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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1724 1 RESOLUTION NO. 1724 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, DENYING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION NO. CUP 2005-02 FOR A JOB TRAINING CENTER WITH 6 STUDENTS AND ONE EMPLOYEE WITHIN AN EXISTING COMMERCIAL OFFICE BUILDING AT 19 E. LIVE OAK AVENUE, UNIT E. WHEREAS, on January 4, 2005, an application was filed by David Yuan Xie for a job training center with 6 students and one employee within an existing commercial office building; Development Services Department Case No. CUP 2005-02, at 19 E. Live Oak Avenue, Unit E; and e WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 8, 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 RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report dated January 11,2005 is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission fmds: I . A. That the granting of this Conditional Use Permit would be detrimental to the public health and welfare and injurious to the property and improvements in such zone or vicinity because the existing parking facilities are inadequate and there is not sufficient onsite parking for the proposed job training center. By code, the subject building would require 35 on-site parking spaces; however, there are only 32 spaces provided. B. That the use applied for at the location indicated is properly one for which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized, however, the proposed use, as evident by its current illegal operation, does not satisfy the parking e requirements for the requested conditional use as specified in Sections 9269.5 Et Seq. of the Arcadia Municipal Code. C. That the site for the proposed use is not adequate in size and shape to accommodate the proposed use, and that there is not sufficient onsite parking to accommodate the proposed use. D. That the site abuts a street that is adequate in width to carry the kind of traffic that would be generated by the proposed use; however, there is not sufficient onsite parking to accommodate the use. E. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will adversely affect the comprehensive General Plan because although the land use and I 1724 2 . cUrrent zoning are consistent with the General Plan, there is not sufficient onsite parking to accommodate the use. F. That the evaluation of the environmental impacts as set forth in the initial study is appropriate and that the project could have less than a significant effect upon the environment within the meaning of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, but the project was not approved, and therefore, a Negative Dec1aration could not be approved. SECTION 3. That for the foregoing reasons this Commission denies Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2005-02 for a job-training center e with 6 students within an existing commercial office building at 19 E. Live Oak Avenue, Unit E. SECTION 4. The decision and findings contained in this Resolution reflect the Planning Commission's action of March 8, 2005 to deny Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2005-02, by the following votes: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Lucas, Olson and 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 1724 3 . I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on March 22, 2005, by the e I following votes: AYES: Commissioners Baderian, Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen NOES: None oa~~" Chairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia ecretary, Planning Commission City of Arcadia APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~P.~ StephenP. Deitsch, City Attorney City of Arcadia 1724 4 . e I STAFF REPORT Development Services Department March 8, 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 2005-02 for a job-training center at 19 E. Live Oak Avenue, unit E. SUMMARY This Conditional Use Permit application was submitted by the business owner, David Xie, to operate a job-training center for up to 6 students at 19 E. Live Oak Avenue, unit E. The Development Services Department is recommending approval of this application subject to the conditions in this staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: David Yuan Xie (business owner) LOCATION: 19 E. Live Oak Avenue, unit E REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit for a job-training center with up to 6 students in a 650 square foot unit within an existing commercial building. SITE AREA: 19,055 sq. ft.. (0.43 acres) FRONTAGE: Approx. 183 feet along Live Oak Avenue Approx. 61 feet along Louise Avenue EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is developed with a 2-story, 9,000 sq.ft. commercial office building constructed in 1986, and is zoned CoO & 0, Professional 0fficewith an Architectural Design overlay. . e I SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: No rt h : Single-family dwellings - zoned R-1 South: Commercial Retail units - zoned C-2 East: Bank-zoned CoO & D W est: Restaurant - zoned C-1 & D GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS The proposal is to operate a job-training center that would occupy a 650 sq.ft. unit on the ground floor of the existing commercial office building at 19 E. Live Oak Avenue, unit E. There will be a maximum of six (6) students per session and one instructor. The students will be adults who are pursuing a career in card dealing. The proposed class hours are from noon (12:00 p.m.) to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The subject unit would be remodeled into one open classroom. Restroom facilities are not required per Building Code as there are shared restrooms in the subject building. A job-training center is considered as a school use, and is a permitted use in the CoO zone with an approved conditional use permit. Parkino There are 32 on-site parking spaces. By Code, a job-training center is required to provide 1 space per employee plus 1 space for every 3 students. Under this regulation, the proposed 650 sq.ft. job-training center with six (6) adult students and one (1) employee would require three (3) parking spaces. This is equivalent to the three (3) spaces required for the original office use of the subject unit (4 spaces per 1,000 sq.ft. of gross floor area). Currently, the subject site has a parking deficiency of three (3) spaces; however, the proposed use would not increase that number. The following isa break-down of the on-site parking requirements: CUP 2005-02 March 8. 