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RESOLUTION NO. 1632
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, GRANTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
NO. CUP 01-005 TO EXPAND THE EXISTING TUTORIAL CENTER
AT 802-806 S.. FIRST AVENUE.
WHEREAS, on December 26, 2000, an application was filed by Rae Shiau to
expand an existing tutorial center into the adjacent 2,408 square-foot office space
(Development Services Department Case No. CUP 01-005) at 802-806 S. First
Avenue, more particularly described as follows:
Lots 38 and 39 of Block 62 of Part of the Arcadia Santa Anita Tract, in
the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles, State of Caiifomia, as per
map recorded in Book 16, Page 58 of Miscellaneous Records, in the
Office of the County Recorder of Said County.
EXCEPT therefrom the South 15 feet of said Lot 38.
ALSO EXCEPT the West 10 feet of said Lots 38 and 39 as conveyed to
the City of Arcadia, by Deed recorded June 29, 1954, in Book 44941,
Page 22, of Official Records.
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on February 13, 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 February 13, 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.
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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 Califomia 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 01-005 to expand an existing tutorial center into the
adjacent 2,408 square-foot office space at 802-806 S. First Avenue, subject to the
following conditions:
1. That the tutorial center shall be maintained and operated in a manner
that is consistent with the application and plans submitted and approved for
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-005.
2. That the Morial center shall continue to provide the existing
transportation to the site as stipulated by Conditional Use Pennit No. CUP 98-024.
3. That there shall be no parking or stopping along the driveway aisle for
picking-up or dropping-off of students.
4. That all City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection,
occupancy, and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of the Building
Services and the Fire Department.
5. That the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-005 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.
6. That all conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to the opening
of the expanded portion of the tutorial center. Noncompliance with the plans,
provisions and conditions of approval of Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-005
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shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals for the
. tutorial center.
7. That the tutoring center shall be closed on Sundays.
SECTION 4. The decision, findings, and conditions of approval contained
in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of February 13, 2001, by
the following vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson and Murphy
NOES: None
SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution
and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. '
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution No. 1632 was adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on February 13, 2001, by the
following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Bruckner, Huang, Kalemkiarian, Olson and Murphy
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Chairman, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
Secretary, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attomey
City of Arcadia
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STAFF REPORT
DIDffiLOPMrnNTSER~CESDEPARTMrnNT
February 13, 2001
TO:
FROM:
Arcadia City Planning Commission
Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: Candyce Burnett, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 01-005
SUMMARY
This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Rae Shiau to expand an
existing tutoring center that currently administers academic programs to children from
Kindergarten to 8th grade at 802-8q6 S. First Avenue. The intent of the learning
center is to aid young students to become academically successful in school.
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The Development Services Department is recommending approval of CUP 01-005
and adoption of Resolution 1632 granting the conditional use permit subject to the
conditions in this staff report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Rae Shiau (properly owner)
LOCATION: 802-806 S. First Avenue
REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing educational learning
center
SITE AREA: Approximately 10,800 sq.ft. (0.247 acres)
FRONTAGES: 80 feet along First Avenue and 135 feet along Alice Street.
EXISTING. LAND USE & ZONING:
The site is developed with a 6,070 sq.ft. office building and 11 on-site parking
spaces. The site is zoned C-2.
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SURROUNDING lAND USES & ZONING:
North: Mixed commercial; zoned C-2
South: Mixed commercial and a church; zoned C-2
East: Multi-family residential; zoned PR-3 and R-3
West: Mixed commercial; zoned C-2
GENERAL PIAN DESIGNATION:
The site is designated as Commercial
BACKGROUND
On Noveinber 24, 1998, the Planning Commission approved GUP 98-024 to operate
a tutoring center at 806 S. First Avenue. At this time the applicant was proposing to
occupy a 3,662 sq.ft. office space to tut~r approximately 90 students from
Kindergarten to the 8th grade. The remaining 2,408 square foot space was being
occupied by an office use.
PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to expand an existing tutorial
center of 3,662 sq.ft. to approximately 5,800 sq.ft., at 802-806 First Avenue.
Currently, the school has an enrollment of approximately 90 students from grade
kindergarten through 8th grade. The proposed expansion is 'for the purpose of
increasing enrollment to accommodate students from grade kindergarten through
12th, by converting an existing vacant office area (located in the same building) into 3
additional classrooms and one new office space.
The learning center will employ one additional school administrator, who will be the
new site director. Business hours will be from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday through
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A learning center is a permitted use in the C-2 zone with an approved conditional use
permit.
CUP 01-005
February 13, 2001
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PARKING
Currently, the tutorial center operates by having their students dropped off in the
parking lot by parents and public transportation. Also, the tutoring center provides
transportation through an agreement with the Arcadia School District. The applicant
has indicated (see attached letter) that with the addition of older high school students
the on-site parking will still be adequate because many of these students will walk
from the high school or be dropped off and picked up. Additionally, the school
currently has an agreement by covenant, with the neighboring Arcadia Presbyterian
Church, to utilize the southerly portion of the Church's parking lot which currently
provides approximately 120 parking spaces.
The proposal will provide approximately 4,526 sq.ft. of classroom space ( Le., 2,326
sq.ft. of existing seating plus 2,200 sq.ft. of new classroom space) that requires one
parking space per 35 sq.ft. of instructional area. Based on this requirement, 130
spaces are required for the learning center.
Currently, the site has a parking deficiency of 56 spaces, and with the additional
classrooms, the overall parking deficiency for the site would be 119 spaces Le., 11
on-site spaces provided in lieu of 130 required by code. However, with the parking
agreement between the school and the church, the parking will meet the code
requirement. .
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Uses such as tutoring centers require conditional use permits, and traffic'concerns
can be addressed as part of the consideration .of such applications. Generally, staff
does not encourage uses, which are deficient in parking, however, based upon the
applicant's proposal which includes a shared parking agreement, it is staffs opinion
that the proposed use would be appropriate for the site.
The applicant shall be required to comply with all code requirements as determined
necessary by the Building Official, Fire Marshall, Public Works Services Director 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
CUP 01-005
February 13, 2001
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historical or aesthetic significance. When conSidering the record as a whole, there is
no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on
wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. Therefore, a
Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use
Permit No. CUP 01-005 subject to the following conditions:
1. The learning center shall be maintained and operated in a manner that is
consistent with the application and plans submitted and approved for CUP 01-
005.
2. That the tutoring center shall continue to provide existing transportation to the
site, as stipulated in CUP 98-024.
3. There shall .be no parking or stopping along the driveway aisle for picking-up/or
dropping off of students.
4. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy,
and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the
. Fire Department.
, 5. Approval of CUP 01-005 shall not take effect until the property owner and
applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the
Development Services Department to indicate acceptance of the conditions of
approval.
6. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to the opening of the
expanded portion of theleaming center. Noncompliance with the plans,
provisions and conditions of CUP 01-005 shall be grounds for immediate
suspension or revocation of any approvals for the remedial tutoring center.
FINDINGS AND MOTIONS
Approval
The Planning Commission should move to approve and file the Negative Declaration
and adopt Resolution No. 1632: A Resolution of the Planning Commission ofthe City
of Arcadia, California, granting Conditional Use Permit No. 01-005 to operate a
educational learning center.
CUP 01-005
February 13, 2001
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Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application,
the Commission should state the reasons for denial and direct staff to prepare the
appropriate resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings.
If any Planning Commissioner, or' other interested party has any questions or
comments regarding this matter priorto the February 13, 2001 public hearing, please
conta~,~s,istant Planner, Candyce Burnett at (626) 574-5444. '
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Attachments: Land Use and Zoning Map
Plans
Negative Declaration & Initial Study
Resolution 1632
Letter from the applicant
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February 13, 2001
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Ale No,: CUP 01-005
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE OECLARA TION
Adopted: -- D R AFT --
Title and Description of Project:
Conditional Use Permit CUP 01-005: A conditional use permit to operate a 5,800 sq.ft. tutorial
at 802-806 S. First Ave.
