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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 7209RESOLUTION NO. 7209 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DENYING THE APPEAL AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (C-282, SAN GABRIEL VALLEY BANK) NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Azusa does resolve as follows: SECTION 1. The City Council of the City of Azusa does hereby find and determine that there was filed with the Planning Commission the application of San Gabriel Valley Bank (Conditional Use Permit Case No. -C-282) requesting a Conditional Use Permit permitting use of a temporary office structure for a period of four years pursuant to Section 15.36.020 of the Azusa Municiapl Code; that a duly noticed public hearing was held on said application by the Planning Commission on October 20, 1982, and that the Planning Commission conditionally approved the permit; that the matter was appealed to the City Council by a motion of the Council on November 15, 1982; that a duly noticed public hearing was held by the City Council on said appeal on December 6, 1982, at which time oral and written evidence was received and considered. SECTION 2. After due notice and public hearing in consideration of all written and oral evidence presented at said public hearing, the City Council finds that: A. The subject property is located at 444 East Foothill Boulevard, Azusa, and is_located in the C-2 zone (restricted commercial). B. The public necessity, convenience, welfare and good zoning practice justify the issuance of the conditional use permit in that the four-year period is a reasonable and necessary amount of time to enable the bank to comply with all federal, state and local laws regarding development and that during such interim period the temporary structure will not adversely affect surrounding properties in the zone. SECTION 3. The appeal of Conditional Use Permit C-282 is denied and Conditional Use Permit C-282 is*w-reby approved subject to the following conditions: A. Approval of the use of the mobile office structure is for office purposes only and shall expire four years from the date of approval of this conditional use permit. B. The existing masonry wall shall be main_ tained at all times. C. All parking and drive area lighting shall be directed away from the adjacent property and shall be shielded in such a manner to prevent spillover onto the adjacent property. I D. All landscaped areas shall be adequately maintained at all times including but not limited to proper irrigation, fertilization, weeding, mowing, pruning and/or replacement as necessary. E. Any and all mechanical equipment in- stalled as a result of this conditional use permit shall be soundproofed in such a manner as not to be discernible beyond the property line. F., Any exterior speaker system provided as part of,the drive=up,window.shall be located and operated in such a manner as to eliminate disturb- ances beyond the property lines. G. All construction shall comply with the plot plan submitted. SECTION 4. The City Council does hereby find and declare that the Conditional Use Permit for the subject property described herein will not have a substantial adverse effect upon the environment and that the Negative Declaration attached hereto as "Exhibit A" has been prepared in accord- ance with the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 (CEQA), as amended, and the State CEQA Guidelines and is hereby approved and adopted by the City Council. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shallcertify to the adoption of this Resolution. 1982. ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 20th day of December , I hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution'was duly adopted by the City of Azusa, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 20 day of December , 1982, by the following vote of the Council: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: DECKER., HART, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE Deputy Cit_ Cler -2- %vunvt i ivonL VJL rLRV111 l.-60 City of Azusa assessment of Enviromental II•® n Initial Study A copy of the Initial Study for Public Works projects will be available to the public in the Azusa Public Works Department. A copy of the initial Study for Planning Department projects will be in the Planning bepartment and the Public Library. Comments from the public on the projects may be made, In writing, to the respective department directors or at the public hearings for the projects. Project Description: Subject property is located at 444 East Foothill Blvd., and zoned C-2. Applicant is requesting the use of a mobile office structure for a period of 3 to 5 years. On 7/8/81, the Planning Commission granted the use of a mobile office at this present site for a period of one year. Applicant has not build the permanent bank structur and feels that it might take the additional time to complete. Therefore, applicant is requesting a conditional use permit to allow this mobile office additional time before the permanent bank structure is built. (Since the old conditional use permit expired, the applicant needed to re -process a completely new conditional use permit instead of requesting the needed additional time.) Answer the following questions by placing a check in the appropriate space: YES NO 1. Could the project significantly change X present uses of the project area? 2. Could the project significantly change present uses of land outside the project X areal 3. Could the project deny the peaceful enjoyment of the adjoining properties? X 4. Could the project affect the use of a recreational area or area of important aesthetic value? X 5. Could the project affect the functioning of an established community? X 6. Could the project result in the dis- placement of community residents? X 7. Will the project contribute over 50 school children to the area? X 8. Are any of the natural or man-made features in the project area unique, that is, not found in other parts of the city, county, state, or nation? X 9. Could the project significantly affect an historical or archaelogical site or its setting? X 10. Could the project significantly affect the potential use, extraction, or conservation of a scarce natural resource? X i1. Does the project area serve as a habitat, food source, nesting place, source of water, etc., for rare or endangered wildlife or fish species? X Q. Could the project significantly affect fish, wildlife, or plant life? (including migration) X 13. Are there any rare or endangered plant species in the project area? X 14. Will the project entail the removal of any mature trees? If so, how many, what species, and general size? X • •1 Y � NO ,16. Could the project serve to encourage development of presently undeveloped areas or intensify development of already developed areas? X 17. Will the project raise the level of vehicular traffic In the area? X 18. Will the project require a variance from established environmental standards (air, noise, water, etc.)? X 19. Could the project breach any published national, state, or local standards relating to solid waste or litter control? X 20. Will the project require certification, authorization or issuance of a permit by any local, state, or federal environmental control agency? X 21. is the project out of harmony with City plans or policies? (General Plan, environmental X goals and policies). 22. Will the project require issuance of a variance, conditional use permit or the granting of a change of zone? X 23. Will the project involve the application, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? X 24. Will the project involve construction of facilities in a flood plain? X 25. Will the project Involve construrtlon of feui;:Z:d5 ill ori .�L :.a 4:{Li'l ilE Cural �: UNe� over 10%? X 26. Could any geologic features (slides, faults, etc.) cause adverse conditions X to result from this project? 27. Could the construction of/or the completed project result 1n the generation of sig- X niflcant amounts of noise or dust? 28. Will the project involve the burning of brush, trees, construction materials, etc.? X 29. Could the project involve the possibility of contaminating a public water supply system or adversely affect ground water? X 30. Could the project result In a detrimental effect on air quality or on ambient noise levels for adjoining areas? X 31. Have alternate plans been considered in light of their Impact on the environment? If so, what aspects of the submitted plan are the result of these considerations? X OD • Statement of No Significant Environmental Effects If you have answered yes to one or more of the above questions, but still think the project will have no significant environmental effects, Indicate your reasons below: 22. A conditional use permit is required by the Azusa Municipal Code whenever the use of a mobile office structure requires a longer period of time than 6 months. In this case, applicant was granted a conditional use permit (C-258) on 7/8/82 for a period of time of one year. That one year has expired and applicant has not completed the permanent structure. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a new conditional use n_r it TO AIMW. P Ttsmnnrary n lrp c ru urp nr a nprinri nt i to S vearS e Ore the nl-tial Study prepared by: 41T1 I TAM fIINNTNfHAM Conclusions Place a check In the appropriate box ( X) It has been determined that the project will not have significant environmental effects for the following reason(s): The existing s1ructure has been in use for one ypar without any advprcp effects. The granting of this CUP wjll not allow a usp of ami grpa r intensity than what is ordinarilly permitted in this zone but will allow the bank dditionz time before the actual permanent bank facility can be built. ( ) It has been determined that the project could have significant environmental effects, An Environmental impact Statement will be submitted on approximate date By. PLANNING DIRECTOR By: DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS