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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1644 . RESOLUTION NO. 1644 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. CUP 01-014 FOR A BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AND LANGUAGE COLLEGE WHOSE OCCUPANCY SHALL NOT EXCEED 10 STUDENTS AT ANY GIVEN TIME ON WEEKDAYS IN 2,950 SQUARE FEET OF OFFICE SPACE AT 630 W. DUARTE RD. tlllib 301, 3ot~303 WHEREAS, on April 30, 2001, an application was filed by Theresa Woo to use 2,950 square feet of general office space for a business and language college (Development Services Department Case No. CUP 01-014) at 630 W. Duarte Road, more particularly described in the attached Exhibit 'A'; and WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on June 12, 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 June 12, 2001 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 properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. 4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and . pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use. . . . 5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the comprehensive general plan. 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 01-014 for a business and language college at 630 W. Duarte Road, subject to the following conditions: 1. That the use approved by CUP 01-014 is limited to the educational activities as proposed for the 2,950 square feet of office space and that student occupancy shall not exceed 10 at anyone time on weekdays. 2. That this approval of CUP 01-014 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 awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. 3. That noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of CUP 01-014 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, and any expansion of the activities and/or space approved by CUP 01-014 must be approved through a new application. SECTION 4. The decision, findings, and conditions of approval contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of June 12, 2001, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson and Murphy NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner 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. -2- 1644 . . . I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 1644 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on June 12, 2001, by the following vote: JIIYES: Commissioners Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson and Murphy NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioner Bruckner &~/~-~ Chairman, Planning Commission Ci~ of Arcadia ~ APPROVED AS TO FORfv'l: ~(J f~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia -3- 1644 e . . EXHIBIT 'A' Legal Description - 630-650 W. Duarte Road Parcel1 (APN 5784-003-025) The West half of Lot 4 of Tract No. 4090, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 43, Page 47 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County. Except therefrom the northerly 10 feet, measured at right angles to Duarte Road (60 feet wide) on the West 81.29 feet thereof. Also except therefrom that portion of the southerly 30 feet of the West 81.29 feet of said Lot 4, included within the alley, as it now exists. Parcel 2 (APN 5784-003-026) Lot 5 of Tract No. 4090, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California as per map recorded in Book 43, Page 47 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County. Except therefrom the northerly 10 feet and the southerly 10 feet thereof as granted to the City of Arcadia for road purposes as to said northerly 30 feet, and for alley purposes as to said southerly 33 feet, by deed recorded August 6, 1954, in Book 45259, Page 408 of Official Records. Parcel 3 (APN 5784-003-027) The East half of Lot 6 of Tract No. 4090, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 43, Page 47 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County. Parcel 4 (APN 5784-003-020) Lot 11 of Tract No. 4611, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of California, as per map recorded in Book 51, Page 82 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County. Except therefrom the southerly 12 feet thereof. Exhibit 'A' 1644 STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENTSER~CESDEPARTMENT June 12, 2001 TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator By: James M. Kasama, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-014 SUMMARY . This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Theresa Woo to operate a business administration and language pollege in 2,950 square feet of office space at 630 W. Duarte Road. