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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1656 e . -- RESOLUTION NO. 1656 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 01-021 FOR AN AFTER SCHOOL EDUCATION CENTER FOR UP TO 30 STUDENTS, AGES 12 TO 16 TO OCCUpy 2,173 SQUARE FEET ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF A TWO-STORY OFFICE BUILDING AT 660 W. DUARTE ROAD. WHEREAS, on July 16, 2001, an application was filed by Mr. Spencer Way for an after school education center for.up to 30 students, ages 12 to 16 to occupy 2,173 square feet on the second floor of a two-story office building; Development Services Department Case No. CUP 01-021, at 660 W. Duarte Road, more particularly described as follows: The north 209.88 feet of the west one-half of Lot 6, Tract No. 4090, as shown on map recorded in Book 43, Page 47, of Maps, in the Office of the Recorder of Los Angeles County. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on October 9, 2001 at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report dated October 9, 2001 is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of the Conditional Use Pennit 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 Pennlt 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 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 Pennit will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. e . -- 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 Califomia 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 01-021 for an after school education center for up to 30 students, ages 12-16 to occupy 2,173 square feet on the second floor of a two-story office building at 660 W. Duarte Road, subject to the following conditions: 1. The occupancy and tenant improvements for the education center approved by CUP 01-021 shall be in compliance with the Building and Fire Codes, and said education center shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the application materials and plans submitted and approved for CUP 01-021. Compliance with the Building and Fire Codes shall be detennlned by having detailed construction plans of the education center submitted for plan check review and approval within 30 days, and any alterations to the building that are found to be necessary shall be provided within 30 days of such detenninations. 2. A par1(ing modification is included in this approval of CUP 01-021 for any adjustments to the par1(ing layout as required by the Building Official to comply with the handicap parking and disabled access requirements. This modification does not constitute an approval for a general reduction of the paoong requirements for the subject office building, but rather is limited to the three uses occupying the subject office building at this time, which are the 2,173 square foot education center approved by CUP 01-021, a 2,000 square foot medical practice and retail sales, and a 4,395 square foot bank. 3. This approval of CUP 01-021 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed an Acceptance Fonn available from the Development . Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. 4. Noncompliance with the plans, proviSions and conditions of approval for CUP 01-021 shall be grounds for Immediate suspension and/or revocation of any approvals and occupancies granted by CUP 01-021, which could result in the cessation of classes. -2- 1656 e . ... SECTION 4. The decision, findings, and conditions of approval contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of October 9, 2001, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Huang, Murphy, Olson and Kalemkiarian NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Baderian SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 1656 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, Kalemkiarian None Commissioners Baderian and Murphy Chainna City of A ommission Secretary, anni City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FQRM: ~~p~ Stept\en P. Deitsch, City Attomey City of Arcadia -3- 1656 STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT October 9, 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 01-021 SUMMARY . This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Mr. Spencer Way to. operate an after school education center for up to 30 students, ages 12-16 at 660 W. Duarte Road. The Development Services Department is recommending denial of application no. CUP 01-021 because of inadequate parking facilities. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Mr. Spencer Way (dba: Time Ed~cation Center) LOCATION: 660 W. Duarte Road (behind Cal-Fed Bank) REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to allow an after school education center for up to 30 students, ages 12-16 to occupy 2,173 square feet in a two-story office building. Classes will be held from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. SITE AREA: 18,323 sq. ft. (0.42 acre) FRONTAGE: Approximately 92 feet along W. Duarte Road . EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is developed with a two-story office building with a total of 8,952 square feet. There are 21 substandard on-site parking spaces. The property is zoned C-21General Commercial. The current occupants are a bank, a physical therapist, and the subject education center. -- . . SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: South: East: West: Commercial building - zoned C-2 Parking lot - zoned C-2 4-story office building - zoned C-2 Retail building - zoned C-2 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial BACKGROUND According to the applicant's architect, the applicant has been operating a tutorial center at the subject location illegally for at least several months, possibly for as long as two years. This situation was discovered during an investigation of a complaint on