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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1713 - . , RESOLunON NO. 1713 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALiFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 04-012 TO ALLOW A CHILDREN-LEARNING CENTER WITHIN THE EXISTING 1,568 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 817 S. FIRST AVENUE. WHEREAS, on August 16, 2004, a Conditional Use Pennit application was filed by Seong Pal<, owner of the subject business, to operate a children- learning center within the existing 1,568 squar!'l foot commercial building at 817 S. First Avenue; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ("CECA"), and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and detennined, there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Conditional Use Penn it No. 04-012 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by. law; and, WHEREAS, a publiC hearing was held on September 28, 2004, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Pennit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicihity because the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses, and will be appropriate for the subject site since it will provide adequate parking, drop-off, and pick-up areas at the rear of the building. . . , 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 ;s adequate in size and Shape to accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, loading, landscaping, parking, and other features 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 a major street that is 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 evidence that the propDsed 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 Permit No. CUP Q4..Q12 to operate a children-learning center within the existing 1,568 square foot commercial building at 817 S. First Avenue, upon the following conditions: 1. The children-learning cente~ shall be restricted to the subject unit (1,568 square feet) with a maximum of 20 students. The students shall be under high school grade. The proposed use shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted to and approved by the City for CUP Q4..Q12, and any expansion of the use approved shall require approval of a separate conditional use permit. 2. The business hours shall be limited to 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. t012:00 p.m. on Saturdays. 3. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted to the City for its approval for all new signs on the premises. . . ~ 4. Approval of CUP 04-012 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. 5. 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 concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attorney to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. 6. Approval of CUP 04-012 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. SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of September 28, 2004, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: Commissioner Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None . SECTION 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City of Arcadia. I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 28ltt day of September 2004, by the following votes: AYES: NOES: Commissioner Hsu, Lucas, Olson, Wen, Baderian None hairman, Planning Commission City of Arcadia . APPROVED AS TO FORM: ~P./~ Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney , e e - STAFF REPORT Development Services Department September 28, 2004 TO: FROM: Arcadia Planning Commission Donna L. Butler, Community Development Administrator By: Lisa L. Flores, Senior Planner SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit No. 2004-012 to allow a children-learning center at 817 S. First Avenue. SUMMARY This application was filed by Mr. Seong Pak, owner of the subject business, requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow a children-learning center at 817 S. First Avenue (d.b.a. APIC Institute), The Development Services Department recommends approval of the learning center, and adoption of Resolution No. 1713 subject to the conditions of approval outlined in the staff report. GENERAL INFORMATION APPLICANT: Seong Pak (Owner of subject business) LOCATION: 817 S. First Avenue REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit to operate a children-learning center at 817 S. First Avenue. LOT AREA: 6,159 square feet (0.14 acres) FRONTAGE: 42 feet along First Avenue ~ e e EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING: The site is improved with an existing 1,568 square foot one-story commercial building. The property is zoned C-2. SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING: North: South: East: West: General Office Use and Commercial; zoned C-2 Learning center; zoned C-2 Office Use; zoned C-2 Residential; zoned; PR-3 GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Commercial BACKGROUND The applicant currently has an existing children-learning center that is located at 2617 S. Baldwin Avenue (d.b.a. APIC Institute). The existing business has been in operation since 2001 and was approved under Conditional Use Permit No. 01- 018, which allowed 50 students that are not of high school age and 5 employees within an existing 1,500 square foot building. PROPOSAL The applicant proposes to relocate his existing business to the subject site in order to be closer to the elementary and middle schools. The new children- learning center will be located within the site's existing 1,568 square foot commercial building, which will accommodate a maximum of 20 students and 2 employees. The classes will consist of English, Math, and Chinese courses to children that are not of high school age. Business hours will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays. PARKING A learning center for students that are not of high school age requires 1 parking space for each employee and 1 space for every 5 students. Based on the applicant's proposal to have a maximum of 20 students and 2 employees, a total of 6 parking spaces are required. The proposed project complies with the minimum parking requirements since there are six (6) existing on-site parking spaces at the rear of the building. CUP No. 04-012 September 28, 2004 Page 2 e ANALYSIS In staffs opinion, the proposed use is appropriate for the site since it will provide adequate parking, drop-off, and pick-up areas at the rear of the building, as shown on the submitted site plan. Also, the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses since there is an existing children-Ieaming center next door at 817 S. First Avenue (d.b.a. Arcadia Chinese School). 