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RESOLUTION NO. 1653
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
AMENDMENTS TO APPENDIX A, THE COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT SECTION AND THE IMPLEMENTATION AND
MONITORING SECTION OF THE GENERAL PLAN BY ADOPTION
OF THE 2000-2005 HOUSING ELEMENT ADDRESSING THE
STATUTORY REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO THE CITY'S
HOUSING ELEMENT
WHEREAS, the preparation of the 2000-2005 Housing Element was
initiated by the City to address the statutory requirements of the State of
California Department of Housing and Community Development; and '
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2001, a public hearing was held before the
Planning Commission on said matter at which time all interested persons were
given full opportunity to be heard and to present evidence; and
WHEREAS, after the public hearing the Planning Commission voted to
recommend to the City Council approval of the 2000-2005 Housing Element.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIARESOL VES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the factual data submitted by the Community
Development Division in the attached staff report is true and correct.
Section 2. This Commission finds:
1. That the adoption of the 2000-2005 Housing Element will bring the
City's Housing Element into compliance with the statutory requirements set forth
in the California Government Code. In addition the 2000-2005 Housing Element
provides more detailed information and clarification to policies within the text of
the General Plan, but does not change any of the City's policies or goals as
adopted by the City Council in September 1996,
2. That the approval of the 2000-2005 Housing Element will not be
detrimental to the public health or welfare or injurious to the property or
improvements in the City.
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3. . That the approval of the 2000-2005 Housing Element will not have
a significant effect on the environment.
Section 3.' That for the foregoing reasons the Planning Commission
recommends to the City Council approval of the proposed revisions to the
General Plan as set forth in Amended Appendix A (the 2000-2005 Housing
Element) and revised pages 2-29 through 2-33; 2-38 and 2-39 of the Community
. Development Section of the General Plan and pages 6-25 and 6-30 through 6-33
of the Implementation and Monitoring Section of the General Plan,
Section 4. 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 was adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning commission held .on the day of September
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Chairman, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
Approved by:
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DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AN! 'lOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Division of Housing Policy Develol'lllent
1800 Third Street, Suite 430
P. o. eo>< 95<053
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Ms. Donna 1. Butler
Community Development Administrator
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, California 91007
Dear Ms. Butler:
RE: Review of the Revisions to the City of Arcadia's Draft Housing Element Update
Thank you for submitting the revisions to Arcadia's draft housing element update, received for our
review by mail and facsimile transmission on June 26 and August 6, 2001, respectively, We have
reviewed the revisions pursuant to Government Code Section 65585(b), Our telephone
conversation assisted this review. This letter summarizes that conversation and our review.
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We are pleased to find the proposed revisions to the City's draft element, including commitments
to strengthen incentive programs,. adequately respond to the statutory requirements described in
our April 27, 2001 review letter. Therefore, with the inclusion of the revisions, we are pleased to
find Arcadia's draft housing element meets all the statutory requirements of State housing element
law (Article 10,6 of the Government Code). The revised element will be in full compliance with
State housing element law when adopted and submitted for review.
The City is planning on mixed-use and infill sites to accommodate the new construction need for
low- and moderate-income households. The City should monitor the use of such sites and, if
development commensurate with the City's regional housing need has nqt occurred by the end of
2003, additional incentives or regulatory concessions should be provided to encourage and
facilitate the needed development.
We look forward to receiving tlle adopted housing element. If you have any questions or would
like assistance, please contact Camilla Cleary, of our staff, at (916) 323-3185,
In accordance with their requests pursuant to the Public Records Act,. we are forwarding a copy of
this letter to the individuals listed below.
Sincerely,
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Ms. Donna L. Butler,
Community Development Administrator
City of Arcadia
240 West Huntington Drive
,\rcadi~Califonria 91007
Dear Ms. Butler:
RE: Review of the City of Arcadia's Draft Housing Element Update
Thank you for submitting Arcadia's draft housing element update, received for our review
February 26,2001. We have reviewed the draft housing element pursuant to Government Code
Section 65585(b). The telephone conversation with you and the City's consultant,
Ms. Veronica Tam, assisted this review. This letter and accompanying Appendix summarize that
conversation and our review.
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While the current draft element includes a useful identification of housing needs in Arcadia,
revisions will be necessary to comply with State housing element law (Article 10,6 of the
Government Code). Among the necessary changes, the element should be revised to demonstrate
that the City: I) has sufficient land, zoned at appropriate densities, to accommodate the
development of housing commensurate with Arcadia's share of the regional housing need for all
income groups, and 2) that the City's housing programs encourage and facilitate the
development, rehabilitation and conservation of housing in Arcadia.
For your infonnation, we have enclosed a brief description of new and existing housing and
community development programs administered by this Department along with funding levels
for the current fiscal year. We are pleased to report a historic increase in housing funds available
through HCD. Infonnation on these programs, including recently released Notices of Funding
Availability (NQFA), has been posted to our website. Please consult our homepage at
www,hcdca.JloV for new program information.
We would be happy to work with you in revising yo.ur element and welcome the opportunity to
meet in Arcadia. We thank you and Ms, Tam for your cooperation throughout the course of our
review, If you have any questions or would like assistance, please contact Camilla Cleary, of our
staff, at (916) 323-3185. .
