HomeMy WebLinkAbout1663
~
.
e
RESOLUTION NO. 1663
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. CUP 01-028 FOR A 700 SQUARE FOOT COFFEE
HOUSE AT 203 S. FIRST AVENUE.
WHEREAS, on October 1, 2001, an application was filed by Ms. Helen
Wang and Mr. Matt Vantuch for a coffee house with indoor and outdoor seating;
Development Services Department Case No. CUP 01-028, at 203 S. First
Avenue, more particularly described as follows:
Lots 18, 19 & 20 in Block 66 of a part ofthe Arcadia Santa Anita
Tract, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of
California, as per map recorded in Book 15, Pages 89 & 90 of
Miscellaneous Records, in the Office of the County Recorder of
Said County.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on November 13, 2001 at which
time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present
evidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF TI:iE CITY OF
ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development
Services Department in the attached report dated November 13, 2001 is true
and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:
1. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not be
detrimental to the public health or welfare, nor injurious to the property or
improvements in the zone or vicinity.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for
which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized.
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading,
-
.'
e
landscap(ng 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 subject property is designated for commercial use in the
General Plan, that the proposed use is consistent with that designation, and that
the granting of the 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 are 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
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-028 for a 700 square foot coffee house in
the retail building at 203 S. First Avenue, subject to the following conditions:
1. The use approved by CUP 01-028 is limited to a 700 square foot
coffee house with tables and chairs that shall be arranged in compliance with the
Building and Fire Codes. The coffee house shall be operated and maintained in
a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved
for CUP 01-028. This approval does not include the serving of any meals, nor
any entertainment activities. Such activities may be considered an expansion of
the coffee house use, which must be approved by the Planning Commission
through an additional application and noticed public hearing.
2. The outdoor seating and tables shall be limited to the private
property area in front of the building along First Avenue and shall comply with
the City's Incidental Outdoor Dining Regulations, which allows seating for 12
patrons or less.
-2-
1663
'.
~
.
e
"
3. This approval of CUP 01-028 does not include any use of the rear
patio area. Use of the patio area may be considered an expansion oflhe coffee
house, which must be approved by the Planning Commission through an
additional application and noticed public hearing.
4. The hours of operation are limited to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on
Sundays through Thursdays, and 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Fridays and
Saturdays.
5. The back door shall remain closed after 9:00 p.m, to reduce the
potential for nuisances to the nearby residents.
6. This approval of CUP 01-028 includes a parking modification only for
the 700 square foot coffee house and is not an approval of a general reduction
of the parking requirements for the retail building or the site.
7. The rear parking area shall be striped in accordance with the City's
parking regulations.
8. A trash enclosure shall be provided in accordance with the zoning
regulations.
9. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to opening of
the coffee house, Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of
approval for CUP 01-028 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or
revocation of any approvals, which could result in the closing of the coffee
house.
10. Approval of CUP 01-028 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.
SECTION 4. The decision, findings, and conditions of approval
contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of
November 13, 2001. 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.
-3-
1663
~
.
e
.'.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this Resolution No. 1663 was adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on November 13, 2001, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Huang, Olson and Kalemkiarian
None
Commissioners Baderian and Murphy
Chairm ,Planning Commission
City of ia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
s~~J~eY
City of Arcadia
-4-
1663
\
<
STAFF REPORT
DEVELOPMENTSER~CESDEPARTMENT
November 13, 2001
TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: James M. Kasama, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-028 for a coffee house at
203 S. First Avenue.
SUMMARY
I
This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Ms. Helen Wang and
Mr. Matt Vantuch to operate a 700 square foot coffee house with indoor seating for
approximately 20 people and incidental outdoor seating at 203 S. First Avenue. The
Development Services Department is recommending approval of this application,
subject to the conditions listed in this report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANTS: Ms. Helen Wang and Mr. Matt Vantuch
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
203 S. First Avenue
SITE AREA:
A Conditional Use Permit with a parking modification for a coffee
house with indoor and outdoor seating. The proposed business hours
are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday, and
6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
22,670 square feet (0.52 acre)
FRONTAGES: 160 feet along S. First Avenue
142 feet along Bonita Street
e
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The site is located in the half-block on the west side of First Avenue
that extends from Bonita Street, south to an alley. It is developed with
five commercial buildings totaling approximately 10,075 square feet
with an open parking area at the rear. The property is zoned CaD -
Central Business District.
~
I
e
SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: Retail - zoned CaD
South: Mixed commercial - zoned CaD
East: Mixed commercial - zoned CaD
West: Ten-unit apartment building - zoned PR-3
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Mixed Use - Commercial/Multiple-Family
PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
,
The proposal is to use a 700 square foot retail building for a coffee house with seating
for approximately 20 people indoors and incidental outdoor seating (maximum 12 seats
alloWed) in front of the building. Use of a 1,672 square foot patio area behind the
builc:ting is not included in this application. The proposed hours of operation are
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on
Fridays and Saturdays.
A coffee house requires a Conditional Use Permit, as do the hours of operation
proposed for Fridays and Saturdays because they exceed 16 hours and the site of this
coffee house is within 150 feet of residentially zoned property. The adjacent property
to the west is zoned PR-3, and is improved with a ten-unit apartment building.