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 shall be subject to architectural design review and approval by the Development Services Division. CEQA e' Pursuant to the proVISions of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act, the Development Services Department has prepared an initial study for the proposed project. Said initial study did not disclose any substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in any of the physical conditions within the area affected by the project including land, air, water, minerals, flora, fauna, ambient noise and objects of historical or aesthetic significance. When considering the record as a whole, there is no evidence that the proposed project will have any potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife dependS. Therefore, a Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project. 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. (e CUP No. 04-012 September 28, 2004 Page 3 e -' . 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. RECOMMENDATIONS The Development Services Department recommends approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 04-012, subject to the following conditions of approval: 1. The children-learning center shall be restricted to the subject unit (1,568 square feet) with a maximum of 20 students and 2 employees. The students shall be under high school grade. The proposed use shall be operated and maintained ina manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted to and approved by the City for CUP 04-012, and any expansion of the use approved shall require approval of a separate conditional use permit. 2. The business hours shall be limited to 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. t012:00 p,m. on Saturdays. 3. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted to the City for its approval for all new signs on the premises. 4. Approval of CUP 04-012 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. 5. 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 concerning this project and/or land use decision, including but not limited to any approval or condition of approval of the City Council, Planning Commission, or City Staff, which action is brought within the time period provided for in Government Code Section 66499.37 or other provision of law applicable to this project or decision. The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any claim, action, or proceeding concerning the project and/or land use decision and the City CUP No. 04-012 September 28, 2004 Page 4 e . , shall cooperate fully in the defense of the matter. The City reserves the right, at its own option, to choose its own attomey to represent the City, its officers, employees, and agents in the defense of the matter. PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION Aooroval The Planning Commission should move to adopt the Negative Declaration, approve Conditional Use Permit Application No. 04-012, and adopt Resolution No. 1713 approving a children-Ieaming center at 817 S. First Avenue. Denial If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit, the Commission should state the specific reasons for denial and direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution incorporating the Commission's decision and specific findings. If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions regarding this matter prior to the September 28th public hearing, please contact Lisa Flores at (626) 574-5445. Donna L. Butler Community Development Administrator Attachments: Vicinity Map and Aerial Map Site and Floor plans Initial Study - Negative Declaration CUP No. 04-012 September 28, 2004 Page 5 e . . RESOLUTION NO. 1713 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 04-012 TO ALLOW A CHILDREN-LEARNING CENTER WITHIN THE EXISTING 1,568 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING AT 817 S. FIRST AVENUE. WHEREAS, on August 16, 2004, a Conditional Use Permit application was filed by Seong Pak, owner of the subject business, to operate a children- leaming center within the existing 1,568 square foot commercial building at 817 S. First Avenue; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Califomia Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq. ("CEQA"), and the State's CEQA Guidelines, the City of Arcadia prepared an Initial Study and determined, there is no substantial evidence that the approval of Conditional Use Permit No. 04-012 would result in a significant adverse effect on the environment. Accordingly, a Negative Declaration has been prepared and notice of that fact was given in the manner required by law; and, WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 28, 2004, at which time all interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and present evidence. NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. That the factual data submitted by the Development Services Department in the attached report is true and correct. SECTION 2. This Commission finds: 1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the public health or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone or vicinity because the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses, and will be appropriate for the subject site since it will provide adequate parking, drop-off, and pick-up areas at the rear of the building. 