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In accordance with their requests pursuant to the Public Records Act, we are forwarding a copy
of this letter to the individuals listed below.
Sincerely,
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Enclosure
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Veronica Tam, Cotton Bridges & Associates
Catherine Ysrael, Supervising Deputy Attorney General, AG's Office
Terry Roberts, Governor's Office of Planning and Research
Kimberley Dellinger, Califorriia Building Industry Association
Marcia Salkin, California Association of Realtors
Marc Brown, California Rural Legal Assistance Foundation
Rob Weiner, California Coalition for Rural Housing
John Douglas, AICP, The Planning Center
Dara Schur, Western Center on Law and Poverty
Michael G. Colantuono, Attorney at Law
Carlyle W. Hall, Hall & Phillips Law Firm
Fair Housing Council of the San Fernando Valley
Mark Johnson, Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles
Dennis Rockway, Legal Aid Foundation ofI,ong Beach
Stephanie Knapik, Westside Fair Housing Council
Mona Tawatao, San Fernando Valley Neighborhood Legal Services
Mihn Tran, Inland Counties Legal Services
Karen Warner, Cotton, Bridges & Associates
David Booher, California Housing Council
Jonathan Lehrer-Graiwer, Attorney at Law
Ana Marie Whitaker, California State University Pomona
Joe Carreras, Southern California Association of Governments
Won Chang, Attorney at Law, Davis and Company
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APPENl>IX
City of Arcadia
~ following changes would bring Arcadia's housing element into compliance with Article 10.6 of the
.venunent Code. Accompanying each recommended change we cite the supporting section of the
Government Code. The particular program examples or data sources listed are suggestions for your use. .
A, HODSin!! Needs, Resources and Constraints
1. The element should include an inventory of land suitable for residential development, including
vacant sites and sites having potential for redevelopment, and an analysis of the relationship
of zoning and public services available. to these sites (Section 65583(a)(3)).
Arcadia's remaining regional need includes 55 very low- and 32 low-income units. The land
'inventory indicates 29,98 acres of underutilized R-3 zoned land. The City's land inventory
should be revised to address the following statutory requirements:
. The City should demonstrate R-3 zoning can encourage and facilitate the development of
housing for lower-income households. The City could describe the affordability of recently
constructed multifamily developments in the R-3 zone to demonstrate the appropriateness
of this zone and whether units have been or are likely to be developed .near the maximum
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· Virtually all of the City's multifamily-zoned land is listed as underutilized. It appears that
the City's ability to acconunodate lower-income development is highly dependent upon the
recycling of underutiIized sites. To demonstrate the viability of underutilized land to
accommodate lower-income households the City should describe recent trends involving
higher density residential development on underutilized parcels and include a description of
the current uses of the underutilized sites, and describe any program or policies to faCilitate
their redevelopment.
· Provide more information on the potential for mixect-use. Table 28 does not indicate any
acreage available for residential mixed-use, but lists a potential of 70 units of mixed-use
development. The City should clarify the amount of land with this zoning, and the density
range for residential development in this zone. Tn addition, the viability of mixed-use
development in Arcadia could be supported by indicating whether Arcadia has adopted a
mixed-use ordinance.
2, Analyze potential and actual governmental constraints upon the maintenance, improvemenl,
and development of housing for all income levels, including land use controls. The analysis
shall also demonstrate local efforts to remove governmental constraints that hinder the locality
from meeting its share of the regional housing need in accordance with Section 65584 (Section
65583(a)(4)).
The City's parking standard requiring an attached garage with 2 parking spaces per multifamily
unit, plus one guest space for every two units, should be analyzed as a constraint to the
development of multifamily housing, and in particular housing to be occupied by lower-income
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households. This analysi~ 'sbOUld include an estimate of the addh,Jnal costs imposed by this
requirement.
The element should also analyze the City's restriction on the placement of second units, which
e are only allowed in multifamily zones.
B. HODsin!! Prolrrsms
1. Identify adequate sites which will be made available through appropriale zoning and
development standards and with public services and facilities needed to facilitate and
encourage the development of a variety of types of housing for all income levels, including
rental housing, factory-built housing, mobilehomes, and emergency shelters and transitional
housing. Where Ihe inventory of sites, pursuant to paragraph (3) of subdivision (a), does not
identify adequate sites to accommodate the need for groups of all household income levels
pursuant to Section 65584, the program shall provide for sufficient sites with zoning that
permits owner-occupied and rental multifamily residential use by right. including density and
development standards that could accommodate and facilitate the feasibility of housing for
very low- and low-income households (Section 65583(c)(I)).
As noted in comment A.l above, further analysis of the feasibility of sites described in the
element is needed. The adequacy of sites cannot be established prior to a more detailed
analysis.
2. The housing element shall contain programs, which "address, and where appropriate and.
legally possible, remove governmental constraints to the maintenance, improvenlent, and
development of housing" (Section 65583(c)(3)).
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As noted above (B-3), Arcadia's element requires a more thorough analysis of potential
governmental constraints. Depending upon the results of the additional analysis, the City may
need to add programs to remove or mitigate any identified cOnstraints.