Parkina
A 700 square foot coffee house should have seven on-site parking spaces. The
subject building, however, is one of five retail buildings on the site, and all of them are
deficient in parking. The City's parking requirements for the current uses in these
buildings are as follows:
Parking Requirements for Commercial Uses
Approx. Parking Spaces
Tvoe of business Sa. Ft. Ratio Reauired
Medical Office 900 6/1,000 5.4*
Vacant (Retail) 2,750 5/1,000 13.8
Proposed Coffee House 700 10/1,000 7.0
Clothing Store 2,700 5/1,000 13.5
Nail Salon 225 5/1,000 1.1
PartvSuoolvShoo 2.800 5/1.000 14.0
Totals 10,0756.13/1,000 54.8=55
. A Modification (Me 01-023) was approved for this medical use in lieu of a retail use.
CUP 01-028
NOvember 13,2001
Page 2
-
I
e
The buildings front directly on First Avenue or Bonita Street, and staff has observed
that customers do not use the parking area behind the buildings. This may be because
the rear parking area is not striped, and is difficult to use. Staff estimates that
20 parking spaces could be provided in this rear parking area.
These buildings are allowed to be occupied by retail uses, and if 20 on-site parking
spaces were provided, there would be a deficiency of 31 spaces. The 900 square foot
medical office, which was granted a parking modification (MC 01-023) increases this
deficiency to 32 spaces, and the proposed coffee house requires an additional three
spaces, which would bring the deficiency to 35 spaces.
A parking survey was not requested as part of this application. The applicants
explained that because the subject building and the building next door are vacant,
there are always many parking spaces available on First Avenue and Bonita Street,
near the proposed coffee house. Staff has visited the site several times and confirmed
this situation.
Because, a coffee house is a desirable business in this area, and is likely to promote
pedestrian activity, it is staffs opinion that a parking deficiency should not be a reason
to deny the proposed coffee house. However, the rear parking area should be striped
in accordance with the City standards.
Hours of Ooeration
The proposed hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, and 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
Businesses located within 150 feet of residentially zoned property that are open for
more than a total of 16 hours per day and/or are open between 12:00 midnight and
6:00 a.m. require a Conditional Use Permit. The reason for these limits is to prevent
such businesses from being a nuisance to residents.
The proposed hours of operation for Monday through Thursday are within the
aforementioned limits. However, the hours proposed for Fridays and Saturdays exceed
a total of-16 hours, although they are not between 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. Since
this application does not include the use of the patio area behind the building, the
operation of this coffee house should not be a source of any nuisances to the nearby
residents.
Trash Bin and Enclosure
There are three trash bins presently at this site. One trash bin is provided behind the
subject building, and the other two are behind the clothing store and the party supplies
shop. The one behind the subject building is usually located against the patio wall.
It is staffs opinion that a trash enclosure should be provided for any food service use.
Construction of a trash enclosure will avoid an unsightly and unsanitary accumulation
of trash. .
CUP 01-028
November 13, 2001
Page 3
-
.
e
Staff recommends that a trash enclosure be provided behind the coffee house in
accordance with the zoning regulations. The enclosure should not interfere with any
parking spaCes, and should be large enough to contain the trash bin and provide ample
space for the storing of recyclables.
Code ReQuirements
All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits,
building safety, health code compliance, parking and site design shall be complied with
to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Community Development Administrator, Fire
Marshall, and Public Works Services Director, and are to be determined by submitting
fully detailed tenant improvement plans for, plan check review and approval. The Los
Angeles County Health Department must also approve the tenant improvement plans
before building permits will be issued.
Any exterior improvements, such as any new signs, sign face changes, awnings and
trash enclosures shall be subject to architectural design review and approval by the
Community Development Administrator.
Fire safety and occupancy limits shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Fire
Marshall, and shall include at a minimum the following:
. Minimum 6-inch high address numbers shall be provided on the front of the building
facing First Avenue.
· Commercial cooking operations shall be protected by a hood-and-duct system.
· A Knox B.ox shall be provided for access to any restricted areas.
. Approved lighted exit signs shall be provided above all exits.
. A Class 'K' fire extinguisher shall be provided for the cooking area and a Class
'2A: 1 OBC' fire extinguisher shall be provided at a location to be determined by the
Fire Inspector.
. A floor and seating plan approved by the Building Official and Fire Marshall shall be
posted in a conspicuous location.
An Industrial Waste Discharge Permit shall be obtained from the Public Works
Services Department prior to opening of' the coffee house, and the tenant
improvements shall include the Best Management Practices. (BMPs) of the Minimum
Project Requirements for reducing the level of pollutants in storm water runoff.
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
CUP 01-028
November 13, 2001
Page ,4
-
.
e
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.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends approval of CUP 01-028 subject
to the following conditions:
1. The use approved by CUP 01-028 is limited to a 700 square foot coffee house with
tables and chairs that shall be arranged in compliance with the BUilding and Fire
Codes. The coffee house shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is
consistent with the proposal and plans submitted'and approved for CUP 01-028.