July 3, 2001. The operators were informed that a Conditional Use Permit is required, 'but that approval could not be assured due to traffic and parking cqncerns, as well as other possible problems. Because there were students already enrolled, the applicant has been allowed to continue operating pending the outcome of this application. The complaint was in regard to children congregating along the walkway. The applicant has added a waiting room inside their facilities for use during inclement weather, and is providing adult supervision of the children that now wait on the balcony to be picked-up. . PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS The applicant's proposal is to operate an after school education center in 2,173 square feet of office space at the rear of 660 W. Duarte Road. This is behind the Cal-Fed Bank. The education center is on the second floor and is comprised of two classrooms, an office, a reception area, a waiting room, and an employee lounge. A third classroom is available on the ground floor in case there are any disabled students or employees. The students are ages 12 through 16 (middle school and high school) and each classroom will accommodate up to 15 students for a maximum attendance of 30 students at a time (the third classroom on-lhe ground floor will only be used if there are disabled students or employees). There are four employees: two instructors and two administrative staff. Classes are held from 3:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. CUP 01-021 October 9, 2001 Page 2 fit Parkino and Traffic There are 21 on-site parking spaces for this office building, but they are not striped per Code. There are 19 parking spaces at the reat of the building, and two handicap parking spaces on the east side of the building in the driveway. These two handicap parking spaces are in a required fire lane and cannot be designed to meet Code. The substandard striping of the parking spaces behind the building does not make them difficult or inconvenient to use, but striping them to meet Code could result in the loss of several spaces. Any handicap parking spaces that are to remain will have to be striped and signed per Code. Their design standards cannot be modified. Only one, van-accessible handicap parking 'space is required for this property. Additionally, the applicant has stated that the four employees of the education center park at a 657 W. Duarte Road (across the street). The same landlord owns this property. A conditional use permit (CUP 01-026) has been filed on this property (657 W. Duarte) for a daycare center. Off-site parking is al,lowed by code, however, the parking must be excess parking and, a covenant per Section 9269.6, in a form approved by the City Attorney, needs to be executed by the property owner, recorded in the Office of the County Recorder, and kept in effect for as long as the subject use is maintained. . Based on the current tenancies at 660 W. Duarte Road, there sho'uld be 67 on-site parking spaces for the three existing uses: The education center should have 29 spaces (1 space per 35 sq. ft. of classroom area) the physical therapist should have 12 spaces (6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.) and the bank should have 26 spaces (6 spaces per 1,000 sq. ft.). There is a parking deficiency of at least 48 spaces. Seven of the on-site parking spaces are striped and labeled for the handicapped; however, the striping and signs are not per Code. There are five handicap parking spaces at the north end of the three parking aisles at the rear of the building, and two handicap spaces are located along the east side of the building in the driveway. Based on the total number of on-site parking spaces, the Code requires only one van-accessible handicap space for this property. It appears that the additional handicap parking spaces are to accommodate the landlord's physical therapy clients. However, during staff's several site visits, only the two handicap spaces in the driveway were occupied. The five handicap spaces to the rear of building were usually all available. . Access to the subject property is via an 18-foot wide driveway off of Duarte Road, and through the adjacent property to the south from an alley. The driveway off of Duarte Road is very narrow and is substandard for two-way traffic. The two handicap parking spaces that have been striped along the east side of the building preclude two-way traffic through this driveway. CUP 01-021 October 9, 2001 Page 3 - . . The adjacent property to the rear is owned by the Bank of America and is used for parking for their bank at 1234 S. Baldwin Avenue. The Bank of America posts signs restricting these spaces for their use only, but the spaces are striped in conjunction with the on-site parking for 660 W. Duarte Road. The parking spaces are striped at an angle of 60-degrees and provide for one-way traffic in a clockwise direction. There is a turning area at the north end of the parking aisles. Arrows painted on the pavement indicate that egress to Duarte Road is not allowed. The parking layout disregards the property line separating the subject property from the Bank of America parking area. There is no documentation about this reciprocal access and parking arrangement. The Bank of America building was built in 1948 and the subject building was built in 1961. It is assumed that this reciprocal access and parking arrangement has existed since the subject building was developed. The applicant has explained that their students are mostly dropped-off and picked- up, and that the employees park across the street, therefore, their use does not generate a significant demand for parking. They have instructed their clientele that the drop-offs and pick-ups are to be at the south end of the building at the apex of the parking lot