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, loading, landscaping, parking, and other features 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. e . , 4. That the site abuts a major street that is 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 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 Permit No. CUP 04-012 to operate a children-learning center within the existing 1,568 square foot commercial building at 817 S. First Avenue, upon the following conditions: 1. The children-learning center shall be restricted to the subject unit (1,568 square feet) with a maximum of 20 students. The students shall be under high school grade. The proposed use shall be operated and maintained in a manner that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted to and approved by the City for CUP 04-012, and any expansion of the use approved shall require approval of a separate conditional use permit. 2. The business hours shall be limited to 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. t012:00 p.m. on Saturdays. 3. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted to the City for its approval for all new signs on the premises. 4. Approval of CUP 04-012 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. 5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Arcadia and its officers, employees, and agents fro~ 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 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. 6. Approval of CUP 04-012 shall not take effect until the property owner(s) and applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available e . , from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of these conditions of approval. SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this Resolution reflect the Commission's action of September 28, 2004, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 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. 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L6t-.1l/n-I?l .----.-.--.~'I ;-::,ii' .J I I . ! -.-_1 , ...... ....... ,._ \ 0~r ;1 it- .l. I <y 'ij f,~ ~,~ i . .' ..-. ... -. . ..._.....:-,..._.. . . .' ...: .... '.- __....O;l'''.~_...~ . ~~ 'e \ '\ \ . / J i \ , '. " , '.J. .J "l J ~ \~ r~ \:\ \ \J ~ .J.. '\) \J e . , File No.: CUP 04-012 CITY OF ARCADIA 240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT NEGATIVE DECLARATION A. Title and Description of Project: Conditional Use Permit No. 04-012: A Conditional Use Permit to allow a children-learning center at 817 S. First Avenue B. Location of Project: 817 S. First Avenue C. Name of Applicant, Sponsor or Person Undertaking Project: Seong Pak (Owner of Subject Business) 2617 S. Baldwin Avenue Arcadia, CA 91007 The Planning Commission having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the Planning Commission, including the recommendaiton of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare that the proposed project will not have a siginificant effect on the environment. A brief statement of the reasons supporting the Planning Commission's findings are as follows: The proposed use is consistent with the zoning and General Plan land use designation of the project site and will not have a significant effect upon the environment. The Planning Commission hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its independent judgment. A copy of the Initial Study may be Obtained at: City of Arcadia Development Services Department Community Development Division 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 The locatiOn and custodian of the documents and any other material which constitute the record of proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declaration as follows: City of Arcadia Development Services Department Community Development Division 240 W. Huntington Dr. Arcadia, CA 91007 (626) 574-5423 Date: ".3'D'" Usa. Flores Date Posted: q. to. 6+ Staff 4/01 e . , CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Conditional Use Permit No. 04-12 2. Project Address (location): 817 S. First Avenue 3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number: Seong Pak (Owner of the subject business) 710 S. Garfield Avenue Alhambra, CA 91801 4. lead Agency Name & Address: City of Arcadia - Development Services Department Community Development Division - Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive Post Office Box 60021 Arcadia. CA 91066-6021 5. lead Agency Contact Person & Telephone Number: Lisa Flores. Senior Planner (626) 574-5445 6. General Plan Designation: Commercial 7. Zoning Classification: C-2 8. Description of Project: A Conditional Use Permit to allow a leaming center (d.b.a. APIC Institute) with a maximum of 20 students and 2 employees within the existing 1,568 square foot building at 817 S. First Avenue. The business hours will be from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.. Monday through Friday, and from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays. 9. Surrounding land Uses and Setting: (Briefly describe the project's surroundings.) North - Office Uses; zoned C-2 South - Learning Center; zoned C-2 East - Office Uses; zoned C-2 West - Residential; zoned PR-3 e 10. . , File No. CUP 04-012 Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): N/A 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. [ I Aesthetics [ I [ I Biological Resources [ ] [ I Geology/Soils [ ] [ ] HydrologylWater Quality [ ] [ ] Mineral Resources [ ] [ ] Population & Housing [ ] [ I Recreation [ ] [ ] Utilities and Service Systems [ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency) On the basis of this initial evaluation: Air Quality Cultural Resources Hazards & Hazardous Materials Land Use & Planning Noise Public Services Transportation / Circulation [XI I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. [I 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 MITIGATED 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. -2- CEOA Env. Checklist Part 1 e . , File No. CUP 04-012 [ ] 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. By: Donna Butler. Community Development Administrator For: The City of Arcadia - Development Services Department ( ~/~2> Signature '8'30.04- Date Lisa Flores Printed Name Donna Butler 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 Impacf 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 Impacf answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project- specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on- site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction related as well as operational impacts. 