2005 Page 2 . e I Parking Requirements for Commercial Uses at 19 E. Live Oak Ave. Approx. So.Ft. 6,350 2,000 650 Parking Ratio 4/1,000 1/employee + 11 5 students 1/employee + 1/3 students Spaces Reouired 26 6 Tvoe of business Office uses Neo Art School (4 employees, 10 students) Proposed Use (1 employee, 6 students Totals 9,000 On-slte parking spaces provided 3 35 32 A neighboring resident to the north of the subject property has commented that traffic 'near the intersection of Live Oak Avenue and Louise Avenue is heavy due to the site's existing art school, and the existing bank on the east of Louise Avenue. However, it is staffs opinion that the proposed job-training center would not generate any additional traffic beyond that of the original office use. Furthermore, the subject unit is located in the westerly portion of the building, where there is a separate parking area away from the intersection, as shown on the submitted site plan. 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. Any exterior improvements, such as new signs, sign face changes, and awnings shall be subject to architectural design review and approval by the Community Development Division. 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 that could not be made less than significant with mitigation incorporation. 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. CUP 2005-02 March 8, 2005 Page 3 . e I 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 2005-02, subject to the following conditions: 1. The maximum number of students at anyone time shall not exceed six (6). 2. The students shall be of at least high school age (16 years and older). 3. The hours of operation shall be limited to 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. 4. There shall be no gambling permitted. 5. 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. 6. Non-compliance with the provisions and conditions of this Conditional Use Permit shall constitute grounds for the immediate suspension and revocation of said permit. 7. Approval of CUP 2005-02 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the CUP 2005-02 March 8, 2005 Page 4 . e I 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 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 andlor land use decision and the City shali 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 Application No, CUP 2005-02, file the Negative Declaration, and direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve CUP 2005-02 for a job-training center at 19 E. Live Oak Avenue. unit E. . 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. 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Name and address of developer or project sponsor: Lu,kY CARD DEAL'51< Tl<4/1h,,;f ~r;NTfr<... /9 E L,'vp OAt<.. 411&. -tt t= A~CA~A CI/9/~~ ...lMV/J) . 1tIM/ 2. Address of project (Location): / f '/3. I..,'t/f; OAK.. ME:. # f=- jt)(CA .DIA CA. "/lf1P6 _. Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: fijAvIP, (u~ 1'1[; t- " vi; ~/4k. l}t/t .tI f. ,4n CIH>If.} {J26r-;;)t~'~7fr {JA91PP6 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: ~ Use. Rlrltc,,;-rr 5. Zoning: G-O & 'D " . 6. General Plan Designation:1I "., . . I Proiect DescriDtion 7. . Proposed use of site (project description): I 711/5 t),'r&- Is 1/(, c,/..Aft~(J4A/1 f/(f){J{) S-eP ~<::;: / t. fltA - Fe/<. TK/HAlt'jI/:r piloP"J'e-. 6 PlY! 1J1,P,-~4-r , t. Site Size: ISo Sq. Ft.1 Acre(s) Square footage per building: 10. Number of floors of construction: 7W6. 11. Amount of off-street parking provided: >'F~, . 12. Proposed scheduling of project: IOicD.4M TO S.' 001'#1 PM 13. Associated projects: NONe:- 14. Anticipated incremental development: e jJONr;- 15. . If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: Ale 16. If commercial, indicate the type, I.e. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: NtJMF: 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: !/tJNb ., " _. 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: 0#1= ~~ Tl/lJIl, 'fA BLt:-. CJ.fA/It. DES/(.. r;c.r. 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this and indicate clearly why the application is required: I --.fJ/ 0 Nf:: . EnvircnlnfoForm -2- 4101 .0. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES t!Q 29. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic. substances, flammable or explosives 30. Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water, sewage, etc.) 31. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas, etc.) 32. Relationship to a larger project or series of projects 33. Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan, policy or ordinance consistent with this project? D W 34. 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 D ~ D !Xl D QD D W D~ D IXJ D~ D ~ li'I ~ DI8l D m D ~ D ~ Discuss below all items 21. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. 23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. 25. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. 26. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns. 27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration level~ in the vicinity. 28. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more? 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.) 35. I EnvlranlnloFonn -3- 4/01 ,. 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 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 ,&- ~-ofL . ~?~ For e . En\llronlnfoForm -4- 4101 File No. CUP 2005-002 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 2005-002 2, Project Address (Location) 19 E. Live Oak Avenue, unit E 3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number: David Yuan Xie 2829 ~ Allgeyer Avenue, EI Monte, CA 91732 (626) 242-6795 e 4. Lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia ~ Development SeNices 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: 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 job-training center with a maximum of 6 students in a 650 sq. ft. unit in an existing commercial building. . CECA Env. Checklist Parl1 -1- 4/03 . e . File No. CUP 2005-002 9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting: surroundings.) (Briefly describe the project's No rt h : South: East: West: Single-family dwellings - zoned R-1 Commercial Retail units- zoned C-2 Bank - zoned CoO & D Restaurant- zoned C-1 & D 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. [ 1 Aesthetics [ 1 Biological Resources [ 1 GeologylSoils [ 1 HydrologylWater Quality [ 1 Mineral Resources [ 1 Population & Housing [ 1 Recreation [ 1 Utilities and Service Systems [ 1 Mandatory Findings of Significance [ 1 Air Quality [ 1 Cultural Resources [ 1 Hazards & Hazardous Materials [ 1 Land Use & Planning [ 1 Noise [ 1 Public Services [ 1 Transportation I Circulation DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: [Xl I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. CECA Env. Checklist Part 1 -2- 4/03 . e I File No. CUP 2005-002 [ ] 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. [ ] 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. :~t;. 