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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1640 (2) . . . RESOLUTION NO,1640 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO, CUP 01-010 TO OPERATE A NEW AND PRE-OWNED (USED) AUTOMOBILE SALES DEALERSHIP AND AUTOMOBILE SERVICE CENTER AT 55 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE. WHEREAS, on April 9 2001, an application was filed by Rusnak/Arcadia to operate a new and pre-owned (used) automobile sales dealership and automobile servica canter, Development Services Department Case No. CUP 01-010, at 55 W. Huntington Drive, more particularly described in the attached Exhibit 'A'; and WHEREAS, a pUblic hearing was held on May 22, 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 May 22, 2001 is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting ofthe 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 uses applied for at the location indicated are properly ones for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized. 3, That the site, or sites for the proposed uses are adequate in size and shape to accommodate said uses, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading, landscaping and other features required to adjust said uses 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 uses. 5. That the subject property is designated for commercial use in the General Plan, that the proposed uses are consistent with that designation, and that the granting of the Conditional Use Permit will not adve~ely 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 01-010 to operate a new and pre-owned (used) automobile seles dealership and automobile service center at 55 W. Huntington Drive, subject to the following conditions: 1. This approval of CUP 01-010 is for the specific uses (i.e., sales of new & pre-owned automobiles and the operation of an automobile service center) as indicated on the survey map and in the application materials submitted for CUP 01-010, and the automobile sales dealership and service center shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with this approval of CUP 01-010. 2, The sale of any vehicle displayed and/or stored at this site, regardless of its eventual delivery destination, is to be recorded as a retail sale in the City of Arcadia. 3, While all exterior improvements, including painting of the buildings, signs, on-site landscaping, and the refitting of the light standards, are subject to architectural design review and approval, such shall include as a minimum, and be conditioned as follows, subject to the approval of the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency: a.Freestanding signs (the Code limits the site to 2 freestanding signs with a minimum distance of 200 feet between them) shall be limited to monument type . signs with a maximum overall height of 12 feet (i.e"including the sign area and any . . -2- 1640 . . . decorative base and/or cap) and their colors and materials shall be consistent with the architecture of the building. The final design and location of any freestanding sign shall be subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. b. The automobile service center area shall be fully enclosed so that all service activities are not visible from outside of the site. Any vehicles in need of significant body repair work that are to be stored or parked on the site for any period of time shall be stored out-of-sight. The design of the enclosure(s) and the location(s) for storage/parking of damaged vehicles shall be subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the .Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, c. Any existing chain-link fencing and gates are to be replaced with wrought- iron fencing and gates, or thoroughly concealed (e,g., with landscaping material) from public view. Any existing barbed wire and/or razor wire must be removed, Any new or replacement fencing to be installed shall be wrought iron. Compliance with these fence conditions is subject to Architectural Design Review and the final installations are subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. d. A detailed landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, and shall include, at a minimum, the following: i. New landscaping planters with a minimum 42-inch wide planting area shall be installed along the Huntington Drive and Morlan Place property lines in front of the new car showroom so that all of the street frontages are landscaped. In addition to groundcover and shrubbery, trees shall be included at a maximum interval of 20 feet and two-thirds of them shall be 15-gallon and one-third of them shall be 24-inch box trees. ii. New landscaping planters with a minimum 3-foot wide planting area shall be provided immediately in front of and along the sides of both the new and -3- 1640 . . . pre-owned automobile sales buildings, and immediately behind the pre-owned automobile sales building, In addition to groundcover, shrubbery, and vines for screening of the wall, the landscaping for these buildings shall include 15-gallon trees at a maximum interval of 20 feet. iii. New 2Q-foot long landscaping planter retums with a minimum 42-inch wide planting area shall be installed at all the driveways along Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street. In addition to groundcover and shrubbery, each planter retum shall include two 24-inch box trees. iv. All existing and new landscaping planters shall be surrounded with continuous 6-inch high raised Portland concrete cement curbing. v. The landscaping in the existing planters along the perimeter of the site shall include 15-gallon trees at intervals that are consistent with the existing Crape Myrtle trees along Santa Clara Street. vi. The tree wells on the west side of the westerly service building are to be planted with 15-gallon trees and vines to screen the wall. e. Materials and colors sample boards shall be provided for all of the buildings and the final building finishes are subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. f. The light standards shall be painted to match the buildings subject to the approval of the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 4. The entire site is to be slurry sealed and re-striped. On-site employee and customer parking shall be provided. The striping plan, lane markings, and the number and locations of the employee and customer parking spaces are to be approved by the Fire Marshall and Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 5. A plan and schedule for deliveries and pick-ups, either on- or off-site, shall be provided (deliveries and pick-ups will not be allowed on Huntington Drive) -4- 1640 . . . and shall be subject to approval by the Development Services Director anellor the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 6, The use of a public address system anellor any outdoor speakers shall be limited to normal business hours (i.e., 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday, except for holidays) and shall be installed and used in accordance to a plan that shall be subject to approval by the Development Services Director anellor the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 7. All conditions of approval and all life-safety items shall be complied with prior to occupancy and operation, or any non-life safety items not completed may be bonded for to guarantee their completion in a timely manner subject to approval by the Development Services Director anellor the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 8. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of CUP 01-010 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals. 9, Approval of CUP 01-010 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Planning Services to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. 