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Initial Study
and Negative Declaration
City of Arcadia
2000-2005 Housing Element
July 2001
City of Arcadia
Development Services Department
240 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
Consultants to the City:
Cotton/Bridges/Associates
747 E. Green St., Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
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NEGATIVE DECLARATION
City of Arcadia 200Q.;2005 Housing Element
Lead Agency and Project Proponent: City of Arcadia
Mailing Address:
City of Arcadia
Development Services Department
240 W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91 066-6021
Contact: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator
(626) 574-5442
Project Location: Arcadia, CA (Los Angeles County)
Project Description: The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home
and suitable IMng environment for every Californian as the State's major housing goal. Recognizing
the important role of local planning programs in the pursuit of this goal. the Legislature has
mandated that all cities and counties prepare a Housing Element as part of their comprehensive
General Plan. State law requires Housing Elements to be updated at least every five years to reflect
a community's changing housing needs, This update covers the 2000-2005 period, pursuant to the
update cycle for juriSdictions within the Southem California Association of Governments (SOAG)
region,
Rndings: The City of Arcadia has determined thatthe proposed project has no potential to result in
a significant adverse effect on the environment. The documentation supporting this determination is
discussed in the attached Initial Study prepared for this project.
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Table of Contents
Environmental Checklist Form ....... ............, ,." ,...........,'...., ",." "."." ".".,.,..,...,.,.,....,...".,....,.., ,'..,........" ,,'...., ,., ,..1
1. Project Trtle..,.,.".,..,.......,..,...... ..,.".,..'....,..........." ,..""".",.,..,... ,..........,."..........,...................,.,.,." ,.,1
2. Lead Agency Name and Address ....................................................................................................1
3 Contact Person and Phone Number ................................................................................................1
4 Project Location ......,..".".,..........,.......',..', ,.".,.....,..,......."......... .....,....,....".,..................,. .., ,." ..."., ,.1
5 Project Sponsor's Name and Address .............................................................................................1
6 General Plan Designation ...,..",.,..,...........,....,."..,....,." ,'..,....".. ................,........"."..............,..........1
7 Zoning ".,."........ ...".....,." ,......."...' ...,.,. ".",..,.,.....,.'....".,."......,.....,....,.,.,." "."...,..'........", "..........",1
8 Description of Project."...,..,....".",............,....,..,."...,..,....,..,."...".".. .:...,..,.,..,....,.",.......,....,....,.......3
9 Surrounding Land Uses"........".".,.".""..".".,."..,.........,."....,........".....,..".,.,............."...,......,..."...3
10 Other Public Agencies Whose Approval Is Requlred.......................................................................3
Environmental Factors Potentially Affected,.....,......, ,'."......", '" "".., ".., '" ......' .........,......,..........'.... ........' ,."",.., ,.,3
Evaluation of Environmental Impacts ........,...."".".".,.,.,.........".,......""...,....,.....,..,.".,.."."".,."""""..".""......... ,5
References,........,.,..".........,....,.,."""",....,..."."......."..,.,..",...."....,...,.."...,.....,.".,..,."..,...........,.,....,....,. ",....,.. .21
Preparers of the. Initial Study.".. '.'"". ,......,.......,',........."........".......,.,' .'"" '.'"" """.."..,.."., ".. ,.,.,....,....., ,.,.......,..21
City of Arcadia
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Environmental Checklist Form
1. Projecllille:
2000-2005 Arcadia Housing Element
2. Lead agency mIme and address:
City of Arcadia
Development Services Department
240W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
3. Contact person and phone number:
Donna Sutler
Community Development Administrator
240W. Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
(626) 574-5442
4, Project location:
Encompassing approximately 11 square miles, the City
of Arcadia is located in the western San Gabriel Valley of
Los Angeles County, at the base of the San Gabriel
Mountains.
Surrounding communities Include Monrovia and
Irwindaie to the east, EI Monte and Temple City to the
south, Pasadena and Sierra Madre to the west. To the
north, the City borders on the Arroyo SeeD District of the
Angeles National Forest. Unincorporated areas of Los
Angeles County also abut the City borders to the
southeast and west.
5, Project sponsor's name and address:
City of Arcadia
Development Services Department
240 W, Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91 066-6021
6. General plan designation:
Not Applicable
7. Zoning:
Not Applicable
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8. Description of project:
The California State Legislature has identified the attainment of a decent home and suitable living environment
for every Californian as the State's major housing goal. Recognizing the important role of local planning
programs 'in the pursuit of this goal, the Legislature has mandated that all cities and counties prepare a housing
element as part of their comprehensive General Plans. Section 65302 (c) of the Govemment Code sets forth
the specific components to be contained. in a community's housing element.
State law requires the housing elements to be updated at least every five years to reflect a community's
changing housing needs, This update covers the 200Q..20OS period. pursuant to the update cycle for
jurisdictions within the Southern California Association of Governments region, The Arcadie Housing Element
was last updated in 1996 and is currently being comprehensively updated to address existing and projected
housing needs.
The Arcadia Housing Element contains the following major components:
a, An analysis of the City's population, household and employment base, and the characteristics of the
City's housing stock, Including a summary of the present and projected housing need of the City's
households (Section 2):
b, A review of potential constraints to meeting the City's identified housing needs (Section 3);
c. An evaluation of resources that will furtherthe development of new housing (Section 4); and;
d, A statement of the housing plan to address Arcadia's identified housing needs. including housing goals,
policies, and programs (Section 5),
9. Surrounding land uses and setting:
Surrounding areas include Monrovi"" [rwindale. EI Monte, Temple City, Pasadena, Sierra Madre, Azusa,
unincorporated Los County areas. and the Angeles National Forest. Surrounding land uses include residential,
commercial, industrial, and open spacelrecreational uses.
