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RESOLUTION NO. 1706
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARCADIA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT NO. 2004-004 FOR A VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
WITH 80 STUDENTS IN TWO EXISTING INDUSTRIAL
BUILDINGS WITH A COMBINED FLOOR AREA OF 14,109
SO.FT. AT 5417 PECK ROAD.
WHEREAS, on April 12, 2004, a conditional use permit application
was filed by C2G, Architect, for a vocational school with 80 students
(Development Services Department Case No. CUP 2004-004) at property
commonly known as 5417 Peck Road; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on May 11, 2004, at which time all
interested persons were given full opportunity to be heard and to present
evidence.
NOW THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARCADIA RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That the factual data 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 beceuse the initial study did not disclose
any substantial adverse effects to the area affected by the proposed project.
2. That the use applied for at the location indicated is a proper one for
which a Conditional Use Permit is authorized.
3. That the site for the proposed use is adequate in size and shape to
accommodate said use. All yards, spaces, walls, fences, loading, landscaping
and other features including the shared parking with the neighboring business,
are adequate to adjust said use with the land and uses in the neighborhood. The
proposed project complies with all related zoning requirements as set forth in the
Arcadia Municipal Code.
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4. That the site abuts streets and highways adequate in width and
pavement type to carry the kind of traffic generated by the proposed use.
5. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not adversely
affect the comprehensive General Plan because the land use and current zoning
are consistent with the General Plan.
6. That the use applied for will not have a substantial adverse impact on
the environment, and that based upon the record as a whole there is no
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 2004-004, for a vocational school with
ao students at 5417 Peck Road, upon the following conditions:
1. The maximum number of students, at anyone time, shall not exceed
eighty (80).
2. The parking lot shaff be restriped and landscaped per the Arcadia
Municipal Code, subject to the approval of the Development Services
Department.
3. The use approved by CUP 2004-004 is limited to the vocational school
and office. The school and office shall be operated and maintained in a manner
that is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP
2004-004.
4. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted for all
new signs on the premises.
5. Any exterior alteration to the building requires the filing and approval
of a design review application.
6. All conditions of approval shall be complied with prior to opening the
school and office. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of
approval for CUP 2004-004 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or
revocation of any approvals, which could result in the closing of the school and
office.
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7. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection,
occupancy, and safety shall be complied vfflh to the satisfaction of Building
Services and the Fire Department.
8. Approval of CUP 2004-004 shall not take effect until the property
owner(s), <!nd applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available
from the Development Services Department to indicate awareness and
acceptance of these conditions of approval.
9. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold 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.
SECTION 4. The decision, findings and conditions contained in this
Resolution reflect the Commission's action of May 11, 2004, by the following
votes:
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AYES:
NOES:
Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson, Baderian
None
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SECTIQN 5. The Secretary shall certify to the adoption of this
Resolution and shall cause a copy to be forwarded to the City Council of the City
of Arcadia.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the forgoing Resolution was adopted at a
regular meeting of the Planning Commission held on the 8th day of June, 2004,
by the following votes:
AYES: Commissioners Hsu, Lucas, Wen, Olson, Baderian
NOES: None
Qcu-c-'B~J.(.J
Chairman, Planning Commission
City of Arcadia
ommission
APPROVED AS TO F"RM:
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Stephen P. Deitsch, City Attorney
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STAFF REPORT
Development Services Department
May 11, 2004
TO: Arcadia City Planning Commission.
FROM: Donna L. Butler, Community DevelopmentAdministrator
By: Thomas P. Li, Assistant Planner
SUBJECT: Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2004-004 for a vocational
school with 80 students at 5317 Peck. Road.
SUMMARY
This Conditional Use Permit was submitted by Michael Chait, architect on behalf of the
Cement Masons Southem California Trust Fund, for a vocational school with 80
students in two existing industrial buildings with a combined floor area of 14,109 sq.ft.at
5317 Peck Road. The Development Services Department is recommending approval
of this application subject to the conditions in this staff report.
GENERAL INFORMATION
APPLICANT: Michael Chait (Architect)
LOCATION: 5317 Peck Road
REQUEST: A Conditional Use Permit for a vocational school with 80 students in
two existing industrial buildings with a combined floor area of 14,109
sq.ft., at the subject location
LOT AREA: 72,000 sq.ft. (1.65 acre)
FRONTAGE: 240 feet along Peck Road
EXISTING LAND USE & ZONING:
The subject property is improved with two industrial buildings with a
combined floor area of 14,109 sq.ft., and is zoned M-1.
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SURROUNDING LAND USES & ZONING:
North: Industrial Use; zone M-1
South: Vacant Land; zone M-1
East: Industrial Use; City of EI Monte
West: Water Conservation Park; unzoned
GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION:
Industrial
BACKGROUND
The subject property was previously occupied by Terminix Intemational Company since
1983, and has been vacant since the company relocated in 2002.
