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RESOLUTION NO. 1785
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT NO. CUP 08-11 FOR A 3,505 SQUARE-FOOT LEARNING
CENTER WITH A MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT OF 60 STUDENTS AT
1201 S. BALDWIN AVENUE.
WHEREAS, on August 26, 2008, a Conditional Use PenIrit application was filed
by BaoKim Coleman for a3,505 square-foot learning center with a maximum enrollment
of 60 students; Development Services Department Case No. CUP 08-11, at property
commonly known as 1201 S. Baldwin Avenue; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
November 25, 2008, 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 RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data provided by the Development Services
Department in the staff report dated November 25, 2008 is true and correct.
SECTION 2. This Commission finds:
1. That the granting of such Conditional Use PenIrit will not be detrimental to
the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or
vicinity because the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding.uses and is an
appropriate use for the subject site.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper one for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized.
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3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate 'in size and shape to
accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, loading, landscaping and other
features including the shared parking with the neighboring business, are adequate to
adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The proposed project
complies with all related zoning requirements as setforth in the Arcadia Municipal Code.
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 because the land use .and current zoning are consistent with
the General Plan.
6. That the proposed project'will create an educational or training program which
. involves no physical alterations to the site except in the interior of the structure, and is
therefore exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (Class 22 Categorical
Exemption, Section No. 15322).
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants Conditional
Use Permit No. CUP 08-11, for a learning center at 1201 S. Baldwin Avenue, subject to
the following conditions:
I. Enrollment at the learning center shall not exceed 60 students at any given
time.
2. No more than 15 students and 13 staff members shall be present at the
learning center atany one time.
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3. The hours of operation of the learning center shall not exceed 9:00 a.m. to
9:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p,m. on Saturdays. The facility
shall be closed on Sundays.
4. The learning center shall create and enforce a traffic and parking management
plan, wherein all staff and patrons shall be required to load, unload, and park in the
upper-level parking lotto the west of the subject unit.
5. The learning center shall post and distribute notices to all parents, students,
and staff, informing them of the traffic and parking management plan. A draft of the
notice shall be submitted to the City for review and approval by the Development
Services Director or designee prior to issuance of an occupancy permit.
6. After a period of six (6) months following the learning center's opening, the
. Development Services Department shall provide a report to the Planning Commission
concerning the day-to-day parking and traffic situation at the site, at which time the
Planning Commission shall have the right to revoke Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 08-
II ifthere is reasonable evidence ofa parking shortage or circulation problem at the,site.
7. The use approved by CUP 08-11 is limited to the learning center as described
in the business plan dated November 18, 2008. The facility shall be operated and
maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal arid plans submitted and
approved for CUP 08-11.
8. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP
08-11 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any approvals, which
could result in the closing of the learning center.
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9. 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.
10. Approval of CUP 08-11 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and
applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the Development
Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of
approval.
11. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold hannless the City of Arcadia
and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or proceeding
against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to attack, set aside, void, or
aIillul any approval or condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning this project
aIld/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of
approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City' Staff, which action is
brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or
other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly
notify the appJicantof any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land
use decision and the CityshaII cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City
reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its
officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
SECTION 4. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.
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Passed, approved and adopted this 9th day of December, 2008.
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Huntington Learning Center
Business Plan -- Executive Summary
Presented to the City of Arcadia's Planning Department by BaoKim
Coleman
11/18/2008
[The Information contained in this document is confidential, and is only for the use of the
recipient named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reviewer of this document is not the
Intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying of this
document Is strictly prohibited.)
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Executive Summary
There has been an overwhelming response both locally and nlltionally on the status
of the educational system. The No Child Left Behind Act, implemented in 2001 is
one example of measures put in place by our government to address the concerns
of the education in our country.
The private business educational sector has been increasingly growing at a rapid rate
to fulfill the needs offamilies seeking supplemental educational services such as
those offered by Huntington Learning Center.
The Geminii Companies LLC is a startup company designed to provide services to
families seeking educational support in addition to the school system while also
emphasizing on profit. The Geminii Companies LLC will own and operate a
Huntington Learning Center Franchise. Under the Huntington name, the company
will prOVide tutoring and test preparation services in the Los Angeles County and
surrounding areas including the city of Arcadia.