This approval does not include the serving of any meals, nor any entertainment
activities. Such activities may be considered an expansion of the coffee house
use, which must be approved by the Planning Commission through an additional
application and noticed public hearing.
2. The outdoor seating and tables shall be limited to the private property area in front
of the building along First Avenue and shall comply with the City's Incidental
Outdoor Dining Regulations, which allows seating for 12 patrons or less.
3. This approval of CUP 01-028 does not include any use of the rear patio area. Use
of the patio area may be considered an expansion of the coffee house, which must
be approved by the Planning Commission through an additional application and
noticed public hearing.
4. The hours of operation are limited to 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Monday through
Thursday, and 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
5. This approval of CUP 01-028 includes a parking modification only for the
700 square foot coffee house and is not an approval of a general reduction of the
parking requirements for the retail building or the site.
6. The rear parking area shall be striped in accordance with the City's parking
regulations.
7. A trash enclosure shall be provided in accordance with the zoning regulations.
8. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to opening of the coffee
house. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for
CUP 01-028
November 13, 2001
Page 5
e
.
e
CUP 01-028 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any
approvals, which could result in the closing of the cOffee house.
9. Approval of CUP 01-028 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and
applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance F.orm available from the
Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these
conditions of approval. .
f-LANNING COMMISSION ACTION
A--DDrOval
The Planning Commission should move to approve the Negative Declaration and
adopt Resolution No. 1663: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City
of Arcadia, California, granting Conditional Use Pennit No. CUP 01-028 for a
700 square foot coffee house at 203 S. First Avenue.
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
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 November 13th public hearing, please
contact Jim Kasama at (626) 574-5445.
Approved by:
onna L. Butler
Community Development Administrator
Attachments: Land Use Map
Aerial Photo & Zoning Map
Plans
Negative Declaration & Initial Study
Resolution N<;l. 1663
CUP 01-028
November 13, 2001
Page 6
i ~ Gfff Shop (105)
I Jeweler (107) UAA. .
Florist
Bank
Paint Store (111)
N
50 0 50 100 C1eanets (114) Office
. ,
Feel Carpet Store (115) ~~~~ OffiCt!J
Shipping & Pkg Store Music Shon
Scale: 1"=100' OffiCt!J (121) (122) Office '--
Nail Salon (123) (124) Photo studi,
Vacancy (125) (126) Medical Offic
Vacancy (127) (130) Radio & TV (12
Nail Salon (129) Studio (113) (119) (121) (12
(41) (45-49) (51) (53) (59) Atty
I ST
I BONITA
I
I (60) Florist (116) (120) (124) (1
I (42) (46) (: O) (2OJk (200) Medical OffiCt!J
Medical Office Vacan C1othingSton
10 Unit (206) Restauran
I Apt Bldg. (208) Offices
ClothIng Shop (214) Beauty SalOl
Nail Salon (215) (216) Offices
Party Supplies
Offices :::::. Interior
Dentist (221 ) <C (220) Decor
Art Shop Shop Parldn{
..... Carpet Cleaning
Offices (225) CI) (224) ServiCt!J
Vacancy
a::: Parkin!
S-F Off. Cookie Sh'!.f La: (234) Go" (115)
House (227) SUpplies (113) (117) (121) (1
(41) (45) (49) (53) (55) 57) Snack Shop
CALIFORNIA ST
(120) (122) (1
(11S)
Arcadia (116)
1{""oJ (114)
First Middle .chool House
venue
1ts ~.. 203 S First Ave
apment SeMces Deparlment
CUP 01-028
Engineering Division
I't'epatedby: RS.GonzafiI~ No. 2001 <l'o _.."
:tPORA't~'O ..
LJEJD[J[jDDlC:=S[j~1 ,,~ LtI~ '~.;oj t) j"il, ...~D~Bt2Jr:mUJC3I@G1I:r
I.~ .~.' ,~~.i &. i:1-~-. ~...~\~~:~tj~~'l1!f~ ~~~ C.2 J., ~~~~'...(.I~;.' R'3 &'~..t.~: ~
.~...~ U: . I c:i: & H & H J c:i: I ~ , . "1'<< 'I ~ ~
.....' .' Q. ;:...:.:- Q ~ r "'l Q. I "'. -".?,
"'" ~. ,-" ... _.. ~, ." << . ~.. il~ jl '...~L., !.:.;.....:.~:..,!"-:
~ . ~.-- ' .-,u ~_.. '-"'',moo.'' ~ N
~;~~~~~~~~[$~'im:~1;.A. ~'.~i~~~R~~"m, ~~ ~.~. 50 .100 150 ~
'dr~~1 ~ Lt.' ~ ~ .~ ~ ~: ~~JFr~,''- ) r,~ ~~tl~1 '! . ~h i (, ~ scaJe:F~~200'
,-"!". . = ; ,~..n~ ~ ~EL .. c-~~ ~~. ~, i ~JI1~l- .,~kl':'D;.. 'j,
~:~". ~';~~". ~:~;r.~~i ';'C:~':;J!~"DuijB' 'E3'e~.3&H . ~'~p~
..' .,' tl~' I ." '. ...1.4" ~ .,1 " .. I . t]'" . ,r; Q-===. .