10. AgenCies whose approval is required .
City of Arcadia: Adoption of the 2000-2005 Housing Element.
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" ENVIRONMENTAl FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one
impact that is a 'Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages,
0 Aesthetics 0 Agriculture Resources 0 Air Quality
0 Biological Resources 0 Cultural Resources 0 Geology ISolls
0 Hazards & Hazardous 0 Hydrology IWater Quality 0 Land Use 1 Planning
Materials
0 Mineral Resources 0 Noise 0 Population 1 Housing
0 Public Services 0 Recreation 0 T ransportation!T raffic
0 Utilities 1 Service Systems 0 MandatDry Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION: (TD be cDmpleted by the Lead Agency)
On the basis Df this initial evaluatiDn:
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I find that the prDpDsed prDject COULD NOT have a significant effect Dn the environment, and a
NEGATIVE DECU>.RATION will be prepared,
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I find that althDugh the proposed prDject CDuld have a significant effect on the environment, there
will not be a significant effect In this case because revisiDns In the project have been made by or
agreed tD by the project propDnent, A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared,
I find that thepropDsed prDject MAY have a significant effect Dn theenvirDnment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required.
I fInd that the propDsed prDject MAY have a "pDtentially significant Impact" or "potentially significant
unless mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately
analyzed in an earlier dDcument pursuant tD applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed
by mitigatiDn measures based Dn the eartler analysis as described Dn attached sheets. An
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. but It must analyze Dnly the effects that remain to
be addressed. .
I find that althDugh the prDpDsed prDject could have a significant effectDn the envirDnment, because
all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately In an earlier EIR Dr NEGATIVE
DECU>.RATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been aVDided or mitigated pursuant
tD that earlier EIR Dr NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are
Imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
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Potentially Less Than Less Than
Significant
Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporation Impact
I. AESTHETICS - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effeclon a 0 0 181 0
scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage:scenic resources,
including, but not limited to, trees, rock 0 0 0 181
outcroppings, and historic buildings within a
state scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual 0 0 181 0
character or quality of the site and its
surroundings?
dl Create a new source of substantial light or 0 0 181 0
glare which would adversely affect day or
nighttime views in the area?
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(a through dl Pursuant to City's Zoning Ordinance, residential uses are permitted in certain commercial and
Industrial areas. Development densities are determined during the Conditional Use Permit process. The
2000-2005 Housing Element includes an action to consider affordable housing qevelopment in certain
commercial and industrial areas at density levels of greater than 30 units per acre, Also, affordable housing
projects in mixed use areas and R-3 designated sites adjacent to commercial areas also may be granted
density levels of greater than 30 units par acre,
However. this proposal will impact only a limited number of propertias aslhe City is approaching built out.
The City will review plans, including site design, landscaping, visual scale and architectural for all new
development to lilnsure,compliance with development standards sets forth in the City's Municipal Code and
General Plan to ensure visual compatibility, protection of scenic vistas, afld avoidance of light and glare
effects on adjoining propartles.
Furthermore, the Housing Element also sets forth policies and programs to facilitate housing rehabilitation,
code enforcement and neighborhood upgrading, such as the Home Improvement Loans and Grant
programs, code enforcement activities, and the Paint-up/Fix-up program. Therefore, the Housing Element
has the potential to improve the visual character of the community, Impact will be less than significant.
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II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES: In
determining whether impacts to agricultural
resources are significant environmental
effects, lead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the
California Dept. of Conservation as an optional
model to use in assessing impacts on
agriculture and farmland. Would the project:
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~ Potentially Less Than Less Than
Issues: Significant Significant Significant No Impact
Impact with Mttlgation Impact
Incorporation
a) Convlilrl Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
or Farmland of Statewide Importanca
(Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared 0 0 0 181
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the Callfomla
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricuitural 0 0 0 181
use, or a Williamson Act.contract?
c) Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or 0 0 0 181
nature, could result in conversion of Fermland,
to non-agricultural use?
(a throuQh c) The project area does not contain prime farmland, unique farmland, or farmland cf statewide
importance, The project site is located within a suburban area and is zoned for a variety of urban uses.
According to the Arcadia General Plan and General Plan EIR, no known agricultural resource exists within
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involve any changes to the existing environment that could result in conversion of farmland to non-
agricultural use. No Impact will result.
III. AlR QUALllY -
Where available, the significance criteria
establiShed by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district
might bEl relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of 0 0 ~ 0
the applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute 0 0 181, 0
substantially to an existing or projected air
quality Violation?
c) Result in a cumUlatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for which the
project region Is non.ettainment under an 0 0 181 0
applicable federal or state ambient air quality
standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone
precursors)?
e d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial 0 0 181 0
pollutant concentrations?
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Potentially
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with Mttlgation
Incorporation
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
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substantial number of people?
