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RESOLUTION NO. 1670
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2002-002 TO SELL BEER AND WINE FOR OFF-
PREMISE CONSUMPTION AT AN EXISTING DRIVE-THROUGH
RETAIL BUSINESS AT 341 EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, on March 11, '2002, a conditional use permit application was
filed by Arcadia Realty, L.L.C., on behalf of the property owner, Mona S. P.
Eremita, to sell beer and wine for oft-premise consumption at an eXisting drive-
through retail business (d.b.a. Alta Dena Dairy) that currently sells dairy products
and related merchandise from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven (7) days a week
(Development Services Department Case No. C.U.P. 2002-002) at property
commonly known as 341 East Foothill Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on April 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 HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services
Department in the attached report, dated April 23, 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 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, loading,
landscaping and other features are adequate to adjust said use with the land and
uses in the neighborhood.
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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 2002-002, to sell beer and wine at the subject location for
off-premise consumption upon the following conditions:
1. That the hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. The existing freestanding sign, which is oversized and in need of repair,
shall be removed and replaced with a new, lower profile monument sign that shall
not exceed a maximum height of 6'-0" and a maximum sign area of 50 square feet
per sign face. The existing freestanding sign shall be removed on or before June
21, 2002, and the plans for the new monument sign shall be subject to the review
and approval of the Development Services Director.
3. Any vending machines or ice coolers shall be within the building.
4. Approval of C.U.P. 2002-002 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.
5. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this conditional use
permit shall constitute grounds for its immediate suspension or revocation of said
permit.
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6. 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 proceedings 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 provisions 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 Planning Commission's action of April 23, 2002, and the
following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Murphy, Olson
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Huang and Kalemkiarian
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council ofthe City of
Arcadia.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgOing Resolution was adopted at a regular
meeting of the Planning Commission held on May 14, 2002 by the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy, Olson, Kalemkiarian
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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LSecretary, Plannin
City of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attomey
City of Arcadia
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STAFF REPORT
April 23, 2002 Development Services Department
TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-002
SUMMARY
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The subject of this staff report is a request fora new conditional use permit to
sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption at a drive-through retail business
(d.b.a. Alta-Dena Dairy) and to retain its .existing non-conforming freestanding
sign at 341 East Foothill Boulevard.
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The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the
conditional use permit to sell beer and wine at the subject location for off-premise
consumption, and, denial of the non-conforming sign subject to the conditions in
this staff report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Arcadia Realty L.L.C. (on behalf of the property owner, Mona S.P.
Eremita)
LOCATION: 341 East Foothill Boulevard
REQUEST: A conditional use permit to sell beer and wine at an existing drive-
through retail business, for off-premise consumption, and to retain
an existing non-conforming freestanding sigh at the subject
location.
LOT AREA: 6,146.68 sq.ft. (0.14 acres)
FRONTAGE: 41.14 feet along Foothill Boulevard
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
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The site is developed with a singe-story commercial building (constructed
in 1962), and is zoned C-2 (General Commercial).
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SURROUNDING LAND USE & ZONING:
North:
South:
East:
Single-family residential; zoned PR-1 and R-1
General Commercial uses; zoned C-2
A parking lot; zoned C-2, and an office building that is in the City
of Monrovia
General Commercial uses; zoned C-2
West:
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
The site is designated as Single-Family Residential 0-6 dwelling units per
acre.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The subject building with its drive-through service area was constructed in 1962,
by Adohr Dairy Farms, Inc. for the purpose of selling dairy products and related
merchandise. This business was established prior to the requirement of a
conditional use permit for drive-in businesses, which became effective in 1968.
Our records' indicate that the original drive-through business operated until
March 2000, at which time the building became vacant, and was a property
maintenance issue.
On June 26, 2001, the Planning Commission granted Conditional Use Permit
(C.U.P.) 200'1-012 to allow the applicant to reopen the drive-through business
subject to providing various site improvements, which included the rehabilitation
of the existing 650 sq.ft. building, removal of the site's non-conforming
freestanding sign, repairing the on-site drive-through and parking areas, and
repainting the perimeter walls. Such improvements have been completed with
the exception of removing the freestanding sign, and are noted on the submitted
site plan.
