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RESOLUTION NO. 1742
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2006-01 AND
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW NO. 2005-36 FOR A
506 SQ.FT. WIRELESS COMMUNlCA TrONS EQillPMENT
ENCLOSURE AND A FIFTY-FOOT (50') TALL
MONOPOLE ANTENNA STRUCTURE CAMOUFLAGED
AS A TREE AT 20 E. FOOTlllLL BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, on December 28, 2005, a conditional use permit
application was filed by Omnipoint Communications, Inc., for a 506 sq.ft.
wireless communications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot (50') tall
monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a tree (Development Services
Department Case No. CUP 2006-01 and ADR 2005-36) at property
commonly known as 20 E, Foothill Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission
on March 28, 2006, 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 RESOL YES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1.
That the factual data submitted by the
. Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct.
SECTION 2.
This Commission finds:
1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be
detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or
improvements in such Zone or vicinity because the initial study did not
disclose any substantial adverse effects to the area affected by the proposed
project.
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 set forth 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.
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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 use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact
on the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no
evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse
effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends.
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SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission
grants Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2006-01 and Architectural Design
Review No. ADR 2005-36, for a 506 sq,ft. wireless communications
equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot (50') tall monopole antenna structure
camouflaged as a tree at 20 E. Foothill Boulevard, upon the following
conditions:
1. That two live trees (i.e., pine) to match the antenna shall be
planted, subject to the approval of Planning Services, and shall be
maintained at all times in a first-class condition.
2. The concrete masonry wall and landscaping around the facility
shall match the existing trash enclosure and landscaping adjacent to the site.
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3. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection,
. occupancy, and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building
Services, Public Works Services, Development Services, and the Fire
Department.
4. The proposed wireless communications facility including its
colors and materials shall be maintained ina manner that is consistent with
the plans and materials submitted and approved for CUP 2006-01 and ADR
2005-36.
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5. Noncompliance with the plans, provISIons and conditions of
approval for CUP 2006-01 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or
revocation of any approvals.
6. Approval of CUP 2006-01 and ADR 2005-36 shall not take effect
until the property owner(s), and applicants have executed and filed the
Acceptance Form available from the Development Services Department to
indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval.
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7. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 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
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condition of approval of the City of Arcadia concerning 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 Government 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 concerning 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 attorney to represent the City, its
officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
. 8. That the design shall be revised to a different type of tree
camouflage (i.e., monopine), subject to the approval of Planning Services.
SECTION 4.
The decision, findings and conditions contained in
this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of March 28, 2006, by the
following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Olson, Lucas
none
Commissioner Hsu
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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 forgoing Resolution was adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the April 10, 2006, by
the following votes:
AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Baderian, Beranek, Hsu, Lucas, Olson
none
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Chairman, PI ing Commission
City of Arcadia
ATTEST:
Secretary, ianning Co
City of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
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STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
March 28, 2006
TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM: Corkran W, Nicholson, Acting Community Development Administrator
By: Thomas p, Li, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No, CUP 2006-01 and Architectural
Design Review No, ADR 2005-36 for a .506 sq,ft, wireless communications
facility at 20 E. Foothill Boulevard,
SUMMARY
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2006-01 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR
2005-36 were submitted by Sequoia Deployment Services, Inc" representing Omnipoint
Communications, Inc., to construct a wireless communications facility, consisting of a
506 sq.ft. wireless communications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot (50') tall
monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a palm tree (monopalm) at 20 E. Foothill
Boulevard. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of the.
applications subject to the conditions in this staff report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Sequoia Deployment Services (Representing Omnipoint
Communications, Inc., a subsidiary of T-Mobile, USA, Inc,)
LOCATION:
REQUEST:
20 E. Foothill Boulevard
A Conditional Use Permit and Architectural Design Review for a 506
sq,ft, wireless communications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot
(50') tall monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a palm tree
(monopalm).
59,978 sq.ft. (1,38 acre)
LOT AREA:
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FRONTAGE: 148 feet along Foothill BoUlevard
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EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The subject property is improved with a 25,000 sq,ft. office building
constructed in 1980, and is zoned C-2.
SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: Commercial retail center; zoned C-2
South: Single-family dwellings; zoned R-1
East: Escrow office; zoned C-2
West: Laundry service; zoned C-2
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Commercial
BACKGROUND
On April 27, 2004, the Arcadia Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 1705 to
approve Conditional Use Permit No, CUP 2004-003 and Architectural Design Review
No. 2003-044 for a near-identical communications facility proposal. The approval was
based on the finding that the proposal met all the prerequisite conditions for a CUP and
the design was in conformance with the architectural design guidelines. A new
application is being sought by the applicant because the previous permit expired on
. May 6, 2005.
PROPOSAL
Communications equipment facilities are permitted in any zone with a Conditional Use
Permit (AMC Sec. 9275.1.11), The proposed location for the monopalm antenna and
its equipment is a 506 sq.ft, area located near the center of the subject property, The
proposed antennas will be mounted on a fifty-foot (50') tall mono palm located within the
subject area with block wall screening of the ground mounted equipment. The
proposed screening will match the colors and materials of the existing trash enclosure
adjacent to the subject area.
The applicant is also requesting a height modification of 50'-0" in lieu of the 40'-0"
maximum building height permitted in the C.2 zone. The additional height is requested
because it is necessary to provide the best level of service, and would be consistent
with the allowable height for roof mounted communications equipment upon
commercial buildings, I.e., per current code mechanical equipment and its screening
may extend 10'-0" above the 40'-0" maximum height limitation for such buildings,
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CUP 2006-01 & ADR 2005-36
March 28, 2006
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ANALYSIS
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Uses such as this wireless communications equipment facility are permitted in any zone
with an approved Conditional Use Permit (AMC Sec. 9275,1,11). The new equipment
enclosure and the 50' tall monopalm will not decrease the number of parking spaces for
the site's commercial office building, Based upon the applicant's proposal, it is staffs
opinion that the proposed monopalm installation will be a compatible use upon the site,
Architectural Desian Review
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Concurrent with the consideration of the Conditional Use Permit, the Planning
Commission may approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the applicant's
architectural design concept plans,
The 50-foot tall monopole antenna structure is proposed to be camouflaged as a palm
tree, also referred to as monopalm. To further camouflage the monopalm, the applicant
is also proposing to plant two (2) forty-foot (40') tall live palm trees by the structure,
Also, the proposed masonry wall enclosure and landscaping will be consistent with the
existing trash enclosure and landscaping adjacent to the subject site,
In staffs opinion, the proposed structure will be visually harmonious with existing
buildings and structures, and surrounding development, and will enhance the
appearance of the area; staff finds the proposed architectural design concept to be in
compliance with the City's Architectural Design Review Regulations,
Code Reauirements
The proposed project is required to comply with all Code requirements and policies as
determined to be necessary by the Building Official, Fire Marshall, City Engineer,
Community Development Administrator, and Public Works Services Director, and are to
be determined by having fully detailed construction plans submitted for plan check
review and approval.
CEQA
Pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the Development
Services Department has prepared an Initial Study for the proposed project. Said Initial
Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any
of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air,
water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic
significance, 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.
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CUP 2006-01 & ADR 2005-36
March 28, 2006
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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 General Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use
Permit Application No, CUP 2006-01 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 2005-
36, subject to the following conditions:
1, Two (2) forty-foot (40') tall live palm trees shall be planted by the monopalm.
2, The color and material of the wall and landscaping around the facility shall match
the existing trash enclosure and landscaping adjacent to the site.
3, All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy,
and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services, Public
Works Services, Development Services, and the Fire Department.
4, The proposed wireless communications facility including its colors and materials
shall be maintained in a manner that is consistent with the plans and materials
submitted and approved for CUP 2006,01 and ADR 2005-36,
5. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for CUP
2006-01 and ADR 2005-36 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or
revocation of any approvals,
6, Approval of CUP 2006-01 and ADR 2005-36 shall not take effect until the
property owner(s), and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form
CUP 2006-01 & ADR 2005-36
March 28, 2006
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available from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and
acceptance of these conditions of approval.
7. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless 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 Government 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 concerning 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 attorney to represent the City, its
officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval
The Planning Commission should move to approve Conditional Use Permit No.
CUP 2006-01 and Architectural Design Review No. ADR 2005-36, file the Negative
Declaration, and direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve CUP 2006-01 for a
506 sq.ft. wireless communications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot (50') tall
monopole antenna structure camouflaged as a palm tree (monopalm) at 20 E.
Foothill Boulevard.
Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application, the
Commission should state the specific 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 March 28th public hearing, please contact Thomas li at
(626) 574-5447.
Corkran W, Nicholson
Acting Community Development Administrator
Attachments:
Aerial Photo with Zoning Information
CUP 2006-01 & ADR 2005-36
March 28, 2006
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Vicinity Map
Floor and Site plans
Environmental Documents
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CUP 2006-01 & ADR 2005-36
March 28, 2006
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File No, CUP OS.()1
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2006-01
2. Project Address (Location)
20 E. Foothill Blvd,
3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number:
Sequoia Deployment Services, representing Omnipoint Communications, Inc,
22521 Avenida Empresa, Ste, 122
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 459-1500
4. Lead Agency Name & Address:
City of Arcadia -- Development Services Department
Community Development Division - Planning Services
240 W. Huntington Drive
Post Office Box 60021
Arcadia, CA 91066-6021
5. Lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number:
Thomas U, Associate Planner (626) 574-5447
6. General Plan Designation: Commercial
7. Zoning Classification: 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. Attach additional sheets if
necessary.)
A wireless communications facility consisting of a 506 sq,ft, wireless
communications equipment enclosure and a fifty-foot (50? tall monopole antenna
structure camouflaged as a palm tree (monopalm).
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9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's
surroundings.)
North: Commercial retail center; zoned C-2
South: Single-family dwellings; zoned R-1
East: Escrow office; zoned C-2
West: Laundry se/Vice; zoned C-2
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing
approval, or participation agreement):
The City Building Se/Vices, Engineering Division, Fire Marshall, Public Works
Services, and Water Services will review the construction plans for the tenant
improvements for compliance with all applicable construction and safety codes
and will oversee construction and installation of any necessary infrastructure or
improvements on-site and/or within and along 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 is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as
indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
[ ] Aesthetics
r J Biological Resources
[ ] Geology/Soils
[ J HydrologylWater Quality
r J Mineral Resources
[ J Population & Housing
[ J Recreation
[ J Utilities and Service Systems
[ J Mandatory Findings of Significance
DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
[ ] Air Quality
[ J Cultural Resources
[ J Hazards & Hazardous Materials
[ J Land Use & Planning
[ J Noise
[ J Public Services
[ J Transportation / Circulation
[XJ 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 the
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mitigation measures described on an attached sheet have been added to the
project, A NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
[ ]
I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the
environment, an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required,
[] I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect on the environment,
but that at least one effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document
pursuant to applicable legal standards and has been addressed by mitigation
measures based on that earlier analysis as described on attached sheets, and if
any remaining effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or "Potentially
Significant Unless Mitigated:' an ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is
required, but it only needs to analyze the effects that have not yet been
addressed.
[] 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 all
potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in an earlier
Environmental Impact Report pursuant to applicable standards and have been
avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation
measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
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EVALUATION OF 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 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 projects such as the one involved (e,g" the project is not within a
fauit 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 related as well as
operational impacts,
3, "Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect is
significant. If there are one or more, "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determination is
made, an Environmental Impact Report is required,
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4. "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of miligalion
measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impacr 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 17 "Earlier
Analyses" may be cross-referenced),
5, Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program Envlronmentallmpact Report,
or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or Negalive
Declaration {Section 15063(c)(3)(D)), Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 17 at the end of the
checklist.
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 eariier analysis,
c) Mitigation Measures, For effects that are "Less than Significant with Mitigation Measures
Incorporated," describe the mitigation measures that 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
lor potential Impacts (e.g., generai 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 used or
individuals contacted should be cited In the discussion,
8. The,explanation of each issue should identify:
a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b) The mitigation measure identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant.
