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RESOLutION NO. 1727
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARCADIA. CALIFORNIA, APPROVING
CONDmONAL USE PERMIT NO. 2005-06 FOR A 1,680
SQ.FT. YOGA INSTRUCTION STUDIO WITH UP TO 15
PEOPLE AND AN INCIDENTAL RETAIL AREA AT 300-
302 E. FOOTHILL BLVD.
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2005, a conditional use permit application was
filed by Renee Quenell. lessee, to permit a yoga instruction studio with an
incidental retail area (Development Services Deparbnent Case No. CUP 2005-
06), at property commonly known as 300-302 Foothill Blvd.; and
. WHEREAS, a public hearing was held by the Planning Commission on
April 26, 2005, 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 RESOL YES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development
Services Department in the attached report dated April 26, 2005 is true and
correct.
SECTION 2.
This Commission finds:
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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.
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.
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
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evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect
on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends.
SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission grants
Conditional Use Pennit No. CUP 2005-06, for a yoga instruction studio with an
incidental retail area at 300-302 Foothill Blvd., upon the following conditions:
I. There shall be no more than fifteen people at anyone time in the
workout studio. A sign displaying the maximum number of people permitted
shall be posted inside the building, subject to the review and approval of Planning
Services.
2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Satw"day, and 9:00 a.m. to
6:30 p.m. on Sunday.
3. The parking lot shall be restriped and landscaped per the Arcadia
Municipal Code, subject to the approval of the Development Services
Department.
4. The use approved by CUP 2005-06 is limited to the yoga instruction
studio. The yoga instruction studio shall be operated and maintained in a manner
that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP
2005-06.
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5. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to opening
the instruction studio. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions
of approval for CUP 2005-06 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or
revocation of any approvals, which could result in the closing of the studio.
6. 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.
7. Approval of CUP 2005-06 shall not take effect until the property
owuer(s), and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance FoOD available
from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and
acceptance of these conditions of approval.
8. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold hannless the City of
An:adia 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 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
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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.
9. A brief report will be presented to the Planning Commission in one
year to provide an update on the operation of this business.
SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this
Resolution reflect the Commission's action of April 26,2005, by the following
votes:
A YES: Commissioners Baderian. Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen
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 forgoing Resolution was adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the May 10, 2005, by the
following votes:
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AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen
NOES: None
ecretary, Plannmg Commission
City of Arcadia
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
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hairman, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
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STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
April 26, 2005
TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator
By: Thomas P. Li, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2005-06 for a yoga
instruction studio at 300-302 E. Foothill Blvd.
SUMMARY
This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by Rene Quenell, lessee of
the subject property, to operate a yoga instruction studio with up to 30 students and
an incidental retail area at 300-302 E. Foothill Blvd. The Development Services
Department is recommending denial of this application because there is inadequate
on-site parKing.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Rene Quenell (lessee of the subject property)
LOCATION: 300-302 E. Foothill Blvd.
REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit for a 1,680 sq.ft. yoga instruction studio
with up to 30 students and an incidental retail area in an existing
commercial building.
SITE AREA: 4,208 sq. ft. (0..1 acres)
FRONTAGE: Approximately 40 feet along Foothill Blvd.
105 feet along Northview Avenue
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EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The site is developed with two single-story commercial retail
buildings. The subject building has 1,680 sq.ft. of floor area, and
there is a 1,200 sq.ft. flower shop in the rear portion of the property.
Both buildings were constructed in 1953, and the property is zoned
C-2.
SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
No rt h: Commercial office - zoned C-2
South: Single-family residential - zoned R-1
E a s t : Commercial office - zoned C-2
W est: Commercial Retail - zoned C-2
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Commercial
BACKGROUND
There are two buildings on the subject property. The 1,200 sq.ft. rear building was
utilized as storage for a floral shop until it was converted into a dance studio in
January of 2002. At the time, the dance studio was approved for no more than two
students per session. The same conditions were imposed in March 2003 when the
subject yoga studio applied for a business license to replace the dance studio. In
addition, it was stated in the license that there shall be no dance studio or other use
within the subject building due to the lack of on-site parking. The 1,680 sq.ft. front
building was a floral shop until March 2004, when they switched places with the yoga
studio in the rear building.
PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
The proposal is to operate a yoga instruction studio with an incidental retail area
within the front 1,680 sq.ft. building at 300-302 E. Foothill Blvd. Classes would be
provided to adults, with occasional sessions for children.
The number of students will be limited to a maximum of thirty (30) students per
session. The applicant indicated that the typical class size is about three (3)
students, with 15-20 students expected during week-evenings and weekend
mornings. The proposed class hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. on
Sunday. There will be 6-8 sessions on weekdays, and 4-5 sessions on the
weekends. A copy of the class schedule is attached.
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There will be a maximum number of three (3) employees at anyone time, with one
full-time employee, 2 part-time cashiers, 16 part-time instructors, and 1 on-call
massage therapist. .
A yoga instruction studio is a permitted use in the C-2 zone with an approved
conditional use permit.
Parkina
There are three (3) on-site parking spaces. In addition, three (3) spaces are
proposed in tandem to these spaces. By Code, a yoga instruction studio is required
to provide 1 space per 35 sq.ft. of gross floor area in all workout areas. Under this
regulation, the proposed yoga instruction studio, which will have a 1,080 sq.ft.
worl(Qut area, is required to provide thirty-one (31) parking spaces.
The proposed use would share the parking with the existing 1,200 sq.ft. floral shop,
which requires six (6) parking spaces per current code. Together, a total of 37 on-
site parking spaces are required. The Code does not have provisions to allow
tandem parking, and therefore such spaces cannot be counted to satisfy the parking
.reqLlirements; if this request is approved, it would result in a parking deficiency of 34
spaces.
Upon receipt of the public hearing notice, a neighbor residing on Laurel Avenue
expressed concern that the proposed use would result in street parking spilling over
onto their street from Northview Avenue.
In staff opinion, the proposed use is too intense for the subject property. The
substantial parking deficiency would promote street parking, and would have a
negative impact to the single-family residences to the south of the subject property.
CODE REQUIREMENTS
All City requirements regarding disabled access and facilities, occupancy limits,
building safety, health code compliance, 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.
CECA
Pursuant to the provIsions of the California Environmental Quality Act, the
Development Services Department has prepared an Initial Study for the proposed
project. Said Initial Study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial
adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the
project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of
historical or aesthetic significance that could not be made less than significant with
mitigation incorporation. When considering the record as a whole, there is no
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evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for adverse effect on
wildlife resources or the habitat upon .which the wildlife depends. However, this
proposal would result in a parking deficiency. Therefore, a Mitigated Negative
Declaration has been prepared for this project.
FINDINGS
Section 9275.1.2 of the Arcadia Municipal Code requires that for a Conditional Use
Penn it 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 denial of Conditional Use
Permit Application No. CUP 2005-06, because of inadequate on-site parking.
If the Planning Commission determines that based on the evidence presented this is
an appropriate use at this site and moves to approve Conditional Use Permit
Application No. CUP 2005-06. staff recommends the following conditions of
approval:
1. There shall be no more than three (3) students and two (2) employees at any
one time.
2. The hours of operation shall be limited to 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday
through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, and 9:00 a.m. to 6:30
p.m. on Sunday.
3. The parking lot shall be restriped and landscaped per the Arcadia Municipal
Code, subject to the approval of the Development Services Department.
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4. The use approved by CUP 2005-06 is limited to the yoga instruction studio.
The yoga instruction studio shall be operated and maintained in a manner that
is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP
2005-06.
5. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to opening the tutoring
center. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval
for CUP 2005-06 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of
any approvals, which could result in the closing of the school and office.
6. 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.
7. Approval of CUP 2005-06 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.
8. 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 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 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
Denial
The Planning Commission should move to deny Conditional Use Permit
Application No. CUP 2005-06 because the proposal cannot satisfy all of the
required prerequisite conditions for a Conditional Use Permit, and adopt
Resolution No. 1727 incorporating the Commission's decision and specific
findings.
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If the Planning Commission intends to approve Conditional Use Permit Application
No. CUP 2005-06, the Commission should move to file the Mitigated Negative
Declaration, state the supporting findings, and direct staff to prepare a resolution
incorporating the Commission's decision, specific findings, and conditions of
approval.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or
comments regarding this matter prior to the April 26th public hearing, please contact
Thomas Li at 626) 574-5447.