10, Except as allowed by Code for promotional and other special events, pennants, streamers, spinners, festoons, inflatable figures anellor other similar-types of attention attracting displays are prohibited. SECTION 4, The decision, findings, and conditions of approval contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of May 22, 2001, by the following vote: AYES: Commissioners Huang, Olson and Murphy NOES: None ABSENT: Commissioners Bruckner and Kalemkiarian 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. -5- 1640 . . . I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 1640 was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on May 22, 2001, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Huang, Olson and Murphy None Commissioners Bruckner and Kalemkiarian c~ . . . . Chairman, P ~nOlng ommlSSlon City of Arcadia /::;:/ APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~9~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia -6- 1640 . . . EXHIBIT 'A' Legal Description - 55 W. Huntington Drive That portion of Lot 3 of Tract 949, in the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of Califomia, as per map recorded in Book 17 Page 13 of Maps, in the Office of the County Recorder of Said County, together with that certain piece or parcel of land in the Santa Anita Rancho, as per map recorded In Book 1 Page 97 of Patents, in the Office of Said Recorder, being that portion of that certain strip of land 40.00 feet wide, described in deed recorded in Book 444 Page 283 of Deeds, and as shown on map of said Tract 949, recorded in Book 17 Page 13 of Maps, in the Office of Said Recorder, together with Lots 6 and 7 of Tract 13768, as per map recorded in Book 273 Page 37 of Maps, In the OffIce of Said Recorder, and together with a portion of that certain piece or parcel of said land in Santa Anita Rancho in Said City, as per map recorded in Book 1 Page 97 of Patents, in the Office of Said Recorder, described as a whole as follows: Beginning at a point in the southerly line of said Lot 3,distant westerly thereon 593.00 feet from the southeasterly comer of said Lot 3; thence north, parallel with the easterly line of said Lot 3, a distance of 20.00 feet to the north line of the land described in deeds granted to the Said City of Arcadia for Road Purposes by deeds recorded in Book 24642 Page 221, and in Book 24633 Page 275, Official Records of Said County, being the true point of beginning for this description; thence continuing north, parallel with said easterly line of Lot 3, a distance of 154.52 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve, concave to the southeast and having a radius of 250.00 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through an arc of 220 10' 40" a distance of 96.77 feet to the most southerly comer of said Lot 7 of Tract 13768, being also the beginning of a Compound curve in said southerly line that is concave to the southeast and has a radius of 153,80 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through an arc of 390 16' 20" a distance of 105.42 feet; thence continuing along said southeasterly line of Lot 7, North 61027' 00" East, tangent to said last mentioned curve, a distance of 6,25 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve in said southeasterly line of Lot 7 that is concave to the southeast and has a radius of 153.80 feet; thence northeasterly along said curve through an arc of 80 00' 00" a distance of 21.48 feet to the end of same, said end of curve lying South 690 27' 00" West, along said southeasterly line of Lot 7, a distance of 25,96 feet from the most easterly comer of said Lot 7; thence North 6go 27' 00. East 25,96 feet to said most easterly comer, said easterly comer also being the southwesterly comer of Lot 6 in said Tract 13768 thence following the southeasterly line of said Lot 6, through its various courses and distances, to the southeasterly comer of said Lot 6; thence along the easterly line of.said Lot 6 and its northerly prolongation, North 90 14' 54" West 219.09 feet to a point in the southeasterly line of Santa Clara Street, 80 feet wide, as described in Resolution recorded August 9, 1963, in Book 0-2140 Page 264, OffIcial Records, said pOint also being a point on a curve, concave to the southeast, and having a radius of 560 feet; thence southwesterly along said last mentioned curve , and along said street a distance of 335.06 feet; and tangent to said last mentioned curve South 380 32' 37" West, along the southeasterly line of Santa Clara Street, a distance of 171,31 feet to the beginning of a tangent curve, concave northwesterly, and having a radius of 1,565.04 feet; thence continuing along said street, southwesterly along said curve 125.13 feet; through a central angle of 40 34' ~2" to a point on a reverse curve, concave to the southeast and having a radius of 1 ,565,04 feet; thence continuing along said street, southwesterly along said curve 125.13 feet, through a central angle of 4034' 52" and tangent to said last mentioned curve South 380 32' 37" West 119,90 feet to a tangent curve that is concave to the East and having a radius of 10 feet; thence southerly and easterly along said curve, 22,44 feet; through a central angle of 1280 32' 37" to its point of tangency with a line parallel to the south line of said Lot 3 of Tract 949, and 20 feet north of said South line; thence along said parallel line, in a general direction, to the true point of beginning. Except from a portion of the above described property, all minerals, ores, petroleum, oil, natural gas and other hydrocarbon substances lying 500 feet below the surface of said land, as reserved in deed from Pacific Electric Railway Company, a Corporation, recorded May 15,1962, in Book 0-1614, Page 679, Official Records. Exhibit 'A' 1640 STAFF REPORT DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT May 22, 2001 TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission FROM: ' Corkran W. Nicholson, Planning Services Manager By: James M, Kasama, Associate Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 01-010 to operate a new and pre-owned (used) automobile sales dealership and automobile service center at 55 W, Huntington Drive, . SUMMARY This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Rusnak/Arcadia to operate a new and pre-owned (used) automobile sales dealership and automobile service center at the'vacant automobile dealership at 55 W, Huntington Drive. The Development Services Department is recommending 'approval of the application, subject to the conditions listed in this report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Rusnak/Arcadia LOCATION: 55 W. Huntington Drive REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to operate a new and pre-owned (used) , automobile sales dealership and automobile service center. . SITE AREA: Approximately 175,871 square feet (4.04 acres) FRONTAGES: Approximately 418 feet along W. Huntington Drive Approximately 889 feet along Santa Clara Street Approximately 528 feet along Morlan Place . EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is developed with a new-car showroom, a used-car sales office building, and two automobile service buildings. The property ;s zoned C-2 (General Commercial) and is within the Central Redevelopment Project Area. SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: Office building - zoned C-2 Northwest: Single~family residential backing up to Santa Clara St. -zoned R-1 Northeast: Church - zoned ceo East: Rod's Grill, Arcadia Self-Storage & the parking lot of the Elk's Lodge - zoned ceo County Park - zoned S-2 100-To-One Cocktail Lounge - zoned C-2 South: . Southwest: West: Great Wall Restaurant - zoned C-2 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial PROPOSAL & ANAL YS~ The applicant is proposing to operate a new and pre-owned (used) automobile sales dealership and service center in the existing facilities, The survey map generally indicates how the site will be used. New car sales will be at the existing showroom building at the comer of Huntington Drive and Morlan Place, New cars will be on display in the showroom building and in the areas in front of the building and immediately to the west. The bulk of the new car inventory, however, will be stored on the northern portion of the site. Pre-owned car sales will be at the sales building near the intersection of Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street with an outdoor display area in front of the building. Cars will be serviced in the two service buildings and the open area in between. The two service buildings face each other and provide a semi-enclosed open area that is . used for service work that does not need to be done on a hoist. This open area CUP 01-010 May 22, 2001 Page 2 of 10 . . . should be fully enclosed so that all service activities will not be visible from outside of the site. These uses will require an Industrial Waste Discharge Permit, and will have to comply with any applicable National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) requirements. The buildings and the site are presently being rehabilitated, which is to include slurry sealing and re-striping of the pavement, concealment of the existing chain-link fencing or replacement with wrought-iron fencing, and removal of any barbed wire. The buildings will have new tenant improvements installed and the exteriors will be repainted, The three larger buildings are required to have automatic fire sprinkler systems. The light standards.- have already been refitted with new lights, and a Modification (MC 01-015) was approved by the Modification Committee for a height of 20 feet in lieu of 15 feet fot approximately 15 of the light standards that are within 100 feet of the residentially zoned properties that back up to Santa Clara Street. The new light fixtures that were installed will limit their illumination along the west side of Santa Clara Street (adjacent to the ,back yards of the residences) to a level of about 0.1 foot-candle, which is substantially less, than the City's ,illumination standard of 1.115 average foot-candles for Santa Clara Street. Therefore, the project's on-site lighting will not have an impact on the residences that back up to Santa Clara Street. The light standards must be painted to match the buildings, The only new buildings that have so far been contemplated are a new or extended service reception canopy to accommodate four lanes of cars, and an enclosure to the north of the service area, to house a car waShing machine, This car washing machine may require an upgrading of the water service and a larger meter. Any new construction, as well as any significant exterior alferations of the existing buildings, including the repainting, and any signs (all signs and sign structures have been removed) are subject to Architectural Design Review approval by the City and Redevelopment Agency. Traffic and Parkina The primary entrance to the dealership will be the driveway on Huntington Drive. A limited amount of on-site customer parking will be provided along this driveway, but it is anticipated that most customers will u'se on-street parking, which is available on all three of the' streets that abut the site, At present, the curbside parking is unrestricted except in the immediate vicinity of Rod's Grill where there is a 2-hour limit. The survey map does not include a specific location for employee parking,' but space should be available in the areas labeled, "Cli,ent & Pre-Service Parking". CUP 01-010 May 22, 2001 Page 3 of 10 . There are 3 driveways (1 on Huntington Dr, with only westbound access, 1 on Santa Clara St. & 1 on Morlan PI.) that could provide access for customers bringing their cars to the service center. A reception center will be at the canopied area at the west 'end of the larger service building. This canopy may be extended or replaced to increase the reception lanes from 2 to 4. If a vehicle is not to be serviced immediately, the car will be parked in the area along Santa Clara Street. Vehicles in need of significant body repair work should be stored out-of-sight. After a car has been serviced, it will be washed and parked in the enclosed area immediately north of the service center. Deliveries The survey map does not indicate an on-site location for the delivery and pick-up of inventory. There ate traffic concerns if deliveries and pick-ups are to occur at curbside or in traffic lanes, Deliveries and pick-ups will not be allowed on Huntington Drive, Also, there are noise concerns on behalf of the residences that back up to Santa Clara Street if deliveries and pick-ups occur in that area outside of normal business hours (Le., from 7:00 a,m, to 7:00 p,m., MonClay thru Saturday. Normal business hours do not include Sundays and holidays), A plan and schedule for deliveries and pick-ups, whether they are to be conducted on- or off-site, should be provided for staff's review and approval. ' . Noise Automobile sales and servicing should not generate excessive noise, and the uses are subject to the City's Noise Regulations, However, the use of a public address system by an automobile dealership, while not excessively noisy, is a particular type of noise that is sometimes considered annoying by neighbors, Staff is especially concerned about such annoyanCes to the occupants of the residences that back up to Santa Clara Street, the patrons of the County Park, and the attendees at the Church, If a public address system is to be used at this location, it should be used and installed with consideration for the neighbors. Therefore, the use of a public address system and any outdoor speakers shall be limited to normal business hours (Le" from 7:00 a.m, to 7:00 p.m., Monday thru Saturday. Normal business hours do not include Sundays and holidays) and a plan for the installation of such should be reviewed and approved by staff. Another source of noise that can have undesirable effects at automobile dealerships is the delivery and pick-up of inventory that occurs outside of normal business hours. This concern can be addressed by having a plan and schedule for deliveries and pick-ups subject to City approval. . CUP 01-010 May 22, 2001 Page 4 of 10 . Landscaoina The ,current rehabilitation activities include the cleaning and replanting of the existing landscape areas, and the applicant has indicated that landscaping will be added to provide greenery along, all of the street frontages, to enhance the entrances to the site, and to decorate the showroom and pre-owned car sales b!Jilding. The areas at which new lan~scaping is to be provided are shown in red on the survey map. A d~tailed landscaping and irrigation plan shall be provided for City review and approval, and any changes to the landscaping in the parkway areas must be approved by the Public Works Services Department. Code Reauirements ' All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancies, building safety, 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 construction and tenant improvement plans for all of the buil~ings submitted for plan check review and approval. Fire safety and occupancy limits shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Fire Marshall based on the above-mentioned actual construction and tenant improvement plans, and must include, but are not limited to the following: . . All buildings over 2,500 square feet in area shall have a NFPA 13 (1996 Edition) automatic fire sprinkler system installed by'a licensed C-16 contractor with all ,sprinkler heads to be quick-responsety~, and all underground work to be done in accordance with NFPA 24. ' ' . The automatic'fire sprinkler systems are to be monitored by a central station and a certified copy of the central: station monitoring contract shall be presented to the Fire Marshall prior to occupancy. ' . Knox boxes shall be provided for access to all res,tricted areas. . Fire lanes shall be adequately marked with signs, 'striping, and curb or pavement painting. ' . . Permits from the Fire Marshall shall be obtained for operation of the automobile service center, storage of flammable and combystible materials, and for the performance of hot work, Industrial Waste Discharge Permits from the Public Works Services Department shall be obtained prior to occupancy and operation, of the automobile dealership and/or service center, and the automobile dealership and service center shall CUP 01-010 May 22, 2001 Page 5 of 10 . comply with the criteria and requirements of the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board for a Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan (SUSMP) to the satisfaction of the Public Works Services Director. ' Water services shall be provided, tested and inspected to the satisfaction of the Public Works Services Director and include, but are not limited to, the following: . Backflow preventers on the building fire sprinkler systems shall be as approved by the Public Works Services Department with screening from public view subject to approval by the Development Services DepartmenUPlanning Services. . Water Meter Clearance Application(s) and pressure test results if necessary shall be filed with the Public Works Services Department prior to the issuance of ahy building permits to ensure appropriate meter sizing, and adequate water service for domestic use and fire suppression purposes at the required pressure levels, . There are currently 3 water meters for the site, Any removals and/or new Installations shall be provided for by the developer In accordance with the specifications of the Public Works Services Department, and shall be il1stalled at locations pre-approved and marked by the Public Works Services Department. Any deviation from the City's specifications anc\lor pre-approved locations must . be approved prior to installation. . No water service facility, including any laterals, meters, f1ush-outs, backflow preventers, or fire hydrants may be located in any driveway, nor may such facilities be closer than 3 feet to any other utility installation or from the top of "x" of any driveway, . The landscaping irrigation system(s) shall be installed in accordance with the Uniform Plumbing Code and the Arcadia Municipal Code and shall include reduced pressure backflow preventers as approved by the Public Works Services Department. . All pipe, valves, hydrants, meters, fittings, other water service appurtenances, and disinfection and flushing of them shall meet the specifications 'of the Public Works Services Department. 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 CUP 01-010 May 22, 2001 Page 6 of 10 . . . 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 01-010 subject to the following conditions: 1, This approval of CUP 01-010 is for the specific uses (Le., sales of new & pre- owned automobiles and the operation of an automobile service center) as indicated on the survey map and in the application materials submitted for CUP 01-010, and the automobile sales dealership and service center shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with this approval of CUP 01-010. 2. The sale of any vehicle displayed and/or stored at this site, regardl.ess of its eventual delivery destination, is to be recorded as a retail sale in the City of Arcadia. 3. While all exterior improvements, including painting of the buildings, signs, on- site landscaping, and the refitting' of the light standards, are subject to architectural design review and approval, such shall include as a minimum, and be conditioned as follows, subject to the approval of the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency: a, Freestanding signs (the Code limits the site to 2 freestanding signs with a minimum distance of 200 feet between them) shall be limited to monument type signs with a maximum overall height of 12 feet (Le., including the sign area and any decorative base and/or cap) and their colors and materials shall be consistent with the architecture of the building. The final, design and location of any freestanding sign shall be subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, b. The automobile service' center' area shall be fully enclosed so that all service activities are not visible from outside of the site. Any vE;lhicles in need of significant body repair work that are to be stored or parked on the site for any period of time shall be stored out-of-sight. The design of the enclosure(s) and the location(s) for storage/parking of damaged vehicles CUP 01-010 May 22, 2001 Page 7 of 10 . shall be subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. c, Any existing chain-link fencing and gates are to be replaced with wrought- iron fencing and gates, or thoroughly concealed (e.g" with landscaping material) from public view. Any existing barbed wire and/or razor wire must be removed. Any new or replacement fencing to be installed shall be wrought iron. Compliance with these fence conditions is subject to Architectural Design Review and the final installations are subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. d. A detailed landscaping and irrigation plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of, the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency, and shall include, at a minimum, the following: ' , . i. New landscaping planters with a minimum 42-inch wide planting area shall be installed along the Huntington Drive and Morlan Place property lines in front of the new car showroom so that all of the. street frontages are landscaped, In addition to groundcover and shrubbery, trees shall be included at a maximum interval of 20 feet and two-thirds ~f them shall be 15-gallon and one-third of them shall be 24-inch box trees, ii. New landscaping planters with a minimum 3-foot wide planting area shall be provided immediately in front of and along the sides of both the new and pre-owned automobile sales buildings, and immediately behind the pre-owned automobile sales building. In addition to groundcover, shrubbery, and vines for screening of the wall, the landscaping for these buildings shall include 15-gallon trees at a maximum interval of 20 feet. Hi. New 20-foot long landscaping planter returns with a minimum 42-inch wide. planting area shall be installed at all the driveways along Huntington Drive and Santa Clara Street. In addition to groundcover and shrubbery, each planter return shall include two 24-inch box trees. iv. All existing and new landscaping planters shall be surrounded with continuous 6-inch high raised Portland concrete cement curbing, v, The landscaping in the existing planters along the perimeter of the site shall include 15-gallon trees at intervals that are consistent with the existing Crape Myrtle trees along Santa Clara Street. . CUP 01-010 May 22. 