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Project Location:
320 & 326 N. First Avenue
APN: 5773-004-024 & 5773-004-023
Contact Information: Project Planner: Fiona Graham, Planning Services Manager fgraham@ArcadiaCA.gov (626) 574-5442
City of Arcadia Planning Services 240 W. Huntington Drive P.O. Box 60021 Arcadia, CA 91066
Notice of Pending Decision—MUP 24-05, ADR 24-04,
LLA 24-01, & Major AM 24-07
NOTICE OF PENDING DECISION IS HEREBY GIVEN that the owner of the subject property is
requesting approval for an expansion of an existing auto repair business. You have the opportunity to
comment on the project prior to the City making a decision on the project described below:
A. Categorical Exemption from CEQA Pursuant to Section 15303(c) of the CEQA
Guidelines pertaining to development of new structures in urban areas not exceed
10,000 square feet in floor area; and
B. Minor Use Permit No. MUP 24-05, Commercial Architectural Design Review No.
ADR 24-04, Lot Line Adjustment No. LLA 24-01, and Major Administrative
Modification No. Major AM 24-07.
Project Description: The project is for an expansion of the existing auto repair body shop (dba:
Arcadia Body Shop) located at 326 N. First Avenue. The existing office and industrial building at 320 N.
First Avenue will be demolished and a new, two-story office building and a 3-bay auto repair building will
be built. The existing auto repair building at 326 N. First Avenue, will undergo minor exterior changes
including the closure of one vehicle repair bay, and the removal of one exterior door. A lot line adjustment
is required to combine 320 and 326 N. First Avenue lots to facilitate the development. The proposed new
office building will have a front yard setback of 5 feet, whereas a setback of 10 feet is required and the
new auto repair building will have a 0 foot setback to the alley whereas a 5 foot setback is required.
Furthermore, the parking lot will include tandem parking and other design features to facilitate the
operation of the auto repair business. The hours of operation will remain unchanged, being Monday to
Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Comment Period: October 24, 2024 to November 7, 2024 by 5:30 PM
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