Huntington Learning Center Profile:
Corporate headquarters'for Huntington Learning Centers is located at 496
Kinderkamack Road, Oradell, New Jersey 07649.
Huntington Learning Center is a privately held company incorporated in 1985. It is a
franchise of learning centers within the United States with over 340 franchise
centers currently operating. Huntington Learning Center also offers contract
remedial services directly to schools.
Services and Business Operations:
The Geminii Companies LLC is a franchisee of Huntington Learning Center and
therefore, offers all ofthe products and services provided by Huntington Learning
Center, which include programs in Beginning Reading; Academic Reading, Math,
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Algebra, Writing, Study Skills and Examination Preparation Services for PSA T,SA T
and ACT.
Students start the Huntington life cycle by initially taking a battery of diagnostic
tests. Based on the results of these tests, an individualized comprehensive program
of instruction is designed and prepared for that student. A typical program consists
of aDDroximatelv 100 hours of tutorina with a student attendino two to three 2-
hour sessions Der week.
*In addition, a very busy/top HLC's center will have a~proximately 60
students enrolled during a school period (this time frame covers/coincides
with their regular school period that is from mid August to end of December
(Fall Semester), January to June (Spring Semester).
The Huntington Learning Center method places a strong emphasis on small students
to teachers' ratios. The ratios vary depending on the age of ~he student and the
subject.
*A Closer Look:
. Tutoring service will be available to students from :151 to lzth grade (ages-
6-17 yrs.)
. 1:1 ratio tutoring will be delivered to 1st through 3rd grade students and
higher-grade students (4th to 12th) for the most par;t a 4:1 ratio.
~ Math is usually a 2:1 ratio.
~ Test prep (PsAT, SAT and ACT) is also 1:1 ratio.
~ The maximum ratio at any given tutoring period (per/for a two
hour increment) will be one teacher per four students for the older
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students (4th grade and above) and the younger ones, is a one to
one ratio (3rd grade and below).
. Students will come for tutoring based on their schedules availability
afterschool or in the evening, (i.e. many will come right after school if
they do not have any extracurricular activities and others will come after
dinnertime, etc., certainlv an ebb and flow).
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. A typical busy day or iam Dacked dav. will have roughly ZS students
attend a tutoring session scheduled for tutoring time slots in between ~
- 911 (again illustrating a very BUSY day, and varies fram day to day - i.e.
on a slower day it could be at 5-15 students).
o TO BE CLEAR not all 60 students enrolled in the learning center will
have the same schedule or attend the tutoring session on the same
day and time slots. Here is analogy for further illustration, for an
example, at a Karate school the total enrollments for the school is
at 100 students, however, on any given day there may only be Zs-
30 total students attending the classes that are offered based on
their level of expertise and schedule availability ( ex. lS beginners,
10 intermediates,S advance ), etc.
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o In addition, a typical HLC is at around 200o-Z500saft. and since this
location is at 3,505 sqft, therefore, at any given time the center can
possibly accommodate up to a maximum of 40 students (15 more
thana normal size centerLPer day attending the tutorial scheduled
In between 3p-9p.
o Here is a detailed breakdown of the students to teachers ratio for
busy day of 25 students attending the tutoring sessions between
3p-9p.
. 20 students - older students (41h grade lih grade) = 4
teachers (4:1- ratio!
. 3 students-- younger' students (151 _3'd grade) = 2 teachers
(1:1 ratio!
· 2 students- EP (exam prep-PSAT, SAT, ACT) = 2 teachers
(1:1 ratio!
. Does NOT provide classroom instructions, which mean there will not be
any set class schedule.
. Operates in the same manner as.a karate school or a dance studio. which
are classified as Business Group B, Use and falls within Section 304,
Business Group B of the Z006 International Building Code, for "Training
and skill development not within a school or academic Droaram."
· Denotes proprietary HLC Franchise business and operational data and are only shared to addressed the city
planner's traffic flow concerns.
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STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
November 25, 2008
TO: Arcadia Planning Commission
FROM: Jim Kasama, Community Development Administrator
By: Steven Lee, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 08-11 to operate a 3,505
square-foot leaming center with a maximum enrollment of 60 students
(1"1 through 12t1l grade) at 1202 S. Baldwin Avenue.