Location of Project:
802-806 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
Name of Applicant or Project Sponsor:
Applicant: Rae Shiau
802-8065. First Ave
Arcadia, CA 91006 .
(626) 291-2345
Contact:
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Finding:
The 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 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 based on the
consistency of the proposed project with the City's General. Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
The Planning Commission hereby finds that this Negative Declaration reflects its independent
judgment. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at the location listed below. The
location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constitute the record of
proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declaration are as
follows:
City of Arcadia
Development Services DepUCommunity Development Division/Planning Services
240West Huntington Drive
Arcadia, CA 91007
Staff member: Candyce Burnett, Assistant Planner (626) 574-5444
Date Received for Filing:
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ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit No. 01-005
2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of Arcadia
Development Services Department
Community Development Division I Planning Services
240 W. Huntington Drive
P.O. Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
3. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Candyce Burnett (626) 574-5444
4. Project Location: 802-806 S.l'rrst Avenue
5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Rae Shiau
802~806 S. First Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
(626) 291-2345
6. General Plan Designation:
Commercial
7. Zoning: C-2
8. Description of Project: (Describe the whole action involved, including but not limited to later
phases of the project, and any secondary, support, or off-site features necessary for its
implementation. Attacb additional sheet(s) if necessary.):
A Conditional Use Permit to operate a 5,800 sq.ft tutorial at 802-806 S. First Ave.
9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.)
North:
South:
East:
West:
Mixed commercial; zoned C-2
Mixed commercial and church; zoned C-2
Multi-family residential; zoned PR-3 Wld R-3
Mixed commercial; zoned C-2
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or
participation agreement):
City Engineering Division I City MaintenWlce Department I City Water Division I Los Angeles
County Engineer
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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least
one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
. Aesthetics ~ Agriculture Resources Air Quality
Biological Resources .Cultural Resources ~ Geology I Soils
Hazards & Hazardous Hydrology I Water Quality Land Use I Planning
Materials
Noise ~ Population I Housing
~ Mineral Resources
Recreation Transportation 1 Traffic
Public Services
Utilities 1 Service Systems Mandatory Findings of
~ Significance
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DETERMINATION (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 project proponent. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
I find that the proposed project MA Yhave a significant effect on the environment, and an
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORTis required.
I find that the proposed project MAY have a "potentially significant or "potentially significant unless
mitigated" impact on the environment, but at least one effect I) has been adequately analyzed in an
earlier document pursuant to applicable legal standards, and 2) has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on the earlier analysis as described on attached sheets. An ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed.
I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, because
all potentially significant effect~ (a) have been analyzed adequately in an earlier EIR or NEGATIVE
DECLARATION pursuant tnapplicable standards, and (b) have been avoided or mitigated pursuant
to that earlier EIR or NEGATIVE DECLARATION, including revisions or mitigation measures that
are im ed upon the proposed project, nothing further is required.
2/1/200 I
Date
CITY OF ARCADIA
For
S ignatur
Candvce urnett
Printed Name
CITY/RVPUB/2000200 1/546265
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EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS:
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I) 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 parentheses following
each question. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information
sources show that the impact simply does not apply to p!"lljects like the one involved (e.g. the
project falls outside a fault rupture ,zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is
based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g, the project will not expose
sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis).
2) All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-
site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as
operational impacts.
3) Once the lead agency has 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 detennination is made, an ElR is required.
4) "Negative Declaration: Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporated" applies where
the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant
Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation
measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level
(mitigation measures from Section xvn, "Earlier Analyses," may be cross-referenced). .
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5) Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program ElR, or other CEQA
process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier ElR or negative declaration. Section
15063(c)(3)(O). In this case, a brief discussion.should identify the following:
a) Earlier Analyses Used. Identify and state where they are available for review.
b) Impacts Adequately Addressed. Identify which effects from the above checklist were
within the scope of and adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable
legal standards, and.state whether such effectS were addressed by mitigation measures based
on the earlier analysis.
c) Mitigation Measures. For effects that,are "Less than Significant with Mitigation
Measures Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures which were incorporated or refined
from the earlier document and the extent to which they address site-specific conditions for the
project.
6) Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to 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.
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7) Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or
individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion.
8) This is only a suggested fonn, and lead agencies are free to use different fonnats; however,
lead agencies should normally address the questions form this checklist that are relevant to a
project's environmental effects in whatever format is selected.
9) The explanation of each. issue should identify:
a) the significance criteria or threshold, if any, usedlo evaluate each question; and
b) the mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significance.
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Issues:
I. AESTHETICS. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista?
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but
not Iim ited to, tress, rock Olttcroppings, and historic
buildings within a state scenic highway?
c) Substai1tially degrade the existing visual character or
q~lity of the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which
would adversely affect day or nightlimeviews in the area?
The proposed shool is surrounded by commercial and
residential uses. The proposal will be required to
comply with local architectural standards,
illumination limits, and will not effect scenic vista.
II. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES. In determining
whether impacts to agricultural resources are significant
environmental effects,Jead agencies may refer to the
California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site
Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California
Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in
assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the
project:
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 Califomia Resources
Agency, to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural. use, ora
Williamson Act contract?
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Mitigation Sillllificant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
x
x
x
x
FORM "J"
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c) Involve other changes in the existing environment
which, due to their location or nature, could result in
conversion of Farmland , to non-agricultural use?
The proposat is consistent with the commercial
designation in the General Plan and with the C-2
zoning of the site, and is required to comply witb the
regulatious any other jurisdictioual ageucy with
applicable environmental regulations. The proposal is
for a: tutorial use, which is consistent with the
surrounding development.
m. AIR QUALITY. Where available, the significance
criteria established by the applicable air quality
management or air pollution control district may be relied
upon to make the following detenninations. Would the
project:
a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the
applicable air quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute
substantially to an existing or projected air quality
violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of
any criteria pollutant for whicb the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air
quality standard (including releasing emissions which
exceed quantitative thresholds for'ozoneprecursors)?
d) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
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Significant
Impact
FileNo: CUP 01-005
LessTI1DIl
Significant
With Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
x
x
x
FORM "J"
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e) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial
number of people?
The proposed tutorial will not expose sensitive
receptors to pollutants, alter climatic conditions, or
result in objectionable odors. The development of tbe
site will be in accoroance with local air quality
regulations as administered by the South Coast Air
Quality Management District. No objectionable odors
have been associated with the proposed use.
IV. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or
through habitat modifications, on any species identified as
a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or
regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department ofFish and Game or U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian
habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in
local or regional plans, policies, regulations or by the
California Department of Fish and Game or U.S. Fish. and
Wildlife Service?
c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally
protected wetlands as dermed by Section 404 of the Clean
Water Act (includirig, but not limited to, marsh, vernal
pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other means?
d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any
native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or
with established native resident or migratory wildlife
corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites?
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances
protecting biolClgical resources, such as a tree preservation
policy or ordinance?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 01-005
Less Than
Significant
With Less Than
Mitigatioo Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
x
x
x
x
FORM "J"
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Issues:
t) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat
Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation
Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan?
Tbe proposed tutorial is within a popillated area zoned
for sucb uses in wbicbsimilar projects bave been
developed. The proposal will not bave any impacts on
biologicall'f!sources. None of the above circumstances
exist.
V. CULTURAL RESOURCES. Would lhe project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of a historical resource as defined in 9 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance
of an archaeological resource pursuant to 9 15064.5?
c) Directly Clr indirectly destroy a unique paleontological
resource or site or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred
outside.of fonnal cemeteries?
Tbe proposed tutorial is within a populated area zoned
for commercial uses in wbich similar projects have
been developed. None ofthe above resources have
been identified at the subject area, and none of the
impacts bave been associated with tbe proposed use.
VI. GEOLOGY AND SOILS -- Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial
adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury or death
involving:
i) 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 on
other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to
Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42.