Cement Masons Southern Califomia Trust Funds currently have several campuses
throughout Southem California to provide training for cement and masonry work. The
capacity of the proposed school at the subject location would be very similar to their
other operations. An attendance survey of their Whittier school site shows an average
attendance of 57 students per session.
PROPOSAL AND ANALYSIS
The applicant is requesting a Conditional Use Permit for a vocational school with 80
students and an administrative office, which will utilize the existing buildings on the site,
as shown on the submitted site plan. They plan to utilize the front building, a two-story
building with 6,584 sq.ft. of floor area, as an administrative office area. The rear
building, a single-story building with 7,525 sq.ft., will be used for instructional purposes.
As mentioned above, there is an average attendance of 57 students at the facility in
Whittier, CA. The applicant anticipates a similar attendance for the subject site but is
applying for 80 students to allow for a potential increase in attendance. Classes will be
offered on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and additional classes with reduced
enrollment may be offered on weekdays during the aftemoon and early evening hours.
This program would be open to qualified persons who wish to obtain skills in the
building trades. The training program would also offer continuing training opportunities
for apprenticeship advancement. There will be up to 8 instructors.
The administrative offices include management, accounting, and clerical activities.
There will be approximately 18-20 employees. The office hours will be Monday through
Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
A vocational school is a permitted use in the,M-1 zone with an approved conditional use
permit.
CUP 2004-004
May 11, 2004
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Parkina
The applicant is proposing to restripe the existing parking lot to provide 86 on site
parking spaces. Based on the current code requirements, a vocational school with
7,525 sq.ft. of instructional area requires 215 parking spaces, Le., one space for every
35 sq.ft. of instructional area. This would result in an overall parking deficiency of 129
spaces. However, under the proposed changes to the parking regulations, trade
schools are required to provide 1 space for every 3 students and 1 space for every
employee. Based on these calculations, the proposed use would require 27 spaces for
students and 28 spaces for employees (20 office employees plus 8 instructors), for a
total of 55 spaces. Therefore, the proposed parking would have an excess of 31
parking spaces under the proposed new code.
In staffs opinion, the proposed on-site parking should be adequate provided that the
maximum number of students does not exceed 80 and that the school encourages ride-
sharing.
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 any 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 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 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:
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1. That the granting of such Conditional Use Permit will not be detrimental to the
public health or welfare or injurious to the property or improvements in such zone
or vicinity,
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 2004-004, subject to the following conditions:
1. The maximum number of students, at anyone time, shall not exceed eighty (80).
2. The parking lot shall be restriped and landscaped per the Arcadia Municipal
Code, subject to the approval of the Development Services Department.
3. The use approved by CUP 2004-004 is limited to the vocational school and
office. The school and office shall be operated and maintained in a manner that
is consistent with the proposal and plans submitted and approved for CUP 2004-
004.
4. A separate sign design review application shall be submitted for all new signs on
the premises.
5. Any exterior alteration to the building requires the filing and approval of a design
review application.
6. All conditions of approval shall' be complied with prior to opening the school and
office. Noncompliance with the plans, provisions and conditions of approval for
CUP 2004-004 shall be grounds for immediate suspension or revocation of any
approvals, which could result in the closing of the school and office.
7. All City code requirements regarding accessibility, fire protection, occupancy,
and safety shall be complied with to the satisfaction of Building Services and the
Fire Department.
8. Approval of CUP 2004-004 shall not take effect until the property owner(s), and
applicants have executed and filed the Acceptance Form available from the
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Development Services Department to indicate awareness and acceptance of
these conditions of approval.
9. 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.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
Approval
The Planning Commission should move to approve Conditional Use Permit
Application No. CUP 2004..Q04, and direct staff to prepare a resolution to approve
CUP 2004..Q04 for a vocational school and office at 5417 Peck Road.
Denial
If the Planning Commission intends to deny this Conditional Use Permit application, the
Commission should state the specific reasons for denial and direct staff to prepare the
appropriate resolution incorporating the 'Commission's decision and specific findings.
If any Planning Commissioner, or other interested party has any questions or comments
regarding this matter prior to the May 11th public hearing, please contact Thomas Li at
(626) 5~4-~i7.
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Community Development Administrator
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Attachments: Floor and Site plans, Vicinity .Map, Aerial Photograph with Zoning
Information, Photos, Environmental Documents, Conditions of approval
by various city departments
CUP 2004-004
May 11, 2004
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File No.: CUP 2004-004
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 W. HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
NEGATIVE DECLARATION
A. Name, if any, and a brief description of the project:
Conditional Use Permit Application No. CUP 2004-004 .for a vocational school with 80 students in two
existing industrial buildings with a combined floor area of 14,109 sq. ft.