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(a through el The proposed Housing Element identifies available sites for development and establishes
programs and policies to address the City's future housing needs, defined as 461 units for the 1998-2005
planning period. To facilitate In meeting the City's future housing needs, the 2000-2005 Housing Element
proposes to increase the development density to greater than 30 units per acre tor affordable residential
development in certain commerciaVlndustrial areas, in mixed use areas, and in R-3 sites adjacent to
commercial areas, This has the potenilal to increese the development potential within the City above the
level currently allowed by the City's adopted General Plan and evaluated in the General Plan EIR. However,
this development would occur within limited areas of the City and air quality impacts would be minimal.
Furthermore, the Housing Element implements lhe General Plan Land Use Policy of providing opportunities
for commercial/residential mixed-use projects, By promoting Integration of housing with commercial uses
close to local services and employment centers, the Housing Element has the potential 10 reduce
dependence on the automobile and hence reduce impacts to air quality. Impacts to air quality will be less
than significant.
IV, BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the
project:
al Have substential adverse effects, either
directly or through habitat modifications, on
any species identified es a candidate,
sensitive or special status species in iocal or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by
Ihe CalifornIa Department of Fish and Game
or U,S, F=ish and Wildlife Service?
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b) Have e substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional plans,
policies, and regulations or by tha California
Department of Fish and Game or US Rsh and
Wildlife Service?
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ol Have a substantial adverse effect on
federally protected wetlands as defined by
Section 404 of the Clean Water Act Oncludlng,
but not limited to, mersh, vemal pool, coastal:
elc,) through direct removal, filiing,
hydrological interruption, or other means?
o
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dl 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 nalive wildlife nursery sites?
o
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Issues: Significant Significant Significant No Impact
Impact With Mitigation Impact
Incorporation
e) Conflict With any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or 0 0 ~ 0
ordinance?
. f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community
Conservation Plan, or other approved local,
regional or state habitat conservation plan?
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(a through f) The City of Arcadia is highly developed with only a few areas remaining that contain
biologically significant resources. These include the Arcadia Wilderness Park and the Los Angeles County
Arboretum. The proposed project will not Impact these biological resources and does not contain any
specific policy or land use change that would affect these resources. Remaining areas that may contain
sensitive habitat areas are primarily located along existing creeks, upper watershed areas, existing flood
control facilities and in natural hillside areas within the northern portion of the Arcadia planning area. Areas
with habitat value or biological resources as Identified in the City's General Pian and Biological Sensitivity
map will continue to be protected. The Housing Element does not propose construction of housing within
or nearby any sensitive habitat areas. Any future development will be subject to environmental review as
required by state laws and City policies, Impact will be less than significant.
The protection of heritage trees has been mandetedwithln the City of Arcadia. The City adopted the Oek
Tree Preservation Ordinance in 1992, which recognizes oak trees as a significant aesthetic and biologicai
resource and establiShes criteria for thair preservation and protection, All future development will be
required to comply with the Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance.
No migration corridors are known to have been identified within :the City, although such areas may exist
within the Los Angeles County Arboretum and the Arcadia Wilderness Park. The 2000-2005 Housing
Element does not propose construction of housing wlthln'or nearby these sensitive natural resources and
the adoption of the Housing Element will not impact or modify existing deveiopment regulations or City
policies for the preservation of biological resources. Future development within the City will be subject to
environmental review as required by State law and City policy, No impact will resuit.
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES -- Would the
project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource as defined
In fi15064.5?
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b) Cause a substantial adverse change In the
significance of an,archaeological resource
pursuant to ~15064.5?
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c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including
those interred outside of formal cemeteries?
Potentially less Than less Than
Significant
Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporation Impact
0 0 ~ 0
0 0 ~ 0
(a through d) The proposed project does not involve revisions to development standards that would
Impact cultural resources, A potential for archaeological resources may exist within the community based
on what is known regarding the history and location of the Southern California Gabrielino Native American
community, However, due to the built out status of the communiiy, the amount of undisturbed land that
remains in the community is limited.
The Arcadia, General Plan identifies the following historical resources located within the City: the Queen
Anne Cottage and Coach Barn and the Hugo Reid Adobe both located at the Los Angeles County
Arboretum, the Santa Anita Assembly Center located on the Santa, Anita Racetrack, the Santa Anita Park, the
Santa Anita Depot. now located at the los Angeles Arboretum, and a historical site located within the
Nationel Forest SeNice Center. Most of these resources are within publicly owned land, and are protected
from development.
The Housing Element does not involve revlsions to development standards that would adversely impact
cultural, histcrical, or archeclogical resources, Existing policies related to cultural resources will continue to
apply to future development projects. Impact will be less than significant.
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
delinElated 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 fauit? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special
Publication 42.
ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
iv) Landslides?
b) Result In substantial soil erosion or the loss
of topsoil?
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Significant
Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporation Impact
cj Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is
unstable, or that would become unstable as a 0 0 181 0
resu~ of the project. and potentially res.ult in
on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading,
subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive 5011, as defined in
Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code 0 0 181 0
(1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or 0 0 1&1 0
alternative wastewater disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater?