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Signlficanl With Signlflcant No
Impact Millgation Impact Impact
Incorporation
1. AESTHETICS - Would the project
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 l'8l
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited 0 0 0 l'8l
to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
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the site and its surroundings?
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d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would
adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
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The proposed antenna and equipment instal/ation is in a ful/y developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts,
AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts
to agriculture resources are significant environmental effects, lead
agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation
and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California
Depl. 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) to non-agricultural use? (The
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California
Resources Agency to non-agricultural use?
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b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson
Act contract?
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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?
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Theproposed antenna and equipment instal/alion is in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts,
3.
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
determinations, Would the project:
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a} Confiict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
b} Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an
existing or projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria
pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (Including
releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
e} Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
f) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of
people?
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Less Than
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Impact
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of the above impacts,
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a}
Have a substantial adverse impact, either directly or through
habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or U,S, Fish and Wildlife Service?
b)
Have a substantial adverse impact on any riparian habitat or other
sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans,
pollcles, and regulations or by the California Department of Fish
and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service?
c)
Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands
as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (including but
not limited to , marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc,) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption or other means?
d)
Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of wildlife nursery
sites?
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e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological 0 0 0 ~
resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f) Confilct with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation 0 0 0 ~
Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved
local, regional or state habitat conservation plan?
The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts,
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a 0 0 0 ~
historical resource as defined in 9 15064,5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an 0 0 0 ~
archaeological resource pursuant to 9 15064,5?
c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or 0 0 0 ~
site or unique geologic feature?
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d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of 0 0 0 ~
formal cemeteries?
The proposed antenna and equIpment installation;s in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts,
6, GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse 0 0 0 ~
effects. including the risk of loss, injury, or death Involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the 0 0 0 ~
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,
iI) Strong seismic ground shaking? 0 0 0 ~
Iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? 0 0 0 ~
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b} Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c} Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would
become unstabie as a result of the project, and potentially result
in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
d} Be located on expansive soil as defined In Table 18-1-B of the
Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial risks to life or
property?
e} Have soils Incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic
tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where 'sewers
are not available for the disposal of'waste iNater?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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With
Mitigation
Incorporation
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Less Than
Significant
Impact
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The proposed anlenna and equipment installalion is in a fully developed commercial area, The subject location
has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geologicproblems and is not within a
Seismic Hazard Area Identified by the Seismic Hazard Mapping Act. The proposal does not include any
excavation, grading or filling, No unique geologic features have bean idantified at the site. The project is
connected to lhe local sewer system. The project will not have any of the above impacts,
7.
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 disposal of hazardous
materials?
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 of an existing or proposed school?
d} Be located on a site which is Included on a list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section
65962,5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to
the public or the environment?
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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?
1) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the
project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically Interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a sigificant risk of loss, injury or
death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are
adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed
with wildlands?
Potentially
Significant
Imgact
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Significant
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Mitigation
Incorporation
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Significant
Impact
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of the above Impacts,
HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
a) 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 (i.e" 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)?
b) 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?
C) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of 1he 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 resuitln flOOding on- or off-site?
d) 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?
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Otherwise substantially degrade water quality
f)
Violate any other water quality standards or waste discharge
requirements?
g)
Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area, as mapped on
a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation map?
h)
Place within a 100-yearfloodplaln structures whlch'Wouldimp.ede
or redirect flood flows? .
i)
Expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, Injury or
death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the
failure of a levee or dam?
J) Expose people or structures to Inundation by seiche, tsunami or
mudflow?
k) During project construction, will it create or contribute runoff water
that would violate any water quality standards or waste dischrage
requirements, including the terms of the City's municipal separate
stromwater sewer system persmit?