3. "Potentially Significant Impacf 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 Impacf 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 CEaA 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. -3- CEOA Env. Checklist Part 1 File No. CUP 04-012 e 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. , -4- CEQA Env. Checklist Part 1 File No.: CUP 04-012 e Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant WIIh Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation 1. AESTHETICS Would the project a) Have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? 0 0 0 12I b) Substantially damage scenic resou~ces. including, but not limited 0 0 0 12I to, trees, rock outcropplngs, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? c) Substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of 0 0 0 r8l the site and its surroundings? d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would 0 0 0 181 adversely affect day or nighllimeviews in the area? The proposed project will not affect any scenic vista since the proposed use will be located within an . existing commercial building. Therefore. there will be no significant impact to aesthetics as a result of this project. 2. AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts to agriculture resources are significant environmental effects. lead agencies may refer to the California Agricultural Land Evaluation and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the California 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 0 0 0 r8l Statewide Importance (Farmland) to non-agricultural use? (The Farmland 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 0 181 Act contract? c) Involve other changes In the existing environment which, due to 0 0 0 r8l their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use? , CEOA Checklist 4 e . , Potantially Significant Impact File No.: CUP 04-012 Less Than Significant With MIUgallon Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact The proposal is consistent with the Commercial land use designation of the General Plan and with the underlying zone since it is required to comply with the regulations of any other jurisdictional agency environmental regulations. The project site consists of commercial and office uses and no additional construction Is proposed on-site. As such, the proposed project will have no impacts on agricultural resources. 3. AIR QUALITY - Where available, the significance criteria established by the applicable air quality management or air pollution controi district may be relied upon to make the following determinations. Would the project: a) Conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an existing or projected air quality violation? c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for 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 poliutant concentrations? f) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of people? o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o l'8J 181 f8I 181 181 Due to the nature of the project, the proposed project will not create any emissions Into the air since the proposed use will be located within an existing commercial building, and no new construction is proposed on-site. 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 Callfomia Department of Fish and Game or US Fish and Wildlife Service? o o o o o o 181 l'8J CEQA Checklist 5 File No.: CUP 04-012 e Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With Significant No Impact Mitigation Impact Impact Incorporation c) Have a substantial adverse effect on federally protected wetlands 0 0 0 [gJ as defined by Section 404 of the Clean Water AcI (Including but not limited to , marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption or other means? d) Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident 0 0 0 12I or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of wildlife nursery sites? e) Conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological 0 0 0 [gJ resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance? f) Conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation 0 0 0 181 Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, or other approved local, regional or state habitat conservation plan? . Since the site is not required to provide new landscaping on-site, the project will not change the diversity of species. or number of any species of plans (including trees, shrub, grass, crops, and aquatic plants). Further, there will be no elimination or reduction In the numbers of unique, rare, or endangered species of plants since the subject site does not contain any known populations of rare or endangered species, only non-native plant species. The project will not introduce any new species Into the area, or result in a barrier to the normal replenishment of existing species since the proposed project will only remove annual, non-native, or ornamental plantings. Therefore, the project will not reduce the acreage of any agricultural crop since the SUbject site is not an agricultural use. As for the De Minimis Impact Finding, there is no evidence before the City that the proposed project will have any potential adverse effect on wildlife resources. 5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a 0 0 0 [gJ historical resource as defined in ~ 15064.5? b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an 0 0 0 [gJ archaeological resource pursuant to ~ 15064.5? c) Oirectly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or 0 0 0 [gJ site or unique geologic feature? , d) Oisturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries? o o o 12I CEQA Checklist 6 File No.: CUP 04-012 e Less Than Potentially Significant Less Than Significant With SIgnificant No Impact Mitigation Impac:l Impact Incorporation There are no paleontological resources on the project site and the existing commercial building is not a potential cultural resource. Also, the site Is not located in a sensitive area for these resources. As such, there Is no significant impact to cultural resources. 