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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1650 - RESOLUTION 1650 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDmONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 01-020 TO OPERATE ATUTORIAL CENTER, LOCATED AT 54-70W. LAS TUNAS DRIVE WHEREAS, on July 16,2001, a Conditional Use Permit application was filed by Grace Tan to expand and operate an existing tutorial center, Development Services . Department Case No. C.U.P. 01-020 at property commonly known As 54-70 W. Las Tunas Drive, and more particularly described as Lot 69 of the Santa Anita Colony Tract; and WHEREAS, A public hearing was held on August 28, 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 I. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services _ Department in. the attached report is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity. 2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper use for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed.use. 4. That the granting of such Conditiohal Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan. 5. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. . - I. There shall be no parking or stopping along the driveway aisle for picking- up/or dropping off of students. 2. The total maximum number of students including existing facility at anyone time shall not exceed one hundred seventy (170). 3. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Department. 4. Approval of CUP 01-020 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of approval. 5. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to the expansion of the tutorial center. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of CUP 01-020 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals for the tutorial _ center. 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 forgoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on August 28, 2001, by the following vote: A YES: Commissioner Baderian, Huang, Murphy, Olson, Kalemkiarian NOES: ABSENT: ABSTAIN: /' V'- Chairm , Planning Commission City of Arcadia . e e . ecretary, Planning Commission City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~r.~ Stephen p. Deitsch, City Attorney STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENTSER~CESDEPARTMENT August28,2001 TO: Ancadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator By: Thomas Li, Assistant Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 01-020 SUMMARY This Conditional Use Permit (C.U.P.) application Was submitted by Grace Tan for a 2,200 sq. ft. expansion of a tutorial center at 54-58 W. Las Tunas Drive. The intent of the tutorial center is to aid young students to become academically successful in school. e The Development Services Department is recommending approval of CUP 01-020 and adoption of Resolution No. 1650 that grants such permit subject to the conditions in this staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Grace Tan (Little Harvard Academy) LOCATION: 54-58 W. Las Tunas Drive REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit for an expansion of a tutorial center. SITE AREA: 28,890 sq.ft. (0.66 acres) FRONTAGES: 342.83 Feet on Las Tunas Avenue 334.69 Feet on Live Oak Avenue EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is developed with a 28,890 sq.ft. commercial center; zoned CoM. . e e e SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: Coco's Restaurant; zoned C-2. South: Superior Concrete; zoned CoM. East Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue intersection West Burger King; zoned CoM. GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: The site is designated as Commercial. PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a 2,200 sq.ft. expansion at 54-58 W. Las Tunas Drive of an existing 3,386 sq.ft. tutorial center (CUP 97-009) at 62 W. Las Tunas Drive, as shown on the submitted site plan. The center currently is limited to a maximum of 80 students during any given session under CUP 97-009. The expansion will accommodate an additional 60 students. After school programs will be provided during weekdays for children from Kindergarten to sixth grade. Class hours will be on weekdays from 3pm to 6pm with no classes on weekends. The administrative office hours will be 9am to 7pm .on weekdays and 9am to 6pm on Saturday. The tutorial center currently provides mass transportation from regular schools to the center and will continue to do so after the expansion. Most students of the center travel to the site this way. A tutorial center is a permitted use in the CoM tone with an approved conditional use permit. The proposed 2,200 sq. ft. expansion would create a total square footage of 5,586 sq.ft.. A tutorial center requires one space per 35 sq. ft. of instructional area (3,465.4 sq. ft.). Based on this requirement, 100 spaces are required for the tutorial center. Currently, the site has a parking deficiency of 42 spaces, and with the addition of the proposed tutorial center the overall parking deficiency would be 82 I.e., 58 on-site spaces provided in lieu of 140 required by code. CUP 01-020 August 14, 2001 Page 2 e Proposed Mix of Uses and Current ParkinQ Requirements Approx. Current Total Size Parking Parking Parking Tvoe of Use in sa. ft. Reouirement Allocated' Deficiencv Notes 1t1 - Florist 506 3 2 1 112 - Donut 506 3 2 1 1t3 - Restaurant (Tasty Grill) 1,682 17 9 8 1t4 - Fantastic Sams 1,682 9 9 0 1t5 - Crossroad Medical 1,235 8 7 1 1t7 - School wI expansion 5,586 100 29 71 CUP 01-020 Totals 11,197 140 58 82 (net parking deficiellCY) 'Based on each use's share of the 58 on-site parking spaces available (i.e., 5.18 spaces per 1,000 sf.) The proposed expansion of the tutorial center, if approved, would account for 71 spaces (87%) of an overall site deficiency of 82 parking spaces. ANALYSIS Staff believes that the applicant's proposal, if approved, would not impact that noted on-site parking. The parking definitions, in this case, do not reflect parking needs for e this project since the students are not of a driving age. Staff has visited the site on several occasions, at times when students are anticipated to be picked-up or an occasional drop-off, and observed that there are ample on-site parking spaces available in the vicinity of the proposed tutorial center. Because the center provides transportation to the site for students, the need for parking for the loading and unloading of children is minimal. Also, The impact on the public right-of- ways will be less than significant with site accessibility from both Las Tunas Drive and Live Oak Avenue. . The tutorial center will occupy approximately 50% of the commercial center after the expansion. With the limited traffic generation, the tutorial center will leave more than enough parking during peak hours of the other uses in the commercial center. The applicant shall be required to comply with all code requirements as determined necessary by the Building Official, Fire Marshall, and Community Development Administrator. . CEQA Pursuant to the prOVIsions of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial CUP 01-020 August 14, 2001 Page 3 e e . adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. RECOMMENDATION The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-020 subject to the following conditions: 1. There shall be no parking or stopping along the driveway aisle for picking-up/or dropping off of students. 