turnaround area, and that they are to adhere to the clockwise traffic pattern. An education center employee oversees the drop-off and pick-up process during busy periods to avoid any dangerous situations and any unnecessary delays. The applicant provided the attached traffic counts, which were conducted during the week of September 101h. The survey counted the number of occupied and available parking spaces at each hour from 9:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., and the number of vehicles passing through the property during each hour. The survey indicates that there are ample on-site parking spaces available, and that there is not a significant amount of through traffic. Staffs observations during the week of September 24th do not coincide with the applicant's survey. Staff found that between 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. there were usually only 8 or 9 parking spaces available with half of them being handicap parking spaces. However, at least one of the two handicap parking spaces in the driveway was always occupied. Through traffic, either for the education center, or for other purposes was very limited. Staff did not observe any backup or congestion due to students being picked-up or dropped-off. It does not appear that the existing on-site parking is adequate for the education center and the other tenants because it is not likely that the current number of parking spaces can be maintained, and- the applicant's employees may not be allowed to continue parking off-site. The following issues need to be addressed: · The two handicap parking spaces in the driveway must be eliminated because they are in a required fire lane. This will reduce the number of on-site parking spaces to 19. CUP 01-021 October 9, 2001 Page 4 - . . · The other five handicap parking spaces do not meet Code, and their current arrangement cannot be designed to meet the Code. Providing the required loading areas and paths-of-travel, and striping to meet Code will result in the loss of at least two of the .handicap parking spaces, and would probably result in the loss of at least one other parking space. The requirements for the handicap parking spaces cannot be modified because these are regulated by the State. Therefore, the number of handicap parking spaces will have to be reduced. For this property, only one, van-accessible handicap parking space is required, and compliance with this minimum requirement would result in the loss of at least one parking space. This will reduce the number of on-site parking spaces to 18. . A covenant is required for the off-site parking at 657 W. Duarte Road, however, it may be disallowed by application no. CUP 01-026. If the applicant's employees are not allowed to park off-site, then 18 on-site parking spaces would not be adequate for the three existing tenants. Code Reauirements The parking situation will have to be addressed regardless of the outcome of this application. In particular, the fire lane will have to be restored and the handicap parking spaces must be made to comply with Code. It is assumed that the other parking spaces were developed some time ago and their arrangementis legal- nonconforming. Fire and Safety Issues Also, during the review of this application; it was found that an education center involving minors on a second floor requires that the entire building be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system and that the education center have a one-hour separation from all other uses. The applicant has been informed of these preliminary findings and is in the process of having fire sprinkler plans prepared. The education center occupied its current space without the proper authorizations, and detailed construction plans of the education center's tenant improvements need to be submitted for plan check review and approval to be sure that all Code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy limits, and safety are complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official and Fire Marshal. Any required al!erations would have to be provi~.ed in a timely manner. CEQA Pursuant to the prOVIsions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an Initial Study for the proposed CUP 01-021 October 9, 2001 Page 5 - . . 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 that could not be made less than significant with mitigation incorporation. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. FINDINGS Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use Permit to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions can be satisfied: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is 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, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width aod pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends denial of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-021, because the site for the proposed use is . not adequate in size and shape to accommodate the necessary parking and the pick-up and drop off of students. If the Planning Commission determines that based on the evidence presented this is an appropriate use at this site and moves to approve the Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-021 staff recommends the following conditions of approval: CUP 01-021 October 9, 2001 Page 6 e - . 1. The occupancy and tenant improvements for the education center approved by CUP 01-021 shall be in compliance with the Building and Fire Codes, and said education center shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the application materials and plans submitted and approved for CUP 01-021. Compliance with the Building and Fire Codes shall be determined by having detailed construction plans of the education center submitted for plan check review and approval within 30 days, and any alterations to the building that are found to be necessary shall be provided within 30 days of such determinations. 