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the application, subject to the conditions listed in this report. GENERAL INFORMATIOIll APPLICANT: Theresa Woo LOCATION: 630 W. Duarte Road, Units 301,302 & 303 REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to allow a business administration and language college to occupy 3 units totaling 2,950 square feet in a 3-story office building. Occupancy will not exceed 10 students at any given time on weekdays. SITE AREA: 3.81 acres FRONTAGES: Approximately 347 feet along W. Duarte Road Approximately 343 feet along the alley at the rear of the site . EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site (Arcadia Metro Center) is developed with 4 office buildings with a total of 72,780 gross square feet. There are 235 surface parking spaces. The property is zoned C-21General Commercial. . SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: Shopping center-zoned C-2 South: Naomi Gardens Sr. Citizen Apts. - zoned C-O East: 612 medical office complex-zoned C-O We s t : 2-story bank/office bldg. - zoned C-2 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial BACKGROUND The Arcadia Metro Center was originally developed as 4 separate buildings in the late 1950s and early 1960s. In 1989 it was renovated and consolidated into a single complex with shared parking. There is a total of 68,855 square feet for lease and 235 surface parking spaces. The 4 buildings and their current uses are as follows: Uses at 630-650 W. Duarte Rd. General Medical Buildina Offices Offices Bank Vacancies Totals 630 (c. 1960) 4,016 s.1. 1,026 s.1. 6,800 s.1. 4,470 s.1. 16,312 s.1. 632 (c. 1960) None 3,503s.1. None None 3,503 s.1. 638 (c. 1955) None 20,733 s.f. None None 20,733 s.f. . 650 (c. 1958) 13,690 s.1. 6,300 s.1. None 8,317 s.1. 28,307 s.1. Totals 17,706 s.1. 31,562 sJ 6,800 sJ. 12,787 s.1. 68,855 s.1. These buildings pre-date the current parking requirements, and there is an overall parking deficiency of 119 spaces. However, the configuration of the property prevents the deficiency from causing parking problems on adjacent properties. The parking spaces towards the front of the site are the most frequently occupied, and there are time limits on some of those spaces; however, there is abundant parking available at the rear of the site. If there is a parking problem at the Arcadia Metro Center, it appears that it is being addressed. PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS . The applicant is proposing to use 3 office units totaling 2,950 square feet on the third floor of 630 W. Duarte Road for a business administration and language college. English as Second Language (ESL) classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on weekdays, and advanced business administration classes will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. The space will be used for both administrative offices and classrooms. The applicant states that their occupancy of the space will not exceed 10 students at any given time on weekdays, and that they will not exceed the Building and Fire Code occupancy limits on weekends. CUP 01-014 June 12, 2001 Page 2 of 4 . e . Parkino The applicant has not yet determined precisely how the existing 2,950 square feet of office space will be utilized. Therefore, because the parking requirement for educational uses is based on classroom space (1 space per 35 sq. ft. of classroom area) the actual parking requirement for this proposal cannot be calculated. However, the applicant's proposed occupancy limit of 10 students at any given time on weekdays should prevent this use from increasing the parking deficiency because the general office parking requirement for 2,950 square feet is 12 spaces. On weekends, parking is not a problem at this complex. Code ReQuirements All City requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy, safety, and site design shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Fire Marshall and Community Development Administrator. 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 that could not be made less than significant with mitigation incorporation. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. RECOMMENDA TIQN The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-014 subject to the following conditions: 1. That the use approved by CUP 01-014 is limited to the educational activities as proposed for the 2,950 square feet of office space and that student occupancy shall not exceed 10 at anyone time on weekdays. 2. That this approval of CUP 01-014 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 awareness and acceptance of the conditions of approval. CUP 01-014 June 12, 2001 Page 3 of 4 . . . 3. That noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of CUP 01-014 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, and any expansion of the activities and/or space approved by CUP 01-014 must be approved through a new application. e.L~NNING COMMISSlp~ ACTIQH Approval The Planning Commission should move to approve the Negative Declaration and adopt Resolution No. 1644: A Resotution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting Condltionat Use Permit No. CUP 01-014 for a business administration and tanguage college whose occupancy shall not exceed 10 students at any given time on weekdays In 2,950 square feet of office space at 630 W. Duarte Road. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application, the Commission should move for denial and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments regarding this matter prior to the June 12th public hearing, please contact Associate Planner, Jim Kasama at (626) 574-5445. a L. Butler Community Development Administrator Attachments: Vicinity Map Aerial Photo Site Plan Floor Plan Negative Declaration Initial Study Environmental Checklist Form (11 pp.) Environmental Information Form (4 pp.) Resolution No. 1644 (3 pp.) CUP 01-014 June 12, 2001 Page 4 of 4 . e e IlIIOPPING Ii ~smENTlAL . CENTER SHOPPING -1- CENTER :II~ II -8- GAB STATION OUAR'fE RD. ~ )< i~ - -' ::.