6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project: a) Expose people or structures to potential substantial adverse 0 0 f8I 0 effects. including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving: i) Rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the 0 0 0 [81 most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? Refer to Division of Mines and Geology Special Publication 42. iI) Strong seismic ground shaking? 0 0 f8I 0 . iii) Seismic-related ground failure, Including liquefaction? 0 0 0 l'8I v) Landslides? 0 0 0 12I b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? 0 0 0 181 c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that 0 0 0 12I 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 0 0 0 181 Uniform Building C;:ode (1994), creating substantial risks.to life or property? e) Halle soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic 0 0 0 f8I tanks or alternative waste water disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of waste water? According to the City's General Plan there are two local faults: Raymond Hili Fault and the Sierra Madre Fault. The closet active fault to the subject site Is the Raymond Hili Fault, which underlies to the north of the subject site. However, because the applicant is proposing tentative improvements , within the existing structure, the structure will be required to conform to the most current local. state, and federal building standards. and ADA requirements. CEOA Checklist 7 e . , 7. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the project: a) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? b) Create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment? c) Emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter mile of an existing or proposed school? d) Be located on a site which is included on a list of hazardous materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would It create a significant hazard to the public or the environment? 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 significant risk of loss, Injury or death involving wild land fires, including where wild lands are adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are intermixed with wild lands? Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o o o File No.: CUP 04-012 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o o o The proposed project will not create a significant impact to the environment since there will be no discharge 01' hazardous substances on the site. As such, there wllJ be no significant impact to hazards. No Impact ~ ~ 18I ~ f8I 12I 12I 18I CEQA Checklist 8 e 8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project: . d) In a) Violate any water quality standards or waste .discharge requirements? b) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local groundwater table level (i.e., the production rate of pre-existlng nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been granted)? c) Substantially alter the existing drainage 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 siltration on or off-site? Substantially after the existing drainage patlem of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river, or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? e) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned storm water drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff? f) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality g) Place housing within a 100-year flood hazard area,a~ mapped on a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or other flood hazard delineation map? h) Place within a 1 OO-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? Inundation by seiche, tsunami or mudflow? Potentially Significant Impact o o o o o o o o o o File No.: CUP 04-012 Less Than Significant With MltigaUon Incorporation o o o o o o o o o o Less Than Significant Impact o o o o o o o o o No Impact [gJ [gJ [gJ 181 12I 181 181 181 [gJ o 181 CEQA Checklist 9 e . 'C) k) Potential impact of project construction on storm water runoff? I) Potential impact of project post-construction activity on storm water runoff? m Potential for discharge of storm water from areas from material storage, vehicle or equipment maintenance (including washing), waste handling, hazardous materials handling or storage, delivery areas or loading docks, or other outdoor work areas? n) Potential for discharge of storm water to cause significant harm on the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies? 0) Potential for discharge of storm water to impair the beneficial uses of the receiving waters or areas that provide water quality benefit? p) Potential for significant changes in the flow velocity or volume of storm water runoff that can use environmental harm? q) Potential for significant increases in erosion of the project site or surrounding areas? Potentially Signlflcanl Impact o o o o o o o File No.: CUP 04-012 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o o o o o o o Less Than Slgniflcant Impact o o o o o o o No Impact 181 181 181 181 12I 12I (g! The proposed project will not change the currents, or the course of direction of watar movements in either marine or fresh waters, as the project Is not located In marine or fresh water setting. Also, the entire City Is located In Flood Zone D, which has no mandatory flood Insurance purchase requirements. As such, there are no floodplain regulations. 9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project: a) Physically divide an established community? b) Conflict with any applicable land use plan, policy, or regulation of an agency with jurisdiction over the project (including, but not limited to the general plan, specific plan, local coastal program, or zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoIding or mitigating an environmental effect? Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan? o o o o o o o o o 12I (g! 181 CEQA Checklist 10 e . '0 File No.: CUP 04-012 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Slgnirlcant Impact The proposal Is consistent with the Commercial land use designation of the General Plan and with the c-2 zone, and will be required to cotlJply with the regulations of any other jurisdictional agency with applicable environmental regulations. As such, staff there will be no Impact to the land use since the underlying zone and land use will remain the same. 10. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project: a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that 0 0 0 12I 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 0 0 0 12I resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan or other land use plan? Due to the nature of the proposed project. the project will not substantially increase the demand of the existing energy sources or require new sources of energy or Impact natural resources since the structure has been on the subject site since 1980. and.the proposed use will be compatible with the surrounding uses In that there Is another learning center located at 821 S. First Avenue. Also. the project will comply to the energy and water conservation requirements contained In the Uniform Building Code. As such. the project would not result In the use of water and energy In a wasteful manner. resulting In no significant Impact to energy and minerai resources. 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? o o o 12I b) Exposure of persons to or generation of excessive groundbome vibration or groundbome noise levels? o o 12I o c) A substantlal permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the 0 0 f8I 0 project vicinity above levels existing without the project? d) A substantial temporary or periodic Increase in ambient noise 0 0 181 0 levels in the project vicinity above levels existing without the project? e) o o I25J o For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, wlthin two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the pr~ject.area to excessive noise levels? For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the o o 12I CEQA Checklist 11 o File No.: CUP 04-012 e Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation Less Than Significant Impact No Impact project expose people residing or working In the project area to excessive noise levels? The proposed project is subject to Planning Commission's review and the Commission may impose conditions to ensure that the noise Impacts are minimized to the abutting tenants. Conditions, may include, but not limited to: 1) restricting the hours of operation; ancJ/or 2) restricting the number of students in each cless. As mitigated, there will be no significant impact to the noise as a result of this project. 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 infnastructure)? o o o 181 b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating the construction of replacement' housing elsewhere? o o o f8I . c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere? o o o 181 The proposed project will have no significant Impact to population and will not cause substantial Impacts to the local population projections, Induce .substantial growth, or displace existing house since the structure has been on the sUbject lot since 1980 and consists of commercial uses only. Furthermore, there will be no permanent housing proposed with this project. As such, there will be no significant impact to population and housing as a result of this project. 13. PUBLIC SERVICES Would the project: a) Result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered govemmental facilities, need for new or physically 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? 0 0 0 181 Police protection? 0 0 0 181 Schools? 0 0 0 12I Parks? 0 0 0 181 , Other Pllblic facilities? 0 0 0 181 CEQA Checklist 12 e File No.: CUP 04-012 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation No Impact Less Than Significant Impact The subject site currently has an existing commercial building thathas been there since 1950. The proposed use will be tocateel within one of the units and would not result In a new or altered the government services. Therefore, there are no significant Impacts to public services as a result of this project. 14. RECREATION - Would the project: 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? The proposed project will not result in an increase in the demand for recreational facilities since the proposed uses will be located within an existing facility. Therefore, the proposed project will not Increase the demand for housing or regional parks or other recreational facilities. 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? I a) TRANSPORTAT10NrrRAFFIC - Would the project: Cause an increase in traffic which is SUbstantial in relation to the existing traffic load and capacity of the street system (i.e., result in a substantial increase in either the number of vehicle trips. the volume to capacity ratio on roads, or congestion at intersections)? b) Exceed, either individually or cumulatively, a level of service standard established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or highways? c) Result In a change it) air traffic patterns, Including either an increase in traffic levels or a change in location that results in substantial safety risks? o o o 181 o o o ~ o o 12I o o o o f8I o o o 12I d) Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g.. 0 0 0 f8I sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment)? e) Result in inadequate emergency access? 0 0 0 12I In Result in Inadequate parking capacity? 0 0 0 12I CEQA Checklist 13 e g) Conflict with adopted policies. plans or programs supporting alternative transportation (e.g., bus tumouts, bicycle racks)? Potentially Significant Impact o File No.: CUP 04-012 Less Than Significant With Mitigation Incorporation o Less Than Significant Impact o No Impact f8I The proposed use will comply with the minimum parking requirements and adequate on-site circulation. Also, the use will be limited to students are not of high school age, so this further limit additional parking required on-site. The City's Planning Commission is required to review the proposed project and may impose conditions to ensure that the-proposed project will not further impact the on-site traffic circulation and parking. 16. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS - Would the project: . c) , a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable Regional Water Quality Control Board? b) Require or result in the construction of new water or wastewater treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental effects? 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 Seclion 664737 (SB221). e) Resullin a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project determined that it has adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in addition to the provider's existing commitments? f) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to accommodate the project's solid waste disposal needs? g) Comply with federal, state and local statues and regulations related to solid waste? o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o o 12I 181 181 181 181 181 181 CEQA Checklist 14 e Ib , File No.: CUP 04-012 Potentially Significant Impact Less Than Significant With Mitigation Il)cOrporation NO Impact Less Than Significant Impact The City of Arcadia and County Sanitation District of Los Angeles (CSDLAC) provide wastewater service to the project area. The proposed project within the existing commercial building is not anticipated to result in a significant increase In the amount of wastewater generated in the CSDLAC and DPW service area. Therefore, the proposed project is not anticipated to result in a significant adverse impact related to solid waste disposal. 17. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE D D f8I D a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, callse a fish or wildlife popUlation to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? The proposed project will not potentially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major period of California history or prehistory. As such, there are no significant Impacts to this mandatory finding of significance as a result of this project. Does the project have Impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively considerable" means that .the Incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? D 12I D D The proposed project will not have impacts that are Individually limited, but cumulatively considerable since It will be compatible with the surrounding uses. c) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly? D 181 D D The proposed project would not have a significant effect that will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly since no significant adverse effects were identified. CEOA Checklist 15 File No. &1-- IZ ,. , CITY OF ARCADIA 240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE ARCADIA, CA 91007 (626j 574-5400 ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM Date Filed: General Information 1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor: APIC Institut~ nRn. HnnCl 'Knnn F.nn(""~t-i("'m ("'p,n'h:ll'"" Mailinq Address: 710 S. Garfield Ave. Alhambra CA 91801 2. Address of project (Location): 817 S. First Avenue Arcadia CA 91006 Name. address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project: Seonq rok Pok (6261 446-8000 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: None Comnercial 5. Zoning: 6. General Plan Designation: Project Description 7. Proposed use of site (project description): 20 student tutorial center. all under hiqh school aQe. Site Size: buildinq 1.600 Sa ft lot 6.400 Sq Ft Sq. Ft.1 Acre(s) I: Square footage per building: Sinqle 00; lc'linq 1.600 Sa. Ft. 10. Number of floors of construction: One 11. Amount of oft-street parking provided: Six 12. Proposed scheduling of project: 13. Associated projects: None 14. Anticipated incremental development: None . 15. If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or rents, and type of household sizes expected: 16. If commercial, indicate the type, Le. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation: Comlrercial/Residential neiqhborhood. citv oriented. no sales area. operates from ~~9 2-6:.De PM. 17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities: 18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project: tutorial center. two employees twenty students, all. under hiqh school aqe. helD oarent.s teachina math enql~sh ann ctunese H.:anronese). 19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this 'and indicate clearly why the application is required: N/A EnvfronlnfoForm -2- 4/01 _0. Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects? Discuss below all items . checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary). YES NO o 't:fl 21. o P 22. DO ! 23. r-" 24. o 'fl 25. o 'l1l 26. o ly;;;zI) 27. o ~. 28. 10 ~ 29. o ~ 3D, o 41 31. ~~ :: o 1t 34. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground contours. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public lands or roads. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter. Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage patterns, Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more? Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances, flammable or explosives 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.) 35. . Environlntol'orm -3- 4/01 .6. 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 fj(rbl<9'r I ( ~6 -~ ./.?,,/ (S') -- .. Ign ure 4</ For A-t? I (' ~ ;-,P.- e.z; ~ ~ . , EnvironlnfoFonn -4- 4/01 e . . Attachment to Environmental Information Form Applicant: APIC Institute DBA Hong Kong Education Center Question 35 This is an existing office building. There will not be any change to the existing structure. Question 36 There are two tutoring places in the surrounding area and the site is close to 2-4 middle schools and primary school of Arcadia school district. This is residential/commercial zone. Operation of a tutoring class will bring convenience to the parents living around the area. Hong Kong Education Center is the ONLY place in Arcadia teaching Cliinese in Cantonese. Our center brings a unique choice to those parents who speak Cantonese themselves.