2. If off.site parking is included in the approval of CUP 01-021, a covenant per Section 9269.6, in a form approved by the City Attorney, must be executed by the property owner, recorded in the Office of the County Recorder, and shall be kept in effect for as long as the subject use is maintained. 3. A parking modification is included in this approval of CUP 01-021 for any adjustments to the parking layout as required by the Building Official to comply with the handicap parking and disabled access requirements. This modification does not constitute an approval for a general reduction of the parking requirements for the subject office building, but rather is limited to the three uses occupying the subject office building at this time, which are the 2,173 square foot education center approved by CUP 01-021, a 2,000 square foot physical therapist's office, and a 4,395 square foot bank. 4. This approval of CUP 01-021 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed an Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Departmeot to indicate awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. 5. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 01-021 shall be grounds for immediate suspension and/or revocation of any approvalS and occupancies granted by CUP 01-021, which could result in the cessation of classes. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Denial The Planning Commission should move to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-021 because the proposal cannot satisfy all of the required prerequisite conditions for a Conditional Use Permit, and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings. CUP 01-021 October 9, 2001 Page 7 - - . Approval If the Planning Commission intends to approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-021, the Commission should move to adopt the Negative Declaration, state the supporting findings, and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision, specific findings, and any conditions of approval. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested partX has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the October 9 . public hearing, please contact Associate Planner, Jim Kasama at (626) 574-5445. APj9vedby: /7 .'- ~ . -;? . <:-,,/ -.-.~,~-=; ,---- /.2.;' A ?~~ .::!::' . ," \...Donna L. Butler Community Development Administrator Attachments: Land Use & Zoning Map Aerial Photo Plan Traffic Counts Negative Declaration, Initial Study & Photos -- CUP 01-021 October 9,2001 Page 8 e - -- m -.-_- -. .- . .. . .. w ';-2 C-2 ~ z Music Shopping Center I ;: Gas Store - C Station -J (h!J1) <( lD - I OU,..RTE RO. "y:It~' . . - >-11) . .caQ8'.... , 'Sc ",,E . . . . . .,.- . . . . . C-2 "'''' . . . . . Ill(/) . . . . . . . . . . , Wortd . . . .:" . . . . ~Q Savings . . . . . . . . :; . . . . . . . . '- 4-story . . . . . . . . . . office ---- . . . . . . . . . . bldg. 1-story . . . . . . . . . . medical Bakery & ..... '" . . . . . bldg. Restaurant ....C2 c . . ~.-- - , :g .....- Bar --~: - >- Restaurant ~ iii --- - Dentistry parking C-2----- First ConI. 01 Bank c parking :g --- "'--- c. Bank of America j --- . I alley . produce shop medical Naomi Gardens parking ( .. !lffices . --- .. . .. 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'\ 6 Rd Traffic Count Date: q-{D..).pO / M"oJPAJ T IP kin S .2./ 6 0 W. Duarte . ota ar gspaces: . TIME Occupied Parlcine Soaces Available Soaces .~P /,-.X: I"'~'l~~r uldt Vem es oassm 9:00am 3 jJ1 I:;; .- 10:00am 6 ij /~ 11:00am ~1) /6 7 12:0Opm 5 ( ~, .;J..D 1:00pm 9 /2 If 2:00pm 7 Iff I) 3:00pm 7 14 /2 4:00pm 3 j? /D 5:00pm ..2- / / 2> 6:00pm ol- .oJ 7 --e- Recorders Signature: h.~, > .G/ .--;}- " IfIECiEUlJlED S .", '., ') "," ... , ..' ,_ ~ I !.I. '.~ ,,"!),f.J,..Ill.,a....;::...U-lw:.:.a CllZlwuq I';.. .":'p.;,;J iltJi3I1In '\ e 660W D Rd Traffic Count Date: 9-n .2,00/ yiJESJ:>A[ T IP kin S .2/ . . . uarte . ota ar g Spaces: . TIME Occupied Parking Spaces Available Spaces .A F.~.X"'1Alb:o"C. Vehicle, 'passing 1 ~Ith 9:00am 5 I ~ /'4 10:00am ~ /3 / / 11:00am 6 /s- 1 12:00pm Cj /.2- /,j 1:00pm l:.J- 9 I) 2:00pm II . / 0 ;2'0 3:00pm IS b .13 4:00pm 7 If '9 5:00pm 4 /7 0- 6:00pm 3 _~ " ;f6 D Recorders Signature: ,,~-<. ,:;,.?;?- IRECiEUVElD S :., "1 ;..1 . DO't~IIl:Jln;::jI., o:i~l'\i!res CammunllY l)~\,.;tn:,.l::i19tlt Ulv~nn , I e Traffic Count Date: '1-1'2,;;'00) WtWNESP'<'T 660W D t Rd T IP kin S .2./ . . uar e . ota ar 112; spaces: . TIME Occupied Parkine: Spaces Available Spaces ~if:O^'M.7~~h. Vehides assine: thrall 9:00am CJ /3 J7 10:00am lJ I 0 II 11:00am ? /3 6 12:0Opm /6 J- (P 1:00pm 12 '9 /4- 2:00pm 7 14- b 3:00pm /J 10 7 4:00pm g /3 4 5:00pm S /6 0 - 6:00pm 2- I; CO ~ .- . Recorders Signature: ~"L(' _&~ . / ~lE~~'j~JIE\il) 0,1\1,.' .ill.,1I . ....- J Cci:1IJUi'!Jr iJ,"':";~l....,~""j l.l:iI,;;:aO e 660W D rt Rd. . - ) Traffic Count Date: q- r?>. ..200) THUIU'P1T T tal Parkin S .2./ . ua e 0 g spaces: . TIME Occuoied Parkin!!: Soaces Available Sl)aces V ehicles passin~ throuldt 9:00am 4 17 APi'1L . J6 7" 10:00am C /3 AW>-. 9 11:00am 6 /5 . .Arf)' . r; 12:0Opm I) Arr1/.. J:>-- [0 1:00pm 7 14 ,Ii Fpll. <P- I Ib I, 2:00pm S- 4 !, 3:00pm 7 11 J1 'I c; 4:00pm /D 1/ 'f 5:00pm 7 11- .,2 ~ 6:00pm f IJ 3 -' - Recorders Signature: ~_. J { .~. .. IRlEiCiEa'VlElO l)~I':':'~"U_J\j :'JW1:'"~J CQ1.WUi:h: lola~J~~.~II,;:i\ Ul~\l!on ) e 660 W. Duarte Rd. TIME Occupied Parking Spaces Traffic Count Date: Q-/4-.;200/ fl2.JPAJ Total Parking Spaces: .2. / . Available Spaces V ehi~t":;~ni~ \brouJdl 9:00am 3 /CP /0 10:00am 5 /3 7 1l:00am /-6 s 1'::2- 12:0Opm c; /2 b . 2:00pm s reS 9 4 1:00pm 7 )4 3:00pm / / /0 /2 4:00pm /2- 9 ILf 5:00pm cr- /3 b 6:00pm 5 /-6 g .- Recorders Signature: ~ S. Q./~ - / IR IE iC G! \1 1) ;:; ~ Da~f':':'. ::.;.