=s I ~13 <- ::ll~ >- 31 iii ~e '- Q< ~ .. ,~ ~ 612 MEDICAl ~ ~ <( )< ')( COMPlEX -I- z ~ (4 BUILDINGS) 9 i I I ~ .}' )( ~ .J<. - - ~ .- MEDICAL 9 --I OfFICES NAOMI GARDENS ~I ::& -8 ~ ~ 'oJ' NAOMI AVE. V ,.------ LsmENTlAL ~. . I- FlllEUTY FEDERAL . - - I I I T TI I VICINITY MAP CUP 01-014 t NORTH 630 - 650 W. Duarte Road Scale: 1 inch = 200 feet e CUP 01-014 630-650 W. 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Suites 301. 302 & 303 Floor Plan Total 2.950 sq. ft. . e . . File No.: CUP 01.014 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 Permit Application No. CUP 01-014 A Conditional Use Permit and parking modification to allow a buslness and language college to occupy 3 units totaling 2,950 square feet In a 3-story office building. Classes that will be held on weekdays will have a maximum attendance of 10 students. Attendance at classes held on weekends will not exceed the occupancy limits set by the Building and Fire Codes. B. Location of Project: 630 W. Duarte Road - In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles C. Name of Applicant, Project Sponsor, or Person Undertaking the Project: California Technology University clo Ms. Theresa Woo - (626) 294-0318 122 W. Le Roy Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007 The City Planning Commission, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public hearing of the City Planning Commission, including the recommendation of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a significant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the City Planning Commission's findings Is as follows: The conditional approval of the proposed project will provide for conformance with the City's General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. There are no Potentially Significant Impacts. The City Planning Commission. hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgment. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at: Community Development Divlslon 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 (826) 574-5423 Date: ~ SIg mes M. Kasama, AssocIate Planner (Pr1nled name & tIlJe) Date Posted: California EnvI1cnmenla.1 QuallIy Act -Page 1 011- Negative DecIaralIcn . . . File No,: CUP 01-014 \ CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-014 2. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Dept./Community Development Div./Planning 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): 630 W. Duarte Road - In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 5. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Phone Number: California Technology University c/o Ms. Theresa Woo 122 W. Le Roy Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007 . (626) 294-0318 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Classification: C-2 & H4: General Commercial with a Height Overlay for 4 stories Form"J" -1- CEQA Checklist 4/99 . . . Ale No.: CUP OHl14 8. Description or-Project: (Describe the whole ection Involved, Including but not limited to later phases ofthe project, and any secondary, support, or off-slte features necessary for Its implementation.) A Conditional Use Permit and parking modification to allow a business and language college to occupy 3 units totaling 2,950 square feet in a 3-story office building. Classes that will be held on weekdays will have a maximum attendance of 10 students. Attendance at classes held on weekends' will not exceed the occupancy limits set by the Building and Fire Codes. 9. Surrounding land uses and setting: (Brlafly describa the projact's surroundings.) The subject property is developed with 5 office buildings with a total of 72,780 gross square feet. There are 235 surface parking spaces. The area is a commercial area. To the North, across Duarte Road is a commercial shopping center. To the South is a senior citizen apartment complex. To the East is a medical office complex. And, to the West is a two-story office building. 10. Other public agencies whose approval Is required: (e.g., permits, financing approval, participation agreement) The City Building Official and Fire Marshall will review any construction plans for tenant improvements for compliance with all applicable construction and safety codes and will oversee construction. 