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Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 01-005
Less ThlUl
Significant
With Less ThlUl
Mitigation SignifiClUlt No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
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ii) Strong seismic ground shaking?
iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including
liquefaction?
iiii) Landslides?
b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil tha~ is unstable, or
that would become unstable as a result.of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral
spreading, subsidence, liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table] 8-1-
B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating
substantial risks to life or property?
e) Have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use
of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste
water?
While this entire region is snbject to the effects of
seismic activity, the subject location has not been
determined to be especially susceptible to any of the
above geologicat or soil problems.
vn. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.
Would the project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through the routine transport, use, or
disposal of hazardous materials?
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Significant
Impact
File N6: CUP 01-005
Less Than
Significant
With Less ThOll
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
FORM "1"
Issues:
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b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and
, accident conditions involving the release of hazardous
materials into the environment?
c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or
acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within
one-quarter mile ofan existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of
hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to
Government Code section 65962.5 and, as a result, would
it create a significant hazard to the public or the
environment?
e) Fora project located within an airport land use plan or,
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airport, would the project
result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
. the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity ofa private airstrip,
would the project result in a safety hazard for people
residing or working in the project area?'
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with
an adopted emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of
loss, injury or death involving wildland fires, including
where wildlands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where
residences are intermixed with wildlands?
The City Building Services and the City Fire
Department will review the plans for the tutorial to
prevent any of the ahove impacts. No existing sources
of potential health hazards have heen identified at the
subject property.
.
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 0 I-OO~
Less Than
Significant
With Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
FORM "J"
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Issues:
VOl. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY.
Would the project:
a) Violate any water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there
would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a Jowering of
the local groundwater table level (e.g., the production rate
of pre-existing nearby wells would drop to a level which
would not support existing land uses or planned uses for
which permits have been granted)?
c) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of the course
of a stream or river, in a manner which would result in
substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
d) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the
site or area, including through the alteration of 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 storm water drainage
systems or provide substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff?
f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality?
g) Place housing within a IOO-year flood hazard area as
mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood
Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation
map? .
i) Place within a lOO-year flood hazard area structures
which would impede or redirect flood flows?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
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File No: CUP 01-005
Less Than
Significant
With Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
IncolpOnlted Impact
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
FORM "J"
Issues:
Potentially
Significant
Impaet
File No: CUP 01-005
Less Than
Significant
With Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impac.l
Incorporated Impact
.
j) Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss,
injury nr death involving flooding, including flooding as a
result of the failure of a levee or dam?
x
k) Inundation by seiche, tsunami, or mudflow?
x
The p"oposalis for a tutorial facility in an existing
building, and will only change the existing absorption
rate abd the existing drainage pattern of the subject
site. The proposed site alterations would not result in
, any of the above impacts.
IX. LAND USE AND PLANNING. Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
x
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or - X
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)adnpted
. for the purpose Of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable babitat conservation plan X
or natural community conservation plan?
The proposed tutorial is consistent with the general
plan and zoning designation for the area. The
requested use permit is a permit process to establish
specific conditions for the consideration of allowing
the use within the City of Arcadia. Such a permit will
not affect existing land uses or general plan
designations. The operation ofthe proposed tutorial
will be subject to all other environmental plans or
policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over this
area. There are no agricultural resources or
operations in the vicinity.
X.MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineraI X
resource that would be of value to the region and the
residents of the state?
.
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Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 01-005
Less Than
Significant
With Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Inco..pol1lled Impact
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b) Result in the loss ofavailability ofa locally-important
mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan or other land use plan?
x
The proposed tutorial will be required to comply with
adopted euergy conservatiou requiremeuts. Noue of
the above impacts have been associatcd with 'the
proposed type of use. No mineraI resources are known
to exist at the site. '
XI. NOISE. Would the project-result ill:
a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in X
excess of standards established in the local general plan or
noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other
agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive X
groundborne vibration. or groundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise X
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without
. the project?
d) A sllbstantial temporary or periodic increase in .,. X
ambient noise levels in the project vicinity above levels
existing without the project?
e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, X
where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles
of a public airport or public use airPort, would the project
expose people residing or working in the project area to
excessive noise levels?
t) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, X
would the project expose people residing or working in
the project area to excessive noise levels?