SUMMARY
Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 08-11 proposes to convert a 3,505
square-foot retail unit within an existing commercial center into a leaming center
(d.b.a. Huntington Leaming Center) with a maximum enrollment of 60 students per
school year. The proposed use is expected to generate the same number of vehicle
trips and parking demand as would a general retail use. The Development Services
Department is recommending approval of Conditional Use Permit Application No.
CUP 08-11, subject to the conditions in this report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: BaoKim Coleman (on behalf of Huntington Leaming Center)
LOCATION: 1201 S. Baldwin Avenue (Arcadia Hub Shopping Center)
REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to allow a 3,505 sqiJare-foot leaming center
with a maximum enrollment of 60 students (1 sl through 12t1l grade)
SITE AREA: Approximately n2,134 square feet (17.73 acres)
FRONTAGES: 679 feet along Baldwin Avenue
1,064 feet along Duarte Road
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1,047 feet along Naomi Avenue
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The site is developed with a large commercial center (Arcadia Hub
Shopping Center) containing a Vons Pavilions, Burlington Coat
Factory/Baby Depot, JoAnn Fabrics, future LA Fitness (formerly
Ross Dress for Less), and three ml.llti"tenant strip commercial
buildings. The entire center is zoned C-2, General Commercial.
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Commercial
SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: General office uses, a post office, and a retirement hotel
zoned C-2; and multiple-family residences zoned R-3
South: A commercial center with a CVS Pharmacy and other
retail stores and restaurants zoned C-2, and multiple-
family residences zoned R-3
Mixed commercial uses zoned C-2
A nonconforming apartment complex zoned C-2, and a
retail center containing a 99 Ranch Market and other
retail stores and restaurants zoned C-1
East:
West:
BACKGROUND
The majority of the buildings that comprise the Hub were constructed in 1957.
Although the shopping center consists of numerous distinct parcels, the center is
joined together through a recorded reciprocal parking and driveway easement to
allow for shared parking. A total of 1,151 parking spaces are provided on-site.
Since the center's opening, several parking modifications have been approved for
the shopping center for uses such as, Starbucks Coffee,Subway, Osaka Ya
Restaurant, Kids Island, Vons Pavilions, China Trust Bank, and as recently as
September of this year, for a dental office. A significant parking modification was
approved in September 2007 when the City Council approved a Conditional Use
Permit for a 43,544 square-foot LA Fitness health club at the southeast comer of the
center in the former Ross Dress for Less space.
PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
The applicent is proposing to convert an existing 3,505 square-foot retail space
adjacent to Burlington Coat FactorylBaby Depot into a Huntington Learning Center
franchise. The proposed use is considered a "school" and requires a Conditional
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Use Permit. According to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9275.1.35.1, schools,
including learning and tutorial centers, are permitted in any zone with an approved
Conditional Use Permit.
The Huntington Learning Center franchise offers personalized academic tutoring and
testing preparation services to 161 through 12th grade students based on individual
need. The applicant anticipates a maximum enrollment of 60 students during each
school cycle; however, due to the center's emphasis on individualized instruction,
fewer than half of the students are expected to utilize the facilities on any given day.
Programs offered by the center include beginning reading, academic reading, math,
algebra, writing, study skills, and examination preparation services for the PSAT,
SAT, and ACT. Instruction is typically offered at a student-to-instructor ratio of 1:1
for third grade students or younger and at 4:1 for fourth grade students or older.
Math is usually at a 2:1 ratio and exam preparation is at 1:1. Students typically
attend two to three two-hour sessions par week. The proposed hours of operation
for the leaming center are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and
Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The facility will be closed on Sundays. A
summary of the center's proposed business plan is attached to this report.
Parkina
The subject unit is a challenging location for a new learning center. The unit is
located at one of the busiest sections of the shopping center where parking is scarce
due to the COnfiguration of the center and the concentration of popular retail
businesses. Furthermore, there is no convenient drop-off or pick-up area directly in
front of the unit. In order to address these concerns, the applicant hired
Hirsch/Green Transportation Consulting - the same firm that prepared the parking
and traffic analysis for the Mure LA Fitness health club - to prepare a parking
evaluation (see attachment). The study concluded, after extensive analysis, that the
learning center would not increase traffic or parking demand within the shopping
center any mOre than would a retail use. Retail uses are permitted by right at the
center.