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 [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Agricultural Resources [ ] Noise [ ] Air Quality [ ] Population I Housing [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Public Services [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Recreation [ ] Geology I Soils [ ] Transportation I Traffic [ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ ] Utilities I Service Systems [ ] HydrOlogy I Water Quality [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance [ ] Land Use I Planning Form"J" -2- CEOA Checklist 4/99 . . . File No.: CUP 01~14 DElERMINA liON: (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that although the proposed project' COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [] I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [] I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, but because all potentially significant effects (a) have been analyzed adequately in an EARLIER ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT or NEGATIVE DECLARATION pursuant to applicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant to that EARLIER EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required. [)~~ - James M. Kasama, Associate Planner (Printed Neme & Tille) Date: May 14, 2001 For: City of Arcadia Form "J" "3- CEaA Checklist 4/99 . . . FIle No.: CUP 01-014 EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except 'No Impact' answers that are adequately supported by the Infonnation sources a lead agency cites in the responses followlng each question. A 'No Impact' answer Is adequately supported If the referenced 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-sile, cumulative as well as project-level, Indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operetional impacts. 3. Once the lead agency has detennined 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 detennlnation Is made, an EIR Is required. 4. 'Nagative 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 describa the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section XVIII. 'Earller 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 eariler EIR or Negative Declaration. Section 15063(c)(3)(D). In this case, a brief discussion should Identify the followlng: 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 eartler document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and state whether such effects were addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that are "Less Than Significant With Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were Incorporated or refined from the eartler 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 approprtate, Include a reference to the page or pagas where the statement is substantiated. 7. Supporting Infonnation Sources: A source Ust should be attached, and other sources, uses or individuals contacted should be cited In the discussion. 8. This is only a suggested fonn, and lead agencies are free to use different fonnats; however, lead agencies should nonnally address the questions from this checklist that are relevant to a project's environmental effects In whatever fonnat is selected. 9. The explanation of each issue should identify: a) The significant criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and b) The mitigation measure Identified, If any, to reduce the Impact to less than significant. Form 'J" -4- CEOA Checklist 4/99 . e . tJ/ "'fJ!!f FIle No.: CUI" 99 996 Less Than Slgnlllcanl Patentlally W1Ih Less Than Slgnlllcanl MIlIgalIon SlgnIIIcanI No Impact Incorparnlian Impact Impact I. AESTHETICS - Would the project: a) Have a substanllal adverse effect on a scenic vista? [ ] [ ] [I [X] b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? [ I [ I [I [X] c) Substanllally degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? [ ] [ ] [I [X) d) Create a new source of substantIal light or glare, which would edversely affect day or nighttime views In the area? [I [ I [] [X] The project is for a post-graduate school in an existlng office building 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 Califomla Department of Conservallon as an optional !'f1odel to use in assessing Impacts on agriculture and fannland.) Would the prOject: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland) as. shown on the maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping ,and Monitoring Program of the Califomla Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? [ I [ I [I [X] b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? ( I [ ] (1 (X] c) Involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their locallon or nature, could result In conversion of Fannland to non-agricultural use? ( I [ 1 [] [X] The project Is for a post-graduate school In an existing office building In an area that Is developed with commercial uses and will not have any of the above Impacts. III. AIR QUALITY - (Where available, the significanCe criteria established by the applicable air quality management or pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following determinations.) Would the proposal: a) Conflict with or obslructimplementation of the applicable Air Quality Plan? [ I [ I [] [X] b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? [ I [ ] [] [X] c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region Is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (Including releasing emissions, which exceed quanlltallve thresholds for ozone precursors)? [ ] [ I [] [X] d) Expose sensillve receptors to substanllal pollutant concentrallons? [ I [ I [I [X] e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? [ I [ I (I [XI The project Is for a post..graduate school In an existing office building. The proposed weekday attendance is consistent with office occupancies. This project will not have any of the above impacts. Form-J- -5- CEQA CheckIIsl 4199 . . . 