(a through e) An Alquist-Priolo Fau~ Zone associated with the potentially active Raymond Hili fault is
located within Arcadia, which transverses the community in a northeasVsoulhwest orientation. Threats of
e ground shaking and seismic activity within the City are also associated with the Sierra Madre Fault Zone,
located in the northern portion of the City, In addition, Arcadia like many communities in Southern
California is subject to regional seismic activity,
Uquefaction may occur in'earthquake prone areas when saturated, cohesionless soil is exposed to seismic
activity and is temporarily transformed into a liquid. While the potential for liquefaction in the community is
difficult to predict, previous occurrences of liquefaction have been identified in areas along the Raymond
Hill Fault near the Los Angeles County Arboretum property, Unstable soil conditions or landslides may
occur in the community's hillside areas, In addition. the City's General Plan and Municipal Code establish
residential development standards for these areas including, maximum densities, as well as setback and
height requirements.
Housing Element includes a program action to consider a density of greater than 30 units per acre for
affordable housing developments, potentiatly increasing the level of development activity beyond that
established by the General Plan and evaluated In the General Plan EIR. However, given the built out
character of the City, this program will affect only a limited number of properties. Furthermore, the project
sets forth programs and policies to facilitate housing rehabilitation and therefore has the potential to
improve the seismic safety of older housing units in the City. In addition, to minimize risks associated from
seismic activity, the City's General Plan emphasizes locating development away from hazardous areas and
the City's Municipal Code a(ld Uniform Building Code set forth standards and regulations for development
in order to mitigate hazards to acceptable levels, Less than significant Impact will result.
All future development within the City will be subject to site-specific geotechnical studies as determined
appropriate by the City and will comply with applicable building code regulations, Impact will be less than
significant.
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Issues: Significant Significant Significant No Impact
with Mitigation
Impact Incorporation Impact
VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
Would the project:
a)' Create a significant hazard to the public or 0 0 0 18I
the environment through the routine transport.
use, or disposal of, hazardous materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the public or
the environment through reasonably 0 0 0 181
foreseeable upset and accident conditions
Involving the .release of hazardous materials
Into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous materials. 0 0 0 181
substances. or waste within one.quarter mile
of en existing or proposed school?
- d) Be located on a site which is included on a
list of hazardous materials sites complied
pursuant to Government Code Section 0 0 0 18I
65962.5 and. as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public orthe
environment?
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 0 0 0 181
public use airport. WOuld the project result In a
safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity ofa private
airstrip, would the project result in a safety 0 0 0 18I
hazard for people residing or working in the
project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physicaily 0 0 0 18I
interfere with an adopted emergency response
plan or emargency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant
risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland 0 0 181 0
fires, including where wildlands are adjacent
- to urbanized areas or where residences are
intermixed with wildlands?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
(a through d), Within Arcadia, potential exposure to hazardous materials exists related to the transportation
of hazardous materials Via truck on the 1-210 Freeway and on local roadways. Businesses that handle,
store or manufacture hazardous materials including hospitals, drycleaners and gas stations are also
located withIn the City, The handling, transportation, and enforcement of hazardous materials are
regulated and enforced by the California Health Department, Cal-EPA. US Environmental Protection
Agency, U.S, Department of Transportation, Califomia Highway Petrol, and County of Los Angeles, These
federal, state and local regulatory framework assist in minimizing risk associated with the transportation,
handling and storage of hazardous materials. In addition, the City of Arcadia has adopted the Los Angeles
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan that regulates businesses that handle or generate hazardous
materials. Any future development within the City will be subject to hazardous material designation,
The Housing Element proposes to consider residential density of greater than 30 units per acre for
affordable housing projects, However, due to the built out character of the City the potentiai increase in
residential population will occur in limited areas of the City. Impact will be less than significant.
(e and f) The proposed project area does not contain an airport, The proposed project therefore would not
result in aircraft safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area, Future development will be
subject to compliance with existing land use compatibility regulations for projects within the vicinity of the
airport, No Impact will result.
(g and h), The proposed project is located in a suburban area, the majority of which is developed, Risks of
wildfire are associated with the hillside areas within the community located at the base of the San Gabriel
Mountains. However. the 2000-2005 Housing Element does not change the existing land use designation
of the areas adjacent to the wildlands and therefore does not increase the fire risk to these areas, The
project will not increase the risk of exposure of people to the potential risk of fire. The Housing Element
encourages the enforcement of the Uniform Building Code to mitigate unsafe conditions in the City's
existing housing stock, Impact is less than significant.
VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY --
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste
discharge requirements?
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b) Substantiaily deplete groundwater supplies
or intetleresubstantially 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 wouid not support existing land
uses Or planned uses for wnich permits have
been granted)?
o
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Significant
Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporation Impact
c) Substantially aiter the existing drainage
pattem of the site or area, including through 0 0 0 ~
the alteration of the course of a stream or river,
in a manner which would result in substantial
erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including through
the alteration of the course of a stream or river, D D D ~
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 0 0 0 ~
pianned stormwater drainage systems or
provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
e f) Otherwise substantially degrade water 0 0 0 ~
quality?
g) Place housing within a 10o-yearfload
hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood 0 0 0 121
Hazard Bounda!)' or Flood Insurance Rate
Map or other flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a lOO-year flood hazard area 0 0 0 ~
structures which would impede orredirect
f10ad flows?
Q Expose people or structures to a significant
risk of loss, inju!)' or death involving flooding, 0 0 ~ D
including flooding as a result of the failure of a
levee or dam?
D Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mud flow? 0 0 ~ 0
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with M~lgatlon
Incorporation
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
(a through j) The City of Arcadia is located inland, therefore risks associated with a tsunami are minimal.