It is anticipated tbat tbe addition of the tutorial should
not generate adverse amount of ambient noise, Should
any. problems arise however, compliance with noise
regulations will prevent any unreasonable noise levels.
XII. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the
project:
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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 road or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing,
necessitating the construction of replacement housing
elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating
the. construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
The lot presently has a one-story office building,
located in an area surrounded by commercial and
residential uses. Tbe proposed tutorial will bave
approximately 7 staff members. The tutorial attendees
wiIl be from surrounding scbools located in Arcadia.
The proposed tutorial is consistent witb the general
plan and zoning designations for the area'and wiIl not
impact the population or bousing.
XllI. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the project:
a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts
associated with the provision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, need for new or physically altered
governmental facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmenml impacts, in order to
maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other
perfonnance objectives for any of the public services:
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 01-005
Less Than
Significant
With Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
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Other public facilities?
The proposed use is consistent with the planned uses
for the area and will not result in any of the above
impacts.
XIV. RECREATION. Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional
parks o'r other recreational facilities such that substantial
physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be
accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or
require the construction or expansion of recreational
facilities which have an advetse physical effect on the
environment?
The proposal is for a tutorial in a populated area
zoned for commercial type uses in which such projects
have already been developed. The project will not
create any significant impact upon recreational
services or result in any of the above impacts.
XV. TRANSPORTATION 1 TRAFFIC. Would the
project:
a) Cause an increase in traffic, which is substantial in
relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the
street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase.in either
the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio
on roads, or congestion at intersections)?
b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively,. a level of
service standard established by the county congestion
management agency for designated roads or highways?
c) Result in a change in air traffic patterns, including
either an increase in traffic levels or a change in .location
that results in substantial safety risks?
d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature
(e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)?
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 01-005
Less Than
Significant
Wilh Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impacl
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
FORM "f'
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Issues:
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs
supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts,
bicycle racks)?
The proposed tutorial should not substantiaUy
increase the existing traffic load and capacity. The
proposal may be subject to mitigation measures should
any traffic or parking related impacts arise.
XVI. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would
the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treabnent requirements of the
applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or
wastewater treabnent facilities or expansion of existing
facilities, the construction of which could cause
significant 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 significant
environmental effects?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the
project from existing entitlements and resources, or are
new or expanded entitlements needed?
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treabnent
provider which serves or may serve the project that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand
in addition to the provider's existing commibnents?
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted
capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste
disposal needs?
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POlentially
Significant
Impact
File No: CUP 01-005
Less Than
Significant
With Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorporated Impact
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
x
FORM "jn
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Issues:
g) Comply with federal, state, and local statutes and '
regulations related to solid waste?
It is not anticipated that any of the above ntilities or
service systems will be significantly impacted.
Nevertheless, the proposed improvements will be
reviewed for, and the developer will be required to
provide, if necessary, any new systems or supplies
necessary to mitigate any'such. impacts.
XVII. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF
SIGNIFICANCE
a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the
quality of the environment, substantially reduce the
habitat or a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population.to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten
to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the
number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant
or animal or eliminate important examples of the major
periods of California history or prehistory?
b) Does the project have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively
considerable" means that the increm~ntal effects of a
project are considerable when viewed in connection with
the effects of past projects, the effects of other current
project, and the effects of probable future projects.)
'c) Does the project have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either
directly or indirectly?
The proposal is for a tutoriaUocated in area zoned for
such uses in which such projects have already been
developed. The project wiD not have any of the above
mentioned effects or impacts.
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File No: CUP 01-005
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Significant
With Less Than
Mitigation Significant No Impact
Incorpornted Impact
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FORM "J"
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 9/007
a -;;d:::; ~ ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
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Date Filed:
General Information
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Applicant's Name: L. /"C.<<=- <.7t.