4"Oll FIle No.: CUr' 99 99 Less Than SlgnIflcanl PdenlIaIIy WiIh Less Than SIgnlflcant MilIgaIIon SIgnificant No Impact IIICOIflO'atIon Impact Impa IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse Impact, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species Identlflad as. a candidate, sensitive, or special status species In local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the Callfomla Depertment of Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service? [ ) [ ) [).Ix] b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riperian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified In local or regional plans, policies, and regulations, or by the Callfomia Depertment of Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service? [ ) [ ) [) [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, I1IlIng, hydrologlcallntenuption. or other means? [ ) [ ) [) [X] d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or mlgratol)' fish or wildlife species, or with established native resident or mlgratol)' wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nurseI)' sites? [ ) ( ] [] (X! e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such es a tree preservation policy or ordinance? [ ] [ ) [) [X] I) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? [ ) [ ) [] [X] The project is for a post-graduate school In an existing office building In an area that Is developed will commercial uses and will not have any of the above impecls. V . CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substalitial adverse change In the significance of a historical resource es defined In Section 15064.5? [ ) [ ) [) [X] b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? [ ) [ ] [] [X] c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique peleontologlcal resource or site or unique geologic feature? [ ) [ ] [) [X] d) Disturb any human remains, Including those Interred outside oHormal cemeteries? [ ) [ ] [] (X! The project is for a post-graduate school In an existing office building in an area that is developed will commercial uses. None of the above resources have been Identified in the area or at the subject site, al11 none of the above impacls have been associated with the project. VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse effecls, inclUding the risk of loss, injul)', or death involving: I) ~upture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? (Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42). [ ] [ ) [) [X] II) Strong seismic ground shaking? [ ] [ ) [) [X] Form "r .a.. CEQA Checkl1at 4199 . e . Ill) Selsmio-related ground failure, Including liquefaction? Iv) Landslides b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? c) Be located on 'a geologic unit or soli that .Is unstable, or that would .become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefactJon or Collapse? d) .Be located on expansive soli, es defined In Table 18-1-8 of the Uniform Building Code (1994) creating substantial risks to life or property'? e) Have soils Incapable of adequately supporting the use of septi,c tanks or altemative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? I ) I ) I) [X) The project Is for a postijraduate school in an existing office building and none of the above Impacts are associated with the subject site. Q/.OI'l F1le No.: CUP 99 99& Loss Than Slgnltlcanl PolentJaIIy With Loss Than S1gnltlcanl Mitigation Slgnlllc8nt Impact IncorporaIIon Impact II I) I) I I I I I I I I I I I I No Irnpact [X) [X) [X) I I I I [X) I I I I I I [X) I I VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIAlS - Would the project; a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routille transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? I I I I I I [X) b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upsef and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? I I I I I I [X) c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials. substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? I ) I ) I) [X) d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites complied pursuant to Govemment Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would It create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? I I I I I I IX) 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 worklng in the project area? I I I I I I [X) f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the project result In a safety hazard for people residing or worklng in the project area? I I I I [I [X) g) Impair implementation of, or physically Interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? II II II [X) h) Expose people or structures to e 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? I I ( I I) [X) The project Is for a postijraduate school In an existing office building and none of the above impacts are associated with the project. Form - r -7- CEQA Checkllal 4199 . e . ~ra~/ File No.: CUP Less Than SlgnlIIcanI PcIentIaIIy Wllh Less Than SIgnIIIcanI M'1lIga1lon Significant Impact IncorporoIlon Impact [ I [ I ( I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I ( I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I [ ] [ I [ I [ I [ I [ I No Impact (XJ [X] [X] [X] (XJ [X) [X) [XI IX. LAND USE & PLAl'INING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? [ I [ I [I (XJ 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? [ I [I [I (XJ c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or naturel community conservation plan? [ I [ I [I [X] The project Is for a post-graduate school In an existing office building, Is consistent with the General Plan designation for the site, and none of the above Impacts are associated with the project. 