B. Location of Project:
5317 Peck Road
In the City of Arcadia, County of Los Angeles
c. Name'of Applicant, Sponsor or Person Undertaking Project:
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Other (Private)
(1) Name
(2) Address
Michael Chait - C2G Architects
14931 Califa St.. Van Nuvs. CA91411
The Planning Commission 0 City Council 0, having reviewed the Initial Study of this proposed project
and having reviewed the written comments received prior to the public meeting of the Planning
Commission/CIty Council, Including the recommendaiton of the City's staff, does hereby find and declare
that the proposed project will not have a slginificanteffect on the environment. A brief statement of the
reasons supporting the Planning Commlssion's/Clty Council's findings are as follows:
The City Council 0 Planning Commission 0, hereby finds that the Negative Declaration reflects its
independent judgement. .A copy of the Initial Study may be obtained at:
Community Development Division
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntlngton'Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 514-5423
The location and custodian of the documents and any other material which constiture the record of
proceedings upon which the City based its decision to adopt this Negative Declartion are as follows:
Community Development Division
City of Arcadia
240 W. Huntington Dr.
Arcadia, CA 91007
(626) 514-5423
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Staff
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CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCAlDIA. CA 91007
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM
1. Project Title:
Conditional Use Permit No. CUP 2004-004
2. Project Address (Location)
5417 Peck Road
3. Project Sponsor's Name, Address & Telephone Number:
C2G
14931 Califa Street,
Van Nuys, CA 91411
(818) 781-1390
. 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:
Donna Butler, Community Development Administrator (626) 574-5442
6. General Plan Designation: Industrial
7. Zoning Classification: M-1
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 vocational school with 80 students in two existing
commercial/industrial buildings with a total floor area of 14, 109 sq.ft.
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9. Surrounding Land Uses and Setting:
surroundings.)
(Briefly describe the project's
North:
South:
East:
West:
Industrial Use; zone M-1
Vacant Land; zone M-1
Industrial Use; City of EI Monte
Water Conservation Park; unzoned
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 tbe public right-of-way. The tenant
improvements for the coffee shop will also be reviewed by the Los Angeles
County Health Department for compliance with local health codes.
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this
project, involving at least one impact that is a .Potentially Significant Impact" as
indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
[ ] Aesthetics
[ ] Biological Resources
[ ] Geology/Soils
[ ] Hydrology/Water Quality
[ ] Mineral Resources
[ ] PopUlation & Housing
[ ] Recreation
[ ] Utilities and Service Systems
[ ] Mandatory Findings of Significance
[ ] Air Quality
[ ] Cultural Resources
[ ] Hazards & Hazardous Materials
[ ] Land Use & Planning
[ ] Noise
[ ] Public Services
[ ] Transportation / Circulation
DETERMINATION (To be completed by the Lead Agency)
On the basis of this initial evaluation:
[X] I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the
environment, and a NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared.
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[] I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect oil 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.
[1 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.
[1 I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the
environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all
potentially significant effects have been analyzed adequately in an earlier
Environmental Impact Report pursuant to applicable standards and have been
avoided or mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation
measures that are imposed upon the proposed project.
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Signature
ADri115.2004
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
infOrmation sources show that the Impact simply does not apply to projects such as the one
involved (e.g., the project is not within a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should
be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards
(e.g., the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-
specific screening analysis).
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2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-
site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction related
as well as operational impacts.
3. .Potentially Significant Impact" is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effect
is significant. If there are one or more, .Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the
determination is made. an Environmental Impact Report is required.
4. .Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of
mitigation measures has reduced an effect from .Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less
Than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and
briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation
measures from Section 17 .Earlier Analyses" may be cross-referenced).
5. Earlier analyses may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program Environmental
Impact Report, or other CEQA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an
earlier EIR or Negative Declaration {Section 15063(c)(3)(D)}. Earlier analyses are
discussed in Section 17 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 identify:
a) The significance criteria or threshold, if any, used to evaluate each question; and
b) The mitigation measure Identified, if any, to reduce the impact to less than significant.
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Potentially Significant Less Than
Significant With 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 IZI
b) Substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited 0 0 0 IZI
to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state
scenic highway?
c) Substantlelly degrade the existing visual character or quality of
the site and Its surroundings?
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d) Create a new source of substantial light or glare which would
adversely affect day or nighttime views in the area?
o
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The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed erea and will not have
any of the above impacts.
1& AGRICULTURE RESOURCES - In determining whether impacts
to agriculture resources are Significant environmental effects, lead
agencies may refer to the Califomia Agricultural Land Evaluation
and Site Assessment Model (1997) prepared by the 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 Importance (Farmland) to non-agricultural use? (The
Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program in the Califomia
Resources Agency to non-agricultural use?
o
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b) Conflict with exisllng zoning for agricultural use, or a Williamson
Act contract?
o
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c) Involve other chenges in the existing environment which, due to
their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to
non-agricultural use?
o
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The proposed vocational school will be.in an existing office building in e fully developed area and will not have
any of the above impacts.