PROPOSAL
The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to sell beer and wine for off-
premise consumption, and to retain an existing non-conforming freestanding sign
for the site's drive-through business, which currently retails dairy products and
related merchandise. Their current business hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
seven days a week.
Municipal Code Section 9275.1.53.6 requires a retail business to obtain a
conditional use permit to sell alcoholic beverages for off-premise consumption
when located less than 150 feet from residentially zoned property. The
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neighboring properties that are directly north of the subject property are zoned
PR-1 and R-1; therefore, approval of such a permit is required for the applicant's
proposal.
The applicant's current conditional use permit (C.U.P. 2001-012) requires the
removal of the site's freestanding sign, as set forth in the following condition of
approval:
"3. The existing freestanding sign, which is oversized and in need of repair,
shall be removed and replaced with a new, lower profile monument sign
that shall not exceed a maximum height of 6'-0" and a maximum sign area
of 50 square feet per sign face. The existing freestanding sign shall be
removed prior to the occupancy of the building, and the plans for the new.
mOl)ument sign shall be subject to the review and approval of the
Dev,elopment Services Director."
The freestanding sign has not been removed because the applicant wishes to
pursue this issue because it is more cost-effective to retain the existing sign than
to replace It with a new monument sign. No other sign age is being proposed at
this time.
The applicant has informed staff that existing drive-through retail business only
requires two to three employees at any time. The business hours are from 8:00
a.m. to 8:00 p.m., seven days a week.
On-site parking consists of 3 spaces, which in staffs opinion is adequate since
the number of employees for the business would be minimal, and that any walk-
in business should be incidental to the primary drive-through service. On-street
parking is also available.
ANALYSIS
It is staffs opinion that the proposed sale of beer and wine will not adversely
affect the subject area including the neighboring residential properties to the
north of the site provided that the current business hours are maintained.
The Police Department has reviewed this request, and informed staff that there
is no record of criminal problems at the subject location. In addition, they have
no objections to the issuance of the requested C.U.P.
In response to the applicant's request to retain the existing freestanding sign,
staff supports the removal of the sign as required by C.U.P. 2001-012. Staff
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feels that the oversized sign, which is still in need of repair (see the attached
photo), should be removed and replaced with a new, lower profile monument
sign that would not exceed the current code requirements, and therefore would
be visually proportionate in reference to the subject property.
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 11 whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any
potential fOlr an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the
wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this
project.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional
Use Permit No. 2002-002 and denial of the applicant's request to retain the
existing freestanding sign subject to the following conditions:
1. That the hours of operation shall be limited to 8:00 a,m. to 8:00 p.m.
2. The existing freestanding sign, which is oversized and in need of repair,
shall be removed and replaced with a new, lower profile monument sign that
shall not exceed a maximum height of 6'-0" and a maximum sign area of 50
square feet per sign face. The existing freestanding sign shall be removed
on or before June 21, 2002, and the plans for the new monument sign shall
be subject to the review and approval of the Development Services
Director: .
3. Any vending machines or ice coolers shall be within the building.
4. Approval of C.U.P. 2002-002 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.
5. Noncompliance with the provisions and conditions of this conditional use
permit shall constitute grounds for its immediate suspension or revocation of
said permit.
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PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
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If the Planning Commission intends to approve this conditional use permit
application, 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" 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.