.. 1 Il' ,~ -..,p;"'-- :' " . ;~--",
~ .. .''",....2,. '~'.' '1; cn=::: ;J,~~~[l Subject ~~.~. ~:_.>::~~,;~. ;!i.. ~,~,
b.':., ,::,~.,4iri"..'. "I~."~'&]~ 7..~ ... Cc',' f1P~P:rty.. ,~..~. :.. "".;,,~t . ,R.t. '.~.. '1<.1(" J
, ," ~1'4'l" !j'jl: ?~, li""I .. .I i!l"" .,p ~,', """ . .-;po '",- ~
': k' ,,': "', 'j'~:=>I,J .~I ';ll l' .. -. '': . LlJ1
''o ';i0:11 ' . ".. ': ~ ~ OJ I.'. -.\ tJ~ . ' .'.. : I. a F:-- ~ [3'
lJ .J I ~ .'It: ... ~ C-2' , Il,', C-2,d'" L "."',. '. I
- .....=.... R-3&H ..~. c:i: i=i&H " . r, &H'!;k~ c:i: ':.ll'9~-J.WP . R-3&H""c.-T~.r'.. .....
. ~'q" ~ rW 'i-' . Q. , -'. Q. 'l",,-~ ... . 1 9 19:;::;:;;j
I ,fro ,: .l) ~~, cr', . , l.f '}'- L-- q'B ~. . · ~r:D' 'Ob.:...J
;di3; ~1Ji;~ ~'t!:,. . 'r":: ':im:,,":,:{.?J~ ~L TI' JE]=='J. ~., {. -'""' ~'LJ'
~ ,.j .1' ~ '. I'l -- " 1~l.J ~ ~...." .. " fJ'V l ;t, lL: - - ...., ., ~ "I: .-.>.
, 4. .'i. . "", ~ " (1 . ., .' . r ' . -. 1. - (- j .. .----
I', p" 'i,.' !b l:; " .' 'c:~/;]B~~' , L:- r:! \': . .,.,..f..; ..., ~- "'" ;.' , b:LJ
,,-'r""~~ _~~}-,~" '-rr -'~ 4Ir.Q'lI~Jj ,J( 'C:J,-.:! ~~-=~~--- . -~~""""--~, r-I
, \' -,.r- ~\I'r r :i- ~ a'i~ . O. , I
. ~~~t:r-4L:' . ,. '.i 11~., , "~I ,I ~' ,.
, ~., \ .~~ r~~~~.." ~?;~J ,ltJr;-:,Jtj: \ t f" ~ .Q; .') \~d i U
. .... fi;;l1l,..'lI ,'..... j ~I."_ . .Ill....... f'/;'l,. t
-=' _'--"';"~~~-~~ ~ ,.......,"'.x-""_ ' '."' ,.' .' - - J~', ~
.' i.T ~ '.+.. t, ~~",. '. ~ ..AI~"" · ': · · * ...:--~':' ,:""~Ji,.,.--.~
'1:llnr-;c.~::1:~~~,~.:~.,:~F ~, '~~Q~~~ ::;:~D. ! ~ ::::"tA"
~ ;rill" t R-3&H ~ ,- ~~" _ C-2 : .'. '.t ,,' ,i !IR-2 ~zone
.~d 'j..,. ~. ~ .~, '
lis
Anent Services Department
Engineering Division
PrepmOO by. RS.Gonzalsz. Oct. 2001
2(03] S furrs~ A w@
CUP COJ1a@2f8
.
Medlcol
~OO.
fal"ki~j
a.....
..
&ni+ll sf.
l'
..
~
..
,
3
alley
Va.o. t
211S"of
fa!;o
C lo-Htl"j '$ho.e
2,190.
toIdlt ~(or\ Z2~"
Po...fy 5~f'ffj'$
2~&OO.
e
\i
">
"C
-+-
~
--
I..l
~ No.-t1.
6j}e p/q~
.
-
1'r-IOJt1a _
P...J,I~ Ar<,
Vac""r I!>ld~.
r I
I
I I ~
I
I
I
. p.jl. " . ,;...",t-
I~ ~i. B14~.
I . ., 20j ~ M....f A-K.
,
I
I I
I
,,",,-6' 2SI~,,.
...
C lofl. i"j $J.or"-
e
o
o
o
-t.,- (0'-/1"
...
L
.
~
0
'"
':>
~
"'
>-
<:t:
0 I-
0/\
'"
tL
'"
.
-
FMio
~ 0
Ddjo 0 00
Cj~fI' oDD 00
D <>-
000009
o
Re~o~ (eL)
F.A.U. ..
S~J"l:II~6
~rVlr;t AY....
.,
1\-Ior<7l/
e
~
\
4;
~
It-
e
.
e
File No.: CUP 01.()28
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA. CA 91007
(628) 574-5400
CALIFORNIA ENViRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
A. Title and Description of Project:
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-028 - A Conditional Use Permit and parking modification for a
coffee shop with indoor and outdoor seating at 203 S. First Avenue, in the City of Arcadia.