3.
AIR QUALITY - Where available, the signiflcance criteria
established by the applicable air quality management or air
pollution control district may be relied upon to make the following
determinations. Would the project:
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a) Conflict with or obstrUct implementation of the applicable air
quality plan?
b) Violate any air quality standard or contribute substantially to an
existing or projected air quality violation?
c) Result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria
pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an
applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard (including
releasing emissions which exceed quantitative thresholds for
ozone precursors)?
e) Expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant
concentrations?
f) Create objectionable odors affecting a substantial number of
people?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
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Less Than
Slgnfficanl
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant No
Impact Impact
o
o
o
o
o
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The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed area. Because the
proposed use is SUbject to applicable air quality regulations as administered by the South Coast Air Quality
Management District, it will not have any of the above impacts.
4.
BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Have a substantial adverse impact, either directly or through
habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local or regionel plans,
policies, or' regulations, or by the Califomia Department of Fish
and Game or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b) Have a substantial adverse Impact on any riparian habitat qr 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 fegerally 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?
d)
Interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or
migratory fish or wildlife species or with established resident or
migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of wi.ldlife nursery
sites?
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Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
Less Than
Significant
Impact
NO
Impact
e) Conflict with any local policies or ordlnences 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 vocational school will be in an existing office building In a fully developed area and will not have
any of the above impacts.
5. CULTURAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
a) Cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a 0 0 0 IZI
historical resource as deflned in Ii 15064.57
b) Cause a substantial adverse change in the signiflcance of' an 0 0 0 IZI
. archaeological resource pursuant to Ii 15064.57
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 vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed area and will not have
any of the above impacts.
6. GEOLOGY AND SOILS - Would the project:
a) ~ose people or structures to potential substantial edverse 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 aree 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
e Iii) Seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? 0 0 0 IZI
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b) Result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil?
c) Be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would
become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result
In on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction or collapse?
d) Be located on expansive soil as deflned in Table 18-1-8 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 altemative waste water disposal systems where sewers
are not available for the disposal of waste ,waler?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
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Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
No
Impact
IZI
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The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building In a fully developed area. The subject
location has not been determined to be especially susceptible to any oftha 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, grading or filling. No unique geologic features have been identified at the site. The project is
connectad to the local sewer system. The project will not have any of the above impacts.
7. VII. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - Would the
project:
a) Create a significant hazard to the pUblic or the environment
through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials?
b) Create a significant hazard to the pUblic or the environment
through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions
involving the release of hazardous materials Into the
environment?
c) emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely
hazardous materials, substances, or waste within one-quarter
mile of an existing or proposed school?
d) Be located on a site which is Included on a. list of hazardous
materials sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to
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e) For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where
such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety
hazard for people residing or working in the project area?
f) For a project within the vicinity of a private airstrip, would the
project result in a safety hazard for people residing or working in
the project area?
g) Impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
h)
Expose people or structures to a siglficanl risk of loss, injury or
death Involving wildland fires, including where wildlands are
adjacent to urbanized areas or where residences are Intennixed
with wildlands?
Potentially
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
No
Impact
IZI
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The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed area and will not have
any of the above impacts.
8. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY - Would the project:
El) Substantially deplete groundwater supplies or interfere
substantially with groundwater recharge such that there would be
a net deficit in aquifer volume or a lowering of the local
groundwater table level (I.e" the production rate of pre-existing
nearby wells would drop to a level which would not support
existing land uses or planned uses for which permits have been
granted)?
b) Substantially alter the existing drainage pattem of the site or area,
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 pattem of the site or area,
including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river,
or substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site?
d) Create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity
of existing or planned stonn water drainage systems or provide
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e) Otherwise substantially degrade water quality
f) Violate any other water quality standards or waste discharge
reqUirements?
g) Place housing within a 1 OO-year flood hazard area, as mapped on
a federal Flood Hazard Boundary or Flood Insurance Rate Map or
other flood hazard delineation map?
h) Place within a 100-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 would violate any water quality standards or waste dischrage
requirements, Including the terms of the CIty's municipal separate
stromweter 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 permii?
m Allow polluted stormwater runoff from delivery areas or loading
) docks or other areas where materials are stored, vehicles or
equipment are fueled or maintained, waste is handled, or
hazardous materials are handled or delivered, or other outdoor
work areas, to impair other waters?
n) Potential for discharge of stormwater to cause significant harm on
the biological integrity of the waterways and water bodies
including municipal and comestic supply, water contact or non-
contact recreation and groundwater recharge?