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Community Development Administrator
Attachments:
Land Use & Zoning/Aerial Photo
Sign Photo
Negative Declaration & Initial study
Site Plan
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AL TA-DENA DAIRY
341 E. Foothill Blvd
Arcadia, CA 91006
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File No.: C.U.P. 2002-002
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 2002-002: The applicant is requesting a new conditional use permit to sell
beer and wine fur off-premise consumption at a drive-through retail business (d.b,a. Alta-Dena Dairy)
and to retain an existing non-conforming freestanding sign,
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B. Location of Project:
341 East Foothill Boulevard
Arcadia, CA 91006
C. Name of Applicant, Sponsor or Person Undertaking Project:
Applicant: Arcadia Realty L.L.C. (on behalf of the property owner, Mona S.P. Eremita)
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 t~e public meeting of the City Council,
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 findings are as fullows:
The City Council 0 Planning Commission 0, hereby finds that the Neg!itive Declaration reflects its
independent judgement A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at:
Community Development Division
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 constiture the record of
proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declartion are as fullows:
Community Development Division
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 574-5423
Date:
Date Posted:
Corkran W, Nicholson
Staff
4/02
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
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I. Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit No. 2002-002
2. Lead A.gency Name and Address:
City of Arcadia
Development Services Department
Community Development Division I Planning Services
240 W. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
3. Contact Person and Phone Nnmber: Corkran W. Nicholson at (626) 574-5422
4. Project Location: 341 East Foothill Boulevard, Arcadia, CA 91006
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address:
Arcadia Realty L.L.C.
341 East Foothill Boulevard
Arcadia, CA 91006
6. GeneJ'l11 Plan Designation: Commercial
I 7. Zoning: C-2
8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but uot limited to later
phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its
implementation. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.):
A Conditional Use Permit to sell beer and wine for off-premise consumption ala drive-through retail
business (d.b.a. Alta-Dena Dairy) and to retain an existing non-conforming freestanding sign.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.)
North:
South:
East:
West:
A single-family residential dwelling; zoned PR-I
General commercial uses; zoned C-2
A parking lot; zoned C-2
An office building; zoned C-2
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement):
The Arcadia Police Department, and Alcohol Beverage Control Department of the State of California
will review the proposal for compliance with,all applicable requirements.
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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 Agriculture Resources Air Quality
Biological Resources . Cultural Resources Geology / Soils
Hazards & Hazardous Hydrology / Water Quality Land Use IPlanning
Materials
Noise Population / Housing
- Mineral Resources
Re.creation Transportation / Traffic
Public Services
Mandatory Findings of
Utilities / Se,rvice Systems Significance
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DETERMINATION (To be completelI by the Lead Agency):
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
~nd 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 iI significant effect in this case because revisions'in the project have been made by or agreed to
by the project proponent. A MlTIGA TED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
o 'I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
o 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 standards, and 2) has been
addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACT 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.slandards, and (b) have been avoided or
mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or
;tration 1:~s,ur1les ~a, ar,.:::ed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
L:m.IwtM W itW\u.w\ 3127/2002
Signature Date
Corkran W. Nicholson
Printed Name
CITY OF ARCADIA
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are
adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses
following each ,question. A ''No 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 fault 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 th.e lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the
checkli~t 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. XVII, "Earlier Analyses," may 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 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.
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7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used 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 should normally address the questions form this checklist that are relevant to a
project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected.
9) The explanatio~ of each issue should identify:
a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than
significance.
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FileNo: C.U.P. 2002-002
Issues:
I. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but
not limited to, tress, rock outcroppings, and historic
buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the' existing visual character or
quality of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
Any exterior improvements will be required to compfy
with local architectural standards and illumination
limits, and will not result in .any of the ahove impacts.
n. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining
whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant
environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California
Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in
assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the
project:
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?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract?
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Impact
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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?
The proposal is for a commercial use, which is
consistent with the neighboring commercial
development, and will not result in any of the above
impacts in reference to agricultural resources.
m. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district may be relied
upon to make 'the following determinations. Would the
project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
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)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people?
The primary drive-through retail business is existing
and is in accordance with City codes and subject to
local air quality regulations as administered by the
South Coast Air Quality Management District which
should prevent any impacts relative to the above items
(a) andlor (b). There are no exterior improvements
proposed that would result in an alteration to air
movement, moisture or temperature, or cause a
change in climate. No objectionable odors have been
associated with the proposed use. The request to allow
the sale of alcoholic beverages will not create any
additional impacts to air quality.