The proposed business hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday; and
6:00 a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
B. Location of Project:
203 S. First Avenue -In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles
C. Name of Applicant, Project Sponsor, or Person Undertaking the Project:
Helen Wang and Matt Vantuch
326 EI Dorado St., #B
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 446-4079
The City Planning Commission, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having
reviewed the written comments received prior to the public hearing of the City Planning Commission,
Including the recommendation of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project
will not have a significant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the City
Planning Commission's findings Is as follows:
The conditional approvai ofthe proposed project will provide for conformance with the City's
General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. There are no Potentially Significant Impacts.
The City Planning Commission, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration refiects its Independent
judgment. A copy of the Initial Study may be obta.ined at:
Community Development Division
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 574-5423
The location and custodian of the documents and any other material that constitute the record of
proceedings upon which the City based Its decision to adopt this Negative Declaration, are as follows:
Community Development Division
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 574-5423
Date Prepared:
Signature
James M. Kasama, Associate Planner
(Printed name & title)
Date Posted:
California Environmental Quality Act
- Page 1 of 1 .
Negative Oeclanltlon
-
.
e
\1
File No.: CUP 01-028
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 01-028 for a coffee shop.
2. Lead Agency Name & Address:
City of Arcadia
Development Services Dept./Community Development Div.lPlanning Services
240 W. Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
3. Lead Agency Contact Person & Phone Number:
James M. Kasama, Associate Planner - (626) 574-5445 I fax (626) 447-9173
4. Project Location (address):
203 S. First Avenue, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles
5. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Phone Number:
Helen Wang & Matt Vantuch
326 EI Dorado St., #B
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 446-4079
6. General Plan Designation:
Mixed Use - Commercial/Multiple-Family
7. Zoning Classification:
CBD - Central .Business District
Form "J~'
-1-
CEQA Checklist 4/99
e
.
e
File No.: CUP 01-028
8. Description of Project:
(Describe the whole action Involved, Including but not limned to later phases of the project, and any secondary,
support, or off-sne features necessary fOT its implementation.)
A Conditional Use Permit and parking modification for a coffee shop with indoor and
outdoor seating at 203 S. First Avenue, in the City of Arcadia. The proposed
business hours are 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Monday through Thursday; and 6:00
a.m. to 12:00 midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.
9. Surrounding land uses and setting:
(Briefly describe the project's surroundings.)
The subject property is an 800 square foot commercial building with a 1,672 square
foot open patio area at the rear. The property is on a strip commercial street that
prOVides for neighborhood services. The street has one lane of traffic in each
direction with angled parking against the curbs. There is a small parking area at the
rear of the property. The surrounding area is zoned for and developed with
multiple-family residences. A middle school is one block to the south.
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 Los 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
[ J Cultural Resources
[ ] Geology I Soils
[ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials
[ ] Hydrology I Water Quality
[ ] Land Use I Planning
[ ] Mineral Resources
[ ] Noise
[ ] Population I Housing
[ ] Public Services
[ I Recreation
[ ] Transportation I Traffic
[ ] Utilities I Service Systems
[ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance
Form"J"
-2-
CEQA Checklist 4/99
-
.
e
File No.: CUP 01-028
DETERMINATION:
(To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
[X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[] I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on
the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because
revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the applicant. A
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
[] I find that the proposed project MAY have a .potentially significant impact" or
'potentially significant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least
one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to
applicable legal 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 effect 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, and (b) have
been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that EARLIER EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed
upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
'7l~~
James M. Kasama, Associate Planner
(Printed Name & Tltle)
Date: chi-- ~ ?/}O(
For: City of Arcadia
Form "J"
-3-
CEQA Checklist 4/99
-
.
e
File No.: CUP 01-028
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 clles in the responses fOllowing each question. A
'No Impact' answer is adequately supported If the referenced information sources show that the
Impact simply does not apply to projects like the one Involved (e.g., the project falls outside a 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 projecl-Ievel, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational
impacts.
3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may occur, then the checklist
answers must Indicate whether the impact Is potentially significant, less than significant with
mitigation, or less than significant. 'Potentially Significant Impact' Is appropriate If there is substantial
evidence that an effect Is significant. If there are one or more, 'Potentially Significant Impact" entries
when the determination is made, an EIR is required.
4. 'Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With MItigation Incorporated" applies where the
Incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from 'Potentlally Significant Impact" to a
'Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefiy
explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section
XVIII, 'Earlier Analyses,' must be cross-referenced).
5. Eartier 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 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 contacled 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 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,.
CEQA Checklist 4/99
-
.
e
File No.: CUP 2001-028
Less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant MitigalIon Significant No
Impact Incorporation Impact Impact
I. AESTHETICS - Would the project:
a) Hava a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not
limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and hlstortc buildings
witnin a state scenic highway? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality
of the site and Its surroundings? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which
would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? [ ] [ ] [] [X)
The proposed coffee shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commercial street in a fully
develOped area and will not have any of the above impacts.