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Slgnfficant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
l.ncorporatlon
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
No
Impact
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Significant
Impact
Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
No
Impact
Less Than
Significant
Impact
0) Dischrage stormwater sothat significant harm Is caused to the
biological integrity of waterways or water bodies?
o
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o
o
p) Ssignificantly alter the flow velocity or volume of storm, water
runoff that can use environmenta.l harm?
o
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o
o
q) Significantly increase erosion, either on or off-stie?
o
IZI
o
o
The proposed vocational school will ba in an existing oflice building in a fully developed area. The proposed
use will be /Subject to an Industrial Wastewater Discharge Permit so as not to violate Regional Water Quality
Control Board water quality standards or waste discharge requirements. The proposal will not aner absorption
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 0; the above impacts.
9. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the project:
a)
o
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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, speciflc plan. local coastal program, or
zoning ordinance) adopted for the purpose of avoiding or
mitigating an environmental effect?
o
IZI
o
o
c) Conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural
community conservation plan?
o
IZI
o
o
The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed area and will not have
any of the above impacts.
10. MINERAL RESOURCES - Would the project:
o
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a) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that
would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b) Result in the loss of availability of a locallycimportant mineral
resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, speciflc
plan or other land use plan?
The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed area and will not have
any of the above 'impacts.
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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 generatiofl of excessive groundborlle
vibration or groundbome 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?
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 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
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigetion
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
o
No
Impact
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The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office bUilding in a fully developed area and will not have
any of the above Impacts.
12. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the project:
a) Induce'substantial population growth in an area, either directly (for
example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or Indirectly
(for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
b) Displace substantial numbers of existing housing, necessitating
the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
c) Displace substantial numbers of people, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
o
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The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed area and will not have
any of the above impacts.
13. PUBLIC SERVICES - Would the project:
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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 signiflcant 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
Slgnlflcant
Impact.
o
o
o
o
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Less Than
Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Slgnlficanl
Impact
o
o
o
o
o
No
Impact
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The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office 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 perks or
other recreational facilities such that substantial physical
deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
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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 vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully"deve/oped area and will not have
any of the above impacts.
15. TRANSPORTATIONrrRAFFIC - Would the project:
a) Cause en 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 servica
standard established by the county congestion management
agency for designated roads or highways?
e
c) Result in a change in air traffic pattems, including either an
increase In traffic levels or a change in location that results In
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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
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Significant
With
Mitigation
Incorporation
o
o
o
o
Less Than
Significant
Impact
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o
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Impact
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g) Conflict with adopted policies, plans or programs supporting
altemativetransportation (e.g., bus tumouts, bicycle racks)?
The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed area and will not have
any of the above impacts. Although thera is a parking deficiency aCCOrding to code requirements, the parking
area will remain underutilized because the proposed use is not intense.
_ UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the project:
a) Exceed wastewater treatment requirements of the applicable
Regional Water Quality Control Board?
b) Require or result In the construction of new water or wastewater
treatment facilities or expansion of existing facilities, the
construction of which could cause signiflcant environmental
effects?
c) Require or result in'the construction of new storm water drainage
tacllltles 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, etseq.
(SB 610), and the requirements of Government Code Section
664737 (SI:3221).
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Result In a determination by the wastewater treatment provider
which serves or may serve the project determined thet it has
adequate capacity to serve the project's projected demand in
addition to the provider's existing commitments?
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I) Be served by a landfill with sufficient permitted capacity to 0 0 0 IZI
accommodate the projecfs solid waste disposal needs?
g) Comply with federal, state and local statues and regulations 0 0 0 IZI
related to solid waste?
The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed araa and will not have
eny 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 flsh 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 periods of Califomia history or prehistory?
-- Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but 0 0 0 IZI
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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 will cause 0 0 0 IZI
substantial adverse effects on human beings. either direclly or
indirectly?
The proposed vocational school will be in an existing office building in a fully developed area and will not heve
any of the above impacts.
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FileNo.
CITY OF ARCADIA
240 WEST HUNTINGTON DRIVE
ARCADIA, CA 91007
(626) 574-5400
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION FORM
Date Filed:
General Information
1. Name and address of developer or project sponsor:
Cement Masons Southern California Trust Funds
1333 S. Mayflower, Suite 350
Monrovia, CA 91016
2. Address of project (Location):
5435 Peck Rd., Arcadia, CA 91006
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Name, address and telephone number of person to be contacted concerning this project:
C2G
Attn: Michael Chait
14931 A Califa st.
Van NUys, CA 91411
(818) 781-1390 x17
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:
Conditional Use Permit
5. Zoning:
6. General Plan Designation:
M-l
fr2.iect Description
7. Proposed use of site (project description):
See Exhibit "A"
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Site Size: 72.000
Sq. Ft./ 1 _ 65
Acre(s)
Square footage per building: Existing
Building 1: 6,584 SF Building 2: 7,525 SF
10. Number of floors of construction: Existing
Building 1: 2 floors
Building 2: 1 floor
11. Amount of off-street parking provided:
84 stalls
12. Proposed scheduling of project:
See Exhibit "A"
13. Associated projects:
None
14. Anticipated incremental development:
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15.