Address: bLJ 10 (jffil"!1J...-ndB/tJd. ,5;,." &uLbtie..#, elf ?/775
Property Addi"ess (Location): 80;).- ~ob ,Sf ~.~. At7'/?d/o..;, C?A 91()tJ6
Assessor's Number: .5 7 7 9 - f 6 - 30
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Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
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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:
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5. Zone Classification:
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6. General Plan Designation: f:.,fJ'Jn}ejU a.I
Proiect Descrintion
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Proposed use Of site (project description): I. ~I/f:b #~ &:j,m~ !&ft7Y;, _.{;,y kt;,/:2
firade - glu.d:>J1ts _ &.i7o 7;ee.d aJd;6iJl1~L ass;<;!z:wC?e I'JIl h6YJJeiUJYt:.
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Site Size: /oJ>Ot:' r~f tf-t::-'
Square footage per building: . ...5 q 0 I:J sF,
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Nwnberoffloorsofconstruction: L~ ,_ -, ,., _.' .
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Amount of off-street parking provided: jQ-y-r~A1-Je; _ f/r~"'b7 k r/~ (?AI..I/d:.
Proposed scheduling of project: (JiAfren .j;-
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If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of
household sizes expected: , / / /J
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If commercial, indicate the tyPe. i.e. neighborhood, city or' regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and
loading facilities, hours of operation&
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Of ~#,-J:z,~ /fr Ave, an.d ~g'~j;' .~{f. U),rh c2/,c..ole Pe:<4*i~
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If inoustria~ indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: ./
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17. If institutiona~ indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading
facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
18. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly
w the application is required: /. L .
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Are the to'llo~ing items applicable t{{the project or its effects? Discuss below all items checked yes (attach additional
. sheets as necessary).
YES NO
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Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or publiclands 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 drainagepattersn.
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 p()tentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable
or explosives.
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YES NO
Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.)
D
Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity,. oil, natural gas, etc.
D
Relationship to a larger project or series of projects.
D
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 work areas?
D
A significantly environmentally hannfuI increase in the flow rate or volume of storm water
runoffl
D
A significantly environmentally hannfuI increase in erosion of the project site or surrounding
areas?
D
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.)?
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Harm to the biological integrity of drainage systems and water bodies?
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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 separl!te sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on plants, animals, any cultural,
historicai 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 tIuit the facts, statements, and information presented are true and
correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.
Date
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TECC - Arcadia Branch
802-806 S.First Avenue, Arcadia
Dear staff of City Planning Department & Councilmen,
Our center is located at 802-806 S. First Aven!le in Arcadia. We have been
tutoring children from grades K through 6 in a safe and professional atmosphere.
Our curriculum is based on the supplemental model and is designed to enhance and
reinforce the regular education that these children receive during their regular
school day. Unfortunately, our curriculum expertise did not extend to older middle
school children. So up until recently we did not offer any viable tutoring programs
for those grades. I am happy to announce that I have hired a fully licensed public
school administrator, Mr. Vincent DiBella, who has ten years experience as both a
public school teacher and program coordinator. I have recently asked Mr. DiBella
to run my school at the above-listed location as its official site director. Mr.
DiBella is responsible for the safety and tutorial programs for the entire building.
In addition, Mr. DiBella has set up my curriculum for older children and I have
added three additional partition classrooms, along with his office and a student
center. Even though these additional programs are part of my school, I allowed
Mr. DiBella to name them "Academy 1600," which gives the older kids a feeling
that they are not "stuck with their little brothers and sisters." In addition, Mr.
DiBella felt that this would assist in marketing lECC's new curriculum for older
kids. All spaces have been checked by the Arcadia Fire Department and possess
the required fife alarms/exits/smoke detectors/strobe lights/exit signs/etc... In
addition, every classroom space has two exits in case one is blocked during an
emergency. Due to his expertise and our ample parking, I am requesting that Mr.
DiBella be allowed to also teach high school children. These children are all in
walking distance from Arcadia High School and will not need parking spaces. It
should be noted that we have also been approved for public school busing services.
These allow the younger students easy access to my school without any parking
difficulties. I would appreciate your assistance and will be happy to answer any
questions.
Sincerely, '
RolL S~dA1
Rae Shiau, Ph~D.