II. AGRICUL rURAL RESOURCES - (In determining whether Impacts to agrlcultural resources are
significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Callfomia Agricultural Land
Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the Callfomia 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 Callfomla Resources Agency, to non-
agricultural use? [ ) [ ] [] [X]
b) Confiict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a
Williamson Act contract? [ ] [ ] [) [X)
c) InVOlve other changes in the existing environment, which,
due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland to non.agrlcultural use? [ ] [ ] [] (X]
The proposed coffee shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commercial street in a fully
develOped area and will not have any of the above Impacts.
III. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable.air quality
mllnagement 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? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to
an existing or projected air quality violation? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
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)? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of
people? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The proposed coffee shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commercial street in a fully
developed area. With the exception of preparing hot and cold beverages, COOking is not a part of this
proposal, and because the proposed use Is subject to applicable air quality reguiations as administered by
the South Coast Air Quality Management District, it will not have any of the above impacts.
Form "J'
..s.
CECA Checklist 4199
-
.
e
File No.: CUP 2001-028
Less Than
Slgnillcanl
Polent1ally WIth Less Than
Significant Mitigation Signll1cant No
Impac:l Incorporatton 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 Callfomia Department of
Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service? [ I [ I [ I' (X]
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or
other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, and reguiatlons, or by the.CaUfomia Department
of Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service? [ I I I [] (X]
c) Have a substantial adverse effeci on federally protected
wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act
(including, but not limited to, marsh, vemal pool, coastal, etc.)
through direct removal, filling, hydroiogical interruption, or
other means? [ I [ I [I [X]
d) Interfere subStantially with the movement of any native
resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, or with
established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? [ ] [ ] [I [X]
e) Confilct with any local policies or ordinances protecting
biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance? [ ] [ I [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? [ I [ I [I [XI
The proposed coffee Shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commercial street In a fully
developed area and will not hava 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? [ I [ I [I [X]
b) Cause a subStantial adverse change In the significance of
an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? [ I [I . [I [X]
c) Directly or Indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geologic feature? [] [ I [] [XI
d) Disturb any human remains, Including those interred outside
of formal cemeteries? [ I [ ] [I [XI
The proposed coffee shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commerclal street in a fully
developed area and will not have any ofthe above impacts.
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse
effects, Including the risk of loss. injury. or death Involving:
I) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on
the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning
Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based
on other substantial evidence of a known fault? (Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42).
i1) Strong seismic ground shaking?
ii1) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction?
Iv) Landslides
[ I
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ I
[ ]
[ I
[ I
[ I
[ I
[ I
[X]
(X]
(X]
[X]
Form IIJ"
-6-
CEQA CheckJ1st 4199
-
.
e
File No.: CUP 2001-028
Less Than
Slgnlllcanl
Potentially With Less Than
Significant MItIgatlon Significant
Impact IncorporaIlon Impact
[ ] [ ] [ ]
No
Impact
[Xl
b) Rl;lsult In substantial soli erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soli 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 collepse?
d) Be located on expansive soli. as defined in Table 18-1-B of
the Uniform Building Code (1994) creating substantial rtsks
to life or property?
e) Have solis incapable of adequately supporting the use of
septic tanks or altematlve wastewater disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the dlsposai of
wastewater? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The proposed coffee shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commercial street 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 proposel does not include any.excavation, grading or filling. No unique geologic
features have been Identified at the site. The project Is connected to the local sewer system. The project
will not have any of the above impacts.
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[X]
[ ]
I]
I]
[Xl
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 dlsposel of hazardous
materials? [ ] I ] [] IX]
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment
through reasonably foreseeable upset and accldent
conditions involving the release of hazardous matertals Into
the environment? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-
quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl
d) Be located on a site which Is included on.a list of hazardous
matertals sites complied pursuant to Govemment Code
Section 65962.5 and. as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the environment? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl
e) For a project located within an airport iand 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? [ ] I ] I] [X]
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would
the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or
working In the project area? [ ] [ ] [] [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 with wild"lands? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The proposed coffee shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commercial street in a fully
developed area and will not have any of the above Impacts.
Fonn*J"
-7-
CEQA Checklist 4199
e VIII. IiYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
a) Vioiate 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 Qf a
stream or river, in a manner that would result in substantial
erosion orsillation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pallem 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 fioodlng on
or off-site?
e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the
capaclty of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems
or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
o Otherwise substantially degrade water quality
g) Place housing within a 1 CO-year fiood hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place structures within a 1 CO-year fiood hazard area, which
would impede or redirect fiood fiows?
i) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury or death involving fiooding, Including fiooding as a
result of the failure of a levee or dam? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
D Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudfiow? [ ] [ ) [] [X]
The proposed coffee shop will be In an existing retail building on a strip commercial street 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 pattems, 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.
.
e
File No.: CUP 2001-028
Less Than
Significant
Potentially WIth Less Than
SIgnificant MItIgatIon Significant
Impacl Incorporation Impact
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
No
Impacl
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
[X]
IX. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
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? . [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The proposed coffee shop will be In an existing retail building on a strip commercial street in a fully
developed area and will not have any of the above impacts.
