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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1651 oJ e RESOLUTION NO. 1651 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 01-023 FOR A 1,060 SQUARE FOOT DELI-STYLE EATING ESTABLISHMENT AT 312 E. HUNTINGTON DRIVE. WHEREAS, on July 30, 2001, an application was filed by Mr. Dino Aloisio for a TOGO's Eatery with seating for up to 18 people indoors and 8 people outdoors in a 1,060 square foot retail space; Development Services Department Case No. CUP 01-023, at 312 E. Huntington Drive, more particularly described as follows: Parcels 1 & 7 of Parcel Map No. 19433 in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as recorded in Parcel Map Book 209, Pages 1 & 2 in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County. . WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 11, 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 September 11, 2001 is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, nor injurious to the property or improvements in the zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. . e . e 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size l:Ind 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 Permit will not. adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. , 6. That the evaluation of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study are appropriate and that the project will have no significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, and, when considering the project as a whole, there was no evidence before the City that the proposed project would have any potentially adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which wildlife depends, and therefore, a Negative Declaration was approved. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-023 for a 1,060 square foot delj-style eating establishment in the retail space at 312 E. Huntington Drive, subject to the following conditions: I 1. The use approved by CUP 01-023 is limited to a maximum 1,060 square foot deli-style eating establishment with on-site dining facili~ies that shall be in compliance with the Building and Fire Codes and the City's Incidental Outdoor Dining Regulations. The eating establishment shall be operated ahd maintained in' a manner that is consistent with the proposal and pl~ns submitted and approved for CUP 01-023. -2- 1651 - . . 2. Additional trash and recycling facilities shall be provided, and the enclosures shall be enlarged to accommodate the bins, as well as provide C()nvenient access. Landscaping shall be added as necessary to screen the enclosures. The existing and proposed trash facilities shall be shown on the tenant improvement plans and shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Services Department and Community Development Division'through the plan check process. 3. This approval of CUP 01-023 includes a parking modification of 4 spaces in lieu of 22 spaces along with any additional parking space adjustments that may be required by the Building Official to comply with the disabled a~ess parking requirements. This Modification does not constitute an approval for a general reduction of the parking requirements for the retail building or the center, but rather only for the deli-style eating establishment approved by CUP 01-023. 4. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to occupancy of the eating establishment. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 01-023 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which shall result in removal of the on-site dining facilities. 5. Approval of CUP 01-023 shall not take effect until the property owner, applicant, and contractor have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. SECTION 4. The decision, findings, and conditions of approval contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission~s action of September 11,2001, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy, Olson & Kalemkiarian NOES: None ABSENT: None -3- 1651 e 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. 1651 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on September 11, 2001, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Huang, Murphy, Olson, Kalemkiarian None None NOES: ABSENT: e Chairm ,Planning Commission City of rcadia A751) ~~~ Secretary,~P anning Commission City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~9,~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia e -4- 1651 STAFF REPORT D~OPMENTSER~CESDEPARTMENT September 11, 2001 TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Deveiopment Administrator By: James M. Kasama, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-023 for a TOGO's Eatery at 312 E. Huntington Drive SUMMARY . This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Mr. Dino Aloisio to operate a 1,060 square foot TOGO's Eatery with seating for up to 18 people indoors and 8 people outdoors at 312 E. Huntington Drive. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of this application, subject to the conditions listed in this report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Mr. Dino Aloisio of TOGO's Eatery LOCATION: 312 !:. Huntington Drive REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit for a 1,060 sq. ft. eatil'1g establishment with seating for up to 18 people indoors and 8 people outdoors. I SITE AREA: 9.11 acres FRONTAGES: Approximately 874 feet along E. Huntington Drive Approximately 426.5 feet along S. Fifth Avenue e EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site (Arcadia Gateway Centre) is developed with 3 office buildings, 2 freestanding restaurants, a multi-tenant retail building, a 237 space, 3-level parking structure, and 585 surface parking spaces. The property is zoned CPD-1 (Commercial Planned Development) and is located within the Central Re'development Project Area. e . . SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: Hotels & restaurants - zoned CPD-1 South & West: Railroad right-of-way - unzoned East: 3-story office bldg. - zoned CPD-1; & across Fifth Ave. are a self-storage facility and an office building in the City of Monrovia. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: CommerCial BACKGROUND The Arcadia Gateway Centre was built in the late 1980s and includes 3 office buildings, 2 freestanding restaurants, a one-story multi-tenant retail building, a 237 space, 3-level parking structure, and 585 surface parking spaces. A parking modification of approximately 10% was granted based on the "shared-use" of the parking by the various tenants of the center. The one-story retail building is situated in the westerly end of the center. There are presently four food service uses in the building for which Conditional Use Permits and parking modifications were approved and there is a bank that required a parking modification. The other six tenants are allowed by right in the retail building. There are 106 parking spaces located in the area in front of the retail building. The spaces in this area are heavily utilized. The current tenants and parking status of the retail building are as follows: Tenant Bank EashNoodlnsurance Maly's Beauty Supply (office) Leslie's Pool Supplies Bear Essentials Crafts & Gifts Nirvana Indian Restaurant Proposed TOGO's Eatery 3-Day Blinds Sesame Grill Restaurant Salon of Paris Salsa Fresh Grill Starbucks Coffeehouse Totals Sa.Ft. 5,427 2,140 1 ,400 3,750 4,888 1,019 1,060 1,031 2,431 1,246 1,293 1.246 26,931 Parking Required bv Code 33 9 6 19 25 11 22 6 25 7 26 25 214 Deficiency from Code 12 1 o 4 6 7 18 2 15 2 21 20 108 Proportionate Share of Available Spaces Based on Sa. Ft. 21 (20.15%) 8 (7.95%) 6 (5.20%) 15 (13.92%) 19 (18.15%) 4 (3.78%) 4 (3.94%) 4 (3.83%) 10 (9.02%) 5 (4.63%) 5 (4.80%) 5 14.63%) 106 (100%) CUP 01-023 September 11, 2001 Page 2 e PROPOSAL & ANALYSIS The applicant is proposing a 1,060 square foot TOGO's Eatery with seating for 18 people indoors and 8 people outdoors. The hours of operation will be 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday; and 11 :00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday. The proposed on-site dining facilities qualifies this use as an eating establishment, which requires a Conditional Use Permit and parking modification. Parkina e A delicatessen with take-out sales only is considered a retail use and would be allowed by right. However, with the addition of on-site dining the use becomes an eating establishment, which hes a parking requirement of 20 spaces per 1,000 square feet. The result is a requirement of 22 parking spaces for a1 ,060 square foot deli-style eating establishment, rather than the 6 spaces required for a retail use. Several parking modifications, however, have already been granted for the uses in this retail building, as well as for the entire center, and there are only 4 parking spaces allotted for the subject retail space. Therefore, a parking modification of 4 spaces in lieu of 22 spaces is necessary for this application. The applicant provided a parking survey, which was conducted from July 16111 through August 7th. The survey counted the available parking spaces during the lunch hour. The numbers of available spaceswere as follows: Number of Available Parking Spaces at Lunchtime Week Mondav Tuesdav Wednesdav Thursdav Fridav July 16th 31 21 36 44 34 July 23rd 26 28 36 29 July 30th 40 44 28 33 41 Aua. 6th 37 39 Averages 36 32.5 30.66 37.66 34.66 The parking survey indicates that there are sufficient spaces available for the proposed eating establishment. However, it must be taken into account that the 5,427 square foot bank (formerly occupied by Coldwell Banker Real Estate) at the east end of this retail building is not yet open for business. . Based on his food service experience, the applicant states that a parking availability of 8 spaces is adequate for his proposed business. And, at the hearing for the bank's parking modification (MC 01-017) the Modification Committee was informed that there would be up to 16 employees and that they would be directed to use the I , CUP 01-023 September 11, 2001 I Page 3 e . . parking area to the east side and rear of the building or the parking structure. If the bank employees park in accordance with this statement, there should be adequate parking for the applicant's business and for the bank. The City's Traffic Engineer visited the site on August 16th and counted 32 available spaces at 2:00 p.m. Additional observations by planning staff (I.e., 28 available spaces at 12:45 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28th & 19 available spaces at 12:25 p.m. on Thursday, August 30th) verify the validity of the applicant's survey. Staff's opinion is that a deli-style eating establishment will not generate a parking demand that will result in a parking problem, even at lunch times. Staff also thinks that a TOGO's Eatery would complement the other businesses in this center. The Building and Fire Codes and the City's Incidental Outdoor Dining Regulations will limit the actual number of tables and chairs and their arrangements. The proposed seating does not appear excessive, and is comparable to the seating provided at the other two eating establishments: 30 seats at Salsa Fresh Grill and 32 seats at Starbucks. Additionally, from an economic activity perspective, a parking problem may be viewed as an indicator of a successful project. However, staff would not encourage a project that would present parking problems because they typically have an adverse impact upon surrounding properties and businesses who cannot control the activities at other properties. In this case, however, because of the configuration of the property, If there were a parking problem, it would be limited to the Arcadia Gateway Centre, and would not result in impacts to other properties. Therefore, jf there is a parking problem in this center, it should primarily be resolved by the landlord and the tenants. Trash Enclosures There are five trash bins in two separate enclosures that are available for the businesses in the retail building. However, these trash and recycling storage facilities are not adequate for the current tenant mix. Public Works Services staff has observed that the trash bins are usually overflowing, which tends to result in litter being blown about the site and the attraction of vermin. Also, if the bins cannot be properly closed during rainy weather, the resultant polluted runoff enters the storm drainage system. This proposal will result in five food service businesses in the retail b~i1ding. These businesses tend to generate more refuse than other types of retail uses. The existing enclosures are not large enough to accommodate the bins used at this location. The Public Works Services Department has requested that the trash facilities be increased, and that the enclosures be enlarged. , CUP 01-023 September 11, 2001 , Page 4 e Code ReQuirements All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits, building safety, health code compliance, and site design shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official and Community Development Administrator, and are to be determined by having fully detailed tenant improvement plans submitted for plan check review and approval. Tenant improvement plans that have been approved by the Los Angeles County Health Department will be required for issuance of building permits. Any exterior improvements, including any neW signs and sign face changes shall be subject to architectural design review and approval by the Community Development Administrator. Fire safety and occupancy limits shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshall,and shall include at a minimum the following: . · Any tenant improvements that obstruct existing fire sprinklers shall require either relocation, or addition of sprinkler heads. A licensed C-16 contractor shall do any fire sprinkler work. Any plans for fire sprinkler work must be submitted to the Fire Prevention Bureau for review and approval prior to beginning any work on the sprinkler system. Only quick-response fire sprinkler heads shall be installed and a spare head box shall be provided with an adequate number of representative sprinkler heads. . A Knox-Box shall be provided for after-hours Fire Department access. · Class 2A:10BC fire extinguishers shall be provided at locations to be determined by the Fire Inspector. · All exits shall be provided with illuminated exit lighting, and emergency lighting shall be provided along the paths of egress. · A seating plan approved by the Building Official and Fire Marshall shall be posted in a conspicuous location. An Industrial Waste Discharge Permit shall be obtained from the Public Works Services Department prior to occupancy of the eating establishment, and the aforementioned tenant improvement plans are to include detailed plumbing plans for review and approval by the Public Works Services Department for determination of whether, or not a grease traplinterceptor must be installed. . CUP 01-023 September 11, 2001 I Page 5 e CEQA Pursuant to the prOVISions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an Initial Study for ,the proposed project. Said Initial Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-023 subject to the following conditions: . 1. The use approved by CUP 01-023 is limited to a maximum 1,06'0 square foot deli-style eating establishment with on-site dining facilities that shall be in compliance with the Building and Fire Codes and the City's Incidental Outdoor Dining Regulations. The eating establishment shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans ~ubmitted and approved for CUP 01-023. 2. Additional trash and recycling bins shall be provided, and the enClosures shall be enlarged to accommodate the bins, as well as provide convenient access. Landscaping shall be added as necessary to screen the enclbsures. The existing and proposed trash facilities shall be shown on the tenant improvement plans and shall be reviewed and approved by the Public Works Services Department and Community Development Division through the plan check process. 3. This approval of CUP 01-023 includes a parking modification of 4 spaces in lieu of 22 spaces along with any additional parking space adjustments that may be required by the Building Official to comply with the disabled a9cess parking requirements. This Modification does not constitute an approval' for a general reduction of the parking requirements for the retail building or the center, but rather only for the deli-style eating establishment approved by CUP 01-023. . 4. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to occupancy of the eating establishment. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP 01-023 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or CUP 01-023 September 11, 2001 Page 6 e . .. revocation of any approvals, which shall result in removal of the on-site dining facilities. 5. Approval of CUP 01-023 shall not take effect until the property owrjer, applicant, and contractor have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and c!cceptance of these conditions of approval. I I . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Approval I The Planning Commission should move to approve the Negative Declaration and adopt Resolution No. 1651: A Resolution of the Planning Cdmmisslon of the City of Arcadia, California, granting Conditional Use Permit Nol CUP 01-023 for a 1,060 square foot deli-style eating establishment at 312 E. Huntington Dr. I Denial I If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Pernjit application, the Commission should move for denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings. . If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any: questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the September 11th public hearing, please contact Donna Butler at (626) 574-5423. ;? . " '?7' /'71' , .. r/&.