Portions of the community are located within flood hazard areas of four local dams (Eaton Wash Dam,
Sierra Madre Dam, Santa Anita Dam, and the Sawpit Dam), The inundation areas of the Morris S, Jones
reservoir, located in the City of Sierra Madre, also extends into the community. The City of Arcadia will
continue to work with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works to maintain stormwater
management facilities to maintain safety for residents,
In addition, the Housing Element contains an action for the City to consider affordable housing
development within certain areas at density levels greater than 30 dwelling units per acre, Since this will
occur in only specific areas of the City, the Element will not result in a significant Increase in development
above that allowed by the General Plan or evaiuated in the General Plan EtA. All future development within
Arcadia will be subject to site specific environmental .studies as determined by the City .and will comply with
applicable policies related to wiater issues, Less than significant impact will occur,
IX, LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the
project:
a) Physically divide an established
community?
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b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan,
policy, or regulation of an agency with
jurisdiction ovenhe 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 environmer:1tal effect?
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D
D
c) Conflict with any applicable hab~at
conservation pian or natural community
conservation plan?
D
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(a through c) The proposed project Involves adopting the200Q..2005 Housing Element. It will not physically
divide an. established community, The Housing Element supports land use designations and poliCies set
forth in the City General plans to provide opportunities for development of commercial and mixed use
projects close to local servi.ces and facll~ies. No habitat conservation plans or natural community
conservation plans exist in the project,area. No impact will result
X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the
project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known
mineral resource that would be of value to the
region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally
important mineral resource recovery site
delineated ona local general plan, specific
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plan or other land use plan?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
(8 and b) Three different mineral resource zones are located within the City designated by the California
Department of Mines and Geology, Of these areas, only the LMngston-Graham sand and gravel extraction
site, the southern portion which Is located within Arcadia, has been evaluated as available for future mining
extraction. Sand and gravel extraction is currently occurring in the northern portion of the site in the City of
Irwlndale. Since the possibility of resuming mining activities within the portion of the site which is located
within Arcadia remains, the Arcadia General Plan identifies land uses compatible with future mining
extraction activities on land located adjacent to the quarry, In addition, the City will continue to minimize
safety hazards and adverse environmental effects on .any future mining operations. The proposed Housing
Element works Within the framework of the City General Plan and EIR and will not result In the loss of known
mineral resources, No impact will resul!.
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 pian or noise
ordinance, or applicable standards of other
agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of
excessive groundbome vibration or
groundbome noise levels?
cJ A substantial permanent increase in
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity
above levels existing without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodic
increase in ambient noise levels in the project
vicinity above levels existing without the
project?
e) For a project located within an airport land
use plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public airport or
public use airport, would the project expose
people reSiding or working in the project area
to excessive noise levels?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private
airstrip, would the project expose people
residing or working In the project area to
excessive noise levels?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mnigation
Incorporation
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
(a through ~ The proposed project will not result in a significant increase. in development above that
evaluated In the Arcadia General Plan and EIR. In addnion, existing City policies regarding noise related to
construction activities and the Community Noise Assessment Development Performance Standards
adopted by the City will limit future noise impacts. Less than significant impact will result.
The proposed project area does not contain an airport. Therefore, the project would not result in an
exposure of people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels. Future development
will be subject to compliance with existing noise regulations, Less than significant impact will result.
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING ~ Would
the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth in an
area, either directly (for example, by proposing
new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for
example, through extension of roads or other
Infrastructure)?
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b) Displace substantial numbers of existing
housing, necessitating the construction of
replacement housing elsewhere?
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o
o
cJ Displace substantlall)umbers of people,
necessitating the construction of replacemant
housing elsewhere?
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(a through cJ The Housing Element sets forth an action to increase the residential density to greater than 30
unns per acre for affordable residential development in certain areas, However, with only affect a limited
amount of 'properties within the City. Therefore, implementation of the Housing Element will not result in a
significant change regarding the lacation, distribution, density, or growth rate of the City's population,
Impact will be less ihen significant.
The objective of increasing residential development density in limited areas included in the proposed
project is to ensure that the City provides a range of housing choices' in type and price for its current and
future residents, consistent with the goals and policies of the Arcadia General Plan.
No hOusing or people will be displaced as a result of implementing the Housing Element.
XIII. PUBUC SERVICES
aJ Would the project result in substantial
adverse physical impacts associated with the
prOVision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities. need for new or
physically altered governmental facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental impacts, in order to maintain
acceptable service ratios, response times or
other performance objectives for any of the
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Significant
Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporation Impact
public services:
Fire protection? 0 0 181 0
Police protection? 0 0 181 0
Schools? 0 0 181 0
Parks? 0 0 181 0
Other public facilities? 0 0 181 0
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The proposed project will not resuit in a significant increaSe In housing development and associated
resident population beyond that established in the General Plan, The proposed deQslty Increase for
affordable housing projects In commercial and industrial areas will affect only a small portion of proparties
within the City, Therefore, the level of Impact will be less than significant. No need to construct new or
alter existing fire or police protection facilities, parks, or other public facilities will result. The prOVision of
additional classroom capacity to accommodaie children fromthe additional units is not anticipated to'result
in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with construction or alternation of school facilities, The
Arcadia Unified School District conducts the required environmental review for all facilities and
improvement projects to reduce any potential impacts, The new housing development will pay the school
fees prescribed by State law as the sole means of mitigatin9 school impacts, Impact will be less than
significant.