2. The total maximum number of students inciuding existing facility at anyone time shall not exceed one hundred forty (140). 3. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the Fire Department. 4. Approval of CUP 01-020 shall not take effect until the property oWner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of approval. 5. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to the expansion of the tutorial center. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of CUP 01-020 and CUP 97-009 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals for the tutorial center. FINDINGS AND MOTIONS Approval The Planning Commission should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration and adopt Resolution No. 1650: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 01-020 to operate a tutorial center. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application, the Commission should state the reasons for denial and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings. CUP 01-020 Augl:Jst 14, 2001 Page 4 e e . If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the August 14, 2001 public hearing, please contact Assistant Planner, Thomas Li at (626) 574-5447. APpr);,V'e by: .// / ,~--/ ~Yf-J:l/'?-?4 "~///fi ~ 'onna L. 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Las Tunas Drive, Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-2018 The City council 0 Planning Commission 0, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the City Council, including the recommendaiton of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a siginificant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the City Council's findings are as follows: The City Council 0 Planning Commission 0, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgement. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at: Community Development Division City of Arcadia 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constiture the record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declartion are as follows: Community Development Division City of Arcadia 240 W. Huntington Or. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 Date: Date Posted: Staff 8/01 e e . (j) ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit No. 01-020 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Department Community Development Division I Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066-6021 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Thomas Li (626) 574-5447 4. Project Location: 54-58 W. Las Tunas Drive 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Little Harvard Academy 62W. Las Tunas Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-2018 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning: C"M 8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off.site features necessary for its implementation. Attach additional sheet(s) if necessary.): A Conditional Use Permit to operate a 2,200 sq.ft. tutorial center expansion at 54-58 W. Las Tunas Drive. 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) North: South: East: West: Coco's Restaurant; zoned C-2. Superior Concrete; zoned C-M. Las Tunas Avenue and Live Oak Avenue intersection Burger King; zoned C"M. 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): City Engineering Division I City Maintenance Department I City Water Division I Los Angeles County Engineer CEQAFORMS/CHECKLIST Page 1 of 4 e . e ENVffiONMENTAL 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. DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency): On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATNE DECLARATION will be prepared. - I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATNE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. I fmdthat the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant or "potentially significant unless mitigated" impllCt on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. - I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, 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,.incIuding revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. Signature Thomas Li Printed Name Date CITY OF ARCADIA For CITY IR VPUB/2000200 1/546265 FORM UJ" Page 2 of 4 e e e EVALUATION OF ENVmONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1) A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the,information sources a lead agency cites in the parentheses following each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the'feferenced infonnation sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3) Once the lead agency has determined that a particular physical impact may 'occur, then'the checklist answers must indicate whether the impact is potentially significant, less than significant with mitigation, or less than significant. "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is made. an EIR is required. 4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead' agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVil, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). 5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program ElR, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIRor negative declaration. Section l5063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should identify the following: a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they ate available for review. b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlierdocumem pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis. c) Mitigation.Measures. For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project. 6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to infonnation 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. CITYIRVPUB12001l313785 FORM "I" Page 3 of 4 e . . 7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion, 8) This is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead agencies should normally address the questions form this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects. in whatever format is selected. 9) The explanation of each issue should identify: a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, used,to evaluate each question; and b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance. CITYIRVPUB/2001l313785 FORM "J" Page 40f 4 e e e Issues: I. AESTHETICS. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? b) Substantially damage scenic resources,inc1uding, but not limited to, tress, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings' within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime viewsin the area? The proposed tutorial center is surrounded by commercial and industrial uses. The proposal wID be required to comply with local architectural standards, lIIumination limits, and wlIl not effect scenic vista. 