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 nat deflcit 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 permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem 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 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 which would result In flooding on or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of pollutad runoff? f) OthelWlse substantially degrade water quality g) Place housing within a 100-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 100-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 of the failure of a levee or dam? [ I [ I [I [X] D Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow? [ I [ I [I [X) The project Is for a post-graduate school in an existing office building and none of the above Impacts ara associated with the project. 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? Fonn OJ" -8- [ I [ I [ I CECA Checldlst 4199 [Xl . . . 0I'()I't' F1Ie No.: CUP 99 !l9i lass Than SIgnlflcanl PoIenIIaIIy With lass Than S1gnlflcanl MltJQllIIon S1gnlflcanl No Impact Incolllolllllo," Impact Impact b) Result In the loss of availability of a locally Important mlnerel resource recovery site delineated ona local generel plan, specific plan or other land use plan? ( ] ( ] (] (X) The project Is for a post-greduate school in an existing office building and none of the above resources have been identified at the SUbject site. XI. NOISE - Would the project result in: a) Exposure of persons to. or generation of noise levels In excess of standards established In the local generel plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? ( ] [ ] (] (X] b) Exposure of persons to, or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels? [ ] [ ] [) (Xl c) A substanllal permanent increase in ambient noise levels In the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? (] [ ] (] (Xl d) A substanllal temporery or periodic Increase in ambient noise levels In the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? [ ) [ ) () [X] e) For a project located within an airport land use plan, or where such a plan has not been edopted, 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? [ ] ( ] [) (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? [) . [ ] () (Xl The project Is for a post-greduate school In an existing office building and will not have any of the above impacts. XII. POPULATION & HOUSING - Would the project: a) Induce substanllal 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 Infrestructure)? [ ] ( ] [] (X] b) Displace substanllal numbers of existing housing, necessitallng the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ ) [ ] (] (Xl c) Displace substanllal numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? ( J [ ] (] [X] The project Is for a post-graduate school In an existing' office building In an area that Is developed with commercial uses and will not have any of the above impacts. XIII. PUBUC SERVICES - Would the project result in substantial adverse physical Impacts associated with the proviston of new or physically altered govemmental facilities, need for new or physically altered govemmental facililles, the construction of which would cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service rellos, response times or other performance objectives for any of the publiC services: a) Fire protection? [ ) [ ] (] (X] b) Police protection? ( ] [ ] (] (Xl c) Schools? ( ] ( ] (] [X] d) Parks? ( ] ( ) (] [X] e) Other public facllllles? ( ] ( ] (] (X) Tlie project Is for a post-graduate school In an existing office building. The proposed weekday attendance Is consistent with office occupancies. This project will not have any of the above Impacts. Form -r .9- CEOA Cltecldlsl 4199 . . . reo f~t File No.: CUP less Than Slgnlllcanl PolenlIaIly WIth less Than SIgnlfIcanI Mitigation Slgnllicanl No Impact IncorpoIatIon Impact Impact XIV. RECREATION - Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parlls or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterlorallon of the facility would occur or be accelerated? [ ] I I 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? I ] I ] I] [X] The project Is for a postilraduate school In an existing offica building and will not have any of the above Impacts. XV. TRANSPORTATION I TRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an Increase In traffic which Is substantial In relallon to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (I.e., result In a substanllal Increase In either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? I I I I I I [X] b) Exceed, either Individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? [ I I I [I IX] c) Result In a change In air traffic pattems, Inciudlng either an increase In trefflc levels or a change in location that results In substantial safety risks? I ] I ] I] [X] d) Substantially increase