Don a L. Butler
Community Development Administrator
Attachments: Floor and Site plans
Class Schedule
Project Description
Letters of Support
Vicinity Map & Aerial Photograph with Zoning Information
Environmental Documents
Resolution No. 1727
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Yoga Madre Class Schedule
MONDAY
09:00 8m Level 1-2 Rene Quenell
10:30 am Beginriing Krista Holland
12:00 pm Pilates Mat- Amy Friedman
01 :00 pm Beginning to Level 1 Amy Friedman
03:30 pm Kids Yoga" Kathleen Van Dusen
04:30 pm Level 1 Robin Scilley
06:00 pm Beginning Level Rene Quenell
07:30 pm Level 1 Cybelle Greenman
TUESDAY
08:00 am Gentle- David Wells
09:00 am Yoga Dance Teri Vore
10:30 am Beginning Level Rene Quenell
12:00 pm Level 1-2 .. Nancy Ito
05:00 pm Gentie** Sarah Rushforth - this class is ideal for
pre-natal
06:00 pm Level 1 Sarah Rushforth
07:30 pm Beginning Ellen Mathews
WEDNESDAY
09:00 am Level 1-2 Scot Hendricks
10:30 am Gentie ** Jill Zepezauer
12:00 pm Pilates Mat - Amy Friedman
01 :00 pm Level 1* Amy Friedman
03:30 pm Kids Y oga** Kathleen Van Dusen
04:30 pm Yoga for Less Robin Scllley
06:00 pm Beginning Level Rene Quenell
07:30 pm Level 1 Cybelle Greenman
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THURSDAY
09:00 am Level 1 Amy Friedman
10:30 am Beginning Level Rene Quenell
12:00 pm Level 1-2 " Nancy Ito
05:00 pm Gentle'" Sarah Rushforth - This class is ideal for
pre,.natal
06:00 pm Yoga Dance Teri Vore
07;30 pm Beginning Ellen Mathews
FRIDAY
09.00 am Level 1-2 Rene Quenell
10,30 am Beginning Krista Holland
12:00 pm Pilates Mat"" Amy Friedman
04:30 pm Level 1 Robin Sciiley
06:00 pm Beginning level Nancy Ito
SATURDAY
08:00 am Pilates Mat- Amy Friedman
09:00 am Level 1 Carolyn Sachs
11:00 am Beginning Level Ellen Matthews
12:45 pm AsanaIYoga Clinic- Tatiana Urquiza (twice a month)
01 :00-04:00 pm Workshops'" Schedule varies - See WorkShODS
04:00 pm Level 1 Cybelle Greenman
SUNDAY
09:00 am Beginning Level Ellen Mathews
11 :00 am Level 1 Cybelle Greenman
01 :00-04:00 pm Workshops-" Schedule varies - See WorkshoDs
05:00 pm Restorative Amy/RenetSarah
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G. PropolleCl Use (State EDetIy what use is inteuded for the properly.)
Yoga Madre is a studio and boutique offering both private and public yoga classes taught
by qualified, certified and experienced instructors. Our mission is to create an
environment that promotes health and wholeness through the classes and services we
offer.
Our boutique, which comprises the majority of our revenue, offers our clients as well as
the community a large array of yoga and health products including, but not limited to,
exclusive lines of clothing, jewelry, CDs, videos, DVDs, yoga mats and props, candles,
essential oils, tea and herbal supplements. The boutique operates dming nonna! business
hours and is staffed full-time. The products that we offer are specialty items specifically
chosen for the wants and needs of the modem yoga student; they're general1y not
immediately available in other public retail stores, which is why our boutique has proven
to be both busy and profitable.
Our classes, which usually last one-and-a-halfhours, typically run from 9am to 9pm
during the week. with more abbreviated hours on the weekends, usually 9am to 5pm.
Our peak times differ from most businesses, as we provide a service that is commonly
utilized when our customers, themselves, are not working. Consistently, our busiest
times are from 6pm to 7:45pm Monday through Thursday, and on Saturday from 118111 to
12:45pm. The number of students per class ranges between 5 and 12. During peak.
times, the range is between 12 and 25 students. We are requesting a modification to our
business Ii~ for I to 30 students per teacher to accommodate our few large d,,~'SeS
which occur after standard business hours.