~ ol'1na L. Butler Community Development Administrator ~ Attachments: Vicinity Map Aerial Photo Plans Applicant's History I Resume Negative Declaration & Initial Study Resolution No. 1651 CUP 01-023 September 11, 2001 Page .7 e e HAMPTON INN HOTEL EMBASSY SUITes HOTEL DERBY RESTAURANT 0:: o ~ SOlJPl.ANTAnON ~ RESTAURANT IJ.J ~ <::> OFFICE ui ~ :I: Ii: u: HUNTINGTON BONITA PARK SERENDIPITY SCHOOl. BONITA 51. u.i ~ At TERNATlVE HIGH 'SCHOOL TONY RoMA"S ReSTAURANT TOKYO WAKO RESTAURANT Ii! ~ L DR. BJ'S REST. OUVE GARDEN REST. 3-STORY _OFFICE BUII.DING 3~TORY OFFICE i ~ o " ~ u MEDICAL BUILDING VICINITY MAP Application No: CUP 01-023 312 E. Huntington Drive t NORTH . Scale: 1 inch = 200 feet e AER~Al PHOTO Application No: CUP 01-023 312 E. 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" ..'P.d,~ '.~~:::.. r' M. :. .' ~:~' '00 '. ~ ';j' ,1'Ir'iCa I Floor PlaY! 'H.O~.f. e . . History/Work Experience Angelo Aloisio In 1960 Angelo and his. family emigrated from a small rural town outside of Rome, destination the land of opportUnity. At the age of21, Angelo Aloisio's first job was in the restaurant business in Buffalo, New York, When he came to California he opened Paesano's Pizza. This family restaurant was a true success. In 1980 he opened yet another restaurant named Angelo's. This was a full service restaurant employing a staff of 75. Realizing there was still much to learn about the food industry, Angelo accepred employment with Alpha Beta Stores upon the sale of his restaurants. Alpha Beta was Angelo's first experience wirh being a corporate employee. He worked as the department head in the Service Deli Bakery, In his short years with Alpha Beta he learned their style of business and management. He worked at a variety of different locations and his primary responsibility was opening new locations and also restructuring problem stores, This transitional employment enhanced his ability to effectively run a successful restaurant. In [995 we opened our first Togo's in Whinier, California. Since opening, Angelo has been effective in operating a successful franchise, while creating a management structure to ensure quality customer service to grow this business. In 1998 the Pasadena Togols was opened to further this dream, Angelo is acknowledged by Togo's Corporate as not only an excellent franchisee approved for multiple store future development, but also a test store for new products, services and internal studies. Angelo is charged with assembling and supervising management and store staff teams in each of our locations. Daily commitment is one of the many secrets of restaurant success. Dino Aloisio At age five Dino began his involvement in the family restaur.ant. At the age of 7 Dino and Angelo began their first joint venture selling bread sticks. Angelo was instrumental in the baking of the product and Dino solicited the local merchants at the lunch hour. Unbelievably, what started as a way to teach Dino the fundamentals of business, resulted in a highly successful and profitable bread stick business, operating for nearly ten years. By age 15 tlinp was proficient in the restaurant business and was responsible for weekend operations, Upon the sale of the restaurants Dino began his full time studies at Loyola Marymount University where he studied Business Management and History. Simultaneously he worked at California Federal Bank as atelier. Over the next four years Dino was promoted many times and excelled at every position held at Cal Fed Bank. Upon receiving degrees from Loyola Marymount and the California Federal Management Training Program he was offered a position as a Financial Consultant. In September 1999 DiOl) was promoted to First Vice President of Cal Fed Investments and A Registered National Association of Securities Dealers Principal. While working at Ca1 Fed the dream of owning multiple restaurants became a priority. After examining many opportunities in the food service business our decision was ,the Togo's Franchise. In 1995 this dream became a reality when the Whitti~r Stote was opened. This store prov~d to be a success and subsequently opened a second location in Pasadena. Community Involvement Operating a high service restaurant with excellent food quality is the secret to maintaining good loyal customer relationships, Community involvement is equally important to TOGO'S. We currently support our local youth organizations including, sponing clubs, Little League, Boy Scouts of America, Girl Scouts of America, and a variety of local high school student groups and clubs. Our participation has made our name in ,the communities we serve, A reinvestment in the conununity and youth of the Cities which we operate have not only improved our business but more imponantly enabled our community groups to enjoy the success and support which they deserve, We believe Arcadia is fine community that is well rounded and a place in which we want to be a part. I am confident our presence will not only enhance the Arcadia Retail Center, but also create a better community. e . ~ . File No.: CUP 01..Q23 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 Pennit Application No. CUP 01-023 A Conditional Use Pennit and parking modification for a 1,060 square foot TOGO's eating establishment with seating for 18 people indoors and 8 people outdoors. B. Location of Project: 312 E. Huntington Drive-In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles C. Name of Applicant, Project Sponsor, or Person Undertaking the Project: Mr. Dlno Aloisio of TOGO's Eatery 2133 San Pasqual Street Pasadena,CA 91107 Contact: Mr. Dino Aloisio at (626) 824-9598 The City Planning Commission, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments receiyed 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 Division City of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 Date: August 7, 2001 ~ft?~. SI ature ' ames M. Kasama, Associate Planner (Printed name & Utie) , . Date Posted: August 13, 2001 Ceuromia Environmental Quarrty Act -Pagelof1- Negative Declaration - . . FUeNa,: CUP 2001-023 CITY OF ARCADIA 240WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2001-023 2. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Dept./Community Development Div.lPlanning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 3. Lead Agency Contact Person & Phone Number: James M. Kasama, Associate Planner- (626) 574-5445/fax (626) 447-9173 4. Project Location (address): 312 E. Huntington Drive In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 5. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Phone Number: Mr. Dino Aloisio of TOGO's Eatery 2133 San pasqual Street Pasadena; CA 91107 Contact: Mr, Dino Aloisio at (626) 824-9598 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Classification: CPD-1: Commercial Planned Development Form I>J" -1- CECA Checklist 4199 e . . File No.: CUP 2001-023 8. Description of Project: , (Describe the whole action Involved, Including but not limited t() later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off;s~e features necessary for its implementation.) A Conditional Use Permit and parking modification for a 1,060 squarefDot TOGO's eating establishment with seating for 18 people indoors and 8 people outdoors at 312 E. Huntington Drive in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, 9. Surrounding land uses and setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) The subject property is in a retail building in a commercial center in a commercial area on a major arterial near a major freeway. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e.g., permits, flnancing approval, participation agreement) The City Building Services, Engineering Division, Fire Marshall,' Public Works I Services, and Water Services will review the construction plans for the tenant improvements for compliance with all applicable construction codes and will oversee construction and installation of any necessary infrastructure or improvements on-site and/or within the public right-of-way. The tenant improvements for the eating establishment will also be reviewed by the Los Angeles County Health Department for compliance with local health codes. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages: [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Agricultural Resources [ ] Air Quality [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Geology / Soils [ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ ] Hydrology I Water Quality [ ] Land Use / Planning [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Noise [ ] Population / Housing [ ] Public Services [ ] Recreation [ ] Transportation / Traffic [ ] Utilities I Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance Form "J" -2- CEOA Checklist 4/99 e . . File ~o,: CUP 2001-023 DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [Xl I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [l 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. [l I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, [l 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. [l 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 p-/?7~ . ~ Slgnat - Date: Auqust 7. 2001 Form"!J" -3- CEQA Checklist 4/99 e . . FOe No.: CUP 2001-023 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 It Is based on projeCt-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action Involved, Including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project"levef, 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 mltlgatlon, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" Is appropriate If there Is substantial evidence that an effect Is significant. If thera 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 CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed In an earlier EIR or Negative Declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the 'following: a) Earlier Analyses USed. Identify and state where they are available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less Than Significant With Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the eldentto which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist, references to infoffT)ation 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 ara free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects In whatever format Is selected. ' 9. The explanation of eaCh Issue shouldidentlfy: a) The significant criteria or threshold, If aflY, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitlgatlon measure Identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant. Form" J" -4- CEOA Checklist 4199 e e . File No.: CUP 2001-023 Less Than Significant PotenUa11y With Less Than Significant MlUgallon Significant No Impecl Incorporation Impecl Impecl I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? [ I [ I [I [X] b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcropplngs, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? [ I [I [I [X] c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character ,or quality of the site and its surroundings? [ I [ I [I [Xl d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? [ I [ I [I [Xl The propoS8d deli-style eating establishment will be In an existing retail building in a cdmmercial center In a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above Impacts. II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES - (In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the Califomia Department of Conservation as an optional model to US8 in assessing Impacts on agriculture and farmland.) Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide importance (Familand) as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Califomia Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? [ I [ I [I [Xl b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? [ I [ I [I [XI c) Involve other changes in the existing environment, which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural US8? [ I [ 1 [] [XI The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be In an existing retail building In a commercial center In a fully developed commercial area 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 deteflJlinations.) Would the proposal: . a) Conflict with or obstruct Implementation of the applicable Air Quality Plan? [ I [ I [J [Xl b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? [ I [ I [I [X] c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net IncreaS8 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 quanlilative thresholds for ozone precursors)? [ ] [ ! [I [Xl d), Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? [ I [ I [I [X] e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? [ I [ I [I [Xl The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be In an existing retail building in a cOmmercial center in a fully developed commercial area. Cooking is not a part of this proposed eating establishment, and becauS8 the proposed use Is subject to applicable air quality regulations as admlnls!ered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District, ilwill not have any of the above impacts. Form -J- -So CECA Checklist 4199 e . . File No.: CUP 2001-023 Less Than Slgnlflcant Potentially With Less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporation Impaot Impaot IV.BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse Impact, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species In local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the Califomia Department of Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife SeIVice? [ ] [ I [] [Xl b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, and regulations, or by the Callfomia Departinent of Fish and Game or U. S, Fish and Wildlife SeIVice? [ I [ I [] [X] c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including, but not limited to, marsh, vemal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological Interruption, or other means? [ I [ I [] [X] d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native' resident or migratory fish or wildlife species, or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or Impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? [ I [ ] [I [X] e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preseIVatlon polley or ordinance? [ I [ ] [I [X] f) Connlct with the provisions of an adopted Habitat ConselVation Plan, Natural ConselVation Community Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conseIVation plan? [ I [ I [] [X] The proposed dell-Style eating establishment will be in an eXisting retail building in a commercial center in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above Impacts. V, CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change In the significance of a historical resource as defined In Section 15064.5? [ ] [ I [] [XI b) Cause a substantial adverse change In the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? [ ] [ i [] [XI c) Directly or Indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? [ I [ I [] [XI d) Disturb any human remains, including those Interred outside of fonnal cemeteries? [ 1 [ I [I [XI The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building In a commercial center in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above impacts. . VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effects, 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 by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? (Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42). Ii) Strong seismic ground shaking? 110 Seismic-related ground failure, Including liquefaction? Iv) Landslides [ I [ I [ J [ I [ I [ I [XI [ I [ ] [Xl , [ ) [ I [X] [ ) [ I [Xl CEQA Checklist 4199 Form .. J" -6- e e e b) Result in substantial soli erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that Is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project. and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? d) Be located on expansive soli, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Unifonn Building Code (1994) creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or altemative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? . [ I [ j [I [XI The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building in a commercial center in a fully developed commercial area. The subject location has not been detennined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geologic problems and is not within a Seismic Hazard Area Identified by the Seismic Hazard Mapping Act. The project will not necessitate extensive excavation, grading or fiiling. No unique geologic features have been Identified at the site. The project Is connected to the local sewer system. The project wiil not have any of the above impacts, VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? C) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Govemment Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? e) For a project located within an airport land use plan, or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or publiC usa airport, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working In the project area? I) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result In a safety hazard for people residing or worklng in the project area? g) Impair implementation of, or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk 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 [I [X] The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be in an eXisting retail building in a commercial center In a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above impacts. Form "J" .7- PotentiaUy Significant Impact [ I [ I [ ] [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I File No.: CUP 2001-023 Less Than Significant WIth Less Than MItigation Significant Incorponitlon Impact [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I , [ 1 , [ ] [ I [ ] [ I [ I [ I [ ] [ I [ ] [ I [ I [ I CEQA Checl<llst 4199 I No Impact [XI [XI [X] [Xl [X] [X] [XI [XI [XI [Xl e VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Violate any water' quality standards or waste discharge requirements? b) substantially deplete groundwater supplies or Interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit In aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-exlstlng nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which