hazards due toa deSign feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or Incompatible uses (e.g., fann equipment)? [ I I I [I [X] e) Result in Inadequate emergency access? [ ] I I I] [X) f) Result in Inadequate parking capacity? [ I [X) [I [I g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting altemallve transportation (e.g., bus tumouts, bicycle racks)? I] I ] I] [X] The project Is for a postilraduate school In an existing office building. The proposed waekday attendance is consistent with office occupancies. This project will not have any of the above impacts. XVI. UTIUTlES & 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 slgnlflcant environmental effects? c) Require or result In the construction of new stonn water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause slgniflcant environmental effects? d) Have sufficlent water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? e) Result In a detennlnation 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? Farm oJ" -10- I] I ] I ] [X] [ I I I [ I [X) I] I I I I [X] I I I I I ] [X] I I [ I I I [X) CEQA CheCkli&l .we e e . (Y- 01 'I File No.: CUP se.oss less Than Slgnlflcant _1Iy With less Than SIgnIIicant MItlgatIon Slgnllicant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact f) Be served by a landfill with sufflclent permitted capaclty to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? [ ) [ ) [J [XJ g) Comply with federal, state and local statutes, and regulations related to solid waste? [ ) [ ) [) [Xl The project is for a postlIraduate school In an existing office building 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 reduca the habitat of a fish or wildlife specles, 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 Califomia history or prehistory? [ ) [ ) [) [XJ 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 connectlon with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects.) [ ) [ ) [) [X) c) Does the project have environmental effects, which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or Indlractly? [ ) [ ) [) [X) The project Is for a post..graduate schoolln an existIng office building and will not have any of the above Impacts. XVIII. EARUER ANALYSES No eariler analyses, and no additional documents were referenced pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEQA processes to analyze the project. Forin . J" -11- CECA Checklist 4199 . . File No. ClIP OI'Olf . CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 (626) 574-5400 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: '1 '30 -0/ General Information 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: ""ece~ \J~o , 1.:2.. U. Wo"! A'l/e... .Jlrco.. tt: 0.. I CA. C\ \ OC-' 2. Address of project (Location): 1.0 3D t)>J M-\E: ~~. A V-CA~A , ~ . t\ ,cOI e 3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this proj~ct: n\~~~ 11..;'2.. w. L-eRo'< Av'G. (01..10 - L. %' z.. - '0 <\ 6 \JcY.J A-12.CA- {)) 1\ I LA q \00 '"'7 4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: C.'J.~. 5. Zoning: C-l.,\,\t\ ~ (-a -D I G\~ of ft~D\A 6. General Plan Designation: \,,\~L'f\~, ~ Nl\iJ:1'. ,O~\t.E c...,1"'~U;)( Proiect DescriDtion 7. Proposed use of site (project description): e A~~~t'\\C \I\lSl1iVnorJ . . CIIJd 0/. 0/'1 . 8. Site Size:.\ ~ Ia .010 4 Sq. Ft.1 ~.%\ Acre( s) . 9. Square footage per building: \ -, l\ 'I..J) 5'1 vtre.. ~.e.Jl.+ I 10. Number of floors of construction: "3 ?to,,(.) or 1.\0 ~ e.Q.. -\- . 11. Amount of oft-street parking provided: 4 ~~I)..(.Q..s ~u \.ODO ~vAr<- ~t o~ 5"'~!> ,C-\oo(' a..~A.. 12. Proposed scheduling of project AskP 13. Associated projects: ntfN... 14. Anticipated incremental development . 11 m-R- 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: J1J", r 16. If commercial, indicate the type, I.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: -+- ~6(. tJ~'-cR- ~ k.." 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: J11a I 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project Il/t:t ~'I ~. ~. I . 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly wlJy the application is required: CMP ~ AI'1c...- I eovitonlnfoForm -2. 4101 . . Ci.lP 0/. OIr . 20. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO o ~ 21. o ~ 22. o ~ 23. o ~ 24. o ~ 25. o ~ 26. o ~ 27. o ~ 28. . o ~ 29. O~ 30. O~ 31. 0 .rgJ 32. 0 t8I 33. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. Significant amounts of solid waste or 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. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more? Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.) Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.) Relationship to a larger project or series of projects - Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan, policy or ordinance consistent with this project? o 0 34. If you answered YES to question no. 33, may this project cause significant effects on the environment that were not examined in the prior EIR? EnvironmentalSettina 35. Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site. (Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.) . Envfronlnfo~orm -3- 4/01 . 36. . e . . WP 01- Ol'{ 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 . ~~O\ For ~A Wo~ EniilronlnfcForrn -4- 4/01