Form "J"
~
[ )
[ ]
[ ]
[ I
[ I
[ ]
I J
[ J
[ J
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[ )
[ ]
[ )
[ ]
[ )
[ ]
CEOA Checkfist 4199
--
.
e
File No.: CUP 2001-028
less Than
Significant
Potentially With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporation Impact Impact
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? [I [ I [I [Xl
b) Result In the loss of availability of a locally important minerai
resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan,
specific plan or other land use plan? . [ I [ ] [I [X]
The proposed coffee shop will be In an eXisting retail building on a strip commercial street in a fully
developed area and will not have any of the above impacts.
XI. NOISE - Would the project result'ln:
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? [ ) (X]
b) Exposure of persons to, or generation of excessive groundbome
vibration or groundbome noise ievels? [ I I I I I [XJ
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels Iii the
project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [] [ I [] [Xl
d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise
levels in the project viCinity above levels existing without the
project? I I [ I [I [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 exc;:essive noise levels? [ I [ ] [I [Xl
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the
project expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels? [ I [I [I [X]
The proposed coffee shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commercial street in a fully
developed area. Use of the open patio area Is proposed to be very limited, and entertainment activities
are subject 10 separate and additional permits. This proposal will not have any ofthe above impacts.
XII. POPULATION & HOUSING - Wouid 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)? [ I [ I [] [Xl
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ I [ I [I [Xl
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ I [ I [I [Xl
The proposed coffee shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commercial street In a fully
developed area and will 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 govemmental facilities, need for new or physically
altered govemmental 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? [ I [ I [] [Xl
b) Police protection? [ I [ I [I [X]
Form . J-
-9-
CEQA Checklisl 4199
-
.
e
File No.: CUP 2001-028
less Than
Significant
Potentially WIth less Than
Significant Mftigatlon Significant No
Impact Incorporation Impact Impact
c) Schools? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
d) Parks? [] [] [] [X]
e) Other public facilities? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
The proposed coffee shop will be In an eXisting retail building on a strip commercial street 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 coffee shop will be In an existing retail building on a strip commercial street in a fully
deveioped area and will not have any of the above impacts.
XV. TRANSPORTATION I TRAFFIC - Would the project:
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)? [ I [ ] [] [X]
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatlveiy, a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways? [ I [ I [] [X]
c) Resuit In a change in air traffic pattems, Including either an
Increase in traffic levels or a change In location that results
in substantial sefety 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)? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
e) Result In Inadequate emergency access? [ ] [ ] [] [XI
f) Result in Inadequate parking capacity? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
g) Confilct with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting
altematlve transportation (e.g" bus tumouts, bicycle racks)? [I [ ] [I [X]
The proposed coffee shop will be In an existing retail building on a strip commercial street In a fully
developed area. . This commercial area serves the surrounding local businesses and multiple-family
residential area. The proposed use Is expecting that most of Its business will be pedestrian oriented.
There Is angled parking on the street, and there is a small parking area to the rear. This parking should
accommodate the demand of the proposed coffee shop. Provided that the coffee shop does not become
a venue for other activities and/or events, It 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?
[Xl
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
[X]
[ ]
[ ]
[ ]
Form-J-
.10-
CEOA Checl<llst 4i99
e
I
e
FileNo.: CUP 2001-028
Less Than
Slgnlflcant
PotantiaIIy With Less Than
Significant Mitigation Significant No
Impact Incorporation Impact Impact
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? [ I [ I [I [Xl
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to selVe the project
from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or
expanded entitlements needed? [ I [ I [I [Xl
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment
provider, which selVes or may serve the project that It has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand
In addition to the providers existing commitments? I I [ I [I IX]
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted Capacity to
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? [ ] [ ] [] [X]
g) Comply with federal, state and loCal statutes and regulations
related to solid waste? [I [ I [I [X]
The proposed coffee Shop will be in an existing retail building on a strip commercial street 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 wildlife population to drop below self-
sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal
community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or
endangered plant or animal or eliminate Important examples of
the major periods of Califomia history or prehistory? [ ] [ I [I [Xl
b) Does the project have impacts that are Individually Iim~ed, but
cumulatively conSiderable? ('Cumulatively considerable' means
that the Incremental effects of a project are considerable when
viewEld in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects
of other current projects, and the effects of probable future
projects.) [ I [ I [I [X]
c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
Indirectly? [ I [ ] [] [XI
The proposed coffee shop will be In an existing retail building on a strip commercial street In a fully
developed area. Parking is limited, but modifications have been granted to other similar uses in the area.
Based on the experiences of those other uses, the proposed coffee shop should not result in a parking
problem. The proposal will not have any of the above impacts.
XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES
No earlier analyses, and no additional documents were referenced pursuantto the tlertng, program EIR, or
other CEQA processes to analyze the project..
---------------.----------
Form OJ"
-11-
CEaA Chackllsl 4199
File No. (!IIP 01-028
-
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
(626) 574-5400
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
Date Filed: jfJ-I-OI
General Information
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
/-/e / e i'1 0. ) 0..1') J
3.:lf, trL 1){)R,(l])() ST.#(~
i'ri:?r>AD/A. CA. c;lOC (,
2. Address of project (Location):
-2D~ s. I~T ib,J'O.
CA
~. frcl>b
13.
Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
I-/eIe f1 .0Ja..n f ,(\No J.1I1TT
3.:l. (;, b-L f)DRk'D() ~ r:#R
(6.:l.f:,) Ll-L/. /, - It (0 I r
V)JNTurk-J
~ OrD/A,
CJd. 9/00 ~
4.
List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this
project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
, k'
g~P_..... ~........,
o.......A (. I.
5. Zoning:
(' B 'f)
6. General Plan Designation:
~'f P~~7j
t1;r~ rJ."j Co,"'I-f1F
{
Proiect Description
7. Proposed use of site (project description):
e ~~
-~.
9.
114.
19.
e
5) I< /'II. i,'J
Site Size: 77q2."I.~ Sq. Ft. I
Square footage per building:
~oO ~ J./~ r
(?) ./78
Acre( s)
Ib72-cf p~ ko
,
10. Number of floors of construction:
()~
11. Amount of off-street parking provided:
~{ ?~~ ~ fTh -dMw f 0".0"'", 0 .
12. Proposed scheduling of proJect:
,,1\- ~ Ai>
13. Associated projects:
~
Anticipated incremental development:
I\J fA
15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of household sizes expected:
,tV/A
16. If commercial, indicate the type, I.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of 9peration: _ _ _
~~~,~ ~~.~~~~~~~~~:
~ - /(;)Ol-O?M. (/v!ON- FFCI.) 8- ~ AM -I"~ trc p.... (S~T + ~uAl)
17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
I'J /. A
18. If institutional, indicate the major-function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
(\!/A
If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this
and indicate clearly why the appl.ication is required:
~A"".;t
EnvfronlnfoForm
-2-
4/01
~o. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects?
_ checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary).
YES NO
~-
Discuss below all items
0 ~ 21. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground
contours.
0 ~ 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public
lands or roads.
0 ~ 23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
0 t;ZI 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter,
0 ~ 25. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
0 ~ 26. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage
patterns.
0 ~. 27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
0 t,a 28. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more?
eO ~ 29. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
flammable or explosives
0 G?:I 30. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
sewage, etc.)
0 c)' 31. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
etc.)
0 ~ 32. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects -
0 ~ 33. Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan,
policy or ordinance consistent with this project?
0 ~ 34. If you answered YES to question no. 33, may this project cause significant
effects on the environment that were not examined in the prior EIR?
Environmental Settina
35.
Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the
structures. Attach photographs of the site. (Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be
accepted.)
e
EnvirOI1!ntoFQrm
-3-
4101
_6.
Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on
plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses
(residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses,
shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs,
rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will
be accepted.
Certification
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the
data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the
facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
and belief.
Date
~
0/26/01
I
;Lt_ IJ~
(Signature)
For
.
--
EnvfronlnfoForm
-4-
4/01
-
.
e
Page 1 of 1
1,-
;, \,
~,-:-.....
203 S. First .Avenue
file:/! A:\898-9881_IMG.JPG
9/19/01
Page 1 of 1
, ~
:-
'.
,
~, ,
\ \ '.
',-<
\ \,
. . I-~ '--r \ ~
. (.. 4 ii
.- " '.j \
t '-'~ \
' lWro;..:: .
T
r. \,
View looking south along west side of S. First Ave. from Bonita St.
e
file:// A:\898-9880_IMG.JPG
9/19/01
-7
.-
.
e
I I. ~
\~'"
'.iJ"'" "
. ~':'. "~ I'~'.t. :"".,,~
". -" j .'1\" {I,,:t!rv.
. I i"'\ ' ..," .1.' ~,
~ ',- - '",Jjf:j, '. : ,I~
V' '1.. ;~.;:,_,:i~~dt
I
1
I
I
I
I
I
I
_lL-___
e
D
'cJ13l
o Ell
001
" ...
~-~~_...
...~..~~-
...., - '"
. ,;.,~.~~-f?~~~i, ;~";J'
.::," .3: '. - ~";' ~;':';~- ~ ,~:r ' -:-~~. ~
'_""""l>~-y',:YI~,~ ~....'1:..Jr~. ,i,-'
-,-,' ~ . - {'"....' ~ :'>'~,--:). . ,'" .'-'"
J'~Ti-_~~ ,'_'" -.~ ~ .
\;'~:>'l'- . ' -
c
.b
\ I ~
'- :;ri ~l
~,
--'
, '
- I <I.
~:~- ~- - "
}. ;-
Page 1 of 1
/'
\
-;
.
~'
-'
>
,
"...; ,
file:/! A:\898-9878_IMGJPG
Rear of 203 S. First Ave. - Brick patio with trees removed.
.9/19/01
(e
.
e
,~
,
r:=-lW
~- f~
~<
~~~ -" ,....
:.;~_.:-.-.~.
~....~
.,
,or,
-:;f"
.
~
~
..,......;,......
.. ,
Rear of 203 S. First Ave.
Garden wall enclosing patio and parking area.
file:// A:\898-9879 _IMG.JPG
Page 1 of 1
""
-
i
1
I
- ':'
;
'''.
,...~
.; ',.
.;...
,!,',
,
9/19/01