None
If residential, include the number of units, schedule of unit sizes, range of sale prices or
rents, and type of household sizes expected:
N/A
16. If commercial, indicate the type, Le. neighborhood, city or regionally oriented, square
footage of sales area, and loading facilities, hours of operation:
N/A
17. If industrial, indicate type, estimated employment per shift, and loading facilities:
N/A
18. If institutional, indicate the major function, estimated employment per shift, estimated
occupancy, loading facilities, and community benefits to be derived from the project:
See Exhibit "A"
19. If the project involves a variance, conditional use permit or zoning application, state this
and indicate clearly why the application is required;
e See Exhibit "A"
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~o, Are the following items applicable to the project or its effects?
W checked yes (attach additional sheets as necessary),
YES NO
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Discuss below all items
l:J I:iI 21. Change in existing features of any hills, or substantial alteration of ground
contours.
l:J I!I 22. Change in scenic views or vistas from existing residential areas or public
lands or roads,
Cl I:iI 23. Change in pattern, scale or character of general area of project.
Cl (iJ 24. Significant amounts of solid waste or litter.
l:J I:iI 25, Change in dust, ash, smoke, fumes or odors in vicinity.
CJ !iJ 26. Change in ground water quality or quantity, or alteration of existing drainage
patterns.
CJ iii 27. Substantial change in existing noise or vibration levels in the vicinity,
CJ Ii) 28. Is site on filled land or on any slopes of 10 percent or more?
eCJ Ii) 29. Use or disposal of potentially hazardous materials, such as toxic substances,
flammable or explosives
CJ ~ 30, Substantial change in demand for municipal services (police, fire, water,
sewage, etc.)
Cl ~ 31. Substantial increase in fossil fuel consumption (electricity, oil, natural gas,
etc.)
Cl [I 32. Relationship toa larger project or series of projects
Cl ~ 33. Has a prior environmental impact report been prepared for a program, plan,
policy or ordinance consistent with this project?
Cl ~ 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
35.
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.) See Exhibit "A"
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Describe (on a separate sheet) the surrounding properties, including information on
plants, animals, any cultural, historical or scenic aspects. Indicate the type of land uses
(residential, commercial, etc.), intensity of land use (one-family, apartment houses,
shops, department stores, etc.), and scale of development (height, frontage, set-backs,
rear yards, etc.), Attach photographs of the vicinity. Snapshots or Polaroid photos will
be accepted. See Exhibit. "A" .
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
4/12/04
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Exhibit A
Environmental Information Form
5435 Peck Road
Arcadia, California
7.
The proposed use of the site is commercial and institutional. The Cement Masons
Southern California Trust Funds will occupy the site. The existing 2-story office
building will house administrative offices, and the I-story accessory building will
house a vocational training program for their building trade. The training program
curriculum is attached.
Modifications to existing site improvements will be limited to parking stall striping.
No modifications to the existing structures are proposed.
12. The project sponsor is currently in contract to purchase the property. The sale of the
property is contingent on the approval of the CUP application for the use of the
property by the project sponsor. If the CUP is approved by the City of Arcadia, then
the project sponsor will move to occupy and use the site.
18. The administrative offices include management, accounting and clerical activities; with
approximately 18-20 employees. The offices will be open 5 days per week, Monday
through Friday, during nonnal working hours, approximately 8:00 am to 5:00pm.
The training program includes office and classroom areas for training administration
and vocational education; with approximately 10 employees; including instructors.
The training program will occur each Saturday of each month, from 8:00am through
4:00pm, and accommodate between lOO-ISO students. The curriculum for the training
program is attached as Exhibit B.
The training program is open to qualified persons wishing to gain valuable and
necessary skills in the building trades. The training program also offers continuing
training opportunities for apprenticeship advancement.
19. According to the City of Arcadia Planning Department staff, the proposed use of the
site for administrative offices and vocational training requires a Conditional Use
Permit. We suggest that the proposed useis consistent with the intent of the zone
(M-l).
35. The site is fully improved with two free standing buildings, asphalt and concrete
paving, perimeter fencing and walls, and landscape and parking areas. The two
buildings include a two-story office building along the Peck Road frontage, and a one-
story accessory structure in the rear area of the site. The site was constructed for, and
previously occupied by a pest exterminating company. See attached photographs.
36. The site is located on,the west side of Peck Road. To the south and west of the site is a
regional park, and to the north and east are warehouse and industrial uses.