A few times per month. we offer special workshops on the weekends. They are taught by
the most respected aDd experienced teachers in our field and are an opportunity not only
for our current students to be instructed by top teachers, but also to encourage other
students of yoga outside of our immediate comnnmity to come and visit our studio and
boutique. These woIkshops are designed to accommodate as many as 30 students and
typically generate a great deal of income for the studio, especially in terms of retail
business. Some of these clients return solely to .shop our exclusive clothing lines,
unavailable elsewhere in the area.
The alternative services that we are pl"nn;ng to provide in the.future will be offered to
our cum:nt client base. We expect a small nmnber of clients - approximately 3-6 per
day - for both skin care and m"~~ge therapy. Yoga Madre wishes to offer these services
in keeping with our theme of promoting and providing Wellness and Health. We expect
as well that these services will create the opportunity to generate additional retail income.
EXPLAIN IN DETAD.. WHEREIN YOUR CASE CONFORMS TO THE
FOLLOWING FIVE CONDmONS:
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1. That the granting of such conditioual use permit wiD not be detrimental to
the pub6c health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in
sucb zone or vicinity.
Both the ancient discipline of yoga and our proposed alternative services promote
well-being, health and contentment. Perl1aps even more importantly, yoga. also
promotes a sense of commwrlty, of coming together with neighbors, spending time
together, and helping one another. Our vision is to offer these classes and services in
order to help our community become a better, happier, more wrlted place.. Since we
are already located in a commercial area. we feel our presence is not in any way
detrimental to our smrounding area, and that we are perfectly compatible with the
commercial zone we share.
Z. Tbat the use applied for at the location indicated is one for wbidJ a
conditional use permit is authorized.
Yoga. Madre's space is combined retail, instructional use (public and private yoga
classes), and day-spa (part-time skin care therapist). We are located in a commercial
zone and see no reason why our indicated use would be contradictory to the area we are
occupying.
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and sbape to
aeeommodate said use, including aU yards, spaces. walls, fences. parking,
loading, Iaockcaping and other featons required to adjDSt said use with the
land and uses iu the neighborhood.
Yoga Madre feels there is adequate street parking, with no occasion for conflicts, current
or future, with our proposed use in our current site.
We are located in a commercial area and are zoned for retail parking. We have six
parking spaces that we share with the florist next door, and since their business is
conducted by appointment only, that leaves Yoga Madre five spaces to be used at any
time (six after business hours). There are also ten street parking spaces just in the
immedio1e area surrounding us. Additionally, we have been given six parking spaces by
Century 21 in their lot,jusl two storefionts away. That makes a total of21 spaces. Also,
because yoga involves health and exercise, a number of our students walk or ride their
bikes 10 class and consequently require no parking space. We have also been extremely
sensitive to the two residences nemby and always make sure that our clients refrain from
parking either in front, or along the sides of their houses, per their request. One last point
to note is that Yoga Madre is actually not one, but two street address-300 and 302 E.
Foothill Boulevard. We hope that the size of our facility, and the occupation of two
addresses will be taken into consideration where parking is concerned.
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4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate ill width and pavement
type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use.
Yoga Madre is located on Foothill Boulevard, a large, previously developed thoroughfare
and commercial area. The existing traffic is already heavy; our proposed use would not
significantly change the traffic patterns in any way.
So That the granting of such conditional use permit will not adversely affect the
comprehensive General Plan.
The land use designation of this site is commercially consistent with the proposed use.
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Descrilltion of Y Of!a Madre Floor Plans
EJlltrvlLobby
Entrance to Yoga and Treatment Rooms, mainly used to house and display sellable
products, and to facilitate our primary purpose, retail.
Room 1
Future site for skin care treatments .'. J:.
Room 2
Used for Yoga Therapy sessions, as well as private Yoga Classes.
Slludjo
Primary area to teach public Yoga Classes.
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Yoga Madre
}oo E. F oothdl f)lvd.
