification I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits ,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 o/Is"" / en. . .. For EnvlronlnfoForm -4- 4/01 . , " . . SIT~ lOCATION AND DESCRIPTION , , , , . , The 2~02-acre site Is located at tpe s\:luthwest comer, of Baldwl~ Avenue and Las Tunas Ortve. Occupied py two structures In~ludlng a 2.700 square foot EI Polio Loco fast food restaurant and a mulfi-tenant . , office/retail building. Three.streets Includlng Rowland Avenue to the , west, Las Tunasdrlve to the north and Baldwin Avenue to the east front the property. An apartment bUildlng fronts the southeast and a single-family dwelling fronts the southwest portion of the site. All three " , frontages have two access drlves each. However the drives on Baldwin are limited to right In and right out only restricted by a raised median In Baldwin Avenue. Surroundir.lg uses are a mixture of commerc1ol and residential to the west. commerdal and church to I , _, I I the north and commercial development to the east. , The subject site is presently occupied by two structures. The first structure Is located directly on the comer by an EI Pallo LOCo Chick fast food restaurant ~nd, drive through which will remain. A' en secondary structure IS located on the pad to be occupied b the proposed development. A real estate office and an art sup~fy store occupy this structure. In addition one suite remains vacant, ' , · Zonl~g; The property 1s'~4rrently zoned C-2 with the'~uth~rIy ~'on zoned for PR-3 parking. The southerly portion will npt permitted for building consfrucflon. ' , , I, , 1t-IE iSlTS I'Q VI~I\L\...'i l't.-Fr ~IJJ ov=- AIVV' CIJ..L1UrWL I 1-\ I SIO(l.l c.aL. oe. 9:.a\l \C.." A'iSf'E~. ThEI2E AltE pQE~~'f 140 l.ANO~,~c. E~ ~ 1"'re ~I.ffit ~~ LhJe AND LI H liSO PWiB2.~ w\'r\\l'J 'i\\E q~'\\Io.ja. p~~ Lbr. o