2001 Page 8 of 10 . . . vi. The tree wells on the west side of the westerly service building are to be planted with 15-gallon trees and vines to screen the wall. e. Materials and colors sample boards shall be provided for all of the buildings and the final building finishes are subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia ~edevelopment Agency. f. The light standards shall be painted 'to match the buildings subject to the approval of the Development Ser.vices Director and/or the Deputy Executive Direct?r of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. ' 4: The entire site is to be slurry sealed and re-striped. On-site employee and customer parking shall be provided. The striping plan, lane markings, and the number and locations of the employee and customer parking spaces are to be approved by the Fire Marshall and Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 5. A plan and schedule for deliveries and pick-ups, either on- or off-site, shall be provided (deliveries and pick-ups will not be allowed on Huntington Drive) and shall be subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of,the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 6. The use of a public address system and/or any outdoor speakers shall be limited to normal business hours (i.e., 7:00 a.m. to .7:00 p.m" Monday thru Saturday, except for hOlidays) and shall be installed and used in accordance to a plan that shall be subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Areadia Redevelopment Agency. 7. All conditions of approval and all life-safety items shall be compli,ed with prior to occupancy and operation, or any non-life safety items not completed may be bonded for to guarantee their completion in a timely manner subject to approval by the Development Services Director and/or the Deputy Executive Director of the Arcadia Redevelopment Agency. 8. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and COnditions of CUP 01-010 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals. ' 9. Approval of CUP 01-010 shall not take effect until the property owner and applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Planning Services to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. CUP 01-010 May 22, 2001 Page 9 of 10 . . . PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION ADDroval The Planning Commission should move to approve the Negative Declaration and adopt Resolution No. 1640: A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia, California, granting Conditional Use Pennit No. CUP 01..Q10 for a new and used automobile sales dealership and automobile service center at 55 W. Huntington Drive. The resolution is subject to approval by the City Attorney. Any substantive changes must be presented to the Planning Commission for approval. 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 May 22nd public hearing, please contact Associate Planner, Jim Kasama at (626) 574-5445, Approved by, Corkran W. Nicholson Planning Services Manager Attachments: Vicinity Map Aerial Photograph Survey Map Negative Declaration & Initial Study Resolution No. 1640 . , CUP 01-010 May 22, 2001 ' Page 10 of 10 . . . . ; <( '7 . ~ "..0& ----T'IIL'a-.----,--I1iitAfo I I ,. ,: I!. I I (t.ll 1(1\1 IS, ~ m,,., z , ~ t If : :: -.. \q . . ~.,,~ " GREAT WALL REST. III III i 8 ,0 0 ~ !i .;;0 5 ~ OJ NH(~/~()1) ,.. t.Cl4 '0 ~ -' HUNTINGTON \010".' COUNTY pARK VICINITY MAP CUP 01-010 Rusnak/Arcadia 55 W. 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"""'""'........._IYI'.. __.n,..- -...- ......,..... 1_"-",,,,__1 ....-......-.- ID_~""-.' --.... _ an",..... u.ntI AJ.TA I ACSM _""p -- ".... .....-DM --- -,- -, -,- - . _lr_. -* . . . (i) FIle No.: CUP 01-010 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 01-010 A Conditional Use Permit to operate a new and used automobile sales dealership and automobile service center. B. Location of Project: 55 W. Huntington Drive -In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles C, Name of Applicant, Project Sponsor, or Person Undertaking the Project: Rusnak I Arcadia c/o Mr. Frank Haney, 'Jr, 28116 Eucalyptus Avenue Highland, CA 92346 (626) 255-0674 The Clly 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 Ihe 'City's siaff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a signlflcanl effect on Ihe 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 Ihe City's General Plan, Redevelopment 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: Communlly Development Division Clly of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007, (626) 574-5423 The location and custodian of the documents and any other malerlal thai constitute the record 0 procaedlngs upon which the City based Its decision 10 adopt this Negative Declaration, are as follows: Community Development Division Cily of Arcadia 240 West Huntington Drive Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 Date: Signature James M. Kasama, Associate Planner (prlnted name & 1llIe) Date Posted: CaUfomla Envlronmen1B1 Quality Acl - Pege 1 of1- Negatlve Dee . . . FOe No,: CUP 01..()10 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 01-010 2. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia Development Services Dept.lCommunity Development m...IPlanning 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): 55 W. Huntington Drive - In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles 5. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Phone Number: Rusnak / Arcadia clo Mr. Frank Haney, Jr. 28116 Eucalyptus Avenue Highland, CA 92346 (626) 255-0674 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Classification: C-2: General Commercial Form "J" -1- CEQA Checklist 4/99 '. . . File No,: CUP 01-010 8. Description of Project: (Descrlbe'the whole action involved. Including but not limited to later phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-slte features necessary for its Implementation,) A Conditional Use Permit to operate a new and used automobile sales dealership and automobile service center. 9. Surrounding tand uses and setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings,) , The subject property is a vacant automobile dealership and service center, (vacant since 1993) on a major arterial. The west side of the site is bounded by Santa Clara Street. A restaurant is across the street from the southerly portion of the site and an office building is across the street from the northerly portion. In between these commercial uses are single--family residences that back-up to Santa Clara Street. The north side of the site is adjacent to a parking lot for a church. The east side of the site is bounded by Morlan Place. Across Morlan Place are a res~aurant and self-storage/truck rental business, The south side of the site is on Huntington Drive and across the street is the Los Angeles County Park. , 10. Other public agencies whose approval is required: (e,g" permits, financing approval, participation agreement) The City Building Services, Engineering Division, Fire Marshall, Public Works Services, and Water Services will review any construction plans for tenant improvements for compliance with all applicable construction codes and will oversee construction and installation of any necessary infrastructure or improvements within the public right-of-way. ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that isa "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on thle following'pages: [ ] Aesthetics [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] Agricultural Resources [ ] Noise [ ] Air Quality [ ] Population r Housing [ ] Biological Resources [ ] Public Services [ ] Cultural Resources [ ] Recreation [ J Geology / Soils [ ] Transportation I Traffic [ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ ] Utilities / Service System~ [ ] Hydrology / Water Quality [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance [ ] Land Use / Planning Form"J" -2- CEQA ChecklIst 4/99 . . . File No,: CUP 01-010 DETERMINATION: (To be completed by the Leed Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [XI I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [I I'find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because revisions in the project have been made by or agreed to by the applicant. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared, [I I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment, and an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. [I I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant impact" or "potentially significant unless mitigated impact" on the environment, but at least one effect 1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed. [I I find that although the proposed project COULD have a significant effect 01:1 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. ~?7~ James M. Kasama, Associate Planner (Printed Name & Tnle) Date: April 18. 2001 For: City of Arcadia Form "J" -3- CECA Checkllst 4/99 . . . File No.: CUP 01..()10 EVALUATION O~ 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 senslllve receptors to pollutants, based on a project.speclfic screening analysls), 2. All answers must take account of the whole action Involved, Including off-slte 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 physlcel Impact may occur, then the checklist answers must indicate whether the Impact is potentially signlficent, less than significant with mitigation, or less than'slgnificanl. 'Potentially Significant Impact' Is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect 15 significant. If there are one or more, 'Potentially Significant Impact' entries when the determination Is made, an EIR Is required. 4. 'Negatlve Declaration: Less Than Significant WIth Mitigation Incorporated' applies where, the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from 'Potentlally Significant Impact' to a 'Less Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must descrtbe 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 CECA 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 eartier analysis c) MItigation Measures, For effects that are "Less Than SignIficant WIth Mitigation Measures Incorporated," describa the mitigation measures which were Incorporated or refined from the eartier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the project, 6, Lead agencies are encouraged to Incorporate into the checklist, references to information sources for potential Impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement Is substantiated. 7. Supporting Information Sources: A source list should be attached, and other sources, uses or individuals contacted should be cited In the discussion. 8. This Is only a suggested form, and lead agencies are free to use different formats; however, lead 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 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- CEQA Checklist 4/99 . . . FOe No,: CUP OHl10 Less Than Slgnlllcant Potentla1ly WIth Less Than Slgnlllcant Mitigation Significant No Impact IncotJ'O'IIllon Impact Impact I, AESTHETICS - Would the projed: a) Have a sulistantlal adverse effed on a scenic vista? [ I [ I [] [Xl b) . Substantially damage scenic resources, Including, but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? [ ] [ ] [] [X] c) Substantially degrade the existing visual charader or quality of the site and its surroundings? [ I [ ] [] [Xl d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare, which would adversely affed day or nighttime views In the area? I ] [ ] [X] [] The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above impacts. The lighting of the site has been rehabilitated and the new lights are better able to control the spillage of light off-site than the old ones did. The rehabilitation of the property will be a visualimprovemenl. II. AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES - (In determining whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant environmenta' effects,' 'ead agencies may rafer to tne California Agrlcuitural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by tne California Departmant of Conservation as an optional model to use In assessing Impacts on agriculture and farmland,) Would the projed: 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 Callfomla Resources Agency, to non- agricultural use? [ ] [ ] [] [Xl b) Conflid with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Ad contrad? [ ] [ ] [) [X] 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? [ ] [ ] I) [X] There are no agricultural resources on the site or In the vicinity of the proposed projed. The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any of the above impacts, Ill. AIR QUALITY - (wnere available, tile significance critarla establisned by the applicable air quality managemant or pollution control district may be relied upon to make tne following determinations,) Would the proposal: a) Confl1d with or obstrud implementation- of the applicable Air Quality PI!!n? [ I [ ] [] [Xl b) Violate any air quality standard or ~ntribute.substantially to an existing or projeded air quality violation? I ] I ] [] IX] c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the projed region Is non- attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (Including releasing emissions, which exceed quantitative thresholds for ozone precursors)? ( ] [ ] [] [Xl d) Expose sensitive receptors to subStantial pollutant concentrations? [ ] I ] I J [Xl e) Create objedlonable odors affeding a substantial number of people? [ I [ J I I [X) The proposed automobile dealership and service center will Ol;CuPY an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) in a fully developed commercial area. The proposed Form";- ~ CECA CheckJlst 4199 . . -. File No,: CUP 01-010 Less Then SIgnIficant 'p0tentla1Iy With Less Then Significant M1Ugatlon Significant No ImpatI Incorporation Impact Impact uses are subject to applicable air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District and will not have any of the above impacts. IV. BIOLO~ICAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Have a substantial adverse Impact, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candid'ate, 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? [ J [ I [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 California Department of Fish and Game or U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service? [ I [ I [I [Xl c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands as defined by Section 404 of the Cllian Water Act (Including, but notJimited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc,) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means? [ I [ I [I [Xl d) Interfera substantlaliy 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 [I [XI e) Confiict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? [ I [ I [I [XI f) Confilct with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Communlly Plan, or other approved iocal, regional or state habitat conservation plan? [ I [ I [I [XI There are no biological resources on the site, or oak trees that would be subject to the City's Oak Tree Preservation Ordinance, The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) 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 [ I [I [XI b} Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5? [ I [ I [I [XI c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature? [ I [ I [I [XI d} Disturb any human remains, including those Interred outside of formal cemeteries? [ I [ I [I [XI There are no cultural resources on the site, The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant for 10+ years) 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: Q