XIV, RECREATION
a) Would the project 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?
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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?
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(a and b) A number of local and regional parks are located throughout Arcadia. Larger recreational
facilities include the Arcadia County Park, the Los Angles County Arboretum, Peck Road Park and the
Santa Anita Golf Course. In addition, eighteen smaller community parks are located throughout the City,
These active and passive !Jarks are located within a one-mile radius of all residential development in the
City.
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The Housing Element conteins an action to consider increasing affordable housing deveiopment in certain
areas of the City at density levelS greaW than 30 units per acre. However, since the City is approaching
build out, this would impact only a limited number of properties. Less than significant impact will result.
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'IN. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC -. Would the
project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic which is
substantial in relation to the existing traffic load
and capacity of the street system (i,e,. result in
a substantial increase in either the number of
vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on
roads, or congestion at intersections)?
b) ExceEld. either individually or cumulatively. a
levei of $ervice standard established by the
county congestion management agency for
designated rcads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns,
including either an increase in traffic levels or a
change in location that results in substantial
safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a
design feature (e.g., sharp curves or
dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e,g" farm equipment)?
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
ij Result In inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict wilhadopted policies, plans, or
programs supporting alternati\(e transportation
(e,g" bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
No Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
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(a through g) The HouSing Bement sets forth an action to pursue affordable residential development within
certain areas at density levels greater than 30 units per acre, The project has the potential to increase the
residential development potential within the City above the level currentiy allowed by the City's adopted
General Plan and evaluated in the General Plan EIR, However, given the limited amount of vacant land
available in Arcadia, this would only occur in a small number of areas within the City. Furthermore. the
proposed Housing Plan supports the implementation of mixed-use development. The development of
residential uses wahin commercial and retail areas has the potential of encouraging alternative modes of
transportation such as bicycling or walking which will result in a reduction of vehicle trips, The proposed
project Involves adoption of the 2000-2005 Housing Element that does not involve air traffic patterns. The
proposed project does not include any design changes to the local roadway network or introduce
incompatible uses, Less than significant impact will result.
XVI. UTIUT1ES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS
Would the project:
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Significant
Issues: Significant with Mitigation Significant No Impact
Impact Incorporation Impact
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements 0 0 0 ~
~f the applicable Regional Water Quality
Control Board?
b) Require or resultin the construction of new
water or wastewatertreatment facilities or 0 0 ~ 0
expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant
environmental effects?
c) Require or result in the. construction of new
storm water drainage facilities or expansion of 0 0 ~ 0
existing facilities, the construction of which
could cause significant environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to
serve the project from existing entttlements 0 0 ~ 0
and resources, .or are new or expanded
entitlElments needed?
e e) Result in a determination by the wastewater
treatment provider which serves or may serve
the project that it has adequate capacity to 0 0 ~ 0
serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the providers existing
commitments?
f) Be served by a lendfill with sufficient 0 0 ~ 0
permitted capacity to accommodate the
projects solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state, and.local 0 0 0 ~
statutes and regulations related to solid
waste?
(a through g) The City of Arcadia will continue to ensure the coordination of its waste and sewer master
plans with the land uses and intensities permitted by the General Plan. All new development within the City
will be required to provide adequate water, drainage, and sewer systems on site, pay hookup feeS, and
comply with all applicable City and County regulations and requirements. Therefore, new storm water
drainage facilities are not required, Less than significant impact will result.
XVII, MANDATORY ANDINGS OF
SIGNIACANCE -
e a) DOes the project have the potentIal to
degrade the quality of the environment, 0 0 0 ~
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or
wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife .
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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 Cellfomia history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are
individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable? ('Cumulatively considerable'
means that the incremental effects of a project
are considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the effects of
other current projects, and the effects of
probable future projects)?
cJ Does the project have environmental effects
which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
Less Than
Significant
with Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
Less Than
Significant
'Impact
No Impact
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(a through cJ The Housing Element of the Arcadia Generai Plan is a five-year policy document that
addresses the State's housing goal of attaining a decent home and suitable living environment for every
resident in the City, While the Housing Element recommends that the City pursue increased residential
,densities within commercial and industrial areas for development of affordable housing, this would occur in
limited areas of the City. Furthermore, if implemented, the Increased density will only result in impacts that
are less than significant. Contribution to cumulative impacts is considered minimal.
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References
1. City of Arcadia Draft Housing Element. 2001
2, City of Arcadia General Plan EIR, February 1996
3, Final Environmental Impact Report, Anoakia Residential Development, October 1999.
Preparers of the Initial Study
Lead Agency
City of Arcadia
Development Services Department
Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator
240 W, Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcedla, CA 91066-6021
Consultants to the Agency
Cotton/Bridges/Associates
Urban and Environmental Planning
747 East Green,Street, Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 911 01
Phone: (626) 304-0102
Fax: (626) 304-0402
Email: cbaplanning.com
Veronica Tam, AICP
Jessie Barkley
Project Manager
Urban/Environmental Planner
Responsibility: Overall project management, housing element preparation and environmental analysis.
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