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CURRICULUM
1. FIRST PERIOD
A. TEXTBOOK
1. Chapter 1, Concrete
2. Chapter 2, Tools, Equipment, and Safety
3. Chapter 5, Concrete Structures
4, Chapter 7, Concrete Finishing
5. Chapter 1 0, Concrete Construction Estimating
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B, CURRICULUM
1. Orientation
a. The Underlying Fundamentals
b. Rules and Regulations
2. History of Cement Industry
3. Labor & Management Relations
4. Fundamentals of Safety & First Aid
a. Skin Contact with Cement Products
b. "Breathe In" Cement Products
5. Fonning Tools and Hand Tools
o 6, Introduction to Circular Saw Safety
7. Concrete Finishing Fundamentals
8. Concrete Step Fundamentals
.@- 9. Basic Math
10. Basic Measuring
11. Basic Volumes
12, Basic Areas
13. Match Concrete Terms
14. Batter Board Construction and Purpose
15. Understanding "Ratio" Concept
16. Free Enterprise Systems in America
17. Union Heritage in America
C. CERTll'1CATION
1. Confined Space
D. COMPETENCY TEST
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A. TEXTBOOK
1. Chapter 9, Concrete Quality, Testing, and Repair
B. CURRICULUM
1. Concrete Ingredients Fundamental
2. Designing Concrete Mixes Fundamentals
3. Admixtures Fundamentals
4. Specifications & Testing Fundamentals
,(> 5. Concrete Patching & Related Processes
~ 6. GrindinglRubbing & Sacking Skills
7. Fundamentals of Epoxy Injection and Materials
8. Swface Defects
a. Prevention
b. Remedies
9. Skin Contact and "Breathe In" Cement Products Review
C. CERTIFICATION
1. Confined Space
D. COMPETENCY TEST
ill, THIRD PERIOD
A. TEXTBOOK
1. Chapter 10, Concrete Construction Estimating
B, CURRICULUM
1, Mathematics
2. Measuring
3. Estimating
C. CERTIFICATION
D. COMPETENCY TEST
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A. TEXTBOOK
I. Chapter 10, Concrete Construction Estimating
B. CURRICULUM
I. Blueprint Fundamentals
a. Reading
b. Interpreting
2. Architect's Scale
3, Estimating
4. First Aid Class (Outside First Aid Instructor)
C. CERTIFICATION
D. COMPETENCY TEST
V. FIFTH PERIOD
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A. TEXTBOOK
1. Chapter 2, Tools, Equipment, and Safety
2. Chapter 7, Concrete Finishing
3. Chapter 8, Tool and Equipment Maintenance
B, CURRICULUM
o I. Advanced Epoxy Injection and Materials
o 2. Sandblasting Skills
C3. Builder'sLevel
o 4. Laser Beam
o 5. Leveling Rod
06. Cut Sheet
() 7. Small Engines
o a. Operation
b. Servicing
08, Introduction to Trowel Machine
C. CERTIFICATION
D. COMPETENCY TEST
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A. TEXTBOOK
-<ID 1. Chapter 4, Flatwork
~ 2, Chapter 5, Concrete Structures
3. Chapter 7, Concrete Finishing
B. CURRICULUM
(j 1. Edge Form on Grade
Q2. On-Grade Curb and Gutter Form Work
03. Screeds and Bulkheads
C)4. Introduction to Wall Construction
'05. Introduction to Placing and Leveling Concrete
(Ji, Sidewalk and Patio Construction
O. Introduction to Stencil Stamp Finishes
(:)8. Special Projects
C. CERTIFICATION
D. COMPETENCY TEST
vn. SEVENTH PERIOD
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A. TEXTBOOK
I, Chapter 4, Flatwork
2. Chapter 5, Concrete Structures
3. Chapter 7, Concrete Finishing
B. CURRICULUM
o 1. Finishing Concrete Floors
o 2, Finishing Concrete Roofs
03. Finishing Concrete Steps
64. Advanced Wall Construction
J 5. Advanced Stamp Work Installation
6. Special Projects
C, CERTIFICATION
D. COMPETENCY TEST
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VITI. EIGHTH PERIOD
A. 1EXTBOOK
I. Chapter 4, Flatwork
2. Chapter 5, Concrete Structures
3. Chapter 7, Concrete Finishing
4. Chapter 9, Concrete Quality, Testing, and Repair'
B. CURRICULUM
01. Finishing Concrete
Oa. Drives
Ob. Approaches
:,) c. Curbs
Vd, Curb and Gutter
Q e, Pavements
'0 f. Concrete Bases
g.Tilt-up Panels
h. Pre-cast and Lift Slab Skills
o i. Joints in Concrete
OJ. Curing
,Q'k. Protection
U 1. Special Projects
C. CERTIFICATION
D. COMPETENCY 1EST
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4/14/2004
l\JEMOAANDUM:
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
o PW-Streets, Dave T.
o PW-Water, Tom H.
o PW-NPDES/SUSMP, John H.