Rupture 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 Form"J" -6- CEQA Checkli1lt 4199 . . . File No,: CUP 01-010 ~ Than Significant PoIenUaIly WIth ~ Than Significant MitlgalIon Slgnlllcanl No Impact IncorpoIlll1on Impact Impact on other substanlial evidence of a known fault? (Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special ,Publication 42), [ ] [ ] [I [Xl 'II) !3trong seismic ground shaking? [ ] [ ] [J (X] ill) Seismic-related ground failure, Including liquefaction? [ ] [ ] [J [Xl Iv} landslides [ I [ ] [I (X] b) Result in substantial soli erosion or the loss of topsoil? [ ] [ ] [J (X] c) Be located on a geologic unit or soli that is Unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potenlially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse? [ ] [ ] [J [Xl d} Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the, Unlfonn BUilding Code (1994) creating substantial risks to life or property? [ ] [ I [I [Xl e} Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or, altematlve wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater? [ ] [ ] [J [Xl The 'proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) in a fully developed commercial area. The location has not been detennined to bt 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 filling, No unique geologic features have been identified at the site. The site is connected to the local sewer system. The project will not have any of the above-mentioned 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 disposel of hazardous materials?' [ I [ ] (X] [] b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and, accident condllions Involving the release of hazardous materials Into the environment? [ ] [ 1 [] [Xl c} Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one- quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? [J ,[ 1 (Xl [I d) Be located on a slte 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? [ ] [ ] [1 (X] e) For a project located within.an airport land use plan, or where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or pUblic use airport, would the project result In a safety hazard for people reSiding or working In the project area? [ ] [ ] [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 working in the project area? [ ] [ ] [J (X] g) Impair implementation of, or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? [1 [1 [I (X] Form -J- -7- CECA ChecJclIst 4199 . . /. File No,; CUP 01-010 Less Than Significant PotenUally WIth Less Than Slgnlllcant MItIgalIon Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact 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? [ I [ ] [I [XI The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and serviCf! center (vacant since 1993) In a fully developed commercia,l area. The proposed uses will involve the routine transport, use, and disposal of those hazardous materials typically associated with automobile servicing. There are two schools [First Ave. (AUSD) & Bamhart (private)lthat are about Yo of a .mlle from the subject property. The transport, use, and disposal of the hazardous materials will be done In accordance with all local, state and Federal regulations, The proposed project should not have any of the above-mentioned impacts. VIII. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUAUTY - Would the project: a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? [ I [ ] [I [X] 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 permits have been granted)? [ I [ I [] (X] c) S.ubstantlally 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 substanllal erosion or siltation on- or off-site? [ ] [] [I [Xl 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? [ I [ I [] (X] e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? [ I [ I [I [X] 1) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality [ I [ I [I [X) g) Place hOUSing within a 1 CO-year flood hazard area as mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? [I [ ] [I [X] h) Place structures within a 1 CO-year flood hazard area, which would Impede or redirect flood flows? [ I [ I [] [X) o 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 proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) In a fuliy developed commercial area, The proposed use will comply with the requirements of the NPDES and SUSMP so as not to violate Regional Water Quality Control Board water quality standards or waste discharge requirements, will not, alter absorption rates, drainage pattems, 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 ofthe above-mentioned Impacts. Form -J- ~ CEQA. Checklist 4/99 . . . File No,: CUP 01-010 Less Than S1gnlftcanl PotentIally WIth Less Than Slgnlftcanl MltIgaIlon Significant No Impact Incorporation Impact Impact IX. LAND USE & PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? [ I [ I [1 [XI b) 'Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (Including, but not limited to, the general plan, speclflc plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect? [ I [ I [I [X] c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? [ I [I ' [1 [Xl The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) In a fully developed commercial area. The proposed project will not have any of the above-mentioned impacts. 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 [I [I [X) b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally important minerai resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific pl!!n or other land use plan? [ I [ I [I [X] There are no known minerai resources at the subject site, The proposed automoblle dealership and service center will occupy an eXisting vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) In a fully developed commercial area, and will not have any of the above-mentioned impacts. XI. NOISE - Would the project result In: a) Exposure of persons to, or generation of noise levels In excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? [ I I J I I [Xl b) Exposure of persons to, or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundbome noise level,S? [ I [ I [] [Xl c) A substantial pennanent 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 [ I [I [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? [ I [ I [I [X) 1) 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 [1 [X] The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) in a fully developed commercial area. The re- introduction of the proposed uses are a noise source that has not been present since the site was vacated, but any noise generated by the proposed uses should not exceed established standards, and should not result In an Increase in the amblent noise levels already existing in the area, 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 othar Infrastructure)? [ I [ I I I [X) Form"J" -9- CECA Checkl1st 4199 . . . FOe No.: CUP 01-01 a Less Than Significant Polenllslly With Less Than Significant MltIgatIon Significant No Impact IncorponlUon Impact Impact b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ J [ ] [] (X] c) 'Dlsplace substantial numbers' of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? [ J [ ] [] [XJ The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) In a fully developed commercial area, and will not have any of the above-mentioned impacts. XIII. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project result In substantlal adverse physical Impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered govemmental facilities, need for new or physically altered govemmental facilities, the construction of which would cause significant environmental Impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other perfonnance objectives for any of the public services: a) Fire protection? [ ] [ ] [] (X] b) Police protection? ( ] [ ] [J [X] c) Schools? [ ] [ ] [) (X] d) Pa~? [ ] [ ] [] [X] e) Other public facilities? , [ ) [ 1 [J (X] The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service Center' (vacant since 1993) in a fully developed commercial area, and will not have any of the above-mentioned impacts. XIV. RECREATION - Would the project: a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional pa~ or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated? [ ] [ ] [] (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 automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) In a fully developed commercial area, and will not have any of the above-mentioned impacts. XV. TRANSPORTATION /, 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 O.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 Individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? [ J [ ] [] (X] c) Result In a change in air traffic pattems, Including either an Increase in traffic levels or a change In location that results in substantial sefety risks?' [ ] [ ] [] (X] d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g" sharp curves or dangerous Intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., fann equipment)? [ ] [ ] [J [X] e) Result In inadequate emergency access1 [ ] [ J [J [X] f) Result in Inadequate par:klng capacity? [ ] [ J [] [X] Form"J" -1Go CEQA CheclcIlst 4199 . . . RIe No,' CUP 01-010 Less Than Slgnlllcanl PotenIlaIly WIth Less Than SIgn1f1can1 Mlllgatlon Slgnlflcanl No Impecl 1.-poraIIon Impecl Impecl g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs supporting altematlve transportation (e,g.. bus tumouts, bicycle racks)? [I [ I [I !XI The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) In a fully developed commercial area, and will not have any of the above-mentioned Impacts. The surrounding street system is adequate for the anticipated traffic of the proposed uses and the City's Transportation Master Plan had taken into consideration the reuse of the subject property, XVI. UTILITIES & SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the 'project: a) Exceed wastewater treatment requlll!ments of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? [ I [ I [I [XI b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facllltles or expansion of existing facllitles, the construction of which could ceuse significant environmental effects? [ I [ I [I [Xl c) Require or result in'the construction of new storm water drainage facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? [ I [ I [I [Xl d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded entitlements needed? [ I [ I [I [XI 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 [Xl f) 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 [ I [I [Xl The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) in a fully developed commercial area, and will not have any of the above-mentioned 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 specles, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range ofa rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate Important examples of the major periods of Callfomla histol)' or prehistol)'? [ I [ I [I [XI b) Does the project have impacts that are Individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? iCumulatlvely 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 [ I [I [XIc) Does the project have environmental effects. which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or Indirectly? [ I [ I [I !XI The proposed automobile dealership and service center will occupy an existing vacant automobile dealership and service center (vacant since 1993) in a fully developed commercial area. and will not have any ofthe above-mentioned impacts. Form"J" -11- CeQA Checklist 4199 FileNo. (l JJ P (') 1-010 Date Filed: 1../ -1-0/ CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM General Information 1. Applicanrs Name: RlJSNAK/b~ Address: 55 W~t. lmt:ingtQl'!DtiYe..:kcadia;.,CA-~;LQD7 , -- ~. -,- ...' -. "'~'" . Wo' .-~ t ,'.. '".'~ . . .. ~ 3. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: Paul P. Rusnak (626) 449-~~77 nr Frank Haney (:f,,) ~li2.a) 712 Qlil~ 28//(, CuC""/..,(pht; Ave. ~J.I~ OA "Z3~ (6u,) ZSS"- Ob7'f T' 4, List and describe any other related pennits and other public approvals required for this project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies: :&rl1ding Permit - Electrical' PPrnl; t . S. Zone Classification: f - z.: c..-~ Cv",'" eV-CI...1 6. General Plan.Designation: (t~c;gm.::'b.C ~":i ,l<..ee Proiect Description 7. Proposed use of site (project description): RlataU Auton:pbile DecIlership (new cars, used &rs, Parts & service) 8. Site size: ' 4.04 acres 9, Square footage per building: fuilding A. 7,010, Building :e 1;726, Build;4:1g C 9 ,968, fui.lding D 3,744 10. Number offIoors of construction: 1 1 L Amount of off-street parking provided: N/ A. 12, Proposed scheduling of project: Canpletion by November 2001 13. Anticipated incremental development lliknown at this time ." If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: N/A 15. . 16. If conunercial, indicate the type, i.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: N/A If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: N/A 17. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, eStimated occupancy, loading , facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: NLA 18, Ifth ' , I Nodi&ic..ull'" d" I 't ' 1" thi d' di t I I e project mvo ves a vanallee, con Ihona use perml or zorung app Icahon, state s an m ca e c ear y why the app lication is required: Yes - exterior lighting h*-. tUr? "'I A1'II!... Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? eets as necessary), , 20. 2\. 22. 23, 24. 25. 26. .. Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional YES NO 19, Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteratin of ground contours. [J iii [J ~ [J l!l [J ~ [J l!l [J ~ [J l!l [J ~ Oil [J E,l.R, 0411 2/00 Page 2 Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or pubIiclands 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 pattersn. 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. YES NO . ,Substantia"l change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.) o 29. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (el~tricity, oil, natural gas, etc.) o 30. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects. o 31. Storm water system discharges from areas for materials storage, vehicle or equipment fueling, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage delivery or loading docks, or other outdoor workareas? afJ 32. A significantly environmentally harmful increase in the flow rate or volume of storm water runoff'? o 33, A significantly environmentally harmful increase in erosion of the project site or surrounding areas? o 34. Storm water discharges that would significantly impair the beneficial uses of receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefits (e,g. riparian corridors,wetlands, etc.)? o . Harm to tlie biological integrity of drainage systems and water bodies? Environmental Settinl!, o fi3 afJ I!J o Iil [J [I [) 36. 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, any existing structures on the site, and the use of the structures. Attach photographs of the site, Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted. ' 37, Describe (on a separllte sheet) the surrounding properties, including information.oo 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, andth8:t the facts, statements, and information presented are true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. L( -q-() ( Date . E.I.R. 04/12/00 Page 3