'nature Jan. 20. 2005 Date Thomas Li 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 informalion 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 (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptOrs to pollutants, based on a project- specific screening analysis). CEQA Env.Checklist Part 1 -3- 4/03 . e I File No. CUP 2005-002 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 toa 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 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 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 identif)': 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. CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1 4/03 -4- . File No.: CUP 2005-002 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact 1. AESTHETICS - Would the project e) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? D D D t8I b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including. but not limited D D D t8I to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? . . c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area? D D t8I D D D t8I D The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will. not have any of/he above impacts. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES -In determining whether impacts to agriculture resources are significant environmental effects, lead agencies may refer to th.e Callfomla Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the Califomia Dept. of Conservation as an optional model to use in assessing impacts on agriculture and farmland. Would the project: a) Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Imporlance (Farmland) to non-agricultural use? (The Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the Callfomia Resources Agency to non~agriculturaJ use? b) Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson Act contract? 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? D D t8I D D D t8I D D D D t8I The proposed job-training center will be In an existing commercial buildinr; in a fully developed area and will not have any of/he above impacts. 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: CEQA Checklist 5 4-03 . e . d) a) Conflict with or obstruct Implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Resuit 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 Significant Impact o o o o o File No.: CUP 2005-002 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o NO Impact ~ 1ZI ~ ~ .~ The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area. Because the proposed use is SUbject to applicable air quality regulations as admlnistl!red 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 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, 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 nallve resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or migratory wlldiife corridors, or Impede the use of wildlife nursery sites? CEQA Checklist 6 o o o o o o o o o o o o ~ ~ ~ 1ZI 4-03 File No.: CUP 2005-002 . Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation less Than Significant Impact No Impact e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological 0 0 0 IZI resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation 0 0 0 IZI Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local. regional or state habitat conservation plan? The proposed job-training center 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 ota 0 0 0 IZI historical resource as defined in ~ 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an 0 0 0 IZI e archaeological resource pursuant to ~ 15064.5? c) Directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or 0 0 0 IZI site or unique geOlogic feature? d) Disturb any human remains, including those Interred outside of 0 0 0 IZI formal cemeteries? The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercia/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 0 0 0 IZI effects, Including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: I) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the 0 0 0 IZI 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. . i1) Strong seismic ground shaking? 0 0 0 IZI Iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? 0 0 0 IZI CEQA Checklist 7 4-03 . e . d) v) Landslides? 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 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 soli 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 Slgnlflcant Impact o o o o o File No.: CUP 2005-002 Less Than Slgnifl""nt Wilh Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o No Impact I:8l I:8l I:8l I:8l 181 The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area. The subject locatIon has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any of the above geologic problems and Is not within a Seismic Hazard Area identified by the Seismic Hazard Mapping Act. The proposal does not include any excavation, greding or filling. No unique geOlogic features have been Identified at the site. The project Is connected to the loca/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? Be located on a site which Is Included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Seclion 65962.$ and. as a result, would it create a significant hazard to CEOA Checklist 8 o o o o o o o o o o o o I:8l 181 I:8l I:8l 4'03 . e . d) the public or the environment? 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. wol.lld 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 Impact o o o o File No.: CUP 2005-002 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o Less Than Significant No Impact Impact o o o o IZI IZI IZI IZI The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: a) Substantiaily 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, 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 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 fiooding on- or off-site? Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide CEQA Checklist 9 o o o o o o o o o o o o IZI I8l IZI IZI 4-03 . e . n) substantial aCldltional sources of polluted runoff? e) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality f) Violate any other water quality standards or waste discharge requirements? g) Place housing within a 1 DO-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 1 DO-year floodplain structures which would Impede 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 wouid 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? Potential for discharge of stormwater to cause significant harm on the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies including municipal and comestic supply, water contact or non- contact recreation and groundwater recharge? CEQA Checklist 10 Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o o o o o File No.: CUP 2005-002 less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o o o o less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o o D D D No Impact IZI IZI IZI IZI !81 IZI IZI IZI IZI IZI 4-03 . 9. ea) 0) Dischrage stormwater sothat significant harm is caused to the 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-sUe? Potentially Significant Impact o o o File No.: CUP 2005-002 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o No Impact 18I 18I 18I The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commerclel 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 Quelity Control Board water quality stendards.or waste discharge requirements. The proposal will not alter ebsorption rates, drainage patterns, surface runoff, surface water conditions, or ground water conditions. The site is within the Santa Anita Dam Inundation Area, but will not expose people to any additional or increased hazard levels. The project will not have any of the above impacts. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: 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? o o o o o o o o o 18I 18I 18I The proposed job-training center will be.!n an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will not have any of/he 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 mineral resource recovery site delineated on a" local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? o o o o o o 18I 18I Tha proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercIal building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. CEOA Checklist 11 4-03 . eel . 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 ordinance. or applicable standards of other agencies? b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or ground borne noise levels? c) A substantial 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? For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has nol 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 excessive noise levels? Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o File No.: CUP 2005-002 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o No Impact t8I t8I t8I t8I t8I t8I The proposed job-training center 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 indirectiy (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)? b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necess~atlng 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 t8I t8I t8I The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and wiff not have any of the above impacts. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project: CEQA Checklist 12 4"()3 . e I c) a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physicaliy altered govemmental facilities. need for new or physlcaliy altered govemmental 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 services: Fire protection? Police protection? Schools? Parks? Other public facilities? Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o File No.: CUP 2005-002 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o No Impact [gJ [gJ [gJ [gJ [gJ The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. 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? o o o o o o [gJ [gJ The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. 15. TRANSPORTATIONITRAFFIC - Would the project: a) Cause an increase in traffic which is substantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (I.e,. result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips, the volume to capacity ratio on roads. or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individualiy 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 CEOA Checklist 13 o o o o D o o o o [gJ [gJ [gJ 4-03 . substantial safety risks? d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? f) Result in inadequate parking capacity? Potentially Significant Impact o o o o File No.: CUP 2005-002 Los. Than Significant With Mlllgation Incorporation o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o No Impact ~ ~ ~ ~ g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. Although there is a parking deficiency according to code requirements. the parking aree will remain underutilized because the proposed use is not intense. . e UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: I e) a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regignal 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 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 (S8221). 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? CEQA Checklist 14 o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ 4-03 File No.: CUP 2005-002 . Potentially Slgniffcanl Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to 0 0 [j IZI accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state and local sllltues and regulations 0 0 0 IZI related to solid waste? The proposed job-training center 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 0 0 0 IZI environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of e the major periods of California history or prehistory? b Does the project have impacts that are individualiy limited, but 0 0 0 l'8! 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)? c) Does the project have environmental effects which wilt cause 0 0 0 IZI substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or Indirectly? The proposed job-training center will be in an existing commercial building in a fully developed area and will not have any of the above impacts. I CEQA Checklist 15 4-03