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Significant
Impnct
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Jocorporaled
-
Less Than
Significant No Impact
Impact
x
x
-
x
-
x
x
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IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, 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 ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial aOverse effect on arty riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in
local or region~l plans, policies, and regulations or by the
California Department ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected
wetlands as defmed by Section 404 of the Clean Water
Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal poo~
coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological
interruption, or other means?
d) J nterfere 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?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation
policy or ordinance?
f) Conflict with the proVISIons of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
The drive-tbrough retail business is located in a
developed area along Footbill Boulevard, and is
consistent witb the neigbboring commercial
development. The proposal, if approved, will not
result in any of tbe above impacts in reference to
biological resonrces.
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Significant
Imp.ct
Less TIwn
Significant
With
Mitigation
IncolJlorated
-
-
Less Tbno
Significant No In,p.ct
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x
x
x
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V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of a historical resource as defmed in 9 l5064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
ofan archaeological resource pursuant to 9 l5064.5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
,
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside of formal cemeteries?
The drive-through retail business is located in. a
developed area along Foothill Boulevard, and is
eonsistent with the neighboring commercial
development. The proposal, if approved, will not
result in any of the above impacts in reference to
cnltural resources
e 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:
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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 on
other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
ii) Strongseismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
iiii) Landslides?
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Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
-
Less Than
Significant No Impact
Impact
x
x
x
x
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b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss oftopsoil?
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 pl'Qperty?
I
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use.
of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal ,systems
where sewers are not available for the disposal of
wastewater?
Wbile this entire region Is subject to tbe effects of
seismic activity, tbe subject location bas 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 public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
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?
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Impact
-
-
Less Than
Significsnt
With
Mitigation
Incolporated
Less Than
Sigoilicant No Impact
Impact
x
x
x
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x
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d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code section 65962.5 and, as a result, would
it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
wh.ere 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?
t) For a project within the vicinity ofa private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk ofIoss,
injury or death involving wild land fires, including where
wild lands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intennixed with wild lands?
The drive-through retail business is located in a
developed area along FoothiU Boulevard, and is
consistent with the neighboring commercial
development. No e~sting sources of potential health
hazards have been identified at the subject property.
vm. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.
Would the project:
n) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No Impact
Impact
x
~
x
x
x
x
x
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Less Than
Issues: Significant
Potentially With Less Than
e Significant MitigaUoo Significant No Impact
Impact Incorp<>ratcd Impact
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere X
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volwne 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 pennits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the X
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?
,
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d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the X
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?
e) Create or contribute runoff water Which would exceed - - - X
I the capacity of existing or planned stonn water drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff'?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? X
g) Place housing within 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?
X
h) Place within a 100-year flood hazard area structures,
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
X
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk ofloss,
injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a
result of the failure ofa levee or dam?
X
j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
X
The applicant's proposal, if approved, would not
result in any of tbe above impacts.
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IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
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 fffect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan
or natural community conservation plan?
The existing drive-through retail business is currently
under an approved conditional use permit and is
consistent with the general plan and zoning
designation for the area. The requested use permit is a
permit process to establish specific conditions, if
deemed necessary, for the consideration of such a use
within the City of Arcadia. The permit, if approved,
will not affect existing land uses or general plan
designations. The operation of the business is subject
to all other environmental plans or policies adopted by
agencies with jurisdiction over this area. There are no
agricultural resources or operations in the vicinity.
X.MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents. of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
None of the above impacts have been associated with
the subject business. No mineral resources are known
to exist at the site.
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Pqtentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Iocorporated
~
Less.Than
Significant No Impact
Impact
x
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x
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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?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive
ground borne vibration or ground borne noise levels?
c) A ~ubstantial penn anent increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without
,
the project? I
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient
noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing
without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip,
would the project expose people residing or working in
dIe project area to excessive noise levels?
The drive-through retail business is located in a
developed area along Foothill Boulevard, and is
consistent with the neighboring commercial
development. None of the above impacts have been
associated with this location or the proposed use.