{.' ': -; -'~. , Cumm\JJlt) u.J>i..;L.~...-..1 ;-:'j!:"" .(i) Fila No.: CUP 01-021 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 (626) 574-5400 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEGATIVE DECLARATION A. Title and Description of Project: Conditional Use Pennlt Application No. CUP 01-021 A Conditional Use Pennlt to allow a 2,173 square foot after school education center for a maximum of 3.0 students In two classrooms, ages 12-16 on the second floor of an 6,952 square foot office building. B. Location of Project: 660 W. Duarte Road -In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles C. Name of Applicant, Project Sponsor, or Person Undertaking the Project: Mr. Spencer Way (dba: Time Education Center) 660 W. Duarte Road Arcadia, CA 91007 Contact: Mr. Kal Chan, architect - (626) 262-9209 . 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 approval of the proposed project will provide for confonnance 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 reflects its Independent judgment. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained 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 Divi.sion City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 Date: y~ VS ~ _/ . St ture mes M. Kasama, Associate Planner (Printed name & title) _ Date Posted: California Environmental Quality Act . Page 1 of1- Negative Declaration e . - File No.: CUP 01-021 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-021 2. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Dept.lCommunity 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/ fax (626) 447-9173 4. Project Location (address): 660 W. Duarte Road, #2 (upstairs) In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 5. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Phone Number: Mr. Spencer Way 660 W. Duarte Rd., #2 Arcadia, CA 91007 Contact: Mr. Kai Chan, architect (626) 282-9209 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Classification: C-2: General Commercial Form "J" -1- CECA Checklist 4/99 e -- - FOe No.: CUP 01-021 8. Description of Project: (Describe. the whole action Involved. Including but not limited to later'phases of the project, end any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for Its Implementation.) . A Conditional Use Permit to allow a 2,173 square foot .after school education center for a maximum of 30 students in two classrooms, ages 12 - 16 on the second floor of an 8,952 square foot commercial building. 9. Surrounding land uses and setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings,) The area is developed with commercial uses. Next door to the west is a parking lot for the commercial businesses that face Baldwin Avenue. To the east is an office complex that is separated from the subject property by a block wall. To the south is parking lot that is used in conjunction with the applicant's parking lot, but ownership is separate. Across the street (Duarte Rd:) to the north is a neighborhood shopping center. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g., permits. financing approval. participation agreement) The City BUilding Services, Fire Prevention Bureau, and Water Services will review any tenant improvements for compliance with all applicable construction codes. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a .Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages: [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Agricultural Resources [ ] Air Quality [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Geology I Soils [ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ ] Hydrology I Water Quality [ ] Land Use I Planning Form "J" [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Noise [ ] Population I Housing [ ] Public Services [ ] Recreation [ ] Transportation I Traffic _-.[ ] Utilities I Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance -2- CEQA Checklist 4/99 e . - ) File No.: CUP 01-021 DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [I I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [XI 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 I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [I 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 I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, but because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. By: James M. Kasama, Associate Planner For: City of Arcadia ~~9 Sig ture ~ Date: July 23, 2001 Form11J" -3- CEQA Checklist 4/99 e -- - File No.: CUP 01-021 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the Information sources a lead agency cites in the responses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is. adequately supported 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 Ills based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, Indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3. Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical Impact may occur, then the checklist answers must Indicate whether the Impact Is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made, an EIR is required. 4. "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVIII, "Earlier Analyses: must be cross-referenced). 5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEOA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately AdClressed. 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. 7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources, uses or Individuals contacted should be cited In the discussion. 8. This Is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencias should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected. 