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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1673 . , . - RESOLUTION NO. 1673 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OFTHE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 02-010 TO REOPEN AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION WITH THREE SERVICE BAYS AT 900W. DUARTE ROAD. WHEREAS, on May 22, 2002, a conditional use permit application was filed by Toheed Asghar to reopen an automobile service station with three service bays (Development Services Depiu1ment Case No. C.U.P. 02-010) at property commonly known as 900 W. Duarte Road; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on July 23, 2002, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION I. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: I. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity because the initial study did not disclose any substantial adverse effects to the area affected by the proposed project. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, loading, landscaping and other features including the shared parking with the neighboring business, are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the Arcadia Municipal Code. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. . . e 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because the land use and current zoning are consistent with the General Plan. 6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 02-010, to reopen an automobile service station with three service bays, upon the following conditions: J. The use approved by CUP 02-010 is limited to the automobile service station. The service station shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP 02-010. 2. That the use of the automobile service station shall be limited to those activities allowed for such use under Arcadia Municipal Code section 9275.4.7 unless determined otherwise under CUP 02-010. The allowed activities include dispensing gasoline, oil, grease, tires. batteries and automobile accessories directly to users of motor vehicles; tuning motors; wheel and brake adjustment and other minor repairs and servicing of motor vehicles only to the extent of installation of tires, batteries and automobile accessories directly to users of motor vehicle. 3. That at a minimum the site shall be landscaped in accordance with the plans submitted and in addition that a minimum of two (2) 24" box specimen trees shall be planted on the property, location subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Administrator. 4. Remove all bollards at the northeast corner of the property where a propane tank used to be. Any future installation of fuel tanks shall be located away from the driveways, subject to the approval of the Community Development Administrator. 2 1673 e , e 5. Remove the existing pole sign. If the applicant wishes to have a sign at the street corner, a monument sign may be a viable option to be reviewed under the sign design review process. 6. That all signs on the premises, including all wall signs, window signs, monument signs,. and those presented on the proposed elevations, shall be subject to a 'separate fonnal sign design review. 7. That the five (5) parking stalls shall be striped to City Standards. 8. A trash enclosure with decorative block wall screening per the City standards shall be installed in a location subject to the approval of the Community Development Administrator. 9. That the asphalt shall be treated with slurry seal to cover all cracks and damages. 10. That the entrances of the restrooms shall be screened from the view of adjacent properties or streets rights-of-way by solid decorative screening, subject to approval by the Community Development Administrator. II. All conditions of. approval shall be complied with prior to opening of the automobile service station. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 02-010 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in the closing of the service station. 12. Approval of CUP 02-010 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Fonnavailable from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 13, 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 3 1673 e , e 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 attomey to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of July 23,2002, and the following vote: A YES: Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy,. and Olson. NOES: ABSENT: Commissioner Kalemkiarian SECTION S. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the23rd day of July 2002, by the following votes: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy, and Olson. Commissioner Kalemkiarian t j 1(. ~ Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia Secretary, Planning City of Arcadia ommission APPROVED AS TO FORM: Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attomey 4 1673 . . . STAFF REPORT Development Services Department July 9, 2002 TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator By: Thomas P. Li, Assistant.Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 02-010 to reopen an automobile service station at 900 W. Duarte Road. SUMMARY This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Mr. Toheed Asghar to reopen an automobile service station with three service bays at 900 W. Duarte Road. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions listed in this report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Toheed Asghar (lessee) LOCATION: 900 W. Duarte Road REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to reopen an automobile service station with three service bays. The proposed business hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. SITE AREA: 14,288 square feet (0.32 acre) FRONTAGES: 113 feet along Golden West Ave. 125 feet along Duarte Roap EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is located on the southwest comer of Duarte Road and Golden West Avenue. It is developed with a 1,250 sq.ft. service station that was constructed in 1964. The property is zoned C-2 - General Commercial. . . . SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: Multiple-Family Residential - zoned R-3 South: Multiple-Famiiy Residential - zoned R-3 East: Commercial- zoned C-1 West: Multiple-Family Residential- zoned R-3 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Multiple-Family Residential (24 du/ac max.) BACKGROUND The existing station was built in 1964, which was prior to the current code requirement for a conditional use permit to permit such a use. It has been operating as a legal non- conforming use until it closed in August of 2001, I.e., a conditional use permit was never acquired for this operation. Under the definition of Discontinuance in the Arcadia Municipal Code Section No. 9248, the cessation from the active participation in a nonconforming use for a period in excess of ninety (90) days shall conclusively be presumed to constitute the abandonment of such nonconforming use. Because this use has been discontinued since August of last year, a conditional use permit is necessary to allow it to reopen as an automobile service station. The subject property is located within 150 feet of R-3 zoned properties to the north, south, and west. . PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS The proposal is to reopen an existing automobile service station with three service bays. The proposed hours of operation for the sale of gasoline and other motor fuels are 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The proposed hours of operation for the servicing of vehicles are Monday through Saturday. 