Pursuant to Arcadia Municipal Code Section 9269.5, schools; including learning and
tutoring centers must provide off-street parking at the following rates: One parking
space per employee plus one (1) space for every five (5) students (for children under
high school age) and one (1) space for every three (3) students (for high-school age
students or older). The proposed learning center is anticipated to have 10 staff
members on-site on weekdays and 13 on weekends, and at anyone time,
approXimately 14 students on weekdays and 15 students on weekends. It is
estimated that 25% of the students would be of high school age. Using these
figures, the parking requirement for the proposed learning center would be 16
spaces. By comparison, a general retail use that has a parking requirement of five
(5) spaces per 1,000 square feet would require 18 spaces, or two (2) more than is
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required for the learning center. Therefore, staff does not an,icipate that the parking
demand will be higher for the learning center than if the space was leased to a retail
business, and a parking mOdification is not necessary for the learning center.
Circulation
With respect to traffic circulation, the study found that because Huntington Learning
Center operates on a staggered schedule - meaning students arrive and depart the
facility at varying times throughout the day - the volume of vehicle trips occurring at
one time would be much lower than would be expected at a typical tutorial canter. In
the worst case scenario, the learning center would result in about four (4) vehicles
arriving and three (3) vehicles leaving during a peak 1D-minute period, or
approximately one (1) vehicle every minute and a half. This would leave ample time
for students to enter or exit the vehicles, and for the vehicles to leave the parking
area without creating a queue of vehicles waiting to drop-off or pick-up students.
Additionally, the study indicates that during peak hours (between the hours of 6:00
p.m. and 7:00 p.m.) the learning center would generate a maximum of 13 vehicle
trips per hour. A retail use of the same size, by comparison, would also generate
approximately 13 trips per hour during peak PM hours according to the Institute of
Transportation Engineers' CITE} Trip Generation manual. As such, it is unlikely that
the proposed learning center would prOduce a greater number of vehicle trips than a
typical retail use.
Although the learning center IS not expected to significantly affect traffic circulation
and parking within the canter, the transportation consultant r~mmends the creation
of a traffic and parking management plan to minimize a~ivity within the highly-
utilized parking area directly in front of the subject location (the consultant refers to
this atea as Subarea 3). The plan would encourage students, parents, and staff to
load, unload, and park in the upper parking area next to JoAJ:In Fabrics (Subarea 1).
Staff supports this concept since Subarea 1 is an underutilized parking area and is
only 150 feet away from the main entrance of the proposed learning center.
Therefore, staff recommends a condition of approval stating that all staff, parents,
and students shan load, unload, and park in the upper-level "remote" parking area.
The applicant must post and distribute notices explaining this to all staff and patrons,
and provide a copy to the City prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. Staff
believes that this condition will help mitigate, if not entirely avoid, unexpected
increases in vehicle traffic.
COD~ REQUIREMENTS
All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits,
building safety, parking and site design shall be complied with to the satisfaction of
the Building Official, Community Development Administrator, Fire Marshall, and
Public Works Services Director.
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This project is categorically exempt from further environmental review pursuant to
the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Section 15322. This
section exempts projects for educational or training programs involving no physical
changes. The Development Services Department has prepared a Preliminary
Exemption Assessment to document this determination.
fiNDINGS
Section 9275: 1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use
Permit to be granted, it must be found that all of the following prerequisite conditions
can be satisfied:
1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the
public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such
zone or vicinity.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a
Conditional Use Permit is authorized.
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use, and all yards, spaces, walls, fences, parking, loading,
landscaping, and other features required to adjust said use with the land and
uses in the neighborhood.
4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and pavement
type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use.
5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive ~neral Plan.
RECOI\l1MENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use
Permit Application No. CUP 08-11, subject to the following conditions:
1. Enrollment at the learning center shall not exceed 60 students per school
year.
2. No more than 15 students and 13 staff members shall be present at the
learning center at anyone time.
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3. The hours of operation shall not exceed 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, and 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturdays. The facility shall be
closed on Sundays.
4. The leaming center shall post and distribute notices to all parents, students,
and staff, instructing them to park, drop-off and pick-up students in the upper-
level parking lot. A draft of the notice shall be submitted to the City for review
and approval by the Development Services Director or designee prior to
issuance of an occupancy permit.
5. The use approved by CUP 08-11 is limited to the learning center. The facility
shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the
proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP 08-11.
6. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP
08-11 shall be grounds for immediate suspension' or revocation of any
approvals, which could result in the closing of the leaming center.