9. The explanation of each Issue should Identify: -' a) The significant criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure Identified, If any, to reduce the Impact to less than significant. Form "J" -4- CEOA Checklist 4/99 e . - File No.: CUP 01-021 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With I.ess Than Mitigation Slgnlficant Incorporation Impact No Impact I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [I [ I [I IXI b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not. limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? [ I [ I [I [XI c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and Its surroundings? [ I [ I [I IXI d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? [ I [ I [I [Xl The project Is for an after school education center in an existing office building and will not have any of the above impacts. II. AGRICUL rURAL RESOURCES - (In detennining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant envlronme'ntal effects, lead agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the Califomia Department of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and fannland.) Would the project: a) Convert Prime Fannland, Unique Fannland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Fannland) as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Fannland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Califomia Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? [ I [ I [I [XI b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? [ I [ I [I [XI c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result In conversion of Fannland to non-agricultural use? [ I [ I [I [XI The project is for an after school education center In an existing office building In an area that is developed with commercial uses and will not have any of the above impacts. III. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following detenninations.) Would the proposal: a) Conflict with or obstruct Implementation of the applicable Air Quality Plan? [ I [ I [I [XI b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute, substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? [ I [ I [I IXI 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)? [I [ I [I IXI d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? [ I [I [] [X] e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? [ ] [ J [] [Xl The project Is for an after school education center In an existing office building. The proposed program Is consistent with the office occupancies In the building. This project will not have any of the above impacts. Form "J" -5- CEQA CheckUst 4199 e . -- FUe No.: CUP 01-021 Lese Than Significant Polentlally With Less Than Significant MIUgatlon Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse Impact, either directly or through habitat modificatlons, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitlve, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulatlons, or by the California Departmenl of Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service? r J I ) r ) [X) b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensltlve natural community identified. in local or regional plans, policies. and regulations, or by the Califomia Department of Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service? [ ) [ ) [] [X) c) Have a substantlal adverse effect on federaliy 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, hydrologicallnterruptiol1, or other means? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Interfere substantialiy 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? [ ] [ ] [] [X] e) Conflict wilh any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? [ ] [ ] [] [X) f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local. regional or state habitat conservation plan? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The project Is for an after school education center in an existing office building in an area that Is developed with commercial uses and will not have any ofthe above Impacts. V. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined In Section 15064.5? [ ] [ ] [] [X] b) Cause a substantial adverse Change In the significance of an archaeologicel resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? [ ] [ ] [] [X] c) Directly or Illdirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Disturb any human remains, including those Interred outside of formal cemeteries? [ J [ ] [I [X] The project is for an after school educatlon center In an existing office building In an area that is developed with commercial uses. None of the above resources have been identified In the area or at the subject site, and none of the above Impacts have be~~ associated with the project. 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 faull Zoning Map issued bylhe 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). [ ] [ ] [I [XI II) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ ] [ ] [] [X] Form"J" -6- CEQA Checklist 4199 e . - FDa No.: CUP 01..()21 Less Than Signlncanl Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant Impact InCOlpOt8llon Impact [ ] [ ] [ ] (I '[ I [ I ( ] [ I ( ] No Impact [Xl [Xl [Xl ni) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iv) Landslides b) Result 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, sUbsldenca, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Unlfonn Building Code (1994) creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have solis Incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? [ I [ I [I [Xl The project is for an after school education center In an existing offica building and none of the above impacts are associated with the subject site. [ I [ ] [ I [Xl [ ] [ I [ I (XI 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? [ I [ I [] [X] b) Create a significant hazard to the pUblic or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials Into the environment? [ I [ I [] (X] c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substancas, or