pennits have been granted)? c} Substantially eiter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner that would result In substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially aiter the exlstlng drainage pattem of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially Increase the rate or amount of surface runoff In a manner that would result in flooding on or off.site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stonnwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality g) Place housing within a 1 DO-year flood 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 DO-year flood hazard area, which would Impede or redirect flood flows? i} Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death Involving flooding, inclUding flooding as a result ofthe failure of a levee or dam? [ ] [ ] [] [X] j) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed deli-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building in a commercial center In a fully developed commercial area. The proposed use will not violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, will not alter absorption rates, drainage patterns, surface runoff, surface water conditions, or ground water conditions. The site ,is within the Santa Anita Dam Inundation Area, but will not expose people to any additional or increased hazard levels. The project will not have any of the above Impacts. e . FOe No.: CUP 2001-023 less Than Slgniflclint Potentially With less Than Slgnlfieant MllIgallon Significant Impact Incorporation Impact [ ) [ ] [ ) No Impact [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X] [X) IX. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the project: a} Physically divide an established community? [ ] [ ] [] [X] b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, polley, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to, the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? [ ] [ ) [] [X] c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conselVation plan or natural community conselVation plan?' [ ] [ ) [] [X] The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building in a commercial center in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above impacts. Form OJ" .a- [ ] [ ) [ ) [ ] [ ) [ ) [ ) [ 1 [ ) [ ) [ ) [ ) [ J [ ) [ ) [ ) [ ) [ ) [ ) [ ) [ ) I CECA Checklist 4199 , I e e e FUe No.: CUP 2001-023 Less Than Significant Potentially WUh Less Than Significant MIUgaUDn Slgnlflcant No Impact Incorporation Impaot Impaot X. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result In the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state? [I [l [I [XI b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? [ I [ I [I [X] The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building in a commercial center in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above impacts. XI. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to, or generetion of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? [ I [ I [I [XI b) Exposure of persons to, or generation of excessive groundbome vibratloh or ground borne noise levels? [ I [ ] [I [Xl c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels In the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [ I [ ) [I [X] d) A substantial temporary or periodic Increase in ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [ I [ j [I [XI e) For a project located within ail 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 [ I [I [X] f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project expose people residing or working In the project area to excessive noise levels? [ I [ I [I [Xl The proposed dell.style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building in a commercial center in a fully developed commercial area and will 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 [ I [I [XI b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, neceSSitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ ] [ I [I [Xl c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement bousing elsewhere?, [ I [) [I [X) The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building In a commercial center in a fully daveloped commercial area and will not have any of the above Impacts. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project result In substantial adverse physical Impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered govemmental facilities, need for 'new or physically altered govemmental facilities, the cQnstruction of which would cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? [ ] [ I [I [XI b) Police protection? [ I [ I [I [XI c) Schools? [ I [] [] [Xl Form "Jot .g. CECA Checklist 4Ill9 e . . File No.: CUP 2001-023 less Than Significant Potentially With less Than Significant Mitigation Significant No Impact lneorporation Impact Impact d) Parks? [ ] [ ] [] [X] e) Other public facilities? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be in an e>\lsting retail building in a commercial center in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above Impacts. XIV. RECREATION - Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? [ I [ ] [I [X] b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities, which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? [ ] [ ] [] [X] The proposed dell-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building in a commercial center in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above impacts. XV. TRANSPORTATION I TRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an Increase in traffic that Is ,substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? [ ] [ ] [] [X] b) Exceed, either individuaily or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? [ I [ ] [] [X] c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase In traffic levels or a change In location that results In substantial safety risks? [ ] [ I [) [X] d) Substantially Increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or Incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? [ ] [ ] [] [X] e) Result in inadequate emergency access? [ ] [ ] [I [X] f) Result In Inadequate parking capacity? [ ] [ ] [ .] [X] g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? [] [ ] [] [X] The proposed deli-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building in a commercial center in a fuily developed commercial area. A parking survey conducted by the applicant, and verified by City staff, indicate that'there is adequate on-site parking. The proposed use will not have any of the above Impacts. XVI. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? c) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the [ ] [X] [ ) [ ) [X] [ ] [ ] [ ] Form ~J. -1~ CEQA Checl<lisl 4199 e . . File No.: CUP 2001-023 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Less Than MittgaUon Significant IncorporaUon Impact No Impact construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? [ I [ I [I [X] d) Have sufficient water supplies av.allable to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? [ I [I [I [X] e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider, which serves or may serve the project that It has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the providers existing commitments? [ I [ I [I [XI I) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? [ I [I [I [Xl g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? [ I [] [] [XI The proposed deli-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building in a commercial canter in , a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above impacts. XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduca the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of Callfomia history or prehistory? [ ] [ ] [] [X] 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.) [ I [ ] [] [XI c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or Indirectly? [] [ I [] [Xl The proposed deli-style eating establishment will be in an existing retail building in a commercial center In a fully developed commercial area. Parking Is limited, and modifications have been granted to other similar uses In the subject center. Based on the data from a parking survey provided by the applicant, and verified by City staff, the amount of seating for the proposed eating establishment will not result in a parking problem. The proposed use will not have any of the above impacts. XVIII. EARLIER ANALYSES No eariier analyses, and no additional documents were referenced pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CECA procasses to analyze the project. Form"J" .11- CEQA Checklist <lI99 " File No. CCI,o tJ/~02.J CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 (626) 574-5400 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: 7/21/'0 \ General Information ' 1, Name and address of developer or project sponsor: c...o^~hv I '0 ","-e;"" ell\. 2/3 2, Address of project (Location): ::)1:A Hu"'-\.'^">to.... "DC", 6N-'7s9B 'Sk '\5-( ~c-c.AdiA. CA .' Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: \)~"" ~\"\'S'IU "2. 13:' S.""'....... ~sG/....a,[ <;;{- \><\<;;Ade.""" C ti\. 1\ \ 0 '::J- (G-z(,) 67-cf- "l598 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required oy city, regional, state and federal agencies: ~~;~ ~r""",\.. &USIM<;!-l LISi.~ 5. Zoning: c..~\:) - \ 6. General Plan Designation: CO/'V\MP r~,,,,l Proiect DescriDtion 7. Proposed use of site (project description): e ~r<t\f "S""'...AIoJWk "S h..~ TO ViS E",,-kr~ e~' 9. SiteSize:~O'3>Ot'?/J Sq,@ P""" . Square footage per building: 10-\-",1 '&,.\d,^, "2.','1lQ SQ+!-' Acre(s) 10. Number of floors of construction: -0(\ < 11. Amount of off-street parking provided: ~?:'''5tA.ll~;^ E"j.;,(,p,o:'r..",J- f..P.~ r~oSjq.ll~GVov....d r"+";(le",lu 12, Proposed scheduling of project: '3e. p k.1" be... I, ').OOl 13. Associated projects: (\) OM... 14. Anticipated incremental development: . (\)tl (\ {. 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: vvlp- 16, If commercial, indicate the type, Le. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: Nt.'!ll... bo...\..""J , c.~ ~~\vY "S~\~~ ~\'lc... l.;oosQ.f'+- \\:JUIS of O""f~~." 11l~O~.TO'l,'1 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: \fIl1t>. 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: ~/A 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: . ~\\ (e."'~u'Cl."b 'i", ~ Cl\.r o{. A.rc",d;"" \'l.<l";/e Cui? l'erM\\.<;;' EnvlronlnfoFDnn -2- 4/01 20. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? e checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO. oj 21, I I o~ O~ o ~ ~; O~ o '~ .oil oi o~ ~t o~ 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 32. 33. Discuss below all items Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads, Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. 28. ' Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more? 29. 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? 30. 31. 34. If you answered YES to question no. 33, may this project cause significant effects on the environment that were not examined in the prior EIR? Environmental SettinR 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.) 35. . EnvlronlnfoFonn -3- 4/01 36. e 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 (;,11010\ ~ For \O~ry; fa.~" . . EnvironlnfoForm -4- 4/01 e e . City of Arcadia Environmentallnfonnation Form Question 36 This development is a commercial center. There are 12 relliil spaces in the retail complex. The tenant mix includes Eastwood Insurance, Maly's Beauty, Leslie Pool Supply, Bear Essentials Gifts, 3 Day Blinds, Beauty Salon, Nirvana Restaurant, S~e Grill Restaurant, Salsa Fresh Restaurant, and Starbuck. Coffee. This center also encompasses three large office buildings. The landlord controls all landscaping including plants and the maintenance there of. The proposal at hand will not impact the surroundings or the local environment We will not make any changes to the exterior of the building'all improvements will be inside the space. At our deli we do not cook any food, so there is no exhaust.