To:
o Bldg, Serv" Greo
o Econ, Oev" PetelBrlan
DDS-Engineering, Phil
o Fire Prev., JlIIlMark
o Police, Rick
,IZI PW-Sewer, Lubo
From:
Planning Services, Thomas LI
Subject: Application No.: CUP 04-004
Location: 5435 Peck Road
In an existinG commercial/industrial buildino,
Project Description: A orooosed offICe w/18-20 students and a vocational school w/100-150 students
Please review the attached proposal and provide comments andlor conditions of approval for the
following checked items and any other Item(s) with which you may have concerns or special knowledge:
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Dedications & easements
Legal descrlption(s)
Traffic, parking design, circulation, visibility, etc.
Parkway wldth(s)
Location and design of driveway(s) and apron(s)
Street lights, sidewalks, curb & gutter, etc.
Electrical undergrounding
Tentative ParcelfTract Map contents
Final Map contents
Encroachment into a special setback on:
IZI Is the subject address served by a sewer i1ne
that is tributary to a deficient City trunk line?
o Street trees & plants
Notes:
o Grading, drainage and erosion control
o NPOES/SUSMP
o Water services, meters & backflow devices
o Fire hydrants, sprinklers, connections, etc.
o Fire safety, alarms, access, exiting, etc,
o Occupancy limits
o Accessibility (ADAlTitle 24)
o Compliance with Building Codes
o Crime Prevention & Public Security
o Architectural design
o Landscaping design
o Consistency with Redevelopment Plan
o Other:
A Consultation Meeting Is scheduled for N/A
Please provide your written response by 4/29/04
Your attendance Is requested 0 Yes I 0 No
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE.
Response: vo ~/U~t; r/?'/C ~~?
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Date: 't~ 'Z/?_O&(
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ME:M_Q~IlM;
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT
o PW-Streets, Dave T.
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o PW-NPOES/SUSMP, John H,
To:
o Bldg, Serv., Greo
o Econ, Dev., Pete/Brian
o OS-Engineering, Phil
o Fire Prev., JiIIlMark
o Police, Rick
o PW-Sewer, Lubo
From:
Planning Services, Thomas Li
Subject: Application No.: CUP 04-004
Location: 5435 Peck Road tJU.L D4,...."o... ~ p~~ ""('~<;c;. AlIi. '34t1
Project Description: A DroDosed office wi 18-20 students and a vocational school w/1 00-150 students
in an existino commerciall industrial bulldino.
Please review the attached proposal and provide comments andlor conditions of approval for the
following checked Items and any other item(s) with which you'may have concerns or special knowledge:
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Dedications & easements
Legal description(s)
Traffic, parking design, circulation, visibility, etc.
Parkway width(s)
Location and deSign of drlveway(s) and apron(s)
Street lights, sidewalks, curb & gutter, etc.
Electrical undergrounding
Tentative ParcelfTract Map contents
Final Map contents
Encroachment into a special setback on:
o Is the subject address served by a sewer Iin.e
that is tributary to a deficient City trunk line?
o Street trees & plants
Notes: ~. Dc:A. ."" "_r
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A Consultation Meeting Is scheduled for NIA
Please provide your written response by 4/29/04
o Grading, drainage and erosion control
o NPDES/SUSMP
IZI Water services, meters & backflow devices
o Fire hydrants, sprinklers, connections, etc,
o Fire safety, alarms, access, exiting, etc,
o OccupancyUmits
o Accessibility (ADA/Title 24)
o Compliance with Building Codes
o Crime Prevention & Public Security
o Architectural design
o Landscaping design
o Consistency with Redevelopment Plan
o Other:
Your attendance is requested 0 Yes I 0 No
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE,
Response: 1(,;01 10.'"... ~,...nN, - .....~, &,1"^""1ll D<<-nic..-nnz.. GJ",c::J.t. JVi,~~
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PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
Arcadia Fire Department-Fire Prevention Bureau
710 South Santa Anita Ave, Arcadia, CA 91006 Ph (626) 57U104
Plan Check # CUP 04-004
Date - 4/19/04
City of
Arcadia
Project Name Cement Masons AdminlTraining
Facility
Project Address 5435 Peck,Rd
Applicant Name C2G
Fire
Department
The following items listed below require correction before Fire Department
Approval can be obtained, All changes shall be made on the original drawing
(vellum). Pen or pencil corrections are not acceptable.
David Lugo A.
Fire Chief
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Provide age range of students and number of hours taught to properly
classify the occupancy.
Indicate type of activities to take place such as welding, flammable liquids
storage, etc.
All fire lanes shall be properly marked.
Provide a knox box with keys for access to restricted areas.
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