Arcadia, CA 91 006
626-~o~-1 00+
www.!Jogamadre.com
Yoga Madre is a !:Joga studio and bouti9ue created b!:J owner and 5ierra Madre
native Rene Quenell. Rene's vision was to create' a !:Joga studio that would be warm,
welcoming and non-intimidating with the best instructors available. The communit!:J
responded with an overwhelming attendance, and soon Yoga Madre outgrew its little
space on Northview Ave, and switched locations with florist Margit Houlakoui to
take on and remodel the large space on F oothill50u/evard in Ma!:J ot this !:Jear.
While still maintaining its small, neighborhood atmosphere and emphasis on individual
attention, Yoga Madre now offers over +5 classes, seven da!:Js a week in its beautiful
nc:w space. Yoga classes are offered for all levels, bod!:J t!:Jpes and ages. In addition
to !:Joga, Yoga Madre offers Filates and Meditation classes, A!:Jurvedic consultations
and special workshops on the weekends. Rene also offers and specializes in Yoga
Therap!:J which concentrates on the elements otY oga that directl!:J address ph!:Jsical
and mental health. And to complement the stress-reduction and relaxation that !:Joga
brings, the studio has two treatment rooms for massage and skin care services
availableto the public.
Finall!:J' Yoga Madre has a bouti9ue offering a large selection!joga mats, props,
books and CD's. The bouti9ue also has handmade jewelr:y from local artists, and a
selection of exclusive workout and casual wear, including Lululemon, 5e F resent and
Frana.
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240 West Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91066
August ll, 2004
Dear City Officials;
I am writing to express my happiness at the addition of Yoga Madre to my neighborhood.
The members of my family have been frequenting both the yoga studio and the boutique
siuce it opened roughly a year and half ago. We enjoy the friendly staff, the quality of
instruction, and the variety of items available for purchase at the boutique. The owner,
Rene QueneH, has done a remarkable job of making the new studio appealing and
accessible. It is the highlight of my day to be able to walk down the street from my home
to attend a yoga class at Yoga Madre. I believe the studio is a great asset to both my
neighborhood and the city of Arcadia.
Sincerely,
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221 Laurel Ave
Arcadia CA 91006
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Ucensed Physical Therapist
Specializing in Comprehensive Spine Care
To whom it may concern:
_ As a resident, I am delighted to have a studio of Yoga Madre's caliber to
practice Yoga that is within walking distance. The studio is second to
none in their delivery'of professional, consistent yoga instruction. The
instructors are certified and continue to grow in their specialties with
continued education and study beyond the level of certification. In
addition, I am able to walk to class, which I enjoy. When I arrive, my
muscles are warm, and my mind is clear.
As a Physical Therapist, and a beginner Yogi, I can appreciate the
wellness concept of Yoga Madre which I learned first band. I found Yoga
Madre two months postnatal, and thank the studio, and the instructors for
getting me back on my feet, and back to work. Because of the mobility,
strength and confidence that I learned through specific Yoga instruction, I
was able to return to my prior position, without restriction, and without
any additional disability after a very difficult delivery.
The owner, Ms. Rene Quenell has taken great effort to ensure that
residents from all surrounding communities have equal access to her
studio. She has classes available for all ages, backgrounds and experience.
She specifically caters to beginners who have no prior experiences in
Yoga with a nurturing spirit. She goes an extra mile to make certain all
Yogi's, feel comfortable in their practice.
Please appreciate that our community has truly been blessed to have a
studio of Yoga Madre's quality within waIking distance. The studio
welcomes a holistic approach to wellness that is refreshing and needed in a
time of reduced medical coverage for other western entities such as
physical therapy.
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July 16, 2004
Members of the Arcadia City Council
240 W Huntington Dr
Arcadia, California 91007
Dear Council Members:
As a student at Yoga Madre, I want you to know of my experience. I attend
classes four to seven times each week and have yet to have difficulty finding an
appropriate parking place. My schedule is erratic so I'm there often in the
morning, sometimes in the afternoon, and often in the evening. Clients park
carefully on the street and in the renovated parking lot, allowing as many cars as
possible in available space. Some nearby businesses have offered students
overflow parking in their lots.
In addition, a number of us carpool regularly. My daughter - and sometimes my
granddaughter and son in law - and I attend classes together often, reducing by
one or two the number of cars. We are not alone as the studio fosters
friendships.
Yoga Madre studio adds value to your city and the entire foothill community.