7. 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. I
8. Approval of CUP 08-11 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and
applicant have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the
Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of
these conditions of approval.
9. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold hannl,ess the City of Arcadia
and its officers, employees, and agents from and against any claim, action, or
proceeding against the City of Arcadia, its officers, employees or agents to
attack, set aside, void, or annul any approval or condition of approval of the
City of Arcadia conceming this project and/or land use decision, including but
not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council,
Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time
period provided for in Govemment Code Section 66499.37 or other provision
of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the
applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding conceming the project and/or
land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the
matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own
attomey to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the
defense of the matter.
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PLANNING COMJIIISSION ACTION
ADoroval
If the Planning Commission intends to approve this proposal, the Commission should
move to approve Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 08-11, state the supporting
findings, and direct staff to prepare a resolution incorporating the Commission's
decision, specific determinations and findings, and the conditions of approval, for
adoption at the next meeting.
Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this proposal, the Commission should
move to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 08-11, state the finding(s)
that the proposal does not satisfy, and direct staff to prepare a resolution
incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings, for adoption at the
next meeting.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or
comments regarding this matter prior to the November 25th public hearing, please
contact Steven Lee, Assistant Planner, at (626) 574-5444 or via email at
slee@cLarcadia.ca.us.
Approved by:
Jim Kasama
Community Development Administrator
Attachments: Aerial Photo and Vicinity Map
Plans
Parking and Traffic Study
Photos
Preliminary Exemption Assessment
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Location and Facility:
The Geminii Companies proposes to operate a Huntington Learning Center franchise
at 1225 S. Baldwin Ave, Arcadia CA 91007, and is currently in contract (lease
agreement) with the Arcadia Shopping Hub LP asa tenant. Projected center opening
is either in November/December 2008 pending approvals from the city for the CUP
and various Building permits and the timing of the build-out. I
. The current space of 3,505 .sqft surpasses Huntington's franchisee space
requirements of 2,000-2,500 sqft.
. The space can accommodate up to 40 students at any given time;
however, the reality would probably be on the average of 5 to 10 students
per hour.
. The proposed hours of operation will be:
Monday - Friday: 9:30 A.M. - 9:00 P.M.
Saturday: 9:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M.
Sunday: Closed
c'. Closed during major Holidays
. The Arcadia Shopping Hub has 1.200 total Darkins: SDaces.
. To prevent any backlog in the traffic flow, parents will be encouraged to
park on the second level parking structure next to the Burlington Coat
factory when picking up or dropping off their kids.
. This location was speCifically picked and approved by the Huntington
Franchise due to the other complimentary retailers (such as, Pavilion, hair
salon,beauty spa, Jenny Craig, etc.) and ample parking space availability
within shopping center. Most importantly, because it will be provide the
parents the shopping opportunity and close proximity to their kids while
they are being tutored for a couple of hours.
. Denotes proprietary HLC Franchise business and operational data and are only shared to addressed the city
planner's,traffic flow concerns.
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Key Advantages and Benefits of HLC Franchise opening in the City of Arcadia and
located at Arcadia Shopping HUB:
. Providing another educational resource for parents,andthe community to
help their children succeed academically.
. Providing six new iobs (consisting offull-time staffs and teachers) to the
city at the onset of the center opening.
. Providing a safe environment/activity for kids to be at afterschool.
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. Potentially providing added revenue to the other retailers within the
shopping center
. Not only providing a compliment to the existing (Walstrip Music) as the
other education resource and as well as, replacing the void with the
closure of "Score" tutoring service within the shopping center.
. Industry Leader of supplementary education/tutoring service for 30+
years.
. Well respected and known, particularly on the East~oast, Midwest, and
currently growing rapidly into Southern Cal.
. Proven franchise business with 340+ locations across country.
. High-end tutoring service business.
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOSANGffiES
CITY OF ARCADIA
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I. JAMES M. KASAMA, Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of
Arcadia. hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution No. 1785 was passed and
adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of Arcadia. signed by the ChaDperson
and attested to by the Secretary at a regular meeting of said Planning Commission held
on the 9th day of December, 2008 and that said Resolution was adopted by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES:
Commissioners Baderian, Baerg, Hsu, and Beranek
NOES:
None
ABSENT: Commissioner Panille
tary of the Planning Commission