Should any problems arise however, compliance with
noise regulations will prevent any unreasonable noise
levels.
xn. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the
project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either
directly (for example, by proposing new homes and
businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension
of road or other infrastructure)?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporated
-
LessThsn
Significant No Impact
Impact
x
x
x
x
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b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
Under a new conditional use permit the proposed use
would be consistent with the general plan and zoning
designations for the area and will not impact the
population or housing.
XIII. PUBUq SERVICES. WoulcHhe 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 could
cause significant environmental impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the public services:
Fire protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Parks?
Other public facilities?
The subject use is consistent with the planned uses for
the area and will not result in any of the above
impacts.
XIV. RECREATION. Would the project:
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Significant
Impact
LessThnn
Significant
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Significant No Impact
Impact
x
x
x
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a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional
parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or
require the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities, which have an adverse physical effect on the
environment?
The drive-through retail business is located in a
developed area along Foothill Boulevard, and is
,
consistent 'Tith the neighboring commercial
development. The proposal, if approved, will not
resolt in any of the above impacts.
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)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location
that results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
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Significant
Impact
-
Less Than
Significant
Willi
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No Impact
Impact
x
x
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g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
The sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise
consumption will not change the current operation of
the business, which has oot beeo associated with such
impacts.
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would
the project:
,
a) Exceed wJstewater 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 environmentai 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?
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 provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
disposal needs?
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Impact
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Less Than
Significant
Willi
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less Than
Significant No Impact
Impact
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g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and
regulations related to solid waste?
The sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise
consumption will not change the current operation of
tbe business, which has not been associated with such
impacts.
XVII. MANDATORY
SIGNIFICANCE
FINDINGS
OF
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of th4 environment, substantially reduce the
habitat or 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
numher or reslrict the range of a rare or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the incremental effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other current
project, and the effects of probable future projects.)
c) Does the project have environmental effects, which
will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings,
either directly or indirectly?
The sale of alcoholic beverages for off-premise
consumption will not change the current operation of
the bUSiness, which has not beeo associated with sucb
impacts.
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240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
(626) 574-5400
j:NVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
Date Filed:
General Information -
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
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2. Address of project (Location):
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Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
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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:
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6.
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General Plan Designation:-'Pt-nrl\&lxc,\n,\
Proiect ,DescriDtlon
7. Proposed use of site (project description):
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Square footage per building:
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10. Number of floors of construction:
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11. Amount of off.street parking provided:
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12. Proposed scheduling of project:
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13. Associated projects:
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14. Anticipated incremental development:
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If residential, 'include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of household sizes expected:
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16. If commercial, indicate the type, Le. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation:
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17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
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18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
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19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this
and indicate clearly why the application is required:
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. checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary).
~ES NO
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Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground
contours.
Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public
lands or roads.
Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
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Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage
patterns.
Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more?
Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
flammable or explosives
Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
sewage, etc.)
Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
etc.)
Relationship to a larger project or series of projects
Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan,
policy or ordinance consistent with this project?
o ~ 34. If you answered YES to question no. 33, may this project cause significant
effects on the environment that were not examined in the prior ErR?
Environmental Settina '
Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects. Describe any ,existing structures on the site, and the use of the
structures. Attach photographs of the site. (Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be
accepted.)
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Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on
plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses
(residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses,
shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs,
rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will
be accepted.
Certification
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the
data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the
facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
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36. Existing site has not changed since original business activity which
ceased recently.
No topography changes are planned.
Soil stability is nota factor. Entire parcel is paved.
Plants and animals are not native to the parcel.
There are no significant cultural, historic, or scenic aspects.
There is one existing structure on the site which is to remain.
The existing structure will be used for retail sales as existed prior to
recent closure.
37. Surrounding properties are all existing developments.
There is no known specific aspect as to plants, animals, culture,
) historic or scenic characteristics.
Surrounding land use is as existing:
commercial on the west, east and south;
residential on the north.
No significant changes are planned for the existing development other
than normal and customary rehabilitation to the existing building,
drive, and parking, and the addition of a landscaped planning bed
at the front.
Please refer to the Descriptive that accompanies this application.