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 Depe of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a)Converl Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? ' b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? CITY IR VPUB/2000200 1/546265 I Potentially Significant Impact File No: CUP 01-003 Less Than SjgIi.ificant With Less Than Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact x x x x x x FORM "J" e . . Issues: c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland, to non-agricultural use? The proposal is consistent with the commercial designation in the General Plan and with the C.M zoning of the site, and Is required to comply with the regulations any other jurisdictional agency with applicable environmental regulations. The proposal is for a tutorial center use, which is consistent with the surrounding development. m. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution control districI may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected,air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which' the project region is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambientair quality standard (including releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? CITY IR VPUB12000200 1/546265 2 Potentially Significant Impact File No: CUP 01-003 Less Than Significant With Less Thlln Mitigation Significanl No lmpact Incorporated Impact x x x x x FORM "1" e . . Issues: e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? The proposed tutorial center expansion will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, alter climatic conditionS, or result in objectionable odors. The development of the site will be in accordance with local air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management.District. No objectionable odors have been associated with the proposed use. rv. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any.species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? 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, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, fIlling, hydrological interruption, or other means? 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? CITY IRVPUBI2000200 J 1546265 3 PDlenthilly Significant Impact Pile No: CUP 01-003 Less Than Significant With Less Than Miligntion Significant No ,Impact Incorporated "Impact x x x x x FORM "J" 'e e e Issues: e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habiiat conservation plan? The proposed tutorial center expansion is .within a populated area zoned for uses in which similar projects have been developed. The proposal will not have any impacts on biological resources. None of the above circumstances exisL V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would the project: a) Cause.a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource as defined in ~ 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to ~ 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred oUlsideof formal cemeteries? The proposed tutorial center expansion is within a populated area zoned for commercial uses In which similar projects have been developed. None of the above resources have been identified.at the subject area, and none of the impacts have beeu associated with the proposed use. 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: CITY IR VPUB12000200 1/546265 4 Potentially Significant Impact - File No: CUP 01-003 Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation SignificMt No Impnct [ncorporated lmpncL x x x x x x x FORM"J" e e e Issues: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by tbe 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? iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? iiii) Landslides? b) Result in substantial soil 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 soil, as defined in Table 18-1- B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or property? e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks Or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? While this entire region is subject to the effects of seismic activity, the subject location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geological or soil problems. YD. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS. Would the project: CITY IR VPUB12000200 1/546265 5 J:>olcntially: Significant Impact File No: CUP 01-003 Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation Significant No lmpnct Incorporated Impact x x x x x x x x FORM "J" e .' . Issues: 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 condilions 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 Government Code section 65962.5 and, as Hesult, 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 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 of a private airstrip, would the project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in the project area? g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? CITY IRVPUB12000200 1/546265 6 Potentially Significant Impact File No: CUP 01-003 Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact x x x x x x x FORM "J" e e e Issues: h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wildlands? The City Building Services and the City Fire Department will review the plans for the tutorial center expansion to prevent any of the above impacts. No existing sources of potential health hazards have been identified at the subject property. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY. Would the project: a) Violate any water qualiiy standards or waste discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the . , site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, in a manner which would result',in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site? d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, .including through the alteration of tile course of a stream or. ri ver, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create-or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality? CITY IR VPUB/2000200 \1546265 7 Potentially Significant Impac, File" No: CUP 01-003 Less Than Significant With Less Than 'Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact x x x x x x x FORM"]" e e e Issues: g) Place housing within a lOa-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? i) Plrrce within a laO-year flood hazard area structures which would impede or redirect flood flows? j) Expose people or structures to a significant risk ofloss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam? k) Inundation by seiche, tsunami. or mudflow? The proposal is for a tutorial center expansion, and will occupy an existing building. The proposal would notresult in any of the above impacts. IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan. local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? The proposed tutorial center expansion is consistent with the general plan and zoning designation for the area. The requested use permit is a permit process to establish specific conditions for the consideration of allowing the use within the City of Arcadia. Such a permit will not affect existing land uses or general plan designations. The operation of the proposed tutorial center will be subject to all other environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over this area. There are no agricultural resources or operations in the vicinity. CITYIRVPUB/2000200 1/546265 8 Potentially Significant Impact File No: CUP 01-003 Less Tban Significant With Less Than Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact x x x x x x x FORM"]" - e e Issues: 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 st1!te? b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important mineral resource mcovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? The proposed tutorial center will be required to comply with adoHted energy conservation requirements. None of the above impacts have been associated with tile proposed type of use. No mineral resources are knc,wn to exist at the site. XI. NOISE. Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundborne noise levels? c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the proje(:t vicinity above levels existing without the project? . d) A substantial tmnporary or periodic increase in ambient noise levds in the project vicinity above levels existing without t~.e 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 le~lels? CITY IR VPUB/2000200 1/546265 9 Potentially Significant Impact File No: CUP 01-003 Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation Significant No lmpncl Incorporated Impact x x x x X x x FORM "J" e . e Issues: f) For a project w:ithin the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project i~XpOSe people reSiding or working in the project area to, excessive noise levels? It is anticipated that the addition ofthe tutorial center would not generate adverse amount of ambient noise. Should any problems arise however, compliance with noise regulations' will prevent any unreasonable noise levels. XU. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project: a) Induce substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for exa""ple, by proposing new homes and businesses) or ind:lrectly (for example, through extension of road or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substimtial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? c) Displace substlmtial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? The site is presen,tIy improved as a commercial center. The proposed tulorial center is consistent with the general plan and zoning designations for the area and will not impact tile population or housing. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project: a) Result in substllntial adverse physical impacts associated with th~ provision of new or physically altered governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the construction of which could 'cause significant finvironmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objel:tives for any of the public services: Fire protection? Police protection? CITY IR VPUBI2000"OO 1 1546265 10 Potentially Significant Impact File No: CUP 01.003 Less Than Significant Willi Less Than Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact x x x x x x FORM "1" e e . Issues: Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? The proposed USll is consistent with the planned Uses for the area and will not result in any of.the above . impacts. XIV. RECREATION. Would the project: a) Increase the us,: of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? b) Does the proje,:t include recreational facilities or require the constmction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an adverse physical effect on the en vironment? The proposal is f'lr a tutorial center in a populated area zoned for commercial type uses in which such projects bave alrl:ady been developed. The project will not create any significant impact upon recreational servi:ces or result in any of the above impacts. XV. TRANSPOItTATION / TRAFFIC. Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed. either individually or cumulatively, a leVel of service standardelltablished by the county congestion management agen<:y for designated roads or highways? CITY IRVPUB120002 JO l/546265 II Potentinlly Significant Impact File No: CUP 01.003 Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation SigniticElfll No Impncl lncorporated 1mp~ct FORM "J" x x x x x x x Issues: Potentially Significant Impact File No: CUP 01-003 Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact e c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including either an increase in traffic levels or'a change in location that results in subs':antial safety risks? x d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses ':e.g., farm equipment)? x e) Result in'inadequate emergency access? X t) Result in inadet;luate parking capaCity? X g) Conflict with aiiopted poliCies, plans, or programs X supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? I The proposed tutorial center should not substantially increase the existing traffic load and capacity. The proposal may be i.ubject to mitigation measures should e any traffic or parking related impacts arise. XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the X applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or X wastewater treatm~nt facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the consl:ruction of which could cause significant enviror.mental effects? c) Require or result in the construction oCnew storm X water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effllctS? d) Have sufficient. water supplies available to serve the X project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded l'ntitlements oeeded? e CITY IR VPUB12000200 1/546265 FORM "J" 12 e e . Issues: e) Result in a dete:rmination by the wastewater treatment provider which sei:ves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with fc:deral, state, and local statutes and regulations related to solid waste? It is not anticipated that any of the above utilities or , service systems '1'ilI be significantly impacted, Nevertheless, the proposed improvements will be reviewed for, and the developer will be required to provide, if necessary, any new systems or supplies necessary to miti:gate any such impacts. XVII, MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE a) Does the projei;t have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat or a fish ot' wildlife species; cause a fish or wildlife population to drot' below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plar't or animal community, reduce the number or restrict. the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of Califomia history or prehistory? b) Does the proje:t have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" me,ms thaI the incremental effects of a project are consid,:rable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current project, and the effects of probable future projects.) c) Does the projec:t have environmental effects which will cause substantiallLdverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? The proposal is f~)r a tutorial center located in area zoned for such u!:es in which such projects have already been developed. The project will not have any of the above mentioned effects or impacts. CITY IR VPUB12000200 1/546265 13 Potentially Significant Impacl File No: CUP 01-003 Less Than Significant With Less Than Mitigation Significant No Impact Incorporated Impact x x x x x x FORM "J"