I) After the project is completed, will it create or contribute runoff
water that would violate any water quality standards or waste
dischrage requirements, including the terms of the City's
municipal separate stormwater sewer system permit?
m Allow polluted stormwater runoff from delivery areas or loading
) docks or other areas where materials are stored, vehicles or
equipment are fueled or maintained, waste is handled, or
hazardous materials are handled or delivered, or other outdoor
work. areas, to impair other waters?
n) Potential for discharge of stormwater to cause significant harm on
the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies
Including municipal and comestlc supply, water contact or non-
contact recreation and groundwater recharge?
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Mitigation
Incorporation
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o
o
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o
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Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
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biological Integrity of waterways or water bodies?
p) Ssignificantly alter the flow velocity or volume of storm water
runoff that can use environmental harm?
q) Significantly increase erosion, either on or off-stle?
Potentially
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The proposed entenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed CClmmercial area, The proposed use
will be subject to an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit so as not to violate Regional Water Quality
Control Board waler quality standards or waste discharge requirements, The proposal will not alter absorption
reles, drainage patterns, surface runoff. surface water conditions, or ground weter conditions, The site is
within the Santa Anita Dam (nundetion Area, but will not expose people to any additionel or increased hazard
levels, The project will not have.any of the above impacls,
9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a) Physically divide an established community?
b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of
an agency with Jurisdiction over the project (Including, but not
limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or
zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural
community conservation plan?
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The proposed antanna and equipment installetion is in a fully daveloped commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts,
10. MINERAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a) Result In the loss of availability of a known minerai resource that
would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locally-important minerai
resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific
plan or other land use plan?
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The proposed antenna and equipment installation is}n a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts,
11. 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
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b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or groundborne noise levels?
c) A substantial permanent increase in ambient noise I~vels in the
project vicinity above levels existing without the project?
d) A substantial temporary or periodiC increase in ambient noise
levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the
project?
e) FQr a project located within an airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the project expose people
residing or working in the project"area to excessive noise levels?
f) FQr 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?
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Significant
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of the above impacts,
12. POPULATION AND HOUSING. Would the project:
a) Induce substantial population growth In an area, either directly (for
example, by proposing new homes and busi!lesses) or indirectly
(for example, through extension of roads 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
cQnstruction of replacement housing elsewhere?
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of the above Impacts.
13. 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
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construction of which could cause significant environmental
impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response
times or other performance objectives for any of the public
services:
Fire protection?
Police protection?
Schools?
Parks?
Other pUblic facilities?
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Less Than
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Impact
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of the abovelmpacls,
14. RECREATION - Would the project:
a) Increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or
other recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
b) Does the project include recreational facilities or require the
construction or expansion of recreational facilities which have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
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of the above impacts,
15, TRANSPORTATIONfTRAFFIC - 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 (Le,. result in
a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips. the
volume to c<lpacity 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"
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sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or Incompatible uses
(e.g" farm equipment)?
e) Result In inadequate emergency access?
f) Resuit in inadequate parking capacity?
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting
altemative transportation (e,g" bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
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Incorporation
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Impact
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of the above impacts, The existing parking spaces will nol be anered and the proposal would not increase
lraffic,
16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater
treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause significant environmental
effects?
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?
d) Have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project from
existing entitlements and resources, or are !lew or expanded
entitlements needed? In making this determination, the Cijy shall
consider whether the project is subject to the water supply
assessment requirements of Water Code Section 10910, et seq,
(SB 610), and the requirements of Government Code Section
664737 (SB221),
e) Result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider
which serves or may serve the project determined that it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments?
f) Be served by a landfill With sufficient permitted capacity to
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
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The proposed antenna and equipment installation is in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts,
17. 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
species. cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below
salf-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 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 )?
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substantial adverse effects on human, beings, either directly or
indirectly?
The proposed antenna and equipmenllnstallation is in a fully developed commercial area and will not have any
of the above impacts.