waste within one- quarter mile of an exlsllng or proposed school? [ ] [ I [] [XI 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? ( I [ ] (I [XI e) For a project located within an airport land use plan, or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a publiC airport or public :use airport. would the project result in a sefety hazard for people residing or working In the project area? [ ] [ I [I [Xl 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? [ I [ I [I [Xl g) Impair Implementation of, or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emerg~ncy evacuation plan? [ I [ I [I [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 intennlxed with wildlands? [ I [ I [] [Xl The project Is for an after school education center in an existing office building and none of the above impacts are associated with the project. Form"J" -7- CEQA Checldlst 4199 e VIII. . File No.: CUP 01-021 Less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mlllgallon Significant Impact Incorporation Impact [ J [ I [ ] [ ] [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ ] [ I [ I [ ) [ I [ I [ J [ ) [ J [ I [ I [ I [ I [ J No Impact [XI [XI [X] [X] [X) [X] [XJ [Xl IX. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? [ I [ I [I [XI 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 mitlgating an environmental effect? [ I [ I [I [X] 0) Conflict with any applicable habitat conselVatloll plan or natural community conselVatlon plan? [ I [ I [] [X) The project Is for an after school education center'ln an existing office building, Is consistent with the General Plan designation for the site, and none of the above impacts are associated with the project. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge reqUirements? b) Substantlally 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 exisllng land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? 0) SUbstantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area, including through the alterallon of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area. Including through the altera.tion 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 the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial addillonal sources .of polluted runoff? f) 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 flood hazard area, which would Impede or redirect fiood fiows? I) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death Involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? [ ] [) [I [X] J) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? [ I [ I [I [X) The project is for an after school education center in an eXisting office building and none of the above impacts are associated with the project. - X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: . a) Result In the loss of availability of a known minerai resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the stale? Fonn"J" -8- [ ) [ I [ I CEQA Chectdist .w9 [X] e - - File No.: CUP 01-021 Potentially Significant Impact less Than Significant WIth Lese Than MitlgaUon Slgnlllcant Incorporation Impact No Impacl 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? [ ] [ ] [] [X) The project Is for an after school education center in an existing office building and none of the above resources have been identified at the subject site. 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? [ ] [I [] [X] b) Exposure of persons to, or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels? [ ] [ I [] [X] c) A substantial permanent Increase In ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [] [ I [] [X] d) A substantial temporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [ I [ ] [] [X] 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? [ 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 [ ) [] [X] The project is for an after school education center in an existing office building and wlli not have any of the above impacts. XII. POPULATION & HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by propOSing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example. through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? [ ] [ I [] [X] b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ ] [ I [] [X) c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ ] [I [] [X) The project is for an after school education center in an existing office building in an area that Is developed with commercial uses 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 governmental facilities. need for new or physically altered govemmental facilities, the construction of which would cause significant environmental Impects, in order to maintain acceptable serVice ratios. response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? [ ] [ ] [] [X] b) Police protection? [ ] [ ] [] [X) c) Schools? [ ] [ ] [] [X] d) Parks? [ ] [ ] [] [X] e) other pUblic facilities? [ J [ ] (] [X] The project is for an after school education center In an existing office building. The proposed weekday attendance Is consistent with office occupancies. This project will not have any of.the above impacts. Fonn -J'!' -9- CECA Checklist 4199 e XIV. . - File NO.: CUP 01-021 Less Than Slgnifleanl Potentially With Less Than Slgnlfleant Mitigation Significant Impact Incorporation Impact No Impact RECREATION - Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreatlonal facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the project include recreatlonal facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? [ I [ I [I [Xl The project is for an after school education center in an existing office building and will not have any of the above Impacts. [ I [ I [ I [X] 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 congestlon at Intersections)? [ I [ I [I (X] b) Exceed, either Individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? [ I [ I [I [XI c) Result In a change In air traffic pattems, including either an Increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results In substantial safety risks? [ I[ I [I (X] d) Substantially Increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous Intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., fann equipment)? [ I [ I [I [X] e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ I [ I [I [X] f) Result In Inadequate parking capacity? [ I [ I [Xl [I g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting altematlve transportallon (e.g., bus tumouts, bicycle racks)? [I [ ) [I [X] The project is for an after school educallon center In an existing office building. The proposed program is consistent with the office occupancies in the building, and should not have any of the above impacts. XVI. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result In the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new .storm water drainage facilllles 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 detenninatlon by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand In addition to the providers existing commitments? [ ) [ ) [ I [XI [ I [ ) [ ) [Xl [ ) [ I [ I [Xl [ I [ I [ I [X) [ I [ I [ I (X] Form . r -10- CEQA Checklist 4199 e -- - FUe.No.: CUP 01-021 less Than Significant Potentially With Less Than Slgnificanl MItigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact f) Be served by a landfill wnh sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the projed's solid waste disposal needs? [ ) [ ) [) [X) g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? [ ) [ ] [] [Xl The projed is for an after school eduCation center in an existing office building and will not have any of the above impads. XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the projed 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 restrid the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of Califomia history or prehistory? ( ] [ ] [] [X) b) Does the projed have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that the Incremental effeds of a projed are considerable when viewed In connedion with the effeds of past projeds, the effeds of other current projeds, and the effeds of probable future projeds.) ( ] ( ] () [X] c) Does the projed have environmental effects, which will ceuse substantial adverse effects on human beings, either diredly or indlredly? [ ] [ ] [] (X] The projed is for an after school education center in an existing office building and will not have any of the above impads. XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES No earlier analyses, and no additional documents wera referenced pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEOA processes to analyze the projed. Form'" J. -11- CEQA Checklist 4199 ') File Noi:!Jp D/~O~I CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 (626) 574-5400 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed; July 16th, 2001 General Information 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: Spencer Way 660 West Duarte Rd. #2, ~rcadia, CA 91ID07 2. Address of project (Location): 660 Duarte Rd. #2 _. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: Kai Chan 730 Adelyn Drive, San Gabriel, CA 91775 Tel: 626 282 9209 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; 5. Zoning: C-2 6. General Plan Designation: c _. Prolect Description _7. Proposed use of site (project description); An after school educational .center for students with age of 12-16 Total rtumber of students: 20-30 with two teacher and two administrative personnel. \ es. Site Size: 18108 Sq. Ft.! V. Lf z, Acre(s) 9. Square footage per building: Total building area: 8952 Proposed use area: 2173 sq.ft. 10. Number of floors of construction: two 11, Amount of off-street parking provjded: 19 12. Proposed scheduling of project: Existing 13. Associated projects: NjA _4. Anticipated incremental development: NJA 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: ",fA , 16. If commercial, indicate the typ~, Le. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: ~,h\:.O'rl,e..O< .' 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: 18. NjA If institutional, indicate' the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: 19. - After school educational center with 30 students maximum at anyone time with two teaching staff 'and two administrative personnel. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why)he application is required: Cu P -r-- AMc.- EnvlronlnfoForm -2- 4/01 .. ) ~o. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO o W 21. o ~ 22. o ri!l 23. o riQ 24. o Ql 25. o Q1 26. o ~ 27. o & 28. ('8:l ~ 29. o IZJ. 30. o ~ 31. o ~ 32. o 129. 33. 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 Iitter~ Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. 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 oron 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? -a-a--s+.- If you answered YES to question no. 33, may this project cause significant effects on the environment that were not examined in the prior EIR? Environmental SettinQ 35. .- Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. 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.) - En~ronJnfoF orm -3- 4101 . . '. .36. Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals. any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses, shops. department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs, rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. Certification I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the facts, statements. and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. Date 7-16-01 ..;- ~-=-- :::::' (Signature) For -- -- . ''e EnvlronlnfoFcirm -4- 4/01 e \..-' l'e ') 35. 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