7:00 am to 7:00' pm. A Conditional Use Permit is required for the following: 1. An automobile service station (AMC Sec~ 9275.1.40). 2. A retail business to be open 24 hours a day that is less than 150 feet from residentially zoned property (9275.1.53.7). The applicant intends to retain the eight (8) existing fueling positions and the three existing service bays, of which two of them are equipped with lifts for minor repairs and one is intended for smog inspections. The proposed operation will be similar to the previous service stations that have operated at this location for years. CUP 02-010 July 9, 2002 Page 2 e . . 24-Hour Operation This proposal includes a request to operate the retail sale of gasoline and other motor fuels on a 24-hour basis. It is staff's experience that the level of activity at 24-hour stations is relatively low during off-peak hours, especially when there is no sale of food or beverages. The Conditional Use Regulations for Drive-in Businesses prohibit deliveries at locations adjacent to residential zones from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. It is anticipated that the proposed hours would not have a detrimental effect on the residential properties surrounding this site. However, if problems occur as a result of the automobile service station, the City has the ability to address nuisance situations by reviewing or revoking a CUP or certain provisions of a CUP through the public hearing process. Parkino By code, an automobile service station shall comply with the parking requirements for drive-in businesses (20 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft. of gross floor area). Under this regulation, the proposed service station would require 25 parking spaces. Currently, there is no striped parking on site, however, staff estimates that the site could accommodate about five parking spaces by the west side of the building if striped to city standards. Based on this estimate, there would be a parking deficiency of 20 spaces. Since there will be no retail sales (Le., food and beverages) other than the sale of gasoline and other motor fuels, it is staff's opinion that five parking spaces will be sufficientfor the proposed use. Architectural Desion Review Since the applicant will not be making any major alterations to the buildings, staff did not request a formal design review. The applicant proposes to repaint the building to white with red trims, install new signs (to be reviewed under a separate Sign Design Review process), and increase the amount of landscaping on site, as indicated on the plans. Sions There is an existing pole sign at this station. The Sign Architectural Design Review specifies that pole signs are discouraged in the City in favor of monument signs. Therefore, staff recommends removal of the pole sign. If the applicant wishes to have a sign at the street comer, a monument sign may be a viable option to be reviewed under the Sign Design Review process. Other Code Reouirements The applicant is required to comply with all development requirements and policies determined to be necessary by the Building Official, City Engineer, Fire Marshall, Public CUP 02-010 July 9, 2002 Page 3 , . . Works Services Dir~ctor, Community Development Administrator, and any service districts and utility providers that will serve the proposed service station. CEQA 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 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 followirig prerequisite conditions can be satisfied: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said Lise, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 02-010, subject to the following conditions: 1. The use approved by CUP 02~01 0 is limited to the automobile service station. The service station shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP 02-010. 2. All regulations on automobile service stations shall be complied with unless determined otherwise under CUP 02-010. CUP 02-010 July 9, 2002 Page 4 . . . 3. That a minimum of two (2) 24" box specimen trees shall be planted on the property, location subject to the review and approval of the Community Development Administrator. 4. Remove all bollards at the northeast comer ofthe property where a propane tank used to be. Any future installation of fuel tanks shall be located away from the driveways, subjectto the approval of the Community Development Administrator. 5. Remove the existing pole sign. 6. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted for all new signs on the premises. 7. That the five (5) parking stalls shall be striped to City Standards. 8. If it is determined to be necessary, on the basis of complaints from surrounding residents, the Community Development Administrator may require a noticed public hearing, to be paid for by the owner and/or operator of the automobile service station, for the consideration of imposing restrictions on the business hours, and/or to add other site improvements to address the specific complaints. 9. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to opening of the automobile service station. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 02-010 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which could result in the closing of the service station. 10.Approval of CUP 02-010 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 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 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. CUP 02-010 July 9, 2002 Page 5 e , . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval The Planning Commission should move for approval of the Negative Declaration and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings, and granting Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 02-010. 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 incorporating 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 July 9th public hearing, please contact Thomas Li at (626) 574-5447. onna L. 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Name of Applicant, Sponsor or Person Undertaking Project: Toheed Asghar 8644 Falmouth Ave. #7 Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 (916) 761-7644 The Planning Commission D City Council D. having reviewed the Initial Study ofthis proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the Planning Commission/City Council, including the recommendaiton of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a siginificanteffect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the Planning Commlssion's/City Council's findings are as follows: The City Council D Planning Commission D, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgement. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at: Community Development Division City of .Arcadia 240W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constiture the record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declartion are as follows: Community Deyelopment Division City of Arcadia 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 _______ lltOMHS L..t ~ <::: Staff Date: Date Posted: 6 ~ '5 ~ tJ.z.. 4/01 File No.: CUP 02-010 e CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: A Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 02-010 to reopen an existing automobile service station with three service bays. 2. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Dept./Community Development Div./Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021, 3. Lead Agency Contact Person & Phone Number: , Thomas P. Li, Assistant Planner- (626) 574-5447/fax (626) 447-9173 4. Project Location (address): 900 W. Duarte Road, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 5. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Phone Number: Toheed Asghar 8644 Falmouth Ave. #7, Playa Del Rey, CA 90293 (916) 761-7644 6. General Plan Designation: Multiple Family Residential (24 du/ac max.) 7. Zoning Classification: C-2 - General Commercial . Form"JtI -1- CEOA Checklist 4/99 -. . e File No.: CUP 02-010 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, Including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessaiyfor its implementation.) A Conditional Use Permit for an automobile service station with 3 service bays. The proposed business hours are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 9. Surrounding land uses and setting: (Briefly describe the p'roject's surroundings,) The subject property is built as a gas station with 3 service bays and 8 gas pumps. To the north, south, and west are multiple-family units, zoned R-3. A commercial strip center is to the east with a supermarket. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g.. permits. financing approval. participation agreement) The City Building Services, Engineering Division, Fire Marshall, Public Works Services, and Water Services will review the construction plans for the tenant improvements for compliance with all applicable construction and safety codes and will oversee construction and installation of any necessary infrastructure or improvements on-site and/or within and along the public 'right-of-way. The tenant improvements for the coffee shop will also be reviewed by the Lo.s Angeles County Health Department for compliance with local health codes. 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 [ ] Agricultural Resources [ ] Air Quality [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Geology / Soils [ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ ] Hydrology /Water Quality [ ] Land Use / Planning [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Noise [ ] Population / Housing [ ] Public Services [ ] Recreation [ ] Transportation / Traffic [ ] Utilities / Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance Form I!JU -2- CEQA Checklist 4/99 , . . File No,: CUP 02-010 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 "potentiaily significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an eariier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, 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 effeci on the environment, but because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an EARLIER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, anq .(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 required. ~~' Sigtlature ?- 3-0'-. Date: Thomas P. Li, Assistant Planner (Printed Name & Title) For: City of Arcadia Form "J" -3- CEQA Checklist 4/99 e . . File No.: CUP 02-010 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 responses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported IT 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 fault rupture zone), A "No Impacf' answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a 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 Impacf' 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 effectfrom "Potentially SignITicant Impact" to a "Less Than Significantlmpact." 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 CEOA 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. Identny 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 cj Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less Than Significant With Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist, references to ,information sources for potential impactS (e.g., 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 beded in the discussion. ' 8. This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally 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- CEOA Checklist 4/99 . . ,e File No,: CUP 2002-010 Less Than Significant Potentially w"lth La.. Than Significant Mitigation Sig~lflcant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [ I [ ] I ] [XI b) Substantially damage scenic resources, Including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? [ I [ I [I [Xl c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? [ I [ I [] [Xl d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? [ I [ I [I [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES - (In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment 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 [ I [I [XI b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? [ I [ I [I [XI 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 [ I [I [XI The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any,of the above impacts. III. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the signijicance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations,) Would the proposal: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable Air Quality Plan? [ I [I [XJ b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? [ I [ I [I [X] c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which ihe project region is ron- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? [ I [ I [I [XI d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? [ I [ I [I [X] e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? [ I [ I [] [XI The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above Impacts. .Form .J- -5. CEOA Chackllst 4199 . . . File No.: CUP 2002-010 Less Then Significant Potentially With Less Than Slgnlllcanl Mitigation Significant No Impact 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 andWildlife Service? [ I [ I [I [XI b) Have a substantial adverse effect on a,ny 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? [ ] [ ] [] [X] c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federaliy 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? [ I [ ] [I [Xl 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 nurselY sites? [ I [ ] [I [X] e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? [ ] [ I [] [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? . [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. 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? [ ] [ ] [] [X] b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? [ ] [ ] [J [X] c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside offormal cemeteries? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fUlly developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, in<::ludingthe risk of Joss. injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most receni 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). ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? Iii) Seismic-related ground failure, inclUding liquefaction? iv) Landslides [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] CEOA Ctiecklisl 4/99 Form. J" -e- . . . / Fila No,; CUP 2002-010 Lass Than Significant Potantially With Lass Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporation Impact ['][ ] [ ] No Imp8:~t [X] b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- ,or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, ,as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994) creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or altemative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area. The subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geologic problems and is not within a Seismic Hazard Area identified by the Seismic Hazard Mapping Act. The proposal does not include any excavation, grading or filling. No unique geologic features have been identified at the site. The projectis connected to the local sewer system, The project will not have any of the above impacts. [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ 1 [ ] [ ] [X] VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS, - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the'el)vironment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? [ ] [ ] [l [X] 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? [ ] [ ] [,] [X] c) Emit hazardous e.missions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste w~hin one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? [ ] [ ] ,[] [X] 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 resuit, would it create a significant hazard to the pUblic or the environment? [ ] [ ] [] [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 result in'a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? [ ] [ ] [] [X] f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people' residing or woriting in the project area? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl g) Impair implementation of, or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? [ ] [ ] [] [X] 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 w~h wildlands? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. Form-"J- -7~ ceOA Checklist 4/99 . , . File No.: CUP 2002.010 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitlgeticn Significant No. Impact Incorporation Impact Impact VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (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)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner that would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course ofa stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner that would result in flooding on or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of- existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality g) Place housing within. a 100,year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood H~zard Boundary. or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place structures within a , OO-year flood hazard area, wbich would impede or redirect flood flows? i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injUry or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? [ ] [ ] [] [X] j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building In a fully developed area. The proposed use will be subject to an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit so as not to violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. The proposal will not alter absorption rates, drainage patterns, surface runoff, surface water conditions, or ground water conditions. The site is within the Santa Anita Dam Inundation Area, but will not expose , people to any additional or Increased hazard levels. The project will not have any of the above Impacts, [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ 1 [ ] [ ] [Xl [ ] [ ] , [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] [Xl [ ] [ J [ ] [ 1 [ ] [ ] [ ] [Xl [Xl [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] [ 1 [ ] [ ] [X] IX. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? [ 1 [ 1 [] [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? [ ] [ ] [] [X] c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? [ ] [ ] [l [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above.ln'lpacts. Form .J- ,8' CEOA Checklist 4/99 . , . File No,; CUP 2002-010 Less Than Significant P9tentlally With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability ofa known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? [l [ 1 [l [Xl b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery slle delineated on a local general plan, specllic plan or other land use plan? [ 1 [ 1 [l [Xl The proposed automot;>i1e service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. 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 generai plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? [ 1 [ I [l [Xl b) Exposure of persons to. or generation of excessive groundborne vibration or ground borne noise levels? [ 1 [ ] [l [XI c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [ 1 [ ] [l [X] d) A substantial temporary. or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [ 1 [ 1 [l [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? [] [ 1 [l [X] f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or woriting in the project area to excessive noise levels? [ 1 [ 1 [] [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and wiil not have any of the above impacts. . XII. POPULATION & 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)? [ 1 [ 1 [l [X] b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessllating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ 1 [ 1 [l [Xl c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ 1 [ 1 [l [Xl The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and wiil not have any of the above impacts. 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? [ 1 [ ] [l [Xl b) Police protection? [ 1 [ J [l [Xl c) Schools? [ 1 [ 1 [J [Xl Form.J" -9- CEOA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No.: CUP 2002-010 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Slgnlflcant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact d) Parks? [ ] [ ] [] [X] e) qther public facilities? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. 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 proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. XV. TRANSPORTATION I TRAFFIC - Would the projEll;t: a) Cause an increase in traffic that 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)? [ ] [ ] [] [X] b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated rOads or highways? [ ] [ I [] [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 subslantialsafety 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)? [ ] [ I [] [X] e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ ] [ I [] [X] f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? [ ] [ I [X] [ ] g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans. or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? [ ] [ I [] [X] The proposed automobile service station will be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts, XVI. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new 'storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? [ ] [X] [ ] [ ] [ J IX] [ ] [ ] [ ] [X] [ ] [ J [ ] IX] [ ] [ ] Form. J" -10- CEOA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No.: CUP 2002-010 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact 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? [ 1 [ 1 [] [Xl f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the projecfs solid waste disposal needs? [ ] [ ] [J [Xl g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and regulations related to solid 'waste? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed a\ltomobHe service station will be occ,!pying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. 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 wildlHe population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? [ ] [ 1 [l [Xl b) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the incrementa:! effects of a project are considerable when viewed in conneGlion with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) [ ] [ ] [ X 1 [] c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? [ 1 [ 1 [] [Xl The proposed automobile service station will ,be occupying an existing building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES No earlier analyses, and no additional documents were referenced pursuant to the tiering, program EiR. or other CECA processes to analyze the project. Form ioJR -,,- CECA .Checklist 4/99