Renovated, the building itself has given a face-lift to Foothill Boulevard. Classes
and services offered attract students to your city from Pasadena to San Dimas.
I encourage you to look favorably on Yoga Madre's application for an expanded
business permit.
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To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing to recommend that you grant a Conditional Use Permit to Yoga
Madre. They are a great new business providing a valuable service to the
community. In my family, three generations are now attending yoga classes
regularly! My 64-year-old mother and my 9-year-old daughter are enjoying
the benefits of yoga along with me.
We have never had any trouble finding parking, and I believe the impact on
the residential area should be minimal. Rene Quenell and her staff inform
their clients of the neighbors' parking requests, and we are making every
effort to comply.
Please consider granting this permit to Yoga Madre. Help them to continue
to provide this essential service to Arcadia and the surrounding
communities.
Sincerely,
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Kath~ Mj)se
Monrovia Resident and Yoga Madre Enthusiast
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July 8, 2004
To Whom It May Concern:
I would like to recommend that you grant a Conditional Use Permit to Yoga
Madre. They provide a valuable service to our community, promoting health and
fitness in a convenient location.
DynaMetric has hired them provide stress relief classes at our business, and
many of our employees have attended classes at their location. We have always
found Rene Quenell and her staff to be very professional and helpful. There is
ample street parking available and the impact on the residential area should be
minimal. Yoga Madre is a good neighbor and will continue to make every effort
to avoid inconveniencing the local residents.
Thank you for considering their application and our input, I hope you will grant
thIS Permit.
Sincerely,
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Alan Morse, Owner/President
~ 717 South Myrtle Avenue, Monrovia. CA 91016 . (800) 525-6925 . (626) 358-2559 . Fax (626) 359-5701
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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 2005-06
2. Project Address (Location)
300-302 E. Foothill Blvd.
3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number:
Rene Quenell
188 San Gabriel Court,
Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626) 825-3557
e 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. Llaad Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number:
Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator (626) 574-5442
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 Conditional Use Permit for a yoga instruction studio with up to 30 students and
an incidental retail area in an existing 1,680 sq.ft. commercial unit.
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9. Surrounding land Uses and Setting:
surroundings.)
(Briefly describe the project's
North:
South:
East:
West:
Commercial Offices - zoned C-2
Single~family Residence - zoned R-1
Commercial Offices - zoned C-2
Commercial Retail- zoned C-2
10. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing
approval, or participation agreement):
The City Building Services, 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. The tenant
improvements for the coffee shop will also be reviewed by the Los Angeles
County Health Department for compliance with local health codes.
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
[ ] Biological Resources
[ ] Geology/Soils
[ ] Hydrology/Water Quality
[ ] Mineral Resources
[ ] Population & Housing
[ ] Recreation
[ ] Utilities and Service Systems
[ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance
[ ] Air Quality
[ ] Cultural Resources
[ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials
[ ] Land Use & Planning
[ ] Noise
[ ] Public Services
[ ] Transportation I Circulation
DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
[J I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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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
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.
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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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Printed Name
For
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 fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should
be explained where It is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards
(p'.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-
specific screening analysis).
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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.
4. "Potentially Significant Unless 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 17 "Earlier Analyses" may be cross-referenced).
5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program Environmental
Impact Report, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an
earlier EIR or Negative Declaration {Section 15063(c)(3)(D)}. Earlier analyses are
discussed in Section 17 aHhe 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 earlier 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 for potential impacts (e.g., general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a
previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to
the page or pages where the statement is substantiated.
7. Supporting Information Sources. A source list should be attached, and other sources 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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1. ,ItoESTHETICS - Would the project
a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 IZI
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited 0 0 0 IZI
to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of 0 0 0 IZI
the site and its surroundings?
d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would 0 0 0 IZI
adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be In an existing commercial building In a fully developed area and
e 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 Califomia 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 0 0 0 IZI
Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non-agricultural use? (The
Falmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the California
Resources Agency to non-agricultural use?
b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson 0 0 0 IZI
Act contract?
cj 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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The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and
will not have any oftha above impacts.
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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) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air
qU<lllty 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?
Potentially
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Becausa the proposed use is subject to applicable air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air
Quality Management District, It will not have any of the above impacts.
4. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the project:
a)
Have a substantial adverse impact, either direcUy or through
habitat modifications, on any' species identified as a candidate,
sellsitive, or special status species in local or regional plans,
policies, or regulations, or by the Califomia 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,
policies, and regulations or by the Califomia 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, vemal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct
removal, filling, hydrological interruption or other means?
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 D D D [g)
resources, such as.a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
f) ConfliCt with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation D D D [g)
Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved
local, regional or state habitat conservation plan?
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed 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 D D D [g)
historical resource.as defined In ~ 15064.5?
b) Cause a substantial adverse .change In the significance of an D D 0 [g)
It archaeological resource pursuant to ~ 15064.5?
c) Directiy or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or D D D [g)
slttl or unique geologic feature?
d) Disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of D D 0 [g)
formal cemeteries?
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed 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 D D D [g)
effects, Including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving:
i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the D D D [g)
most recent Alquist.Prlolo 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? D D D [g)
iiI) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? D D D [g)
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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
"ec:ome 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 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 water?
Potentially
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Impact
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Mitigation
Incorporation
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proposal does not include any excavation, grading or filling. The project is connected to the local sewer
system. The project wff/ 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?
Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous
materials sites eompiled 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?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the
project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h) Expose people or structures to a siglflcant risk of loss, injury or
death involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are
adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed
wltil wildlands?
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will not have any of the above impacts.
8.
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 pattem of the site or area,
inc:uding through the alteration of the course of a ,stream or river,
in II manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation
on. or off-site?
c)
Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area,
Including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river,
or substantially Increase the rate or amount of surface runoff In a
manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site?
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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e) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality 0 0 0 ~
f) Violate any other water quality standards or waste discharge 0 0 0 ~
requirements?
g) Place housing within a 1 DO-year flood hazard area, as'mapped on 0 0 0 ~
a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance RaleMap or
other flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 1 DO-year floodplain structures which would Impede 0 0 0 ~
or redirect flood flows?
i) Exllose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or 0 0 0 ~
death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the
failure of a levee or dam?
en Expose people or structures to Inundation by seiche, tsunami or 0 0 0 ~
mudflow?
k) During project construction, will it create or contribute runoff water 0 0 0 ~
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 ~ create or contribute runoff 0 0 0 ~
waler 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 0 0 0 ~
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equipment are fueled or maintained, waste Is handied, or
hazardous materials are handled or delivered, or other outdoor
work areas, to impair other waters?
n) Potential for discharge of storm water to cause significant harm on 0 0 0 ~
. the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies
including municipal and comestic supply, water contact or non-
contact recreation and groundwater recharge?
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biological Integrity of waterways or water bodies?
p) SsignificanUy alter the flow velocity or volume of storm water
runoff that can use environmental harm?
q) Significantly increase erosion,elther on or off-stie?
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Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant With Significant No
Impact Mitigation Impact Impact
Incorporation
0 0 0 181
o
o
o
181
o
o
181
o
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area. The
proposed use will be SUbject to an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit so as not to violate Regional Water
Quality Control Board water quality standards or waste discharge'requirements. The proposal will not alter
absorption rates, drainage pattams, surface runoff, surface water conditions. or ground water conditions. The
site is within the Santa Anita Dam InundationArea. but wUl not expose people to any additional or increased
hazard levels. The project will not 'have any of the above impacts. .
9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a)
e b)
Physically c1ivide an established community?
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?
o
o
181
o
o
o
o
181
o
o
o
t8I
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed 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 mineral 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?
o
o
o
181
o
o
o
181
The proposed yoga Instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will
not have any of the above impacts.
. NOISE - Would the project result in:
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a) Exposure of persons to or generation of noise levels in excess of
.standards established in the local general plan or noise
ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies?
b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome
vibration or groundbome noise levels?
c) A substanllal permanent increase in ambient noise levels 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)
For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where
suc;h 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) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the
project expose people residing or working in the project area to
exc:essive noise levels?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
No
Impact
I2SI
I2SI
I2SI
I2SI
I2SI
I2SI
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will
not have any 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 businesses) 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
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
I2SI
I2SI
I2SI
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed erea and will
not have any of the above impacts.
PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project:
a)
Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the
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provision of new or physically altered govemmental facilities, need
for new or physically altered governmental facilities, the
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
sertlices:
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Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
No
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
Fire protection? 0 0 0 181
Police protection? 0 0 0 181
Schoois? 0 0 0 181
Parks? 0 0 0 181
Other public facilities? 0 0 0 181
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be iil an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will
not have any of the above impacts.
RECREATION - Would the project:
Inc"ease the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or
oth!lr recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facliity would occur or be accelerated?
b)
Does the project Include recreational facilities or require the
,:onstruction or expansion of recreeti.onal facilities which have an
adverse physical effect on the environment?
o
o
o
181
o
o
o
181
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will
not have any of the above impacts.
15. TRANSPORTATIONrrRAFFIC. Would the project:
IC)
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
'/olume 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?
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?
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o
181
o
o
o
o
181
o
o
o
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d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g.,
ShlOrp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses
(e.(I., farm equipment)?
Less Than
Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant With Significant No
Impact MIUgation Impact Impact
Incorporation
0 0 0 I25J
e) Result in inadequate emergency access?
o
o
o
I25J
f) Result in inadequate parking capacity?
o
I25J
o
o
g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting
altematlve transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)?
The proposed yoga Instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area that
has an on-site parking deficiency aCCOrding to code requirements. This proposal would increase the intensity of
the use and would compound the parking Issue. The parking deficiency could be mitigated by limiting the
, number of students to where the provided spaces would be sufficient.
o
o
o
I25J
. a)
UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control Board?
o
o
o
I25J
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?
o
o
o
I25J
e) Require or result in the construction of new storm water drainage 0 0 0 I25J
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 0 0 0 I25J
existing entitlements and resources, or are new or expanded
entitlements needed? In making this determination. the City 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).
Ie) Result In a determination by the wastewater treatment provider 0 0 0 I25J
which serves or may serve the project determined that It has
edequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments?
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PotenUally
Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
MlUgaUon
Incorporation
Less Than
Signlftcant
Impact
No
Impact
f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permItted capacity to D D D ~
accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state and local statues and regulations D D D ~
related to solid waste?
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed 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 D D D ~
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop belOw
self.sustainlng 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
e the major periods of Califomia history or prehistory?
b Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but D D D ~
cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means
that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when
viewed in connection with the effects of past projeets, the effects
of other current projects, and the effects of probable future
projects)?
c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause D D D ~
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly?
The proposed yoga instruction studio will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will
not have any of the above Impacts.
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
(626) 574-5400
ENVIRONMENT AL INFORMATION FORM
DateFiled:~
Generallnfonnation
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
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2. Address of project (Location):
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Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
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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:
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5. Zoning:
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6. General Plan Designation:
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Proiect DescriDtion
7. Proposed use of site (project description):
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Site Size:
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10, Number of floors of construction:
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11. AmolJnt of off-street parking provided:
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12. Proposed scheduling Of:[;::
13. Associated projects: ,J(A-
14. Anticipated incremental development:
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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 hous~l:zes expected:
16. If commercial, indicate the type, Le. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation:
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17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
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18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
oc:cupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
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19. If the project involves a variance, conditi'onal use permit or zoning application, state this
I and indicate clearly why the application is required:
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~. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items
checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary).
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D ~ 21. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration, of ground
/ contours.
D Q( 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public
lands or roads.
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Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
, Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage
patterns.
Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity.
"Is site on filled land oron any slopes of 10 percent or more?
Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
flammable or explosives
Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
sewage, etc.)
Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
etc.)
Relationship to a larger project or series of projects
Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan,
policy or ordinance consistent with this project?
If you answered YES to question no. 33, may this project cause significant
effects on the environment that were not examined in the prior EIR?
Environmental Settina
Describe (on a separate sheet) the project site as it exists before the project, including
information on topography, soil stability, plants and animals, any cultural, historical or
scenic aspects. Describe any existing structures on the site, and the use of the
structures. Attach photographs of the site. (Snapshots or Polaroid photos will be
accepted.)
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Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on
plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses
(residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses,
shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs,
rear yards, etc.). Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will
be accepted.
Certification
I hereby certify that the statements furnished above and in the attached exhibits present the
data and infonnation 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
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