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File No,: CUP 2006-01
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
A. Name, if any, and a brief description of the project:
Conaitional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2006-01 for a 506 sq,ft, wireless communications facility
with e 50' tall monopalm,
B, Location of Project:
20 E. Foothill Boulevard
In the City of Arcadia, County oILos Angeles
C. Name of Applicant, Sponsor or Person Undertaking Project:
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Other (Private)
(1) Name
(2) Address
Seauoia Dep(ovment Services. /nc,
22521 Avenida Empresa. Ste, 122, Rancho San/a Maraar/la, CA 92688
The Planning Commission 0 City Council 0, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project
and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the Planning
Commission/City Council, inCluding the recomlT)endaiton of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare
that the proposed project will not have a siginificant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the
reasons supporting the Planning Commission'slCity Council's findings are.as follows:
The City Council 0 Planning Commission 0, hereby finds that the Negative DeClaration reflects its
independent judgement. A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at:
Community Development Division
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Dr,
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 574-5423
The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constiture the record of
proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declartlon are as follows:
Community Development Division
City of Arcadia
240 W, Huntington Dr,
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 574-5423
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Date Received for filing
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240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
(626) 574-5400
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
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General Information
1. Name and address of developer or project' sponsor:
OmnipointCommunications, Inc. a subsidieryofT-Mobile USA,lnc. (T-Mobile)
3 Imperial Promenade, Suite 1100
Santa Ana. CA 92707
2, Address of project (Location):
20 East Foothilll;loulevard, Arcadia, 91006
3, Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
Seouoia Deplovment Services Inc Contact' Pele Shubin
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One Venture, Suite 200
Irvine. CA 92618
Phone: 714-47a.3197
4. List and describe any other related permits and other public approvals required for this
project, including those required by city, regional, state and federal agencies:
CUP required by City of Arcadie (this appfication), No others required.
5, Zoning: C-2 Commercial
6. General Plan Designation:
Proiect DescriDtlon
7. . Proposed use of site (project description):
Omnipolnt Communications, Ine. a subsidiary ofT-Moile USA, Inc, proposes to construct, operate. and melntaln. a wireless
telecommunications faCility consisting of four (4) radio equipment cabinets end one (1) fifty (SO) foot tail monopalm inside a
new block wail enclosure end associeted utility runs, Landscaping consisting of ground cover and two (2) new live palm
. trees is included.
8. Site Size: 59,978
Sq, Ft.!
1,38
Acre(s)
. 9. Square footage per building:
Approximately 25,000 squareleet exIsting. No new SQuare fooiageis proposed.
10, Number of floors of construction:
No new floors of construction. Open air equipment space,
11, Amount of off-street parking provided:
No change to existing parking layout,
12. Proposed scheduling of project:
Construction will commence with the issuance of buildlgn permi1s.and last approximately two (2) months,
13, Associated projects:
None.
14. Anticipated incremental development:
None.
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15, 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
16, If commercial, indicate the type, Le, neighborhood, city or regionally oriented,square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation:
The facility is neighborhood orientated and will provide wireless service t6 the surrounding area, No sales floor or loading
lacilnies are needed or proposed, This is a proposal for an unoccupied Jacility.
17, If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
NJA
18, If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift. estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
N/A
19. If the project Involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this
and indicate clearly why the application is required:
A condilional use permit is required by the Arcadia Municipal Code based on,the height and design of the facility,
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20, Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items
checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary),
YES NO
I:l .. 21, Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground
contours,
I:l II 22, Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public
lands or roads,
I:l . 23, Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project,
Q . 24, Significant amounts of solid waste or 'mer.
Q . 25, Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity,
I:l . 26. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage
pattems,
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 ,
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Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police: fire, water,
sewage, etc,)
Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
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Relationship to a larger project or seQes of projects
Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan,
polio/ or ordinance consistent with this project?
[J . 34, If you answered YES to question no. 33, may this project cause significant
effects on the environment Ihat were not examined in the prior EIR?
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35. Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as il exists before the project, including
Information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects, Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the
structures, Attach photographs of the site, (Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be
accepted.)
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36, Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including infonnation on
plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects, Indicate the type of land uses
(residential, commercial, ete,) , 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
J hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the
data and information required for this initial evaluation to the best of my ability, and that the
facts, statements, and information presented are true. and correct.to the best of my knowledge
and belief,
Date December 28, 2005
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ARCADIA, CAUFORNIA 91006
APN: 5772-001-028
35. Describe the project site as It exists before the project, including information
on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, and any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the
structures. Attach photographs of the site. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will
be accepted.
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The project site is currently occupied by a commercial office building and parking lot.
The development on the property consists of contemporary single and two story office
buildings, parking lots, and maintained landscaping. No observed characteristics of
the existing site were considered cultural, historical, or scenic.
36. Describe the surrounding properties, including information on plants and
animals any cultural, historical, or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land
use (residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family,
apartment houses, shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development
(height, frontage, set-back, rear yard, etc.). Attach photographs of the
viCinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be accepted.
The project site is surrounded by contemporary single and multi story commercial and
residential development.
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STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
June 22, 2004
TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: Pete Kinnahan, Economic Development Administrator
Prepared by: Brian Saeki, Management Analyst
SUBJECT: Finding of Consistency with the Arcadia General Plan for the AcqUisition
and Disposition of Land for the Proposed Morlan Place Project
SUMMARY
Rusnak Arcadia, has proposed an expansion of their new and used Mercedes Benz
dealership at 55 W, Huntington Drive. Staff is currently negotiating with Rusnak Arcadia
for this expansion which would include the potential acquisition and disposition by the
Arcadia Redevelopment Agency of approximately 3,6 aaes (5 separate parcels)
adjacent to the existing Mercedes Benz site for ultimate use of the property as an auto
dealership, if certain conditions are met or findings are made,
Section 65402 of the California Government Code requires that the Planning
Commission find that any acquisition and disposition of land by the City or Agency
confonn to the City's General Plan. Because the proposed expansion area is currently
designated Commercial in the City's General Plan and new and used automobile sales
are considered commercial uses, staff recommends that the Planning Commission find
that the potential land acquisition and disposition for the proposed Morlan Place project
is consistent with the City's General Plan.
DISCUSSION
Rusnak Motors purchased the Fonner Foulger Ford site in August 2001 where they
immediately began selling pre-owned certified Mercedes Benz automobiles with no
assistance from the Redevelopment Agency, They moved their entire Mercedes Benz
operation to Arcadia in November 2002 again without Redevelopment Agency
assistance. This included the sales of new and used Mercedes Benz, service and parts
facilities.
. Rusnak Arcadia has now approached the Redevelopment Agency with a proposed
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project to expand their current facility by approximately 3,6 acres, Staff is currently
negotiating with Rusnak Arcadia to develop a Disposition and Deveiopment Agreement
(DDA) which will specify all development parameters and will include all financial
obligations, a development timeline, architectural design of the buildings, etc.
Additionally, this agreement would allow the Redevelopment Agency to acquire and
dispose of the 3.6 acres adjacent to the existing site to Rusnak Arcadia for the auto
dealership expansion project, if certain conditions are met or findings are made.
Section 65402 of the California Government Code requires that a finding be made by
the Planning Commission of conformity with the General Plan before any property may
be acquired and disposed by the Agency.
This proposed project is consistent with the General Plan designation for this site
(Commercial), The project proposes to expand the existing dealership to include the
sale of new and used automobiles, automobile service, parts sales, etc, These are
considered commercial uses and are also allowed by the Arcadia Zoning Code with a
conditional use permit.
Also as part of the proposed project, Mo~an Place would be partially vacated after a
public hearing is conducted and findings are made. Section 65402 also requires that
the Planning Commission find that the vacation is consistent with the General Plan,
Due to the uncertainty of the project at this time, staff, based upon the recommendation
of the City Attorney, will schedule this finding to appear before the Planning
Commission at a future meeting.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Staff has completed an initial study for the proposed project. Based upon the findings of
the initial study, a traffic study was prepared and the mitigation measures will be
incorporated into the project, A negative declaration or mitigated negative declaration
will be presented to the Redevelopment Agency at the time the DDA is adopted by the
Agency,
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that 'the Planning Commission find that the proposed acquisition and
disposition, and proposed use, of the 3,6 acres as proposed in the proposed DDA with
Rusnak Arcadia, are consistent with the General Plan,
Approved by:
Donna L. Butler
Community Development Administrator